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deserved his high honour , and it went without saying that he would be a credit to the lodge and no one would ever regret having elected him . The W . M . was a very old and dear friend of his—it being through him he joined Masonry—and he was honoured to have installed him . He was an ardent supporter of the Charities and he hoped that when he went up as Steward for the centenary festival of the Boys , he would have a bumper in amount . He was a Mason and a man and one they could hold up as an example , both Masonically and otherwise .

Bro . C . T . Brown , W . M ., on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He said he had to thank Bro . W . Morton Roberts , but he had been too flattering in the way he had proposed the toast , as he did not deserve anything like half the good things said of him . From the moment of his initiation hjs ambition was to go into the chair , and now he was there he was a proud man . His idea was that they did not do enough for the three Institutions , but he was glad they had that evening made a move in the right direction . In conclusion , he thanked them most heartily for the way they had received

the toast and the honour they had conferred upon him by electing him Master of the Westbourne Lodge . In submitting the toast of " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " the W . M . stated that Bro . VV . Morton Roberts had performed the installation ceremony exceedingly well , for which he had their earnest thanks . He had helped him ( the W . M . ) in the Masonic working and he hoped he would not fall short . Their best thanks were also due to Bro . Faithcloth for giving the usual addresses so beautifully , and he coupled his name and that of the I . P . M . with the toast .

At this point the W . M . announced that the sum subscribed that evening for the Prince of Wales' Hospital Fund amounted to £ 4 , which he should send to the Daily Telegraph . Bro . W . Morton Roberts , I . P . M ., responded , and said that his year of ofiice had been one of the pleasantest of his life . He gave all the time he could , and did the work to the best of his ability , but it was out of no disrespect to the lodge that he did

not give the three addresses , and he was glad that Bro . Faircloth had performed that task , because he had done it much better than he could . He was then at the end of the list of the Past Masters , who were often dubbed " old fossils , " but that could not be so as stone was dormant . He had received every assistance from the Past Masters and his officers , and he hoped that any shortcomings on his part during his term of office would be forgiven , as they were not intentional .

Bro . Faircloth , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was not necessary to have called upon him , and if he had given , the addresses to their satisfaction he was gratified . The W . M ., in presenting the toast of " The Visitors , " said it was one which the brethren of the Westbourne Lodge always gave with great cordiality . They were honoured that evening with 30—a goodly array—and he hoped they all felt at home and were enjoying themselves and would come again pretty often . He associated with the toast the names of Bros . T . W . Mogford , W . M . ; H . Dehane , P . M . ; W . Middleweek , and Col . E , J . Birch .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . Bro . T . W . Mogford responded . He stated that he had visited the lodge so many times that he sometimes thought he was a member . He had so many friends there that it was like coming to a family circle . He had worked with the W . M . in lodges of instruction for several years , and he earnestly hoped that he would have a very prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . H . Dehane said he felt sure that all the visitors agreed with him that the I . P . M . and Bro . Faircloth , P . M ., had done the work that evening in a splendid manner , thanks to the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , and _ might he mention that the annual dinner would take place on the 23 rd March , at which Bro . Brown , the W . M ., would preside , and he hoped all the members would attend on that occasion and support their genial

W . M . Bro . W . Middleweek said that as a Grand Officer of the Province of Middlesex he was proud to be present at the installation of the W . M . He had attended the lodge on many occasions , and he was always glad when he was invited . Bro . Col . E . J . Birch stated that he was a stranger amongst them , as he had been in the East for 30 years , and in India he had had a lot of Masonic work . That was the lirst time he had ever attended an English lodge , and he was delighted to see their good

working , and he thanked them for their great hospitality to the visitors . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , " and stated that they had a goodly array that evening , and they were of quality . They were the mainstay of the lodge , and their great services were fully appreciated in every way . Bro . T . W . Allen , P . M ., having responded , Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., said that the kind words of the W . M . were most gratifying to the Past Masters , who were ever willing to do everything to promote the interests of the lodge .

Bro . W . Drew , P . M ., also responded , congratulating the lodge on its great prosperity and the Worshipful Master , who was well favoured with an excellent staff of officers . Bro . J . W . Curtis , P . M ., acknowledged the toast , and said that when her Majesty the Queen reached her J ubilee the lodge gave 50 guineas to the Charities , and now in the diamond year of her reign they had only voted 30 guineas . If it was not too late he would strongly urge that that amount should be increased to 60 guineas , as the lodge could well afford it . Bro . R . J . Rogers , P . M ., also responded , and expressed a wish that the members would attend the annual dinner of the lodge of instruction connected with the lodge .

