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.. Craft jHasortru , LODGE OF HONOR AND GENEROSITY ( No . 1 G 5 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , tlie 27 th ult ., at the Inns of Court Hotel , when- a large number of the members of the lodge and many distinguished guests were present . Among the latter were Bros , the Rt . Hon . the Lord Mayor , G . J . VV . ; the Hon . Mr . Justice Cave , P . G . l . W . ; Rev . C VV . Arnold , P . G . C ;

Col . Shadwell H . Clefke , G . Sec ; Viscount Ranelagh , K . C . B ., P . M . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis-Thomas , P . A . G . D . C . ; Raymond Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C ; Col . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Bristovve , P . G . S . ; Bradshaw Brown , P . G . S . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; Dr . Paul , P . G . S . ; VV . S . Stebbing , P . G . S . ; J . L . Mather , P . P . G . D . C Herts ; I * . Adlard , P . P . G . D . C

Essex ; \ V . B . Macray , P . G . S . B . Yorks ; E . Byrne , P . M . ; Ralph Glutton , P . M . ; and others . The lodge having been opened in ancient form the minutes of the previous meeting were duly confirmed , and Bro . James Adolf Poirez vvas passed to the degree of F . C . The installation ceremony was then performed by Bro . VV . H . Powell , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Charles Belton , P . M .

No . 777 , P . G . D . Surrey , the S . VV ., being duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The ofiicers were afterwards appointed as follows : Bros . Richard Eve , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , S . W . ; Vennell , J . VV . ; Drake , S . D . ; Sands , J . D . ; J . Hugh Thomson , I . G . Bro . Westall , P . M ., was invested as Treasurer , and Bro . R . C . Driver , P . M ., as Secretary ,

each for the twenty-seventh time , lt was then unanimously carried that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Powell , the I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services as W . M . during thc preceding year . The lodge having been closed in due form the brethren proceeded to banquet , under the presidency of the VV . M ., the usual loval and Masonic toasts being afterwards

honoured , that of "The Grand Officers" being most felicitously responded to by Bro . Justice Cave , P . G . J . W . The Immediate Past Master in very flattering terms proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " who replied , thanking the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast , remarking that this was the third successive May in whicli he had becn installed in the chair

of K . S ., and he trusted he should leave the chair of the Lodge of 1 lonor and Generosity as hc had left the former ones—with the kind wishes of every member of the lodge . Thc Worshipful Master proposed the toast of " the Visitors " whicli was most eloquently responded to by Bros . V . lVincUcs , Ralph Glutton , and F . Adlard , the last-named brother having bcen Master of the lodge exactly half a

century ago . 'The tonst of " the Past Masters " was responded to by thc I . P . M ., Bro . Prideaux , O . C , and Bro . Syms . In responding for " The Officers of theLodge , " Bro . Richard Eve complimented the VV . M . on the great interest he had taken in Freemasonry , and especially in thc Charities

of the order , ever since he had becn a member of the Craft . The proceedings were brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , after one of the most enjoyable meetings ever held b y the lodge . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr . VV'ilford Price , Bro . Dr . Baslcy presiding at thc pianoforte .

LODGE OF AMITY ( No . 171 ) . —Thc brethren of this lodge met at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . F . C . D . Fenn , W . M . ; E . Wendover , S . VV . ; T . Loring , J . VV . ; j . R . Tannahill , S . D . ; J . Van Essen , I . G . ; P . Masters , | . Clever , J . VV . Clever , Goodinge , Bateman , Whiteley , llattv . Cooper . Harcourt . Dippie . Maddick , Dodd , Smith ,

