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than usual warmth that night , and he . thought he might enture to divine the cause . He thanked them for the v „ they had received the toast , and for the manner Z which they had always treated him , and for their ' •import in achieving that great object of his heart—that of hccoming Grand Treasurer . He had also to thank them for •oniino- in such large numbers to the dinner given in his

honour , which he should remember as long as he lived . He would remind them that the Earl of Lathom was about to preside at the next Boys' School Festival , and « he was on the Board of Management he took a great interest in it . The new Secretary , who was most earnest , had done a great deal to get Stewards , and they anticipated a great success . He-again thanked them for their warm of the toast

reception . " The Health of the VV . M . " was given by Bro . S . Cochrane , I . P . M ., who said that throughout the South of London where Freemasonry was known there was but one opinion of Bro . Westley , and that was the opinion the brethren of that lodge held , and which would be held for the remainder of their lives . He should have to propose that toast on many occasions during the coming year , and

he therefore , hoped they would not that evening wish him to explain the W . M . 's character in full . He would only say the W . M . was one of the best they could possibly have , and ask them to drink his health . Bro . W . VV . Westley , W . M ., returned thanks , and hoped he should prove worthy of the honour the lodge had conferred upon him by electing him as Worshipful Master .

He would try to do his best for the welfare of the lodge , and hoped at the end of his year he would receive as cordial a greeting as he had that night . He was happy amongst Freemasonry , and took a great interest in it . It was the highest ambition anyone could attain—that of being W . M . of a lodge , and especially of a lodge of which he was a founder .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Installing Master , " said that most of them knew the able manner in which Bro . Cochrane , LP . M ., worked the Third Degree , and installed his successor that evening . It might be equalled in few lodges , but would be surpassed by none . Bro . Cochrane , LP . M ., was one of the best Masons in England , and one of the most kind-hearted and genial men

he knew . He asked them to drink the toast , and wish him many years of life and happiness . Bro . S . Cochrane , LP . M ., thanked the W . M . for his kind expressions , and the brethren for the hearty reception given the toast . If he had gained their good wishes he was amply repaid , and he took that oportunity of thanking them for their kindness to him during his year . No Master

could have passed through the chair more pleasantly , and the officers did their duties well and worthily . There was not a lodge in London that could boast of such officers as that lodge could , and all could work the Three Degrees . He had also to thank them for their attendance at the presentation to Bro . Everett , and for supporting their W . M ., who was the Chairman of the evening . He was

delighted on that occasion to have the opportunity of saying something in favour of such an old friend as Bro . Geo . Everett . He again thanked them , and as long as he was connected with the lodge , which he hoped would be to the end of his life , he hoped to receive the good opinion of the brethren of that lodge . " The Visitors , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and

"The Officers " were also honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . G . F . Winny , Organist , a selection of music was performed , in which the following took part : Miss Constance Adams , and Bros . Hambleton , Harvey , and Nye . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Columbia Lodge ( No . 2397 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 1 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Clark , W . M . ; J . B . Cumming , Treas . ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; F . Stathan Hobson , P . M ., J . D . ; E . Jessurun , J . G . j B . Crumplin , D . C ; J . Morgan Richards , A . D . C ; W . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; F . Van Duzer and C . Hubbard , P . M ., Stewards : 7 . 7 . Werlo-wnnd . P . M . : and others .

Visitors : Bros . J . S . Cumberland , P . M . 212 S , P . P . G . W . ; G . C . Trent , W . M . 176 ; S . Hinkley Kinsey , 3 ; J . G . Jayson , S 20 ; J . H . Asman , 1347 ; A . Stribling , 1347 ; T . £ •Cooke , 1347 ; A . Crawley , 2191 ; and W . W . Lee , a . W . 2 . 1 S 1 .

