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presentation had been proposed to Bro . Dyne . It took the form of a silver tankard and four s'lver cups . The presentation bore the following inscription : " Bedford Lodge , 157 . Presented to Bro . Henry W . Dyne in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to the lodge during his second consecutive year as Worshipful Master . January 14 th . 1 S 9 S . " Accompanying this were four symbols in which the I . P . M . would at any time be pleased to drink the health of the brethren if they would call upon him . The present was handed round for the inspection of the brethren .

Bra . J . C . Main , P . M ., Sex ., said he had the W . M . ' s permission to say that the brethren had individually felt that they should show their recognition of the services of Bro . Dyne during the last two years by subscribing for a very handsome collar and jewel . That was a matter which had cropped up in the last year or two in that lodge . Of course , it was not part and parcel of the lodge presentation . Bro . Dyne had a richer jewel than the lodge had had before . That he deserved it went without saying , and he would wear it with credit to himself and honour to the lodge .

Bro . W . Dyne , I . P . M ., in reply , said he assured the brethren that in Freemasonry that was the proudest moment of his life . He thought they had almost overstepped the mark in what they had done for him ; but what they had done for him he assured them would be highly appreciated . It was not that he had passed the chair that all his interest in the Bedford Lodge had ceased ; he should continue to work assiduously for the lodge , and he hoped T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to do that good work which he knew they all wished him to do . He should ever have occasion to remember

his two years of office 111 the Bedford Lodge , because he should have something before him to remind him of them , because after his business was done and before he went to bed that he went through the ritual of Freemasonry . The reason he came into Freemasonry was he succeeded Bro . Terry Gilbert , who was a very hard-working Mason . He ( Bro . Dyne ) was not a Mason when he bought the house of Bro . Gilbert ' s widow . A lodge was consecrated there , and he thought it was advisable to become a Mason , and she told him her husband used to go into the cellar and work there . He ( Bro . Dyne ) took the lip , and many hours had he done it . When he gave up the cellar he had now

a cellarette , and he would have to name one of his bottles his S . W ., one his J . W ., and one his I . G ., and when he was having a glass he should remember Freemasonry . Therefore , he thought he should have plenty of chance of improving himself , and had to thank that cellarette . It would never be forgotten . With respect to the cellar , he sr . oukl look upon it with a great amount of pleasure , and he should never go into a lodge without explaining to the brethren how he got it , and how it was given him . He hoped to be spared many years to be with the brethren . The Charity-box was bought in for £ 3 .

Bros . Walker , Reed , Sutherland , Collins , Erbach , Anning , and Fred . Morgan responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " The other toasts having been honoured , the brethren separated .

Plucknett Lodge , No . 1708 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Woodside Hall , Wocdside Park-, N ., on the 13 th inst . There was a record attendance of brethren , doubtless in celebration of the fact that the lodge attains its majority this year . The incoming W . M . was Bro . W . J . Batho—a highly respected member of several metropolitan lodges and chapters—who will represent the lodge as Steward for each of the three Institutions . The members present included Bros . Geo . Samuel , W . M . ; W . J .

Batho , S . W . ; R . G . Minton , J . W . ; G . J . Austin , Treas . ; J . E . Overed , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Freeman , S . D . ; J . Grisdale , J . D . ; T . H . Palmer , I . G . ; W . J . Boyce , Stwd . ; W . J . James , P . M . ; E . Holland , P . M . ; C . Woodrow , P . M . ; J . P . Hamilton , P . M . ; C . A . Batho , G . Hooper , and miny others . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Speth , P . A . G . D . C ; J . J . Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; VV . S . Hoyte , P . G . Org . ; W . Ganz , P . G . Org . ; E . Cutler , Q . C , P . G . Org . ; C VV . Dyer , 15 G 3 ; W . Lewis , P . P . A . G . D . C . Herts ; C . Johnson , 2441 ; H . Catclvsole , S . W . 2331 ; F . E . Wrigley , W . M . elect 73 ; D . Fairmaner , J . D . 73 ; T . Mellish , W . M . elect 92 ; C . Gee , 1 G 20 ; F . VV . Moss , W . M . ; J . S . Crawshaw , lSyS ; W . H . Crawshaw , 2531 ; . Welford

P . M . ; J . H . Lewis , G . Std . ; VV . Curry , J . W . 4 S 5 ; A . Hicks , J . T . C . VVinkfield , J . L . Syme , R . J . Steel , S . H . S . Austin , 1 G 33 ; R . F . Martin , 2665 ; J . W . Truman , 2535 ; H . Crane , 34 ; Rev . S . B . Mayall , 22 S ; J . Crane , 2477 ; W . J . Brown , 212 S ; H . Clark , P . M . 2012 ; C . H . Cooper , 13 S 2 ; A . E . Rowarth , J . Russell , S ; J . Godfrey , 1452 ; C B . Butcher , J . D . 7 S . S ; T . S . Smith , I . G . 177 ; A . W . T . Steer , 6 ; W . II . Ayter , iSO ; T . Bishop , W . M . 1366 ; C Rogers , J . W . 1337 ; E . Blandford , S . D . 2 C 99 ; H . Cooper , 172 ; E . Apelt , P . M . iSG ; C . Dodd , W . M . 1194 ; J . A . Dowse , 1 C 02 ; W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . ; and others .

After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Geo . Samuel installed Bro . VV . J . Batho as W . M . in a very careful and impresiive manner . 'I he following officers were ably invested by the W . M .: Bros . R . G . Minton , S . W . ; F . W . Freeman . J . VV . ; G . J . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Overed , P . M ., Sec ; 1 . Grisdale , S . D . ; T . H . Palmer , J . D . ; W . Horn ' s , I . G . j C . Wcodrow , P . M ., D . C . ; Ceo . Hooper , Org . ; VV . J . Boyce and C . A . Batho , Stwds . ; and Proctor , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Geo . Samuel , I . P . M ., in recognition of his

eminent services , and duly acknowledged . The W . M . signified his intention of representing the lodge as Steward for the three Masonic Institutions , and letters of regret for non-attendance having been announced , and several propositions for initiation received , the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , the enjoyment of the visitors being considerably enhanced by the kind and courteous attention of the Stewards , Bros . W . j . Boyce , and C . A . Batho .

lhe customary toasts received ample justice at the hands of the W . M ., and were heartily received by the brethren . In proposing "The Grar . d Officers , " the W . M . made sympathetic allusion to the u-tressmg calamity which had befallen the Pro G . M ., and also referred to his valuable services to Freemasonry . With regard to the Grand Officers , they were always up to their work , and set the Craft a good example , which the brethren were not slow to follow . 1 here were several Grand Officers present that evening who had come long distances , and whom they would be glad to welcome more often amongst them .

Bro . G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , said he wis sorry that a slight superiority in rank should have entailed upon him the task of responding , because he was sure that Bro . Ctit . tr , P . G . Org ., would do it much better . On the other hand , as time was short , he would leave the major portion to Bro . Cutler . The W . M . had said the Grand Officers wanted to get away , but that wis not so . Unfortunately , he lived 10 miles the other Mile of Lor . don , and if he missed the connection should not get home at all . It was with the greatest pleasure the Grand O . Ticers had been with the Plucknett Lodge that "igr . t . When he received the invitation it ran somewhat to this eff .-ct : " 1 know you ike and

•good working—come see some . " I le had had that inducement so often , and lad often Sound it lalsiiied , but on this occasion the W . M . was a min of his word , for ; -ytry visitor would agree that better working it would be absolutely impossible to see . I he W . M . tntercd his year under very Inppy auspices , having a hearty and entlnsiastic judge around 1 itn , a prospect of no less than four in ' r . iates , and with a marvellous •¦ alarceat the bank . He did not know how they got that bilance and should like to Know how the trie ); was worked . In order to give the Prov . G . Organist time to say a tew words he would only thank the lodge on behalf of the Grand Otlirrers for their entertainment .

liro . h . Cutler , ( j U , P . G . Org ., in response , said that anything he could say " euld scund tame alu-i Bro . Speth ' s spirited speech . It was now a good miny years rco he got up to propose the toast to which he was called upon to respond , lie used ' ; ' look with admiration , almost with awe , at the beings covered with jewels an ! thought ' •ey lived in Grand Lodge and lived on nothing but ambrosia aid nectar . He found , j-uwever , that the Grar . d Officers were married and given in marriage , an ! were , in fact , ijistl . lte ordinary mortals ar . d he had come to the opinion that the relitions between

t ' . c brethren and the Grand Officers were those of brotherly affection and harmony . lie felt ashamed to think that duringthe whole time thislodge had existed—21 years—he I ad lived within live miles and never been present at one of these festivals before . He j eit like Oliver , inclined to ask for more . He hoped if he asked them all to pay a visit ¦; the next meetii'g of a lodge at Edg . vare they would n ot be inclined to refuse , an J h " ' •as only prevented fiom doing so by the fact that the lodge does not yet exist at Edgwarc •"id ivln . n it did he loped they would all go as his guests .

