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be struck at the marked attention they had paid to the beautiful ceremony , and the impression it had made upon them . Hc had great pleasure in proposing the toast . Bros . Jenkins , King , Pemberton , and Griffiths most appropriately replied , pledging themselves to endeavour to carry out all that had been so ably propounded to them to the best of their ability . The toast of " The I . P . M . and Past Masters " vvas next

given by the W . M ., vvho strongly . eulogised the admirable work of Bro . Lewis in the Third Degree , and Bro . Scurrah , P . M ., in his secretarial duties . Bros . Lewis and Scurrah most ably responded . " The Visitors " vvas next given in highly complimentary terms by the W . M ., vvho most heartily welcomed them to the lodge . This toast met with a most cordial reception , and vvas

very tersely responded to by Bros . Stone , Goodchild , Searl , Ososki , Crofts , and Garrard very suitably acknowledging the compliment paid them , and remarking upon the excellent working they had witnessed . That of " The Treasurer and Secretary "the Worshipful Master stated vvas one worthy of the best reception from alt the brethren , for they vvere two such excellent officers and showed the deepest interest in the lodge .

Bro . Stiles , Treas ., replied that he vvas pleased that the lodge vvas in a flourishing condition and its financial position vvas sound . He vvas always well received in the lodge , and would state the hearty reception and support he vvas receiving from all parts of London in his candidature for Grand Treasurer next year . Bro . Scurrah said he also greatly appreciated the kind expressions of the W . M ,, and , in conclusion , read a letter of apology from the J . W ., and a telegram from Bro .

Ashley expressing hearty good wishes . The toast of "The VV . M . Elect " vvas given in complimentary terms , and replied to most ably . " The Officers " received just praise , and was suitably replied to by Bro . Powell . The Tyler's toast closed a most successful and happy meeting . Some excellent music was rendered by Bros . Crofts , Searl , Stansall , and H . C . Parsons ( elocutionist ) . Bro . Searl ably presided at the piano .

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BROXBOURNE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —One of the most successful meetings of this flourishing lodge vvas held on Saturday , the yth instant , at the Crown Hotel . The brethren present vvere Bros . C . M . Coxon , VV . M . ; I . G .

Cobb , LP . M . ; H . T . Nell , P . M ., S . W . ; W . Ball , P . M ., as J . VV . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E . H . Moore , S . D . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., as J . D . ; W . Sammes , Stwd ., as I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; N . Pearce , W . Kennedy , J . B . Lester , H . T . Hipweli , J . R . Bickers , and W . E . Goodwins . The visitors vvere Bros . R . E . Hunt , P . M . 45 ; C H . Denny , I . G . 1 G 71 ; F . Jones , Stwd . 548 ;

G . S . Manuelle , 45 ; Tom Taylor , 45 ; and H . Stafford Trego , 1 S 39 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read , a ballot vvas taken for Messrs . James R . Bickers and VV . E . Goodwins , candidates for initiation . This proving unanimous , they vvere duly initiated . Bro . J . B . Lester vvas raised to the Degree of M . M . An exhibition of the working of the lodge was given , Bros . Petch , P . M ., and Cobb , I . P . M .,

taking part in the ceremonies , and the result vvas highly satisfactory , the W . M . expressing his intention during his year of ofiice to divide the work between himself and the Past Masters on every possible occasion . The by-laws vvere read , and a verbal alteration made in accordance vvith notice given . A candidate vvas proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed . After an hour spent in rambles in the gardens or to the

various places of interest , the brethren re-assembled and dined . Before proceeding vvith the toasts the W . M . said that as they vvere favoured vvith such a display of musical talent on that occasion he felt he should not he studying the enjoyment of the brethren if much time vvas taken up in speech-making , he therefore intended to make the toasts as few and as brief as possible . "The Queen and the Craft" vvas given and honoured , followed by " God save the Oueen , " sung by Bro . H . T .

