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Bro . Carlill Savill , in acknowledging the kind gift , stated that he had most cheerfully rendered what little services he could in connedion with the removal to new lodge premises . Of course , he desired more particularly to serve the interests of his own mother lodge j but , at the same time , he was very pleased to have been able to assist the brethren of ihe De La Pole . Their meetings had been

characterised with the greatest cordiality and unanimity , and he could only say that if it were necessary that the same amount of work should be requiredto be done again , he would gladly be at their disposal . He thanked the W . Master most sincerely for his kind sentiments and the beautiful jewel he had so generously presented to him as a souvenir of the occasion .

The jewel was specially manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London . The brethren then adjourned to the large hall , where the annual banquet took place , presided over by the newlyinstalled W . M ., Bro . J . Bilson , who was supported by a brilliant company of Masons . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Jno . Bilson , submitted , in felicitous terms , the toast of " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the Craft , " which was enthusiastically

received . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., with the other Members of the Royal Family , " eulogised the efforts made by the M . W . G . M . on behalf of the Craft , which were also well supported by other members of the Royal Family .

The next toast , which was duly honoured , was that of "The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right H m . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . Master , and Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Po . vlett , J . P ., D . L ., P . G . W ., D . p . Prov . G . Master . " Bro . W . Hastings Sissons , P . M .. P . A . G . D . C England ,

on rising to respond on behalf of Grand Lodge , was received with loud applause . After thanking the brethren for the great cordiality of the reception accorded him , he said the appointments by the Grand Master were made most carefully and judiciously , and they must not overlook the fact that the higher rank meant increased responsibilities . He ( Bro . Sissons ) considered it a very high

honour when he was made an E . A ., and to be attached to a Freemasons' lodge , but he never expected to be made a Grand Officer . However , by diligence and perseverance on the part of the eminent brethren he saw before him they might also have the honour conferred upon them , and of which he was sure they would be found quite worthy . Freemasonry , with its purest principles , had done much to

promote peace and friendship amongst men , and the rapid strides the Craft had made of recent years would make its influence and power for good felt still more in the future . Bro . C . J . O'Donoghue , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., briefly and humorously responded on behalf of Prov . G . Lodge , paying a special tribute of praise to the Dep . Prov . G . M .,

Bro . Orde-Powlett , for the assiduity he had displayed in personally visiting all the lodges in the province , and making investigations as to the status of those lodges . Bro . J . Frank Nicholson , M . D ., P . M ., gave the toast of "The W . M . of the Kingston Lodge and his Officers . " Bro . Bilson , the newly-installed Master in the chair of K . S ., was , he said , most highly esteemed by all the

brethren . He ( Bro . Nicholson ) had the honour of raising Bro . Bilson to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . during his Mastership in 18 S 4 , and since that time Bro . Bilson had displayed much tact and efficiency in the various offices he had held , in fact , he might say , to their entire satisfaction , and the brethren had shown their sense of approbation by unanimously electing him to the highest position in

the lodge . The officers Bro . Bilson had selected were well known j some had had much experience in Masonry , whilst Others were new to the work j however , he hoped one and all would cordially and loyally support the Master in his arduous duties . The Worshipful Master was received with enthusiasm . He said that at the time when he was initiated as a member

of the Kingston Lodge he had many friends , and he was pleased to say that since then he had made many more . In accepting the position of honour which had been conferred upon him , he was quite aware of the great responsibilities which the office entailed , but he relied upon the support and kindly consideration of the brethren to enable him to discharge those duties . He would no doubt make many mistakes , and in craving their indulgence he ( the W . M . ) would ask them to

" Be to his virtues very kind , And to his faults a little blind , " and at the end of the year he hoped they would realise that their confidence had not been misplaced . He had the advantage of taking up the reins of office at a very quiet time in comparison with the previous year's work , although the 25 th anniversary of the lodge would be celebrated during

his term of office , and was glad to be supported that night by Bro . C . J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., who was the first Mason initiated at the Kingston Lodge . Recentl y they had got into their new home , and they had every reason to be satisfied with their new quarters . He sincerely congratulated his respected I . P . M ., Bro . H . Fawcett Pudsey , upon the successful manner in which he had carried

out a most difficult project in connection with the lodge removal . In conclusion , the W . M . reminded them that much of the success of _ the lodge depended upon the mutual courtesy and consideration which was due from one brother to another , and upon the careful selection of their candidates—viz ., only to admit those who would readily , and at all times cheerfully , conform to those noble principles

and tenets of the Order , which were the foundation and glory of Freemasonry . If they kept these matters in mind , he felt no hesitation in predicting a most successful year . Bro . W . H . Wellsted , C . E ., P . M ., in eulogistic terms proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey ,

and the Retiring Officers , " which was | duly acknowledged . "The Installing Officer , " " The Sister Lodges , " "The Visiting Brethren , " and the T y ler ' s toast followed . Some capital songs and recitations were given , which added not a little to make the gathering a most pleasurable one .

MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and , although the attendance was not quite so numerous as last year at the dedica-

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tion of the new hall , yet a muster of 27 visitors from 17 of the neighbouring lodges showed plainly in what estimation the brethren of this lodge are held in the district . The Provincial Grand Lodge was also well represented , and the show of purple on the dais made an imposing sight , relieved as it was with the light blue of the Craft . The lodge was duly opened by Bro . Walter Bailey , W . M .,

assisted by Br < s . F . H . Hare , S . W ., W . M . elect j W , Wilson , J . W . j T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . j F . J . Crowther , Sec . j J . Wrnnack , S . D . ; T . W . Sproulle , J D . ; A . A Stott , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., D . C . j J . Hilton , l . G . j W Beaumont and J . Milner , Stewards ; W . Booth , Tyler j lohn Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., as I . P . M . j J . K , Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . R . j T . B . Fairclough , P . M . j W ,

H . Wilson , T . R . Maddison , W . H . Wilkinson , J . T . Karras , P . M . j and the following visitors : Bros . K . Williamson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and C K . Hare , P . J . W ., of 521 j Herbert G . E . Green , P . M . 1019 , Prov . G . Sec ; F . Taylor , S . D . 154 ; H . W . Swindells , 1283 ; F . W . Reuss , W . M ., and J . Peace , of 208 ; T . R . Robinson , J . W . 827 j A . Macaulay , P . M ., P . G . R . ; G . H . Winch ,

and J . F . Stott , P . M ., of 25 S ; and T . Norfolk , S . W . 600 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and Bros . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., and A . A . Stott , P . M ., respectively took the S . W . and J . W . chairs . The following brethren then entered the lodge , viz .: Bros . J . H . Simpson , I . P . M . ; James Barker , P . M . j John Walmsley , P . M . j Jas . Walmsley , P . M . j John Crowther ,

P . M . j C . E . Sutcliffe , and M . Deadmanj also Bros . S , Dyson , W . M ., W . E . Smithies , P . M ., T . I . Walker , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Joseph Rhodes , Sec , H . S . Pike , J . W . Bairstow , and T . " Buckland , Treas ., of 123 IJ Rawson Kelly , P . M , P . P . G . W ., J . Jessop , and George Horstall , P . M ., of 1514 J Crossland Hirst , P . M . 1514 and 2261 j W . Forrest , S . W . 221 , and 37 j Alfred Stott , P . M . 1301 ,

P . G . Stwd . j W . Knight , 600 ; and H . Rickard , 61 . Bro . Fairclough , P . M ., presented Bro . F . H . Hare , W . M . elect , and he was duly obligated . Bro . J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., now entered the lodge . Jand Bro . F . H . Hare was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Walter Bailey . The W . M . invested Bro . Bailey with the collar of I . P . M ., and the explanation of the jewel was

given by Bro . John Barker , P . M . Ihe working tools were given by Bros . T . B . Fairclough , P . M ., and W . Bailey , I . P . M . The W . M . then invested the following officers : Bros . W . Wilson , S . W . ; F . J . Crowther , J . W . ; Thos . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ) ; W . Beaumont , Sec . ; T . W . Sproulle , S . D . ; J . Hilton , J . D . j A . A . Stott , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., D . C . j J . Milner , I . G . ; M . Deadman ,

Org . ; W . H . Wilson and W . H . Wilkinson , Stwds . j and W . Booth , Tyler ( elected ) . The address to the Master was given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., to the Wardens by Bro . James Barker , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M . Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks ., was re-elected member of the Charity Committee of the province . Bros . W . H . Wilson and M .

