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Ore ¦ F . Wright , ist A . D . C . ; C . O . Kitley , 2 nd A . D . C . ; and G . II . Porter , P . M ., r " vV . Benstead , and R . Taylor , Stwds . Bro . Long made his mark in delivering the addre sses ; he ivasearnest and impresiive , and certainly did good work in a good manner " He was awarded a vote of thar . ks for his services as Installing Officer , and was -evented with a handsome "Nelson" Past Master's collar and jewel for gocid and faithful services rendered the lodge during his year of office , which jewel he certainly

well deserved . 'I lie lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded by special tram ti the Hotel Tfril I ondo ' n , where the . annual banquet awaited them , air ] which Wis fully enjoyed . he ' toasts of " The Queen ani the Craft" and of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Grand Master of the Order " hiving been duly honoured , The W . M . promised that of "The Pro G . Master , Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . Mas cr , the Fail of Warwick ; and the rest of tn-. G . Officers , Present and Past ,. " saying they were honoured that night by the presence of Bro . McLiod , a P . G . Officer and the Secretary ot the Boys' School . They were proul to have him amongst them and with hfs nsm .: tin" toast would he counted .

Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., who was heartily received when he rose to respond , sar ' ri it was always a great privilege to respond to the toast of tho ^ e who occupy such grand positsons in the Order . At the head of it was H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and two grand Masons in the persons of their Pro and Deputy G . Masters , than whom , for the last 40 years , no better officers had occupied their respective cilices . Alter referring to the late lamented Lord Lathoai , ami to the energy and splendid work of his successor , Earl Amherst , he then said their Grand Mister had I joke I

-cross the liver , and found there the Earl of Warwick , who had and would carrv out his duties as their Dep . G . Master with honour to the grand position he occupied . Then there was Lord Roberts and many others , whose recommendation for the position they occupied was their abilities and Charity , among whom he felt proud to have his name associated . It was the duty of a G . Officer to visit the lodges , and so encourage the young brethren and take counsel with the elder ones . He was sorry and regretted that on account of the pressing nature of his duties he could not b » present at their

lodue , and see the good work done in it that afternoon . He congratulated their splendid lodge on its strength and Charity , and felt sure their W . M . would have , as he deserved , a good and successful year of office . He then spoke of the good work done by the Charities of the Order , and called himself a "Pilgrim of Love "—they had just heard that song sung , and it reminded him that he travelled among the lodges in the cause of the Institution with which he was more particularly occupied , and it was with him indeed

a " pilgrimage of love . " He spoke highly of the Charity of the lodge , which in that direction was one of the foremost in the Metropolis . If there were any complaints he should always feel it his duty to investigate , and , if in the wrong , put them right . He spoke of the Charities and of the Order in brilliant and effective languije ; the Order as one of the greatest and most Charitable in the world , and trusted it would so continue until they went down to the grave . He concluded by thankinj them for their hospitality , and •' Well done , good old Nelson Lodge . "

Bro . Long , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and spoke of the perfect manner in which he hat invested his ollicers , " with a pride that they must all have felt . Those who had attended their lodges of instruction knew how ably and faithfully Bro . Chambers worked ( he ceremonies . He , therefore , predicted a good year of office and called upon them to drink the toast in bumpers . Bro . Chambers , who was well received , thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast . Bro . McLeod said he ( Bro . Chambers ) ou ? ht to be a proud mm to have to

preside over such an excellent lodge antl grand assembly of brethren as were present that night . Well , he was proud and pleased , and trusted they would support him in his endeavours to prove to them that he was worthy of the trust reposed in him , and to make the ledge a grand success . He thanked Bro . McLeod for coming amongst them that night , and promised to t ' o all in his power to assist the Charities during his year of office by standing as Steward at the next B > ys' Festival ; and for placing him in that proud position , and for their kirdness to him in so heartily drinking his health , he thanked them one and ell from the bottom of his heart .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " mentioned that there were S 7 visitors present , and he selected Bros . Jacob ; , Taylor , Howe , Rawlinson , Spencer , ; nd Capt . 1 hompson , e . f the Aust a iaii loJges , and Bro . Chaplain to respond , the latter brother spoke highly ot the hearty weleome he had received at the hands of trie W . M . and brethren , arid on behalf of himself and the Australian lodges generally , thanked them , and nit tied the lodge every success and prosperity .

