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The Installing Officer , Bio . Langton , then addressed the newly-installed AIaster , thc Wardens , and the brethren in the customary form , and upon the installation ceremony being thus completed , thc report of the Audit Committee was presented , and ordered to bc received and entered on the minutes . Before the conclusion of the installation ceremony the Provincial Grand AIaster , Bro . General Brownrigg , was
obliged to leave ; but before doing so he said he desired to make an announcement , and also to express his great gratification at the very handsome sum which the lodge had sent up to the Festival at which he so recently presided , and the further support he had received on that occasion from the province generally—the whole sum presented by the province being no less that £ 1300 . The General proceeded to announce that he should hold
Provincial Grand Lodge this year under the banner of the George Price Lodge , and that as to the date of meeting , either the fourth or the last Wednesday in June would suit him equally well , and he would leave it to the George Price Lodge to say which day they would prefer . The Provincial Grand Master then took leave of the brethren , and the business before the lodge was proceeded with , at the conclusion of which the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where they dined together in a style which did the utmost credit to Bro . T . H . Bentley , the genial and energetic manager of the Greyhound Hotel . The customary toast list was proceeded with at the conclusion of the banquet . In proposing that to "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . remarked that during the present month they had
had the gratification of seeing Her Majesty taking part in two public ceremonies of more importance than anything that had taken place since the death of her husband . As Masons they could only congratulate themselves upon her coming among her people again as in former times . In proposing "The Health of the Grand Master , " Bro . Hobbs said that it must be of the greatest advantage to Freemasonry that His Royal Highness took so great an
interest in Mark Masonry , as it might probably lead to the Mark Degree being recognised in the Craft . In proposing "The Health of the Pro Grand Master ; the Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " the W . M . remarked that it was a proof of the interest that Grand Officers took in the Craft that as many as five or six Grand Officers had come that evening to see the working in the George
Price Lodge . The Worshipful Master said the next toast that he had the honour to propose was " The Health of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , Bro . Gen . J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . W . " Surrey Masons could not but be proud that they had such a man to preside over them , and it must increase their pride and pleasure that General Brownrigg had sanctioned the holding Provincial
Grand Lodge under their banner , only one year after the consecration of the lodge . Many of the members ol that lodge met a week ago at the Festival of the Girls' School , on which occasion the brethren of the lodge had sent up a very handsome sum , and the amount of support given to the President by the Province of Surrey showed that their P . G . M . was a very popular man . The success of the Festival was remarkable , and he thought that it was
marvellous that the amount—& 13 , 000 and upwards—only fell short by ^ 100 of the amount in the former year . The W . M . said he proposed to couple the next two toasts together , whicb were " The V . W . the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " There were plenty of brethren present who could respond for this toast . He was pleased to see that there were so many Grand Officers to speak . First they
had Bros . George Price , P . G . Treasurer ; Horsey , P . P . G . D . C ; Hooke , P . G . D . C ; F . J . Blake , P . P . G . R . ; Ridge , P . G . D . C ; W . Foulsham , P . P . G . J . W . ; and Woodward , P . G . S . This toast would not need many words to recommend it . The name of George Price was a name they all venerated in that lodge . To show what they thought of him they had named the lodge after him , and they thought it a high honour to hand down his name in the name of the
lodge . Bro . Greenwood , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , was , unfortunately , not with them . They sympathised with him deeply in the bereavement which he had sustained , and also in the illness from which he had since suffered . The Wovshipful Master concluded by proposing the toast . Bro . George Price , in repl y ing , said he regretted extremely that the Deputy Provincial Grand Master was not
with them to respond to that toast . He had heard of the illness that Bro . Greenwood had been afflicted with with a great deal of grief , and the domestic bereavement which had befallen him in the loss of his wife demanded , at least , from him ( Bro . Price * ! the very greatest sympathy . They were the greatest friends ; they had been associated as officers of that province for the last 30 years , and during that long period there had been nothing but love and
harmony prevailing between them . His exceptional abilities as a man of business , his even temper , and his genial manners had secured for him troops of friends , and compelled them to honour and love him . He was sure that he need not take up further time upon the matter of returning thanks for the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . Greenwood was one of them . The Provincial Grand Officers were now a large body . Years agowhen he was a young
, man , they were a small number , and he was quite sure from what he had seen of theProv . Grand Officers that whenever the Grand AIaster required their services they would rally round him and give him that assistance to discharge their duties to the very best of their ability , and therefore on behalf of the Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers , he said that he thanked them for the verv kind compliment that they had paid the Prov . Grand Officers . One word
