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Lardner , H . R . Bennett , W . Mills , E . S . Laidner , H . Herbert , and Parkinson , Tyler . The visitors were Bros T . O . Harding , M . A ., Kift , and Begbie . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Herbert was passed as a F . C , and Mr . H . J . Thomas inflated into Craft mysteries by the W . Master . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., was elected to
represent the lodge at the Boys' Festival in 1 SS 8 . Bro . Walls , P . M ., gave a notice of motion— " That the sum of five guineas be voted from the lodge funds to the Royal M isoiiic institution for Boys , and to be placed on Bro . Lardner ' s list . " Apologies for non attendance were received from Bros . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., P . G . Treas ., & c . ; A . Aldous , and others .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Dr . Lott responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Harding and Kift for "The Visitors . " The musical efforts of Bros . Dr . Lott , Kift , Young , H . J . Lardner , N . P . Lardner , and others were greatly appreciated .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th ult ., at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , W ., when there were present Bros . C . A . Walter , P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., W . M . ; R . H . Williams , I . P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., and W . M . elect ; A . J . Barclay ] . W . ; T . W . Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Read ,
, P . M ., Sec ; Norman . S . D . ; Olliver , J . D . ; Kirk , acting I . G . j Schofield , P . M ., Tyler ; and many other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . T ., on entering the lodge was saluted in the customary manner , and thanked the brethren . Three candidates were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony
being rendered in a most impressive manner . Bro . G . Read acted as Installing Master . Bro . R . H . Williams . W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . C . A . Walter , and took the office of Master elect . AH brethren below the rank of Installed Masters having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed as follows : Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . r . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . H .
Williams , P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D ., W . M . elect ; G . Read , P . M . 1767 , 511 ; T . Hancock , P . M . 1767 ; W . C Williams , W . M . 865 ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 ; A . H . Strong , W . M . 1585 ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; Foakes , P . M . 1 S 91 ; Game , P . M . 511 ; W . H . Causton , P . M . 1726 ; Room , P . M . 2090 ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; S . Parkhouse , P . M . 111 . 1642 ; S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 ; T . W .
Barker , P . M . 1767 ; F . J . Oihver , P . M . S 34 ; Rev . C . D . Reade , P . M . 1642 ; and R Schofield , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . R . H . Williams having been installed into the chair of K . S . in Bro . Read ' s usual impressive manner , the W . M . invested Bro . C . A . Walter as his I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , and the brethren admitted , they saluted the W . M . in the usual manner . Bro .
Read having explained the working tools , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros A . J . Barclay , S . W . ; A . Norman , J . W . ; J . W . Barker , P . M .. Treas . ; G . Read , P . M ., Sec ; F . Olliver , S . D . ; J . Wiggins , J . D . ; J . MacKay , DC . ; J . Freeman , I . G ; H . J . Kirk and G . Vassie , Stwds . ; F . J . Oihver , Org . ; and R . Schofield , Tyler .
The W . M . concluded the investment of each officer with a short complimentary address , which was well received . Bro . Read then gave the charges to the officers and brethren in a manner that is seldom excelled and rarely equalled . The I . P . M ., Bro . C . A . Walter , informed the lodge that it was his intention to stand as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School , asking the lodge and the
brethren in general to give him all the support possible on that occasion . The W . M . rose the usual number of times and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the large halt , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided for their enjoyment ,
which appeared to be much appreciated after the two hours spent in the lodge room . The Worshipful Master , on rising to propose the first toast , said it was one that was always well received amongst Englishmen , but more particularly amongst Freemason ^ as was evinced by the large meetings that had been held this year at the Albert Hall and other places .
