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marched in procession to the Cathedral , where their Chaplain , Bro . Archdeacon Read , preached to them an excellent discourse from Psalm xcvi ., former clause of the 9 th verse . At the close of the service a collection was taken up as usual for charitable purposes , and the brethren reforming in procession returned to lodge . Luncheon , which was served in an outer apartment , being over , the brethren
reassembled in open lodge for thc purpose of installing thc Master-elect . Thc retiring Master , Bro . David Robinson , first delivered a brief address , expressive of his gratitude to the brethren for the support which they had uniformly extended to him during the two years that he had been in oflice , after which the Master elect , Bro . Thomas Buckley , was presented by Bro . James A . H . Hill , and installed with
all the ancient and impressive ceremonies of the Order . The new W . M . in a few earnest words bespoke the support of the brethren , and then appointed the following officers ( of course with the exception of himself and the Treasurer , who were elected by the lodge , for the year 1 S 76 ) : — Bros . Thomas Buckley , W . M . ; James Rocke , S . W . ; S . C . Edgehill , J . W . ; Archdeacon Read , M . A ., Chaplain ; J .
T . Thibou , Treas . ; S . L . Athill , Sec . ; C . M . Goodwin , Recorder ; J . D . West , S . D . ; W . B . Pilkington , J . D . ; JohnC . Este , Dir . of Cer . ; Robert Potter , I . G . ; CM . Madgwick and J . Hodge Hill , Stewards ; Michael O'Brien , Tyler . After the appointment of the officers the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren separated until evening . At half-past eight o ' clock the
brethren re-assembled to partake of a banquet . Covers were laid for sixty ; but owing to the inclemency of the weather , which had been on the'increase with occasional lulls since early afternoon , not more than thirty-two sat down to . supper . The arrangements reflected great credit npon the Stewards , Bros . Halliday , Athill , and Nibbs , to whose zeal thc banquet chiefly owed its origination , and
who laboured with unflagging energy to ensure its success . The room was handsomely decorated with flags and evergreens , and overhead hung elegant chandeliers which not only cast all over the apartment a brilliant radiance like that of the noonday sun , but lighted up the streets and the faces of the passers by in the immediate vicinity of the building . Immediately over the centre table there was also
suspended a large placard in letters of gold , setting forth that the banquet was given in honour of Bro . David Robinson , I . P . M . After the cloth was withdrawn the toasting commenced . Thc speeches , which were , for the most part , comparatively brief and epigramatic , were well received . Thc utmost good feeling and cordiality prevailed throughout , and by half-past eleven o ' clock thc last adieus had been said , and all save the Stewards and their assistants had
retired . WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The popularity of thc above lodge and its W . M . was fully evinced on Wednesday , 19 th ultimo , the occasion being the usual monthly meeting and the half-yearly banquet . The M . H . in William-street , where the meeting was held , was densely crowded ( there being above 120 brethreu
present ) , and presented a most gratifying sight , the various jewels in possession of and worn by the various brethren showing that the brethren of this locality not only muster a great number in the higher ranks of Masonic art , but work hard in charitable causes . The ceremonies of passing and initiation were worked in the usual manner , Bro . G . Mitchell receiving the benefit of the former , and Messrs .
Bryson and Virgo the latter . On thc termination of the regularprocecdingsa magnificent harmonium was presented to the W . M . for use of thc lodge , this splendid instrument having been given by a number of the members . The W . M . took Decision to speak of the great kindness of Bro . Chas . W . Hotson , to whom the whole of the credit of conducting the proceedings in connection with the
purchase of this instrument was due . Bro . Cook , of 913 , was elected an honorary member , and appointed Organist to thc lodge . This brother performed most ably during the ceremonies , which was most justly appreciated by thc brethren present . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren and visitors adjourned lo the new Masonic hall , Plumstead , lately erected by Bro . B . Plaisted ,
where a splendidly served banquet awaited them . The W . M ., Bro . Thomas Ward , occupied the chair , and amongst a long list of visitors were Bros . Sprent , R . A ., anil P . G . S . B . Essex ; C . Andrews , P . Prov . G . P . for Kent , and P . M . 77 ; J . Smith , P . Prov . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 829 , 913 ; C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . Qi . l ; C . Phillips , R . A ., and P . M . 13 and 1 ^ 6 ; E .
Denton , 706 , 13 , 013 ; J . McDougall , P . M . 913 ; J . H . Edley , P -M . 913 ; R . Croisdale , 706 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . i- ' . ll ' i ; A . Penfold , W . M . n ; Santi , W . M . 706 ; T . Hastings , S . W . 829 ; W . Weston , S . W . 13-16 ; H . J . Butter , J . W . 913 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 13 , 6 ; W . Murphy , freas . 1336 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; H . Mason , W . S . 913 ; Joseph McCaffery , D . C . 133 6 ; Cook , D . C rj 13 ; E .
