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The Worshipful Master , in a very graceful speech , proposed "The Initiates , " to which Bros . T . E . Williams and H . S . King briefly responded . The loast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Rev . F . G . Fuller , an American Mason , and Bro . J . H . Price , Past Grand Treas . Surrey . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Past Masters , " especially referred to

the great work Bro . E . Stimson always did to promote the welfare and comfort of the brethren and visitors . Bro . Stimson was a brother to whom they were all indebted . He laboured indefatigably to promote the interests of Masonry and the Kent Lodge , and the fpeaker was fortunate in having him amongst his officers . Bro . J . G . Carpenter , I . P . M ., responded .

Bror . E . Stimson and Buckeiidge replied for " The Ollieers , " the former stating that all he had ever been able to do for the Kent Lodge was a labour of love , and one he should be pleased to continue . During Ihe evening a capital musical programme was sustained by Bros . Wood , H . Emlyn , W . Edwards , A . and H . Gee , Madame Florence Winn and Miss Ethel Winn . The officers , brethren , and visitors present included the following : Bros . R . Bowers , W . M .: Bradley , S . W . ; Carpenter , S . VV . ; Stimson , Treas . ; Huddart , I . G .:

Salter , l . D . ; Smith , J . W . ; Pickering . Arthur E . Mullins , W . M . ; Kinnell , VV . Smith , W . M . ; Welsford , Fendick , Whitford , P . M . ; Price , Hopps , Allen , Rev . G . Fuller , Williams . King , Carpenter , I . P . M . ; Andrews , Buckeridge , W . M . j Grimmett , sen ., P . M . ; Pamment , Orchard , Todd , V . Orchard , James , Wilson , Grccm , Pointon , Deavin , Perry , Benton , White , Forster , Dr . Elliott , Wagstaff , Pculter , Collier , Kearsey , Morris , West , Webster , Newman , Davies , Grundy , Richardson , Dr . Campbell , Scrivener , Jacobs , Jaeger , Rivers , Jager ,

Ettucge , Roach , llurd ' e , Jay , Dowling , Ayling , Churchill , Treves , Brantford , Osbcwne , Walts , Norris , Bate , Pi ice , Fedle , P . M . ; Meyers , Newman , Carman , Hurdle , Morgan , Mead , Ellis . Clapp , Hills , Powell , Hosie , Cooper , Chesterman , Tromas , Giummant , Towers , Grantham , Burton , Tarr , Hood-Barrs , Hunt , McBean , Kedge , Nicholson , Tritton , With , Dr . Noble , Lovell , Jenkins , Wells' visitor , Dr . Priestley , Barker , Dr . Smyth , Laundy , Hentsch , Stanton , Cavill , A . Button , Webster , Hatchttt , Cottrell , Dr . Ward , Harrison , Scott ,

Cculc ' try , Lalhsm , Titb , Everett , Carter , Aubert , Owen , Shaul , Holloway , Dr . Adams , Marcus , Walker , Dorey , T . Dorey , Hope , Ball , Gomm , Swinn , Longworth , IC . Smith , Jennings , Bennett , La Feuillade , W . Grimmett , J . Hope , Parr , Purkiss , Guff , Wiggleworth , Pearce , Spencer , Rockley , Ricketts . Lerwill , Skelton , Perrin , Glcver , Sanders , Geenley , Goodfellow , Routch , Gilbert , Cooks , Stritling , Bartlett , Hamilton , Buckeridge , Hawkins , Nettleship , Hirsch , Williams , Hamilton , Sheffield , Forster , Whitfield , Banks , P , Ie , Tyrer , Dr . Bott , and Batho .

Whittington Lodge , No . 862 . The last meeling of the present session—which has been a very successful and enjoyable one under the presidency of the genial and popular W . M ., Bro . T . H . T . Jarvis —was held at Fieemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 15 th inst . The members in attendance included Bros . T . H . T . Jarvis , W . M . ; H . Kemp , S . W . ; W . Tyler ,

J . W . j S . Godden . Treas . ; J . Weaver , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Clarkson , S . D . ; J . E . Southgate , D . C . ; W . Bradford , I . P . M . ; W . H . Godden , Stwd . ; J . Irving , P . M . ; A . V . Pauncefoot , P . M . ; G . H . Wavell , P . M . ; T . J . Collins , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br . j W . Green , 117 S ; J . Gull , S . W . 2264 ; O . Taylor , I . G . 1967 j J . Curtis , P . M . 22 S ; Captain C . J . Knightley , P . M . and Sec . 1744 ; F . Harrison , P . M . 27 ; and W . W . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 .

Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Bros . F . H . McClelland , T . C . C . Bond , and A . Harden were then raised to the Third Degree , the W . M . rendering the ritual and traditional history in an exceedingly able manner , receiving well-earned encomiums from the Grand Officers and brethren generally . After banquet at Fieemasons' Tavern , the Worshipful Master briefly gave the usual toasts .

Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas ., responded for " The Grand Officers , " and said that , in speaking of the Past Grand Officers , he had only to point to what they had done . He couldonl y say how proud and pleased he was to see the good name of the lodge so well maintained by the W . M . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., said the Grand Officers were all imbued with one

spirit—to advance Masonry in every shape and form . In the last few years ability and hard work had been recognised more considerably than in former times . He worked hard for 10 years on the Board of General Purposes , and was now grateful to the M . W . Grand Master for having appointed him a Grand Officer . He t' u ited he should not rest on his laurels , but do his work as a Mason , and always be to them and all the brethren of the Craft their true friend Bro . W . A . Scurrah .

Bro . W . Bradford , I . P . M ., proposed * ' The W . M ., " and said words were scarcely necessary to recommend the toast . He had only to call their attention to the manner in which the work was done in the lodge , and they were justly proud of their W . M . They would have to go back many years to find an equal for their VV . M ., and great credit was due to him , because he was not an old Mason . The W . M . would grace the Past

Masters' corner in the same manner as he had graced the chair of the Whittington Lodge . Bro . T . H . T . Jarvis , W . M ., returned sincere thanks for the hearty reception . He could only tell them , as he had told them before , that if he had done his work during the time he had had the honour to fill the chair to their satisfaction , he was more than repaid . Although not an old Mason , thc work was a labour of love . He had thrown his whole heart and soul into it , and was more than gratified at their approbation .

The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said the remembrance of what Bro Bradford did for them last year was fresh in their memories . Bro . W . Bradford , I . P . M ., replied . "The Visitors " was next submitted . Bros . Harrison ,- P . M . 27 ; Curtis , P . M . ; and Capt . C . J . Knightley , P . M ., Sec 1744 , responded .

For " Thc Treasurer and Secretary " Bro . Irvine , P . M ., replied for Bro . Weaver , P : M . and Secretary , who had been obliged by professional duties to leave early in the evening . Bro . Godden replied for the Treasurer ' s portion of the toast . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers" were given , Bro . Kemp , S . W ., responding for the latter . The Tyler's toast concluded an enjoyable ever . ing , which can be best summarised by saying the work was good , the dinner excellent , and the speeches short .

St . Lawrence Lodge , No . 2078 . The installation ceremony of this lodge took place at Scunthorpe Masonic Rooms on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . E . Si . Weigall , P . P . G . C ., was re-in stalled in the chair of K . S . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . R . M . J . Behrendt , P . J . G . W . The following oflicers were appointed : Bros . Dewhurst , S . W . ; Peace , J . W . ; Campbell , Sec . ; Langbridge , Treas . ; Morrison , S . D . ; Maldon , J . D . ; and Horner , Tyler .

After lodge the brethren adjourned to thc Blue Bell Hotel , where a capital banquet was provided by the host , Bro . Swaby . As the W . M . has occupied the chair before , thc toist of his health was very enthusiastic . Among the visitjrs were Bros . Dove , P . P . G . D . ; J . ' Constable , 14 S 2 , P . P . G . D . ; T . Barber W . M . ; and J . G . Eland , J . VV . 2259 .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321-A regular meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Bradford , on Thursday , the 4 th ult . Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M ., W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . S . Robinson , I . P . M . ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; C . II . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Last , KM ., Sec ; John Niven , P . M . ; R . S . Hird , S . W . ; W . II . F . Schutte , VV . M . 2330 , as J . W . ; W . S . Smith , as S . D . ; J . R . Peat , as J . D . ; | . S . Marsland , I . G . 5

