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and I hope when my little son arrives at man ' s estate he will become a Freemason and a member of this lodge , and on my dying bed I may hand to him these jewels as pure and unsullied as I received the one from my late dear father . I must not forget to thank the VV . M . for the good feelings which prompted him to propose that I should be thus honoured , nor must 1 omit to thank the subscribers for the
liberal manner in which they responded to his proposition . In conclusion , I trust we may live in unanimity and concord to our last day . Bro . Quick , P . M ., with the permission of the W . M ., read a "" very interesting " communique" from Bro . Hughan , showing the history in brief of the Guernsey Lodges , and which we hope to have space to insert later on .
The other business of the lodge having been disposed of , and the question as to the purchase of a harmonium having been relegated to the next regular meeting , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren retired for refreshment . The W . M . presided as usual , and gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily responded to . By command of the VV . M ., Bro . Emra Holmes proposed
"The Visitors , " and said how delighted the Mariners Lodge was at all times to welcome visiting brethren , either belonging to the neighbouring lodges or when they hailed from distant countries , and he thought it would be a matter of great interest to the brethren if the visitors would give them some information as to the progress of Masonry in their respective localities . Bro . Garland , from New York , testified to the great
value of Masonry to men travelling to the United States , and strongly recommended every one to be initiated who proposed to go there , as it was an introduction at once . Bro . Agnew , from Manitoba , spoke in like terms , and enlarged on the hospitality shown to strangers who were Masons in his own province . Bro . Wilkins complimented the VV . M . on the working of the lodge , and several brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombeplace . Present : Bros . Wm . Draper , W . M . ; Henry Foster , S . W . ; Thos . G . Hodgson , J . W . ; Jas . Todd , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; VVm . Smith , Sec . ; Saml . Border , S . D . ; H . S . Hopton , J . D . ; C M . Forbes , I . G . ; S . J . Grummack , Stwd . ; W . G . Calvert , Tyler ; Mark Rooke ,
P . M . ; A . H . H . Macgachen , P . M . ; George Kirby , P . M . ; J . Toes , W . J . Kirkpatrick , E . VV . Purnell , Jos . Clarke , John Biscomb , T . J . Russell , C . Linley , W . Ward , M . Bryson , Tom Archey , and Wm . Page . Visitors : Bros . J . P . Bell , 57 , D . P . G . M . of N . and E . Yorks ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec . N . and E . Yorks ; VV . Reynolds , P . G . Treas . N . and E . Yorks ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . Supt .
of Wks . N . and E . Yorks ; G . Sims , P . P . G . D . C . N . and E . Yorks ; A . Jones , 250 , P . S . W . ; J . Martin , J . W . 1991 ; and W . G . Fricker , 455 . The ballot was successfully taken for Dr . Farbraie Sidney Gramshaw . Bro . Mongs Bryson was raised . Bro . Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M ., congratulated the VV . Master and brethren on the exquisite appearance of the lodge , and the very
great pleasure it had afforded himself and his brother visitors at having been present during the ceremonies that evening , and he paid a very high compliment to Bro . Mark Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., on the masterly manner in which he had performed the ceremony of the Third Degree ; to Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., on the explanation of
the tools , & c . ; and to the officers generally on the efficient manner in which they performed their respective duties . These expressions were endorsed by several other visiting brethren . Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treasurer , was elected a representative of the lodge on the Charities Association for North and East Yorkshire .
GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Lodge ( No . 243 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge , held in the Masonic Temple , was the occasion for a very gratifying presentation being made to Bro . Lindsay , the I . P . M ., of a Past Master ' s jewel , iS-carat gold , which had been subscribed for by the voluntary contributions of the members of the lodge as a token of the esteem and regard which they entertained for Bro * Lindsay during two successive years of office as W . M .
The senior P . M ., Bro . Hamley , was to have presented the jewel , but , owing to his absence from the island on that occasion , Bro . Bohn , the VV . M ., undertook the pleasing duty . Bro . Lindsay , in a suitable reply acknowledging the gift , thanked the brethren for their substantial appreciation of his efforts to carry out the various duties devolving upon him , and assured them that he would ever bear in mind the kindness and support which he had received at their hands .
DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' 'Tavern , Stone-street , when there were present Bros . G . T . Owen , VV . M . ; James Turner , S . VV . ; Robt . Stevenson , J . VV . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . j Saml . Smith , P . AL , Sec ; S . Bagott , S . D . ; J . Warham , J . D . and Org . ; M . Smith , D . C .,- VV . Swallow , I . G . ; Thos .
