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little , if any thing , of our great Charities for their benefit , at the risk of tiring the brethren , most of whom he recognised as supporters of our Institutions , he would go over the old ground , and spoke at length of thc financial position of each of the Institutions , and of the benefits conferred , concluding with an earnest appeal for the subscription list of Bro . Stephens on behalf of the Boys' School . The

toast of " The Visitors " was next given . The fact that so large a number were present , the W . M . thought to be evidence of the cordial manner in which visitors were always received , and of their appreciation of the hospitality extended to them . Bros . Bickerton , W . M . Sphinx Lodge ; Copestick , P . M . Gresham Lodge , 869 ; and H . Gompertz , W . M . Earl of Zetland Lodge , 1364 ,

replied . Bro . Bickerton spoke in very feeling terms of the pleasure he , in common with the rest of the visitors , had experienced at being in the lodge and hearing the -very perfect manner the installation had been conducted * , he also spoke of the frequent antl kindly interchange of visits by the officers of this and his own lodge , which meet under the same roof , and hoped the same cordial feeling

and goodwill would everexist . Bro . Copestick said , while he regretted the loss of Bro . Stephens from his own lodge , he heartily congratulated the brethren of 1475 , 0 T thc ' good fortune in numbering amongst their Past Masters so worthy and zealous worker . Bro . H . Gompertz followed , saying he had been present at the consecration and at every installation since , and in matk ' tng the progress and

efficient manner in which all the duties were carried out he was much pleased , and of the hospitality extended to visitors the large gathering present bore sufficient evidence of their appreciation . Other complimentary toasts followed , and the evening was greatly enlivened by a well arranged programme of songs by the members of the lodge , under the immediate superintendence of Bro . Strib-Ving , the Organist .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , 19 th u ' . t ., the W . M ., Bro . John Douglass , in the chair , assisted by Bros . C . J . Scales , S . W . ; W . Side , J . VV . ; R . T . Kinghan , I . P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 , Secretary ; George Clark , jun ., D . C , as S . D . ; H . Lovegrove , W . S ., as J . D . ; C . C . Cruikshanks as I . G . ;

Brummcll , Steward . The visitors present were Bros . Fied . Binckes , P . G . S ., SFC . Boys' School ; Pitman , Orpheus j Kauffman , 1732 ; Blunt , 422 ; Cleverly , 1107 ; R . W , Hayday , P . M . 504 ; W . Hayday , 304 ; Barrett Kidder , 12 ; and Brent , 769 ; and members , Bros . J . J . Steele , Gilbert , jun ., Edmonds , Fortescue , Perks , Wiltshire , Dims-• iale , Burton , and others . Bros . Clarkson and Shepherd

having been entrusted , were raised to the Sublime Degree ot Master Mason . Tbe ba ' . lot was taken for Messrs . Potter and Conolly , but as they were unable to be present there was no other business before tbe lodge , which was closed down iu the Three Degrees . At the banquet table , after the usual toasts of "The Queen , " "M . W . G . M ., " and " Grand Officers , " the toast of " The Visitors " was

proposed by the W . M ., and ably responded to , especially by Bro . Binckes , who , as is usual with him , made a very effective speech in behalf of the Charitable Institutions of the Order in general , and the Boys' School in particular . The speech of this worthy brother had such an effect that

a further sum of twenty guineas was collected at thc table , in addition to the large sum collected at a former meeting , to be divided between the W . M . and I . P . M . as Stewards for the Boys' and Girls' Festivals respectively . The Tyler ' s toast was given at an early hour , and thc brethren separated .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 . )—This lodge having removed to the Alexandra Palace , the first meeting was held thereon Tuesday , the 18 th ult , when tbe members present were : —Bros . VV . T . Pu . kiss , the W . M . ; T . Press , S . W . ; H . B . D . Dunn , J . W . ; R . V . Davies , Treas . ; A . J . Berry , Sec ; 11 . C . Frampton , S . D . ; J . N . Thompson , J . D . ; J . LTdridge , D . C ; G .

Edmunds , I . G . ; E . Grout ,. Org . ; G . Carey , Steward ; C Hutchinson , T . Jackson , J . H . Bastable , J . Cox , S . Hawkins , G . Chuttcr , J . Reid , J . Brown , and G . E . Trcdsham The visitors were : —Bros . Hollis , P . M . No . 167 , P . P . S . B . Herts . ; J . Rowe , P . M . 167 ; J . Shaokell , P . M . 193 * , J . Yeoman , W . M . 167 ; J . F . O . Wood , 1288 ; J . Searle , 1288 ; A . Speller , 217 ; J . Wilkinson , 167 ; J .

