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his work admirably , and other young and aspiring Masons were coming rapidly to the front , to take the places of those who fell out . The Past Masters felt deep interest in the welfare of the lodge , and not only in its welfare , but in its harmony , and would do all in their power to maintain it by supporting the VV . M . in all things just and impartial . There was one thing they should always remember , and

that was that they were taught to be cautious ; let them be especially cautious in proposing initiates ; never to propose a candidate unless he was one who they would be proud of , both in their own and other lodges , and who would be welcomed by the rest of the brethren ; then there would be no cloud to darken the lustre of their harmonious working . He called upon them to be united in upholding the prestige

of the lodge by supporting the VV . M ., by carrying out those precepts taught in their daily lives , by harmony and forbearance in the " lodge , and then the Past Masters would feel proud of having brought such a lodge and such a united Brotherhood to its present high and important position in the Province of Kent .

Bros . Cook , Mason , and Lloyd also responded . The other toasts were "The Initiate , " "Visitors , " " Officers , " and other complimentary toasts , which were interspersed by some fine singing by Bros . Clifton , Sanders , Lloyd , Nichols , Ledger , Cook , and others , Bro . Tyler accompanying on the piano in his own inimitable manner .

COCKERMOUTH . —SkiddawLodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The annual meeting and festival of the above lodge was heldon Thursday , the 7 th inst . Bro . E . L . Waugh . ' W . M ., P . G . Reg ., presided , supported by his officers , members , and a great many visitors from various lodges of the province . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , when Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72

and 1660 , P . P . G . J . W ., was invited to take the chair , and Bro . Waugh presented Bro . H . Carruthers , VV . M . elect , for the benefit of installation in the presence of about 20 Past Masters . The VV . M . having been proclaimed in the ancient chair , appointed the following as his officers : Bros . G . Fidler , S . W . ; F . A . Cooper , J . W . ; T . Mason , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . C . Burn , Sec . ; F . Smith , S . D . ; J .

Williams , J . D . ; J . laylor , Org . ; T . ^ Jkinson , I . G . ; Sawyer and Entwistle , S ' . wds . ; and J . Hewson , P . G . Tyler , Tyler . The following members and visitors present were present Bros . R . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Peacock , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . Shilton , P . M ., P . P . G . S * d . Br . ; A . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . Wheatherstone ; J . C . Thompson ,

W . M . 9 62 , P . G . Stwd . ; D . Reece , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . B . McKay ; P . Podmore ; J . Dickinson ; Alex . Ashmore ; A . Moordaff , Sec . 1267 ; VV . P . Moordaff , 371 ; T . Brakenridge , j . D . S 72 ; j . Lewthwaite , 9 G 2 ; Henry Luscombe ; G . H . S . Smith , Secretary ; and others . The W . M . intimated that he had received a letter from

Australia from Bro . T . C . Robinson , an old P . M . of this Lodge . It is very pleasant to note that the members of this lodge have a warm admiration for all distant brethren . The names of Bros . Lamonby and Rob ' uson are held most dear , and it always brings the lines to our mind"One round , I ask it , with a tear to him—The bard—that ' s far awa ' . "

An apology was then handed in from Bro . C Morton , the senior P . M . of the lodge , and P . P . G . S . VV ., for not being able to attend and assist in the ceremony of installation . There being nothing further , with a round of " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges 119 , 310 , 371 , S 72 , 9 62 , 1660 , and others , the lodge was closed in form , and , at the

invitation of the newly-installed Master , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Peacock's , the Globe Hotel , where , as usual , an excellent provision was made for all—be the company large or small the worthy host and hostess of the Globe are " aye ready . " With the usual toasts and songs a very pleasant " night " was spent .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-street . There was a good attendance , those present including Bros . Major Turner , W . M . ; Capt . Garnett , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . E . Oglethorpe , P . G . Reg . ; H . Longman , P . P . G . S . of W . ; E . Simpson , P . P . G . P . ; A . McRaith , W . M . 2 S 1 ;

Wm . Stork , W . M . 1353 ; Hannah , Helme , Irvin , Kershaw , Drinkall , Whitlock , Capstick , T . Atkinson , Pilkington , Nicholson , Duff , R . Bjnd , Phyzackerley , and others . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro Turner , who after the preliminary business had been transacted vacated the chair , when it was assumed by Bro . Garnett as Installing Officer . A Board of Installed Masters

was then formed , and the VV . M . elect , Bro . Kershaw , S . W , having been duly presented , he was installed into the chair with all the formalities of the Craft , the ceremony being most impressively gone through by Bro . Garnett . The newly-installed Master afterwards appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Turner , I . P . M . ; VV . Drinkall , S . W . ; H . Seymour , J . W . ; N .

