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W . M . a happy year of office , and if he followed in the footsteps of those before him in the lodge he would feel satisfied that he had performed his duties . Bro . Walter Dennis , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . Master . " This was the installa-Tnn night when the W . M . entered upon his duties and the brethren turned over in their minds the question as to what sort of a Master they were to have . Those who had seen and watched Bro . Sherwood in the lodge would agree that he was one to whom they looked forward for a successful year of office which would reflect great credit upon himself .

Bro . C G . Sherwood , W . M ., returned thanks and said he felt it very difficult to undertake the office of W . M . when he looked blck upon the brilliant array of Past Masters—those who had carried out the ritual in a most creditable manner . He , therefore , felt great diffidence , and if he could only equal them he should deserve some credit . The prosperity of the lodge was due to the way in which it had been conducted . One of their members—Bro . Langton—had done yeoman service and others had obtained Provincial rank , and richly deserved the honour . He would endeavour to carry out his duties as far as he possibly could and thanked them for the kind manner in which they had received the toast .

The W . M . then proposed " The Installing Master , " and said it was hardly possible for any brother to do the work in a more excellent manner thin Bro . Djnni ; , I . P . M ., and it would be impossible to say too much in his favour . He hoped they wjuld have other officers who would do their work as excellently . In presenting Bro . Dennis , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , he expressed the hope that the I . P . M . would live long to wear it and value it .

Bro . Walter Dennis , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast and the gift . Like the present W . M ., he recognised the ability shown by his predecessors , which had been a great incentive to put his shoulder to the wheel and do his best to maintain the reputation and credit of the lodge . If he had pleased the brethren and they were satisfied , that was all the reward he required , as it was a reward of which any W . M . could justly be _ proud . He should always wear with pride the jewel presented to him as a reminder of a year of office which he hoped had been successful .

For " The Visitors " Bros . J . Wortley . W . M . ; H . J . Brook , W . M . ; and T . Cooks , W . M ., responded . *; The Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters , " and "The Officers " were also heartily hon oured before the pleasant proceedings terminated .

Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . A large number of distinguished brethren assembled in the Great Hall of St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital , E . C ., on the 14 th inst ., on the occasion of the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge . Amongst the members present were Bros . W . J . Walsham , W . M . ; T . G . A . Burns , P . P . G . D . Surrey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Rev . Sir Borradaile Savory , Bart ., Chap . ; Clement Godson , P . G . D . ; D'Arcy Power , Sec . ; Alfred Cooper , P . M ., P . G . D . ; l ) r . F . Lawrence , P . A . G . D . C ; T . Trollope , P . M . ;

E . Letchworth , G . Sec .,- H . Mackintosh , P . A . G . D . C ; Walter Gripper , Treas . ; Dr . R . J . Reece , J . W . ; P . S . Abraham , S . D . ; G . H . R . Holden , J . D . ; Ernest Clarke , I . G . ; F . Swinford Edwards , D . C . ; J . H . Gilbertson , C . P . White , J . H . Robinson , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Sir J . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Capt . E . M . Money , P . A . G . D . C . ; Colonel N . G . Dundas , P . G . D . ; A . Tupman , P . P . G . W . WestYorks ; H . J . Skelding , P . G . Stwd . ; H . Gordon Brown , P . A . G . D . C ; H .

Bott , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Mead , P . G . S . B . ; J . D . Langton , P . D . G . D . C ; H . Pretty , S . W . GSo ; A . Rudd , 2266 ; F . J . Smith , J . W . 171 ; W . E . Montgomery , W . M . 270 ; J . H . Ward , P . M . 916 ; N . Stanhope Scott , I . W . 4 ; C . Beaumont , W . M . 24 S 6 ; H . C . S . Dumas , P . M . 410 ; J . G . Hallett , J . D . 2233 ; Rickard W . Lloyd , 2 C 30 ; F . J . McCann , 2420 ; E . Livingstone Oakley , P . M . ; W . VV . Leej P . M . ; and others .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and Bro . C . Christopherson , M . R . C . S ., VV . M . 1 S 42 ; P . V . Dodd , M . R . C . S ., Radnor Lodge ; and H . Hind , F . R . C . S ., Tees Lodge , were elected joining members . Messrs . J . C . Keats , M . R . C . S . ; E . W . Brewerton , M . R . C . S . ; and H . Burrows were next initiated . Bra . T . G . A . Bums was presented as W . M . elect , and was installed into the chair , the ritual receiving ample justice at the hands of Bro . W . J . Walsham , I . P . M . The officers invested were Bros . R . J . Reece , S . W . ; Walter Gripper , J . W . ; Rev . Sir Borradaile Savory , Bart ., Chap . ; Clement Godson , P . G . D ., Treas .: D'Arcy Power , Sec . ; P . S . Abraham ,

