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his endeavour to fulfil the duties to the satisfation of the brethren . During the evening an excellent concert was given by the Akando Glee Singers , and the retiring Stewards , Bros . King and Waddington , were heartily thanked for th ? perfect , ess of their arrangements for the comfort of the brethren .

CHERTSEY . Abbey Lodge ( No . 2120 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 6 th inst ., there was one of the most numerous assemblages of brethren that has ever taken place in the Masonic Hall , the occasion being to assist in the installation of Bro . Thomas Dix as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The duties of the I . P . M ., Bro . C Welch ,

were well and thoughtfully carried out , indeed , so much so that he received the praise of Bro . Col . Noel Money , Prov . G . M . It should be here stated that , according to routine , the Master ' s chair should this year be occupied by Bro . James Webb , but as he at the present time holds the office of W . M . of the Bisley Lodge , he could not accept both honours without a special dispensation from the G . M . The

officers for the present year are Bros . C . Welch , JI . P . M . ; James Webb , S . W . ; F . Harper , J . W . 5 H . C . Leigh-Bennett , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; H . J . Bidwell , P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; E . R . Parr , M . A ., Chap . ; W . Brooks , S . D . ; A . McCormick . J . D . ; A . J . Hutchins , I G . ; H . G . Nesmyth , D . C ; C . Head and G . Gardener , Stewards ; and G . J . Mason , Tyler . After the installation , a very beautiful silk

banner , emblazoned with gold , was presented to the lodge by Bro . Welch , I . P . M . The names of the Masters ot the lodge will be recorded on the banner . The banquet took place at six o ' clock and was served in Bro . Mason ' s very best style , and this is saying a good deal . Besides the officers mentioned above , there were also

present the following members of the lodge : Bros . W . H . Gardener , P . M . ; J . WiUon ; Crewdson , P . M . ; E . T , Madeley , P . M . ; W . Dix , P . M . ; G . Fletcher , A . Reed , J . Hunt , R . J . Hunt , W . Bates , J . F . Baily , E . Squire , T . J . Rawlings , W . Tranter , J . Martin , W . J . Bradbury , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Col . Noel Money , P . G . M . ; E . Jukes , 2460 ; C . T . Tyler , 1395 ; W . F .

Larkin , 1900 ; S . C . Knight , 1395 ; C . b . Passmore , I . P . M . 2317 ; J . Lancaster , Sec . 2317 ; A . Hayes , J . W . 2317 ; A . Grace , 2521 ; Verity , 570 ; H . Gloster , 2317 ; Gunning , Budd , 2521 ; and others . During the evening some excellent songs and duets were given by Bros . Welch , J . Webb , E . Squire , J . F . Baily , F . Harper , A . G . Hutchins , A . Grace , W . Bates , and Noakes .

, The loyal toasts having been disposed of , the W . M . proposed "The Health of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , Prov . G . M ., replied . "The Provincial Grand Master" was replied to by the Prov . G . M ., and that of "The Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " by Bro . Tyler .

The toast of " The Worshipful Master was proposed by the l . P . M ., the W . M . responding in suitable terms . "The Visitors" was then proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Lancaster , P . P . G . S . B ., while that of "The Charities " was responded to Bro . A . VV . Crewdson , P . M .

The next toast was that of "ihe Treasurer and Secretary , " which was responded to by Bros . Leigh Bennett , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., and H . J . Bidwell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . " The Officers of the Lodge " having been responded to by Bro . Webb , S . W ., the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the gth inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel , when , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org . E . Lanes ., P . G . Org . W . Lanes ., presided . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The

following brethren were present : Bros , btretch , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . M . Veal , S . W . ; John Walker . J . W ., acting Sec ; James Sharpies , J . D . ; Fred . Morgan , LG . ; W . W . Wilkinson , acting S . D . ; W . Barker , E , H . Baldwen , F . T . Brundcth , L . Boothroyd , T . T . Booth , J . W . Fort , A . L . Paine , R . T . H . Sayers , W . A . Younge , Org . ; E . W . Rowsell , J . II . Norris , F . J T . Passmore , T . Rudd , J . Laurisch , and G . Metcalfe .

LIVERPOOL . Fairfield Lodge ( No . 2290 )—The installation of Bro . T . Bush as W . M . of this lodge took place in the presence of a large number of brethren at the lodge rooms , Fairfield , on Tuesday , the sth Inst . The installation ceremony was performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Alfred Wright , who was ably assisted by Bros . T . Vernon and VV . I .

Barrett . The W . M . invested the following oliicers for the year : Bros . VV . II . Middleton Andrews , S . W . ; VV . 11 . Parkinson , J . W . ; G . R . Glossop , Sec ; VV . J . Barrett , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Vernon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . K . Ansdell , S . D . ; W . M . Alston , J . D . ; C H . Barker , Org . ; M . Lewis , I . G . ; S . E . Taylor , W . Hilton , \ V . G . Hughes , and VV . I . Robinson , Stewards ; and Andrew Templeton

lyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the brethren and visitors adjourned to the large room , where a banquet was served by Mr . and Mrs . Templeton . The vititing brethren included Bros . Dr . Clarke , P . G . R . ; J . Hunter , P . M . ; R . G . Bradley , P . P . G . D . C . ; S . Cobb , 2231 ; A . H . llinde , 1411 ( Valparaiso ); VV . S . Guilbert

I . P . M . S 33 ; II . Heard , VV . M . 1 C 09 ; li . Warriner , 1547 , P . P G . S . of VV . ; D . Lowthian , S . W . 11 S 2 ; R . Shacklady , P . M 249 ; G . Noble , 1393 ; J . H . Dovener , 2042 ; S . W Smith , 24 O 3 ; R . Robinson , P . G . R . ; C R . Garnett , P . P G . D . Warwickshire ; J . Buslield , 2042 ; and P . C . Asberry , P . M . 1 G 20 .

Bros . G , Piatt , G . Green , J . Buslield , S . . Smith , and D . Ilinile provided a splendid musical programme , which was greatly appreciated . During the evening the l . P . M ., Bro . Wright , was presented with an lS-tarat gold Past Master ' s jewel , mounted with diamonds . MANCHESTER .

Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting ot this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Diiver , W . M ., who was very much indisposed , but was ably assisted by Bro . A . F . Duffin , P . M ., D . C .

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the latter performing the ceremony of raising . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet adopted . There were present Bros . C . Driver , W . M . ; B . Eckersley , l . P . M . ; H . Waterhouse , S . W . ; R . W . Martin , J . W . ; John Holroyd , P . P . G . l . of \ V ., Treas . ;

John Waring , P . M ., Sec . ; James Green , S . D . ; E . Webb , P . M . ; A . K . Boothroyd , W . M . 2359 , J . D . ; A . H . Duffin , P . M ., D . C ; G . S . Smith , P . G . O ., P . P . G . Org . East Lanes ., Org . ; W . H . Browne and M . Oliver , Stwds . ; Thos . Curtis , J . Parkinson , R . C . Gray , R . W . Jarvis , J . Ogden , F . H . Gregory , W . Flett , J . Robinson , and W . E . Hand . Bro . Hawthoun R . Thornton , P . M ., was a visitor .

t-LYMUU in . Fortitude Lodge ( No . 105 ) . —The installation banquet of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Club . The W . M ., Bro . S . H . R . Gibbens , presided ; the vicechairs being occupied by Bros . R . Robinson Rodd , jun ., S . W . ; andT . G . Taylor , J . W . Those present included Bros . R . B . Twose , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . Treas . ; S . Jew ,

P . M . and Chap . 105 , P . P . G . Treas . ; j . \ V . Parson , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . D . C ; John R . Lord , P . M . I 247 > P . P . G . treas ., P . G . D . C ; Wm . Allsford , P . M . 202 , P . G . Treas . ; C . H . Cooper , P . M . and Sec . 105 , P . P . J . G . D . ; H . J . Kitt , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . Purst ; A . W . Spinney , P . M . and Treas . 105 ; Hy . Warren , P . M . 159 ; Frank R . Thomas , P . M . 1 S 9 ; S . A .

Maitland , W . M . 1247 ; Geo . Perkins , P . M . 1205 ; James Mitchell , W . M . 1 S 47 ; Hy . T . Robins , W . M . 1550 ; T . W . Soper , P . M . 105 ; G . S . Stebbing , W . M . 156 ; Chas . Luke , I . P . M . 105 ; Saml . Edgcumbe , P . M . 105 ; W . J . Sweet , P . M . 1205 ; Parnall Hannaford , W . M . 223 ; T . J . Cole , W . M . 2025 ; J . T . Rook , P . M . 1 S 47 ; F . Maitland , S . D ., C . F . Cooper , J . D ., A . T . Lidiard , I . G .,

VV . D . B . Symons , D . C , A . R . Stancombe , Org ., and VV . Costin and J . E . Parsons , Stewards , of the lodge ; W . Biscombe , S . W . 223 ; J . Burton , 70 ; J . Bryant , 77 6 ; S . A . P . Dickinson , J . D . 24 SJ J . E . Bone , Stwd . 1550 ; S . H . Woolland , 202 ; C . H . Coles , 1099 ; J . W . Penwarn , S . W . 1550 ; F . Mortimer , H . J . Roberts , F . Habin , Charitv Steward ; J . B . James , E . A . Down , C . Chubb , F .

T . Ellis , G . P . Flinch , J . Mumford , E . F . Parker , and A . Stevens . An excellent repast was admirably served up by Bro . S . Harvey , Steward of the Club . Choice exotic and other plants which adorned the tables were kindly lent by the Secretary , Bro . C H . Cooper , who , with characteristic generosity , provided choice button-holes for every brother

present . After the loyal toasts had been given , The VV . M . submitted " The Health of the P . G . M . of Devon , Viscount Ebrington , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " Having referred to the able way in which Viscount Ebrington conducted the affairs of the Prov . G . Lidge , he said the present P . G . Officers had proved themselves worthy brethren , and had rendered

yeoman service to the Masonic cause . Bros . W . Allsford , P . G . Treas ., and S . Jew , P . P . G . Treas ., responded . Bro . C . Luke gave , in appropriate terms , "The Health of the P . G . M . of Cornwall , " to which Bro . Geo . Perkins , VV . M . 1205 , replied . Bro . R . Robinson Rodd , jun ., S . W ., then' proposed

"The Health of the W . M . " He said that Bro . 5 . H . R . Gibbens had proved himself a good and worthy Mason , and had carried out his work earnestly and thoroughly . He was echoing not only the sentiments of the Past Masters ond officers , but all the members of the lodge , in expressing a hope that he would have a most successful year of office . The W . M ., who was most cordally received , in reply ,

said he trusted they were banded together for the good of the Order . He would do his best to rule the lodge impartially , having the interests of Masonry at heart . In submitting the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Gib . bens associating the name of Bro . C . Luke , the I . P . M ., with the toast , congratulated him on the zeal and ability which he had shown during his . year of office . He had no doubt

the Past Masters would assist him to maintain the reputation and honour of the lodge . Bros . C Luke , I . P . M ., and VV . J . Parson P . M ., acknowledged the toast . Bro . S . Jew , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., in submitting "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " said fie would not sav thev were the best in the country , but he could

confidentially say they could not be excelled . As one who had filled the office of Treasurer for many years , he could say there was a more capable man than Bro . Spinney . With regard to the indefatigable Secretary there was no doubt whatever that it was due to his personal influence and energy that the lodge was raised to its present prestige . Bro . A . W . Spinney , as Treasurer , said he was pleased

to be able to report a satisfactory balance-sheet . Bro . C . II . Cooper , in reply , hoped , with all the visiting brethren , that the VV . M . would have a happy , successful , and prosperous year of office . Other toasts followed .

During the dinner a nice orchestral band , under the direction of Bro . VV . II . Lidiard , played some choice selections of music . Bro . J . N . Pearcewasat the piano . Recitations , & c , were given by Bros . R . B . Twose , S . Jew , R . E . White , VV . Mitchell , F . T . Ellis , J . E . Bone , Stephens , J . Burton , W . Biscombe , W . D . B . Symons , and others . A most enjoyable evening was spent .

SOUTHPORT . Starkie Lodge ( No . 1070 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic buildings , on Monday , the 4 th inst . There were present : Bros . A . E . Smith , W . M . ; Max Isaac , S . W . ; James Piatt , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; James 11 . Barrow , P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; John Fletcher , Prov . G . D . ; William Piatt , P . P . G . Treas . ;

James Hesketh , P . M . ; Kcv . W . H . Marsden , P . P . G , Chap . ; Dr . T . R . Judson , P . M . ; John Wainwright , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . C Robinson , P . P . A . G . D . C ; C . E . Hiscock , and G . Rockliff , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . J , Lambert , P . M . 1357 , P . P . G . R . ; JohnChadwick , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . Sec , E . Lanes . ; John Christie , P . P . G . W . ) C . Webster , S . W . 22 S 9 ; lames Rose , LG . 22 SQ ; S .

J . Stephenson , W . M . 2 : 89 ; Thomas Gray , P . M ., 2289 j W . A . Tidswell , S . W . 2325 ; J . W . Hudson , LG . 2325 ; and F . Cave , 2325 . The lodge was opened , and , after the minutes had been confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . W . Piatt , P . P . G . Treas . who proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . Max Isaac , which ceremony he performed in a very

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efficient manner . The newly-installed Master invested the following brethren : Bros . Albert E . Smith , I . P . M . ; John C . Robinson , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Hesketh , J . W . ; James Piatt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Barrow , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . VV Marsden , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Wainwright , P . M ., S . D . ; Dr ' Judson , P . M ., J . D . ; John Fletcher , P . M ., I . G . ; and G . Rockliff , Tyler . Bro . J . J . Lambert was elected an hon . member .

After the transaction of the ordinary business , the lod ge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

UTTOXETER . Forester ' s Lodge ( No . 456 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 7 th instant , when Bro . R . T . Hardy was installed in the chair . There was a good gathering , both of members of the lodge as well as of visitors , and the lodge presented a brilliant appearance , about a third of those present wearing pro .

vincial honours , and 19 of the total number being Past Masters . At the request of the retiring W . M ., who had been out of health for some time , the ceremony was performed by a personal friend , Bro . J . M . Wood , P . M . 545 and 2487 , P . P . G . Reg ., who earned the work through admirably . The members present included Bros . C . I Bowers , W . M . ; VV . Vernon , P . M ., P P . G . S . B . ; I . 6

Hall , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; A . Parker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D E . Hodgkinson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Torrance , P . M . ' ; G . H . Tortoishell , P . M . ; J . H . Vernon , P . M . ; s ! Keeling , P . M . ; H . Bagshaw , P . M . ; W . H . J . Fletcher , P . M . ; Dr . Greenslade , P . M . ; W . R . Blair , P . M . 546 P . P . S . G . W . ; and the Rev . Prebendary Abud , P . P . G , Chap . The visitors included Bros . J . M . Wood , P . P . G .

Reg . ; T . B . Cull , P . M . 1587 , P . P . G . P . ; E . E . Almond , P . M . 1587 ; G . E . Walters , W . M . 54 6 ; W . Brickel P . M . 1715 ; J . T . Howson , W . M . 418 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Bromley , J . W . 546 ; J . G . Mayne , 15 S 7 ; A . Allerton , S . W . 418 ; H . A . Frewer , 24 S 7 ; J . Kendrick , 248 7 ; and E . K . N . Lawson , I . G . 1739 . The following were invested officers for the ensuing vear :

Bros . H . D . Goodwin , S . W . ; G . J . Hardy , J . W . ; the Rev . Prebendary Abud , Chap . ; A . Parker , Treas . ; G . H . Tortoishell , Sec ; Dr . Greenslade , D . C . ; H . Ward , S . D . ; J . Gandy , J . D . ; E . Hodgkinson , Org . ; A . D . Owen , I . G . ; J . P . Hall and H . Bagshaw , Stwds . ; and H . Wormington , Tyler . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned

to the Cross Keys Hotel , where excellent provision had been made for them by the host . The usual loyal and Grand and Provincial Grand toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . William Vernon proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , Bro . R . T . Hardy , " to whose personal character outside the lodge and his worth in Masonry he bore unqualified testimony , at the same time expressing his gratification at seeing him presiding over the lodge , in

which he would at once have some work to do . The high estimation in which Bro . Hardy is held was shown by the thorough heartiness with which the toast was received . The W . M ., having responded , proposed the toast of "The Visiting Brethren " ( taken early on account of some having to leave ) , Bros . Cull , Walters , Howson , and Kendrick responded . The toast Hst was then proceeded with in due course , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

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Duke of Fife Chapter ( No . 2345 ) . —The election meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Comps . I . Wyer , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . VV Folkard , H . ; A . Harvey , J . ; A . Robertson , Treas . ; C . Woods , S . E . ; J . A . Randall , P . Soj . ; VV . G . Boswell , 1 st A . S . ; S . G . Bonner , 2 nd A . S ., as S . N .: and C . Patrick ,

P . Z ., Janitor . Visitors : Comps . F . H . Randall , Soj . 2363 ; A . C A . Higerty , P . Z . 946 , P . P . G . Soj . Middx . ; and J . S . Tavner , J . elect 946 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . Rafferty , Corinthian Lodge , and , proving unanimously in his favour , he was impressively exalted , the work being unusually well

done , by request Comp . Higerty , P . Z . 946 , installed Comp . Tavner into the chair of J . Comment on his working is superfluous . The elections afterwards took place and were perfectly unanimous throughout , the result being as follows : Comps . J . W . Folkard , H ., as M . E . Z . ; A . Harvey , J ., as H . ; J . A . Randall , P . S ., as J . ; A . Robertson , Treas . ; Charlie Woods , S . E . ; W . G . Boswell , A . S .,

asb . IM . ; b . U . Bonner , A . S ., as P . S . ; C W . Munslow , Stwd ., as 1 st A . S . j J . Mitchell . Stwd ., as 2 nd A . S . ; T . Morris , as Stwd . j C . Patrick , P . Z ., as Janitor ; and J . Mitchell and T . Morris , as Auditors . Apologies for absence were received from Comps . Morris and Mitchell . It was unanimously resolved that a P . Z . 's jewel be presented to Comp . Wyer for his very hard work for the chapter .

alter tne meeting tne members spent a very happy evening together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were well received . Comp . Folkard , H ., in proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " drew attention to the able and energetic work of Comp . Wyer for two years . He was willing at all times , and a man who would be a credit to any chapter . On that evening his careful work had been particularly noticeable . i

, omp . wyer suitably responded , and then propose "The H . and J ., " eulogising their past labours , and expressing a hope that they might have a good year in then new offices . Comps . J . W . Folkard , H ., and Harvey , J ,, made effective and suitable speeches in reply , thanking ' members for the confidence reposed in them . The M . E . Z . said that , while it was necessary to have new

blood into any body , it was unusually satisfactory to have such exaltees as Comp . Rafferty . He came as a well recommended candidate , and had paid great attention to the working . He wished him all success . Comp . J . Rafferty made an interesting reply , saying how glad he was to be among them on that occasion . He hope " to be a credit to the chapter . The M . E . Z . proposed " The Treasurer and S . E ., " re- ' ' ring to their respective labours , Comp . A . Robertson , Treasurer , said that , financial ^ the chapter was a success , as it was in everything else .