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who was assisted by Bro . T . T . Hardicker P . M . Prov . Grand Swd . Br ., who rendered the address to the W . M . ; Bro . S . Mamelok P . M ., who presented the working tools in the three degrees , and also addressed the Wardens ; Bro . Wm . Boden P . M ., who invested and addressed the Officers ; and Bro . W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., who addressed the Brethren generally . The Installed Board consisted of Bro . Hall W . M ., Geo Bingham S . W ., J . Chadwick J . W ., W . Skilling I . G ., and W . Boden Deacon .

Appended is a list of the new Officers invested , viz ., Bros . A . G . Bryce S . W ., Gates Rushton J . W ., T . H . Stott Chap ., S . Mamelok P . M . Treas ., S . Kew J . D ., W . Boden P . M . Dir . of Cer ., R . H . Whatham , J . H . Crowther , W . Greenhalgh and W . Simpson Stewards . Bro . Boden was again appointed Charity Representative . After the business of the Lodge had been concluded the Brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Henry Logan ( the new host ) , late Manager of the Hotel VictoriaLondon .

, The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were agreeably varied by the efforts of a musical septet , consisting of Bros . Meade , Maltby , Blacow , Stott , Rushton , Seymour Jackson , and Pennington , the accompanist being Bro Cole P . M . P . P . G . Org . West Lanes . A recitation by Bro . Rushton , and two humorous songs capitally rendered by Bro . Stott , added a spice of variety to the proceedings , and were well received . The opening toasts were given by Bro . Kinsey W . M ., and duly honoured .

That of the newly-installed Master was proposed by Bro . Hall I . P . M ., who said that as Installing Master he felt delighted that tho duty had fallen upon him of placing such a worthy follower in the chair of K . S ., and one whom , it went without saying , the Brethren would honour as he deserved . That ho had been permitted to perform the ceremony of that day , and in connection with so worthy a Brother , had conferred upon him one of the greatest treats of his life . In Bro . Kinsey they had an Officer who was thoroughly alive to all the duties and responsibilites of his exalted position ,

and . who would fearlessly and faithfully perform them , however exacting they might be . There was a certain amount of regret which must naturally follow the vacation of a chair , where as Worshipful Master he had governed the Lodge for twelve months , but on the other hand that regret was tinged with pleasure and satisfaction , by the knowledge that so estimable a successor had been provided to fill his place . He hoped the Brethren would respond most enthusiastically to the toast which it was his pride and his pleasure to propose to them—that of Brother Kinsey's health .

Bro . Kinsey W . M ., in reply , said he thought Bro . Hall had rather over-estimated his abilities . As a Freemason he had endeavoured to do all that it was possible to peform for the welfare of those around him , and in the future he would try , by the assistance of the Officers appointed that day , t ) do what he could to still further their interests . He had been immensely

pleased by the ceremony as performed by Bro . Hall , which reflected great credit upon him , for he had really excelled himself . He thanked the Brethren for drinking his health so heartily , and hoped that the anticipations of tbe proposer of the toast would be realised , and that he might leave that chair as unsullied as he had found it .

The W . M . next proposed the health of Bro . Hall , Immediate Past Master , who , he hoped , would get a bumper . Before closing his remarks there was one duty which he must not forget . The members of the Lodge , with their usual appreciation of faithful services , were not unmindful of those which had been rendered during the year by the I . P . M ., and he had great pleasure in presenting to Bro . Hall , on their behalf , a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The gift was only a just reward for merit , and the recipient thoroughly deserved all the praise which could be uttered about him . The jewel bore the following inscription : —

Presented to W . BKO . CLEMENT JOHN HALL , P . M ., by the Brethren of the Duke of York Lodge , No . 2449 , for services ai

W . M . 1897-8 . Bro . HaU responded , saying he was afraid they had heard his voice too often that day . At the present time he was under the care of a medical man , his complaint being catarrh of the throat , and he had been advised to use his voice as little as possible . As the outgoing Worshipful Master , he might say that after a twelve months' occupancy of tbe chair of King Solomon , it was somewhat hard to emancipate himself from the slight

bondage and restraints which the position naturally induced . He had got so used to the various duties of his office tbat they would believe him when he stated he entered the Lodge that day with full confidence ; and in performing the ceremony of installation he hoped he had given entire satisfaction , as he had certainly aimed for that end . Ho thanked them for

the kind manner in which they had received his name , and also for the handsome jewel which they had presented him . It would be a source of joy and happiness to him in the days to come , and he hoped he should be among them , for many years , capable of performing other important duties in connection with the Lodge . Whatever work was imposed upon him he would perform with alacrity and pleasure .

