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Notices Of Meetings.
HANDYSIDE LODGE , No . 1618 .
ON Monday , the 10 th iust . ( the annual festival waa held , when Bro . George Bowman waa installed to tho office of Worshipfnl Master . The installation ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Bro . David W . Dixon , at the close of which the W . M . invested the following brethren to their respective offices : —
Bros . J . Robinson I . P . M ., George Colledge S . W ., R . Taylor J . W ., J . II . Thompson Seoretary , W . S . Atkinson Organist , W . Hopper S . D ., A . P . Maddison J . D ., J . W . Witts I . G ., T . W . Stainthorpe and Robert Horn Stewards , John Herbert Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held at the Queen's Hotel .
CECILIA LODGE , No . 1 G 36 .
THE annual installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Monday evening , the 3 rd inst . Tho Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . H . R . Edwards , who was anpported by hia Wardens aud Officers . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . W . B . Isworth , which had been postponed from las' week owing to the indisposition of several of tho
brethren . The m ¦ y-installed W . M . then appointed hiB Officers , those present beinj / invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz .: —Bros . H . R . Edwards I . P . M ., D . T . Bostel S . W ., F . E . Sawyer J . W ., John Wood Secretary , VV . H . Gibson Treasurer , II . G . Collins S . D ., F . W . Hollands J . D ., G . Cole Organist , II . S .
Testor D . of C , F . Gay I . G ., Edward Mitchell aud J . Jefferioa Stewards . Bro . H . R . Edwards , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by the Lodge in appreciation of tho admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties during the past year . The annual banquet is postponed until the end of the month .
ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
ON Monday the members of this Lodge celebrated their installation festival at the Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-street . Brother Alderman Renals ( the Master of the past year ) presided at the opening of the Lodge , and was supported by Bros . Edward Anderton I . I ' . M ., Samuel White P . M ., W . H . Froom P . M ., E . Y . JolifTo P . M . Secretary , ArthurB . Hudson , C . G . ( W . M . Elect ) Senior Warden , M . R .
Webt > Junior Warden , John Lurkin S . D ., E . F . P . Fuller J . D ., George llawtinson I . G ., mid a numerous company of visitors , among thorn beuij ; : —Bros . Sir John B . Monckton P . G . W ., R . P . Wulkdnn Organist 130-1 , Richard T-ylor 110 , J . I" . Fitzgerald I . P . M . 216 S , John Pinr-it P . M . 1479 P . P . U . S . B . Herts , Homy Lovogrove P . M . 1507
W . IT . P-rryman P . G . P ., S . R . Lovott S . W . 3 , Alfred T . Peaiva P . M . 1572 , Geo . Harlow P . M . 1613 , E J . Bajlis P . M ., J . H . Dunn 901 , Cf . ailos Lee J . W . 1624 , W . W . L < e 1897 , 11 . W . A . Co--. per 1717 , Geo . JSvorott P . M . 177 , J . 0 . Carter P . M . 209 P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Backs ,
R . A . Morgan P . M . 1671 , J . C Chubb 96 , W . Maple P . M . 650 , Nelson Reed P . M . 1572 , J . M . Wood 33 , TI . Moutayue Bates P . M . 91 P . G . S ., W . D . Townsend J . W . 3 , B-uj . Turner P . M . 1328 , A . limit , r P . M . 1491 , E . E . Haidiiig J . W . 2103 . ( i . Low P . M . 3 . Tnos . Owen P . M .
