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choral , and splendidly rendered . The report of a Committee on the catering of , and for the lodge was presented , and adopted , and the lodge was closed . An excellent and well served dinner having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . That of "Earl AmherstP . G . M . of the Province of

, Kent , " was followed by "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and was coupled with the names of Bros . Butter and Penfold , who , with Bro . Spinks , severally returned thanks . Bro . Lawson , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said he had much pride and pleasure in standing up that evening as I . P . M . of that lodge to propose that

which was certainly a most important toast , the toast of the evening in fact ; that of their esteemed W . M . The faultless manner in which he had worked the First and Second Degrees that evening when , for the first time , he occupied the chair was simply marvelous , and augured well for the perfect working of the ritual during the ensuing 12 months under his rule and guidance . There could be no

doubt that it was the result of much thouget and study , and was a credit to him and an honour to the lodge . He felt sure thet they would strenuously support Bro . Keeble , because of his marked ability and unvaried courtesy , and asked them to drink the toast with a right good fire . The W . M ., in response , said his health had been proposed in a most eloquent manner , and most heartily

responded to . The I . P . M . had told them that he ( the W . M . ) had , by his work that evening , given them a great amount of satisfaction . Well , he was not ashamed to say that he fully appreciated the responsibilities entailed with the position of Master of such a lodge as the PattisOn ; responsibilities that made him feel rather nervous of the idea of working the ritual after the excellent Masons who

had preceded him , and before such keen critics as were present that evening . He could only say that if he had given them satisfaction , that was his reward . He had a great deal to do and the m-ans to do it . He trusted there would not be a single hitch , but that they would work together with that love and harmony which should at all times and did commend itself to Freemasonry .

Bro . Hobson , in responding for " The Visitors , " said that he attended the Pattison Lodge so often , that he felt more like a member of it than a visitor . The reason was there were so many excellent Masons and gentlemen in it and attending it , that if he wished to fraternise with them he must attend the Pattison Lodge . Of course , one had to limit his desires by their opportunities , but he felt it

hard to limit his desire to attend that lodge , and so when the opportunity presented itself he took it , and hoped to do so for many years to come . He always enjoyed himself when he attended the lodge , and it was exceedingly pleasant and gratifying to see how every brother of it tried to ensure the comfort of the visitors . Some of the oldest and most distinguished Past Masters put on aprons and waited upon

them at supper , if not quite so dexterously , certainly more anxiously and courteously than any amount of ordinary waiters could do , showing that nothing gave them so much pleasure as to see that the visitors were cared for and made at home at once . He paid a high compliment to the W . M . for his admirable working , and concluded by ^ warmly thanking the lodge for its hospitality .

Bros . King and Chasteaneuf also responded ; and after "The Past Masters , " " The Initiate , " and " The Officers " had been toasted , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the business and pleasures of the evening . Some splendid singing by Bro . Batchelor , Clifton , Hammond , and Hobson , and a grandly rendered violin solo by Bro . Horton added materially to the enjoyment .

EASTBOURNE . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . mo ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Gildredge Hotel , on Monday , the 29 th ult ., when Bro . J . H . Wright was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by the I . P . M ., Bro . Caffyn , W . M . The following officers were invested by the W . M .: Bros . A . J . Howard , S . W . ; W . E . Morrison , J . W . ; C L . Norris , Chap . ;

C . Tomes , P . M ., Treas . ; C W . Tomes , P . M ., Sec ; J . Creighton , S . D . ; G . Fowler , J . D . ; C . H . Haine , P . M ., D . C ; T . Vine , I . G . ; John Easter , P . M ., Org . ; J . A . Skinner and O . F . Jones , Stwds . ; E . Goldring , Tyler ; and W . Pennington , Asst . Tyler . Bro . C . H , Haine , P . M ., was unanimously elected Charity Steward . The brethren afterwards dined togetherunder the

presi-, dency of the newly-installed W . M ., who was supported by Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Farncombe , P . M ., P . G . W . ( Mayor of Lewes ); R . Pidcock , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; W . L . Wallis , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; G . A . Wallis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; several W . M . ' s of

lodges in the province and other visiting and resident brethren . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a capital programme of music was carried out under the direction of Bro . John Easter , P . M ., Org ., assisted by Bro . W . Leach . *

