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Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —A regular meeting of this well-known and influential lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the 6 th instant . Bro . E . King , the W . M ., being absent during the early part of the business of the lodge , Bro . J . G . Marsh , I . P . M . and Sec , occupied the chair as W . M .

The lodge was numerously attended by the members and many of the P . M . ' s , and it being the meeting for the installation of the Master-elect for the year ensuing , the lodge was particularly honoured by many very distinguished visitors , who not only attended to celebrate the anniversary festival of the installation of the new Master , but also to witness the working of the ceremonies , for which this

lodge in particular is held in high repute . The members present were — Bros . E . King , W . M . ; W . Goodyer , P . M . and Tieas . ; E . Roberts , J . W . ; J . J . Harris , S . D . ; F . Trott , J . D , ; George Abbott , l . G . ; Henry Muggeridge , P . M . ; E . Lacy , P . M . ; H . Cates , P . M . ; Chas . Hosgood , P . M . ; J . Harvey , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . J . W . ; E . L . Roberts , G . T . Smith , S . Muggeridge , A . J .

Dickenson , J . Elliott , W . Elliott , J . Hyde , T . J . Wheeler , R . C . Gurney , T . Cohu , J . Kent , E . Taylor , Geo . Newman , C . Arkell , W . Younger , S . Haynes , J- King , II . Davis , B . Marsland , T . Fisher , H . Griffin , George Parker , and T . Layborn . The lodge having been duly opened and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed , the W . M ., pro . tern ., proceeded ( after the ballot had been

taken ) to initiate Mr . S . T . Lucas into ancient Freemasonry , and Mr . A . F . Iselton , who had been previously approved by ballot , was also subsequently initiated by Bro . Hosgood , P . M . Bro . Marsh , W . M ., then put the usual questions to Bros . Fisher and Griffin , and the lodge having been opened in the second degree , they were duly passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge then proceeded

to the installation of Bro . E . Roberts , Master-elect , as W . M . for the ensuing year , who having been duly presented , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , P . M ., occupying the chair , performed the ceremony of the installation of the new Master in the most able manner , and , we need scarcely add , was highly appreciated by every one present . Alter the usual impressive address had been given to

the W . M ., Bro . E . Roberts , W . M . ( previously investing Bro . E . King as his I . P . M . ) , appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . George Kenning , S . W . ; J . J . Harris , J . W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; [ . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Trott , S . D . ; George Abbott , J . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , l . G . ; George Newman , Steward ; George Smith , Tyler . Upon the appointment and investment of

the several officers the customary addresses were given upon the induction of them into their several chairs by the Installing Master , as well also as the address to the brethren , in the most impressive manner . The goodly number of distinguished visitors who honoured the lodge on this occasion were—Bros . Col . Francis Burdctt , P . S . Grand Warden of England , Representative of G . Lodge

of Ireland , and Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex ; James Brett , A . Grand Pursuivant of England ; T . Dickie , P . G . Pursuivant ; P . Harvey , P . M . ( 299 ) , and P . G . D . C , Kent ; A . Bryant , ( laic P . M . 192 , S . D . 12 ) , R . Galland , ( P . M . 66 ) , Charles Jardine ( 140 ) , D . Pierce ( 144 ) , G . Minnis ( i 72 ) , 11 . Cuntcr ( P . M . 22 S ) , I . Jackson ( 244 ) , W . M . Wheeler ( 317 ) , George Motion ( P . M . 453 ) , J .

Cumberland ( W . M . 475 ) , W . Bray ( 511 ) , Thos . Riley ( P . M . 540 ) , W . II . Thompson ( P . M . 7 SS ) , W . Hackwell ( 831 ) , W . Coward ( 905 ) , II . Smith ( 907 ) , E . Garden ( 946 ) . The remaining business of tho lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was duly closed and adjourned . The brethren then retired to a sumptuous banquet served in the Pillar-room of the Hotel , in a style

which reflects great credit on Bro . Sidney Spencer , the manager of the establishment , and which was presided over by Bro . E . Roberts , W . M . After the cloth had been cleared , Bro . Marsh , P . M . and Sec , at the special request of the Master , introduced the subject of the lodge Fund of Benevolence for the first time , in an appropriate speech , the box for the collection of the said fund having

been presented by Bro . E . King , the late W . M . The W . M . then gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and referred particularly to the retirement ofthe M . W . Grand Master from the high and responsible position he has held in the Craft during the last 26 years , and the great satisfaction he has given to all its members , far and near , for which he so justly merits the great esteem in which he is

