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Dorsetshire ; J . B . Docker , P . M . 1 CS 7 ; Albert Fish , P . M . 13 OC ; and W . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall (/• Vl'flll-H . TOII . ) 'The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to raise Uro . Doble to the 'Third Degree , and to pass Uro . Austin to the Second . A ballot was then taken for two candidates , Mr . I . M .

Campbell and Mr . John Goring , and the latter being present , was duly initiated , the whole of the ceremony being performed by Bro . Dean in a masterly manner . Bro . Dr . David Shorter was then balloted for , and elected , as a joining member , and Bro . Montague Guest also proposed Bro . Hambro , D . G . M . for Dorset , as a joining member . Two other gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the

brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was exceedingly well-served by Bro . Gosden . At the termination of the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in happy terms by the W . M ., and duly honoured . Bro . Travcrs in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that he had much pleasure in doing so , but regretted that their respected 'Treasurer , the

Prov . Grand Master for Dorset was not present to pcrlonn that pleasing duty . He nevertheless was very proud of the honour ; he could not say more than they all felt with regard to the W . M ., and they wished him and the lodge all prosperity . Bro . Dean , in reply , thanked the brethren most heartily . They knew , lie said , the great interest he took in the

Montague Guest Lodge , and it gave him the utmost pleasure to preside over them . In the ceremonies of the lodge everything worked so smoothly that his duties were rendered comparatively easy . 'Their success had been more than they anticipated . He was particularly gratified at the presence , for the first time in the lodge , of Bro . Montague Guest . He could assure them that ho would have been

with them on previous occasions , but he had been unavoidably prevented . That evening he had to leave to attend to his Parliamentary duties , but in April he trusted they would be honoured with his company . 'They had also been honoured that evening with the presence of the D . P . G . M . for Dorset , Bro . Hamliro , who unfortunately had to leave early as well , but as a member of the lodge they hoped to

welcome him at the next meeting . The W . M . then gave the toast of " The Initiate , " whom he was very pleased to see had taken great interest in the ceremony , and he hoped as he proceeded onward that interest would be deepened . Bro . Goring replied in suitable terms . Bro . Dean then proposed "The Health of the Acting

l . P . M ., Bro . Travcrs . " He thanked him for the . kind assistance which he always rendered , often coming a long distance to be present . Bro . 'Travcrs was so well known in Masonry that nothing he could say would add to his met its . Bro . Travcrs , in reply , said that when lirst he took the office of acting l . P . M . he promised to be present as often as he could . Fortunately he had been able to arrange his

business in London to lit into the lodge meeting's . It gave him great pleasure to fill that chair , as he always met there , as in all other lodges , a cordial and hearty reception . The next toast was that of "The Visitors , " the W . M . remarking that no lodge could be more pleased a ' : their presence than the Montague Guest . Bros . Docker , Fish , and Lake replied , each expressing

the great pleasure it had given them to be present , and congratulating the W . M . on the success which had attended fits rule . Bro . Dean then gave " The Health of the Secretary , Bro . | Collier , " than whom a better did not exist in any lodge . Much , he said , depended on the Secretary ; although thc W . M . might do a great deal , if his efforts were not backed by that officer it would be of little use . In Uro .

Collier they had a Secretary zealous in his duties and prompt in all his work . Bro . Collier , in reply , thanked the W . M ., and said that he had only done what every officer ought to do—his duty —and in that he was following in the footsteps of thc W . M . In proposing "iThe Health of the Officers , " Bro . Dean said that no W . M . could be more fortunate than he in his officers . The Senior Warden , Bro . Festa , had seconded him in all his elforts , and when at the expiration of iiis

year of ollice he received from his ( the W . M . s ; hands that gavel , the brethren would feel assured that the duties would be performed as efficiently as he had been able to do . The J . W ., Bro . Hedges , too , had been an excellent worker , and altogether he had reason to be proud of his officers . Bro . Festa , in reply , thanked the W . M . for all the kind

