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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Highgate Lodge ( No . 1366 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Gate House Hotel , Highgate , when the popularity of the W . M . elect vvas evinced by a numerous attendance . The members present included Bros . ] . H . Lugg , W . M . j F . Ashton , S . W . ; A . Cook , J . W . ; James
Terry , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Chas . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Wareham , l . D . ; T . Underwood , P . M . ; R . W . Galer , P . M . ; j . Yates , P . M . ; ] . H . Gregory , P . M . ; W . B . Trick , P . M . ; E . H . Ryde , P . M . ; W . Hillier , P . M . j E . Rushton , Org . ; J . Culvervvell , Steward ; F . Cracknell , I . G . ; E . L . Shelton , P . M . ; and A . Garratt , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Kinsley , I . G . 172 S ; J . Carey ,
179 ; I * . Bailey , 1426 ; J . H . Clemens , 1 S 3 ; G . T . Thorburn , 1604 ; E . Schultz , I . P . M . 1 745 ; L . F . Otteley , 353 , Burton Lodge , U . S . A . j H . W . Parker , D . C . 204 S ; J . Godwin , S . D . 1343 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 ; E . C . Hilsley , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes conlirmed , Bro . Alfred Cook vvas presented as W . M . elect and duly
installed by Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . ] . C . Yates , S . W . j E . Wareham , J . W . ; C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec ; ] . Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; F . Cracknell , S . D . ; W . Hillier , J . D . ; R . P . Walkden , I . G . ; J . Culverwell , D . C . ; S . Rushton , Org . ; A . Eves and W . Parish , Stwds . ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The Installing
Master , Bro . Terry , then rendered the usual addresses in his well known excellent style . The newly-installed W . M . proved his knowledge of the ritual and his ability to render it in an impressive manner by initiating Messrs . Bishop and Parker into Freemasonry . The lodge vvas closed , and an admirable banquet vvas followed by the usual toasts .
Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said the toast was a most comprehensive one , comprising brethren from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., down to the humble individual addressing them . In the words of the quotation , " some are born great , some achieve greatness , and some have greatness thrust upon them , " and the truth of this vvas exemplified in
the toast , inasmuch as they had Lord Lathom , the Grand Chamberlain , and other distinguished brethren throughout the length and breadth of the land who presided over provinces to the great satisfaction of the Craft and advantage to those over whom they rule . Personally he thanked them for coupling his name vvith the toast , vvhich the Craft always heartily honoured whenever a Grand Officer vvas
present to respond . He thanked them very heartily and sinrerely , and hoped to be similarly favoured in the future . Bro . J . Lugg , I . P . M ., said he had pleasure in proposing the toast of the evening , " The Health of the VVorshipful Master . " In the Highgate Lodge they had been blessed vvith Hist class Masters , and they had an excellent Master now , who intended to do his duty . He trussed
that at the end of the year Bro . Coo . J , the W . M ., would be as successful as many of his predecessors . He would not detain them , as he knew it vvas the wish of the W . M . that the speeches should be brief , but would simply ask them to heartily drink the health of their W . M . Bro . Alfred Cook , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind and nattering manner in vvhich the toast had
been proposed and received . The I . P . M . had been pleased to speak of his abilities in a manner very far-fetched , but he could assure them he valued at the utmost the honour conferred upon him . He also felt the responsibility of the great duties attaching , for there had been so many good and able Masters in the lodge that it vvas a serious matter to fill the chair . After the kind remarks which had greeted vvhat
little he had done that evening he vvas encouraged to go on , and anything he could do to advance the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren he should strive to do , and endeavour to conduct himself so that at the end of his year they would not regret having placed him in the chair . "The Initiates" was cordially honoured , after vvhich the W . M . gave "The I . P . M ., " remarking that few words
would be required to ensure for it an enthusiastic reception . During the past year Bro . Lugg had won the esteem and approbation of every member for the excellent manner in vvhich he had performed his duties . It had not been an idle year , for he had initiated those who would have impressed on their minds his excellent working . He ( the W . M . ) had a pleasing duty to perform , as the members
had unanimously resolved in open lodge to present Bro Lugg , I . P . M ., vvith a jewel for valuable services rendered , and , on behalf of the brethren , he had very much pleasure in investing him vvith that token of their esteem . He trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would give the I . P . M . health and strength
to wear it during many years of useful life . He had also a beautiful presentation to make to Bro . Lugg of a handsome clock and candelabra , presented by the members of the lodge , and trusted that when he looked at it it would remind him of the kindly feeling with which he vvas regarded by them .
