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Old Globe Lodge . No . 200 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . G . H . WALSHAW . The annual installation meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , Scarborough , on the 16 th inst . Bro . G . H . Walshaw , P . M ., was installed W . M .. and he appointed his officers as follows : Bros . A . Holloway , P . M ., l . P . M . ; H . Marks , S . W . ; T . A . Hopper , J . W . ; W . Ombler , Chap . ; F . Goodricke , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Geldard , Sec . ; I . Clare , P . M ., D . C ; E . Nelson , S . D . ; G . Handcock . J . D . ; R . Lamoloujh ,

I . G . j R . J . Pitcher , Org . ; VV . Heald and G . B . Hunt , Stewards ; W . Ombler , Almoner ; and C . Travess , P . M ., Prov . G . Tyler , Tyler . The first portion of the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . Clare , P . M ., and the second by Bro . C . Travess , P . M . The charge to the Master was given by Bro . C . Travess ; to the Wartlensby Bro . F . Goodricke , P . M . ; and to the brethren by Bro . J . Clare , P . M , after which the lodge was closed .

The annual installation banquet took place in the Grand Hotel in the evening Benevolence Lodge , No . 489 .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . E . J . TATTERSILL . The annual festival of this lodge was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , Bideford , on the 17 th instant , when Bro . E . J . Tattersill . S . W ., was installed as W . M . of the Iodg « i n succession to Bro . W . Ascott . There was a large attendance of North Devon bre thren , and the ceremony of installation was impressively conducted by Bro . G . C . Davie , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., acting as Prov . G . M .

The Board of Installed Masters included Bros . W . Drew , P . M . 9 ; W . Ascott , W . M . 489 ; H . Ascott , P . M . and Sec . 4 S 9 , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; Rev . R . W . J . Smart , P . M . 489 , P . P . G . Chap . ; Rev . T . Russell , P . P . G . O . Oxon , P . P . G . W . ; Chas . Piper , P . M . 1753 , P . P . D . G . D . C ; A . F . Seldon , P . M . 251 , P . P . G . D . ; H . M . Barrow , P . M . 480 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; G . H . Andrew , P . M . 489 ; W . H . Puddicombe , P . M . 489 . P . G . ST ; J . Gaydon , P . M . 251 . P . P . G . D . ; F . W . Kendle , P . M . 421 , P . S . G . D . ; T . Lee . W . M . 2 SI ; J . Bosson , P . M . 251 ; A . R . Miller , W . M . 570 ; E . J . Tamlin ,

P . M . 1135 ; C . Burt , P . M . 1 SS 5 ; and J . H . Sillifant , P . M . and Sec . 1885 . The members of the lodge also present were Bros . E . J . Tattersill , S . W . ; F Baxter , J . W . ; F . A . Searle , Treas . j W . J . Land , S . D . ; Caleb Squire , J . D . ; D Andrew , I . G . ; H . W . Huxham , Org . ; j . Rattenbury , Stwd . ; R . Grant , Tyler F . Trapnell , A . J . Wright , W . Giddie , W . Drew , R . E . L . Hookway , R . L . Maye and E . W . Bartlett . The other visiting brethren present were Bros . VV . B . Seldon J . W ; 25 t ; C . Lock , 251 ; G . Kevern Batten , Stwd . 1135 ; F . Elliott , 251 ; H . J Hancock , 251 ; and B . T . James , S . D . 251 . The W . M . then invested and appointed his officers as below : Bros . W . Ascott

l . P . M . ; F . Baxter , S . W . ; J . Land , J . W . ; Rev . J . Smart , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap , Chap . ; F . A . Searle , Treas . j H . Ascott , P . P . D . G . D . C , Sec . and Almoner ; C Squire , S . D . ; D . Andrew , J . D . ; W . H . Puddicombe , D . C . ; H . W . Huxham , Org . ; T . Fry , I . G . ; J . Rattenbury and W . Giddie , Stwds . ; and R . Grant , Tyler . During the ceremony Bro . Joint , P . G . Org ., presided at the organ , and Bro . W . H . Puddicombe , P . M . 489 , P . G . S ., most efficiently acted as D . C . The annual banquet was afterwards held at Bro . Ascott ' s New Inn Hotel , the tables

were beautifully and appropriately decorated by Mrs . Ascott , and the arrangement * and catering fully sustained the high reputation of the hotel . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . E . j . Tattersill , presided at the banquet , and there were between 40 and 50 brethren present . The toasts of " The Queen and Craft , " and " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the Grand Lodge of England , " was proposed by the W . M .

