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Apologies were received from the following brethren for unavoidable absence : Bros . VV . Kelly , P . P . G . M . ; R . Waite , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . Stretton , P . M . 279 ; J . II . Marshall , P . M ., S . W . 279 and 1007 ; C . E . Stretton , P . M . 270 ; G . Brocklebank , 523 ; A . M . Duff , P . M . 523 ; W . T . Rowlett , P . M . 523 ; G . Odell , P . M . 523 ; T . A . Wykes , P . M . 523 ; J . H . Cooper , 523 ; J . A . Corah , 523 ;

J . B . Fowler , VV . M . 1560 ; R . S . Poller , P . M . 1560 ; J . Chadwick , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . Lancashire , P . G . Swd . Br . Eng . ; G . Brockbank , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; R . C Clephan , Percy Wallis , Prov . G . Sec . Derbyshire ; Silver Hall , T . Wright ( Mayor of Leicester ) , P . M . 1391 ; I . Hart ( ex-Mayor of Leicester ) , 279 ; and several others . After a cold luncheon at the George Hotel for the

brethren from a distance , the lodge vvas opened , and after the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot vvas taken for the election as a joining member of Bro . A . VVellington , 17 S 2 , and he was declared unanimously elected . The Treasurer ' s statement was next received and adopted , thanks being passed to Bro . Keep for his services in the office during thc past year , after vvhich Bro . W . d'Auvergne Barnard vvas

raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The ceremony of installing Bro . Coltman , the VV . M . elect , in the chair cf K . S . was then proceeded with , and was most effectively performed by Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C . Eng ., assisted by Bros , the Rev . C . Henton Wood , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , and Miles J . Walker , P . P . J . G . W ., Prov . G . D . of C , the Board of Installed Masters

numbering 29 . At the close of the ceremony , Bro . Coltman , the newly-installed Master , said his first and pleasing duty in assuming the responsibility of the office must be to thank the eminent brethren—the D . P . G . M ., the Prov . G . Sec , and the Prov . G . D . of C . —for having so effectively , as well as so efficiently , performed the ceremony of installation . He then presented to the lodge a very handsome new

silllodge banner , on which the name and emblems of the Vale of Catmos Lodge and the name of the donor vvere beautifully embroidered in silk , and vvhich , it is needless to say , was received by the members vvith the usual form of approval . The W . M . then invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . W . H . Goodwin , I . P . M . ; C . R . Morris , S . W . ; J . L . Hassan , J . W . ; the Rev . C

J . B . Scriven , M . A ., Chap . ; VV . Keep , P . M ., Treas . ; J . D . Bennett , P . M ., Sec ; J . Chambers , S . D . ; W . d'Auvergne Barnard , J . D . ; A . ' W . Tuck , D . ot C ; W . Bramley , I . G . j J . Read , P . M ., and B . Furley , Stewards ; and G . Faulkes , Tyler . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C . Eng ., presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . H . Goodwin , a handsome complimentary P . M . ' s jewel

( Manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge , and vvhich was gratefully acknowledged by Bro . Goodwin . The regular business having been gone through , the lodge vvas then closed , the biethren having in the interval before the banquet an opportunity of visiting the Castle , with all its associations and numerous relics , as well as the curious and interesting

collection of horse shoes presented from time to time by membeis of the peerage . The banquet took place at the George Hotel , where nearly all the brethren vvho had attended the installation , as well as a number of others who arrived later , numbering altogether sixty-six , assembled at five o ' clock , under the presidency of Bro . Coltman , W . M ,, vvho was supported

by a distinguished array of P . G . Officers and P . M . ' s . A magnificent spread was provided by Bro . J . Read , the worthy host of the hotel , the only drawback being that a very great many more brethren turned up than vvere expected , not having signified their intention of being present , and the room vvas consequently rather inconvenientl y crowded , though Bro . Read did all it vvas possible to do under

such circumstances to make all happy and comfortable . At the close of the repast the VV . M . proposed the usual toasts , which were drunk vvith hearty enthusiasm , " The Health of her Majesty the Queen" being followed by "The National Anthem , " and that of "The M . W . G . M . and Grand Officers , " by "God bless the Prince of VVales , " the solos in both being finely given by Bro . T . B . Laxton .

The latter toast vvas appropriately acknowledged by Bro . George Toller , P . M ., P . D . P . G . M , P . S . G . W . Eng . The W . M . next gave "The Health of the Rt . Hon . the Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M ., and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " coupled vvith the name of Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . P . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., which was received vvith much approbation .

