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The W . M . next proposed the toast of "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters of the Lodge , " and remarked it was a most comprehensive toast . Of the Treasurer and Secretary , two more faithful officers could not be ; the Treasurer was the W . M . 's father in Freemasonry , and the Secretary the first Master of the lodge . Both had done , and would do , well for the lodge . Bro . W . Cock , P . M ., was a pillar of strength in the lodge , as were Bros . Nightingale , Castledine , R . Dunn , and Wright , all of whom had done splendid service in the lodge .

Bros . Dunn , Dewsnap , Cock , Nightingale , and R . Dunn most cordially responded . The toast of "The Officers , " the W . M . said , was one of the greatest importance , and he was ably supported by efficient officers , and he would couple with it the toast of " The Artistes , " who had done splendid service . The S . W . and J . W ., and Bro . Wingrove Ives ( for the artistes ) very suitably replied . The . Tyler ' s toast closed a happy evening .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Wingrove Ives , 1929 , efficiently supported by Bros . F . Swinford , A . Weston , A . Court , T . Powell , and F . W . Stephens . Bro . Sidney Hill ably presided at the piano .

Duke of Fife Lodge , No . 2345 . The first meeting after the recess of this flourishing lodge was held at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common , on the gth inst ., under the presidency of the popular W . M ., Bro . T . Morris , who was one of the founders of the lodge . Among those present were Bros . A . Robertson , S . W . ; Winney , J . W . ; R . Steele , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Folkard , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Mitchell , I . P . M . ; H . Mitchell , S . D . ; C . J . Fitch , J . D . ; G . Tavlor , A . D . C . ; Machin , P . M ., I . G . ; Beckwith , and F . W . Sinclair , Stwds . ; S . Cochrane , P . G .

Treas . ; E . Beaven , P . M . ; A . Harvey , P . M . ; j . Langdon , P . M . ; C Woods , P . M ., Stwd . ; C Patrick , P . M ., Tyler ; John Wyer , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; J . Kidman , S . Baker , Bruce Kench , Simmons , Merrett , Kinston , Hill , Wilfred Stracey , Tom Gregory , C H . Merrett , Hearsey , Oswald , and Ballard . Visitors : Bros . Bundy , 2625 ; Chisholm , W . M . 1351 ; Horton , 902 ; Stanley , 902 ; Shand , 55 S ; H . Mitchell , J . D . 1056 ; Oswald , 72 ( S . C ); and S . Rashleigh , P . M . 902 . After the lodge was opened , the minutes of the regular May meeting and the

June emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Hill , Kingston , Merrett , and Simmons were impressively raised by Bro . John Mitchell , I . P . M ., who was ably supported by the whole of the officers of the lodge . Ballot was taken for , and proved in favour of , Messrs . Ballard and Oswald , who were initiated into the mysteries of the Order in a manner that entirely met with the approval of the most critical . A notice of motion by Bro . Charlie Woods was postponed , as he had been forced to leave early . Sympathy was expressed for the family of the late Bro . C . J . F . Shannaw , one of the founders of the lodge , who had died since the last meeting .

All Masonic business beingended , the brethren dined together under the presidency of the W . M ., and afterwards passed a very happy time in full harmony . The W . M . proposed the toast of " The Queen , " referring to the loyalty of all Englishmen , and Masons in particular , to the lady who governed the country in so exemplary a manner . The W . M . proposed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master "—a toast which is always received with much enthusiasm , and this occasion was no exception to the rule .

The W . M . proposed "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " referring especially to the work of their esteemed Bro . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . Bro . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas ., in thanking the brethren , pointed out that , as " father" of that lodge and its first Master , he was more than delighted with its

progress . The toast of " Our Master " was proposed by Bro . John Mitchell in a felicitous manner . Bro . Morris was not only respected for his sterling merit , but also loved for his interest and attention to any good work that he took in hand . The W . M . responded , thanking the brethren , and expressing his feeling of the responsibility of his office . The W . M . proposed " The Initiates , " both of whom responded .

