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be worn that jewel would have an honoured place . He should always look back upon his yearof office with feelings of pleasure , and from the bottom of his heart he thanked them for the kind sentiments expressed towards him . Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . M . 554 , replied for "The Masonic Institutions , " and said they were deserving of the sympathy and support of the brethren . That was especially true of

the Institution for Aged Freemasons , which the W . M . generously intended to benefit by serving as Steward at the next festival . He earnestly appealed to the brethren to substantially support their W . M ., and thus help to make her Majesty ' s jubilee year a memorable one in connection with the Charitable Institutions . Bro . W . Martin , I . P . M . S 79 , in replying for "The

Visitors , said that , as his name had been ' coupled with the toast , he returned hearty thanks on behalf of the visiting brethren for the hospitality they bad received . It had afforded him great pleasure to be present and see the excellent working , and he hoped to be there again a year hence and see the W . M . instal his successor . "The Officers" was proposed by Bro . j . Mason , who

remarked that it was of the utmost importance that the lodge should have good officers . He fully believed that the brethren who had been invested with collars that evening meant to do their best . He hoped that at the next meeting of the lodge in the spring he should find them alive ana well and ready to make a good start , Bro . R . H . Dillon , S . VV ., having responded , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

A special feature of the evening was the novel form of the menu . It was printed in exact imitation of an horticultural auction catalogue , the menu and toasts being subdivided into lots , with appropriate remarks under each of the toasts , in an horticultural strain . This production of the fertile brain of the worthy Secretary afforded much amusement , and reflected great credit on the wit and ingenuity of the compiler .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . In expectation of numerous visitors from a distance the supper room had been prepared , and light refreshments were in readiness for the guests . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . T . B . Turner , and the following officers : Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., as I . P . M . j W .

Brown , S . W . ; G . Chapman , J . VV . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; James Hay , Sec ; S . J . Dalton , S . D . ; W , Lackenby , J . D . ; W . Storry , Stwd . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; and a large number of members and visitors . The first business was a ballot for a candidate , after which the W . M ., Bro . Turner , said that before vacating the chair he desired to make a presentation to the lodge in the shape of

a carved oak front and spotted metal open diapasm pipes for the organ , which was in course of construction for the lodge . The chair was then taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , who appointed Bros . J . T . Seller , P . M ., as S . W . j and G . Balmford , P . M ., as J . W . The outgoing W . M ., Bro . Turner , presented Bro . VVm . Brown , the VV . M . elect , and the installation ceremony was proceeded with and

conducted to its conclusion , the following officers being appointed : Bros . Wm . B . Dyson , S . W . j S . J . Dalton , J . W . j G . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . j Jas . Kay , Sec ; W . Lackenby , S . D . j G . Lamb , J . D . j Rev . R . Blakeney , M . A ., Chap . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., D . C ; CG . Padel , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . j W . Storry , I . G . j J . H . Shonksmith , P . Pearson , and J . D . Irving ,

Stwds . Bro . Whytehead then , on behalf of Bro . Jas . Crichton and Bro . Dr . Dickson , of Edinburgh , presented to the lodge library a beautiful emblematically-bound copy of Bro . M . Lyon ' s " History of Freemasonry in Scotland , " and Bro . Turner , I . P . M ., presented a handsome clock , with emblematically-carved oak case , for the smoke room , and votes of

thanks were accorded for these gifts , as well as to the I . P . M . for his splendid presentation in connection with the organ . Bro . Whytehead moved a vote of condolence to be forwarded to Bro . Mennell on the loss of his son , also a member of the lodge , who had died at the early age of 21 years , having only just been made a Master Mason in the

Eboracum Lodge . The name of a candidate was proposed , and the lodge was closed , after which an adjournment was made to the De Grey Rooms , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Halliwell , and at which nearly 70 brethren sat down . In addition to the names above mentioned , there were present the following brethren : Bros , the Dean of York ,

P . G . Chap , j T . VV . Tew , Prov . G . M . of West Yorks ; Sir F . Milner , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Smith , P . M . 837 J J . Barker , P . M . 1102 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . F . Tomlinson , P . M . 304 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Craig , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . D . ; J . W . Bailey , P . M . 304 j B . Polkinghorne , P . M . 1991 ; C . Palliser , P . M . 1337 , P . P . G . S . of . W . j A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1001 , Prov . G . A .

