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ment in the fact that he was installed by Bro . Slyman , P . M . He forgot how many years it was since that P . M . initiated the I . P . M . and himself , and since then they had received nothing but kindness at the hands of the Past Masters and officers . Had it not been for that kindness , he would never have come forward as their W . M ., because , although he had seen a good deal of life , he was sorry to say he had not that experience of Masonry which he ought to have to occupy that position . Therefore he thought it was very kind of them to have p laced him in the chair . He had to thank them for the
very hearty way in which they had been pleased to receive the toast of his health . The W . M . then proceeded to give the toast ot " The Initiate , " observing that he hoped Bro . Silberberg had been impressed with the solemnity of the proceedings . The initiate would doubtless be a valuable addition to the lodge . They wanted men who took an interest in their work , and who felt there was something real in Masonry . Bro . Silberberg responded , observing that h 2 had been deeply impressed , the
principles inculcated being those which had been his guiding star in life hitherto . Bro . W . O . Welsford , P . M . 1341 , in acknowledgment of "The Visitors , " said Bro . Hutchinson had only been their W . M . for about three hours , but the W . M . had been his master in business life for 13 years . He could only sav that if ths W . M . ruled the lodge with the same kindness , consideration , courtesy , and justice he had shown to his empires , Ihe members wmild have no cause to regret his election . and others also returned thanks
Bros . Sidney Smith , Geo . Simpson , Haycroft , . Bro . O . F . Viola , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and thanked the members for overlooking the shnrtromings which he , as a foreigner , naturally possessed . Bro . H . Sl > man , P . M , said he peiformed the installalion ceremony at very short notice and could only riy he had done his best . He initiated the W . M . and it was immensely gratifying to hear a brother like Bro . Welsford come forward and speak so highly of him . . ........ . the who
' •The Treasurer and Se retary " was the next toast given by W . M ., sincerely thanked the Secretary , Bro . Gardiner , for relieving him of an immense amount of responsibility and trouble . , „ ., ., „ , , Bros . Doble , Treas ., and Gardener , Sec , responded , and The O hcers" and the Tyler's tca ^ t closed the proceedings . . .... Bro . Walford , Org ., was assisted in a first class musical entertainment by Miss Marie Hooton , Miss Gertrude Snow , B : os . Sidwell Jones , H . S : hartau , P . P . G . Org ., and Fred Upton , and Mr . Hudson .
Hampden Lodge , No . 2427 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at Hampden House , St . Pancras , N . W ., on Tuesday , the i ith inst . There were present Bros . Thos . J . Mercer , WM . ; Geo . Glover , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Moss , B . A ., S . W . ; Edgar Gerson , I . W . ; Wm . Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Webb , Sec . ; H . P . Hawson , S . D . ; C . A . Underwood , J . D . ; W . E . Catesby , I . G . ; W . G . Smith , Org . ; R . D . CummingsP . M ., Stwd . ; Henry Thomas , TWerj 1 . Percy Filzserald , P . M . ; J . H .
, Collingridge , P . M . ; W . A . Bowman , Richard Wheatley , P . J . Haz-. lgrove , K . J . Grimwood , W . J . Dixon , P . M . ; W . J . Marchant , Wm . E . Kent , Frederick Percy Farren , John Ralph Elliott , Wm . P . Von Knoblanch , Isaac Seaman-Douglas Prior , Wm . Issott , James T . Catesby , FrancisO . Underwood , Thos . Carmichael Robert C . Hawkes , j . Rogers Ouilter , G . E . VVilliams , Harry Williams , VVm . Newby Pennington , VVm . J . Smith . and ~ Philip Docking Cox Sinclair . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br . ; Prof . Fi W . Driver . M . A ., P . M . 45 ; A . Brown , 5 S 9 ; F . A . Aderney , 25 S 0 ; S . A .
Marks , 1563 ; Ernest C . Langley , 1791 * . T . 1 . Sherbsrne , l . U . 144 O , turle Lee , 2264 ; Herbert Emlyn , 1348 ; E . H . O'Brien , 594 ; J . Reynolds , 1665 ; P . Elliott , 1732 ; R . Elliott , 1732 ; and J . R . Leydell , 201 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of last regular meeting and of lodge of emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . Edwin Styles , P . M ., and Robert Owen Hall as joining members . It proved unanimous in favour of each , and Bro . Robert Owen Hallbeing present , was admitted . Bro . Philio Docking Cox
, Sinclair was parked to the Degree of F . C . The installation of the W . M . elect then took place . Bro . T . Moss , B . A .. S . W ., was presented by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., to the Installing Master , the W . M ., Bro . Thos . James Mercer , who performed the ceremony of installation in an admirable manner . Afterthe new W . M . had been placed in the chair he invested the late W . M . as I . P . M . The W . M . was saluted by the Past Masters nreSBnt in the usual manner . On the return of the brethren to lodge , the VV . M .
