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they , as well as Bro . Weston , must feel proud of thc honour conferred on him and them . The announcement was received with great cheering . This brother is thc third that has received grand honours in the five years of the lodge ' s existence ; the others being Lieut . F . Pownall , P . M ., and Col . A . H . King , P . M . The petition of a widow of a brother to the Lodge of Benevolence was then signed , and thc

case of a late officer of the lodge , who had lost the use of his limbs by paralysis , brought before the lodge , and the broken columns were passed round for his immediate relief , realising some three guineas . It was then unanimously resolved that a Past ' Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , slwuld be presented to Bro . Shaw , as a recognition of the many services rendered to thc lodge by him during

his year of office , and also as a mark of thc esteem m which he is universally held by thc brethren . " Hearty good wishes " having been cordially tendered by thc representatives of leidges present , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a cole ! collation , capitally serveel by Bro . Tucker , and , on re-assembling round tbe social mahogany , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

Much regret was expressed at the illness of Bro . Shaw , the esteemed and energetic Master , and many fervent wishes were uttered for his speedy recovery . Bro . Weston , in returning thanks for " 'The Past Masters , " took the opportunity of referring to the purple honour awarded him , and averred that the honour was intended for the lodge as much , or even more than for him . He spoke witli pride of the excellent manner in which Bro . Picken ,

at a moment ' s notice , had conducted the heavy duties of the evening . It was no more than the lodge expected ; he felt sure they were proud of its Past Masters , who could so well , and did so well , fulfil . the duties entrusted to them . " 'The Health of the VV . M . elect " was drank most heartily , and suitably responded to . The rest of the toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable gathering was enlivened with some excellent harmony .

EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1 G 19 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel , on Tuesday , the Sth inst . 'There were present Bros . John G . Horsey , VV . M . ; S . Davison , S . VV . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; Chas . Sawyer , I . P . M ., Secretary ; W . Rudge , S . D . ; J . G . Calway , J . D . ; M . Ovendcn , W . II . Brown , G . Mitchell , J . Cooper , George Berry ,

I hos . Carder , Henry Horsey , T . Bctchley , C . l-irband , and C . VV . Holmes . Lodge was opened at four p . m . Bros . G . Mitchell and VV . IL Brown were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . 'This beautiful ceremony was rendered in a most impressive manner by the VV . M . Bro . George Berry was then passed to the Degree of F . C , anil the loelge closed .

GREAT STANMORE . — Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —The installation meeting of this loelge was held on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , and in consequence of the fineness of the day was very numerously attended . Bro . A . F . Roberts , W . M . presided ; Bros . Redford , S . VV . and VV . M . elect ; J . D . B . Wall , J . W . ; J . Tickle , P . M ., Treas . ; C . ILiwksley

Sec ; W . T . Buck , S . D . ; J . E . Hepburn , J . D . ; C . S . Buck , l . C ; W . R . Street , W . S . ; G . IL Carter , Stwd . ; and there were also present the following visitors : Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary , and Prov . (" ,. Sec . for Mieldx . ; VV . C . Maddever , P . M . 504 ; Robt . Wright , P . M . 504 ; W . J . Foster , P . M . 19 ; ' ll . VV . Ruff , VV . M . 115 ; G . N . Watts , P . M . jo . !; A . Buck , J . D . 4-1 ; R . G .

Webster , P . M . 579 ; VV . G . Watson , I . G . G 33 ; E . C . Kilsbv , S 71 ; Dr . J . E . Carpenter , P . M . 11 <_ fi : J . Pearson , P . M . 119 G ; J . Heath , VV . M . 119 G ; F . Redford , 1196 ; F . Eckstein , iirjn ; G . H . Hunter , W . M . i 2 < jS ; J . F . Fillary , i S ^; VV . S . Marshall , 1540 : VV . S . Whittaker , 1572 ; T . Gates , 1 599 ; and H . Thompson , 142 G , and P . M . 177 and 115 S { Freemason ) .

T he lodge having been opened , anel the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed , a ballot took- place for Mr . VV . B . Andrews , a candidate for admission , and it resulting unanimously in his favour , he was introduced , and impressively admitted to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The next business was the installation of Bro . Redford , VV . M . elect , upon which occasion

Bro . lickle , P . M . and I reasurer , took the chair , anil that brother was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the presence of a large body of Installed Masters . After the usual salutes , he appointed his officers as lollows : Bros . Wall , S . W . ; VV . T . Buck . J . W . ; J . Tickle , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Ilawksley , Sec . ; J . F . Hepburn , S . D . ; C . S . Buck , | . D . ; Shutt , W . S . ; G . II . Carter , I . G . ; Eaton .

