Strawberry Hill Lodge, No. 946.

Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 .

A most successful meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant . The following brethren nere present : Bros . Edward Bennett , W . M . ; Haward Gandy , I . P . M . ; H . Djlliig Smith ; S . W . ; G . H . Russel , J . W . ; J . M . Wohlgemuth , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; H . Wharton Wells , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . Middlesex , Sec ; William Soole , S . D . ; H-n-y

1 Sparrow , J . D . ; F . W . Garnham , D . C ; H . W . Taylor , O . g .: Alfred Loft , P P . G . D .. I . C ; C . Huntingford , F . C . Hampton , VV . VV . J . Lyons , H . G . Barton , PM ¦ W . H . Rohrs , P . M . ; R . T . Wcod , and G . H . Ellis-. Visitors : J . VV . Folkard , W . M . 1903 ; John Lathom , P . M . 19 C 3 ; J . B . Dixon . S . W . 2513 ; VV . II . Ball , S . W . 1420 ; F . A . Baker , J . W . 1420 ; K . VV . King , S . W . 2417 ; R . Omash , , 287 ; E . Hancock , S 7 ; G . C . L . Le Brum , 1 ( 09 ; A . Moorhead , VV . M . 2 G 97 ; P . Morgan , 2744 ; C . VV . Cornish , J . D . 1044 ; A - Thompson , 16 5 6 ; and G . E . Hertslet , 1503 . . . . . _

Bro . G . H . Ellis was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M ., who worked the ceremony in a creditable and impressive manner . Bio . H . Dolling Smith , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Wohlgemuth , P . P . S . G D ., was elected Treasurer of the lodge , a position he has held for 23 years . On the conclusion of the Iodge business , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous

bantl The toasts of "The King and the Craft , " and "The M . W . Grand Master , " were put and honoured . The toast of " The R . W . the Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P . ; tne W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was received with enthusiasm , and replied to by Bros . Wohlgemuth , P . P . S . G . O . ; A . Loft , P . P . G . S . ; and Rohrs , P . P . G . Std . B-.

Bro . Gandy , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The W . MT , " said no words of his were needed to point out the excellent manner in which the VV . M . had discharged his duties during his year of office . They all saw how he did his work , and they could not withhold appreciation for the careful and feeling way in which he performed the

ceremonies . The W . M ., in replying , thanked Bro . Gandy for his kind tribute to his conduct in the chair . It was with regret he was reminded lhat his term of oflLe was almost expired . He would never forget the honour they had done him in placing him in the position of W . M . He did not feel he could hold out any hope of being added to the roll of honour—so many distinguished brethren had preceded hi n— but no M ister had ever entered on the duties of the office with a firm : r determination to do his level bjst ; the officers and brethren had ably assisted him . Thc lodge was now in a prosperous condition , which he hoped would continue .

The toast of "The Visitors" was responded to by Bros . Folkard , Latham , Moorhead , F . W . King , W . H . Ball , and H . VV . Cornish . In proposing the toast of "The Master Elect , " the W . M . said he had followed the Masonic career of their Master elect with very great interest , and in every office which he filled he was found equal to the duties and the occasion . Bro . Dolling Smith well deserved all that could be said in his praise ; he was a good Mason , who unobtrusively assisted in every worthy cause , and could best be described as one of those who " Do good by stealth , and blush to find it fame . "

The Master elect , Bro . D . Smith , said that he found it impossible to adeijuately reply to the kind words of the W . M . The highest compliment that can be paid to a brother is lo say he is a good Mason , and it would be Hs endeavour to be found worthy of the kind things said of him . Hehad full knowledge of the high inlljence and good done the lodge by the VV . M ., whose example he would , as far as possible , imitate .