Chambers , Stwd . ; F . Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst . Tyler ; Edwin Turner , P . M . ; Wm . Waring , P . M . ; G . Bagott , P . M . ; John Bywater , H . Bagott , E . J . Chambers , james Jones , VVm . Hanson , R . Preece , j . Sidaway , A . J . Baird , Thos . While , W . Docker , and R . Guest . Visitors : Bros . VV . Waldron , P . M . 4 and 573 ; VV . Brown , W . M . 547 5 1- VV . Roberts , Sec . 495 ; and J . Finney , 573 .
The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Richard Guest , who was elected on last lodge night , was then duly initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M ., the charge and explanation of the tracing board of the First Degree being given by the Senior and Junior Wardens respectively , and the brethren present were much gratified by the admirable
manner in which the whole was performed . Two candidates , who were proposed at previous meeting , were then submitted to the ballot and duly elected ; but , as both were unavoidably absent , their initiation was deferred till next lodge night . The remaining and more private business being next disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
YARMOUTH . —United Friends Lodge ( No . ; , 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Assembly-rooms , when Bro .
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Harvey-George was exalted to the high office of W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Oswald Diver in a very impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed his officers : Bros . Walter Brown , I . P . M . ; John Hall , S . W . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ; J . Tolver Waters , S . D . ; J . VV . Bunn , J . D . ; Frank Burton , I . G . ; and Laing , Tyler , Bros . Hammond and O . Diver have also been re-elected Secretary and Treasurer of this
lodge . The banquet was served by Bro . Crane , at the Victoria Hotel , in his usual style . Among those present , in addition to the brethren before mentioned , we noticed the W . M . ' s of Friendship and St . Andrew ' s Lodges , Bros . Sir Henry Tyler , C . Diver , Major Dods , F . Danby-Palmer , Sydney Lacon , W . Barnard , Ruddock , Mayo , H . H . Brand , J . J . Owles , and others .
DERBY . —Arboretum . Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . J . Copestick , W . M . ; C Webster , I . P . M . ; Edgar Home , S . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , J . W . ; Rev . T . Orell , Chap . ; J . W . Brigg , Sec . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Chadwick , S . D . ;
Severn Taylor , J . D . ; J . Walker , D . of C ; W . Forman , Org . ; G . Sutherland , I . G . ; T . Day , Tyler ; J . Melrose , J . Jones , and W . Todd , Stwds . ; John Smith , P . M . ; P . P . G . S . W . ; G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; T . R . Gee , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C ; J . C . Merry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; A . Frazer , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; J . Taylor , P . M .. P . P . G . P . ; James Woumof , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . E . Yeomans , P . M ., and J . S . Sanderson , P . M . ; Bros . R . L . Greensmith , F . Ball , J . E . Raye , Peake , J . Maxey , A . Tyler , A . Smith , VV . H . Wright , G . H . Ward , Baggaley , and Tempest . Visitors : Bros . H . A . Banmore , W . M . 253 ; J . E . Russell , W . M . 10 S 5 ; C . D .
Hart , I . P . M . 10 S 5 ; R . Slater , S . D . S 02 ; and W . H . Marrow , Stanhope Lodge . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , the following gentlemen were balloted for and elected : jMr . W . Harrison , Mr . J . A . Linacre , and Mr . George C Copestick , eldest son of the W . M . ; and Bro . Tempest was duly passed to the Degree of F . C . by the
W . M ., and the charge was delivered by the S . W :, Bro . E . Home , the whole working being most ably done . "Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , after which the brethren in large numbers assembled in the lower hall for supper , which was well looked after by Bro . T . Day , the esteemed Tyler .
In responding to the toast of his health , ably submitted by the S . VV ., the VV . M . referred in very feeling terms to the election of his eldest son as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the great pleasure he should have in initiating him on a future night . The toast of " The Past Masters " was given by Bro . S . Taylor , J . D ., and responded to by Bro . G . T . Wright ,
the oldest P . M . of the lodge . _ Bro . John Brown , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors" in his usual happy and forcible style , and to it Bro . H . A . Bemrose , W . M . 253 ; C . D . Hart , I . P . M . 1085 ; and Murrow , Stanhope Lodge , severally and suitably responded . After other toasts , the Tyler's brought another large and most enjoyable gathering to a close at an early hour .
