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banqueted , a very recherche menu furnished under the genial superintendence of Bro . Parkinson awaiting them After the banquet , The VV . M proceeded with the toast list , announcing , to the pleasure of all , that as there was an admirable programme of music prepared , he would refrain from making long speeches , and gave , in right royal style , " The Oueen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ,

M . W . G . M ., " coupling with it " The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , M . W . Pro Grand Master , and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe R . W . Deputy Grand Master , " which were received with enthusiasm , the brethren joining heartily in the National Anthem and " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " " The Provincial Grand Lodge" and other toasts followed .

During the course of the evening , Bro . Dr . A . C . Godfray rnade a presentation of a handsome collar and jewel to Uro . J . Caton , which had been subscribed for by members of the lodge of instruction . The excellent music given formed quite a feature of the evening . Bro . C . H . Wilson , the W . M ., himself a very talented musician , had drawn up what proved to be a very

enjoyable programme . The musical talent of the lodge is strong , and Bro . Wilson could rely on very able assistance from Bros . C . Kingsley as musical director , Middleton , and Adderson , and Messrs . Lander , Gellender aud others . The Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings , and the VV . M . is to be congratulated on the success of this happy gathering , which will long be remembered in the annals of Jersey Masonry . The collar and jewel were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

MALDON . Blackwater Lodge ( No . 1977 ) . —The members of this lodge and several visitors assembled in the lodge room on Monday , the 17 th inst ., for the purpose of witnessing the initiation of two new members and the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . George Brown , Prov . G . S . B ., performed the

ceremony of initiation in a very efficient manner , and then having opened the lodge in the Second Degree , invited the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , to instal Bro . G . A . Eustace , P . M . C 97 , and for some years Sec of lodge No . 1977 , into the chair of K . S . In presenting the warrant to the new W . M ., the Installing Master feelingly recalled the fact that he well recollected its being placed in

the care of Bro . Eustace's father—one of the founders of the Lodge , who had since passed to the Grand Lodge above . The VV . M . appointed and invested his oflicers as follows : Bros . Geo . Brown , Prov . G . S . B ., LP . M . ; Taylor Shires , S . W . ; T . 0 'NeiH , J . W . ; Rev . Thos . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; E . A . Basham , Treas . ; S . Shawyer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; VV . J . Butler , S . D . ; E . E .

Eve , J . D . ; VV . J . Ihrdy , P . M . 1734 , D . C ; E . H . Stevens , Org . ; A . j . Bennett , I . G . ; Morgan , Gooch , and Hance , Stwds . ; and Pearnnin , Tyler . The VV . M . was unanimously elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and the sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to him as a mark of respect and an acknowledgment of his valued and efficient services as Secretary . A vote of thanks having been accorded to the Installing Master , and

two candidates proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , an excellent repast being well-served by Mrs . Hickfoio , of the Blue Boar Hotel . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Each brother at the banquet was presented with a handsome button-hole bouquet , the thoughtful gift of Miss Philbrick , sister of the V . W . D . P . G . M .

PARKGATE . Dee Lodge ( No . 1576 ) . — PRESENTATION TO THE SECRETARY . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge held at the Union Hotel , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . J . M . Gibbs presiding , a handsome present was made by the brethren to the Secretary of the lodge . The presentation was made by Bro . the Hon . H . Holbrook in the

name of the lodge to the Secretary ( Bro . Joseph Clarke , P . M . ) on the occasion of . his marriage , and consisted of a handsome pollard oak writing cabinet mounted in silver , and a gold brooch set with pearls and turquoisj . In making the presentation Bro . Holbrook spoke of the many services rendered to Freemasonry and the Dee Lodge in particular by Bro . Clarke durintr his Masonic career . Bro . Clarke

had discharged the duties 0 ' the various offices which he had filled ( and they were numerous ) in a most efficient manner . He ( Bro . Holbrook ) did not know a Mason who had achieved so much as Bro . Clarke had , considering he was a very young man . He had been Worshipful Master of the Uee Lodge and was now Secretary . He had filled the chair of the Chapter of Fidelity , No . 477 , and was