with regard to himself , which had been mentioned by the W . M . in connection with the lodge , a year ago , when the lodge was consecrated . At the time he ( Bro . Price ) felt highly flattered at the lodge being called after his name . Honours were showered down upon him , and he then expressed his opinion that the lodge was wanted in Croydonthat the lodge would be a convenience to the Freemasons
of the neighbourhood of Croydon , and he hoped to see many members of the Corporation ( and many members of the Corporation were Freemasons—several aldermen and councilmen ) . He thought it likely , though the present Mayor was not a Freemason , the coming Mayor , who was a Mason , would give the lodge some standing in the province . This lodge had increased
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in a very remarkable manner , and stood in a high position . It had made its mark within 12 months , and was actually a lodgeof reputation already . The Prov . G . M . had told them that he intended to hold his Prov . Grand Lodge with this lodge . He was sure that the pride which he felt 12 months ago was not diminished at the present time . Bro . Horsey also replied , aud said that he must think himself very highly honoured indeed to have his name
coupled with that of Bro . George Price . It was perhaps a mark of friendship so to couple it ; but it enabled him with great pleasure to say one or two words on the subject . They regretted that Bro . Greenwood was unable to be with them that evening on account of that domestic affliction to which Bro . Price had alluded . Respecting the further remarks of Bro . Price , he could but reiterate the expressions Bro . Price had used as to the extraordinary success of that
very young lodge ; that it should within 14 months of its consecration be selected to entertain a meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge was indeed an honour which had never occurred in the previous history of the province . That reflected very great credit upon the I . P . M ., whose endeavours at the Festival last week raised the George Price Lodge to a prominence never previously enjoyed by any lodge in the Province of Surrey .
The LP . M ., Bro . Langton , said , in proposing the next toast , that during his occupation of the chair of that lodge he had had to propose the toasts which were familiar favourites with the brethren , and which required hardly any words of his to ensure their hearty reception . But that night he had a toast to propose which was different from that which had been proposed by any Past Master of that lodge—it was that of " Their Worshipful AIaster . "
They all knew how their Worshipful Master had worked his way up to the high position he now held in Alasonry . Not only had he qualified himself for the various offices he had filled in that and other lodges , but he had made himself master of the ritual ; and had been good enough with labour and perseverance to assist others ; he was the Preceptor , as they knew , of two lodges of instruction . He had only been a few years in Alasonry ; but he was now Master
of a lodge that he ( Bro . Langton ) thought was not second to any other . He would not detain them longer ; but would conclude by asking them to drink most heartily to the health of Bro . Hobbs , their W . M . In replying , Bro . Hobbs said that he never regretted so much that he was not naturally eloquent as he did on the present occasion , because he could not convey what he felt to the brethren . Referring to the remarks of Bro . Langton
in proposing the toast , the Worshipful Master said there was no doubt he ( Bro . Hobbs ) did take a great deal of interest in Alasonry ; but , at the same time , he meant to do his best during his year of office . The brethren had placed him in that position and he thanked them for the honour they had done him . The idea of this lodge first occurred to him , and when he looked backward and forward at the past and the future of the lodge he
might be pardoned for feeling both pride and satisfaction in contemplating what they had done and what they intended to do . When he asked Bro . Langton to be the first W . AI . of that lodge he felt that he was doing something that would be very much to its advantage , but it had made his own task a very difficult one . _ It might not have been difficult for him to occupy the chair if he had not been preceded by Bro . Langton ; but the brethren would observe a
marked difference between their first and second Master . He intended , however , to do his best , and should rely upon the brethren to support him in hisyearof oflice , and should trust to the Past Master to keep him right . In proposing "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " Bro Hobbs said he felt great personal pleasure . He thought after that expression of their feeing he might sit down and say no more , but that there was
something more to say about Bro . Langton , who , as they knew , had , performed the duties of his office as Master . No one in the room knew better than he did how much the lodge was indebted to Bro . Langton , who , notwithstanding his professional career , had found time to go into every detail for the consecration , but since then bad spared neither time nor trouble in the service of the lodge . He had initiated five gentlemen , and had also made his
year of office remarkable by what he had done for the Charities . He ( Bro . Hobbs ) had already told them that the amount of £ 13 , 000 had been taken up to the Girls ' Festival . Of ttiat £ 1300 was taken up by the Stewards of the Province of Surrey , and of that sum Bro . Langton had taken up the magnificent sum of £ 400 . Two years ago he had himself got together £ 221 , but Bro . Langton had nearly doubled that sum . He ( Bro .
