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honour of receiving the name of some member of the lodge representing you as Steward at our festival ; I know then that the members of the lodge will rally round him and do their duty to the lodge for the sake of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Pro Grand Master , whose name and arms you bear . I thank you , sir , very much indeed for proposing , and I thank the brethren for having
very kindly responded to this toast , and I have only , in conclusion , to hope and trust that every success may attend this Carnarvon Lodge and all its members ; and the best wish I think I can utter for your happiness and prosperity , is this , that largely may you give to all the Institutions , and never have any occasion to find among your members , or any of your descendants , those who may have to
ask for a return of the kindness you bestowed 0 : 1 the charities of the Order . ( Hear hear , and cheers . ) Bro . James Cowan , S . W ., responded to the toast of "The Officers . " Considering the very recent period when his latest honours had been conferred upon him , when he had nut yet recovered from his blushes , he hoped the brethren would not think his reply was inadequate . For
himself , as well as the rest of the officers , he would say they considered it their duty to obey the W . M . Twelve months ago he expressed himself in that hall to the effect that it was the happiest and most glorious moment of his life that the office of J . W . had been conferred on him . On that occasion Grand Secretary invested him Jwith the collar of J . W . He had recently had conferred on him the
collar of S . W ., and he considered that while it was his privilege to wear that collar he was to qualify himself for the discharge of the duties connected with the office of S . W . While in that office he should use his best endeavours to maintain the dignity of his chair , and he trusted his exertions would meet with the W . M . ' s approbation . He thanked the W . M . for the graceful opportuni ty
afforded him , by coupling his name with the toast of "The Officers , " of acknowledging the kindness of the W . M . in raising him to the distinguished position he now occupied . The other officers also replied , and the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated . A splendid musical entertainment was given in the course of the evening-by Bros . Willcocks , Brown , Cotton , F . Willcocks , Pearce ,
Reed , Clarricoats , Russell , Medcalf , Earl , Searle , Moiton , and Dafforn , the accompaniments being played |] by Bro . G . C . Searle , Organist . Bro . Montagu Scott gave his recitation of " Solomon" and Daniel . BEDFORD . — Stuarl Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The 29 th day ol November witnessed another of those pleasant gatherings for which this lodge is so justly famous , it
being the anniversary banquet . It was a day long to be remembered in the annals of the lodge , for it witnessed the installation , as W . M ., of a descendant of one of the original founders of the lodge , who , as he inherits their revered name , so too inherits the respect and esteem in which they were ever held by the lodge . The now l . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Green , after the minutes had been read and
confirmed , proposed , and Bro . W . J . Nash , P . M ., seconded , a grant of £ 2 $ , which Capt . Green is raising for Bro . Warren , who is an old member of the lodge , and who has recently been obliged , from old age and failing sight , to resign the post of station master to the London and Northwestern Railway Company at Bedford , a position which , we believe , he has held ever since the opening of the line .
Bro . Green then vacated the chair , when the installation ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Dr . Prior , P . M ., and Secretary of the lodge . The newly-installed W . M ., Col . Stuart , P . G . S . W . of England , P . G . H . Engand , Sec , Sec , then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Capt . Green , J . P ., l . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Capt . Colburn , J . W . ; Rev . C .