Bro . J . Lugg , I . P . M ., thanked them most sincerel y for the extreme kindness , not only on the present occasion in presenting him with that magnificent testimonial , vvhich lie little deserved , but more particularly for the extreme kindness he had received from the hands of all the brethren during his year . He did not know if any Master of any lodge had received a more friendly feeling during his year ,
and if so he must be a happy man . When he accepted the privilege placed at his disposal a year ago he accepted it vvith misgivings , feeling his incapacity . He then assured them he would do his best , and he had done it , and if his efforts had met with their approval he was more than gratified . There were several incidents vvhich took place which
had given him great pleasure , more especially the assistance they had been able to give to deserving cases of distress . To look at his year in a Masonic point of view it vvas something for it to be so successful vvith respect to benevolence , and they also had a nice balance in hand at the present time . He trusted the W . M . would be in a similar
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position at the end of his term of office . He thanked them most sincerely from the bottom of his heart for their extreme kindness during his year and the handsome testimonial , vvhich he should always look upon as a reminder of a red letter year in the grand old Highgate Lodge , in vvhich he had spent many years of his Masonic life . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The
Installing Master , " said the W . M . vvas one of nearly 2000 brethren he had installed . When the I . P . M ., under stress of business , said it vvas utterly impossible for him to perform the installation ceremony he accepted the position . It vvas something like 19 or 20 years ago that he installed his brother on his left in that lodge , and he had been present at every installation ceremony from the consecration to the
present occasion . He could look round as the father of the lodge vvith a great amount of pleasure and gratification to witness its prosperity and see it growing , and also to know there vvas the same kindly good feeling existing as at its consecration . The good feeling then existing now continued , and he hoped would do so for many years , and to his latest period he hoped the members would have but one interest
at heart , and that vvas the welfare of the lodge . Bro . L . F . Otte ' . ey , 353 , Illinois , U . S . A ., replied for "The Visitors , " and said that two years ago , when he first took the obligation that he might travel in foreign countries and receive Master's wages , he did not think he should be the honoured guest of such a lodge in the great City of London . Away from home 5000 miles for two months among strangers ,
and once almost atthe point of death , they could appreciate the feeling which possessed him at that moment when he found himself among brethren of the fold . The cordial reception he had received he took to be one given not to himself personally , for none of them knew him , but to the great army of his brethren dwelling across the sea , all of whom he could say with sincerity held the Masons of
England in the highest esteem , for here vvas the mother , and there the child . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for their reception . Might their lodge prosper and live long , and might all the members achieve distinction as the one who had spoken . Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M . 183 , thanked the members for the cordial reception he had received on that and former
visits , and the VV . M . for enabling him to be present to see the work of initiation , vvhich had been conducted in a style worthy of the lodge . It was his pleasure to be a member of a lodge in vvhich the W . M . vvas also a member , and where he vvas appreciated as a good worker . They knew , however , that they only received the reflected glory of the Highgate Lodge , but they vvere proud to acknowledge it and take all the advantage of it they could . He
hoped the VV . M . would have a prosperous year , and that the officers would be as well up to their duties as that evening , and that it might be in every way an entire success . Bros . Turner , S . W . 1695 , ar > d 1- C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 , also replied , and "The Officers " having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful gathering , vvhich augurs well for the continued prosperity of the lodge during the coming year .
Trinity College Lodge ( No . 1765 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held at Trinity College , Mandeville-place , on the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Burritt Lane . The following officers assisted : Bros . Biddlecombe , S . W . ; j . Sarjeant , J . W . j J . A . Hammond , Treas . , * J . Mills , Sec . ; C . I . Ozanne , S . D . ; S . J . Wilford , J . D . ; VV . C . Hutchinson ,
Stwd . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The immediate business being the initiation of three gentlemen who had been proposed and recommended , the lodge vvas duly opened , and votes vvere taken . The ballot proving unanimous in their favour , Messrs . J . Geary , J . Bennett , and Scott-Hatley vvere then duly instructed in the mysteries of the First Degree in Freemasonry . Bro .