U . Cj G . Taylor , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . D . C- J . Marshall , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . R . j J . D . Dodsworth , P . M . 660 j J . B . Nicholls , VV . M . 660 ; J . Starkey , iGir j G . Shepherd , 1611 j J . D . Spetch , 1 G 11 j W . H . A . Coates , 1 G 11 j T , Horsley , 1 O 11 j J . E . Wilkinson , 1611 j B . Brown , 1 G 1 r ; D . Grant , 10 ( I . C ) j A . Haig , 448 j T . Harding , 199 1 j J . 1 . Davies 521 j C Goldthorpe 242 : H : Allison . 1001

, , T . Archey , 236 : H . Scott , 236 ; E . W . Purnell , 236 ,- W . Smith , 23 G j A . M . White , 1991 ; J . Brownfoot , 304 ; and others . During the evening several telegrams and letters of apology were read from brethren unable to be present , including Bros . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett . D . P . G . M .:

Key . Canon Tristram , R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; . J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , J . Terry ( Lord Mayor of York ) ; M . C Peck , Prov . G . Sec j C . fendelow , and others . I here was some excellent singing , which was contributed by Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , VV . B . Dyson , H . Allisin , and others , and the speaking was remarkably good , notably the response of the Dean of York to the toast of " The Grand Lod ge of England . "

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No , J 05 G ) . —This lod ge met for the dispatch of business at the Kose and Crown Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . F . Chandler , VV . M . ; T . W . Sf * if-len , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting J . W . j the Rev . C U Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M ., Treasurer ;

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Peat , Secretary ; Drummond , J . D . ; Dare , D . C . ; Sapsworth and Grant , Stwds . j Filter , LP . M . ; Feather-, stone , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; Richer , Spooner , Smith and others . Bro . Page , P . M ., 1475 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Permanent tommittee , as to the revision of by-laws , was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The by-laws were then finally

approved . The ballot having been unanimously taken on behalf of Bro . Page , P . M . 1475 , 35 a joining member , a vote of condolence was passed " nem . con . " with widow and family of the late Bro . Henry Handell , J . W . Several minor matters having been discussed , and a proposition for initiation at next meeting handed in , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment . The W . M . gave a few toasts with commendable brevity , which were duly honoured , and the proceedings terminated .

BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) . —On Friday , the 22 nd ult ., the annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion . 'There was a large attendance of brethren . The honour of W . M . for the ensuing year was conferred upon Bro . T . Berry , S . VV ., who was inducted by Bro . the Rev . VV . A . Tooth , the retiring W . M . The following are the officers : Bros . R .

Pearce , S . W . j H . Anscombe , J . VV . ; J . Billinghurst , Secj M . Leleu , S . D . j VV . C Newsome , J . D . j H . Stair , D . C . ; J . B . Macfarlane , I . G . ; H . Hart and W . Thornton , Stewards ; O . Embling , Org . ; and T . Hughes , 'Tyler . Bro . T . Berry was also appointed Steward on the

Charities' Committee and representative of the lodge on the Masonic Rooms' Committee . Bro . the Rev . VV . A . Tooth was presented with a P . M . ' s gold jewel , in appreciation of his services during the past year . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet under the presidency of the newly-elected W . M .

WADEBRIDGE . —Molesworth Lodge ( No-1954 ) - —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday evening , the ist inst . After the labours of tbe lodge , the brethren were entertained at supper by Bro . Sholto H . Hare , at Bro . Bonney ' s , Commercial Hotel . Among the visiting brethren present were Bros . Doney , P . M ., and

Percy , S . W ., of Restormel Lodge . Afterthe usual Masonic toasts , Bro . Hare , in the name of the lodge , presented Bro . Doney with an oak writing case as a token of esteem , for having on many occasions come from a great distance to help the lodge . Bro . Doney suitably acknowledged the gift . Bro . Bonney was complimented for his catering , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the new Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., when Bro . John Heppell , S . VV ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M ., Bro . M . J . Wheatley , presided at the opening of the lodge , and was supported by Bros . W . Ross , I . P . M . ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . D . j W . Davidson ,

P . G . S . B . ; A . E . Cowling , VV . M . 240 ; G . Robson , P . G , S . B . j T . G . Mabane , P . P . G . D . j J . C . Moor , P . P . G . D . ; J . J . Athey , P . P . G . A . D . C . j Rev . W . C Harris , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Armstrong , P . G . D . D . C . j J . M . Winter , W . M . 1 S 63 ; T . Renton , P . M . n uj ; D . Sinclair , P . P . G . A . D . C . j T . G . Garrick , W . M . 94 j John Todd , W . M . 1273 ; J . Wetherall , S . W . 531 j and J . A . Hall , S . W .

