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should be made to the Secretary for the labour , time , and attention he had bestowed upon the work . The members had ordered a special jewel for Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , but as they wished it to come from the lodge , he proposed a motion that the jewel should be presented to the Secretary for the valuable work he had done . Bro . Reynolds intended visiting America this year , and should have some special

token to show the esteem in which he was held by the lodge . Bro . Baker , as I . P . M ., wished to say that Bro . Reynolds was a model Secretary , for he had been most attentive and energetic in the establishment of that lodge . ' The motion having been unanimously carrier ) , the W . M . presented the jewel to Bro . Reynolds , who thanked the brethren most sincerely for thrs token of their respect . He

appreciated it very much , and hoped he should continue to give satisfaction as long as he was Secretary of the lodge . Letters of regret were received from the Grand Secretary , the Lord Mayor , Bros . H . T . Wood , Thos . Fenn , J . W . Woodall , P . G . Treas ., J . H . Gayton , and F . H . Gottlieb . A vote of condolence was passed sympathising with Bro . Gottlieb in the loss he had sustained by the death of a

daughter . An address to Bro . Gen . Shryock , thanking him for his kind gift to the members of Centennial jewels of the G . Lodge of Maryland , which had been beautifully illuminated by Bro . George Kenning , was on view , and much admired . A letter having been received from Bro . Hedges thanking the lodge for services rendered to the late Centenary

Festival of the Girls School , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where a recherche banquet was served by Bro . Bertini , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Mella . The hall was decorated by English and American flags , and the tables with a bouquet to each brother of a white and red rose and corn flowers , presented by Bro . T . A . Dickson , of Covent

Garden . " The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M . "The Grand Officers" was given by Bro . Kedge , S . W ., who eulogised the services rendered by the Grand Officers , remarking that in that lodge they were particularly favoured

in having amongst th em several officers of Grand Lodge as members . There was not a large array of G . Officers present that evening , but those in attendance were fully capable of representing the rest . Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., returned hearty thanks on behalf of the Grand Lodge . The duties of the Pro G . M . and Deputy G . M . were well-known to all , and they

were also aware [ of the efficient manner in which those duties were discharged . The Pro G . M . had recently returned from the south of the globe , where he had capably discharged a most delicate mission in the deliberations which had taken place . The Dep . G . M . had frequently shown with what zeal he performs his duties in Grand Lodge . The duties of Grand Officers were by no means

slight , as he had found , and it must be gratifying that the M . W . G . M . had made such an excellent selection for the present year . " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States " was proposed by Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., I . P . M ., who said that was a toast unusual in most lodges , but it was a very propitious one , and ought never to be avoided in that

lodge . He was glad to see that at the first banquet after he had quitted the chair the toast was still given . The Grand Lodges of the United States were representative in America similar to the single Grand Lodge in that country , it was the community of that fraternisation that was the true spirit of Masonry . Whatever they could do in their lodge to identify themselves with the other side of the Atlantic was rendering a great service to the cause , and he

took great credit to himself for being one of those who endeavoured to promote the union of Masons on both sides . As the King of Sweden had very properly said—they worshiped the same Divinity—God . He was their Father both on this side of the Atlantic and the other . Without further preface he gave them the toast , and coupled with it the name of their respected , highly honoured , and estimable Bro . Waller .

_ Bro . Consul-Gen . T . M . Waller said that was an awful time for him . He had responded to that toast so often during the three happy years he had been with them in England that it was difficult for him , on a convivial occasion like the present , to find a new line to follow . He was sure , however , from the pleasant faces he saw around him , that they would do what they could to help him . Before the

lodge was instituted there was a representative in this good old country , this Masonic England , of 18 of the Grand Lodges of America . And who was that representative ? Why he was Bro . Brackstone Baker , I . P . M ., who had proposed the toast . He was delighted to think that when he went back to America—for the policy of that country send all good men back in four years—and met

representative Masons in splendid gatherings like the present and was called for a speech , he should always have ready a powerful subject . He would tell them what that subject was . He should say that of the Masons over in that great England , that great historic England , that splendid country , one third were occupied in tracing their lineage , one half trying to find fortunes , and one half bothering