iuvested his officers : Bros . Edgar Gerson , S . W . ; H . P . Hawson , j . W . ; William Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred C . Webb , Sec . ; G . A . Underwood , S . D . ; W . E . Catesby , J . D . ; Inac Seaman , 1 . 3 . ; W . G . Smith , Org . j Harry Williams , Asst . Org . j John Ralph Elliott , D . C . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., and W . Issott , Stwds . ; and Henry Thomas , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the three addresses in a thoroughly efficient and impressive style . There were two propositions for candidates at Ihe next meeting . The lodge was then closed * .
After the banq jet , the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were aptly given to , and heartily acknowledged by , the Bro . J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " . . , „ , . ' , .. "The Health of the VV . M . " was given in a few well-cho * en sentences by the
IP * M- ... Ihe W . M . replied with commendable brevity . As the hour was now late , the toasts of " The Visitors , " " The I . P . M ., " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" were briefly submitted , and received due recognition . . The Tyler ' s toast brought the successful evening to a close .
The Misses Ada Potter and Florence Glover , Bros . VV . G . Smith , G . VVilliams , and Herbert Emlyn contributed their valuable aid to the entertainment provided . Bro , Hud-on gave two humorous sketches . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . W . G . Smith , Org ., and H . Williams , Asst . Org .
Willesden Lodge , No . 2489 . The installation meeting of this ledge was held by dispensation at the Trocadero Restaurant , W ., on the 17 th inst ., when the members availed themselves of the opportunity cf entertaining a large number of visitors . Bro . C J . Marrian , the retiring W . M ., had rendered invaluable service io the lodge in its earlier career , as Secretary , and during Lis occupancy of the chair he has set an example of conscientious work which has met wilh hearty approbation . In the installation of his successor , however , Bro . Marrian 1 xcellcd his previous efforts by his rendering of the ceremony , a splendid
piece of woik , which Bro . Fenn set his imprimatur upon by declaring it to be absolutely word ptifret sccording to Emulation woiking . * - * uch high praise coming from so greal an puthority was well deserved . The members present included Bros . C J . Marrion , W . M . ; Stanhy Machin , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Sir Reginald Hanson , Birt ., M . P ., P . G . W .. P . M . ; R . Claude Robson , P . M . ; tt . Bartley Dinnis , P . P . G . W . Middx ., P . M .: F . W . C . Ilobrow , Treas . ; W . G . Greig , Sec . ; J . J . Hanbury , S . D . ; Walh-r Wtl'sman , P . M .. D . C ; Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; T . Fenn . P . G . W . ; VV . F . Gibbs Greiand
Webster , I . C . ; G . Ke > nilds VVood , Org . ; C . Stanley , J . VV . g , mmy others . Visitois : Bros . VV . Smilhett , P . S . G . D . ; C . D . Hoblyn , P . M ., Sec . 231 ; H . Machin , W . M . 231 ; H . Wilks , J . A . Adams , J . D . ; J . Clarke Saunders , Sec . 266 ; J . J . Woolley , P . M . 2191 ; B . D . Borradale , 1343 ; Stanley W . Bull , W . M . elect 23 G 1 ; J . Terry , J . VV . u 6 t ; J . Minter Flegg , P . M . 101 ; U . V . F . Seton , P . M ., Sec . 19 G 5 ; Kev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . Chap . Middx . ; J . Turner , P . M . 49 ; F . S . Hanson , G . Slivd . ; J . J . Powell , C . Pendleham , 23 G 1 ; F . G . Ivey , P . G . Stwd . ; Percy Machin ,
J . W . " 31 ; H . J . Gardner , P . M . 12 G 1 j Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . 200 J ; II . VV . bchartau , S . VV . 12 G 1 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . Lodge was opened , the dispensation read , the minutes confirmed , and communications from G . Lodge read . A very satisfactory report of the Permanent Committee was adopted . Bro . Stanley Machin was presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed by Bro . Marrian , I . P . M ., to whose working reference has already been made . The W . M . in excellent stvle invested the following officers : Bros . W . G . Greig , S . W . ; J ,
I . Hanbury , I . W . ; F . W . C . Hobrow , Treas . j F . W . Marrian , Sec . j R . E . H Fisher , S . D . ; W . F . Webster , J . D . ; W . Wellsman , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Reynolds Wood , Org . ; C . Stanley Gibbs , I . G . ; J . W . Greig and H . A . Seagrove , Stwds . j and J , Whiteway , Tyler . The I . P . M . having proposed his brother as a candidate for initiation , lodge was formally closed . After an enjoyable banquet , the toast list was proceeded with . In giving " The Grand Officers , " the VV . M . said the Willesden Lodge was particularly favoured , as they had amongst them an array of Grand Officers such as they
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had not seen since the consecration . Bro . Sir John Monckton , whom they were proud to number as an honorary member , had honoured them with his presence , and Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson they recognised as their principal founder and Past Master . They also welcomed Bro . Fenn , that most excellent worker , whose impressive rendering of the duties of Chaplain at the consecration they would never forget . There were also
present Bros . Sm-. thett , P . G . D ., and Frank Hanson , Grand Steward . The Grand Officers saw the lodge on its fifth anniversary , and he trusted they were satisfied it hid justified its existence . Their presence would give the members additional enthusiasm in their work , and put new life into these who composed the lodge , that they might be humble but worthy followers of ( he example set them in Grand Lodge .
Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., said it might be a bit rebellious , but he would contest the utterance of the W . M ., who said that Bro . Fenn was the only Grand Officer present who took part in the consecration of the lodge . H . ' . ( Bro . Monckton ) took a very active part in lhat cons crayon . He was invited to he S . VV ., and with a very bad cold on a very foggy nieht he duly arrived at Willesden Junction . A porter directed him to a hall where the Christian Brothers were holding their annual meeting ,
and aftera journey across a oa ' -yard he arrived at another hall and a mother ' s meeting . As he was sneezing so badly he went home , and the lodge made him an honorary member , and he cculd fay he lo . k a very active part duiing the consecration ceremony . He was repljing to the toast of Ihe Grand Officers for the third time in six days , and could not say anything new . They must judge the Grand Officers as they saw them . They were a fairly well set-up lot that n ght , and the bulk equalled the sample . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . W ., also responded .
Bro . C . | . Marrian , I . P . M ., in proposing the next toast , said that , as good wine needed no bush , < o " The Health of the VV . AL" needed no elaborate speech to recommend it . Bro . Stanley Machin was one of his earliest and most esteemed friends , and he could look back upon 30 years' friendship with his family . A happy year of offi : e had , therefore , been rendered doubly so by the pleasure of installing Bro . Michin as his successor and of proposing his health . Bro . Stanley Machin , W . M ., who was very heartily received , said he felt it difficult
to return thanks in an adequate manner for the I . P . M . ' s kindness in proposing the toast . The I . P . M . had alluded to the lengthened friendship that hid existed between them—a friendship which had been mutually appreciated . In connection with the Willesden Lodge , he could look back upon many friendships which had been cemented and increased , and also upon mere acquaintances that had b : en ripened , he was glad to say , into sincere and pure friendships . They were accepting an unknown quintity in him as their W . M . He appreciated their kindness and would do his utmost to deserve
their confidence . _ He could not fail to reaVue the responsibility of the proud position he held , which was increased by the splendid working done in the lodge by preceding Masters . In returning them sincere thanks for the fraternil ' way in which they had received the toast he could only say his earnest efforts would bl made to carry on thi work in the future as it had been carried on in the past . He only trusted that w ' . ien his turn came to hand over his duties to his successor he might be found deserving of at least some small share of their kind words *» nd expressions .
The W . M . next proposed ' * The I . P . M ., " who he said had fulfilled therr progn istications . The I . P . M . was able to look back upon a year of work that might be equalled and would never be excelled . So long as the lodge lasted so long would Bro . Marrian ' s work remain a bright and happy example . The I . P . M . took a most active part as Secretary in the concept ! in of the lodge and did such work as they ' could never forget . In presenting Bro . Marrian , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel he asked him to accept it as a small token of their sincsre respect and petsinll esteem and as a sm \ U * mark of grateful admiration for work done .
Bro . C . J . Marrian , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kind references of Bro . Fenn to his work and to the W . M . for his kindly proposition of the toast . He heartily appreciated the gift of the handsome jewel which would always be the proudest jewel he could wear coming from a lodge in which he had taken such interest and of which he was a founder . He had had a difficult task to perform , being the first Master to reach the chair who was new to the work , and was therefore anxious to do his very best . If he had
had any small measure of success he must attribute it entirely to the kind support he had received from the officers . Speaking for the Past Masters he was sure the VV . M . would received the same support , and could , therefore , rely upon a similar amount of success . For "The Visitors "—which included the largest number of visiting brethren ever entertained by the Iodge—Bros . Ivey , P . G . Stwd ., who initiated the VV . M ., and Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., returned suitable thanks .
