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Bro . J . C . Malcolm , P . G . D . of England , responded for "the Grand Officers" in a very interesting speech . He referred to the meetings of Grand Lodge , and also took occasion to mention the important position taken up by the West Yorkshire brethren in contributing the magnificent sum of £ 6100 to the recent Centenary Festival of the Boys ' School held at the Royal Albert Hall , thus establishing a record . Bro . Malcolm expressed the pleasure it had given him to again visit the lodge , and stated that it would give him pleasure to report to the Prov . G . Master the very successful meeting they had had that evening . The toast of " The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past" was responded to by Bro . Rev . I . Moxon Walton , Prov . G . Chaplain .

The W . M . in proposing "The Visitors , " expressed the extre me gratification he felt that so many brethren honoured him by their presence on that occasion . He assured them that they were all heartily welcome and that he and the members of Lodge Acacia would be delighted to see them again at any time . The toast was very cordially received and responded to by the W . Masters of Lodges 25 S , 302 , 600 , 101 S , 164 S , and 2330 .

Bro . C H . Ellis , P . M ., submitted the toast of "The W . M ., " which was received with much enthusiasm . He ( Bro . Ell s ) stated that he had assisted at the initiation of the W . M ., had been in office with him and bore his testimony to the conscientious and zealous manner in which he had discharged the duties of the various offices leading up to the chair , and he ( 6 to . Ellis ) had every confidence that the W . M . would have both a happy and prosperous year of office .

The W . M ., in rising to acknowlege the toast of his health received a most hearty greeting . He thanked Bro . Ellis for the kindly manner he had spoken of him in proposing the toast , and assured them that he intended to do his best as Master of the lodge to merit the opinion of the brethren . He was particularly grateful that so many visistors , many of whom had come from a distance , had honoured him with their presence , and he hoped

that during his year of office he would have the pleasure of seeing many of them again . He was gratified that the brethren were likely to find him plenty of , work at their meetings , but with the hearty support of the P . Ms ., and the cordial assistance of a good staff of officers , which he was sure he could rely on having , he anticipated a very pleasant year .

"The Masonic Institutions" was proposed by Bro . Stephenson , P . P . G . D ., a Governor of all the London Masonic Institutions , who referred particularly to the general success of all the West Yorkshire candidates at the elections , and also made special reference to the generous support that had been rendered by the province in attaining the splendid result at the late Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys at the Royal Albert Hall ; he also urged that support should be given to the

Provincial Educational and Benevolent Fund . " The Past Masters of the Lodge " was proposed by Bro . Joseph Wilson , P . P . G . Std . Br ., a founder of the lodge , and lespondod to by Bro . Niven , P . M . After the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge" had been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful meetings the lodge had experienced .

The brethren were pleasantly entertained during the evening by Bro . Miles , with his zither ; Bro . Taylor , with his violin ; and songs by Bros . Tilley , Townend , Docksey , Sykes , Walker , and Whittaker .

Alleyn Lodge , No 2647 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 29 th ult ., at the Crown and Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich . Present : Bros . G . W . Capel , F . R . G . S , W . M . ; J . Joel , S . W .: W . H . Stone , J . W . ; W . J . Songhurst , P . M . and Treas . ; John Read , G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; T . Compton Stanley , S . D . ; E . J . W . Scott , J . D . ; E . J . Austin , Org . ; J . F . Henley , I . G . ; R . Omash and W . J . Mars , Stwds . ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ; C . J . Axford , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , I . P . M . ; A . D . Jollye , M . D . ; J . W . Stevens , P . M . and P . P . G . Supt . of Works Surrey ; H . Harewood , F . J . Ritson ,

Anthony Browne , and N . W . Buis . Visitors : Bros . t > . J . Eedle , 179 , P . P . u . bupt . of Works , Essex ; E . C- Lundberg , 1287 ; and W . E . Dean , 507 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting of 26 th March , and subsequently the minutes of an emergency meeting held on the 9 th July were read and confirmed . Bro . N . W . Buis was passsed to the F . C Degree in a most able and efficient manner by the W . M . A communication was received from Bro . Rev . A . E . Woodward , M . A ., Chap ., regretting his inability to be present at this meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . Under the genial presidency of the W . M ., the brethren had supper .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs and recitations , contributed by Bros . F . J . Eedle , Omash , Scott , and Ritson . Bro . E . J . Austin proved a most efficient acco mpanist to the songs .

