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Steward at the Festival for the Boys' School , for which he had a good list ; he offered also to represent this lodge as Steward at the Festival for the Girls' School , and himself headed the list with ten guineas . Several other brethren at once appended their names , and no doubt this lodge will be amongst the foremost in the cause . The W . M . in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Le Gros , " in which that
spoke in the highest terms of the manner brother had conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year ; and to show how highly the brethren appreciated those services , they had subscribed for a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which he had then the pleasure „ f presenting to Bro . Le Gros . Other toasts weie proposed and honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close at about 10 . 30 p . m .
DURHAM . —Norman Lodge ( No . 1334 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . C E . Barnes , W . M . ; Wm . Donkin . P . M ., P . G . P ., S . W . ; Wm . Gray , J . W . ; G . R . Eullman , P . M ., P . G . C ., Chap . ; A . McKinlay , Treas . ; G . B . Flack , Sec . ; F . C . Hulton , S . D . ; G . P . Blagdon , J . D . ; G . Greenwell , D . C . ; J . S .
Smedmore , I . G . ; R . Hauxwell , Stwd . ; J . Steele , Tyler ; J . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Jas . Laidler , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Bailes , P . M . ; Clark , Langley , and Hauxwell . Visitors : Bros . W . Coxen , P . M . 1574 , P . P . G . S . W ., and S . W . 124 ; Grounds , W . M . 1680 ; G . Leathern , 124 ; and A . Carr , 124 . In accordance with notice of motion
g iven at last general lodge , Bro . W . Donkin , P . M ., P . G . P ., proposed , and Bro . J . Laidler , P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., seconded , "That the sum of fifty guineas be given to the Charities , as follows : twenty guineas to the Girls' School , twenty guineas to the Boys' School , and ten guineas to the Aged Freemasons . " The motion was carried unanimously . There was one initiation , one passing , and two raisings .
SOUTHWELL . —Southwell Lodge ( No . 1405 ) . —The second meeting of this lodge in thc present year was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Saracen's Head Hotel . Present : Bros . Mitchell , W . M . ; Brookes , S . W . ; Hirst , J . W . ; Vowles , P . M ., Treasurer ; Fitzhugh , P . M . ; Ridge , Secretary , and about twenty brethren . Amongst the visiting brethren was Bro . Berridee , P . G . Steward of G . L .,
and P . M . 21 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brookes , S . W ., proposed the following resolution , which was seconded by Bro . Garton , and carried unanimously , viz ., "That this lodge be transferred to the George Hotel , Nottingham . " Ballot was taken for Mr . C . Hall , of Bilboro' , who was unanimously elected . The lodge having been raised to the Second Degree , the
W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . S . F . Bestow into the Degree of F . C ., the usual questions as to proficiency having been answered by him satisfactorily previous to retiring . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , was closed in due form . The brethren afterwards dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., who spoke in the most flattering terms of the Prov .
G . M . of Nottinghamshire , Bro . His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , saying that since the noble Duke had been at the head of Freemasonry in the province it had flourished to a great extent , and showed undisguised signs of becoming one of the most important provinces of the kingdom . Bro . Berridge , in responding on behalf of
"The Visiting Brethren , " spoke of the forthcoming anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be held on Friday , the 16 th April next ., H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., P . G . W ., in the chair , and pointed out the many benefits extended to the children of brethren by the Institution . The Tyler's toast having been duly honoured the proceedings terminated .
