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fche W . M . was enthusiastically received , as also was that of the I . P . M ., Bro . Thomas Geach . Bro . A . R . Lethbridge then presented Bro . Geach with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Thos . Geach P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge Ebrington , 1847 , in appreciation of his Masonic zeal . 18 S 8 . "

Bro . Geach suitably acknowledged the gift . Tho toasfc of the P . M . ' s of the Lodge having been given , Brother S . Jew , in proposing fche Treasurer and Secretary , said no two better officers conld ba fonnd . Bros . Nicholson and Lose replied . Later in the evening Bro .

Jew presented Bro . Sutton with a splendid marble clock , with a cathedral gong , bearing the following inscription , on a silver plate : — " Presented by the brethren of Lodgo Ebrington , 1817 , to Bro C . P . Sutton , as a mark of esteem on his leaving tho neighbourhood , 1888 . "

Bro . Jew said Bro . Sutton had rendered valuable services to tho brethren , being most assiduous as a junior officer ; he had often catered for the Lodge in an admirable manner . Bro . Snfcton waa mosfc genial in manner , and ever ready to assist the W . M . or tha Lodge in every way possible . Bro . Sutton suitably replied . Other Masonic toasts were given .

EERRUM LODGE , No . 1848

THE annual festival was celebrated in the Masonic HaU , Middles , borough , on the 11 th inst ., when Bro . Henry Cochrane , the W . M . elect , was installed . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powhtt ' D . P . G . M . of the North and East Eidings and Pasfc Graud Warden of England , ia the presence of a very large gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and Visiting

brethren of neighbouring Lodges . The following Officers wero invested : —Bros . Cooper I . P . M ., Longbotham S . W ., Ward J . W ., Dales Chaplain , Winberscbladen S . D ., Glen J . D ., Proudlock I . G ., Cochrane Secretary , Cowper Treasurer , Malcolm D . C , Brewster and Jones Stewards , Ingram Tyler . After the investiture , a banquet was held at the Corporation Hall .

HERSCHELL LODGE . No . 1894

ON Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., the members of this Lodge held their meeting in their new quarters at the Leopold Institute , Slough , which was recently opened by the Duchess of Albany . The Lodge has now the use of one of the finest rooms in the kingdom , its chief

adornment beins ** a portrait of the great astronomer after whom ifc is named , and which was presented to his grandson , Sir William Hersohell . The ceremony was attended by the Rev . It . P . Bent , one of the founders and first Master of the Lod'e , and other brethren .

SPENCER LODGE , No . 2197

A meeting of thia Temperance Lodge was held on Monday evening , the 9 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Douglas , Iale of Man . The business included the initiation of one candidate , the raising of another , and the proposal of two further candidates . Bro . T . H . Nesbitt W . M . conducted the labours of the Lodge , with his

nsual ability . Subsequently tho brethren partook of an excellent supper , provided by Bvo . G . J . Nattan , of the Granville Hotel . The W . M . presided . The visitors were in strong force , and a most harmonious evening was spent .

HENDON LODGE , No . 220 G

AN emergency meeting of this flourishing young Lodge was held on Saturday , the 14 th instant , at the Welsh Harp , Henchm . There were present Brother W . A . Scurrah W . M ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Treasurer , A . H . Scurrah Secretary , Thorn S . W ., Fraser J . W ., Lewis S . D ., Nottingham J . D ., Hearn D . C , Langley I . G ., Wheeler Organist-, Whiting Tyler , and a goodly number of members and

visitors ; Bro . Mather being among the former . The visitors were Bros , H . Dickey W . M . 1613 , Midgeley 1741 , Mayes 179 , A . W . Gerrard and Webb 2048 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and after the usua'

preliminariea the following F . C's were entrusted , and they retired : — W . B . and A . M . Parsons , C H . Watts , aud Mansell Powell . Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the last named brethren were duly raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . Lodgo was resumed in fche second degree and Bro . F . "W . Hearne , J . Hudson , J . H . D . ibbs ,

and T . Eason wero passed to the F . C . degree . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . G . H . Stausall , H . Elliott and Williams , and was found unanimous in their favour . AU threecancliria'es being present , they were duly initiated into tho mysteries of Freemasonry . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren

subsequently dined together , tho W . M . presiding . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were severally honoured , Bro . Mather responding for the Grand Lodge . The acting I . P . M ., Bro . W . M . Stile .- proposed the toast of the W . M ., in very felicitous terms . The name of Iiro . W . A . Scurrah was received with enthusiasm , the toast being heatt ly

responded to by tho brethren . In reply the W . M . eaid : —I beg to thank onr Bro . Treasurer for the very kind way in which ho has proposed the toast of my health , and you , breth .-en , for the mannerin which you have responded to it . Most of yon know the difficiilth-s experienced in the foundation of this Lodge . 1 did think , at one

time , that we should not be successful , bud as yon know the warrant ¦ was granted and our Lodge has been formed . We are progressing most favourably , aud although our Lodgo is only six months old wo have around this festive Board 22 members , which bears out tlie statement I made to the Grand S ; cvetary when I urged upon him the

desirability of our forming this Lodge , that there were many thousand inhabitauts in Heudon , but it had no Lodge . This seemed to have great weight with the Graud Secretary , and there is no doubt that to that fact we , iu a great measure , owe the existence of our Lodge . I fee ] repaid for all fche trouble I hare taken by seeing so many worthy

