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Diary For The Week.
17 S 2—Machon , Swan Hotel , Coleshill . R . A . 2 S 6— Strength , Green Man Hotel , Bncup . R . A . 613—Bridson , Masonic Hall , Southport . If . A . 1303—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool M . M . —St . John , Commercial Hotel , Bolton .
Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern . Air-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 177—Domatic , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 76 B—William Preston , Feathers' Tavern , Up . Georgo-st ., Edgware-rd . 8 ( Inst . ) 834— Kanolagh , Six Bolls , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 902—Burgoyno . Rod Cap , Camden Town , at 8 ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapol-rond . at 8 ( Instruction )
. FRIDAY , 12 th MARCH .
] 05«—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-strect , E . G . at 7 ( Instruction ) 1153—Belgrnve , Jcrmyn-strect , S . W ., at 8 ( Instrnction ) 1283—Finsbury Park if . M ., Earl Russell , Isledon-road , N . nt 8 ( Instruction ) 12 & 8— Royal Standard . Alwyne Castlo , St . Paul's-rond , Cnnonbnry , at 8 ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1612—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington , at 8 . 0 ( Inst . ) R . A . 79—Pythngorenn , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , nt 8 ( Inst . ) K . T . —Mount Calvary , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C .
36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary ' s-stveet , Cardiff . 458—Aire and Calder , Private Rooms , Ouso-streot , Goolo . 526—Honour , Star and Garter Hotel , Wolverhampton . « P 2—Dartmouth , Dartmouth Hotol , West Bromwich . 697—United , Georgo Hotel , Colchester . 730— Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 ( Inst . ) 815—Blair , Town Hall , Stratford-road , Hulme .
3001—Harrognto nnd Claro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harrogate . 3087—Boandesort , Assembly Rooms , Corn Exchange , Leighton Buzzard , Bods . 1239—Rock , Bedford House , Rock Ferry . 1536—United Military , Masonic Halt , Plumstcad . General Lodgo of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 993—Alexandra , Medway Hotel , Levonshulme K . T . —Hope , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddorsfield
SATURDAY , 13 th MARCH .
108—London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhnll Street , E . C . 193—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern . Southgate-road , N ., at R ( Instrnction ) 1301—Earl of Zetland , Nags Head , Mare-strcet , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1391—Commercial , Freemasons Hall , Leicester 1426-Tho Groat City , Cannon-stroet Hotol , E . C . 1556—Addiscombe . Surrey Club , West Croydon 1624— Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1671—Miapah , Albion Hotol , Aldersgato-stroot Sinni Chapter of Instrnction . Union , Air-street , Rogont-slrnet , W ., at 8 R . A . 308—Affability , Station House Hotel , Bottoms , Stansflold
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
WILLIAM KINGSTON LODGE , No . 1835 , GOLBTTA .
THE Annual Festival of this Lodgo was celebrated on the 20 th February , at tho Masonio Hall , Goletta , Tunis , North Africa . Tho Lodgo was opened at 1 p . m . precisely by the W . M . Bro . Barker , assisted b y Bros . They S . W ., Curletto J . W ., Engerer Secretary , Morana D . of C ., Attard S . D ., D'Amico aa J . D ., Vans I . G ., and A . Pagano Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . Coppi , Dnrazzano ,
v illarealo , Castolli , Rombi , Rotino , Catalano , and Angelica , members ; Visitors—Vais Orator , Maltesopolo J . W ., and Cittanuova Secretary of the Italian Lodgo Eisorgimento at Tunis ; and Souiller S . W ., Pentecost J . W ., Barsotti Treasurer and Le Gallais S . D . of Ancient Carthago Lodge , No . 1717 ( E . G . ) , also at Tunis . On an alarm being given , the following distinguished brethren wero received with duo honours ,
viz .: —W . Bros . J . F . Reade No . 1717 P . D . D . G . M . Egypt , A . M . Broadloy D . D . G . M . Malta , Dr . Perini W . M . 1717 , Professor Ayra W . M . Italian Lodge Eisorgimento , Vais 33 ° , and Dr . Fnnaro Past Masters of tho samo Lodge , D . Costa W . M . of tho Italian Lodge Pi-ogresso Costituzionale afc Susa , and Dr . Muguaini 32 ° P . M . Lodge Carthage and Utica at Tunis . Tho W . M . asked tho D . D . G . M .
