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the offices they had placed him in , and he felt delighted to be there as the Mnster of the Lodge in which he had so many personal friends . He could scarcely say how deeply grateful he was for their many acts of kindness towards him . Ho had never regretted joining Freemasonry , and especially the New Concord Lodge ; he was

always pleased that he had done so ; and had ever had tho utmost good feeling shown towards him ; this ho could not fail to appreciate . He concluded by again thanking them for the great honour they had conferred upon him . In proposing the health of the Immediate Past Master the W . M . said ho considered himself very

fortunate in having by his side a worker like Bro . Weeden , who was so well up in the ceremonies of the Craft . Bro . Weeden had done his duty perfectly dnring his year of office ; he had been kind aud courteous in his behaviour towards every brother of the Lodge , and was willing to aid those who needed his assistance . In asking his

acceptance of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by the Lodge , he said no brother had ever earned such an hononr more deservedly than had Bro . Weeden . He could scarcely tell him how pleased he was to ask him to stand and receive it , and hoped he might live to wear it for many years , as

a memento of the respect and esteem in which he was held by every m mberof the Lodge , and a recognition of how his work had been a > preoiated . On behalf of the Lodge he placed that jewel on Bro . Weedeu's breast , in the hope that it might long serve to remind him of the happy time he had spent in the New Concord Lodge . The jewel bore the following inscription : —

Presented to BRO . C . H . WEEDEN , By tho members of the NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 , in appreciation of the zeal and assiduity displayed by him as presiding Worshipful Master . 1886-1887 .

Bro . Weeden I . P . M . in acknowledging the hearty manner in which the toast had been received , said it had been tho height of his ambition to become the W . M . of the New Concord Lodge , aud he had tried , aa many other brethren would try when they had filled the minor offices , to discharge tho duties of the chair satisfactorily . He was deeply

sensible of the kind words that had emanated from the proposer of the toasfc . It had been a pleasure to him to be in the Lodge to render what service he could to it , and trusted ho might be spared to do tbe sitme for many years to come . In thanking them for their handsome gift , he said the greatest jewel any one could have was

to enjoy the appreciation and affection cf those with whom they might have been associated for so long a time as he had with this Lodge . Tho VV . M . then extended a cordial welcome to the Visitors , and said ho was delighted to see so many present ; the New Concord Lodge hnd always beeu noted for tho number of visitors

who attended its assemblies , and he was pleased that this was no exception to the rule . Snimble replies were made by Bros . C . M . Gray , Jones , II . John , B . Haynes , J . Driscoll , and R . Pierpoint , the latter of whom congratulated tho W . M . upon tho judicious selection

of his offio' -rs , and expressed his opinion that he had a crew on board the ship New Concord second to none in any Lodgo in London . The W . M . then prop sed tho Paat Masters , speaking of their unabated and constant watchfulness over the best interests of the

Lodgo ; and tho toast was responded to by Bros . Bartlett , Gabb , W . Pierpoint , Stilwell , Potter , and L . C . Haslip , tho latter of whom proposed the Masonio Charities , making au earnest appeal to the brethren for their continued support , especially as prominent brethren of tho Lodgo had signified thoir intention of going up as

Stewards to the respective Festivals . The Worshipfnl Master , in proposing tho Officers of tho Lodge , spoke of tho able manner in which each had passed throngh the minor positions , and expressed confidence that they would provo a valuable aid to him in carrying ont the work of tho Lodge during his year of office . Ho expressed

regret at tho absence , through illness , of Bro . J . R . Cordell , whom they hoped would speedily bo restored to health , and thus be enabled to resume his position iu the Lodge . The Senior Warden , after complimenting the W . M . upon his attaining to the position he now filled , ancl Bro . Weeden upon the excellent way in which he

had performed the installation ceremony , said ho should endeavour to emulate tho example which had been set him by his predecessors , so that when he followed , as ho hoped to do , to the ch-iir he might be able to acquit himself with satisfaction . Tho Jnnior Warden having a ' so briefly responded , tho list was closed in fitting manner by the

Tyler . The toasts were interspersed by a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music , nnder the direction of Bro . Herbert Schartau , as listed by several friends , with Bro . Carl Riechelmann , Organist of the Domatic Lodge , presiding ably at tho pianoforte . Tho recitations

by Mr . Churcher , who gave Ins services gratuitously , as a person . 1 friend of tho Worshipful Master , wero exceedingly good , and elicited unbounded expressions of appreciation , his clevov delineation ., keeping the company in a titter of merriment throughout the whole of his performances .

