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LIBERTY OF HAVERING LODGE , No . 1437 . THE members enjoyed a summer outing to Harwich on the 8 th inst ., leaving Romford in saloon carriages attached to the 10-20 train from Liverpool Street . Luncheon was served at Harwich at 1 o ' clock , and then the party went for a trip up the Orwell to Ipswich , and back , and on the return dinner was partaken of at the Great Eastern Hotel , at 6 o ' clook , the home journey being completed in good time .

Bro . John Spencer W . M . presided during the most enjoyable day , and everything passed off splendidly . Great credit is due to Bro . H . R . Heasman P . M ., the indefatigable Secretary , and other Brethren of the Lodge who assisted in the arrangements , which left nothing to be desired . The party numbered fifty-five .

LODGE OF REPOSE , No . 802 . ON Wednesday , 13 th inst ., on enjoyable trip took place to Stratford-on-Avon , under the auspices of this Derby Lodge . The party numbered 100 ladies and gentlemen , and they left Derby by a London and North Western special train at 8 ' 45 . On arriving at Milverton Station , Warwick , carriages were in waiting to convey them to Warwick Castle . The various places of interest were inspected , and from Cseaar ' s Tower a fine view was

obtained of tho surrounding scenery . Afterwards some of the members of the party visited St . Mary ' s Church , where the great Earl of Leicester is . buried , and inspected its magnificent monuments , whilst others went to Leicester Hospital , which was founded by Lord Leicester in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth's historical visit to that portion of the country . Lunch

was partaken of in the Woolpack Hotel , and the party then drove to Stratford-on-Avon , through Charlescote Park . The birth-place of Shakespeare , the museum of Shakespearean relics , the parish church which has just been opened after restoration , the Memorial Theatre , and other interesting sites were visited , and then the return journey was made to Warwick , the charming forest scenery en route being much admired .

After dinner at the Woolpack Hotel the party drove to Leamington , returning home at 8 . 30 . The arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of the Worshipful Master Bro . W . Eaton , and his Officers , of whom Bro . W . J . Piper jun . is Secretary . The party were met at Warwick by Bros . T . Berridge P . M . 1085 and J . H . Hoult , a member of the Lodge of Repose , who are residing in that district .

BENEVOLENCE LODGE , No . 666 . THE annual meeting was held at Przncefcown , Dartmoor , on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., Bro . S . White presiding over a large attendance . The principal business was the installation of Bro . James Clift S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was very effectively carried out by Bros . E . M . Ellis P . P . G . P . and M . Tracey P . P . G . S . W ., after which Bro . Clift invested his Officers .

The Brethren subsequently dined together at Bro . Rowe ' s Duchy Hotel , the newly installed Master presiding . The toast of the evening was submitted by the S . W . Bro . Knapman who , in giving the W . M ., said they had no reason to regret his entrance into the Lodge . The more they saw of him the more they liked him . They all congratulated the W . M . on the position he had attained .

Responding , Bro . Clift assured the Brethren that he wished to do all he possibly could during his year of office . The best interests of Lodge Benevolence would ever be uppermost in his thoughts . Other toasts followed . The menu card was tastefully embellished with a photograph of the W . M ., the work of Bro . John Pittuck , of Stonehouse . A very interesting entertainment was contributed by various Brethren , the Provincial Grand Organist Bro . W . Willoughby accompanying .

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Old Boar ' s Head Hotel , Manchester , on Tuesday , 28 th ulfc ., Bro . Alfred Hebden . P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Preceptor . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the principal chair being occupied by Bro . W . H . Lowry 1077 , who was supported by Bros . A . Longworth 1083 as S . W ., Matthew Goth 581 as J . W ., and Wm . Jones I . P . M . 581 as I . G . The Secretary Bro . Geo . W . Davies P . M . 1459 acted as candidate .

Bro . Roland H . Watham 2449 J . W . 1170 , a visitor , must be congratulated upon his ready assumption ( by request of the Preceptor ) of the duties of 3 . D ., and the satisfactory manner in which he acquitted himself . Among others present were Bros . Geo . T . Lenard P . M . 1170 Treasurer , George Parker P . M . 1083 , J . Ridgway 1993 . Visitors : —Bros . George Sawyer , and T . W . Lewin , both of the Duke of York Lodge , No . 2449 .

