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Bro . R . P . Scott , who said that it was one of life's little unpleasantnesses that he should be asked to raspond to this to ist , seeing that he was initiated in the lodge , althoug h not now a member of it . He thanked the members for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . Of the ladies he could only say that he was quite certain they must have passed through all the Degrees of Freemasonry , for though they were E . As . in the art of managing their husbands , they were Past Masters in the art of pleasing them , and the ladies desired him on their behalf to thank the members for the hospitality accorded to them , which would serve them to keep the lodge in affectionate remembrance . ......
A musical entertainment was afterwards provided by the lodge , under the direction of Bro . M . C . Isbister , Organist of the lodge , in which Miss Louie Williams , Miss Eva Barlow , Mr . E . Genders , Mr . G . F . Williams , Mr . A . Baldry , and Bros . Hcncke and Nelson , with Bvo . Frank Kennard , pcestidigitateur , took part .
Grays' Valley Lodge , No . 2147 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . LLEWELLYN PUGH . This successful and flourishing provincial lodge of Kent held its installation meeting at the Institute , St . Mary Cray , on Wednesday , the ijth instant . Present : Bros . S . Gate , W . M ., P . M . 2262 , P . G . P . Bucks ; Llewellyn Pugh , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Fred . Lewis , j . W . ; R . J . Pugh , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Kent , Sec . ; Alex . Mitchell , S . D . ; Walter Beer , J . D . ; E . Baldwin , I . G . ; Frank Stanger , P . M ., D . C . ; T . R .
Greenfield , Stwd .: W . Tapsell , Tyler ; J . T . Cookson , P . M . ; A . IS . Oxley , P . M . ; VV . li . Bailey , P . M . ; W . R . Bassett , W . P . Taylor , C . B . Richards , G . H . B . Matthews , W . G . Burgess , A . Bailey , and C . R . H . Lewis . The visitors were : Bros . J . Lonsdale , 1010 ; G . M . Fraser , P . M . 1426 ; Chas . VV . Stone , P . M . 507 ; A . VV . Clemow , P . M . 2262 , P . G . T . Bucks ; J . Hattersley , P . M . 2262 , P . P . J . G . W . Bucks ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , P . M . 1641 and 507 . of the read and confirmedThe Auditors
The minutes previous meeting were . presented their report , which was received and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition . A ballot was taken for Bro . Charles James Brown , 20 G 2 , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Also a ballot for Mr . VV . G . Burgess for initiation , which also proved unanimous , and he was duly initiated in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . G . H . B . Matthews , 308 , was also passed by the W . M . with marked effect . Bro . Samuel Gale , W . M ., very kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., to allow him to instal his brother . Bro . F . Stanger ,
P . M ., D . C , presented Bro . Llewellyn Pugh , W . M . elect , to receive from the Installing Master , Bro . R . J . Pugh the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed with accuracy , and deeply impressed the Board of Installed Masters . The VV . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . F . Lewis , S . W .: A . Mitchell , J . W . ; F . Stanger , P . M ., Treas . ; R . ] . Pugh , P . M ., Sec ; W . Beer , S . D . ; E . Baldwin , J . D . ; A . Bailey , I . G . ; A . E . Oxley , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Bailey , P . M ., Org . ; F . Greenfield and A . Savage , Stwds . ; and VV . Tapsell , Tyler . The
addresses were admirably rendered by Bro . R . J . Pugh . The W . M ., in very appiopriate and appreciative remarks , presented the Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . S . Gale , I . P . M ., whom he thanked , on behalf of the lodge , for the great care and attention he had bestowed upon the duties , and the brethren wished him long life to wear itas P . M . of the lodge . Bro . S . Gale , l . P . M ., heartily thanked the brethren for their handsome gift , and observed that ever since he was admitted a member of the lodge he had endeavoured to perform his duties to the very utmost , and now that he
had left the chair he should not relax one iota . He hoped the VV . M . would have plenty of work , and be as thoroughly well supported by his officers as he had been during toe past year . The inscription on the jewel was as follows : " Presented to W . Bro . S . Gale by the members of the Cray's Valley Lodge , No , 2147 , as a token of esteem and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as W . M ., 1900-91 . " On the bar Qnhrtus Dccimus . A candidate for initiation was proposed , which 13 a happy augury . Bro . S , Gale , l . P . M ., was appointed Charity Representative .
The business of thc lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren left by train from St . Mary Cray to Holborn to hold their banquet at Frascati's Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., which was highly appreciate J and excellently served . The W . M . presented the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly received .
