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On the removal of thc cloth the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The toast of "Our Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Last , J . W ., who expressed the great pleasure it always gave Lodge Acacia to entertain visitors , and bade them a hearty welcome . Bros . J . A . Godwin , P . M . 1311 ; Smith , 074 ; Rendell ,

J . D . 074 ; and Fawcett , 3 S 7 , responded , and complimented the W . M . on the manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted , and at the hearty reception they had received . Bro . Godwin , P . M . 1 3 11 , proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in complimentary terms , and stated that although

that was his first visit to the lodge he had nevertheless heard of the Masonic abilities of the W . M . at other lodges . Bro . Peterson , W . M ., briefly responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded an enjoyable meeting , Bros . Rendell , Smith , Hirst , Godwin , and Boyle contributing songs , duet , and recitation to the harmony of the evening .

CAMBRIDGE . Scientific Lodge ( No . SS ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge on the 14 th inst ., at the Lion Hotel , about 40 brethren were present , when Bro . W . P . Spalding , W . M ., ably performed the Third Degree , the candidate raised being Bro . C . Percy Jones . At the after proceedings , deep sympathy was expressed towards the M . W . Grand Master on the death of his

brotherin-law , the Grand Duke of Hesse ; congratulations were offered to Bro . Letchworth , the new Grand Secretary ; and pleasure was expressed that the D . P . G . M ., Bro . A . H . Moyes , had returned from a sojourn in the South apparently in much better health . Bros . Dixie , 442 , andH . J . Whitehead , 441 , responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " and spoke in praise of the work they had seen .

Three Grand Principles Lodge ( No . 441 ) . —At the regular meeting on Monday , the 7 th instant , at the Red Lion Hotel , there were present Bros . J . Royston , P . P . A . G . D . of C , W . M . ; W . C . Dewberry , P . P . G . Org ., l . P . M . ; Fuller Greef , S . W . ; P . H . Young , P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; E . H . Jennings , P . P . G . J . W ., Chap . ; J . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ;

J . S . Youngman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec ; J . Catling , S . D . ; W . R . Roper , J . D . ; F . Dewbcrry , P . M ., P . G . D . C , D . C ; and F . Potts , I . G . Visitors : Bros . Colonel R . T . Caldwell , P . G . M . ; W . P . Spalding , W . M . SS ; W . Rogers , W . M . S 59 ; T . Hunnybun , P . M . ; J . V . Pryor , P . M . ; W . H . Francis , P . M . ; and others . Altogether about 50 brethren were present .

There was a heavy agenda to get through , Bros . Pinder and G . O . Palmer being raised , Bros . Knowles and F . Palmer being passed , and Mr . W . T . Bowman being initiated , but Bro . Royston went through the whole of the work from the chair in a praiseworthy manner , and was ably supported by his officers . At the banquet which followed work , the Prov . Grand

Master , in returning thanks for the toast of his health , said the large attendance and the excellent work done that evening showed that the brethren of the lodge took very great interest in Masonry , and he thought it would be a long time before the lodge would wish to change its number , by reason of other lodges dropping off . The number 441 was

a very luck y number , being a perfect square—the square of 21 . And it was not only a perfect square , but 21 was formed of two prime numbers , 3 and 7 , to both of which considerable Masonic interest was attached . Two candidates were proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholine Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., in the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . J . M . Behrendt , W . M . ; J . Constable , l . P . M . ; R . N . Brunyee , S . W . ; C . Fox , J . W . ; R . Wood , Sec ; J . Faulkner , S . D . ; W . S . Scholey , I G . ; W . Chamberlain , D . C ;

J . 'Turner , Stwd . ; G . Naylor , Tyler ; R . Vates , J . Franks , andC . Cundall . Visitors : Bros . A . Goodhind , 2259 , and W . P . Rcbotham , Sec . 2259 . There was very little work to be done , but an arrangement was made to render the lodge room more comforlable . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to a banquet , when a very pleasant hour was spent .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Didsbury Hotel , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there was , as usual , a very large attendance . Bro . C . E . Towcll , W . M ., presided . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . T he business of the day was to ballot

for two joining members , both being duly elected , & c , and to raise Bro . Harry Shute * , the ceremony being performed in a most efficient and finished manner by the W . M . The working tools were v * . ry effectively presented by Bro . Frederick Stretch , S . W . The sum of £ 1 was contributed from the Charity Fund and sent to the Editor of the Chronicle for the relief fund of the survivors of Ihe

