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o J . Warren , 1427 ; J . W . Farr , 1536 ; J . Tame , -oo ; G . Beaver , 700 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 1536 ; J . Plume , 1472 ; C . Morton , Joo ; H . Carline , 1536 ; W . Harris , 700 ; W . Beaver , 700 ; H . Brycson , 700 ; T . W . Virgo , 700 ; G . Brown , 13 ; J . McCaffery , 700 , and 153 6 ; and others . Thc business before the lodge consisted of balloting for Messrs . Keeble , Stabback , and
Letton , who , being approved of , were , with Mr . Brock , who bad been previously balloted for , duly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . J . Franklin was then raised to the Sublime Degree , both degrees being worked by Bro- Vin . cent exceedingly well , and , taking into consideration the fact of this being his first night in the chair , with every promise of his occupying a worthy place among the
Masters of a lodge renowned for their careful and good working . Two propositions for initiation , and three for joining members , were then given , and the lodge was duly closed . The banquet was then attended to , upwards of seventy partaking , and on the cloth being removed , the W . M ., with commendable brevity , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In reply to a very hearty reception
of his name in connection with the Provincial Grand Officers of Kent , Bro . Coupland said he felt it a great honour to be in a position to return thanks for the Grand Officers , who , he felt sure , would be gratified at the comp liment paid them . He was now the representative of Grand Lodge in that district , and he trusted that he should be enabled to carry out the important duties of the office
he held to his own and their satisfaction . Bro . Penfold , as I . P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and drew attention to the excellent work they had seen him do that night ; it showed them what they had to expect , and he felt assured that in his hands the fame and honour of the lodge would never degenerate . Bro . Vincent , in reply , briefly thanked them for their hearty reception of his
name , and hoped before the end of the year to show a great improvement upon the work of that ni ght , and that thc good feeling existing in the lodge would long continue . P . M . Ellis made an eloquent reply for " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and Bros . Davies , Butt , Day , and Weston responded for "The Visitors . " "The Initiates" were warmly received , and returned thanks ; and after "The
Officers of the Lodge " had been heartily toasted , a verse of the " National Anthem " closed the meeting . JERSEY . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , November 8 th , for the purpose of installing the newly-elected W . M ., when a very large number of brethren assembled to congratulate
Bro . Wm . Wethcrell on the successful termination of his labours , and Bro . P . Bois on the commencement of his career as a ruler of the Craft , under auspices so favourable , with such an example before him , and with the affairs of the lodge in so prosperous a condition . Bro . Wm . Wetherell , W . M ., supported by the whole ot his officebearers , and by such good men and true as Bros . P . W .
Benham , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Charles H . Benham , P . M 1 ^ 9 ; G . ] . Renouf , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Walden , P * . M . ; L . Pitcher , P . M ., Sec ; J . Pul ' . ot , P . M . ; P Bois , S . W . ; C . D . Bishop , J . W . ; and others too numerous to mention , opened thc lodge . Visitors : A Schmitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . O . LeSucur , P . M . 291 , P . G Sec ; Chas . \ . Kingsnorth , W . M . 245 , P . P . J . G . W . ;
Joseph O . Flaherty , P . M . 958 , P . S . G . D . ; W . Z . Pugsley , P . M . 245 P . P . J . G . W . ; Edward Martel , W . M . 95 8 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . F . Baker , W . M . 491 , P . G . D . C . ; F . P . LeMarquand , P . M . 491 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Edward Gilley , P . M . 491 ; Dr . Thomas J . Aubin , S . W . 491 , P . G . S . of W . ; and others . Thc minutes of the last meeting of the lodge were read and unanimously
confirmed , and thc report of the Auditors having been received and adopted , the W . M ., with thc assistance of his officers , raised to the Degree of a Master Mason Bro . Cartwright , and immediately vacated thc chair in favour of the Installing Master , Bro . P . W . Benham . Bros . J . O . Le Sueur and Martel presented Bro . P . Bois as W . M . elect . The customary enumeration of duties was made and