"Ihe R . W . the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Lord Northcote , the Dep . Prov . G . Master , and the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed by Bro . F . Baxter , S . W ., and with the toast was coupled the names of Bros . G . C . Davie , Dep . Prov . G . Master , C . Piper , and H . Ascott . The toast of "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . W . Ascott , I . P . M ., and "The Installing Master" by Bro . the Rev . R . W . J . Smart . The other Masonic toasts were proposed and acknowledged .

Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . THOMAS STEER . ' \ PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . CLEOHORN , P . M ., P . Z . ' ' The installation meeting of this important lodge , held at Freemasons'Hall , Great Queen ' -street , on the 17 th instant , was particularly interesting , as the members evinced their appreciation of Bro . Cleghorn ' s valuable services as Secretary , and their esteem and regard for him , in tangible form . The subject was before the lodge at the previous

meeting , when it was unanimously resolved , on the motion of Bro . SamL Webb , P . M and Treas ., that a sum of 25 guineas should be voted to purchase a testimonial , in recognition of Bro . Cleghorn ' s valuable services as Secretary during the past 11 years . In making this proposition , Bro . Webb said the members were fully acquainted with Bro . Cleghorn ' s merits , although he ( Bro . Webb ) thought , perhaps , he was more cognisant of his honest and straightforward qualities than any other brother . A better or more faithful Secretary could not be found in the Craft , to say nothing of his great

abilities as a Preceptor . A handsome diamond ring was purchased and presented b Bro- Cleghorn on the 17 th instant . In making the presentation , the W . M ., Bro . E . B . Homewood , said he had a pleasing duty to perform in presenting Bro . Cleghorn with the ring . The brethren of the Great Northern Lodge were aware that an amount was voted for this testimonial . They also knew of the thoroughly efficient services ol their Secretary , who they hoped would be spared many years to wear their gift . They hoped the Great Architect would give him health to act as their Secretary for many

years to come . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , in reply , said : During the 25 years of my membership of this lodge I can truthfully say I never felt in a more embarrasing situation , to adequately return thanks for this handsome present . As you know , I have been connected with the lodge of instruction for upwards of 20 years , and have done what 1 could , in some measure , to promote the best interests and gJod working of thh lodge . During the past 11 years 1 have been Secretary . 1 was appointed somewhat suddenly in consequence of the death oE the Secretary , and being appointed ,

I determined at once to act in a straightforward , honest , and independent manner , and also to have—a point equally necessary in a Secretary , which you might think I am not deficient in — faith in myself , and st inspire confidence in me in performing my duties well . Worshipful Master ; come and go , but Secretaries are more or less permanent , and 1 consider it is tht duty of a Secretary to make himself well acquainted with the regulations and landmarks of the Ordtr and so protect the W . M ., sometimes against himself . W . Misters

of course , have a knowledge—some only an elementary k o » ledge of the regulations governing the Craft—and , therefore , it is necessary for a Secretary to be more or less permanent , and also acquainted with the regulations and different decisions given bj the Authorities so that we shall not be guilty of any irregularity . I do not require any . thing to stimulate me to discharge my duties , but 1 take it as an indication of youi fraternal and good feeling towards me , and I appreciate it as such ani shall ever weir it and take great pride in it whenever I look at it . I do not like—and if I may gau'e your

opinions , you do not like—long speeches . Sam Weller when writing his hrst lovs letter had some misgivings as to whether it was in proper order and read it to Mr . Weller , sen ., who said it was too short . The son replied that that was the great art in lettei writing as the recipient would wish there was more of it . That is also the great art in speech making . 1 thank the W . M . and through him the brethren of the lodge for their handsome gilt . The inscription on the ring is— " Presented to Bro . Wm . Cleghorn , Secretary , by the Great Northern Lodge , No . 12 S 7 , 17 th January , 1901 . " The othei

business transacted was the initiation of Messrs . w . R . 1 . Diss , Wm . Wright , W . J . Rennie , and E . P . Warner , by the W . M . The Auditors ' report was adopted . The W . M . neat installed Bro . Thomas Steer as Master for the ensuing year in excelleni stvle . The following officers were invested : Bros . B . Russell , S . W . ; F . Bascombe , P . M ., J . W . ; Samuel Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec , ; C . T . Wilkinson , S . D . ; D . C Struthers , J . D . ; C Kempton , P . M ., P . Z ., D . C . ; J . O . Milledge , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., P . Z ., and J . Gough , Stwds . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . A donation was voted to a distressed brother , and lodge was closed .

