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Whitehead . The W . M . next rose and among his remarks said of all the Masters who had passed the chair in the Sphinx Lodge none were more worthy , and the jewel never more heartily given than to Bro . Whitehead . In reply , Bro . Whitehead said he was pleased and highly gratified at receiving the Past Master ' s jewel presented to him , and he hoped to do in the future what he had done in the past for the benefit of the lodge . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , personally superintended , and carried out in her usual capable manner .

The banquet ended , the W . M . presented the toast of '' The Queen and the Craft " inmost loyal and affectionate terms , and which was honoured by all , and also that of " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " which called for few remarks indeed , but certainly under his auspicious guidance Freemasonry had flourished to a much greater extent than previous Grand Masters . The toast of " The Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M .. and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was next proposed by the VV . M ., who remarked that their duties

were carried out in a most exemptary manner as those privileged to attend Grand Lodge could testify . The Sphinx Lodge was highly honoured in having among its Past Masters such brethren of distinction as Bros . P . A . Nairne , P . G . D . ; R . J . Voisey , P . G . S . B ., who had been a most zealous and faithful worker for so many years , and the brethren congratulated him upon his recent selection amonar tho Grand Officers , and also Bro . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P ., who was unavoidably absent that night , which was deeply regretted . The W . M . said he could add nothing to the lustre ot those worthy brethren , and he asked that the toast be drunk to most cordially .

Brc . P . A . Nairne , P . G . D ., in reply , said that he most warmly thanked thebrethren for their kind reception of the toast of the Grand Officers , and begged to be excused speaking more as a week previously he was very indisposed and could not speak . Bro . R . J . Voisey said as Bro . P . Nairne had lost his voice he had lost his speech , for he felt he could not do justice to such an august body , and the mantle of Bro . Nairne had not fallen upon him . It was an entirely new toast to him , and as a Grand Officer he had had so few opportunities of attending Grand Lodge . However , he was proud

of the position , and heartily thanked the VV . M . for the kind expressions towards him . He also stated that a representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was present in the person of Bro . Sinclair , Prov . G . Sec . of Ayrshire , who had travelled 400 miles to be present at the Sphinx Lodge , and the brethren Wire proud to welcome sa eminent a Mason ; also that many Grand Officers would havebeen delighted to be present and with such excellent work as had been exhibited by tha ( . P . M . and the officers of the lodge , and also to know that so good a brother as the W . M . had been installed to carry nut the same .

Bro . B . T . Whitehead , I . P . M ., in presenting the toast of "The W . M ., " said it was his privilege and duty to propose it to one so worthy and esteemed . Those who had known the W . M . as many years as he ( the I . P . M . ) had , knew the carefnl and capable manner he had always fulfilled his duties in the lodge . He was an excellent worker , and had already filled the chair , and received the Past Master's jewel tor able services rendered in the Clapham Lodge . He felt confident that thebrethren could look forward

to a very successful year , and the duties being carried out most efficiently , for it was a well-known fact that the brethren resident in Camberwell were good workers . All he ( the I . P . M . ) knew of Masonic knowledge was learned in Camberwell , and as the VV . M ,, Bro . Snell , had been a resident in Camberwell for so many years , it spoke for itself that the year would be one of great success to the lodge . He asked the brethren to drink most cordially .

Bro . W . T . Snell , W . M ., in reply , said he most heartily thanked the brethren for such a reception , and he felt greatly honoured to be VV . M . of the Sphinx Lodge , in which he was initiated , and which stood so high in numbers and importance . He had been introduced by the esteemed Bro . R . J . Voisey , and had thought then that he should have been many more years in arriving at the position of VV . M . ; but circumstances had happened which had enabled him to attain that proud position of so important a lodge in South London , and hc most sincarely thanked the brethren tor the great honour done him .

