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Master , at the meeting of Masons to be held in June next , to present an address of congratulation to her Majesty , and Bro . i Dunn , Walker , Turner , and Sharp were chosen . All Ma-r"i > : ' business being ended , an adjournment was made for refreshment , which was served in the Pillar Hall of the hotel . After the banquet , the W . M . rose and proposed ,

with appropriate remarks , the usual loyal toasts in snecession , " The Healths of Her Mije-sty the Queen , " "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Principal Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He then requested the permission of the brethren to make a digression . They had with them on this occasion their ¦ senior Past Master in the person of Bro . Rhodes , who had

filled the ehair of W . M . of their lodge in the year 1838 , and wno , if he lived another year , would celebrate his jubilee as an Installed Master . Bro . Rhodes' face was known to them as an occasional attendant at the lodge . Once a year they scarcely failed to see him , as there was only one installation meeting he had missed since he joined the lodge , and they might claim to have a Past Master

whose experience was unique , he having seen perhaps fifty Masters installed in the chair of his mother lodge . The lodge still treasured the punch-bowl which Bro . Rhodes had presented to the lodge as a memento of his year of office . Bro . Rhodes , P . M ., returned thanks in feeling terms , and said the W . M . had stolen a march upon him . He had just whispered his intention of retiring , as late hours did not

suit a man of over four-score . He mentioned incidents of the night of his initiation , but the brethren present on that occasion had all , he believed , been summoned from this sublunary abode . Bro . Hines , I . P . M ., rose to propose the next toast . There was no occasion for him , he remarked , to mention the reason for which he took the gavel from the hands of

the W . M . It afforded him great pleasure to propose " The Health of the W . M ., " as he was thoroughly deserving of all the praise he or any other member ot the lodge couM shower upon him . Throughout the few months he had occupied the chair he had given many instances of his anxiety to discharge the duties of his high office in an efficient manner , not only as far as the working of his lodge

was concerned , but in ways which only those who had passed the chair could appreciate . That evening they had an instance of it in the presentafion of the banner to the lodge , and he hoped the giver would be spared to contemplate the handsome ornament to their lodge room for many years to come . The W . M . responded briefly , and next proposed "The Health of the Initiate , " which was cordially drunk , and well responded to by Bro . Norman .

In proposing the next toast , " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . coupled with it the name of Bro . Westfield , of Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , and alluded to the foundation of the Royal Jubilee Lodge in 1 S 10 , and expressed the welcome they desired to give a brother from a lodge founded to commemorate the Jubilee of another British Monarch . Bro . Westfield replied in well chosen and humorous

terms . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Past Masters , " which was responded to by Bro . Dunn , I . P . M ., Treas ., who expressed on behalf of himself and his brother Past Masters , the satisfaction they felt at the able manner in which their successor was filling the chair . There was also a matter he wished to mention to the brethren at

the table , as time had not admitted of its being brought forward in lodge , and that was , that the W . M ., the Secretary , Bro . Darch , and himself , had been in consultation as to the summer banquet . There had been several in connection with the lodge , but this year it was hoped by starting the arrangements in good time , they would be able to have a summer outing , not merely a banquet , but a long and enjoyable day in the country , which their wives and

sweethearts would share . There was another item in the year ' s programme which he thought would make the lodge additionally popular with the ladies , and that was , it was proposed , to make their first meeting night after the summer vacation , a ladies' night . The next meeting would take place in October , and every brother would be invited to bring his wife or sweetheart with him to the banquet , and he had no doubt the evening would prove a

very enjoyable one . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Officers , " and after the Officers had responded , the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close . Some excellent singing was contributed by Bros . F . J . Williams , Westfield , Osmond , Stokes , Clark , Norton , and Peel . Bro . Fimister officiated at the organ in the lodge , and afterwards accompanied the singers .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION * LODGE ( No . ' 585 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ,, when there were present Bros . R . R . Collick , W . M . j Williams , S . W . ; Strong , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Kobinson , P . M ., Sec . ; Watkins , Treas . ; Wing , S . D . ; Harding , J . D . ; Sandalls , I . G . ; Oliver , Stwd . ; Collins ,

™ l ., D . C ; and Bowley , Tyler . P . M . ' s : Pardoe , ' •P . M . ; Boehr , Smith , Mansell , and Whitley , and about So members . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . of 865 ; Williams , P . P . G . D . Middx ., and W . M . of 865 ; Wingfield , W . M . 1360 ; Lauston , P . M . 1726 ; Pardoe , P . M . 511 ; Ginger , P . M .

