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An adjournment was then made to a well-served banquet supplied by Messrs . Bertram and Co ., covers being laid for 115 , and at its conclusion the usual toasts were honoured . " The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales" having been proposed by the W . M ., he next referred to the services rendered to Freemasonry by the Grand Officers , whose health he asked the brethren to he .-irtilv drink .

Bro . Lord AMI'TH ILL , Prov . G . M . of Bedfordshire , in reply , said the W . M . had taken him completely by surprise , as he never expected to have to make a speech , and still less to return thanks for the Grand Officers , there being so many of that body of greater years and longer standing , and of far greater distinction than himself . He , therefore , hoped that if the words he spoke were few , they would believe that the thanks he wished to express on

behalf of his colleagues were none the less sincere and hearty . He could confidently assure them , not only on his own account , but on ' theirs , that it was a great and real pleasure to be present , and that they thanked them most heartily for their kindness and hospitality . He need not tell them that the Grand Officers had the interest of the Craft at heart , and it could be nothing but a satisfaction to them to see the Craft spreading almost daily ,

and to see new lodges being founded , especially when it took place under such favourable auspices for the future as the Fulham Lodge . For himself , it had been a great and real p leasure to have witnessed for the first time the consecration of a lodge . He was deeply indebted to the W . M . and the brethren of the lodge for their kindness and ready hospitality on that great occasion , and although his experience had been nil before , he

was sure it would have been difficult and impossible to have witnessed that impressive ceremony under more advantageous circumstances . They could not see the ceremony performed with greater grace and dignity than it was performed that day , and it would be difficult to see it performed under more grand and impressive surroundings . He assured them he should carry away recollections both impressive and pleasing of that great occasion , and

especially would he think of it in a few days when he had to undertake the duty of consecrating a new lodge in his own province . In conclusion , he hoped they would allow him to wish long life and prosperity to the Fulham Lodge and to the Worshipful Master and officers , and he hoped he should not be presumptuous if he wished that might not be the last occasion on which he was present with them ,

"The Consecrating Officers" was next given by the W . M ., who said the founders were immensely indebted to them for the kindness shown incoming down to consecrate the lodge , and every brother would feel he was more than indebted to them for the splendid and magnificent manner in which the consecrating work had been done . It had been his fortune to see the consecration ceremony performed in more than one lodge , but never had he seen

it rendered in the manner in which it had been done that night . They flattered themselves that the new lodge had been started in a manner that few lodges could boast of . The GRAND SECRETARY said they had been compelled to listen to his voice at no inconsiderable length , and he should not be presumptuous enough to inflict anything of a speech upon them , but in the fewest words thank them , on the part of the Consecrating Officers , for the kind reception given the toast proposed so kindly by the \ V . M . It had afforded him

peculiar pleasure to undertake the ceremony which had been gone through , but he could not sit down without acknowledging the great services rendered by those who had done him the honour of assisting , and more especially , he would refer to the most admirable , dignified , and impressive manner in which the work of Grand Chaplain had been performed by Bro . Fenn , Past President Board of General Purposes . On their behalf and his own , he wished the lodge every possible success in the future .

Bro . S . J . ATTENBOROUGH , acting I . P . M .. submitted thetoastof "The Worshipful Master , " and said the founders all knew the immense amount of work Bro . Blanco White had had in getting everything ready for the inauguration of the lodge , the details of which had been under his special care . The way in which the W . M . had received the founders , and the manner in which he

had entertained them , augured well for the future of the lodge . From the work he had seen the W . M . do he was confident that good work would be forthcoming . He had to ask the W . M . to accept a gold founder ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members , and to echo their wish that he would have health and prosperity to wear the jewel in their presence on many future

. Bro . T . BLANCO WHITE , W . M ., returned thanks , and said he could safely assert that that was the proudest day he had passed . Years ago when he was made a Mason there was a talk that there should be a Fulham Lodge , and afterwards the Town Hall was built . Those who were the most prominent in getting the Town Hall built had no . v joined the great

majority , and the idea of the lodge was revived , with the result they had seen that ni ght . He never thought of occupying the chair when the idea was started . It was a pssition of immense responsibility , and gave him great anxiety . Since it was decided he should be the W . M . he had endeavoured to show the founders that it was necessary to found a true and proper lodge , and he was sure that as long as the lodge existed there would never be one word of dis . ord in it . He thanked them for presenting him wilh

the jewel , and assured them that he would do everything he could to see the work was carried out in a proper manner . He next begged to propose the toast of " The Visitors . " From the moment they thought of becoming a lodge , hospitality was decided upon as one of the chief features . They would be pleased to see visitors as olten as they could attend , and could assure them of a hearty welcome . He would couple the name of Bro . Carruthers , S . G . W ., New Sjuth Wales , and Bro . Hayes Fisher , M . P .

Bro . CARRUTHERS , S G . W . New South Wales , sincerely thanked the brethren for their hospitable reception . After an absence of many years , he returned and received a fraternal greeting from brethren who were utter strangers to him . Owing to ihe kindness of the Grand Secretary , he had received nothing but hospitality from brethren of Grand Lodge and other lodges , and when he returned lo New South Wales he should not forget his night in the Fulham l . odtre .