The toast of " The Visitors " received at the hands of the W . M . a most cordial and hearty greeting , which was characteristic of the lodge . It was felt in the Sphinx Lodge a great privilege to welcome a goodly array , especially at installations , and that occasion was no exception , there being 3 G present . There were among the number two very distinguished Masons—Bro . Sinclair , of Grand Lodge of Scotland , and Bro . Styles , of the Huelon Lodge , Santiago , Chili , South America , whom the W . M . coupled with the toast , together with Bros . Stone , W . M . 1 G 41 ; Edwards , W . M . 2005 ; Brickwell , W . M . 2016 ; and Andrews .

In reply , Bro . Sinclair , in an exhaustive and instructive speech , spoke of the different associations in the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and thc manner in which they were carried out—so different to our working , but yet all tending to the one and the same grand issue . He also stated the pleasure it gave him to be present after so long a journey , and congratulated the excellent working of the lodge , and offered a hearty greeting to all who ever attended his lodge over the Border . Bio . Styles also , in a very pertinent speech , thanked Bro . Falkner for his presence there that evening , and to him he was deeply grateful , for he had witnessed excellent

working , although so different to that he had been accustomed to in Chili . He had been a Mason for 35 years , and most of that time where the language of the country was Spanish , and it certainly afforded him a great pleasure to be in the company of so many English brethren which he had never experienced before . It proved the universality of the Science for he had been associated and connected with the lodges the most southern in the Southern Hemisphere . In Chili there were about 30 lodges , and a membership of about 1500 brethren . He heartily thanked the brethren . Bros . Stone , Edwards , Andrews , and Brickwell also ably responded .

The W . M . next presented the toast of "The I . P . M . and P . Ms , of the Lodge , " and said in the wisdom of the esteemed Bro . Dir . of Ceres , he had coupled the two toasts together , as the time was rather limited . Of the I . P . M ., the ceremony of installation had been carried out in a most perfect manner , and , in fact , he had proved himself one of the very best , for the work during the whole year had been of an exemplary kind . It would be difficult to visit any lodge and find the work done better , and to him ( the VV . M . )

the manner the three addresses were rendered seemed to open up to him a new life , and had appealed to him in such a way that had not been experienced before . It was only due to tender a very hearty vote of thanks for his admirable work that evening , and also for his services throughout the year . Also of the P . Ms ., who had done honour to the lodge , and of whom there was a goodly array to support the VV . M ., and who were ever ready to support the chair in every possible manner with the same excellence which characterised their working .

In reply Bro . Whitehead , with feelings of emotion , said he was hardly deserving of such flattering remarks , but at the san . e lime he always said , when he took office , that he would do his very best to carry it out . lt redounded upon his worthy father , Bro . Voisey , who initiated him , and also B .-o . Dr . K jse , the excellent Preceptor of the Rose Lodge ot Instruction , under whom he had gained his thorough knowledge of

Freemasonry . He recommended the brethren to attach themselves to that lodge of instruction so that they could be able to peiform the duties efficiently , and become worthy Masters of tbe Sphinx Lodge . Now he was numbered among such an array ot illustrious brethren , he should do all he possibly could in the future as in the past , and whenever the VV . M . required hirn his services were at the W . M . ' s disposal .

, . ^ - Goldschmitt also ably responded , and especially mentioned the excellence of the installation ceremony by the LP . M ., and with what pride he was now welcomed to the ranks of the P . Ms .

I he toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " coupled with " The Treasurer and ¦ secretary , " was next proposed by the VV . M ., congratulating himself upon such an f w i array * He , with the brethren , was deeply grieved at the continued illness or Bro . Reynolds , P . AL , Treas ., and hoped he would soon recover . Tne VV . M . also th 0 ! j" hlgh eul ° K ' of Bro . R . Elgar , P . M ., Sec , who was a tower of strength in tne lodge , as also ot the whole of the ollicers , who were one and all capa 'le . Ihe

toast was responded to most ably by Uro . Elgar , Sec , who apologised for the fh-ffr !* i . i ' " * = er , but whose spirit was with the lodge , and also for himself mat he should continue to do his utmost tor the weluris of the Sphinx Lodge . Of „ ° - f ' , ! * Youn B * P-M ., S . W . ; W . G . Vaughan , J . W . ; R . J . Pitt , L . R . A . M ., ¦ 1 1 , -r Wal " = ' ' Phillips , Stwd ., also very suitably replied . 1 he lyler ' s toast closed a memorable meeting . Pj . A " excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . R . J . An r . 'S 1 > i't ot the ledge , the artistes bsing tnu Euterpean Vocal Quartette , Mi 3 s M *" | - i * Ml "> sAn " Wilson , Mrs . Albert Corn ill , and Mr . Musgrave Tufnail ; iss liuith Potter lot great promise ) and Miss Rose Hill ; at the piano . Bros . George p ' ViKWttandU . 1 . Put .