They all knew how much the Queen interested herself in our Order . She was also related to many Past Grand Officers , and the mother of present Grand Officers ; was also Patron of our noble Charitable Institutions ,- which they , as Masons , were all so proud to support to the utmost of their abilities . He then called upon them to be upstanding , and drink to " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the
Queen and the Craft . " The toast was , as usual , enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . Barker , accompanied by the Organist , sang the National Anthem . The next toast was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " This , the W . M . said , needed no comments from him to ensure a hearty reception . As Masons they all knew how hard their M . W . G . M . worked for the
welfare of the Craft , and the admirable manner he discharged his duties at the great meeting of Freemasons in the Albert Hall and many other places . This toast was heartily received by the brethren . Bro . Olliver sang " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The toast of "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was responded
to by Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . I ' ., who thanked the brethren for the honour of coupling his name with such distinguished Masons , saying the Grand Officers were always ready to do anything for the good of the Craft . He also alluded , in a kindly manner , to the assistance the members of the Kensington Lodge had given in placing him in that exalted position .
Bro . C . A . Walter , I . P . M ., on taking the gavel , said that he considered it as one of the greatest pleasures of his life to have the honour of proposing the health of so zealous and distinguished a Mason as their present W . M ., one of the founders of the lodge ; he had watched him through the various offices , not only in this lodge but also
in the Dalhousie Lodge , of which he was at present the I . P . M ., and having filled all those offices in such a thorough and efficient manner , he was sure that the Kensington Lodge might look forward to a happy and prosperous year under his rule . He asked the brethren to join with him in a bumper in drinking "The Health of the W . M . of the Kensington Lodge . "
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On the W . M . rising to respond , he received such applause that must have convinced the visitors that he was a very popular member of the lodge . He said that he begged most cordially to thank the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to the toast , and for the honour they h id conferred upon him in electine him their W . VI . HH assured them that if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and
strength , he would use every en leavour to carry out the duties with honour and credit to the lodge . The toast of "The Installing Master" was considered the toast of the evening by the members . On the W . V . rising to propose it there was such continued applause that must have shown the greatest stranger that Bro . G . Read was a very popular Mason . Indeed , few are better known
for their perfect working of every part of our beautiful ritual than Bro . Read . There is the same kind and genial manner wherever you meet him , either in or out of the lodge , and from the many kind things said by the W . M ., there is no doubt he is as great an admirer as the rest . As a preceptor , Bro . Read is well known to be one of the kindest and most painstaking , particularly with the younger
brethren , always ready to assist them with an encouraging nod or missing word . Of this great truth the brethren may have ample proof any Tuesday evening , at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington . Bro . Read ( as soon as he could obtain a hearing ) , thanked the W . M . for the many kind things he had said of him , and the brethren for the hearty manner they had
received them . He did not know that he deserved such remarks . What he had done for Freemasonry was because he could not help it ; his heart was wholly with the Craft , and he hoped would always continue so . He was very proud of the lodge , being one of the founders , a Past Master , and at present their Secretary , and as long as they continued to elect him to that important office he should
continue to work for the good of Freemasonry in general , and the Kensington Lodge in panicular . The toast of "The I . P . M . " was next given , the W . M . remarking that he felt especially privileged in having the opportunity of proposing the health of so old and dear a friend as Bro . C A . Walter , who had also filled the important office of W . M . of the Dalhousie Lodge , and after
doing his best in that position and assisting those who followed him , the Provincial Grand Master ( as a reward of merit ) had been pleased to invest him as P . S . G . D ., after which the Kensington Lodge elected him as their W . M . two years in succession . He also had to thank Bro . Walter personally for introducing him into Masonry and assisting
him to obtain provincial honours , but that which gave him the greatest pleasure was the privilege of pinning on his breast the handsome jewel presented by the lodge , and he hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him health and long life to wear it , and that it would be an inc . ntive to younger Masons to aspire to the high and honourable position he now held .
