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Horsfall , 1065 ; F . A . Wezzins , 1 G 0 ; G . E . Fairchild , P . M . 1319 ; S . S . Harleck , P . M . iS ; J . Barham , 256 ; H . N . Campbell , P . M . 53 ; T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Reg . ; W . A . Barrett , P . G . Org . ; Baron de Bush , 1 S 27 ; W . Jamescn , 40 ; H . O . Mordaunt , P . M . 90 ; B . Moss , Sir Norman Pringle , P . M . 92 ; W . Hue , 1055 ; J . L .

Messenger , 340 ; J . I . Levy , 360 ; H . Mainwarmg Dunstan , VV . M . 2030 ; Sir Geo . D . Harris , S . G . D . ; V . H . Wyatt Wingnave , 2125 ; W . Lewis Barrett , 1319 ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . The minutes of the regular and emergency meetings having been confirmed , Bros . Sir Charles Mills , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., and A . A . Rothschild were unanimously elected

joining members . Bro . Geoffery C . Herbert , VV . M . elect , was then installed in a very able and impressive manner by the retiring Master , Bro . Andrew Miller , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Edward Harding , S . W . ; E . Behnke , J . W . ; E . Warden Dennis , Sec . ; F . Jameson , S . D . ; F . ] . Harrison , J . D . ; C . Moses , P . M ., D . C ; H . Klein . Org . ; W . Clifford , I . G . ; Ernest Turner , P . M .,

W . J . Shard , and W . H . R . Henderson , Stwds . ; and Evenden , Tyler . Bro . Lennox-Browne , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Essex , who was unanimously re-elected Treasurer at the previous meeting , was unable to attend owing to an enforced journey to Torquay , and a letter was subsequently received from him expressing his regret and conveying good wishes . Bro . Andrew Miller , I . P . M ., having delivered the addresses

with great ability , was presented by the W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , and expressed his acknowledgment in suitable terms , Bro . Trendell , P . M ., gave notice of motion to confer honorary membership of the lodge upon such of the ex-Governors of colonies now resident in England who are members of the Order . Several propositions having been received , the lodge was formally closed . Ample justice having been done to an excellent banquet , the usual toasts were honoured .

Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts , in replying for "The Grand Officers , " said he rose to respond with feelings , not of mere conventionality , but of sincere regret that the toast had not fallen into abler hands . It was not the first time he had had the pleasure oi enjoying their hospitality , but it gave him increased pleasure to see the nourishing state of Masonry in that lodge—a lodge meeting

a special want—for the connection of their home country and their colonies was a subject he should always have at heart . It seemed to him to be a step in the right direction that there should be a lodge which does its best to keep up that connection with regard to Masonry in the colonies , and it was another proof of the world-wide spirit of Masonry , and as long as they found that spirit Masonry would nourish

throughout the whole world . The Grand Officers would do their utmost to promote that spirit , and he trusted it would ever continue to be the characteristic of English Freemasonry . Coming as he did from a small province , it gave them an invigorating touch to visit flourishing and distinguished London lodges such as that , for it showed them

the universality of Freemasonry , that wherever they were , whether in the solitude of their country places or in busy parts , they were always at home in Masonry . As an humble Prov . Grand Master of a small province which had endeavoured to do its duty , and as representing on that occasion the Grand Officers , he begged to tender his most cordial and heart felt thanks for the kindness of their

reception . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg ., said the first book of Euclid began with an axiom , and he would commence with the axiom that the W . M . could do no wrong , especially on the night of his installation , otherwise he should have almost felt a rebellious spirit with him , after the able speech of the Provincial Grand Master of Herts , who had touched

upon all topics—the position of Masonry , the position which that lodge held , the exceptional claims it had , and the congratulations which the Grand Officers had to offer on its progress . He should have felt that if ever there were an occasion on which the fifth wdieel should be applied to a coach it was now . He might say perhaps , with their kind concurrence , that never was an institution better

administered , or adminstered more in the open light of day with the desire on the part of all to fulfil the ends for which that institution was created , than the great Institution of Masonry , to which they were all proud to belong . He would not trouble them by turning to the great Charities , which were the great pride of the Order , but he might be permitted to refer to the work which extended not merely