9 ° 1 ; Beard , P . M . 101 ; Room , P . M . 2090 ; Swan , stwd . 865 ; Heath D . C 1642 ; Renter , 879 ; Grant , I 6 S 6 ; Clarkson , 1604 ; Aldridge , 1475 ; and Bishop , 1319 . Ihe lodge being opened and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Munston , Warlow , and Moore were raised by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner . The W . M . •" . en left the chair , which was taken bv Bro . Collins . P . M ..

"hen Bro . Strong was examined and obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . ~ ° ng duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and was afterwards proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . ly Proclamations and the various charges to Master , , „ jdens and brethren were most ably and impressively rendered

by the Installing Master . The W . M . named ? . ? invested his officers as follows : Bros . Williams , S . W . ; S " R > J . W . ; Robinson , P . M ., Sec . ; Watkins , Treas . ; p > T , g . S . D . ; Sandalls , J . D . ; Oliver , I . G . j Hoey , £ •«•>Stwd . ; Collings , P . M ., D . C ; Stacy , P . M ., Org . ; the J 1 ' Ass- > 0 rg- ' and Walkley- Tyler - A ball ° t was fav " L" fr" Mr - Charles Baker , and proving in his " ° ur , he was initiated by the new Master in a manner

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which speaks well for the future working of the lodge . The Auditors' report ( which showed the funds of the lodge to be in a most satisfactory condition ) was taken as read . The Secretary read a communication from Grand Lodge on the subject of the Jubilee gathering , and after some discussion it was decided that the Royal Commemoration Lodge be represented at the Albert Hall , by" Bros .

Strong , W . M . ; Wing , J . W . ; Collick , l . P . M . ; Watkins , Treas . ; and Price . The question of subscribing to the Imperial Institute was arranged to be left to the members ' own discretion . Any sum subscribed to be sent in the name of the lodge , without any list of names . The votes of the lodge for the Masonic Benevolent Institution , were given to Bros . Pardoe and Kobinson , for the Aged

members and Widows respectively , and to prevent the splitting of them up any further , Bro . Watkins generously placed ten of his votes in the hands of Bro . Smith , P . M . Bro . Williams , S . W . proposed , and Bro . Wing , J . W . seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be given to the W . M . for the splendid present he had made to the lodge in the shape of a set of gauntlets ( three pairs ) , such vote of thanks to be

recorded on the minutes , carried unanimously , and with " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in accordance with antient custom . After discussing the good things provided by Bro . Page "for the Fourth Degree , " the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly given but heartily accepted . The I . P . M ., Bro . Collick , in proposing "Tbe Health of

the W . M ., " wished him every success in his year of office , and complimented him on the excellent manner in which he had begun . The W . M . in responding , promised to do his utmost for the welfare of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren . The W . M . next gave "The Installing Master , " and remarked what an impressive ceremony it had been to him

coming in the manner it had done trom Bro . Collings . Bro . Collings replied , and said he had always great pleasure in carrying out , or in assisting in any ceremony in his power for the good of the lodge or the assistance of its officers . The next toast was "The Initiate , " and Bro . Baker responded in a few well chosen words , pleading the lateness

of the evening as his excuse for being brief . " The Visitors " followed , ind with the toast the W . M . coupled the names of Bros . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Williams , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Causton , Beard , Room , and Bishop , remarking how highly honoured he felt at seeing such a distinguished gathering to grace his Installation . The brethren named each briefly responded , and paid a

high compliment to the VV . M . for his hospitality , to the officers for their ability , to the brethren for their sociability , and to the lodge at large for its prosperity . In proposing " the Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Collick , " the Worshipful Master remarked what a very successful year the lodge had just terminated , there having been 16 members joined in the year , and concluded by decorating

Bro . Collick with the P . M . ' s jewel voted him by the lodge for his services , wishing him many years of health and prosperity and of usefulness in the lodge . Bro . Collick , responded , and thanked the W . M . for the way he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the manner they had accepted it . The jewel he should always prize as the memento of many happy hours spent with tne

brethren , and as long as he could nothing would give him greater pleasure than to meet with and to assist them as far as possible in promoting the welfare of the Royal Commemoration Lodge . Bro . Pardoe responded to the toast of "The Pasf Masters . " The Wardens and Assistant Organist replied for " The

Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed a long but pleasant evening of labour and refreshment . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by harmony , Bro . Windsor officiating at the piano , songs being rendered by Bros . Page , Coleman , and the W . M . ; Bro . Bishop recited " The Showman , " and Bro . Boehr played a solo on the zither .

CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Council Chambers , when there were present Bros . H . E . Breach , W . M . ; J . H . Hawes . S . W . ; G . C Inkpen , J . W . j Rev . J . C B . Fletcher , Chap . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; C F . Charge , Sec . ; W . Doman , S . D . ; J . C Budden , J . D . ; Lambert , P . M .,

P . P . G . O . Leicestershire , Org . ; H . H . More , Steward ; Beatson , Tyler ; Lord Algernon Gordon Lennox , P . M . ; Sir R . G . Raper , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; G . Molesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . Gatehouse , P . M ., P . P . G . D .,- F . W . Grugger , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; Oliver Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . H . Barrett , l . P . M . ; Lord Walter Gordon Lennox , A . Stanley Moore , H . Heather , A . J .

Goodyer , G . Fielder , jun ., and others . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Goodyer and Fielder were raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . A communication having been read from the Hon . Sec . of local Jubilee Celebration Committee , asking if the brethren would join in a procession to the Cathedral on Jubilee day ,

it was resolved that a reply be sent to the effect that , as Masons , the brethren would not so join . It was further resolved , on the motion of Bro . Molesworth , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Sir R . Raper , P . M ., that the lodge contribute five guineas towards the local Jubilee celebration . After the transaction of the business , the lodge was closed in due form .

LINSLADE . —St . Barnabas Lodge ( No . 948 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Elephant and Castle Hotel . The chair was occupied by Bro . Fountain , W . M . ( who travels from Paris specially to attend his duties ) , assisted by Bros . Dr . Pratt , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; Dale , J . W . ; Fountain , P . M ., Treas . ; Poynter , Sec ; J . Miller , Howard

Bailey , E . Hill , Hedges , Smith , McCubbing , P . M . ; Willis , P . M . ; Mackrill , King , P . M . ; A . H . Cliffe White , and several other brethren . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Brown , 10 S 7 ; Pettit , Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Gotto , ioSi ; Tucker , 933 ; Jennings , 10 S 7 ;

Finch , 134 ; Taylor , 1410 ; Yerrell , 10 S 7 ; Page , 591 ; Flatten , 10 S 7 ; Eyre , 478 ; Hallam , 594 ; Wickes , 1716 ; lowett , 591 ; McCubbing , jun ., from South Africa , and Paton , S . W . 205 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The

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circular letter from the Earl of Carnarvon was then read , and the VV . M . having promised to apply for the five tickets , the disposal of the same was lelt until a further meeting . The Auditors' report ( a most creditable one ) was then read , received , and adopted . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Dr . Pratt , was duly presented and entrusted , and after thc

M . M . shad retired , a Board of Installed Masters wasformed , Bro . Dr . Pratt being duly installed into the chair of K . S . The newly-installed Master was duly saluted in the Three Degrees , and proved his proficiency as a thorough good worker by closing his lodge down in each Degree . After the presentation to the l . P . M . of a splendid jewel manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , the brethren sat

down to a most excellent repast , under the superintendence of Bro . Host Miller . Banquet over , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The officers appointed for the ensuing year are as follows ; Bros . Dale , S . W . ; VV . HovvardJ . W . j Fountain , l . P . M . ; Fountain , Treas . ; Poynter , Sec ; Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., Chap . ; Willis , P . M ., Org . ; Smith , S . D . ; Mackrill , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . j Gibbs , Tyler .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., VV . M . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as S . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . P . G . C , J . W . j Rev . T . VV . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; A .

Lucking , P . G . P ., Sec . j G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1817 , P . P . G . S . B ., S . D . ; VV . E . Bridgeland , P . M . 933 , J . D . ; T . Hood , Org . ; R . G . Dempster , I . G . ; B . Thomas and A . Vandewood , Stewards ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; W . D . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; E . Cant , C . W . Barnard

, VV . Tyler , J . Heath , A . G . Renninson , C J . Dobson , W . M . Burton , C . W . Cooke , F . J . Cumine , W . Popplewell , and E . F . Wood . Visitors : Bros . Col . the Hon . O . G . Lambart , P . M . 1460 ; R . Fowler , 1536 ; and F . Partridge , 160 . The minutes of last meeting having been read and

confirmed , Bros . E . Cant and C VV . Barnard were raised to the Third Degree and Mr . James Pritchard initiated . It was agreed to give a subscription out of the funds of the lodge to the " Imperial Institute . " The W . M ., two P . M . ' s , J . W ., and Organist were elected to have the five tickets for the meeting on June 13 th . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

PONTYPRIDD . —Merlin Lodge ( No . 1578 ) . — The annual festival and installation of Worshipful Master of the above lodge took place on Monday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . Edward Henry Howard having been duly installed W . M ., the following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year—Bros . Stephen Lewisl . P . M . ; Wm .