Bro . C A . Walters thanked the W . M . for his very kind and flattering remarks , and the lodge for the splendid jewel just presented to him . He said he should always wear it with a great deal of pleasure and pride , and should study at all times to maintain the reputation and welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave "The Visitors , "
extending to them all a hearty welcome in the name of the lodge . The toast was very ably responded to by Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; W . C . Williams , W . M . S 65 ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 ; A . H . Strong , W . M . 15 S 5 ; H . Room , P . M . 2090 ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; and S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 , each complimenting the VV . M . on his very able
working in the lodge , as well as ihe banquet table , and wishing him a pleasant and successful year of office . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded toby Bro . T . Hancock . " The Masonic Charities" was responded to by Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . T . " The Treasurer and Secretary " was replied to by Bros .
Barker and Read . The toast of "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . A . J . Barclay , S . W ., and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Several clever recitations were given by Bros . Read and Mayne , whilst Bros . Barker , Freeman , and the Rev . P . J . Davis contributed to the vocal part . Bro . Olliver deserves
a word of praise for the musical part of the evening , he being in himself a tower of strength to any lodge . He is not only a good organist and good pianist , but a good singer , and must certainly be a great acquisition to the Kensington Lodge . Among the visitors , in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . Rutherglen , 1642 ; Lansdowne , 1541 ; Attenborough , 34 ; Crook , 1461 ; Kenyon , 2012 ; Mayne , 1238 ; and Cockerell , 211 .
UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 212 S ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at 8 A , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Thurday , the Sth ult . The lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland ( ihe W . M ., Bro . W . F . Smithson , being unable to be present at the opening ) , assisted by Bros . Masters , P . M ., S . W . ; Cooke , J . W . ; Potts , S . D . ; Theo . Carr , J . D . ;
Bullock , Sec . ; Bolas , I . G . ; Mills , Tyler ; and the Rev . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , G . C , acting as I . P . M . Bro . T . Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes ( Hon . Member ) , and many other brethren were present . The minutes of ihe last regular lodge in June and of a subsequent emergency lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . E . R . Brunt and R . P . Keates
candidates for initiation , which proved successful . Bros . W . H . Bullock , jun . ( the first initiate in the lodge , who had just returned from a voyage to the Colonies ) , J . Lockett , and G . H . Hallam were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the acting W . M ., and Bro . Col . Totham by Bro . Dr . Cartwright Smyth . G . C . —old army friends—the traditional history being given by the W . M ., Bro . Smithson .
Mr . Keates , one of the candidates for initiation , being present , was initiated into Freemasonry by the I . P . M ., Bio . Cumberland . The revised by-laws were considered and approved . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge closed
in due form . The brethren afterwards had supper together at the Inns of Court Hotel , the W . M . presiding in his usual genial manner . Several Masonic toasts were proposed and musically honoured . Bro . Thomas Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes , an Hon . Member of the lodge , responded to the
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toast of " The Health of the M . W . the Grand Master and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a very happy manner , giving the brethren some useful and fraternal hints and advice . During the evening Bro . W . H . Bullock , jun . ( Ihe first in tiate in the lodge ) , was presented by the brethren with a Master Mason ' s apron and Russia case complete , properl y inscribed .
hongs were contributed by several of the brethren , and a most happy and enjoyable evening was spent . HIGHBURY LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The first regular meeting of this Iodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . There was a good attendance of brethren present to witness the important
feature of the evening , viz ., the initiation of Messrs . G . W . and A . P . Bowyer , by their father , Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . It is an interesting fact , and one worthy of mention , that the two first initiates of the lodge should be the sons of the esteemed W . M . The chair was occupied by Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . Hastings Miller , P . P . G .
Org . Middx ., J . W . ; Major W . H . Baker , Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; James Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., S . D . ; John Barnett , jun ., J . D . ; W . Shurmur , D . C ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec ; R . D . Baker , H . Sprake , A . E . Sarti , A . P . Bowyer , and G . W . Bowyer . The visitors included Bros . Major Geo . Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br . ; E . Lindsay Pembroke , Org . 1974 ; Chas .