In proposing * ' His Majesty the King , " the W . M . said they all knew the excellent service he had rendered the Craft , and was now the Protector . The W . M ., in giving the toast of " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , M . W . G . M ., " mentioned the ability he had shown in presiding over the Province of Sussex , and they had every confidence that he would carry out the duties of G . M . as efficiently as his illustrious brother , his Majesty the King .
The toast of "The Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was very appropriately given and received . The W . M . next proposed " The Prov . G . M ., Earl Amherst , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and said the brethren knew their great ability and efficiency , and they were all deeply grateful for the services they rendered to the vaiious lodges in the province . Their lodge had been honoured by Prov . G . Lodge in electing Bro . R . J . Pugh as Prov . G . Std . Br ., and the brethren were indeed proud that so worthy a . brother had been chosen . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . R . J . Pugh .
In reply , Bro . R . J . Pugh said lie was extremely gratified for thc manner thc toast had been proposed and received by the brethren oh behalf of the Prov . G . Ollicers , who carried out their duties in an exemplary manner . He also thanked the l . P . M . for so kindly giving way to allow him to instal his brother into the chair . It had been his great privilege to instal five Masters during the last six years , and the VV . M . was only the Steward when he himself was Master of the lodge . He was pleased to be engaged in the service of the lodge , for which he had a great love , and never wished to sever his connection therewith .
Bro . S . Gale , l . P . M ., said he had the honour and pleasure of proposing the toast of "The VV . M ., " which he did in most cordial terms . The W . M . had performed his various duties with great credit , and he trusted he would have a most successful year , and he assured him he would have the most hearty support of every brother in the lodge . The toast was received most cordially .
The VV . M ., in reply , said he was grateful for thc kind words the l . P . M . had said of him , and remarked if he ever attained to the efficiency with which the l . P . M . and the P . Ms , had carried out their duties in the chair he should be indeed proud . It was 10 years since he was initiated , and he should endeavour to fill thc chair honourably and with dignity , and pciform the duties to the best of his ability ; and if he failed , he knew he had the help of the worthy Past Masters , who would support him in all his undertakings . 1 Ic most heartily thanked them .
Bro . F . Lewis , S . W ., next proposed the toast of the evening— "The Initiate" —in commendable terms , congratulating him and the lodge on his membership , and thc brethren had no doubt that from the rapt attention paid to the beautiful ceremony he would go forward , and prove himself a worthy brother in the lodge . In teply , Bro . Burgess said he responded with mixed feelings of pljasure an J
disappointment , the latter , inasmuch as it was an agreeable one , after the many remarks about the ordeal he had to go through . However , it was the greatest day in his life , and he was extremely satisfied . Indeed , from what he had already learnt , he was delighted , and he hoped to prove a good Mason , and would do his btst for the Craft into which he had thrown his lot , and he most heartily thanked them .
The W . M ., in most cordial terms , presented the toast of " The Visitors , " which was fully and appreciatively responded to by Bros . Lonsdale , Chas . H . Stone , Fraser , Chas . W . Stone , Clemow , and Hattersley . The toast of ' 'Ihe l . P . M . " was next presented by thc VV . M . in terms of eulogium as to his faithfulness and exceptional working and as a worthy brother . Bio . Gale , I P . M ., responded in an able and most befitting manner .
Bio . L . Pugh , W . M ., in placing the toast of " The Past Masters , I reasurer , and Secretary , " said they were a most able array and worthy of emulation . He was delighted that Bro . F . Stanger , P . M ., had accepted the mandate of the brethren and had become their Treasurer , and he would prove one of the very best . Of thc Bro . Secretaiy all knew his steiling worth ( and none better than the VV . M . ) , and the excellent service he had rendered to the lodge since his initiation , and more particularly since his accepting the Stcretaryship the last six or seven years . The lodge was to be congratulated up'm having such a worthy body of Past Masters . In response , Bro . F . Stanger , P . M ., Treas ., thanked the brethren for their trust reposed in him . He was very pleased to accept , being one of the oldest members and
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was delighted to see good and true young blood joining the lodge , and still further a proposition that evening , which augured well for the prosperity of the lodge .. Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., Sec , also thanked the brethren on behalf of the Past Masters , cf which he was the senior , and reminded them of the willingness of his brother Past Masters to assist him in the work of the lodge whenever circumstances required , and further their endeavours to attend regularly at the meetings and thus assist materially in preserving the unity of the members of the lodge .
