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assiduous labours by unanimously electing him as the "W . M . for the ensuing year , and all who know out Bro . Kelly King will say that by this act the lodge has at once proved its worthiness as a Masonic body and its acknowledgements of favours received . The hardworking and universally esteemed Bro . Dyte was as uanimously elected
Treasurer , and thanked most warmly for his labours throughout the year . The brethren dined ' en famille " at the table d hote , and of course there were none of the usual speeches . If the usual eloquence was lacking the usual good feeling was not ; and with braced up nerves for the second year of the life of the lodge the brethren broke up their meeting at an early hour .
SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE ( No . 1539 ) . —An emergency meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Suney Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , on Thursday evening , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Mark Samuel Larlham , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Ramsay , S . W . ( W . M . elect . ); Oliver , P . M ., Sec ; Ritherdon , J . D . ; Ross , I . G . ; Harvey , D . C . ; Allen , Claris ,
Martin , Chartres , Seal , Tims , Murray , Walden , and the following visitors : —Bros . Hines , Royal Jubilee ; Wallis , P . M . De Grey and Ripon ; Cackett , S . W . Duke of Connaught ; H . Thompson , Great City , and P . M . Domatic and Southern Star ( "Freemason" ); Perryman , Sphinx ; Hastie , P . M ., 'Macdonald ; Rock , P . M . Kennington ; Vockins , P . M . Sphinx ; Dubois , P . M ., Era ; Middlemass .
Leigh ; and Pain , Granite . The lodge was opened 111 due form . Bros . Claris and Moss were severally raised to the Sublime Degree with all the care and correctness which has ever distinguished the working of the W . Master . He also most impressively recited the traditional history , and gave a beautiful explanation of the Tracing Boaid and Working Tools . The ceremony gave
entire satisfaction , and several of the visitors expressing their opinion that this splendid ritual was seldon so efficiently rendered . The next business was to pass Bros . Cannon and Wells to the Second Degree , which was also most ably performed by the W . Master . A ballot then took place for Mr . John Walden and Mr . Francis Tims , which being unanimous in their favour they were
impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . There being 110 further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was well served . On the withdrawal cf the cloth the W . M . said as that was an emergency meeting the toasts would be few in number , and in some few concise remarks proposed " The Q-ucen and the Craft , " which
was duly honoured . The W . Master next gave 1 he Health of His Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , Most Worship ful Grand Master , " and congratulated the Craft on his return in good health to his native land . This toast was most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren , " and remarked that he
was very proud of having the privilege of initialing two gentlemen into the Order who would do credit to tlie lodge , and not befoie his time as W . M . expired , as that would be the last time he would occupy the chair for the peiformance of that ceremony . He therefore called upon the brethren to join heartily with him in drinking " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren . This toast was
most cordially responded to . Bros . Walden and 1 'ims expressed the great pleasure they had derived from Icing admitted to the ancient Order of Freemasons , and for the very cordial manner in which their health had been drank . They ' were deeply impressed with the ceremony they had gone through , and said it would be their study to become good members of the Order . Bro . Clarke , P . M ., said he
had much p leasure in proposing thc next toast , which was " Thc Health of their Worshipful Master . " lt had been at various times a great pleasure to him to propose that oast , for he felt assured that Bro . Larlham had done all that was possible for him to do to promote the welfare of the lodge , and he believed that thc brethren wouU regret lhat he was about to quit thc chair of W . M . 1 le asked
them to join with him in cordially drinking his health . The toast was drunk with hearty cheering . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Clark for the kind remarks he had made , and the brethren for the unanimous way in which they had responded to them in drinking his health , and if he had g iven them satisfaction he was amply repaid for any trouble to which he had been
