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mained to them to give him as much work as they could in admitting members to the Order . During the last year Bro . Carrell had had several initiations and one or two passings and raisings , so that there was no doubt he would do his work in the way they would wish . Bro . Carrell , VV . M ., responding , said he felt highly ' honoured by having been elected a second time to the chair of that old lodge . I le had had no expectation that such an

event would occur . The brethren were aware that he would endeavour during his ensuintr year of office to carry out the duties of his position as well as he possibly could . He felt that they would have two initiates , a » d he hoped they would have such good men coming forward as would be agreeable to all the brethren of the lodge . He had always in the past had a great amount of kindness exhibited to him , whether in that building or in the outer

world , even in Paris at a very recent date . It was a great kindness on the part of the brethren of that lodge . If his officers would assist him as other officers had assisted other Masters in the past they would have a very successful year , and when he should go out of office next year he hoped to see the lodge strong in numbers and as successful as it was at the present time . Viscount Dungarvan responded to the toast of " The

Visitors , " and said he was fortunate in being present , because Masonry and hospitality went together . The Worshipful Master's hospitality was well known among Masons , and so was the hospitality of the Old King ' s Arms Lodge . That night it had been well shown . He and several other brethren had been present at another lodge that evening , and it was arranged between them that they should come and pay a visit to that lodge , and see the blessed

countenances of Ihe brethren of that lodge . That was the origin of the visit , and he was extremely glad that they overcame a delicacy they first had , and looked in at the Old King ' s Aims Lodge . Bro . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., also replied . Bro . D . Crombie , P . M . and Sec , replying to the toast of " The Past Masters , " said that at all times the Worshipful Masters of that lodge could depend on the services of the

Past Masters . Those brethren always acted with feelings of loyalty to Masonry , and they rejoiced to see , under the chairmanship of Bro . Carrell , the prospeiity of the lodge at the present time . He hoped that during his second year Bro . Carrell would be able to add to the numbers of the lodge , and if so its prosperity would be assured . Bro . Debenham replied in similar terms . Bro . Carrell , VV . M ., in proposing the toast of * ' The

Officers , " said he was going to have a nice little lodge of instruction , which he invited the brethren to attend . If they would they would all be perfect in their work when the lodge met in October . He was going to devote several evenings to them , as a W . M . had to rely on his officers for the success of the lodge . Bro . Rose , S . W ., in the course of his reply , said he hoped the lodee of instruction inaugurated by the W . M . would be

of importance and benefit to the officers . The officers of that lodge were all junior Masons except the Secretary . According to the book of by-laws Bro . Crombie had just handed rf und , it took an average membership of seven years from the time of initiation for a brother to reach the chair of that old lodge . Then if a brother got into the

chair in three or four years , it was somewhat difficult work to become acquainted with the ceremonies . The brethren would readily grasp that it was with great good feeling and gemrosity the W . M . proposed to coach them up . The proceedings shortly afterwards closed with the Tyler ' s toast .

Selwyn Lodge ( No . 1901 ) . —The installation meeting ot this prosperous and well-known South London lodge was held at the Montpeiier Hotel , Choumert-road , Peckham , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros . B . Morgan , I . P . M ., as VV . M . ; Thos . Gay , S . W ., and VV . M . elect ; A . II . Eraser , J . W . ; Wm . Wills , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Wimble , P . M ., Sec ; F . Pow . S . D . ; | . H . Stevenson , J . D . ; F . 11 . Ford , l . G . ; VV . H . Hook ,

P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . R . W . Thomas and W . Alford , Stwds . ; Thomas . Bowler , Tyler ; Wal . Davies , P . M . ; j . Lighttoot , P . M . ; R . Anderson , P . M . ; Tredray , L . Maybaum , | . E . Poole , 11 . II . Bolton , A . Sercombe , E . Eagle , W . A . iline , W . G . Ford , J . S . Pointon , H . Ansell , J . C . Skates , C . H . Marrison , Dr . C . A . Adams , Jos . Dickason , VV . Bradshaw , A . Stroschreider , F . G . Skates , A . Caitwright , A . Boxshall . Charles Barton , E . Atjeelton , A . Priest , I . A .

Way , J . Frampton , W . Sperring , B . Howard , W . R . Morphew , and A . Edgell . Visitors : Bros . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P . ; W . Bowder , 117 S ; P . IT . Madden , l . G . 41 S ; J . Ellinger , I . P . M . 2222 ; W . Beecroft , P . M . 115 S ; R . S . Taylor , W . M . 1929 ; H . S . Reed , S . D . 2272 ; S . Scammell , 2272 ; Charles Wheatley , S . D . 1512 ; Oscar Rose , P . M . 1597 ; J . T . Penney , P . M . 1679 ; VV . J . Gilbert , 155 S : Thomas Grummant , P . M . and Sec . 1 S 59 ; C . II .

