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ing falling this year on Christmas Day . There were present Bros . John Walmsley , W . M . ; T . B . Fairclough , P . M ., S . W . ; J . H . Simpson , J . W . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Bailey , S . D . ; F . H . Hare , J . D . ; J . Walrmley , P . M ., as I . G . ; VV . Booth , Tyler ; J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . K . Ibberson , P . M . ; James Barker ,

P . M . ; T . Normington , F , J . Crowther , T . VV . Sproulle , J . Womock , VV . Wilson , and J . Hilton . The visitors were Bros . A . Macaulay , W . M . 258 ; J . Blackburn , W . M . elect S 27 ; F . Fearnside , 974 , P . G . O . Suffolk ; and VV . H . Wilson , 1231 . Letters of apology were read from several brethren who were unable to be present . The lodge being duly opened , Bro . Jos . Ibberson , P . M .,

P . P . G . Reg ., duly installed Bro . T . B . Fairclough , W . M . elect , in his usual efficient manner . Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., gave the address to the I . P . M . ; Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; of Wks ., the work / ng tools in the Third Degree—he also acted as D . of C . ; Bro . John Walmsley , P . M ., the working tools in the Second Degree ; and Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M ., the working tools in the First Degree .

The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers , viz : Bros . J . H . Simpson , S . W . ; W . Bailey , J . W . ; Thos . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ); F . H . Hare , Sec ; VV . Wilson , S . D . ; J . Womack , J . D . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., D . of C . ; James Barker , P . M ., Org . ; F . J . Crowther , I . G . ; T . VV . Sproulle and J . Hilton , Stwds . ; and W . Booth , Tyler ( elected ) . The charge to

the W . M . was given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M . ; to the Wardens by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M . ; and to the brethren by Bro . Jos . Ibberson , P . P . G . Reg . Bro . John Barker was elected member of the Charity Committee . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge closed in peace and harmony . It is not in many lodges that so many P . M . ' s take part

in the ceremony of installation , and this speaks well for the character of the general working of the lodge . The brethren then proceeded to the Black Bull Hotel , and sat down to a substantial repast , which was served up in good style by Mr . Beaumont . In addition to the brethren who attended the lodge , the following brethren supported the newly-installed W . M ., viz .: Bros . R . Lister ,

P . M . ; John Crowther , P . M . ; T . Tattersheld , Joseph Lister , VV . Whiteley , S . W . 20 S ; and J . Rhodes , 1231 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; to one , "The P . M . ' s of the Mirfield Lodge , " no less than ten Past Masters stood up , only two being absent . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most pleasant evening to a close .

TORPOINT—Carew Lodge ( No . 1136 ) .-The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on the 16 th ult ., when the W . M . elect , Bro . Johft Pearce , was installed by his predecessor , Bro . C . Haggarty , assisted by Bros . A . VV . White , George Cassell , E . Pood , P . G . S . D . ICornwall . At the close of the installation the W . M . invested

the following brethren as his officers : Bros . C . Haggarty , I . P . M . ; A . K . Collings , S . W . ; J . Black , J . W . ; j Jewell , Chap . ; E . Pood , Treas . ; G . Cassell , Sec ; T . B . Tresise , S . D . ; H . Williams , J . D . ; A . Akenhead , Org . ; J . Harris , D . C ; T . Jeffery , I . G . ; C . Davis , C . Carey , T . Bennett , Stwds . ; and P . Lewis , Tyler . In the evening the members and a large party of visiting brethren dined together at the Royal Hotel , Devonport .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros , the very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., W . M . ; VV . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Henry Kimm , 40 , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P . P . M . Treas . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ;

, , J . B . Ford , 4 o , S . D . ; T . J . Walder , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; " VV . T . Walder , I . G . ; C . Leary , Tyler ; Charles Martin , VV . C . Till , R . T . Davison , M . D ., J . B , Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , P . M . ; D . White , J . W . Pepper , Edward Davis , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . Duke , I . G . 40 ; and Randall , 40 . The minutes of the last meeting having been passed , and communications read , successful ballots were then taken on

behalf of Messrs . H . T . Simmons , F . VV . Cock , M . B ., and Victor Baumann , of Berlin . The W . M . then initiated the two former , the latter being unavoidably absent , after which Bro . Davis was duly passed as F . C , both ceremonies , together with the working tools and charge , being rendered in Bro . Currie ' s faultless manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in harmony .

ENFIELD . —Enfield Lodge ( No . 1237 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the George Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . George Tegg , opened the lodge , supported by P . M . ' s Bros . R , Mathison , J . H . Thompson , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; J . A . Taverner , A . Bryant , P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex ; and A . G . Fidler , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; the officers , many brethren

of the lodge , and visitors . After the minutes had been confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted , Bro . Frederick Eastwood , late of the Doric Lodge , 933 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Fidler , I . P . M ., then presented the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . Binnie , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks , who was in due course obligated as W . M . elect .