, Rosser Perrott , S . W . ; Wm . Robert Davies , J . W . ; Samuel Rowland Jones , Chap . ; Morgan Rees Williams , Treas . ; Joseph Davies , Sec ; John Francis M'Clune , S . D . ; John Samuel Davies , J . D . ; Joseph Davies , Org . j David Phillips , D . C ; John Evans , I . G . ; William Davies and f . R . Phillips , Stwds . ; A . Parsons , Tyler .

There were also present Bros . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; Joseph Sprague , P . M . ; VV . Howels Key , P . P . A . G . D . C , P . M . ; Evan Jones , P . P . J . W ., P . M . ; H . N . Davies , P . SG . D ., P . M . ; Richard Male , P . P . G . R ., P . M . ; J . Weichert , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Williams , P . P . G . S . ; James Lloyd , Ferbank King , Stephen F . Lewis , Morgan Price ,

Robert Thomas , John Carson , William Lewis , Thos . R . Phillips , Thos . Jones , W . H . Matthias , R . Conway Joyce , andj . W . Snape . Visitors : John Jones , W . M . St . Quentins , P . P . G . R . ; James Radley , J . W . 9 60 ; Sidney Coleman , W . M . 36 ; Geo . F . Harris , VV . M . no ; Edward Fletcher , 36 ; W . C . Peace , P . M . 960 , P . P . G . Supt . of

Wks . ; John Munday , VV . M . 960 ; A . C Bottenel , 960 ; R . C . Roper , VV . M . 1 754 ; C . W . Page , S . W . 36 ; R . D . Page , 36 ; John Davies , 679 ; D . Williams , W . M . 1992 ; Edward Rees ; and W . Morgan , no . After the ceremony of installation , which was most ably and impressively performed by the retiring

Master , Bro . Stephen Lewis , the members and a large number of visitors dined at the New Inn Hotel . Messrs . Johnson and Roberts were in attendance with their band . A most enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent by all . Mrs . Miles , the proprietress of the New Inn , was most deservedly complimented for the excellent manner in which the dinner was supplied .

PORTSMOUTH . —Prince Edward of SaXe-Weimar Lodge ( No . 1903 ) . —The installation meeting was held on VVednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street . Present : Bros . J . Knowles , R . N ., VV . M . ; H . J . Long , l . P . M . ; Wm . Royston Pike , S . W . ; J . G . Livesay , J . W . ; G . Backler , Treas . ; A . L . Emanuel , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . CharpentierS . D . ; W .

, C . Ford , J . D . ; G . Sylvester , Org . ; G . Austin , Stwd . ; G . Carter , Tyler ; T . Page , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; H . W . Townsend , P . M . ; J . A . Elverston , P . M . ; j . Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Dr . R . S . P . Griffiths , P . M . ; the Hon . A . G . Curzon Howe , R . N . ; H . G . Giles , R . N . ; O . Young , R . N . , * C . Reader , VV . C . Primmer , G . M . Nelder ,

G . H . Hill , T . W . Wood , W . Mayborn , G . W . Everett , C . E . T . G . Green , W . H . Matthews , G . Rashley , S . Peake Knight , and T . M . Richey . Visitors : Bros . F . Powell , VV . M . 2153 , P . G . D . C ; E . A . Wells , P . M . 15 j E . H . Littleton , l . P . M . 230 ; J . Leonard , S . W ., and J . Verdi , Sec . 202 ; W . A . Hill , W . M . 309 ; W . Beuttell , W . M . 342 ; W . Miles , P . M . 177 6 ; W . Dart , W . M . 2074 ; H . Cawte , P . M . 342 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Whitehall , W . M .

1069 ; Dr . K . E . Knight ; G . C . Jukpen , 257 ; R . Barber , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Attrel , 342 j A . Shaw , W . M . 1 S 69 ; W . E . Cooke , Sec 1007 ; F . Meredith , 487 ; J . I . Dobbyn , R . N ., 257 ; G . C . Chaloner , 710 ; Alderman A . Cudlipp , P . M . 4 S 7 ; J . Godding , W . M . 177 ( 3 ; G . Cunningham , P . M . 1834 ; Dr . B . H . Mumby , iogq j W . G . Gilbert , VV . M . 257 ; E . Pratt , W . M . 1428 : ' R . I .

Rastrick , P . M . 1069 , P . G . Treas . j W . Gunnnell , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . S . of W . j J . J . Bascombe , W . M . 804 j ' J . Brickwood , l . P . M . 2074 j and P . H . Emanuel , 206 S . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which the balance-sheet and report were received and adopied . In the latter allusion was made to "the most valued gift to the lodge by the W . M ,, Bro . Knowles , of