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what he had done during that time , and how he had upheld the dignity of the lodge in celebrating the Jubilee of her Majesty , when the foundation-stone of the new Municipal Buildings was laid with Masonic honours . Also in entertaining Provincial Grand Lodge when they met at West Hartlepool . His careful study of the details of the working of the lodge , and for the welfare of the brethren at the

festive board , had proved to all who knew him what his qualities were , and it would be his aim , as their present W . M ., to try and follow in the same way . He wished them to drink Bro . Olsen ' s health in a bumper , and wish him health , happiness , and prosperity . Bro . Olsen having suitably replied , drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that he only returned the previous

Saturday from the Masonic week in London , where he had attended Grand Lodge , also the distribution of prizes , and Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The toasts of "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers of the Lodge" were duly given and responded to . Bro . C . S . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., briefly but forcibly

proposed "Success to the Masonic Charities , " and pointed out that whilst the province had been represented by eight Stewards at the great gathering of the Girls' Festival , five of these were members of their own lodge No . 764 , and hoped that the spirit of Masonic Charity for which the lodge had so long been known , would for ever continue . Bros . Olsen and Foxton suitably responded , and thanked

the brethren for what they had done , and with hopes for future success . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very pleasant and delightful meeting . The speeches were relieved by some excellent music given by Bros . J . Hunter , Baumann , Woolley , Kettle , and Barlow , under the direction of Bro . Hurworth , the Organist of the lodge . Bro , John Wilson presided at the piano .

ASHBOURNE . —St . Oswald Lodge ( No . S 50 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this lodge was held in the Assembly Rooms on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . F . Donegani , W . M . ; G . M . Huntley , l . P . M . ; G . M . Bond , S . W . ; J . R . Rigby , J . W . ; P . R . Littleton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Howell , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec . ; H . Twigge , S . D . ; W . Davenport , J . D . ;

W . H . Tutt ; P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . A . Lytle , I . G . ; R . Brown , Tyler ; A . Stubbs , P . M ., P . P . G . R . and P . P . G . W . Notts ; W . Prince , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . Hill , P . M . ; P . Wallis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Barnes , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . H . Cooke , P . M . ; T . 0 . Farmer , W . Lytle , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; Wither , and Sandars . Visitors : Bros . T . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W .,

Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G , Johnson , P . M ., W . M . 1085 ; W . P . Edwardes , S 02 ; Crapper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . Staffordshire ; Hall , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . Staffordshire ; Hodginson , P . M . 456 ; W . H . Wheeldon , 253 ; J . H . Day , W . M . 1324 ; A . E . Cokayne , P . M ., W . M . 2129 . P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire ; and Hon . C . W . Trollope , S . D . 2129 .

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., who then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . G . M . Bond , in which he was assisted by Bro . P . Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers : Bros . J . F . Donegani , l . P . M . ; J . R . Rigby , S . W . ; H . Twigge , J . W . ; P . R . Littleton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Howell , P . M ., Stc . ; W . Davenport , S . D . ; W . A . Lytle , J . D . ; R . Beardmore , D . C .: W . H . Tutt . P . M ., Org .: A . M . Wither , I . G . ;

T . O . Farmer , Stwd . ; and R . Brown , Tyle-. The attendance was limited , owing to the very wet weather , on which account numerous apologies were received . Heattj cingratuhitioTis weie tendered to the W . M . by those present , and , after a candidate had been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Green Man Hotel , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The new W . M . " being received with especial cordiality .

NEWHAM-ON-SEVERN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 1067 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Town Hall . Present : Bros . S . W . Woods , W . M . ; W . G . Roberts , S . W . ; S . W . Hadingham , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . M ., Chap . ; T . Cadle , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; M . F . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec . ; W . SpenceJ . D . ;

, J . S . Carleton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . of C . ; John Shiles , Stwd . ; Job Webb , Tyler ; R . J . Kerr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . C . Heane , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; A . Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; A . Bright , T . J . Nundy , Wm . ] ones , A . M . Irwin , and Chas . Carlisle . Visitors : Bros . R . V . Vassar-Smith , D . P . G . M . ; Hy . Jeffs , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Griffiths , W . Renwick , W . M . 493 P . G . S . B . ; D . R . Roberts

