Craft Masonry.

Middlesex and was also strong in fraternal feeling . He did not expect to be present at the "jubilee" of the lodge , but hoped that many of those present would enjoy that privilege and find the Iodge in as prosperous condition as it was on the completion of its 2 s"th year . The W . M . next proposed " The Prov . G . M ., the Dep . Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " He had , he said , admired the working of the Prov . G . M . in Prov . Grand Lodge , and considering the many duties devolving upon him as Secretary of State for India , and in other directions , great praise was due to him for the time he gave to Masonry . This was the first lodge Bro . Lord Geo . Hamilton visited after his installation as Prov . G . M .

Bro . H . F . Bing , Prov . G . Sec . Middx ., who acknowledged the toast , said that although their Prov . G . M . was so much occupied by public duties he was a perfect master of the details of Masonry , which could only be known and appreciated by those brought personally in contact with him . The Dep . Prov . G . Master , Admiral St . Clair , was indeed a "handy man , " who was anxious to visit as many lodges in the province as possible , and would have been with them that evening but for his absence in Scotland . Sneaking personally , as Prov . Grand Secretary , he was comparatively an untried man

although he was initiated in the province as far back as 1 S 75 . He hoped that when he relinquished his present office the brethren of Middlesex would be able to say he had given them satisfaction . Bro . Wm . Langdon , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said that Bro . Dailey was initiated soon after him and had , therefore , followed him throug h the various offices . He was pleased to see that Bro . Dailey had reached the chair and congratulated him upon it . The members would find they now had a good W . M . who had always proved himself able and willing to take any office allotted to him . They all sincerely wished him a pleasant and successful year of office .

Bro . H . C R . Dailey , W . M ., said he could not thank the I . P . M . sufficiently for the very flattering terms in which he had referred to him . Having so recently been installed , he was naturally feeling very nervous . He would do his best to carry out his duties during the ensuing year in a creditable manner , and hopedthey would give him a goodly number of initiates . He made a good start with two who had been proposed that evening . It was a very proud moment for him to be placed in the chair which had been

occupied by so many distinguished brethren during the last 25 years , including the Lord Mayor elect , Bro . Frank . Green . It was a great pleasure to be installed by Bro . John Mason , the first W . M . of the Iodge , for it brought the past a little nearer to the present . That the lirst W . M . of a lodge should , at its silver wedding , install a brother into the chair was a unique thing . He thanked the brethren very sincerely for the honour done him , and trusted that when he had completed his year of office they would be able to give him a little parting cheer .

The W . M ., in proposing "The Masonic Chanties , " expressed his intention of serving as Steward forthe Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Masonic Institutions were the only things in Masonry the public could understand , for they saw something tangible in them . He did not expect his list . as Steward to reach high water mark , or equal the £ 400 taken up by Bro . Bird some years ago , but he hoped the members would support him . Bro . John Mason , P . G . S . B ., said he did not expect to reply to that toast , knowing they had a veteran warrior coming down in the person of Bro . Jas . Terry . That brother

had , however , been obliged to leave owing to ill-health . The words accompanying thc toast on the menu were " a brother's suffering claims , a brother's pity , " and they had known brethren of _ their lodge whose relatives had needed their pity . The VV . M . had told them of one instance—when the Steward of their lodge said his list would be top , and it was . They took up on that occasion the largest amount per man per province . He asked the members to give the W . M . all they could . They were all proud to see

Bro . Dailey attain his ambition by reaching the chair . Let them , therefore , give him the crowning joy , and a good list to support the Institution . Bro . G . Chapman , VV . M . 2732 , in answering for " The , Visitors , " congratulated the lodge on the completion of its 25 th year , and the W . M . on his accession to the chair of such a lodge . "The I . P . M . and Past Masters" was replied to by Bro . Langdon , I . P . M ., and " The Officers " by Bro . Mason , S . VV .

The W . M . voiced the feelings of the brethren present by giving a special toast to the musical brethren who had afforded them so much enjoyment by the excellence of the programme , and Bro . H . Schartau suitably responded . Bro . H . Schartau , P . P . G . Org ., was assisted in the musical arrangements by Bros . Fell and Radford . _ Master Dailey , a promising son of the W . M ., contributed a couple of pianoforte solos in a very praiseworthy manner .

