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Dobie Lodge , No . 889 . The installation meeting of this lodge—one of the strongest in the Province of Surrey Was held on the 20 th instant , at Kingston-on-Thames , and was attended by a larger number of members and visiting brethren than has before been recorded . Bro . W . J . Wells , the outgoing W . M ., had had a busy year of work , and he finished up well by pei forming' the ceremony of installation throughout in a verv efficient and praiseworthy manner . Bro . George Cowen , B . A ., M . D ., was the W . M . elect , and when he had been duly installed into the chair of K . S . he anpointed and invested the following

officers to assist him : Bros . W . J . Wells , I . P . M . ; C . T . Lewis , S . W . ; W . Salt , I W John Drewett , P . P . A . G . P ., Treas . ; VV . Drewett , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; T . VVeVharn , S . D . ; C . L . lohnson , J . D . ; T . H . Goodwin , I . G . ; J . R . Abbott , Org . ; A . Watkin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; J . R . Richardson , H . W . Packham , and H . Wakely , Stewards ; and Murrells , Tyler . The Installing Master then closed his duties by eloquently delivering the three charges ; he fully deserved the praise bestowed on him later in the evening , and also the remarks made by the W . M . when presenting him with the jewel voted by the lodge .

On the reading of the communication from Grand Lodge respecting the distress in South Africa , a sum of five guineas was voted to the fund , after which the lodge was closed . The banquet was held at the Kingston Hotel , where Bro . Mauday served an excellent repast to a party of 75 . After dinner the usual toasts were proposed . Bro . 1 . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., responded for "The Grand Lodge

Officers and the Masonic Charities , " in one of his brilliant little speeches . He referred to the liberal support which the Dobie Lodge had always given to the Charities , and expressed his personal obligations for the help he had received , coupled with the hope that at the approaching Festival the W . M . would have a good list . To show the part which the Dobie Lodge plays in Charity , it was mentioned by Bro . W . Drewett , P . M ., that the father of the lodge is a Vice-Patron of all Three Institutions , that in tSgS , while the

average contribution of the Surrey lodges to the Centenary Fund of the Boys School was £ Si 7 s . gd . ; the Dobie sent £ 126 2 s . ; that in 1 S 99 the lodge voted nearly £ 40 from its funds for Charitable purposes , and two Stewards went up with £ 91 6 s . and £ . 105 2 s . Cd . respectively , for the R . M . B . I . and Girls' School . « - There were no special features in the spe eches made after Bro . McLeod had spoken , more attention being given to the entertainment of the large party by the musical brethren who contributed to the programme .

City of London Lodge , No . 901 . The installation meeting of this important lodge took place at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on the 19 th inst ., and was well attended by the members and a large number of visitors . Present : Bros . Joseph Hatton , W . M . ; Wm . H . Haylock , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Beadle , J . W . ; H . Harbord , P . M ., Treas . ; W . R . Haylock , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Reeve , S . D . ; W . Grant , J . D . ; T . Leete , D . C . ; J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Orr / . Essex and Herts , Org . ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; R . Gillard , P . M .: F . Eade , P . M . ;

G . M . Gross , P . M . ; A . T . Yardley , G . Inglish , P . M . ; A . H . Smith , P . M . ; R . W . Dobing , I . P . M . ; B . Cohen , H . Carpenter , G . Smith , VV . Goodchild , A . Lidgate , W . Whittenbury , A . Cooper , Dr . S . Walshe Owen , M . B . Cohen , A . A . Stewart , 1 . G . West , W . L . Ouin , J . Knope , C . A . Harrison , T . Dally , A . R . Pome , D . Mills , W . H . White , F . HaU , G . Bailey , W . Bridgen , W . Ouainton , A . Britton , C . Rilev , W . ] . leffries , W . Chandler , F . C . Dearling . and T . t . Edmonds , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors :

Bros . A . E . Purkis . W . M . 1314 ; G . H . Burns , W . M . 16 S 7 ; R . P . Brett , W . M . 55 S ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 221 ; G . Vears , P . M . 145 ; A . Wood , P . M . 11 S 5 ; lorn Davies , P . M . 1381 ; A . Payne , I . G . 1314 ; A . Bench , 1512 ; J . R . Casey , 2417 ; W . E . Rickards , 1 693 ; J . F . Markham , I'jg ; A . E . Sayer , 1950 : R . Day , iSCt ; W . Laing , 933 ; W . B . Broad , 79 ; J . Moncreff , 2096 ; R . VV . Carter , 2 S ; G . Walklev , 14715 A . C . Crisp , 1622 ; F . Wright , 1622 ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1 G 77 ; and R . T . West , 1744-

.... The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting having been read , the report of the audit committee was adopted The W . M ., Bro . Hatton , then passed Bros . W . J . Jf ffries and W . Chandler , to the Second Degree . The W . Ml . read a letter from the Grand Secretary on behalf of the Transvaal War Masonic Relief Fund , and the substantial sum of 20 guineas was unanimously voted from the lod ? e funJs . The W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Henry Haylock , was then presented by Bro . R . Gillard , P . M ., and installed into the chair by Bro . J . Hatton . The new VV . M . afterwards appointed

and invested the following as his officers : Bros . J . Hatton , I . P . M . ; li . Beadle , S . W . ; W . Reeves , J . W . ; H . Harbord , P . M ., Treas . ; W . R . Haylock , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Grant , S . D . ; T . Leete , J . D . ; G . Smith , I . G . ; H . Carpenter , D . C . ; | . F . Haskins , Org . ; E . Venner , P . M . ; F . Uffellman , A . Lidgate , Dr . S . Walshe Owen , and A . E . Cooper , Stwds . ; and T . C . Edmonds , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were given by Bro . Joseph Hatton in a manner that was faultless , and he deserves the highest

praise for the excellent way he carried out the whole of the installation ceremony . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and other business followed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a substantial banquet . As a preface to the toasts the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Haylock , stated that his speeches would be brief , as they had a lengthy musical programme to get through . The W . M . gave "The Queen and the Craft , " and afterwards "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which were duly honoured .

