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S . G . W . ; W . Fentum , P . P . G . Org . ; E . Dowden , P . P . G . Org . ; F . Pearce , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; F . J . Godfray , P . P . G . Sd . Br . ; E . Kelly , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; " P . G . Hamilton , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and G . Rogers , P . P . G . P . Bro . E . Dowden , the Organist , executed several pieces of music during the ceremony . The lodge unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks

be recorded on the minutes to Bro . P . G . Hamilton , the I . P . M ., for the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation , and given the several addresses . Indeed , the admirable manner in which Bro . P . G . Hamilton had discharged his duties as Installing Officer called back to mind his most efficient working in the several Degrees as W . M . during the past year . The

lodge further resolved that a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to that brother in appreciation of the valuable services which he had rendered for several years to the lodge . A presentation , at the choice of the recipient , was also unanimously voted to Bro . P . Bois , P . M ., who has been the Secretary of the lodge for many years past . Three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next

regular meeting , and after the lodge was duly closed , the brethren made for the banquet room to partake of the annual banquet . The banquet room had been most chastely decorated with flowers and evergreens by the new Worshipful Master , who is a local florist of note . Several admirable

designs decorated the walls , and , together with some one hundred and fifty Chinese lanterns , all lighted , gave the room a fairy-like and pleasant appearance , betokening the happy reception which Bro . H . Elliott desired to give to the extra large concourse of brethren who honoured him with their presence , no less than one hundred and three in number .

The banquet was served by Bro . G . H . Mitchelmore , who did his utmost to give entire satisfaction . The toasts were proposed by the W . M . in a rather pleasant , floral language , and "The Queen and Masoniana , " as well as "England's Hope and the Grandiflora ? , " had a most hearty reception , and were followed by the anthems that usually accompany them .

Bro . Dr . J . Le Cronier , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., responded to the latler toast in very suitable terms . After "The Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " came "The Prince of Wales's Selected , " and met with a reception only equalled by the fluent and agreeable manner in which Bro . H . Elliott responded to it . The toast of "The Three Sisters " was heartily received

by the brethren , and ably responded to by Bro . J . C . Le Sueur , who alluded to the forthcoming Stewardship of Bro . Col . E . C Malet de Carteret , the D . P . G . M ., to the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and urged that the utmost be done in appreciation of the valuable services rendered by those Institutions to that province . In proposing "The Roses Planted To-day , " the VV . M .

said that he had entire confidence that the staff of officers which he had invested that day would ably second him in carrying out the best interests of the lodge during the ensuing year . He was justified in that confidence from the very efficient way in which several of the officers had worked in the past . A large number of brethren contributed to the harmony

of the evening . The selections on the violin by Bro . A . McKee were well applauded , as was also the able recitation by Bro . Wybert Rousby . The songs by Bros . E . L . Bisson , A . H . Powel , H . Proust , and Newbegin deserve also special mention . Bro . VV . Fentinn , P . P . G . Org ., accompanied on the piano in an able manner as musical director .

It is worthy of note that , notwithstanding the extra large gathering of brethren in the banqueting room—the largest number it could possibly contain—the temperature was most pleasant throughout the evening , which contributed materially to the happiness of the brethren during this auspicious festival .

MIRFIELD . — Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the new Masonic Hall , King-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Bailey , W . M ., in the presence of Bros . F . H . Hare , S . W . ; W . Wilson , J . W . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas ., as I . P . M . ; T . VV . Sproulle , J . D . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., as Sec : T . B . Fairclough , P . M ., as I . C ; W . BoothTyler ;

, John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Jas . Barker , P . M . ; W . Beaumont and J . Milner , Stwds . ; and VV . H . Wilkinson . The minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , and several routine matters connected with the lodge having been discussed and transacted , there being no other business , the lodge was closed .

