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Apart from its intrinsic value he should ever appreciate it as a mark of their esteem and regard . The toasts were interspersed with a selection of songs and music , under the direction of Bro . Cantle . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful and pleasant evening to a close .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —A highly successful meeting of this very prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . VV . Ockenden , W . AL ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . VV . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treasurer , acting J . W . ; Jessett , I . P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Aliddx ., Sec ; Moody ,

j . D . ; Tozer , acting I . G- ; Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Aliddx ., Hon . Organist ; Davey , A . VV . S . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . Thc visitors were VV . Bros . H . C . Levander , P . G . S . Aliddx ., & c , Jeffrey , P . AI . 1196 ; Costelow , S . W . 7 S 0 ; Faulkner , S . VV . 1423 ; Lajrvrence , 1 S 6 ; and Lamb , 1656-Thc minutes of the previous ' meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bros . AL Burr and W . Spearing were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Ransford and Dohoo raised to the Degree of AI . AL , both ceremonies being performed by thc W . AL with that care and attention to detail which has hitherto characterised his working of all thc Masonic ceremonials . The bye-laws having been read , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler took place , and

resulted in favour of Bros . Walls , Hopwood , and Gilbert . A P . M . ' s jewel having been voted to the outgoing Alaster , two notices of motion were given by VV . Bro . J . Hammond , "That the sum of ten guineas should be voted from the funds of the lodge to one of the three Alasonic Charities , and placed in the name of the W . AL , Bro . Ockenden , " and " That the months of meeting be altered . "

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary preliminary toasts received full justice . "The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of VV . Bro . Levander , who duly acknowledged the compliment . After touching upon the subject toast he went on to say that it had afforded him a great deal of

pleasure in being present that evening for the first time at a meeting of the Hemming Lodge . He had been particularly struck with the working , which reflected great credit upon the young Alason who filled the chair . He was also gratified to hear that the lodge was in so flourishing a condition . In concluding his speech , he expressed a hope that the lodge would continue to prosper and retain its position as one of

the most successful in the large and important Province of Middlesex . " The W . AL " followed , and was duly honoured . Bro . Ockenden having responded , gave , in very flattering terms , "The Health ofthe VV . M ' . elect . " Bro . Walls having acknowledged the honour , the toast of " The Visitors" followed . This toast was responded to by Bros .

Jeffery , Costelow , Faulkner , Lawrence , and Lamb . " The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of the LP . AL , came nextinorder . This important toast havingreceived due recognition , and Bro . Jessett having replied , "The Health ofthe Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . VV . Hammond , E . Hopwood , and Honeywell , brought this eminently successful gathering to a close .

ENFIELD . —St . James's Lodge ( No . 1579 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , the 26 th ult ., at the George Inn , Bro . Henry Stephens , W . AL , in the chair ; Bros . Joseph VV . Hobbs , S . VV . ; William Iron , J . W . The summons was issued iviih a mourning border , and contained the statement that " in consequence of the decease of Bro . George

H . Jaffa , P . AL , the W . AL requests the brethren to appear in Alasonic mourning . " This request was duly complied with , and the lodge having been duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Tebbs was passed to the Second Degree in a manner which received the approbation of all present . Bro . Linzell , P . AL , then proposed in feeling terms that a letter of condolence be sent to the

family of the late Bro . Jaffa , expressing the sympathy of the lodge with them in their severe bereavement . Bro . Painter , P . AL , seconded the motion , whicii was put and carried unanimously . Tbe lodge having been closed the brethren and visitors were entertained at a supper . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , the W . M . said that in due order the next

toast would have been that ofthe LP . AL , Bro . George Henry Jaffa , but it had pleased the Gieat Architect of the Universe to remove their brother from the pain of this world , and he could only therefore ask the brethren to drink in silence " In Alemoriam . " His loss would be felt , for he was a most zealous and active member of the lodge ,

arid by his general bearing and demeanour had endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact . The toast was duly drank in silence , and , we may add , a strong feeling of regret at the loss this young and flourishing lodge has sustained was expressed by the various speakers in the course of the evening .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday afternoon , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair in the E . was occupied by Bro . VV . VV . Sandbcok , W . AL , and there were officially present Bros . J . Jackson , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . B . AlacKenzie , LP . AL ; J . Atkinson , S . VV . ; VV . Savage ,

J . W . ; A . Woolrich , P . AI . 1356 , Treasurer ; J . M . Boyd , Secretary ; R . Burgess , Organist ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., A . Org . ; J . Pyer , S . D . ; H . P . Squire , J . D . ; J . L . Shrapnell , LG . ; Dr . Whittle , H . Round , O . W . Sanderson , and R . Gyres , Stewards ; and W . H . Ball , T y ler . The members present included Bros . J . F . Bayliss , Sam . Hague , John Wainwright , J . F . Doyle , Henry and Walter

