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ton •but , for his part , he elm not think that this sum was •uflicient . The three Charities at the present moment were st , ) OWcrfuI , and they must not allow Freemasonry to Icsrcnerate into a benefit society , for then they would lose the patronage of the highest in the land . It should be ,, urc and cosmopolitan , but not a benefit society . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Mann , P . M ., replied , anil in doing so , took occasion to point out that during the last year upwards

of £ 40 , 000 had been collected amongst freemasons on behalf of the three Institutions , and also so far corroborated the view of the W . M . as to say that those who soug ht relief were generally men of only two or three years ' standing in the Craft . " The Officers " having been drunk a , | d suitably responded to by the Senior and Junior Wardens , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . All the arrangements for the banejuet were most crctlitably anel successfully carried out .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 st inst ., -it the New Cross Hall . There were present , amongst others , Bros . W . A . Simmons , W . M . ; Thiellay , P . P . G . S . of Middx ., S . W . ; L . Beck , P . G . O . of Middx ., J . W ., W . M . elect ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . of Middx ., Treas . ; H . Kceble , P . M ., & c ., Secretary ; Smith , S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; Cowley ,

J . G . ; Grammant , D . C ; Hubbuck , P . G . S ., Hon . P . M . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Bickerton , W . M . 1129 ; Stephens , W . M . 1475 ; Isbister , W . M . 1531 ; Kirk , W . M . 1687 ; Cooper , P . M . 73 ; Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; Levy , P . M . 188 ; Bumstcad , P . M . 548 ; Andrews , P . M . 871 ; Macelonald , P . M . 1158 ; Moss , P . P . G . R . ol Middx ., P . M . 1326 ; Vickcry , J . W , 1775 ; MofTatt , S . D .

1 e ^ S ; Crossland , S . D . 1687 ; Batchelor , 72 ; Clark , 79 ; Long , 1275 ; Hcalcy , 1348 ; Dunbar , 1538 ; Carter , 1687 ; Livcrmore , 1687 ; and T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middx ., Ac . ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted , Bro . L . Beck was duly and most ably installed W . M . for the year ensuing

by Bro . Hubbuck , assisted by Bro . Cooper as S . W ., J . T . Moss as J . W ., F . Walters as D . C , and E . Smith as I . G . The impressiveness of the proceedings were considerably enhanced by the organ accompaniments of Bro . Gibbs , P . P . G . O . of Kent . The officers appointed and invested for the year were Bros . Thiellay , S . W . ; Smith , J . W . ; Walters , Treas . ; Kceble , Sec . ; Gibbs , Org . ; Green , S . D . ;

Cowley , jJ . D . ; Grammant , I . G . ; Moss , D . C . ; Macgillivray , W . S . ; Hinton , A . W . S . Previously to the loelge being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hubbuck for his services as Installing Master , The banquet was well served in the large hall , by Mr . G . Leidig , purveyor , eif Lcwisham High-road . " The Queen and the Craft , " "The W . M . G . M ., " and "The P . G . M ., D . P . M ., and the

Rest of the Grand Officers , " having been duly honoured , the I . P . M . briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M . " This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " the W . M ., in a few well-chosen sentences , expressed the great pleasure it hid afforded him at being once more installed Master of a lodge . During his connection with the New Cross Lodge , he had received nothing but

kindness and courtesy from its members , and he took that auspicious opportunity of returning them his very sincere thanks for their consideration . He pledged himself that he woulel carry out the duties of his position to the best of his ability . He had served the office before , and , consequently , was acquainted with the onerous and arduous responsibilities attached to the Masonic chair . In

conclusion , he hoped to leave the position in the possession of their fullest confidence , supplemented by an unanimous opinion that he had done ample justice to the lodge , but , as self laudation was no praise , he should bring his remarks to a finish by emoting the homely phrase , " that the proof of the pudding was in the eating . " In proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " the W . M . took occasion ,

in very feeling terms , to allude to the serious illness that had overtaken Bro . Simmonds at the very commencement of his Mastership . He was , however , greatly improved in health , and he hoped that that happy state of things would long continue . It afforded him ( the W . M . ) the highest possible pleasure in being the vehicle of conveying to the I . P . M . the substantial marks of the esteem of his