J . De Salis , 1331 J . Donnelly , 706 ; E . Nugent , ' 706 ; 1 ' -Sales , 706 and 913 ; J . W . S . Reid and W . Bladen , 209 ; J . Scally , 413 ; R . Hill , 1536 ; H . Carlin , 1536 ; « . B . Lloyd , 913 ; G . Kennedy , 1336 ; E . Palmer , 913 ; " . Stone , son- C . Jolly , 913 . Thc Past Masters and officers supporting the W . M . were P . M . ' s Richey , I . P . M . ; Rowland , CrawfordDawsonGoddardBowlesGraham
, , , , , Gorman , Hotson ; Officers , Butt , S . W . ; Waters , J . W . ; 'Jawson , P . M . and Treas . ; Henderson , P . M . and ' Sec ; tt oodley , S . D . ; Warren , J . D . ; Wilkins , I . G . ; E . Hotson , ¦ J -C The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly honoured , Bro . P . M . Richey rose to propose " The Health of the W . M . " In doing so he alluded to the efficient and satisfactory manner in which he had carried
out his duties and certainly fulfilled his promise of keeping up the prestige of the lodge . In reply , the W . M . thanked them for their hearty response to the toast , and would ever recollect the manner in which he had been met I ' * 11 evening . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . stated that it was gratifying to see so many distinguished members of the Craft amongst them , and a nappy omen indeed for the popularity of the lodge . He
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coupled with thc toast the name of Bros . P . M . Coupland and W . M . Pownall , both of whom , in very able speeches , alluded to the duties of Masons , their relations to each other , and the great good that could be done by assisting in the works of charity . Both brethren wire most attentively listened to , and highly applauded when they resumed their seats . Bro . Richey responded on behalf of thc Past
Masters , and was supplemented by Bro . P . M . Rowland , who , being ' rather humourously inclined , kept the brethren in constant roars of laughter . The next toast was that of " The Oflicers of the Lodge . " It met with a most hearty reception , and was briefly but ably replied to by Bro . Thos .
Butt , S . W . This meeting will long be remembered by the brethren who attended it , not only as the largest gathering ever known at Woolwich , but also as one which brought together many who had been parted throughout the world for years , and enabled them once more to relate the pleasing incidents of bygone days .
WOOLWICH . — Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the F . H ., Woolwich , on Friday evening , Feb . 4 th . Present : Bros . Santi , W . M . ; Tapp , S . W . ; ~ Gamble , J . W . ; Croisdale , P . M . ; and other officers . Also presei . t Bros . P . M . Clark , D . M . ; Denton , Dr . Pope , Mutch , Donnelly , Nugent , and several others . Amongst thc visitors were
Bros . Cook , Coulson , Ward , W . M . Nelson Lodge , Woolwich ; and Young , S . W . Camden Lodge , 704 , London . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Nugent was passed to the Second Degree , thc cerenTony having been most ably rehearsed by the W . M . The brethren adjourned to Bro . De Gray ' s , the Freemasons Hotel , where an excellent supper was served ,
and a most agreeable evening passed , Bro . Gamble , as J . ., ably assisting his superior officers in their endeavours to please all . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting at the Lord Raglan , on Thursday , thc 3 rd inst ., thc W . M ., Bro . A . Penfold , in the chair , supported by the following officers : —Bros . J .
McDougall , I . P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., and P . G . P . for Kent ; W . Tongue , P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . for Kent ; T . Smith , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . for Kent ; f . W . 'Knight , P . M . of 1107 ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; II . W . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . and Sec ; J . D . Hayes , S . D . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; 11 . Lester , Tyler ; and R . G . Cook , D . C . Among thc visitors were J .
Cowcll , P . M . 147 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; F . Pownall , W . M . 153 6 , and S . W . 13 ; R . Croisdale , P . M . 706 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; T . W . Butt , S . W . 700 ; J . Waters , J . W . 700 ; S . W . Gibson , 341 ; E . Tappcnden , 700 and 781 ; F . A . Wallis , 901 ; G . Smith , 1536 ; C . Beard , 700 ; E . W . Fisher , 700 , W . Topp , 819 ; W . Harwood , 1107 ; and G . Tedder , 1107 . The minutes and accounts bavins :
been duly read and passed , Messrs . T ., ] . Anderson , T . Head , and S . Long were initiated , and Bro . A . Wallis passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . After the proposal of one candidate and five joining members for admission , and an additional ten Guineas to thc regular yearly ten provided for in the bye-laws for both the Boys' and Girls' Schools had been voted for Bro .