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The banquet was well served , and Bro . H . T . Reed , P . M ., who kindly officiates as Steward to the lodge , was indefatigable in his exertions for the comfort of the brethren . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposedby Bro . Homewood , I . P . M ., who said he felt sure he should have nothing to regret in installing Bro . Steer . The new W . M . was a good and zealous Mason , who had given proof of his ability in the lodge of instruction . In drinking the W . M . 's health they would wish him with all sincerity a happy and successful year of office .

Bro . T . Steer , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the kind reception given the toast , and the LP . M . for the very eulogistic terms in which he had proposed it . He could only hope he possessed some of the virtues attributed to him by the I . P . M ., but "the oroofof the pudding" was in the eating . He was but an initiate in the Master ' s work , and must ask their indulgence . He trusted they would extend to him the kind Mtsonic

Feeling given to his predecessors , and excuse him from further remarks by taking his speech as read . Anything he could do to uphold the high dignity and position of W . M . of the Great Northern Lodge would be done , and every nerve in his body w ) uld be strained to the full to do credit to himself and honour to the lodge . "The Initiates" was given , and heartily honoured , and was followed by "The Visitors . "

Bro . A . H . P . Snow , 2091 , returned thanks on behalf of some 60 visiting brethren . He congratulated the W . M ., and hoped the Great Architect would give him health and strength to perform his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the bdge . Bro . W . Stone , W . M ., also replied . Bro . E . L . Berry , P . P . G . D . Surrey , said it was a great privilege to be present

once again at this lodge which was one of the standard lodges in London , for it had turned out three or four of the finest Preceptors the West End of London had known . There was his dear old friend , Bro . Cleghorn , and also Bro . Paul . There was every reason why this lodge should hold its head up now and evermore . Bros . Hancock and Laker , P . M ., also responded .

In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Homewood , l . P . M ., as an outward and visible sign of the great opinion the -nembers had of him . Bro . E . B . Homewood , I . P . M . ; S . Webb , P . M . ; Reed , P . M . ; and Cleghorn , P . M ., returned thanks ; and " The Treasurer and Secretary" and * ' The Officers " were afterwards honoured .

Bro . Alfred Kenmngham , Org ., was assisted in the musical arrangements by Miss Vlaude Ballard , Miss Alice Read , and Bros . R , E . Miles and F . Dunn . The members present included : Bros . E . B . Homewood , W . M . ; S . Webb . P . M ., Treas . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; W . CJzsHorn , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Owen , J . M . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; J . Paul , P . M . ; A . C . Doughty , P . M . ; T . iteer , S . W . ; H . Russell , J . W . ; F . Bascombe , S . D . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; and

nany others . Visitors present included Bros . A . G . Bennett , P . M . 1768 ; C Townley , . V . M . 2074 ; W . A . Carter , P . M . 1362 ; W . H . Stone , W . M . 2647 ; W . H . Caton , 3 . M . 1365 ; L . Gerrard , P . M . 2021 ; A . G . Lee , l . P . M . 2492 ; G . F . Edwards , P . M 766 ; F . J . Harding , P . P . G . D . Bucks ; H . Tatton Sykes , P . M . 2789 ; J . Webb P . M . 92 ; A . J . Hexter , P . M . 749 ; I . Lux , P . M . ; A . H . P . Snow , W . M . 2091 ; C C . Lane , S . W . 1605 ; C . H . Denny , P . M . 1671 ; E . L . Berry , W . M . 1321 , P . P . G . D Surrey ; R . W . Blundell , W . M . 2502 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and many others .

Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . The first of the 20 th century meetings of this important lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Restaurant Frascati . The W . M ., Bro . L- ) uis Verdier , P . P . G . S . jersey , was supported by a large number of brethren , and there were many visitors . The officers assisting were : Bros . Gso . Herbert Burns , LP . M . ; E . J . Mills , S . W . VV . H . Butler , J . W . ; G . A . Bentley , acting S . D . ; A . Herbert Burns , J . D . ; Walter Vlaskell , I . G . ; and C . W . Holmes , A . D . C In the absence of Bro . P . M . Shaw

