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year , Bro . L . J . Frost . The installation , as well as the two other ceremonies , were admirably carried out by Bro . Radcliffe , a member of thc lodge , and one of the best working Masons in the Craft . The lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served in

Mr . Francatell's best style . After the cloth was removed , the usual toasts wcre proposed in short but appropriate terms by the W . M ., who this year also serves as Grand Steward , and who on proposing the health of the Prince of Wales , took occasion to refer to the gratifying manner in which tlie

fewremarks he had made in the last Grand Lodge relating to Danish Masonry ( the W . M . being himself a Dane ) had been received . Thc visitors present were Bros . Binckes , Webster , Beal , Sutro , Peebles , Mc'Cabe , Averillo , and Sairle Clark , and as the W . M . expressed his inability to malce a

choice who was to return thanks to the Visitors ' toast , he requested each of the visitors to speak for himself , which lead to a series of amusing and characteristic speeches . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent music under thc direction of Mr . Nelson Henrv , of the Stella Glee

Union . The soloists were Miss McDonnell , and Messrs . Henry White and Nelson Henry . Bro . Beecroft , P . G . O ., a member of the lodge also charmed the brethren by his masterly execution on the piano . The brethren separated about eleven , after having spent a most agreeable evening .

The Lodgeof Asaph . No . 1319 . —This lodge held its regular monthly at Freemasons' Hall , on the 5 th inst . The business of the meeting was the passing of Bros . Hutchins and Hodges , and raising Bros . F . Pritchard and Kaufmann . Both ceremonies were impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . Charles

Coote . Propositions were taken for Messrs . J . Ratcliffe ( Professor of Music ) , Henry Lazarus ( do . ) , and G . R . Egerton ( do . ) , for initiation , and for joining members the names of Bros . Ambrose Austin , concert agent , and Henry Nicholson , Professor of Music , were submitted . There were present :

Bros . C . Coote , P . M ., W . M . ; E . J . Jones , P . M ., LP . M . ; J . M . Chamberlin , P . M ., S . W . ; James AVcaver , P . M ., P . G . O . Middlesex , J . W . ; E . C . Frewin , S . D . ; C . S . Jy kell , J . D . ; W . A . Tinney , I . G . ; H . J . Tinney , Org . ; W . H . Stephens , D . C . ; J . Boatwright , T . Edgar , C . Harper ( jun . ) , H .

Montague , G . Horton , ] . M . Ball , H . Synelers , W . A Easton , J . Egerton , J . Baker , E . Terry , J . Strachan , W . Graves , L . Silberberg , E . Swanborough , G . A . Compton , E . H . Reynolds , and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Strachan , G . Pritchard , F . Pritchard , C . Kaufmann , and J . Coppey . The lodge was closed with solemn prayer .

PROVINCIAL . BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . _ y . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present ; Bros . R . W . Knowles , W . M . ; W . H . Wright , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . ; T .

H . Winder , Prov . G . Purs . ; James Pilkington , S . W . ; W . Slater , J . W . * , John Sharpies , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., Sec ; J . Walker , S . D . ; Horrocks , J . D . ; Freeman , I . G . ; Brown , Rutter , and Crowther , Stewards ; Robinson , Newton , and Harwood , P . M . ' s ; James Mayon , Rev . F . Brindley , and E . Ainsworth ; and the following visitors :

Bros , the Rev . Philip Haines , 20 4 , and Ainsworth , 1024 . After other business had been transacted , Bro . the Rev . Frederick Brindley was raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bro . E . Ainsworth passed to the degree of F . C , both ceremonies being performed by Bro . Robert Harwood , P . M . Three candidates for initiation wcre proposeel , and thc lodge was then closed .

SOUTHEND . —The Priory Lodge , No . rooo . —The annual meeting of this flourishing lodge for the installation of Bro . Samuel Cox , of Shoebnryness , the W . M .-elect for the ensuing year , took place at the lodge-room in the Midleton Hotel , Southend , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., the ceremony of installation

being very ably performed by W . Bro . William Pissey , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . Essex . TheW . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . A . Wardell , S . W . ; J . R . Hemman , J . W . ; Frederick Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., re-elected Treas . ; W . Smith Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Sword-bearer , re-appointed Sec ;

Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Worcestershire , re-appointed Chaplain ; Albert Lucking . S . D . ; E . E . Phillips , J . D . ; H . Rowley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Dir . oi Cers . ; W . Frost and W . J . Chignell , Stewards ; W . Chaplin , I . G . ; B . Notley , P . M ., Tyler . At thc close of the business , the brethren , about thirty in number , sat down to an

excellent banquet , provided by Mrs . Cantor , of the Middleton Hotel . The following Provincial Grand Officers ( past and present ) , P . M . ' s , and visitors , were present : W . Bros . Frederick Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . M . 276 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Wm . Pissey , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Worcestershire ; Henry Rowley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W .

