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connected with the W . M ., and he had looked forward with much interest to his installation . Looking to the admirable way in which he had invested his officers—and it could not have been done better—he had no doubt that he would be a great success , as was predicted Bro . A . Stanger , P . M ., said that as a very old friend of the W . M ., he was

delig hted to have had the privilege of being present at his installation . He was glad that his brother was joining the lodge , as he would find himself amongst happy brethren and where everything was perfect . The lodge was well known for its ardent support of the Charities , and that alone should make it always popular and successful , as it deserved to be .

Bm . E . V . Page also acknowledged the toast , observing that he had never more enjoyed an evening in Masonry . " Bro . J . Morley , P . M ., said that as an old Past Master he had attended many lodges but he had never seen better working of the ritual than what they had witnessed that evening , and it was a red-letter day to him to see the excellent and pathetic way in which the father had installed his son , and it went home to one ' s heart . The members were most hospitable and the musical entertainment they had provided was of the very

best . Bros . Walter Brookman and P . C Campbell , P . M ., also replied in brief but appropriate terms and to the point . _ Bro . J . Bunker , P . M ., said it was now 14 years since he first visited the lodge in which he had seen 14 Masters installed . He had the pleasure of being present , not so many years ago , when the father , Bro . W . D . Church , initiated his son and he was glad he had not missed his installing that son . The W . M . had gained his high position through sheer hard work ; he had gone on step by step in the ordinary way and he was delighted to greet him as W . M . of such an important lodge , and he would prove to be a worthy son and follower of a splendid Mason .

After the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " The Worshipful Master gave "The Past Masters , " who were , he said , a leading force , and if any difficulty occurred during his year of officeTie would only have to refer it to the Past Masters and they would put things right . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . W . Finch , P . M . In response , Bro . Finch stated that they all appreciated the way Bro . W . D . Church had installed his son , who , it was needless to state , would be a great success as their ruler . That evening was the silver wedding of the lodge , and for 22 or 23 years Bro .

VV . D . Church had ably served that lodge . The nexttoast was "TheTreasurerand Secretary , " the Worsphipful Master remarking that they were both good officers . With regard to Ihe Treasurer , Bro . W . Blackburn , P . M ., he would keep a stern eye on the officers of the lodge , and he was a real good fel ' ow and a splendid Mason . Then , as to the Secretary , Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., well , they knew what he was , but he would certainly see that he did his work . Bro . W . BJacliburn , P . M ., Treas ., responded . He congratulated the lodge on its success , which was very satisfactory , and he thought the W . M . would increase its present popularity , and when he left the chair the good balance standing to their credit would

be increased . Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., Sec , said he was not going to thank the W . M . for proposing the toast , because the duties of Secretary of the Clapton Lodge were arduous , but still , he was pleased to be the Secretary . They had not seven guineas outstanding , and for a large I odge , as they were , it was most gratifying . He would continue to do his

best , but he was always assisted by Bro . Blackburn , who was the ideal of a Treasurer . He felt he _ could not resume his seat without referring to Bro . H . C Amendt , who had met them in every way , and he had put on a banquet that night which could not be excelled in the Metropolis , and if he could not always be there , his able lieutenant , Bro . Becker , was ever at his post and was a good substitute .

In giving "The Officers , " the W . M . stated that without a good staff the office of Master was not an enviable one . The officers were all good , or he would not have appointed them . The S . W ., Bro . F . C . Lintott , was capable of at once working the Three Degrees , and the others who were coming on would be found perfect in the ritual when their time came to occupy the chair . He took that opportunity of referring specially to Bro . Harry Green , who had provided the splendid entertainment , and he wished him to convey his ( the VV . M . ' s ) best thanks , on behalf of the lodge , to all the artistes for their great efforts , which were much appreciated . Bro . F . C . Lintott , S . W ., having acknowledged the toast ,

Bro . W . Banks , J . W ., said that he was proud to have been appointed to his office at the 23 rd installation meeting of the lodge , and the great traditions of the Clapton Udge would be well maintained by the new W . M . Bros . F . Orfeur , J . D . ; J . Thayre and G . Schilling , Stewards ; and E . S . White , Org ., also responded . Bro . Harry Green thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks with reference to the musical entertainment , and he was glad that it had been satisfactory to the brethren .

the Tyhr ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable and memorable evening and , as mentioned before , certainly a red-lelter day in the annals of the Clapton Lodge , aid one that will long be remembered by those who had the good fortune to be present . The excellent musical en ' eitainment was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Harry G een , assisted by Bro . Louis Breeze , Mr . Jack Wilson , and Miss Alice Motterway , who gave Bro . Troture's successful song , "The Lavender Girl , " for which she deserves special mention . Bro . E . S . White , Organist , ably piesided at the pianoforte .