PORTSMOUTH . —United Brothers Lodge ( No . 1069 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , on Friday evening , the Gth inst ., when Bro . W . T . Dupree was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by the retiring w . M ., Bro . Henry Cook , who was supported by a verv numerous Board of Installed Masters ,
including Bros . Mark E . Frost , P . P . G . S . W . ; Edgar Goble , P . G . Sec ; R . J . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; W . Gunnel ! , P . G . S . of W . ; James Gieve , P . G . A . D . C ; and other provincial officers . The VV . M . appointed the followiug as his officers for the year : Bros . George Whitehall , S . W . ; A . G . German , J . W . ; R . J . Rastrick , Treas . ;
Jenkins , Sec . ; C . J . Lawrence , S . D . ; House , J . D . , * Moses , D . C . ; T . E . Smith , I . G . ; J . Lobb , Stwd . ; and Exell , Tyler . Subsequently the W . M . presided at a well-served banquet , the catering being carried out in a highly satisfactory manner by Bro . Brunton . An unusually large number of visitors attended the lodge . and banquet .
READING . —Greyfriars Lodge ( No . 1101 ) . — On Wednesday , the nth inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . Richard Carless Prickett was installed as W . M . for the coming year . There was a large attendance of distinguished brethren from London and the province , Bro . the Right Hon . J . Shaw-Lefevre being amongst the number . The officers for the ensuing twelve months were appointed as follows :
Bros . J . W . Hawkes , LP . M . ; W . Ravenscroft , S . W . ; H . Creed , J . W . ; J . T . Stransom , . Treas .: J . Greenaway , Sec ; T . R . Vowles , S . D . ; W . Hickie , J . D . ; T . J . Pulley , D . C ; C . Slaughter , I . G . ; Sands , Sparrow , and Brown , Stewards ; and VV . Hemmings , Tyler . The installation banquet subsequently took place at the Great Western Hotel , and was , as usual , served by Bro . Flanagan in sumptuous style .
SEVENOAKS . —Knole Lodge ( No . 1414 ) . —On Tuesday , the ioth inst ., this lodge held their installation meeting in St . Nicholas Parish Room , London-road , this being the first gathering of the kind at these premises . Bro . S . L . Green was duly installed by Bro . the Rev . T . S . Curteis , M . A ., P . M ., and the impressive ceremony was admirably performed . The VV . M . then invested his ofiicers
as follows : Bros . C . Holcroft , S . W . ; Rev . G . B . Lewis , J . VV . ; G . F . Carnell , P . M ., Treas . ; H . H . Sutton , Sec . ; C . W . Smith , Org . ; J . W . Jull , S . D . ; Moon , J . D . ; E . Martin , I . G . ; VV . VVickingand Bum-Callander , Stwds . ; and II . Hills , Tyler . The lodge having been closed in due and ancient form , the brethren , to the number of nearly 40 , adjourned to the
banqueting room , Crown Hotel , and partook of an excellent repast , catered by Miss Morpheiv and Mr . E . Pawley . During the evening Bros . Rhodes , Plant , Moulding , and VV . Whitehead considerably enhanced the enjoyment of the brethren by their contributions of vocal music . The visiting brethren were Bros . S . W . Shaw , W . M . 709 ; G . D . Warner , W . M . 1 G 7 S ; J . H . Jewell , P . M .
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1223 , P . P . G . O . ; J . | C ! Craig , W . M . 1223 ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 ; W . Wiltshire , 1507 ; T . H . Knight , 1223 ; D . D . Mercer , P . M . 1647 , I . G . 1329 ; G . Graham , S 94 ; and J . E . Shrubsole , 503 . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — One of the most interesting Craft festivals of the year is the annual installation meetingof thebrethren connected with this
lodge , which has deservedly attained a high position in the Province of West Lancashire , as the result of true Masonic zeal and excellent charitable work The annual meeting on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , was largely attended , and the whole of the proceedings gave clear indication of the continued prosperity of a section of the Masonic Fraternity which is a honour to
local lodges . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . David Gabrielsen , thc retiring W . M ., who was supported by the following chiefs of the lodge : Bros . H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M . ; A . Jones , P . M . ; M . Aronsberg , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . P . G . R ., P . M . ; Julius Frank , P . M . ; H . Archer , J . W . ; M . Hart , P . P . G . ' D . C ,
P . M ., Treas . ; A . Kirkpatrick , Sec ; Rev . H . M . Silver , S . D . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Hugh Williams , P . P . G . A . D C . ; L . Phillips , S . D . 1356 ; John Beesley , P . G . J . D . ; G . Morgan , P . G . J . D . ; R . Foote , P . G . Treas . ; F . Barnett , P . M . 240 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; B . Striem , 192 S ; and others .
The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . M . Hart , P . P . G . D . C , and H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., and installed in a masterly manner by the outgoing W . M . Bro . H . Archer then appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . D . Gabrielsen , I . P . M . ; Andrew Kirkpatrick , S . W . ; Rev . H . M Silver , J . W . ; M . Aronsberg , P . M ., M . C . ( reappointed ) ; Rev . H . Burman , Chap , ( reappointed ); M . Hart , P . P . D . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected for the seventh
time ); H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., Sec ; H . de Freece , S . D . ; J . F . Davies , J . D . ; R . Wilcock , I . G . ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ( reappointed ); S . Simmons and VV . H . Rhodes , Stwds . ; and Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously re-elected Tyler of the lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent diener provided by Bro . Casey , House Steward . During the evening a handsome P . M . jewel was presented to the I . P . M . on behalf of the lodge , and suitably acknowledged .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the nth inst ., when among those present were Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . C Middx ., W . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M . 157 , & c , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . R . Richnell , J . W . ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , I . P . M ., Sec ; Gurney , S . D . ; Bunn , D . C , acting I . G . ; CamaP . P . G . S . B .
, Middx ., P . M . ; H . C Buss , P . G . A . S ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., Hon . Member ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Barley , 1704 ; Porter , Org . 1793 , * Simmonds , 1793 ; Thomas , 1 S 53 > Dunkley , P . P . G . O . Middlesex ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . A . Toulmin was most impressively
raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Col . Cuming , 112 ( LC ) , as a joining member , Bro . Briggs , the W . M . elect , was presented and ably inducted into the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . H . Saunders , as S . W . ; Cama , as J . W . ; Walls , as D . C . ; and Buss , as I . G . The following appointments were then made : Bros . Richnell , S . W . ; Gurney ,
J . W . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , Chap . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , Treas . ; Walls , Sec . ; E . Jenkins , S . D . ; Bunn , J . D . ; Williams , I . G . ; the Rev . S . Buller , M . A ., D . C . ; W . H . Saunders , Org . ; Toulmin and Colonel Cuming , Stwds . Bro . Raymond Thrupp , P . G . D . M . Middlesex , having been announced , was saluted in due form . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and
adopted , a Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . in recognition of his _ services as W . M . during the past year . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for 1 S 86 , to head the list of Bro . Taylor , P . M ., & c , as Steward . In consequence of Bro . Taylor being absent from severe illness , a vote of sympathy was unanimously passedand directed to be forwarded to
, him by the Secretary . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Col . Shadwell M . Clerke , G . Sec . ; J . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; E . Jenkins , Williams , Powell , and others . 1 he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the
Worshipful Master proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured . During the evening Bro . Dunkley carried out an excellent programme of instrumental and vocal music . The W . M . presided most genially , and he is to be congratulated on the great success which attended the whole proceedings .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lod ge ( No . ' 536 ) . —The attendance at the opening since the installation of the above lodge , which has justly heen described as " the strongest in the Province of Kent , " and which took place on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Burrage-road , Bro . H . Vallom ' s well-known and comfortable holstelrv , showed unmistakeablv the deen
interest felt in the Craft by our gallant brethren of the various services , they being represented by both officers and staff non-coms , of the Royal Artillery , Engineers , Army Service Corps , both of the Ordnance and Transport Departments , the Army Medical Department , and the King ' s ( 2 nd Shropshire ) Light Infantry ; in fact , these " missioniariea of Masonry , " as our esteemed Prov . Grand MasterLord
, Holmesdale , has felicitously described them , were there in force , while the civil element was represented by some good and true Masons in the locality . Bro . W . Moulds , W . M ., assumed the chair , and thc minutes of the previous meeting having been passed , Bros . Col . H . M . Hozier and Holliday were passedand then
, Mr . E . Day , pensioned sergeant Royal Artillery ; Ouartermaster Sergeant E . Haynes , Field Artillery ; Sergeant W . E . Buckingham , Royal Artillery ; and Farrier-SergeantW . Wilde , Royal Artillery , were , after approval , initiated . The W . M ., who has excellent officers , did the work well , the duties of J . D ., admirably done by Bro . T . Cooper , being
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and I hope when my little son arrives at man ' s estate he will become a Freemason and a member of this lodge , and on my dying bed I may hand to him these jewels as pure and unsullied as I received the one from my late dear father . I must not forget to thank the VV . M . for the good feelings which prompted him to propose that I should be thus honoured , nor must 1 omit to thank the subscribers for the
liberal manner in which they responded to his proposition . In conclusion , I trust we may live in unanimity and concord to our last day . Bro . Quick , P . M ., with the permission of the W . M ., read a "" very interesting " communique" from Bro . Hughan , showing the history in brief of the Guernsey Lodges , and which we hope to have space to insert later on .
The other business of the lodge having been disposed of , and the question as to the purchase of a harmonium having been relegated to the next regular meeting , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren retired for refreshment . The W . M . presided as usual , and gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily responded to . By command of the VV . M ., Bro . Emra Holmes proposed
"The Visitors , " and said how delighted the Mariners Lodge was at all times to welcome visiting brethren , either belonging to the neighbouring lodges or when they hailed from distant countries , and he thought it would be a matter of great interest to the brethren if the visitors would give them some information as to the progress of Masonry in their respective localities . Bro . Garland , from New York , testified to the great
value of Masonry to men travelling to the United States , and strongly recommended every one to be initiated who proposed to go there , as it was an introduction at once . Bro . Agnew , from Manitoba , spoke in like terms , and enlarged on the hospitality shown to strangers who were Masons in his own province . Bro . Wilkins complimented the VV . M . on the working of the lodge , and several brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombeplace . Present : Bros . Wm . Draper , W . M . ; Henry Foster , S . W . ; Thos . G . Hodgson , J . W . ; Jas . Todd , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; VVm . Smith , Sec . ; Saml . Border , S . D . ; H . S . Hopton , J . D . ; C M . Forbes , I . G . ; S . J . Grummack , Stwd . ; W . G . Calvert , Tyler ; Mark Rooke ,
P . M . ; A . H . H . Macgachen , P . M . ; George Kirby , P . M . ; J . Toes , W . J . Kirkpatrick , E . VV . Purnell , Jos . Clarke , John Biscomb , T . J . Russell , C . Linley , W . Ward , M . Bryson , Tom Archey , and Wm . Page . Visitors : Bros . J . P . Bell , 57 , D . P . G . M . of N . and E . Yorks ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec . N . and E . Yorks ; VV . Reynolds , P . G . Treas . N . and E . Yorks ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . Supt .
of Wks . N . and E . Yorks ; G . Sims , P . P . G . D . C . N . and E . Yorks ; A . Jones , 250 , P . S . W . ; J . Martin , J . W . 1991 ; and W . G . Fricker , 455 . The ballot was successfully taken for Dr . Farbraie Sidney Gramshaw . Bro . Mongs Bryson was raised . Bro . Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M ., congratulated the VV . Master and brethren on the exquisite appearance of the lodge , and the very
great pleasure it had afforded himself and his brother visitors at having been present during the ceremonies that evening , and he paid a very high compliment to Bro . Mark Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., on the masterly manner in which he had performed the ceremony of the Third Degree ; to Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., on the explanation of
the tools , & c . ; and to the officers generally on the efficient manner in which they performed their respective duties . These expressions were endorsed by several other visiting brethren . Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treasurer , was elected a representative of the lodge on the Charities Association for North and East Yorkshire .
GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Lodge ( No . 243 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge , held in the Masonic Temple , was the occasion for a very gratifying presentation being made to Bro . Lindsay , the I . P . M ., of a Past Master ' s jewel , iS-carat gold , which had been subscribed for by the voluntary contributions of the members of the lodge as a token of the esteem and regard which they entertained for Bro * Lindsay during two successive years of office as W . M .
The senior P . M ., Bro . Hamley , was to have presented the jewel , but , owing to his absence from the island on that occasion , Bro . Bohn , the VV . M ., undertook the pleasing duty . Bro . Lindsay , in a suitable reply acknowledging the gift , thanked the brethren for their substantial appreciation of his efforts to carry out the various duties devolving upon him , and assured them that he would ever bear in mind the kindness and support which he had received at their hands .
DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' 'Tavern , Stone-street , when there were present Bros . G . T . Owen , VV . M . ; James Turner , S . VV . ; Robt . Stevenson , J . VV . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . j Saml . Smith , P . AL , Sec ; S . Bagott , S . D . ; J . Warham , J . D . and Org . ; M . Smith , D . C .,- VV . Swallow , I . G . ; Thos .
