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on very satisfactorily . With regard to Bro . Madge , there were few who had worked harder to do their best , and none more successfully , he having taken a hearty interest in the work . They could | now congratulate the I . P . M . on his success , and the handsome jewel presented to him was but a small mark of their gratitude . He thanked the W . M . heartily for his kind expressions of goodwill , and anything

he could do in the future for the lodge he should be happy to do . The VV . Master , in proposing " The Visitors , " gave them a very hearty welcome . There were 26 present , and he hoped to see them all for many years in that lodge . There were present Bros . Mote andW . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . With regard to Bro . Storr , he would say that many

of them were personally interested in that brother . Bro . Storr had been the Secretary for many years of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , and had worked hard . Should there be a vacancy in the Secretaryship of the Boys ' School , Bro . Storr would offer himself as a candidate , and knowing as they did his thorough acquaintance with commercial fife for years past , they would consider him the right

man in the right place . There were also Bros . Edmonds , P . M . ; Fry , P . M . ; and Purkiss . Bro . Mote , W . M . 1732 , responded , and having returned thanks , said he was very much indebted to the W . M . for his presence that evening . It was his first visit , but he had been exceedingly pleased , having watched the good working , and he did not think if they searched the world over they

could find a better W . M . than the Strand Lodge how possessed . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S of VV . Middlesex , having also replied , Bro . E . Storr , P . M ., returned hearty thanks for the kind reception given him as a visitor for the first time to that lodge . He would only briefly refer to what had been said

as to his candidature for the Boys' School . All those who were Life Governors of that School had read his address , and he sincerely hoped were friends of his . He had no wish to trespass upon the present government in any shape or form , but if a vacancy must occur , he thought he was as well known as any , and he only said " Place my credentials with others , and if you think I am a fit man for the post ,

well and good . " He had the interest of the Boys' School at heart , and , if he were successful , nothing should be wanting on his part to perform the duties to the general satisfaction of the brethren . Bros . Fry , P . M . ; Edmonds , P . M . ; Purkiss , P . M . ; and

Motion also replied . " The Officers" was duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bros . Curtis D'Alton , Mote , and others , rendered several excellent songs , by which the enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced .

Abbey Lodge ( No . 2030 ) . —A regular meeting of this influential lodge was held at the Town Hall , Westminster , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . Robert E . H . Goffin , P . M . 1572 , Prov . G . D . of C . Surrey , W . M ., supported by Bros . J . Gibson , I . P . M ., Treas . ; H . Mainwaring Dunstan , S . W . ; C C . Peper , J . W . ; Jno . E . Shand , P . M . ; F . J . Smart , S . D . ; W .

Bomvick , J . D . ; T . Bull , P . M ., D . C ; Hy . Hambling , I . G . ; Jno . Bartlett , Org . ; Jno . Hayler and R . Smith , Stewards ; Wm . Sugg , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Surrey ; VV . H . Baker , P . M . ; H . E . Poole , Asst . Sec . ; and 47 lay members . Visitors : Bros . A . Greenwood , P . A . G . Sec . Surrey ; G . Evans , W . M . 172 ; Louis Lewis , 1563 ; R . Bradley , 1694 ; E . J . Badderley , 1624 ; E . D . F . Rymer , Z 63 ; C . Parsons , I . P . M . 16 37 ; Bruce Smith , 85 S ; W .

Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; H . G . Holland , 1624 ; VV . F . Manners , S 59 ; J . A . Armour , J . W . 172 ; Hy . Sherras , 1 744 ; J . Ashton , 372 ; VV . Bellamy , 162 7 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge being opened , the minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . VV . Pinto and Louis Lewis , of the City of Westminster Lodge , were raised to

the Third Degree , and Messrs . E . T . Morgan , W . J . Dyer , and VV . C . Leete were initiated into Freemasonry . The beauties of the ritual in the Third and First Degrees found an able exponent in the W . M ., whose working deeply impressed not only the candidates , but also the brethren present . The W . M . concluded the initiation ceremony b y an impressive rendering of the ancient charge . Several

propositions were received and resignations accepted . Letters were announced from several brethren—including Bro . VV . Burdett Coutts , P . M ., P . S . G . D . —expressing their inability to attend . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet followed , admirably supplied by Bro . Cloots . The toast list was commenced by " The Oueen and the

Craft being heartily honoured . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given by the W . M ., who said H . R . H . had shown himself in all branches of Freemasonry , in his civil duties , and in the domestic circle to be a model prince—a model man , a loving father , and dutiful husband . " The Grand Officers " having been toasted ,

