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recent offspring , the National Artillery Lodge . Bro . Dr . Godson , also , in alluding to the Junior Wardens having compared the Prize Day to a Masonic "Oaks" Day , said that the prize distribution , and the presence of Lady Yarborough , had necessarily drawn away many Grand Officers , including himself , but that he had managed also to avail himself of the honours proffered by the Ubique brethren and had found himself amply recompensed for the effort . He wished the new W . M . and the Iodge a happy new var .

The I . P . M ., Bro . Capt Victor Paget , P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " eulogised Bro . Shackleton as known to all Ubique brethren as an excellent Mason , able and zealous in the performance of duty , and devoted to the good of Freemasonry in general , and of his lodge in particular . Bro . Shackleton had , jointly , with the S . W ., Bro . Capt . Jenkinson , established a Ubique Lodge of Instruction at Woolwich , and the brethren would have for the ensuing year a W . M . who , from his

great experience , would prove to be a " steadiment" to the lodge . TheW . M ., Bro . Shackleton , in response , said that while the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Paget , had said more than he deserved , the W . M . could honestly confess to having endeavoured always to discharge faithfu'Iy whatever duties had been entrusted to him in the service of the Ubique Lodge , and that he felt proud of his exalted position in the distinguished lodge to which the suffrages of the brethren had raised him , for which he heartilv thanked them all .

"The Installing Officer and the I . P . M . " were coupled in a toast by the Worshipful Master . The former responded at once , because he knew the brethren were expecting to hear an eloquent speech from the I . P . M ., and would merely express his hearty thanks for the cordial reception of his name ; whereupon the latter said he had hoped while on his feet to collect suitable thoughts , but Bro . Ritchie ' s eloquence had cut the ground from under him , and he could only say that all his labours in the chair during the past year had been done to the best of his abilities , and " I also thank you . "

The comical manner of both these speeches evoked much merriment . " The Pasters Masters of , and belonging to , the Lodge " was given a bumper . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Ritchie said that , in the presence of so goodly an array of Past Masters and of so many brethren of Masonic distinction , it was an honour not to be lightly prized in standing up as the first Master of a lodge which had attained almost unexampled success , and been productive of so much real good , and , knowing so much of the inherent difficulties attending the progress of a successful lodge , he had a right to feel pleasure and pride in the evidences of his labours not having been in vain .

Bro . Major Boileau , R . A ., P . G . M . Nova Scotia , said it was a great pleasure and honour to find oneself , on return from foreign service , so heartily welcomed by the Ubique brethren as a Past Master belonging to the lodge ; and , in the course of amusing allusions to the increasing influence of the fair sex in matters Masonic , congratulated the Freemasons in England on the prerogative of " Worshipful Masters" to rule their brethren , not having yet been invaded by any " Worshipful Mistress . " Bro . Boileau bore high testimony to the organisation of the Iodge , and to the working of the I . P . M . throughout the past year , concluding with the remark that Capt . Paget was a Master who had put real " Horse Artillery " work into his Masonry .

Bro . Major Hansard , R . A ., P . M ., after presaging a still greater future for the gunners' lodge , gave a graphic narrative of an incident in the recent Italian campaign in Abyssinia , during a reverse , when it became necessary for the general to sacrifice a b » ttalion in order to save the army , and the colonel , rallying around him his soldier Freemasons , successfully held long enough the forlorn post , although they died to a man with their colonel .

The toast of "The Visitors was responded to by Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . of C , who deprecated being styled a visitor , as he had the honour of having been elected an honorary member of the lodge at its consecration . However , during the many years in which he had visited the lodge , and been a privileged guest at the anniversary , he had marvelled not so mi-ch at the increasing proficiency , resulting in the

perfect working they had all witnessed that day , as atthe solid harmony and splendid ieliowship characteristic of the Ubique Masons , who are bound to become the most numerous and most influential of the London district . The Visitors' toast was also acknowledged by the Worshipful Masters of various military lodges already enumerated , and , after the " broken column " had passed round , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable and successful