Old Masonians' Lodge , No . 2700 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . Charles E . Keyser , P . G . D ., W . M . j Robert Stanley Chandler , S . W . ; E . Roehrich , J . W . ; R . Harold Williams , Treas . ; Patrick O'Doherty , Sec ; H . Bowler , S . D . ; R . E . Barnes , J . D . ; Roland H . Ward , D . C ; W . VV . Chate , I . G . ; R . W . Goddard , Tyler ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . 'I . B . ; W . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Br . ; James Burgess , P . P . G . D . W .

Lanes ; James Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; Sholto H . Hare , P . P . G . D . Cornwall ; A . G . Neville , Richard Davies , Robert H . McLeod , W . J . Packer , E . A . B . Gough , H , Lewis , and Herbert Bingham . Visitors : Bros . J . B . Sarjeant , P . M . 1765 ; Robert Manuel , P . M . 1196 ; and W . T . Barnard , 1305 . At the request of the W . M ., who was detained at a Council meeting at Reading , Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., opened the lodge , Bro . Sholto Henry Hare , of Lodges 180 , 2025 , 25 69 , and 2655 , P . M . 1954 , P . G . D . Cornwall , Life Governor of R . M . I . B .,

was then balloted for as a joining member and unanimously elected . The ballot was then taken for the following candidates : Messrs . Robert Henry McLeod , William James Packer , Ernest Arthur Gough , Horace Lewis , and Herbert Bingham , each of whom was duly elected . Bro . McLeod resigning the chair in favour of the W . M ., who duly initiated the five candidates , afterwards giving the charge in a very impressive manner . A letter from Bro . Watkins resigning the office of J . D ., owing to his removal to Plymouth was read , and the following officers were invested : Bros . R . E . Barnes , J . D .,

and W . W . Chate , I . G . The W . M . then retired , and the chair was resumed by Bro . J . M . McLeod . The Secretary reported that he had received the following presentations : master's collar and jewel , and gaunlets presented by the W . M . The working tools and gavels by Bro . E . Roehrich , jun . ; pair of gauntlets by Brc . W . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Br . ; pair of gauntlets by Bro . Richard Davies . A very hearty vote of thanks forthesc gifts was proposed by Bro . A . G . Neville seconded by Bro . J . M . McLeod , and a record of the same was ordered to be placed on the minutes . The following

resolution was also laid before the meeting and carried with acclamation : " Proposed by Bro . Charles E . Keyser , P . G . D ., W . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Morrison McLeod , P . G . S . B ., that the hearty congratulations of the lodge be tendered to Bro . Colonel Clifford Probyn , acting I . P . M ., on his unanimous election to the distinguished offices of Grand Treasurer of English Freemasonry and Sheriff of the City of London . " Letters of regret from Bro . Colonel Clifford Probyn , acting I . P . M . ; Bro . Rev . C . J . Mirtyn , P . G . Chaplain ;

and Bro . L . Wain were read by the Secretary . A copy of the proposed by-liws was then submitted by the Secretary , and after a few slight alterations they were confirmed subject to the approval of the Grand Secretary . Three initiates and two jjining members , all of them being old Masonians , were duly proposed and seconded , and the lodge was closed . After banquet the usual toasts were honoured .

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Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 13 th ult . Among those present were Comps . A . Lundie , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., as H . ; H . Whitney , J . ; II . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; S . E . ; Wolsey , P . S . ; Hopkins , Org . ; Maj > r T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C ; W . W . Wolsey , P . / -. ; H . Dennis , P . Z . ; and II . Salter , P . Z . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on

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behalf of Bro . Edward Owen , 1 S 6 , but he was unable to be present . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . Geo . Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . j C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; R . Lingley , P . Z . ; C Sims , P . Z . ; W . Buxton , I . P . Z . ; W . Smith , H . W . Clay , and others . The chapter was then closed . A . banquet followed .