Balaclava Six Hundred . All business being complete and " Hearty good wishes " being expressed from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed . Subsequently at the festive board the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and thc enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by a large number of talented brethren contributing respectively

pianoforte solo , songs , recitations , conjuring , and thoughtreading by Bro . Brett , who is one of the cleverest exponents we have ever seen . Thc following are a few of the brethren present : Bros C E . Towcll , W . M . ; Smith , l . P . M ., D . of C . ; F Stretch , S . W . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec , acting I . W . : A . K . Boothroyd , S . D . ; J . M . Veal , J . D . ; I . Walker ,

I . G . ; Frederick Thomas , Asst . Sec . ; W . Sharpies , Jas . Ward , James Sharpies , Julius Laurisch , W . W . Wilkinson , Frederic Morgan , Sayers , Moss , Robert Fitton , Harry Shuter , J . W . Bott , and II . G . Ward . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Win . Ramsden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Peter Heaton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Fred . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; T . Woodward , W . M . 1325 ; G . E . Williams , P . AL 152 ; and Jas . Grundy , 1476 .

EAST MOLESEY . Cyclist Lodge ( No . 2246 ) .-The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge was held ; tt the Castle Hotel on Saturday , the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . C . A . liter , W . M . VV . J . Mason , l . P . M . ; T . Clark , S . W .,

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W . M . elect ; H . F . Bangs , J . W . ; N . Goodchild , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Sheppherd , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Gardner , asS . D . ; W . R . Hatton . as J . D . ; S . Parkhouse , P . M ., as I . G . ; D . P . Cama , P . P . S . G . VV ., P . G . Treas . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Holmes , P . P . S . G . D . VIerts ; W . VI . Armfield , Millington , A . S . Lyons , J . Lewis , VV . P . Hatton , VV . Tomson , G . Reith , J . Phillips , C . Butt , L . VV . Westwood , and O . VV . Battley . Visitors : Bros . Col . G . Noel

Money , P . G . M . ; F . West , D . P . G . M . ; G . Everett , G . Treas . ; G . Davis , 1642 , P . M . 167 ; M . Christian , P . M . SCo ; H . Styles , W . M . elect ; H . Armfield , 1 C 42 ; Geo . Inglish , goi ; J . P . Pointer , J . D . 2202 ; T . H . Clancy , 2 S ; A . Clark , 2397 ; T . H . Chocgally , 1642 ; _ and E . Lee , 1642 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read . Bros . G . Keith and J . Phillips were raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . in a very

impressive manner . Bros . Wm . Owen and Wm . Alexander Thomson , of 1 C 42 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . T . Clark was then presented , and installed VV . AL by Bro . C . A . ltter , who performed the whole of the ceremony in a most impressive and perfect manner . The W . M . invested the following brethren with the collars of their offices : Bros . C . A . Itter , l . P . M . ; H . F . Bangs , S . VV . : H . Gardner , J . W . : E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . B ., Treas . ; C . Sheppherd , P . M ., Sec . ; A . S . Lyon , S . D . ; VV . R . Hatton , J . D . ; D . P . Cama . P . M ., P . G . Treas ., D . C . ; W . Tomson , I . G . ; VV . J . Millington and O . VV . Battley , Stewards ; W . P . Hatton , A . D . C . ; and C . Rowley Sheppherd , Tyler . The Auditors presented their report , which was accepted and entered on the minutes . Bro . H . Holmes , P . M ., gave notice of motion to alter Bylaws 7 and S , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the baiquet , which was admirably served by Bro . Mayo . The toast of" The Queen and the Craft" was loyally and enthusiastically received . The W . M . then rose and gave the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . G . Everett , G . Treas ., in reply , said it was with

considerable diffidence he rose to respond to the toast when he had a superior officer of the Craft present . He was very pleased to meet their popular Provincial Grand Master there ,. and thanked the brethren for the kindness they had been good enough to render him , and assistance when he was most in need of it . He was very p leased to be there that day , and he should carry away with him the pleasant recollections of his first visit to the lodge .

