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were given by the unanimous vote of thc brethren . With respect to the change of "locale , " he must congratulate them upon having such a handsome hall to meet in , and , considering the short time they had had to prepare it , they . iad done very xvell ; but it xvas not yet all they desired or purposed , for before long they intended to have it so that every comfort xvould be assured , and then they might ,
xvithout hesitation , ask their friends to visit them , and not only see them xvorking , but see it disassociated from things that certainly did not add to its credit or usefulness . He xx * as exceedingly pleased to see such old members once more among them as Bros . Hughes , Tongue , and D . Wise . It xvas a good augury , and proved that if they provided a nroner home for Alasonry good men and true xvould come
among them . He felt that from that night thc Pattison Lodge had a great future before it . The next toast xvas that of "The Visitors , " and thc VV . AI . asked them to respond heartily to it , especially as they had so numerous and influential a body of Alasons present . In response , Bro . Welding , after thanking the VV . AI . and brethren for the handsome and cordial manner in
xvhich the toast had been given and received , congratulated thc lodge on the step they had taken , and assured the brethren from xvhat he had seen that night , he felt sure it xvould place the lodge in a foremost position among the lodges of the province . Bro . Hobson couldonly say that from the handsome and hospitable xvay in xvhich the Pattison lodge had alxvays
received its visitors , it xvould never xx-ant for them ; for they , the vistiors , not only received the right hand of felloxvship , open and generously given , hut saw that xvhich was of more and higher importance—they saxv good and excellent xvorking ; and nothing gave so much _ pleasure to him , and he might say to every member of his , the Nelson Lodge , to visit the Pattison and see good xvork done , and then pass
xvith its members a social hour . He xvas especially pleased to be present that night , because theannual election at his oxvn lodge took place atits next meeting , and it xvas a good thing to visit a lodge xvhere a special proceeding xvas talking place , if only to see and learn the best xvay of doing that xvhich xvould soon folloxv in one ' s oxvn lodge . He congratulated them upon their debut upon this , their next and felt that it the to
stage of existence , sure xvas prelude a long and harmonious reign . Their nexvly-elected Alaster xvas not only a Mason in heart but a " Mason " in name , and , as master of the " mortar , " , xvould find a cement to bind them together in one bond of good felloxvship , not only xvith one another but xvith every lodge and Mason in the district . The next toast xvas that of "The VV . M . Elect , " and
Bro . Alason feelingly returned thanks . The VV . M . then , in lengthy and eloquent terms , proposed "The Health of the Officers , " especially coupling the toast xvith the name of Bros . Penfold , P . M . and VV . S ., and Bro . Coupland , P . M . and Treas ., both of xvhom responded , briefly returning thanks . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most memorable and enjoyable evening .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 25 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton . Among those present xvere Bros . T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., W . AI . ; Jessett , P . AL , acting S * W . ; Moody , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . P . Aliddx ., Treas . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; Davey ,
J . D . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . G . S . Aliddx ., LP . AL ; Lane , acting Tyler . The ballot having been taken upon behalf of Air . Hollands , he xvas duly initiated into Craft mysteries . Bros . Fox and Jessett having been nominated as recipients for Provincial Grand Lodge honours , the lodge xx * as duly closed , and tne brethren adjourned to a collation . A fexv toasts
xvere given . Bros . Hopxvood and Hammond responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Bro . Ockenden replied to the toast of the " Alasonic Charities . " The proceedings shortly afterxvards terminated .
BAYARD LODGE ( No . 1615 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , VV . Bro . Francis C . Compton , VV . AI ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Col . F . C . Wemyss , I . P . M . ; Lieut .-Col . H . S Somerville-Burney , P . G . D . P . AL ; Lethbridge , S . VV . ; Kempe , l . VV . ; Bagot , S . D . ; Capt . Walker , LD .
U'Avigdor , I . G . ; Wank Richardson , P . G . D ., Treas . ; and Lieut .-Col . Haldane , Sec . A large party of distinguished visitors xvere present , amongst xvhom xvere Bros . Lord Limerick , Alclntyre , G . Reg . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Capt . Philips , P . G . D . ; Nettleship , P . G . S . B . ; Raymond Thrupp , Sehvyn Graham , Eaton , Farmer , Logan , Reynolds , Baker , E . Haldane , VV . H . 'Thomas , and others .
The VV . M . installed his successor , Bro . VV . Lethbridge , in the most admirable manner , and so as to reflect the greatest credit on the lodge , of which he is the eldest son . The nexv VV . AI . then appointed and invested the folloxving officers : Bros . C P . Kempe , S . VV . ; A . G . Bagot , J . VV . ; Frank Richardson , Treas . ; Lieut .-Col . Haldane , Sec .