The M . E . Z . presided most genially , but the proceedings were shorn of the usually festive and convivial character by the melancholy circumstance that the respected wife of the proprietor of the tavern , Comp . Ferguson , had died suddenly two days before . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been duly honoured , "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed in flittering terms . Comp . Lundie

had been a popular and successful W . M . of No . 1381 , and it was thought no fault of his that similar success had but attended his efforts in the chair of the chapter . The speaker said that in many other chapters exaltations were few and far between . It was difficult to say or explain why , but the fact remained . Hjwever , the M . E . Z . had discharged what duties he had to perform hitherto in a satisfactory manner , and he was worthy of the support of the chapter in every way .

This toast having been warmly received , the First Principal responded to the effect that he was greatly disappointed that his friend , Bro . Owen , of the Lodge of Industry , had not been able to attend that evening , but he had promised to put in an appearance in December next . In conclusion , he said that the proposer of the toast had said many complimentary things about him , and which he did not think that he deserved . - However , he would endeavour during the remainder of his year of office to enhance the prosperity of the chapter in every conceivable way .

"The Health , of the H . and J . " followed , coupled with the name of Comp . Whitney , who responded . The toast of " The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . H . J . Lardner , W . W . Westley , H . Dennis , and H . Salter . In giving the toast of "The S . E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z ., after speaking in very commendable terms of the excellent services of Comp . H . Higgins as S . E ., expressed his personal gratification , which , he felt sure , was shared by all , that their old and respected Treasurer , Comp . George Everett , was about again . He trusted that the improvement in his health would continue .

This pledge having been received with acclamation , Comp . Higgins briefly replied on behalf of himself and absent colleagues . The toast of" The Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Wolsey and Hopkins , terminated the proceedings .

Inkerman Chapter , No . 1222-The annual meeting of the above chapter was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Weston-super-Mare . The following officers were installed ; Comps . W . E . Perrett , re-elected M . E . Z . ; E . E . Baker , re-elected H . ; J . Cooper , J . ; S . J . Sellick , S . E . ; W . E . Perrett , jun ., Treas . ; W . C . Thomas , S . N . ; R . J . Dart , P . S . ; A . E . Jefferies , ist A . S . ; R . W . Mattock , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Cox , D . C ; W . Franklin , Org . : J . Glass , Steward ; and W . M . Carter , Janitor . Comp . W . E . Perrett , jun ., who performed the installation ceremony , had the unique distinction of installing his own father .

Subsequently the usual banquet was held , Bro . E . G . Huntley ' s catering giving every satisfaction .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter , No . 1602 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Agricultural Hall . Islington , on the 27 th ult ., Comp . Arthur Cox , P . M ., 1471 , M . E . Z ., presiding . The other companions present were Comps . J . G . W . James , H ., and M . E . Z . elect ; R . S . Davies , J . j John Weston , P . Z ., Treas . ; John Osborn , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; James Bayne , Scribe N . ; Henry Pickett , P . S . ; I . Bailey , P . Z . ; W . Wright , P . Z . ; Charles Wearing , P . Z . ; John Greenfield , P . Z . ; T . I . Mercer . W . Willshire . Thomas A . Kev . W .

Beckett , W . G . Drew , John W . Elam , Edw . Hambridge , G . W . A . Dowse , J . Drinkwater A . J . Cave , jun . and G . Porter . The visitors were : Comps . George S . Daunton , H . 1423 ; W . J . Garland , i 6 g ; George W . Larter , 3 ; J . M . Sulby , 1716 ; Henry Cox , P . Z . 1471 ; W . B . Trick , 1366 ; R . J . Homan , E . Selling , E . Morgan , P . S . 1184 ; C Weeden , P . Z . S 13 ; H . Massey , P . Z . 6 ig and 192 S ; and E . Holland , 170 S . Bro . Thomas Alfred Key , 12 SS , was duly exalted in R . A . Masonry , after which ceremony the installation ot Principals commenced . This was admirably performed by Comps . John Weston , P . Z ., Treas ., and John Osborn , P . Z ., Scribe , E . ; and Comp .