acknowledged . The ancient charges were read and assented to , and the obligation of W . M . elect administered . Thc lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and all who had not passed thc chair withdrew . A Board of seventeen Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . P . Bois was dul y placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . After the Board had been closed , the several
classes of Master Masons , Fellow Cralts , and Entered Apprentices were in turn admitted , and the processions , salutations , and proclamations were gone through , respecting which it need only be recorded that Bro . Benham conducted the ceremonies with great exactitude and imprcssivencss . After the usual address to the W . M ., delivered with great fervour , Bro . P . Bois briefly remarked thatfully
, acknowled ging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of the honour conferred upon him . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted that with God ' s hel p he should not be wanting in the worthy discharge of it , especiall y as he had been promised and could confidentl y rely upon efficient help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , Bro . P . W . Benham in
each case officiating and offering appropriate observations Bros . C . D . Bishop , S . W . ; J . Huelin , J . W . ; J . Pallot , 1 * M ., Sec . ; F . C . Creese , J . D . ; J . Harris , S . D . ; F . "uggan , I . G . ; and G . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler . Lastly , the W . M . invested Bro . P . W . Benham as Treasurer , with some remarks as well deserved by his past services in that capacity as they were complimentary and sincere . No other
business offering , the lodge was closed in perfect narmony . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , and about seventy sat down to an excellent dinner , hnHu by the S uaru * an oi the temple . After the cloth wer j T drawn ' the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ere duly honoured with every demonstration of respect anu . good feeling . Bro . A . Schmitt , in paying just and well deserved tribute of respect and
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appreciation of the many and various services which Bro . P . W . Benham , the Installing Master , and father of the lodge , has not only rendered to it , but also to chapters and other Orders , said : Bro . Benham , —You have been for many years a true and genuine Mason ; you have worked your way in the Craft well , steadily , and honourably , holding fast to Masonic principles ,
comprehending and grasping its true features ; we all here feel , and are constantly enjoying , your untiring efforts to promote concord and prosperity in this province . The records of your lodges , chapters , & c , prove that at all times you were ardently performing the duties in various -capacities with zeal and ability , and your happy , judicious , and harmonising spirit the Prince of Wales Lodge advanced
to an honourable position . I feel confident that we cannot too highly estimate your worth as a man of honour and a Mason , and I feel sure , my brethren , that you will vividly mark your appreciation of it by cordially drinking his health . I therefore give , - ' The Health of the I . P . M ., Founder of the Lodge , and Supporter of Masonic Charities . " Bro . Benham expressed his hearty thanks to the brethren
for so cordial a reception of his health , and felt assured that his efforts , humble as they had been were at least directed to one great point , the advancement of Masonry and thc promotion of fraternal affection . The W . M ., visitors , and officers , were next toasted , and the brethren separated at 10 . The proceedings of the evening were enlived bv some excellent music from Bros . Campbell
Baker , and Dr . Aubin . ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . I 33 J ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge , all the members of which belong to the military profession , was held in the Assembly Rooms , on Thursday , the 2 nd November . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 p . m . There were about seventy
brethren present , including Bros . P . M . Eve , Hacker , Gold , Hickley , Pomeroy , Panmure Lodge , Aldershot ; Bro . P . M . Vine , Bro . Anderson , and Bro . Goddard , W . M . St . Andrew ' s , Farnham ; brethren from St . John ' s Lodge , Knaphill , the 17 th Lancers Lodge , and several other lodges . Bro . P . M . White , W . M . pro tem ., officiated at the meeting , and installed Bro . John Smith as W . M . for the