Wade , 1185 ; Stuart Lane , 1614 ; P . A . Batchelor , S . W . ' -3 S ; J . Parker , 2272 ; J . A . Thornhill , I . P . M . 1329 ; C . A . White , 1777 ; W . Vail , P . M . 115 S ; F . R . Flood , P . M . and Sec . 1929 ; and C . II . Stone , P . M . 307 . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet presented and adopted , which showed the lodge to be in a sound financial position . Bro . R . Anderson , P . M ., next

presented the S . W ., Bro . T . Gay , W . M . elect , to receive the benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . Benjamin Morgan , who performed the ceremony in a large Board of Installed Masters in a very commendable manner . Bro . Thomas Gray , VV . M ., then invested his officers as follows : Bros . B . Morgan , I . P . M . ; A . II . Eraser , S . W . ; F . E . I'ow , I . W . j J . M . Wimble , P . M ., Sec ; William Wills , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Hook , P . M ., D . C ; J . H .

Stevenson , S . D . ; F . H . Ford , J . D . ; | . A . Dickason , l . G . R . Weddall Thomas , A . D . C . j VV . | . Alford , J . E . Biukmar , and J . S . Pointon , Stwds . ; J . Evans , Org . ; and I . Bowler , Tyler . 'The addresses were ably rendered by the Installing Master . Seven propositions were handed to the Secretary for initiation at the next meeting , which augurs well .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by Bro . I ' ow , the proprietor , abl y assisted by Mrs . I ' ow , which gave the utmost satisfachon ; the tables were prettily decorated . The cloth removed , the loyal and Masonic toasts were "lost forcibly given and right royally received . The toast of "The l'ro G . M ., Deputy G . M ., and the r « st of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M .

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srave in eulogistic terms , coupling with it the name ot Bro . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P . Bro . D . I ) . Mercer , P . G . P ., in reply , stated the honour and pleasure it gave him in returning thanks for the Grand Officers , who were ever ready to give their time and attention to evervthinir appertaining to the benefit of the Craft : also the delight it gave him in seeinij the VV . M . —a very old

friend—installed into the chair of K . S . lie was pleased to hear of seven nominations that evening , and would not for one moment doubt but thev were well worthy , being proposed by the W . M ., but his advice was that every care should be taken in introducing such sjentlemen who would be a credit , and thereby assist in building up the honoured fabric of Freemasonry .

Bro . Morgan , I . P . M ., next presented the toast of " The VV . M ., " in terms of strong recommendation , stating he had most worthily filled every position in the lodge , and had gained the universal respect and unanimous vote of the brethren , to succeed him as their VV . M . He asked the brethren to drink his health in a bumper . Bro . T . Gay , VV M ., replied , and said that he was

gratified for such a cordial reception , and the brethren might rest assured that he would not leave a stone unturned to perform his duties in such a manner , and thereby keep up the prestige of the lodge . He had all his life acted up to the old proverb— " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with thy might , " and he should not deviate now one iota , but perform his duties to the very utmost of his ability .

The VV . M . next presented the toast of " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . B . Morgan , " who had done two years of service in an excellent manner . He ( the VV . M . ) was very much impressed with the installation ceremony , and personally thanked Bro . Morgan for the manner he had pel formed it . Bro . Morgan , in reply , thanked all for such kind

expressions , remarking whatever he had done for the Selwyn Lodge was a labour of love , and he should continue to do all in his power to uphold the prestige of the lodge . The toast of "The Visitors" received at the hands of the W . M . and brethren a most cordial greeting , the W . M . remarking that there was such a goodly array that the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge were proud to meet .

Bro . Taylor , VV . M . 1929 , and Bro . Major Thornhill , I . P . M . 1329 , most ably reponded on behalf of the visitors , remarking upon the excellent working exhibited by all that evening , and the hospitality which almost seemed unbounded . Bro . Taylor was proud of being W . M ., of the Mozart Lodge , anil to greet the W . M . upon his holding such an honoured position .