Hobbs ) felt nearly as pleased as if he had taken it up himself . He had now the pleasant duty of presenting to Bro . Langton the first Past Master ' s jewel of the George Price Lodge . The banner behind him showed what they thought of Bro . Langton , and they felt sure , considering his position in the Grand Alasters' Lodge , that he had a future before him , and also that the jewel he now presented would be valued by Bro . Langton beyond all the jewels which he
might have a right to be decorated with in the future , and they must all pray that he might have long life in which to wear it . Bro . Langton having returned thanks in an effective speech , the toast list was proceeded with , which included "The Visitors , " "The Initiate , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast , as usual , closing the proceedings of the evening .
I he list ot visitors present included Bros . VV . H . Hanson , S . W . 1790 ; Hedges , P . M . igoo ; R . VV . Price , 463 ; Charles Duval , 139 ; F . Knight , 11 S 5 ; J . Illingworth , 193 S ; H . J . Dumas , 99 , P . G . D . ; R . VV . VVilson , 2054 ; F . Carter , 14 ; Gordon Smith , 14 ; H . T . Baber , VV . AI . 1790 ; H . G . Thompson , P . M . 1556 ; F . J . Blake , P . P .
G . Reg . ; I * . C . Purcell , P . M . 1790 ; John Hooke , 463 , P . G . D . C . ; J . W . Woodward , P . G . Secretary Middx . ; VV . H . Unswith , W . M . 463 ; B . Ridge , P . M . 413 , P . G . D . C . Notts ; M . H . Dicker , 1470 ; J . VV . Hanson , 1706 ; W . Foulsham , P . M . 1790 , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Dalzell , S . W . 1549 j Frederick Bevan , 1706 , - VV . VV . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; and E . C . Massey .
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ALBION LODGE < N () . 9 ) . —A meeting was held 011 Friday , the Jist inst ., at thc Crown Hotel , Essex-Street , Strand . Present : " liros Ii . Waller , VV . M . ; T . Cranswick , S . W . ; W . Purdue , J . W . VV . H . Holroyd , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Willey , P . M ., Treas . j L . VV . Harvey , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Wheetstone , S . D . ; F . A . Foster , J . D , ; J . Marr , I . G . j Vallentine , P . M ., and several others .
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'I hc ceremonies of initiation and passing were very ably rehearsed hy Hro . Waller , J . D . < j . A resolution was passed adjourning thc lodge until the lirst Friday evening in September . TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . ion ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 14 th iust ., at the * Dukc of York 'Iavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , when Ihere were present liros . Dale , VV . M . ; Akehurst , S . W . ; Phillips , | . VV . ; l . a / . arus , S . D . ; VV . Ulock , J . D . ; Burrilt , I . G . ; MilbournPreceptor : Vellenoweth ,
, Sec . ; J . Ulock , and Strickland . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc ceremonv of passing was rehearsed , Uro . J . Ulock being the candidate . Tlie lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and tlie First Section ot the First Lecture worked by Uro . \ V . Ulock ; thc Second , by Hro . Strickland ; and the Third , by Hro . W . Block . On the second rising , Hro . Akehurst was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , anil , all Masonic ' business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .
A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st inst ., when tliere were present Bros . Akehurst , VV . M . ; Phillips , SAV . lazarns . J . VV . ; Horritt , S . D . ; VV . Block , J . D . ; Dale , l . G . ; Vellenoweth Sec . ; and Belchamber . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing rehearsed , Bro . Iiorritt personating thc candidate .
The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The First Section of tiie First Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., and the Sccondby 13 ro . Belchamber . On the second rising , Hro . Phillips was unanimously elected W . M . forthe following Friday evening . The VV . M . rose for ihe third time , and nothing further offering , thelodge was closed in due form .