Wardroper , J . W . Collinson , "Billy" Richardson , VV . Williams , G . Brammall , jun ., Walter Hildyard , E . Burby , C . Buchanan , J . Orr Afarples , J . E . Runmer , Captain Crowley , J . Jt . Alonk , H . Round , VV . Addis , Louis Neubert , Richard Gefdard , J . Keet , I . de Frece , F . Duncanson , E . Graham , C . Campson , Captain Jackson , J . Cantor , and others . The visitors present included Bros . VV . Crane ,

P . AL 1299 ; R . Bennett , P . AL 1299 ; C . Copeman , 7 S 6 ; VV . Strong , 310 ; T . Kittle , 72 ; C . Dean , 12 S 9 ; J . Lee , 1 G 75 ; A . C . Doe , iog 4 ; J . L . Tunstall , 1035 ; T . Carr , 1094 ; J . Hoult , 21 G ; and R . Purdon ( I . C . ) Messrs . Joseph Wood , R . VV . Hughes , and A . C . Alaxwell were initiated , and Bros . H . and VV . Wardroper , J . F . Doyle , and Captain Crowley raised to the M . AI . Degree . Refreshment followed business , and during the evening

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a capital entertainment was given by several talented brethren , including Bros . Webster Williams , Richardson , Wood , Dean , Purdon , Brammall , and Burgess ( accompanist ) . MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . — The usual meeting in connection with this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , on Wednesday , the

24 th ult ., at a somewhat early hour , viz ., 4 . 45 , owing to the fact of Bro . Josiah Bracewell , who was to be passed to the Second Degree , having to leave early in order to attend to his professional duties at the Queen ' s Theatre . There was a good muster of brethren , amongst whom were the following : Bros . A . B . Whittaker , W . M . j Geo . Afacfarlane , S . VV , ; VV . B . Brown , J . W . ; VVm . Bastock , P . M ., Treas . ;

H . Bracewell , S . D . ; G . Yates , J . D . j VVm . Byway , I . G . ; Geo . Burrows , Tyler ; J . D . Curtis and Lyon , Stewards ; Joseph Bracewell , B . S . Alarshall , James Cummins , VV . Cowen , VV . T . Allett , S . D . ; McKellen , VV . H . Leigh , P . AI . ; Thos . Cavanah , P . AL ; Joseph Lytic , J . Stevenson , and Hugh Jones . Visitors : Bros . F . A . Huet , S . W . 1009 , P . P . G . Purst . Derbyshire ; J . AL Sinclair , S . W . 163 ;

James Andrew , P . AL 1219 ; Jno . P . Squirrel , 13 S 7 ; Wm . Hollins , P . M . 152 ; Thos . Cowen , J . W . 1161 ; Geo . J . Schofield , S . VV . 1219 ; T . Dawson , W . M . 1219 ; Henry Pauldcn , Sec . 204 ; Benjamin Taylor , 204 ; VVm . Sturin , LP . AL 11 G 1 ; Joseph Aldred , P . AL 1140 ; j . G . Elderton , 317 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 4 . 45 with prayer , and after tbe

minutes ofthe previous meeting had been read by Bro . VVm . Bostock , P . AL , who acted as Secretary , and confirmed by the brethren , Bro . Joseph Bracewell was passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the VV . M . in a most impressive mariner . Bro . VVm . Bostock presented , and explained , the working tools , and Bro . IT . Bracewell delivered the charge to the candidate . The brethren afterwards adjourned to

tea at 5 . 55 . At 7 . 15 they re-assembled in the lodge room , when the ballot was taken for Bro . N . Squirrel , of the Chorlton Lodge , No . 13 S 7 , and Bro . Samuel Ashcroft , of the Bridgewater Lodge , No . 1213 , to become joining members of the lodge , and both brethren were unanimously elected . "Hearty good wishes" were afterwards expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge closed in

peace and harmony at S . 20 . At the social board Bro . Thos . Cavanah proposed in flattering terms "The Health of Bro . Joseph Bracewell , " who had been made a F . C , and after " The Health of Bro . Joe" had been cordially drunk with Alasonic honours , Bro . H . Bracewell responded ( both figuratively and literally ) on behalf of his absent relative , and in

the course of his remarks said he had great pleasure in so doing , because he felt that the remarks applied to his brother were strictly true , and he had no doubt that his brother "Joe " would make a true and good Alason , as in the course of a lifelong experience of him he knew that whatever he took in hand he endeavoured to carry out with

credit to himself , and everyone concerned . Bro . H . Bracewell further stated that there had always existed the greatest harmony and goodfellowship between himself and his brother , and he felt thc liveliest satisfaction in hailing him as a brother in a double sense , and concluded by thanking Bro . Cavanah , P . M ., for his kind remarks , and the brethren for so heartily responding to thc toast . Bro .

