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prosperity they enjoyed might enable them to advance the interest , of the Grot City " Lodge . The W . M . said the ne \ t toast bc had th * .- honour of proposing was one that was always received with a great amount of pleasure in evc-rv lodge , as it was tlie health of their brother "Initiate . " He had made the acquaintance of Bro . Brookman through a business engagenv nt , and In * had now great pleasure in seconding the proposition for his becoming a member of
the lodge . Th re fore he was pleased to welcome him amongst them , and so he might say for thc . whole of thc brethren . Th ** -y were always glad to receive initiates , but they must be of the right sort , and in Bro . Brook-man he know they bad got a good one . Bro . Brook in an , in reply , said it was im-jossible for him to make a speech , but he wns obliged to them for drinking his health , and lie Imped he should always
prove worthy of their esteem . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " who had rendered good service , and he did not think lhat anv one-aspiring to the chair could do better than follow their example . " He gave ' * 1 he Health of Bros . Hamer , Seex , Stevens , Headon , Blackie , Stanway , and Freeman . Bro . Hamer returned thanks for llie very cordial manner in which the health of the ^ ast Masters had
been r-c .-iveil by the assembly , but it was always heartily given and received , lie v . as sure that thc Past Masters sought no greater honour tha '* lo bc Past Master ; of the Great City Lodge , and he trusted that the same feelings would always exist bct . veen them and the members of the lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " and said they were alw . ivs welcome . Bro . Storr said he k * ew not why he should be first called upon to respond to this toast ,
unless it was that he belonged to an old lodge , the Neptune , No . 22 , but at the same lime lie belonged to the Henry Muggeridge , No . 1 . 79 , which was one of the youngest . He was much pleased with the working of Ihe lodge , and especially with that of the 'Third Degree , and he was sure that the candidates had been deeply impressed with the ceremony thnt thev bad passed through . The other visitors severally returned thanks , Bro . 'Tiddeman particularly
alluding to his attendance at the loilge of instructed , which was held nnder the authority of this lodge , which had at the present time fifty-five paying members , who by small weekly subscriptions in four years became life-governors of all the Charities . Since the establishment of this fund a total of about ^ Y-oo had been subscribed , and but for this fund all those * life-governorships had never existed or been enjoyed . Some other toa-ts were given , and the evening was spent in complete harmony .
UNITED MILITARY LODGE ( No . 1530 ) . — A regular monthly meeting uf thc above lodge took place on Friday , the 1 -, th inst . ' , at the Lord Raglan , Hurragcroad . Plumstead ; ' Bro . W . Welding , W . M ,, in the chair . There was a large miist .-r of the brethren , among whom were Bros . C Coti *> l . n . d , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , P . M . 913 ; W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Kent ; II . Shaw , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . M . on J T . Ho levman , S . W . ;
G . Kennedy , J . W . ; 1 . Co , Treas . -, A . R . Fisher , Sec . ; A . Saunders , ' S . D . ; W . Moulds , J . D . ; R . Bailey , I . G . ; W . Sayle , Steward ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . 01 . 5 I U . I ' O'Ce , S . D . or , ; V .. Si-mutt , I 09 ; J , | . Gould , if'Ss -, J . S . Scully " , ; V . ; II . D . IVrtciliell , 1 jfyj G . Robbins , 1374 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( F-eemasen ) . 'There was a heavy evening ' s work to get through , and after the minutes of the l . ut me ting had been passed , the
ballot was taken for Bin :.. A . Birmingham , 40 ; , and J . B . Somerset , 203 , a :, joining membeis , and proved unanimous . 'The ballot yvas then taken for Sergeant j . T ' oxon , Sigeant , ] . Whileheart , and Riding Master W ijliipman , as candidates , which also proved unanimou * -, and the Iwo latter gentlemen were initiated ; the first named candidate did not appear in time . Bros . Trotid , Cook , Cooper , Thcaker , and B . wiuan wcre ih .-n passed lo the Second Degree , and Bro « . Armstrong and Lee weie raised to thc Sublime
Degree . 'The lodge w : i ; then closed , and after a plain but p leasant supper had ben partaken of , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Ma-onic tu . i * Is , to which the brethren , as British soldi' -rs , loyally lesponded . Bro . Coupland replied for "The ' 'ftieers Prevent nnd Past , of the Province of Kent , " and spoke of the excellent position the Military Lodge held in tlit * province . Bto . Weston then proposed
the t . nst of * ' I he W . M ., " and highly culogi-ied the manner in which Bro . Welding had carried out the heavy and onerous dutico of the chair , b . th that evening and ever since he had taken the oflice , and prophesied that at the end of I 11 j year the verdict of the brethren would be that he had fully maintain-d the high diameter for good working and harmony , so long and worthily held b y Ihe United Military Lodg .-. B'o . Welding thanked thc brethren , and
promised to still fuitlu-r merit their confidence , and wished them all "A lupov and nrysp .-rjus new vear . " In proposing the toast of " 'The Past Masters , " the W . M . said he was pleased to .-ce two present out of Ihe only three he could expect , a * , two , Bros . Spinka and Decvos , were on service m Africa , and Bro . Lieut . Pownall was at Eastbourne . lie was also gratified to see present Bros . Coupland , P . M ., and Penfold , who belonged to the
