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Bro . Newton thanked the VV . M . and brethren for their kind reception , and alluded to the advance of Wecmasoiuy in thc wilds ol America , where Alasons always received a hearty and enthusiastic welcome . ,,.,-,,. " 'The Past and Present Ollieers" and the lylers toast

concluded a very agreeable programme . 'The ha-mony was provided bv the glee choir connected with thc Ir . dge , and bv Bros . J . G . Smith , D . Sinclair , VV . Liddlc , G . Porteous , E . Nicholls , T . Thompson , K . Ferry , and VVm . Richardson .

SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 15 S ) . — The installation meeting of this old and successful lodge was held at the Local Board of Health Room , Trinity-road , on 'Thursday , the 2 vd ult .. when a large number of brethren were nrcscnt , including Bros . Al . J . Sullivan , W . AL ; G . T . Green , S . W . ; E . Stutely , J . VV . ; A . Spears , P . AL and P . P . G . O ., 'Treas . ; VV . T . Carpenter , r . M .

and P . P . G . P ., Sec . ; | . Bagshaw , P . M . and P . P . G . O ., D . C ; A . Donovan , S . D . ; F . C Paul , J . D . ; R . Brown , LC ; Past Alasters R . Brett , T . Firminger , J . P . VVatts , R . Derry , and E . \ . Penney , 10 S 9 . Amongst the visitors were VV . Wood , VV . M . 1050 , antl P . G . J . W . ; W . Blakey , P . AI . , 59 ,, andP . P . A . D . C ; AI . VV . West , P . M . 10 S 9 , P . G . P .- T . AI . Ri" -g , P . AL 10 S 9 , and P . P . G . Reg . ;

IT . A . Johnson , W . AL ' ioSn ; IT . Black , S . SV . 1273 , and F . H . James , 3 S 1 J , South Africa . The disoensation for holding lhe lodge having been read , Brc . ' G . T . Green , W . AL elect , was duly presented and installed into the chair of K . S ., in a masterly and impressive manner by Bro . AI . J . Sullivan . After thc installation the W . AL . assisted by Bro . A . Spears , invested his

officers as follows : Bros . AL J . Sullivan , LP . AL ; h . Stutely , S . W . ; A . Donovan , J . VV . ; A . Spears , P . AL , Treas . ; ' . I . Deny , P . AL , Sec ; J . Bagshaw , P . M ., D . C ; F . C Paul , S . D . ; R . Brown , J . D . ; H . Sole , I . G . ; J P Watts , P . M ., and K . Plaltm , Stewards ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler . The lodge then proceeded to the election of a representative for the Provincial Charity

Committee ; Bro . A . Spears , P . AL , being unanimously reelected . Thc AV . M . read a letter lie had renewed from Bro . C . Moore , W . AI . 35 S , Loyalty Lodge Bermuda , thanking the brethren of his mother lodge for their congratulations on his advancement to the East . I he W . AL , ' in the nar .-. c of the lodge , then piesented Bro . Al . J . Sullivan , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel , as a which he

mark of their approval for the efficient manner in had discharged his duties as VV . AI . during the past year . Bro . Firminger , P . AL , proposed , and Lro . Derry , . AI ., seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . VV . 1 . Carpenter , I . AI ., the rctirin " - Sec , for thc able and painstaking manner in which he Lad performed the duties of tlie office for the last three yea-sThe vote having been carried , Bro .

Car-. penter , in returning thanks , said that owing to his business engagements he was obliged to relinquish the position with much reo-et . After votes of thanks had been passed to the Installing Alaster , and the Local Board of Health for thc use of the room , thc lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to their lodge room , where a recheree .- bannuet was admirably served b y Airs . Green ,

of the Britannia Ilotel . 'The room was tastefull y decorated with flags for the occasion , under the supervision of llro . Sole . . , ., The VV . M ., in giving the toast of " The Queen ami the Craft , " made special allusion to the narrow escape of Her Alajesty from the recent dastardly attempt on her life , and he also claimed that amongst her subjects their were none

more loya ' . than the Alasons , as a proot of which he pointed to the cnthusaism which prevailed at thc special meeting of the Grand Lodge . 'The National Anthem having been sung , the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England " was given and responded to with the utmost lovdty . The toast of " The Grand Officers , the Prov . Grand Alaster Viscount Holmesdale , and the Prov . Grand

Officers Past , and Present " having been duly honoured , Bro . Spears proposed "The Health of thc VV . AI ., and in doin" so , he alluded to the long connection of Bro . Green ' s fariily with the lodge , his lather and grandfather having bo : h successfully occupied the chair , and he expressed a hope that the VV . M . would be ong spared to continue a connection which had been so advantageous to

the lodge . , , , , ,, , . 1 Bro . Green , on rising to respond , thanked the brethren for the great honour thev had conferred on him in appointing him to the chair which his father had so ably filled , and , as a small token of love and regard for his mother lodge , and in "ratitude to the members for electing him to that exalted position , he begged to present them with a portra . of H . R . H . Lhe Prince oi Wales , attired as Grand Alaster at