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Horwich Lodge , No , 2324 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . W . GLOVER . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Bridge Hotel , Horwich , on the 13 th instant . There were present : Bros . W . H . Howarth , W . M . ; Thos . Cooper , I . P . M . ; W . W . Glover , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Jas . Ryder , J . W . ; Rev . T . Storey Bates , Chap . ; R . Hampson , Treas . ; W . M . Varley , P . M ., acting Sec ; F . Thornham , S . D . ; Jas . Kay , J . D . ; Ralph Bates , D . C ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker ,

P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; John Wood , W . Baldwin , J . H . Hadfield , and R . T . Ccurt , Stwds . ; T . Eddlestone , Tyler ; F . M . Palmer , P . M . ; Z . Tetlow , P . M . ; J . H . Howarth , P . M . ; M . Guthrie , E . W . Buckley , W . J . Slater , E . E . Jones , J . Dongill , P . Coulthurst , F . Dickens , C . Levitt , W . Booth , G . Cunliffe , A . Parr , H . L . Compton , W . Stacey , E . W . Short , H . Barker , Geo . Holford , Thos . Hope , Jno . Heald , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Wm . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; T . H . Margisori , P . M . 1126 ; J . C . Varley , P . M . 277 :

John Urmston , P . M . 1723 ; Hy . Dickinson , W . M . 1032 ; T . Y . Fowler , J . W . 1032 ; J . F . K . Wreyford , I . G . 2631 ; J . Farnworth , 350 ; W . Grimes , 252 S ; J . R . Gledhill , 992 ; R . H . Entwistle , 1325 ; T . Baldwin , 935 ; J . Bentley , 2363 ; A . W . Boughton , 1723 ; A . T . Ramsden , 1723 ; and C . Scott , I . G . 2269 . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . fi . Howarth , W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . W . Glover , S . W ., was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . W . M . Varley , P . M ., by Bro . W . H .

Howarth , W . M . Bro . Varley carried out the ceremony in a most excellent and impressive manner . Bro . Glover was proclaimed Master , and saluted in the Three Degrees . Bro . W . H . Howarth presented the working tools . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers , the addresses being given by Bro . W . H . Howarth : Bros . W . H . Howarth , I . P . M . ; Jas . Ryder , S . W . ; F . Thornham , J . VV . ; Rev . T . Storey Bates , Chap . ; Richard Hampson , Treas . ; W . M . Varley , P . M ., Sec ; J . Kay , S . D . ; R . Harrison ; J . D . ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M .,

P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Ralph Bates , D . C . ; Z . Tetlow , P . M ., A . D . C . ; T . Eddlestone , I . G . ; J . H . Hadfield , R . T . Court , and M . Guthrie , Stwds . ; and W . Baldwin , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were given by Bros . T . Cooper , P . M ., Z . Tetlow , P . M ., and Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., respectively . The balance sheet , a very favourable one , was adopted , and Bro . Whitaker re-elected Charity Representative . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed .

The brethren adjourned to the banquet , a most sumptuous one , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Parr and his good wife . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " "The Earl of Lathom , R . W . Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , and

the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were proposed by the W . M . Bro . Jno . Heald , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , in responding , spoke highly of the good work he had that day seen in the Horwich Lodge , and wished the W . M . and brethren every prosperity . He was proud to be one of its founders and noticed that the cause of Charity had been brought well to the front during the past 12 months . Bro . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., also responded .