Bro . S . S . Partridge said he had great pleasure in responding to the toast on lehalf of the P . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrers , whom he represented on that occasion . It was a very great pleasure to be there to witness their old and well respected Bro . Coltman installed in the chair of that Craft lodge . He vvas sure Bro . Coltman vvould worthily fill the position to which he had that day been

exalted , and it was a great advantage to the Vale of Catmos Lodge to have such an excellent brother in the chair . The very large attendance of the brethren there that day fully testified to the gteat respect in which Bro . Coltman vvas held , and he was sure they vvould all heartily join in wishing him a very pleasant and prosperous year of office .

Bro . the Rev . C . H . Wood , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , and Bro . Miles J . Walker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Prov . G . D . C , also replied . Bro . VV . H . Goodwin , I . P . M ., in a highly complimentary manner gave the toast of " The Valeof Catmos Lodgeand the Worshipful Master , " which vvas drunk vvith much enthusiasm .

Bro . J . M . Bentley , Mus . Doc , here most appropriately and effectively sang the following new Masonic song , written by Bro . R . R . Bealey , and set to . music by Dr . Bentley , vvho vvas his own accompanist : —

HERE'S TO HIS HEALTH IN A SONG . " The world is so hard and so stony , That if a man is to get through , He need have the courage of Nelson , And plenty of Job's patience too .

But a man vvho is kind to another , And cheerfully helps him along , God bless such a man and a Brother , And here ' s to his health in a song . And here ' s to his health , here ' s to his health . And here ' s to his health in a song .

This life is as cheerless as Winter To those who are cold in the heart , But the-man who is warm in his nature Bids Winter for ever depart .

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The ground that he treads on will blossom , 'Till beauties around him shall throng , God bless such a man and a Brother , And here ' s to his health in a song . And here ' s to his health , here's to his health , And here's to his health in a song .

As clouds that in sunshine are open , And silver'd by light passing through , So men vvho are gen ' rous in spiiit Are bless'd by the good deeds they do . There ' s nothing like helping another For getting one's own self along , Who does this is truly a Brother , And here's to his health in a song . And here ' s to his health , here ' s to his health

And here ' s to his health in a song . " It is needless to say this very appropriate song was greatly applauded . Bro . Councillor Cleaver also sang "A Friar of Orders Grey . " The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging the toast , specially referred to the excellent services which had been rendered to the lodge by Bros . Bennett , Keep , and Miles J .

Walker , as well as their successors , vvho had also worked very hard for the success of the lodge , and he vvas sure they would excuse him specially mentioning Bro . Lionel Chamberlain . In conclusion , the W . M . concluded by proposing "The Health of the P . M . ' s of the Vale of Catmos Lodge , " vvhich was suitably acknowledged by Bro . W . H . Goodwin , I . P . M .

The toast of " The Visitors and Sister Lodges " vvas responded to by Bro . F . G . Boden , W . M . 779 . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was duly honoured , and , Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C , England , having been obliged to leave , Bro . Furley acknowledged it . " The Officers of the Lodge" and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . During the evening Bro . H , Nicholson , the eminent

flautist , of Leicester , gave a magnificent flute solo from " Lurline , " and Bios . T . B . Laxton , VV . H . Barrow , Mus . Doc , J . M . Bentley , Mus . Doc , S . Cleaver , VV . H . Noble , and other brethren contributed to the harmony and enjoyment of the assembly , vvhich was also enhanced by merry peals from the church bells , and the proceedings vvere altogether of the most happy and enjoyable character , the newly-installed brother being complimented and congratulated upon all hands .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met at the Clarence Hotel , on the 30 th ult . Among those present were Bros . E . VV . Warner , VV . M . ; J . Finch , S . W . ; VV . J . Porter , J . VV . ; J . Piller , P . M . Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary ; F . P . Hill , S . D . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , J . D . ; J . R . Barnes , I . G . ; J . Bonella , Stwd . ; T . C .

Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Ruffell , Org . ; F . Chandler , P . M . 1656 ; Middleweek , W . Smith , J . Hall , E . Hall , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . S . G . D . Middx ., P . M . 1503 , & c ; Argyle , P . M . 94 6 , ; Hardnott , J . W . 901 ; C . J . Morse , J . D . 1257 ; VV . J . Mason , J . D . 2150 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for Mr . Henry Cutler , and on proving to be unanimous he was duly initiated into Craft mysteries . Bros . E . Hall and F . J . Jelly were passed , and Bro . J . HaU raised to the Third Degree , the arduous ceremonies being most ably performed , Bro . Finch , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected VV . M . ; J . Piller re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Gilbert re-elected Tyler .

