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not done so much for the Masonic Charities as they would have liked to do , yet they had done the utmost in their power , and they intended to do considerably more in the future . The speaker commented on the fact that it was marvellous that while boys' homes , orphan homes , refuges , ragged schools and various other means for ameliorating the condition of the poor and distressed were continually brought under notice by means of circulars , pamphlets ,

& c , very little was done to bring the Masonic Charities before the notice of the brethren . To a large extent , in Masonic lodges , very little indeed was known of those charities , which were the pride and | glory of the institution ; and if the work of the Boys' and Girls' Schools , the institution for Aged Freemason ' s and the other institutions which were carried on by the Craft at an enormous expenditure could be more widely made known , he was sure much more

would be done for them than was at present the case . Bro . Dawson , P . M ., responded . He said the length and breadth and height of Freemasonry was summed up in the words " brotherly love , " which , in reality , meant Charity , and that upon those lines a glorious Brotherhood had grown up , extending to every part of the globe . It did not require much kindliness of heart to feel a love for children , and , therefore , it was that the Masonic Boys' and Girls '

Schools received a fair share of support . With regard to the Charities for the aged , he need hardly remind that assembly that in Manchester about the time of the New Year the old men and women were never forgotten . The Masonic Charities were not supported from a selfish point of view . The Brotherhood to which those present belonged was not a benefit or friendly society , and yet he had very little hesitation in saying that there was no society that had

done , and continued to do , so much for its members as r reemasons did by means of their Charities . The Boys' and Girls' Schools had been most distinguished , because for 3 > ears the most successful candidates at the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations had been pupils from the Schools . But facts , he thought , spoke well for these Charities , for the manner in which they were adminstered in London , and for the care and love bestowed upon them by

the Craft , who found the wherewithal to support them . Bro . Gillman then proposed "The Health of the Officers of the Trafford Lodge , " and in doing so paid a high compliment to Bro . Burslem , who , having discharged in a most assiduous manner the duties of Secretary for three years , had , he said , well earned the honourable position of Junior Warden , to which he had that day been appointed . The toast was responded to by Bros . Blum , Halliwell ,

and Burslem . " The Past Masters " was proposed by the W . M ., and replied to by Bros . Johnson , M'Kellen , and Jones . ¦ The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of a most enjoyable festival to a close . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the performance of an excellent musical programme , in which Bros . Pugh , Cowgill , Carmichael , Brierley , the W . M ., Chadderton , and other brethren took part .

NORWICH .- —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The opening meeting of the session of this , the largest and most successful lodge in the province , was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , under the gavel of its W . M ., Bro . G . B . Jay . Hewas assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Jno . Harper , l . P . M . ;

Sam . J . Carman , S . W . : M . J . Bailey , J . W . ; Chas . E . Stevens , S . D . ; J . J . Nosken , J . D . ; C . W . Bacon , P . G . Steward , I . G . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W .. D . of C ; R . H . Gissing , Sec ; Geo . Brittains , P . P . G . O ., Treasurer ; ArthurN . Mann , Organist ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler . Among the brethren present were Bros . D . Mannings , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Quarter-Master F . Mills ,

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; T . J . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; D . G . F . Gaul , Edward Ellis , Sydney Smith , ] . H . H . Cooper , VV . R . Tidmann , Jno . Cox , J . Weyer , Everett Howard , Everett F . Howard , H . G . Chalker , W . H . Baker , VV . VV . Warner , W . II . Keen , Isaac Churchyard , H . Ninham , and Geo . Wood . Among the visitors were Bros . J . B . King , Du Toits Pan Lodge ,

Kimberley , South Africa , and J . W . Browne , P . G . Steward ( Freemason ) , 807 . The lodge was draped in black and the officers and brethren of the lodge wore crape , in consequence of the death of Bro . George Snowden Diggens . Previous to the opening of the lodge the Dead March in "Saul " was most effectivel y played by the Organist . The VV . M . then opened the lodge , but before proceeding

to the formal business of the evening , he rose and said that he desired to say a few words with reference to the death of Bro . Diggens , who , he stated , though young in Masonry , had given promise of being an honour to the Craft . 'They had always found him to be of a studious nature , of a loving disposition , and a willingness to contribute towards the relief of those whose necessity required his aid . He ( the W . M . ) regretted that their brother had

been cut off so soon , as he had no doubt he would have in course of time become distinguished amongst them , and have been a credit to the Walpole Lodge . However , it was not for them to complain , but to bow humbly to the G . A . O . T . U ., and resign themselves to His will . He , therefore , wished to propose a vote of condolence to Bro . Diggens , the father of the deceased , in his present affliction , and an assurance of sympathy with him and his family at

the loss they had sustained . This was duly seconded and carried , and the Secretary was asked to convey the same to the friends of the deceased . The usual business of the evening then commenced , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . There was some desultory business which occupied the lodge some time , but nothing of interest to general

Masonry . Before closing the lodge , the W . M . said that he had during the recess received a letter from Bro . the regimental Serjeant-Major of the 7 th Dragoon Guards , bidding' the lodge farewell on their leaving England . On the proposition of the W . M ., a vote of congratulation on their recent glorious victory and safety , was passed , and the same was ordered to be sent to the brothers of the

lodge belonging to that regiment now serving in Egypt . Bro . C . VV . Bacon ,. . who a few months since attended the meeting of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys' , with sufficient contributions to enable him to become a Steward of the ' charity , rose and presented Bro . John Harper . I . P . M ., with a life vote in that noble institution . He also presented the lodge with some votes for the forth-

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coming election . Bro . Harper , on behalf of himself and the VV . M . on behalf of the lodge , thanked Bro . Bacon for his kind present . " Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and , on the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal , Masonic , and general

toasts were duly given and acknowledged . We congratulate the W . M . on the success of his lodge , believing that it is mainly due to his excellent deportment and skilled ability at all times exhibited by him in the Craft . Some excellent songs were given during the evening by Bros . D . Mannings , T . J . Mackley , E . Wilkins , and others , which rendered the evening an exceedingly pleasant one .

SHOREHAM .-Burrell jLodge ( No . 1 S 29 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Royal George Hotel . The W . M . Bro . T . Packham , P . M . 315 , presided , while among the members present were : Bros . J . Hainson , S . W . ; E . Bridges , J . W . ; H . Cheal , Sec ; T . Hardy , S . D . ; R . B . Higham , J . D . ; A . R . Browne , D . C ; T .

Holloway , I . G . ; K . Smith , Org . ; VV . Swale , and R . B . Y . Powell , Stewards ; A . J . Carpenter , E . New , G . Courtney , VV . T . Giles , J . Parnell , S . D . Fursev , W . Bodle , H . Packham , R . G . Webb , G . Fieldus , J . Hughes , J . Nickelson , J . Harman , Tyler ; and H . H . Hughes , Assist . Tyler . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . G . R . Godfree , 315 ; R . Paige , 420 ; J . Aldridge , J . W . and S . W . 1638 and 195 S

J . T . Musson , W . M . 1797 ; F . Daniel , 732 ; A . Burrows , 186 ; H . B . Carrick , W . M . 1303 ; Webb Turner , P . P . G . S . B . 1303 ; VV . Lanham Thomas , W . M . 1141 ; J . B . Colbron , 1 G 3 G ; J . C . Buckwell , 1797 ; H . Payne , 315 ; T . Hosgood , VV . M . 13 ; A . Marshall , W . M . 1466 ; E . E . Street , P . M . 56 ; R . J . Rastrick , P . M . and Treas . 1069 ; T . Francis , W . M . 56 ; J . Parnell , P . M .

S 04 , P . P . G . S . B . Sec . 195 S ; J . Lintott , P . M . 804 and 195 S ; J . W . Stride , P . M . 315 , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Broadbridge , W . M . 1636 ; and G . S . Godfree , P . M . 1 S 21 . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . J . Harrison , P . M . So 4 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Hants and Isle of Wight , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The following were chosen by the W . M . to assist him during his tenure

of office , and those present , with the Treasurer , Bro . T . Packham , I . P . M ., were invested with their insignia of office : Bros . E . Bridges , S . W . ; T . Hardy , J . W . ; Rose-Johnson , Chap . ; H . Cheal , Sec . ; R . B . Higham , S . D . ; T . Holloway , J . D . ; A . R . Browne , D . C ; R . B . Y . Powell , I . G . ; K . Smith , Org . ; W . Swales and G . Fieldus , Stwds . ; and J . Harman , Tyler .

Bro . T . Packham was presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his services during the past year . Bro . J . Harrison was elected Charity Steward , and Bro . T . Hardy , Almoner . The lodge having been closed , the brethren , after a short interval , sat down to an excellent banquet . The newlyinstalled W . M . presided , the vice-chairs being occupied by

his Wardens . The usual loyal toasts having been given by the VV . M ., and warmly received , he gave "The R . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past ; " and then proposed "The R . W . Bro . SirW . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex . " He regretted that their

Prov . Grand Master was prevented by a previous engagement being present that evening . The lodge bore his name , and the brethren were well aware of his genial , affable bearing , and of the great interest he had at all times taken in their welfare .. Bro . Harrison next proposed "The W . Bro . J . H . Scott , D . G . M . of Sussex , and the Officers of Prov . Grand

Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . Scott had fully intended to have been present , but since the previous evening had found himself compelled to attend another meeting . As a Provincial Officer of twenty-seven years standing , Bro . Scott was well-known to the brethren , and was worthily esteemed by them all . Bro . Stride responded . Eleven years he took Provincial

honours as one of the Wardens , and had the interest of the province still at heart . He was pleased to find the Burrell Lodge making great efforts to promote the Masonic Charities , and it was evident that the York Lodge , to which he belonged , and which had been foremost in the Sussex Province in charities , must look to its laurels . Bro . T . Packham proposed "The W . M ., and Success to

the Burrell Lodge , 1829 . " In Bro . Harrison he had found one ever read y to assist him in the duties of his office . His assiduity in the Craft was well-known throughout Sussex and Hampshire , and , as a sterling Mason and one who upheld and practised charity , he had few equals . The Burrell Lodge must be congratulated upon securing such a worthy W . M . Bro . Harrison , on rising to respond , was most cordially

received . He was alraid Bro . Packham had sounded his praises too highly , for he felt he was not deserving of the eulogiums passed upon him . Reference had been made to his efforts on behalf of the Masonic Charities . It would stimulate him to use greater exertions in the future , and he hoped next year to take up at least £ 200 to the Charities ' meeting . It must be pleasing to them to know that the

lodge possessed over fifty votes—more than they were as brethren in number—and he found that by their exertions they had been enabled to assist their distressed brethren and those left behind who required help . Bro . Harrison next proposed "The W . M . 's of Lodges in the Province . " Bros . Francis , Daniel , Thomas , Turner , Carrick ,

Broadbridge , and Misson replied . Bro . Harrison then gave " The l . P . M . and Past Masters . " He felt happily situated in having such a supporter during his year of office as Bro . Packham , and contrasted his own position with that held by his predecessor in office . Bro . Packham , in responding , traced the history of the lodge , and remarked that though it might not be

generally known , the existence of the Burrell Lodge was due in the first place to Bro . Higham . He himself had done his utmost to assist in its progress , and it was a proud moment of his life to find that he had gained the affection of the brethren . When he became VV . M . he felt an indescribable

loneliness , lacking the support of his I . P . M ., but during his serious illness he received the kindest possible assistance from Bro . Harrison , and for that help he should always feel grateful to him . He concluded an eloquent response by thanking the brethren for the confidence they had placed in him .

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Bro . Packham then proposed " ' The Masonic Charities . " The lodge was moving in the right direction , and it was highly gratifying to find that though entering upon its fourth year of existence they had fifty-three votes for the Masonic Charities . Their thanks were due to Bro . Harrison for the great zeal he had shown in the matter . Bro . Stride , in responding , gave an interesting outline

of the course adopted by the York Lodge in furthering the Masonic Charities , and though pleased to find the Burrell Lodge making headway in securing votes , he should do his utmost to make the York beat them , if only " by a length . " The remaining toasts were "The Visitors , " acknowledged by Bro . Major Webb Turner ; " The Officers of the Burrell Lodge , " responded to by Bros . Bridges and Cheal ; and the Tyler's toast .

During the evening some excellent songs were sung by several of the brethren , while Bro . Aldridge gave an excelleutflute solo . Bro . K . Smith , who superintended the musical arrangements , recited "The Charity Dinner " in excellent style ; the duties of accompanist during the enjoyable evening being carried out bv Bro . G . Cole .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507)—At the meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . J . B . Sarjeant presided as VV . M . His officers were Bros . J . * N . Bate , S . W . ; R . Poore , J . W .: A . J . Styles , S . D . ; H . Stokes , J . D . ; J . W . Hartley , I . G . ; and there were also present Bros . John S . Terry , P . M ., Sec . ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; M . E .

Stokes , J . S . Eidmans , R . W . Pooler , and others . The lodge was in the First Degree during the evening , and the work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony and charge , the working of the First and Second Sections , calling oft , entry drill , and calling on . The thanks of the lodge were voted to Bro . Sarjeant for his services for the

first time in the chair of K . S ., and the manner of his work fully justified the encomiums he received . Bro . Bate was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when the lodge will be in the F . C , and the ceremony , charge , and lecture of that Degree will be worked in full . Bro . Hartley was elected a member , and the lodge was then closed in harmony .

STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —This lodge met as usual on Saturday last at the Five Bells , New Cross-road , Bro . Emblem ( a risingyoung Mason ) being VV . M ., assisted by Bros . Youngman , S . W . ; Anderson , J . W . ; Osborn , S . D . ; Bellis , J . D . ; Shaw , l . P . M . S 34 , I . G . 'The First Ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . J . R . Behenna , W . M . 1531 , personating the initiate . The Preceptor , Bro .

Geo . Andrews , gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board . The First and Second Sections were worked . The lodge was opened up in the Second and Third Degrees and closed down to the First . Bro . Lover , P . M . 117 S , and Bro . Wooley were proposed as members , the former , in acknowledgment , paying a graceful compliment to the VV . M . and Preceptor for the excellent manner in which the work had

been performed . The Secretary read the balance-sheet , as audited , which disclosed a most satisfactory financial position , the total receipts being £ 14 16 s . id ., expenditure , £ 13 ns ., made up as follows ; Ordinary expenses , 15 s . Gd . ; expenses on rehearsal of consecration by Bro . James Terry , £ 3 6 s . ; grants to distressed brethren , £ 4 4 s . 6 d . ; grant to Royal

Masonic Benevolent Institution , £ 5 5 s . ; leaving a balance of £ 1 Ss 3 d ., in hands of Treasurer , including 3 s . 2 d . brought forward from last year . 1292 brethren had attended the lodge during the year , being an aveiage of 24 J per night . The lodge was closed in the usual form , Bro . Youngman , S . D . 1571 , being elected W . M . for the next meeting .

ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . This excellent lodge of instruction , of which the wellknown and respected Bro . J . R . Stacey is the Preceptor , is held in connection with the Loughborough Masonic Club , and until last week met regularly on Saturday evenings at Loughborough Junction . A removal having been considered necessary , arrangements were made with Bro .

C . Sims , of the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , and at that prosperous establishment the meeting of Saturday , the 30 th ult ., was for the first time held . There was a very large gathering of members and friends . Amongst those present being Bros . J . A . Smith , W . M . ; J . Butterworth , S . W . ; J . B . Sherring , J . W . ; J . R . Stacey , l . P . M . ; G . J . Dawson , Treas . ; H . A . Stunt , Sec ;

C . J . Axford , S . D . ; G . Cooper , J . D . ; J . Stafford , I . G . ; A . J . Martin , Steward ; S . J . Eidmans , E . Farwig , P . M . ; H . M . Appleton , C Jones , C . Martin , C . F . Haines , C Sims , W . J . Webb , W . Stuart , P . M . ; W . Walker , Alfred Stokes , W . Bristow , E . Abell , J . Stevens , P . M .. P . Z . ; W . Maxted , W . J . Godden , H . Stokes , E . Bye , W . Stuart , R . Poore , H . Bigg , H . Venablcs , R . Forster , J . D .

Smith , J . Hill , O . S . I'inch , T . Hendon , Brand , VV . H . Briscoe , and others . The lodge was opened and minutes read . The Second Section was worked by the brethren under the questioning of Bro . Stacey , Preceptor ; the Second by Bro . FanvijJP . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Smith , Bro . Eidmans being the candidate . The brethren assisted Bro . James Stevens to work

the Fourth Section , and the lodge was then closed . Subsequently harmony prevailed , Mr . A . E . Stunt presiding at the piano , and Mr . T . White and several brethren sang excellently and to the expressed satisfaction of all present . This musical termination to lodge work will be repeated on each future first and third Saturdays . The earnest endeavours of Bro . Stacey to render this lodge of instruction efficient deserve encouragement , and we hope to sec still larger gatherings as occasions may offer .

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