Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726. Installation Of Bro. Alfred Parker Cater.

and he had also been more successful in raising funds for the Charities than any previous W . M . Bro . Beard , I . P . M ., in acknowleging the presentation , assured the lodge that he should take the same interest in the working of the lodge and in the Charities as a P . M . as he had done as their W . M . Bro . Rossdale , P . M ., proposed in pursuance of notice of motion , " That the sum of £ 2 $ be voted and paid out of the lodge funds into the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , " the W . M . seconding the proposition , which was carried unanimously . A further sum of 10 guineas was also voted to the W . M . 's list in aid of the Institution for aged Freemasons , and a proposition for initiation having been received the lodge was then closed .

The brethren subsequently sat down to a banquet , the viands at which , with the sole exception of fish , were such as vegetarians approve of . Those members and visitors , however , who have not yet attained to true arcadian simplicity in the matter of diet , had no reason to complain of the tasty confections with which they were served . Beside each brother ' s plate was a buttonhole of red and white roses , appropriate to the day , i . e ., the festival of England ' s patron saint , St . George .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " His Majesty the King , the Protector of the Order , " observed that they had all of them heard of monarchs who were Promoters of the Craft , and their present monarch lived up to their reputation . The toast was loyally honoured , and followed by the singing of the National Anthem .

The toast of "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " having been duly honoured , That of "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed , with which the W . M . coupled the names of two of the Grand Officers present—Bros . Notley and Abraham .

Bro . Notley reminded the brethren that he had been present at the consecration of the lodge , and had since then remained a good friend of theirs . He congratulated them on the able manner in which the installation had been carried out , on the services rendered the lodge by the Beard family generally , and on the beautiful banner presented to them by Bro . Rossdale . Bro . Abraham observed that though a young lodge the Arcadian was worthy to rank with many older lodges . That evening was not the first time he had heard the I . P . M ., but he had never heard the beautiful installation ceremony more beautifully

rendered . The W . M . reminded the brethren that they had now been at the Hotel Cecil for some four years , and during that time they had been under the supervision of Bro . Crippa , who had looked after them well , made a speciality of their dinners , and had taken a great interest in their lodge . It was , therefore , only right that they should make him some recognition of his services , and he had great pleasure , on behalf of the lodge , in presenting him with a diamond ring . He was sure they were all agreed that Bro . Crippa ' s character was as unsullied as the stones with which the ring was set .

Bro . Crippa thanked the W . M . and brethren , and expressed the hope that he would succeed in giving them the same satisfaction in the future that he had done in the past . Bro . Beard , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He had known the W . M . since boyhood , and in Masonry had known him nit only in the Arcadian , but also in two other lodges , and his good qualities were more than words could convey . The W . M . was representing the Charities again , as previous Worshipful Masters had

done ; but he was sorry to say , with regard to the Boys' and Girls' Institutions , that the authorities had framed bye-laws contrary to the aims and wishes of the . brethren of that lodge , whereby the child of a deceased Mason unable to pass a certain standard was refused admittance . The lodge , on the contrary , thought that there was all the more reason for such a child to receive the benefit of the Charity , and it had been decided not to support those Charities till the bye-laws were altered . ( Applause . ) What were the Chanties for but to educate children who needed education ? They were , however , anxious for the W . M . to raise a large sum in aid of the Institution for Aged

Freemasons . The W . M ., in reply , said that ever since he had been made a Mason in 1 S 91 it had been his wish to fill that chair ; but now that the responsibility had been laid on him , he could almost wish himself out of it , but he was sure of their support in the working of the lodge and in support of the Charities . He had . often felt it was a shame to allow the Past Masters to rust after they had passed the chair , but he warned his Past Masters he

did not mean to allow them to rust , but would give them plenty to do . In reference to the visitors , fish had been allowed at the banquet , but he and others would like to see even that concession to the animal abolished . ( Laughter and cries of " Oh , oh . " ) If they would come with him for a day's cycling or rowing they would find that vegetarian diet took a lot of belting . He hoped to take a better list for the Charities than had ever been done before .