Burritt Lane , W . M ., performed this duty with the precision and eloquence that always signalise his working . This being done , and no other business being in hand , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony . The first part having been satisfactorily enacted , as there vvas not as usual in this eminently musical
lodge any set programme , the W . M . called on various brethren to contribute to the pleasures of the evening . Volunteers vvere not wanting . Bro . Sinclair Dunn , whose voice was in splendid condition , owing doubtless to the ozone he has lately laid in store , sang "Let me like a soldier fall , " and "The moon hath raised her lamp above . " In the latter he vvas ably
supported by Bro . J . Sarjeant , whose range from the tip-top note of an alto to the lowest depths of the basso-profundo make him so useful an adjunct wherever there is a gap . Bro . Arthur Carnall ( Organist pro tem ., in the absence of Bro . Warren , sen ., who , like so many members of the lodge , is benefiting by the " superb atmospheric conditions , " as a constructor of "Telegraphese" lately termed
it ) , performed his task vvith pleasure to his hearers and credit to himself . The W . M ., Bro . Burritt Lane , gave a sample of his musical qualities , and Bro . Eckstein sang several very humorous ditties of the style peculiar to " Lai" Brough , who we believe is also a Brough-er . Several other brethren also no less distinguished themselves ,
and the evening closed in harmony . The meeting was necessarily at such a time and season but a small one , but those present were consoled by the maxim " fit but few . " Among members present were Bros . L . J . Vander Heyden ancl Arthur Carnall , and among visitors Bros . Eckstein , 1196 ; J . Allen , 1716 ; and J . Shand , P . M ., Sec . 1563-
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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BIRMINGHAM . Temperance Lodge ( No . 739 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when the following vvere present : Bros . 1 . C . Stackhouse , VV . M . ; T . Locker , S . W . ; A . E . Parke ' s ,
J . VV . ; F . North , Sec ; C . Wrighton , S . D . ; W . A . Parker , J . D . ; Thomson , I . G . ; VV . E . Thomason , Org . j Lamsdale and Reading , Stewards ; Chapman , Tyler : Bragg , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Srawley , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Bowley , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Taylor , P . M . ; - 111011133011 ,
P . M . ; Candelent , P . M . ; Skevington , Brooke , Towey , Cox , Butler , Laughton , S . Cox , E . Booth , J . Booth , Townsend , Trevitt , Bayliss , Hetherington , Connolly , Brampton , and Felton . The lodge being duly opened , and the minutes of the last
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meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Connolly and Brampton vvere raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Felton passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . and his officers in the same efficient manner vvhich has so long marked the administration of the Masonic rites in this lodge . The by-laws of the lodge and of Provincial Grand Lodge vvere then read by the Secretary , and
other formal business transacted , after vvhich the Charity Steward , Bro . Srawley , read his annual report , which showed that nearly £ 100 had been raised in the lodge during the past year for charitable purposes , and that the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Stackhouse , had attended the Boys' School Festival in July vvith a list of ^ 78 15 s ., being the largest contribution this year from the Province of Warwickshire in aid of any of the great central Charities .
At the conclusion of the proceedings the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , after vvhich the loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured . Bro . Bragg , in proposing " The Grand Lodge , " alluded in feeling and eloquent terms to the eminent services rendered to Masonry by the late Earl of Carnarvon , and earnestly exhorted the brethren to maintain their own lodge in its present efficient state . The toasts vvere interspersed vvith music and recitations .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The third regular meeting" of this successful lodge vvas held at Didsbury Hotel , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . There vvas a large gathering of members and visitors , including Provincial Grand Officers from East and West Lancashire and Cheshire . The work done vvas one passing and two raisings .
