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Prov . A . G . D . C ; C . I . Davison , P . M . ; P . Young . I . P . M . ; L . Mantel ; ] . 1 . Wrathall , S . D .: G . Watts , | . D . ; C Robinson ; VV . Whiteside , D . C . ; G . P . Pilon , and [ . Rae , Stwds . ; W . W . George , G . Lander , F . Junker , S . Lavingtm , R . Appleton , and others . Visitors : Bros . Davis , P . M . ; George , P . M . ; Willsmer , Evans and several others .

Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bros . Lavington and Appleton were raised to the Third Degree , and the traditional history delivered . Messrs . F . L . Cuming and H . G . James having been unanimously approved by ballot , were initiated into Freemasonry , and afterwards had an opportunity of listening to the Ancient Charge . A sum of five guineas was devoted to the Royal

Masonic Benevolent Institution , and other business was transacted before the lodge was closed . An excellent repast was provided by the host , Bro . Lander , which was thoroughly enjoyed . The usual toast list was afterwards given , the I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " referring in eulogistic terms to the working they had witnessed during the current year .

Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., was assisted in a capital selection of music by Bros . R . Evans , W . W . George , Lander , and Lee . London Rifle Brigade Lodge ( No . 1963 ) . —This prominent volunteer lodge held its annual installation meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the iSth ultimo , when there was a good attendance to witness the

installation of Bro . Spencer W . Morris , P . M . 231 , as W . M . The members present included Bros . D . McNish , W . M . ; Spencer VV . Morris , P . M ., S . W . ; A . McDowall , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Haig Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; G . R . Rix , S . D . ; H . Henton , J . D . ; VV . G . Wright , l . G . ; H . H . Nuding , P . M ., D . C ; Neville Green , P . M .: I . C . Tilt , P . M . ; J . Green , P . M . ; W . Walker , P . M . ; ' W .

r . Bing , P . M . ; J . Gregory , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Sir Reginald Hanson , P . G . VV . ; T . Hastings Miller , P . G . S . B . ; W . Wiles , P . M . 174 ; E . | ago , J . D . S 5 S ; F . Leivick , P . P . G . W . Herts ; W . W . Jones , 22 S ; 1 . M . Cottrell , P . M . 15 ; P . Machin , Org . ' 231 ; J . W . Roy , P . M . 12 ; R . 1 . Godfrey , S . W . 141 ; I . Oppenheim , 20 G 0 ; W . C Smith , S . W . 2264 ; G . J .

Gissing , 1056 ; J . D . E . Tarr , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; J . R . Evans , P . M . 172 ; Wyndham Hart , P . M . 49 ; H . E , Wilson , P . M . 47 ; R . Hoddran , P . M . 2005 ; G . Redding , P . M . 917 ; I . Payn , J . W . 1 C 13 ; A . V . Pauncefort , P . M . S 62 ; F . Lewis , P . M . 1599 ; G . Booker , S . W . 22 S ; F . A . Jenson , 1 S 27 ; S . Jennings , P . M . 142 ; A . VV .

Fawkes , 23 S 1 ; W . F . Hamilton , 2456 ; N . Sherwood , P . M . 231 ; T . Hollis , P . M . S 62 ; R . B . Gibson , W . M . 707 ; J . Appleton , 2 ^ S ; T . Poultney Griffin , 1 ; E . Stimson , 2395 ; H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ; E . S . Green , P . M . 1139 ; W . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and many others .

The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit Committee ' s report adopted . Bro . Spencer W . Morris was then presented , and was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . McNish , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed : Bros . C . F . Ellis , S . W . ; G . R . Rix , J . W . ; A . McDowall , P . M . and Treas . ; A . Haig-Brown , P . M . and Sec ; H . Henton , S . D . ; W . S .

Wright , J . D . ; W . J . Pearce , I . G . ; H . II . Nuding , P . M ., D . C ; S . H . Latham , A . D . C . ; F . F . Grimes and V . J . Wright , Stwds . ; and J . S . Lachland , Tyler . The W . M . then said that Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson had unfortunately to leave at once , but before he retired , he ( the W . M . ) wished to thank him in the name of the lodge for his gift of a complete set of officers' jewels . It

was a proof that his enlhusiasm for the lodge and the regiment was still warm . The W . M . hoped that during his term of office Bro . Hanson would be able to honour them with his presence , and remain to join them at the festive board . Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , r \ G . W . regretted his inability to see the W . M . right through the proceedings , ihey could quite understand the great interest he took in

the lodge of which he was an honorary member , having served many years in the London Ride Brigade . Unfortunatel y , another lodge with which he was connected held its meeting on the same night , and he had promised to attend there . He congratulated the W . M . on his installation , and having seen his working in another lodge was sure the members present that evening would be pleased with it . A

jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . McNish , in recognition of his services in the chair , and was duly acknowledged . Five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be placed on the W . M . ' s list , and the lod ge was closed . After an excellent banquet the customary toasts were honoured , the speeches being commendably brief .