" The Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bros . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., P . M . ; Claude Robson , P . M . ; Butler , P . M . ; and Bartley Dennis , P . M . " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers , " having been duly honoured a red letter night in the history of the Willesden Lodge was terminated by the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . Reynolds Wood , Org ., was ably assisted in the musical programme by Master Willie Gammage , and Bros . Arthur Johnson and Herbert Schartau , the litter of whom contributed several humorous songs in his own inimitable manner .
Molesey Lodge , No . 2473 . . On theSth inst ,, under the gavel of Bro . C . G . Sherwood , W . M ., the above lodge held what is practically the last of its summer meetings , at the Caste Hotel , East Molesey . On this , the first occasion since his installation , the , W . M ., well supported by his P . Ms ., amongst whom were Bros . C . O . Burgess , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., and Prov . S . G . W . of Berks ; E . L . Berry , P . M ., P . P I . G . D . ; and VValter Dinnis , I . P . M .,
had the opportunity of proving that the choice of the brethren had not fallen in a barren spot , the ceremony of initiation being admirably worked by him . As is usual at thc meetings of the Molesey Lodge , the Fourth Degree wis not in any way behind its predecessors , and the hospitality of the lodge was shared and appreciated by many wellknown Masons < f the Craft , amongst whom were Bro . Percy Hutton , W . M . 224 G , and many other biethren .
The W . M . proved himself no less at home at the banqueting table than in the working of the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts b : ing duly given , the evening was enlivened and tendered highly successful by the admirable rendering of songs and music by Bros . Berry , P . M . ; C . S . Mart Walker , Botwright , and the Organist and accompanist , Bro . II . J . Foan , and in time to catch the return train to London , the Tyler's toast was drunk , and all separated with regrets that it would probably not be before March next that they would again be able to meet in a similar genial manner .
Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . The first annual installation meeting of the above lodge ( since its consecration on October 9 th , 1 S 97 ) wa ! * held on Saturday , the ijth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , attended by the lollowin ? members : Bros . Edward Prince , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., W . M . ; John Baynes , J . W . ; E . C . Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; W . A . Cocks , P . M . 21 G 3 . Prov . G . Slwd ., Sec ; W . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 , S . D . ; Ernest Marshall . P . M . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . D . j H . W . NicholsonP . M . Sec . 3 S 2 P . P . D .
, , , G D . C . Middlesex , D . C . ; T . VV . Turner , A . D . C . j J . J . Simcox , P . M . 1 5 , Prov . G . Treas . Bucks , Org . ; A . A . Hardy , VV . M . elect 21 G 3 , I . G . ; VV . A . Hardy , S . VV . 87 , Steward ; A . Foyer , P . M . 3 S 2 ; A . W . Hall , sen ., A . W . Hall , jun ., VV . J . Wilson , A . Starkey , VV . L . James , | . M . Payne , ] . H . Harding , H . Scott , W . B . Kempton , and H . W . Barney . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Martin , P . M . 414 , P . A . G . D . C . England , Prov . G . Sec . ; R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Reg . j W . H . dales , P . M ., Treas . 87 ; Sydney Smith . W . M . 200 ; W . Andrews , I . W . 209 ; S . Knight , iun .. W . M . S 74 , P . l . G . D . ;
A . C . Layton , W . M . 771 ; II . G . W . D'Almaine , W . M . 945 ; F . J . C Forss , W . M . i S 6 Gj G . W . Fortescue , W . M . 2437 ; L . H . Walker , J . D . 2157 , J . W . 2163 , S . W . 2662 ; A . Newman , 3 S 2 ; J . J " . Fielder , 2096 ; S . E . Young , 1553 ; and Humphreys . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirm . lJ on-rl sitViae fnrmil kucinacc A ' tcnncaA / if tVta Wf JV / T narfApm-arl tllA r « rAM 1 nfllf-tfi Ol
initiating Mr . VV . B . Kempton and passing Bro . A . VV . Hall , jun . Bro . J . Ba ne ' . J . W ., was then presented as Master elect by Bro . Simcox , P . M . —who acted as D . of C . throughout the remainder of the proceedings—and was duly installed in an impressive manner by the outgoing Master , at whose request Bros . Sydney Smith , W . M . 2 59 ; A . C . Layton , W . M . 771 j and R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Reg ., acted asS . W ., J . W ., and I . G . resoectively during the ceremony . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows . * Bros . Edward Prince , P . M , 209 , P . P . G . S . of W „ I . P . M . and Sec : E . U Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . W . 5 W . A . Cocks , P . M . 2163 .