GREY FBIARS LODGE , No . 1101

AI . Ef . ULAr . meeting was held ou the 9 th March , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . There wero present Bros . VV . Ravenscroft W . M ., W . P . Ivey P . M . as I . P . M ., Henry Creed S . W ., William Hickie J . W ,, J . T . Stransom Treas ., J . Greeriaway Sec , Charles Slaughter S . D ., W . A Uukins J . D , T . J . Pulley P . M . D . G ., 11 . G . Sherwin Org ..--ist , J . Gf .-irrow I . G ., F . Brown , E . W . Ridley , T . P . Stewart

Sr . Mv ,. r . ! _ ; J . H . Hawkes I . P . M ., und P .. Lb . E . Margrett , W . W , llidl .-y . ami Arthur Welch ; Bros . W . Collins , S . Biggs , E . P . S K-.-r , W . Margrvtt , S . K-d __ hi . William C . Long , VV . M . Colebrook

lb W . enti . tr . B . E . FJi . dd .-r . Visif-rs— Edwa * d Home , M . D ., S . ' . V . ¦ j lit , ; i i K dl 414 , Henry L- ; .. 'is W . M . 915 , Francis H . Weedon P . M . 18 _> 7 , William Sherwood J . W . < il 4 , Robert Bradley P . M . 4 U Provincial Grand Secretary , Alexander Sellar P . M . 414 , Sidney

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Payne W . M . 1 SS 7 , George F . Slade 1817 , John R . Cook 414 , Charles W . Cox P . M . Secretary 1566 , John W . Martin W . M . 414 , Francis J . Ferguson P . M . 414 , C . Stephens P . M . 414 Prov . Grand Treas ., Cyril B . Tubbs J . W . 2043 , VV . Treverton 1638 , J . M . Hannan , M . D ., S . D . 1399 , George Gadd 1247 . After Lodge had been formally opened ,

the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Treverton , of 1638 , was ballotted for as a joining member , and approved . Again the ballot was brought into requisition , for Mr . VV . B . Reed , who desired to enter the Order . In this case also the candidate was approved . Lodge was opened in second degree , when Bro . Silver answered the

usual questions and was entrusted . After he had left the Lodge , ifc was opened in third degree ; the candidate was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., tho ceremony being admirably performed by the W . M . Messrs . Robert Francis Hart and William B . Reed were now initiated , the charge being given in a masterly

manner by Bro . A . Welch . The new by-laws , approved at the lasfc regular Lodge , were confirmed . The VV . M . gave notice of motion that a Jubilee present of £ 10 10 s from the funds of the Lodge be presented to the Treasurer , for his services during the past fourteen years . Lodge closed and adjourned .

WALLINGTON LODGE , No . 1892 . THERE was a very satisfactory attendance of the members of , and visitors to , this Lodge on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when Bro . Francis Carter was installed into the chair of K . S . Though comparatively a young Lodge , it contains within itself all the elements of solidity and strength , the members generally taking a warm interest iu its affairs , sparing no pains or trouble to make everything

go on smoothly and harmoniously . The result of this has been to cultivate that spirit of hearty cohesion and unity which is so essential fco the well-being of any Lodge ; and the way in which the work is invariably carried out is in itself an assurance of the continued progress and prosperity of the Wallington Lodge . The brethren

assembled at the Public Hall , Carlshalton , when Ledge was opened with the customary rites , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . Alfred Bishop , supported by Bros . J . W . Baldwin P . P . G . S . B . Surrey I . P . M ., F . Carter S . W ., W . Russell Crowe P . M .

Treas ., L . A . Mesronze P . M . Sec , G . VV . Filmer S . D ., H . D . Aslett J . D ., J . A . Taylorl . G ., W . Pile P . M ., Rev . Lord Victor Seymour , & o . The Visitors included Bros . F . West D . P . G . M . Surrey , J . H . Gasson P . M . 850 P . P . G . O . Derby , A . R . G . Carter VV . M . 1728 , J . P . Joaquim P . M . 508 , E . Crutchloe 1385 , J . E . Pocock , M . D ., P . M . 1891 , J .

