Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Scientific Lodge , No . 88 . The installation festival of this old lodge , which was consecrated in 1754 , was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Monday , the nth inst ., and was largely attended , about Fo brethren being present . These included Bro . Rev . J . H . Gray , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; Bro . W . A . Scurrah , Grand Std . Br . England , and the following Past and Present Masters—Bros . A . E . Chaplin , W . M ., B . Chennell , T . Hunnybun , T . Nichols , O . Papworth , J . V . Pryor , W . Purchas , F . Piggott , W . P . Spaldinsr , C . H . Banham

1 . L . Rutter , Mullett , and Hazeldme , all of the lodge ; F . W . Potts , W . M ., J . Vail , J . S . Youngman , F . Dewberry , J . Sheldrick . T . Watts , J . Catling , E . VV . Harry , and W . R . Roper , all of 441 ; B . Anningson , S 59 ; W . H . Francis , S 59 ; and J . Turner , VV . M . 2107 . Twenty . eight of the above attended the Board of Installed Masters . The ceremony of installing Bro . William Sindall was very ably performed by the out-going W . M ., Bro . A . E . Chaplin , to whom the lodge then voted a Past Mastec's jewel . The charges were then delivered by Bro . Benj . Chennell , the senior P . M . Bro . F . Piererott ,

P . M ., discharged the duties of D . C In presenting the Past Master , the D . P . G . M . congratulated Bro . A . E . Chaplin on his work in the province and in lodge . Bro . Chaplin , in thanking the brethren , said that beautiful jewel , together with the scroll they had previously given him as a memento of five years' work as Secretary would ever remind him of the kindness he had received and the friendships he had made and cemented in the lodge . The officers for the year are as follows : Bros . W . Sindall , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., W . M . ; A . E . Chaplin , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; J . H . Moyes

P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; H . S . Davison , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; J . Bester , P . G . Purst .. Chap . ; B . W . Beales , jun ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; Major Oliver Papworth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . S ., Sec ; F . J . Moden , P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; W . James , J . D . ; Frank Piggott , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . ; C . F . Charlton , P . P . G . Stwd ., Std . Br . ; J . Morley , Org . ; Arthur R . Hill , I . G . ; B . W . Beales , sen ., P . P . G . Treas ., Stwd . ; and G . A . Allen , Tyler . Two candidates were balloted for and elected , and two others were nominated , as well as a joining member from the Antipodes . The Treasurer ' s account being

found satisfactory , the Charities were thought of , and 10 guineas were voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on Bro . B . Chennell's list . In connection with the banquet , an elegant menu was designed and executed by Bro . W . P . Spalding , which reminded visitors that the first W . M . of this venerable lodge was Bro . Z . Mart ( 1753 ) , and that a centenary jewel was granted during the Grand Mastership of the Marquis of Ripon . The usual toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . W . A . Scurrah , in responding for "The Grand Officers , " ( proposed by Bro . W . P . Spalding , P . M . ) , spoke of the arduous duties performed by Lord Lathom and Lord Amherst , and remarked that Grand Lodge was never better served by Executive Officers than at the present time . He expressed the pleasure which the admirable work he had seen in the lodge afforded him , and said it was a double pleasure to be there as the guest of his ardent co-worker in the management of the Boys' School , Bro . Papworth , their Secretary . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master expressed regret at the unavoidable absence of

his chief , and wished the W . M . of the lodge a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Sindall had been installed by men of repute in the province , Bros . Chaplain and Chennell , and he would find it no light matter to succeed so efficient a W . M . as Bro . Chaplin . Still , having superintended the works of the province , he ought to be equal , and doubtless would be equal , to his duties in lodge , and they all wished him success . The D . P . G . M . also took the opportunity to speak through the Wisbech brethren present to the Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works , and to express the hope that something

was being done in certain parts of the county to form new lodges . The toast of " The Worshipful Master " was received with great heartiness . "The Masonic Charities" found a fervent advocate in Bro . J . V . Pryor , P . M ., and the toast was ably acknowledged by Bros . W . A . Scurrah and 0 . Papworth . Bro . F . Piggott , P . M ., gave a hearty welcome to the visitors , which was acknowledged by Bros . Gilling , S . W . 809 ; W . H . Francis , P . M . S 50 ; Rev . G . B . Finch , Prov .

G . C . ; J . Turner , W . M . 2107 ; and J . Royston , P . M . 441 . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " was given from the chair , and was duly acknowledged by theS . W ., Bro . J . H . Moyes , whose father was such a tower of strength to the lodge , and served as D . P . G . M . for many years . The harmony of the evening was considerably enhanced by some capital vocal efforts , in which Bros . O . Papworth , W . Purchas , E . M . Duncombe , T . Nichols , and W . H . Berridge took part .

