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been installed VV . M . of this lodge for the current year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . VV . Berry , P . M ., in a Board of Installed Masters numbering 23 . The new VV . M . afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . James Ireland , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . VV . Bailey , S . W . ; Geo .

Heathcote , J . W . ; VV . Foster , S . D . ; E . Warren , J . D . ; G . Longshaw , I . G . ; W . Berry , Sec ; James Ireland , Treas . ; B . Tanner , D . C . ; James McKieand H . Hussey , Asst . Stwds . ; and Vare , Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , supplied by Bro . Dartnall , of which Go partook , including the Mayor of Southampton and the ex-Mayor .

EAST MOLESEY . —Arnold Lodge ( No . 19 S 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , which was named after the Prov . G . M . of Surrey , was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Bell Hotel , and was of a most interesting character . The lodge , being duly constituted , was opened by Bro . C J . Kipling , VV . M ., supported by the following officers Bros . VV . P . Catterson , I . P . M ., P . G . P . Surrey ; S . P

Catterson , P . M . 54 S , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , S . W . and W . M . elect ; J . Youldon , J . W . ; \ V . Youldon , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Moorman , S . D . ; Croaker , I . G . ; Shelley , D . C ; and J . W . Moorman , W . M . 1 G 3 S , Sec . There were about 20 other members of the lodge also present , and the following among other visitors : Bros . H . E , Francis , VV . M . 452 , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey ; Abel Laurence

P . M . 163 S , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey ; J . C . Jessett , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; VV . Lane , P . M . 163 S , P . G . S . Surrey ; A . Holmes , P . M . 54 S ; W . H . Sharp , G . Baugh , and H . Taylor . After the usual routine business the ballot was taken for Messrs . Abnett , R . E . Catterson , and John Ollis , and proved favourable in each case . Bro . Youldon , P . M .,

then took the chair , and , assisted by Bro . Francis as D . C , he installed in an impressive manner the VV . M . elect , Bro . S . P . Catterson , the Wardens' chairs being filled by Bros . Laurence and Croaker respectively . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . J . Youldon , S . W . ; G . Moorman , J . W . ; VV . Youldon , P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Moorman , VV . M . 1 G 3 S , Secretary ; F . Croaker ,

S . D . ; Shelley , J . D . ; and Hullett , I . G . The W . M . then displayed his proficiency by passing Bto . Holliday to the F . C Degree , and initiating the candidates already named . Thus he had the pleasure of introducing his youngest son into the mysteries of the Order , and there is every prospect of this youthful Mason following in the path which has led his elder brother up to the chair

of K . S . To mark the event , the VV . M . presented the lodge with a handsome harmonium , which was gratefully accepted . After the expression of "Good wishes" from visiting brethren , Bro . Pinckney ' s catering abilities were put to the test with a highly satisfactory result , and the hospitality of the lodge was unstintingly dispensed . At the proper time

the VV . M . presented Bro . Kipling , P . M ., with a jewel , as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the lodge . The visitors present spoke very highly of the excellent working which had been exhibited to them , and that such will be continued was evident from the officers invested that night . The menu and toast list for the occasion attracted no little notice . Around the borders of the cards and between

the toasts were appropriate quotations from Shakespeare and Dickens , and from the charges and ceremonies . It should also be mentioned that in lodge a letter was read from Bro . the Rev . C VV . Arnold , Deputy P . G . M . Surrey , acknowledging the illuminated address sent him by the lodge on his leaving England for Florida , a full account of

which appeared at the time in the Freemason . A portrait of Bro . Arnold , painted by Bro . Francis , was unveiled after the reading of the letter ; and so , though the memory of the estimable Deputy P . G . M . will ever be with those who knew him and valued his worth , the members of the lodge which bears his name will thus have him " in their eye" whenever they assemble under the banner of his arms .

EPPING . —Epping Lodge ( No . 2077 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Cock Hotel , the following members being present : Bros . E . Lewis , W . M . ; James Salmon , S . W . j J . Woodrow , J . W . ; J . London , S . D . ; H . Fletcher , J . D . ; Fraser , I . G . ; J . Fletcher , Org . ; VV . Dance , P . M ., Sec ; 1 . D . Acworth , P . M ., Treas . ; Parkinson , Tyler ;

and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Fidler , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 1237 , & c ; Buck , P . P . G . S . VV . Essex , P . M . 453 , & c ; Vincent , P . G . S . B . Surrey ; T . Railing , P . G . Sec . Essex ; J . Edwards , P . M . 1457 i Nunn , VV . M . 1457 ; Corbie , VV . M . 453 ; Medivin , P . M . 192 ; Gibbs , W . M . 1613 ; Haig-Brown , P . M . 174 , VV . M . ujOz ; Reid , 1364 ; Dale , 1613 ; and many others . Bro . F . Philbrick ,