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ment in the fact that he was installed by Bro . Slyman , P . M . He forgot how many years it was since that P . M . initiated the I . P . M . and himself , and since then they had received nothing but kindness at the hands of the Past Masters and officers . Had it not been for that kindness , he would never have come forward as their W . M ., because , although he had seen a good deal of life , he was sorry to say he had not that experience of Masonry which he ought to have to occupy that position . Therefore he thought it was very kind of them to have p laced him in the chair . He had to thank them for the
very hearty way in which they had been pleased to receive the toast of his health . The W . M . then proceeded to give the toast ot " The Initiate , " observing that he hoped Bro . Silberberg had been impressed with the solemnity of the proceedings . The initiate would doubtless be a valuable addition to the lodge . They wanted men who took an interest in their work , and who felt there was something real in Masonry . Bro . Silberberg responded , observing that h 2 had been deeply impressed , the
principles inculcated being those which had been his guiding star in life hitherto . Bro . W . O . Welsford , P . M . 1341 , in acknowledgment of "The Visitors , " said Bro . Hutchinson had only been their W . M . for about three hours , but the W . M . had been his master in business life for 13 years . He could only sav that if ths W . M . ruled the lodge with the same kindness , consideration , courtesy , and justice he had shown to his empires , Ihe members wmild have no cause to regret his election . and others also returned thanks
Bros . Sidney Smith , Geo . Simpson , Haycroft , . Bro . O . F . Viola , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and thanked the members for overlooking the shnrtromings which he , as a foreigner , naturally possessed . Bro . H . Sl > man , P . M , said he peiformed the installalion ceremony at very short notice and could only riy he had done his best . He initiated the W . M . and it was immensely gratifying to hear a brother like Bro . Welsford come forward and speak so highly of him . . ........ . the who
' •The Treasurer and Se retary " was the next toast given by W . M ., sincerely thanked the Secretary , Bro . Gardiner , for relieving him of an immense amount of responsibility and trouble . , „ ., ., „ , , Bros . Doble , Treas ., and Gardener , Sec , responded , and The O hcers" and the Tyler's tca ^ t closed the proceedings . . .... Bro . Walford , Org ., was assisted in a first class musical entertainment by Miss Marie Hooton , Miss Gertrude Snow , B : os . Sidwell Jones , H . S : hartau , P . P . G . Org ., and Fred Upton , and Mr . Hudson .
Hampden Lodge , No . 2427 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at Hampden House , St . Pancras , N . W ., on Tuesday , the i ith inst . There were present Bros . Thos . J . Mercer , WM . ; Geo . Glover , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Moss , B . A ., S . W . ; Edgar Gerson , I . W . ; Wm . Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Webb , Sec . ; H . P . Hawson , S . D . ; C . A . Underwood , J . D . ; W . E . Catesby , I . G . ; W . G . Smith , Org . ; R . D . CummingsP . M ., Stwd . ; Henry Thomas , TWerj 1 . Percy Filzserald , P . M . ; J . H .
, Collingridge , P . M . ; W . A . Bowman , Richard Wheatley , P . J . Haz-. lgrove , K . J . Grimwood , W . J . Dixon , P . M . ; W . J . Marchant , Wm . E . Kent , Frederick Percy Farren , John Ralph Elliott , Wm . P . Von Knoblanch , Isaac Seaman-Douglas Prior , Wm . Issott , James T . Catesby , FrancisO . Underwood , Thos . Carmichael Robert C . Hawkes , j . Rogers Ouilter , G . E . VVilliams , Harry Williams , VVm . Newby Pennington , VVm . J . Smith . and ~ Philip Docking Cox Sinclair . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br . ; Prof . Fi W . Driver . M . A ., P . M . 45 ; A . Brown , 5 S 9 ; F . A . Aderney , 25 S 0 ; S . A .
Marks , 1563 ; Ernest C . Langley , 1791 * . T . 1 . Sherbsrne , l . U . 144 O , turle Lee , 2264 ; Herbert Emlyn , 1348 ; E . H . O'Brien , 594 ; J . Reynolds , 1665 ; P . Elliott , 1732 ; R . Elliott , 1732 ; and J . R . Leydell , 201 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of last regular meeting and of lodge of emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . Edwin Styles , P . M ., and Robert Owen Hall as joining members . It proved unanimous in favour of each , and Bro . Robert Owen Hallbeing present , was admitted . Bro . Philio Docking Cox
, Sinclair was parked to the Degree of F . C . The installation of the W . M . elect then took place . Bro . T . Moss , B . A .. S . W ., was presented by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., to the Installing Master , the W . M ., Bro . Thos . James Mercer , who performed the ceremony of installation in an admirable manner . Afterthe new W . M . had been placed in the chair he invested the late W . M . as I . P . M . The W . M . was saluted by the Past Masters nreSBnt in the usual manner . On the return of the brethren to lodge , the VV . M .
iuvested his officers : Bros . Edgar Gerson , S . W . ; H . P . Hawson , j . W . ; William Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred C . Webb , Sec . ; G . A . Underwood , S . D . ; W . E . Catesby , J . D . ; Inac Seaman , 1 . 3 . ; W . G . Smith , Org . j Harry Williams , Asst . Org . j John Ralph Elliott , D . C . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., and W . Issott , Stwds . ; and Henry Thomas , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the three addresses in a thoroughly efficient and impressive style . There were two propositions for candidates at Ihe next meeting . The lodge was then closed * .
After the banq jet , the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were aptly given to , and heartily acknowledged by , the Bro . J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " . . , „ , . ' , .. "The Health of the VV . M . " was given in a few well-cho * en sentences by the
IP * M- ... Ihe W . M . replied with commendable brevity . As the hour was now late , the toasts of " The Visitors , " " The I . P . M ., " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" were briefly submitted , and received due recognition . . The Tyler ' s toast brought the successful evening to a close .
The Misses Ada Potter and Florence Glover , Bros . VV . G . Smith , G . VVilliams , and Herbert Emlyn contributed their valuable aid to the entertainment provided . Bro , Hud-on gave two humorous sketches . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . W . G . Smith , Org ., and H . Williams , Asst . Org .
Willesden Lodge , No . 2489 . The installation meeting of this ledge was held by dispensation at the Trocadero Restaurant , W ., on the 17 th inst ., when the members availed themselves of the opportunity cf entertaining a large number of visitors . Bro . C J . Marrian , the retiring W . M ., had rendered invaluable service io the lodge in its earlier career , as Secretary , and during Lis occupancy of the chair he has set an example of conscientious work which has met wilh hearty approbation . In the installation of his successor , however , Bro . Marrian 1 xcellcd his previous efforts by his rendering of the ceremony , a splendid
piece of woik , which Bro . Fenn set his imprimatur upon by declaring it to be absolutely word ptifret sccording to Emulation woiking . * - * uch high praise coming from so greal an puthority was well deserved . The members present included Bros . C J . Marrion , W . M . ; Stanhy Machin , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Sir Reginald Hanson , Birt ., M . P ., P . G . W .. P . M . ; R . Claude Robson , P . M . ; tt . Bartley Dinnis , P . P . G . W . Middx ., P . M .: F . W . C . Ilobrow , Treas . ; W . G . Greig , Sec . ; J . J . Hanbury , S . D . ; Walh-r Wtl'sman , P . M .. D . C ; Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; T . Fenn . P . G . W . ; VV . F . Gibbs Greiand
Webster , I . C . ; G . Ke > nilds VVood , Org . ; C . Stanley , J . VV . g , mmy others . Visitois : Bros . VV . Smilhett , P . S . G . D . ; C . D . Hoblyn , P . M ., Sec . 231 ; H . Machin , W . M . 231 ; H . Wilks , J . A . Adams , J . D . ; J . Clarke Saunders , Sec . 266 ; J . J . Woolley , P . M . 2191 ; B . D . Borradale , 1343 ; Stanley W . Bull , W . M . elect 23 G 1 ; J . Terry , J . VV . u 6 t ; J . Minter Flegg , P . M . 101 ; U . V . F . Seton , P . M ., Sec . 19 G 5 ; Kev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . Chap . Middx . ; J . Turner , P . M . 49 ; F . S . Hanson , G . Slivd . ; J . J . Powell , C . Pendleham , 23 G 1 ; F . G . Ivey , P . G . Stwd . ; Percy Machin ,
J . W . " 31 ; H . J . Gardner , P . M . 12 G 1 j Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . 200 J ; II . VV . bchartau , S . VV . 12 G 1 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . Lodge was opened , the dispensation read , the minutes confirmed , and communications from G . Lodge read . A very satisfactory report of the Permanent Committee was adopted . Bro . Stanley Machin was presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed by Bro . Marrian , I . P . M ., to whose working reference has already been made . The W . M . in excellent stvle invested the following officers : Bros . W . G . Greig , S . W . ; J ,
I . Hanbury , I . W . ; F . W . C . Hobrow , Treas . j F . W . Marrian , Sec . j R . E . H Fisher , S . D . ; W . F . Webster , J . D . ; W . Wellsman , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Reynolds Wood , Org . ; C . Stanley Gibbs , I . G . ; J . W . Greig and H . A . Seagrove , Stwds . j and J , Whiteway , Tyler . The I . P . M . having proposed his brother as a candidate for initiation , lodge was formally closed . After an enjoyable banquet , the toast list was proceeded with . In giving " The Grand Officers , " the VV . M . said the Willesden Lodge was particularly favoured , as they had amongst them an array of Grand Officers such as they
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had not seen since the consecration . Bro . Sir John Monckton , whom they were proud to number as an honorary member , had honoured them with his presence , and Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson they recognised as their principal founder and Past Master . They also welcomed Bro . Fenn , that most excellent worker , whose impressive rendering of the duties of Chaplain at the consecration they would never forget . There were also
present Bros . Sm-. thett , P . G . D ., and Frank Hanson , Grand Steward . The Grand Officers saw the lodge on its fifth anniversary , and he trusted they were satisfied it hid justified its existence . Their presence would give the members additional enthusiasm in their work , and put new life into these who composed the lodge , that they might be humble but worthy followers of ( he example set them in Grand Lodge .
Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., said it might be a bit rebellious , but he would contest the utterance of the W . M ., who said that Bro . Fenn was the only Grand Officer present who took part in the consecration of the lodge . H . ' . ( Bro . Monckton ) took a very active part in lhat cons crayon . He was invited to he S . VV ., and with a very bad cold on a very foggy nieht he duly arrived at Willesden Junction . A porter directed him to a hall where the Christian Brothers were holding their annual meeting ,
and aftera journey across a oa ' -yard he arrived at another hall and a mother ' s meeting . As he was sneezing so badly he went home , and the lodge made him an honorary member , and he cculd fay he lo . k a very active part duiing the consecration ceremony . He was repljing to the toast of Ihe Grand Officers for the third time in six days , and could not say anything new . They must judge the Grand Officers as they saw them . They were a fairly well set-up lot that n ght , and the bulk equalled the sample . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . W ., also responded .
Bro . C . | . Marrian , I . P . M ., in proposing the next toast , said that , as good wine needed no bush , < o " The Health of the VV . AL" needed no elaborate speech to recommend it . Bro . Stanley Machin was one of his earliest and most esteemed friends , and he could look back upon 30 years' friendship with his family . A happy year of offi : e had , therefore , been rendered doubly so by the pleasure of installing Bro . Michin as his successor and of proposing his health . Bro . Stanley Machin , W . M ., who was very heartily received , said he felt it difficult
to return thanks in an adequate manner for the I . P . M . ' s kindness in proposing the toast . The I . P . M . had alluded to the lengthened friendship that hid existed between them—a friendship which had been mutually appreciated . In connection with the Willesden Lodge , he could look back upon many friendships which had been cemented and increased , and also upon mere acquaintances that had b : en ripened , he was glad to say , into sincere and pure friendships . They were accepting an unknown quintity in him as their W . M . He appreciated their kindness and would do his utmost to deserve
their confidence . _ He could not fail to reaVue the responsibility of the proud position he held , which was increased by the splendid working done in the lodge by preceding Masters . In returning them sincere thanks for the fraternil ' way in which they had received the toast he could only say his earnest efforts would bl made to carry on thi work in the future as it had been carried on in the past . He only trusted that w ' . ien his turn came to hand over his duties to his successor he might be found deserving of at least some small share of their kind words *» nd expressions .
The W . M . next proposed ' * The I . P . M ., " who he said had fulfilled therr progn istications . The I . P . M . was able to look back upon a year of work that might be equalled and would never be excelled . So long as the lodge lasted so long would Bro . Marrian ' s work remain a bright and happy example . The I . P . M . took a most active part as Secretary in the concept ! in of the lodge and did such work as they ' could never forget . In presenting Bro . Marrian , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel he asked him to accept it as a small token of their sincsre respect and petsinll esteem and as a sm \ U * mark of grateful admiration for work done .
Bro . C . J . Marrian , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kind references of Bro . Fenn to his work and to the W . M . for his kindly proposition of the toast . He heartily appreciated the gift of the handsome jewel which would always be the proudest jewel he could wear coming from a lodge in which he had taken such interest and of which he was a founder . He had had a difficult task to perform , being the first Master to reach the chair who was new to the work , and was therefore anxious to do his very best . If he had
had any small measure of success he must attribute it entirely to the kind support he had received from the officers . Speaking for the Past Masters he was sure the VV . M . would received the same support , and could , therefore , rely upon a similar amount of success . For "The Visitors "—which included the largest number of visiting brethren ever entertained by the Iodge—Bros . Ivey , P . G . Stwd ., who initiated the VV . M ., and Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., returned suitable thanks .
" The Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bros . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., P . M . ; Claude Robson , P . M . ; Butler , P . M . ; and Bartley Dennis , P . M . " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers , " having been duly honoured a red letter night in the history of the Willesden Lodge was terminated by the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . Reynolds Wood , Org ., was ably assisted in the musical programme by Master Willie Gammage , and Bros . Arthur Johnson and Herbert Schartau , the litter of whom contributed several humorous songs in his own inimitable manner .
Molesey Lodge , No . 2473 . . On theSth inst ,, under the gavel of Bro . C . G . Sherwood , W . M ., the above lodge held what is practically the last of its summer meetings , at the Caste Hotel , East Molesey . On this , the first occasion since his installation , the , W . M ., well supported by his P . Ms ., amongst whom were Bros . C . O . Burgess , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., and Prov . S . G . W . of Berks ; E . L . Berry , P . M ., P . P I . G . D . ; and VValter Dinnis , I . P . M .,
had the opportunity of proving that the choice of the brethren had not fallen in a barren spot , the ceremony of initiation being admirably worked by him . As is usual at thc meetings of the Molesey Lodge , the Fourth Degree wis not in any way behind its predecessors , and the hospitality of the lodge was shared and appreciated by many wellknown Masons < f the Craft , amongst whom were Bro . Percy Hutton , W . M . 224 G , and many other biethren .
The W . M . proved himself no less at home at the banqueting table than in the working of the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts b : ing duly given , the evening was enlivened and tendered highly successful by the admirable rendering of songs and music by Bros . Berry , P . M . ; C . S . Mart Walker , Botwright , and the Organist and accompanist , Bro . II . J . Foan , and in time to catch the return train to London , the Tyler's toast was drunk , and all separated with regrets that it would probably not be before March next that they would again be able to meet in a similar genial manner .
Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . The first annual installation meeting of the above lodge ( since its consecration on October 9 th , 1 S 97 ) wa ! * held on Saturday , the ijth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , attended by the lollowin ? members : Bros . Edward Prince , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., W . M . ; John Baynes , J . W . ; E . C . Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; W . A . Cocks , P . M . 21 G 3 . Prov . G . Slwd ., Sec ; W . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 , S . D . ; Ernest Marshall . P . M . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . D . j H . W . NicholsonP . M . Sec . 3 S 2 P . P . D .
, , , G D . C . Middlesex , D . C . ; T . VV . Turner , A . D . C . j J . J . Simcox , P . M . 1 5 , Prov . G . Treas . Bucks , Org . ; A . A . Hardy , VV . M . elect 21 G 3 , I . G . ; VV . A . Hardy , S . VV . 87 , Steward ; A . Foyer , P . M . 3 S 2 ; A . W . Hall , sen ., A . W . Hall , jun ., VV . J . Wilson , A . Starkey , VV . L . James , | . M . Payne , ] . H . Harding , H . Scott , W . B . Kempton , and H . W . Barney . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Martin , P . M . 414 , P . A . G . D . C . England , Prov . G . Sec . ; R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Reg . j W . H . dales , P . M ., Treas . 87 ; Sydney Smith . W . M . 200 ; W . Andrews , I . W . 209 ; S . Knight , iun .. W . M . S 74 , P . l . G . D . ;
A . C . Layton , W . M . 771 ; II . G . W . D'Almaine , W . M . 945 ; F . J . C Forss , W . M . i S 6 Gj G . W . Fortescue , W . M . 2437 ; L . H . Walker , J . D . 2157 , J . W . 2163 , S . W . 2662 ; A . Newman , 3 S 2 ; J . J " . Fielder , 2096 ; S . E . Young , 1553 ; and Humphreys . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirm . lJ on-rl sitViae fnrmil kucinacc A ' tcnncaA / if tVta Wf JV / T narfApm-arl tllA r « rAM 1 nfllf-tfi Ol
initiating Mr . VV . B . Kempton and passing Bro . A . VV . Hall , jun . Bro . J . Ba ne ' . J . W ., was then presented as Master elect by Bro . Simcox , P . M . —who acted as D . of C . throughout the remainder of the proceedings—and was duly installed in an impressive manner by the outgoing Master , at whose request Bros . Sydney Smith , W . M . 2 59 ; A . C . Layton , W . M . 771 j and R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Reg ., acted asS . W ., J . W ., and I . G . resoectively during the ceremony . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows . * Bros . Edward Prince , P . M , 209 , P . P . G . S . of W „ I . P . M . and Sec : E . U Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . W . 5 W . A . Cocks , P . M . 2163 .