Townley , 2190 ; G . P . Britten , P . M . 183 ; J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C ; Joyce Murray , P . M . 1706 ; J . Larkin , S . D . 3 ; W . J . Crutch , P . P . G S . B . Herts ; James E . Terry , J . W . 1964 ; G . P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; G . A . Fletcher P . M . 1 S 0 ; W . G . London , S . D . 15 S 0 ; T . Willis , 11 ; Edgar H . Bowyer , 1964 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes
of the consecrating meeting were read and confirmed . The by-laws were submitted , and , after some discussion , were unanimously adopted . Ballot having been successfully taken in favour of Messrs . G . VV . and A . P . Bowyer as candidates for initiation , they were impressively initiated into Freemasomy by their father , the VV . M . Ballot was also taken for the following brethren as joining members ,
and resulted in their favour : Bros . Herbert Sprake , 813 , and A . E . Sarti , 180 . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., having been invested with the collar of S . D ., and letters of regret for non-attendance having been read from Bros . P . Forge , Maple , and J . S . Eastes , P . G . D ., the iodge was closed in due lorm . An adjournment was then madeand the brethren having
, partaken of a sumptuous banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . " Ihe Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been given , and warmly received , The Worshipful Master proposed "The Grand Officers , " expressing the pleasure it afforded him to see so
distinguished an array of Grand Officers present . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in reply , said that as he was present at the consecration meeting , and the brethren had therefore heard him before , he would far rather hear those young and blushing Grand Officers , whose youthful beauty was coming to the front , for it was to them they should look to hear what the Grand Officers thought
of themselves . New ideas and new sentiments were at all times p easing , and he should therefore wish to hear their youthful friends thank the brethren for the way in which they always thought of the Grand Officers . He spoke the feelings ot the distinguished brethren around him when he said that he was pleased to see so many present , for it had been a great plea ' sure to him to be with them at their first
meeting of that lodge , which he had consecrated , and which was starling under most favourable auspices . He congratulated the W . M . upon initiating his two sons , who would no doubt follow in their father ' s footsteps and become good and distinguished Masons . He had now had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Bowyer initiate three of his sons , and he hoped to be spared to witness the initiation of the
remainder . He thanked the brethren sincerely for the reception given the toast . The Grand Secretary ihen said that that lodge being new and not possessing an I . P . M ., and he being the godfather , and therefore supposed to occupy that position for the moment , he would ask them to drink to "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " It would be an impertinence on his
part to tell them of the Masonic merits of Bro . Edgar Bowyer , for they were so well known to all . Their distinguished W . M . was the best of Masons and the best of friend , and the Highbury Lodge was very fortunate in having such a brother for its first W . M . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M ., having briefly returned thanks , proposed "The Health of the Initiates , "
and said he was as pleased to give them to Masonry as the brethren were to receive them . He was sure they would make good members not only to their iodge , but to Freemasonry generally . Bros . G . W . and A . P . Bowyer responded in suitable terms , thanking the brethren for the cordiality with which they had been received , and expressing their
determination to become useful members . Bro . Major George Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " and said it gave him a great deal of pleasure to be present , and to see , firstly , how their lodge was progressing , and what they were doing since the consecration ; and , secondly , to see the W . M . initiate his two sons , the brothers Bowyer . In the short time in which
the members had been connected together they appeared to be making good progress , which was due most entirely to the officers the W . M . had around him . If they would keep to the rules and regulations , and observe the princip les of the Order , they would prosper for many years to come . It was very necessary and proper that lodges should be founded in the suburbs of London , for when they left the
City to seek suburban houses it was but natural that they should wish to establish lodges near their homes . At the same time they should not forget the City lodges which had flourished in days long since gone by , but should remember that these old lodges had a p restige
