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J . D . Ward , 153 ; F . R . H . Ivey , ijSSj A . Maitland , J . W . 1247 ; C . H . Coles , 10119 ; F . A . James , J . D . 1247 j Dr . R . T . Meadows , S . W . 1071 j and W . D . B . Symons , Org . 705 . In the toasts which followed , Bro . Dr . Meadows replied for "The Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall . "

When "The I . P . M . and the Past Masters" was proposed , a heavy curb gold albert , with a handsomely-engraved gold medal attached , was presented to the I . P . M ., with the inscription— "Presented to W . Bro . W . J . Sweet by the members of Lodge Fortitude , 105 , as a small recognition of his services as W . M . fonSoi and I . P . M . 1892 . February

1 st , 1 S 93 . " Seventy brethren were present , and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed . Several brethren , including Bros . Jew , J . Hicks , R . B . Twose , J . J acobs , and others , entertained with songs and recitations , and Mr . Pearce ' s band played selections .

SALISBURY . Elias de Derham Lodge ( No . 586 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . the Earl of Radnor , P . G . M ., installed Bro . E . Waters as W . M . of the lodge . There was a numerous attendance , amongst those present being Bros . E . H . Hulse , M . P . j Col . Everett , W . H .

Gramshaw , the Mayor of Salisbury , H . Bevir , Provincial Grand Secretary j and Ponting . The installation ceremony was conducted by the Provincial Grand Master , the presentation of the working tools and the proclaiming being done by Bros . W . C . Powning and E . Hale . The Worshipful Master invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . Fullford , I . P . M . ; G . Harris , S . W . j

K . A . B . Elers , J . W . j the Rev . F . W . Macdonald , Chap . ; J . Rumbold , Treas . j E . Hale , Sec . j F . Sutton . S . D . j W . Flower , J . D . j E . Bartlett , D . C . j F . Hodding , l . G . j F . Aston Dawes and H . W . Rigden , Stwds . j and Silverthorne , Tyler . A banquet followed at the White Hart Hotel , the W . M . presiding , supported by the Prov . Grand Master of the province .

SCUNTHORPE . St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 2078 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . W . Campbell , W . M . j S . M . Peace , S . W . ; A . J . Wilkins , S . D . ; J . E . Chessman , J . D . ; J . Reed , Treas . ; R . J . Swabey , I . G . ; G . Dove , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Langbridge ,

P . P . G . S . of W . ; Rev . E . M . Weigall , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . Spilman , G . W . Alcock , J . Naylor . and W . M . Campbell . Visitors : Bros . T . Staniforth , 14 S 2 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Constable , Chap . 14 S 2 , W . M . 2259 , P . G . Stwd . ; A . L . Peace , Treas . 2259 ; R . N . Brunyer , W . M . 14 S 2 ; C . Fox , S . W . 14 S 2 j C A . Cheesman , W . M . 12 S 2 j and others . After the lodge wasduly opened , Bro . Constable presented

Bro . S . M . Peace , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation . Bro . Campbell performed the ceremony up to the proclamations , when Bro . A . L . Peace ( father of the W . M . ) , gave the addresses in a very impressive manner . " Hearty good wishes " were given all round . Bro . Staniforth appealed on behalf of the Lincolnshire Masonic Benevolent

Institution , and the W . M . responded that it should receive attention at the next lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Blue Bell , where Bro . Swabey had prepared an excellent banquet . The W . M . was well supported , and complimentary toasts , excellent songs , & c , made a very pleasant evening .

SOUTH SHIELDS . Hedworth Lodge ( No . 241 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place on the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Ingham-street . It being the first year of the lodge , a large number of brethren were present . Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., presided , and in very appropriate terms alluded to the success of the lodge , and as

a mark of his appreciation of the good feeling which existed , he presented to the lodge a framed photograph of a full complement of the officers . Bro . William Dalziel , VV . M . elect , was then installed by Bro . Moffett , P . M ., the ceremony being conducted in a very impressive manner . Bro . Dalziel afterwards invested the following as officers for the year : Bros . T . G . Mabane , P . P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . j C . P .

