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reverting in very eloquent and touching language to the loss whioh the Rig ht Honourable Lord Egerton of Tatton Provincial Grand Master had sustained by the recent death of Lady Egerton . In responding to the toast of the Worshipful Master , very ably performed by Bro . Whiston , Bro . Lookitt said that there are times when a man is placed in very great difficulty , and the best thing to do

under snoh circumstances is to get out aa gracefully as possible . He felt that if he possessed but half tho qualities and abilities ascribed to him , and had deserved anything like tbe praise whioh his brethren had bestowed upon him that evening he would be above the average quality of men , bub he knew that despite their eulogiums he had many shortcomings . He reminded his audience that just thirty years

ago he bad occupied for tbe first time the position to which he had again been assigned . It was a very great trust whioh had been reposed in him , and he hoped that he should never do anything to merit the disapproval of his brethren . He knew from experience that men were placed into office because they had gained tbe good wishes of those around them , and though the position he then

occup ied was considered a very high honour when attained under ordinary circumstances , he must consider it to be a double hononr to occupy it during the centenary year . Ifc would be his aim tbat the good working , the prosperity , and tbe harmony of the Lodge should be maintained . It was no light task to follow in the footsteps of . such distinguished predecessors aa Bros . Smith , Bland , Jackson , Wads worth ,

and Ibeson , and in the light of these names , he felt himself to be but a very humble individual . He could , however , assure them thafc he appreciated the honour which they had conferred upon him , and wonld try to discharge ' his duties with credit to himself and witb satisfaction to the Lodge . Bro . Leech very tersely proposed the toast of the Installing Master ? , to whioh Bros . Brookes aud Needham

responded . Bro . Brookes said that it was very gratifying to have had his health so cordially proposed . He reminded them of the memorable example of Lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar , and added that no Mason , when called upon to do his duty should refuse , and personally he' bad made up his mind to be faithful to whatever calls might be made npon him . He should

mark this day as a distinguished one in Masonry , and would never forget it aa long aa he lived . He wished Bro . Lockitt W . M . long life and happiness , and concluded by thanking Bro . Needham for the efficient aid whioh he had rendered . Iu proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master and other Officers of the Lodge , the W . M . stated that the Combermere Lodge stood second to none in the

Province witb regard to Masonio Charities , and this fact was entirely due to Bro . George Ibeson I . P . M ., an acknowledgment whioh he was proud to make . Bro . Ibeson said in response that he was deeply grateful to Bro . Brookes and Needham , who in his enforced absence from them that day had so worthily performed their allotted tasks . During the financial year just ended , he had made 14 Lodge

attendances , two being meetings of emergency , and he intended still to devote the necessary time and attention to Masonic ritual . He thanked individually and collectively every junior Officer who had rendered him any assistance . The proceedings were enlivened b y songs , & o ., given by Bros . Needham , Core ( Dramatic Lodge ) , Boyd , Brunt , Orrey , Ibeson , Cockayne , Morton , Wadsworth , and James

Stevens . The latter brother followed the toasfc of the Masonio Charities by rendering a song written by his father , Bro . James Stevens , of Catford , London , entitled "What better theme than Masonry ? " the music being composed by Bro . Wilhelm Ganz . Bro . Stevens , the author of the song in question , is an occasional contributor to the columns of the FBEEJUSON ' S CHRONICLE . The song was

well rendered , and the very beautiful Masonio sentiment * which the lines expressed , reached the hearts of those brethren who wero fortunate enough to be listener ? . Amongst those present in Lodge and at the banquet were Bros . George Ibeson I . P . M ., P . M . ' s J . Fred . May , H . Maydew , T ; Lookitt , J . H . Brookes , W . Whiston , James Needham , G . J . Goodwin , J .

