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Mather , A . G . D . C . j . and W . J . Crutch , P . P . G . S . B . He'ts , also replied . " 'he Treasurer and Secretary" was next given by the W . M ., who observed that in Bro . Baker , their Treasurer , they had a brother who would take care of their funds , and that in Bro . Hogard they had a very energetic Secretary , in whose hands the work of the lodge was safe .

Bro . Major W . H Baker , Treasurer , returned thanks , and said that the duties of Treasurer at the present time wfre necessarily light , but he was pleased to say that , although this was their first meeting , lhey were quite solvent . While he Has connected with the lodge be would do his utmost to advance its best interests . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , also replied , and

said that as the Secretary of the lodge he was pleased to know they were in a very good position . The position of Secretary was a very proud one to occupy , and as he had performed the work elsewhere , he hoped to carry out the duties in such a manner as to gain the confidence of future W . M . ' s . Their W . M . had kindly invested him with the collar of Secretary , and he trusted that he had thus far not

abused that confidence . He believed the members were satisfied with what had been done , and he hoped that the future would be as bright as the present . " The Charities " having- been proposed by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I ., replied , and said it was not the first time in the short history of the lodge that the toast had been given , for it had been most practically responded

to by Bro . Alderman J . Savory , who nobly took up nearly £ 50 . The history of the Charities in the past was a glorious one to record , and he thought that when the total for the year was made it would not be far short of £ 60 , 000 contributed to their three Masonic Institutions . They could not forget the fact that Grand Lodge had given £ 11 , 000 , and it was something to know they were so ably supported

by that body . The first Festival of the year would be that of the Benevolent Institution , and the Chairman would be Bro . Sir George Elliot , when he trusted they would be supported as they always had been . Looking forward to next year , he would remind them the Girls' School would hold their Centenary Festival , when he expected the other two Charities would have to stand by . He hoped they would

support the Institution he represented and take up the case of the aged . If report spoke truly , the Girls' School would have a large sum , and he hoped they would realise £ 35 , 000 —that being the amount they were anxious to raise—which was a total that had never yet been realised . He had no doubt it would not be long ere the Secreiary of the R . M . I , for Boys visited them again . He hoped that as the lodge

progressed the brethren would continue to practically support the Charities . In response to the appeal of Bro . Terry , the Secretary intimated his willingness to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the R . M . B . I . "The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast brought a successful meeting to a close .

GATESHEAD-ON . TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this old lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of brethren . The W . M ., Bro . E . Shewbrooks presided , and was supported and assisted by Bros . W . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; A . Rhage ,

P . M . ; J . Moult , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Courbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; W . Dalrymple , S . W . ; W . Brown , J . W . ; W . F . Raeburn , Sec . ; T . Thompson , S . D . ; T . Spedding , as J . D . ; M . R . Wright , a * I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . j E . Carr , Stwd . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Among the members present were Bros . W . H . Denton , T . S . Hall , R . C . Tate , R . Swanston ,

J . W . Porter , T . Swan , G . C . Potts , T . Wright , , W . W . Ferguson , J . T . Harrison , P . M . ; and J . Bulmer . The visiting brethren were strongly represented by Bros . J . T . Ridley , W . M . 4 r , 6 ; J . Page , P . M . 406 ; R . G . Salmon , P . M . 41-6 ; . ] . S . B . Bell , P . M . 406 ; W . M . Lyon , I . P . M . 406 ; F . W . Pittuck , W . M . 1643 ; D . Broadhurst , P . M . 406 ; N . Latinga , Sec , 406 ; R . S . Naylor , LG . 406 ; T . R . Jobson , J . D . 1664 ; T . A . Moffitt , J . W . 424 ;

W . Mathieson , 4 S 51 ; J . A . G . Ross , W . M . 481 ; G . Hurdy , P . M . 1743 ; and many others . Mr . G . Hibbert , Adam Dodds , and J . D . Murton were duly elected by ballot , and being in attendance , were initiated by the W . M . Bros . C . E . Carr and W . Gardner were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the work being ably performed by the W . M . After other business was transacted the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshments .

MANCHESTER . — Yarborough Lodge ( No . G 63 ) . —The first meeting since the vacation was held on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet , when there were present Bros . J . Duncan , W . M . ; S . D . Broadbent , S . W . ; W . Cartwright , P . M ., Sec ; S . Kay , J . D . ; F . H . Davidson , P . M . ; G . R . Swann , P . M . ; E . Nathan , P . M . ; W . H . Hughes , P . M . ; J . R . Johns , H . E . Darwen , H . Booth , T . Dalziel , J . Miller , and J . Kirk

, Tyler . Visitors : A . H . Jefferies , P . M . 1161 , Prov . G . A . D . C ; G . Hunt , P . M . 1009 ; S . Lewis , 1161 ; E . Broadbent , 2109 ; and R . R . Lissenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Stwd . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Johns was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . W . Cartwright , P . M . The S . W ., Bro . S . D . Bradbent , presented the working tools . There being no further business , the lodee was closed .

¦ — WHITEHAVEN .-Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 ) . — the monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 19 th ult ., when there was a good muster of members and visitors . Bro . Thos . Brackenridge , W . M ., was in the Jv la , r > a "d the lodge was opened at 5 p . m . in place of 7 , there being rather more work than usual , viz ., six to ballot

£ A to be ralsed to e Third De S - AH the candidates were accepted , and four were initiated , and the "Vf were raised . The W . M . was ably assisted by the following : Bros . G . Morton , P . M ., P . P . SG . W . ; W . P ° A . rV / - " ' - - Swd - Br- ; F - Hodgson , P . M ., A . b - 15- ^ ' ' Thos . Glessal , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . j Thos ! Atkinson , PM ., P . P . G . D . C ; John Huddleston , P . M . ; vi ' StudholmeWM 119 The officers 1 IIC uiuuers

; , .. . were Bros . W n or ' ; ' »» . m . ny . were nros . W . D . P Field , S . W . ; J . S . Moffatt , J . W . ; Dr . Muir , fJS- ; J . M . Clarke , S . D . j D . Atkinson , J . D . ; B . Taylor '• G . J and J . Sewell , Tyler . J ' une candidate was proposed , and with other general

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business the lodge was closed , after having been at work over five hours , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall for refreshments , and a very agreeable hour was spent . We cannnt but offer our hearty congratulations to the W . M . of S 72 on his success , and tru > t that the lodge that has been for over a quarter of a century one of the first lodges in the province will go on and flourish in numbers and quality combined .

FELTHAM . — Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The final meeting of the season was held on Saturday , the 17 th ult ., at the Railway Hotel . Punctually at three o ' clock p . m ., the W . M ., Bro . James Laurence , opened the lodge . There were present Bros . J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., as S . W . ; C . W . Baker , J . W ., J . W . Baldwin , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; W . Walters , S . D . ; W .

H . Davey , as J . D . ; J . A . Wilson , I . G . j F . Dunstan , Org . ; J . CGoslin , D . C ; W . R . Vassila , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; and very many others . H . Duff , 1339 , was amongst the visitors . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , Apologies were received from candidates excusing and regretting their non-attendance , also from Bros . S . Page , Treas . ; E . A . Smith , S . W . ; W . H . Walters , J . D . ; A .