ensuing year , much credit being due to Bro . White for the excellent manner in which he performed thc ceremony . The W . M . having been duly installed , appointed his officers : Bros . Lucas , S . W . and Treas . ; Field , J . W . ; Cleasham , S . D . ; McCudden , J . D . ; Staley , I . G . ; Thompson , Tyler . After this the members of the Charitable Association attached to the lodge balloted for a life
subscribership in one of the Masonic Charities . This has b een introduced into the lodge by Bro . Captain Richardson , and the lucky ticket was drawn by Bro . Hickley . Bro . Frayling presided at the harmonium . After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to thc Royal Hall , where a magnificent banquet had been provided by Bro . Knee . Evciythinp ; was ( jot up by Bro . Knee in his usual style of
perfection , and his catering gave the most entire , satisfaction to the large company present . The cloth being removed , " The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the W . M ., which was loyally received , the brethren singing the Masonic National Anthem . This was followed by the toasts of "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Most Worshipful the Pro
Grand Master , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , " "The Rt . Worshipful thc Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present . " The toast of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B , Beach , M . P ., " was proposed in complimentary terms ,
after which Bro . Hacker gave "The Very Worshipful thc Prov . Grand Master of Hampshire and Isle of Wight , Bro . W . Hickman , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present , " to which Bro . Eve responded . Bro . White proposed "The W . M . of the Aldershot Camp Lodge , " and Bro . Smith returned thanks in a few well chosen remarks . " The P . M . ' s of the Aldershot Camp
Lodge " was proposed by Bro . Eve , and replied to by Bro . White . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " which toast met with a hearty reception , and Bro . Goddard , W . M . of St . Andrew ' s Lodge , responded on their behalf . This was succeeded by " The RIasonic Charities , " which was elqouently given by Bro . Hacker , and responded to by Bro . Eve , Thc next toast was that of
" The Wardens , Treasurer , and Oflicers of Aldershot Camp Lodge , " to which the Senior Warden responded , the toasts being brought to a conclusion by "The Health of the Host , " and the Tyler's toast . A most pleasant evening was spent by all the brethren , thc proceedings being enlivened by some capital singing by Bros . Eve , White , Page and Weild .
CHIPPING SODBURY . —Tyndall Lodge ( No . 1363 ) . —On Wednesday , 1 st inst ., the brethren of this lodge assembled at the lodge room in thc Town Hall , Ch-ipping Sodbury , for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . Algernon Sudlow in the W . M . ' s chair . There was a goodly gathering of members of the Craft , many lodges being represented from Bath , Bristol ,
Cheltenham , and Chippenham . It was apparent to all as they entered the lodge that the installation ceremony would be , as indeed it eventually proved to be , a great success . Shortly after three , Bro . Chas . A . Bush , W . M ., entered the lodge room with his officers , and at once proceeded to open the lodge . Bro . James Payne Curtis , the Secretary , then read the minutes , which were unanimously
passed . He stated thc accounts had been audited , and the balance was in thc hands of the Treasurer . Bro . Dr . Wm . Benham , P . M ., and P . Z . No . 103 , P . P . G . D . C . Briscol , then proceeded to instal Bro . Algernon Sudlow , S . W ., and W . M . elect , and performed his duties in a most impressive manner , to the perfect satisfaction of the brethren present , whicli was marked by Masonic approbation . After Bro . Sudlow was installed , and had received the usual
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congratulations , he addressed the brethren , and at once proceeded to appoint the officers for the ensuing year , investing Bros . C . A . Bush as his I . P . M . ; C . M . Herm , S . W . ; J . P . Curtis , J . W . and Secretary , who will now have held that office for four years in succession ; J . Trenfield , Treas . ; E . Grossman , S . D . ; J . Limbrick , J . D . ; W . Jones , I . G . ; J . D . B . Trenfield , P . M ., and P . G . S . B ., the D . C . ; W .
