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Cunliffe , Org . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; Higginbottom , J . Bladon , P . M . ; J . Diwson , P . M . ; S . Titmis , P . M ., P . P . D . of C . E . L . ; C . J . Rix , W . H . Hughes , J . G . Elderton , J . W . Edwards , J . Eckersley , Walmsley , Di Yough , Sumner , and R . R . Lissenden ( Freemawn ) . Visitors : Bros . C . O . Pike , 109 ( Philipoines ) ; The > . Shires ( Rising Sun , Saratoga Springs , N . Y .. U . S . ) ,- S . H . Stephenson , 1319 and
1633 ; T . Sharrocks , P . M . 350 ; Thomas , W . M . 380 ; J . Broadber . t , S . W . 992 ; and Matthew Owen , 163 . The lodge was opened at 6 . 2 * 5 w" -h solemn prayer , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . G . Elderton being elig ible to take his Third Degeee was interrogated by the W . M ., and having answered the questions in a most satisfactory manner withdrew . The lotlge
was then opened in the Second Degree , and afterwards in the Third , and on the re-appearence of Bro . Elderton , he was foithwith raised to the degree ofa M . M . by the W . M . Bro . J . Dawson , P . M . and Reg ., presented the working tools and gave the traditional history to the candidate . This being all the work , the lodge was lowered down to the First Degree . An announcement was matle that Bro .
Hilton , who was to have taken his Secontl Degree on that evening , was prevented by illness from attending , and Bro . Vetter , who was proposed at the last meeting as a joining member , would be unable to join on account of being engaged by Mr . Chas . Halle for concerts on Thursdays throughout the season . All the members of the lodge who were present signed the petition in favour of the
widow of a late brother , the particulars of which we have previously recorded . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 20 . The visitors and members of the lodge afterwards assembled at the social board , and a very pleasant evening ' s enjoyment , to which Bros . Lever , Shorrocks , Thomas , and others rendered valuable assistance with their singing , terminated at 11 o ' clock .
We have very much regretted being absent from the June meeting of this lodge , which happened to fall on Whit-Thursday , and consequently very few members were expected to put in an appearance , but as matters turned out the meeting proved a big success , the number of - visitors alone being unusually large , amongst whom were Bros . E . Heywood , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . E . L . ; J . Barker ,
P . M . nH , P . P . G . R . ; J . T . Hooper , P . M . 16 33 , P . P . G . Treas . E . L . ; J . Duffield , P . M . 44 , 64 , 11 7 0 , P . P . G . Treas . E . L . ; John Cavanah , P . M . 1375 . P-P-G . D . of C . ( Cheshire ); D , Ormerod , P . M . 1609 ; P . Magee , W . M . 54 8 ( London ); W . Hollins , W . M . 152 ; E . J . Bradbury , W . M . 1357 ; H . D . Marks , S . W . 179 8 ; G . Ormerod , J . W . ion ; the Sec . 1798 ; R . Dottie , S . D . 1161 ; T . Vetter , Org . 179 8 ,
815 ; W . T . Chapman , P . M . 1609 ; F . Stanislaus , 780 and 1633 ; F . Emery , P . M . 1609 ; C . H . Stephenson , 1319 and 1633 ; J . Coxon , 152 ; E . Edmonds , 1213 ; L . Y . Lablach , 1609 and 1319 ; j . H . Ryley , 188 ; S . H . S . Austin , 1633 ; S . Hurtig , 1798 ; D . E . Davis , J . Meyer , 179 8 ; A . Forrest , 1633 ; J . Storey , 1459 ; W . J . Edwards , 992 ; and H . Macdonald , 1633 . The lodge was opened
at 2 . 10 , the W . M ., Bro . John Roger Lever , occupying the chair of K . S . All the officers were present except S . W . and I G ., Bro . John Smethurst acting in the former instance , and Bro . J . Backer , P . M . 1134 , in the second . Bro . Francis Hilton was balloted for antl initiated into the mysteries ofthe Craft by the W . M ., who also presented the working tools . Bro . J . G . Elderton was next passed to
the Fellow Craft Degree , and lastly Bro . John Lawton was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the Worshipful Master performing the ceremonies of initiation , passing , and raising in so creditable a manner as to draw forth con . gratulations from all present . The lodge was closed about five o ' clock , and most of the brethren afterwards assembled at the social board and spent a pleasant couple of hours together , separating about 7 o ' clock .
