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from the province and elsewhere is anticipated . Bro . P . M . Rauthmcll informed thc brethren that any member desirous of attending the Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys could obtain a ticket for dinner ( price one guinea ) from himself , being Steward for the province , or Bro . Binckes , Secretary of thc Institution . Hearty good wishes having been expressed by thc visiting brethren , the lodge was solemnly
closed in peace and harmony at 8 p . m . JERSEY . —Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 590 ) . —Thc 23 th anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , May 25 th , at the Masonic Temple , for thc sole purpose of installing the W . M . elect and investing his officers . Soon after 4 . 30 the lodge was opened by Bro . A . Grant , W . M ., supported by Bros . Geo . J . Renouf , P . M .,
P . S . G . W ., as S . W . ; Capt . P . Messcrvy , J . W . ; A . Schmitt , 1 \ M „ P . P . S . G . W .. Sec . ; f . T . du Jardin , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; I . Oatley , P . M ., PS . G . W . ; John Durell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Gallichan , I . G ., and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Gen . T . C . Kelly . C . B ., W . M . 8 77 , P . S . G . D . ; E . Martel , W . M . 95 S , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Kingsnorth , W . M . 24 ; , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P G .
Reg . ; P . W . Benham , W . M . 244 , P . G , Treas . ; J . O . Lc Sueur , P . M . 491 , P . G . Sec . ; W . Metherell , W . M . 1003 ; P . Blampied , S . W . 245 , P . G . D . C . ; F . Le Feuvre , J . W . S 77 , P . G . S . B . ; and others . After the confirmation of minutes the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . A . Schmitt took the chair as Installing Master , when Bro . f . T . du Jardin presented Bro . A . Grant as W . M . elect .,
thc customary enumeration of duties was made and acknowledged , the ancient charges were read and assented to , and thc obligation of W . M . elect administered . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and ali brethren who had not passed the chair withdrew . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . A . Grant duly placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Thc
usual processions , salutations , and proclamations were gone through , and after the address , delivered by thc I . M ., Bro . A . Grant , W . M ., briefly remarked that , fully acknowledging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of thc honour conferred upon him for the second lime . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted with God ' s support he should not be wanting
in the worthy discharge of it , especially as he had been promised and could confidently rely upon efficient help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , the l . M . in each case officiating and offering appropriate remarks : Bros . J . Pallot , I . P . M . ; Capt . P . Messcrvy , S . W . ; E . Carre , J . W . ; J . Durell , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Gallichan , S . D . ; J . Le Goup illot , J . D . ; J . P . De St . Croix ,
I . G . ; H . du Jardin , Tyler -, and A . Schmitt was invested by thc W . M . as Sec . The proceedings connected with the installation having been brought to a close , the Secretary presented the annual report of the Audit Committee , containing the actual financial condition of the lodge and a number of recommendations , which , on a proposition duly made and seconded , were received , approved , and
ordered to be entered on thc minutes . No other business offering , thc lodge was closed ; thc brethren adjourned and sat down to an excellent dinner , the chair being occupied by the W . M ., supported on his right by Bros . A . Schmitt , Gen . T . C . Kelly , J . Pallot , P . W . Bonham , and J . Durell , and on his left by Bros . J . T . du Jardin , A . Viel , P . W . Binch , J . O . Le Sueur , E . Martel , R . Barrow , G . J . Renouf ,
G . V . Baker , W . M . 491 , and other members . The usual local and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , including those of W . M ., P . M . ' s , W . M . ' s of sister lodges , Bro . J . Durell proposed " Prosperity to our Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions , " expressing in warm and sympathetic terms his views on the powerful importance of those noble institutions , benefitting so many decayed brethren
and sisters , and hundreds of our orphans boarded , clothed , and educated . He energetically urged upon the brethren the duty of liberally supporting both the old and the young , alluding particularly to the effoits made and crowned with success in this province by delegating one of its members lo represent it as Steward at thc festival of the School for Gills in the person of Bro . A . Schmitt , and coupling his
name with the toast , which c ' . icited the warmest applause . Bro . A . Schmitt gracefully acknowledged the kind and warm sentiments manifested by the brethren towards our Royal Masonic Institutions , and briefly narrated his own impressions engraved in his mind on the practical utility and benefits of these benevolent institutions by his visiting and inspecting as Steward the School for Girls . I lc
depicted rapidly and vividl y not only the charming structure of the building , but expatiated particularly on thc judicious arrangements for the health , comfort , anil happiness of thc children , and could not but express his heartfelt joy and gratification with regard to thc adopted system of education : French , German , English , needlework , music , domestic duties , & c . He advocated the noble cause of
