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St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242-AJmeeting was held on the ist instant , at the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , when there were present pros . J . W . Hainsworth , W . M . ; Turner , I . P . M . ; J . Shires , S . W . j C . Reasbeck , J . W . ; G . Smith , Treas . ; H . C . White , Sec . ; A . W . Fretwell , Chap . ; 1 . Denison , S . D .: 1 . Hirst , I . D . ; F . H . Buckland , Dir . of Cer .: King , Charles

and Ord , Stwds . ; Mason , Hon . Tyler ; J . Marsden , Tyler ; E . J . Pratt , Assistant Tyler ; F . Duff , F . E . Shires , W . W . Nicholson , J . T . Hoey , W . F . Duthie , J . W . Brown , G . Fennell , A . W . Sneiling , and F . Deighton . Visitors : Bros . R . L . Fryer , 2477 ; W . Langbridge , 2078 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Constable , 2259 , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others .

Bros . Deighton and F . E . Shires were duly passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., Bro . Reasbeck giving the working tools , Bro . Turner the tracing board , and Bro . Fretwell the charge . Bros . Fretwell and Forth were appointed Auditors , and two gentlemen were named as candidates . After lodge the brethren quietly took of refreshment after labour .

Royal York Lodge , No . 315 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . G . H . ARNOLD . The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on the 5 th instant , when Bro . G . H . Arnold was re-installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . A . Stanley Cooke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., I . P . M . ; T . H . Scutt , S . W . ; T . H . Lewis , J . W . ; W . E . Nash , P . M ., Sec ; S . T . Foat , P . M ., Treas . ; B . W . Drury , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . of C . ; E . M . Marx , S . D . ; C . J . Reed , J . D . ; R . E . Feltham , I . G . ; W . A . Payne and W . D . Peskett , Stwds . ; and H . H . Hughes , Tyler .

The brethren then sat down to a banquet supplied by Messrs . Booth and Sons . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a musical programme was sustained by Miss Mary Aukett , Miss Alice Holman , Miss Maude Poole , Bros . A . Stanley Cook and D . Bott ( vocalists ) , and A . Alabone ( flute ) , the duties of accompanyist being in the hands of Bro . W . Norman Roe , | P . P . G . O . Miss Leonora Styer also contributed a recitation .

Guy ' s Lodge , No . 395 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . GLOVER . At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Rooms , Leamington , on the 4 th instant , the W . M . referred to the illuminated address and honorary membership of the lodge , which were about to be presented to Bro . J oseph Glover , the Hon . Treasurer , who had completed his 50 th year of membership of the lodge . The W . M . explained thaifeeling sure owing to the physical infirmities of Bro . Glover , he would not be able

, to be present at that meeting , he had afforded him an opportunity of receiving a small deputation to make the presentation . In the course of a letter he had received from Bro . Glover , the latter expressed his sincere appreciation of the compliment the members of Guy ' s Lodge were paying him . Bro . Glover wrote : " I feel the kindness very much , because I am no longer able to come among you , or show active interest in the lodge , though my affection for it remains as strong as ever . It is a great disappointment for me that I cannot possibly be present on Monday to receive the address in the

presence of the brethren , but I beg you to assure them that physical incapacity alone is the cause of my absence . I must , therefore , accept the alternative the lodge has considerately given me , and ask you to appoint a small deputation to make the presentation at my house . " The deputation attended at the residence of Bro . Glover at his request . It consisted of the W . M ., Bro . J . W . Lamplough ; Bros . Major Overell , P . M . ; and Archer , Sec . Amongst others were : Bros . Frank Glover , P . G . D . of C , and C . I .

Blaker , P . P . J . G . W . In a few well-chosen words the W . M . made the presentation , and was supported by Bro . Overell . Bro . Archer then read the address , which was beautifully illuminated and framed , and was follows : "To Worshipful Brother Joseph Glover , P . P . G . A . P . " We , the members of Guy ' s Lodge ( 39 s ) , desire to offer to you our most sincere and hearty congratulations on the completion of your 50 th year as a subscribing member ot this , your mother lodge . This is a distinction attained by few brethren , and

unique in the annals of our lodge . We realise and appreciate with the deepest sense of gratitude the invaluable services which you have rendered to the Craft in general , and more particularly to our own lodge , during that long period . As evidence of our esteem and fraternal regard , we ask you to accept , with this address , the Honorary Membership of Guy's Lodge , and it is our united hope and prayer that the Great Architect may giant you the enjoyment of it for years to come . !' Here follow the names of all the brethren of the lodge .