I 1 T . VERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . C 73 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday morning , the ist inst . This lodge , probably the strongest in the province , has always been noted for its recognition of claims made in the cause of charity , or for the support of Masonry in general ; the
decorating and furnishing fund of the hall in Hope-street being the latest to benefit materially by a handsome subscription and the gift of a fine harmonium . A strong muster was the result of the summons on this occasion , the chair being taken by Bro . David Jackson , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . Brackenbury , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; L . Herman , J . W . ; J . T . Callow . P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; W . T .
May ( Sec . ); H . Burrows , P . M ., and others . The W . M . elect was presented by Bro . Jackson , W . M ., antl Bro . May , P . M ., and the installation ceremony was pe formed by Bro . T . Roberts , 'P . M ., in a very creditable manner . The usual honours were paid , and the following brethren invested as officers * . —Bros . D . Jackson , I . P . M . ; L . Herman , S . W . ; J . Seddon , J . W . ; T . Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for fourth
time ) ; W . T-. May , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Smyth , S . D . ; C . Marsh , J . D . ; H . Marshall , I . G . ; J . T . Callow , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., M . C ; J . Chitton , Org . ; G . Leitch , C . Godfrey , ar . d S . W . H . Hulie , Stewards . Bro . W . Ball was re-elected Tyler . Before the lodge was closed , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the W . M ., on behalf of the members , as a token of their respect and esteem
with hearty good wishes . The brethren then proceedetl to Lime-street Station , where they were joined by lady friends , and proceeded by special train to Frodsham . Over 200 started , and were rewarded by having good weather . The valley of the Weaver looked really charming after the rain ,
and , after visiting the ancient parish church , all ascended the Overton Hills by various means , and there sat down to dinner , substantially laid out by Bro . Rijjby , Belmont . After dinner , the time was spent partly in walking round the hills , from which a magnificent view stretched in all directions , and partly in going through a well-chosen pro-
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gramme of dances , which were heartily entered into by old and young . The weather gradually improved as the day wore on , antl after a most enjoyable trip all were quite willing to return at 9 . 20 p . m . Great cretlit is due to Bro . Jackson , I . P . M ., an 1 Bro . Brackenbury , W . M ., who superintended the arrangements .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( Mo . 829 ) . —The above flourishing lodge , whose locale is at the Black Horse , Sidcup , was , on Tuesday , the Sih inst ., the scene of a brilliant gathering of the members of the Craft , the occasion being its installation meeting , and the W . M . to be installed one of the most popular and respected Masons of the province , Bro . Dr . F . Spurrell , P . M . 615 , and P . P .
G . J . W . Kent , and S . W . and W . M . elect of the lodge . The lotlge was opened by Bro . Sydney Gore , W . M ., at 12 a . m . sharp , the following Past Masters being present to assist him : —Bros . T . Smith , G . B . Gates , T . Hastings , and L . Etheridge . The minutes of the last meeting having been duly read and pissed , Messrs . Gregory , the host of the Black Horse , J . Seaton , and J . W . Skinner were , after
approval , initiated into Masonry . Bro . Greener was passed , and Bro . J . T . Spicer was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . Bro . Spurrell was then presentetl to thc Installing Officer , Bro . T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , for the benefit of installation , and was by that brother most impressively placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren in thc tlegrees . Bro . Spurrell then proceetled
to invest his offic-rs as follows : Bro 5 . W . Moulder , S . VV . ; R . Hanson , J . W . ; W . T . Birts , Treas . ( by proxy , that brother being unable to attend ); T . Smith , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; W . Hawkins , S . D . ; B . H . Ilton , J . D . -, — Parsons , I . G . j Coombes , D . C . ; ant ) B . Norman , Tyler . Bro . Gates , P . M ., is , and has been , W . S . for many years , and still retains that important office . The ceremony was
concluded by the delivery of the three charges , and on all sides we heard the highest encomiums passed upon Bro . Hastings for his excellent and eloquent working . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel was then presentetl to Bro . Gore , the I . P . M ., for his valuable services to thc lodge during the past year , and that brother returned thanks . A vote of thanks was presented to Bro . Hastings ,
