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they had very little money invested , and a considerable sum was urgently needed . The Benevolent Institution had 375 annuitants on the books , at a cost last year of £ 14 , 500 , and the account was considerably overdrawn . As showing the extent of the Masonic Charities it would be interesting to state the incomes of the several Charities from all sources , as given in their last statement of accounts .
The Benevolent Institution received £ 21 , 374 7 s . id . ; the Girls's School , £ 16 , 768 19 s . 6 d . —to which Sir H . Edwards munificently contributed no less than 1000 guineas ; and the Boys' School , £ 16 , 272 16 s . In addition to the regular work of these three Charities , the Board of Benevolence , whose object was the relief of cases of a temporary character , and who gave assistance in cases of emergency
in grants varying in amount , according to the circumstances of the claimant , up to 40 guineas , had received funds to the amount of £ 10 , 153 . The total income of these several funds reached the sum of £ 64 , 567 2 S . 7 d ., which gave them an enormous power for the relief of their distressed brethren and their families , and was the means of conferring an incalculable amount of good . In conclusion
the speaker expressed considerable dissatisfaction with the manner in which local cases were treated by the Charity Committee of the province . Bro . Mursell , also responding to the toast of "The Charities , " said the office of Steward had given him exceptional opportunities for seeing the immense benefits conferred by the manner in which the funds were
disbursed . He felt himself specially indebted to Bro . Barfield —whose services he was afraid he could not hope to equal —and the brethren of the Londesborough Lodge , for the generous assistance they had afforded on several occasions . The brethren present would be pleased to know that the collection that had just been made in that room amounted
to £ 2 5 s . Bro . Brannon proposed "The Secretary and Officers of the Lodge , " which , after a song by the VV . M ., Bro . Manners , was responded to by Bros . Mursell , Rutland , Leftwich , Cullingford , Taylor , Perry , Roberton , and Young . After the Tyler's toast a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with songs by Bros . Roberton , Poland , Leftwich , Cullingford , and others .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the brethren of this lodge took place on the nth inst ., at the Castle Hotel . The lodge , in the absence through illness , of the W . M ., Bro . Plowman , was opened by Bro . C . VV . Duke , P . M . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . F . ft . Hallett , and the investiture
of his officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . T . H . Markwick , S . W . ; E . Chandler , J . W ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ; E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M ., Sec . j F . Duke , S . D . ; j . B . Foord , J . D . ; VV . S . Allen , I . G . ; C . VV . Duke , P . M ., D . C . ; Woodcock , Org . ; VV . Leslie , Tyler . Bro . C . W . Duke , who was assisted in the installation ceremonies by Bros . Trollope and Hennah , was also elected Provincial Charities Steward . The presentation of a Past Master ' s
gold jewel to Bro . Plowman was deferred , the W . M . expressing a wish to present it when Bro . Plowman was sufficiently recovered to attend the lodge . The business being ended , Bro . F . H . Hallett formally closed the lodge , when the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The newly-elected VV . M . presided , supported by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . Bradnam ; Bros , the Rev . E . R . Currie , P .
G . Chap . ; VV . H . Russell , P . M . ; C . VV . Duke , P . M . ; F . Rossiter , P . M . ; E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M . The visitors included Bros . C . Spelated , W . M . 341 ; J . Brooks , 7 S 0 ; W . Denves , it 10 ; A . W . Tomes , P . M . 1110 ; R . J . Langley , 1 S 42 ; T . P . Campbell , 1842 ; C . R . Chandler , 11 S 4 ; G . Campbell . VV . M . 271 ; VV . Ardley , VV . M . S 71 ;
G . Cole , VV . M . 1636 ; C . H . Haine , W . M . mo , Prov . G . Steward ; E . Bowles , VV . M . 105 C ; J . Bulkeley . The duties of Stewards were admirably carried out by Bros . S . Chandler and J . B . Foord . 'The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured and agreeably interspersed with songs given by Bros . Gloyns , Russell , Markwick , Meadows , Rossiter , and Duke .
NORWICH . —Union Lodge ( No . 52 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , the oldest in the province , was held on Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Norfolk Hotel , St . Giles-street . 'The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Harry Bullard , the recently elected M . P . for the city of Norwich , assisted by bis officers .
Among those presen ; were Bros , the Rev . Sir Wm . Vincent , Bart ., P . P . G . Chap ., VV . M . elect ; Col . C . E . Bignold , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Arthur H . Santy , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Sir F . G . M . Boileau , Bart ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Chas . R . Gilman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; C . A . B . Bignold
P . M . ; H . G . Barwell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . Sec , P . P . G . S . W . ; John B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., P . G . Sec ; Hamonle Strange , 32 , P . M . 1052 , P . P . G . _J . W ., P . G . Treas . ; Col . G . VV . Boileau , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . C . R . Ferguson Davie , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; G . B . Kennett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Rev . Samuel Francis Creswell , D . D _., P . M . ; Rev . VV . M . Pigot , P . P . G . Chap . ; P . H . K .