U'Avigdor , S . D . ; Major Blunt , J . D . ; Wallack , LG . Rev . D . VVilson , Chap . ; Sauerbrey , Org . ; Bamber and Adams , Stexvards ; and G . Austin , Tyler . The VV . AI . then in the name of the lodge presented to Bro . F . C . Compton , a Past Master ' s jewel , xvhich had been voted to him as a mark of appreciation of the lodge at the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties oi
W . AL After the duties of thc lodge xvere over , the brethren dined together at Willis ' s Rooms .
. ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Toxvn Hall , Nexvby-place , Poplar , on Friday evening , thc 2 nd inst . Bro . W . C Young , W . AL , took the chair , supported by Bros . Henry Cooper , P . M . S 9 S , acting as S . VV . ; J . House , J . VV . ; T . L . Kennett , S . D . ; II . J . Day , acting J . D ., * W . Mills , D . C ; J . Grout , Org . ; VV . J . Rundell , LG . ; Leonard ¦ otts
- , i . r . M . ; w . U . VVilsliaxv , bee . ; Witherstone , Pittarn , Johnson , Harland , J . ] . Pearson , VVest , VV . Pearson , Jones , La Riviere , and White . The visitors xvcre Bros . Jennings , Johnson , Bull , and VVindoxv . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read ? u "" firmed , Bros . VVest and La Riviere xvere raised to MT 1 . - rd De K * and the W . M . delivered the lecture on the tracing board and the ancient charge in a most masterly
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manner . Ballot xvas then taken for Air . Richard White , who xvas thereupon initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . AL , who also gave the ancient charge of this Degree . Other business of a routine character having been transacted the lodge adjourned .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn . Among those present xverc Bros . H . J . Lardner , W . AL ; Strugnell , S . W . ; H . B . Marshall , " C . C :, acting J . VV . ; Goodenough , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; VV . ll . Jackson , jun ., P . AL , Sec . ; VV . Ramsey , P . M . ( late Treasurer ) : T . C
Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Clark , P . G . P ., & c . ( Hon . Member ); and Parkinson , Tyler . Among the visitors xx-e noticed Bros . Stiles , W . AL 1507 ; Cox , P . P . G . S . VV . Herts ; Hunter , P . AI . 129 S ; Radcliffe , P . AL 211 ; Collings , P . AI . 202 ; Blake , P . M . 945 ; Butt , P . AI . 917 ; Cull , P . M . 1441 ; Hales , 34 ; E . Lardner , roi ; Bradley , 32 S ; VV . Alartin , 475 ; Street , 530 ; Reins , 645 ; Sewell , 947 ; Salmon , 917 ; Shapcott , 1420 ; Edmunds , 1507
berg , 1 O 12 ; Bignold , 1 O 24 ; Williams , London Rifle Brigade Lodge ; and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . L . Lardner xvas raised , and Bro . G . Herbert passed . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and ordered to be entered on
the minutes , the ballot xvas taken on behalf of VV . Bro . Clark as a subscribing member , and it proved to be unanimous . Bro . Strugnell having ^ been presented , xvas duly and impressively inducted into the chair of K . S . by the W . AL , the ceremony throughout being exceedingly xvell performed . The officers invested xvere Bros . Goodenough ,
S . VV . ; H . B . Alarshall , C . C , J . VV . ; IL J . Lardner , Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , jun ., Sec . ; Young , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; and Lister , D . C . A vote of thanks having been passed xvith acclamation to Bro . Lardner for the very admirable xvay in xvhich he had performed the ceremony of installation , the W . AL then presented the LP . M . xvith a Past Alaster ' s jewel ,
xvhich had been unanimously voted at the previous meeting , Bro . Lardner having returned thanks in a modest speech , the lodge xvas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned tc the banquet , xvhich xvas xvell served . Upon the removal oi the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . VV . Bro . Clark responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers , " in a neat speech .
" The Health of the VV . M . " xvas warmly proposed by the LP . AL , and this toast having been duly acknowledged by the W . AL , "The Health of the Visitors" folloxved . This pledge received full justice , and xx * as responded to in exhaustive and flattering terms by Bros . Stiles , Hunter , and Radcliffe . "The Past Alasters " came next in order , and this toast xvas replied to by Bros . Lardner , Jackson , and Walls .
"The Alasonic Charities" xvas given by permission of the W . AL , by XV . Bro . Clark , xvho made a very stirring appeal upon behalf of thc three great Institutions of the Order . This toast having been drunk xvith enthusiasm , Bro . Walls replied . " The Health of the Officers" xvas coupled xvith the name of Bro . Goodenough , S . VV ., xvho responded . The proceedings , xvhich xvere very successful , then terminated .
EASTES LODGE ( No . 1965 ) . —The first ordinary meeting of this lodge since its consecration on the 17 th ult ., xvas held on the 29 th ult ., at the Bull , Bromley , Kent . The W . M ., Bro . Sudloiv , presided , and xvas supported by Bros . Shaxv , S . VV . ; Bue , J . VV . ; Duret , Treas . ; Daxvson , Sec ; Tanqucray , S . D . ; Pocock , J . D . ; Johnston , I . G . ; and several of the brethren .