The W . M . next gave "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " all of whom replied . For " The Visitors " all those present responded . Each had been pleased with the work , the harmony of the lodge , and its hospitality . The S . W . and J . W . responded for " The Officers . " The meeting closed with the Tyler ' s toast .

Songs and recitations were contributed during the evening by Bros . Robertson , W . Stracey , H . Mitchell , Oswald , Simmons , and Baker , while Bro . Winney ably presided at the pianoforte .

Broxbourne Lodge , No . 2353 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , High Barnet , Herts , when there were present Bros . E . J . Gittins , P . P . G . Std . Br ., VV . M . ; J . W . Hunt , S . W . ; T . j . Phillips , J . W . j E . C . Mulvey , P . G . P ., Treas . ; S . Lichtenfeld . P . M ., Sec ; J . Heilbrun , S . D . ; T . J . Patrick , J . D . j ;

C . H . Hempel , I . G . ; R . H . Nicholls , M . D . ; H . Ramsbottom , Stwd . ; H . Evenden , Tyler : H . Monson , P . M . ; W . T . Winsor , P . M . ; W . Hall , C . E . Greening , W . Hewitt , W . Archer , H . De Maid , D . S . Aston , W . H . Watson , C . D . Essien , H . Vroom , C . Ratcliffe , Rev . C . B . Wilson , H . Kobelt , VV . C . Mannering , F . W . Elvin , R . Ridgway , and others . Visitors : Bros , A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; E . Loder , S . W . 179 ; R . Reid , G 5 ; and others . «

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Radcliffe , De Maid , and Aston were raised to the Degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner , and Bros . C B . Wilson and W . Archer were passed to the Degree of E . C . A ballot was taken for Messrs . W . T . Zankah and T . G . Hilton , which proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Freemasonry .

After the transaction of other routine business , the brethren adjourned to the banquet table . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In giving the toast of "The Prov . G . M ., W . Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., " the W . M . referred to the great progress made in the number of lodges in the Province of Herts during Bro . Halsey ' s tenure of office—a sure proof of the great esteem in which he was held .

Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . G . P ., Treas ., proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " in very felicitous terms , and said that the able and perfect manner in which he had worked the Three Degrees that evening proved that he was able and willing to sustain the duties of the chair in the way they should be carried out . In giving the toast of "The Initiates , " the VV . M . said that he believed they had received among them that evening two brethren who would be a credit to the lodge and would maintain and uphold the tenets of the Order .

The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable meeting , enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . E . Loder , E . C . Mulvey , H . Monson , VV . Hall , and C . B . Wilson . Bro . A . Briscoe , P . P . G . O . Surrey , very ably presided at the organ and pianoforte .

Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 . The installation meeting took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . at the Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate , b ., when Bro . William Wilkinson , P . M . 129 S , was installed in a very impressive manner by Iiro . A . R . Trew , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Suffolk . This lodge has now become a very important one in the East of London , and has a membership of nearly 90 . It has also subscribed generously to the Masonic Charities , for although only consecrated in September , 1 S 91 , it has contributed upwards of £ 1200 , in addition of having given donations amounting to £ 140 to the West Ham Hospital . Amongst the many distinguished visitors present was Bro . Ernest Gray , M . P . for the Northern Division of West Ham .

A very large number partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . James Copper , proprietor of the hotel , and the brethren contributed handsomely to the W . M . ' s list on behalf of the R . M . I . G ., which he intends representing as a Steward next year .

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Shirley Woolmer Lodge , No . 2530 . The installation meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , St . John's Parish Hall , Sidcup , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . Bro . Raymond Henry Hale was elected to fill the office of W . M . during the ensuing year , succeeding Bro . A . Sharp , P . M ., who has so ably filled the chair during the past year . There was a large assembly of the brethren . The W . M . elect having been presented by the D . C , was installed by Bro . A . Sharp , P . M ., after which Bro . Hale invested his officers for the ensuing year as

follows : Bros . A . Sharp , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; C Sheath , S . W . ; ] . R . Creasey , J . W . ; Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; E . Blanks , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., Treasurer ; C . Forwood , Secretary ; F . Dewsbury , P . M ., D . of C . ; T . Crawford , S . D . ; F . Shapley , J . D . ; F . Baddeley , I . G . ; Shirley Woolmer , A . D . C . ; J . Fryer and M . Hewitt , Stwds . ; W . Bullworthy , Organist ; and G . Randall , Tyler . The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . Sharp with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past year , and Bro . Sharp returned thanks in appropriate terms .