, , Stwd . ; A . H . Roberts , S . W . ; and J . J . Roberts , J . D . of 3 6 . The installation of Bro . W . G . Roberts , S . W ., was performed by Bro . J . Shaw Carleton , assisted by Bros . R . V . Vassar-Smith , D . P . G . M ., W . C . Heane , and Thos . Cadle . The new W . M . afterwards invested the following ss his officers : Bros . S . W . Woodsl . P . M . ; S . W . Hadingham

, , S . W . ; T . J . Nundy , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . M ., Chap . ; M . F . Carter , P . M ., Sec . ; Wm . Spence , S . D . ; J . S . Carleton , P . M ., J . D . ; W . C . Heane , P . M ., I . G . ; John Shiles , Stwd . ; and Job Webb , Tyler . A banquet was afterwards served in the Town Hall , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

HALLIFORD . —Acacia Lodge ( No . 1309 ) . — The regular meeting of this select lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Ship Hotel . There were present Bros . Henry Woods , W . M . ; Hugh W . Dewes , S . W . ; John Proffitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; I . Davies , P . M ., Sec . } T . N . Frost , S . D . ; C R . Tinker , J . D . F . Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; C . L . Smiles , P . M . ; P . P . G . R . ; T . Noton , P . M . ; and others . The only

visitor was Bro . J . L . Anderson , P . M . and Treas . 286 , W . M . 554 . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Woods , who was suffering from indisposition , and Bro . J . Proffitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas ., pleading , slight ill-health , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . U ., by the unanimous wish of the brethren and

command of the W . M ., took the chair and did all the business of the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballot was unanimous in favour of Mr . Barrass , who , being present , was introduced and duly initiated . So well were the members pleased with the working that , en the motion made by the Treasurer , Bro , John Proffitt .

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a vote of thanks was given to Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and father of the lodge ( he having been their first W . M . ) , for the admirable manner in which he had done the initiation and presided over the lodge . Bro . Walters expressed his grateful thanks for the vote , and felt very sorry that , in consequence of a recent attack of paralysis and heart disease , he was not able to give it

in his usual good form . Bro . Charles Robinson Tucker , J . D ., announced that his list for the Boys was 20 guineas , including his own ten guineas . As there are but 20 members and some V . P . ' s , and about two-thirds of the number are Past Stewards and Life Governors , his list was considered a very good one , taking into account the small number he represented . On the motion of the presiding

W . M ., Bro . Henry Woods ( his fifth Stewardship ) and C . R . Tucker were unanimously elected Stewards from the lodge to represent it at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for 1 SS 9 , and Bro . Hugh W . Dawes , S . W ., for the Boys ' School , 1 SS 9 , was duly seconded by the zealous Secretary , Bro . J . Davies , P . M . Some names of candidates for initiation were given in , and the lodge was closed .

The usual recherche banquet followed , when Bro . Henry Woods , W . M ., presided with his usual graceful efficiency . He expressed a hope of bung in goad health in July to do both initiation , and passing . Next meeting being election night Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., gave a notice of motion "That the usual valuable P . M . ' s jewel be voted from the lodge funds to the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Henry Woods , for his efficient services . "

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 29 th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Oneen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; Higginson , S . W . ; Woodard , l . W . ; W . G . Coat , acting Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . j H . F . Williams , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; Ford , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Cotton , Rice , W . W . Williams , Walker , and Burbrook ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o £ the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . H . F . Williams , having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 1 st , and , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , the W . M . putting the questions . Bro . Higginson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .. After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

EBURY LODG ' . ( No . 1348 ) . —A meeting was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . D . Varrell , W . M . ; Ingram , S . W . ; Bull , J . W . j Warren , Preceptor ; Thompson , Sec . ; Hobbs , S . D . ; Stevens , J . D . ; Osborne , I . G . ; Beavan , Harrison , Greggs , and Dale . Tho lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Warren delivered the several charges in connection with the installation ceremony . The