Tayler and W . H . H . Hartley , Stewards ; James lies , Organist , and E . Holliday , Tyler . Suitable addresses were given by the new W . M . to each brother . The lodge was then closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Grapes Hotel , where a splendid banquet was provided . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , "
" The Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " and also " The P . G . Lodge , " all of which were most heartily responded to by the brethren with the usual honours . The W . M . next proposed " The Masonic Charities of our Order , " to enable Bro . Colonel Henry Basevi , Past D . D . G . M ., P . G . R ., and Secretary to the Charity Committee of Gloucestershire , to respond , he having to return to
Cheltenham by an early train . The W . M . spoke at some length upon the subject , pointing out the grand work which the Freemasons had been accomplishing for centuries , silently , but most effectually . At the same •time he congratulated the brethren that they had one amongst them that evening who took the liveliest interest in the Masonic charities , and couoled with the toast the
name of Bro . Colonel Henry Basevi . Bro . Basevi then described the formation and working of the Institutions , and urged the brethren to give their support , and increase the voting power in the province . Before sitting down , Bro . Basevi , in a kind and most truly Masonic manner , proposed " The Health of the W . M . ' " The Health of the new W . M . " was then drunk most heartily . The W . M .,
in thanking the brethren for the honour they had conferred on him , said he had accepted the post of W . M . feeling its responsibilities , but with the determination to carry out the principles of Freemasonry to the very letter , at least as far as lay in his power , and they were nothing unless so carried out . He then referred to the grand principles of Freemasonrv . the cn-eat carp , to he . tnki-n ( nnw < -o manv
were pressing into the ranks ) respecting admittance into the Order , and then proceeded to refute objections advanced by ignorance or prejudice against the principles of the Craft , enlarging upon Masonic matters which are forbidden to the outside world . Before taking his seat he begged to propose " The Health of the Installing Master , " whom he thanked most heartily for the kind and impressive manner in which
he had performed the duties of his office . No one , added the W . M ., could go away from that ceremony without feeling deeply its solemnity , and every brother must feel it a great honour to the lodge to be able to include amongst its members one who so strictly adhered in theory and practice to the sublime principles of Freemasonry . Besides the officers already mentioned , we noticed Bro .
Samuel Davie * -, P . G . S . W . Monmouthshire , P . P . G . S . Gloucester ; F . J . Vizard , P . M . ; W . R . Latter , C . J . II . Turvin ,. Wm . Higgs , J . P . Wills , T . Brooke , Moses Eyles , J . T Brown , W . M . 41 ; E . Weare , 68 ; G . F . Knowland , 68 ; G . H . Cooke , W . M . 379 ; H . C . Hopkins , J . W . - ( 79 ; A . G . Williams , 610 ; A . Vosper , 610 ; T . H . Phillips , P . M . G 26 ; J . Lane , Treas . 626 ; G . J . Bailey , Sec . 626 ; W . T .
Briscoe , J . D . 626 ; George Munday , 626 ; Jesse Hayward , J . D . 906 ; James Stuckey , I . G . 906 , and others . The brethren spent a most enjoyable evening , and before separating they again complimented the W . M ., and wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . MANCHESTER . —Lodgeof Truth ( No . 1458 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday ,
November 4 th , and there was a large attendance of brethren . Mr . Arthur Barber was initiated , and Bro . Duckworth passed by Bro . Kent , W . M . Bro . Batchelder , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Tyers , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Beswick Tyler . Auditors were then appointed . There was one proposition for joining member , and the
lodge was closed at 7 . 30 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to banquet ; the usual toasts weie duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent at the festive board . NORTH -WOOLWICH . — Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . E . West's , the Three Crowns , Bro . J . Ives , W . M ., in the
chair . The following officers were present : —Bros . B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . ; H . Sisley , P . M . ; W . Steele , S . W . ; T . Geller , Treas . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and Sec . ; W . T . Turner , J . D . ; N . Stanfield , I . G . ; J . Plume , D . C . ; and Steadman , P . M ., Tyler . The visitors included T . Day , W . M . 1076 ; H . Green , 1076 ; C . Cooke , Org . > 3 » 7 00 > OU ? C . Mitchell , 700 ; and C . Jolly , 913 .