1287 , J . R . Cross 2021 , Frank Taylor P . M . 1260 , Arthur Saudber * I . G . 3 , W . J . Charles W . M . 22 , W . R . Brooks I . P . M . 22 , James Salmon P . M . 2077 P . G . R . Essex , Baron de Bosh 1827 , L . M . Myers P . M . 188 , M . Turner J . W . 1329 , A . J . Altaian W . M . 60 P . G . S ., Goo . Jones 101 ,
Alex . Peebles P . M . 1827 , A . Athley 3 , C . Hilton 1141 , G . 0 . Thornea P . M . 1232 , A . G . Ropton 1818 , Lovott King 2190 . Lodge having beon rognlaily opened and the minutes of last meeting , together with thoso of a Ledge of Emergoncy , confirmed , the report of the Auditors was received and adopted . Sir John Monckton then assumed the chair of tho Lodge aud installed Bro . Hudson with the usual
formalities . The following wore appointed the nsni . » tfint Officers for tho year : —Bro * . Webb S . W ., Larkin J . W ., Samuel White P . M . Treasurer , E . Y . JolifTo P . M . Secretary , Fuller S . D ., Rnwlinson J . D ., S . Croft D . ofC , J . Sbotter I . G . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Alderman Renals , as a mark of appreciation of his services to the Lodge dnring the year ho has presided over it aa Master . This
concluded the busmens of the meeting , aud Lodgo was closed , the company afterwards sitting down to a banquet under the presidency of their new chief . At the conclusion of the repast grace was sun" -, and then the Chairman introduced the toasts . Following the usual loyal sentiments , the Master proposed the customary compliment in favour of the Deputy and the other Officers of Grand
Lodge . That night , ho said , they were able to wolcome among thorn a distinguished member of the bod y in Sir John Monckton , and as ho had so kindly acted that day as their Installing Officer ho proposed to unite the toast usually given in honour of that individual with the one under notice . They were really under groat obligation to Sir John , and thanked him accordingly . They had other representatives
of Grand Lodge present , and to each they accorded a hoartv welcome . Sir John Monckton , in the course of liis reply , expressed the pleasure he felt in being . supported by Grand Officers on either side . For the lirst time nince tho Aldersgate Lodge had really been a working Lodge they had to deplore the absence of the Grand Secretary of England—Colonel Shadwell Gierke—and they all
regretted that illness was tho cause of his absonce that , day . ' As an old Mason , of some thirty or forty years ' standing , ho ( Sir John ) waa never better pleased than when lending a helping hand to brother Masons . Thoy could therefore understand how gratified he was tu have been of service in the Lodge that day . Ho referred to thu eifurts being made by tho present Master of the Lodp-e on behalf of
the Benevolent Institution of the Craft , and was gratified to learn that his list for the coming Festival already totalled up to a considerable sum . Ho was delighted tho Aldersgate Lodge was doui _> HO well in this respect , as ho considered that without charity Masonry would bo worth nothing . Bro . Alderman Renala f P M
submitted the next toast , that of tho Worshipful Master , with whom ho said he had a little difference to clear up . Tho Master had told tham , when he proposed ihe last toast , that it was the ladt loyal ono on tho list . Ho objected , for if there was one thing the Aldergato Ludge prided themselves on , it was their loyalty to their J ^ Wer for
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the time beiug . No one had proved himself more etfioient or more energetio in- the minor offices than the present ruler of the Lodge , who , he ventured to say , would show himself an able and efficient Master . Twelve months hence ho could imagine them thanking Bro . Hudsou for his work , and congratulating him on the sucoess that had attended it . The Worshipfnl Master , in his response , feared
they were giving him credit for more than wa 3 hia due , but ho assured thom that , so far as efforts were concerned , they should have no cause to regret the honour they had conforrod upon him . IIo should strive to uphold the dignity of tho Craft , and of tho Aldersgate Lodge in particular , during tho ensuing year . Sir John Monckton had been pleased to allude to his list as a Steward for the
Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and lie might add that it now reaohed upwards of £ 100 . If there were any there presont who desired to contribute to that excellent Charity , he assured them thero was ample room . His list was not yet closed . The next toast was thnt of tho Visitors , proposed from tho ohair in flattering terms , and acknowledged by Bros . H . Lovegrove , A . J . Altman , and F . Taylor .
