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Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . The last regular meeting of the season was held at the Crown Hotel , Broxbourne , on Saturday , the 12 th ult ., and proved to be not the least successful meeting of what may ,. ; rly be termed an exceptional year . The brethren present were Bros . R . W . Nicole , W * M . J C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., acting I . P . M . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., S . W . ; i ' pearce , J . W . j J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . j J . F . Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . iLi ., Sec . ; J . Gravatt , S . D . j A . Ingram , J . D . j G . t . Chretien , P . M ., acting

, G . . J . G . Cobb , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . of C j C . C Renaud and A . J . Robinson , SW ds . ; T . Williams , Tyler ,- A . Franklin , C . Nicole , J . W . Rattenbury , H . F . facks , D . Taylor , E . N . Beningfield , H . R . Bower , J . Stephens , H . Rackham , and others . Visitors : Bros . B . H . Dames . I . G . 19 S 2 J T . W . Kemp , 43 j W . France , J . D . z ° » ' J- T - Pi'cairn , 2021 j F . W . Ulrich , 2461 j and M . A . Attwood , Ore . ' 348 . . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Stephens as raised to the Degree of M . M ., the traditional history being given by Bro . Cobb ,

„ pjH . After a ballot had been taken , which proved unanimous , Messrs . A . D . King , A . C , Little , and A . T . D . R . Palmer-Palmer were initiated . The work all round was ably performed , and reflected credit on the W . M . and his officers . As the W . M . will reprejent the lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Boys' Institution , a sum was proposed to be added to his list , and a substantial amount was transferred from the General ( 0 ihe Benevolent Fund of the lodge .

This completing the business , the brethren adjourned to a very enjoyable dinner , and , after grace had been sung , the customary toasts were proposed , brief speeches being * the rule . There being' an abundance of musical talent available , a good programme had been arranged , which added considerably to the enjoyment of the after proceedings ; in this Bros . King , Ulrich , Little , Bower , Beningfield , Stephens , Blinkhorn , C . Nicole , and Ingram assisted , Bro . Attwood accompanying . The W . M . is to be congratulated upon Ihe success which has so far attended his term of office .

Duchess of York Lodge , No . 2482 . The third installation meeting of this highly successful lodge was held on Monday , the 21 st ultimo , at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester . The brethren having assembled , the W . M ., Bro . Robert Fox , opened the lodge , and the minutes of the previous meeting nere read and confirmed . The W . M . at this point requested Bro . F . Archer Lowe , p . P . G . Std . Br ., to take the chair as Installing Master for the occasion , when he appointed Bros . Bratt , P . G . W . Cheshire , as S . W . j Geo . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., as

J . W . ; and J . Beardmore , P . G . Stwd ., as f . G . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Peter Bratt , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Robert Fox , P . M ., and , the usual ceremony being gone through , he was duly inducted into the chair in a most dignified manner by Bro . Lowe . Bro . P . Bratt was saluted and greeted in the different Degrees . Bro . Robert Fox presented the working tools in the various Degrees . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . Bratt , P . G . W . ( brother to the W . M . ) j that to the Wardens by Bro . Shaw , P . M . j and to the

brethren b y Bro . J . Beardmore , P . M ., P . G . S . Bro . H . Boycott , P . M ., acted as D . C . The newly-invested W . M . invested and addressed the officers in a very able and impressive manner as follows : Bros . Robert Fox , I . P . M . ; T . A . Lever , S . W . ; E . A . Lowe , J . W . ; Philip Whyman , Treas . ; F . Walmsley , Sec . ; O . Dearden , S . D . , R . Telford , J . D . j H . Boycott , P . M ., D . C ; J . E . Mead , Org . ; W . H . Russell , I . G . j G . Brierley and G . Dean , Stwds . ; F . Du Chemin , Tylerj and J . Beardmore , P . M ., P . G . S ., Charity Representative . We must compliment all who took part in the

ceremony , as the whole of the work was well conducted throughout . The Treasurer ' s iccounts were considered , and the motion proposed by Bro . A . Lowe , seconded by Dro . H . Boycott , P . M ., that they be passed was carried unanimously . The I . P . M ., Bro . Robert Fox , was presented with a Past Master's jewel , which bore the following inscription : "Presented to W . Bro . Robert Fox , P . M ., along with a Life Governorship of the R . M . Ben . Institution , as a token of esteem and regard . —Oct . 21 , ' 95 . " Bro . Lowe proposed , and Bro . Philip Whyman , Treasurer , seconded , that a further

s » m of five guineas be voted out of the Charity Funds of the lodge to the above Institute . This was carried unanimously . The lodge was closed , and the brethren , accompanied by their guests , adjourned to celebrate the occasion , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . A capital programme of music had been arranged by Bro . Mead , the Organist . The following were present : Bros . Robert Fox , W . M . ; Peter Bratt , S . W . ; T . A , Lever , J . W . j P . Whyman , Treas . j F . Walmsley , Sec . j Archer Lowe , jun .,