The lodge having been duly opened , Bros . J . Jewell and J . C . Dowsett , on evidence of proficiency , were passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . T . Doyle and W . C . Risby were approved of and . initiated . Nothing could exceed the earnest and solemn manner in which the W . M . performed these several ceremonies ; nor must a word of praise be denied to Bros . Turner and Stanfield , who , in
the absence of the J . W . and S . D ., filled those various offices admirably . Hearty good wishes having been given from the Pattison , 913 , Nelson , 700 , and Union Waterloo , 13 , by their several representatives , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to supper , which was , as usual , well looked to by the worthy host . On assembling again , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were briefly but pointedly given by the W . M ., and as cordially responded to . We must congratulate this young lodge upon its great success in doing good Masonic work . LEWISHAM . —New Cross Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —Nine months have now passed since the above lodge was consecrated at the Public Hall , Lewisham High Itoad , and during this period thirteen brethren have been initiated into the mysteries of ( the Craft . Thus it
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o J . Warren , 1427 ; J . W . Farr , 1536 ; J . Tame , -oo ; G . Beaver , 700 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 1536 ; J . Plume , 1472 ; C . Morton , Joo ; H . Carline , 1536 ; W . Harris , 700 ; W . Beaver , 700 ; H . Brycson , 700 ; T . W . Virgo , 700 ; G . Brown , 13 ; J . McCaffery , 700 , and 153 6 ; and others . Thc business before the lodge consisted of balloting for Messrs . Keeble , Stabback , and
Letton , who , being approved of , were , with Mr . Brock , who bad been previously balloted for , duly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . J . Franklin was then raised to the Sublime Degree , both degrees being worked by Bro- Vin . cent exceedingly well , and , taking into consideration the fact of this being his first night in the chair , with every promise of his occupying a worthy place among the
Masters of a lodge renowned for their careful and good working . Two propositions for initiation , and three for joining members , were then given , and the lodge was duly closed . The banquet was then attended to , upwards of seventy partaking , and on the cloth being removed , the W . M ., with commendable brevity , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In reply to a very hearty reception
of his name in connection with the Provincial Grand Officers of Kent , Bro . Coupland said he felt it a great honour to be in a position to return thanks for the Grand Officers , who , he felt sure , would be gratified at the comp liment paid them . He was now the representative of Grand Lodge in that district , and he trusted that he should be enabled to carry out the important duties of the office
he held to his own and their satisfaction . Bro . Penfold , as I . P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and drew attention to the excellent work they had seen him do that night ; it showed them what they had to expect , and he felt assured that in his hands the fame and honour of the lodge would never degenerate . Bro . Vincent , in reply , briefly thanked them for their hearty reception of his
name , and hoped before the end of the year to show a great improvement upon the work of that ni ght , and that thc good feeling existing in the lodge would long continue . P . M . Ellis made an eloquent reply for " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and Bros . Davies , Butt , Day , and Weston responded for "The Visitors . " "The Initiates" were warmly received , and returned thanks ; and after "The
Officers of the Lodge " had been heartily toasted , a verse of the " National Anthem " closed the meeting . JERSEY . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , November 8 th , for the purpose of installing the newly-elected W . M ., when a very large number of brethren assembled to congratulate
Bro . Wm . Wethcrell on the successful termination of his labours , and Bro . P . Bois on the commencement of his career as a ruler of the Craft , under auspices so favourable , with such an example before him , and with the affairs of the lodge in so prosperous a condition . Bro . Wm . Wetherell , W . M ., supported by the whole ot his officebearers , and by such good men and true as Bros . P . W .
Benham , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Charles H . Benham , P . M 1 ^ 9 ; G . ] . Renouf , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Walden , P * . M . ; L . Pitcher , P . M ., Sec ; J . Pul ' . ot , P . M . ; P Bois , S . W . ; C . D . Bishop , J . W . ; and others too numerous to mention , opened thc lodge . Visitors : A Schmitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . O . LeSucur , P . M . 291 , P . G Sec ; Chas . \ . Kingsnorth , W . M . 245 , P . P . J . G . W . ;
