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on the minutes , and a letter sent him expressing regret at his resignation after many years of valuable services . It was proposed by Bro . Dawson and seconded by Bro . LeGros that Bro . Harris be elected to the Secretarial office , ' which was carried unanimously , the compliment being suitably acknowledged . Bro . Clapshaw was elected Preceptor , and Bro . A . Turner P . M . Treasurer of this Instruction Lodge .

ST . OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063 . THE Installation meeting was held under successful and happy circumstances on Friday , 18 th ult ., at the Town Hall Buildings , Claoton-on-Sea . For some time past it had been evident that the Brethren intended to give a special significance to the event , and to offer Bro . Robert Stebbings P . Bl . of the Guelph Lodge a very cordial and fraternal welcome to the high office of Worshipful Master of the St . Osyth ' s Priory , to which he

had by merit of good working attained . The result justified anticipations , says the " Clerkenwell Chronicle , " as although there were some inevitable absences , the circle of Brethren was one that must have given to the Master very kindly feelings of satisfaction , rekindled by the courtesy of allowing him the ceremonials in the entry of Bro . H . A . Atkinson , on grounds of personal friendship , and the congratulations of Grand Lodge , and of Provincial Grand Lodge .

The minutes having been confirmed , the report of the audit was adopted . The Master then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . Stebbings W . M .-elect , and Mr . Henry Alexander Atkinson , Solicitor , of Great Percy Street , Clerkenwell , was presented , and duly initiated . The Master continuing the Lodge , Bros , the Rev . G . B . Fenwick , M . A ., 1557 , and H . E . Sutton 1799 were admitted as joining members .

The W . M .-elect having vacated m favour of Bro . J . Boulton Gd . P . Eng . the principal offices were filled by Bros . J . P . Allen as S . W ., and W . M . Foxcroft as J . W ., the office of D . C . being courteously accepted by Bro . James Terry , and carried through with the Masonic perfection with which his name is so well and deservedly associated .

Bro . Stebbings being duly installed , proceeded to the investitures , which were as follow : D . Mackenzie S . W ., C . V . Harman J . W ., the Bev . G . B . Fenwick , M . A ., Chaplain , J . P . Allen Treas ., E . Frayling P . M . 503 Sec , F . G . Warren S . D ., C Brasted J . D ., F . Chapman I . G ., W . M . Foxcroft P . M . 2065 177 D . C , F . C . Noble Org ., J . W . Franks , and E . Mills Stewards , F . Quilter P . M . 51 Tyler .

With happiness of phrase and tendering the thanks of the Lodge for good services well rendered , the W . M . presented I . P . M . Bro . A . Swann with a Past Master ' s jewel , for which Brother Swann returned kindly acknowledgments . The W . M . Bro . Stebbings was chosen to represent the St . Osyth ' s Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee .

The addresses were effectively given , and at the close the W . M ., with full Lodge approval , tendered hearty thanks to Bro . J . Boulton for valued services as I . M ., and to Bro . James Terry for his as D . C . Both votes having been acknowledged , the Lodge was closed in peace , with harmony . The banquet was one worthy of the occasion , and was well served at the Royal Hotel , the Master presiding with the full support of the Officers and Brethren .

The Master gave the leading toasts , and Bro . James Terry , in an earnestly eloquent speech , pleaded well for the Masonic Charities , and enjoined a reverential observance of all the Masonic Ritual . The toasts of the W . M . and the I . P . M . having been well proposed and responded to , Bro . H . A . Atkinson , in a neatly effective speech of acknowledgment , replied to the welcoming address of the Master to the Initiate . Other propositions followed , and concluded a good list .

There were many letters and telegrams of congratulation from Brothers unable to attend , among them being Bro . Railing Prov . G . Sec , and Bro . Charles Weeden P . M . 813 . There was an excellent musical programme under the direction of Bro . Noble , and in this Miss Theresa Kellaway was listed for " Angus Macdonald " and "The Workaday World . " Bro . Harry Bluff rendered humourous songs , and other contributions came from Bros . Trefelyn David , J . W . Blartin , W . Goring , 0 . A . Brasted , Gardiner , J . W . Franks , and Mr . H . J . Baynton .

