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the evening—the health of the newly-installed Master of the Lodge . On behalf of the members and visitors he tendered to Bro . Cowan the heartiest of good wishes , aud hoped he wonld havo a cordial and happy year of office . The Worshipful Master tendered his thanks for the kind and brotherly love that had been shown in the toast

just honoured . If his remarks had beeu short in proposing the health of others , how much more so was it likely they wonld be in speaking of himself ; besides whicb , it was his constant desire to follow in the footsteps of one whom he regarded as his guide in suoh matters—his paternal brother , who , among other matters , had taught

him that the expression of gratitude should bo brief . Ia accordance with this injunction ho simply said he thanked them most sincerely . The health of the Installing Master was nest on the list . Had he only to introduce this toast to the members of the Lodge the Worshipful Master felfc it would merely ba necessary to mention tho brother ' s

name to secure a hearty reception , but they had visitors present who were , perhaps , unaware what Bro . Tayler had done for them . He had sat under his ruling , he had seen what he was capable of , aud he knew how to appreciate him . The Lodge itself owed its existence to the inception and hard work of Bro . Taylor . There was no doubt ho had

been assisted in the work by others , bufc it was he who had first introduced the matter and had seen everything properly carried oufc . Bro . Tayler replied . He could nofc take all the credit to himself for the foundation of the Lodge . Thero were two or three members who had been quite as enthusiastic as he , and who had worked quite

as hard in bringing the Lodge to its present state . The success of the Lodge was really due to the many kind friends and brother Masons they had met with in the Ward of Cordwainer , and he hoped it would always occupy a proud position among them . He was especially indebted to the members , and particularly to the officers ,

for the support they had given him during the past year , and particularly for the jewel they had been good enough to present him . He should always regard this with pleasure , as being a mark of esteem from his fellow workers in the Ward . The toast of the Visitors followed , the Master thanking those present for their

attendance and support . He regarded so large a gathering as a compliment to himself and a mark of honour to the Lodge . Bros . Renals , Solomon , and Jacobs having replied , the Master gave the toasfc of the Treasurer and Secretary , eulogising the way in whioh those brethren discharged the work of their respective offices . He

thought they were particularly fortunate in having such a Secretary as Bro . Lovegrove , a Mason who bronght with him great and varied experience , and seemed to take an interest in efficiently performing the '' ' duties which devolved upon him . Bro . Lovegrove replied . He had ' had the honour of presiding over twelve different Masonio

Orders , and might claim that he had taken great interest in the work of Freemasonry . He had devoted himself zealously to the Cordwainer Ward Lodge , and should always do all that lay in his power to advance its welfare . The next toast was that of the Officers , who were thanked for their past , and urged to continue their efforts

in the future . The Senior and Junior Wardens acknowledged the toast , and then the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment and the proceedings were brought fco a conclusion . An enjoyable programme of music was provided for the meeting , and its rendering gave satisfaction to all present .

LODGE OF HOPE , No . 2153 .

AT the meeting of this Lodge at the Lodge-room adjoining the India Arms Hotel , Gosport , on Wednesday , the 15 fch inst ., Bro . H . Crisp was installed as the W . M . for the year ensning , in succession to Bro . T . Stretton . The ceremony was performed in a skilful and impressive manner by Bro . F . Powell , who received high compliments for tbe manner in which the duties of the evening were

carried out . The following were appointed as tho Officers for the year : —Bros . T . Stretton I . P . M ., W . J . Pawsey S . W ., T . W . Hold , stock J . W ., Rev . R . Measham Chaplain , G . Dunbar Treasurer , R . W . Downing Secretary , H . Apps S . D ., E . Braham J . D ., C . Seidenstucker D . C , J . M . Graham Assist . D . C , W . Leonard I . G .,

E . H . Buck and R . G . King Stewards . Tho newly-installed W . M . presided at the banquet , held subsequently to the proceedings iu Lodge , and was supported by a largo and influential gathering of the

Craft , representing the various Lodges in the District . The pro . ceedinps were enlivened with somo excellent singing , in which Bros . G . F . Lancaster , T . F . Wilton , Buck , King , and others took part .

Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , ' No . 22 . —A mpetitm was held ou Monday , the 20 oh inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Ganderi-road , Clapham ; Bros . W . W . Westley Preceptor , Folkard W . M ., Mitchell S . W ., Harvoy J . W ., Andrews Secretary , Beavan S . D ., Ellsou J . D ., Donaldson I . G . ; Bros . Livitt , Russell , Steele , F . Hill Cochrane , Smith , Colman , W . Hill , J . P . Wright , Poole , Windsor '

Spencer , Wood ? , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Evans candidate . Tho first and third sections of tbe first lecture wero worked by Bro . Andrews , and the second section by Bro . Donaldson , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Mitchell was elected W . M . for the 27 th insfc .

Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel Leinster-place , Cleveland . square , Paddington . Present : Bros . Altman W . M ., Mathews S . W ., Cuttenden J . W ., Chalfont P . M Assist . ' Preceptor , Read Treasurer , Dehane Secretary , Goslin S . D ., Milnes ' J . D ., Buckwell I . G ., Come Steward , Craig , Hakim , Wood , Death ,

Major Fern ? , Battley , Conway , Spyers , and Smith . Bro . Jones 1441 was a visitor . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in

the second and third degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Battley being the candidate , The ceremony of installation was rehearsed . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Hakim was ? dulv installed , Brofcher

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Altman , after investing the Officers , gave the addresses in a very able manner . Bro . Jones was unanimously elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . A vote of congratulation to Bro . C . A . Bond W . M . elect 1425 , on the occasion of his marriage , was nnanimously passed . A vote of condolence waa unanimously passed with the family of the late Bro . F . G . Baker . After "hearty good wishes , " the Lodge was closed .

Langton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1673 . —On Thursday , the 9 th May , at the White Hart Tavern , Abchuroh-laue , E . G ., Bros . Hobbs Preceptor , Brewer W . M ., C . W . C . Webb J . W ., Mapleton Secretary , Hall S . D ., De Paiva J . D ., Godfrey I . G . ; Broa . Borne and Leaver ; Visitor—Bro . Wood . Lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of last meeting were read and con .

firmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Leaver can . didate . Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and resumed in the second . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Burne acting as candidate . Bro . Marshall was re-elected W . M for tho next meeting ; Officers in rotation . The ceremony of pasaing will be rehearsed , and fche explanation of the tracing board given . Bro . Wood was eleoed a member . Lodge waa then closed .

Oar gallant Brother , Captain Hamilton Murrell , was the guest , on Thursday evening , of the United Northern Counties Lodge , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Innfields . Bro . Murrell was presented with a jewel , in

commemoration of his gallant conduct , while in command of the s . s . Missouri , in rescuing the passengers of the disable d emigrant vessel the Danmark , whereby he was instrumental in saving the lives of 735 individuals . We hope to be able to give a full report next week .

The Masons of West Bromwich have begun to erect new buildings in Edward Street , adjoining the District Hospital . There will be Lodge rooms , ante rooms , and a large banqueting hall . The foundation stone will shortly be laid by the Mayor ( Councillor Heelis ) . The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Colonel Foster Gough , LL . D ., and the Freemasons of fche Province of Staffordshire , will take part in the proceedings .

The preparatory meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent will be held afc the Apollonian Hall , and the Dinner at the Town Hall , Dover , on Wednesday next , the 29 th

instant , under the presidency of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst . Both the S . E . ancl L . C . and D . Railway Companies have kindly consented to issue return tickets at a single fare for distances over 10 miles , on presentation of circular or certificate .

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