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the manner in which Masonic charity would be taken up by the various provinces , and particularly by this one , where they hat ! every reason to congratulate themselves upon tbe liberality which had been shown . Bro . Alderman Cndlipp P . M . P . P . G . D . C , in eulogist o terms , prop s * d the Very Worshipful Deputy Provincial

Grand Master Bro . J . E . LeFeuvre , G . D . England , and Officers of fche Provincial Grand Lodge , and B o . R . J . Rastrick Provincial Grand Treasurer responded . Brother J . T . Thackara I . P . M ., in proposing the Worshipful Master , congratulated Bro . Boughton upon having been unanimously elected to fill tbe chair of thafc important

Lodge , aud also upon his rising position in the town . He thought that a man who managed well his own affairs could manage well the affairs of a corporation , and therefore he considered fche management of the Portsmouth Lodge could be safely left in the hands of Bro . Boughton . The W . M ., who was loudly applauded , in returning thanks

said he was proud to meet so numerous and distinguished a body of Masons . He heartily thanked them for their great kindness and support . They had conferred upon him a very high honour by placing him in the chair of the Lodge for the ensning year . When he became a Mason in tbat , his mother Lodge , some ten years since , he did not

ever hope to attain thafc position , and he did not think he could do better than repeat the promise he made at his election , which was tbat in carrying onfc fche duties of the office he should endeavour , as far aa lay in his humble power , to copy the example which had been sefc by the many worthy Masters who had passed the chair before

him . The other toasts were the Installing Master , proposed by Bro . J . G . Niven P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and responded to by the P . G . M . j the W . M . ' s of Neighbouring Lodges , introduced by Bro . G . L . Green , and acknowledged by Bro . W . G . P . Gilbert W . M . Phcenix Lodge ; the Visitors , proposed by Bro . R . W . Beale P . M . P . P . G . Std Br ., and

responded to by the Mayor and Bro . J . Griffin ; the Officers ; and the Masonic Charities , given by Bro . J W . Gieve ; Freemasonry and the Drama , which was to have been spoken to by Bro . A . M . Broadley P . P . D . G . M . Malta , and Brother Augustus Harris , W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge , was omitted , owing to the unavoidable absence of

those brethren . Those invited to the installation and banquet included Bros . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., Rev . J . Alloway P . G . Chaplain , G . F . Lancaster P . G . Reg ., R . J . Rastrick P . G . Treas ., E . Goble P . G . Secretary , H . E . Leader P . S . G . D ., H . Lashmore P . S . G . D ., J . Lowe P . G . J . D ., F . Powell P . G . Dir . of Cers ., H . Kimber P . G . Sword Bearer , J . Jackson P . G . Pursvt ., F . Sanders P . G . Stewd .,

J . Palmer P . G . Steward , D . G . Gilmour P . G . Steward , J . M . Foster P . G . Steward , J . G . Niven P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., Gilbert W . M . Phcenix L dge , W . A . Hill W . M . Harmony Lodge , W . Beuttell W . M . Royal Sussex Lodge , J . J . Bascombe W . M . Carnarvon Lodge , W . Smith , G .

Whitehall , E . Pratt W . M . United Service Lodge , J . S . Senior W . M . Prince of Wales Lodge , J . Godding W . M . Landport Lodge , J . S . Gardner W . M . Connaught Lodge , Long W . M . Saxe-Weimar Lodge , W . Dart S . W . St . Clare Lodge , G . L . Hill W . M . Bosmere Lodge ,

M . E . Frost P . M ., A . Cudlipp P . M ., G . Bond P . M ., R . W . Beale P . M ., W . Outridge P . M ., H . P . Holley P . M ., J . T . Thackara P . M ., J . Wood , honse P . M ., W . E . Atkins P . M ., A . Addison , J . D . Antill , G . F . Brown P . M ., T . Bailey , J . H . Bridle , W . Bolitho , H . P . Boulnois P . M ., A , Bone , F . A . Baker , W . Bates J . W ., W . Biggs , J . Bigss , A . Bramble ,

H . Croucher P . M ., G . T . Cunningham P . M ., J . H . Corke , C . E . Curtis , R , W . Cuvtiss , G . H . Dean , J . S . Dyer , S . R . Ellis P . M . P . G . A . D . C , J . Franckeiss , W . Gunnell P . P . G . Snpt . Wks ., G . L . Green , J . W . Gieve P . M ., J . Griffin , A . R . Holbmok P . M ., E . Hall P . M . P . P . G . Snpt . of Works , J . Jenkins S . W ., Dr . C Knott P . M ., L . Levy , A . Lewis , G .

Miller , Dr . Mumby , G . Pearman P . P . G . Org ., A . M . Rae , T . W . Scaddiin , G . 0 . Sanderson , W . Suggett , Colonel Totterdell , W . W . Webber , Dr . Keith Welch , W . Warne , E . Wolstenholme , A . Perry , W . H . Hutchisson , C . H . Hardy , J . Reed , W . Maybour , J . C Masterman , J . W . Willmott Past Master P . P . G . S . B ., W .

Porter , T . H . Fay , W . Green , E . Eames , & o . In fche evening Brother Boughton gave an "At Home" in the Victoria Hall , which had been decorated with a nnmber of plants , & c , for the ocoision . The company , who commenced to arrive afc nine o ' clock , were teceived by the worthy host , who was ably supported by Bro .

J . T . Thackara , R . W . Beule , H . P . Holly , G . Whitehall , G . H . Dean , J . H . Corke , T . V ? . Scaddan , and G . E . Curtis , who officiated as M . C . ' s and were indefatigable in the discharge of their dnties . Among the early arrivals were the Provincial Grand Master , who had kindly granted a dispensation enabling Masons to appear in tbe clothing and

decorations of the Craft , which imparted additional brilliance to fche scene . The catering , which was entrusted to Messrs . Antill and Co ., left ; nothing to be desired . Save during an interval for supper dancing was kept up unflaggingly until after three o ' clock , tbe music , played by the band of the Royal Marines , being throughly enjoyed by

the company , who likewi-e heartily appreciated Bro . Boughton ' i considerate hospitality , which will cause his elevation in Masonry tt be e-hi in p ' easmg remembrance by a number of ladies as well as b \ tbe memb-rs of the sterner sex who puticipated iu the"doubl ' event . "

LODGE OF CONCORD . No . 632 .

A T the regular monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at Trowbridge , -LX . on Tuesday sen'night , Bro . James Lansdown was raised to tbe sublime degree of M . M ., the W . M . Bro . F . Kellaud performing the ceremony in a highly impressive manner ; he wns ubly assisted by the Officers of the Lodge . Bro . G . H . Knight , of Westbnry , then passed to the second degree . Subsequently Messrs W . H . Lavertou

of Westbnry , 0 . J . Hart , and C . J . Offer , wero initiated into th « mysorms of Ancient Freemasonry . The W . M . conducted the whole of the ceremonies ; these occupied about three hours and a half . Three candidates were proposed and seconded . An adjournment from labour to re f reshment ; at fch' > George Hotel was then very welcome . Tbe Lodge was largely attended by brethren and visitors .

BEDFORD LODGE , No . 157

ON Friday , llfch instant , afc Freemasons' Hall , tbere were present Bros . Thomas Cubitfc P . G . P . P . M . W . M ., Ernest Jones S . W ., C . Jenner J . W ., J T . Briggs P . M . Treasurer , W . Liddall P . M . Secrerarv , Larner S . D ., J . C . Main J . D ., W . Snodin P . M . I . G ., G . Long , staff Tyler ; P . M . ' s T . Hall , J . Brander , J . Walton , J . Soper ; Bros . E . F . Shoebridge , Dr . Donovan . Visitor—Bro . W . Drew J . W . 733 .

After tbe ordinary business had beeu got through , a pleasant surprise was in store for the members . The W . M . asked tho Treasurer to withdraw the notice of motion standing in his name , and if it would meet the approval of the brethren he would wish to celebrate the Jubilee of Her Majesty ' s reign during his Mastership by presenting

the Lodge with a suitable banner , to be unfurled at the nexfc meeting . The Treasurer having cordially assented to such a course , the W . M . in a feeling manner presented to the Lodge for its acceptance a magnificent Bible , suitably inscribed . Ifc was proposed by Bro . Liddall P . M . and Secretary , seconded by Bro . John Soper I . P . M ., and

unanimously carried , that the best thanks of the Lodge be , and are hereby given , to Bro . Thomas Cubitfc P . G . P . P . M . and W . M ., and ordered to be entered on the minutes of the Lodge , for presenting to the Lodge a suitable Banner and Bible in commemoration of Her Majesty ' s Jubilee , 1887 . These acts of generosity on the