through this little isle of Britain , but which had ties which bound the whole of the great English-speaking race together in the bond which they all acknowledged as the bond of love and fraternity . He thought he might turn to almost any human institution that was known and say that , distinguished by the devotion of those who were its members and by the work- of those entrusted with office , no

human institution more completely fulfilled and carried out the ends it professed than this great Institution of Freemasonry . It savoured perhaps a little of arrogance , but they would forgive him if he said that so far as the position of Masonry was concerned , they who had been in it some years knew full well that under the genial sway of the M . W . G . M . the position of Freemasonry now was far

advanced over what it occupied many years ago . He thought he might say that position was in some measure due to the fidelity with which those who had been placed in high office had discharged their trust , had devoted themselves to improve the affairs which concerned their brotherhood ; and therefore , while the Grand Officers felt that the highest reward they could receive was the good feeling , the

kind word , and sincere appreciation of their brethren , which at once pays for the past , and was the best surety Cr their exertions in the future . He thanked them on their behalf from the bottom of his heart for the kindness with which the toast had been received and was always received in an assembly not merely of English Masons , but those who had ties extending over the length and breadth of the

world . iThe estimation in which the Grand Lodge was held as the oldest Grand Lodge of the world was one which it behoved it well to keep to the front by endeavouring to show all other Masonic bodies how true was its devotion , how sincere its attachment to the great principles of the Order , and wherever those were worthi y held and rightly

uplifted amongst the great English speaking people they would always be the attraction which bound man to man , brother to brother , heart to heart , and which would make this Masonry of theirs a bond and tie which he trusted those who succeeded might look back to with as much pleasure as they who were now upon the scene looked with pride and satisfaction .

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Bro . Andrew Miller , I . P . M ., then said it was his pleasing duty to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " Had Bro . Geoffrey Herbert no special claims to occupy the position he did , his geniality and kindliness of manner would make all glad to see him in the chair . As they were aware , the W . M . was one of the founders of the lodge , and oneol two founders present that evening . As a founder the

W . M . rendered yeoman service , and he had also filled the position of Secretary , which office they had heard him remark in the investil ure of officers was an onerous one , and little understood and appreciated . The W M . not only was qualified according to the constitutions by having duly served the office of Warden in a regular lodge , but also possessed the additional qualifications of goodness and

amiability . He hoped the W . M . would hold the office in deed as well as in fact , and knowing the responsibilities of the position and what was expected of him , that he would rule the lodge as a Master should , and hold his prerogative not only to his own credit but as glorifying the office . Bro . Geoffrey C Herbert , W . M ., in reply , said that there were several more toasts and several more song s to follow , and he would therefore be brief . He never felt the want of

the gitt of speech more than he did that night , for he was overwhelmed with the cordiality with which the toast had been proposed and received , and he was at a loss to thank them in adequate terms . He could only say that he would do his best for the welfare of the lodge as long as he was their W . M . He would next propose "The Healths of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , and Bro . Trendell ,

P . M . " They were the only two Past Masters present . Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., as they had heard , was unable to be present , and would regret it as much as they did . The brethren present all heard the I . P . M ., Bro . Andrew Miller , recite the installation ceremony and it was no Mattery to say he did it little short of perfection , and that was the way he had done all his work and

made the officers perform their various duties . The officers had all had to work hard , and had responded as they best could , and the result had been a general improvement . In Bro . Trendell they had a Past Master who had rendered the lodge excellent service by bringing in brethren who were an honour and an ornament to the lodge , and in furthering that purpose for which it was founded .

Bro . Andrew Miller , l . P . M ., having returned thanks , said that any flattering remarks or compliments paid him on the manner in which he had filled the office of Master were due in a superior degree to the way the officers had seconded him in the endeavour he had made , and in which he was proud and pleased to think he had succeeded , of making the working of the lodge more perfect . He could

not hope to vie with any of the other Past Masters , in their own special way , but he determined to try in his own feeble manner todo something to render the working more effective . Bro . A . J . R . Trendell , C . M . G ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., also responded , and said they remembered with mingled feelings of pleasure and pain that the roll of Past Masters which began so auspiciously with the good fellowship and