The W . M ., Bro . A . H . Church , was initiated in the Clapton Lodge by his father , Ero . W . D . Church , P . M . —his first initiate—on the 16 th of October , 1 S 90 . He served as Organist to the lodge from the date of his raising until he was eligible in proper rotation for the position of J . D ., after which he served all the offices up to the Master ' s chiir , to which he was unanimously elected in May last . The reason why he went forward so rapidly was on account of the death of Bro . Stanger and the retirement of three other officers . All the various offices he filled were carried out to the entire satisfaction

of the _ brethren and to his own credit . By profession he is an architect and surveyor , and his age is only 29 . He has been a constant attendant at the Clap to n Lodge of Instruction , where he rapidly made himself proficient in the ceremonies . Having a very retentive memory , he mastered and worked the Three Degrees within 12 months of his initiation . At the next meeting of the lodge in November he will have all three Degrees to perform , which is rather a big task , but , from what we know of his working of the ritual , we have no doubt it will be satisfactory .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Grej hound Hotel , Hampton Court , on the ' 4 n instant . Among those present were Bros . R . W . Rice , W . M . ; R . W . Simpson , V , V -J J- E . G-nfe . I . W .: J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Cant . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; C . Flack , S . D . ; H . Crozier , G . S . Egypt , J ' - ; D A . Ross , I . G .: W . T . Peat . P . P . G . O , I . P . M . ; T . Grant , P . M . ; H .

sapsworth , P . M ., Steward ; H . I . Bond , P . M . ; and J . Spooner , P . M . Among the visitors were Brosi R . W . Forge , ' P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; E . J . Packington , W . M . 2444 ; he Rev . J . McKinn , P . M . 1030 ; Goodsen , 172 ; D . Jones , 219 ( S . C . ); and H . Spencer , 0 ( U . S . A . ) . .,,. Jhe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Spencer and "bltaker were passed to the Second Degree . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . R . Drummond , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . Figg , Org . ; W . Emson , and oiners .

T he lodge having been closed , a banquet followed . tli ' ^ " ^ ' Forge responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " In 0 , , course of his remarks , he touched upon the great progress that Middlesex had made > ate years in matters Masonic . He congratulated No . 1 G 5 G upon its efficient and Prosperous condition . r , , J " Health of the W . M . " having been proposed by the I . P . M . in a neat speech , 1 ™ . Rice briefly responded . ' ' '*' * * M . I .- ' . oast ° f "The Visitors" followed , and was duly acknowledged by Eros . J . inn

'" ¦ ., H . Spencer , and others . hicl v , ' ^ Pencer sa' < I 'hat he was but a young Mason , and came from far off Keng ' » but he had seen sufficient that day to warrant him in saying that Freemasonry in nati 5 ' . £ reat ins 'i ' '' - He was quite a stranger to them all , but they hosnit . v " " him into their midst , and extended to him the greatest kindness and C ! lI 1 | '' Health of the Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Peat , I . P . M ., next in order , and was duly responded to . tain ' ] . L K ^ e proceedings Bros . Packington , T . Grant , P . M ., and D . Jons enterdraiw- brethren . The last-named was particularly effective in his rendering of two »' a . ic pieces .

