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S . D . ; H . F . Nash , J . D . ; G . Trinder , I . G . ; T . Keys , D . C ; F . Hampton , Org . ; E . Dare , P . M ., F . R . Robinson , and A . C . Taylor , Stwds . ; and Mitchell , Tyler . The new W . M . afterwards initiated Mr . Henry Hill Smith , in excellent style , and concluded by giving the ancient charge perfectly . The W . M . appealed to the brethren to support his list for the Boys' School , and the brethren subsequently unanimously adopted a motion of Bro . RIasby

that 10 guineas be given from the lodge funds towards a testimonial to Bro . Rowland in recognition of his efficiency and energy as Secretary of the lodire . Bro . 'Rowland read the following letter from Bro . Forster Reynolds , the late Treasurer : " MembenugeVasse , Western Australia , March 17 th , 1 S 92 . To the Worshipful Master of the Richmond Lodge .- —Worshipful Sir , —I hope you will receive this on the 3 rd May . Although not with you in flesh shall be in

spirit , and will drink to the good health of you , sir , and all members of the Richmond Lodge . May it go on and prosper root and branch , and still uphold those truly Masonic ornaments which Bro . Aldin has so much at heart , viz ., benevolence and Charity . The watch the lodge so kindly presented to me has been much admired . I wore it away , and since leaving England when I make use of it the watch

reminds me of secrecy , the hour hand of fidelity , and the minute hand of obedience , three of the excellencies of a Masonic character . With my good wishes to you all , believe me , Worshipful Sir , to remain yours very truly and fraternally , FORSTER REYNOLDS , P . M . " Let ' s drink , laugh , and sing , Our wine has a spring ,

Here ' s a health to an Accepted Mason . Lodge was then closed , and the usual choice banquet followed . Bro . Skewes Cox , P . G . Stwd ., being called upon to reply for " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said he was g lad the W . M . had been in Grand Lodge , as he was able to convey to the brethren the impressiveness made on his mind by the working of the Grand Officers . Many of those

brethren were noblemen , who might have remained at home at ease , hut their love of the Craft made them put aside their own comfort . The affairs of Grand Lodge could not be in better hands than they were at present . He was sure the W . M . would do his best to develop the bump of benevolence in the hearts of the members of the Richmond Lodge ; they had only to be touched in the right way , and then his list would be a good one .

Bro . Albert Crew , I . P . M ., proposed "The VV . AI ., " whom the brethren had known many years . Bro . Aldin was the first initiate in the Richmond Lodge , and he was now installed in the chair . The brethren had seen his working that night , and they must all agree that they had the prospect of a grand year before them . The Worshipful Master , whose rising was the signal for loud applause , in reply , said that a little time back he never

thought he should be placed in the W . M . 's chair , but now that he was placed there he intended to do well . He could only repeat that so far as lay in his power the lodge should be represented and go on well , but he required the aid of the brethren for that purpose . The officers could not be surpassed in efficiency , and he was sure they would do all they could to assist him . If the brethren continued to da that in future years the lodge would be second to none . The

lodge had the men , and they only wanted stirring up . He was certain they would help him all they could . Although he should do his level best , the result remained very much with the brethren . Bro . H . H . Smith responded to the toast of "The Initiate . " Several brethren responded to the toast of " The Visitors . "

Bro . Crew , LP . M ., to whom an elegant Past Master ' s jewel was presented for his excellent presidency over the lodge for the past year , and who was much complimented by the W . M . in proposing the toast , replied , and assured the brethren of his deep interest in the lodge , which would be none the less now that he was enrolled in the ranks of the Past Masters .

The other toasts followed . Under the direction of Bro . G . H . Breadmore , the brethren were entertained with a cheerful selection of vocal and instrumental music by Bro . Herbert Schartau ' s part singers : Miss Gertrude Hudson , L . R . A . M ., Gold Medallist , Bro . Herbert Schartau , Mr . Sydney Beckley , Bro . C . T . Johnson , and Bio . Edward Dalzell . P . M .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge ( No . 2076 ) . —The lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , ihe Oth inst . Present : Bros . W . H . Kylands , W . M . ; VV . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., LP . M . ; G . W . Speth , Sec ; E . Macbean , S . D . j W . M . Williams , J . D . ; C . Kupfcrschmidt , I . G . ; and Dr . B . W . Richardson ; also the following members ol tbe Cotrcspondenee Circle : Bros . C . N . Maclntyre North , W . looks , Dr . R . A . DouglasLithgow , R . A . t ' . owan , Rev ,

II . Thomas , J . W . Stevens , I ' . VV . Levander , as S . W . ; Dr . 1 . Balfour Cockburn , as | . W . ; Prof . I ' . VV . Driver , E . Haward , G . Greincr , F . A . Powell , T . Chattels White , II . H . Riach , C li . Barnes . - , G . Gardner , J . S . Cumberland , G . Gregson , and H . M . Ffrcnch Bromhead ; also the following visitr is : Bros . J . J . Newland , ) < j 4 < j ; J . II . Davis , 33 ; Dr . H . Pusche , of the Ledge Charlotte of the Three Globes , Meiningen ; and Dr . Flct'hcr Beach , 1 S 37 .

'The following four ledges and 6 5 brethren were admitted to the membership ol the Correspondence Circle : Lodge of Fidelity , No . 5 , Cawler , i . f St . John , No . 13 , Strathalbyn , and Holdfast Ledge , r-o . 30 , Unley , all of South Australia , and West-End Ledge , No . 331 , Brisbane , Queensland . Bros . M . V . Adams . P . M . 3- ' , Adelaide ; M . ~ M . Irving , P . M . 447 ( S . C . J , Sydney ; ( i . Robertson , P . M . 1521 , Waterloo , N . Z . ; T . Scott . P . AL 7 := ; , Nelson , N . Z . ; C .

H . Ward , W . M . 1372 , Waiwtck ; R . Aland , P . M . 1315 , T . May , P . M . 1315 , both of Tootvoomba , and J . V . Cliataway , W . M . 31 S ( I . ( . ' . ) , Mackay , all four of Queensland ; E . B . G . Pipe , 617 , BcunosAjrcs ; II . J . "bobbs , 73 , Amherst , Virginia ; T . II . Lamb , ;; oS , Meridian , Alississipi ; VV . A . Virnoy , S'J > Atlanta , Georgia ; II . Gregory , 37 , Providence , Rhode Island ; S . ( J . Hingston , 443 , and F . P . Hingston , 437 , both of Wildcn , Iowa ; J . C . Yorston ,

Philadelphia , and D . VV . Price , 274 . Altvona , Pennsylvania ; D . II . Creatbalch , 1 . 574 , ancl . !• " ¦ Helman , 591 , both of Kimberley , South Al ' lica ; li . P . Valltntine , 1467 , Dordrecht , South Africa ; (' ,. Webster , 15 . S 1 , Alidilleton , South Africa ; J . M . Pallantky , Johannesburg , J . R . Harrison , P . M ., ar . d W . II . Raymond , both of 747 ( SC ) , Baihiitnn , and A . A . J . C . Dieperink , Krugersdorp , South African Republic VV . Hughes , Dist . G . W ., Smg .-Capt . M . L . Hughes . D . C . Stwd ., and Lieut . CCA .

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Marescaux , R . N ., D . G . I . G ., all of 349 , Malta ; J . Saint , jun ., 7 61 , Aberdeen ; J . Carruthers , VV . M . 465 , Asst . G . Soj . of Scotland , and J . W . Ruddock , 772 , both of Glasgow ; VV . A . Dinwiddie , Prov . G . W .. J . Robson , Prov . G . Sec , and P . Sulley , 53 , all three of Dumfries ; J . Gravel ) , 1427 , and G . E . Macarthy , P . M . 1427 , both of Newcastle-on-Tyne ; M . Scott , P . P . G . W ., P . M . 5 66 , Yorkshire ; P . Sword , P . M . 13 S 0 , J . Armstrong , P . M . 14 S , T . A . Bellew ,

13 S 0 , T . Chesters , 13 S 0 , i . S . Hunt , 16 75 , R . Maggee , W . M . 16 75 , J . Pittaway , P . M . 11 S 2 . VV . F . Robinson , W . M . 2 i 3 i , A . Samuels , P . M . 1350 , T . H . Walker , 16 75 , P . Blackburn , P . M . 13 S 0 , and C Katcliffe , P . M . 21 G , all twelve of Liverpool ; G . H . Whittaker , P . M . 1723 , Lancashire ; C . A . Markham , 360 , Northampton ; VV . G . Smith , VV . M . 473 , and J . T . Collins , P . G . S . B ., Dep . P . G . M . Warwickshire , both of Birmingham ; A . E . Sharp ,

9 S 3 , Norfolk ; A . C . Chapin , 137 , Dorset ; J . Hodson , nki , and T . Bushby , 341 , both of Sussex ; H . M . F . Bromhead , Prov . G . W . Essex ; Dr . Fletcher Beach , P . M . 231 , Kent ; Dr . Lloyd-Tuckey , 1 C 94 , H . B . Chamberlain , 2 ( S . C ) , J . Robbins , P . M . 231 , H . C . Monro , 1 S 26 , Rev . H . A . Hebb , Head Master R . M . I , for Boys , and H . VV . Noakes , 10 S . The death at Port Said on Sunday , the 24 th ult ., of

Bro . C . P . MacCalla , P . G . M . of Pennsylvania , member of the Circle , and an annual visitor to the lodge , was greatly deplored by the brethren , and the Secretary was directed to communicate the sentiments of the members to the family of the late brother . Various matters of private business having been attended to , Bro . W . Fooks , LL . B ., read a paper entitled " Freemasonsin reference to the Laws of the Realm . " After reviewing the legislation of an early date

which only affected Freemasons as part and parcel of the general body of artisans and labourers , Bro . Fooksjdwelt at some length on the two statutes which were undoubtedly directed at them as Freemasons , and his observations lost none of their inherent interest from being interspersed with some fine passages of eloquence , a feature which was more marked still when he subsequently replied on the discussion .

Suggestions and criticism were offered by Bros . Dr . Richardson , VV . AL Williams , Speth , the VV . M ., and Maclntyre North , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer , on the motion of Bras . Bywater and Levander . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for refreshment .

Argonauts' Lodge ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last at Cromwell Hall , Putney , when there ' were pre-ent Bros . G . D . Lister , VV . M . ; T . VV . Willis , S . VV . ; E . T . Smith , J . W . ; Gordon Smith , I . P . M ., Sec ; H . H . Woodroffe , J . D . ; P . S . Smith , LG . ; E . Monteuuis , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., D . C ; C . VV . Hughes , Stwd . ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ; H . M . Watt ,

H . B . Adcock , J . A . Drake Smith , P . A . N . Thorn , J . F . Stilwell , VV . Theobald , and VV . Webb Benjamin , 17 CS . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . At the request of Bro . E . T . Smith , J . W . ( as VV .. M . 17 OSJ , Bro . Benjamin was passed to the Second Degree . Some formal business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the adjoining room to dinner .

BishopSgate Lodge ( No . 239 6 ) . —The installation of Bro . Alderman Davies as the second Master of this lodge took place on Monday , the 2 nd instant , in the new Masonic room at the Great hastern Hotel . This excellent lodge was only consecrated last year , but has held some very successful meetings under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Noah Johnson , C . C ., P . M . I , P . G . S ., who was the first Master , and as such was presented at this meeting with a

handsome jewel from the members of the lodge . Among those present were Bros . C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; H . F . Tibbatts , S . VV . ; A . J . Hollmgton , P . M . sS , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Deputy Dadswcll , Treas . ; Alilton Smith , Sec . ; S . Jacobs , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . P . Herts , S . D . j E . G . Cherry , J . D . ; J . Collinson , P . M . S 62 , I . G . j A . P . Little , P . M . 16 S 5 , Stwd . ; H . Mead , P . M . 7 SS , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C ; F . M . Mercer , C . C , F . E . H . Dadswell , David A .

Romain , 11 . II . Richardson , C . C , VV . Newman , and other members of the lodge ; while the list of visitors included Bros . Tickle , C . C , P . P . G . Reg . Middx . ; Alderman Wilkin , P . G . S . ; H . M . Bates , P . G . S . ; Raddall , J . Laidlaw Cross , P . M . ; Tyler , P . M . ; Jackson , White , P . M . ; Knight , Marshall , Besivick , Meister , and others . 'The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . G . N . Johnson in eloquent style , after which the ollicers were

appointed and invested for the ensuing year . At the banquet Bro . Hogard replied to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Tickle for "The Visitors . " In giving "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Johnson spoke of the admirable progress made by the lodge during its . short existence , so that it had become quite a local institution , and hoped that a large increase ot members would take place during his lordship ' s year of ollice . The

Alderman was in full sympathy with their desire to promote good fellowship and mutual friendship in the Ward , and he looked upon it as a happy omen that their civic chief had taken a leading part in their councils so early in the Ward ' s existence . 'The Worshipful Master , whose health was drunk with enthusiasm , said he had accepted office with full knowledge of its responsibilities . Hi : trusted that notwithstanding all

pressure of public duties he would be a working Master , and he would be glad to perform any work the brethren called upon him to perform . He had excellent ollicers , and he noticed that no less than live of them had passed through the experience of the chair . The good feeling and devotion to the Order which led a brother to descend from the position of P . M . to that of Steward could not be too highl y praised , ln following Bro . Johnson he had a difficult task

but would try to emulate his earnestness , and in the meanwhile would ask the brethren to drink to his honour , and to wish him a long career of usefulness . Bro . Johnson , in reply , referred to his experience in the chair , and the pleasure lie had experienced in welcoming so many additions to the Craft . The presence of two visitors reminded him of previous occasions—one about seven years

ago , when he was appointed I . P . AL at the consecration of the Alliance Lodge , No . 1 S 27 , oyer which Bro . Jackson is now W . M ., and also of an evening 19 or 20 years ago , when he left the chair of Grand Alaster ' s Lodge , No . 1 , represented that evening by Bro . Alderman Wilkin . I he growth of Masonry during that period had been marked , as was shown in the strength of our Charities . The vicissituJesof position were part of the healthy discipline of Masonry , and

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experience gained in the chair was always of the hi ghest value among junior officers . The jewel presented him he should ever value as a mark of esteem from the neighbours among whom his life had been spent . In proposing "The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master said he was sure they came to spend a pleasant evening and not to criticise the juvenile efforts of the lodge .

In response , Bro . Iickle declared that when he saw so much red and purple among the officers he considered it a good sign for the lodge . He congratulated the W . M . on his public career having become in some eight years about—a Common Councilman , Sheriff , and Alderman . After the usual other toasts the meeting was brought to a

happy conclusion by a subscription to the list of the VV . M ., who is serving as Steward at the Girls' Festival , when nearly ^ . 30 was raised . An excellent selection of vocal music was supplied by Miss Masie Riversdale , Miss Hilda Reading , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bro . John Bartlett , and Mr . M . Dwyer , under the direction of Bro . Haskins , Organist to the lodge . ?

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BOLTON . St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . —The installation meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 27 th ult . There was a large attendance , amongst those present being Bros . J . B . Goulburn , VV . M . ; Thos . E . Smith , S . VV . ; J . Miles , J . W . ; M . Fielding ,

P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , P . G . Treas . ; N . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Blain , P . G . Steward ; B . Derham , P . M . ; VV . Court , P . M . ; A . Cosgrave , P . M . ; G . H . Whittaker , P . M . ; and a considerable number of other members . The visitors included Bros . ] . L . Hine , 64 , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . J . Hooper , 1633 , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . M . Rutter , 221 , P . P . G . Reg . ; I . VV .

Taylor , 221 , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . Forrest , 37 and 221 , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . Newton , 37 , P . A . G . Sec , Sec . East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution ; VV . H . Cunliffe , 269 , P . P . G . D . C ; F . VV . Brockbank , 37 , P . G . Steward ; T . Murphy , S . W . 37 ; J . Binns , VV . M . 146 ; VV . H . Brown , W . M . 2 * 1 ; J . Mantell , W . M . 34 S ; H . A . Thornton , W . M . 2324 ; T . H . Watson , P M .