P . M . Coupland's list , he being Steward for thc Boys ' charity this year , the lodge was closei ] , and the brethren and visitors adjourned for refreshment . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal nnd Masonic toasts , and the brethren responded heartily . His own health , proposed by the I . P . M ., was drank most enthusiasticall y . On that of "The Visitors" being proposed , Bro . " Pownall , W . M . ofthe
United Military Lodge , wilh whose name the toast was coupled , thanked thc W . M . for the kind expressions with which his name was coupled . Thc truly Masonic feeling displayed by the W . M . of the Pattison Lod ge , and , in fact , the W . Master and brethren of all the lodges , during his late long and painful illness , he should never forget , and if he bad not taken an earlier opportunity of visiting * thst
lodge , and thanking them for it , it was because he was unable to do so , and not because he was unwilling . The hospitality of the Pattison Lodge was proverbial , and the manner in which the work was done made the visiting of it a real pleasure . He then spoke of the monument about lo be erected to commemorate thc Masonic labours of our late lamented brother , J . Geaden , for which upwards of
£ 150 had been subscribed by the lodges , chapters , and brethren of the district , and saitl the work of the committee would soon bc at an end , and he and they trusted that their efforts would give satisfaction to all . He thanked the W . M . and brethren for the honour paid him , and resumed his seat arriid applause . Thc Initiates were , of course , toasted , and Bro . Long made a very pleasing reply . The
Past M -Vrs' toast was replied to by Bros . M'Dougall and Coupland . The W . M . paid a well-merited tribute to thc good working of " The Officers of the Lod ge , " and spoke of the pleasure it gave him , and , he felt sure , the whole of the lodge , to see Bro . Hayes among them again after a long and dangerous illness . Bros . Vincent and Hayes replied , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pleasures
of the evening . We had almost forgotten to rrention that an earnest appeal was made by Bro . Harwood on behalf of Bro . G . Tedder , once so well known in the musical world as compeer to Sims Reeves , hut who through total deafness , is incapable of following his profession , and whose grand annual concert takes place at Erith in the course of next month . A number of tickets were taken by
the brethren after the appeal . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 105 * 1 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Room at thc AthciKcum , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Bro . II . Longman , the W . M ., occupied the Master ' s chair , and there was a fair attendance of members and visiting
brethren present . Thc lodge was opened with solemn prayer in the First Degree , when a gift of £ s , *; s . was unanimously voted to the Royal Masonic Benevoient Institution . The lodge was then raised , and Bro . Hudspeth was passed to the Second Degree , the working being efficiently ; performed by the W . M . Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G .
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S . B . of England , in a very able manner described the Second Tracing Board , at the conclusion of which a cordial vote of thanks was passed to him . Thc lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The tenth annual festival of this lodge , and the installation of thc W . M ., took place at the Masonic Hall , on
Wednesday , thc 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock p . m ., and the following brethren were present : — Bros . T . Bobart , W . M . and Installing Officer ; S . Pipes , S . W . and W . M . elect . ; W . "Heathcote , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . U ., Treas . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec ; T . Hills , S . D . ; T . Gadsby , J . D . ; G . Pipes , M . of C . ; ] . Heathcote , I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; T . Mainprize , F . Iliffe , I . P . M . ;
J . M . 'Moore , P . M . ; T . Roe , jun ., P . M . ; G . Buttery , J . W Shepherd , J . H . Biggs , W . B . Hextall , T . H . Hepworth , ' S . Steele , E . Taylor , J . O . Manton , M . Hill , J . Parkins , jun ., J . Griggs , J . Smith , P . P . J . G . W ., P . M . Visitors : Bros . Rev . C . E . Mayo , P . G . C . Herts , 86 9 ; W . Jones , P . M . 4 G 0 , W . 1 S 20 , P . G . S . of W . Staff . ; T . Hall , W . M . H . Marsden , P . M . zs . 3 ; J . C . Merry , W . M . 7 * 1 ; W . H .
Burton , S . W . ; W . Cooper , Sec . ; R . Bennett , W . Knight , T . Merry , Wright , all of 731 ; T . H . Warner , P . M . 802 ; t . C . Wigg , P . M . 1024 . The minutes of last meeting being confirmed , Bro . S . Pipes , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . M . H . Bobart and J . Worsnop , P . M . ' s . Bro . S . Pipes was duly installed by the W . M ., Bro . Henry T . Bobait , who appointed and invested the following
brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . T . Robart , I . P . M . ; W . Heathcote , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas . ; G . Pipes , Sec ; T . Hill , S . D . ; J . Heathcote , J . D . ; J . H . Biggs , I . G . ; F . Iliffe and J . Worsnop , Stewards ; T . Slinn , Tyler . Thc addresses to the officers and brethren were delivered by Bro . M . H . Bobart , P . M . A candidate having been
proposed for initiation , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . BUXTON . —Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 1233 ) . —On Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the brethren of the Phrenix Lodge of St . Ann celebrated their anniversary at Court House , Buxton , when there was a large attendance of the members of the lodge , and visiting brethren from
neighbouring lodges . There were present Bros . W . Smith , W . M . ; E . C . Milligan , S . W . ; E . J . Sykes , J . W . ; W . Boughen , Treas . ; J . II . Lawson , S . D . ; P . Le Gros , J . D . ' ; C . Adams , M . C . ; G . Marsden , O . ; J . Whalley , Sup . of Wks . ; W . Goodwin , I . G . ; G . Goodwin and C . Gwinnell , Stewards ; Augustus A . Bagshawe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . C ; F . Turner , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . R .
