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Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 342 ) . —This lodae held its annual installation meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , on ( he ifith ult ., when Bro . A . f . Dunn was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony beinsr most impressively performed by Bro . C . G . Hjlmes ,

1 p M . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . G . Holmes , IjP . M . ; K . J . T . Webb , SVV . ; C . [ . Long , J . W . ; Rev . R . W . VVilberforce , fiiap . ; A . " W . Hewett , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; J . T Lewis , Sec ; W . Gunnell , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Glazebrook , P . M ., A . D . C . ; W . T . Pine , S . D . ; J . H . Easton , if ) . ; F . W . Evans , l . G .: 11 . Sibert , Org . ; and E .

' \ eck and I ' . L . Francis , Stwds . After the investiture of officers a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Holmes in recognition of the good work performed by him during his year of office . At the banquet which followed a large and representative ¦ fathering of brethren , to the number of So , were present . The following Past Masters of the lodge attended : Bros , I . Friedeberg , S . R . Ellis , J . W . Willmott , H . Croucher .

VV . Gunnell , W . Beuttell , A . VV . Hewett , J . Hewitson , W . Glazebrook , R . Payne , and C G . Holmes . There was a lar « e attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . G . K . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; C . F . Brown , P . M . Si , P . P . G . S . B . Suffolk . ; T . King ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , « ; G . E . Kent , W . M . 257 ; R . Clover , W . M . 309 ; G . Cox , W . M . S 04 ; W . J . Jago , VV . M . 90 . 5 ; D . II . VVatney ,

VV . M . 928 ; C . Martin , VV . M . 142 S ; E . Godwin , W . M . 177 6 ; R . Waterman , W . M . 1834 ; W . J . Townshend , W . M . 1903 ; A . Manistree , W . M . 195 S ; R . G . Pefher , W . M . 2 cdS ; H . Nancarrow , W . M . 2074 ; W . Pawsey , P . M . 2153 ; W . S . Hooper , J . W . 1 S 97 ; ] . Jenkins , P . M . 4 S 7 ; ] . J . Bascombe , P . M . S 04 ; G . Grant , P . M . 904 } VV . Bates , P . M . 4 S 7 ; T . Stretton , P . M . 903 ; T . Askew , P . M . 903 ; ' W . Smith Parsons , P . M . S 04 ; W .

Baker , S . W . 1 S 34 ; J . Carnon , S . D . 1776 ; C Hendy , Sec . 1069 ; G . Cook , H . Dunn , Strong , F . White , A . E . Guy , R . J . Case , H . Shervell , and others . A choice selection of music was given by a band under the conductorship of Bro . Wilton , and during the evening some capital songs were rendered by Bros . Strong , Bascombe , Silbert , and Beves , which mateiially added to the enjoyment of the evening .

ROMILLY . OakwOOd Lodge ( No . 1126 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., Bro . Brine , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by his officers . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Emanuel Clough , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Brine , who

installed his successor in a most able manner . The newlyinstalled Master was duly declared and saluted , and he appointed as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . John Brine , I . P . M . ; Henry Greenhalgh , S . W . ; ¦ H . White , J . W . ; Rev . Herbert Moore , Chap . ; VV . F . Brownrigg , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry Wopdall , P . M ., Sec . ; Wm . Hy . Ross , S . D . ; H . Margison , J . D . ; Edward James

Greenhalgh , Org . ; James Rosser , l . G . ; T . M . Draper , Alfred Baines , and Alfred Leah , Stwds . ; Jos . Whalley , Asst . Sec ; and Brownrigg , P . M ., Connor , P . M ., and Rev . J . VV . Leathley , P . M ., Dir . of Cirs . The following brethren were present : Bros . Brine , VV . M . ; Clough , S . VV . ; Greenhalgh , J . W . ; Brownrigg , P . M ., Treas . ; Woodall , P . M ., Sec , ; White , S . D . ; Wm . Henry Roos ,. J . D . : T . 11 .