The LP . M . announced that the W . M . ' s list for . the Old People already amounted to 100 guineas , Bro , Notley having subscribed 10 guineas and Bro . Beechcroft five , so it was likely that the list would be a record one . The W . M . proposed ' The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , " to which Bro . Beard suitably responded . The toast ofi" The Visiting Brethren " was responded to by Bros . Beechcroft , Davis , and Bennett , and that of " The Past Masters" by the [ . P . M . and Bro . Rossdale .

The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was acknowledged by Bro . John Beard , that of " The Officers of the Lodge " by the S . W . and J . W ., the proceedings terminating with the Tyler ' s toast . A lengthy musical programme was rendered during the intervals in the toast list , several part songs being sung , also the following solos : " I care not if the cup 1 hold " and " Come live with me , " Bro . E . Branscombe , P . P . G . O . Surrey ; " When the heart

is young , " Master J . D . Phillips ; " The Admiral ' s Broom , " Bro . D . S . Shipley , P . M . ; also a duet " It war a lover and his lass , " by Masters Harden and Phillips . B o . R . B . Hopkins was deservedly encored for his performanc ; of the silver bells solos ' The Promise of Life " and "Alice , " and Mr . W . W . Chilton gave great amusement with his admirably selected recitations , as also did Bro . Chas . Frood with his very comical "Musical Sketch . " The musical arrangements at the banquet were under the skilled direction of Bro , Jas . Bates , Principal of the London Training School of Choristers .

Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726. Installation Of Bro. Alfred Parker Cater.

Honor and Generosity Lodge , No . 165 . An emergency met ting of this old and respected lodge was held on the 23 rd instant at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln's Inn Fields . There were present Bros . J . WcmJ house , W . M . ; Alfred P . Crabb , acting I . P . M . ; Godfrey Sykes , S . W ., W . M eie I ? - W . de B . Herbert , J . W . ; J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry Times , P . ^' " Sec ; C . J . Andrews , S . D . ; H . Bearman , acting J . D . ; Henry Clarkson , Org . " g ' J . Wilberforce , E . White , Frank Richardson , W . H . Burt , Frank Gaylor , and Sir Wm " Murray , Bart . m <

The lodge having been duly opened , and Bro . Edward White having answered the usual questions , he was passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft in an impressive manner . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a well-served dinner awaited them . There were no speeches after dinner , a fact which was much appreciated b y everv brother present , and a really agreeable evening was passed by all present .

Lodge of Perseverance , No . 1743 . On the 13 th instant the msmbers of this well-known and prosperous lodge held their election meeting and ladies' banquet at Anderton ' s Hotel . At the lodge meetinw there was a good gathering of members , and Bro . Richard Perry , W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S . Following confirmation of the minutes , Bros . M . G . Smith , G . Thorne , and F . R . George were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . John Handley , S . W ., was

unanimously elected the Master of the lodge for the ensuing year . Bro . Lovell , P . M ., was again unanimously elected to the Treasurership . Upon the proposition of Bro . Cossham I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . F . Kearney , P . M ., the brethren unanimously voted the usual Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Perry , the W . M ., upon retiring from the chair . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet . Am ong those present were : Bro . Richard Perry , W . M ., and Mrs . Perry ; Bro . John Handley , S . W ., W . M . elect , and Mrs . Handley ; Bro . F . Kearney , P . M .. and Mrs .