' rov . Grand Sojounirr for Cheshire . He was J . W . of Lodge No . 19 G , Chester , of Mark Masons , and was Past r ,, ' Grand Steward in that Degree of Masonry . Bro . Clarke , in returning thanks to the brethren for their hands ! me present , said if he could believe all the kind things said of him he should be very proud , but they had ( nut of the hrgeness of their hearts ) placed too high a value

on his poor services . He wouli havi very great pleasure in handing lo his wife the beautiful presents , and tne cabinet he wou'd look upon with pride all his life , and and it would be very fiequently called into requisition Lr the benefit of the Ldge . ' } ' the banquet which Lllowed , " The Health rf Mr . and Mrs . Clarke" was proposed by Bro . John Morris ... ...... ,... ^ v ^ - » ~ , >~ . u . JUIIIl ..... Ills ,

, Th "' a " - a nea r'y response was given by the brethren . ihe writing cabinet , which contains every article requisite 'or the purpose , bore on a silver plate the tolluwing inscripnV ' , \ " Uee Lod K > No - ' 57 - Presented to Bro . Jos . hu L . ' •on his marriage . Aug . iS , 1 S 94 . " Ihe with 1 IS cf ffol < 1 , in tf ! C fo " n of a crescent , set in pearls , has a gold horseshoe entwined , set with 'iir'iuoise .

the 11 ° - arrangements for the presentation and e collection t f the necessary funds were m ist admirably "tried out b y Bro . Lieut . I . VV . Shay , P . M .

PEVENSEY . meP 1 i adriari Lodge ( No . 2483 ) -The installation hell g . »? the brethren of the above lod ^ e was VVrT ., if We . ^ sday , the 19-h inst ., at the Drill Hall , Edward w Q . u ] o ^ jas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . offing i > Stlllwe " . who was supported by the following oln <* rs : Bros . H . J . Capon , J . W . ; A . Gosling , Treas .

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J . Boyles , Sec . ; R . Francis , S . D . , W . R . Griffin , I . D . ; F . Russell , I . G . ; F . C . Golden , Stwd . ; and J . 13 . R . Bays , Tyler . The following- members of the lodge were also present , viz . : Bros . W . E . Morrison , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . S . Catford , P . M .. P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . A . Skinner , VV . M . mo ; P . Boyles , H . Russell , W . Trigger , J . Sargent , G . Nicholson , John White , H . White , C . Chitt ' v , F . A . Hookey , W . Rutter , I . M . Castle . J . Duly , W .

Chapman , C . VV . Smith , and J . Clement . The visitors present inrluded : Bros . G . Clark , 1303 ; R . Hughes , P . M . and Sec . 11 S 4 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . R . VV . Lonsemore . 11 S 4 , P . G . Chap . ; and othres . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . H . J . Capon as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . E . VV . Stillwell , and the charges being

impressively delivered by Bro . W . E . Morrison , P . P . G . W . The W . M . appointed his officers , and those present were invested with the insignia of their respective offices as follows : Bros . Edward W . Stillwell , I . P . M . ; Richard Francis , S . W . ; W . R . Griffin , J . W . ; A . Gosling , Treas . ; VV . Trigger , Sec ; F . Russell , S . D . ; F . C . Golden , J . D . ; J ^ Wood , I . G . ; W . E . Morrison , D . C . ; E . Streets , Org . ; P . Boyles and G . Nicholson , Stewards ;

and J . B . R . Bays , Tyler . Bro . R . Francis was appointed CHarities S ' ew & nl . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Edward W . Stillwell , was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties during the past year . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a banquet , for which Mr . A . G . Moppett catered in his best style . The newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . H . J . Capon , presided .

I he customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., and duly honoured , the Provincial Grand Secretary responding for " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " while Bros , the Rev . R . VV . Loosemore and W . E . Morrison acknowledged " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . E . W . Stillwell , LP . M ., in proposing ' ^ The Worshipful Master , " said that on vacating the chair he

had the honour of instilling Bro . H . J . Capon as W . M . for the ensuing year . He had experienced great pleasure in doing so , for he felt that he wis installing a brother in whose hands the prestige and credit of the lodge were safe for another year . It had been said that Bro . Capon was a young Mison , but , though young , he was a worthy , well-tried man , and the brethren were all proud of him . In submitting the toast he said he was sure all present would

heartily wish Bro . Capon a year of satisfaction and pleasure both to himself and the lodge . The VV . M ., who was warmly applauded on rising to respond , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received the too flattering remarks of Bro . Stillwell . He would , he said , do his utmost to maintain the high character of the lodge , but remarked that though he had been fortunate in seeing the admirable -work of Bro .

