The London Welsh Lodge, No. 2807.

and the Worshipful Master called upon Bro . George Everett , P . G . T ., who had acted as Senior Warden at the consecration of the lodge , to respond for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . George Everett , in reply , thanked the Worshipful Master and brethren for the heartiness of the toast , and hoped in the fulness of time the energetic and prosperous

London Welsh Lodge would have Grand Officers among their members . Bro . Sir John Puleston , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " congratulated the lodge that they had a Master of experience , as Bro . Cleaton had for twelve

years been a most active Mason , and had with distinction previously filled the Master ' s chair , and he had no doubt that he would experience even greater pleasure and happiness presiding over those endeared to him by ties of race . He ( Sir John Puleston ) rejoiced that his mantle had fallen on so worthy a member , and trusted in due time he would be elevated to the " purple " of Grand Lodge .

BJIO . E . II . VLKATOS . —tl'Mo Elite Portrait Co . ) The Worshipful Master , in reply , said he could not fail to feel deeply the impressive words uttered by Bro . Sir John Puleston , that he realised his obligation as Master , and would

try to carry out to the utmost the important duties . A Master was placed in the chair by the brethren of the lodge , and he had no doubt every member would realise their obligation to heartily support him after placing him there . He had every reason to believe in the future success

of the lodge , to which end they must be careful who they proposed for membership . If they followed this simple rule they would never fail to make a wise selection—never to propose any gentleman for the privileges of Masonry unless

he was one whom they could introduce into their own home circle . He thanked them for the heartiness in which they received his toast . In proposing the next toast , " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master extended them a hearty welcome , and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present . It was

said that visitors came to criticise ; the London Welsh was quite open to criticism , and glad indeed to be criticised . The toast was responded to by Bro . J . Jones , W . M . 2777 ; Bro . Vincent , of Jersey ; Bro . Dring , W . M . 1297 ; Bro . J . H . Pollock , P . M . ; and Bro . Dr . Jones , 1509 , the latter

speaking in the native tongue . In proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " the Worshipful Master took the opportunity of again thanking Bro . Woosnam for his able and valuable services , and Bro . W . O . Welsford , who delivered the three addresses at a moment ' s notice .

Bro . Woosnam , in reply , thanked the Worshipful Master for the expressions he indued , and said it was gratifying to him to receive their thanks . Bro . Welsford also responded . In proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., " the Worshipful Master remarked that Bro . Sir John Puleston ' s qualities of both head and heart endeared him to every Welshman

His services to the lodge could not be over estimated . With deep feeling they offered him their sympathies in the domestic trouble he had experienced during his year of office . They greatly appreciated his conduct in the chair , and hoped , although he had finished his duties in that capacity , they

should have his genial presence for many years . Bro . Sir John Puleston said he made it a rule , when replying to a toast at a late hour , to avoid any lengthy remarks , and he should do so now , more especially as he found it difficult to reply to such words of feeling and

kindness as had been expressed by the Worshipful Master . He always congratulated anyone who became a Mason , because inside a lodge all differences , political and religious , were smoothed over and brought into harmony , and his whole efforts in life had been to promote unity among his

countiymen . He appreciated the handsome jewel presented to him as a testimonial of affection , and hoped that the future of the lodge would be one of pleasantness and all its paths be peace . Bro . Sir John Puleston then proposed the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Both he and every member of

the lodge were thoroughly proud of their Treasurer , Bro . Davies , who was at all times genial and willing to take up any kind of work for the benefit of their lodge . They also that night welcomed a new Secretary , but before speaking of him , he would testify to the excellent and arduous labours

of their first Secretary , Bro . Treharne , who had now been appointed to the office of Junior Warden . He appreciated the zeal and capabilities of Bro . Foulkes-Jones , their new Secretary , and knew he would carry on the excellent work of his predecessor .

The Treasurer and Secretary suitably replied . The toast of " The Officers " followed , and was responded to by the Senior Warden and Junior Warden . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very successful meeting .

New Century Lodge, No. 2860.

New Century Lodge , No . 2860 .

THE first installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , on Thursday , October 9 th , when Bro . W . Rogers was installed as W . M . by the retiring Master in a very creditable manner . Bro . Rogers then appointed and invested his officers , and afterwards initiated several candidates . The W . M . then

presented to the I . P . M . a Past Master ' s jewel , the value of which had been augmented by the insertion of a diamond subscribed for by the brethren who had been initiated during his year of office .

The lodge having been closed , a banquet followed , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , the installing Master proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and stated how very pleased he was in being able , by dispensation from Grand Lodge , to instal as his successor in the chair Bro . W . Rogers , who , at the same

time , was also Worshipful Master of the Guildhall School of Music Lodge . The brethren had seen by the masterly manner in which he had invested his officers and the faultless way in which he had performed the initiation ceremony and