the Consul General . Perhaps they would think the representative of so many Grand Lodges would be at least 600 years old , ugly as the worst picture that English artists four centuries ago could produce , and serious as Nero . He should tell the Masons of that country that he had seen their representative who was not any such man . No ! he was not 600 years old , but there was not an Englishman

or any man in the world who would not pray God that Bro . Baker would live 600 years , and for ever be as joyous and as gay as they saw him that night . It was difficult to be serious when everyone present seemed so full of merriment . Yet that was an occasion of the world . They were seated at the banquet table of the first lodge representing the English speaking people across the ocean . It was an

experiment . He honoured and congratulated Bro . Baker on the success of that experiment . A Masonic lodge had been founded that recognised the fact that Masonry was all theworldover—likelove , andhad thesamelanguage . There might be different ways of expressing it , but the aim was the same , the joy was the same . Bro . Baker was the father of

the lodge . He ( Bro . Waller ) had something to do in being father of the lodge , haying been one of the founders . He was more than that , being one of the original officers . His delight was that in that world to which all good Masons go , he should look down upon his successors when they gazed upon the records of that lodge and found that T . M .

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Waller was a founder , an officer , and S . D . He undertook the office on the express condition that he should not act . But there the record was made , and would remain for ever and ever . Bro . Hancock performed the duties of S . D ., and he trusted that 500 years hence the successors of that brother would find a record that he acted as S . D ., and not Consul-General Waller . There were 67 Grand Lodges in

the world , and how many of them were in America ? He could imagine some brethren present guessing three , four , perhaps five . His was a great country , Masonically , for of the 67 Grand Lodges they possessed 48 in America . Byarid-bye , if they wete . not careful , they would have them all . If they did , he was sure of one thing—they would have the Royal representative of Masonry in England at

the head , for there was not a country where God s sun shone where the fact was appreciated more than in America that the Prince of Wales—that splendid representative , of this country , that man who would be a great man in any country where men where appreciated for their merits—that he was the head of the Order in England . In his country not only had they most of the Grand Lodges , but they had more

than that . They had 700 , 000 Masons in America that night , and Bro . Baker was the father of them all . One thing he wished , and that was that the Masons in America could see that splendid gathering of the Anglo-American Lodge in England , which , under Bro . Baker , had been a success after a year . If the brethren present that evening were in the midst of those American Masons they would

hear such a cheer for the present W . M . and the founders of . , the lodge , as would make them thank God if there was an earthquake that would swallow them all up . Bro . Baker , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of the W . Master , " remarking that he ( I . P . M . ) did not merit the exordium of praise bestowed upon him by Bro . Waller . If he had been a good W . Master , he was glad they now

had a better one , or as good a one to succeed him . Whatever enjoyment he might have afforded them at the festive board , ihey now had a perfect W . Master who would do credit to his election and honour to the lodge . They wished Bro . Clark , W . M ., all the success that he had had during the past year , and he need not assure that brother that he would have the support of the officers and past

officers in the creditable position of life through which he was passing . Bro . Clark , W . M ., would then be able to say " I was in Arcadia , " meaning that lodge , Bro . Adolphus Clark , W . M ., in reply , said he was sincerely obliged to the I . P . M . for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received it . He could realise

some of the responsibilities attached to the office and the duties he was obliged to perform during his year . He knew he should receive the support of the officers who had been appointed , and that the work would be done in a fairly good manner , and he hoped to the satisfaction of all . There was no doubt a good deal depended upon the W . M ., and particularly in such a lodge as that . It was , therefore ,

with a good deal of diffidence that he accepted the office , for he thought he should not perform the duties satisfactorily . He thought , however , that he could try , having passed through the chair before , although of quite a different lodge , he determined to do his best to give satisfaction . He had taken a great interest ih the formation of that lodge and its progress . He should always have its

interest at heart , and anything he could do for the members , or the benefit and progress of the lodge he should be pleased to do . He thanked them one and all for the reception given him . " The Initiate " was next given , and responded to by Bro . Jackman . Bro . Baker , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Masonic

