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Solway Lodge , No . 1220 . The annual installation ceremony of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Aspatria , on the Sth instant , when there were pressnt Bros . Ponton , Tulley , Holliday , Richardson , J . R . Thompson , H . Thompson , G . H . Askew , R . Askew , Hinde , Frear , Robinson , Newton , Nichol , Vaushan . Ross , and Cobb ; and the following visitors

Bros . A . j . Livesey , P . M . 317 ; John Brown , W . M . S 72 ; G . F . Paton , S 72 ; J . E . Dowie , I . M . 327 ; E . Hope , 327 ; J . Sibson , 327 ; J . W . Hayton , W . M . 1532 ; W . H . Hoodless , 337 , P . P . G . O . ; R . G . Twentyman , 327 ; Jos . Reed , P . M . 371 ; and R , Monkhouse , W . M . 371 .

Letters ' of regret and telegrams were read from Bros . Col . Sewell , Dilrymple , Gascoigne , Henderson , and others . The lodge was opened at three p . m . by Bro . Hinde , and Bro . Livesey subsequently took the chair , and acted as Installing Master , when Bro . Tulley , S . W ., was installed into the chair of King Solomon in a very aVe manner . The W . M . nnnninterl hit ; offirprcnc : fnllruuc Rrns . Pnntnn . I . P . M . ; Hnllidav .

S . W . ; J . R . Thompson , J . W . ; Richardson , Sec . and Treas . ; Ross , S . D . ; Newton , J . D . ; Cobb , Org . ; Robinson , I . G . ; and Ponton , Almoner . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet provided by Mr . and Mrs . Cowen , and a very pleasant evening was passed in Masonic toasts and songs , a great many of the brethren contributing to the harmonv of the evenintr .

Albert Edward Lodge , No . 1780 . The last of the Masonic annual festivals in the Southampton district for 1 S 9 S-99 was held at the Masonic Hall , Albion-place , Southampton , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., when the brethren of the above lodge assembled in large numbers on the occasion of the installation of Bro . R . W . Denness as W . M . for the coming 12 months . The Masters and Past Masters present were Bros . H . Searle , 76 , P P . G . D . G . and P . G . Chap . ; R . R . Linthorne , W . M . 130 : H . Rowthorne , W . M . im ; S . Cooksey , W . M . 1112 ; R .

W . Rider , W . M . 1461 ; G . Ward . W . M . 1 SS 3 , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Lashmore , 394 . P-P . S . G . D . ; H . B . Rhoss , 1461 ; Kingman , 199 ; E . W . Drysdall , W . M . ; W . Berry , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Heathcote , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Warren , P . P . G . Std . Br . j Algar , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Hussey , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . G . Jordan , 17 S 0 ; J . Burrow , 17 S 0 ; W . Prowse , 17 S 0 ; and Arthur Jones , P . M . St . Paul ' s , Cyprus , A . M . C . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by the Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . H . Searle , B . A ., of whom the new W . M . is a friend and old college pupil . The officers for the year were invested as fellows : Bros . E . W . Drysdall , I . P . M . ; T . G . King ,

S . W . ; A . Curtis , J . W . ; G . Heathcote , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Holmes , Sec ; H . Hussey , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Woodford , S . D . ; S . Howland , J . D . ; G . Beadle , I . G . ; J . Crocker , Org . ; J . Marchant and F . Day , Stwds . ; and W . Vare , Tyler . Before the closing of the lodge a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Installing Master ( who had to return to Winchester by an early train ) , and also to the I . P . M ., to whom a Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him at the last lodge meeting , was presented , as well as a Past Master's apron subscribed by the brethren initiated by him during his year of office . On the motion of the I . P . M . 10 guineas was voted to the Girls' School , the sum to be added to Bro . Giles ' s list .

A banquet was afterwards held , under the presidency of the W . M . The repast was admirably provided by Bro . Biggs , and served under the direction of Bro . Hussey . The usual round of Masonic toasts were honoured , and an excellent musical pro > gramme , for which Bros . Lavington , Conlan , Billett , and Crocker were mainly responsible , was gone through .

Henley Lodge , No . 1472 . The installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge—numbering as it now does some 150 good and true Masons on its books—took place on Tuesday , the 7 th instant , at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , and was graced by the presence of some 130 brethren of the lodge and visitors . _ The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . James Palmer , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the Auditors ' report and balance-sheet were received and adopted , a high eulogium being paid to Bro .

