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and Glover , suitably replied , all bearing testimony to the excellent working witnessed that night , and the lavish t , nsoitality of the members . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " to which citable responses were made .

The Tyler s toast brought to a close a very happy and pleasant evening . _ Miss Greta Williams and Miss Florence Lucas contributed some excellent songs . Both these ladies ha » e fine voices , and their efforts were much appreciated by the brethren . The Worshipful Master is to be congratulated on the success of the gathering .

New Cl'OSS Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Portland Hotel on Friday , the 14 th ult ., Bro . Borrett , VV . M ., in the chair , Bro . C . N . McIntyre North , P . M ., announced that a Committee had been formed in order to present their esteemed Bro . the Rev . J . W . A . Sturdee , P . M ., with a testimonial in recognition ol his many years' devotion to the deaf and dumb of

Deptford . He felt that he might with propriety make the announcement in the lodge , because he was moved to solicit admission into the Order when , in his capacity of architect to St . Barnabas Church , he heard of the great interest the members of the lodge had taken in the building , and their determination to have the capstone of the building laid with Masonic ceremony . His first duty as a Mason was to

prepare the mortar and tackle , and to wait on their rev . brother while he laid the stone , and now as a P . M . of the Craft he was able to wish him God-speed in his future labours when he had completed the task allotted to him in Deptford by the Great Architect of the Universe . He ( Bro . North ) need scarcely allude to the example Bro . Sturdee had set the members of the lodge as a type of a worthy Mason ,

zealous in the discharge of his Masonic duties , whether acting as officer or Chaplain of the lodge , ever mindful of his duty to his Master , without taint of sourness or P harisaical spirit , joining heartily in all innocent merriment his cheery good nature and sympathetic bearing had endeared him to all as an embodiment of practical and worka-day Christianity . To place on record their approval of

the movement ( of which he had only heard that afternoon ) he suggested that a nominal sum should be subscribed from the funds of the lodge , and that the brethren should afterwards subscribe individually . In conclusion , he proposed " that the sum of two guineas be subscribed towards the proposed testimonial to the Rev . J . W . A . Sturdee , P . M . and Chap ., as a mark of fraternal respect from the

members of the lodge . " This resolution was seconded by Bro . Cogliati , S . D ., and carried unanimously , and later in the evening Bro . Borrett . W . M ., with the Past Masters , Bros . Faulkner , North , Cowley , Grummant , Grass ! , and Meyer , the Wardens , officers , and brethren placed a list of subscriptions in the hands of the Treasurer to be presented with the amount subscribed by the lodge .

Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The last meeting of the session of this popular lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., on the i ith ult ., when there were present : Bros . A . L . Bullen , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , I . P . M . ; H . J . Keene , acting as S . W . ; G . C . Bond , J . W . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Woodward , acting as S . D . ; G . Stacey ,

P . M ., Org . ; C . O . Burgee , LG . ; R . S . Potter , Tyler ; G . H . Reynolds , P . M . ; W . j . Green , Homer Price , C . Morrell . W . V . Morgan , J . Mills , T . Carter , A . Bush , E . Giles , C . Pullen , W . M . Carter , J . Pullen , T . Middleweek , T . Warren , A . Freeman , W . J . Thrussell , J . Wise , W . R . Faulks , J . Citron , J . W . Davis , and many others .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Letters were read from several members regretting their absence , also from Bro . A . H . Smart , the candidate for passing , he being away in Belpium . The brethren congratulated Bro . G . H . Foan , I . P . M ., on his recovery from a serious illness .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Llub Room , where an excellent repast had been prepared by Bro . G . P . Bertini , presided over by the W . M . The usual toasts were duly proposed and responded to . Ihe brethren on parting said they had spent a very pleasant time , and sang " Auld Lang Syne . "

Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The first meeting of the session of this interesting lodge was field at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . VV ., on the 18 th w-, when there were present Bros . W . Hancock , W . M . ; J ; J . Woolley , LP . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ; J . pinner , J . W ; J . B . Gumming , Treas . ; G . Reynolds , •? ec . ; L . O . Burcess . actinsr as S . D .: A . Harris . I . D

J . B . Grieve , I . G . ; G . A . Bergholz , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , \\ r »• ' •J- „ Rowe ' - H - P - Snow , C . G . Sherwood , J . \\ illtams , A . Hirsch , F . Hansen , J . Woodward , H . Lewis , )••P . Bertini , J . B . Crump , C . J . Rotter . G . T . Atkinson , f- Scarlett Thomson , J . Coltart , W . S . Lincoln , J . W . Hughes , W . C . Thomson , S . Solcberg , W . G . S . Harvey , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . I . D . Bromlev . W . M . 170