Stewel . ; Ritchie , D . C . Onc of the addresses was delivered by Dr . Carpenter and the others by the Installing Master . 'The installation ceremony having been concluded , the next business was the initiation of Mr . Robert Watson , jun ., and that ceremony was most ably performed . A motion for ( he increase of the annual subscription was put and carried , as was one by Bro . 'Tickle "That the lodge shall be

held in the months of January , March , May , June , anil October , instead eif as at present , and that the bye-law be altered accordingly . " An interesting incident here took place in the proceedings of the meeting , which was the presentation to the lodge by Bro . Milbourne , the architect engaged in the restoration of the Church of St . Stephen , Walbiook , built by Sir Christopher Wren , of a maul of olel

oak , beautifully polished , formed out of one of ( he rafters of the old church , and it was looked upon as a relic of great interest . A vote of thanks was passed lo Bro . Milbourne for his valuable gift . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren for some time amused themselves by inspecting the beautiful gardens attached to the hotel , or viewing the charming country by

which the hotel is surrounded . On re-assembling they proceeeleel to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them , anel to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth , the VV . M . in giving the- first toast of " The Ouecn and the Craft , " said she hatl endeared herself to all her subjects , and more particularly so lo Freemasons . 'The Worshipful Master saiel the next toast

he had to propose- was " Ihe Health eif the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Gr .-m- ' Master , " and as his merits and the interest I lis Royal Highness took in all that concerned the Craft were so well known and appreciat' -d , he : should offer no further observation-:. Iml at onee call upon them to elrink his health , a request that was enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to piuposi ; was "'The Health of ihe Fail of Carnarvon , Pro Cram I Muster , the Karl of l ..: il . } i , . , m , Deputy Grand Master ,

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and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present . " All the Grand Officers were , supporters of their Masonic Institutions , and had the interest of them at heart ; their merits were well known , and they were always in attendance to promote the welfare of the Craft . He would say no more , but propost : their health , coupling with the toast thc name of Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary . 'The toast was cordially received . Bro . Buss , in responding , said the VV . M . had

placed him somewhat in a difficulty in having to return thanks for the Grand Officers , as he regretted that there was no one more eminent amongst them present to return thanks for the very cordial manner in which they had received thc toast . He thought , bowever , that they would agree with him when he said that the } ' were the right men in the right place , as there were no men who could devote more time and trouble than they did to promote the interests of

the Craft , and in their name he returned thanks for the honour they had conferred upon them . 'The W . M . said the next toast he should ask the brethren to drink was " The Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . " 'They were particularly fortunate in meeting on thc most charming spot in Great Britain , and he regretted that their Prov . Grand Master was not present with them that evening , but hoped in the

future he would honour them with his company . They had had the pleasure of a visit from him once , ana one of their members ( Bro . 'Tickle ) he had appointed asoneof his Grand Officers . He should couple with the toast thc name of Bro . Tickle . Bre > . 'Tickle said , in responding , that he was sorry the Prov . Grand Master was not with them that night to see with his own eyes what was passing there , and it was a great misfortune to them that he was not amongst

them . In the name of the Provincial Grand Officers he begged to return thanks for them . The VV . M . said the next toast he should have the pleasure of bringing before them that evening was a very pleasing one to him . He had had thc pleasure of introducing two gentlemen intti thc Order , and he was sure that both of them would do credit to thc loelge . He had known Bro . Andrews for some time , and had therefore great pleasure in introducing him tei the

loelge , as he was sure that he weiuld be a creelit to it . Having passed a warm compliment upon Bro . Watson , he concluded by proposing the healths of their newly initiateel brethren , Andrews and Watson . Bro . Veal gave with good effect "The Entered Apprentice ' s" song . Bro . Andrews said be was unaccustomed to speak in public , and he would only say that he would enelcavour to carry out the tenets of Freemasonry to the best of his ability . Bro . Watson said

he thanked them from his heart for the very kinel manner in which they had drank his health , and the ceremony he had genie through was so deeply impressed upon him that be could not express himself in proper terms , but he would do lushest to prove himself . 1 worthy Mason . Bro . Roberts , I . P . M ., said he had with the utmost pleasure to propose the next toast , anil it was one that he was sure would be reciprocateel by every one in the lodge . It , however , was an

easy one , as it was "The Health of the VV . M ., " who was so well known to them , and his good qualities were admitted by all . He was a most worthy brother , and he was sure that every one in the lodge was proud of him as VV . M . Wishing him a prosperous year he asked the brethren to elrink his health , hoping that for many years he might be spared amongst them . 'The toast was cordially receiveel . 'The W . M . thanked Bro . Roberts for the very kind manner in