Nell , P . M . In proposing the toast of " The Initiates , " the Worshipful Master said unless new vigour vvas constantly introduced into a lodge it could not prosper . Any lodge which had no initiates must of necessity stagnate and decay . They vvere not likely to fall into that condition , they vvere proud of their lodge and its membership , for good men and true

had been brought within their circle who had not failed to prove a credit to the lodge and to Freemasonry . They each and all considered it incumbent on them to do all in their power to promote good feeling , good fellowship , and harmony in the lodge . He vvas confident that their brothers , the initiates , would do their duty in that respect . They had taken a step that day which he trusted they might have

every reason to congratulate themselves upon . They might accept his assurance that they had become members of a lodge which had a good reputation , vvhich they would be expected to assist in maintaining . He was intimatel y acquainted vvith Bro . Bickers , and Bro . Goodwins vvith his

musical talents would prove a great acquisition . They were very pleased to receive them into the lodge , and he trusted tbat the career they had that day commenced might prove honourable to themselves and to Freemasonry . 1 he toast was most cordially received and Brcs . Bickers and Goodwins replied in suitable terms .

The next toast was " The Visitors . " The Worshipful Master said he thought they had the reputation of being a gocd working lodge , also of being one which did all ic possibly could in aid of the Charities of the Order ; they vvere desirous of maintaining a reputation for hospitality .

Many lodgesmct in moresumptuously furnished rooms . Their festive board might be filled vvith delicacies which could not bc offered to visitors there , hut they bad picturesque surroundingsnotoften met vvith , and they took second place to no lodge in the warmth of the welcome they extended to

visitors . The toast vvas received with thc ulmost heartiness , and all the visitors present said a few words in reply . It only remains to refer to what was really the most interesting feature of the evening , the musical part . Seldom

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is a lodge favoured with a more interesting programme , or such an array of talent as vvas present on this occasion . Details cannot be given , but Bros . Nell , Moore , Hipweli , Kennedy , and Goodwins , members of the lodge , and Bro . Tom Taylor , a visitor , did their utmost to make the evening ' s entertainment a success . Bro . Tom Taylor sang

a song written and composed by Bro . W . E . Goodwins , which was heartily applauded . Bro . H . S . Trego , Mus . Bac , Oxon , accompanied . The VVorshipful Master having tendered his sincerest thanks to those brethren vvho had so ably contributed to their entertainment , the Tyler ' s toast terminated a most enjoyable evening .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there vvere present Bros . J . M . Behrendt , W . M . ; J . Constable , LP . M . ; R . JN . Brunyee , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Fox , J . W . ; R . Wood , P . P . S . G . B ., Sec ; T . Staniforth ,

P . P . G . P ., Chap . ; W . Chamberlain , P . M ., D . C . ; H . L . Burtonsbaw , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Faulkner , S . D . ; W . Pickering , J . D . ; R . VVressell and J . Turner , Stwds . ; G . Naylor , Tyler ; T . Horobin , P . P . G . W . ; W . Burtonsbaw , A . Taylor , J . Batty , E . Shillito , and C . Cundall . Visitors Bros . W . Langbridge , 2078 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; F . Webb , VV . M . 242 ; E . Nevvsum , S . W . 242 ; J . F . Tasker ,

P . G . S . ; C . Pawson , S . W . 296 ; W . Kingdon , LP . M . Coo ; E . Simpson ; W . Martin , S . D . 2259 ; R . Pape , J . D . 294 ; J . Hemingbrough , P . M . 209 S ; VV . F . Tasker , 296 , P . G . S . ; and others . The lodge was opened , and Bro . Horobin presented Bro . Brunyee , W . M . elect , to the Installing Master , Bro . Behrendt . 1 he Wardens' chairs vvere occupied by Bros .

