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and that was the presenting to Bro . John S . Boyd , of Toronto , Ont ., a Masonic Apron , upon which was the signatures of W . Bro . J . C . F . Tower , W . M . j W . Bro . H . N . Price , l . P . M . ; and Bro . Walter S . Andrews . It was a great surprise to Bro . Boyd , and one to be remembered by him . " The reading of the extract gave great satisfaction to all
present , and Bro . G . Reynolds , W . M . 2191 , in responding for " The Visitors , " said another proof had been given that the American brethren appreciated visiting English lodges , and the great interest they took in the work , and if ever any of the brethren present ever visited America and went to the lodges there , he could assure them they would have a hearty welcome . He could speak from experience . There
was no doubt that Masonry was doing wonders between the two great nations by strengthening the bonds of fellowship . Before parting the brethren unanimously subscribed to a testimonial to Miss Collins , the sister of the worthy host , in recognition of the kindness and attention to them since the formation of the lodge , and this enjoyable meeting was brought to a close . The work of the lodge was everything that one would wish to see .
BRADFORD-ONAVON . Friendship and Unity ( No . 1271 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on the 2 rnd inst ., when there were present : Bros . A . Scammell , I . P . M ., P . A . G . P . ; J . Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . S . Brun , J . W . j Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap , and Sec . ; A . H . Hancock . S . D . ;
J . F . Goodall , J . D . ; A . Wallington , P . M ., D . C ; E . Williams , I . G . j Tom Moore , Tyler ; J . Sparks , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Beaven , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . j VV . E . Taylor , P . M . j G . J . Farrington , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . j C . VV . Bryant , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; C . S . Adye , Thomas Moore , G . W . Rose , J . Genders , and R . H . Gowing . Visitors : Bros . C . N . P . Phipps , P . M . 2227 , D . P . G . M .
R . Chaloner , P . M . 472 , P . S . G . W . Dorset , G . Bartlett , P . M . 90 G , P . P . J . G . W . Somerset ; J . Hayward , P . M . 906 ; G . S . Pearce , P . M . 906 ; T . Cross , J . W . 90 G ; H . E . Bishop , P . M . 632 . P . P . G . S . B . ,- " W . G . Stoddart , P . M . 5 S 6 , P . P . G . P . j H . White , P . M . 632 j H . Mundy , S . W . 632 j F . M . Garlick , J . W . G 32 j A . J . G . Stancomb , G 32 J J . P . Martin , W . M . 6 G 3 J and G . H .
Knight , W . M . 2227 . The lodge having been opened by the acting W . M .. Bro . Scammell , D . C , announced the arrival of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . C . N . P . Phipps , who having been duly received and saluted , assumed the chair and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . } . Taylor , S . W . The W . M . afterwards invested the following brethren as his oflicers : Bros . J . S . Brun , S . W . ; Thomas Moore , J . W . ; Rev . VV . N . C . Wheeler , P . M .,
Chap . ; J . Sparks , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . Handcock , Sec . ; J . F . Goodall , S . D . ; E . Williams , J . D . j A . Scammell , P . M ., D . C . j G . VV . Rose , I . G . j and Tom Moore , Tyler . The usual addresses having been given the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together at the Old Bear Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., a pleasant evening being spent and the usual toasts regularly honoured .
BROADSTAIRS . _ BradStOW Lodge ( No . 2448 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when Bro . Edgar Hubert White was duly installed the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was held in the Masonic Temple , Alexandra-road . There was a large gathering of the brethren from all parts , and the
scene was grand and striking in the extreme . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Ward , P . M ., G . S . B . Eng ., in a fine and impressive manner , that was deeply appreciated by all present . The oflicers of the lodge for the ensuing year were invested as follows - Bros . Julian Horrell , S . W . j A . G . Harvey , J . W . j A . II . Hale , Treas . ; J . T . Mav , Sec . ; R . A . Fawsett , Chap . ;
D . W . Lott , Org . j G . J . Hamilton , S . D . ; Walter Cowell , J . D . j L . A . Skinner , l . G . ; A . H . Hardy , D . C . ; H . R . Willats , A . D . C . j N . F . Merriman and F . Brightman , Stwds . j and T . Martin , Tyler . Bros . Fawsett and Hale were unavoidably absent , but all the others were present and were invested . The banquet took place at Bro . H . R . Willats ' s Balmoral Hotel .
The unanimous opinion of those who had experience of Masonic banquets was that Bro . and Mrs . Willats had determined to provide a feast that should bear favourable comparison with the tip-top London lodge banquets , and that they had carried out that determination with complete success . It could not have been done better , and the enjoyment was genuine and unqualified . The surroundings too
, , were worthy of the menu , and the table appointments and decorations , many of which were supplied by the W . M . himself , were elegant and costly . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Donald VV . Lott , the Organist of the lodge , wh . i also officiated at the piano . Miss Annie Cheat had a hearty welcome , and her songs gave infinite delight to the brethren . She has a fine contralto voice and a pleasing method . Bro .