In the course of the banquet following the installation , Bro . Schofield , who is coxswain of the Masonic lifeboat " Albert Edward " stationed here , was called away to duty , and with his colleagues put out in a rough sea to a wreck on the Gunfleet Sands—a rapid change from comfort to danger , quite unknown to Masons inland .

JOSIAH WEDGWOOD LODGE , No . 2214 . ON the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Cheapside , Hanley , Bro . Samuel Fenton was installed Worshipful Master by Bro . G . L . Birch , and subsequently appointed the Officers for the year . In the evening dinner was held at fche Town Hall .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 28 th ult ., Bro . Henry Nail P . M . P . P . G . Treas . ( W . L . ) W . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting having been confirmed , and one of the Antient Charges read , Bros . Robt . Beilby Estil jun ., and William Henry Purdy were raised to the sublime degree of Bl . BI ., the former by Bro Sath Wrigley P . M . P . G . J . D . D . C , and the latter by the Worshipful Master , who also presented and explained the Working Tools to the candidates .

An election of Officers then took place , with the result that Bro . Fred Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . C . S . W ., was unanimously chosen as W . M . for the ensuing financial year , and he will be installed upon the next day of meeting . Bro . Jos . Hilton , father of the W . M .-elect , was unanimously selected to again fill the position of Treasurer .

Other business having been transacted the Brethren adjourned to the festive board , a pleasant evening being spent . Amongst other toasts that of the W . M . was submitted by Bro . W . A . Brabner P . M ., who referred to Bio . Nail ' s untiring work in connection with the Lodge , and reverted , by the wayj to the honourable position which he had gained in a neighbouring Province . ' Nail

Bro . responded , thanking the proposer for his generous words , and the Brethren for having accepted the toast so very enthusiastically . He also made some very pungent references to the late Anti-Masonic Congress , which were well received . Among a goodly company of Brethren we noticed Bros C . H . Beever I . P . M ., E . A . Smith J . W ., Thos . Hamnett S . D ., Sam Luke J D W . 0 . Jones P . M . 1134 , Chas . Shaw J . W . 1147 , and W . Bluir 204 .

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BRADSTOW LODGE , No . 2448 . THE annual installation festival took place on Wednesday , 23 rd ult ., at the Blasonic Hall , Broadstairs , when Bro . the Rev . R . A . Fawssett , M . A . was inducted as Worshipful Blaster for the ensuing twelve months . The following are the Officers appointed : Bros . Walter Cowell I . P . M ., Alfred

H . Hardy , M . A . S . W ., Frank Brightman , F . R . C . S . J . W ., Albert H . Hale P . M . Treasurer , John T . May P . M . Secretary , N . F . Blerriman S . D ., W . H . White J . D „ W . F . Whiteing I . G ., R . Barlow , M . R . C . S . D . C , W . Nation Asst . D . C , J . Batten Organist , W . L . Latchford , and T . L . Holt Stewards , and T . Martin Tyler . After the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel , Broadstairs , where the banquet was held .

INSTEUCTION

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . ON Tuesday , at the Frascati , Oxford Street , W ., Bro . H . Sillis W . M ., Brickdale S . W ., Harris J . W ., Lindsay S . D ., Truman J . D ., E . C Blulvey P . BI . Preceptor , Blart P . M . Deputy Preceptor , T . Casely P . BI . Sec , Sillitoe I . G ., C Bonham P . BI ., Frith , Barnett , Nicholls , Ridgway , Freeman , Hunt , Gogliati , Roberts , Dukes , Raphael , Kobelt , O'Connell , Flemming , Vant , Wynman , and several others . Visitors : —D . Flemming 486 , and

others . The W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Frith candidate , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and subsequently advanced to the third , then closed down . Bro . D . Flemming and James Barnett were unanimously elected members , and they suitably responded . The S . W . will preside at fche next meeting .

