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very eulogistic acknowledgment of tho many services of Bro . Panter to the Lodge . Thafc clay happened to complete Bro . Punter ' s first half-century , might he long live in tho second . The Lodgo resolved to hold the annual banquet this year in the handsome now refectory just added to the HaU .

GEEY FRIARS LODGE . No . 1101

'pilIS Lodgo held its installation meeting at tho Masonic Hall , JL Reading , on Wednesday , fche 13 ih insfc ., when thero was a good attendance of members and friends . In consequence of tho death of tho Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart . ) , the Lodgo was draped in black , and tho brethren appealed in

Masonic mourning . Tho ceremony of installing Bro . Hickie , who had been elected W . M . for tho ensuing year at a previous Lodge , was admirably performed by Bro . C Slaughter , his predecessor in office . After the installation , tho W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bror ? . C . Slaughter I . P . M ., J . Greonawav S . W ., II . G . Slor .

win J . W ., J . T . Stransom ( re-elected ) Treasurer , E . W . Ridley Secretary , T . P . Stewart S . D ., S . Biggs J . D ., T . J . Pulley P . M . ( 1436 ) D . C , W . B . Biddies Organist , R . E . Hodder I . G ., W . C . Long , W . M ., Colebrook , and R . F . Harfc Stewards , W . Hammings Tyler , R . Dowsett Almoner . When tho ceremony had been completed , tho W . M .,

in a few well chosen sentences , presented a Past Master's jewel to Bro . Slaughter , in recognition of the excellent manner in which he fulfilled tho duties of W . M . during tho past year . Bro . Slaughter suitably returned thanks for tho handsome gift mado to him . At fcho conclusion of the business , tho brethren adjourned to tho Great

Western Hotel , where a banquet was served in good style by Bro . Flanagan P . M . After dinner tho usual Masonic toasts wero proposed . In returning thanks for tho Officers of Grand Lodge , Bro . It . Bradley said that it is anticipated thafc Berks and Bucks would be divided into separate Provinces . Thero wero thiiteen

Lodges in the former , and twelve in tho latter . Tho health of the W . M . was received with great cordiality , and he , iu response , expressed an earnest hopo that ho might bo ablo to maintain the traditions of tho Lodgo in respect to charity , to working , and to a thoroughly fraternal feeling . Tho Masonic Institutions wero

proposed by Bro . E . J . Blackwell , and responded to by Bro . W . Ferguson P . M ., who has on more than one occasion been n Steward at tho i'linual Festivals of tho Charities . Bro . Arthur Welch P . M . proposed tho Visitors ' , and Bro . No ' . tago , W . M . of the Windsor

Castlo Ledge , and Bro . Turner , of tho Herschel L > dgt $ ( SUmgli ) , returned thanks . Tho Immediate Past Maxtor and tho other ( At Mas ! era was next proposed , and a special tribute paid to th . e mruiuc-r in which Brr > . Slaughter find filled tho office of W . M . Pro . W . W . Ridley P . M . give tho health of tho Troasnrfr and Secretary ,

Bros . Stransom and E . W . fiddler , 'ihe W . M . proposed tho TVdmv Craft , Bro . Furrer . Bro , E . Myrgrotfc P . M . proposed ihe Worshipful . Masters of tho Lodgo of Union and the Kendrick Lodgo , nnd much regret was expressed at the absence of tha former ( Brother W . Sherwood ) , from indisposition . Bro . C Hawkes returned thanks for

the Union , and Bro . B . W . Bennett W . M . for fcho Kendrick Lodge . Bro . J . T . Dodd ( Mayor of Reading ) , who was warmly received , proposed tho Wardens and other Officera of tlio Grey Friars Lodgo , and Bros . Grcenaway and Shervvin responded . The Tyler ' s toast , fcho last on the list , was duly given . The Grey Friars Lodgo always

makes a point of having singing afc its dinners , and this year the musical arrangements woro unusually good . There wero some capital songs by Bro . Taylor ( a professional vocalist , who sings ballads mosfc charmingly ) , Bros . Hodder , Hcrm , Biddies , Small wood ,

Long , and others . Tho W . M . presided in an ablo manner , and made Homo spirited speeches . All tho brethren stand clear of tcdioasness ; the songs went extremely well , and tho meeting altogether was a mosfc cheerv one .

STOUR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1224

fjlHE 21 st anniversary meeting was held at tho Freemasons' Hall , - * - Sudbury , on Friday evening , tho 1 st instant , when Bro . Charles Walter Lord was installed as Worshipful Mnster for the ensuing year . Thero was a largo attendance of tho brethren , the members of tho Lodgo present including Bros . Charles Joslin W . M ., Charles W . Lord S . W . ( W . M . elect ) , Mitchell Eeid J . W ., Rev . C . J . Martyn , Joseph F . Hills P . M . Treasurer , Henry C . Pratt P . M ., W . Inglis Mason

I . P . M ., C . W . Grimwood P . M ., D . Alston P . M ., W . H . Smith , Georgo II . Grimwood , Frederick Wheeler P . M , Secretary , William Bailey S . D ., E . Andrews J . D ., Bernard II . Hurst D . C . and Organist , Harris Hills I . G ., Joseph George Steward , J . S . Stuart , II . F . Uilh , Rev . David Hughes , J . W . Thornber . J . S . Carlton , I ? , S . Jov , C . J . N .