Jolly , P . M ., Sec , for the admirable manner in which the accounts were presented to the Audit Committee . The balance-sheet showed that the sum of £ 44 6 odd had been received , and up to date a clear balance of over £ 200 was in the Treasurer ' s hands . ( We may here confidently contradict the report that either Bro , jolly or Bro . Canning , the esteemed Treasurer , have been offered and have declined Grand Lodge honours . ) The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Bartlett , Pugh , Parker , Davis , and Reynolds , and they were duly approved of . Bro . A . T . Ives , P . M ., D . C , then presented

Bro . Thomas Havelock Lait , S . W ., W . M . elect , to the Installing Officer , Bro . Palmsr , to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and Bro , Lait was installed , proclaimed , and saluted . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . D . Ross , S . W . ; S . Chaplin , J . W . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., P . M . and Treas . 21 S 4 , P . P . J . G . D . Essex , Treas . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex , Sec . ; W . Turvey , sen ., P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; T . Welsh , S . D . ; C . Carter , J . I ) . ; R . Alabaster , D . C . ; G . Richardson , A . D . C . ; A . T . Ives , P . M ., F , Andrew , C . Davies , T . Smithand W .

, Jeavons , Stewards ; and Jos . Andrew , Org . The addresses were then eloquently rendered by the Installing Officer , and the ceremony of installation concluded . The new W . M . opened his year of office by initiating the above-named candidates in a perfect manner , for which he was congratulated on all sides . Bro . Palmer was then presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , and also a vote of

thanks—the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge—and it was further resolved that a copy of the same should be emblazoned on vellum , mounted , and framed , at a cost not exceeding five guineas , and presented to Hro . Palmer at the next regular meeting of the lodge . Bro . Palmer having returned thanks , five brethren of the lodge were elected to setve on the " East London Charitable Association , " after which the lodge was closed .

The banquet was served in the handsome assembly room attached to the hotel , the walls of which were prettily decorated with shields and floral devices . The stage was a mass of beautiful shrubs and hothouse llo . vers , tropical and lovely ; while half concealed amid this luxuriance a portion of the Royal Artillery Band played selections during the repast . The toasts were of the usual orthodox order— "The Queen , God bless her ;" "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , " and "God bless him . " We , down here at Woolwich , sutrounded as we are by arsenals , dockyards , and barracks , are real loyal

folk , and we like to pledge , especially at our Masonic gatherings , our beloved Q'leen and Grand Matter , and wish them long lilc and every happiness under the sun ; so we just let ourselves loose over these toabts , and sang the National Anthem and "God bless the Prince cf Wales" as if we meant it—and we did . Of course Earl Amherst got his hearty greeting— why , ain ' t he a Kentish man?—and we drank his health in bumpers . The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and the W . M ., not to be outdone , returned the compliment , and we all felt sure when it was over that two better Masons never lived .

f he initiates all made a speech in reply to the toast of their health , and were evidently all coached by one Preceptor , for trny all said the same thing , About 10 of the visitors responded to their toasl , and ware exceedingly unanimous in declaring that " never had they seen the work done better , if so well . " Their lodges rr . et on certain coming dates , and every member of the lodge was cordially invited to atler . d , and " W . Sir , " said one fjrand old Past Master , " if we cannot imitate your splendid hospitality , we will at least give you a hearty Masonic welcome . " At that and of that we all felt very proud , and premised to attend his lodge , in Herts .

I hen " I he Past Mastcis " had a go at speechifying , and it was nice to hear them one and all declare their delights at being "the back bone" of the lodire , and how that , as lung as they lived , thty would uphold the dignity and presti . e of the lodge . 'Jhus , the delightful lime passed , song and sentiment , kind and brotherly recognitions , and an earnest desire to make and enjoy happiness filled up the passing hours , till the Tyler ' s toast warned us that the time had come when we were " happy to meet , happy to part , and happy to meet again . "

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Just one last word , the singing was delightful , and the singers were Miss Edith Kingstone and Miss Ella Johnson , Bros . W . T . Spencer and Tom Taylor , and Mr . J ; J . Berry . Bro . Malcolm Johnson accompanied the singers like a thorough musician , as he is . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Dr . W . Vance , P . M . ; C . Poivling , P . M . ; T . Reeve , P . M . ; W . Hudson , Jas . Gemmell , Chas . Davies , O . Anstead , E . Newman , H . Buck , A . Wren , E . Dawson , J . Franklin , W . Dodge , E . McNicoll ,

W . Deacon , E . Hornsey , C . Hodgson , T . Terras , J . Brown , V . Horton , C . West , W . Jeavons , G . Crump , J . Bell , H . Jackson , T . Jeavons , F . Francis , C . Freeland , A . Silk , ] . Chave , \ V . Derbyshire , J . Byrom , jas . Bvrom , H . Woodward , T . Smith , J . Ward , C . Davidson , A . Bassett , C . Catchpole , W . Pops , N . Foster , A . Bailey , J . Orford , W . Baker , G . Carter , ] . Redwood , C . Shaw , M . Moses , J . Howett Charlton , W . Redman , J . Reavel , P . Smith , J . Bartlett , R . Divis , R . Reynolds , C . Parker , W . Pugh , H . Barwick , and D . Baldie . Among the visitors were Bros . R . J . Warren , P . M . 1437 , P . P . G . T . Essex ; C . Killick , P . M . 1 C 93 , P . P . G . S . B .

Herts ; A . McOueen , W . M ., H . J acobs , S . W ., H . Saunders , and G . Gable , of 13 ; W . Long , S . W ., W . Chambers , J . W ., W . Lawson , P . M . and Sec , G . Porter , P . M ., A . Clamp , T . Collins , and F . Folkes , of 700 ; Dr . J . D . Rhodes and D , Hook , of 615 ; W . Davidson , 913 ; A . Hill , W . M ., and A . Simmonds , S . W . 1536 ; C . D . O'Mears , P . M . 1076 ; A . Ingram , P . M . 227 S ; T . Clayton , 79 ; F . Raffaiel ,

1441 ; R . Waters , 21 S 7 ; W . Evans , 015 ; ( _ r . Spittle , 2026 ; b . Cattison , 2015 ; J . Cook , 2061 j T . Green , J . W . 1076 ; G . Stevens , J . W . 19 ; W . White , 212 ; D . Suthard , 7 S 1 ; G . Sidders , W . M . 2 C 15 ; and others . The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son .

Earl of Lathom Lodge , No . 1922 .

PRESENTATION OF A BANNER BY BRO . L . C . SHIPTON , P . M ., SEC This well-known and highly successful lodge held its meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Monday , the 13 th instant , when there were present Bros . Hy . Cornford , W . M . ; E . J . Ware , S . W . ; A . Chadderton , J . W . ; Rbt . Peachey , I . P . M . ; A . H . Cannon , P . M ., Treas . ; L . C . Shipton , P . M ., Sec . ; L . S . Shipton , Asst . Sec . ; A . R . lackson , S . D . ; F . W . Riches , j . D . ; J . E . Robertson , I . G . ; G . Herridge , Asst . D . of C ; J . N . Taylor , Org . ; J . E . Groom and T . T . Harris , Stwds . ; Thos . Bowler , P . M .,

Tyler ; O . Lamare , P . M . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . ; S . Shipton , A . Furneaux , F . C . Greenley , C . N . Wedge , C . Cook , N . Legg , L . Notley , W . E . Low , W . Wise , H . Lambeit , G . F . Lambert , J . N . Graves , G . R . Costello , W . L . Chamness , W . Simmonds , J . H . Heath , W . Moore , J . F . Warne , W . Hipgrave , J . B . Maltby , F . G . Messent , VV . A . T . Martin , A . G . Pocock , H . C . E . Vieusseaux , and Wm . Evans . The visitors were Bros . Perceval A . Nairne , P . G . D . ; C . Johnson , S . D . 220 O ; E . West , 1641 ; B . Dowsett , P . M . 101 ; W . A . Hine , P . M . 933 ; W . Goodwin , 1604 ; I . H . Cooper ,

S . W . 1475 ; R . Brown , P . M . 2593 ; R . J . Richards , I . G . 1056 ; N . Courtney , 1507 ; T . Spenaby , S 71 ; F . Houlton , 1320 ; Thos . Hobley , W . M . 1320 ; W . T . Snell , S . D . 1329 ; J . Hooper , P . M . 1320 ; A . E . Mullins , P . M . 144 G ; F . E . Murray , 152 S ; Hy . Buckeridge , P . M . 1 G 5 S ; F . C . Everill , 244 S ; J . N . Omer , P . M . 1259 ; J . Parker , 2272 ; and Chas . H . Stone , P . M . 507 , S . W . 1 C 41 . The minutes of the previous re gular meeting and the emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . S . A . I . Shipton , C . Cook , and C . N . Wedge were raised in an

exemplary manner ; Bros . L . Notley , W . Wise , and G . A . Costello passed ; and Messrs . C . E . Vieusseaux , A . G . Pocock , W . S . T . Martin , and Wm . Evans initiated in an impressive and perfect manner ; the W . M . likewise giving the charge to the 10 initiates that he has had since his installation in January . A sum of 10 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the W . M . 's list as Steward for the Girls ' Institution ; likewise a similar sum voted to the widow of a late Treasurer to the lodge . A proposition for initiation was handed in to the