things he had said of him . He felt flattered at being chosen one of the officers of the lodge , and would continue to do all he could to promote its interests . It had started under excellent auspices , and if 'T . G . A . O . T . U . permitted him to succeed the W . M . he would endeavoui to follow in his footsteps . Bro . Hedges also replied , and said that if the officers had not all been such ardent Masons they must have blushed

to hear their praises sounded in thc way they had been that evening ; but whether deserved or not , he thanked the W . M . for all he had said . The other officers also returned thanks , and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close . During thc evening several brethren contributed to the pleasures of the gathering by songs and recitations , which were well received and heartily applauded .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No , 1049 ) . —The first regular meeting was held at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday last . Owing- to the dense fog- there was some delay in opening the proceedings , but eventually all the ollicers were in their respective positions The W . M ., Bro . H . Lovegrove , opened the lodge , supported by Bros . II . B . Marshall , S . W . ; W . E . Farrington , | . W . ; A . J . Cox ,

Secretary ; Firth Groves , S . D . ; H . Baldwin , J . D . ; C Killing , J . G . ; and J . Daly , 'Tyler . Uro . Poore acted as I . P . M .. 'The visitors were Uros . Field , P . M . 902 ; Williams , 72 ; Manning , 177 ; Poore , P . M . 720 ; Knight , 1507 ; Miller , 177 ; Tarr , 1293 , and others . 'The following were elected as joining members : Uros . Day , Colyer , Wilkins , Phillips , Hooper , Axford , and W . Farrington . 'Three

initiates , Messrs . R . Poore , E . Ncwb y , and E . P . Albert , were ballotted for and initiated , the first named ( by the courtesey of the W . M . ) being initiated by his father , who is so well known and respected in the Craft . The discussion and approval of the By-laws fo'lowed . Bro . W . Day was elected Treasurer , Bro . Colyer was appointed M . C ., and Bro . R . Poore , Steward . Thus ended a very succcs-Jul meeting of thc new lodge ,

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SOUTHGATE LODGE ( No . 1950 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge ( which was consecrated by the Grand Secretary and numerous Grand Officers on the 19 th ult . ) was held on Thursday , thc 2 nd inst ., and Messrs . Ward , Dickson , Clcvely and Clarke were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by Bro . R . P . Forge , W . M ., all the

officers being present . The newly-made brothers were very much impressed in thc manner in _ which the W . M . performed the ceremony . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Gilliam , P . M . Stewart Lodge ; Osborne , W . M . Sir Hugh Myddleton ; A' Macpherson , Royal Caledonian ; Dunsfcrd , Industry Lodge ; and others .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., and proved to be one of a most interesting nature , not only because it was the day for the installation of thc new W . M ., but also on account of the large attendance of members and of brethren from other lodges . Punctually at four o'clock fthe brethren having taken

their seats in the spacious hall , the Grand and I rovincial Grand Ollicers , and those of thc lodge , entered in procession , having been marshalled as usual by the excellent Director of Ceremonies . When all had assumed their respective places , the W . M ., Uro . Radway , opened thc lodge , supported by Bros . Dr . H . Hopkins , P . M . 41 , 4-,, OjS . and P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , l . P . M . ; the following P . M . 'sof No . 41 , 'T . B . Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Rubie ,

P . P . G . J . W , ; Capt . R . Peel Floyd , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . S . Turner " , P . P . C . S . D . ; F . Wilkinson , P . P . G . S . Works ; S . G . Mitchell , P . P . G . D . C . ; and P . Braham , P . P . G . Org . All the officers of thc lodge were present , namely , Bros . R . B . Cater , S . W . ; E . J . li . Mercer , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M . and P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; T . Wilton , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W ., Dir . of Cers . ; J . W . Murlis , Sec ; A . Holmes , S . U . ; T . Ames , J . D . ; W . L . Baldwin , Org . ; W .

Peach , I . G . ; T . E . Wilton , Steward ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Among the distinguished members of No . 41 were Col . M . Ramsay , P . D . G . M . Punjaub , India ; C . Wilkinson , P . S . W . ; and F . Baldwin , P . M . 335 . The followingwere present as visitors : of the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 , Bros . Col . J . R . Ford . P . M . and P . P . G . Reg . ; C Milsom , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . C . R . Davey , P . M . and P . G . Chap . ; E . T . Payne , P . M . and P . G . D . ; and

B . H . Watts , P . M . Of the members of thc Royal Albert Edward Lodge , No . 900 , Uros . E . L . Hill , P . M . and W . M . ; C Becket , P . M . ; L . Howes , P . M . and P . P . G . D . C ; W . Scott , P . P . G . S . W . Bristol ; J . Wood , P . M . ; J . Stuckcy , P . M . ; W . Williamson , P . M . and P . P . G . D . C ; J . I lay ward , S . W . ; W . Reeves , P . M . and P . P . G . Org . ; Clements and Thornton . Of visitors from other lodges : Bros . Rev . J . A . Lloyd , W . M . 357 , P . G . Chap . Wilts , and

P . P . G . Chap . Oxon ; W . Uutterfield , P . M . 10 S 5 ; W . Robotham , | . W . 1271 ; J . Hoare , P . M . 973 ; Loder , W . M . and P . M . 379 ; Hartnell , S . W . 772 ; R . Cooke , P . M . 335 ; and G . Kay . Of course there were many members of No . 41 whose names are not recorded here . 'The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . R . C Else having been announced as demanding admission , a deputation of P . M . 's was sent out , by whom lie was escorted to his chair with the

usual salute from all present . 1 he minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , also those of an emergency meeting . Several letters of apology for unavoidable absence were read , notably from Bros . Col , Adair , P . P . G . M . ; W . J . Hughan , P . C . D . & c ; | . L . Stothert , P . M . 5 ; ,, Sic ; Rev . A . G . How , W . M . 53 ; II . C Hopkins , P . M . 379 , P . P . G . D . C Uro . R . B . Cater , W . M . elect , was then presented to Bro . C W .

Radway , thc Installing Master , to receive the benefit of installation . A board of Installed Masters , numbering nearly thirty , was opened , in whose presence Bro . R . U . Cater was duly installed in thc chair of K . S . 'The usual processions , salutations , greetings and proclamations took place , and thc ceremony was concluded by thc customary addresses , that to thc W . M . being given by thc Installing Master , and those to the Wardens and brethren by Bro .

Dr . II . Hopkins , after the W . M . had appointed and invested the following as his officers : Bros . C . \ V . Radway , l . P . M . ; E . | . B . Mercer , S . W . ; J . W . Murlis , J . Wi ; T . P . Ash'e ' y , Treas . ; T . Wilton , P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , P . M ., D . of C ; A . Holmes , Sec ; T . Ames , S . D . ; W . Peach , | . D . ; \ V . L . Baldwin , Org . ; T . E . Wilton , I . G . ; W . IS . Gregory , and J . G . Wilton , Stewards ; Bigwood , 'T yler . The W . M . addressed the brethren at some length ,

thanking them for the honour conferred upon him , pledging himself to do his utmost to maintain the high character of the lodge , and explaining how it was that , though he had been a member of it for fifteen years , he had hitherto been prevented from attaining his present high position . He concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the visitors for their attendance , naming several of distinguished rank , and especially the D . P . G . M ., Uro . R . C . Else .