Roberts , P . G . Stwd . ; J . B . Pearce , R . Wentworth White , R . Percival Novcrre , Mills , Lieut . Bignold , R . N ., Rev . _Cholmeley , P . P . G . Chap ., and J . J . D . Paul , Sheriff of Norwich . Among the visitors were Bros . R . F . Ladell , W . M . 93 ; E . C . Francis , 93 ; John W . French , W . M ., 100 , P . G . Reg . ; Thos . Prangley , VV . M . M 02 , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . J . Butler , W . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; C . VV .
Bacon , W . M . elect , P . P . G . Stwd . ; H . _HarveylGeorge , W . M ., 313 , P . G . Steward ; J . VV . Browne , W . M _., P . G . Stwd . { Freemason ) , and George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , P . P . G . D . C , of S 07 ; W . H . Moss , W . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; R . J . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; I . C . Chittock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., and Charles Thorn , P . M ., P . _PiG . S . B ., all of 943 ; G . B . Jay , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Quartermaster F .
Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., and A . Bullard , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . all of 1500 ; and D . G . F . Gaul , P . M . 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . Stwd . As soon as the lodge was opened , the minutes ot the previous meeting were read and duly confirmed . In the absence of Bro . Major Pennce , W . D . P . G . M ., P . G . D . England , in consequence of severe indisposition , who had
been announced to perform the ceremony of installation , Bro . C . A . B . Bignold officiated , and in a highly effective manner installed Bro . the Rev . Sir Wni . Vincent into the chair of King Solomon . We cannot speak too highly of the manner in which this comparatively young Mason did his work , and upon so short a notice , for it was only at the last hour that Bro . Major Penrice was compelled to re-
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Iinquish the honour of performing the ceremony and entrusted it in the hands of Bro . Bignold . We congratulate Bro . Bignold upon his success , and trust that the G . A . O . T . U . may speedily restore Bro . Major Penrice to a union with his brethren and fellows . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . H . Bullard ,
I . P . M . ; the Rev . W . M . Pigot , S . W . ; T . H . K . Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . C . R . Ferguson Davie , Chap . ; H . G . Barwell ( elected ) , Treas . ; Mills , Sec ; J . B . Pearce , S . D . ; R . P . Noverre , J . D . ; R . VV . White , I . G . ; and W . Murrell . Tvler . Bro . C . R . Gilman was elected
member of the Norfolk Charities Committee . The ballot was then taken for Mr . James Cooper Green and Captain Mason , and they were declared duly elected . Mr . James Cooper and Mr . Green were then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . C . R . Gilman , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a highly
efficient manner . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was duly closed with peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts were given and acknowledged . During the proceedings of the lodge business it was
announced that the brethren had been pleased to subscribe for , and present to , their late Secretary , Bro . Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., who had removed from the city , with a very handsome Past Master's jewel—manufactured by Bro . George Kenning—for his zeal and assiduity in carrying on the affairs of the lodge whilst holding that office . Bro . Cubitt was unavoidably absent ; but a letter from him was
read , thanking the brethren for their kindness , and regretting his absence . We congratulate Bro . Harry Bullard upon his retirement , not only for his successful year of office , but also upon his being elected as a representative of his native city . Bro . Bullard has served the office of Sheriff , and was twice appointed to the office of fllayor of Norwich . He lias ever
been ready to respond to the calls of Charity , and has zealously performed any duties which his fellow citizens have thought fit to throw upon him . We trust the G . A . O . T . U . may be pleased to prolong his life , and give him the prosperity which he so richly deserves .
We also congratulate Bro . the Rev . Sir W . Vincent upon his elevation to the chair of K . S ., and we trust he will have plenty of work to do whilst he occupies that proud position Several songs were sung during the evening , Bro . Geo . Baxter giving the Entered Apprentice's song in truly Masonic style .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —Bro . S . Clarke , the retiring S . W ., was on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., installed as the VV . M . for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Geo . Dunlop , the Senior Past Master of the lodge and Past Prov . G . J . D ., the Board of Installed Masters numbering upwards of 20 , and including representatives of the old
Economy Lodge at Winchester and the lodges in Southampton and the immediate neighbourhood . The newl yinstalled VV . M . subsequently invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . T . Dartnall , I . P . M . ; R . VV . Lees , S . W . ; Osborne , J . W . ; J . B . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . R . Weston , P . M ., Sec ; J . Fewings , S . D . ; H . D . M . Page , J . D . ; C . A . Dyer , P . M ., D . of C . ; TaylerI . G .
, Penny and H . Abraham , Stwds . ; Biggs , Tyler ; and Vare and Harrington , Asst . Tylers . Following the installation a hearty vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . Dunlop , P . M ., for his impressive service , and a similar vote , with a P . M . 's jewel , was tendered to the retiring Master , Bro . Dartnall , for his year's efforts . Subsequently Bro . las . Cole , P . M ., on behalf ot Bro .
