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r , erl and one candidate was passed and another raised I the ' W . M . in an able manner . After the business of the l rlffe was disposed of , Bro . Broadbeht said he had been trusted by the members of the lodge to discharge a duty that he felt much pleased with . It was generally known that their esteemed Bro . John Barr had arrived at his 25 th r as a ruler in the Craft , he having been initiated on the I j Sep tember , 1 S 61 , and installed Master of that lodge in evidence of the hi

" sCfl and , as an gh opinion that the members held for his ever-willing and able services M the lodge , it had been resolved to ask his acceptance 0 f a handsome demi-hunting gold keyless lever watch , which had been expressl y made for presentation , and was not only a first-class article , but a perfect work of art , with all ( he latest improvements On the _ outer case is engraven a representation of the sun , and in the circle a square and

compass ; and inside the case the following : " Presented to Bro . John Barr . P . P . S . G . VV ., by Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge , No . 119 , Whitehaven , in commemoration of the completion of his 23 th year as Past Master . March 7 th , 1 S 92 ; " and Bro . Broadbent said , as Master of the lodge , and in the name of the members , it gave him extreme p leasure to ask Bro . Barr's acceptance of that beautiful watch . Bro . Barr briefly thanked the W . M . and

members of his mother lodge for their quite unexpected gift , which he would ever cherish and revere , and he hoped in the time to come as in the past to do what he could to advance the cause of Masonry . During his membership , which nowextended over 30 years , he had only been absent twice , both times being perfectly unavoidable , and so long as he had health and strength , and his services were

appreciated , a regular attendance at the monthly meetings and the weekly lodges of instruction would always be looked upon as a pleasure and a duty , to uphold thehonour and dignity of the old lodge , and he now begged to thank the Alaster , officers , and members , one and all , for their handsome gift . The lodge was then closed , and a pleasant hour was spent in the banquet hall .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRIGHTON . Brighton Lodge ( No . 426 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavillion , on Tuesday , the Sth inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , who was supported by the following officers , Bros . VV . Gill , S . VV . ; VV . B . Isworth , J . W . ; J . J . Clarke M . O . ; J . Wood , I . O .

K . A . Buchanan , Treasurer ; E . Mitchell , R . of M . ; H . Dyer , Secretary ; N . Lloyd , S . D . ; H . Thilthorpe , D . of C . ; H . S . Gates , Organist ; W . E . Hughes , I . G . ; H . H . Hughes , Tyler ; and A . Coe , Assistant Tyler . Among the members present were Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; J . P . Slingsby Roberts , Prov . G . Secretary ; H . G . W . Abell , P . G . Std .

Br . ; G . E . Barber , T . H . Tuxford , W . Potter , E . Garrett , J . OIIiver , S . Peters , P . P . S . G . Q . ; E . Roffey , A . Kemsley , S . R . Legg , and J . Lewey . The visitors included Bros . R . Weston , J . O . Lewis , 391 , Prov . G . LG . ; J . T . Musson , W . M . 3 S 6 . J W . W . Welling , J . W . 3 S 6 , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; l . C . Buckwell , VV . M . 75 ; A . F . Lamette , l . P . M . 75 , l-rov . G . R . of M . j J . J . Abell , W . M . 164 ; VV . Wright ,

M . O . 391 , Prov . CD . of C . j C . F . Hollands , Stwd . 75 j W . Stanton , 1 S 6 j J . Newberry , 27 , P . G . O . * Berks and Oxon ; A . King , W . M . 409 , CO . ; W . Rastin , 75 ; F . Clements , 75 , * R . Clowes , J . G . O ., * G . Cole , J . VV . lebbs , 75 . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of

Bro . G . Gill as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . Willard . IrteVi . M . appointed his officers , and those present were invested with the insignia of their respective offices as follows : Bros R Willard , l . P . M . j VV . B . Isworth , S . VV . ; J . J . Uark . J . W . j Rev . Heathcote Smith . Chan .: B . Burfield .