our Benevolent Institutions , the chief object of our charitable duties towards our neighbour , and worthy of every Mason ' s support , and in concluding he conveyed in the name and on behalf of the g irls his most graceful thanks to the lodges , chapters , and brethren who came forward so liberally , enabling him thereby to creditably accomplish his mission . Bro . A . Schmitt then proposed a
special toast , " The Absent Honorary Members of the Lorige , our eminent Bros . Dr . II . Hcpkins and Wm . James Hughan ( Truro ) . " He sketched in terse terms the Masonic work and merit of these indefatigable pioneers in the research of historical knowledge and I ruth , the accomplished Craftsmen of learning and erudition , who , by the fruits of their hard labour , diffuse chccifully Masonic light
amongst the brotherhood in general by making the real object of Freemasonry known , understood , and appreciated . This sentiment was enthusiastically applauded . The speeches were interspersed with excellent vocal music , and the proceedings terminated at half-past nine o'clock . JERSEY . —St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 93 8 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this very much respected and flourishing lodge took p lace at thc Masonic Temple ,
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Jersey , on Tuesday , thc 16 th ult ., under very favourable auspices . Of course thc point culminant was the installation of W . M . for thc ensuing year , although the ceremony of raising was previously performed in a very impressive manner . It is , however , important to state that the lodge was opened at four o ' clock p . m . under the able Mastership of Wor . Bro . K . Martel , P . P . G . D . of C , assisted by
Wor . Bro . J . Oatley , as S . W . ; Bro . \ V . II . Chapman , J . W . ; Wor . Bro . R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , as Deacon ; with several other members . Amongst the visitors were Verv Wor . Bro . Wm . J . LcCronier , D . P . G . M . ; W . Bros , A " Schmitt , P . P . G . S . W . ( who acted as Steward for the Province at the Festival of the Girls' School this month ) ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . G . Sec . ; P . W . Benham , P . G . Treas * :
W . Buzzard , P . M . 168 , P . G . D . for Warwickshire ; with a great number of other visitors . At 3 . 30 , the W . M ., being W . M . elect ( he having been elected for the second year ) , vacated the chair for Very Wor . Bro . Wm . J . Lc Cronier , D . P . G . M ., who gracefully acted as Installing Master . The W . M . was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and never was that duty performed
in a more efficient manner . After the W . M . was installed , he proceeded to appoint his officers , and such as were present were duly invested . Previous to the lodge being closed Wor . Bro . A . Schmitt rose and gratified the brethren with an energetic and interesting account of his duties and experience as Steward of the Province at the festival of the Girls' School , which , by the way , caused a
great deal of plea ? ure to all present . In the name of the orphan girls he thanked the brethren for their zeal and energy in supporting so noble and useful an institution , at thc same time encouraging thc Craft in persevering iii that same path which is conducive of so much good , p ' acing our Order at thc head of all other philanthropic societies . At fi . 30 thc lodcc was finally closed , and the brethren
adjourned to the banqueting hall of the Temple , were the anniversary banquet was prepared by Bro . W . H . Long , P . M . of thc lodge . After thc cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with that warmth and zeal which should at all times characterize Masons— "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M . His Royal IFglmcss the Prince of Wales , " Arc ,
& c , thc Wor . Master eulogizing each toast in turn with tact and ability . The next toast was " The P . G . M . for Jersey , his Deputy , am the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey , " and the manner in which it was accepted was a sufficient proof of the allegiance of the province to its head . The toast was responded to by the Very Wor . Bro . Wm . I . Lc Cronier , D . P . G . M . With " that
spirit of love and courtesy which has endeared him to the Craft , he assured the brethren that the task he had done on that occason was one that will remain uppermost in his Masonic career , for in installing'Wor . Pro . E . Martel he knew well that he was giving additional foundation to the Craft in the province , and it was with the greatest pleasure that he wished him good health and prosperity , and
without further comment proposed " The W . Master ' s Health , " which was accepted with great enthusiasm . The W . M . in acknowledging the fraternal good wishes ot the brethren , promised his earnest endeavours in promoting the welfare of St . Aubin ' s Lodge in particular , and the Order in general . Thc next toast by the W . M . was " Thc Visitors , " responded to by Wor . Bro . W . Buzzard ,
P . M . 68 , and P . P . G . S . D . for Warwickshire , thanking the Jersey brethren for thc cordial welcome he had received at their hands , at the same time expressing his pleasure and satisfaction in seeing the rapid strides Masonry was making in the Province of Jersey , remarking it was quite extraordinary to see a small community liko this province possess seven lodges , whilst the Province of Bristol had
a population of more than double the number , and could only boast of eight lodges . He should go back home with recollections that would always give him great pleasure when he thought of Jersey . The next toast was " Thc Past Master of St . Aubin ' s Lodge , " by the Worshipful Master , in which were coupled the names of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Wor . Bro . Win . Hopkins , P . P .
