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The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . Bolton , Fisher , and Gray . Another toast was that of "The Senior and Junior Wardens and the other Officers of the Lodge , " which was duly responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most

harmonious evening . An excellent programme of music was interspersed between the various toasts , among the brethren assisting being Bros . J . Sparrow , l . G . ; H . M . Hind , H . V . Temby , VV . J . Harris , Pinto , and Fighiera . Bro . Walter Latta , R . A . M ., Prov . G . Org . of Essex , accompanied on the

piano . Farringdon Without Lodge ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous civic lodge met on the 2 Sth ult . at the Viaduct Hotel , Hoiborn . Among those present were Bros . N . Prower , M . A ., F . R . G . S ., W . M . ; J . Young , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Schultz , P . M ., J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , P . M .,

Sec . ; N . P . Lardner , S . D . ; C . Bachhoffner , l . G . ; Capt . r . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., D . C ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . O ., Org . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; G . Herbert , P . M . ; Bennett , S . Shapcott , andMallett , P . M . 141 , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Harvey , P . M . 9 ; T . O . Harding , M . A . j H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M . ; and H . Eskell-Paget . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The ballot having been taken for Mr . John Daniel Webb , he was most ably initiated by the W . M . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Bro . Eskell-Paget as a joining member . The W . M . announced to the brethren that the Past Masters and officers of thelodge had presented to Bro . G . Herbert , P . M ., on the 2 Cth ult . a present of plate on the occasion of his silver wedding , and he ( the W . M . ) trusted

that that action would meet with the approval of every member of No . 1745 . The remarks of the W . M . were cordially and enthusiastically received . Bro . Herbert , P . M ., having acknowledged the gift and the kindness that prompted the presentation , the lodge was closed , and the

brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The usual toasts followed . The VV . M ., notwithstanding that he was suffering from illness , presided most ably . During the evening Bros . Dr . Lott , J . Young , S . Shapcott , G . Herbert , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .

Richmond Lodge ( No . 2032 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . A . Crew , W . M . ; A . Aldin , S . W . ; H . F . Nash , acting J . W . ; VV . F . Reynolds , Treas . ; George C . Rowland , Sec . ; 1 . Aldredge , S . D . ; S . Abell , J . D . ; T . Keyes , acting l . G . ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ; Marjason , P . M . ; Blasby , P . M . ;

Sapsworth , P . M . ; Dare , P . M . ; R . B . Smith , J . J . Ponting , F . R . H . G . Robinson , W . B . Pentelow , F . W . Axten , J . H . Ford , N . J . Payze , C Capel Smith , John Ambrose , James Crouch , E . J . Goddard , A . C . Amy , F . H . Grey , R . Messum , G . B . Syrett , W . Merritt , F . C Mouflet , G . H . Breadmore , H . Young , and E .

Downs . Visitors : Bros . E . W . Davis , E . Mortlock , J . P . Houghton , VV . J ; Hatton , and W . II . Rydon . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Crouch was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Reynolds resigned his appointment as Treasurer on leaving England , and Bro . Blasby , P . M ., was appointed Treasurer pro . tern .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge ( No . 2076 ) . — This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B .. W . M . ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., as I . P . M . ; Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , J . W . ; G . VV . Speth , Sec . ; Rev . J . C . Ball , S . D . ; W . M . Williams , I . G . ; C . Kupferschmidt , Steward ; VV . H . Rylands , P . G . Steward ; and the following members

of the Correspondence Circle : Bros . J . B . Mackey , j . G . Koch , ' . G . R . Cobham , Rev . H . Thomas , Major J . J . Ross , C . Fruen , T . Cohu , T . Charters White , Rev . J . H . Scott , B . T . Atkinson , G . W . Clark , F . VV . Levander , J . P . Hornor , P . G . M . Louisiana ; L . de Malczovich , Member of the Council of the Order Hungary ; F . A . Powell , C F . Driver , J . Boulton , A . 1 . Tassell , G . Gardner . E . Haward .