K . B . Nicholls , Org . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; | . Morton , J . B . Fearnley , A . Swaine , F . Kinder , and J . S . Hedley . Visitors : Bros . ' J . Young , W . M . 302 ; J . Pickles , D . C . 302 ; T . M . Lawson , VV . M . 600 j A . Graham , Gooj G . C . Porritt , Goo ; H . B . Katcliffe , Goo ; A . Riley , 2330 j G . H . Hodgson , 2330 ; E . H . Walker , 2330 ; and K . N . Abbey , 1100 . After the minutes cf the previous meeting had been conlirmed , Bro . Townend was

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raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., the working tools being explaine by Bro . Robinson , I . P . M ., and thc charge delivered by Bro . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . The name of a gentleman was submitted for initiation and apologies tendered for the absence of a number of the brethren . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and with sang and sentiment a very pleasant evening was spent .

Hugh Owen Lodge , No . 2593 . Tlie first year of this successful lodge , which is composed exclusively of Poor Liw officials , was brought to a close at the Frascati Restaurant , on the 12 th inst ., when Bro . J . H . Rutherglen , who was installed as the first Master 12 months ago , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . H . G . Holland , who is also W . M . of No . 2054 . There was a numerous attendance of members , including Bros . 'J . H . Rutherglen , P . M ., W . M ., H . G . Holland , P . M . 2353 , W . M . 2054 , S . VV ., and W M . elect ; R . H . Nicholls , J . W . j

VV . Chapman Grigg , M . D ., Treas . ; Rev . F . J . Greenwood , H . Roberts , Sec . ; II . D . Aslett , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; T . H . Moon , P . M ., P . P . G . D .: G . F . Cox , P . M . ; T . W . Blott , P . M . ; T . Coulthard , P . M . ; W . T . Weston , P . M . ; F . Purkis , I . P . M . ; A . j . Turner , W . M . ; J . A . Shelton , W . M . j T . Bolton , W . M . j J . S . Coulson , H . B . Spaull , H . Wagstaff , G . F . Brooking , H . Jones , II . C . Wootton , J . M . Silliter , S . C . W . Drake , R . Hendy , F . AI . Kinkee , J . Wilson , and VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 .

Lodge was opened , the minutes read , and a candidate raised to the Third degree . Bro . H . G . Holland was then installed as W . M . by Bro . Rutherglen , who gave a very fine rendering of the ceremony . The following officers were invested . Bros . John H . Rutherglen , P . M . 1642 , I . P . M . j R . H . Nicholls , S . W . j J . W . Hunt , S . D . 2353 , J . W . j VV . Chapman Grigg , M . D ., P . M . 10 , 1635 , 159 1 , Treas . j Rev . F . J . Greenwood , Chap . ; H . Roberts , Sec . j H . Ramsbottom , S . D . ; C . G . Ridgway , J . D . ; J . B . Schrader , Org . ; E . A . Frith , I . G . ; H . D . Aslett , P . M . 1 S 92 , P . P . G . D . C .

Surrey , D . C . ; H . T . Willis , A . D . C . ; A . E . Lee and H . Tull , Stwds . ; and F . G . Soper , Assist . Sec . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Rutherglen , I . P . M . ; iwho was also asked to accept a large framed photograph of himself , the members expressing the hope that the photograph would be allowed to remain in the lodge room as a permanent reminder of their first W . M . Bro . Rutherglen , I . P . M ., returned thanks in appropriate terms , expressing his gratitude for the gifts and also for the kindness

which had been shown him during the first year's existence of the lodge . A vote ot thanks was accorded the I . P . M . for the generous gift of three handsome chairs , each bearing a suitable inscription , for use in the lodge . The Treasurer , Bro . Dr . Grigg , undertook to represent the lodge as Steward for the Boys' School , and a sum of five guineas was voted to his list . The attention of brethren was called to the fact that thc Hugh Owen Lodge of fnstruction meets at the Frascati on Friday evenings .

Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was followed by the customary toasts . In proposing " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . alluded to the movement inaugurated by his Royal Highness on behalf of the hospitals , and a collection was made at the table for this object , resulting in a donation of £ 5 . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " referred to the eminent services rendered to the Craft by the Pro G . M . and Deputy

G . M ., both in Grand Lodge and in their respective provinces . He ( Bro . Terry ) had been a Mason 38 years , and during that time had represented three Grand Masters , having upon 121 occasions consecrated lodges throughout the country—he had also consecrated between 60 and 70 chapters . He therefore thought that those slight services were some justification for having " caught the speaker's eye " and obtained Grand Office . He was an honorary member of over 300 lodges , and he had not , therefore , been an idle member of the Craft . He returned most sincere and grateful thanks for the toast .