ISRAEL LODGE , No . 205 . THERE was a large attendance on Sunday , 27 th inst ., at the Rising Sun , Globe Road , E ., when tbe fifteen sections were worked under the presidency of Bro . W . Yetton P . M . 933 and 1349 . Among those present was Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M ., the G . 0 . B 1 . of East End Freemasons , says the " East

London Observer . " The Master was assisted by Bros . B . Da Costa P . M . 1349 as S . W ., J . Oxley P . BI . 1306 as J . W ., and L . A . Da Costa as I . P . M . Twelve new members were enrolled , and votes of thanks accorded to the acting Master and those who had assisted in the evening ' s work .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . AT the Frascati , Oxford Street , W ., on Wednesday , Bro . J . Blason W . M . G . Hill P . BI . S . W ., M . Beadle J . W ., W . Cumberland S . D ., Bowden J . D ., G . A . Sturgess I . G ., J . Paul P . BI . Preceptor , W . E . Willby P . M . Sec , T . W . Smale P . BI . Asst . Sec , W . Proctor P . BI . Tyler , Cumberland , Terry , Butcher , J . Wynman , Davis , and several others .

The W . B 1 . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Cumberland candidate . Bro . Terry was examined , entrusted and passed . The W . M . with the assistance of the Brethren worked the fourth section of the Lecture , his whole work in the chair being excellent . Bro . Hill was unanimously elected W . M . for next week .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . ON the 26 th ult ., at Bro . F . Weight ' s , Lord Napier , London Fields , Bro . F . Islip W . M ., Captain Schlosshauer S . W ., H . Sexton J . W ., P . M . Bunker Treas ., F . Kebbell Sec , Past Blasters Ives and Caton , Whittemore S . D ., Bishop J . D ., J . B . Frost I . G ., Worthington Org ., Fnedlander , Dean ,

Punter , Bleyer , Oakley , Rusby , Stevens , Felthensal , H . Willsmer , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Felthensal candidate . The first section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Rusby . The election of Officers for the ensuing year took place . Bros . Jacques and Scriven were elected members .

LANGTON LODGE , No . 1673 . AT Bro . George Anderson's , the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch Lane , E . C , on Thursday , the members held their first meeting of the season , and then assembled in strong force , under the direction of Bro . A . Fisher W . M ., who was supported by G . Black S . W ., R . E . H . Fisher J . W ., R . L . Franks S . D ., A . Y . Hyland J . D ., R . Creed P . G . S . I . G ., G . F . Marshall P . M .

Preceptor , C W . Mapleton P . M . Treas ., 0 . J . Blarrian Sec , W . R . Ardington , N . McGregor , C L . J . Noad , F . Marrian , E . Snelling , S . E . Sargant , W . T . Grant P . P . G . D . C , 0 . Butler P . M ., R . Stuart . Visitors : Bros . Rev . L . H . Pearce , W . R . Few , P . S . Stanfeld Smith , J . Wynman , H . C . Lee , and several others .

After opening the Lodge in the three degrees the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Norman McGregor acting as candidate . The W . M . then closed down , and Bro . G . Black was unanimously elected Master for the next meeting , while the following wero appointed the permanent officials of the year : His Honour Judge Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . President , R . Clay Sudlow

P . G . Std . B . Vice-President , 0 . W . Mapleton P . M . 256 2243 Treas ., G . F . Marshall P . M . 69 and E . P . Debenham P . BI . 1479 Preceptors , H . M . Hobbs P . BI . 1790 2096 P . P . G . W . Surrey , S . W . Blorris P . M . 231 W . M . 1962 , 0 . J . Marrian Sec . 2489 Committee , R . Creed P . G . Steward and R . L . Franks Auditors , R . E . H . Fisher and A . C . Fisher Secretaries .

The following were unanimously elected members : Bros . Fred . Lang Day , Rev . L . H . Pearce , W . R . Few and P . S . Stanfeld Smith . After some other items of business had been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and some of the Brethren partook of a nice repast , provided by Host Anderson .

This is the only Instruction Lodge meeting in the city so early as 5 -30 p . m ., and has hitherto proved most convenient for city Masons , who may always rely on a hearty welcome and some really good work .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . ON the 7 th inst ., at the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., Bro . F . A . Slater W . M ., G . Fennell S . W ., W . Joss J . W ., J . Do Casseres P . M . Preceptor ,