LODGE OF INDUSTRY , No . 361 . rpHE regular meeting was held at the Norfolk Arms Hotel , Hyde , on _ L Thursday , 7 th inst ., Bro . George Harry Scott W . M ., there being a capital attendance of members and visitors , numbering over fifty , a splendid testimony to the popularity of the Master .

The minutes of the last regular meeting and of an emergency meeting held on 9 th June having been read and confirmed , Lodgo was advanced , and Bro . Joseph Coupe Holford was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Following a custom which obtains in many Lodges in this district , the W . M ., who had initiated the candidate into the first degree , and

ultimately passed him into that of the second , generously waived his prerogative in favour of his Past Masters , and relegated the third ceremony to Bro . George Brooks P . M . D . C Prov . G . A . Sec , the working tools being presented and explained by Bro . Arthur Walker I . P . M ., while the Traditional History fell to the lot of Bro . Samuel N . Brooks P . M . P . P . D . G . D . C , the result being a very excellent all round performance .

An interval followed , during which the Brethren sat down to a dinner , well and lavishly served , despite tho fact that the members seemed to tax the seating capacity of the commercial room . Masonic duties having becu resumed , Bro . Scott , who now occupied the principal chair , closed down to the first degree , when Bro . Geo . Brooks P . M .,

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& c , proposed that " the Lodge be adjourned to the 29 th day of September , " which was carried unanimously . Hearty good wishes having been expressed by visitors , the Lodge was finally dosed in peaoo and harmony . The festive board followed , loyal and Masonic toasts being introduced and responded to . That of tho Provincial Officers was replied to by Bro Geo . Brooks and J . H . Smith 581 P . M . P . D . G . S . B . Bombay , the latter dilating upon the universality of Freemasonry , and the brotherly feeling displayed to strangers by members of Lodges abroad .

Bro . Arthur Walker I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and though during his speech we learned that he belonged to what is generally termed " the law , " yet his well-choson words by no means evinced signs of the documenting air of the profession . He drew attention to the fact that during the first portion of the ceremony the W . M . had corrected him in approved fashion , which showed that he was familiar with

the duties and requirements of his position . He regretted that the visitors on this occasion had not heard him perform a ceremony , for he could assure them that Bro . Scott was second to none in ritual , all which ho had previously attempted having given the greatest pleasure and satisfaction . It seemed to be his aim to excel , and his Officers , who were equal to any in Cheshire , supported him most loyally in this desire .

Bro . Scott responded . He assured his auditors that when ho looked around and saw himself surrounded on every hand by such true and sincere friends , ho felt too full to speak—in fact he was overwhelmed with gratitude . Whatever he had attempted had been done ungrudgingly to the best of his ability , and with an earnest desire to advance the interests of the Lodge . He hoped his efforts had been satisfactory , and he thought they must have

been so from tbe fact of the presence of Brethren in such numbers . At every meeting he had received the greatest kindness from all , ranging from the candidate to the Past Masters , and he had no doubt that ordinary members would be equally as helpful if called upon . Ho spoke very flatteringly of Bro . George Brooks who , as Director of Ceremonies , had not only kept him well posted up , but had helped to make his position as Master comparatively easy .

Bro . Scott then proposed the health of the Past Masters , the toast eliciting a fitting reply from Bro . Thomas Sedgwick P . M . The W . M . proposed the health of the newly-raised candidate , commending him for the attention he had given to the ceremonial , which apparently he thoroughly appreciated . Bro . Holford replied , saying he was thankful for the fact that he had

been raised to the third degree , which had made such a deep impression upon him that he should never forget it . He hoped he would be enabled to support the cause of Freemasonry throughout the whole of his life . Bro . J . E . Walker J . W . proposed the health of the visitors , giving them a hearty welcome , and asking for a repetition visit , his remarks calling forth several responses . Other toasts followed .

The harmonious element was contributed by Bros . E . Booth 461 , H . W Stafford 336 , Harding 461 , Councillor W . T . Haworth W . M . 1166 , Turner 46 li A . C Grouno 1166 , and E . Roberts P . M . 1459 , with Bros . Middleton S . W . 336 ) and B . Hopkinson P . M . 1140 at the piano . Besides those mentioned above there were present Bros . Jas . Hy . Walker ThosBarlow

S . W ., . P . M . Chap ., J . Bailey P . M . P . P . J . G . D . Treas ., Frank Robinson S . D ., J . S . Wood J . D ., J . A . Dearden I . G ., Mark Stafford P . M . P . P . G . S ., W . Chadwick , Arthur Chadwick , R . Scott , G . F . Drinkwater , M . Judson , R . Rear . Visitors : —Bros . J . E . Steward P . M . 356 P P . J G D ' Hy . B . Brown P . M . 581 , Wm . Jones P . M . 581 , W . W . McLeod P . M . C . R ! 1166 , J . W . Kemp J . D . 461 , Matthew Goth 581 , A . Moxon 1166 , and others

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 164 . THE annual meeting was held at Sidmouth , on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., when Bro . W . Cook was installed Worshipful Master by his predecessor Bro . R . H . Passmore . There was a large attendance of members and visitors .

LODGE OF FREEDOM , No . 77 . THE annual festival of this ancient Lodge , whose Warrant dates from 1751 , was held on Monday , at the Town Hall , Gravesend , which was placed at the disposal of the Brethren by the Corporation . Bro . William Gunn , the outgoing Master presided , and opened the Lodge with praiseworthy punctuality , when the minutes of the last regular meeting , which recorded the unanimous election ol Bro . George Masters as W . M ., were read and confirmed . The Treasurer's report and balance sheet were received and adopted .

The chair was then vacated by the Blaster , in favour of Bro . William Russell A . G . D . C Grand Treasurer of Kent , who had kindly consented to perforin the installation ceremony . Bro . George Masters was presented by Bro . P . M . Beamish , and took the customary obligation for the faithful performance of his duties . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , when Bro . Masters was placed in the chair of King Solomon according to ancient tradition .

Upon the return of the Brethren Bro . Masters was proclaimed and saluted , and appointed his Officers , as follow : John Solomon S . W ., Joseph Davis J . W ., Rev . A . Jackson P . P . G . C . Chaplain , George Rackstraw P . M . Treasurer , J . Percy White P . M . 2277 Secretary , Frederick W . Martin S . D ., E . B . Wilks J . D ., R . J . Beamish P . M . D . C , George R . Ceiley Organist , and George Martin , for the 53 rd time , Tyler . A vote of condolence was passed to the famil y of the late Secretary Bro . John Charles Biggs , whose death we announced in our last issue .

Bro . Frank Hitchens P . M . was re-elected Charity Representative of the Lodge . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . William Gunn , for which he suitably returned thanks . The new Master having received the congratulations of those present the proceedings were brought to a happy termination .

The company afterwards dined together m the Council Chamber of the Town Hall . In addition to those already mentioned there were present Bros . J . A . Whitfield , W . Sheen , T . Nettleingbam , F . Leece Past Masters ; R . Matthews I . G ., E . J . Bennett , R . Friar , W . Sargeant , R . H . Holland , H . Doughty , W . E . Cunningham , A . E . Holmes , H . E . Porter , R . H . Drennan , E . C . Paine , E . Walkey , H . F . Sells , E . Bill .

The Visitors included Bros . James Terry P . G . Sw . B . England Secretary R . M . B . I ., S . R . Macartney W . M . 1464 , J . Stapley W . M . 1854 , J . Weymouth W . M . 1343 , W . J . Light W . M . 299 ,. J . H . Butcher W . M . 184 , C . Woodger W . M . 1967 , F . F . Smith W . M . 1174 , J . Maynard S . W . 1424 , W . Stephenson J . W . 1424 , W . S . Page S . D . 186 , E . C Taylor 1185 , H . Tolhurst 1319 , R . C . Beamish 153 ( S . 0 . 1 .