Byron Dewhurst , of Canterbury Cathedral is , of course , so well known , that it is needless to say he was in great request , Bro . Lane gave some gold sjng-i , and Bro . K . T . Baker introduced a very clever and laughable ventrilciquial entertainment . A unique feature of the banquet was a very beautiful bill of fare , got up in old English style , and q lite a work of art in its way .
CHERTSEY . Abbey Lodge ( No . 2120 ) . —PRESENTATION TO Uko . BIUWEI . L , P . G . D . C .-This young and prosperous ui , resumed its meetings after the summer vacation on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the W . M ., Bro . William Dix , Presided , and was supported by Bros . C . Welch , S . W . ; ¦ Webb , J . W . ; II . L . Bennct , P . M ., Treas . ; Bidwell .
{ j '" ., Sec ; T . Dix , S . D . j Harper , J . D . j Brooks , ' - i McCormick , D . C . j Hiichinsand Nesmyth , Stwds . ; and Mason , Tyler . Among the members present were » os . lyler , P . M . j Crewdson . P . M . j Madeley , P . M . ; g- J- Hunt , J . Hunt . C . Head , / . Coleman , N . Spytr , \ ' ,.. ^ rown > anel E . Squire . The visitors were Bros , patter Sandy , Prov . S . G . W . Essex ; C . Hunt , P . M . ; J- ypring , 1900 ; W . F . Larkin , 1900 j A . Gale , 2317 j A ' Grace , and E . Head .
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The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . A . Althorpe , and , proving unanimous , he was duly initiated , after which tha following interesting ceremony took place : Ever since the foundation of the Abbey Lodge Bro . Bidwell , who has passed the chair and acted as Secretary , has taken the very greatest Jinterest in the welfare of the lodge , and when it became known that the Provincial Grand
Master had conferred upon him the office and degree of Grand Director of Ceremonies for the province , the information was received with the greatest satisfaction . A motion was immediately set on foot by one or two of the officers of the Abbey Lodge to present Bro . Bidwell with the clothing and emblems necessary for the recently conferred Degree , and with Bro . James Webb as Hon . Sec to the object in view , the funds were very speedily
forthcoming , every member subscribing . Bro . W . Dix , W . M ., rose and said-. Avery pleasing duty falls on me this evening . In the first place I must inform the brethren that our Most Worshipful P . G . M . his been pleased to confer on our esteemed Bro . Bidwell , P . M ., the honour of Director of Ceremonies in Prov . Grand Lodge . We do not only think it an honour to our worthy brother , but we also think it an honour to the lodge . I am
very pleased to say the brethren have thought this , our first monthly meeting of the session , a very fitting opportunity of presenting him with a full set of Provincial Grand clothing , together with the jewel of his office , as a slight acknowledgment of his past valuable se vices to the lodge . We are all aware that he has acted as Secretary to the lodge from its commencement ; he has also been Preceptor of the lodge of instruction for four or five years , and has
rendered other services too numerous to mention . It is needless for me to say more of our brother's good qualities , as I feel quite sure you are all as well aware of them as mjself . 1 will , therefore , ask our brother to accept from my hands , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , this small token of our esteem and regard . Bro . Bidwell , P . M ., in reply , said : There are times when one cannot express all one feels , and that you will easy
understand me when I say that at this moment I feel at a loss to express , as I could wish , my sense of the manner in which you have been good enough to mil ; my appointment as a Provincial Grand Officer by presenting me with this handsome set of Provincial Grand clothing and jewel . While thanking you most sincerely for this expression of your appreciation of my services , I crn say with truth tint what little I have been ahle to do in the cause of Masonry
generally , or for this lodge in particular , has been done without hope of honour or reward . Nevertheless , it is most gratifying to me that mv humble efforts have been so highly appreciated . That I have worked hard in the interests of this lodge , and done my best to make it a success , I will not attempt to deny , but that work has always been a pleasure to me , and now that I am well assured my efforts have met with your approval , my future w . irk will be a still
greater pleasure , and anytime 1 miy spend in furthering the interests of this lodge I shall consider well spent . I can only again express my gratitude for your kind and handsome gift , and the earnest hope that the future of the Abbey Lodge will be a bright and happy one , and that its members will always be bound together by ties of truest brotherhood .
The Worshipful Master ' s remarks on making the presentation and Bro . Bidwell ' s reply were received with hearty cheering ' . A banquet followed the presentation , and , under the catering of Bro . Mason , it is needless t J say that a capital repast was served . With Bro . Fisher at the piano , and plenty of talent amongst the brethren , a very pleasant evening was spent .
DONCASTER . St . GeOl'ge ' S Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Nether Hall , on Friday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Newsum , W . M . ; F . Webb , l . P . M . ; F . | . Forth , Sec ; J . Fitzgerald , F . D . Walker , P . P . G . D . ; C . H . Woodiiouse , S . W . j T . Anslay . J . W . j F . II . Bucldand , S . D . j G . Smith , J . D . ; II . C . ' White , Org . ; | . F . Hanson and J .
Denison , Stwds . ; P . Jenner , acting l . G . ; J . B . Matthews , H . Foster , II . Gunby , 11 . W . Burnett , and J . Hurst , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . ( . Constable , P . G . Std . Br . and Org . 227 , and J . B . Matthews , Singapore . There was no work , and after a few matters of detail had been settled , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the ante-roam , where they partook of a light repast , and spent a very p ' easant half-hour .
LIVERPOOL . Liverpool Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —Consecrated in 1 S 7 G , this lodge has during- its seventeen years' existence held a very prominent position in the Province of West Lancashire by reason of its liberal support of chari'able schemes , the enthusiasm and position of its members , and the true spirit of Masonry which has distinguished the brethren on all
occasions . 1 he annual instillation meeting in connection with the lodge is universally looked up m as one of the chief Masonic festivals of the year , and that which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 25 th ult ., proved in every respect one of the most remarkable and successful of the series of interesting gatherings . The 120 brethren present comprised representatives of Grand Lodge , Prov . Grand Lodge , Worshipful Masters , Past Misters , and
officers of about a dozen Craft lodges in the district . The entire arrangements were of tie most satisfactory nature , and the whole of the proceedings were carried out with the greatest smoothness and pleasantness . tiro . II . Round , P . M ., D . C , occupied the W . M . 's chair , and he was supported , amongst others , by Bros . R . Burgess , P . P . G . O . ; Josef Cantor , P . P . G . O . ; VV . W . Sandbrook , P . S . G . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . ; Joseph
Bell , P . P . G . D . ; VV . Savage , P . P . G . Treas . ; Joseph Fineberg , P . M . j L . Peake , P . M . j F . D . Harris , J . Farrell , R . D . Robertson , T . VV . 'Thompson , II , Rawlings , A . Goodwin , II . Perry , F . BarforJ , S . King , Creswick Boydcll , F . Diiiier , Luigi Lablache , A . Sakcr , T . Bush , G . VV . Harris , G . Wheatley , and J . II . Greenwood . The
visitors included Bros . VV . Goodjcre , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec . j VV . Simpson , Prov . S . G . W . j S . M . Harrison , Prov . J . G . W . j J . Newell , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . D . j R . G . Bradley , P . D . G . D . C . j the Rev . John Stowcll , P . P . G . Chap , j J . T . Callow , P . P . G Treas . j Richard Ripley , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; A . Kirkpatrick
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P . P . G . S . B . ; Dt . T . Clarke , P . P . G . Reg . ; Councillor Eli Brooks , P . P . J . G . D . ; G . R . Lloyd , Prov . G . Treas . ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . P . G . D . ; Philip Armstrong , P . M . 724 ; T . Cavanagh , P . M . 23 S 7 ; H . C . Chapman , P . M . 21 G : E . FowelT , P . M . 2350 ; J . Woodward , l . P . M . 1325 j W | . Harrett , W . M . 2290 ; H . [ ones , P . M . 120 , 9 j ( . Denton , S . D . 1473 ; Dr . R . Robertson . P . M . 7 SGJ D . M'Farlane , P . M . 135 G ; J . West , W . M . 241 ; T . C .
Fargher , l . P . M . 2042 ; Max Eugene , 1505 ; Lempriere Pringle , 1505 ; H . Hatch , P . M . 220 j G . B . Curtis , 232 G J J . A . Muir , P . M . 2042 ; M . H . Boyd , l . P . M . G 13 ; j . Wvlie , W . M . 6 73 : C . Winn , P . M . 1 G 33 ; J . Worthy , P . M . 1505 ; | . Tarbuck , P . M . 1 G 20 ; J . 6 . Malabar P . M . G 73 ; T . B . Barton , l . P . M . 1336 ; B . Lloyd , W . M . 1356 "; and j . M . Simpson , S . W . 23 S 1 . After the transaction "f the preliminary routine business .