put . He ought not , however , to say anything about trouble , for it was really a pleasure to him , or he should nst devote as much time as he did , for he always devoted two or three nights a week to Freemasonry , to shew the love he had for it . He ' ccrdially thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him . Thc W . M . said there was one toast lhat must not be omitted , and that
was " The Health of their brother Visitors , " and the lodge gave them a hearty welcome . The toast was well received . Bro . H . Thompson ( " Freemason " ) said he had been hiehly pleased with the very able manner in which the working of the lodge had been conducted that evening by the W . M ., but it was nothing less than he expected of him , when he knew the able tutor who had instructed
him , and the information he received he also most willingly impaited to others as the preceptor of other lodges . He thanked the brethren also for their hospitality , and took occasion to remark that the present was a particularly interesting period as regarded the Order of Freemasonry , for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales would again appear and take his p lace in the Grand Lodge as the Most Wcrshi . 'ful Grand Master , and it was from his tour in
almost needless to say that on his return a distant land he would be warmly received by his brother Freemasons . Thtre were two or three noticest on the agenda of the Grand Lodge which were open to crit ' eism , and upon which there might possib ' y be a difference of opinion , but b * that as it might there was one point upon which they would all be unanimous , and that was the hearty welcome his
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Royal Highness would receive on his return from his successful tour in tlie East , vshete he had been received with acclamation in every part of those vast and distant dominions . He ( Bro . Thompson ) believed that they as Freemasons were greatly indebted to the Prince of Wales for the suggestions he threw out to the Craft at the time
of the glorious gathering of the greatest number of Freemasons ever assembled together at his installation twelve months ago , when he impressed upon them that the watchwords of the Order were " loyalty and charity . " The brethren had profited by those suggestions , for at the last election for their Benevolent Ir . stitut . ion an event had
occurred which had no parallel in its previous history , for all the male candidates were taken on to the : fund without undergoing the ordeal of an election , and a large proportion of the widows who were candidates were successful in obtaining the benefits of the Institution , which showed how the charitable feelings of the Craft , had been stim ulated by the appeal which had been made to them by their
Royal Grand Master . He thought , therefore , that this was a position most gratifying to them , and that when they met His Royal Highness at the Grand Lodge he would receive the welcome he so eminently deserved . Bro . Middlemass also returned thanks in a very humourous speech , in which he jocosely rated Bro . Thompson for having taken the wind out of his sails and left him little
to say beyond thanking thc lodge for the Masonic treat in working , and the hospitality he had received . Bro . Rock said he was greatly pleased to be amongst them , and expressed his determination to become a member of the lodge . Bro . Vockins , I ' . M . of the Sphinx Lodge , also biierty returned thanks . The Tjltr ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close at an early hour . A
number of songs were sung , and the entire proceedings were distinguished by harmony and goodwill , anil the parting took place in the true spirit of Masonry . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —An emergency meeting was held iu the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , June 1 st , which was alien led by Bros . Brown , VV . M . ; Clark , I . P . M . ; Cooper , I ' . M ;
Rubie , P . M . ; Ashley , I ' . M . anil Trc . is . ; Captain Perl Floyd , P . M . ; Wilton , P . M . and D . C ; Major Preston , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 4 ; and 95 8 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire ; I ' . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; P . Braham , S . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Hunt and ltadway , Stew . nds ; Bigwoud , Tyler ; and other members . As visitors Bios . Col . Ford , I' . M .
5 8 ; Collins , *;* ' ; Hughes , j *; Reeves , P . M . 906 ; l-rer-111 . 111 , 906 ; Styles , 906 ; Cantrell , 1501 . The lodge was opened in thc First Degree , at qu irter to eight , by the W . M . A ballot was taken for a candidate for ini . ialion , which pioved unanimous in his favour . The lodge war - opened in the Second D .-gvee , Bvo . Ashley took the chair , and Bros . Mercer , Meatyard , aud Wheeler having been