Staniforth , B . RJLeech ; Bros . J . I . Brunt , T . Wadsworth , E . Aloreton , Jas . Stevens , P . Davenport , D . Mason , E . Eccleston , George Walker , J . J . Mason , J . Simpson , T . W . Sheldon , W . Hammond , W . 0 . Peck , W . Horsfield . Visitors from the sister Lodfjo , No . 267 , the Congleton Lodge , No . 553 , and other Lodges , were Bros . Eev . T . T . Higgins , E .

Whitehurst , G . Fountain , Jas . Mobey , W . T . Thompstone , W . Orrey , W . E . Orrey , Alfred Frith , E . Storer , E . Sellare , A . Cockayne , W . Astle , W . Everett , W . Cars-well , T . Steele Sheldon , T . Albiston Daniel , J . H . Core , J . T . Boyd , George Kershaw , C A . Hordern , F . Hulme , W . Harrison , B . Morton , T . Brough , E . Bullock , and E . Roberts P . M . ( FKEEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) .

Lod ge : —Bros . Graham I . P . M ., Eatsey S . W ., Grant J . W ., Leonard Chaplain , Bewley Treasurer , Hamilton Secretary , Ritson S . D ., Borstoll J . D ., Slack Director of Ceremonies , Gray Organist , Pogson I . G .. ¦ Tomlinson and Henderson Stewards , and Graham Tyler . On th conclusion of the Lod ^ e business , the brei , hreu adjourned to thu Ijcown and Mitre Hotel , whero a tuuiptnous banquet was provide * by Mr . and Mrs . Pashley . During tho evening tho usual Loyal an . ; Masonic toasts were given and duly honourned .

UNION LODGE , No . 310 . /~\ N Tuesday evening , the 27 th ult ., the brethren of this Lodge , ^ - ' together with brethren from several Lodges in the Province of Cumberland and Westmoreland , assembled at the Lodge Rooms in Castle Street , Carlisle , to witness the installation of Bro . Clarke as Worshi pful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of iustallation was performed b y Bro . Slack in a masierley manner , and the following brethren were invested with the vurious offices in the

LOYAL MONMOUTH LODGE , 457 . QN Tuesday , the 3 rd inat ., at a meeting of this Lodge , Bro . J-. H . ^ Grant was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony

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was performed by Capfc . S . G . Homfray D . P . G . M . The W . M . subsequently appointed the following Officers : —Bros . Powell S . W ., Rev . Bidwell J . W ., Oakley Treasurer , Gooding Secretary , Poole S . D ., Dr . Groves J . D ., Preece I . G " ., Powell D . C , Addis A . D . C , Champeny Powell Steward , 'league Tyler . The brethren dined together in the evening at the King ' s Head Hotel , Bio . Thomas catering in his nsnal good style .

CLEVELAND LODGE , No . 543 . ON Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the meeting of the brethren of this Lodge , Bro . Dixon was installed as Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year , Bro . Hufcohence being the Installing Master . The Worshipful Master elected his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Hutohence I . P . M ., West ; S . W ., Carriok J . W ., Watson P . M . Secretary and Treasurer , Eev . L . Pawaon Chaplain , Rev . T . Dobson S . D ., Hodgson J . D ., Dobson I . G ., Jones Organist , Winn Dir . of Cers ., Yeoman Steward , Rontree Tyler .

CONCORD LODGE , No . 632 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Trowbridge , on Monday afternoon , the 9 th inst ., nnder the presidency of W . M . Bro . H . E . H . Chapman and Officers . Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . White S . W ., Mundy J . W ., Rev . S . T . Wood Chaplain , Mann Treasurer , Garliok Assistant Secretary , Snailum S . D ., John Chapman J . D ., Brown Dir . of Cers ., Millington

