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Bro . Large , P . P . G . S . B . Staffordshire , in response to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , " said he was rather surprised at being called upon to reply , as he was not an officer of that county , but he had been intimately associated with the Prov . Grand Officers of Herts for five or six years , having been a subscribing member of two lodges . On behalf of the brethren included in the toast he returned

thanks , and , speaking personally , he always had great pleasure in assisting and being present at that lodge . Bro . A . Phillips Hills , I . P . M ., in giving "The VV . M ., " said Bro . Bruce had been associated with them for several years , and that association had been one of the greatest pleasures . The W . M . 's assistance had been very ably given in the lodge , and had been as good as that of any

other brother in it , for he had always performed his work well in the past , and they could rely upon him doing the same in the future . He ( the I . P . M . ) hoped thebrethren would all do their utmost to give the W . M . plenty of work , for if he had the opportunity he would do his work well , and would carry out thoroughly the genuine principles and tenets of the Craft . The W . M . would set them a

good example , and he hoped they would all follow it . Bro . R . Marston Bruce , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kindly proposition and reception of the toast . As a young and inexperienced Mason he could assure them he was fully alive to the responsibilities of his office . The I . P . M . had been good enough to make some prophecies and he hoped they would be realised .

"The Visitors" having been cordially given and responded to , The Worshipful Master gave "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " and said that Bro . Hills , I . P . M ., was so well known—and especially his good qualities—that he might be spared any eulogies from him , but he would say their I . P . M . had gained their regard and admiration for the

ability and zeal with which he had presided over and controlled the work of the lodge . He would heartily congratulate Bro . Hills upcn having accepted the office of Prov . Grand Steward . Bro . Tipper , P . M ., was an enthusiastic Mason and one of the most important officers in the province , which was an honour conferred in the lodge by the Prov . Grand Master . He would particularly thank

Bro . Tipper for the trouble taken in organising the musical portion of the programme that evening . With regard to Bro . Moore , P . M ., he ( the W . M . ) and other officers owed him a special debt of gratitude for the kind way in which he always assisted them in the work and in their progress up the Masonic ladder . Bro . A . Phillips Hills , I . P . M ., in reply , said he had tried

to do his duty , and hoped he had succeeded to some extent , lt was always a pleasure for the Past Masters to do what they could to assist others in their working in whatever capacity . He might , as I . P . M ., take that opportunity of inviting all those interested in the work to attend a lodge of instruction as often as possible , for it was only by doing so that the work could be learned thoroughly and properly .

Bro . Moore , P . M ., said he was the senior P . M . of the lodge , it being- six years since it was consecrated at Waltham Cross , and shortly after that event theW . M . and I . P . M . were initiated into Freemasonry , and what those brethren had done in attaining- the chair could be done by

the younger members . It was a proud position which every Mason strove to attain—the position of W . M . of his mother lodge . "The Treasurer and Secretary" and "The Officers " were duly honoured , and the Tyler's toast closed a pleasant and enjoyable evening .

WESTON . Royal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 906 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown and Anchor , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Wadoux , W . M . j G . Strange , S . W . ; T . R . Gill , J . W . ; G . H . Bartlett , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; T . Moutrie , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; C . Becket , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; L . Howes ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; T . E . Edwards , S . D . ; W . E . Loveless , J . D . ; T . Maslen , I . G . j H . Humphries and T . Cross , Stewards j J . H . Macfarlane , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . j S . Bigwood , Tyler ; W . E . Sparrow , P . M ., P . G . O . ; E . L . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . Glover , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; F . W . Dingle , P . M ., P . P . G . O . j and several members . The following visitors were also present : Bros . R . C Else

P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M . j J . L . Stothert , P . G . Std . Br . England ; J . R . Rubie , 41 , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . Wilkinson , 41 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Gauler Wilton , W . M . 41 j B . A . Dyer , P . M . 53 j James Robinson , P . M . 335 j C . Wilkinson , P . M . 335 ; F . D . Gardner , P . M . 335 ; Edmund Olive , W . M . 973 ; F . VV . Cooling , 41 ; Egbert Lewis , Dr . Biddulph Goss , and J . Kendrick Pyne , all of 53 ; G . Lawry ,

510 ; and F . W . Simpson , CSC . The Iodge having been opened , the ' minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The D . P . G . M . and Present and Past Grand Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , having been announced , were received with due honours . The D . P . G . M . then took the chair , and Bro . J . Hayward , P . S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and

after being addressed by the Installing Officer , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , | and the W . M . elect was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the D . P . G . M ., who also gave the addresses to the W . M ., officers , and brethren in the most impressive manner . The W . M . then invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Wadoux , P . M ., I . P . M . ; T . Raymond Gill , S . W . ; W .

