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were voted to the Building Fund of Southend Victoria Hosp ital . Bro . F . Binckes was thanked for his attendance , and congratulated on the high honour that had been conferred upon him . A candidate for initiation was proposed , also two brethren for joining members . 'Ihe lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned ( o banquet .

HAMPTON COURT . —Villiers Lodge ( No . 1 * 94 ) - — " - installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the isr inst ., at the Mitre Hotel . The chair wastaken by Bro . Edward Monson , VV . M ., who was supported by Bios . John Adams , S . W . ; Philip Monson , l . W . j Wm . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Wm . Dodd , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; R . S . Besant , S . D . ; G .

I . Thomas , J . D . ; N . Stamp , I . G . ; R . T . Pearce , D . of C ; G . S . Peachey , Stwd . ; T . S . Woodbridge , P . M . ; W . S . Plumsaul , P . M . ; E . Clark , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; 1 . L . Green , P . M . ; and many othtrs . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Craven , 33 ; E . H . Sugg , P . P . G . O . Surrey ; J . W . Ray , J . W . 1624 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 753 5 C . J . R . Tijou , l . P . M . 1 S 04 ; j . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Swd . Br ., Prov . G . Sec . Middx .: C . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; A . Belts , W . M

1351 ; J . Bond , Prov . A . G . D . C . Kent , P . M . 1314 ; E . Edevearn , 2 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted . Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , Prov . G . Sec . Middx ., on behalf of the Prov . G . M ., then invested Bro . VV . Dodd , P . M ., Sec , with the

regalia of P . P . G . D ., expressing the pleasure it afforded him to make the investiture , and congratulating Bro . Dodd on the well-deserved honour Bro . Sir Francis Burdett had had bestowed upon him in selecting him for one of the Jubilee appointments . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , and Bro . John Adams having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair as W .

Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Adams , VV . M ., then commenced his duties in an auspicious and promising manner by appointing and investing the following brethren as officers in a clear and masterly manner : Bros . Philip Monson , S . W . ; R . S . Besant , J . W . ; Wm . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Wm . Dodd , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; G . J . Thomas , S . D . ; N . Stamp , J . D . ; R . V . Pearce , I . G . ; E . J . Mills , D . C . ;

G . S . Peachey , Stwd . ; and Jno . Gilbert , i ' yler . The usual addresses were then delivered by Bro . Edward Monson , I . P . M ., the Installing Master . The VV . M . then said it afforded him a considerable amount of pleasure to present Bro . Monson , l . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel as a token of the appreciation of the brethren of his services as W . M . during ihe past year , and hoped he might long

be spared to wear it in their lodge . Bro . Monson , I . P . M ., biiefly acknowledged the gift in appropriate terms . Propositions having been received , and other business transacted , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren having partaken of an excellent banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Swd . Br ., replied for

" The Grand Officers , " and said that as he was a very young Grand Officer , and as the present meeting was the first occasion on which he had been called upon to respond , the brethren would excuse him saying anything except to thank them for the kind manner in which they had received the toast . He thought that among the different bodies and societies in which their country was divided , there was

no body of men who stood higher in the estimation of the public than the Grand Officers . He might safely say , although he was a member of that body , that they reflected the very highest credit on Masons , by whom they were respected and esteemed . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., and the rest of the

Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and expressed his regret at the absence of Sir Francis , who was prevented from attending by one of his numerous engagements They were sure , however , that the sympathy ot the Prov . G . VI , was with them as it was with every lodge in the province . Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , Prov . G . Sec . Middx ., in

response , said he rose , more in his own element than as a Grand Ufficer , to return thanks for this toast . He was sure that their Prov . Grand Master would have been very pleased to be with them , but he was now in Wiltshire , and was , he was happy to say , in good health . On his behalf he had the pleasure to announce to them the names of the

Prov . Grand Officers he had been pleased to appoint in connection with the Jubilee . As they were aware there are 39 lodges in the province , and he was , therefore , entitled to conrer P . P . G . rank on ten brethren . I ' he Prov . Grand Master had appointed , after very careful selection , ten brethien who would meet with the approval of all , and in that selection he had confined himself to P . M . 's who had

not held office in the Provincial Grand Lodge . 1 here were several brethren who thought that certain Prov . Grand Ollicers should be promoted , but Sir Francis had set his face against promotions , and with the increasing number who could not obtain provincial rank , he was quite determined to confer Past rank only on those who had not yet received honours . The following was a complete list of

'he brethren selected : Bros . VV . H . P . Roberts , P . M ., Burdett Lodge , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . A . Hughes , P . M ., Felix Lod ge , P . P . G . Reg . ; Col . G . B . Clark , P . M ., Gostling Murray Lodge , P . P . G . Reg . ; T . E . Fenn , P . M ., Bard 01 Avon Lodge , P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , f-M ., Citadel Lodge , P . P . G . D . ; W . Dodd , P . M ., y-lhers Lodge , P . P . G . D . ; J . M . Rudd , P . AL , St .

James ' s Lodge , P . P . G . D . C ; j . Woodmason , P . M ., Uity Lodge , P . P . G . D . C ; W . C Crick , P . M ., Thames Valley Lodge , P . P . G . Sid . Br . ; H . J . Jones , P . M ., Hemming Lodge , P . P . G . Std . Br . He would add one remark on this subject , ihey might think the appointment of Bro . W . H . Lee to the rank of P . P . G . D . was a Promotion , but he wished most distinctly to remove that

impression . Bro . Lee never had any Provincial rank given "'¦ n . but had simply held the office of paid Asst . G . Sec . 0 ' the Province , and Sir trancis Buidett wished it to be understood that this was not therefore a promotion , " sending him the list the Prov . ' Grand Master made a Pecial remark that he considered there were no two

ethren who were more deserving of the honours than anri ' and Uodc 1 , He would add one fur'her remark , no assured them that it hadjgiven him great pleasure to be W- t 0 Wltness 'he very able maner in which the l . P . M . smn '" , talled the W . M . The whole of the work had gone "ootniy , and had been a treat to listen to . He considered

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they had had an earnest of good work to come , in the clear and concise manner in which the VV . M . had invested his officers . The W . M . was full of energy and zeal , and would doubtless show the brethren , on the first occasion , his proficiency in the ritual . It was a good omen for the future continued prosperiiy of the lodge . On behalf ot the Prov . Grand Officers , he thanked them for ths

reception given to the toast . Bro . E . Clark , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., also replied . " The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next given by Bro . Monson , l . P . M ., who said that the brethren had heard from Bro . Woodward his opinion of their W . M ., and those remarks were thoroughly endorsed by them all . He was pleased that Bro Adams had attained the dignity

of the chair , and was convinced he would make a good VV . M . He hoped their VV . M . would have plenty of work , for he knew the ceremonies would be worked in a splendid manner . They all wished him health and strength to carry out his duties , and a happy and successful year of office . Bro . J . Adams , VV . M ., thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received his toast . It was

a great satisfaction to him to be placed in tne present position , for he had been 13 years in the lodge , and had looked forward to the time when he shonld preside over them . He knew the work would be made easy by his officers , who were able and willing . He again thanked them , and hoped they would have a good year together . The Worshipful M astir , in proposing " Ihe Installing

Master and Past Masters , " said it was a matter of satisfaction to him ihat the installing ceremony was performed by the I . P . M ., who had performed the duties in a kindly and able manner . There were seven P . M . 's of the lodge present , and it was many years since so many had met [ here . He was pleased to see Bro . Clark present , for he was an old P . M . and the father of the lodge . Bro . Monson , l . P . M ., in response , said the time had

passed so quickly that he hardly felt he had occupied the chair 12 months . He had done all for the best , and was glad if he had given satisfaction . He sincerely thanked tnem for the handsome collar and jewel , and especially for the special bar on the latter , which marked the Jubilee year . He was pleased that the VV . M . would have the assistance during his year of their Secretary , Bro . Dodd , with whom he had worked for many years , and whom he knew to be a hard and zealous worker . That brother had

many duties to perform , but fulfilled them to the satisfaction of all , and he was proud to know that his services had been recognised by the Prov . G . M . Bro . Clark , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., as a P . M . of 21 years ' standing and the first W . M : of the lodge , returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been given and received .

Bro . Wm . Dodd , P . P . G . D ., Secretary , also replied , and thanked the VV . M . and brethren from the bottom of his heart tor the kind remarks made respecting him , and for tne honours bestowed upon him . He had certainly waited long ; but they would be more highly appreciated by him in consequence . He hoped he would be spared for many years to aopreciate them , and to see many members of

their lodge obtain similar distinctions . He sincerely thanked Bro . Woodward for investing him with the collar , for it was a unique thing to be invested with provincial honours in his own lodge . He thanked that brother for having paid him that honour , and the Prov . G . M . for having selected him . " I ' he Visitors" was next given bv the Worshipful

Master , who heartily welcomed the visiting brethren , and expressed the pleasure it afforded the members to receive them . Bro . Belts , VV . M . 1351 , on behalf of the visitors , returned thanks for the cordial reception extended to them . He had visited them to receive instruction , and had not been disappointed , but had also derived considerable enjoyment from his visit .

Bros . Tijou , l . P . M . 1 S 04 , and Andrews , P . M . 77 , also returned thanks . Bro . P . Monson , S . W ., having replied for "The Officers " in appropriate terms , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful meeting . The musical anangements , which added considerably to the enjoyment of all present , were under the able direction of Bro . Sugg , P . P . G . O . Surrey .

RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — The last meeting of the year of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the Amherst Arms Hotel . In consequence of several ot the members being still away " on tour , " there was but a small attendance by comparison with some meetings . The W . M ., Bro . J . I . Birch , was detained in the North on urgent business , and lodge was opened by

the l . P . M ., Bro . Edwin S . Strange , assisted by Bros . Sparrowhawk , S . W . ; Duret , P . M ., as J . W . ; Hamblin , S . D . ; N . Strange , as I . G . 5 and South , Tyler . Bro . E . J . Dodd , P . P . G . O . Kent , P . M ., took the place of l . P . M . There were also present Bros . Durntnell , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., Treas . ; Jewell , P . P . G . O ., P . M ., Sec ; C . E . Birch , P . M . ; G . f . Thorn , P . M . 1632 ; btevenson , Fyfe

Nixon , Willmot , H . S . Strange , Smith , Ryan , Lloyd , and Pascoe , Organist . Bro . W . Drewetf , S . W . 889 and 163 S , was a visitor . In the absence of any candidates , the time of the brethren was profitably occupied in listening to the lecture on the Second Tracing Board , given in an admirable manner by Bro . Duret , P . M . After the business which offered had

been transacted , the brethren partook of the moderate , but very acceptable refreshment , provided 0 , 1 such occasions , ihe usual toasts were given , but with commendable brevity , by Bro . lidwin Strange , who proved that the ability to rule a lodge has not yet lett him . In responding for " i ' he P . P . G . Officers , " Bro . Dodd said it was a source of great gratification to him , and he

thought it should be to the lodge also , that all the Past Masters who took an active part in keeping the Amherst Lodge alive when there was but the barest spark of vitality left in it , were now wearers of the purple , conferred upon them in their own province , viz ., Bros . Jewell , Durntnell , Duret , and himself .

Bro . Jewell , P . M ., the "father" of the lodge , in which he was initiated in 1 S 6 S , and has been Secretary since 1874 , gave " I'he Health of the Acting VV . M ., " and remarked that Bro . Edwin Strange was the dearest member of the lodge , and had proved himself a worthy brother in every way . Bro . E . Strange expressed his gratitude for the kindness

always shown him , and particularly by the Past Masters , who had done so much for the lodge . " " The Health of the Officers " was given from the chair , and in response , Bro . Sparrowhawk , S . W ., said that though not fit to be out that day owing to indisposition , his love for the Amherst Lodge and its members was so great that while he could put one leg before the other he would attend

and perform his duties . I'he presence of visitors was , ' also taken notice of , and then the W . M . gave a few words of a valedictory nature , the next meeting being in April . He referred to the excellent way in which liro . Waller , the host , had looked after their wants , and their comforts as well , and in

very kindly terms proposed his health , with an expression of the hope that next time they might meet in a new and more commodious room . Bro . Pascoe ' s musical abilities were displayed during the evening , and a right pleasant time was spent . It was mentioned that six of the "outside world" are desirous of entering the Order by means of the Amherst Lodge .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Dramatic j Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — I'he annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and the interest usually attaching to the periodical " Festival of St . John " was again conspicuous throughout the whole oi the day ' s proceedings . The "Dramatic" during its ten years' existence has worthily

held _ a prominent position in tne province of West Lancashire , both with regard to its charitable work and Masonic influence , and there is little doubt that under the rule of the new Worshipful Master its prestige will be fully maintained . At the commencement of the proceedings the chair was occupied by Bro . O . VV . Sanderson , the retiring VV . M :, and he was supported by Bros . J . L .

Shrapnell , P . M . ; R . Burgess , P . M . ; Lindo Courtenay , P . M . ; VV . Savage , P . M . ; VV . W . Sandbrook , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; Josef Cantor , S . W . ( VV . M . elect ); H . Round , J . W . ; H . Heard , Sec ; Colonel George Turner , P . P . G . 'i ' . ; John Cobham , P . P . S . G . D . ; Lewis Peake , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . VV .

Goodacre , P . P . G . R ., P . G . Sec , P . G . S . B . of England ; C . Bargery , P . M . 175 6 ; J . G . Graham , | . W . 1559 ; J . Cutts , I . G . 755 ; Dr . Clarke , P . M . 6 73 ; J . King liin 3 on , W . M . 1350 ' I- Humphreys , P . M . 724 ; j . Oueen , W . M . 2042 ; J . A . Muir , s . W . 2042 ; J . VV . Bums , J . D . 1713 ; K . Martin , P . P . G . T . ; and others . ihe VV . M . elect , Bro . Josef Cantor , S . W ., a deservedly

popular ^ member of ihe lodge , was presented by Bros . P . M . ' s Sandbrook and Shrapnell , and the ceremony of installation was most efficiently performed by the retiring VV . M . according to the invariable custom of 1609 . The following officers were invested : Bros . O . VV . Sanderson , l . P . M . ; H . Round , S . W . ; Dr . E . H . Allen , J . W . ( by proxy ); J . L . Shrapnell , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Heard , bee .

tre-appointed ); Jos . Fineberg , S . D . ( by proxy ) ; G . W , Harris , J . D . ; J . H . Light , I . G . ; A . E . Workman , Org . ( re-appointed ); A . Mein , Eaton Batty , Ben . Hughes , and W . C . Fane , Stwds . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook , P . M ., D . C . ; and Bro . W . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . An exceptionally excellent banquet was served by Bro . VV . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , after which a selection of music

and recitations was given by Bros . Walter Andrews , Lindo Courtenay , P . M ., D . Williams , J . W . Binks , E . Batty , A . Ricketts , E . Ifdwards , C Binks , and W . Savage , P . M ., under the direction of Bro . A . E . Workman , Organist . During the evening a valuable P . M . 's jewel was presented , on behalf of the lodge , to the I . P . M ., Bro . O . VV . Sanderson .

YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on the 26 th ult ., for the purpose of giving a Masonic welcome to M . W . Bro . General Thomas J . Shryock , Grand Master of Maryland , who was on a visit to the ancient metropolis of the North . The lodge was opened and there were present the following

brethren and visitors : Bros . W . Brown , VV . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; C G . Padel , P . M . ; W . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; J . H . Shonksmith , Stwd . ; P . Pearson and J . D . Irving , Asst . Stwds .: VV . Storry , I . G . •F . H . Halliwell , VV . H . A . Coates , VV . Wreglesworth , A . Archer , H . Chapman , F . H . Vaughan ,

T . Milner , T . Masterman , G . G . Pook , VV . Sharp , W . G . Penty , and W . S . Child . Visitors : Bros . H . Longford , VV . M . 1416 ; VV . Smith , S . W . 236 ; J . Todd , P . M . and Treas . 236 ; J . W . Purnell , Sec . 236 ; J . Biscomb , I . G . 236 ; T . Watkinson , 236 ; T . Archey , 236 ; E . H . Nicholson , 236 ; and L . Hick , 236 . The Grand Master of Maryland was announced and entered , and was saluted in a proper

manner . The W . M . expressed the pleasure he experienced at the presence of so distinguished a Mason from America , and also at the number of members present from the senior sister lodge at York . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., then gave an address which he called " A Masonic Walk through York , " in which he noticed the various houses of public entjrtainment in which the various lodges

held in York had held their meetings from the earliest recorded times , with current remarks on the various leaders of the Craft , connected with the several bodies and other matters pertinent to the subject , and he received the thanks of the lodge for his interesting remarks . " Hearty good wishes" were given , and the lodge was closed , after which the Eboracums entertained their visitors at supper , and a

very pleasant evening was passed , in the course of which "The Health of Bro . T . J . Shryock " was most heartily drunk , and he made a most eloquent response , expressing his pleasure at finding himself amongst the Masons of the motner city of the Craft in the world . He also refeired at length to the mission of Freemasonry in thus bringing together in close companionship members of many races and orders of society , and conducing to the formation of

permanent bonds of brotherly love , which would do much to cement the friendship of nations and to destroy those international jealousies which had been responsible for much of the strife that had torn and divided the world in past ages . A most agreeable evening was spent in Masonic concourse . Amongst the letters lead duiing the evening was one from Bro . W . J . Hughan , of Torquay , speaking in the most cordial terms of _ Bro . Shryock and ^ his Masonic services .