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there was a longprogramme that evening , he ( the I . P . M . ) would simply ask thebrethren to heartily drink the toast . Bro . F . Eade , W . M ., in reply , said that if anything in this world could make a man feel inflated it would be the good things said of him by the I . P . M . and the kind reception he had received from the brethren . He was sure they wished him well , and also that the I . P . M . would stand by him during his vear of office . In return he would try ^ o carry out his duties to their satisfaction . Of course , like every W . M . who was installed , it came as a surprise to him . He was not afraid he should not be installed ,

because there were so many Past Masters present all equally able to do it , and he thanked them all for their presence . He thanked the I . P . M . for carrying out the duty of installation , and for the kindly feelings expressed towards him . _ He hoped to meet the brethren many times during the year' and on many future occasions . Those who had promised to undertake the duties of Stewards for the summer outing would not forget their responsibilities . It was his intention to represent the lodge as Steward for the Boys' School , and he thanked the brethren for the 20 guineas voted , and would be happy to receive contributions from the brethren . It was their Masonic duty to do so , and he wished to put it before them with the mosthumble grace at his command .

At a later period of the proceedings the W . M . announced that his list amounted to £ 63 15 s . In proposing * ' The Installing and Immediate Past Master , ] ' the W . M . expressed the hope that the brethren would receive the toast with the heartiness it deserved . He had-. besn told by competent authorities that the I . P . M . had performed the installation e-jfc pidlpgly well , and there was no doubt hut that Bro . Gillard had made a deep im-P * Mil ° n upon him . He asked the I . P . M . to receive a Past Mister's jewel , which it was

his fluty to present on behalf of the lodge , and in attaching that gift to his breast he wished the I . I ' . M . long life and prosperity to enjoy the good fellowship of the brethren . Bro . R . Gillard , I . P . M ., returned thanks . This was really the winding up of his year in a very pleasant way . He regretted leaving the chair , for he had felt perfectly at home with the duties , and the further he went the more he appreciated it . But although he had left the chair it would be his duty and pleasure to feel the same interest in the lodge as he had always done . In the first place he had to thank the brethren for the very handsome jewel voted to him , and he assured them he should prize it more than anything

ever presented to him during his life , especially in his Masonic work . He . had next to thank the officers for presenting him with the beautiful collar and Past Master ' s jewel , which he should prize as coming from the hearts of the members of the lodge . He again thanked them for their enthusiastic reception of the toast . " The Initiate , " was next given and appropriately responded to . In the toast of "The Visitors , " the VV . M . accorded ihe visiting brethren a cordial welcome , remarking that for many years past the lodge had been gratified with the presence of a goodly number of distinguished brethren , and the present occasion was no exception to the rule .

Bros . Holmes , P . P . G . D . ; Naylor , P . P . G . W . ; Times , and Cole , responded . Other toasts were given , and the pleasant proceedings terminated . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Org ., were admirably carried out by Madame Eugenia Morgan , Miss Jessie Browning , and Bros . Chas . Butler , and W . H . Webb .

Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 5 th instant . Among those present were Bros . Dr . Millsom , W . M . ; Barry , S . VV . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Paratt , S . D . ; Chisholm , J . D . ; Peck , D . of C . j Hopkins , Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Captain T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Foalfe , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M . j and Hearn , P . M .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a long discussion took place as to the advisability of having an entertainment to which ladies should be invited . The subject was postponed . A banquet followed . •** The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M . He said that it was unfortunate that the W . M ., who was so good a Mason , should not at the first meeting after his installation have had some ceremony to carry out , However , he trusted that before the W . M . vacated the chair , which he so gracefully filled , that there would be plenty of

work for him to perform . The W . M ., in reply , said that he was sorry in one respect that there had ^ been no candidates that evening , but pleased in another way because he was by no means well , and did not feel equal to much mental exertion . He felt extremely gratified with the remarks passed upon his poor merits b y the proposer of the toast , and for the warmth with which the toast had been received by the brethren . He took that opportunity o ! thanking the members of the lodge for their kind support to his list as Steward to the

forthcoming Festival of the Boys School . "The Health of the Visitors" followed . The W . M . said that | they were at all times pleased to receive visitors . The Kennington was a large lodge ; it numbered among its members several very distinguished Masons , brethren whose knowledge of the ceremonies could not be well surpassed . Therefore he believed that those visitors who attended the lodge had opportunities of witnessing good working . Of their subsequent entertainment it was not for him to speak . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1623 , & c , among others , acknowledged the toast .

