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of the VV . M ., " which was well received and heartily drunk , after which Bro . R . R . Lisenden sang "Here ' s to his Health ; " and the VV . M . returned thanks . Bro . Ellis Jones , P . P . G . T ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was responded to by the Prov . G .

Secretary . Immediately afterwards the brethren adjourned for coffee , and upon reassembling other toasts were proposed , including "The Visiting Brethren , " " Installing Master , " " Past Masters , " and others , the brethren separating at a rather late hour .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . ' 330 . —The regular meeting of this popular and flourishing lodge was held on the nth inst ., and in the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . Barlow , the chair was occupied by Bro . Robertson , P . M ., who was supported as follows : Bros . Norton , S . W . ; Taylor , J . VV . ; Thompson , J . D . ; Cope , I . G . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Noakes ,

Sec . ; and Burns , Tyler . There was a large muster of the brethren , among whom we noticed Bros . Hall , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Stone , P . S . W . ; Fletcher , P . M . ; Hitching , Campbell , Neill , Lapham , Thomas , Miller , Owens , and other well known brethren . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . Northover having answered the necessary questions satisfactorily , was passed to the Degree of a

F . C . Bros . McMahon , Greenwood , and Bond were then examined , and proved themselves efficient candidates for the Third Degree , and after the lodge had been opened in that Degree , they were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in the most impressive manner by Bro . Rix , P . M . Bro . Robertson , P . M ., having resumed the chair , said he had now to announce to the brethren that their esteemed

brother , Captain Croisdale , was about to leave this country for Hong Kong , China , and he knew he was expressing the feelings of every brother in the district when he said they deeply regretted losing his valuable services . They had all felt they could not allow the pleasing associations of so many years to be broken without some memento on their part , which might serve to call to his

mind in that far off country the fraternal love and regard they felt for him . He would therefore ask the oldest P . M . of the lodge to present to their esteemed brother , Capt . Croisdale , the Past Treasurer ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the lodge . Bro . Clisham , P . M ., said it gave him the greatest possible pleasure to carry out their wishes in decorating the

breast of a worthy brother who had always performed the important duties they had requested him at various times to undertake in a manner which had justl y earned their respect and approbation ; the zeal , courtesy , integrity , and assiduity of their brother , Capt . Croisdale , were too well known to need any eulogy from him ; he had , as they well knew , spared neither time nor trouble in promoting the

pest interests of the lodge . He had by his conduct and judgment fairly earned their gratitude and brotherly affection , and they felt those qualifications could not be more fitly acknowledged than by decorating his breast with a jewel , as a mark of their appreciation of his past services . Bro . Capt . Croisdale , in reply , said that as Freemasons

they were taught that "Secrecy" was one of the fundamental principles of the Order , and he must certainly compliment them upon having kept this presentation a profound secret from him . He had seen and conversed with some of the brethren nearly every day , and yet until that moment he had not the slightest idea that the conferring of so great a favour upon him was even contemplated , much

more an accomplished fact . He was deeply conscious all this had emanated more from their kindness than from any merits of his own , for which they would please accept his hearty heart-felt thanks . It was most gratifying to him to find that they approved of the manner in which he had endeavoured to carry out his Masonic duties , and he had always met with so much good feeling of fraternal love

that those duties had never been irksome , but , on the contrary , had afforded him a great deal of pleasure . It was always hard to part from those we love , and it was almost needless to say he parted from them with the deepest emotions of regret . He should never cease to remember the kindness they had shown him , and he should carry with him to his latest moments the remem

brance of the many happy hours he had spent amongst them , and he hoped , if he were spared to return from Hong Kong , to be associated with them once again , for he could assure them nothing would give him greater pleasure than to resume Masonic duty with his Aldershot brethren . The lodge then adjourned for refreshment , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly given and

responded to . The amount of enthusiasm with which the name of Bro . Capt . Croisdale was received proved how much this well-known brother has endeared himself to all who know him . When he rose to reply the reception was hearty and enthusiastic , and the proceedings closed b y the whole of the brethren , about 60 being present , joining hand in hand and _ singing " Auld lang syne ; " and thus terminated a meeting which will be long remembered by the Aldershot brethren .