Iiio . C . Samuel , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said it afforded uii gieat pleasure to do so . They had seen the W . M . carry out the respective offices ' ¦ i the ledge , which he had filled with great credit , and they were perfectly ceitain tha * u « : mg his year he would continue to relljct credit upon the lodge . As Bro . Speth hid einaiked , the W . M . stalled his carcei under good auspices , there being four initiations * nu : one raising for next meeting , which he would perform in a very satisfactory

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manner . They had to thank Bro . Batho for the hospitable board and nice arrangements made for their comfort , and heartily wished hi-n a successful year of office . Bro . VV . J . Batho , W . M ., returned his sincere thanks , and said it would be his endeavour during his year to uphold the traditions of the lodge for good working , and he was sure he should be supported by his oficers . He hid not appointed a single officer who could not take the position of W . M ., if necessary , and perform it

satisfactorily . They would-one and all endeavour to keep up the standard of working , and hoped the lodge would always continue to do so . The W . M . then gave "The Instilling Mister , " and slid chit Bro . Samuel , I . P . M ., ought to feel very proud after the llitterinj ; wiy in which his work hid been alluded to by the Grand Officers , and the lodge was proud of him . During his year the I . P . M . had performed his duties in a manner satisfactory to all , but chit night had been the

climax . Bro . G . Samuel , I . P . M ., replied , thinkin ? the W . M . for his kind remivks and the members generally for their unanimous support during the past yeir . "The Visitors" was then given , and responded to by Bros . Jenks and Trueman , after which " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bros . Plowmm—who wis W . M . in 1 SS 3—and Graddage . " The Founders and First Initiates" was similarly honoured , Bros . Daniels and Conner returning- thanks .

Bros . Austin , P . M ., Treas ., and Overed , P . M ., Sec , responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary . " The W . M . then proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and drew the attention of the members to the fact that he had decided to represent the lodge at each of the three Masonic Festivals , in order to celebrate the coming of age of the lodge , and asked for their cordial support . " The Officers" was also given before the Tyler's toast closed a record meeting of this flourishing lodge .

Bro . Wheeler—Guildhall School of Music Lodge—had charge of the musical arrangements , and was ably assisted by Miss A . Sarjeant , Miss Wagscaff , and Bros . W . Rogers , VV . Edwards ,, W . II . Wheeler , Rowarth , and A . Thompson .

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Fidelity Chapter * , No . 3 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on Friday , the 7 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Major T . C . Walls , P . Z . 1 S 5 , P . D . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; C . W . Mapleton , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z . 1623 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., J ., H . elect ; VV . J . Collins , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . I > L , S . E . ; Lieut . Col . W . Hart , S . N . ; H . Nash , P . S . ; F . McDougal , P . Z . ; Weeks , P . Z . ; Radcliffe , P . Z . ; Birch , P . Z . ; and Stephens , P . Z . Among the visitors were Comps . Major E . Anderson , Nash , and Branscombe . The minutes of the nrevious- convocation havincr been read and confirmed , the

M . E . Z . installed Comp . Mapleton as M . E . Z ., who subsequently inducted Comp . Lardner as H ., and the latter installed Comp . Lieutenant-Colonel Hart as J . Among the officers invested were Comps . Collins , as S . E . ; H . Nash , as S . N . ; A . B . Spawforth , 2 nd Asst . Soj . '; J . Cooper , D . of C . ; J . M . Campbell , 5 twd . ; and R . H Goddard , P . Z ., Janitor . Comps . J . J . Birch , P . S ., and J . C . Pratt , 1 st A . S ., were absent . The I . P . Z ., proposed , which was seconded and carried

unanimously , "That the sum of 10 guineas be voted from the funds of the chapter and placed on the list of the M . E . Z . as a Steward for the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . F . Graves , P . Z . j Larcombe , P . Z . ; J . Birch , J . Hemming , P . Z ., Treas . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice .

The toast of " The Grand Officers "wis coupled with the name of Comp . Mijor Walls . The M . E . Z ., before sitting down , presented his predecessor with a very handsome Past Principal's jewel . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " followed . In his remarks , the proposer of the toast spoke of Comp . Mapleton ' s reputation as an excellent worker in the Craft ceremonies and a most indefatigable attendant at the Lodge of Emulation . The speaker therefore predicted a very excellent year of office tor the First Principal and an instructive one

for the chapter . In concluding his remarks , he laid stress upon the fact that the M . E . Z . would represent the chapter at the Centenary Festival of the R . M . L for Boys , and it behoved those members of No . 3 who were not Stewards to support his list to the best of their ability . The M . E . Z ., having replied , gave the other toasts in quick succession . During the evening Comp . Branscombe and others agreeably entertained the companions .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter , No . 1589 . A convocation of this civic chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 14 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps , W . H . Clemow , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z . 1623 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ( hon . member ) , acting H . ; Phillips , L ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; J . Longhurst , S . N . ; J . W . Gaze , C . C , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . E . Farrington , P . Z .,- and R . Evens , P . Z . Comp . J . O'Connell , P . Z . 1 S 51 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Dr . Silver ' wood , the candidate for exaltation , was unavoidably prevented from attending . Comps . F . Farrington . P . Z . ; W . If . Nuding , P . Z . ; and W . Farrington , H ., sent apologies for non-attendance . The chapter was then closed , and refreshment followed labour . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been duly honoured .

Comp . R . Evens , I . P . Z ., submitted the toast of "The M . E . Z . " In the course of his remarks he regretted that their genial First Principal had had no work to do that evening . It was also a great disappointment to them all that the candidate could not attend . No . 15 S 9 was a pleasant chapter , but far too small . He should like to see it as large again ; however , he trusted that ere the First Principal quitted the chapter their numbers would be increased , if not by exalteers , by joining members .

The M . E . Z . having replied , gave " lhe Second and Third Principals . " He said that Comp . W . Farrington , who occupied the second chiir , was in Susiex on important business . He had shown his ability on previous occisions in minor capacities , and when his time came to be installed as First Principal , he would carry out the duties well . That day his place hid been occupied by oie who occupied the position of an honorary member , and to whom they owed much . The Third Principil—Comp . Phillips—was an old Past Master ; but as yet he had had no chance of exhibiting his skill as a Royal Arch Mason .

This toast having been warmly received , Comps , Lardner and Phillip ; brielly responded . The toast of "The Past Principals" was coupled wilh the nime of Comp . R , Evens , and " The Olficers" with the names of Comps . J . VV . Gize , Treasurer , and J . Langstone , S . N . The proceedings then terminated .

Eccentric Chapter , No . 2488 . The installation meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , on the 7 th inst ., when there was a good attendance and some excellent work perf jrnicd . The members present included Comps . j . II . Hawkins , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C . Surrey , M . E . Z . ; VV . Serjeant Lee , H . ; F . Dangevfuld , J . ; W . J . Beard , Treas . ; I . R . Cleave . Scribe E .:

J . A . Harrison , 1 st A . S . ; VV . S . Hooper , C E . Sndlov , VV . E . Girston , J . Kift , J . A . Atkin , R . S . King , J . Woodhouse , Imre Kiralfe , J . VV . Clarke , | . C . Hunting , A . II . Beard , J . Dingerlield , and several others . Visitors : Comps . G . ' F . Edwards , 165 , P . P . G . Org . ; A . Ewen , 540 ; J . Grant , jun ., 170 ; J . H . Dimsdale , 1 ; R . Davies , 12 ; and VV . VV . Lee , P . Z .

Chapter was duly opened , and the minutes confirmed . Five brethren were then exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a very impressive minner , each Principal and officer concerned being thoroughly acquainted with the rituil and rendering it in effective style . Comps . W . Serjeant Lee , F . Dangerlield , and J . R . Cleave , were inducted into the