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He should wear the jewel as a memento of one of the happiest years of his life in Masonry . Bro . Bartley Denniss , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " which was acknowledged by Bros . Redge , W . M . 24 S 4 . and Wynne , P . G . Stwd . The W . M . proposed "The Past Masters ., " to which Bro . S . Machin , P . M ., made suitable response . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .

Bro . E . G , Croager , P . M ., had arranged an excellent programme of music , and was assisted by Miss Katie Thomas , and Bros . Reynolds Wood , Stanley Smith , Arthur Johnson , and Frank Rush . The humcrous element was well supplied by Bro . Walter Churcher in his well known inimitable recitations . Bro . F ., W . Chant Hobrow , the r . ewly-installed W . M ., was initiated in the John

Hervey Lodge , afterwards joining the Fitzroy Lodge , and becoming a founder of the Willesden Lodge . He occupied the position of Treasurer from the foundation of the latter lodge until a year ago , when he was appointed S . W ., and is also Treasurer of the Willesden Chapter . He has served Stewardships for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .

Wandsworth Lodge . No . 1044 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . R . WILES . . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Lavender-hill , S . W ., on Wednesday , the iCth inst . There was a large and representative assemblage of brethren from lodges in the vicinity who gladly embrace thi oppxluiity of visiting the Wandsworth Lodge , which is justly held in high esteem for the excellence of its working and other good qualities . Amongst the members present were Bros . IL Bray ,

W . M . ; Jones , P . M . ; Cannon , P . M . ; A . C . Higetty , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ;'* J . S . Tavener , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; C . Welch , P . M . ; R . R . Monger , P . M . ; Roach . Cornish , Allen , Bobby , Small , T . King , Bewlay . Neale , Henigan , Woodroff , Bleach , C . D . Collins , Page , Stonehewer , F . K . Judd , Thomson , and F . Waile . Visitors : Bro ; . G . T . Dobson , W . M . elect , W . G . King , P . M ., G . B . Wood , P . M ., F . W . King , S . W ., andC . A . Martin , of 2417 ; S . P . Clarke , W . M . ; Teldiman , W . D . Jcsseman . P . M . 1044 ; Bertrand Mills , C . Marriott , 141 ; Ryan , 2006 ; Browning , F . R . S . j F . IL Baker , VV . H . Ball , and others .

Bro . Wiles , S . W ., was presented for installation by Bro . A . C . Higerty , P . P . J . G . W . Berks . The ceremony was performed by the W . M ., Bro . H . Bray , in a feeling and impressive manner , which was admired and appreciated by all present . The W . M ., Bro . Wiles , invested his oflicers lor the ensuing year : Bros . H . Bray , I . P . M . ; J . S . Kingston , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Ortner , J . W . ; J . S . Tavener , P . P . S . G . D ., Trea- * . ; R . R . Monger , P . M ., Sec . ; C . W . Cornish . S . D . ; J . D . Small , J . D . ; W . Page , I . G . ; A . J . Cannon , P . M ., D . C ; C . D . Collins , Std . Br . ; I . Bobby , Org . ; J .

Wcodrcff and J . J . Henigan , Stwds . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Bray , LP . M ., in ictcgnition of his seivices during the past year . Bro . Bray returned thanks , and said he would treasure it as a maik of appreciation and a pleasant reminiscence of his occuparcy of the chair . The Auditors' report was highly satisfactory . A sum of 25 guineas was voted for the temporary relief of a brother , but this is not an isolated instance of the munificence with which the lodge dispenses the " seeds of benevolence . "

The business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which was excellently seived at Stanley ' s Restaurant , under the supervision of Bro . Barrow . The W . M . presided in a graceful manner , and presented the toasts with a pleasing terseness and lucidity . The toasts of "The King , " "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " and " The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " were put and received in the customary hearty manner .

Bro . II . Bray , I . P . M ., proposed " The VV . M ., " and said it was a most important toast , which he knew would be received with cordiality . Bro . Wiles was well-skilled , and thoroughly able lo do all that was nicessaiy , ard they held him in the highest respect and esteem . He was worthy tf the exalted position , and , personally , it was a pleasing task to have pkced him in the chair ; but for Bro . Wiles being W . M . he couli not have done so much . He sincerely trusted that during his year of ollice he would have the opportunity of displaying those talents and powers of mind and memory which he undoubtedly possessed .