Dunlop , asked the lodge's acceptance of his life-size halflength portrait in oil , to be added to the portraits of other Masonic worthies which adorn the lodge . Bro . Cole stated that the gift arose out of a suggestion , made at his installation several years ago by Bro . Dunlop , that , as Senior Past Master of the lodge , he should allow his portrait to be added to others which hang on the walls . Bro . Dunlop had
been a Mason since 1 S 42 , obtained provincial rank in 1 S 46 , and was W . M . of the Royal Gloucester Lodge so long since as 1 S 48 , and he ( Bro . Cole ) thought it spoke volumes for Masonry and the true spirit of brotherhood it inculcated , that at this distance of time Bro . Dunlop should be found amongst his brethren , as opportunity offered , to encourage them by his presence and to afford them the assistance of
his experience . The picture was cordially accepted by Bro . T . P . Payne , the next Senior Past Master , speaking on behalf of the lodge , and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Dunlop for his present , which was unveiled as it hung on the wall amid general cheering . The brethren subsequently partook of their annual dinner , which was provided by Bro . Dartnall .
TRURO . —Lodge Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., for the installation of Bro . G . M . Downing , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was carried out by VV . Bro . T . Chirgwin , P . P . G . S . W ., assisted by a Board of Installed Masters . The presence book was signed by Bros . T . C , Mack , VV . M . ; G . M . Downing ,
S . W . ; J . Tonkin , J . W . ; VV . Middleton , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; W . B . Morris , P . M ., Chap , ; J . Harris , Sec ; W . E . Lukies , S . D . ; VV . T . Hawking , J . D . ; J . Grcenaway , I . G . ; J . Handley , Steward ; T . Kendall , D . C ; J . Langdon , Tyler ; VV . J . Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; VV . Simmons , P . M . ; J . Harris , P . M . 475 ; R . Lean , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . ; J . T . Tillman , P . M . ; E . Edwards , P . M .,
P . P . G . Purse . ; N . B . Bullen , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; H . J . Flinn , J . T . Letcher , W . H . Knight , A . H . Edwards , and 1 . Higgins . The visitors included Bros . VV . J . Collins , S . W . 100 C ; VV . Gibson , 605 ; Rev . R . F . Fraser-Frizell , P . M . SG 9 , P . P . G . C . ; C Tyacke , I . P . M . 1006 ; G . G . Urcn , 1912 ; C . Bryant , W . M . 331 ; J . J ulian , J . W . 33 i ; T . 'Turner , J . W . 1006 ; J . H . Ferris , P . M . 331
P . P . G . R . ; A . Lake , 331 ; I . M . Came , W . M . 75 ; S . Tresidder , S . W . 75 ; VV . J . Carne , _ys ; VV . L . Roive , J . W . 5 S 9 ; T . A . Kistler , P . M . 5 S 9 , P . G . O . ; E . T . Pearce , S . W . 5 S 9 ; G . T . Olver , J . W . 75 ; and C . Kent , J . W . 699 . The Worshipful Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . C . Mack , I . P . M . ; J . Tonkin , S . W . ; W . T . Hawking , J . W . ; W . Middleton , P . M ., Treas . ; W . B . Morris , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Flinn ,
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Chap . ; W . E . Lukies , S . D . ; J . Greenaway , J . D . ; J . Harris , I . G . ; T . Kendall , D . C . ; J . Handley and J . T . Letcher , Stewards ; and J . Langdon , Tyler . Bro . T . C . Mack was appointed Steward of the C . M . A . and B . F . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Bro . T . Chirgwin , the oldest P . M . of the lodge , and Mayor of the city , presented Bro . T . C . Mack with a Past Master's
jewel , beautifully engraved , and a scarf pin , as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the lodge , and an acknowledgment of the distinguished ability with which during the past year he has conducted the work . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . Geo . Kenning , London . The inscription on the jewel was as follows : " Presented to Bro . T . C . Mack , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge
Fortitude , No . 131 , for his zeal and ability as W . M . during the year 1 SS 5 . 12 th January , 1 SS 6 . " Bro . Chirgwin made the presentation in a few well-chosen sentences , and Bro . Mack suitably acknowledged the gift . Bro . Mack afterwards presented to the lodge a handsomely bound volume , consisting of the whole of the summonses issued since the date of his and Bro . Downing ' s initiations . Bro . Mack
and Bro . Downing were initiated on the same night , and now Bro . Downing is Bro . Mack ' s immediate successor as W . M . The volume given by Bro . Mack therefore presents on the first page the names of both the brothers as initiates , and on the last one appears as W . M . and the other W . M .
elect , a perfectly unique coincidence . The'lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , where an admirably appointed banquet was provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and song , glee , and recitation kept the ball merrily rolling . Bro . Lukies presided at the piano .