SD . ; J . Dearden , J . D . j H . Boycott , P . M ., D . C . ; R . Telford , I . G . j Russell and Brierley , Stwds . ; F . Du Chemin , Tyler ; T . Archer , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; J . W . Shaw , P . M . j J . Beardmore , P . M ., P . G . S . ; F . Mead , Org . j Kenyon , Shirley , Bentham , Barker , Edwards , J . Howaith , Geo . Sam . Smith , P . P . G . Organist ; and J . Wton . Visitors : Bros . Henry Bratt , P . S . G . W . Cheshire ,- J . E . Williams , P . P . D . G . D . C . J J . Bridgford , P . P . G . P . j Newson Smith , W . M . 477 j Holman , W . M . Derby Lodge ; Major Pratt , W . M . 171 S ; Blarney , P . M . 163 ; Salt , P . M . Prince Leopold Lodge ; Mamelock , P . M . ; A . R . Evans , Gadd , G . M . Green , Garlick , W . I . Haworth , McLeod , and Evans Jackson .

Willesden Lodge , No . 2489 . The second installation meeting of this lodge was held by dispensation at the frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the 21 st ult ., when excellent work , followed by touniiful hospitality , resulted in a very successful and enjoyable evening . In the absence « Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , P . G . W ., W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . W . Wells-¦ »« . P . M . / as W . M . ; supported by Bros . B . Claude Robson , I . P . M . ; Stanley Machin , * W . ; W . Grant Greitr . I . W .: F . W . Chant Hobrow . Treas .: C I . Martian . Sec .:

'• Marrian , S . D . ; J . J . Hanbury , J . D . j H . C Borradaile , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , D . C . ; « E . H . Fisher , I . G . ; A . Howard Knight and W . F . Webster , Stwds . j W . Knight , £ R . Hartley Denniss , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx . j C . Stanley Gibbs , H . A . Seagrave , C . Nler , F . D . Davy , J . W . Grtig , R . Wood , A . E . Raymer , and others . Visitors : Bros . _ Rcchrich , 34 j F . H . Messiter , I . P . M . 2098 j W . J . Parker , P . M . 91 j Rev . F . "aslock , P . p . G . Chap . Essex ; W . J . Butler , P . M . 213 , P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; F . « vy . 2 GI j B . Matscieff . 176 : F . G . Green . P . M . 71 **; Lovett King , 2100 ; H .

"• Ueen , P . M . IOSJ S . S . Stow , 2022 j H . Machin , S . D . 231 j F . Hanson , J . D . 2 ; ;• Machin , I . G . 231 ; H . T . Reed , Treas . ; Harleden , P . M . ; W . M . Roberts , S . W . ' 33 ! VV . W . Lee , I . P . M . 1897 ; and others . T | he lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and Bros . W . A . Collins and G . B . } m passed to the Second Degree . Bro . C . E . Robson , P . M . ( the first Master of the We ) , then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . C . Butler , P . M ., as VV . M ., in a very i manner . Th * fnltnunnfT nflWi-e wprf . invf . ttti . f'l . Rrns . Stanlpv Manhin . S . W . . W .

S . e- j . W . ; F . W . Chant Hobrow , Treas . ; Chas . J . Marrian , Sec ; F . W . f'J'fi an , S . D . ; J . J . Hanbury , J . D . ; R . E . H . Fisher , I . G . j H . C Borradaile , {; » -, P . P . G . S . B . Essex , D . C . j A . H . Knight and W . F . Webster , Stwds . j and I . '"iiteway , Tjder . A letter was read from Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , P . G . W ., I . P . M ., S'etting his inability to attend owing to slight indisposition , and asking the lodge to IV M' set ° * ' '" l some s '' ver mounted black ebony gavels . On the motion of the M ., a cordial vote of thanks was voted to the donor .