Lieut . J . u . W . J ames , P . M . 79 s and 1602 , P . P . G . S . B . Berks , H . and M . E . Z . elect , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . R . V . Davies , P . Z . 733 and 753 , as H . ; and Comp . H . I ickett , P . M . 1602 , as J . Comp . J . Weston , P . Z ., was again invested as Treasurer ; and Comp . J . Osborn , P . Z ., as S . E . Comp . J . Bayne was invested as S . N . ; Comps . A . T . Cave , jun ., as P . S . ; T . J . Mercer , ist A . S . ; E . A . Hambridge , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Wright , P . Z ., Org . ; amf C . Shepherd , Janitor . A P . Z . 's jewel was presented to Comp . A . Cox before the chapter was closed . A very choice banquet was afterwards partaken of , the tables being most tastefully decorated .

An excellent arrangement was adopted by which the toasts were not interspersed with singing , the concert being given as a separate entertainment in the Barford Room . Comp . Arthur Cox , I . P . Z ., proposed "The M . E . Z ., " who , he said , all the compamons knew would make a Most Excellent second to none . Comp . Lieut . James , M . E . Z ., acknowledging the toast , said he loved Freemasonry , although as a worker he was of the poorest , probably the worst they had in the ehapter . But underneath his bad work there was the heart that beat for Freemisonry , and it was leasure to be in

a p a chapter where one was appreciated by the members . The i > ir Hugh Myddelton Chapter was one in which he wished to occupy the chair ; he thought it was the acme of Freemasonry . He had occupied two W . M . 's chairs in the Craft , and he had been in Grand Office in the Province of Berkshire , and now , thanks to Comp . Past Principal Osborn , he was in the Z . chair of this chapter . Comp . Osborn had crowned his ( Lieut . Jam's ) Masonic career by installing him ; he had put the top stone to his Freemao-ry ; he could not beyond that . It was a

go proud moment in his Masonic caieer to be installed by a man who was the father and essence of hs Masonic being . He thanked the companions for their confidence , and he hrped it would not be abused . He hoped in 12 months time to stand in the same position as Comp . Arthur Cox now stood in , and be rewarded with the reflection that he - > i 1 done his duty . That was the only reward he desired . He then proposed " The H . and J" It was a great blessing to be

-. sup ported by Past Principal Davies , who was a great acquisition to the chair of H ., as he was one of the best of men and the best of Masons . It was a great pride to him to see Lomp . Pickett in the third chair . He ( Lieut . James ) and Comp . Pickett went into Masonry together , into the lodge together , and into the chapter together . Comp . I ickett was enthusiastic , and he would fill his position with lustre , and make even more friends and new acquaintances than he did in the Craft .

Comp . Davies , H ., having thanked the M . E . Z ., Comp . Pickett , J ., said it was a great pleasure to be associated with Lieut . James so closely in the lodge and in the chapter . At first he felt very strange in the chapter , but at each succeeding meeting he seemed more at home , and became surrounded more and more by faces he knew and had known .

Comp . Lieut . James , M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Exaltee , " said it was no good B u «' e married unless there was a prospect of getting a family , and in the Craft or in the Arch it was necessary that good seed should be sown . New accessions were the very essence and the necessity of the existence ot both . He welcomed Comp . Key to this chapter with a large amount of pleasure as he was a most estimable manMason

, , and companion . Recommended as he was by Comp . Divies it was a proof that he wis the sort of man they should have among them . None of them would bring into this chapter any one who was not a good Mason . Comp . Key responded , and Comps . Garland , Larter , Trick , IMorgan , and others replied to the toast of " The Visitors . "

Comp . Arthur Cox , I . P . Z ., responded to the toast of "The I . P . Z ., " and said he had tried to do his level best in the Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter . If the companions thought so that was all he required . He thanked them very much for the very handsome present they had made him of a P . Z . ' s jewel . It would be put among his treasures , and he hoped to be among the companions many years to wear it . Comps . I . Weston , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . O . bjrn , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Greenfield , P . Z . ; C Hearing , P . Z . ; and others , responded as P . Zs . of the chapter , and the Janitor ' s toast finished this part of the proceedings .