In risirg to respond , the W . M . was greeted with an ovation , and said he scarcely knew how to reply to the many excellent sentiments which had been expressed by the LP . M ., whose words were coloured with friendship , as they had been associated for many years . 1 hey all knew how matured and deliberate were the pronouncements of the LP . M . All he said was real , and he hoped all he had predicted would be accurate . He could not sufficiently thank the brethren for electing him ; they had not yet seen his wotk ; but while in thc position he would do his utmost to uphold the position , and discharge the duties annexed to it .

In proposing the toast of "The Installing and other Past Masters of the Lodge , " the W . M . said all had witnessed the exceptionally able manner in which the I . P . M . had pel formed the ceremony of installation that evening . They were probably not surprised , as they already knew it was characteristic of Bro . liray to do everything thoroughly and efficiently . They highly esteemed the other Past Masters , who were young men in vigour , but old in experience and capacity .

In reply , Bio . Jones , P . M ., regretted his absence , through illness , for over a year . He was a mci-cbcr for ever 30 years , and never saw a more brilliant assemblage or partook of a better banquet . He was nearly the " father " of the lodge , which showed every sign of prosperity . Bios . Csnnon and J . M . Kingston also replied suitably . . Ihe VV . M . next proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " of whom they had an absolute wealth—over two dczen . The ledge was noted lor its hospitality , and in its Ltkali he tendered them heattfelt greeting .

Bros . Browning ; Ryan W . M . j Moorhead , W . M . j and Clarke , W . M . ; replied . The toast of "The Oflicers" received special notice from the VV . M ., who thsr . kcd Ikim for theexcellence cf their work and their elliciency as a body . An excellent musical programme was contributed by Bros . A . Wilson , IL Goring , D . C . Atwater , J , Ortner , and Bray , I . P . M .. while Bro . C . W . Cornish rendered recitations with his customary elliciency . Bro . Wilson presided at the piano .

Shirley Woolmer Lodge , No . 2530 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . TYSON CRAWFORD , C . C . Ihe installation of Bro . Tyson Crawford , C . C , as W . M . of the above lodge took place at St . John ' s Hall , Sidcup , on the 15 th inst ., and the occasion brought together a large fathering ol brethren , representative of many City lodges , as well as those of the county . Bro . Crawford is not new to the W . M . ' s chair , being a P . M . of No . 251 * 1 . Of the Shirley Woolmer Lodgo—one of the youngest , but also one of the strongest lodges

in the county—he is a founder , and has ever taken a real interest in Masonic work in the neighbourhood in which he resides . The visitors included Bros . C . L . Hoinby , Rirgwood Peach , W . K . Uipple , Ii . Leonard , W . R . Thompson , 11 . Lawrence Fry , P . P . G . Chap . ; Ji . Whomcs , W . G . West , II . Rogers , Montague Borwcll , A . C . White , George Biiggs , C . C . ; A . Clarkson , S . J . Nichol , Alfred Btavis , R . VV . James , Charles Smith , G . IL Fellowes Prynne , P . S . G . W . ; J . C Brown , and W . J . Snowden . Amongst the letters of regret for absence was onc from liarl Amhrrst , the Prov . Grand Master of Kent , who regretted that the illness of his wife prevented his attendance .

'Ihe bicthien assembled at live p . m ., when the lodge having been opened by Uro . J . Rogers Creasey , VV . M ., the VV . M . elect was installed in the chair , the Installing Master being liro , R . Henry Hale , P . M . Upon the completion of this ceremony , the new W . M . invested his oflicers for the ensuing year as follow * , : Bros . John R . Creasey , P . M ., I . P . M . ; F . liaddeley , S . W . ; John Fryer , J . VV . ; C . li . Shirley Woolmer , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Iidwaid Blanks , P . M ., Kl ' . G . I- * ., Treas . ; F . T . Wilberforce Goldsmith , Sec . ; VV . Ilullworthy , S . U . ; ) . II . Baker , J D . ; F . Dewsbury ,

P . M ., D . C ; A , Ii . Leonard , I . C ; M . Hewitt , A . D . C ; VV . Leet and C T . Knight , Stwds . ; Ernest Harris , Org . ; and VV . Royle , lyler . The agenda included three items tf especial interest , vi / .., Ihc presentation of a handsome jewel tu the LP . M ., liro . Creasey , who was cordially thanked for his year ' - , labours ; the Chaplain announced that Hro . Crawford had been pleased to piesent to the lodge a very bcautilul symbolic jewel , to be worn by the VV . Ms . of the lodge duting their year ot ollice ; and the thanks of the lodge fo Bro . A . Ii . Leonard for his services as Secretary , were ordered to be recorded on the minutes .

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The banquet afterwards took place at St . John ' s Hall , the VV . M ., Bro . Tyson Crawford , presiding , the other chairs being occupied by Bros . Baddsley and Fryer , the S . W . and J . W . respectively . After dinner a programme of toast and song was carried out , and a most pleasant evening was passed .

The toasts of "The King and the Craft . " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Dukeof Connaught , K . G . ; the M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl Ambers ' :, * the R . VV . Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Earl Amherst ; " and "The V . W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . S . Eastes ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " were given , and received with the usual Masonic honours .

Bro . H . Lawrence Fry responded to the last-named toast for the present Prov . G . Officers of Kent , as the Prov . G . Chaplain . They were , he said , almost the premier province in England . They were very proud to be in that position , and they should endeavour to carry on the traditions , and let others see that their great Order was of real value . Bro . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , as a Past Prov . G . Chaplain of Kent , also replied , and remarked on the beneficent influence which Masonry had in this county in many directions .

Bro . G . H . Fellowes Prynne , as a visitor to the lotlge for the third time , also replied , observing that he was delighted to find the spirit of Masonry so admirably carried out in this lodge . The toast of "The W . M . of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge " was then given by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Rogers Creasey , who reminded the brethren that Bro . Crawford was one of the founders of the Iodge , and had alwiys tilton a real interest in its welfare , as he did in everything which concerned the welfare of Sidcup . ( Applause . ) They welcomed him as W . M . of that lodge , and wished him a very happy year ot office .

The W . M ., in re ' sponse , said it would be his duty and pleasure to do all he could to further the interests of the lodge . "The I . P . M . " was given byjjthe W . M ., and acknowledged by Bro . J . R . Creasey . "The Installing Master" was given by the W . M ., who spoke of Bro . Hale ' s valued services to the lodge since its inception . Bro . Hale said it was his wish to see the Shirley W colmer Lodo-e one of the first lodges in Kent , and all the service he could give to make it so he would gladly give .

At this point in the proceedings the VV . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge of instruction , presented a jewel to Bro . Charles Sheath , P . M ., in heartfelt recognition of his services in initiating the lodge of instruction , and the valued assistance he had rendered in connection with it . Bro . Sheath , to whom the presentation came quite as a surprise , feelingly acknowledged the gift .

The other toasts were : " The Visitors , " proposed by the W . M ., anrl responded to by Bro . E . Leonard ; "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Shirley Woolmer Lodge , " responded to by Bros . Shaip , P . P . G . Org ., and Sandcrccck , P . M . ; "lhe Treasurer and Secretary ; " "The Masonic Charities , " for which Bro . Sandercock , P . M ., responded asthe lodge ' s Charity Representative this year ; " The Oflicers of the Lodge ; " and the Tyler's toast .

A delightful musical programme was under the direction of liro . VV . Leet , the artistes being Bros . Montague Bortvell , Gilbert Lockyer , Cyril Flamsteed , and V . Cozens .

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ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd instant , at tho Cock Tavern , * Highbury , N ., when there were present : Bros . C . Nicole , W . M . ; D . Taylor , S . W . ; J . Horstead , J . VV . ; VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Norfolk , Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon . P . M ., P . P . G . D .

Herts , Treas . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec ; II . J . Dunaway , S . D . ; Ii . Richards , J . D . ; E . Lucas , I . G . j J . Birks , P . M . ; F . M . Wemb <* rn , A . Williams , II . C Kerly , W . Lee , VV . Ii . Ranger , A . Noel , li . P . Fischer , M . Relph , C . G . Muller , Cragnell , I . Foxcroft , G . Mortlock , P . Ii . Gates II . R . Bower , J . Iiwings , F . II . Johnson , T . A . P . 1 ' sher , and II . Hill , P . M ., Preceptor 12 SS ; and others . The in

The lo ^ ge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . charge the First D . 'gree was then given , and the lecture on the tracing board in the Sec > nd ( Jjgrie . The ceremony of raising was reheatsed , Bro . Johnson being the candidate . The traditional history was recited . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Br . T . A . P . Usher was elected a member of the Iodge . Bro . Taylor was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was then closed .