lodge as hnnoriry members . A W . M . was like a ship at sea without a rudder if he bad not at least one Past Master at his side to assist , him , and he thanked them exceedingly for their countc'vuicc . and support , and asked them to drink the toast with entliuM-ism . Bio . Boston , in rcsionse , spoke of his late trips to Gibraltar , and thc handsome manner in which he was received by the brethren of both the Inhabitants and Friendship Lodges there . Bros . Keys and
Colterell hid wo-ked mist lndefati ^ ably to make him welcome and happy ; and never had he known what it was to bc a Freemason as well a " , he had during the time he was with those brethren in th .-ir hospitable homes . Brn , Shaw also responded . " The Initiates " wcre toa .-. tcd , and brefiy returned thanks . Bro . Lloyd returned thanks for " The Visitors , " uwl -s . pnke of the i-xceltvr . t working of the
Masters of the Mfi ' ary lodge . He referred feelingly to Bro . Spinks and IX-cve-, nnd trusted the good feeling existing between the Pa ' . tUon and the Military Lodges would long continue . Bro . Floyd , jun ., Porterfic-ld , Gould , and Sennett ako returned thanks . " 'The Masomc Press " was warmly compliment ,-tl , and Rro . Jolly responded . Some excellent singing enlivened tlie proceedings , and the whole affair was a great Masonic success .
SUB-URBAN LODGE ( No . 1702 ) . —This thriving Iod ; e held its usual meeting at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , Great Stanmore , on the 13 th inst ., and was numer-
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ously attended , the M . W . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . of Middlesex , being amongst the visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro , W . T . Buck , W . M ., supported by thc following brethren : Bros . J . F . Hepburn , S . W . ; C . S . Buck , J . W . j J Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; C . Hawkslev , " Sec . ; G . H . Carter , S . D . ; W . R . Shult . J . D . ; C Winstanlev . LG . ; E . C Kilsby , Steward ; A .
I * . Roberts , P . M . ; G . Robinson , J . M . Draper , W . J . C . Rea , A . J . Hone Goldney , F . J . ' Tyler , A . Hynam , E . Stock-dale , A . J . Oliver , and Ii . W . Gabriel . Visitors ; Bros . J . B . Lemaitrc , 12 ; W . Porcheson , 12 ; J . Hill , 140 ; ' W . II . Brown , 174 ; J . Waddington , 304 ; R . W . Clieadle , 119 G ; A . H . St . Leger , 1777 ; and J . Vincent , 1 SO 1 .
The business in the summons was unusually heavy , there being not less than three candidates for both thc Second and Third Degrees After the lodge had been duly opened , and thc mi utes read , the ballot was taken for Mr . C . C . Braithwaite , as a candidate for initiation . Bro . Tickle , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., then occupied the chair , and raised Bros . Stockdalc , Goldney , and Oliver in 1 most impressive manner . The W . M . having again assumed
the chair , passed Bros . Hynam , Gabriel , and Tyler . The announcement having been received that the . M . W . Bro . the Provincial Grand Master awaited admission , a deputation was thereupon sent out to escort him into thc lodge , where he was most cordially received and saluted . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Mr . C . C . Braithwaite according to ancient custom , after which the lodge was closed in thc customary manner .
The brethren afterwards adjourned to a most excellent repast , provided by Bro . C . Veal " ye manripalc . " The W . M ., in proposing thc toast of "The Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , " expressed the pleasure both himself nnd the members of the lodge felt at being honoured for the first time with the presence of so distinguished a guest , and trusted that Bro . Sir Francis Burdett would visit them again at an early date . Bro . Sir I-Vancis Burdett , in responding ,
expressed in very eulogistic terms the gratification which that opportunity of visiting the lodge had afforded him . He had not only been gratified in meeting thc members , but likewise with thc work in thc lodge of both the W . M . and every one of his oflicers . It was always a great pleasure to lind country lodges working in thc manner the Sub-Urban was doing . In a good many instances great difficulty was cxpei fenced in getting the work well dune , but what he
had seen that evening was most satisfactory , and did credit to tbe province of Middlesex ; and although it had been his pleasure to be connected with thc province duiing the last ten years , he could safely say the Sub-Urban Lodge was not one of those that had been " lagging behind . " It had onl y been formed some four or five years , but from what he had heard it was likely to become one of the leading lodges
of the province . Bro . . ] . Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., in ac knowledging thc toast of the " Prov . Grand Oflicers , " bore earnest testimony to thc popularity of thc M . W . Prov . Grand Master . Other toasts followed , after which thc meeting broke up , having spent a most agreeable reuni n . We understand that it is very probable Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Stanmore during the forthcoming season .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — An emergency mi-cling of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m . The lodge „ ivas opened by liro . Rad . vay , W . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by Bros . Dr . II . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , ccc , I . P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., P . M ., as S . W . ; E . J . li . Mercer , J . W . ; T . |> . Ashley , P . P . G . J . W ., & c , Tteas . ; J . Rubie , P . P . G . J . W .,
ccc , as D . C . ; Murlis , Sec . ; Gregory , as S . D . ; Ames , I . D . j W . L . Baldwin , Org . ; W . Peach , I . G . j T . li ! Wilton and J , G . Wilton , Stewards ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Of the Past Masters of the lodge , besides those already named , there were Bros . Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W .. and P . Braham , P . P . G . Org . As visitors , Bros . B . II . Walls , P . M . and Treas . 53 , and E . L . Hill , W . M . 906 ; and many members of 41 .