The minutes of the previous meeting xvere read and confirmed , after xvhich the ballot xvas taken for Air . G . K . Bishop , proposed by Bro . Shaxv , and seconded by Bro . VVickhom ; Air . F . R . Smith , proposed by Bro . Tanqucray , and seconded by Bro . Bud ; and Air . R . V . Seton , proposed by Bro . Johnston , and seconded by Bro . Duret . It having been unanimous , these gentlemen were duly and most
impressively initiated , one by one , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Wright , of the Alliance Lodge , xvas proposed by Bro . Bud , and seconded by Bro . Shaxv , as a joining member , and being present after being elected , xvas introduced to the lodge , and thanked the VV . AI . and brethren for the honour they had done him in making him a member of the Eastes Lodge .
V . W . Bro . Eastes , Deputy Grand AIaster of the province , xvas proposed by Bro . Shaw , and seconded by Bvo . Sudlow as a joining member , and on being put to the lodge by Bro . Bue , xvas elected xvith acclamation . Notice xvas given of the election of another brotherat the next . meeting . The lodge xx'as then closed , after the brethren had expressed their thanks to the VV . AI . for thecareful xvay he hadworked
the ceremony . Ihe brethren then sat doxvn to dinner . The W . AL announced that the time being very late , he would give the toasts of "The Queen , " "The AI . VV . the Grand Master , and Earls Carnarvon and Lathom " xvithout speeches . The toast of "The P . G . AI . and D . P . G . AI . " xvas most heartily drunk , the brethren feeling highly flattered that Bro . Eastes had asked not to be elected an honorary
member but a joining- member . Die W . AL in giving the toast expressed his belief that they ix-ould frequently see the D . P . G . M . at the lodge . Bro . Duret proposed "The Health of the W . AL , " xvho , in responding , said : In founding this lodge it xvas agreed that no one should become a member unless personally knoxvn to the Master or Past Alasters . VVe do not know
if this has come about from the correspondence and articles xvhich appeared in the Freemason some months ago , on thc subject of electing members of lodges . VVe think it a xvise one ; it xvill keep the lodge select , and certainly prevent a proposing brother being hurt at seeing his candidate blackballed , as is occasionally the case . A member of Grand
Lodge remarked to us that the Eastes Lodge will be- a good lodge , both for xx-ork and for its members being somew hat select . The VV . AI . then gave " 'The Health of the Three initiates , " as the toast of the evening . The neivly-made brothers separately returned thanks in a fexv xvords .
lhc VV . M . then proposed ' The Health of the Joining Member , " and said he felt it a compliment that Bro . Wright had xvished to join them , and did not understand xvhy he should do so .
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Bro . Wright , in reply , said he xvas at a loss to know why Bro . Ludloxv thought it a compliment his joining , for he felt the compliment was the other xvay , and his reason for joining xyas knowing thc W . AI . and his friend ;; , Bros . Shaxv and Bue , as such excellent working Alasons . "The Healths of the Senior and Junior Wardens" was next given . Bro . Shaxv replied in a fexv xvell chosen sentences . Bro .
Bue , J . VV ., remarked that thc VV . AI . thought himself fortunate in having such ollicers , but xvhat they are they owe all to thc VV . AI . in another place , referring to thc Langton Lodge of Instruction , of which Bvo . Sudlow is Preceptor . " The Health of the Visitor , Bro . Saunders , " was next drunk and duly responded to , Bro . Saunders remarking that xvhen he had a little more time on his hands
, he xvould like to become a member of the lodge . The Treasurer and the Secretary of the lodge xvcre also duly toasted during the evening . When the Ofiicers of the Lodge healths xvere drunk , the xvhole of the brethren on one side of the table had to stand up to reply . The brethren returned to toxvn by the last train , after spending an agreeable and profitable evening together .
LUTON . —St , John the Baptist Lodge ( No 475 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , the oldest in Bedfordshire , took place on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., xvhen there xvere present Bros . G . H . Chambers , W . AL ; A Atkins , S . VV . ; A . S . Ewen , J . VV . ; Hugh Gunn , Chap . ; F . J . Brown , S . D . ; A . Exven , J . D . ; R . P . Chantler , I . G . ; VV . C . Haselgrove , LP . AL ; J . Cumberland , P . AL ;
E .. . v . Cumberland , P . M . ; \ V . Alford , P . M ., Sec ; C . Inwards , P . AL ; J . VV . Green , P . AL ; K . VV . Exvcn , F . Beecroft , C Handley , J . Handley , Horace Sxvorder , Hugh Cumberland , F . H . Humphreys , D . Southam , and C . Weston , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . M . 22 S ; H . Ballans , 1470 ; C . R . llott , J . VV . 1479 ; C . VV . Reynolds , W . AL 1479 ; J . AI . Atkins , VV Al . 4 JG ; C T . Jon « , 22 S ; C . I . Rich .