Brother Broadley to assume tho gavel . Tho D . D . G . M . expressed the pleasure experienced by the Lodgo No . 1835 at receiving tho visits of so many distinguished Masons on this occasion ; ho stated thafc tho onl y bnsiness before them was to read a circular from the D . G . Lodge of Malta , warning the English brethren at Tunis from holding Masonio intercourse with a self-created body calling itself the Grand
Orient of Tunis and its Dependencies . The circular having been read , it was duly inserted in the minute book . W . Bro . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , H . B . M . ' s Agent and Consul General afc Tunis , then addressed tha assembled brethren ; he said that in returning to his birth-place , after an absence of thirty years , nothing had pleased him more than to find Masonry flourishing in the country . He was
especially interested in the Lodge No . 1835 , as working on the very ruins of Carthage . Ho called tho particular attention of the English and Italian brethren to the circular the D . D . G . M . had read , and told them their dnty in the matter could be described in two words—Fidelit y and Obedience—fidelity to tho Grand Lodge of England , to which they owed allegiance ; and obedience to tho orders of their
immediate superior , tho D . G . M ., who had HO ably dealt with the matter in accordance with tbe decision of the Colonial Board of Graud Lodge . He added thafc nothing could bo moro illegal than the action of the half dozen individuals who had constituted themselves into a pretended Grand Orient against tbo will of tho great majority of regular Masons in the country , and thafc he felt suro that the united
and harmonious action of the Italian and English Masons in the S £ nntr y would speedily bring the movement into deserved contempt . W . Bro . Reade assumed his seat amidst many demonstrations of approval . W . Bros . Perini , Ayra , Costa , and Mugnaini addressed the Lodge in turn , and expressed their cordial approval of the D . G . Master ' s circular , and W . Bro . Reade ' s remarks . Two candidates lor initiation wero proposed and seconded . The charitable collection
was then mado , and tho brethren adjourned to aa elaborate banquet , w ° , r ided by Bro- All " eHca - Tho D-D-G . M ., afc tne request of tbe >» -M ., presided , and the whole of the brethren above mentioned were present . On tho removal of tho cloth , tho following toasts wero duly honoured : —The Queen and the Craft , tho M . W . Graud Waster , the M . W . Grand Master of Italy , the Grand Officers , ana the D . G . Grand Master of Malta . In proposing the health
Notices Of Meetings.
of tho Right Worshipful Bro . Kingston tho D . D . Grand Muster alluded to tho ablo way that illustrious brother had represented hia district iu England . lie was ablo to tell tho members oi 18 : 55 that their D . G . M . took a most lively interest in tho progress of English Masonry in this important part of his district , and especially iu tho prosperity of the Lodgo which bore his name . Bro . Kingston would
certainly visit the Goletta in June , and probably hold a Grand Lodge under their banner . Bro . Kingston ' s health was then enthusiastically drank , and it was decided to convey to him by telegraph tho hearty good wishes of the Lodgo . Tho next toast was that of tho P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , to which Bro . T . F . Reado responded . In returning thanks for his health being drunk , Bro . Barker W . M . 1835
proposed tho toast of thoir indefatigable chief , Bro . Broadley . Tho W . M . of the Eisorgimento Lodgo added , on behalf of hia Lodgo , that tho D . D . G . M . mnst bo considered as tho pioneer and main supporter of tho common interests of regular Masonry in the country . Tho toast was very cordially drunk , and Bro . Broadley returned thanks afc some length . Various other toasts wero disposed of , and tho brethreu separated at 4 . 30 , highly pleased with their winter festival . English
Masonry is gaining ground day by day iu North Africa , but tho existence of a spurious centro must always bo regretted . Ifc need hardly be said thafc the body in question has never oven sought tho recognition of our U . G . Lodge , nor , as far as is known , has any communication with a single Masonic governing body of importance . It originated with four or five individuals , and the members of Lodges Nos . 1717 and 1835 trust that the Masonio authorities of distant ooun .
tries will obtain proper information before committing themselves by even the smallest recognition of the G . O , of the Reformed Egyptian Rite , whatever this high sounding title may be intended to represent .
Southdown Lodge, No. 1797.
SOUTHDOWN LODGE , No . 1797 .