The toast of "The I . P . M ., ' also included Ihe Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , to all of whom the W . M . expressed his gratitude for their support , which he fully appreciated . That was the 30 th anniversary of the initiation in that lodge of their Treasurer , Bro . Wohlgemuth , one of their esteemed Past Masters , who had attained to Provincial honours , and whose lengthy career proved conclusively he had Masonry at heart .

Bro . Wohlgemuth , in his reply , reviewed the history of the lodge and Masonry in the province , giving many interesting details . He was connected with other lodges , but in none did he expeiience the same feeling of satisfaction as in that—his motherlodge , and he hoped to be spared to respond as Treasurer in 30 years' time . The toast of " The Officers" brought from the VV . M . an expression of indebtedness

to all of them . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most happy reunion . An excellent musical programme was provided under the direction of Bro . Eustac ; Wallace , consisting of songs by Bro . Sparrow , ' cello solo , Mr . Jan Mailer , and musical sketches by Bro . Chas . Frood and Mr . Walter Graham .

De La Pole Lodge , No . 1605 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . THOMAS KEMP . The installation meeting of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , Kingston square , Hull , on the 4 th inslnnt . At the opening of thc lodge the retiring Master , Bro . John VV . Tindell , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., occupied the chair , and was supported by

Bros . E . Wickens , I . P . M . ; E . Ryley , P . M . ; G . Petch , P . M . ; J . Macloiill , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Barton , Treas . ; T . Kemp , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; E . Leonard , J . VV . ; E . H . Purling , Sec . ; T . S . Kaye , S . D . ; F . E . Sherriss , J . D . ; J . Silvester Sage , D . C ; T . Kippon , Org . ; T . Branton , LG . ; A . A . Dunn , Stwd . ; VV . II . Christian , Tyler ; J . WilTams , G . Westmoreland , VV . Burgess , T . Seddon , F . E . Hart , W . Dodson , G . Beaumont , S . Rainforth , VV . J . Milne , J . VV . Harrison , J . Walsh , F . Kent-Smith , and VV . 11 . Evans .

After some introductory business had been disposed of , the installation ceremony was proceeded with . The Installing Officer was Bro . Edward Corris , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., the ceremony throughout being most solemn and impressive . The usual Grand honours were Eccorded to Bro . Thomas Kemp , the new VV . M ., and subsequently the latter invested the following brethren as his ollicers for the ensuing year : Bros . John W . Tindell , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Charity Representative , I . P . M . ; Thomas S . Kaye , S . W . ; James Williams , J . VV . ; Edward Ryley , P . M ., Chaplain and Lecture Alaster ;

James Baiton , P . M ., Treas ., and Treasurer ef Benevolent Fund ; Ed , vard II . Barling , Sec ; Arthur A . Dunn , S . D . ; Arthur Marritt , J . D . ; William Burgess , l . G . ; W . II . Christian , Tyler ; T . Rippon , O . g . ; Fied Stringer , Asst . Org . ; Frederick E . Sheniss , D . of C . ; John Mackaill , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Almoner ; James VV . Gillies , Fred Str ' nger , Arthur A . Hagestadt , and James Findlay , S : > vds . At the close of ths ceremony Bro . Edwin Leonard , the retiring J . VV ., in eulogistic terms , presented to Bro .

Tindall , I . P . M ., a magnificent diarrond pin and signet ring , which had been subscribed for by members of the lcdj ; e as a token of their high esteem for , and appreciation of , Ihe valuable services rendered to the lodge by the recipient during his year of ollice . Bro . Tindall acknowledged with many thanks thc handsome tokens presented to him ar . d subsciibed for by the brethten of the lodge . The installation banquet followed , Bio . T . Kemp , W . M ., in the chair .

_ The King and the Craft , " and other Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . Tindell , I . P . M ., pioposed in his usual happy style " The VVorshipfuI Master of the De la Pile Lodge and his Ollicers , " the sentiment being duly responded to by Bro . T . Kemp , W . M ,, who next submitted " The I . P . M . and Retiring Ollicers , " whicn was also responded to .

