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L . C . C ., iC 22 , and Sec . 2 C 03 ; L . B . Dixson , G 5 ; J . Smith , 1599 ; D . Tovey , 2771 ; W . G . Simmons , P . M . 1155 ; H . Peirce , P . M . 1599 ; C . J . Fotdham , 25 S 9 ; T . Grummant , P . M . and Sec . 1 559 ; F . Neale , 19 S 1 ; F . A . Bint , W . M . 704 ; H . Moseley , 2146 ; J . E . Greenley , 101 ; C . H . Ferguson , 2533 ; H . R . Gurney , 1 S 61 ; W . H . Webb , 1329 ; C Wheatley , I . P . M . 1512 , J . Ellinger , P . M . and Sec . 2222 , Prov . G . S . Middx . ; W . T . Greenland , S . D . 1 S 61 ; J . Hills , P . M . 1441 ; K . Arnfield , 2395 ; W . P . Underdown , 1861 ; D . Channon , P . M . 1475 ; R . C Hawkes , 2427 ; and H . L . Pound , ig .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors presented their report , which showed the lodge to be in a sound financial position , especially the Benevolent Fund . Bro . ] no . Lightfoot , P . M ., D . C , next presented Bro . Jos . Pointon , P . M ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , to the W . M . to receive the benefit of installation , which was performed in an admirable manner in a Board of 29 Installed Masters . In investing Bro . Dr . R . Weddall Thomas with the collar of I . P . M ., the new W . M ., Bro . J . Pointon , said he trusted that the I . P . M . and himself would sit side bv side for manv vears in the Selwyn Lodge . The officers for the ensuing year were

invested by the W . M . in an exemplary manner , as follows : Bros . Dr . R . Weddall Thomas , LP . M . ; C H . Marrison , S . W . ; H . Sercombe , J . W . ; Wm . Wills , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Wimble , P . M ., Sec ; L . Maybaum , S . D . ; J . Brampton , J . D . ; W . H . Lee , I . G . ; John Lightfoot , P . M ., D . C . ; Hy . D . Ttedray , A . D . C . ; E . C . L . Hawley , Org . ; W . G . Ford , H . H . Bolton , and J . Hart , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , P . M ., Tjler . The three addresses were rehearsed in a masterly manner , with much dramatic force by

the Installing Master , Bro . Dr . R . Weddall Thomas . Propositions for initiation and joining members vvere handed in for the next meeting , which augurs well . It was decided that the lodge have a summer outing , and the details were left in the hands of the Committee . The W . M . announced that he hoped to stand as Steward at the coming Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and he should like all the assistance he could possibly have for so noble a cause so as to make his list worthy of the lodge .

The business ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet supplied by the worthy host , Bro . Callingham , which gave great satisfaction . The Worshipful Master , in presenting the loyal and Masonic toasts , specially dilated on the many excellences of her Majesty and of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., and all rejoiced that the G . A . O . T . U . had spared him from the hands of the assassin , for which preservation all expressed their deep gratitude . He hoped that his Royal Highness would be spaied for many years to preside as the Grand Master . The toasts were drunk most royally

That of "TheProG . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . M ., Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said the Craft was honoured indeed by having two such noblemen to assist the M . W . G . M . in carrying out the many functions appertaining to Grand Lodge . He also paid a high compliment to the many distinguished Grand Officers of Grand Lodge who were fighting their country ' s cause in South Africa , and all earnestly hoped that they would safely return . The lodge was honoured with the presence of Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., who was a most indefatigable worker in Masoniv . and narticularlv in advocating the three noble Masonic

Charitable Institutions . He coupled the toast with his pame . In reply , Bio . J . Terry said he thanked the W . M . exceedingly for the kind manner he had spoken of the G . Oflicers , and especially of the Pro G . M . and Dep . G . M ., who were brethren and noblemen of great distinction . It was almost , he thought , the first time in the history cf England that those positions were held by brethren who were also Prov . G . Masters respectively of provinces on opposite banks of the Thames . He believed the previous time was in the year 1717 . One other remarkable circumstance connected with Grand Lodge was that of Ihe 25 th anniversary of the accession of his Royal

Highness to the G . Mastership , at which time 25 additions were made to the ranks of Grand Officers to celebrate the great event by brethren , too , of great ability . He was present at the consecration of the lodge , officiating then as the D . of C , and he was indeed very pleased to see Bro . W . Hook , P . M ., the father of the lodge , still present with them , and he earnestly hoped that he would be permitted to remain for many years to come . On behalf of the G . Officers he tendered his most cordial thanks .

