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with the expression of a wish , which he was glad to say was likely to bo fulfilled , that tbe portraits of the Deputy and the Chairman of the evening might also soon adorn the walls of their Hall . The toast having been responded to , the proceedings terminated .

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MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , No . 781 ,

THE opening meeting was held at the Silver Tavern , on Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M . S . W . Timson , supported by the following Officers :-Bros . Pasfield J . W ., Daniells Treasurer , C . Breden Secretary , F . R . Gooch S . D ., W . E . Turiff J . D .. G . J . Anderson I . G ., T . Grout Organist , Ellingford Tyler ; P . M . 's Pringle , T . Gaisford , F . R . Robinson , G . W . Palmer , A . H .

Shepherd , J . W . Reeves and T . Neville . Among members present were Bros . T . Huett , T . D . Surges , Alfred Timson , J . Lancett , Bebroutb , E . Martin , G . H . Seage , J . Sorutton , W . Long , J . D . Quin , W . A . Patrick , Josh . Harris , and T . Saville . Among the visitors were Broa . Alfred Mitchell 100 , A . P . Chapman and E . W . Clements W . M . elect 1816 , 0 . McKenzie 1832 , George Parrett W . M . elect 1259 ,

J . J . Berry P . M . P . Z . 554 , T . J . Kennett P . M . 1716 , H . E . Monntford 1716 . These are but a few of thebrethren present , who , in all , numbered about 70 . Tbe Lodge having been opened in due form , the following gentlemen , who had been previously proposed and seconded , were balloted for , viz ., Messrs . Huett , Lane , and Gosling . The voting proving unanimously in their favour , they were initiated into

the mysteries appertaining to the Apprentice Freemason . It is almost superfluous to remark that tbe W . M . worked the ceremony and delivered the addresses in the same manner that he has hitherto done , and which has made his year of office so great a success . It cannot be said that he has had any lack of practice and experience , for what wifch emergency meetings and regular meetings , the Lodge

must have added another third to its long list of members . Other bnsiness having been transacted , and the Lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony . Here , as in the former degrees , the brethren proved themselves able Craftsmen . The W . M ., in his usual concise manner , proposed the various toasts . The loyal toasts , and that to the Grand Officers were received with

Masonio fervour and enthusiasm . The W . M . was proposed in fitting terms by Bro . Shepherd P . M ., who alluded to the prosperous state of tbe Lodge , and thought the Lodge would agree with him in thanking the W . M . for tbe large share his manner of fulfilling all his duties hat contributed towards that end . Tbe W . M . briefly responded , thanking P . M . Shepherd for proposing , and the brethren for accepting the toast

eo heartily . To the toast of the Past Masters Bro . Gaisford responded , referring to his 17 years' connection with fche Lodge , and bis undiminished interest in its welfare , and in thafc of fche brethren . To the Masonio Charities what better representative could be called npon than Bro . Daniells , the worthy . Treasurer , who accordingly replied . He referred to his 36 years as a Freemason , and stated that from the

beginning he had allotted Is per week to the Charities . He had been np to the Institutions ns Steward five times . The remaining toasts wero briefly responded to by Bros . Seage , Gooch , Burges , & c . The musical talent of the Lodgo and of the visitors was strongly represented . Bro . George Palmer sang , in a mosfc pleasing manner , " Just a little sunshine , " and " Samoa . " Bro . Kennett gave a fine , manly rendering of " Big Ben , " and assisted Bro . Anderson in the fine old duet

" All ' s Well , " and Bro . Parretfc in " The Larboard Watch . " Brother Shepherd was very pathetic in "The song that reached my heart , " Bro . Parrett full of his usual verve in "The White Squall , " and Bro . Anderson well np in his high notes with " Madeline . " Other brethren , each in dne degree , added his " little best " to the cause of harmony ; and last , but not least , the indefatigible Bro . Grout , both with the organ in Lodge and as accompanist thereafter , may be awarded " honourable mention . "

ON Thursday , the 16 th inst ., nt the Masonio Hall , Aberavon , the annnal installation took place . The ceremony was ably performed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . M . Tennant , and the Officers installed were : —Bros . John John W . M ., Henry Hayden I . P . M ., Lewis Jenkins S . W ., T . Hyde Macey J . W ., D . E .