Bro . W . H . Faircloth , P . M ., stated that if the other Past Masters were agreeable , he and they would make up the amount voted that evening for the three Institutions to Co gujneas .

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In eloquent terms , the W . M . gave the next toast— " The Treasurer and Secretary ' —and said that he had known Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., for many years , and it would be difficult to find a better Treasurer . The Secretary , Bro . S . R . Walker , P . M ., was a very zealous officer and did his utmost , in a very nice way , to pet in the dues , and they both deserved the best thanks of the members for their able services .

In response , Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., Treas ., said that all the money that came to his hands , he would take care of . He hoped the lodge would adopt Bro . Curtis ' suggestion , and make the 30 guineas voted to the Charities into Co guineas . He himself would give 60 guineas to his list for the Old People ( loud applause ) . He felt that the lodge had not done enough for the three Institutions during the last seven years , but he hoped that would be remedied in the future .

Bro . S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec , stated he would be wanting in gratitude if he did not thank them for the hearty way they had received the toast . ln referring to the Charities , he said that with the exception of two or three years they had always given , and if other lodges had done the same as they had , the Institutions would have been much richer . As something had been said that evening about " old fossils , " he would ask them to look at the grand array of Past Masters . Did they look anything like old

stone ? The next toast was "The Officers , " the W . M . stating they were all good and going forward , and he looked to them for every assistance , which he felt sure they would give him , to enable him to carry out the business of the lodge , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . F . Wortham , S . W ., and G . Weaver , J . W ., who both responded in suitable terms .

The Tyler ' s toast ended a very happy gathering , which waseverything that could be desired . Bros . G . Goddard and E . T . Delavanti had arranged a capital programme , assisted by Madame H . Coleman , Miss Winifred Grant , Mr . J . Avon , Mr . L . McKenzie , and Bro . W . Walsh , from Australia , to whom a word of praise is due , and to Mr . McKenzie for their efforts .

The W . M ., Bro . Charles T . Brown , is a member of the old established firm of Brown ' s Dairy , which was founded by his grandfather in 1 790 , and is one of the largest and best-known businesses in the North West of London . Our brother was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge in 1 SS 9 , during the Mastership of Bro . W . Drew , P . M . He is young , very enthusiastic in Freemason ry , and has taken a deep interest in the Craft . He is very popular among the brethren of his lodge , who look forward to a very successful year of office under his reign , and there is not the slightest doubt that they will ever regret electing him W . M . of the Westbourne Lodge .

Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 .

PRESENTATION TO BRO . HANS SCHARIEN , W . M . The election meeting of this well-known and ever-growing lodge took place at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , on the 9 th ultimo , under the presidency of Bro . Hans Scharien , W . M ., supported by Bros . E . Newland , I . P . M . ; R . Philips , S . W . ; j . Banks , J . W . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., Sec ; J . Worth , S . D . ; E . D . Richards , J . D . ; E . Lucas , I . G . ; H . Stokes , D . C ; H . J . Inderwick and G . E . White , Stewards ; A . Williams , P . M . ; F . Craggs , P . M . ; C Barker , P . M . ; I . Doncaster .

P . M . ; VV . W . Williams , P . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; W . } . Bennett , Dalton , King , Crier , Edwards , P . M . ; Roberts , C . H . Lloyd , Webb , G . F . Palmer , C . Hucker , W . P . Williams , F . Newman , W . Iredale , E . H . Grant , Seeker , M . F . Wilkins , Leys , Stainger , R . Collins , H . S . May , and E . Mallett , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Cox , W . M . 15 S 5 ; J . Dobbin , 1310 ; W . Hide , W . M . 1275 ; C . A . Gethen , 145 ; B . Fielding , S . W . 5 ( I . C ) ; W . Lightfoot , 15 S ; F . W . Gibbs , 2512 ; A . Clayton , 865 ; J . R . Whittle , 21 G 3 ; H . Cammell , P . M . 1996 ; IL Sellick , 865 ;

H . Monson , 2353 ; T . Jacobs , 1 G 12 ; J . Nielson , P . M . 1791 ; and R . T . West , 1 744 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read , the W . M ., Bro . Hans Scharien , raised Bros . P . M . Roberts and C H . Lloyd to the Third Degree , and afterwards passed Bros . C . Hucker and W . P . Williams to the Second Degree . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . G . N . Scott A . King , J . G . Cantrill , F . J . Green , and VV . G .