Duke , P . M ., P . P . D . C ; J . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Bragg , P . M . 74 , and P . Z . 74 , P . P . G . S . D . Warwick ; Bros . , 1 . C . Hyde , C . Wilkinson , J . Mortin , G . F . Barnard , W . C . Moore , W . Shawe , J . Heathcote . Visitors : Bros . J . Barber , Callender , " 1032 ' ; C . C . W . Ferguson , S . W . 6 54 ; J . Barrowby , P . M . Peveril of the Peak , 6154 , P . P . G . R . Derby ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . Affability 317 ; W . H . Hopkins , P . M .
Yarborough 633 , 'P . G . D . C . E . Lane ; G . Smedley , JYarborough 66 *?; J . Nail , Duke < - > f Athol P . M . 210 , P . P . G . S . ; J . T . Wright , P . M . 6- * 4 ; P . Bramvvell , S . W . 634 ; S . W . Ready , P . M . 6 34 ; P . Bramwell , P . M . 6 34 , J . King , Anchor and Hope 37 ; E . Cunningham , Thistle , Glasgow 275 . At eleven o'clock the R . A . Chapter was held . Present -. Comps . F . Turner , Z . -, Augustus A . Bagshawe , H . ;
J . Taylor , J . ; R . R . Duke , P . Z . ; P . Le Gros , Scribe E . ; E . J . Sykes , Scribe N . ; E . C Milligan , P . S . ; W . Smith , First A . S . ; J . II . Lawson , Second A . S . Thc Installing Principals were J . Hall , P . G . P . S . E . Lane . ; W . H . Hopkins , Derby 1033 , P . Z . ; and J . H . Sillitoe , Affability 317 , Z . The visitors were Comp ? . W . Milligan , Justice 253 ; J . 'Barrowby , J . 322 , Hope ; J . T . Wright , Hope 322 ; P . Bramwell ,
Hope 322 . The interesting ceremonies were very ably and impressively performed . Comps . A . A . Bagshawe and J , Taylor , were installed as ist and 2 nd Principals ; and the folloiving ' officcrs were invested : P . Lc Gros , E . ; W . Smith , J . ; E . C . Milligan , P . S . ; E . J . Sykes N . ; and J . H . Lawson , A . S . At one p . m . the Phcenix Lodge was opened , and Bros . Hopkins , Sillitoe , and W . Milligan ,
duly installed Bro . E . C . Milligan as W . M . for the following vear , and the following appointments ' were afterwards made by thc W . M .: —Bros . E . J . Sykes , S . W . ; A . A . Bagshawe , Chap . ; J . H . Lawson , J . W . ; W . D . Sutton , Treas . -, C . Adams , Sec . ; P . Le Gros , S . D . ; W . Boughen , J . D . ; G . Marden , Org . ; C . Wilkinson , I . G . ; A . Pyle , Tyler ; W . Shawe , S . B . ; G . Goodwin and C . Gwinell ,
Stewards ; and A . Barnett , M . C . After the business was concluded the lodge was closed in due form , and the companions of the Phcenix Chapter of St . Ann , and the brethren , adjourned to the Hall Hotel , where a splendid banquet had been prepared . The tables were beautifully decorated , and were specially adorned with numerous choice flowers , ferns , & c , from thc conservatories of
Chatsworth—including profuse displays of acacia , arums , cyclamens , camelias , orchids , etc . —kindly given by Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , P . G . M . There were more present than were expected , so the tables were a little crowded , but this was better than a beggarly array of empty seats , and contributed much to the whole proceedings going off with spirit and eclat . Thc dinner was served under the
supervision of Bro . J . H . Lawson . When " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . William Smith , " was proposed by the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , his important and constant services to the lodge , both before his elevation to thc chair and since , and the long distances he had frequently travelled iu order to fulfil his duties , were mentioned as they deserved to be ; he was presented with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his
services , from the brethren of thc lodge . It may be added that it was the most numerously attended anniversary since the establishment of the lodge . ROSS ( New Zealand ) . —Totara Lodge ( No . 1241 ) . —Freemasons , like all other rational beings , have their seasons of rejoicing , and these generally occur when a change of officers is made . Such an event took place at the Exchange Hotel , on Wednesday , November the 3 rd ,
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marched in procession to the Cathedral , where their Chaplain , Bro . Archdeacon Read , preached to them an excellent discourse from Psalm xcvi ., former clause of the 9 th verse . At the close of the service a collection was taken up as usual for charitable purposes , and the brethren reforming in procession returned to lodge . Luncheon , which was served in an outer apartment , being over , the brethren
reassembled in open lodge for thc purpose of installing thc Master-elect . Thc retiring Master , Bro . David Robinson , first delivered a brief address , expressive of his gratitude to the brethren for the support which they had uniformly extended to him during the two years that he had been in oflice , after which the Master elect , Bro . Thomas Buckley , was presented by Bro . James A . H . Hill , and installed with
all the ancient and impressive ceremonies of the Order . The new W . M . in a few earnest words bespoke the support of the brethren , and then appointed the following officers ( of course with the exception of himself and the Treasurer , who were elected by the lodge , for the year 1 S 76 ) : — Bros . Thomas Buckley , W . M . ; James Rocke , S . W . ; S . C . Edgehill , J . W . ; Archdeacon Read , M . A ., Chaplain ; J .