G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and Wor . Bro . A . Schmitt , his sincere fiitnd , which was accepted in a truly Masonic and fraternal manner , and responded to by Wor . Bro . J . O'Flaheity , I . P . M ., [ and in thanking the brethren for their mark of respect towards the Past Masters , said he would only have been too happy to have had the pleasure of Bro . Past Master Dr . Hopkins ' s company at the festival ,
although many miles from Jersey , he had always shown the greatest interest for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge , inasmuch as he was the founder , and the St . Aubin ' s Lodge could not give a better testimony of filial affection than by accepting the toast in the manner they had . In the course of the evening good pieces of vocal and instrumental music were given by several of the
brethren , and it 10 . 30 , when the lylev gave the final duties required at all Masonic gatherings , the brethren separated , delighted with the anniversary festival of St . Aubin ' s Lodge . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — An emergency meeting uf this rapidly-iicreasing lodge was held at the Lion Hotel on Thursday , thc 18 th ult . There were present a goodly numbei of brethren . Thc
officers present were Bros . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M , ; W . Hammond , P . M . Jordan and Lebanon , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . and acting Sec . ; Hill , P . M . Canonbury , & c , S . W . ; Hurst , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Ockendcn , D . C , acting S . D . ; Walls , acting J . D . ; Jessctt , I . G . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . There was a very full agenda of business . Messrs . C . V . J . De Fernex and E . Andrews were initiated ; Bros ,
W . Knowlcs , J . Head , and J . Smythc passed ; and Bros . W . J . Day , J . Donald , and P . S . Gavarou raised . The three aiduous ceremonies were all well carried out by the W . M . It was proposed by the W . M , elect , seconded by the I . P . M ., and unanimously carried , "That the sum of five guineas be voted for the purchase of a copy of the Installation Picture of His Royal Highness thc Most Worshipful Grand Master , to be lhc properly of the lodge , and
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placed in the keeping of thc W . M . for the time behiT- . " Previously to the closing of the lodge , Bro . W . Ham . mond , I . P . M ., took occasion to remind the brethren that he had accepted thc post of Steward at thc forthcoming fcs . tival of the Boys' School , as representing thc Lebanon Lodge , of which lodge the Hemming was an offshoot , and hoped that those brethren who had not promised their
subscriptions to other Stewards would kindly assist him . Thc members shortly afterwards partook of a well-served collation . Upon the removal of thc cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and Craft , " which was duly honoured . Bro . Walls having sung thc " National Anthem , " thc W . M . ' proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " in which he stated the gratification he felt—which he was sure was
also shared not only by every member of the Hemming Lodge but by the Craft universally—at thc safe arrival of H . R . H . after one of the most brilliant and arduous Royal progresses on record . They had doubtless all read of the many splendid receptions and entertainments the Prince had received during his tour , but they would all fall short of the grand fete and " Welcome Home" that
the citizens of London had organised in honour " The W . M . ' s Health " was proposed by the I . P . M ., and duly honoured . The W . M ., having briefly replied , gave " The Initiates , " to which toast Bro . Dc Fernex made a humorous reply . Thc W . M . also proposed " Thc Officers . " In his speech he particularly mentioned the great services he had received during his year of office from the
I . P . M ., the Sec , the Wardens , and the majority of thc junior officers . Previously to concluding his remarks the W . M . said that that evening being in all probability the last time he should have an opportunity of presiding at the convivial board , he wished to acknowledge thc faithful manner in which the reports of the lodge proceedings by Bro . Wal ' s had been published in the columns of thc
" Freemason , " and he should , therefore , in addition to the officers of thc lodge then present , annex that brother's name to thc toast . Bros . W . Hammond , I . P . M . ; Jcphson , ( late Treas . ) ; Hill , S . W . ; Hurst , J . W ., and W . M . elect ; Jessctt , l . G . ; Ockendcn , D . C . ; and Walls having suitably
acknowledged the compliment , thc Tyler ' s toast was called , and thc brethren separated . During the proceedings Bros . Hurst , Hill , Head , Walls , and De Fernex vocally amused the brethren . Thc installation of Bro . J . Hurst , W . M . elect , will take place on the third Thursday in October next .
