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to . In the course of the evening a conversation aroae & a to the desirability of erecting a new Masonio hall . It was stated that the members contemplated erecting a new hall , and the announcement that Bro . Shaddock waa prepared to take 150 shares in the new building was loudly applauded .
ANTIQUITY LODGE , No . 20 . ON Wednesday , 16 th inatant , a meeting waa held at the headquarters , the Sun Hotel , Chatham , when Bro . Collins waa elected W . M . Other ofBoiala of the Lodge wero re-elected . The installation banquet will take place on the third Wednesday in January nest , and Earl Amherst , the Provincial Grand Maator , has promised to bo present . Bro . Wiggins received hearty congratulations npon the successful and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . during hia year of office .
TRUE FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 160 . ON Tuesday , the 15 th instant , there was a very large attendanca of brethren at a meeting at the Old Ship Hotel , Rochford , under the presidency of the Worahipful Master , Bro . Athey . Mr . J . Burdett ( of Southend ) and Inspector Chase ( of Rochford ) were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft ; and three other gentlemen were proposed for election . At the conclusion of the buaineas , abont thirty brethren sat down to a capital supper , provided by Bro . John Walker .
CHARITY LODGE , No . 223 . BRO . HENRY ROGERS the W . M .-elect , waa on fche 15 th inat ., installed W . M . at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Brothers Cornish P . P . G . T ., Blight P . G . Steward , Hannaford , Stenlake , Payne , all of 223 , were the installing Officers . The Board of Paat Masters alao included Broa . Browning P . P . G . D . C , Hifley P . P . G . A . D . C ,
Lewarn P . P . G . J . D ., Hill , Hoyten , Bridgman , Lavers 223 , Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Jew P . P . G . T ., Lord P . P . G . T ., Aitken-Daviea P . P . G . S . of Works , Stanbury P . P . G . A . D . C , Blackell 1099 , Pike P . P . G . O ., Johns P . P . G . S . B ., Selmon 159 , Gidley P . G . Standard Bearer , Hearle , Lavers 1255 , Tront 1205 , King 70 , Allsford 202 , Thomaa 189 , Williams 1847 , Eyre 1247 . Tho Officers invested
were : —Bros . Payne I . P . M ., Conrt S . W ., Gale J . W ., Rev . Dr . Lemon Chaplain , Soper Musical Director , Hoyten Treasurer , W . Hannaford Secretary , Parnell Hannaford S . D ., Yeomans J . D ., Biscombe D . C , Tozer A . D . C , Membrey Organist , Sanders I . G ., Hoar , Hodges , Stephens , Bridgman Stewards , Phillips Tyler . Bro . Browning waa re-appointed Representative at the Committee of Petitions , and
Bro . Blight Charity Steward . Tha retiring Past Master Bro . Payne waa preaented with a Life Governorship of the Devon Masonio Educational Fnnd , and a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his z . nlouB and ablo services to the Lodge daring his year of office . Tho annual banquet waa appointed to be held at the Freemasons' Hall , on 13 th January .