T . Thibou , Treas . ; S . L . Athill , Sec . ; C . M . Goodwin , Recorder ; J . D . West , S . D . ; W . B . Pilkington , J . D . ; JohnC . Este , Dir . of Cer . ; Robert Potter , I . G . ; CM . Madgwick and J . Hodge Hill , Stewards ; Michael O'Brien , Tyler . After the appointment of the officers the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren separated until evening . At half-past eight o ' clock the
brethren re-assembled to partake of a banquet . Covers were laid for sixty ; but owing to the inclemency of the weather , which had been on the'increase with occasional lulls since early afternoon , not more than thirty-two sat down to . supper . The arrangements reflected great credit npon the Stewards , Bros . Halliday , Athill , and Nibbs , to whose zeal thc banquet chiefly owed its origination , and
who laboured with unflagging energy to ensure its success . The room was handsomely decorated with flags and evergreens , and overhead hung elegant chandeliers which not only cast all over the apartment a brilliant radiance like that of the noonday sun , but lighted up the streets and the faces of the passers by in the immediate vicinity of the building . Immediately over the centre table there was also
suspended a large placard in letters of gold , setting forth that the banquet was given in honour of Bro . David Robinson , I . P . M . After the cloth was withdrawn the toasting commenced . Thc speeches , which were , for the most part , comparatively brief and epigramatic , were well received . Thc utmost good feeling and cordiality prevailed throughout , and by half-past eleven o ' clock thc last adieus had been said , and all save the Stewards and their assistants had
retired . WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The popularity of thc above lodge and its W . M . was fully evinced on Wednesday , 19 th ultimo , the occasion being the usual monthly meeting and the half-yearly banquet . The M . H . in William-street , where the meeting was held , was densely crowded ( there being above 120 brethreu
present ) , and presented a most gratifying sight , the various jewels in possession of and worn by the various brethren showing that the brethren of this locality not only muster a great number in the higher ranks of Masonic art , but work hard in charitable causes . The ceremonies of passing and initiation were worked in the usual manner , Bro . G . Mitchell receiving the benefit of the former , and Messrs .
Bryson and Virgo the latter . On thc termination of the regularprocecdingsa magnificent harmonium was presented to the W . M . for use of thc lodge , this splendid instrument having been given by a number of the members . The W . M . took Decision to speak of the great kindness of Bro . Chas . W . Hotson , to whom the whole of the credit of conducting the proceedings in connection with the
purchase of this instrument was due . Bro . Cook , of 913 , was elected an honorary member , and appointed Organist to thc lodge . This brother performed most ably during the ceremonies , which was most justly appreciated by thc brethren present . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren and visitors adjourned lo the new Masonic hall , Plumstead , lately erected by Bro . B . Plaisted ,
where a splendidly served banquet awaited them . The W . M ., Bro . Thomas Ward , occupied the chair , and amongst a long list of visitors were Bros . Sprent , R . A ., anil P . G . S . B . Essex ; C . Andrews , P . Prov . G . P . for Kent , and P . M . 77 ; J . Smith , P . Prov . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 829 , 913 ; C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . Qi . l ; C . Phillips , R . A ., and P . M . 13 and 1 ^ 6 ; E .
Denton , 706 , 13 , 013 ; J . McDougall , P . M . 913 ; J . H . Edley , P -M . 913 ; R . Croisdale , 706 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . i- ' . ll ' i ; A . Penfold , W . M . n ; Santi , W . M . 706 ; T . Hastings , S . W . 829 ; W . Weston , S . W . 13-16 ; H . J . Butter , J . W . 913 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 13 , 6 ; W . Murphy , freas . 1336 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; H . Mason , W . S . 913 ; Joseph McCaffery , D . C . 133 6 ; Cook , D . C rj 13 ; E .