Amongst those present vvere the following : Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M ., VV . M . ; C . E . Towell , S . W ., * E . L . Littler , Sec . j G . A . Myers , S . D . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . D . - ; F . Stretch , D . C . ; John Walker , Stwd . ; F . Thomas , P D . Langley , Joseph Ward , James Sharpies , and J . B . Kirk ,
Tyler . Among the visitors present vvere the following : Bros . Ralph Andrew , 336 , P . S . G . D . Cheshire , * John Robinson , P . P . G . D . C ; George Langley , J . E . Jack , and James Mitchell ., of 163 ; A . H . Duffield , S . W . 1134 ; J . Woodward , 1325 ; L . Slithers , 1170 ; C . Heywood , 13 S 7 ; and James Renshaw , 2231 .
EAST MOLESEY . Frederick West Lodge ( No . 2222 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , on the gth instant , at the Castle Hotel , the Worshipful Master , Bro . David Hughes , P . M . 901 , and his officers had the opportunity of showing their proficiency . There vvere two candidates named on the
summons , but only one came up for initiation , viz ., Mr . C . Stanley Yeates , who , having been elected , vvas enlightened in an impressive manner by the W . M . There was no other business , and the brethren betook themselves to refreshment supplied in Bro . Mayo ' s usual good style .
ELSTREE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season vvas held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., when the following ofiicers and brethren vvere present : Bros . John Petch , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., VV . M . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , acting I . P . M . ; J . G . Cobb , S . W . j C . M . Coxon , J . W . ; VV . Pheasant ,
Treas . ; J . F . Bell , P . M ., S . D . ; G . T . Chretien , acting I . G . ; E . H . Moore , D . C . ; G . A . Parkinson , VV . Sammes , W . Kennedy , T . B . Smoothy , J . W . Rattenbury , A . J . Robinson , N . Pearce , and T . Williams , Tyler . The visitors vvere Bros . J . Duncan , S . D . 59 ; H . Ravves , 1353 ; F . Dewsbury , P . M . 1 599 ; and W . Merrick , P . M . 1729 , D . G . D . C . District Grand Lodge Natal .
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Mr . Nicholas Pearce , a candidate for initiation , vvas duly elected , and initiated by the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , thanked the brethren for having done him the honour of making - him an honorary member of the lodge . Some communications having been read , the lodge vvas closed . After an interval the brethren re-assembled to dine , which
duty to themselves having been satisfactorily performed , the usual toasts vvere proposed by the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said every one present knew the large amount of interest vvhich the W . M . took in all matters connected vvith the lodge . Indeed , he might say that had it not been for him they would not have been assembled that evening at a meeting of the Kingswood Lodge . He asked them to drink cordially and heartily the health of their
W . M . Bro . John Petch , W . M ., in reply , said he hardly knew how to thank the brethren for the warmth of their reception of the toast . He could only conclude that his services in the chair had met vvith their approval . He deprecated Bro . Mathers' remarks as to the preponderance of his influence on the formation of the lodge . The founders had worked
harmoniously to make the lodge a success , and their labours had not been without reward . He vvas proud to occupy the position he did as their VV . M . "The Initiate" vvas next proposed by the VV . M ., who said that a lodge must have new blood introduced from time to time , but it behoved them to see that the right sort of men vvere admitted . Of their initiate that evening he
could say from personal knowledge that he would prove a credit and an ornament to the lodge , one who would become an efficient Mason , and who would carry out the principles of Freemasonry . Bro . Nicholas Pearce , in reply , said the brethren could well understand the mingled state of his mind at that moment . He thanked the W . M . for the compliments he
had paid him , and the brethren for the cordiality of the reception they had given him . He hoped to prove a good Mason and a credit to their lodge . "The Visitors" vvas the next toast proposed . The W . M . said that they had not a large number of guests that evening , but quality vvas well represented if they lacked quantity . They vvere pleased to greet Bro . Merrick , a District Grand Officer of Natal . They had welcomed
visitors from several of our other Colonies , but Bro . Merrick vvas their first guest from Natal . He hoped he would carry back with him pleasant recollections of that meeting . The toast vvas warmly received . Bro . Merrick , P . M ., D . G . D . C Dist . Grand Lodge Natal , replied that it was the first time he had visited a lodge in the old country . His mother lodge consisted of some 45 members , and he vvas the only member who had had . hat privilege . He was interested in seeing that some , of
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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Highgate Lodge ( No . 1366 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Gate House Hotel , Highgate , when the popularity of the W . M . elect vvas evinced by a numerous attendance . The members present included Bros . ] . H . Lugg , W . M . j F . Ashton , S . W . ; A . Cook , J . W . ; James
