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Percy tho Provincial Grand Master , regretting his inability to be present , as he was out of town . Letters of apology wero also received from tho following P . G . Officers : —L . M . Cockcroft D . P . G . M ., GBolamP . G . S . W ., B . J . Thompson P . G . S ., John Braithwaito P . G . S . D ., R . H . Holmes P . P . G . S . W ., and J . S . Wilson P . P . G . J . W .

Loyal Wye Lodge, No. 1807.

LOYAL WYE LODGE , No . 1807 .

THE annual meeting of the members of this Lodgo was hold at tho Masonio Rooms , Bnilth , on tho 5 th instant , when Bro . William Williams was installed into tho chair of K . S . There was a largo attendance of members . Tho Officers present were Bros . H . C . Rich W . M . and P . M . 651 , J . W . Conlthard S . W ., Wm . Wilhams J . W . Wm . Gordon Williams ChaplainB . Davies Treas ., J . A . Whittle

, , W . M . 65 Secretary , Wm . Price S . D ., H . V . Thomas J . D ., ancl A . Truscott l . G . The following brethren were also present—Marmaduke Tennant D . P . G . M . for South Wales Eastern Division , J . E . Prothero Past P . G . C . for South Wales Western Division , John Jones Prov . G . Secretary , Geo . Allen W . M . 1323 , T . L . Lewis 651 , J . G . Hall Past P . S . G . W ., Rowland Thomas 364 , H . M . Bradford 1323 , The

H . C . Rich jun . 651 , E . H . Teale 651 , ancl E . T . Edwards Gol . installation ceremony was performed . by Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , in his usual efficient manner . The newly-installed Master invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . H . C . Rich T . P . M ., Wm . Price S . W ., II . V . Thomas J . W ., Wm . Gordon Williams Chaplain , B . Davies Treasurer , J . W . Conlthard Secretary , B . Davies S . D ., G . J . Woods J . D ., Jno . and h

Phillips Organist , A . Truscott I . G ., A . Gwynne Vaughan Hug Bennett Stewards , and John Jones Tyler . On the motion of the W . M . it was resolved to minute a vote of thanks to Bros . H . C . Rich I . P . M . ancl J . A . Whittle , for the services they had rendered to the Lodge since its consecration two years ago , and that a Past Master s jewel be presented to Bro . H . C . Rich , and that both these brethren be

appointed honorary members of the Lodge . The Lodgo having been closed the brethren adjourned to the Lion Hotel , where a snmptuons banquet had been prepared hy Brother James . The usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . T . Lawrence Lewis 651 presided at the organ . Tho organ , which is a valuable one , is the gift of Bro . Geo . John Woods , who has also presented to the Locige a set of new furniture .

Panmure Chapter, No. 780.

PANMURE CHAPTER , No . 780 .

THE installation meeting of this Chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , S . E ., on Monday , the 9 fch inst ., when , there being no other business before the Chapter , the newly-appointed Principals were installed into their respective chairs with full ceremonial , and addresses b y Ex . Comp . James Stevens P . Z . and Scribe E . The Principals for the year are Ex . Comps . Richard Noliss Field M . E . Z ., Samuel Poynter H ., and Thomas Meggy J . On the

completion of the installation ceremony the Officers were invested , viz .: —Ex . Comp . James Stevens P . Z . Scribe E ., Comps . B . R . Bryant Scribe N ., J . W . Watts P . S ., J . S . Terry 1 st A . S ., H . Baldwin 2 nd A . S . Ex . Comp . Henry Smith was invested as Treasurer , and Comp . John Gilbert as Janitor . A vote of congratulation to Ex . Comp . H . C . Levander Grand Sword Bearer ( one of the oldest members of the

Chapter ) , on his promotion to Grand Chapter honours , was cordially passed , and suitably acknowledged by that distinguished Companion . The thanks of the Chapter were also voted to the Installing Principal , Comp . Stevens , for his able and effective rendering of the entire ceremony . Tbe Auditor ' s report and balance sheet were favourably received and adopted . Two members of the Burgoyne Lodge , No .