England . , ,, . , . ,, Bro . Spears , as the oldest P . M . present accepted the handsome gift on behalf of the lodge , and thanked the VV . AI . for ' . lis generosity . . , ., . , ., These sentiments were received with acclamation by the

company . . , , ,, ,. . „ The toast of "The Installing and LP . Masters was acknowledged by Bro . AI . J . Sullivan , and the toast of " The P Al . ' s " was responded to by Bro . \ V . 1 . Carpenter . Bro j " Watt" gave "The Masonic Charities , and urged ' upci the brethren the desirability of studying the workings cf the different Charities , as well as contributing towards their maintenance .

, Bro . Sr . ears responded in a lengt y speech , in the course of which * ! -2 gave an interesting description of the working nf the . Minnie Charities , and also of the doings of the Provincial Charitv Committee , and he finished by making an earnest appeal to each member lo make every effort to extend our noble Charitable Institutions . The toast of "The Visitors" next succeeded , and was

responded to by Bros . Johnson , W . AL loSy , and James , 3 S 9 , South Africa . ... The W . AL " , ive "The Officers of the Lodge , " to . vhich Bro . Sttiteley rep lied in . 1 brief but happy speech . 'The 'Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a successful termination . Several brethren contributed some fiUt-Ct-e ^ SlUI iLiiimm ^""' - " 11 •C

... , first-class songs , which , together with the able assistance of Bro . 1 . B . West at the pianoforte , adeled much to the harmony ' of the mccing . Great praise is due lo Lin . Bagshaw , P . M ., for the energetic manner in which he discharged the duties of D . C , both at the installation and tbe banquet .

BLACKBURN . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . ¦ uri—The first quarterly meeting of this lodge for lhc present y .-nr was held at thc Old Bull Hotel , on Ihursday ,

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the 1 fith ult . In the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., Bra . K . Gornall , the chair was taken by the l . P . AL , Bro . S . Goklstonc . The officers present were Bros . H . 1 . Platts , S . VV . ; O . Sagar , J . VV . ; VV . C . Tiplady , Sec . ; G . IT . Holt , S . D . ; J . " S . Scott , J . D . ; and J . D . Hirst , I . G . There was a strong muster of the brethren , and amonerst the visitors we noticed Bros . Lamb , VV . M . 34 6 ;

Blenkhorne , P . AL 269 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and a ballot taken for Bro . Dr . Robinson , Eureka Lodge , 47 , Dundalk , Ireland , as a joining member , who was iinanimouly elected . Bro . ] os . jardine , being duly qualified , was raised to thc Sublime Degree of AI . AL , 111 a most impressive manner by Bro . I '' . Thomas , P . AL , P . Prov . Fowler

G . J . D . E . Lane ond P . Prov . G . R . Oxon . Bro . E . , having proved himself efficient , was then passed to the Degree of F . C . by the LP . AL , Bro . Goldstone . After Bros . Jardine and ' Fowler had received the congratulations of the ' brethren , the l . P . AL read the circular from the Grand Sec . desiring the attendance of the W . M ., P . AI . ' s , and Wardens at the special Grand Lodge meeting on the

13 th inst ., which , owing to the circular being addressed io the lodge , had only been received by the W . AI . and communicated to the brethren the night before , at the -weekly instruction meeting . Bro . Platts , S . VV ., in a neat arid appropriate speech , presented , for thc acceptance of the brethren , the following * resolution-. "That thislod < re'expresses its fervent sense of gratitude

for the providential escape of our beloved Queen in the recent dastardly outrage , and its admira'ion of her ceolness and courage in her great danger . VVe also pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may watch over and preserve her life and energies as the ruler of this country , and the patroness of our Order . " Bro . SagarJ . VV ., in happy and felicitous terms seconded

, the proposition of the S . W ., which , after being cordially endorsed by Bro . Thomas , P . AL , was most enthusiastically carried , and the first verse of the National Anthem rendered most effectively , the solo being taken by Bro . J . S . Scott , J . D . After the usual expressions of good wishes from the

visiting brethren and others to the chair , and regrets at the absence of the W . AL , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast , served up by the hostess , Mrs . Mitchell , in her accustomed admirable manner , followed by a long toast list , which was most agreeably disposed of .

