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CECILIA LODGE , No . 1636 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on the 30 th nit ., in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Officers and members present were Bros . A . J . Hawkes W . M ., W . H . Gibson S . W ., E . Broadbridge J . W ., H . Payne Treasurer , W . R . Wood jun . Secretary , G . Cole S . D ., H . S . Gates J . D ., W . Smithers D . C , W . Roe Organist , G . L . Fenner Steward , H . Cox I . G .: I . P . M . W . T . Nell , P . M . ' s J . Eborall , F . Harrison , J . Hurst ; Hemming , Wolsey ,

Sir Charles Bright , Walter Harford , J . C . Colborn , J . Jefferies , W . B . Isworth , J . H . Stephens , C . J . Heald , J . Lelen , J . E . Stafford , H . Evans , J . Reynolds , J . Lewis , T . Hughes Tyler , and H . Hughes Assistant Tyler . The visitors included Bros . J . Henderson Scott , L . H . L . R . Burrell , J . T . Francis Howard , W . Skindle , F . Duke , J . Hill , F Robinson , W . Webb Turner , H . B . MoCarrick , H . W . J . Abell ,

W . W . Lord , C . W . Hudson , L . H . A . Dowell , H . Fieldns , G . S . Godfree , T . Packham , J . B . Hannay , J . T . Whatford , E . Willard , M . Kidd , J . W . Staples , E . Turner , J . Large . The Lodge having been opened in solemn form , with a musical service arranged by Bro . E . Broadbridge , the first part of the business comprised the initiation of newly-elected candidates . Next Bro . E .

Broadbridge was installed W . M . for the coming year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . A . J . Hawkes . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Hawkes , received a P . M . 's jewel . The Officers chosen by Bro . Broadbridge to assist him during hia year of office were Bro . W . H . Gibson S . W ., W . R . Wood jun . J . W ., G . Cole Secretary , H . S . Gates S . D ., W . Smithers J . D ., F . Marks Master of Ceremonies , W . Roe Organist ,

J . Lelen Steward , and G . L . Fenner I . G . These with Bros . H . Payne Treasurer , and T . Hughes Tyler , were duly installed into office . Bros . J . C . Colborn , W . Harford , and J . Sayers were elected on the General Purposes Committee , while Bro . J . Eberall was re-elected Charity Steward . The Lodge having been dnly olosed by Bro . Broadbridge , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The

newly-installed W . M . presided . The usual loyal toasts , given from the chair , were followed by that of " The Right Worshipful Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master ; Right Worshipful Bro . the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Past , " Brothers J . Henderson Scott and W . Kuhe to reply . The Worshipful Master proposed the Right Worship .

fnl Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , Baronet , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master Sussex , and Officers of Pro Grand Lodge Present and Past . Bro . H . Scott , in acknowledging the toast , expressed the gratification he felt in always being so well received whenever he visited thorn . He regretted that he could not do so oftener , but there were now so many Lodges in the town that it was impossible for him to be

continually visiting . Holding the position he did , it behoved him not to show preference to anyone Lodge , but he always made a point of attending meetings of installation . He trusted the custom which now prevailed of inviting the W . M . ' s of other Lodges would long continue . The time wonld come when the Lodges of the Province will become so numerous that this might be out of the question . But

time had not yet arrived—at any rate ifc would be long before there would be so many Lodges in Brighton fchat any one of the Lodges -wonld risk to invite the W . M . ' s of the sister Lodges to their banquet . Next to the carrying out of tbe three great principles—Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth—hospitality was the life and soul of Freemasonry . Bro . A . J . Hawkes gave the next toast , the

Worshipful Master , and spoke in eulogistic terms of the manner in which Bro . Broadbridge had performed the work undertaken b y him during the past year . He predicted for him a moat pros - perous term of office . Bro . Broadbridge responded , and then gave the Visitors . Bros . G . Nash and T . Peckham responded . The WoTshipful Master proposed the Past Masters . Bros .

Kuhe , J . Eberall , W . T . Nell , and A . J . Hawkes responded . Bro , Broadbridge then gave the Officers of the Lodge , to which Bros . W . H . Gibson and W . R . Wood jun . responded . The Worshipful Master gave tbe toast of the Initiate . Bro . Stafford responded . The Tyler ' s toast completed the programme . At the request of Bro J . H . Scott , on behalf of the brethren , Bro . Broadbridge sang , " Thou

art so near , ' to the accompaniment of Bro . W . Kuhe . Tho various toasts were most ; agreeably interspersed with songs , duets , and part songs , finely rendered by Miss Bertha Moore and Bros . W . Roe , J . Large , G . Cole , and H . Evans . Miss Bertha Moore , who , though young , is making rapid strides in her profession , made a very

favourable impression by her refined vocalisation . Bro . Kuhe , tho first Worshipful Master of the Lodge , played Liszt ' s " Rhapsodies Hongroise , " and was warmly applauded . Bro . W . Roe Prov . Grand Organist , who superintended the musical arrangements , accompanied with great skill . Bros . Sayers and Marks supplied tho banquet , which was capitally served .

served in Host Chilhngworth s well known style . Brother A . G . Dodson P . M ., President of tho Lodge , occupied tho chair . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Hicks gave Tho Health of the President , Bro . Dodson P . M ., commenting upon his strenuous efforts to raise the Lodge to the highest pinnacle , and also on the great efficiency of his working as displayed in tho Lodge . Bro . Dodson