Ihe Health of Ihe Installing Officer , " likewise given from the chair , was ably replied to by Bro . E . Corris , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Other toasts followed .

Caxton Lodge , Nc . 1853 . At the meeting of this Iodge on Monday , the 7 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , the following brethren were present : Bros . Thomas baker , W . M . ; E . P . Luke , I . P . M . ; Alfred Woods-, S . W . ; Edward Rice , J . W . ; Edward Cole , P . M ., Treas . ; Ernest A . Jehring , P . M ., Sec . j W . H . Gill , b . D . ; C J . Taylor , | . D . ; II . J . Evans , I . G . ; G . L . Rait D . C ; P . A . HoustounStwd ; G . A . PioustOrg . ; JLackland

, , , . , Tyler ; G . J . Dawson , P . M . ; S . Moiby , P . M . ; B . Wynne , P . M . ; U . Q . Moody , I . M . ; J . Buchanan . P . M . ; R . J . Hearnden , P . M . ; VV . J . Brewer , H . House , 1-H . Der . man , P . O'Byme , R . Dixon , W . Woods , and J . M . Foieman . Visitors : liros . Dodson , P . M . ; W . j . Gardiner , P . M . ; Bradford , Tuck , Coekell , Mover , and others .

Strawberry Hill Lodge, No. 946.

The Iodge having been opened , the minutes of the installation meeting in April last were read and confirmed . Bro . Foreman was passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being oerformed by Bro . E . P . Luke , I . P . M ., who initiated him at the previous meeting . There were three candidates for initiation—Messrs . Horace R . Hearndfn , Walter J . Bruce , and George W . Higgins . The ballot having proved unanimous in each case , these gentlemen were duly initiated by the W . M . in a most imoressive manner . Bro . Tuck was nominated as a joining member , after which the Iodge was closed .

At the banquet which followed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In proposmg " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " Bro . Luke , I . P . M ., said that although installed into the chair as far back as Aoril las , Bro . Ba '< er might be said to have only just commenced his work in earnest . He had , however , from the first taken the warmest interest in the lodge , and had given ample evidence that no effort of his would be spared in promoting its welfare during his term of office . His conduct of the work in the lodge was such as to merit the fullest approbation , and was a worthy example for the brethren who were to succeed him .

The VV . M ., in responding , assured the brethren of his keen sense of the responsibility they had imposed upon him in placing him in the prout position hs o : cupiet , and expressed the hope that they would continue to accord hi TI hearty support in his endeavours to maintain the best traditions of the Caxton Lodg ; . The toast of " The Initiates" was then submitted by the W . M , who said how glad he was to welcome three brethren who had come forward with such excellent recommendations . Bros . R . H . Hearnden , Bruce , and Higgins respondjl in suitable terms .

The toast of "The Visitors was acknowledged by Bros . Didson , P . M ., and Moyer , U . S . A ., both of whom bore testimony to the excellent quality of the work they had witnessed in the lodge . Bros . Dawson , P . M . ; Wynne , P . M . ; and Buchanan , P . M ., replied to the toast of " The Past Makers . " Bro . Woods , S . W ., acknowledged the kindly remarks which fell from the W . M . in speaking of the able assistance rendered by his officers .

A most enjoyable musical entertainment was provided durinjfthj evening under t ' n direction of Bro . G . A . Proust , Org-., among those taking part beinsr B .-os . ] . H . Denman , William Woods , W . H . Gill , E . Rice , R . Dixon , Higjins , and H . R . Hearnden .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . This lodge met at Freemasons' I lall on Friday , the 4 th instant , at five cm ., wh ; n there were present : Bros . E . Conder , jun ., W . M . ; G . Greiner , S . W . ; J . T . Thorp , as J . W . ; VV . H . Rylands , P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; Admiral A . H . Markham , P . Dist . G . Master Malta , S . D . ; Rev . J . VV . Horsley , J . D . ; G . L . Shackles , I . G . j and Dr . Wynn Westcott . Also 31 members of the Correspondence Circle and three visitors .