The banquet was served at the Charing Cross Hotel , and the brethren who had taken part in the installation ceremony left Sidcup by the 6 . 24 p . m . train , to which was attached three saloon carriages for their accommodation by the courtesy of the company . The company included Bros . R . H . Hale , W . M . ; A . Sharp , LP M . j C Sheath , S . W . ; Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; E . Layton , P . M . ; E . Blanks , P . M ., P . G . R . ; J . R . Creasey , J . W . ; F . Dewsbury , D . C . ; C Forwood , Sec . ; T . B . Sandercock , P . M . ; T . Crawford , S . D . ; F . Shapley , J . D . ; Whomes , J . Fryer , T .

Bright , and many other members . The visitors were : Bros . L . Laud Havard , 1224 ; G . Spurgen , P . P . G . J . W . 55 S ; T . Hastings , P . M . S 29 ; Harold Woodcock , 2470 ; W . Crawford , P . M . Union ; T . Poyle , VV . Jorgensen , S 29 ; VV . Dunk , 55 s , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Pedar , 55 s , P . G . P . ; E . G . Harding , 210 S , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Moulder , S 29 ; E . Leonard , 1691 ; W . H . Tomsett , 2 G 71 ; G . H . Fellowes Prynne , W . M . 1 S 26 ; Montague Borwell , 2454 ; J . Hedley , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; J . H . Gretton , P . M . ; S . R . Bartrum , C Davis , and T . Barker .

" The Queen and the Craft " and " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " were afterwards proposed by the VV . M ., and were cordially received . The W . M . proposed "The M . W . Pro ( G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bros . Hedley and Harding responded . The W . M . then gave " The R . W . Prov . G . M . of Kent , the Earl Amherst , " which

was also cordially received . " The V . W . Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . S . Eastes , and Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " was given by the W . M . Bros . E . Blanks , P . G . Reg . ; Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , P . P . G . Chap . ; and Spurgen , P . P . J . G . W . ; each responded , the first-named as a present officer of the Province of Kent , who took the opportunity of thanking the brethren for their congratulations u ; ii > n the honour that had recently been conferred upon him .

Bro . Rev . C E . Shirley Woolmer said within three months he would have completed his 50 th year as a Mason . He was initiated when an undergraduate at Oxford , and had acted as Prov . G . Chaplain in various counties for the last 4 S years . Never had he known a province like Kent for distributing honours by merit and not favour . Bro . Spurgeon , P . P . J . G . W ., also replied .

The toast of " The Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . Sharp , I . P . M ., who remarked on the great interest taken in Masonry by Bro . Hale , and the ability he showed in the discharge of the duties appertaining to the office he had filled , which was a happy augury for the interest and zeal with which he would act as the VV . M . of their lodge in the year of office he now entered upon . The toast was enthusiastically honoured .

The W . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren very much for the cordial way in which they had received his name as VV . M . He felt that the success of a Masonic lodge depended not only on the VV . M ., but upon the brethren generally , and he felt that in that lodge they had a real good Brotherhood . He looked forward to his year of office with a great degree of pleasure . "The Immediate Past Master" was proposed by the W . M ., who said they respected Bro . Sharp for his work as a Mason .

Bro . Sharp , in reply , thanked the brethren for the kindness he had always received , and especially so during his year of office just closed . Bro . E . | . S . Layton , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities " in an eloquent and effective speech . It had been said that Masonry was nothing without Charity . Certainly , any Masonry which had not good fellowship and goodwill—which , after all , were the foundations of Charity—was a sham . In every competition , and more especially in the

race of life in which all were struggling , it necessarily followed , having regard to the number of competitors , that all could not succeed in gaining the prizes of life . Then , in our hour of triumph let us remember those who had not been so fortunate as to hive received a place . He hoped that the funds of their own particular lodge might always be in such a sound condition that its Treasurer would never be ashamed of the amount which he had to take up to the festival .