held by the brethren . —Bro . Colonel Francis Burdctt , P . G . S . Warden , and Prov . G . Master of Middlesex , responded in an able speech for the Deputy G . Master the Earl de Grey and Kipon and the Grand Officers . After eulogising on the well-known and distinguished qualities of the Deputy G . Master , for which he is so justly honoured bv the whole of the Craft , and referring to

the fact that lhe Earl de Grey and Kipon will shortly , in all probability , preside over the Craft on tlie Throne of Masonry as the M . W . the Grand Mas : cr of England , for which high office he is so eminently qualified , Bro . Colonel Burdctt regretted that heshould have bccncalicd upon in particular to respond to the toast , seeing there were two Grand Officeis present besides himself . After res-ponding fir the Grand Officers , he said he could hardly express

himself in terms of the great satisfaction and pleasure he felt in being present at the Lion and Lamb Lodge , to witness the admirable working of the presiding W . M ., and the very able manner in which all its officers discharged their duties , and also the very able manner the ceremony of installation had been workc . l by Bro . Muggeridge . He most cordially thanked the W . M . and brethren for drinking his health and that of the Grand Officers . — Brs . J . Brett , A . G . P ., andT , Dickie , P . G . P ., also

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returned thanks for the Grand Officers . —The I . P . M . then gave the health of the W . M ., which was responded to by Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., in an appropriate speech . — -The W . M . then gave the Initiates , Bros . Iselton and Lucas , who had that evening been received as members of an ancient and honourable institution , and gave them a hearty welcome into the Fraternity in which they had

that day been admitted . The W . M . then gave the Past Masters of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , which was duly acknowledged by all the P . M . ' s present . The next toast was the Visitors , which included many very distinguished brethren , to whom the lodge was indebted for their presence . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . J . Cumberland , W . M . ( 47 S ) i and by several other visitors in very

appropriate terms . The Master then proposed the toast , '' The Health of the Officers , " which was ably replied to by the Wardens and other brethren appointed . During the evening , the enjoyment of the festive gathering was much enhanced by some excellent songs from Bros . Garden , Riley , and other brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant and enjoyable evening to a close .

Aiacdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the head quarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , Cambcnvcll , when were present , Bros . A . L . Irvine , P . M ., the W . M . ; Tames Stevens , P . M ., S . W . ; J . H . Hastie , as J . W . ; F . Dubois , S . D . ; S . Wagstaffe , J . D . ; G . Waterall , l . G . ; J . J . Curtis , Sec . ; Dr . Cronin , Treasurer ; H . N . Bridges ,

D . C . ; W . Worrell , Organist ; and W . J . Messenger , Steward : also Bros . M . S . Larlham , W . H . Thomas , S . Rosenthal ,-T . Meggy , A . Wolton , G . Fountain , D . A . Ross , Shairp , Hammerton , jSTewton , Kethro , and Allen ; and visitors , Bros . W . Gompeitz ( W . M . S 69 ) , Mandelet ( W . M . 2 S 8 ) , II . Tucker ( S 69 ) , and R . Johnson ( 115 S ) . The lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer

and musical service , and after confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , Bro . II . E . Patten , P . G . S . B ., and Bro . John Thomas , P . M . 720 , the Preceptor to the Lodge of Instruction , were unanimously elected by ballot honorary members of the lodge . Bro . Patten on entering the lodge was received by the brethren with the customary respect due to an officer of Grand Lodge , and in reply to

the W . M . s announcement of his election , expressed his high appreciation of the honour conferred , and the pleasure it gave him to be so associated with the members , amongst whom he had many personal friends . The lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees respectively . A candidate for raising not being in attendance , the " lodge was closed down to the second degree , and , at the request

of the W . M ., Bro . Stevens , S . W ., delivered the second section of that degree in the form of a lecture . The lodge resumed to the first degree , and Bro . D . A . Ross having proved his proficiency , the lodge resumed to the second degree , and Bro . Ross was duly passed lo the degree of Fellow Craft , the W . M . giving a full explanation of the tracing-board . The lodge was then closed to the first degree , and Bro . Stevens delivered the fourth

section in the form of a lecture . A notice of motion for the selection of a Steward lo represent the lodge at the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was given by the Senior Warden , and the lodge was then closed with musical service , the brethren subsequentl y adjourning for refreshment , and separating shortly after nine o'clock , much pleased with the amount of Masonic work which had been completed in the course of a little more than two hours .

PROVINCIAL . MARGATE . — Union Lodge , No . 127 . — The 107 th anniversary of this lodge was held on Friday , January 71 I 1 . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . II . Boys , W . M ., the minutes of lhe last regular lodge were read and confirmed ; the lodge was opened in the second degree and afterwards in the third degree , the Installing Master , Bro .

E . C . Ilayward , P . M . 127 , 7 S 4 , P . P .. S . G . I ) ., then ascended the chair . Bro . George E . llawkes was then duly presented as W . M .-elect ior the benefit of installation , which ceremony was ably performed in Bro . I layward ' s usual impressive manner . The W . M . appointed his officers an follows : —Bros . A . II . Boys , Inini , P . M . ; W . F . Hunter , S . W . ; W . K . Treves , ' J . W . ; E . C .

Ilayward , lre . is . ; J . R . Feakins , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; T . M . Coinpton , S . D . ; A . Woolton , J . D . ; W . P . Saunders , l . G . ; C . D . Dixon , P . M ., D . C . ; S . Bckhambcr , S . S . ; E . Harnett , J . S . ; J . W . Wright , Org . ; S . C . Marchant , T . W . M . llawkes then presented a P . M . ' s jewel to lhe 1 mm . P . M ., Bro . A . II . Buys , expressing the honour he felt in so doing , which Bro . Boys suitably acknowledged ,

assuring the brethren they would ever find him heart and hand in the cause of Masonry . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . ' ilayward for his able and efficient services as Installing Master ; lhe lodge was then closed down , when the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , served by Bro . Osborne in his usual excellent style . Bro . G . E . llawkes , W . M ., presiding , supported

by Bros . J . II . Boys , P . D . P . G .. M . j Rev . G . W . Sickleiii' -re , W . M . ( 1209 ); Chaplain ( 420 ) , P . G . S . W . ; W . M . Cavill , P . M . ( 7 S . 1 ) ; W . C . Braisie ' r , P . P . G . S . B . ; Boys , l ' . G . K . ; J . FenwicU , P . P . G . S . B . ; Ilayward , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Matihew , P . M . ; J . Jarinan ( 429 ) ; G . Stancr , E . Stephens , ecc . On the cloth bci . ig removed the W . M . proposed the lieal . h of "TheOueen , " introducing the

toast 111 very appropriate terms . The toast of " P . G . M . Bro . II . Ii . 11 , the Prince of Wales and the Craft " was warmly responded to in thorough Masonic style , lhe loa-, ts of the "R . W . G . M . an 1 Deputy G . M ., " "Lord Viscount Holmes laic , P . G .. M . Kein , "Bro . Dobson , Deputy P . G . M ., " followed , and were received with the usual demonstrations . Bro . J . II . Boys replied on the

part of Bro . Dobson , than whom , he said , there was no better Mason in the Province of Kent . Bro . the Rev . G . W . Sicklemore proposed the health of the W . M ., congratulating the lodge on their selection , he having known him many years . The W . M . replied , thanking the brethren for their good opinion , which lie hoped would

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continue , at least it would be his whole study to deserve it . The health of the visitors was replied to by Bro . P . M . Cavell and Bro . Sicklemore , the health of the T ., P . M . ' s , Officers ofthe Lodge ( replied to by Bro . W . F . Hunter ) , & c , & c , followed , interspersed with some good songs by Bros . Compton , Saunders , Hawkes , Fenwick , Belchamber , Matthew , and others . Bro . Treasurer

Hayward gave the Tylers toast , after which the brethren separated highly pleased with the entertainment . TRURO , CORNWALL . —Lodge Fortitude , A ' o . 131 . —The annual meeting of the Fortitude Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Quay-street , on Tuesday the nth January , at 2 P . M . Bro . William Lake in the chair . There was a large muster of the brethren and visitors who assembled

in honor of the occasion . After two initiations by Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W ., Cornwall , that well-known Brother formed a Board of Intalled Masters , consisting of Bros . W . J . Johns , P : M ., P . Prov . Reg . ; Thomas Solomon , J . ., P . Prov . G . W ., and some dozen Past Masters , when Bro . Richard John , Prov . G . Dir . of Ccr . for Cornwall , was formally installed as

the W . M . of the Lodge for the ensuing year amid the plaudits of the members . After which the W . M . appointed the following brethren , as his officers for the ensuing year : —William Lake , I . P . M . ; T . L . Dorrington , SAV . : A . W . May , J . W . ; Rev . H . B . Bullocke , ALA ., Chaplain ; T Chirgwin , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; T . C . R . Cre ' wes , Sec . ; H . A . Chipman , Asst . Sec . ;

William Middleton , S . D . ; N . B . Bullen , J . D . ; W . Treleaven , D . C . ; N . B . Bullen , Organist ; J . T . Tillman , l . G . ; A . T . Blarney , and W . Mitchell , ' Stewards ; J . Langdon , Tyler . The annual Banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , and all the arrangements made were of the most satisfactory character . Bro . Richard John , the W . M ., has a most successful year before him , as he

knows the work , and can do it , and so can his officers . Irswicn . —St . Lukes Lodge , A o . 225 . —The monthly meeting of this old-established lodge was held at the Lodge-room of the Coach and Horses Hotel , and in addition the Anniversary of the Festival of St . John the Evangelist was commemorated , January 12 th , 1 S 70 . Present , J . W . Robb , W . M . ; G . S . Golding , S . W . :

C . Byford , J . W . ; J . Clarke , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . Barber , P . M ., Secretary : T . Prentice , S . D . ; W . Lewis , J . D . ; W . D . Skinner , l . G . ; B . W . Sycr , Tyler ; W . T . Westgate , P . M ., M . C . ; Bros . R . Dance , G . Dance , J . Talbot , W . Flory , C . W . Godball ; P . M . ' s C . Davy , J . Turner , Joseph Whitehead , S . B . King , T . Noble , [ as . Richmond , R . Cade . The visitors were conspicious

by their absence , although many were invited . —The lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , the minutes of the previous lodge , Special Lodge and Audit Committee Meeting , were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in 2 nd degree . Bro . G . Dance being present was examined , entrusted and retired to be prepared for raising . Lodge opened in 3 rd degree , and Bro . G . Dance was raised to

tlie sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being ably conducted by P . M . Joseph Whitehead , who also explained the working tools . Lodge closed in the 3 rd degree . Lodge closed in the 2 nd degree . The lodge was then called from labor to refreshment , when about twenty-five brethren adjourned to the Banquet , prepared in Bro . C . W . Oddball's usual style of excellence , needing only the

remark that viands and wines were of the very best description . The lodge was then called from refreshment to labour , and finally closed . —The W . M . proposed the health 01 the Queen , assuring Ihe brethren 1 h . 1 l a body of more loyal men were not to be found than those ranging under the banners of Freemasonry . — "God save the Queen" by Bro . Talbot . —The W . M . then proposed the

M . W . G . M . of England , "The Earl of Zetland , " which was received with high honor . The next toast from the chair was "The M . W . P . G . M . II . R . II . the Prince of Wales , " and congratulated the Province of Suffolk , on the honor conferred by II . R . II . having become an Honorary Member of one of the Ipswich Lodges ( drank with enthusiasm and high honors ) . —The D . G . M . the Earl de Grey and Ripon ' s health as M . W . G . M . elect was also

received most cordially . —The W . M . next proposed the health ofthe P . G . M . of Suffolk , Col . Sir R . A . S . Adair , A . D . C . lo Her Majesty , passing a high enconium on his acts of beneficence , not only in this country but in Ihe sister isle ( drank with high honors ) . —The next toast was the D . P . G . M . for Suffolk , Bio . Rev . K . J . Lockwood , who always evinces his kindly disposition , and is ready with advice to the brethren whensoever he meets them .

Past ami present P . G . O . ' s were coupled with the toast . — Bro . S . B . King , P . M ., P . G . D ., responded as the Junior P . G . Officer . —Apologies were received from the W . M ' s of the Lodge Perfect Friendship ( 376 ) , and Prince of Wales ( 959 ) , regretting their absence . — " The Lodges of the Province , " proposed by Bro . Richmond , and "Masonic Charities , " by P . M . S . B . King , in a short but feeling

address , were suitably given and received by the brethren . — -The evening was much enlivened by songs , & C ., by Bros . p . Whitehead , Talbot , R . and G Dance , J . Whitehead , W . I Joy , Richmond , Case , Lewis , and others . Bro P . M C . Davy proposed the W . M . ' s good health ami success during his year of office , and plenty of work ( hijdi honors ) —The W M . most feelingly and

energetically responded to the toast , and impressed on his Officers the necessity of attending their respective duties . —Bro . P . M . Westgate proposed the S . W . and J . W . ' s health , noticing the zeal of those brethren iu the discharge of their duties ; the toa-t was very heartily received by the brethren . —Bro . Guiding , S . W ., and Bro . B yford , J . W . responded , and assured the W . M . of their regular

attendance at his summons—' lhe W . M . proposed the health of the 1 P . M ., Bro . P Whitehead , not only from their connection in lhe lodge , but also from private friendship , he ( the W M . ) held him in the highest esteem ( drank with high honors ) . —Bro . P . M ., ]' . Whitehead ably responded . —Bro . G . S . Golding , S . W ., proposed the health of the P . M . ' s of the Lodge , and said they were well known as coming to the rescue on all occasions in the absence o