W . Helme , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Sec ; J . Whitlock , S . D . ; J . VV . Capstick , J . D . ; and A . K . AUinson , Tyler . Other business was then transacted , including the appointment of Bro . Longman on the Charity Committee , and the passing of a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Officer for his efficient services , and to the retiring W . M . for the admirable manner in which he had

performed the duties of his office during the year , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the County Hotel , and sat down to an excellent dinner , which was served in Host Ducksbuty ' s capital style . The newly-installed Master presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , a very pleasant evening being spent .

LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —On the 5 th inst . the members of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist by a banquet at the King ' s Arms Hotel . About thirty members and visitors sat dotvn to a most excellent and tempting banquet , seived in Mr . Ducksbury's very best style , and

with prompt and well arranged waiting . Bro . C . J . W . Stork , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . Jos . Bell ; Bros . J . E . Oglethorpe , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; John Hatch , P . M ., P . G . S . of Wks . ; A . McRaith , VV . M . 2 S 1 ; J . Hcald , S . W . 2 S 1 ; Jas . Phyzackerley , 2 S 1 ; John Barrow , 11 . Hartley , and R . Wolfenden , P . M . 's of the lodge . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bro . VV .

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King , S . W ., and Bro . D . Shaw , J . W . After dinner the usual toasts were given and responded to . The VV . M . proposed from the chair "The Queen , " "The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , as the M . W . Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Officers ; " "The Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . of England , and G . M . of the Province of West Lancashire ; Col . the

Right Hon . F . A . Stanley , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; J . E . Oglethorpe , Prov . Grand Registrar ; and other Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " In proposing the latter toast , the W . M . expressed the pleasure it afforded him and the brethren generally by the elevation of one of their Past Masters—Bro . J . E . Oglethorpe—to high rank in the Provincial Grand Lodge . It was a recognition of the claims of the lodge to such an

honour , and he was quite sure that Bro . Oglethorpe would be a credit to the lodge . The toast was coupled with the names of two Provincial Grand Officers , Bros . Oglethorpe and Hatch . Bro . Oglethorpe , in responding , said it was a source of great gratification to him that his appointment to provincial rank was approved by the brethren of the lodge ; he had received congratulations from all sides , and , considering

that comparatively speaking he was only a young member , the kindness of the brethren had given him much pleasure . He accepted the honour conferred upon him as a compliment to the lodge , and he would endeavour to fulfil his duties in a way that would give satisfastion to the members . Bro . Hatch also responded , and expressed the satisfaction it had afforded him to accept provincial honours . He

then proposed "Success to the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , " and referred in congratulatory terms to the unanimity and good feeling which now existed between the members of the three lodges in the town , which was shown by their uniting to obtain " a home "for Freemasonry from which they could not be disturbed . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . Barrow , Treasurer , and that officer responded in suitable terms , expressing confidence in the future of the lodge .

Bro . Bell , [ . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and testified to the zeal and ability Bro . Stork had exhibited in Masonic work . The Worshipful Master responded , and cordially thanked the brethren for the uniform kindness and consideration they had shown towards him in the lamentable circumstances in which he had been placed ; and he especially thanked Bros . Oglethorpe and Bell for the assistance they had rendered him .

" The Past Masters of the Lodge was proposed from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Oglethorpe , who , in the course of his remarks , referred to the serious havoc death had made in the ranks of the Past Masters of the lodge , and expressed a hope that the future had happier days in store tor the lodge . Bro . VV . King proposed " The Visitors , " and the toast was acknowledged by Bros . A . McRaith , J , Phyzackerley , and Heald .

