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CARLISLE . Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the rooms , English-street , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors to witness the installation of Bro . W . P . Gibbings as W . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Cook , I . P . M ., supported by Bros . J . C

Nanson , P . M . ; G . Potter , P . M . ; Thos . J . Richardson , Sec ; G . Long , S . D . ; C Newby , J . D . ; E . Blackburn , I . G . ; J . Clifton Thompson , P . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . R . ; W . Court , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . D . C ; Sergeant-Major Lockyer , W . M . 310 ; and others . Bro . J . Clifton Thompson then took the chair , and duly installed Bro . W . P . Gibbings as Masterforthe ensuing year .

The following brethren were then invested as officers by the W . M .: Bros . G . Long , S . W . ; T . J . Richardson , J . W . ; J . H . Pearson , Treas . ; J . Cook , Sec . ; C Newby , S . D . ; E . Blackburn , J . D . ; R . Westlake , I . G . ; and J . Graham , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where the brethren partook of a recherche repast , under the superintendence of Bro . Koster , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .

CHELMSFORD . Lodge of Good Fellowship ( No . 276 ) . — The centenary of the above lodge was celebrated on the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Rymer Jarvis , W . M ., when the charter and centenary jewels were presented by the P . G . M ., Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., who was assisted by Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , D . P . G . M . ; T . J .

Railing , P . G . Sec . ; Sadler , P . G . Treas . ; and many other distinguished Provincial Grand Officers . The banquet was held at the White Hart Hotel . In response to the enthusiastic reception of the toast of "The Health ofthe P . G . M ., " Bro . Lord Brooke , expressed his great pleasure at taking part in the celebration of the centenary of the Lodge of Good Fellowship . It had afforded

him great interest to study some of the earlier records of the lodge , and the action of the faithful officers there , and he fully appreciated the assistance which the officers of the lodge still rendered to the province , and , whilst expressing thanks for the hearty welcome accorded to him , he was deeply sensible of the feeling terms in which reference had been made to the illness which had prevented him from

taking part in recent important provincial ceremonies . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the D . P . G . M ., and the rest ofthe Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " remarked that Freemasonry had been practised in Chelmsford for nearly 200 years , and although the present charter only bears date 17 S 9 , it was certain that the Lodge of Good Fellowship was a continuation ofa much older lodge ,

and in giving a history of the years 1 S 10 to 1 S 20 , a period of Masonic decay throughout the province , the W . M . proved by extracts from the old minute books that it was due to the efforts of certain brethren of the Lodge of Good Fellowship that active provincial organisation was promoted , a Prov . Grand Lodge held at Chelmsford , and the necessary Prov . Grand Officers appointed , especially a

capable D . P . G . M ., and that later on it was owing to the work of the same brethren that the lodge was rescued from a very low ebb , and started on a new journey of success , which has lasted till the present day . In comparing that period with the present time the W . M . referred to the exceptional talents of the D . P . G . M ., and to the efficiency of the P . G . Sec , and the P . G . Treas ., and others , and

opined that it was owing to the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , that such great progress had been made in recent years by the Craft in Essex , and referred to the addition to the roll of lodges , the constant increase of members , and the marked success which had attended the efforts of the Essex Provincial Charity Committee . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . F . A . Philbrick , replied in most

eloquent terms . He reminded his hearers of another celebration of a centenary which had recently taken place , viz ., that of the French Revolution of 17 S 9 ( the date of their charter ) . After referring to the dire and disastrous consequences which followed the Revolution , he traced the peaceful history and happier influence of the lodge during the same period , and pointed out that Masonic precepts ,

faithfully applied , brought peace and prosperity to lodge , province , and nation . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was proposed by the P . G . M ., who warmly congratulated Bro . T . Rymer Jarvis upon occupying the chair during a year of such

great interest to the Lodge of Good Fellowship . Lord Brooke , in wishing the W . M . a most successful year of office , expressed his approbation of the efficiency of the lodge , and assured the brethren that he should retain a most pleasing recollection of and interest in the Lodge of Good Fellowship , No . 276 .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This lodge met for the last time this season on the 20 th ult ., at the Greyhound Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . E . Clark , W . M . ; A . F . Scholding , S . W . ; R . Eales , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; I .