LODGE OF LOYALTY , No . 320 . ON Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John tho Evangelist . At half-past three in the afternoon they met in thoir Lodge-room , at the Junction Inn , Mottram , where the Lodge was duly opened by Bro . Nield W . M . Tho principal business of the afternoon was the installation of the W . M .-elect ( Bro . Sykes S . W . ) The installing Master was Bro . Stoward P . M . 336 P . P
G . J . D . Cheshire , who waa aasiated by Bros . Nield W . M ., Crook P . M . CR . and Treasurer , Turner P . M ., and Walker P . M . The imposing ceremony was accompanied by a choral service , Bro . Walker P . M . acting as Organist . After the ceremony of installation , Bro . Steward P . P . G . J . D . proceeded with investiture of Officera for the ensuing
year , Bro . Sykes W . M . nominating tho following for the respective offices , Bros . Niold Immediate Past Master , Taylor Senior Warden , Holland Junior Warden , Crook P . M . CR . Treasurer , Wasjstaffe P . M . P . P . G . Std . B . Hampshire Senior ; Deacon , Cartwright Junior Deacon , Graves Inner Guard , Stringer , Broadbent , Sidebotham , and Booth
Stewards , Britnor P . M . Tyler , aud they were severally invested with the signia of their respective offices . Before the Lodgo waa closed , Bro . Sykes W . M . presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Nield I . P . M ., for his services as W . M . during tho past year , for which Bro . Nield briefly returned his thanko . The brethren
afterwards aat down to a grand banquet , tho catering of the hostess , Mrs . Tinker , being most satisfactory . Amongst thebrothron present besides tho abovo mentioned wore : Bros . Newhouso P . G . Secretary Cheshire , Bowden P . G . J . W . Darbyshire , Norman P . G . St . B . Cheshire , Mason P . M . 336 P . P . G . Treasurer , Dearnally P . P . G . S . B . Derbyshire ,
Bowden W . M . Devonshire 625 GIossop , Everaden sen . P . M . 625 , Ifadfiold I . G . 625 , Proctor 625 , Ridgenay P . M ., Hetherington , Whittakor , Handforth , Bancroft , Braddock , McMath , Wyatt , Thornloy , Barlow , Bcoley , Everaden jun ., and others . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured . Bro . Walker presided ar , tbo pianoforte , end there waa no lack of harmony during the evening .
CALLINGTON LOYAL VICTORIA LODGE , No . 557 . HpHE annual festivnl of St . John the Erangalist was celebrated an A ths 14 th inst . Tho W . M .-elect Bro . Hosken waa presented by Bro . Pearce P . P . G . D . to tho Installing Master Bro . Morgan P . P . G . Standard Bcaror . Tho Board being cloacd the brethren woro readmitted , and the following appointed and invested with tho collar ; , o * their respective offices for tho ousuingyoar : —Broa . Gibson I . P . M .,
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Tomer S . W ., Lakeman J . W ., Davey Chaplain , Pearce Treaanrer , AVilliams Secretary , Dyniond S . D ., Symona J . D ., Thomaa I . G ., Henwood D . C , Kent Organist , Seymour and Reep Stewards , Tucker Tyler . After investing the Officers the monthly business of the Lodge was proceeded with , and Bro . Inch raised to the degree of
M . M ., the ceremony being ably carried through by Bro . Pearce . The Lodge waa then olosed , and the brethren adjonrned to Bro . Lakeman ' s , Ball's Head Hotel , where an excellent banquet awaited them . The chair was occupied by Bro . Turner P . P . G . A . D . C , the W . M . being oblige to retire in consequence of severe indisposition . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and duly responded to .
LODGE OF UNITY , No . 613 . rpHE installation of Bro . Boyd as W . M . took place in the Lodge . -1- rooms , Maaonio-buildinga , Lord-street , Southport , on the 15 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Hayward W . M ., asaiated by Bro . Kidson P . M . P . G . Registrar . The other Officers of the Lodgo present were : —Broa . Blundell I . P . M ., Sutton P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , Hatch P . M ., Piatt P . M . P . P . G . W ., Bradshaw P . M ., Marsden J . W .,
Duxfield P . M . D . C , Adams P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Gale P . M . Secretary , Harford S . D ., Hatch J . D ., J . O . Piatt I . G ., Wilkinson Organist , Bramwell and Hartley Stewards , Rockliff Tyler ; alao Bros . Barrow P . P . G . S . D ., Burt and Workman ( Dramatic Lodge ) . The musical portion of the ceremony was performed by a number of
visiting brethren . Letters expressive of good wishes and regret at unavoidable absence were received from Bro . De Bels Adams P . G . S . W . ( Mayor of Liverpool ) , Rev . C H . Knowlys P . P . G . C , Canon Cross P . M ., Long P . M ., Peace P . P . G . S . W ., Rev . Dr . Porter W . M . ( Victoria Lodge ) , and others . The Mayor of the Borough ( Dr .
