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rously attended by tho members and visitors . Tho W . M ., Bro . E . H . Thiellay , occupied tho chair ; W . Moult S . W ., G . Haslett J . W ., J . Boyd P . G . P . G . S . Treasurer , G . S . States P . G . S . Secretary , Hughes S . D ., Leggott J . D ., Lister I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . J . Last , G . Purkess , W . Watson , & o . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of the Emergency Meeting held tho week previously ( where Bros . F . Leo , Lambe , Doyle , and Lefevre wero initiated , aud Bros . Graves , Dawson

aud Groom wero passed to the second degree ) , and also tho minutes of the regular Lodge were read and confirmed . ' Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . H . Foster and 0 . Parnacott , which were in their favour . The former gentleman being present , was initiated into the Order by tho W . M . Tbe report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted ; it showed a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of nearly £ 70 . The W . M . stated ho was a Steward for the E . M . Benevolent Institution at the next Anniversary Festival , where

H . E . H . Prince Leopold would tako the chair , and he hoped that he should be supported by the brethren of the Lodge on that occasion ; also that they , by their contributions , would assist that noble Institution . Before retiriag from the chair , he begged to return his grateful thanks to the worthy Treasurer , Bro . John Boyd , Bro . G . S . States Secretary , the Past Masters , and also to every officer , for all

had ably supported him during his year ox office . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . W . Moult was presented to the Lodge . Bro . T . Bull P . M . then showed his proficiency by Installing Bro . Moult into the chair ; receiving , as he deserved , at the conclusion of the ceremony , the commendations of all present . The W . M . then invested his officers—Bros . E . H . Thiellay I . P . M .,

G . Haslett S . W ., Hughes J . W ., John Boyd P . G . S . G . S . Treasurer ( reinvested for the 15 th time ) , G . S . States P . G . S . Seo . ( re-invested for the 15 th time ) , Manby Assist . Sec , Leggott S . D ., Lester J . D ., Dr . Wilkinson I . G ., Torry D . O ., Caffall A . D . C ., Wood W . S ., Grant Tyler . Bro . John Boyd then gavo notice of motion , —That in future the initiation fee be fifteen guineas , and the joining fee twelve guineas .

In the event of this being carried , it shall not be enforced until March next . The W . M . then presented a jewel that had been unanimously voted to the retiring W . M . Bro . E . H . Thiellay , for the valuable services rendered by him to the Lodge . The jewel is of highly artistic construction , and boars an appropriate inscription . Bro . Thiellay returned thanks for tho elegant gift ; it would be a pleasing

recollection of the kindness and good feeling evinced to him by every brother in the Lodgo . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , 76 in number , adjourned to tho Crown Boom , where a sumptuous banquet and dessert was supplied by Bro . Dawkins . Grace having been sang , by Bro . Seymour Smith , G . Carter , Miss Florence Lavender and Miss Ellen Webb , the W . M . proposed tho toast of "The

Queen and the Craft , " also that of "the M . W . G . M . his Eoyal Highness the Princo of Wales . " Miss Florenco Lavender sang , with great taste and feeling , " Sweet Spirit , hear my Prayer , " which was loudly and deservedly applauded ; she also , iu response to the loud calls of the brethren , sang " Tell Mo , my Heart , " with equal taste . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Pro Grand Master ,

the Deputy Grand Master , and tho rest of tho Grand Officers , alluded to tho hononr conferred on tho Lodge by having one of ils members selected for the post of a Grand Officer ; he referred to Bro . John Boyd P . G . P . aud Grand Steward , who was one they only required to know to respect . ( Cheers ) . Bro . John Boyd , in his usual eloquent manner , returned thanks , he reminded the brethren that the hour was

getting late , so he would not occupy their time ; he passed deserved eulogiums on those distinguished brethren who were at the head of the Order , he felt proud in responding on their behalf . Miss Eliza Webb sang a verry pretty song , entitled the " Three Fishers . " Bro . E . H . Thiellay I . P . M . then rose and said , it was a pleasure to him , uow , for the first time , to claim his privilege , and to propose the toast of the

W . M . ( Cheers ) . They had seen his working in the various offices he had filled ; he was one worthy of their respect . He could say more in praise , but as the W . M . progressed they would see his good qualities . Bro . Carter sang " Sweethearts , " in his usual excellent style . The W . M . suitably replied , and before resuming his seat , proposed a special toast , —tho Health of an old ftnd respected Brother ,

whose name and services rendered to the Craft merited their respect . Bro . W . Watson P . M . P . G . S . had been Preceptor to this and many other Lodges ; he had devoted his time and energies to Freemasonry , and , as he was present at this installation , he hoped to see him at many a future one . Bro . W . Watson feelingly returned thanks . Miss Florenco Lavender again : delighted tho brethren , her song , the

" Wind that Blows , " being received with even greater applause than her former one . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Initiates , said , they had been fortunate in initiating that evening , also at the emergency meeting , gentlemen who he was proud to see among them . Their attention to tho ceremonies showed they wero impressed , and he hoped they would , in course of time , occupy

the chair . The responses of these brethren fully justified tho pertinent remarks made by tho W . M . The W . M . next proposed tho toast of the Visitors . They were numerous , and after mentioning their names seriatim , ho would call ou Bro . Frances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , to respond . This brother replied , and was followed by Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Both paid deserved compliments to the admirable

working , and thanked tho Lodgo for the hospitality shown thom . The W . M . then proposed tho healths of their worthy and respected Treasurer , Bro . J . Boyd , aud the Hon . Secretary , Bro . G . S . States . The former brother had been among them for over fifteen years . Ho had been twice Master , aud was tho Father of tho Lodgo , and ho ( tho W . M . ) would always look to Bro . Boyd for counsel and advice . ( Cheers . ) As to Bro . G . S . States , thoir indefatigable Secretary , he

was equally entitled to their regard . Ho had been invested for the 15 th time ( cheers ); ho know his duties thoroughly , and those duties wero always carried out satisfactorily . Tho W . M . also paid a deserved compliment to Bro . Manby , tho Assistant Secretary . Bro . G . S . States thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions . He , as Secretary , was pleased to say he had served over two apprenticeships , and , on looking round the room , he saw mauy dear , old , aud valued , frienda , In doing his duty , lie did ib as a Mason should do .

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He hoped he had given them satisfaction . In a Lodge numbering 90 members , a large amount of work was entailed , and ho thanked Bro . Manby for his kind assistance . Bro . John Boyd followed . Ho hoped the brethren were satisfied with the manner ho had performed his duties . He had been Treasurer for many years , but ho had never seen such a balance shown as on this evening . Before resuming hia

seat , ho would ask the W . M . to allow him to propose a toast , and that was the health of a brother well known and respected , although ho had arrived late . The Masonic Charities should be looked after , and he was pleased to seo Bro . F . Binckes P . G . S ., and Secretary of the Boys' School , amongst them . ( Cheers . ) They all know how hia energies were exerted on behalf of that noble Institution , aud

he hoped they would drink the toast with tho spirit it deserved . Bro . F . Binckes replied , in a speech much to the purpose . On its conclusion , tho W . M . consented to act as Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated . The Visitors were—Bros . Pateman P . M . 1597 , J .

Buscall 30 , J . Kemptou 1601 , C . Hunt 194 , H . Seager 194 , J . G . Baker 753 , Woodcock 1216 , Cox P . M ., Pilbeam W . M . 45 , J . Boyd 23 , Frances P . P . G . D . Surrey , Durham 177 , G . Tribbell 1287 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , G . Young P . M . 263 , G . Tyson 1314 , S . Smith 742 , Sultan 188 , Lenty 23 , G . W . West J . W . 1207 , & C

East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , Ryde . —On the 10 th inst . the brethren of this Lodge assembled at their Masonic Hall , Ryde , for the purpose of installing tho Worshipful Master elect , Bro . T . Morgan , the S . W . of tho Lodge . The ceremony of installation having been ably performed by Bro . Captain F . Newman P . M ., the

Worshipful Master invested his officers : —Bros . J . W . Fardell I . P . M ., G . Pack S . W ., J . Lowe J . W ., F . Newman Treasurer , A . Ay I ward Secretary , W . Brook S . D ., F . Carter J . D ., H . M . Harvey I . G ., E . Groves and B . Marvin Stewards , T . Brading Tyler . The brethren adjourned to Yelf ' s Hotel , whore an excellent banquet was served by Bro . Wavell .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 103 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 24 th instant , at Masons ' Hall Tavern , Mason ' s-avenuo , Basinghall-street , E . C . Bro . Croaker acted as W . M ., Bros . Bone S . W ., Abell J . W ., Rndderforth as Sec , E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , Turner S . D ., Triggs J . D ., Sayor I . G ., Christopher Tyler , John Ross P . M . The business of the evening

comprised the rehearsing of the first ceremony by the W . M ., tho ceremony of installation by Bro . John Constable P . M . and Treasurer , after which Bro . Abbott proceeded to address the Lodge upon tho history of Freemasonry , in continuation of his former lectures . He carried the account from 1730 to the commencement of thp year 1736 , tracing the principal events that occurred during tho Grand Master .

ships of the following : —The Duke of Norfolk , Lord Lovel , afterwards Earl of Leicester 1731-32 , Viscount Montague 1732-33 , tho Earl of Strathmore 1733-31 , tho Earl of Crawford 1734-35 , aud Viscount Weymouth 1735-36 . Ho laid particular stress upon the introduction of Freemasonry into America , mentioning the results of the latest researches in reference thereto ; ho further traced tho extension of

Freemasonry to different countries on tho Continent of Europe and other parts , also dwelt on tho dissensions that arose amongst English Craftsmen , which ultimately led to the unfortunate schism which extended to tho period of the Union in 1813 . Tho lecture was shorter than had been intended , owing to the business of tho evening having been unusually protracted . We noticed tho groat attention

that was paid to Bro . Abbott's exposition , tho facts of which , however interesting and important they may be , aro of necessity somewhat trying to recount . After tho Lodge had been called on , Bro . Bone was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bros . Cotter 554 and Solomons 185 wero elected members . There wore present Bros . J . D . Barnett , D . Posener , W . Snalling , S . L . Hickman , G . L . Walker , Turner , Triggs , Plummer , J . H . Rosa , Corner , & c , & c .

Prosperity Chapter , 290 . —This Chapter hold a Convocation on the 17 th of January , at the Masonic Hall , South Parade , Huddersfield . Present—Comps . W . Schofield Z ., liarrop H ., J . W . Turner J ., 0 . Wheawell Scribe E ., William Murphy Scribe N ., Hutchinson P . Z . Treasurer , Wall P . S ., E . Dyson A . S ., Mitchell A . S . ; also Comps .

William Smith P . Z ., William Dyson , Lewis Brierly , & c . Business—There being no ceremony , Comps . Wall , Brierly , and E . Dyson gave the first , second and third lectures respectively , in a most creditable manner , after which the Companions adjourned for refreshment , and spent a very happy and agreeable evening .

Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 342 . —Tho installation of Bro . H . J . Guy as Worshipful Master of this Lodgo took place at tho Freemasons' Hall , St . Georgc ' s-squarc . Portsea , on Wednesday , 17 th mat . Tho ceremony was performed by Bro . Tnrncy , aud subsequently the W . M . appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . It . J . Tnrncy I . P . M .,

W . Payne S . W ., G . P . Arnold J . W ., W . C . Ilcdward P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Willson P . M . Hon . Sec , Ilackman D . C , J . Willmott S . D ., G . C . Adamos J . D ., J . T . Craven jun . I . G ., rarkhonso and Green Stewards . During tho evening Bro . G . W . Smith , at tho request of a number of tho brethren of the Lodge , presented Bro . Tiiruoy I . P . M . with a Past

Master ' s Jewel , as a token of their appreciation of his conduct as Master of the Royal Sussex Lodge during the past year .

Peace and Harmony Lodge , I ^ o . 3-5 9 . —Bro . J . JClark was , on tho lath iust ., installed W . M . of this Lodgo for the ensuing year ; tho ceremony being performed by Bro . T . P . i ' ayno P . M . Tho officers for tho year were appointed by tho W . M . as follows : —Bros .

C . A . DyerLP . M ., E . Cross S . W ., Arthur J . W ., J . E . Weston P . M . Treasurer , A . J . Miller P . M . Secretary , G . Tilling S . D .,, ! . Andrews J . D ., D . Sanby I . G ., W . Waters P . M . D . C , K . G . Woatly Organist , Higgs Tyler , Norris and Voro assistant Tylers ; Coles P . M ., E , Cn » 3 and Martin Auditors ,