Bro . Dr . Weddall Thomas , LP . M ., next presented the toast of " The W . M ., " which , he said , was a most pleasing duty for the first time , and he hoped to do justice to it . The W . M . had attained to the highest position in the lodge , and also the highest pinnacle of their estimation , which was shown by his election to the chair . He was confident that the W . M . vvould justify their choice , which was even already confirmed by their unanimous voice . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . lied that he most

Bro . J . Pointon , W . M ., who received quite an ovation , rep heartily thanked the I . P . M . for his kind expressions , and also the enthusiastic manner the brethren had responded . It was indeed a great gratification to him , but it was only a repetition of what he had always received at their hands . He announced his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and he hoped the brethren would ably support the list . Bros . Wimble , P . M ., and Bolton would most gladly receive their subsciiptions to the Charitable Association connected with the lodge of instruction , which had done so much good in remitting large sums to the noble Masonic

Institutions . He had been Steward at the Centenary Festivals of the Girls and Boys , ar . d he hoped the list for the Aged would be still larger . The W . M . also paid a very high tiibute of respect to the late esteemed Bro . Walter Martin , P . G . Purst ., who had remarked to him respecting those nob ' e Charities in such words as love the boys , respect the gills , but honour the aged . He anticipated the brethren would favour him , and make the list worthy of the lodge . In presenting the toast of" The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Dr . R . Weddall Thomas , " the W . M . said it required very few words to recommend it , as he had given

eveiy satisfaction , and had always discharged his duties in an admirable manner . Bro . Dr . Thomas had carried out the true principles of Freemasonry , inasmuch as he had made himself Vice-President of the Girls' , and also Vice-President ot the Benevolent institution , which was highly commendable . In the name of the lodge the W . M . presented thc handsome jewel for excellent services rendered , with their earne t hope that he would long be spared to wear the same , and look upon it with pleasure and pride , and remember the many happy hours he had spent in the Sehvyn Lodge .

In reply , Bro . Dr . Thomas ( who was most cordially received ) said that he was indeed happy and truly grateful to T . G . A . O . T . U . in allowing hinThealth and strength during the past year to enable him to perform the duties which had given such satisfaction . He alio heartily thanked the P . Ms , and officers who had so ably assisted him , which had conduced so largely to the happiness of the lodge . He had attained the acme of his ambition , which was , as the jewel would remind him , that he had gained their esteem and affection , for which he thanked the brethren from the bottom of his heart .

The W . M . next presented the toast of "The Masonic Charities" in a very able speech , which was eloquently responded to by Bro . James Terry , who , in the course of his remaiks said he could not resist replying to and advocating the cause of the needy . He thanked the brethren of the lodge who had so nobly contributed to them , and also to the I . P . M ., who had subscribed the sum of ( io guineas to the O . d People . In spite of the many calls for Charity in the country , such as the Refugees ^ Fund and the Indian Famine Fund , & c , to which over £ i , oco , ooo had been subscribed , yet the Benevolent Institution had likewise benefited to the extent of £ 22 , 000 at the last Festival , which

was a magnificent sum . He hoped that the Boys and Girls Festivals would be equally as successful , and that it might be shown to the world that although Freemasonry was not a benefit society , yet when claims were made upon it they were most liberally responded to . He paid a very high tribute of respect t J the late Bro . Walter Martin , who was a most firm supporter of the Masonic Charities , and he hoped his name would be perpetuated in South London by the scheme which was proposed to the brethren of the various lodges . He also hoped that the W . M . would be firmly supported by the brethren , and endeavour to make his list the premier one , which he so

richly deserved . lhe W . M . next presented the toast of "The Visitors" most cordially , which was responded to in most appropriate terms by Bros . Stone , W . M . ; Bint , W . M . ; Loader , P . M . ; Flood , P . M . ; Grummant , P . M . ; Hills , P . M . ; Wilkinson , P . M . ; and J . Ellinger , P . M ., all comrr . ending the excellent working of the W . M ., and especially that of the I . P . M . in the installation ceremony . Bro . 1 . Pointon , W . M ., in presenting thc toast of " The Past Masters , " and coupling

with it thc Treasurer , rJro . Wills , and Secretary , Bro . Wimble , paid a very high compliment to them , specially mentioning each—Bros . I . P . M ., Wimble , Wills ( who initiated the W . M ., of which he was very proud indeed ) , Lightfoot , Fraser , Pow , and Anderson ( the late Preceptor , who had done good suit and service , but was unable to he present that night ) . The toast was trw-l roitlially responded to .