KARL OF MORNING ION LODGE , No . 2000 . The members of this lodge of instruction resumed their regular meetings for the coming season at 51 , Queen Aone-stieet , VV ., on Wednesday , tlis 10 : h inst ., when there were present Bros " . Hugh T . Taylor , VV . M . ; A . Dawson Jones , S . VV . ; G . I . Schorstein , as J . W . ; J . Pollard , Treas . ; VV . A . Bowser , Sic . ; W . Turner , I . P . M . ; Spencer Lewin S . D , ; li . J . Probyn Williams , as J . D ., * II . L . Sarson , I . G . j and many olhers . In the absence of Bro . Charles Fox , Bro . Bowser acted as Preceptor .

The minutes cf the last regular meeting having been read and and confirmed , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . D . Pattulb acting as candidate . Bro . VV . Turner , l . l ' . M ., then took the chair , and the ceremony of initiation was worked . Bro . II . T . Taylor resumed the chair , and proposed , Bro . J . Pollard seconding , " That the sum of live guineas be paid out of the funds of this lodge of instruction to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , such amount to be plac . d on Bro . Bowser's list as Steward at the recent festival . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Bo . vser having returned thanks , and there being no further business , the lodge was clos ; d .

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Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 , ELECTION OF OFFICERS . The regular convocation ot * the above chapter was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on the evening of the iGtl * . inst ., when there were present Comps . William Halter , M . E . Z . ; 1 . G . Robeson , II . ; F . Hughes , P . Z , | . ; S . M . Banker , P . Z ., S . li . ; D .

Ringns ., S . N . ; T . Cohu , P . Z ., D . C . ; VV . Fisher , P . S . ; F . Hamlett , 2 nd A . S . ; J . J . Bassett , Stwd . ; VV . Haynes Dunn , P . Z . ; J . Collins , A . Caller , G . K . Durrant , I * . B . Cohu , A . Fergusson , T . H . Maple , C Wetion , J . Kent , J . AL Barclay , O . I . Jackson , | . O . Lewis , P . Z . ; G . Cuuchir . a-i , Janitor ; and the following vi .-it'Ji ** : Coinps . VV . II . Brough , 174 , and T . A . Mobbs , 554 .

Comp . James Oliver Lewis , P . Z . uf St . John ' s Chapter , Eastbourne , was unanimously elected a joining member . The election of oflicers for the year resulted as follows : Comps . J . G . Robeson , M . K . Z . ; Fred Hughes , H . J William Baiter , J . ; S . M . Barker , Scribe li . ; D . Rinj-rose , Scribe N . j George Kenning , P . Z ., T reasurer ( re-elected ); VV . Fisher . P . S . ; G . Wetton , 1 st A . S . ; J . IBassett , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Cohu , D . of C ; J . Vaughan Sheirin , Stwd . ; and C . Couchman , Janitor . Comp . J . Collins was elected to assist in auditing the chapter accounts . Four brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next regular convocation in January next .

Royal Alfred Chapter , No . 777 . A meeting of the above chapter was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on tl > J ioth inst ., when there were present Como :.. T . P . Whatcley , M . I ' . ' / .. ; the Ktv . | - Ar nan Tait , II . ; II . G . lletbett , ) . ; | . li . S . Lancaster , P . / . , S . li . ; A . Gibb * - , P . Z ,, as S . N . j Dr . C llaig-Bio ' wn , I ' . S . ; G . 11 . Robinson , ist A . S . j VV . 11 .

Jacques , 2 nd A . S . ; and VV . 11 . Stiggles . Vi . itois : Comps . K . F . Gould , P . / - * . ' - ' ' and C . T . Tyler , Prov . G . S . E . ' . A ballot was taken fur Bro . F . ] . Ashby , 210 ] , which proved favourable , and , the cantlidate being in attendance , te was duly exalted as a Royal Arch Mason . l ' mystical lecture was delivered by the Piov . G . S . E . T he chapter was dosed , at d the companions dined together .