Margison , l . G . ; Mitchell , P . M . ; J . VV . Leathlev , P . M . ; Wm . Connor , P . M . ; G . j . Greenhalgh , Org . ; J . Rosser , A . Leah , A . Baines , R . Paterson , Jos . Walley , and John Clarke , Tyler . Also the following visitors : Bros . H . ihornton , P . M . 2374 ; Thos . Drinkwater , P . M . 11 G 6 , I . P . G . Reg . ; Samuel N . Brooks , P . M . 3 C 1 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Joel Michell , P . M . 3000 ; Thomas SedwickVV . M . - > i

, ; 1 . VV . Start , P . M . 1052 ; VV . Moulton , J . W . C 54 ; F . batty , P . M . 2241 ; George Hughes , J . W . 2524 ; J . Tetlow , MV . 2324 ; VV . J . Herring , VV . M . S 15 ; Thomas Turney , ''' . «; VV . H . Brown , 1134 ; F . Thornham , 2324 ; and W . Lowsley , 2231 . At the close of the prcceedings the brethren adjourned to

a banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to . During the evening , Bro . Leathley , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , presented Bro . Brine , I . P . M ., with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his valuable services .

1 ' 6 m " ' arrangements were conducted throughout uy Uro . E . Jas . Greenhalgh , Org ., in a most competent style .

SOUTHAMPTON . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 359 ) . — tie brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . ' ¦> T u , Masonic Hall , Albion-place , on Monday , the hi \ V' en Uro ' Michael Emanuel , J . P ., who has never th , r " iT ¦ ? , ? Sc m Southampton , though he passed h < -chair of the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 , as long ago as ¦ I h ' r' T 1 ) een a subscribing member of the Peace and Jr . nony Lodge for many years , was installed as W . M . for , «¦ ensuing year . The . Masters and Past Ma ^ nr * ; nr \„ . UA

PP ( - D 41 ' 70 , ' , J-H . Hogge , VV . M ., T . P . Payne , Kin " e , - ' and • Cole > l ^ -C Reg ., of 130 ; E . King . nan VV . M ., John Adam ., P . P . G . D . C H . Dusautoy , G ) ' rr ' . H- Coles > P . P . G . D . C , T . Lashroore , P . P ; £ ; U G . Cross , P . P . G . D . C , | . Patstone , P . P . G . D . C , Euvard |\ S ' and ' A ' ^' - - "J- E- A 1 < lis IM ' -G . D . C Stwd \ i , T " ' \ - dusautoy , A . J . Blackman , P . P U I . Gnnili ; T ;' 1 'aur < : nce : S'i ; ele ' ' - G - Uacombe , and "lore Ph r „ the l " , ^ W - Bates « W . M ., H . Lashof , . ' .. -L- - . V' -H- > anil Sheriff G . Tilling , P . P . G . S . of VV ..

i . fi , y- -balder ( Town Clerk ) , P . M . 270 , 1021 , and MOi ' - anl ' r . ^ B-. W ^ t Lanes . '; S . F , Crook , VV . M . Std Br . " J' ° rdan ' W M and G- Heathcote , P . P . G . 'Sutton \ u ' f ° ^ lnc visitors a , so included Bros . L . elect 70 i . y r Soutnampton , and E . Hinxman , VV . M . 1 ho !" Aidi ! 'i i . , rclnon l' admirably conducted by fullowin ^ ur ndat . tlle conclusion the W . M . invested the SAV g - r ' T '< ' - ' u ' : l ! ros - l " K'ngman , I . P . M . J Long , 1 - . ' ' k-Smith , . VV .: r . LnOmwir .. P \ i r „ , o

; , « , P . M . ? ec . ; ' Orchard ffi HV » S ¦ ' ^ PtainU ., ™ ft- ' - 'V-, ' - A ' AnJrcws , Org . ; and W Vn y ' •;•'; ' J' KowthornandW . Martin , Stwds . ; nt : W W ' ., ? ' \ , ' At the close o £ tnc ceremony the '"denied an ancient Bible to the lodge , which

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was accepted with a hearty vote of thanks . The retiring W . M . was complimented for Lhe efficiency he had displayed in conducting the work of the lodge during the last 12 months , and heartily thanked for his services ; and a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Aldis for his services as Installing Master . General business being disposed of , the lodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards sat down to a irt 7 /< . ' / r / n baniiuet , supplied by Bro . Biggs , under the superintendence of Bro . Cross , D . C . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and . 1 cordial welcome was extended from the chair to " The Visitors , " for whom Bros . Ward , Hogge , Crook , Jordan , the Mayor , the Sheriff , and Nalder returned thanks .

"The Health of the W . M . " was cordially drunk , and suitably responded to , and the I . P . M . replied to the toast of "The Past Masters . " A very pleasant evening was spent in true Masonic fashion .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAMBRIDGE . Fidelity Chapter ( 441 ) . The half-yearl y convocation tor the installation of Principals was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Chapter Rooms , Zion Hotel . The three chiefs were installed by Comp . Thos . Watts , P . Z . The following are the officers for the year : Comps .

