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waS the success of the lodge . It had made its way , was prosperous , and his utmost endeavour would be to make it 5 t ; H more so . He again thanked the brethren for their co rnpany , kind sympathy , and praises , and he promised to do his very best for the lodge . The toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . J . F . Tarrant" was next presented by the W . M . in eulogistic terms ,

, re „ . arking that no words could add to the grand recitation tl , ey had heard in the lodge , for the beautiful ceremonies had been most ably rendered . The brethren vvith himself were proud to have such grand talent in the lodge . I _ . ro . Tarrant , in reply , thanked the brethren for so cordial a greeting . He felt highly honoured in being allowed to Install so worthy a brother , whom he hoped would have a

ro 0 st successful year of office . From the exemplary manner the W . M . had conducted the business of the lodge already , it augured well for the coming year . As Installing Master , | , must acknowledge that all the credit vvas due to their ivorthy Bro . VVise , the able Preceptor , from whom he had derived all his Masonic knowledge , and he would most heartily recommend the younger brethren to place

themselves under his careful tuition . 'The Worshipful Master next presented the toast of "The Initiates " vvith words of pride in receiving such noble men thoroug hly worthy qf the -Sourthern Star Lodge . Bros . Gainger , Atkinson , Williams , and Mo-ath replied In most appreciative terms , acknowledging the honour done in receiving them into Masonry , such kindness shown them ,

ancl the deep impressions made . Each hoped to their very utmost to fully maintain such an honourable Institution . The toast of " The LP . M . " vvas given by the Worshipful Masterin terms of high appreciation ; they all knew his vvoi th and highly esteemed him . The brethren to show that appreciation had voted him the splendid jewel which the VV . M . presented him , remarking that he hoped the

G . A . O . T . U . would spare him to wear it for many years , and it would be handed down to his children and children ' s children vvith the gratification of the worthiness he was held in by the lodge . In reply , Bro . C . T . Wright most sincerely thanked the brethren for so cordial a greeting and that mark of their favour . He regretted not being able to perform the

installation ceremony owing to some domestic trouble and he was grateful to Bro . 'Tarrant for so ably performing the same- His desire vvas he might be spared for many years to be associated vvith such a lodge . He felt he stood almost in an unique position , for his father was a Past Master and had been Treasurer for the last iS years and still a member , he had seen him initiated and advanced to

the chair , become W . M . and novv also a P . M . He trusted they might still be spared many years to the Southern Star Lodge . For their great kindness he most heartily thanked the brethren . The W . M . next presented , what he considered , one of the toasts of the evening , that of "The Visitors . " Many influential brethren were present , belonging to some

excellent lodges . Specially he must mention Bro . Whitaker , oncof the ablest Preceptors in London . The lodge welcomed llicrn all most heartily . Bro . J . Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 , in reply , said he had had Ihe gratification and pleasure of witnessing the whole of the excellent working , and the visitors vvere one and all delighted vvith it . The second great pleasure vvas that all his life he had called the VV . M . his brotherand that they

, had worked shoulder to shoulder . He hoped his health would remain good as he vvas an ideal Freemason , even before he vvas initiated , and the brethren had done the right thing in voting him unanimousl y as their W . M . He had been placed upon the rock vvhich would remain solid as long as he had the kind sympathy and heaity support of all the brethren .

Bros . Whitaker and Hampden also most suitably responded . Thc toast of "The Past Masters" vvas given in becoming terms , and responded to by Bro . Block , vvho said that it vvas a great pleasure to them to do all they could for the lodge . He had been connected vvith the lodge for lG years , and now felt the lodge would hold its own vvith any lodge

on Ihe South of the Thames . The position , to a very great extent , redounded on Bro . VVise , P . M . 1 he VVorshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Ofiicers , " remarking upon their excellent capabilities , and that he vvas proud to have such an able staff . The whole of the ofiicers replied , promising to support

lhc VV . M . to their fullest extent , and maintain the prestige of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable meeting . A capital programme of music was arranged by Mr . T . I ' . Noakes , ably assisted by Madame Amy Belmore , Miss francos Wheal , and Messrs . Hardy , Ben . Hogg , and 1 arkinson . Mr . Noakes ably presided at the piano .