Charities , " said he need not tell them that Charity was one of the distinguishing qualities of a Freemason ' s heart . He was reminded that Bro . Binckes would be glad of a few more Stewards at his Festival next week , to help to provide for the 260 boys now in the Institution . Bro . Fredk . Binckes , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , thanked Bro . Baker extremely for the kind

way in which he had alluded to the Masonic Institutions . First , he must say with reference to what the I . P . M . had said ot the success of the Girls'School Centenary Festival . Everyone naturally felt great pride that that Centenary Celebration was attended with such an enormous amount of success , and all joined in one feeling of congratulation . When they came to speak of the effect upon the boys , he need

not say he addressed them with feelings of great apprehension . In that lodge there were two sections whom he might address . Firstly , those in this country who were conversant of what was done for the Charities , and , secondly , those American brethren who were represented there , and whose sympathies were with them . He did not know how to appeal to them that evening . Bro . Major

Lambert had kindly undertaken the duties of Steward for that lodge , and he hoped that although Bro . Tilton was so magnificently supported for the girls , there might be found some ready to support the Boys' School . It seemed a pity if the success of the Girls' Centenary was reared on—he was about to say the ruin of the other Institution . He was overwhelmed with anxiety as to the result of this

Festival next week . Their good friend Bro . Lambert was an energetic worker , and the brethren would not neglect him . They had listened to many eloquent appeals that evening , and it would ill become him to trespass on their time , but he begged them to do something for the Boys ' School . They would forgive him if he alluded to the attacks being made upon the management . He could tell

them that he stood there as the official representative of that Institution , and while he claimed something of moral courage , never shrinking from expressing his own opinion , he would not have the hardihood to appear before them that evening , if in that abominable circular which had been issued , there was one tittle of truth . They courted investigation j they invited enquiry . Those

who had leisure should visit the Institution on Saturday at the distribution of prizes , and see if they could detect neglect in the management in any shape or way . They were charged with being in bankruptcy . The Institution was never in better condition . The funded property had increased from £ 11 , 000 to £ 17 , , which was small enough he was prepared to admit ; the new building was

paid for ; their liabilities were small ; and the property at Wood Green increased . He invited them to visit the School and see the happy faces of those receiving the benefits . If he could do so he was prepared to publish the testimony rendered during many years , not only from expupils , but also from friends and relatives of the boys . Let them regard the establishment of an Old Masonians' Institu-

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tion , numbering between 70 and 80 members , associated f the purpose of maintaining the tradition of the Boys' Instil and proving how they valui the benefits they had received and say if that Institution was deserving of the abominahl ' attacks made upon it . He stood before them fearless ! challenging enquiry and courting investigation , and aske 1 their warm sympathies for an Institution that was m = ; -

taming 260 sons of Freemasons . He asked at their hand such an amount of sympathy and support that would hel through the Steward , Bro . Lambert , in continuing th management of that Institution in a condition of efficiency and which , he hoped , it was destined to continue for man years to come . As far as his part was concerned , he was made the subject of attack . His services had been before the Craft for 30 years , and he was prepared to offer himself to their investigation , and ask if he had endeavourort J

discharge the duties devolving upon him . In the unfor tunate position in which the Institution was placed , he was there , as he had been lately before many meetings nre pared to answer questions . He confidently appealed to " them to give the Institution that support they felt it deserved , and help them in their exceptional need and difficulty . It seemed that the Boys' Festival of the 27 th would be a failure , but he begged them to make thai- fa ; i .. J .

as small as possible by theirsupport and fraternal sympathy He asked for the support of the influential members not only the support of their money , but their moral support at the forthcoming Festival , proving that the unmannerly attacks had no weight with those who brought the good judgment of a right mind . They would forgive him for speaking warmly , for he was warm in the advocacy of a right cause , as those responsible for the management of the Boys' School were void of offence towards God and

man . Several other toasts were subsequently given , after which the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Herbert i-chartau , Org ., who was assisted by Bros E . Dalzell , P . M . ; H . Taylor , P . M . ; and H . Horscrof . '

DOVER . —Peace and Harmony Lod ge ( No . 199 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Snargate-street , when the following brethren were present-Bros . James W . Bussey , W . M . j Thomas Hearn , I . P . M .-George James Bussey , S . W . ; George Church , I W Rev . V . S . Vickers , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; E

Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; James D . Terson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; J . Falconer , S . D . ; Alfred T Dartnell , J . D . ; K W . Prescott , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D D . C ; W . Walker , I . G . ; Henry S . Boyton , P . M ., P P . % \? ; , W-Cessford , P . M ., P . P . G . P . j W . Gardner , P . M ., John Bordeaux , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . 0 . Kennett , P . M . ; James Sparling , F . Dane , B . C . Morris , E . Ernest

Swan , C . Fielding , John James Wright , W . M . 1208 ; J . B . Cass , W . W . Burkett , J . W . 120 S ; H . A . Farley , H . Richardson , W . J . Lambert , H . H . Goodwin , M . Russell , C . H . C . Marsh , James Wood , F . C . Swoffer , W . J . Best , and the following visitors : Bros . C . Kingsmill , W . M . 125 ; W , G . Sturgeon , W . M . 429 ; Georra Beale , W . M . 1096 ; G . H . Cheney , 558 J E . A . Dane ,

558 ; R . W . Philpott , 558 ; S . Watts , W . B . Baker , J . D . ; E . W . Macdonald , William Jackson , Charles Bendle , P . O . Potter , P . M . ; and E . Pont , of 1208 ; George Band , P . M . 1096 , P . P . A . G . P ; William Sharp , 661 j B . Wood , P . M . 784 ; J . S . Simcox , SS , Walter l homas , 417 ; and others . The lodge was opened , and after the usual routine

business the W . M . elect , Bro . George J . Bussey , was installed by the outgoing Master , Bro . James W . Bussey . The following officers for the year were also appointed and invested : Bros . James Walter Bussey , I . P . M . ; G . Church , S . W . ; J . Falconer , J . W . ; Rev . V . S . Vickers , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Edward Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; James D . Terson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; A . T . Dartnall , S . D . ; W . WalkerJ . D . ; F . W . Prescott ,

, P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; G . H . Gifford , Org . ; E . C . Fielding , I . G . ; W . J . Best and H . H . Goodwin , Stwdi .. ; G . Willson , Tyler ; and L . Marsh , Asst . Tyler . Bro . J . D . Terson was re-elected to serve on the Kent Charity Committee . A vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . W . Gardner , on his celebrating his golden wedding , and a vote of thanks was also passed to the outgoing MasterBro . J .

, W . Bussey , for his services in the chair during the last two years and also for his having installed his successor . The outgoing Master thanked the brethren for the vote , and , in order to commemorate his Mastership , presented the lodge with a beautiful engraving of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of England . The W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge of

instruction , presented Bro . James D . Terson , P . M ., with a gold pendant to mark the appreciation of his services as Preceptor . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banquet room and partook of an excellent dinner , which was served in a very recherche" manner by Bro . A . T . Dartnall .

MORPETH . — D'Ogle Lodge ( No . 636 ) . - Celebration of Bro . Wm . Davidson ' s Silver Wedding . —At the regular meeting on Thursday evening , the 31 st ult ., the W . M ., Bro . J . Hann , on behalf of the members of the uboue lodge , presented Bro . Wffl ' Davidson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland , with the Victoria Jubilee jewel and an illuminated address as a bre

token of the high esteem in which he is held by the - thren , and as a momento of the celebration of his Silver Wedding . The worthy recipient most ably acknowledged the honour done him by the presentation . He also thanked the brethren for the congratulations extended to « r 5-Davidson . There was a large attendance of the brethren . The address reads thus—To Wm . Davidson , Esq ., B . A .,

P . M ., D . C . ( No . 6 3 6 ) , P . P . S . G . W ., , , Northumberland . Worshipful Sir and Brother , , The Freemasons of D'Og le Lodge , Morpeth , with whom you have been so closely connecteu during trip last fivonlv . nu » , » ,. < A * nt ii < to aPProa ,

„ you on the occasion of the celebration of your S'lv Wedding , in order to express our hearty congratulation and our sincere trust that The Great Architect or in Universe may accord to you andyour esteemed Wife ma ' J years of domestic happiness , surrounded by loving cniK » and true friends .