'" «™ , W . M . 1622 ; A . L . Bullen , W . M . 1614 J and A . lv , ° T f ' 4 - 1 ne lodge Was opened , and the minutes of the meeting ™« J in October last were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . ¦ . nomson was raised to the Third Degree , the W . M . giving « lecture . The Secretary read several letters and

teleiL i . ' brethren expressing their inability to attend ; 'M letters from Bros . t . J . Shryock , M . W . G . M . Mary-P ( J M T Smitn ' ' - "linois ; and G . C . Connor , heart ? , ennesse e . The American brethren sent their AnJlnf •, ngB t 0 the brethren of the lodge , wishing the AltV . 11 « . ^ df ? 6 prosperity and success , to h r 5 , had been congratulated upon his ' return CumL T fr ° m Cons'antinople , and Bro . " J . B . his sew . ' ? 8- ' Pon his appearance amongst them after aH ;„ . cre » lness , the lodee was closed , and the brethren

under ! h . the Pence ' s Room for the banquet , served andA A u ersonal superintendence of Bros . G . P . Bertini Ih K tafore . vf tnren having partaken of the good things placed Masonic ta '» ^ W , M < P P « l * e usual loyal and res ionded t '" a Very ha PPy way » an ( i tIiey were heartily L 'inirtn ^ v ' . nforme ( I tne orethren that since their last Sour on \ u 1 r ? " Lod Se of Illinois had conferred a great Secretary , 1 Ke by electing Bro . Geo . Reynolds , the " honorary member of that lodge , and asked

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him to return thanks for their toast of " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States of America and the Dominion of Canada . " The Secretary , in doing so , said that he could assure the brethren that should any of them visit America they would receive a most hearty welcome . He much appreciated the honour the Veteran Lodge of Illinois had conferred upon him .

All the visiting brethren returned thanks for the toast of " The Visitors . " The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant and happy evening to a close , and congratulations were passed on the successful opening of the session . Bishopsgate Lodge ( No . 2396 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Great

Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E . C ., on the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . H . J . Tibbatts , S . W . ; A . J . Hollington , P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; F . Dadswell , Treas . ; Milton Smith , Sec ; lacobs , P . P . G . P . Herts , S . D . ; H . Mead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C ; Dr . J . F . Haskins , Org . ; G . N . Johnson , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Airey , P . M . igo ; E . G . Jackson .

307 ; J . Wagstarr , D . C . 5 69 ; T . J . Sturgeon , 1 S 15 ; VV . Tyler , 2077 ; F . A . Lloyd ; S . W . Latham , 1962 ; J . W . Tyler , I . P . M . 2077 ; R . Fisher Young , P . M . 13 S 5 ; P . J . Archbold , P . M . 10 ; J . W . Martell , J . D . 156 *; C . W . Shepherd , 65 ; J . M . Knight , P . M . 95 ; j " . H . Batty , P . M . 22 ; C . 1 . Wood Moore , P . M . 227 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 . After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of

the minutes , Bros . R . D . Colquhoun and A . J . Skipper were raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Mr . W . J . Lamb was initiated , the ceremonies being performed by Bro . H . Mead , P . M . Bro . G . N . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., then installed Bro . H . J . Tibbatts as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following officers were invested : Bros . Alfred J . Hollington , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Samuel Jacobs , P . P . G . Purst . Herts , J . W . ; F . Dadswell , Treas . ; Milton Smith , Sec ; D . A . Remain , S . D . ; C . ) . Thomas , J . D . ; W . Newman ,

LG . ; H . Mead , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C ; H . E . F . Gadsdon , Stwd . ; Dr . J . F . Haskins , P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; and R . H . Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Alderman Lieut .-Col . H . D . Davies . I . P . M . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; and others . Propositions were received , and the lodge was closed . A well-served banquet was followed by the customary

toasts . Bro . H . Mead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " and said he hardly knew what to say except to express his belief that Bro . Tibbatts was a thorough good Mason , and one who would do his best to uphold the interests of the lodge . He had known Bro . Tibbatts for many years , and having elected and installed him , they