and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lotlge , for his fine working for the second time in succession of the installation ceremony , and this brother returned thanks . The lotlge was then closed , antl the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was a most enjoyable and well served one , the wines being especially selected for the occasion . Among the company present were , beside the
brethren above enumerated , Bros . T . W . Knight , P . M . 912 , and P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . 28 , and P . P . G . P . Middx . ; R . Shilleter , W . M . 403 ; G . Churchley , W . M . 615 ; R . Stone , S . W . 615 ; R . W . Hawkes , 13 ; T . J Kent , 1638 ; J . L . Judge , 1178 ; G . Roper , 6 9 ; G . W . F . Loftus , 93 ; W . II . Rowland , 1193 ; A , Roper , 69 ; J . Hutton , 61 s ; W . Macrow , 879 ; II . Spurrell , 61 e ; H . Wilson ,
814 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toas ' . s were honoured , as were the provincial ones , most heartily . That oi "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Smith and Hastings . Bro . Smith said the Prov . G . Officers were so well known to the majority of the brethren of the lodge , that it was quite unnecessary for him to say a word in their
favour . They were always at work , striving to do good in Masonry , and were in every way deserving of the distinguished honour conferred upon them . He was sorry there were so few Grand Officers present , but he attributed it to thc fact that the next day Prov . Grand Lotlge assembled at Maidstone , and thai , no dcubt , prevented many of them being present that day . He thanked them for the
toast . The next toast was that of " The W . M ., " and in giving it the I . P . M ., Bro . Gore , bore testimony to the excellence of their new Master , who , he said , was a good Mason , not only in the lodge but out of it , and was universally beloved and respected by every one . Bro . Dr . Spurrell , after returning thanks for the toast , saitl he must say that when he took office in thc Sydney Lotlge hc felt
it a very great honour , and now that he was placed in the proud position of their W . M ., he should endeavour to merit , and show that he was deserving of it . He shoultl , he felt , be compelled to draw largely on their patience and support , having to follow in the footsteps of such excellent workmen as hatl lately been W . M . ' s in the lodge ; yet if they woultl attend to the sound of the gavel
he felt that he should at least not have their censure at the expiration of his term of office . He hoped to have a good antl prosperous year , and that it woultl pass as harmonious as that of his pretlecessor . The toast cf "Thc Visitors " followed , anil was responded to . The toast of " The Initiates " was then given , antl those brethren returned thanks . The next toast was that of " The
Installing Officer , Bro . Hastings , " who , the VV . M . declared , had that day performed the important ceremony in a manner second to none he had ever seen . Bro . Hastings , in the course of his reply , thanked thc W . M . for the encomiums passed upon him . He said he had never missed a meeting since he had been a member of the lodge , antl as long as he lived he hoped to be with them ,
and do all he could for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge . Hc looked upon Masonrv as one of the luxuries of his life , not so much for the pleaure it afforded him on such occasions as the present , but because it afforded him an opportunity to enjoy the greatest of all luxuries , that of true chaiity . He was a Life Governor of two of the Masonic Charities , and intended to be so of the third shortly ,
and strongly recommended all his brethren to qualify themselves for the same position . He was at the Crystal Palace on the previous Fritlay with a brother of his and a frientl , and there they saw thc children of the Girls ' School enjoying themselves . His brother asked who the children were , and he told him they were the children of deccasctl Freemasons , and was proud to say that be was a Life Governor of that Charity . It made his heart bound
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when he saw how happy they were . He advocated the Masonic Institutions in vigorous language , and spoke earnestly of the efforts made , and assistance still needcl for the welfare of the widow , the fatherless children , and poor , distressed , and aged brethren . He concluded by thanking them for the reception they had given to the toast , and resumed his seat amid applause . The toast of
" The Past Misters" followed . Past Misters Smith and Hastings responded . " The Health of the Officers '" was then given and responded to ; and then the Tyler ' s toast given by Bro . Norman , concluded the proceedings . We were shown during the evening a handsome and valuable
jewel , which vvas presented to Past Mister Lewis Ethsridge , on thc 13 th of June list , by the brethren inituted by hirn during his yeir of ofH . * e . It is an exceeding ly chaste and unique aif lir , and reflects credit both upon the givers and recdver , and is cherished by Bro . Etherid ge as a souvenir of his happy ani successful year cf office .