M . O . ; J . Wood , S . O . ; E . Mitchell , J . O . ; E . A . Buchanan , Treas . ; H . Dyer , R . of M . ; N . Lloyd , u * V- b J ; CarPenter , S . D . ; J . A . Thilthorpe , J . D . j H . L Hughes , D . C . j H . S . Gates , Org . j VV . Potter , ! V " ,. G > B- simPs ° n and VV . H . Brown , Stewards , uro . K . Willard was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he nad carried out his duties during the past year . Uwlod

ge having been dulyclosed , the brethren satdown W M li w ' r thC P residency of the newly-installed 1 he customary loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were duly nunuured . anIi | i . > . nse , . thc toast o ( " Grand Officers , Present ( in f ' , c submitted by «* e W . M ., Bro . Clowes responded , v n i « hai [ of thc Earl of Euston and other officers of the "rami i . odce . who h-i . l iwon ;„ ,, ; f „ , i f „ i , „ „„„ . u „

Ad „* r , i •„ tha L but for their P rior engagement to meet alter , Ui Ma . rkha , m at a banquet , they would all have in will , ¦ , . tl , anked the brethren for the kind manner sec 11 . ! , mes he had been received , and was glad to tion An , "g Br , S ** -0 n Lodge in so satisfactory a condithe V „ TV " . t 0 H > R-H' the P " nce of Wales * he said Mas IZ \ J u , er had done excellent work for Mark Ma < Z 1 ? haaa fs " am accepted the high position of Grand ¦ WiVL . u ™? Krat"la'ed the W . M ., Bro . Gill , upon hchaof the

a » w 3 * ! -. i lod e * IIe had Sfien his admirthathe v ™ ' , u liurre " Craft Lod e - and flll | y anticipated Bro A Jd arP ' , ? t hls duties to the lodge . 1 a > m ' i . lim » ' ?? ' 1 ' ' also rei-ponded . He considered it 'he (' / i , ' ? associated with such an august body as •• ehuned li ? ge ' , was but a young Mark Mason . th » t he via Tr * that his vvork in tnc C * a ( t wouW l > rove fo | low in th . r" ° ; an "" Poster , and he would endeavour to Preceded him P of thc " -any true brethren who had „ ( he VVorsh ' infiil M „ I . .... , „¦ .

V ** u ., II 1 } HV '"» « -I nexiproposeu ** 1 lie K . w . l ' rov . Pr ° v . G VI , *; T , Uuke of Connaught ; the V . W . Deputy a , «* lest n < ? P » ' V . - Cuvrie ' ast G * Cha P * - ast" 'The n , 1 \ £ r ov- Grand Officers , Present and Sf'ghton Lollov . S Connaught , he said , consecrated the ,, y also hallV and to * * - great interest in Mark Masonry . 7 ° * CurrieT n exc ? 1 , ent Deputy Prov . Grand Master in ?/ Uros . l ' r , y honoured that evening by the presence rov * Oran ' d S , ' , ckwe 11 C C J- P - Slingsby Roberts , V Roberts fa fy' ? nd H * W * G * Abell . He eulogised ? * ricd out th ,. adll * 'rable manner in which he had s , ts t" Bri ghton ari ' an Senients connected with the Royal

Mark Masonry.

Bro . J . C . Buckwell , in responding , spoke of thc great activity shown by their Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Currie . His untiring exertions had endeared him to all Sussex Mark Masons , and the Provincial Grand Lodge had officers who were ready and willing to follow in the footsteps of Bro . Currie . Bro . Roberts also acknowledged the toast . He

congratulated the "baby lodge" upon its healthy condition . The province was flourishing , and he expected that another lodge would shortly be added to their number . The two visits of his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught had passed off successfully . Th = B-ighton Lodge , consecrated by the Duke , had b \* un under very good auspices , and he hoped that the augury would be fulfilled .