brethren of the New Cross Lodge , which had taken the forms of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel and timepiece . In concluding his remarks , he trustcil that the I . P . M . woulel live many years to come among them as one of their most highly esteemed and honoured Past Masters . The I . P . M ., in reply , briefly thanked the brethren for their handsome gifts , and hoped that his health

would enable him in the future to devote his energies to the well being of the lodge . That night , twelve months ago , was one of sorrow to him , for he was then dangerously ill , but it was an anniversaiy now of rejoicing . Notwithstanding tlie precarious state of his health , he had endeavoured to carry out his duties conscientiously , and as a proof of his interest in the lodge , as one of its founders ,

he was happy to be in a position to state , that on the next occasion , he should introduce , subject to their approval , four initiates and two joining members . ' " The Visitors " and " The Treasurer and Secretary " followed . The former toast was acknowledged at length by Bros . Bumstead , Kirk , and Crossland . In introducing the latter toast , the W . M . paid a high compliment to the efficient and zealous services of their veteran Bro . Walters , in the capacity of

Treasurer , and eulogised the care and attention bestowed upon the Secretarial duties by , Bro . Kceble . This pledge havine been acknowledged , the toasts of " The Officers " and "The Masonic Charities" terminated the proceedings . The enjoyment of the brethren was greatly enhanced by the pleasing singing of Miss Moss , of the R . A . M ., who was assisted by Bro . Solomon and others . The next meeting of the loelge will be held on the first Saturday in May .

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ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . r 744 ) . —This lodge held a further meeting on Tuesday evening , the 28 th ult ., at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , under the presidency of Bro . James Willing , jun ., W . M . Among the other brethren present were , Bros . John Douglass , S . W . ; Clemow , J . W . ; Treadwell , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec . ; Hyland , S . D . ; Cook , J . D . ; Deller , I . G . ; Holt , D . C . ; Smith , W . S . ;

Sellis , Lloyd , Barcham , Dovey , Bennett , Merion , Jacques , Callaghan , Armstrong , Philpott , Nixon , and visitors : — Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . S . ; J . J . Michael , Thompson , Ravensbourne , H . Stiles , Cooch , Kauffman , and Speedy . The W . M ., who was suffering from a very bad cold , raised Bros . James W . Smith and E . Tompkins ; passed Bro . W .

R . A . Cole ; and initiated Messrs . Ben . P . George , John Wells Wheeler , and P . Jagcls . The W . M . announced his intention to represent the lodge as its Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet ; after which the usual toasts were honoured .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at the Courtfield Hotel , South Kensington , on the 18 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Read . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and Bros . Dunstan and Barclay were examined and approved , and retired for preparation , and the lodge being opened in the Second Degree , they were

severally passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Messrs . Kirk and Norman were initiated . A proposition for initiation was made , and the W . M . informed the brethren that the Grand Secretary had certified his assent to the bye-laws of the lodge , and that they would be printed and circulated among the members without delay . At the conclusion of the business

the lodge , the brethren sat elown to a sumptuous banquet , prepared by Bro . Silcork . In responding to the toast of " The W . M ., " Bro . Read called the particular attention of the members of the lodge to the words of sound advice given by the Grand Secretary at the consecration banquet , that their great aim should be to obtain , as members , men who were worthy of being enrolled in the Craft , and that

in his opinion the mere idea of making a lodge great in numbers was a mistake , and that by introducing into Freemasonry men whom they would not care to know otherwise , they would not be doing their duty to the Craft . We understand that Bro . Silcork , the landlord of the Courtfield Hotel , is again seeking a full license for the house , and wc hope that he will be successful , as the accommodation of such a house is much needed in the neighbourhood .

ROYAL HANOVER LODGE ( No . 1777 ) . —An emergency meeting of this loelge was helel at the Town Hall , Hounslow , on Saturday , Ihe 2 3 th ult ., when there were present : —Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . S . G ., D . P . M ., P . Z ., W . M . ; II . Lovegrove , S . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., J . W . ; W . Ramsey , Hon . I . P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , Treas . ; W . H . Barber . Sec . ; II . Clark , S . D . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , J . D . ;

G . J . Dunkley , Org . ; J . Daly , Tyler , and others , with visitors : —Bros . J . W . Baldwin , P . Prov . G . P ., and Cannon Bros . H . B . Marshall , W . Hulis , C . J . Axford , and C . W . G . Wood having been entrusted , were passed to the Second Degree , and the ballot having been taken for four gentleman , the two who were present , Messrs . Walter S . Dunkley and W . A . Villais , were eluly initiated into the mysteries

and privileges of Freemasonry . The W . M ., Bro . H . A . Dubois , was indisposed , but managed to get through the ceremonies in his usual style , except the passing , which was very kindly taken by Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . M . After discussing some business matters , the lodge was closed .

The next regular meeting will be on the 22 nd of March . The brethren partook of refreshment , when the usual toasts were honoured , that of " The R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Col . F . Burdett ) and the Provincial Grand Officers " being ably responded to by Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . Prov . G . P ., and the party separated at an early hour .

KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —The annual meeting of this old and flourishing lodge was held at the lodge-rooms , Stramongatc , on Thursday , 30 th ult ., at three o ' clock in the afternoon . The W . M ., Bro . Geo . McIIay presided , and was assisted by Bros . John Banks , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Watson , J . W . ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; John Talbot , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Wilson ,

P . M . ; Hogg , Sec . ; Nelson , I ' . M . ; Harrison , Theobald , Gooding , Baron , Taylor , Bell , Atkinson , Medcalf , Winder , and about fifty other brethren . The lodge Having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the approach at the door of the lodge of the Deputy Grand Master of the province , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., was announced , and on that Worshipful Brother ' s entrance he was saluted

as became his office anil rank . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bro . John Banks , W . M . elect , was presented for the benefit of installation , and the ceremony was ably performed by Bro . McKay , who opened and closcel the Board of Installed Masters , assisted by Bros . Bowes and Nelson . All the newly-invested officers were placed in their respective

situations , and their jewels and duties fully explained by Bro . John Bowes , who also presented the working tools of the Three Degrees to the W . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony the lodge was closed , and the trcthrcn adjourned to the Commercial Hotel for the banquet . The newly installed W . M ., Bro . John Banks , presided , and was supported on the right by the Deputy Grand Master ; Bros . McKay , Titus Wilson , Hogg , and others , and on the left

by Bros . John Bowes , Holme , Talbot , Wilson and others . The company numbered over fifty . Grace after meat having been said by Bro . the Rev . H . Chaplain , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening was spent . We are glad to be able to congratulate this old lodge on its increasing vitality . It has always borne a good name for correct working , and now there is a goodly number of efficient Past Masters

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ever ready to afforel instruction to the members in the lower degrees . So mote it be . WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms on Monday evening , the 27 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . J . Rymer Young , was supported by Bros . C . E . Hindley , S . W . ; Dr . Young , J . W . ; John Bowes ,

P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmorland ; James Paterson , S . D . ; John Harding , P . M . ; Dr . Mackie , F . Walter , Geo . F . Curzon , Robt . Gibbon , A . Crawford , and Thos . Domvillc , Tyler . The visitors included Bros . E . C . Cooper , P . M . 484 , Prov . G . S . B . ; D . W . Finney , W . M . 1250 , Prov . G . Steward ; W . Pollitt , P . M . 1250 ; W . H . Jenkins , J . H . Galloway , W . M . 12 S 0 . The lodge was

opened in due form , when the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and declared to be correctly recorded , Bro . Sec . reported that he sent the W . M . of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , an extract from the minutes just read relating to the passing of Bro . Flatan , and read that brother ' s acknowledgment of the same . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Archibald Crawford , as a fit and

proper person , which proved unanimously in his favour , and he being present , was initiated by the W . M . in a manner that called forth the congratulations of the " elder brethren . " The working tools were presented and explained by the J . W ., Bro . Dr . Young , and the charge was delivered by Bro . Bowes . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the visitors , and no other business presenting itself , the lodge was closed .

"WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held [ on Tuesday , the 7 th ult . Present , Bros . Schiemann , W . M . ; Roberts , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; Nicholes , J . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; Pears , S . D . ; Cousins , J . D . ; Dixon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; D . C . Tolley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Org . ; Dick Radclyffe ,

P . G . S ., I . G . ; Apted and Andrews , Stewards ; Hume , P . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; Reid , P . M . ; Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B ., Middx . P . M . ; Stedwell , P . P . G . W ., Middx . P . M . ; Strange , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; Bryett , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M ., and others . Visitors : —Bros . Biggs , P . P . G ., Sec . ; Mallam , P . M . 108 ; W . Beattie , W . M . 142 ; W . V . Brown , W . M . 771 ; Taylor , W . M . 1046 ; Fleck , S . W . 771 ; Cantrell , P . G . J . D ., J , W .

771 ; Bingham , P . G . S . D ., P . M . 771 ; Barrett , No . 3 ; Scott , P . M . 101 ; Masters , 145 ; Green , P . M . 27 ; Pattison , 34 ; Green , 1022 ; Newman , 1101 ; Ridley , 1101 ; Manley , 1257 ; Sharpies , 348 ; Johnson , 771 ; Glover , 100 , 305 , 574 ; Spence , 185 , and others . As the W . M . had not arrived at the time named on the summons , the lodge was opened by Bro . Moss , I . P . M ., who then vacated

the chair in favour of Bro . Wilson , P . M . Bro . Pantling was passed to the degree of F . C Bro . Hume here again occupied the chair of W . M ., and proceeded to instal Bro . Roberts as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were invested : Bros . Nicholes , S . W . ; Pears , J . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; Carter , ! P . M ., Sec ; Dixon , P . M ., D . C ; Tolley , P . M ., Org . ; Cousins , S . D . ; Dick Radclyffe , J . D . ; Evans , I . G . ;

Andrews , A . D . C . ; Apted and H . J . Stollery , Stewards . Letters of apology were read from Bros . Sir D . Gooch , P . G . M . ; General Brownrigg , P . G . M . Surrey ; and Colonel Burdett , P . G . M . of Middlesex , who expressed their regret that previous engagements would not enable them to be

present . On the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel for banquet . The usual toasts were given in good style by the new W . M . Bro . Dick Radclyffe , as on former occasions , gratuitously provided the floral table decorations , and seemed on this occasion , if possible , to exceed his previous efforts .

STOWMARKET . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 516 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting on Friday , the 24 th ult . It was numerously attended . Bro . J . W . Sheridan , P . P . G . Registrar , who for the second time has been installed Worshipful Master of the lodge , named Bros . E . Bevereelge and Jas . Hughes , his Wardens , and Bro . C . Turner , Senior Deacon . There was a goodly

number present , including Bros . J . S . Cocksedge , S . H . Wright , C . Turner , W . Ransom , Geo . Tydeman , Rev . Angell , and A . H . Diaper ( W . M . of the Lodge of St . George and Corner Stone , London ) . After two candidates had been initiated , and Ihe usual Masonic business gone through , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , a banquet having been provided by Bro . Edward

Bridges , of the Fox Hotel . After many dainties had been enjoyed various toasts were given , including that of the worthy Secretary , Bro . S . H . Wright , the brethren showing by their demonstration how much they appreciated the long and valuable services of that gentleman . Bro . C . W . SuttDn returned thanks on behalf of " The Past Masters of the Loelge , " as also eiid Bros . Ranson , Smith , Peddar , and Gudgeon . Bro . Wright proposed " The Health

of their highly-respected Bro . Spencer Freeman , " which was responded to by Bro . James Hughes , who spoke of the deep love Bro . Freeman had for Masonry ; although from ill-health unable to be present , his heart was in the cause of charity , which was Masonry . After several songs had been sung the proceedings terminated , all trusting that the coming year may be a happy one for their W . M . and brethren .

BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The January meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Swan Hotel on the 29 th ult . The W . M ., in consequence of a recent severe family bereavement , was not able to be present , and other brethren were kept away by the severe

weather , still there was a goodly number present . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Sergeant , P . M . and Treasurer , and he was supported by Bros . Prior , P . M ., Secretary ; Coombs , S . W . ; Thoely , J . W . ; Carter , S . D . ; Stafford , J . D . ; Verey , I . G . ; Canon Brereton , Chaplain ; Col . Stuart , P . M . ; Cuthbert , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Billson ,