Brereton , B . C . L . and R . D ., Chap . ; Prior , M . D ., P . M ., Sec . ; Alderman Sergeant , P . M . Treas . ; Alderman Bull , J . P ., Steward ; Coombs , M . R . C . S ., & c , S . D . ; J . Allen , J . D . ; 11 . Thody , I . G . ; Piper , M . A ., Org . ; G . Reynolds , Tyler , The other P . M . ' s of the lodge present wcre Bros . Capt . Polhill-Turner , M . P ., D . L . ; W . F . Nash , J . l' . j G . P , Nash , Cuthbert , Billson , Trapp , and Rev . Fawsctt Ward ,
M . A ., late of Louth , Lincolnshire . Amongst the brethren were Bros . Alderman Hurst , Wicks , Peck , Lane , Lamhie , Stafford , Roc , Thompson , Whittaker , Kilpin , Roberts , Leslie , and Dr . Rhys Williams , Ast . G . S . Wks . England . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Haydon , P . G . S . Kngland ; Ballard , of Prov . G . L . Cambridgeshire ; Aldermen Cumberland and I laztl ^ rove , P . M . ' s of 475 ;
Chambers , 475 ; Seward , 147 ; Richardson , P . M . 455 ; Roe and Game , 333 ; Hillhouse , 228 ; and Dunkley , of Tunbiidgc Wells . The banquet was excellent , doing as much credit to the host as the arrangements generally did to the Steward , Bro . Bull . BIRKENHEAD . —Mersey Lodge ( No . 477 ) . —The November meeting of this flouiidling lodge took
place a few days ago , at the spacious Masonic Chambers Argyle-strctt . Bro . F . G . Adams , W . M ., prei-ided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren . Mr . George Lloyd , of Balls-road , Claughton , was impressively initiated by the W . M ., and several brethren were raised to Ihe Third Degree . Bro . T . Bartow , of the Kock Lodge , was admitted as a joining member .
DEPTFORD—Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 87 . ) — The regular meeting of this well . established lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , November 23 rd . Bro . H . J . Tuson , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read , confirmed , and signed by the W . M . He passed Bros . Whibley , Sanders , Fowler , and Davis to the Second
Degree , raised Bros . Abbott and Michaels ; and Bro . G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C , raised Bros . Buchele and Wilderinuth to the Third Degree . The work was ably done . Several important notices of motion were agreed to . The initiation and joining fees were raised each to ten guineas . The services of the W . M . were accepted as Steward to represent this lodge at the festival for the Royal Masonic Brncvolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , lie headed
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his list with ten pounds , and the lodge will supplement that amount with a similar sum . He also received the promise of a good support from the members . It was unanimously decided to support the scheme to be introduced by the South liistern Masonic Association for securing the election of all candidates approved of for all the Charities , Bro . Wm . Andrews , P . M ., Treas , being
elected as the representative from this lodge . Business ended , the lodge was closed and adjourned till January . There were present Bros . J . J . Pakes , S . W . ; ) . Baxter Langle-, J . W . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ; F . ' Walters , G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., See . ; G . T . Limn , S . D . ; R . Hannan , J . D . ; J . G . Vohmann , I . G . ; H . ] . Fisher , Org . ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C : A . Maeers , ' W .
Simmons , J . G . Thomas , H . J . Harvey , W . O . Lockhead , H . W . F . Fellows , and others . The long list of visitors included Bros . C . Relph , P . P . G . S . D . Kent , P . M . 18 S , P . M . 77 ; J . Roper , P . M . 147 ; B . Beaver , 700 ; T . Gambrill , 1194 ; R . J . Dart , 19 : ; G . Brown , P . M . 169 ; It . W . Robinson , 879 ; D . Smith , 1326 , and others .
PAIGNTON . —Torbay Lodge ( No . 1 . 358 ) . — This succesful lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , zSth ult ., at the Town Hall , Paignton . As on this occasion a Past Master ' s jewel was to be presented to the l . P . M , Bro . W . E . Warren , a large number of Past Masters , visitors , and members of the lodge assembled to do him honour . Bro . J . Couldrey presided , and was
supported by Bros . W . E . Warren , I P . M . ; | . T . Good , ridge , P . M . ; J . J . C . Piller , P M . ; Rev . H . Bnvden , P . P . G . C ; Jas . Greenfield , P . P . G . D . ; C . H . Law , P . P . G . W . Herts ; and J . Piggott , W . M . 328 . Amon > the visitors were Bros . S . Burton , S . W . 328 ; R . C Smith , 328 ; J . Salter , 328 ; Wakeham , " 32 S ; P . Warren , 1254 , Semper Pidclis , Exeter ; Willey , Exeter ,
Brent Lodge , 128 4 ; and Valentine , Teignmouth 303 . The W . M . opened the lodge , and the minutes having been confirmed the chair was occupied by P . M . Bro . J . T . Goodridge , who proceeded to initiate Mr . Thomas Hamlyn into the mysteries of the Craft in his usual happy manner . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . S . R . Higham , a candidate for the Third