NEWPORT . —Albany Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on the nth inst ., when Bro . j . G . Garnham , J . W ., was installed VV . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . R . Bird-Cheverton , P . M ., alter which the VV . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . G . R . King , S . W . ; A . Price , J . W . ; Rev . R . S . Wood
, Chap . ; D . S . Spring , Treas . ; T . Kentfield , Sec ; J . W . Wavell , S . D . ; A . _Millidge , J . D . ; J . G . Jones , Org . ; R . B . Cheverton , D . C . ; G . A . Brannon , I . G . ; and C . Knell , Tyler . On behalf of the lodge , the W . M . presented to the
I . P . M ., Bro . Way Buckell , a P . M _.-s jewel in acknowledgment of his valuable and efficient services during the year just closed . The usual banquet was held in the evening , when there was a large attendance , brethren from all parts of the Island and from some of the mainland lodges being present . Loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically honoured .
GUERNSEY . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 168 ) . — The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . Coombes , W . M . ; VV . Thorn , I . P . M . ; F . C . Sparrow , S . W . ; VV . H . Lovell , J . W . ; P . M . 's : T . Pengelley , A . C . Quick , Emra Holmes , T . M . Bichard , and W . Courtenay . Visiting brethren : Bros . T . Le Ray , P . M .
1 S 09 ; T . F . Agnew , P . M . 16 , Grand Lodge of Manitoba ; Dr . Hinton , I . P . M . 84 ; VV . Clarke , VV . M . 84 ; H . Stickland , P . M . 84 ; P . Le Page , 243 ; VV . Helman , P . M . 243 ; J . Bohn , W . M . 243 ; and others . There were present about 75 brethren , and when the Board of Installed Master was formed to induct Bro . Sparrow , VV . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . there were 22 Past Masters
present . Bro . de Jersey , P . M ., Treas ., presented the W . M . elect , and Bro . Smythson , B . M ., Sec , conducted the ceremony with considerable ability . The W . M . afterwards invested his officers , and the usual banquet was spread , the visitors being heartily welcomed as they always are in this deservedly popular lodge . Speech , song , and recitation enlivened the proceedings , and it was at a late hour the ¦
brethren separated . SWANSEA . —Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . — On Monday , the 11 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting for the purpose of installing Bro . H . Taylor , VV . M . elect , P . G . Steward , into the chair of K . S . There were present the following brethren -. Bros . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; F . Bradford , W . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Henry
Simons , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; Thomas Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . E . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas McKim , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . W . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Wm . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; H . Taylor , T . VV . Jones , John Williams , H . R . Lee , James Howell , VV . G . Nicholl , T . H . Morgan , E . G . Protheroe , G . Jasper , R . VV . Ford . E . Nicholls . VV . Griffiths , G . R . Phillips . F .
Cressy , H . j . Thomas , R . J . _Dangerlield , J . L . Smith , J . Bourne . T . W . Gaydon , J . Legg , C . F . Edwards , Rees Jones , G . Pratt , W . Lloyd , G . E . Dowman , David Davies , _T . Martin , and G . Bullerwell , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . C . S . Read , VV . M . 671 ; D . C . Jones , P . M . r 573 , P . P . G . J . W . ; I . R . Davies , P . M . 1573 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Sandbrook , VV . M . IS 73 , P . G . J . D .: T . Walters ,
P . M . 1573 , P . C . Chap . ; J . L . Perrin , P . M . 1573 , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Thomas , P . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Capper , VV . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . G . Hall , P . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . L . Lewis , P . M . 651 , P . P . G . O . ; T . Jones , P . M . 476 ; W . B . Broad , P . M ., P . G . O . ; C . McNamara , 93 ; Neil Leitch , 1573 ; James Griffiths , 1157 : H , Davies , 1323 ; A . Grant , 464 ; T . T . Pascoe ,
T . P . Martin , S . Davies , J . Hughes , J . W ., P . G . Steward ; R . Parry and VV . Terrill , 1573 ; D . Bowen , U . S . A . ; F . Watkins , F . Dowman , 951 ; T . R . Walters , S . W ., and H . Cadle , 47 6 ; and J . W . Ball , 1323 . The lodge was opened by Bro . Fred Bradford , W . M ., who , after the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting , proceeded to instal his successor , which he did in
an able and impressive manner . The Installing Master was much complimented on his excellent rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . Fred Bradford , I . P . M , ; Henry Simons , P . M ., S . W . ; T . W . Jones , J . W . ; VV . Morgan , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; H . N . Lee , S . D . ; James Howell , J . D . ; Thomas McKim , P . M ., D . C ; VV . G . Nicholl , A . D . C ;
T . H . Morgan , I . G . ; E . G . Protheroe and William Evans , Stwds . ; and George Bullerwell , Tyler . After the investing of the officers , the VV . M ., on behalf of the brethren , presented Bro . F . Bradford , the retiring W . M ., the youngest VV . M . who has ever presided over this old centenary lodge , with a very handsome P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , as a mark of theit high appreciation of his services for the past year ,
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they had very little money invested , and a considerable sum was urgently needed . The Benevolent Institution had 375 annuitants on the books , at a cost last year of £ 14 , 500 , and the account was considerably overdrawn . As showing the extent of the Masonic Charities it would be interesting to state the incomes of the several Charities from all sources , as given in their last statement of accounts .