A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , and Bro . Binnie regularly placed in the chair of K . S ., the officers were appointed as follows : Bros . G . Tegg , I . P . M . ; H . V . Clements , S . W . ; J . B . Ward , J . W . ; R . Mathison , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Thompson , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Parsons , S . D . ; D . D . Rees , J . D . ; B . G . Poulton , I . G . ; A . Bryant , P . M ., D . C . ; A . C . Hide , Asst . D . C . ; G . C . H .

Jennings , Org . ; and J . Very , Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . G . Tegg , was much complimented on his excellent rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation . The sum of 15 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on Bro . G . Tegg ' s list as Steward representing the lodge . A gentleman was proposed for initiation and two brethren as joining members , and , after " Hearty good wishes" from

all present , the lodge was closed . The banquet that followed was presided over by the new W . M ., Bro . Binnie , who , upon thc removal of the cloth , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Fidler , P . M ., responded for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . G . Tegg , I . P . M ., then proposed " The Health of th ?

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W . M ., " who , he was sure , they were all pleased to see occupying the chair of the lodge . He most heartily congratulated him on attaining to his present high position , and hoped he would enjoy as pleasant a year of office , and be as well supported as he ( Bro . Tegg ) had been during the past year . The Worshipful Master , in reply , expressed his great

obligations to the brethren for so unanimously voting him to the chair of the lodge , a position he was proud to attain to , but at the same time felt he had a difficult task before him in following such able W . M . ' s as had preceded him ; however , he should strive to do his best to give satisfaction , and hoped for the support of the brethren . He thanked all present for driuking his health so cordially .

The Worshipful Master then gave "The Health of the I . P . M . " The brethren all knew how well Bro . Tegg had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of officeno better proof could be given than the way in which he had discharged the difficult duties of Installing Master . The brethren of the lodge desired he should receive some mark of their approval , and he ( the W . M . ) had now the

pleasure of presenting to Bro . Tegg the . P . M . ' s jewel that had been unanimously voted him , in appreciation of his services as Master , and hoped he would have health and strength to be amongst them for many years to come . The I . P . M . thanked the W . M . and brethren for this mark of their esteem , and he should feel very proud to wear the P . M . ' s jewel . He scarcely knew what he had

done to merit the many kindnesses he had received . He had endeavoured to properly discharge the important duties of the chair , and was only too pleased to find his efforts had given satisfaction . He thanked them all for drinking his health so cordially , and should do all that lay In his power to further the interest of the lodge . The toast of "The P . M ' s" was responded to by Bro .

Bryant , P . M . To "The Health of the Visitors , " Bro . Scurrah , W . M . 204 S , responded in an eloquent speech . The various officers having replied to " The Officers' " toast , the proceedings concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening some excellent vocal harmony was given by various brethren .

The visitors present were Bros . P . Baildon , 160 ( S . C . ) ; G . Richards , W . S . 1707 ; A . Money , S . W . 1707 ; W . S . Cooper , S . W . 754 ; J . H . S . Reid , P . M . 209 ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 , Sec . 1579 , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; T . Jones , P . M . 1607 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1744 , & c ; T . Jones , P . M . 754 ; M . Moseley , 22 S ; J . R . Rignall , S 69 ; VV . A . Scurrah , W . M . 204 S ; R . Jennings , P . M . 907 ; G . J . Jennings , 554 ; E . G . Lewis , P . M . 754 ; J . Smith , 754 ; James Garrod , P . M . 754 , M . E . Z . 1237 ; J . Mailer , P . M . 754 ; and A . Scurrah , 204 S .

FELTHAM , —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — An emergency meeting of this well-established and prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Railway Hotel . In spite of the adverse weather , the following brethren were present : Bros . Joseph John Marsh , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Edwin Gilbert , P . G . A . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D .

Middx ., P . M . 73 , Sec ; Rev . Reuben Seddon , D . D ., A . A . Ward , A . Coleman , and some others . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros . James Sims , W . M . S 34 ; J . G . Tongue , S . W . 534 ; R . Godden , 975 ; E . A . Tilbury , 975 ; H . P . Harris , 1567 ; and others . In accordance with the Book of Constitutions , sound and good reasons having been given for holding the emergency ,

