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artillery was brought up , and breached the walls ; it was stormed and taken , our W . M . being prominent in the attack . He also took part in the actions at Chamurchi and at the Bala Pass . For his services he vvas repeatedly mentioned in dispatches . To all this 1 may add that he was distinguished vvith the gold medal of the Royal Artillery Institution in 1 S 71 , and subsequently obtained the

Staff College Certificate . By thus placing before you vvhat our W . M . has done in his military and literary capacities , you vvill be able to form some idea of vvhat he may achieve in the duties upon vvhich he now enters . I feel sure that he will rule and guide our lodge well , that he will encourage us in the labours vvhich are peculiar to the Ouatuor Coronati , and that , as we are a young- body , with much yet to do in

many ways , in order to carry out the objects we have in view , he vvill use every exertiontp foster and help our studies to the best of his ability ^ Js ^** - The remaining toasts vvere "The Founders and Past Masters , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by

Bro . Simpson , LP . M . ; "Ihe Correspondence Circle , by the Secretary , who called for replies from Bros . Dr . Morris and J . Newton ; "The Visitors , " replied to by Bro . Wilkinson in a speech of great humour ; and " The Officers , " in giving vvhich the W . M . pointed out that he measured thc willingness of all by the proofs given by Bro . Macbean , vvho habitually travelled up from Glasgow to carry out the duties entrusted to his care . JQ

Tivoli Lodge ( No . 2150 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , by dispensation from the M . VV . G . M . ; the alterations of the building from whence the lodge derives its name not being completed . There vvas a very large attendance of brethren to witness the installation of Bro . lames Stephens , W . M . elect , the company numbering

about So , of whom 6 3 vvere visitors—a high compliment to the hospitality of the members . There vvere present Bros . G . R . Bolton , W . M . ; M . S . McDonnell , I . P . M . ; James Stephens , S . W . ; J . J . Thomas , J . W . ; J . T . Lacey , Treas . j H . VV . Davie , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Mason , S . D . ; R . Schreiber , I . G . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M . ; E . H . Brown , P . M . ; C Hurler , W . C . Pritchard ,

R . Avros , A . Lachmann , A . Romano , and others . Visitors : Bros . Edward Terry , G . Treas . ; John Aird , M . P ., P . G , Stwd . ; F . Seager Hunt , M . P ., P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; R . Harvey , W . M . 77 ; Geo . Everett , P . M . 177 ; Haswell Turner , P . M . 1 C 0 S ; B . Kauffmann , P . M . 1732 ; F . L . Chandler , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; John King . I . P . M . 1692 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; Jas . Blythe , P . M ,

173 ; 1 * . Hoxley , P . M . 173 ; A . G . Boswell , I . P . M . 1339 ; Harry N . Price , W . M . 230 S ; E . Rogers , G . Stwd ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Wm . Drew , W . M . 733 ; H . R . Grover , VV . M . 1135 ; C . J . Biorn , P . M . 733 ; Geo . Wood , W . M . 1 CS 1 ; J . S . Terry , P . M . 507 j Edward White , P . M . 1305 j E . W . Allen , P . M . 173 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx . ; F . J . Eedle , P . M . 1441 ; John

Dillon , P . M . 15 G 7 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and many others . Lodge being opened , the minutes vvere confirmed , and the audit report received and adopted . The principal business of the evening was then proceeded with , and Bro . James Stephens duly installed as VV . Master by the retiring Master , Bro . Bolton , I . P . M ., in the presence of an unusually large Board of Installed Masters . The

following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . J . Thomas , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , J . W . ; J . Turk Lacey , Treas . ; H . W . Davie , P . M ., ' Sec ; H . R . Schreiber , S . D . ; A . T . Lachmann , J . D . ; J . A . Crawley , I . G . ; and C . Hurter , Stwd . The Installing Master , Bro . Bolton , I . P . M ., then concluded a capital rendering of the ceremony by an impressive delivery of the addresses .

