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Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . ON Monday of last week at 3 o ' clock , at Stone's Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . J . G . Lobb W . M ., B . A . Calot S . W ., G . W . Lacy J . W ., C Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 Sec , T . Burgess S . D ., A . Pion J . D ., A . Elliott , W . M . Making P . M ., J . E . Culverhouse , Genet , A . Grille , J . Cunnington , J . Wynman , & c

Bro . Weston P . M . had to leave early , but before he went it was proposed bv Bro . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Culverhouse , that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to him for the great assistance he had rendered to the Lodge as Deputy Preceptor and also expressive of the great regret the Brethren felt that he was compelled to resign that position . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Genet candidate .

The Bye-laws were read , and the election of principal Officers for the year took place , with the following result : Bros . Woodrow P . M ., Rudderforth , and Simeons were re-elected in their respective places of Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary , while Bro . Making P . M . was elected Deputy Preceptor . Bro . Woodrow P . M . thanked the Brethren for having re-elected him , and said that business called him in different directions , that

was the reason he could not always attend punctually , therefore he was pleased that Bro . Making was elected Deputy Preceptor , as he was sure he would give great satisfaction . Bro . Making acknowledged the compliment in a few well chosen words . Bro . Making also proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed thanking the principal Officers for the way in which they had fulfilled their respective duties for the last twelve months .

Bro . Woodrow , in acknowledging the compliments , said he only wished he could devote more time to the Lodge . Bro . J . W . Simeons P . M . 193 in his usual eloquent manner acknowledged the compliment paid him . The following Brethren were elected Stewards for the annual banquet , which takes place the end of November : Past Masters Woodrow , Rudderforth , Simeons , and Warrick , with Bro . Calot .

Bro . H . Gittliffen 1559 was elected a member , and Bro . Calot W . M . for the next meeting .

ON the 4 th inst ., Bros . B . A . Calot W . M ., G . W . Lacy S . W ., T . Burgess J . W ., W . H . Making P . M . Deputy Preceptor , H . Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , J . Wynman acting Secretary , A . Pion S . D ., A . Elliott J . D ., G . Yeowell I . G ., M . Taylor P . M ., Holling-¦ worth , Culverhouse , Lobb , Souleyre , H . Gettcliffe , and about a dozen other members and visitors .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gettcliffe candidate . Bro . Blake answered the questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Both the ceremonies were very well rendered .

Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Making P . M . Deputy Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed and recorded on the minutes , for the able manner in which the W . M . had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time . Bro . Calot acknowledged the compliment .

Bro . N . Wood , of the Roll Call Lodge , and Bro . H . Coych , of the City of Westminster Lodge were elected members , and Bro . Lacy W . M . for the next meeting . A ballot in connection with the Benevolent Association was taken , and resulted in favour of Bros . C . Wetton and Lobb , for Subscriptions of five guineas each : and Bros . J . W . Simeons P . M . 193 Secretary of the Lodge and T . Burgess of Governorships of ten guineas each .

PROVINCIAL . : o : — Crescent Lodge , No . 788 . WITH the view of clearing off an amount of work which had accumulated in connection with this Lodge , and allowing of the

new season of 1902 being started with a clear agenda , the popular W . M . Bro . C . B . Butcher arranged an . emergency meeting for Thursday of last week , at the regular quarters of the Lodge , the well known Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , and a very enjoyable gathering resulted .

The W . M . was well supported , among those present being Bros . R . P . Morris S . W ., A . E , Green J . W ., S . Larcomb P . M ., Secretary , H . A . Swepstone S . D ., J . Conley J . D ., E . G . Bygrave I . G ., W . Chittock Steward , G . Harrison Tyler , W . Robinson P . M ., R . J . K . Kidman , H . C . Booth , E . H . Bullock , C . Marshall , E . H . Barton , S . J . Grigg , A . Smith , W . R . Crichton , H . J . Lavy , & c .