Smith , l . D . ; W . Spearing , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., D . C ; E . H . Trotter , A . D . C ; R . Kent , Org . ; Harry Wheatley , P . M .. and H . Robinson , Stwds . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; George Ransford , I . P . M . ; Plimsaul , P . M . ; A . Macchi , H . Bright , P . Cronin , C F . Davis , R . Carter , J . B . Mella , VV . Hill , E . Connell , C . H . H . Boyce , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bro . A . Macchi was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . Ransford . Bro . H . Bright was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The ballot having been taken for Messrs . E . E . Davies and A . Z . Schulze , they were impressively initiated by the W . M . into Craft mysteries . Upon the motion of the Secretary , a sum of money was voted to the Woodward Testimonial Fund . In response to

Bro . Scholding s appeal , the brethren liberally supported his list as Steward for the R . M . I , for Girls . In the name of the lodge , and by request of the W . M ., the Secretary presented and invested Bro . G . Ransford with the collar and jewel ofa Past Master , which had been subscribed for by the members . Bro . Ransford having acknowledged the compliment , letters and communications pleading inability to

attend were read from Bros . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B . ; W . Fisher , J . W . ; A . Bushell , S . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was capitally served by the host , Bro . Mella , and assistants . The customory toasts received full justice , and a most pleasant evening was spent .

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JERSEY . Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —A special meeting of this numerous and popular lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , there being present Bros . E . Oldridge , W . M . ; Dr . 1 . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M ., acting I . P . M . ; E . J . Dodman , S . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , acting J . W . ; T . Payn , Sec ; J . W . Hamling , W . M . 245 , acting I . G . ;

Carlos Leslie Devine , and others . The purpose for whicli this special meeting had been convened was essentially one of pleasure , being the occasion on which the brethren had invited their wives , sisters , and lady friends to partake of an excellent banquet , which was served in the refreshment room , it being tastefully decorated for the occasion , Bro . Rogers , the custodian of the Temple ,

catering in his usual well-known style . 1 his , an innovation so far as the Province of Jersey is concerned , met with some little opposition when the genial W . M . first proposed it , but , nevertheless , he has every reason to be proud of the unqualified success which attended this , his initial effort in that direction , a success which we have no hesitation in saying will induce other Worshipful Masters in the province

to follow his example , and , as the example is a good one , they can not possibly go wrong in doing so . The W . M . was assisted by a hard-working and energetic Committee , composed of Bros . H . Elliott , P . G . Hamilton , and H . S . Newman , Bro . T . Vincent and several volunteers also giving valuable assistance . After the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were drunk , " The Ladies " toast being responded to by Bro . Carlos Leslie Devine , "The Worshipful Master " being proposed by Bro . P . Bois . Between the toasts , the eveningwasenlivened with music , both vocal and instrumental , to which the following brethren

contributed : Bros . McKee , Fentum , Jones , and Taylor , also Master McKee , and Misses McKee , Hamilton , and Vincent . A most enjoyable evening was spent , and the proceedings terminated at about midnight , the ladies uniting in a unanimous expression of thanks to the W . M ., to the Committee , and to the brethren of the lodge .

NORTHALLERTON . Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —This lodge held their monthly meeting on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., Bro . C Waistell , P . P . G . R ., W . M ., presiding . There was a capital attendance of the officers and brethren , as the agenda paper set forth that Mr . Charles Rowland Waistell , the eldest son of the W . M ., was to be . initiated . The ceremony of initiation

was most ably performed by Bros . T . Russell , LP . M . ; J . S . Winn , P . M . ; _ and Walker Stead , P . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room . The VV . M . presided , and Bro . W . Bell , S . W ., occupied the vice-chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , including " The M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the

Grand Officers , Present and Past , and "The Provincial Grand Officers , " were heartily toasted with full Masonic honours . Bro . J . S . VVinn then submitted " The Health of the VV . M ., " and said he was certain they would agree with him that he was the right man in the right place , and they were very pleased indeed to find that his son was following in his

father's footsteps . After the toast had been drunk , with full Masonic honours , The Worshipful Master replied , and said that his heart was set upon seeing the lodge prosper during his term of office . He had been a member of the lodge for over 20 years , and the present was the second time he had been

honoured by being elected VV . M ., as he was Master in 1 S 74 . One of the most pleasing features of his present year of office was the initiation of his eldest son as a member of the Craft , and he trusted that he might become a true Freemason , and in time might be honoured by occupying King Solomon's chair . In conclusion , he thanked them one and all for their hearty good wishes .

Bro . Dr . Tweedy submitted "The Health of the LP . M ., Bro . T . Russell , " and said he was ' glad to say that their I . P . M . was not like some brethren who passed the chair , viz ., retiring from active participation in the lodge business as soon as they had passed the chair , but was endeavouring to promote its welfare . Bro . Russell , in response , said he would do all he could to

assist in working the lodge in an efficient manner . He had been well supported by the Past Masters during his year of office , and he intended to assist to the utmost of his power their present W . M . Bro . Dr . J . A . Hutchinson , in felicitous terms , submitted "The Health of the Initiate . " Bro . C Rowland Waistell appropriately responded .

Bro . W . S . Charlton proposed "The Health of Bro . J . S . VVinn , P . M ., " whom , he was sorry to say , they were about to lose , as he was removing to Bedford . In losing him the Anchor Lodge was sustaining a great loss , while the people of Northallerton lost a worthy townsman . He trusted , however , that Bro . Winn would often come over and see them , for he could assure him of a hearty welcome

at all times . After the toast had been given with full musical and Masonic honours , Bro . J . Shepard Winn , P . M ., responded , and said he was not aware he had so many kind friends in Northallerton , and he greatly regretted leaving them . During the 12 years he had had the privilege of being a member of the Anchor

Lodge he had always experienced friendship and brotherly love at their hands , and he would never forget the many happy evenings he spent amongst them , particularly during the time he was Master of the lodge . In taking leave of them he wished the Anchor Lodge increased prosperity and success , and trusted that Bro . Waistell's term of office would be a most successful one , and that he would be well

supported , not only by the Past Masters , but by the officers and members of the lodge . He proposed " The Officers of the Anchor Lodge , " to which Bros . W . Bell , S . W ., and J . Ward , J . VV ., replied . Other toasts followed , and the evening closed with songs , recitations , and harmony all round , after which the Tyler ' s toast was duly honoured .

SALFORD . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 325 ) . —This lodge held its 82 nd annual festival on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Adelphi-street . Present : Bros . T . H . Bagshaw , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Bowler , S . VV . ; J . Hill , J . W . j H . Lord , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Powers , P . M ., Chap . ;

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C G . Pelly , Sec . ; E . Meggitt , S . D . ; J . B . Jenkinson , J . D . ; W . R . Sharp , I . G . ; Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; F . Armstrong , P . M . ; Wm . Jones , P . M . ; J . Ramsbottom , P . M . ; J . H . Moore , P . M . ; J . Hislop , VV . H . Munro , T . Heaton , A . Wheelhouse , A . Hibbert , and C . E . R . Davy . Visitors : Bros . J . Harrop , P . M . 1773 , P . P . G . D . ; R . Williamson , P . M . 1055 , P . P . A .

G . P . ; E . O . Stuart , P . M . 1345 ; G . V . Blaikie , P . M . 152 ; F . W . Roe Rycroft , 1798 ; C R . Hardman , 1055 ; W . E . Marples , 226 3 ; A . Fletcher , 350 ; W . H . Barrett , 1773 ; and G . W . Howe , 149 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Edward Bowler ,

S . W ., was then presented as the W . M . elect , and was duly installed into the chair by Bro . Fletcher Armstrong , P . M . The W . M . having appointed the following brethren as his officers , they were invested with the insignia of their respective offices by Bro . Thomas Powers , P . M ., Chap . ; Bros . T . H . Bagshaw , LP . M . ; J . Hill , S . W . ; E . Meggitt , J . W . ; H . Lord , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Powers , P . M ., Chap . ; C . G . Pelly , Sec . ; I . B . Jenkinson . S . D , ;

