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Canon Denton , and at the conclusion of his address , in which he especially alluded to the long and distinguished career of the Secretary , and to the esteem in which he was held , formally invested him with the jewel among the hearty plaudits of the brethren . The Secretary acknowledged the presentation in an appropriate speech , in the course of which he made a touching allusion to the passing of time and to his long membership of the lodge , in which he was initiated over 40 years ago . The jewel bears on the reverse the inscription— " Presented to W . Bro . Rev . Canon Denton , P . M ., W . M . 1 S 62 , 1864 , P . P . G . W . Leicestershire and Rutland . In grateful remembrance of his valuable services as Secretary for over a quarter of a century . 1900 . "

Lion and Lamb Lodge , No , 192 . The regular meeting was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Thursday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . Thos . Stokes , W . M . ; A . Fergusson , S . W . j A . J . Rippin , J . W . j J . G . Robeson , I . P . M . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; William Baker , P . M ., D . C , acting as S . D . ; Brough , acting as J . D . ; W . J . Fishleigh , I . G . ; E . Chatterton , P . M ., Org . ; F . Hughes , P . M . ; J . M . Mower , P . M . ; G . Abbott , P . M . ; Davies , T . E . Fergusson , Prevost , Collins , Auckland , Williams , Farr , R . W .

Jones , Bamford , A . A . Jones , Leach , Bassett , Thomson , Bayley , Grimsdale , Adam , Cowderoy , Crawshaw , Ward , Hipwell , S . Rippin , and Mills . Visitors : Bros . Lloyd , P . M . 795 ; Gardiner , I . P . M . 2707 ; Woods , W . M . 2707 ; Richards , 2732 ; Read , 65 ; Schanmloffel , 1314 ; Soiley , 1365 ; Moss , 2467 ; West , 2409 ; and Shephard , 2707 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and

confirmed , Bro . Auckland was duly raised to the Degree of M . M ., after which ballots were taken for Mr . F . J . Adams for initiation and Bro . F . W . Mills as a joining member , both of which proving ' unanimous , Mr . Adams was duly initiated . Bro . Cohu then moved— " That a Committee be appointed to consider and , if necessary , revise the byelaws . " After discussion , the Past Masters , W . M ., and Wardens were elected to form that Committee . _

Seven gentlemen were proposed for initiation and three brethren as joining members , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed .

Savile Lodge , No . 1231 . PRESENTATION OF A BANNER BY BRO . A . W . LAW , P . M . Aiuongst the many flourishing Masonic communities in what might well be called remote districts in West Yoikshire , perhaps there is not one where greater devotion to the Craft is displayed than is shown in the small town of Elland . The Savile Lodge has recently taken a position ol a prominent character in the province , distinguished alike in attention to detail in the ceremonies , large-hearted benevolence to the Charities

and the excellent spirit of fellowship and goodwill which is exhibited by its members . A Society of this kind in an out of the way district like Elland must , if properly worked , be an instrument of good to the community . _ Here all differences of opinion , whether religious , political , or social can be laid aside—the importance of this in small places , where everybody knows everybody else , _ cannot be over estimated—and man begins to find out not how he differs from his neighbour , but how many unsuspected virtues that said neighbour possesses . The Latin poet

writes—Adde quod , ingenuas didicisse fideliter artes Emollit mores , nee sinit esse feros . And if this be true of learning and the liberal arts , huw much more so is it of Freemasonry ? Like the leaven in the parable it works secretly , yet effectually , and is a more important factor in social life than is at all suspected . Such a society has existed in Elland since 1 S 6 S , and though it has had its share of the buffets of fortune yet has it won through . Its position is now assured and its capacity for good

of the strongest . With this sense of security and prosperity there seems also to have sprung up greater regard for what may be termed the proper fitness of things ; greater appreciation of lodge furniture and appointments ; greater desire that all things should be done decently and in order , and that nothing should be lacking which would contribute in any degree to the beauty of Masonic ritual . This feeling has inspired generous sentiments in many a Freemason's heart , and has stimulated him , out of his own superfluity ) to supply what might be

wanting . Some such inspiration arose in the mind of Bra . A . W . Law , P . M . He recognised the fact that the Savile Lodge possessed no banner , and immediately determined that such reproach should no longer exist . The Savile Lodge heads its circulars with the coat of arms of the noble Savile family which , since the reign of the third Edward , or earlier , has been connected with this part of the West Riding , and Bro . Law at once instructed Bros . Kenning and Son to prepare a banner emblazoned with the arms of the family which has given its name to the lodge . This generous order has

been most faithfully executed , and the result a most richly embroidered lodge ensign was unfurled for the first time on the 30 th October last . The occasion was made a festive one : a lodge of emergency was called , and Bro . W . C . Lupton , P . P . G W ., G . D . of Eng ., and Mayor of Bradford , was invited to perform the ceremony . Those present comprised : Bros . J . Brook , W . M . ; A . W . Law , I . P . M . ; J . S . Akroyd , S . W . ; 1 . Hepworth , J . W . ; F . J . W . Radcliffe , Sec . j J . H . Dyson , S . D . ; R . E . Heaton , Chap . ; J . W . Broadhead , Org . ; A . li . Mitchell , D . C . ; A . R . Copley , I . G . j J . H . Skinner , Tyler j J . W . H . Fox , J . Carter , J . H . Holroyde , S . Lumle , G . Marsden , H . H . Waller , and

C . H . Waller , Stewards j W . E . Smithies , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j S . Dyson , P . M . j G . Hoyle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j T . Buckland , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . j J . Rhodes , P . M . j H . Littlewood , P . M . ; S . A . Radcliffe , P . M . ; H . Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j T . G . Howell , P . M . ; A . Fielding , B . Brook , C . Hallas , H . Rickard , F . A . Wrinkworth , T . H . Tyson , J . Proude , R . U . Wailes , and S . W . Smith . The visitors included : Bros . W . C . Lupton , P . P . G . W ., G . D . ; G . H . Parke , P . P . G . W . ; H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec ; Joseph Matthewman , P . P . Asst . G . Sec ; Wm . Duff , P . P . G . Std . Br . W . Lane . ; R . Potter . P . M . 275 ; A . E . Spencer , P . M . 448 j R . E . Sykes , S . W . 448 j and E . Hanson , J . W . 44 S .

After the W . M ., Bro . John Brook , had opened the lodge , thc visitors were saluted . The W . M ., in a kind of retrospect , pointed out how , as in life , lodges had their vicissitudes of fortune j how there were times whin thoughts were tinged with sadness , times again when , as on that occasion , they all felt it was good to be there . They were met that night to receive from the hands of Bro . A . W . Law a token of his good will , and it must be as pleasing to their visitors as it was satisfactory to themselves to know that Savile Lodge could produce from amongst its brethren so enthusiastic , so generous , and so spirited a Mason as Bro . A . W . Law . He would now call upon Bro . W . E . Smithies ,

one ot the oldest P . Ms , of the lodge . Bro . Smithies , it appeared , had most carefully gone through the minute book , and from it compiled a brief historical sketch of the Savile Lodge from its formation in 1 S 6 S . This was most interesting , being full of local incident , and was listened to with great attention . Bro . Smithies touched upon the origin of _ the lodge , its struggles and difficulties , its gradual development and its rise to its present position of stability j pointed out by name brethren to whose efforts the lodge was greatly indebted , and concluded a vcry excellent paper with the expression of the hope that the brethren of Savile Lodge would live up to the teachings of Freemasonry , and ever bear in mind the principles inculcated in its ceremonies .

Bro . A . W . Law then rose . He explained that the gift of the banner was the outcome ofa promise made by him some two years ago . Thefruitijnof that promise had for some time been unaccomplished , but he trusted they had not lost by the delay . He was of opinion that the furniture and appointments of a lodge when good and suitable added greatly to the effect of their ceremonies j he liked to see a lodge with all the accessories , and he always had a desire to improve matters of that kind . He trusted that other W . Ms , would be actuated by similar motives , and would be stimulated to make

little offerings to the general good j he would not exclude even Past Masters from such privileges . _ His year of office in the Savile Lodge had been to him a most happy onethe impression it had leltwas notephemeral , it was lasting , and he thought hecould not more suitably give expression to the feelings engendered during that year than by making a present to the lodge of that which it had not hitherto possessed . By his own good fortune he had secured as his guest on this occishn one of the busiest men in

Yorkshire—a man who , as Mayor of his native town , had won the admiration of its citizens—he referred to Bro . W . C . Lupton . As a Mason they all knew him j as late Chairman of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee he had done a noble work , and he was deeply indebted to Bro . Lupton for his presence there . He would ask him , as a distinguished representative of Freemasonry , kindly to unfurl the banner . Bro . Lupton drew aside the covering ar . rJ displayed the banner . It is a most beautiful work of art , showing the coat-of-arms and crest ot the Saviles in their true heraldic colours .

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The motto is " Be fast . " After commenting upon its beauties , Bro . Lupton said he had been struck by the deep interest which Bro . Law had invariably shown in Freemasonry , and he thought the banner was a happy illustration of his admiration for the Craft . He himself bad the highest esteem for the Brotherhood , for by its means he had formed some of the most lasting friendships of his life . As to the banner , it should be their rallying

point , their insignia j let them take it as their standard of truth , of honour , and of justice , but , above all , of Charity . Cultivate pride in your lodge and loyalty amongst the brethren . I am proud , contined Bro . Lupton , to be with you to-night , to be privileged to unfurl and . display to you this magnificent gift of a kind and generous heart , and I hope that Savile Lodge will long " Be fast " and flourish , and that every blessing of God may rest upon you all .

On the motion of Bro . Dr . Hoyle , P . M ., seconded by Bro . S . Dyson , P . M ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . A . W . Law for his splendid gift , which Bro . Law suitably acknowledged . Thanks to Bro . Lupton for his services were also voted , and , in replying , Bro . Lupton said his love of Freemasonry was such that he always desired to act in any capacity of use . Their duty was clear as Freemasons and as men , to make this world a better world for mankind , and they should all endeavour to do it .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren were afterwards entertained at a banquet by Bro . A . W . Law . Dinner over the usual toasts followed . After "The Queen " had been drunk , The W . M . proposed " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , and the Officers of Grand Lodge . "

Bro . W . C . Lupton , > n reply , referring to his appointment as Grand Officer , said it was both an honour and a pleasure to him to receive such distinction—he had worked hard in his province , he would not mirimise his labours , and his chief satisfaction was that his province had received recognition . The honour was theirs—he wore it for them . Bro . Lupton , after thanking them for the reception they had given to himself and to the toast , enjoined them to be loyal to their own lodges , loyal to their province , and loyal to the Institution , the like of which did not exist .

The toast of " The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . W . L . Jackson j the Deputy , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " followed . This met with a most cordial reception . Bro . J . Matthewman , P . P . A . G . Sec , responded . " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . John Brook , " was proposed by the S . W .

Bro . Brook wished , in reply , that all the kind things said of him were deserved j but he did his best , and he held two great duties constantly before him as W . M . These were , first , suitable reverence and decorum in conducting the ceremonies , and , next , the exercise of the greatest possible care and discrimination in the admission of new members . "The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . C . H . Waller , was responded to by Bro . Potter , P . M . 275 j and Bros . Spencer , R . Sykes , and E . Hanson , 448 .

The last toast was "The Health of Bro . A . W . Law . " This was proposed in warm terms by Bro . H . Beaumont , P . P . G . Std . Br ., who said that knowing Bro . Law as he had done for years as a personal triend there was no one understood better than he , his excellent qualities . He had that night , not only presented a handsome gift to the lodge , but had entertained them all most bountifully and handsomely . They must , therefore , drink his health .

Bro . A . W . Law , on rising , had a most hearty reception . Whilst thanking all for the kindness shown at the mention of his name , he took occasion to observe that the presentation of the banner had been a source of great pleasure to himself , that it was done with a simple heart , with a desire to do good and afford satisfaction to his fellows , and that he had been well re-paid by the evident delight which it had occasioned .

It should be mentioned that songs and duets were interspersed in the proceedings . Those who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening in this department comprised Bros . Buckland , Rickard , Marshall , and E . Hanson . Everything possible was done by Bro . Law to secure the comfort and add to the enjoyment of his guests , and we congratulate him upon the complete success which attended his generous efforts .

Fitz-Roy Lodge , No . 569

INSTALLATION OF BRO . COLOUR-SERGEANT HENRY HUMPHRIES . The installation meeting of this important lodge was held at the Armoury House , Hon . Artillery Company Head-quarters , on Friday , the 26 th ult . There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . Amongst those who were present were Bros . Ouartermaster-Sergeant Wm . Henry Hillman , W . M . ; Colour-Sergeant Henry Humphries , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Ouartermaster-Sergeant T . L . Green , S . D . j H . J . Adams , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; Colonel F . J . Stohwasser , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec ; H . Jarrett

J . D . ; H . F . Adlard , D . of C . ; F . Hall , Stwd . ; C . Draycott ; Capt . H . Bertram , P . M . ; W . H . Rolfe ; R . G . Webster , P . M . ; F . H . Smith , P . M . j J . H . Hawkins . P . M . j W . Bradley , W . J . Hodder , H . M . B . Hardy , H . T . Greenwood , Corporal E . W . Girling , E . A . Fisher , H . C . Simmonds , B . T . Grills , J . F . Fitch , W . Herbert , Capt . H . J . Duncum , J . C . Wood , O . Thorn , Major H . Munday , W . T . C . Western , P . J . Hap Ruman , T . E . Nelson , T . L . Newton , A . W . Wills , N . A . Hans , C . A . Mitchell , S . Walford , and Capt . G . T . Carpenter . Visitors : Bros . J . Huckell , S . W .