The Benevolent Institution received £ 21 , 374 7 s . id . ; the Girls's School , £ 16 , 768 19 s . 6 d . —to which Sir H . Edwards munificently contributed no less than 1000 guineas ; and the Boys' School , £ 16 , 272 16 s . In addition to the regular work of these three Charities , the Board of Benevolence , whose object was the relief of cases of a temporary character , and who gave assistance in cases of emergency
in grants varying in amount , according to the circumstances of the claimant , up to 40 guineas , had received funds to the amount of £ 10 , 153 . The total income of these several funds reached the sum of £ 64 , 567 2 S . 7 d ., which gave them an enormous power for the relief of their distressed brethren and their families , and was the means of conferring an incalculable amount of good . In conclusion
the speaker expressed considerable dissatisfaction with the manner in which local cases were treated by the Charity Committee of the province . Bro . Mursell , also responding to the toast of "The Charities , " said the office of Steward had given him exceptional opportunities for seeing the immense benefits conferred by the manner in which the funds were
disbursed . He felt himself specially indebted to Bro . Barfield —whose services he was afraid he could not hope to equal —and the brethren of the Londesborough Lodge , for the generous assistance they had afforded on several occasions . The brethren present would be pleased to know that the collection that had just been made in that room amounted
to £ 2 5 s . Bro . Brannon proposed "The Secretary and Officers of the Lodge , " which , after a song by the VV . M ., Bro . Manners , was responded to by Bros . Mursell , Rutland , Leftwich , Cullingford , Taylor , Perry , Roberton , and Young . After the Tyler's toast a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with songs by Bros . Roberton , Poland , Leftwich , Cullingford , and others .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the brethren of this lodge took place on the nth inst ., at the Castle Hotel . The lodge , in the absence through illness , of the W . M ., Bro . Plowman , was opened by Bro . C . VV . Duke , P . M . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . F . ft . Hallett , and the investiture
of his officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . T . H . Markwick , S . W . ; E . Chandler , J . W ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ; E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M ., Sec . j F . Duke , S . D . ; j . B . Foord , J . D . ; VV . S . Allen , I . G . ; C . VV . Duke , P . M ., D . C . ; Woodcock , Org . ; VV . Leslie , Tyler . Bro . C . W . Duke , who was assisted in the installation ceremonies by Bros . Trollope and Hennah , was also elected Provincial Charities Steward . The presentation of a Past Master ' s
gold jewel to Bro . Plowman was deferred , the W . M . expressing a wish to present it when Bro . Plowman was sufficiently recovered to attend the lodge . The business being ended , Bro . F . H . Hallett formally closed the lodge , when the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The newly-elected VV . M . presided , supported by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . Bradnam ; Bros , the Rev . E . R . Currie , P .
G . Chap . ; VV . H . Russell , P . M . ; C . VV . Duke , P . M . ; F . Rossiter , P . M . ; E . VV . J . Hennah , P . M . The visitors included Bros . C . Spelated , W . M . 341 ; J . Brooks , 7 S 0 ; W . Denves , it 10 ; A . W . Tomes , P . M . 1110 ; R . J . Langley , 1 S 42 ; T . P . Campbell , 1842 ; C . R . Chandler , 11 S 4 ; G . Campbell . VV . M . 271 ; VV . Ardley , VV . M . S 71 ;
G . Cole , VV . M . 1636 ; C . H . Haine , W . M . mo , Prov . G . Steward ; E . Bowles , VV . M . 105 C ; J . Bulkeley . The duties of Stewards were admirably carried out by Bros . S . Chandler and J . B . Foord . 'The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured and agreeably interspersed with songs given by Bros . Gloyns , Russell , Markwick , Meadows , Rossiter , and Duke .
NORWICH . —Union Lodge ( No . 52 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , the oldest in the province , was held on Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Norfolk Hotel , St . Giles-street . 'The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Harry Bullard , the recently elected M . P . for the city of Norwich , assisted by bis officers .
Among those presen ; were Bros , the Rev . Sir Wm . Vincent , Bart ., P . P . G . Chap ., VV . M . elect ; Col . C . E . Bignold , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Arthur H . Santy , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Sir F . G . M . Boileau , Bart ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Chas . R . Gilman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; C . A . B . Bignold
P . M . ; H . G . Barwell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . Sec , P . P . G . S . W . ; John B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., P . G . Sec ; Hamonle Strange , 32 , P . M . 1052 , P . P . G . _J . W ., P . G . Treas . ; Col . G . VV . Boileau , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . C . R . Ferguson Davie , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; G . B . Kennett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Rev . Samuel Francis Creswell , D . D _., P . M . ; Rev . VV . M . Pigot , P . P . G . Chap . ; P . H . K .