This was responded to briefl y by the D . P . G . M . on behalf of the whole . He called particular attention to the admirable manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed by Bro . Radway . On the proposition of Bro . Ashley , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to thc retiring W . M . for his eminent services during the past year ; and the compliment was acknowledged in a few words only , in the hope of

expressing himself more fully at a later part of the evening . The lodge was closed at six o ' clock p . m ., and thc brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel for thc banquet , to which nearly eighty sat down , amongst those present being Uro . J . S . Bartram , ( Mayor of Bath ) . The number would have been much greater , but for the circumstance that a very large social political meeting , attended by the Members for Bath , was being held at the Guildhall , and a high-class concert at the Assembly Rooms , it being known that at least

fifteen who would otherwise have been present were prevented by attendance with their families at the latter . The proceedings at the hotel were of the usual pleasant and congratulatory character . 'Ihe entertainment was sumptuous , and the musical arrangements , carried out by professional men , more than usually complete . It maybe added that many brethren from other lodges , whose names have not been given above , and whose arrangements had prevented their attendance at the Masonic Hall , joined the party at thc banquet , thus evincing their respect for the W . M .

PRESCOT . —Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) . —The members of this ancient and most honourable lodge ( one of the oldest in the Province of West Lancashire ) met to celebrate their annual installation festival at thc Crown Hotel ,

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where there was a goodly gathering of the Fraternity . Bro . J . W . Mc'Tear was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . W . Tyrer , P . M . and P . P . S . of \ V ., in a most impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . J . Bamford , S . W . S . H . Hartley , J . W . ; S . Green , Sec . ; E . F . Hall , S . D . ' ; John Goldsworth , J . D . ; Frederick Pritchard , I . G . ; John Leatherbarrow , S . S . ; and W . Goldsworthjun . ISBro

, , .. . W . Tyrer was also invested as 'Treasurer , and Bro . j . Wood , as Organist . Bro . Benjamin Lawton was unanimously re-elected Tyler . The banquet was of a most recherche character , and reflected great credit on Mr . Webster , the proprietor of the hotel . 1 he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and most heartily responded to . 'The musical programmeas

, arranged by Bro . Wood , was an exceptionally good one , the chief vocalists being Bros . G . Barton , Webster Williams , W . lyrer , and J . Wood . About forty-live brethren sat down , and amongst the visitors were Bros . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . West Lane . ; Wilson , J . S . Robinson , Thompson , Brook , and others of St . Helens , and Uro . I . W . Carlile , of Widnes .

NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Tuesday , the 17 th ult ., which in every way was a decided success . I he lodge was opened about seven o ' clock in the evening by the retiring W . M ., Bro . George Kersey , P . G . P ., who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Jas . E . H . Watson P . M ., P . PA . G . D . C , l . P . M . ; Chas . Fendick ,

v \ i P " v ' rilr T ChaS - E ? ? ' J- - ' Geo Baxter P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Treas . ; Arthur E . Le Good , S . D . ; T . C . R . King , J . D . ; J . Dunsford , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; S . N . Berry , P . M P . P G . S of W . Org . ; W . J . Butler , P . G . Steward , J . G . ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of \\ . ; I-.. C . Ihompson , and Thos . Smith , junr . Stewards ; Joshua Morse , lyler . Among the brethren present , in addition to those above mentioned , were Uros . Joseph Stanley . P . M .. P . P . A .

O . U . C . ; U . D . Kay , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; G . R . Fitt , 213 , 1 . S 0 S ; CStapleton , W . Baldwin , Hy . Fitt , F . Uurtonshaw , P . Soman , P . G . Steward ; Geo . Carpenter , R . J . Silburn , Bexheld C . W . Bacon , 2 , 3 , , 500 and 1 S 0 S , - » ' , ¦ ar , ! \ , Samu ?| - Among the visitors wcte Bros . E . Baldwin , P . M 40 , 943 ; G . Jewson , W . M . 93 ; J . H . Urockba k , ' V W , \ M A ' n ! , * A - 3 «*{ »• Heldson . W . M . ft ? J J "? k : Ual ry . P-M ., P . G . D . C ,: T . Camolinir . P . M ..