PLUMSTEAD . —P £ ittison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installatio-i meeting of the above influential lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at tha Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , antl was well attended by both the members of the lodge and visiting brethren , no less than 113 signing the attendance book . Bro . T . D . Hayes , the W . M ., presided , and opened the lodge . Tne minutes of
thc previous meeting were read and passed , as well as of an emergency meeting , hel 1 the night before , at which Mr . Ratz was initiated into the Craft , ani Bros . Gould and Taylor were raised to the Third Degree . Everything being prepared , Bro . W . B . Lloyd , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . H iyes in a few appropriate words tc Bro . H . Butter , the Installing Officer , who at once
proceedetl with the ceremony . The time having arrived when all M . M . ' s were to leave , a Boird of Installed Masters , to the number of twenty-seven , was formed , and Bro . Lloyd was , with the usual ceremonies , installed in the chair of K . S . He was then duly saluted , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows * . Bros . James Chapman , S . W . ; R . J . Cook , J . W . ; H . Pryce , as proxy for A ,
Jessop , Treas .-, E . Denton , P . M . and P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec ; H . Mason , S . D . ; R . Edmonds , J . D . ; H . Pryce , I . G . ; C . Cooke , Org . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D . C . and W . S . ; T . Reid , Asst . D . C . ; W . Reece , Asst . W . S . ; and R . Lester , Tyler . Bro . Butter then completed an exemplary antl faultless woik by reciting the charges splendidly , the applause of the brethren on the completion of his task being both
warm antl spontaneous . Bro . Lloyd then , in brief but appropriate terms , presented Bro . Hayes , the I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master's jewel , of the nominal value of ten guineas , in the name of the lotlge , and , in pinning it on his breast , wished him many long years of usefulness , both to the lotlge and Freemasonry fn general . Bro . Hayes suitably replied . A Secretary ' s jewel , of the same
value , was presented to Bro . P . M . Denton , for his long antl faithful services to the lodge as its Secretary for a period extending over seventeen years . Bro . Denton returned thanks in suitable terms . It was then proposed and unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be presented to Bro . Butter , and inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for his able fulfilment of the office of Installing Officer
that day . Bro . Butter returned thanks . Bro . P . M . Coupland was then unanimously re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Commission . The lodge was then closed , antl the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bray ' s hotel , the Bull , at Dartford , where a superb banquet awaited them . Among the company present , beside the brethren above mentioned , were Bros , the Rev . — Hill , G .
Chaplain of England and Kent ; R . W . Sprague , P . M . 91 , and Grand Steward , England ; Past Masters C . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; r . Hastings , P . G . P . Kent ; C . E . Fermor , J . McDougall , and W . T . Vincent , of and belonging to the lodge ; R . Martin , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; H . Picken , W . M . 1526 ; A . Woodley , W . M . 700 ; J . R . Froud , W . M . 503 ; G .
Churchley , W . M . 615 ; F . Dawson , P . M . 700 ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; J . Scott-Mutch , P . M . 706 ; G . Tapp , P . M . 706 ; Sydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; W . Weston , P . M . 1526 ; J Parkes , P . M . 811 ; W . Perrin , P . M . 1056 ; Perrini P . M . Victoria ; T . Day , P . M . 1076 ; H . Shaw , S . W . and W . M . elect 153 6 ; T . Hutton , S . W . and W . M . elect 13 ; J . Warren , S . W . and W . M . elect 600 ; J . Black , J . W . 706 ; D .
Deeves , J . W . 1536 ; E . II . Williams , S . W . 1056 ; J . Wilkins , J . W . 700 ; H . Syer , Sec . 13 ; J . C . Smith , 1744 ; W . Hellwell , 215 ; A . Fenn , 700 ; W . Crane , 907 ; T . Stacey , 1437 ; T . Gray , 16 7 ( S . C . ) ; G . Beaver , I . G , 700 ; J . H . Roberts , W . S . 700 ; E . W . Crews , 13 ; J . I . Chapman , 942 ; T . Forrester , 1275 ; J . Epsom , 700 ' ; W . Harris , 700 ; T . Steward , 147 ; G . Risch , 7 o 6 j W . Watkins , 1536 ; C . Hager ,
1107 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , and others . After grace hatl been saitl by the Rev . Graud Chaplain , the W . M . gave che toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . Prince of Wales , " "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hill antl Sprague . Bro . Hill , in response to the toast , spoke of the vast amount of