NORTH WOOLWICH . — Henley Lodge No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . West ' s hostelry , and was well attended , both by the brethren of the lodge and visitors . The lodge was opened soon after two o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . T . Turner , and the only business before it being the
installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . W . Vance , it was at once proceeded with . The usual formalities having been observed , the retiring Master , Bro . Turner , duly installed Ws successor , Bro . Vance , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bics . W . J . Burgess , S . W . ; J . Elder , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec ; A . Manning , P . M ., Treas . ; V . J . Holloway , S . D . ;
C . Lewis , J . D . ; Biggs , I . G . ; A . T . Ives , D . C . ; Caley , W . S . ; and W . Page , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation , Bro . Turner was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , value ten guineas , as a recognition of bis good service to the lodge during the past year . It was also unanimously lesolved that he should be presented "' th a testimonial for the able and excellent manner in
which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer 'bat day . Bro . Turner returned thanks , and the lodge was closed in due form . Among the brethren present were Past Masters Bros . E . West , J . Ives , B . B . Bradshaw , W . J- Graham , O . Manning , J . Warren , W . M . 700 ; P . McCarth y , W . M . 1076 ; P . W . Job , J . W . 1076 ; K . B . Hobson , ! . W . . 00 : G . Avres . I . G . o _ 2 : T . Barker . I . D .
l 6 ° 4 ; R . Wells , 704 ; W . Wren , 687 ; G . Sadler , 172 ; J-Paul , 1287 ; D . Sayer , 1685 ; W . J . Kent , 1319 ; W . "town , 1076 ; D . Hutchinson , 25 ; G . Padgerie , 172 ; C . Jolly , n 13 ( Freemason ); and others . After the banquet , Jhich was superbly served by Bro . West , had been "" roughly enjoyed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
* ere duly honoured . The I . P . M . then in appropriate terms f'fposed the toast of " The W . M . " He said Bro . Vance M honourably earned the position he now occupied , and * jKved that under his rule there was a successful year "wore him for the benefit of the lodge . During the past j * nearl y £ 110 had been given away by thc lodge in nc cause of charity , and if they would only make up
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their minds to support him in his endeavours to make the lodge as famous for its charities as they had under Bro . Manning , who , as Steward , took up nearly £ 80 ; he should be proud of them , for he ( Bro . Turner ) intended to stand Steward for next year . He trusted they would support the W . M . in his year of office as they had him , and then they would ensure the
prosperity of not only the W . M ., but the lodge itself . He asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in reply , thanked them most heartily for the kind manner in which they had received and drank the toast . It gave him great confidence to go on , and he trusted that the office he had undertaken would hot suffer at his hands , and that at the end of his year of office he should deserve their regard ,
as he felt sure he did at the present moment ; at least , he should try to deserve it . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . McCarthy , W . M . of the Capper Lodge , who , in the course of his speech , complimented the lodge on the excellence of its working , and congratulated them on the amount of their contributions to the Masonic Charities during the year .
Bro . Warren , W . M . of the Nelson Lodge , also responded . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters , " and Bro . Manning ' s name was coupled with it . In reply , that brother said the Past Masters were very pleased to see Bro . Vance in the chair , because he was a very worthy brother , and deserved the position he had now fairly and honourably
won . It was a pesition that any one might feel proud to occupy . He trusted that their esteemed brother , Dr . Vance , would have a good year of office , and sustain the honour and integrity of the chair of the Henley Lodge as his predecessors had , he trusted , endeavoured to do in the past . The toast of "The Officers" and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , English-street . Bro . James Haswell , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers and a good muster of the members , inclusive of Bros . James Cook , P . M . and Sec ; Geo . Potter , P . M . ; W . Pratchitt , P . M . ; and others . Bro . W . F . Lamonby ,
P . M . 1002 and 1073 ( Frccmasan ) , was also present as a visitor . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . Atkinson was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Potter , P . M . The lodge having been closed down , Mr . Geo . Hayward , son of the late Bro . F . W . Hayward , P . M . 310 and 1220 , P . P . G . S . W ., was admitted , and regularly initiated into
Masonry by the W . M ., he making the seventh during Bro . Haswell ' s year of office . This being election night , Bro . James Ewing , J . W ., was all but unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , whilst Bro .-Hetherington was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . It was agreed to hold the installation on Wednesday , April 7 th , and Bro . Gibson ,
P . M . 119 and 9 62 , P . G ; Sec , was , as usual , invited to perform the ceremony . It was also resolved to hold the banquet at the County Hotel . This being all the business , the lodge was closed , and the customary hour was spent in toast and song , the latter department including Bro . Cook ' s incomparable " Good Rhine Wine . "
EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1619 ) . —An emergency meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . John G . Horsey , W . M . ; S . Davison , S . W . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; W . Hale , P . M . and Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , I . P . M . and Sec . ; Wm . Rudge , S . D . ; J . G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Dickman , I . G . ; C . W . Noehmer , P . M .
and D . C . ; Jas . Cooper , A . M . Betchley , M . Ovenden , C . Firbank , G . W . Holmes , Thomas Carder , Henry Horsey , and C . T . Young . Visitors : Bros . A . McLean Armo' . ir ( St . John's ) , and T . Smith , 1096 . The lodge having been opened punctually at 4 . 30 , Bros . T . Carder and H . Horsey , the candidates for passing , having replied to the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired . Ballot was
then taken for three candidates for initiation , viz ., Messrs . John Nyland ( who was unable to be present ) , G . Mitchell , and W . H . Brown , which proved unanimous . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . H . Horsey and T . Carder were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Messrs . Mitchell and Brown duly initiated into the
secrets of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge being then closed , the brethren assembled at table , where a very pleasant evening was spent . In proposing " The Initiates , " the W . M . expressed much pleasure at receiving into Masonry Bros . W . H . Brown and Mitchell , who , be knew , would do credit to the Sackville Lodge . He also added
that the brethren were again that day indebted to the kindness of Bro . Pierpoint ( Supt . of London Bridge Station , S . CR . ) for a saloon carriage attached to the train from London , and specially reserved for the use of the brethren . It was not the first time Bro . Pierpoint had conferred that kindness upon the members of the Sackville Lodge .
TWICKENHAM . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No , 1777 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . The lodge was opened at half-past three o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . H . Lovegrove , supported by Bros . G . Clark , S . W . ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., as J . W . ; Larlham , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; W . H . Barber , Secretary ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . D . ; S . G . Perks , J . D . ; W . S . Dunkley , I . G . j G . J .
Dunkley , Organist ; J . W . G . Wood , W . S . ; and T . Daly , Tyler . The other members present were Bros . Elliott Ayford , C . W . Dubois , and others ; and visitors Bros . White , Stafford , and others . The lodge having been opened in Two Degrees , Bros . Thorn and Holliday answered the usual questions , and were entrusted , and , the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , were duly raised to the Sublime Degree , the traditional history being given by Bro . I-arlham . The ballot was taken for
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several gentlemen , and Messrs . Johnson and Johnson , being in attendance , were duly initiated . The members wore Masonic mourning , as requested by the R . W . P . G . M . At six o ' clock the members and visitors assembled for refreshment under the presidency of the W . M ., who briefly proposed the usual toasts , and all the brethren left for town by an early train .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —The installation meeting of this provincial lodge was held on Saturday , the 28 th ult ,, at the Masonic Rooms . Among those in attendance were Bros . J . Hurst , P . G . A . P . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , W . M . ; R . W . Forge , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Filler , J . W . ; Fricker , late Treasurer ; Fitt , Secretary ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M .