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Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The annual election meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford , Bro . Samuel Robinson , W . M ., presided , and ; here were also present Bros . C . H . Ellis , I . P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ) J . T . Last , P . M .. Sec . ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; John Niven , P . M . j T . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . B . Fearnley , S . W . ; R . S . Hied , J . W . ; C . ] . Paul , as S . D . ; { . VV . Bland , J . D . ; John Harland , I . G . ; VV . Docksey , Org . ;

T . H . Bedford and R . B . Nichols , Stwds . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; T . P . Sykes , J . L Whitaker , J . Morton , J . R . Peat , F . BeKeridge , A . E . Harris , R . P . Markham , W . S . Smith , VV . Walker , and F . Kinder . Visitors : Bros . John Haley , P . M . 10 ; and Rev . J . W . Clough , 3330 . After the lodge had been opened , the minutes of the previous regular lodge were read and approved . The report of the Audit Committee regarding the Treasurer's accounts was presented by Bro . Fearnley , S . W ., and an abstract of the accounts was read by the Treasurer , which were approved and passed . The report of the Lodge

Committee with reference to the proposed portraits of the Past Masters was presented by the W . M . and directed to be entered upon the minutes . The scroll was then taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , which resulted in the election of Bro . Bailey , P . M ., Treas ., the junior brethren having manifested considerable and unusual interest in the election . Bro . C . H . Ellis , P . M ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . T . P . Sykes , Tyler , for the ensuing year . The business of the meeting having been concluded , apologies for several absent brethren were tendered ; " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors were expressed , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned and supped together , and afterwards spent a pleasant evening , when the usual toasts were submitted , the responses being interspersed with songs .

James Terry Lodge , No . 2372 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , Herts , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Present : Bro . Dr . Wm . Pennyfather Warren , P . J . G . W ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . R . Middlehurst , P . P . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; Henry Edward Cole , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Fredk . Godfree , J . W . j Wm . Metcalfe , P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Joseph Tydeman , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C , Sec . ; G . S . Metcalfe , W . M . 1327 , S . D . ; VV . G . Tydeman , J . D . ; James Terry , iVl bli

r .., r . ij . S .. ng ., Prov . ti . D . tJ ., bee . K . M . B . I ., as D . C ; Robert Tuffee , Org . ; Wm . Phipps , Stwd . ; A . G . Young , Tyler ; P . L . Blackmore , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; Henry Trask , P . M ., P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; G . Holdsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . C . Smith , P . M . 1457 ; Thomas Reilly , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . P ., hon . member ; VV . A . Champion , E . dampness , C . Chapman , J . VV . Watson , S . Rosenberg , J .

RushbroDke , j . K . Codling , G . R . Crcckett , R . Matthews , G . F . Stiles , G .. H . Fell , G . Worboys , H . Wells , F . Wells , Walter Goodger E . G . Twyman , James Findlay , and Mark Gilbert . Visitors : Bros . W . Parsons , W . M . 753 ; R . Wol ' fenden , S . W . 1 S 37 ; J . Robinson , P . M . 1327 , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Williams , I . P . M . 251 S , P . G . Std . Br . ; H . N . Bawtree ; VV . R . G . Emeison , 45 ; T . P . Trounce , J . W . 453 ; J . Fox , SGo ; and M . W . Ainsley , 7 G 5 .

The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was unanimous in favcur of Bro . Daniel Hir . des Feltham as a joining member . The Auditors' report was received and adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., D . C , then presented Bro . Henry E . Cole , the W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , and the W . M ., Bro . Dr . W . P . Warren , installed his successor in an able and creditable manner , Bro . Terry winding up in his usual brilliant style . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers

as follows : Bros . Dr . W . P . Warren , P . J . G . W ., as I . P . M . ; Fredk . Godfree , S . W . ; G . S . Metcalf , W . M . 1327 , as J . W . ; Wm . Metcalfe , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., asTreas . ; J . Tydeman , P . M . 1327 , P . A G . D . C , as Sec . ; W . G . Tydeman , S . D . ; F . E . Abbott , J . D . ; James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., as D . C . ; E . G . Twyman , Org . ; Wm . PhippSjI . G . ; R . Tuffee and S . Rosenberg , Stwds . ; and A . J . Young , Tyler . The W . M . then presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . in recognition of

the very high esteem in which he is held by the lodge and the able and courteous manner he presided over its affairs during his year of office . The Doctor alluded to the honour conferred upon the lodge by having the privilege of entertaining the Provincial Grand Lodge during his Mastership . The W . M ., Bro . Cole , signified his intention of representing the James Terry Lodge at the next Festival of the R . M . B . I . in February , 1 SJ 7 , and after soms formal business had been transacted , the lodge was closed .