Degree , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted and retired . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the chair was filled by P . M . Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , who raised Bro . Higham to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in a manner that left nothing to he desired . The W . M . having resumed the gavel and closed down the lodge ' , in eloquent and complimentary language
adiivessed the I . P . M ., Bro . Warren , and begged his accept . nice of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , not only as a mark of the esteem ami respect in which he was held by the brethren of the lodge , but for Ihe zeal he had evinced for Freemasonry from the formation ol the Torbay Lodge , of which he was the active founder , as well as for the efficient manner he had discharged the office of
Worshipful Master during the past year . Bro . Warren , he remarked , was at his post every lodge night , and whatever work was to be done he was always founil equal to the occasion , his rendering the various ceremonies being as nearly perfect as possible , and his luling being as firm and as dignified as it was urbane and felicitous . The lodge felt a debt oi gratitude to the W . brother for the exemplary manner in
which he had discharged the great and onerous duties appertaining to his high office , and the brethren desired to mark their appreciation of his abilities and conduct whilst at their head by requesting him as W . Master to present him with the jewel voted him , and at the same time to wish him , on their behalf , long life , happiness , and prosperity . The I . P . M ., Bro . Warren , said he could not
adequately thank them all for their fraternal good will and kindness , manifested in the tangible token of their esteem so flatteringly bestowed upon him . His airs and object had been throughout his Masonic career ( and he had filled almost every office ) to do his duty conscientiously as in the sight of the Great Architect of the Universe , whom we all acknowledged , and he believed he
had been so blessed with the hearty co-operation of his officers and brethren in the lodge that his duties had been rendered comparatively light . He felt , and should always regard with pleasure , the unvaried kindness and brotherly love he had received at their hands . A kind word and deed had cheered him more than once in his difficulties , and helped him in his path of duty , at the same time he also
felt that he had had more honours showered upon him than he deserved . His aim also had been to rule justly and equitably , and to deserve their approbation . If their kind present meant anything , it meant that he had been successful in so doing , and the inward satisfaction of knowing that his c ' uties had been performed in an acceptable manner was sufficiently a reward , but to be honoured
as they had honoured him was more than he expected . The handsome jewel he should wear with pride and pleasure whenever in lodge , and of all his possessions he should treasure that , as the visible expression of their inward feelings of brotherly love towards him . The Torbay Lodge was , he might say , founded at his instigation , and although at ihe time a young Mason he had exerted
himself to obtain a meeting of the brethren in the neighbourhood . This meeting was attended by distinguished members of the Craft , happily of one heart and one mind , and the Torbay Lodge became a reality , and his prayer was that f'om year to year it might increase and prosper even more than it had hitherto done . He would ever cheiish the remembrance of this day , and hand down their
valuable present to his children as an incentive to them to du their duty . Two brethren wcre proposed as joining members , and the lodge having been closed the brethren adj 6 urned to an excellent spread in their clothing room , and the evening was spent in a pleasant and harmonious manner , the speeches being pertinent and pregnant with Masonic fervour . MOLD . —Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 ) . —The
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members of this lodge met at their lodge-room in the Market Hall , on Monday , the 20 th ult . There was a good muster of the brethren . Bro . J . Salmon , P . J . G . W presided , and performed the work in his usual effective style . Mr . A . Howard was initiated , and Bros . Hughes and James > vere raised . s
CHISLEHURST . —Chisleliurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The regular meeting of this new and flourishing lodge was held on Saturday , at the Bull's Head , Chislehurst , and , notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a goodly number of the brethren assembled to discharge their Masonic duties . Among those present wcre Bros George Guest , W . M . ; W . Kipps , S . W . ; Gloster , I . W
James Griffin , P . M ., Sec ; Hutclnngs , I . G . ; Hunt W . S . ; Grant , Tyler , and the following members of the bulge : — Bros . West , Williams , Wain , Mollis , W . O . Goldsmith ( " Freemason " ) , Hooker , Samuels , Hay line Dana , and Luck , and visitors , Bros . Thompson , 147-, and Dowsett , 79 . The lodge having been duly opened the minutes of the last lotlee meeting were read and