The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Ollicers , " said Lodge 2147 had always complimented itself on its officers , and those invested that evening were quite up to the usual standard of excellence . The S . W . and J . W . most ably responded , and each pledged himself to do his utmost to uphold its credit . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and enjoyable meeting .
A capital programme of music was arranged by Bro . Walter James , very ably assisted by Madame Helen Coleman , Miss Nelly Beare , Mr . W . E . Minaton , Mr . Hy . McLeod , Mr . Fullerton , and Bros . Lindley Darby and Walter James ( Bro . Walter James' Concert Party ) . Mr . Manaton ably presided at the piano .
Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 216 S . INSTALLATION OF . BRO . S . GARCIA . The installation of this successful lodge , as usual , attracted a large gathering of members and visitors , who were well rewarded for their visit by witnessing an excellent exhibition of working by Bro . Nathan Robinson , L . C . C . The brethren present included Bros . Nathan Robinson , W . M . ; Robert Gregory , l . P . M . ; J . H . Mitchell , J . W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Baldwin , S . D . ; W . Short , J . D . ; S . Garcia , D . C . ; I . F . Haskins , Org . ; T . Moore , C Duvall , J . II . Moggridge , P . M ., and J .
Musto , Stwds . ; J . Nash , P . M . ; R . J . Murton , P . M . ; R . H . Goddard , P . M . 1155 , Tyler ; E . I .. Summers , F . Paterson , F . VI . Armstrong , W . P . Martin , T . H . Hawkins , E . Walk ' s , M . J . Garcia . C . R . Wookey , W . Mackell , E . Wadmore , A . A . Millward , G . M . Phillips , J . Jessell , H . J . Garrod , J . C . Stenner , E . S . Herbert , Oliver Hawkes , M . Brouret , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . C Spaull , P . D . G . D . C ; J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br . ; George Everett , P . G . Treas . ; ] . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; H . Emlyn , 2 SG 7 ; J . Rift , 1791 ; R . G . Robinson , P . M . 55 ! J- D . Myers , P . M . 2020 ;
John Newbery , S . W . 23 S 0 ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 ; N . B . Robinson , J . D . 51 ; T . H . Russell . Chap . 240 S ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1 G 77 ; C E . Hutchinson , 141 S ; C . W . Hawtrey , S . D . 957 ; J . E . Hambleton , P . M . 1319 ; W . A . Brown , 73 ; . John Brill , 7 S 0 ; J . J acobs , P . M . 25 ; J . R . Evan , 1000 ; Robert Manuel , P . M . uy 5 ; D . W . Fowler , si 1 ; H . C Goodall , 2817 ; T . F . Bryen , S . D . 204 S ; W . Rills , 170 S ; R .
M . Paul , 2020 ; A . Pettit , P . M . 1732 ; Robert Hume , W . M . 1635 ; E . C . Beall , 1507 ; VV . Lewis , 1360 ; H . Roach , 55 ; G . E . Cummings , 270 S ; S . Myers , 715 ; A . Rowland , 2020 ; J . H . Baker , 2427 ; G . Uctley ; H . E . Sanders , 55 ; C . Kiefert , 1319 ; D . Gottlieb , 1319 ; Thomas Sweeney , iG ( S . C . ); C II . Mosslield , 24 SS ; F . Byrd Page , 1 G 11 ; W . W . Morgan . 177 ; S . G . Asher , 24 SS ; T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec . 1 GS 7 ; G . H . Barnes , 1 GS 7 ; N . Mitchell , 2265 ; and II . B . Mirks , 405 .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the S : civ !' . ar / read a letter from Bro . W . Thomas , P . M ., resigning the offLe hf Treasurer and his membership of . he lodge . The W . M ., in moving that the resignation be accepted with deep regret , said that no man had been more deservedly respected in the lodge than Bro . W . Thomas , and they were extremely sorry to lose him . At the audit meeting Bro ; Thomas had declared his intention of resigning and all that persuasive eloquenc ; could do was showered upon his devoted head to get him to alter his decision , but he rigidly
adhered to it . Bro . R . J . Smerdon , P . M ., was unanimously elected Trjasiirer , ani on his proposition a sum of 2 . 5 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys on the Master elect ' s li"t . The resignation of Bro . H . J . Allcroft , son of the distinguished brother after whom the lodge was named , was accepted with regret . Bro . Sam Garcia , P . M ., who for many years has rendered splendid service as D . C , was installed as W . M . by Bro . Nathan Robinson , P . M ., whose fine rendering of the ritual fittingly closed a successful year of oflice . The sacred solo , "Be thou faithful unto
death , " was well sung by Bro . Herbsrt Emlyn , accompanied by Bro . J . Kift ( organ ) , and Bro . J . E . Hambledon (' cello obligato ) . The officers invested were Bros . Nathan Robinson , l . P . M . ; J .. II . Mitchell , S . W . ; F . A . Baldwin , J . W . ; R . | . Smerdon , Treas . ; Robt . D . Cummings , P . M ., F . Z ., Sec . ; William Short , S . D . ; E . F . Jain : s , J . D . ; J . R . Musto , I . G . ; J . H . Moggridge , P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . James Frederick Haskins , P . G . Org . Herts , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; Thos . Moore , Chas . Duval ! , Arthur Benjamin , and Ernest Wallis , Stwds . ; and R . H . Goddard , Tyler .
" Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the visitors and the lodge was closed . After a splendid banquet , th j usual toasts wer * honoured . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand O . Ticers , " expressed the honour and pleasure conferred upon him by having his name associated with so important a toast . He was pleased to respond as a P . G . Treas . in this lodg :, as it was associated with the name of a brother who broke down the barrier of exclusivjness and brought about the annual election of G . Treasurer . Bjfore Bro . Derby Allcroft ' sdiys , '
Bro . Tompkins held the office for 23 years . They rejoiced at the change to annual elections , for there were only two elective officers in Grand Lodge—as in an ordinary lodge—the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer . They looked upon this as a Grand Treasurer ' s lodge because Bro . Allcroft was the first to break down the barrier . There was a chance now for any brother who had performed his duties in a manner satisfactory to the Craft to attain the position of G . Treasurer . Bros . A . C Spaull , P . A . G . D . C , and J . ] . Thomas , P . G . S . B ., also replied .
The VV . M . then proposed Ihe Masonic Charities , " and referred to one of the boys in the Boys' School—a son of a former member of the lodge—who had shown such cleverness that he had been retained in the School to receive the benefits of a higher education . He ( the W . M . ) intended to represent this lodge as Steward for the Boys' School , and thanked the lodge for the 25 guineas voted , as he wanted a list worthy of this lodge . Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., having observed that all three Masonic Institutions were worthy of support , said the W . M . ' s appeal was more
particularly directed to the Boys' School . He felt that that Institution had a particular claim upon this lodge , which was a comparatively young but a successful lodge . No lodge had had a better illustration of the advantages of the Masonic Institutions than this , for it had had four boys who had been elected to the Boys' School . The lodgf had been most generous to all thc Institutions , particularly the Boys , and was asked again to be generous for the reason that the W . M . had announced his intention of acting as Steward to the Institution , to which four boys from the lodge had been elected . If the
lodge had not been generous it would not have possessed the voting power to be successful . He was glad to hear the W . M . lefer to tne boy who was to rece ' we higher education , which would fit him to occupy a higher position than usual . The brethren might take the lesson to heart of a brother who was in good circumstances , which justified his admission as a member . Before he took the Second Degree he had broken
down , and his child came before the Boys' School , and was elected . All the brethren knew , Irom the excellent reports furnished , how thc work of the Institution was going on . They were engaged in building new Schools , and hoped to take in a larger number of boys than was possible in their limited sphere of operations . He thanked the lodge for the 25 guineas voted , and hoped the members would enable the W . M . to take up a record list from a lodge which had received such benefits from the Institution .
Bro . Nathan Robinson , 1 . P . M ., said that it was no mean task he had to perform in proposing " The Health of the W . Master , " especially considering the fact that if he had health and strength he should have to propose the toast live times during the W . M . ' s year . As what he said that night might be brought up in evidence against him next time , he was in an unenviable position . He was echoing the sentiments of the members in saying the VV . M . had commenced in a most satisfactory manner , and they would be doing credit to him and honouring themselves by sending him up with a good list for the Boys .
Bro . Sam Garcia , P . M ., VV . M ., returned thanks , and said he felt proud of thc position in which they had placed him . He had to folio * such goad Masters and workers that he feared for himself in being able to do a > will as they had done . Hs would , however , do his best to msrit tha continuities of thiir approval . H ; hadhop ; d the S . W . would have gone on into tho chair , bot whin his o , vn namj was propossi at the election it afforded him an immensi amount of satisfaction . The members had only seen him in one oflice since he joined the lodge—D . C—and he had s ; en many initiated and pass through the chair . The feeling in th * lodge was gooJ , an ! he how ; i it wouU continue so for many years .