J . E . L . Whitehead , M . E . Z . ; J . Royston , H . ; H . E . Greef , f . ; J . F . Symonds , I . P . Z . ; J . S . V ' oungman , P . Z ., S . E .: James Catling , S . N . ; P . H . Young , P . S . ; G . Bull , ist . A . S . ; F . VV . Potts , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Vail , Treas . ; F . Dewberry , P . Z ., D . C . ; T . Watts , P . Z ., and J . Sheldrick , P . Z ., Stwds ., and A . F . O'C . Hurry , janitor . At the close of the business the companions partook of banquet .

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Mark Masonry .

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . ChOrltOll Lodge ( No . 394 ) . —The annual installation took place at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The following brethren ( were present : Bros , Samuel Locke , Prov . G . Treas ., VV . M . ; J . II . Wells , S . W . ; H . Nail , J . W . ; T . Griffiths , M . O . ; T . W . Bone , S . O . ; R . V . Critchley , l . G . ; J . J . Lambert

P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treasurer ; J . Crompton , Sec ; W . Richmond , F . Renshaw , J . G . Battey , J . VV . Jordan , W . Chesshyre , Tyler ; C . hcywood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . O . ; and J . Travers . Visitors : Bros . J . Hardivicke Marsh , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . ; George Alfred Myers , P . G . S . B ., VV . M . 34 ; James Sharpies , l . G . 34 ; Charles Shaw , Org . ' 34 ; and others . Bro . J . H . . Wells was installed into the chair by the

retiring VV . M ., Bro . Samuel Locke , who displayed his usual ability , performing the ceremony most impressively . Bro . Crompton addressed the Wardens , Overseers , and brethren generally . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to

refreshments . The usual loyal and other toasts were duly given and responded to . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by songs from Bros . Locke , H . Nail , C . Shaw , and J . Hardwicke-Marsh . Bro . Ileywood gave one of his amusing recitations , thus closing a happy evening .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Faith and Fidelity Preceptory ( No . 26 ) . —A very interesting meeting of this ancient preceptory was held at Mark Masons' Hall on Friday , the 25 th ult . The agenda paper notified the election of Bro . J . Badger Clark as a candidate for installation , and of Bro . O . B , Caviljo as a joining member , but the event of the evening was the installation of Sir Knight Chas . Belton , P . P . and Grand Sub-Marshal , as Pro Preceptor for the ensuing

year . Sir Knight Charles Belton has been so intimatel y identified with this preceptory for so many years that his selection by the Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master as his Pro Preceptor was hailed with universal satisfaction . The ceremony of installation was carried out in a most excellent manner by the out-going Pro Preceptor , Sir Knight E . Coulton Rogers , in the presence of many

distinguished members of the Order , amongst whom were the following : Sir Knights Frank Richardson , K . C . T . ; R . Clutton , K . C . T . ; Balfour Cockburn , G . H . ; J . H . Clutton , E . Swain , E . Monteuuis , Hancock , Laurence , Thompson , and many others . At the conclusion of the ceremony the Pro Preceptor invested the officers whose names had been duly submitted and approved by H . R . H . the Preceptor .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

At the recent House Committee , the resignation of Bro . Thomas Feiin , on the ground of increasing years and consequent inability to attend at the School with sufficient regularity , was regretfully received , and the following resolution , proposed by Bro . FRANK RICIIAKDSO . N , seconded by Bro . A . C . Si'Aul . i ., unaniniously passed— "His colleagues upon the House

Committee cannot receive the resignation of V . W . Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . P . B . G . P ., & c , ftc , and Patron of the Institution , without expressing their deep sense of the useful and valuable service he has rendered during the period of his association with them as one of the managing body . His ripe judgment and his

active intelligence have been at all times available when needed , and while they greatly regret that circumstances render it in his opinion necessary that his resignation should now be accepted , they sincerel y hope he may be long spared to take a continued interest in the Institution ho has served so well . "

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

In accordance with Rule 75 , the Committee elected Bro . R . Loveland Loveland ( Bro . Fenn ' s successor as President of the Board of General Purposes ) , to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation . The following resolution of thanks was also proposed by Bro . RICHARDSON , seconded by Bro . Sir J

MoNCKioN , and unanimously passed : That the best thanks of this Committee be accorded to Bro . Henry A . Tobias for his kindly liberality in presenting the sum of 10 guineas for the purpose of providing holiday recreation and amusement for the children remaining in the Institution during the Christmas vacation , 1894-5 . "

Ladies Night Of St. Mark's Lodge, No. 857

LADIES NIGHT OF ST . MARK'S LODGE , No . 857

Bros . Noblett R . Livett , W . M . ; W . H . Andrews , S . W . ; W . Scott , J . W ., Hon . Sec ; E . VV . Crouch , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Boulton , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Lavington , I . P . M . ; E . C . Crouch , P . M . ; C . H . White , P . M . ; Kildahl , J . D . ; Abbott , and Barclay were the

Committee who arranged the above ladies night , which was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The whole of the proceedings passed oil with eclat . About So sat down to dinner , after which an excellent concert was given by the following artistes : Aliss Gertrude Drinkwater ( Royal Welsh Choir ) , Miss Emil y

Himing , Mr . Kirkley Campbell , Bro . Page Hannant , Mr . Geo . Schneider , and , at the piano , Bro . James Kift . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , ' said : Ladies , Gentlemen , and Brethren , —I think I need not say much upon this subject ; she is a grand old Queen , and has done her part in the

government of this country for many years to the credit of herself and the satisfaction of her subjects . In fact , I think it is little known how often her voice has weig hed in the councils of nations on the part of peace . She is a good Queen , and I may say the mother of the Craft , and therefore as her loyal subjects I ask you to drink her health .

The W . M . then said : Of the Prince of Wales as a Mason I can hardly say enough , he has given such a fillip to the Craft since he has been connected with it . The number of lodges is constantly increasing , and the members have nearly trebled . I am glad to say that in addition to the Prince , we have a number of members of the Royal Family who have honoured us by

joining our ranks . I will therefore ask you to drink " The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The loyal toasts were enthusiasticall y received . . Bro . LAVINCTON , I . P . M ., said : Ladies , Gentlemen , and Brethren , —The W . M . has already stated how loyal the brethren of the Craft are to the Queen , I may tell

you how loyal also they are to the W . M . for the time being . We are taught to respect the chair from the date of our initiation into Masonry , and I am pleased to say that we never , or seldom , have cause to treat the brother in the chair but with the utmost esteem . Our present VV . M . of the St . Mark ' s Lodge is certainly deserving of our warmest support , and it affords me the

greatest amount of pleasure in proposing his health . In reply , the W . M . said : I am exceedingly obliged to you for the very cordial manner in which you have received the ' toast proposed by our I . P . M ., and lean only say 1 appreciate it very much . 1 have responded to this toast so frequently , that I am almost afraid to say anything for fear of repeating myself ; but perhaps

I may be permitted to say to those ladies and gentlemen who are visitors to-night , and in all probability unacquainted with the general principles of the Craft , that there is nothing like Freemasonry for teaching a man the duties he owes to his fellow creatures . 1 shall only add that I thank the ladies and gentlemen for the kind support they have given us to-night . The toast of " The Ladies " was entrusted to Bro .

WHITE , P . M ., who , in appropriate terms , heartil y welcomed the ladies who had honoured the St . Mark ' s Lodge with their presence . Bro . WAGSTAI-K ( in the absence of the " New Woman " ) responded for the ladies , and , for the time being , he adopted the role of a member of the gentler sex , and , on their behalf , made a capital and humorous

speech . Bro . ROIIINS , P . M .: We have enjoyed ourselves very much indeed to-nig ht , and our best thanks are due to the members of the Committee , who have done so much for our comfort and enjoyment . It is a matter of some responsibility to carry out so satisfactorily a meeting like this , especially when , as in the present case , a new

departure is made in having a dinner and concert , instead of a ball . I think the alteration is fully justified by the success which has attended the undertaking . In proposing "The Health of the Committee , " I will couple with it the name of Bro . W . Scott , the Hon . Sec , who has worked so indefatigably in carrying out every detail .

The toast was cordially received . Bro . W . SCOTT , J . W .: Ladies , Gentlemen , and Brethren , —I am sure 1 may say , on behalf of the Committee , that we are exceedingly gratified to see you here to-night . As Bro . Robins has observed , it is an experiment . It is the first time we have had a ladies '

dinner . We are always pleased to see our lad y friends , and when they turn up as they have done to-ni ght , it is to the Committee very gratifying . I thank you for the kind words in which you have alluded to the Com . mittee , who are more than pleased if they have succeeded in satisfy ing the guests .