Langbridge and Constable ; the Deacons' chairs by Bros . Horobin and Chamberlain ; and Bro . Kingdon acted as I . G . After the installation the working tools were given and salutations under Bro . Chamberlain , and thc addresses vvere given by Bros . Staniforth , Constable , and Langbridge . The VV . M . appointed the following as officers : Bros . Behrendt , LP . M . ; C . Fox , S . W . ; J . Faulkner , J . VV . ; R . Wood ,

P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . Constable , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Chamberlain , P . M ., D . C ; J . F . Watson , Treas . ; T . Staniforth , Almoner and Charity Steward ; H . Burtonsbaw , P . P . G . O ., S . D . ; W . Pickering , J . D . ; W . VV . Scholey , I . G . ; J . Wressel , J . Turner , and C . Meadley , Stewards ; and G . Naylor , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were given b y the visitors , vvith apologies by telegrams and letters from absent brethren .

After the lodge vvas closed , the brethren vvere photographed in clothing by Bro . W . Pickering , and afterwards adjourned to the Darby and Joan , where a substantial banquet vvas prepared by Bro . C . Cundall . After ample justice had been done to the good things provided , the usual toast list was gone through , and a most enjoyable evening vvas the result .

DERBY . Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —In the presence of an imposing assembly of brethren , including numerous Grand and Provincial Grand Ofiicers , Bros . Philip Armstrong vvas , on the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , duly installedas W . M . for the ensuingyear . Among those present vvere Bros . James de Bels Adam , the Mayor of Liverpcol , Prov . S . G . W . ; S . G . Sinclair , G . D . ; C . J .

Bannister , P . G . S . B . of England ; R . T . Britten , P . G . S . of VV . ; Andrew Kirkpatrick , P . G . S . B . ; J . Newall , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; Robt . Foote , P . P . G . Treas . ; G . A . Hanadon , P . P . G . Treas . ; John Houlding , CC , P . P . G . R . ; Dr . D . D . Costine , P . P . Grand Registrar ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . Arrnitage , P . P . A . G . S . ; R . Warriner , P . P . G . S . of W . ; C . Bargery , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Tunstall , P . P . G . S . of W . W . A . Vines . P . P . G . D . C .: 1 . C . Robinson . P . P .

A . G . D . C ; J . R . Bottomley , P . P . A . G . D . C ; j . Turner , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Tarbuck , S . W . 2316 ; C Birch , 203 ; R . Shacklady , VV . M . 249 ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . 594 ; JPhelan , S . VV . 594 ; E . R . Latham , P . M . 594 ; J . J . Boyle , P . M . 823 ; J . Mantle , W . M . S 23 ; J . M . King , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M . S 23 ; J . Davies , I . P . M . 1035 ; J . Unsvvorth , P . M . 10 SG ; W . Rawsthorne , I . P . M . 1182 ; J . Edwards , P . M . 1182 ; J . Woodward , W . M . 1325 ; E . C Jones , I . P . M . 1325 ; T . Guile , P . M . 1325 ; T . j . Jannon , P . M . 1325 ; VV . Evans , S . W . 1325 ; G . W . Baron , W . M . 1393 ; N . Christinsen , S . D . 1393 ; W . M'Gauley , P . M . 1505 ; J .

Scott , J . W . 1094 ; W . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; H . Round , P . M . 1609 ; I . Roberts , jun ., S . W . 1713 ; W . Bushell , W . M . 175 G ; J . Milne , S . W . 175 G ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . 175 6 ; J . Molyneux , P . M . 175 6 ; C . Johnson , I . P . M . 175 6 ; S . H . Perry , W . M . 2215 ; E . Pritchard , Sec . 2215 ; H . F . Neale , S . W . 24 S and 2290 ; R . G . Bradley , P . M . 2294 ; Eli Brooks , P . M . 2294 ; E . Fletcher , J . D . 1031 ;

R . H . Webster , P . M . 2215 ; H . Jackson , S . D . C 05 ; Eaton Batty , S . D . 1609 ; J . Evans , W . M . 10 SG ; A . Kite . W . M . elect S 23 ; W . Maddox , P . M . S 23 ; G . Grant , P . M . 605 ; Simon Jude , P . M . 241 ; and Wm . Jones , P . M . 1299 . The installation ceremony vvas performed in a very effective manner by the outgoing W . Mt , Bro . VVm . Gosling , assisted by Bro . Joseph Sharpies , P . M . The newly-installed