How , E . S . Garrett , S . C . Mauldon , N . Aprilo , W . L . L . rv-,- , R .,-v . W . ? , Corfield , W . Simpson , George Grant , J . C , Sheoham , John Moy .-, Charles Sewell , and W . G . Korrnandalo . Tho YAA-S iooludod Bros . Wm . Cinrko P . M . IIJ , VJJV . A C ¦? npbo ! l CAAA ; 21 A , J , Barrett LennarJ 917 , Zach . Ilnnt 2151 , S . Taylor 1823 * J . A . Wn . rs

Organist 19 G 5 , C . E . Porter S 7 D , T . Stokoc 1823 , Jfunerr BaiA . voU I H 1823 , A . Taylor S . W . 332 , W . W . Campion J . D . IA !; -, Fredk C . Atkinson S . W , 37 <) . Tho installation was ably and impress ; vo ! y per - formed by the I 3 cpufcy Provincial Grand Master . Tho Oilic ^ ry for the year woro ir . vecte . cl by tho W . M ., aa uudov r—Ao :- ; . O ' -. avAi Jo-Jin I . P . M ,, Mitchell Eeid S . W ., Wm . Bailey J W , Rov , David Hughe ?

SLA ., Chaplain , Jos . Hills Treasurer , i ' rodk . Wheeler Secret aw , If . C . Pratt D . C , Borr . ard Hni-sfc Organ ;*! , L ' ph . Anu . cvs 3 . D ., Harris Hills J . D ., Jos . George I . G ., Eobarfc S . Joy ' steward , If . M . Shell Tyler . After the investment of fcho Officers , tho Dapnty Provincial Grand Master , in a felicifconrj speech , presented fco Bro . F . " Wheeler , on

behalf of tho W . M ., Officera and Brethren of tVo Lodge , a very handsome gold watch , " a 3 a slight token of their esteem , find iu recognition of hia valuable servicer ! an Secretary to tho Lodge during tho past fifteen years . " Bro , Wheoler , in acknowledging tA presentation , said the work ho had done in connection with iA

Lodge had been a labour of love , and had brought its own reward He was deeply grateful to tho brethreu for their very handsome

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present . After tho transaction of Lodgo business , fcho brethren adjourned to tho Eoso and Crown Hotel , whero tho bnnqnot was admirably served by Bro . J . Georgo Tho newly-installed W . M . Bro . Lord presided , and was supported by fche Deputy Provincial Graud Master ( tho Rev . C . J . Martyn ) , Bro . W . Clarke , the Immediate

Past Master and other brethren . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed by the W . M . Bros . Jos . Hills proposed fcho Grand Officers , for whom Bros . Rov . C . J . Blarfcyu and Wm . Clark ) responded . Bro . Rov . C . J . Martyn proposed tho R . W . Provincial Grand Master Lord Henniker , who , he said , was in every way worthy

of the high position he held . Bro . F . Whooler proposed tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Officers , and referred to the splendid manner in whioh the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . the Eev C J . Martyn . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master responded in a neat and humorous speech , and before

sitting down proposed tho health of tho W . M . Tho Worshipful Master briefly responded . Bro . William Clarke proposed the Masonio Charities , and referring to tho recent inquiry with respect to the administration of fcho Boys' Schools , said thafc whatever else may be said of Bro . Binckes , there was no donbb thafc he had been a very

powerful lover iu the great Masonic body , and had fche welfare of the Institution afc heart . Bufc even if ono brother had failed , he asked was there any reason why they should withhold their support from fche Institution ? He was confident thafc iu spite of nil thafc had transpired the Masons of England would have faith in the

School and would do all in their power to promote the weltare of so noble an Institution . Bro . 0 . J . N . Eow , whose name was coupled with the toast , in fche course of his response , stated thafc the

Provinco commanded 360 S votes , and although the Stour Valley stood fourteenth in numerical strength , ifc was fourth in voting power . The other toasts included the I . P . M ., tho Secretary and Treasurer , the Visitors , fche Past Masters , tho Officers of the Lodge , and fche Tyler ' s toasfc .

MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1544 .

THE brethren met at the Masonic Hall , Camborne , on the 13 th inst ., when tho installation ceremony was most efficiently performed by I . P . M . Bro . J . Pengelly , assisted by P . M ; 's Bailey , Rodda , Pendray , and Bate . Tho following Officers wero invested : —Bros , Thomas Burgo W . M ., Eichard Eowe S . W ., John Nowland J . W ., William Vial

S . D ., W . H . Trovithick J . D ., W . N . Trounson I . G ., II . P . Vivian Secretary , J . Whitworth Assistant-Secretary , E . Lakey Treasurer , W . Bailey Organist , E . Vino Chaplain , A . Duukia D . C , Taylor , Gardener , Hcckiner , and Jackson Stewards , T . Bartlo Almoner , and J . Pengelly C . S .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE , No .