Hro . L 01 g wis I ousted for his si _ . ler . did wciking of the installation ceremony , and thanked the brethren fe . r their continual kindness and support during the 15 months in which he had presided ever thein as VV . M . Brcs . Butt , Iicbscn , Kobe its , Southf ; ate , Webber , McCollugh , Tufneli , and Taylor responded lor ' - 'Hie Past Masters'' " off , " and Bros . Jolly and King for those "belonging . "

" Ihe Officers and lyler s toasts concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by the line sinniitgof MiiS Rosabelle Beste , Miss Edith Blanchard , Bro . Pelham Wilkes , and Messrs . ( olsiun , Regan , and Walter Henj ; ler . The Guildhall Glee Singers sang a scleitie n e . r j . . lee anel pait songs splendidly , and were much appreciated . Bro . Henry J . Ke . ltrls- [ iciidtd at the piano , and accompanied the singers in his own inimitable and maetcrly manner .

Among other brethren present were Bros . E . B . Hobson , P . M . ; T . Butt , P . M . ; W . Welbi-r , P . M . ; J . Sanderson , P . M . ; S . E . Southgate , P . M . ; G . R . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; VV . McCollough , P . M . ; II . Pammant , P . M . ; G . F , lajlor , P . M . ; G . VV . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; H . King , P . M . ; E . W . Carter P . M . ; A . J . Walkling , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M ., Sec . 472 and 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . I . Essex ; T . Hammond , L . Cannell , F . Lagoes , R . Taylor , VV . llaiden , J . Jones , VV . Reynolds , J . Rowland , ' / .. Kitley . R . Kemp , R . March , I . Lloyd

W . Cunningham , E . J . Vallon , W . M . 615 ; J . Huggins , P . Godfrey , F . Usell , L . Talbot , C . Uenstead , A . Webb , W . Holmes , G . Paterson , J . Lanary , D . J . Tees , M . D ., II . ltobeits , E . liurchell , VV . Brock , T . Manning , E . Lonergan , VV . Reed , E . Moore , VV . S . Gccdrnan , J . Uoivlab , VV . Udgin , G . Tapp , P . Stephenson , J . Martin , G . L , Martin , J . Plume , E . Reiberton , II . Dudmin , 11 . Back , C . J acobs , C . Thomas , J . K . Price , G . Johnson , J , Waller , A . K . Goodman , J . Higgins , G . Laurance , F . Beardsley , J . Crowe , E . Green , F . S . Bladder , A . Mitchell , G . Shed , A . Wright , VV . H . Long , A .

t'enn , A . Abby , J . Noakes , I . Hodgson , II . Jarvis , L . Richard , A . Nick alls , G . Mangyfoot , W . Feather stone , J . liildie , K . Bryant , VV . West , T . Bond , A . Wadsworth , j . Chinery , C . Thomas , G . Brown , and J . Brown , all of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . J . M . McLci . d , P . G . S . B ., Sec . K . M . I . 'i . ; C . II . Canning , P . M ., Treas . 1172 End 21 S 4 , P . P . G . D . Essex ; J . Sper-er , P . M . 1437 , I- P . G . Std . Br . Essex ; the Hun . W . R . Peel , M . P ., L . C . C ., 2603 ; VV . | . Squire , L . C . C ., 913 ; G . H . Letton , P . M . ( 115 , P . P . G . P . K-mt ; J . Mattey , P . M . 13 ; A . T . Ives , P . M . 1472 ; W . Purvey .