The Audit Committee having also been elected , Bro . Finch , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , vvas appointed Steward to represent the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the Girls' ochool . It being Bro . Warner ' s second year of office as W . M ., a special gold bar vvas voted to him . The Treasurer having given notice of motion to vote five guineas to Bro . Finch ' s list , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned

to refreshment . The customary toasts followed . Bro . J . T . Briggs ably responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers ; " Bro . Walls for " The Past Masters , " and Bro . Hardnott for " The Visitors . " An excellent programme of music vvas provided by Bros . Ruffell , E . and J . Hall , Finch , and Porter .

SUNDERLAND . —Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —The last regular meeting of the above lodge , held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , vvas a very interesting one . Two candidates were balloted for , elected , and initiated , one by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . J . J . Brown , M . A ., P . P . G . C , and the other by Bro . Robt . Singleton , W . M . 97 . There were several visitors present .

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TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . W . Martin , P . M . 879 , VV . M . ; Milbourn , VV . M . 13 , Preceptor , S . VV . ; Waterman , P . M . 147 , J . W . ; J . G . Dale . S . W . 169 , S . D . j Talbot , 65 , J . D . ; Akehurst , jun ., 132 G , I . G . ; Vellenovveth , 169 , Hon . Sec . ; and a numerous assemblage of members and visitors . Amongst ihe latter was Bro . Hookvvav , 483 , New York .

fhe lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeiing vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Akehurst , sen ., Walters , Talbot , Beavis , Appleby , and H . A . Dale . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture vvere worked by Bros . Akehurst , jun ., Tokely , Waterman , E . C . Talbot , and Milbourn . The lodge vvas called

off anil on . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the Sections of the Third Lecture vvere worked by Bros . Tokely , Lazarus , and Stamp . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Applebyand Shortlands , 13 ; Tokely , 1373 ; Mcthristis , 40 $ ( S . C . ); Fryer , S . W . S 79 ; VV . H . Walters , 1559 ; and Stamp , P . M . 1178 , vvere unanimously

elected members of the lodge , and the dues were collected . On the third rising a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was given to the W . M . for theskill and urbanity with which he had presided . The W . M . suitably responded , and congratulated the working brethren on their efficiency . A cordial vote of thanks was also accorded to the working brethren , for whom Bro , Milbourn gracefully replied . The lodge was then closed ,

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Jn ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 5 th inst ,, when there were present Bros . S . T . Hill , W . M . ; T . Boyden , S . W . ; C , Parsons , J . W . ; H . J . Eyers , S , D . ; J . Bartlett , J . D . ; H .

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Jordan , l . G . ; H . Slyman , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; P . Recknell , f . M ., Treas . ; C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . j H . Halliday , E . R . Smith , Dr . J . Povvdrell , J . VV . Smith , P . M . ; II . Palmer , J . p . Poynter , ana F . J . Holden . ' the lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of tlie Lecture . Thc ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Halliday candidate . Bto . Halliday , candidate for passing ,

answered tlie questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and vvas examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in tile Second Degree , and ihe ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . It vvas propused , seconded , and carried unanimously , tnat the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensuing week . It vvas also proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , vote of thanks be recorded

that a on the minules to Bro , H . Slyman for so ably acting as Preceptor that evening . Bro . li . K . Smith obtained the lirst draw of the ballot of the Masonic Charitable Association . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas clused . The next ballot takes place on Monday , the 19 th inst ,, there being no meeting on the 26 th .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . W 3 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the eagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . R . Dillon , VV . M . ; . W . Cuff , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . VV . j F . G . Baker , P . M ' ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . | . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tern . ); W . Chappie , S . D . ; R . Ross , j . D . ; R . T . Redfeam , I . G . j C . Stallibrass , Stwd . j 1-1 . Wells , S . 1 . Hnmfress , H . Ward , and Bond . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Wells candidate , The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Humfrcss , having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Hnmfress candidate . The lodge vvas closed down . Bros . Ward , Bond , and Ross vvere elected joining members . Bio , Cuff was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , ami the ofiicers vvere appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Heartv good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on thc 25 th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . VV . J . Coplestone , VV . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . W . j A . Williams , J . W . j D . a . Long , Sec . ; F . Craggs , S . D . j C . Hopkins , J . D . ; II . Oliver , Stwd . ; Collin , P . M . ; Alais , P . M . ; E . Chamberlain , W , G . Coat , and E . Lucas . 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 , Chamberlain being the candidate . Bro . Coat having given proofs of his proficiency , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony o £ passing rehearsed . Bro . Lucas having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . W . C . Williams vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchcster-tcrrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , S . W . 1425 , W . M . j A . Hardy , VV . M . 201 , S . W . j J . Potter , J . VV ., - G . Read , P . M . 511 , 1767 , & c , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . j u . ' VV . Battley

