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EBRINGTON LODGE , No . 1847 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held afc the Ebrington Masonio Hall , Hobarfc Street , Stonehouse , on Tuesday , tbe 13 th inst ., to instal Bro . W . H . Williams S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . Tho ceremony was performed by Bros . Thomas Geach , retiring W . M ., S . Jew P . M . 105 1847 , & o . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the Officers were invested , as follow : —

Bros . Geach I . P . M ., Griffin S . W ., Masters J . W ., Jew P . M . as Chap ., Nicholson P . M . Treasurer , Lose P . M . Secretary , Harding S . D ., Rooke J . D ., Street I . G ., Merrifield Organist , Harvey D . G ., Firkins A . D . C ., Roberts and Dawe Stewards , Bartlett Tyler . It was unanimously resolved to present Bro . Thos . Geach I . P . M . with a P . M . 's

jewel , value £ 5 5 s , in testimony of his Masonic zeal and ability . The annual dinner was fixed for 11 th January , at Bro . Routley ' s , Farley Hotel . At the close of the Lodgo the Brethren sat down to the social gathering . A mosfc pleasant evening was spent . A small string band , under Bros . Elford and Miller , played some good music , and Bro . Elford gave two cornet solos , with his usual ability .

STANFORD LODGE , No . 1974 . TTHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wedneseay - - evening , the ldth inst ., at the Town Hall , Hove . The W . M . Bro . L . R . Styer presided . There was a numerous attendance of members aud visitors , including many Prov . Grand Officers . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . J . Eberall P . P . G . P .

and P . M . of the Royal York and St . Cecilia Lodges as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was impressively carried out by the retiring W . M ., Bro . L . R . Styrer , addresses to the brethren and the Wardens being given by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Gerard Ford . The W . M . then appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , as follows ,

those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz .: Bros . L . R . Styer I . P . M ., Charles Nye P . M . 732 S . W ., E . S . Medcalf J . W ., J . W . Stride P . P . J . G . W . Treasurer , H . Endacotfc Secretary , J . H . Glassington S . D ., T . Bullen J . D ., A . Da Pont D . C , J . J . Clarke I . G ., E . H . Hughes and A . Lemette Stewards , H . H .

Hughes Tyler . The retiring W . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in appreciation of his services as W . M . during the past year . The Lodge having been formally closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . J . Sayers , of

Western-road , Brighton , whose catering gave every satisfaction . The newly-elected W . M ., Bro . J . Eberall , presided . The usual Masonic toasts were duly hononred , and interspersed with pleasing songs , given by several of the brethren .

ABBEY LODGE , No . 2030 . THE brethren of this Lodge assembled on Monday , 19 th instant , at the Town Hall , Westminster , under tbe presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . William Sugg P . P . G . D . of Works Surrey , and Bros . H . R . Baker and James Gibson P . M . 1604 . respectively occupied the Senior ancl Junior Warden's chairs . The other Officers present included W . H . Baker P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Shand P . M .

Secretary , Goffin S . D ., H . M . Dunstan J . D ., C C Piper I . G ., G . R , Welby Wheeler D . C , Francis J . Smith A . D . C , H . Hambling W . S ., and W . Walkley P . M . Tyler . The lay members preseut included Bros . J . E . Smith , J . E . Salway , F . Barker , C Sweeting , T . Mussel ! , F . Charles , Cecil Morgan , Frank Morgan , Hayler , John Kent and

Humphreys ( Kuightsbridge ) , R . Wake , Rintonl , T . Cocks , Holder , Bartlett , & c . Bro . Past Master Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., the first Master , S . G . D . of England , tho Rev . R . J . Simpson Past Grand Chaplain , with Bro . John Sampson Peirce , represented Grand Lodge , and a numerous list of Visitors—always a feature of Tho Abbey

meetings—included Bros , tho Rev . F . J . Foakes-Jackson ( Past Grand Chaplain Cambridge , and W . M . of the Isaac Newton Lodge ) , the Rev . John H . Rose , Cantle P . M ., E , J . D . Bromley , G . E . Saunders ( Junior Warden of the Grosvenor Lodge , No . 1257 ) , Charles W . Hastings , Power , W . S . Potts , G . " Livingstone , BJ . Bristow ,

J . Watkins , W . L . Seaman , W . Jones , R . Parkes , T . H . Hobbs , B . Brett , and E . St . Clair , the accomplished Master of the La France Lodge . The ballot was taken for electing Brother Spink ( P . M . 176 ) honorary member , but was negatived . After the Lodge business , which included the initiation of Messrs .

