Installation and"Banquet.
The Northern Lodge of China, 570 E.C., has st"tted another year under the happiest auspices. On Sa'urday evening the installation of Bro. F. A. Rickard as W.M. took place, followed bya parquet. The installation ceremony took place at the Masonic Club and was impressively performed by the Deputy D.G.M., Rt. Wor. Bro. W. H. Anderson—the D.G.M., Rt. Wor. Bro. L. Moore, being prevented by illness from tending, The following officers were forwards invested:—Bros. R. 8. Ivy, LP.M.; W. C. Murray, S.W.; A. Anderson, J.W.; W. H. Anderson, Trea-Surer; T. Lemon, Secretary; G. G. Carlsen, }.C. W. Cooper, J.D.; W. H. Lewis, ist; J. H. O'Dowd, D. of C.; G. B.
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