Bell , S . W . j C R . Toomer , J . W . j J . Geary , Chap , j R . W . Graham , Sec j C F . Sutcliffc , P . M ., Treas . j J . B . Nelson , S . D . j W . S . Young , J . D . j W . E . Moffett , P . M ., D . of Cj L . Winstone , Org . ; C J . Sutherland , l . G . ; P . Wood and R . Crosby , Mwds . ; Thos . Potter , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., ' Tyler . After the transaction of other business of the lodge Bro . Dalziel , on behalf of the

brethren , presented Bro . Mabane with a handsome Founder's and Past Master's jewel in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . The musical portion of the ceremony , which was very finel y rendered , was provided by the South Shields Masonic Choir , assisted by Bros . Leatham , Welch , and Champion of Durham Cathedral . Bro . Winstone officiated at the

organ . The annual festival was afterwards held at the Golden Lion Hotel , Iiro . C . Happs , the new W . M ., presiding .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Clarence Hotel , on the 25 th ult ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . W . Middleweek , W . M . ; W . H . Windeatt , S . W . j B . Miitler , J . W . j R . W . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ;

F . Chandler , P . M . iG 5 6 , P . P . G . P ., S . D . j J . E . Kuffell , I . D . j W . R . Plaford , I . G . j W . Smith , D . C . j W . J . Porter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Org . j T . Middleweek , Stwd . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Finch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . uf W . j J . R . Barns , I . P . M . j and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . Hough , 733 j ICIlenden , 1623 ; Ueale , 1767 ; and 1 'urness , 2400 , wsre visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed , and the by-laws having been read , Bro . W . H . Windeatt , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . j Iiro . R . W . Forge , P . M ., Treasurer j and Iiro . John Gilbert , Prov . G . T ., Tyler . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the widow 01 a deceased Past Master of the lodge , and a notice of motion given to vote live guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , per Bro . W . Middleweek , as Steward to that Institution . A votcof thanks was recorded

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to the W . M ., and a Past Master ' s jewel voted to him , in recognition of his services . . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given—the W . M . presided ably and genially—the rest of the evening being agreeably devoted to instrumental and vocal harmony , in which Bros . W . J . Porter , E . J . . Packington , T . Middleweek , and others took a prominent part .

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Westbourne Chapter ( No . 733 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant . Present : Comps . John Davies , M . E . Z . j C . A . Cottebrune , H . j G . Wright , J . j L . Ascott , P . Z ., Treas . j T . W . Allen , S . E . j C J . Davidson , S . N . j T . Jobson , acting P . S . j C . G . Hatt , 1 st A . S . ; T . Shepherd , lanitor j G . March , P . Z . j F . Larner , P . Z . j J . Morrell ,

P . Z . j Collins , P . Z . j T . Haynes , F . Thomas , J . Cox , A . Arrowsmith , F . West , W . A . Swift , F . Arnold , J . H . Hayden , J . W . Belsham , C , E . Betts , A . Sidders , James Rae , and others . Visitors : Comps . H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , and P . Monson , M . E . Z . 1 G 42 . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Rae was exalted , the Principals giving the lectures . The officers were elected for

the ensuing 12 months as follows : Comps . C . A . Cottebrune , M . E . Z . j G . Wright , H . j C J . Davison , J . j L . Ascott , Treas . j T . W . Allen , S . E . j C . G . Hatt , P . S . j Thos . J obson , 1 st A . S . j T . Arnold , 2 nd A . S . j and T . Shepherd , anitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Davies . "Hearty good wishes" having been accorded , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet . The M . E . Z proposed the usual loyal and Royal Arch

toasts . Comp . March proposed "The M . E . Z ., " which was received with considerable warmth . In the course of his response , Comp . Davies expressed his warmest thanks for the kindness he had received from all during the past year , and considertd the companions a band of brothers meeting and parting as Masons should do

—with the utmost fraternal feeling towards each otherand , although he was about to piss from the exalted position he occupied , he should always to the utmost have the welfare of the chapter in mind . In proposing "The Second and Third Principals , " the M . E . Z . alluded to Comp . Cottebrune as the father of the chapter , and hoped he would have as pleasant a year of

office as he had just a quarter of a century ago , and paid them both a marked compliment for the manner they had performed the duties of their respective offices . Comp . Cottebrune , who expressed his pleasure of being elected M . E . Z ., was sorry some other companion had not the opportunity of taking the position , but , at the same time , felt great pride and pleasure in responding to the

call , as every companion should do , more especially as it was , as he might say , his silver wedding , as next convocation it would be exactly 25 years since he was installed M . E . Z . in that chapter . After he had passed through the office his work did not cease j for the last iS years he had been Treasurer , during which time he had always received the greatest kindness from all—in fact , all were actuated

towards the same end to please each other . Comp . Wright also responded shortly . The Exaltee , in reply , was gratified and p leased at the way he had been received into the happy family round him . Ever since his initiation he had been in search of knowledge , and that evening he had made a very great jump , a greater one than he had any idea would be made in one

evening . "The Visitors , " responded to by Comps . Dehane and Monson , who both expressed the pleasure it had been to them to see the ceremony so perfectly carried out . Comp . Monson , who had only just been installed M . E . Z . of 1642 , would certainly let the companions of that chapter know where work was well done , and could be safely

copied . Comps . Ascott and Allen replied for "The P . Z . ' s , " both of whom were founders . Comp . Morrell replied for "The Officers . " Songs and recitations by the following : Comps . Hatt , Haynes , Ascott , Siddcns , Davidson , and Allen tended to enliven the proceedings . The Janitor ' s toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