THE first anniversary of tho formation was successfully hold on Wednesday , tho 25 th ult . Reviewing tho lirsb year of its exist , ence , thero has been 12 members initiated into tho mysteries of tho Masonic art , and a number of other brethren have joined tho Lodgo . With such progress as this thero seems every probability that the Southdown Lodgo will eventually become ono of tho best in tho provinco of Sussex . Tho Founder of the Lodgo and lirst W . M . has ,
to the great regret of all the brethren , been removed by death , but the duties devolving npon so high an official havo been most ably carried ont by Bro . James Curtis . The installation service was conducted in the music-room , by Bro . James Eberall P . M . 315 , 1636 , P . P . G . Pursuivant , and was rendered in a most impressive manner . The W . M . elect , Bro . James Curtis , being duly installed , invested tho
following newly appointed Officers with their respective badges—Bros . Walter Fitch S . W ., Edward Broadbridge J . W ., J . T . Musson Secretary , William Hudson Treasurer , Joshua Fitch S . D ., R . J . Popo J . D ., Thomas Sinnock D . C , JohnDaysonl . G ., G . J . M . Smith Steward , L . L . Hawken Almoner , H . Hughes Tyler . Bros . G . Rawlinson , J . Cully , and Trevor Pollard wero appointed on the General Purposes
Committee . The following is a complete list of the brethren present : —Bros . James Curtis acting W . M . ( W . M . elect ) , Walter Fitch S . W ., Edward Broadbridge Secretary , J . T . Musson S . D ., John Dayson Organist , J . Sinnock I . G ., H . H . Hughes Tyler , C . F . Hollands , G . Parsons , G . L . Hawken , G . Rawlinson , W . Pratt , G . Malcolm Smith ' E . Dnmsday , G . T . Saltraarsh , Trevor Pollard , F . J . Cully , R . J . Pope
D . C . Tho Visitors were Bros . James Eberall P . M . 315 , 1636 , P . P . G . Purs . ; Eugene Street W . M ., Howard 56 ( Chichester ) , John F . Capon W . M . Royal Brunswick 732 , W . T . Nell P . M . 315 , W . M . 1636 , P . P . G . A . D . C . P . P . G . S ., H . Saunders P . M . 315 , Thomas Packham S . W . 315 , S . P . Weston Royal York 315 , G . S . Godfree Atlingworth 1821 Sec , It . Allison Atlingworth 1821 , G . A . Jenner South Saxon 311 , and J .
Sayers 1636 . It was proposed that Bro . W . C . Carter P . M . 100 , Great Yarmouth , bo elected a joining member , and tho following candidates bo initiated : — Mr . C . Longley , Hay ward's Heath , Mr . Simeon Norman , Burgess Hill , and Mr . Thomas Stroud , Burgess Hill . Mr . G . Master was also ballotted for and duly elected . On account of the valuable services rendered to tho Lodge by Bro . James Eberall , he was appointed an honorary member . Tho Lodgo being
closed , an adjourument was made to the Sussex Arms Billiard Room , whero the banquet was laid out . Bros . Sayers and Marks , of Brighton , ' were tho caterers , and they gavo every satisfaction . Mr . A . Geero , of the Sussex Arms , supplied tho wines , which were of the best brands . Tho usnal Masonic toasts were given dnring the evening , and somo excellent glee singing by Bros . J . Dayson , E . Broadbridge , J . Cully , W . Pratt , and G . Rawlinson called forth tho compliments of tho brethren .
Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
BEDFORD LODGE , No . 157 .
rnilE installation meeting of this old aud flourishing Lodge was J- held on Friday , tho 13 th nil ; ., afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . Buckhnrst W . M ., Turner S . W ., Lidelall J . W ., Briggs P . M . Treas ., Thomas Sec , Bowie S . D ., J . Cox J . D ., Hall I . G . P . M . ' s T . Cubitt P . G . P ., Millis , Brander , Folliott , Lear Drew , Creak , Walton , & c . Tho Lodge was opened and the minntes were confirmed . A
Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Turner S . W . aud W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Briggs P . M ., who at tho conclusion of the ceremony was warmly congratulated . The customary salutations having been given , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers : —Buckhnrst I . P . M .,
Liddall S . W ., J . Cox J . W ., Briggs P . M . Treas ., Thomas Sec , Hall S . D ., Homan J . D ., Creak P . M . I . G ., Brander P . M . D . C , Millis P . M . W . S ., Longstaft ' o Tyler . The names of two persons wore handed in
as desirous of joining tho Lodge . Tho W . M . had now , with prirlo and pleasure , to present , in tho name of the Lodge , tho I . l ' . M . with a Past Muster ' a jewel . He was suro by their unanimous vote that the members thought Bro . Buckhnrst . in every respect had done
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Diary For The Week.
