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Bro . S . Cochrane , in a short and well-timed speech , said how glad he was to see the W . M ., whom he had known for so many years , installed . He also thanked the Brethren for their hospitality and kindness .

Bro . J . Terry , in a witty and thoughtful speech , drew attention to the numerous duties of the G . Officers , spoke of the " old people , " and the need of remembering the genuine tenets of the Order . Ho closed by a reference to the good work the W . M . had done for the Charities .

Bro . Tijou referred to his name of " Charity tiger , " and said that he was glad to bo so called . If Bro . Cochrane represented all England , Bro . Terry represented the whole world , while he represented the East end of London . He had met the W . M . many times , and it was only out of deep respect for him that he had missed the meeting of the Board of Benevolence , to come that evening to the Lodge .

Bro . Limn I . P . M . next proposed the W . M ., of whom he could say with truth that he was the right man in the right place . He could assure the Brethren the Lodge would lose nothing of its dignity by placing so good a Mason in the ohair . The W . M . said he was proud of his position . For sixteen years

he had been looking forward to such a dignity , and felt how great was his obligation to the Brethren for satisfying his ambition . He hoped that the Lodge would " Flourish as a green bay tree " during his year of office , that love and harmony would prevail , that none of the keenness of good fellowship would be lost , and that all would pull together in the sacred cause of Charity .

In proposing the Installing Master , " Who urged the rest by equal steps to rise , " the W . M . pointed out the work done by Bro , Millington as Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . He had at great personal inconvenience come that day to the meeting , and all wero grateful for his kindness and encouragement .

Bro . Millington thanked the Brethren . He was proud of the W . M ., and was sure he would be an honour to the Craft . They must remember that unity was strength , and pull together to make the coming year of office a great pleasure to the W . M . They must remember that charity one to another was one of the foundations of the Order .

In proposing the Past Masters the W . M . said that "in the multitude of councillors there is wisdom . " Bro . Millington had already done his duty that evening , and he hoped that all the P . Ms , would support him in the coming year , rally round hi * n in the Corinthian Lodge , and make Freemasonry a reality on the " island . "

Bro . Saunders P . M . said that although the P . Ms , held no office , they must look after the welfare of the Lodge . He was proud to have first placed the W . M . in office . Bros . Morrison P . M . and Limn P . M . also responded . The W . M . in toasting the Vistors , said : —

" Feast with the best ' and welcome to my Lodge , Let them want nothing that my house affords . " The Visitors were many that evening , and he trusted they had seen that the Corinthian Lodge possessed the full knowledge of the genuine principles of the Order .

In response , Bro . Making P . M . 1278 was glad that he had had tho pleasure of initiating the W . M ., who had now an excellent knowledge of the ritual and Book of Constitutions , and routine of Lodge work . He would have no difficulty in governing them , and they would havo to emulate his example . He knew what Freemasonry should be , and his work in the past fully justified his promotion .

Bro . Pulsford P . M . 898 was delighted , as President of the East London Masonic Benevolent Association , to see its Secretary installed that evening . No Brother worked harder , nor better . Bro . Warner S . 1259 and Salter W . M . 79 also responded .

Tho W . M . proposed the Initiate , and Brother Quickley acknowledged . The W . M . proposed the Officers , and several responded . After the Tyler ' s toast the Brethren dispersed , well pleased with all they had seen and heard , including the music provided by Bro . E . Simmons . o o o

DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2345 . alHE installation meeting was held , by a dispensation from Grand Lodge , owing to alterations at the Alexandra Hotel , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C , on Tuesday of last week . Apologies for absence were received from Rev . It . J . Simpson P . G . C ., E . Letchworth G S ., Col . Peters , T . Morris , Hy . Mitchell , J . M . McLeod , and others .

The dispensation , granted by the M . W . G . M ., was read , as were the minutes . Bro . Horace Cross Mitchell was passed . On the proposition of Bro . Baldwin seconded by Bro . Lyell , the report of the Audit Committee was unanimously received , the Lodge being congratulated on its financial stability .

Bro . A . Harvey was presented to the W . M . and by him installed as Master for the coming year . The Officers were then invested : - Bros . E . Beaven I . P . M ., Langdon S . W ., Charlie Woods J . W ., Robert Steele P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Folkard P . M . Secretary , W . W . Westley P . M . D . C ., J . Lyell S . D ., J . Mitchell I . G ., A . Robertson A . D . C ., G . F . Winny Organist , C . Patrick Tyler . The J . D ., Bro . Hy . Mitchell , and the Stewards were not invested , not being able to attend .

On the motion of Bro . Steele Treasurer seconded by Bro . Harvey W . M ., it was decided to make a grant of ten guineas towards the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . After the closing of the Lodge the Brethren dined together , and then followed the customary Loyal and Masonic toast ? .

Bro . S . Cochrane Grand Treasurer replied for the Grand Officers . For some years he had known how mucn work the Grand Officers did ; some were spending much time in attending the various Committees , and generally furthering the interests of the Order . Bro . G . Everett P . G . Treas . was gratified that his work for the Lodge was appreciated . He had been able to arrange the special

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features of their present meeting , and hoped all would go on as well as that had . Bro . Beaven I . P . M . said of tho W . M . that all in the Lodge appreciated him . He had done excellent service for the Order , and would be ready to continue the same .