Star Chapter ( No . 1275 ) . —The traditional reputation of this chapter was ably sustained at the installation meeting held on Tuesday , the 24 th , ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , the members being supported by a goodly array of distinguished visitors . The chapter was opened by Comps . Carl Fleck , M . E . Z . j North , H . ; and Meierhoff , J . And after the general routine of business , the

candidates—Bros . Targett , 1559 ; and Barr , 1 ^ 32 , were unanimously accepted . Comp . C . N . Mclntyrc North was duly installed in the chair of M . E Z . by Comp . Grummant , P . Z . j Comp . Meierholf in the chairof JL , by Comp . Corsley , P . Z . ; and Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., occupying the chair of J . in the absence of the J . elect ( Comp . Ma ten . ) On the return of the companions below the rank of Principals , the following officers were invested and addressed in turn with

the appropriate admonitions by the M . E . Z .: Comps . Fleck , I . P . Z . j C . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., as S . E . j T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treasurer ; H . W . Payne Makeham , S . N . ; W . Eckersall , P . S . ; W . H . Smith , tst A . S . ; and J . H . Edwards , 2 nd A . S . lhe M . E . Z . then exalted Bros . Targett and Barr . A motion proposed by Comp . Benedetti , P . Z ., having been carried by acclamation , the M . E . Z ., in

accordance with its terms , presented Comp . Carl Heck with the P . Z . ' s jewel , expressing in a few words the satisfaction he felt in performing the pleasant duty of placing the P . Z . ' s jewel on the breast of as good a Mason and as warm-hearted a Iriend as any in the Royal Arch . After the usual questions , communications , and congratulations the chapter was closed , and the companions were marshalled thus to the " hall of shells" : ye fyrst

was Janitor Gregory , who , with drawn sword , led the way , accompanied by a braw young Highlander—Mr . Bain North , with the more deadly " claidheamh niorj" then followedstalwart Piper London ( latcofthcgist Highlanders ) , the M . E . Z . ( also in Highland dress ) , and Comps . Carl Fleck , I . P . Z . j Woolmer Williams , P . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . j F . Hilton , P . Z . j J . Addington , P . Z . j W . Cowley , P . Z . ; G . Benedetti , P . Z . ; G . King , P . Z . ; W . Kipps ,

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P . Z . 79 ; E . A . Whitby , P . Z . 1329 ; Walter Davies , M . E . Z . 1901 j R . C . Davis , H . 1216 ; F . W . Williams , H . 101 ; V . T . Murche , H . elect 1329 ; H . W . Payne Maklhaw , S . N . ; W . Eckersall , P . S . ; W . H . Smith and J . H . Edwards , Asst . Sojs . ; C H . Stone , J . S . Targett , W . R . Barr , and R . W . Steggles , all of 73 ; W . H . Mackley , 2272 ; E . A . Rice , 1622 ; and J . Faulkner , S 79 . The

appearance of the hall , with its group of ancient Scottish banners , and the stirring notes of the " Piob mor , " led the companions to expect something a " wee bit" out of the common—nor were they disappointed . The menu , specially designed and drawn by the M . E . Z ., was in ample form , in the quaint wording and writing of the Elizabethan period , and adorned with the portraits of all the officers ,

present and past , who are still members of the chapter ; the ancient horn with the mysterious , sweet , but seductive Athole Brose , was passed around the way of the sun ; the Haggis was played in by the p iper j ye rechte gude Englische fare followed the Haggis , assisted by a certain

wine which shall be " nameless by day ; " ye lyttle game was ushered in by the piper ( the principal feature , however , being covered over , much to the amusement of the companions ) , and at the close of the admirable and well-served repast all joined heartily and honestly in responding to the Grace after meat .