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Bro . R . P . Scott , who said that it was one of life's little unpleasantnesses that he should be asked to raspond to this to ist , seeing that he was initiated in the lodge , althoug h not now a member of it . He thanked the members for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . Of the ladies he could only say that he was quite certain they must have passed through all the Degrees of Freemasonry , for though they were E . As . in the art of managing their husbands , they were Past Masters in the art of pleasing them , and the ladies desired him on their behalf to thank the members for the hospitality accorded to them , which would serve them to keep the lodge in affectionate remembrance . ......
A musical entertainment was afterwards provided by the lodge , under the direction of Bro . M . C . Isbister , Organist of the lodge , in which Miss Louie Williams , Miss Eva Barlow , Mr . E . Genders , Mr . G . F . Williams , Mr . A . Baldry , and Bros . Hcncke and Nelson , with Bvo . Frank Kennard , pcestidigitateur , took part .
Grays' Valley Lodge , No . 2147 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . LLEWELLYN PUGH . This successful and flourishing provincial lodge of Kent held its installation meeting at the Institute , St . Mary Cray , on Wednesday , the ijth instant . Present : Bros . S . Gate , W . M ., P . M . 2262 , P . G . P . Bucks ; Llewellyn Pugh , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Fred . Lewis , j . W . ; R . J . Pugh , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Kent , Sec . ; Alex . Mitchell , S . D . ; Walter Beer , J . D . ; E . Baldwin , I . G . ; Frank Stanger , P . M ., D . C . ; T . R .
Greenfield , Stwd .: W . Tapsell , Tyler ; J . T . Cookson , P . M . ; A . IS . Oxley , P . M . ; VV . li . Bailey , P . M . ; W . R . Bassett , W . P . Taylor , C . B . Richards , G . H . B . Matthews , W . G . Burgess , A . Bailey , and C . R . H . Lewis . The visitors were : Bros . J . Lonsdale , 1010 ; G . M . Fraser , P . M . 1426 ; Chas . VV . Stone , P . M . 507 ; A . VV . Clemow , P . M . 2262 , P . G . T . Bucks ; J . Hattersley , P . M . 2262 , P . P . J . G . W . Bucks ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , P . M . 1641 and 507 . of the read and confirmedThe Auditors
The minutes previous meeting were . presented their report , which was received and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition . A ballot was taken for Bro . Charles James Brown , 20 G 2 , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Also a ballot for Mr . VV . G . Burgess for initiation , which also proved unanimous , and he was duly initiated in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . G . H . B . Matthews , 308 , was also passed by the W . M . with marked effect . Bro . Samuel Gale , W . M ., very kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., to allow him to instal his brother . Bro . F . Stanger ,
P . M ., D . C , presented Bro . Llewellyn Pugh , W . M . elect , to receive from the Installing Master , Bro . R . J . Pugh the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed with accuracy , and deeply impressed the Board of Installed Masters . The VV . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . F . Lewis , S . W .: A . Mitchell , J . W . ; F . Stanger , P . M ., Treas . ; R . ] . Pugh , P . M ., Sec ; W . Beer , S . D . ; E . Baldwin , J . D . ; A . Bailey , I . G . ; A . E . Oxley , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Bailey , P . M ., Org . ; F . Greenfield and A . Savage , Stwds . ; and VV . Tapsell , Tyler . The
addresses were admirably rendered by Bro . R . J . Pugh . The W . M ., in very appiopriate and appreciative remarks , presented the Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . S . Gale , I . P . M ., whom he thanked , on behalf of the lodge , for the great care and attention he had bestowed upon the duties , and the brethren wished him long life to wear itas P . M . of the lodge . Bro . S . Gale , l . P . M ., heartily thanked the brethren for their handsome gift , and observed that ever since he was admitted a member of the lodge he had endeavoured to perform his duties to the very utmost , and now that he
had left the chair he should not relax one iota . He hoped the VV . M . would have plenty of work , and be as thoroughly well supported by his officers as he had been during toe past year . The inscription on the jewel was as follows : " Presented to W . Bro . S . Gale by the members of the Cray's Valley Lodge , No , 2147 , as a token of esteem and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as W . M ., 1900-91 . " On the bar Qnhrtus Dccimus . A candidate for initiation was proposed , which 13 a happy augury . Bro . S , Gale , l . P . M ., was appointed Charity Representative .
The business of thc lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren left by train from St . Mary Cray to Holborn to hold their banquet at Frascati's Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., which was highly appreciate J and excellently served . The W . M . presented the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly received .