1381 , S . D . ; Linton W . M . Brownrigg , J . D . ; Goodchild , I . G . ; Stevens , Organist ; Abbett , D . C . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx , P . M . 1423 , & c ( honorary member ); and Harrison , acting Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Stedwell , P . G . S ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., & c ; Mclllwham , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; Jones , P . M . 765 ;
Argyle , S . W . 94 6 ; Cousins , J . W . 209 ; Townly , 3 ; Cox , 41 ; Mclntyre , 144 ; Beard , 946 ; Simmons , 975 ; Frampton , 126 9 ; and Drummond , 1656 . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot for initiation was taken on behalf of Messrs . F . Hill , F . Griffin , and H . Taylor , and it proving to be unanimous , the first two named gentlemen were duly initiated
into Craft mysteries by the W . M . At this part of the proceedings the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex , arrived , and was received with the customary honours . Bros . Phelps and Steddenfeld , being in attendance , were then passed as F . C . ' s . In consequence of the lateness of the hour , and by the request of the P . G . M ., the raising of Bros . Hickinbotham , Humphris , and Warner
to the Degree of M . M . was not proceeded with . The W . M . having vacated the chair of K . S . in favour of W . Bro . Baldwin , the ceremony of installing Bro . Forge as W . M . for the year ensuing was duly carried out . The Installing Master appointed as his assistants in the ceremonial W . Bros . Mclllwham , as S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; Stedwell , I . G . ; and Hurst , D . C . W . Bro . Baldwin ' s
Masonic abilities are so well known in the province that it would be superfluous on this occasion to dilate upon them , suffice it to say that the impressive , and beautiful " work " of installation was skilfully performed . The third address was ably delivered by W . Bro . Elsam . The officers invested for the year were Bros . Piller , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; Hurst , I . P . M ., and Treas . ;
Fitt , Sec . ; Linton , S . D . ; Goodchild , J . D . ; Stevens , I . G . ; Miiller , Org . ; Abbett , D . C . ; and Gilbert , Tyler ( by deputy ) . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to W . Bros . Baldwin and Elsam for their services as Installing Officers . The banquet was held at the Clarence Hotel , and was capitally served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the " Queen and Craft "
was duly proposed and honoured , and the "National Anthem" sung . "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the M . W . P . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " having been given , and heartily received , the W . M . proposed in very flattering terms the toast of " The R . W . P . G . M . " Bro . Colonel Burdett , in reply , briefly said it had afforded him a great deal of gratification in being present
that evening . He was pleased to see that , notwithstanding the lodge had been established only a year , it was in so flourishing a condition . The " work " had been carefully performed all round , and he fully endorsed the vote of thanks that had been passed that afternoon to Bro . Baldwin for his kindness in officiating as Installing Officer . He then went on to speak of the progress of Freemasonry
in Middlesex , and how well the ceremonies and various other vital points in connection with the Order were carried nut in the province . As the Provincial Grand Master , this state of things was exceedingly giatifying to him , and he firmly believed that the working of the numerous lodges in the district , of which he had the honour of presiding , was thoroughly done , and could not be surpassed
elsewhere . In conclusion , he called the attention of the town members of the Sir Charles Blight Lodge to thc urgent necessity of their attending regularly a lodge of instruction , in order to qualify themselves for the high duties that they would in due course be called upon to perform . " The R . W . D . P . G . M . and the P . G . Officers " followed , and was tersely acknowledged by W . Bro . Baldwin .
In Lis remarks he alluded to the misfortune that had prevented Bro . Sir Charles Bright—namely , the indisposition of his brother—from attending on that most auspicious occasion . The toast of " The W . M . " was given in very felicitous language by the I . P . M ., and having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Forge briefly said that he appreciated most highly the great honour the members had
done him by electing him as their Master . He was but a very young Mason , but he would strive to perform his Masonic duties , and he trusted that at the termination of his year of office he should leave the chair as creditably and honourably as his predecessor had done . ( Hear , hear . ) " The I . P . M . " came next in order . Bro . Hurst , in acknowledging this toast and the handsome jewel that
accompanied it , said that throughout his Masonic career he had endeavoured conscientiously to act up to the principles of the Order and to discharge any duty that devolved upon him to the best of his ability . He thanked them all , especially the officers , for the kindness and attention bestowed upon him during his tenure of office . In concluding his remarks he expressed his personal obligations to
the R . W . P . G . M . for the interest he had evinced in the progress of thtir little Masonic venture , and which distinguishing mark of Bro . Col . Burdctt ' s approval he hoped would be long continued . In speaking of the jewel presented to him on that occasion , he said that he should treasure it " until time with him should be no more . " The toast of "The Installing Officers" followed , and was responded to
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Steward at the Festival for the Boys' School , for which he had a good list ; he offered also to represent this lodge as Steward at the Festival for the Girls' School , and himself headed the list with ten guineas . Several other brethren at once appended their names , and no doubt this lodge will be amongst the foremost in the cause . The W . M . in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Le Gros , " in which that
spoke in the highest terms of the manner brother had conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year ; and to show how highly the brethren appreciated those services , they had subscribed for a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which he had then the pleasure „ f presenting to Bro . Le Gros . Other toasts weie proposed and honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close at about 10 . 30 p . m .