presented as candidates for raising w . r ; examined as t > their proficiency . This pr . v . d unusually satisfaclcry , entitling- them to be entrusted previous to dismissal for preparation , which was dune . The lodge was opened in the Third D .-gree ; thc candidates were re-admitted , and duly raised by VV . Bro . Ashley , who performed his duty in an admirable and impressive manner , ably assisted by
Bro . W . Bro . Cooper , in certain portions for which his voice and style peculiarly fit him . The S . W . explained the symbolism of the working tools . It may be stated that on this occasion , as also in the First and Second Degrees , throughout the Mastership of the present W . M . the form of ceremony d ffers considerably from lint in ordinary use , described as the Old York ritual , in which the
verbiage is somewhat more diffuse . At thc conclusion of the traditionary history the lodge was closed in the Third and afterwards in thc Second Degree . Bro . Brown , W . M ., then lesumcd the chair , and finally closed the lodge at quarter to ( en . GREENWICH .-Lodge of Amity ( No . I ; I ) —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on
Tuesday evening , at the Ship , Greenwich . Bio . Clarence Harcourt , W . M ., presided , aud he was assisted by Bros . C . P . Whiteley , S . W . ; J . H . Batty , J . W . pro tein . ; S . W . Parti idge , S . D . ; VV . H . Bateman , J . D . protein . ; and J . W . Clever , I . G . pro tem . There was also a fair attendance of brethren of the lodge and visitors . Bros . Green , Goodinge , and Mardon were raised , and Messrs . Buck and
Straith were initiated . Afterwards Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., installed Bro . Charier . Perry Whiteley as W . M ., who invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Partiidge , S . W . ; J . W . Clever , J . W . ; Clarence Harcourt , I . P . M ., Treas , ; Joseph Clever , P . M .. Sec . ; J . 11 . Batty , S . D . ; W . II . Bateman , J . D . ; E . Phillips , I . G . ; and Geo . Smith , T . A P . M . jewel was presented in open lodge to
Bro . Harcourt by thc W . M ., who congratulate !! him on the ability with which he had discharged the important functions of Master of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Harcourt acknowledged thc compliment which the lodge had paid him . He reminded the brethren that at ihe beginning of his term of office he had not been able to attend very regularly , but during the latter portion of
the time his engagements have allowed of his paying more attention to the affairs ' of the lodge . Jand he had endeavoured to discharge the duties of W . M . to the satisfaction of the brethren . The brethren afterwards dined together and honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Johnson ( G . Master ' s Lodge ) responded for " The Grand Officers , " dec . Bro . Scotter , No . 22 , responded to the toast of "Thc Visitors , " Bro . lames Terry Jor " The Masonic Charities , "
and Bro . J . VV . Clever for " Thc Oflicers . " Both the initiates replied to the toast drunk specially in their honour . The list of visitors comprises the names of Bro . Llewellyn Jones , W . M . 1460 , and Lemon , Treas . 1601 . A most agreeable evening was spent by the brethren . PORT ELIZABETH ( Cape of Good Hope . ) —Lodge of Good Hope ( No . 86 . ?) . —At tlie installation meeting of this lodge there was a large attend-
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ance of members of the lodge and visiting brethr The Past Masters present were : —tiros . C . ~ T . VfZ " , ' wright , S . Bain , J . C . Kelmsley , Jas . Kclmsley n Meintjes , and the I . P . M ., Bro . E . R . Smith , who ac ( , ' as Installing Master , and performed his duties tn creditably . Bro . S . Alabaster , having been installed ° ' duly honoured , invested his officers as follows —Rr C . R . Whinfield , S . W . ; C . R . Read , J . W . ; W . " p ° '
T . ; J . L . Laurie , Sec . ; J . C . Probert , S . D . ; F . Holm ' ' J . D . ; C . Dickinson , Org . ; B . Holmes and 11 . Smith ' Stewards ; T . Colling , I . G . ; J . Morley , O . G . The in - stallation over , the brethren adjourned to the banquetia " room , where an excellent repast had been laid out . 7- *** this tlie fullest justice was done . The newl y-elected W . M . then gave first " The Queen and the Craft , " ail ( 1 afterwards " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and Grand
Master of England , " both of which were drunk with enthusiasm . In a neat speech Bro . Smyth , I . p . y proposed 'The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro ' Alabaster , " expressing the confidence he felt that he wou'd satisfactorily perform the onerous duties that woul . l now devolve upon him . The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Alabaster acknowledged the compli .