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THE WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER ( No . 766 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving chapter was held on Thursday , the 25 th of May , this night being thc commencement ol thc third year since thc foundation of the companionship , under thc noted banner lodge . Comp . Captain James Kain , the M . E . Z ., was unfortunately absent through illness , and Comp . George
Newman , one of the most active Masons of the day , oeru . pied his place , with Comp . IJr . H . Jlarland Whiteman as H ., and Comp . P . Z . Worrall , as J . Comps . H . Garrod , P . Z . ; Augustus Braun , Dr . Kempster , W . E . Newton , and Gibson were working officers . The first business after the reading of the minutes was the exaltation of four brothers , namely , Bros . While , P . M . of United Strength , No . 228
( " Freemason" ); W . I " . Rickwood , of thc Lion and Lamb , No . 192 ; J . H . Williams , and F . G . Bams . Comp . Dr . Kempster , acting as P . S ., with Comp . W . E . Newton as assistant , led thc brethren most efficiently through the initiatory steps of the beautiful degree , and Comps . Newman and Ganod delivered thc charges in a manner which
made thc deepest impression upon the exaltecs . The companions under the Chair Degree were then excluded , and on their return they found Comp . Dr . H . H . Whiteman installed as M . E . Z ., Comp . Newman , as H ., and Comp . A . Braun , as J . Comp . W . Worrall was invested as Scribe E ., Comp . Garrod as Treas ., Comp . Dr . Kempster as Scribe N ., and Comp . W . E . Newton as P . S .
There were also present Comps . Gibson , Gunner , W . E . Newton , Slienmans , Reissmanii , Partridge , Kleuck , Davison ; and the visiting companions were J . Taylor , of the Doric , and G . Abbott , of the Lion and Lamb . After Comp . Dr . Kempster had given a notice of motion to raise the exaltation fees , and the annual subscription , as well as several names for exaltation—the names in fact
of all the officers , with one exception , of the Earl Spencer Lodge , the exception being thc name of one who was illthe chapter was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banqucting-room , where an excellent banquet was spread , the indefatigable Comp . Newman acting as Steward . The usual loyal toasts were given by the M . E . Z . with remarkable point , nnrt then Comp . Wonall proposed thc loyal toast
of " 'I he Chapter , " speaking in warm terms of thc M . E . Z . This was warmly drunk , and Comp . Whiteman responded . He then proposed thc tcast of " The Exaltecs , " each of whom responded , and spoke of their warm appreciation ol the ceremony through which they had passed . In the course of the evening the principal officers responded to
the toasts of their healths , and Comp . Dr . Kempster gave his reasons for desiring to raise the fees and subscriptions , saying Ihat he desired to see the chapter in a position to give aid to the Masonic charities . These sentiments were warmly app ' auded . The companions were greatly de lighted with harmony by Comps . Garrod and Gunner .
WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 862 ) . —The last convocation ol the session was held on Friday , 2 btli ult . In the absence of the M . E . Z . ( Comp . Jones ) , the chapter was opened by W . Stephens , II ., acting as '/>• \ Comp . Coote , P . Z ., II . ; and Comp . Weaver , P . Z ., J . The minutes of the last convocation were confirmed , when two candidates , Bro . Peiin , 511 , and Bro . Parker , of 14 S 9 , were both exalted lo this Supreme Degree , and thc addresses of the Principals were rendered in a conspicuously correel
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from the province and elsewhere is anticipated . Bro . P . M . Rauthmcll informed thc brethren that any member desirous of attending the Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys could obtain a ticket for dinner ( price one guinea ) from himself , being Steward for the province , or Bro . Binckes , Secretary of thc Institution . Hearty good wishes having been expressed by thc visiting brethren , the lodge was solemnly
closed in peace and harmony at 8 p . m . JERSEY . —Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 590 ) . —Thc 23 th anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , May 25 th , at the Masonic Temple , for thc sole purpose of installing the W . M . elect and investing his officers . Soon after 4 . 30 the lodge was opened by Bro . A . Grant , W . M ., supported by Bros . Geo . J . Renouf , P . M .,
P . S . G . W ., as S . W . ; Capt . P . Messcrvy , J . W . ; A . Schmitt , 1 \ M „ P . P . S . G . W .. Sec . ; f . T . du Jardin , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; I . Oatley , P . M ., PS . G . W . ; John Durell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Gallichan , I . G ., and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Gen . T . C . Kelly . C . B ., W . M . 8 77 , P . S . G . D . ; E . Martel , W . M . 95 S , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Kingsnorth , W . M . 24 ; , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P G .
Reg . ; P . W . Benham , W . M . 244 , P . G , Treas . ; J . O . Lc Sueur , P . M . 491 , P . G . Sec . ; W . Metherell , W . M . 1003 ; P . Blampied , S . W . 245 , P . G . D . C . ; F . Le Feuvre , J . W . S 77 , P . G . S . B . ; and others . After the confirmation of minutes the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . A . Schmitt took the chair as Installing Master , when Bro . f . T . du Jardin presented Bro . A . Grant as W . M . elect .,
thc customary enumeration of duties was made and acknowledged , the ancient charges were read and assented to , and thc obligation of W . M . elect administered . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and ali brethren who had not passed the chair withdrew . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . A . Grant duly placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Thc
usual processions , salutations , and proclamations were gone through , and after the address , delivered by thc I . M ., Bro . A . Grant , W . M ., briefly remarked that , fully acknowledging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of thc honour conferred upon him for the second lime . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted with God ' s support he should not be wanting
in the worthy discharge of it , especially as he had been promised and could confidently rely upon efficient help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , the l . M . in each case officiating and offering appropriate remarks : Bros . J . Pallot , I . P . M . ; Capt . P . Messcrvy , S . W . ; E . Carre , J . W . ; J . Durell , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Gallichan , S . D . ; J . Le Goup illot , J . D . ; J . P . De St . Croix ,
I . G . ; H . du Jardin , Tyler -, and A . Schmitt was invested by thc W . M . as Sec . The proceedings connected with the installation having been brought to a close , the Secretary presented the annual report of the Audit Committee , containing the actual financial condition of the lodge and a number of recommendations , which , on a proposition duly made and seconded , were received , approved , and
ordered to be entered on thc minutes . No other business offering , thc lodge was closed ; thc brethren adjourned and sat down to an excellent dinner , the chair being occupied by the W . M ., supported on his right by Bros . A . Schmitt , Gen . T . C . Kelly , J . Pallot , P . W . Bonham , and J . Durell , and on his left by Bros . J . T . du Jardin , A . Viel , P . W . Binch , J . O . Le Sueur , E . Martel , R . Barrow , G . J . Renouf ,
G . V . Baker , W . M . 491 , and other members . The usual local and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , including those of W . M ., P . M . ' s , W . M . ' s of sister lodges , Bro . J . Durell proposed " Prosperity to our Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions , " expressing in warm and sympathetic terms his views on the powerful importance of those noble institutions , benefitting so many decayed brethren
and sisters , and hundreds of our orphans boarded , clothed , and educated . He energetically urged upon the brethren the duty of liberally supporting both the old and the young , alluding particularly to the effoits made and crowned with success in this province by delegating one of its members lo represent it as Steward at thc festival of the School for Gills in the person of Bro . A . Schmitt , and coupling his
name with the toast , which c ' . icited the warmest applause . Bro . A . Schmitt gracefully acknowledged the kind and warm sentiments manifested by the brethren towards our Royal Masonic Institutions , and briefly narrated his own impressions engraved in his mind on the practical utility and benefits of these benevolent institutions by his visiting and inspecting as Steward the School for Girls . I lc
depicted rapidly and vividl y not only the charming structure of the building , but expatiated particularly on thc judicious arrangements for the health , comfort , anil happiness of thc children , and could not but express his heartfelt joy and gratification with regard to thc adopted system of education : French , German , English , needlework , music , domestic duties , & c . He advocated the noble cause of