W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Gosling , LP . M . ; T . P . Hodgson , S . W . ; A . S . Heath , J . VV . ; George Beeken , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph Sharpies , P . M ., D . C ; John Parry , S . D . ; Wm . Briscoe , J . D . ; Win . Hudson , Org . ; Geo . MacDonald , I . G . ; and D . W . L . Amie , R . Robertson , J . Pritchard , E . Griffiths , J . O . Griffiths , and Samuel Perkins , Stwds . The brethren , to the number of about 130 , subsequently

sat down to the annual installation banquet , served by Bro . Casey , the House Steward , and a pleasant musical evening was afterwards spent , Bro . Armstrong's year of office being thus auspiciously inaugurated . During the evening the retiring W . M . was presented with a chaste gold Past Master's jewel , a massive silver collar jew . I , and Past Master's collar , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

DEVONPORT . St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 yth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Granby-street , to install Bro . J . T . Allingham , S . W ., as thc VV . M . for ihe year ensuing . The Installing Officers were Bros . A . A . Donovan , the retiring VV . M . ; C Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . T . Crosley , P . M . ; and I . Joliffe , P . M . Among the installed Masters present were Bros . J . Osborne , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ;

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] . R . Dugdale , P . M . ; H . J . Haynes , P . M . ; C Tozer P . M . ; Rev . Dr . T . Lemon , P . M . iSy , P . P . S . G . W . ; R ' Pike , P . M . 230 , P . P . G . Org . ; G . Cassell , P . M . me " P . P . G . P . Cornwall ; J . Gidley , P . M . 2025 , P . P . G . Std . Br . W . Fowler , P . M . 1212 ; W . P . Jenkins , P . M . 1212 ; w L . Lavers , P . M . 1255 ; VV . Vigers Harris , W . M . 230 and W . H . Botterell , W . M . 1255 . The lodge having heen opened , the officers vvere invested

as follows : Bros . A . A . Donovan , LP . M . ; W . Goodfellow S . W . ; W . J . Everett , J . W . ; C . Watson , P . M ., P . p . G . D . C , Treas . ; J . Osborne , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; T . W . Martyn , Reg . ; Rev . A . J . Hamlyn , Chap . ; H . Worth , S . D . ; F . Huxham , J . D . ; H . R . V . Ball , L . R . A . M ., Org . ; A . L . Roberts , D . C ; G . Trick , I . G . ; T . Dunstan , S . Baker , A . E . Lamb , and T . C . Heard , Stwds ; and C . Henderson , Tyler . Previous to the installation ceremony a candidate vvas initiated into

Freemasonry . At the close of lodge business the brethren , to the number of 70 , adjourned to the Freemasons' Club , Plymouth , where an excellent banquet vvas prepared by the Manager , Bro . S . Harvey , and und'r the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . J . Allingham , a very enjoyable evening vvas passed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and acknowledged .

Among the many visiting Past Masters and brethren present at the banquet vvere Bros . J . R . Lord , P . M . 1247 ; E . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 ; S . Woolley , P . M . 202 ; J . Black , P . M . 1136 ; W . Coath , P . M . S 93 ; A . W . Spinney , P . M . 105 '; C . F . Matherson , S . W . 2025 ; G . Olver , S . W , 1099 ; Thomas Shears , 202 ; and T . Lean , 105 . The evening gathering vvas much enlivened vvith some excellent songs , recitations , and instrumental music by several members of the lodge and visitors .

DONCASTER . St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Netherhall-road , when there vvere present Bros . F . Webb , W . M . ; J . Fitzgerald , LP . M . ; E . Newsum , S . W . ; F . J . Forth , P . M ., Sec , ; C . Woodhouse , S . D . ; T . Foster , J . D . ; F . H . Buckland , LG . ;

H . C White , Org . ; G . Smith , Stwd . ; F . D . Walker , A . Parkin , A . W . Fretwell , C . Goldthorpe , F . Rand , J . Rayner , J . F . Hanson , T . W . Turner , W . H . Chambers , H . Foster , C . Hopkinson , J . H . Pawson , and J . Hirst and W . Mason , Tylers . Visitor : Bro . J . Constable , 1482 and 22 59- .......