Propositions having been received , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Venetian Room , where an excellent banquet was enjoyed , the newly-installed W . M . presiding vvith his customary geniality . There being an admirable programme of music—ably executed by Miss F . Wright , Madame J . Lennox , Miss A . Sampson , Bro . Cole , and Messrs . C . Tov , J . Gavvthrop ,

and H . Pope—the usual toasts vvere given " and responded to vvith commendable brevity . Bro . E . Rogers , G . Stwd ., returned thanks for the kind manner in which "The Grand Officers " had been proposeel and received . It afforded him a great deal of pleasure tc respond on that occasion , the J . W . having kindly invited him , and enabled him to see an old friend placed in the

chair . _ The majority of the brethren present vvere well acquainted with the duties of the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom . Bro . Edward Terry , G . Treas ., who had heen obliged to leave , would have responded in a more able manner for that toast , but not more heartily than he did . He congratulated the lodge on its prosperous condition , and wished the W . M ., in the name of the Grand

Officers , a successful year of office . Bro . Boltcn , I . P . M ., then rose and * said the W . M . having entrusted him vvith the gavel , the brethren vvould know the object was that he should propose a toast which was most agreeable to them . It was "The Health of their W . Master , " vvho was desirous that they should enjoy the fragrant weed , and he would not , therefore , detain them with a long speech . He could nothoweverplace that

, , toast before them without mentioning that Bro . James Stephens , the W . M ., vvas one of the founders of that ' lodge , and had taken , year by year , the offices required of him , until they had placed him in the position he now occupied . An honourable position the W . M . thought it , and the brethren knew it to be , and they also knew he was deserving ? ' it . They placed him therewith everv confidence , knowing

» e would discharge his duties ably , vvith kindness and consecration . The regard in which their W . Master was held ^ as proved by the very large number of W . M . ' s and '• M . ' s present that night . It vvas unnecessary to say anything further , and the brethren vvould therefore join heartily in drinking his health , ancl wishing him a successful year of olhce .

1 pv J * Stephens , W . M ., in reply , said that if the ,, '• ' , ' . ^ d 'd not ' 1 '"? complimentary of him the reception . pven him by the brethren vvould have more than made up ,. it , but , unfortunately , Bro . Bolton had spoken far too attermg ly . Their I . P . M . had said he vvas everything Ji at

vvas good , but he himself , perhaps , did not think so . pe , however , thanked the I . P . M . most heartily forthe ¦ incl manner in vvhich lie had proposed the toast , and "e brethren for their spontaneous reception of it . He A very proud indeed to think that his installation that night in the Tivoli Lodge should have J- , crowned vvith the success it had , and he thought he u * d say they had had the largest number present since the

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consecration , although the number of members had boen smaller than usual . They only numbered about 23 members , but that evening they sat down numbering- S 3 . Hc looked forward hopefully to the future when they would return to their head-quarters , from vvhich the lodge derived its name , and where , he believed , they were making splendid accommodation for Masonic lodges . They had been knocked

about , but those members left were thoroughly good and true Masons , and he believed the brethren could say that , although they had never sat down at so large a gathering * where the members mustered so small , yet they had never visited a lodge where greater unanimity prevailed , for they were united in one fraternal bond of friendship . He vvas , therefore , confident his year would be a successful one , and

hoped they would get back to their quarters before its termination . In conclusion , he ag * ain thanked them for their kindness . "The I . P . M . and Installing Master " was next given by theW . M ., vvho remarked that Bro . Bolton , I . P > L , had during the past year acted vvith kind hospitality towards the members , and finished vvith a good balance . In his Masonic experience , he ( the W . M . ) had heard thc installation

ceremony worked in as good a manner as most Freemasons , but hc did not think he had ever heard it worked in a more perfect manner than the I . P . M . had rendered it that night . The brethren at the last meeting voted Bro . Bolton a jewel in recognition of his excellent services , vvhich he had extreme pleasure in attaching- to his breast , and might lie live long to wear it in the Tivoli Lodge .

Bro . G . R . Bolton , I . P . M ., thanked the brethren very deeply for their reception , and the members in particular for presenting him vvith the jewel by which he could be recognised as a P . iM . of the Tivoli Lodge . They were a young lodge , and he was proud of their lodge . His reason vvas that it was a small one , and he should be reluctant to have it made a large lodge . During the past year it had been one

continual round of pleasure , and he hoped to be spared to see their lodge become old and perfect in the ritual , for those who understood and acted up to the principles of Masonry would certainly not forget the Masonic Charities . " The Visitors " vvas proposed in felicitious terms by the Worshipful Master , who accorded the visiting brethren a very hearty and fraternal welcome , and , after referring to

the Masonic qualities and services of the majority present , concluded his remarks by coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Seager Hunt , M . P . ; W . Drew , W . M . 733 ; Grover , W . M . 1135 ; Guy ; Geo . Wood , W . M . 1601 ; and Harry N . Price , W . M . 230 S . Bro . F . Seager Hunt , M . P ., P . M ., replying , said that , when he saw the grand array of distinguished Masons

anstdingupin response to the call of the W . M ., he felt somewhat chagrined by the thought that he was not nearly so high up in Masonry as many around him , and he also thought that precedence would not be given him to respond . As reference had been made by the W . M . to the fact that he had expressed a wish to go away , he would explain that he had given an undertaking to look in at an entertainment

with vvhich he was connected , and the brethren vvould therefore forgive him . Reference had been made to the smallness of that lodge . It vvas his good fortune to be present at the consecration , and he vvas then certain from the way in which the work was performed , and from his own knowledge of those who had undertaken the offices then put upon them by the W . M ., that that lodge vvould become distinguished .