The W . M . explained that he had oiled the meeting to initiate a gentleman residing near Bath , who is about to proceed lo a distant country to settle there , adding that the I . P . M . had received a letter from his friend , thc D . P . G . M . for Gloucestershire , recommending Mr . Waldy strongly as a fit and proper candidate for Masonry , and requesting him to take measures for his initiation in No . 41 if a dispensation could be procured for him . as he was aminor . A communication had been opened with the Far ! of Carnarvon
, Prov . G . M ., through the D . P . G . M ., and thc requisite document had been granted by him , which the W . M . read , and desired the Secretary to insert it in the minutes . The W . M . also read a written petition for the initiation at seven days ' notice , signed by the I . P . M . and the S . W ., in compliance with which he had issued the summons . Bro . Dr . Hopkins supported the proposition with further particularsof the circumstances . A favourable ballot was taken , and Mr . Geo .
Alfred De Garmundeswav Waldy was then introduced , and dul y initiated b y the W . M . The working tools were explained by the J . D ., thc charge was given by the I . P . M ., and the lecture on the tracing board by the I . G ., very carefully and accurately . 'The W . M . said that he had received apologies for absence from Bros . T . Wilton , D . C . j Cater , S . W ., on account of illness ; and Holmes , S . D . As no other business could be transacted at an erne , gency meeting , the lodge was closed at nine o ' clock .
NORWICH . —Union Lodge ( No . 52 ) . —Thc in . stallation meeting of this ancient and flourishing lodge was held on Tuesdav , thc 3 rd inst ., at the Norfolk Hotel , St . Giles- treet . The lodge was opened at C . 30 in the evening , under the gavel of thc retiring W . M ., Bro . A . II . Santy , P . G . J . W ., who was assisted by his officers as follows Bros . Sir F . Uoileau , Bart , P . P . G . S . W ., I . P . M . ; Courtcnay Bovlc ( W . M . elect ) , S . W . ; Chas . R . Oilman , J . W . ;
( ecivumerC . Stevens , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . and Sec ; Peter E . Hansell , S . D . ; Chas . A . B . liignold , J . D . j Harry Bullard , I . G . ; and Wm . Murrell , Tyler . Among the brethren present , in addition to those above mentioned , wero Bros . Major Penrice , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., P . P . S . G . W .. D . P . G . M . ; Henry G . Barwell , P . M ., P . P .
S . G . D ., P . G . Sec ; Col . Chas . li . Bignold , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; G . B . Kennett . P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Rev . W . Vincent , P . G . Chap . ; J . W . Reynolds , Francis Sutton , A . D . Tuck , F . Howell Roberts , J . B . Pearce , and R . M . Brereton . Among thc visitors were Bros . W . P . Boileau , Victoria Lodge , No . 4 ( Dublin ); Rev . Wimble , Unanimity , No .