S . D . ; G . H . R . Holden , J . D . ; E . Clarke , I . C ; F . Swinford Edwards , D . C . ; J . H . Gilbertson and C . P . White , Stewards ; G . H . Robinson , Org . ; and P . F . Madden , Tyler . The ancient charge was impressively delivered to the initiates by the newlyinstalled W . M . Bro . Walsham , I . P . M ., was presented with a handsome Past Mister ' s jewel in recognition of his eminent services , and the gift was suitably acknowledged . The Audit Committee's report , showing an excellent balance , was adopted , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . A ., „ ., i ., at .. in ,, n f . A — i . e ...... I . al . 1 ... 11 ... I i .. ^* ........ rt W Arln ¦< fi * . !¦ ... l . an In . . . I ln . pl . uauijui 1 i iua 111 klic iwauviu Miauiaui butuauai luaaia

, r , . naa uncn . . IU aL J- » , TTIII . II . received hearty recognition . Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " said it gave the Craft intense satisfaction to know that the Pro G . M . had emerged from his retirement and was present at the prize distribution of the Boys' School . The Dep . G . M . was one of the most capable of Provincial Grand Masters and was al ways ready to do his duty in Grand Lodge . The great Masonic event of the previous week , and of all time had produced an astounding result in the announcement of a total which had been

almost miraculously obtained . The outside world could not understand where the money came from and why it was given . He had been asked and had replied that it was Masonry . The next thing to do was to look after the Girls' School . He did not know any profession that had so much to do with the girls as the medical profession in their early days and afterwards , and he was , therefore , sure the W . M . of the Rahere Lodge would go up as Steward for the Girls' School and would take a go 3 d list from the members .

Bro . W . J . Walsham , I . P . M ., then proposed " The W . M ., " which toast , he said , must be the toast of the evening . He was not going to dilate upon the good qualities and virtues of the W . M ., for Bro . Burns was well known to them all . They had been told that the W . M . was of good report , true and trusty , and held in high esteem—and all these things could be said of him and more . It gave him ( the I . P . M . ) very great pleasure to install the W . M ., having known Bro . Burrs during the whole of his hospital career as one of the best students at Bartholomew ' s School , as a capable house surgeon ,

and , at the present lime , as an ar . i-sthetist that could not be surpassed in London or the whole world . 7 hey had an excellent Worshipful Master , who had set an example of brevity , and he would therefore call upon the brethren to drink the toast . Bro . T . G . A . Burns , P . P . G . D . Surrey , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the professional and Masonic eulogy he had been good enough to pass upon him . He was proud of the Habere Lodge . He had some prominent part in its foundation , and it must be a proud moment in any man ' s life to be installed in the chair of a lodge which drew upon such an important class from all over the country . On looking round their iaiiiiiiiciii meeting wuuiu less icci

|»; . , ne ue man numan u ne am nor , very proua indeed . The W . M . next gave "The Installing Master , " and said they had all seen the work done by Bro . Walsham during his membership , and knew that during his Mastership he was perfect . The I . P . M . had practised courtesy and good feeling , and the members would be enthusiastic in wishing him long life to continue with them . Bro . W . J . Walsham , I . P . M ., responded , and endorsed the remarks previously made by Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton as to the necessity of supporting the VV . M . in his Stewardship for the Girls' School . "The Initiates" was duly honoured , after which

Bros . E . Owen , W . M . Sancta Maria Lodge—which recently elected the W . M . of the Rahere Lodge an honorary member—Beaumont , W . M . 24 SG ; and Montgomery , W . M . 270 , replied for " The Visitors . " IL ^ w \ ' J- Re « e , S . W ., replied for "The Officers , " pledging them to loyalty to their VV . M . The Tyler ' s toist then closed the proceedings , n I ?; **• N Robinson , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and was kindly assisted by Bros . West , Ernest Clarke , Holden , and Cripps .

