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HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel on the 21 st ult . Among those present we noticed Bros . H . Jones , W . M . j VV . Spearing , S . W ., VV . M . elect j H . Wheatley , J . VV . j J . C . Jessett , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . j T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; R . Eales , J . D . ; Ransford , I . G . ; Davis , A . D . C . ;

Scholding , Culverwell , Tagg , Murphy , E . Clarke , A . Bushell , J . Clarke , H . Robinson , Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . The visitors were Bros . R . Forge , P . P . G . D . of C . Middx ., P . M . 1656 ; B . Blasby , W . M . 7 S 0 ; Phillips , P . M . 975 ; Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; Procter , S . VV . 12 SS ; Cole , 177 ; and Kay , 1326 . The minutes of tlie previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bro . Walls raised Bro . Compton , passed Bro . H . Robinson , and initiated Messrs . Trotter , Wri g ht , and Hopkins—previously balloted for—into Craft mysteries . Bro . Spearing , S . W ., VV . M . elect , having been presented , was then installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Walls , assisted by Bro . Forge , as S . VV . j Bro . Blasby , as J . VV , j Bro . Jessett , as D . C . j and Bro . Phillips , as I . G . The officers

appointed and invested were Bros . Wheatley , S . VV . j Eales , J . W . j Jessett , Treas . j Walls , Sec . j Ransford , S . D . j Davies , J . D . ; E . Clarke , I . G . j H . Jones , P . M ., and Scholding , Stwds . j Culverwell , A . D . C ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middx ., was then unanimously elected an honorary member . Letters regretting absence were read from Bros . R . H . Thrupp , P . D . G . M . j

Woodward , P . G . Sec . j Dr . Jepson , C . Stevens , P . G . O . j T . VV . Ockenden , P . P . G . D ., P . M . j Barton , Bridle , Fox , P . M . j Plummer , and others . Bro . Spearing , VV . M ., was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Girls' School . The Auditors' report announcing a large balance in favour of the lodge , having been received and adopted , the names of several gentlemen were handed in

for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was duly closed . The banquet , which was well served by Bro . Ballard and assistants , gave great satisfaction . Upon thc removal of thc cloth , the customary toasts followed , and the VV . M . is

to be congratulated on the terse but able manner in which he gave the numerous pledges . Some brethren having vocally contributed to the evening's entertainment , and the proceedings , which had commenced at two in the afternoon , were successfully brought to a termination as the clock of the old Royal village chimed the hour of midnight .

CANNOCK . —Earl of Shrewsbury Lodge ( No . 1520 ) . —On Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the members of the lodge assembled at the Local Board Offices to celebrate the anniversary of St . John the Evangelist . The lodge having been opened , the W . M ., Bro . J . L . Gibbons , P . M ., proceeded to instal the VV . M . elect , Bro . T . H . Cope , P . M ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was solemnly performed , and the W . M . then invested the

officers of the lodge as follows : Bros . P . Sharp , S . W . j T . Evans , J . W . j B . P . Blockley , S . D . j C . Harper , J . D . j J . J . Simpson , Sec ., * J . Green , Treas . j R . Barton , D . C . j and E . Coombes , Tyler . The VV . M . then presented Bro . Gibbons with a P . M . 's jewel , in token of the respect and esteem in which he was held , ln addition to the members of the lodge , a number of visitors was present from neighbouring lodges .

The brethren aftewards sat down to a banquet at the Oak Hotel , at which toasts peculiar to the Craft were given and responded to , interspersed with a choice selection of songs .

KINGSTON - ON - THAMES . — Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . —This lodge was called together on emergency on VVednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., at the Sun Hotel . The VV . M ., Bro . J . VV . Moorman , having explained the calling of the meeting , submitted the names of four candidates , who were severally balloted for and declared to be unanimously elected . The next business was

to pass Bros . Curtis , Willis , Kavanagh , and VV . S . Salmon to the F . C . Degree , and this was done by the W . M . in a most satisfactory manner , the good working of his principal and assistant officers adding much to the impressiveness of the ceremony . The accepted candidates were initiated in due form , the VV . M . still continuing the work with

undiminished efficiency . The visiting brethren having expressed " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and an adjournment was made to the hotel , to partake of the refreshment prepared by Bros . Bond and Frayling . The lodge of instruction in connection with No . 1638 meets every Monday evening at the Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , where any brethren will be welcome .