153-A MEETING was hold at tho White Lion Hotel , IVnoy Bridge , on Wednesday , the Gfch inst . Presold : — Bros , V . Wing W . M ., Harding S . W ., Sandnlla J . W ., Watkins Treasurer , Williams I . P . M . Secretary , Oliver S . D ., Coombes J . D ., Colling P . M . D . C , Wright I . G ., Grundy Steward , Fayors Assistant Steward , Stacey P . M . Organist , Gordos Assistant Organist , Walkley Tyler ; P . M . 's Pardoo and Collide . Visitors : Bros . Maich W . M . JA 5 i > , Lyon 185 , Spong

2020 , Tucker J . W . Id ¦ !• , Joyce 1158 , and a go rid rnustor of members . Alter preliminaries , Bro . Saines was raised to the 3 rd degree , aud Bros . Oclvcrd , Lloyd , and Melhoroll wero passed . A ballot having been taken for Messrs . Alfred Woodward , Loui- » Nithan , Eichard Ambler , ancl William Inglis Richardson , thoy woro regularly initiated into tho Graft . A letter was read from Bro . P . M .

Robinson , apologising for his non-attendance , also a letter of acknowledgment aud thanks for relief from the widow of a lato member of fche Lodge . A letter was read from Bro . Hatfield P . M . Royal Arthur Lodgo , forwarding a copy of "Liber Mnsicus" for tho use of tho Lodge . It was unanimously decided to accept the gift , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded fco tho donor . On

tho motion of Bro . Pardoo P . M ., seconded by Bro . Grundy , it waa nnanimously deoided to present Bro . Robinson with a j'jwel , iu recognition of hia services ns Secretary . Tho business being ended tho Lodge was cloned , and adjonrned till Wednesday , tho 4 th December . After the usual repast , tho W . M . proposed the ordinary Loyal and Masonic toasts , which woro heartily received . The W . M . ( by tho I . P . M . ) , the Initiates , Visitors , tho Past Masters , Treasurer

and Secretary , and tho Officers ( all by fcho W . M . ) , wero duly received and responded to , and tho Tyler closed a very enjoyable evening , agreeably enlivened by tho services of Bros . Colverd , Green , Lyon , and Walter Joyce , tho latter with recitations , "Tho Charge of tho Light Brigade , " and " William Tell . " A brilliant ; pianoforte flnofc was contributed by tha Mioses SUccck , daughters of the genial host .

VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No 1810 , Alirii installation meeting of tho above Lodge waa hold at the A . London Trv / orn , Feochiu'closu'rA ; on Iho 2 kh ult . Over sixty i-. i-ethrrn were or .: sent , nnd a ; -u-r ; r . ~ tho carliisfc to arrive wore

Ao , J . T , Kinipode W . M ., Pas ! , Masters limn . Chas , Reeves , W . Watkimr , A ilohc ? , and C \ A . Currel : Officers ; Bros . II , Sinclair = . W ., T . W . Ch > moWa -T . W ,, Geo . MovA < Treasurer , II . Rodgsr P . M . . Secretary , Albert Govic ? 3 , 1 ) ., W , B . Abrahams J . D ,, E . W . Carroll I . G ., D . lAi'dorsad A . ) O , 11 . W , ShervAi Organist , end Scow-art

Tyier . Medio oiti—j ., ros . Jo . : wWn , Joan brrnW id , iiavvoro , i . Cowo !! , ! ' . CATCA , ! . ' - Cnivig , LAJAd , A , AA , As . Ad « snrr , . A , Among too vi . dloro " . ' /¦ ¦ 'ro Bror ? , L . T Con ' o .-o P . M . lAd ,

H . W . GaiAr . ' . y ACi , •' ¦ . d » rooA ol , C . Ao ;; cAA ' W ' ' .. ' . v , IUUUIM SA , G , G . AA A : ' , •>.. COO PA . d : W , A ,. CA-n-r o 7 A . J . Mili . i ¦ ¦

17 A , A , Tho JLOU ., ; : ooi-ro oy /; : rou , Ao . Aay ¦ vin eiec : teii as a joining member . Tho WM . Bro . J . T . i'iaipydry aAArd hy P . M . ' s irAs . Watkins and other : , initiated A :: rr . ' . O . A ArApton and rid G . Hoittuni ; and Aon . Adams , Ar . dAr , and Orlm-. vood woro passed to the degree of F . C . Tho W . M . Act , P . re Ii . Sinsdair , wns Han prwealcd * to IA W . M . for iusl & lblioi ^ and having responded , to