our Benevolent Institutions , the chief object of our charitable duties towards our neighbour , and worthy of every Mason ' s support , and in concluding he conveyed in the name and on behalf of the g irls his most graceful thanks to the lodges , chapters , and brethren who came forward so liberally , enabling him thereby to creditably accomplish his mission . Bro . A . Schmitt then proposed a
special toast , " The Absent Honorary Members of the Lorige , our eminent Bros . Dr . II . Hcpkins and Wm . James Hughan ( Truro ) . " He sketched in terse terms the Masonic work and merit of these indefatigable pioneers in the research of historical knowledge and I ruth , the accomplished Craftsmen of learning and erudition , who , by the fruits of their hard labour , diffuse chccifully Masonic light
amongst the brotherhood in general by making the real object of Freemasonry known , understood , and appreciated . This sentiment was enthusiastically applauded . The speeches were interspersed with excellent vocal music , and the proceedings terminated at half-past nine o'clock . JERSEY . —St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 93 8 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this very much respected and flourishing lodge took p lace at thc Masonic Temple ,
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Jersey , on Tuesday , thc 16 th ult ., under very favourable auspices . Of course thc point culminant was the installation of W . M . for thc ensuing year , although the ceremony of raising was previously performed in a very impressive manner . It is , however , important to state that the lodge was opened at four o ' clock p . m . under the able Mastership of Wor . Bro . K . Martel , P . P . G . D . of C , assisted by
Wor . Bro . J . Oatley , as S . W . ; Bro . \ V . II . Chapman , J . W . ; Wor . Bro . R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , as Deacon ; with several other members . Amongst the visitors were Verv Wor . Bro . Wm . J . LcCronier , D . P . G . M . ; W . Bros , A " Schmitt , P . P . G . S . W . ( who acted as Steward for the Province at the Festival of the Girls' School this month ) ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . G . Sec . ; P . W . Benham , P . G . Treas * :
W . Buzzard , P . M . 168 , P . G . D . for Warwickshire ; with a great number of other visitors . At 3 . 30 , the W . M ., being W . M . elect ( he having been elected for the second year ) , vacated the chair for Very Wor . Bro . Wm . J . Lc Cronier , D . P . G . M ., who gracefully acted as Installing Master . The W . M . was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and never was that duty performed
in a more efficient manner . After the W . M . was installed , he proceeded to appoint his officers , and such as were present were duly invested . Previous to the lodge being closed Wor . Bro . A . Schmitt rose and gratified the brethren with an energetic and interesting account of his duties and experience as Steward of the Province at the festival of the Girls' School , which , by the way , caused a
great deal of plea ? ure to all present . In the name of the orphan girls he thanked the brethren for their zeal and energy in supporting so noble and useful an institution , at thc same time encouraging thc Craft in persevering iii that same path which is conducive of so much good , p ' acing our Order at thc head of all other philanthropic societies . At fi . 30 thc lodcc was finally closed , and the brethren
adjourned to the banqueting hall of the Temple , were the anniversary banquet was prepared by Bro . W . H . Long , P . M . of thc lodge . After thc cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with that warmth and zeal which should at all times characterize Masons— "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M . His Royal IFglmcss the Prince of Wales , " Arc ,
& c , thc Wor . Master eulogizing each toast in turn with tact and ability . The next toast was " The P . G . M . for Jersey , his Deputy , am the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey , " and the manner in which it was accepted was a sufficient proof of the allegiance of the province to its head . The toast was responded to by the Very Wor . Bro . Wm . I . Lc Cronier , D . P . G . M . With " that
spirit of love and courtesy which has endeared him to the Craft , he assured the brethren that the task he had done on that occason was one that will remain uppermost in his Masonic career , for in installing'Wor . Pro . E . Martel he knew well that he was giving additional foundation to the Craft in the province , and it was with the greatest pleasure that he wished him good health and prosperity , and
without further comment proposed " The W . Master ' s Health , " which was accepted with great enthusiasm . The W . M . in acknowledging the fraternal good wishes ot the brethren , promised his earnest endeavours in promoting the welfare of St . Aubin ' s Lodge in particular , and the Order in general . Thc next toast by the W . M . was " Thc Visitors , " responded to by Wor . Bro . W . Buzzard ,
P . M . 68 , and P . P . G . S . D . for Warwickshire , thanking the Jersey brethren for thc cordial welcome he had received at their hands , at the same time expressing his pleasure and satisfaction in seeing the rapid strides Masonry was making in the Province of Jersey , remarking it was quite extraordinary to see a small community liko this province possess seven lodges , whilst the Province of Bristol had
a population of more than double the number , and could only boast of eight lodges . He should go back home with recollections that would always give him great pleasure when he thought of Jersey . The next toast was " Thc Past Master of St . Aubin ' s Lodge , " by the Worshipful Master , in which were coupled the names of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Wor . Bro . Win . Hopkins , P . P .