anniversary . The banquet was laid out in the splendid Victoria Hall of the Criterion , with cro-s benches and lour columns , and the menu on this occasion was worthy of Bro . Mantell , the manager .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The last meeting of this flourishing lodge before the summer recess , took place at the Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the . 7 th instant . Present : Bros . J . W . H . Littleboy , W . M . ; J . Webb , I . P . M . ; Captain J . Hoey , P . M ., S . W . ; A . G . Jackman , J . W . j Major G . Collins , P . M ., Treas . j J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M , Sec ; J . Tomlinson , S . D . j R . Clamp , J . D . j j . H . Askham , P . M ., I . G . ; G . J . Woolridge , B . N . Dadge , F . Milward Wilkins , H . VV . Gloster , A . G . Gunning , and H . G . Whitburn . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . j J . C . Partridge , P . M . 1974 , - E . J . Eastes , 2394 j A . W . Crewdson , P . M ., Charles Welch , P . M ., and H . J . Bidwell , P . M ., allot 2120 j J . Whitburn , 156 4 j and Dr . Frederick L . Moore

The lodge was opened and the minutes of the preceding meeting confirmed , after which Bro . ti . N . Dadge was raised by the Worshipful Master to the Third Degree . The rt ndering of the ceremony left absolutely nothing to be desired . The duties of the chair were most impressively performed , and the W . M . was ably supported by his various officers . Bros . Capt . J . Hoey and Major G . Collins were unanimously elected W . M .

and Treasurer respec . ively for the ensuing year , and Bro . G . J . Mason was again chosen as Tyler by a show of hands . A Past Master ' s jewel ( to be presented at the October meeting ) was voted to the VV . M . for his valuable services in the chair . A gentleman was proposed as a candidate for initiation , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Queen and the Craftj " "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , * " a " nd "The Pro Grand Masler , the Earl cf Lathom j the Deputy Grand Master , Earl Amherst , andtheicst of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were given in quick succession . *

After Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., had replied for "The Grand Oflicers , " the next toast , "The Earl of Onslow , Prov . Grand Master , " was followed by that of " The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge ot Surrey , Present and Past . " The latter was responded to by Bro . Major Collins , P . P . G . S . B . "The Health of the W . M ., " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "Thc Officers , " were then very cordially received and most happily acknowledged .

The speeches terminated with the Tyler ' s toast , but the brethren were slow in dispersing , ow . ng to the excellence of the musical entertainment which had been provided for them . Particular praise must be awarded to Bro . F . Millward Wilkins as a singer , and to Bro . H . J . Bidwell as a reciter , nor would a notice , however brief , of the musical talent displayed on the evening of the Sth inst . be complete , without alluding in terms of high commendation to the seivices of Bro . E . J . Eastes , Org . 2394 , at the organ and piano .

The Horwich Lodge , No . 2324 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th ult ., at the Bridge Hotel , Horwich , when there were present Bros . Zachariah Tetlow , W . M . ; John Evans , S . W . ; J . W . Howarth , J . W . ; Richard Hampson , Treas . ; Hawthorne R . Thornton , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomas Cooper , S . D . j W . H . Howarth , J . D . j W . M . Varley , P . M ., D . C . ; W . W . Glover , I . G . , * James Ryder , John D . Binns , J . II . Hadlield , and T . Mitchell ,

Stwds ., * George Calderbank , Tyler ,- John Rogers , P . M . ; J . Dent , P . Coulthurst , G . Hollord , J . E . Jackson , R . Bates , 1 . Break !!! , Thos . Hone , Vv * . Hibbert , J . Clarkson , W . J . Slater , J . Jones , F . Thornham , T . Kay , J . VVood , * A . Sadler , il . Harrison , T . Eddleston , W . lialwin , J . P . Dent , Dr . W . C . Kigby , j . Farquharson , and John Croukshaw . Visitors : Bros . R . T . Boothby , S . D . 308 ; k . Flanagan , 1267 ; John Waring , P . M . and Sec . 1134 ; E . Hope , S . VV . 146 ; R . Patterson , 1126 ; L . Fairclough , 730 ; and J . Fatnworth , 730 .

The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , after which the W . M . initiated Mr . John Holden , and the charge was delivered by Bro . Hawthorn R . Thornton , P . M ., Sec . Bro . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M ., Org ., P . P . G . Org ., then took the chair and passed Bros . Dr . W . C . Rigby and James Farquharson . Bro . Johnl Rogers

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then took the chair and raised Bro . Joan P . H . —r | j > nt , after which Bro . Varl » y , P . M . I ) . C ., gave the traditional history , and explain- * . ! the third tracing board . Bro . Robert Flanagan , 1267 , was proposed as a joining member . The lodge was then closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to supper , which reflected the highest credit to Mr . and Mrs . Ashcroft . The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in brief but happy terms , which were duly honoured .