+ PKINCESS HHNRY OI- PHUSSIA left Buckingham Palace on Monday evening , with her children and suite , for Germany . Bro . Col . the Earl of StrafTxd , Equerry to the H ^ i ? ' ^'" attendance . Her Royal Highness proceeded by the London , Cntham , ana Uover Railway from Victoria , and travelled vhi Queenborough and Flushing .

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Royal Alfred Chapter , No , 777 . The installation meeting of this young , but flourishing chapter wis held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , when there were present Comps . C . T . Tyler , Prov . G . Scribe E ., as M . E . Z . ; F . Dowse , H . ; E . Miles , J . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., Scribe E ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . J . Arnan Tait , S . N . ; Alfred Gibbs , P . S . ; E . H . Gale Crowdy , P . Z . ; VV . Macklin , and T . P . Whateley . Visitors : Comps . R . F . Gould , P . A . G . S . ; C . Pulman , A . G . D . C . ; and W . A . Shaw , 2317 .

Chapter having been duly opened , the minutes were reid and confirmed . The balance-sheet and report of the Audit Committee were read , received , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Billots were taken for Bros . Hirvey George Herbert , W . M . 2101 , andG . J . Hoare , Tyler 777 , the latter as a serving brother ( by dispensation ) , which proving satisfactory , they were admitted and exilted . Comps . F . Djwse , E . Miles , and Alfred Gibbs were then installed in the chairs of M . E . Z ., H ., and J . respectively , by Comp . C . T . Tyler , who had also previously acted as M . E . Z . during the ceremony of

exaltation . Comp . Alfred Gibbs was elected Charity Representative in the place of Comp . T . Aitken , who had resigned . The following companions were then invested with the insignia of offke : Comps . J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., S . E . j Rev . J . Arnan Tait , S . N . ; E . H . Gale Crowdy , Treas . ; T . P . Whateley , P . S . ; W . Macklin , 1 st A . S . ; and G . J . Hoare , Janitor . The absence of the I . P . Z ., Comp . M . Dodge , through illness , was much deplored , and Comp . C T . Tyler was warmly thanked tor performing the duties that

would have devolved in the natural course upon the retiring M . E . Z . Letters of regret at inability to attend were read from the G . Supt ., Comp . the Earl of Onslow ; Comps . H . J . Strong , A . H . Bowles , and otheis . The companions afterwards dined together , and the usual toasts followed , that ol "The Grand Officers" being replied to by Comps . Gould and Pulman , and "The Provincial Grand Officers " by Comp . Tyler .

Duke of Connaught Chapter , No . 1524 . The installation meeting of this chapter took place at Anderton's Hotel , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . Van Oss , M . E . Z . ; E . J . Turnbull , H . ; Cotterill , J . ; Hodges , Green , Linnett , Potts , iStowe , May , Baxter , Harper , Hollingshurst , Milton , Burgess , Willis , Puck , Trapps , and Williams , Janitor . The chapter was opened , and Comp . E . J . Turnbull was installed M . E . Z ., Comp . Cotterill , H ., and Comp . Linnett . L , bv Comp . Hodges . P . Z ., assisted bv Comp . Milton ,

P . Z . The M . E . Z . invested the officers as follows : N . Green , S . E . ; T . G . Hodges , Treas . ; W . T . Potts , S . N . ; ] . Harper , P . S . ; H . Hollingshurst , ist A . S . ; H . B . Burgess , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Williams , Janitor . Comp . E . J . Turnbull then exalted Bro . Willis , of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , into Royal Arch Masonry in a very impressive manner and afterwards addressed the chapter upon the great loss they had sustained in the death of their father and founder , the late Comp . W . H .

Lee , expressing his personal experience of his great kindness during his Masonic career and the many kindly acts and assistance whereby he had been enabled in some measure to obtain the proud position he occupied thit night . The M . E . Z . proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to his widow and family from the chapter as a mark of respect and sympathy . This was strongly supported by Comp . Hodges and carried unanimously .