P . M . 1472 ; G . t'ishenelen , P . M . 70 b ; J . . Cook , P . M . 913 ; I . Johnson , P . M , c 05 ; A . Pringle , P . M . 92 ; K . Rick , P . M . 500 ; 11 . Jaci' >„ VV . M . 13 ; E . M . laylor , W . M . 913 ; R . Riwlinsm , W . M . 25 'JJi J- H ) -v , W . M . 153 ( 0 ; W . Steer , S . W . i 6 ; h . Chaplin , S . W ., and T . WeUh , J . W . of 1472 ; A . Chipunn , S . W . S 29 ; It . j . Ce-ckrane , J . W . 1530 ; !•" . . Mark , I . G . Se ., ; G . Coidm ;' , I . G . 1971 ; H . Tucker , LW . 913 ; J- Uai . i Is , J . D . S 29 ; ) . Quick , a . W . 13 ; A . Co , •<¦ -, I . G . 1539 ; II .

Aliam , 913 ; Cap' . R B . I ' ll iinusoh , 95 an 1 177 ( Australii ) ; G . Grant , 1 S 3 ; W . I ' . dmuneJ , 319 ; II . Sharman , S 29 ; 11 . Lonergin , . Sou ; I " . C . Lawson , 17 S 9 ; C . Curtis , SJ 9 ; K . Rub , ' , r ' 115 ; J . Wilding , 015 ; K . E . [) .., ¦ , ! •. S 15 ; G . M irto . i . . Seo ; ¦ V Charliun , 1472 ; G . Stevens , 19 ; C . Cooper , 1 ; -ie : it . Lee , 1710 ; It . Walker , 27 ; VV . Maclelcy , H 39 ; G . Hall , 913 , 1571 ; J . W . Joyce , S . W . 210 . 1 ; J . Morr . ow , 13 i H . Moms , i ; , 4 >; VV . A . Tucuer , late 913 ; F . Collins , 749 ; F . Ward , 2015 ; J . l'olkes , 147 ; ar . d others .

Lome Lodge , No . 1347 . INSTALLATION OS BRO . HARRY VV . LOFTS . The inf . la' . latim meeting e , f this lod . ro was held ct the Sutton Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the 13 m instant , when Bro . | . II . A ^ inan wes well -uooorted by his ollicers aud a larjji ; number ef the brethren . ' The Grand Ca . iplain of England , 15 ( 0 . the Rev . H . VV . lumw , M . A ., P . M . and Treas ., was u i . ev . L'ably absent . The W . M . installed his

; ucee : sur and delivered the addresses with marked audit / , and was presented with a vei ) handsome Past Master's jewel , the visitors were numerous , amongst Whom were Bros . H . Liveyjove , P . G . S . B . ; J . Mason , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . VV . Aird , W . M . , v . B . H . Dames , VV . M . 19 S 2 ; Howell , 2494 ; P . G . Driver , 852 ; A . U . Sister , .-02 ; W . G . Guthrie , 148 , ; G . Phillips , 1 . / S 2 ; VV . G . Poole , M 6 J ; P . J . U .-. man , 24 CO ; J . Radclill . iS 3 ; J . K . Know , 2751 ; J . B . Cohu , 13 O 0 ; J . It . "utter , i 3 ( , ; O . P . Hoiet , 144 ( 0 ; VV . It . Pole , SS ; C . Johnson , S . Sy ; T . Powell , ¦ ' «; B . C . kirby , 2 jS ; J . It . Bosworth , 2410 ; C . E . Monkley , 1915 ; E . G .