Doric Lodge , " No . 2359 . The regular meeting was held on Saturday , the gth instant , at the Didsbury Hotel Didsbury . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the election of W . M . resulted in favour of Bro . John Walker , S . VV . Bro . A . K . Boothroyd , P . M ., was elected Treasurer . The following were present : Bros . A . K . Boothroyd , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; I hn Walker , S . W .: F . Thomas , J . W . ; J . Ward , Sec . ; F . Morgan , S . D . ; J . Laur ' isch

J . D .,- G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . O . East and West Lanes , D . C . ; VV . W . Wilkinson , I . G . ; F . J . Brundrett , Org . ; J . Lawrenson and R . H . Sayers , Stwds . j G . Metcalf ' G . A . Myers , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; Edgar Towell , P . M . ; J . Sharpies , A . G . Green ' H . A . Kay , J . Dearnerley , J . VV . Wardle , W . W . Barker , E . W . Rowsell , J . L . Booth , J . H . Morris , and VV . A . Younge . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Wilcock and J . Woodward , P . M .

Ordnance Lodge , No . 2399 . The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount-pleasant , Plumstead , and if it was not a big affair , was at least a pleasurable one . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Regl .-Sergt .-Maj . J . V . Lee , who began his work by initiating a candidate , Mr . W . Kenny . Bro . A . Gomes , 1423 , was elected a joining member . He then proceeded to invest his successor , Bro . Conductor Francis Hully , S . W . and W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S ., and it is no

figure of speech to say that Bro- Lee ' s working of the ceremony was a splendid display of eloquence and impressiveness . The new W . M . installed his officers as follows : Bros . Lee , I . P . M . ; H . Crowdy , S . W . ; G . Dyer , J . W . ; R . Johnson , Treas . ; W . G . Stackpool , Sec ; Rev . H . H . Walker , M . A ., Chap . ; J . Wheatley , S . D . ; F . N Widgery , J . D . ; F . C . Cook , I . G . ; R . Rawlinson , D . C . ; W . Steer , F . Reynolds , C . Wills and E . Woods , Stwds . ; and W . Redman Org . Bro . Hully commenced his year of office by raising Bros . Ringrose and Patten to the Third Degree , in grand style .

Bro . Lee was presented with a Past Master s jewel for his services to the lodge , and to mark the esteem of the brethren , and a hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge for his excellent work that day as Installing officer , for both of which Bro . Lee returned thanks . Five guineas were voted from the Charity box of the lodge for the immediate relief of the widow of a late brother of the lodge ( which was afterwards made into seven guineas when the Charity box went round at the social board ) , and then the lodge was closed .

The banquet was laid in the fine upper hall of the building , and , served by Bro . Williams , was enjoyed . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; Capt . Woollett , A . S . C ., P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . Eng . , * Capt . W . Weston , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M . 17 S 9 , P . P . S . G . D . Kentj C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M . 1472 , W . M . 21 S 4 ; F . Leeding , W . J . Tatters , F . Tajlor , J . Beddowes , C . Mills , W . Jenny , A , Lawter , | . Austin , W . Booth , F . Gardner , and T . Davies , all of the lodge ; W . A

Anson , W . M ., A . W . Russell , S . W ., A . McQueen , J . W ., and G . H . Davies , P . M ., all of 13 ; G . H . Nichols , W . M ., G . H . Porter , S . W ., and H . Pammant , J . W ., all of 700 ; A . T . Reeve , W . M ., W . Turvey , S . W ., and J . Palmer , J . VV ., all of 1472 ; G . Ingle . W . M ., B . Fowler , S . W ., F . Reed , J . W ., and E . W . Sinnett , P . M ., all oi 153 C ; W . Shackleton , S . W . and W . M . elect , and W . Jenkinson , J . W ., both of 17 S 9 ; T . O'Neill , W . M . 1977 ; and J . Smith , P . M . 1331 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , Bro . Lee proceeded to give the toast of " I'he W . M . " He said he had had the

