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CHIGWELL LODGE , No . 453 .

AN emergency meeting of the brethren of this Lodge was convened last Saturday , at the Forest Hotel Chingford , for tbe purpose of passing Bros . Thomas Augustus Motion , Henry Stephenson Home , wood , aDd William Andrew Glass . Bro . Alfred J . Dixie W . M . pre . sided , and was supported by Bro . J . Glass Treasurer , who acted as S . W ., Bros . Edmund Egan J . W ., Fred . C . Dixie S . D ., F . A .

Renshaw I . G ., also Past Masters Bros . H . Holloway , George Motion , A . Bnch , and B . H . Pearson , besides Bros . A . R . Motion , \ V . A . Glass , J . Corbie , J . J . Winser , James Motion and George Corbie Secretary . The Lodge having boeu duly opeued in the second degree , the three brethren , who had been prepared by Bro . Robt . W . Goddard , Tyler ,

were introduced , and the ceremony of passing was most impressively performed by the Worshipful Master , the use of the tools being explained at length . On their return to the Lodge the Lecture on the pecond tracing board was given by Bro . Dixie . Bro . Robert

Henry Seeker , P . M . of the " Salisbury Lodge , was admitted as a joining member . The other business was of a private nature . Tbe Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren subsequently adjourned to the Connaught Hall , where a very pleasant evening was spent .

UNITED LODGE , No . 697 . AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at the George Hotel , Colchester , on the 25 th ult ., Bro . Henry J . Skingley S . W . was unanimously eleofced Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Alfred Gosling was re-elected Treasurer , Bro . Munson Tyler , and Bro . Wright Assistant Tyler .

HARROGATE AND CLARO LODGE , No . 1001 . TBE 24 th anniversary was celebrated at the Masonio Hall , Harrogate , East Yorkshire , on Friday , the 20 th ult . The attendance was unusually large , owing to the Prov . Grand Master of W . Y . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., Past G . D . of England having signiaed his intention to be present . On his arrival he was received with

Masonic honours—which were also accorded to several other Prorincial Grand Officers and Past Masters of neighbouring Lodges . Bro . Tew , in acknowledging the salutation of his brethren , expressed his gratification at the new location of the Harrogate fraternity , and was pletsed to be the medium of presenting on behalf of the

subscribers , to retiring W . M . Bro . Dr . C . J . B . Johnson ( as a Trustee of the Lodge ) , a pei f ' -ct . specimeu of photographic art , by Bro . Walter Davey , of Harrogate , who has displayed a high degree of skill in executing a most difficult task . He has portrayed , in a life-like manner , the features of tbirty-one members of the Lodge , grouped

and enlarged by the autotype carbon process , 36 by 24 inches , framed in oak , with gold Masonio emblems , 4 feet by 3 . Also an accompanying key picture , which contains the full roll of the Lodge membership , including the names of those who unfortunately do not appear in the group from unavoidable absence . The installing of

Bro . T . A . Marsh S . W . into the chair of the Lodge , as W . M . for the ensuing year , was then proceeded with by tbe I . P . M ., who has thus completed a successful year in most creditable style . The ceremony was under the able direction of Bro . J . Richardson . The newly installed W . M . appointed and invested his Officers for the

ensuinu year , as follows : —Bros . Lawrence S . W ., Thompson J . W ., Waitfcr Hall Chaplain , Joseph Griffiths Treasurer , Standing Secretary , Jones S . D ., Walters J . D ., Pratt Organist , Williams D . C , Henry Allison I . G ., Wilson S . Steward , Peach J . Steward , Child Tyler , Bodman R . P . O . Com ., Richardson Almoner . The W . M .

thanked the Prov . G . M . most cordially for the honour he had conferred on the Lodge by his visit and encouraging address , which he trusted would stimulate the members to increased aotivity in promoting Masonic benevolence in this the Centenary year of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , reminding them of their

watchwords , Loyalty and Charity , as promulgated at the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Craft . The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , and partook of a most recherche repast , served under the direction of Bro . E . Standing , Steward for the past year . The remainder of the evening was spent in a truly Masonio manner .

ST . CHAD'S LODGE , No . 1129 . ON Wednesday , the 18 th ult ., the members of this Lodge , whioh meets at the Roebuck Hotel , Rochdale , presented to Bro . James Hadfield P . M . P . P . G . J . D . a very handsome gold Treasurer's jewel , in recognition of his services to the Lodge as Treasurer . On the jewel was inscribed : " Presented by the members of St . Chad ' s Lodge ( 1129 ) to Bro .

James Hadfield , for 20 years' services as Treasurer . " Tho duty of introducing the matter to the Lodge had been deputed to Bro . Peter Lee P . M ., who in a suitable speech took a retrospective view of the Lodge's history , and pointed out the good which had been done tbroogh the wise dispensation of its funds . In all about £ 500

had been utilised for charitable purposes . This sum , the larger part of which had been divided among the various Masonio Charities , and the remainder being at the disposal of the Lodge at its discretion for the like purpose , Bro . Lee said , was due in a great measure to the prudence and forethought of Bro . Hadfield . Seeing that Father

Time cut down the green blade as well as the ripened ear of corn , the members of the Lodge deemed it its duty at once to show in a practical way their high estimation of Bro . Hadfield ' s services . Bro

Lee then handed to the acting W . M ., Bro . T . H . Williams , the jewel and case for presentation to Bro . Hadfiald , in the name of the members of St . Chad ' s Lodge . Up to this time Bro . Hadfield was in entire ignorance of what had been going on , and when Bro . Williams

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had suitably addressed Bro . Hadfield , and decorated him with the jewel , it was plainly seen that he was deeply sensible of such a manifestation of good will from his brethren . He then thanked them briefly , and a most enjoyable evening was afterwards spent , several visitors being present .