RANfcLAGH LODGE ( , \' o . 834 ) . —At the usual weekly meeting of this lodge on Friday , the jth inst ., at the Six Bells , ' Hammersmith , the S . VV .. Bro . F . VVilliams , was elected , for the lirst time , to be the VV . M . for the ensuing week . It was afterwards arranged that , to mark the event , and , as there were eight brethren bearing the same name belonging to the lodge , though in nowise related , and living in different localities , he should , if possible , be supported by ollicers selected from amopgst them . In pursuance of that
arrangement , at the meeting on the 14 th inst . the lodge was composed as follows : Bros . F . Williams , D . C . 834 , W . M .: Arthur Williams , J . D . 3090 , S . W . ; VV . VV . VVilliams , W . S . 834 , J . VV . ; \ V . Williams , VV . M . 18 : 8 , S . D . ; R . H . VVilliams , W . M . elect 86 < , J . D . ; W . C . VVilliams , S . VV . 1585 , I . G . ; J . Codings , P . M . 1585 , Preceptor ; C . B . Corston , P . M . 86 J , Sec ; VV . J . Coplestone , S . D . S 34 , Treas ; and the following brethren : Bros . " H . Blunden , P . M . 865 ; H . Corston , W . M . 86 j ; VV . H . Garrett , 1 S 28 ; II . P . Gilbert ,
182 S ; A . H . irman , 1 J 07 ; D . S . Long , l . G . IMJ ; A . Moloney . 60 ( I . C . ); G . VV . D . Stockwin , 860 ; G . H . Windeyer , P . M . 20 : and V . Wing , S . D . 158 $ . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed in a very able manner , Bro . Garrett being the candidate . Bro . Harman then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc
Second Degree , and Bro . Harman duly passed to thc Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and on the rising of the VV . M . for the second time , Bro . Collings , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . A . Williams be the VV . M . for the ensuing week—this was seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . On rising for the third time , the Preceptor proposed that a cordial vote of thanks to the VV . M . be duly recorded on the minutes , for the very able manner in which hc had performed the duties appertaining to
the ollice—this was seconded , and carried unanimously- The VV . M . having in very suitable terms acknowledged the appreciation of the brethren , the Secretary announced that he had prepared a list of those who were entitled to participate in the ballot for a Life Subscrjbership to one of the Charities , and 14 were so entitled . After * a few observations from some of those brethren , it was resolved that as all , with the exception of one absent in Russia , and for whom the S . VV . would answer , were unanimous in their desire that the five guineas which had accrued from the lodee funds
should be handed to Bro . Collings , Preceptor ( one of the 14 ) , to enable him to obtain the Life Subscribership , and as a mark of the high esteem in which hc was held h ythe brethren generally , and for his constant attendance at the lodge and readiness at all times to impart that instruction he was so well able to give . The Preceptor having returned thanks in a most feeling manner , and nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonry , lodge was closed , thus ending one of the most enjoyable evenings of this nourishing lodge .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 34 th inst ., at thc Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchcstcr-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; Capt . II . S . Andrews , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , J . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , Sec . ; O . VV . Battley , S . D . ; I . Bailey , J . D . ; VV . C . Williams . I . G .: E . J . Day , Org ' - \ V . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . I ) " . Sup . of VV . Punjaub ; C . S . Mote , J . Smith , VV . 11 . Wadham , ana H . P . I ' owler .
The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing wen rehearsed , Bros . Mote and Smith candidates respectively . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Capt . Andrews was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed hisollicers in rotation . Bro . Capt . Andrews presented the lodge with a handsome silver tray on which the dues might bc
placed by the brethren . It bore thc following inscription : — " Presented to the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction by Capt . H S . Andrews , May 34 , i 88 ( j . " A cordial vote of lhanks to him for his present , to be recorded on thc minutes , was unanimously carried , which was acknowledged by the worthy brother in suitable terms . Also a vote of congratulation to Bro . Chalfont on the occasion of his son attaining his majority that day . After " Hearty good wishes " had been accorded , the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . iJo 7 ) .-A meeting took place on Monday , thc 24 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pave . ment , when there were present Bros . KaulTman , W . M . ; Gross , S . W . ; Hcarman . J . W . ; Lewis Solomon , P . M . King ' s Cross Lodge , acting Preceptor , in the absence of Bro . VV . M . Stiles ; C . J . Scales , Treas . ; J . F . Saundurs , A . S ., Sec . ; Lane . S . D .: and Thorn , J . D . The VV . M . worked thc ceremony of initiation , Bro . Ward being tlie candidate , who , having answered the questions leading to the
Second Degree , retired . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Edmonds answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed Io the First Degree . Bros . W . D . Dowing , 2055 , New South Wales ; J . Ii . Browne , 1196 ; VV . F , Garrud , and E . Tozer were elected members . After rising for the second time , Bro . Solomon , P . M ., proposed Bro . Gross VV . M . for thc next meeting , which was carried .