Fredk . W . Smith and William Yapp , the brethren dined together , the Worshipfnl Master being supported by Past Masters Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., and Seager . Hunr , M . P ., and the distinguished visiters from Grand Lodge . The toasts of the " Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . Master , " and the other " Rulers of fcho Craft " wore

received with customary enthusiasm . Ou behalf of the Grand Officers Present [ and ! Pasfc , "Bro . John Sampson Peirce P . G . D ., Past Master of tho Britannic Lodge , responded . In fche course of his reply , Bro . Peirce said thafc it was now about a qaartor of a century ago since he had the pleasure of initiating the present distinguished W . M .

of lhe Aobey Locb ; e , Bro . Sugg , into Fremasonry . Bro . Burdett-Coutts . M . P ., who also responded , said he with pleasure availed himself of tho opportunities to meet the brethren of The Abbey Lodge , whom he trusted would bo drawn closer and cloyor in the bonds of affection and confraternity . He wished all present a most bappy

Christmas and a prosperous new year . Tho Immediate Past Master , Bro . F . Seuger-Hniir ., M . P ., proposed the health of the " Worshipful Master , " referring to his distinguished career in Masonry , and to tho excellence of his work ia the Lodge He was sure thafc the work could not be hotter performed by any Master . Ono more conversant with i he

ritual of Freemasonry than Bro . Sugg it would be difficult to find , aud it was certain that during his year of office The Abbey Lodge wonld gain additional lustre . Tho toast was drunk with much enthusiasm . Bro . Sugg , iu roply , paid that it did nofc often fall to the lot of a

VVorshipfnl Master to hear himself spoken of in smcr . flattering t ? rms . He did not think ho deserved all the encomiums which had been passed , but he waa sure that the Brethren would btlieve him when ho said that everything he did was done for the benefit of the Lod"o .

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Though to some , perhaps , he might appear a little arbitrary in teh discharge of his duties , he worked with an honest purpose , and he asked them fco receive his advice and direction with this conviction . Afc tho last meeting of the Lodge their Immediate Past Master through a family bereavement , was not present with them . Now

Bro . Hunt was with them again ifc afforded him much pleasure to pin on his breast the Past Master's jewel of The Abbey Lodge . Bro . Past Master Seager-Hunfc , who was greeted with great applause , said he knew very well thafc his achievements in the Lodge would nofc have gained for him the proud distinction thafc night

conferred . Circumstances , which he need nofc then enter into , were against him during his year of office . But the very fact that he was unable to give that attention to the duties of the chair which he ought to have done enhanced tbe value of the gift which he had received afc the hands of their Master . It wonld always be regarded

by him as an evidence of the great affection and kindly disposition of the Brethren of The Abbey Lodge . The Initiates , Bros . Frederick William Smith and William Yapp , responded in felicitous terms to fche toast of their health , and the Worshipfnl Master then gave fche fcoasfc of fche Visitors , coupled with fche names of Bro . St . Clair , the

Worshipful Master of the La France Lodge , and Bros , fche Revs . F . Foakes Jackson and John H . Rose , who severally returned thanks . The W . M . said be was quite sure thafc very few words were necessory to recommend the toasb of the Past Masters of the Abbey Lodge , and he should couple with ifc the names of Bros .