Bro . J . J . Marsh , in his usual masterly manner , passed Bro . Rev . Reuben Seddon , D . D ., to the Degree of F . C . The ballot was taken for Mr . Alfred Coleman , which was favourable , and having been introduced by the veteran Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , who is a personal friend of Bro . Coleman , by the kind permission of the W . M ., Bro . F . Knight , Bro . Frederick Walters was allowed to initiate

his friend into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , which he did in his usual excellent manner . It was mentioned that he had not performed the ceremony of initiation in the lodge since 1 SS 0 , when he initiated his eldest son , Bro . T . F . E . Walters ; but he was still as good as ever at his work . In acknowledging all the kind remarks about his working , Bro . Walters stated it was now over 30 years ago since he commenced his work in Masonry

by rehearsing the initiation ceremony at a lodge of instruc tion . Bro . J . J . Marsh , I . P . M ., resumed the chair , and closed the lodge . The usual refreshment followed labour . All the regular toasts were given and responded to . Songs and recitations made pass away a very pleasant and an agreeable evening . After wishing each other " A Happy New Year " the brethren separated . Bro . Harris catered welt and gave great satisfaction .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . T . Moss , P . M ., P . G . R . Middx ., acting W . M . ; G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; Wm . H . Matthews , J . W . ; John Faulkner , P . M ., P . S . D . Middx ., Treas . ; Ed . William Devereux , P . M ., Sec ; G . L . Wingode , P . M ., acting

S . D . ; H . B . Hassell , Stwd . ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; P . M's . Bros . G . H . Thiellay , P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Dr . J . Beresford Ryley , G . S . Middx . ; also Bros . W . Lovelock , H . B . Hassel , J . Baker , J . R . Seymour , R . M . Jones , ^ D . Hart-Davies , H . T . Tallock , R . Corney , and George Seymour . This emergency meeting was held under the fiat of the W . M ., for the purpose of initiating into the mysteries and

privileges of ancient Freemasonry Messrs . Corey , Hart-Davies , Tallock , and G . Seymour , the passing of Bro . J . R . Seymour , and raising Bros . Jones and Baker . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Jenkins , _ the chair was occupied by Bro . J . T . Moss , P . M ., who initiated the candidates , and Bro . E . W . Devereux , P . M ., Sec , the passing and raising of Bro . John Faulkner , P . M ., Treas . It is needless to say that the work throughout

gave satisfaction to the brethren , though it entailed heavy work upon these Past Masters . At the conclusion of the working the brethren proceeded to banquet , when the usual toasts followed . The proceedings were varied by an excellent selection of songs rendered by several members of the lodge . Bro . R . M . Jones did efficient assistance on the pianoforte . Altogether a very happy evening was spent . LOWESTOFT . —Lodge St . Margaret ' s ( No . I 452 ) . —Theinstallation of Bro . J . B , Blackmore , Pr , ov . G .

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Chaplain , as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , London-road , on Thursday , tlie 10 th ult . The Installing Master was Bro . N . Tracy , Prov . G . Sec , who most efficiently performed the ceremony . The W . M . afterwards appointed his officers as follows : Bros . B . S . Bradbeer , S . W . ; H . B . Walker , J . W . ; P . Allez , P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; H . J . Eastaugh , Prov . G . S ., Sec . ; Theodore S .

Tearne , S . D . ; D . Chadwick Smith , J . D . ; F . A . Mann , P . P . G . C , Org . ; W . J . Roberts , I . G . ; and J . Wright , Tyler . The I . P . M . was Bro . Geo . Bush , Prov . G . S . D . In the evening the banquet was held at . the Crown Hotel , Host and Hostess Seeley catering in a magnificent style , to the great satisfaction of all the brethren . The following toasts were ably given and well received :

"The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . VV . the Grand MasterfH . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., " "The M . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the other Grand Officers , Present and Past , " "The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Lord Waveney , " "The V . W . Dep . Prov . Grand Master , the Rev . C . ] . Martyn , P . G . C , and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " "The Worshipful

Master , " "The Installing Master , " "The Visitors , " "The Masonic Charities , " " The W . M . and Brethren of the Sister Lodge Unity , " "The I . P . M . and P . M . ' s of Lodge St . Margaret ' s , " "The Officers of Lodge St . Margaret's , " and the Tyier ' s toast . — Amongst the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . N . Tracy , P . G . S . ; W . B . Cooper , P . M . ; S . C Allerton , W . M . ;

and Major Dods , P . M . 1631 , P . P . G . J . W . Major Dods is also in Royal Arch P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., and Chap . 1631 . In Mark Masonry he is W . M . Youell Lodge , 317 , and P . P . G . Swd . Br . Major Dods went up in February for the Benevolent Institution , and took up the largest list that has been taken from the province for years . Also Bro . A . Stebbings . 71 , and others . The lodge is in a flourishing condition .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodgc was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Bro . J . M . Boyd , the W . M ., was supported by Bros . Richard Burgess , J . L . Shrapnell , W . Savage , W . Sanderson , J . Orr Marples , J . B . M'Kcnzie , Josef Cantor , H . Round , E . H . Allen , T . L . Duncan , J . H .