J . De Salis , 1331 J . Donnelly , 706 ; E . Nugent , ' 706 ; 1 ' -Sales , 706 and 913 ; J . W . S . Reid and W . Bladen , 209 ; J . Scally , 413 ; R . Hill , 1536 ; H . Carlin , 1536 ; « . B . Lloyd , 913 ; G . Kennedy , 1336 ; E . Palmer , 913 ; " . Stone , son- C . Jolly , 913 . Thc Past Masters and officers supporting the W . M . were P . M . ' s Richey , I . P . M . ; Rowland , CrawfordDawsonGoddardBowlesGraham
, , , , , Gorman , Hotson ; Officers , Butt , S . W . ; Waters , J . W . ; 'Jawson , P . M . and Treas . ; Henderson , P . M . and ' Sec ; tt oodley , S . D . ; Warren , J . D . ; Wilkins , I . G . ; E . Hotson , ¦ J -C The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly honoured , Bro . P . M . Richey rose to propose " The Health of the W . M . " In doing so he alluded to the efficient and satisfactory manner in which he had carried
out his duties and certainly fulfilled his promise of keeping up the prestige of the lodge . In reply , the W . M . thanked them for their hearty response to the toast , and would ever recollect the manner in which he had been met I ' * 11 evening . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . stated that it was gratifying to see so many distinguished members of the Craft amongst them , and a nappy omen indeed for the popularity of the lodge . He
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coupled with thc toast the name of Bros . P . M . Coupland and W . M . Pownall , both of whom , in very able speeches , alluded to the duties of Masons , their relations to each other , and the great good that could be done by assisting in the works of charity . Both brethren wire most attentively listened to , and highly applauded when they resumed their seats . Bro . Richey responded on behalf of thc Past
Masters , and was supplemented by Bro . P . M . Rowland , who , being ' rather humourously inclined , kept the brethren in constant roars of laughter . The next toast was that of " The Oflicers of the Lodge . " It met with a most hearty reception , and was briefly but ably replied to by Bro . Thos .
Butt , S . W . This meeting will long be remembered by the brethren who attended it , not only as the largest gathering ever known at Woolwich , but also as one which brought together many who had been parted throughout the world for years , and enabled them once more to relate the pleasing incidents of bygone days .
WOOLWICH . — Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the F . H ., Woolwich , on Friday evening , Feb . 4 th . Present : Bros . Santi , W . M . ; Tapp , S . W . ; ~ Gamble , J . W . ; Croisdale , P . M . ; and other officers . Also presei . t Bros . P . M . Clark , D . M . ; Denton , Dr . Pope , Mutch , Donnelly , Nugent , and several others . Amongst thc visitors were
Bros . Cook , Coulson , Ward , W . M . Nelson Lodge , Woolwich ; and Young , S . W . Camden Lodge , 704 , London . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Nugent was passed to the Second Degree , thc cerenTony having been most ably rehearsed by the W . M . The brethren adjourned to Bro . De Gray ' s , the Freemasons Hotel , where an excellent supper was served ,
and a most agreeable evening passed , Bro . Gamble , as J . ., ably assisting his superior officers in their endeavours to please all . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting at the Lord Raglan , on Thursday , thc 3 rd inst ., thc W . M ., Bro . A . Penfold , in the chair , supported by the following officers : —Bros . J .
McDougall , I . P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., and P . G . P . for Kent ; W . Tongue , P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . for Kent ; T . Smith , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . for Kent ; f . W . 'Knight , P . M . of 1107 ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; II . W . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . and Sec ; J . D . Hayes , S . D . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; 11 . Lester , Tyler ; and R . G . Cook , D . C . Among thc visitors were J .
Cowcll , P . M . 147 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; F . Pownall , W . M . 153 6 , and S . W . 13 ; R . Croisdale , P . M . 706 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; T . W . Butt , S . W . 700 ; J . Waters , J . W . 700 ; S . W . Gibson , 341 ; E . Tappcnden , 700 and 781 ; F . A . Wallis , 901 ; G . Smith , 1536 ; C . Beard , 700 ; E . W . Fisher , 700 , W . Topp , 819 ; W . Harwood , 1107 ; and G . Tedder , 1107 . The minutes and accounts bavins :
been duly read and passed , Messrs . T ., ] . Anderson , T . Head , and S . Long were initiated , and Bro . A . Wallis passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . After the proposal of one candidate and five joining members for admission , and an additional ten Guineas to thc regular yearly ten provided for in the bye-laws for both the Boys' and Girls' Schools had been voted for Bro .
