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Bro . J . T . Loader , P . M ., whoon rising received an ovation , said : VV . M ., P . Ms ., officers and brethren , in acknowledging the toast it was impossible for him to adequately express the deep sense of gratitude he felt at such a manifestation of their kindness , and he did not feel worthy of such eulogistic and flattering remarks as had fallen from the W . M . Nevertheless , he thanked the W . M . and brethren for the invariable kindness and consideration shown him during the many years he had been connected with the lodge . He loved the Rose Lodge , and he was delighted at the unanimity and

fraternal feeling which existed among the brethren . He was also proud at being one ot the P . Ms . of the lodge , P . Ms , who had an excellent record , and it had been his privilege and pleasure ' to witness each succeeding Master instal his successor nearly since the consecration . Among the P . Ms , and brethren he had cemented many valuable and dear friends , who had proved themselves steadfast and true , and he assured the brethren that some of his most happy hours had been spent at Masonic gatherings , but none more so than in the Rose Lodge when performing his duties as Secretary .

The W . M . on a previous occasion referred to Freemasonry as a religion . ; he ventured to think it was a grand and beautiful religion . It enforced no creed , it taught us to put our whole trust in God , the eternal welfare of man was considered in every part of its ineffable mysteries . There were no bounds to its Charity save those of prudence . As brethren we were taught to be linked together in one indissoluble bond of fraternal affection and brotherly love , and , finally , it instructed us how to die . Those were some of the grand principles and tenets of the noble Institution . He further stated he wished

to most heartily thank them for the handsome testimonial so generously given in appreciation of his services , but words failed him to convey fully what his heart truly dictated . He prayed the brethren to accept his earnest and sincerest thanks foi the loving kindness ever shown him . Such a testimony would stimulate him to further exertions in the cause of Freemasonry and the Rose Lodge in particular ; and , he added , that he was sure it would be received with pride and joy by those nearest and dearest to

him . That day would be held in remembrance as long as he lived , and he devoutedly hoped that T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for years to come to remain among them , and that when it pleased Him to call him hence , he trusted he should be received into the Grand Lodge above , and that it might be said of him that he lived respected and died regretted . He again thanked the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast , and for their loving kindness towards him .

In presenting the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M . said the response to his invitation to the W . M . of each of the lodges meeting in their temple , had been most warm and unanimous , and it gave him great pleasure to welcome them to the Rose Lodge . He rejoiced in the prosperity of their lodges , they worked in the same building , and now met face to face . They had also many other distinguished brethren present , who had come specially to do honour to their worthy Secretary , and he asked the brethren to drink to the toast with enthusiasm .

Bros . Broughton , VV . M . 1269 ; Whitehead , VV . M . 1329 ; and Rogers , VV . M 1339 , most forcibly and cordially responded . The toast of "The P . Ms . " was most ably presented by the VV . M ., and duly replied to by Bros . I . Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., and W . Jeffery , P . M / The toast of "The Officers" was given in complimentary terms by the W . M ., and ably responded to by the Wardens . The Tyler ' s toast closed a highly intellectual and happy meeting .

An excellent programme of music was arranged , the following artistes conducing to the perfect harmony : Bros . J . Horncastle , VV . H . Webb , S . J . Derham , P . M . ( flautist ) , H . A . Potter , R . C . Wren , S . Isaac , and F . Rains ( humorists ) , and W . J . Frampton ( reciter ) . The accompanists were Bros . C . H . Mayo and F . E . Choveaux , Organist of the lodge .

Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge took place at the Criterion , Regent-circus , on the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . A . B . Fox , W . M . ; Maior C . J . Knightley , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pratt , P . M ., J . D . ; Geo . Thompson , I . P . M ., I ) C . j H . S . Scott , Org . j A . George , VV . M . elect ; A . Ramsden , H . Ward , C . P . Coles , E . P . Waymouth , J . H . Adcock , T . Nicholson , VV . Sparks , A . J . Tapling , R . 1 T . Ward , T . J . Ash , A . J . Pratt , H . Fuller , VV . T . Lawrence , W . Javefis , T . A . J . Gorniotj . Staples , and R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Irvine , P . M .

, SG » j J . Seaman , I . G . 2427 ; R . Mills , W . M . 2029 ; F . O . Tubby , S . W . 907 ; M . Powell , W . M . 220 G ; W . H . Hawtrey , I . G . 957 ; A . Mills , S . D . 704 ; \ V . Adcock . P . M . 2202 ; P . Cariello , 1559 ; E . Robinson , 1559 ; F . Herbert , 2206 ; E . Rouard , , 559 ; " W . V ' eo , 2743 ; H . Miller , J . W . 2501 ; T . G . Pemberton , 2206 ; VV . Dawson , P . M . 1622 ; T . Hobley , P . M . 1320 ; G . C . Tegetmeier , 1929 ; C . li . Penn , 19 S 7 ; C . E . Squire , 2730 ; J . D . Morgan , 1509 ; R . T . Rosenberg , SC 2 ; VV . J . Clark , I . D . I « I : G . White , 075 i and R . T . West .

The lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the previous meeting were read Bro . G . Thompson , I . P . M ., passed Bro . J . Staples to the Second Degree . Uro . James Irvine , P . M . SC 12 , then occupied the chair , and Bro . A . George , the VV . M . elect , was presented , and installed in an exemplary manner , the usual addresses , which Bro . Irvine gave after the officers were invested , being impressive . Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . G . T ., was to have performed the ceremony of installation , but nearly at thelasttmmenthe had to decline that honour , as his health did not permit , and Bro . James Irvine ,

P . M ., at a little over an hour ' s notice , undertook that duty . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed and invested his officers , and he addressed them in appropriate terms as to their respective duties , they were as follows : Bros . A . B . Fox , I . P . M . ; E . P . Wavmouth , S . W . ; J . H . Adcock , J . W .: W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Maior C . L Knightley , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Sparks . S . D . ; H . F . VV . Poole , J . D . ; C .

P Coles , I . G . j Geo . Thompson , P . M ., D . C ; H . S . Scott , Org . ; T . Nicholson , Stwd . ; and R . VVhitinC , P . M . Tyler . All the new officers were in attendance with the cxcepYion of Bros . W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas ., and H . E . VV . Poole . The Secretary read a letter from the Grand Secretary as to the spurious lodge named Hiram , and three gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Other business followed , and the lodge was closed . ... ...

After a sumptuous banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the The W . M . proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said that those who had attended Grand Lodge knew the good work done by the Grand Officers . They hadlBro . Stiles , P . G . T ., whose great services to the Craft were honoured and appreciated - he was one ot the best . He regretted that his health did not permit him to be present as they missed his most jovial face . ,,,,, „ r . ,, ... The remarked that

Bro . A . B . Fox , I . P . M ., in proposing " VV . M ., Bro . George , " he hardly knew what to say about him as they were all well aware that he was a grand worker of the ritual and a good fellow , and he hoped he would have a more successful year of office than be ( Bro . Fox ) had had . , . . Bro . A . George , VV . M ., on rising to respond , had a most enthusiastic reception . He thanked them for their hearty greeting , and observed that that was the proudest moment of his life , and if he was spared he hoped at the end of his year of office they would be able to sav that he had carried out his duties as well as they had expected , and

he would be satisfied , and rest contented on the old fossils shelf . The W . M . gave " The fnstalling Master , Bro . J . Irvine , and Past Masters . " He stated they knew that Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . G . T ., who was to have performed the ceremony of installation was ill , and they were very much indebted to Bro . Irvine for filling up the breach by acting at very short notice . The Past Masters present were Bros . Major Knightley , J . Pratt , and Geo . Ihompson , who had rendered good service to the lodge , and their efforts were much appreciated . The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . J . Irvine , P . M ., on rising to respond , was received with much warmth . He said he did not know why he had been called upon first to respond , as he was only a

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visitor . The first song they had that evening was " Trafalgar , " and they would remember that Nelson said every Scotchman would do his duty . At five o'clock that day he received a telegram from their indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Major Knightley , asking him to act for Bro . W . M . Stiles as Installing Master , and he readily consented , as he was glad to be able to do anything for his old friend Bro . Stiles , and as a Scotchman he was proud to do his duty , and he hoped he had done his best that day , and if his small service was appreciated he was happy . He had been there many times , he would not like to say how many , but it was not his fault that he was not a joining member .

Bro . A . B . Fox , I . P . M ., also responded . Bro . Major Knightley , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , and said that at halfpast two that afternoon he received a wire from Bro . Stiles , P . G . T ., that he could not attend , through illness , and he telegraphed to Bro . J . Irvine , P . M ., and W . Dawson , P . M . —as he thought it best to have two strings to his bow—to act as Installing Master , and both had turned up , and they were very glad to see them . They all , he was certain , regretted the cause of Bro . Stiles' enforced absence , but they appreciated the grand working , at so short a notice , of Bro . Irvine , P . M ., as Installing Master , and he came as one of their very best friends .

_ Bro . J . Pratt , P . M ., said he hoped the good old Royal Savoy Lodge would go on , as it had years ago , in an amicable manner . He felt that all the present members wished to make it a big success . While he had life he would never desert the lodge , and he trusted new blood would come along . The new officers invested were excellent , and might it be a good omen for the lodge . Bro . Geo . Thompson , P . M ., also responded , and said that although a P . M . he would not acknowledge that he was an old fossil becauss he had been appointed D . C . Anyway , he would do his best to promote the interest of that { his mother lodge .