Lawton , Stwd . ; J . R . Cox , Assist . Stwd . ; and others . The Secretary , Bro . J . W . Baldwin , stated that inconsequence of a slight attack of paralysis , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., could not attend . Every good wish was expressed for his speedy recovery . No business of any importance was done , and afterseveral names for initiation were given in , the lodge was closed . Refreshments followed ; Bro . James Lawrence , W . M ., presided ,

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st ult ., when the attendance of the members and visitors passed all previous record The VV . M ., Bro . John Drewett , opened the lodge , assisted by his officers , viz .: Bros . G . Moorman , S . W . ; VV Drewett , J . W . ; H . W . Humphreys , S . D . ; T . Montagu

J . D . ; H . W . Willis , I . G . j and VV . Lane , Tyler . Ihe other officers present were Bros . A . Laurence , P . M ., Sec . ; C . E . Oldridge , P . M ., Tieas . ; F . J . Hunt , Org . ; and John Home , Steward . The Past Masters were represented by Bros . J . VV . Moorman , I . P . M ., Francis Buckland , W . Youldon , and W . Lane . In addition to those named , 39 members of the lodge and 32 visitors signed the book .

Ihe visiting brethren included Bros . F . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Surrey ; Pearse , W . M . 1872 ; J . B . Stevens , P . M . 1627 ; H . Wheatlev , W . M . 1512 ; W . Chapman , W . M . S 89 ; B . Colbron , P . M . 355 ; R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 and 889 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; F . Croaker , P . M . 1 S 5 andipSi ; G . L . Kipling , P . M . 1981 ; T . Higgs , P . M . 106 ; T . Long , P . M . 889 ; Jas . Shilcock , P . M . 449

P . P . J . G . W . Herts ; C . Phillips , P . M . 820 ; A . Lufr , P . M . 94 6 ; Gifford T . Salmon , P . M . 820 and 1260 ; T . Weaver , P . M . 8 S 9 ; J . Youldon , W . M . 1981 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due lorm , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master was saluted as became his rank , and routine business incidental to this meeting was first transacted , the only feature in which calling for note is that the

report of the Audit Committee was very satisfactory . Bro . Thurgar was advanced to the Degree of F . C . The ballot had been taken for and proved in favour of Mr . W . Robinson , but as he was not in attendance so early as expected , the VV . M . proceeded to install his successor in the chair of K . S ., Bro . G . Moorman , upon whom the choice of the lodge had fallen by an

unanimous vote , was presented by Bro . J . W . Moorman , I . P . M ., and the ceremony proceeded in the way so well known to our readers . The Board of Installed Masters , in which Bros . W . Youlden and J . W . Moorman occupied the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs respectively , was formed of 23 qualified brethren , and the work therein was as ably carried out by the Installing Master as

was that in open lodge . On the return of all below given , led by the Installed Master , who . also acted the rank of Installed Master , the customary salutes were as D . of C . throughout . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren generally were very fine displays of elocution , and elicited the warmest approval of all privileged to hear them . The W . M . then appointed and invested his

officers as follows : Bros . W . Drewett , S . VV . ; Humphreys , J . W . ; A . Laurence , P . M ., Sec . j C . E . Oldridge , P . M ., i ' reas . ( previously elected ); Montagu , S . D . ; bowers , J . D .,- H . W . Willis , I . G . j J . Home , U . C . J H . Taylor and S . Rumbelow , Stewards j and W . Lane ( previously elected ) , Tyler . The accepted candidate was now in attendance , and the newly-elected VV . M . gave an early proof of

his ability and proficiency in the ritual by initiating Mr . Robinson . The ceremony was rendered with commendable accuracy and care throughout , and the Senior Warden , by command of the W . M ., gave the charge to the initiate . There were over 60 brethren in lodge at this time , and all were favourably impressed with the excellent workingshown . The W . M . then presented to his predecessor in the chair a

handsome P . M . 's jewel , which had been voted to him by the lodge , and , in doing so , remarked that it gave him pleasure to do it . Bro . J . Drewett had shown the deepest interest in the welfare of the lodge , and had set them a bright example , which it would be his constant endeavour to follow . The I . P . M . thanked the brethren for this token of their esteem , and said he was sure his successor would not suffer