The former , speaking from a large experionce , felt confidence in congratulating the Lodge on their present Master . Ho had had many opportunities of judging , both in Masonic as well as in Civic affairs , of the capabilities of Bro . Hudson , and was convinced ho would prove a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Altmin referred to hia previous association with the Lodge , of which ho had been tho third
Master . He was very pleased to see its marked orogreas . Brother Taylor added hia congratulations , and also spoke of tho ability of tho new ruler of the Lodge , both in Masonic nnd other spheres . He was associated with Bro . Hudson in the same livery compuiy , and alao iu City affairs , and know him as an officicnt and capable worker . Tho Worshipful Master next gave the toast of the Past Masters of the
Lodge . In his immediate predecessor , Bro . Alderman Renals , thoy had a brother who had rapidly ingratiated himself iuto the approval of the members of the Lodge , and also of the Ward with which he was associated . After a very short residence among them he had won the very high dignity of an Alderman of the City of London , and they felt sure that when he was called to the higher position of
Chief Magistrate he would prove himself worthy of the honour conferred on him " , not , he might add , by the City of London alone , but by the country at largo , who regarded that personage as a ruler in thu land . Bro . Alderman Renals tendered his thanks for tho very kind and cordial welcome h i had received , lie waa gratified to think they had recognised he had dono his best to secure success . Past
Ma-iter E . Anderton also replied to the toast , assuring the members of the Lo-. Ige that whatever knowledge he possessed would be at tho dispo-al of the Lodge and of its Master for the time beiny . The Officers of the Lodge wero next honoured , the Treasurer , Secretary , and Wardens dnly responding . A special toast was then proposed in hononr of Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , of tbe Derby Allcroft Lodge , and ho
was thanked for the assistance be had rendered in the day ' s work , tfe briefly acknowledged the compliment , aud the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . The musical p at of tho ceremony iu tho Lodge wan outrtisted to Bro . Dr . Haskins , while Bro . J . A . Brown directed nn old-fashioned programme aftor tho banquet , tho artistes
engaged being Bros . Albert James , James Ivift , and Fred Buvan . Duiing the meeting a telegram was received from tho Lord Mayor , stating his inability to leave tho Mansion House ou account of illhealth , and regretting ho waa thua nnable to bo with them . Regrets were expressed at his absence , and especially so ,-u illness waa the cause . —City Press .
ST . NICHOLAS LODGE , No . 1670 .
AT the festival of this Lodgo , held at tho Masonio Hall , Gruingerstroct , Newcastle , on the 1 'lth inst ., Bro . A . Hepburn proposed the health of Bro . F . Fox , who ha 1 that night resigned hia membership , he being about to leave England for Australia . Tho toast was received with great enthusiasm , and Bro . Fox suitably responded .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No 1681 .
J lUERL was a very large gathering of the members and friends of - * - this Lodge on Wednesday last , to do honour to the incoming Master Bro . George Read . As in Government offices and other large eBtabliahmouto tho principal work ia carried on by its so-called executive officers , so in our Lodges on tho Treasurer and Secretary devolves the heaviest portion of tho work , and especially so whoro
theso two Officers show any spocial ability in the fulfilment of their several fnnctions . As a consequence , in almost all cases these two posts have comparatively speaking come to bo regarded as permanent ones . This may bo very desirable in the majority of cases , but it has its disadvantages . It will readily be conceded that the brother to whom i .
entrusted such offices shonid be well acquainted with the details and general working of Freemasonry , but wo do not hold with tho .-fo who ! ro so far aa to saj the Secretary must , absolutely , be a Past Mastor in tho Ci-p . fr . Indeed , we are strongly opposed to any such pronounced dictum . Wc bonst the acquaintance of several Secretaries
of Lodges who carry out th ? duties of their office in a faultier manner , acid yet have not hitherto bad an opportunity of going through the chair . Hew often have we hoard , in reply to tlw question , —Wor . Sir , who do you appoint as Secretary ? the Master ' . ' answer , —Why , Bro . A .: what would onr Lodge do without Bro . A . Y
For some such reason as this , wo aupposo , it is that Brother Goorgo Read , who has been associated with the Londesborougli Lodgo aiucu its formation , has not had an earlier opportunity of presidiug as itn 'Vorshipfui M : i 3 tor . However , all things come to those who wait , •' , r , d !' , rc . Reed ' s opportunity came when--in consequence of tho l . imoutcd death of Bro Joseph Rayner , who was appointed S . W . at
tho last annud meeting of the Lodge—a break may be said to have ^ centred in the direct lino of succession . Had Bro . Joseph Rayner l-. ecn still with us , ho would most assuredl y havo been choaeu for tho office of W . M . at the election meeting of this Lodge ; as it was , Bro . Goorgo Ttead was unanimously chosen to fill the chair . The brethren assembled on Wednesday , e » t the Masoiiid ILdl , Regent Street , where
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Notices Of Meetings.