P . G . O ., Stancotnb I . G ., Gowing Organist , Huntley Steward ; P . M . ' s Bishop , Foley , Farry , Pocock , Palmer , F . B . Norris ; Rose , Green , II . B . Norris , Cox , Lansdown , Williams , Byles , Rev . E . Chamberlaine , Aplin , Leak , & o . Visitors—Bros . Oliver 263 , Phipps 2227 , Sparks 1271 P . G . J . W ., Scammell I . P . M . 1271 , Taylor S . W . 1271 , & o . The

minutes of the previous meeting having been read and signed , and other routine business transacted , Bro . Chapman vacated the ohair , whioh was assumed by Bro . Palmer , who proceeded in au able manner to instal Brother White to the chair for the ensuing year . The ceremony being concluded , and the new W . M . saluted in the

customary manner , the charges to the Officers and brethren were impressively given by Bro . Brown . The W . M . then appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Mundy S . W ., Garlick J . W ., Wood Chaplain , Maun Treasurer , Hill Secretary , Snailum Asst . Secretary , J . Chapman S . D ., Gowing J . D ., Brown Dir . of Cers ., Stancomb Organist , Millard I . G ., Aplin and Green Stewards , Bailey Tyler .

Bro . Millington presided at the organ . The business of the Lodge being ended , a vote of £ 10 10 s was made to Bro . J . Sparks as Steward for the Girls' Institution . The Officers and brethren then adjourned to the George Hotel , where the annual banquet was served by Miss Wade , in a highly satisfactory maaner . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the proceedings were enlivened by several songs by the brethren .

. HAULEY LODGE , No . 797 . AT the annual meeting , held on the 9 th insfc ., afc Dartmouth , Bro . Conroy Oldreive was installed as W . M . Bro . Chappie ably performed the ceremony of installation , assisted by Bros . Evans , Way , lieufcon , Davson , Whittle , Husband , Goodridge ( all members of 797 ) , aud James of 248 . Tho Officers invested for the ensuing year wero Bros . Evans I . P . M ., Wilton S . W ., Knox J . W ., Davson P . M .

Chaplain , Husband P . M . Treasurer , Goodridge Secretary , Coarsens J . D ., Chappie Dir . of Cers ., Murley Asst . Dir . of Cera ., Back I . G , Brother . Mark Whittle waa re-appointed Representative on the

Commiitee of Petitions , and Bro . Putt was re-elected Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held , at Bro . Whittle ' s hotel , when about 50 sat down . The usual toasts were given , and the evening was very pleasantly spent .

ADAIR LODGE , No . 93 G . rpHE installation of Bro . R . C . Mayhew as Worshipful Master was JL the occasion , on Friday evening , the 6 th inst ., of a large attendance of brethren at tbe Lodge , whioh was held at the White Lion Hotel , Aldeburgh . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . J . Wasketfc , ab the conclusion of whioh the W . M . ( Bro . E . 0 . Mayhew ) appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Brothers

James Waakett I . P . M ., W . Barker S . W ., J . B . E . G . Pettit J . W ., U . Sparrow Treasurer , E , Butcher Secretary , W . H . Hall Director of Ceremonies , H . Calver S . D ., J . E . Stannard J . D ., G . H . Garrett I . G ., G . Ropor Tyler . The installation banquet followed , Bro . Driver providing an excellent menu . The toasts of the Queen and the Craffc having been given from the chair , the Worshipful Master next

proposed H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., remarking that they wero all justly proud to have now ruling over them the moat popular man of the present day , and who wta held in the greatest esteem by all classes , especially those who lookni up to him as the heed of their great Brotherhood . His Royal Hig'iness , in every walk of life , had always endeavoured to carry to success every movement with which he had been associated , and as Grand Mast . or of the Craffc he had

ruled over them with au unbroken record of success . By his exalted position he had given such an impetus to Freemasonry as bad before never been known . Tho Worahipful Maater submitted the toast of the Earl of Lathom M . W . Pro G . M ., tho Earl of Mount Edgcumbe R . W . D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers Present and Past ; also the E . W . Lord Henniker P . G . M ., and the V . W . Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . Chap . D . P . G . M . Suffolk , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge Present and Past . In dealing wifch the latter toasfc , he said the Province of