1 ' .. Loveless , J . VV . ; 1 . B . Moutrie , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Becket , P . M ., Secretary ; Lawson Howes , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Edwards , S . D . ; Thomas Maslen , J . D . ; T . Glendall Tucker , Org . ; Thomas Cross , I . G . j and Hy . Humphries and F . A . Smith , Stwds . Upon the motion of the W . M ., a very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , for his attendance at the lodge and the manner in which he had done the installation

ceremony , and it was directed that the same should be recorded on the minutes . The lodge having been closed , the brethren went for a drive in the neighbourhood , and upon their return , upwards of 40 sat down to the banquet , which was served in a manner which reflected the highest credit upon Mr . and

Mrs . Kelson , the new tenants of the inn . After the removal of the cloth , the usual patriotic and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a large number of the brethren being possessed of musical abilities , a most agreeable evening's amusement was provided . Not the least enjoyable items in the programme being contributed by Bro . J . Kendrick Pyne , P . P . G . Org ., who recently celebrated his jubilee as Organist at the Abbey Church , Bath .

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WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Scjuare , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual installation meeting' on Monday , the 7 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . Chas . Harris , VV . M ., supported by his officers , members , and visitors from all the lodges in the western division of the province , extending from Carlisle

to Millom , a distance of 70 miles . 'Ihe minutes were read and confirmed , and one candidate balloted for and initiated , and one brother raised , when Bro . G . Starkey , S . W . and VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . T . Allinson , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., to the W . M ., and he was duly installed in the chair in an able manner , and proclaimed accordingly , and Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., by desire of

the newly-installed Master , invested the following as his officers : Bros . Dr . Chas . Harris , I . P . M . ; S . Broadbent , S . W . j Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap ., J . W . and Chap . ; VV . C . Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . j S . Hinde , Sec ; j . Thompson , Asst . Sec ; H . Meageen , S . D . ; W . H . Chapman , J . D . ; B . Cowie , D . C ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Org ., Org . j Wm . Gaffney , I . G . j E .

Thornburrow , Almoner j J . P . Bennett and J . Lachilson , Stewards ; and Thos Richardson , P . P . G . Tyler , Tyler . Bro . J . Barr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., delivered the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren in an eloquent manner . The following members and visitors signed : Bros . Rev . J . Tyson , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain ; W . Pagen , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Thos . Studholme ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; R . Miller , J . G . Selkirk , Henry Murphy , H . Leech , R . P . W . Oswald , J . Casson , J . B . Graham , Sec . 310 ; J . S . Moffatt , W . M . S 72 ; Thomas Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; Thomas Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j Dr . J . F . Muir , P . M . j D . Atkinson , S . W . j E . Pattinson , J . W . j A . Johnston , S . D . j F . Kerr , R . Shepherd , Sec . j F . Hodgson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C j James Stout , W . M . 12 G 7 J J . J .

Wilson , P . M . j W . Armstrong , I . P . M . j VV . L . Towerson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . j W . Burnyeat , Thomas Miller , I . G . ; E . Bromley , George Wilson , A . Moordaff , W . Bosward , Stwd . j John Mills , P . M . 1390 , P . P . S . G . D . j H . F . Fox , W . M . elect ; W . Routledge , Stwd . j J . T . Raven , J . Atkinson , W . Hope , James Young , Jas . Coward , J . A . Parker , R . F . Cowin , R . Jakes , J . Rubery , P . M . 1400 j T .