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Smith Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Sword-bearer ; J . Brazier , P . M . 160 ; James Cantor , I . P . M . ; Jones , P . M . ; Bros . A . Veley , S . W . 276 ; T . Smce , J . W . 276 ; H . Landfield , W . M . 1343 ; and Bond , 1343 . The usual loyal nnd Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and during the evening some excellent songs were given .

CHESHIRE . — Oat-wood Lodge , No . 1126 . —This lodge held its St . John ' s Festival at the Stock Dove Inn , Romiley , near Marple , on Thursday , the 1 st instant . The lodge was opened in due form at four o ' clock , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for

Bro . Frank R . Dickson as joining member , which was declared unanimous in his favour . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Henry Howard , P . P . G . J . D ., presented Bro . James H . Hartley , W . M .-elect , for installation . The ceremony was performed in a most pleasing and

effective manner by Bro . John Beresford , P . M . 104 . The following brethren were appointed by the new W . M . to the respective offices : Joseph Hartley , I . P . M . ; John Wood . P . G . R . Eng ., S . W . ; Frank R . Dickson , J . W . ; Thomas Smith , M . D ., Treas . ; Henry Howard , P . P . G . J . D ., Sec . ; Joseph Buckle } -,

S . D . ; John H . Patten , J . D . ; John Haughton , I . G . ; ancl Richard Wilkinson , Tyler . The lodge was closed a little before six o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to a most excellent bancptet , and the evening was spent in peace , love , and harmony . Amongst the visitors ancl brethren present

we noticed Bros . S . W . Wilkinson , P . M . 322 , P . P . G . D . C . ; John Swindells , P . M . 323 , P . G . Tyler Cheshire ; William Svkes , P . M . 104 ; Thomas Drinkwater , W . M . 1166 ; John Beach , W . M . 3 61 ; Frederick Drinkwater , P . M . 361 ; and Robert Taylor , P . M . 287 .

HINDPOOL . —Hindpool Lodge , No . 122 5 . —The brethren of this lodge wcre very much gratified on the occasion of an emergency meeting , on thc ist inst ., at hearing a lecture on the 1 st tracing-board , delivered by Bro . George Cornfield , P . M . The attendance was numerous , as the W . M ., in the

circular calling the lodge , exhorted the brethren not to neglect the opportunity , which the lecture provides , for an insight into Masonic formula , symbols , and sentiment ; ancl which , in his lodge , he observed it had hitherto bcen difficult to iind time for , through the numerous admissions which hacl taken

place for a long lime past . The lecturer commanded the attention of his hearers in a marked manner , the result of which was that the lodge passed the following highly complimentary resolution , moved by Bro . Worrall , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Davies : " That thc best thanks of thc lodge is due to Bro . Cornfield , P . M ., for the pleasure

which thc lecture on thc first tracing-board has afforded , its efficient manner of delivery , and the instructive tendency which its application exhibits at the hands of Bro . Cornfield . " The only ether business of the evening was thc raising of Bro . Ashlumer , of Newbarns , which was done by the W . M ., Bro . Ounandz , in his customary effective

manner . HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Burdett Lodge , A o . 1293 . —The second anniversary meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel . Hampton Court , on the 27 th ultimo , and was very numerously attended . The chair was occupied by

thc W . M ., Bro . R . Wentworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Secretary , and in the course of thc evening hc initiated three gentlemen into the Order , viz ., Messrs . Coalbank , Bindoff , and Evans . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when tlie W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John

Hervey , G . Secretary , who had kindly consented to instal the W . M .-elect , Bro . Kenyon , as he had previously installed the two first Masters , Bios . Col . Burdett and Little . It is ne : dless to add that the ceremony was performed to perfection , and the Installing Master received the special thanks of Bro .

Kenyon and the lodge for his ready compliance with their wishes , and for the great ability with which he had conducted the work . The officers were then invested as follows : Bros . R . W . Littlo , LP . M ., and Treas . ; Major H . W . Palmer , Prov . G . Steward , S . W . ( by proxy ) ; D . R . Still , J . W . ; Rev .

