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glad to have boon privileged to instal snch a Master . The warmth of welcome accorded to their present chiet showed conclusively that ho had won his way well in their estimation . Tho W . M proposed tlie Officers oi the Lodge , thanking them for tho valuable assistance rendered . The unanimity of their work mado his a central position only . They had the Past Officers to lead , himself in tho centre , and the other Officers pressing on to higher ground .

Bro . A . W . Cooper S . W . said ho had often to reply to this proposition , right through from thc lower rungs to the almost top ono he now held . The Master could always rely on his Officers for such help as ho felt needful to ask . Bro . S . B . Eobson said he would not disguise the fact that he felt pride in his present position , the same that he had done in the others that preceded it . Ho would continue to do his very best to earn credit , and bo as useful as he could .

Bro . J . S . Anthony did not think he could better the speeches that had been delivered . Ho had intended to have said the same things , only the others had been placed first in position . However , he meant it all , and when his term came he would try to be as efficient as thoso who had preceded him . Bro . Dimes also replied , and Bro . Windsor , as Organist , in a humorous speech promised to keep the harmony preserved . Bro . Drury replied for his office , trusting to fill it with thc satisfaction that would gain for him a further reward from their

W . M . P . M . Fenner suitably replied for the Past Masters , and Bro . Shepperd with the Tyler ' s toast concluded the very pleasant proceedings , which were made still more enjoyable by some excellent music .

o o o VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No . 1816 . THE opening meeting took placo at tho London Tavern , Penchurch Street , on Thursday , 28 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . D . Meiklereid W . M .

Mr . John W . Child was Initiated , Bro . Church Passed , and Bros . Taylor , White , and Goddard Raised . Bro . Alfred Heed P . M . Abbey Lodgo was then elected as W . M . for tho coming year . Bro . Charles Reeve P . M ., a well-known and respected Brother , the sole remaining founder of the Lodge , says the " East London Observer , " having notified his resignation of the position of Treasurer , Bro . H . Sinclair P . M . was voted to take his place .

The Auditors appointed were Bros . White , Batterbee and Pedder . Other Masonic business having been transacted , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Abraham I . P . M ., who spoke of tho steady way in which Bro . Meiklereid persevered through his work , and the satisfaction ho gave tho Brethren .

Bro . C . Reeves P . M . said he hacl a pleasing duty to perform , and with the permission of the W . M . he presented Bro . Govier , the popular Alderman of West Ham , with a handscmely-bound copy of the " Victoria Polka , " recently composed by Bro . Hans , and dedicated by him to Alderman Govier .

Bro . Govier having cordially acknowledged the gift and compliment paid him , Bro . Hans played the polka on the cornet , with pianoforte accompaniment by Bro . Sherwin . The composition , which is brilliant and full of verve , gave great pleasure to the Brethren , and an encore was unanimously called for and given .

The W . M .-elect Bro . Eead , in response to his toast , thanked all present . He trusted , with the aid of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethien , to have a good year and to add to the numerical strength of the Lodge . The Visitors was responded to by Bro . Boorer .

o o o UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE , No . 2128 . THE election meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday 3 rd inst ., at tho Inns of Court Hotol , Holborn , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . CutLbert R . Lee , of Newcastle-upon-Tyne .

The Lodge , it will be remembered , was established in 1885 for the convenience of natives of districts north of the Trent who aro living or having their businesses in London . Alter Brother Albert Pago had been passed to the Second Degree , and Brother E . A . Anson raised to the lhird Degree , Bro . R . Porter Keates , of Coalville , Leicestershire , was unanimously elected Master for thc ensuing year .

Brother G . J . Wood P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Brother Henry Evenden P . M . Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was , on the motion of Brother J . S . Cumberland ( N . and E . Yorks . ) , seconded by Bto . G . J . Wood P . M . Treasurer , voted to Brother Cuthbert R . Lee .

Among the numerous Brethren present were Brothers W . F . Smithson , of Leeds , T . Bateman Fox , of Leeds and Dewsbury , W . H . Bullock , late of Liverpool ( Past Masters of the Lodge ) , and Col . Bingham Past Grand Warden West Yorkshire , ana Master Cutler of faheffield .

At the supper which followed the working of the Lodge , the W . M . was highlj complimented on his conduct of the business of the Lodge and his hospitable ancl genial presidency at the social board during his year of office , which had been very successful , and the Master-elect received hearty congratulations on his deserved promotion .

Both Brethren made feeling replies which exhibited their desire since they had been in the Lodge to consult not their own but the Lodge ' s interests . Brother W . Matters P . M . and Secretary was very happy in his reply to the toast of the Past Masters , when be made reference to the Lancastrian Ledge , to be consecrated the next Wednesday , and of which the Earl of Lathom is the first W . Master . He

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said that tho Master of the United Northern Counties Lodge would be a guest on the occasion , and referring to the idea entertained by some people that the Lancastrian would be an opponent of the United Northern Counties , said he was not of that opinion . There

was plenty of room in London for tlie establishment of more Ledges with provincial ties , and the United Northern Counties Lodge wished the greatest success to the Lancastrian ; it would do the Lodge no harm , but rather do each Lodge good by stimulating them to improve Masonry .