that the young ones could not assume , for they maoe the Union in 1813 and laid the foundation of the three great Masonic Institutions of which they were a » so proud . As a visitor he tendered his best thanks tor the kindness he had received from the W . M . a "" brethren , not only in this , but also in other lodges . Bros . Britten , P . M . 183 ; Murray , P . M . 1706 ; J- 1 "
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Lardner , H . R . Bennett , W . Mills , E . S . Laidner , H . Herbert , and Parkinson , Tyler . The visitors were Bros T . O . Harding , M . A ., Kift , and Begbie . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Herbert was passed as a F . C , and Mr . H . J . Thomas inflated into Craft mysteries by the W . Master . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., was elected to
represent the lodge at the Boys' Festival in 1 SS 8 . Bro . Walls , P . M ., gave a notice of motion— " That the sum of five guineas be voted from the lodge funds to the Royal M isoiiic institution for Boys , and to be placed on Bro . Lardner ' s list . " Apologies for non attendance were received from Bros . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., P . G . Treas ., & c . ; A . Aldous , and others .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Dr . Lott responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Harding and Kift for "The Visitors . " The musical efforts of Bros . Dr . Lott , Kift , Young , H . J . Lardner , N . P . Lardner , and others were greatly appreciated .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th ult ., at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , W ., when there were present Bros . C . A . Walter , P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., W . M . ; R . H . Williams , I . P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., and W . M . elect ; A . J . Barclay ] . W . ; T . W . Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Read ,
, P . M ., Sec ; Norman . S . D . ; Olliver , J . D . ; Kirk , acting I . G . j Schofield , P . M ., Tyler ; and many other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . T ., on entering the lodge was saluted in the customary manner , and thanked the brethren . Three candidates were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony
being rendered in a most impressive manner . Bro . G . Read acted as Installing Master . Bro . R . H . Williams . W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . C . A . Walter , and took the office of Master elect . AH brethren below the rank of Installed Masters having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed as follows : Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . r . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . H .
Williams , P . M . 865 , P . P . G . D ., W . M . elect ; G . Read , P . M . 1767 , 511 ; T . Hancock , P . M . 1767 ; W . C Williams , W . M . 865 ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 ; A . H . Strong , W . M . 1585 ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; Foakes , P . M . 1 S 91 ; Game , P . M . 511 ; W . H . Causton , P . M . 1726 ; Room , P . M . 2090 ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; S . Parkhouse , P . M . 111 . 1642 ; S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 ; T . W .
Barker , P . M . 1767 ; F . J . Oihver , P . M . S 34 ; Rev . C . D . Reade , P . M . 1642 ; and R Schofield , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . R . H . Williams having been installed into the chair of K . S . in Bro . Read ' s usual impressive manner , the W . M . invested Bro . C . A . Walter as his I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , and the brethren admitted , they saluted the W . M . in the usual manner . Bro .
Read having explained the working tools , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros A . J . Barclay , S . W . ; A . Norman , J . W . ; J . W . Barker , P . M .. Treas . ; G . Read , P . M ., Sec ; F . Olliver , S . D . ; J . Wiggins , J . D . ; J . MacKay , DC . ; J . Freeman , I . G ; H . J . Kirk and G . Vassie , Stwds . ; F . J . Oihver , Org . ; and R . Schofield , Tyler .
The W . M . concluded the investment of each officer with a short complimentary address , which was well received . Bro . Read then gave the charges to the officers and brethren in a manner that is seldom excelled and rarely equalled . The I . P . M ., Bro . C . A . Walter , informed the lodge that it was his intention to stand as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School , asking the lodge and the
brethren in general to give him all the support possible on that occasion . The W . M . rose the usual number of times and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the large halt , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided for their enjoyment ,
which appeared to be much appreciated after the two hours spent in the lodge room . The Worshipful Master , on rising to propose the first toast , said it was one that was always well received amongst Englishmen , but more particularly amongst Freemason ^ as was evinced by the large meetings that had been held this year at the Albert Hall and other places .