Bro . Glover thanked the deputation , and gave many interesting reminiscences of his long connection with Freemasonry . He trusted that the W . M . would convey his heartfelt thanks to the brethren of the Guy ' s Lodge for their kindly remembrance of him

on so auspicious an . It is interesting to note that among the veteran Freemasons of the Province of Warwickshire Bro . J . Glover stands second in point of membership . The first name on the list is Bro . J . T . Collins , late Deputy Prov . Grand Master , who was initiated on the 6 th January . 1 S 49 . Then comes the name of Bro . J . Glover , who was initiated in March of 1 S 51 . liro . Colonel Cooke , of Warwick , stands third on the list , having been initiated in September , 1852 . The oldest Freemason in the province is Bro . C . L ' . e ( the Charity Steward of the province ) , who is 83 years of age , and who was initiated on March 4 th , 1 S 57 .

Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1259 . The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , on the 5 th instant . There were present Bros . C . W . Chandler , W . M . j R . 0 . Hinderwell , I . P . M . ; J . H . Wilson , S . W . ; T . Sweeting , J . W . ; George Parrett , P . M ., Secj D . Gower , S . D . ; D . G . Lusty , J . D . ; C . Wakefield , acting I . G . j Frank Adams , P . M . ; J . Coote , P . M . ; H . Warner , P . M . ; J . R . Omer , P . M . ; C . C . Morley , W . Woolley , J . Maukey , J . Martin , J . Bulman , R . J . Court , I . G . '; and

C . R . Warde , J . Johnson , and T . Lewthwaite , Stwds . The following visitors were also present Bros . J . Tickle , 1702 , P . P . G . 1 \ Middx . ; A . A . Warren , 132 S ; J . J . Pereira , 1816 ; J . H . Buckland , 13 ; C . Duce , 13 ; J . Gilbert , 13 ; G . H . Ellis , 2509 j H . Pardy , 1716 ; and A . J . Holland , 1326 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Alcock was raised to the Degree of Master Mason , after which Bro . Jor . es was passed to the Degree of Fellow Cralt , and Mr . Robert Haslam initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Albert Edwards was also admitted as a re-joining member .

All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to the banqueting hall . Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , and a very pleasant evenin" was spent and duly appreciated by all the brethren present .

Henley Lodge , No . 1472 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . SAML . H . CHAPLIN . The installation meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Tuesday , the Sth instant , at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , and was attended by some 150 of the brethren and visitors of and from neighbouring lodges . The lodge was opened smartly at 2 . 15 p . m ., and the usual preliminaries having been arranged , Bro . D . Ross , W . M ., installed his successor , Bro . Saml . H . Chaplin ,

S . W . and W . M . elect , in a most impressive manner . Bro . Chaplin appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . D . Ross , I . P . M . ; T . Welsh , S . VV . ; C . Carter , J . W . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . M . and Treas . 2184 , P . P . J . G . D . Essex , Treas . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . G . D . C . Essex , Sec ; W . Turvey , P . M ., Asst . Sec . i J . Andrews , S . D . ; R . Alabaster , J . D . ; F . Andrews , I . G . ; W Dodge , Org . ; F . W . Smith , D . C ; E . McNicoll , A . D . C ; and A . T . Ives , P . M ., C . Hodgson , H . Woodward , and A . W . Kettle , Stwds . The W . M . inaugurated his reign by initiating ( gur . candidates in a most excellent and perfect manner . Bro . Ross was presented with

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a valuable Past Master ' s jewel and collar , with massive silver square attached , both specially manufactured by George Kenning and Son . He was also accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services that day as Installing Officer , and it was further resolved " that the same be emblazoned on parchment , suitably mounted , aid framed , at acost not exceeding five guineas , and presented to Bro . Ross at the forth , coming meeting of the lodge in April next . " Bro . Ross having briefly returned thanks , the balance-sheet was received and adopted . It showed the receipts for the year to be

, £ 518 , liabilities nil , and a balance of assets of over £ 200 in hand . The Secretary and Treasurer , Bros . Jolly and Canning , were highly complimented on the perfect manner in which the books and accounts were laid before the Auditors , and returner ] thanks . The brethren banqueted in the handsome hall of the building , which Bro . Richardson and his amiable wife had artistically decorated for the occasion . The platform was mass of foliage and flowers , whereon were grouped a select band of musicians , who played selections during the banquet .

Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ALBERT FERGUSSON . PRESENTATIONS TO BRO . THOMAS STOKES , LP . M . The installation meeting of this centenary lodge , held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on the 7 th instant , was well attended and proved a ? successful and enjoyable gathering . The chair during the past year has been worthily occupied by Bro . Thomas Stokes , W . M ., who performed his duties in an exemplary manner , culminating in a fine rendering of the installation ceremony , and the presentation to him of a jewel and album as

tangible marks of appreciation from the members . Bro . Albert Fergusson , the newly , installed W . M ., is a popular and energetic member of the lodge . Lodge was opened , minutes confirmed , and the Audit Committee ' s report adopted . Bro . _ W . C . Ullmann was unanimously elected a joining member , and Mr . J . H . Robinson was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Albert Fergusson was presented as W . M . elect and impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Thomas Stokes . The following officers were invested : Bros . A . J . Rippin , S . W . ; R . Fuller Roche , J . W . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; J . Smith , P . M ., Sec . j W . I .

Lockett , S . D . j IV . J . Fishleigh , J . D . ; Jas . Collins , LG . ; William Baker , P . M ., D . C . ; E . Chatterton , P . M ., Org .: F . H . Farr and W . Lloyd , Stwds . ; and E . Couchman , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . Stokes , I . P . M ., in recognition of his efficient services and as a mark of esteem . The sum of 30 guineas wis voted from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys on the list of the W . M . This amount completes the sum necessary to qualify the lodge as Vice-Patron of the Institution . A letter was read from Bro . Abbott , P . M ., who was too unwell to attend , asking to be placed on the country members' list . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet followed .

The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly proposed from the chair and heartily honoured . Bro . T . Stokes , I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Master , " and said that although his successor had been installed he had still the privilege of inflicting himself upon them at least once each night . He rose to propose the health of the W . M ., and ventured to say it had never fallen to the lot ot any man to propose the health of a more kindly , genial , and hard-working Master than he had had the honour of installing . Those who

had regularly attended lodges of instruction had seen their W . M . ' s fine work , and those who had not done so had a treat in store . Coming events cast their shadows before , and one initiate had been proposed that evening , and in that ceremony the W . M . would do credit to their dear old lodge . He made one appeal on the W . M . 's behalf , particularly to the officers . They had had a great honour conferred upon them in being appointed , and not only was it a pleasure and an honour , there was a responsibility . The work of a Master depended upon his officers , and it was their duty to make themselves

thoroughly efficient . He appealed to the officers to support the present W . M . as they had supported him . On behalf of the members he wished Bro . Fergusson a happy and successful year of office . Bro . Albert Fergusson , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for so kindly proposing the toast , and the brethren for their hearty reception . He could only say that if he had given satisfaction in the past he hoped to be able to do so in the future . He might b : somewhat feeble in expressing his gratitude for the kind things said about him , but this was not due to the absence of kindly feelings . He thanked them sincerely and with all his heart .

Bro . J . H . Robinson , replying for " The Initiate , " expressed his deep gratitude for the reception given him . He was deeply impressed with the ceremony and the ritual which it had been his delight to witness . He had heard it said , and coul 1 fully believe it , that no good man could be a bad Mason . He pledged himself to endeivour to the best of his ability to carry out the promises he had made . The W . M . proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and asked for support for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , for which he was representing the lodge as Steward . He had received a telegram from Bro . McLeod regretting he was too unwell to attend .

Bro . T . Stokes , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast , and thanked the brethren for sending him up as Steward to the recent Festival of the Benevolent Institution with a list of 200 guineas . The lodge must not go back , and he therefore hoped the W . M . would take up a larger amount for the Boys' School . " The Visitors " was next given , the following brethren responding : Bros . Lswis , P . M . ; Boswell , P . M . ; Capt . Fishenden , P . M . ; Harlow , P . M . ; and Bond . Bro . Harlow , P . M ., in his response , thanked the lodge for the cordial support given to the lodge of instruction , of which he was Preceptor .