The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The R . W . P . G . M ., " remarking that all must remember the cordial manner Bro . Col . G . N . Money was received as Grand Master for the Province of Surrey . The Prov . Grand Master on rising , was the signal for a perfect ovation . He said : Bro . Everett has felt great diffidence in making his speech , but I feel my inability to make a speech at all . I can rule a lodge and I can guide a

lodge , but 1 cannot make a speech . 1 am obliged for your inviting me here to-day , and I am sure the work in the Surrey lodges is second to noneand I congratulate the l . P . M . for the able way in which he has done the work ; it certainly is a pattern for any one to follow . Bro . Cama , P . G . T ., P . P . S . G . W ., in responding to the call of the brethren , also replied . He was pleased to hear from Colonel Money that no province could beat the

Province of Surrey in working . He loved Freemasonry , for it knew no distinction in race , colour , or creed , lie regretted so many Grand Officers had passed away ; many had died in harness . He was delighted to be present , and as the father of the lodge joined with the Prov . Grand Master in good wishes for it . The toast of "The W . M . " was well given by the I . P . M ., who congratulated the Worshipful Master on having

attained the proud position , and trusted he would have a successful year of oflice . The Worshipful Master thanked the l . P . M . for his kind remarks , and said he was pleased to have been a founder of the lodge . From its commencement it had been nothing but pleasure to him , and he trusted to have thcassistance of the l . P . M . during his year of office . The Worshipful Master then nave the toast of " The

l . P . M ., " and pinned to his breast the jewel which had been voted by the brethren . The I . P . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for this mark of their appreciation of his small services , and said he should ever remember the kind support he had received . The toast ol " The Visitors " was cordially received by the brethren . The W . M . said they were always pleased to see a good number of visitors , and thanked those who had

honoured them with their presence that day . Bro . Geo . Davis , P . M ., and others , responded . "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary" were toasted in high terms by the W . M ., and responded . The Secretary took occasion to remark that although thc Cyclist Lodge had not an immediate representative at the Jubilee Festival of the Benevolent Institution , yet many of thc brethren of the Cyclist Lodge had gone up as Stewards

from other lodges and lodges of instruction to which they belonged , and through their exertions a large sum had been brought into the Institution . Bro . Mason , P . M ., in reply , said he should represent the lodge at the Boys' Festival , and announced that Bro . I ) . P . Cama , P . M ., P . P . S . G . VV ., P . G . T ., had promised to place 90 guineas on his list . 'The toast of " The Officers" was ably putthe

, Worshipful Master congratulating himself on having such good officers , and he trusted they would give him their best assistance . The Officers replied , each pledging himself to emulate those worthy brethren before th ; m , and would do their best to keep up the prestige of the Cyclist Lodge . The 'Tyler's toast brought a most enjoyable evening' to a close . 1

In the intervals of the toasts " ros . Geo . Everett , G . Treas ., Mason , Hatton , Pointer , and Styles vocally entertained the brethren .

MAIDSTONE . Rpbinson Lodge ( No . 2046 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the yth inst . The officers present were Bros . R . McVicar , W-M . ; W . P . Dickinson , S . W . ; H . F .

Whyman , ) . W . j E . Gratwiek , S . I ) . ; A . Roberts , J . D . ; F . W . Wright , P . M ., D . C . ; F . Taverner , I . G . ; VV . Jenkinson and 'I . P . Dickinson , Stewards ; also several Past Masters and brethren of the lodge . Among the visitors were the following : Bros . Kite , P . M ., Appleyard , P . M ., Baker , P . M ., Cornell , P . M ., Elmore , P . M ., Ford ,

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P . M ., J . Hunt , P . M ., and Wallis , P . M ., of 503 ; Gordon P . M ., and Dr . Lyle , P . M ., of 1063 ; C . Graham , P . M * S 74 , P . S . G . D . ; and many others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . E . Travels Clark and S . A . Smith were raised to the Sublime Decree of M . M ., the work being remarkably well done by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . VV

B . Stonham , I . P . M ., F . W . Wright , P . M ., and the officers of the lodge . On this occasion the W . M . had invited all the brethren of the borough to meet him to celebrate the occupation of the Freemasons' Hall by the Robinson Lod ge as a tenant of the Belvedere Lodge , N 0 . 503 , and a goodl y number of brethren responded to the invitation . After labour followed refreshment .

The W . M . had hospitably provided a very generous entertainment for the delectation of the brethren , and the toast of his health was received with great applause . 'The other toasts were "Success to Masonry in Maidstone , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . A . Spencer , Mayor of the Borough , Prov . Grand Sec , and

" The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . G . Ker , P . M ., and responded to by Bros . F . Kite , W . M . 503 , and Urmston , W . M . 1725 . The very energetic Secretary of the lodge , Bro . J . B . Groom , P . M ., was ably assisted by the Stewards in carrying out all the arrangements , and the W . M . must feel highly gratified at the success of the meeting .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel . There were present Bros . B . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Vandervord , S . W . ; C . W . Barnard , J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; F . J . Cumine , S . D . ; E . J . Bowmaker , J . D . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . ;

R . J . Smith , I . G . ; B . Fearnside , Org . ; J . A . Hobday , J . W . 160 , Stwd . ; A . VV . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; T . Hood , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; C . Floyd , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Purst . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Reed , W . Elam , Dr . H . O . Grenfell , J . V . A . Mason , H . Brown , jun ., F . D . Onslow , E . G . Fletcher , and E . H . Taylor .