D . Shaboe , Prov . G . C , Chap . ; G . Kenning , Prov . G . D ., Sec . ; Captain A . B . Donnithorne , S . D . ; H . Phythian , J . D . ; T . H . Wiles , I . G . ; J . Weaver , Org . ; S . Rosenthal , D . C . ; II . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Wine Steward ; and F . Keily , Collecting Steward . The sum of /; was then voted to the

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , also five guineas for a jewel to the retiring AIaster , and several propositions having been receiveel , the lodge was closed , ancl the brethren sat clown to an excellent banquet . The new W . Master proved himself

to be the right man in the right place by the geniality of his demeanour , and the hearty manner in which he proposed the several toasts , which were responded to in the following order : " The Grand Officers , " by Bros . Hervey , G . Sec , ancl R . W . Stewart , J . G . Deacon ; "The R . W . Prov . Grand

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Master , " Colonel Burdett ; " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . Little , Prov . G . Sec , with whose name it was specially coupled ; " The Initiates , " Bro . Evans , a ready and pleasing speaker ; " The Visitors , " Bros . J . Coutts ( G . Purs . ) , Boyd ( A . G . Purs . ) , F . Binckes ( P . G . Steward ) , & c . ; "The

Officers , " Bro . Still , J . W . ; and , of course , the W . M . ' s health was given in the usual order , the proposer being Bro . Hervey , who spoke in high terms of Bro . Kenyon's good qualities . The Tyler ' s toast was then announced , and the proceedings of this pleasant reunion terminated . We regret not

having a full list ofthe brethren present , butbesides the officers they comprised , as already indicated , Bros . Col . Burdett , Hervey , Stewart , Coutts , and Boyd , GrandOfficers ; F . Binckes and E . Baxter , P . G . Stewards England ; J . Self ( M . D . ) , D . R . Adams , R . Boncey , and W . H . Hubbard , P . M . 's ; Major E . H . Finney , and E . H . Finney , jun .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge , No . 1331 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room , Royal Hotel , on ist Feb . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . John Fenn , who was supported by' the following officers : Bros . C . Carnegie , G . Purs . Hants .,

I . P . M . ; Captain Richardson , R . E ., S . W . ; A . "McKenzie , ] . W . ; j . Laverty , S . D . ; R . Bennett , J . D . ; R . White , Sec . ; F . Anderson , I . G . ; U . Lucas , Tyler . There was a strong muster of the brethren , and among the visitors was Bro . Warne , Panmure Lodge , No . 723 , who presided ably at the

harmonium . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Sergt .-major Silk , a candidate for initiation , being in attendance , was introduced and initiated , the W . M . performing the ceremony and giving the charge in a style which portends well for his term of office . Bro . Captain

Richardson presented thc working * tools in his usual impressive manner . Bros . J . Battersby and J . Lynch , 2 nd Dragoon Guards , and G . Holmes , 7 th Hussars , were then balloted for and unanimously accepted as joining members . The questions appertaining to the first degree were put by the W . M . for the information of the newly-initiated .

Bro . S . Eva , P . G . S . W . Hants ., was requested to represent the Aldershot Camp Lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . Corp . Russell , Royal Engineers , was proposed as a candidate for initiation . Some other business having been transacted , the loelge was closed with solemn prayer about 8 . 30 p . m .

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METROPOLITAN . Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular meeting was held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., Comp . T . J . Sabine , Z ., presided . The candidates for exaltation did not attend . The elections resulted unanimously in

favour of Comps . J . Trickett , C . E ., as Z . ; M . A . Loewenstark , H . ; J . T . Moss , J . ; A . D . Loewenstark , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Roebuck , C . E ., S . N . ; E . Harris , P . S . ; W . Y . Laing , Janitor . A five-guinea P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . J . Sabine . The chapter was closed , no banquet following . There were no visitors .

Caveac Chapter , No . 176 . —At the Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst , the convocation was holden . The chapter was opened by Comps . Pemble Browne , M . E . Z . ; M . Scott , H . ; and P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., as J . The companions were then admitted , and the minutes were read and confirmed .

The conclave of Installed Principals was formed , when Comp . Frederick Walters , P . Z . and Treas ., in a correct and able manner , installed Comp . R . S . Foreman , S . E ., as the J ., he having been abroad on the installation night . The conclave was then

closed , and the companions were readmitted . The regular business having been disposed of , the chapter was closed , when banquet ancl dessert followed , the regular toasts being given and received . No visitors were present .

PROVINCIAL . GREAT YARMOUTH . —Chapter of Friendship , No . 100 . —At the quarterly meeting of this chapter , held on December nth , it was proposed by Comp . Batty , and seconded by Comp . Wright , "That this chapter hereby gives expression to its sincere

attachment to the throne ancl heartfelt sympathy with her Majesty the Queen , the Princess of Wales , and all the Royal Family , under their present severe domestic trial ancl anxiety ; ancl that the companions of this chapter fervently join in humble

prayers to Almighty God that Hc will , in His great mercy , spare to the nation the valuable life of Past Grand Master H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales . ' , The following acknowledgements have since been received : —