honour that day of placing into Ihe chair of the lodge a brother whom he had known for over 20 years , and was proud to say that he ( Uro . Hully ) was every inch a soldier and a good one . Bro . Hully had been in her Majesty ' s service for over 25 years , and if he carried out his duties as Master of that lodge in the same manner as he had those of a soldier—and who that had worked with him in that lodge and in their lodge of instruct ! on doubted it?—they would have nothing to complain of . For himself , he felt sure Bro . Hully would be one of the "shining lights " of the lodge ; his perfect knowledge of the ritual and of the lectures was a guarantee that the prestige ot the lodge would be sifj in his keeping . He asked them to drink the toast in bumpers .

Bro . Hully , in responding , said brielly that he could assure them that it was a proud moment for him to occupy the chair of that lodge , and to preside over such an excellent lot of brethren as those around him that night . It had been his ambition for many years to arrive at the Master's chair , and now that he had arrived there , he intended to carry out the duties attached to it to the best of his abilities , and he trusted to their

satisfaction . He then proposed the toast of " The Installing Officer , " and said they had heard how admirably Bro . Lee , P . M ., had worked the ceremony of installation , and placed him ( Bro . Hully ) in the chair of their lodge that day . It was a perfect piece of work , so far as he knew , for Bro . Lee went through it without a halt or falter , and had been congratulated upon the excellence of his working by the Masters and Past Masters present .

Bro . Lee thanked the VV . M . and brethren for their reception of him . If he had given them satisfaction that was all the reward he required , and if he had pleased them it afforded him as great a pleasure . He should attend the lodge , and render the W . M . any assistance in his power , should their esteemed brother require it . There was one thing he could say with safety , and that was that since the consecration of the lodge he had never been absent from one of its meetings , and did not intend to be in the future , if it was in his power to be present .

Bro . Woollett , in responding to the toast of the " Past Masters of , and belonging to the Lodge , " said he had . that night taken a step down the road , and could only say that he should attend the lodge as often as lie could . He might not much longer ba with them , but could assure the W . M . of his support while with them . Bro . Spinks said he knew how little hc deserved to have his name coupled with the toast , as his absence from the Iodge meetings during the past year had been most conspicuous , not having been present since the last installation meeting . However , hc

could assure them that he felt proud to be a Past Master , and also to hold the position of a P . G . officer of the Province of Kent , seeing that their present Prov . G . Master , the Earl Amherst , had just been selected by H . R . H . their Grand Master , for the high and distinguished position of Deputy G . Master of England . He , Bro . Spinks , was not present at Grand Lodge when their esteemed P . G . M . was installed , but felt sure that every brother in the Province present must have been proud , and gave his lordship a hearty reception . He then mentioned that he was standing Steward for the Girls '

School , and trusted the brethren would assist him in taking up a good sum . The smallest contributiun would be thankfully received , for it was the little rains that made the big harvests , and it was a proud thing to say tint one had given something to swall the £ 100 , 000 a year required for the Charities . Bro . Weston said he was proud to be an honorary member of the lodge . Bro . Lee had been a splendid Master , and that day he had finished a good year ' s work by

installing his successor splendidly . In their VV . M . they had a good soldier and a good Mason . He had the pleasure ot seeing , some 11 years ago , Bro . Hully take one of his Degrees in the Bulwer Lodge , at Cairo , and was proud to see him as Master of that lodge . He then urged a warm support of "The Charities . " The scriptures spoke of the three great virtues , " Faith , Hope , and Charity , " but Charity was of them all the greatest . Bro . Jolly also responded .

Bros . Anson , Nichols , Reeve , Ingle , Davies , and Smith responded for " The Visitors . " " The Initiate " and " The Oflicers " followed , and the Tyler ' s toa ; t concluded the proceedings . * The musicaliportion of the evening ' s enjoyment was contribut : d to by Bros . Anson , Nichols , Fowler , Ireland , McQueen , and others .

Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 . The regular meeting was held on Friday , the Sth instant , at Freemasons' Hall-Cooper-street , Manchester . There was a large gathering of brethren , and we are g lad to see Bro . Thos . Plumpton , S . W ., was duly elected Worshipful Master for the yea * * e nsuing .