The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of Bro . Lord Stanley , M . P ., R . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , " and an honorary member of 2324 , spoke of the great work which the worthy Prov . G . M . was doing in South Africa for his Queen and country . Bros . Wm . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and E . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . Tyler , responded , and after congratulating the W . M . on the position he had that day attained , referred to their R . W . Prov . G . Master whom they hoped to have back amongst them at a very early date .

The I . P . M ., Bro . VV . H . Howarth , proposed the next toast—that of "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . W . W . Glover . " The I . P . M . said he had followed keenly the doings of the W . M . since he was initiated some seven years ago . He had been a faithful and zealous Mason , and h ad served every office from Steward in an admirable manner . The VV . M . responded , and thanked the brethren for receiving the toast in such a hearty manner . He asked them to rally round him , so that when the time came for him to leave the chair he might feel that harmony and concord had prevailed during the whole period .

The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . W . M . Varley , P . M . " Bro . Varley , in replying , said it was a very proud day in his life , as the whole of the work relating to the installation had been done by the Past Masters of the lodge . Bro . Varley also mentioned that he had never missed a lodge meeting since the consecration .

The W . M . proposed the toast of "The I . P . M . of the Lodge , " and referred to the good work which Bro . W . H . Howarth had done during the 12 months . The brethren had shown their appreciation of it by subscribing a handsome jewel , which he had great pleasure in presenting , and he hoped the I . P . M . would have long life and good health to wear it . Bro . W . H . Howarth , I . P . M ., in responding , thanked the W . M . for the very

flattering remarks he had made regarding him , and advised the W . M . during the coming year to do as the older Past Masters had done , viz ., rule with a firm hand . Some brethren thought he had been a little too strict , but it was all for the good of Freemasonry , and what was the result ?—the brethren bad found out it had been to their advantage , and had shown it by presenting to him that beautiful jewel , for which he heartily thanked them , and trusted , as the W . M . had said , that he might have long life and good health to wear it .

Bro . Thornham , J . W ., proposed "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" in a very happy manner , and Bro . Ramsden responded . Bro . Ryder , S . W ., in proposing "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " referred to the quotation on the toast

list" Men who their duties know , It will be your province to communicate light . " They had done their duty well , and every one had done their utmost to communicate light to the rising brethren . Bro . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., responded . The next toast was "The Officers of the Lodge , " and presentation of a jewel to Bro . Hampson , who has been Treasurer for the past 12 years . Bro . Tetlow , P . M ., in proposing the toast and making the presentation , referred tothe great work which Bro

. Hampson had done during the time he had been connected with the lodge , He had carried out his duties in an admirable manner , and so long as the lodge had such a brother to look after its finances it was sure to prosper . Bro . Hampson , in responding , thanked Bro . Tetlow and the btethren for the manner they had received the toast of the officers . He also thanked t hem on his own behalf for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him , and trusted T . G . A . O . T . U . might spare him for many years to wear it .

Bro . King , in proposing " The Founders of the Lodge , " paid a great tribute to them .

Bros . Couthurst and Hampson responded . Bro . Tetlow , P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and coupled vvith it ths name of Bro . Dr . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . V Bro . Whitaker , replying , mentioned that during the past year the members of the lodge had responded to his calls in a very handsome manner . He had been able to send over £ 26 to the Lord Lathom Memorial Fund ; £ 10 iOi . to the sick and wounded and widows and orphans of our soldiers in South Africa ; £ 2 2 s . to other South African funds ; and to raise the Local Charity Fund , about £ 10 . The Tyler ' s toast cbsed a very happy meeting .

Ihe musical arrangements were under the able direction of Bro . Dr . Whitaker in which the following contributed to the harmony of the evening : Bros . Bates , Urmston Roberts , Grimes , Guthrie , Entwistle , Howarth , and Whitaker . ' The jewels were provided by Bros . George Kenning and Son . #

BRO . ALDERMAN AND SHERH ' I * VAUGHAN MORGAN , the Bishop of London the Bishop of btepney , and Bro . Aichdeacan Sinclair are organising the movement on foot tor the raising of a memorial of the ' are Prjf-ssjr Sauttlewortn . Presumtbly it will take the form of a fund for the benefit of Mrs . Shuttlsworth aad the members of her