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s , PM . 1465 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . H . Cross , W . M . 811 ; V Broadbridge , P . M . 1632 , Prov . J . G . D . The ceremony was followed by the presentation of a . I t 0 the I . P . M ., Bro . L . B . Henderson , in recognition 1 1 his conduct in the chair during the preceding year , who suitably acknowledged the presentation . A banquet was admirably served by Bro . Naldrett . A lants and flowers sent Miss

choice array cf p were by Allman , of the Nurseries , Horsham . The W . M . presided , supported by Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . J . O . McCaroghen , PPG Chap . ; L . B . Henderson , P . M . ; H . Woodhams , PM * ' VV . H . Sadler , P . M . ; E . Taylor , P . M . ; VV . L . Thomas , P . M . ; S . P . Pocock , P . M . ; G . Trower , P . M . ; J . Thornhill , P . M . ; and others .

CONGRESBURY . —Lodge of Agriculture ( No . inn ) . —The installation ceremony in connection with this | 0 ( jge ' took place on Monday evening , the 21 st ult ., at the Shin and Castle Hotel , when there were upwards of 30 brethren present , including Bros . J . C . Hunt , P . G . S . ; A . Duckett , VV . M . ; B . C . Board , I . P . M . ; E . F . Wade , PM and S . ; Woodhouse , Kellaway , G . Pitts , from the

.. Rural Philanthropic Lodge , and several other distinguished visitors from Frome , Clevedon , and Bristol . The installation was performed in an efficient manner by the D . P . G . M ., P . G . D ., Bro . R . C . Else . The newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . Reece , appointed as his officers Bros . Dr . Lyons , I . P . M . ; Rev . Maunsell-Eyre , S . W . ; F . W . Hesse , J . W . ; J . March , Sec . ; C . L . F . Edwards , P . M ., Treas . and D . C . ;

Rev . T . H . Dunscombe , Chap . ; E . Thatcher , Org . ; S . P . G . Cox , S . D . ; T . P . Parnell , J . D . ; St . Maur Shiel , I . G . j J . Clinton , Stwd . j and C . Banwell , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren partook of an enjoyable repast , provided in capital style by host Green . The short toast list was judiciously interspersed with capital songs .

DOVER . —Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place at the Freemasons ' Hall , Snargate-street , on Monday , the 21 st ult ., when Bro . E . A . Marsh was installed as _ W . M ., the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . W . O . Kennett , I . P . M . The following vvere among those present , namely , Bros . J . J . Wright , J . W . ; C . C . Walter ,

P . M ., Treas . ; H . C . Wellard , S . D . ; C . L . Adams , J . D . ; VV . W . Burkett , I . G . j P . Owen Potter , Org . ; G . VVilson , Tyler ; E . Pont , T . Butler , H . C . Fuhr , P . M . j L . W . Thomas , VV . Foy , E . Souter , G . Adamson , P . M . j VV . B . Baker , Martyn Mowll , G . W . Wilkins , Jas . Holmes , P . M . ; T . H . Binfield , E . Fenn , P . M . ; S . Creeland , R . Howard , and I . Hendy . The visitors included Bros . Rev .

H . M . Maugham , W . M . 1915 ; S . Newman , W . M . 972 ; J . W . Bussey , W . M . 199 ; F . W . Prescott , P . M . 199 ; H . S . Claris , 972 ; C . Sims , S 61 ; VV . Ashenden , VV . VI . 31 ; W . B . Kennett , VV . M . 143 6 ; C . Godsmark , Stwd . 1209 ; G . N . Chidwick , 199 ; j . G . Podevin , P . M . 199 ; E . Allen , W . M . 784 ; V . S . Vickers , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . C . ; J . Falconer , J . D . 199 ; G . J . Bussey , J . W . iggj Richard

Morley , W . M . 429 j A . H . Hall , W . M . 1209 j and others . The following officers were appointed for the year : Bros . VV . 0 . Kennet , I . P . M ., and D . of C . j J . Wright , S . W . ; Wellard , J . W . ; L . Adams , S . D . j Burkett , J . D . ; C . C . Walter , Treas . ; W . A . Smeeth , Sec . ; P . O . Potter , Org . ; G . VVilson , Tyler . A handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to the Immediate Past Master in recognition of

his services to the lodge during his year of office . At the close of the meeting a banquet was served in the banqueting hall in the newly-acquired premises adjoining the lodge . The congratulations of the brethren having been offered to the newly-elected W . M ., the following toasts were given from the chair and duly honoured " The Queen and the Craft , " "The Most Worshipful Grand

Master , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " "The Right Worshipful Pro Grand Master , Earl Carnarvon , " "The Right VVorshipful Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " " The Afost Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst ; the D . P . G . Master , Bro . Eastes , and the Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past . "

Replying to the latter toast , Bro Prescott said on Friday last he attended the opening of the new Freemasons' Hall at Folkestone , and there he met Earl Amherst and his Deputy , Bro . Eastes . The Grand Master spoke to him with regard to this meeting of 120 S , and requested him to convey to the lodge his regret that an engagement in another part of the country would prevent him attending

at Dover that day . A similar apology vvas made by the Deput y . During the time Earl Amherst had ruled over the province of Kent , Masonry had flourished immensely Md the number of lodges had enormously increased . Bro . Kennett proposed the toast of "The VVorshipful Master . " He said Bro . Marsh had ever been distinguished as . a quite careful and conscientious worker , who had

gradually worked his way up from the lowest office to the chair . " did not know that any better characteristics could be Possessed by a Worshipful Master , whom they met to congratulate upon his elevation to the chair . He was sure every brother entertained the highest regard towards Bro . larsh , and sincerely wished him every happiness and every prosperity durine his vear of office .

'n thanking the brethren for the cordial manner in sail lk they had received the toast of his health , Bro . Marsh sh u cou , d assure them that during his year of office he of M ! ° everyrt " ng in his power to promote the welfare the lodge , and he should leave no stone unturned to rrv out the work properly . All he desired was the sup-I If of thc brethren which lie was sure he should have , - " ^ .... wi . ..... wi « ... ...... .. . *> .. .... d . tuu . u iia . v :

R T- v . ° «> . Prescott proposed the toast of " The Health of the o ' sitots , " vvhich vvas replied to by Bro . Sims , VV . M . of the Ka "isgate Lodge , 1209 . nf ? , * P- 0 . Potter then gave the toastof "The Health to h InstaIli "g Officer , Bro . W . O . Kennett , the I . P . M ., " sive ^ P asse < 5 a very high compliment for thc impres-» , _ rnanr 'er in vvhich he had ' performed the ceremonies of H , —" ' ^ . ^ tu niuui ue iidu |_ jcnuimcu uic icicinuines or

w u *' , ' l'ation that day . In referring to the great progress vea f asonry h ^ made in Dover during Bro . Kcnnett ' s orna ° ^ J - * said they regarded him as a very bright guar " " " - ° " ? ' ' * £ - and as one w ' 10 wou 'd be a j antee in himself of their future continued prosperity . ani 0 Awning thanks , Bro . Kennett said he felt some breth ° if gratification that during his year of office the When-M ? d sufficient confidence in him to support him fteed opportunity occurred for them to take up their ot n and obtain premises which they might call their

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own—at least for a great number of years . He never entered that lodge but that he felt very grateful to the brethren who helped him so well to carry out that great work . When they met together 12 months ago , although they had made up their minds to get into premises which would be used for Masonic purposes only , he did not think any of them then thought they would succeed in getting such a

splendid place as they had . The premises would always remind him of the generous support he had received from the brethren during his year of office , and he asked for his successor the same cordial co-operation . "The Past Masters of the Lodge" was proposed by Bro . Hearn , and responded to by Bro . Holmes . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Officers of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . J . Wright .

The toast of "The Peace and Harmony Lodge " vvas proposed from the chair . Bro . J . W . Bussey , W . M . 199 , in responding tothe toast , remarked that it was a matter upon which they might congratulate themselves that they could meet together under one common roof . It was vvhat they had been looking forward to for years in Dover , and he thought it was very appropriate for the Jubilee year .

Bro . Smeeth , Secretary , proposed "The Masonic Institutions , " the toast being coupled vvith the name of , and replied to , by Bro . Adamson , the founder of the Corinthian Lodge in Dover . The proceedings terminated with the Tyler's toast .

CAMBORNE . —Mount Edgcumbe Lodge ( No . 1544 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , * the 23 rd ult . There vvas a very full attendance of members . The Secretary gave the financial statement to date , which showed that the members , after a very hard struggle , had succeeded in raising the whole of the Xioo debt that was due from the lodge , and cheques

were ordered to be drawn and the debt paid forthwith . After every known liability due to the date of the meeting was paid the Treasurer would have a small balance in hand irrespective of the amounts due from the members by way of subscriptions . This reflects great credit on the members , and shows what can be done , even by a young and comparatively poor lodge , when " One and All " work

for the same object . The Secretary also repoited that owing to the liberality of the brethren , he had that day represented the Iodge at the Cornwall Masonic Charity Association , at the Committee at Truro , with a list from the Mount Edgcumbe Lodge to the large amount of 35 guineas ; and that the total amount subscribed to this fund from the members and lodges in the Province of Cornwall

amounted to the sum of £ 351 15 s . A resolution declaring that the time had now arrived when the lodge ought to have a building of its own , was unanimously passed , and a Committee vvas appointed to examine and report on suitable sites . Air . J . A . Temby was initiated , and Bros . F . J . Gardner , R . Taylor , J . F . Vivian , T . H . Symons , and J . Bryant were passed .

BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Commercial Hotel . Present . * Bros . A . Cosgrave , VV . M . ; John Barrett , I . P . M . ; T . B . Tong , S . W . j W . E . Bardsley , J . VV . ; Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Naylor , J . D . ; J . VV . Taylor , Prov . S . G . D ., D . C . ; J . K . Hawksworth , I . G . ; T . Higson , Tyler ; G . P .

Brockbank , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; E . E . Harwood , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Job H . Greenhaigh , P . M . ; W . Court , P . M . ; T . Morris , P . M . ; James Fogg , John Miles , J . B . Goulborn , James Lever , T . E . Smith , Thos . Morris , Jas . Ashton , and W . Altham . Visitors : Bros . C . B . Wingfield , S . D . 146 ; J . J . Bentley , 221 ; W . Siddorn , j . D . 221 ; and H . Firth , P . P . G . D . VVest Lane .

The minutes of the last meeting vvere confirmed , after vvhich Bro . Altham vvas passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the VV . M ., the working tools being explained by the S . VV . Messrs . Joshua Orrel and William Townsend , having been balloted for and approved , were initiated into Masonry , the former by Bro . Court , P . M ., and the latter by the VV . M ., Bro . Cosgrave . The working tools of the

Degree were explained by Bro . VV . E . Bardsley , J . VV ., and the charge vvas delivered by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . It was agreed , on the motion of Bro . Jno . Barrett , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . E . E . Harwood , P . P . G . S . B ., "That the Pro G . M . ' s circular respecting the proposed Jubilee Fund be assented to , and that the Grand Secretary be apprised of the same . " The ceremonies were given with great care ancl accuracy , each officer performing

his duties in a most admirable manner . The choir of the lodge , ably led by Bro . J . VV . Taylor , Prov . S . G . D ., rendered most efficient service , and acquitted themselves with great credit . Bro . John Miles presided at the organ with his accustomed ability . "Hearty good wishes" vvere tendered by the visiting brethren , after which the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony . The usual banquet followed .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —An excellent gathering of the members of this flourishing lodge took place at the Clarence Hotel , on thc 23 rd ult . Among those present vve noticed Bros . E . W . Warner , W . M . ; F . Chandler , acting S . W . ; W . J . Porter , acting J . W . ; Finch , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Barns , acting I . G . ; J . Piller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., Sec ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; A . J . R . Simonds , J . Burley , Gomme , Middleweek , Muller , Windcott , Rose , VV . Smith , Ruffell , J . Barns , jun ., Gates , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ; Rogers , W . M . 1238 ; Drewett , W . M . 163 S ; Beard , P . M . 946 ; Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; Poupart , J . W . 9 ; O'Connell , J . W . 2157 ; Schartau ,

Org . 1549 ; Lockett , 163 S ; Taylor , 1642 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs , T . Middleweek and VV . Smith , and , it proving to be unanimous , they were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the VV . M . The Auditors' report having been read and

adopted , Bro . Warner , for the second time , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Walls , assisted by Bros , Chandler , as S . W . ; Rogers , as J . W . ; Forge , as DC . ; and Beard , as I . G . The officers invested were Bros . Finch , S . W . ; Porter , J . W . ; Hill , S . D . j Simmonds , J . D . j Barns , I . G . j Piller , Treas . j Forge , Sec . j Gomme , D . C . ; Bonella , W . S . ; Ruffle , Org , ; and Gilbert , Tyler .