Bro . Albert Edward Workman , presented by Bros . Mackenzie , P . M ., and Joseph Bell , P . M ., was installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Henry Round , P . M ., whose performance of the impressive and important ceremonial was so masterly , effective , and correct as to secure the admiration of members and visitors , and a hearty vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Eaton Batty was appointed and invested
S . W . ; Bro . Henry Heard , who gave up the Secretaryship after years of faithful service , was placed in the position of J . W . j Bro . W . Savage , Past Prov . Grand Treasurer , re-elected , as Treasurer , was duly invested ; Bro . Harry Fineberg , a highly-popular " Dramatic " member , was placed in the exacting office of Secretary ; and the other officers were Bros . J . H . Light , l . P . M . j Rev . Dr . Hardern , Chap . ; George D . Clarance , S . D . j
H . Round , P . M ., D . C .,- E . Baxter , J . A . E . Malone , T . VV . Armstrong , Dr . Goodwin , and VV . H . Dutton , Stwds . j R . Mountfield , Org . j and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the anthem " Behold , how good , " most admirably and effectively arranged by Bro . Josef Cantor , was capitally rendered by Bros . Ben Roberts , D . J . Davies , S . Kirkham , J . Heginbotham , VV . Lewis , J . T . Jones , J . A . Muir , and Eaton
Batty j the instrumentalists being Bros . T . Shaw , J . VV . Culliiison , ^ E . Clayton , E . Baxter , Workman , F . Cottier , and J . Cantor ( harmonium ) . An earnest appeal was made to the Dramatic Lodge by the W . M . and members ot the Worthing Lodge for hep in view of the present prevalence of distress consequent upon an epidemic of fever , and it was unanimously resolved that the Committee of the Fund of Benevolence should take the matter into
their serious consideration with the view of making a grant of money towards relieving the distress . It was resolved to send a letter of condolence to the mother and sisters of the late Bro . Ben Hughes , a member of 160 j , who died recently . After business , an excellent banquet was served by Bro . VV . Vines , P . P . G . D . 1 ., which was capitally served .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed during the evening , and a choice programme of music was afterwards given , the names on the programme being Bros . A . Abramoff , Max Eugene , Ben Roberts , J . T . Jones , Eaton Batty , T . Shaw , J . 11 . Greenwood , E . hdwards , J . Cantor , Rhys Thomas , L . Pringle , J . lieginbotham , S . Kirkham , and the Cantor ( Juartet , the general musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Cantor .
RAINHAM . Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No , 21 S 6 ) . —The installation meeting of the above popular and nourishing lodge took place at the Phccnix Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., and was a most successful and pleasurable affair . The brethren travelled from Fenchurchstrccc by special saloon , and on arrival at their destination , Bro . T . Ringrose , W . M ., Prov . Asst . G . Sec , proceeded
to open the lodge . Bro . Easton was passed , and then Bro . T . J . Railing , P . Asst . Grand Director of Ceremonies England , Prov . Grand Sec , entered the lodge , and was saluted with grand honours . Bro . A . T . Dale , P . M ., P . P . G . Steward , as D . of C , presented the W . M . elect , Bro . J . G . Hammond , jun ., to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and , in due course , Bro . Hammond was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted .
He then appointed and invested his ollicers as follows Bros . T . Ringrose , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , l . P . M . j F . J . Eedle , P . M ., S . W . j J . T . Barnes , J . W . j C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . j C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . j S . Carlton , S . D . j VV . Reynolds , J . D . j F . D . Campbell , I . G . j VV . Catt , Director of Ceremoniesj C . Mollick , Organist j J . W . Joyce , VV . Barrett , and J . VV . Cain , P . M ., Stewards j and J . Ives , P . M ., Tyler . Bro .
Ringrose then gave the addresses most eloquently , and so concluded an admirably worked ceremony . He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and also a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value ot 10 guineas , for which he feelingly returned thanks . Bro . Hammond , the W . M ., was unanimously elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Chanty Committee , and the Auditors' report was
leceived and adopted . Bro . Hammond announced his intention to stand as Steward at the next " Boys' " Festival , and alter letters of regret at not Deing able to attend had been read from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . 1 'hilurick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , and others , the lodge was closed . " The banquet was splendidly served by Bro . Joyce , the esteemed host , and was much enjoyed , while among the other brethren present at his hospitable table were Bros . A .
J . Manning , P . A 1 . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . G . D . j Col . J . Tichenor , P . M . ( Hon . ) j White , Branie , McHugh , Cook , Pitt , P . M . 4 G 3 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey j Godwin , W . M . 1343 j B . C . Curtis , W . M . 1472 J White , W . M . 107 G J Middlehurst , P . M . 1127 J Bylord , P . M . and'Treas . S 9 SJ Duck , l . P . M . S 9 . SJ W . Smith , P . M . 22 S J Grey , S . W . 1343 j G . F . Williams , S . W . SySj Lambeth , S . W . 22 S J J . Delo , J . W . 1472 j Marsland , 19 j Williams , 145 j Baldwin ,
21 GS J Ham , 27 j Horseman , 2271 j Spencer , 107 G J Mathews , 1421 J llaldock , 1343 ,- Harvey , S . D . 174 ; Kirby , 22 SJ Davidson , 1441 j and Ringrose , 1076 . The toasts of " Theljueen and theCralt , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , " havink been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Railing , whose name was coupled with the toast of
"The M . W . ihe Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the test of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " in responding , said these permanent Grand Officers were so well known to every Mason present that it would be quite unnecessary for him to say a word in their praise . His Royal Highness , their Grand Master , spared no pains to promote the best interests nf the Craft . Their Pro Grand Master was a grand Mason .