The W . M . in response , said that he had been so impressed with the tonets of the Craft in his Mother Lodgo , that he had ever tried and would continue to do his duty . In proposing the I . P . M ., the W . M . extolled his appreciation of the high office he had held . In presenting him with a P . M . ' s jewel , he expressed a hope that ho might live long to wear it in appreciation of the high feelings which had prompted tho Brethren to present it . Tho I . P . M . expressed his thanks .

The W . M . proposed the Visitors , and drew attention to each one's services . Bro . Vincent T . Murche P . M . 1963 Sec . 1641 congratulated the Master and the Lodge on the capital working and genuine good fellowship shown . Bro . John Lobb 228 said that his many duties had prevented him giving much time to Freemasonry , for it had taken three

W . M . 's to make him a Mason . Ho felt quite at home hore , for had he not lived within sound of St . Bride's for 36 years . Ho also had tho honour of representing the ward on the Common Council , and served on the Board of Guardians . He had thoroughly enjoyed tho evening , and had been particularly delighted with the musical treat

supplied by the Brethren of the Lodgo . The Lodgo was to be congratulated also on its general progress , and lavish hospitality . He could tell them how much he appreciated both , and as his Lodgo was approaching its centenary , they could understand that he knew something of the Order .

Bro . Bond P . P . G . D . C . Kent was sure that when the Lodge possessed a banner it would have the word " Excelsior " upon it . Bro . Beck told tho Brethren something of Freemasonry in Canada and Germany . The W . M . proposed the Past Masters , and Bro . W . W . Westley responded .

In proposing the Treasurer and Secretary , the W . M . described them as well tried men and true , who would reflect credit upon tho Lodgo . Bros . R . Steele Treasurer and J . W . Folkard Secretary responded . The W . M . proposed the Officers , and Bros . J . Langdon and C , Woods replied . Bro . Beaven I . P . M . replied for the Charities .

o o o WATHAMSTOW LODGE , No . 2472 . ALTHOUGH established so recently as last July , this Lodge has made such progress that the prescribed limit of its members has been nearly reached . This result is doubtless duo to the popularity of the first W . M ., Bro . William Shurmur P . P . G . T . Essex , who , upon retiring from the chair , is able to hand over to

his successor a prosperous and well working Lodge . The annual festival is fixed for the fourth Saturday in March , but in consequence of that date this year succeeding Good Friday , a dispensation was obtained to postpone the celebration for a week . Thus it happened that a large assemblage of Brethren met at the Chequers Hotel , Walthamstow , last Saturday , to witness the interescing ceremony . Bro . Shurmur presided , and was supported by his

Officers and the following visitors : Bros . John Petch P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts ., W . Blackburn P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Jas . F . Haskins P . P . G . Org . Herts ., W . Mason Stiles P . M . 1507 and 1987 , Jas . A . Reed P M . 1228 , T . de Courcy-Meade P . M . 142 , George Weige P . M . 860 , Henry Masscy P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , G . W . Shephard 65 , K . M . Yeoman 2467 , W . Rix 65 , C . J . Harman 2063 , S . G . Bateman 1707 , F . Taylor 2256 , W . S . Bunting Secretary 2500 , J . R . Friend 2274 , F . E . Wilson 1228 , W . B . Whittingham 2256 .

The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , tho Secretary read the dispensation granted by the Provincial Grand Master altering the date of the meeting . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Frank Budd , Lionel Budd and Henry Osborn , which having proved favourable , and the gentlemen being in attendance , they were admitted in due form and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry .

Bro . William Harris S . W ., having been elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , was introduced by Bro . S . H . Baker P . M ., and signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . A Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Harris was placed in the chair of King Solomon according to the traditional custom . The ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . Shurmur , his delivery of the addresses to the Officers and Brethren meeting with well deserved appreciation .

The following Officers were appointed and invested by the new W . M .: Bros . D . H . McGowau P . M . S . W ., Wm . Gower J . W ., S . H . Baker P . M . Treasurer , Samuel Herbert Secretary , C . Mac-Colla S . D ., James Clark J . D ., A . J . Stacey I . G ., T . W . Stacey D . C ., P . Felsenthal Organist , H . H . Finch and F . Peck Stewards , Marx Gross Tyler . Before leaving the chair , Bro . Shurmur presented

Bro . Wildasb with the Lodge P . M . jewel in recognition of his services during the first year of its inauguration . A similar compliment was subsequently awarded to Bro . Shurmur , and the business of the evening beiug finished , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a choice repast was served by Brother Hallowes .

At the termination of the dinner the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given by the W . M . and cordially drunk by the Brethren . In highly eulogistic terms Bro . Shurmur proposed the health of the new W . M . and congratulated him upon being for a second time a ruler in the Craft , as he could not fail to be advantageous to the Lodge , which would receive the benefit of his experience . He concluded by wishing him a prosperous year of office . Bro . Harris , who on rising to respond was received with loud applause , thanked the Brethren for electing him to his high offico .