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each of whom dwelt upon the excellent work that was being done bv means of the Charitable Associations , and strongly urged the brethren to support them as far as lay in their power . The Tieasurer and Secretary replied to the toast of their healths , the latter officer alluding to the lodge of instruction , which was about to be resuscitated , under the Preceptorship of Bro . Thompson , at the Seven Sisters' Hotel , Tottenham , in which neighbourhood many members of the

lodge resided , and earnestly asked the support of the brethren in placing it on a firm footing . Bros . A . Money , S . W ., and E . M . Money , J . W .. responded for "The Officers , " assuring the W . M . that they would assist him as much as they possibly could , andstrive to uphotd the prestige of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast then brought to a close one of the most successful and pleasant installation meetings of this lodge . ———

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) , — This representative civic lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , E . C , on the 30 th ult . Among those present were Bros , foseph Young , VV . M . ; T . Simpson , S . W . ; 1 . Strugnell , P . M ., acting J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; L . Lardner , I . G . ; E . M . Lolt , G . Org ., & c , Hon . Member ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Longley , and others . Bro . Hoare , P . M . 1765 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous nveting having been read and confirmed , the resignation of Bro . Clark , P . G . P ., was received with regret . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bros . H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; Skelhorn , J . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few t lasts followed . 'The proceedings were considerably enhanced by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Lott , Hoare , J . Young , L . Lardner , and others .

ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , when Bro . James Funston , VV . M ., presided . There was an excellent attendance of members of the lodge and visitors . After the opening of the lodge and the reading and confirmation of the minutes , and the passing of the Audit Committee ' s accounts , Bro . Louis Stean , P . M ., by desire of the W . M .

performed the ceremony of installaiion , for which purpose Br 1 , E . Walker , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to hitn by Bro . Funston . At the conclusion of the ceremony the ; following brethren were made officers of the lodge tor theyear : Bros . F . Matthews , S . W . ; R . Drysdale , J . W . ; Daniel King , Treas . ; J , Cox , Sec . ; Henderson , Chap . ; H . J . Thrower , S . D . ; L . A . Harrison , J . D . ; G . C . Young , Org . ; VV . Beasley , I . G .: E . T . Clark , D . C . ; T . Douglas

and J . VV . Griffiths , Stwds . ; and James Very , Tyler . Bro . Stean afterwards delivered the addresses . The new VV . M . immediately commenced his year ' s work hy initiating two gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order , and then presented Bro . Funston with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , and accompanied the presentation with expressions of high approval of the manner in which Bro . Funston had discharged the duties of Master , stating at

the same time that there was this peculiarity in the presentation this year , that Bro . Funston was the first initiate in the lodge . Bro . Funston , in acknowledging the kindness of the brethren , said that he had done what he could to conduct the business of the lodge aright , and he had been well supported by all the brethren , and to these he begged to offer his sincere thanks for their kindness . The lodge was then

closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts followed . After the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , " had been disposed of , the VV . M . proposed "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . VV . Clarke , P . G . P ., who had been at every installation meeting of the lodge since the consecration ,

and who on that occasion was one of the officiating officers . Bro . VV . Clarke , in reply , thanked the brethren on behalf of the Earl of Carnarvon and the Karl of Lathom , both of whom took great interest in the Craft . He trusted that the example set by those noblemen and the other Grand Officers would be an incentive to other Masons to do their duty in furthering the good of Freemasonry , which they all had at heart , He looked round with a great amount of pleasure

when he saw he was one of the honorary members of the lodge . He was a partaker in its consecration , and he hoped as long as he had health and strength he would be present to receive the same kind greetings as he had that evening . He was only too happy to do his best at any time for Freemasonry , and also for that lodge , and he hoped to see the St . Leonard's Lodge grow in the same proportion as it had crown .

Bro . tunston , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., ' said lhat the brethren had now as a president of the St . Leonard's Lodge a brother who was well known , and one who , by his genial conduct , had commended himself to the acceptance of all the members of the lodge . He had known him for 30 years ; he first knew him when they were both young men who had to work , and who had a desire to make their way . They had grown up together , and had

continued friends all throughout ihe time when they had no idea of becoming Masons . From what he had seen of the W . M . he could say that if ever there was a man to assist the poor , or to heal the wounded , it was the VV . M . No man had better conducted himself through life than the W . M ., and no man had more deservedly won his position . It was lo such a brother that he asked them to diink prosperity during his year of office .

The VVorshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for the honour they had dune him ; but asked them to discount to a very large extent what the l . P . M . had said of him . It was true they had known each other a long time ; but it was not true that he ( the VV . M . ) had rendered distinguished services lo Freemasonry . The brethren must b ; : ar in mind that Bro . Funston belonged to ihe legal

profession , and had thus acquired arts of oratory , and perhaps fancied he was addressing a jury . He ( the W . M . ) believed , however , that he was not ill-respected . He war , one of the founders of the lodge , and possibly it was due to him that the lodge was founded . If so , he would only say he was surrounded by a number of very earnest , ardent , and good feeling brethren , who cordially joined in the work , and in the seven years of the lodge ' s existence there had been no

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signs of disagreement . He hoped that during his year of office nothing would occur to retard the lodge ' s progress ; and , in keeping the lodge in its present proud position , he believed he would have the support of every brother . The Worshipful Master next gave " Tne Installing Master , " who was one of the oldest Masons in London , having commenced in 1 S 29 . Heconcluded bycongratulating Bro .

Stean on wearing so well , and on having worked so hard and so long in the cause of Masonry . He carried with him a clear conscience , and was still able to conduct the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Stean , in reply , said he had always endeavoured to maintain the principles of the Order . When he was initiated he found the principles were brotherly love , relief , and

truth , and he had tried through ihe whole of his career to carry out those principles . He had worked hard in the cau > e of Masonic Charity , and he had the happiness of finding that those efforts had been very successful . The VVorshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Past Masters , " brethren who had rendered essential service to the lodge . With this toast he connected Bros .

Stean , Harr , Barham , Benjamin , Jones , and Clement , all of whom had performed their duties in an admirable manner , and brought the St . Leonard Lodge to a degree of excellence that could scarcely have been expected . Bro . Barham , P . M ., replied , and said that whatever labour the P . Ms , had undergone , it was only a labour of love . The P . Ms , were only too gratified to find the great

success the lodge had attained . One and all , they did their utmost to further the interest of the lodge . He sincerely hoped the time was not far distant when he should find the Past Masters occupying the whole of that side of the table . " The Initiates" was the next toast , and to this toast Bros . Walter Henry Mills and Samuel Batchelor replied .

Bro . Sir VV . Guyer Hunter , M . P ., as one of the brethren who returned thanks for the toast of " The Visitors , " said that whenever he had been in a lodge it had always been to him a source of gratification and pleasure . He had always been received in the kindest manner , and this would always be highly appreciated by him . He joined Masonry believing it was the personification of all that was

benevolent in nature . Its tenets and principles from the earliest ages until now had been benevolence and goodwill to all men . It had been stated by some who did not know what the tenets and privileges of the Craft were , that it was a secret society , and ought to be suppressed . In the middle ages , and when the Inquisition was in full vigour , despotism could not put it down . Why ? because it was based upon

love and Charity , which all good men and true held dear . Therefore , Freemasonry must flourish as long as the World existed . "The Charities , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast were subsequently given and honoured . The following visitors were present during the evening : Bros . John Ives , P . M . 1472 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and

192 S ; F . Horner , P . M . 31 ; F . Brien , P . M . 1076 ; E . Heard , 95 ; J , Little , 1607 ; J . Blinker , J . W . 1151 ; C . Sims , Sot ; H . Salter , J . D . S 61 ; J . Aillud , P . M . 015 ; J . Roberts , 1 S 06 ; G . R . Gwynne , 1613 ; C . Rian , 1 O 13 ; G . P . Christmas , 27 ; H . R . Baker , J . D . 2030 ; J . W . Chapman , 1 C 7 S ; H . Doubleday , 193 ; G . H . Staff , 1365 ; J .

Smith , P . M . 193 ; G . Harwood , 813 ; G . J . Freeman , 1 G 13 ; R . VV . Silverhorne , 1007 ; H . W . Robinson , 995 ; F . J . Gibson , 1420 ; S . Smithers , J . D . 193 ; H . Stephens , P . M . 754 ; C . Steel , W . M . 1365 ; E . Isaacs ; G . Andrews , 1420 ; A . J . Walker , 22 ; R . A . Germaine , Org . 2033 ; VV . H . Baker , 2030 ; Sir VV . Gwyer Hunter , Buckingham and Chandos Lodge ; R , Tidman , S 13 ; and G . Mustoe , S 13 .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , Acrelane , Brixton , on Saturday , the 5 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . H . Baldwin , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., with Bros . VV . E . Tallington , l . P . M ., as S . W . ; R . Poore , J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M . and Sec . ; C . J . Axford , S . D . ; A . Albert , I . G . ; J . Read , Org . ; W .