work done by the Grand Alaster , and of the many excellent and telling speeches made by him lately at various places antl on varied subjects ; not only on matters connected with Freemasonry , but on the great and important questions of education , literature , agriculture , manufactures , & c , and of the great knowledge he evidently possessed of thc bearings of all and every subject he handled . It ought , and did , indeed , make them proud of their Grand
Master . His youngest brother , His Royal Highness Pnn « Leopold , was W . M . of the grand old Lodge of Antiquit / i to which Bro . Sir Christopher Wren , the builder of St . Pan 1 ' Cathedral , belonged , and whose monument was his own magnificent structure . It had been said that all they had to do upon such occasions was to enjoy themselves , and when they had done their dinner they had done their dutyi but if those who said that knew , as they knew , how those in power in the Craft worked to carry out some of t »*
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Cunliffe , Org . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; Higginbottom , J . Bladon , P . M . ; J . Diwson , P . M . ; S . Titmis , P . M ., P . P . D . of C . E . L . ; C . J . Rix , W . H . Hughes , J . G . Elderton , J . W . Edwards , J . Eckersley , Walmsley , Di Yough , Sumner , and R . R . Lissenden ( Freemawn ) . Visitors : Bros . C . O . Pike , 109 ( Philipoines ) ; The > . Shires ( Rising Sun , Saratoga Springs , N . Y .. U . S . ) ,- S . H . Stephenson , 1319 and
1633 ; T . Sharrocks , P . M . 350 ; Thomas , W . M . 380 ; J . Broadber . t , S . W . 992 ; and Matthew Owen , 163 . The lodge was opened at 6 . 2 * 5 w" -h solemn prayer , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . G . Elderton being elig ible to take his Third Degeee was interrogated by the W . M ., and having answered the questions in a most satisfactory manner withdrew . The lotlge
was then opened in the Second Degree , and afterwards in the Third , and on the re-appearence of Bro . Elderton , he was foithwith raised to the degree ofa M . M . by the W . M . Bro . J . Dawson , P . M . and Reg ., presented the working tools and gave the traditional history to the candidate . This being all the work , the lodge was lowered down to the First Degree . An announcement was matle that Bro .
Hilton , who was to have taken his Secontl Degree on that evening , was prevented by illness from attending , and Bro . Vetter , who was proposed at the last meeting as a joining member , would be unable to join on account of being engaged by Mr . Chas . Halle for concerts on Thursdays throughout the season . All the members of the lodge who were present signed the petition in favour of the
widow of a late brother , the particulars of which we have previously recorded . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 20 . The visitors and members of the lodge afterwards assembled at the social board , and a very pleasant evening ' s enjoyment , to which Bros . Lever , Shorrocks , Thomas , and others rendered valuable assistance with their singing , terminated at 11 o ' clock .
We have very much regretted being absent from the June meeting of this lodge , which happened to fall on Whit-Thursday , and consequently very few members were expected to put in an appearance , but as matters turned out the meeting proved a big success , the number of - visitors alone being unusually large , amongst whom were Bros . E . Heywood , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . E . L . ; J . Barker ,
P . M . nH , P . P . G . R . ; J . T . Hooper , P . M . 16 33 , P . P . G . Treas . E . L . ; J . Duffield , P . M . 44 , 64 , 11 7 0 , P . P . G . Treas . E . L . ; John Cavanah , P . M . 1375 . P-P-G . D . of C . ( Cheshire ); D , Ormerod , P . M . 1609 ; P . Magee , W . M . 54 8 ( London ); W . Hollins , W . M . 152 ; E . J . Bradbury , W . M . 1357 ; H . D . Marks , S . W . 179 8 ; G . Ormerod , J . W . ion ; the Sec . 1798 ; R . Dottie , S . D . 1161 ; T . Vetter , Org . 179 8 ,
815 ; W . T . Chapman , P . M . 1609 ; F . Stanislaus , 780 and 1633 ; F . Emery , P . M . 1609 ; C . H . Stephenson , 1319 and 1633 ; J . Coxon , 152 ; E . Edmonds , 1213 ; L . Y . Lablach , 1609 and 1319 ; j . H . Ryley , 188 ; S . H . S . Austin , 1633 ; S . Hurtig , 1798 ; D . E . Davis , J . Meyer , 179 8 ; A . Forrest , 1633 ; J . Storey , 1459 ; W . J . Edwards , 992 ; and H . Macdonald , 1633 . The lodge was opened
at 2 . 10 , the W . M ., Bro . John Roger Lever , occupying the chair of K . S . All the officers were present except S . W . and I G ., Bro . John Smethurst acting in the former instance , and Bro . J . Backer , P . M . 1134 , in the second . Bro . Francis Hilton was balloted for antl initiated into the mysteries ofthe Craft by the W . M ., who also presented the working tools . Bro . J . G . Elderton was next passed to
the Fellow Craft Degree , and lastly Bro . John Lawton was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the Worshipful Master performing the ceremonies of initiation , passing , and raising in so creditable a manner as to draw forth con . gratulations from all present . The lodge was closed about five o ' clock , and most of the brethren afterwards assembled at the social board and spent a pleasant couple of hours together , separating about 7 o ' clock .
I 1 T . VERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . C 73 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday morning , the ist inst . This lodge , probably the strongest in the province , has always been noted for its recognition of claims made in the cause of charity , or for the support of Masonry in general ; the
decorating and furnishing fund of the hall in Hope-street being the latest to benefit materially by a handsome subscription and the gift of a fine harmonium . A strong muster was the result of the summons on this occasion , the chair being taken by Bro . David Jackson , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . Brackenbury , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; L . Herman , J . W . ; J . T . Callow . P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; W . T .
May ( Sec . ); H . Burrows , P . M ., and others . The W . M . elect was presented by Bro . Jackson , W . M ., antl Bro . May , P . M ., and the installation ceremony was pe formed by Bro . T . Roberts , 'P . M ., in a very creditable manner . The usual honours were paid , and the following brethren invested as officers * . —Bros . D . Jackson , I . P . M . ; L . Herman , S . W . ; J . Seddon , J . W . ; T . Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for fourth
time ) ; W . T-. May , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Smyth , S . D . ; C . Marsh , J . D . ; H . Marshall , I . G . ; J . T . Callow , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., M . C ; J . Chitton , Org . ; G . Leitch , C . Godfrey , ar . d S . W . H . Hulie , Stewards . Bro . W . Ball was re-elected Tyler . Before the lodge was closed , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the W . M ., on behalf of the members , as a token of their respect and esteem
with hearty good wishes . The brethren then proceedetl to Lime-street Station , where they were joined by lady friends , and proceeded by special train to Frodsham . Over 200 started , and were rewarded by having good weather . The valley of the Weaver looked really charming after the rain ,
and , after visiting the ancient parish church , all ascended the Overton Hills by various means , and there sat down to dinner , substantially laid out by Bro . Rijjby , Belmont . After dinner , the time was spent partly in walking round the hills , from which a magnificent view stretched in all directions , and partly in going through a well-chosen pro-
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gramme of dances , which were heartily entered into by old and young . The weather gradually improved as the day wore on , antl after a most enjoyable trip all were quite willing to return at 9 . 20 p . m . Great cretlit is due to Bro . Jackson , I . P . M ., an 1 Bro . Brackenbury , W . M ., who superintended the arrangements .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( Mo . 829 ) . —The above flourishing lodge , whose locale is at the Black Horse , Sidcup , was , on Tuesday , the Sih inst ., the scene of a brilliant gathering of the members of the Craft , the occasion being its installation meeting , and the W . M . to be installed one of the most popular and respected Masons of the province , Bro . Dr . F . Spurrell , P . M . 615 , and P . P .
G . J . W . Kent , and S . W . and W . M . elect of the lodge . The lotlge was opened by Bro . Sydney Gore , W . M ., at 12 a . m . sharp , the following Past Masters being present to assist him : —Bros . T . Smith , G . B . Gates , T . Hastings , and L . Etheridge . The minutes of the last meeting having been duly read and pissed , Messrs . Gregory , the host of the Black Horse , J . Seaton , and J . W . Skinner were , after
approval , initiated into Masonry . Bro . Greener was passed , and Bro . J . T . Spicer was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . Bro . Spurrell was then presentetl to thc Installing Officer , Bro . T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , for the benefit of installation , and was by that brother most impressively placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren in thc tlegrees . Bro . Spurrell then proceetled
to invest his offic-rs as follows : Bro 5 . W . Moulder , S . VV . ; R . Hanson , J . W . ; W . T . Birts , Treas . ( by proxy , that brother being unable to attend ); T . Smith , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; W . Hawkins , S . D . ; B . H . Ilton , J . D . -, — Parsons , I . G . j Coombes , D . C . ; ant ) B . Norman , Tyler . Bro . Gates , P . M ., is , and has been , W . S . for many years , and still retains that important office . The ceremony was
concluded by the delivery of the three charges , and on all sides we heard the highest encomiums passed upon Bro . Hastings for his excellent and eloquent working . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel was then presentetl to Bro . Gore , the I . P . M ., for his valuable services to thc lodge during the past year , and that brother returned thanks . A vote of thanks was presented to Bro . Hastings ,