P . M . Coupland's list , he being Steward for thc Boys ' charity this year , the lodge was closei ] , and the brethren and visitors adjourned for refreshment . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal nnd Masonic toasts , and the brethren responded heartily . His own health , proposed by the I . P . M ., was drank most enthusiasticall y . On that of "The Visitors" being proposed , Bro . " Pownall , W . M . ofthe
United Military Lodge , wilh whose name the toast was coupled , thanked thc W . M . for the kind expressions with which his name was coupled . Thc truly Masonic feeling displayed by the W . M . of the Pattison Lod ge , and , in fact , the W . Master and brethren of all the lodges , during his late long and painful illness , he should never forget , and if he bad not taken an earlier opportunity of visiting * thst
lodge , and thanking them for it , it was because he was unable to do so , and not because he was unwilling . The hospitality of the Pattison Lodge was proverbial , and the manner in which the work was done made the visiting of it a real pleasure . He then spoke of the monument about lo be erected to commemorate thc Masonic labours of our late lamented brother , J . Geaden , for which upwards of
£ 150 had been subscribed by the lodges , chapters , and brethren of the district , and saitl the work of the committee would soon bc at an end , and he and they trusted that their efforts would give satisfaction to all . He thanked the W . M . and brethren for the honour paid him , and resumed his seat arriid applause . Thc Initiates were , of course , toasted , and Bro . Long made a very pleasing reply . The
Past M -Vrs' toast was replied to by Bros . M'Dougall and Coupland . The W . M . paid a well-merited tribute to thc good working of " The Officers of the Lod ge , " and spoke of the pleasure it gave him , and , he felt sure , the whole of the lodge , to see Bro . Hayes among them again after a long and dangerous illness . Bros . Vincent and Hayes replied , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pleasures
of the evening . We had almost forgotten to rrention that an earnest appeal was made by Bro . Harwood on behalf of Bro . G . Tedder , once so well known in the musical world as compeer to Sims Reeves , hut who through total deafness , is incapable of following his profession , and whose grand annual concert takes place at Erith in the course of next month . A number of tickets were taken by
the brethren after the appeal . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 105 * 1 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Room at thc AthciKcum , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Bro . II . Longman , the W . M ., occupied the Master ' s chair , and there was a fair attendance of members and visiting
brethren present . Thc lodge was opened with solemn prayer in the First Degree , when a gift of £ s , *; s . was unanimously voted to the Royal Masonic Benevoient Institution . The lodge was then raised , and Bro . Hudspeth was passed to the Second Degree , the working being efficiently ; performed by the W . M . Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G .
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S . B . of England , in a very able manner described the Second Tracing Board , at the conclusion of which a cordial vote of thanks was passed to him . Thc lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The tenth annual festival of this lodge , and the installation of thc W . M ., took place at the Masonic Hall , on
Wednesday , thc 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock p . m ., and the following brethren were present : — Bros . T . Bobart , W . M . and Installing Officer ; S . Pipes , S . W . and W . M . elect . ; W . "Heathcote , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . U ., Treas . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec ; T . Hills , S . D . ; T . Gadsby , J . D . ; G . Pipes , M . of C . ; ] . Heathcote , I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; T . Mainprize , F . Iliffe , I . P . M . ;
J . M . 'Moore , P . M . ; T . Roe , jun ., P . M . ; G . Buttery , J . W Shepherd , J . H . Biggs , W . B . Hextall , T . H . Hepworth , ' S . Steele , E . Taylor , J . O . Manton , M . Hill , J . Parkins , jun ., J . Griggs , J . Smith , P . P . J . G . W ., P . M . Visitors : Bros . Rev . C . E . Mayo , P . G . C . Herts , 86 9 ; W . Jones , P . M . 4 G 0 , W . 1 S 20 , P . G . S . of W . Staff . ; T . Hall , W . M . H . Marsden , P . M . zs . 3 ; J . C . Merry , W . M . 7 * 1 ; W . H .
Burton , S . W . ; W . Cooper , Sec . ; R . Bennett , W . Knight , T . Merry , Wright , all of 731 ; T . H . Warner , P . M . 802 ; t . C . Wigg , P . M . 1024 . The minutes of last meeting being confirmed , Bro . S . Pipes , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . M . H . Bobart and J . Worsnop , P . M . ' s . Bro . S . Pipes was duly installed by the W . M ., Bro . Henry T . Bobait , who appointed and invested the following
brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . T . Robart , I . P . M . ; W . Heathcote , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas . ; G . Pipes , Sec ; T . Hill , S . D . ; J . Heathcote , J . D . ; J . H . Biggs , I . G . ; F . Iliffe and J . Worsnop , Stewards ; T . Slinn , Tyler . Thc addresses to the officers and brethren were delivered by Bro . M . H . Bobart , P . M . A candidate having been
proposed for initiation , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . BUXTON . —Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 1233 ) . —On Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the brethren of the Phrenix Lodge of St . Ann celebrated their anniversary at Court House , Buxton , when there was a large attendance of the members of the lodge , and visiting brethren from
neighbouring lodges . There were present Bros . W . Smith , W . M . ; E . C . Milligan , S . W . ; E . J . Sykes , J . W . ; W . Boughen , Treas . ; J . II . Lawson , S . D . ; P . Le Gros , J . D . ' ; C . Adams , M . C . ; G . Marsden , O . ; J . Whalley , Sup . of Wks . ; W . Goodwin , I . G . ; G . Goodwin and C . Gwinnell , Stewards ; Augustus A . Bagshawe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . C ; F . Turner , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . R .
