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P . M . 1567 ; W . T . Dillon , J . W . lid ?; W . J . Russell , P . M . 194 : S . J . 11 . Finch , 173 ; A . W . Ashplant , 179 ; J . Holland , P . M . 2492 ; H . E . Pollard , P . G . Stwd . ; E . H . Mayer , 2535 ; M . Van Lennep , 2190 ; Franklin Clive , i 3 iy ; and W . W . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 . Lodge was opened , and , after the preliminary business had heen transacted , the members heard with great regret of the retirement of Bro . H . W . Davie , P . M ., from the post of Secretary to the lodge , owing to ill-health . Bro . A . F . R . Ulrich was presented as W . M . elect by Bro . Farthing , P . M .. D . C , and was duly installed by Bro .

Radford , thc retiring Master . The following ollicers were invested , the W . M . addressing a few appropriate words to each : Bros . F' . Schmitz . S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , P . M ., I . W . ; J . T . Lacey , P . M ., Treas .,- J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec ; W . Godson , S . D . ; R . Carpenter , J . D . ; Craddock , LG . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M ., D . C . j and W . Fowles , Stwd . The usual addresses were rendered by Bros . Farthing , P . M ., D . C , and Stephens , P . M ., Sec . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Radford , I . P . M ., in recognition of services rendered to the lodge , and was duly acknowledged . A sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be placed on the Stewards'list of theW . M .

Letters of regret were received from several distinguished brethren , including Bros . Sir John Monckton , E . Letchworth , G . Sec . j and others . Lodge was closed , and the biethren adjourned to banquet . The preliminary toasts having been disnosed of , Bro . Radford , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the VVorshipfuI Master . " They

had known Bro . Ulrich for some years as an initiate of the lod ge , and afterwards in various offices , and he had now attained the summit of his ambition by being installed as W . M . From the specimen of the Worshipful Master ' s working , as shown in the . investiture of officers , they were sure he would prove an excellent ruler . As the W . M . had asked that brevity should mark the speeches , he ( the I . P . M . ) would ask them at once to drink the toast .

Bro . R . Ulrich , W . M ., heartily thanked the I . P . M . for the kind words spoken of him . He knew he was a verv poor Mason , and was afraid all the good things said of him would not come true . He would , however , endeavour to steer the lodge into the same smooth waters as the I . P . M . and others had steeraditin the past , and no man could do more than try to do his best . He would use his best interest for the lodge while he belonged to it , which he hoped would be as long as he existed . He thanked the I . P . M . once more most heartily for the kind words expressed .

The W . M ., In giving "The Masonic Charities , " said Charity was the great virtue impressed upon every Mason from the time he entered . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . Boys , in response , said it was a matter for congralulation that they had their noble Institutions to point to with great pride and satisfaction as monuments of perfection in their Order . Grand work was done bv the Benevolent Institution in providing annuities for some 500 old people—the majority of whom had been in good circumstances , and through no fault of their own had been

reduced to poverty and distress . Some £ 10 , 000 was spent annually in that way , and if that was the only Institution would be a gratifying one for the Order . With reference to the Educational Institutions , some 2000 Girls had passed through the School , and 21 G 0 Boys . The Boys' School could now point to the largest number in the history of the Institution—27 S—and all must recognise the noble work being done . In that lodge thev possessed two Past Masters who had taken a great interest in tire work—Bros . I . J . Thomas and J . Stephens—both members of a most liberal Board of Management . He

was sure the brethren would support thc W . M . in his appeal , and thus render his list one of the most important announced at the next Festival . " The I . P . M . and Installing Master " was proposed by the W . M ., who said that Bro . Radford had , during his year of office , endeared himself to every brother in the lodge , and had ruled the lodge in perfect peace and harmony , and that was of great importance . He trusted the I . P . M . would cairy with him pleasant memories of his term of office , and the brethren would remember him as an excellent Master .

Bro . J . C . Radford , I . P . M ., said his year of office had been one of pleasure , and the memento in the jewel presented to him Would remind him of it . He hoped the lodge would continue to prosper , and was sure that the present Mastership would be a prosperous one . " The Visitors " was submitted in kindly terms from the chair , and responded to by Bros . Enson , P . M . 907 ,- Gibbs , W . M . 2420 , •Roach , P . M . 55 ; and Foxley , P . M .