Light , A . E . Workman , and VV . H . Ball . The members present were Bros . J . Galloway , J . Hoult , H . Bennett , P . Lowndes , E . Graham , I . Jacob , Eaton Batty , H . Heard , Tudor Rogers , B . Hughes , J . T . Bramley , Lewis Peake , E . Dotteridge , B . Hamann , and VV . Briscall . The visitors were Bros . R . Walker , F . T . Reade , T . VV . B . Sturt , F . VV . Hawkins , and J . P . Bryan . Mr . Donkin , proposed for

| initiation , was unanimously elected , and admitted into the Order with much impressiveness by the W . M ., who received valuable help from his officers . After business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where dinner was served by Bro . VV . S . Vines , of the Canton Hotel . An excellent musical programme was given by Bros . R . Burgess , A . E . Workman , J . Orr Marples , J .

P . Bryan , H . Heard , VV . Savage , and E . H . Allen . A seasonable and suitable gift was made by the W . M . to Bro . Savage . ( respected as a Masonjand admired as a vocalist of no ordinary type ) in the shape of an 841 b . loaf , specially manufactured for the interesting occasion . The mammoth gift was acknowledged in suitable terms by the recipient , who had much difficulty in bearing away his treasure .

PADSTOW . —St . Petroc Lodge ( No . 1 785 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , on the 18 th ult ., to instal Bro . J . A . Blarney as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was conducted by the retiring W . M ., Bro . F . G . Harding , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters : VV . Bros . VV . E . Michell , P . M . 152 s , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Hawken , P . M . 330 ,

P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Hicks , P . M . 1529 , P . G . J . W . ; Frank Bray , P . M . 17 S 5 , P . G . Purst . ; J . F . Clemow , P . M . 17 S 5 ; and VV . H . Pope , P . M . 17 S 5 . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the officers were invested as follows : Bros . F . G . Harding , I . P . M . ; J . Stribley , S . W . ; James Nicholls , J . W . ; H , F . Marley , Chap . ; Frank Bray , P . M ., P . G . Purst ., Treas . ; R . Beatt , Sec ; John

Hawken , Org . ; VV . H . Martyn , jun ., S . D . ; J . B . Williams , J . D . ; R . S . Langford , D . C . ; P . Blake , I . G . ; VV . H . Philp and A . Sloggat , Stwds . ; J . D . Lobb , Tyler . Bro . W . Williams was elected Steward of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund . After the ceremony the brethren proceeded to the St .

Petroc Private Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by the hostess , Mrs . Wills , and a pleasant evening was spent . Among the visitors present at the installation ceremony and at the banquet were Bros . C M . Bevan , 1223 ; C , Brewer , 1529 ; J . Old , 1529 ; and E . Rickard , 1529 .

NARBERTH . —Narbenh Lodge ( No . 2001 ) . * - On Monday afternoon , the 21 st u ! t „ Bro . George Lort Bushell was duly installed W . M . in the presence of a fairish number of the Craft , The ceremony was most impressively performed , by Bro . Lewis Roberts , assisted by Bros . Ellis , P . M . 464 , and John James , P . M . 464 . Tho following brethren were appointed by the W . M . as his officers : Bros . Lewis Roberts , I . P . M . ; R . H . Buckby ,

S . W . ; John Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . T . David , B . A ., Chap . ; A . G . P . Lewis , Treas . ; Richard Thomas , Sec . ; J . Evans , S . D . ; J . Lewis , J . D . ; J . Harries , D . C . ; H . R . Shield , I . G . ; J . A . Davies , Org . ; H . P . Tupell and VV . G . Thomas , Stwds . ; and David Lloyd , Tyler . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was served up by Host Lewis , of the Rutnen Arms Hotel . The usual Masonic toast list was subsequently gone through , and an enjoyable evening was spent .

ALTON . —Shalden Lodge ( No . 2016 ) . —The instp . lbtlon of Bro . Harbor , W . M . elect , tool ; place on Thursday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., at the lodge-room , the Assembly Rooms . There was a large assembly of brethren of the lodge and visitors , among the latter being

Bros . Shalden-Smith , P . P . G . S . W ., W . M . ; Gammon , P . P . G . J . W . ; Dew , P . P . G ,. Reg . ; Hervey , P . P . G . Chap . ; W . Aylward , P . P . G . S ., W . M . ; Marks , W . M . ; Powell , P . M . ; W . Stopher , S . W . ; Chappie , L . Carter , of 7 G , and others . The ceremony of installation was performed hy Bro . VV . H . Jacob , P . M ., and the following officers were invested ; . Bros . H . Harbor . W . M . ; MajorW . Shalden-Smith , LP . M . j