Terry , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Chas . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Wareham , l . D . ; T . Underwood , P . M . ; R . W . Galer , P . M . ; j . Yates , P . M . ; ] . H . Gregory , P . M . ; W . B . Trick , P . M . ; E . H . Ryde , P . M . ; W . Hillier , P . M . j E . Rushton , Org . ; J . Culvervvell , Steward ; F . Cracknell , I . G . ; E . L . Shelton , P . M . ; and A . Garratt , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Kinsley , I . G . 172 S ; J . Carey ,
179 ; I * . Bailey , 1426 ; J . H . Clemens , 1 S 3 ; G . T . Thorburn , 1604 ; E . Schultz , I . P . M . 1 745 ; L . F . Otteley , 353 , Burton Lodge , U . S . A . j H . W . Parker , D . C . 204 S ; J . Godwin , S . D . 1343 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 ; E . C . Hilsley , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes conlirmed , Bro . Alfred Cook vvas presented as W . M . elect and duly
installed by Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . ] . C . Yates , S . W . j E . Wareham , J . W . ; C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec ; ] . Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; F . Cracknell , S . D . ; W . Hillier , J . D . ; R . P . Walkden , I . G . ; J . Culverwell , D . C . ; S . Rushton , Org . ; A . Eves and W . Parish , Stwds . ; and J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . The Installing
Master , Bro . Terry , then rendered the usual addresses in his well known excellent style . The newly-installed W . M . proved his knowledge of the ritual and his ability to render it in an impressive manner by initiating Messrs . Bishop and Parker into Freemasonry . The lodge vvas closed , and an admirable banquet vvas followed by the usual toasts .
Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said the toast was a most comprehensive one , comprising brethren from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., down to the humble individual addressing them . In the words of the quotation , " some are born great , some achieve greatness , and some have greatness thrust upon them , " and the truth of this vvas exemplified in
the toast , inasmuch as they had Lord Lathom , the Grand Chamberlain , and other distinguished brethren throughout the length and breadth of the land who presided over provinces to the great satisfaction of the Craft and advantage to those over whom they rule . Personally he thanked them for coupling his name vvith the toast , vvhich the Craft always heartily honoured whenever a Grand Officer vvas
present to respond . He thanked them very heartily and sinrerely , and hoped to be similarly favoured in the future . Bro . J . Lugg , I . P . M ., said he had pleasure in proposing the toast of the evening , " The Health of the VVorshipful Master . " In the Highgate Lodge they had been blessed vvith Hist class Masters , and they had an excellent Master now , who intended to do his duty . He trussed
that at the end of the year Bro . Coo . J , the W . M ., would be as successful as many of his predecessors . He would not detain them , as he knew it vvas the wish of the W . M . that the speeches should be brief , but would simply ask them to heartily drink the health of their W . M . Bro . Alfred Cook , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the very kind and nattering manner in vvhich the toast had
been proposed and received . The I . P . M . had been pleased to speak of his abilities in a manner very far-fetched , but he could assure them he valued at the utmost the honour conferred upon him . He also felt the responsibility of the great duties attaching , for there had been so many good and able Masters in the lodge that it vvas a serious matter to fill the chair . After the kind remarks which had greeted vvhat
little he had done that evening he vvas encouraged to go on , and anything he could do to advance the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren he should strive to do , and endeavour to conduct himself so that at the end of his year they would not regret having placed him in the chair . "The Initiates" was cordially honoured , after vvhich the W . M . gave "The I . P . M ., " remarking that few words
would be required to ensure for it an enthusiastic reception . During the past year Bro . Lugg had won the esteem and approbation of every member for the excellent manner in vvhich he had performed his duties . It had not been an idle year , for he had initiated those who would have impressed on their minds his excellent working . He ( the W . M . ) had a pleasing duty to perform , as the members
had unanimously resolved in open lodge to present Bro Lugg , I . P . M ., vvith a jewel for valuable services rendered , and , on behalf of the brethren , he had very much pleasure in investing him vvith that token of their esteem . He trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would give the I . P . M . health and strength
to wear it during many years of useful life . He had also a beautiful presentation to make to Bro . Lugg of a handsome clock and candelabra , presented by the members of the lodge , and trusted that when he looked at it it would remind him of the kindly feeling with which he vvas regarded by them .
