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rehearsed . Bro . Sowerby answered the qustions leading to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . G . Sowerby 2146 , and Bro . W . Turner 2671 were unanimously elected members , and Bro . H . Wilcox chosen as W . M . for next meeting . Bro . Johnson acting Secretary read out the names of those Brethren who were eligible to participate in the ballot for the Benevolent Association , which was proceeded with , and Bro . F . J . Larkman P . M . Treasurer became tho possessor of the grant .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 30 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . K . M . Ross W . M ., John Worth S . W ., G . T . Meek J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . acting Preceptor , W . J . Coplestone acting Sec , W . Atkinson S . D ., J . J . Lewin J . D ., R . Reid I . G ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., Alf . King , and several others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cumming taking the place of the candidate . The second section of the first lecture was worked by the Brethren , the Preceptor putting the questions . Bro . Worth W . M . of the Mother Lodge was elected to fill the chair at the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 1 st inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros K . M . Ross W . M ., C . Hopkins S . W ., L . Walsh J . W ., F . Craggs P . M Treas ., J . H . Cumming P . M . acting Sec , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D Middx . acting Preceptor , R . Reid S . D ., W . Jefferies J . D ., J . H . King I . G ., W Hide P . M ., H . J . Cousens W . M . 172 , and others .

Bro . Cousens having offered himself as candidate the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after which the Lodge was opened in the second degree and the second section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Reid , the questions being put by the Preceptor . Lodge was resumed to the first degree .

Bro . Hopkins was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and Bro . Craggs was congratulated on his return from Derbyshire , where he has been taking the waters , with a view to a restoration to health .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( Late TERRIERS ) . ri ~ lHIS Lodge , which is under the able Preceptorship of Brc . A . Darch P . M ., JL assembled on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , when the chair was taken by the Preceptor , supported by Bros . B . Cohen S . W ., W . J . Newstead J . W ., C . Wetton P . M . acting Prec , J . Wynman S . D ., E . Mendoza I . G .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees and resumed to the second , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . B . Cohen , who rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Bro . Mendoza was elected a member .

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GLAMORGAN LODGE , No . 36 . THE annual festival took place at the Masonic Temple , Cardiff , on Thursday afternoon , 22 nd ult ., when Bro . J . T . Shelton was installed Worshipful Master for the year . There was a large attendance of members and visitors . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . C . A . J . Ward , to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for the manner in which he carried out his duties .

In the evening the annual banquet was held in the ante-room of the Temple .

TRUE FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 160 . nnHE annual installation and banquet took place at the County Court JL House , Rochford , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., when Bro . George S . Chase was installed as W . M ., and invested his Officers . The banquet was subsequently served at the Old Ship Hotel , in Bro . Klockenbusch's best style . Forty-eight Brethren sat down , and the newlyappointed Worshipful Master proved a first-rate chairman .

The usual toast list was carried out , and excellent songs were contributed by Bros . Judd , Jarvis , Stevenson , and Ross-Cattanach ( of Manchester ) . The Secretarial work was carefully attended to by Bro . Ayling , and the whole proceedings passed off most successfully .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 164 . rflHE installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 5 th inst ., at Sidmouth , JL Bro . J . Albeit Orchard P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer inducting Bro ; John R . Hayes into the chair in the presence of about fifty members and visitors . The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Hotel .

MERCHANTS LODGE , No . 241 . ON Tuesday afternoon , 27 th ult ., the annual installation took place in the Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool . A vast number of Provincial Grand Officers and Past Masters assembled to do honour to a rising young citizen in the person of Bro . Richard Brown , one of the most popular of entertainers , and who is the well-known photographer of Bold Street .

The Installing Masters were Bros . Jno . Laughton and R . Robinson , who did their work to perfection . Subsequently the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where

Messrs . Gait and Capper put on one of their best dinners . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and honoured , that of the Worshipful Master being received with an enthusiasm almost unprecedented . Bro . Brown was quite overcome , and in brief but pretty and appreciative terms responded . He then presented Bro . Laughton Immediate Past

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Master with a beautiful clock and side ornaments as a tribute to himself , and a magnificent diamond marquise ring for his wife . A Past Master ' s jewel was also given to Bro . Laughton , who acknowledged the gifts in suitable terms .

