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comp liment visitors ' paid to one another on these occasions . The D . P . G . M . referred to the facts of the case , what they had endeavoured to do for the Charities ; and when they heard such words from the second Mason in Surrey they oug ht to be satisfied . As this was the last time on which he should occupy the chair in the George Price Lodge he would like to thank the officers for their great asssistapce ,

and for the kindness with which they had always received him . Among those who had so kindly assisted him he was especially grateful to Bro . George Price , because when Bro . Lang ton was away six months Bro . Price came and assisted as the I . P . M . Although he ( Bro . Hobbs ) should not take so active a part now in this lodge he should always take the greatest interest in it , and if services ol his would be of the would be all times most cheerfull

any use to lodge they y rendered . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The P . M ' s . " Bro . Hobbs he had already mentioned , but there was also Bro . Langton , the first W . M . of the lodge , and a brother who had proved that he could work , did work , and would work , and who was well deserving of the kindness and consideration of the brethren of the George Price Lodge for

the able manner in which he had conducted the lodge through the first year of its career . The brethren had a gieat deal to be thankful for in their P . M . 's . Bro . J . D . Langton , P . M ., responded . As a W . M . he was afraid he did not fill the office so successfully , at all events , as he could wish . As Secretary of the lodge , the brethren had yet to find out his shortcomings . He would

do his best , but he feared his best would leave much to be required . But that waited to be seen . Certainly as I . G . he had proved himself totally unworthy of that office . As I . P . M . he always was a failure . He left this country directly after he obtained that high position , and he must personally thank Bro . George Price for so kindly undertaking his duties during his temporary absence . But ,

joking aside , he thanked the brethren sincerely for the manner in which they had received that toast , and , as he had stated before in that room , it was the greatest Masonic honour conferred upon him when he was made first W . M . of the George Price Lodge . He hoped to be spared many years to see numerous Past Masters between him and the chair .

The Worshipful Master next proposed " Bro . George Price , " whom they were all glad to see in their midst . Bio . Price was a brother who had an enormous amount of experience , to which any brother in the lodge would have access in case of any difficulty that might occur during any performance of his duties . Bro . George Price took a great interest in many things , and among others the

Charities . He warmly supported any case he took in hand , whether it was the election of an old brother , or a widow , or a boy , or a girl . Generally he was very successful at arriving at a good result by his efforts . Bro . Price was well supported by the province , and so he should be , for there was no brother in the county more deserving of support . Bro . George Price , replying , said he fancied that toast

was an innovation , as he did not find it upon the list . He was nevertheless obliged to the brethren for their kindness . If he were a vain man bethought the brethren would spoil him , for looking to the observations that had been made by the D . P . G . M . and Bro . Hobbs , a man must not have much vanity in his composition if he was not spoiled . With regard to the observations that fell from Bro . Hobbs as to his ( Bro . Price ' s ) services , he should have been ashamed of himself if he had not rendered these services . The

unavoidable absence of Bro . Langton left Bro . Hobbs without a P . M ., and he ( Bro . Price ) certainly did undertake the office , and it was his duty to do so . The VV . M . was entitled to command those services , which were given very readily . He might say that he should now have been at the Isle of Wight but for this lodge meeting , and he delayed his journey in order to have the pleasure of attending that lodge

meeting , and take part in that splendid ceremony which had placed the W . M . in the chair . He had on many occasions received from the brethren the greatest kindness . He had had honours showered down upon him , and he had upon the several occasions thanked the brethren heartily for their kindness . He could now only repeat those thanks .

The Worshipful Master then gave "The Health of the Officers of the George Price Lodge , " enumerating each of them and his services to Masonry . The lodge was fortunate in possessing such officers , men who did their work , and took an interest in it . He must congratulate himself upon having officers who were known to be ready to help in any case or in any difficulty . With their co-operation and

support he was sure that the work of the next 12 months would proceed to the satisfaction of every brother of the lodge . Bro . Samuel , S . W ., was indebted to the W . M . for proposing the toast of "The Officers . " Overwhelmed as he was at the honour of being in the S . W . chair for the first time , he could assure the W . M . that efforts on his part would not be wanting to make tbe W . M . 's year of

othce successful . Although it was a stereotyped phrase he would repeat it , that he would endeavour to emulate his predecessors . He was , however , somewhat between two fires—regret at losing the I . P . M ., and pleasure at seeing pro . Ridpath in his place , who had been so frequently his fellow officer . He hoped the work of himself and brother officers would be united for many years to come , and it

Would be his ambition when he did occupy the chair that he would perform his work as well as he knew the W . M . Would perform his . Bro . Levey also thanked the W . M sincerely for the compliment paid him , and said he could only hope that he should serve him well during his year ; at least he should endeavouras far as he couldto carry out the duties of

, , his office , and if he failed it would be rather from inji'ty than from disinclination . The Tyler ' s toast then obtained a hearty recognition , ¦ " " a the proceedings closed . The records of this meeting would be imperfect if it did

" ° j- include a notice that all the officers—the W . M ., the M . ' s , Wardens , Deacons , and Stewards—did their best to wake every one happy and comfortable , and that the " " usical programme was solendidly performed , under the Section of Bro . Cambridge , by Bros . F . C . Atkinson , E . J . Uellj Lester , Cambridge , and Atkinson .