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That of " The Officers " received at the hands of the W . M . itsj just meed of praise , and was most ably responded to . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most successful and enjoyable meeting . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . C . L . Hawley , Org ., and J . E . Wiberg . The artistes were Madame Whitfield Rose , Miss Miriam Farnham , and Bros . Arthur E . Webb and H . Kendall Ward . Bro . Blewett Faull very ably accompanied .

TheW . M ., Bro . J . Pointon , P . M ., is to be highly congratulated on attaining the position in his mother lodge , and also in succeeding to the honourable position of Preceptor of the Star Lodge of Instruction , for so many years held by the late Bro . Walter Martin with splendid results .

Agricola Lodge , No . 1991 . DEDICATION OF A NEW HALL AND INSTALLATION . A Masonic function of a most interesting character was performed in York on Monday , when a new hall was dedicated at 13 , Ogleforth . The above lodge was constituted in 1 SS 3 , and held their lodge meetings for sometime in the Queen ' s Hotel , Micklegate , and the following year removed to a small private room in Peter-lane , where they remained four years . In iSSS they removed to the Masonic Hall in Castlegate , where the lodge meetings were held up to Monday . The lease having

expired it could not be renewed , and the lease of the premises in Ogleforth was secured . Two rooms have been thrown into one , the structural alterations having been carried out by Bro . W . Bean , and by the artistic decorations of Bro . Welburn an exceedingly handsome hall has been made . There are all the necessary rooms adjoining . The dedication ceremony was performed by Bro . Lord Bolton , P . G . W . Eng ., Deputy P . G . M . There were also present Bros , the Rev . E . Fox-Thomas , P . P . G . Chap ., M . C . Peck , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; T . S . Wallis , P . G . D . C ; J . S . Rymer .

P . P . G . R . ( Lord Mayor of York ); J . L . Spetch , P . G . D . ; J . Blenkin , P . P . G . D . ; D . Young , P . P . G . P . ; F . Woodhams , 1 S 60 , D . 3 . P . West Division South Africa ; W . S . Child , P . P . G . O . ; J . G . Wilkinson , P . P . G . P . ; A . Procter , P . M . 236 ; W . Sykes , P . M . 1611 and 2677 ; J . Crowe , W . M . 26 S 7 ; M . Bryson , P . M . 1611 ; Woolford , P . M . 1991 ; and the officers of the Agricola Lodge . The ceremony was opened by the singing of the hymn , " Hail , Eternal ! by Whose Aid , " and then Bro . Lord Bolton explained the nature of the mee'ing , and Bro . the Rev . E . Fox-Thomas offered prayer . Bro . J . H . Hill , W . M ., then requested Bro . Lord

Bolton to dedicate the hall for Masonic purposes . The request having been acceded to , Bro . Peck delivered an eloquent and impressive oration . Bro . James Pickersgill Gill , S . W ., was then ins ' alled to the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being performed by Bros . J . H . Hill and F . W . Halliwell , P . M . 1611 . After the installation Bro . Gill invested the following officers : Bros . John Haughton Hill , I . P . M ., ard Chap . ; Thomas Leetham , S . W . ; Robert Rook , J . W . ; David Young , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Walter Seymour , Sec ; Arthur Cowper , S . D . ; George Henry Cutforth , J . D . ; John Earle Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C . ; Wm . Brown , Org . ; Henry Tomes , I . G . ; Robert Sp nee , P . M ., William Henry Seymour , Joseph Henry Wright , and Wi'liam McFarlane , Stwds . ; David Young , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Charity Representative ; John Hodgson Wray , 236 , Almoner ; and Richard Woodall , Tyler .

The installation banquet was held in the Bay Horse Hotel , Marygate , and was admirably served by Bro . Paul Pearson . Bro . J . P . Gill , W . M ., presided , and was supf orted by nearly Co guests , including many of those who attended the dedication and installation , and Bro . the Rev . C B . E . Wright , P . P . G . Chap ., G . Chap . Egypt . Letters of apology were received from the Lord Mayor of York , Bros . J . G . Butcher , Q . C , M . P ., T . B . Whytehead , J . A . Askew , W . M . 23 G ; Preston Cobb , P . G . Stwd ., 236 ; andotheis .