and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lotlge , for his fine working for the second time in succession of the installation ceremony , and this brother returned thanks . The lotlge was then closed , antl the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was a most enjoyable and well served one , the wines being especially selected for the occasion . Among the company present were , beside the
brethren above enumerated , Bros . T . W . Knight , P . M . 912 , and P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . 28 , and P . P . G . P . Middx . ; R . Shilleter , W . M . 403 ; G . Churchley , W . M . 615 ; R . Stone , S . W . 615 ; R . W . Hawkes , 13 ; T . J Kent , 1638 ; J . L . Judge , 1178 ; G . Roper , 6 9 ; G . W . F . Loftus , 93 ; W . II . Rowland , 1193 ; A , Roper , 69 ; J . Hutton , 61 s ; W . Macrow , 879 ; II . Spurrell , 61 e ; H . Wilson ,
814 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toas ' . s were honoured , as were the provincial ones , most heartily . That oi "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Smith and Hastings . Bro . Smith said the Prov . G . Officers were so well known to the majority of the brethren of the lodge , that it was quite unnecessary for him to say a word in their
favour . They were always at work , striving to do good in Masonry , and were in every way deserving of the distinguished honour conferred upon them . He was sorry there were so few Grand Officers present , but he attributed it to thc fact that the next day Prov . Grand Lotlge assembled at Maidstone , and thai , no dcubt , prevented many of them being present that day . He thanked them for the
toast . The next toast was that of " The W . M ., " and in giving it the I . P . M ., Bro . Gore , bore testimony to the excellence of their new Master , who , he said , was a good Mason , not only in the lodge but out of it , and was universally beloved and respected by every one . Bro . Dr . Spurrell , after returning thanks for the toast , saitl he must say that when he took office in thc Sydney Lotlge hc felt
it a very great honour , and now that he was placed in the proud position of their W . M ., he should endeavour to merit , and show that he was deserving of it . He shoultl , he felt , be compelled to draw largely on their patience and support , having to follow in the footsteps of such excellent workmen as hatl lately been W . M . ' s in the lodge ; yet if they woultl attend to the sound of the gavel
he felt that he should at least not have their censure at the expiration of his term of office . He hoped to have a good antl prosperous year , and that it woultl pass as harmonious as that of his pretlecessor . The toast cf "Thc Visitors " followed , anil was responded to . The toast of " The Initiates " was then given , antl those brethren returned thanks . The next toast was that of " The
Installing Officer , Bro . Hastings , " who , the VV . M . declared , had that day performed the important ceremony in a manner second to none he had ever seen . Bro . Hastings , in the course of his reply , thanked thc W . M . for the encomiums passed upon him . He said he had never missed a meeting since he had been a member of the lodge , antl as long as he lived he hoped to be with them ,
and do all he could for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge . Hc looked upon Masonrv as one of the luxuries of his life , not so much for the pleaure it afforded him on such occasions as the present , but because it afforded him an opportunity to enjoy the greatest of all luxuries , that of true chaiity . He was a Life Governor of two of the Masonic Charities , and intended to be so of the third shortly ,
and strongly recommended all his brethren to qualify themselves for the same position . He was at the Crystal Palace on the previous Fritlay with a brother of his and a frientl , and there they saw thc children of the Girls ' School enjoying themselves . His brother asked who the children were , and he told him they were the children of deccasctl Freemasons , and was proud to say that be was a Life Governor of that Charity . It made his heart bound
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when he saw how happy they were . He advocated the Masonic Institutions in vigorous language , and spoke earnestly of the efforts made , and assistance still needcl for the welfare of the widow , the fatherless children , and poor , distressed , and aged brethren . He concluded by thanking them for the reception they had given to the toast , and resumed his seat amid applause . The toast of
" The Past Misters" followed . Past Misters Smith and Hastings responded . " The Health of the Officers '" was then given and responded to ; and then the Tyler ' s toast given by Bro . Norman , concluded the proceedings . We were shown during the evening a handsome and valuable
jewel , which vvas presented to Past Mister Lewis Ethsridge , on thc 13 th of June list , by the brethren inituted by hirn during his yeir of ofH . * e . It is an exceeding ly chaste and unique aif lir , and reflects credit both upon the givers and recdver , and is cherished by Bro . Etherid ge as a souvenir of his happy ani successful year cf office .
