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to wear the same as a memento of their high esteem , and to be with them and help on the success of the lodge . The I . P . M ., in reply , said he hardly knew how to express himself in words sufficiently serious lo thank them for the handsome jewel , which he should always wear in happy remembrances of that evening , also of those during his year of office . The gift of the jewel showed the approval

of the brethren that he had conducted the affairs of the lodge to their satisfaction . He had made it exclusively his duty to do his best for the New Cross Lodge , and he felt that every brother connected with the lodge ought to do the same . He vvas glad he had been so successful financially , and he hoped their W . M . would have as successful a year as he had had—viz ., nine initiates . Every Mason should

have the welfare of his lodge at heart , and when his time came to go into the chair , he would feel that he had done his duty . Financially they were never better off , for now they were out of trouble and had a good balance , and he trusted all future . Masters vvould bear in mind that it was honourable to a lodge to be free . He had endeavoured to follow in the lootstepsof their worthy P . M ., Bro . G . P .

Bertini , and keep expenses down , and get out of difficulties , for it was an honour to themselves and a ct edit to the Craft . Philanthropy and Charity they could now take in hand , and would be enabled to do something which must be a pleasure to all . He thanked them all most sincerely for not only drinking his health that evening so heartily , but also for the kind manner in which his health had always

been drunk during his year of office , and he wished them all well , and success to the New Cross Lodge , with health to their W . M ., and plenty of work for him to do . The W . M . then said he had novv a most important toast to propose , and that was "The Health of thc Visitors . " They were pleased to see them , and hoped they had been made comfortable , and had had a pleasant

evening . They were all welcome , and the New Cross Lodge gave them a hearty one , and he trusted he should have the pleasure of seeing them again . There were so many visitors that it would be impossible for all to respond , as trains would not wait to take them to London , but would call upon Bros . Dr . Milner , P . M ., Bumstead , and Milbourn to reply .

Bro . Dr . Milner , P . M ., said he was assured that the visiting brethren had all enjoyed themselves much . He had known their worthy W . M . in private life many years , He congratulated him upon being W . M . of the New Cross Lodge , and he wished him a happy year of office . Bro . E . J . B . Bumstead , P . M . 548 , said it afforded him much pleasure to respond . All the visitors , he felt sure ,

had enjoyed themselves . The brethren had good reason to be proud of their W . M . He had worked hard , and no doubt would follow the good example of their I . P . M . It had been his privilege to visit the lodge before , and he must congratulate the lodge on its prosperity and financial state . He wished their W . M . a good and prosperous year of office , and thanked him also for the kind manner

in which he had received him . Bro . J . G . Millbourn , W . M . 13 , said no words of his could say what pleasure it had given him to be with them that evening . It was his first visit and he hoped it vvould not be his last . If the Fourth Degree vvas a sample of their work , all their work must be done well . He felt that their lodge must be a prosperous one , and he thanked them all

for the kind reception they had given to the visitors . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the next toast on the list , that of " The Installing Master , " said it must be a bumper . He had performed his task well , and he was sure it was to the satisfaction of all present . Bro . Cowley , P . M ., was an old P . M ., and had worked hard and well , and had the interest of the lodge at heart .

Bro . W . Cowley , P . M ., in responding , thanked all present for the kind manner in which his health had been drunk . It was most gratifying . He vvould always do his duty , no matter in what office he was placed . The P . M . 's had done their duty well , not forgetting Bro . G . P . Bertini . But he did hope , now that the chair was occupied by one of their own nationality the W . M . would install his successor .

There was a great excuse for two previous P . M . 's , who belonged to a nation where the voice was lovely , but to have asked them to install their successors would have been wrong . They would have done it , no doubt , and it was their wish , but the brethren present would agree vvith him it would have been a most difficult and trying task . All the P . M . ' s present wished the W . M . a most successful year of office ,

with good health . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " said that the lodge was indebted to the services of both . Their Treasurer was well known toall , also their new Secretary , and he felt sure bcth would do their duty to the best of their abilities . Bro . Treasurer always looked well after the cash and the Secretary would warm well to his work . He vvould ask the brethren to drink their health in a bumper .

Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Treas ., said he thanked a'l the brethren most sincerely for the kind and cordial manner in which his health had been proposed and drunk . He could assure the brethren of the New Cross Lodge it vvas a great pleasure to him to know and feel that the lodge was in such a prosperous condition . Great credit vvas due both to Bros . Grassi and G . P . Bertini for the great interest

they had always taken in the lodge . Both had worked well to economise , and he wished the lodge every surcess , and that he might have always a good balance in hand at the end of the session . Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec , assured the brethren he would do all in his power to perforin the duties of Secretary to their satisfaction , and hoped to have the confidence

of the brethren . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Officers , " said he felt that he had good ones , and he hoped to meet them at the lodge of instruction , so that they might be together , and work to the satisfaction of the members of the lodge . Anything they had to say he felt the brethren would be glad to hear .

Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., assured the W . M . he vvould do all in his power to assist him . He had known the W . M . many years , they frequently worked in lodges of instructor * , and trusted still to meet him with the other officers , so that they might work well in harmony . He thanked the W . M . for having placed him in such a high position , and

he wished the W . M . a successful year of office . Bro . John H . Meyer , J . W ., endorsed all that their S . W . had said . He would still persevere and do his work , not only to the satisfaction of the W . M ., but also to the brethren of the Iodge . poth Bros . S . D . and J . D . replied , also Bro . S . G . Mella ,

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I . G ., who assured the brethren he felt the responsibility of his office , and now they would find him a careful and serious worker . The Tyler's toast brought this most enjoyable evening to a close , and the brethren present all expressed themselves highly delighted with the musical and vocal abilities of Bro . G . P . Bertini , R . Mackway , Li Calsi , Samuelli , C .

Grassi , Danbiero , Rubinstein , Meyer , and others , not forgetting Bro . B . Bumstead with his recitation of "The Farm Ship . " In fact , the vvhole meeting was a great success , anlone to bc well remembered . The banner oi the W . M ., which was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , was of blue silk , and was an interesting feature

of the proceedings . It was beautifully embroidered with the emblazoned armorial bearings and antique shieldthe crest of the ancestors of the VV . M . It vvas his gift to the lodge . The New Cross Lodge met for the first time at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , and all the brethren present expressed themselves delighted vvith the comfort and accommodation cf their new quarters .

CHISWICK LODGE . —( No . 2012 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Monday , the 13 th ult ., Bro Frederick Lawrance , VV . M ., being in the chair , and the brethren present included Bros . W . A . Dowling , as S . W . ; John Brown , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Gardner , P . M ., Sec ; C . F . Hughes , I . G . ; C

Hopkins and B . Kenyon , Stwds . ; F . D . Smither , Org . ; Rowe , Tyler ; Carew Packer , H . Clerk , J . Brill , G . Sales , VV . C . Dickey , T . Hoodless , J * Hawes , Alfred Skinner , G . Johnson , J . Elly , George Coller , H . Price , VV . Ritchie , R . Milbourne , and B , Hardy . The visitors were Bros . Rev . Peek , W . M . 555 , Prov . G . Chap . Suffolk ; Kenneth Montgomery , P . M . 255 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Harvey

Moor , VV . M . 255 ; Jones , P . M . 92 ; H . Perks , P . M . 209 ; H . C . Waters , 15 ; F . Lea , 2090 ; W . Anderson , 146 ; J . T . Grover , 1585 ; R . Kerr , 697 ; C . T . Cowley , 2030 ; Alfred Lowe , 1791 ; and J . T . King , 195 . Lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for the candidates for initiation and as joining members successively , and proving favourable , Messrs . Edward Wavell

and G . Hylton Johnson were impressively initiated b y Bro . Gardner , P . M . Bro . H . Clerke was afterwards raised to the degree of M . M . by Bro . H . Price , P . M . 177 . Letters of apology for non-attendance from Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., S . VV ., and others , having been read , and a sum of £ 10 ios . voted by the lodge to the Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Lawrance , W . M ., as Steward , lodge was closed , and the

brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in that admirable style for which Bro . Brill is noted , a most enjoyable evening being the result . We hearty congratulate this young lodge on the progress it has made , and the admirable character it has already obtained , lt has generously supported the Charities , and as young and worthy recruits are received into the lodge , we have no doubt it will make itself still more conspicuous and establish for itself a still higher reputation .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street . There was a good attendance as usual of members and visitors . Bro . E . Shewbrooks , W . M ., presided , and was supported and assisted by the following : Bros . W . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; A . Rhagg , P . M ., D . C ;

John Wood , P . M . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M . ; VV . Dalrymple , S . W . ; Wm . Brown , J . W . ; Rev . Wm . Bowker , Chap . ; W . F . Raeburn , Sec ; T . R . Jobson , asS . D . ; Wm . Richardson , J . D . ; M . R . Wright , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; E . Carr , Stwd . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Amongst those present vvere Bros . T . L . Hall , G . Craighall , T . Wright , W .