which he had proposed his health , in terms far exceeding his deserts , and he was thus put in an awkward position . He could assure , them , however , that if he shoulel fail in giving them satisfaction it would not be from want of inclination but from want of ability . The next toast he had to propose was " The Past Masters , " and after alluding to the services of Bre > . Tickle said that Bro . Roberts , contrary tei the advice of his medical man , had at great inconvenience

come amongst them to carry out Ins duties as W . M . He had great pleasure , in the name of the lodge , in presenting him with a jewel , trusting that for many years he might be a member of the lodge , and give them the benefit of his advice anel good counsel . Bro . Roberts returned thanks , and after some other toasts had been given the proceedings were brought to a close , and most of the brethren returned to town , having spent a day of unmixed pleasure .

INSTRUCTION . CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —A meeting eif this leielge eif instruction was helel oil the Sth inst ., at the George Hotel , Glengall-road , Cubitt-town . The proceedings of the loelge : were the working of the Fifteen Sections by the members eif the Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . S 02 , who were invited by the above lodge . 'There was a large attendance of brethren . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . Hodges , P . M . ; Carnaby , P . M .: Delves , P . M . ;

Searell , P . M ., and Balding , P . M ., Secretary ; Clark , Stapleton , Millington , Raker , Milton , Howell , During , Galloway , Morrison , and Bonner , of 13 S 2 ; Mace , of the Zetland ; McFarlane and Mackie , of the Temperance ; and Mills , No . S 02 . The lodge was opened punctually at G . 5 a by Bro . J . S . Brown , J . W . SG 2 , W . M ., assisted by Bro . R . P . Tate , S . VV . S 62 , S . VV ., and VV . II . Marston , W . M . 55 . J . W . After the minutes were read the lectures were rendered by the following brethren :

l'IKLT LECTURE , ist Section ... ... ... Bro . Brocklehurst 2 nd ,, ... ... ... ,, Collinson . 3 rd ,, ... ... ... „ Gates . 4 th „ ... ... ... „ Abel ! . 5 U 1 , , ... ... ... „ Larchin . Gth ,, ... ... ... „ Tate . 7 U 1 ,, ... ... ... ,, Lardner .

SECOND LECTURE . ist Section ... ... ... Bro . Lardner 2 nd ,, ... ... ... ,, Marston 3 rd „ ... ... ... ,, Fox . 4 th „ ... ... ... ,, Gush . 5 th „ „ Pate .

1 HiRi ) LECTURE . 1 . si Section ... ... ... Bro . Tate . . mil ,, ... ... ... ,, Fox . 3 rd ,, ... ... ... ,, Larchino . 'The rendering of the sections was of unusual excel

lence , and called forth deserved congratulations from the numerous brethren present to those who so admirably worked them . A vote of thanks was acorded to Bro . J . S . Brown for the able manner in which he had presided em the eie-easion , anil he was unanimously electeel an honorary member of ( he loelge . Bro . Brown , on returning thanks

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for the honour conferred upon him , congratulated the brothers on the manner in which their working had been done . The lodge was closed in due form , aad adjourned until next Tuesday , at seven o ' clock , p . m .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked by the brethren of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , on the 31 st ult ., in the following order : — Bros . C . Lorkin , S . D . 1524 , VV . M . ; VV . Wallington , P . M . S 60 , S . VV . ; and Brasted , 1524 , J . W . Lodge opened at seven o ' clock p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Sections

were proceeded with . FIRST LECTURE . ist Section ... Bro . F . Carr , I . G . 1 O 07 . 2 nd ,, ... „ C . Smyth , Treasurer 1524 . 3 rd „ ... ,, T . Clark , I . G . 1711 . 4 th „ ... „ VV . Wallington , P . M . SGo . 5 th ,, ... „ Forss , 554 .

Gth „ ... „ Webb , P . M . 1007 . 7 th „ ... „ _ Barnes , P . M . 1933 . SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section ... Bro . Clark , I . G . 1711 . 2 nd „ ... „ Fieldwick , VV . M . 13 G 4 . 3 rd „ ... ,, Forss , 554 . 4 th ,, ... ,, Barnes , P . M . 1933 . 5 th ,, ... ,, Moss , 1275 .

1 HIRI ) LECTURE . 1 st Section ... Bro . Brasted , S . W . 1524 . 2 nd „ ... „ Webb , P . M . 1 G 07 . 3 rd „ ... „ VV . Wallington , P . W . SGo . The working occupied upwards of two hours , and on the VV . M . rising to enquire for the good of Freemasonry , received for tiic second time thc thanks of the brethren . The Preceptor , Bro . Pennefather , P . M ., S . W . 1 G 23 ,

complimented the Dalhousie Lodge on the admirable manner the Sections had been worked , and further remarked that in his opinion if loelges of instruction would only foster the idea and carry out the practice that was now growing so prevalent—that is to say , meeting in each other's lodges of instruction , anel working the ceremonies anil Sections from time to time—it would doubtless do more to | further Masonic comparison and correct any irregularities of working by

mutual meetings of this description than all the colleges of preceptories that were being attempted to be established over them . He yielded to none the love he entertained for Freemasonry , but thought that Masonry should not be made irksome and tedious , but pleasant and entertaining ; where the ) - could meet and practise their ceremonies as they were now doing , and he entirely agreed with Grand Lodge in their determination not to admit innovations , quite

unnecessary 111 the present system of working . They had that evening amongst them a P . M ., the estimable Bro . Barnes , who had done so much in his time to make Freemasonry pure and popular , and he felt gratified to see him amongst them for , he believed , the first time , but hoped it woulel not be the last . Bro . C lorkin had proved his proficiency for the chair of bis lodge in presiding over them that evening . He felt very grateful for the able manner he

had carried out his duties , also for his efficiency and ability , and trusted shortly to hear of his election as Master of his lodge . Bro . Wallington , an old P . M ., their S . W ., was too well known anil appreciated to require any very lengthy comments from him , but he might say he felt great pleasure in seeing him industriously using his knowledge as a P . M . for the benefit of the young members and the Craft at large , for while we hael such P . M . ' s , who were willing

both to give their time and experience for the instruction of those in search of it , there was no fear of Masonry flagging , and he trusted to have the gratification of meeting him again at an early date . 'Their J . W ., Bro . J . Lorkin , was holding the positions of S . VV . in Lodge 1 G 79 and S . I ) , in Lodge 192 ; this fact was quite sufficient recommendation of itself , lie felt unusual satisfaction that the brethren of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction had selected and deputed such

excellent workers to represent them . As he felt he was trespassing too much upon their time , he would at once , therefore , revert to the object of his visit , being convinced the brethren of the West Smithfield Lodge would support him in the proposition he was about to make , which was that the VV . M . and S . W . of the evening , and also Bro . Barnes , P . M . ( who came amongst them more as an instructor than to be instructed ) , should be elected honorary members of the lodge . The proposition was seconded and

carried unanimously , the brethren elected individually returning thanks . It was then proposed and seconded that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minute book to the members of thc Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction for the able manner the Sections had been worked , which was carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed in due form . The members assembled to meet the visitors were Bros . J . Howes , VV . M . 1 G 23 ; Caton , Corke , Mackay , Milton , Greenwood , T . Butt , and others . The comforts of the brethren were well looked after by thc Bros . Butt .

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GRAVESEND . —Hermes Chapter ( No . 77 ) . — A meeting , ' of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the Qth inst ., at the Clarendon Hotel . There were present Comps . Woodward , M . E . /' .. ; Holden , II . ; Cameron , P . / .., | . ; E . | . Scott , P . / .., Treas . ; Cottebrune , V . Z . S . E . ; ' Hall , " S . N . ; Murley , P . S . ; Martin , Janitor ; II . II . Swallow , P . / .. ; Pratt , P . 7 .. ; Dixon , P . ' A . ; M . Crook , Docker , I ' esta , Skilliteer , Coe , and others .

Visitors : Comps . E . Farwig , 1 S 0 ; J . E . Shand , 25 ; Parker , 733 ; and J . E . Edmunds , 1507 . The chapter was duly opened , and the minutes of last convocation were confirmed . 'The election and installation of officers then took place as follows : Comps . Holden , M . E . / .. ; Woodward , LP . / .. ; Cameron , P . / ., H . ; Murley , J . ; Cottebrune , P . / ., S . E . ; Scott , 'Treas . ; De'Scker ,

S . N . ; Hall , P . S . ; Skilliteer , ist Asst . S . ; andFesta , 2 nd Asst . S . 'The ballot was taken for Bros . E . Curtice , 22 , and F . Fair , 1 GS 7 , and , both being favourable , they were duly and impressively exalteel into Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . Rev . P . M . Holden , M . A ., M . E . Z . 'The addresses te ) the three chairs were accurately delivered . The chapter was then closed , and the companions dined together , the usual toasts being given , and afterwards returned to town by rail , a very pleasant day having been spent .