In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . said _ that it would be superfluous on his part to speak at length upon the respective merits of Bros . Everett and Stuart . These brethren for many years past had had their praises sung , and justly so , by successive Worshipful Masters . He regretted that Bro . Stuart was absent through indisposition . In reply , Bro , Everett made an amusing speech , and at its conclusion paid a high tribute to the merits of his absent colleague . During the evening Bros . Hopkins , Davis , Linwood , and others greatly entertained the brethren by their musical selections .

Islington Lodge ( No , 1471 ) . —A regular meeting was held on Thursday , lhe 14 th Inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , the following brethren being present : Bros . A . Cox . W . M . ; 1 . A . Blount , S . W . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Herts , as J . W . ; R .. Loomes . l . P . MV ; S . Napper , P . M .. Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; E . J . Harrison , S . D . ; C . Isler , J . D . ; C . Horst , LG . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , DC . ; H . Stafford Trego , Org . ; W . Taylor and F . W . White , Stewards ; G ,

Couchman , Tyler ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; G . A . Hopkins , G . E . Walker , T . Spotswood , J . H . Thurman , J . R . White , W . Goring , P . Faber , W . S . Woolacott , C . Weber , F .. H . Marggraf , J . Amand , G . Yexley , E . A . Wagstaff , W . Pannell , D . C . Attwater , F . Si * nmond . « , and 1 . E . Newman . Visitors ! Bros . G . T . Chretien , P . M . 1328 ; J . Petch , P . M . 229 S , P . P . G . S . B . Herts ; J . Bailey , P . M . 180 **;; T . H . Lloyd , 2374 ; and J ; R . Carter , 2374 .

After the confirmation of the minutes , the first business was the passing of Bros . Spotswood , Thurman . White , and Wagstaff . This was followed b y a ballot for Messrs . Walter Chetwin and August Krische , candidates for initiation , which , proving in their favour , they were duly admitted . The ceremonies were admirably rendered by the W . M ., including the ancient charge . The names of two candidates for initiation were

submitted . A letter was read from Bro . A . C . Halestrap , P . M ., and late Treasurer , tendering his resignation as a member of the lodge on account of ill-health , which prevented his attendance . Much sympathy was expressed for Bro . Halestrap , and if universal good wishes could be of any service to him , his recovery would not be long retarded .

Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a nice little repast , which Bro . Tuck , the manager of the hotel , had provided . The usual toasts were given and duly honoured . Replying to the toast of his health , the W . M . enumerated the business for the next meeting , which would be four raisings , two passings , and two initiations , should the candidates be approved . He thanked the brethren for the support they had given him in his Stewardship at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , when he was enabled to take up a list amounting to £ 64 .

" The Health of the Inmates was next proposed , very cordially received , and responded to by them in suitable terms . Bro . Bailey , P . M . 1 S 05 , who replied for " The Visitors , " expressed his thanks for the kindly hospitality extended to them , and his own pleasure in being present to witness the excellent working of his friend the W . M .

Other toasts f < llowed , and the proceedings were continued until a rather late hour . Bro . T .. E . Newman , the musical director of the lodge , had managed a very interesting p rogramme of music . Songs were contributed by Bros . Isler , Goring , Newman , Harding , Amand , and Attwater , and a recitation by Bro . C . M . Coxon , the eveninir ' s entertainment terminating with "Auld Lang Syne . " Bro . H . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac . Oxon , presided at the pianoforte .

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Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ( No . 1602)—The election meeting 0 f this lodge was held at the Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday , the Sth instant , when there was a very large number of brethren and visitors present , including Rro . A . j . Cave , jun ., who presided , and was supported hy Bros . F . C . Everett , I . P . M . ; Lieut . J . G . W . James , S . W . ; H . C . Pickett . J . W . ; John Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; John Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; G . H . Futcher , I . G . ; G . Wheeler , S . D . ; H . G . Davenall , J . D . J . C . Hiscock , D . C ; li . Drew , A . D . C ; W . J . R . Littlewood , William Beckett , W . Wiltshire , and W . J . Franklin , Stewards ; Willie Wright , P . M ., Org . ; G . W . Larter , Parker