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members around me ; brethren whom I respect and esteem , aud wh > are without doubt the right men to bring into Freemasonry , men who will uphold mo and nil Masters who follow me , and support an 1 maintain tho dignity of the Lodge . The Initiates was responded 11 by the newly-made brethren , each expressing the gratification hi

felt at becoming a member of fche Craft , and his admiration of UVJ solemn and beautiful ceremony of initiation . BrothersDickey , Mayes , Midgoley , Gerrard and Webb responded for tbe Visitors . In proposing fche toast of tho Officers , tho Worshipful Master spoke in very high terms of Brother Thorn , adding tl at ho knew the work

tin r mgh ' y , and was quite able to take tho chair of W . M . when elected to that ; p siti n . Tne J . W . Brother Fraser was also well np in hia work and took tho greatest interest in the Lodgo . Although he was detained by pressure of business from attending tie meeting in tie earlier part of the evening , he , the Worshipful Masto-, was quite

sure thafc their worthy J . W . was on thorns until he rt * no ' ud the L-nlge . The Lodge was fortunate , too , in its Junior Officers ; tho S . D . was an initiate of his in fche Henry Levander Lodg ) , besides being the son of a very old friend . Both Brother Lewis and Brother Nottingham , their Deacons , knew the work thoroughly well ,

Brother Langley , their I . G ., was coming on in a most efficient manner , aud Brother Hra-n D . C . had rendered most valuable assistance . Their Organist , Brother Wheeler , waa deserving of great praise for the manner in which the musical part of the ceremonies had been performed . The thanks of the Lodge weie a ' ao dno

to Bros . Hearn , D -bbs and ILidson for their aaai -taico as a C loir , thoy had given the brethren much pleasnro . The proceedings were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music by several brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought tho proceedings to a close , the brethren separating at an early hour .

Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —At the meeting on Monday last , at Pro . Webb ' a , Ra'lway Hotel , Putney , there were present Bros . Radcliffj W . M ., Round S . W ., Grant J . W ., Vernon S . D ., Spooner J . D ., Alexander I . G ., Brooks

Secretary , and Bro . Verran ; P . M . a Webb , Feitherstonc , & i . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Brooks candidate . Bro . H . J . Verran , of Mount Edgcumbe Lodge , No . 1446 , waa unanimously elected a member . The Lodge was closed in doe form until Monday the 30 fch insfc ., ab 8 p . m .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1428 . —

Meeting held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Coleman Street , E . G ., on Thursday , 12 th January , afc 6 * 30 p . m . Present Bros . R . Greening ( W . M . of the Mother Lodge ) W . M ., D . Hills S . W ., P . W . Potter P . M . J . W ., J . L . Barrett S . D ., J . K . Pitt J . D ., T . Otfens I . G ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , W . Paddle P . M . Treasurer

W . J . Ball Secretary ; also Past Mastera Munday , Berry , Saql , Amsden , Surridge , and Rush , and Bros . Jolliffe , Bromhead , Tuck , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of previous meeting confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was very ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Bromhead acting as candidate , and was

completed by instruction in proof of proficiency . Lodge was called off and on , aud was then passed fc ) F . C degree , Bro . Muuday taking ihe chair of K . S ., as Installing Master . Bro . Rush was presented as W . M . elect , and the Lodge having been raised , the full ceremony of forming a Board of Installed Masters in antient form was rehenr-ted

in perfect manner , Bos . Saul and Paddle occupying the Wardens ' chairs . The ceremony of installation was worked throughout , with proclamations and addresses , in most able mann * r hy Bro . Muuday , the Board of Installed Masters being closed with full ritnal . Lodge was then closed down , and Bros . Biomhead and O . veus were admitted

members . A vote of thanks , was recorded on the m nut-s in favour of Bro . Munday for his excellent working of th- ; install ition ceremony . The Benevolent Association in connection with the Lo Ige received additional support from joining members , and the Lodge was thou closed in perfect harmony .

On tho 19 th—Bros . D . Hills W . M ., Bt-rry S . W ., J . L . Barrett J . W ., J . Tattersall S . D ., Surrage J . D ., Gomnw I . G ., James Stevens P . M . and Preceptor , VV . Puddle P . M . and Trea-iurer , J . K . Pitt P . M . Assistant Preceptor , W . J . Ball Hon . Sec , H . Wfiiehou-o , VV . Baber P . M ., Jolliffe , Eisenmanu , O-vens , Blloham ' era P . M ., and

others . Lodge opened aud minutes of previous ui ^ e . tiug wvre confirmed , lu the F . C degree Bro . Eisenmann , as candidate for raising , proved prnfieieuey , and Lodge having opened in M . M . drgree the W . M . Bro . Hills ably rehearsed iho ceremony nf r isinsr , and completed the work by an admirable delivery of 'he tr d tion 1

history . Lodge ¦¦* « .- » low red in due form , and B < o . B-rr / e . ie -ted us W . M . for ensuing week . A committe was formed f re rryingout trie preliminary arrangements I ' or a smoking cnoert . to be a ven by the L ' ldge on the last Thursiay in February . No further business offering tho Lodge was clo-ed in perfect hartnn : y .

Bro . J . "Wavell was on Monday formally ins-tallcd W . M , of the Albany Lodge , No . 151 , in suece- 'sion to iJro . G . R . King . Iu tho evening the < . u > t , 'mary b . mq let took , lace at the Bugle Hotel , Newport , I-de of Wi ght .

On Wednesday evening , the 11 th insfc ., a ALisonicb . ilI was given at the Drill Hall , Peterborough , there b-ing a large Assemblage , including the Earl Etksfcon , the Gr . M . fov Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire .

A concert for tlie benefit of fche poor of Stranraer v / p , * * held in the now Town H-iU on Friday night , the 13 th hint ., under the patronage of Bro . the Right . Houonrabd * the Bui of Stair . The concert was a suects- , and w , s followed by a dance , iu which the Freemasons and their friend- * joined .

Bro . Emra Holmes , Provincial Prior of Canada , and Pasfc Graud Provost of England , has ro igned his otlice as Representative of fche Great Priury of Canada .