possessed a Master who would preside with credit to himself and the lodge . The brethren would all wish their W . M . a happy and prosperous year , and health and strength to carry out all his gord intentions . Bro . H . J . Tibbatts , W . M ., in reply , expressed his indebtedness to Bro . Mead for the way the toast had been proposed , and to the brethren for their reception of the

toast . He hoped all the good things referred to would be realised in the year to come . He considered that a very proud moment and a day ot days to be elected and installed as Worshipful Master of the Bishopsgate Lodge . He looked upon it not lightly , but with a knowledge of the deep responsibility connected with it . He hoped to discharge that faithfully , and that the lodge would never

regret having elected hinu He had the interest of the lodge at heart , for he loved it in every sense of the word as he did Masonry , and every brother belonging to it . He could not conclude his remarks better than by quoting the words following the toast on the programme : " Be satisfied I will do my best . " The Worshipful Master next gave "The Installing Master and Past Masters . " He was sorry that Bro .

Johnson , P . M ., had unfortunately been obliged to leave , for the impression made upon him by that brother in the installation ceremony would never be forgotten or effaced from his memory . The brethren all knew the ability of the Past Masters , for it was evinced in the lodge . Bro . H . Mead , P . M ., returned thanks on his own behalf , and also for Bro . Johnson , P . M ., who felt a vast amount

of pleasure in doing all he could for the lodge . All the Past Masters were actuated by the same motive , and would continue to do their utmost during the forthcoming year as in the past . The toast of "The Initiates" was next received with the usual heartiness . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . said the members

endeavoured to make them as comfortable as possible , and he hoped they had not departed from their usual custom that evening . Bro . P . J . Archbold , P . M . 19 , said that if he was not an old member of Lodge No . 19 and a founder of another , he should ask to become a member ot the Bishopsgate Lodge . That visit was one of the red-letter days of his career , and he had been much pleased with the entertainment and

enjoyment . Bros . J . H . Batty , P . M . 22 , and W . Airey , P . M . 190 , also responded . Bro . F . Dadswell , Treas ., replying for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he felt proud of his position as Treasurer , and pleased to be associated with such a hard working Secretary as Bro . Milton Smith . He was particularly proud to be Treasurer on the occasion when Bro .

Tibbatts was W . M ., for it was not long since that brother came to him in his usual earnest manner and with regard to the establishment of a lodge for Bishopsgate . Knowing Bro . Tibbatts so well , he give all the assistance he could . He ( Bro . Dadswell ) was a very old Mascn , and it was one of his regrets that in 185 G he left the Craft , and did not reenter it again until he joined that lodge . He never made a

greater mistake , and he encouraged the young initiate to become Master of his lod >^ e , and thus be well received in any part of the world . Bro . Milton Smith , Sec , returned thanks , and said all his work was done with pleasure , and he hoped to be of still further benefit to the lodge . " The Officers" was cordially givenand the brethren

, separated after the Tyler ' s toast . Under ihe direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , Organist , a capital programn e of music was rendered to the enjoyment of all present . He was assisted by Bros . Kelson Truman and W . Devey and Mr . J . D . Fitzgerald . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . AMERSHAM . Carrington Lodge ( No . 2421 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge , which was consecrated about a year ago , and which has fully justified its existence since that time , was held at the British Schools on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . Harry N .

Price , Prov . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; J . C . F . Tower , S . W . ; J . Stephens , P . M ., J . W . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Hobbs , ac ing Sec . ; R . Ferguson , P . M . ; H . G . Clarke , S . D . ; F . J . Harding , D . C . ; VV . Andrews , I . G . ; H . F . Woodd and G . Darlington , Stwds . j W . Ruddell ,

VV . Hobbs , A . H . Mann , A . G . Collins , P . P . G . D . C . West Lanes . ; J . A . Bodger , G . H . Wetherell , J . Hattersley , P . P . G . D . ; VV . Boyton Johnson , P . M . ; and E . H . Coltman . Visitors : Bros . Lord Euston , Prov . G . M . Norths and Hunts ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas . ;

Col . A . B . Cook , P . G . D . ; F . Mead , P . G . S . B . ; H . S . B-aman ; N . D . Hart , 142 ; J . Mills , 1014 ; A . Ricketts , 1609 ; E . W . Hobbs , 230 S ; J . G . Stone , Geo . Price , A . Cooper , P . G . D . ; C . Dodson , P . G . S . ; E . Delevanti , Org . 2021 ; E . CSisson , 435 ( U . S . A . ); E . Owen , W . M . 1 593 ; W . Porter , P . M . 1269 ; W . G . Whittington , 93 G ; G . V . Wood , P . M . 1 G 0 S ; W . Nicholson , 230 S ; and W .