It only remains to add that the menu and toast list were compiled on an entirely novel plan by the energetic Secretary , and contained many witty and topical allusions , and will , doubtless , be preserved by those present as a souvenir of an interesting and enjoyable meeting .

Old Masonians Lodge , No . 2700 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . C , at 5 p . m ., when there were present Bros . E . Roehrich , VV . M . j R . S . Chandler , I . P . M . j Bowler , S . VV . j Barnes , I . W . ; R . H . Williams , Treas . ; Patrick O'Doherty , Sec ; Allison , S . D . ; R . H . McLeod , J . D . ; Packer , l . G . ; J . Sarjeant , Org . ; K . H . Ward , D . C . ; Gough and Lewis , Stwds . ; Goddard , Tyler ; J . Morrison McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; VV . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Br . ; Tyler , Crew , Watson , and Pow .

The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Cleophat Croxton Benjamin Jones ( O . M . ) , of the Lodge of Australia , N . S . W ., No . 3 , as a joining member , proposed by Bro . J . M . McLeod , seconded by the I . P . M ., which proving unanimous , Bro . Jones was duly elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Watson was passed to the Degree of F . C . The VV . M . spoke in feeling terms of the great loss sustained by the Craft by the death of Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., a member and founder of the lodge , and Chairman of the Board of

Management of the R . M . LB ., and moved that a special record of the great esteem in which Bro . Eve was held by the lodge and their grief at his death be entered on the niinutes . This was seconded by ^ the I . P . M . and carried unanimously , the brethren all rising . Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., then gave notice that at the next meeting he would propose that the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the lodge funds to the Richard Eve Memorial being founded by the R . M . LB . The Secretary read a letter of thanks from the Board of Management of the R . M . I . B ., per Bro . J . M . McLeod , for the prize of two guineas

voted at the last meeting to the R . M . LB . for geography . Mr . F . A . Unwin ( O . M . ) was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and Bro . John Spicer , of Ceylon , who left the School in 1872 , was also proposed as a joining member . Letters of regret were read from Bros . Sir Augustus Godson , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Worcestershire ; H . Manlield , G . Treas . ; C E . Keyser , P . M ., P . G . D . ; J . R . Dunlop , P . G . Stwd . ; D . E . Radclyffe , P . A . G . D . C . Berks ; and C C . B . Jones . Tbe lodge was afterwards closed .

Putney Lodge , No . 2766 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JARVIs MAPLES . The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Parish Offices , Putney , on the 20 th ult . Bro . J . C . Radford , W . M ., piesided , and the officers present were Bros . Jarvis Maples , S . W . j Dr . Piesse , J . VV . ; VV . J . II . Denselow , Sec . ; J . P . Flew , jun ., S . D . ; C Thwaites , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , l . G . ; S . Meech , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., D . of C . ; H . Wharton WellsP . M . P . P . G . O . Middx . Org . ;

, , , and H . J . Inderwick , Stwd . There was also upwards of 40 other members present and the following visitors : Bros . J . C Rogerson , P . M . 1435 , P . P . G . D . ot C . Notts ; H . Bond , P . M . 1656 ; H . S . Marten and J . S . Kingston , P . M . 1420 ; C W . Mapleson , P . M . 25 G ; W . H . Meyrick , W . M ., and Fred West , 2222 ; W . H . Armfield , P . M . 2246 ; H . J . Jones and Frank Boyton , 2312 ; G . L . Underwood , 234 G ; F . W . Parker , 1641 ; C . H . Dewey , 26 O 1 ; E . Tribe , 975 ; VV . H . Snow and Chas . Horton , 002

vv . u West , 2741 ; H . A . Bingham , 1 GG 3 ; and H . VV . Williams , S 58 . After the formal business , which included the adoption of a very satisfactory balance-sheet , the W . M . elect , Bro . Jarvis Maples , was presented by the acting D . C , Bro . S . Meech , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . C . Radlord , the addresses being given in an impressive manner by Bro . Ivor Davies , P . M ., after the following officers of the lodge for the ensuing year had been invested : Bros . C . II . Piesse , P . M ., a . W . ; J . p . Mew . jun ., J . W . j VV . J . H . Denselow , Sec ; C . thwaites , S . D . ; H . J . Inderwick , J . D . ; W . Wharton Wells , P . M ., D . of Cj Walter Barton , I . G . j fc . W . Cook , Org . j H . Fortescue Williams , P . M ., S . Meech , P . M ., and S . Strickland

Craft Masonry.