Lod ge having been opened , the minutes of the consecration meeting -were read and confirmed . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . M . Jewell ; J . Keller , 3 S 6 ; D . W . Dickson , 165 ( S . C ); G . «•Haines , 1 C 35 J W . Pond , 231 ; G . L . Tomkins , 1635 ; « •; J . JVL Kearton , S 20 ; J . W . Courtenay , 424 ; and Dr . G . W . Field , 3 . Mr . R . F . Johnson was initiated by the W . M . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., for his gifts to the lodge . The bylaws were approved and adopted , and apologies for

nonattendance announced . Lod ge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were afterwards heartily honoured . Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., replied for "TheGrand Ujhcers , " and said it must be a matter of sincere congratu'Mion to all in the Order to find Lord Lathom promoted to

« J ,. over tnem in tne capacity of Pro Grand Master . , Ihe Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . J . J . Wed gwood , P . M ., who said the brethren had all seen how admirabl y Bro . A . Clark , W . M ., had done the work that 'vening and on many previous occasions . They could not nave a better Master , and they would therefore heartily d « nk his health .

lrt , ' , Phus Clark , W . M ., thanked Bro . Wedgwood uf th etnren for the cordial proposition and reception the toast . Bro . Wedgwood had said the work had been admirably done , but he ( the W . M . ) knew his own shortc "lings , and could assure them he did not perform the r j , . ony to his own satisfaction . He took a great deal of n ewf "I J k ' ff the ceremonies in a lodge , and it was not had as ^ ^ ^ ^ S deal ot experience . He r ,., „ . ° t ) however , performed the initiation ceremony for

Lod " x years > when he worked it in the Anglo-American hut rt ? " y na-d a small company present that evening , 'lie n f Were a £ ' many reasons for it . They hoped at welc X 1 meet , n 8 ' have a much larger attendance , but he "Tk 1 those present that evening most heartily , oinn , mtiate" having been cordially given , the W . M . P ^ p 0 sed "The Actinf LP . M ., '' remarking that Bro . llla s S ° od , P . M ., took a great deal of interest in Freely > and did all he could to promote its prosperity .

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He was obliged to Bro . Wedgwood for acting in the absence of Bro . Major Lambert , for it was impossible for a W . M . to carry on the work without the assistance of an LP . M . Bro . J . J . Wedgwood , P . M ., said hefelt highly honoured in being asked to act as l . P . M . that evening . In his peregrinations last year in Japan , China , and India , he found the great benefit of Freemasonry , for everywhere was the

right hand of friendship cordially extended . In Calcutta a banquet was given especially in his honour . He thanked them all most cordially for the kindness with which the toast had been received . Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Joining Members , " and expressed the hope that the prevalent harmony and good fellowship would long continue and strengthen the lodge , which was founded on such

excellent lines . He welcomed the valuable acquisition made that evening to their numbers by several joining members whom they received with the greatest goodwill . Several brethren having responded , Bro . Chapman , P . M ., acting J . W ., gave "The Visitors , " to which Bros . Kinsey , 3 ; Cooke , 1347 ; and others replied . "The Officers " and the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , the harmony of which was promoted by Bro . Henry , P . M ., Org ., and others .

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CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 19 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when the following were present : — Bros . J . Constable , W . M . ; T . C . Horobin , P . P . G . W ., Charity Steward ; W . Burtonshaw , LP . M . ; J . M . B . Behrendt , S . W . ; R . N . Brunyee , J . W . ; T . Staniforth , P . P . G . P ., Chap , j J . F . Watson ,

Treas . ; R . Wood , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; C . Fox , S . D . ; T . Chamberlain , acting J . D . ; J . Drury , Std . Br . ; H . L . Burtonshaw , Org . ; R . Wressel , acting LG . ; E . Shillito , R . Meadley , W . S . Scholey , Turner , and others . Visitor : Bro . W . P . Robotham , Sec . 2259 . The lodge having been opened , ballots were taken for

Messrs . J . Franks , T . T . Oates , and J . W . Ashmell , all of which were unanimously successful . Bro . Meadley was duly passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . invited all his brethren to accompany him to the Prov . Grand Lodge , to be held at Barton on the Sth prox . The brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment .

DATCHET . George Gardner Lodge ( No . 2309 ) . —The third installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Manor House Hotel on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . W . B . Fendick , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; A . Skinner , S . W . ; R . P . Laundy , J . W . ; E . B . Cox , P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; C . P . Bellerby , Sec ; Dr . Stanley

Mansfield , S . D . ; W . H . Hanham , J . D . ; J . Broderick , D . C ; Louis Lee , Org . ; J . Corpe , I . G . ; H . R . S . Pulman , Stwd . ; George Gardner , P . G . S . B ., LP . M . ; T . S . Ellis , Tyler ; A . Druce , R . Bennetts , E . G . Sonrell , T . Pritchard , J . H . Manning , Geo . W . Kirkham , and R . Dennis . Visitors : Bros . W . Woodruff , P . M . 957 ; H . Von Joel , P . M . 957 ; W . E . Chapman , W . M . 2190 ; A .