TILBURY . —Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge J No . 218 4 ) . —The first business meeting of the above °° Sz since its consecration took place on Friday , the 20 th " - ' •¦ at the Tilbury Hotel , Bro . C . T . Lewis , P . M . 1472 ,

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W . M ., presiding , assisted by the following officers : Bros . A . J . Manning , I . P . M ., and P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; W . Smith , S . W . ; G . Westfield , J . W . ; G . Hughes , Sec . ; C . H . Canning , S . D . ; A . J . Dale , J . D . ; T . Ringrose , I . G . ; J . G . Hammond , Stwd . ; and j . Ives , Tyler . The minutes of Ihe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . H . Plater ,

George F . Penney , John W . Joyce , and Francis C . Evans , and proving unanimous , the three first mentioned , being in attendance , were initiated by the W . M . and his officers Bro . H . Carman , W . M . 548 , presided at the harmonium in a most efficient manner , and so materially assisted in the impressiveness of the initiation . The ballot was also taken for a number of the founders of the lodge , whose

names had not been mentioned on the warrant , and therefore had to be balloted for in the usual form , and that proved unanimous . Bro . H . Lewis was then unanimously elected Treasurer , and duly invested with the collar of his office ; and the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 , D . C . ; I . H . Grieg , Asst . D . C . ; and F . j . Eedle , S . W . 1441 , Asst . Stwd .

The consideration of the bye-laws was deferred , and after " Hearty good wishes" had been tendered , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a prettily served banquet under thepersonal superintendence of Mr . Titt , the courteous manager of the hotel . Among the other brethren present were Bros . J . T . Barnes , I . W . Cain , ] . Billinghurst , C . Taylor , and C .

Wood , all of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . E . VVest , P . M . 1327 , and P . P . S . G . D . Herts ; J . Howell , VV . M . 1343 ; W . Dickenson , W . M . 179 ; J . Carter , J . W . 89 S ; C . W . Butler , 22 S ; W . Cooper , 1783 ; S . Brown , 1472 ; S . Sutcliffe , 1472 ; and W . J . Mott , 1343 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , the W . M . in eloquent terms proposed the toast

of "The M . W . the Rt . Hon . Lord Brooke , Grand Master of the Province of Essex , " which was drunk in bumpers . He next gave that of " I'he V . W . Bro . Philbrick , O . C , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Pasfand Present , " and Bro . Manning " , in response , said the time of their stay was getting short , and as Bro . Philbrick said on the last

occasion , "time and the train wait for no man , "if he did not make a long speech in returning thanks , they must not attribute it to any desire on his part to shirk it , but to the late hour . He , however , assured them that he and every provincial officer , past or present , esteemed it a great honour to serve under Lord BrooUe , and desired above all things to be worthy of the dignity conferred on them .

It was beyond his sphere to impress them with the hearty and untiring work done by Bro . Philbrick , who never was so happy as when doing something for the honour and prosperity of the province , and , as they might have seen at the late consecration of the lodge , he was zealously seconded by the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . In their name and his own he thanked them for the toast .

Bro . Manning then proposed the toast of The W . M ., and in so doing spoke of the great pleasure it afforded him to have to do so , because he had the honour to introduce Bro . Lewis into Freemasonry , and gave him his three Degrees , he ( Bro . Manning ) at that time being Master of the Henley Lodge , at North Woolwich , where Bro . Lewis was initiated . He felt sure that Bro . Lewis would do his

utmost to sustain the lodge , and that under him its name would be an honour to the province and a credit to the Craft . Bro . Lewis , in responding , said he felt proud of holding such an important position as that of first Master of the lodge . It had taken them something like 12 months to establish it , after trying and getting rebuffed at one or

two other places . He , however , was rather thankful for those rebuffs , for they certainly could not have come to a prettier place , or to a more comfortable home . Nothing on his part should be left undone to firmly establish the lodge on a sure foundation , so that when the period of his office was up , they would have no cause to regret

placing him in their chair . "The Initiates" were toasted , and they severally returned thanks . Bros . VVest , Howe , Dickenson , Butler , Cooper , and Carter severally returned thanks for " The Visitors , " and Bros . Smith and Westfield for " The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were exceedingly pleasant and harmonious .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , VV . M . ; Leng , S . W . ; Vatcky , J . W . ; S . R . Speight , P . M „ Sec . ; Penrose , S . D . ; Haire . J . D . ; Millington , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . J . Pitt , P . M . ; Turpin , Faulkner , Couldrey , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The usual questions

