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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 , —The members met in their own Hall , 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday , 5 th January , 11 . B . Prout E . W . M . iu tho chair . Bros . Holmes S . W ., McCullouch J . TV ., McKnne J ., R . Proufc sen . acting I . G ., D . Eamey O . G . On the tlias also wero Bros . Arthur , Mother Kihvining , No . 0 , G . W . Wheeler 73 , J . Bain P . M . 106 , J . Murdoch P . M . 131 , J . Muun S . W . 419 ,
J . Molnnis D . M . 408 , J . Wood E . W . M . 541 , and J . Ferguson P . M . 503 . The only business before the Lodge was tho consideration of tho case of the widow of a deceased member , which was left for the Master and Wardens to deal with . Tho E . W . M . said they had held an emergency meeting last week , and wrought the three degrees , that the first meeting in the new year might bo devoted to harmony .
The brethren spent a conple of hours very happily together , Bro . Bain P . G . B . B responding to the toast of tho P . G . L ., Bros . Arthur , Wood and Ferguson to that of the visitors . Prosperity to Kilwinning , No . 4 , was given by G . W . Wheeler , and acknowledged by the E . W . M ., and also by Bro . Prout sen ., ono of the oldest members of the Lodge . The Masonic Press was responded to by Bro . Wheeler , on behalf of the FitEEjiAsoVs CHRONICLE , and Bro . Ferguson .
Business—Election of officers for tho year 1876 , and the annual distribution of charities from the funds of the Lodge , when £ 2 2 s was subscribed to tho Inverness Infirmary , and £ 2 2 s to the Soup Kitchen , Inverness . The brethren afterwards dined , and received deputations from St . Mary ' s Lodge of Co-operatives , No . 339 , and St . Neman ' s , Nairn .
St . John ' s Old Kilwinning Lodge , No . 6 , Scotland . —This Lodge held its annual meeting on the 27 th December 1875 , at five o ' clock . Present—Bros . Alexander Eoss W . M ., Walter Carrnthers S . W ., G . G . Allan J . W ., Donald Eeid Secretary , Hugh Eose Treasurer , William Bums S . D ., A . T . F . Fraser J . D ., C . Spinks and J . Menzies Stewards , G . G . Tait I . G ., J . Fotheringham Tyler .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Met at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gato , Clerkenwell , E . G ., on Monday , 3 rd January . Present—Bros . Winkler W . M ., Foxcroft S . W ., Pilbeam J . W ., Trowinnard S . D ., Mitchell J . D ., Saul I . G ., Beckett Preceptor , Killick Sec ., and a very large number of members as well as several visitorsincluding Bro . Eyber of Lodge Aahaus ,
, Denmark . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Hill being tho candidate ; the Auditors' report unanimously adopted ; Bro . Halford was elected Treasnrer in place of Bro . Defriez , resigned ; Bro . Killick re-elected Secretary . A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded the Auditors .
Bros . Payn 201 , Boby 1201 , and Brienholt 228 , were olected members . It was unanimously resolved that a ballot for a life votership take place at tho next meeting , and Bros . Halford and Foxcroft wero appointed Scrutineers . A vote of thanks to the W . M . brought the busiuess to a close , and the Lodge adjourned until Monday next , at eight o ' clock .
Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 , Glasgow—This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Tnesday , 4 th January . G . M . Donald E . W . M ., John Banner-man Depute Master , J . Balontine S . M ., J . Stewart P . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., J . Wilson acting J . W ., E . Richard Sec , John Kay S . D ., B . Levi I . G ., A . Kay Tyler . A proposition was read , from an Israelitish gentleman , who was very carefully
initiated by the E . W . M . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed Bros . John Frates and Sigismund Kaufmann to tho Fellow Craft degree . The Lodge having been raised to the 3 rd degree , and as both these brethren were leaving the city , Bro . D . Gilchrist E . W . M . of St . Andrews 465 , raised
them to the sublime degree of Master Masons . On the proposition of Bros . Wheeler and McLeod , Bro . Turnbull , of Mother Kilwinning , No . 0 , and Bro . Samuels , of the Star 219 , were affiliated as honorary members of the Thistle and Eose . The Lodge was then closed in harmony .
Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 . —This Lodge held its annual meeting on 29 th tilt ., at Masonic Hall , Koyal Hotel , Falmonth . Present—Bros . William H . Dnnstan P . G . S . Wks . W . M ., Thomas Webber S . W ., Arthur B . Harris J . W ., Harry Tilly S . D . ; Chas . II . Williams J . D . ( pro tern ) , William Johns D . C ., Henry James I . G ., William Eusdiu P . P . G . T . Tyler , AVilliam D . Eogcrs Secretary , Walter F . Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasnrer . Past Masters—Bros . Jno .
Vivian , Francis Dennis P . G . P ., T . 0 . Polglase , Michael Little , and others . Visitors-Bros . T . Gill P . M . 967 P . G . Steward , A . T . Grant P . M . 318 P . G . Steward , J . M . Thomas J . W . 967 , W . , ) . Thomas Secretary 967 . Business transacted—Lodge opened in ancient form , minutes of preceding Lodges read and confirmed . After initiating Messrs . Collins and Lowry into the ancient mysteries , Pro . W . F .
Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., in a very impressive manner , installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Thos . Webber , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then appointed aud invested the following brethren as his officers for tho ensuing year-. —Bvo . W . H . Dunstan P . G . S . Wks .-I . P . M ., A . B . Harris S . W ., Harry Tilly J . W ., W . F . Newman P . M . P . S . G . S . D . Treasurer , Win . D . Eogcrs Secretary , W . L . Fox S . D ., Henry James J . D ., E . Hasselwood I . G ., Wm . Johns D . C ., C . H . Williams A . D . C ., G . W .
Bishop Organist , Joseph Wallace S . S ., J . C . Benney J . S ., and William Eusden Tyler . Bro . T . C . Polglaso P . M . was appointed Steward oi the CM . Annuity Fund , and Bro . Eichnrd Carter was invested with a P . S . W . collar . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was served up in the host's best style . Amongst the visitors were Bros . E . T . Carlyon P . M . 331 P . P . G . S . W . Prov . G . Sec , Thos . Solomon P . M . 331 P . P . G . S . W ., Richd .-Tohn P . M . 131 P . P . G . D . C , T . Gill P . M . 967 P . G . S-, A , T , Grant P , M , 318 P . G . 8 ., Thos , Olvsr jun , W , M ,
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331 , J . M . Thomas J . W . 967 , and W . Jas . Thoma 3 Sec . 9 G 7 . Tho usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were introduced by tho W . M . in a very happy style , and were drank with enthusiasm , after which tho company became convivial . Bros . Olver , Jenkins , and Benney favouring the company with songs . On the whole , a very pleasant aud harmonic meeting was spent .
Imperial George Lodge , No . 78 . —This Lodge held its St . John's Festival on Thursday , the 23 rd of December 1875 , at tho Assheton Arms Hotel , Middletou . Present—Bro 3 . W . H . Kershaw W . 1 L , David Eeid S . W ., Forrester Fothergill Secretary , W . Percival S . D ., John Wood P . M . D . C ., J . Millhonse I . G ., G . Bradbury J . W ., Harley Heywood P . M . Treasurer , S . Lawton J . D ., E . Hatton Steward ,
John Kent Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Dyson , Garlick , Chatham , Nathan , & c . Visitors—Bros . Cox P . G . S . D ., Hind P . M . Timperley P . M .. Owen , Harwood , Willing , Murray , Dee , Crompton , Dicksou , aud others . Business—Tho Lodgo was opened , and the iustallatiou of Bro . Eeid , W . M . elect , was at once proceeded with by Bro . John Wood P . M . D . C ., who performed his duty in a most able manner . Tho
investment of tke various officers followed , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient custom , when the brethren retired from labour to refreshment . Tho banquet reflected great credit on the hostess , Mrs . Harrison . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and drank with great enthusiasm , especially that of His
Eoyal Highnoss the G . M ., for on this occasion the P . M . ' s and officers of the Lodge , who attended the installation of His Eoyal Highness , presented a magnificent portrait of the G . M . in full Masonic costume to the Lodge , and it was unveiled by the Secretary . Each toast was followed by appropriate songs , glees and speeches .
