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— : o : — ' ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

A GOODLY gathering of the members and their friends asstmh' . ul ; at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , last Tuesday nfterncon . \ o . take part in the annual festival and other Masonic work , which is alwayBadmirably oonduoted at this popular Lodge . Tho W . M . Bro . j Orlton Cooper presided , and was supported by tho following brethren : —W . H . Lee P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M . 2381 , \ V . II . I BwannellP . M . Secretary 2218 , Herbert Kidson P . P . G . E . Lanes , S . Webb P . M . and Treasurer 1287 , S . Toye I . P . M . 1227 , Wm . Laundes

W . M . 504 ., A . R . W . Fowles P . M . 1901 , F . W . Coffin P . M . 1 S 9 , W . S . Lee P . M . 1768 , W . J . Gillett S . W . 1672 , F . Corbett 1973 , W . H . Toye 1278 , Charles Collette 93 , E . R . Spiers 715 , W . G . Jennings , J . A . CollingB 1693 , W . Kirkland S . W ., W . J . Dyer J . W ., Alfred Green P . M ., W . Radoliffe P . M ., F . J . Hentsch P . M ., Alexander Dickson P . M ., Henry Lindfield P . M ., P . J . King P . M . & c . The minntea of the last regular meeting and of tho emergency meeting of

27 th January were read and confirmed . Brother Ernest C . Collings , having answered the usual questions , was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , the beautiful ceremony being impressively rendered by Bro . Cooper . The Worshipful Master then resigned the chair to Bro . P . J . King , who subsequently passed Bro . Walter W . Colley to the second degree . Bro . Cooper then resumed the chair ,

when the installation ceremony was proceeded with . Bro . William Kirkland , who had bean previously elected W . M . for the ensning year , was introduced by Bro . P . M . Henfcscb , and signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . He was then installed in the obair of K . S . according to custom by Bro . Cooper , whoso admirable working and delivery of the addrosses elioitcd the high commendation

of the brethren . The newly made Master having been duly saluted in the three degreeB , then proceeded to invest tho following Officers : — W . J . Dyer S . W ., George Cookrell J . W ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , William Radoliffe P . M . Secretary , G . P . Copley S . D ., A . B . Spawforth J . D ., Cecil Mount I . G ., W . Barnes Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a favourable balance , was received and

adopted , and the Committee for General Purposes of the Lodge was appointed . This concluding the business of the Lodge the company adjourned to the banquet room where a pleasant evening WBB spent . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Orlton Cooper once more resmmed the gavel for the purpose of proposing the health of the W . M . After alluding to tho

faot that the 14 th February was devoted to Saint "Valentine and Saint Pancake , he said that the day would henceforth bo romembered in tho Lodge as the installation day of Bro . Kirkland , a skilled Craftsman and worthy Mason . Ho would especially direct the attention of the younger brethren to the fact that their W . M . had risen step by step to the position he had now attained , and that he

had proved himself effioient in each , so that tho knowledge of those duties eminently qualifiod him for the Master ' s chair . Bro . Kirkland briefly returned thanks , and hoped he would prove as good a Master as his predecessor . Subsequently he gave the health of the Immediate Past and Installing Master in felicitous terms , and

begged Bro . Cooper ' s acceptance of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him by the brethren , and which ho now had the pleasure to fasten to his breast . The jewel 13 a gold medallion surrounded by twenty-eight brilliants , with a model of the PaBt Master ' s jewel in gold , upon blue enamel . It bears this inscription : —

Presented by the St . MICHAEL ' S LODGE , NO . 211 , to Bro . OKLTON CoorEii W . M ., in appreciation of his services as Master of the Lodge 1892-93 .

Bro . Cooper , who on rising to respond was warml y received , said that he could not find words to express his thanks in the ordinary way , and therefore begged the indulgence of the brethren while he recitod a poetic effusion that he had prepared . The reading of the poem was received with loud applause . The W . M . in proposing the visitors stated the pleasure of the Lodge at seeing such a large and influential

number of brethren from other Lodges , and trusted they had been eatisfied with their entertainment . Bro . W . H . Loe P . P . G . D . Middlesex in response said it had been a real pleasure for him to have been present , to witness such an admirable rendering of tho ceremonies , and enjoy the hospitality of the brethren . He congratulated the W . M . on hia promotion and cordiall y wished him a

pleasant and successful year of office . Bros . Kidson , Loundes and Corbett also apoke to the toast . The Officers of the Lodge were next complimented , and the various brethren having acknowled ged , the proceedings were brought to a happy terminatio n by the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening a capital entertainment was given by Misa Annie Wilson , Bros . Curtis D'Alton , Sergeant Lee , and Charles Collette , while Bro . J . A . Collings ably officiated at the pianoforte .

FIDELITY LODGE No . 230 . THE installation banquet was held on Wednesday evening , the 8 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Devonport , and was largely attended . This Lodge conceived the happy notion years a"o of inviting ladies to their annual banquets , and there is little doubAbat

the inoreasing popularity of this influential Lodge is due in a great measure to that innovation . Other Lod ges in the Three Towns have held " at homea " and " balls , " but it cannot be denied that none have ever been BO successful as that initiated by Fidelity Lodge , a * d a