Pilkington ) waa among those present , thia being his first appearance at a Lodge during his mayoralty . The following ia the list of the Officers appointed : —Broa . Hayward I . P . M ., Marsden S . W ., Harford J . W ., Duxfield P . M . Dir . of Cars ., Adams P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treaanrer , Gale P . M . Secretary , Rev . J . S . Gardner P . M . P . P . G . C Chaplain ,
Wilkinson Organist , Hatch S . D ., J . 0 . Piatt J . D ., Bramwell I . G ., Hartley S . S ., Brooms J . S ., Rookliif Tyler , Kershaw P . M . Almoner . An excellent banquet waa served by Bro . Rockliff . After the usual loyal toasts a capital musical programme was provided by several of the W . M . 's
friends , some of whom came from a considerable distance to assist in what proved to be an exceptional treat . The names of the brethren responsible for thia enjoyable programme were Bros . Oaason , Workman , Burt , Heginbotham , Kilby , A . Workman , Bartle , Wilkinson , Boyce , Wooler and Derry .
BUTE LODGE , No . 960 . rPHE annual festival was held at the Masonio Hall , Working Street , X Cardiff , on Thursday , 17 th inat ., when the inatallation of Bro . W . B . Ferrier as Worshipful Master for the ensning year took place , in the presence cf a large gathering of brethren from the adjoining provinces of Monmouthshire and the Western Division of South Wales . The installation ceremony was performed by the
retiring Worshipful Master Bro . C E . Dovey , after which the Worshipful Master appointed and invested hia Officers , as follow :- — Dovey I . P . M ., Samuela S . W ., Smith J . W ., Peace P . M . Treasurer , Varzopollo P . M . Secretary , Monday P . M . D . C , Deacon Organist , Hybart S . D ., Ensor J . D ., Croxton I . G ., Baker and Freke Stewards ,
and Jenkins Tyler . After the installation a presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel waa made to the retiring Worshipful Master ( Bro . 0 . E . Dovey ) by Bro . Tennant D . P . G . M ., us a token of esteem and in
recognition of his valuable services dnring hia year of office . In the evening tho brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where a capital dinner was sorvod by Bro . Bland , The usual Maaonic toasts were proposed and huly honoured .
FALCON LODGE , No . 1416 . THE annual festival and installation of tho Worshipful Master for tbo ensuing year took place at tho Masonio Hall , Castle-yard , on tho 11 th inst ., 7-hen the Rev , Brother Richardson , M , A ., was installed W . M . Tho installation ceremony waa performed by Bro . Buchanan , M . D ., I . P . M ., and the Officers appointed wero aa follows : —Bros . Buchanan , M . D ., I . P . M ., Hall S . W ., Casa J . W .,
Rev . W . Teesdale-Mackintoah , M . A ., Chaplain , Coltman P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , Farndale Secretary , Rudd S . D ., Kemp J . D ., Longford P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Myers I . G ., Fall , Mus . Bac , Organist , G . E . Myers Stoward , Rudd Assist . Stoward , Wright P . M . Almoner , Ayra P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Charity Representative , Hansell P . M . Preceptor ,
Wilkinson P . M . Lecturer , Farmery Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held nt Bro . Hall ' s , Fleeco Hotol , at which the usual and Masonic toasts woro duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spout . Several visiting brethren were present at the installation , including Bros . Smith aud Evans , Ripon ; Bell and Tweedy , Northallerton ; Brodrick , Knayton , & -.
BROWNRIGG LODGE OF UNITY , No . 1424 . fjlHE b-inquefc and installation took place on Tn-. sd . iy evening , _ L 15 th December , at tbo King ' s Arms Hotel , Old Brompton . Tha banquets that Bro . Cadburn undertakes arc always of a high class , and this ono was certainly no exception to tho rule . Bro . Chalfont waa dnlv installed by tlio I . P . M . Bro . Salt , and tho following Officers
invested for the year : —Bros . Long S . W ., Greener J . W ., Salt P . M . Treasurer , Browno Secretary , Munroa S . D ., McEwaii J . D ., Burrell I . G ., Prosnall D . C , Muynard Organist , Hastam S . S ., Knight J . S ., Roau Tyler . During the evening a Master's jewel waa presented to tho I . P . M . Bro . Salt , by tho W . M . elect , Bro . Chalfont . Nearly sovonty sat down to the banquet .