240 . After the ordinary business of the lodge , the W . M . elect , Bro . John Heppell , was presented for fnstallation by Bro . M . J . Wheatley , W . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . Walter Ross , P . M ., by whom theceremony was performed . Bro . Heppell then invested Bro . M . J . Wheatley as I . P . M ., and afterwards the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . P . W . Hopper , S . W .,- W . Woolner , I . W . ;

T . Coulson , P . M ., Treasurer ( elected ) j T . D . Marshall , Secretary ; Rev . W . C . Harris , Chaplain j J . T . Ross , S . D . j J . H . Penney , J . D . j J . J . Athey , P . M ., D . C ; J . Tate , Organist ; G . Harland , I . G . ; J . VV . Henderson and E . Brown , Stewards ; andT . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The VV . M . afterwards presented to Bro . M . j i

vvneauey , . r . m ,, a nanasome gold fast Masters jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) , suitably inscribed , and Bro . Wheatley having thanked Bro . Heppell and the brethren for their very kind expression of appreciation , the lodge was closed , and the customary banquet followed at the Golden Lion Hotel ( Bro . T . Lauderdale ' s ) .

TUNSTALL . —Smith Child Lodge ( No . 2064 ) . —The installation of Bro . Samuel ; Watson as VV . M . of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the lodge room , Town Hall , in the presence of a large attendance of brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Dain , P . M . 9 S , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; F . Weston , P . M . gS , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . G . Warburton , P . M . 1914 ; J . Foster , VV . M . 1014 :

Major Meir , I . P . M . 533 , 1731 ; VV . H . Hales , P . M . 418 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Tomkinson , P . M . 451 , P . P . S . D . ; W . Bates , W . M . 451 j J . M . Wildig , Secretary 1914 ; and E . Hollinshead , 553 . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Pedley , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Warburton giving the charge to the officers , and Bro . Dain the general address . The following officers

were appointed : Bros . G . Smith , S . W . ; J . E . Brown , J . W . j Rev . E . Thatcher . Chap , j Proctor , Treas . ; Bainbridge , Sec ; Boulton , S . D . ; Howson , J . D . ; Pedley , D . C ; Earp , I . G . j Fryer and Wearing , Stwds . j and Isom , Tyler .

After the lodge had closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room at the Sneyds Arms Hotel , where an excellent repast was provided by Bro . Brown , to which neariy 40 brethren sat down . During the evening vocal and instrumental music was supplied , and the proceedings were of an enjoyable character .

HARLESDEN . —Harlesden Lodge ( No . 2098 ) —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the ist inst ., at the National Schools , when there were present Bros . Major C Abercrombie Cooper , VV . M . ; A . Ball , S . VV . ; G . Goldney-Cary , J . W . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . O . Lyon , P . M ., Sec ; Francis Long ,

S . D . ; Rev . Dr . Attwool , J . D . ; O . C Robson , I . G , ; Butter , Hezzledinc , and Henry Cross . The minutes haying been read and confirmed , Mr . R . iland Hughes was initiated , the ceremony being worked hy the W . M . Two candidates having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed .

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J his lodge has established a meeting for the purpose of instruction , to be held on the Friday preceding the first Monday in each month . On Friday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . H . T . Reed , P . M ., was appointed Preceptor , and Bro . W . O . Lyon , P . M ., Secretary for the current year .

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HDEU 1 Y LODGE ( No . ) .-A wcll-at ' emled meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ,, at the Alfred lavern , Roman-road , Barnsbnry . Bro . Ferguson , the Preceptor , opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Silvester ( Treasurer ) and Bleakley as Wardens , anil a good muster of other brethren . After preliminaries , Uro . Ferguson vacated the chair in Favour of Bro . Bertolle , and then worked tlie 2 nd Section of tbe First I ecturc . The ceremony of initiation was afterwards rehearsed , liro . Putland acting as candidate ; also the ceremony of passing , liro . Ferguson being candidate . All Masonic business being ended , thc lodue was closed .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . i « o ) .-A meeting was held at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Fridav , the jth inst ., when there were present Bros . Borrett , VV |\ 1 . ' W . Block , S . W . ; Falkner , J . W . ; Dale , S . D . ; Percival , | . D . ; Leng , I . G . j Milhotirn , Preceptor ; Vellenowefh , Sec . ; Kevlock , Strickland , and Walters , junr . Lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Date personating candidate , the ist Section ot the Lecture was workeil by Bro . Milbonrn , and tbe 2 nd Section by Vellcnoweth