Roberts , P . G . Stwd . ; J . B . Pearce , R . Wentworth White , R . Percival Novcrre , Mills , Lieut . Bignold , R . N ., Rev . _Cholmeley , P . P . G . Chap ., and J . J . D . Paul , Sheriff of Norwich . Among the visitors were Bros . R . F . Ladell , W . M . 93 ; E . C . Francis , 93 ; John W . French , W . M ., 100 , P . G . Reg . ; Thos . Prangley , VV . M . M 02 , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . J . Butler , W . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; C . VV .
Bacon , W . M . elect , P . P . G . Stwd . ; H . _HarveylGeorge , W . M ., 313 , P . G . Steward ; J . VV . Browne , W . M _., P . G . Stwd . { Freemason ) , and George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , P . P . G . D . C , of S 07 ; W . H . Moss , W . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; R . J . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; I . C . Chittock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., and Charles Thorn , P . M ., P . _PiG . S . B ., all of 943 ; G . B . Jay , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Quartermaster F .
Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., and A . Bullard , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . all of 1500 ; and D . G . F . Gaul , P . M . 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . Stwd . As soon as the lodge was opened , the minutes ot the previous meeting were read and duly confirmed . In the absence of Bro . Major Pennce , W . D . P . G . M ., P . G . D . England , in consequence of severe indisposition , who had
been announced to perform the ceremony of installation , Bro . C . A . B . Bignold officiated , and in a highly effective manner installed Bro . the Rev . Sir Wni . Vincent into the chair of King Solomon . We cannot speak too highly of the manner in which this comparatively young Mason did his work , and upon so short a notice , for it was only at the last hour that Bro . Major Penrice was compelled to re-
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Iinquish the honour of performing the ceremony and entrusted it in the hands of Bro . Bignold . We congratulate Bro . Bignold upon his success , and trust that the G . A . O . T . U . may speedily restore Bro . Major Penrice to a union with his brethren and fellows . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . H . Bullard ,
I . P . M . ; the Rev . W . M . Pigot , S . W . ; T . H . K . Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . C . R . Ferguson Davie , Chap . ; H . G . Barwell ( elected ) , Treas . ; Mills , Sec ; J . B . Pearce , S . D . ; R . P . Noverre , J . D . ; R . VV . White , I . G . ; and W . Murrell . Tvler . Bro . C . R . Gilman was elected
member of the Norfolk Charities Committee . The ballot was then taken for Mr . James Cooper Green and Captain Mason , and they were declared duly elected . Mr . James Cooper and Mr . Green were then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . C . R . Gilman , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a highly
efficient manner . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was duly closed with peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts were given and acknowledged . During the proceedings of the lodge business it was
announced that the brethren had been pleased to subscribe for , and present to , their late Secretary , Bro . Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., who had removed from the city , with a very handsome Past Master's jewel—manufactured by Bro . George Kenning—for his zeal and assiduity in carrying on the affairs of the lodge whilst holding that office . Bro . Cubitt was unavoidably absent ; but a letter from him was
read , thanking the brethren for their kindness , and regretting his absence . We congratulate Bro . Harry Bullard upon his retirement , not only for his successful year of office , but also upon his being elected as a representative of his native city . Bro . Bullard has served the office of Sheriff , and was twice appointed to the office of fllayor of Norwich . He lias ever
been ready to respond to the calls of Charity , and has zealously performed any duties which his fellow citizens have thought fit to throw upon him . We trust the G . A . O . T . U . may be pleased to prolong his life , and give him the prosperity which he so richly deserves .
We also congratulate Bro . the Rev . Sir W . Vincent upon his elevation to the chair of K . S ., and we trust he will have plenty of work to do whilst he occupies that proud position Several songs were sung during the evening , Bro . Geo . Baxter giving the Entered Apprentice's song in truly Masonic style .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —Bro . S . Clarke , the retiring S . W ., was on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., installed as the VV . M . for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Geo . Dunlop , the Senior Past Master of the lodge and Past Prov . G . J . D ., the Board of Installed Masters numbering upwards of 20 , and including representatives of the old
Economy Lodge at Winchester and the lodges in Southampton and the immediate neighbourhood . The newl yinstalled VV . M . subsequently invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . T . Dartnall , I . P . M . ; R . VV . Lees , S . W . ; Osborne , J . W . ; J . B . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . R . Weston , P . M ., Sec ; J . Fewings , S . D . ; H . D . M . Page , J . D . ; C . A . Dyer , P . M ., D . of C . ; TaylerI . G .
, Penny and H . Abraham , Stwds . ; Biggs , Tyler ; and Vare and Harrington , Asst . Tylers . Following the installation a hearty vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . Dunlop , P . M ., for his impressive service , and a similar vote , with a P . M . 's jewel , was tendered to the retiring Master , Bro . Dartnall , for his year's efforts . Subsequently Bro . las . Cole , P . M ., on behalf ot Bro .