HANDYSIDE LODGE , No . 1618 .
ON Monday , the 10 th iust . ( the annual festival waa held , when Bro . George Bowman waa installed to tho office of Worshipfnl Master . The installation ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Bro . David W . Dixon , at the close of which the W . M . invested the following brethren to their respective offices : —
Bros . J . Robinson I . P . M ., George Colledge S . W ., R . Taylor J . W ., J . II . Thompson Seoretary , W . S . Atkinson Organist , W . Hopper S . D ., A . P . Maddison J . D ., J . W . Witts I . G ., T . W . Stainthorpe and Robert Horn Stewards , John Herbert Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held at the Queen's Hotel .
CECILIA LODGE , No . 1 G 36 .
THE annual installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Monday evening , the 3 rd inst . Tho Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . H . R . Edwards , who was anpported by hia Wardens aud Officers . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . W . B . Isworth , which had been postponed from las' week owing to the indisposition of several of tho
brethren . The m ¦ y-installed W . M . then appointed hiB Officers , those present beinj / invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz .: —Bros . H . R . Edwards I . P . M ., D . T . Bostel S . W ., F . E . Sawyer J . W ., John Wood Secretary , VV . H . Gibson Treasurer , II . G . Collins S . D ., F . W . Hollands J . D ., G . Cole Organist , II . S .
Testor D . of C , F . Gay I . G ., Edward Mitchell aud J . Jefferioa Stewards . Bro . H . R . Edwards , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by the Lodge in appreciation of tho admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties during the past year . The annual banquet is postponed until the end of the month .
ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
ON Monday the members of this Lodge celebrated their installation festival at the Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-street . Brother Alderman Renals ( the Master of the past year ) presided at the opening of the Lodge , and was supported by Bros . Edward Anderton I . I ' . M ., Samuel White P . M ., W . H . Froom P . M ., E . Y . JolifTo P . M . Secretary , ArthurB . Hudson , C . G . ( W . M . Elect ) Senior Warden , M . R .
Webt > Junior Warden , John Lurkin S . D ., E . F . P . Fuller J . D ., George llawtinson I . G ., mid a numerous company of visitors , among thorn beuij ; : —Bros . Sir John B . Monckton P . G . W ., R . P . Wulkdnn Organist 130-1 , Richard T-ylor 110 , J . I" . Fitzgerald I . P . M . 216 S , John Pinr-it P . M . 1479 P . P . U . S . B . Herts , Homy Lovogrove P . M . 1507
W . IT . P-rryman P . G . P ., S . R . Lovott S . W . 3 , Alfred T . Peaiva P . M . 1572 , Geo . Harlow P . M . 1613 , E J . Bajlis P . M ., J . H . Dunn 901 , Cf . ailos Lee J . W . 1624 , W . W . L < e 1897 , 11 . W . A . Co--. per 1717 , Geo . JSvorott P . M . 177 , J . 0 . Carter P . M . 209 P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Backs ,
R . A . Morgan P . M . 1671 , J . C Chubb 96 , W . Maple P . M . 650 , Nelson Reed P . M . 1572 , J . M . Wood 33 , TI . Moutayue Bates P . M . 91 P . G . S ., W . D . Townsend J . W . 3 , B-uj . Turner P . M . 1328 , A . limit , r P . M . 1491 , E . E . Haidiiig J . W . 2103 . ( i . Low P . M . 3 . Tnos . Owen P . M .
