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ASHBURTON . Ashburtqn Lodge ( No . 2189 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . Bro . Hallett ably conducted the ceremony of installing Bro . W . Pengillyas W . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . C . G . S . Acock ,

I . P . M . . j G . C . Foot , S . W . j W . Ford , J . W . ; Rev . C . Forster , Chap . ; R . E . Tucker , Sec ; J . Eales , S . D . ; 1 J . Mitchell , J . D . ; Dr . Ackerley , I . G . ; W . Lear , D . C . ; I . R . Eddy , Stwd . ; H . Steele , P . M ., Almoner ; and G . Furneaux , Tyler . A banquet was subsequently held at Bro . Sawdye ' s Golden Lion Hotel , the W . M . presiding , and an enjoyable evening was spent .

BASNET . Ravenscroft Lodge ( No . 2331 ) . —The members of this flourishing lodge assembled in good numbers at the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday , the 4 th inst , for the second annual " ladies' night , " when the Ravenscrofts are permitted to bring their wives and lady friends to enjoy the hospitality of the lodge . Bro . Fraser , P . M .

220 G , the W . M ., presided inthe lodge , and after raising four candidates and passing another , the members assembled round the festive board , each of the brethren being accompanied by a lady . The W . M . and Mrs . Fraser were at the head of the table , the S . W . and J . W ., accompanied by their ladies , occupying their usual places .

Bro . Phillips , the host , put on an excellent dinner , and during the disposal of the good things , & c , Mr . Peach ' s quadrille band played a capital selection of music , much to the delight of the diners . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been disposed of , the W . M . gave " The Ladies " in happy terms , the

response being entrusted to Bro . Baker , the Treasurer . " The Visitors " was also duly honoured . "The Officers" was given by the W . M ., and replied to by Bro . Hudson , S . W . All the toasts and responses were commendably brief , and much time was thus saved in order that the entertainment in the way of dancing , with songs after each dance

, should be as full as possible . The dinner disposed of , Bros . Hudson and Fearie , who made first-class M . C . ' s , intimated that the exercises on the light fantastic might commence . The W . M . and his wife then led off the first dance , and in a few moments the whole party joined in . Bro . Thorn , the I . P . M ., and the Wine

stewards looked after the refreshment department , while the D . of C . did whatever was necessary to ensure the comfort of all present . The dancing was kept up with much spirit until 12 o'clock , and soon after that hour the guests were speeding homeward , expressing satisfaction with the excellent

programme which had been provided by the W . M . and members of the Ravenscroft Lodge . A Committee is about to be formed to carry out a series of Cinderalla dances during the vacation of the lodge , and if the opinions of the ladies are any guide , the " small and early ' s" should be a big success .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the nth ult ., when there present Bros . Samuel A . Auty , P . M ., W . M . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Jowett , S . W . ; S . A . Bailev . P . M .. as I . W .: lohn Haicrh . P . M ..

Chap . ; Chas . H . Ellis , Treas . ; Tohn T . Last , Sec ; John Thornton , S . D . ; Alfred J . Boyle , I . D . ; Arthur Holmes , I . G . ; Thos . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; John Hill , Tyler ; G . Root , John Morton , J . B . Fearnley , A . K Harris , Robert S . Hird , and W . Sangwine . Visitors : Bros . W . Wright , W . M . 61 ; Robert M . Kerr , D . C . 61 ; Wm . Oddv , P . M . 1 S 7 : A . Swamp . Oro- , !!• , r . P ^ rm

Beanland , I . G . 302 ; Rev . Thos . I . McNuIty , 265 , Prov . U Chap ; W . O . Hinchliffe , P . M . 101 S ; Hans Meyer , 430 ; Wm . Moxon , I . G . 600 ; Jas . Clifford , 600 ; Tom Holdsworth , 600 ; Wm . A . C . Sutcliffe , 97 , 254 ; John Virr W . M . 1034 ; Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . G . Std

. Br . ; Richard Revell , P . M . 1034 ; A . Roberts , 1034 ; U Schumann , 1034 ; F . P . Carter , W . M . 16 4 8 ; F . Pelham Browne , I . P . M . 164 S ; C . V . Woodcock , 164 S ; F . W . H . Durant , S . D . 164 S ; H . G . Cope , 164 S ; John Sheard , TU' 1 " J" Barradough , 164 S . the lodge was opened , and the minutes of the nrevinus

iegular _ lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Sangwine was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . « •? n ' LP-M-. who afterwards , assisted by Bros , oailey , i . M ., and Brown , I . P . M . 164 S , gave the traditional nistory , and explained H IP svmtinliom nf ft ; = n . . . . . ^