Bro . Gibson , P . M ., Treasurer , proposed "The W . M ., " whom they entrusted , some months ago , to take charge of the lodge . They had heard that evening the splendid and admirable manner in which Bro . Goffin , their W . M ., performed his duties . He was sure the initiates were very impressed , and had had instilled into their minds the grand work of Freemasonry . The W . M . had undertaken the

duties , and would carry them out in the same admirable manner in which he had performed them that night . Bro . R . E . H . Goffin , Prov . G . D . C Surrey , W . M ., said those tasks of responding to toasts were much more difficult than proposing them , because they could say more of another man than they could of themselves . First , he would thank the I . P . M . for the very hearty manner in which he had

proposed the toast , and the brethren for the way they had accepted it . 'I here were not many members in the Abbey Lodge who did not know him , and they knew , too , that Masonry to him had a great charm . He did not believe in the Masonry that was performed only in the " Fourth " Degree , but he believed in the real ar . d true principles inculcated in their beautiful and excellent ceremonies . He

believed in it , because he always held that it tended to elevate a man , and make him a better man , a better friend , a better companion , a better father , and a better husband . A man who carried it out so far as in his power lay must , of necessity , be a kind man , and a conscientious man , and would generally be a happy man—happy , because he felt that if he carried out the principles in which he had sworn

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to believe , whatever happened to himself or family , they would be taken care of as far as possible . Those principles tended to make one happier , for a man could look death in the face if he believed in them . Those who could lay their hands upon their hearts and say , " I have done my duty as a man , and as a Mason , and to those in distress , and can leave the world better than I found it , and those connected

with me rejoicing in the fact that I was a Mason , and not rejoicing in the fact that I was never one . " If they endeavoured to act upon the principles , they had done their duty , and could not fail to reap at last some reward . In undertaking the duties of VV . Master of that lodge , he felt —as the I . P . M . felt during his year—a very great responsibility , which would not leave him as long as he was in the

chair . He wished , as others wished , to do his duty , and to show , at any rate , that the lodge was not retrograding . The brethren had not had placed before them so pretentious a repast as on some occasions , but they would see how far they could promote the support of those crying for help . He had often felt keenly how much good might be done by

relinquishing one evening of personal enjoyment to enhance the welfare and comfort of others . Others were satisfied with a very plain fare , and that , to his mind , was the principle upon which Freemasons should act , and whilst he was Master those principles should be carried out . In conclusion , he thanked them for their very kind acceptance of the toast .

1 he W . M ., m felicitous terms , next gave 1 he Initiates , " observing that he knew them to be good men and true . He had known Bro . Morgan for a considerable number of years—15 or more—and had been in monthly communication with him , and knew him to be one of the most upright , honourable , and affectionate of men , and a kind-hearted friend .

Bro . E . T . Morgan said he took it as a high honour that the W . M . should propose the health of the initiates . He thought with regard to himself that the W . M . had spoken far too flatteringly , but he regarded it as a high honour that his health should have been proposed by one he esteemed so highly as the W . M . For many years he had desired to become a Freemason , especially since his friend had

become the VV . Master of the Abbey Lodge . Hehad watched the foundation of the lodge and its progress , and had always desired to be a member of it , having resided more than half his life in Westminster . He was proud to say they had received him with open arms , and he thanked them very much . As an initiate , he knew nothing but what he had heard and seen—even his

own brother having never told him anything of Masonry . What he had heard he should try to remember , and what he had seen would remain in his mind until the latest day of his life . He had been impressed by the glorious , beautiful , and impressive service , and felt charmed to think that he had been received into the lodge . The light he had received he hoped would be carried out in the deeds of

social life , and in the deeds of brotherly love , which they had that evening so well exemplified . Bros . Dyer and Leete also responded . The S . W . having to fulfil another engagement , the VV . Master next proposed "The S . W . and J . W ., " remarking that Bro . Dunstan , S . W ., was the first initiate of the lodge , and had always done his work in the most admirable

manner . Bro . Peper , the J . W ., worked well , and was to be seen in lodges of instruction performing his duties with remarkable precision and exactness . Bro . Mainwaring Dunstan , S . W ., said he had been inspired by his predecessors with a desire to do his work well , and it was to him a peculiar gratification to hear the W . M . say he had earned their good opinion in the

discharge of his duties . He promised them that he would continue to perform whatever duties fell to his share in the same way . In that lodge they had always had a reputation for performing their work in a manner that commanded the approval of those who visited them . He would do all he could to enhance the usefulness of the lodge . Bro . Peper , J . W ., also replied .