1287 , J . R . Cross 2021 , Frank Taylor P . M . 1260 , Arthur Saudber * I . G . 3 , W . J . Charles W . M . 22 , W . R . Brooks I . P . M . 22 , James Salmon P . M . 2077 P . G . R . Essex , Baron de Bosh 1827 , L . M . Myers P . M . 188 , M . Turner J . W . 1329 , A . J . Altaian W . M . 60 P . G . S ., Goo . Jones 101 ,
Alex . Peebles P . M . 1827 , A . Athley 3 , C . Hilton 1141 , G . 0 . Thornea P . M . 1232 , A . G . Ropton 1818 , Lovott King 2190 . Lodge having beon rognlaily opened and the minutes of last meeting , together with thoso of a Ledge of Emergoncy , confirmed , the report of the Auditors was received and adopted . Sir John Monckton then assumed the chair of tho Lodge aud installed Bro . Hudson with the usual
formalities . The following wore appointed the nsni . » tfint Officers for tho year : —Bro * . Webb S . W ., Larkin J . W ., Samuel White P . M . Treasurer , E . Y . JolifTo P . M . Secretary , Fuller S . D ., Rnwlinson J . D ., S . Croft D . ofC , J . Sbotter I . G . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Alderman Renals , as a mark of appreciation of his services to the Lodge dnring the year ho has presided over it aa Master . This
concluded the busmens of the meeting , aud Lodgo was closed , the company afterwards sitting down to a banquet under the presidency of their new chief . At the conclusion of the repast grace was sun" -, and then the Chairman introduced the toasts . Following the usual loyal sentiments , the Master proposed the customary compliment in favour of the Deputy and the other Officers of Grand
Lodge . That night , ho said , they were able to wolcome among thorn a distinguished member of the bod y in Sir John Monckton , and as ho had so kindly acted that day as their Installing Officer ho proposed to unite the toast usually given in honour of that individual with the one under notice . They were really under groat obligation to Sir John , and thanked him accordingly . They had other representatives
of Grand Lodge present , and to each they accorded a hoartv welcome . Sir John Monckton , in the course of liis reply , expressed the pleasure he felt in being . supported by Grand Officers on either side . For the lirst time nince tho Aldersgate Lodge had really been a working Lodge they had to deplore the absence of the Grand Secretary of England—Colonel Shadwell Gierke—and they all
regretted that illness was tho cause of his absonce that , day . ' As an old Mason , of some thirty or forty years ' standing , ho ( Sir John ) waa never better pleased than when lending a helping hand to brother Masons . Thoy could therefore understand how gratified he was tu have been of service in the Lodge that day . Ho referred to thu eifurts being made by tho present Master of the Lodp-e on behalf of
the Benevolent Institution of the Craft , and was gratified to learn that his list for the coming Festival already totalled up to a considerable sum . Ho was delighted tho Aldersgate Lodge was doui _> HO well in this respect , as ho considered that without charity Masonry would bo worth nothing . Bro . Alderman Renala f P M
submitted the next toast , that of tho Worshipful Master , with whom ho said he had a little difference to clear up . Tho Master had told tham , when he proposed ihe last toast , that it was the ladt loyal ono on tho list . Ho objected , for if there was one thing the Aldergato Ludge prided themselves on , it was their loyalty to their J ^ Wer for
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the time beiug . No one had proved himself more etfioient or more energetio in- the minor offices than the present ruler of the Lodge , who , he ventured to say , would show himself an able and efficient Master . Twelve months hence ho could imagine them thanking Bro . Hudsou for his work , and congratulating him on the sucoess that had attended it . The Worshipfnl Master , in his response , feared
they were giving him credit for more than wa 3 hia due , but ho assured thom that , so far as efforts were concerned , they should have no cause to regret the honour they had conforrod upon him . IIo should strive to uphold the dignity of tho Craft , and of tho Aldersgate Lodge in particular , during tho ensuing year . Sir John Monckton had been pleased to allude to his list as a Steward for the
Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and lie might add that it now reaohed upwards of £ 100 . If there were any there presont who desired to contribute to that excellent Charity , he assured them thero was ample room . His list was not yet closed . The next toast was thnt of tho Visitors , proposed from tho ohair in flattering terms , and acknowledged by Bros . H . Lovegrove , A . J . Altman , and F . Taylor .