J . S . Cumberland , R . Gowan , and A . M . Miller . Visitors : Bros . Eug . Monseur , Lodge La Parfaite Intelligence , Lege , and Hugh Stevens , 340 ( S . C ) . Ihe following eight lodges and 73 brethren were elected members of the Correspondence Circle : Royal Clarence Ulster , No . 6 S , Bristol ; Lodge St . Andrew , Auckland , ^• L . ; Portland Library , Grand Lodge of Maine ; Roekv

lark Lodge , No . 2252 , Barkly East , Cape Colony ; St . John s Lodge , No . 36 , Ballarat , Victoria ; Ara Lodge of nstruction , Auckland , N . Z . ; District Grand Lodge of Queensland ( S . C ) , Brisbane , Oueensland ; and Lodge Hiram Abiff , The Hague . Bros . H . C . Luck , goS , John t ' enwick , D . G . Sec . L . Flegeltaub , W . M . 22 S 6 , and 1 . K . t ' owles , 79 6 , of Brisbane , Queensland ; C C . Corfe , itit .

ana W . Iidman , 775 ( S . C ) , of Toovvoomba , Queensland ; ^ - H . Wildie , VV . M . 1137 , Charlesville , Oueensland ; G . Swinburne , 847 , and J . C . Bowring , of llelbourne , Victoria ; VV . R . B . Bentley , VV . M . 36 , Ballarat , Victoria ; c , ? grass 1236 , and VV . W . De Castro , P . G . Std . Br ., w Bleinheim , Marlboro , N . Z . ; B . O . Waddy , VV . M . 2 A O 30 » Picton , Marlboro , N . Z . ; G . H . Powley , S . G . W .,

'uicuiand , New Zealand ; J . Kemsley , 2319 , Buenos Ayres ; Major F . A . Bowles , R . A ., Dist . G . D . C Punjab , r ... J ? ' -J- H . Leslie , R . A ., i 960 , Rawal Pindi , India ; y- } - Amphlett and C F . Silberbauer , of Goode Hoop f j -oage , and the Rev . C . W . Barnett-Clarke , Dean of Cape iown , Dist . G . M . Western Division of South Africa , of h , I ; J- B - Wheelwright , Dist . G . D . C , WoodcockCape Colony ; A . S . Best , 1467 , and A . N . M . lutchons , 146 7 , of Dordrecht , Cape Colony ; H . B . l apenfus , Star of the Rand Lodsre . and M . Green . i ,, ( w .

¦ / ° , , , nesburg , Transvaal ; L . B . Chesterton , P . M . 72 , and H w . P . Steeds , W . M . Jubilee Lodge ( D . C ) , of hni ert ° ' Transvaa' ; A . M . Miller , 747 ( S . C ) , Swaziland ; B F . Atkinson , 20 , Fort Smith , and G . W . Clarke , P ,, » w £ ? Rock > Arkansas ; Dr . R . W . Corwin , 31 , I w k , lorado ' J- - Dresser , 123 , La Fayette , Indiana ; PlZ ' all ?' 94 > £ » tl V Bend > lnd " 5 H . G . Thayer , , 49 , iLinuit ivi ivns

snnr" D > " ; " ¦> o . c . , r .. 471 , uronogo , - ' Cih ; vi- ?• J W - Maclean and F . L . Wands , 129 , of Bay V-1 [ y , Michigan ; C . N . Armatage , 14 , D . Ball , 14 , Dr . F . H H D ' ' W- S- G ^ bons , 334 , A . A . Guthrie , 14 , 717 t \ , f' > W M Tebbutt , 14 , and T . C Wirth , N V ^ , ny Ncw York ; S . H . Burrall , 113 , Waterloo , HO V < , G-West , 9 o , BallstonSpa , N . Y . ; J . A . Holden , ^ ' Glens Fa » s ; N . Y . j A . Peck , 719 , Brooklyn , N . Y . ; J .

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L . Manning , 271 , New York City ; W . R . Avery , P . M . 4 S 3 , Cincinnati , Ohio ; H . G . Sargent , 79 , and G . R . Warden , 229 , of Cleveland , Ohio ; G . H . Shirk , 348 , Hanover , Pennsylvania ; H . H . Ingersoll , Past G . M . of Tennesse ; F . Greenwood , 2 , and H . L . Turner , 2 , of Norfolk , Virginia ; W . Ryan , 9 , P . A . S . Brine , 10 , and C VV . Dunstan , of Richmond , Virginia ; H . O . Wilkinson , 13 , Milwaukee , Wisconsin ; W . H . Perry , 4 , Providence ,

Rhode Island ; Dr . T . Milne , P . M . 69 , Alloa , N . B . ; J . Smith , 63 . Dumfries ; W . Davidson , P . M . 6 3 6 ; C . VV . Smidi , 107 ; W . Smith , 99 6 ; S . H . James , 73 S ; T . H . Wills , P . M . 1402 ; W . Fookes , 2033 ; Rev . H . Thomas , 1849 ; H . G . Cubitt , 2020 ; and J . Boulton , P . M . 1056 . Bro . E . Macbean was appointed lodge Steward for the approaching Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Provincial Grand Master of Louisiana

was saluted in ancient form , and in expressing his thanks begged that in future the brethren would allow him to come amongst them withoutconferring this extra honour upon him . The elections for the ensuing year were next proceeded with . Owing to his continued ill-healch , Bro . Professor Hayter Lewis , S . W ., had requested to be passed over for this year at least , and the brethren naturally acceded to his

request , though reluctant to forego , even for a time , the pleasure of placing a brother so highly esteemed and sincerely loved in the chair . It was felt by all , including Bro . Dr . Wynn Westcott , the J . W ., and the officers below him , that the regrettable vacancy afforded a good opportunity of recognising the eminent services to the lodge of Bro . W . H . Rylands , one of the founders , who was

accordingly voted to the office of VV . M . by an absolutely unanimous ballot , and in thanking the brethren gracefully referred to the brotherly feeling of those who had not only acquiesced in postponing their own advancement , but had been foremost in desiring that he should precede them . The other ballots resulted in the unanimous re-election of Bro . Walter Besant as Treasurer , and Bro . John Freeman as

Tyler . Two very curious aprons were exhibited by Bros . Cohu and Stevens respectively . Bro . Deputy Inspector-General Belgrave Ninnis , M . D ., R . N ., F . R . C . S ., Staff-Surgeon to H . M . S . Discovery in the last Arctic Expedition , holder of the Blane Gold Medal , and author of several works of natural history and discovery was proposed as a joining member . The paper of the evening was entitled

" Naymus Grecus Identified , by Bro . C . C . Howard , of Picton , New Zealand ; and in his absence was read by the Secretary . In the discussion which followed , the value of the paper was admitted by all , but the conclusions arrived at were demurred to by Bro . Rylands , Gould , and Ball , whilst Bros . Speth and Hughan ( who had sent a

written commentary on the lecture ) - upheld the probability of the theory in question . Bro . Williams also discussed the matter . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the author , and the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to the Hoiborn Restaurant for dinner .

St . Pancras Lodge ( No . 2271 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the ist inst ., when there was a good attendance of brethren , who were unanimous in congratulations on the excellent position the lodge has attained during its short career . The members present included Bros . H . G . Graham , VV . M . ; R . G . Webster ,

M . P ., S . W . ; H . Longman , J . W ., VV . M . elect ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., Sec ; VV . T . Perry , S . D . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; A . H . Scurrah ; W . M . Stiles ; Dr . Powdrell , I . P . M . j R . S . Chattey ; II . E . Jay , Treas . ; J . Irvine , I . G . j and others . Visitors : Bros . Lennox Browne , P . P . G . W . Essex , Vice-Pres . Board of General