17 S 2—Machon , Swan Hotel , Coleshill . R . A . 2 S 6— Strength , Green Man Hotel , Bncup . R . A . 613—Bridson , Masonic Hall , Southport . If . A . 1303—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool M . M . —St . John , Commercial Hotel , Bolton .
Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern . Air-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 177—Domatic , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 76 B—William Preston , Feathers' Tavern , Up . Georgo-st ., Edgware-rd . 8 ( Inst . ) 834— Kanolagh , Six Bolls , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 902—Burgoyno . Rod Cap , Camden Town , at 8 ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapol-rond . at 8 ( Instruction )
. FRIDAY , 12 th MARCH .
] 05«—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-strect , E . G . at 7 ( Instruction ) 1153—Belgrnve , Jcrmyn-strect , S . W ., at 8 ( Instrnction ) 1283—Finsbury Park if . M ., Earl Russell , Isledon-road , N . nt 8 ( Instruction ) 12 & 8— Royal Standard . Alwyne Castlo , St . Paul's-rond , Cnnonbnry , at 8 ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1612—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington , at 8 . 0 ( Inst . ) R . A . 79—Pythngorenn , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , nt 8 ( Inst . ) K . T . —Mount Calvary , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C .
36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary ' s-stveet , Cardiff . 458—Aire and Calder , Private Rooms , Ouso-streot , Goolo . 526—Honour , Star and Garter Hotel , Wolverhampton . « P 2—Dartmouth , Dartmouth Hotol , West Bromwich . 697—United , Georgo Hotel , Colchester . 730— Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 ( Inst . ) 815—Blair , Town Hall , Stratford-road , Hulme .
3001—Harrognto nnd Claro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harrogate . 3087—Boandesort , Assembly Rooms , Corn Exchange , Leighton Buzzard , Bods . 1239—Rock , Bedford House , Rock Ferry . 1536—United Military , Masonic Halt , Plumstcad . General Lodgo of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 993—Alexandra , Medway Hotel , Levonshulme K . T . —Hope , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddorsfield
SATURDAY , 13 th MARCH .
108—London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhnll Street , E . C . 193—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern . Southgate-road , N ., at R ( Instrnction ) 1301—Earl of Zetland , Nags Head , Mare-strcet , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1391—Commercial , Freemasons Hall , Leicester 1426-Tho Groat City , Cannon-stroet Hotol , E . C . 1556—Addiscombe . Surrey Club , West Croydon 1624— Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1671—Miapah , Albion Hotol , Aldersgato-stroot Sinni Chapter of Instrnction . Union , Air-street , Rogont-slrnet , W ., at 8 R . A . 308—Affability , Station House Hotel , Bottoms , Stansflold
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
WILLIAM KINGSTON LODGE , No . 1835 , GOLBTTA .
THE Annual Festival of this Lodgo was celebrated on the 20 th February , at tho Masonio Hall , Goletta , Tunis , North Africa . Tho Lodgo was opened at 1 p . m . precisely by the W . M . Bro . Barker , assisted b y Bros . They S . W ., Curletto J . W ., Engerer Secretary , Morana D . of C ., Attard S . D ., D'Amico aa J . D ., Vans I . G ., and A . Pagano Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . Coppi , Dnrazzano ,
v illarealo , Castolli , Rombi , Rotino , Catalano , and Angelica , members ; Visitors—Vais Orator , Maltesopolo J . W ., and Cittanuova Secretary of the Italian Lodgo Eisorgimento at Tunis ; and Souiller S . W ., Pentecost J . W ., Barsotti Treasurer and Le Gallais S . D . of Ancient Carthago Lodge , No . 1717 ( E . G . ) , also at Tunis . On an alarm being given , the following distinguished brethren wero received with duo honours ,
viz .: —W . Bros . J . F . Reade No . 1717 P . D . D . G . M . Egypt , A . M . Broadloy D . D . G . M . Malta , Dr . Perini W . M . 1717 , Professor Ayra W . M . Italian Lodge Eisorgimento , Vais 33 ° , and Dr . Fnnaro Past Masters of tho samo Lodge , D . Costa W . M . of tho Italian Lodge Pi-ogresso Costituzionale afc Susa , and Dr . Muguaini 32 ° P . M . Lodge Carthage and Utica at Tunis . Tho W . M . asked tho D . D . G . M .