Dunlop , asked the lodge's acceptance of his life-size halflength portrait in oil , to be added to the portraits of other Masonic worthies which adorn the lodge . Bro . Cole stated that the gift arose out of a suggestion , made at his installation several years ago by Bro . Dunlop , that , as Senior Past Master of the lodge , he should allow his portrait to be added to others which hang on the walls . Bro . Dunlop had
been a Mason since 1 S 42 , obtained provincial rank in 1 S 46 , and was W . M . of the Royal Gloucester Lodge so long since as 1 S 48 , and he ( Bro . Cole ) thought it spoke volumes for Masonry and the true spirit of brotherhood it inculcated , that at this distance of time Bro . Dunlop should be found amongst his brethren , as opportunity offered , to encourage them by his presence and to afford them the assistance of
his experience . The picture was cordially accepted by Bro . T . P . Payne , the next Senior Past Master , speaking on behalf of the lodge , and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Dunlop for his present , which was unveiled as it hung on the wall amid general cheering . The brethren subsequently partook of their annual dinner , which was provided by Bro . Dartnall .
TRURO . —Lodge Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., for the installation of Bro . G . M . Downing , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was carried out by VV . Bro . T . Chirgwin , P . P . G . S . W ., assisted by a Board of Installed Masters . The presence book was signed by Bros . T . C , Mack , VV . M . ; G . M . Downing ,
S . W . ; J . Tonkin , J . W . ; VV . Middleton , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; W . B . Morris , P . M ., Chap , ; J . Harris , Sec ; W . E . Lukies , S . D . ; VV . T . Hawking , J . D . ; J . Grcenaway , I . G . ; J . Handley , Steward ; T . Kendall , D . C ; J . Langdon , Tyler ; VV . J . Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; VV . Simmons , P . M . ; J . Harris , P . M . 475 ; R . Lean , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . ; J . T . Tillman , P . M . ; E . Edwards , P . M .,
P . P . G . Purse . ; N . B . Bullen , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; H . J . Flinn , J . T . Letcher , W . H . Knight , A . H . Edwards , and 1 . Higgins . The visitors included Bros . VV . J . Collins , S . W . 100 C ; VV . Gibson , 605 ; Rev . R . F . Fraser-Frizell , P . M . SG 9 , P . P . G . C . ; C Tyacke , I . P . M . 1006 ; G . G . Urcn , 1912 ; C . Bryant , W . M . 331 ; J . J ulian , J . W . 33 i ; T . 'Turner , J . W . 1006 ; J . H . Ferris , P . M . 331
P . P . G . R . ; A . Lake , 331 ; I . M . Came , W . M . 75 ; S . Tresidder , S . W . 75 ; VV . J . Carne , _ys ; VV . L . Roive , J . W . 5 S 9 ; T . A . Kistler , P . M . 5 S 9 , P . G . O . ; E . T . Pearce , S . W . 5 S 9 ; G . T . Olver , J . W . 75 ; and C . Kent , J . W . 699 . The Worshipful Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . C . Mack , I . P . M . ; J . Tonkin , S . W . ; W . T . Hawking , J . W . ; W . Middleton , P . M ., Treas . ; W . B . Morris , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Flinn ,
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Chap . ; W . E . Lukies , S . D . ; J . Greenaway , J . D . ; J . Harris , I . G . ; T . Kendall , D . C . ; J . Handley and J . T . Letcher , Stewards ; and J . Langdon , Tyler . Bro . T . C . Mack was appointed Steward of the C . M . A . and B . F . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Bro . T . Chirgwin , the oldest P . M . of the lodge , and Mayor of the city , presented Bro . T . C . Mack with a Past Master's
jewel , beautifully engraved , and a scarf pin , as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the lodge , and an acknowledgment of the distinguished ability with which during the past year he has conducted the work . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . Geo . Kenning , London . The inscription on the jewel was as follows : " Presented to Bro . T . C . Mack , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge
Fortitude , No . 131 , for his zeal and ability as W . M . during the year 1 SS 5 . 12 th January , 1 SS 6 . " Bro . Chirgwin made the presentation in a few well-chosen sentences , and Bro . Mack suitably acknowledged the gift . Bro . Mack afterwards presented to the lodge a handsomely bound volume , consisting of the whole of the summonses issued since the date of his and Bro . Downing ' s initiations . Bro . Mack
and Bro . Downing were initiated on the same night , and now Bro . Downing is Bro . Mack ' s immediate successor as W . M . The volume given by Bro . Mack therefore presents on the first page the names of both the brothers as initiates , and on the last one appears as W . M . and the other W . M .
elect , a perfectly unique coincidence . The'lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , where an admirably appointed banquet was provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and song , glee , and recitation kept the ball merrily rolling . Bro . Lukies presided at the piano .