Bro . Thornhill also stated the pleasure it gave him in being present and seeing his dear old friend of many years so ably installed , and he could assure the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge that the business would not in the least suffer at his hands , as he was held in estimation by all who knew him . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters "

in most becoming terms , dilating upon their many virtues , specially mentioning Bro . Hook , the father of the lodge ; Bro . R . Anderson , the worthy Preceptor of the lodge of instruction ; and Bro . J . Lightfoot , the highly-esteemed youngest Past Master present . Bro . Hook replied in very eloquent terms , stating that it was 1 s years since the inauguration of the lodge , and he

was proud of being the father and seeing such an array of Past Masters , and to find the lodge was doing such excellent service . He was sure the W . M . could depend upon having every assistance that was required . Bro . J . Lightfoot , P . M ., said , in a few pertinent remarks , that , owing to the persistence of the VV . M ., they had been enabled to hold their installation meeting in this new home ,

and right well had they been received . On behalf of the l ' . M . ' s , he would thank the VV . M . for all the kind words that had been said , and for presiding over such a gay and festive gathering . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Charities , " which was most ably responded to by Bro . D . 1 ) . Mercer , P . G . P ., remarking the splendid achievements that the

brethren of the Selwyn Lodge had attained through their Charitable Associations , and advocating the claims of the various Institutions in a most hearty manner . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was given by the VV . M . in terms most becoming , as they were two such valuable officers .

Bros . Willis , Treas ., and Wimble , Sec , replied in most forcible terms for the trust reposed in them , and each pledged himself to a faithful discharge of his respective duties . Bro . Wimble remarked that he was Secretary to the 5 H 1 Charitable Association , each of which averaged about 40 members , thereby fully corroborating the words of Bro . Mercer on behalf of our Masonic Charities .

The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Officers , " congratulating himself upon having so capable an array . Bros . Eraser , S . W ., and Pow , J . W ., most ably replied . 'The Tyler ' s toast closed a most liaupy and eventful evening . An excellent programme of vocal an ! instrumental

music was arranged by Bro . II . D . 'Tredray , ably assisted by Madame Whitfield Rose , Miss Amy Bonnett , Mr . VV . Fuller ( violin ) , Bros . Hook , Tredray , C . A . White , Mr . Dick Welch ( humorist ) , Bros . W . J . Aiford , B = nj . Morgan , and Arthur Withers , l ' ro . Stuart Lane very ably accompanied upon the piano .

. / Esciilapius Lodge ( No . 2410 ) . The last ordinary meeting , for the present Masonic year , was held at the Cafi' - Royal , on Wednesday , the mth inst ., I he W . M ., Bro . J . Pickett , M . I ) ., I . P . M . 7 66 , in the chair , supported by the following : Bros . J . Brindley James , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; G . Crawford Thomson , M . D ., S . W . ; VV . Anthony Nutt , I . W . ; G . Danford Thomas ,

M . D ., Treas . ; 'Thomas Dutton , M . D ., P . M ., Sec ; E . H . lv / . ard , M . D ., | . l > . ; Ernest Clarke , M . D ., Org . ; II . VV . Kiallmaik , P . M ., l . G . ; Lewis Lewis , M . D ., and 11 . G . Illackmore , Stwds . ; S . Ellis , Tyler ; ] . D . Btst , W . M . j Leonard Wilde , M . D ., | . R . Bosnorth , E . S . Bell , II . E . Simpson , A . 11 . Alexander , H . J .

Skarpe , W . C Blaker , W . M . 1726 ; J . Davies , VV . Aibuthnot Lane , M . S . London , C l . uxmore Drew , M . B ., and C . M . Simpson . Visitors : Bros . C . Gross , M . D ., LL . l ) ., P . M . 20 U ; I- II- Openshaw , F . R . C . S . Eng ., 252 S ; J . Heron , M . I ) ., I . P . M . 206 ; W . Hicks , W . M . 2233 ; Perry Clarke ( Unattached ) j and A . Reade , P . M . 162 .

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The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meet ing were read and confirmed , when Brn . Leonard Wilde was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . The candidate , Mr . George I leischell , M . D . London , being present , was duly initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M . in a most impressive manner . Bro . G . Crawford Thomson was unanimously elected VV . M . elect ; Bros . J . Pickett , M . D ., Treas . ; S . E . Bell and [ . R . Bosnorth , Auditors ; and

S . Ellis , Tyler . Five guineas was voted for Charity and seven guineas for a Past Master's jewel , to be given to Bro . Pickett , who so ably presided over the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Dutton , P . M ., Sec , Bro . E . " Letchworth , G . Sec , was unanimously elected an honorary member . The lndge heard with sincere pleasure that Bro . F . ICrnest Pocock , M . D ., P . M ., had been offered a Grand Officer ' s collar , liro . J . II . Openshaw , F . R . C . S . England , 252 S , was proposed as a joining member , and Mr . William