WESTON-SUPER-MARE . —St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 3 rd instant , when there was an unusually large attendance of members and visitors . The report of the Secretary and Treasurer showed that numerically and financially the lodge was in a highly satisfactory condition , and the same having been adoptedfeeling

, allusion was made to the recent sudden death of the esteemed Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . R . Duckworth , and a vote of condolence with the family in their sudden bereavement was passed . Then followed the installation of W . M . for the ensuingyear , to which office Bro . G . H . Perrett , S . W ., had previously been unanimously elected . The ceremony was performed by the D . P . G . M . of Somerset , Bro . R . C

Else , the Board of Installing Masters consisting of 21 P . M . 's of this and other lodges in the province . Subsequently the VV . M . elect conferred collars of office on the following for the ensuing year : Bros . G . E . Alford , I . P . M . ; ffarington , S . W . ; Dr . Nunn , J . W . ; S . Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Per . ett , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . S . Wicksteed , P . M ., Chap . ; E . VV . Perrett , sen ., S . D . ; S . Selick ,

J . D . ; Glass , P . M ., D . of C . j J . P . Board , I . G . j J . J . Lovell , Org . j B . Cox , P . M ., Almoner j and A . W . S . Cross and H . Butt , Stwds . At the conclusion of the labours of the lodge the brethren adjourned for refreshment to St . George ' s Hall , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Mr . F . D . George , the owner of the premises . The apartment was elegantly

decorated , and the brethren dining- in their regalia materially added to the effect . The VV . M . presided , supported by a goodly sprinkling of " purple , " and at the conclusion of the repast submitted the usual toasts , all of which were cordially received . The D . P . G . M ., in responding to "The Officers of the Province , " said , in commemoration of her Majesty ' s

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Jubilee , the Grand Lodge had sanctioned that provinces should confer collars on those who had distinguished themselves by their work in the interest of the Craft . Somerset was allotted four collars , and he was pleased to say that one of these had been bestowed on Bro . S . Lewis , of St .

Kew Lodge . In responding for "The Visitors , " Bro . Bailey , P . M ., alluded to the striking fact , unknown before in his Masonic experience , of three members of one family ( father and two sons ) holding offices at one time in the same lodge , and the junior member of the three is the W . M . for the year of St . Kew . The proceedings were pleasingly diversified with songs and recitations .

TORQUAY—Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , there being present amongst others Bros . T . Prust , W . M . j T . W . Morgan , P . M ., S . W . ; Wills , J . W . ; McKellar , S . D . ; T . Crossman , J . D . ; P . Waite , I . G . j J . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; F . Hex , I . P . M ., Sec : T . Brooks , Org . ; Wills , D . of C . ;

J . Taylor and W . Hersey , Stwds . ; J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; A . T . Blarney , P . G . Stwd . ; and G . J . Pepprell , P . M . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bros .. VV . Winget , G . West , and J . Beer , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . Lane , in an exceptionally able manner .

Bro . A . T . Blarney explained the working tools . The VV . M . theii , " took the chair , when Bro . _ T . Johnson was passed to the Degree of F . C , in a highly satisfactory manner . This being Bro . Lane ' s first appearance in the lodge since receiving one of the Jubilee honours in the province as P . P . G . Reg ., a unanimous vote of congratulation was given him , the brethren saluting in due torm , to which Bro . Lane feelingly replied . The attention of the

lodge was drawn by Bros . Lane and Taylor to the advantages offered to Masonic students and to lodges in their corporate capacity by the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , the members resolving that the Jordan Lodge should join the Correspondence Circle . Several questions of lodge interest were brought forward , and , after an animated discussion , in which the younger members came well to the front , the lodge was closed .

TUEBROOK . —Marlborough'Lodge ( No . 1620 ) . —The annual investiture of officers in connection with the above-named lodge-was held on the 4 th inst ., at Derby Hall , in the presence of between 70 and So brethren . The Marlborough , which is one of the comparatively few lodges that meet elsewhere than in the Hope-street Temple , has long had the reputation of being a thriving branch of the Craft ,

and its roll contains the names of many gentlemen well known in mercantile pursuits and in the learned professions . At the opening of the proceedings the retiring W . M ., Bro . Richard Stirzaker , was supported by Bros . Dr . Hy . Pitts , I . P . M . ; R . Armitage , P . M . ; H . Hindle , P . M .,- Dr . J . Henderson , P . M . ; T . Delamere , P . M . ; H . Jones , P . M . j Dr . O . E . B . Limrick , S . W . j VV . J . B . Pitts , J . W . ; L

Bagnall , Treas . ; T . Airey , Sec . ; H . Peers , J . D . ; John Stubbs , acting I . G . ; E . T . Ingham , D . C . j J . Grefhani and W . Naylor , Stewards ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and R . Neville , Tyler . The visiting brethren included Bros , H . Archer , P . M . 1502 ; Jas . White , P . M . 249 ; D . J .