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Walthew , 1915 ; L . F . Dury , 7 C 5 ; A . R . Jackson , 4 ; T . G . Detmar , 2739 ; and The W . M ., Bro . Harry Willoughby Lofts , invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . VV . Imray , S . W . ; T . R . Porter , J . W . ; C . A . Hardwick , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec . ; E . D . Frost , P . M ., P . P . S G . D ., D . C . ; G . W . Dixon , P . M ., P . P . S . U . W . Berks , A . D . C . ; T . A . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; D . Napper , S . D . ; T . E . Leigh , J . D . ; R . R . Ward , I . G . ; M . H . Cotton and F . N . Smyth , Stwds . ; and N . B . Payne , Tyler . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , when the W . M . was supported by Bros . Tom Cookes , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; Hugh Taylor , P M . ; A . Stribling , P . M . ; H . Griffiths , P . M . ; and about 60 brethren .

An admirable repast was provided by the Masonic Hall Company , which was very generally appreciated . , 011 * The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Tom Hill , P . M ., and fully came up ( 0 the high standard for which this lodge is noted , many membersbelonging to the Sutton Orpheus Glee Club . Where all performed so excellently it seems invidious to mention one in particular ; but , judging from the rapturous applause with which it was received , Bro . Radcliff ' s flute solo deserved the encore which was kindly given .

Ashfield Lodge , No . 2412 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . P . J . FENWICK . On Wednesday afternoon , the 17 th instant , the annual meeting of the above lodge was held in the Town Hall , Sutton-in-Ashfield , when there was a good attendance of brethren . The interesting ceremony of installing the W . M . was performed by Bro . G . G . Bunser , P . P . G . Std . Br „ who installed Bro . P . J . Fenwick as the W . M . tor the

ensuing year , succeeding Bro . J . G . Allsop , l . P . M . The following officers were invested by Bro . Fenwick : Bros . J . Pickard , S . W . ; Dr . Nesbitt , J . W . ; S . Walker , S . D . j J . McLaren , J . D . ; H . J . Hobson , Treas . ; A . H . Bonser , Sec . ; J . D . Fidler , D . C . j G . W . Owen , Org . ; M . Radford , I . G . ; C . H . Kitchen and H . Miller , Stewards ; and T . C . Iliffe , Tyler . An adjournment was afterwards made to the Denman ' s Head Hotel , where the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet served by Bro . R . Keeley , the host .

The usual toast list was gone through , and songs were rendered in the course of the evening , which was harmoniously and enjoyably spent . Amongst the visitors were Bros , the Rev . J . B . Le Gissick , Whitehorn , Dr . Halpin , Dr . Stamford , Stacey , Sanders , and Jolly . Apologies for non-attendance were received from several brethren .

New Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1690 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ALEX . GORDON McDONALD . There was a capital attendance of members and visitors at the above lodge on Tuesday , the iGth instant , at the Holborn Restaurant , when Bro . T . G . Hodges , P . M ., impressively invested , as VV . M ., Bro . Alex . Gordon McDonald , who has every appearance of a brilliant year of office before him . The newly-appointed officers were : Bros .

H . Baddeley , l . P . M .: C . Bird , S . W . ; W . S . Evans , J . W . ; B . J . W . Lone , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . G . Hodges , P . M ., Sec ; R . S . Cobden , S . D . ; W . McGavin Reid , J . D . ; E . H . Wilcox , I . G . ; R . Heslop , P . M ., D . C ; J . Wright , A . D . C ; G . S . Hutchinson , Org . ; John Gale , P . M ., and VV . Lensh , Stewards ; and S . Ellis , P . M , igSi , Tyler .

The working of the lodge was followed by a charming banquet in the Duke s Room , at the close of which the W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Queen and Craft , '' said this toast at no time requires commendation or eulogium from the giver but I think at the present time a few remarks would be admissible . A year ago when , in celebrating our installation banquet , we were on the eve of important events in South Africa , and since then we have gone through very stirring and eventful times , times that have become and will live to be historic as long as the British N ition is an Empire , well then , the way in which the Queen , head of the nation , has borne the stress and

strain of the varjing events in South Africa is a matter of congratulation to all her subjects . Then , again , this year was marked by her ever memorable visit to Ireland , a visit fraught with no inconsiderable danger to one so advanced in years , however , she thought it expedient in the interests of her Empire to visit the Irish people and to try with her tact , courtesy and personal charm to foster the love and goodwill that ought to exist between her peoples , and with what success we all know . Brethren , it would be needless to say more except that she has set us an example of the highest qualities and of the noblest virtues of a wife and mother , and nowhere are those characteristics so much appreciated and esteemed as by Freemasons .