Swinyard , 1178 ; and A . J . Mucklow , 1685 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Reid was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Brown was pasied to the degree of F . C . Bro . Frodsham , of Lodge No . 3 , was then balloted for as a joining member , and declared unanimously elected . A sum of £ 3 5 s . was unanimously voted to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who had accepted the office of Steward for the Girls' School . Several propositions for initiates and

joining members were then received , when the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a repast was served in a style which reflected the greatest credit on Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , the wellknown caterers and proprietors of the Palace . The usual toasts were given , that of " The Visitors" being responded to in the most able manner by Bro . Hollis ; and some vocal assistance rendered by the brethren brought to a conclusion a very successful meeting .

SOUTHAMPTON . — Southampton Lodge ( No . 394 ) . —The installation of the Senior Warden , Bro . Bone , as W . M . of this lodge for the year ensuing , took place at Freemasons' Hall on the 19 th ult ., in the presence of a numerous attendance of brethren , the Board of

Installed Masters numbering nineteen , and including the W . M . ' s of the Peace anil Harmony , thc Shirley , and the Albert Edward Lodges , with the Mayor of Southampton , Bro . J . Blount Thomas , P . M . of the Royal Gloucester Lodge . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . W . Hickman , W . M ., and D . P . G . M . of

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Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and the W . M . elect invested his officers as follow : —Bros . F . H . McCalmont , W . M ., S . W . ; W . J . Hickman , P . M ., J . W . ; W . Furber , P . M ., Treas . ; E . T . Howell , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . S . Scott , Chap . ; H . P . Aslatt , D . C ; Alex . Paris , S . D . ; Henry Lashmore , J . D . ; G . Dymott , P . M ., I . G . ; and Biggs , Votes of thanks afterwards accorded

Tyler . were to the D . P . G . M . for his important services during the day ; the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . W . Walker , at whose absence , through indisposition , much regret was expressed , and to certain officers for past services . The installation banquet was served by Bro . DartnaU , and presided over by the VV . M . elect , to whom many hearty congratulations weie tendered .

TUNBRIDGE WELLS . — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —The usual meeting took place at the Pump-room , on Wednesday , the 19 th ult . Bro . W . B . Bacon , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . H . D . M . Williams , S . W . ; C . Graham , acting J . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Hodgkin ; T . F . Bates , Sec . ; J . Burton , S . D . ; J . Dunkley , J . D . ; Strange , Tyler ;

Boorman , T . Elliott , Rule , Read , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Drgtecs , and having been closed down to the First Degree , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler took place , antl was unanimous in favour of Bros . A . D . M . Williams ; W . S . Elers , P . M . ; and Strange . 'The Audit Committee were appointed ,

and the members elected to serve were Bros . Cheale , Elliott , and Graham . Bro . Read , P . M ., propositi that the usual Past Master ' s jewel be given to Bro . Bacon . The VV . M . proposed , and Bro . Williams seconded , tbat Bro . Lord George Nevill and Bro . Dickenson , both of the Tunbridge Lodge , be joining members of the lodge . An important notice of motion having been given by the VV . M . the lodge was duly closed .

BUXTON . — Phcenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 1235 ) . —The anniversary of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 ; h ult ., at the Court House , when there was an assemblage of brethren from all parts of the province . 'The following were among those present : —Bros . J . II . Lawson , VV . M . ; E . J . Sykes , P . P . G . St . Bearer , I . P . M . ; E . C . Milligan , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; R .

R . Duke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Josiah Taylor , P . M ., Treas ., P . P G . St . Bearer ; P . LeGros , S . W . ; W . Boughen , J . W . ; VV . Lees , Sec ; W . D . Sutton , S . D . ; W . Goodwin , I . G . ; G . Smedley , R . Hulme , Stwds . ; W . Needham , G . F . Barnard , H . D . Hudson , William Cannell Cheever , John Edwin Harrison , W . C . Moore , S . W . 1688 ; A . Oram , VV . F . Mill , G . Goodwin , T . W . Brittain , J . H . Taylor , John

Oram , J . Stanley , Treas . 17 C 9 ; Jos . Whalley , J . Heathcott , Jas . C . Hyde , and R . H . Hyde . The visitors present were , Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . M ., P . G . Chaplain ; W . W . Jendwine , P . M . O 81 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . VV . Wyatt , j . W . 6 54 ; W . T . Gunson , 1089 ; G . J . Wood , J . W . 1028 ; J . Whitehead , S . W . 654 ; H . Hirst , S . D . 1405 ; A . Sandilands , J . D . 1688 ; A . Stubbe , P . M . 850 , P . G . A . D . C . ; J .

H . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . C . East Lancashire ; Geo , Wilson , 1028 ; A . Schofield , P . M . 1028 ; VV . Milligan , I . P . M . 884 , P . J . G . W . ; C J . Bennett , 654 . The lodge was opened in due form at two o ' clock by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . H . Lawson , who after the usual routine business proceeded to raise Bro . W . C . Cheever , which ceremony he performed in such a manner as to receive thc

encomiums of all the brethren present . The lodge was then closed to the Second Degree , and Bro . W , Milligan , P . M . 889 , P . G . J . W ., took the chair for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Philip Le Gros , S . W ., who was presented by Bro . Sykes , P . M ., and Bro . Lawson , W . M . The installation ceremony was performed in a most able and beautifully impressive manner by Bro . W .

Milligan , P . M . 881 , P . G . J . W ., assisted by Bro . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . S . B . East Lancashire . After the ceremony the W . M . appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . H . Lawson , I . P . M . ; W . Boughen , S . W . ; W . D . Sutton , J . W . ; Josiah Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Smedley , Sec . ; C Wilkinson , S . D . ; VV . Goodwin , J . D . ; C . Gwinnell , D . C ; H . Wint , Std . Bearer ;

G . Marsden , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Lees , I . G . ; R . Hulme , and J . Gladwin , Stewards ; A . Pyle , Tyler . An adjournment was then made to St . Ann ' s Hotel , where an elegant and sumptuous banquet had been prepared by the proprietors , Messrs . Harrison and Le Gros , in a style every way worthy of the reputation of the house , for the companions of the chapter and the brethren of the lodge .

When the cloih was removed and grace had been said by Bro . the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . G . C , who had also assisted in the ceremonies of the lodge , there were the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The newly-elected W . M . presided , and in proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " made a touching allusion to the great domestic affliction which had fallen on the Royal House since the last

anniversary of the Phcenix Lodge , expressing himself confident that every brother would unite with every subject and every Mason in deepest sympathy with her Majesty on that occasion . "The Health of the Prince of Wales " was also proposed by the President , who remarked on the eminent services his Royal Highness had rendered to Masonry , and the high estimation in which he was held

by the brethren generally . The following toasts were subsequently proposed— "The Eail of Carnarvon , R . W . Pro . G . M . and G . ist Principal U . A ., with the Officers , Present and Past , of Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter ; " " The Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M .,

Pro Grand Sup . R . A ., Bro . II . C . Okeover , R . W . D . P . G . M ., P . G . 2 nd Principal , and the Officers , Present and Past , of P . Grand Lodge and Chapter ;" "The Newly-Installed P- ' ncipals ; " "The Newly-Installed W . M . ; " " The Installing Masters and Principals ;" " The Visitors ; " " The I . Past Master and Past

Principals ; " " The Charities ; " " The Officers of the Lodge ; " " The Treasurers of the Lodge and Chapter ; " " To all

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Poor and Distressed Masons . " In proposing " The Healih of the Immediate Past Master , " Bro . J . H . Lawson , the newly-installed Master , expressed the great pleasure it gave him to propose that toast , and the additional pleasure he had in investing him with the jewel , which the lodge hatl unanimously voted him as some recognition of the estimation they held of his valuable services during his

term of office . The jewel was of \ ery elegant design , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to W . Bro . J . H . Lawson , P . M ., by the brethren of the Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann , Buxton , as a token of regard antl appreciation of his services as VV . Master , Oth Feb ., 1 S 79 . " The whole of the proceedings throughout were perfectly satisfactory , and a most pleasant day was spent in perfect harmony .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . -512 ) . — This prosperous provincial lodge met in goodly numbers at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . Fox , P . M . Lebanon , W . M . ; Francis , P . P . G . D . C Surrey , acting S . VV . ; Hi-scox , I . G ., acting j . W . ; J . Hammond , P . M . 201 , I . P . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . of Middlesex , Treasurer ; VV .

Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , & c , Secretary ; E . Raw , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . D . ; Kent , J . D . ; Moody , D . C ; Tagg , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bro . Handel , of the Wolsey , was the sole visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M , with the as-istance of his officers , passed Bio . Human to the degree of V . C . He then vacated

thc chair in favour of the I . I ' . M ., who most ably raised Bro . Prime to the degree of a M . M . Letters of apology for non-attendance from the Wardens antl others having been read , thc lodge was duly closed , antl the brethren adjourned to a collation . "The Queen and the Craft , " "Thc M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been duly hi . noured , the W . M . in very

warm terms proposed "The Health of the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , and the rest of the P . G . O . ' s , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of Bro . W . Hammond , P . G . D . The toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Hammond responded . In his speech he eulogised the services cf Bro . Col . Burdett to the cause of Freemasonry in genera ] , and to the Province of Middlesex in particular .

He believed that no Masonic province had ever attained so high a position in so short a time as Middlesex had . This happy state of things was undoubtedly due to the zeal displayed in ils welfare by the distinguished subject of the toast . In conclusion , he briefly touched upon the merits of the brethren composing the remainder of the staff of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " 'The Health of

the VV . M . " followed . In proposing this toast the I . P . M . deplored the indisposition which had prevented their W . M . at the very commencement of his Mastership from taking that active part in its administration which the position demanded . He believed that their W . M . ' s interest in all things Masonic could not be surpassed by any member of their mystic Order , and that when he lelt the chair of the

Hemming Lodge Ire would carry with him the respect of every member . This toast having been duly honoured , the W . M . made a brief reply , and immediately proposed " The Health of the Visitor . " Bro . Handel in response expressed the great pleasure his visits to the Hemming Lodge had invariably afforded him . He was impressed with the " work , " delighted with thc harmony manifested by the members , and gratified with the hospitality

always displayed by No . 1512 . In conclusion , he hoped that they would shortly permit him to come among them as a joining member . The toasts of " The Past Masters " antl " Thc Officers" came next , and were suitably acknowledged by Bros . W , Hammond and E . Hopwood . Thc remainder of the evening having been agreeably spent , the members separated at an early hour , highly pleased with the instruction and the entertainment that had been afforded them .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 14 th ult ., at Bro . Garbett ' s fine hall on Anglesea Hill , attached to the Sir Robert I ' ccl , when an unusually large gathering of the brethren of the lodge and district assembled to bid farewell to one who had not only added a lasting lustre to the

lodge , but had gained for himself the deep attachment and esteem of all who knew him , both in his private and Masonic life . We refer to Bro . Past Master George Spinks , I . P . M . of the lodge , who , as Assistant Commissary in the Army Service Corps , sailed on the following Tuesday in charge of stores for the Cape of Good Hope . The lodge was opened by Bro . Hay Grieve Pieken , W . M .,

supported by the following Past Masters and Officers : — Past Masteis Dr . Spurrell , also P . M . 615 , and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; C . Coupland , also P . M . 913 , and P . P . G . J . W , Kent ; W . Weston ; T . D . Hayes , also W . M . 913 ; A . Penfold , also P . M . 913 ; II . Shaw , S . W . ; D . Deeves , J . W . ; W . Murphy , Treas . ; | . Kennedy , Sec ; W . Welding , J . W . ; T . Holleyman , J . D . ; H . Harding ,

Org . ; H . A . Watkins , Steward ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Bro . Anderson acted as I . G . The visitors present included Bro . J . Scott Mutch , W . M . 706 ; A . Woodley , W . M . 700 ; T . Newman , 1604 ; ] . Sculley , 3 63 ; J . A . Elder , 1472 ; E . W . Crews , 13 ; T . E . Hassell , " 13 ; S . Hare , 706 ; C Jolly , 913 [ Freemason ) , and others . The lodge having been opned , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Bro . Richard Soars , Sergt-Major , 6 th

Brigade Royal Artillery , of Lodge No . 4 6 5 in India , was balloted for , and accepted as a joining member . Sergt .-Major E . Maul , R . H . A ., and Sergt . John Steer , of the ist Brigade , H . A ., were then , after ballot and approval , initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and then Bro . Robert Anderson was raised to the Sublime Degree . The initiates were then called up to the pedestal , and the W . M . recited the E . A . charge to them most eloquently . Bro . Weston then rose , and said he felt that before they closed they woulil