The Newly-Appointed District Grand Master For Burma.

for Burma of the Ars Quatuor Coronati Lodge in England , and in March last , at a special Convocation of District Grand Mark Lodge , he was also recommended and elected for appointment as District Grand Mark Master for Burma . R . W . Bro . Moyle ' s installation took place at a special Communication of the District Grand Lodge , which was held in Rangoon , on the 28 th ultimo .

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Kent Lodge , No . 15 . A regular meeting was held at Freemasons'HaU on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , when there were present Bros . F . C . Bradley , W . M . ; R . Bowers , I . P . M . ; G . F . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org ., S . W . ; Dr . Adams , acting J . W . ; F . Salter , S . D . ; A . C . HuddartJ . D . ; E . StimsonP . M . Treas .- E . H . BuckeridgeP . M . Sec .- G .

, , , , , , , Saunders , Org . ; W . J . Everett , D . C . j N . J . Robinson , D . C . Robinson , J . Soddy , J . E . Bennett , W . Lerwill , E . Hatchett , A . Burton , A . Gilbert , W . Aubert , John P . Robinson , and A . Percival . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Chapman , 73 ; J . Whitfield , 134 S ; J . Gill , 1922 ; A . E . Baldwin , 21 S 2 ; A . Watkin , 2348 ; and E . Kennedy , 2348 .

The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . VVm . E . Lambert was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . Montague John Robinson ( of St . John Lodge , No . 174 , Leichhardt , Sydney , New South Wales ) was balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously elected . A ballot was then taken for Mr . Anthony Percival , and , being unanimous in his favour , he was there and then initiated into the earlier mysteries of Freemasonry . Lodge having been closed , the customary banquet followed at the adjoining Freemasons' Tavern .

Lome Lodge , No . 1346 , The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Sutton , oh the Sth inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . Tom Cookes , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . H . Griffiths , S . W . ; ] . H . Asman , J . W . ; Rev . H . M . Turner , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain and Treas . ; C . A . Hardwick , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; H . W . Lofts , S . D . j J . W . Imray , J . D . j E . D . Frost , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . j G . W . Dixon , P . M ., A . D . C .: T . A . Hill , P . P . G . Org . j F . R . Porter , LG . j

U . Napper and T . h . Leigh , Stwds . ; A . Stribling , P . M . ; H . Taylor , P . M . ; R . J . Ward , P . M . ; J . F . Van Oppen , P . M . ; A . S . Stubington , A . Van Weede , W . Van Oppen , J . H . Greenwood , W . C . Cooke , C . E . Stribling , W . Dennett , F . N . Smyth , F . D y ke , R . R . Ward , Robt . R . Banks , F . G . Whitfield , Alex . Clark , J . A . Tormoy , E . M . Gibson , jun ., W . J . Whitfield , D . Napper , J . J . S . Forrester , A . Crook , J . G . Spencer , G . Bower , A . Parker , G . R . Forster , and N . B . Payne , Tyler . The following visiting brethren were also present : Bros . Fred . West , P . G . D ., Deputy P . G . M . ; O . Boret ,

P . M . 1446 j Thos . Cohu , P . P . G . W . Guernsey and Alderney ; W . G . Poole , P . M . 860 ; Thos . Smith , P . M . 30 ; C . E . Monkley , S . W . 1915 ; G . Free , P . M . 73 ; W . M . Gaze , W . M . SS ; H . F . Gain , W . M . gj R . W . Ker , W . M . 194 j A . B . Bailey , 1326 ; P . J . Osman , 246 OJ R . W . Price , P . M . 4 G 3 , P . P . S . G . W . j H . B . Rowe , . 2158 ; E . M . Gibson , sen ., P . M . 1297 ; G . L . Henderson , 1641 and H . B . Golds , 1 S 57 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ,

Bro . Harold Griffiths , S . W . and Master elect , was very ably installed in the chair of King Solomon by the retiring Master . Tbe addresses were given by Bros . T . A . Hill , E . D . Frost , and T . Cookes . After the lodge was closed , Bro . the Rev . H . W . Turner , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Treas ., presented Bro . Tom Cookes , I . P . M ., with a handsome silver tray , weighing 176 ozs ., highly chased , on behalf of many members of the lodge and some other personal friends . In making the presentation , Bro . Turner asked the I . P . M . to accept it

as a mark of the gratitude and affection which he had won by the ability , and courtesy and generosity which he had displayed during his occupation of thc chair in the lodge ' s first session in the new Masonic Hall . Bro . Cookes , with much feeling , made a brief , but grateful , response . The brethren afterwards dined together , the repast being prepared by the Sutton Masonic Hall Company , Limited , which , with the exception of long delays between the courses , gave pretty general satisfaction .