Deadman were elected Auditors . Bros . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and James Barker , P . M ., were reelected members of the General Purposes Committee of the lodge . Two brethren having been proposed as joining member , "Hearty good wishes" were given from Lodges 37 , 61 , 154 , 20 S , 221 , 258 , 521 , 600 , 750 , 827 , 1019 , 12 3 1 , 1283 , 1 3 01 , 1514 , and 2261 , after which the lodge was

closed . It is worthy of note that no less than six P . M . 's took part in this installation , Bro . Bailey , the outgoing W . M ., doing the lion ' s share j this shows that , in the Mirfield Lodge , at any rate , the P . M . ' s " are prepared tj perform any ceremony . " The presence of Bro . J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., afforded the brethren much pleasure ,

he being the oldest P . M . of the lodge and one of its founders . No . 1102 has been honoured with Provincial rank being given to four of its brethren , singularly enough , two Prov . G . Regs , and two Prov . G . S . of Wks ., all four of whom were present at this successful meeting . After the business oE the day was over , the brethren sat down to a banquet in the supper room , under the

presidency of the newly-installed W . M ., who was supported by most of the before-mentioned brethren , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The toast list was embellished with Shakesperian extracts , which added to its interest . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by

the programme of music given by Bros . Rickard , Buckland , Knight , Bairstow , Pickles , Sinkinson , and Smith , whose efforts were much appreciated by the brethren . Once more the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion another of these special meetings of the Mirfield Lodge , so much enjoyed both by the brethren of the lodge and their visitors .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the nth inst ., when a goodly number were present , amongst others , Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England j John Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . j John Chapman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Chap . j John Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Treas . j Thos . Prust , I . P . M . j T . H .

Morgan , W . M . ; T . H . Wills , S . W . ; J . McKellar , J . W . ; John Taylor , J . D . ; S . Wills , I . G . ; if . Hex , P . M ., Sec . ; G . West and Winget , Stwds . j J . E . Newton , Tyler j and J . Mugford , W . M . 32 S . The lodge was opened by the W . M ,, when the minutes of the former meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . A letter of condolence was unanimously directed to be sent to the widow of a deceased brother . Bro . Henley was

passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being ably worked by the W . M . Bro . Chapman then gave his first address on Masonic news . In introducing thesubject , Bro . Chapman said it was not his intention to touch upon historical Masonry , or that of tracing the antecedents of lodges , both departments being already in such able hands , the former in those of Bro . W . J . Hughan , and the latter ,

Bro . Jno . Lane . The primary object was to bring to the notice of the brethren a summary of the most important Masonic events which transpired throughout the world , particularly those under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . The transactions of the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Scotland j the formation of the new Grand Lodge of New South Wales j its recognition by the Grand

Lodges of England and Scotland j the Quarterly Communication to Grand Lodge—all passed under review , to the evident pleasure and profit of the numerous brethren assembled . After a few words from Bro . J . Lane , who referred to the number of lodges which would pass from under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge , the lodge was closed .

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THIRSK . —Falcon Lodge ( No . 1416 ) . —On the 13 th instant , the annual festival in connection with the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall . Bro . John Thomas Hansel ! was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Reginald Hartley , I . P . M . j F . R . Hansell , S . W . j J . H . Buchanan ,

l . W . j T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Greensides , Sec ; W . W . Hall , S . D . j A . W . Cass , J . D . j Rev . Eusebius Richardson , Chap , j A . C . Bamlet , P . M ., D . C ; | . S . Moss , P . M ., Preceptorj Z . Wright , P . M ., Org . ; Henry Longford , P . M ., I . G . ; J . S . Coulson and H . Smith , P . M ., Stwds . j G . Ay re , P . M ., Almoner and Charity Stwd . ; and John S . Farmery , Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held at the Fleece Hotel .

PLUMSTEAD , —United Military Lodge ( No . ' 53 6 ) . —There was rather a thin gathering of the members ot the above lodge on Friday , the 14 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . Lieut . T . Cooper , R . A ., and the S . W . Bro . A . Murdock , being prevented from attending j however , Bro . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., was present , and took the chair at a moment ' s notice , passing Bro . C . Warren and raising

Bro . Rogers in good style . Bro . W . Sandle , of 1936 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Spinks to remove the lodge to the Masonic Hall in Plumstead , and then the lodge was closed in due form . We had forgotten to mention that the lodge was in mourning for the late Bro . Vallom , proprietor of the lodge

room and hotel , who was buried just eight days before the meeting . The supper always provided for the visitors at this lodge , and at which the acting W . M . and several of the officers and brethren sat down , having been discussed , the usual loyal , Grand , Provincial , and personal toasts were honoured , but , on account of the death of Bro . Vallom , no singing

was indulged in . Among the brethren present vvere Bros . W . Moulds , P . M . j W . Seager , J . W . j J . Gee , Treas . j T . Couper , S . D . j W . Musquin , l . G . j W . Sayle , Steward j J . Warren , P . M . 700 j J . J . Jarvis , S . W . 912 j B . Griffiths , J . W . 912 j C Jolly , P . M . 1472 ( Hon . Member 1536 , & c ) , and some iS brethren of the lodge .