The Visitors included Bros . J . T . C Winkfield Past Grand A . D . C , L . Collingham J . D . 1599 , J . Wynman , E . J . Wood 1339 , H . White J . W . 2424 , & c . The Lodge being formed , was advanced to the third degree , when Bro . Winkfield was received in the Lodge , and accorded the Masonic honours due to his rank in Grand Lodge . He duly acknowled

ged the compliment . Lodge having been resumed to the second degree , Bros . Charles Marshall , Edward H . Bullock , and Edward Harfield Barton were examined , and having answered the usual questions without the slightest mistake , were entrusted and retired . Lodge was resumed in the third , and in due course those Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . High compliments

are due to the W . M . for the perfect and impressive manner in which he rendered the ceremonv . His working was all that could be desired . High praise is also due to the Officers of the Lodge , for their faultless assistance . We were pleased to notice that there was no confusion in any way during the working ; indeed , the ceremony was admirably performed . The Lodge being resumed to the first degree the notice of motion submitted by Bro . S , Larcomb P . M . Secretary , that a

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donation of ten guineas be given to a Brother who had fallen upon bad times , was carried , the W . M . in supporting the same saying the Lodge was i , n a good financial position , and he was pleased it was able to help a Brother in the time of his need . Bro . Larcomb , on behalf of the Brother benefitted , sincerely thanked the W . M . and other members for their kindness .

Bro . Larcomb read a letter from Bro . C . Murray , regretting his absence on account of indisposition . The W . M . in his usual attentive manner directed the Secretary to write a letter to Bro . Murray , wishing him a speedy recovery . The labours being ended the Lodge was closed .

After the company had done ample justice to the repast , the W . M . gave the toast of His Majesty the King and the Craft , which toast was heartily received , as was that of the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , followed by that of the Grand Officers present and past . With this latter the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . Winkfield , saying that the members of the Crescent Lodge tendered him a most hearty welcome , and hoped that on a future occasion they might have the honour of seeing him again .

Bro . Winkfield , on behalf of the Grand Officers , thanked the W . M . for the toast , and the Brethren for receiving it in such a cordial manner . It was a great pleasure to attend different Lodges in the Provinces , and to witness their working . He could not let the opportunity pass without complimenting the AV . M ; . on his excellent rendering of the ceremonies . It had been a pleasure to him to be present . It was very nice to have a summer Lodge , but when the members of it had their winter vacation the Grand

Officers were hard at work for the welfare of the Craft . He was delighted to hear the Lodge was in a flourishing condition , and wished the W . M . and Brethren continued prosperity . He very sincerely thanked them all for their cordial reception . The acting I . P . M . Bro . W . Robinson , in proposing the health of the W . M ., said the ritual that evening had been perfectly rendered . The work had been slowly and impressively gone

through , and he sincerely complimented the W . M . on his performance . It was a great credit to the Crescent Lodge . The W . M ., on rising , was most heartily received . He thanked Bro . Robinson P . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner . It was gratifying to know he gave satisfaction , and that his working was appreciated . He was delighted the Lodge was in such a prosperous condition , and again thanked the Brethren for their cordial reception .

The W . M . next introduced the toast of the Visitors , and accorded the guests a most hearty welcome . Bro . Callingham J . D . 1599 thanked the W . M . for the cordial reception . It was the first time he had visited the Lodge , but he hoped it would not be the last .

Bro . E . J . Wood 1339 said he had thoroughly enjoyed himself and appreciated the cordial reception accorded the guests . Bro . H . White J . W . 2424 had greatly enjoyed the working in the Lodge , and thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their kind reception . Other visitors lalso made suitable acknowledgment . The toasts of the acting I . P . M . and the Secretarv were duly honoured and responded to .

During the evening some excellent songs were given by Bros E . J . Wood , H . E . Booth , A . E . Green , R . J . Kidman , and H . A Swepstone , which added greatly to the enjoyment of the company ******************

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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BULLER MEMORTAT

To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . SIR , —It has been decided to take steps to commemorate in the county of Devon the brilliant military services rendered by General Sir Redvers Buller , V . C ., during a period of forty-two years . The movement has no party bias , and its sole object is that stated .

A Committee has been formed , with the Mayor of Exeter as Chairman , and it has been decided to accept subscriptions to a Shilling Fund from all parts of the Empire . The nature of the memorial must necessarily depend upon the amount of subscriptions received , but the following have been suggested : .

A statue to be erected at Exeter . A statue to be erected on Plymouth Hoe . A Convalescent Home for Soldiers at Crediton ( Sir Redvers Buller's birthplace . ) Subscriptions , which may consist of any number of shillings , can be remitted direct to the Hon . Treasurer , or to either of the Hon . Secretaries ,

Your obedient Servants . A . EDWARD DUNN , Mayor of Exeter Chairman and Hon . Treasurer . TOM LINSCOTT , Sheriff of Exeter , CHARLES J . Ross , Hon . Secretaries Guildhall , Exeter , 2 nd November 1901 .