kindliness of Bro . Sir Philip CunliffeOwen , was followed later on by the S . W . of the lodge , Admiral Hewett , who died before he could assume the chair , but whose brilliant career shed some lustre even on them . Then came Bro . Lennox Browne , whose power of administration did so much for them , and the brother who had just vacated the chair had added a brilliancy to the lodge by his working , and had set

an example to future Masters by establishing exactly that basis and stability a lodge required which desired to have repute for good work . His own small function had been rendered most heartily , and would be continued . It had been to make the lodge worthy of its name , and show the raison d'etre was sustained . They now had members who were in touch with them in all points of the empire ,

whom they were glad to welcome as guests , and afford them a Masonic home when visiting this country . He was glad to see the lodge receive with such favour his proposal that the ex-Governors of colonies should be made honorary members of the lodge , and he might say that four of the

Agents-General had joined them in the last lew weeks . I hey might well hope that some of those Consuls who , having completed their great work , were now living in this country with dignity , would join their ranks . He hoped his small function would be to keep up the repute of that lodge , and also to keep it to its original idea . "The Visitors" and " The Officers" were given , a very

successful evening terminating with the Tyler ' s toast . Musical selections and recitations interspersed the speeches , and amongst those who contributed to the enjoyment of the proceedings were Bros . Hermann Klein , Org . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . Org . ; Robert Horsfall , VV . L . Barrett , and E . Behnke , and Madame Leideritz , and Mrs . Hancock .

Derby Allcroft Lodge ( No . 2 l 63 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when Bro . J . Corbett , P . M ., P . Z ., VV . M ., presided , supported by a large number of brethren .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Herbert Sidney was raised to the Degree of Master Mason , and Bro . VV . Pair Martin was passed . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . T . R . Mander and W . C Mann , all thiee ceremonies bein"

performed in a most clear and impressive manner . Bro . VV . C Brown , S . D . 19 S 4 , was electtd a joining member , and permission was given to hold a lodge of instruction under the banner of the lodgeon Tuesday evenings at the Midland Grand Hotel . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , to which ample justice was done . After the

removal of the cloth , the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masoi . ic toasts , which were received in a most enthusiastic manner . Bro . Dr . Barrett , P . G . O ., in reply for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " thanked the brethren for

the very _ Hearty way in which the toast had been drunk . They were always willing to render any assistance , but there was no occasion when they had such an excellent Master in the chair . Wide as were the workings of Freemasonry , he had never heard the principles more reverently worked out .

Bro . J . P . 1 'itzgerald , P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " said he was like a true sportsman who never missed a fence . He was always there , and always performed the ceremonies in a manner second to none of those who had passed the chair . They were there to express the tenets of brotherly love , relief , and truth , and he was sure there was no abler exponent than their W . M .

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The Worshipful Master , in reply , said he had a very great affection for the ritual of Freemasonry , and it had always been his pleasure to do it in the best way he could , but he found it somewhat difficult , not having been through it for so many years . It gave him great pleasure to know from them that he had acquitted himself to their satisfaction . He begged to thank them for the very kind manner i n

which the toast had been given and received . The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiates , " and said they had been favoured from time tc time with initiates who were a great credit to the lodge . They had initiated that day two gentlemen whom he was sure would prove no exception to the rule . He could assure them that the more they became acquainted with the

principles of Freemasonry , and studied its genuine tenets , the more they would find that it was the poetry of life . Bro . Mander , in reply , thanked the brethren very much for the kind way in which they had drunk their health . He had made up his mind to join the Order many years ago , Now that it was an accomplished fact he trusted he should justify the confidence they had reposed in him , and that he

should make a good Mason . Bro . Mann said that he had for some time been ambitious to be a Freemason . That wish being gratified he would work hard to gain the proud position occupied by the VV . M , In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the VV . M . said they usually had a large number of visitors , and he begged to give them a cordial welcome . He considered

visiting lodges a very good plan , as it enlarged the mind and enabled them to see the different ways in which the ritual was given . Bro . Elliott entirely concurred in the remarks of the W . M . He had heard different working to that he had jusl listened to , but he had never heard the ceremonies performed in a more impressive manner , or in a way so

calculated to inspire the candidate with the dignity of Freemasonry . He thanked them for the cordial reception the visitors had received , and trusted to have the opportunity of visiting them on some future occasion . Bro . Johns : m and others also replied . The next toast was that of "The Past Masters , " in giving which the W . M . said Bro . Fitzgerald spoke just