Bro . Blanks , Treas ., responded . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " of whom a large number were present , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Dunk and G . H . Fellowes Prynne . Bro . Dunk , in reply , expressed the pleasure he always had to be present in the lodge . Bro . G . H . Fellowes Prynne took the opportunity of testifying to the way in which Bro . Hale entered into the true spirit of Masonry , of the great purposes of which he spoke in effective terms . It brought together men who , in politics and religion , were on absolutely different platforms , and by so doing achieved a wonderful purpose in the promotion of good fellowship amongst men of all schools of thought and shades of

opinion . [ Bro . Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer at this point left , being accorded Masonic honours in departing . ] "The Installing Master , Bro . A . Sharp , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; " "The Past Masters " ( Bros . T . B . Sandercock and T . Knight replying ) ; " The Officers of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge ; " "Bro . C Sheath , S . W . ; " and the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable evening . The whole of the arrangements were carried out in the most efficient and gratifying manner by Bro . C Forwood , Sec , whilethe musical programme was in the hands of Bro . VV . Leet , who was admirably assisted by Bros . Ashton , Bartrum , Montague Borwell , Green , Layton , Shapley , Sheath , and Whomes .

Industry Lodge , No . 48 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there was a large attendance . The W . M ., Bro . VV . C . A . Holzapfel , presided , and was supported by the following brethren : Bros . A . Simpson , I . P . M . ; A . Dodds , P . M . ; W . J . Jobson , P . M ., Treas . ; T . W . Stokoe , P . M . ; T . R . Jobson , P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; Robt . Whitfield . P . M . ; J . Armstrong , S . W . ; J . T . Pragnell , J . W . ; W . K . Peacock , S . D . ; H . H . Pitt , J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; G . T . Bootes , as I . G . ; R . Laverick ,

Stwd . ; T . H . Armstrong , and J . Curry , Tyler . Amongst the numerous members and visitors were Bros . J . T . Corking , T . W . Wray , W . Campbell , John Carr , R . Forsyth , R . Richardson , C . N . T . Pelmear , J . Neil , J . Rhind , J . Lightbown , T . W . Hilton , R . Dobson , W . L . Young , E . Histon , J . Crighton , F . Hastie , P . Cash , A . J . Waugh , R . Surtees , 1 . R . Lightbown , VV . Sinclair , W . J . Heppell , P . M . 424 ; T . R . Short , P . M .

424 ; R . Stewart , P . M . 424 ; J . Howe , J . W . 424 ; J . Jackson , 424 ; Sydney Bicon , 424 ; N . Knox , 424 ; G . Short , 424 j W . F . Pnillips , S . W . 424 ; J . S . Thompson , W . M . 22 G 0 ; J . Burrell , P . M . 424 ; VV . M . Cox , S . W . 25 GS ; B . Thomas , I . G . 240 ; Jas . Bell , VV . M . 949 ; A . Man , 1427 ; VV . F . Hall , 40 G ; II . Bartlett , S . D . 40 G ; F . VV . Holmes , J . W . 25 GS ; J . I " . Dove , 541 ; K . II . Ueid , S . D . 25 GS ; J . W . Cutter , J . D . 25 G . S ; A . Thompson , 25 GS ; VV . D . Hick , 2 G 74 ; and others .

After the preliminary business , Bro . Thomas Robinson was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and the S . W . explained the tools and gave the charge to the candidate . The annual lecture in connection with the lodge was afterwards delivered by Bro . Robert Whitfield , P . M ., who discoursed on "Some Masonic Doubts , " chieny on historical matters . The proceedings terminated , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board .

THE HEALTH of the Duke of Teck has undergone a decided change for the better during the past few days , though it is not expected that he will be able to appear in public again for some considerable time .