The M . E . Z . in proposing the toast of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " said her Majesty was endeared to all , not only for her qualities as a Queen , but for the sympathic feeling she had for the lowliest of her subjects ; perhaps it was egotistical to mention that when at the close of the Crimean war , he was busily engaged among the heather at Aldershot , a cry of the Queen made him spring

to his feet , and he found himself unexpectedly face to face with her Majesty , who was tripping along some hundred yards in front of her escort . Surprised at the un-official presentation of an unkempt young savage , tanned with the sun and powdered with the dust , she could not repress a rnerry laugh at his appearance , and with a smile and eracious nod in I response to the military salute given , left

him standing in mute admiration . When in 1872 he received the medal he now wore from the Princess Louise , the smiling face of the bonnie Princess reminded him of her mother . He received a kindly acknowledgment from her Majesty in 18 S 0 , when she graciously received a copy of his first book . In 1 S 91 , the Grand Z . of the Order and the late much lamented Duke of Clarence , had also

honoured him in a similar manner , proving that in the hearts of her Majesty , her children , and grand-children , there was a gracious kindliness which , without being derogatory to their exalted posi' . iois , created a loving and devoted attachment in the hearts of the people . The toast was enthusiastically given with Highland honours , in addition to the usual salute .

"The Grand Z . of the Order , H . R . H . the Lord of the Isles , " was received with like enthusiasm , and after the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been given , Comp . C . Woolmer Williams , as the oldest P . Z . present , in a humorous speech , said he had no idea how much Scottish feeling he had in him until the bagpipes had aroused

that and his appetite . The haggis made him take kindly to the whisky , and he would have liked some more haggis , if it were only as an excuse for more whisky . However , he had not risen in praise of whisky , but for a far more important object , that of proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z . of the Star Chapter , Comp . Mclntyre North , " and he felt sure that he expressed the opinion of the

companions when he said that from the manner in which the ceremony had been worked that evening by the M . E . Z ., they had every reason to congratulate themselves that the reputation of the Star Chapter would be worthily maintained during his year of office , and he proposed to salute him with a modification of Highland honours . In response to the challenge the companions , with right

foot on the table , gave the Royal Arch fire , raised their brimming glasses , which in the twinkling of an eye were exhibited in an inverted position , sparkling in the gaslight without a vestige of moisture . The result was then greeted with three mighty shouts , which would have made the " welkin ring' had that welcome article of furniture been anywhere handy . TUa M 1 ? ' / . liar iwlimlnUlInff r'Amn Mtr . 'lllima lib iti ibi iviiaiuiiiuiig ^ » iiuew

A .. ^ . A .., n . . g , vum ,,. , . u on the admirable improvement which had taken place in his spiritual condition , heartily thanking him and the companions , expressing a hope that they would try him and prove him by bringing an increased number of candidates each time they met , and if at the end of his year of office they were still satisfied with him he felt that he would the better deserve the praises they had so generously bestowed

on him that evening . Comp . Barr , in response to the toast of "The Exaltees , " had , as a young man thought it his duty to join the Royal Arch , and he would not be satisfied until he had qualified himself to take a humble part in the beautiful ceremonies he had witnessed that evening . The M . E . Z ., after proposing "The Health of the

I . P . Z ., " vacated his seat , and to the stirring music of the piper danced the sword dance with the enthusiasm of \(> , and ( oblivious of the additional 40 added to his record since that happy time ) at the conclusion of the dance again challenged the pip r and finished up with the Highland Fling as if he had ' tethered time and tide . " Comp . Fleck , I . P . Z , in thanking the companions for the

P . Z . s jewel expressed his gratification at the honour done him by his motner chapter . Comps . Walter Davies , M . E . Z . ujn , and Steggles , 7 i , replied on behilf of " Trie Visitors . " The M . E . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The Past Principals ( ye appeased ones ) , said that taking up th : programme he could see the portraits of 10 Past Principals ,

beginning at their venerable Comp . William ^ , one ol the founders ( who was prevented by age and infirm ty fro "' attending ) , to the I . P . Z ., whose equals , he could proudly say , it would be difficult for any chapter of a like standing to produce , whether with regard to their knowledge and active determination of . the ritual , or their zeal and fidelity to their mother chapter . He would couole with the to 1 st the

name of Comp . Hilton , who was not unknown in South London , and Comps . Williams , b . E ., and Grummant . Comp . Hilton , 111 response , heartily congratulated the M . E . Z ., and said he might go further than the M . E . Z , and say that even in chapters of tar greater antiquity than theirs they could not show so goodly an array of P . Z . s . Owing to the local position lormerly occupied by the chapter , seve ' of the Principals had nothing to do ; but they had ably proved their competence in other places . The depression