G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and Wor . Bro . A . Schmitt , his sincere fiitnd , which was accepted in a truly Masonic and fraternal manner , and responded to by Wor . Bro . J . O'Flaheity , I . P . M ., [ and in thanking the brethren for their mark of respect towards the Past Masters , said he would only have been too happy to have had the pleasure of Bro . Past Master Dr . Hopkins ' s company at the festival ,
although many miles from Jersey , he had always shown the greatest interest for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge , inasmuch as he was the founder , and the St . Aubin ' s Lodge could not give a better testimony of filial affection than by accepting the toast in the manner they had . In the course of the evening good pieces of vocal and instrumental music were given by several of the
brethren , and it 10 . 30 , when the lylev gave the final duties required at all Masonic gatherings , the brethren separated , delighted with the anniversary festival of St . Aubin ' s Lodge . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — An emergency meeting uf this rapidly-iicreasing lodge was held at the Lion Hotel on Thursday , thc 18 th ult . There were present a goodly numbei of brethren . Thc
officers present were Bros . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M , ; W . Hammond , P . M . Jordan and Lebanon , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . and acting Sec . ; Hill , P . M . Canonbury , & c , S . W . ; Hurst , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Ockendcn , D . C , acting S . D . ; Walls , acting J . D . ; Jessctt , I . G . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . There was a very full agenda of business . Messrs . C . V . J . De Fernex and E . Andrews were initiated ; Bros ,
W . Knowlcs , J . Head , and J . Smythc passed ; and Bros . W . J . Day , J . Donald , and P . S . Gavarou raised . The three aiduous ceremonies were all well carried out by the W . M . It was proposed by the W . M , elect , seconded by the I . P . M ., and unanimously carried , "That the sum of five guineas be voted for the purchase of a copy of the Installation Picture of His Royal Highness thc Most Worshipful Grand Master , to be lhc properly of the lodge , and
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placed in the keeping of thc W . M . for the time behiT- . " Previously to the closing of the lodge , Bro . W . Ham . mond , I . P . M ., took occasion to remind the brethren that he had accepted thc post of Steward at thc forthcoming fcs . tival of the Boys' School , as representing thc Lebanon Lodge , of which lodge the Hemming was an offshoot , and hoped that those brethren who had not promised their
subscriptions to other Stewards would kindly assist him . Thc members shortly afterwards partook of a well-served collation . Upon the removal of thc cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and Craft , " which was duly honoured . Bro . Walls having sung thc " National Anthem , " thc W . M . ' proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " in which he stated the gratification he felt—which he was sure was
also shared not only by every member of the Hemming Lodge but by the Craft universally—at thc safe arrival of H . R . H . after one of the most brilliant and arduous Royal progresses on record . They had doubtless all read of the many splendid receptions and entertainments the Prince had received during his tour , but they would all fall short of the grand fete and " Welcome Home" that
the citizens of London had organised in honour " The W . M . ' s Health " was proposed by the I . P . M ., and duly honoured . The W . M ., having briefly replied , gave " The Initiates , " to which toast Bro . Dc Fernex made a humorous reply . Thc W . M . also proposed " Thc Officers . " In his speech he particularly mentioned the great services he had received during his year of office from the
I . P . M ., the Sec , the Wardens , and the majority of thc junior officers . Previously to concluding his remarks the W . M . said that that evening being in all probability the last time he should have an opportunity of presiding at the convivial board , he wished to acknowledge thc faithful manner in which the reports of the lodge proceedings by Bro . Wal ' s had been published in the columns of thc
" Freemason , " and he should , therefore , in addition to the officers of thc lodge then present , annex that brother's name to thc toast . Bros . W . Hammond , I . P . M . ; Jcphson , ( late Treas . ) ; Hill , S . W . ; Hurst , J . W ., and W . M . elect ; Jessctt , l . G . ; Ockendcn , D . C . ; and Walls having suitably
acknowledged the compliment , thc Tyler ' s toast was called , and thc brethren separated . During the proceedings Bros . Hurst , Hill , Head , Walls , and De Fernex vocally amused the brethren . Thc installation of Bro . J . Hurst , W . M . elect , will take place on the third Thursday in October next .
