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K . S ., for it was the highest honour the lodge could bestow on any of the members . Perhaps at the election they had remembered an oft-repeated saying , "No cross , no crown ; " but he could assure the brethren that their W . M . was most anxious to do all in his power for the prosperity of the lodge . He would ask them to fill their glasses a bumper , and to drink the toast of "The W . M ., " wishing

him health and a prosperous year of office . The W . M . thanked Bro . Castell , P . M ., and the brethren for the kind way the toast had been proposed and accepted , and said it would be his great aim to emulate their I . P . M ., and trusted he would receive the support of the brethren , in order that the coming year mig ht be as successful as had been the past .

The W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Installing and I . P . Master , Bro . Castell , " said he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm . Every member of the lodge was delighted with the excellent working of Bro . Castell , especially as he had initiated no ' less than 15 during his term of office , and at nearly every meeting had had the Three Degrees to work . His rendering was very

impressive , and would , he was sure , never be forgotten by those who had entered Masonry under his Mastership . _ He had great pleasure in pinning the P . M . ' s jewel on Bro . Castell ' s breast , and to express his and the brethren's wish that he might live many years to wear it as a Past Master of their lodge . Bro . Castell , in responding , said he felt , for once , lost

for words to express his deep thanks for the kindness he had received from the brethren . That beautiful jewel would often remind him of the very happy year that he had spent as their W . M ., following on those months of sickness , pain , [ and sorrow that preceded his installation , when he , as well as those who watched his illness , feared it was his last . The G . A . O . T . U . had restored him to

health , and , in the future , it would be his earnest endeavour to do all he could for Freemasonry in general , and the Burgoyne Lodge in particular . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The Visitors . " Bros . C . Smith , P . M ., Ellis , Bramley , and Turner responded , all expressing their pleasure at being present , and

extolling the working . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was ably responded to by Bro . John Mason , who said he was glad to find that the Burgoyne Lodge had during the Mastership of Bro . Castell voted £ 10 ios . to each of the Institutions , and yet was able to hand over such an excellent balance . He expressed the hope . that the lodge would continue in

well doing , for one of the foundations of Masonry was Charity , and he reminded the brethren of the words of that " great light in Freemasonry , " that old book of " sacred writings " — " The liberal soul shall be made fat . " The toasts of "The P . M . ' s , " "The Treasurer and

Secretary , " and "The Officers of the Lodge" were given and responded to , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close this successful meeting . The P . M . ' s jewel presented to Bro . Castell was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , and was much admired by the brethren and visitors .

ECLECTIC LODGE ( No . 1201 ) . —On Friday , the 26 th ult ., a meeting of the above lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . The business transacted was of a formal character , the principal item being the presentation , by the W . M . and Wardens , of new officers' collars , & c , for which the cordial thanks of the brethren assembled was proposed , seconded , and

unanimously carried . The lodge being closed , the members repaired to the adjoining establishment , where , in the meantime , their wives and lady friends had been welcomed by a reception Committee ; and , in due time , the company , numbering over 50 , sat down to a most excellent banquet . There were present Bros . A . F . Forman , W . M . ; J .

Leach Barrett , S . W . ; C H . Chauffourier , J . W . ; J . Mander , P . M . and Treas . ; Arthur E . Taylor , P . M . and Sec ; Lyon , S . D . ; Surridge , J . D . ; Restall , I . G . ; Munday , I . P . M . ; Dr . S . Lloyd , P . M . ; J . H . Watts , P . M . 5 J . Amsden , P . M . ; T . Pedlar , Madell , Hawkins , Le Y . D . Anley , H . Anley , Haworth , and Jourden . Visitors : Bros . C . Cooke , C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; Long , Lechertier , Du Plat , Bird , Gartley , Roussillion , Beazley ,

Kift , Moore , and Frohlich . Mesdames Foreman , Barrett , Chauffourier , Mander , Taylor , Surridge , Eason , Munday , Lloyd , Haworth , Du Plat , Pedlar , Beazley , and Long . Misses Lyon , Lloyd , Vincent , and Bright . At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured , Bro . Hogard returning thanks for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . Munday , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the

W . M ., " and congratulated him upon the success of the evening . The W . M ., in reply , warmly welcomed the ladies to this the second entertainment of the kind given by the lodge , the previous one having taken place in 187 S , during the Mastership of Bro . Taylor . Bro . Watts , P . M ., having proposed , and Bro . Lyon , S . D ., having returned thanks for " The Ladies , "