At the request of the W . M ., Bro . H . Harbord , P . M ., proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " observing that they were all indebted to them , and were all worthy men and true , and many of them had rendered distinguished service in the Crait . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . VV . II . Haylock , " was proposed by Bro . J . Hatton ,

I . P . M ., who stated that no words trom him were necessary to commend the toast as the W . M . was so well-known to them all . He regretted the absence of the two gentlemen who were to have been initiated that evening , as it prevented them seeing the working of the ritual by the W . M . He had watched his Masonic career with much interest , and he wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . The toast was drunk with acclamation .

The W . M . met with a great ovation on rising to respond . In thanking them for the hearty way the toast had been received , he said that words failed him to express adequately what he thought . In following the good I . P . M ., Bro . Hatton , he had a difficult task , but anyway he would do his utmost if possible to excel him , and at the expiration of his term of office , he hoped his efforts would be satisfactory to them all . The W . M . proposed " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Hatton , " and said that during his year of office his excellent working of the ritual had given every

satisfaction , and his rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation was perfect , showing that he had Masonry at heart . On behalf of the lodj ; e it was his privilege and pleasure to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel as a small return for his great services , and none was more worthy of it , and might the Great Architect give him health and strength to be there for many years . He also had the honour to present him on behalf of his ( the I . P . M . ) officers , while he was in the chair , with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel .

l ^ The jewel from the lodge bore the following inscription : " Presented by the City of London Lodge , No , 9 , to Bro . Joseph Hatton , P . M ., in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he discharged the duties of VV . M . 19 'h March , 1900 . "

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Bro . Joseph Hatton , I . P . M ., who was enthusiastically received , thanked them for the way the toast had been received , and said that that was a red letter day in his Masonic career . For many years he had the lodge at heart , and during the time he was Secretary he did his best to promote the interests of their good lodge , and he hoped he had done so as Master . He was proud of his happy year of office , because he had had plenty of work to do , which had been a great pleasure to him . He appreciated their kindness in presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he should ever prize , and he tendered his sincere thanks to his officers for their great assistance , ani

for the collar and jewel he had received from them . In submitting the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . observed that the members were always gratified to have plenty of guests , and he hoped that those who had honoured the lodge with their presence did not regret their visits , and would come again and again . On behalf of the lodge he extended them a hearty welcome , and he coupled with the toast the names ot Bros . A . E . Purkis , W . M . 1314 ; G . Herbert-Burns , W . M . 16 S 7 ; Alfred Wood , P . M . ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . ; F . Davies , P . M . ; R . M . H . Griffith , and R . T . West .

In response , Bro . A . E . Purkis stated that the visitors had been kindly received and well entertained . He had watched the W . M . ' s career with much interest , and he was pleased to have had the honour of seeing him installed , as he felt confident that he would be able to well carry out the onerous duties of W . M . of their important lodge . Bro . G . Herbert-Burns stated that he heartily endorsed every word of Bro . Purkis ' speech , and he might add that the lodge should be proud of its officers . He had attended many lodges but had never seen the installation ceremony better rendered , and they had had a great treat . The I . P . M ., Bro . Hatton , had excelled himself , and if

the W . M . could follow in his steps and do likewise he would be a proud man , and maintain the traditions of his father , who was an esteemed Past Master and Secretary of the lodge . The hospitality of the members was lavish , the musical entertainment of the very best , and he might say that had been one of the most delightful evenings he had ever spent in Masonry . Bro . A . H . Hickman , P . M ., said he had had the privilege of attending the lodge for many years , and he was delighted to see the W . M . installed , as he was present at his initiation in the lodge .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . Bros . Tom Davies , P . M . ; A . Wood , P . M . ; R . W . Carter , and R . M . H . G riffith also acknowledged the toast in some excellent speeches , eulogising the go 3 d work and hospitality of the lodge , and expressing thanks for so cordial a welcome to the visitors . Bro . R . T . West also responded . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , " and said he was honoured by having such a goodly array of them present . He mentioned each by name and the great things they had done for the lodge , which could not do without them , and with their assistance he hoped to be able to carry out his duties .

Bro . A . Ginger , P . M ., said that he supposed he hid been called upon to respond because he was the oldest Past Master of the lodge , of which he had been a membsr for 37 years , all of which had happy recollections , and it he could be of any service to the W . M . he would be glad . He had come a Ion ; way that day to see the W . M . installed and he did not regret it , as he had been well paid for his journey by the excellent working he had witnessed .

Bro . G . M . Gross , P . M ., said that as the W . M . had told them he gave him his first collar in Masonry and he had not disgraced his choice . He hoped the msmbjrs would be pleased with him , as he felt they would , and their wish was that he would have a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Robert Gillard , P . M ., also responded , and said that Bro . R . M . H . Griffith in

his very eloquent speech , in response to the toast of the visitors , mentioned thit he hid his son at the front , and so had he ( Bro . Gillard . ) He had lately received a letter from him in which he said he was " on the eve of going into action . I will write again it I live , if 1 don ' t 1 could not die a more glorious death . " Bros . F . Eade , P . M ., and G . Inglish , P . M ., acknowledged the toast , bearing

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