Bro . Whatham , who proposed the health of the Officers of the Lodge , advocated the choosing of good and capable men to fill important positions in Lodges , and eulogised the choice of that day , saying he was confident a judicious selection had been made . Other toasts followed , notably the Masonic Charities , proposed by Bro . Hall I . P . M ., who made an appeal to the Brethren on behalf of thoso deserving Institutions . The proceedings did not terminate until a late hour .

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE WESTBOURNE INSTRUCTION LODGE No . 733 . THE annual meeting of this well-known Lodge took place on Tuesday , at Bro , E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop's Road , the chair being occupied by Bro . J . Welford P . M . and Treasurer of the Mother Lodge .

Amongst those present were Bros . R . J . Rogers P . M . 733 Treasurer , H . Dehane P . P . G . D . C Essex Preceptor , and Geo . Mogford P . M . 2362 Secretary of the Westbourne Instruction Lodge ; F . Wortham W . M . 733 , 0 . T . Brown I . P . M . 733 ' , W . M . Roboits P . M . 733 , J . W . Curtis P . M ., J . Mason P . G . D . Sun-ev , G . Weaver S . W . 733 , L . IC . Lilley J . W . 733 , T . Mogford W . M . 2362 , M . Rockman , F . Brock , J . Woodford , J . Harris , 0 . Marmeat , A . Jones , H . Bagnall , G . Goddaid , White , W . Handover , Young , Potter , Matthews , Mcdland , Wynman , and several others .

After a well served supper the Chairman proposed the usual Loyal toasts , and then gave " Prosperity to thc Mother Lodge . " Bro . Walker Sec 733 , in replying , said be had to thank the companyand thafc very much—for the kind proposition and reception of the toast . He scarcely liked to apologise for being called upon to reply , but it appeared

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to him he was the wrong man , as there were more worthy and far abler members of the Lodge present . Bro . Past Master Welford had been pleased to refer in flattering terms to the Mother Lodge ; those present who were members were proud to belong to it , while those who were not were proud to associate with its Brethren . The Westbourne Lodge was known in far off countries—some of its members being in India , Australia , New Zealand , and elsewhere . In regard to the Lodge of Initruction ; the Mother Lodge was

very pleased with its work , and the instruction it was able to impart to members . Personally he was the second oldest member of the Lodgo of Instruction , and had filled the office of its Secretary for some time . It was not then so successful as it appeared to be now , when its prosperity was matter for general congratulation . He concluded with sincere thanks for the generous and hearty manner in which the toast had been received , and a wish that the Instruction Lodge might go on and prosper until time should be no more .

Bro . Mason , in proposing the toast of success to the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , and its executive , said he and Bro . Wnlker wero the victims of circumstances . He was certainly proud of being a member of tbe Lodge of Instruction . The meeting that even ' ng brought , to his mind many very pleasant associations . In Bro . Debane they had a Preceptor second to none ,

both in imparting instruction and in gaining friends ; in Bro . Rogers a Treasurer who carefully looked after the finances ; and in Bro . Mogford—an old friend—a model Secretaiy . He hoped the Lodge of Instruction would continue to retain the proud position it at present held , and coupled with the toast the names of the three executive Officers he hid spoken of .