« V vr" ^ - , Green W . M . ; J . J . Hunt , T . Winter , W . N . Cooper , Hy . Roshng , R . E . Thorns , W . M . 94 , ; ft . f'Efi ; - ffiU : s ST * . K vSrp ^ Gt ^ : A Bollard ' P . M P . A . D . C / 500 V . {/ W ^ f £ f'f . Dixon , iSos . ; and J . W . Urownc , 807 , P . G . Steward ( Freemason ) . 'The lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous dul

meeting were y read and confirmed , and the ceremony of inducting Bro . Charles Fendick into the chair of K . S . then took place , which was very ably performed by Bros . Jas . I-.. II . Watson and James Dunsford , who carried out the proceedings with remarkable care and precision . Uro . I-cndick having been duly installed , appointed his ollicers as follows : Uros . Geo . Kersey , l . P . M . ; Chas . E . Sexton , S . W . ; Arthur E . Le Good , J . W .: H .

Young-«?"*¦ ,, V - V > ' K - Kinff . S . D . ; W . J . Butler , J . D . ; W Baldwin , I . G . ; S . N . Berry , Org . ; Jas . Dimsford , M . C . ; I-. C . I hompson and Thos . Smith , jun ., Stewards , who were respectivel y invested with the collars of their ollice . Bro . Geo . Baxter was then re-elected Treas . and Un > . Joshua Morse , 'T yler . Some other unimportant business having bean transacted , Hearty good wishes" were civen bv tlie visitintr

brethrcn , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . I he brethren then adjourned to a banquet , admirably prepared and supplied by Uro . E . Wilkin , the Steward of the Club , at thc conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and comjilimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged . In the course of the evening Uro . Geo . Kersey rose and proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in highly complimentary terms , and spoke of him as one deserving the

esteem of the brethren of the lodge ; that they found in him a true brother in his Masonic , private , and business rapacities . It was in consequence of this geniality that the brethren had thought fit to jilacc him in his present proud position ; and he trusted the brethren woufd rally round and support him to make the ensuing year successful to the lodge . In conclusion , Uro . Kersey observed that he trusted Bro . Pen wick in his new position would be a true and shining light in Masonry , that its beauty might appear

more radiant . Bro . Fendick rose amidst great enthusiasm , and responded in suitable terms , promising thc brethren that it should ever be his duty to promote the welfare of the lodge , and strictly to adhere to the ritual of Masonry . The next important toast was proposed by the W . M ., which was "'The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . Kersey , " and spoke of the present duty as bcintr a very onerous .

although [ ileasing one , inasmuch as their past year had been highly successful for thc lodge . He commented at length upon Uro . Kersey ' s good qualifications , and concluded by observing that he had been deputed by the officers and brethren of thc lodge to present Bro . Kersey with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel subscribed for by them , stating that the brethren were unanimous in thinking I 3 ro . Kersey well deserved the honour .

Ihe jewel bore the following inscription on the back thereof : " Presented to Bro . George Kersey , W . M . Perseverance Lodge , No . 213 , by thc officers and brethren , as a mark of esteem and regard . Jan . 17 , 1 SS 2 . " Uro . Kersey , on rising to respond , was received with great applause , and observcd | thcir kindness and present had created in him a feeling of difficulty in that he could not sufficiently thank them for the honour they had done him ,

which came so unexpectedly ; he could only express to them his very deep gratitude . He observed that his year of ofiice had been a pleasant one , in that he had always received the cordial and hearty support of his officers , which had rendered his duties less onerous . He was proud to congratulate the brethren on their success during thc

past year . They had had the average number of initiations , the funds of the lodge were in a prosperous condition , and that it had ever been his [ ileasing duty to keep it so ; and that so long as he should be connected with them he should ever consider it to be his duty to work for the honour and welfare of . thc lodge . Bro . Kersey resumed his scat amidst hearty applause .