After rising for the third time , Bro . Solomon proposed a vote of thanks to the VV . M . for thc admiiahle manner he had conducted the work for the first time in this lodge of instruction , to bc recorded on the minutes . Bro . Scales , P . M ., seconded the same , and it was carried unanimously . The VV . M ., in thanking the b / cthrcn forlhis mark of their favour , said , though such an old member , he had never had the opportunity of occupying thc chair before , and thanked them for such a large attendance , there being nearly 40 brethren present . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge waa closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV , Present 1 Bros , Coughlan , W . M . ; C . Pugh , S . W . ; Bowen , J . VV , ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec . 1 Brindley , P . M ,, S . D , ; Salter , J . D .,- 1 . Davis , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; VVhite , P . M ., Power , Badd * erly , and Morgan . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and thc VV . M . proceeded with the ceremony of installation , Bro . Gibson was presented as W . M . elect , and duly obligated . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and
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The Installing Officer , Bio . Langton , then addressed the newly-installed AIaster , thc Wardens , and the brethren in the customary form , and upon the installation ceremony being thus completed , thc report of the Audit Committee was presented , and ordered to bc received and entered on the minutes . Before the conclusion of the installation ceremony the Provincial Grand AIaster , Bro . General Brownrigg , was
obliged to leave ; but before doing so he said he desired to make an announcement , and also to express his great gratification at the very handsome sum which the lodge had sent up to the Festival at which he so recently presided , and the further support he had received on that occasion from the province generally—the whole sum presented by the province being no less that £ 1300 . The General proceeded to announce that he should hold
Provincial Grand Lodge this year under the banner of the George Price Lodge , and that as to the date of meeting , either the fourth or the last Wednesday in June would suit him equally well , and he would leave it to the George Price Lodge to say which day they would prefer . The Provincial Grand Master then took leave of the brethren , and the business before the lodge was proceeded with , at the conclusion of which the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where they dined together in a style which did the utmost credit to Bro . T . H . Bentley , the genial and energetic manager of the Greyhound Hotel . The customary toast list was proceeded with at the conclusion of the banquet . In proposing that to "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . remarked that during the present month they had
had the gratification of seeing Her Majesty taking part in two public ceremonies of more importance than anything that had taken place since the death of her husband . As Masons they could only congratulate themselves upon her coming among her people again as in former times . In proposing "The Health of the Grand Master , " Bro . Hobbs said that it must be of the greatest advantage to Freemasonry that His Royal Highness took so great an
interest in Mark Masonry , as it might probably lead to the Mark Degree being recognised in the Craft . In proposing "The Health of the Pro Grand Master ; the Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " the W . M . remarked that it was a proof of the interest that Grand Officers took in the Craft that as many as five or six Grand Officers had come that evening to see the working in the George
Price Lodge . The Worshipful Master said the next toast that he had the honour to propose was " The Health of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , Bro . Gen . J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . W . " Surrey Masons could not but be proud that they had such a man to preside over them , and it must increase their pride and pleasure that General Brownrigg had sanctioned the holding Provincial
Grand Lodge under their banner , only one year after the consecration of the lodge . Many of the members ol that lodge met a week ago at the Festival of the Girls' School , on which occasion the brethren of the lodge had sent up a very handsome sum , and the amount of support given to the President by the Province of Surrey showed that their P . G . M . was a very popular man . The success of the Festival was remarkable , and he thought that it was
marvellous that the amount—& 13 , 000 and upwards—only fell short by ^ 100 of the amount in the former year . The W . M . said he proposed to couple the next two toasts together , whicb were " The V . W . the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " There were plenty of brethren present who could respond for this toast . He was pleased to see that there were so many Grand Officers to speak . First they
had Bros . George Price , P . G . Treasurer ; Horsey , P . P . G . D . C ; Hooke , P . G . D . C ; F . J . Blake , P . P . G . R . ; Ridge , P . G . D . C ; W . Foulsham , P . P . G . J . W . ; and Woodward , P . G . S . This toast would not need many words to recommend it . The name of George Price was a name they all venerated in that lodge . To show what they thought of him they had named the lodge after him , and they thought it a high honour to hand down his name in the name of the
lodge . Bro . Greenwood , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , was , unfortunately , not with them . They sympathised with him deeply in the bereavement which he had sustained , and also in the illness from which he had since suffered . The Wovshipful Master concluded by proposing the toast . Bro . George Price , in repl y ing , said he regretted extremely that the Deputy Provincial Grand Master was not
with them to respond to that toast . He had heard of the illness that Bro . Greenwood had been afflicted with with a great deal of grief , and the domestic bereavement which had befallen him in the loss of his wife demanded , at least , from him ( Bro . Price * ! the very greatest sympathy . They were the greatest friends ; they had been associated as officers of that province for the last 30 years , and during that long period there had been nothing but love and