All Saints Lodge ( No . 1716 ) . —In spite of the Prevailing hot weather , a largely attended meeting of this Popular lodge took place on I hursday , the 15 th ult ., at the oilices of the Poplar District Board of Works . Bro . Raymond , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by Hros . Kirk , ¦ P . M . ; Snowdon , P . M . ; J . VV . Pittam , P . M . ; W . G . Wilshaw , P . M . ; | . K . Coleman , P . M . ; B . A . Moore ,

? . - »•; F . J . Waterson , J . VV . ; W . H . Farnfield , P . M ., Ireas . ; Leonard Potts , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Allen , S . D . ; | r-Waterson , J . D . ; J . C . Carpenter , I . G . ; W . Bland , ? . ' « " )•r- J . Grout , Org . ; Ernest Jones , Tyler ; Wilson ''orman , Josh Jacobs , T . H . Jackson , | . Nash , Octavius " -olcn-ian , Robert Lee , VV . Andrews , j . G . Mosev , VV . ' otnhnson , F . Banks , T . Johnson , VV . Gibbs , J . Smith ,

, 7 * yamant , G . W . Deer , J . S . 1 urner , T . Best Foulkes , i ' i . 1 cnze '> Joshua Rundell , Edward Tidman , and others , 'belong list of visitors included Bros . II . | . Day , P . M . ! Mh P . P . G . P . Essex ; S . Vaseltine , P . G . P . ; C . J . R . ' . ' i '"* . P . M . 1 504 , A . G . P . ; C . J . Ozanne , W . M . 17 G 5 ; . 'J- D'O yly Mears , P . M . and S . W . 2 < iy ; B . Johnson , : ' -r » and 1 S 115 ; W . E . Turriff , VV . M . 7 S 1 ; VV . J . ;'*;¦?' ¦ - -M . 20 . 1 : I . Anderson . P . M . 144 : F . Gooch .

ill ''¦> ' •- J- Anderson , and C . S . Nelson , of 7 S 1 ; Geo . jf / ron , iG 6 g . R . Wright Simpson , 11 S 5 ; S . Cooper , W ? L' ' -S . Smith and A . M . Crouch , of 700 J A . Arrow-»' . "" •••733 ; E . Horsey , 89 8 ; VV . S . Cuff , 1457 ; Cm . , ' » n , S 9 S ; J . VV . Gill , 1 S 04 ; J . Siissey , 1 H 05 ; VV . \ A ' * W . Boyce , 1 G 79 : T . Hallett , 1 S 16 ; T . F . iG , n ' j ° ' ' J * Mil's . ' 705 ; A . Aves , SyS ; Carl Brandt , p . and others . 'n-Hv k ° ' l > formally opened , Bros . Gilchrist , Jacobs , 1 ) L- nz ' wcte passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Clem . ' ' '•Kobeit B > w * Davies , jun ., and Ernest "" "is were initiated .

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Further Masonic business having been transacted , ' thc lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a wellserved repast , vvhich vvas provided by the able catering of Bro . BestFoulkes . After due respect to this important function , the loyal toasts were proposed and received with more than usual enthusiasm , due to the Worshipful Master ' s reference to the Royal wedding .

Bro . Tijou , responding for Ihe Grand Officers , " referred to his connection with the Coborn Lodge , and thought the generous way in which the East-end supported the Charities entitled them to another representative on the Board of Benevolence . The VVorshipful Master , responding to his toast , thought much of the success of that evening was due to Bro . Farnfield . They had that night added four new members

to their ranks , and his own future son-in-law vvas also about to join them . The large number of visitors present vvas to him a proof that their lodge vvas appreciated . Replying for " The Initiates , " Bro . Davis said he vvas sure the impression he had received that night from the solemnity of the ceremony was an indelible one . He vvas sure he should never regret the step he had taken . Bros . Clemens and Boyle added a few words .