ment paid lum in suitable terms , promising his best tn . deavours to fulfil the duties pertaining thereto . Bro . S . Bath P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , " complimented Bro . Smyth highly upon his zeal and effi . ciency . Bro . Smyth having replied , " The Newly-elected Officers" was given by Bro . Wheelwright , P . M ., and acknowledged ; by Bro . Winlie'd . "the Health of the
\ isiung Brethren " was next proposed , and in responding Bro . Dr . Meintjes , W . M . of the Bon Accord Lodge , Abcr . deen , made a most eloquent and thoroughly Masonic speech , which made a deep impression upon all present . ' 1 he usual inteici nnge of compliments Ihcn trek place be ! tween the two sister lodges ; the services of the rtthinj
otiieers were acknowledged - ; " The Past Masters " were toasted ; ' Sweitluarts and Wives" were remembered j the " 15 mquet Coniiniiti-e * ' were thanked ; aud " Poor and Di . itre .-s-.-d . Masons " were m . 1 forgotten . The gathering which was of a most pleasant nature , did m t break up till aft . r eleven o ' clock .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) .-The u . su .-il monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , Ihe 1 st June , at the Middleton Hotel , Southend . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock by tlie W . M ., Bro . Dr . E . K . Phillips , P . M . 379 , supported by tlie following officers and brethren , viz . : —Bros . A . "Lucking , I ' . M . if : o , Prov . A . G . D . C ., I . P . M . ; H . Rowley , P . M ., j ' .
I ' rov . G . D , acting S . W . ( the S . VV ., Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Grand Chaplain , being unavoidably absent ); Revs . II . | . I-latel-. S . W . and VV . M . tU'Ct , ibo ; P . Prov . G . Chaplain , acting J . W . ; Rev . II . Hayes , Chaplain ; J . A . Warikll , I ' . M . 160 and 1000 -, P . Piov . G . D ., Sec , ; | . R . Hcmnianii , P . M ., P . Piov . G . D ., Org . ; W . Ch . 1 y . li 1 i , S . D . ; \ V . I' . Bel is .-. J . D . ; F . D . Grayson , acting I . G . ; J . C . | ,. lin .
stone , I' . M . 23 ( I . C . ) D . C . ; Mountain , Tyler ; | . VV . Harris . P . M ., P . Prov . A . G . D . C ; 11 . Briggs , F . ' V . Jillings J . . 1 ( 0 ; VV . I ' list , VV . D . Mvnitt , G , !• * . Jones , J . tng'ish , ami U . Mackii . After the reading and confirmation if thc minutes , the ballot having proved unanimous infavourofMr . VV . il . N .. wir . an , he was duly initialed . ! Svv > . G !•' . Wood was then raised to the Sublime l"t : ««!
a M . M . by the VV . M ., who afterwards gave thc traditional history , the whole of the ceremonies being well carried out . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , tlie lodge was then duly closed aud adjourned to thc last Thursday in September . The brethren then partook of refreshment . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , some excellent songs were well
rendered , and the Tyler ' s loas : having terminated the proceedings , the brethren separated , after ihe enjoyment cf a most successful evening . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was lield on Monday morning , the 5 th inst ., in thc Masonic Room * , Atheiupuni i the VYoishipful Master , Bro . II . Longman ,
occupying the chair of King Solomon . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree with the usual formalities the minutes of last meeting Wfre read and confirmed . Mr-John Thomas Jackson and Mr . Thomas Bell were balloted for and unanimously elected , but in consequence <» its being Whit Monday , no degrees were conferred , th ' work being postponed till Mondav , June 12 th . The usual
proclamations were made , and hearty good wishes having been tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge « aS closed in peace and harmony . FOREST HILL— "West Kent Lodge ( So-1297 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge wa " held on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present at thc commencement of business Bros . D . Stead , VV . M . !
J . Allen , I . P . M . ; C . R . Crouch , S . W . ; E . C . Masse " , j . W . ( "Fieemason" ); with the Deacons and other oflicers , and also many brethren . The business included l "' passing of Bro . Zuccardi , and ihe initiation of Mr . Gay r- '' the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in a man' ^ which entitled him to the sincere approbation of the |>| V Ihren , inasmuch , as was afterwards observed by thel . ! ¦• ' it was abundantly clear that which it was asserted t ) " * . with
Master should know the W . M . was acquainted ^ every particular . At the conclusion of the active part the proceedings two candidates of good social v ° \ Le were proposed by Bro . G . Coruni , and duly seconded , lodge having been closed in due form there was a . "• silling for refreshment , and it being the Queens birtn > " Her Majesty ' s Health " was proposed and drunk wi ' ^ possible , more than the customary cordiality . . ,.