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to . In the course of the evening a conversation aroae & a to the desirability of erecting a new Masonio hall . It was stated that the members contemplated erecting a new hall , and the announcement that Bro . Shaddock waa prepared to take 150 shares in the new building was loudly applauded .
ANTIQUITY LODGE , No . 20 . ON Wednesday , 16 th inatant , a meeting waa held at the headquarters , the Sun Hotel , Chatham , when Bro . Collins waa elected W . M . Other ofBoiala of the Lodge wero re-elected . The installation banquet will take place on the third Wednesday in January nest , and Earl Amherst , the Provincial Grand Maator , has promised to bo present . Bro . Wiggins received hearty congratulations npon the successful and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . during hia year of office .
TRUE FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 160 . ON Tuesday , the 15 th instant , there was a very large attendanca of brethren at a meeting at the Old Ship Hotel , Rochford , under the presidency of the Worahipful Master , Bro . Athey . Mr . J . Burdett ( of Southend ) and Inspector Chase ( of Rochford ) were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft ; and three other gentlemen were proposed for election . At the conclusion of the buaineas , abont thirty brethren sat down to a capital supper , provided by Bro . John Walker .
CHARITY LODGE , No . 223 . BRO . HENRY ROGERS the W . M .-elect , waa on fche 15 th inat ., installed W . M . at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Brothers Cornish P . P . G . T ., Blight P . G . Steward , Hannaford , Stenlake , Payne , all of 223 , were the installing Officers . The Board of Paat Masters alao included Broa . Browning P . P . G . D . C , Hifley P . P . G . A . D . C ,
Lewarn P . P . G . J . D ., Hill , Hoyten , Bridgman , Lavers 223 , Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Jew P . P . G . T ., Lord P . P . G . T ., Aitken-Daviea P . P . G . S . of Works , Stanbury P . P . G . A . D . C , Blackell 1099 , Pike P . P . G . O ., Johns P . P . G . S . B ., Selmon 159 , Gidley P . G . Standard Bearer , Hearle , Lavers 1255 , Tront 1205 , King 70 , Allsford 202 , Thomaa 189 , Williams 1847 , Eyre 1247 . Tho Officers invested
were : —Bros . Payne I . P . M ., Conrt S . W ., Gale J . W ., Rev . Dr . Lemon Chaplain , Soper Musical Director , Hoyten Treasurer , W . Hannaford Secretary , Parnell Hannaford S . D ., Yeomans J . D ., Biscombe D . C , Tozer A . D . C , Membrey Organist , Sanders I . G ., Hoar , Hodges , Stephens , Bridgman Stewards , Phillips Tyler . Bro . Browning waa re-appointed Representative at the Committee of Petitions , and
Bro . Blight Charity Steward . Tha retiring Past Master Bro . Payne waa preaented with a Life Governorship of the Devon Masonio Educational Fnnd , and a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his z . nlouB and ablo services to the Lodge daring his year of office . Tho annual banquet waa appointed to be held at the Freemasons' Hall , on 13 th January .
