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Lodge , but he should be only too glad to do what he could to promote the best interes ts of the Craft in Swansea . ( Loud applause ) . -- ¦ Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., said the lodge was not only indefatigable but efficient . ( Applause . ) He was pleased that they had been able to get together in Swansea that week so many worthy Masons , and as a visitor to the lodge he most cordially thanked the VV . M . for the kind and enthusiastic reception that had been extended to him .
Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , in thanking the brethren forthe enthusiastic manner in which they had received his name , also expressed his gratitude to the VV . M . and Bro . John Williams , P . M ., for having so kindly arranged to hold an emergency meeting for the benefit of the members of his Union . The same thing had been attempted in other towns where the N . U . T . had held their annual conferences , but upon a much smaller scale owing to the matter not having been taken in hand until close upon the date of
their visits . Never had they received sucH a grand and brilliant reception , and it was a red-letter day in the history of the Masonic brethren connected with the Union . On behalf of the N . U . T . brethren , he had very great pleasure in asking the W . M . to accept a cheque for £ 10 ios . towards his list as Festival Steward to the 109 th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at which Bro . Lord Llangattock , his P . G . M ., would preside . ( Prolonged cheers ) .
The W . Master feelingly , thanked Bro . Hamilton for the gift , and then submitted the toast of " The Lodges of the Province . " He said they had been honoured with the presence that evening of the W . Ms , of the Glamorgan , Bute , Tennant , Duke of York , and Llangattock Lodges , all of Cardiff ; also the W . M . of the Loyal Cambriam , Merthyr , but unfortunately , owing to their having had to leave early to catch their trains , he regretted being unable to couple their names with this toast , and he called upon their esteemed Bros . J . R . Leaver , P . M ., Treas . of 1323 , aad Owen Owen , of 1573 ,
to respond . Bro . J . R . Leaver , P . M . 1323 , returned thanks in a telling speech , and said how pleased he felt at being able to welcome so many distinguished visitors to Swansea . Bro . Owen Owen also suitably responded , and in the course of his speech , said that the remarks of Bro . Councillor Welsh as to Swansea weather , reminded him of a rhym ; reflecting the opinion prevailing outside Swansea with regard to Landore . It ran as follows : " A devil once riding through Landore
Was asked what he thought ol that fine old place of yore j Quoth Satan : * By the smell and the stink lam not very fai from home , I should think !'" ( Loud laughter . ) On the motion of Bro . S . Meech , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Worshipful Master . The Worshipful Master , in responding , expressed the hope that his successor in office would be Bro . J . T . Davies , their esteemed Assistant Director of Ceremonies .
The Tyler , Bro . G . Bullerwell , having given the Tyler ' s toast , and the company having drunk "The Health of Host Fitt , " the proceedings were brought to a close . During the evening a musical programme , with string band accompaniment , arranged by Bro . C . M . Bill , F . R . C . O ., was gone through . The Misses Fitt , the daughters of Host Bro . Fitt , gave selections on the mandolin , songs being rendered by Bros . Howarth , T . P . Sykes , J . Welsh , D . C Jones , and VV . Lloyd , and recitations by Bros . C . Castell and T . A . Organ . The arrangements were throughout perfect , and the excellent supper was admirably served , and gave the greatest satisfaction .
Wycombe Lodge , No . 1501 . The last ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge Rooms , Amersham Hill , High Wycombe , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bro . J . J . Simcox , VV . M ., a full complement of Past Masters and officers , and a . Iarge number of brethren and visitors .
Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Mr . T . Hull was then duly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . bro . Bliss , P . M ., then proposed and the I . P . M . seconded that a sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge to purchase a Past Master's jewel for the W . M . as a mark of esteem from the lodge , Bro . Bliss remarking that he was sure all the brethren concurred with him that the lodge never had a brother or W . M . who took a greater interest in the lodge and its working j
they had only to look round and see how the working of the lodge had been improved by the addition of needful furniture and ornaments , and not only so , but Bro . Simcox had also tried to instil into their minds the value of Freemasonry by his constant attendance and earnest works . The resolution was carried unanimously , and the W . M . having responded , Bro . C . Batting , the S . W ., was then unanimously elected to fill the chair for the ensuing year . The lodge was then closed . —
Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . The last meeting forthe season of this highly prosperous lodge was held on the 21 st ult . at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when there were present , among others , Bros . E . W . Davis , I . P . M ., as W . M ., in the absence abroad of Bro . A . Macchi j A . Brown , S . W . j J . W . Hinton , Mus . Doc , M . A ., P . M . 84 , P . P . G . O ., J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j H . Bright , S . D . j Thompson , J . D . j and G . Harrison , Tyler .
Ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . T . Briggs then presented his annual financial statement , which was of a highly successful character . A resolution was unanimously passed congratulating him upon the result of his year's labours . Communications , regretting inability to attend , were received from Bros . A . Macchi , W . M . j W . Fisher , P . P . G . Treas ., LP . M . j the Rev . S . T . IL Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap , j A . Toulmin , jun ., P . M . j and others . The name of a candidate for joining having been duly proposed and seconded , the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour .
Bro . J . T . Briggs responded at length Oil behalf of "The Prov . Grand Officers " and Bros . Brown and Dr . Hinton for " The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 . A meeting of this lodge was held on thc 19 th ult . at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court . Among those present were Bros . R . W . Rice , W . M . j R . VV . Simpson , S . W . j H . Bond , P . M ., as J . VV . j J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j W . R . Flack , S . D . j J . Gaunt , J . D . j C H . Sapsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Stwd . j J . Spooner , P . M . j W . T . Peat , LP . M . j and IL H . Room , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . S . Bro . L . Boelm , 2021 , was a visitor .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . It being election night , Bros . R . W . Simpson was unanimously elected W . M . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., Treas . j H . Bond , P . M ., Charity Representative , vice Bro . Chandler , P . M ., resigned j and G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Masterls jewel was voted with acclamation to the W . M . The notice of motion by Bro . Featherstone , P . M ., "That to commemorate the Queen ' s Diamond Jubilee a summer outing be arranged by the Permanent Committee , to which ladies may be invited . Tickets for members and male . guests , £ 1 is . j ladies ditto ,
ios . Gd ., " was duly seconded . A resolution was then passed nem con that the matter be referred to the Permanent Committee to decide as to its advisability . The request of Bro . Chandler , P . M ., to be placed on the non-dining list was granted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Gentle , J . W . j Crozier , J . D . j Figg , Org . ; Chandler , P . M . j T . Grant , P . M . ; Miles , and others . Two names having been proposed and seconded for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed . A banquet followed . The customary toasts received full justice .
Bro . H . H . Room , in responding for "The Grand Officers , " made a most telling and effective speech . Bro . David Jones , in his clever dramatic recitals , greatly enhanced the pleasu res of thc evening . ————
Agricola Lodge , No . 1991 . The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on Monday , th ; 2 G : h ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate , York , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors , presided over by the VV . M ., Bro . R . Spence . In addition to the ofiicers of the lodge , there were present Bros . Dr . F . Sidney Gramshaw , W . M . 23 O ; E . W . Purnell , P . M . 236 ; M . Bryson , P . M . 23 C J M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j J . Blenkin , P . M . IGIIJ F . Vaughan , P . M . 1 G 11 j J . L , Spctch , P . M . 1 G 11 ; A . Proctor , S . VV . 23 G
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F . W . Laughton , J . VV . 23 G ; VV . S . Child , P . P . G . O . N . and E . Yorks , 1 G 11 j VV . N . Stimpson , 23 GJ M . Bilton , 1611 ; J . H . Wray , 236 ,- H . L . Challenger , 1611 ; R . Jones , 1341 ; C Fisher , 10 GS ; ] . E . Matthews , G 97 ; W . Hochitt , 200 j W . Bean , 1611 j B . Kilvington , 1611 ; F . VV . Cull , 23 G ; J . F . Buckley , 1346 ; and amongst other members of the lodge Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , P . P . G . P . N . and E . Yorks ; H .