on . * 8 e was closed , and an adjournment made to the large hall , where a choice ban-Wwas served . Ihe usual toasts were subsequently heartily honoured .. hj j ? - C . E . Robson , P . M ., in giving " The W . M ., " said upon no previous occasion P'oo '' Ie wan ' ° i £ ' l uence so much as he did on the present occasion in rising to f POSe this toa « f . Hi * harl l / nntun fhi . tr W . M . fnr manv VearS . and Could siv Thar a

[ er . 'r * in or better Mason never lived . He seriously meant that , and was perfectly same at w ** t , le brethren knew their W . M . as well as he did , they would be of the 1 , -J ? "P'nion . Not only was Bro . Butler perfect in the working , but more than that , he ¦ U s ' carry outside the lodge the precepts taught in it . Whatever little good he ( Bro . th 1 ' ' , - ) had learnt in Masonry he ascribed entirely to the W . M ., and in electing Popul ° t 0 t ' chair they had secured the services of a W . M . second to none , a "sptcV ani ** Mason , al ) d one who would ensure prosperity to the lodge in every

honou * , C . Butler , P . M . Harlesden Lodge , W . M ., said he esteemed it a very high tnte-V , " - elected to the chair of that lodge . He had looked forward to it , and lo tiJ 1 u P ° n it feeling he should have the support of every member from the highest « nitc j 1 , > and felt sure he should have a happy year of office . Theirs was a most ¦ ° d ge . He did not know any lodge where the brethren wcre more united , and

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trusted it might ever be so . It was as it should be , and he should do his best to forward the interests of the lodge . He had a great love for it , for Freemasonry as exemplified in their lodge was to him a very great pleasure in life . It enhanced the pleasuresof this life , and smoothed many a rough path to know there were many good and true brethren who were willing to support and help him in any difficulties . He trusted to be long spared to be a member and witness the prosperity of the lodge , and from the very bottom of his heart he thanked them one and all .

Bro . Rev . F . Haslock , P . P . G . Chap . Essex , acknowledged "The Visitors" in a humorous speech . He had found that evening that he was not only a Clerk in Holy Orders , but that he was also a dwarf amongst giants , and he had expected that one of the giants would have been called upon to respond . It brought to his mind the story of / "Esop , who was exhibited for sale between two giant looking men . A purchaser came along and asked the man on his left what he could do , and he replied " Anything , " and the man on his right gave a similar answer . On being asked what he could do , / Esop said that the friends on his right and left could do anything , there was nothing left for

him to do . They were sometimes charged with introducing in the church music of which the congregation could not understand a word , but that evening in the lodge they had not only had music , but also the words . It biought to his mind the old story of the Scotch lady who was anxious to hear how English folk managed to sing the good old Psalms . After listening for some time , she said right out : " VVeel , weel ! I can quite understand why Saul threw the javelin at David when he sang the Psalms . " In conclusion , he said the lodge meeting had impressed upon his mind one fact—that there was no body of men in the world who so thoroughly understood that great principle of brotherly love and hospitality .

Bro . W . J . Butler , P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk ( brother of the W . M . ) , also replied , and expressed his gratitude to the W . M . forcoupling his name , and his sorrowthat Providence had not given him the same amount of eloquence as his brother in the chair possessed . He heartily congratulated the lodge on its progress , for it not only possessed many members , but there was also existing a good Masonic feeling . It was a great gratification to him to see his brother in the chair , for if he was not worthy ot the post he would not be holding it . He trusted the lodge would have a larger success in the future than it had had in the past .

"The Treasurer and Secretary afforded the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the excellent services rendered by Bro . Hobrow , Treasurer , and Bro . Mirrian , the indefatigable Secretary , whose heart and soul were in the lodge , and no trouble was too great for him to take for its benefit . Bro . Hobrow , Treasurer , having replied , and stated that the finances were in a good position , Bro . C J . Marrian , Secretary , responded , and said that as in the past , his energies and services were at the disposal of the lodge . Bros . Stanley Machin , S . W ., and W . G . Greig , J . W ., duly answered for "The Officers . "

The W . M . then proposed " The Installing Master , " and stated that Bro . Robson was the first Master of the lodge , and started it in the right direction . Bro . Robson was a good and true Mason in the very best sense of the word , and they all appreciated him as such . Bro . C E . Robson , P . M ., in response , said he was extremely gratified at the kind way in which he had always been received in the lodge , and also at being able to install the W . M . that evening . They were both initiates about the same time , but he had always looked up to the W . M . for all guidance . He should always be ready to do what he could for the lodge , but with such a Master and officers there would be little for him to dn .

