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J . W ., the Eev . F . W . Tracy Chaplain , J . Cole Treasurer , W . B . Maye Secretary , W . Darke S . D ., W . L . Eynon J . D ., J . Drennan Dir . ol Cers ., G . L . Loam Organist , W . ft . W . Foot I . G ., H . Ford and J . Hoare Stewards , J . Crocker Tyler . Bro . the Rev . W . E . Windle , Ugborough Vicarage , of Lodge Friends in Council , No . 1383 , London , was elected a joining member . Tbe annual banquet followed , at Bro . Darke ' s Castle Hotel .

LODGE OF ST . JAMES , No . 765 .

AT fche ordinary meeting of this Lodge , held on Tuesday , at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , under the presidency of Bro . George Perkins W . M ., tho following gentlemen were balloted for , approved and initiated : — Messrs . Thomas Samuel Spence , and Thomas Eevell Hayward . Bro . J . T . Gilmore was raised to the sublime degree ; and Bro . Alfred Henry Cooper , late of the Buckingham and Chandos Lodge , No . 1150 , was welcomed as joining member of the St . James Lodge .

LODGE OF ST . PETER . No . 1024 .

PHE annual installation festival took place on Wednesday , 29 th -L ult . The Brethren assembled in the Masonio Hall , Maldon , at three p . m ., and , including visitors , numbered over forty . The W-. M . W . Bro . Jos . Sadler P . P . G . T . presided . After the nsual routine business , the ceremony of installing W . Bro . Edmund Gowera P . M . P . P . G . O . as Worshipful Master took place , the duties of Installing

Master being ably discharged by W . Bro . F . G . Green P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., who is a P . M . of 25 years' standing . The W . M . then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —W . Bro . J . Sadler P . P . G . T . I . P . M ., Bro . Chas . Dibben S . W ., Bro . Wm . Clover J . W ., W . Bro . Eev . E . B . Horwood P . P . G . C . Chaplain , W . Bro . H . J . Sanson P . M . P . P . G . J . D .

Treasurer , W . Bro . F . G . Green P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , Bro . Clifford F . Rush Organist , Bro . Chas . R . Finch S . D ., Bro . Chas . E . Gowera J . D ., Bro . F . H . Bright I . G ., Bros . W . Howard-Flanders and

R . Orttewell Stewards , Bro . Geo . Huxtable Tyler . The W . M . was elected as fche representative of the Lodge on the Essex Charity Committee . Subsequently the Brethren , to the number of 39 , dined together at the King ' s Head Hotel , under the presidency of fche W . M .

LODGE OF ASAPH , No . 1319 .

THE installation meeting was held on Monday last , afc Freemasons Hall . The Lodge waa founded in 2870 for the special convenience of members of the dramatic and musical profession , and its membership is confined to those professions . Bro . James D . Beveridge ( of the Adelphi ) , the Master for fche last 12 months , and the twentieth Master of the Lodge , installed Brother Tom de Brunnow

Holmes as his successor for the new year , in the presence of a large number of professional brethren . Bro . Alfred E . Bishop was invested as Senior Warden , and Bro . W . S . Penley as Junior Warden . Ar exceptionally interesting presentation was made to the Lodge in the course of the meeting by Bro . James Weaver , a Past Master of the Lodge and the only founder left . The presentation consisted of s handsomely bound book composed of a complete set of summonses

calling the Lodge from its consecration , 7 th November 1870 , down fcr date , 3 rd November 1890 , together with the original letter from the late Grand Secretary announcing the grant of the Lodge's war / ' an by the then Grand Master , and a list of the Past Masters ant , Founders . A beautiful frontispiece , specially designed , adorned thd first pages of the book . At the banquet afc the Holborn Restaurante which followed the working of the Lodge , Bro . Beveridge was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel .

ROSSLYN LODGE , No . 1543 .

rpHlS Lodge , which works as ifc were under the shadow of fche J- residence of the E . W . P . G . M . ( Lord Brooke , M . P . ) , and of whioh fche late Lord Eosslyn was Patron , held its anniversary meeting afc the Saracen ' s Head , Dunmow , on Wednesday , 29 th October , when Bro , Dan . Millbank was installed as W . M . in the room of Dr . Lyle , whose period of office has been marked by his appointment by

the Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Master as one of fche Grand Deacons of fche year . The ceremony of installation on Wednesday was most ably performed by Bro . Alexander Rattray , a P . M . of the Eosslyn Lodge and P . P . G . A . Sec . of the Province of Essex ; and he was at fche close thereof heartily thanked for his services . In

acknowledgment , Bro . Eattray said he had felt it an honour and pleasure to have acted aa Inatalling Master , from the fact thafc ifc was during his Mastership that Bro . Millbank was admitted into Freemasonry , and he felt that in placing him in the chair to-day he was only putting a coping-stone to the work he commenced then . The

Officers of tho Lodge for the ensuing year were invested , as follows : — Bro . E . C . Lyle I . P . M ., W . C . Sams S . W ., Wright J . W ., F . J . Snell Treasurer , J . M . Welch Secretary , Eivers S . D ., W . E . Hoskins J . D ., F J . Carter I . G ., W , Chapman D . C , T . Millbank and J . C Newman Stewards , Warner Tyler . Amongst those present at the meeting

m addition to the above wore : —Bros . T . J . Railing , H . E . Dehane , T . Soarr , E . Brazier , & c . Much regret was expressed at the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . G . D . Clapham , one of the founders of the Lodge , and ono of its most ablo supporters . At fche dose of Lodge business twenty brethren dined together , Bro . Bint placing on the table an excellent repast .

LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1760 .