, h ^ l" / ' > Harris , and Hird . Apologies havingbeen Lcnaerea for the unavoidable absence of Bro . Niven , J . W ., thill brethren . "Hearty good wishes" were given , men ? j vasdose < h and the brethren adjourned to refreshvkli ; u a , Peasant evening was spent , several of the and ; re " contributin & t 0 the harmony with songs

CHISLEHURST . Chj siehurst Lodge ( No I 53 I ) . __ 89 th Buli ' -fu * j tV ^ anniversary of this lodge was held at the R ' A ^ Hotel on the 27 th ult ., when there were present P M c \; , Qulcke » W -M- and W . M . elect ; T . C . Nunn , SD ¦ r * ' 'J- Marshall , J . W . ; G . W . A . Gleaves , c ' -: ' >¦ A . Dettmer . I . D . : A . 1 . Pprmm . SK » H ¦ T

, T R „ -, 'k 1- Rawles , Tyler ; W . Hollis , I . P . M . ; W . J . " R K v ? Z P-P-A . G . P . ; E . Kipps , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; W r , ' P -M P-P'A . G . P . ; Wm . Tunstall , G . N Andrew M- l ^ ftor > G > D - Bun ( J y > PM - - > G- Whomes , Bros M ' - J" Ki - G . H . Dowsett . Visitors Wiftourn D S 'J- -933 ; R- A . Homan , P . M . 1602 ; J . G . , m ° "rn , P . M . , J . Muir Smith , P . M . 2 S 9 ; R . D .

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Cummings , P . M . 21 GS ; and J . S . Macdonald , 1216 . Bro . William Tunstall was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree . Bro . William Hollis was re-elected Charity representative for the ensuing- vear , and in a few well chosen words accepted the office . It was then proposed by Bro . Wm . Hollis , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Wm . T . Brailey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . Kent , that the report

of the Audit Committee be taken as read , adopted , and entered on the lodge minutes , which was unanimously agreed to . The alteration of by-laws in accordance with the I . P . M's ., Bro . Wm . Hollis , noticeof motion , after being duly seconded , was adopted by the brethren . The W . M ., Bro . C . F . Quicke , was then proclaimed Master for the ensuing year by the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Hollis , Bro . Wm .

T . Brailey , acting as D . of C , under whose direction the W . M . received the customary salutations . The officers appointed by the W . M . were Bros . J . Marshall , S . W . ; C . A . Dettmer , J . W . ; Wm . Hollis , I . P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Goodale , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Smith , S . D . ; A . J . Perriam , J . D . ; G . Proctor , I . G . ; A . Muir , Stwd . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The addresses to the Wardens and the lodge

generally were then delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Hollis , in a very impressive manner , who afterwards , in the name of the lodge , presented to the W . M . a handsome jewel and collar as a mark of the brethren ' s esteem and appreciation of his services to the lodge during the past year , expressing the hope that he might be spared to wear it in the lodge for many years . The W . M . in a few felicitous words thanked

the brethren , and reiterated his previous promises to make the well-being of the lodge his constant aim , and further stating that the kindness he had received during the past year was an earnest of the support he should receive during his present year of office . Mr . John Wilde and Mr . Walter Herring were then duly proposed for initiation into Freemasonry .

After receiving the " Hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . About 30 brethren and guests sat down in the Village Hall to a very recherche' banquet , provided by mine host , Bro . G . Whomes , of the Bull Hotel , to which adequate justice was done . The W . M . announced that it was his intention , in

conjunction with his predecessor , Bro . William Hollis ( so long known to the brethren in connection with the Masonic Charities ) , to stand as Steward to represent the lodge at the jubilee celebration of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and sincerely hoped that the goodwill expressed towards him would find a ready response , when he asked them to put their hands in their pockets to swell his list in

February next on that all important occasion . All the usual Masonic toasts met with full honour , the provincial toasts being very heartily responded to , especially that of Earl Amherst , the much esteemed Provincial Grand Master , also his Deputy , Bro . J . S . Eastes . There being some excellent musical talent amongst the brethren present , the evening passed in a most harmonious manner . DEVONPORT .

St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Ebrington Hall . Bro . A . A . Donovan was installed W . M . Bro . C . Watson , P . P . G . D . C , carried out the installation in a very able manner , assisted by Bros . J . Jolliffe and J . R . Dugdale . The officers invested were Bros . H . Nichols , I . P . M . j I . T . Allingham , S . W . ; W . G . Watson , J . W . ; C .