harmony prevailing between them . His exceptional abilities as a man of business , his even temper , and his genial manners had secured for him troops of friends , and compelled them to honour and love him . He was sure that he need not take up further time upon the matter of returning thanks for the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . Greenwood was one of them . The Provincial Grand Officers were now a large body . Years agowhen he was a young
, man , they were a small number , and he was quite sure from what he had seen of theProv . Grand Officers that whenever the Grand AIaster required their services they would rally round him and give him that assistance to discharge their duties to the very best of their ability , and therefore on behalf of the Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers , he said that he thanked them for the verv kind compliment that they had paid the Prov . Grand Officers . One word
with regard to himself , which had been mentioned by the W . M . in connection with the lodge , a year ago , when the lodge was consecrated . At the time he ( Bro . Price ) felt highly flattered at the lodge being called after his name . Honours were showered down upon him , and he then expressed his opinion that the lodge was wanted in Croydonthat the lodge would be a convenience to the Freemasons
of the neighbourhood of Croydon , and he hoped to see many members of the Corporation ( and many members of the Corporation were Freemasons—several aldermen and councilmen ) . He thought it likely , though the present Mayor was not a Freemason , the coming Mayor , who was a Mason , would give the lodge some standing in the province . This lodge had increased
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in a very remarkable manner , and stood in a high position . It had made its mark within 12 months , and was actually a lodgeof reputation already . The Prov . G . M . had told them that he intended to hold his Prov . Grand Lodge with this lodge . He was sure that the pride which he felt 12 months ago was not diminished at the present time . Bro . Horsey also replied , aud said that he must think himself very highly honoured indeed to have his name
coupled with that of Bro . George Price . It was perhaps a mark of friendship so to couple it ; but it enabled him with great pleasure to say one or two words on the subject . They regretted that Bro . Greenwood was unable to be with them that evening on account of that domestic affliction to which Bro . Price had alluded . Respecting the further remarks of Bro . Price , he could but reiterate the expressions Bro . Price had used as to the extraordinary success of that
very young lodge ; that it should within 14 months of its consecration be selected to entertain a meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge was indeed an honour which had never occurred in the previous history of the province . That reflected very great credit upon the I . P . M ., whose endeavours at the Festival last week raised the George Price Lodge to a prominence never previously enjoyed by any lodge in the Province of Surrey .
The LP . M ., Bro . Langton , said , in proposing the next toast , that during his occupation of the chair of that lodge he had had to propose the toasts which were familiar favourites with the brethren , and which required hardly any words of his to ensure their hearty reception . But that night he had a toast to propose which was different from that which had been proposed by any Past Master of that lodge—it was that of " Their Worshipful AIaster . "
They all knew how their Worshipful Master had worked his way up to the high position he now held in Alasonry . Not only had he qualified himself for the various offices he had filled in that and other lodges , but he had made himself master of the ritual ; and had been good enough with labour and perseverance to assist others ; he was the Preceptor , as they knew , of two lodges of instruction . He had only been a few years in Alasonry ; but he was now Master
of a lodge that he ( Bro . Langton ) thought was not second to any other . He would not detain them longer ; but would conclude by asking them to drink most heartily to the health of Bro . Hobbs , their W . M . In replying , Bro . Hobbs said that he never regretted so much that he was not naturally eloquent as he did on the present occasion , because he could not convey what he felt to the brethren . Referring to the remarks of Bro . Langton
in proposing the toast , the Worshipful Master said there was no doubt he ( Bro . Hobbs ) did take a great deal of interest in Alasonry ; but , at the same time , he meant to do his best during his year of office . The brethren had placed him in that position and he thanked them for the honour they had done him . The idea of this lodge first occurred to him , and when he looked backward and forward at the past and the future of the lodge he
might be pardoned for feeling both pride and satisfaction in contemplating what they had done and what they intended to do . When he asked Bro . Langton to be the first W . AI . of that lodge he felt that he was doing something that would be very much to its advantage , but it had made his own task a very difficult one . _ It might not have been difficult for him to occupy the chair if he had not been preceded by Bro . Langton ; but the brethren would observe a
marked difference between their first and second Master . He intended , however , to do his best , and should rely upon the brethren to support him in hisyearof oflice , and should trust to the Past Master to keep him right . In proposing "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " Bro Hobbs said he felt great personal pleasure . He thought after that expression of their feeing he might sit down and say no more , but that there was
something more to say about Bro . Langton , who , as they knew , had , performed the duties of his office as Master . No one in the room knew better than he did how much the lodge was indebted to Bro . Langton , who , notwithstanding his professional career , had found time to go into every detail for the consecration , but since then bad spared neither time nor trouble in the service of the lodge . He had initiated five gentlemen , and had also made his
year of office remarkable by what he had done for the Charities . He ( Bro . Hobbs ) had already told them that the amount of £ 13 , 000 had been taken up to the Girls ' Festival . Of ttiat £ 1300 was taken up by the Stewards of the Province of Surrey , and of that sum Bro . Langton had taken up the magnificent sum of £ 400 . Two years ago he had himself got together £ 221 , but Bro . Langton had nearly doubled that sum . He ( Bro .
