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Bazenjee , A . | W . S . Holmes , and J . McConnachy , all of Hong Kong ; S . S . Partridge , Dep . P . G . M . Leicester and Rutland , P . A . G . D . C ; J . L . Brayshaw , Settle , Yorks ; H . Firth , Baildon , York- ;; T . M . Lawson , Leeds ; E . Taylor , Devoran , Cornwall ; J . W . Gieve , Prov . G . Treas . Hants and I . of W . ; S . G . Munro , Southsea ; R . G . Venables , Dep . Prov . G . M . Shropshire ; T . Burne ,

R . yal Ho > p . Chelsea ; S . S . Williams , Past G . M . Ohio ; J . S evens , Author of several Masonic works ; J . W . Hayes , sen ., Bangalor-, P . Dist . G . W . Madras ; Dr . C . J . Egan , King William ' s Town . South Africa , Dist . Grand Master Eastern Division South Africa ; G . H . Fowle , Kokstad , Dist . A . G . Purst . Natal ; T . Howell , Southsea ; Dr . L . van Doesburgh , Amsterdam ; W . Lidgey , Devoran ,

Cornwall ; G . H . Piper , Dep . Prov . Grand Master Herefordshire ; D . W . Tallcott , Albany , P . Dist . Dep . G . M . New York ; J . Wood , Whitstable ; G . S . H . Gottlieb , Penang ; Rev . J . Sanders , Northampton , P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . T . Russell-Wright , P . P . G . Chap . Dorsetshire , Charminster ; VV . B . Maye , P . P . G . D . C . Divon , Buckfastleigh ; H . Stevens , Ashburton ; G . A . Nock , Clapham ;

S . Dyson , Elland , Yorks ; Max Mendelssohn , Brownswood Park , Finsbury ; and W . J . Cunliffe , Manchester , P . P . - > . G . U . East Lancashire . The report of the Audit Committee was taken as read , approved , and adopted . From this it would appear that out of a total income of over £ 500 derived from subscriptions , balances brought forward , and other sources , not one

penny had been spent on refreshment ; but instead thereof appear such unusual items as postage , £ 56 . ; library , ^ 2 S ; and printing , nearly £ 300 . This reveals the special nature of the lodge ' s work , and it is gratifying to learn that , in spite of the amount of printed matter issued by the lodge , a satisfactory balance remains in hand . Bro . Simpson , W . M ., then read a highly interesting and original Paper on " The Worship of Death . " The lecturer

propounded several novel and ingenious theories , which were very ably presented and powerfully sustained by arguments . Nevertheless , he was doomed to evoke a perfect storm of opposition , and his views , methods , and deductions were severely combated by Bros . Ball , Woodman , Rylands , and Binckes . Bro , Gould also spoke at length , although not in such direct opposition . A vote or thanks concluded the business of the evening , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

STERNDALE BENNETT LODGE ( No . 2182 ) . —The third installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., and was attended by a large number of brethren , among whom there were many visitors , including Bros . Philbrick , G . R ., and Col . Shadwell Clerke , G . Secretary . An emergency meeting had been held on the previous Thursday for an initiation and raisings , so that the

installation was the chief event of the evening . Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., P . P . G . O . Essex , having opened the lodge , the report of the Audit Committee was presented , and adopted . Financially , the lodge , for one so young , is in an excellent condition . Bro . Hmiy Guy , P . M ., the VV . M . elect , having been presented by Bro . Walmsley Little , I . P . M , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and , in due time , a Board ot Installed Masters formed , the number present

being but just short of a score . The customary and wellknown order of things followed , and all were highly pleased with the admirable way in which the Installing Master did the work throughout . He was ably assisted by Bro . Stimson , P . M ., as D . C . The W . M . next appointed his officers , viz .: Bros . F . Cawbiidge , S . W . ; W . S . Hoyte , P . M .. J . W . ; J . H . Cureton , S . D . ; J . E . Costello , J . D . ; J . Glby , I . G . j G . Scudder , P . M ., D . C . j and W . H . Harper , Org . We should add that Bro . Clowes was reinvested as Treasurer on the unanimous vote of the

brethren , and Bro . Clifford re-appointed Secretary . Another office , by no means unimportant , viz ., that of Steward , was filled , or rather doubly filled , by the appointment of two brethren whose names may be recognised when it is said that ( he proof they gave that they were not he-hind their predecessors in office in ability needs no telling to those who partook of

the hosoitality of the lodge . On enquiry , the W . M . was informed by the Secretary that a proposal had been made by one of the lodges meeting at the Hall to give a grand concert in aid of a ehantauie object , by the uniied aid of all the lodges and chapters which meet at Camberwell . Bro . C ifford added a few words , signifying his approval of the particular purpose in view—wnich is to obtain votes

for a child of a deceased brother who was well-known at the Surrey Masonic Hall—but suggesting the advisability of extending the scope of the proposed Committee , so as to promote the formation of a permanent Charitable organisation for the helping forward of any case known to and recommended by the Masons meeting at that place . The pr . '; pi > sition met with approval , and the I . P . M . and