Duke , P . M ., P . P . D . C ; J . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Bragg , P . M . 74 , and P . Z . 74 , P . P . G . S . D . Warwick ; Bros . , 1 . C . Hyde , C . Wilkinson , J . Mortin , G . F . Barnard , W . C . Moore , W . Shawe , J . Heathcote . Visitors : Bros . J . Barber , Callender , " 1032 ' ; C . C . W . Ferguson , S . W . 6 54 ; J . Barrowby , P . M . Peveril of the Peak , 6154 , P . P . G . R . Derby ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . Affability 317 ; W . H . Hopkins , P . M .
Yarborough 633 , 'P . G . D . C . E . Lane ; G . Smedley , JYarborough 66 *?; J . Nail , Duke < - > f Athol P . M . 210 , P . P . G . S . ; J . T . Wright , P . M . 6- * 4 ; P . Bramvvell , S . W . 634 ; S . W . Ready , P . M . 6 34 ; P . Bramwell , P . M . 6 34 , J . King , Anchor and Hope 37 ; E . Cunningham , Thistle , Glasgow 275 . At eleven o'clock the R . A . Chapter was held . Present -. Comps . F . Turner , Z . -, Augustus A . Bagshawe , H . ;
J . Taylor , J . ; R . R . Duke , P . Z . ; P . Le Gros , Scribe E . ; E . J . Sykes , Scribe N . ; E . C Milligan , P . S . ; W . Smith , First A . S . ; J . II . Lawson , Second A . S . Thc Installing Principals were J . Hall , P . G . P . S . E . Lane . ; W . H . Hopkins , Derby 1033 , P . Z . ; and J . H . Sillitoe , Affability 317 , Z . The visitors were Comp ? . W . Milligan , Justice 253 ; J . 'Barrowby , J . 322 , Hope ; J . T . Wright , Hope 322 ; P . Bramwell ,
Hope 322 . The interesting ceremonies were very ably and impressively performed . Comps . A . A . Bagshawe and J , Taylor , were installed as ist and 2 nd Principals ; and the folloiving ' officcrs were invested : P . Lc Gros , E . ; W . Smith , J . ; E . C . Milligan , P . S . ; E . J . Sykes N . ; and J . H . Lawson , A . S . At one p . m . the Phcenix Lodge was opened , and Bros . Hopkins , Sillitoe , and W . Milligan ,
duly installed Bro . E . C . Milligan as W . M . for the following vear , and the following appointments ' were afterwards made by thc W . M .: —Bros . E . J . Sykes , S . W . ; A . A . Bagshawe , Chap . ; J . H . Lawson , J . W . ; W . D . Sutton , Treas . -, C . Adams , Sec . ; P . Le Gros , S . D . ; W . Boughen , J . D . ; G . Marden , Org . ; C . Wilkinson , I . G . ; A . Pyle , Tyler ; W . Shawe , S . B . ; G . Goodwin and C . Gwinell ,
Stewards ; and A . Barnett , M . C . After the business was concluded the lodge was closed in due form , and the companions of the Phcenix Chapter of St . Ann , and the brethren , adjourned to the Hall Hotel , where a splendid banquet had been prepared . The tables were beautifully decorated , and were specially adorned with numerous choice flowers , ferns , & c , from thc conservatories of
Chatsworth—including profuse displays of acacia , arums , cyclamens , camelias , orchids , etc . —kindly given by Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , P . G . M . There were more present than were expected , so the tables were a little crowded , but this was better than a beggarly array of empty seats , and contributed much to the whole proceedings going off with spirit and eclat . Thc dinner was served under the
supervision of Bro . J . H . Lawson . When " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . William Smith , " was proposed by the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , his important and constant services to the lodge , both before his elevation to thc chair and since , and the long distances he had frequently travelled iu order to fulfil his duties , were mentioned as they deserved to be ; he was presented with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his
services , from the brethren of thc lodge . It may be added that it was the most numerously attended anniversary since the establishment of the lodge . ROSS ( New Zealand ) . —Totara Lodge ( No . 1241 ) . —Freemasons , like all other rational beings , have their seasons of rejoicing , and these generally occur when a change of officers is made . Such an event took place at the Exchange Hotel , on Wednesday , November the 3 rd ,