Joseph O . Flaherty , P . M . 958 , P . S . G . D . ; W . Z . Pugsley , P . M . 245 P . P . J . G . W . ; Edward Martel , W . M . 95 8 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . F . Baker , W . M . 491 , P . G . D . C . ; F . P . LeMarquand , P . M . 491 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Edward Gilley , P . M . 491 ; Dr . Thomas J . Aubin , S . W . 491 , P . G . S . of W . ; and others . Thc minutes of the last meeting of the lodge were read and unanimously
confirmed , and thc report of the Auditors having been received and adopted , the W . M ., with thc assistance of his officers , raised to the Degree of a Master Mason Bro . Cartwright , and immediately vacated thc chair in favour of the Installing Master , Bro . P . W . Benham . Bros . J . O . Le Sueur and Martel presented Bro . P . Bois as W . M . elect . The customary enumeration of duties was made and
acknowledged . The ancient charges were read and assented to , and the obligation of W . M . elect administered . Thc lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and all who had not passed thc chair withdrew . A Board of seventeen Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . P . Bois was dul y placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . After the Board had been closed , the several
classes of Master Masons , Fellow Cralts , and Entered Apprentices were in turn admitted , and the processions , salutations , and proclamations were gone through , respecting which it need only be recorded that Bro . Benham conducted the ceremonies with great exactitude and imprcssivencss . After the usual address to the W . M ., delivered with great fervour , Bro . P . Bois briefly remarked thatfully
, acknowled ging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of the honour conferred upon him . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted that with God ' s hel p he should not be wanting in the worthy discharge of it , especiall y as he had been promised and could confidentl y rely upon efficient help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , Bro . P . W . Benham in
each case officiating and offering appropriate observations Bros . C . D . Bishop , S . W . ; J . Huelin , J . W . ; J . Pallot , 1 * M ., Sec . ; F . C . Creese , J . D . ; J . Harris , S . D . ; F . "uggan , I . G . ; and G . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler . Lastly , the W . M . invested Bro . P . W . Benham as Treasurer , with some remarks as well deserved by his past services in that capacity as they were complimentary and sincere . No other
business offering , the lodge was closed in perfect narmony . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , and about seventy sat down to an excellent dinner , hnHu by the S uaru * an oi the temple . After the cloth wer j T drawn ' the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ere duly honoured with every demonstration of respect anu . good feeling . Bro . A . Schmitt , in paying just and well deserved tribute of respect and
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appreciation of the many and various services which Bro . P . W . Benham , the Installing Master , and father of the lodge , has not only rendered to it , but also to chapters and other Orders , said : Bro . Benham , —You have been for many years a true and genuine Mason ; you have worked your way in the Craft well , steadily , and honourably , holding fast to Masonic principles ,
comprehending and grasping its true features ; we all here feel , and are constantly enjoying , your untiring efforts to promote concord and prosperity in this province . The records of your lodges , chapters , & c , prove that at all times you were ardently performing the duties in various -capacities with zeal and ability , and your happy , judicious , and harmonising spirit the Prince of Wales Lodge advanced
to an honourable position . I feel confident that we cannot too highly estimate your worth as a man of honour and a Mason , and I feel sure , my brethren , that you will vividly mark your appreciation of it by cordially drinking his health . I therefore give , - ' The Health of the I . P . M ., Founder of the Lodge , and Supporter of Masonic Charities . " Bro . Benham expressed his hearty thanks to the brethren
for so cordial a reception of his health , and felt assured that his efforts , humble as they had been were at least directed to one great point , the advancement of Masonry and thc promotion of fraternal affection . The W . M ., visitors , and officers , were next toasted , and the brethren separated at 10 . The proceedings of the evening were enlived bv some excellent music from Bros . Campbell
Baker , and Dr . Aubin . ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . I 33 J ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge , all the members of which belong to the military profession , was held in the Assembly Rooms , on Thursday , the 2 nd November . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 p . m . There were about seventy