Visitors : Bros . F . Partridge , 160 , and H . Brewer , 1 S 17 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . F . D . Onslow , E . G . Fletcher , and E . H . Taylor were passed . It was decided to have a ball in connection with the lodge . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

URMSTON . Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst . at the Victoria Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . R . Swindells , occupied the chair , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . VV . ; W . H . Jolliffe , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M .,

Sec ; John Walton , jun ., J . D . ; Walter Bowers , D . C ; G . G . Mends , I . G . ; Walter Holland , Thomas French , G . H . Holding , and George Stott , Stwds . ; and N . Jones , Tyler . There were also present Bros . John Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; John Bowers , l . P . M . ; G . A . Myers , P . M . ; Dr . F . P . Jones , J . S . Whitley , H . H . Jones , and the following visitors : Bros . William Brocklehurst , 317 ; J .

Heymann , 13 S 7 ; E . Heymann , 13 S 7 ; T . P . Pilling , 1210 ; and VV . A . Pilling . 1219 . The minutes of thc last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr . Adam Stott was initiated b y Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M . Bro . J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . VV ., delivered the working tools , and Bro . VV . H . Jolliffe , J . W ., gave the charge . Bros . Whitley and Jones were then duly passed

to the Degree of F . C by the W . M . Bro . J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . W ., delivered the working tools . A letter was read from Bro . A . Christie , Org ., and a telegram Irom l ) ro . F . Stretch , S . D ., apologising for not being present through sickness . It was proposed by Bro . J , Hardwicke Marsh , S . VV ., seconded by Bro . John Bowers , l . P . M ., that thc congratulations of the Urmston Lodge be tendered to Urn . I . D . Murray . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , on his being elected

Grand Treasurer of England , and that the Secretary write a letter congratulating him . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren ladjouincd for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , interspersed with songs by the following : Bros . E . L . Littler , J . Hardwicke-Marsh , G . A . Myers , and W . Bowers . The brethren separated after a most enjoyablecvenin ** .

WEST CO WES . Medina Lodge ( No . 35 ) . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the quaint old lodge room on the 10 th inst ., the Worshipful Master , Bro . ' 1 . » ' ¦ Taylor , fully endorsed the confidence of the brethren uf tw lodge in electing him to the chair of K . S . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . C AL Fuller was raised t > tin

Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., in a manner justifying the encomiums of the brethren . He afterwards initiated Messrs . C . J . and T . Richardson , and A . J : Matthews in an equally efficient way , showing that he had well studied the ritual of Freemasonry . Bro . G . «• Murrell , P . Prov . G . D .. I . P . M ., stated that he had had the pleasure of including over £ So in his Stewardship t 0 the R . M . B . I . Two other candidates for initiation were then proposed .

WliUli . tiAVE . l \ . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 1 KJ ) . — The monthly meeting of the above was * was held on Monday , thc 7 th instant , at the I'rWj masons' Hall , when there was a large muster both " members and visitors . Bro . S . Broadbent , •' " ' i ' ' Steward . W . M ., occunied thc chair , suuuorted by . '"

following officers : Bros . Rev . James Anderson , P . P . G ; ' *''' S . VV . ; S . Hinde , J . W . ; W . C John , P . M ., I '* J Std . Br „ Treas . ; W . H . Chapman , Sec . ; VV . Gal ***)' S . D . ; H . McGeen , D . C ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G * Orfj * . Org . ; E . Thornburrow , I . G . ; J . Lachlison and ' ' Oswald , Stewards ; T . Richardson , Tyler ; G . StarK **)' P . S . G . D ., l . P . M . ; R . VV . Moore , P . M . ; Chas- J * -V ¦

Harris , P . M . ; T . Allinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; ' = $ . holme , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; John Ban * , P . M ., F * I ' * S * '' ' . G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Matthews , ¦ '"* . Dr . J . F . Muir , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Atkinson , I ••»;/ T . Tyson , VV . J . Tyson , J . Walker , J . VV . Wilson , J * \ 'Taylor , H . Burns , G . T . Bigford , J . Lowcry , J . Caf- >"' J . Parry , W . F . Hunter , R . Miller , E . Stevens , and otw ^ The minutes of the former meeting were read a ""