LODGE OF LOYALTY , No . 320 . ON Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John tho Evangelist . At half-past three in the afternoon they met in thoir Lodge-room , at the Junction Inn , Mottram , where the Lodge was duly opened by Bro . Nield W . M . Tho principal business of the afternoon was the installation of the W . M .-elect ( Bro . Sykes S . W . ) The installing Master was Bro . Stoward P . M . 336 P . P
G . J . D . Cheshire , who waa aasiated by Bros . Nield W . M ., Crook P . M . CR . and Treasurer , Turner P . M ., and Walker P . M . The imposing ceremony was accompanied by a choral service , Bro . Walker P . M . acting as Organist . After the ceremony of installation , Bro . Steward P . P . G . J . D . proceeded with investiture of Officera for the ensuing
year , Bro . Sykes W . M . nominating tho following for the respective offices , Bros . Niold Immediate Past Master , Taylor Senior Warden , Holland Junior Warden , Crook P . M . CR . Treasurer , Wasjstaffe P . M . P . P . G . Std . B . Hampshire Senior ; Deacon , Cartwright Junior Deacon , Graves Inner Guard , Stringer , Broadbent , Sidebotham , and Booth
Stewards , Britnor P . M . Tyler , aud they were severally invested with the signia of their respective offices . Before the Lodgo waa closed , Bro . Sykes W . M . presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Nield I . P . M ., for his services as W . M . during tho past year , for which Bro . Nield briefly returned his thanko . The brethren
afterwards aat down to a grand banquet , tho catering of the hostess , Mrs . Tinker , being most satisfactory . Amongst thebrothron present besides tho abovo mentioned wore : Bros . Newhouso P . G . Secretary Cheshire , Bowden P . G . J . W . Darbyshire , Norman P . G . St . B . Cheshire , Mason P . M . 336 P . P . G . Treasurer , Dearnally P . P . G . S . B . Derbyshire ,
Bowden W . M . Devonshire 625 GIossop , Everaden sen . P . M . 625 , Ifadfiold I . G . 625 , Proctor 625 , Ridgenay P . M ., Hetherington , Whittakor , Handforth , Bancroft , Braddock , McMath , Wyatt , Thornloy , Barlow , Bcoley , Everaden jun ., and others . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured . Bro . Walker presided ar , tbo pianoforte , end there waa no lack of harmony during the evening .
CALLINGTON LOYAL VICTORIA LODGE , No . 557 . HpHE annual festivnl of St . John the Erangalist was celebrated an A ths 14 th inst . Tho W . M .-elect Bro . Hosken waa presented by Bro . Pearce P . P . G . D . to tho Installing Master Bro . Morgan P . P . G . Standard Bcaror . Tho Board being cloacd the brethren woro readmitted , and the following appointed and invested with tho collar ; , o * their respective offices for tho ousuingyoar : —Broa . Gibson I . P . M .,
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Tomer S . W ., Lakeman J . W ., Davey Chaplain , Pearce Treaanrer , AVilliams Secretary , Dyniond S . D ., Symona J . D ., Thomaa I . G ., Henwood D . C , Kent Organist , Seymour and Reep Stewards , Tucker Tyler . After investing the Officers the monthly business of the Lodge was proceeded with , and Bro . Inch raised to the degree of
M . M ., the ceremony being ably carried through by Bro . Pearce . The Lodge waa then olosed , and the brethren adjonrned to Bro . Lakeman ' s , Ball's Head Hotel , where an excellent banquet awaited them . The chair was occupied by Bro . Turner P . P . G . A . D . C , the W . M . being oblige to retire in consequence of severe indisposition . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and duly responded to .
LODGE OF UNITY , No . 613 . rpHE installation of Bro . Boyd as W . M . took place in the Lodge . -1- rooms , Maaonio-buildinga , Lord-street , Southport , on the 15 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Hayward W . M ., asaiated by Bro . Kidson P . M . P . G . Registrar . The other Officers of the Lodgo present were : —Broa . Blundell I . P . M ., Sutton P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , Hatch P . M ., Piatt P . M . P . P . G . W ., Bradshaw P . M ., Marsden J . W .,
Duxfield P . M . D . C , Adams P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Gale P . M . Secretary , Harford S . D ., Hatch J . D ., J . O . Piatt I . G ., Wilkinson Organist , Bramwell and Hartley Stewards , Rockliff Tyler ; alao Bros . Barrow P . P . G . S . D ., Burt and Workman ( Dramatic Lodge ) . The musical portion of the ceremony was performed by a number of
visiting brethren . Letters expressive of good wishes and regret at unavoidable absence were received from Bro . De Bels Adams P . G . S . W . ( Mayor of Liverpool ) , Rev . C H . Knowlys P . P . G . C , Canon Cross P . M ., Long P . M ., Peace P . P . G . S . W ., Rev . Dr . Porter W . M . ( Victoria Lodge ) , and others . The Mayor of the Borough ( Dr .
Pilkington ) waa among those present , thia being his first appearance at a Lodge during his mayoralty . The following ia the list of the Officers appointed : —Broa . Hayward I . P . M ., Marsden S . W ., Harford J . W ., Duxfield P . M . Dir . of Cars ., Adams P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treaanrer , Gale P . M . Secretary , Rev . J . S . Gardner P . M . P . P . G . C Chaplain ,
Wilkinson Organist , Hatch S . D ., J . 0 . Piatt J . D ., Bramwell I . G ., Hartley S . S ., Brooms J . S ., Rookliif Tyler , Kershaw P . M . Almoner . An excellent banquet waa served by Bro . Rockliff . After the usual loyal toasts a capital musical programme was provided by several of the W . M . 's
friends , some of whom came from a considerable distance to assist in what proved to be an exceptional treat . The names of the brethren responsible for thia enjoyable programme were Bros . Oaason , Workman , Burt , Heginbotham , Kilby , A . Workman , Bartle , Wilkinson , Boyce , Wooler and Derry .
BUTE LODGE , No . 960 . rPHE annual festival was held at the Masonio Hall , Working Street , X Cardiff , on Thursday , 17 th inat ., when the inatallation of Bro . W . B . Ferrier as Worshipful Master for the ensning year took place , in the presence cf a large gathering of brethren from the adjoining provinces of Monmouthshire and the Western Division of South Wales . The installation ceremony was performed by the
retiring Worshipful Master Bro . C E . Dovey , after which the Worshipful Master appointed and invested hia Officers , as follow :- — Dovey I . P . M ., Samuela S . W ., Smith J . W ., Peace P . M . Treasurer , Varzopollo P . M . Secretary , Monday P . M . D . C , Deacon Organist , Hybart S . D ., Ensor J . D ., Croxton I . G ., Baker and Freke Stewards ,
and Jenkins Tyler . After the installation a presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel waa made to the retiring Worshipful Master ( Bro . 0 . E . Dovey ) by Bro . Tennant D . P . G . M ., us a token of esteem and in
recognition of his valuable services dnring hia year of office . In the evening tho brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where a capital dinner was sorvod by Bro . Bland , The usual Maaonic toasts were proposed and huly honoured .
FALCON LODGE , No . 1416 . THE annual festival and installation of tho Worshipful Master for tbo ensuing year took place at tho Masonio Hall , Castle-yard , on tho 11 th inst ., 7-hen the Rev , Brother Richardson , M , A ., was installed W . M . Tho installation ceremony waa performed by Bro . Buchanan , M . D ., I . P . M ., and the Officers appointed wero aa follows : —Bros . Buchanan , M . D ., I . P . M ., Hall S . W ., Casa J . W .,
Rev . W . Teesdale-Mackintoah , M . A ., Chaplain , Coltman P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , Farndale Secretary , Rudd S . D ., Kemp J . D ., Longford P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Myers I . G ., Fall , Mus . Bac , Organist , G . E . Myers Stoward , Rudd Assist . Stoward , Wright P . M . Almoner , Ayra P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Charity Representative , Hansell P . M . Preceptor ,
Wilkinson P . M . Lecturer , Farmery Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held nt Bro . Hall ' s , Fleeco Hotol , at which the usual and Masonic toasts woro duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spout . Several visiting brethren were present at the installation , including Bros . Smith aud Evans , Ripon ; Bell and Tweedy , Northallerton ; Brodrick , Knayton , & -.
BROWNRIGG LODGE OF UNITY , No . 1424 . fjlHE b-inquefc and installation took place on Tn-. sd . iy evening , _ L 15 th December , at tbo King ' s Arms Hotel , Old Brompton . Tha banquets that Bro . Cadburn undertakes arc always of a high class , and this ono was certainly no exception to tho rule . Bro . Chalfont waa dnlv installed by tlio I . P . M . Bro . Salt , and tho following Officers
invested for the year : —Bros . Long S . W ., Greener J . W ., Salt P . M . Treasurer , Browno Secretary , Munroa S . D ., McEwaii J . D ., Burrell I . G ., Prosnall D . C , Muynard Organist , Hastam S . S ., Knight J . S ., Roau Tyler . During the evening a Master's jewel waa presented to tho I . P . M . Bro . Salt , by tho W . M . elect , Bro . Chalfont . Nearly sovonty sat down to the banquet .