Bro . Clifford were asked to represent the Sterndale Bennett Lodge and make the suggestion thrown out . The Committee will meet at the Surrey Masonic Hall this ( Saturday ) evening . Application was also read , andsanction given , for permission to certain members of the R . A . Degree to present a petition for the formation of a Sterndale Bennett Chapter . On further enquiry , two

propositions were made of candidates for election , and , after a shower of " Hearty good wishes , " the W . M . closed his lodge , halting for a few minutes while a double quartett of musical brethren sang "God is a Spirit , " as a tribute to the memory of the distinguished musician after whom the lodge is named . The adjournment to the lower regions then took place ,

where the banquet awaited the guests , and of it more need not be said than that the utmost hospitality was shown . The speeches , as is the rule here , were shoi t . In giving the toast of "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . referred to the pleasure it gave them to be honoured with the presence of the Grand Registrar and the Grand Secretary , who consecrated the lodge .

Bro . Philbrick replied in that effective and witty way which is his peculiarly , and , after expressing the gratification it gave him t j be at the meeting of the lodge , which two years ago last December he consecrated , he said that warrants were not granted very readily in the London

district ; but the recommendation which came with the petition for No . 21 S 2 was such , that the prayer was at once granted . It pleased him greatly to find that the anticipations of two years since had been amply fulfilled , and expectations realised . He had had that night evidence . thatiGrand Lodge did right , for not only was there good work in the lodge—

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and he was very pleased with the working of his worthy Bro . Smith , from whom , however , he expected it—but in every way he was sure that the grant of the warrant had been in all respects justified . The Grand Secretary followed with a few remarks , but jokingly complained that the Grand Registrar had , as usual , said everything that could be said , and had left him

( the G . Sec . ) nothing to speak about . Col . Shadwell Clerke spoke in complimentary terms of the progress of the lodge , and endorsed all that the G . Registrar had said . The toast of " The W . M . " was received with the utmost cordiality , and some amusement was caused at his expense a little later on , when he proposed " The I . P . M . " Bro . Smith rose to reply , and at once dropped a hint that he

had been voted a P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) , by the lodge , . but had not yet seen it . The W . M . had the jewel in his pocket , but had forgotten to make the presentation , an omission soon set right . The I . P . M . referred to the music they had heard that night for the first time , and from the pen of their W . M .,

and delicately suggested that he thoughtsuch contributions from other members would be most acceptable . The other customary toasts followed . A most enjoyable evening was spent , and the professional brethren present contributed very considerably thereto by their finished vocalisation . The "grace" used was a new one , written by Bro . Henry Guy expressly for the lodge . It is quite a gem , but more suitable for a body of voices , such

as sang it on Saturday night , than for a quartette , as it opens with a bold unison passage . The same composer furnished a part song , words by Sir John Suckling , sung here for the first time . Bro . Guy led the selected choir , and must have been pleased with the splendid rendering of his music . The listeners were delighted , and clamoured for a repetition . The words are somewhat humorous , and tell of a " pale and wan lover " asked " Prithee , why so pale ?" He cannot move the object of his affections , and of her it is said"If of herself she will not love , Nothing can make her—The Devil take her !" The vigorous finish , no less than the pathetic passages , are worthy to be ranked with the best productions of the most

popular writers of part songs for men's voices . The only solo was by Bro . Harper on the pianoforte , and the music was under the direction of Bro . John Hodges , P . M . 1706 , who is never at a loss to find an apt quotation for his book of music , as witness his last ( from Kirke White)—" Oh ! surely harmony from heav'n was sent ,

To cheer the soul when tir'd with human strife ; To soothe the wayward heart by sorrow rent , And soften down the rugged road of life . " HULL . — Humber Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —The brethren of this well-known and highly-respected lodge met on St . John the Evangelist ' s Day , according to the

usual custom , in the Freemasons' Hall , Osborne-street , to install the W . M . elect , Bro . Samuel Rutter , in the chair of King Solomon . A large muster of the brethren of the lodge were present , whose number were materially increased by the presence of the W . M . ' s and officers of the surrounding lodges , amongst whom may be mentioned Bros . Walter Reynolds , 250 , P . G . Treas . ; J . Bilson ,

W . M . 1010 ; H . Hirst , W . M ., and J . Chappell , I . P . M . of 1605 ; W . Gillett , W . M . 2134 ; W . S . Border , W . M . 236 ; Sydney Smith , W . M . 294 ; H . Watsom , W . M , 1040 ; L . Stephenson , S . W ., and L . Brekke , of 250 ; F . L . Bishop , J . D . 1010 ; A . Cook , J . W ., and F . Peat , S . W ., 1605 ; Redfearn , S . W ., and Woodall , J . W . 2134 ; and H . Foley , S . W . 294 .

The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . G . Wilson , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., and who was assisted by Bros . O'Donoghue , P . M ., and Corris , P . M . The W . M , having been duly saluted with the usual Masonic honours , pruceeded to invest the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year ! Bros , John Claik , I . P . M . ; James Hargreaves , S . W . ; Joseph

Henderson , J . W . ; Edward Corris , P . G . Reg ., Chap . ; Thomas Thompson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; William Tesseyman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treasurer of the Benevolent and Pension Fund ; Martin Kemp , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treasurer of the Sinking Fund ; William Day Keyworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W „ Treasurer and Almoner of the Poor Fund ; Morris Haberland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D .,

Lecture Master ; D . J . O Donoghue , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; James Thyer , Sec . ; John Petch , S . D . ; A . Emmerson , Kessen , J . D . ; John Richard Forman , D . C ; Joseph Rodgers Stringer , Org . ; William Wilkinson Fletcher , Librarian ; Charles Taylor White , I . G . ; James Walker , Stwd . ; William Cuthbert , Tyler ; and John Priest , Asst . Tyler .

" Hearty good wishes " were expressed from the various lodges , and , the lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the Chief Steward of the lodge , in the magnificent dining-hall of the lodge . After the brethren had done full justice to the splendid banquet provided , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and

Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . John Clark , I . P . M ,, in proposing "The Health of the W . M . and Officers of the Humber Lodge , " assured those brethren that every brother of the Humber Lodge wished them every success in their new year of office . He knew full well the difficulties they would feel at first , as he had experienced some , but he assured them that ,

with steady perseverance and close attention to their duties , they would find that when they had finished their work they would hardly know they had done it . The W . M . having suitably responded , concluded by proposing " The Health of the Installing Officer , Bro . G . Wilson , P . M ., " who , he said , had so thoroughly done his work that evening , and he trusted that he would be spared

for many years to come to perform the same duty . Bro . G . Wilson , P . M ., in responding , said it afforded him the greatest [ pleasure in performing the ceremony of installation , or , any other . He loved Masonry for its sake , and was always willing to assist in any way to advance its

tenets . He looked on that day as a red-letter day in his life , and trusted he might still have more . In conclusion , he proposed "The Health of the Retiring Master and his Officers , " and congratulated him on having so ably managed the Iodge during his year of office , and for having been so well supported by all his officers . Bro . J . Clark , I . P . M ., responded , and thanked the bre-

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thren for so kindly remembering him . When he started office he had intended doing many things , but he was afraid much was left undone . He had done his best , and he trusted the brethren would accept that explanation . Bro . M . C . Peck , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , G . Std . Br ., Eng ., then submitted the toast of " Ihe Founders of the Humber Lodge . " In giving a brief history of the lodge ,

he remarked that those worthy brethren little thought that the Humber Lodge , begun on so small a scale , would reach so gigantic a size , and if it were possible that the spirit of these departed brethren were hovering round them , how gratified they would feel to see their efforts so successful . He urged the brethren to go on as the founders hadquietly but surely—and they would still find their lodge

improving , and in proposing what he termed the toast of the evening , viz ., "The Founders of the Humber Lodge , " he asked them to drink it in solemn silence . Bro . S . Hodgson , P . M ., then gave "The Health of the Sister Lodges , " which was responded to by the various officers of those lodges . Bro . E . Corrie , P . M ., in giving the toast of " The

Charities , " remarked how excellent was the work done by them , but he thought he could not do better than propose the toast , and ask Bro . Tesseyman , who took so much interest in them , to respond , and who would give them more information than he could . Bro . W . Tesseyman , in responding , said it gave him great pleasure to do so , and he had hoped that that toast

would have received more prominence , and have been brought under the notice of the brethren earlier in the evening . Charity they knew was the Freemasons' great aim and landmark , and , although they subscribed their thousands and tens of thousands yearly , that did not represent the great acts of Charity which were practised privately . The three great Masonic Charities had during

the past year received , £ 78 , 000 , which had assisted in educating a large number of boys and girls , and also in providing annuities for aged and distressed Masons . He was happy to say that a scheme was being prepared to form a charitable and benevolent institution in connection with the lodges of the North and East Ridings , and he was

sure all lodges would liberally contribute to so worthy a plan when they knew the benefits they intended conferring . In conclusion , he urged all Masons to support it , and not to do less in the future than they had in the past . The evening was much enlivened by the capital songs and recitations rendered by Bros . Isle , Walton , G . Kenningham , F . C Bishop , Corris , Latus , and others .