Brown . Bro . R . Phillips , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ; Bro . G . F . Butt , P . M ., re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . E . Mallett , P . M ., was again appointed Tyler . Two gentlemen having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , other business followed , after which the lodge was closed . Thc brethren partook of a substantial dinner , for which the manager of the establishment , Bro . Mantell , was responsible .

In giving " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . took for his text " The Diamond Jubilee" of her Majesty . The W . M . gave " The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , " and remarked that the Prince of Wales' Hospital Fund was a grand scheme , which was bound to he a success , and it should be well supported by all Masons . "( The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been honoured , Bro . E . Newland , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Hans Scharien , " and said he had the great honour and pleasure , on behalf of the

members , to present him with a silver waiter on the happy occasion of his marriage , which took place in December last . The piece of plate was of magnificent design and bore the following inscription * . "Presented to Bro . Hans Scharien , W . M ., as a token of regard and esteem , by the brethren of the Ranelagh Lodge , No . S 34 , on the occasion of his marriage , 22 nd Deer ., 18 9 G . " The toast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . Hans Scharien , W . M ., on rising to respond . In thanking Bro . Newland for his kind remarks and the brethren for their very hearty reception of the toast , Bro . Hans Scharien said that the wind had been entirely out ins valuaoie

IUKCII or sans , as ne never oreamr . or receiving sucn a present , wnicn was a very agreeable surprise , and he hardly knew how to express his sincere thanks . He greatly valued their regard , and in that he had no doubt his wife would share . In giving "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that he had been honoured with five that evening , which made 14 in all during his happy year of office , and , if he might say sn , he had broken the record in the lodge . He was proud to have had such a large number , and he not only claimed " quantity " but * ' quality , " as he felt positive that all his initiates would prove worthy Masons and be a credit to the lodge and the Craft . The initiates responded .

The other toasts were "The Visitors , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Past Masters , " and " The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant evening .

Lome Lodge , No . 1347 . A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Sutton Public Hall on Saturday , the 13 th ult . The VV . M ., Bro . Hugh Taylor , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . S . Cookes , S . W . ; H . Griffiths , J . W . ; Rev . II . VV . Turner , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Treas . and Chap . ; C A . Hardwick , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; J . H . Asman , S . D . ; E . D . Frost , P . P . J . G . D ., D . C ; J . W . lmray , LG . ; T . R . Porter , Stwd . ; Dixon , P . M . ; Stribling , P . M . ; Gibbs , P . M . ; Buirv . P . M . ; Ward , P . M ., P . G .

Treas . ; Spencer , Price , Leigh , Bower , D y ke , Forrester , R . R . Ward , Smyth , Banks , M . H . Cotton , Greenwood , Dennett , Gibson , jun ., Hayes , N . B . Payne , Serving Brother ; and L . G . Reinhardt , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . G , R . Blades , i ; Monkley , 1915 ; Antill , W . M . 19 S 1 ; F . Partington , P . M . ; Jeffery , P . M . 1632 ; J . O'Connell , P . M . 2922 , P . P . J . G . D . ; and J . Husbands , 30 . Bro . F . Syke was passed to the Degree of F . C , the musical portion of the ceremony being ably rendered , and adding materially to the beauty of the ritual . Bro . VV . J . Baker , W . M . 1892 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . E . J . Lowther

wasalso unanimously elected as a re-joining member . The W . M ., Bro . Hugh Taylor , at the previous meeting offered for the acceptance of the lodge a very beautiful banner . The banner is of rich sky-blue silk , three feet high by two feet wide , and is embroidered in silks . In the centre is a bold and ornamental device , bearing , within an oval , a galley upon the sea in proper colours . Tl . is is the adopted badge of the lodge ; it is surrounded by the laurel wreath , and bears a tablet at the bottom showing the lodge number—1347 . At the top of banner are two ornamental scrolls containing the words Lome Lodge , and between these is seen the five-pointed star . On a small ribbon at

base appears the inscription : " Presented by Bro , Hugh Taylor , W . M . 1 S 96 . " Bro . T . S . Cookes , S . W ., proposed , and Bro . A . Stribling seconded , that a very hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the VV . M . for his magnificent gift .