J . W . 65 ; E . G . Lexvis , J . VV . 751 ; S . Spokes , 1470 ; A . Alorcom , J . W . 1470 ; j . Gladwell , S . VV . 1470 ; H . Hickman , W . AL 22 S ; H . VV . Alford , S . W . 22 S ; and J . Shilcock , P . AL 449 . 1 he minutes of the previous meeting . 'having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . vacated the clxaiv , which was then taken by Bro . E . A . Cumberland , P . AL , who acted as
Installing Alaster . The I . P . M . presented the VV . AI . elect , Bro . Alfred Atkins , S . VV ., xvho xvas duly installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren saluted the VV . M ., who then invested his officers as folloxx-s , their duties being explained by Bro . W . C . Haselgrove : Bros . A . S . Ewen , S . W . ; F . J . Brown , J . W . ; VV . C . Haselgrove , P . AL , Sec . ; Hugh Gunn , Chap . ; A . Exven , S . D . ; R . P . Chantler , J . D . ; F .
Woolley-Exven , I . G . ; VV . R . Phillips , P . AL , D . C ; C . Inwards , P . AL , Org . ; Hugh Cumberland , Stexvard ; T . Day and C . Weston , Tylers . Bro . T . VV . Haselgrove , P . M ., had been elected Treasurer , but xvas not present to be invested owing to ill-health . Thc lodge xvas then closed , and "Hearty good xvishes " xvere expressed by the visitors .
The banquet took place at the George Hotel . Thc W . AL proposed " The Queen and the Craft" and then "The M . W . Grand Master , " following xvith "The Pro Grand Alaster and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " In giving the last , the W . AI . referred to the fact that the Bedfordshire lodges ( five ) stand alone in the kingdom as being xvithout a province , and expressed a hope
( xvhich xvas cordially endorsed by the brethren ) that the appeal about to be made through the Grand Lodge to the AI . VV . Grand Alaster to constitute the Bedfordshire lodges into a province xvould be acceded to . But xvhether the council granted them corporate dignity or lelt them in lodge isolations , he xvas sure that the brethren heartily recognised their valuable services as the chief rulers of the Order , and
xvished continued success to their important labours . The toast xvas received xvith xvarm applause . Bro . G . H . Chambers proposed "The VV . AI . " in highly complimentary terms ; and Bro . A . Atkins replied . The VV . AI . gave " The Health of the Installing AIaster ;" and Bro . E . A . Cumberland responded . Thc W . AL proposed "The I . P . M ., " mentioning that the
lodge had voted to him a Past Alaster s jexvel for his excellent working ; and Bro . Chambers returned thanks . Bro . J . Cumberland proposed "The Visitors ; " and Bros . J . AI . Atkins , J . Shilcock , II . Hickman , and C . VV . Reynolds responded . It xvas arranged that the toast of the Alasonic Institutions should be responded to by Bro . 'Terry , but he had to leave
before it xx-as reached . The VV . M . gave "The Past Alasters ; " and Bros . J . Cumberland , VV . Alford , VV . C . Hazelgrove , and C . Inxvards replied . For "The Officers " Bro . A . S . Ewen responded . The Tyler gave the parting toast .
" the better Health of the absent Treasurer ( Bio . T . VV . Hazelgrox-e ) " xvas drunk ; and the W . AI . xvas authorised to telegraph to him at St . Leonard ' s the fraternal regards of the brethren , and their desire for his speedy restoration to health . It xvas a highly successful and pleasant meeting .
JERSEY . —St . Aubin's Lodge ( No . 958 ) . —There xvas an unusually numcrousand influential gathering of thc fraternity at the annual installation festival connected xvith this lodge , xvhich took place at the Alasonic Temple , Stopsord-road , on Tuesday , the iOth ult . Tlic lodge xvas promptly opened , the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , xvhen Bro . J . G . Pallot , W . AL , xvho had been
re-elected , xvas installed , the ceremony being in consequence somewhat abbreviated , and after the usual honours thc folloxving officers xvere appointed and July invested : Bros . Thos . Baudains , S . W . ; F . D . Wallis , J . VV . ; II . E . Poole , S . D . ; N . Nexvbigen , J . D . ; G . Ninnin , " LG . ; VV . H . Chapman , P . AL Treas . ; H . AL Walden , P . AI , Sec ; and G . Rogers , P . AI . 'Tyler . 'The folloxving visitors xvcre
present : Bros . J . O . Le Sueur , P . S . G . W . ; AI . AL Gallechars , Pr . Bd . Gen . Purposes ; P . E . Sohier , P . G . Sec ; G . Bishop , P . AI . 1003 ; F . A . Le Alarquand , P . AI . 491 ; and T . Gilley , P . M . 491 . After "Hearty good wishes" had been given by the numerous visitors present , the lodge xvas closed , and the
brethren adjourned to the banquet , under the presidency of the VV . AI . y The W . AI . gave thc first toast , that of "Her Alost Gracious Alajesty Queen Victoria , Patroness of all our Masonic Charities , " xvhich xvas received xvith thc greatest enthusiasm .