Bro . J . H . Rutherglen , I . P . M ., said it would be his pleasing duly during his year of office to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " and he knew it would be received with enthusiasm and delight . He was somewhat reminded of a recent humorous observation on the London County Council to the ellect that if the butter of honour was all put on to one gentleman there would not be sufficient to go round . He would , therefore , save some for future meetings . They were fortunate in having as their second Master so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Holland , There could be nothing more likely to

conduce to the success of a young lodge , at least in its first year , than to be ruled by men of great ability and knowledge of the Craft—men who commanded the confidence of all the members . Of himself he could say nothing except that he had been placed in the position of first Master , not on account of his ability , but rather , he thought , for the position he had recently occupied in respect oi the service which this lodge served . He then told them he was not the man who ought to have taken the chair , although he had served the office in his mother lodge , but he did not claim to be a good worker . lie

hoped his connection with the lodge would make him take a greater interest in Freemasonry . He had done what he could to advance the interest of the Hugh Owen Lodge , but in the present W . M . and in those coming on they had ra : n who would be able to do a great deal for it . He was sure the brethren would drink the health of the W . M . with great cordiality , for during the past year when he ( the I . P . M . ) was not able to attend in time he did the work efficiently and well . He thanked Bro . Holland for that valuable assistance and only hoped the Great Architect would give him health and

strength to govern the Iodge with credit to himself and satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . H . G . Holland , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren . He had expected the toast to be well received , being amongst friends who all had the interest of the lodge at heart . He was very proud to have attained the position of W . M . of a London lodge , for he had always aspired to that distinction . When he was initiated into a very large lodge hc then expressed his wish to occupy the chair , but hc did not do so for many years . The opportunity arrived for him to become a founder of a loige in Herts , where

he became the first J . D ., and rose to be W . M . He was then asked by Bro . Dr . Moore , who was now the father of the Wilson lies Lodge , to join them , and he was now proud tc be the W . M . of a lodge bearing such a distinguished name . He was also pleased to bs the W . M . of the Hugh Owen Loige , hiving been a Poor Law officer for 23 years . He hoped the members would favour him , as they had the I . P . M ., with their best support . There was a bright prospect before the lodge , and it was likely there would b : a good number of initiates . Three had been proposed that evening , and he should ask them to

attend a lodge of emergency to initiate them . Ihere was a great deal of work to do , which ought not to be delayed until October . It had been proposed that during the summer there should be a summer outing , and that later on thjy should have a Misonic ball , and hop 3 d he should be assisted by the brethren to make both a success . He returned them sincere and heartfelt thanks , and hoped on many occasions to meet those round the table , and spend as pleasant an evening as he hoped they had done on the present occasion .

" The Joining Member " was next given and duly responded to by Bro . Hope . In proposing "The Masonic Charities , " theW . M . thankei those who supported his Stewardship for the Benevolent Institution , when he had the honour of taking up a sum of 100 guineas from that lodge . Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., in the course of his reply , referred to the

two Educational Institutions—the Girls' and Boys' Schools—the latter of which was to be removed into Herts . The Benevolent Institution started with 15 old men , at £ , a year , having one festival in three years , afterwards altered to one every two years , and then to an annual event . The festival this year realised £ 18 , 200 , since increased to £ iS , 6 oo , and the W . M ., by the kindness of that lodge and two lodges in Herts took up nearly £ un .

Bro . A . J . Turner , VV . M ., replied for " The Visitors , " and expressed their satisfaction at the splendid work , and thoir thanks for the enjoyment afforded them . He assured thebrethren thit their I . P . M . was as much respected in the parish where he lived and worked as in this lodge .

Bros . J . A . Shelton , VV . M ., and F . Purkiss , I . P . M ., also replied , after which "The Past Master" was warmly received and appropriately responded to by Bro . Rutherglen , I . P . M . Olher toasts were given , thc proceedings terminating , as usual , with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Miss Ida Hedges , Bros . J . E » Coulson and VV . Green , and Messrs . E . Clode , W . Fullerton , and A . Albrecht .