Stafford , C . Green , A . Simpson , VV . J . Jobson , W . J . Campbell , W . H . Knowles , Wm . Douglass , R . S . Bagnall , Geo . Hibberd , J . C . Gardner , Jos . Ivison , } . T . Harrison , P . M ., G . C . Potts , R . C . Tate , A . Dodds , T . Thompson , J . G . Greener , VV . M . 424 ; T . A . Moffitt , S . W . 424 ; R . " Stewart , 424 ; W . Vincent , S . D . 424 ; W . Salmon , 1 C 43 ; A . T . Aitchison , W . M . 24 ; R . Hopper , 24 ; J .

Spearman , P . M . 4 S 1 , W . M . 1712 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; VV . Gibson , 1342 ; VV . L . Debenham , 1342 ; A . Hepburn , VV . M . 16 7 6 ; F . Blencowe , P . M . 1676 ; A . Scott , J . VV . 16 7 6 ; W . Henry , I . G . 1676 ; G . Richardson , 1676 ; Wm . Mathieson , 4 81 ; J . S . Beswick , 1356 ; R . H . Holme , 16 7 6 ; G . R . Harbottle , J . W . 40 ( 3 ; and others . Mr . Michael Francis Kelly vvas balloted for and elected for initiation . Bros . G . Hibberd , VV . H . Knowles , Wm .

Douglass , and R . S . Bagnall were afterwards advanced as F . C . ' s . The election ot officers was then taken , with the following result : Bros . Wm . Dalrymple , S . W ., as VV . M , ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Other formal business having been transacted , the Iodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to thc refreshment board .

SELBY . —St . Germain ' s Lodge ( No . $ 66 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , The Crescent , on Friday , the 24 th ult . There was a large attendance of members and visitors . The former included Bros . W . N . Cheesman , VV . M . ; T . G . P . Barlow , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; J . Dunn , P . M ., as J . W . ; T . Cheese , B . A ., Chap . ; G . W . Hudson , Treas . ;

VV . Rawling , P . P . G . O ., Sec ; S . Webber , as S . D . ; C Turner , J . D . ; F . H . Mould , Org . ; E . Townend , Steward ; T . M . Weddall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ; W . Staniland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Hodgson , and VV . Wilkinson . Visitors : Bros . T . W . Tew , Prov . Grand Master ; H . H . Warburton , P . M . 163 , P . P . S . G . D . East Lane ; J . Bedford , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . D . ; Jose Rickard , VV . M . WA ;

I . Stott , W . M . 337 ; K . Briggs , W . M . 6 30 ; W . B . Dyson , W . M . 1611 ; T . VV . Tanner , I . P . M . 337 ; Wm . Brown , I . P . M . 1611 ; C . Shaw , P . M . 337 ; A . Walsgrove , P . M . 725 ; J . VV . Tanner , S . W . 337 ; S . ] . Dalton , S . W . 1611 , P . P . G . Steward ; V . N . Shaw , J . D . 630 ; C A . Cheesman , J . D . 207 S ; W . Lackenby , j . W . 1611 ; I ,

Millington , Steward 1221 ; F . W . Halliwell , Steward 1611 ; J . Turner , 1221 ; S . J . Scott , 1611 ; J . E . Cheesman , 2078 ; and others . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , and Bro . T . G . P . Barlow

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having been presented as W . M . elect , a Board of Installed Mas'ers was formed , and he was installed into the chair hv Bro . Staniland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The following officers were then appointed and invested : Bros . C . Turner , S W G . VV . Hudson , J . VV . ; T . Cheese , B . A ., Chap . ; W . N * Cheesman , I . P . M ., Treas . ; W . Rawling , P . P . G . O ., Sec R . Hodgson , S . D . ; H . Eggleshaw , J . D . ; W . Staniland ' P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of C ; F . H . Mould , ) rg . j J . p ' . Watson and Wilkinson

VV . , Stewards ; E . Tc . vnend , 1 G ' Rev . H . Greeves , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., Charity Steward ; " and J . Pearson , Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . Staniland performed the ceremony in a very impressive and efficient manner . The working tools in the three Degrees were presented and explained by Bro . Cheesman , I . P . M . After-N e completion cf the business , and " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed .

1 he brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquet at the Londesbro' Arms Hotel , that gave complete satisfaction to all , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs and glees , which were given in a manner that thoroughly delighted all present , by Bros . J . W . Tanner C . Shaw , H . Eggleshaw , T . W . Tanner , and W . Rawling , ' Bro . F . H . Mould presiding at the pianoforte .

FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 648 ) . —The annual installation ceremony in connection with this . lodge took place on the 13 th ult ., at the Crescent Hotel . Bro . E . Harland was installed into the W . M . ' s chair , and he appointed the following brethren as his officers for the year *

Bros . W . S . Meek , I . P . M . ; Dobson , Treas . ; Budd , Sec ; H . A . Williamson , D . C ; V . Fowler , P . M ., Chap . Rowe , S . W . ; Robson , J . W . ; Dr . Malvin , S . D . ; Barnett J . D .-, Delderfield , I . G . ; Cholmley and Lott , Stwds . ; and Jefferson , Tyler .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The regular monthly meeting vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday , the Sth ult ., when there were present Bros . A . Woodiwiss , W . M . ; Edgac Home , P . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; J . W . Brigg , S . W . ; Severn Taylor , J . W . ; Rev . Thomas Orrell , Chap . ; VV . H . VVright , Sec . ; J . Walker , S . D . ; G . Sutherland , J . D . ;

J . Jones , D . of C ; W . Forman , Org , ; G . Tarver and G . H . Ward , Stwds . ; T . Day , Tyler ; T . R . Gee , P . M . ; W . Cooper , P . M . ; Thomas Cox , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Bland , P . M . ; C Webster , P . M . ; J . Copestick , P . M . ; R . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; T . C . Wigg , P . M . ; A . Smith , VV . Knight , J . A . Linacre , F . Ball , J . V . Woodward , J . Melrose , A . Tyler , W . Lynch , S . Tinkler , J . Machin , VV .

VV . Haywood , VV . Walkerdine , and J . E . Kaye . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Marsden , P . M . 253 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . B . Coulson , P . M . 253 , P . P . S . G . W . ; S . Steele , P . M . S 02 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Monck , VV . M . 802 ; G . Johnson , W . M . 10 S 3 ; E . C . Ovvston , 422 ; R . Woods , 925 ; and W , H . Wheeldon , 253 . Lodge having been duly opened , the . minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the choice of the brethren fell upon the S . W ., Bro . J . Whittaker Brigg , P . P . G . O ., who suitably thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . Bro . W . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . T . Day , Tyler . Mr . Ottevvell , who was proposed at the last meeting as a candidate for Freemasonry , vvas elected , and with

Mr . Arnold , previously elected , was duly initiated by the VV . M . The charge was afterwards given to them , in an admirable manner , by the J . W ., Bro . Severn Taylor , The usual Anniversary Banquet Committee was arranged , and the W . M . having received the "Hearty good wishes " of the numerous visitors , Iodge was closed . The brethren afterwards met for refreshment in the Lower Hall , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening vvas spent .

WINDSOR . —Windsor Castle Lodge ( No . 771 ) . —The installation meeting of this Iodge took place on the 14 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Thelodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Ingram was then passed to the Degree of F . C . The W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Page , S . VV ., vvas presented for installation , which ceremony was performed in a masterly manner

by the W . M ., Bro . H . D . Marshall , P . S . G . D ., who , although only a young Mason , is astonishingly perfect in the ritual , and very impressive in his manner . The newlyinstalled VV . M ., then invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . D . Marshall , I . P . M . ; W . G . Nottage , S . W . ; L . Nixon , I . W . ; J . Goddard , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Grisbrook , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Roberts , S . D . ; W . A . HartJ . D . ; T .

, Walford , I . G . ; W . S . Cantrell , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Whale , A . D . C ; and W . F . Summers , J . Harding , and VV . H . Gardiner , Stwds . The VV . M . then presented to the I . P . M . the P . M . ' s jewel voted by the lodge at its last meeting . The I . P . M ., having presented to the lodge a new set of Wands and a St . John ' s Column ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , a hearty vote of thanks for the

handsome gift was carried unanimously . Among the numerous visitors vvere Bros . Rushton , P . M . ] W . M . 8 ; Hankes , W . M . 414 ; Creed , W . M . ; Bower , W . M . 1 S 94 ; Turner , Capt . Haynes , Woodbridge , Copland , Kendrick , Eisenmann , Hills , Bell , and others . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served , the sent

tables being handsomely decorated by flowers kindly by Bro . Ashby . The usual toasts followed , the W . M . being commendably brief but pertinent in his speeches . VVe cannot close this report without mentioning that any brother who might have an opportunity of visiting this lodge will be greatly struck by its beautiful and symbolical arrangement , it being fitted up as a minature temple . 1 " workinsr of thc lod

and excellent manner , and , from our knowledge of the present W . M ., we feel sure that for the ensuing twelve months the ceremonies will be carried out effectively ana brilliantly . ALFRETON . —Royal Alfred Lodge ( No . 1028 ) . —The 23 rd anniversary of the above lodge was celebrated on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . There was anumerous gathering of brethren , and Bro . Holland Rowbottom , S . W ., was installed as the VV . M . by Bro . R . Knowles , the retiring * W ' Master . The W . Master appointed his officers as follows ;