The visitors being so numerous , at the request of the VV . M ., Bro . Ben . Johnson , P . M . of the Bromley St . Leonard and other lodges , briefly replied for all , and expressed his great satisfaction with all he had seen and participated in that evening . For "The Past Masters , " Bros . Snowdon , Kirk , J . K .

Coleman , and Farnfield spoke briefly . "The Ollicers" having been given , Bros . Dr . Moore , S . W . ; F . J . Waterson , J . W . ; Allen , S . D . ; Carpenter , I . G . ; and li . Waterson , J . D ., responded . Bros . Carl , Brandt , Wright Simpson , March , and Anderson contributed to the harmony until the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

CatOl" Lodge ( No . 2206 ) . —The regular meeting vvas held at the Public Hall , Beckenham , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., when there vvere present Bros . J . C Osterstock , VV . M . ; C . VV . Gribble , I . P . M . ; R . C Davis , P . M . ; S . R . VVilson , I . P . M . 1209 , acting S . VV . ; L . V . D . Anley , | . W . ; Dr . Barton , Ireas .: G . B . Carlton , Sec ; II . ( . Hewett , S . D . ; R . C . Kilyric . ] . D . ; E . Moffatt , I . G . ; 11 . S . G . Medcalf , D . C ; T . VV . Thornton

A . D . C . ; C . Curtis and J . W . Cumberland , Stwds . ; F . H . M . de Mcintosh , Org . ; j . Reinhardt , Tyler ; and a large number of members of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . VV . II . Brownsword . VV . M . 1 S 0 ; G . T . . Miles , 1220 ; Signor Marotta , P . M . Garibaldi Lodge ; H . Nicol , 11 S 5 ; | . Lhillcott , Giy ; Harcourt West , P . M . 1 G 5 S ; F . Norman , 1767 ; H . L . Chaplin , J . D . 1 S 42 ; N . R . Moffatt , 1 S 05 ; S . R . Wilson , I . P . M . 1209 ; and E . Roberts . 134 S .

'ihe lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the VV . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . L . V . D . Anley , J . W ., vvas duly elected ; Bvo . Dr . Barton was re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Reinhardt , Tyler . Bros . Chalmers , Joyson , and Kirk were then raised to the Third Degree . Messrs . Baird , Gibson , Craig , Barnard , and Ovendcr vvere then initiated by the W . M ., assisted by the

I . P . M . Bro . R . C . Davis , P . M ., moved , and Bro . Anley , | . W ., seconded , and it was unanimously carried , "' That a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to the VV . M . for his valuable services to the lodge during the past year . " The lodge was then closed . As it was decided at the last meeting that this should be a " Ladies' Night , " the brethren

then proceeded to receive their guests . The large hall , a part of it being fitted up as a drawing room for them , vvas most tastefully decorated by Bro . Curtis , Steward . Bro . Anley , J . W ., on behalf of the ollicers of the lodge presented to the wife of the W . M . a beautiful basket of choice ( lowers , and the gift vvas suitably acknowledged by the W . M .

The brethren and ladies then , to the number of nearly 100 , partook of the banquet . The VVorshipful Master rose and proposed the toast of " Her Majesty the Oueen , Their Royal Highnesses , the Prince and Princess of VVales , and thc rest of the Royal Family , " remarking that we associate the period of England ' s greatest prosperity with the reign of our beloved Oueen , that we all admire the character and virtues of the Princess of VVales , and

that our deepest gratitude is due to the M . VV . the Grand Master , for all his efforts for the good of Freemasonry and all other noble works of Charity , and he felt sure that a sincere prayer would ascend from all hearts that Heaven would be pleased to bestow many years of unalloyed happiness to the youthful pair about to bc united . Thc toast vvas most cordially received . An interesting musical programme , prepared by Bros .