HALSTEAD . — Joshua Nunn Lodge ( No . 2154 ) - —Visit of Lord Brooke , P . G . M—On Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., there was a very large gathering of Freemasons to witness the installation of Bro . Mark Gentry , S . D . 16 72 , as W . M . of the above lodge , and the interest in the proceedings was much enhanced by the fact that Lord Brooke , Prov . Grand Master of Essex , had

promise dto be present . His lordship reached Halstead , from Faston Lodge , Dunmow , between 2 and 3 o'clock , and , having been escorted to the lodge room with the customary honours , witnessed the initiation of two new members , the ceremony being faultlessly performed by the W . M ., Bro . Vero W . Taylor , P . M . 1312 , P . P . S . G . W . At its conclusion , Bro . Taylor proceeded to instal his

successor ( Bro . Mark Gentry ) in a manner that called forth the commendations of all present . The officers for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . T . I . Cavil ] , P . M . 1312 , P . P . G . D ., S . W . ; R . G . Kellett , P M . 1312 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . W . ; Vero W . Taylor , P . M . 1312 , P . P . S . G . W ., I . P . M . and Treas . ; E . H . Inman ,

P . M . 1312 , P . G . R ., Sec ; George Copus , W . M . 1312 , P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; Harris Hills , J . D . ; Z . Hunt , l . G . and Pendle , Tyler . ' At the conclusion of the ceremony , Lord Brooke , who was loudly applauded , said it gave him very great pleasure to be present at the installation meeting of this very young lodge , though those feelings were somewhat mingled with sadness when he recollected

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that at the formation of the lodge he was asked by the very worthy brother after whom it was named to come and perform the consecration ceremony , and it had ever been a matter of regret that at the last moment he was prevented from coming . The lodge had suffered considerable drawback by the death of Bro . Joshua Munn , so soon after the launching of the lodge ; but in the hands of those who

had been carrying on the work of the lodge , and those who were following on , he ( Lord Brooke ) had no doubt but that it would prosper and become a most useful one in the province . In conclusion , Lord Brooke congratulated Bro . Vero Taylor upon the excellent way in which he had conducted the ceremonies of the day , and wished Bro . Mark Gentry a happy and successful year of office .

The Worshipful Master , on behalf of the lodge , thanked Lord Brooke for his kind words , and also for his courtesy in visiting their little lodge . They had , as his lordship had remarked , felt very much the loss of Bro . J oshua Nunn , and out of respect for his memory did not admit any new members for 12 months . But brethren were now joining them , and new candidates coming forward , so that he had no doubt in time their ' s would be one of not the least

successful lodges in his lordship ' s province . The Worshipful Master , in the name of the lodge , presented a valuable P . M . 's jewel to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Vero Taylor , who , in acknowledging it , said it would be valued by him more highly than any other Masonic jewel he possessed . the Worshipful Master then asked the members of the

lodge to accept a lodge banner as a memento of his taking the chair . The gift was acknowledged by the I . P . M ., who said if it had not been for the liberality of Bro . Gentry in giving them that handsome banner , they would not have had one for some time to come . The P . M's . jewel and banner were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

The W . M . was then re-elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee ; and the lodge having been closed , between 50 and 60 brethren sat down to dinner in the Town Hall , a splendid repast being well served by the host of the George Hotel . In the course of the alter dinner speeches , Lord Brooke again expressed his pleasure at being present on so

auspicious occasion , and hoped the lodge would prosper . The visitors present included the Right Hon . the Lord Brooke , P . G . M . ; Bros , the Rev . Dr . Sedgwick , P . G . Chap . England ; C H . Driver , P . G . S . of Works England ; Thos . J . Railing , P . M . and Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C England , P . G . Sec . Essex ; Frank Whitmore , P . M . 276 , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . Hennemeyer , P . M . 51 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Geo .

Harrison , I . P . M . 51 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . E . H . Crate , P . M . 6 97 , P . P . G . C . ; J . F . Hills , P . M . 1224 , P . P . J . G . VV . Suffolk ; J . C . Pratt , P . M . 1224 , Prov . S . G . W . Suffolk ; G . H . Gnmwood , P . M . 1224 , P . P . G . S . of W . Suffolk ; Chas . Hy . Vincent , P . M . 1823 , P . P . G . R . Suffolk ; Miller Jutsum , P . M . 95 ; John Whally , P . M . 172 ; C S . Guodchild , VV . M . 1 S 23 ; Bane L . Tandy , P . M . 12 S 0 ,