The musical entertainment , for which this lodge is so justly noted , was hardly up to the usual high standard of efficiency . Bros . R . J . Ward , J . H . Osman , J . J . S . Forrester , and others took part in the programme .

Royal Military Lodge , No . 1449 : The installation meeting of this popular lod ge < vaa held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., atthe Masonic Temple , Canterbury . The following were present : Bros . H . Broughton , S . W . ; W . J . Claydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; F . Martin , J . D . ; Geo . Pope , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . elect ; W . Home , I . G . ; 1 . Pearson , Org . ; H . B . Collis and T . Claydun , Stwds . j R . Blake , P . M ., Tyler j T . H . Blamires , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . E . Wiltshire , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; E . Plum , P . M . ; Edwin Cockersell , P . M ., P . P . G . Std .

Br . j Joseph Plant , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; H . Andrews , P . M . ; J . P . Wright , J . L . Elvey , Walter Baker , C . Hills , G . Olden , C . B . Pettit , G . A . Jones , J . G . Sandiford , J . W . Clarke , F . Clark , C . E . Lang , and J . McClemens . Visitors : T . B . Rosseter , P . M . 972 , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . F . Franklin , W . M . 127 ; W . Lott , P . S . W . G 59 ; Geo . Tournay , P . M . 972 ; W . H ; Baggs , 972 ; J . Whichcord , W . M . 31 j Rev . J . Patterson , S . W . 972 ; E . Lukey , P . M . uyj , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Leman , P . M . 1572 ; A . H . Pilcher , P . M . 972 , P . P . A . G . D . C . j M . Kemp , W . M . 1915 ; and A . W . Southwell , P . M . 1915 .

The lodge was opened by Bro . W . | . Uaydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., supported by Bro . Whichcord , W . M . 31 , as S . W . ; T . B . Rosseter , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., as J . W . j W . F . Franklin , W . M . r 27 , as I . G . j and II . Andrews , P . M ., as D . C . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . G . Pope , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . e ' ect , was presented by Bro . H . Andrews , P . M ., D . C , to the Installing Master , Bro . W . T . Claydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and was obligated . In the presence of a strong Board of Installed Masters Bro . G . Pope , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., was installed in the chair of King Salomon , the Installing Master , Bro . W . J .

Claydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., performing his duty in his usual able and eloquent style . The addresses were given in a manner which could hardly be excelled . Che W . M . invested his ofiicers , viz ., Bros . H . Broughton , S . W . ; G . Gaskin , J . W . ; J . W . Farmery , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Claydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Rev . J . Patterson , Chap . ; F . Martin , S . D . ; W . Home , J . D . ; H . Andrews , P . M ., D . C ; J . Pearson , Org . ; J . G . Sandiford , I . G . ; Thos . Claydon and C . Hill , Stwds . ; and R . Blake , P . M ., Tyler . Before the lodge was closed a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Installing Master for his rendering of the installation ceremony . Bro . W . T . Claydon suitably replied .

'i'he lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Fountain Hotel , to a recherche banquet , the newly-installed Master presiding , supported by Bros . II . Ward , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B . lingland ; Geo . Collard , the Mayor of Canterbury , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the toast of " The W . M . " was submitted by the Installing Master , Bro . W . T . Claydon . Bro . George Pope suitably replied .

Under the direction of Bro . J . Pearson an excellent programms of music was sustained by Bros . J . Plant , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Byron , Dewhurst , P . M ., and J . W . Clarke . Bro . J . Pearson effectively presiding at the pianoforte .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . A meeting of thc above lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , and was well attended , there being present Bros . li . J . Harrison , W . M . ; C . IsIer . S . W . ; C . Horst , J . W . j S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . j Ii . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . j W . K . Roberts , as J . D . ; T . K . Newman , as I . G . j C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C ; E . H . Bury , Stwd . j E . J . Bury , Org . j G .