Bro . , assisted by the brethren . Thc VV . M . rofe for the hrst time , and Bros . Kevlock and Leng , 147 , were unanimously elected members of the lodge . Thc dues were then collected . The VV . M . rose for thc second time , and Bro . W . Block was unanimously elected VV . M . for thc ensuing meeting . The W . M . rose for thc third time , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Thc brethren then proceeded to the annual election of Treasurer , Preceptor , and Secretary , and Bros . Dale , Milbonrn , and Vellcnoweth were unanimously re-appointed to those ollices respectively . All Masonic business being ended , thc lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1420 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the gth inst ., ; it the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-sguare , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . Cruttenden , VV . M . ; Allman , S . W . ; Hardv , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont ( pro tem . ) , Sec . ; ' Mason , S . D . ; Battley , J . D . j W . C . Williams , I . G . ; Death , Stwd . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Capt . Nicols , P . M . . Mulrcy , Mote , Matthews , Conway , Laurence , J . H . Taylor , Lanndey , Parnell , Saqui , Rossdale , Seaman , and Wadham . The lodge was opened , and thc minutes were read and conlirmed .

The 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by Uro . Read , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and Bro . answered the questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The W . M . explained the working tools at length . Thc 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked hy Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , liro . Saciui , 1 S 8 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , t . adge , w & sthtn closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . Ijoyj .-A meeting was held on Monday , thc 1 st inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . G . VV . Knight , W . M . j Thorn , S . W . ; Sharpe , J . W . j D . Brycc , S . D . ; R . VV . Fraser , J . D . ; Levis , I . G . j W . M . Stiles , Preceptor ; C . ) . Scales , Treas . ; E . Storr , Sec . ; J . Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; and a good attendance of brethren . The lodge having been opened , thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Scurrah having offered himself as candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Lewis having answered thc questions leading to the Third Degree , retired . The lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Edmonds was impressively raised to the Third Degree by the VV . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . After rising for thc third time , it was proposed to work the Sections in this ladge ot instruction on the 22 nd inst . —¦ carried . After the VV . M . had received ' « Hearty good wishes , " thc lodge was closed . The brethren then proceeded to participate in six ballots of the Moorgate Benevolent Association .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Railway Hotel , Putney , on Monday , the Sth inst . Present : Bros . Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , VV . M . ; Bugler , S . W . ; Langley , J . W . j Grundy , Sec . ; Ctitbill , S . D . ; Gompertz , J . D . j Williams , P . M ., D . C ; Garner , } oJ ( visitor ) , I . G . j Carter , P . M . ; Burrows , and Recknell . Bro . Howell , 1343 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M . proposed rehearsing thc ceremony of passing , and Bro . Howell , ottering himself as a candidate , was proved , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , and thc ceremony was duly carried out . The W . M . worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture , the answers being given by the brethren . Thc lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Bugler , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The officers were appointed in rotation . Bro , Bugler rerurned thanks , and promised to . attend and work the raising ceremony . Bro . Howell made some very trite remarks on the benefit to be derived from attending a lodge of instruction , which called forth a strong exhortation to regular attendance from the W . M . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1 ( 104 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Holmes , W . M . j Coughlan , P . M ., S . W . j Badderly , J . VV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor j Gibson , P . M ., Treas . j Musson , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . j Luckhurst , J . D . ; Jackson , I . G , ; Weeks , Tyler j Brindley , P . M . ; Adams , Houlden , Smalcs , Salter , Jardinc , G . E . Saunders , and Arduino . The lodge was opened , and the minutes ot the last meeting

were read ana conlirmed . I he VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Gibson , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was opened in tbe Second Degree . Bro . Smalcs , having answered the t | uestions leading to tbe Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Brindley was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the AV . M . giving the traditional history . The W . M .

resumed the cnair . Ihe lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The S . W . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously directed to be recorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time . Bro . Coughlan , P . M , 144 , was unanimously elected an honorary member for past services rendered to thc Craft in general and this lodge in particular . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Henry Crookcs , W . M . j H . Sammon * , S . VV . j Charles Lambert , J . W . j E . J . D . Bromley . S . D . ; F . Kedge , J . D . ; P . Dusterwald , I . G . j Ii , C . Mulvey , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas , and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler j VV . Winnett , G . J . Pellatt , C . A . liter , E . Chamberlain , I . H . Watts , IC M . Noakes , \ V , A . Dowling ,

W . F . Thorpe XV . Bellamy , K . Mills , VV . Culverhouse , Frank Gulliford , L . Gun / ell , Cecil Howard , li . Farwig , A . Clark , James Watts , Edward Nice , and W . Brindley . The lodge was opened in due form , and tlie minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Uro . IC J . D . Bromley worked the 1 st Section of thc First Lecture . Bro . ' L , Gunzell ollcring himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . The lodge opened in the Second Degree Lodge resumed to the' First Degree . Bro . C , Itter having offered