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beavan candidate . Bro , Dale then delivered the First Lecture on the tracing board . The W . M . rose for the first time , when the dues were collected . Bro . H . A . Dale , 855 , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Ingram was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Bro . Dale for the manner in which he delivered the First Lecture on the tracing board . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , there being no further Masonic business , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , when there were present Bros . C . R . Williams , W . M .: J . Hatterslcy , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; W . Winghatn , J . D . ; Dunham , I . G . ; H . C . Ball , acting Preceptor ; F . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; H . J . Chapman , T . Ladd ^ , W . Roots , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Tne ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The W . M . rehearsed the investiture of officers . Bro . Chapman , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Chapman as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . J . Dunham was elected a joining member . The dues were collected . The

W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by ths J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed his officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , and seconded by Bro . Roots , that £ s Js ., in the hands of the Treasurer , be badoted for and given to one of the Masonic Charities—carried unanimously . The lodge was then 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 28 : h ult . Present : Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; W . Proudfoot , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . ; J . Rowe , I . G . ; W . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Barnard , A . Samuelli , H . C . Chevalier , J . Skinner , E . Nice , C . W . Phillips , E . A . Morrison , A . Clark , C .

Lambert , W . Hancock , G . F . Swan , G . H . Reynolds , R . J . Harnell , J . S . Morris , A . L . Bullen , x . C . Seary , J . Woodward , C . O . Burgess , and E . C . Mulvey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . W . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . F . Fort having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . H . C . Chevalier , having offered himself as a

candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , and retired . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M , rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the lirst time , Bros . H . Evenden , 749 , and C . O . Burgess , 3191 , were unanimously elected joining members . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , S . \ V ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds ,

in reply to questions put by the brethren , said that Bro . W . ( J . Smith ' s testimonial had been a success , and thanked all the Stewards who had assisted him . Bro . W . C . Smith had expressed himself as being delighted with the whole proceedings , and he proposed that a coidial and hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bros . Harnell and F . M . Noakes for the very handilluminated vote of thanks and frame

some . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . G . F . Swan proposed that a vote of thanks be sent to Mrs . G . Reynolds for the very pretty purse she had made for Bro . W . C . Smith , their late worthy Preceptor . He could assure the brethren it was much valued . Seconded by Bro . F . Kedge , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge * was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 . ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 38 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Child , P . M ., S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; f Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; E , Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . D . ; Stanley , JiD , ; H ; Cottorj I , G , j Ai CaverSj Stwd ; j H , Purdue , P ; M , i

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J . H . Wood , P . M . ; Arnott , Higginson , L . Cox , Woodard and T J . Head . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in th Second Degree . Bro . Woodard offering himself as a candidal for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third and Seenn 1 Degrees . Bro . Child , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) -A meeting was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Rav WM ' Baddeny , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Precentor Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Holland , s D ' Moloney , J . D . ; Rymer , I . G . ; Brandon , P . M . ; Montaj ? i »' Roberts , and Dottrell . B e ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last read and confirmedThe of

meeting were . ceremony initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The W . M vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gibson . Bro . Dottrell ' a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Lewis , 1068 , and Wake 20 3 0 , were unanimously elected joining members , Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Folkanl ' W . M . ; F . Hill , S . W . ; Russell , J . W . ; Jones , S . D . ; Beavin J . D . ; Heathcote , I . G . ; Westlty , Preceptor ; [ . Andrews Sec ' Winny , G . E . King , Poole , W . Smith , Cook , H . Price , and Newton . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , and the and and 3 rd Sections by Bro . Andrews , each assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Winny as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bros G . E . King , 1641 , and Cook , 19 63 , were elected joining members ' Those brethren duly returned thanks . The VV . M . rose for the second time

, and Bro . F . Hill was elected W . M , for the ensuing week . Bro . Hill returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary announced that he had been lately appointed Preceptor of the Domatic Lodge of Instruction , and invited any of the brethre n who might have an evening to spare to help him at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Tuesdays at 8 o ' clock . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed . '

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CAMBRIDGE . —Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —A regular convocation was held in the chapter room at the Lion Hotel , on the 2 / th ult . The Principals' chairs were occupied by Comps . B . Chennell , P . Z ., Z . ; E . Hills , P . Z ., H . ; and W . I . Pashler , J . ; whilst Comps . A . H . Moyes , P . Z ., P . G . H ., officiated as Scribe E . ; T . Nichols , as Scribe N . ; T . Hunnybun , as D . C . ; Frank Piggott ,

asP . S . ; C . F . Charlton , as 1 st A . S . ; and W . P . Spalding , as 2 nd A . S . The chapter haying been opened and the minutes confirmed , the following brethren Were balloted for and elected , viz .: Bros . Rev . John Imrie , ol Etheldreda Lodge , Prov . G . Chap . ; W . B . Sheppard , Etheldieda Lodge ; and Clement H . Ellis , serving brother Scientific Lodge . The ceremony of exaltation was then proceeded with , and at

its conclusion Comp . Piggott went through the Principal Sojourner ' s work . Then followed the lectures from the Principals ' chairs . Comp . Pashler , J ., gave that relating to the historic lodges ; Comp . E . Hills described the symbols ; Comp . Chennell described the jewel and banners ; Comp . A . H . Moyes , the pedestal ; and Comp . Chennell afterwards gave the signs in a most impressive manner . Comp . Chennell then presented a handsome set of banners , in the execution of which Miss Chennell had assisted .

I hey were gratefully accepted in the name of the chapter by Comp . A . H . Moyes , who proposed a hearty vote of thanks lo the First Principal , which was unanimously agreed to . Comp . F . Piggott then induced the chapter to acknowledge the kindness and artistic work of Miss Chennell in a suitable manner , for which purpose a Committee was appointed . The Principals and officers for the ensuing

year were balloted for and elected as follows : Comps . B . Chennell , P . Z ., Z . ; W . 1 . Pashler , H . ; T . Nichols , [ . ; A . H . Moyes , P . Z ., P . G . H ., Scribe E . ; T . Jennings , jun ., Scribe N . ; F . Piggott , P . S . ; C . F . Charlton , 1 st A . S . ; W . P . Spalding , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Hunnybun , D . C . ;

Rustcn , Purchas , and Charlton , Auditors ; and Collyer and Ellis , Janitors . The proceedings in chapter occupied about three hours , and it was generally agreed that the work all through was never better done . Comps . E . H . Jennings , 441 , and Clarke , 2107 , were amongst the visitors . The companions afterwards sat down to banquet .

CHORLEY . —Earl Laihom Chapter ( No . 730 ) , —The annual convocation of this chapter , and election and installation of officers was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , Comp . Franklin Thomas , P . Z . 345 , being the installing officer . The appointments to office were as follows : Comps . T . Sharpies , Z . ; T . Forrester , I . P . Z . ; P . Yates , H . ; JHeald , J . ; S . Widdows , S . E . ; S . Farmer , S . N . ; L .

Eccles , Treas . ; G . Tootell , Prin . Soj . ; J . Corbitt , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; J . Hopkinson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and J . Sharpies , Janitor . Comp . F . Thomas was ably assisted in the work by Comp . R . Gornul , 345 . After the installation and investiture of the officers the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Imperial Hotel , where Hostess Stansfield had prepared a suitable repast . Loyal and Masonic toasts , & c , followed , and a happy evening was spent .

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CAMDEN CHAPTER ( No . ij o ^ . —k convocation was held at the Moorgate Hotel , Moorgate-strect , on the 3 rd inst . Pr Jr "J / Comps . G . W . Knight , M . E . Z . ; G . Bolton , H . ; J- - ?/^! ,, v ' J . ; H . Slyman , S . E . ; Ives , S . N . ; G . Gregory , Treas . ; Kan'iman , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; Kew , Gordon , Gross , Stubbings , Sieman , Whiting , and Tom . , , t The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of tne ia » convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exairauu for the fir

was rehearsed , Comp . Tom candidate . After rising time , it was proposed and seconded that Comps . Tom and sruu ings should become joining members—carried unanimously , vote of thanks was recorded on the minutts to Comp . " ? ¦ „ „ his kind support to the Camden Chapter of Improvement uur ' b his proprietorship of The Moorgate , and " Hearty good w £ "" were expressed upon his retirement from the same . Comp . thanked the companions , and hoped he should often be with "'• After " Hearty good wishes " to the M . E . Z ., the chapter > va 1 c' ° w This chapter meets every Tuesday at 8 p . m . j at the < w ° V « *