, D . C , the esprit de corps was ably sustained by the ubiquitous Secretary , Bro . Tho 3 . J . Bolton , P . M . ; Bros . H . Baldry and Dr . W . A . Bond were elected Stewards ; and the Cavaliere Tito Mattei presided at the organ . The minutes of the two previous meetings having been read and confirmed , the l . P . M . proceeded , at the request of the W . M ., to raise Bros . Meyers and Hawkes , which he did in his usual impressive manner . The LP . M . then passed Bros . Potter , Besser , and Grahamslaw , the ceremony being admirably rendered . Two imoortant

motions were carried , the first on the suggestion of the Secretary , being to the effect that two brothers who had been in arrears for two years , and who had ignored registered letter applications , be excluded from the lodge ; the second motion presented , also by the Secretary , in the absence of Bro . W . Adams , P . M ., Treas ., was as follows : " That in the event of a brother , who has resigned from unavoidable

circumstances , and being clear of all arrears , wishing to rejoin the lodge , he shall be allowed to do so on his being- properly proposed , seconded , and balloted for , and on payment of one guinea as rejoining fee . " The lodge having closed in peace with harmony after three hours working , the members adjourned to the banqueting hall . The usual toasts having been honoured ,

Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , LP . M ., proposed in felicitous language "The Worshipful Master , " to whose many excellent traits , both personal and Masonic , he paid generous tribute . Bro . Louis Verdier , in acknowledging the toast and the ovation which accompanied it , expressed the great pleasure it afforded him to occupy the exalted position of W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . He knew he carried with him all the sympathies of the brethren in that , being a Frenchman , he felt somewhat diffident about rendering the

ritual . It had been truly said by the LP . M ., Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns that he ( the W . M . ) was a Mason at heart , and was thoroughly in accord with its teachings —brotherly love , relief , and truth . It gave him much pleasure to see in lodge that evening the read y response to help a distressed brother . For all their kindness and forbearance to himself they had his deepest and sincerest thanks . ( Aoplause . ) In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . extended a very cordial welcome to them in the name of the lodge .

Bro . H . Foppoli , W . M . 26 S 7 , in responding , said he was proud to have been invited to the Rothesay because the foundat ion of the Italia Lodge was due to the existence of the Rothesay . ( " Hear , hear . " ) He heartily thanked Bro . Louis Verdier for extending to him the kind invitation .

Bro . Henry Wall , D . C . 2048 , also res ponded . It was the first time he had had the pleasure of visiting the lodge , and after what he had seen and heard , he hoped it would not be the last . He felt deeply indebted to Bro . Secretary Bolton for affording dim the opportunity of witnessing such excellent Masonic work . ( Applause . ) Bro . R . M . H . Griffith , 167 ; , also responded in a lengthy and appropriate sa-e-h which was much admired .

Brief responses were also made bf Brj ; . Grayson and Bassano . The W . M ., in proposing " The Past Masters , " said no wjrds from him were needed to tell them how good the Past Masters of the lodge were . The l . P . M ., B . o . G . Herbert-Burns , Bros . Catten , Bolton , Clements , and others had all been exceedingly helpful to him . He took that opportunity of saying that , like his immediate predecessor in office , he had joined the Jubilee Mute rs' Lodge , of which Bro . Bolton , P . M ., was one of the founders . ( Applause . )

Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast in his usual eloquent manner . He said that whatever work the W . M . asked assistance in he could always and most faithfully rely upon getting such assistance from the Past Masters ot the Rothesay Lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) As I . P . M ., it wis his duty and right to assist the W . M . in the discharge of the important duties and so long as those duties were entrusted to him he ( the LP . M . ) would do his very utimst to discharge them to the

entire satisfaction of the Master and of the lodge . But apart from the duties of the Past Masters they , as members of the lodge , held it as their especial privilege and delight to work for the reputation and the honour of the good old Rjthesay Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . P . M . Catten also responded , thinking the brethren tor the kind manner in which they had received the toast . Speaking from his own experience it was a great pliasure tor a man to arrive at this position of a Past Mister ot the Rjthesay Ljdge ind the W . M . could always rely upon his assistance when wanted .

Bro . Geo . Herbert-Burns , l . P . M ., next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary . " They were both very important offices and the lodge was fjrtunate in getting them so ably filled . Unfortunately , Bro . Walter Adams , the Treasurer , was unavoidably absent , but he ( the speaker ) could tell them that Bro . Adams was a most excellent Treasurer who carefully safeguarded their treasury . He was , indeed , a brother in whom they had the most implicit confidence , ( Applause . ) Passing on to the Secretary , theit