A successful ballot vvas taken for Mr . Denison . It vvas resolved that the lodge take over the whole of the Nether Hall Club premises , which will doubtless eventually add to the further interest and convenience of the brethren . After other matters of detail had been discussed , thc lodge vvas closed , and the brethren afterwards enjoyed the pleasures of a supper in the lodge ante-room .

FRIZINGTON . ArJecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held in the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., Bro . Robinson , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . John Wakefield , I . P . M . ; W . Shaw , S . VV . ; 1 . Armstrong , J . W . ; G . Dalrymple ,

Treas . ; W . Brown , Sec ; E . Jackson , S . D . ; R . Douglas , LG . ; J . Gordon , T y ler ; H . Hartley , P . M . ; VV . Barvvise , C . L . Lawson , J . H . Watson , R . Wilkinson , and W . Heathcote , P . M . 19 S 9 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which one candidate vvas balloted ior and accepted , one passed , one raised , and four proposed . With " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

GREAT STANMORE . Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Abercorn Hotel on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there vvere present Bros , lapheth Ticlcle , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., W . M . ; VV . R . Shutt , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , S . W . ; E . C Kilsby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , J . W . ; R . W . Bilby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ;

J . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; A . J . Oliver , LP . M . ; E . H . Southgate , S . D . ; E . Stockdale , J . D . ; VV . P . Blatchford , LG . ; A . J . H . Goldney , W . M . elect ; J . Very , Tyler ; W . T . Buck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; W . T . Ramsden , W . E . Mackley , F . H . White , W . F . Brown , T . Shepherd , Rev . F . C . Finch , LL . D ., D . H . Tumber , and C . Woodrow . Visitors : Bros . J . Duncan , VV . M . 59 ; S . B . Wilson , P . M . 59 ; W . Rickwood , P . M .

192 ; C . Nelson , W . M . 7 S 1 ; Milton Smith , 19 ; J . ! ' {• Merrett , 19 ; VV . A . Neades , 53 ; E . Nelson , 177 ; J * Herron , 206 ; A . Weston , 101 ; M . Barnard , 749 i _ " Percy Monckton , 1 S 27 ; H . V . Crump , 1972 ; and E . H . Moore , 227 S . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bros . C Woodrow , 170 S ; D . H . Tumber , 1472 ; and T . H . Wales , 1926 , were

unanimously elected members . The Treasurer ' s balancesheet vvas presented by Bro . Bilby , and showed an improved financial position . This , vvith the report of the Audit Committee , was adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Buck presented the W . M . elect , Bro . Arthur Hone Goldney , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded vvith and excellently conducted , Bro .

Shutt rendering the addresses with especial ability . lh , VV . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . HH . Southgate , S . VV . ; E . Stockdale , J . W . ; J . Tickle , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . F . C . Finch , LL . D ., Chap . ; W . T . Blatchford , S . D . ; T . Sheppard , J . D . ; F . W . White , I . G . ; E . C . Kilsby , P . M ., Of . J \ V . M . Brutton . A . D . C .: W . R . Shutt . P . M .. and VV . I ' --

Mackley , Stewards ; and J . Very , Tyler . Letters of regret vvere read from the Grand Sec , Bro . Letchworth , P ; tU ' Howard H . Room , P . G . Sec ; and Thompson , V . G . Org . Essex ; and other brethren . Reference vvas made to tne loss of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., and a vote of condolence to the family passed . . „ Other formal business and " Hearty good wlsh 'r . brought the lodge to a close , and the brethren adjourned i "

the banquet . . In the interim the brethren assembled in the lawn tenrn grounds , and were photographed in groups by Bro . Weston . At the banquet the usual toasts were honoured . . , , The W . M ., in proposing "The M . W . G . M ., " said triw the Prince of Wales , amidst the many greater calls ui > him , never forgot his Masonic duties . , . t ,, Bro . John Laurence Mather , P . A . G . D . C . reply ! " !? 101