Tomes , R . B . Gray , A . Cowper , S . Shaw , G . H . Cutforth , T . Harding , N . R Barber , J . Challis , T . Bouttell , S . P . Hipperson , and others . The Secretary read letters of apology for absence from Bros . Lord Bolton , D . P . G . M . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec ; The Dean of York , P . M . 236 ; J . G . Butcher , 236 ; Sir F . Lockwood , T . B Whytehead , 23 G and 1 G 11 ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . M . 236 ; G . Lamb , P . M . 1611 j J Melrose , 236 ; J . Kay , 1611 ; and others .
I he lodge having been opened in due form , aad the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . G ; o . H . Stott , was proceeded with , the ceremony being ably conducted by Bro . R . Spenc * :, I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . I ) . Young , P . M ., P . G . P . N . and E . Yorks ; and Bro . J . W . DJW , P . M . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the emuing year as follows : Bros .
R . Spence , LP . M . ; G . Woolford , S . W . ; J . II . Hill , J . W .: J . Press , Chap . ; J . Booth , Treas . and Almoner ; E . A . Robinson , Sec . ; J . P . Gill , S . D . ; W . Wild , J . D . ; D . Young , P . AL , P . G . P ., D . C , and Charity Rep . ; R . Rook . Asst . D . C . ; T . F . Walton , Org . -, T . Leetham , l . G . ; R . Woodall , Tyler ; H . Masser , W . Seymour , and H . Pratt , Stwds . After some other business th . lodge was closed . Subsequently a banquet was held at the Coach and Horses , Low Ousegate , the VV . M . elect presiding over about 50 guests .
After a dinner which did credit to the host , Bro . F . Bucktin , a toast list was proceeded with . The W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . thc Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , and the Grand Lodge . " In doing so , he said her Majesty had been a good supporter of the Masonic Institutions , and especially of the Boys' School , since 1852 . As to the Prince of Wales , their M . W . G . M . did all he could for the Craft , and the present flourishing condition of the Charities was a proof of the way in which he took up that cause for good . ( Applause . )
The VVorshipful Master next proposed " The R . W . P . G . M . of North and East York ; shire , Bro . the Marquis of Zetland , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , " speaking in eulogistic terms of Lord Zetland and his provincial supporters , in proof of whose work and interest they might look at the good results in connection with the Educational Fund . Bro . M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., responding to the toast , said , whilst claiming very small honours for the junior members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , he assured them of their sincerity in their work , and their confidence in the influential help given by the Marquis of Zetland and Lord Bolton . ( Applause . )
Bro . R . Spence , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . of the Agricola Lodge , " and said that he had the greatest pleasure in placing the W . M . in the chair of K . S ., and he felt they had a man whose work would redound to the credit of the lodge , having worked heart and soul for it for a number of years past . ( Applause . ) The toast was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and the York Minster chief bass , Bro . VV . H . Dawson , sang appropriately "Stand fast , " with excellent expression and finish .
The VV . M ., who had a very hearty reception on rising to respond , said that he owed his " first steps " to the Installing Master , and since that brother's initial kindly advice , he had endeavoured to do his best for the Agricola Lodge and Freemasonry in general . What he had done , he had done with his whole heart . ( Applause . ) He felt that their confidence would not be misplaced . ( Applause . ) The W . M . proposed "The Installing Master . and Past Masters of the Lodge " in suitable terms , and the toast was honoured with "three fives . "
The Installing Master , in responding , said that they had one second to none in thc brother they had placed in the chair . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., also responded . Bro . J . H . Hill proposed " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Dr . M . Bryson , P . M . 23 G j Halliwell , P . M . 1 G 11 j Vaughan , P . M . 1 G 11 ; and Procter , 23 G . " The Officers of the Lodge " was proposed by the W . M . and responded to by thc S . W ., thc Secretary , and the S . D . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list .
In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , B . Kilvington , W . Bean , W . H . Dawson , Halliwell , Stott , Woolford , Dow , Welburn , and others , whilst the office of director of music and pianoforte accompanist was in the able hands of Bro . T . F . Walton . The meeting was of the most successful character .