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102 ; W . K . Cooke , Montgomerie , No . 1741 ; Joseph S-anley , jun ., P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Perseverance , No . 213 ; and John Wm . Browne , P . G . Steward , Cabbell Lodge , No . S 07 ( Freemason ) . " The lod ge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last lodge meeting were react and confirmed . The ceremony of installing ' Bro . Courtenay Boyle then took place , which was admirably performed by Bro . Sir Fiancis
Boileau , who rendered the . harges in a masterly style . Lpon heing placed in thc chair of K . S ., thc newly-installed Master appointed his officers as follows ! Bros . A . H . Santy , I . P . M . ; C E . G'lman , S . W . ; P . E . Hansell , J . W . ; Chas . A . B . Bignold , S . D . ; H . Bullard , J . D . ; Rev . W . Vincent , I . G . ; G . C . Stevens ( re-elected ) , Sec . and Treas . ; and W . Murrell ( re-elected ) , Tyler . After th- W . M . had been elected as the representative to
the Charities Committee , and Bros . Chas . Cubitt and H . G . Barwell elected as Auditors , " Hearty good w shes " were given by thc visiting brethren , and the lodge closed in due form with peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , served in excellent style , at t iu conclusion of which thc W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts , which were duly acknowledged . In
proposing " The Health of the Queen , " the W . M . congratulated the brethren generally on having such a lady on the throne , inasmuch as Her Majesty had on all occasions given her gracious favour to them , and , moreover , that three of her sons were among the leading Masons of England . In giving the toast of " H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , Grand Alas ' ier , " the W . M . spoke of thc great excellence of H . R . H . in all that was good and great . Ha
spoke of him as open and willing on all occasions lo render such services as were necessary , and conducive to thc welfare of the subjects of his Royal Mother . Neglecting pleasure , he was ever ready to open thc exhibition , lay thc foundation stone of some other institution , or lend his presence and support for the benefit of any good public charitablcsociety . Masons of this province should the more congratulate themselves on having the honour of H . R . H . as
a resident amongst them . The toast of " The D . G . M . and other Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was dul y acknowledged . " The Health of the P . G . M ., Lord Suflield , " was then proposed and drank with great enthusia 111 , the W . M . observing that he had hoped to have seen his lordship among them that evening , but in consequence of unforeseen circumstances , lhat had not been possible ; how . ever , he bad his lordship ' s promise to be present at their
next meeting , and he trusted that thc brethren would give him a hearty welcome . " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Major Penrice , was then proposed by the W . M . and received with acclamation . In the course of his observations , the W . M . thanked thc D . P . G . Master for his attendance that evening , and for his kind assistance which had on all occasions been given to that lodge . Ihe D . P . G . M ., in responding , said it would eive
him greater pleasure to be more frequently amongst thc Masons of thc province , but that his other duties prevented him . I lowcver , he congratulated the W . M . on his appointment , and spoke in excellent terms of the manner in which the cer mony of installation had been performed by Bro . Sir Francis Boileau , and concluded his remarks by pr posing " The Health of the Installing Master . " Bro . . -ir Francis responded in suitable terms . 'The W . M . then
¦ proposed" lhu I lcaith 6 f the Officers of Prov ; Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " coupling with U the nameof Bro . II , G . Harwell , the Prov . G . Sec , who , in responding , spoke of the great amount of work entailing upon liim a great expenditure of time , which he feared would ultimatel y compel liim to resign his appointment . This was met with murmurs of dissent . _ Bro . Barwell concluded by thanking the brethren . for their kindness on all occasions , and for the
hearty reception accorded him that evening . The W . M . then proposed " 'The lUalth of thc ' "Visttors , " who , lie observed , were always sure of a heaity welcome at Lodge Union , coupling with it thc nameof Bros . 'W . P . Boileau nnd J . W . Browne . Bros . Boileau and Browne duly acknowledged the toast . Bro . A . II . Santy , the I . P . M ., then proposed "Thc Health of the W . M ., " who , he was sure , would reflect credit upon the choice of the
lodgein-, asmuch he was convinced there were few Masters in the province who performed their duties better than their W . M . would do . 'The W . M ., in responding , thanked the b cthren for their hearty reception of the toast of his health , and assured them that he would use the utmost of his endeavours in furthering the success of the 1 dge . Before sitting down he proposed " 'The Health of the I . P . M .,
Bro . A . II . Santy , whose working he characterised as second to none . Bro . Santy duly responded . 'The W . M . then proposed "'Ihe Health of his Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . C E . Oilman , the S . W ., who duly acknowledged ihe same . Other toasts followed , and the meeting broke up at high twelve o ' clock . Wc congratulate Bro . Boyle on his appointment , and wish to liis having a successful year of oflice .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , St . Leonard ' s-gate , on thc nth inst . Bro . Pilkington , W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by the following officers : Bros . Atkinson .
I . P . M . ; Gregson , S . W . ; Bayley , J . W . j Stanton , S . D . j J . 'Thistlethwaite , as J . D . j and Nicholson , I . G . The minutes of previous ( installation ) meeting were then read and confirmed , and the sum of £ \ n ios . voted to the West Lancashire Masonic Charities . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form .
BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge under the new officers was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the gth inst . Thc lodge was opened by Bro . Loder , W . M ., supported by Bros . Rev . H . E . S * indcrson , I . P . M . j Dr . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , & c . j 11 . Gore , P . M ., S . W . ; Ingle , J . W . ; II . Gulliford Hopkins , P . M ., Sec . ; Byne , Treas . ; Johnston , P . M ., as S . D . ; Bernard , S . D ., as
J . B . ; Davis , P . M ., I . G . ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Reeves , P . M . 906 ( who kindly acted as Org . ); Fuller , 53 ; E . E . Hunt , 221 , 291 , 1222 ; and Capt . J . P . llillcoat , ing . 'The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc 'Treasurer ' s accounts as audited were passed . 'The following were balloted for as candidates for initiation Messrs . F . Roberts , R . H . Seaton , and Hcnson Bancroft , and thc votes being favourable , they were duly initiated , the W . M . performing the first part , of the ceremony , the
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prosperity they enjoyed might enable them to advance the interest , of the Grot City " Lodge . The W . M . said the ne \ t toast bc had th * .- honour of proposing was one that was always received with a great amount of pleasure in evc-rv lodge , as it was tlie health of their brother "Initiate . " He had made the acquaintance of Bro . Brookman through a business engagenv nt , and In * had now great pleasure in seconding the proposition for his becoming a member of
the lodge . Th re fore he was pleased to welcome him amongst them , and so he might say for thc . whole of thc brethren . Th ** -y were always glad to receive initiates , but they must be of the right sort , and in Bro . Brook-man he know they bad got a good one . Bro . Brook in an , in reply , said it was im-jossible for him to make a speech , but he wns obliged to them for drinking his health , and lie Imped he should always
prove worthy of their esteem . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " who had rendered good service , and he did not think lhat anv one-aspiring to the chair could do better than follow their example . " He gave ' * 1 he Health of Bros . Hamer , Seex , Stevens , Headon , Blackie , Stanway , and Freeman . Bro . Hamer returned thanks for llie very cordial manner in which the health of the ^ ast Masters had
been r-c .-iveil by the assembly , but it was always heartily given and received , lie v . as sure that thc Past Masters sought no greater honour tha '* lo bc Past Master ; of the Great City Lodge , and he trusted that the same feelings would always exist bct . veen them and the members of the lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " and said they were alw . ivs welcome . Bro . Storr said he k * ew not why he should be first called upon to respond to this toast ,
unless it was that he belonged to an old lodge , the Neptune , No . 22 , but at the same lime lie belonged to the Henry Muggeridge , No . 1 . 79 , which was one of the youngest . He was much pleased with the working of Ihe lodge , and especially with that of the 'Third Degree , and he was sure that the candidates had been deeply impressed with the ceremony thnt thev bad passed through . The other visitors severally returned thanks , Bro . 'Tiddeman particularly
alluding to his attendance at the loilge of instructed , which was held nnder the authority of this lodge , which had at the present time fifty-five paying members , who by small weekly subscriptions in four years became life-governors of all the Charities . Since the establishment of this fund a total of about ^ Y-oo had been subscribed , and but for this fund all those * life-governorships had never existed or been enjoyed . Some other toa-ts were given , and the evening was spent in complete harmony .
UNITED MILITARY LODGE ( No . 1530 ) . — A regular monthly meeting uf thc above lodge took place on Friday , the 1 -, th inst . ' , at the Lord Raglan , Hurragcroad . Plumstead ; ' Bro . W . Welding , W . M ,, in the chair . There was a large miist .-r of the brethren , among whom were Bros . C Coti *> l . n . d , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , P . M . 913 ; W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Kent ; II . Shaw , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . M . on J T . Ho levman , S . W . ;
G . Kennedy , J . W . ; 1 . Co , Treas . -, A . R . Fisher , Sec . ; A . Saunders , ' S . D . ; W . Moulds , J . D . ; R . Bailey , I . G . ; W . Sayle , Steward ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . 01 . 5 I U . I ' O'Ce , S . D . or , ; V .. Si-mutt , I 09 ; J , | . Gould , if'Ss -, J . S . Scully " , ; V . ; II . D . IVrtciliell , 1 jfyj G . Robbins , 1374 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( F-eemasen ) . 'There was a heavy evening ' s work to get through , and after the minutes of the l . ut me ting had been passed , the
ballot was taken for Bin :.. A . Birmingham , 40 ; , and J . B . Somerset , 203 , a :, joining membeis , and proved unanimous . 'The ballot yvas then taken for Sergeant j . T ' oxon , Sigeant , ] . Whileheart , and Riding Master W ijliipman , as candidates , which also proved unanimou * -, and the Iwo latter gentlemen were initiated ; the first named candidate did not appear in time . Bros . Trotid , Cook , Cooper , Thcaker , and B . wiuan wcre ih .-n passed lo the Second Degree , and Bro « . Armstrong and Lee weie raised to thc Sublime
Degree . 'The lodge w : i ; then closed , and after a plain but p leasant supper had ben partaken of , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Ma-onic tu . i * Is , to which the brethren , as British soldi' -rs , loyally lesponded . Bro . Coupland replied for "The ' 'ftieers Prevent nnd Past , of the Province of Kent , " and spoke of the excellent position the Military Lodge held in tlit * province . Bto . Weston then proposed
the t . nst of * ' I he W . M ., " and highly culogi-ied the manner in which Bro . Welding had carried out the heavy and onerous dutico of the chair , b . th that evening and ever since he had taken the oflice , and prophesied that at the end of I 11 j year the verdict of the brethren would be that he had fully maintain-d the high diameter for good working and harmony , so long and worthily held b y Ihe United Military Lodg .-. B'o . Welding thanked thc brethren , and