The W . M . rose , and said : I have now the pleasure to give what I consider the toast of the evening , viz ., that of "The P . M . ' s , " and especially that of Bro . Taylor , P . M . and Secretary , for in placing this before you I am reminded of a most pleasing duty which devolves upon me . It is the presentation of a testimonial to our much respected Bro . Taylor . There is much I could wish to say

respecting it , but the ladies and brethren will better understand ^ the object of this testimonial by my reading the inscription thereon— "Presented to Bro . and Companion Arthur E . Taylor , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Surrey , P . M ., P . Z . 1201 , P . M ., P . Z . 1851 , by the Brethren and Companions of the Eclectic and Ewell Lodges and Chapters , to mark their appreciation of his services in various offices

especially as Secretary and Scribe E ., and their admiration of his devotedness to the interests of Freemasonry in general . Bro . Taylor , no one can realise better than yourself the feelings by which we have been actuated in making this presentation . It will never be necessary for

you to refer to it to be reminded of the sentiments of respect in which you are held by the members of the Craft , but when your son arrives ( as I trust he will ) at the estate ° f manhood , to be a source of happiness to you and yours , you may then point to it and tell him that your honourable career in Freemasonry has gained for you the respect and friendship ; nay , I would say , the affection of all those bre-

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thren who , in common with myself , have had the privilege of being brought into contact with you . The testimonial consists of a most elaborate drawing in pen and ink , executed with the finish of a steel engraving by Bro . T . Pedlar , a member of the Iodge , and represented a freize and pediment , supported by two columns , that on the left being a fluted Corinthian , and on the right Ionic ,

both with their respective pedestals , balustrades , & c . In the centre of the pediment over the main cornice is the Allseeing Eye , underneath on a scroll laying over the entablature is the Royal Arch jewel , underneath the freize is the date of presentation on a scroll , with the square and compasses on the left , and crossed gavels on the right . In the panel of the Corinthian column is the Past Master's jewel ,

on the corresponding side is the P . Z . jewel , and in the centre the Secretary ' s jewel and other Masonic emblems , The drawing is enclosed in a mount and solid oak frame . Bro . Taylor , in reply , said : W . M ., officers , and brethren —I hardly know in what terms I can express to you the feelings which arise within me at this moment , or how I can adequately reply to the remarks which have been so

kindly conveyed by the W . M ., beyond saying that the recollection of this event will remain in my heart till death . The long associations I have had with this my mother lodge have rendered it and its members very dear to me , and my connection with the Eclectic Chapter and the Ewell Lodge and Chapter , all of which I assisted in founding , has at all times given

me the greatest possible gratification , and after the numberless proofs I have had of the esteem of the brethren , this last token of their kindness and goodwill affects me so powerfully that I am left without words properly to show the feelings of gratitude with which I am animated , and , W . M ., I feel keenly your allusion to my son , and you may rest assured that the beautiful testimonial you have

presented me with this evening will be an heirloom to be prized by him , and which , when he arrives at an age to understand it , I shall show him , with pleasure and pride , to testify to the esteem , love , and kindness always shown to his father by the members of those Masonic Societies to which he had the privilege to belong . Music well rendered by several members and visitors

assisted in enlivening the proceedings , Mrs . Surridge being much applauded for the excellent manner in which she delivered the song she had selected . Atlthe desire , however , of some , the W . M . soon after cut short both speech and song , and the room was cleared for dancing , which was kept up till the warning tones of Bro . Madell , the manager , in announcing the close of the establishment , caused members and friends to depart .

CRIPPLEGATE LODGE ( No . 1613 ) . —The installation meeting of this Iodge was held on Thursday , the iSth ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on which occasion there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . Thos . Berg , W . M ., and the minutes of the last Iodce meetinir and those of the

Audit were read and confirmed . Bros . Leigh and Holton were then passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . F . Bell , S . W ., having before been unanimously elected , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , when Bro . Berg installed Bro . J . F . Bell , W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . TheW . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . Berg ,

I . P . M . ; Cavvwarden , S . W . ; Stallard , J . W . ; Stevenson , P . M ., Treas . ; Medwin , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . ; Mayes , S . D . ; S . J . Groner , J . D . ; and Rean , I . G . Bro . Thos . Berg then delivered the three addresses in a most efficient manner , after which the Secretary read letters from several brethren , and there being no other Masonic business the lodge was closed . The brethren then retired to the banqueting room , and

sat down to a very good repast , presided over by Bro . J . F . Bell , W . M ., at which the usual Masonic toasts were given . At the toast of " The Past Masters " the W . M . presented the I . P . M . with the usual Masonic jewel , which was greatly admired by the visiting brethren . ( The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . ) During the intervals some very good vocal and instrumental music was given under the direction of Bros . F . Cousens and Heney .