In the absence of Jiro . Willard , who had been called away by another engagement , Bro . H . VV . G . Abell proposed "The Worshipful Master . " The Brighton Lodge had , he said , opened well , and was in a flourishing condition , and , while Bro . Gill belonged to it , its success was assured . Their W . M . had done excellent work in the Craft , and would , doubtless , distinguish himself in Mark Masonry .

He was a true and earnest Mason , and would , he was sure , increase the prestige of the lodge . Bro . Gill , who was warmly applauded on rising to respond , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . He had taken great interest in the lodge , and might justly term himself its father , for he was responsible for the petition and the name of the lodge . He

appreciated the honour of being unanimously elected W . M ., and , to the best of his ability , would carry out the duties of his high office . Bro . VV . B . Isworth proposed " The Worshipful Masters of the Mark Lodges in the Province , " to which Bros . J . J . Abell and J . T . Musson responded . The Worshipful Master gave "The Past Master , " to

which Bro . H . W . G . Abell , l . P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Willard , responded . Bro . J . j . Clark submitted "The Visitors , " which Bro . VV . Tebbs acknowledged . The remaining toasts were " The Officers" and the

Tyler s toast . During the evening a musical programme was ably sustained by Miss Maud Bond , Bros . H . Dyer and R . Clowes , Mr . L . Mennich , and Mr . T . Lynes , vocalists , and Air . Lewis Mennich , solo violin , the duties of accompanist being satisfactorily carried out by Bro . H . S . Gates . A recitation by Bro . J . A . Thilthorpe also gave great pleasure to the brethren .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Sandberg , W . M . ; Howard , S . W . ; Livett , J . W . ; Poole , acting as Sec . j Hurst , S . D . j King , J . D . j Langdon , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler j Windsor , Russell , Gilbert , Lipscomb , Terry , Sandals , Boulton , Ellson , Plummer , Luckhurst , Harvey , Steele , and

Rankin . Visitor : Bro . C . Wilson , S . VV . 1329 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being announced , Bro . Windsor offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Windsor duiy passed to the Degree of F . C The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Ellson , with Bro . Sandberg as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , with Bro . Cochrane as candidate . The addresses were given by Bro .

Ellson , and the rest of the ceremony rehearsed . The W . M . rose forthe first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Livett was elected W . M ., and returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at i . \ , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . S . Wellcome , W . M . j J . Hart , S . W . j M . B . Evans , J . W . j W . II . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec . ; A . G . Sandberg , S . D . j J . Cooper , J . D . j F . M . Crohn , I . G . j VV . H . Sands , F . Feller , G . T . Cox ,

Henry Sadler , and H . G . Underhill . Visitors : Bros . A . F . Harris , 214 S , and A . Scarth , P . M . 2 Sy . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . T . Cox volunteered to act as candidate , when the W . M . very ably rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and also delivered the charge . The lodge was opened in the Second

and Third Degrees . Bro . Crohn assisted in working the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture , and the lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bros . A . F . Harris , 214 S , and A . Scarth , 2 S 9 > were duly proposed and seconded as joining members . Bro . A . G . Sandberg was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work for rehearsal

would be the ceremony of passing , with an explanation of the tracing board and the Gth Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Kirby proposed that as this was the first occasion on which Bro . 'Wellcome had occupied the Master ' s chair in that lodge , a hearty vote of thanks be accorded him for

conducting the meeting in so perfect a manner and so ably performing the ceremony , which must have proved so instructive that evening , and that this resolution be noted on the minutes of the meeting . This was heartily seconded by Jiro . Henry Sadler , G . Tyler , and unanimously carried . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . II . J . Williams , W . M . elect 834 , W . M . j Phillips , S . VV . ; R . Reid , J . W j R . II . Williams , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . and acting Sec . ; Dickey , S . D . ; Banks ,

J . D . ; Pearson , I . G . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 ; Hide , Blackman , Dyne , Cronin , and Biggs . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Hide offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Deirree , and Bro . Cronin offering himself as a