Br ° . D . McNish , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of Th I ' M *' " said he knew it would be well received by all . 11 , 1 ' ^ ' * hlmse 'f were initiated on the same night in that lodge , were invested with their first official collars on the same evening , and had kept together since then in the various offices . Knowing their W . M . would discharge his duties well and to their satisfaction , they heartily wished him

a happy year cf office . liro . S . W . Morris , W . M ., returned thanks , and said he was very proud at having attained the chair of his mother f . K ' would spare no effort to prove himself worthy ot their confidence . He desired to thank them for voting a donation towards his list for the Girls' School . Last year he had the good fortune to take up from that lodee over

£ . 100 for the Boys' Institution , and , although it was imposfi ? L ° expect to do the same 'h's year , he would tell them mat he had already nearly £ 60 , so that he was sure to R i Up a sum wh ' would be no disgrace to the lodge , uetore sitting down he wished to propose " The Health of tne Installing Master , Bro . McNish , I . P . M ., " who had thoroughly carried out and amolv fulfilled the nromises

made on his election . The I . P . M . was lortunate in having nacl a considerable amount of work which he had done well , ana now that he had retired , he carried with him the esteem and regard of every member of the lodge . , . Bro . D . McNish , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M ., for the hpir ! i . ' wnich he had r < - lelre'l " > the mariner in which ne had discharged his duties . He was fortunate in always naving work to do . nnd n « tin- W . M . I .... I tain ; n ; t ; , t .. „ r „ .

w » f pcd he W ( iuld be as successful . When there m !\" ork i ° do ' "' e brethren came with better zest to the mt ? . ? ' , r tk'y knew t , lat on t , losc occasions the Master Wi « at his best . He thanked the brethren for their kindly

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support , and especially the officers , and was pleased to see they had all been advanced a step . Bro . N . Sherwood , P . M . 231 , replying for "The Visitors , " thanked the lodge for the magnificent reception given them . It was a peculiar pleasure to him to be present because he had had the pleasure and satisfaction of seeing the W . M . pass through the offices of the St .. Andrew's Lodge , and there was no officer who had done more

excellently , or who was more popular . He was quite sure they would find in this lodge that under the W . M . the work was as well done as it had been in the other lodge . He begged to thank the Secretary for his kindly New Year ' s greeting conveyed to all the brethren on an appropriate card , and thought it was one of the kindest and most Masonic things he had ever seen in any lodge . They reciprocated those wishes , not only to the Secretary , but to the W . M . and every member of the London Rifle

Brigade Lodge . Bro . T . Poultney Griffin , P . G . Stwd ., also replied , and said that in 1 SC 0 he had the honour of being a member of the London Rifle Brigade , and in iSfii , had the good fortune to shoot into a place as one of the highest scores on the first day of the meeting . He was quite sure that the same tone and esprit dc corps that existed then , prevailed now in the regiment , and thought it was an excellent thing that a Masonic lodge should be established in connection with it .

The Worshipful Master next gave " 1 he Past Masters . " and coupled with it the name of Bro . Green , P . M ., the father of the lodge , who initiated him into Freemasonry , and whom he was pleased to see present . liro . Neville Green , P . M ., thanked the W . M . for so kindly mentioning his name with the toast . He was very proud indeed to respond to it , having had the great honour of being the first W . M . of the lodge . He was

unfortunately away for several meetings , but was pleased to be present again and see Bro . Morris in the chair of Master . The W . M . was one of the rather numerous set that lie had the pleasure of initiating , and it was therefore a gratification to see him attain the chair . He knew the qualities of Bro . Morris , and was sure he would do as well as those who had preceded him . He hoped the lodge would prosper as well in the future as in the past .

Bro . A . McDowell , P . M ., Treas ., responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and expressed his satisfaction at bringing forward a better balance than last year , and hoped they would do something each year for the chapter . Bro . A . Haig Brown , P . M ., Sec , said he was proud to occupy the post of Secretary , the duties of which he would do to the utmost of his ability . With regard to the Masonic Charities , he thought they might congratulate themselves

that during the existence of the lodge the sum of ^ . 1372 had been sent up to the Masonic Institutions . That he thought would compare with any lodge of the same age , and the interest of the members in the Charities was such that they would endeavour to maintain and support them . " The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , which were rendered very enjoyable by the selection of music well-rendered by Miss Edith Serpell , Miss Hamilton Smith , and Bros . Wingrove Ives , and Roland Henry .