Brownsword and Mcintosh , vvas then proceeded with , supported by Bros . Miles , Harcourt West , F . Swinford , J . Chillcott , Mr . T . Casidy , and Miss Jones . During the evening , the VV . M . rose to propose the toast of ' * The Ladies , " and said : It gives me unbounded pleasure to rise to propose the toast of the evening . I am thankful that it has fallen to my lot to propose this toast , it being the lirst time in the Cator Lodge , and 1 have

to thank the Past Masters , ofiicers , and brethren for the support they have given me to bring it to such a successful issue , and permit me to express the hope that this is thc first of a long series of similar meetings . Brethren , what can 1 say , when themattermindsof all ages have exhausted their genius upon this subject . Painters from the earliest periods have endeavoured on canvas to depict her beauty ; sculptors from time immemorial have laboured to mould her

form in marble ; poets have vied vvith each other to sing her praises ; and I predict that as long as man exists painters , sculptors , and poets vvill continue that glorious work of pourtraying woman in all her beauty , elegance , and grace . I know you vvill all agree with me when 1 say that the Supreme Creator accomplished three great — indeed , three greatest — works when he made woman , the heavens , and the earth , and perhaps the ladies will allow me to add a fourth—man .

Can you imagine the vast azure space above us unadorned by those stupendous worlds which give us light by night and day . Can you picture to your mind ' s eye the earth blank and void without the beautiful llowers , trees , and waters . Then only by these comparisons can you form an idea of what the state of man would bc without the beautifying , civilizing , and intellectual inlluence of woman . Brethren , I call upon you , by the reverence you have lor your mothers , by the devotion you pay to your wives , and by the love you have for your daughters and sisters , to

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rise and honour this toast in your most enthusiastic manner . The toast haying been most cordially received , Bro . Chalmers , a junior member of thc lodge , responded on behalf of the ladies in a speech combining kindly * thought and graceful expression . ' ¦ In proposing " ' The Health of the VV . M ., " Bro . R . C . Davis , the senior P . M . of the lodge , remarked that Bro .

Osterstock was a most exemplary man , an excellent Mason , and a linn friend . Very few knew the amount of time and energy the W . M . had bestowed on the lodge during the present year and since its formation . Upon him rested the hon ur nf lirst inviting the ladies to the Cator Lodge , and in justice to his untiring efforts he felt proud to say that after initiating 13 members , he closed a most successful year by a very brilliant evening . The jewel

which had that evening been voted was never more richly , deserved . He wished the VV . M . much happiness and prosperity , ancl a long life to support the future W . M . ' s of the Cator Lodge . 'The toast was drank most enthusiastically . The VVorshipful Master thanked sincerely Bro . Davis for proposing the toast , and the brethren for receiving * it so '

heartily , and assured them tbat as in the past the Cator Lodge had been very dear to his heart , so in the future it would continue to have his incessant thought and care . Regret vvas expressed on all sides that the few hours devoted to the ladies' evening had passed all too quickly , and that the greatest praise was due to thc Committee for the excellent arrangements they had made for the comfort of all .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

CARDIFF . Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 ) . —This lodge , whose annual ( festival was held in the Masonic Buildings on Monday , 2 Gth ult ., is one of the oldest surviving lodges of the kind in the world , having been founded 140 years ago , long before Cardiff had made for itself the name

of the " Welsh Metropolis . " Despite , however , the great changes that have taken place in Cardiff during that period , the ' * Old Glamorgan" has kept well abreast of the times , and combines in a remarkable degree the ripe experience of old age with the vigour and enthusiasm of youth . Never at any previous period has this lodge been so strong either numerically or financially as at the present time . A large

and distinguished gathering of brethren from the other lodges in Cardiff and from different parts of the province assembled to Witness thc installation of Bro . George * Clarry into the chair , amongst those present being Bros . Marmaduke Tennant , P . A . G . D . C . Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Capt . Geo . Homfray , Dep . Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire ; J . E . Griffiths . VV . M . 3 G 4 ; Thos . Rees , VV . M . < yci ; A . P .