CAMBRIDGE . —Isaac Newton ( University ) Lodge ( No . 859 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Lion Hotel , on Tuesday evening , the 30 th ult ., and was attended by upwards of 50 brethren , including Bro . A . H . Moyes , Dep . Prov . G . M . Bro . E . Armitage , P . S . G . W . Cumberland , W . M ., occupied the

chair , and in an able manner went through the Three Degrees with candidates , and afterwards installed his successor , Bro . W . G . Bell . The new VV . M . subsequently appointed his officers , as under : Bros . E . Armitage , I . P . M . ; H . C . Knott , S . W . ; A . J . Gillott , J . W . ; Rev .

F . J . Foakes-Jackson , P . M ., Chap . ; . A . Gray , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dennis Hall , P . M ., Sec ; C . W . Burn , S . D . ; H . S . Cronin , J . D . ; W . H . Francis , D . C ; A . P . Lilley , Org . ; G . F . Rogers , I . G . ; and Collier and Unwin , Tylers . The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet .

BRADFORD-ON-AVON . — Friendship and Unity Lodge ( No . 1271 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday afternoon , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Bro . C W . Bryant being installed into the Master ' s chair by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Sir G . Goldney , * Bart ., P . G . W . Eng . ; Bros . J . Sparks , P . M . ; G . J . Farrington , P . M . ; and F . Barton , P . M ., assisting in the ceremony . The W . M . invested the following brethren

as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . C . Little , I . P . M . ; A . F . Brereton , S . W . ; A . Wallington , J . VV . ; the Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler , P . M ., Chap . ; Colonel Magrath , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Found , Sec . ; A . Scammell , S . D . ; W . F . Gaby , J . D . ; F . Barton , P . M ., D . C . ; D . H . H . Wassell , Org . ; J . Stansfield-Brun , I . G . ; W . J .

Wilkins and J . Taylor , Stewards ; and Tom Moore , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Swan Hotel , served in Mrs . Morris ' s usual first-class style . An enjoyable evening followed . The local brethren and visitors numbered upwards of 40 .

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LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 1505 ) . —The annual festival in connection with the above-named lodge was celebrated on the 29 th ult ., in the Temple , Hope-street , a fairly large number of members and visiting brethren participating . The proceedings were opened by Bro . Albert H . Hallwood , W . M ., who was assisted by the following officers : Bros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon , M . A .,

P . P . G . C , Chap . ; W . B . Sweetman , S . W . ; Robert Foote , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . Worthy , Sec : J . Greenlees and Eli Brooks , Stwd . ; and James T . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., D . C . The visitors comprised Bros . H . M . Molyneux , P . P . G . D . C ; J . T . Screech , S . W . 2197 ; Edward Pierpoint , P . P . G . W . ; T . M . Shuttleworth , P . M . 314 , P . S . G . W . ; John C Robinson ,

P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; George Morgan , P . P . G . D . ; W . M'LacWan , S . W . 241 ; Richard Armitage , P . M . 1620 , P . A . G . S . ; Robert Cain , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Edgar Dow , W . M . 594 ; H . H . Smith , P . P . A . G . D . C ., - and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . B . Sweetman , was presented by Bros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon and J . T . Callow , and

the installation was performed by Bro . Hallwood . Subsequently the new W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as under—Bros . A . H . Hallwood , I . P . M . ; J . G . Hallwood , S . W . ; J . Worthy , J . W . ; R . Foote , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ( re-elected ); J . Grenlees , Sec ; J . T . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., D . C ; Eli Brooks , S . D . ;

W . Griffin , J . D . ; F . Simpson , I . G . ; R . H . Wells , Metcalf , and Birkhead , Stwds ; and Pratt , Org . The brethren afterwards dined together , and in the course of the proceedings Bro . A . H . Hallwood was presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