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general wish was expressed by all the speakers that Fidelity Lodge wonld ever continue to invite ladies to their animal banquets . Tho Worshipful Master Brother R . II . Petiberthy presided , and was numerously supported . A recherche banquet , supplied by the new lessen ( Mr . Harrison ) , wn . i well served np under the direction of Mr . R . Waters , head waiter , and gave general satisfaction . The

usual t ^ ar-ta having bwu d . ily honoured , the Worshipful Master pruposvd the health of tho Provincial Grand Masters ( Lord Ebrington and ti o Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ) of Devon and Cornwall , and Provincial Grand Officers . Brother tho Rer . Dr . Lemon , who first responded , congratulated the Worshipful Mastor on the proud position to which he had been elected , and which he so worthily

tilled . Ho had no doubt that Brother Penberthy would carry out the duties of tho office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Craft . Brother J . R . Lord also responded . Ho felt that Brother Penberthy was the right man in the right place as Worshipful Master of Fidelity Lodge , and he wished him and the brethren of Fidelity Lodgo all the success they wished themselves . Brother Cassell

having responded for Cornwall , Bro . R . G . Bird Provincial Grand Treasurer for Devon said he was pleased to say that the Provincial Grand Lodge funds were in a satisfactory condition . The ladies present would be doubtless gratified to learn that at tho meeting of the Committee of Petitions recently they voted several substantial suras to deserving Masons' widows , and alao resolved to nominate

tho widow of another brother for election on tho funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at tho May election . / JThoy would therefore see that they did not expond all their money in enjoyment , but voted considerable sums—in fact , more than any other Charitable Institution in tho world—in Charities . Brother G . F . Bromley S . W . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , whioh was most

enthusiastically received . Brothsr Penberthy , he said , had worked the respective chairs with great ability , aud the brethren felt assured ho would , as Worshipful Master , further increase his Masonic reputa . tiou . To know Brother Penberthy was to respect him , and , in conclusion , he congratulated him on the success of his efforts in having ladies at their banquet that evening , and he hoped many

years would elapse before they decided not to invite ladies to join them at their annual festival . The Worshipful Master suitably replied , and re-echoed the sentiments of Brother Bromley with regard to the presence of ladies at their banquets . In giving the toast of the Immediate Past Master and tho Past Masters , he acknowledged tho valuable services of Brother Vigurs Harris . The latter having

responded , Brother R . J . Pitoher , who replied for the Past Masters , explained that it was thought by some brethren that Masons only should be present at the installation banquet of the Lodge , but they proposed to invite ladies to a banquet and ball at a subsequent date The Worshipful Master submitted the health of the Treasurer and Secretary ( Bros . E . H . Littleton P . M . P . G . Junior Deacon , and R .

Cawsey P . M . P . P . G . Junior Deacon ) . He said that Brother Littleton was a thoroughly good and hardworking Treasurer , and the success of that banqnot was in a great measure doe to his indefatigable efforts . Bro . Cawsey was an able Secrotary , aud rendered his beat services to the Lodge . Both brethren made felicitous responses . Bro . A . Maddock proposed the Visitors , and Bros . J . Leonard , H .

Whitfeld , and T . W . Martin replied . Bro . Whitford gave Masons ' Wives and Sweethearts , and Bros . Littleton and Greot acknowledged in appropriate terms . The W . M . specially submitted the health of tho Host and Hostess ( Mr . and Mrs . Harrison ) , who had recently taken over the hotel . He wished them every success and prosperity in their undertaking , and believed thoir spirited enterprise in tho

conduct and management of the Royal Hottl would do much to advertise Devonport . He was sure that no one had sat down to a better dinner than they had that evening . Tho toast having been heartily drunk , Mr . Harrison made an apt response . Other toasts followed . After the dinner a ball was held in the large room , the music being supplied by Bro . G . Miller ' s string band . The W . M . Bro . R .

Penberthy officiated as M . C . The concert room was under the able and courteous supervision of Bro . G . F . Bromley S . W ., assisted by Bro . Greet . Master Grigg gave a violin solo , and songs were sung by Misses Bosworthick and Alice Moore , and Messrs . R . Wright , W . H . Jarvis , C . F . Hocking , and Bros . R . White and J . Leonard .

Bro . Greet rendered an amusing recitation . The concert was of a high class character , and reflected great credit on all concerned . Mr . F . W . Harris ably accompanied during the evening . Bro . R . H . Penberthy is to bo congratulated on the saccess of his installation banquet .

BENEVOLENT LODGE , No . 303 . rriHB members of this Lodge held their annual installation meeting X and banquet at the Masonic Hall , Teignmouth , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Bro , Dr . Johnson Worshipful Master presided , and a large attendance included Brothers Hughan P . G . Deacon of England , Hallett P . P . G . S . D ., Andrews W . M . elect , Valentine P . P . G . D . D . C ., Musgrave , Frost , McBryde , and Evans , nil of 303 ; Trnscott Prov . G . R .

1254 , Stevens P . P . G . S ., Taylor , Wills , Shapter , and Balkwill . The ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master was impressivel y carried out by Bro . Hallett , after which the Worshipful Master invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . Johnson I . P . M ., Crossby S . W ., Hayman J . W ., Hallett Treasurer , Valentine

Secretary , French S . D ., Furler J . D ., Silk Dir . of Cers ., Curtis I . G ., Finch Senior Steward , Sewell Junior Steward , and Huggins Tyler ' . ' The brethren afterwards adjourned to Brother MoBryde ' s , London Hotel , whore the annual banquet was held . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed , and that of the Grand Lodge of England and

Officers Present and Past was responded to b y Bro . W . J . Hni'ban P . G . Deacon of England . Daring the evening general testimony was borne by Bro . Hughan and other speakers to the splendid banquet provided by Bro . McBryde , who , sinco he left Plymouth for Tei gnmouth has become deservedly popular among the Masons and inhabitants generally of that town . The toast of the Host and