confirmed , and the usual routine business was disposed of . There being no special business for consideration , the brethren with true Masonic spirit devoted an hour in working several of the sections , in which they exhibited much proficiency . The lodge was afterwards opened in the superior degree and then closed down , when , at the request of the brethren , the S . W ., Bro . W . Kipps , undertook to represent
the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The lodge having been closed , refreshment was served , and the usual loyal an I Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and heartily responded to . In proposing the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . alluded to the gratification that every member of the Craft
must have experienced a * , tile enthusiastic reception His Royal Highness met with in India ; and his safe return to his native country was a source ol congratulation to every one . They all knew that the Grand Master took the deepest interest in the welfare of the Craft , and was ever ready to appear amongst them when circumstances permitted , as was evident by his recent visit to
Norwich to install Lord Suffield in the important office of P . G . M . They could not Lot regard it as a high honour to be presided over by the Heir Apparent . The toast having been duly honoured the W . M . gave "The Pi ,, G . M ., D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " all of whom , he said , were e-ntilled to the thanks and confidence of the Craft . Speaking of
tin-Earl of Carnarvon he pointed out that only the previous day his lordship had severed himself from his important public duties in order to attend to a Masonic call , he having been present at the festival of the Emulation Lodge tf Improvement . The next toast was " The Health of Viscount I lolmesdale , the Prov . G . M . of Kent , " who , the W . M . said , took the liveliest interest in the well .
being of the province as was shown by the communications they had received from him and the close watch he kept over their proceedings . This toast , as also that of " The Rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " was heartily received . In reply to the toast of his health the W . M , regretted that the lodge had not much business to trans , act , but said there were accidental circumstances to
account lor this . They were , however , a very harmonious body ; in fact , a pattern in this respect , and he believed they carried out the principles of Masonry in the highest sense . In reply to the toast of "The l . P . M . and the other Officers , " Bro . Griffin , Secretary , expressed his regret that Bro . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., the I . P . M ., was prevented by illness from being present . They always welcomed him , and
were glad to see so able and genial a worker amongst them . ( Cheers . ) Much sympathy was expressed by the brethren for Bro . Coutts , who was one of the founders of the lodge , its first W . M ., and present l . P . M . and Treasurer . Replying to " The Masonic Charities , " Bro . Kipps expressed the pleasure it would afford him to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and said when he had previously acted
as Steward on behalf of the lodge at the charities he was able to take up a good round sum . From the subscriptions he had received from the brethren during the after , noon , and the promises of support he had received from those who were not present , he had every reason to believe lie should be able to hand in a considerably larger sum than before . " The Visitors " and other toasts followed , and a most agreeable afternoon was spent , the Ty ler ' s
toast concluding the programme . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The most satisfactory success continues to attend this lodge , which held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 28 th ult . Bro . Joseph Bell , W . M ., presided , and amongst the largest -.. ( .. H . ^^ f nflinere r .. «> rt , Lure otl # l vicitnrc . Vet SL'tn at tllC
Dramatic were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; W- . ' Chapman , S . W .-, Lindo Courlenay , J . W . ; A . Woolricn , Treas . ; H . ] . Loveday , Sec ; W . Sandbrook , J . D . i J . Atkinson , I . G . ; A . Collinson , Steward ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Hocken , P . M-673 ; D . Saunders , B . Richardson , H . Leslie , F . Ameyi DrWhittleW . CoatesP . ShrapnellW . Ilildyard , «
. , , , P . Squire , C . Leighton , P . M . 1325 , and others . Messrs . | . L . Shiapncll and John Hill being balloted for and duiy elected , were initiated by the W . M . in the most sa « fa £ 2 manner , and Bros . Leslie , Amcy , Walton , Burgess , uai . Cooke , and Lablache were passed to the Second ueg ' with equal efficiency . The W . M . read a letter from Bro .
Loveday , Secretary , tendering » » . office in consequence of his removal to London in jamw , to fulfil a professional engagement at the Lyceum ' nea General regret was expressed that the Dt ^ t « J ^ should lose so amiable and valuable an omcci-as Loveday . After a vote for charity , the brethren adjourn to banquet , and a pleasant evening was spent .
