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information was conveyed . In this respect he followed closely the course taken by his own teacher , the late Bro . Thomas , and he might say that like the mantle of Elijah that fell upon Elisha , the mantle of their late revered Bro . Thomas had fallen upon Bro . Larlham , and he hoped he might long live to enjoy the honours which that night had been conferred upon him . The Tyler ' s toast was given ,

and a very harmonious meeting was brought to a close . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) held its regular meeting on Wednesday , April 26 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough Hig h-street , Southwark . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 738 , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . J . Ii . Wilkins , P . M . 73 , who is doing good suit and service to

this young lodge by the really efficient manner in which he performs the duties of I . P . M ., and by the great assistance -lie is to every officer who requires any help , being ever ready , able , willing , and obliging to undeitake the duties of any officer who might be absent . When we overheard the veteran Secretary , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 73 , Secretary of several lodges , state he

never had his work better done ( during his absence ) byany one than when Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , P . M ., did it for him , that shows his able services are well appreciated by those whom experience makes good and excellent judges of what ought to be done . He was well supported by Bros . J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Sec . ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; G . H . Wright , P . M . 28 ,

as J . D . ( another zealous member , ever ready as a good old P . M . to render any assistance whenever called upon to do so ) ; H . Faija ( C . E . ) , I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , M . C . ; and a large number of the members , there being a good full lodge . Amongst the distinguished visitors who attended this meeting were Bros . H . J . Tuson , W . M . 871 ; VV Lane , P . M . 28 ( Royal Benevolent Institution ) ; Rev . T .

W . Cave , L . L . D ., Sec . 1309 , & c . ; T . C . Walls , S . D . 1381 ; T . W . Adams , 565 ; J . Davies , 1309 ; J . S . Sweasy , 1423 ; and others whose names we were unable to learn . The minutes of former lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for initiation . Bros . H . Blackwell , A . F . Diack , R . C .

Harrison , and E . Hooper having given proof cf their proficiency , were passed to the Second Degree , Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins doing the ceremony with his customary care and in an able manner , which must have produced a lasting impression on all of the candidates . Bro . T . ] . Sabine , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., & c , W . M ., having arrived from Brighton , where he resides , he took the chair . He initiated

M . H . Levy in an admirable manner into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . H . Faija ( C . E . ) , I . G ., made an appeal to the loelge to help with his list ' as their Steward for Girls'School . This was nobly responded to ; for Bro . E . S . Stidolph , J . W ., put his name down for ten guineas . The indefatigable Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , P . M ., whose exertions on behalf of the Masonic

charities never flags , in a most telling speech urged the members to subscribe amongst themselves , and make the lodge a Life Governor of thc Girls' School in the name of thc W . M . for the time being . At the same time he put in practice his words by commencing with his guinea for so desirable an object . The W . M ., Bro . T . J . Sabine , supplemented this good cause with his guinea , and in as

many seconds the guineas required were subscribed for . and this young lodge possesses its first Life Governorship . Some good candidates were as usual proposed for initiation . The lodge was adjourned . This being Grand Festival night , the usual banquet was dispensed with . NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —On Saturday last the first general business meeting since the

consecration of thc lodge in February last was held at the New Cross Public Hall , Lewisham Road , the brethren meeting at half-past two in the afternoon . The business , as set forth on the agenda , was very heavy , there being no fewer than five brethren for raising to thc M . M . ' s Degree , the same number for passing , and three candidates for initiation . These were , however , reduced by the

nonattendance of Bros . Jewel and Moss to three for the Third Degree , Those present were Bro . W . B . Woodman , W . M . ; Bros . E . Thiellay , S . W . ; II . Simmonels , J . W , ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec . ; - F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; L . Beck , S . D . ; II . Green , J . D . ; VV Hardman , I . G . ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; H . Henton , W . Smurthwaite , S . II . Bccklcs , E . E . Smith , I \ Malpas ,

R . I . Stecres , R . Buck , and H . Metham . The following were visitors : Bros . T . Waite , P . M . 144 ; J . Lightfcot , P . M . 147 ; C . J . Hogg , P . M . 5 8 ; Govan Macdonald , S . W . and W . M . elect 1158 , and Preceptor Star Leidge of Instruction ; G . Allen , S . W . 144 ; and G . H . Kitson , 548 . In the temporary absence ( as explained above ) of the VV . M ., Bro . F . Wallers , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas ., assumed

the vacant chair , and having opened lodge 111 thc First Degree , asked thc visitors to kindly retire while some private business was transacteel . After their withdrawal tbe acting W . M . proposed , and Bro . I-I . Ke ; ble , P . M ., Sec , seconded , the election as honorary members of Bros . | ohn Hervey , Grand Sec . ; J . Terry , P . G . D . C . ; E . M . liuLbock , P . M , 5 8 , 132 , and 140 ; and C . J . Hogg , P . M . 5 8 ,

which was carried unanimously . Bro . P . M . Hogg , who was present , replied . The minutes of thc consecration meeting in February , and three subsequent meetings of emergency , having been read by the Secretary and adopted , the ballot was then taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of the initiation of Messrs . T . Grummrnt , proposed by Bro . II . Keeble , P . M . Treas ., seconded by Bro .

E . E . Smith , and W . Cowley , proposed by Bro . W . Simmonds , J . W ., seconded by Bro . II . Keeble , P . M . Sec . Lodge was now opened in the Third Degree , and of the five brethren for raising , Bro . Hiram Henton , Samuel Husbands Becklcs , and William Smirthwaite answered to their names , and were duly and solemnly raised to the degree of Master Mason , Bro . Walters working the cerernony in a highly impressive and admirable manner .

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Lodge having been closed in the Third , was now opened in the Second Degree by Bro . Keeble , P . M . Sec . ; and firstly Bros . E . E . Smith , David Malpas , Robert John Stceres , and subsequently Donald Buck and Henry Metham , were ably instructed by our worthy Bro . Secretary in the duties of Fellow Craft Freemason . Upon thc conclusion of thc twice performed ceremony , loelge was

resumed in the Entered Apprentice's Degree , and at this moment the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodward , arriving , he took the chair , and Messrs . Thomas Grummant and William Cowley were introduced and initiated . The W . M . having risen for thc first time , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., Treas ., proposeel , and Bro . W . Simmonds , J . W ., seconded , that Bro . E . Ii . Thiellay , S . W .,

represent thc New Cross Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School . This , upon being put to the brethren , was unanimously carried . There being no further business to transact , lodge was closed , and declared adjourned until thc second Saturday in August , emergency meetings excepted . The brethren and visitors then adjourned to light refreshment , whereof an

abundance was provided , and in reply to the toast of W . M ., Bro . Woodward , who was cordially received , expressed his regret that business had precluded the possibility of his attending lodge until late in the afternoon , but stated that he should always do his utmost and strain every possible point in order to attend at future meetings , and if , as on

the present occasion , he failed to appear at the opening of lodge it would be on the sole account of pressing and urgent business . " The Initiates , " given by Bro . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . Treas ., was responded to by Bro . W . Cowley on behalf of himself and brother initiate ; and shortly afterwards the brethren separated .

SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No 1602 ) . —The following is a list of the brethren who were present at the consecration of this loelge on Saturday week , which we were unable to give in bur last impression . The names of those brethren who acted as officers of the lodge during the consecration having been before given , are omitted from this list : —

Bros . E . P . Albert , G . P . ; J . Boyd , P . G . P . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., J . Emmens , P . G . P . ; f . Wright , P . G . P . ; II . G . Buss , Prov . G . T . Middlesex ; W . T . Howe , P . G . P . Middlesex ; C . B . Payne , Grand Tyler ; ) . M . Bedwell , 861 ; C . F . Ber ham , 13 ™ ; J . Blyth , 813 ; [ . Bond , 813 ; E . W . Braine , J . W . 1471 ; Buchan , 1259 ; T . J . Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; C . Daniel , J . W .

Or ;; R . V . Davies , VV . M . 1288 ; T . Davy , P . M . 63 ; VV . Dawson , 822 ; H . Durham , 177 ; A . Faucque ' z , 813 ; II . J . Gabb , P . M . 813 ; J . R . Gallant , W . M . 813 ; J . Gibbs , 1036 ; J . Green , VV . M . 27 ; W . F . Green 8 C 1 ; Hallett , 8 71 ; W . Hester , P . M . 749 ; J . Hobbs , S . W . 749 ; A . Johnson , P . M . 284 ; H . Johns , 749 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; J . Klenck , P . M . 72 and

1 . 339 ; W . Finch , 1365 ; R . Leach , P . M . 861 ; VV . Ii . Lee , P . M . 1524 ; L . Arteens , P . M . 1364 , and VV . M . 1471 ; J . Linzell , P . M . 734 , W . M . 1579 ; VV . W . Lowles , 861 ; Ii . Massey ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 619 ; S . G . Moss , P . M . 185 ; J . Perry , 354 ; T . E . Purely , P . M . 801 ; J . Roberts , 193 and 1228 ; J . H . Shcad , 749 ; M . Ullmcr , 49 ; T . Upward , 487 ; J . Webster ( Panmure , Arbroath ) ,

299 ; W . Miles , VV . M . 173 ; F . Williams , 167 ; J . F . Wilson , P . M . 1298 ; J . F . Wuest , P . M . 753 . MIDDLETON . — Imperial ' George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —This thriving lodge assembled as a lodge of emergency at the Assheton Arms , on Wednesday , April Sth , and was opened at 6 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . David Reid . The business of the evening was to pass to the F . C .

Degree Bros . David Tatton and Edwin Dodd ; also to raise to thc Sublime Degree as " polished ashlers " our Bros . Albert Swallow and Moses Mills . Labour in the F . C . Degree having been completed , lhc brethren adjourned to the ante-room to partake of slight refreshment , which occupied but little lime , after which the brethren were called upon to fulfil their task . None but expert

Craftsmen resumed labour , who having adjusted all things necessary for the completion of the edifice , Bros . Swallow and Mills were e-ach in turn admitted to take part . Work being ended the brethren separated in the usual Masonic manner , each to his home and own fireside and then to peaceful sleep . Thc regular monthly meeting of this lodge was also

held at the same place on Thursday , 27 th ult . Bro . David Reid , W . M ., having opened the leidge at 5 p . m ., Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Secretary , read the minutes of tbe last regular and emergency meetings , which were duly confirmed . A ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , Messrs . Robert Bcrresfonl and George Brunt . In each case favour was reported , and accordingly the

applicants were prepared and in due course beheld Masonic light . Bro . David Relet , W . M ., performed the ceremony ot initiation for the first-named candidate , and Bro . VV . IL Kershaw , I . P . M ., for the second , after which Bro . George Bradbury , S . VV ., was summoned to thc pedestal , and there delivered the charge to thc two E . A . ' s in a clear and impressive manner . In accordance with notice , Bro . Wood ,

P . M ., D . C , brought forward an idea for enhancing the charity fund , which was unanimously accepted . Thc discussion , however , brought up another important matter , and notice of motion relative to it for the next meeting was given by Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C . This motion if carried will also deal indirectly with the Imperial George Charity Fund . We therefore reserve particulars of business relating to charity till in its entirety , feeling persuaded

that in our next Imperial George repoit the " sidewind " will have sprung up into a full and steady breeze , which will keep unfurled the sail of charity , and we trust , together with the benefit to be derived from the increasing of the initiation fee , in accordance with the proposition brought forward by Bro . Harvey Heywood , P . M . and Tieasurer , and willingly acceded to by thc loelge , that our right hand of fellowship will give a firmer grasp , anel enable many who require it to pass through troubled waters

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by its aid . In conclusion we must add ; the lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the social meal , after which thc usual attendant toasts were given , and at 10 p . m . the brethren separated . OXFORD . —Churchill Lodge ( No . 478 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonh Hall , Oxford , when there was

a large attendance of brethren . Among those present were the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . R . Bird , M . A ., Fellow and Vice-President of Magdalen College ); the Hon . VV . VV . Vernon , Junior Grand Warelen ; F . P . Morrell , M . A ., St . John ' s College , Past Grand Deacon ; thc Past Deputy Provincial ( R . J . Spiers ); Past Masters Sir John Hayes , Bart ., Capt . A . Cook , Capt . Ferrier ,

Ii . Riach , T . S . Tuke , etc . ; thc Worshipful Master of the Alfred Lodge , Oxford , ( Jules Buc " , M . A . ) , Alfred Wigan , and others . After an initiation and passing the chief business was proceeded with , viz ., the installation of Bro . H . Offley Wakeman , B . A ., Fellow of All Souls' College , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Tbe installation ceremony was admirably performed

by the retiring Master , ( Bro . Ii . R . Cooper Smith , B . A ., of Magelalen College ) , and at its conclusion the new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : —S . F . Hood , B . A ., Magdalen College , Senior Warden ; W . Peppercorn , Junior Warden ; Kcv . L . K . Hilton , M . A ., Christ Church , Chaplain ; F . P . Morrell , M . A ., St . John ' s ; Treasurer , T . F . Plowman , Secretary ;

Captain Ferrier , Past Master , Senior Deacon ; J . J . Harding , Magelalen College , Junior Deacon ; J . E . C . Be ; dlcy , Balliol College , Director of Ceremonies ; T . Ii . Janson , Christ Church , Inner Guard ; E . Cholmeley Jones , Magdalen College , Organist . The anniversary banquet was served at half-past seven , when the new Worshipful Master presided , and introduced the usual

loyal and Masonic toasts ia graceful and felicitous language . Several excellent speeches were delivered in reference to the Craft in general , Bro . Alfred Wigan responding for " The Visitors" in happily chosen and amusing terms . The lodge ' s reputation for harmony was fully maintained , and a very festive and enjoyable evening was spent .

ROTHERHAM . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —An exceedingly interesting incident took place at the last meeting of the above loelge held at their lodge room , Ship Hotel , Rotherham , on the evening of the 27 th March . Bro . Clement Hamil Perrot having very ably filled the chair of this lodge six years since , was this year , by Ihe unanimous vote of the brethren , again installed as VV . M .,

and subsequently , at the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , held at Wakefield on the Sth April , under thc presidency of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart , D . L ., he received the further distinction of thc appointment of Provincial Grand Organist . The officers and brethren of 904 , therefore , deemed this a fitting occasion for evincing in a

practical form the high esteem in which they hold Bro . Perrot , as well as their appreciation of thc various Masonic services rendered by him to their loelge , and it was , accordingly , decided by them tn present him with a very handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel , which presentation was made in a very feeling and able manner by Bro . J . Fawcett , P . M . anil Treasurer , and supported by Bro . W . Sairth , P . M .,

and Bro . VV . C . Smith , P . M . Bro . Perrot , though greatly affected by this quite unexpected maik of his brethren's esteem , thanked them very heartily in a brief but eloquent speech , assuring them that their handsome gift would always be exceedingly prized by him , not merely on account of its intrinsic worth , but as an evidence of thc regarel in which he was held by them , anil he

concluded by assuring his brethren that in the future as in the past , it would always be a pleasure to do anything in his power to promote thc interests of thc Phoenix Lodge . At the banquet which followed , presided over by thc W . M ., Bro . Perrot , thc usual Masonic toasts , were given , anel also several songs in a very pleasing manner by Bros . H . J . Bingham , J . W . ; F . Mason ; A . Badger , and others ,

thc accompaniments being ably played by Bro . C . Harvey , J . D . and Org . Altogether a very pleasant and harmonious evening was spent . LEICESTER . —Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Easter Monday , at thc Masonic Hall , Ilalfordstrcet , Leicester , and was attended by a numerous and

distinguished company . Thc lodge was opened at four o ' clock by the VV . M ., Bro . R . A . Barber , P . P . G . P ., and his ofiicers . Among thc visitors wc noticed Bros . Rev . J . Langley , P . M . 50 and 1130 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . J . Henry Smith , Chaplain 279 , P . G . Chaplain ; J . Mc-Allister , W . M . 279 ; | . T . Thorp , VV . M . 523 ; I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M . 73 ; T . Wykes , J . W . 523 , P . G . O . ;

f . F . Pearson , f . W . 923 ; S . E . Johnson , VV . M . 779 ; Grant , W . M . 1330 ; C . Stretton , P . M . 279 , P . P . G . W . ; and tiiere were also present the Past Masters of thc lodge , Bros . Dr . Clifton , J . Halford , and J . R . llall . Thc minutes of the previous lodge , and erf a lodge of emergency held on the 20 th March , were re-ail and confirmed , it was then proposed in a very felicitous speech by the

W . M ., th . it Bro . S . S . Partridge , Prov . G . Sec , be elected an honorary member of the lodge . Thc proposition having been seconded by Bro . Edwin Mason , thc S . VV ., and W . M . elect , was carried by acclamation . Bro . Partridge then entered the lodge , and , having been informed of what had just taken place , thanked the brethren in a very feeling manner for the honour tbey had

conferrcel on him . He was at all times pleaseel to attend the meetings of the Commercial Lodge , and to render it any service in his power , but now that he was a member , though only an hororary cue , he should feel it his duly to attend as regularly as possible . The installation of the W . M ., Bro . Edwin Mason , then followed , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . •Partridge , to whom Bro . Barber resigned the chair for that purpose . Next came

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information was conveyed . In this respect he followed closely the course taken by his own teacher , the late Bro . Thomas , and he might say that like the mantle of Elijah that fell upon Elisha , the mantle of their late revered Bro . Thomas had fallen upon Bro . Larlham , and he hoped he might long live to enjoy the honours which that night had been conferred upon him . The Tyler ' s toast was given ,

and a very harmonious meeting was brought to a close . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) held its regular meeting on Wednesday , April 26 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough Hig h-street , Southwark . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 738 , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . J . Ii . Wilkins , P . M . 73 , who is doing good suit and service to

this young lodge by the really efficient manner in which he performs the duties of I . P . M ., and by the great assistance -lie is to every officer who requires any help , being ever ready , able , willing , and obliging to undeitake the duties of any officer who might be absent . When we overheard the veteran Secretary , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 73 , Secretary of several lodges , state he

never had his work better done ( during his absence ) byany one than when Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , P . M ., did it for him , that shows his able services are well appreciated by those whom experience makes good and excellent judges of what ought to be done . He was well supported by Bros . J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Sec . ; W . J . Kemp , S . D . ; G . H . Wright , P . M . 28 ,

as J . D . ( another zealous member , ever ready as a good old P . M . to render any assistance whenever called upon to do so ) ; H . Faija ( C . E . ) , I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , M . C . ; and a large number of the members , there being a good full lodge . Amongst the distinguished visitors who attended this meeting were Bros . H . J . Tuson , W . M . 871 ; VV Lane , P . M . 28 ( Royal Benevolent Institution ) ; Rev . T .

W . Cave , L . L . D ., Sec . 1309 , & c . ; T . C . Walls , S . D . 1381 ; T . W . Adams , 565 ; J . Davies , 1309 ; J . S . Sweasy , 1423 ; and others whose names we were unable to learn . The minutes of former lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for initiation . Bros . H . Blackwell , A . F . Diack , R . C .

Harrison , and E . Hooper having given proof cf their proficiency , were passed to the Second Degree , Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins doing the ceremony with his customary care and in an able manner , which must have produced a lasting impression on all of the candidates . Bro . T . ] . Sabine , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., & c , W . M ., having arrived from Brighton , where he resides , he took the chair . He initiated

M . H . Levy in an admirable manner into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . H . Faija ( C . E . ) , I . G ., made an appeal to the loelge to help with his list ' as their Steward for Girls'School . This was nobly responded to ; for Bro . E . S . Stidolph , J . W ., put his name down for ten guineas . The indefatigable Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins , P . M ., whose exertions on behalf of the Masonic

charities never flags , in a most telling speech urged the members to subscribe amongst themselves , and make the lodge a Life Governor of thc Girls' School in the name of thc W . M . for the time being . At the same time he put in practice his words by commencing with his guinea for so desirable an object . The W . M ., Bro . T . J . Sabine , supplemented this good cause with his guinea , and in as

many seconds the guineas required were subscribed for . and this young lodge possesses its first Life Governorship . Some good candidates were as usual proposed for initiation . The lodge was adjourned . This being Grand Festival night , the usual banquet was dispensed with . NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —On Saturday last the first general business meeting since the

consecration of thc lodge in February last was held at the New Cross Public Hall , Lewisham Road , the brethren meeting at half-past two in the afternoon . The business , as set forth on the agenda , was very heavy , there being no fewer than five brethren for raising to thc M . M . ' s Degree , the same number for passing , and three candidates for initiation . These were , however , reduced by the

nonattendance of Bros . Jewel and Moss to three for the Third Degree , Those present were Bro . W . B . Woodman , W . M . ; Bros . E . Thiellay , S . W . ; II . Simmonels , J . W , ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec . ; - F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; L . Beck , S . D . ; II . Green , J . D . ; VV Hardman , I . G . ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; H . Henton , W . Smurthwaite , S . II . Bccklcs , E . E . Smith , I \ Malpas ,

R . I . Stecres , R . Buck , and H . Metham . The following were visitors : Bros . T . Waite , P . M . 144 ; J . Lightfcot , P . M . 147 ; C . J . Hogg , P . M . 5 8 ; Govan Macdonald , S . W . and W . M . elect 1158 , and Preceptor Star Leidge of Instruction ; G . Allen , S . W . 144 ; and G . H . Kitson , 548 . In the temporary absence ( as explained above ) of the VV . M ., Bro . F . Wallers , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas ., assumed

the vacant chair , and having opened lodge 111 thc First Degree , asked thc visitors to kindly retire while some private business was transacteel . After their withdrawal tbe acting W . M . proposed , and Bro . I-I . Ke ; ble , P . M ., Sec , seconded , the election as honorary members of Bros . | ohn Hervey , Grand Sec . ; J . Terry , P . G . D . C . ; E . M . liuLbock , P . M , 5 8 , 132 , and 140 ; and C . J . Hogg , P . M . 5 8 ,

which was carried unanimously . Bro . P . M . Hogg , who was present , replied . The minutes of thc consecration meeting in February , and three subsequent meetings of emergency , having been read by the Secretary and adopted , the ballot was then taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of the initiation of Messrs . T . Grummrnt , proposed by Bro . II . Keeble , P . M . Treas ., seconded by Bro .

E . E . Smith , and W . Cowley , proposed by Bro . W . Simmonds , J . W ., seconded by Bro . II . Keeble , P . M . Sec . Lodge was now opened in the Third Degree , and of the five brethren for raising , Bro . Hiram Henton , Samuel Husbands Becklcs , and William Smirthwaite answered to their names , and were duly and solemnly raised to the degree of Master Mason , Bro . Walters working the cerernony in a highly impressive and admirable manner .

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Lodge having been closed in the Third , was now opened in the Second Degree by Bro . Keeble , P . M . Sec . ; and firstly Bros . E . E . Smith , David Malpas , Robert John Stceres , and subsequently Donald Buck and Henry Metham , were ably instructed by our worthy Bro . Secretary in the duties of Fellow Craft Freemason . Upon thc conclusion of thc twice performed ceremony , loelge was

resumed in the Entered Apprentice's Degree , and at this moment the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodward , arriving , he took the chair , and Messrs . Thomas Grummant and William Cowley were introduced and initiated . The W . M . having risen for thc first time , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., Treas ., proposeel , and Bro . W . Simmonds , J . W ., seconded , that Bro . E . Ii . Thiellay , S . W .,

represent thc New Cross Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School . This , upon being put to the brethren , was unanimously carried . There being no further business to transact , lodge was closed , and declared adjourned until thc second Saturday in August , emergency meetings excepted . The brethren and visitors then adjourned to light refreshment , whereof an

abundance was provided , and in reply to the toast of W . M ., Bro . Woodward , who was cordially received , expressed his regret that business had precluded the possibility of his attending lodge until late in the afternoon , but stated that he should always do his utmost and strain every possible point in order to attend at future meetings , and if , as on

the present occasion , he failed to appear at the opening of lodge it would be on the sole account of pressing and urgent business . " The Initiates , " given by Bro . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . Treas ., was responded to by Bro . W . Cowley on behalf of himself and brother initiate ; and shortly afterwards the brethren separated .

SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No 1602 ) . —The following is a list of the brethren who were present at the consecration of this loelge on Saturday week , which we were unable to give in bur last impression . The names of those brethren who acted as officers of the lodge during the consecration having been before given , are omitted from this list : —

Bros . E . P . Albert , G . P . ; J . Boyd , P . G . P . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., J . Emmens , P . G . P . ; f . Wright , P . G . P . ; II . G . Buss , Prov . G . T . Middlesex ; W . T . Howe , P . G . P . Middlesex ; C . B . Payne , Grand Tyler ; ) . M . Bedwell , 861 ; C . F . Ber ham , 13 ™ ; J . Blyth , 813 ; [ . Bond , 813 ; E . W . Braine , J . W . 1471 ; Buchan , 1259 ; T . J . Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; C . Daniel , J . W .

Or ;; R . V . Davies , VV . M . 1288 ; T . Davy , P . M . 63 ; VV . Dawson , 822 ; H . Durham , 177 ; A . Faucque ' z , 813 ; II . J . Gabb , P . M . 813 ; J . R . Gallant , W . M . 813 ; J . Gibbs , 1036 ; J . Green , VV . M . 27 ; W . F . Green 8 C 1 ; Hallett , 8 71 ; W . Hester , P . M . 749 ; J . Hobbs , S . W . 749 ; A . Johnson , P . M . 284 ; H . Johns , 749 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; J . Klenck , P . M . 72 and

1 . 339 ; W . Finch , 1365 ; R . Leach , P . M . 861 ; VV . Ii . Lee , P . M . 1524 ; L . Arteens , P . M . 1364 , and VV . M . 1471 ; J . Linzell , P . M . 734 , W . M . 1579 ; VV . W . Lowles , 861 ; Ii . Massey ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 619 ; S . G . Moss , P . M . 185 ; J . Perry , 354 ; T . E . Purely , P . M . 801 ; J . Roberts , 193 and 1228 ; J . H . Shcad , 749 ; M . Ullmcr , 49 ; T . Upward , 487 ; J . Webster ( Panmure , Arbroath ) ,

299 ; W . Miles , VV . M . 173 ; F . Williams , 167 ; J . F . Wilson , P . M . 1298 ; J . F . Wuest , P . M . 753 . MIDDLETON . — Imperial ' George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —This thriving lodge assembled as a lodge of emergency at the Assheton Arms , on Wednesday , April Sth , and was opened at 6 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . David Reid . The business of the evening was to pass to the F . C .

Degree Bros . David Tatton and Edwin Dodd ; also to raise to thc Sublime Degree as " polished ashlers " our Bros . Albert Swallow and Moses Mills . Labour in the F . C . Degree having been completed , lhc brethren adjourned to the ante-room to partake of slight refreshment , which occupied but little lime , after which the brethren were called upon to fulfil their task . None but expert

Craftsmen resumed labour , who having adjusted all things necessary for the completion of the edifice , Bros . Swallow and Mills were e-ach in turn admitted to take part . Work being ended the brethren separated in the usual Masonic manner , each to his home and own fireside and then to peaceful sleep . Thc regular monthly meeting of this lodge was also

held at the same place on Thursday , 27 th ult . Bro . David Reid , W . M ., having opened the leidge at 5 p . m ., Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Secretary , read the minutes of tbe last regular and emergency meetings , which were duly confirmed . A ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , Messrs . Robert Bcrresfonl and George Brunt . In each case favour was reported , and accordingly the

applicants were prepared and in due course beheld Masonic light . Bro . David Relet , W . M ., performed the ceremony ot initiation for the first-named candidate , and Bro . VV . IL Kershaw , I . P . M ., for the second , after which Bro . George Bradbury , S . VV ., was summoned to thc pedestal , and there delivered the charge to thc two E . A . ' s in a clear and impressive manner . In accordance with notice , Bro . Wood ,

P . M ., D . C , brought forward an idea for enhancing the charity fund , which was unanimously accepted . Thc discussion , however , brought up another important matter , and notice of motion relative to it for the next meeting was given by Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C . This motion if carried will also deal indirectly with the Imperial George Charity Fund . We therefore reserve particulars of business relating to charity till in its entirety , feeling persuaded

that in our next Imperial George repoit the " sidewind " will have sprung up into a full and steady breeze , which will keep unfurled the sail of charity , and we trust , together with the benefit to be derived from the increasing of the initiation fee , in accordance with the proposition brought forward by Bro . Harvey Heywood , P . M . and Tieasurer , and willingly acceded to by thc loelge , that our right hand of fellowship will give a firmer grasp , anel enable many who require it to pass through troubled waters

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by its aid . In conclusion we must add ; the lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the social meal , after which thc usual attendant toasts were given , and at 10 p . m . the brethren separated . OXFORD . —Churchill Lodge ( No . 478 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonh Hall , Oxford , when there was

a large attendance of brethren . Among those present were the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . R . Bird , M . A ., Fellow and Vice-President of Magdalen College ); the Hon . VV . VV . Vernon , Junior Grand Warelen ; F . P . Morrell , M . A ., St . John ' s College , Past Grand Deacon ; thc Past Deputy Provincial ( R . J . Spiers ); Past Masters Sir John Hayes , Bart ., Capt . A . Cook , Capt . Ferrier ,

Ii . Riach , T . S . Tuke , etc . ; thc Worshipful Master of the Alfred Lodge , Oxford , ( Jules Buc " , M . A . ) , Alfred Wigan , and others . After an initiation and passing the chief business was proceeded with , viz ., the installation of Bro . H . Offley Wakeman , B . A ., Fellow of All Souls' College , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Tbe installation ceremony was admirably performed

by the retiring Master , ( Bro . Ii . R . Cooper Smith , B . A ., of Magelalen College ) , and at its conclusion the new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : —S . F . Hood , B . A ., Magdalen College , Senior Warden ; W . Peppercorn , Junior Warden ; Kcv . L . K . Hilton , M . A ., Christ Church , Chaplain ; F . P . Morrell , M . A ., St . John ' s ; Treasurer , T . F . Plowman , Secretary ;