Burdett-Coutts and W . H . Baker . Bro . Burdett-Coutts , who waa loudly cheered , said the principle , " whatever was worth doing was worth doing well , " applied especially in Freemasonry , for the work was inspiriting and beautiful . The great success of The Abbey Lodge was due in no small degree to their perfect working , and ifc seemed

fche object of each successive Master to emulate the work of his predecessor . Bro . W . H . Baker said , as their Treasurer he took the opportunity of saying thafc the Lodge was financially in a sound condition . They had money in hand to meet nearly all their liabilities , and outstanding assets which would leave

them with a good balance . Every Lodge had to pass through some vicissitudes , but he hoped the day was far distant when anything would occur to mar the prosperity of The Abbey Lodge of Westminster . Bro . Past Master Shand , who as Secretary responded to fche toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , said he

considered that he ought to be au fait with his duties , as being Seore « tary of another Lodge ( The City of Westminster ) , which met four times a year , he had to repeat his dnties no less than eight

times annually , and the work of such a large Lodge as The Abbey was no light task . His business , like the Treasurer ' s , was to a great extent a matter of figures , and he was happy that night to corroborate Bro . Baker ' s announcement of the soundness of their financial

position . So long as the Brethren appreciated his services , so long he would give them with all his heart , but if they thought tbey could do better , he was ready to accept their command of " right about turn . " The toast of the Officers was briefly responded to by the Wardens , and the Tyler ' s toast brought tho proceedings to a con .

elusion at a rather earlier hour than usual . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by songs given by Bros . Cantle , Newton , and Bartlett , tho Iast-mentiened also very ably presided afc fche pianoforte . Tho dinner was served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts .

F . Barns P . P . G . Supt . Wks ., T . Heath P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , D . Cross P . P . G . T ., and twenty other Past Masters . The Worshipful Master invested the following Officers : —W . S . Rattenbary I . P . M ., F . Orchard S . W ., A . Maddock J . W ., C . H . Dyer Chaplain , J . Lynn P . D . G . S . B . Treasurer , R . Cawsey Secretary , W . H . Burc S . D ., R . Lamb J . D ., R .

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 230 . THIS Lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday , the 15 th insfc ,, afc fche Ebrington Hall , Devonport . There was a large attendance of brethren . Bro . John James Meadby W . M . elect was installed . Bros . R . Cawsey P . P . G . D ., R . Pike P . P . G . C , J . T . Border , R . W . Pitcher , E . H . Littleton 230 , were Installing Officers , supported by Bros . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., S . Jew P . P . G . T ., J .

R . H . Penberthy Dir . of Cers ., W . Boswortbick Assist . Dir . of Cers ., B . Pike Organist , W . V . Harris I . G ., W . J . Potter , S . M . Lewis , G . F . Bromley , M . Durban Stewards , Samuel Harvey Tyler . Bro . R . Cawsey was re-elected the representative of the Lodge at the

Committee of Petitions . E . H . Littleton was elected the Charity Steward . It was resolved to hold the annual banquet of the Lodge with the lady friends of brethren invited , as usual with this Lodge for several years years past .

LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 734 . THE installation of Bro . F . W . Wardell as W . M . took place at the Mnsonic Hall , Sfc . John ' s Avenne , Bridlington , ou Wednesday , the 7 th inst . Tho ceremony was performed by Bro . F . Greaser P . M . Tho W . M . afterwarda invested tho following Officers : —Bros . E . Mainprize S . W ., J . Rcunard J . W ., J . Sherwood Treasurer , F . J .

Tiramins Secretary , If . C Clark S . D ., J . W . At core J . D .. W . Milner P . M . D . C , C Gray P . M . Almoner , G . Moody Steward , D . ' Craig I . G ., and li . Severs Tyler . The banquet was afterwards held at fcho Black Lion Hotel .

Royal Commemoration "Lodge of Instruction , jSTo . 1585 . —Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . delivered his Masonic lecture , for the fiftieth time , to fche members of the above Lodge of Instruction , meeting on Monday , the 19 th inst ., afc Bro . Webb ' - ? , Railway Hotel , Putnoy . Thero was . a tolerable attendance of

members and visiters , and there would havo been a still larger fathering , bufc fur the inclemency of ilio weather . Bro . Stevens ' excellent address occupied two hours iu delivery , nnd was listened to

irom first to last with monfc earnest attention . At its close a unanimous vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , who had been , on a previous occasion , olecttd an honorary member , ancl shortly afterwards arrangements were mado for another lecture visit at no distant date .