promised to still fuitlu-r merit their confidence , and wished them all "A lupov and nrysp .-rjus new vear . " In proposing the toast of " 'The Past Masters , " the W . M . said he was pleased to .-ce two present out of Ihe only three he could expect , a * , two , Bros . Spinka and Decvos , were on service m Africa , and Bro . Lieut . Pownall was at Eastbourne . lie was also gratified to see present Bros . Coupland , P . M ., and Penfold , who belonged to the
lodge as hnnoriry members . A W . M . was like a ship at sea without a rudder if he bad not at least one Past Master at his side to assist , him , and he thanked them exceedingly for their countc'vuicc . and support , and asked them to drink the toast with entliuM-ism . Bio . Boston , in rcsionse , spoke of his late trips to Gibraltar , and thc handsome manner in which he was received by the brethren of both the Inhabitants and Friendship Lodges there . Bros . Keys and
Colterell hid wo-ked mist lndefati ^ ably to make him welcome and happy ; and never had he known what it was to bc a Freemason as well a " , he had during the time he was with those brethren in th .-ir hospitable homes . Brn , Shaw also responded . " The Initiates " wcre toa .-. tcd , and brefiy returned thanks . Bro . Lloyd returned thanks for " The Visitors , " uwl -s . pnke of the i-xceltvr . t working of the
Masters of the Mfi ' ary lodge . He referred feelingly to Bro . Spinks and IX-cve-, nnd trusted the good feeling existing between the Pa ' . tUon and the Military Lodges would long continue . Bro . Floyd , jun ., Porterfic-ld , Gould , and Sennett ako returned thanks . " 'The Masomc Press " was warmly compliment ,-tl , and Rro . Jolly responded . Some excellent singing enlivened tlie proceedings , and the whole affair was a great Masonic success .
SUB-URBAN LODGE ( No . 1702 ) . —This thriving Iod ; e held its usual meeting at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , Great Stanmore , on the 13 th inst ., and was numer-
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ously attended , the M . W . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . of Middlesex , being amongst the visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro , W . T . Buck , W . M ., supported by thc following brethren : Bros . J . F . Hepburn , S . W . ; C . S . Buck , J . W . j J Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; C . Hawkslev , " Sec . ; G . H . Carter , S . D . ; W . R . Shult . J . D . ; C Winstanlev . LG . ; E . C Kilsby , Steward ; A .
I * . Roberts , P . M . ; G . Robinson , J . M . Draper , W . J . C . Rea , A . J . Hone Goldney , F . J . ' Tyler , A . Hynam , E . Stock-dale , A . J . Oliver , and Ii . W . Gabriel . Visitors ; Bros . J . B . Lemaitrc , 12 ; W . Porcheson , 12 ; J . Hill , 140 ; ' W . II . Brown , 174 ; J . Waddington , 304 ; R . W . Clieadle , 119 G ; A . H . St . Leger , 1777 ; and J . Vincent , 1 SO 1 .
The business in the summons was unusually heavy , there being not less than three candidates for both thc Second and Third Degrees After the lodge had been duly opened , and thc mi utes read , the ballot was taken for Mr . C . C . Braithwaite , as a candidate for initiation . Bro . Tickle , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., then occupied the chair , and raised Bros . Stockdalc , Goldney , and Oliver in 1 most impressive manner . The W . M . having again assumed
the chair , passed Bros . Hynam , Gabriel , and Tyler . The announcement having been received that the . M . W . Bro . the Provincial Grand Master awaited admission , a deputation was thereupon sent out to escort him into thc lodge , where he was most cordially received and saluted . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Mr . C . C . Braithwaite according to ancient custom , after which the lodge was closed in thc customary manner .
The brethren afterwards adjourned to a most excellent repast , provided by Bro . C . Veal " ye manripalc . " The W . M ., in proposing thc toast of "The Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , " expressed the pleasure both himself nnd the members of the lodge felt at being honoured for the first time with the presence of so distinguished a guest , and trusted that Bro . Sir Francis Burdett would visit them again at an early date . Bro . Sir I-Vancis Burdett , in responding ,
expressed in very eulogistic terms the gratification which that opportunity of visiting the lodge had afforded him . He had not only been gratified in meeting thc members , but likewise with thc work in thc lodge of both the W . M . and every one of his oflicers . It was always a great pleasure to lind country lodges working in thc manner the Sub-Urban was doing . In a good many instances great difficulty was cxpei fenced in getting the work well dune , but what he
had seen that evening was most satisfactory , and did credit to tbe province of Middlesex ; and although it had been his pleasure to be connected with thc province duiing the last ten years , he could safely say the Sub-Urban Lodge was not one of those that had been " lagging behind . " It had onl y been formed some four or five years , but from what he had heard it was likely to become one of the leading lodges
of the province . Bro . . ] . Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., in ac knowledging thc toast of the " Prov . Grand Oflicers , " bore earnest testimony to thc popularity of thc M . W . Prov . Grand Master . Other toasts followed , after which thc meeting broke up , having spent a most agreeable reuni n . We understand that it is very probable Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Stanmore during the forthcoming season .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — An emergency mi-cling of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m . The lodge „ ivas opened by liro . Rad . vay , W . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by Bros . Dr . II . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , ccc , I . P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., P . M ., as S . W . ; E . J . li . Mercer , J . W . ; T . |> . Ashley , P . P . G . J . W ., & c , Tteas . ; J . Rubie , P . P . G . J . W .,
ccc , as D . C . ; Murlis , Sec . ; Gregory , as S . D . ; Ames , I . D . j W . L . Baldwin , Org . ; W . Peach , I . G . j T . li ! Wilton and J , G . Wilton , Stewards ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Of the Past Masters of the lodge , besides those already named , there were Bros . Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W .. and P . Braham , P . P . G . Org . As visitors , Bros . B . II . Walls , P . M . and Treas . 53 , and E . L . Hill , W . M . 906 ; and many members of 41 .