now about being officious ; if he had said efficient it would have been nearer the truth . He was a most able and zealous Past Master , always able and ready to do anything that might be required of him . Bro . Alderman E . Gibb was also one of their most active members , who he was pleased to see in such good health after his recent severe illness . He thanked them all for the assistance and support they had

rendered him during his year of office . Bro . Fitzgerald , P . M ., in a humorous speech , said he was always pleased to render any assistance that laid in his power for the benefit of the lodge . Bro . Alderman E . Gibb , P . M ., also returned thanks foi

the toast . The toast of " The Officers " was next given , and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very instructive and pleasant meeting . During the evening an excellent selection of music was performed by Bros . Bradford , Smythe , Sidney , and others .

London Irish Rifles Lodge ( No . 2312 ) .-INSTALLATION 01 ' H . R . H . Tim DUKE OF CONNAUGHT . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held by dispensation on Tuesday last , it having- been found impossible to hold it on the regular day of meeting . Lodge was opened at Freemasons' Hall at half-past four in the afternoon , Major Carrell , the Deputy W . M ., presiding .

A ballot was first taken for Mr . John Hubert Grillin , L . R . C . P . L ., V . M . S ., surgeon London Irish Rifles , as an initiate , and for Bro . J . De Homar Todd , 4 , late an officer ir the regiment , as a joining - member , both of which election ; were successful , and Major Carrell immediately proceeded to initiate Surgeon Griffin , performing the work in an able

manner . His Royal Highness the Duke ol Connaught , K . G ., K . T ., Past Grand Master , District Grand Master ol Bombay , Prov . Grand Master for Sussex , Worshipfu ' Master of the lodge , and also W . M . elect , having been in India when the lodge was consecraed and he should have been installed , was to attend for the

purpose of being installed at this meeting , and accordingly at a quarter to six o ' clock he was annjunced . The Grand Officers , headed by Bro . C . F . Matier , who acted as Director of Ceremonies , thereupon formed a deputation to accompany his Royal Highness into the lodge , and the W . M . elect then entered the lodge , all the brethren

standing to receive him . Bro . C Martin acted as S . VV . ; and Bro . Col . James Peters as J . W . Bro . Major Carrell , addressing the brethren , said that H . R . H . the Duke of Con naught when the lodge was first projected was gracoush pleased to consent to become the first W . M . At the time of the consecration of the lodge he was absent in India , and consequently could not then be installed . The brethren

were very much indebted to his Royal Highness for navi" ? now taken so early an opportunity after his return of attending to be installed . He knew he expressed for OIK and all of the brethren the feeling they had of the hono " ' his Royal Highness had conferred on the lodge by consenting to be its first VV . M .. and also bv attending that dav to

be installed . He would therefore at once proceed to install the VV . M . Bro . Major Carrell accordingl y installed the ! Duke of Connaught as Master of the lodge . The new W . M . ' s first act was to appoint Bro . Co ( . James Ward . * Deputy W . M ., and vacated his seat in favour of Bro . Major Carrell , who performed the first part of the ceremony "'

installing Bro . Col . Ward . He then presented a Past Ma ? ter ' s jewel to the Duke of Connaught as a memorial of his being the first Masterof the lodge , stating at the same tin " that the brethren would be delighted to see him whenever I K could attend , as they knew they had his sympathies in a " their undertakings . His Royal Highness accepted the

jewel with thanks , and said he had much pleasure in doint , so . Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary having received the collar of VV . M . from the U '" j of Connaught , then performed the ceremony in the r 3 o , of Masters , and placed Bro . Col . Ward in the MasK , | S chair . The following brethren were invested as officers >

the year : Bros . Major C VV . Carrell , I . P . M . ; Surgef Major bigg , S . W . ; Major R . L . S . Badham , J . W Major VV . R . Inglis , Treas . ; Surgeon-Major Batem ' Sec ; VV . \ i . Biliinghurst , S . D . ; E . M . Money , J- i Capt . Ward , D . C ; Col . Rowland Roberts , I . G . ; »'" Charles Patrick , P . M . 1227 , Tyler . Bro . Major Carrell A * livered the charges , and the Deputy Master , in present '"''