Bro . Dehane said be was very proud of tbe position he held as Preceptor of the Lor ? ge . He congratulated Bro . Mason on his recovery from his serious illness , and was pleased , as he knew ah the other Brethren were , to see him present . He would go further , and add that he was welcome not only at every Masonic function lie attended , but also outside Freemasonry in his private capacity . The remarks which had been made by the proposer of the

toast were gratifying to h m , as it showed that his teaching was approved of . With regard to the remark of Bro . Walker that he was one of the oldest members of the Lodge , and for some time its Secretary—his attendances then might have been regular , but now they were few and far between , which was a matter he regretted , as he liked to see some of the executive of the Mother Lodge at their weekly meetings , as it encouraged others . At the same time he might mention that the other Officers were , as a rule , very regular .

Bro . Rogers also thpnked Bro . Mason , congratulated him ou his recovery , and expressed the pleasure all felt at seeing him once more among them . With regard to the finances of the Lodge—he must indeed congratulate the members on the success ui the last two years working . At the commencement of that period the Lodge was in debt , now there was a balance in hand of over £ 15 , after paying all expenses , and he hoped this would be increased by June next to twenty guineas , so that the four Brethren they had in the Lodge who were going up as Stewards for the Boys School Centenary might each have a vote of five guineas from the Lodge on his list .

Bro . Mogford followed , adding his congratulations . He was very glad to hear from the Treasurer that the finances of the Lodge were in a healthy state . His own duties were but light , and he looked forward to their Tuesday evening meetings with pleasure , attending with the best feelings Masonically to help . It would take a long time to make him tired of taking down tbe names of those who attended . He was pleased he had suggested that Bro . Welford—an old member of fche Lodge—should preside on this festive occasion , and concluded by thanking all the members for the confidence they had placed in him .

Bro . Welford proposed the toast of the Visitors . On this occasion he believed there was but one or two guests among the sixty or seventy Brethren round him , which afforded direct evidence of the strength of their Lodge . Bro . Flack , replying , said he was proud of the way the visitors had been received . It was tbe fiist opportunity he had had of attending , and he readily inferred , from what he had seen , that the work in the Lodge was as entertaining and as well carried out as it possibly could be . He should take the earliest opportunity of becoming enrolled amongst the members .

Bro . Young also replied , testifying to the popularity of the Lodge , and its well known excellence of work .

Bro . Brown I . P . M . 733 proposed the health of the chairman . He was pleased the executive had placed this matter in bis hands , but felt it might have been in better , although no one could say more kinder things of Bro . Welford than he wished to do , did he but possess the power . Bro . Welford was well known all over London , and seemed pleased at all times to do what he could for the welfare of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction .

Bro . Welford returned thanks . It gave him great pleasure to come amongst them . His knowledge of Freemasonry had been gained in their Lodge of Instruction , which he thought was the best of its kind in London . Getting instruction in his day was not what it was at the present time , when there were many efficient tutors .

Bro . Curtis proposed the health of fche W . M . of fche Westbourne Lodge Bro . Wortham , whose modesty and quietness were , ho said , his great points . Bro . Wortham had beun a member of their Lodge for many years , during which time he had faithfully discharged the duties of the various offices he had held , and was well worthy of all confidence and support .

Bro . Wortham returned thanks for the toast . He had been one of the executive of the Lodge , in fact , its Secretary , and really resusifcated it some years back . He regretted to say he left the office with the Lodge in debt , but then it must be borne in mind that the attendances at the time were some three or four at a meeting , at the Swiss Cottage . He was glad the Lodge was now so successful . It was through its instrumentality he held the proud

position he now occupied , and he hoped it would continue to prosper . Bro . Rogers proposed tne toast of the host and hostess . He knew as a fact that both had taken great trouble to make the dinner a success , but did not think it was necessary to praise Bro . Stevens , as all who knew him were aware of his good qualities . Personally he had to thank Bro . Stevens for introducing him to Freemasonry , and it afforded him much pleasure to now propose this toast .

Bro . Stevens responded , expressing his thanks for tbe approval of the Brethren , and hoping that he might have the opportunity on many future occasions of catering for their comfort . He might assure them that both his wife and he would spare no trouble to give satisfaction . Some excellent songs were sung during the evening , those contributing to . the harmony being Bros . T . W . Turner , VV . Llewellyn 766 , White , Goddard , Halston , Knight P . M ., G . Mogford P . M ., and Hallett P . M .

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