Health ofthe Brother Initiate , " and that of " 'Ihe «• ' ' were also drunk . \ „ - NORWICH— "Walpole Lodge ( No . iS °° > - The ceremony of installing Bro . T . Isley as the w- » '
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assiduous labours by unanimously electing him as the "W . M . for the ensuing year , and all who know out Bro . Kelly King will say that by this act the lodge has at once proved its worthiness as a Masonic body and its acknowledgements of favours received . The hardworking and universally esteemed Bro . Dyte was as uanimously elected
Treasurer , and thanked most warmly for his labours throughout the year . The brethren dined ' en famille " at the table d hote , and of course there were none of the usual speeches . If the usual eloquence was lacking the usual good feeling was not ; and with braced up nerves for the second year of the life of the lodge the brethren broke up their meeting at an early hour .
SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE ( No . 1539 ) . —An emergency meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Suney Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , on Thursday evening , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Mark Samuel Larlham , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Ramsay , S . W . ( W . M . elect . ); Oliver , P . M ., Sec ; Ritherdon , J . D . ; Ross , I . G . ; Harvey , D . C . ; Allen , Claris ,
Martin , Chartres , Seal , Tims , Murray , Walden , and the following visitors : —Bros . Hines , Royal Jubilee ; Wallis , P . M . De Grey and Ripon ; Cackett , S . W . Duke of Connaught ; H . Thompson , Great City , and P . M . Domatic and Southern Star ( "Freemason" ); Perryman , Sphinx ; Hastie , P . M ., 'Macdonald ; Rock , P . M . Kennington ; Vockins , P . M . Sphinx ; Dubois , P . M ., Era ; Middlemass .
Leigh ; and Pain , Granite . The lodge was opened 111 due form . Bros . Claris and Moss were severally raised to the Sublime Degree with all the care and correctness which has ever distinguished the working of the W . Master . He also most impressively recited the traditional history , and gave a beautiful explanation of the Tracing Boaid and Working Tools . The ceremony gave
entire satisfaction , and several of the visitors expressing their opinion that this splendid ritual was seldon so efficiently rendered . The next business was to pass Bros . Cannon and Wells to the Second Degree , which was also most ably performed by the W . Master . A ballot then took place for Mr . John Walden and Mr . Francis Tims , which being unanimous in their favour they were
impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . There being 110 further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was well served . On the withdrawal cf the cloth the W . M . said as that was an emergency meeting the toasts would be few in number , and in some few concise remarks proposed " The Q-ucen and the Craft , " which
was duly honoured . The W . Master next gave 1 he Health of His Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , Most Worship ful Grand Master , " and congratulated the Craft on his return in good health to his native land . This toast was most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren , " and remarked that he
was very proud of having the privilege of initialing two gentlemen into the Order who would do credit to tlie lodge , and not befoie his time as W . M . expired , as that would be the last time he would occupy the chair for the peiformance of that ceremony . He therefore called upon the brethren to join heartily with him in drinking " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren . This toast was
most cordially responded to . Bros . Walden and 1 'ims expressed the great pleasure they had derived from Icing admitted to the ancient Order of Freemasons , and for the very cordial manner in which their health had been drank . They ' were deeply impressed with the ceremony they had gone through , and said it would be their study to become good members of the Order . Bro . Clarke , P . M ., said he
had much p leasure in proposing thc next toast , which was " Thc Health of their Worshipful Master . " lt had been at various times a great pleasure to him to propose that oast , for he felt assured that Bro . Larlham had done all that was possible for him to do to promote the welfare of the lodge , and he believed that thc brethren wouU regret lhat he was about to quit thc chair of W . M . 1 le asked
them to join with him in cordially drinking his health . The toast was drunk with hearty cheering . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Clark for the kind remarks he had made , and the brethren for the unanimous way in which they had responded to them in drinking his health , and if he had g iven them satisfaction he was amply repaid for any trouble to which he had been