brethren present , including Bros . P . M . Eve , Hacker , Gold , Hickley , Pomeroy , Panmure Lodge , Aldershot ; Bro . P . M . Vine , Bro . Anderson , and Bro . Goddard , W . M . St . Andrew ' s , Farnham ; brethren from St . John ' s Lodge , Knaphill , the 17 th Lancers Lodge , and several other lodges . Bro . P . M . White , W . M . pro tem ., officiated at the meeting , and installed Bro . John Smith as W . M . for the
ensuing year , much credit being due to Bro . White for the excellent manner in which he performed thc ceremony . The W . M . having been duly installed , appointed his officers : Bros . Lucas , S . W . and Treas . ; Field , J . W . ; Cleasham , S . D . ; McCudden , J . D . ; Staley , I . G . ; Thompson , Tyler . After this the members of the Charitable Association attached to the lodge balloted for a life
subscribership in one of the Masonic Charities . This has b een introduced into the lodge by Bro . Captain Richardson , and the lucky ticket was drawn by Bro . Hickley . Bro . Frayling presided at the harmonium . After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to thc Royal Hall , where a magnificent banquet had been provided by Bro . Knee . Evciythinp ; was ( jot up by Bro . Knee in his usual style of
perfection , and his catering gave the most entire , satisfaction to the large company present . The cloth being removed , " The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the W . M ., which was loyally received , the brethren singing the Masonic National Anthem . This was followed by the toasts of "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Most Worshipful the Pro
Grand Master , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , " "The Rt . Worshipful thc Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present . " The toast of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B , Beach , M . P ., " was proposed in complimentary terms ,
after which Bro . Hacker gave "The Very Worshipful thc Prov . Grand Master of Hampshire and Isle of Wight , Bro . W . Hickman , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present , " to which Bro . Eve responded . Bro . White proposed "The W . M . of the Aldershot Camp Lodge , " and Bro . Smith returned thanks in a few well chosen remarks . " The P . M . ' s of the Aldershot Camp
Lodge " was proposed by Bro . Eve , and replied to by Bro . White . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " which toast met with a hearty reception , and Bro . Goddard , W . M . of St . Andrew ' s Lodge , responded on their behalf . This was succeeded by " The RIasonic Charities , " which was elqouently given by Bro . Hacker , and responded to by Bro . Eve , Thc next toast was that of
" The Wardens , Treasurer , and Oflicers of Aldershot Camp Lodge , " to which the Senior Warden responded , the toasts being brought to a conclusion by "The Health of the Host , " and the Tyler's toast . A most pleasant evening was spent by all the brethren , thc proceedings being enlivened by some capital singing by Bros . Eve , White , Page and Weild .
CHIPPING SODBURY . —Tyndall Lodge ( No . 1363 ) . —On Wednesday , 1 st inst ., the brethren of this lodge assembled at the lodge room in thc Town Hall , Ch-ipping Sodbury , for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . Algernon Sudlow in the W . M . ' s chair . There was a goodly gathering of members of the Craft , many lodges being represented from Bath , Bristol ,
Cheltenham , and Chippenham . It was apparent to all as they entered the lodge that the installation ceremony would be , as indeed it eventually proved to be , a great success . Shortly after three , Bro . Chas . A . Bush , W . M ., entered the lodge room with his officers , and at once proceeded to open the lodge . Bro . James Payne Curtis , the Secretary , then read the minutes , which were unanimously
passed . He stated thc accounts had been audited , and the balance was in thc hands of the Treasurer . Bro . Dr . Wm . Benham , P . M ., and P . Z . No . 103 , P . P . G . D . C . Briscol , then proceeded to instal Bro . Algernon Sudlow , S . W ., and W . M . elect , and performed his duties in a most impressive manner , to the perfect satisfaction of the brethren present , whicli was marked by Masonic approbation . After Bro . Sudlow was installed , and had received the usual
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congratulations , he addressed the brethren , and at once proceeded to appoint the officers for the ensuing year , investing Bros . C . A . Bush as his I . P . M . ; C . M . Herm , S . W . ; J . P . Curtis , J . W . and Secretary , who will now have held that office for four years in succession ; J . Trenfield , Treas . ; E . Grossman , S . D . ; J . Limbrick , J . D . ; W . Jones , I . G . ; J . D . B . Trenfield , P . M ., and P . G . S . B ., the D . C . ; W .