Bro . J . Lugg , I . P . M ., thanked them most sincerel y for the extreme kindness , not only on the present occasion in presenting him with that magnificent testimonial , vvhich lie little deserved , but more particularly for the extreme kindness he had received from the hands of all the brethren during his year . He did not know if any Master of any lodge had received a more friendly feeling during his year ,
and if so he must be a happy man . When he accepted the privilege placed at his disposal a year ago he accepted it vvith misgivings , feeling his incapacity . He then assured them he would do his best , and he had done it , and if his efforts had met with their approval he was more than gratified . There were several incidents vvhich took place which
had given him great pleasure , more especially the assistance they had been able to give to deserving cases of distress . To look at his year in a Masonic point of view it vvas something for it to be so successful vvith respect to benevolence , and they also had a nice balance in hand at the present time . He trusted the W . M . would be in a similar
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position at the end of his term of office . He thanked them most sincerely from the bottom of his heart for their extreme kindness during his year and the handsome testimonial , vvhich he should always look upon as a reminder of a red letter year in the grand old Highgate Lodge , in vvhich he had spent many years of his Masonic life . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The
Installing Master , " said the W . M . vvas one of nearly 2000 brethren he had installed . When the I . P . M ., under stress of business , said it vvas utterly impossible for him to perform the installation ceremony he accepted the position . It vvas something like 19 or 20 years ago that he installed his brother on his left in that lodge , and he had been present at every installation ceremony from the consecration to the
present occasion . He could look round as the father of the lodge vvith a great amount of pleasure and gratification to witness its prosperity and see it growing , and also to know there vvas the same kindly good feeling existing as at its consecration . The good feeling then existing now continued , and he hoped would do so for many years , and to his latest period he hoped the members would have but one interest
at heart , and that vvas the welfare of the lodge . Bro . L . F . Otte ' . ey , 353 , Illinois , U . S . A ., replied for "The Visitors , " and said that two years ago , when he first took the obligation that he might travel in foreign countries and receive Master's wages , he did not think he should be the honoured guest of such a lodge in the great City of London . Away from home 5000 miles for two months among strangers ,
and once almost atthe point of death , they could appreciate the feeling which possessed him at that moment when he found himself among brethren of the fold . The cordial reception he had received he took to be one given not to himself personally , for none of them knew him , but to the great army of his brethren dwelling across the sea , all of whom he could say with sincerity held the Masons of
England in the highest esteem , for here vvas the mother , and there the child . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for their reception . Might their lodge prosper and live long , and might all the members achieve distinction as the one who had spoken . Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M . 183 , thanked the members for the cordial reception he had received on that and former
visits , and the VV . M . for enabling him to be present to see the work of initiation , vvhich had been conducted in a style worthy of the lodge . It was his pleasure to be a member of a lodge in vvhich the W . M . vvas also a member , and where he vvas appreciated as a good worker . They knew , however , that they only received the reflected glory of the Highgate Lodge , but they vvere proud to acknowledge it and take all the advantage of it they could . He
hoped the VV . M . would have a prosperous year , and that the officers would be as well up to their duties as that evening , and that it might be in every way an entire success . Bros . Turner , S . W . 1695 , ar > d 1- C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 , also replied , and "The Officers " having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful gathering , vvhich augurs well for the continued prosperity of the lodge during the coming year .
Trinity College Lodge ( No . 1765 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held at Trinity College , Mandeville-place , on the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Burritt Lane . The following officers assisted : Bros . Biddlecombe , S . W . ; j . Sarjeant , J . W . j J . A . Hammond , Treas . , * J . Mills , Sec . ; C . I . Ozanne , S . D . ; S . J . Wilford , J . D . ; VV . C . Hutchinson ,
Stwd . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The immediate business being the initiation of three gentlemen who had been proposed and recommended , the lodge vvas duly opened , and votes vvere taken . The ballot proving unanimous in their favour , Messrs . J . Geary , J . Bennett , and Scott-Hatley vvere then duly instructed in the mysteries of the First Degree in Freemasonry . Bro .