Brother Broadley to assume tho gavel . Tho D . D . G . M . expressed the pleasure experienced by the Lodgo No . 1835 at receiving tho visits of so many distinguished Masons on this occasion ; ho stated thafc tho onl y bnsiness before them was to read a circular from the D . G . Lodge of Malta , warning the English brethren at Tunis from holding Masonio intercourse with a self-created body calling itself the Grand
Orient of Tunis and its Dependencies . The circular having been read , it was duly inserted in the minute book . W . Bro . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , H . B . M . ' s Agent and Consul General afc Tunis , then addressed tha assembled brethren ; he said that in returning to his birth-place , after an absence of thirty years , nothing had pleased him more than to find Masonry flourishing in the country . He was
especially interested in the Lodge No . 1835 , as working on the very ruins of Carthage . Ho called tho particular attention of the English and Italian brethren to the circular the D . D . G . M . had read , and told them their dnty in the matter could be described in two words—Fidelit y and Obedience—fidelity to tho Grand Lodge of England , to which they owed allegiance ; and obedience to tho orders of their
immediate superior , tho D . G . M ., who had HO ably dealt with the matter in accordance with tbe decision of the Colonial Board of Graud Lodge . He added thafc nothing could bo moro illegal than the action of the half dozen individuals who had constituted themselves into a pretended Grand Orient against tbo will of tho great majority of regular Masons in the country , and thafc he felt suro that the united
and harmonious action of the Italian and English Masons in the S £ nntr y would speedily bring the movement into deserved contempt . W . Bro . Reade assumed his seat amidst many demonstrations of approval . W . Bros . Perini , Ayra , Costa , and Mugnaini addressed the Lodge in turn , and expressed their cordial approval of the D . G . Master ' s circular , and W . Bro . Reade ' s remarks . Two candidates lor initiation wero proposed and seconded . The charitable collection
was then mado , and tho brethren adjourned to aa elaborate banquet , w ° , r ided by Bro- All " eHca - Tho D-D-G . M ., afc tne request of tbe >» -M ., presided , and the whole of the brethren above mentioned were present . On tho removal of tho cloth , tho following toasts wero duly honoured : —The Queen and the Craft , tho M . W . Graud Waster , the M . W . Grand Master of Italy , the Grand Officers , ana the D . G . Grand Master of Malta . In proposing the health
Notices Of Meetings.
of tho Right Worshipful Bro . Kingston tho D . D . Grand Muster alluded to tho ablo way that illustrious brother had represented hia district iu England . lie was ablo to tell tho members oi 18 : 55 that their D . G . M . took a most lively interest in tho progress of English Masonry in this important part of his district , and especially iu tho prosperity of the Lodgo which bore his name . Bro . Kingston would
certainly visit the Goletta in June , and probably hold a Grand Lodge under their banner . Bro . Kingston ' s health was then enthusiastically drank , and it was decided to convey to him by telegraph tho hearty good wishes of the Lodgo . Tho next toast was that of tho P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , to which Bro . T . F . Reado responded . In returning thanks for his health being drunk , Bro . Barker W . M . 1835
proposed tho toast of thoir indefatigable chief , Bro . Broadley . Tho W . M . of the Eisorgimento Lodgo added , on behalf of hia Lodgo , that tho D . D . G . M . mnst bo considered as tho pioneer and main supporter of tho common interests of regular Masonry in the country . Tho toast was very cordially drunk , and Bro . Broadley returned thanks afc some length . Various other toasts wero disposed of , and tho brethreu separated at 4 . 30 , highly pleased with their winter festival . English
Masonry is gaining ground day by day iu North Africa , but tho existence of a spurious centro must always bo regretted . Ifc need hardly be said thafc the body in question has never oven sought tho recognition of our U . G . Lodge , nor , as far as is known , has any communication with a single Masonic governing body of importance . It originated with four or five individuals , and the members of Lodges Nos . 1717 and 1835 trust that the Masonio authorities of distant ooun .
tries will obtain proper information before committing themselves by even the smallest recognition of the G . O , of the Reformed Egyptian Rite , whatever this high sounding title may be intended to represent .
Southdown Lodge, No. 1797.
SOUTHDOWN LODGE , No . 1797 .