P . M . ; Dr . George Brown , P . M . ; C . Cruft , H . Hermann , H . S . , T . W . WellS R . C . Beaumont , W . Howland , G . H . Smithers , W . E . Evans , H . H . Tasker . G . Sage , J . Taylor , J . Porter , J . C . Edwards , G . J . Robinson , M . Woolf , J . S . Goldsmid , A . Raines , A . Coker , E . Andress , J . T . Stickland , F . Heath , E . F . Cripps , F . Stuart , R . Phipps , C . Fumagalli , C . E . Braun , J . Capp , H . T . Sage . J . Skewes , C . Anning , R . W . Callaway , J . Butcher , and S . Hashan . Visitors : Bros . F . Boust , P . M . ; C . A . Bathe . 1708 ; D . J . Witte , 1327 ; T . F . Strutt , G Davev , 153 S ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1677 and 1907 ; J . Edwards , 18 S ; Richard Evans , 1623 ; J . W . B . Crooger , 188 ; J . Kernd-je , 1922 ; W . Noel 1791 ; and S . Goldstein , 1563 .

, The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . W . Howland was raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bros . J . Taylor and J . Porter passed . Bro . Lieut . J . G . W . James , S . W . and I . P . M . 795 , was unanimously chosen W . M . ; the election of Treasurer again falling , and that unanimously , to Bro . John Weston , P . M . Bro , Sheppard was ' elected Tyler , and thanks were expressed by each . Bros . Braun , E . F . Cripps , and R * . Phipps were elected as the Audit Committee , and a Past Master ' s jewel

value 15 guineas , was voted to the outgoing W . M ., and other business having been transacted , lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Hall , where a choice banquet was well served by Messrs . A . Probyn and Co . _ The W . M . briefly , but loyally proposed "The Queen and Craft , " "The Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., " and also "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., with the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " andfull Masonic recognition was accorded to each .

Bro . F . C . Everett , I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Master , " respectfully hut conscientiously acknowledging the great and substantial service Bro . Cave , junr ., had rendered to the lodge during the whole of his term of office , lt was true , he said , that the lodge , during its career , had had many Masters , but none had exceeded in genuine enthusiasm and earnestness the Worshipful Master that was now presiding . The W . M ., Bro . A . J . Cave , jun ., in response , said that , although he felt he had only done his duty , it was hiehlv gratifying to him to find so much kindliness of

appreciation as had been given him all through . He felt also deeply sensible of the distinguishing mark of their favours they had shown by making him a present of a Past Master ' s collar and jewel at a cost ) which was half as much again as was ordinarily voted . He loved the lodge , and its work had given him keen delight , and although he felt some regret that his term had expired , it was highly satisfactory to him to know that in the W . M . elect they would have an officer fully as competent and one in _ whose care the orestisre of the Sir Hueh Mvddelton Lodee would be most worthily sustained ; and so in

submitting " The Health of the W . M . elect , " with success to his career , he knew that a cordially fraternal welcome would be given to it . Bro . Lieut . J . G . W . James , the VV . M . elect , in responding , thanked the W . M . for the kindly words used in making the proposition , and the brethren also for unanimously electing him to the important position . He desired to assure them that , although possessed of every desire to do credit to such high office , there still was in him a natural anxiety as to his capacity to follow such an able and perfect Master as Bro . Cave had

proved himself to be , but still he would try , and if at the expiration ot Ins term tney were satisfied with his efforts , his own satisfaction would be complete . In speaking of the Past Masters and the present , it was always true that " the new took the place of the old , " and he , for himself , desired that the friends and brethren of older days should be present whenever possible to give strength and encouragement to present occupiers of office . He accepted the high office full of earnestness , and hoped that at the close of his terra the brethren would feel themselves justified in applying to him the words— "Well done ! "

....... The W . M ., in welcoming terms , proposed "The Visitors , " whom they were all glad to see with them at every lodge . . Replies were given by Bros . Boust , Bathe , Strutt , Goldstein , Noel , R . Evans , u . Davey , Crooger , and R . M . H . Griffith . , The W . M . proposed" The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " observing that the value of Past Masters could not be over-estimated , they , when , present in lodge , formed a Council of Appealand were always guides . .