P . P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Malyn , P . M . 1312 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Fred . C . Lake , P . M . 1312 ; John J . C Turner , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . O . ; C . W . Gnmwood , P . M . 1224 ; J . M . Knight , P . M . 95 ; C . T . Bromwich , I . P . M . 253 ; D . Alston , P . M . 1224 ; W . Inghs Mason , W . M . 1224 , Prov . G . Stwd . Suffolk ; H . F . Hills , 1224 ; John Sidney Smith , 1224 ; C Joslin , S . W . 1224 ; T . Bevington ; Jos . George , 1224 ; VV . J . Ward , J . vV . 1 S 23 ; Andrew boa ,

J . D . 1823 ; R . Wayman , S . D . 1823 ; H . L . Piidmore , 214 S ; b . D . C . Ablitt , J . W . 51 ; H . E . Williams , J . D . 51 ; Stephen Cartor , 1224 ; F . H . Cozens , Org . 907 ; F . riorsman , S . W . 51 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; VV . L . Barratt , 1319 ; W . A . Perryman , 903 ; W . G . Watford , P . M . 1224 ; H . J . Skingley , W . M . 697 , P . G . Stwd . ; S . G . Redfern , P . M . 1672 ; J . W . Cook , P . M . 1672 ; and Jas . Perkins , P . M . 1672 .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Prior , W . M . j Leng , S . W . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Dandridge , S . D . ; Penrose , J . D . ; H . G . Pitt , l . G . ; Dealer , Amos , Millington , Entecott , and Waghorn . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and connrmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dealer personating the candidate .

The lodge was called olT , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were well answered by Bro . Millington . The iudge was advanccu to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , the VV . M . giving the explanation of the working tools at length . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Leng was elected W . M . for the tnird ihursday in this month . The annuzl banquet was fucd to take place at the above addie & s on Thursday , the 29 th inst . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , tne 6 th inst ., at the eagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , VV . M . ; W . T . Dillon , S . W . ; Stevens , J . W . j F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . J . Stratum , Sec . pro . tern . ; J . R . Hill , S . D . ; J . W . Manktelow , J . D . ; L . N . Nerwich , l . G . ; K . Dillon , P . M ., and S . B . Nightingale . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , bro . iMghiingale candidate , bro . Nightingale having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly intrusted . The lod ^ e was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nightingale cauuiuatc . The lodge was then opened in the ihira Degree , and the third section of this lecture Was worked by the Preceptor . The lodge was tntn closed . Bro . W . 1 ' . Dillon was elected W . M , fur the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j E . F . Nash , S . W . ; J . Pattison , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; L ) . S . Long , sec ; A . Cavers , 6 . D . ; F . Craggs , j . D . j C . Hopkins , l . G . ; and G . E . Higginson . ine lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture

was worked by the brethren , unuer the direction ot the Preceptor . The ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Higginson being the candidate . The ludt » e was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Nash , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . rvash , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the 16 th instant , the 9 th instant being set apart for the working of the Fifteen Sections . The annual supper takes place on the 23 rd inst .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . C . M , Coxon , W . M , ; J . C . Yates , S . W . ; J . Petch , J . VV . ;

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VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; A . Wolter , S . D . ; J . G . Cobb In C . Hilier , l . G . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . M . Scarlett , and R . Loomes ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the ' last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie candidate . Bro . Hillcr having offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree , was duly questioned and entrusted . The lod ^ e was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Hilier candidate ' The lodge was closed in the Second Degreeand the W . M . vacated

, the chair in favour of Bro . Scarlett . The balance-sheet of the lodge—audited by Bros . Cobb and Yates—was read , approved , and adopted . The brethren then proceeded to the election of officers when the following were unanimously re-elected : Bros . Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; John Petch , W . M . 1471 , Treasurer ; and C M . Coxon , Secretary . Bros . Hancock , Petch , and Coxon thanked ' the brethren for their re-election . Bro . Yates was elected VV . M for the next meeting , and appointed , the officers in rotation . The ' lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meetlne was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel Borough , when there were present Bros . VV . Roots , VV . M ¦ VV * Holliuay , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . VV . ; W . Wingham , Prece ' ptor- ' Fred . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; J . Hattersley , S . D . ; I . Halsey . ID C . Hurl , l . G . ; and others . * ' ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation rehearsed

was , with Bro . Wingham as candidate . Bro . Hattersley having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Hattersley candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Th ; VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro Holliday , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the nextmeeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S W on Thursday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . •VV * Hancock , S . W . ; C . Lambert , J . W . j VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; G ' Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; G . Stafford , S . D . ; E . Bux . on J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , l . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; H . G . Marsden ' W . Proudfoot , F . | ackson , VV . Wingham , E . J . D . Bromley L * Lichtenfeld , H . Luding , T . C . Seary , J . L ) . GrahamG . Smith "