Farlow , J . VV . Frigout , A . A . Frigout , Nash , Ham , Arnold , and Carter . Bro . Carter was passed to the degree of F . C ., after which the W . M . installed Bro . Edwin Wendover in the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite . After thc business of thc lodge was concluded tho brethren adjourned to the banqueting table , which was spread in thc sumptuous manner for which thc Amity Lodge has

so long been celebrated . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed in very felicitous terms by the VV . M . The toast ot "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . F . C . D . Fenn , I . P . M ., in appropriate terms , during which he alluded to his long acquaintance vvith the VV . M ., and of his well known working , charitable and social qualities . There were a large number of visitors , amongst

whom we noticed Bros . Willing , Duke , I ' . H . Hall , A . Thomas , C . Wood , T . Donald , Hovenden , ' and others , the toast given in their honour vvas responded to by the three first named . A P . M ' s . jewel vvas presented to Bro . F . C . D . Fenn . 'The honouring of the customary toasts ,

interspersed with some excellent songs , occupied the remainder of the evening . The musical arrangements , which met with the warmest approbation , being under the direction of Bro . Charles Stevens , who was assisted by Bros . Loring , Dippie , Frigout , 'Tannahill , Fenn , and Bateman .

PRINCE FREDERICK VVILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —The third regular meeting of the session took place at Lord ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . John Evarjs , W . M . The lodge was draped with crape , and the brethren appeared in Masonic morning , in consequence of the death of the Duke of Albany . There were present Bros . J . Austen , P . M ., S . VV .

pro tem . ; E . F . Duffin , J . VV . ; C . R . Wickens , S . D . j li . VV . Scattergood , J . D . ; J . J . Thomas , I . G . ; H . Slyman , I . P . M . ; J . D . Caulcher , P . M ., ireas . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Sec ; J . F . Weust , P . M . ; R . Polling , S . Read , J . Ii . Beale , C . A . Stallibrass , Clark , Stratton , Sic 'The visitors were Bros . Rowe , P . M . 1 G 7 ; Humfries , J . D . 733 , G . Clayton , 7 S 0 , and others . It was expected the ceremonies

of initiation and passing would be worked , but from unforseen circumstances the candidates did not present themselves . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having becn read and confirmed , the other business of the lodge vvas to elect Auditors , VV . M ., Treasurer , &* c Bro . F . Gordon , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . j Bro . J . D . Caulcher , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Thomas , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed , a Past Master ' s jewel

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was unanimously voted to the outgoing Master . Shortly after the closing of the lodge the brethren assembled to an excellent banquet , at which a choice selection of music vvas given , under the . direction of Bro . Knight-Smith , Organist . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " and also the toast of "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " referred in a most appropriate and feeling manner to the much

lamented death of H . R . H . the Dukeof Albany . All the toastr were given vvith much brevity , and interspersed with some excellent songs and recitations by Bros . G . Clayton , C . R . Wickens , and Knight-Smith , who was also joined in an excellent duet by the W . M . "Tho Tyler ' s" toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close , the brethren separating in peace and harmony , congratulating the VV . M . on the charming musical treat that had bcen afforded them . .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above capital little lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., at Bro . Davis's , " Cape of Good Hope , " Limehouse . Bro . E . H . Rolfe . VV . M ., vvas very well supported by Bros . I . Charlton , S . YV ., Esmond , J . VV ., R . Dradbrook , P . M ., Hon . Sec , Wakefield , S . D ., Ettling , J . D ., Moore , P . M ., l . G ., Seddon , Organist , Dixon , W . S ., Past Masters Gilling , Atkins , Buchan , Very , Tyler , and

others . The work before the Lodge consisted of conferring the Third Degree upon Bros . William and James Tunbridge , and was creditably performed from the VV . M . downwards . Lodge being closed , a capital little banquet vvas served in Bro . Davis's best style , and wa * s thoroughly appreciated by the members and several visiting brethren , amongst whom were Bros . Hallett , 1 S 1 G , G . H . Stephens , S . VV . 1 G 23 , & c . I he usual toasts were loyally honoured , an extra one , in

keeping with thc deep mourning in which the lodge is in consequence , of the decease of II . R . II . the Duke of Albany , was ' given and drank in solemn silence , the W . M . having lost his brother-in-law , a deeply esteemed member of the Craft . The after proceedings were of the usual enjoyable character for whicli the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge is so highly distinguished for real good feeling and fellowship . . The harmony department was well supplied , Bros . Bradbrook , Buchan , and Dixon giving several favourite

songs , and Bro . Ettling being as usual to the front with his capital topical songs , in wliich he excels . Bro . Seddon's excellent accompaniment to these and other musical efforts were a specially enjoyable feature , and that brother further contributed an excellent selection . 'The eminent services of Bro . Charlton as- Steward for the lodge at the recent festival for the Girls' School were specially and heartily recognised , and the entire meeting was a thoroughly enjoyable success .

HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its annual festival on Saturday last , at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . G ., when Bro . Chas . Arnold was installed W . M . of the lodge by Bro . Scriven , P . M ., Treasurer of the lodge , in a highly efficient manner . 'The ofiicers appointed are Bros . Stampfer , S . VV . i Street

, J . VV . ; J . Bagot Scriven , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred Sack , I . P . M ., Sec ; Catling , S . D . ; Penney , J . D . ; Underwood , I . G . ; K . F . Storr , P . M ., D . C ; aiid II . John , P . M ., Steward . There was no other ceremonial working , and a splendid jewel was presented to Bro . A . Sack , 1 . P . M ., to mark the esteem in which the brethren hold his occupancy of the chair during the past twelve months .

A capital banquet was partaken of , served under thc superintendence of Bro . Wood , which gave every satisfaction , and reflected credit upon the establishment . Bro . John , as the Steward , contributed greatly to the- enjoy , ment of the brethren by his experienced ministrations , and at the

Bro . Croger presided pianoforte in capital style , also furnishing several good songs . Among the visitors were Bros . VV . Lloyd , 101 ; G . H . Stephens , S . VV . 1 G 23 , and others . There was a good attendance of the brethren , and all passed off successfully and well .

FARRINGDON-WITHOUT LODGE ( No . ** M 5 ) - —This lodge met at thc Viaduct Hotel , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Goodenough , W . M . ; ' II . B . Marshall , G . Treas ., S . VV . ; Young , J . W . ; II . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . Org . Surrey , Treas . ; VV . II . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; Clark , P . G . P ., J . D . ; Lister , l . G . ; Skclhorn , D . C ; L . Lardner , W . S . ; Lott , G . Org ., Hon . Org . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; J . Strurrncll ,

I . P . M . j Dwarber , P . M . ; Wellsman , P . M . ; ' \ V . Ramsey , P . M ., hon . member , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having bcen read and confirmed , Bro . Sherer was passed to the Degree of F . C . Previously to Bro . Marshall being installed into the chair hc was presented with thc following address on vellum : " At a meeting of the Farringdon-Wi ' thout Lodge of Free and Accepted Alasons , No . 1745 , held at the

Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , in the City , of London , on Monday , March 31 st , 1 SS 4 , the following resolution was proposed by Bro . T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., seconded by Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . G . O . Surrey , and unanimously carried : " That this lodge desires to convey its hearty congratulations to VV . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C , F . R . G . S ., & c , P . M . of the Brixton Lodge , Patron of the Masonic Institutions , VV . M . elect of the

Farringdon-VVithout Lodge , No . 1 745 , & c , upon the signal and distinguished honour recently conferred upon him by the Craft in electing him to the important ollice of Grand Treasurer of England . That a copy of the preceding resolution be engrossed on vellum , signed by the VVorshipful Master , and by Bros . Walls , Lardner , and Jackson on behalf of the lodge , framed and glazed , and presented to VV . Bro . H . B . Marshall . " The ceremony of installing Bro . Marshall was then

proceded with and ably carried out by Bro . Strugnell , assisted by Bros . Lardner , as S . VV . ; Clark , as J . VV . ; Walls , D . C ; and Goodenough , as I . G . 'The ofiicers invested were as follows : Bros . Young , S . VV- ; Simpson , J . W . ( by deputy ) j Lardner , Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , Sec ; Clark , S . D . ; Lester , J . D . ; Skelhorn , I . G . ; Lott , Org . ; Walls , P . M ., D . C ; L . Lardner , A . D . C ; Strugnell , P . M ., W . S . ; Schultz , A . W . S . ; and Parkinson , Tyler . The W . M . was

then presented by the I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , with the complete and handsome clothing of a Grand Treasurer , which had been manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . The VV . M ., having acknowledged the gift , then presented Bro . Goodenough with a Past Master ' s jewel . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was given to Bro . Strugnell for the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer .

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The brethren and their visitors then adjourned to thc banquet , among the latter of whom were Bros . E . Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Tovell , W . M . 14 S 9 ,- Turner , P . M . 1328 ; J . Laurence , J . D . 1326 ; and Goodfellow , 177 . In consequence of indisposition the W . M . did not remain to the banquet , which was , in his enforced absence , presided over by the I . P . M . The usual toasts followed .

G ATESHE AD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 2 GU 1 ult ., when there was a goodly muster of members and visitors present . The lodge was duly opened by the VV . M ., Bro . Wm . Garbutt , supported and assisted by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . J . Moult , I . P . M . ; J . G .

Smith , P . M . ; John Wood , P . M ., D . C ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; . A . Rhagg , S . W . ; VV . M . Pybus , J . VV . ; Edward Shewbrooks , Sec . ; Wm . Dalrymple , S . D . ; Wm . Brown , J . D . ; VV . F . Raeburn , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Thompson , S . S .: VVilliam Stafford , J . S . ; J . T . Harrison , Geo . Dunn , J . T . Corking , T . Shepherd , J . VV . Porter , A . Simpson , H . L . Russell ,

VV . Richardson ( i ) , W . Richardson ( 2 ) , VV . Richardson ( 3 ) , XV . F . Carmon , R . Brason , VV . F . Brown , C . R . Gourlay , T . Graham , R . Tate , J . Dixon , J . Bulmer , C VV . Newlands , S . VV . 16 43 ; C Chadwick , VV . M . 1 G 43 ; F . VV . Pittuck , Sec 1 G 43 ; James Sedcole , S . W . 1119 ; J . Armstrong , J . VV . 1119 j VV . Mathieson , 4 S 1 ; VV . Magall , W . M . 142 ;; J . VV . Gibson , J . VV . 1427 ; J . T . Taylor , P . M .

1 G 7 G ; B . G . Nichol , 1427 ; VV . Roope , W . M . 24 ; R . L . Markham , 24 ; F . Leddicoat , 481 ; James Liddle , 302 ; G . Lawson , P . M . 240 ; VV . Mayer , ^ 143 ; C . G . Nichols , 2 ^ 0 ; J . D . Dixon , ' 1427 ; T . Whitfield , 1342 . '; J . Livingstone , 1713 ; and others . After the preliminary business the ballot was taken for Bro . C . G . Nichols , 240 , as a joining member , who was

duly elected . Messrs . G . L . Hall and Jonathan Lowes , duly elected at the last meeting , being in attendance , were ' regularly initiated as E . As . by Bro . John Moult , I P . M ., the working tools being described by Bro . VV . M . Pybus , J . VV . Bro . VV . Richardson ( 3 ) received the test of merit and retired , and was afterwards passed as a F . C . by the I . P . M ., the implements of the degree being explained by

uro . A . Khagg , S . W . The proceedings closed at nine o'clock , when the majority of the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , anil the remainder of the time was spent in listening to the charming part songs of Bros . Dewar , Liddle , Sinclair , Richardson , and Furry , and to the musical efforts of other members , whose performances were vociferously applauded and appreciated . -

HEATON NORRIS . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . — 'The installation of Bro . Kenneth McLean took place and the St . John's Festival vvas celebrated on Monday , the iSth ult ., at the George Hotel . Present : Bros . Abraham Pemberton , W . M . ; Kenneth McLean , S . VV . ; E . G . Lingard , J . VV . j VV . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec ; Geo . Baker , J . D .: L . VV . Abbott . P . M .. P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of

Cers . ; James Cookson , I . G . ; J . B . Hamond , I . P . M . ; J . J . Staples , P . M . ; Charles l ' arker ; J . L . Vaughan , P . M . ; Geo . L . Vaughan , P . M . ; Ed . ' Harden , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Ed . Atkinson ; R . Basnett Preston ; A . E . Ferns , P . M . ; VV . A . Vaughan ; VV . Meadows , P . M . j and A . Cook , P . M . Visitors : Bros . George Mellor , VV . Dep . P . G . M . ; J . Wakefield , 2 S 7 , P . G . Stwd . Cheshirfc ;

Herbert Finch , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; VV . C Fleming , P . M . 322 , P . G . Tyler Cheshire ; VVilliam Booth , P . M . 104 , P . G . A . D . C . Cheshire ; William Cole , I . P . M . 15 SS ; John Midgley , I . P . M . 210 ; Thos . P . Nelson , VV . M . 093 ; L- . 1- Cummings , P . M .. -459 ; H . H . Warburton , P . M . 1 G 3 ; Geo . Balfe , VV . M . 104 ; John Hardcastle , S . D . 37 ; C VV . Bickerton , 1957 ; j . Smith , 323 ; and

R . . K . Lisenden , J . VV . 317 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having bcen read and confirmed , Messrs . Alfred Taylor and Charles Sumner were balloted for and elected . The VV . M . subsequently initiated Mr . 'Taylor into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and Bro . Abbott , P . M ., P . G . D . C , initiated Mr . Sumner . 'The S . W ., Bro . McLean , presented and explained the

working tools to both the initiates . Bro . j . VV . Abbott then presented the VV . M . elect to the Installing Master , Bro . J . B . Hamond , and he vvas with all due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S ., and subsequently proclaimed and saluted . The following brethren were appointed officers for thc ensuing twelve months and invested by Bro . George L . Vaughan , P . M ., as follows :

uros . li . U . Lingard , b . W . ; Samuel Kershaw , J . W . ; Rev . Ed . John Read , Chap . ; VV . H . Vaughan , I ' . M ., Sec ; George Baker , S . D . ; Jas . Cookson , J . D . ; I . VV . Abbott , P . M ., P . G . D . C , D . C . ; R . Preston , l . G . ; and J . Dawson , Tyler . Bro . Abraham Pemberton delivered the addresses to the W . M . and Wardens , and Bro . J . VV . ' Abbott to the brethren . Bro . A . E . Ferns , P . M ., vvas re-appointed the

lodge representative on the Charity Committees , whereupon Bro . George L . Vaughan , P . M ., rose and said he had great pleasure , on behalf of Bro . Ferns , to give notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds towards the R . M . t . for Girls . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and

harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John at a banquet that fully bore out the reputation Bro . Parish ( proprietor of the George Hotel ) enjoys as a caterer . After dinner the VV . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts . In proposing "The Health of the W . Deputy Prov . ' Grand Master , Bro . George Mellor , " he said he felt it a very great ' honour to see such a distinguished member of the Craft

amongst them , and at the same time regretted the absence of Bro . John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec , through indisposition . The W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master acknowledged the compliment by saying he was extremely obliged to the brethren of the Egerton Lodge for the manner in which they had received and entertained him , and that he had been very much pleased with what he had seen and heard that

day . "The Health of the M . W . Prov . G . M ., Col . Starkie , " followed , the W . M . speaking in terms of high praise of the zeal and interest he always took in Freemasonry , and particularly in connection with the Province of East Lancashire . Reference was made to the appointment of Bro .- J . VV . Abbott , P . M . 1030 , to the office of Prov . ' G . D . C , which had been universally approved of and appreciated .