350 ; J . Waiing , P . M . 1134 ; T . Alellor , igi ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . T . E . Smith , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . B . Derham , P . M . The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested , viz .: Bros . J . Miles , S . VV . ; W . Altham , J . W . ; B . Derham , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Urmston , Sec ; H . M ,

Staveley , S . D . ; J . Orrell , J . D . ; J . B . Goulburn , P . M ., D . C . ; G . H . Whittaker , P . M , Org . ; J . Ashton , I . G . ; R . H . Beswick , G . A . Bowness , VV . Morris , and T . Taberner , Stewards ; and S . Rawsthorne , Tyler . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Goulburn , was invested by the VV . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him at the previous meeting . A most interesting proceeding then took place , viz ., the

investiture of the following 10 brethren with Charity jewels presented by the lodge , the brethren named having qualified themselves to wear the same : Bros . E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; B . Derham , P . M . ; J . B . Goulburn , P . M . ; Thos . E . Smith , VV . M . ; John Abies , S . W . ; John Urmston , Sec . ; Miles Settle , Thos . Naylor , Thos . Magee , and A .

Taylor . A candidate for initiation was proposed and seconded , and " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed . The brethren , to the number of 66 , adjourned to the banquet room , and on the cloth being removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an enjoyable evening was passed ,

FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting ot the above lodge was held in the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst . Bro . Wakefield , VV . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . VV . Robinson , S . W . ; VV . Shaw , J . W , ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Hartley , P . M ., Sec ;

J . Armstrong , S . D . ; E . Jackson , J . D . ; R . Douglas , I . G . j VV . Barwise , Tyler ; jas . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Maleham , R . James , R . Wilkinson , J . H . Hin I , J . Baraganath , T . L . Nicholls , Wm . Brown , VV , Lowery , J . Elliott , and C . L . Lawson . 'The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after

which one candidate was balloted for and initiated , two passed , and one raised . Bro . Win . Robinson , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M ., and Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M ., Treasurer for the eighth time . One candidate was proposed , and with " Hearty good wishes " from Lodge No . 19 S 9 , the lodge was closed .

GRA VESEND . PegaSUS Lodge ( No . 2205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the New Falcon Hotel on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., and attracted a large number ol brethren from the Metropolis . Present : Bros . Viscount Dungarvan , P . G . M . Somerset , W . M . j A . N . Clemotv , S . W . ; C . Val Hunter , J . W . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br .,

Treas . ; J . Barnett , jun ., P . M ., Sec . ; VV . Baker , J . l > - > J . 11 . Pasmote , LG . ; C II . Driver , P . G . Supt . of Works j G . R . Cobham , P . M . ; and H . A . Saunders . Visitors : Bros . Dr . W . H . Kempster , P . G . Stwd . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; H . Neville , S . VV . 1320 ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . W . Middx . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; ' <¦ Berridge , VV . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Geo . livere « , P . G . 'Treas . ; C G . Moore , P . M . 227 ; I . C . Higgs , 1 . 1

G . D . C ; F . AL Newton , VV . M . 90 ; J . Packer , 2271 ; ' - Prower , W . M . 1745 ; T . Pusey , P . M . 1107 ; W . *• Scurrah , P . M . 167 , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; A . Dare ' , P . AI . 72 ; II . Clemow , 1 744 ; E . Storr , P . M . 167 ; , '' Glass , J . W . SGo ; G . Gibb , P . M . 902 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . AI . 1507 ; B . Kauffman , P . M . 1732 ; L . Solomon , I ••»• 1732 ; W . AL Stiles , P . AL 1507 ; F . C Walker , W . M ; MC 4 J J . Solomon , P . M . 146 4 ; M . Christian , S . W . w , 'I ' . H . Dodson . P . M . SOo : R . Burleton . 860 : H . Jen ™*'

P . M . Mo ; T . R . Brown , SOo ; W . Russell , P . M . n > -i > ' ' ' Treas . ; and VV . W . Lee , S . VV . 2381 . The lodge was opened by the W . AL , the minutes Mi firmed , and the Auditors' report received and adop ted- : C . F . Alatier , P . G . Std . Br ., then assumed the chair , aii the Wardens' offices were filled Bros . Geo . Everett , •' Treas ., and C . II . Driver , P . G . Supt . of Wks . Bro- Artn £ Nixon Clemow was presented as W . AL elect hy "'?' r or Berridge , acting D . C , and was duly installed as VV .-