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Couchman , Tyler ; R . Loomes , P . M . j H . B . Harding , P . M . j L . Danielsson , J . Jaunecy , VV . Taylor , J . F . Wahlers , D . C . Attwater , W . E . Peckover , J . Johnson , j . R . White , J . H . Thurman , E . A . Wagstaff , G . A . Hopkins , R . Blunden , W . Goring , E . Yexley , G . Fullbrook , A . Krische , F . Simmonds , and T . Spotswood . Visitors : Bros . R . W . Nichole , P . M . 227 S , P . A . G . P . Herts ; N . Pearce , 227 S J J . Duncan , P . M . 59 ; R . Fox , 204 S ; S . H . Chapman , 2202 j and R . Addis , 2048 .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , there being no work to be done , a paper was read by Bro . C . M . Coxon , P . M ., on " Reasons why in the First Degree , " which was listened to with marked attention , and at the close a vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Loomes , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Harding , P . M ., which was carried unanimously , and Bro . Coxon was _ asked to complete the subject in a further paper . After communications had been considered , the lodge was closed . The brethren having dined , the usual toasts were proposed .

Bros . R . W . Nicole , P . M ., P . A . G . P . j N . Pearce , and J . Duncan , P . M . ; replied to that of "The Visitors . " Songs were rendered by Bros . Attwater , Fullbrook , and Isler , and Bro . Newman introduced a new feature for the evening's entertainment—the singing of some old songs in unison—which , for an experiment , went very well , their names were " John Peel , " " The Massacre of Macpherson , " and " Forty years on " ( the Harrow Foatbill song ) . Bro . E . J . Bury accompanied .

Duke ot Connaught Lodge , No . 1558 . The installation meeting of this prosperous South-London lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . J . T , Packer , W . M . ; J . A . Shelton , I . P . M . ; Frank Lever , J . W . and W . M . elect ; T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . j F . V . Catt , P . M ., Sec ; A . Blenkarn , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Middx ., D . C . ; H . Lewis , S . D . j G . B . Catt , I . G . j J . W . Rattenbury , Org . ; J . R , Smith , P . M . ; G . S . Stokes , P . M . ; J . S . Plummer , P . M . ; and others . Visitors 1

Bros . Chas . Lamb , P . M . 2579 ; John Coote , P . M . 2579 ; Walter Tyler , J . W . 2579 ; H . Diprose , P . M . 1 S 53 ; Fred . Burney , 2332 ; John Morley , 2579 ; and many others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Aboon and Hathaway , and proving unanimous , they were regularly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . in a very efficient manner . The Auditors then made their report , and the balance-sheet was adopted . Bro . Packer vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Shelton , P . M ., who , having

addressed the brethren and W . M . elect , obligated the latter . A Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Frank Lever , W . M . elect , installed into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : . Bros . Harry Lewis , S . W . j G . B . Catt , J . W . j T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; F . V . Catt , P . M ., Sec . j A . Blenkarn , P . M ., P . P . G . T . Middx ., D . C . j R . Ball , S . D . j R . H . Whyman , J . D . j J . W . Rattenbury , I . G . j C . B . Andrews , J . H . Keene , and H . C . Pink , Stwds . ; Walter Taylor , Org . j and H . Thomas , Tyler . A valuable jewel was presented to

Bro . Packer , I . P . M ., in recognition of the services rendered to the lodge during his year of office . Bro . F . V . Catt , P . M ., Sec , then gave the addresses in a very impressive manner , which the brethren fully appreciated . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , provided by Mrs . Venables and her staff . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and during the evening an excellent musical programme was provided by Bro . Walter Taylor , Org ., ably assisted by Miss Kate Willey , Bros . Wilson James , and H . C . Pink , and Messrs . Geo . Coles Edgar Edwards , and J . Packer , jun ., son of the I . P . M .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . THOMAS GRUMMANT , P . M ., SEC , AND MRS . GRUMMANT . The regular meeting of this very flourishing Iodge took place at the Hotel Cecil , W . C , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Wilhelm Menninger , W . M . j J . S . Targett , I . P . M . j E . Peroni , S . W . ; T . R . Busby , J . W . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; J . Wilson , acting S . D . ; W Kolll . arfmw l . n . s A . Peria . I . G . : CarloGrassie . P . M .. D . C •I . H . Graham .