Purposes ; R . Hardy Smith , 1196 ; J . H . Pasmore , l . G . 2205 ; John Read , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; Frank Marshall , 15 S 6 ; G . W . Lewis , I . P . M . 2206 ; H . Lockstone , J . D . S 62 ; W . Masters , P . M ., Sec . 2125 ; H . R . Myers , I . P . M . 1491 ; H . II . Shirley , P . M . 149 ; G . Smith , 2331 ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; W . Martin , P . M . S 19 ; H . Buzzard , 1524 ; H . Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ;

Mote , P . M . 1732 ; W . G . Fenn , P . M . ; Kempton , 1706 j Hanson , 1706 ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 , S . D . 1 S 97 . Lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and Bro . C . H . Worley was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Henry Longman was then presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into that position , the ceremony being ably rendered by Bros . Dr . Powdrell , P . M ., and W . A .

Scurrah , P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bios . R . G . Webster , M . P ., S . W . ; W . T . Perry , J . W . ; H . E . Jay , Treas . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., Sec . j R . S . Chattey , S . D . ; J . Irvine , J . D . ; C . Jacobs , I . G . j II . W . Lawrence , Org . ; R . Chattey , D . C j H . Rutley , Stwd . ; and Whiting , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . H . G . Graham ,

I . P . M ., in recognition of services rendered during his Mastership and as a mark of esteem , and was suitably acknowledged . Bro . Graham , I . P . M ., then said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him , which was to present , in the name of the lodge , a small testimonial to Bro . Dr . Powdrell , P . M ., on the happy occasion of his marriage , which took place a short time ago . In private life they

esteemed him , and in the lodge they had found him a most kind and encouraging Master , and upon such an important occasion they were happy to present him with a small token of their feelings towards him . They hoped Bro . Dr . Powdrell's happiness would go on increasing , and that he would be spared many years to be with them . Bro . Dr . Powdrell , P . M ., in feeling terms acknowledged the gift ,

which consisted of a case of dessert knives and forks . The resignation of Bro . Capt . Knightley was received with regret , and letters apologising for non-attendance were read from several distinguished brethren . The VV . M . was appointed trustee for the Benevolent Fund , and the lodge was closjd . After a sumptuous repast the usual toasts were cordially

given . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., having very briefly replied for " The Grand Officers , " Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec , thanked the brethren very much on behalf of the distinguished band of brethren holding high position in Masonry—for the

consideration always given the toast , and assured them that the Grand Officers were only too anxious to do what they could to show they deserved the positions they held . He looked back three years ago when he consecrated this lodge , and he remembered with very deep regret that the dear , kind , and illustrious brother whom he placed in the chair on that occasion was no more . He was sure the

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revered name of Sir R . N . Fowler would always stand in this lodge , for no better and no more highly honoured brother or gentleman ever existed . The lodge was fortunate in meeting - in good quarters , and was excellently managed , and it would be their own fault if the members did not have an excellent lodge . He congratulated the W . M . on attaining the chair and was sure he would have a good year , and

that when their distinguished member—Bro . Webster , M . P . —attained the chair a year hence he would also rule the lodge in an excellent manner . Bro . Graham , I . P . M ., next gave "The Worshipful Master , " and said that , as had been stated , their young lodge would probably have an important part to play in the future . It was therefore necessary that they should have

good Masters to carry on the traditions of the founders . In Bro . Longman they certainly had as good and as estimable a Master as could be found—a man anxious to do all he could for Masonry and their lodge . When the present Master ' s term closed they would be able to look back to the year iSgi as a year in which they were efficiently and wisely ruled .

Bro . H . Longman , W . M ., in reply , said the I . P . M . had lauded him to such an extent that it was difficult to respond . He had tried in the past to perform the offices he had held and to attend regularly , and so far as in him lay had done his duty . The members had honoured him by placing him in the chair , the brother who was now S . W . having kindly given way . He should do all in his power during

his year to support and uphold the lodge and ensure the comfort of the members . He would do what he could to emulate those who had gone before , and hoped the officers would do their best to support him , and in conjunction with the other members give him work to do . He thanked them for the reception given the toast , and especially the I . P . M . for the able manner in which he had proposed it .