Tozer , Treas . ; J . Osbon , Sec . ; R . Parsons , S . D . ; T . Ellis , J . D . ; C . Newton , D . C ; W . Everett , Org . ; H . Worth , I . G . j F . R . Ellis , G . Trick , A . Roberts , and T . Dunstan , Stewards ; and J . Henderson , Tyler . The brethren dined together in the evening at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Sympathetic reference was made to the continued

illhealth of Bro . Viscount Ebrington , the Prov . Grand Master , who had just been obliged to leave England , and hopes were expressed that he would return in improved health to preside at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting in August . Bro . Tresise responded for "The Prov . Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall " in a learned

resume of the Masonic history of that province . Bros . W . L . Lavers , 1255 , and S . Jenkins , 156 , replied for "The Visitors . " Among the entertainers of the evening were Bros . W . L . Lavers , W . G . Watson , Ashworth , and Kellard , and F . Watson , Ball , and others .

DONCASTER . St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , when there were present Bros . J . Fitzgerald , W . M . ; F . J . Forth , I . P . M . ; F . D . Walker , P . P . G . D . ; G . E . Wilkie , P . M . ; G . Gouldthorpe , P . M . ; F . Webb , S . W . ; G . Newsutn , J . W . ; J . Rayner , Sec . ; T . Anelay , S . D . ; F . Hanson , J . D . ; T . Foster , I . G . ; J .

Hurst , Tyler ; T . Barron , W . Blake , W . H . Chambers , F . H . Buckland , H . C White , H . Foster , W . Turner , G . White , J . Constable , W . M . 14 S 2 ; A . E . Harding , 1437 ; J . Hardy , P . M . 13 S 6 ; T . Barber , 2259 ; S . Leyster , and others . Bros . H . E . White , W . Hopkinson , and G . YVhite were passed to the Second Degree . After the usual proclamations the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a light repast .

EPSOM . Greenwood Lodge ( No . i 982 ) .-Ameetingofthis lodge was held at the Public Hall , on the 27 th ult ., when there present Bros . E . H . Minns , W . M . ; F . S . Smyth , S . W . ; C . R Ellis , P . M ., as J . W . ; F . Hallows , P . M ., Sec ; H . F . Gardiner-Salt , S . D . ; C . J . Parke , J . D . j H . W . Noakes , I . G . ; C I . Boyd Wallis , Stwd . ; and

Bowler , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . Moss , P . M . 133 ; R . Jackson , P . M . 169 ; T . H . Ellis , 1339 ; and S . W . Minns , 1339-1 he lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting , and the revised by-laws were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Samuel Curtis , proposed at the previous meeting , which proved unanimous in his favour , and he being in attendance , was regularly

introduced and initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . H . F . Gardiner-Salt proposed that Bro . Joseph Steele , the first W . M . and one of the founders , be offered the honorary membership of the lodge , which was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . S . F . Smyth , S . W ., gave notice of his intention of becoming a steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and asked to be allowed to represent that lodge , which was unanimously

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granted . The W . M ., Bro . E . H . Minns , informed the brethren that his list for the Boys' Festival amounted to the sum of £ 75 12 s ., being the largest in the Province of Surrey . The notice of the removal of the lodge was taken into consideration and agreed to . The summons notifying the meeting of P . G . Lodge , at Croydon , on the 23 rd July next , was read , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards adjourned to the King ' s Head Hotel for banquet , when the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Ellis , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " saying he did not think he could do adequate justice to the toast , but he would say that every brother of the lodge was truly happy to see him in the capacity of W . M . that

evening , as he was an excellent worker and had his heart in his work , and he felt sure that when his year of office had expired he would receive a hearty vote of thanks for the thorough way he had performed his duties while in the chair . The Worshipful Master , in reply , said he was not good at speeches , but would do his best for the Greenwood Lodge , and he was pleased to see that under the new arrangements

they were making progress , and he felt sure they would have a very successful lodge in a short time . All the members had their hearts in the work , and everything was now going on well . The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiate" in very feeling terms , saying he had known him as a straightforward gentleman for upwards of 20 years , and

in introducing him to the lodge he felt sure he would become an honoured and useful member . The Initiate , in reply , said he would always remember his entrance into Freemasonry , and from his heart he promised to assist in doing all he possibly could for its benefit , and cordially thanked the brethren for the kind

reception he had received from them that evening . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors , " which was responded to by them all . The toasts of "The Past Masters , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " were also given , and the evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast .

HAMPTON COURT . Bushey Park Lodge ( No . 2381 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . W . H . Lee , P . P . G . D ., W . M . ; ) . D . E . Tarr , P . P . G . D ., I . P . M . and Treasurer ; W . W . Lee , S . W . ; A . Blenkarn , J . W . ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M ., Sec , W . M . elect ; H . Wicks , P . M ., S . D . ; H . Hooper , P . M ., as I . D . ; C Fruen , P . M ., as I . G . ; S .