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and that was the presenting to Bro . John S . Boyd , of Toronto , Ont ., a Masonic Apron , upon which was the signatures of W . Bro . J . C . F . Tower , W . M . j W . Bro . H . N . Price , l . P . M . ; and Bro . Walter S . Andrews . It was a great surprise to Bro . Boyd , and one to be remembered by him . " The reading of the extract gave great satisfaction to all
present , and Bro . G . Reynolds , W . M . 2191 , in responding for " The Visitors , " said another proof had been given that the American brethren appreciated visiting English lodges , and the great interest they took in the work , and if ever any of the brethren present ever visited America and went to the lodges there , he could assure them they would have a hearty welcome . He could speak from experience . There
was no doubt that Masonry was doing wonders between the two great nations by strengthening the bonds of fellowship . Before parting the brethren unanimously subscribed to a testimonial to Miss Collins , the sister of the worthy host , in recognition of the kindness and attention to them since the formation of the lodge , and this enjoyable meeting was brought to a close . The work of the lodge was everything that one would wish to see .
BRADFORD-ONAVON . Friendship and Unity ( No . 1271 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on the 2 rnd inst ., when there were present : Bros . A . Scammell , I . P . M ., P . A . G . P . ; J . Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . S . Brun , J . W . j Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap , and Sec . ; A . H . Hancock . S . D . ;
J . F . Goodall , J . D . ; A . Wallington , P . M ., D . C ; E . Williams , I . G . j Tom Moore , Tyler ; J . Sparks , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Beaven , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . j VV . E . Taylor , P . M . j G . J . Farrington , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . j C . VV . Bryant , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; C . S . Adye , Thomas Moore , G . W . Rose , J . Genders , and R . H . Gowing . Visitors : Bros . C . N . P . Phipps , P . M . 2227 , D . P . G . M .
R . Chaloner , P . M . 472 , P . S . G . W . Dorset , G . Bartlett , P . M . 90 G , P . P . J . G . W . Somerset ; J . Hayward , P . M . 906 ; G . S . Pearce , P . M . 906 ; T . Cross , J . W . 90 G ; H . E . Bishop , P . M . 632 . P . P . G . S . B . ,- " W . G . Stoddart , P . M . 5 S 6 , P . P . G . P . j H . White , P . M . 632 j H . Mundy , S . W . 632 j F . M . Garlick , J . W . G 32 j A . J . G . Stancomb , G 32 J J . P . Martin , W . M . 6 G 3 J and G . H .
Knight , W . M . 2227 . The lodge having been opened by the acting W . M .. Bro . Scammell , D . C , announced the arrival of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . C . N . P . Phipps , who having been duly received and saluted , assumed the chair and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . } . Taylor , S . W . The W . M . afterwards invested the following brethren as his oflicers : Bros . J . S . Brun , S . W . ; Thomas Moore , J . W . ; Rev . VV . N . C . Wheeler , P . M .,
Chap . ; J . Sparks , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . Handcock , Sec . ; J . F . Goodall , S . D . ; E . Williams , J . D . j A . Scammell , P . M ., D . C . j G . VV . Rose , I . G . j and Tom Moore , Tyler . The usual addresses having been given the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together at the Old Bear Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., a pleasant evening being spent and the usual toasts regularly honoured .
BROADSTAIRS . _ BradStOW Lodge ( No . 2448 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when Bro . Edgar Hubert White was duly installed the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was held in the Masonic Temple , Alexandra-road . There was a large gathering of the brethren from all parts , and the
scene was grand and striking in the extreme . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Ward , P . M ., G . S . B . Eng ., in a fine and impressive manner , that was deeply appreciated by all present . The oflicers of the lodge for the ensuing year were invested as follows - Bros . Julian Horrell , S . W . j A . G . Harvey , J . W . j A . II . Hale , Treas . ; J . T . Mav , Sec . ; R . A . Fawsett , Chap . ;
D . W . Lott , Org . j G . J . Hamilton , S . D . ; Walter Cowell , J . D . j L . A . Skinner , l . G . ; A . H . Hardy , D . C . ; H . R . Willats , A . D . C . j N . F . Merriman and F . Brightman , Stwds . j and T . Martin , Tyler . Bros . Fawsett and Hale were unavoidably absent , but all the others were present and were invested . The banquet took place at Bro . H . R . Willats ' s Balmoral Hotel .
The unanimous opinion of those who had experience of Masonic banquets was that Bro . and Mrs . Willats had determined to provide a feast that should bear favourable comparison with the tip-top London lodge banquets , and that they had carried out that determination with complete success . It could not have been done better , and the enjoyment was genuine and unqualified . The surroundings too
, , were worthy of the menu , and the table appointments and decorations , many of which were supplied by the W . M . himself , were elegant and costly . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Donald VV . Lott , the Organist of the lodge , wh . i also officiated at the piano . Miss Annie Cheat had a hearty welcome , and her songs gave infinite delight to the brethren . She has a fine contralto voice and a pleasing method . Bro .