The VV . Master , in giving the toast of "The Visitors , " referred to the pleasure it had afforded him that evening to raise a brother from the City of Westminster Lodge . That lodge and their own lodge had visited each other officially , and regarded each other as Westminster lodges . He was , therefore , delighted to raise Bro . Lewis , and trusted he had lost nothing by being so raised . Amongst

the visitors was Bro . Alfred Greenwood , a brother whose name he was pleased to introduce to the Abbey Lodge as a candidate for an office that would be declared vacant shortly , and of which they would hear more . He had known Bro . Alfred Greenwood for a number of years , his

brother , and also his father , who was for 30 years Prov . G . Sec . of Surrey , and when the Dep . Grand Master emigrated was appointed to the post , which he held until his death . There was , therefore , a continuous record for at least 40 years in favour of Bro . Greenwood , whose name he coupled with the toast , with Bros . Evans , Brindley , and Manners .

Bro . Alfred Greenwood , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Surrey , thanked them most heartily and sincerely for the very kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . The W . M . had been good enough to refer to the fact that he was a candidate , should a vacancy occur , for the Secreship of the Boys' School . Before that idea was suggested to him he never knew the real meaning of Masonic good

fellowship and brotherly love , but since that some hundreds had come forward from all parts extending the right hand of fellowship and promising their support . Amongst that number he was proud to include the W . M ., his staunch friend and an old friend of the family . He was a young Mason himself and his Masonic career had been of necessity short , but bethought he should say he had been exceedingly

fortunate . It was not often that it fell to the lot of so young a Mason to hold the post of Asst . Prov . Grand Secretary . They would say it did not require much explanation , but was owing to his late lamented father , who was so respected . That post was no sinecure in a large province , and his chief , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , had been good enough to express his satisfaction with the manner in which the duties had been performed , and he therefore felt he had not

altogether abused the confidence reposed in him . He was proud of bearing a name not altogether unknown in Freemasonry , and there was no wish dearer to his heart than at some future time it might be said he was " a chip of the old block . " If they were good enough to honour him with their suffrages , and he was fortunate enough to secure the position , he solemnly pledged himself that nothing should be left undone on his part , and that he would strain every nerve to win the confidence of the Craft towards the best interests

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of that splendid Institution which should take its place in the foremost rank of Benevolent Institutions of thiscountry . Bros . Evans , W . M . 172 , Brindley , and Manners also replied , returning hearty thanks for the kind hospitalit y shown them , and expressing their appreciation of the admirable working witnessed . The Worshipful Master gave " The Past Masters , "

eulogising the excellent services rendered by those distinguished brethren to the lodge . Bro . Sugg , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Surrey , replied , and after returning thanks , said the P . M . ' s desired not to be heard in the lodge , but that their influence should be

felt . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant and instructive meeting - closed with the Tyler ' s toast . Bros . Bruce Smith , Bartlett , Montague , and VV . H . Baker , P . M ., contributed some excellent musical selections during the evening . *

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CAMBORNE . Mount Edgcumbe Lodge ( No . IS 44 ) . _ meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Jas . Pengelly , W . M . ; Thos Burge , S . W . ; Richard Rowe , J . W . ; R . Bute , Chap . ; E . Lakey , Treas . ; Hugh P . Vivian , Sec ; J . Newland , S . D . ; VV . Vial , J . D . ; T . VV . TrownsonD . C . ; Wm

, Trevithick , I . G . ; J . Whitworth , Asst . Sec . ; F . Gardenner and R . Taylor , Stwds . ; J . Nicholas , Tyler ; W . A . Thomas , A . Dunkin , N . Temby , R . S . Behenna , J . C . Polmear , J . VV . T . Jackson , F . W . Thomas , W . M . 450 , T . Bennalack , S . J . T . Stuthridge , Joseph Clifton , John Adams , James Pengelly , I . P . M . ; and J . T . Rodda , P . M .

Visitors : Bros . Thos . Turner , P . M . 100 C ; and E . T . Sara , 1006 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . T . Burge was elected W . M ., Bro . E . Lakey , Treas ., and Bro . J . Nicholas , Tyler , for the ensuing year , and the lodge was closed .

CARNARVON . Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 9 th inst . in the lodge room , within the walls of Carnarvon Castle , when Bro . Caradoc Rowland was installed W . M . for the coming year . To mark the loss which the lodge had recently sustained hy the death of Bros . A . Hussey de Burgh , P . M ., and James

Covell , the members appeared in Masonic mourning . The lodge having been opened , the following officers occupied their respective seats : Bros . E . Roberts , B . A ., the retiring W . M . ; Caradoc Rowland , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; VV . Jones , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Morgan , B . A ., Chap . ; R . VV . Newton , S . D . ; J . Williams , J . D . ; Cornelius Davies , P . M ., P . G . W ., & c , D . C ; C . H . Rees , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . VV .