TREGENNA LODGE . No . 1272

THE members held their annual festival on Monday , the 23 rd ult . The brethren assembled at their Lodge-room , where the installation and a raising were performed by Bro . George Williams jun . W . M . The Officers for the ensuing year are — Bros . Rowe W . M ., George Williams jun . I . P . M ., Robert S . Read S . W .

Thomas J . W ., Rev . J . B . Jones Chaplain , Short Treasurer , James Wearne Secretary , Carbis S . D ., Keskeys J . D ., Edward Boase I . G ., Weller D . C , Blight Organist , Taylor and Leah Stewards , Trevorron Tyler . The banquet was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , Market Standard , St . Ives .

FRATERNITY LODGE , No . 1418

ON the 26 th April , the annual ceremony of installation was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Stockton . Bro . Thomas Bowman installed Bro . Thomas Gibson as W . M . for the ensuing year . Tbe newly elected W . M . then invested the following brethren as his Officers—Wallis I . P . M ., Tomkins S . W ., Thorman J . W ., Watson Treasurer , Thomas Bowman D . of C , Gait S . D ., Luther Green J . D .,

John Broome Secretary , William Hutchinson I . G ., Crostwaite S . S ., Anderson J . S ., Thomas Preston Organist , Bedford Smith Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where the annual banquet was held . A large number of visiting brethren were present .

ANNESLEY LODGE , No . 1435

A REGULAR meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Goldsmith-street , Nottingham , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., Brother W . E . Hartshorn Worshipful Master in the chair , supported by the following Officers and Brethren : —Bros . A . Phelps Senior Warden , E . G . Saoketc Junior Warden , W . G . Rogerson P . M . P . G . Std . Br . Treasurer , G . T . Alenson P . M . P . P . G . Std . Br . Secretary ,

A . Lawson P . M . Prov . G . Treasurer , C . H . Gascoyne I . P . M ., S . V . Holgate S . D ., Pratt J . D ., Levy D . of C , Cockren Organist , Osborne I . G ., Wharton and Kiddier Stewards , and Bros . Sibley P . M ., Burton , Bates , Wallis , Cass , Ashurst and W . W . Sibley . Visitors—Bros . S . Meech Sec . 2163 , J . H . Coggins 47 and Clarke 47 . Lodge was

opened in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes , Mr . E . Palmer Willson was regularly initiated , the ceremony being performed in an able manner by the W . M ., and the charge delivered , by Bro . Levy D . C . Hearty good wishes were exchanged and the Lodge closed . Subsequently the brethren sat down to the usual supper and

a very enjoyable evening was spent . The Loyal and Craft toasts were honoured—that of the Prov . Grand Officers being responded to by Bro . Lawson Prov . G . Treasurer and Bro . G . Rogerson Prov . G . Std . Br . The latter reminded the brethren of his intention to act as Steward at the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Girls' School

and made a strong appeal to them on behalf of the Craft Charities . In proposing the health of the newly-initiated Bro . Willson , the W . M . expressed a hope that be would not do as some of the brethren had done , —attend regularly at the Lodge meetings until raised to the third degree , and then become careless and irregular . Some

time or other every member of the Lodge would have a chance of attaining office , providing he made himself sufficiently proficient to deserve that honour , and it was important that newly-initiated brethren should lose no time in acqniring proficieuoy in the ritual of the Craft . The health of the W . M . was cordially responded to ,

and Bro . Hartshorn made a suitable reply . The Visitors were also duly toasted , and Bros . Clark and Meeoh responded . During the evening Bro . Lawson gave the Entered Apprentice song ; Bros . Cartledge , Wharton , Pratt , Sibley and Meeoh also sang , and Bro Francis amused the brethren with some well executed sleight of hand tricks .

ROSSLYN LODGE . No . 1543

THE monthly meeting of this Lodge , whioh was held at Dunmow , Essex , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., will be memorable in its annals as that ou which it was honoured by a visit from the P . G . M . of the Province , Lord Brooke . His Lordship drove from his residenoe , Easton Lodge , some three miles distant , and having been escorted into Lodge by the P . G . Officers , was received

with honours due to his rank . After tbe transaction of some formal business , the W . M . ( Bro . E . F . Ferris ) proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the P . G . M . for his kindness in honouring the Lodge by a visit . The motion was seconded by Bro . the Rev . F . B . Shepherd , who remarked that , as the oldest P . M .

present , and first W . M . of the Rosslyn Lodge , it was a great pleasure to him to see Lord Brooke with them ou that occasion . He thought when the residents in and around Dunmow , where the name of Lord Brooke and his amiable wife were so highly esteemed , found that his Lordship had honoured them in this way , they would look

favourably upon the Rosslyn Lodge , and that some of them would become members . Lord Brooke , in acknowledging the vote , said it had given him great pleasure to be present that evening , and he regretted very much that he had not been able to come before . It was one of the pleasant duties of his office to try and make himself

acquainted with the Lodges of the important Province over whioh H . R . H . the Grand Master had called upon him to rule . He was happy to know that Freemasonry in Essex was extending , and that the Lodges were all so ably managed . Of course they were all

anxious to see the Craft growing in their midst , but when applications for new Lodges were sent in it was a matter of great anxiety to himself and those to whom he looked for counsel in these matters , that ho new Lodge should be formed which had not