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were given by the unanimous vote of thc brethren . With respect to the change of "locale , " he must congratulate them upon having such a handsome hall to meet in , and , considering the short time they had had to prepare it , they . iad done very xvell ; but it xvas not yet all they desired or purposed , for before long they intended to have it so that every comfort xvould be assured , and then they might ,
xvithout hesitation , ask their friends to visit them , and not only see them xvorking , but see it disassociated from things that certainly did not add to its credit or usefulness . He xx * as exceedingly pleased to see such old members once more among them as Bros . Hughes , Tongue , and D . Wise . It xvas a good augury , and proved that if they provided a nroner home for Alasonry good men and true xvould come
among them . He felt that from that night thc Pattison Lodge had a great future before it . The next toast xvas that of "The Visitors , " and thc VV . AI . asked them to respond heartily to it , especially as they had so numerous and influential a body of Alasons present . In response , Bro . Welding , after thanking the VV . AI . and brethren for the handsome and cordial manner in
xvhich the toast had been given and received , congratulated thc lodge on the step they had taken , and assured the brethren from xvhat he had seen that night , he felt sure it xvould place the lodge in a foremost position among the lodges of the province . Bro . Hobson couldonly say that from the handsome and hospitable xvay in xvhich the Pattison lodge had alxvays
received its visitors , it xvould never xx-ant for them ; for they , the vistiors , not only received the right hand of felloxvship , open and generously given , hut saw that xvhich was of more and higher importance—they saxv good and excellent xvorking ; and nothing gave so much _ pleasure to him , and he might say to every member of his , the Nelson Lodge , to visit the Pattison and see good xvork done , and then pass
xvith its members a social hour . He xvas especially pleased to be present that night , because theannual election at his oxvn lodge took place atits next meeting , and it xvas a good thing to visit a lodge xvhere a special proceeding xvas talking place , if only to see and learn the best xvay of doing that xvhich xvould soon folloxv in one ' s oxvn lodge . He congratulated them upon their debut upon this , their next and felt that it the to
stage of existence , sure xvas prelude a long and harmonious reign . Their nexvly-elected Alaster xvas not only a Mason in heart but a " Mason " in name , and , as master of the " mortar , " , xvould find a cement to bind them together in one bond of good felloxvship , not only xvith one another but xvith every lodge and Mason in the district . The next toast xvas that of "The VV . M . Elect , " and
Bro . Alason feelingly returned thanks . The VV . M . then , in lengthy and eloquent terms , proposed "The Health of the Officers , " especially coupling the toast xvith the name of Bros . Penfold , P . M . and VV . S ., and Bro . Coupland , P . M . and Treas ., both of xvhom responded , briefly returning thanks . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most memorable and enjoyable evening .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 25 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton . Among those present xvere Bros . T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., W . AI . ; Jessett , P . AL , acting S * W . ; Moody , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . P . Aliddx ., Treas . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; Davey ,
J . D . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . G . S . Aliddx ., LP . AL ; Lane , acting Tyler . The ballot having been taken upon behalf of Air . Hollands , he xvas duly initiated into Craft mysteries . Bros . Fox and Jessett having been nominated as recipients for Provincial Grand Lodge honours , the lodge xx * as duly closed , and tne brethren adjourned to a collation . A fexv toasts
xvere given . Bros . Hopxvood and Hammond responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Bro . Ockenden replied to the toast of the " Alasonic Charities . " The proceedings shortly afterxvards terminated .
BAYARD LODGE ( No . 1615 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , VV . Bro . Francis C . Compton , VV . AI ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Col . F . C . Wemyss , I . P . M . ; Lieut .-Col . H . S Somerville-Burney , P . G . D . P . AL ; Lethbridge , S . VV . ; Kempe , l . VV . ; Bagot , S . D . ; Capt . Walker , LD .
U'Avigdor , I . G . ; Wank Richardson , P . G . D ., Treas . ; and Lieut .-Col . Haldane , Sec . A large party of distinguished visitors xvere present , amongst xvhom xvere Bros . Lord Limerick , Alclntyre , G . Reg . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Capt . Philips , P . G . D . ; Nettleship , P . G . S . B . ; Raymond Thrupp , Sehvyn Graham , Eaton , Farmer , Logan , Reynolds , Baker , E . Haldane , VV . H . 'Thomas , and others .
The VV . M . installed his successor , Bro . VV . Lethbridge , in the most admirable manner , and so as to reflect the greatest credit on the lodge , of which he is the eldest son . The nexv VV . AI . then appointed and invested the folloxving officers : Bros . C P . Kempe , S . VV . ; A . G . Bagot , J . VV . ; Frank Richardson , Treas . ; Lieut .-Col . Haldane , Sec .
U'Avigdor , S . D . ; Major Blunt , J . D . ; Wallack , LG . Rev . D . VVilson , Chap . ; Sauerbrey , Org . ; Bamber and Adams , Stexvards ; and G . Austin , Tyler . The VV . AI . then in the name of the lodge presented to Bro . F . C . Compton , a Past Master ' s jewel , xvhich had been voted to him as a mark of appreciation of the lodge at the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties oi
W . AL After the duties of thc lodge xvere over , the brethren dined together at Willis ' s Rooms .