Hobbs ) felt nearly as pleased as if he had taken it up himself . He had now the pleasant duty of presenting to Bro . Langton the first Past Master ' s jewel of the George Price Lodge . The banner behind him showed what they thought of Bro . Langton , and they felt sure , considering his position in the Grand Alasters' Lodge , that he had a future before him , and also that the jewel he now presented would be valued by Bro . Langton beyond all the jewels which he
might have a right to be decorated with in the future , and they must all pray that he might have long life in which to wear it . Bro . Langton having returned thanks in an effective speech , the toast list was proceeded with , which included "The Visitors , " "The Initiate , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast , as usual , closing the proceedings of the evening .
I he list ot visitors present included Bros . VV . H . Hanson , S . W . 1790 ; Hedges , P . M . igoo ; R . VV . Price , 463 ; Charles Duval , 139 ; F . Knight , 11 S 5 ; J . Illingworth , 193 S ; H . J . Dumas , 99 , P . G . D . ; R . VV . VVilson , 2054 ; F . Carter , 14 ; Gordon Smith , 14 ; H . T . Baber , VV . AI . 1790 ; H . G . Thompson , P . M . 1556 ; F . J . Blake , P . P .
G . Reg . ; I * . C . Purcell , P . M . 1790 ; John Hooke , 463 , P . G . D . C . ; J . W . Woodward , P . G . Secretary Middx . ; VV . H . Unswith , W . M . 463 ; B . Ridge , P . M . 413 , P . G . D . C . Notts ; M . H . Dicker , 1470 ; J . VV . Hanson , 1706 ; W . Foulsham , P . M . 1790 , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Dalzell , S . W . 1549 j Frederick Bevan , 1706 , - VV . VV . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; and E . C . Massey .
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INSTRUCTION .
ALBION LODGE < N () . 9 ) . —A meeting was held 011 Friday , the Jist inst ., at thc Crown Hotel , Essex-Street , Strand . Present : " liros Ii . Waller , VV . M . ; T . Cranswick , S . W . ; W . Purdue , J . W . VV . H . Holroyd , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Willey , P . M ., Treas . j L . VV . Harvey , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Wheetstone , S . D . ; F . A . Foster , J . D , ; J . Marr , I . G . j Vallentine , P . M ., and several others .
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'I hc ceremonies of initiation and passing were very ably rehearsed hy Hro . Waller , J . D . < j . A resolution was passed adjourning thc lodge until the lirst Friday evening in September . TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . ion ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 14 th iust ., at the * Dukc of York 'Iavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , when Ihere were present liros . Dale , VV . M . ; Akehurst , S . W . ; Phillips , | . VV . ; l . a / . arus , S . D . ; VV . Ulock , J . D . ; Burrilt , I . G . ; MilbournPreceptor : Vellenoweth ,
, Sec . ; J . Ulock , and Strickland . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc ceremonv of passing was rehearsed , Uro . J . Ulock being the candidate . Tlie lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and tlie First Section ot the First Lecture worked by Uro . \ V . Ulock ; thc Second , by Hro . Strickland ; and the Third , by Hro . W . Block . On the second rising , Hro . Akehurst was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , anil , all Masonic ' business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .
A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st inst ., when tliere were present Bros . Akehurst , VV . M . ; Phillips , SAV . lazarns . J . VV . ; Horritt , S . D . ; VV . Block , J . D . ; Dale , l . G . ; Vellenoweth Sec . ; and Belchamber . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing rehearsed , Bro . Iiorritt personating thc candidate .
The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The First Section of tiie First Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., and the Sccondby 13 ro . Belchamber . On the second rising , Hro . Phillips was unanimously elected W . M . forthe following Friday evening . The VV . M . rose for ihe third time , and nothing further offering , thelodge was closed in due form .