put . He ought not , however , to say anything about trouble , for it was really a pleasure to him , or he should nst devote as much time as he did , for he always devoted two or three nights a week to Freemasonry , to shew the love he had for it . He ' ccrdially thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him . Thc W . M . said there was one toast lhat must not be omitted , and that
was " The Health of their brother Visitors , " and the lodge gave them a hearty welcome . The toast was well received . Bro . H . Thompson ( " Freemason " ) said he had been hiehly pleased with the very able manner in which the working of the lodge had been conducted that evening by the W . M ., but it was nothing less than he expected of him , when he knew the able tutor who had instructed
him , and the information he received he also most willingly impaited to others as the preceptor of other lodges . He thanked the brethren also for their hospitality , and took occasion to remark that the present was a particularly interesting period as regarded the Order of Freemasonry , for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales would again appear and take his p lace in the Grand Lodge as the Most Wcrshi . 'ful Grand Master , and it was from his tour in
almost needless to say that on his return a distant land he would be warmly received by his brother Freemasons . Thtre were two or three noticest on the agenda of the Grand Lodge which were open to crit ' eism , and upon which there might possib ' y be a difference of opinion , but b * that as it might there was one point upon which they would all be unanimous , and that was the hearty welcome his
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Royal Highness would receive on his return from his successful tour in tlie East , vshete he had been received with acclamation in every part of those vast and distant dominions . He ( Bro . Thompson ) believed that they as Freemasons were greatly indebted to the Prince of Wales for the suggestions he threw out to the Craft at the time
of the glorious gathering of the greatest number of Freemasons ever assembled together at his installation twelve months ago , when he impressed upon them that the watchwords of the Order were " loyalty and charity . " The brethren had profited by those suggestions , for at the last election for their Benevolent Ir . stitut . ion an event had
occurred which had no parallel in its previous history , for all the male candidates were taken on to the : fund without undergoing the ordeal of an election , and a large proportion of the widows who were candidates were successful in obtaining the benefits of the Institution , which showed how the charitable feelings of the Craft , had been stim ulated by the appeal which had been made to them by their
Royal Grand Master . He thought , therefore , that this was a position most gratifying to them , and that when they met His Royal Highness at the Grand Lodge he would receive the welcome he so eminently deserved . Bro . Middlemass also returned thanks in a very humourous speech , in which he jocosely rated Bro . Thompson for having taken the wind out of his sails and left him little
to say beyond thanking thc lodge for the Masonic treat in working , and the hospitality he had received . Bro . Rock said he was greatly pleased to be amongst them , and expressed his determination to become a member of the lodge . Bro . Vockins , I ' . M . of the Sphinx Lodge , also biierty returned thanks . The Tjltr ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close at an early hour . A
number of songs were sung , and the entire proceedings were distinguished by harmony and goodwill , anil the parting took place in the true spirit of Masonry . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —An emergency meeting was held iu the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , June 1 st , which was alien led by Bros . Brown , VV . M . ; Clark , I . P . M . ; Cooper , I ' . M ;
Rubie , P . M . ; Ashley , I ' . M . anil Trc . is . ; Captain Perl Floyd , P . M . ; Wilton , P . M . and D . C ; Major Preston , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 4 ; and 95 8 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire ; I ' . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; P . Braham , S . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Hunt and ltadway , Stew . nds ; Bigwoud , Tyler ; and other members . As visitors Bios . Col . Ford , I' . M .
5 8 ; Collins , *;* ' ; Hughes , j *; Reeves , P . M . 906 ; l-rer-111 . 111 , 906 ; Styles , 906 ; Cantrell , 1501 . The lodge was opened in thc First Degree , at qu irter to eight , by the W . M . A ballot was taken for a candidate for ini . ialion , which pioved unanimous in his favour . The lodge war - opened in the Second D .-gvee , Bvo . Ashley took the chair , and Bros . Mercer , Meatyard , aud Wheeler having been