Ascot Lodge , No . 2460 . The _ installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Ascot Hotel , Ascot , on thc ist instant , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . After a successful year of office , Bro . C . O . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , installed Bro . H . Luff , a popular and energetic member of the lodge , as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren present included Bros . CO . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . M . j H . Luff , S . VV ., W . M . elect : LB . Evans , I . W . ; A . G . Lacy , Treas .: W . H . Gardener ,
P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . ; W . Truman , S . D . ; W . B . Fendick , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; F . Kedge , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . j F . Buxton , P . M . ; F . Douglas Norman , J . D . j W . W . Floyer , I . G . j K . Jukes , S . VV . Clarke , T . VV . Walford , P . P . G . Organist j J . j Robertson , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . T . Morland , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . Jm chargej J . W . Martin , P . M . 2414 , Prov . G . Sec . j H . E . Daniell , I . G . 370 ; E . Margrett , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . J . Dalton , 945 ; T . Whitford , W . M . 1321 ; A . Cocks , I . G . I 74 J I- Hopps , S . D . 1900 ; W . J . Hill , 25361 W . H . Mills , P . P . G . Chap .: I .
H . Price , P . P . G . Treas . Surrey ; C . F . Dyson , P . P . G . Org . j N . Sherwood , P . M . 2 3 1 j G . Gray , W . M . 1900 ; E . R . Painter , 7 G 6 ; W . Chilcott , 1 G 24 J A . W . P . Snow , J . D . 2191 J and G . Gardener , 2120 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed . Bro . H , Luff was then presented and duly installed as W . M . by Bro . Burgess , who rendered the ceremony with his well-known ability . The following officers were invested : Bros . | . B . Evans , S . W . j W . Truman , J . W . ; A . G . Lacy , Treas .,- W . H . Gardener , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Douglas Norman , S . D . ; W . VV . Floyer , J . D . j E . Jukes , I . G . j S . W . Clarke , D . C . j
T . VV . Walford , Org . j J . J . Robertson , Stwd . ; and G . Mason , Tyler . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg ., was re-elected as representative of the lodge on the Prov . Charity Committee . The W . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Burgess , I . P . M ., as a small token of esteem and regard , and said it would be impossible to repay the I . P . M . for the splendid work he had done in the lodge and for Masonry generally . Bro . Burgess , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks , and said that although his words were few his gratitude was great . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
The Dep . Prov . G . M . was unfortunatel y compelled to leave before the usual toist list was proceeded with , and the W . Master in the name of the brethren , thanked him for his kindness in attending . Thelodge was consecrated four years ago and the Dap . Prov . G . M . had visited them three times . The members appreciated the honour and would heartily drink his health . Bro . J . T . Morland , Dep . Prov . G . M ., in reply , said that far fromldeserving thanks
he thought he was deserving great blame , for being obliged to leave them b-jfore the banquet was over . He thanked them for the complim ; nt paid him . It had given him great pleasure to visit them , having taken part in the consecration , and witnessed the admirable manner in which the I . P . M . performed the installation ceremony . He wished the W . M . a year of prosperity . After dessert , the usual toasts were heartily honoured .
Bro . J . W . Martin , Prov . G . Sec , replied for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " and thanked the W . M . for the kind proposition of the toast . It wis a great pleasure to him to visit the lodge and see that all the W . M . 's predecessors in the chair were present . He well remembered the consecration of the Ascot Lodge four years ago , the first VV . M . being Bro . Fendick , who was succeeded by Bros . Kedge , Buxton , and Burgess . The W . M . would ably follow the excellent example of those good men and true , for whilst the lodge was supported by good Masters it must succeed . The numbers in the lodge had been maintained without sacrificing quality for quantity . This yelt their interest in
Masonry would centre in London rather than the province . In 1 . SS 7 , those who had the privilege of attending the Albert Hall under tne presidency of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., would remember the eloquent speech of the Pro G . M ., the Earl of Cirnarvon , in proposing a vote of congratulation to her Majesty . That meeting wou'd be repeated on the 14 th June and he hoped that many " in that room would be present . Hi was sure the brethren of England would then re-echo the sentiments which were expressed | in such eloquent terms at the previous meeting by the Earl of Carnarvon . Speaking of thc province he might siy that it was proposed to
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Lodge , but he should be only too glad to do what he could to promote the best interes ts of the Craft in Swansea . ( Loud applause ) . -- ¦ Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., said the lodge was not only indefatigable but efficient . ( Applause . ) He was pleased that they had been able to get together in Swansea that week so many worthy Masons , and as a visitor to the lodge he most cordially thanked the VV . M . for the kind and enthusiastic reception that had been extended to him .
Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , in thanking the brethren forthe enthusiastic manner in which they had received his name , also expressed his gratitude to the VV . M . and Bro . John Williams , P . M ., for having so kindly arranged to hold an emergency meeting for the benefit of the members of his Union . The same thing had been attempted in other towns where the N . U . T . had held their annual conferences , but upon a much smaller scale owing to the matter not having been taken in hand until close upon the date of
their visits . Never had they received sucH a grand and brilliant reception , and it was a red-letter day in the history of the Masonic brethren connected with the Union . On behalf of the N . U . T . brethren , he had very great pleasure in asking the W . M . to accept a cheque for £ 10 ios . towards his list as Festival Steward to the 109 th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at which Bro . Lord Llangattock , his P . G . M ., would preside . ( Prolonged cheers ) .
The W . Master feelingly , thanked Bro . Hamilton for the gift , and then submitted the toast of " The Lodges of the Province . " He said they had been honoured with the presence that evening of the W . Ms , of the Glamorgan , Bute , Tennant , Duke of York , and Llangattock Lodges , all of Cardiff ; also the W . M . of the Loyal Cambriam , Merthyr , but unfortunately , owing to their having had to leave early to catch their trains , he regretted being unable to couple their names with this toast , and he called upon their esteemed Bros . J . R . Leaver , P . M ., Treas . of 1323 , aad Owen Owen , of 1573 ,
to respond . Bro . J . R . Leaver , P . M . 1323 , returned thanks in a telling speech , and said how pleased he felt at being able to welcome so many distinguished visitors to Swansea . Bro . Owen Owen also suitably responded , and in the course of his speech , said that the remarks of Bro . Councillor Welsh as to Swansea weather , reminded him of a rhym ; reflecting the opinion prevailing outside Swansea with regard to Landore . It ran as follows : " A devil once riding through Landore
Was asked what he thought ol that fine old place of yore j Quoth Satan : * By the smell and the stink lam not very fai from home , I should think !'" ( Loud laughter . ) On the motion of Bro . S . Meech , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Worshipful Master . The Worshipful Master , in responding , expressed the hope that his successor in office would be Bro . J . T . Davies , their esteemed Assistant Director of Ceremonies .
The Tyler , Bro . G . Bullerwell , having given the Tyler ' s toast , and the company having drunk "The Health of Host Fitt , " the proceedings were brought to a close . During the evening a musical programme , with string band accompaniment , arranged by Bro . C . M . Bill , F . R . C . O ., was gone through . The Misses Fitt , the daughters of Host Bro . Fitt , gave selections on the mandolin , songs being rendered by Bros . Howarth , T . P . Sykes , J . Welsh , D . C Jones , and VV . Lloyd , and recitations by Bros . C . Castell and T . A . Organ . The arrangements were throughout perfect , and the excellent supper was admirably served , and gave the greatest satisfaction .
Wycombe Lodge , No . 1501 . The last ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge Rooms , Amersham Hill , High Wycombe , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bro . J . J . Simcox , VV . M ., a full complement of Past Masters and officers , and a . Iarge number of brethren and visitors .
Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Mr . T . Hull was then duly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . bro . Bliss , P . M ., then proposed and the I . P . M . seconded that a sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge to purchase a Past Master's jewel for the W . M . as a mark of esteem from the lodge , Bro . Bliss remarking that he was sure all the brethren concurred with him that the lodge never had a brother or W . M . who took a greater interest in the lodge and its working j
they had only to look round and see how the working of the lodge had been improved by the addition of needful furniture and ornaments , and not only so , but Bro . Simcox had also tried to instil into their minds the value of Freemasonry by his constant attendance and earnest works . The resolution was carried unanimously , and the W . M . having responded , Bro . C . Batting , the S . W ., was then unanimously elected to fill the chair for the ensuing year . The lodge was then closed . —
Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . The last meeting forthe season of this highly prosperous lodge was held on the 21 st ult . at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when there were present , among others , Bros . E . W . Davis , I . P . M ., as W . M ., in the absence abroad of Bro . A . Macchi j A . Brown , S . W . j J . W . Hinton , Mus . Doc , M . A ., P . M . 84 , P . P . G . O ., J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j H . Bright , S . D . j Thompson , J . D . j and G . Harrison , Tyler .
Ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . T . Briggs then presented his annual financial statement , which was of a highly successful character . A resolution was unanimously passed congratulating him upon the result of his year's labours . Communications , regretting inability to attend , were received from Bros . A . Macchi , W . M . j W . Fisher , P . P . G . Treas ., LP . M . j the Rev . S . T . IL Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap , j A . Toulmin , jun ., P . M . j and others . The name of a candidate for joining having been duly proposed and seconded , the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour .
Bro . J . T . Briggs responded at length Oil behalf of "The Prov . Grand Officers " and Bros . Brown and Dr . Hinton for " The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 . A meeting of this lodge was held on thc 19 th ult . at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court . Among those present were Bros . R . W . Rice , W . M . j R . VV . Simpson , S . W . j H . Bond , P . M ., as J . VV . j J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j W . R . Flack , S . D . j J . Gaunt , J . D . j C H . Sapsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Stwd . j J . Spooner , P . M . j W . T . Peat , LP . M . j and IL H . Room , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . S . Bro . L . Boelm , 2021 , was a visitor .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . It being election night , Bros . R . W . Simpson was unanimously elected W . M . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., Treas . j H . Bond , P . M ., Charity Representative , vice Bro . Chandler , P . M ., resigned j and G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Masterls jewel was voted with acclamation to the W . M . The notice of motion by Bro . Featherstone , P . M ., "That to commemorate the Queen ' s Diamond Jubilee a summer outing be arranged by the Permanent Committee , to which ladies may be invited . Tickets for members and male . guests , £ 1 is . j ladies ditto ,
ios . Gd ., " was duly seconded . A resolution was then passed nem con that the matter be referred to the Permanent Committee to decide as to its advisability . The request of Bro . Chandler , P . M ., to be placed on the non-dining list was granted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Gentle , J . W . j Crozier , J . D . j Figg , Org . ; Chandler , P . M . j T . Grant , P . M . ; Miles , and others . Two names having been proposed and seconded for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed . A banquet followed . The customary toasts received full justice .
Bro . H . H . Room , in responding for "The Grand Officers , " made a most telling and effective speech . Bro . David Jones , in his clever dramatic recitals , greatly enhanced the pleasu res of thc evening . ————
Agricola Lodge , No . 1991 . The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on Monday , th ; 2 G : h ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate , York , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors , presided over by the VV . M ., Bro . R . Spence . In addition to the ofiicers of the lodge , there were present Bros . Dr . F . Sidney Gramshaw , W . M . 23 O ; E . W . Purnell , P . M . 236 ; M . Bryson , P . M . 23 C J M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j J . Blenkin , P . M . IGIIJ F . Vaughan , P . M . 1 G 11 j J . L , Spctch , P . M . 1 G 11 ; A . Proctor , S . VV . 23 G
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F . W . Laughton , J . VV . 23 G ; VV . S . Child , P . P . G . O . N . and E . Yorks , 1 G 11 j VV . N . Stimpson , 23 GJ M . Bilton , 1611 ; J . H . Wray , 236 ,- H . L . Challenger , 1611 ; R . Jones , 1341 ; C Fisher , 10 GS ; ] . E . Matthews , G 97 ; W . Hochitt , 200 j W . Bean , 1611 j B . Kilvington , 1611 ; F . VV . Cull , 23 G ; J . F . Buckley , 1346 ; and amongst other members of the lodge Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , P . P . G . P . N . and E . Yorks ; H .