Crew , W . M . 2032 ; J . E . Bowen , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; G . May , 771 ; L . Polak , 11 ; F . J . Mason , 214 S ; T . Hardman , 2163 ; B . Blasby , P . M . 780 ; F . Kedge , P . M . 2191 ; A . Edwards , 214 S ; R . Groom , 1969 ; G . Baldwin , 1426 ; F . Perkins , A . Goodwin , S 9 S ; and R . Fraser , 1507 . Apologies were received from Bros . Lord Carrington , Prov . G . M . ) S . Whittaker Ellis , P . G . W . ; Rev . J . Studholme

Brownrigg , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Dr . F . Lawrance , P . M . ; D . Bernard , F . Hartzhorne , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . George Gardner , acting as D . C , presented Bro . A . Skinner , and the W . M . installed him in the chair of K . S . in a very efficient manner . The W . M . then invested the officers as follows : Bros . Fendick ,

LP . M . ; R . P . Laundy , S . W . ; Dr . Stanley Mansfield , J . W . ; E . B . Cox , Treas . ; C P . Bellerby , Sec . ; W . H . Hanham , S . D . ; James Corpe , J . D . ; H . R . S . Pulman , D . C ; Louis Lee , Org . ; J . Broderick , I . G . ; R . Bennetts and E . G . Sonrell , Stewards ; and S . Ellis , Tyler . After the first address the W . M ., being summoned on urgent business affairs , was compelled to leave , but not before being presented with a very handsome jewel , well

deserved for his able Mastership during the previous 12 months . Bro . Cox continued the addresses . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Herbert James Squire and R . Dixon Smith , which proved unanimous in their favour , and they were initiated in a very excellent manner by the W . M . The audit report being received , was adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . George Gardner , first

Master , then presented to the lodge an excellent portrait of himself , by Messrs . Elliott and Fry , which was received and much admired , and a vote of thanks given for the presentation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to a very excellent banquet served in Host Druce ' s wellknown excellent way .

The banquet being finished , the usual toasts were given , interspersed with an exceptional programme of music and recitations by the brethren and visitors to the lodge . In response for . the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . T . E . Bowen , Prov . G . Sec , said it had given him great gratification to be present for the second time to witness the excellent working in the

lodge and its great success . Among its members were three Past or Present Prov . Grand Officers—honours that have been won by the worthy Bros . Gardner , Fendick , and Cox . Being the youngest lodge in the province the brethren must know that such a number of honours in such a short time would not have been conferred unless they were deserved . He could only recommend the younger

officers and brethren to emulate the example set them by those brethren , and to feel assured that there were more honours in store for those who distinguished themselves in that or other lodges in the province . He thanked the W . M . on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , and hoped that he should have the pleasure of being present again

before long Bro . George Gardner , acting LP . M ., then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " saying it gave him much pleasure , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Fendick , P . M ., to propose the toast . He was partly the cause of Bro . Skinner becoming a Mason , and he was a founder of the Chiswick Lodge . Bro . Skinner had become a founder and

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first S . W . of that lodge , having discharged the duties of the offices he had held in a most exemplary manner , and from the manner he had performed the duties that evening it was patent that he intended to still discharge the duties of any office he might be called on to fulfil . He understood he would be a Steward for the forthcoming Festival of the

Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which he hoped would be a great successy and that the brethren who were asked for support would rally round their W . M . and send him up with a list that he would be proud of . The Worshipful Master thanked Bro . Gardner and the brethren for the manner in which the toast had

been received . He wished to assure them that nothing should be wanting on his part to enhance the prosperity and usefulness of the lodge . It was true that he owed his proud position to the founder , and he thanked and assured him that he intended to follow the example set him by his predecessors . Before sitting down he would propose " The Visitors . " They were a good representative

sample of Masons , most of them being well-known workers in regular as well as lodges of instruction , and he assured them that they were heartily welcomed by the members of that lodge , and hoped that they would have the pleasure of their company at any subsequent meeting . The toast was responded to by Bros . Crew , Chapman , Bowen , Hardman , and Von Joel , all expressing their