The former , speaking from a large experionce , felt confidence in congratulating the Lodge on their present Master . Ho had had many opportunities of judging , both in Masonic as well as in Civic affairs , of the capabilities of Bro . Hudson , and was convinced ho would prove a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Altmin referred to hia previous association with the Lodge , of which ho had been tho third
Master . He was very pleased to see its marked orogreas . Brother Taylor added hia congratulations , and also spoke of tho ability of tho new ruler of the Lodge , both in Masonic nnd other spheres . He was associated with Bro . Hudson in the same livery compuiy , and alao iu City affairs , and know him as an officicnt and capable worker . Tho Worshipful Master next gave the toast of the Past Masters of the
Lodge . In his immediate predecessor , Bro . Alderman Renals , thoy had a brother who had rapidly ingratiated himself iuto the approval of the members of the Lodge , and also of the Ward with which he was associated . After a very short residence among them he had won the very high dignity of an Alderman of the City of London , and they felt sure that when he was called to the higher position of
Chief Magistrate he would prove himself worthy of the honour conferred on him " , not , he might add , by the City of London alone , but by the country at largo , who regarded that personage as a ruler in thu land . Bro . Alderman Renals tendered his thanks for tho very kind and cordial welcome h i had received , lie waa gratified to think they had recognised he had dono his best to secure success . Past
Ma-iter E . Anderton also replied to the toast , assuring the members of the Lo-. Ige that whatever knowledge he possessed would be at tho dispo-al of the Lodge and of its Master for the time beiny . The Officers of the Lodge wero next honoured , the Treasurer , Secretary , and Wardens dnly responding . A special toast was then proposed in hononr of Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , of tbe Derby Allcroft Lodge , and ho
was thanked for the assistance be had rendered in the day ' s work , tfe briefly acknowledged the compliment , aud the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . The musical p at of tho ceremony iu tho Lodge wan outrtisted to Bro . Dr . Haskins , while Bro . J . A . Brown directed nn old-fashioned programme aftor tho banquet , tho artistes
engaged being Bros . Albert James , James Ivift , and Fred Buvan . Duiing the meeting a telegram was received from tho Lord Mayor , stating his inability to leave tho Mansion House ou account of illhealth , and regretting ho waa thua nnable to bo with them . Regrets were expressed at his absence , and especially so ,-u illness waa the cause . —City Press .
ST . NICHOLAS LODGE , No . 1670 .
AT the festival of this Lodgo , held at tho Masonio Hall , Gruingerstroct , Newcastle , on the 1 'lth inst ., Bro . A . Hepburn proposed the health of Bro . F . Fox , who ha 1 that night resigned hia membership , he being about to leave England for Australia . Tho toast was received with great enthusiasm , and Bro . Fox suitably responded .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No 1681 .
J lUERL was a very large gathering of the members and friends of - * - this Lodge on Wednesday last , to do honour to the incoming Master Bro . George Read . As in Government offices and other large eBtabliahmouto tho principal work ia carried on by its so-called executive officers , so in our Lodges on tho Treasurer and Secretary devolves the heaviest portion of tho work , and especially so whoro
theso two Officers show any spocial ability in the fulfilment of their several fnnctions . As a consequence , in almost all cases these two posts have comparatively speaking come to bo regarded as permanent ones . This may bo very desirable in the majority of cases , but it has its disadvantages . It will readily be conceded that the brother to whom i .
entrusted such offices shonid be well acquainted with the details and general working of Freemasonry , but wo do not hold with tho .-fo who ! ro so far aa to saj the Secretary must , absolutely , be a Past Mastor in tho Ci-p . fr . Indeed , we are strongly opposed to any such pronounced dictum . Wc bonst the acquaintance of several Secretaries
of Lodges who carry out th ? duties of their office in a faultier manner , acid yet have not hitherto bad an opportunity of going through the chair . Hew often have we hoard , in reply to tlw question , —Wor . Sir , who do you appoint as Secretary ? the Master ' . ' answer , —Why , Bro . A .: what would onr Lodge do without Bro . A . Y
For some such reason as this , wo aupposo , it is that Brother Goorgo Read , who has been associated with the Londesborougli Lodgo aiucu its formation , has not had an earlier opportunity of presidiug as itn 'Vorshipfui M : i 3 tor . However , all things come to those who wait , •' , r , d !' , rc . Reed ' s opportunity came when--in consequence of tho l . imoutcd death of Bro Joseph Rayner , who was appointed S . W . at
tho last annud meeting of the Lodge—a break may be said to have ^ centred in the direct lino of succession . Had Bro . Joseph Rayner l-. ecn still with us , ho would most assuredl y havo been choaeu for tho office of W . M . at the election meeting of this Lodge ; as it was , Bro . Goorgo Ttead was unanimously chosen to fill the chair . The brethren assembled on Wednesday , e » t the Masoiiid ILdl , Regent Street , where