Stillwell , he was unfortunate in having to preserve the high level attained hj that brother . It had been truly said that he ( Bro . Capon ) was a young Mason , but he was sure the brethren would bear with him , and assist him in carrying out the duties of his high office . Several toasts of a complimentary character were

afterwards submitted by the W . M ., Bros . J . C . Foran and F " . Lawson Lewis responding for " The Visitors ; " Bro . E . W . StillweU that of " The Immediate Past Master ; " and Bros . R . Francis and W . R . Griffin replying on behalf of "The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s Toast brought the enjoyable gathering to a close .

SPENNYMOOR . Whitworth Lodge ( 1932 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when | Bro . Thomas Black was installed W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Richard Brown . A large company of members and visiting brethren were present , including Bros . Thomas Dunn , P . M . r 24 , P . G . D . of G . ; S . Fielding , VV . M . 2415 ;

Robert R . Coulton , P . M . in , P . P . G . C ; J . Lidster , W . M ., Thomas Banks , P . M ., J . R . Dixon , J . VV ., T . Smith , J . Wright , E . VV . Sant , J . C . Shaw , and J . Bowman , Tyler , all of 1121 ; George Emerson , P . M ., and J . Hughes , Sec of 2010 ; T . R . Blackie , VV . Thompson , and VV . R . Austen , of 531 ; J . Robinson , Soj J . Barnet , I . P . M . 2415 ; Charles Hinks , in ; and J . N . Simpson , P . M . The W . M . subsequently invested his officers as

follows : Charles Scurr , S . VV . ; James W . Rutter , J . W . ; R . Brown , I . P . M . ; Rev . S . M . Thompson , Chap . ; Wm . Cowley , Sec ; Thomas Raine , S . D . ; Robt . Ho < g , J . D . ; J . M . Chisholme , I . G . ; Fred . S . Burnip , Org . ; A . Charlton and J . Fleming , Stwds . ; and Ralph Richardson , Tyler . The lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival at the Town Hill , when a pleasant evening passed .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge was held on the nth instant at the Masi nic Hall , when there were present : Bros . VV . Winget , W . M . ; W . Hersey , I . P . M . ; Jno . Dodge , P . M . P . P . G . T . ; J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; T . H . Wills , P . M . ; Jn > . Taylor , P . M . and Sec . ; S . Wills , P . M . and Chap . ; VV . Taylor ,

P . M . and Sec , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Grant , P . M ., Prov . | . G . D . ; H . R . Beer , I . P . M ., and W . S . Wakeham , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., of 32 S ; J . R . Cull , P . M . 113 S ; J . Pearse , P . M . 1255 ; T . S . Hoyles , W . M ., G . S . Bridgman , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ofW . ; and C . Emmett , I . P . M ., of 135 S ; W . O . Beazley , P . M . 172 ; Dr . J . 1 " . Thomas , P . M . 15 C 2 , P . P . G . D . Mon . ; John Stevenson , P . M . 1942 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Brenr . on . 32 S ; J . M . Davis , S . VV . 24 S ; G . Proctor

2187 : G . Stimp , 32 S ; R . Davey , 1715 ; R . E . Drew , W . M . elect , J . H . Moore , and A . Waycott , of 13 . 5 S ; W . Narracott , P . Besley , Dr . W . Pitt-Palmer , and A . Djlbear , J . D . 0 ( 328 ; A . C . Kellett , 2034 ; V . Tothill , 113 S ; J . C . Hewitt . 95 ; J . VV . McKellar , W . M . elect ; G . West , S . W . ; T . J . Grossman , J . W . ; | . Risdon , S . D . ; C . Hill , ( J . D . ; W . J . Noswocthy , D . C .-, F . C . SanW

Org . ; J . G . Turle , Stwd . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; R . D . Scholes , H . A . Brock , and G . H . Halls . After confirming the minutes , a satisfactory balancesheet was produced by the Secretary , which , after contributing liberally to Charity , showed a balance in hind of £ 24 14 s . 4 d . on the lodge fund account , and £ 26 Ss . 2 d . on the benev-lent account . Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., P . P .

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J . G . D ., with , the assistance of tbe W . M ., then ably and impressively installed Bro . J . VV . McKellar into the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year , who appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Winget , I . P . M . ; G . West . S . W . ; T . J . Grossman , J . W . ; J . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Chap . ; S . Wills , P . M ., Treas . ; j . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ; J . Risdon , S . D . ; C . Hill , j . D . ; W . J . Nosworthy , D . C ; F . C . Sanford , Org . ; R . Pickard ,

I . G . ; J . G . Turle and VV . T . Gale , Stwds . ; and J . E . Newton , Tyler . Bo . Jno . Taylor , P . M . and Sec , was elected Charity Steward and Representative on Committee of Petitions . Bro . Jno . Line , in a few well-chosen remarks , presented , on behalf of the brethren , the retiring VV . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , to which Bro . Winget brielly

replied . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was prepared by Bro . Nosworthy . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the harmonv of the evening enlivened by Bros . Dr . Thomas , G . H . Halls , A . Waycott , and others .

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¦ JERSEY . La Cesaree Chapter ( No . 590 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the Masonic Temple , Stopfordroad , St . Helier ' s , ) on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Among those in attendance were : Comps . Capt . J . C . Barrette , M . E . Z . ; W . Chapman , II . ; Thomas Leat , J . ; Thomas Baudains , S . N . ; H . M . Walden , S . E . : J . Cuminirs . P . Z .:

L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . ti . 244 ; J . L . Boyson , 244 ; J . Hambly , Janitor , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A handsome sum of money was unanimously voted to the Provincial Testimonial Fund , i . e . the life portraits in oil in massive gilt frames of Bro . Colonel E . C .

Malet de Carteret , P . G . M ., Grand Superintendent of Jersey , and Bro . Dr . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M ., and P . G . P . Z . of Jersey , in full Masonic regalia . After the usual routine business had been dispatched , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshment . The M . E . Z . gave the toasts brielly , but to the point , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th instant , at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . VV . Payers , VV . M . ; S . Austin , S . W . ; R . Bradley , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; fftomas , Sec . pro tem . ; j . Cox , S . D . ; W . Bates , J . D . ; Webb , LG . ; Holland , P . M . ; Tailing , Nicholls , Beauchamp , and Ham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cox being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Nichols , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , was the candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to theFirst Degree .

The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Austin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and on notice of motion by Bro . Thomas , seconded by Bro . Cox , it was decided to alter the night of meeting from Monday to Thursday . The lodge was then closed .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 21 i ) .-A meeting was held on the 17 th instant , at the Morland Arms , Addisonroad , N . W . Present : Bros . G . Cockrell , Treas ., W . M . ; G . Copley , S . VV . ; S . Webb , P . M ., J . W . ; G . E . Higginson , P . M ., Preceptor ; II . Lindfield , P . M ., Sec ; R . H . Catling , S . D . ; R . N . Larter , J . D ; A . G . Wedmore , I . G . ; VV . Radcliffe , P . M . ; C . C . Barber , F . II . Greey , H . S . Beaman , L . P . Cordes , C . G . Tremeerand

, P . Rayner . The kdge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Greey being the candidate . Bro . Barber offered himself as a candiJae for passing , anej having answered the usual questions , he wasentrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and immediately resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Higginson , Preceptor , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Copley was elected to the chair for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in due form .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Frascati Restauant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . E . Perry , W . M . ; N . Dukas , S . VV . ; T . Smale , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . E . Willby , Sec ; Thos . Clear , S . D . ; K . Kraus , J . D . ; F . G . Evans , LG . ; Fowles , P . M . ; A . Narten , S . C . Cross , A . Dukas , Martin Gooneratine and Sidney C Cross .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Fowles , P . M . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Martin Gooneratine was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of pissing was rehearsed , Bro . Mirtin Gioneratine being candidite . The 2 nd Section oi the Lecture was

worked by Bro . Paul , Preceptor . Thelodgj being resumed , the VV . M . rose for the first tim ; , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Dukas was elected W . M . lor the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when the votes of the lodge were proposed to be given to Bro . Geo , Hill , P . M . and Treas . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . i 4 ! 5 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales ' Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . F . S ,