P . M ., and W . H . Walden , Stwds . j J . Whiteman , Tyler ; G . T . Mounter , P . M . ; Wm . Cowley , P . M . ; A . Cogliati , P . M . ; W . T . Winson , P . M . ; H . G . Walden , C Norwak , H . Coe , W . A . Sutch , C . Allio , G . F . Dyer , Geo . Faaz , O . Davia , T . C . Smart , J . R . Wigbt , Ottb Wartmann , W . R . Gibbs , W . M . Smith , Luigi Azario , A . Bellini , J . Hausford , E . Carmine , A . Odone , E . Abre , P . Cariello , A . Cherry , Owen Simmonds , C . A . Antonelli , R . W . Foster , W . D . Meffan , A . Hammond , E . F . Coccioletti , J . H . Leber , A . P Crippa , J . A . Harrison , P . Cavalli , L . French , \ wuuuui k iu UWIIuiriawico

t \ . runua ^ glU , J . , -. » wu , u « , r .. uuijo , ^ .. ., .. , ttlJU Antonio Bonaldi . The visitors were Bros . C . Powell , J . W . 1319 ; F . Caunto , 2692 ; P . B . Herbage , 2005 ; E . Beadle , I . G . 901 ; J . Bleaney , S . VV . 1549 ; H . Monson , P . M . 2353 ; G . A . Berkeley , P . M . roS ; J . Solomon , 1319 ; E . Gill , 2241 ; R . Nobile , 1900 : and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 and J . W . 1 G 41 . The minutes of the previous meeting * were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Alf . Cherry , Wm . Ed . Dearling , Thomas Robins , and Leonard Owen Sim . mons , which proving unanimous , Messrs . Cherry and Simmons were initiated by Bro . J .

D . Graham , P . M ., who also passed Bros . H . Coe and G . J . Faaz . Bros . Dyer , Smart , Smith , Sutch , and Wight were raised by Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M . Upon the W . M . rising the third time and asking the usual questions , Bro . Wm . Cowley , P . M ., and late Treasurer , rose in response , and said that there was a brother present in the lodge and connected with it for over 22 years , who had a record which could scarcely have been beaten for regularity and punctuality . He had held every office in the lodge and for the last 11 years had filled the onerous position of Secretary . He was a Secretary

among Secretaries whose faithfulness and perseverance could not be exceeded , and was ever ready to assist all who sought his guidance . He was most assiduous in his duties , and to show their hearty appreciation of his indefatigable exertions a large number of th : brethren had subscribed , and they were enabled to purchase a testimonial , which consisted of a solid silver candelabra and dessert centre dish combined , and a silver tea service with tray for Mrs . Grummant . It was thought that was the most suitable iimi lo present it , being a ladies' night , and Bro . Cowley hoped that the same would hi

handed down to his children as an heirloom , and show to his famil y the love and esteem in which he was held . He would move tbe following proposition : " That the best thanks of the brethren be given to Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , for the able services rendered to the Iodge as Secretary for the last 11 years . " This was ably seconded by Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., and founder of the lodge . Bro . J . D . Graham , PM ., endorsed all that had been said . Bro . A . Cogliati also abl y supported the resolution . In making the presentation , Bro . VV . Menninger , W . M ,, said it afforded him the greatest

possible pleasure , and to show the high opinion he was held in by the brethren ot tne lodge , and to mark their appreciation for many years' faithful service , he asked his acceptance of the testimonial . Also to Mrs . Grummant the silver tea service and tray as a little compensation to her for the many kindnesses which were bestowed on and for the welfare of the New Cross Lodge . The inscription was as follows : " Presented to Thomas Grummant , P . M . and Secy ., by the members of the New Cross Lodge , 1559-in recognition of his many years' valuable services . Oct . 14 th 189 S . " Bro . T .

Grum-, mant , who was quite overcome , said he could not find words to express his gratituie for such a presentation . He was particularly pleased that the brethren had thought of his dear wife , who had been his solace for 33 years . There were times when speech failed one , and the present was so to him , Ior the splendid gift had taken him entirely by surprise . He had not heard a single word in ref rence to it . He had heard it said of a to

great king— " To reign in the . hearts and affections of his people was more grateful a generous mind than to reign over their lives and fortunes , " He might say it was so with him , for he had every confidence that he reigned in the hearts and affections of the brethren of the New Cross Lodge . He had had no time to frame a speech , but he most heartily thanked them for all their kindnesses . Two propositions were handed in lor initiation . .. .. ... to the

The business of the lodge ended , the brethien , with their ladies , adjourned banqueting hall to a recherche dinner , which was thoroughly appreciated . The W . M . presented the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally responded to . , , ,, . ,, Bro . J . S . Targett , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of " The Worship ful Master , and said that the gratitude of the brethren was due to him for the bringing together or such a company , and providing everything for their comfort . It would be a night long