The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , which was followed by the customary toasts . Comp . Van Oss proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Turnbull , " who , he said , by the masterful manner he had exalted the candidate that evening and the very impressive delivery of the ritual , had proved himself to be heart and soul devoted to Freemasonry . The chapter could indeed look forward to a most successful year under his control , for he had done much to bring the chapter to its present most prosperous

condition , and he trusted that the M . E . Z . might be blessed with health and strength to carry out the duties of the exalted position to which he had that night been installed . He considered that it was quite impossible for the duties of the M . E . Z . to be better performed than they had been that evening by Comp . Turnbull , who was a credit to R . A . Masonry . Comp . Turnbull , in reply , thanked the members of the chapter for the very flattering reception given to him , and could assure them that he would do his level best to carry out the important duties of his high officehe trustedwith satisfaction to himself and

, , credit to the chapter . It had always been his motto to try and do " everything well , " and if he had succeeded in doing so in the various offices which he had already filled , thev might rety upon him doing so now that he occupied the proud position of their M . E . Z . He was afraid that he could not claim credit for all the good things that had been said of his Masonic working ; but he would certainly try and deserve them . In conclusion , he thanked them for their cordial co-operation and support , which he felt sure

would be continued during his year of office , and assured them that the brilliant record of the Duke of Connaught Chapter should not be tarnished by any neglect of duty upon his part , and he trusted that every companion of the chapter might be blessed with health , wealth , and prosperity during the coming year . Comp . Hodges replied to the toast of " The Treasurer and S . E . " The M . E . Z . proposed " The H . and J ., " to which Comps . Cotterell and Linnett replied .

Comps . Harper , Hollingshurst , and Burgess responded to the toast of " The Officers . " The Janitor ' s toast terminated a most pleasant and successful evening .

Mozart Chapter , No . 1929 . The election meeting of this chapter was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Aiinng those present were Comps . Dr . Russell Beardmore , M . E . Z . ; Major T . W . Richardson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., H . ; H . J . Lardner , P ,. Z . , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as J . ; and Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . J . P . Wadeof the St . John ' s LodgeNo . 4 S 5 and it

, , , being unanimous he was duly exalted to the Digree of Riyil Arch Misanry , th ; ceremony being admirably performed . Comp . Myer ' s resignation was received with regret . Comp . Dr . R . Beardmore was unanimously re-elected as M . E . Z . ; Comps . Major T . W . Richardson , H . ; H . F . Cain , J . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; Dow White , S . N . ; R . A . Gowan , P . Z ., Treas . ; and VV . Line , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel

was voted to the M . E . Z . Apologies for 11 jn-ittendince were received from Comps . R . A . Gowan , P . Z ., Treas . ; Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , P . Z . ; J . Boulton , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . ; H . F . Cain , and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed , and over which the M . E . Z . presided most genially . The only toasts were "The Queen and Royal Arch Misonry , " " The Grand Z ., " " The M . E . Z ., " " The Exaltee , " and " The Visitors . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Abbey Chapter , No . 2030 . The first installation mealing of this chapter was held at the Westminster Town Hall , on the Cth inst ., when the founders and members were congratulated on the progress made . Those present included Comps . J . R . Cleave , H . ; E . Newlmd , J . ; J . Gibson , Treas . ; E . J . Turnbull , S . E . ; W . T . Potts , S . N . ; F . Todman ; J . D . Langton . P . A . G . D . C ; H . E . Hermin , P . Z ., D . C ; and many others . Visitors : Comps . W . Vincent , P . A . G . D . C . ; W . B . Fendick , P . G . S . B . ; E . L . Barry , H . 1321 ; T . H . Hobbs , P . P . G . D . C ; W . F . Cheesmin , P . Z . ioot ; A . Saunders , S . N . ; G .

H . Foan , P . Z . 1 G 14 ; W . Cleghorn , P . Z . 1 S 5 ; W . A . Wetton , P . Z . ; G . J . North , 2272 ; W . S . Hooper , H . 157 ; W . V , K . Burton , 1572 j H . Purdon , P . Z . S 34 ; A . W . Tribe , 55 ; H . T . Bridewell , T . B . Tipton , J . Easterbrook , and VV . W . Lee , P . Z . 1524- Chapter was duly opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Comp . J . R . Cleave was installed as M . E . Z . Several candidates were then exalted into R . A . Masonry , the ceremony being most ably performed . Comp 3 . E . Newland and E . J . Turnbull were installed as II . and J . respectively , the installation ceremony being impressively rendered by Comp . Herman , P . Z . The officers invested were Comps . Potts , S . E . ; W . R . Dunn , S . N . ; J . Gibson , Treas . ; Montague , P . S . ; White , ist A . S . ; Todman , 2 nd A . S . : Mountain and Weeden , Stwds . ; Herman , P . Z ., D . C .: and J . Williams , Janitor .