J . Richardson , J . W . 1532 j H . Hartley , I . P . M . 1 GG 0 , P . G . Stwd . ; W . Shaw , J . D . ; James Singers , Stwd . j W . Brown , J . Armstrong , J . Dickinson , VV . M . 19 S 9 ; Charles Gowan , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . j J . McHarry , P . M . j J . Elliott , L . Rumney , W . Kewley , John Jenkinson , VV . M . 2285 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; A . VV . Turner , S . W . ; W . Holloway , M . A . Simpson , 133 ( I . C . ); and others .

Letters and wires were read from Lodges Nos . 371 , 1002 , 1073 , 1 CO 0 , and many brethren from a distance who were unable to be present . One candidate was proposed , and " Hearty good wishes " was given by the visitors , and with other usual business the lodge was closed , and the W . M . invited all present to meet him at the Grand Hotel , where upwards of Co sat down to a banquet , which even surpassed Bro . Shepherd ' s former efforts to please .

The usual loyal toasts were proposed from the chair , and were received with musical honours , Bro . D . H . Cook presiding at the piano . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of " The Officers , " alluded in feeling terms to the great loss the Craft had sustained at the death of Lord Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England , and said perhaps it had not

been in our day that a more able and willing Grand Officer had been removed from the Order as his lordship . " The Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was proposed , and duly responded to by . the actual P . G . Officers of the year present . Bro . Dr . Harris , I . P . M ., said it gave him much pleasure to propose "The Health of the Newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . G . Starkey . " It was most remarkable that the

present W . M . of the old Lodge No . 119 and he ( Bro . Harris ) had from their first appointment to office advanced step by step from Stewards in succession to each other , and now that day he had the honour to place him in the chair of K . S ., and no ceremony had been performed by him in the Craft that he felt prouder of , from the fact that no more genial and worthy brother in Masonry had ever been placed in that ancient chair , and harmony and prosperity was bound to be under his mallet .

Bro . Starkey responded , and thanked the brethren for the great honour conferred upon him , and he hoped with the assistance of the officers invested that his year of office would be marked with success . Other toasts followed , and , with a few capital songs from Bros . Cook , Gaffney , Kerr , and Thompson , a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1 745 ) - — 'I'he installation meeting of this chapter was held on the 30 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those present were Comps . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas ^ P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , acting M . E . Z . ; T . Simpson , I-L ,

M . li . Z . elect ; G . Herbert , J ., H . elect ,- R . Webber , S . N ., J . elect , - Capt . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; N . Prower , P . S . ; and Lane , Mus . Bac , ist A . S . Comps . Harvey and E . Roberts were visitors .

lhe minutes of the last convocation having- been read and confirmed , Comp . Lardner impressively installed Comps . Simpson , as M . E . Z . j G . Herbert , as H . j and R . Webber , as J . The following investitures then took place : Comps Capt . Walls , S . li . j N . Prower , S . N . j H . J . Lardner , Treas . j Lane , P . S . j 11 . Herbert , 1 st A . S . j E . Brennelli , 2 nd A . S . ; and Mallett , Janitor . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Installing Officer for his services .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps J . Young , I . P . Z . ; J . Strugnell , P . Z . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org . j H . Herbert , and others . The report of the Audit / Committee having been received and adopted , the chapter was closed , and the companions

adjourned to the banquet . The M . E . Z . proved to be a most efficient and genial Chairman , and Comps . Egbert Roberts , E . B . Lane , G . Herbert , and others musically entertained the companions , the first-named companion ' s efforts being highly appreciated .

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HAMPTON COURT . Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . —The July convocation of the above chapter was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel . Amongst the companions present were Comps . Hartley , Z . j Briggs , as H . j Langley , J . j Potter , S . E . j Marsh , as S . N . j Kite , P . S . ; Hopwood , J ackson , Bott , Amey , and Reynolds . The

visitors present were Comps . Sadler and Mordey . The dispensation authorising the holding of the meeting at the Greyhound having been read , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Mellor , Forster , and Moore were then unanimously elected members of the chapter , and the first-named being present , was duly exalted . The balance-sheet and report of the Permanent Committee were

adopted , as also a resolution that the future meetings of the chapter should take place at the Greyhound Hotel . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z ., to be presented to him at the next convocation . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps , Hooper , Z . j Langley , H . j Potter , J . j Hammond , P . Z ., Treas . j Blenkarn , S . E . j Baker , S . N . j G . Reynolds , P . S . ;