In proposing * ' His Majesty the King , " the W . M . said they all knew the excellent service he had rendered the Craft , and was now the Protector . The W . M ., in giving the toast of " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , M . W . G . M ., " mentioned the ability he had shown in presiding over the Province of Sussex , and they had every confidence that he would carry out the duties of G . M . as efficiently as his illustrious brother , his Majesty the King .
The toast of "The Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was very appropriately given and received . The W . M . next proposed " The Prov . G . M ., Earl Amherst , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and said the brethren knew their great ability and efficiency , and they were all deeply grateful for the services they rendered to the vaiious lodges in the province . Their lodge had been honoured by Prov . G . Lodge in electing Bro . R . J . Pugh as Prov . G . Std . Br ., and the brethren were indeed proud that so worthy a . brother had been chosen . He should couple with the toast the name of Bro . R . J . Pugh .
In reply , Bro . R . J . Pugh said lie was extremely gratified for thc manner thc toast had been proposed and received by the brethren oh behalf of the Prov . G . Ollicers , who carried out their duties in an exemplary manner . He also thanked the l . P . M . for so kindly giving way to allow him to instal his brother into the chair . It had been his great privilege to instal five Masters during the last six years , and the VV . M . was only the Steward when he himself was Master of the lodge . He was pleased to be engaged in the service of the lodge , for which he had a great love , and never wished to sever his connection therewith .
Bro . S . Gale , l . P . M ., said he had the honour and pleasure of proposing the toast of "The VV . M ., " which he did in most cordial terms . The W . M . had performed his various duties with great credit , and he trusted he would have a most successful year , and he assured him he would have the most hearty support of every brother in the lodge . The toast was received most cordially .
The VV . M ., in reply , said he was grateful for thc kind words the l . P . M . had said of him , and remarked if he ever attained to the efficiency with which the l . P . M . and the P . Ms , had carried out their duties in the chair he should be indeed proud . It was 10 years since he was initiated , and he should endeavour to fill thc chair honourably and with dignity , and pciform the duties to the best of his ability ; and if he failed , he knew he had the help of the worthy Past Masters , who would support him in all his undertakings . 1 Ic most heartily thanked them .
Bro . F . Lewis , S . W ., next proposed the toast of the evening— "The Initiate" —in commendable terms , congratulating him and the lodge on his membership , and thc brethren had no doubt that from the rapt attention paid to the beautiful ceremony he would go forward , and prove himself a worthy brother in the lodge . In teply , Bro . Burgess said he responded with mixed feelings of pljasure an J
disappointment , the latter , inasmuch as it was an agreeable one , after the many remarks about the ordeal he had to go through . However , it was the greatest day in his life , and he was extremely satisfied . Indeed , from what he had already learnt , he was delighted , and he hoped to prove a good Mason , and would do his btst for the Craft into which he had thrown his lot , and he most heartily thanked them .
The W . M ., in most cordial terms , presented the toast of " The Visitors , " which was fully and appreciatively responded to by Bros . Lonsdale , Chas . H . Stone , Fraser , Chas . W . Stone , Clemow , and Hattersley . The toast of ' 'Ihe l . P . M . " was next presented by thc VV . M . in terms of eulogium as to his faithfulness and exceptional working and as a worthy brother . Bio . Gale , I P . M ., responded in an able and most befitting manner .
Bio . L . Pugh , W . M ., in placing the toast of " The Past Masters , I reasurer , and Secretary , " said they were a most able array and worthy of emulation . He was delighted that Bro . F . Stanger , P . M ., had accepted the mandate of the brethren and had become their Treasurer , and he would prove one of the very best . Of thc Bro . Secretaiy all knew his steiling worth ( and none better than the VV . M . ) , and the excellent service he had rendered to the lodge since his initiation , and more particularly since his accepting the Stcretaryship the last six or seven years . The lodge was to be congratulated up'm having such a worthy body of Past Masters . In response , Bro . F . Stanger , P . M ., Treas ., thanked the brethren for their trust reposed in him . He was very pleased to accept , being one of the oldest members and
Craft Masonry.
was delighted to see good and true young blood joining the lodge , and still further a proposition that evening , which augured well for the prosperity of the lodge .. Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., Sec , also thanked the brethren on behalf of the Past Masters , cf which he was the senior , and reminded them of the willingness of his brother Past Masters to assist him in the work of the lodge whenever circumstances required , and further their endeavours to attend regularly at the meetings and thus assist materially in preserving the unity of the members of the lodge .