Chapter No 87 . —This Chaptor met on Wednesday , 5 th of January , at 12 Trongate , Glasgow , Comp . G . B . McNanght Z . presiding , when tho Mark degree was very effectively wrought by Comp . A . Mercer , 1 st Sojonmer . There was a good attendance of members for the first meeting in the year .
Friendship Lodge , No . 100 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 30 th of December , at the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Great Yarmouth . Present—Bros . Jas . Bond W . M ., E . J . Boufellow S . W ., E . Martins J . W ., J . W . French S . D ., E . S . Steele acting J . D ., C . M . Kirkham I . G ., J . Holfc Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . W . D . Palmer , J . Franklin , Edward Howes , A . Haulon , H . Campling , and a large
attendance of brethren . Tho Lodgo was opened at 5 o ' clock , aud the minutes of the previons meeting confirmed . Bro . Eov . J . Gnrney ( Oxford ) was unanimously elected a joining momber . Messrs . J . W . Bennett , A . D . Bennett , T . C . Blyth , and Harry Mayer were initiated ; Bros . Frederick Welham and Robert Scott passed to the 2 nd degree ,
and Bro . Henry Sidney Lacon was raised to the 3 rd degree . The ceremonies wero conducted throughout by tho W . M ., and lasted nearly four hours , the visitors , who were Bros . G . J . Briggs ( London ) , Dr . J . C . Smith 313 , and T . Briggs ( Sunderland ) , complimented tho W . M . on the excellent working of himself and officers . The Lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments .
Eoyal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 . —On Thursday aftrr . noon , 5 th January , Bro . W . J . Hickman was installed W . M . of tto Eoyal Gloucester Lodge of Freemasons , by tho E . W . Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and tho Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . W . B . Eeacb M . P . ) Tho ceremony took place at the Masonic Hall , Bnglestreet , when the P . G . M ., accompanied by his deputy ( Bro . W .
Hickman ) and several past and present provincial officers , was received with the customary honours . The Installing Board comprised no less than twenty Past Masters , aud there was a large attendance of brethren at the installation ceremony , which the P . G . M . most impressively performed . Tho newly installed W . M . of tho Eoyal Gloucester has filled the office of S . W . during the past year , and
succeeds in the chair Bro . Morris Miles , who has done credit to himself aud honour to tho Lodge , which has been attended by a gratifying measure of progress and prosperity . After the W . M . had been inducted and proclaimed , ho proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follow : —Bros . E . Sharp S . W ., C . W . A . Jellicoo J . W ., M . Miles I . P . M ., tho Eev . E . Y . Nepean P . P . G . C . Chaplain , J . E .
Le Fenvi'o Treasurer , J . N . Weston Secretary , Jas . Coles S . D ., Jennings J . D ., F . Myer I . G ., H . M . Pike Organist , Robertson aud Obreo Stewards , Biggs Tyler . At tho conclusion of the proceedings a cordial vote of thanks , proposed by the W . M . and seconded by the I . P . M ., was tendered to the P . G . M . for his kindness iu specially attending to perform tho ceremony of installation . The P . G . M ., in
responding , expressed tho pleasure it always afforded him to visit tho Eoyal Gloucester Lodge , and then presented to D . P . G . M . Hickman the patent of his appointment as Deputy Grand Master of the Province , which had been beautifully written in illuminated text . Uo bore personal testimony to tho value of Bro . Hickman ' s services in the high otlice which he filled , aud said that his Masonic labours ,
both in the province and iu Loudon , were cordially recognised and approved throughout the Craft . The D . P . G . M ., iu accepting the same , conveyed his souse of the high honour conferred upon him by the P . G . M . iu appointing him as his deputy , and said the pleasure aud satisfaction had been greatly enhanced by tho cordial manner in which all the Lodges he had visited iu the province had , by their reception of hitn , endorsed that appointment . It would ever be his ot
endeavour to promote the true lntoa ^ ts Freemasonry , and to render every possible assistance to the P . G . M . in discharging the important and responsible duties associated with the government ot the province . The W . M . then proposed , and Bro . T . P . Payne P . M . seconded a vote of thanks to Bro . Morris Miles for tho efficient and assiduous manner in wliich he had discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year , and that he ba pvosonted with a . Past Maker's
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 , —The members met in their own Hall , 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday , 5 th January , 11 . B . Prout E . W . M . iu tho chair . Bros . Holmes S . W ., McCullouch J . TV ., McKnne J ., R . Proufc sen . acting I . G ., D . Eamey O . G . On the tlias also wero Bros . Arthur , Mother Kihvining , No . 0 , G . W . Wheeler 73 , J . Bain P . M . 106 , J . Murdoch P . M . 131 , J . Muun S . W . 419 ,
J . Molnnis D . M . 408 , J . Wood E . W . M . 541 , and J . Ferguson P . M . 503 . The only business before the Lodge was tho consideration of tho case of the widow of a deceased member , which was left for the Master and Wardens to deal with . Tho E . W . M . said they had held an emergency meeting last week , and wrought the three degrees , that the first meeting in the new year might bo devoted to harmony .