part of the W . M . aroused the greatest enthusiasm amongst the members present . Bro . Walter Snodin P . M . I . G . announced his intention of celebrating Her Majesty ' s Jubilee by presenting the Lodge with a set of New Collars for the use of tbe Officers . Bro . Ernest Jones S . W . announced his intention of celebrating the same

auspicious event by presenting the Lodge wifch a Box of Working Tools . It was proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Thos . Waltou P . M ., and unanimously carried , that the besfc thanks of the Lodge be and are hereby given to Bro . W . Snodin P . M . and Bro . E . Jones S . W . for their very useful gifts . The Lodge then agreed not to meet in

April , bat fco have a summer outing instead . W . Bro . Thomas Cubitfc P . G . P . P . M . W . M . ia so well known to our London Masons , and not a few country ones also , that anything new respecting him need scarcely be chronicled here . He joined the Bedford Lodge in 1857 , and has rarely missed a meeting since . He has filled all the

offices , and now occupies the chair for the second time . Genial to a fault ( he will Box the Compass with any member ) , his presence is appreciated in Grand Lodge as at the Bedford ; here he invariably responds to the toasfc of the Grand Officers , often alluding to the part he took when H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was duly installed at the

Albert Hall . As Father of the Lodge the brethren were deeply impressed by bis hearty expressions in making the above presantations , and in bis response to tbe toast for a Long Life , Health and Happiness . This meeting was indeed a red-letter day for the old Bedford Lodge , and will nofc soon be forgotten by those present .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .

THE lasfc meeting of the above Lodge for the season was held on Saturday , 12 th instant , at the Cannon Street Hotel , Bro . F . W . Potter W . M . presided ; Bros . H . Bertram S . W ., Greening J . W . ; P . M . ' s Bros . N . B . Headon Treasurer , Blackie , Kibble , Baber Secre . triry , Seex , Keeble , and Fendick . The following Visitors were present : —Bros . Green 1801 , C Cousins P . M . 209 , Brookham 1471 ,

Church 1365 , Tatun 169 , Rossignol 167 , Holloway 173 , Karlherschan St . Andrew's , Christiauia , Sweden , Williams 1790 , Deacon 39 , Bastone 1861 . The preliminary business having been disposed of , and the necessary inquiries as to progress having been made , the Lodge was opened in the third , and Brother Hatcher was

raised to the sublime degree , nearly the entire ceremony being gone throngh ; a like form was taken in respect to Bro . Peterson , who was also a candidate for raising . The remaining part of the ceremony was then gone through , the W . M . giving the traditional history , and also an explanation of the tracing board . The Lodge was resumed to

the first degree , when a ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . Thomas Owens ; this proving unanimous be was in duo form initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The next bnsiness was the election of a Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for tbe ensuing year . On tbe first proposition being brought

forward , and the names received of those who were eligible for election to the office , Bro . Bertram S . W . said he wished to make a personal statement before tbe question waa submitted to the brethren ; it appeared that according to the Constitutions of the Order no brother could hold the Mastership of two Lodges afc the

same time ; he had recently been elected W . M . of another Lodge ; that Lodge consisted of only 27 members ; some of the membera had served the office of Worshipful Master three times , and several twice , so that , the number to select from was exceedingly liuii . ed . He had looked forward with anxiety to the time when he might be

called upon to serve tbe office of Master in bis mother Lodge , but in consequence of the great pressure put upon him be had reluctantly consented to be nominated to serve that office in the Lodge referred to ; this would render him ineligible to fill the chair in The Greab City Lodge on the present occasion ; he did not , however , give

up all hope of doing so , and trnsted that when tho next Worshipful Master appointed his Officers he would remember him . A ballot was then taken ; it resulted in the election of the J . W . to the office . Bro . Headon was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Potter Tyler . Bro . Gwyn then moved that the P . M . ' s jewel of the Lodge be

presented to the Worshipful Master , Bro . F . Potter , on the termination of his year of office ; this was agreed to . It was also agreed that the sum of twenty guineas be voted from fche funds of the Lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and placed upon the W . M . ' s list .

Bro . Greening J . W . moved that the subscription annually of the members be increased one guinea over the present amount , which was seconded by Bro . Kibble P . M . Bro . H . Thompson P . M . opposed fche motion ; he greatly regretted that this proposition should be again submitted fco them , for fche third time , considering fche miserable