WORKINGTON . — Sun and Sector Lodge ( No . 9 62 ) . —The tegular monthly meeting of this lodge was duly held on the 15 th ult ., when " Bro . A . E . Hill was passed tn thc degree of F . C . Bro . J . Thompson , S . W ., rose and asked the acting W . AL , Bro . " J . J . Coverdale , LP . AL , who officiated in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Recce , W . M ., to present Bros . J . VVood , P . AL , and G . B . AlcAIullcn

with their full suit of Provincial Grand Lodge clothing , which , as a mark of esteem , the brethren of the Sun and Sector had subscribed individually . The acting W . AL said it afforded him much pleasure to accede to the-wishes of his brother the S . VV . In a few appropriate words he presented Bros . VVood and AlcAIullcn , and requested them to retire and rcclothe , and on their

return to the lodge a few moie words would be said in reference to the event . The brethren having re-entered , 'The acting W . AL said he had much pleasure in performing so pleasing a duty as he had been called upon to do that evening , but thought the duty might have been placed in much more able hands than his . However , since he had it to dohe could say since his connection with No . 962 he

, had always found at the hands of the two recipients that help in Alasonic matters which it is necessary for one brother to do for another , lie could also compliment the three or four brethren who had taken each an active part in getting up this tribute of respect and esteem . He could also comp liment the whole of the brethren of the Sun and Sector Lodge , for when an appeal

was made to tli ' cm for any worthy object , they were ever ready to do their share . With regard to Bro . VVood , _ Past Alaster , who had the honour to be invested at the Provincial Grand Lodge , held here in October last , by the R . W . P . G . AL , Earl Bective , as P . G . S . B ., he might say that for his untiring zeal in Alasonry this last six years the lodge would not have been in quite the position it now enjoys ; and every

brother would bear him out when he said that Bro . VVood was always ready and willing to devote his lime lo any student of our ceremony and had the welfare of Alasonry in treneral so much at heart that he was worthy of the esteem and the handsome present he ( the W . AL ) had the pleasure in the name ol the committee and general members to present him ; and he only spoke thc feeling of the brethren

when he wished Bro . J . VVood , P . AL , all happiness in the world , and that he might be long spared fo enjoy the token of his brethren ' s love , which his endeavours had entitled him to . And Bro . AlcAIullcn ; he , also , was worthy the mark of esteem which had been jiaid him by his brethren . Although he had not yet attained the honourable nosilion of P . AL , he had filled the position of J . VV . to

his own credit and satisfaction to his W . AL . and bids fair , 1 think , at no distant dale , to occupy the chair of K . S . Bro . P . AI . VVood , in responding , said : Brethren , in ( lie name of Bro . AlcAIullcn and myself , I can scarcely find words strong enough to express our thanks for this mark of your respect and esteem , especially as wc are tolel that this presentation is not meant only as a

reward for what little Alasonic work Bro . AlcAIullcn or myself have been able to do either for the Sun and Sector in general or individual members it ; particular , but also as a strong proof of the esteem in which as individuals we are held by lhe brethren . With regard to the Alasonic work in general , brethren , we shall be happy to continue our endeavours for the advancement of our noble Craft as far as in our power lies . With respect to individual members . we

shall be happy to assist at all convenient times in getting up any of our brethren in any part of our beautiful workings . In conclusion , brethren , wc hope that the niiituafrespect and brotherly love which ex . sts between ourselves , and I am sure I may say every individual brother of lhe Sun and Sector , may long continue—that we shall alivays be able to hold out the right hand nf true fellowship to each other—to meet on the levil and to part on the

square . , "Hearty gorjd Wishes" been expressed , the lodge was closed in due form , when lhe brethren retired for a light refreshment , and two hours were very enjoyably spent in the usual manner , with Alasonic toasts and harmony .

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BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . — The members of this lodge met on 'Thursday the lCth ult ., at the Maionic Hall , presided over by thc W . AL , Bro . | . B . Sargent , supported hy Bros . C . VV . Duke , P . P . G . J . D ., P . AL , S . VV . ; A . D . " Woinerslev , J . VV . ; C R . Chandler , Prov . G . P ., D . C , Sec . '; H . C . V . Wells , P . M ., Hon . Treas . ; ] . Fielding , Org . ; B . II . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D .,

P . M ., as S . D . ; Henry Kimm , as J . D . ; J . F . Richardson , I . G . ; J . A . Middlc . mass , C . Martin , J . Foord , John B . Foster , and James Walder . Visitors : Bros . C . VV . Tombes , mo ; and Thompson , tCgj . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . Walder was passed to the Second Degree in an efficient manner by the VV . AI . Bro . C . VV . Duke very impressively raiscel Bro . I . B . Foster to lhe

Sublime Degree of a AI . AL 'The ballot was then taken for two gentlemen and declared unanimous . A resolution was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes , expressive of abhorrence at the dastardly attempt on the life of Her Alajesty the Oueen , and of congratulation upon Her Alajesty's providential escape . 'There being no other business the lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony .

GRAYS . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1343 ) . —The installation mieling of this lodge took place on Tuesday , tho 2 Sth ult ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , when the lodge was opened by Bro . Edwin Sturgeon , who was supported by his officers . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bros . Pringle and Hall were thin

passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Edwin Sturgeon now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Robert Gray , Past Grand Deacon , who had kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Alasler . Bro . Sturgeon introduced the S . W ., Bro . Frank Sackett , as W . AL elect , and Bro . Gray proceeded with the ceremony . In due course a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and performed their share in

the labours of lhe day . The following brethren were then appointed by the newly-elected W . AI . as his officers forthc year : Bros . D . Bartlett , S . VV . ; F . J . VV . Wingrovc , J . VV . ; E . Sturgeon , P . AL , Treas . ; Rev . ] . H . Rowlcv , Cliap . ; J . Howell , Sec ; T . Norris , S . D . ' j R . Lloyd- ' VVilliams , J . D . ; Potter , I . G . ; and Martin , Tyler . 'The addresses to Alaster and Wardens were delivered by

thc Installing Alaster , who throughout had ably conducted the ceremony , while the closing address was delivered most impressively by Bro . Alfred Sturgeon , P . AI . The Past Alaster ' s jewel of the lodge was presented to thc retiring . Master , Bro Sackett expressing to Bro . K . Sturgeon the satisfaction felt by thc brethren for the zeal he had displayed duringlhepast year . 'This tribute of regard

was gracefully acknowledged by the I . P . AI . It was mentioned incidentally lhat the two candidates in whom the St . John ' s Lodge were deeply interested had secured the support of the recently-established provincial organisation , and fervent hopes ^ yere expressed for the success of these applicants . The visitors tendered their " Hearty good wishes , " and lodge was closed .

After a short interval the banquet was served , and in a most satisfactory way . Ample justice having been done to the good things provided , the VV . AI . proceeded with the toasts . The loyal ones were loyally received . With that of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Alaster , the Karl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Alaster , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was associated the

name of Bro . Robert Gray , who was personally thanked by theW . M . for having taken so active a part in the dayi s proceedings . Bro . Gray , in replying , said it was always a pleasure to him to have his name associated with lhe distinguished Alasons who were at the head of our Alasonic Diet . This pleasure seemed to be intensified by the enthusiasm elicited from a recent event , where , through the intervention of the

Great Architect of the Universe , our Gracious Sovereign had escaped the dastardly attempt upon her life . In the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand AUster they had essentially the ri g ht men in ( he right places . The provinces likewise were singularly fortunate in having good and worthy gentlemen to preside over their destinies ; he thought Essex particularly so , as few men could be more

popular than was Uro . Lord Tenterden . Bro . Gray concluding his remarks hy thanking the brethren for the hearty reception they had given him . The next toast was that of " Lord Tenterden , Provincial Grand Alaster of Essex , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The lodge was favoured , inasmuch as it had two Grand Oflicers amongst its members . The W . AI .

would call on Bro . Alfred Sturgeon , Prov . Grand Deacon to respond . After the toast had been acknowledged , the I . P . AI . proposed " T he Health of the W . AI . " lie ( Bro . Edwin Sturgeon ) had a livel y recollection of the day when Bro . Sackett was initiated in this lodge . I le had steadily worked upwards , and had secured the esteem of one and all its members . He felt assured the business of the lodge would bc carried on

satisfactorily . Bro . Sackett , in reply , was gratified by what had been urged in his favour by llro . Sturgeon . He had been called upon at an earlier age than he could have anticipated . He , however , fully realised the deep responsibilities he had undertaken , and would strive to the uttermost to fulfil them . In replying to ' ¦ 'The Past Alasters" Bro . E . Sturgeon

, , after expressing his regret that unavoidable circumstances had prevented some of that body lrom attending , remarked that he felt he spoke the sentiments of all when he stated they did not consider their zeal should be relaxed now they had passed die chair . He felt all desired their association with the lodge should continue for many years . For " The Visitors , " to whom the W . AL gave a hearty

welcome , Bro . Alorgan replied . He regretted that owing to the exigencies of the train service several had been compelled to leave , but hcfclt he could express the gratification all felt at the success of the day's proceedings . He congratulated the loelge on ( lie estimation in which it was held , as evidenced by the great accession to its roll of members

during tlie past year , and tendered thanks for the genial spirit of hospitality displayed by the brethren . "'The Alasonic Institutions" were next referred to , thc W . AL urging the brethren to a consistent and steady support . For "The Officers , " Bro . J . W ., in thc absence of the S . VV ., replied . Bro . F . J . VV . VVingrove regretted the absence of Bro . Bartlett . He fully appreciated the honour that had been conferred upon Wm by the W . M . He pleaded guilty to the fact of being imbued with a spirit oi