J . D . Curtis , in proposing "Thc Healths of thejoining Members , Bros . Ashcroft and Squirrel , " said it gave him much pleasure to do so , as with one of them ( Bro . Squirrel ) he was intimately acquainted . Bro . Curtis further stated that it was quite evident these two brethren had the desire to still further acquaint themselves with Alasonic teachings and precepts , and to mix with brethren ; othcr than those

who belonged to their own lodge . As regarded Bro . Squirrel , he was so well-known to the brethren of the Avon Lodge , liaving visited them so often , that he scarcely needed any recommendation from him , and in asking thc brethren to cordially respond to the toast , Bro . Curtis said he did so with an extra amout of p leasure , for the reason that there was no one of his acquaintance more than Bro .

Squirrel that he would like to have seen in the Avon Lodge . The toast was received with enthusiasm , and with Alasonic honouis , after which Bro . Squirrel responded for himself and Bro . Ashcroft ( who was absent ) . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , and after a very enjoyable evening the brethren separated about eleven o'clock . Bro . Curtis , whose duties as Steward are no sinecure , most ably and efficiently fulfilled that office .

HAMPTON WICK . — Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1 G 56 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 14 th ult ., at the White Hart Hotel , when there were piesent Bros . Bond , P . P . G . P . Surrey , W . AL ; Aston , S . W ., W . AL elect ; J . Hurst , P . G . P . Aliddx ., J . W . ; Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C . of Aliddx ., LP . AL ; T . W . Ockenden , W . AL 1512 , Sec ;

A . Nuthall , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., S . D . ; J . Featherstone , J . D . ; R . W . Forge , P . AL 1703 , I . G . ; F . Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; J . Piller , W . AL 1 793 , D . C ; Gilbert , P . G . T . Aliddx ., Tyler ; VV . Bros . J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; and J . VV . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Aliddx ., honorary members . The visitors were Bros . Cooke , 5 j Noble , 975 j Springett , 1044 j Noton , 1309 ; Ballard . 1326 ; Beauchamp , 1512 ;

and Collier , 1793 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . C . Brier , J . P . Ealey , and J . Bushell were initiated into Craft mysteries by the I . P . M . The ceremony ol installation , which was to have been performed by VV . Bro . J . Hammond , was , in consequence of his indisposition , performed by VV . Bro . Baldwin in a

manner that left nothing to be desired . He was assisted by Bros . Hurst , Walls , and Forge . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Hurst , S . W . ; Walls , J . VV . ; Bond , LP . AL ; Rev . C . de Crespigny , Chap . ; Ockenden , Sec ; Nuthall , Treas . ; Feat ' ierstine , S . D . ; Forge , LD . ; Filler , I . G . ; F . Honeywell , Org . ( by deputy ); Duffell , D . C ; Worthington , W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Previously to thc lodge being closed , the LP . AL was

presented with a jewel . VV . Bro . Bond having said a few words in reply , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . VV . Bro . the Rev . C de Crespigny acknowledged the toast of "'The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . AL " having been warmly proposed by the I . P . M ., the W . AL in response , made a neat and

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somewhat humorous speech . The toast of " The Initiates " came next in order , and this pledge having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . Brier , Ealey , and Bushell briefly replied . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the VV . M . took occasion to congratulate the members of the Wolsey upon the Masonic standing of the brethren who had done thein the honour of being present that evening .

Personally he was greatly pleased , as some of them had come many miles to witness the ceremony of his installation . In conclusion he hoped that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them . Bros . Cooke , Noton , Springett , Collier , and others having acknowledged the compliment , "The Installing Officer" followed . The W . M . in giving this toast expressed himself delighted with

the able and efficient manner in which the ceremony of installation had been carried out by Bro . Baldwin . The pledge having been warmly received , the Installing Officer expressed his acknowledgments in a few modest words . "The Health of the Past Masters , " coupled with the name of VV . Bro . Bond , LP . AL , followed , and this toast having been responded to " The Treasurer and Secretary " came next in order . In proposing this toast the W . AL dwelt at

some length upon the many Alasonic and social qualities which the two brethren who held those respective offices possessed , ln conclusion he said that he sincerely hoped that both officers would for many years to come honour the lodge by continuing to bold their important and onerous positions . Bros . Nuthall and Ockenden having replied , "The Officers , " coupled with the name of VV . Bro . J . Hurst , S . W ., brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