Wilson , ist A . S . j Bott , 2 nd A . S . j and Gilbert , Janitor . At the repast which followed the M . E . Z . proposed the toast of "The Exaltee , Comp . Mella , " to which that companion replied in a few well-chosen sentences . In proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " Comp . Briggs ,

P . Z ., congratulated Comp . Hartley upon having obtained P . G . Chapter honours . Comp . Sadler , in responding for " The Visitors , " spoke highly of the manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been worked by all concerned . Comp . Mordey also briefly returned thanks .

POOLE . Amity Chapter ( No . 137 ) . —The annual instalation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when the following companions were duly installed into their respective chairs , viz .: Comps . H . J . Sydenham , M . E . Z . j Rev . W . C Browne , H . j and W . Davis , J ., the ceremonies being performed by Comp . H .

J . Atkins , P . Z . 195 , P . P . G . J . Hants and the Isle of Wight , in a most able and impressive manner . The following officers were also invested : Comps . C J . Woodford , S . E . j D . Hitching , S . N . j G . H . Gutch , P . Z ., Treas . j F . A . Sharp , P . S . j C Carter , ist A . S . j F . J . Pomeroy , 2 nd A . S . j and Squibb , Janitor . The accounts for the past year , which showed a handsome balance in favour of the chapter , were read and adopted . Three brethren were nominated

as candidates . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Comp . H . J . Atkins for his courtesy in coming forward to perform the installation ceremony . The usual banquet and toasts followed , and a most pleasant evening was spent . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . C T . Miles , Z . of the Hengist Chapter j D . Sydenham , Harvey , Cross , and H . A . Lawton , P . Z . 622 .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . F . Klein , W . M . j W . Densham , S . W . j J . VV . Harvey , J . W . j F . J . Bonham , P . M ., Sec . j W . Shales , I . G . j W . M . Cobham , P . M . j F . Marx , P . M . j Thorn , P . M . j Blundell , and Thompson .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Marx , P . M ., answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was resumed

in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Marx being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Densham was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . It was unanimously carried that the lodge should adjourn until September gth . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this Iodge was held at the St . James ' Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 30 th ult ., when the Fifteen Sections were worked . Present : Bros . Farwig , P . M ., W . M . j Woods , P . M ., S . W . j T . Blyth , J . W . j and many others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Seven Sections of tho ist Lecture were worked by Bros . Jones , Rymer , Evenden , Blyth , Kirk , Woods , and Paul . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the Five Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Matthew , Bullen , Corby , Cater , and

W . Smith . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the Three Sections were worked by Bros . Shaw , Hill , and Cursons . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rising for the first time , the following brethren were proposed and unanimously elected members of this lodge , who each returned appropriate thanks : Bros . C . J . Fisher , 177 j W . Hooker , 1949 j C . VV . Aldridge , G 7 GJ G .

J . Reed , 1910 j Hill , 1305 j Doncaster , S 34 J C Evans , 2021 j J . Webb , 2120 j H . F . Whyman , 204 OJ H . J . Tibbatts , 13 S 5 ; G . VVood , iCoSj Richards , S 34 ; J . Mason , 220 G ; H . Hibberd , 1 G 7 ; and W . Cussens , 1 O 02 . On the W . M . rising for the second time , Bro . Haslett , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor , proposed , and the S . VV . seconded , that a most cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to

Bro . l'arwi ? , P . M ., for his having kindly worked the Sections in his usual perfect manner , also for his indefatigable efforts in support of Freemasonry and his kindliness to all who sought his instruction . The proposal was carried heartily and unanimously . Bro . Farwig expressed his thanks in his usual felicitous manner . On rising for the

third time , the VV . M . expressed his thanks to all tlie brethren who assisted in working the Fifteen Sections . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The undermentioned brethren favoured the lodge with their attendance : Bros . Farwig , Haslett , Woods , Blyth , Bayfield , Cursons , Bullen , C J . Jones , VV . Blyth , Evenden , W . C . Smith , Green , Paul , Cater , Corbyj