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Worship ful Master whose frivolous eccentricities only excite the laughter and ridicule of the more staid and sensible of the brethren . Conscious of his position and the power he is able to wield in behalf of the Craft or any

of its valuable Institutions , he takes his part m any of the duties he ivS called upon to share with a strength of modesty which is akin to majestic . Mild , q-enial , and ivrbane in all his dealings with the brethren ; brief , p ithy ,

and sensible withal in his expatiation upon the mysteries and privileges of the Order , with an undertone of quiet , kindly mirth when joining in the festivities that succeed labour , his very presence lends a charm to the amenities of

the Fourth Degree , while at the same time it effectually checks that boisterous exuberance which occasionally breaks out under less firm , though kindly , ruling . The fact is , that when such a solid rock in Masonry is at the presidential

head , the Past Masters fee ] it their bounden duty to render that respect which is due to honour , and this vein pervades the company throughout , not with a restraining or depressing effect , but rather with a refining '

influence which elevates the enjoyment of the occasion . Then , again , when the voice of Charity is heard , and there is a deserving case in which benevolence , either Masonic or otherwise , may be exercised , there is no proclaiming it

from the housetops , but in going about doing good the golden rule is observed , " Let not the right hand know what the left hand doetli . " Thus in a spirit of stately dignity the functions of Masonic life are carried on , and

honour attends the footsteps of the man who thus lays himself out for the advancement of the welfare of his fellow-creatures . It would be well if those who strut about in borrowed plumes , who think more highly of the

gee-gaws and tinsel of Masonry wore to take a lesson from the safe and steady-going pace of him whose characteristics it is impossible in this brief space fully to delineate , for

then would Masonry not only bo benefited in its own body politic , but would gain greater respect from the popular world in general .

The monthly meeting of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . A . H . Tattershall . Amongst others present were Bros . Raynham Stewart , C . F . Hogard ,

Charles Lacey , I nomas Cubitt , 0 . A . Cottebrune , VV . J , Murlis , James Brett , C . H . Webb , T . Humphries , Alex . Forsyth , Charles Dairy , Edgar Bowyer , Dr . Jabcz Hogg , and James Terry Secretary . After the minutes had been

confirmed , the Secretary reported the death of one male and one female annuitant . Tho Warden ' s Report was read , as was also the Report of the Finance Committee . From the latter it appeared that the Male Fund was overdrawn

£ 5 fil Us Id . There was a credit to the Widows' Fund of £ 2 , 458 3 s Od , and to the Snstentation Fund £ 112 17 s 7 d . There was a total halance at the bankers and in the Secretary ' s hands of £ 2 , 010 10 s 3 d . The report was

adopted , and the Chairman was authorised to sign cheques . The petitions of four aged and infirm brethren and five widows were accepted . One case from Halifax was deferred for further information . The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

Bros . Dick Radcly ft ' e and John Unite have , undertaken the floral and other decorations for the Grand Festival of Ye Rahere Almoners at the Cannon Street Hotel , on Thursday next .

The ChiswickLodgeof Instruction , No . 2012 , will in future bo held at Ye Old Tabard Inn , Bedford Park , Turnhamgreen Station , from whence there arc trains to all parts of London every few minutes . The meetings will commence as usual at half-past seven p . m ., from this day ( Saturday ) , 17 th October .

Bro . Seymour Smith's Annual Concert will take place on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., at the South Place Institute , South Place , Moorgate Street . Our versatile and talented brother has a host of friends , and at these annual

gatherings they invariably assemble in force . Doubtless Saturday next will prove no exception to tho rule . A capital programme has been provided , and we trust a successful result will ensue .

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( Continued from p 247 ) chair , and the toift was replied to in a fow eminently practical observations b y Bn \ J . S . Adkius . Tho OtFu-ers of the Lodge were comp'imoiited upon their zeal and efficiency ; they severally responded , the li-it of toasts being fittingly ^ included by the Tyler-. The procodinqs of tho evening wore enlivened by some excellent music ,

under the direction of Bro . Packer , who presided at tho pianoforte , and some capital songs were rendered by Bros . Cantle , Parsons , Jackson , and others . A most enjoyable and hnrmonions meeting was bronglit to a close at an early hour , whori tho brethren separated amidst the heartiest expressions of mutual satisfaction .

Kendrick Lodge, No. 2043.

KENDRICK LODGE , No . 2043 .