Bro . Hartley , P . M ., proposed " Ihe Wardens in terms which caused considerable amusement , which was continued when those officers responded , and promptly accepted the challenge he had thrown out with regard to the working of the lodge . "The Healths of Ihe Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Barrow and R . Nuttall , " were proposed by Bro . R . Wolfenden , who briefly referred to the efficient way in which those

officers performed their respective duties . The officers named responded , and Bro . Nuttall took the opportunity of referring to the trouble under which the W . M . had laboured consequent on the illness of his brother ; and he asked the brethren to drink to the health of their absent brother , Bro . J . S . Stork , who had gone to the other end of the world in the hope of benefiting his health , and wish him success on his journey , and speedy return . The toast was cordially

and sympathetically responded to . The S . W . then proposed "The Junior Officers of the lodge , " which was acknowledged by the Senior and Junior Deacons and the Inner Guard . Several of the members contributed to the interest and harmony of the meeting by songs and recitations , and a very pleasant evening was spent by those present . Bro . Allinson gave the Tyler ' s toast , which was drunk in Masonic fashion , and the proceedings were brought to a close .

NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above prosperous lodge took place on Tuesday , the sth inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , Bro . A . T . Ives , VV . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . T . Lewis , I . P . M . ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec ; C Jolly , S . W . ( Freemason ); J . Paull , J . W . ; J . Savage , S . D . j tl . Canning , J . D . ; C J . Jones , LG . ;

C VVood , W . S . ; Henry , Org . ; VV . McGuinness , H . Godding , S . Sutcliffe , C | . Fowling , J . Neasby , VV . Rilat , J . Delo , A . Knight , T . Luck , Jos . " Tyler , J . Buck , J . Cowers , E . Morgan , VV . Turvey , T . Reeve , H . Lacey , A . Fairy , G . Richardson , J . Monk , S . Johnson , W . J . Clapperton , and H . E . Childs , all of the lodge ; Bros . A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , P . G . Stwd . Kent ; J . Sincker , P . M . 554 ; R . Warren , P . M . 1437 ; J . Aillud , P . M . G 15 ; J . Burgess , S . W . 17 G 7 ; VV . Bigwood , Org . 700 ; T . Bigivood , 700 ; VV . Kelly , 144 G ; and others .

ihe lodge having been opened , and the usual preliminary business transacted , the ballot was taken for Mr . B . T . Chatterton , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was duly initiated . Bros . Nasely and Monk were then passed , and Bros . Clapperton and Fairy were raised—a heavy night ' s work , which was admirably carried out by the W . M . and his officers . A petition was then signed for presentation to Grand Chapter for leave to form a chapter

called the Henley , to be held at Bro . West ' s , and then a handsome and valuable testimonial was presented lo Bro . C T . Lewis , I . P . M ., in recognition of the admirable manner in which he installed his successor . It consisted of a beautifully inscribed and illuminated vellum , with cartes of the recipient , VV . M ., and various officers , mounted in gold frame , and glazed—altogether a handsome and valuable

present . In presenting it the W . M . dwelt at some length upon the many excellent qualities of Bro . Lewis , and on his devotion to the welfare ot the lodge , and trusted that Bro . Lewis might long be spared to looldupon it with pride and pleasure , as the expression of the esteem , and , he might say the affection , of the brethren of the Henley Lodge . Bro . Lewis could hardly thank the brethren for their

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kindness , inasmuch as no words he might utter could express the feelings of his heart ; however , they might depend upon it that as long as he lived he should prize their gift as one of his most precious treasures . It would be a link binding him to them till the time came when he must leave all he loved behind . While he had health and strength nothing should be wanting on his part to cement and uphold the welfare and prestige of the lodge ; but above all to

keep up that unity and brotherly love that bound them together in one strong band of union for mutual defence and support . He cordially and from his heart thanked them for their munificent present , and resumed his seat amid long and continued applause . The lodge was then closed , and the rest of the eveningwas devoted to supper and harmony , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the Sth inst ., at Bro . Vallom ' s commodious Assembly Rooms , at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Raglan-road , Bro . VV . Moulds , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following Past Masters , officers , visitors , and brethren , viz ., Bros . W . Weston . P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Kent ; R .

Gooding , J . W . ; J . Morton , Sec . ; C Cooper , S . D . ; A . Murdock , J . D . ; R . T . Robertson , I . G . ; T . Mills and W . Seager , Stwds . ; W . Buckenham , W . Wilde , J . Anderson , H . Froud , J . Haynes , A . Hill , A . Pickett , T . S . Day , L . Comerford , G . Holliday , VV . Murph y , A . Wiilmott , J . Lockhart , C . Gardner , VV . H . Popplestone , C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , T . Mills , and VV . Stanley , all of the

lodge ; J . Lapper , 1549 ; G . Neat , 552 ; J . E . Watt , 5 S 2 ; W . Davis 47 ; VV . Haughey , 1 G 06 ; and J . VV . White , 3 S 7 . All three Degrees were worked by the VV . M ., and his officers in excellent style . Bros . Murdock and Cooper , the former of whom officiated as S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Maule ; and the latter , who worked both