Fifty societies and brethren were admitted to the m 2 mb : rship of the Cirresponlence Circle as follows : LoJge Unity , Peace and Concord , No . 31 ( 1 , 2 nd Batt . the Royal Scots , Poona , India ; Lodge Port Curtis , No . 2235 , Glalstone , Queensland ; Lodge Braemar , No . Sifi ( S . C ) , Gympie , Queensland ; LoJge Clydesdale , N 1 . S 21 ( S . C ) , Caboolture . Queensland ; United Lodge of Instruction , Maritzburg , Natal ; Bros . Hon . J . VV . H ' ackett , Grand Master , Perth , VV . Australia ; J . F . Cheshire , SSj ( S . C ) , Inglewood , Queensland ; G . A . Ward , SS 3 ( S . C ) , Texai , Qieensland ; W . H .

Morrison , P . M . 2031 , Longreach , Queensland ; VV . S . R . Woodforde , M . D ., P . M . SGj ( S . C ) , Goondiwindi , Queensland ; W . H . Alcock , OS 5 ( S . C ) , Herberton , Queensland ; G . Hewett , . S ' 35 ( S . C ) , Cunnamulla , Queenslind ; S . C Bingham , Asst . G . Sec . Christchurch , New Zealand ; Rev . Canon IL B . Cartwright , 776 , St . John ' s , Newfoundland ; Dr . A . Polaskv , 210 , Dis Moines , I owa ; H . A . Sunhop ; , Gio , Philadelphia ; G . S . E . Wisner , VV . M . Anaconda , Mintana , U . S . A . ; F . H . C Boutell , 2329 , Buenos Aires ; A . F . G . Warrington . 542 , Calcutta ; J . A . Gimminsr ,

235 6 , Madura , Madras ; Lieut . A . H . Buchanan-Dunlop , 1022 , Bloemfintein ; G . Nieuwondt , M . B ., Lodge San Jan ( D . C ) , Malmesbury , Cape Colony ; C . VV . Finch and A . McDowall , 26 7 8 , Umtali , Rhodesia ; J . A . Davidson , 61 , and T . Fill . P . B . Snashall , R . Atkinson , and F . Hunt , all of 2479 , Salisbury , Rhodesia ; J . B . Nicholls , Prov . G . Sec . Guernsey ; A . Walker , S 73 , Glasgow ; T . M . Woodhead , 2609 , Bradford ; Capt . W . Beer , 1754 , Abergavenny , S . VVales ; J . IL Holland , 127 G ,

Seacombe ; and Dr . Lunt , is &" 5 i Lymm , Cheshire ; VV . H . Keys , W . Bromwich , Staffords ; H . Myers ; P . M . 11 S 0 , J . W . Alcock , P . M . 17 S 2 , and J . Smith , VV . M . 17 S 2 , all of Birmingham ; W . Forrester , 2 GG 0 , Staplehurst , Kent ; and J . Mansbridge , Capt . A . J . V . Durell , 2537 , Rev . II . Gunson , 2 S 43 , H . P . Hewson , W . M . 2427 , | . N . North , P . M . G 14 , H . Bladon , 2523 , J . G . Young , 749 , W . Dawson , P . M . 788 , all of London ; VVilliam Patrick Alexander , Captain Royal Artillery , Fort Delhi , Punjab , India , Lodge Jumna , Delhi ; and VV . H . Wellsman , P . M . 1589 .