P . M ., Stwds . ; and Mitchell , Tyler . A letter was read from Bro . Dr . Howell , Treas . elect , intimating that pressure of work made it necessary for him to resign that office . The resignation was received with " very great regret , " and it was decided to elect a Treasurer at the next meeting . The W . M . also announced that he had appointed the Rev . R . T . Gardiner as Chaplain of the lodge , but as that brother was at present serving in South Africa he would be invested at the earliest opportunity on his return . Bro . S . Meech proposed " that the best thanks of the lodge be given and recorded on

the mmutes-to Bro . J . Radford , I . P . M ., for his valuable services in founding the Putney Lodge and acting as its first Master . " In moving the resolution , Bro . Meech referred to the fact that , during the past year , no less than 25 new Masons had been made by the retiring W . M ., and that , as the Secretary had announced , beat the record of London lodges , in every case Bro . Radford had performed the first and last ceremonies himself delegating the second only to the Past Masters of the Iodge , who were always willing to help him . His working had always been correct and impressive , reflecting

the greatest credit on himself and honour on the lodge . In addition to this , he had worked in and out of season to promote the welfare of the lodge and had , by his genial manner , endeared himself to every member of it . The resolution was seconded by Bro . Inderwick , and carried with acclamation . A handsome jewel was then presented to Bro . Radford and pinned on his breast by the VV . M . with a few impressive words of commendation . Bro . Radford heartily thanked the lodge for this proof of their appreciation ot his work and asked leave to reserve a fuller acknowledgment until another opportunity ,

After the closing of theSIodge , the brethren adjourned to Winchester House for the banquet , about 70 sitting down to a bountiful and well-served repast , provided by Bro F . NewneS .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . "The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . Radford , and heartily drunk . Bro . Jarvis Maples then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Radford , " and in doing so eulogised his work for the lodge during the past year , and so highly had the members appreciated his labours on their behalf , that they had subscribed to make him a present , which he had now the greatest pleasure in handing to Bro . Radford , as a slight token of their respect and esteem .

The presentation took the form of a silver punch bowl on an ebony stand , with a suitable inscription . Bro . Radford , in responding , confessed that he had been taken by surprise , and could hardly find words to express his grateful appreciation of the kindness shown him . His work during the past year had been a labour of love , and in performing it he had received the greatest and most willing help from the officers and Past Masters in the lodge , to whom he tendered his hearty thanks .

The toasts of " The Visitors , " " The Secretary , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast were afterwards duly honoured . The musical arrangements were in the capable hands of Bro . H . Wharton Wells , L . R . A . M ., and unusual interest was given to them by the fact that the two ladies who took part in the programme were connected with members of the lodge , Miss Etnyl K . Denselow being the daughter of the popular Secretary , and Mrs . A . M . Miller the

wife ofa member . It is needless to state that both met with a very hearty reception , and were accorded a well-merited recall . The former sang " Sunshine and rain " and " A song of thanksgiving , " the latter " VVhen the heart is young " and " Love the pedlar . " Mr . Adolph Fowler contributed " King of the elves " and a topical song with chorus , " VVhen the boys in khaki all come home . " Mr . Walter Keast sang " River of Dart " and " Mattinata , " while Mr . Alec VVhite with a number of humorous songs helped to sustain the interest , and to provide amusement during the evening .

Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 . A regular meeting was held atthe Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., on the Sth instant . Bro . Benjamin Carter , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bios . W . H . Making , P . M ., S . W . ; S . Hussey , P . M ., J . W . ; I . Welford , G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , Sec ; W . ThomasP . M . ; E . RogersP . G . S .