"The Oueen and the Craft , " having been duly honoured , the W . M . prososed " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , KG ., M . W . G . M . of England , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Peck , P . G . Sec , in reply , said that the Prince of Wales was no mere figurehead , but was thoroughly acquainted with every department of Freemasonry , and took a vital interest in the affiirs of t ^ e Craft . He spoke of the loyalty manifes . ed by the brethren as a whole to their oflicers , and said no other society could boast of such

unan mity as the Freemasons could . The W . M . proposed "The Most Hon . the Marquis of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M . of N . and E . Yorks ; the Right Hon . Lord Bolton , R . W . D . P . G . M . ; and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . the Rev . E . Fox-Thomas , P . P . G . Chap ., responded , and thanked the W . M . for his generous hospitality . He said that he thought that there was no province in the woild like the P . o / ince of North and East Yorks . He testified to the universal respect

and esteeir in which Bro . P « rck was held in the Craft in England . In alluding to the Marquess of Zetland and Lord Bolton , he said they should feel prouJ of having such men in the positions in the province . Bro . J . H . Hill , LP . M ., proposed " The W . M . Agricola Lodge , No . 1931 , " and said Bro . Gill was one who wculd occupy the chair in which he had been installed with honour to himself , credit to the lodge , and usefulness to the Craft in general . M isonry had in it that which tended to make good and true citizens of a vast and mighty Empire and good subjects of our much-belov : d Qusen . So long as Masonry existed there would be safety for our crowned heads .

The W . M . responded , and said that it would be his endeavJur to fill the offi : e with honour and credit to the lodge . He was very anxious that the lodge should be successful , and be respected not only in York , but in the Province ot N . and E . Yorkshire . ( Applause . ) The remaining toasts were "The Installing Master , " "The I . P . M . and Past Masters of Agricola Lodge , 1991 , " " The Visitors , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " " The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Bros . W . H . Dawson , Monaghan , Wilkinson , and C . Wilson contribute ! very much to the enjoyment of the guests by their singing .

Empress Lodge , No . 2581 . A very interesting and pleasant meeting wis held in connection with this lodze at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the nth inst . The W . M ., Bro . Charles I . Kiralfy , is absent on business in America , but the chair was ably filled by his father , Bro . Imre Kiralfy , P . A . G . D . C , who had the felicity of initiating another son—Mr . A . E . Kiralfy —into Freemasonry . Amongst the members present were Bros . Imre Kiralfy , P . M ..

P . A . G . D . C , Treas ., acting W . M . ; R . J . Miitland Coffin , I . P . M . ; G . C . Breese , S . W . ; G . D . Coleman , j . D . ; P . Dixon , Sec . ; W . Singleton Hooper , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Bond , Stwd . ; j . Kift , Org . ; Sir J . Dimsdale , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; J . rf . Dimsdale , P . M . ; W . H . Jeffcoat , J . W . Barrett , M . C . Dint , A . F . Stokes , J . W . Clark , and R . VV . Clark . Visitors : Bros . S . P . Griffin , P . G . D . ; Orlton Cooper , P . M . 211 ; T . M . Keggie , 91 ; T . W . Dent , 1201 ; A . J . Thomas , 91 ; Hy . Fisher , G 34 ; W . H . Baylis , P . M . 9 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . M jntague C . Dent was raised to tha Third Degree . Messrs . B . Opie , G . Withers , A , E . Kiralfy , and F , Thorsby were next impressively initiated into Freemasonry . A sum of five guineas was voted to the Transvaal Masonic Relief Fund and was supplemented by a donation of five guineas by Bro . Imre Kiralfy , and subsequently increased to £ 17 . Ten guineas was also voted to the W . M . ' s list for the Girls' School . Bro . Nash was placed on the country mem ^ er ' slist , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . After banquet , the usual loyal toasts were heartily given .

"The Queen and the Craft "having been honoured , "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince ot Wales " was enthusiastically received , and a telegram was dispatched to H . R . H . congratulating him upon his escape . Bro . S . P . Griffin , G . D ., replied for " The Grand Officers , " and said the toast was always received with cordiality as a recognition of the ssrvicis ths Grand Officers had rendered in the past .

Bro . Maitland Coffin , I . P . M ., in giving "TheW . M ., " said that Bro . Charles I . Kiralfy was in America , but his place had been most ably filled by their Past Mister , the W . M . 's father . They could not have had a better one in the chair than Bro . Imre Kiralfy , for he had done his work well , as he always did . Bro . Imre Kiralfy , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , said he was standing before them in a very peculiar position to respond for the toast of " The W . M . " A little over two weeks ago , the W . M ., who is in America , sent him a cable saying he would sail on the following day , although his business war . unfinished , He cabled back to the W . M . to finish his