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A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Upon the motion of Bro . Walls , I . P . M ., it was resolved unanimously— "That Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . of Middlesex , be elected an honorary member . " Bro . J . Hurst , P . AI . 1793 , was also elected an honorary member . The sum of five guineas having been voted to the Benevo-Ieni Institution , a sum of 10 guineas vvas voted to an old

and distressed member of the lodge . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . Warner , the Iodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and an excellent programme of music was presented and carried out by Bros . Schartau , Porter . Poupart , J . E . Ruflle , and Mr . G . Ruffle . The proceedings throughout reflected great credit upon the VV . M . and the executive .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 1 H ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ist inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill , W . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M . ; C . J . Biorn , S . W . ; A . G . Boswell , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., I ' reas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; J . Mitlier , S . D . ; W . J . Stratton , J . D . ; E . W . Scattergood , I . G . ; C . R . Wickens , P . M . 733 ; S . J . Humfress , W . M . 733 ; S . B . Nightingale , H . VV . Ea » t \ vood , and VV . Chappie . Bro . H . Wells vvas a visitor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Humfress candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Nightingale answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree . The

ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Welis was elected a joining member . The S . W ., Bro . Biorn , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Ml Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 . .--A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , on Thursday , the .-4 th ult ., when the Sections of the First , Second , and Third Lectures were worked . In ihe un . avoidable absence of the worthy Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., the chair was most ablv rilled by Bro . Thomas Poore , P . M ., P . Z ., assisted by Bros . H . ' G . Gush , as S . W . j and R . Larchin , as J . W . A most enjoyable evening vvas spentthe

work-, ing being simply perfect . In addition to the brethren whose names are mentioned , there vvere present Bros . B . Williams , J . L , Barrett , E . Pugh , T . liisemman , C . W . Mayo , A . Lye , G . Reed , R . Harriss , G . Allen , W . White , H . Whitehouse , G . Pratt , J . Alderson , W . Bertram , F . Wuodin , H . Pellett , J . Tidmarsh , D . Hills , R . Self , J . A . Galloway , H . Hill , G . March , A . Jardine , C . Cooke , J . Amsden , J . Berry , G . Snashall

, A . Taylor , T . Cross , R . J . Hall , G . Parkins , W . J . Ball , Hon . Sec . ; and VV . H . Paddle , Treasurer . Stimulated by the great success attending its recent efforts , the Great City Lodge of Instruction intends holding a smoking concert at the Masks' Hall , on Thursday , the 24 th inst . ( not limited to Masons ) . The Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , will preside , and the assistance of several professional friends has been already promised .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 . *—A meeting was held at the Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 24 th ultimo . Present : Bros . Beddoes , W . M . ; Wright , S . W . ; Squires , J . VV . ; Cow , ey , S . D . and Preceptor ; Gil ' , J . U . ; George , I . G . and Sec ; Cooper , Treas . ; Prince , Edwards , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last met ting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . George being the candidate . Bro , Cooper answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted .

Ihe lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Cooper was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . I'he lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Wright was unanimously elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and votes of thanks were heartily accorded Bro . Squires , P . M ., lor the present of five collars , and Bro . Cowlev , Assistant Preceptor , for apron . Nothing iuvther offering for the good of . Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1 J 85 ..--A meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , High-street , Putney , on Monday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . Martin , W . M . ; Sapsworth , S . W . ; Thompson , [ . VV . ; Grundy , Sec . ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor ; Slinn , S . D . ; fiishop , J . D . ; Langley , I . G . ; Webb . P . M . ; Carter , P . M . ; and Radclyffe . Ths lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . vacated the chair in

favour of Bro . Thompson , who wished to practice thc Second ceremony . Bro . Carter offered himself as a candidate , and the ceremony vvas duly carried out . On the VV . M . resuming the chair the lodge was resumed to the Fiist Degree . 'J lie VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third time . Bro . Sapsworth was unanimous . y elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Secretary brought forward a report of the result of his inquiry among the members

with regard to the anniversary supper . The result being unsatisfactory , Bro ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , proposed , and riro . Th . mpson seconded , that the supper be adjourned " sine die , " and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Grundy , and recorded on the minutes , for the trouble he had taken in the matter . This vvas carried unanimously , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " thc lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i } 6- ;) .-A meeting was held on the ist inst . at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . ; P . J . Davies , S . W . ; Pellatt , J . VV ., Hubbard , Sec . ; Aslett , S . D . ; Dresden , J . D ; Wilton , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cochrane , W . M . ; Rayner , Walter , P . M . ; Price , R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Woods , VV . 15 . Neville , Marsh , and Stroud , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of last meet .

ing were read and confirmed . Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Rayner having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . P . J . Davies was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge vvas then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Taylor , VV . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Green , jun ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treasurer j Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hill , S . D . ; Wombell , J . D . ; Gilbert , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M , ; Coleman , Wynn , O . D . Ward , Brandon , Edwards , and J . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge was ' called off and on . Bro . Ward , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Ward being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist Section of that Lecture . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .