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SOMERSET . Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 291 ) . — The annual festival of the above lodge vvas held at Kellavvay's Railway Hotel , on the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Dr . Peskett was installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , as successpr to Bro . T . F . Railton . The ceremony was performedwith his accustomed ability , by Bro . R . C . Else , the

, D . P . G . M ., and the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . B . Sincock , S . W . ; J . Tyler , J . W . ; J . Burnett , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . E . Sandford , Chaplain ; T . F . Norris , Sec ; C . Lott , S . D . ; A . E . Burnett , J . D . ; Dr . Kemmis , D . C ; F . W .

Bishop , I . G . j C . Lucette , P . M ., Org . ; J . Wall and W . Stiling , Stewards ; and W . Woodman , lyler . The customary banquet vvas afterwards partaken of , under the presidency of the W . M ., who was supported by several visiting brethren from various parts of the province and a large muster of the brethren of the lodge .

WOOLWICH . Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . — The above lodge held its installation meeting , as is its usual and long established custom , on St . John's Day , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . F . G . Nichols , P . M ., in the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . S . H . Weston , and the minutes

of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Steward , of Lodge 73 S ( Natal ) , was , by special request , raised to the Sublime Degree . Bro . H . Christie , S . W ., and W . M . elect , wasthen presented ; and the W . M . having by this time arrived , he proceeded with the ceremony of installation , and with the full ritual Bro . Christie was placed in the chair as W . M . for the ensuing 12 months . He

appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C H . Wharton , S . W . ; W . Saltaw , J . W . ; S . Clarke , P . M ., Treas . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Secj Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; J . J . Down . S . D . ; H . HuntJ . D . ; S . Horton , I . G . ; Major E . Sweny , P . M ., D . C ; Hickson , A . D . C . ; and A . Burnett , Steward . Bro . Weston then gave the usual addresses vvith feeling and good effect , and concluded the ceremony , for the

excellence of which he was heartily congratulated . He vvas also presented with a vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and a Past Master ' s jewel , for both and several of which he returned thanks . " Hearty good wishes " were then tendered , and the lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the hall , and among the other

brethren present were Bros . W . D . Livesay , P . M ., W . Ayling , and F . Thomas , of the lodge , * Dr . Moore-Keys , A . M . D ., P . M ., P . D . S . G . W . Malta and Mediterranean ; W . Webber , W . M ., S . E . Southgate , S . W . and W . M . elect , and J . McCollough , J . W ., of 700 ; W . Busbridge , J . W ., W . Sanders , S . D ., j . J . Collins , E . Morris , and B . Hammond , of 913 ; D . Godfrey , 1 S 20 ; and C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been duly

honoured , The W . M . said there vvas a toast not upon the list that he desired to give , because of the distinguished brother present vvith whom it was connected , and who they were proud to have as the Chaplain of their lodge . It vvas the toast of "The Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , " and he coupled vvith the toast the name of Bro . Jamblin , and asked them to drink it vvith enthusiasm , as it deserved .

Bro . Jamblin said there vvas an old saying down in Yorkshire " Any peg to hang a hat on , " and therefore he supposed the toast was kindly introduced by the W . M . to give him ( Bro . Jamblin ) an opportunity to make a speech . The W . M . had suggested that he should sing , because he vvas in a sort of cage , but he ( Bro . Jamblin ) was a naturalist , and had observed that nightingales never sung in cages , and as

he would not sing and must speak , he would at once proceed to thank them heartily for the toast and the manner of it . With respect to the Province of Kent , they were close neighbours , and naturally interested in the progress of it . He was speaking in the presence of an older member of Provincial Grand Lodge than himself—Bro . Denton—and who could tell them more about Provincial Grand Lodge

than he could . AH that he could say vvas that he fully reciprocated all that had been said vvith respect to their Prov . G . M . and D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and thanked them sincerely for their great kindness to him ever since he had come amongst them . He was sorry he could not come more frequently , and could assure them that he was always glad to come when he could , and

sorry to go . He would now stand aside , and let Bro . Denton speak for himself . Bro . Denton having briefly responded , The I . P . M . proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said it afforded him peculiar pleasure to propose the toast , because he opened the door of the lodge to their W . M . when he was initiated into Masonry , and it vvas also a great

pleasure for him to have had the honour of installing him that day into the chair of that worthy lodge , and as he ( Bro . Weston ) vvas convinced from what he had seen of Bro . Christie that he would make an excellent Master , he asked them to drink the toast with honours . The W . M ., in response , said it seemed to him such a very short time ago since he was first placed upon the

immediate right of the then W . M . on his initiation , that he could hardly realise his present proud position . He felt proud of it because it was evidence to him that they had appreciated his efforts to attain it , and he could assure them that he should try and do his duty , and hoped that he might have a pleasant and the lodge a prosperous year before it . Bro . Webber , in responding to the very gratifying toast

of "The Visitors , " said it had afforded him the greatest amount of pleasure to visit the lodge , and also at all times to receive visitors at his own lodge . They had had , at the Nelson Lodge , during his year of office , now nearly expired , as many as 26 and 30 visitors at a time , and he trusted the W . M . of the Florence Nightingale Lodge and his Wardens would honour him by a visit to the Nelson

Lodge on the third Wednesday in July . Bro . Busbridge said it was the first time he had had the honour of visiting the Florence Nightingale Lodge , and hoped it would not be the last . He spoke highly of the working , both the raising and the installation , and thanked

them cordially , on behalf of the brethren of the Pattison Lodge present , for their hearty reception of the visitors . Bro . Steward said he was initiated into Masonry , some 1000 miles away from England . He found himself in a different position when he landed here , as he had not taken his Third Degree , but finding a friend willing to raise him he

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had written to his mother lodge and got the necessary dispensation , and now , he vvas thankful to say , through the kindness of the W . M . and brethren of the Florence Nightingale , he had taken his big Degree . If any of them should ever come to Port Natal he could promise them , on behalf of his mother lodge , a hearty reception . Bro . Weston , in responding for "The Past Masters , "

excused himself from making a speech , as he vvas only , at present , a fledgling among the Past Masters . Bro . Nichols assured the brethren that the Past Masters would ever do their utmost to support the W . M . and maintain the dignity of the lodge . Bro . Denton said he had always felt it a great honour to be associated with the Florence Nightingale Lodge . It was

in 1 S 6 9 that he became a Past Master of it , and had belonged to it ever since , and served as Secretary under 20 W . Masters , and hoped to be spared yet for many years to be associated vvith them as a Past Master of ' the lodge . Bro . Moore-Keys was honoured with a special toast , for which he briefly responded , and Bro . Jolly returned thanks for an enthusiastic reception of " The Masonic and Local Press . "

" The Officers " were toasted , and then the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings . The rare musical treat provided by Bro . Nichols , who presided at the piano , was much appreciated . He sang several ditties as he can sing ; Bro . Horton fiddled as few can fiddle . Bro . Hammond vvas awfully funny with his excellent humour . Bros . Jolly and Saltaw recited . Bros . Sanders and Ayling did the sentimental , and so vvith toast and song the hours passed merrily away .

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St . Dunstan's Chapter ( No . 1589 ) . —This representative chapter met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . W . E . Farrington , M . E . Z . ; Farthing , H . ; P . A . Woodbridge , J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., S . E . ; J . Beningfield , S . N . ; F . Farrington , P . Z ., Treas . ; Gaze , P . S . ; C . Moore , 1 st A . S . ; J . H .

Dodson , P . Z . ; Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe , P . Z . ; and others . Comps . Hatersley and . T . W . Ockenden , P . Z . 1326 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., & c , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lieut .-Col . Radcliffe impressively installed Comps . Farthing as M . E . Z . ; Woodbridge , as H . ; and I . Beningfield , as J . The following investitures

then took place : Comps . Capt . Walls , S . E . ; Gaze , S . N . ; F . Farrington , Treas . ; C . Moore , P . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the Installing Officer . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been presented to Comp . W . E . Farrington , the report of the Audit

Committee vvas received and adopted . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Comp . Ockenden ' s speech , in responding for "The Visitors , " vvas above the average of ordinary after-dinner utterances . The companions separated at an early hour .

CAMBRIDGE . Fidelity Chapter ( No . 441 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter , attached to the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles , was held at the Lion Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst * There were present Comps . Thos . Watts , Z . ; E . H . Jennings , P . Z ., H . ; John Fuller , J . J . S . Youngman , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . A . Vinter , S . N . ; J .

Sheldrick , P . S . ; ] . Vail , Treas . ; F . Dewberry , P . Z . ; E . Haggis , P . Z . ; M . Browne , Jas . Catling , G . R . Barnes , andG . Bull . Visitor ; Comp . W . P . Spalding , P . S . SS . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last chapter , serving Bro . A . F . O'C Hurry vvas exalted . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . H . King ,

Z . ; John Fuller , H . ; J . Sheldrick , J . ; J . T . Youngman , S . E . ; ¦ C . A . Vinter , S . N . and Stwd . ; J . F . Symonds , P . S . j J . Royston , ist A . S . ; G . Bull , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Dewberry , P . Z ., D . C . ; and J . Catling and M . Browne , Auditors . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to banquet .

PLYMOUTH . Concord Chapter ( No . 223 ) . —The members of this chapter held their annual convocation on the 3 rd inst . at the Freemasons' Hall . The Principals elect were Comps . P . H . Bridgman , Z . ; A . Trout , H . ; and W . Stenlake , J . Comps . J . R . Lord , 70 , 223 , P . P . G . T . ; W . Allsford , 202 , P . P . G . P . S . ; and J . Gidley , 1205 , 2025 , were the Installing

Officers . The Board of Installed Principals were Comps . Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D ., 1 S 9 , P . P . G . J . ; S . Jew , 105 , 1205 , 2025 , P . P . G . T . ; J . W . Cornish , 223 , P . G . T . ; E , Aitken-Davies , 159 , 2109 , P . P . G . R .,- J . M . Hifley , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Browning , P . P . G . O . ; " T . C Lewarn , R . Blight , F . R . Goodyear , J . Hoyten , S . J . Hearle , Treas . 1255 ; C . F . Dunsterville , Z . 1 S 9 ; W . H . Williams , 159 ; and R . Pike , 230 . The officers invested were Comps . J . M . Hifley , S . E . ;

J . Jermyn , S . N . ; W . Browning , Treas . ; T . Lilhcrap , P . S . ; G . VV . Bell , ist A . S . ; C . H . Tozer , 2 nd A . S . ; A . E . Bridgman , Std . Br . ; P . Hannaford , D . C ; T . A . Stephens , A . D . C . ; W . J . Hore , Org . ; I . A . Court and W . Blight , Stewards ; and W . H . Phillips , Janitor . At the close of the business , the members and visitors adjourned to the refectory , where a pleasant evening vvas passed .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met on the 25 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Dunkley , P . Prov . G . Org ., M . E . Z . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . J ., P . Z ., acting H . ; E . W . Jenkins , 1 . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; Toulmin , ist Asst . Soj . ; W . H . Saunders , P . Z . ; and W . Taylor ,

P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., Treas . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The Treasurer moved , which was seconded , and carried unanimously , "That the sum of five guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 1890 . " The S . E . gave a notice of motion as to altering the months of meeting . Apologies for non-attendance were received

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from Comps . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., G . Supt . of Middlesex ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . P . G . S . E . ; H . Room , the Rev . R . Hoskens , P . Z . ; A . H . Gurney , H . Jenkins , Lambert , and others . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed .

WORKINGTON . Sun and Sector Chapter ( No . 9 62 ) . — An emergency meeting of this chapter was held on Saturday , the 5 th instant , when there were present Comps . J . Paterson , P . G . J ., Z . ; D . Reece , P . A . G . Soj ., H . ; G . Dalrymple , P . P . G . H ., as J . ; J . Wood , P . G . Stwd ., S . E . ;

J . Eden , S . N . ; E . Loach , P . G . Stwd ., P . S . ; Dr . Chas . McKerrow , ist A . S . ; A . Ashmore , 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Organist ; A . Salkeld , and others . The chapter was opened , and six candidates were balloted for and one joining member accepted , and one candidate vvas exalted to the Supreme Degree . With " Hearty good wishes " the chapter vvas closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