as S . D . and J . D ., being highly commended for their efforts . The lodge was then closed and the brethren partook of a neat little supper , and on reassembling round the social board , drank the usual loyal and Masonic toasts most heartily . Bro . Weston responded for " The Prov . Grand Officers , " and in so doing said it would be useless for him to dilate

upon the many excellent qualities of their beloved and esteemed Prov . Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale ; suffice it to say that wherever Masonry was known and practised , there the name of Lord Holmesdale was a household word . In Bro . Eastes , their P . D . G . M ., they had an indefatigable Mason and judicious councillor of his lordship i ' n all matters relative to the Grand Offices and provincial work generally .

For himself , he was proud of being associated with them in the humblest capacity , and heartily thanked the brethren for the toast . Bro . Weston then proposed the toast of " The VV . M ., " and congratulated the lodge upon having so earnest a Mason as Bro . Moulds to rule over them . Bro . Moulds , in response , said he was afraid he did not

deserve all the praise Bro . Weston gave him . It was the custom to flatter great men , but he , unfortunately , was not one , and did not do his work to his own satisfaction . He should , however , keep on trying , so as to be worthy of their approbation at the finish of his work . He cordially thanked them for the toast . In proposing the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro .

Moulds referred , in feeling terms , to the many who by the exigencies of the service were scattered about , either abroad or in the garrisons of the United Kingdom . He spoke highly of the energy of Bro . Weston , who on many occasions came long journeys to be present , and with his name he coupled the toast . Bro . Weston , after thanking them for their hearty reception of the toast , said he should sail for Egypt on the

20 th inst ., and should most likely go up to the front . He should look out every week for the Freemason ( which he had arranged to be sent out to him ) to see how their and the other lodges in the district and province were getting on , and they might assure themselves of one thing , that wherever he was , he should always rejoice in their prospeiity , and , although not present in person , his heart would be with them .

' The Visitors , " " Initiate , " and " Officers , " were successivel y toasted , and some good singing enlivened the proceedings . TUEBROOK . —Marlborough Lodge ( No . 1620 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Derby Hall on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., to instal the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Dr . II . Y . Pitts , Past Prov . G . S . B .,

for his second term of office . The chair was taken by Bro . R . Armitage , VV . M ., who efficiently installed his successor . At the opening of the lodge he was supported by Bros . T . Delamere , I . P . M . ; P . Asbury , P . M . ; H . Jones , P . M . ; H . Hindle , P . M . ; John Henderson , P . M . ; R . Stirzaker , J . W . ; L . Bagnall , Treas . ; Dr . R . T . Owen , Sec ; W . J . B . Pitts , J . D . ; T . Airey , I . G . ; E . T .

Ingham , D . C . ; and others . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . T . ; Dr . A . L . Samuels , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; VV . Roberts , I . P . M . 12 S 9 ; J . S . Simmonds , J . W . 1350 ; J . Davies , W . M . 1325 ; E . Cattrall , P . M . 203 ; H . Marshall , P . M . 175 O ; F . T . Foulkes , S . W . 292 ; A . Bucknall , P . M . O 57 ; T . M . Smith , I . G . 1570 ; and others .

'The VV . M . elect was presented by Bros . Delamere , P . M ., and H . Hindle , P . M ., and after his installation the following officers were appointed : Bros . R . Armitage , I . P . M . ; R . Stirzaker , S . W . ; Dr . R . F . Owen , J . W . ; L . Bagnail , Treas . ( re-elected ); VV . J . B . Pitts , Sec ; E . T . Ingham , D . C ( reappointed ;; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Airey , S . D . ; S . Bushell , J . D . ; Dr . F . J . Ackerley , I . G . ; A . Treverton , H . Peers , VV . Spence , and

J . Stubbs , Stwds . ; and Bro . R . Neville was re-elected Tyler . All the musical accompaniments to the ceremony and the banquet programme were effectively rendered by Bros . R . Mellody , W . H . Quayle , J . Busfield , W . Forrester , R . N . Hobart , and J . Quayle , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O . During the evening a handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Armitage , by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , and a diamond brooch and earrings for Mrs . Armitage from the individual members . SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 17 S 0 ) , —Bro . Sergeant-Major VV . A . Algar , R . E ., has