Tomes , R . B . Gray , A . Cowper , S . Shaw , G . H . Cutforth , T . Harding , N . R Barber , J . Challis , T . Bouttell , S . P . Hipperson , and others . The Secretary read letters of apology for absence from Bros . Lord Bolton , D . P . G . M . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec ; The Dean of York , P . M . 236 ; J . G . Butcher , 236 ; Sir F . Lockwood , T . B Whytehead , 23 G and 1 G 11 ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . M . 236 ; G . Lamb , P . M . 1611 j J Melrose , 236 ; J . Kay , 1611 ; and others .
I he lodge having been opened in due form , aad the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . G ; o . H . Stott , was proceeded with , the ceremony being ably conducted by Bro . R . Spenc * :, I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . I ) . Young , P . M ., P . G . P . N . and E . Yorks ; and Bro . J . W . DJW , P . M . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the emuing year as follows : Bros .
R . Spence , LP . M . ; G . Woolford , S . W . ; J . II . Hill , J . W .: J . Press , Chap . ; J . Booth , Treas . and Almoner ; E . A . Robinson , Sec . ; J . P . Gill , S . D . ; W . Wild , J . D . ; D . Young , P . AL , P . G . P ., D . C , and Charity Rep . ; R . Rook . Asst . D . C . ; T . F . Walton , Org . -, T . Leetham , l . G . ; R . Woodall , Tyler ; H . Masser , W . Seymour , and H . Pratt , Stwds . After some other business th . lodge was closed . Subsequently a banquet was held at the Coach and Horses , Low Ousegate , the VV . M . elect presiding over about 50 guests .
After a dinner which did credit to the host , Bro . F . Bucktin , a toast list was proceeded with . The W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . thc Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , and the Grand Lodge . " In doing so , he said her Majesty had been a good supporter of the Masonic Institutions , and especially of the Boys' School , since 1852 . As to the Prince of Wales , their M . W . G . M . did all he could for the Craft , and the present flourishing condition of the Charities was a proof of the way in which he took up that cause for good . ( Applause . )
The VVorshipful Master next proposed " The R . W . P . G . M . of North and East York ; shire , Bro . the Marquis of Zetland , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , " speaking in eulogistic terms of Lord Zetland and his provincial supporters , in proof of whose work and interest they might look at the good results in connection with the Educational Fund . Bro . M . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., responding to the toast , said , whilst claiming very small honours for the junior members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , he assured them of their sincerity in their work , and their confidence in the influential help given by the Marquis of Zetland and Lord Bolton . ( Applause . )
Bro . R . Spence , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . of the Agricola Lodge , " and said that he had the greatest pleasure in placing the W . M . in the chair of K . S ., and he felt they had a man whose work would redound to the credit of the lodge , having worked heart and soul for it for a number of years past . ( Applause . ) The toast was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and the York Minster chief bass , Bro . VV . H . Dawson , sang appropriately "Stand fast , " with excellent expression and finish .
The VV . M ., who had a very hearty reception on rising to respond , said that he owed his " first steps " to the Installing Master , and since that brother's initial kindly advice , he had endeavoured to do his best for the Agricola Lodge and Freemasonry in general . What he had done , he had done with his whole heart . ( Applause . ) He felt that their confidence would not be misplaced . ( Applause . ) The W . M . proposed "The Installing Master . and Past Masters of the Lodge " in suitable terms , and the toast was honoured with "three fives . "
The Installing Master , in responding , said that they had one second to none in thc brother they had placed in the chair . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., also responded . Bro . J . H . Hill proposed " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Dr . M . Bryson , P . M . 23 G j Halliwell , P . M . 1 G 11 j Vaughan , P . M . 1 G 11 ; and Procter , 23 G . " The Officers of the Lodge " was proposed by the W . M . and responded to by thc S . W ., thc Secretary , and the S . D . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list .
In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , B . Kilvington , W . Bean , W . H . Dawson , Halliwell , Stott , Woolford , Dow , Welburn , and others , whilst the office of director of music and pianoforte accompanist was in the able hands of Bro . T . F . Walton . The meeting was of the most successful character .