Q . C ., D . P . G . M . Essex , being detained , did not arrive until after the ceremony of installation . Alter the usual business of the lodge , the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Salmon , S . W ., was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Holloway , P . M . 1457 , & c . The VV . M . was pleased to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . E . J . Lewis , P . M ., I . P . M . ;

Acworth , P . M ., Treas . ; Dance , P . M ., Sec ; J . Woodrow , S . W . ; J . London , J . W . ; Fraser , S . D . ; F . Johnson , J . D . ; Hughes , I . G . ; J . Fletcher , Org . ; and Parkinson , Tyler . No further business offering , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , Bro . Lawrence , the host , providing a capital dinner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . Philbrick , D . G . M ., in responding for "The Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " said : It is no slight honour to return thanks for the head of the Masonic Province of Essex , and of those who are associated with him in governing the Craft of the province . 1 am sure that we Masons of Essex can look with the greatest pride upon our present Provincial Grand Master , Loid Brooke ,

and I am quite sure that the more he shows himself amongst us , and the belter oppoitunities we have of becoming acquainted with him , the better we shall like him . For myself , I am extremely glad to be once more amongst my Epping brethren , and 1 may tell you that this is the first time that I have been able and permitted to be out of my house after a severe illness . I am glad to be with you , because I

do not forget that just 12 months ago 1 had the privilege of taking part in the consecration of this iodge . I am glad to know that the lodge is prosperous , and I am sure that a steady increase of members , who willbecome good working Masons and maintain the princip les of the Craft , is the best guarantee for its success ; and 1 trust that the progress of this lodge will support a good foundation , for if you hurry

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the foundation you may endanger the stability of the superstructure . In conclusion , I have to tender your Worshipful Master my sincere good wishes upon his accession to the chair . In response to the toast of " The VV . M ., " Bro . Salmon said : I am very pleased to have been elected W . M . of this lodge . It has been my ambition to occupy the chair , and now that I do so 1 hope that during my year of office 1 shall

have plenty of initiates . I shall endeavour to carry out my duties to your satisfaction , and trust that at the end of the period I shall merit that meed of praise which is always so welcome to the retiring Master of a lodge . Other toasts followed . The proceedings were enlivened by vocal and instrumental

music , contributed toby Miss Madeline Hardy , Miss Venning , Bro . Latter , and others . A pleasant item was the rendering of a song— " The Men of England " —composed by the W . M . The brethren separated at an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

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INSTRUCTION .

FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —Die weekly meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street . The W . M ., llto . Cooper , was supported by the following brethren : Bros . Wilton , S . W ' .: Tavliir , J . W . ; Cottebrune , - ' Preceptor ; Stroud , S . D . ; Crohn , J . D . ; ' Mason , 1 . ( 1 . ; Cross , Sec ; Hunt , Cohham , Shaw , Maselield , Collens , and Weeks . The lodge was opened in tine form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were reatl and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Shaw being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Maselield answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was duly entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was closed down . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his otficers in rotation . Al ! Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the sth inst . There were present Bros . R . Rowlands , W . M . ; Bannister , S . W .: | . 1 ) . Smith , S . D . ; 11 . nuckeridge , J . D . ; J . Hill , Preceptor ; R . Waltlcn , Sec . ; C . Pigeon , I . G . ; St . C'lare Hill , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First . This heing the first Tuesday in the month , according to the bye-laws , the ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Uro . K . \\ alden acting as candidate . The W . M . did his work in a most able manner . The charge was given to the candidate , and the tracing board was fully explained to the brethren . The Sectional work followed . The lodge was closed down , when the members paid their annual subscriptions , thus enabling the Imlge to start the year out of a debt which has been clinging to it for several years . Ilro . Hill proposed , and Bro . Buckeridge seconded , that Ilro . Bannister be the . W . M . for the ensuing week . Masonic business being ended , the lotlge was clus : d .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . « oj ) .-TJic weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-ruad , S . E ., on Friday , the 8 th inst . The W . M ., Uro . Henry Baldwin , W . M . 194 Q ., P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , rehearsed the cerom ' ony of installation in its entirety in a very ellicient manner , being ably supported by Bro . A , J . St > le , as S . W . ; I . N .

Bate , P . M ., as J . W . ; Langley , acting Sec . ; H . Stokes , S . D . ; H . Mayer . J . D .: Fit / . cr , I . G . ; C , J . Axford , acting as D . C . ; James Stevens ' lending ellicient aid as Preceptor ; and C . H . Phillips , P . M ., acting as W . M . elect . After being duly installed in the chair of K . S ., he ( Bro . Phillips ) was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when he appointed his officers as elected and invested In- him during the above ccremonv .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 ;) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Porc ' hester Hotel , I . einster-place , Cleveland square , Porchestcr-terrace , Paddington , \ V . Present : Bros . W . J . Mason , W . M . ; J . Cruttenden , S . W . ; O . VV . Battley , | . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Secretary ; C . Breitbart , S . D . ; R . W . Williams , J . D . ; 1 . H . Wood , I . G . ; D . Stroud , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . ' 1974 ; Capt . II . S . Andrews , p . Chandler , W . Thomas , J . Potter , and P .

W . Rogers . Visitor : Bro . Jas . Freeman , 173 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last lodge meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bro . Chandler candidate . Bro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , Bro . Freeman was elected a member . After ' * Hearty gocd wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( So . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Adams , W . M . ; VVynn , S . W . ; Haves , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . j Musson , Sec . ; ' Brindley , P . Ai ; , S . D . ; G . E . Saunders , | . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; C . White , P . M . ; C . Pugh , Cmighlan , Morgan , and J . Ray . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were re . id and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . 'Coughlan being the candidate . Uro . Gibson answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . vacated ihe chair in favour of Bro , Gibson , who rehearsed the ceremony nf phasing , Bro . Conghlan being the candidate . The W . M . resumed the chair , and closed the lodge in the Second Degree . The lodge was called oil ' and on . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was duly directed to be recorded to the W . M . for the manner in which he ' fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed ,

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 0 i 4 ) .-Thc usual weekly meetinfc of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 71 I 1 inst ., when there were present Bros . B . Solomon , W . M . ; L . Hewitt , S . W . ; A . Giddings , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D ., also acting as Preceptor ; T . A . Dickson , J . D . ; J . Woodward , I . G . ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; I I . G . Marsden , G . II . Reynolds , arid T . E . Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were reatl and conlirmed . Uro . E , C . Mulvey worked the rst and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . With the permission of

the W . M ., Bros . A . Guldings and E . C . Mu . vcy left the lodge , the W . M . appointing Bros . H . G . Marsden , J . W ., and G . If . Reynolds , S . U ., who acted also a * Preceptor . ' Ilro . G . Re > nolds tillering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . Reynolds , . '• re ., proposed that Bro . S . Hewitt , S . W ., be W . M . for the ' ensuing week—seconded by the . J . tv .. and carried unanimously . 1 he W . M . was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation , ( jn rising for the third time , nothing further ottering for the good of Freemasonry , the lotlge was closed .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1 O 2 : ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , Ihe ; th iii > r „ at the Wellington Arms , Wellingtonroad , Bow , E . Present : Bros . Randall , W . M . ; N . Isaacs , S . W . ; | . Maloney , | . W . ; Cox , Treas . : C . X . Fox , Sec . ; II . Da Co , t : i , S . D . ; C . N . Fox , J . I ) . ; I .. Cohen , I . G . ; D . Ososki , R . Algar , (' . 11 . Lavy , and C . Levtine . The lodge was opened in due form , and the mi'inteft of the last meeting were read ami confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked hy the W . M ., Uro . Leveine acting as candidate . Bro . II . Da Costa worked the ist , 2 nd . 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Preceptor proposed , and the J . W .

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seconded , that a vote nf thanks be recorded on the minutes for the efficient manner in which the W . M . worked the ceremony ; carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed . UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ehury-strcet , S . W . Present : Bros . J . Gibson , Treas ., W . M . ; Mason , S . W . ; Wvnn , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; p . Conghlan , Sec ; Hafvev , S . D . ; Green , sen ., J . D . ; Arnold , I . G . ; Musson , Hayes , Folsori , Green , inn .. Turner . Stevenson . Cone . T . Pornell . and Cross .

P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Poison , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , antl was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Folson heing the candidate . Bro . Cope , a candidate to be raisetl to the Third answered the usual

Degree , questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Cope being the candidate . The ' lodge was resumed to the First Degree ; and Bro . Stevenson . 16 S 7 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Mason was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his ollicers in ' rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , W . M . ; V . Wing , S . W . ; W . Gomm , J . W . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; W . Johnson , P . M ., Sec . ; W . W . Williams , S . D . ; J . Brown , | . D . ; D . Stroud , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tvler ; E . Avling " , P . M . ; W . Johnson , P . M . ; Pierpoint , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Recknell , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Gilbert , P . M . ; and Sims , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Dopson , S 34 ; Hardv , 201 ; Recknell , 1778 ; Speigel , iSS ; A . Williams , Davis , H ' pkins , Walden , Tilbury , Furze , Smither , Wimpty , Wood , and Craggs .

Lodge opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was most ably rendered by Bro . P . M . Ayling . A Board of Installed Masters was formed ( Bros . E . Ayling , P . M . ; W . Johnson , Purdue , Pierpoint , Sims , Recknell , and Speigel } , and the officers invested bv the W . M ,, Bro . G . Gardner . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A , Williams candidate . Lodge was then cl sed . This being the first meeting at the new abode , it proved a great success , Bro . Gilbert , P . M ., the host , providing most comfortable accommodation .

CALCUTTA . —Emulation Lodge of Improvement ( attached to No . 21 S , E . C ) . —A meeting was held on the 2 SM 1 November , 1 S 8 J , at the Masonic Hall , $ > . Bentinck-street . Present : Bros . A . Mitchell , W . M . ; R . Bnshby , S . W .: C . W . Printon , J . W . ; D . N . Pundit , Treas .: A . B . Wcsterbent , Sec . ; Nitti Lai Dntt , S . D . ; | . X . Mullick , J . D . ; A . P . Prins , I . G . ; D . Jacob , Tvler ; and Thos . | ones , P . D . D . G . M ., Preceptor . There was a large attendance , including many Masters and Past Masters , lo witness the installation ceremonial , the Degree of Installed . Master being worked for the first time in its entirety in

Calcutta by Bro . Adam Smith , 4 S 6 ( 1-2 . C . ) 'I his lodge of improvement follows its prototype , the Emulation Lotlge of Improvement , London , and , during the fuur years it has been open , has done very important work for Masonry . The meetings are held once a month ' . This occasion was marked by the retirement from ollice of Bro . T . Jones , and by the election of Bro . W . H . Fitze as Preceptor . Bro . ' Fitze is the Deputy District Grand Master of Bengal , and takes a warm interest in . Masonry . The lodge has 41 Masters and Past Masters on its rolls and about 80 other members . The work of the evening was performed in a masterly manner , antl was wed received .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their usual monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the chair being occupied by Bro . John L . Mather . Among those present were Bros . Charles Lacy , C . H . Webb , James Brett , P . G . P . ; Charles Dairy , Henry

Maudsley , P . G . D . ; Frederic Davison , P . G . D . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; C . F . Matier , Edgnr Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; Controller S . G . Bake , C . J . Perceval , A . H . Tattershall , Joseph Freeman , L . Stean , Alex . Ridgway , J . Mount Humphries , W . Hilton , T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . if . Hogard , W . J . Murlis , Col . Charles Harding , G . A . D . C . ; E . M . Money , E . F . Storr , and

James Terry , Secretary . The minutes of the previous Committee having been read and verified , the Secretary reported the deaths of three female annuitants . The Warden ' s report was read , the report of the Finance Committee was read and adopted , and votes of thanks to the donors of the entertainment to the old folks at Croydon , on the 6 th inst ., were passed unanimously , and ordered to be

recorded on the minutes . An application b y a widow for half her late husband ' s annuity was granted , and then the Committee took into consideration the petitions , 32 in number—22 male and 10 female—for admission to the benefits of the Institution . These were all accepted , and placed on the list for the election in May . The usual vote of thanks was passed to the chairman .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . EVANS . —On the 9 th inst ., at the Mont Dore , Bournemouth , Mrs . R . Evans , of a son . GUNN . —On the 6 th inst ., at Welland , Malvern Wells , the wife of H . VV . Gunn , of a daughter . J ACKSON . —On the 2 Sth Nov ., at Sydney , N . S . W ., the wife of E . J . Jackson , of a daughter .

MARRIAGE . OsnORNE—SULLIVAN . —At Holy Trinity , Hoxlon , on the 10 th inst ., John Henry Osborne , formerly of Truro , to Kate , second daughter of Mr . Daniel Sullivan , St . Agnes , Cornwall .

DEATHS . TRUSCOTT . —On the nth inst ., at Burton Dassett , Knight's-hill , West Norwood , Mrs . Truscott , widow of the late Mr . James Truscott , and mother of Bro , Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , P . G . W . TURNHULI .. —On the 10 th inst ., at Marchmont-crcscent , Edinburgh , Mrs . Agnes Turnbulf . WOODS . —On the 9 th inst ., at Pilgrim's Hatch , Brentwood , John Basil , son of B . Woods , aged 14 .

Tiie Merionelhsliire magistrates liave decided lo place a memorial oil painting of the late Bro . Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., in the Bala Town Hall .