Kearney ; Bro . C E . Ferry , P . M . ; Bro . T . Lovell , P . M ., Treas ., and Mrs . Lovell Bros . W . J . Squire , P . M . ; T . J . O'Brien , P . M . ; and H . C Lonsdale , P . M . ; Bro ' H . Watts , P . M ., and Mrs . Watts ; Bro . W . B . Cossham , I . P . M . ; j . T . Dormer ' P . M ., S . D ., and Mrs . and Miss Dormer ; Bro . G . J . Tollett , Sec , and Mrs . Tollett , ' Miss Young , and Mrs . George Tollett ; Bro . and Mrs . , W . G . London ; Bro . and Mrs . Loring , Miss Perry , and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . and Mrs . Walter Farrant ; Bro . and Mrs . Cannington ; Bro . and Miss Millman ; Bro . and Mrs . Hawkins ; Bro . and Mrs . White ; Bro . and Mrs . George Milliard ; Bro . and Mrs . Hannam ; Br 0 ,

Camp ; Bro . and Miss Tearle ; Bro . and Mrs . Divid Rogers ; Bro . and Mrs . H . H . M . Hancock ; Bro . George Hall ; Bro . and Mrs . James Timmins ; Bros . C . Porter , Lewis S . Bickley , A . Sack , Miglioriai , and Max G . Smith ; Bro . and Mrs . George Thorne ; and Bro . and Mrs . F . R . George . The customary loyal toasts having been honoured , Bro . W . B . Cossham , I . P . M ., proposed that of "The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Perry suitably responding . The other toasts were those of "The Worshipful Master-elect , " given by Bro . Perry ; and "The Ladies and Visitors , " submitted by Bro . Percy , and acknowledged by Bro . Loring .

An excellent selection of music , under the direction of Dr . Bucknell , was given by Mr . Laurence Harewood , Miss Nellie Bsare , Mr . Charles Morton , and Miss Frances Lake in the course of the evening . Dancing brought one of the most successful of the series of ladies' banquets held by the lodge to a pleasing conclusion .

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Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192

PRESENTATION TO COMP . F . D . REES COPESTICK , P . Z . It was with extreme regret that the members received the resignation of their muchbeloved Comp . Copestick , who , owing to his advanced years and consequent weakness of body , felt he could not give the time and attention to the work as he had done for nearly 30 years past , and it was resolved at the January meeting that he be elected an honorary member of the chapter . It was also proposed , and unanimously carried , that a small token of the great esteem in which he is held hy every member of the chapter

be offered for his acceptance . This was heartily taken up by all the companions , and resulted in such a handsome subscription being raised , that they were able to present to his wife ( in deference to his wishes ) a lady ' s long gold chain and a fwe-stone diamond gipsy ring . And on Friday , the 19 th instant , a deputation from the chapter consisting of Comps . William Biker ,. M . E . Z . ; John G . Robeson , H . ; Thomas Cohu , P . Z . ; and S . M . Banker , P . Z ., S . E ., waitsd on them , at their residence at North Finchley , to make the presentation . Comp . Copestick wis greatly moved bv the kindness of the

companions , and expressed his great pleasure in accepting the gift , not so much for its intrinsic value , as for its being the token of goodwill and affection of the companions of his mother chapter , in which he was exalted in January , 1 S 72 , and over which he presided as M . E . Z . in 1 S 77 and also 1 SS 1 , and of which he was S . E . for many years . It need hardly be said that Mrs . Copestick greatly appreciited the present , as much for its being a mark of affection and esteem in which her husband was held as for its intrinsic value .

Royal Alfred Chapter , No . 777 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on the 17 th inst ., under the presidency of Comp . Alfred Gibbs , M . E . Z ., and , in the unavoidable absence of the Second and Third Principals , Comps . T . P . Whatety and the Rev . J . A ; Arnao Tait , their chairs were lilted and their duties performed by Comps . R . F . Gould , P . ' / .,

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ROYALMASONICINSTITUTIONFORGIRLS. 113TH ANNIVERSARYFESTIVAL Will be held on WEDNESDAY , the Sth MAY , IOOI , TheMOSTWORSHIPFULPROGRANDMASTER, THE RIGHT HON . EARL AMHERST , R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Kent , IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this very important occasion arc earnestly solicited to send in their names tn tm * Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards arc much needed , and their services will he gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office— 5 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .