Presentation To Bro. W. A. Scurrah, Grand Standard Bearer.

He should always remember , when wearing the clothing , the kind hearts that surrounded him on that occasion and also those brethren who were absent . He was deeply grateful to Bro . McLeod for being present , knowing his numerous engagements , but they had worked harmoniously together on the Board of Management , which , he thought , would bear a grand comparison to the management

years ago . He must express his thanks to Bro . Stiles , who hid been a faithful friend ever since he entered Freemasonry , and much that he had leirnt and done had been owing to the words and kindly encouragement which their Chairman had given him . He hoped that his future conduct as a Mason would be such as to merit their approbation and merit the splendid gift they had presented to him on the present occasion .

Bro . J AMES STEPHENS , P . G . W . Bucks , proposed "The Secretary , Bro . Capt . C . J . Knightley , " and said that brother possessed one of thc most genial and kindest of dispositions , and was ever willing to do all in his power to serve his fellow man generally . Bro . Capt . C . J . KNIGHTLEY , P . M ., replied in appropriate terms , after which Bro . W . MARTIN , P . M ., gave "The Vice-Chairman . "

Bro . J . STEPHENS , P . G . W . Bucks , in response , said that without being egotistical , he took some little credit to himself for the position Bro . Scurrah occupied , for some two years ago , when first elected to the Board of General Purposes , he proposed Bro . Scurrah for the position of Vice-President . It was a necessity in their Institution that they should have at the head of their affairs msn of undoubted respectability , when they remembered that the Heir Apparent was their Grand Master .

. "The Chairman " was proposed by Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , and responded to by Bro . W . M . STILES , Past G . Treasurer , who expressed his appreciation for the honour of being elected the Chairman of a meeting which had been so convivial and jolly . " Our Guests " was acknowledged by Bros . J . M . MCLEOD , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . J . THOMAS , and T . C . WALLS .

The proceedings terminated , after the CHAIRMAN had expressed his appreciation of the excellent musical entertainment given by Bros . F . Svvinford , J . Cross , and Wilfred Davies .

Ladies' Night Of The Wellington Lodge, No. 548.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 .

Ladies , it is known , have ever had a hankering to solve the sacred mysteries of Masonry , and the fact that if not actually participating in the dread ceremonies of the Craft , they were at least assisting in that world-wide-known function—a Masonic dinner—added a zest to the enjoyment of those of the fairer sex who were present at the ladies' banquet in connection with the above lodge at the

Cannon-street Hotel on Wednesday evening , the ioth inst . If not concerned in the ceremonies themselves , they were rubbing shoulders with them , at the least . Before the arrival of " sisters" on the scene , however , the brethren had been doing most efficient work in the Three Degrees , with Bro . H . W . Wybourn in the chair , assisted by Bros . F . Jones , S . W . ; D . Jackson , J . W . ; W . Riminton , I . P . M . ; W , Jones , P . M ., Treas . ; Andrew Holmes , P . M ., Sec ; H . Groves , S . D . ; G . J .

Freame , J . D . ; B . Church , I . G . ; F . W . Hancock , P . M ., D . C ; W . E . Jeanes , A . D . C . ; C . Childs , W . E . Berryman , and A . J . Lawrence , Stewards ; J . Hall Org . ; and A . Ball , P . M ., Tyler . In the point of numbers , as in other respects , the dinner was a great success —an overflow table had to be arranged for some 20 of the brethren in another room , while nearly 100 sat down in the principal room .

Among those present , besides the officers of the lodge named , were Bros . J . J West , E . W . Hathersich , J . Youldon , C . Atkins , G . Newall , G . H . Kitson , J Macgregor , C . M . Challender , J . G . Milbourn , A . Ouiney , A . Atkins , R . J . Amos , G . W . Duck , W . L . Ommaney , W . A . E . Russell , A . R . Johnson , J . Humm , J Collins , J . B . Rolfe , R . Brisco , E . A . Brandon , F . T . Adams , H . Browne , R

Griggs , H . Plant , E . J . Chambers , F . C . Hillier , J . Laxton , J . T . Wood , J . W . Stoner , A . Martin , J . James , W . J . Harris , A . Bovay , C . Churchill , W . H . Newall , H . Mills , W . F . Corp , W . Dedman , W . Scott , G . Vanderherde , A . Mathams , T . A . Whiting , G . Carr , S . W . Jameson , J . Hall , C . Chandler , E . J . Campion , and others .

Among the ladies present were Mrs . H . W . Wybourn , Mrs . Riminton , Mrs . A . Holmes , Mrs . G . Newall , Mrs . Kitson , Mrs . Stoner , Mrs . Atkins , Mrs . and Miss Youldon , Mrs . Edwards , Mrs . W . H . Newall , Mrs . and Miss Mills , Mrs . Adkin , Mrs . Plant , Mrs . Jeanes , Mrs . Church , Mrs . Collins , Mrs . Jackson , Mrs .