St . Mark s College Lodge ( No . 2157 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Friday evening , the iSth ultimo . Bro . J . Raper Phillips , W . M ., presided , supported by the officers and brethren of the lodee , and the following visitors : Bros . G . Hand , Sheriff of London ; Col . Radcliffe , P . M . S 5 S , P . G . S . ; Under-Sheriff Phillips ; A . Saunders , P . M . 144 ; G . B . Clough , 217 ; R . S . Cartwright , S 34 ;

J . Austin , 11 S 5 ; G . H . Silverwood , 1343 ; C Garland , 1362 ; H . A . Howe , J . W . 13 G 2 ; 1 . Campbell , 1507 ; I . M . Parsons , P . M . 1564 ; ) . H . Pearson , P . M . 15 ( 17 ; II Longhurst , S . D . 16 S 6 ; VV . B . Neville , W . M . 1767 ; G . E . Higginson , I . P . M . 1791 ; F . Flood , I . P . M ., Sec . 1929 ; J . King , 2029 ; J . A . Perret , 2060 ; N . Pearce , A . D . C 2278 ; E . G . Wilson , J . D . 2422 ; and R . J . Hennings , J . W . 2508 .

After lodge had been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and a ballot on behalf of Mr . A . II . Waller having proved unanimous , he was initiated by the W . M . The charge was given in a highly impressive manner by Bro . O'Conneil , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Surrey . The W . M . then appointed Bros . G . E . Higginson , I . P . M . 1791 , to act as S . W . ; Col . Radcliffe , P . M . S 58 , P . G . S ., as J . W . ; and VV . B . Neville , W . M . 17 C 7 , as l . G .

Bro . J . Henry Smith , P . M ., Treas ., then presented Bro . R . H . Catling , S . W ., W . M . elect , to the W . M ., and he was duly installed , Bro . J . O'Conneil acting as D . C . The W . M . next proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . Raper Phillips , I . P . M . ; ] . Stanton , S . W . ; A . Strecter , j . W . ; Rev . G . VV . Gent , Chap . ; Rev . G . J . Smith , Asst . Chap . ; J . H . Smith , P . M . 279 , 1920 , W . M . 1827 , P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Treas . ; T . Simpson , Sec ; J . L . Johnson , S . D . ; VV . T . Thompson , j . D . ;

J . Parry , I . G . ; R . VV . st , D . C . ; L . 11 . Walker , Org . ; H . R . Elkin and A . Williams , Stwds . ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Phillips as a mark of the esteem of the brethren and as a memento of his year of office . The presentation was briefly acknowledged by the recipient . After receiving " Hearty good wishes " from the brethren , the W . M . closed the lodge , and an adjournment was made to the banqueting room . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the

W . M . Bro . Col . Radcliffe , P . G . S ., responded on behalf of "The Past Grand Officers . " In proposing the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M . referred to the pleasure it gave him to welcome , amongst others , the Sheriff and Under-Sheriff of London—Bros . Hand and Phillips . He extended a hearty welcome to all the visitots , and hoped to see many of them again during his year of oilice .

The toast was responded to by Bros . Hand , Phillips , Higginson , Wilson , and Perret , all of whom expressed the pleasure it had given them to be present . During the evening the toasts were intetspersed with songs , glees , anil part songs , which were ably rendered by Bros . J . II . Smith , J . R . Phillips , Walker , Elkin , Heathco'e , and Hennings , and received by all with great appreciation . The Tyler ' s { toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A very successful meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , on Thursday , the 3 rd ult . Bro . Chas . II . Ellis , W . M ., presided , anil was supported by Bros . John T . Last , I . P . M . ; John Morton , S . W . ; I . B . Fearnlev ,

J . W . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Robinson , Sec . ; R . S . ilird . S . I ) . ; John Harland , as | . D . ; | ohn Bland , l . G . ; H . Holmes , Tvler ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; John Niven , P . M . ; S . A . Auty , P . M . ; E . P . Peterson , P . M . ; T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; John Ilaigh , P . M .: Albert Swaine , Org . ; W .

Shaw Smith , Asst . Sec ; A . E . Harris , R . Harland , T . P . Sykes , R . B . Nicholls , Win . Walker , R . S . Markham , J . R . Marsland , II . Bowler , and J . C Paul . Visitors : Bros . S . VV . Johnson . OS ; James Mortimer , S . W . 302 ; S . G . Haley , 275 ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . 521 , P . P . G . D . ; John Overton , VV . M . i . oo ; A . Graham , Coo ; C . VV . Hudson , Coo ; J . Taylor , ( ioo : E . Foulds , boo : J .