DURHAM . —Norman Lodge ( No . 1334 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . C E . Barnes , W . M . ; Wm . Donkin . P . M ., P . G . P ., S . W . ; Wm . Gray , J . W . ; G . R . Eullman , P . M ., P . G . C ., Chap . ; A . McKinlay , Treas . ; G . B . Flack , Sec . ; F . C . Hulton , S . D . ; G . P . Blagdon , J . D . ; G . Greenwell , D . C . ; J . S .
Smedmore , I . G . ; R . Hauxwell , Stwd . ; J . Steele , Tyler ; J . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Jas . Laidler , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Bailes , P . M . ; Clark , Langley , and Hauxwell . Visitors : Bros . W . Coxen , P . M . 1574 , P . P . G . S . W ., and S . W . 124 ; Grounds , W . M . 1680 ; G . Leathern , 124 ; and A . Carr , 124 . In accordance with notice of motion
g iven at last general lodge , Bro . W . Donkin , P . M ., P . G . P ., proposed , and Bro . J . Laidler , P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., seconded , "That the sum of fifty guineas be given to the Charities , as follows : twenty guineas to the Girls' School , twenty guineas to the Boys' School , and ten guineas to the Aged Freemasons . " The motion was carried unanimously . There was one initiation , one passing , and two raisings .
SOUTHWELL . —Southwell Lodge ( No . 1405 ) . —The second meeting of this lodge in thc present year was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Saracen's Head Hotel . Present : Bros . Mitchell , W . M . ; Brookes , S . W . ; Hirst , J . W . ; Vowles , P . M ., Treasurer ; Fitzhugh , P . M . ; Ridge , Secretary , and about twenty brethren . Amongst the visiting brethren was Bro . Berridee , P . G . Steward of G . L .,
and P . M . 21 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brookes , S . W ., proposed the following resolution , which was seconded by Bro . Garton , and carried unanimously , viz ., "That this lodge be transferred to the George Hotel , Nottingham . " Ballot was taken for Mr . C . Hall , of Bilboro' , who was unanimously elected . The lodge having been raised to the Second Degree , the
W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . S . F . Bestow into the Degree of F . C ., the usual questions as to proficiency having been answered by him satisfactorily previous to retiring . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , was closed in due form . The brethren afterwards dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., who spoke in the most flattering terms of the Prov .
G . M . of Nottinghamshire , Bro . His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , saying that since the noble Duke had been at the head of Freemasonry in the province it had flourished to a great extent , and showed undisguised signs of becoming one of the most important provinces of the kingdom . Bro . Berridge , in responding on behalf of
"The Visiting Brethren , " spoke of the forthcoming anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be held on Friday , the 16 th April next ., H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., P . G . W ., in the chair , and pointed out the many benefits extended to the children of brethren by the Institution . The Tyler's toast having been duly honoured the proceedings terminated .
NORTH WOOLWICH . — Henley Lodge No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . West ' s hostelry , and was well attended , both by the brethren of the lodge and visitors . The lodge was opened soon after two o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . T . Turner , and the only business before it being the
installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . W . Vance , it was at once proceeded with . The usual formalities having been observed , the retiring Master , Bro . Turner , duly installed Ws successor , Bro . Vance , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bics . W . J . Burgess , S . W . ; J . Elder , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec ; A . Manning , P . M ., Treas . ; V . J . Holloway , S . D . ;
C . Lewis , J . D . ; Biggs , I . G . ; A . T . Ives , D . C . ; Caley , W . S . ; and W . Page , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation , Bro . Turner was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , value ten guineas , as a recognition of bis good service to the lodge during the past year . It was also unanimously lesolved that he should be presented "' th a testimonial for the able and excellent manner in
which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer 'bat day . Bro . Turner returned thanks , and the lodge was closed in due form . Among the brethren present were Past Masters Bros . E . West , J . Ives , B . B . Bradshaw , W . J- Graham , O . Manning , J . Warren , W . M . 700 ; P . McCarth y , W . M . 1076 ; P . W . Job , J . W . 1076 ; K . B . Hobson , ! . W . . 00 : G . Avres . I . G . o _ 2 : T . Barker . I . D .
l 6 ° 4 ; R . Wells , 704 ; W . Wren , 687 ; G . Sadler , 172 ; J-Paul , 1287 ; D . Sayer , 1685 ; W . J . Kent , 1319 ; W . "town , 1076 ; D . Hutchinson , 25 ; G . Padgerie , 172 ; C . Jolly , n 13 ( Freemason ); and others . After the banquet , Jhich was superbly served by Bro . West , had been "" roughly enjoyed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
* ere duly honoured . The I . P . M . then in appropriate terms f'fposed the toast of " The W . M . " He said Bro . Vance M honourably earned the position he now occupied , and * jKved that under his rule there was a successful year "wore him for the benefit of the lodge . During the past j * nearl y £ 110 had been given away by thc lodge in nc cause of charity , and if they would only make up
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their minds to support him in his endeavours to make the lodge as famous for its charities as they had under Bro . Manning , who , as Steward , took up nearly £ 80 ; he should be proud of them , for he ( Bro . Turner ) intended to stand Steward for next year . He trusted they would support the W . M . in his year of office as they had him , and then they would ensure the
prosperity of not only the W . M ., but the lodge itself . He asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in reply , thanked them most heartily for the kind manner in which they had received and drank the toast . It gave him great confidence to go on , and he trusted that the office he had undertaken would hot suffer at his hands , and that at the end of his year of office he should deserve their regard ,
as he felt sure he did at the present moment ; at least , he should try to deserve it . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . McCarthy , W . M . of the Capper Lodge , who , in the course of his speech , complimented the lodge on the excellence of its working , and congratulated them on the amount of their contributions to the Masonic Charities during the year .
Bro . Warren , W . M . of the Nelson Lodge , also responded . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters , " and Bro . Manning ' s name was coupled with it . In reply , that brother said the Past Masters were very pleased to see Bro . Vance in the chair , because he was a very worthy brother , and deserved the position he had now fairly and honourably
won . It was a pesition that any one might feel proud to occupy . He trusted that their esteemed brother , Dr . Vance , would have a good year of office , and sustain the honour and integrity of the chair of the Henley Lodge as his predecessors had , he trusted , endeavoured to do in the past . The toast of "The Officers" and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , English-street . Bro . James Haswell , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers and a good muster of the members , inclusive of Bros . James Cook , P . M . and Sec ; Geo . Potter , P . M . ; W . Pratchitt , P . M . ; and others . Bro . W . F . Lamonby ,
P . M . 1002 and 1073 ( Frccmasan ) , was also present as a visitor . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . Atkinson was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Potter , P . M . The lodge having been closed down , Mr . Geo . Hayward , son of the late Bro . F . W . Hayward , P . M . 310 and 1220 , P . P . G . S . W ., was admitted , and regularly initiated into
Masonry by the W . M ., he making the seventh during Bro . Haswell ' s year of office . This being election night , Bro . James Ewing , J . W ., was all but unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , whilst Bro .-Hetherington was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . It was agreed to hold the installation on Wednesday , April 7 th , and Bro . Gibson ,
P . M . 119 and 9 62 , P . G ; Sec , was , as usual , invited to perform the ceremony . It was also resolved to hold the banquet at the County Hotel . This being all the business , the lodge was closed , and the customary hour was spent in toast and song , the latter department including Bro . Cook ' s incomparable " Good Rhine Wine . "
EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1619 ) . —An emergency meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . John G . Horsey , W . M . ; S . Davison , S . W . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; W . Hale , P . M . and Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , I . P . M . and Sec . ; Wm . Rudge , S . D . ; J . G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Dickman , I . G . ; C . W . Noehmer , P . M .
and D . C . ; Jas . Cooper , A . M . Betchley , M . Ovenden , C . Firbank , G . W . Holmes , Thomas Carder , Henry Horsey , and C . T . Young . Visitors : Bros . A . McLean Armo' . ir ( St . John's ) , and T . Smith , 1096 . The lodge having been opened punctually at 4 . 30 , Bros . T . Carder and H . Horsey , the candidates for passing , having replied to the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired . Ballot was
then taken for three candidates for initiation , viz ., Messrs . John Nyland ( who was unable to be present ) , G . Mitchell , and W . H . Brown , which proved unanimous . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . H . Horsey and T . Carder were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Messrs . Mitchell and Brown duly initiated into the
secrets of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge being then closed , the brethren assembled at table , where a very pleasant evening was spent . In proposing " The Initiates , " the W . M . expressed much pleasure at receiving into Masonry Bros . W . H . Brown and Mitchell , who , be knew , would do credit to the Sackville Lodge . He also added
that the brethren were again that day indebted to the kindness of Bro . Pierpoint ( Supt . of London Bridge Station , S . CR . ) for a saloon carriage attached to the train from London , and specially reserved for the use of the brethren . It was not the first time Bro . Pierpoint had conferred that kindness upon the members of the Sackville Lodge .
TWICKENHAM . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No , 1777 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . The lodge was opened at half-past three o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . H . Lovegrove , supported by Bros . G . Clark , S . W . ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., as J . W . ; Larlham , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; W . H . Barber , Secretary ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . D . ; S . G . Perks , J . D . ; W . S . Dunkley , I . G . j G . J .
Dunkley , Organist ; J . W . G . Wood , W . S . ; and T . Daly , Tyler . The other members present were Bros . Elliott Ayford , C . W . Dubois , and others ; and visitors Bros . White , Stafford , and others . The lodge having been opened in Two Degrees , Bros . Thorn and Holliday answered the usual questions , and were entrusted , and , the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , were duly raised to the Sublime Degree , the traditional history being given by Bro . I-arlham . The ballot was taken for
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several gentlemen , and Messrs . Johnson and Johnson , being in attendance , were duly initiated . The members wore Masonic mourning , as requested by the R . W . P . G . M . At six o ' clock the members and visitors assembled for refreshment under the presidency of the W . M ., who briefly proposed the usual toasts , and all the brethren left for town by an early train .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —The installation meeting of this provincial lodge was held on Saturday , the 28 th ult ,, at the Masonic Rooms . Among those in attendance were Bros . J . Hurst , P . G . A . P . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , W . M . ; R . W . Forge , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Filler , J . W . ; Fricker , late Treasurer ; Fitt , Secretary ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M .
1381 , S . D . ; Linton W . M . Brownrigg , J . D . ; Goodchild , I . G . ; Stevens , Organist ; Abbett , D . C . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx , P . M . 1423 , & c ( honorary member ); and Harrison , acting Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Stedwell , P . G . S ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., & c ; Mclllwham , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; Jones , P . M . 765 ;
Argyle , S . W . 94 6 ; Cousins , J . W . 209 ; Townly , 3 ; Cox , 41 ; Mclntyre , 144 ; Beard , 946 ; Simmons , 975 ; Frampton , 126 9 ; and Drummond , 1656 . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot for initiation was taken on behalf of Messrs . F . Hill , F . Griffin , and H . Taylor , and it proving to be unanimous , the first two named gentlemen were duly initiated
into Craft mysteries by the W . M . At this part of the proceedings the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex , arrived , and was received with the customary honours . Bros . Phelps and Steddenfeld , being in attendance , were then passed as F . C . ' s . In consequence of the lateness of the hour , and by the request of the P . G . M ., the raising of Bros . Hickinbotham , Humphris , and Warner
to the Degree of M . M . was not proceeded with . The W . M . having vacated the chair of K . S . in favour of W . Bro . Baldwin , the ceremony of installing Bro . Forge as W . M . for the year ensuing was duly carried out . The Installing Master appointed as his assistants in the ceremonial W . Bros . Mclllwham , as S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; Stedwell , I . G . ; and Hurst , D . C . W . Bro . Baldwin ' s
Masonic abilities are so well known in the province that it would be superfluous on this occasion to dilate upon them , suffice it to say that the impressive , and beautiful " work " of installation was skilfully performed . The third address was ably delivered by W . Bro . Elsam . The officers invested for the year were Bros . Piller , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; Hurst , I . P . M ., and Treas . ;
Fitt , Sec . ; Linton , S . D . ; Goodchild , J . D . ; Stevens , I . G . ; Miiller , Org . ; Abbett , D . C . ; and Gilbert , Tyler ( by deputy ) . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to W . Bros . Baldwin and Elsam for their services as Installing Officers . The banquet was held at the Clarence Hotel , and was capitally served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the " Queen and Craft "
was duly proposed and honoured , and the "National Anthem" sung . "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the M . W . P . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " having been given , and heartily received , the W . M . proposed in very flattering terms the toast of " The R . W . P . G . M . " Bro . Colonel Burdett , in reply , briefly said it had afforded him a great deal of gratification in being present
that evening . He was pleased to see that , notwithstanding the lodge had been established only a year , it was in so flourishing a condition . The " work " had been carefully performed all round , and he fully endorsed the vote of thanks that had been passed that afternoon to Bro . Baldwin for his kindness in officiating as Installing Officer . He then went on to speak of the progress of Freemasonry
in Middlesex , and how well the ceremonies and various other vital points in connection with the Order were carried nut in the province . As the Provincial Grand Master , this state of things was exceedingly giatifying to him , and he firmly believed that the working of the numerous lodges in the district , of which he had the honour of presiding , was thoroughly done , and could not be surpassed
elsewhere . In conclusion , he called the attention of the town members of the Sir Charles Blight Lodge to thc urgent necessity of their attending regularly a lodge of instruction , in order to qualify themselves for the high duties that they would in due course be called upon to perform . " The R . W . D . P . G . M . and the P . G . Officers " followed , and was tersely acknowledged by W . Bro . Baldwin .
In Lis remarks he alluded to the misfortune that had prevented Bro . Sir Charles Bright—namely , the indisposition of his brother—from attending on that most auspicious occasion . The toast of " The W . M . " was given in very felicitous language by the I . P . M ., and having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Forge briefly said that he appreciated most highly the great honour the members had
done him by electing him as their Master . He was but a very young Mason , but he would strive to perform his Masonic duties , and he trusted that at the termination of his year of office he should leave the chair as creditably and honourably as his predecessor had done . ( Hear , hear . ) " The I . P . M . " came next in order . Bro . Hurst , in acknowledging this toast and the handsome jewel that
accompanied it , said that throughout his Masonic career he had endeavoured conscientiously to act up to the principles of the Order and to discharge any duty that devolved upon him to the best of his ability . He thanked them all , especially the officers , for the kindness and attention bestowed upon him during his tenure of office . In concluding his remarks he expressed his personal obligations to
the R . W . P . G . M . for the interest he had evinced in the progress of thtir little Masonic venture , and which distinguishing mark of Bro . Col . Burdctt ' s approval he hoped would be long continued . In speaking of the jewel presented to him on that occasion , he said that he should treasure it " until time with him should be no more . " The toast of "The Installing Officers" followed , and was responded to