Ascot Lodge , No . 2460 . The _ installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Ascot Hotel , Ascot , on thc ist instant , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . After a successful year of office , Bro . C . O . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , installed Bro . H . Luff , a popular and energetic member of the lodge , as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren present included Bros . CO . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . M . j H . Luff , S . VV ., W . M . elect : LB . Evans , I . W . ; A . G . Lacy , Treas .: W . H . Gardener ,
P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . ; W . Truman , S . D . ; W . B . Fendick , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; F . Kedge , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . j F . Buxton , P . M . ; F . Douglas Norman , J . D . j W . W . Floyer , I . G . j K . Jukes , S . VV . Clarke , T . VV . Walford , P . P . G . Organist j J . j Robertson , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . T . Morland , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . Jm chargej J . W . Martin , P . M . 2414 , Prov . G . Sec . j H . E . Daniell , I . G . 370 ; E . Margrett , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . J . Dalton , 945 ; T . Whitford , W . M . 1321 ; A . Cocks , I . G . I 74 J I- Hopps , S . D . 1900 ; W . J . Hill , 25361 W . H . Mills , P . P . G . Chap .: I .
H . Price , P . P . G . Treas . Surrey ; C . F . Dyson , P . P . G . Org . j N . Sherwood , P . M . 2 3 1 j G . Gray , W . M . 1900 ; E . R . Painter , 7 G 6 ; W . Chilcott , 1 G 24 J A . W . P . Snow , J . D . 2191 J and G . Gardener , 2120 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed . Bro . H , Luff was then presented and duly installed as W . M . by Bro . Burgess , who rendered the ceremony with his well-known ability . The following officers were invested : Bros . | . B . Evans , S . W . j W . Truman , J . W . ; A . G . Lacy , Treas .,- W . H . Gardener , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Douglas Norman , S . D . ; W . VV . Floyer , J . D . j E . Jukes , I . G . j S . W . Clarke , D . C . j
T . VV . Walford , Org . j J . J . Robertson , Stwd . ; and G . Mason , Tyler . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg ., was re-elected as representative of the lodge on the Prov . Charity Committee . The W . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Burgess , I . P . M ., as a small token of esteem and regard , and said it would be impossible to repay the I . P . M . for the splendid work he had done in the lodge and for Masonry generally . Bro . Burgess , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks , and said that although his words were few his gratitude was great . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
The Dep . Prov . G . M . was unfortunatel y compelled to leave before the usual toist list was proceeded with , and the W . Master in the name of the brethren , thanked him for his kindness in attending . Thelodge was consecrated four years ago and the Dap . Prov . G . M . had visited them three times . The members appreciated the honour and would heartily drink his health . Bro . J . T . Morland , Dep . Prov . G . M ., in reply , said that far fromldeserving thanks
he thought he was deserving great blame , for being obliged to leave them b-jfore the banquet was over . He thanked them for the complim ; nt paid him . It had given him great pleasure to visit them , having taken part in the consecration , and witnessed the admirable manner in which the I . P . M . performed the installation ceremony . He wished the W . M . a year of prosperity . After dessert , the usual toasts were heartily honoured .
Bro . J . W . Martin , Prov . G . Sec , replied for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " and thanked the W . M . for the kind proposition of the toast . It wis a great pleasure to him to visit the lodge and see that all the W . M . 's predecessors in the chair were present . He well remembered the consecration of the Ascot Lodge four years ago , the first VV . M . being Bro . Fendick , who was succeeded by Bros . Kedge , Buxton , and Burgess . The W . M . would ably follow the excellent example of those good men and true , for whilst the lodge was supported by good Masters it must succeed . The numbers in the lodge had been maintained without sacrificing quality for quantity . This yelt their interest in
Masonry would centre in London rather than the province . In 1 . SS 7 , those who had the privilege of attending the Albert Hall under tne presidency of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., would remember the eloquent speech of the Pro G . M ., the Earl of Cirnarvon , in proposing a vote of congratulation to her Majesty . That meeting wou'd be repeated on the 14 th June and he hoped that many " in that room would be present . Hi was sure the brethren of England would then re-echo the sentiments which were expressed | in such eloquent terms at the previous meeting by the Earl of Carnarvon . Speaking of thc province he might siy that it was proposed to