APOLLO LODGE , No . 305 . ON Thursday , 6 th inst ., Bro . A . McQueen was installed as W . M ., at Beccles , the ceremony being carried out by Bro . T . A . Woodrufie P . M . The W . M . then appointed his Officers . The Brethren took a trip to Worlingham in the afternoon , and partook of the customary banquet near the Staithe .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 388 . THE installation festival was held on Monday , 2 Gth ult ., at Halesworth , when Bro . F . Kendall-Chapman was installed Worshipful Master for tbe ensuing year by Bro . George Andrews . The installation banquet was subsequently held in the Corn Exchange , the Worshipful Master presiding . In submitting the toast of the Grand Officers , the Worship ful Master remarked that he was sorry Brother Lord Stradbroke was not present to respond ; but he had been called away on

other duties . Bro . De Nyssen , in proposing what he said was the toast of the ovening , observed that this duty devolved upon him in consequence of the unavoidable absence of the Immediate Past Master the Earl of Stradbroke . Had his lordship been present , he would have borne testimony to the excellent qualities of the Worshipful Master . It was their duty to accord Bro . Kendall-Chapman their heartiest welcome upon his taking office for the year .

Speaking personally of their Master—and he had known him for some time —he had always heard the very best words spoken in his favour . Bro . Kendall-Chapman had the goodwill of the town at " heart , he had the goodwill of Masonry at heart , and he had worked with all his heart in their Lodge . He , therefore , congratulated Lodge Prudence upon having him as their Worshipful Master , as he also congratulated Bro . Kendall-Chapmam upon becoming the Worshipful Master of such a united , flourishing , and prosperous Lodge .

The Worshipful Master , in a neat little response , thanked Bro . De Nyssen for the kindly way in which he had proposed the toast , and the Brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him that evening , and trusted that they would not have to regret the choice they had made . He assured them that nothing should bo wanting on his part to promote the interests of Masonry in the Lodge to the fullest possible extent .

Other toasts included the Installing Master Bro . Geo . Austens , the Past Masters , the Officers , and the Masonic Charities . The Rev . A . R . Upcher , in submitting the latter , referred to the fact thnt tbe Lodge had been plaoed in a better position in the matter of the Charities , through tho efforts of Bro . Stevenson .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 455 . A VERY enjoyable outing in connection with this Lodge took place on Wednesday , 5 th inst . A good number of the Brethren , with their wives and friends , left Kettering in a saloon carriage at 7 . 10 for the Dukeries . Bro . B . Baker , with the help of Bro . A . Webb , superintended the party , which arrived at Mansfield soon after ten o ' clock . There brakes were in readiness to proceed with the company through tbe historic Sherwood Forest for

Welbeck Abbey , the famous seat of the Duke of Portland . We need hardly add that everyone enjoyed the drive through the grand forest scenery , and all were charmed with the grandeur of the trees . About midway through the forest the party alighted at the Great Oak , called " Robin Hood's larder , " where , tradition says , Robin kept his store of venison ; and partook of the good things , and the " cup that cheers " which the above-named Brethren had amply provided .

After lunch the company started from Robin Hood's larder for the Abbey , where they arrived in good time . By the kindness of the Duke and Duchess of Portland , visitors are allowed to view the grounds , gardens , & c , said to be unsurpassed in England . Just before approaching the Abbey is the rose garden , and adjoining it is the rose corridor , 140 yards long . The grand suite of rooms underground , which are lighted by bullseyes from the roof

above , form undoubtedly one of the chief features of Welbeck Abbey . These rooms and corridors were constructed by the late Duke at a vast expense , while the dimensions of the picture gallery are enormous—158 feet by 63 feet . The whole is lighted by 1 , 100 burners , and the walls are studded with gems of the great masters . But time stops for no man , and after viewing some of the unique glories of Welbeck tho party made a move through the

forest , halting a few minutes beneath the Major Oak—a hollow tree of immense girth and age . After testing the holding capacity of this old oak , which , to the delight of themselves and others , 12 or 14 ladies and gentlemen together did , the party wended their way to the forest village of Edwinstowe , and , after partaking of light refreshments , took their seats for the drive back to Mansfield , at which town they arrived at five o'clock .

At the old hostelry a first class table had been prepared , to which the company did full justice . The party left Mansfield at 6 . 5 , and after a pleasant journey arrived at Kettering shortly before ten . From first to last the outing proved a great success . A general hope was expressed that these enjoyable picnics might become annual fixtures .

DOWNSHIRE LODGE , No . 594 . THE continued prosperity and popularity of this Lodge were shown in a significant manner on the 22 nd ult ., when at headquarters in tbe Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , there was an attendance of nearly 200 members and visitors , including a numerous contingent of Past aud Present Provincial Grand Officers , Past Masters , and Masters .

Bro . J . b . Buck W . M . concluded a faithful and successful year ' s service by impressively installing Bro . H . Hinchcliffe as his successor . At the conclusion of business , banquet was served by Bro . R . Capper ( Gait and Capper ) , and in the course of the evening Bro . Buck was presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel and silver tea and coffee service as marks of the esteem in which he is held . A musical programme was given under the direction of the Organist of the Lodge Bro . W . Hudson . o o o STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 . rpHE annual picnic took place on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., when about fifty JL Brethren and friends , including the W . M . Bro . Frank Amies journeyed