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candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . S . Jeffrey , of the Bangor Lodge , No . 74 6 , County Down , Ireland , was elected a member , and in the usual manner the . lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . R . Cass , W . M . ; G . A . Rice , S . W . ; Wm . Dawson , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cass , Treas . ; C . II . Stone , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Hooper , J . D . ; Butcher , I . G . ;

Lake , Tyler ; A . G . Martin , B . T . Kimpton , R . Kimpton , J . D . Hood , Miller , Hill , Rymer , V . T . Alurche , and Stunt . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Kimpton having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and retired . 'I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Kimpton

passed to the Degree of F . C . The Iodije was called off and on . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Hooper . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Stone , Sec . 'The lodge was closed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose the first tim ? . Bros . Murche , P . M . 1963 ; j . D . Hood

, iCGS ; B . I . kimpton , 172 S ; and Rymer , 1 S 91 , were elected members . Bro . E . A . Rice , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , when the Fifteen Sections will be worked . Monday , the 11 th prox ., was placed at the disposal of the mother lodge . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . D . F . Gellion , P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; W . J . Lovegrove , P . M . 1295 , S . W . ; H . Campbell , J . W . ; VV . H . Chilfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ;

H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Sec . ; J . VV . Roe , S . D . ; E . T . Cinder , J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , I . G . ; R . W . Board , Stwd . ; E . A . Boughton , J . T . Shapcott , T . M . Lamble , W . Edlestein , and A . Clark . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chalfont being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , and after the usual preliminaries the lodge was opened in the 'Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising' was rehearsed , Bro . Edlestein being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Lovegrove was elected W . M . forthe next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . The votes—four girls and three boys—belonging to the lodge of instruction were given to Bro . Read , Preceptor . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise , S . W ., when there were present Bros . Cutting , W . M . ; Gill , S . W . ; Ingram , J . W . ; Hardiman , Preceptor and J . D . ; Burcham Cooper , Treas . and Asst . Preceptor ; Dupree , I . G . , * George , Sec . j Dr . Davis , W . M . 2417 j Price , Richmond , Martin D . Wills , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Martin Wills having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the charge being most ably given by Bro . Cutting , W . M . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Price offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and having been entrusted , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Price

was duly passed . Thc W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and proposed that the Freemason be taken in annuallycarried unanimousl y . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the W . M . for his excellent working . Bro . Gill was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Thc W . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —Thc usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . I . VV . Clarke , W . M . j A . Oliver , S . W . j M . Smith , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; C . T . Barlow , J . D . ; E . J . SoffeI . G . j H . B . HardingRLoonies

, , . . R . W . Nicole , C G . Gray , and E . J . Harrison . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Nicole being the candidate . The ancient charge was given . Bro . Loomes answered the questions leading to the Second

Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Loomes being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Oliver was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Thc lodge was then closed .

RAVENSBOL'RNE LODGE ( No . 1001 ) . —At the weekly meeting of this lodge , held at the Rising Sun , Kushey Green , Catford , on Wednesday , the 9 th instant , Bro . E . Parry presided , and considering the inclemency of the weather , there was a very fair muster of members . The offices were filled by Bros . James Stevens , as S . W . ; C . Lamb , J . W . ; G . A . Pickering , Preceptor ; 11 . Pynegar

, Sec . ( in absence of Bro . C Atkins ); H . T . Bridges , S . D . ; G . W . Beste . J . D . ; and G . T . Schofield , I . G . The work was in the Second Degree , thc ceremony of passing being very ably rehearsed by Bro . Parry , Bro . A . J . Tate acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and resumed , and the two first Sections of the Degree were

worked by the brethren , Bros . 'Tate and Stevens being the respective questioners . 'The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , Bros . G . VV . beste and A . J . Tate were severally elected mem ' jers of the lodge . Bro . James Stevens was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and all other business being completed , the lodge was closed .

WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE ( No . 1612 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Feathers Hotel , Ealing , VV ., on Monday , the 14 th inst . There were present Bros . W . Squire , W . M . ; T . S . Timpson , S . W . j