r URMSTON . —Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . — The installation of Bro . Philip Heaton took place and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated at thc Lord Nelson Hotel on Monday , 25 th ult . Present : Bros . E . L . Littler , VV . M . ; P . Heaton , S . VV . ; John Slyman , J . VV . ; A . H . Sansom , P . M ., Sec ; J . Ridehouse , J . D . j J . Bowers , Org . j Geo . R . Lloyd , I . G . ; G . A . Myers and R . Livesey , Stwds . ;

VVm . Goodacre , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec VVest Lane . ; J . B , Sell , P . M . ; II . If . Smith , R . Swindells , T . R . Browne , T . R . Higginson , and M . A . B . Wheeler . Visitors Bros . J . II . Barrow , 155 , G 13 , 10 7 0 , P . G . S . W . West Lane ; II . Crossby , P . M . 15 SS , P . P . G . P . VVest Lane ; VVm . Bowden , P . M . 1213 , 1 S 14 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . VVest Lane j John Cobham , 241 , 13 S 0 , P . G . S . D . j Charles

Cooper , W . M . 15 SS ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 1 C 3 j Charles Heywood , VV . M . 13 S 7 ; VVm . Beel , VV . M . 1459 ,- J . Chadderton , VV . M . 1213 j T . G . Driver , iG 33 ; ' andR . R . Lisenden , VV . M . 317 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which Bro . VVm . Goodacre , P . G . Sec , occupied the chair of K . S . for the purpose

of installing Bro . Peter Heaton , which , it is scarcely necessary to state , was done in that highly-finished manner for which Hro . Goodacre is remarkable . Upon the entrance of all the M . M . ' s to the lodge the Installing Master acquainted them with thc fact of Bro . Heaton ' s installation having become " un fait accompli , " and called upon them to salute him in the customary manner , which being done

Bro . Goodacre proceeded to invest the officers as follows : Bros . James Slyman , S . W . j E . Gittens , J . VV . ( absent through illness ); E . L . Littler , I . P . M ., Treas . j A . H . Sansom , P . M ., Sec ; M . A . B . Wheeler , S . D . j G . R . Lloyd , J . D . ; G . A . Myers , D . of C j J . Bowers , Org . j and T . K . Brown , I . G . Bro . Goodacre delivered the thrce addresses and concluded the ceremony . There being no

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further business " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquet , which reflected the highest credit on the new proprietress . After the banquet , the VV . M . proposed the toasts of " The Queen " and " The Prince of Wales , " both of which were heartily drunk by the brethren .

Bro . William Goodacre in proposing "The Health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , " said it had been his privilege and pleasure to witness his lordship instal the present VV . M . P . G . M . of that Province ( Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ) into office , and he ( Bro . Goodacre ) felt satisfied that in the person of Lord Carnarvon they had an useful and hardworking Mason . Bro . J . H . Barron , P . G . S . D . West Lane , proposed "The

Health of the M . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , " which was well received , and responded to most enthusiastically . Bro . | A . H . Sansom , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The V . W . Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . F . Stanley , M . P ., and the Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers of this and the neighbouring provinces , " to which Bros . Charles Cobham , P . G . S . D ., and Barron , P . G . S . D .,

responded . Bro . E . L . Littler , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said the toast was , in his opinion , the toast of the evening , and he felt sincere pleasure in proposing it , because Bro . Heaton was a very old friend of his , and he ( Bro . Littler ) had been the means of his joining Masonry . He had been a good working Mason , and thoroughly deserved the position he now occupied . He wished him

health , happiness , and a prosperous year of office , and called upon the brethren to rise and drink heartily the health of their new VV . M . The invitation was promptly responded to , and when the enthusiasm had subsided , Bro . Littler sang , in capital style , " Here's to his Health , " after which , Bro . Heaton , in reply , said he felt much obliged to their I . P . M . for the good things he had said of him . He would

not trouble them with a long speech , but would remark that if he had performed his various duties in the lodge to thc satisfaction of the brethren he felt more than satisfied himself , and he hoped he should , when performing the duties connected with the high position they had placed him in , still continue to give them satisfaction . He would try and maintain the dignity of the lodge , and do his utmost for the cause of Charity , during his tenure of office .