presented as candidates for raising w . r ; examined as t > their proficiency . This pr . v . d unusually satisfaclcry , entitling- them to be entrusted previous to dismissal for preparation , which was dune . The lodge was opened in the Third D .-gree ; thc candidates were re-admitted , and duly raised by VV . Bro . Ashley , who performed his duty in an admirable and impressive manner , ably assisted by
Bro . W . Bro . Cooper , in certain portions for which his voice and style peculiarly fit him . The S . W . explained the symbolism of the working tools . It may be stated that on this occasion , as also in the First and Second Degrees , throughout the Mastership of the present W . M . the form of ceremony d ffers considerably from lint in ordinary use , described as the Old York ritual , in which the
verbiage is somewhat more diffuse . At thc conclusion of the traditionary history the lodge was closed in the Third and afterwards in thc Second Degree . Bro . Brown , W . M ., then lesumcd the chair , and finally closed the lodge at quarter to ( en . GREENWICH .-Lodge of Amity ( No . I ; I ) —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on
Tuesday evening , at the Ship , Greenwich . Bio . Clarence Harcourt , W . M ., presided , aud he was assisted by Bros . C . P . Whiteley , S . W . ; J . H . Batty , J . W . pro tein . ; S . W . Parti idge , S . D . ; VV . H . Bateman , J . D . protein . ; and J . W . Clever , I . G . pro tem . There was also a fair attendance of brethren of the lodge and visitors . Bros . Green , Goodinge , and Mardon were raised , and Messrs . Buck and
Straith were initiated . Afterwards Bro . Joseph Clever , P . M ., installed Bro . Charier . Perry Whiteley as W . M ., who invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Partiidge , S . W . ; J . W . Clever , J . W . ; Clarence Harcourt , I . P . M ., Treas , ; Joseph Clever , P . M .. Sec . ; J . 11 . Batty , S . D . ; W . II . Bateman , J . D . ; E . Phillips , I . G . ; and Geo . Smith , T . A P . M . jewel was presented in open lodge to
Bro . Harcourt by thc W . M ., who congratulate !! him on the ability with which he had discharged the important functions of Master of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Harcourt acknowledged thc compliment which the lodge had paid him . He reminded the brethren that at ihe beginning of his term of office he had not been able to attend very regularly , but during the latter portion of
the time his engagements have allowed of his paying more attention to the affairs ' of the lodge . Jand he had endeavoured to discharge the duties of W . M . to the satisfaction of the brethren . The brethren afterwards dined together and honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Johnson ( G . Master ' s Lodge ) responded for " The Grand Officers , " dec . Bro . Scotter , No . 22 , responded to the toast of "Thc Visitors , " Bro . lames Terry Jor " The Masonic Charities , "
and Bro . J . VV . Clever for " Thc Oflicers . " Both the initiates replied to the toast drunk specially in their honour . The list of visitors comprises the names of Bro . Llewellyn Jones , W . M . 1460 , and Lemon , Treas . 1601 . A most agreeable evening was spent by the brethren . PORT ELIZABETH ( Cape of Good Hope . ) —Lodge of Good Hope ( No . 86 . ?) . —At tlie installation meeting of this lodge there was a large attend-
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ance of members of the lodge and visiting brethr The Past Masters present were : —tiros . C . ~ T . VfZ " , ' wright , S . Bain , J . C . Kelmsley , Jas . Kclmsley n Meintjes , and the I . P . M ., Bro . E . R . Smith , who ac ( , ' as Installing Master , and performed his duties tn creditably . Bro . S . Alabaster , having been installed ° ' duly honoured , invested his officers as follows —Rr C . R . Whinfield , S . W . ; C . R . Read , J . W . ; W . " p ° '
T . ; J . L . Laurie , Sec . ; J . C . Probert , S . D . ; F . Holm ' ' J . D . ; C . Dickinson , Org . ; B . Holmes and 11 . Smith ' Stewards ; T . Colling , I . G . ; J . Morley , O . G . The in - stallation over , the brethren adjourned to the banquetia " room , where an excellent repast had been laid out . 7- *** this tlie fullest justice was done . The newl y-elected W . M . then gave first " The Queen and the Craft , " ail ( 1 afterwards " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and Grand
Master of England , " both of which were drunk with enthusiasm . In a neat speech Bro . Smyth , I . p . y proposed 'The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro ' Alabaster , " expressing the confidence he felt that he wou'd satisfactorily perform the onerous duties that woul . l now devolve upon him . The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Alabaster acknowledged the compli .