Bro . W . T . Farthing , P . M .. brielly replied for "The Past Masters , " after which " The Treasurer and Secretary " was given . Bro . Tuik Lacey , P . M ., Treas ., having returned thanks , Bro . J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , said he was somewhat uncomfortable just at the moment in the new position in which hc was placed , but had no doubt that he should settle down before long . This discomfiture was brought about because he was following

one of his dearest friends whom he had known for 25 years at least , and whose friendship had grown into one of intense endearment . Bro . Davie was much better , and he hoped would some day lake up his old position . He ( Bro . Stephens ) believed it was the unanimous wish of thc brethren that hc should take thc post of Secretary , and knowing the kindly unanimity which had ever existed among thc members since the consecration he consented . He was glad to serve under the present VV . M ., to whom they all wished everv prosperity .

Bro . F . Schmitz , S . W ., replied for " 'The Officers , " and said he could not express his sincere gratitude to the W . M . for giving him that last promotion it was in the power of Ihe chair to bestow , lie hoped that 12 months hence he should receive the crowning honour at the hands of the brethren and bcelectedto the chair . He expressed his gratitude for the unvarying kindness and consideration shown him from the first day it

was his privilege to join the lodge . 1 le assured them he should endeavour to enhance and strengthen that feeling to the utmost of his power . The Tyler ' s toast then closed the gathering . Under tbe direction of Bro . Van Lennep , a charming programme of music vvas carried out . The aitistes included Mrs . Van Lennep , MissCurnow , Mr . Anthony Evans , Miss Alice Bateman , Mr . Mauiice Beckwith , and Bro . Franklin Clive .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , thc 3 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall / Rawson-square , Bradford , Bro . C . II . Ellis , the retiring W . M ., presided . ' Amongst those present were Bros . J . T . Last , I . P . M . ; John Morton , S . W . ; J . B . Fearnley , ) . W . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; Samuel Robinson , Sec . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . S . G . D ., D . C ; John Niven , P . M . ; E . P . Peterson , P . M . ; T .

Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; John Haigh , P . M . ; John Harland , as S . D . j R . S . Hird , J . D . j J . A . Drake , I . G . j II . Holmes , 'Tyler ; Wm . Docksey , Org . ) and others . Visitors : Bios . John Sowden , P . M . 25 S ; Denis Bottomley , 302 ; Israel Cromack , W . M . 3 S 7 ; !•" . Heaton , P . M . 3 S 7 ; J . Overton , VV . M . ( 100 ; H . Henry , Goo ; James Clough , W . M . 603 ; T . Twivy , VV . M . 101 S ; John Akam , W . M . 1034 ; O . Lamb , W . M . 1 G 48 ; and 1 . Rogers , 1034 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting recording the election of W . M . for the ensuing year were duly confirmed . A candidate for initiation was elected , after whicii Bro . Robinson , Sec , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . J . Stephenson , Prov . S . G . D . Alter he had been proclaimed and saluted , the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . H . Ellis , I . P . M . ; | . B . Fearnley , S . W . ; K . S . Hird , J . W . j S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . j I . T . Last , P . M ., Sec ; J . A . Drake ,

S . D . j John Bland , J . D . j John Harland , I . G . j C . Wood , Tyler ; T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . j Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., Prov . G . D ., D . C ; R . T . Marsland , and R . B . Nicholls , Stwds . Bro . John Niven , P . M ., was elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . A number ui apologies were received from absent brethren . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together . T he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . Stephenson , Prov . S . G . D ., responded for the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . Last , P . M ., Sec , proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and on behalf of thc ledge tendered them a very hearty welcome . Bro . Sowden , P . M . 25 S , in responding , expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to visit the ledge for the lirst time on the occasion of the installation of his Iriend , the W . M ., who he hoped would have a happy and prosperous year of ofiice . Bro . Cromack , W . M . 3 S 7 , and others also responded .

"The Retiring Master " was proposed by Bro . S . A . Bailey . P . M ., Treas ., who paid him a high compliment for the ability he had displayed in the conduct of the lodge and the entertainment of the brethren during the past year . Bro . Ellis . I . P . M ., responded , and remarked that if he had succeeded in giving satis-

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faction to the brethren he felt amply rewarded for anything he had done in the discharge of the duties of his office . "The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . Stephenson , Prov . G . D ., '„ felicitous terms . Bro . Robinson , W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner

in which the toast had been received , and promised that nothing on his part should be wanting to make his year of ofiice successful . Other toasts followed . Songs and musical solos werc contributed during the evening by Bros . Henry , I Clough , Rogers , and others .