Byron Dewhurst , of Canterbury Cathedral is , of course , so well known , that it is needless to say he was in great request , Bro . Lane gave some gold sjng-i , and Bro . K . T . Baker introduced a very clever and laughable ventrilciquial entertainment . A unique feature of the banquet was a very beautiful bill of fare , got up in old English style , and q lite a work of art in its way .
CHERTSEY . Abbey Lodge ( No . 2120 ) . —PRESENTATION TO Uko . BIUWEI . L , P . G . D . C .-This young and prosperous ui , resumed its meetings after the summer vacation on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the W . M ., Bro . William Dix , Presided , and was supported by Bros . C . Welch , S . W . ; ¦ Webb , J . W . ; II . L . Bennct , P . M ., Treas . ; Bidwell .
{ j '" ., Sec ; T . Dix , S . D . j Harper , J . D . j Brooks , ' - i McCormick , D . C . j Hiichinsand Nesmyth , Stwds . ; and Mason , Tyler . Among the members present were » os . lyler , P . M . j Crewdson . P . M . j Madeley , P . M . ; g- J- Hunt , J . Hunt . C . Head , / . Coleman , N . Spytr , \ ' ,.. ^ rown > anel E . Squire . The visitors were Bros , patter Sandy , Prov . S . G . W . Essex ; C . Hunt , P . M . ; J- ypring , 1900 ; W . F . Larkin , 1900 j A . Gale , 2317 j A ' Grace , and E . Head .
Provincial Meetings.
The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . A . Althorpe , and , proving unanimous , he was duly initiated , after which tha following interesting ceremony took place : Ever since the foundation of the Abbey Lodge Bro . Bidwell , who has passed the chair and acted as Secretary , has taken the very greatest Jinterest in the welfare of the lodge , and when it became known that the Provincial Grand
Master had conferred upon him the office and degree of Grand Director of Ceremonies for the province , the information was received with the greatest satisfaction . A motion was immediately set on foot by one or two of the officers of the Abbey Lodge to present Bro . Bidwell with the clothing and emblems necessary for the recently conferred Degree , and with Bro . James Webb as Hon . Sec to the object in view , the funds were very speedily
forthcoming , every member subscribing . Bro . W . Dix , W . M ., rose and said-. Avery pleasing duty falls on me this evening . In the first place I must inform the brethren that our Most Worshipful P . G . M . his been pleased to confer on our esteemed Bro . Bidwell , P . M ., the honour of Director of Ceremonies in Prov . Grand Lodge . We do not only think it an honour to our worthy brother , but we also think it an honour to the lodge . I am
very pleased to say the brethren have thought this , our first monthly meeting of the session , a very fitting opportunity of presenting him with a full set of Provincial Grand clothing , together with the jewel of his office , as a slight acknowledgment of his past valuable se vices to the lodge . We are all aware that he has acted as Secretary to the lodge from its commencement ; he has also been Preceptor of the lodge of instruction for four or five years , and has
rendered other services too numerous to mention . It is needless for me to say more of our brother's good qualities , as I feel quite sure you are all as well aware of them as mjself . 1 will , therefore , ask our brother to accept from my hands , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , this small token of our esteem and regard . Bro . Bidwell , P . M ., in reply , said : There are times when one cannot express all one feels , and that you will easy
understand me when I say that at this moment I feel at a loss to express , as I could wish , my sense of the manner in which you have been good enough to mil ; my appointment as a Provincial Grand Officer by presenting me with this handsome set of Provincial Grand clothing and jewel . While thanking you most sincerely for this expression of your appreciation of my services , I crn say with truth tint what little I have been ahle to do in the cause of Masonry
generally , or for this lodge in particular , has been done without hope of honour or reward . Nevertheless , it is most gratifying to me that mv humble efforts have been so highly appreciated . That I have worked hard in the interests of this lodge , and done my best to make it a success , I will not attempt to deny , but that work has always been a pleasure to me , and now that I am well assured my efforts have met with your approval , my future w . irk will be a still
greater pleasure , and anytime 1 miy spend in furthering the interests of this lodge I shall consider well spent . I can only again express my gratitude for your kind and handsome gift , and the earnest hope that the future of the Abbey Lodge will be a bright and happy one , and that its members will always be bound together by ties of truest brotherhood .
The Worshipful Master ' s remarks on making the presentation and Bro . Bidwell ' s reply were received with hearty cheering ' . A banquet followed the presentation , and , under the catering of Bro . Mason , it is needless t J say that a capital repast was served . With Bro . Fisher at the piano , and plenty of talent amongst the brethren , a very pleasant evening was spent .
DONCASTER . St . GeOl'ge ' S Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Nether Hall , on Friday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Newsum , W . M . ; F . Webb , l . P . M . ; F . | . Forth , Sec ; J . Fitzgerald , F . D . Walker , P . P . G . D . ; C . H . Woodiiouse , S . W . j T . Anslay . J . W . j F . II . Bucldand , S . D . j G . Smith , J . D . ; II . C . ' White , Org . ; | . F . Hanson and J .
Denison , Stwds . ; P . Jenner , acting l . G . ; J . B . Matthews , H . Foster , II . Gunby , 11 . W . Burnett , and J . Hurst , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . ( . Constable , P . G . Std . Br . and Org . 227 , and J . B . Matthews , Singapore . There was no work , and after a few matters of detail had been settled , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the ante-roam , where they partook of a light repast , and spent a very p ' easant half-hour .
LIVERPOOL . Liverpool Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —Consecrated in 1 S 7 G , this lodge has during- its seventeen years' existence held a very prominent position in the Province of West Lancashire by reason of its liberal support of chari'able schemes , the enthusiasm and position of its members , and the true spirit of Masonry which has distinguished the brethren on all
occasions . 1 he annual instillation meeting in connection with the lodge is universally looked up m as one of the chief Masonic festivals of the year , and that which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 25 th ult ., proved in every respect one of the most remarkable and successful of the series of interesting gatherings . The 120 brethren present comprised representatives of Grand Lodge , Prov . Grand Lodge , Worshipful Masters , Past Misters , and
officers of about a dozen Craft lodges in the district . The entire arrangements were of tie most satisfactory nature , and the whole of the proceedings were carried out with the greatest smoothness and pleasantness . tiro . II . Round , P . M ., D . C , occupied the W . M . 's chair , and he was supported , amongst others , by Bros . R . Burgess , P . P . G . O . ; Josef Cantor , P . P . G . O . ; VV . W . Sandbrook , P . S . G . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . ; Joseph
Bell , P . P . G . D . ; VV . Savage , P . P . G . Treas . ; Joseph Fineberg , P . M . j L . Peake , P . M . j F . D . Harris , J . Farrell , R . D . Robertson , T . VV . 'Thompson , II , Rawlings , A . Goodwin , II . Perry , F . BarforJ , S . King , Creswick Boydcll , F . Diiiier , Luigi Lablache , A . Sakcr , T . Bush , G . VV . Harris , G . Wheatley , and J . II . Greenwood . The
visitors included Bros . VV . Goodjcre , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec . j VV . Simpson , Prov . S . G . W . j S . M . Harrison , Prov . J . G . W . j J . Newell , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . D . j R . G . Bradley , P . D . G . D . C . j the Rev . John Stowcll , P . P . G . Chap , j J . T . Callow , P . P . G Treas . j Richard Ripley , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; A . Kirkpatrick
Provincial Meetings.
P . P . G . S . B . ; Dt . T . Clarke , P . P . G . Reg . ; Councillor Eli Brooks , P . P . J . G . D . ; G . R . Lloyd , Prov . G . Treas . ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . P . G . D . ; Philip Armstrong , P . M . 724 ; T . Cavanagh , P . M . 23 S 7 ; H . C . Chapman , P . M . 21 G : E . FowelT , P . M . 2350 ; J . Woodward , l . P . M . 1325 j W | . Harrett , W . M . 2290 ; H . [ ones , P . M . 120 , 9 j ( . Denton , S . D . 1473 ; Dr . R . Robertson . P . M . 7 SGJ D . M'Farlane , P . M . 135 G ; J . West , W . M . 241 ; T . C .
Fargher , l . P . M . 2042 ; Max Eugene , 1505 ; Lempriere Pringle , 1505 ; H . Hatch , P . M . 220 j G . B . Curtis , 232 G J J . A . Muir , P . M . 2042 ; M . H . Boyd , l . P . M . G 13 ; j . Wvlie , W . M . 6 73 : C . Winn , P . M . 1 G 33 ; J . Worthy , P . M . 1505 ; | . Tarbuck , P . M . 1 G 20 ; J . 6 . Malabar P . M . G 73 ; T . B . Barton , l . P . M . 1336 ; B . Lloyd , W . M . 1356 "; and j . M . Simpson , S . W . 23 S 1 . After the transaction "f the preliminary routine business .
Bro . Albert Edward Workman , presented by Bros . Mackenzie , P . M ., and Joseph Bell , P . M ., was installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Henry Round , P . M ., whose performance of the impressive and important ceremonial was so masterly , effective , and correct as to secure the admiration of members and visitors , and a hearty vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Eaton Batty was appointed and invested
S . W . ; Bro . Henry Heard , who gave up the Secretaryship after years of faithful service , was placed in the position of J . W . j Bro . W . Savage , Past Prov . Grand Treasurer , re-elected , as Treasurer , was duly invested ; Bro . Harry Fineberg , a highly-popular " Dramatic " member , was placed in the exacting office of Secretary ; and the other officers were Bros . J . H . Light , l . P . M . j Rev . Dr . Hardern , Chap . ; George D . Clarance , S . D . j
H . Round , P . M ., D . C .,- E . Baxter , J . A . E . Malone , T . VV . Armstrong , Dr . Goodwin , and VV . H . Dutton , Stwds . j R . Mountfield , Org . j and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the anthem " Behold , how good , " most admirably and effectively arranged by Bro . Josef Cantor , was capitally rendered by Bros . Ben Roberts , D . J . Davies , S . Kirkham , J . Heginbotham , VV . Lewis , J . T . Jones , J . A . Muir , and Eaton
Batty j the instrumentalists being Bros . T . Shaw , J . VV . Culliiison , ^ E . Clayton , E . Baxter , Workman , F . Cottier , and J . Cantor ( harmonium ) . An earnest appeal was made to the Dramatic Lodge by the W . M . and members ot the Worthing Lodge for hep in view of the present prevalence of distress consequent upon an epidemic of fever , and it was unanimously resolved that the Committee of the Fund of Benevolence should take the matter into
their serious consideration with the view of making a grant of money towards relieving the distress . It was resolved to send a letter of condolence to the mother and sisters of the late Bro . Ben Hughes , a member of 160 j , who died recently . After business , an excellent banquet was served by Bro . VV . Vines , P . P . G . D . 1 ., which was capitally served .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed during the evening , and a choice programme of music was afterwards given , the names on the programme being Bros . A . Abramoff , Max Eugene , Ben Roberts , J . T . Jones , Eaton Batty , T . Shaw , J . 11 . Greenwood , E . hdwards , J . Cantor , Rhys Thomas , L . Pringle , J . lieginbotham , S . Kirkham , and the Cantor ( Juartet , the general musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Cantor .
RAINHAM . Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No , 21 S 6 ) . —The installation meeting of the above popular and nourishing lodge took place at the Phccnix Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., and was a most successful and pleasurable affair . The brethren travelled from Fenchurchstrccc by special saloon , and on arrival at their destination , Bro . T . Ringrose , W . M ., Prov . Asst . G . Sec , proceeded
to open the lodge . Bro . Easton was passed , and then Bro . T . J . Railing , P . Asst . Grand Director of Ceremonies England , Prov . Grand Sec , entered the lodge , and was saluted with grand honours . Bro . A . T . Dale , P . M ., P . P . G . Steward , as D . of C , presented the W . M . elect , Bro . J . G . Hammond , jun ., to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and , in due course , Bro . Hammond was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted .
He then appointed and invested his ollicers as follows Bros . T . Ringrose , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , l . P . M . j F . J . Eedle , P . M ., S . W . j J . T . Barnes , J . W . j C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . j C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . j S . Carlton , S . D . j VV . Reynolds , J . D . j F . D . Campbell , I . G . j VV . Catt , Director of Ceremoniesj C . Mollick , Organist j J . W . Joyce , VV . Barrett , and J . VV . Cain , P . M ., Stewards j and J . Ives , P . M ., Tyler . Bro .
Ringrose then gave the addresses most eloquently , and so concluded an admirably worked ceremony . He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and also a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value ot 10 guineas , for which he feelingly returned thanks . Bro . Hammond , the W . M ., was unanimously elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Chanty Committee , and the Auditors' report was
leceived and adopted . Bro . Hammond announced his intention to stand as Steward at the next " Boys' " Festival , and alter letters of regret at not Deing able to attend had been read from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . 1 'hilurick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , and others , the lodge was closed . " The banquet was splendidly served by Bro . Joyce , the esteemed host , and was much enjoyed , while among the other brethren present at his hospitable table were Bros . A .
J . Manning , P . A 1 . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . G . D . j Col . J . Tichenor , P . M . ( Hon . ) j White , Branie , McHugh , Cook , Pitt , P . M . 4 G 3 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey j Godwin , W . M . 1343 j B . C . Curtis , W . M . 1472 J White , W . M . 107 G J Middlehurst , P . M . 1127 J Bylord , P . M . and'Treas . S 9 SJ Duck , l . P . M . S 9 . SJ W . Smith , P . M . 22 S J Grey , S . W . 1343 j G . F . Williams , S . W . SySj Lambeth , S . W . 22 S J J . Delo , J . W . 1472 j Marsland , 19 j Williams , 145 j Baldwin ,
21 GS J Ham , 27 j Horseman , 2271 j Spencer , 107 G J Mathews , 1421 J llaldock , 1343 ,- Harvey , S . D . 174 ; Kirby , 22 SJ Davidson , 1441 j and Ringrose , 1076 . The toasts of " Theljueen and theCralt , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , " havink been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Railing , whose name was coupled with the toast of
"The M . W . ihe Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the test of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " in responding , said these permanent Grand Officers were so well known to every Mason present that it would be quite unnecessary for him to say a word in their praise . His Royal Highness , their Grand Master , spared no pains to promote the best interests nf the Craft . Their Pro Grand Master was a grand Mason .