The W . M . explained that he had oiled the meeting to initiate a gentleman residing near Bath , who is about to proceed lo a distant country to settle there , adding that the I . P . M . had received a letter from his friend , thc D . P . G . M . for Gloucestershire , recommending Mr . Waldy strongly as a fit and proper candidate for Masonry , and requesting him to take measures for his initiation in No . 41 if a dispensation could be procured for him . as he was aminor . A communication had been opened with the Far ! of Carnarvon
, Prov . G . M ., through the D . P . G . M ., and thc requisite document had been granted by him , which the W . M . read , and desired the Secretary to insert it in the minutes . The W . M . also read a written petition for the initiation at seven days ' notice , signed by the I . P . M . and the S . W ., in compliance with which he had issued the summons . Bro . Dr . Hopkins supported the proposition with further particularsof the circumstances . A favourable ballot was taken , and Mr . Geo .
Alfred De Garmundeswav Waldy was then introduced , and dul y initiated b y the W . M . The working tools were explained by the J . D ., thc charge was given by the I . P . M ., and the lecture on the tracing board by the I . G ., very carefully and accurately . 'The W . M . said that he had received apologies for absence from Bros . T . Wilton , D . C . j Cater , S . W ., on account of illness ; and Holmes , S . D . As no other business could be transacted at an erne , gency meeting , the lodge was closed at nine o ' clock .
NORWICH . —Union Lodge ( No . 52 ) . —Thc in . stallation meeting of this ancient and flourishing lodge was held on Tuesdav , thc 3 rd inst ., at the Norfolk Hotel , St . Giles- treet . The lodge was opened at C . 30 in the evening , under the gavel of thc retiring W . M ., Bro . A . II . Santy , P . G . J . W ., who was assisted by his officers as follows Bros . Sir F . Uoileau , Bart , P . P . G . S . W ., I . P . M . ; Courtcnay Bovlc ( W . M . elect ) , S . W . ; Chas . R . Oilman , J . W . ;
( ecivumerC . Stevens , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . and Sec ; Peter E . Hansell , S . D . ; Chas . A . B . liignold , J . D . j Harry Bullard , I . G . ; and Wm . Murrell , Tyler . Among the brethren present , in addition to those above mentioned , wero Bros . Major Penrice , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., P . P . S . G . W .. D . P . G . M . ; Henry G . Barwell , P . M ., P . P .
S . G . D ., P . G . Sec ; Col . Chas . li . Bignold , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; G . B . Kennett . P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Rev . W . Vincent , P . G . Chap . ; J . W . Reynolds , Francis Sutton , A . D . Tuck , F . Howell Roberts , J . B . Pearce , and R . M . Brereton . Among thc visitors were Bros . W . P . Boileau , Victoria Lodge , No . 4 ( Dublin ); Rev . Wimble , Unanimity , No .