Chambers , Stwd . ; F . Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst . Tyler ; Edwin Turner , P . M . ; Wm . Waring , P . M . ; G . Bagott , P . M . ; John Bywater , H . Bagott , E . J . Chambers , james Jones , VVm . Hanson , R . Preece , j . Sidaway , A . J . Baird , Thos . While , W . Docker , and R . Guest . Visitors : Bros . VV . Waldron , P . M . 4 and 573 ; VV . Brown , W . M . 547 5 1- VV . Roberts , Sec . 495 ; and J . Finney , 573 .
The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Richard Guest , who was elected on last lodge night , was then duly initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M ., the charge and explanation of the tracing board of the First Degree being given by the Senior and Junior Wardens respectively , and the brethren present were much gratified by the admirable
manner in which the whole was performed . Two candidates , who were proposed at previous meeting , were then submitted to the ballot and duly elected ; but , as both were unavoidably absent , their initiation was deferred till next lodge night . The remaining and more private business being next disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
YARMOUTH . —United Friends Lodge ( No . ; , 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Assembly-rooms , when Bro .
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Harvey-George was exalted to the high office of W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Oswald Diver in a very impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed his officers : Bros . Walter Brown , I . P . M . ; John Hall , S . W . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ; J . Tolver Waters , S . D . ; J . VV . Bunn , J . D . ; Frank Burton , I . G . ; and Laing , Tyler , Bros . Hammond and O . Diver have also been re-elected Secretary and Treasurer of this
lodge . The banquet was served by Bro . Crane , at the Victoria Hotel , in his usual style . Among those present , in addition to the brethren before mentioned , we noticed the W . M . ' s of Friendship and St . Andrew ' s Lodges , Bros . Sir Henry Tyler , C . Diver , Major Dods , F . Danby-Palmer , Sydney Lacon , W . Barnard , Ruddock , Mayo , H . H . Brand , J . J . Owles , and others .
DERBY . —Arboretum . Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . J . Copestick , W . M . ; C Webster , I . P . M . ; Edgar Home , S . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , J . W . ; Rev . T . Orell , Chap . ; J . W . Brigg , Sec . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Chadwick , S . D . ;
Severn Taylor , J . D . ; J . Walker , D . of C ; W . Forman , Org . ; G . Sutherland , I . G . ; T . Day , Tyler ; J . Melrose , J . Jones , and W . Todd , Stwds . ; John Smith , P . M . ; P . P . G . S . W . ; G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; T . R . Gee , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C ; J . C . Merry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; A . Frazer , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; J . Taylor , P . M .. P . P . G . P . ; James Woumof , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . E . Yeomans , P . M ., and J . S . Sanderson , P . M . ; Bros . R . L . Greensmith , F . Ball , J . E . Raye , Peake , J . Maxey , A . Tyler , A . Smith , VV . H . Wright , G . H . Ward , Baggaley , and Tempest . Visitors : Bros . H . A . Banmore , W . M . 253 ; J . E . Russell , W . M . 10 S 5 ; C . D .
Hart , I . P . M . 10 S 5 ; R . Slater , S . D . S 02 ; and W . H . Marrow , Stanhope Lodge . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , the following gentlemen were balloted for and elected : jMr . W . Harrison , Mr . J . A . Linacre , and Mr . George C Copestick , eldest son of the W . M . ; and Bro . Tempest was duly passed to the Degree of F . C . by the
W . M ., and the charge was delivered by the S . W :, Bro . E . Home , the whole working being most ably done . "Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , after which the brethren in large numbers assembled in the lower hall for supper , which was well looked after by Bro . T . Day , the esteemed Tyler .
In responding to the toast of his health , ably submitted by the S . VV ., the VV . M . referred in very feeling terms to the election of his eldest son as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the great pleasure he should have in initiating him on a future night . The toast of " The Past Masters " was given by Bro . S . Taylor , J . D ., and responded to by Bro . G . T . Wright ,
the oldest P . M . of the lodge . _ Bro . John Brown , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors" in his usual happy and forcible style , and to it Bro . H . A . Bemrose , W . M . 253 ; C . D . Hart , I . P . M . 1085 ; and Murrow , Stanhope Lodge , severally and suitably responded . After other toasts , the Tyler's brought another large and most enjoyable gathering to a close at an early hour .
PORTSMOUTH . —United Brothers Lodge ( No . 1069 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , on Friday evening , the Gth inst ., when Bro . W . T . Dupree was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by the retiring w . M ., Bro . Henry Cook , who was supported by a verv numerous Board of Installed Masters ,
including Bros . Mark E . Frost , P . P . G . S . W . ; Edgar Goble , P . G . Sec ; R . J . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; W . Gunnel ! , P . G . S . of W . ; James Gieve , P . G . A . D . C ; and other provincial officers . The VV . M . appointed the followiug as his officers for the year : Bros . George Whitehall , S . W . ; A . G . German , J . W . ; R . J . Rastrick , Treas . ;
Jenkins , Sec . ; C . J . Lawrence , S . D . ; House , J . D . , * Moses , D . C . ; T . E . Smith , I . G . ; J . Lobb , Stwd . ; and Exell , Tyler . Subsequently the W . M . presided at a well-served banquet , the catering being carried out in a highly satisfactory manner by Bro . Brunton . An unusually large number of visitors attended the lodge . and banquet .
READING . —Greyfriars Lodge ( No . 1101 ) . — On Wednesday , the nth inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . Richard Carless Prickett was installed as W . M . for the coming year . There was a large attendance of distinguished brethren from London and the province , Bro . the Right Hon . J . Shaw-Lefevre being amongst the number . The officers for the ensuing twelve months were appointed as follows :
Bros . J . W . Hawkes , LP . M . ; W . Ravenscroft , S . W . ; H . Creed , J . W . ; J . T . Stransom , . Treas .: J . Greenaway , Sec ; T . R . Vowles , S . D . ; W . Hickie , J . D . ; T . J . Pulley , D . C ; C . Slaughter , I . G . ; Sands , Sparrow , and Brown , Stewards ; and VV . Hemmings , Tyler . The installation banquet subsequently took place at the Great Western Hotel , and was , as usual , served by Bro . Flanagan in sumptuous style .
SEVENOAKS . —Knole Lodge ( No . 1414 ) . —On Tuesday , the ioth inst ., this lodge held their installation meeting in St . Nicholas Parish Room , London-road , this being the first gathering of the kind at these premises . Bro . S . L . Green was duly installed by Bro . the Rev . T . S . Curteis , M . A ., P . M ., and the impressive ceremony was admirably performed . The VV . M . then invested his ofiicers
as follows : Bros . C . Holcroft , S . W . ; Rev . G . B . Lewis , J . VV . ; G . F . Carnell , P . M ., Treas . ; H . H . Sutton , Sec . ; C . W . Smith , Org . ; J . W . Jull , S . D . ; Moon , J . D . ; E . Martin , I . G . ; VV . VVickingand Bum-Callander , Stwds . ; and II . Hills , Tyler . The lodge having been closed in due and ancient form , the brethren , to the number of nearly 40 , adjourned to the
banqueting room , Crown Hotel , and partook of an excellent repast , catered by Miss Morpheiv and Mr . E . Pawley . During the evening Bros . Rhodes , Plant , Moulding , and VV . Whitehead considerably enhanced the enjoyment of the brethren by their contributions of vocal music . The visiting brethren were Bros . S . W . Shaw , W . M . 709 ; G . D . Warner , W . M . 1 G 7 S ; J . H . Jewell , P . M .
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1223 , P . P . G . O . ; J . | C ! Craig , W . M . 1223 ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 ; W . Wiltshire , 1507 ; T . H . Knight , 1223 ; D . D . Mercer , P . M . 1647 , I . G . 1329 ; G . Graham , S 94 ; and J . E . Shrubsole , 503 . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — One of the most interesting Craft festivals of the year is the annual installation meetingof thebrethren connected with this
lodge , which has deservedly attained a high position in the Province of West Lancashire , as the result of true Masonic zeal and excellent charitable work The annual meeting on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , was largely attended , and the whole of the proceedings gave clear indication of the continued prosperity of a section of the Masonic Fraternity which is a honour to
local lodges . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . David Gabrielsen , thc retiring W . M ., who was supported by the following chiefs of the lodge : Bros . H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M . ; A . Jones , P . M . ; M . Aronsberg , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . P . G . R ., P . M . ; Julius Frank , P . M . ; H . Archer , J . W . ; M . Hart , P . P . G . ' D . C ,
P . M ., Treas . ; A . Kirkpatrick , Sec ; Rev . H . M . Silver , S . D . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Hugh Williams , P . P . G . A . D C . ; L . Phillips , S . D . 1356 ; John Beesley , P . G . J . D . ; G . Morgan , P . G . J . D . ; R . Foote , P . G . Treas . ; F . Barnett , P . M . 240 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; B . Striem , 192 S ; and others .