The Secretary called attention to the following exhibits : By Bro . J . M . McLeod , a : ream ware transfer mug , bearing the arms used by the Atholl Grand Lodge , and the number 225 , now the Lodge of Temperance , No . 16 9 ; after being exhibited that evening , Bro . II . A . Steer , the owner , intended presenting it to the Museum of thi Grand Lodge ; by Bro . Dr . Westcott , on behalf of B . o . F . E . Hame ! , a certificate granted to Alexander Cockburn , on his leaving Havanna , by Lodge No . 21 S , on the Registry of Ireland , held in the 4 8 th Regiment of Foot , dated Sth of May , 1763 . The thanks of the lodge were proposed to the exhibitors . Bro . Shackles submitted a

comp lete set of plates and proofsheets of the " Hook of British Medals , " shortly to bs issued by the lodge , and stated that jt would very sion b 2 ready for publication . Two short papers were then read by the Secretary—the lirst was by the Rev . W . E . Win Jle , entitled "the Testament of Solomon , " a contribution to the Jlegendary history of the Temple , remarks being added by Bros . Horsley , U . \ Hutchinson , Conder , and Rylands ; the other was by Bro . A . F . Calvert on "Anthony Sayer , " remarks beinj miJeby B ,-os . Shackles , Thurp , Rylands , Conder , Dr . Hutchinson , and Ebblewhite . A voteof thin ' es was passed for these papers . The brethren subsequently dined at the IIolborn Restaurant .

Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , No . 2181 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN HILLS . Thc installation meelirgof the above lodge took place at the King's Head Mo . ' cij Chigwell , Essex , on Thursday , the 2 ( J : h ult ., and was a most successful function , Bro > T . J . Railing , P . G . D . C , P . P . G . Sec . of the Province , being present , and receiving , as was his due , the honours worthy o ! his rank .

Bro . VV . Catt , VV . M ., opened his lodge soon after three p . m . His year has been a most , successful one , and through his continued and strenuous exertions , aided by that of ihe esteemed Treasurer , Bro . C II . Canning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., the lodge has achieved a prou 1 position among the lo . l ^ es of the Province of Kssex ; nor must thi splendid wcrk of Bro . F . J , Eedle , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works , b ; forgotten . The minu ' es of ihe previous mee ing being confirm ; d , the ballot wis taken for t . vo cindidates , and they were approved cf . Bro . F . J . Eedle , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ,

then , by request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and Bro . Canning , acting as D . of C , introduced to him Bro . John Hill , P . M ., W . M . elect , and in due course Bro . Hill was inducted into the chair of K . S . He appu ' nted his ollicers as follows : Bros . Call , I . P . M . ; R . J . Mitchell , S . W . ; G . K . Penney , J . W . ; C . II . Canning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas , ; F . G . Goodman , Sec . ; C VV . Millington . S . D . ; A . Peterson , J . D . ; R . A . Dickson , LG . ; C Jolly , P . M ., P . M . and S ; c . 1472 , P . M . 13 . T'O , 153 G , and 913 ( Honorary ) , D . of C . ; J . D . Ayies ,

Organist ; J . W . Baines and VV . P . Baines , Sli-varJs ; and J . Ives , Tyler . The candidates were then initiated by th = new W . V 1 . in a most perfect minner , which won thc approbation of all present , liro . EeJIe then gave the adlresses to the VV . VL , ofiicers , and brethren , in his own inimitably pei feet manner , and after he had received a hearty vote of thanks for his services that day as Installing O . licer , and the I . P . M ., Bro . Catt , had been presented wilh a handsome and valuable Past Master's jewel , as a token of the esteem of the brethren for his valuable services that year , th : lodge was closed .

The banquet was parla'rcn of in the Grand Hall of the cstablishmjnt and was much enjoyed . Among thc other brethren present and not enumerated were Bros . Jos . Cohen , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; R . Carlton , P . M . ; Jas . Cain , P . M . ; J . Millin , ' P . M . ; | . Fir . cher-Dennis , Penney , Millin VV . Reynolds , P . S . G . W . ; Nor , nan Brown , P . M . 1 | fn and 1990 , P . P . G . S . B . Hants ; Elliott , 720 ; Butler , 1411 ; VVeguesworth . I ; J :