They all knew how much the Queen interested herself in our Order . She was also related to many Past Grand Officers , and the mother of present Grand Officers ; was also Patron of our noble Charitable Institutions ,- which they , as Masons , were all so proud to support to the utmost of their abilities . He then called upon them to be upstanding , and drink to " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the
Queen and the Craft . " The toast was , as usual , enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . Barker , accompanied by the Organist , sang the National Anthem . The next toast was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " This , the W . M . said , needed no comments from him to ensure a hearty reception . As Masons they all knew how hard their M . W . G . M . worked for the
welfare of the Craft , and the admirable manner he discharged his duties at the great meeting of Freemasons in the Albert Hall and many other places . This toast was heartily received by the brethren . Bro . Olliver sang " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The toast of "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was responded
to by Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . I ' ., who thanked the brethren for the honour of coupling his name with such distinguished Masons , saying the Grand Officers were always ready to do anything for the good of the Craft . He also alluded , in a kindly manner , to the assistance the members of the Kensington Lodge had given in placing him in that exalted position .
Bro . C . A . Walter , I . P . M ., on taking the gavel , said that he considered it as one of the greatest pleasures of his life to have the honour of proposing the health of so zealous and distinguished a Mason as their present W . M ., one of the founders of the lodge ; he had watched him through the various offices , not only in this lodge but also
in the Dalhousie Lodge , of which he was at present the I . P . M ., and having filled all those offices in such a thorough and efficient manner , he was sure that the Kensington Lodge might look forward to a happy and prosperous year under his rule . He asked the brethren to join with him in a bumper in drinking "The Health of the W . M . of the Kensington Lodge . "
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On the W . M . rising to respond , he received such applause that must have convinced the visitors that he was a very popular member of the lodge . He said that he begged most cordially to thank the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to the toast , and for the honour they h id conferred upon him in electine him their W . VI . HH assured them that if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and
strength , he would use every en leavour to carry out the duties with honour and credit to the lodge . The toast of "The Installing Master" was considered the toast of the evening by the members . On the W . V . rising to propose it there was such continued applause that must have shown the greatest stranger that Bro . G . Read was a very popular Mason . Indeed , few are better known
for their perfect working of every part of our beautiful ritual than Bro . Read . There is the same kind and genial manner wherever you meet him , either in or out of the lodge , and from the many kind things said by the W . M ., there is no doubt he is as great an admirer as the rest . As a preceptor , Bro . Read is well known to be one of the kindest and most painstaking , particularly with the younger
brethren , always ready to assist them with an encouraging nod or missing word . Of this great truth the brethren may have ample proof any Tuesday evening , at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington . Bro . Read ( as soon as he could obtain a hearing ) , thanked the W . M . for the many kind things he had said of him , and the brethren for the hearty manner they had
received them . He did not know that he deserved such remarks . What he had done for Freemasonry was because he could not help it ; his heart was wholly with the Craft , and he hoped would always continue so . He was very proud of the lodge , being one of the founders , a Past Master , and at present their Secretary , and as long as they continued to elect him to that important office he should
continue to work for the good of Freemasonry in general , and the Kensington Lodge in panicular . The toast of "The I . P . M . " was next given , the W . M . remarking that he felt especially privileged in having the opportunity of proposing the health of so old and dear a friend as Bro . C A . Walter , who had also filled the important office of W . M . of the Dalhousie Lodge , and after
doing his best in that position and assisting those who followed him , the Provincial Grand Master ( as a reward of merit ) had been pleased to invest him as P . S . G . D ., after which the Kensington Lodge elected him as their W . M . two years in succession . He also had to thank Bro . Walter personally for introducing him into Masonry and assisting
him to obtain provincial honours , but that which gave him the greatest pleasure was the privilege of pinning on his breast the handsome jewel presented by the lodge , and he hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him health and long life to wear it , and that it would be an inc . ntive to younger Masons to aspire to the high and honourable position he now held .