The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Ollicers , " said Lodge 2147 had always complimented itself on its officers , and those invested that evening were quite up to the usual standard of excellence . The S . W . and J . W . most ably responded , and each pledged himself to do his utmost to uphold its credit . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and enjoyable meeting .
A capital programme of music was arranged by Bro . Walter James , very ably assisted by Madame Helen Coleman , Miss Nelly Beare , Mr . W . E . Minaton , Mr . Hy . McLeod , Mr . Fullerton , and Bros . Lindley Darby and Walter James ( Bro . Walter James' Concert Party ) . Mr . Manaton ably presided at the piano .
Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 216 S . INSTALLATION OF . BRO . S . GARCIA . The installation of this successful lodge , as usual , attracted a large gathering of members and visitors , who were well rewarded for their visit by witnessing an excellent exhibition of working by Bro . Nathan Robinson , L . C . C . The brethren present included Bros . Nathan Robinson , W . M . ; Robert Gregory , l . P . M . ; J . H . Mitchell , J . W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Baldwin , S . D . ; W . Short , J . D . ; S . Garcia , D . C . ; I . F . Haskins , Org . ; T . Moore , C Duvall , J . II . Moggridge , P . M ., and J .
Musto , Stwds . ; J . Nash , P . M . ; R . J . Murton , P . M . ; R . H . Goddard , P . M . 1155 , Tyler ; E . I .. Summers , F . Paterson , F . VI . Armstrong , W . P . Martin , T . H . Hawkins , E . Walk ' s , M . J . Garcia . C . R . Wookey , W . Mackell , E . Wadmore , A . A . Millward , G . M . Phillips , J . Jessell , H . J . Garrod , J . C . Stenner , E . S . Herbert , Oliver Hawkes , M . Brouret , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . C Spaull , P . D . G . D . C ; J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br . ; George Everett , P . G . Treas . ; ] . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; H . Emlyn , 2 SG 7 ; J . Rift , 1791 ; R . G . Robinson , P . M . 55 ! J- D . Myers , P . M . 2020 ;
John Newbery , S . W . 23 S 0 ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 ; N . B . Robinson , J . D . 51 ; T . H . Russell . Chap . 240 S ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1 G 77 ; C E . Hutchinson , 141 S ; C . W . Hawtrey , S . D . 957 ; J . E . Hambleton , P . M . 1319 ; W . A . Brown , 73 ; . John Brill , 7 S 0 ; J . J acobs , P . M . 25 ; J . R . Evan , 1000 ; Robert Manuel , P . M . uy 5 ; D . W . Fowler , si 1 ; H . C Goodall , 2817 ; T . F . Bryen , S . D . 204 S ; W . Rills , 170 S ; R .
M . Paul , 2020 ; A . Pettit , P . M . 1732 ; Robert Hume , W . M . 1635 ; E . C . Beall , 1507 ; VV . Lewis , 1360 ; H . Roach , 55 ; G . E . Cummings , 270 S ; S . Myers , 715 ; A . Rowland , 2020 ; J . H . Baker , 2427 ; G . Uctley ; H . E . Sanders , 55 ; C . Kiefert , 1319 ; D . Gottlieb , 1319 ; Thomas Sweeney , iG ( S . C . ); C II . Mosslield , 24 SS ; F . Byrd Page , 1 G 11 ; W . W . Morgan . 177 ; S . G . Asher , 24 SS ; T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec . 1 GS 7 ; G . H . Barnes , 1 GS 7 ; N . Mitchell , 2265 ; and II . B . Mirks , 405 .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the S : civ !' . ar / read a letter from Bro . W . Thomas , P . M ., resigning the offLe hf Treasurer and his membership of . he lodge . The W . M ., in moving that the resignation be accepted with deep regret , said that no man had been more deservedly respected in the lodge than Bro . W . Thomas , and they were extremely sorry to lose him . At the audit meeting Bro ; Thomas had declared his intention of resigning and all that persuasive eloquenc ; could do was showered upon his devoted head to get him to alter his decision , but he rigidly
adhered to it . Bro . R . J . Smerdon , P . M ., was unanimously elected Trjasiirer , ani on his proposition a sum of 2 . 5 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys on the Master elect ' s li"t . The resignation of Bro . H . J . Allcroft , son of the distinguished brother after whom the lodge was named , was accepted with regret . Bro . Sam Garcia , P . M ., who for many years has rendered splendid service as D . C , was installed as W . M . by Bro . Nathan Robinson , P . M ., whose fine rendering of the ritual fittingly closed a successful year of oflice . The sacred solo , "Be thou faithful unto
death , " was well sung by Bro . Herbsrt Emlyn , accompanied by Bro . J . Kift ( organ ) , and Bro . J . E . Hambledon (' cello obligato ) . The officers invested were Bros . Nathan Robinson , l . P . M . ; J .. II . Mitchell , S . W . ; F . A . Baldwin , J . W . ; R . | . Smerdon , Treas . ; Robt . D . Cummings , P . M ., F . Z ., Sec . ; William Short , S . D . ; E . F . Jain : s , J . D . ; J . R . Musto , I . G . ; J . H . Moggridge , P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . James Frederick Haskins , P . G . Org . Herts , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; Thos . Moore , Chas . Duval ! , Arthur Benjamin , and Ernest Wallis , Stwds . ; and R . H . Goddard , Tyler .
" Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the visitors and the lodge was closed . After a splendid banquet , th j usual toasts wer * honoured . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand O . Ticers , " expressed the honour and pleasure conferred upon him by having his name associated with so important a toast . He was pleased to respond as a P . G . Treas . in this lodg :, as it was associated with the name of a brother who broke down the barrier of exclusivjness and brought about the annual election of G . Treasurer . Bjfore Bro . Derby Allcroft ' sdiys , '
Bro . Tompkins held the office for 23 years . They rejoiced at the change to annual elections , for there were only two elective officers in Grand Lodge—as in an ordinary lodge—the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer . They looked upon this as a Grand Treasurer ' s lodge because Bro . Allcroft was the first to break down the barrier . There was a chance now for any brother who had performed his duties in a manner satisfactory to the Craft to attain the position of G . Treasurer . Bros . A . C Spaull , P . A . G . D . C , and J . ] . Thomas , P . G . S . B ., also replied .
The VV . M . then proposed Ihe Masonic Charities , " and referred to one of the boys in the Boys' School—a son of a former member of the lodge—who had shown such cleverness that he had been retained in the School to receive the benefits of a higher education . He ( the W . M . ) intended to represent this lodge as Steward for the Boys' School , and thanked the lodge for the 25 guineas voted , as he wanted a list worthy of this lodge . Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., having observed that all three Masonic Institutions were worthy of support , said the W . M . ' s appeal was more
particularly directed to the Boys' School . He felt that that Institution had a particular claim upon this lodge , which was a comparatively young but a successful lodge . No lodge had had a better illustration of the advantages of the Masonic Institutions than this , for it had had four boys who had been elected to the Boys' School . The lodgf had been most generous to all thc Institutions , particularly the Boys , and was asked again to be generous for the reason that the W . M . had announced his intention of acting as Steward to the Institution , to which four boys from the lodge had been elected . If the
lodge had not been generous it would not have possessed the voting power to be successful . He was glad to hear the W . M . lefer to tne boy who was to rece ' we higher education , which would fit him to occupy a higher position than usual . The brethren might take the lesson to heart of a brother who was in good circumstances , which justified his admission as a member . Before he took the Second Degree he had broken
down , and his child came before the Boys' School , and was elected . All the brethren knew , Irom the excellent reports furnished , how thc work of the Institution was going on . They were engaged in building new Schools , and hoped to take in a larger number of boys than was possible in their limited sphere of operations . He thanked the lodge for the 25 guineas voted , and hoped the members would enable the W . M . to take up a record list from a lodge which had received such benefits from the Institution .
Bro . Nathan Robinson , 1 . P . M ., said that it was no mean task he had to perform in proposing " The Health of the W . Master , " especially considering the fact that if he had health and strength he should have to propose the toast live times during the W . M . ' s year . As what he said that night might be brought up in evidence against him next time , he was in an unenviable position . He was echoing the sentiments of the members in saying the VV . M . had commenced in a most satisfactory manner , and they would be doing credit to him and honouring themselves by sending him up with a good list for the Boys .
Bro . Sam Garcia , P . M ., VV . M ., returned thanks , and said he felt proud of thc position in which they had placed him . He had to folio * such goad Masters and workers that he feared for himself in being able to do a > will as they had done . Hs would , however , do his best to msrit tha continuities of thiir approval . H ; hadhop ; d the S . W . would have gone on into tho chair , bot whin his o , vn namj was propossi at the election it afforded him an immensi amount of satisfaction . The members had only seen him in one oflice since he joined the lodge—D . C—and he had s ; en many initiated and pass through the chair . The feeling in th * lodge was gooJ , an ! he how ; i it wouU continue so for many years .