THE first anniversary of tho formation was successfully hold on Wednesday , tho 25 th ult . Reviewing tho lirsb year of its exist , ence , thero has been 12 members initiated into tho mysteries of tho Masonic art , and a number of other brethren have joined tho Lodgo . With such progress as this thero seems every probability that the Southdown Lodgo will eventually become ono of tho best in tho provinco of Sussex . Tho Founder of the Lodgo and lirst W . M . has ,
to the great regret of all the brethren , been removed by death , but the duties devolving npon so high an official havo been most ably carried ont by Bro . James Curtis . The installation service was conducted in the music-room , by Bro . James Eberall P . M . 315 , 1636 , P . P . G . Pursuivant , and was rendered in a most impressive manner . The W . M . elect , Bro . James Curtis , being duly installed , invested tho
following newly appointed Officers with their respective badges—Bros . Walter Fitch S . W ., Edward Broadbridge J . W ., J . T . Musson Secretary , William Hudson Treasurer , Joshua Fitch S . D ., R . J . Popo J . D ., Thomas Sinnock D . C , JohnDaysonl . G ., G . J . M . Smith Steward , L . L . Hawken Almoner , H . Hughes Tyler . Bros . G . Rawlinson , J . Cully , and Trevor Pollard wero appointed on the General Purposes
Committee . The following is a complete list of the brethren present : —Bros . James Curtis acting W . M . ( W . M . elect ) , Walter Fitch S . W ., Edward Broadbridge Secretary , J . T . Musson S . D ., John Dayson Organist , J . Sinnock I . G ., H . H . Hughes Tyler , C . F . Hollands , G . Parsons , G . L . Hawken , G . Rawlinson , W . Pratt , G . Malcolm Smith ' E . Dnmsday , G . T . Saltraarsh , Trevor Pollard , F . J . Cully , R . J . Pope
D . C . Tho Visitors were Bros . James Eberall P . M . 315 , 1636 , P . P . G . Purs . ; Eugene Street W . M ., Howard 56 ( Chichester ) , John F . Capon W . M . Royal Brunswick 732 , W . T . Nell P . M . 315 , W . M . 1636 , P . P . G . A . D . C . P . P . G . S ., H . Saunders P . M . 315 , Thomas Packham S . W . 315 , S . P . Weston Royal York 315 , G . S . Godfree Atlingworth 1821 Sec , It . Allison Atlingworth 1821 , G . A . Jenner South Saxon 311 , and J .
Sayers 1636 . It was proposed that Bro . W . C . Carter P . M . 100 , Great Yarmouth , bo elected a joining member , and tho following candidates bo initiated : — Mr . C . Longley , Hay ward's Heath , Mr . Simeon Norman , Burgess Hill , and Mr . Thomas Stroud , Burgess Hill . Mr . G . Master was also ballotted for and duly elected . On account of the valuable services rendered to tho Lodge by Bro . James Eberall , he was appointed an honorary member . Tho Lodgo being
closed , an adjourument was made to the Sussex Arms Billiard Room , whero the banquet was laid out . Bros . Sayers and Marks , of Brighton , ' were tho caterers , and they gavo every satisfaction . Mr . A . Geero , of the Sussex Arms , supplied tho wines , which were of the best brands . Tho usnal Masonic toasts were given dnring the evening , and somo excellent glee singing by Bros . J . Dayson , E . Broadbridge , J . Cully , W . Pratt , and G . Rawlinson called forth tho compliments of tho brethren .
Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
BEDFORD LODGE , No . 157 .
rnilE installation meeting of this old aud flourishing Lodge was J- held on Friday , tho 13 th nil ; ., afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . Buckhnrst W . M ., Turner S . W ., Lidelall J . W ., Briggs P . M . Treas ., Thomas Sec , Bowie S . D ., J . Cox J . D ., Hall I . G . P . M . ' s T . Cubitt P . G . P ., Millis , Brander , Folliott , Lear Drew , Creak , Walton , & c . Tho Lodge was opened and the minntes were confirmed . A
Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Turner S . W . aud W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Briggs P . M ., who at tho conclusion of the ceremony was warmly congratulated . The customary salutations having been given , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers : —Buckhnrst I . P . M .,
Liddall S . W ., J . Cox J . W ., Briggs P . M . Treas ., Thomas Sec , Hall S . D ., Homan J . D ., Creak P . M . I . G ., Brander P . M . D . C , Millis P . M . W . S ., Longstaft ' o Tyler . The names of two persons wore handed in
as desirous of joining tho Lodge . Tho W . M . had now , with prirlo and pleasure , to present , in tho name of the Lodge , tho I . l ' . M . with a Past Muster ' a jewel . He was suro by their unanimous vote that the members thought Bro . Buckhnrst . in every respect had done