Harrison , M . A . Camb ., as an initiate . Bro . Dutton informed the lodge that nearly all the medical Grand Officers have given their names , as patrons , to the smoking concert , to be g iven in honour of all medical Masonic visitors who may visit London during the meeting of the British Medical Association . The business of the lodge being ended , it was closed . The brethren and visitors afterwards dined together , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A very successful meeting of this lodee was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , on Thursday , the 4 th instant , when there was a good attendance . Bro . C . II . Ellis , VV . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . J . T . Last , I . P . M . ; J . Morton , S . W . ; J . B . Fearnley , J . W . ; J . Wilsun , P . M .,

P . P . G . Std . Br ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Robinson , Sec . j A . E . Harris . S . I ) . ; R . S . Hird , | . I ) . ; I . S . Hedlev , as l . G . ; H . Holmes , Tvler ; lohn Niven , P . M . ; E . P . Peterson , P . M . ; John Bland , VV . Docksey , A . Swaine , Org . ; J . b . Marsland , John Harland , VV . S . Smith , R . Harland , | no . Haigh , P . M . ; | . R . Markham , W . Walker , and Cj . Paul . Visitors : Bros . ) . R . Dore , P . M . 750 . P . P . G . D " . ; E . Harland , P . M . 200 and 6 43 ,

P . P . G . D . C . N . and E . Yorks ; G . H . Field , P . M . 101 S ; John Haley , P . M . 1034 ; J . Fisher , 600 ; VV . Leach , 40 S ; and F . H . Jones , J . VV . 2330 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . A most interesting and instructive lecture was then given by Bro . J . R . Dore , P . M . 750 , P . P . G . D ., entitled " An attempt to ascertain from internal evidence the date at which Speculative

Freemasonry originated . " The lecturer was listened to with marked attention , and an intelligent discussion followed , the W . M . and Bros . Last , Niven , Wilson , Swaine , and Paul , and Bros . Harland and Field ( visitors ) taking part in it . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Dore for his address , which was acknowledged by him in suitable terms . On the motion of Bro . Niven , P . M ., Charity Steward , the sum of 10 guineas was voted from the

lodge funds , further endowing the Worshipful Master ' s chair in support of the Royal Masonic Institution for Hoys . A resolution was also passed , on the motion of Bro . Hird , J . D ., that in recognition of the services rendered by the Past Masters of the lodge , a portrait of each be obtained and suitably framed , and hung upon the walls of the lodge premises . On the motion of Bro . Fearnley , J . W ., the death of the late Bro . Henry Bowler was recorded , and a

resolution of condolence and sympathy for the widow and children of the deceased was passrd . Bro . A . Stephenson , the senior P . M . of the lodge , having been appointed Prov . S . G . D . at the recent meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge at Halifax , a resolution was passed congratulating liro . Stephenson—who was unavoidably absent on account of ill-health—on his appointment , and acknowledging the compliment thus paid to the lodge . Apologies were

tendered for the unavoidable absence of a number of the brethren , and after "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed . After refreshment , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , The VV . M . gave "The Visitors , " and stated that he felt that the lodge had been greatly honoured that evening by several visitors from a distance . Bro . Dore , from

Hudderslield , had given them an excellent address , and had shown to them that Speculative Freemasonry had been practised in this country and elsewhere long before the date usually assigned by Masonic authors . They were also glad to welcome Bro . Harland , trom Scarborough , a distinguished member of the Prov . Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire . His visit had been anticipated for the last two years , and now he had come they were all pleased to see

him . The toast was received with enthusiasm . In responding , Bro . J . R . Dare , P . M . 750 , P . P . G . D ., expressed his pleasure at visiting the lodge for the first time . He also stated that if his address had given satisfaction to the brethren he felt amply rewarded , and , if invited , he would be pleased to pay another visit to the lodge . Bro . E . Harland , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . D . C . North and East Yorks , stated he was very happy to visit the lodge , of which

two of his brothers in the llesh were members , and he gratefully acknowledged the cordial svelcome which had been extended to the visitors . He had been singularly fortunate to have had the privilege that evening of listening to the able lecture with which Uro . Dore had favoured them . He was sure they had all learned much that before they had known but little of ; indeed , he hoped that if Bro . Don : found himself at Scarborough he would favour his

lodge , No . 200 , with the same lecture . I le had exceedingly enjoyed his visit , and congratulated the W . M . upon the manner in which the business had been conducted in the lodge as well as at refreshment , and hoped that in case another lodge was formed at Scarborough it would be upon the same lines as Lodge Acacia . Bros . G . H . Field , P . M . 101 . S , and J . Haley , P . M . 1034 ,

also responded . The toast of " The Worshipful Master ' s Health" was proposed by liro . E . Harland , P . M . 200 . He thanked the W . M . for the opportunity of spending such a pleasant evening , the lecture to him had been a great treat , and he complimented the W . M . on providing Masonic lectures for the lodge . The toast was cordially received .