In speaking ot the Grand Master , Bro . McDonald said : The next toast I have the privilege to propose is that of "H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . " Brethren , it is needless to tell you that in the Prince ot Wales we have an indefatigable worker and a Mis on who is thoroughly enthused in the cause of Freemasonry . The Prince is a great favourite amongst all classes of society , but nowhere is he held in such high esteem as amongst his comrades in the Cralt , and as long as we have such a Grand Master at the fountain head Freemasonry will always flourish . '

The next toast— " The M . W . Pro . G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past" —was submitted by the W . M . in the following terms : Brethren , these are names to conjure with in the Masonic world ; they are all good and true Masons , and have the honour of the Craft at heart , and are a body of men of whom we ought to be proud , as they spare neither time , trouble , nor expense in furthering the interests of the Craft , and we in our humble sphere of Freemasonry ought to be grateful .

In replying to " The Worshipful Master , " proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . McDonald said : Brethren , I am very grateful to you for the hearty and cordial manner in which you have drunk my health ; the warmth of your greetings has almost deprived me of the power of speech . This , brethren , I assure you is one of the happiest moments of my life , and I hope , by a stnct observance of the Constitutions , to do justice to the

honourable position in which you have placed me . However , I fully recognise that no Master can be successful unless he has the co-operation and support of the brethren !; but I think 1 am perfectly justified in assuming that I possess the goodwill of the brethren in the highest degree , and 1 assure you I will do everything in my power to maintain and uphold the prestige of the lodge , and I hope that in my year of office to add fresh laurels to its crown .

Giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said : Brethren , the next toast I have the privilege to propose is one that is a source of pleasure to any Master or Chairman of any gathering , and one that you , brethren , will respond to most heartily . The toast is " The Visitors . " the New Finsbury Park Lodge has always been noted for its warmth of welcome and hospitality to brother Masons when they appear amongst

us , and 1 as Master will not suffer the fair fame we have earned to suffer . The interchange of hospitality and visiting other lodges has the sanction and approval of the Grand Lodge ; by that means you see how the work is carried on in different lodges , and thus widens the horizon of your mind in Masonic matters ; and I am delighted to ste such a large muster of visitors here to-night , amongst whom are many near and dear friends of my own of many years' standing .

Bros . Cole , VV . M . 144 G ; Harlow , P . M . ( 15 ; and MacMaxter , 2319 , responded , In proposing "The Health of the l . P . M . and Past Masters , " the VV . M . said : They are a jolly good lot of tellows , and the backbone and mainstay of the lodge , and some of them can remember when the New Finsbury Park Lodge was not in such a high state of prosperity as it is to-day , but they have the unbounded sitisfaction of seeing that their efforts to put the lodge on a satisfactory basis his been crowned with success , which reflects greatly to their heads as practical business men , and largely to

their hearts as jolly good fellows . In connection with this toast I have a very pleasant duty to perform , and that is to present to Bro . II . Baddeley the Past Master's jewel , and it is indeed a pleasure to pin this on your coat , as it is a tangible token and proof of the goodwill and esteem you have gained from you . ' fellows in the lodge . You conducted your duties in a most excellent manner , and to the satisfaction of all concerned , and you have retired from the position of VV . M ., knowing that you are a most worthy and papular W . M .

the conclusion af a very successful evening was arrived at after the further toasts of " The treasurer and Secretary , " ' •The Officer * , " and the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening an excellent programme was provided , and contributed further to the enjoyment of the evening .

THE Middlesex Hospital have received a donation of £ 100 from the Worshipful Company of Skinners , being the thiid yearly instalment of a grant of £ 500 .