The brethren spent a conple of hours very happily together , Bro . Bain P . G . B . B responding to the toast of tho P . G . L ., Bros . Arthur , Wood and Ferguson to that of the visitors . Prosperity to Kilwinning , No . 4 , was given by G . W . Wheeler , and acknowledged by the E . W . M ., and also by Bro . Prout sen ., ono of the oldest members of the Lodge . The Masonic Press was responded to by Bro . Wheeler , on behalf of the FitEEjiAsoVs CHRONICLE , and Bro . Ferguson .
Business—Election of officers for tho year 1876 , and the annual distribution of charities from the funds of the Lodge , when £ 2 2 s was subscribed to tho Inverness Infirmary , and £ 2 2 s to the Soup Kitchen , Inverness . The brethren afterwards dined , and received deputations from St . Mary ' s Lodge of Co-operatives , No . 339 , and St . Neman ' s , Nairn .
St . John ' s Old Kilwinning Lodge , No . 6 , Scotland . —This Lodge held its annual meeting on the 27 th December 1875 , at five o ' clock . Present—Bros . Alexander Eoss W . M ., Walter Carrnthers S . W ., G . G . Allan J . W ., Donald Eeid Secretary , Hugh Eose Treasurer , William Bums S . D ., A . T . F . Fraser J . D ., C . Spinks and J . Menzies Stewards , G . G . Tait I . G ., J . Fotheringham Tyler .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Met at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gato , Clerkenwell , E . G ., on Monday , 3 rd January . Present—Bros . Winkler W . M ., Foxcroft S . W ., Pilbeam J . W ., Trowinnard S . D ., Mitchell J . D ., Saul I . G ., Beckett Preceptor , Killick Sec ., and a very large number of members as well as several visitorsincluding Bro . Eyber of Lodge Aahaus ,
, Denmark . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Hill being tho candidate ; the Auditors' report unanimously adopted ; Bro . Halford was elected Treasnrer in place of Bro . Defriez , resigned ; Bro . Killick re-elected Secretary . A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded the Auditors .
Bros . Payn 201 , Boby 1201 , and Brienholt 228 , were olected members . It was unanimously resolved that a ballot for a life votership take place at tho next meeting , and Bros . Halford and Foxcroft wero appointed Scrutineers . A vote of thanks to the W . M . brought the busiuess to a close , and the Lodge adjourned until Monday next , at eight o ' clock .
Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 , Glasgow—This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Tnesday , 4 th January . G . M . Donald E . W . M ., John Banner-man Depute Master , J . Balontine S . M ., J . Stewart P . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., J . Wilson acting J . W ., E . Richard Sec , John Kay S . D ., B . Levi I . G ., A . Kay Tyler . A proposition was read , from an Israelitish gentleman , who was very carefully
initiated by the E . W . M . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed Bros . John Frates and Sigismund Kaufmann to tho Fellow Craft degree . The Lodge having been raised to the 3 rd degree , and as both these brethren were leaving the city , Bro . D . Gilchrist E . W . M . of St . Andrews 465 , raised
them to the sublime degree of Master Masons . On the proposition of Bros . Wheeler and McLeod , Bro . Turnbull , of Mother Kilwinning , No . 0 , and Bro . Samuels , of the Star 219 , were affiliated as honorary members of the Thistle and Eose . The Lodge was then closed in harmony .
Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 . —This Lodge held its annual meeting on 29 th tilt ., at Masonic Hall , Koyal Hotel , Falmonth . Present—Bros . William H . Dnnstan P . G . S . Wks . W . M ., Thomas Webber S . W ., Arthur B . Harris J . W ., Harry Tilly S . D . ; Chas . II . Williams J . D . ( pro tern ) , William Johns D . C ., Henry James I . G ., William Eusdiu P . P . G . T . Tyler , AVilliam D . Eogcrs Secretary , Walter F . Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasnrer . Past Masters—Bros . Jno .
Vivian , Francis Dennis P . G . P ., T . 0 . Polglase , Michael Little , and others . Visitors-Bros . T . Gill P . M . 967 P . G . Steward , A . T . Grant P . M . 318 P . G . Steward , J . M . Thomas J . W . 967 , W . , ) . Thomas Secretary 967 . Business transacted—Lodge opened in ancient form , minutes of preceding Lodges read and confirmed . After initiating Messrs . Collins and Lowry into the ancient mysteries , Pro . W . F .
Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., in a very impressive manner , installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Thos . Webber , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then appointed aud invested the following brethren as his officers for tho ensuing year-. —Bvo . W . H . Dunstan P . G . S . Wks .-I . P . M ., A . B . Harris S . W ., Harry Tilly J . W ., W . F . Newman P . M . P . S . G . S . D . Treasurer , Win . D . Eogcrs Secretary , W . L . Fox S . D ., Henry James J . D ., E . Hasselwood I . G ., Wm . Johns D . C ., C . H . Williams A . D . C ., G . W .
Bishop Organist , Joseph Wallace S . S ., J . C . Benney J . S ., and William Eusden Tyler . Bro . T . C . Polglaso P . M . was appointed Steward oi the CM . Annuity Fund , and Bro . Eichnrd Carter was invested with a P . S . W . collar . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was served up in the host's best style . Amongst the visitors were Bros . E . T . Carlyon P . M . 331 P . P . G . S . W . Prov . G . Sec , Thos . Solomon P . M . 331 P . P . G . S . W ., Richd .-Tohn P . M . 131 P . P . G . D . C , T . Gill P . M . 967 P . G . S-, A , T , Grant P , M , 318 P . G . 8 ., Thos , Olvsr jun , W , M ,
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331 , J . M . Thomas J . W . 967 , and W . Jas . Thoma 3 Sec . 9 G 7 . Tho usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were introduced by tho W . M . in a very happy style , and were drank with enthusiasm , after which tho company became convivial . Bros . Olver , Jenkins , and Benney favouring the company with songs . On the whole , a very pleasant aud harmonic meeting was spent .
Imperial George Lodge , No . 78 . —This Lodge held its St . John's Festival on Thursday , the 23 rd of December 1875 , at tho Assheton Arms Hotel , Middletou . Present—Bro 3 . W . H . Kershaw W . 1 L , David Eeid S . W ., Forrester Fothergill Secretary , W . Percival S . D ., John Wood P . M . D . C ., J . Millhonse I . G ., G . Bradbury J . W ., Harley Heywood P . M . Treasurer , S . Lawton J . D ., E . Hatton Steward ,
John Kent Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Dyson , Garlick , Chatham , Nathan , & c . Visitors—Bros . Cox P . G . S . D ., Hind P . M . Timperley P . M .. Owen , Harwood , Willing , Murray , Dee , Crompton , Dicksou , aud others . Business—Tho Lodgo was opened , and the iustallatiou of Bro . Eeid , W . M . elect , was at once proceeded with by Bro . John Wood P . M . D . C ., who performed his duty in a most able manner . Tho
investment of tke various officers followed , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient custom , when the brethren retired from labour to refreshment . Tho banquet reflected great credit on the hostess , Mrs . Harrison . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and drank with great enthusiasm , especially that of His
Eoyal Highnoss the G . M ., for on this occasion the P . M . ' s and officers of the Lodge , who attended the installation of His Eoyal Highness , presented a magnificent portrait of the G . M . in full Masonic costume to the Lodge , and it was unveiled by the Secretary . Each toast was followed by appropriate songs , glees and speeches .