MANCHESTER . —Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The regular meeting of this young lodge was held at the Lord Nelson Hotel , on Alonday , the 21 st ult . There were present Bros . Rev . E . Harwood Cooke , VV . AT . ; J . B . Seel , S . VV . ; Dr . Thos . Fiddes , J . VV . ; T . Royle Higginson , Treas . ; VV . H . Townsend , Sec . ; A . IT . Sansom , S . D . ; E . L . Littler , J . D . ; P . Heaton , I . G . ; John

Worthington , Tyler ; A . Stott , D . C . ; | . R . England , LP . AL ; VV . Aldred , J . W . VVosnidge , Clegg , Stenhouse , Tate , Dobson , Shepherd , Harrison , Chevalier , J . Stott , VV . Howat , VV . Cole , Org . ; and Swift . Visitors : Bros . Robt . Tomlins , J . W . 317 ; Jas . Cole , S . D . 15 S 8 ; J . Hawkins , 216 ; J . Simpson , 249 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) .

The brethren met at six o'clock to tea , after which , at 7 . 45 , they assembled in the lodge room . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Mr . Thomas Rickerby Vickers was balloted for , and being unanimously elected , was , with due rite and ceremony , initiated into Freemasonry by the W . AL The

working tools were presented by Bro . J . R . England , LP . AL , and the J . W ., Bro . Dr . Thos . Fiddes , delivered the charge to the candidate . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at nine o ' clock . A pleasant two hours were spent at the social board , some songs and recitations most agreeably enlivening the proceedings .

TWICKENHAM . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting for the year at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the 2 Gth ult ., when there were present Bros . G . Clark , VV . M . ; IT . Clark , S . VV . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , J . VV . ; IT . Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of W ., LP . AL ; H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . G . W ., P . AI . ; IT . B . Alarshall , C . C . & c , Treas . ; H . Baldwin , Sec ; F . J .

Perks , S . D . ; VV . S . Dunkley , J . D . j T . VV . G . VVood , LG . ; C . I . Axford , D . C .,- J . Holliday , jun ., W . S . ; G . J . Dunkley , " Prov . G . Org . ; J . Daley , Tyler ; A . H . St . Leger , R . R . Johnstone , VV . Heelis , H . IT . Room , AL S . Larlham , P . AL 1216 , & c , & c , and C . A . White . Alembers : Bros . Earner , P . M . ; Batting , P . AL ; Henry Buss , G . Asst . Sec . ; ' and several other visiting brethren .

After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for two gentlemen for initiation and a brother for joining . The VV . AI . then in a masterly manner initiated his brother , Air . J . Bridger Clark , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Edward Clarke was raised and the lodge was closed in due form .

An emergency meeting of the Era Lodge was held in another room of the Hotel , and the brethren of both lodges met at refreshment . The usual toasts were honouied , Bro . Buss returning thanks for the Grand officers , and Bro . J . T . Aloss for thc Prov . Grand Officers . The dining room was somewhat crowded , but the brethren good naturedly made the best of the novel position .

INSTRUCTION . STOCKWELL LODGE ( No . 1339 ) . —The bre . thren of this lodge met on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Kcnnington-road . There were present Bros . Pincott , W . AL ; Webb , S . VV . ; Ayling , J . W . j Francis , P . P . S . D ., Preceptor j Cooper , Sec and S . D . ; Stranger ,

J . D . ; and Palmer , I . G . The W . AL worked the First and Second Degrees in a most efficient manner , Bro . Chamberlain acting as candidate . This lodge of instruction , whicii has only recently removed to the above house , has been well attended , and the working is admirably done under the instruction of the Preceptor , Bro . Francis .

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ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER ( No . 25 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Alonday last at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Comps . VV . Kerby , as M . E . Z ., in the absence of Comp . VV . Martin , AI . E-Z ' Treas ., P . Z . ; VV . Land , IT . ; J . Baxter , J . ; F . Hatton ! S . N . ; VV . Piatt , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . Elsey , P . S . ; J E . r ? , h , " - l £ . *! ' -J G . Deaton , 2 nd Asst . ; H . H . Smith , W * *; - Sherville . P . Z . ; AllsoppsP . Z . DentonPZ

. , ; , .. ; Boyd , Robins , Zidner , and others . Visitors : Comps . Seymour Smith and Taylor . The minutes of last meeting were confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted . I he installation of principals and officers was as follows : Comps . VV . Land , AI . E . Z . ; VV . Sherville , LP . / . ; J . Baxter , IT . ; VV . Kerby , P . Z .. Treas .: W . Elslev . L :

w * p ' ?« , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . E . Shand , S . N . ; G . Deaton P . S . ; J . Boyd , ist Asst . j IT . Stead , Janitor . The chapter closed and the companions adjourned to banquet . The usual Royal Arch toasts were given by the M . E . Z . and duly honoured , and with theaid of apiano and a little vocal music , altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent , the companions separating about eleven o ' clock .