pleasure at being present at the meeting , which had been so successfully carried out , both in the working and hospitality , Bro . Bowen saying how proud the rest of the province would be in having such an acquisition as that lodge had proved itself in the past , and its future seemed assured . "The Health of the Past Masters" was then proposed by the W . M ., who expressed his regret at the unavoidable

absence of the LP . M . Bro . G . Gardner , in response , apologised for the absent I . P . M . j and said it was no paltry excuse that compelled it , but urgent private affairs , and assured them that they would have the services of both Bro . Fendick and himself in carrying out the work of the lodge as long as the G . A . O . T . U . spared them to be present . He urged the junior officers and brethren to support their present W . M ., and so give

encouragement and gratification to the Past Masters . The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers" were suitably given , and responded to by the several officers , all expressing their willingness and intention of doing their level best for the prosperity of the lodge . We cannot close this report without testifying to the excellence of the singing of Bros . Groom , May , Bennett , the recitations of Bro . Hardman , and the solos and accompaniment of Bro . Professor Louis Lee .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The eleventh regular meeting of this very successful lodge was held at the Didsbury Hotel on Saturday , pth inst . There was a large gathering of members and visitors on this very Interesting occasion of the election of W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . G . S . Smith , P . M .,

W . M . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Mr . W . W . ¦ Wilkinson , which proved favourable , and he was initiated by the W . M . Bros . Wm . Sharpies and J . Lawrisch were raised respectively by Bros . Smith and G . A . Myers , P . M ., S . D . Bro . C . Edgar Towell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . A . H . Jefferis elected Treasurer .

GUILDFORD . Royal Alfred Lodge ( No . 777 ) . —The installation meeting of this old country lodge was held at the Angel Hotel , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., when Bro . Arthur J . Newman was duly installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Charles Belton , P . Dep . G . D . C , a P . M . of the lodge and

Past S . G . W . of the province , who occupied the chair in the absence of Bro . Pink , the W . M ., from illness , the Wardens ' chairs being filled respectively by Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., and Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D ., the duties of D . C . being ably performed by Bro . Fairchild , P . M . The officers invested for the ensuing year included Bro . J . C . Collier , P . M ., as Treasurer , and Bro . VV . E . White ,

P . M ., as Secretary , both of whom are Past Provincial Grand Officers . An excellent banquet was afterwards provided , at which some charming music , was performed . The speeches , which were commendably short , included one from Bro . Dr . Gooding , P . G . D ., on behalf of "The Grand Officers ''

one from Bro . Dr . Strong , P . P . G . W ., on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and one from Bro . Charles Belton , P . D . G . D . C , in response to the toast of "The Installing Master . " The whole of the proceedings were conducted in the most harmonious manner , and in every respect the meeting was most successful .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Dobie Lodge ( No . 889 ) . —A meeting of this lodge _ was held at the Griffin Hotel , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Lodge was opened by Bro . F . J . Hayward , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Levy , S . W . ; J . Edgell , J . W . ; J . Bond , S . D . ; Long , P . M ., acting J . D . ; C . Gardiner , LG . ; Colbron , LP . M . ; W . Chapman , P . M . ; and W .

Drevvett , P . M ., acting as Secretary in the absence of Bro . Elsam , P . M ., through indisposition ; and other brethren . By request of the VV . M . of Surbiton Lodge , No . 2146 , the VV . M . raised Bro . Cross of that lod ge to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the said brother having to leave in a few clays for

foreign parts . Mr . W . H . Gaze , having been elected , was initiated by the W . M ., who worked both ceremonies in a very perfect manner . The address to the candidate was impressively given by the S . W . All business being ended , lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of supper .

LEICESTER . John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this fodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 21 st inst . There was a large gathering of members and visitors , it being the last meeting of the lodge under the presidency of the W . M .,

Bro . W . II . Barrow , Mus . Bac , F . C . O ., P . P . G . O . The W . M ., Bro . VV . H . Barrow , presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . W . J . Curtis , S . W . ; A . Laurence , J . W . ; G . Newsome , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . B . Ncale , Secretary ; F . G . Pierpoint , S . D . ; F . Cartwright , Org . ; A . F . Holland , I . G . ; VV . Bream and W . A . Spencer , Stwds . ; and J . Tauser , Tyler . There