APAN LODGE , No . 833

Jones P . M . Treasnrer , I . D . Williams Secretary , John Morgan S . D ., John David J . D ., J . B . Evans Dir . of Cers ., D . Williams P . M . Organist , Edward John I . G ., Vaugkan John and Henry Walsh Stewards , and Thomas Jenkins Tyler .

DORIC LODGE . No . 933

rTHHIS well-known Lodge resumed its meetings on the 14 th inst ., at JL Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . Bro . John Grey , the W . M ., was supported by a good mnster of P . M . ' s , members , aud visitors . The business of the evening was to raise Bro . Blakey to tho degree of M . M ., so Lodge was duly opened in the first , second , aud third degrees , and tbo ceremony carried out , the W . M . delivering the

exhortation and charge in a deliberate and effective manner . After the ceremony , Lodge was resumed in the first degree , and some business disposed of , it boing mentioned that an appeal to the Benevolent Fund bad resulted in a grant of £ -10 to a distressed

brother . After Lodge wns adjourned , the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , and did justice to it . They then honoured the customary toasts , that of " The Masonic Charities" giving Brother Stevens an opportunity of speaking of tho benevolent operations of Freemasonry . The proceedings were varied with songs , & c . I

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1259

THE opening meeting of this Lodge was held at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., nnder the presidency trf Bro . Om ' . r , W . M ., assisted by tho following Officers : —Bros , Par-

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rett S . W ., Fielder J . W ., Rolfe P . M . Treasurer , D . Buohan Secretory , Trappitt S . D ., Holbrook J . D ., Busbridge I . G ., Wakefield P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Seddon Organist , aud Very Tyler . Past Masters Brothers Esmond and Primus Moore were also present , and other members and visitors . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . passed on to the main business , which was tho election of a Worshipful Msster for the ensuing year . On a ballot

being taken , tbe choice fell nnanimonsly on Bro . Parrett . The office of Treasnrer was conferred on Bro . Wakefield P . M ., in the place of Bro . Rolfe , who has resigned that honourable position in consequence of increasing bnsiness engagements . Bros . Gumprechfc , Esmond , P . M ., and Busbridge were appointed auditors . Other Masonio business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony .

CARADOC LODGE , No . 1674 . THE St . John ' s festival was held on Monday , when Brother H . G . Little P . P . G . S . S . W . W . M . elect was duly installed W . M .

for the ensuing twelve months . Lodge was opened at 3 p . m . by Bro . 0 . W . Bell W . M . The duties of Installing Master were ably persormed by Bro . K . M'Ewen P . M . assisted by Bros . J . Salmon sen . P . M . The W . M . invested as his Officers : —Bro . C . W . Bell I . P . M ., A . L . Clews S . W ., J . H . Ellis J . W ., W . L . Nicholas P . M . P . P . G . C .

Chaplain , H . A . Steer P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , K . M'Ewen P . P . G . Standard Bearer P . M . Secretary , John D . Miller S . D ., Hugh Roberts J . D ., D . Lloyd I . G ., F . G . Watkins P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , J . Y . Strachen D . O ., S . A . James Tyler . After the Lodge , the brethren partook of a banquet , at the Westminster Hotel , tbe nsnal Loyal and Masonio toasts being duly honoured .

ALL SAINTS LODGE , No . 1716 .