Burritt Lane , W . M ., performed this duty with the precision and eloquence that always signalise his working . This being done , and no other business being in hand , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony . The first part having been satisfactorily enacted , as there vvas not as usual in this eminently musical
lodge any set programme , the W . M . called on various brethren to contribute to the pleasures of the evening . Volunteers vvere not wanting . Bro . Sinclair Dunn , whose voice was in splendid condition , owing doubtless to the ozone he has lately laid in store , sang "Let me like a soldier fall , " and "The moon hath raised her lamp above . " In the latter he vvas ably
supported by Bro . J . Sarjeant , whose range from the tip-top note of an alto to the lowest depths of the basso-profundo make him so useful an adjunct wherever there is a gap . Bro . Arthur Carnall ( Organist pro tem ., in the absence of Bro . Warren , sen ., who , like so many members of the lodge , is benefiting by the " superb atmospheric conditions , " as a constructor of "Telegraphese" lately termed
it ) , performed his task vvith pleasure to his hearers and credit to himself . The W . M ., Bro . Burritt Lane , gave a sample of his musical qualities , and Bro . Eckstein sang several very humorous ditties of the style peculiar to " Lai" Brough , who we believe is also a Brough-er . Several other brethren also no less distinguished themselves ,
and the evening closed in harmony . The meeting was necessarily at such a time and season but a small one , but those present were consoled by the maxim " fit but few . " Among members present were Bros . L . J . Vander Heyden ancl Arthur Carnall , and among visitors Bros . Eckstein , 1196 ; J . Allen , 1716 ; and J . Shand , P . M ., Sec . 1563-
Provincial Meetings.
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BIRMINGHAM . Temperance Lodge ( No . 739 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when the following vvere present : Bros . 1 . C . Stackhouse , VV . M . ; T . Locker , S . W . ; A . E . Parke ' s ,
J . VV . ; F . North , Sec ; C . Wrighton , S . D . ; W . A . Parker , J . D . ; Thomson , I . G . ; VV . E . Thomason , Org . j Lamsdale and Reading , Stewards ; Chapman , Tyler : Bragg , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Srawley , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Bowley , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Taylor , P . M . ; - 111011133011 ,
P . M . ; Candelent , P . M . ; Skevington , Brooke , Towey , Cox , Butler , Laughton , S . Cox , E . Booth , J . Booth , Townsend , Trevitt , Bayliss , Hetherington , Connolly , Brampton , and Felton . The lodge being duly opened , and the minutes of the last
Provincial Meetings.
meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Connolly and Brampton vvere raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Felton passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . and his officers in the same efficient manner vvhich has so long marked the administration of the Masonic rites in this lodge . The by-laws of the lodge and of Provincial Grand Lodge vvere then read by the Secretary , and
other formal business transacted , after vvhich the Charity Steward , Bro . Srawley , read his annual report , which showed that nearly £ 100 had been raised in the lodge during the past year for charitable purposes , and that the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Stackhouse , had attended the Boys' School Festival in July vvith a list of ^ 78 15 s ., being the largest contribution this year from the Province of Warwickshire in aid of any of the great central Charities .
At the conclusion of the proceedings the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , after vvhich the loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured . Bro . Bragg , in proposing " The Grand Lodge , " alluded in feeling and eloquent terms to the eminent services rendered to Masonry by the late Earl of Carnarvon , and earnestly exhorted the brethren to maintain their own lodge in its present efficient state . The toasts vvere interspersed vvith music and recitations .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The third regular meeting" of this successful lodge vvas held at Didsbury Hotel , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . There vvas a large gathering of members and visitors , including Provincial Grand Officers from East and West Lancashire and Cheshire . The work done vvas one passing and two raisings .