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honour of receiving the name of some member of the lodge representing you as Steward at our festival ; I know then that the members of the lodge will rally round him and do their duty to the lodge for the sake of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Pro Grand Master , whose name and arms you bear . I thank you , sir , very much indeed for proposing , and I thank the brethren for having
very kindly responded to this toast , and I have only , in conclusion , to hope and trust that every success may attend this Carnarvon Lodge and all its members ; and the best wish I think I can utter for your happiness and prosperity , is this , that largely may you give to all the Institutions , and never have any occasion to find among your members , or any of your descendants , those who may have to
ask for a return of the kindness you bestowed 0 : 1 the charities of the Order . ( Hear hear , and cheers . ) Bro . James Cowan , S . W ., responded to the toast of "The Officers . " Considering the very recent period when his latest honours had been conferred upon him , when he had nut yet recovered from his blushes , he hoped the brethren would not think his reply was inadequate . For
himself , as well as the rest of the officers , he would say they considered it their duty to obey the W . M . Twelve months ago he expressed himself in that hall to the effect that it was the happiest and most glorious moment of his life that the office of J . W . had been conferred on him . On that occasion Grand Secretary invested him Jwith the collar of J . W . He had recently had conferred on him the
collar of S . W ., and he considered that while it was his privilege to wear that collar he was to qualify himself for the discharge of the duties connected with the office of S . W . While in that office he should use his best endeavours to maintain the dignity of his chair , and he trusted his exertions would meet with the W . M . ' s approbation . He thanked the W . M . for the graceful opportuni ty
afforded him , by coupling his name with the toast of "The Officers , " of acknowledging the kindness of the W . M . in raising him to the distinguished position he now occupied . The other officers also replied , and the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated . A splendid musical entertainment was given in the course of the evening-by Bros . Willcocks , Brown , Cotton , F . Willcocks , Pearce ,
Reed , Clarricoats , Russell , Medcalf , Earl , Searle , Moiton , and Dafforn , the accompaniments being played |] by Bro . G . C . Searle , Organist . Bro . Montagu Scott gave his recitation of " Solomon" and Daniel . BEDFORD . — Stuarl Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The 29 th day ol November witnessed another of those pleasant gatherings for which this lodge is so justly famous , it
being the anniversary banquet . It was a day long to be remembered in the annals of the lodge , for it witnessed the installation , as W . M ., of a descendant of one of the original founders of the lodge , who , as he inherits their revered name , so too inherits the respect and esteem in which they were ever held by the lodge . The now l . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Green , after the minutes had been read and
confirmed , proposed , and Bro . W . J . Nash , P . M ., seconded , a grant of £ 2 $ , which Capt . Green is raising for Bro . Warren , who is an old member of the lodge , and who has recently been obliged , from old age and failing sight , to resign the post of station master to the London and Northwestern Railway Company at Bedford , a position which , we believe , he has held ever since the opening of the line .
Bro . Green then vacated the chair , when the installation ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Dr . Prior , P . M ., and Secretary of the lodge . The newly-installed W . M ., Col . Stuart , P . G . S . W . of England , P . G . H . Engand , Sec , Sec , then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Capt . Green , J . P ., l . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Capt . Colburn , J . W . ; Rev . C .
Brereton , B . C . L . and R . D ., Chap . ; Prior , M . D ., P . M ., Sec . ; Alderman Sergeant , P . M . Treas . ; Alderman Bull , J . P ., Steward ; Coombs , M . R . C . S ., & c , S . D . ; J . Allen , J . D . ; 11 . Thody , I . G . ; Piper , M . A ., Org . ; G . Reynolds , Tyler , The other P . M . ' s of the lodge present wcre Bros . Capt . Polhill-Turner , M . P ., D . L . ; W . F . Nash , J . l' . j G . P , Nash , Cuthbert , Billson , Trapp , and Rev . Fawsctt Ward ,
M . A ., late of Louth , Lincolnshire . Amongst the brethren were Bros . Alderman Hurst , Wicks , Peck , Lane , Lamhie , Stafford , Roc , Thompson , Whittaker , Kilpin , Roberts , Leslie , and Dr . Rhys Williams , Ast . G . S . Wks . England . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Haydon , P . G . S . Kngland ; Ballard , of Prov . G . L . Cambridgeshire ; Aldermen Cumberland and I laztl ^ rove , P . M . ' s of 475 ;
Chambers , 475 ; Seward , 147 ; Richardson , P . M . 455 ; Roe and Game , 333 ; Hillhouse , 228 ; and Dunkley , of Tunbiidgc Wells . The banquet was excellent , doing as much credit to the host as the arrangements generally did to the Steward , Bro . Bull . BIRKENHEAD . —Mersey Lodge ( No . 477 ) . —The November meeting of this flouiidling lodge took
place a few days ago , at the spacious Masonic Chambers Argyle-strctt . Bro . F . G . Adams , W . M ., prei-ided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren . Mr . George Lloyd , of Balls-road , Claughton , was impressively initiated by the W . M ., and several brethren were raised to Ihe Third Degree . Bro . T . Bartow , of the Kock Lodge , was admitted as a joining member .
DEPTFORD—Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 87 . ) — The regular meeting of this well . established lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , November 23 rd . Bro . H . J . Tuson , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read , confirmed , and signed by the W . M . He passed Bros . Whibley , Sanders , Fowler , and Davis to the Second
Degree , raised Bros . Abbott and Michaels ; and Bro . G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C , raised Bros . Buchele and Wilderinuth to the Third Degree . The work was ably done . Several important notices of motion were agreed to . The initiation and joining fees were raised each to ten guineas . The services of the W . M . were accepted as Steward to represent this lodge at the festival for the Royal Masonic Brncvolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , lie headed
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his list with ten pounds , and the lodge will supplement that amount with a similar sum . He also received the promise of a good support from the members . It was unanimously decided to support the scheme to be introduced by the South liistern Masonic Association for securing the election of all candidates approved of for all the Charities , Bro . Wm . Andrews , P . M ., Treas , being
elected as the representative from this lodge . Business ended , the lodge was closed and adjourned till January . There were present Bros . J . J . Pakes , S . W . ; ) . Baxter Langle-, J . W . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ; F . ' Walters , G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., See . ; G . T . Limn , S . D . ; R . Hannan , J . D . ; J . G . Vohmann , I . G . ; H . ] . Fisher , Org . ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C : A . Maeers , ' W .
Simmons , J . G . Thomas , H . J . Harvey , W . O . Lockhead , H . W . F . Fellows , and others . The long list of visitors included Bros . C . Relph , P . P . G . S . D . Kent , P . M . 18 S , P . M . 77 ; J . Roper , P . M . 147 ; B . Beaver , 700 ; T . Gambrill , 1194 ; R . J . Dart , 19 : ; G . Brown , P . M . 169 ; It . W . Robinson , 879 ; D . Smith , 1326 , and others .
PAIGNTON . —Torbay Lodge ( No . 1 . 358 ) . — This succesful lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , zSth ult ., at the Town Hall , Paignton . As on this occasion a Past Master ' s jewel was to be presented to the l . P . M , Bro . W . E . Warren , a large number of Past Masters , visitors , and members of the lodge assembled to do him honour . Bro . J . Couldrey presided , and was
supported by Bros . W . E . Warren , I P . M . ; | . T . Good , ridge , P . M . ; J . J . C . Piller , P M . ; Rev . H . Bnvden , P . P . G . C ; Jas . Greenfield , P . P . G . D . ; C . H . Law , P . P . G . W . Herts ; and J . Piggott , W . M . 328 . Amon > the visitors were Bros . S . Burton , S . W . 328 ; R . C Smith , 328 ; J . Salter , 328 ; Wakeham , " 32 S ; P . Warren , 1254 , Semper Pidclis , Exeter ; Willey , Exeter ,
Brent Lodge , 128 4 ; and Valentine , Teignmouth 303 . The W . M . opened the lodge , and the minutes having been confirmed the chair was occupied by P . M . Bro . J . T . Goodridge , who proceeded to initiate Mr . Thomas Hamlyn into the mysteries of the Craft in his usual happy manner . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . S . R . Higham , a candidate for the Third
Degree , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted and retired . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the chair was filled by P . M . Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , who raised Bro . Higham to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in a manner that left nothing to he desired . The W . M . having resumed the gavel and closed down the lodge ' , in eloquent and complimentary language
adiivessed the I . P . M ., Bro . Warren , and begged his accept . nice of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , not only as a mark of the esteem ami respect in which he was held by the brethren of the lodge , but for Ihe zeal he had evinced for Freemasonry from the formation ol the Torbay Lodge , of which he was the active founder , as well as for the efficient manner he had discharged the office of
Worshipful Master during the past year . Bro . Warren , he remarked , was at his post every lodge night , and whatever work was to be done he was always founil equal to the occasion , his rendering the various ceremonies being as nearly perfect as possible , and his luling being as firm and as dignified as it was urbane and felicitous . The lodge felt a debt oi gratitude to the W . brother for the exemplary manner in
which he had discharged the great and onerous duties appertaining to his high office , and the brethren desired to mark their appreciation of his abilities and conduct whilst at their head by requesting him as W . Master to present him with the jewel voted him , and at the same time to wish him , on their behalf , long life , happiness , and prosperity . The I . P . M ., Bro . Warren , said he could not
adequately thank them all for their fraternal good will and kindness , manifested in the tangible token of their esteem so flatteringly bestowed upon him . His airs and object had been throughout his Masonic career ( and he had filled almost every office ) to do his duty conscientiously as in the sight of the Great Architect of the Universe , whom we all acknowledged , and he believed he
had been so blessed with the hearty co-operation of his officers and brethren in the lodge that his duties had been rendered comparatively light . He felt , and should always regard with pleasure , the unvaried kindness and brotherly love he had received at their hands . A kind word and deed had cheered him more than once in his difficulties , and helped him in his path of duty , at the same time he also
felt that he had had more honours showered upon him than he deserved . His aim also had been to rule justly and equitably , and to deserve their approbation . If their kind present meant anything , it meant that he had been successful in so doing , and the inward satisfaction of knowing that his c ' uties had been performed in an acceptable manner was sufficiently a reward , but to be honoured
as they had honoured him was more than he expected . The handsome jewel he should wear with pride and pleasure whenever in lodge , and of all his possessions he should treasure that , as the visible expression of their inward feelings of brotherly love towards him . The Torbay Lodge was , he might say , founded at his instigation , and although at ihe time a young Mason he had exerted
himself to obtain a meeting of the brethren in the neighbourhood . This meeting was attended by distinguished members of the Craft , happily of one heart and one mind , and the Torbay Lodge became a reality , and his prayer was that f'om year to year it might increase and prosper even more than it had hitherto done . He would ever cheiish the remembrance of this day , and hand down their
valuable present to his children as an incentive to them to du their duty . Two brethren wcre proposed as joining members , and the lodge having been closed the brethren adj 6 urned to an excellent spread in their clothing room , and the evening was spent in a pleasant and harmonious manner , the speeches being pertinent and pregnant with Masonic fervour . MOLD . —Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 ) . —The
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members of this lodge met at their lodge-room in the Market Hall , on Monday , the 20 th ult . There was a good muster of the brethren . Bro . J . Salmon , P . J . G . W presided , and performed the work in his usual effective style . Mr . A . Howard was initiated , and Bros . Hughes and James > vere raised . s
CHISLEHURST . —Chisleliurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The regular meeting of this new and flourishing lodge was held on Saturday , at the Bull's Head , Chislehurst , and , notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a goodly number of the brethren assembled to discharge their Masonic duties . Among those present wcre Bros George Guest , W . M . ; W . Kipps , S . W . ; Gloster , I . W
James Griffin , P . M ., Sec ; Hutclnngs , I . G . ; Hunt W . S . ; Grant , Tyler , and the following members of the bulge : — Bros . West , Williams , Wain , Mollis , W . O . Goldsmith ( " Freemason " ) , Hooker , Samuels , Hay line Dana , and Luck , and visitors , Bros . Thompson , 147-, and Dowsett , 79 . The lodge having been duly opened the minutes of the last lotlee meeting were read and