PLUMSTEAD . —P £ ittison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installatio-i meeting of the above influential lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at tha Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , antl was well attended by both the members of the lodge and visiting brethren , no less than 113 signing the attendance book . Bro . T . D . Hayes , the W . M ., presided , and opened the lodge . Tne minutes of
thc previous meeting were read and passed , as well as of an emergency meeting , hel 1 the night before , at which Mr . Ratz was initiated into the Craft , ani Bros . Gould and Taylor were raised to the Third Degree . Everything being prepared , Bro . W . B . Lloyd , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . H iyes in a few appropriate words tc Bro . H . Butter , the Installing Officer , who at once
proceedetl with the ceremony . The time having arrived when all M . M . ' s were to leave , a Boird of Installed Masters , to the number of twenty-seven , was formed , and Bro . Lloyd was , with the usual ceremonies , installed in the chair of K . S . He was then duly saluted , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows * . Bros . James Chapman , S . W . ; R . J . Cook , J . W . ; H . Pryce , as proxy for A ,
Jessop , Treas .-, E . Denton , P . M . and P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec ; H . Mason , S . D . ; R . Edmonds , J . D . ; H . Pryce , I . G . ; C . Cooke , Org . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D . C . and W . S . ; T . Reid , Asst . D . C . ; W . Reece , Asst . W . S . ; and R . Lester , Tyler . Bro . Butter then completed an exemplary antl faultless woik by reciting the charges splendidly , the applause of the brethren on the completion of his task being both
warm antl spontaneous . Bro . Lloyd then , in brief but appropriate terms , presented Bro . Hayes , the I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master's jewel , of the nominal value of ten guineas , in the name of the lotlge , and , in pinning it on his breast , wished him many long years of usefulness , both to the lotlge and Freemasonry fn general . Bro . Hayes suitably replied . A Secretary ' s jewel , of the same
value , was presented to Bro . P . M . Denton , for his long antl faithful services to the lodge as its Secretary for a period extending over seventeen years . Bro . Denton returned thanks in suitable terms . It was then proposed and unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be presented to Bro . Butter , and inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for his able fulfilment of the office of Installing Officer
that day . Bro . Butter returned thanks . Bro . P . M . Coupland was then unanimously re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Commission . The lodge was then closed , antl the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bray ' s hotel , the Bull , at Dartford , where a superb banquet awaited them . Among the company present , beside the brethren above mentioned , were Bros , the Rev . — Hill , G .
Chaplain of England and Kent ; R . W . Sprague , P . M . 91 , and Grand Steward , England ; Past Masters C . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; r . Hastings , P . G . P . Kent ; C . E . Fermor , J . McDougall , and W . T . Vincent , of and belonging to the lodge ; R . Martin , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; H . Picken , W . M . 1526 ; A . Woodley , W . M . 700 ; J . R . Froud , W . M . 503 ; G .
Churchley , W . M . 615 ; F . Dawson , P . M . 700 ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; J . Scott-Mutch , P . M . 706 ; G . Tapp , P . M . 706 ; Sydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; W . Weston , P . M . 1526 ; J Parkes , P . M . 811 ; W . Perrin , P . M . 1056 ; Perrini P . M . Victoria ; T . Day , P . M . 1076 ; H . Shaw , S . W . and W . M . elect 153 6 ; T . Hutton , S . W . and W . M . elect 13 ; J . Warren , S . W . and W . M . elect 600 ; J . Black , J . W . 706 ; D .
Deeves , J . W . 1536 ; E . II . Williams , S . W . 1056 ; J . Wilkins , J . W . 700 ; H . Syer , Sec . 13 ; J . C . Smith , 1744 ; W . Hellwell , 215 ; A . Fenn , 700 ; W . Crane , 907 ; T . Stacey , 1437 ; T . Gray , 16 7 ( S . C . ) ; G . Beaver , I . G , 700 ; J . H . Roberts , W . S . 700 ; E . W . Crews , 13 ; J . I . Chapman , 942 ; T . Forrester , 1275 ; J . Epsom , 700 ' ; W . Harris , 700 ; T . Steward , 147 ; G . Risch , 7 o 6 j W . Watkins , 1536 ; C . Hager ,
1107 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , and others . After grace hatl been saitl by the Rev . Graud Chaplain , the W . M . gave che toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . Prince of Wales , " "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hill antl Sprague . Bro . Hill , in response to the toast , spoke of the vast amount of
work done by the Grand Alaster , and of the many excellent and telling speeches made by him lately at various places antl on varied subjects ; not only on matters connected with Freemasonry , but on the great and important questions of education , literature , agriculture , manufactures , & c , and of the great knowledge he evidently possessed of thc bearings of all and every subject he handled . It ought , and did , indeed , make them proud of their Grand
Master . His youngest brother , His Royal Highness Pnn « Leopold , was W . M . of the grand old Lodge of Antiquit / i to which Bro . Sir Christopher Wren , the builder of St . Pan 1 ' Cathedral , belonged , and whose monument was his own magnificent structure . It had been said that all they had to do upon such occasions was to enjoy themselves , and when they had done their dinner they had done their dutyi but if those who said that knew , as they knew , how those in power in the Craft worked to carry out some of t »*