, _ ... Bro . J . Osborn , P . M ., Secretary , acknowledged the proposition , saying that the Past Masters were always ready for emergencies , and to be guides when necessary . During the past 30 years they had had good Masters , but with due deference to them all , he doubted whether any one of them had excelled Bro . Cave , their present ruler , who seemed to anticipate everything , forgetting nothing . The lodge had prospered under his reign ; he had introduced fifteen initiates , and rendered good service to their Institutions . Sneakim * for the other Past Masters and himself , they might rely on their

continued fidelity , and for any help they could render . Bro . Dr . G . Brown also replied . The W . M . proposed "The Lodge Officers , " complimenting the brethren on the efficiency and earnestness of every officer , each of whom seemed to vie with the other in the good work to be done . To this the Senior and Junior Wardens and other officers replied . The Tyler's toast brought a perfect and effective meeting to a close . During the evening an excellent musical programme , well arranged by Bro . WilM Wright , P . M ., was rendered .

Clerkenwell Lodge ( No . 1964 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel on the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Cap tain Walter Lurcott , W . M . ; R . Baker , I . P . M . ; W . Collis Clark , S . W . ; A . M . Barnard , J . W , ; Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap . ; James E . Terry , P . M ., Sec . ; J . T . Hoare , 5 . D .: W . A . Hume , J . D . ; J . T . Latham , I . G . ; Captain W . N . Davis , Stwd . 1 H . Chapman , P . M . ; J . J . Goode , P . M . ; W . Brooke , C . E . Gwinnell , H . Dale , A . L . Wilks , W . C . Barnard , Merry , G . F . Edwards , A . A . Copeland , A . E . Couchman , an * * R . I . Morley , Tyler . Visitors 1 Bros . T . B . Tipton , 1 G 24 ; Captain Winkley ; * **> . «•

Price , W . M . 1288 ; W . E . Adams , 1 599 ; Jas . Bayne , Dudley Causton , » ° 5 > - *; Gray , H . Sanders , 917 ; H . Rouch , 917 ; W . H . Ockenden , 142 ; G . Edwards , 7 ' Sidney Tower , 149 1 j Hon . W . Massey Mainwaring , 23 ; and R . T . West , 1744- , The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read ana confirmed ,. tbe W . M . initiated Messrs . W . C . Barnard , A . E . Couchman , T . W ^ wy . G . F . Edwards , and A . A . Copeland . Bro . W . Collis Clark , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . T . Hastings Miller , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., re-elected Treasurer ; an < - Hrn . R . t . Morlev a-rain aooointed Tvler . The Secretary reported the death ot l * - ™ -

Col . Henry Radcliffe , P . M . It was annouced that Bro . Capt . Lurcott ' s list , as Ste * M ™ for the Old People , amounted to the magnificent sum of £ 122 17 s . A Past Master jewel was voted to the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Lurcott , which it was stated he had well earne for his great services , and it was acknowledged by him in suitable terms . Bro . Joseph Gray , late of the Royal Savoy Lodge , having been proposed as joining member , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned toa superb bang ** which was admirably served under the direction of Mr . F . Fogg . -, f his At the close of the repast , and as a preface to the toasts , the W . M . said that 1 ^ speeches would be brief , and he hoped those who had to follow him would adopt the sa

course . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , , , „ , The W . M . proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said that w tbe first time during his term ot office that he had not been honoured with the pr « of a Grand Officer , but Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., was engaged elsewhere , ana Miller , P . G . S . B ., was in the South of France for his health . . ,, saiu

In proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Richard Baker , I . P . M ., j- - ^ the last time that it would be his privilege and pleasure to submit the toast , w [ " * j ^ regretted very much . When Bro . Capt . Lurcott was installed W . M ., he predi cl , ° , ond he would have a splendid year of office , and that had been fulfilled , as it was *" j > | cl doubt that he was the best Master the lodge had ever had , and his year of office w never be forgotten . The toast was drunk with acclamation . , »; t 1 In response , Bro . Capt . Lurcott , VV . M ., stated that when he was elected he \ i \\ 0 great honour . He had tiled to do his best as VV . M ., but it had not been possible 1 ^ , to surpass the able Masters who had gone before him with honour . That P aJ ; n the red-letter one in his existence , having had five initiates , and it was the first tune ^ history of the lodge that they had had so large a number at one time . He had s >*