Kilvington S . D . 1790 , H . M . Mobbs VV . M . 2096 Prov . G . S . D . Surrey , G . Dixon P . M . 209 P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , VV . R . Church 1317 P . P . G . P . Surrey , C . Everist P . M . 720 , H . J . Talentiro 1320 , H . G . Vickers Junior Warden 1 G 32 Past Grand Organist Surrey , VV . VV . Lee 1 S 97 , VV . M . Morgan Past Master 211 . Lodgo was

opened in ancient form , and tho usual preliminary business having been disposed of , Bro . J . VV . Baldwin , pursuant to notice , moved thab < i P . M . ' s jewel be presented to the Worshipful Master on his retirement , in recognition of his valuable services as W . M . dnring the year 1886-87 . Thia was unanimously agreed to , and the compliment was

briefly acknowledged by Bro . Bishop , who thon proposed that the sum of five guineas be added to Bro . Pile's bst as Steward to tbe Girls' School , from the Charity Fund of the Ledge ; the motion was carried : nem con . The other motion standing in the name of the VV . M ., viz .. " That any member residing more than ten miles from

the place of meeting of the Lodge may , at his own request , be made a country member ; such membership to involve tho payment of an annual subscription of £ 1 ls , but not to entitle such member to any participation in banquets or to hold office in the Lodge , " was adjourned . Ou the motion of Bro . Carter , it was resolved thafc the

following be added to Rulo 11 : — " That all fees for visitors be paid at tho meeting immediately following that on which they were incurred , and that the Secretary be instructed to forward to every brother , with his summons , a list of payments due by him fco the Lodge for visitors' fees , subscriptions , or arrears . " A Committee was

thou appoiuted tD consider , and , if necessary , revise the by-laws ; and tho report of the Audit Committee , which showed the Lodge to be in a satisfactory cendittou , was received and adopted . Bro . John Walter Jones was passed to the second degree , and Bro . John Matthew Coates raised to M . M ., both ceremonies being most ;

efficiently rendered by the Worshipful Master . Bro . Francis Carter was then presented as the VV . M . elect , and that ceremony was also performed by the out-going Master , in a manner that reflected the highest credit upon himself and the Lc Ige . The newly-installed W . M . having been greeted with full Masonio honours , invested hia

Officers for the year as follows : —Bro .- * . A . Bishop I . P . M , G . VV . Filmer S . W ., H . D . Aslett J . W ., VV . Russell C-wve P . M . 190 Treas . VV . Pile P . G . Standard Bearer P . M . Sec , Rov . Lord Victor Seymour Chap ., J . A . Taylor S . D ., F . A . Norton J . D ., J . Edwards I . G , and A . Rowley Tyler . Bros . J . G . Horsey P . P . G . D . C . P . M .

D . G ., . 1 . Eewcastlo Org ., aud W . Harwcod Stwd ., beiug absent , their iuvesfciture waa deferred . The addresses _ tbo Master , Wardens and Brethren were deli ? ered iu eloquent style by the Immediate Past Master , who was afterwards prose , ted with aP . M . 'a

jewel , as a mark of esteem aud in recognition of tho valuable services ho had rendered to tho Lodge during his year of office . In acknowledging the gift Bro . Bishop said it would servo to remiud him of many happy hours spent amongst the brethren of tho Ledge , iu which he had t ' . kon a deep interest in the past and should

c . utinuG IT do in tho future . Tho W . M . gave notice of his intention to tnovo afc iho next mtst . ng that a Secretary ' s jewel shonld bo presented to Bro . L . A . Mcsrou _ o P . M ., who hud bean compelled to e .-tign the position of Secretary , which he had filled with so much

z .. a' and ability ever since tho formation ot fche Ledge . Ho also :. mp _ ised that jewels should bo prfseated to their excellent Cit-asur-r Bro . Crowe P . M ., and to Bvo . Harwocd , iu recognition of their valuable services . Before closing , Bro . F . West , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , asked to be permitted fco gay a few words .