bleeds , VV . M . 1323 ; ] . P . Lewis , VV . M . 1429 ; W . L . X ? ft ' Y ; iH \ ' ; J- ' . '•l ios ! » ' - - " JIJ 2 ; J- •*• Williams , VV . M . 2557 ; and others . ' The VV . M . elect ( Bro . Clarry ) having been presented by Bro . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M ., for the benefit of installation at thc hands of the retiring W . M ., Bro . D . R . Roberts , P . J . G . D ., who performed the cetemony with great tare

and ability , Bro . G . Clarry W . M ., appointed and invested his ollicers for the ensuing year , after vvhich the lodge wasclosed and thc brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where a very recherclie banquet was served up by Bro . Bland to about 70 brethren . At the conclusion of the repast , the usual loyal toasts having been proposed by Uio . Clarey , VV . M ., and responded '

to with great heartiness by the bretnren , The VV . M . proposed in eulogistic terms " The Health of-Bro . Marmaduke Tennant . D . P . G . M ., " to whose assiduity they were largely indebted for the splendid result achieved in connection with the Masonic Charities . Bro . M . Tennant , in responding , said he could not help looking at the Glamorgan as the mother lodge of the province , and hoped that Lodge No . 3 G would long maintain

its traditions and prestige . Bro . Tennant concluded b y proposing in very warm terms " The Health of the VV . M ., Bro . G . Clarry , " for whom he predicted a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Clarry , VV . M ., who met with an ovation , replied in ' feeling terms , and assured the brethren that his heart was in the work , and lhat he would endeavour to the best of his ability to render the beautiful ceremonies to thc greatest

possible advantage . He also expressed the opinion that nothing would tend to cement the feeling of harmony and goodwill between the various lodges in Cardiff more than Ihe acquisition of thc new Masonic Hall in Guildford-strect , an opinion which was cordially endorsed by the unanimous applause of those present . Songs and recitations vvere contributed by miny of those present , vvhich greatly added to the enjoyment of the gathering . CHISLEHURST .

Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 15 . ii ) . —The 101 st meeting of this lodge ( being the 18 th anniversary ! was held at the Hull Hotel , on Saturday , the j . i * lv ult ., when there were present Hros . John Marshall , W . VI . ; C . F . Ouicke , I . P . M . ; D . A . Dettmer , S . W ., and W ... I . elect ; fhomas Mnith , J . VV . ; William Hollis , P . M ., Treas . ; Edward J . Goodale , P . M ., Sec . , * VV . I . A . Cleaves . S . D . :

A . J . Pernam , J . D . ; W . Kipps , P . M ., D . C , P . P . G . O . ; Geo . Procior , I . G . ; E . Mallett . P . M ., acting as Tyler ; Richard Nevill , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; | . Muir Smith , P . M . ; George G . Bundy , P . M . ; Nathan Robinson , L . C . C ., R . G . Robinson , George Whomes , G . N . Tanner , W . R . Ashley , Walter Herring , G . H . 1 ) wsett , VV . J . Kipps , and George Leach . Visitors : Uros . Peter lackson , of General Gordon

Lodge , Australia ,- Alired Cocks , woo ; W . C . Norris , 174 ; 1 . VVoodbriilge Biggs , 1275 ; A . C . Webb , 2427 ; Jonn Weston , P . M . 1002 ; and George Russell , 1 S 0 . The lodge was opened by Uro . Ouicke , I . P . M ., in the absence of the W . M . U pon the arrival of the VV . M . the work of the lodge was proceeded with . The billot was reported to be in favour of Mr . George L . Leach , and he , being in attendance , vvas initiated . Bro . VV . R . Ashlev

was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The Report oi the Audit Committee vvas taken as read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the lodge minutes . Bro . William Mollis , P . M ., at the unanimous request of the brethren consented to carry on the duties of Charity Representative for the ensuing 12 months . At the request of the W . M . the important ceremony of installing Bro . Charles Atto Dettmer into the chair of K . S . was very ably carried out