Davies , S . D . 1675 ; J . Shield , W . M . 10 S 6 ; J . Worthy , Sec . 1505 ; F . T . Foulkes , I . P . M . 292 ; C Wadsworth . P . M . 292 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . A . GD . C ; J . Pendleton , P . M . 241 ; " N . A . Green , P . M . 1547 : Thos . C . Fargher , I . G . 2042 ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . 594 ; W . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; C Pilkington , W . M . 580 ; and Robt . Foote , P . P .

G . T . After certain general business had been transacted , the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . Limrick , was presented for installation by Bros . Dr . Pitts , I . P . M ., and H . Hindle , P . M ., and the ceremony was performed in a highly efficient manner by Bro . Stirzaker . Subsequently the W . M . invested the under-mentioned officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R .

Stirzaker , I . P . M . ; W . J . B . Pitts , S . W . ; Thos . Airey , J . W . ; L . Bagnall , Treas . ( re-elected ); H . Peers , Sec ; J . Stubbs , S . D . ; J . Gresham , J . D . ; W . Naylor , I . G . ; E . f . Ingham , D . C . ( re-elected ); J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ( re-elected ); J . VV . Gilchrist , G . Brebner , J . Tarbuck , andT . Decherty , Stewards ; and R . Neville , Tyler . The Treasurer's report showed the lodge to be in a prosperous

condition . At various intervals during the ceremony a beautiful choral programme was rendered by Bros . D . J . Davies , 1756 ; D . T . Jones , 175 6 ; D . Williams , 2042 ; O . J . Rowlands , 1756 j and T . C . Fargher , 2042 . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren dined together on the premises . During the evening a gold Past Master ' s jewel—manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool—was presented to Bro . Stirzaker .

SOUTHAMPTON . — Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 17 S 0 ) . —The St . John ' s day of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when the W . M . elect , Bro . George Heathcote , S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a very large

attendance , and the Board of Installed Masters comprised Bros . J . E . Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M . ; R . W . Lees , W . M . 130 ; H . Mee , W . M . 319 ; E . Brown , W . M . 359 ; G . Tilling , W . M . 394 ; E . T . Wise , W . M . 1461 ; H . Coles , P . M . 359 ( Mayor of Southampton ); T . P . Payne , P . M . j J . Robertson , P . M . ; VV . Berry , . P . M . ; J . S . Pearce ,

P . M . j T . Walton , P . M . ; J . R . Weston , P . M . ; A . J . Brown , P . M . ; W . Grinyer , P . M . ; and A . Algar , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; the last named performing the ceremony in a very efficient manner . The VV . M . invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . J . Bailey , I . P . M . ; W . Foster , S . W . ; E . Warren , J . W . ; T . Walton , P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; W . Berry , P . G . D . D . C , Sec . j H . Hussey , S . D . ;

H . Collis , J . D . ; G . VV . Newham , I . G . j B . Tanner , D . C ; H . B . Ptck , Org . ; H . Herring and W . Beavis , Stwds . j and VV . Vare , Tyler . Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . A . Algar with a suit of provincial dress clothing ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , in recognition of his services to

the lodge and the pleasure felt by the members on his recent appointment by the Provincial Grand Master to Past Provincial Grand rank , at the same time paying him a very high compliment on the able way he had carried out the duties of Installing Master . The W . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Master ,- also that the presentation from the brethren should be supplemented

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by a jewel from the lodge , which was carried by acclamation . Bro . Algar thanked the brethren for their extreme kindness , and hoped he might be spared many years to assist in the progress of the lodge . Bro . Berry proposed that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to the Masonic

Institution for Girls , which was seconded , and carried unanimously . The Treasurer ' s accounts showed a balance in favour of the lodge oE £ 61 9 s . id . The lodge being closed , the brethren , numbering nearly 60 , afterwards sat down to a banquet , after which the Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured .

SANDOWN . —Sandown Lodge ( No . 1869 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . W . Shaw , VV . M . ; H . M . Barker , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; J . Conner , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Bunt , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Firth , P . P . G . O . Hants , P . M ., J . W . j and J . H . McQueen , P . M ., and the officers

and brethren of the lodge , besides a goodly company of visitors , including Bros . B . Carter , W . M . j G . Pack , P . J . G . D . ; Marvin , P . M . ; Lowe , P . J . G . D . ; and Ellery , Sec . of the East Medina Lodge . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Shaw , the W . M ., impressively installed his

successor , Bro . H . M . Barker , M . B ., M . R . C . S ., & c , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . having been duly installed , appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . A . Shaw , I . P . M . ; J . Conner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Lanark , S . W . ; H . Pigeon , jun ., P . P . G . O . Hants and Isle of Wight , J . W . j J . Bunt , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; G . W . S . Withers , Sec ; G . T . Cluett , S . D . ; W . Cluett , J . D . ; R . H .

Cole , D . C j A . J . Firth , P . P . G . O ., P . M ., Org . ; W . B . Martin , I . G . ; W . P . Hosken , Stwd . ; and A . Callaway , Tyler . After the business of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren partook of an excellent banquet served by Bro . Simmons , at the Sandown Hotel . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s

toast brought a happy evening to a conclusion . Harmony prevailed , the following brethren assisting with their voices : Bros . J . H . McOueen , P . M . 11 , 1 S 6 9 , 1 SS 4 , & c . j Shaw , I . P . M . ; Conner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Lanark , S . W . ; Lowe , P . J . G . D . ; Izod , Withers , Sec . ; Firth , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Bunt , P . M ., Treas . j Cole , D . of C . ; and others .

MALDON . —Blackwater Lodge ( No . 1977 ) . —The first monthly meeting in the new year of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when the occasion was availed of by the members to present to their I . P . M ., Bro . S . H . Ellis , P . P . G . Std . Br ., a testimonial of the esteem in which he is held , and appreciation of his efforts on behalf of the lodge , especially in occupying the chair for two years

in succession . The presentation , which took the form of a P . M . 's jewel , was made by the W . M ., Bro . Shawyer , in flattering terms ; and Bro . Ellis , in acknowledging it , said he felt the brethren had given him more than he deserved . He could not find words to express how much he appreciated their kind and valuable gift , which would be handed

down to his children as a precious heirloom . The jewel , which was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to VV . Bro . S . H . Ellis , P . P . G . Std . Br ., by the brethren of the Blackwater Lodge , No . 1977 , as a token of their recognition of the able manner he discharged the duties of Master for two successive years . January 2 nd , 1 S 8 S . "

Instruction.

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting was held on Thursdav , the 51 I 1 inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . VV . E . Dilley , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W . ; Turpin , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Jenkins , I . G . j Ilutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Bolton , P . M . ; C . G . Dilley , P . M . ; Haire , Sandforu " , Hick , Vatckv , and Whibley .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes had been read , was advanced to the Second Degree , when the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . \ V . E . Dil ' ey , the W . M ., in a very able manner . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sandford personating the candidate . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . W . E . Dilley for his impressive rendering of the installation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . lis ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 . W . M . j J . Round , S . W . ; M . J . Green , J . W . f F . G . Baker , P . M ., Trc ' as . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas ' , Sec . ; W . Chappie , S . D . ; T . W . ManktelowJ . D . ; [ . Thwaites , I . G . ; S . J . Humfress , W . M . 733 ; D . Stroud , W . M . = 045 ; and C . Coleman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Coleman having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Coleman candidate . Bro . Humfress having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the

ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Humfress candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A cordial vote of thanks was passed and entered on the minutes to the VV . M . for the able and efficient manner in which he presided for the first time in this lodge of instruction . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , VV . M . ; VV . Death , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1643 , | . W . ; G . Read , P . M . sir , 1767 , Treas . ; H . Dehanc , P . M . i S « i P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; H . Moss , S . D . ; C . S . Moss , J . D . ; Frank Morrell , I . G . j H . A . Huntley , Stwd . ; A . Hardy , VV . M . 201 ; A . Barfield , P . M . 511 ; and J . Smith . Bro . W . Rivers , 1543 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Rivers was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing svas rehearsed . AJter the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hardy being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Rivers was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Death was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Bro . Barfield expressed his thanks for the kindness evinced to him by the brethren of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction at all times . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 } . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present Bros . Napper , W . M . ; H . Hunt , S . W . ; Clarke , J . W . j CM . Coxon , Sec ; Barnes , S . D . ; Duncan , J . D , ; I . oomes , I . G . j Harding , Kilsby , and Scarlett ,