The W . M . next proposed "The Installing and I . P . M ., " and thanked Bro . Stokes , for services rendered in the installation ceremony . He had th ; pleasure of presenting the I . P . M . with an album , from the officers and initiates , containing their photographs as a small token of their regard , hoping it would remind him of many pleasant evenings spent in the lodge . On the cover was the I . P . M . 's monogram and inside the following inscription was beautifully illuminated : " Presented to W . Bco . Thomas StokesI . P . M . by the officers

, , and initiates during his year of office as W . Master , in token of the esteem and fraternal regard in which he is held by them and all the members of the Lion and Lamb Lod ^ e , No . 192 , and in recognition of the sk < U and ability with which he carried out the dunes of the chair , and the courteous and genial manner in which he presided over tru . fi during the year 1900 . 1 . March 7 th , 1901 . " Bro . Thomas Stokes , I . P . M ., said he hardly knew how to thank them for their he

kindness . He could not thank them sufficiently for their beautiful present , but appreciated their kindness . His guiding star had been the Past Mister ' s jewel , and he did not expect anything else . He also had to thank them for the way they had responded to his appeal for the W . M . ' s list for the Biys' School , which now amount to over £ 223 . "The Past Masters , " "TheTreasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" were afterwards duly honoured . 5

An enjoyable musical programme contained items by Miss Annie Swinfen , M ji Annie Wilson , Bro . Musgrove Tufnail , Mr . Albert Cornish , and Bros . Dutch Daly ana Mansell Stevens . , , The members present were Bros . T . Stokes , W . M . ; John G . Robeson , LP- " ' . ' A . Fergusson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . J . Rippin , J . W . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; J ' Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; William Baker , P . M ., D . of C . j S . J . Lucas , P . M . ; C . Garto »> P . M . ; J . M . Mower , P . M . ; F . Hughes , P . M . ; R . Fuller Roche , S . D . j W . J . Locked I i \ HI i i ?* I _ I _ * i _ 1 / - t ? y- < i __ .. _ i _ n % M r \ i / " »_ : 1 ? li ham Chatterton CollinsFH / arr

J . D . ; VV . J . Fishleigh , I . G . ; E . , P . M ., Org . ; J . , . . , VV . Lloyd , C . B . Dearsley , F . A . Thomson , j . Ellis , F . W . Grimes , W . Ward , J- >•• Fishleigh , A . Gosheron , T . E . Fergusson , E . H . Meers , F . Press . W . H . Broug h , r-J . Adams , C . H . Purbrook , G . K . Durrant , W . H . Allerton , J . J . Bassett , F . W . M ««' T . W . Cashman , Tom Davies , R . W . Jones , T . G . Hanks , S . J . Prevost , R . Cowderf * J . H . Robinson , E . R . Auckland , W . C . Ullmann , G . B . Bayley , A . R . Hipwell , J- <"' Barclay , W . Grimsdale Crawshaw , G . Wetton , A . Mein , F . J . Doody , H . W . Bro *» ; F . F . Hamlett , and G . W . Bamford . Visitors : Bros . Burbidge , 2499 ; E . Grimes , j » 'J i \ i 2707 rtcarter 2303 1 i 1421

. o . uaruner , . r . m . ; . , a . u . ; u . . jacuson , . u , , J : , Lewis , 2 S 08 ; A . G . Boswell , P . M . 2339 ; J . F . Cherwell , 902 ; A . Hess , 1507 ; J . H" *' 1507 ; K . VV . Knifton , 1871 ; G . Chambers , 2371 ; T . W . Cole , 1716 ; J . W . Armo "' P . M . 2707 ; E . W . Newman , P . M . 251 ; W . H . Morgan , IOOO j W . R . Foley J H . P ° M << 1 G 77 ; H . J . Gibbs , 753 j F . Burch , 229 IJ W . Barrett , 9 J C . R . Dwelley , 2411 J £ ., ' Fishenden , P . M . 706 ; J . Brown , P . M . 144 G ; H . Bond , P . M . 1304 J H . Bond , r . »» 1314 j H . Poupard , 87 j F . G . Saunders , W . M . 902 ; W . M . Sherring , 16 S 1 J »• , ' Perkins , J . W . 2 S 08 ; D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; F . G . Bird , I . G . j A . Percival , 15 < J Huddlestone , 70 O ; , . W . W . Lee , P . M ., and others ,