. ALL SAINTS' LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Toxvn Hall , Nexvby-place , Poplar , on Friday evening , thc 2 nd inst . Bro . W . C Young , W . AL , took the chair , supported by Bros . Henry Cooper , P . M . S 9 S , acting as S . VV . ; J . House , J . VV . ; T . L . Kennett , S . D . ; II . J . Day , acting J . D ., * W . Mills , D . C ; J . Grout , Org . ; VV . J . Rundell , LG . ; Leonard ¦ otts
- , i . r . M . ; w . U . VVilsliaxv , bee . ; Witherstone , Pittarn , Johnson , Harland , J . ] . Pearson , VVest , VV . Pearson , Jones , La Riviere , and White . The visitors xvcre Bros . Jennings , Johnson , Bull , and VVindoxv . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read ? u "" firmed , Bros . VVest and La Riviere xvere raised to MT 1 . - rd De K * and the W . M . delivered the lecture on the tracing board and the ancient charge in a most masterly
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manner . Ballot xvas then taken for Air . Richard White , who xvas thereupon initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . AL , who also gave the ancient charge of this Degree . Other business of a routine character having been transacted the lodge adjourned .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn . Among those present xverc Bros . H . J . Lardner , W . AL ; Strugnell , S . W . ; H . B . Marshall , " C . C :, acting J . VV . ; Goodenough , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; VV . ll . Jackson , jun ., P . AL , Sec . ; VV . Ramsey , P . M . ( late Treasurer ) : T . C
Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Clark , P . G . P ., & c . ( Hon . Member ); and Parkinson , Tyler . Among the visitors xx-e noticed Bros . Stiles , W . AL 1507 ; Cox , P . P . G . S . VV . Herts ; Hunter , P . AI . 129 S ; Radcliffe , P . AL 211 ; Collings , P . AI . 202 ; Blake , P . M . 945 ; Butt , P . AI . 917 ; Cull , P . M . 1441 ; Hales , 34 ; E . Lardner , roi ; Bradley , 32 S ; VV . Alartin , 475 ; Street , 530 ; Reins , 645 ; Sewell , 947 ; Salmon , 917 ; Shapcott , 1420 ; Edmunds , 1507
berg , 1 O 12 ; Bignold , 1 O 24 ; Williams , London Rifle Brigade Lodge ; and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . L . Lardner xvas raised , and Bro . G . Herbert passed . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and ordered to be entered on
the minutes , the ballot xvas taken on behalf of VV . Bro . Clark as a subscribing member , and it proved to be unanimous . Bro . Strugnell having ^ been presented , xvas duly and impressively inducted into the chair of K . S . by the W . AL , the ceremony throughout being exceedingly xvell performed . The officers invested xvere Bros . Goodenough ,
S . VV . ; H . B . Alarshall , C . C , J . VV . ; IL J . Lardner , Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , jun ., Sec . ; Young , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; and Lister , D . C . A vote of thanks having been passed xvith acclamation to Bro . Lardner for the very admirable xvay in xvhich he had performed the ceremony of installation , the W . AL then presented the LP . M . xvith a Past Alaster ' s jewel ,
xvhich had been unanimously voted at the previous meeting , Bro . Lardner having returned thanks in a modest speech , the lodge xvas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned tc the banquet , xvhich xvas xvell served . Upon the removal oi the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . VV . Bro . Clark responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers , " in a neat speech .
" The Health of the VV . M . " xvas warmly proposed by the LP . AL , and this toast having been duly acknowledged by the W . AL , "The Health of the Visitors" folloxved . This pledge received full justice , and xx * as responded to in exhaustive and flattering terms by Bros . Stiles , Hunter , and Radcliffe . "The Past Alasters " came next in order , and this toast xvas replied to by Bros . Lardner , Jackson , and Walls .
"The Alasonic Charities" xvas given by permission of the W . AL , by XV . Bro . Clark , xvho made a very stirring appeal upon behalf of thc three great Institutions of the Order . This toast having been drunk xvith enthusiasm , Bro . Walls replied . " The Health of the Officers" xvas coupled xvith the name of Bro . Goodenough , S . VV ., xvho responded . The proceedings , xvhich xvere very successful , then terminated .
EASTES LODGE ( No . 1965 ) . —The first ordinary meeting of this lodge since its consecration on the 17 th ult ., xvas held on the 29 th ult ., at the Bull , Bromley , Kent . The W . M ., Bro . Sudloiv , presided , and xvas supported by Bros . Shaxv , S . VV . ; Bue , J . VV . ; Duret , Treas . ; Daxvson , Sec ; Tanqucray , S . D . ; Pocock , J . D . ; Johnston , I . G . ; and several of the brethren .