Bro . C A . Walters thanked the W . M . for his very kind and flattering remarks , and the lodge for the splendid jewel just presented to him . He said he should always wear it with a great deal of pleasure and pride , and should study at all times to maintain the reputation and welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave "The Visitors , "
extending to them all a hearty welcome in the name of the lodge . The toast was very ably responded to by Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; W . C . Williams , W . M . S 65 ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 ; A . H . Strong , W . M . 15 S 5 ; H . Room , P . M . 2090 ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; and S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 , each complimenting the VV . M . on his very able
working in the lodge , as well as ihe banquet table , and wishing him a pleasant and successful year of office . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded toby Bro . T . Hancock . " The Masonic Charities" was responded to by Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . T . " The Treasurer and Secretary " was replied to by Bros .
Barker and Read . The toast of "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . A . J . Barclay , S . W ., and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Several clever recitations were given by Bros . Read and Mayne , whilst Bros . Barker , Freeman , and the Rev . P . J . Davis contributed to the vocal part . Bro . Olliver deserves
a word of praise for the musical part of the evening , he being in himself a tower of strength to any lodge . He is not only a good organist and good pianist , but a good singer , and must certainly be a great acquisition to the Kensington Lodge . Among the visitors , in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . Rutherglen , 1642 ; Lansdowne , 1541 ; Attenborough , 34 ; Crook , 1461 ; Kenyon , 2012 ; Mayne , 1238 ; and Cockerell , 211 .
UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 212 S ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at 8 A , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Thurday , the Sth ult . The lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland ( ihe W . M ., Bro . W . F . Smithson , being unable to be present at the opening ) , assisted by Bros . Masters , P . M ., S . W . ; Cooke , J . W . ; Potts , S . D . ; Theo . Carr , J . D . ;
Bullock , Sec . ; Bolas , I . G . ; Mills , Tyler ; and the Rev . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , G . C , acting as I . P . M . Bro . T . Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes ( Hon . Member ) , and many other brethren were present . The minutes of ihe last regular lodge in June and of a subsequent emergency lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . E . R . Brunt and R . P . Keates
candidates for initiation , which proved successful . Bros . W . H . Bullock , jun . ( the first initiate in the lodge , who had just returned from a voyage to the Colonies ) , J . Lockett , and G . H . Hallam were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the acting W . M ., and Bro . Col . Totham by Bro . Dr . Cartwright Smyth . G . C . —old army friends—the traditional history being given by the W . M ., Bro . Smithson .
Mr . Keates , one of the candidates for initiation , being present , was initiated into Freemasonry by the I . P . M ., Bio . Cumberland . The revised by-laws were considered and approved . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge closed
in due form . The brethren afterwards had supper together at the Inns of Court Hotel , the W . M . presiding in his usual genial manner . Several Masonic toasts were proposed and musically honoured . Bro . Thomas Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes , an Hon . Member of the lodge , responded to the
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toast of " The Health of the M . W . the Grand Master and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a very happy manner , giving the brethren some useful and fraternal hints and advice . During the evening Bro . W . H . Bullock , jun . ( Ihe first in tiate in the lodge ) , was presented by the brethren with a Master Mason ' s apron and Russia case complete , properl y inscribed .
hongs were contributed by several of the brethren , and a most happy and enjoyable evening was spent . HIGHBURY LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The first regular meeting of this Iodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . There was a good attendance of brethren present to witness the important
feature of the evening , viz ., the initiation of Messrs . G . W . and A . P . Bowyer , by their father , Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . It is an interesting fact , and one worthy of mention , that the two first initiates of the lodge should be the sons of the esteemed W . M . The chair was occupied by Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . Hastings Miller , P . P . G .
Org . Middx ., J . W . ; Major W . H . Baker , Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; James Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., S . D . ; John Barnett , jun ., J . D . ; W . Shurmur , D . C ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec ; R . D . Baker , H . Sprake , A . E . Sarti , A . P . Bowyer , and G . W . Bowyer . The visitors included Bros . Major Geo . Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br . ; E . Lindsay Pembroke , Org . 1974 ; Chas .