Kirkland , W . S . ; A . Jones , Steward ; H . Durham ; and R . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . Bros . T . Poore , P . M ., hon . mem . ; H . Lucas , VV . M . 16 G 9 ; W . H . Burgess , J . D . 204 S ; and W . D . D . ckinson , 204 S , were among the visitors present . Aftcr the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the W . M . proceeded to take the business on the agenda . Bro . James Mills was raised in a very careful manner by the W . M ., who requested Bro . T . Poore , P . M ., to give the

traditional history . Bro . Richard Poore , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., theS . W ., Bro . Kipling , kindly declining to stand . Bro . VV . Kirkland , by the unanimous wish of the lodge , was elected Treasurer , and Bro . K . Potter , Tyler . Bros . H . Durham , J . 0 ., Sprague , and J . Mills were elected on the Audit Committee . On the motion of Bro , H . Lovegrove , Sec , a jewel was voted to the outgoing W . M . At the completion of the business , the members separated . There was no banquet .

DONCASTER St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the lodge rooms , Nether Hall-road . Present : Bros . Geo . Tindall , W . M . ; F . Rand , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . Goldthorp , J . W . ; F . J . Forth , Sec . ; G . VVilkie , S . D . ; C H . Ward , J . D . ; A . M . Fretwell , I . G . ; J . Hirst , Tyler ; P . M . ' s F . D .

Walker , J . Blake , G . Brooke , and T . R . Nicholas ; Thos . Athion , G . Ashton , J . Webb , C . J . Frood , J . M . Axe , and R . Bridge . A ballot was taken for Mr . W . Hough ( Mayor of Doncaster ) and Mr . Wm . Blake , which proved unanimous , and Mr . VV . Hjugh was initiated .

RAMSGATE . —Royal Navy Lodge ( No . 429 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at tne Royal Hotel , when there were present Bros . H . Ford , VV . M . ; J . O . Eve , P . P . G . A . D . C , S . W . ; R . Morley , J . W . ; J . Emmcrson , P . P . G . J . W ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . filler , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Garratt , S . D . ( pro tern . ); H . J . Sturgeon , J . D . ; J . Jarman , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., U . C ; | .

T . May , I . G . ; E . L . Elgar , W . M . 1209 , Stwd . ; R . T . Rolfe , P . M ., Tyler ; T . H . Grove Snowden , P . M . 429 and 1209 , P . P . G . J . W . ; ) . Emmerson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Hazeldine , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; G . Blackburn , l . P . M . ; S . Holborn , D . C . Chambers , J . J . Roach , and T . H . Hawkins . Visitors : Bros . J . Fenwick , P . M . 1209 ; H . J . West , J . O . 1209 ; G . I . Palmer , P . M . 11 ; and G .

Chapman , 9 . The minutes of last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . O . Eve , S . W ., was unanimously elected 1

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W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . Emmerson , P . M ., reelected I reasurer , and Bro . R . T . Rolfe , reappointed T yler . It was resolved that the usual Christmas gifts be given to the recipients . Bro . C . J . Hiller , P . M ., was presented by the offi . ers and brethren of the lodge with a handsome Secietary ' s jewel and testimonial on vellum , for his kind , attentive , and courteous manner to the brethren while acting as Secretary , as he is now leaving England for Tasmania on the 31 st inst .

MAIDSTONE . —Belvidere Lodge ( No . 503 ) . — A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 1 st in-t ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . J . Thornhill , VV . M . ; G . E . Wallis , S . W . ; G . Baker , J . W .: F . Kite , Treas . ; G . Appleyard , Sec ; T . Elmore , S . D . ; B . Brown , D . C ; G . F . Baker , I . G . ; F . Ashdown , Stwd . ; Cruttenden , P . M . ; Foord , P . M . ; Kite , P . M . ; Appleyard , P . M . ; Nuch , P . M . ; Long , P . M . ; and about 40 members of the

lodge . Visitors : Bros . Spencer , P . G . S . ; lilack ; Cockburn , W . M . 20 ; McNeill , W . M . 1 S 4 , and several others . The lodge was opened in due fo . m , and Bro . G . E . Wallis , VV . M . elect , was installed by Bro . J . Thornhill , VV . M ., after which the VV . M . invested his officers . Bro . C G . Long was elected Charity representative . The brethren , to the number of 50 , adjourned to the Star Hotel and partook of an excellent banquet .

GOSPORT . — Gosport Lodge ( No . 903 ) . —A meeting was held on the Sth inst ., at the Indian Arms Hotel , High-street , Piesent : Bros . J . Dempsey , W . M . ; J . E . Thornton , S . W . ; W . J . Smith , J . W . ; R . VV . Downing , P . M . and Treas . ; T . Stretton , Sec .: T . Pearson , J . D . ; H . Crisp , P . M . and D . C ; D . E . Batson , I . G . ; VV . J . Pawsey , Stwd . ; L . Cauvin , Tyler ; J . Wallingford , P . M . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . M . ; F .