Bro . H . G . Graham , I . P . M ., replying for "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " said it showed the importance of the lodge when it was necessary to install the fourth Master to have the assistance of three Pp . st Masters in the ceremony . Having two such able Past Masters as Bros . Powdrell and Scurrah , they thought it only fair to divide the task . He could look back upon the past year with

pleasure , having made many kind friends in the brethren attending the lodge . Bro . Dr . Powdrell , P . M ., having also returned thanks , Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., Sec , in the course of his response , said that their good friend Bro . Longman , VV . M ., was initiated in the same lodge as himself , one month before he entered Masonry , and

therefore he had looked upon their VV . M . with a great deal of affection . When this lodge was about to start he went to Bio . Longman and persuaded him to become a founder . Having been initiated in the same lodge , he thought he should have great pleasure in installing their W . M . that evening ' , and that ambition had been fulfilled . He had taken a great deal of interest in the lodge , and hoped in the

future to do all he could to forward its best interests and increase its prosperity . He had to thank the members of the lodge for their support at the last Boys' School Festival , when the I . P . M . took up £ 173 , and made himself a Vice-President of the Institution . He thought that result was one for sincere congratulation , seeing that the lodge was but three years old , and that they had but 20 members .

Bros . Masters , P . M . ; Lennox Browne , P . P . G . W . Essex ; H . Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; W . G . Fenn , and Lewis responded for "The Visitors , " congratulating the lodge on the success it had attained , and returning thanks for the kind hospitality bestowed upon them . Bros . Jay , Treasurer , and Scurrah , P . M ., Secretary ,

replied for "' 'I he Treasurer and Secretary , " after which "The Officers " was duly honoured . Previous to the Tyler ' s toast closing the proceedings , the W . M . expressed his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

Bro . John Read , P . P . G . O . Middx ., directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Anne Wilson , Miss Madeline Hardy , and Bros . Hanson and Kempton .

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Darky-street , when there were present Bros . S . A . Au . y , W . M . ; T . Jowett , S . W . ; E . P . Peterson , as J . W . ; C H . Ellis , Treas . ; J . B . Fearnley , Asst . Sec ; G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., as Chap . ; J . Thornton , S . D . ; A . I .

Boyle , J . D . ; G . Root , as I . G . j S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C . ; S . Robinson , Tyler ; J . Morton , A . E . Harris , VV . Tangwine , and R . S . Hird . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . Peterson , one of the founders of the lodge ,

was duly elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and suitably acknowledged the honour which the brethren had conferred upon him . Bro . E . H . EHis was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Root as Tyler . A resolution was also passed granting the sanction of the Jodge for a lodge of instruction to be held under its warrant in accordance with the Book of Constitutions .

After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a pleasant evening .

BRIGHTON . Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion on Thursday , the ist inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Gill , W . M ., who was supported by the following officers : Bros . R . B . Higham , I . P . M . ; A . J . Carpenter , J . W . ; J . Flinn , Sec ; H . Dyer , D . of C ; E . M . Ffennell , S . D . j

G . L . Barber , I . G . j E . Watts , Org . ; and VV . Rastin , Stwd . The members present also included Bros . J . Harrison , P . M . ; A . Brazier , P . M . ; IT . Cheal , P . M . ; T . Packham , P . M . ; VV . A . Gates , A . Thorncroft , J . C . Flint , H . Packham , E . H . Miller , VV . P . Smith , T . Bonner , M . Lloyd , J . Page , W . T . Nye , R . H . Barnard , J . Olliver , VV .

Insoll , A . Kemsley , T . B . Colbran , E . A . Buchanan , C . B . Salmon , J . Sayers , H . VV . Bedford , E . Garrett , T . Thorne , J . Mercer , F . E . Moore , W . Preston , B . Marner , J . Penfold , J . Spratt , T . Bovey , B . W . Pitt , and E . _ Roffey . Bro . II . Packham was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed by Bro . VV . Gill , the retiring VV . M ., who also delivered the charges .