confirmed , and the usual routine business was disposed of . There being no special business for consideration , the brethren with true Masonic spirit devoted an hour in working several of the sections , in which they exhibited much proficiency . The lodge was afterwards opened in the superior degree and then closed down , when , at the request of the brethren , the S . W ., Bro . W . Kipps , undertook to represent
the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The lodge having been closed , refreshment was served , and the usual loyal an I Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and heartily responded to . In proposing the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . alluded to the gratification that every member of the Craft
must have experienced a * , tile enthusiastic reception His Royal Highness met with in India ; and his safe return to his native country was a source ol congratulation to every one . They all knew that the Grand Master took the deepest interest in the welfare of the Craft , and was ever ready to appear amongst them when circumstances permitted , as was evident by his recent visit to
Norwich to install Lord Suffield in the important office of P . G . M . They could not Lot regard it as a high honour to be presided over by the Heir Apparent . The toast having been duly honoured the W . M . gave "The Pi ,, G . M ., D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " all of whom , he said , were e-ntilled to the thanks and confidence of the Craft . Speaking of
tin-Earl of Carnarvon he pointed out that only the previous day his lordship had severed himself from his important public duties in order to attend to a Masonic call , he having been present at the festival of the Emulation Lodge tf Improvement . The next toast was " The Health of Viscount I lolmesdale , the Prov . G . M . of Kent , " who , the W . M . said , took the liveliest interest in the well .
being of the province as was shown by the communications they had received from him and the close watch he kept over their proceedings . This toast , as also that of " The Rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " was heartily received . In reply to the toast of his health the W . M , regretted that the lodge had not much business to trans , act , but said there were accidental circumstances to
account lor this . They were , however , a very harmonious body ; in fact , a pattern in this respect , and he believed they carried out the principles of Masonry in the highest sense . In reply to the toast of "The l . P . M . and the other Officers , " Bro . Griffin , Secretary , expressed his regret that Bro . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., the I . P . M ., was prevented by illness from being present . They always welcomed him , and
were glad to see so able and genial a worker amongst them . ( Cheers . ) Much sympathy was expressed by the brethren for Bro . Coutts , who was one of the founders of the lodge , its first W . M ., and present l . P . M . and Treasurer . Replying to " The Masonic Charities , " Bro . Kipps expressed the pleasure it would afford him to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and said when he had previously acted
as Steward on behalf of the lodge at the charities he was able to take up a good round sum . From the subscriptions he had received from the brethren during the after , noon , and the promises of support he had received from those who were not present , he had every reason to believe lie should be able to hand in a considerably larger sum than before . " The Visitors " and other toasts followed , and a most agreeable afternoon was spent , the Ty ler ' s
toast concluding the programme . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The most satisfactory success continues to attend this lodge , which held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 28 th ult . Bro . Joseph Bell , W . M ., presided , and amongst the largest -.. ( .. H . ^^ f nflinere r .. «> rt , Lure otl # l vicitnrc . Vet SL'tn at tllC
Dramatic were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; W- . ' Chapman , S . W .-, Lindo Courlenay , J . W . ; A . Woolricn , Treas . ; H . ] . Loveday , Sec ; W . Sandbrook , J . D . i J . Atkinson , I . G . ; A . Collinson , Steward ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Hocken , P . M-673 ; D . Saunders , B . Richardson , H . Leslie , F . Ameyi DrWhittleW . CoatesP . ShrapnellW . Ilildyard , «
. , , , P . Squire , C . Leighton , P . M . 1325 , and others . Messrs . | . L . Shiapncll and John Hill being balloted for and duiy elected , were initiated by the W . M . in the most sa « fa £ 2 manner , and Bros . Leslie , Amcy , Walton , Burgess , uai . Cooke , and Lablache were passed to the Second ueg ' with equal efficiency . The W . M . read a letter from Bro .
Loveday , Secretary , tendering » » . office in consequence of his removal to London in jamw , to fulfil a professional engagement at the Lyceum ' nea General regret was expressed that the Dt ^ t « J ^ should lose so amiable and valuable an omcci-as Loveday . After a vote for charity , the brethren adjourn to banquet , and a pleasant evening was spent .