The jewel was a very handsome one , designed by Bro . G . Kenning , and was much admired for the excellence of the workmanship . TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there were present among others Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G , Chap . Middlesex , W . M . ; Briggs , P . M ., S . W . ; T . R .

Richnell , J . W . ; Rev . L . M . D'Orsey , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . Middlesex , Chap . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , I . P . M ., Sec ; E . W . Jenkins , J . D . ; H . Jenkins , I . G . ; VV . Taylor , P . M . ; R . H . Saunders , P . M . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . ; and also Bro . Alleyne , 146 S ( Natal ) , as a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Rev . Spencer Buller , M . A ., and Alleyne ( Natal ) , were passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . in a manner that left but little to be desired . The bye laws having been read , a resolution was passed

to revise a portion of them . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Bros . Rev . L . M . D'Orsey and W . Taylor responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " having been warmly received and

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responded to , the toast of "The Visitor" followed , and was replied to by Bro . Alleyne . " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . R . H . Saunders , and " The Treasurer and Secretary " by Bros . W . H . Saunders and Walls . The toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Briggs , Richnell , and E . W . Jenkins , terminated the proceedings .

BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting was held , and St . John ' s Festival celebrated , at the King ' s Head Hotel , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . John Nelson Millar , S . W ., was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . R . Massie , I . P . M ., who was well supported by the officers , Past Masters , and brethren . There

being no ceremonial working the W . M . elect was presented by Bro . Braithwaite , P . M ., for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was undertaken and ably rendered by Bro . W . R . Massie , P . M ., and Bro . Millar was duly inducted into the chair of K . S . in ancient form . The ancient charges were given by W . Bro . Ensor Drury , P . M ., P . P . G . W . West York ; and the VV . M . appointed his officers as

follows : Bro . T . W . Embleton , I . P . M . ; C . F . Seward , S . W . ; B . Smith , J . W . j John Hutchinson , Treas . ; A . W . Gration , Secretary ; R . D . Parker , S . D . ; C . W . Furken , J . D . ; E . J . Massie , D . of C ; W . J . Frankland , Org . ; Cheaker , I . G . ; Senior , Williamson , and Longley , Stewards ; and T . Rogers , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , the W . M .

presided , being supported on the right by Bros . Ensor Drurv , P . M ., P . P . G . W . j J . H . Gration , P . M ., Prov . Grand Treas . j and Geo . Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . j and on the left by Bro . Field , I . P . M . 1462 j Beauland , P . M . 1462 ; Smith , W . M . 1462 ; W . R . Massie , P . M . ; Lowrance , P . M . ; Alderson , P . M . j and Braithwaite , P . M . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal , Masonic ,

and patriotic toasts followed that of " The Oueen . " "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and Present and Past Officers , " was given from the chair , and received with all honours . The toast of " The W . Bro . T . W . Tew , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , and Officers and Past Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge was given by Bro . T .

Braithwaite , P . M ., and acknowledged by Bros . J . H . Gration , P . M ., Prov . Grand Treas . j and Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Cers . "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . W . R . Massie , P . M ., " was very cordially drunk and responded to . Other toasts followed , including " The Past Masters of

the Friendly Lodge , " "The Worshipful Master of the Friendly Lodge , " "The Wardens and Officers , " and " The Visiting Brethren , " and with songs and recitations by some of the best talent in the north , south , east , and west , a very agreeable meeting closed . ; with the Tyler's toast .

HAMPTON WICK . —WolseyjLodge ( No . 1656 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at the White Hart Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . R . W . Forge , P . G . D . C Middx ., W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . j Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., Treas . j T . W . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Chandler , S . D . ; Elphick , I . G . ; W . T . Peat

Org . ; A . Jobbins , D . C ; J . featherstone , P . A . G . P . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Richer , Bonnell , Dare , T . J . Smith , Plambock , and others . Bro . Mason , 1328 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Potter was raised , Bro . Gentle passed , and Mr . J . J . Williams initiated into Craft mysteries , the three arduous ceremonies being exceedingly well performed by

the W . M . The bye-laws having been read , Bro . Forge , W . M ., was elected to represent the lodge at the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge to be placed on his list . The audit meeting having been fixed , the election of VV . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . J . Filler . Bro . the Rev . C de

Crespigny was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gilbert re-elected Tyler . A Past Master's jewel having been unanimously voted to Bro . Forge in recognition of his valuable services as W . M ., numerous letters of apology for non-attendance were read . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .

MANSFIELD . —Forest Lodge ( No . 1852 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at the Swan Hotel . Present : Bros . John Hobson , W . M . ; John A . Howitt , S . W . j John Harrop White , J . W . j Rev . Thos . W . Dolphin , Chap , j Thos . Savage , Treas . j Geo . G .

Bonser , Sec j W . F . Sanders , S . D . ; Jos . Ward , J . D . ; A . H . Bonser , Org . ; John H . Cash , I . G . ; R . F . Vallance andC . B . Beecroft , Stwds . ; R . Watkin , Tyler j A . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . P .,- W . Sibley , P . M ., P . G . A . P . j G . H . Hibbert , P . M ., P . G . S . B . j John Sansom , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Mitchell , P . P . G . D . C . j E . Hind , W . M . 1405 j T . Fisher , P . M . 1405 j J . Greenwood , C . Scott , Jas . Wearing , J . W . Fisher , D . Williams , W . M . Meggitt , Jno . Humble , T . Shelmerdine , C B . Sanderson , J . Linney , E . Martyn , H . Linney , F . G . Shields , E . H . Hopewell , and C . J . Reynolds . Visitors : Bros . Aid . Burton ( . Mayor of Nottingham ) , Sir James Aldknow , R . Berridge , S . of G . L . j W . Phelps , DffB . T Mitrlipll P n . S . D Tnn . Tnnlio PP . III .

J . T . Spalding , P . G . A . D . C . j W . Clarke , P . G . S . B . j H . Vickers , W . M . 47 J J . Thornley , W . M . 1435 j J . Gail , W . M . 1493 ; Jno . Gray , P . M . 1126 ; H . J . Norris , P . P . G . D . C ; H . W . Rice , P . M ., P . P . A . D . C ; A . F . Rawson , J . H . Mason , F . W . Brooksbank , S . F . Bestow , W . E . Hartshorn , W . J . Massey , H . A . Lynam , Thos . Page , E . W . Field , E . Griffiths , G . T . Alenson , P . M . 1435 ; W .

Santon , P . M . 1040 , P . P . G . S . ; W . A . Brown , G . W . Dominy , H . Warsop , VV . Wharton , 1405 ; W . Wharton , 47 ; Jno . Butler , D . Morton , G . H . Hunt , J . L . Bullock , J . E . Whitehead , I . P . M . 1179 ; F . J . Turner , and Henry Cupit , I . P . M . 1028 , P . G . S . B . Derbyshire . W . Bro . H . J . Hobson , W . M ., most impressively performed the ceremony of installing Bro . John . A . Howitt

as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and the following were appointed his officers : Bros . A . H . Bonser , S . W . j W . F . Sanders , J . W . j Rev . T . W . Dolphin , Chap , j T . Savage , Treas . j G . G . Bonser , Sec . j J . Ward , S . D . ; J . H . Cash , J . D . ; J . W . Fisher , Org . ; C . B . Beecroft and Jas . Wearing , Stewards ,- R . F . Vallance , I . G . j T . Fisher , Dir . of Cers . ; and R . Watkins , Tyler .

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The banquet was held at the Town Hall , served by Miss White , of the Swan Hotel , in an admirable manner , and at which a bacchanalian glee , composed for the occasion by Bro . A . H . Bonser , was sung during the evening . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Organist , Bro . A . H . Bonser , and were much appreci . ated . The solo , " Be thou faithful unto death , " was finely rendered .