902 , were proposed for exaltation afc the ensuing meeting , and , nothing further offering , the Chapter was closed , and the Companions adjourned to banquet . The evening ' s proceedings were greatly enlivened by the vocal services of Comps . Wilkins , Arnold , Baldwin , Stevens , and Meggy , and the usual harmonious good-fellowship which

characterises this Chapter was fully maintained . Amongst the P . Z . ' s present were Ex . Comps . R . H . Harvey and Mark S . Larlham . Comp . Edward Harrison , of the Lewes Chapter , No . 1186 , responded to the toast of the Visitors . After a most agreeable evening the Companions separated , well satisfied with the business of the day and the future prospects of the Chapter .

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 554 . —Afc the meeting , at the Green Dragon , Stepney , E ., on the 10 th inst . Bros . J . Taylor W . M ., A . Wood S . W ., J . R . Shingfield J . W ., G . H . Stephens Deacon , Smith I . G ., T . J . Barnes P . M . Preceptor , W . Cross , Honorary Secretary , & c . Lodge having been duly opened , Bro . Cross answered all necessary questions ; Lodge was advanced , and the

ceremony of passing was ably rendered . The brethren availed themselves of the presence of Bro . Barnes to ascertain the meaning and bearing of many points of the ritual , a course , we think , far more advantageous than simply to hurry throngh the ceremony . Lodge was closed in the second degree and the W . M . worked the third and fourth sections of the lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . A . Wood was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , llth May , at the Masonic Hall , Reading .- Bros . VV Ferguson W . M ., J . Early Danks I . P . M ., E . J . Blackwell S . W ., R . Dowsett J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treasurer , W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , Rev . C . R . Honey S . D ., J . H . Hawkes J . D ., W . J . Browne B . C ., W

Ravenscrolt Steward , R . C . Prickett I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . Pulley , Brown , Margrett , Welch ; Bros . Whitfield , Weatherhead , Coates , Vowles , Wort , H . Ferguson , James Greenaway , Parkes , Rhind , Goff ; Visitors—Bros . Fisher Alfred 340 and St . Hilda 1887 Secretary , Sherwood 414 , Tarrant 1158 , Rayner 414 , Evans 526 , Bluett 261 P . P . J . G . W . Somerset , & c . The Lodge was opened , and

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the minutes of last regular meeting wero read and confirmed . After Lodge had been advanced , Bros . Parkes and Coates , candidates for the third degree , replied satisfactorily to tho usual questions , and wero entrusted . After theso brethren had retired , Lodge was opened in the third degree . Bros . Parkes ancl Coates wero re-admitted aud raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . On resuming to first degree , the I . P . M .

called tho attention of tho brethren to tho Stewardship of the W . M . at the approaching Festival of tho R . M . I . B ., and expressed a hope that ho might be well supported by contributions , and that his list would bear a favourable comparison with that of his predecessors iu the chair . The W . M . informed the members that it required only five

guineas to make tho Master of tho Lodgo a Vice President ; he thought that by placing tho P . G . L . vote of five guineas in the name of tho Master , the Lodgo vote of ten guineas might be placed in the namo of tho J . W ., as the S . W . was already a Life Governor . The consideration of the snbject will be renewed at the next Lodge After the customary salutations and formalities Lodge was closed .

Beaeontree Lodge , No . 1228 . —A meeting of the above Lodge took place on Wednesday , llth May , at 5 p . m ., at the Red Lion Rooms , in the pretty suburban village of Leytonstone , with Bro , Pige in the chair . J . Allinson S . W ., C . Vile Treasurer , J . Gulliohon J . W ., J . Reed S . D ., W . Helmor I . G ., P . M . ' s Richards , Dobbs , Thark , Alcock , Angel ancl Turner . Minutes were read ancl confirmed . Pro .

posed and carried unanimously that tho Lodge should meet in the winter instead of tho summer , and that a Committee be formed to revise tho Bye-Laws . Lodgo closed at 6 p . m ., when the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet , prepared for them by Bro . Barford P . M ., to which they did full justice . Visitors—Bros . Dr . Corrie