W . R . Sharp , J . D . ; J . Hislop , I . G . ; T . Heaton , W . H . Munro , and A . Wheelhouse , Stwds . ; and J . H . Moore , P . M ., Tyler . The ceremony of installation was concluded by the delivery of the usual addresses by the Installing Master , Bro . Fletcher Armstrong , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a most faultless , and impressive manner . " Hearty good wishes " were received , and the lodge was

closed , after which the brethren and visitors sat down to an excellent banquet , which was presided over by the newlyinstalled W . M ., Bro . Edward Bowler , in a genial and kindly manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured , Bro . Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., acting as D . of C in an excellent manner . The toast of "The Visitors" was well received , and those

called upon gave suitable replies . The speeches were conveniently brief , being interspersed with some excellent songs by Bros . Rycroft , Hardman , Hill , Barrett , and Pelly . The Tyler's toast terminated a very pleasant evening , which augurs well for the continued success and prosperity of the lodge under the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . E . Bowler .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , W . M . ; T . Hood , S . W . ; B . Thomas , J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; A . Vandervord , S . D . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M .,

P . P . G . R ., D . of C ; C . H . Bowmaker , as I . G . ; E . J . Bowmaker , Steward ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . J . Smith , G . F . Vandervord , and B . Fearnside . Visitors Bros . A . C . Mansfield , 700 , and G . Thomas , 1104 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . A joining member was elected , and Bro . B . Fearnside passed . The lodge gave its sanction for a Masonic ball , to be held at the Royal Hotel . A joining member having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

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Kennington Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . —A convocation of this successful chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ist instant . Present : Comps . George Gardner , M . E . Z . ; W . W . Westley , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . Salter , J . ; VV . A . Dowling , S . N . ; Hy . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . Sims , ist A . S . ; VV . Smith , 2 nd A . S . ; Capt . T . C

Walls , P . Z . ; Kohler , P . Z . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z . ; and others . Visitors : Comps . Harry N . Price , J . 177 ; E . Bellerby , E . H . Cox , and VV . VV . Lee , 1524 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which the Audit Committee's report , showing a very satisfactory balance in the hands of the Treasurer , was

received and adopted , lhe following brethren were unanimously approved by ballot , and were impressively exalted by Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z . : Bros . J . Balcombe , 975 ; C . W . Biggs , 1360 ; and R . Lingley , P . M . 13 S 1 . Comp . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., who consecrated the chapter , and who has installed the Principals , with one exception , every year since that date , again officiated in that

capacity , and installed the Principals elect into their respective chairs , viz .: Comps . VV . VV . Westley , M . E . Z . ; H . Salter , H . ; and VV . A . Dowling , J . The other officers invested were Comps . H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Austin , S . N . ; Geo . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Sims , P . S . ; Smith , ist A . S . ; Dennis , 2 nd A . S . ; Arter , Org . ; and Reinhardt , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . George

Gardner , I . P . Z ., by the M . E . Z ., and appropriately acknowledged . Comp . G . Everett , in proposing that a cordial vote of thanks should be given to Comp . J . Terry , and recorded on the minutes , for his kindness in acting as Installing Principal , said that Comp . Terry had , with one exception , performed that duty every year since he consecrated the

chapter 11 years ago , and they all looked forward to the event with great pleasure . Comp . 'Terry predicted great things for them , and they were proud to know his predictions had been verified , and were grateful to him for coming year after year to perform the installation ceremony . Comp . Terry brieliy returned thanks , and the chapter was closed .

Ample justice having been done to the good things provided by the worthy host , Comp . Buxton , the usual toasts were duly honoured . Comp . George Gardner , I . P . Z ., in proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " said that from what they knew of Comp . Westley they could rely upon having a pleasant year

under his auspices . So well had the M . E . Z . performed his work in the past that they were certain he would carry out the work of the first chair thoroughly well . They knew Comp . Westley to be a very hard-working and zealous Mason , and those who had joined the chapter that evening would not regret having entered it during- his year .

Comp . VV . VV . Westley , M . E . Z ., having returned thanks , said it was a great honour to be installed as the First Principal of that prosperous chapter , in which he had spent so