LEEDS . —Prudence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —The third regular meeting of this recently consecrated lod ge was held in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , on the 14 th inst . The lodge was opened at 2 . 30 p . m . in the presence of the following officers and brethren : Bros . Aid . Woodhouse , P . M ., W . M . ; Rev . Dr . Smythe , P . M ., S . W . ; C . L . Mason , P . M ., J . W . j Tudor Trevor , P . M ., Sec ;

Rev . H . S . Butler , Chap . ; W . Watson , P . M ., S . D . ; Rev . J . E . Player , J . D . ; S . Scott Young , as I . G . ; Abbott , Hayler , E . A . Wade , and Rev . J . Rosser . Visitors : Bros . E . Woodcock , W . M . 304 ; Jas . Yates , P . M . 304 ; Rickard , 304 ; Tomlinson , 1221 ; Middleton , 996 ; and Royland , 1345 . The lodge being opened and the minutes confirmed , the

VV . M . invested Bro . Barrand as Tyler of the lodge . The ballot was severally taken for Mr . John James Fretwell and Mr . Edward Holt , as candidates for Freemasonry , and proyed favourable , and they were afterwards duly initiated . Bro . Guy Hayler was regularly passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . Bros , the Revs . E . A . Wade and James Rosser were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . Bro . Chas . Middleton , 996 , was proposed as a

joining member . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the brethren and visitors , the lodge was dul y closed at 6 . 15 p . m ., when the brethren adjourned to tea in the banqueting-room . Several speakers complimented the Master and VVardens on the good working of the lodge . The meeting was remarkable for the very unusual and heavy amount of work done , which was divided between the Master and the Senior and Junior Wardens

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PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 17 th inst . at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , when here were present Bros . Bentley Haynes , W . M . ; Saint , S . W . ; Haller , J . W . j D . Moss , Preceptor j Todd , S . D . ; Ruse , J . D . ; H . Haynes , I . G . j Weil , Rich , Pearson , G . H . Stephens , Roberts , P . M ., Webb , P . M ., Maidwell ,

P . M ., and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Weil candidate . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Ruse was tested , and subsequently the ceremony of raising was worked j both ceremonies being very ably worked . Bro . Pearson , 453 , was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Saint was duly elected

W . M . for next Tuesday evening . Bro . Rich then assumed the chair for the purpose of presenting a handsomely illuminated vellum , beautifully framed , to Bro . T . J . Maidwell . Bro . Rich explained that the brethren of the lodge had felt it their duty to present some mark of the high esteem in which Bro . Maidwell was held by all who knew him . They had at all times found in him a genial friend during the nine years the lodge had been under his roof ,

and they hoped for many future years to work together in harmony . Bro . Maidwell , in reply , reviewed his many years connection with the brethren , which had afforded him gratification as the years rolled by . He thanked them heartily for the kind recognition of his services , and Bro . B . Haynes for having had so handsome a frame added to the gift . All business being at an end , after this graceful act on the part of the brethren , lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , W ., when there were present Bros . J . Laurence , W . M . j D . Stroud , S . W . j J . H . Wood , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; R . P . J . Laundy , S . D . ; I . T . Michelburgh , P . M . 1425 , J . D . ; G . A . Laundy , I . G . j W . j . Mason , Stwd . ; J . Webb , P . M ., W . M . elect 55 j Hyam Aarons , P . M . 166 S ;

F . Chandler , C . J . Morse , M . S . Rodet , M . J . Green , J . Greenway , D . Hart , G . Simpson , H . Moss , P . W . Rogers , and H . Robinson . The lodge was opened in due form , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Greenway being the candidate . Bro . Webb then , at the request of the W . M ., invested the officers . Bro . Stroud was elected W . M . for next meeting . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W ., when there were present Bros . Ogg , W . M . ; Gibson , S . W . j Montague , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Preceptor j Musson , Sec ; Adams , S . D . j Mimms , J . D . j Dexter , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler j Fraser , Wynn , Hayes , Evans , Saunders , Coutrhlan ,

Purnell , bomerville , Stewart , and Greenway . Lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Greenway being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coughlan , after which Bros . Fraser and Purnell were duly raised to the degree of M . M . ' s .

The W . M . then resumed the chair , and Bros . Somerville , 1604 , and Stewart , 048 , were elected members . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks having been passed to the W . M . for occupying the chair for the first time , Bro . Wray gave notice of motion for next meeting . There being no further business , lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , W . C on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Frank Gulliford , W . M . j Kedge , S . W . j B . Solomons , J . W . ! Laundy , S . D . j Stroud , J . D . j Gumming , I . G . j Fowles , acting as Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Sec ; W . H . Gulliford , J . Skinner , P . M . ; J . Woodward , T . A . Dickson , and Weeks .