Townley , 2190 ; G . P . Britten , P . M . 183 ; J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C ; Joyce Murray , P . M . 1706 ; J . Larkin , S . D . 3 ; W . J . Crutch , P . P . G S . B . Herts ; James E . Terry , J . W . 1964 ; G . P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; G . A . Fletcher P . M . 1 S 0 ; W . G . London , S . D . 15 S 0 ; T . Willis , 11 ; Edgar H . Bowyer , 1964 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes
of the consecrating meeting were read and confirmed . The by-laws were submitted , and , after some discussion , were unanimously adopted . Ballot having been successfully taken in favour of Messrs . G . VV . and A . P . Bowyer as candidates for initiation , they were impressively initiated into Freemasomy by their father , the VV . M . Ballot was also taken for the following brethren as joining members ,
and resulted in their favour : Bros . Herbert Sprake , 813 , and A . E . Sarti , 180 . Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., having been invested with the collar of S . D ., and letters of regret for non-attendance having been read from Bros . P . Forge , Maple , and J . S . Eastes , P . G . D ., the iodge was closed in due lorm . An adjournment was then madeand the brethren having
, partaken of a sumptuous banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . " Ihe Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been given , and warmly received , The Worshipful Master proposed "The Grand Officers , " expressing the pleasure it afforded him to see so
distinguished an array of Grand Officers present . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in reply , said that as he was present at the consecration meeting , and the brethren had therefore heard him before , he would far rather hear those young and blushing Grand Officers , whose youthful beauty was coming to the front , for it was to them they should look to hear what the Grand Officers thought
of themselves . New ideas and new sentiments were at all times p easing , and he should therefore wish to hear their youthful friends thank the brethren for the way in which they always thought of the Grand Officers . He spoke the feelings ot the distinguished brethren around him when he said that he was pleased to see so many present , for it had been a great plea ' sure to him to be with them at their first
meeting of that lodge , which he had consecrated , and which was starling under most favourable auspices . He congratulated the W . M . upon initiating his two sons , who would no doubt follow in their father ' s footsteps and become good and distinguished Masons . He had now had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Bowyer initiate three of his sons , and he hoped to be spared to witness the initiation of the
remainder . He thanked the brethren sincerely for the reception given the toast . The Grand Secretary ihen said that that lodge being new and not possessing an I . P . M ., and he being the godfather , and therefore supposed to occupy that position for the moment , he would ask them to drink to "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " It would be an impertinence on his
part to tell them of the Masonic merits of Bro . Edgar Bowyer , for they were so well known to all . Their distinguished W . M . was the best of Masons and the best of friend , and the Highbury Lodge was very fortunate in having such a brother for its first W . M . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M ., having briefly returned thanks , proposed "The Health of the Initiates , "
and said he was as pleased to give them to Masonry as the brethren were to receive them . He was sure they would make good members not only to their iodge , but to Freemasonry generally . Bros . G . W . and A . P . Bowyer responded in suitable terms , thanking the brethren for the cordiality with which they had been received , and expressing their
determination to become useful members . Bro . Major George Lambert , P . G . Swd . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " and said it gave him a great deal of pleasure to be present , and to see , firstly , how their lodge was progressing , and what they were doing since the consecration ; and , secondly , to see the W . M . initiate his two sons , the brothers Bowyer . In the short time in which
the members had been connected together they appeared to be making good progress , which was due most entirely to the officers the W . M . had around him . If they would keep to the rules and regulations , and observe the princip les of the Order , they would prosper for many years to come . It was very necessary and proper that lodges should be founded in the suburbs of London , for when they left the
City to seek suburban houses it was but natural that they should wish to establish lodges near their homes . At the same time they should not forget the City lodges which had flourished in days long since gone by , but should remember that these old lodges had a p restige
that the young ones could not assume , for they maoe the Union in 1813 and laid the foundation of the three great Masonic Institutions of which they were a » so proud . As a visitor he tendered his best thanks tor the kindness he had received from the W . M . a "" brethren , not only in this , but also in other lodges . Bros . Britten , P . M . 183 ; Murray , P . M . 1706 ; J- 1 "