Amos , Mrs . Wood , Mrs . Hathersich , Mrs . Hall , Mrs . Browne , Mrs . Adams , Mrs . Churchill , Mrs . Berryman , Mrs . James , Mrs . Mathams , Mrs . Jameson , Mrs . Humm , Mrs . Edwards , Mrs . Brisco , Mrs . Griggs , Mrs . Childs , Mrs . Johnson , Mrs . Carr , Mrs . Martin , Mrs . Chambers , Mrs . Quiney , Mrs . Burrell , Miss Mackenzie , Miss Rose Moss , and others .

After dinner the toasts of "The Queen and Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been proposedwith an eloquent little reference to the " Diamond Reign " from the chair , the toast of "The W . M . " was submitted by the I P . M ., who said that Bro . Wybourn , although only recently installed in the chair of K . S ., had performed the ceremonies

that night in a manner second to none in the history of the Iodge , to which he was sure to prove a credit . Bro . Wybourn was their jubilee Master , or at all events their fiftieth Master , and the occasion could not have been celebrated in a manner more fitting than by their festivities of that evening . He welcomed , in 'he name of the lodge , Mrs . Wybourn .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , responding , said that to a certain extent his occupancy of that position that night was due to his wife , who had persuaded "im , when he had made up his mind to relinquish active connection with the Craft , not to do so . He had not forgotten , he assured the brethren , that in a lod ge of nearly 100 members he had been unanimously -chosen W . M ., or [ orgotten the ceremonyand the eloquenceand dignity of the I . P . M . and as he

, , , looked upon the jewel which had been given to the I . P . M . by the lodge in commemoration of his year of office , and in recognition of his efficient working an d unfailing courtesy , he could never forget that the confidence reposed in him carried with it great responsibility , inasmuch as he had to maintain the prestige of ti . e ed ge for workingand its dignity . He was proud of the lod—they were

, ge very happy in their working—and he was especially proud to be its fiftieth Master . He asked members and officers to maintain the prestige of the lodge , and remarked upon the gratitude that all felt to their Preceptor , Bro . Milbourn , who , he knew , M " ' ^ d h ' s reward whenever he knew another pupil of his occupied the Master ' s chair .

ihe W . M ., proposing "The Initiates , " said that to them the toast meant Amission to an ancient and distinguished Order , a new sphere of thought and ¦> etion , a general desire for knowledge , and , he trusted , a sincere wish to render themselves more extensively serviceable to their fellow men . He gave them a nearl y welcome . To the members of thc lodge the toast meant an addition lo neir ranks , and , they hoped , assistance in maintaining the prestige of the lodge

Ladies' Night Of The Wellington Lodge, No. 548.

The initiates briefly responded . In proposing "The Ladies , " the W . M . said that a great ambassador , referr ing to the Queen's life and career , said upon them were strung all those virtues which made life admirable , desirable , and h ; ippy . He claimed the same for every lady there , the queens of their hearts and homes . The ladies shared their joys and sorrows , and that night they had invited them to share their joys , and to see as much as they possibly could of what went on in Freemasonry . The ladies had gladdened that evening by their presence , and he asked thc brethren to drink their health .

Bro . F . W . HANCOCK responded , expressing the hope that the ladies' banquet would become an annual affair . He was sure the ladies had thoroughly enjoyed themselves , and after this probably , when the brethren came home late , they would not object , as they would know they had been doing their duty . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Holmes , the Secretary , and Bro . W . Jones , the Treasurer , " who had been mainly instrumental in bringing the affair to a successful issue .

Bros . HOLMES and J ONES responded , the latter expressing the obligation of the members of the lodge to those who had assisted in the musical programme . "The Health of the Artists , " proposed by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . MATHAMS . "The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . MILBOURN , P . M . The ladies all received as souvenirs flower sprays and bjttles of scent .

A charming musical programme , here and there in which the speeches were set down , was contributed to by Mrs . Fred Adams , Miss Rose Moss , L . A . M ., Miss Elsie Mackenzie , Bros . W . Jones , P . M . ; R . Griggs , A . B jvay , F . E . Campion , A . Mathams , J . W . Stoner , W . J . Harris , R . Dennant , John Hall , Org . ; G . Freams , J . D . ; and A . E . Kipps—who , during the discussion of the menu , was concerned with Messrs . D . Dealer and J . H . Robinson in the rendering of a selection of music —was at the piano .

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

On Friday , the 12 th inst ., " our boys " and their friends spent a very pleasant evening together at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , the occasion being the annual concert in aid of the Benevolent and Grant Fund of their Association . The President of the Society , Bro . W . H . Bailey , G . Treasurer , was to have presided , but , owing to a sudden and unexpected call out of town , he was prevented from doing so . In his absence , the chair was taken by Bro . R . S . Chandler , the Treasurer of the Association .

In a few opening remarks , Bro . CHANDLER , in tones of regret , explained the unavoidable absence of their President , Bro . Bailey , and added that if he had been able to attend he would have received a hearty welcome from the members . The programme—a long and well-varied one—was carried through with great eclat . Madame A . H . Watkins , R . A . M ., won the hearts of all with her singing of " Amorous gold fish , " " The gay torn-tit , " and " Rory Darlin '; " Miss Madge St . Clair charmingly sang " Camilla and Rose ; " Mrs . Jessie Ta'Bois rendered with

much feeling and expression " Whisper , and I shall hear ; " and Miss Blanche Dunnett , G . S . M ., showed her thorough mastery of the pianoforte in her playing of "Valse Chromatique . " Two capital songs were rendered by Bro . C . Patrick O'Doherty ( Old Masonian)— ' Queen of the earth" and "The storm fiend , " Mr . A . H . Stephenson ( Old Masonian ) gave in excellent style" The night watch " and " Angels guard thee ; " and Mr . Arthur Bentley , of the Mohawk Minstrels , delighted everybody with " Mary of Argyll " and " My sweetheart when a boy . " Mr . N . E . Proff , an excellent elocutionist , recited " One more " and " The house

that Jack built . " Of the humorous element , Bro . Harry Hall ' s contributions were side-splitting , and Mr . Harry Jinks also created a good deal of laughter , each of these gentlemen receiving an encore . One of the most popular items on the programme was a musical sketch , entitled "Mr . and Mrs . Muffitt , " the characters consisting of Mr . Algernon Muffitt ( an adoring husband ) , Mr . Vincent J . Lee ( Old Masonian ) , and Mrs . Algernon Muffitt ( an enterprising wife ) , Miss Amy Jacobs . Each acted the part well and was loudly applauded . Mr . Frank Grant , F . R . C . O ., made an efficient accompanist .

At the close of the evening Bro . R . H . WILLIAMS , in complimentary terms , proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman , seconded by Bro . J . LEACH BARRETT , Vice-President , and duly carried . Bro . CHANDLER , in responding , first of all in the name of the company , thanked the artistes for the pleasant evening spent and mentioned that they had all g iven their services voluntarily . He then totk the opportunity of explaining

the objects of the Old Masonians' Association , that they had been established for two purposes , social intercourse and mutual assistance , the latter being the more important ; he added that the proceeds of the concert held that ni ght would be devoted to augmenting the fund they had set aside for assisting old scholars of their school who through misfortune might need it , that they had now about . £ 135 but he hoped by steady pegging away they would be able eventually to accumulate

a very substantial sum . Before concluding Bro . Chandler informed the members that he had hoped their esteemed Past President , Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , would have been able to have taken Bro . Bailey ' s place as chairman that night , but he had at the last moment been detained at Freemasons' Hall , he was , however , very glad that Bro . McLeod had been able to look in for a few minutes before attending an engagement in another part of the building . The evening was brought to a close with the National Anthem .

The duties of Steward were ably and energetically carried out b y Mr . G . Cross-Willett , Secretary , assisted by Bros . R . E . Barnes and C P . O'Doherty , and Messrs . C . W . Barber ar . d J . H . Hewett . We arc sure it will be gratifying to many of our readers to hear that thia

association of old scholars of our Institution at Wood Green is steadily gathering strength and numbers . In the past two years they have added a football and cricket club , the former , although so recently started , has acquitted itself well during the past season , and now the members are busy arranging for the cricket fixtures .

We are sure if any brother Mason would like to contribute a small donation to their much needed Benevolent Fund it would be very thankfully received and acknowledged by the Treasurer , Bro . R . S . Chandler , 37 , Adolphus-road . Finsbury Park , N ., or by the Secretary , Mr . G . Cross-Willett , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . C .

A BAYAKD SERMON AT ST . PAUL ' . —Preaching at St . Paul ' s Cathedral on Sunday last , the 14 th inst ., before thc United States Ambassador , Bro . the Archdeacon of London said they had had with them one duting the past four years they had Icuned to love and honour in the highest degree as a very genuine , sincere , and able contributor to permanent results of the highest kind . Nobody had done more to remove disagreements which had arisen between the two branches of the Anglo-Saxon race . In bidding farewell , it was not unfitting in the central cathedral of English life that they should offer their hcaitfelt acknowledgments to Mr . Uayaid for his unaffected kindness , his loyalty to his own people , and the ptwerful contributions he had made to the peace of the world .