were answered by Bro . Faulkner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Faulkner personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and on resuming the usual questions were answered by Bro . Turpin . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including the tradiiional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . J . Faulkner , 1 jjg , was elected a member , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 31 st ult ., when there were present Bros . F . H . Williams , W . M . ; Chapman , S . W . ; Bellchamber , J . VV . ; Youlden , S . D . ; Arrowsmith , J . D . ; Fnllick , I . G . ; Wingham , Preceptor ; Dudley , and Roots . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Dudley as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Roots , having answered thc usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Roots as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced that the VV . M . for the ensuing week was elected . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . ; W . Richards , S . W . ; W . Wingham , J . W . ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; G . F . Swan , J . D . ; James Woodward , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; James Rowe , C . Corby , E . C . Mulvey , Angelico Cogliati , Carlo Grassi , Frank Gulliford , Walter Hancock , G , H . Reynolds , and A , Clark ,

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thel t meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . \ V . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . James Rowe having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree .

Bro . Angelico Cogliati answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . VV . Richards , S . VV ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . j G . Gardner , J . W . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Gammell , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; E . Aslete , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; J . Davies , F . Craggs , and D . Srrou ' d . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Coat , offering himself as a candidate for

raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Coat candidate , tlie W . M . rendering the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the VV . M . Bro . J . H . Wood was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and tlie lodge was closed . The annual supper of this lodge of instruction will take place on the Sth June at 8 p . m . Tickets , 2 s . - fid . each , of the Secretary , or at the Windsor Castle , King-street , Hammersmith .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —Ameeting of this lodgewasheld at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 23 rd ult . Present : Bros . A . Harvey , W . M . ; Heathcote , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; Cannon , S . D . ; Burn , J . D . ; Steele , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; ] . Andrews , Sec . ; Walker , Coe , Wright , Russell , Noble , Folkard , Beavan , Gibbs , Glover , Burnett , and Sharp . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Glover as candidate . The cere- mony of passing having been announced , Bro . Noble answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Walker , assisted hy the brethren . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Noble as candidate . Lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree , and closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were

collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wood , J . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight . Bro . Wood returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for- the third time , and the Secretary announced that the installation ceremony would be worked on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ,, - at the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , also on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Southern Star Lodge of Instruction , and the Fifteen . Sections at the Jubilee Lodge of Instruction , Mitre , Chancery-lane , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at 7 p . m . The lodge was then closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . J . Call Weddell , VV . M . 1837 , W . M . ; A . Bovey , S . W . ; C . Fowling , J . VV . ; VV . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; C . Hind , Hon . Sec . ; C . Hind , S . D . ; W . Greig , W . M . 299 , J . D . ; C . C . Potter , VV . M . 1343 , I . G . ; Carter , Tyler ; H . H . McNaul , P . M . 299 ; P . Jones , P . M . 1837 ; G . C . Baker , ] . Rickett , R . S . Howitt , and T . lenkins .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising being about to be rehearsed , Bro . Jones offered himself as candidate , the questions were put and answered , and he was entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Jones candidate . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when the

Preceptor proposed , and Bro . Potter seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded to the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Weddell , for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony for the first time—carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . It was proposed by Bro . McNaul , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Jenkins , that the S . W . occupy the chair at the next meetingcarried . The S . W . returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

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ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — This chapter met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present among others Comps . Alfred Tisley , M . E . Z . ; H . Clemow , H . ; Christian , acting J . ; Jenkins , S . E . ; G . Manners , C . C , P . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z . ; Farthing , P . S . ; C . Moore , J . Bedingfield , and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing took place . Among those elected were Comps . H . Clemow , M . E . Z . ; F . Farrington , H . ; W . E . Farrington , J . ; Jenkins , S . E . ; Farthing , S . N . ; Woodbridge , P . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Comp . G . Manners , Treas ., vice

Ex .-Comp . J . H . Dodson , P . Z ., whose resignation through ill-health was deeply regretted . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been voted to theM . E . Z ., the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The long routine of toasts received full justice .

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . — A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Forss , M . E . Z . ; T . T . Phillips , P . Z ., acting H .-Patrick , J . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., S . E . ; Van Ralte , P . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . ( Hon . Member ); and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Hamilton , 917 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was impressively exalted as a Royal Arch Mason by the M . E . Z . in a manner that left little to be desired . The chapter having been closed , the companions

adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were given from the chair , briefly , but pertinently . A very enjoyalble evening was passed , thanks to the instrumental and vocal abilities of some of the companions . Bro . Davis and Mr . Forss , jun ., being particularly good in their efforts to entertain .

LIVERPOOL—Mariners' Chapter ( No . 249 ) , —The annual installation meetingof the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Among those present were Comps . J . C . Robinson , M . E . Z . ; Charles Fothergill , H . ; George S .