GOSPORT . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . J 705 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel . Present : Bros . W . C . Webb , W . M . ; G . K . Smith . S . W . ; G . Darby , P . M ., Treas . ; T . W . Darby , Sec ; F . 1 . Bolitho , S . D . ; H . W . Power , J . D . ; W . F . Burrell ,

P . M ., D . C . ; H . B . Morris , I . G . ; H . J . Kindred , Stwd . ; A . Sewell , Tyler ; J . S . Senior , P . M . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; W . J . Smith , P . M . ; W . A . Rowe , S . Smith , J . J . Darby , C . V . Birch ; and G . Pearman . Visitors : Bros . T . Stretton , W . M . 2153 ; A . VV . Hewett , W . M . 342 ; C . Hooper , G . Williams , M . Hart , and A .

German , W . M . 1068 . Bro . W . F . Burrell , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being performed in a very able and impressive manner by his predecessor . At the conclusion of the . ceremony a very handsome and massive jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the lodge as a mark of regard and esteem .

SCARBOROUGH . — Leopold Lodge ( No . 1760 ) . —The annual installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge took place on the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . R . Hamper was installed W . M ., and the other officers were Bros . J . Bowes , I . P . M . ; T . H . Pexton , S . W . ; A . G . Welburn , J . W . ; H . A . Williamson

, P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Chap . ; J . Knaggs , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; J . E . Lupton , Sec . ; E . H . Hackers , P . M ., P . G . D . C , D . C ; F . Fletcher , S . D . ; F . G . Pexton , J . D . ; Charles E . Bradley , I . G . ; W . Flockton and E . F . Manes , Stewards ; G . E . Royle , Organist ; and R . Nicholson ,

Almoner . The W . M . elect was installed by Bro . G . Chambers , P . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Bowes , I . P . M . The customary banquet took place in the evening at the Castle Hotel , the newly-installed W . M . presiding . There was a large company present , including brethren from other lodges in the town and district .

BRIGHTON . —Earl of Sussex Lodge ( No . 2201 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , which was consecrated last year by the Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Earl of Sussex , K . G ., took place on Saturday last at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , and attracted a very large gathering of brethren , It was matter for regret , expressed by all present , that

Bro . Gerard Ford , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . of Sussex , who had served as first VV . M . of the lodge , was unable through the effects of an accident , to attend and perform the ceremony of installing his successor . A letter from Bro . Ford showed how much he himself felt his enforced absence . Lodge was opened by Bro . Lieut .-Gen . C W . Randolph , P . P . S . G . W ., who was supported by the following officers

. viz .: Bros , the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , O . C , M . P ., P . G . S ., S . W . ; R . Clowes , J . W . ; Rev . £ " . R . Currie , Chap . ; W . H . Hallett , Treas . ; Major-Gen . Ford , S . D . ; Col . Mortimer Hancock , J . D . ; Dr . Alfred King , Org . ; H . E . Price , I . G . ; C . Bampfylde Warre and C . W . Hudson , Stwds . ; and H . H . Hughes , Tyler . The remaining members of the lodge present included

Bros . R . Pidcock , P . Saillard , J . Slingsby Roberts , G . Lockwood Hawken , and J . P . Knight . The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , Past Grand Steward ( senior M . P . for Brighton ) , was conducted in an impressive manner by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec . of Eng ., and , on the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M .

appointed his officers for the ensuing year , those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz .: Bros . R . Clowes , S . W . ; Rev . Dr . E . R . Currie , J . W . ; W . H . Hallett , Treas . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Sec ; Capt . Kemball Cook , S . D . ; H . E . Price , J . D . ; A . King , Mus . Doc , Org . ; C B . Warre , D . C ; C . W . Hudson , I . G . ; Q . Pidcock and G . Lockwood Hawken .

Stwds . ; and H . H . Hughes , Tyler . Bro . H . E . Price was appointed to represent the lodge on the Provinial Charities' Committee . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S ., was requested , on behalf of the lodge , to present thc retiring W . M ., Bro . Gerard Ford , Dep . P . G . M ., P . G . D ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of his excellent services to the lodge during the Past year . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke was presented with a founder ' s gold

jewel as a recognition of his invaluable services to the lodge . The lodge being closed , the large company adjourned to the banqueting-room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet served up in an admirable style by Bro . Mutton , whose catering gave the greatest satisfaction . The newly ^ nstalled W . M ., Bro . Sir W . T . Marriot Q . C , M . P ., presided , and among those present in additio