NEWPORT . —Albany Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on the nth inst ., when Bro . j . G . Garnham , J . W ., was installed VV . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . R . Bird-Cheverton , P . M ., alter which the VV . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . G . R . King , S . W . ; A . Price , J . W . ; Rev . R . S . Wood
, Chap . ; D . S . Spring , Treas . ; T . Kentfield , Sec ; J . W . Wavell , S . D . ; A . _Millidge , J . D . ; J . G . Jones , Org . ; R . B . Cheverton , D . C . ; G . A . Brannon , I . G . ; and C . Knell , Tyler . On behalf of the lodge , the W . M . presented to the
I . P . M ., Bro . Way Buckell , a P . M _.-s jewel in acknowledgment of his valuable and efficient services during the year just closed . The usual banquet was held in the evening , when there was a large attendance , brethren from all parts of the Island and from some of the mainland lodges being present . Loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically honoured .
GUERNSEY . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 168 ) . — The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . Coombes , W . M . ; VV . Thorn , I . P . M . ; F . C . Sparrow , S . W . ; VV . H . Lovell , J . W . ; P . M . 's : T . Pengelley , A . C . Quick , Emra Holmes , T . M . Bichard , and W . Courtenay . Visiting brethren : Bros . T . Le Ray , P . M .
1 S 09 ; T . F . Agnew , P . M . 16 , Grand Lodge of Manitoba ; Dr . Hinton , I . P . M . 84 ; VV . Clarke , VV . M . 84 ; H . Stickland , P . M . 84 ; P . Le Page , 243 ; VV . Helman , P . M . 243 ; J . Bohn , W . M . 243 ; and others . There were present about 75 brethren , and when the Board of Installed Master was formed to induct Bro . Sparrow , VV . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . there were 22 Past Masters
present . Bro . de Jersey , P . M ., Treas ., presented the W . M . elect , and Bro . Smythson , B . M ., Sec , conducted the ceremony with considerable ability . The W . M . afterwards invested his officers , and the usual banquet was spread , the visitors being heartily welcomed as they always are in this deservedly popular lodge . Speech , song , and recitation enlivened the proceedings , and it was at a late hour the ¦
brethren separated . SWANSEA . —Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . — On Monday , the 11 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting for the purpose of installing Bro . H . Taylor , VV . M . elect , P . G . Steward , into the chair of K . S . There were present the following brethren -. Bros . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; F . Bradford , W . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Henry
Simons , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; Thomas Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . E . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas McKim , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . W . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Wm . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; H . Taylor , T . VV . Jones , John Williams , H . R . Lee , James Howell , VV . G . Nicholl , T . H . Morgan , E . G . Protheroe , G . Jasper , R . VV . Ford . E . Nicholls . VV . Griffiths , G . R . Phillips . F .
Cressy , H . j . Thomas , R . J . _Dangerlield , J . L . Smith , J . Bourne . T . W . Gaydon , J . Legg , C . F . Edwards , Rees Jones , G . Pratt , W . Lloyd , G . E . Dowman , David Davies , _T . Martin , and G . Bullerwell , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . C . S . Read , VV . M . 671 ; D . C . Jones , P . M . r 573 , P . P . G . J . W . ; I . R . Davies , P . M . 1573 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Sandbrook , VV . M . IS 73 , P . G . J . D .: T . Walters ,
P . M . 1573 , P . C . Chap . ; J . L . Perrin , P . M . 1573 , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Thomas , P . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Capper , VV . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . G . Hall , P . M . 1323 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . L . Lewis , P . M . 651 , P . P . G . O . ; T . Jones , P . M . 476 ; W . B . Broad , P . M ., P . G . O . ; C . McNamara , 93 ; Neil Leitch , 1573 ; James Griffiths , 1157 : H , Davies , 1323 ; A . Grant , 464 ; T . T . Pascoe ,
T . P . Martin , S . Davies , J . Hughes , J . W ., P . G . Steward ; R . Parry and VV . Terrill , 1573 ; D . Bowen , U . S . A . ; F . Watkins , F . Dowman , 951 ; T . R . Walters , S . W ., and H . Cadle , 47 6 ; and J . W . Ball , 1323 . The lodge was opened by Bro . Fred Bradford , W . M ., who , after the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting , proceeded to instal his successor , which he did in
an able and impressive manner . The Installing Master was much complimented on his excellent rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . Fred Bradford , I . P . M , ; Henry Simons , P . M ., S . W . ; T . W . Jones , J . W . ; VV . Morgan , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; H . N . Lee , S . D . ; James Howell , J . D . ; Thomas McKim , P . M ., D . C ; VV . G . Nicholl , A . D . C ;
T . H . Morgan , I . G . ; E . G . Protheroe and William Evans , Stwds . ; and George Bullerwell , Tyler . After the investing of the officers , the VV . M ., on behalf of the brethren , presented Bro . F . Bradford , the retiring W . M ., the youngest VV . M . who has ever presided over this old centenary lodge , with a very handsome P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , as a mark of theit high appreciation of his services for the past year ,