THE annual installation in connection with this Lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Scarborough , on Monday , the 27 fch ult . Bro . A . G . Wellborn was installed the Worshipful Master , the Inatalling Masters wero Bros . Pexton and Knaggs . The newly installed W . M . invested his Officers , as under : —J . E . Lnpton S . W ., F . Fletcher J . W .,

H . A . Williamson P . M . Chaplain , J . Knaggs P . M . Treasurer , T . H . Dunn P . M . Director of Ceremonies , F . G . Poxton Secretary . C E Bradley S . D ., W . Flocton J . D ., A . J . Lowe I . G ., H . Hill Organist , J . nckard S . S ., J . E . Ames J . S ., R . M . Mirfin Almoner . The usual banquet followed , this taking place at the Station Hotel ,

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SAINT LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766 ,

THE monthly moefcimr was -held , at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . Bro . H . J . Thrower W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by a strong gathering . There was a full paper of business , Bro ? . Dellnr , Nehm and Braine were raised , and Bro . Nnvcombe passed , the ceremonies being worked in an admirable manner . Bro . M . J . Wesson , No . 65 , was nnanimously elected a joining member . An interesting feature in the proceedings

was the presentation to Bro . L . V . Walker of the vote of condolence , inscribed on vellum and suitably framed , which the Lodge passed at its last meeting in regard to fche lamented death of Bro . E . Walker P . M . For fche first time in the history of the Lodge , the W . M w re-elected to the chair , tho S . W . having taken a voyage to Australia , and fche J . W . being already W . M . of his mother Lodge . Brother B .

Nicholson was nnanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Very Tyler of the Lodge . On the motion of Bro . J . Cox I . P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Thrower on the completion of hia first year of office . After the transaction of soma other business , the Lodge was closed in ancient form . The W . M . having obtained a dispensation from Graud Lodge , the banquet was attended by the

ladies of the brethren , and shortly before eight o ' clock the ladies were received by the reception committee , tbe company in all numbering upwards of ninety persons . The banquet was served in excellent style by Messrs . Hill and Son , of Bishopsgafce , under the genial presidency of the W . M ., with Mrs . Thrower on his right . After grace , " Laudi Spiritual !* " fche usual loyal toasts were honoured

and brief addresses were made . In the toast of the W . M ., Brother Thrower was warmly congratulated , alike on his thonghfcfnlneas in behalf of the ladies , and on the hononr of his re-election to the ohair . The health of the Past Masters was suitably responded to by Brother L . Stean , a grand old Mason of some 82 yeara , initiated over 60 years since . The toast of the Ladies was given iu graceful terms of wel

come and appreciation from the chair , and response waa made by Bro . J . A . Jones P . M . For the Visitors , acknowledgments were given by Bros . John Lobb , M . L . S . B ., E . Barnes , M . L . S . B ., Major Wenbom , Captain Birkett , and Geo . Edwards . Bro . Nicholson responded for the Treasurer and Secretary , and Bro . W . Beasley J . W . for tha

Officers of the Lodge . The toast of the Ladies Banqnet Committee was responded to by Broa . T . W . D'Aubney , Tames , and Levy . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the performance of an excellent selection of mnsic by Miss Jessie Hotine , Misa Ethel Bevans , and Bros . W . Price , Wm . Bradford , and F . H . Cozens .

JOSHUA NUNN LODGE , No . 2154

nHHE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , 2 Shh J- ulfc ., when Bro . George Copua P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , was installed as Worshipful Master for the year by Bro . R . G . Kelletfc P . P . G . SwordB . The Officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : —Bro . J . J . Cavill I . P . M ., Bro . B . G . Kellett S . W ., Bro . Harris Hill J . W ., Bro . the Rev . 0 . T . Brorawioh Chaplain , Bro . Mark

Gentry Treasnrer , Bro . E . H . Ionian Secretary , Bro . Z . Hunt S . D ., Bro . J . B . Bromley J . D ., Bro . S . Woodward I . G ., Bro . J . Pendle Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Kelletfc for his kindness in undertaking the ceivmony , aud the W . M . was elected to represent the Lodge on tho Essex Provincial Charity Committee . The Treasurer

( Bro . Gentry ) presented the balance-sheet , which was in every way satisfactory . Before the Lodge waa closed , Bro . Copns , on behalf of the members , presented to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Cavill ) a Past Master ' s jewel as an earnest of tho good will entertained towards

him . The I . P . M ., in acknowledgment , said he should always look upon fche jewel with very great pleasure , as reminding him of the happy year of office he had experienced . Between 30 and 40 Brethren afterwards dined together , at the George Hotel .

Warner Lodge of Instruction , No . 2192 . —At Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , on Monday , 27 th ultimo , there were present : —Jno . Ives W . M ., Eichard Kershaw S . W ., H . Horley J . W ., William Shurmur Preceptor , W . P . Allen Secretary , N . Fortescne Treasnrer , Fred Taylor S . D ., Geo . LovgJ . D ., W . Volokman

I . G ., H . J . Bromhead , E . Grey Jan ., W . J . Bastiok , J . J . Briginshaw , Charles H . Bestow , Wm . Alcock , W . A . Longmore , G . R . Brown , W . W . Cook , Urban Smith , J . Hodges , Speller . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The Preceptor then took the chair and delivered the ancient charge in a most accurate and

impressive manner . Bro . Q . R . Brown 225 B was unanimously elected a member . Brother Richard Kershaw was elected W . M . for ensuing meeting and appointed Officers in rotation . A large majority of

members being Founders of tbe new Lodge , which will be consecrated on 24 th November , it waa unaniraonaly agreed to postpone the annual supper until Monday , lat December . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed .

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