I ' rom the way the work vvas done that evening , he vvas certain those of the brethren vvho were not members of the lodge would say that , go where they vvould in the Masonic world , they vvould not see the work performed with greater ability than in the Tivoli Lodge . He vvas sure they vvould say that the Past Master who installed the W . M . performed his duties in a way they vvould like to equal , and they

vvould all agree that the W . Master vvho had been so installed , from his past experience and great knowledge of Masonry , and his determination to carry out thoroughly any work he undertook , vvas one calculated to raise the reputation of any lodge . Those who were initiated into that lodge during the ensuing year would be impressed by the manner in vvhich the ritual would be brought before them ,

and vvould go away deeply impressed with the beauteous doctrines of the ritual . The visitors were therefore sure that that lodge had a great and bright future before it . Speaking for himself and for that section for whom it was his duty to respond , he thanked the members for their kindness in inviting them , for allowing them to witness the ceremony , and afterwards for giving them that refreshment which had

proved that , although the number of the members was small , their hearts were large , and which had afforded the visitors an exemplification of one of the qualities which ought to belong to every Mason . Bro . W . Drew , VV . M . 733 , also returned thanks , and vvas followed by the brethren whose names had been coupled

with the toast . Other toasts vvere given , the proceedings terminating with the Tyler's toast . The menu cards and programme of music , whicb were prepared with great care by the W . M . in the early English style , afforded considerable amusement and enjoyment to the brethren , by whom they were keenly appreciated .

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BEAMINSTER . Beaminster Manor Lodge ( No . i 367 ) .-The 1 ioth regular meeting of this lodge took place on the 5 th inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , when the following * were present : Bros . C . Toleman , W . M . ; R . Toleman , I . P . M . ; H . Maunder , S . W . ; C G . Purkis , P . M ., D . C , acting J . VV .: James Andrews , Treas . ; A . Hann , Sec . ; O . M .

Beament , S . D . ; R . England , J . D . ; W . Oxley , I . G . ; S . Cox , P . M ., Stwd . ; J . Reed , Tyler ; J . S . Webb , P . M . ; Chas . Hann , P . M . ; S . R . Baskett , P . M . ; and E . Woodbury , 34 6 , Toronto , Canada , North America . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . read a letter from Bro . Baskett , announcing that after consultation

with the Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . Grand Secretary , and the Prov . Grand Mark Master , he had decided to offer himself as a candidate for the Secretaryship of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and asking for the support of the lodge . Bro . Baskett then explained the position of affairs at some length , and said that his chances of success very largely depended on the hearty support of his friends . Bro . J . IS . Webb , P . P . J . G . W ., as the oldest

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P . M . of the lodg * e , in a few appropriate observations , pro posed " That this lodg -e desires to record its high opinion of Bro . Baskett , and considers him , from the active part he has always taken in the cause of Masonic Charity , eminently fitted for the post of Secretary to the Royal Masonic

Institution for Boys , and pledges itself and the brethren individually to support his candidature by every means in its power , and authorises him to add the name of this lodge to the list of his supporters . " The resolution was seconded by the W . M ., supported by Bro . J . Andrews , P . M ., and , on being put to the brethren , was carried

-. con . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

BERKHAMPSTEAD . Berkhampstead Lodge ( No . 504 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , on Friday , the Sth " inst . Bro . J . G . Robinson , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . S . R . Timson , S . W . ; Charles Bullock , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , Sec ; FA A . Lane , P . M . ; Foster , P . M . ; Hobson , P . M . ; A . VV . Voisey ,

S . D . ; Wm . Lowndes , J . D . ; J . T . Rowe , P . M ., D . of C . ; Austin , Clarke , Bunker , Dvvight , Hill , and Pearson . Visitor : Bro . J . A . Miller , W . M ' . 22 S . Lodge having * been opened , ancl the summons read , Bro . Robinson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . T . Rowe , and Bro . Clarke vvas raised by the latter to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being very ably and correctly carried out . The Committee appointed in

September to make arrangements with the new landlord of the hotel for increased accommodation , handed in their report , vvhich was considered satisfactory and adopted , and , on the motion of Bro . Pearson , seconded by Bro . Voisey , S . D ., it was unanimously resolved "That the sum of £ 100 be paid out of the lodge funds on fulfilment of the terms arranged by the Committee . " Lodge vvas closed , and the brethren then dined together , a pleasant evening being- the result .