Amongst those present vvere the following : Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M ., VV . M . ; C . E . Towell , S . W ., * E . L . Littler , Sec . j G . A . Myers , S . D . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . D . - ; F . Stretch , D . C . ; John Walker , Stwd . ; F . Thomas , P D . Langley , Joseph Ward , James Sharpies , and J . B . Kirk ,
Tyler . Among the visitors present vvere the following : Bros . Ralph Andrew , 336 , P . S . G . D . Cheshire , * John Robinson , P . P . G . D . C ; George Langley , J . E . Jack , and James Mitchell ., of 163 ; A . H . Duffield , S . W . 1134 ; J . Woodward , 1325 ; L . Slithers , 1170 ; C . Heywood , 13 S 7 ; and James Renshaw , 2231 .
EAST MOLESEY . Frederick West Lodge ( No . 2222 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , on the gth instant , at the Castle Hotel , the Worshipful Master , Bro . David Hughes , P . M . 901 , and his officers had the opportunity of showing their proficiency . There vvere two candidates named on the
summons , but only one came up for initiation , viz ., Mr . C . Stanley Yeates , who , having been elected , vvas enlightened in an impressive manner by the W . M . There was no other business , and the brethren betook themselves to refreshment supplied in Bro . Mayo ' s usual good style .
ELSTREE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season vvas held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., when the following ofiicers and brethren vvere present : Bros . John Petch , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., VV . M . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , acting I . P . M . ; J . G . Cobb , S . W . j C . M . Coxon , J . W . ; VV . Pheasant ,
Treas . ; J . F . Bell , P . M ., S . D . ; G . T . Chretien , acting I . G . ; E . H . Moore , D . C . ; G . A . Parkinson , VV . Sammes , W . Kennedy , T . B . Smoothy , J . W . Rattenbury , A . J . Robinson , N . Pearce , and T . Williams , Tyler . The visitors vvere Bros . J . Duncan , S . D . 59 ; H . Ravves , 1353 ; F . Dewsbury , P . M . 1 599 ; and W . Merrick , P . M . 1729 , D . G . D . C . District Grand Lodge Natal .
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Mr . Nicholas Pearce , a candidate for initiation , vvas duly elected , and initiated by the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , thanked the brethren for having done him the honour of making - him an honorary member of the lodge . Some communications having been read , the lodge vvas closed . After an interval the brethren re-assembled to dine , which
duty to themselves having been satisfactorily performed , the usual toasts vvere proposed by the W . M . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said every one present knew the large amount of interest vvhich the W . M . took in all matters connected vvith the lodge . Indeed , he might say that had it not been for him they would not have been assembled that evening at a meeting of the Kingswood Lodge . He asked them to drink cordially and heartily the health of their
W . M . Bro . John Petch , W . M ., in reply , said he hardly knew how to thank the brethren for the warmth of their reception of the toast . He could only conclude that his services in the chair had met vvith their approval . He deprecated Bro . Mathers' remarks as to the preponderance of his influence on the formation of the lodge . The founders had worked
harmoniously to make the lodge a success , and their labours had not been without reward . He vvas proud to occupy the position he did as their VV . M . "The Initiate" vvas next proposed by the VV . M ., who said that a lodge must have new blood introduced from time to time , but it behoved them to see that the right sort of men vvere admitted . Of their initiate that evening he
could say from personal knowledge that he would prove a credit and an ornament to the lodge , one who would become an efficient Mason , and who would carry out the principles of Freemasonry . Bro . Nicholas Pearce , in reply , said the brethren could well understand the mingled state of his mind at that moment . He thanked the W . M . for the compliments he
had paid him , and the brethren for the cordiality of the reception they had given him . He hoped to prove a good Mason and a credit to their lodge . "The Visitors" vvas the next toast proposed . The W . M . said that they had not a large number of guests that evening , but quality vvas well represented if they lacked quantity . They vvere pleased to greet Bro . Merrick , a District Grand Officer of Natal . They had welcomed
visitors from several of our other Colonies , but Bro . Merrick vvas their first guest from Natal . He hoped he would carry back with him pleasant recollections of that meeting . The toast vvas warmly received . Bro . Merrick , P . M ., D . G . D . C Dist . Grand Lodge Natal , replied that it was the first time he had visited a lodge in the old country . His mother lodge consisted of some 45 members , and he vvas the only member who had had . hat privilege . He was interested in seeing that some , of