W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , and a dispensation authorising the members to meet at the British Schools was read . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . G . H . Wetherell and E . H . Coltman were passed to the Second Degree by Bro . J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . Bro . Harry N . Pricp , VV . M ., then resumed the chair , and installed Bro . J . C . F .

lower as W . M . in a highly creditable manner . The following officers were invested : Bros . J . Stephens , P . M ., S . W . ; R . Ferguson , J . W . j J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; H . G . Clarke , S . D . ; W . Andrews , J . D . ; F . J . Harding , LG . ; H . S . Woodd . D . C ; G . Darlington and J . G . Stone , Stwds . ; and Whiting . Tyler . The W . M . gave the brethren a taste of his quality by impressively initiating

Mr . J . A . G . Bodger . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . H . N . Price , I . P . M ., who suitably acknowledged the gift . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was subsequently enjoyed at 'he Town Hall , Amersham . After dessert the u « ual toasts were heartily honoured .

Bro . the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Norths and Hunts , replying for " The Grand Officers , " returned thanks for the kind hospitality extended to them . It was a personal pleasure to himself to be present , because when the W . M . joined his mother lodge , he ( Lord Euston ) was one of the Deacons at the installation ceremony . He hoped the W . M . would have a prosperous year , and he could assure him of the

presence of the Grand Officers to assist him if necessary . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., also replied . Hesaid it was a pleasure to come down to that nice Buckinghamshire town to meet so many genial faces . He was pleased to see them establishing such a good lodge , and knowing the energy and capacity of the members he was certain they would maintain the prestige ot the Order and that particular

lodge . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., remarked that he was pleased to renew his acquaintance with the members of that lodge , having been present at the consecration . They had spent a most enjoyable evening . The work in the lodge had gone on in a manner that would please the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The I . P . M . performed his duty in a

manner almost surpassing himself , and the W . M . also transacted his duties in a style that augured well for the future prosperity of that lodge . He should carry away very pleasing recollections of his visit to them that day . The Worshipful Master then said that although the Prov . Grand Master was unable to be present , they had the Deputy Prof . Grand Master , Bro . Rev . Studholme

Brownrigg with them . They knew Bro . Brownrigg's able work , and the fact that their province had surpassed the Province of Berks in the number of lodges was a good deal owing to his efforts . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Dep . Prov . G . M ., in reply , said he could assure them that the Provincial Grand Master was extremely sorry not to be present , but his duties were so numerous in the many positions he occupied , that

it was quite impossible to give to Masonry the time he would desire . He ( the Deputy Prov . G . M . ) came amongst old friends , and , therefore , they would receive him with kindness , and forgive his shortcomings . He had a special interest in that lodge , and was glad to see the work done in the manner he approved . Every officer knew his work , and the ceremonies were done without unnecessary waste of time .

He hoped they would set an example in Masonry to the lodges in Bucks and to the rest of England . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master had a few privileges , and had the right to demand the gavel . He could not make better use of that than to congratulate the W . M ., whom they had that evening placed in the chair . He had the honour of knowing Bro . Tower as an old friend , for he belonged

to a lodge of which he could call himself the grandfather . Whatever lodge the W . M . belonged to , he was a Mason who would be a credit to Bucks and to Masonry at large . Bro . J . C . F . Tower , W . M ., said he had now come to the worst part of the whole day ' s work . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master had proposed his health , and he was reminded of what somebody else had said— " not only

have you toasted me , but you have buttered me as well . " He thanked them for drinking his health , and would do all he could to do his work thoroughly . He had attempted some work that night , and hoped to improve , but whatever faults they found with him they would find he did not bore them with long speeches . " The Installing Master and I . P . M . " was next proposed

by the Worshipful Master , who said they had all seen the work of Bro . Price , 1 P . M . He thought the installation ceremony that day might be equalled , but he doubted if it could be surpassed . It was done in a most perfect manner , and he ( the W . M . ) felt it most strongly as he was the candidate .

Bro . Harry N . Price , LP . M ., said it afforded him a great amount of pleasure to respond to the toast so kindly , and , he was afraid , too flatteringl y proposed . It gave him more than ordinary pleasure to think that at the conclusion of his year he stood in the same position as he did at the start of the lodge in the regard of the members . During his year he had endeavoured to forward the interests of the Carrington Lodge , and was pleased to see it standing in a