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102 ; W . K . Cooke , Montgomerie , No . 1741 ; Joseph S-anley , jun ., P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Perseverance , No . 213 ; and John Wm . Browne , P . G . Steward , Cabbell Lodge , No . S 07 ( Freemason ) . " The lod ge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last lodge meeting were react and confirmed . The ceremony of installing ' Bro . Courtenay Boyle then took place , which was admirably performed by Bro . Sir Fiancis
Boileau , who rendered the . harges in a masterly style . Lpon heing placed in thc chair of K . S ., thc newly-installed Master appointed his officers as follows ! Bros . A . H . Santy , I . P . M . ; C E . G'lman , S . W . ; P . E . Hansell , J . W . ; Chas . A . B . Bignold , S . D . ; H . Bullard , J . D . ; Rev . W . Vincent , I . G . ; G . C . Stevens ( re-elected ) , Sec . and Treas . ; and W . Murrell ( re-elected ) , Tyler . After th- W . M . had been elected as the representative to
the Charities Committee , and Bros . Chas . Cubitt and H . G . Barwell elected as Auditors , " Hearty good w shes " were given by thc visiting brethren , and the lodge closed in due form with peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , served in excellent style , at t iu conclusion of which thc W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts , which were duly acknowledged . In
proposing " The Health of the Queen , " the W . M . congratulated the brethren generally on having such a lady on the throne , inasmuch as Her Majesty had on all occasions given her gracious favour to them , and , moreover , that three of her sons were among the leading Masons of England . In giving the toast of " H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , Grand Alas ' ier , " the W . M . spoke of thc great excellence of H . R . H . in all that was good and great . Ha
spoke of him as open and willing on all occasions lo render such services as were necessary , and conducive to thc welfare of the subjects of his Royal Mother . Neglecting pleasure , he was ever ready to open thc exhibition , lay thc foundation stone of some other institution , or lend his presence and support for the benefit of any good public charitablcsociety . Masons of this province should the more congratulate themselves on having the honour of H . R . H . as
a resident amongst them . The toast of " The D . G . M . and other Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was dul y acknowledged . " The Health of the P . G . M ., Lord Suflield , " was then proposed and drank with great enthusia 111 , the W . M . observing that he had hoped to have seen his lordship among them that evening , but in consequence of unforeseen circumstances , lhat had not been possible ; how . ever , he bad his lordship ' s promise to be present at their
next meeting , and he trusted that thc brethren would give him a hearty welcome . " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Major Penrice , was then proposed by the W . M . and received with acclamation . In the course of his observations , the W . M . thanked thc D . P . G . Master for his attendance that evening , and for his kind assistance which had on all occasions been given to that lodge . Ihe D . P . G . M ., in responding , said it would eive
him greater pleasure to be more frequently amongst thc Masons of thc province , but that his other duties prevented him . I lowcver , he congratulated the W . M . on his appointment , and spoke in excellent terms of the manner in which the cer mony of installation had been performed by Bro . Sir Francis Boileau , and concluded his remarks by pr posing " The Health of the Installing Master . " Bro . . -ir Francis responded in suitable terms . 'The W . M . then
¦ proposed" lhu I lcaith 6 f the Officers of Prov ; Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " coupling with U the nameof Bro . II , G . Harwell , the Prov . G . Sec , who , in responding , spoke of the great amount of work entailing upon liim a great expenditure of time , which he feared would ultimatel y compel liim to resign his appointment . This was met with murmurs of dissent . _ Bro . Barwell concluded by thanking the brethren . for their kindness on all occasions , and for the
hearty reception accorded him that evening . The W . M . then proposed " 'The lUalth of thc ' "Visttors , " who , lie observed , were always sure of a heaity welcome at Lodge Union , coupling with it thc nameof Bros . 'W . P . Boileau nnd J . W . Browne . Bros . Boileau and Browne duly acknowledged the toast . Bro . A . II . Santy , the I . P . M ., then proposed "Thc Health of the W . M ., " who , he was sure , would reflect credit upon the choice of the
lodgein-, asmuch he was convinced there were few Masters in the province who performed their duties better than their W . M . would do . 'The W . M ., in responding , thanked the b cthren for their hearty reception of the toast of his health , and assured them that he would use the utmost of his endeavours in furthering the success of the 1 dge . Before sitting down he proposed " 'The Health of the I . P . M .,
Bro . A . II . Santy , whose working he characterised as second to none . Bro . Santy duly responded . 'The W . M . then proposed "'Ihe Health of his Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . C E . Oilman , the S . W ., who duly acknowledged ihe same . Other toasts followed , and the meeting broke up at high twelve o ' clock . Wc congratulate Bro . Boyle on his appointment , and wish to liis having a successful year of oflice .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , St . Leonard ' s-gate , on thc nth inst . Bro . Pilkington , W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by the following officers : Bros . Atkinson .
I . P . M . ; Gregson , S . W . ; Bayley , J . W . j Stanton , S . D . j J . 'Thistlethwaite , as J . D . j and Nicholson , I . G . The minutes of previous ( installation ) meeting were then read and confirmed , and the sum of £ \ n ios . voted to the West Lancashire Masonic Charities . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form .
BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge under the new officers was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the gth inst . Thc lodge was opened by Bro . Loder , W . M ., supported by Bros . Rev . H . E . S * indcrson , I . P . M . j Dr . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , & c . j 11 . Gore , P . M ., S . W . ; Ingle , J . W . ; II . Gulliford Hopkins , P . M ., Sec . ; Byne , Treas . ; Johnston , P . M ., as S . D . ; Bernard , S . D ., as
J . B . ; Davis , P . M ., I . G . ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Reeves , P . M . 906 ( who kindly acted as Org . ); Fuller , 53 ; E . E . Hunt , 221 , 291 , 1222 ; and Capt . J . P . llillcoat , ing . 'The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc 'Treasurer ' s accounts as audited were passed . 'The following were balloted for as candidates for initiation Messrs . F . Roberts , R . H . Seaton , and Hcnson Bancroft , and thc votes being favourable , they were duly initiated , the W . M . performing the first part , of the ceremony , the