Jackson W . M . 534 Polish National , Edenger P . M . Eastern Star , A . Meads S . D . Good Fellowship , J . Britton Yarborough . Bro . Alcock P . M . said ho thought it wise to make this a winter , instead of a sum . mer Lodge , and that he and the other P . M . ' s would always be most happy to afford instruction to any of the junior members .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1339 . —Held at Brother Pavitt ' s , the Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday last . Bros . Pavitt W . M ., Smith S . W ., Barker J . W ., Peterken S . D ., Ives J . D ., Browne I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Musto Preceptor ; Bros . Mo-George , Brownsom , MacGregor , Watkins , Bailey , Roddam , Wyles , Tabor , P . M . Myers , & o . Lodge was opened in due form nnd minutes

were read . Bro . Tabor answered the necessary questions , and the Lodge opened in the second degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , third , and fourth sections of the Lecture . Bro . Tabor of Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 , was elected a member . Bro . Smith W . M . 860 , will occupy the chair on Tuesday next , and will rehearse tho third ceremony . The

installation ceremony will be rehearsed here on Tnesday , 31 st inst ., by the well-known P . M . and Preceptor Bro . Myers . We wonld recommend a visit on this evening . This Lodge of Instruction is now Vncreaa-ir-. g in nvHnbevs every week , a result of the excellent working of those associated in its management . Those brethren who require instruction will find the Preceptor ever ready to impart the same to any member of the Craft desirous of getting on .

Old England Lodge , No . 1790 . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Thornton Heath , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., Bros . Foulsham I . P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland officiated as W . M ., in the absence of Bro . Bnckworth ; Harland S . W ., Pascall J . W ., Whittaker S . D ., Shonfeld J . D ., Baber Secretary , Sargeant I . G ., Bavin Tyler , Daniel P . M ., Fleming , Clarke , White ,

Ranson , Legg , Ridpath , Sparrow , Haskius , and Tutton ; Visitor Bro . Ridge J . W . 463 . After preliminaries , Messrs . James Burnham and W . Hinson were balloted for , elected , and presented for initiation ; the ceremony was performed by the W . M . Bro . Haskins was then questioned , and passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Tutton answered the questions , and was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The

Lodge having been closed to the first degree , the byelaws were read by the Secretary , ancl it was announced thafc five brethren were eligible for tho office of W . M . for the ensuing year ; the election , however , was unanimous in favour of Bro . Harland S . W . Bro . Foulsham was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bavin Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . Harland , in thanking the brethren for their unanimous vote ,

said that , as a young Mason , he would use his best endeavours to deserve the trust they had reposed in him . He wonld be as constant in his attendance as it was possible , and hoped during his year of office , with the assistance of the Officers , to give satisfaction . Bro . Foulsham , as one of the founders of tbe Lodge with Bro . Harland , conld not keep silent on this occasion ; he was snre thafc when Bro .

Harland was installed as W . M . of Old England Lodge , he would give satisfaction , and perform his duties in accordance with the wishes of the brethren , who must know something of his working , or they would not be so happy in their unity . Personally he would give Bro . Harland all the assistance in his power . The Lodge being one of his

creation , he did not mind what labour he might be called upon to do to farther the interests of a Lodge of which he was so prond . The Audit Committee was appointed , and a gentleman proposed for initiation . After hearty good wishes had been expressed b y Bros . Daniel and Ridge , Lodge was closed in due form .

Northern Counties Lodge No . 406 . —The first meeting since the installation took place on the 4 th nit ., at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Ncwcastle-on-Tyne . The Locige was opened by the W . M . Bro . R . G . Salmon P . G . A . D . C , assisted by the following

Officers—John Page I . P . M ., S . M . Harris S . W ., G . Dunford J . W ., John Ridsdale P . M . Treasurer , J . S . B . Bell Secretary , R . W . Sisson S . D ., G . W . Sisson , J . D ., Duncan McDonald as I . G ., W . M . Lion J . S ., ancl G . Sims Tyler . There being no business of any importance the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .