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a great measure owing to the ability of its first Master . The W . Master thanked Bro . Buss and the brethren for receiving the toast so cordially , also thanking the founders for proposing him as their first Master . He had worked hard for the welfare of the Mizpah Lodge and should continue to do so . He hoped and believed he hael given satisfaction to the brethren or they would not have voted him a P . M . 's
jewel . " The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bros . P . M . Rogers , Pcndlebury , Adamson , and Patten . " The Health of the W . M . elect and Officers " brought a very agreeable evening to a close , having been enlivened by the artistic performance of Bros . Bergmann and Hill on the pianoforte , and the effective singing of Bros . Avery , Patten , Medcalf , Wilson , anil Meitcr , Bro . Pendlebury
obliging the company with a recitation . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , March 7 th , at the Masonic Hall , Bath , Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . M . in the chair , supported bv F . J . Brown , I . P . M . ; Capt . Peel Floyd , P . M . ; R . Carey , P . M . ; J . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; Ruble , P . M . ; I . S . Turner , P . M . ; all the officers
except the Jun . Steward being 111 their places : Bros . Geo . Falkner , S . W . ; P . Braham , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Hunt , S . D . ; C . VV . Radway , J . D . ; Gummer , Sec ; T . Wilton , D . C . -, Capt . Robinson , I . G . ; Merer ; and Ames , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tjler . There were also present Bros . J . W . Murlis , J . Wilton , VV . Peace , C . Wilkinson , Baldwin , Cartaiel , and several others . The visitors
were Bros Caldicott , Dutton , Shaw , Sumsion , 53 . The lodge was opened at 7 . 40 , the minutes read and confirmed . A letter was read from Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins , P . M ., pleading illness as excuse for absence , the W . M . remarking how sorry he was to hear of the doctor ' s illness and absence , as his courteous manner and oftimes useful counsel ann advice were always very much missed ; similar lctlerfrom
Bro . Holmes ; and to complete the disappointment , letters from the two candidates who where to have been passed , thus depriving the brethren of any working ceremony . The report of the permanent committee in reference to the disposal of a grant- from Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Ledge for the children of a deceased brother , also some slight alteration in one or two cf ' . he bye-laws , was
considered satisfactory , and pending a few slight alterations and preliminaiies was ordered to stanel over for confirmation till the next meeting . A slight discussion took place on a motion as regards some small compliment , being paid to the W . M ., in recognition of his taking the chair and its onerous duties for the second year ; ordered to be entered as notice of motion for the next agenda paper . The W . AI .
announced he hail received a request from Grand Loelge , that nn Masons made by the Grand Orient of France should be admitted , unless they acknowledge their belief in the G . A . O . T . U ., which was received with unanimous acclamation . He also informed the lodge that owing to the failure of a large banking firm in London , the funds of nearly all the Masonic charities were placed in some
jeopardy . A vote of thanks was then proposed by Bro . J . S . Turner , P . M ., to the visiting brethren , which being carried by acclama'ion , Bro . Caldicott returned thanks on his own anil others' behalf , expressly allueling to the fact that he felt pleasure in returning to Bath , a city he had been intimately connected with , and that the Royal Cumberland was the first lodge he has entered since his return from
abroad . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , at 9 . 15 . p . m . There will be a lodge of instruction held on Thursday , March 21 st . MIDDLETON . — Imperic-il George Lodge ( No . 7 8 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'I hursday , Jan . 24 th , at the Assheton Arms Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . W . Percival , in the chair , supported by the
following officers : Bros . G . Bradbury , I . P . M .-, F . Fothergill , S . VV . : J . Hatton , J . W . ; H . Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hewitt , Secretary ; P . Lawton , J . D . ; J . Eckersley , I . G . ; J . Wood , P . M ., D . C , P . A . G . D . C * The loilge having been opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree-. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the traditional history
wos give . i to Bros . Jowett and Tetlow by Bro J . Wood . The lodge was lowered to the First Degree . Bro . Yoxall having resigned the office of I . G ., theW . M . appointed Bro . Eckersley , who was ace rdingly invested by P . M . Bro . J . Wood . Bro . J . Reid signed and received his Grand Lodge certificate . Bro . F . Hooper ' s resignation was read and acceptcel . " 1 learty good wishes " were accoreleel from Loelges 467 , 1011 , 103 . 1 . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony , ar . d the brethren retired from labour to refreshment .
WINDSOR .-Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W . M ., Bro . Schiemann , presided , supported by Bros . Roberts , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treasurer ; Pears , S . D . ; Cousins , J . D . ; J . D . Dixon , P . P . G . D . C , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies , Tcoley , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Organist ; Evans ,
I . G . ; Andrews , S . ; Hume , P . G . S ., I . P . M . ; . Stedwell P . M . ; Bryetl , P . M . ; Reid , P . M . ; Long , P . M . ; Ncedham , P . M . ; and others Visitors , Bro ? . Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . D ., N . rfok ; Powell P . M . 771 ; Cole , 742 ; Pudnell , VV . M ., 139 ( 5 , anel Johnson , 771 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read , the VV . M . raised Bros . Turton , Fairclough , and Harris , passed Bros . Wheeler and Hinckley , and
initiated into Freemasonry Mr . Victor Emanuel Stevens . The initiation and joining fees of the loelge were both raised to ten guineas . After some other business had been transacted the lodge was closed in due form . BRIGHTON . — Royal York Lodge ( No . 314 ; .
—The annual installation of the officers of this lodge took place in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . Among lliuse piescnt were Bros . John H . Scott , Dep . Prov . G . M . of Sussex ; J . Dixon , P . M ., 271 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , J . W ., 3 8 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; V . P . Freeman P . M ., 732 , Prov . G . Secretary ; T . S . Byass , P . M ., 1465 ,
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Prov . S . G . D . ; T . II . Crouch , P . M ., 851 , Prov . J . G . D . ; J . M . Kidel , P . M ., 732 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; C . Sandeman , P . M ., 313 , G . A . D . of C . ; A . King , 271 , Prov . G . Organist ; W . Read , P . M .. 6 f > , G . Pursuivant ; | . Farncombe , P . M ., 311 , W . T . Nell , P . M ., 31 s , W . G . Sharp , P . M ., 1141 , Prov . G . Stewards ; S . T . Foat , VV . M . ; C . VV . Hudson , J . VV . ; T . Packham , Secretary ; R . Pope , S . D . ; G . Nash ,
J . D . ; T . Chandler , D . C ; W . II . Gibson , I . G . ; H . Payne , Steward ; James Curtis , P . M . ; C . Wren , P . M . ; J . Everall , P . M . ; ' W . Hudson , P . M . ; C . Lara \ P . M . ; W . Cunningham , P . M . ; J . Rielge , 11 . B . Robinson , Alexander Sinclair , A . Lawler , James Wood , H . Kent , W J . Smith , W Skeats , W . Anderson , G . C Taylor , S . P . Weston , L . Grande ] , J . Bradford , J . Baker , C . J . Carter ,
J . W . Wells , J- Simmonds , F . Downard , W . H . Hailey , W . G . Bayliss , R . Erridge , J . W . Staples , P . VV . Taylor , R . Nicholson , F . Willard , T . Hughes ( Tyler ) , A . W . McKcllow , George R . Lockyer , G . Emery , R . T . Nye , W . Burrell , W . T . Eversheel , C . Golding , and J . Newman . Among the remaining visitors were Bros . W . Kuhe , P . M ., 271 , P . M ., 1636 ; J . Miller , W . M . iSS ;
E . Bridges , 311 ; J . Hill , Organist , 732 ; J . S . Walters . 1 S 8 ; R . B . Highams , 217 ; D . Longrigg , 1572 ; II . F . Hauxwcll , J . D ., 732 : F . Daniel , I . G ., 73 : ; W . Smithers , 10 3 d ; G . H . Clements , 1636 ; A . Campbell , 933 ; C . Pelger , 52 , 304 , 575 , W . M . ; F . T . Colwell , 5 6 ; H . S . Gales , 1636 ; II . Anderson , I > 23 ; F . Perridgr , 79 , P . M . ; T . Binsted , ( , z , P . M . ; C . F . May , 730 ; G . J .
Parkman , 8 ( S . C ); F . Harrison , P . M ., 804 ; J . Willing , P . M ., * 77 . ' 5 ° 7 ' . - Carpenter , P . M .,, P . P . S . G . D ., 732 ; Herbert Langton , 271 ; B . Bennett , S VV ., 73 }; Frank Holford , W . M ., 811 ; G . Smith , P . P . G . P ., 732 * ; H . E . Cox , 16 3 6 ; R . Paig , 421 ; VV . G . Thomson , 1348 ; H . Davy , W . M ., 732 ; G . M . MeWhinnie , W . M ., 1466 ; T . Cunningham , 754 ; T . J . Sabine , P . M ., 7 V irto . W . M ., 141-,, P . P . G . S . B .,
Middlesex ; H . Freeman , P . M ., 311 ; D . Roberts , P . M .. 759 ; F . C . Petton , 299 ; G . Cole , Organist , 1 ( 136 ; H . Anscombs . 177 ; W . Smith , P . M ., 732 ; G . D . Legge , 72 ; H . J . Jennings , 177 ; A . Henderson , P . M ., 242 ; S . Ridley , Treasurer , 732 ; W . O . Cheesman , 16 3 6 ; J . Sayers , 16 3 6 ; W . Hoc , 1636 ; P . Wilkinson , 271 ; C . Ackland , 205 ; E . M . Hay , 1 ; Henry 11 . Hughes , 811 , Assist . Tyler . An
apology was tendered on behalf of the Rt . VV . Bro . Sir Walter W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , who was prevented by an attack of bronchitis from attending at the installation ceremony . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Foat , was succeeded by Bro . / .. J . Hawke * , who was most impressively installed into office by Bro . C Sandeman , P . M .. 31 $ , Prov . G . A . D . of C . The newly-elected W . M .
next proceeded to the installation of his officers , who were elected as follows-.-Bro . C . W . Hudson , S . W . ; Bro . T . Packham , J . VV . ; Bro . 1-1 . Saunders , Treasurer ; Bro . R . J Pope , S : cretary ; Bro . G . Nash , S . D . ; Bro . W . H . Gibson , J . D . ; Hro . T . Chandler , D . C ; Bro . W . J . Smith , I . G . ; Bro . G . R . Locker , Steward ; Bro . II . Payne , Steward ; Bro . T . Hughes , Tyler . At the termination of the
installation ceremonies thebrethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a splendid banquet was served by Bros . Sayer and Marks , who fairly excelled their previous efforts , and gave universal satisfaction . The chair was taken by the newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . A . J . Ilawkes . who was supported hy the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge alicady mentioned and the P . Masters of the Brighton
anil Provincial Loelges . Upwards of 130 sat down , the gathering of brethren beinir one of the largest ever held in Brighton or the county . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . C VV . Hudson , S . W . ; R . J . Pope , Secretary ; and T . Packham , J . W . After the banquet the Chairman gave " The Queen and the Cralt ; " " H . R . I I . lhe Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of En gland , " and "The V . W . Bro . Lord
Skelmers ale , Deputy-Provincial G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " To the last toast Bro . W . Kuhe , P . G . O ., and Bro . W . H . Wood responded . The Chairman , in proposing "The Health of The Rt . VV . Bro . Sir Walter W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , " regretted that , through indisposition , the Provincial Grand Master of the county was absent . I le and those present
were much disappointed , and had anticipated that after a lapse of twenty years , during which no official visit had been made by the Prov . G . M . and his officers to the York Lodge , that they would have been honoured with Sir Walter's presence . All , however , were hopeful that he would soon be able to resume his Parliamentary antl Masonic duties . The Chairman ne xt proposed " The W .
Bro . John H . Scott . Dep . Prov . G . M . of Sussex , and the Officers of the Prov . G . Loilge , Present and Past . " Bro . Scott , in responding , remarked that he never experienced greater cmbarrasmerit , for although as D . P . G . M . he had at times to act for the Prov . G . M ., and after 25 years ' experience that was a comparatively easy task ; he had never previously been called , upon to represent him . He
found it impossible , and others would also be similarly situated , to fill the place of the genial , kind old English gentleman whose absence they all deplored . The lot of the Prov . G . Officershad oflate beencastin pleasant places ; they had visited all paitsof the county , and found Masonry flourishing . He hoped soon to fiuel their Prov . G . M . again busy with them . Bro . J . W . Stride ' , P . M . 31 ; , proposed
the W . M-, who , l . e remarked , was a gooel example to younger Masons . Bro . A . J . Hawlees on rising to respond was warmly received . He felt proud to think that after six years' membership of the York Loelge he had reached the highest post of honour the members could confer upon him . The W . M . next gave "The Visitors , " to which Bros . II . Dave )' , Pelger , and Sabine responded .
He next gave ' The Past Masters , " to which Bros . C . Lamb ( ex-Mayor ) , and W . R . Wood responded . " The Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by Bros . C . W . Huelson , P . Packham , and R . J . Pope . " The Initiates , " to which Bros . C . J . Carter , Taylor , ami Downam replied . The T yler ' s toast completed the programme . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . J . Hill , R . Nicholson , G . Cole , W . Roc , J . Ebcrall , and C j .
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Carter . Bro . W . Kuhe contributed pianoforte solos in his usual artistic manner , while Bros . Roe anel Gates gave a pianoforte duct . Bro . W . Roe was a most efficient accompanist . The pleasures of the evening were further enhanccd by variations given in good style by Bros . C . W . Hudson and T . Binsted . NORTHAMPTON . —Pomfret Lodge ( No .
3 60 ) . —There was a rather larger attenelancc than usual at this lodge on Thursday week . The W . M , Bro . T . Whitehouse ; F . Gadsby , S . W . ; H . W . Parker , J . W . ; J . S . Norman , S . D . ; T . K . Wood , J . D . ; G . Elian , I . G . ; G . Robinson , ( P . M . ) , Sec ; J . T . Green , ( P . M . ) D . C . ; J . U . Stanton , ( P . M . ) and Jno . Bingley , Stewarels , and Bros . B . Wilkins , M . A . Beoeroe and R . Winter , P . M . 's ,
with a good muster of brethren , were present at the time fixed for opening lodge . Mr . Edward Haynes and Mr . Joseph Sadler were balloted for , and were duly elected . The ceremony of installation was performed by the W . M ., the various officers taking their parts in a very commendable manner . On the adjournment , the brethren did full justice to the Fourth Degree , and the
remainder of the evening passed off most agreeably . FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge for the installation of theW . M . elect , Bro . F . H . Fidel , ' W . M . of 1436 , was held on Tuesday , rhe jth inst ., in the Council Chamber of the Town Hal' , the me of which was kindly granted by the Worshipful the Mayor . There was a large muster of the
members and visiting biethren . The installation ceremony was ably performed hy Bro . R . White , P . M . 1331 , P . P . G . P . of Hampshire . The W . M . elect being already W . M . of 1436 , a dispensation from the G . M ., sanctioning his installation as W . M . of 5 : 8 , was read . Previous to this Bro . W . Dunk was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft , anil two gentlemen , Messrs . Eleirielge and Webster , were
initiateel into the " Entered Apprentice ' s , " Degree , which ceremonies were performed by the Installing Master , the effect being greatly enhanced by the introduction of music , a very superb harmonium , valued at 40 guineas , having that day been presented to the lodge by Bro . P . J . Ashton and II . S . Roberts , who had contributed the handsome sum of 2 ; guineas towards it , the remainder being supplemented
by individual subscriptions from the membcis present . A very handsome neatly designed new ballot box was also presented to thelodge by Bro . Holbein ; in addition to a new Brussels carpet floor cloth by the VV . M ., and a new signature book for the members by Bro . Joseph . The W . M . having been duly installed , proceeded to appoint his officers for tile ensuing year , viz : —Bros . Earnshaw , LP .
M . ; Klatt , S . W . ; R . Biker , J . W . ; Joseph , Treas . ; Stock , Sec ; W . ll . IIoad , S . D ., Andrews , J . D . ; Holbein , I . G . ; H . S . Roberts , Organi-t ; and J . Baker , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , ane ! 39 of thr . brethren and visitors adjourned to the Koyal Pavilion Hotel , where a recherche banquet was prepared . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Lewis Crombie , P . M . 33 , P . G . D ., P . P . G . M . of Aberdeen
( who had that elay become a joining member of the lodge ); Bio . F . Sladden , W . M . 125 ; Bro . E . Nichols , P . M . 1046 ; Bro . E . Ashdown , P . M . 125 ; Bro . C . Gosby P . M . 1436 ; T . J Pulley , S . D . 34 " , 1714 ; Bros . H . W . Duncan , Alfred Taylor , H . Brett , and A Keeler , 1436 ; Bro . J . It . Miller , S . O . ; 125 ; and Bro . H . T . Cobay , J . W . 12 s ; Bro . S . R . Elms , jun ., 199 . On the removal of the
cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . L . Crombie responded for the M . W . G . M . and Officers of the Grand Lodge . "The Health of the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Provincial Officers , Past and Present , " wire given and responded to . ' The Health of the VV . M . " was next given by Bro . Earnshaw , P . M ., and briefly but ably acknowledged by him . The healths of the "Installing Master , " Bro . R ,
White , " the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " the ' Visitors" ( responded to Bro . Ashdown , P . M ., 125 ); and the " Masonic Charities , " with the Tyler ' s toast , concluded one of the most successful meetings the Temple Lodge has some years past had the good fortune to record . The evening ' s entertainment was well sustained by the admirable singing of Bros . Carter , Lawler , and Large ( of
Lonilon ) accompanied on the harmonium and pianoforte by Bro . II . S . Roberts , Organist . During the evening the sum of five guineas was collected for the " Masonic Charities , " with which it was proposed to purchase a life governorship in the Boys' School , to be invested in the name of Bro . Earnshaw , the retiring P . M . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —
The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , anil as these meetings are looked upon as most enjoyable reunions , a goodly number of the brethren and visitors gathered round the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Butter , when he ascended the chair for the purpose of opening the lodge . The officers were as usual punctual , and
present , and took their proper place-s as follows : —T . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treasurer ; Jas . Chapman , S . D . ; R . J . Cook , J . D . ; H . Mason , I . G . ; H . Pryce , D . C ; C . Cooke , Organist . The following Past Masters were also present : Bros . C . Couplind , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; W . T . Vincent , I . P . M . ; and A . (' enfold . Among the c mpany were F . J .
Dawson , P . M . 703 ; G . Crawford , P . M . 700 ; H . Bickerstaff , P . M . 1329 ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; A . Woodley , S . W . 700 ; E . B . Buer , 1349 ; T . E . Hasse-11 , D . C 13 ; O . Weiss , 1076 ; C . Jolly , ( Freemason ) , and others . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting and approval of Mr . W . Agate anel Mr . R . Turrell , which was happily anil unanimously effected . The lodge was opened
in lhe Second Degree , and Bro . C . W . Russell was examined and entrusted , and after the lodge hael been opened in the Third Degree , that brother was raised to the Sublime Degree in the most devout anel impressive manner by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed , and the candidates initiated into Freemasonry in proper form , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
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a great measure owing to the ability of its first Master . The W . Master thanked Bro . Buss and the brethren for receiving the toast so cordially , also thanking the founders for proposing him as their first Master . He had worked hard for the welfare of the Mizpah Lodge and should continue to do so . He hoped and believed he hael given satisfaction to the brethren or they would not have voted him a P . M . 's
jewel . " The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bros . P . M . Rogers , Pcndlebury , Adamson , and Patten . " The Health of the W . M . elect and Officers " brought a very agreeable evening to a close , having been enlivened by the artistic performance of Bros . Bergmann and Hill on the pianoforte , and the effective singing of Bros . Avery , Patten , Medcalf , Wilson , anil Meitcr , Bro . Pendlebury
obliging the company with a recitation . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , March 7 th , at the Masonic Hall , Bath , Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . M . in the chair , supported bv F . J . Brown , I . P . M . ; Capt . Peel Floyd , P . M . ; R . Carey , P . M . ; J . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; Ruble , P . M . ; I . S . Turner , P . M . ; all the officers
except the Jun . Steward being 111 their places : Bros . Geo . Falkner , S . W . ; P . Braham , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Hunt , S . D . ; C . VV . Radway , J . D . ; Gummer , Sec ; T . Wilton , D . C . -, Capt . Robinson , I . G . ; Merer ; and Ames , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tjler . There were also present Bros . J . W . Murlis , J . Wilton , VV . Peace , C . Wilkinson , Baldwin , Cartaiel , and several others . The visitors
were Bros Caldicott , Dutton , Shaw , Sumsion , 53 . The lodge was opened at 7 . 40 , the minutes read and confirmed . A letter was read from Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins , P . M ., pleading illness as excuse for absence , the W . M . remarking how sorry he was to hear of the doctor ' s illness and absence , as his courteous manner and oftimes useful counsel ann advice were always very much missed ; similar lctlerfrom
Bro . Holmes ; and to complete the disappointment , letters from the two candidates who where to have been passed , thus depriving the brethren of any working ceremony . The report of the permanent committee in reference to the disposal of a grant- from Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Ledge for the children of a deceased brother , also some slight alteration in one or two cf ' . he bye-laws , was
considered satisfactory , and pending a few slight alterations and preliminaiies was ordered to stanel over for confirmation till the next meeting . A slight discussion took place on a motion as regards some small compliment , being paid to the W . M ., in recognition of his taking the chair and its onerous duties for the second year ; ordered to be entered as notice of motion for the next agenda paper . The W . AI .
announced he hail received a request from Grand Loelge , that nn Masons made by the Grand Orient of France should be admitted , unless they acknowledge their belief in the G . A . O . T . U ., which was received with unanimous acclamation . He also informed the lodge that owing to the failure of a large banking firm in London , the funds of nearly all the Masonic charities were placed in some
jeopardy . A vote of thanks was then proposed by Bro . J . S . Turner , P . M ., to the visiting brethren , which being carried by acclama'ion , Bro . Caldicott returned thanks on his own anil others' behalf , expressly allueling to the fact that he felt pleasure in returning to Bath , a city he had been intimately connected with , and that the Royal Cumberland was the first lodge he has entered since his return from
abroad . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , at 9 . 15 . p . m . There will be a lodge of instruction held on Thursday , March 21 st . MIDDLETON . — Imperic-il George Lodge ( No . 7 8 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'I hursday , Jan . 24 th , at the Assheton Arms Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . W . Percival , in the chair , supported by the
following officers : Bros . G . Bradbury , I . P . M .-, F . Fothergill , S . VV . : J . Hatton , J . W . ; H . Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hewitt , Secretary ; P . Lawton , J . D . ; J . Eckersley , I . G . ; J . Wood , P . M ., D . C , P . A . G . D . C * The loilge having been opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree-. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the traditional history
wos give . i to Bros . Jowett and Tetlow by Bro J . Wood . The lodge was lowered to the First Degree . Bro . Yoxall having resigned the office of I . G ., theW . M . appointed Bro . Eckersley , who was ace rdingly invested by P . M . Bro . J . Wood . Bro . J . Reid signed and received his Grand Lodge certificate . Bro . F . Hooper ' s resignation was read and acceptcel . " 1 learty good wishes " were accoreleel from Loelges 467 , 1011 , 103 . 1 . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony , ar . d the brethren retired from labour to refreshment .
WINDSOR .-Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W . M ., Bro . Schiemann , presided , supported by Bros . Roberts , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treasurer ; Pears , S . D . ; Cousins , J . D . ; J . D . Dixon , P . P . G . D . C , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies , Tcoley , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Organist ; Evans ,
I . G . ; Andrews , S . ; Hume , P . G . S ., I . P . M . ; . Stedwell P . M . ; Bryetl , P . M . ; Reid , P . M . ; Long , P . M . ; Ncedham , P . M . ; and others Visitors , Bro ? . Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . D ., N . rfok ; Powell P . M . 771 ; Cole , 742 ; Pudnell , VV . M ., 139 ( 5 , anel Johnson , 771 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read , the VV . M . raised Bros . Turton , Fairclough , and Harris , passed Bros . Wheeler and Hinckley , and
initiated into Freemasonry Mr . Victor Emanuel Stevens . The initiation and joining fees of the loelge were both raised to ten guineas . After some other business had been transacted the lodge was closed in due form . BRIGHTON . — Royal York Lodge ( No . 314 ; .
—The annual installation of the officers of this lodge took place in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . Among lliuse piescnt were Bros . John H . Scott , Dep . Prov . G . M . of Sussex ; J . Dixon , P . M ., 271 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , J . W ., 3 8 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; V . P . Freeman P . M ., 732 , Prov . G . Secretary ; T . S . Byass , P . M ., 1465 ,
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Prov . S . G . D . ; T . II . Crouch , P . M ., 851 , Prov . J . G . D . ; J . M . Kidel , P . M ., 732 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; C . Sandeman , P . M ., 313 , G . A . D . of C . ; A . King , 271 , Prov . G . Organist ; W . Read , P . M .. 6 f > , G . Pursuivant ; | . Farncombe , P . M ., 311 , W . T . Nell , P . M ., 31 s , W . G . Sharp , P . M ., 1141 , Prov . G . Stewards ; S . T . Foat , VV . M . ; C . VV . Hudson , J . VV . ; T . Packham , Secretary ; R . Pope , S . D . ; G . Nash ,
J . D . ; T . Chandler , D . C ; W . II . Gibson , I . G . ; H . Payne , Steward ; James Curtis , P . M . ; C . Wren , P . M . ; J . Everall , P . M . ; ' W . Hudson , P . M . ; C . Lara \ P . M . ; W . Cunningham , P . M . ; J . Rielge , 11 . B . Robinson , Alexander Sinclair , A . Lawler , James Wood , H . Kent , W J . Smith , W Skeats , W . Anderson , G . C Taylor , S . P . Weston , L . Grande ] , J . Bradford , J . Baker , C . J . Carter ,
J . W . Wells , J- Simmonds , F . Downard , W . H . Hailey , W . G . Bayliss , R . Erridge , J . W . Staples , P . VV . Taylor , R . Nicholson , F . Willard , T . Hughes ( Tyler ) , A . W . McKcllow , George R . Lockyer , G . Emery , R . T . Nye , W . Burrell , W . T . Eversheel , C . Golding , and J . Newman . Among the remaining visitors were Bros . W . Kuhe , P . M ., 271 , P . M ., 1636 ; J . Miller , W . M . iSS ;
E . Bridges , 311 ; J . Hill , Organist , 732 ; J . S . Walters . 1 S 8 ; R . B . Highams , 217 ; D . Longrigg , 1572 ; II . F . Hauxwcll , J . D ., 732 : F . Daniel , I . G ., 73 : ; W . Smithers , 10 3 d ; G . H . Clements , 1636 ; A . Campbell , 933 ; C . Pelger , 52 , 304 , 575 , W . M . ; F . T . Colwell , 5 6 ; H . S . Gales , 1636 ; II . Anderson , I > 23 ; F . Perridgr , 79 , P . M . ; T . Binsted , ( , z , P . M . ; C . F . May , 730 ; G . J .
Parkman , 8 ( S . C ); F . Harrison , P . M ., 804 ; J . Willing , P . M ., * 77 . ' 5 ° 7 ' . - Carpenter , P . M .,, P . P . S . G . D ., 732 ; Herbert Langton , 271 ; B . Bennett , S VV ., 73 }; Frank Holford , W . M ., 811 ; G . Smith , P . P . G . P ., 732 * ; H . E . Cox , 16 3 6 ; R . Paig , 421 ; VV . G . Thomson , 1348 ; H . Davy , W . M ., 732 ; G . M . MeWhinnie , W . M ., 1466 ; T . Cunningham , 754 ; T . J . Sabine , P . M ., 7 V irto . W . M ., 141-,, P . P . G . S . B .,
Middlesex ; H . Freeman , P . M ., 311 ; D . Roberts , P . M .. 759 ; F . C . Petton , 299 ; G . Cole , Organist , 1 ( 136 ; H . Anscombs . 177 ; W . Smith , P . M ., 732 ; G . D . Legge , 72 ; H . J . Jennings , 177 ; A . Henderson , P . M ., 242 ; S . Ridley , Treasurer , 732 ; W . O . Cheesman , 16 3 6 ; J . Sayers , 16 3 6 ; W . Hoc , 1636 ; P . Wilkinson , 271 ; C . Ackland , 205 ; E . M . Hay , 1 ; Henry 11 . Hughes , 811 , Assist . Tyler . An
apology was tendered on behalf of the Rt . VV . Bro . Sir Walter W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , who was prevented by an attack of bronchitis from attending at the installation ceremony . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Foat , was succeeded by Bro . / .. J . Hawke * , who was most impressively installed into office by Bro . C Sandeman , P . M .. 31 $ , Prov . G . A . D . of C . The newly-elected W . M .
next proceeded to the installation of his officers , who were elected as follows-.-Bro . C . W . Hudson , S . W . ; Bro . T . Packham , J . VV . ; Bro . 1-1 . Saunders , Treasurer ; Bro . R . J Pope , S : cretary ; Bro . G . Nash , S . D . ; Bro . W . H . Gibson , J . D . ; Hro . T . Chandler , D . C ; Bro . W . J . Smith , I . G . ; Bro . G . R . Locker , Steward ; Bro . II . Payne , Steward ; Bro . T . Hughes , Tyler . At the termination of the
installation ceremonies thebrethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a splendid banquet was served by Bros . Sayer and Marks , who fairly excelled their previous efforts , and gave universal satisfaction . The chair was taken by the newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . A . J . Ilawkes . who was supported hy the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge alicady mentioned and the P . Masters of the Brighton
anil Provincial Loelges . Upwards of 130 sat down , the gathering of brethren beinir one of the largest ever held in Brighton or the county . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . C VV . Hudson , S . W . ; R . J . Pope , Secretary ; and T . Packham , J . W . After the banquet the Chairman gave " The Queen and the Cralt ; " " H . R . I I . lhe Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of En gland , " and "The V . W . Bro . Lord
Skelmers ale , Deputy-Provincial G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " To the last toast Bro . W . Kuhe , P . G . O ., and Bro . W . H . Wood responded . The Chairman , in proposing "The Health of The Rt . VV . Bro . Sir Walter W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , " regretted that , through indisposition , the Provincial Grand Master of the county was absent . I le and those present
were much disappointed , and had anticipated that after a lapse of twenty years , during which no official visit had been made by the Prov . G . M . and his officers to the York Lodge , that they would have been honoured with Sir Walter's presence . All , however , were hopeful that he would soon be able to resume his Parliamentary antl Masonic duties . The Chairman ne xt proposed " The W .
Bro . John H . Scott . Dep . Prov . G . M . of Sussex , and the Officers of the Prov . G . Loilge , Present and Past . " Bro . Scott , in responding , remarked that he never experienced greater cmbarrasmerit , for although as D . P . G . M . he had at times to act for the Prov . G . M ., and after 25 years ' experience that was a comparatively easy task ; he had never previously been called , upon to represent him . He
found it impossible , and others would also be similarly situated , to fill the place of the genial , kind old English gentleman whose absence they all deplored . The lot of the Prov . G . Officershad oflate beencastin pleasant places ; they had visited all paitsof the county , and found Masonry flourishing . He hoped soon to fiuel their Prov . G . M . again busy with them . Bro . J . W . Stride ' , P . M . 31 ; , proposed
the W . M-, who , l . e remarked , was a gooel example to younger Masons . Bro . A . J . Hawlees on rising to respond was warmly received . He felt proud to think that after six years' membership of the York Loelge he had reached the highest post of honour the members could confer upon him . The W . M . next gave "The Visitors , " to which Bros . II . Dave )' , Pelger , and Sabine responded .
He next gave ' The Past Masters , " to which Bros . C . Lamb ( ex-Mayor ) , and W . R . Wood responded . " The Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by Bros . C . W . Huelson , P . Packham , and R . J . Pope . " The Initiates , " to which Bros . C . J . Carter , Taylor , ami Downam replied . The T yler ' s toast completed the programme . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . J . Hill , R . Nicholson , G . Cole , W . Roc , J . Ebcrall , and C j .
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Carter . Bro . W . Kuhe contributed pianoforte solos in his usual artistic manner , while Bros . Roe anel Gates gave a pianoforte duct . Bro . W . Roe was a most efficient accompanist . The pleasures of the evening were further enhanccd by variations given in good style by Bros . C . W . Hudson and T . Binsted . NORTHAMPTON . —Pomfret Lodge ( No .
3 60 ) . —There was a rather larger attenelancc than usual at this lodge on Thursday week . The W . M , Bro . T . Whitehouse ; F . Gadsby , S . W . ; H . W . Parker , J . W . ; J . S . Norman , S . D . ; T . K . Wood , J . D . ; G . Elian , I . G . ; G . Robinson , ( P . M . ) , Sec ; J . T . Green , ( P . M . ) D . C . ; J . U . Stanton , ( P . M . ) and Jno . Bingley , Stewarels , and Bros . B . Wilkins , M . A . Beoeroe and R . Winter , P . M . 's ,
with a good muster of brethren , were present at the time fixed for opening lodge . Mr . Edward Haynes and Mr . Joseph Sadler were balloted for , and were duly elected . The ceremony of installation was performed by the W . M ., the various officers taking their parts in a very commendable manner . On the adjournment , the brethren did full justice to the Fourth Degree , and the
remainder of the evening passed off most agreeably . FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge for the installation of theW . M . elect , Bro . F . H . Fidel , ' W . M . of 1436 , was held on Tuesday , rhe jth inst ., in the Council Chamber of the Town Hal' , the me of which was kindly granted by the Worshipful the Mayor . There was a large muster of the
members and visiting biethren . The installation ceremony was ably performed hy Bro . R . White , P . M . 1331 , P . P . G . P . of Hampshire . The W . M . elect being already W . M . of 1436 , a dispensation from the G . M ., sanctioning his installation as W . M . of 5 : 8 , was read . Previous to this Bro . W . Dunk was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft , anil two gentlemen , Messrs . Eleirielge and Webster , were
initiateel into the " Entered Apprentice ' s , " Degree , which ceremonies were performed by the Installing Master , the effect being greatly enhanced by the introduction of music , a very superb harmonium , valued at 40 guineas , having that day been presented to the lodge by Bro . P . J . Ashton and II . S . Roberts , who had contributed the handsome sum of 2 ; guineas towards it , the remainder being supplemented
by individual subscriptions from the membcis present . A very handsome neatly designed new ballot box was also presented to thelodge by Bro . Holbein ; in addition to a new Brussels carpet floor cloth by the VV . M ., and a new signature book for the members by Bro . Joseph . The W . M . having been duly installed , proceeded to appoint his officers for tile ensuing year , viz : —Bros . Earnshaw , LP .
M . ; Klatt , S . W . ; R . Biker , J . W . ; Joseph , Treas . ; Stock , Sec ; W . ll . IIoad , S . D ., Andrews , J . D . ; Holbein , I . G . ; H . S . Roberts , Organi-t ; and J . Baker , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , ane ! 39 of thr . brethren and visitors adjourned to the Koyal Pavilion Hotel , where a recherche banquet was prepared . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Lewis Crombie , P . M . 33 , P . G . D ., P . P . G . M . of Aberdeen
( who had that elay become a joining member of the lodge ); Bio . F . Sladden , W . M . 125 ; Bro . E . Nichols , P . M . 1046 ; Bro . E . Ashdown , P . M . 125 ; Bro . C . Gosby P . M . 1436 ; T . J Pulley , S . D . 34 " , 1714 ; Bros . H . W . Duncan , Alfred Taylor , H . Brett , and A Keeler , 1436 ; Bro . J . It . Miller , S . O . ; 125 ; and Bro . H . T . Cobay , J . W . 12 s ; Bro . S . R . Elms , jun ., 199 . On the removal of the
cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . L . Crombie responded for the M . W . G . M . and Officers of the Grand Lodge . "The Health of the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Provincial Officers , Past and Present , " wire given and responded to . ' The Health of the VV . M . " was next given by Bro . Earnshaw , P . M ., and briefly but ably acknowledged by him . The healths of the "Installing Master , " Bro . R ,
White , " the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " the ' Visitors" ( responded to Bro . Ashdown , P . M ., 125 ); and the " Masonic Charities , " with the Tyler ' s toast , concluded one of the most successful meetings the Temple Lodge has some years past had the good fortune to record . The evening ' s entertainment was well sustained by the admirable singing of Bros . Carter , Lawler , and Large ( of
Lonilon ) accompanied on the harmonium and pianoforte by Bro . II . S . Roberts , Organist . During the evening the sum of five guineas was collected for the " Masonic Charities , " with which it was proposed to purchase a life governorship in the Boys' School , to be invested in the name of Bro . Earnshaw , the retiring P . M . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —
The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , anil as these meetings are looked upon as most enjoyable reunions , a goodly number of the brethren and visitors gathered round the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Butter , when he ascended the chair for the purpose of opening the lodge . The officers were as usual punctual , and
present , and took their proper place-s as follows : —T . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treasurer ; Jas . Chapman , S . D . ; R . J . Cook , J . D . ; H . Mason , I . G . ; H . Pryce , D . C ; C . Cooke , Organist . The following Past Masters were also present : Bros . C . Couplind , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; W . T . Vincent , I . P . M . ; and A . (' enfold . Among the c mpany were F . J .
Dawson , P . M . 703 ; G . Crawford , P . M . 700 ; H . Bickerstaff , P . M . 1329 ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; A . Woodley , S . W . 700 ; E . B . Buer , 1349 ; T . E . Hasse-11 , D . C 13 ; O . Weiss , 1076 ; C . Jolly , ( Freemason ) , and others . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting and approval of Mr . W . Agate anel Mr . R . Turrell , which was happily anil unanimously effected . The lodge was opened
in lhe Second Degree , and Bro . C . W . Russell was examined and entrusted , and after the lodge hael been opened in the Third Degree , that brother was raised to the Sublime Degree in the most devout anel impressive manner by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed , and the candidates initiated into Freemasonry in proper form , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were