the lodge to deteriorate in any way . A vote of three guineas was made from the lodge funds towards the memorial to be erected in memory ot the late Bro . Greenwood , for many years P . G . S . for Surrey , and at the time of his death the D . P . G . M ., and this was subsequently increased by the members to £ 5 . After a shower of "Hearty good wishes " the lodge was

closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where Mrs . Frayling had awaiting them the annual oanquet in which the lodge indulges , and of which 73 paitook , being the largest company entertained by the Brownrigg Lodge . To the great pleasure of all , the Deputy P . G . M . was able to stay to this part of the " business before the lodge . " The usual list of toasts was gone through . A

very giatitying tribute was paid to the I . P . M . and the W . M . for their correct and excellent rendering of the ceremonies which had fallen to their lot to perfoim by ihe D . P . G . M ., who also said that , alter an experience of many years in London and other lodges , he was proud to be able to say that the lodges of the Province of Surrey were worked as well as any he had seen .

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In responding for "TheVisitors , " Bro . Chapman , W . M . of the Dobie Lodge , said he congratulated himself upon the fact that the I . P . M . and S . W . of the Brownrigg Lodge were his own principal officers . Bro . Buckland , P . M ., who , from ill-health , had not been present at the 1 idge for two years , and is now resident at

Southsea , thanked the brethren for having elected him an honorary member , and assured them that , though absent in the flesh , he was present in the spirit at all the gatherings of the lodge of which he was one of the founders . He also advised the younger brethren to copy the example set them by Bro . J . Drewett , if they wanted to rise in the Order .

"The Health of theW . M . " was proposed in very suitable terms by the I . P . M ., and Brc . G . Moorman , who is very popular in the lodge , received a very flattering reception . We must not omit to mention that Bro . J . Drewett was warmly congratulated by the brethren upon his first appearance in provincial purple and gold .

SUNDERLAND . —Londonderry Lodge ( No 2039 ) . —On Friday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., the annual meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , by special dispensation of the P . G . M ., R . W ; Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart . There was a very

large attendance , especially of Provincial Grand Officers and Past Masters . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . John Deans , and there were also present Bros . J . 'C . Moor , I . P . M . j the Rev . J . J . Brown , M . A ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . A . Priestly , J . W . ; B . Levy , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . J . Clay , P . G . D . C . ; Rev . W . P . Swaby , P . G . C ; A . T . Munro

P . P . G . S . B . j R . Shadforth , P . S . G . D . G . B . Morgan , P . P . J . G . W . ; VV . Beattie , P . M . ; J . Ayre , P . P . G . P . ; J . Richardson , P . M . 661 ; the Rev . D . W . James , P . P . G . C , W . M . 661 ; Kinmond , P . P . G . P . ; W . Dawson , W . M . 94 ; T . Atkinson , W . M . 80 ; R . Singleton , W . M . 97 ; J . R . Pattison , P . A . G . S . ; D . Huntley , P . M . 80 ; J . E . Nelson , P . G . P . ; the Rev . R . H . Ycld , P . P . G . C .

VV . M . 13 S 9 ; the Rev . W . C Harris , P . P . G . C ; J . R . Smait , P . M . 94 ; M . Douglas , P . P . G . D . ; L . Booth , I . P . M . 1334 ; J . J . Wilson , P . M . So ; F . Maddison , VV . M . 949 , P . P . G . D . ; M . A . Lax , W . M . 1274 ; T . G . Garrick , P . M . 94 ; J . G . Kirtley , P . P . G . D . ; J . D . Todd , P . M . 94 j P . Watkins Clerke , 16 43 j G . Harbottle , 406 j C J . Seaman j J . Nicholson , S . W . j