Powell , P . M . ; VV . Brunwin , P . M . ; G . B . Irons , P . M . ; VV . Green , P . M . ; C . Turle , C . Larkins , A . Greig , T . J . Adams , T . Holdstock , J . G . Williams , J . Reilly , E . S . Innes , J . Beams , G . VV . Burnett , G . Turner , E . Jewell , J . Gill , F . C . Marks , H . Hale , andj . Liddell . The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . Bro . J . A . Watts was passed to the Second Degreeand Bro .

, King raised ; the W . M . explained the working tools and Eave the charge . The lodge was closed in the Second and Third Degrees . In accordance with motion by the W . M ., , £ 5 5 s . was voted to the Hants and Isle of Wight Masonic educational and Benevolent Institution . Seconded by Bro . G . B . Irons , and carried unanimously . A ballot for

W . M . for the ensuing year was then taken , and declared to be in favour of Bro . H . Crisp . Bro . R . VV . Downing , P . M ., was elected Treasurer ; Bro . L . Cauvin , Tyler ; and Bro . R . VV . Mitchell , P . M ., representative on the P . G . L . Committee . Bro . A . Le Grant was presented with a Grand Lodge certificate .

BRADFORD . —Pentalpha Lodge ( No . 974 ) . — The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Rev . jas . Gallie , P . P . G . C . West Yorkshire , took place at the Masonic Hall , Darley-strcet , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Evans , P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire , assisted by his officers . There was a large muster of the brethren of the lodgewith the W M . ' s and

, brethren of the lodges in the town and district . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect was presented by Bro . T . Hill , P . P . G . S . W ,, the Mayor of Bradford , and Bro . J . Ambler , P . M ., to the W . M . for installation , who most impressively took the first portion of the ceremony , and opened the Board of Installed Masters . Bro . W . Lupton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . West

Yorkshire , then took the chair , and performed the remaining part of the ceremony in an admirable manner . The VV . M ., after receiving the congratulations of the numerous Board of Installed Masters , appointed and invested the following as his officers : Bros . Dr . Evans , l . P . M . ; J . N . Oddy , S . W . ; R . N . Rhodes , | . W . ; E . Link , Treas . ; T . Ibbottson , Sec . ; B . Stansfield , S . D . ; F . VV . Beanland , J . D . ;

M . Furnside , Org . ; and W . P . Griffi . hs , I . G . ; delivering to each an appropriate address on investing them with the collar and jewel of the office . The VV . M . delivered the charge to the Wardens , and Bro . Lupton , Installing Master , the charge to the W . M . and the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Thos . Hill , P . P . G . S . W ., in suitable terms , presented to Bro .. Dr . Evans a very beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , for which ,

in a feeling manner , Bro . Dr . Evans returned thanks . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by all to the W . M . that he might have a happy and prosperous year , and the lodge was closed . The anthem and the musical part of the ceremony were very effectively given . The installation banquet was afterwards held in the dining hall of the building , under the presidency of the

VV . M ., Bro . the Rev . James Gallie , supported by Bro * . T . Hill , Mayor of the borough ; Smith , ex-Mayor ; J . W . Davies , P . M . Probity Lodge ; C . | . Banister , P . G . S . B . of England , & c . ; John Ambler , P . M . ; Lupton , P . M . ; and on his left Bros . Dr . Evans , l . P . M . ; C . M . Wilson , P . M . ; Professor McGill , P . M . ; John White " , P . M . ; Dr . Fisher , P . M . ; and the W . M . ' s of the Hope Lodge , Eccleshill

, Shakespeare , and several of the Leeds lodges ; Bro . Rev . Chute , and others . After grace was sung , the W . M ., in suitable terms , proposed " The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " " The Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " "The M . W . G . M ., Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M ., and the Officers , Present and Past , of Grand Lodge , " which

was responded to by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . G . S . B . Bro . the Rev . Chute , in a long and deeply interesting Masonic speech , proposed " The Immortal Memory of St . John the Evangelist . " Bro . T . Hill , P . P . G . W ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was responded to by the Charity Steward , Bro . W . Lupton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . West Yorkshire . " The Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , and Prov . Grand

Officers , " was proposed by the S . W ., and responded to bv Bro . Kilpin , P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire . Bro . Dr . Evans proposed " The Health of the Mayor , Bro . T . Hill , and the ex-Mayor , Bro . Smith , " in most facetious terms , and each responded in telling speeches , which were received with acclamation . The W . M . proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " who replied . I O M UAn —IKTi IIli 1 r t

n , « » - < -nnnn .. . _ -. _ .. _ , » . * 1 lie i . l ' . M . then proposed" Ihe Health of the W . M ., Bro . James Gallie , " which was received with great cnlhusiasm , and responded to most efficiently , the W . M . making a great impression on all present that he was the right brother for the chair of the lodge . " The Health of the Visitors " was proposed from the