ment paid lum in suitable terms , promising his best tn . deavours to fulfil the duties pertaining thereto . Bro . S . Bath P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , " complimented Bro . Smyth highly upon his zeal and effi . ciency . Bro . Smyth having replied , " The Newly-elected Officers" was given by Bro . Wheelwright , P . M ., and acknowledged ; by Bro . Winlie'd . "the Health of the
\ isiung Brethren " was next proposed , and in responding Bro . Dr . Meintjes , W . M . of the Bon Accord Lodge , Abcr . deen , made a most eloquent and thoroughly Masonic speech , which made a deep impression upon all present . ' 1 he usual inteici nnge of compliments Ihcn trek place be ! tween the two sister lodges ; the services of the rtthinj
otiieers were acknowledged - ; " The Past Masters " were toasted ; ' Sweitluarts and Wives" were remembered j the " 15 mquet Coniiniiti-e * ' were thanked ; aud " Poor and Di . itre .-s-.-d . Masons " were m . 1 forgotten . The gathering which was of a most pleasant nature , did m t break up till aft . r eleven o ' clock .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) .-The u . su .-il monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , Ihe 1 st June , at the Middleton Hotel , Southend . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock by tlie W . M ., Bro . Dr . E . K . Phillips , P . M . 379 , supported by tlie following officers and brethren , viz . : —Bros . A . "Lucking , I ' . M . if : o , Prov . A . G . D . C ., I . P . M . ; H . Rowley , P . M ., j ' .
I ' rov . G . D , acting S . W . ( the S . VV ., Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Grand Chaplain , being unavoidably absent ); Revs . II . | . I-latel-. S . W . and VV . M . tU'Ct , ibo ; P . Prov . G . Chaplain , acting J . W . ; Rev . II . Hayes , Chaplain ; J . A . Warikll , I ' . M . 160 and 1000 -, P . Piov . G . D ., Sec , ; | . R . Hcmnianii , P . M ., P . Piov . G . D ., Org . ; W . Ch . 1 y . li 1 i , S . D . ; \ V . I' . Bel is .-. J . D . ; F . D . Grayson , acting I . G . ; J . C . | ,. lin .
stone , I' . M . 23 ( I . C . ) D . C . ; Mountain , Tyler ; | . VV . Harris . P . M ., P . Prov . A . G . D . C ; 11 . Briggs , F . ' V . Jillings J . . 1 ( 0 ; VV . I ' list , VV . D . Mvnitt , G , !• * . Jones , J . tng'ish , ami U . Mackii . After the reading and confirmation if thc minutes , the ballot having proved unanimous infavourofMr . VV . il . N .. wir . an , he was duly initialed . ! Svv > . G !•' . Wood was then raised to the Sublime l"t : ««!
a M . M . by the VV . M ., who afterwards gave thc traditional history , the whole of the ceremonies being well carried out . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , tlie lodge was then duly closed aud adjourned to thc last Thursday in September . The brethren then partook of refreshment . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , some excellent songs were well
rendered , and the Tyler ' s loas : having terminated the proceedings , the brethren separated , after ihe enjoyment cf a most successful evening . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was lield on Monday morning , the 5 th inst ., in thc Masonic Room * , Atheiupuni i the VYoishipful Master , Bro . II . Longman ,
occupying the chair of King Solomon . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree with the usual formalities the minutes of last meeting Wfre read and confirmed . Mr-John Thomas Jackson and Mr . Thomas Bell were balloted for and unanimously elected , but in consequence <» its being Whit Monday , no degrees were conferred , th ' work being postponed till Mondav , June 12 th . The usual
proclamations were made , and hearty good wishes having been tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge « aS closed in peace and harmony . FOREST HILL— "West Kent Lodge ( So-1297 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge wa " held on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present at thc commencement of business Bros . D . Stead , VV . M . !
J . Allen , I . P . M . ; C . R . Crouch , S . W . ; E . C . Masse " , j . W . ( "Fieemason" ); with the Deacons and other oflicers , and also many brethren . The business included l "' passing of Bro . Zuccardi , and ihe initiation of Mr . Gay r- '' the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in a man' ^ which entitled him to the sincere approbation of the |>| V Ihren , inasmuch , as was afterwards observed by thel . ! ¦• ' it was abundantly clear that which it was asserted t ) " * . with
Master should know the W . M . was acquainted ^ every particular . At the conclusion of the active part the proceedings two candidates of good social v ° \ Le were proposed by Bro . G . Coruni , and duly seconded , lodge having been closed in due form there was a . "• silling for refreshment , and it being the Queens birtn > " Her Majesty ' s Health " was proposed and drunk wi ' ^ possible , more than the customary cordiality . . ,.
Health ofthe Brother Initiate , " and that of " 'Ihe «• ' ' were also drunk . \ „ - NORWICH— "Walpole Lodge ( No . iS °° > - The ceremony of installing Bro . T . Isley as the w- » '