The minutes of the previous meeting xvere read and confirmed , after xvhich the ballot xvas taken for Air . G . K . Bishop , proposed by Bro . Shaxv , and seconded by Bro . VVickhom ; Air . F . R . Smith , proposed by Bro . Tanqucray , and seconded by Bro . Bud ; and Air . R . V . Seton , proposed by Bro . Johnston , and seconded by Bro . Duret . It having been unanimous , these gentlemen were duly and most
impressively initiated , one by one , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Wright , of the Alliance Lodge , xvas proposed by Bro . Bud , and seconded by Bro . Shaxv , as a joining member , and being present after being elected , xvas introduced to the lodge , and thanked the VV . AI . and brethren for the honour they had done him in making him a member of the Eastes Lodge .
V . W . Bro . Eastes , Deputy Grand AIaster of the province , xvas proposed by Bro . Shaw , and seconded by Bvo . Sudlow as a joining member , and on being put to the lodge by Bro . Bue , xvas elected xvith acclamation . Notice xvas given of the election of another brotherat the next . meeting . The lodge xx'as then closed , after the brethren had expressed their thanks to the VV . AI . for thecareful xvay he hadworked
the ceremony . Ihe brethren then sat doxvn to dinner . The W . AL announced that the time being very late , he would give the toasts of "The Queen , " "The AI . VV . the Grand Master , and Earls Carnarvon and Lathom " xvithout speeches . The toast of "The P . G . AI . and D . P . G . AI . " xvas most heartily drunk , the brethren feeling highly flattered that Bro . Eastes had asked not to be elected an honorary
member but a joining- member . Die W . AL in giving the toast expressed his belief that they ix-ould frequently see the D . P . G . M . at the lodge . Bro . Duret proposed "The Health of the W . AL , " xvho , in responding , said : In founding this lodge it xvas agreed that no one should become a member unless personally knoxvn to the Master or Past Alasters . VVe do not know
if this has come about from the correspondence and articles xvhich appeared in the Freemason some months ago , on thc subject of electing members of lodges . VVe think it a xvise one ; it xvill keep the lodge select , and certainly prevent a proposing brother being hurt at seeing his candidate blackballed , as is occasionally the case . A member of Grand
Lodge remarked to us that the Eastes Lodge will be- a good lodge , both for xx-ork and for its members being somew hat select . The VV . AI . then gave " 'The Health of the Three initiates , " as the toast of the evening . The neivly-made brothers separately returned thanks in a fexv xvords .
lhc VV . M . then proposed ' The Health of the Joining Member , " and said he felt it a compliment that Bro . Wright had xvished to join them , and did not understand xvhy he should do so .
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Bro . Wright , in reply , said he xvas at a loss to know why Bro . Ludloxv thought it a compliment his joining , for he felt the compliment was the other xvay , and his reason for joining xyas knowing thc W . AI . and his friend ;; , Bros . Shaxv and Bue , as such excellent working Alasons . "The Healths of the Senior and Junior Wardens" was next given . Bro . Shaxv replied in a fexv xvell chosen sentences . Bro .
Bue , J . VV ., remarked that thc VV . AI . thought himself fortunate in having such ollicers , but xvhat they are they owe all to thc VV . AI . in another place , referring to thc Langton Lodge of Instruction , of which Bvo . Sudlow is Preceptor . " The Health of the Visitor , Bro . Saunders , " was next drunk and duly responded to , Bro . Saunders remarking that xvhen he had a little more time on his hands
, he xvould like to become a member of the lodge . The Treasurer and the Secretary of the lodge xvcre also duly toasted during the evening . When the Ofiicers of the Lodge healths xvere drunk , the xvhole of the brethren on one side of the table had to stand up to reply . The brethren returned to toxvn by the last train , after spending an agreeable and profitable evening together .
LUTON . —St , John the Baptist Lodge ( No 475 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , the oldest in Bedfordshire , took place on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., xvhen there xvere present Bros . G . H . Chambers , W . AL ; A Atkins , S . VV . ; A . S . Ewen , J . VV . ; Hugh Gunn , Chap . ; F . J . Brown , S . D . ; A . Exven , J . D . ; R . P . Chantler , I . G . ; VV . C . Haselgrove , LP . AL ; J . Cumberland , P . AL ;
E .. . v . Cumberland , P . M . ; \ V . Alford , P . M ., Sec ; C . Inwards , P . AL ; J . VV . Green , P . AL ; K . VV . Exvcn , F . Beecroft , C Handley , J . Handley , Horace Sxvorder , Hugh Cumberland , F . H . Humphreys , D . Southam , and C . Weston , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . M . 22 S ; H . Ballans , 1470 ; C . R . llott , J . VV . 1479 ; C . VV . Reynolds , W . AL 1479 ; J . AI . Atkins , VV Al . 4 JG ; C T . Jon « , 22 S ; C . I . Rich .