The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . M . Hart , P . P . G . D . C , and H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., and installed in a masterly manner by the outgoing W . M . Bro . H . Archer then appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . D . Gabrielsen , I . P . M . ; Andrew Kirkpatrick , S . W . ; Rev . H . M Silver , J . W . ; M . Aronsberg , P . M ., M . C . ( reappointed ) ; Rev . H . Burman , Chap , ( reappointed ); M . Hart , P . P . D . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected for the seventh
time ); H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of W ., Sec ; H . de Freece , S . D . ; J . F . Davies , J . D . ; R . Wilcock , I . G . ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ( reappointed ); S . Simmons and VV . H . Rhodes , Stwds . ; and Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously re-elected Tyler of the lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent diener provided by Bro . Casey , House Steward . During the evening a handsome P . M . jewel was presented to the I . P . M . on behalf of the lodge , and suitably acknowledged .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the nth inst ., when among those present were Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . C Middx ., W . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M . 157 , & c , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . R . Richnell , J . W . ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , I . P . M ., Sec ; Gurney , S . D . ; Bunn , D . C , acting I . G . ; CamaP . P . G . S . B .
, Middx ., P . M . ; H . C Buss , P . G . A . S ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., Hon . Member ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Barley , 1704 ; Porter , Org . 1793 , * Simmonds , 1793 ; Thomas , 1 S 53 > Dunkley , P . P . G . O . Middlesex ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . A . Toulmin was most impressively
raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Col . Cuming , 112 ( LC ) , as a joining member , Bro . Briggs , the W . M . elect , was presented and ably inducted into the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . H . Saunders , as S . W . ; Cama , as J . W . ; Walls , as D . C . ; and Buss , as I . G . The following appointments were then made : Bros . Richnell , S . W . ; Gurney ,
J . W . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , Chap . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , Treas . ; Walls , Sec . ; E . Jenkins , S . D . ; Bunn , J . D . ; Williams , I . G . ; the Rev . S . Buller , M . A ., D . C . ; W . H . Saunders , Org . ; Toulmin and Colonel Cuming , Stwds . Bro . Raymond Thrupp , P . G . D . M . Middlesex , having been announced , was saluted in due form . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and
adopted , a Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . in recognition of his _ services as W . M . during the past year . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for 1 S 86 , to head the list of Bro . Taylor , P . M ., & c , as Steward . In consequence of Bro . Taylor being absent from severe illness , a vote of sympathy was unanimously passedand directed to be forwarded to
, him by the Secretary . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Col . Shadwell M . Clerke , G . Sec . ; J . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; E . Jenkins , Williams , Powell , and others . 1 he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the
Worshipful Master proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured . During the evening Bro . Dunkley carried out an excellent programme of instrumental and vocal music . The W . M . presided most genially , and he is to be congratulated on the great success which attended the whole proceedings .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lod ge ( No . ' 536 ) . —The attendance at the opening since the installation of the above lodge , which has justly heen described as " the strongest in the Province of Kent , " and which took place on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Burrage-road , Bro . H . Vallom ' s well-known and comfortable holstelrv , showed unmistakeablv the deen
interest felt in the Craft by our gallant brethren of the various services , they being represented by both officers and staff non-coms , of the Royal Artillery , Engineers , Army Service Corps , both of the Ordnance and Transport Departments , the Army Medical Department , and the King ' s ( 2 nd Shropshire ) Light Infantry ; in fact , these " missioniariea of Masonry , " as our esteemed Prov . Grand MasterLord
, Holmesdale , has felicitously described them , were there in force , while the civil element was represented by some good and true Masons in the locality . Bro . W . Moulds , W . M ., assumed the chair , and thc minutes of the previous meeting having been passed , Bros . Col . H . M . Hozier and Holliday were passedand then
, Mr . E . Day , pensioned sergeant Royal Artillery ; Ouartermaster Sergeant E . Haynes , Field Artillery ; Sergeant W . E . Buckingham , Royal Artillery ; and Farrier-SergeantW . Wilde , Royal Artillery , were , after approval , initiated . The W . M ., who has excellent officers , did the work well , the duties of J . D ., admirably done by Bro . T . Cooper , being