G . Owen , Org . ; G . Challinor , Stwd . ; D . H . Williams , Sec . ; and VV . Watkins , Tyler . The members present included Bros . J . VV . Poole , P . M . ; N . Bunnell , P . M . ; H . Hardman , P . M . ; D . VV . Davies , VV . Farren , Hugh Williams , R . J . Thomas , J . O . Morris , VV . H . Evans , 0 . Jones , and others . There was a good attendance of visiting brethren ,

including Bros . D . Wynn Williams , P . M . and Sec . 3 S 4 , P . P . G . D . C , P . A . G . Sec . ; R . H . Hughes , P . M . 597 and 1113 , P . P . G . S . B . ; James Lloyd , P . M . and Sec . 597 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Hall , W . M . 597 ; R . Martin , S . W . 597 ; James Wells , J . W . 597 , and 1113 ; E . G . Humphreys , W . M . 1113 ; R . G . Thomas , S . W . 1113 ; Dr . W . Francis Jones , J . W . 1113 ; T . Mills , W . M . 3 S 4 ; H . G . Hughes ,

I . G . 597 ; and J . Jones Morris , J . W . 1509 . The ceremony of installing Bro . Caradoc Rowlands was impressively performed by Bros . E . Roberts and Cornelius Davies . Having taken the chair , the newly-installed W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . E . Roberts , I . P . M . ; VV . Jones , S . W . ; R . W . Newton , J . W . ; Rev . J . Fairchild , M . A ., Chap . ; C H . Rees , Treas . ; D . H . Williams ,

Sec ; Cornelius Davies , D . C . ; J . Williams , S . D . ; VV . C . VVhiskin , J . D . ; George Challinor , I . G . ; W . G . Owen , Org . ; VV . Hamer and G . F . Humphreys , Stewards ; and VV . Watkins , Tyler . The W . M . said he had great pleasure in presenting Bro . E . Roberts , I . P . M ., with a P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of the efficient manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year . In returning thanks for the gift , Bro . Roberts said that

whatever efficiency he had displayed was altogether due to the example which had always been set by the P . M . ' s of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Hardman , seconded by Bro . Roberts , a vote of condolence with the relatives of the late Bros . A . Hussey de Burgh and J . Covell was adopted . Other formal business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . In the evening the brethren sat down to a banquet at the Sportsman Hotel .

CHEETHAM . Derby Lodge ( No . 1055 ) . —The installation of Bro . C . Bagot , PastS . VV ., W . M . elect , took place at the Masonic Rooms , Bedford-street , Bury New-road , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . There were present Bros . Thos . E . Kigby , W . M . ; C Smith , S . W . j J . Challender , J . W . j G . W . Williams , Treas . ; J . Heywood , Sec . ; J-

vV . Hallam , S . D . ; J . B . Peace , J . D . ; C R . Hardman , I . G . ; W . O . Pettitt , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; E . G . Hug hes , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Snape , P . M . ; C Bagot , Thos . Nesbitt , H . Grimshaw , j . Hilton , Thos . Smith , J . M . Gregson , JHaworth , R . Hitching , VV . A . Brown , H . F . Newman , R . D . Ollunus , and J . Featherston , Visitors : Bros . J . H . Brooks , P . M . 205 and 1134 ; T- ,,, '

Welch , 992 ; H . J . Holdsunt , P . P . G . D . of C ; " Jaffron , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; N . A . Earle , P . P . J . G . W . ; JWardle , I . P . M . 1534 ; J . O . Hind , W . M . ion ; J ; »• Kendale , P . M . 1077 ; H . Moxon , S 97 ; J . Leigh , 1 ¦ ' »• 2 S 7 ; VV . Dumville , P . M . ion ; C . Turner , P . M . ; and N . Dumville . _ . The lodge was opened by Bro . Thos . E . Rigby , I •' J

W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting rea y J * confirmed . There was an initiation performed by the VV . Bro . Bagot was presented to the Installing Master , t > r Rigby , by Bro . J . E . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., ana after the usual formula , was inducted into the c of K . S . Bro . J . Snape , P . M ., invested the ° ffic ^ ' . , " the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Thos . E . K > fe V ' I . P . M . ; Chas . Smith , S . W . ; J . Challender , J- "