In giving "The Visitors , " the VV . M . stated that the lodge was always glad to receive and entertain their guests . They were honoured that evening with the presence of a great many visitors , and on behalf of the members he extended to them a hearty welcome , and he associated with the toast the names of Bros . J . Seaman : M , Powell VV . M . 2206 ; Win . Adcock , P . M . ; Geo . White , VV . Dawson , P . M . ; and T Hobley , P . M . Bro . J . Seaman responded , and said that he was greatly honoured by his

name being coupled with the visitors , because he was only a young member and that was his maiden speech as a visitor . He came there not quite as a stranger because he had met the W . M . and the two Wardens in a lodge of instruction . He congratulated the lodge in having a thoroughly earnest VV . M ., who was a Mason in every detail , and he would not be surprised if his year of office was a record one in the annals of their good lodge , as he felt he would do his duty , and the lodge would go well to the front under his reign .

Bro . M . Powell , W . M . 220 C , also responded , observing tint the W . M . was a vjry oid friend of his and it was a very great pleisureto be his guest and to s ; e him installed in the chair which he would ably fill . The toast was also acknowledged in some excellent speeches from Bros . Wm Adcock , P . M ., P . Cariello , E . Rouard , G ; o . Wh ite , W . Dawson , P . M ., T . Hobley , P . M ., and G . C . Tegetmeier , all testifying to the grand . working of the Installing Master , Bro . Irvine , P . M ., congratulating the W . M ., Bro . George , and his officers , wishing the lodge every success , and thanking the members for the very kind manner the visitors had been received and entertained .

In proposing "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . stated that they all regretted the cause of the absence of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . G . T . Then as to their indefatigable Secretary , they all knew the Major , and in reappointing him to his office he was certain he could not have done better , and it had the unanimous approval of all the members , and they were all proud of him as he was ever willing to do everything to promote the interests of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren .

Bro . Major Knightley , P . M ., Sec , on rising to respond was received with much enthusiasm . He said that he was sorry Bro . Stiles was not there to acknowledge the the kind words of the W . M . As to himself , as Secretary , he would do , as he hoped he had done in the past , his very best for the lodge , and he earnestly trusted that the earning year , under the VV . M ., Bro . George , would bj one of the most successful in the

history of the good old Royal Savoy Lodge . Ihe next toast was * ' fhe Officers , " the W . M . remarking thit a Master however able he might be , could not be a success without good olficirs . His S . VV ., Bro . Waymouth , was a good Mason and wonld do everything to assist him and promote the interests of the lodge , and when he was installed VV . M . he would not be f jund wanting in anyway . He also referred to all the other officers in terms of eulogium .

Bros . Waymouth , S . W . ; Adcock , J . W . ; Coles , Poole , Nicholson , and Scott made suitable responses . The W . M . proposed "The Masonic Press , " coupled with the name of our representative , Bro . R . T . West , who responded . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a highly satisfactory and very happy m » etine for which the W . M . is to be congratulated . " "' ' 1 be musical entertainment , under the able direction of Bro . Sydney Scott , was of superior quality , in which the following took part : Bros . Emlyn Jones and Geo . Thatcher , Professor Lenton , and Miss Maude Altord .

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GRAND LODGE . A Quarterly Communication of the above Grand Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 1 st instant . This being the meeting for the election of members to vacancies in the Grand Committee , there was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the country . The chair was occupied by the Grand Master , Bro . the Hon . J . Hozier , M . P . Bro . the

Hon . C . M . Ramsay was in his place as S . G . W ., and Bro . Major F . W Allan acted as J . G . W . Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of 17 members of Grand Com . mittee . There were 21 candidates , and the following were elected with the votes mentioned : Bros , the Hon . C . Maule Ramsay , 334 ; Major F . W . Allan , Glasgow , 312 ; Dr . George Dickson , Kdinburgh , 296 ; A . A ,

Spiers of Elderslie , 296 ; J . MacNaught Campbell , Gla gow , 277 ; James Orr Sinclair , Stevenston , 252 ; John Carruthers , Glasgow , 250 j Allan Mackenzie , Edinburgh , 239 ; ex-Bailie M'Naught , Glasgow ; Bailie Dugald M'Innes , Greenock ; William Inglis , Leith , 201 ; Robert Gibson , Glasgow , 199 ; William Black , C . E ., Falkirk , 194 ; John G . Stewart , Glasgow , 1 S 9 ; R . H . Inches , Edinburgh , 187 ; ex-Provost Liddell , Dalkeith , 179 ; and C . Arthur Furstoun , Edinburgh , 173 . T J A motion was proposed by Bro . the Hon . C . MAULE RAMSAY , and seconded by Bro . } . O . SINCLAIR , Steventon , to amend Rule iS 6 of the

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