CHELTENHAM . —Foundation Lodge ( No . 82 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge was held on Thursday , Dec . 27 , St . John ' s Day , and there was present a very large gathering of Masons from from the various lodges ot Gloucestershire . Bro . E . L . Baylis was the W . M . elect , and his installation was conducted by the retiring W . M ., Bro . the Rev . P . Hattersley Smith , assisted

by the D . Prov . G . M . of Gloucestershire , Bro . R . V . Vassar-Smith , and Past Masters of the lodge . The following were appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros , the Rev . P . Hattersley Smith , I . P . M . j J . VV . Drew , S . W . j Major Rogers , J . W . ; the Rev . C E . Lefroy Austin , Chap . ; W . R . Porcher , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; F . Ticehurst , P . M ., Sec ; Mascie

Taylor , S . D . ; Powell , P . M . 900 , J . D . j Col . Ford , I . G . j C . Atkins , P . M ., Stwd . j and J . A . Matthews , P . P . G . Org ., Org . Among the many brethren present , in addition to those named , were Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . D . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; T . Nelson Foster , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . B . Winterbotham , Prov . G . Secj

E . Dening , W . M . 951 , Prov . S . G . D . ; R . Prowde Smith , P . M . S 2 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Major-Gen . Vizard , P . M . 761 , Prov . G . D . C ; J . Walker , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; E . C . Sewell , P . M . 592 , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . Chris . V . Childe , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Bucks ; G . Norman , P . M . 246 , P . P . G . R . ; b . Green , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j J . Bubb , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; G . W . Keeling , P . M .,

P . P . J . G . D . ; J . L . butler , P . M . 246 , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . Lawrence , P . M . 246 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . K . Felton , P . M . 246 , P . P . S . G . W . ; B . H . Dyer , W . M . 53 ; J . David , W . M . 702 ; VV . Edwards , W . M . 493 ; F . Fenner , W . M . elect 246 ; W . C . Ferris , W . M . 1005 ; Col . Moutray Read , Major Logan , Captain J . C . Griffith , E . W . Brereton , R . Creswell , Bruce Bryce , C . J . Newton , H . B .

Todd , J . Ramble , 757 , Bombay ; W . A . Meek , 1610 ; LI . Evans , 416 ; G . C . Pike , S 39 ; R . P . Sumner , J . W . 839 ; W . Heath , J . W . 246 ; T . L . Wright , 246 ; W . H . Glynn Smith , 1691 ; W . T . Gould , C . W . Wheeler , S 39 ; and others . Nearly sixty brethren sat down to a banquet , served in the dining hall , after which the usual toasts were honoured . The presence of Bro . Binckes and of Bro . S . Green .

M . A ., who has recently been engaged in examination of Girls' School , gave especial interest to the toasts affecting the Masonic Charities , and the brethren could not have been otherwise than gratified at the excellent account given by Bro . Green of the Girls' Institution . He spoke in the warmest terms both of its educational efficiency , and iof the comfort and happiness by which its inner life was characterised . ~~

Bro . Binckes , also , while [ expressing his pleasure at being present at the installation of a son of a very old friend , in a town where he spent the early years of his own life , spoke with confidence of the general result of enquiry into the management of the Institution to which his name had so long been connected , and trusted that whatever course the report of the Enquiry Committee took its effect would be the widening ot the usefulness and the increase of the efficiency of the Boys' School .

GUERNSEY . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 168 ) . —It is not often that the W . M . elect is placed in the chair of a country lodge in the presence of a Board of 24 Installed Masters , yet such was the good fortune of Bro . L . J . Nicolle on WeJnesday evening , the 2 nd inst . A more

brilliant or numerous assemblage of brethren had seldom , if ever , taken place in the Masonic Temple , as on this occasion . The ceremony was conducted in an excellent and impressive manner by the retiring Master , Bro . W . H . Lovell .

It is very gratifying to see this grand old lodge working and flourishing so vigorously as it appears to be doing . Much of its success and prosperity is doubtless due to the untiring energy of its P . M . 's . Unfortunately , we are not acquainted with all of them , but we do know Bros . Pengelley , Parsons , Courtney , Quick , and De Jersey—excellent