Latham , Stwd . ; C R . Cutler , A . W . Fawkes , J . Durno , J . Mayer , P . M . j A . Galbraith , and others . Visitor : Bro . H . J . Orford , 657 . Lodge having been opened , Bro . A . W . Fawkes was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . J . Durns , and Bro . H . J . Orford , 657 , were passed to the Second Degree . Lodge was closed , and a pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of the W . M .

HULL . Minerva Lodge ( No . 250 ) . —The 24 th ultimo , being the time-honoured feast of St . John the Baptist , this lodge celebrated its loSth installation festival in the Masonic Hall , Dagger-lane . There was a large attendance of members from the local and district lodges , who witnessed the installation of Bro . L . P . Brekke as W . M ., and he

afterwards invested the following brethren as the officers : Bros . L . E . Stephenson , I . P . M . j J . A . Brown , S . W . ; James Y . Torr , J . W . ; R . R . Hawley , P . M ., Chap . ; H . Haigh , P . M ., Lecture Master ; M . C . Peck , Treas . ; Walter Reynolds , P . M ., Treasurer Benevolent Fund ; W . Holder , P . M ., Treasurer Building Fund ; J . J . Adamson , Sec ; William Thirek , S . D . ; S . Boyd ,

J . D . ; John E . Walker , D . C . ; W . D . Key worth , P . M ., Almoner ; John R . Corke , A . G . Browne , T . H . Dixon , F . J . Palethorpe , F . Oldfield , and W . H . Tern pieman , Stwds . ; V . King , Org . ; F . C Manley , I . G . j and Wm . Clayton , Tyler . The installation was conducted by Bro . Walter Reynolds , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., and several Past Masters of the lodge , and the full ceremonial was performed in

admirable style . A fine oil painting of the late Bro . Arthur Octavus Arden , who was formerly one of the leading spirits in this important lodge , was presented by Bro . M . C . Peck , P . G . Std . Br ., and Treas . of the lodge , as a tribute of affectionate respect to the memory of his late friend . The W . M . gratefully accepted the presentation on behalf of the brethren . The portrait , which is life-size , represents Bro . Arden in Provincial Grand Lodge clothing , as Swd . Br .,

and is the latest production of Mr . T . Tindall Wildndge , upon whose skill it reflects great credit , the details of the Masonic clothing being very artistically subordinated . An elegant collation , at which 73 brethren were present , was subsequently served in the spacious dining hall , and during the evening the utmost cordiality prevailed . Amongst those present we noticed Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . G . Treas . of England , the W . M . 's from the sister and visiting lodges , and several brethren from distant parts .

LIVERPOOL . Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . —Bro . Burton Allenby was , on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . H . D . Dunkel , the retiring W . M ., the W . M . elect being presented by Bros . Isaac Turner and Wm . Roberts . The members of

the lodge in attendance included Bros . H . D . Dunkel , W . M . ; E . Dow , P . M . ; E . R . Latham , P . M ., C . R . ; W . Blunsum , P . M . ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . ; W . R . Roberts , P . M . ; B . Allenby , S . W . ; J . Phelan , J . W . ; Isaac Turner , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Ernest Smart , Sec ; Haydn Cowell , S . D . ; J . Bellingham , J . D . ; Joshua Howley , I . G . j Charles Trense , E . Jefferies , W . H . Parkinson , W . H .

Buck , and i . Wilkinson , Stwds . ; W . Hudson , Org . ; and T . Malcolm , Tyler . The visitors present included Bros . John Tunstall , P . P . G . P . ; J . R . Bottomley , Past Prov . G . D . of C ; W . B . Bridge , W . M . 249 ; A . J . Lett , W . M . 1094 ; J . A . Hignett , W . M . 1393 ; W . Gosling , W . M . 724 ; G . A . Henser , W . M . 292 ; J . Edwards , I . P . M . 11 S 2 ; Thos . Vernon , I . P . M . 2290 ;

Thos . Airey , I . P . M . 1620 ; R . J . Cullen , P . M . 1339 ; J . Mocker , P . M . 6 73 ; James White , P . M . 249 ; andSamuel Fraser , P . M . 1264 . Having been duly installed , Bro . Allenby proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . D . Dunkel , I . P . M . ; J . Phelan , S . W . ; E . Smart , J . W . ; Isaac Turner , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; H . Cowell , Sec ; J . Bellingham , S . D . ;