He did not think the Masonic Charities had altogether been neglected by the lodge , but trusted they would be in a position to do more for them in the future than in the past . Bro . R . R . Lisenden , VV . M . 317 , proposed "TheHealth of the Installing Master and Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . VVm . Goodacre , " and , in so doing , said that all who had witnessed the installation ceremony , performed so ably that afternoon by Bro . Goodacre , would agree with him

that it would be simply impossible for it to be better done . . Bro . Goodacre possessed the two great and valuable gifts of memory and distinct delivery , consequently whatever ceremony he performed was well done . Bro . Goodacre , in reply , after thanking Bro . Lisenden for his kind remarks , said that the present W . M . was the fourth he had installed and also initiated into the lodge , and thus it would be seen that this little lodge could turn

out some good Masons as any in the province , and was by no means the least influential . The VVorshipful Master proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Littler , " who , he said , had filled his position most creditably , and had exhibited the greatest interest in the welfare of the lodge ever since his connection with it , and he ( the W . M . ) had much pleasure in presenting him with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in the name of the

members , and in token of the respect and esteem in which he was held . Bro . Littler , who seemed very p leased with the jewel , subsequently returned thanks in a few appropriate sentences . Several other toasts were honoured , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening together . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 17 S 0 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 5 th ult . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . Ireland , who was unable to be present , in consequence of a severe injury to his knee through an accident while driving , Bro . T . Walton , P . M ., occupied the chair at the opening of the lodge , and ably performed the ceremonies , including the passing of

two candidates to the Degree of a Fellow Craft . Bro . W . Berry , P . M . and Secretary of the lodge , then took the chair , after which a Board of Installed Masters was duly formed , when the W . M . elect , Bro . Sergeant-Major A . Algar , R . E ., was presented , and installed VV . M . for the ensuing year in the presence of 23 Installed Masters , including Bros , the Worshipful the Mayor , H . Coles , P . M . 359 ; Major-General Douglas , P . M . 1331 ; H . P . Aslatt ,

P . M . 394 ; T . Dartncll , P . M . 130 J J . Horton , P . M . 319 ; J . Harle , P . M . 17 S 0 ; J . S . Pearce , P . M . 17 S 0 J G . Grant , P . M . 1780 ; T . Walton , P . M . 17 S 0 J G . F . Mortimer , VV . M . 1112 j II . Webb , W . M . 359 ; A . J . Brown , P . M . 14 G 0 J R . Bell , VV . M . 14 G 1 j T . P . Payne , P . M . 130 j J . R . Weston , P . M . 130 j H . Williams , P . M . 34 GJ J . C . Burbage , VV . M . 319 ; W . H . Campbell , W . M . 95 S ; J . Marks , W . M . 7 O j and E . Gayton , W . M . 394 .

The newly-installed Master invested his ollicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Ireland , I . P . M . j A . M . Bailey , S . W . j J . Heathcote , J . W . j W . Foster , S . D . j E . Warren , J . D . j J . Ireland , Treas . j W . Berry , Sec . j G . Longshaw , I . G . j B . Tanner , D . C . j W . Grounsell , Org . j McKie and II . Hussey , Stwds . j and B . VV . Vare , Tyler . The W . M ., in eulogistic terms , proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Master , Bro . W . Berry , P . M ., for the very able and impressive manner he had discharged

his duties , and the same was unanimously adopted . Bro . T . Walton , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . li . Pearce , P . M ., seconded , a vote of thanks to the retiring W . M ., and that he be presented with a P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of his services , with a sincere wish that he might be speedily restored to health . The W . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of thanks to the representatives of sister lodges . Bros . Marks , P . M . 7 G ; Major-General Douglas , P . M . 1331 ; and other visiting Masters suitably acknowledged the compliment .

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The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a recherche repast was provided by Bro . T . Dartnell , of which 55 brethren partook , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially responded to , the evening being interspersed by some excellent harmony . Bro . B . Tanner most efficiently carried out his duties as Director of Ceremonies to the satisfaction of all present .

READING . —Kendrick Lodge ' ( No . 2043 ) . — A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . Geo . W . Webb , W . M . j C H . Tench , S . VV . j J . E . Sydenham , J . W . ; G . H . Stubington , See ; B . VV . Bennett , J . D . ; C . E . Hewett , I . G . ; J . H . Millard , Stwd . ; J . F . Stevens ,

Tyler ; W . G . Flanagan , P . M . j F . J . Ferguson , P . M . j E . Margrett , P . M . j F . J . Lawes , and J . T . Brown . The lodge having been opened , Mr . Hugh Miller was initiated , the ceremony being performed by the W . M . in a very able manner . The remaining business was of a formal character , after the transaction of which the Iodge was closed .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . J . < 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , thc 26 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Malda-hill . Present : Bros . D . Furguson , VV . M . ; S . J . Humfress , S . VV . ; W . T . Mellier , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; H . Conollv , S . D . ; E . V . New , J . D . ; VV . J . " Stratton , I . G . j VV . Williams , P . M . ; E . VV . Scattergood , C . R . Wickens , C . Coleman , and J . Stephens . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge was opened in thc

Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed hy thc VV . M ., Bro . Furguson , in a very directive manner . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Wickens was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The lodge was closed down , and the W . M . invested his ollicers . Bro . Furguson impressively delivered thc addresses . Bro . Baker worked the Ad Section of thc lecture assisted by thc brethren . The S . W ., Bro . Humfress , was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing week , and the olIiccrs were appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was passed unanimously and

ordered to be entered on the minutes to Bro . Fdrguson for thc able manner in which he presided over the lodge for thc lirst time . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . A meeting was also held on Tuesday , the ind inst ., at thc Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-lyll , when there present Bros . James Stephens , VV . M . ; H . VV . Davie , S . W . ; W . T . Mellier J . VV . j F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thonras , Sec ; II . Conolly , S . D . ; E . V . New , J . I ) . ; A . E . Hubert , I . G . ; VV . Williams , P . M . ; C . R . Wickens , S . J , Humfress , and C . Coleman

The loogc was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wickens being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , arid Bro . Coleman was examined ami entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and lhc ceremonv of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Coleman candidate . Thc lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Davie was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the ollicers were appointed in rotation . AU Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE I'ARK LODGE ( No . 142 s ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchestcr-tcrrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . j D . Stroud , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Precentor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 15 . 13 , Secretary ; VV . J . Mason , S . D . ; F . Chandler . J . D . ; J . Cruttcn . den , I . G . ; VV . Harris , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 J ; VV . Williams , O . VV . Battley , C . S . Mote , and II . Robinson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Battley and Williams candidates respectively . Bro . Stroud was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed his olficcrs in rotation . On the occasion of the birthday of thc proprietor of " The Porchester , " Mr . Smith , a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to him for his general courtesy and the use of his rooms , as also " many happy returns of the day , " to be recorded on the minutes . The lodge was then closed .

A meeting was also held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porcbester-terrace , Paddington , \ V ., on Monday , the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . I ) . Stroud , VV . M . ; li . F . Ferris , S . W . ; VV . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Treas . ami Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; R . P . | . Laundy , J . D . ; J . Potter , W . S . ; J . C . Conway , I . G . ; F . T C . Keeble , P . M . 1426 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; VV . H . dial , font , P . M . 14 JJ ; J . H . Wood , O . W . Battley , E . Greenboam , C . S . Mote , S . Stretch , R . VV . Williams , E . Bessell , and T . " Rossdale . Visitor : Bro . J . Taylor , 1891 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and tne minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Ero . Greenboam being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Taylor was elected a member . The sum of ten shillings was voted to relieve a distressed brother in response to an appeal by a long list of eminent brethren as Committee signed hy Bro . C . N . Fox , this amount being supplemented by the brethren . Bro . Capt . Nicols was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at thc ikdford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 38 th ult ., when there were present Bros . 15 . Solomon , VV . M . ; H . G . Marsden , S . VV . J 1 ) . Stroud , J . W . ; W . Fowles , S . D . ; F . Kedge , J . D . ; S . Hewitt , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and 'Ireasurer ; C . Solomon , G . Coleman , P . M . ; Frank Gnlliford , | . Gittens , S . P . Valeriani , C . Grassi , J . Docker , P . M . ; Ii . C . Mulvey , J . Davis , E . II . Dowler , E . A . Alahone , Ii . D . Walker , and T . 15 . Weeks .

Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Coleman having ottered himself as a candidate for initiation , thc W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . VV . Fowles worked thc 2 nd Section of the First Lecture , Bro , J . Docker , P . M ., worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the lirst time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : Bro . I . Davis , 1604 , proposed by Bro . C . Grassi , seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds ; Bros . li . II . Dowler , 1261 , and E . A . Alahone . i 8 < i , proposed by Bro . I * . Kedge , seconded by Hro .

VV . Stroud ; and liro . Ii . E . C . Walker , 179 , proposed by Bro . J . Gittens , and seconded by Bro . IC . C . Mulvey . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that ' Uro . II . G . Marsden , S . VV ., he VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M , was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rfsing for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith thanked the brethren for having elected him Preceptor to the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction , which fact had been communicated to him by Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , lie hoped his health wonld improve , that he might be more regular in his attendance . Nothing further oil ' ering for Ihe good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1615 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the » ist ult ., at thc Wellington Arms , Wellington-road , Bow , fi . Present : Bros . N . Isaacs , VV . M . ; 13 . Da Costa , S . W . ; Randall , J . W . ; David Oroski , S . I ) . ; C . N . Fox , J . D . j Gary , I . G . ; B . Stewart , Preceptor ; 'iippelt , Musto , Cundick , Benjamin , Rosenthal , and Cox ,