, , , P . M . ; VV . J . Batho , P . M ., S . D . ; M . S . Rubinstein , J . D . ; B . A . Griffin , P . M . ; A . Flatman , Stwd . ; J . W . Morrell , J . G . Walne , A . Allistone . E . Howe , J . O . Schuler , J . Stevens , P . S . Schuler , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . W . Boundy , 2625 ; B . Dowsett , P . M . IOI J E . George , P . M . 14 S 9 ; M . Thomas , S . W . 2098 ; H . Costa , 2 G 52 ; J . Humphries , 1565 ; H . L . Cooke , 2098 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Edward Howe was raised to the Third Degree , and Mr . F . A . Bagger was initiated into Freemasonry . The ritual of both ceremonies was rendered by the W . M . in a very sympathetic and impressive manner , bearing evidence of careful study and attention . Bro . Allistone was invested as Steward . A letter of regret for non-attendance was read from Bro . W . H . Bailey , P . G . Treas ., who was absent in Paris . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed .

A banquet was followed by the usual toasts and a programme of music in which the following artistes assisted : Miss Annie Bartle , Miss Lizzie Davies , Mr . Fred Sibley , and Bros . R . Denr . ant and H . L . Cooke ( accompanist ) . Bro . John Welford , G . Std . Br ., brielly responded for " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . enjoining the practice of brevity on account of the excellence of the musical arrangements .

Bro . James Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , also replied , and said the Grand Officers were always desirous of furthering the best interests of the Craft . The Grand Officers who werc not members were not unmindful of their duties in that lodge , and Bro . Bailey , P . G . Treas ., had , with customary thoughtfulness , sent a telegram from Paris . Bro . E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M ., proposed "TheW . M ., " and said the work

that evening had been done in a business like manner , and was a credit to Bro . Carter , W . M . As the VV . M . was a member of the Secretary's family , it was very unlikely that any part of the work would not be done to their entire satisfaction . The W . M ., by his genial manner , was the embodiment of happiness , and they would be pleased to see him in the chair for more than a year , except that the younger members were anxious to occupy the same position .

Bro . 13 . Carter , VV . M ., in his reply , modestly protested that he did not deserve the I . P . M . ' s remarks . He could tell them frankly that when he first took on the duties it was with fear and trembling , following as he did such distinguished Past Masters . He remembered , however , that he had good ofiicers , and this rendered his term of office a happy one . If his year had afforded them pleasure , and his work had given them satisfaction , he was content and was proud of being W . M . of the Fellowship Lodge .

Bro . K A . Bagger , responding to the toast of " The Initiate , " thanked thebrethren for the great honour conferred upon by initiating him into Freemasonry . It had been his desire for a long time , and he thanked his proposer and seconder for their part . He felt that on the present occasion he should be what children were told to be when young —" seen but not heard . " He had enjoyed the ceremonial very much , and was anxious to progress in the Order . Bros . Dowsett , P . M ., and George replied for "The Visitors , " after which " The Past Masters , l ' reasuier , and Secretary " followed .

Bros . W . 1 hoinas , P . M ., and J . Welford , P . M ., Treas ., having responded , B o . J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , reminded the brethren that tne W . M . wis se . vi . igas Steward lor the Ko , al Masonic Benevolent Instituiin . He wis pleised to tell the n that one of their inemuers who was Iwing on the Rune was present that evening , and had previously asked mm how lie c JJld 00 am . 1 die > ition 01 coei . O d : r ti v nr . I .-suggested that that brother sn nil i qu mty 1 ; Stevirl , in I ne had kindly cons-tntid .

Iheir lodge was never unmindful of ihe Masonic Institutions , and tne W . M . ' s list alieady amounted to something over 300 guineas . As he nad said before , true Cnarity was not the live guineas given by a wealthy man , but tne donations ot those wno nad to practise self abnegation and deny themselves some comforts in order to d ) so . As the VV . M . was too modest a man to appeal on behalf of his own list , he ( Hro . Stephens ) asked the members to place their names on that list if they had not already done so . "the Ollicers" was duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening .

ON THE MOTION of Councillor Zacharias , the Oxford City Council recently resolved to conler the hon . freedom of the city upon Bro . Lord Valentia , in appreciation of his services in the formation of the Imperial Yeomanry and during the campaign in South Africa .