, S . D . j C . S . Mote , J . D . ; A . W . Thompson , l . G . j J . H . Taylor , Stwd . j Dr . J . Inglcby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 " ( a . C ) , P . P . G . Treas . Dcvonj Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; C . T . Thomson , W . M . 16 97 j D . Moss , T . Middleweek , J . H . Baxter , W . Death , and J . Smith .

ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Death being candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and i ' hird Degrees , and , after thc usual preliminaries , thc ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the' First Degree . Bro . Hardy was elected W . M . tor the next meeting , and appointed the officer ' s in rotation . A communication from Bro . Beaumont , 1343 , was read . After " Heany good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . ^ ij —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inat ., at the Railway Tavern , Baitcrsea Rise , S . VV . Present : Bros . Bnrcham Cooper , I . P . M , i 44 r , W . M . j Hawkins , 1507 , S . W . j Prince , 903 , J . W . j Higerty , P . M . 1044 , 1714 , P . J . G . D . Surrey , Preceptor ; Wright , 1158 , S . D . ; Gill , 903 , J . D . j George , A . D . C . 903 , l . G . and Sec . ; Squires , P . M . 3 , 8119 , P . P . G . a . B . Surrey j Carter , P . M . 1044 ; H . James , Org . 902 ; Rashleigh , 903 ; and Milter .

'The iodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas Oj-encd in the Second Degree . Bro . Miller , as candidate , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . Lodge opened in the third Degree , and thc Ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge resumed to tne First Degree . Bro . Higerty , Preceptor , worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture in his luual excellent manner , and at its close received

the thanks of the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Rashleigh was unanimously elected a joining member , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for tne second time , when it was proposed by the Preceptor , aed seconded by the J . W ., that the S . VV ., Bro . Hawkins , be elected VV . M . tor the next meeting —carried unanimously . Bro . Hawkins returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting vvas held 011 Tuesday , the Oth inst ., at the Cock x ' avern , Highbury . Present : Bros , scanett , W . M . j Napper , S . W . j G . Reynolds , J . W . J Hancock , Preceptorj Petch , Treas . ; Coxon , Sec ; Loomes , S . D . j Harding , J . D . j Cobb , l . G . ; Duncan , Kilsby , Yates , Noakes , and Boyden . The iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was then rehearsed , Bro . Duncan acting as candidate . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first tune , Bro . Hancock proposed , aud Bro . Cobb seconded , that Bros . Boyden , 295 , and Yates , 130 b , be elected joining members—carried unanimously . On rising for the second time , Bro . Hancock

proposed , and Bro . Reynolds seconded , that Bro . Napper be elected vV . M . for the next meeting—carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his ollicers in rotation . Ou rising for the third time , bro . Hancock proposed , and Bro . Harding seconded , that a vote of thanks to the W . M , be recorded on thc minutes tor thc efficient manner in vvnich he had performed ihe duties of his ollice for thc first time in this lodge of instruction ; this was aiso carried

unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed . The monthly meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association—Bros . D . P . Hulness , P . M ., (' resident ; J . Petch , J . W ., Treas . ; and C . M . Coxon , Sec . —vvas then held , and a ballot vvas taken for a Life-Governorship , vvhich vvas allotted to Bro . Pheasant . Tne Association has ueen in existence twelve months , and thirteen Life-Governorships have been appropriated .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , th ; ist inst ., at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , Londonstreet , I'enchurch-street , E . G ., vvhen there were present Bros . Barnes , VV . M . ; Smith , S . W , ; Blake , J . VV . ; Gregory , S . D . ; Durmer , J . D . j Gaskell , P . M ., l . G . ; Driffield , P . M ., Preceptor ;

Lewis , P . M ., Treas . j Colley , Hon . Sec . ( pro tcm . ) j Ives , P . M . j Beadie , Amoit , Joyce , ana McGee . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read aud confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Arnott candidate . Bro , Arnott answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , ancl vvas entrusted , The