Bro . Bartley Denniss , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx ., answered for "The Masonic Charities" and afterwards gave an account of his Masonic experiences in Norway . From the moment it was found he was a Mason and after he had been in a lodge in Bergen he knew everybody and met smiling greetings everywhere . Every Mason wore a collar as well as a badge , and carried a sword . The D . C . put him through the proper tests and everything passed satisfactorily , and he was ushered into the lodge rooms , ln addition to the collars and swords , all the officers wore silk hats of rather antiquated shape , and the ceremony was all read . After the close , all sung "Auld Lang Syne , "

all singing * the refrain in Norwegian . They afterwards adjourned to supper , and although Norway was sometimes supposed to be a teetotal country , one bottle of whiskey was served to every four . When it was found what his Masonic rank was in England he had an enthusiastic reception , and he was asked to convey to his lodge " Hearty good wishes . " King Oscar is the first Mason in Norway , and was the only member of a Degree he had created for himself . The W . M . of a Norwegian lodge was W . M . until he died or resigned , which was a custom capable of improvement . The toasts were given in an impressive way . The orator , after describing the virtues of the W . M ., calls

upon the brethren to drink his health in a three-fold manner , first , because he is a real good fellow j secondly , because they are delightedfeto see him in the chair j and thirdly , to wish him all prosperity . They then conclude with " Viva" three times . He ( Bro . Denniss ) thought they could not better conclude than by saluting their W . M . in this fashion . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . The Cynthia Quartette and Bro . Lovett King carried out the excellent musical arrangements .

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Chanty Chapter , No . 323 . The installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Florist Hotel , Shaw Heath , Stockport . The chapter was opened by Comp . James Cookson , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . W . Pritchard and J . Fox , J . In the absence of Comp . H . Finch , P . Z ., S . E ., the minutes of the previous convocation were read by Comp . Jas . Cookson , M . E . Z ., and were duly confirmed . Comp . J . Ccokson , M . E . Z ., has been so popular , and has met with such success in his office as ruler , that the companions unanimously

elected him again for a second year , consequently he was presented to Comp . T . Lockett , P . G . H ., for installation , which ceremony was fully performed . Comp . / . Armstrong , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z ., then installed Comps . J . Fox as H ., and Wm . Booth , P . Z ., as J ., in an exceedingly clever manner . He also addressed the Principals and companions . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . Cookson . M . E . Z . j

J . Fox , H . j W . Booth , P . Z .. J . J G . D . Hayes , S . E . j L . Jagger . S . N . ; J . Slack , P . P . G . S ., Treas . j H . P . Jones , P . S . j E . Taylor , ist A . S . j W . Slack , 2 nd A . S . j C . Atkinson , P . Z ., D . C . j and J . Clarke , Janitor . There were also present Comps . Pritchard , P . Z ., H ., and J . 0 . Wylde , P . Z . Visitors : Comps . J . Armstrong . P . G . S . B . ; T . Lcckett , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; W . Shepherd , P . P . G . D . C . ; G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; and C T . Brewer .

Kennington v . hapter , No . 1381 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ioth ult . Among those present were Comps . Dennis , M . E . Z . ; Lingley , H . elect ; Austin , P . Z ., acting J . j H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ; A . Lundie , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . j Colwell , P . S . j Smith , 2 nd A . S . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C ; CH . Kohlu , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . j H . J . Urdner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j Salter , P . Z . j C . Sims , P . Z . j and Hopkins , Org .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . H . J . Lardner impressively installed Comp . Lingley as Second Principal . The installation , in consequence of Comp . Buxton's absence , was necessarily postponed . The resignations ot Comps . Parrott and Knight were received with regret . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . H . J . Lardner for his services as Installing Officer , and the chapter was closed . A banquet followed , at which the usual toasts were given . Comp . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " During the evening Comps . Lundie and Hopkins entertained the companions . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Chorlton Chapter , No . 1387 . The annual meeting of this successful chapter was held at the Masonic HaU , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . Upon the summons were entered two exaltations ( one of which took place ) , and the installation of the Three Principals and investiture of officers , & c . The chapter was opened by Comp . Renshaw , M . E . Z ., and the minutes of the regular meeting were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . requested