STONEHOUSE . —Ebrington Lodge ( No . 1847 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Ebrington Temple , Hobartstreet . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Griffin , was installed . The Installed Masters present were Bros . S . Jew , P . P . G . T . j A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . of W . j J . Lose . C A . Nicholson , and R . Lose , jun ., Prov . G . Purs . ; W . H . W .

Macey , T . Geach , W . H . Williams , and J . Bartlett , all of 1 S 47 ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . ., 189 , P . P . I . G . W . j J . R . Lord , 1247 , P . G . T . j J . Gifford , 2025 , P . G . D . C . j R . Pike , 230 , P P . G . O . ; B . S . Johns , N . Radmore , R . Selmon , and H . Miller , of 159 ; F . R . Thomas , W . M , 189 ; J . M . Hifley , P . P . A . G . D . C ; F . Goodyear , 22 3 j J . j . Meadley , W . M . 230 j J H . Blackell , 1099 j W .

Powell and H . E . Setters , W . M ., of 1205 ,- P . G . L , Pearce and W . H . Hamblvn , W . M ., of 1247 J J- Gidley , 2025 ; O . G . Withell , W . M . 2025 ; W . R . Rawling , W . M . 1071 ; ] . Bray , 1212 j and W . Stephens , 1136 . The following officers were invested : Bros . W . H . Williams , I . P . M . j J . T . Rooke , S . W . j J . Harvey , J . W . j S . Jew , Chap . j C . A . Nicholson , Treas . j J . Lose , Sec ;

G . W . Street , S . D . j B . Michell , J . D . j E . Dawe , D . C . j T . L . Foley , A . D . C . j J . Keast , Org . j H . Roberts , I . G . ; T . Leigh and W . Warren , Stwds . j and J . Bartlett , Tyler . Bro . A . R . Lethbridge was elected to represent the lodge on ihe Committee ot Peritions , and Bro . W . H . Williams as Charity Steward . A handsome gold Past Master ' s

jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . The Prov . J . G . W ., Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., presented to the lodge a framed photograph of the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , as P . G . M . of Sussex , by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , June 22 nd . 1886 .

WINCHESTER . —William of Wykeham Lodge ( No . 1883 ) . —The installation of the Worshipful Master of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the nth instant , at the Masonic Hall , and was very well attended , among the visitors being the following Provincial , Grand , and other distinguished brethren : Bros . W . W . B . Beach , P . G . M . j Jewel , P . G . Treas . ; Groves , P . G . R . ; Wise , P . S . G . D .

Marks , J . 76 , P . J . G . D . ; Jenkins , P . S . G . W . ; Palsgrave , P . A . G . D . C ; Webb , Stwd . 1705 , ; Taylor and Webber , P . G . Stwds . ; Swanborough , W . M . 2016 j and t . Harris , W . M . 76 . The ceremony of installing Bro . J . Greig as Master was performed by Bro . W . H . Jacob , P . M . 76 , the retiring Master . The following brethren were invested as officers :

Bros . Jas . Greig , W . M . j W . H . Jacob , P . M . 76 , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j F . Bascomb , S . W . j S . Frampton , J . W . j F . H . King , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Harrison , Sec ; C . Campbell , S . D . j H . Sealey , J . D . j A . Somerset , Org . j D . Davis , I . G . j E . Snook , D . C . ; E . Chalkley , A . D . C . j J . Silence and S . B . Cook , Stwds . j and C Sims ,

Tyler . The P . G . M . was heartily welcomed , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Jacob for his service as Installing Master . The members and the visitors , about 40 , dined together after the ceremony , and Bro . Greig received a hearty welcome and hopes for a prosperous year of office . Bro . Clowser's catering was excellent , as usual .

HOVE . — Stanford Lodge ( No . 1947 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Hove Town Hall . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . James Eberall , who was supported by the following officers , viz . : Bros . C . Nye , S . W . j E . S . Medcalf , J . W . j J . W . Stride , Treas . ;

W . Endacott , Sec . j J . H . Glassington , S . D . j A . DuPont , D . C . j J . J . Clark , I . G . j W . G . Hughes and A . G . Lamette , Stwds . j and H . H . Hughes , Tyler , The brethren of the lodge present also included Bros . L . R . Styer , P . M ., F . A . Channing , M . P ., C F . Goode , W . Potter , C E . Graveley , E . L . Voysey , F . Dudney , and J . Dudney . Among the visitors vvere Bros . A Lloyd , W . M . 1726 j I . H . Longman , W . M . 56 j H . W . G . Abell , S . W . 1797 ,- T . Webley , J . W . 1466 ; J . H . Gilbert , 1964 ; C . F . Lewis