, John L . Meyrick , t £ . Chamberlain , and C . Lambert . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . VV . Brindley , Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The ludge was opened in the Second Degree . Bio . VV . Hancock , S . W ., worked 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . E . J . D . Bromley having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to tne

p irst uegree . 1 he lodge was called off and on . The lodge was resumtd to the Third Uegree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was ciosed In the Third and the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that Bro . VV . Hancock , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Seconded by the J . W . and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . I 79 t ) .-A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golohawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M .-H . Gilbert , S . W . ; R . Josey , P . M ., J . W . j James Sims , Deputy Preceptor ; Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ) : VV . G . Jennings , S . D . ; F . Woodard , J . D . ; J . Arnott , l . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; W . A . Cubitt , P . M . ; VV . Williams , P . M . ; I . H . Wood

P . M . ; M . K . Rice , I . J . Head , L . Cox , and G . E . Higginson . The lodge was opened , ana the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cubitt being candidate . Bro . Head having offered himself as a candidate for passing , was exam . ned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . H . L > . Gilbert , was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . I 8 ) .-A meeting washeld at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the < th instant . Present : Bros . J . Blake , VV . M . ; C . Woods , S . W . ; J . Worth , J . VV . ; J . Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . H . Bolt , acting Sec ; P . Skar , S . D . ; C . E . Betts , J . D . ; J . S . Cory , 1 . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; a . Sidders , and M . K . Rice . The lodge being duly opened , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in an able manner by the W . M ., Bro . Sidders being the candidate . The 4 th Section of the First Degree was afterwards worked by the Preceptor , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . C . Hopkins , W . M . ; T . W . Biggs , S . W . ; D . Long , J . VV . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Brown . Sec . ; H . D . Aslett , S . U . ; D . Cartnoll , P . M ., J . D .: F . Osborne , c , - G- ; A » ; A ' ; J- Sims , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; F . Craggs , R . H . Wimpey , and H . Clark . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Craggs answered the quesli , ns leading to ihe Seco .. d Degree . Thelojge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . vVimpey Demg the candidate . The lodge was opened in the ihird Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . S . Cochrane candidate . The lodge was resumed , and , on the second rising , Bro . Biggs was unanimously elected to occupy the chair on the ijtu instant , tne next meeting being officers' night . After " Hearty good wishes , " the ludge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 303 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the and inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Molony , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Stuttield , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Piper , S . D . ; Rymer , J . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., l . G . ; Roberts , Shaw , Greene , and F . Purncll . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Shaw

Degree . Bro . , a candidate to be raised to the Third Uegree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The luuuc was upened in the lhird . Degree , and the ceremony of rais . ng rencarsed , Bro , Shaw being the ciudiuate . ihe lodge was resumed to the first Degree , wncu me VV . M . vacated tne chair , which was taken by Bro . Snaw , who worked the ceremony ot initiation , Bro . Greene being tne candidate . Bro . Evans was unanimously e . ected VV . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting waa held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Gauden Ho ' tel , Clapfianr road Station ( L . C . & D . K . y , when there were present Bros . F . Hill , VV . M . ; S . ecie , S . W . ; Poole , J . W . ; Wcslley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Folkaid , S . D . ; Hudson , J . D . ; nvans , l . G . ; H . Stokes , Bye , King , Champers , Smith , Chapman , Jones , Alexander , Coe , and Reed . The lodge was opened in due formand the minutes of the last

, meeting were read and confirmed . Tne 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremuiiji of initiation was rencarsed Dy the VV . M ., with Bro . ( ones as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . E . Bye , 141 and 1986 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Bye returned thanks , and promised a trequcnt attendance . The dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro .

Steele was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Steele returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . Brj . VVestley expressed the pleasure he felt in the progress made by the VV . M . Bro . Hill , since he last occupied the position . Tne VV . M . rose for tne third time , and the Secretary called attention to the by-laws , which arranged for the working of tne Fifteen Sections , and was instructed to invite workers from the lodge , and arrange for an early date . The lodge was then closed .