Chapter No 87 . —This Chaptor met on Wednesday , 5 th of January , at 12 Trongate , Glasgow , Comp . G . B . McNanght Z . presiding , when tho Mark degree was very effectively wrought by Comp . A . Mercer , 1 st Sojonmer . There was a good attendance of members for the first meeting in the year .
Friendship Lodge , No . 100 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 30 th of December , at the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Great Yarmouth . Present—Bros . Jas . Bond W . M ., E . J . Boufellow S . W ., E . Martins J . W ., J . W . French S . D ., E . S . Steele acting J . D ., C . M . Kirkham I . G ., J . Holfc Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . W . D . Palmer , J . Franklin , Edward Howes , A . Haulon , H . Campling , and a large
attendance of brethren . Tho Lodgo was opened at 5 o ' clock , aud the minutes of the previons meeting confirmed . Bro . Eov . J . Gnrney ( Oxford ) was unanimously elected a joining momber . Messrs . J . W . Bennett , A . D . Bennett , T . C . Blyth , and Harry Mayer were initiated ; Bros . Frederick Welham and Robert Scott passed to the 2 nd degree ,
and Bro . Henry Sidney Lacon was raised to the 3 rd degree . The ceremonies wero conducted throughout by tho W . M ., and lasted nearly four hours , the visitors , who were Bros . G . J . Briggs ( London ) , Dr . J . C . Smith 313 , and T . Briggs ( Sunderland ) , complimented tho W . M . on the excellent working of himself and officers . The Lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments .
Eoyal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 . —On Thursday aftrr . noon , 5 th January , Bro . W . J . Hickman was installed W . M . of tto Eoyal Gloucester Lodge of Freemasons , by tho E . W . Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and tho Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . W . B . Eeacb M . P . ) Tho ceremony took place at the Masonic Hall , Bnglestreet , when the P . G . M ., accompanied by his deputy ( Bro . W .
Hickman ) and several past and present provincial officers , was received with the customary honours . The Installing Board comprised no less than twenty Past Masters , aud there was a large attendance of brethren at the installation ceremony , which the P . G . M . most impressively performed . Tho newly installed W . M . of tho Eoyal Gloucester has filled the office of S . W . during the past year , and
succeeds in the chair Bro . Morris Miles , who has done credit to himself aud honour to tho Lodge , which has been attended by a gratifying measure of progress and prosperity . After the W . M . had been inducted and proclaimed , ho proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follow : —Bros . E . Sharp S . W ., C . W . A . Jellicoo J . W ., M . Miles I . P . M ., tho Eev . E . Y . Nepean P . P . G . C . Chaplain , J . E .
Le Fenvi'o Treasurer , J . N . Weston Secretary , Jas . Coles S . D ., Jennings J . D ., F . Myer I . G ., H . M . Pike Organist , Robertson aud Obreo Stewards , Biggs Tyler . At tho conclusion of the proceedings a cordial vote of thanks , proposed by the W . M . and seconded by the I . P . M ., was tendered to the P . G . M . for his kindness iu specially attending to perform tho ceremony of installation . The P . G . M ., in
responding , expressed tho pleasure it always afforded him to visit tho Eoyal Gloucester Lodge , and then presented to D . P . G . M . Hickman the patent of his appointment as Deputy Grand Master of the Province , which had been beautifully written in illuminated text . Uo bore personal testimony to tho value of Bro . Hickman ' s services in the high otlice which he filled , aud said that his Masonic labours ,
both in the province and iu Loudon , were cordially recognised and approved throughout the Craft . The D . P . G . M ., iu accepting the same , conveyed his souse of the high honour conferred upon him by the P . G . M . iu appointing him as his deputy , and said the pleasure aud satisfaction had been greatly enhanced by tho cordial manner in which all the Lodges he had visited iu the province had , by their reception of hitn , endorsed that appointment . It would ever be his ot
endeavour to promote the true lntoa ^ ts Freemasonry , and to render every possible assistance to the P . G . M . in discharging the important and responsible duties associated with the government ot the province . The W . M . then proposed , and Bro . T . P . Payne P . M . seconded a vote of thanks to Bro . Morris Miles for tho efficient and assiduous manner in wliich he had discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year , and that he ba pvosonted with a . Past Maker's