BEVERLEY . Constitutional Lodge ( No . 294 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Register-square , when , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., the chair was occupied by the I . P . M ., Bro . Sydney Smith . There vvere also present Bros . T . Turner , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Kemp , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; H . Adams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Marshall ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; M . M . Westerby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; E . Bryan , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; C . Goulding , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . D . Blackman , P . M . ; Thomson Foley , S . W . ; G . Shaw , J . W . ; J . Cooper , Treas . ; J . Edgar , Sec . ; D . Morley , S . D . ; G . Robshaw , J . D . ; T . Dixon , D . C . ; J . R . Lane , I . G . ; R . Pape , Stwd . ; J . Westerby , Tyler ; F . W . Adams , T . Wood , J . Knight , H . Wray , G . A . Herring , W . Green , and others . Visitors : Bros . L . Brekke , 250 ; W . R . Watson , 1040 ; and R . ' Smith ,

1040 . I'he lodge having been opened , the brethren received the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . M . C . Peck , P . G . Std . Br . England , P . P . S . G . W ., in due Masonic form , and after the customary salutations , he delivered a conversational lecture on "TheCraft , its Ancient and Modern condition . " In the course of the address vvas given an outline of the

history of Freemasonry from its supposed origin to the present time , interspersed vvith amusing illustrations and anecdotes . He also exhibited the military commissions and Masonic diplomas of Bro . Acklam , the founder of the Constitutional Lodge in 1793 , which , being handed round for inspection , induced some instructive and interesting remarks from several present upon the many curious antiquities

belonging to the lodge and its ancient records . At the conclusion of the address a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer , and the lodge vvas closed . The brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , vvhich was enlivened by the fine singing of Bro . Robshaw and other brethren , accompanied by Bro . Goulding , P . M ., and a most enjoyable evening was passed .

FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., Bro . Henry Hartley , P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , viz . : Bros . J . Wilkinson , S . W . ; J . Wakefield , J . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; B . Craig , P . M ., Sec , as S . D . ; J . Singers , J . D . ;

J . Pickering , I . G . ; C . Bland , Tyler ; J . Webb , W . Shaw , VV . Barwise , J . Richardson , S . Haistings , J . McHarry , W . M . 19 S 9 , J . Tilford , W . Wilson , and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , two candidates were balloted for and initiated , and on the motion of

the S . W ., seconded by the J . W ., and supported by the W . M ., it was unanimously resolved that Bro . Dalrymple ' s Stewardship to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution be supported , and that the two Wardens' chairs be endowed . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " from Lodges S 72 , 1267 , and 19 S 9 , the lodge was closed .

HITCHIN . Cecil Lodge ( No . 449 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Sun Hotel , when the following vvere present : Bros . Franklin , W . M . j Hales , S . W . j Shilcock , J . W . ; J . H . Gilbertson , S . D . ; Albert Gilbertson , J . D . ; R . S . Brookes , I . G . j C . B . Coope , I . P . M . ; Fitch , P . M ., Sec ; R . Shillitoe , P . M ., P . P . J .

G . W . ; F . Shillitoe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; VVm . Sworder , P . M . ; Durrant , P . M . ; Shirley , P . M . ; Brookes , jun ., R . IT . Baker , F . J . Fordham , Hawks , Fuller , and Worsley , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Ward and Nash . Bro . Coope , I . P . M ., having opened the lodge , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . E . Simpson , 159 , vvas balloted for and elected a joining member . Bro . Short was

passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Hales , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . F . Shillitoe re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Fitch proposed , and Bro . Fuller seconded , that Bro . F . Shillitoe be appointed representative of the lodge on the Provincial Board of

Finance . Bros . Fordham , Brookes , and Fuller were added to the Audit Committee , which was re-appointed . Bro . Worsley vvas elected Tyler , and Bro . Short , Asst . Tyler . The resignations of Bros . Harold Cooper and Balding were received vvith regret . A brother having been proposed as a joining member , the lodge vvas closed .