Secretary . Bro . Henry Cornford , W . M ., announced the most important ceremony of the evening . Bro . L . C . Shipton , I . P . M ., then stated that in commemoration of the W . M ., his first initiate of several years previous , occupying that proud position , he asked their acceptance of the banner to the lodge in honour of Bro . fl . Cornford , one of the best of Masons and Masters occupying the chair , and he would ask Bro . P . Nairne , P . G . D ., to kindly unfurl the same . Bro . P . Nairne , in reply said , in answer to Bro . L . C . Shipton , P . M ., that it wasa most pleasurable

and happy task . 'I he Earl of Lathom Lodge had been named after a most worthy nobleman , one of the greatest in modern times . It had been said of him , and rightly , too , that among the late Lord Lathom's manifold duties , he not only adorned the Court , the State , and the Craft , but also , from one who knew him best , he equally adorned the hearth . He was an excellent Mason , and all deeply mourn his loss . Bro . Nairne then said , by the invitation of Bro . Shipton , P . M ., and on behalf of the lodge , he unfurled the banner , which bore the arms of Lord Lathom , and he hoped it would be

borne for many years before the lodge in Masonic progress , and that the brethren and worthy candidates who would from time to time be initiated in the lodge would remember the motto "In Portu Quies , " rest in the haven of Freemasonry in the . Earl of Lathom Lodge . The W . M . in a few well-chosen remarks most heartily thanked Bro . Nairne for his very graceful act , well knowing the many professional and Masonic duties that so often bound him . The brethren of the lodge were grateful for his great kindness . Bro . Hy . Cornford , W . M ., then said he could not allow the pleasing event to pass without tendering his heartfelt thanks to Bro . Shipton , who was his father in Freemasonry .

He had known him many years before entering the Craft , and he had great admiration for him . Little did he think of ever occupying the proud position of Master , but having buckled up , he loved the ritual , and had so far bicoma master of it . lit trusted that the brethren would meet under the banner for many years to come . This was seconded by Bro . Ware , S . W ., in some well chosen remarks . In response , Bro . Shipton , P . M ., in a few words , said he was grateful for such kind remarks , and it gave him intense pleasure to present the banner , which he hoped would hang above the Master's chair for long to come , and never be soiled .

The business of the lodge ended it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper supplied by Mrs . Vcnables , the proprietress , in her usual pleasing style . Supper ended , the W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The toast of " The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers ,

Present and Past , " was then given , the W . M . stating the lodge was honoured with the presence of Bro . Nairne , P . G . D ., who most ably replied , specially mentioning it was his first visit . and he had never seen the work cirried out with more accuracy than by the W . M . and his officers . It gave him great pWasure to be present . He also remirkedon the great assistance given the brethren in the Earl of Lathom Lodge of lnstru : ti > n by the Preceptor , Bro . C L . Plant , P . M . 101 , who he trusted would speedily be restored to health and his very useful work .

Bro . R . Peachey , I . P . M , in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " said his work almost surpassed other Masters of trie lodge and hi ; had sho . vn his great abil . ty in already in two months having had 10 initiates . He hoped the W . M . wojIJ continur ; to have the same success and do the same excellent woik in the lodge . In reply , Bro . H . Cornford , who had quite an ovation , said he was most grateful for

such kind remarks and since his installation he had endjavoured to do his b jst and he was glad it had given satisfaction . He wis most ably supported by his olli : ers and hrj thanked them . That occasion was the crowning point in his life , in the presentation of the splendid banner . He hoped at the end of his year of oilier ; it would b ; fully acknowledged he had done his duty .

The toast of "The Initiates" was most cordially given and duly responded toby them all . As also that of " The Visitors , " who were heartily welcomed , and for whom rcp'Ld most forcibly Bros . Nairne , Hobley , Buckeridge , Stone , and Dowsett . The W . M . presented the toasts of "Ihe Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " also " The Ollicers , " in terms of eulogium , which were ably responded to . The Tyler's toast brought a most eventful evening to a close .

Much harmony was added to the meeting by solos from Bros . Groam , Greenley , C S . Shipton , Everill , Costello , and Stone . Bro . J . N . Taylor , Organist of the lo-l ^ e , ably presided at the piano . The banner was designed and manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son .