Captain Ferrier , Past Master , Senior Deacon ; J . J . Harding , Magelalen College , Junior Deacon ; J . E . C . Be ; dlcy , Balliol College , Director of Ceremonies ; T . Ii . Janson , Christ Church , Inner Guard ; E . Cholmeley Jones , Magdalen College , Organist . The anniversary banquet was served at half-past seven , when the new Worshipful Master presided , and introduced the usual

loyal and Masonic toasts ia graceful and felicitous language . Several excellent speeches were delivered in reference to the Craft in general , Bro . Alfred Wigan responding for " The Visitors" in happily chosen and amusing terms . The lodge ' s reputation for harmony was fully maintained , and a very festive and enjoyable evening was spent .

ROTHERHAM . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —An exceedingly interesting incident took place at the last meeting of the above loelge held at their lodge room , Ship Hotel , Rotherham , on the evening of the 27 th March . Bro . Clement Hamil Perrot having very ably filled the chair of this lodge six years since , was this year , by Ihe unanimous vote of the brethren , again installed as VV . M .,

and subsequently , at the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , held at Wakefield on the Sth April , under thc presidency of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart , D . L ., he received the further distinction of thc appointment of Provincial Grand Organist . The officers and brethren of 904 , therefore , deemed this a fitting occasion for evincing in a

practical form the high esteem in which they hold Bro . Perrot , as well as their appreciation of thc various Masonic services rendered by him to their loelge , and it was , accordingly , decided by them tn present him with a very handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel , which presentation was made in a very feeling and able manner by Bro . J . Fawcett , P . M . anil Treasurer , and supported by Bro . W . Sairth , P . M .,

and Bro . VV . C . Smith , P . M . Bro . Perrot , though greatly affected by this quite unexpected maik of his brethren's esteem , thanked them very heartily in a brief but eloquent speech , assuring them that their handsome gift would always be exceedingly prized by him , not merely on account of its intrinsic worth , but as an evidence of thc regarel in which he was held by them , anil he

concluded by assuring his brethren that in the future as in the past , it would always be a pleasure to do anything in his power to promote thc interests of thc Phoenix Lodge . At the banquet which followed , presided over by thc W . M ., Bro . Perrot , thc usual Masonic toasts , were given , anel also several songs in a very pleasing manner by Bros . H . J . Bingham , J . W . ; F . Mason ; A . Badger , and others ,

thc accompaniments being ably played by Bro . C . Harvey , J . D . and Org . Altogether a very pleasant and harmonious evening was spent . LEICESTER . —Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Easter Monday , at thc Masonic Hall , Ilalfordstrcet , Leicester , and was attended by a numerous and

distinguished company . Thc lodge was opened at four o ' clock by the VV . M ., Bro . R . A . Barber , P . P . G . P ., and his ofiicers . Among thc visitors wc noticed Bros . Rev . J . Langley , P . M . 50 and 1130 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . J . Henry Smith , Chaplain 279 , P . G . Chaplain ; J . Mc-Allister , W . M . 279 ; | . T . Thorp , VV . M . 523 ; I . J . Hooper Wilkins , P . M . 73 ; T . Wykes , J . W . 523 , P . G . O . ;

f . F . Pearson , f . W . 923 ; S . E . Johnson , VV . M . 779 ; Grant , W . M . 1330 ; C . Stretton , P . M . 279 , P . P . G . W . ; and tiiere were also present the Past Masters of thc lodge , Bros . Dr . Clifton , J . Halford , and J . R . llall . Thc minutes of the previous lodge , and erf a lodge of emergency held on the 20 th March , were re-ail and confirmed , it was then proposed in a very felicitous speech by the

W . M ., th . it Bro . S . S . Partridge , Prov . G . Sec , be elected an honorary member of the lodge . Thc proposition having been seconded by Bro . Edwin Mason , thc S . VV ., and W . M . elect , was carried by acclamation . Bro . Partridge then entered the lodge , and , having been informed of what had just taken place , thanked the brethren in a very feeling manner for the honour tbey had

conferrcel on him . He was at all times pleaseel to attend the meetings of the Commercial Lodge , and to render it any service in his power , but now that he was a member , though only an hororary cue , he should feel it his duly to attend as regularly as possible . The installation of the W . M ., Bro . Edwin Mason , then followed , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . •Partridge , to whom Bro . Barber resigned the chair for that purpose . Next came

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