RANfcLAGH LODGE ( , \' o . 834 ) . —At the usual weekly meeting of this lodge on Friday , the jth inst ., at the Six Bells , ' Hammersmith , the S . VV .. Bro . F . VVilliams , was elected , for the lirst time , to be the VV . M . for the ensuing week . It was afterwards arranged that , to mark the event , and , as there were eight brethren bearing the same name belonging to the lodge , though in nowise related , and living in different localities , he should , if possible , be supported by ollicers selected from amopgst them . In pursuance of that
arrangement , at the meeting on the 14 th inst . the lodge was composed as follows : Bros . F . Williams , D . C . 834 , W . M .: Arthur Williams , J . D . 3090 , S . W . ; VV . VV . VVilliams , W . S . 834 , J . VV . ; \ V . Williams , VV . M . 18 : 8 , S . D . ; R . H . VVilliams , W . M . elect 86 < , J . D . ; W . C . VVilliams , S . VV . 1585 , I . G . ; J . Codings , P . M . 1585 , Preceptor ; C . B . Corston , P . M . 86 J , Sec ; VV . J . Coplestone , S . D . S 34 , Treas ; and the following brethren : Bros . " H . Blunden , P . M . 865 ; H . Corston , W . M . 86 j ; VV . H . Garrett , 1 S 28 ; II . P . Gilbert ,
182 S ; A . H . irman , 1 J 07 ; D . S . Long , l . G . IMJ ; A . Moloney . 60 ( I . C . ); G . VV . D . Stockwin , 860 ; G . H . Windeyer , P . M . 20 : and V . Wing , S . D . 158 $ . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed in a very able manner , Bro . Garrett being the candidate . Bro . Harman then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc
Second Degree , and Bro . Harman duly passed to thc Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and on the rising of the VV . M . for the second time , Bro . Collings , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . A . Williams be the VV . M . for the ensuing week—this was seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . On rising for the third time , the Preceptor proposed that a cordial vote of thanks to the VV . M . be duly recorded on the minutes , for the very able manner in which hc had performed the duties appertaining to
the ollice—this was seconded , and carried unanimously- The VV . M . having in very suitable terms acknowledged the appreciation of the brethren , the Secretary announced that he had prepared a list of those who were entitled to participate in the ballot for a Life Subscrjbership to one of the Charities , and 14 were so entitled . After * a few observations from some of those brethren , it was resolved that as all , with the exception of one absent in Russia , and for whom the S . VV . would answer , were unanimous in their desire that the five guineas which had accrued from the lodee funds
should be handed to Bro . Collings , Preceptor ( one of the 14 ) , to enable him to obtain the Life Subscribership , and as a mark of the high esteem in which hc was held h ythe brethren generally , and for his constant attendance at the lodge and readiness at all times to impart that instruction he was so well able to give . The Preceptor having returned thanks in a most feeling manner , and nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonry , lodge was closed , thus ending one of the most enjoyable evenings of this nourishing lodge .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 34 th inst ., at thc Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchcstcr-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; Capt . II . S . Andrews , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , J . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , Sec . ; O . VV . Battley , S . D . ; I . Bailey , J . D . ; VV . C . Williams . I . G .: E . J . Day , Org ' - \ V . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . I ) " . Sup . of VV . Punjaub ; C . S . Mote , J . Smith , VV . 11 . Wadham , ana H . P . I ' owler .
The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing wen rehearsed , Bros . Mote and Smith candidates respectively . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Capt . Andrews was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed hisollicers in rotation . Bro . Capt . Andrews presented the lodge with a handsome silver tray on which the dues might bc
placed by the brethren . It bore thc following inscription : — " Presented to the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction by Capt . H S . Andrews , May 34 , i 88 ( j . " A cordial vote of lhanks to him for his present , to be recorded on thc minutes , was unanimously carried , which was acknowledged by the worthy brother in suitable terms . Also a vote of congratulation to Bro . Chalfont on the occasion of his son attaining his majority that day . After " Hearty good wishes " had been accorded , the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . iJo 7 ) .-A meeting took place on Monday , thc 24 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pave . ment , when there were present Bros . KaulTman , W . M . ; Gross , S . W . ; Hcarman . J . W . ; Lewis Solomon , P . M . King ' s Cross Lodge , acting Preceptor , in the absence of Bro . VV . M . Stiles ; C . J . Scales , Treas . ; J . F . Saundurs , A . S ., Sec . ; Lane . S . D .: and Thorn , J . D . The VV . M . worked thc ceremony of initiation , Bro . Ward being tlie candidate , who , having answered the questions leading to the
Second Degree , retired . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Edmonds answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed Io the First Degree . Bros . W . D . Dowing , 2055 , New South Wales ; J . Ii . Browne , 1196 ; VV . F , Garrud , and E . Tozer were elected members . After rising for the second time , Bro . Solomon , P . M ., proposed Bro . Gross VV . M . for thc next meeting , which was carried .
After rising for the third time , Bro . Solomon proposed a vote of thanks to the VV . M . for thc admiiahle manner he had conducted the work for the first time in this lodge of instruction , to bc recorded on the minutes . Bro . Scales , P . M ., seconded the same , and it was carried unanimously . The VV . M ., in thanking the b / cthrcn forlhis mark of their favour , said , though such an old member , he had never had the opportunity of occupying thc chair before , and thanked them for such a large attendance , there being nearly 40 brethren present . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge waa closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV , Present 1 Bros , Coughlan , W . M . ; C . Pugh , S . W . ; Bowen , J . VV , ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec . 1 Brindley , P . M ,, S . D , ; Salter , J . D .,- 1 . Davis , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; VVhite , P . M ., Power , Badd * erly , and Morgan . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and thc VV . M . proceeded with the ceremony of installation , Bro . Gibson was presented as W . M . elect , and duly obligated . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and