Tayler and W . H . H . Hartley , Stewards ; James lies , Organist , and E . Holliday , Tyler . Suitable addresses were given by the new W . M . to each brother . The lodge was then closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Grapes Hotel , where a splendid banquet was provided . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , "
" The Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " and also " The P . G . Lodge , " all of which were most heartily responded to by the brethren with the usual honours . The W . M . next proposed " The Masonic Charities of our Order , " to enable Bro . Colonel Henry Basevi , Past D . D . G . M ., P . G . R ., and Secretary to the Charity Committee of Gloucestershire , to respond , he having to return to
Cheltenham by an early train . The W . M . spoke at some length upon the subject , pointing out the grand work which the Freemasons had been accomplishing for centuries , silently , but most effectually . At the same •time he congratulated the brethren that they had one amongst them that evening who took the liveliest interest in the Masonic charities , and couoled with the toast the
name of Bro . Colonel Henry Basevi . Bro . Basevi then described the formation and working of the Institutions , and urged the brethren to give their support , and increase the voting power in the province . Before sitting down , Bro . Basevi , in a kind and most truly Masonic manner , proposed " The Health of the W . M . ' " The Health of the new W . M . " was then drunk most heartily . The W . M .,
in thanking the brethren for the honour they had conferred on him , said he had accepted the post of W . M . feeling its responsibilities , but with the determination to carry out the principles of Freemasonry to the very letter , at least as far as lay in his power , and they were nothing unless so carried out . He then referred to the grand principles of Freemasonrv . the cn-eat carp , to he . tnki-n ( nnw < -o manv
were pressing into the ranks ) respecting admittance into the Order , and then proceeded to refute objections advanced by ignorance or prejudice against the principles of the Craft , enlarging upon Masonic matters which are forbidden to the outside world . Before taking his seat he begged to propose " The Health of the Installing Master , " whom he thanked most heartily for the kind and impressive manner in which
he had performed the duties of his office . No one , added the W . M ., could go away from that ceremony without feeling deeply its solemnity , and every brother must feel it a great honour to the lodge to be able to include amongst its members one who so strictly adhered in theory and practice to the sublime principles of Freemasonry . Besides the officers already mentioned , we noticed Bro .
Samuel Davie * -, P . G . S . W . Monmouthshire , P . P . G . S . Gloucester ; F . J . Vizard , P . M . ; W . R . Latter , C . J . II . Turvin ,. Wm . Higgs , J . P . Wills , T . Brooke , Moses Eyles , J . T Brown , W . M . 41 ; E . Weare , 68 ; G . F . Knowland , 68 ; G . H . Cooke , W . M . 379 ; H . C . Hopkins , J . W . - ( 79 ; A . G . Williams , 610 ; A . Vosper , 610 ; T . H . Phillips , P . M . G 26 ; J . Lane , Treas . 626 ; G . J . Bailey , Sec . 626 ; W . T .
Briscoe , J . D . 626 ; George Munday , 626 ; Jesse Hayward , J . D . 906 ; James Stuckey , I . G . 906 , and others . The brethren spent a most enjoyable evening , and before separating they again complimented the W . M ., and wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . MANCHESTER . —Lodgeof Truth ( No . 1458 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday ,
November 4 th , and there was a large attendance of brethren . Mr . Arthur Barber was initiated , and Bro . Duckworth passed by Bro . Kent , W . M . Bro . Batchelder , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Tyers , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Beswick Tyler . Auditors were then appointed . There was one proposition for joining member , and the
lodge was closed at 7 . 30 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to banquet ; the usual toasts weie duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent at the festive board . NORTH -WOOLWICH . — Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . E . West's , the Three Crowns , Bro . J . Ives , W . M ., in the
chair . The following officers were present : —Bros . B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . ; H . Sisley , P . M . ; W . Steele , S . W . ; T . Geller , Treas . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and Sec . ; W . T . Turner , J . D . ; N . Stanfield , I . G . ; J . Plume , D . C . ; and Steadman , P . M ., Tyler . The visitors included T . Day , W . M . 1076 ; H . Green , 1076 ; C . Cooke , Org . > 3 » 7 00 > OU ? C . Mitchell , 700 ; and C . Jolly , 913 .
The lodge having been duly opened , Bros . J . Jewell and J . C . Dowsett , on evidence of proficiency , were passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . T . Doyle and W . C . Risby were approved of and . initiated . Nothing could exceed the earnest and solemn manner in which the W . M . performed these several ceremonies ; nor must a word of praise be denied to Bros . Turner and Stanfield , who , in
the absence of the J . W . and S . D ., filled those various offices admirably . Hearty good wishes having been given from the Pattison , 913 , Nelson , 700 , and Union Waterloo , 13 , by their several representatives , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to supper , which was , as usual , well looked to by the worthy host . On assembling again , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were briefly but pointedly given by the W . M ., and as cordially responded to . We must congratulate this young lodge upon its great success in doing good Masonic work . LEWISHAM . —New Cross Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —Nine months have now passed since the above lodge was consecrated at the Public Hall , Lewisham High Itoad , and during this period thirteen brethren have been initiated into the mysteries of ( the Craft . Thus it