Bro , HAVES FISHER , M . P ., also responded , and said they had been delighted with the beautiful ceremonial they had witnessed . He thanked the W . M . for including his name , although he thought that for the lirst time in his life in that hall he should occupy the unique position of a minnow among the tritons . He was initialed 20 years ago in the Apollo Lodge ,

Oxford , but could not give the lime and attention necessary for the woik . He hoped that lodge would distinguish itself in pursuing the studies of Freemasonry . They had had a splendid example set them , and had witnessed a consecration by one of the most distinguished Masons . Bro . K . EVH , P . G . Treas ., responding for "The Masonic Charities , "

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said that when he first stood as Steward on their behalf , £ 2000 was looked upon as a splendid contribution , but now if the sum of money did not amount to live figures , there was disappointment amongst the officers The large amounts collected showed the amount of vitality there was amongst the Masons of to-day , and before the pres : nt century was over , he wanted

and believed that £ 100 , 000 would be collected for one Institution . He wanted the members of that new lodge to show their goof feeling towards the W . M . by sending him up with a good list at the B > ys' Festival on the 27 th instant . "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant gathering , the success of which was entirely due to the admirable arrangements made by the executive for the comfort of the brethren .

Bro . F . Bevan was assisted in the excellent music il arrangements b y Bros . Brown , Hilton , and Dalzell . Letters of regret at their inxbility ti attend , owing to other important engagements , were received from Bros . Lord Geo . Hamilton , M . P ., P . G . M .

Middx . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; Ven . Archdeacon Sinclair , G . Chap . ; Sir F . Seager Hunt , Bart ., Col . A . A . Owen , Col . Clemente , T . Wakley , jun ., Dr . F . Ernest Pocock , Vice-Pres . B . of G . P . ; C . F . Matier , G . Sec . ( Mark ) , and many others . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Wiltshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF WILTSHIRE .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Wilts was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Devizes , on Wednesday , the 13 th instant , and was largely attended by brethren from different lodges in the county . The Provi G . Master , Earl Radnor , was present . After the ordinary business , the election of new Prov G . Officers was proceeded with as follows :

Bro . H . C . Tombs ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Macdonald ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ H . Howse ... ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ J . A . Randell ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O .

„ F . S . Hancock ... ... ... Prov . J . G . U . „ Maclean ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . of M „ Wilson ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Waters ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D .

„ J . H . Chandler ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Chandler ... ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, H . Bevir ... ... . ; . ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . K . Read ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of W . „ Griffin ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ B . W . Crees ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ C . R . Barnes ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler ;

On account of the death of Bro . F . Sloper the customary banquet was dropped , and a vote of sympathy with the bereaved relatives was moved by Lord Radnor . Prov . Grand I . odge was then closed .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

ATHLETIC SPORTS . " Our Boys , " this year , were favoured with g lorious weather for their annual sports , which took place on Saturday , the Kith inst ., in the School playing-field . The meeting was voted on all hands one of the most successful of the annual gatherings that had ever taken place . The boys , one and all , entered into the various competitions with the greatest energy and spirit . In most of the events the competition was very keen , but Marston ' s running was the feature of the afternoon . Appended is a list of the events and winners .

Throwing the Cricket Ball ( distance 75 yards)—Thomas , I ; Bingham , 2 . Hundred Yards ( over 13)—Fry I ; Jennings 2 . Two Hundred and Twenty Yards Handicap ( under 13)—Hutton , 1 ; Mars ton , 2 . Hundred Yards ( Preparatory School)—Wilson , 1 ; Campbell , 2 . Hundred Yards Final ( open)—Fry 1 ; Hird 2 ; Jennings ( equal ) .

Four Hundred and Forty Yards Handicap ( under 13)—Marston , I ; W . J . Williams , 2 ; Truine , 3 . High Jump ( open)—4-feet 2-inches—Bingham , 1 ; Parker , 2 . Two Hundred and Twenty Yards Handicap ( open)—Leeming 1 ; Jennings , 2 ; Fry , 3 . Bowling at the Wicket ( open)—Bennett , I ; Bingham , 2 . High Jump ( Preparatory School)—3-feet 4-inches—Wilson , 1 ; Milam , 2 .

Hurdle Race ( open)—Blyther , 1 ; Fry , 2 ; Hird , 3 . Three-Legged Race—Bingham and Groombridge , 1 . Hundred Yards Final ( Preparatory School)—Wilson , 1 ; Campbell , 2 . Four Hundred and Forty Yards Handicap ( open)—Cheek . I ; Leeming , 2 ; Jennings , 3 . Hundred Yards ( under 13)—Marston , 1 ; Dickinson , 2 . Two Hundred and Twenty Yards ( Preparatory School ) —Campbell , 1 ; Slaymaker ¦? ..

Hundred Yards Final ( under 13 ) Marston , 1 ; Dickinson , 2 . Eight Hundred and Eighty Yards Handicap ( open )—Marston , I ; Harrison , 2 ; Williams , 3 . High Jump ( under 13)—3-feet g-inches-Marston , 1 ; Bedford , 2 . Hurdle Race , P'inal—Blyther , 1 ; Fry , 2 ; Hird , 3 . Tug of War—Provinces won .

Old Masonians' Race ( 300 yard- ) - Churchill , 1 . Strangers' Race—H . T . Brock , I . Consolation Sack Race ( open)—Chadwick , 1 . The prize of a Silver Watch and Chain for the " Victor Ludorum , " ° Champion of the Sports , was accorded to Marston . At the close of the meeting Miss Everett presented the prizes to the

winners . Bro . RICHARD EVE rematked on the great success of the sports . I ' noted ihe victory of the provinces in the tug of war , observing that London was not altogether the place to develope muscle . He congratulated the winners , and condoled with the vanquished , hoping the latter would be successful next year . The p leasant task devolved upon him of proposing '•> vote of thanks to Miss Everett , who had , as on several former occasions , s " graciously performed that duty . This was canicd with acclamation .

A few words from Bro . EVERETT brought the meeting to a close . The band of the Strand I ' nion Schools enlivened the company with . selection of music , performed under the direction of Bro . W . Binnie .