DERBY . , St . Mary Chapter ( No . 63 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the ist instant , when there were present Bros . Alfred Schofield , M . W . S . ; J . H . Lawson , P . M . W . S ., Prelate ; G . T . Wri g ht , ist General ; A . Woodiwiss , 2 nd General ; Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., Treasurer ; Percy

Wallis , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W . H . Marsden , Raphael ; J . E . Harrison , C . of G . ; and W . Stone , Outer Guard . Visitor : Bro . Rev , Dean Currie , 54 . III . Bro . Fendelow , 33 ° , I . G . W . C . D ., vvas announced and received in a manner befitting his rank . Bro . E . H . Claye vvas introduced and vvas raised to the 17 by Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M . W . S ., Recorder , and vvas then perfected

Knight of the P . and E . and S . P . R . C by Bro . J . H . Lawson , P . M . W . S ., Prelate , the accolade being given by 111 . Bro . Fendelow , 33 . Bro . G . T . Wright , the M . W . S . elect , was then presented to 111 . Bro . Fendelow , 33 , who duly installed him into the chair of M . W . S . On the motion of Bro . Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., Treasurer , the sum of 10 guineas vvas voted to the R . M . I . for Boys , and

placed on the list of Bro . J . H . Lawson , P . M . W . S . Bro . G . T . Wright , M . W . S ., appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Lawson , P . M . W . S ., Prelate ; A . Woodiwiss , ist General ; Col . John Evans , 2 nd General ; Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., Treasurer ; Percy Wallis , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W . H . Marsden , Grand Marshal ; W . Naylor , Raphael ; III . Bro . Fitz-Herbert Wright , -to

P . M . W . S ., D . of C ; Bros . J . E . Harrison , Herald ; G . M . Bond , C . of G . j and W . Stone , Outer Guard . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance at the bank of over £ 56 , vvas received and adopted , and the chapter vvas closed by the newly installed M . W . S . The brethren adjourned to the Bell Hotel , where a splendid banquet was provided by Host Rayner .

The after proceedings were varied vvith a pleasing little episode , the brethren seizing the opportunity of his recent marriage , to testify their feelings of respect and affection to III . Bro . Fendelow , 33 ° , by presenting him with a handsome silver salver , for which he feelingly returned thanks . The usual toasts were honoured , and the brethren separated after spending a most pleasant evening .

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Royal Order of Scotland .

The yearly meeting of this Order took place on Friday , the 4 th inst ., the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn . The Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , as usual , presided , and was supported by Bros . Capt . Philips , the Deputy ; Frank Richardson , G . Sec . ; Charles Belton , G , Treas . ; C .

F . Matier , G . Marischal ; the Earl of Euston , W . B . Williamson , F . Lawrence , C . E . Keyser , J . Balfour Cockburn , F . Sumner Knyvett , and others . The Degree was conferred upon Bros , the Earl of Dungarvan and Horatio Ward , Bro . Sir Lionel Darell being unable to attend from unavoidable

circumstances . Atthe conclusion of the proceedings , thebrethren dined together at the Cafe Royal .

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Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

DIVISIONAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF KENT .

I he annual meeting of the above was holden on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., under the banner of the Saye and Sele Conclave , No . 122 , at the Masonic Rooms , Belvidere , Kent . The Saye and Sele Conclave was opened , on behalf of the M . P . S ., Sir Knight Cotterell ,

who was unavoidably absent , by Sir Kni ght Bateman , P . S . The Intendant-General , Sir Kni g ht Frederic Wood , entered under the arch of steel , attended by his Deputy , Sir Knight Dr . Penfold , and the Divisional Officers , and opened Divisional Grand Conclave in full form .

The Divisional Grand Recorder , Sir Knight A . H . BATEMAN , G . V . C England , called the muster roll , and the sir knights present answered to their names . The minutes of the last Divisional Grand Conclave , held at Chatham , July , 188 9 , having been read and

confirmed , letters of apology and regret for absence were read from Sir Kni ghts Baron de Ferrieres , G . V . England ; Rev . H . Cummings , P . G . H . P . England , D . G . H . P ., & c ; CF . Hogard , G . R . ; Woodman , G . Treas . ; Brice , M . P . S . 147 ; Roberts , M . P . S . 148 ; and others . The Treasurer ' s report vvas received and adopted , and it appearing that the D . G . Treasurer , Sir Knight