2 nd Middlesex Artillery Lodge , No . 2484 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., when a large number of members and visitors were present , including Bros . Capt . A . S . Hatchett-Jones , W . M . ; Capt . Robert Gresly . Hall , I . P . M . j Lieut . E . W . Postans , S . W . j Sergt .-Major P . C Rogers , J . VV . ; Gunner G . Cook , P . M ., Treas . ; Reg . Sergt .-Major P . Pickles , Sec . ; Quartermaster-Sergt . J . D . Lidbury , J . D . ; Capt . F . J . Douen , D . C ; Sergt .-Major I " , Williams , A . D . C ; Band-master H . Harding , Org . ; E . H . Ridge , Assistant Org ,

Sergt .-Major E . T . Lea , l . G . ; Staff-Sergt . J . Bray , Stwd . ; J . Saunders , Tyler ; J , Toon , J . Purvis , H . Rivett , J . R . McGill , C . j . Higgins , and others . Visitors : Archdeacon of London , Bro . Dr . Sinclair , P . G . Chap . ; Bros . Henry Garrod , P . G . Purst .-Geo . Grainger , 1579 , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . ; J . H . Gunn , P . M . 2331 ; Chatham Ellis P . M . 1361 ; Chas . Barker , W . M . 2233 ; W . Wells , P . M . 34 ; T . Lawes , 142 G ; j Northam , 12 S 7 ; Sydney Wales , 1 S 03 ; and others .

After the usual formal business of reading the minutes of the last regular meeting , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Cook , assisted by Bro . Capt . Hatchett-Jones , proceeded with the ceremony of installation , Bro . Lieut . E . W . Postans , P . M ., being presented as W . M . elect . To say that the working was perfect is but faint praise , the beautiful ceremony from beginning to finish was rendered with an eloquence which will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of listening to it . After receiving the usual salutations of the brethren , the new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Capt . A . S . Hatchett-Jones , I . P . M . ; Sergt .-Major

Rogers , S . VV . ; Capt . F . J . Douen , J . W . ; Gunner G . Cook , Treas . ; Quartermaster-Sergt . J . D . Lidbury , S . D . ; Seergt .-Major P . Pickles , Sec . ; Sergt .-Major Lea , J . D . ; Sergt .-Major Williams , I . G . ; Staff-Sergt . Bray , D . C . ; Sergt . Ridge , A . D . C . ; Band-master H . I larding , Org . ; Ouartermaster-Sergt . W . Richards and Master-Tailor J . R . McGill , Stwds . ; and Corporal J . Saunders , Tyler . TheW . M , then presented to the I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , a handsome Past Master's jewel , which had been previously voted to him . Bro . Capt . Hatchett-Jones returned his thanks ; having the lodge at heart , he would do his best to advance its interest . The ballot was then taken for Major J . F . Praeger , and , being in his favour , he was initiated by the W . M . ; the working throughout was most efficient . Bro . Northman , 12 S 7 , was proposed as a joining member .

Atthe close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where a recherche banquet was provided under the presidency of the W . M . The toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft" and " The M . W . Grand Master " having been given , That of " The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . VV . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " was responded to by the Archdeacon of London , Past G . Chap ., and Bro . Hrnry Garrod , Past G . Purst .

The tcast of "The W . M ., " which was proposed by thc I . P . M ., Bro . Captain Hatchett-Jones , met with an enthusiastic reception , and was gracefully acknowledged in well-chosen words . " The Past Masters of the Lodge " was next given , and ably responded to . The next toast proposed was "'The Initiate , Bro . Major J . F . Praeger , " Bro . Cook , P . M ., rendering the E . A . song in splendid style . The toast of " The Visitors" was heartily honoured , and was responded to by the several Worsbipf il Masters and brethren of other lodges present .

" The Officers of the Lodge " and the Tyler's toast brought this successful meeting to a close . The proceedings throughout were enlivened by excellent vocal and instrumental music . It is pleasing to hear that although this young and prosperous lodge was only founded in 1 S 93 . it last year sent up to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 104 guineas , third on the list of subscriptions .

Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 . A regular meeting of this vigorous lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the 4 th inst ., when furtherevidence was forthcoming of the phenomenal success attained . Bro . W . H . Bailey , P . P . S . G . W . Staffs ., W . M ., was supported bv Bros . Clifford Probyn , P . M . ; J . R . Roberts , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Valeriani , P . M ., J . VV . ' ; J . Stephens . P . P . S . G . D . Bucks , Sec ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd .. J . D . ; E . J . Reed , l . G . ; W . H . Making , P . M ., and J . H . Haylor , Stwds . j M . S . Rubinstein , Org . ; and

many others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , G . lreas . j H . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx . j VV . A . Scurrah , Vice-Pres . Bd . Gen . Purposes ; A . IT . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . j VV . Russell , Prov . G . Treas . Kent ; G . J . Austen , P . M . 170 S j A . U . J . Chinnery , 13 GG J Geo . V . VVood , P . M . IOUSJ A . Williams , P . M . 834 ; A . J . Turner , S . W . 17 G 7 j J . II . Roach , P . M . 15791 W . Hillier , P . M . 15 GG ; S . Fonseca , ij G 3 j G . Levin , J . W . iGGS ; Stanley VV . Ball , S . D . 23 G 1 ; II . Fonseca , W . M . 1563 1 H . Coningham , W . M . 171 S ; J . Hills , J . W . 1441 ; W . Rogers , J . D . 1339 J VV . Poole , 172 ; W . VV . Lee , I . P . M . iSty , ; and others .

Lodge was opened at an early hour on account of thc heavy programme of work . The minutes were confirmed , after which the W . M . impressively raised five candidates to the Third Degree . Bro . | . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , then passed live candidates to the Degree of F . C , after which the VV . M . again assumed the chair , and initiated Mr . Alfred Alliston . A letter was read from the Sec . of the K . M . I , for Boys thanking the W . M . and brethren for the liberal support given the Institution . Other business was transacted , and the lodge vvas closed .

The brethren having partaken of a choice , banquet , the usual toasts werc honoured . "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Clifford Probyn , P . M ., who said that he had been identified with Masonry for many vears , but during that period it had never been his privilege to know a more capable Master than thc brother who so admirabl y graced their lodge . If any proof was wanted it was evidenced in the manner in which the ceremonies of the respective Degrees were worked , and also by the applause

which greeted the mention of the name of the VV . M . All who knew Bro . Bailey thoroughly appreciated him as a friend , as a VV . M ., and as a Mason . He happened to know that their VV . M . was not in the best of health , but so imbued was Bro . Bailey with the true spirit of Masonry and conscientious regard for his duties , that he had not only attended and done his work , but also presided at the banquet . They hoped and trusted their W . M . would be spared for many years to be an ornament to this lodge and to Freemasonry .

Bro . W . H . Bailey , P . P . S . G . W ., W . M ., returned thanks , and said that though lie did not deserve the flattering remarks ot Bro . Probyn , yet he could claim a desire to use every endeavour for the benefit of the lodge . When they looked back at the inception of this lodge 11 months ago , when the very charter hung in doubt for months , they must be proud of the magnificent fruition that had resulted . A lodge so young and vigorous must have a very long , and he trusted , happy life , and he should always do his best D promote its interests . He doubted whether any lodge had sprung into existence , and had

in so short a space , done more than they had been privileged to do . Their lodge pionioted " fellowship " as expressed by all that that word meant in its best sense . 1 he success of the lodge was a happy thing for Bro . Stephens—that name whicii would he handed down as the personification of all that was kindly and true in a Mason—and the lodge was honoured in having such a brother for its right hand , and he might add , as the ruler of their VV . M . He thanked Bro . Probyn for his kind remarks , and the brethren for all the kindness and consideration they had shown him . " The Initiate " was next heartily given and responded to . .

, Bro . TI . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., responding for " 'The Visitors , " saw they were all instructed as Masons to visit lodges—lirst , to learn various lessons , and next—to teach if they could . For his own part , he had had a great treat of instruction that evening . He had learnt that the lodge was not only fellowship in name , Im ' fellowship in heart . He had found the W . M . capable of ruling , and capable of dounl whatever work vvas entrusted to him in the most efficient manner possible . He na