J . W . 65 ; E . G . Lexvis , J . VV . 751 ; S . Spokes , 1470 ; A . Alorcom , J . W . 1470 ; j . Gladwell , S . VV . 1470 ; H . Hickman , W . AL 22 S ; H . VV . Alford , S . W . 22 S ; and J . Shilcock , P . AL 449 . 1 he minutes of the previous meeting . 'having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . vacated the clxaiv , which was then taken by Bro . E . A . Cumberland , P . AL , who acted as
Installing Alaster . The I . P . M . presented the VV . AI . elect , Bro . Alfred Atkins , S . VV ., xvho xvas duly installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren saluted the VV . M ., who then invested his officers as folloxx-s , their duties being explained by Bro . W . C . Haselgrove : Bros . A . S . Ewen , S . W . ; F . J . Brown , J . W . ; VV . C . Haselgrove , P . AL , Sec . ; Hugh Gunn , Chap . ; A . Exven , S . D . ; R . P . Chantler , J . D . ; F .
Woolley-Exven , I . G . ; VV . R . Phillips , P . AL , D . C ; C . Inwards , P . AL , Org . ; Hugh Cumberland , Stexvard ; T . Day and C . Weston , Tylers . Bro . T . VV . Haselgrove , P . M ., had been elected Treasurer , but xvas not present to be invested owing to ill-health . Thc lodge xvas then closed , and "Hearty good xvishes " xvere expressed by the visitors .
The banquet took place at the George Hotel . Thc W . AL proposed " The Queen and the Craft" and then "The M . W . Grand Master , " following xvith "The Pro Grand Alaster and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " In giving the last , the W . AI . referred to the fact that the Bedfordshire lodges ( five ) stand alone in the kingdom as being xvithout a province , and expressed a hope
( xvhich xvas cordially endorsed by the brethren ) that the appeal about to be made through the Grand Lodge to the AI . VV . Grand Alaster to constitute the Bedfordshire lodges into a province xvould be acceded to . But xvhether the council granted them corporate dignity or lelt them in lodge isolations , he xvas sure that the brethren heartily recognised their valuable services as the chief rulers of the Order , and
xvished continued success to their important labours . The toast xvas received xvith xvarm applause . Bro . G . H . Chambers proposed "The VV . AI . " in highly complimentary terms ; and Bro . A . Atkins replied . The VV . AI . gave " The Health of the Installing AIaster ;" and Bro . E . A . Cumberland responded . Thc W . AL proposed "The I . P . M ., " mentioning that the
lodge had voted to him a Past Alaster s jexvel for his excellent working ; and Bro . Chambers returned thanks . Bro . J . Cumberland proposed "The Visitors ; " and Bros . J . AI . Atkins , J . Shilcock , II . Hickman , and C . VV . Reynolds responded . It xvas arranged that the toast of the Alasonic Institutions should be responded to by Bro . 'Terry , but he had to leave
before it xx-as reached . The VV . M . gave "The Past Alasters ; " and Bros . J . Cumberland , VV . Alford , VV . C . Hazelgrove , and C . Inxvards replied . For "The Officers " Bro . A . S . Ewen responded . The Tyler gave the parting toast .
" the better Health of the absent Treasurer ( Bio . T . VV . Hazelgrox-e ) " xvas drunk ; and the W . AI . xvas authorised to telegraph to him at St . Leonard ' s the fraternal regards of the brethren , and their desire for his speedy restoration to health . It xvas a highly successful and pleasant meeting .
JERSEY . —St . Aubin's Lodge ( No . 958 ) . —There xvas an unusually numcrousand influential gathering of thc fraternity at the annual installation festival connected xvith this lodge , xvhich took place at the Alasonic Temple , Stopsord-road , on Tuesday , the iOth ult . Tlic lodge xvas promptly opened , the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , xvhen Bro . J . G . Pallot , W . AL , xvho had been
re-elected , xvas installed , the ceremony being in consequence somewhat abbreviated , and after the usual honours thc folloxving officers xvere appointed and July invested : Bros . Thos . Baudains , S . W . ; F . D . Wallis , J . VV . ; II . E . Poole , S . D . ; N . Nexvbigen , J . D . ; G . Ninnin , " LG . ; VV . H . Chapman , P . AL Treas . ; H . AL Walden , P . AI , Sec ; and G . Rogers , P . AI . 'Tyler . 'The folloxving visitors xvcre
present : Bros . J . O . Le Sueur , P . S . G . W . ; AI . AL Gallechars , Pr . Bd . Gen . Purposes ; P . E . Sohier , P . G . Sec ; G . Bishop , P . AI . 1003 ; F . A . Le Alarquand , P . AI . 491 ; and T . Gilley , P . M . 491 . After "Hearty good wishes" had been given by the numerous visitors present , the lodge xvas closed , and the
brethren adjourned to the banquet , under the presidency of the VV . AI . y The W . AI . gave thc first toast , that of "Her Alost Gracious Alajesty Queen Victoria , Patroness of all our Masonic Charities , " xvhich xvas received xvith thc greatest enthusiasm .