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THE WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER ( No . 766 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving chapter was held on Thursday , the 25 th of May , this night being thc commencement ol thc third year since thc foundation of the companionship , under thc noted banner lodge . Comp . Captain James Kain , the M . E . Z ., was unfortunately absent through illness , and Comp . George
Newman , one of the most active Masons of the day , oeru . pied his place , with Comp . IJr . H . Jlarland Whiteman as H ., and Comp . P . Z . Worrall , as J . Comps . H . Garrod , P . Z . ; Augustus Braun , Dr . Kempster , W . E . Newton , and Gibson were working officers . The first business after the reading of the minutes was the exaltation of four brothers , namely , Bros . While , P . M . of United Strength , No . 228
( " Freemason" ); W . I " . Rickwood , of thc Lion and Lamb , No . 192 ; J . H . Williams , and F . G . Bams . Comp . Dr . Kempster , acting as P . S ., with Comp . W . E . Newton as assistant , led thc brethren most efficiently through the initiatory steps of the beautiful degree , and Comps . Newman and Ganod delivered thc charges in a manner which
made thc deepest impression upon the exaltecs . The companions under the Chair Degree were then excluded , and on their return they found Comp . Dr . H . H . Whiteman installed as M . E . Z ., Comp . Newman , as H ., and Comp . A . Braun , as J . Comp . W . Worrall was invested as Scribe E ., Comp . Garrod as Treas ., Comp . Dr . Kempster as Scribe N ., and Comp . W . E . Newton as P . S .
There were also present Comps . Gibson , Gunner , W . E . Newton , Slienmans , Reissmanii , Partridge , Kleuck , Davison ; and the visiting companions were J . Taylor , of the Doric , and G . Abbott , of the Lion and Lamb . After Comp . Dr . Kempster had given a notice of motion to raise the exaltation fees , and the annual subscription , as well as several names for exaltation—the names in fact
of all the officers , with one exception , of the Earl Spencer Lodge , the exception being thc name of one who was illthe chapter was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banqucting-room , where an excellent banquet was spread , the indefatigable Comp . Newman acting as Steward . The usual loyal toasts were given by the M . E . Z . with remarkable point , nnrt then Comp . Wonall proposed thc loyal toast
of " 'I he Chapter , " speaking in warm terms of thc M . E . Z . This was warmly drunk , and Comp . Whiteman responded . He then proposed thc tcast of " The Exaltecs , " each of whom responded , and spoke of their warm appreciation ol the ceremony through which they had passed . In the course of the evening the principal officers responded to
the toasts of their healths , and Comp . Dr . Kempster gave his reasons for desiring to raise the fees and subscriptions , saying Ihat he desired to see the chapter in a position to give aid to the Masonic charities . These sentiments were warmly app ' auded . The companions were greatly de lighted with harmony by Comps . Garrod and Gunner .
WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 862 ) . —The last convocation ol the session was held on Friday , 2 btli ult . In the absence of the M . E . Z . ( Comp . Jones ) , the chapter was opened by W . Stephens , II ., acting as '/>• \ Comp . Coote , P . Z ., II . ; and Comp . Weaver , P . Z ., J . The minutes of the last convocation were confirmed , when two candidates , Bro . Peiin , 511 , and Bro . Parker , of 14 S 9 , were both exalted lo this Supreme Degree , and thc addresses of the Principals were rendered in a conspicuously correel