Joppa Lodge Of Instruction , No . 188— The first dinner took place on the 24 th January , at the Champion Hotel , 15 Aldersgate-streefc , E . C . Lodge was opened as nsnal , at 7 p . m . Bro . J . Hick W . M . in the presence of a goodly attendance of brethren and visitors , who afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet ,

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replied , and afterwards proposed The Mother Lodgo , Joppa , No . 188 , which was received with great pleasnre , and replied to by Bro . Wall . Several other toasts followed , and tho evening was further enlivened by some capital songs , very ably rendered by Bros . Dodson , Hughes , McKinley , and others .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , Ho , 1812 . — On Thursday , the 19 th of January , at Bro . Stephens ' , the Feathers ' Hotel , Ealing . Present—Bros . J . Green , W . M ., C . Bellerby S . W ., G . Coop J . W ., Cunningham S . D ., Fisher J . D ., T . Smith I . G ., H . E . Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor ; also Bros . Pitt , Porter , Owen , Seward , and Titley , of the Belgrave Lodge 749 . The Lodge waa

opened in dne form . On account of the sudden and serious illness of the Secretary , Bro . Wells , the minutes of the two preceding meetings had not been entered . The W . M . opened the Lodge in the first degree , and Bro . Porter having been entrusted , the Lodge waa opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing waa rehearsed . Bro . Pitt having then been entrusted , the Lodge was

opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The Lodge was then closed in the third and second degrees . The brethren expressed their sympathy with Bro . Wells , and trusted thafc his illness would prove but temporary . On tbe 26 fch January , present Bros . C . Bellerby W . M ., G . Coop S . W ., T . Smith J . W ., W . Seward jun . S . D ., F . Green J . D ., J . Owen

acting Secretary ; also Bros . A . Jones , E . C . Porter , C . W . Pitt , Woolmer , Walker . Visitors—Bros . Nioholson and Cotton , of the Royal Union Lodge 382 . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the three preceding meetings were read , confirmed , and signed . The Worshipful Master rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Porter candidate . Bro . Alexander Jones delivered the ancient

charge of the degree . Bro . Pitt answered the questions leading to tho second degree . The Lodge was opened in the second , and the Worshipfnl Master rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Pitt candidate . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree . In the absence of Bro . Tuoker , through illness , Bro . Jones kindly acted as Preceptor . Bro . George Coop was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Farringdon without Lodge , No . 1745 . —This Lodge met for the despatch of business on the 30 th nit ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . Lardner W . M ,, Strugnell S . W ., Young acting J . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . VV . Williams , T . C . Walls I . P . M ., W . Ramsey P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Jackson P . M . Secretary , Goodenough S . D ., T . Simpson J . D ., H . B . Marshall V . P .

of the Three Institutions I . G ., Richards D . C . The minutes of pre vions meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Almond , Ablett , and Cross were passed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Lonis Lardner , and it proving unanimous , he was duly initiated . The ceremonies were performed most excellently by the W . M . Several communications from absent members having been read , Lodge waa closed according to ancient form , and the brethren separated .

Bro . James Stevens gave his lecture , explanatory of the First Degree , at The Great City Lodge of Instrnction , No . 1426 , at Masons ' -avenne , City , on Thursday . There was a large gathering of members and visitors , who expressed unqualified satisfaction with the lecture . We shall report this meeting more fully next week .

The members of the Oakley Lodge , No . 691 , Basingstoke , will , by permission of the R . W . P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beacb , M . P ., hold a Masonic Ball at the Town Hall , Basingstoke , on Wednesday , 15 th

February . Early application for Tickets—Gentlemen ' s 12 s 6 d ; Ladies 10 s 6 d ; should be made to Brother E . P . Oonran Hon . Secretary , Basingstoke . The following brethren comprise the Board of Stewards : — The Rev . F . W . Troyts W . M . A . Portsmouth P . M . P . P . G . J . D . The Rev . A . G . Barker Chaplain W . Parsons P . M . P . P . G . J . W .

The Rev . J . Scott Ramsay J . Harvey S . W . J . W . Lodwidgo ( Mayor ) Treas . J . Puntis P . M . P . P . G . D . C J . W . Lamb P . M . P . P . G . S . W . E . Adams J . D . R . J . Knight E . P . Conran S . Steward Captain J . May J . Ponlter Captain W . Shalden Smith E . C . White G . Lear P . M . P . P . G . S . D .

We have great pleasure in announcing that a concert will be given by tbe City Choral Society , at the Morley Hall , Hackney , on the evening of Tuesday next , the 7 fch instant , the proceeds to be banded over towards that most useful Institution the German Hospital , Dalston . A very

attractive programme is announced—Spohr ' s " God , Thou art Great , " vnth a choice selection of songs constituting the opening part , and selections from Mozart ' s Twelfth Mass , with a series of numbers , vocal and instrumental , the second . Bro . Edwin Moss will wield the baton ns

conductor , and Bro . Herr Leipold will preside at the organ , with Miss E . Milsted at the pianoforte and Herr Etudersdorff as violoncellist . From tho character of the

programme , and the recognised merits of the artists , we anticipate the concert will prove a great success , and we doubt not the funds of the German Hospital will be materially benefited .