THE first , anniversary of this vigorous and healthy Lodge was celebrated on the 1 st instant , at the Masonic Hall , Grey Friarsroad , Reading , when a numerous company of brethren and visitors attended to witness the installation of Rro . G . W . Webb as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . It is well within our recollection that when this addition to the roll of the Berkshire Lodges was consecrated

by the popular Depnty Provincial Grand Master , tho Rev . J . Studholme Brwvmigg P . G . O ., the hope was expressed that there would be no "dummy work" in the FCondrick Lodge , and it is hardly necessary to point oat to those who'know what has transpired under the ruling of the first W . M ., Bro . W . G . Flanagan , that the wish has

been more than realised . Tho appreciation in which the efforts of Bro . Flanagan have been held is exemplified in a pecnliarly happy manner by his having been appointed Provincial Grand Jnnior Warden at the last Provincial Grand Lodge , held in Reading a few months ago , a cirenmstanco which afforded great satisfaction

to the founders and members generally of the Kendrick Lodge . Thero are now twenty members , and the finances of the young Lodge are in an eminently satisfactory condition . In all respects the anticipations that were formed at the consecration have been frilly realised , and the Officers and

brethren who have so admirably conducted the first year s business may be sincerely congratulated all round upon the resnlts of their united efforts . On the occasion of the meeting to which it is now onr duty and pleasure to refer the brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall at four o ' clock , when Lodge was

opened in accordance with ancient rites , under the presidency of the retiring W . M ., who was supported by nearly all the OSicors and brethren of the Lodcre . Amongst tho Visitors we observed Bros .

John A . Martin S . D . 414 , A . H . Aptcd W . M . 20 . 9 , W . Fergnson P . M . 1101 , J . H . Tlawkes W . M . 1101 , E . Whitfield 1101 , R . Bradley P . G . Sec , C . Slaughter S . D . 1101 , W . W . Mnr / an I . P . M . 211 , S . Dyer St , Hilda , P . M . 1012 , P . G . St . B ., Wheeler I . P . M . 414 ,

J . Greennwav See . 1101 , R . Prickett S . W . 1101 , J . 0 . B . Tirbntt 414 , J . IT . Hounsfow P . M . 414 , R . C . Momr t P . M . 414 P . P . S . G . W ., F . H . CozpnsOro-. . 907 , W . Clowes I . P . M . ISM P . P . G . J . W ., M . J . Withers W . M . 41 I P . P . G .. T . D . The minutes of tho last regular Lodgo and of tho Lodges of Kmerge . ncy in April and May last having been confirmed , and tho agenda containing no other work , Bro . George

William Webb , who had efficiently discharged the duties of the Junior Warden's chair during the past year was presented as W . M . elect for tho benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and the solemn rite was ably performed by tho retiring 'Master , Bro . Flanagan , in tho presence of several P . M . ' s

of the other Reading and district Lodges . On tho readmission of the brethren tho newly-installed Worshipful Master was proclaimed , and sainted with the enstomary honours , after which he invested his Officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bros . W . G . Flanagan P . J . G . W . I . P . M ., 0 . II Tench S . W ., J . E .

Sydenham J . W ., T Cooke jnn . Treas .. G . II . Sfcubin - 'mn Sec , C . B . Tnbbs S . D ., B . W . Bennett J . D ., C . E . Hewett named for I . G ., F . J . Ferguson P . M . D . C , T . E . mil Steward , J . T . Brown and J . H . Millard Assistant Stewards , J . Stevens Ty ler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren were then delivered with great

elocutionary effect by the Installing Officer , and at the conclusion of the ceremony , which was most ably conducted throughout , tho Brethren and Visitors adjourned to the Great Western Railway Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served in a manner which amply sustained the repntation of that well-known establishment .

After dessert the usual Masonic and Loyal toasts were g yen from the chair , the W . M . alluding in graceful terms t ) Her M-ijesty the Queen as the Patroness of the Craft , and observing that since the accession of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master the Prince of Wales , in 1875 , upwards of 600 Lodges had been added to the roll of the

Grand Lodge of England . He then proposed the R . W . tho Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Birt ., M . P ., V . W . the Deputy Prov . Gratid Master , the Rev . J . Stndholme Brownrigg , and tho Grand . Officers of the Province , Pro-iont and Past , Tho toifit was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and Bro . Bradley , Provincial Grand

Secretary , in acknowledging it , made a highly interesting speech , in tho course of which he regretted the unavoidable absence of tho Prov . Grand Master and his esteemed Depnty . Both wero well known to Masons in Reading , inasmuch as that town was selected last Jnne for the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge . It would bo

interesting to many of tho brethren present to learn that tho next Provincial Grand Lodgo would bo held at Aylesbury , Referring to their lamented Past Master , Bro . Moxhay , whose recnt removal from them was a source of such deep and genuine regret , he said their departed brother might be rogaidcd iu tho

light of a connecting link between tho present and tho past . For years he had been recognised as the Installing Officer for tho Reading Lodges , and well he was qualified for that post . But whilst

they all lamented the loss of so able an Officer , they must all unite with him in congratulating Bro . Flanagan upon having performed tho ceremony of that clay in snch excellent manner , and upon his having been appointed Prov . Grand Junior Warden at the last Provincial