The brethren sat down to an excellent banquet provided by the new host , Bro . W . J . Nash . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . Bro . Terry , responding for "The Charities , " expressed a sincere hope that under

the distinguished presidency of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., & c , Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , & c , the coming Festival of the Old People would be even a greater success than any of its predecessors . During the evening some good harmony was contributed by Bros . Twyman , Shelbourne , Williamson , Trounce , Metcalfe , and Blackmore . Bro . Emerson presided at the piano . The Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close .

Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Ladywell Parish Hall , on Saturday , the 12 th instant , when the following were present : Bros . C Sims , W . M . ; C Lamb , S . W . ; J . Coote , J . W . ; Rev . VV . J . Salt , Chap . ; H . Visger , Treas . ; K . Hall , Sec ; J . A . Shelton , S . D . ; H . Lewis , J . D . ; W . C Tyler , I . G . ; J . W . Drysdale , D . C ; C W . Wilkes . Org . ; H . Cole and W . T . Price-Taylor , Stewards ; J . S . Gregory , Tyler ; H . F . Bridges , I . H . Laing , F . W . Ouandt , G . W . Perry , Col . K .

Arnold , VV . T . Feldon , W . Clark , R . Batchelor , H . Kortlandt , J . H . Minson , H . B . Brooman , D . Bartlett , M . Lucy , E . C . Cook , S . R . Cook , R . R . Cook , J . T . Wise , R . F . Mitchell , J . Hinds , T . Till , J . McLanachan , and W . N . Pennington . Visitors : Bros . J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; J . E . Ruffcll , W . M . 1793 ; A . O . Kiver , W . M . 206 ; A . P . Lindsay , 27 S ( Gibraltar ); F . G . Rose , 13 ; and W . Bennett , 700 . The lodge was opened , and thi minutes having been confirmed , Bro . R . F . Mitchell , 340 , was unanimously elected as a joining member . Bros . M . Lucy , E . C Cook , S . R .

Cook , and R . R . Cook were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . Bros . T . Till and J . Hinds were thin passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Messrs . John McLanachan and W . N . Pennington , having been unanimously elected , were then initiated by _ the W . VI ., all the ceremonies being rendered in his usaal efficient and impressive manner . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year thrn took place , and resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Charles Lamb , S . W . Bro . Lamb thanked the brethren in suitable terms for the honour they had conferred on him , and

stated , although it was a difficult thing to follow such a W . M . as Bro . Christjpher Sims , who had initiated 21 brethren during his year of office , making , with the eight joiaing members , a grand total of 50 members in the lodge , yet , he felt sure , the ludge would still prosper , and he would do all in his power to make the second year of the lodge as successful as the first had been . Bro . H . Visger was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . S . Gregory , Tyler . Bros . VV . T . Feldon and Stanley Cook were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . Bro . C Lamb , S . W ., then proposed— " That

a Past Master s jewel be presented to W . Bro . C . Sims , W . M ., in recognition of his eminent services to the lodge . " This was sreonded by Bra . Shelton , S . D ., and carried unanimously . Several new members having been proposed , Bro . John Coote , J . W ., stated that Bro . J . Lusty had sent a telegram asking him to present the beautiful banner in his name , which added so much beauty to the lodge , as he was unable to be present .

It gave him ( Brc . Coote ) great pleasure to do so . He knew Bro . Lusty took a great interest in the lodge as one of i . s founders , and would continue to do so . B . o . J . A . Shelton , S . D ., said he had much pleasure in proposing " That the handsome banner which Bro . J . Lusty had presented to the lodge be accepted , and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to him for his kindness . " This was soconded by Bro . C . Lamb , S . W ., and carried by acclamation .

All business being endtd , the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The following brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening : Bros . H . T . Bridges , H . Visger , H . B . Brooman , S . Cook , R , Cook , C . Lamb , J . McLanachan , C . W . Wilkes , and E . Hall . ¦>