65 j H . J . Meadows , 1571 j S . S . Alexander ; F . W . Budd-Budd , 1269 J A . Hodgkinson , 1 707 j M . Edenborough , 1260 ; G . J . Buzzard , 1524 J J . Smart , W . M . 65 ; F . W . Ward , 3 , S . W . 250 S ; William Baker , P . M ., D . of C . 192 ; A . Jones , J . D . 2432 ; W . H . Witherington , 128 S ; T . G . Hodges , P . M . 1695 ; J . G . Robeson , I . P . M . 1925 G . H . C . Jennings , P . M . 1237 ; A . Mansell Stevens , 813 ; T . Stokes , W . M . 192 ; J . Smith , P . M . 192 ; J . Brown , P . M . 1446 ; P . O'Doherty , 3700 ; W . L . Barker , P . M . 1607 ; J . H . Winnipp , P . M . G 5 ; C . G . Hammond , P . M . 1541 ;

D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; W . Dodd , P . M . 1194 , P . P . G . D . of C . Middx . ; C . Leissmann , 40 ; A . Weston , 101 ; A . Millier , C 5 ; F . K . Cheese , 145 ; R . Ireland , 2271 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; Prof . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M . 45 ; and many others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the regular lodge of 23 rd April and the lodge of emergency of Oth July were read and confirmed . The W . M . elect , Bro . H . Humphries , S . W ., having been presented to the Installing Master , Bro . W . H . Hillman , W . M ., a Board of Installed Masters was opened and the W . M . duly installed .

The W . M . then invested the Installing Master , Bro . W . H . Hillman , as I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters was closed . Thebrethren were re-admitted and saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees under the direction cf the acting D . C , Bro . Major J . II . Hawkins , P . M ., who conducted his duties with accuracy and precision . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers : Bros . T . L . Green , S . W . ; Capt . G . T . Carpenter , J . W . ; H . J . Adams , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . j Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec ; II . Jarrett , S . D . j H . E . Adlard , J . D . j F . Hall , I . G . j C . Draycott , D . C ; Capt . H . J . Bertram , P . M ., P . Z ., and W . H . Rolfe ,

Stwds . ; W . Bradley , Org . ; and A . u . Young , lyler . the Installing Master , Bro . W . H . Hillman , I . P . M ., gave the three addresses in a masterly and impressive manner . It was then announced that with his usual generosity the Secretary , Bro . Lieut .-Col . Stohwasser , had bestowed another gift for the use of the lodge in the form of a Misjnic carpet in addition to other decorations . Bro . Hawkins proposed and Bro . Hillman seconded , a vote of thanks on behalf of the Iodge to the worthy Secretary . It need hardly be said this was carried unanimously . The Auditors' report was received , adopted , and ordered to bs entered on the minutes , and the lodge was closed .

After an excellent banquet , the usual Masonic toasts were proposed , and received due acknowledgment from the brethren present . The speeches were very brief . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Capt .-General and Colonel of the Hon . Artillery Company , " and "The M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the

rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were given . Bro . H . J . Adams , P . M ., replied on behalf of the Grand Officers . He said he had the honour as Sword Bearer of carrying his wcapen before the Prince of Wales and the King of Sweden ; he had actually turned his back on the Prince of Wales without the M . W . G . M . being offended .

The toast of ' •Ihe W . M . '' was given by the I . P . M . Hc said hc had traced tha early history of the W . M ., how it had been slow , but sure , winning in his creditable career golden opinions from his comrades and brethren . On behalt of the lodge and himself he wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . The W M ., in his reply , thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for their good wishes , and trusted they might be realised by him . He said that the S . W . and J . W . had afforded him valuable help in preparing their historical hall ready for the reception of his brethren and the visitors . He considered the position which they had placed him in to be one of the most important connected with that ancient regiment to preside at the