Brother Schartau gavo some of his amusing songs during tho evening , and greatly astonished those who heard him for tha first time . o o o

ECCENTRIC LODGE , No . 2488 . TWELVE months ago this Lodge , tho members of which aro recruited from the popular Eccentric Club , was consecrated by Bro . Edward Letchworth , tho Grand Secretary , who installed Bro . Sir Augustus Harris as the first W . M . Last Friday Bro . Letchworth again attended , for tho purpose of installing Bro . F . Osmond Carr , Mus . Doc , P . J . G . D .

Cambridgeshire , who had been unanimously elected as W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Carr ' s many talents and amiable disposition havo rendered him particularly popular in tho artistic world , hence the large gathering that assembled at the Criterion Restaurant to assist at tho pleasing and interesting ceremony .

Bro . J . H . Hawkins P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Surrey presided , in the absence of the W . M ., and was supported by the following Grand Officers * . —E . Letchworth G . S ., C . Belton P . G . D . C , Colonel A . V . Davoren ( I . C ) , Sir Somers Vine P . G . D ., Dr . Lennox Browne P . G . D . C , Will . E . Chapman P . P . S . G . W . Buckinghamshire , A . J R . Trondell , C . M . G ., P . G . D . C , W . Francis P . P . G . J . D . Cambridgeshire . G . F . Carr P . P . G . O . OamhridMKhirn . . 7 . "D . Laneton

P . P . G . D . Surrey , William Francis P . P . G . D . C . Kent , Hugh Cumberland P . S . of W . Beds ., also Bros . W . J . W . Beard P . M . Treas ., Thos . Catling W . M . 2127 , E . Bowdler Sharpe , LL . D ., W . M . 2430 , 0 . A . Hooper P . M . 1613 , Harry Nicholls P . M . 2127 , H . Cumberland P . M . 475 , Dr . James Herron P . M . 206 , Ernest W .

Harris W . M . 158 ( I . C ) , Frank Jameson P . M . 2108 , H . S . Wellcome W . M . 2397 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , E . B . Hobson P . M . 730 , Norman Morico P . M . 176 , A . L . Reynolds W . M . 176 , Fred H . Cheesewright P . M . 907 , J . H . Wildash P . M . 1662 , W . S . Leo P . M , 1201 , Walter Pallant , Frank Parker , George Conquest , W . H , Baylis , W . E . Garstin , S . Jousiffe , Arthur Tite , & c , the company numbering upwards of 1 C 0 .

The Lodge having been opened by Bro . Hawkins the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bros . Chas . W . Edwards , of the Marlborough Lodge , No . 1399 , and John Crook , of the Drury Lano Lodge , No . 2127 , as joining members .

Bro . Letchworth now took the chair and appointed Bro . C Bolton as S . W ., Bro . J . H . Hawkins as J . W . and Bro . W . E . Chapman as D . C . to assist him . Bro . F . Osmond Carr was presented and , having signified his

adherence to tho ancient charges and regulations , was regularly installed in the chair of tho Lodge . The ceremony was most impressively worked by Bro . Letchworth , and his splendid delivery of the grand addresses to the Master , Officers and Brethren was highly appreciated .

The newly-made Master was saluted by the Brethren in tho various degrees , after which the fine anthem " Bo thou faithful unto death " was sung by Bro . Reginald Groome . The following Officers were invested by Bro . Carr to assist him

dunng the ensuing year : —Walter Clifford S . W ., W . S . Hooper J . W ., Walter Beard P . M . Treasurer , Will . E . Chapman Secretary , J . A . Harrison S . D ., John Foss J . D ., Lionel Harris I . G ., T . Honey P . M . D . C , John Crook Organist , Gordon Hadley , Frank Parker and James Wyatt Stewards .

A very pleasing incident then occurred . Bro . Chapman , in tho name of Bros . Harris , Fraser , Danby , Kirby and Parker , the first Initiates of the Ledge , requested the W . M . to accept a handsome banner as their contribution to the furniture of the Lodge . Bro . Carr suitably acknowledged tho presentation of tho banner , which was tho object of great admiration .

A cordial vote of thanks to be recorded on the Minutes was given to Bro . Letchworth for his services as Installing Master , who , in reply , said that he was deeply sensible of their kindness , and assured the Brethren that it afloidcd him the greatest possible pleasure to render any assistance to the Lodge that ho had consecrated , and whose welfare he had so much at heart .

Another candidate was proposed for initiation at tho next meeting ; and Grand Lodge Certificates wero delivered to various Brethren who had previously reached the third degree . The Lodge was then closed , and the company adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where the banquet was served in thc usual magnificent style of the popular purveyors , Messrs . Spiers and Pond . An

admirable musical entertainment interspersed tho interesting speeches during the evening , tho artistes being Bros . F . Cheesewright , Reginald Groome , W . T . Hemsley , Sergeant Lee , S . Austin , John Radcliffe , Templer Saxe , John L . Shine , and E . Schuberth , while Bro . John Crook officiated with his usual ability at the piano . An enjoyable evening was spent , and Bro . Osmond Carr enters upon his duties under the most favourable auspices .

Bro . F . Osmond Carr , Mus . Doc , Cambs ., was born in 1858 , near Bradford , Yorkshire , and was initiated into the privileges of the Craft in 1887 , in the Isaac Newton University Lodge , No . 859 , of which he is now a P . M . He is Provincial Junior Grand Deacon

of Cambridgeshire and is Past Grand Organist of tbe Mark Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter of the same Province . He was one of the founders and first Senior Warden of the Eccentric Lodge . His musical attainments are too well known to need recapitulation here .