James Hudson , J . W . 80 j G . VV . Bain , J . W . 949 ; F . Wade , Capt . Peters , 1389 ; R . A . Brown , b . D . ; H . Liston , J . D . 2038 ; J . Moses , 87 , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . J . J . Brown , M . A ., was presented for installation by Bro . John Deans , VV . M ., and in the absence of Bro . Robert Hudson , P . G . Sec , P . P . G . S . B . England , the ceremony of installation was most ably

performed joy Bro . B . Levy , P . P . J . G . W . The following were afterwards appointed as officers : Bro . John Deans , I . P . M . j W . A . Priestly , S . W . j R . A . Brown , J . W . j J . R . Pattison , P . M ., P . A . G . S ., Treas . ; F . S . Cowper , P . S . G . W ., Sec ; Henry Liston , S . D . ; Rev . W . P . Swaby , P . G . C , J . D . ; J . C Moor , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . of C . j James Hudson , J . W . 80 , Org . j Wm . Scott , I . G . ;

Todd , Stwd . ; and J . W . Brown , P . G . T ., Tyler . The good wishes of a large number of visiting brethren were expressed to the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . J . J . Brown , M . A . \ I'he lodge was afterwards closed . The annual festival of the lodge was celebrated by a high tea in the banqueting room of the Masonic Hall . The tables were beautifully adorned with flowers , and the room was suitably draped .

The W . M . presided , and was supported by the following among others : Mrs . Brown , Bro . J . and Mrs . Deans , Bro . Dr . and the Misses Morgan , Bro . the Rev . W . P . and Mrs . Swaby , Miss Marshall , Miss Haslewood , Bro . the Rev . R . H . and Mrs . Yeld , Bro . B . and Mrs . Levy , Bro . J . and Mrs . Potts , Bro . J . E . and Mrs . Nelson , Bro . J . J . and Mrs . Wilson , Bro . Collin Smart , Bro . T . and Mrs . Atkinson , Bro . J . C . and Mrs . Moor , Bro . J . J . Clay , Bro . J . R .

and Mrs . Pattison , Bro . the Rev . D . W . James , Bro . W . and Mrs . Beattie , Mrs . Taylor , Bro . W . and Mrs . Dawson , Bro . R . and Mrs . Redpath , Bros . R . Singleton , F . Maddison , F . S . Cowper , Sec ; Bro . Thomas and Mrs . Hutchinson , Bro . R . and Mrs . Shadforth , Bro . J . G . and Mrs . Kirtley , Miss Miller , Mrs . Jones , Miss Stephenson , Miss

Gibson , Bro ? . C . J . Seaman , P . VV . Clerke , Bro . James and Mrs . Hudson , Bro . VV . Haddock , Mrs . Jameson , Bro . W . and Mrs . Vincent , Bros . S . Curie , Hoey , and others . The loyal and Masonic sentiments were duly proposed and responded to , the refreshments being entirely of a temperance character .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hail , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Willes , VV . M . ; Telling , S . W . ; Mullens , J . W .: Harper , J . D . ; Farmer , I . G . j J . Hill , Preceptor ; and Bates . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Farmer being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and closed down . It was proposed and seconded that Bro . Telling be the W . M . for the ensuir g week , the work to be—the initiation , the charge , and the ist and and Sections of the First Lecture . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 1 S 3 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfrtss , W . M . ; VV . J . Mason , S . VV . ; J . Page , J . W . ; F . G . Baku-, P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; I . J . Thomas , Sec . ; VV . J . Stratton , S . D . ; J , Thwaites , J . D . j K . Dillon , I . G . 5 J . Webst . r , Stwd . ; G . Weston , R . T . Rcdfcarn , J . Round , and J . M . Chapman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the fast meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Round candidate . The lodge was called oft and on . Bro . Weston answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was duly entrusted . The louge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Weston cand date . Bros . Redfcarn and Weston answered the questions leading to the Third Drgree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . J . M . Chapman was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Mason was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Ail Masonic business being ended , the louge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 rd ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Qa en-streer , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . D . t > . Long , VV . M . j Aslett , S . W . ; Swann , J . W . ; Coplestone , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; H . Oliver , I . G . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coat , Oliver , Hopkins , and Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last