THE installation meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the offices of the Poplar Board of Works , when nearly 80 members and visitors were present . Lodge having been duly opened Bro . J . Kemp Coleman proceeded with the installation of Bro . Knowles , which he carried through in a manner calling forth unanimous compliments from the Brethren , Bro . W . Clarke P . G . P . officiated as Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . appointed fche Officers , as follow : Bro . Kirk

S . W ., Bro . Raymond J . W ., Bro . Farnfield P . M . Treasnrer ; Bro . Rundell P . M . Secretary , Bro . Walker S . D ., Bro . Ayres Moore J . D ., Bro . F . J . Wafcerson I . G ., Bro . Grout Organist , Bro . Allen D . C , Bro . Stewart W . S ., Bro . J . Rnndell A . W . S . The thanks of the brethren were formally accorded to Bro . Coleman and Bro . W . Clarke for their assistance , and Bro . Rnndell P . M . the Secretary , submitted the

balance-sheet and report for the year , which was duly approved . The lodge was then closed . The banquet was served by Bro . H . Wiokes , of the Exchange Tavern , " abundance" being tho record , although the number present was considerably in excess of those originally arranged for . After the repast , the W . M . proposed the customary toasts , and the I . P . M ., Bro . HarFand , proposed "Tho

W . M ., " in happy terms referring to the prosperity of the Lodge . Tho W . M . having responded , briefly gave "The Health of tbe I . P . M ., " remarking thafc whenever Bro . Ilarland entered the Lodge , his smiling face and able work bronght happiness to the brethreu . The W . M . then presented the I . P . M . with a handsome jewel and collar , and the toasfc waa honoured with most zealous fire , and the compliment

happily acknowledged by Bro . Harland . Bro . Farnfield then proposed the health of tho Installing Master , Bro . J . Kemp Cokmmu and amid general assent referred to tlie admirable manner in which the work had been conducted ; everything , ho said , having been given to the very letter , lire . J . Kemp Coleman , in reply , after mentioning that Bro . Fnrnivdd iuitiatrd him into fche Lodge , and was

hia father in Masonry , said he himself had bad in connection with the Craft opportunities such as fell to few men , and had endeavoured to avail himself of them to the full , deferring , however , the exercise of some of them when it was a superior advantage to another brother to precede him . This was the spirit of Masonry . They should feel that they were brothers , not merely in sentiment but in deed . He

was pleased that evening if no had done his work to the satisfaction of the brethren , and remembered with pleasure that in 14 years he had passed throngh the chairs of two Chapters and of two Lodges . Bro . Coleman then gave the Masonio Charitfes . Bro . J . Terry , Secretary , who was very cordially received , said , whatever may have been tbe fault afc the Boys' School during the lust few years , it was

hoped that uuder the new Secietary tbat all would be remedied . The Girls' School was in a flourishing condition , with a balance of income over expenditure , and with property worth a quarter of a million . The Institution for the Old People especially commended itself to their sympathy and support .- They had to take the boys and girls on trust , not knowing what their characters and careers might be ; but the old Masons they had known as respected members

of their Lodges , and it was not within the power or province , no would it ba the desire of their brethren to place them on one side when the day of adversity came . The Visitors , the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers , having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast completed the lint . A choice musical programme was corried out by Bros . Groome , Fryer , Bevan and Schartan .

RYE LODGE . No 2272

THE annnal installation of a Worshipfnl Master was held on Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., nt the Peckham Public Hall , nne ' er the presidency of Bro . -Frederick Dunn , who , aa the first businc" ? , raised Bro . Stvinford F . Smith . Afterwards Bro . Dewsnap P . M . a '" Secretary installed Bro . W . Cock P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middlesex , aa

Master . The following brethren woro appointed to office : —G . ' '• Nightingale P . M . S . W ., P . G . Philps P . M . J . W ., W . Castledine S . D-, T . G . Collier J . D ., G . S . Mansell P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Dewsoai ' P . M . Secretary , W . T . Warner I . G ., E . Fettifc P . M . O ^ amA W , E . Duuu Dir . of Cers ., T . M , Wright and F , iluas & y Steward * ,