Thompson , G 03 ; J . H . Collins , J . D . 750 ; ' J . B . Turner , 940 ; C Taylor , VV . M . 974 ; E . H . Barraclough , S . W . 974 ; A . P . Rendle , J . W . 974 ; Walter Dickinson , 974 ; VV . 13 . Fisher , 101 S ; John Akam , S . W . 1034 ; R . Wilson , ¦ 303 ; Oliver Lamb , VV . M . 1 C 48 ; and J . L . Watson , 20 O 9 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were duly confirmed , after which Bro . Paul

vas raised to the 1 hird Degree by Bro . Peterson , P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Fearnley , J . W ., and the charge delivered by the VV . M . The Secretary presented the annual returns to Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge , which were signed by the VV . M ., and the dues directed to be paid . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the numerous visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed .

After refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Visitors" was proposed b y the W . M ., who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be honoured by the presence of so many visiting brethren , representing as they did no less than four provinces and 14 lodges . On behalf of Lodge Acacia , he accoided them all a very hearty welcome .

Bro . Wm . Dawson , P . M . 521 , P . P . G . D ., responded , and thanked the VV . M . and brethren for the hearty manner the visitors had been received . He was gratified with the working in the lodge , and regretted that the regulations of the railway company prevented him from remaining longer with the brethren , as he had enjoyed a very pleasmt evening .

Bros . John Overton , VV . M . Coo ; O . Lamb , VV . M . 164 S : and J . Mortimer , S . W . 302 ; also responded . " The Worshipful Master ' s Health" was proposed by Bro . O . Lamb , VV . M . 164 S , who remarked that he was convinced that Bro . Ellis would have a successful year of office as he was so well supported by the officers and brethren . Outside the lodge he heard him well spoken of

by the brethren ; his reception of the visitors that evening was all that could be desired , and he ( llrb . Lamb ) was honoured by having the privilege of proposing the toast . Bro . C . H . Ellis , W . M ,, responded , and thanked the brethren for the cordial minner the toast of his health had been received ; he was gratified that the brethren had attended that evening in such numbers .

"The Past Masters was proposed by the W . M ., and responded toby Bro . E . P . Peterson , P . M ., in his usual felicitous style . 'The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy meeting . During the evening songs and music were contributed by Bros . Haley , Tykes , Rendell , Turner , Limb , Swaine , and Akam .

The annual lodge re-union or ladies night was held on Thursday evening , the 10 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , and proved one of the most successful and enjoyable yet | held , upwards of 90 brethren and their lady friends attended . The toasts of "The Queen , " "The W . M ., " and " The Visitors" were duly honoured , and dancing wasjlkept up with much spirit until two o ' clock .

BIDEFORD . Lodge of Benevolence ( No . 489 ) . —The lestival ot this lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., when the VV . M ., Bro . E . Rouse , invested his officers as follows : Bros , the Rev . II . G . Morse , P . G . Chap . England ,

I . P . M . ; E . Trapnell , S . W . ; Rev . R . VV . J . bmart , J . W . ; J . C , Clark , P . M ., Treas . ; G . II . Andrew , Sec ; F . Trapnell , S . D . ; VV . H . Puddicmnbe , J . D . ; I . Brook , P . M ., Org . ; VV . Ascott , l . G . ; F . G . Cock and E . J . Tattersiil , Stwds . ; and R . Grant , Tyler . A banquet followed at the New Inn Hotel .

DEVIZES . Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 663 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 15 th ultimo , when there was a good attendance both of members of the lodge and visitors , amongst the Utter Iteinj ; Bros . VV . | . Minn , P . M . C 32 , P . S . G . W . ; VV . S . Bambridge , P . M . 1533 , P . P .

J . G . W . ; J . McNaught Davis , P . M . K . 01 ; J . Butterworth , S . W . 355 ; and A . | . ( i . Stancomb , S . D . 632 . The outgoing VV . M ., Bro . F . G . Billingham , opened the lodge , and after the usual preliminaries , his successor , the S . W ., Bro . Frank Reynolds , was installed by the D . P . G . VI ., Bro . C N . P . Pnipps , the whole of the ceremony being conducted in an excellent manner . The newly-installed

VV . M . appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . F . G . Billingham , I . P . M . ; F . Wyatt , S . W . ; II . II . Baker , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Humphreys , Chip . ; F . S . Hancock , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., Sec ; VV . J . Baldwin , S . D . ; J . Hunt , J . D . ; II . llow . se , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Bush , P . M ., Org . ; S . VV .

1 ayler , l . G . ; J . Rendell and D . O . ven , Stwds . ; and C R . Barnes , Tyler . At'er the lotl . ; e was closed , the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet at the Bear Hotel , which was served in an admirable manner by Bro . Reynold-, and to which Bro . Simon Watson Tjylcr had , as iiiiial , sent a supply of venison . ( CullUllued oil / 'it : ! $ j . )