Bedford Lodge , No . 157 . This lodge held its first regular meeting for the year on the Sth instant at Freemasons' Hall . In the ordinary course of events this should have been the installation day of a new Master , but the J . W ., who was entitled to go on , elected to serve the final office of S . W . prior to his acceptance of that of W . M . No other brother below the Degree of P . M . being available , the brethren agreed amongst themselves to reelect their present W . M ., Bro . Henry W . Dyne , for a second term , and he , havine

signified his willingness to accept the office , was unanimously re-elected to fill that position once again . This is as it should be , as under his sway and guidance the old Bedford is showing wonderful signs of resuscitation . Its membership during the past 12 months has increased by 50 per cent ., which , according to the oldest Past Master ' s ( Bro . Briggs ) knowledge , is a record . This in a measure may be said to have been brought about by the progressive spirit of the present Secretary , Bro . J . C . Main , P . M ., who ,

observing the number of new lodges being formed and the rush made for the same , consulted with his brother P . Ms , and the other members and pointed out the causes , also showing the effects upon the older lodges , and made certain propositions and carried them , so that it is now possible for a gentleman to be initiated or a brother join the old lodge on equal terms with the modern article . As before mentioned , the lodge duly reinstated its present W . M ., and he appointed and invested as his officers : Bros . R . C . CnA , . 1 T II-:. — . O MI T- „ . _ . T / " ¦ «» ..- _ D »* C .

, Wm . ' Smith / s . D . ; ' H . ' Rogers ' J . D . J E . Cockerell ' . ' I . G . ; ' s . J . Owers , D . C . ; '' C . A Dyne , A . D . C ; W . Larner , P . M ., and W . E . Dyne , Stewards ; and E . Mallett , Tyler . Thc _ lodge mctat four o'clock p . m ., on account of the heavy programme before itthree raisings , two passings , and four initiates—the Past Masters of the lodge , Bros . Burton , Jones , and Main , lending willing assistance , and were very worthily supported by Bros . Hill , S . D . ; E . Cockerell , S . W . pro tern . ; Sam Owers , and VV . Smith , and very expeditiously the whole thing went—as a visitor afterwards observed that he never

saw such unanimity and concord in his life before—the officers seeming to work in a wonderfully harmonious manner . The lodge presented the usual handsome Past Master ' s gold jewel to the W . M ., per Bro . Richardson , I . P . M ., who , in a few felicitous words , expressed the feelings of the lodge , and the W . M . replied with that good taste so proverbial of himself . Bro . Richardson , I . P . M ., signified his intention to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and was promised support from the lodge and also by its members individually .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tivern , where a very enjoyable banquet was presented . The visitors were Bros . A . Sproat , P . M ., Treas . 1327 ; J . H . Codling , 2572 ; H . B . Green , 1 S 08 ; P . C Walker , I . P . M . 2006 ; E . Morgan , 12 SS ; C . Reeve , P . M . SiO ; H . Grimwade , 2601 ; F . Verley , P . M . 12 G 0 ; G . S . Smith , 11 S 5 ; F . Daw , 1949 ; and Wm . Graves , Org . Some fiist-class music and singing was furnished by Bro . Harradine and cornet solos by a budding " Levy , " which terminated a late , but pleasant , meeting . - -

Domatic Lodge , No . 177 . t One of the most interesting and successful gatherings of this ancient lodge took P ace on the Sth instant , when a large number of brethren assembled at Anderton's Hotel , Heel-street , to enjoy the goodly entertainment provided of excellent working and bountiful hospitalityand lastbut not leastto congratulate the worthy SecBro . T .

, , , , Morris , in seeing his son , Bro . T . N . Morris , installed into the chair of K . S . that alternoon as W . M . of the lodge , and his grandson initiated . A reputation for a high standard of excellt nee in work ng creates a responsibility which some Masonic lodges might shrink from , but the visitors to the above-named lodge discovered that the determination of the W . M . and officers to maintain the character and prestige which this

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ancient lodge has gained in the past has been amply justified , and the personnel of the officers leaves no room for doubt that for , at any rate , many years to come , there is no fear of falling off in point of excellence . The lodge was opened in the presence ot a numerous gathering of members and visitors , including the following : Bros . T . H . Hobbs , W . M . ; W . S . Wigmore , I . P . M . ; C . N . Morris , S . W . ; W . S . Andrews , J . W . ; James Stephens , P . J . G . VV . Bucks , S . D . ; T . Morris , Sec . ; T . S . Smith , D . C . ; John Anley , Treas . pro fern . ; R . B . Hopkins , Orp . ; T . C . Edmonds , Tyler ; W . Reece , J . Blades , Victor E . Gammon , R . E . Clarke ,

J . W . Sydney , J . Webster , W . Murell , T . G . Newitt , P . S . Wallis , Fisher , G . Everett , H . J . Selby , W . S . Birch , Frank Williams , Jas . J . N . Morris , F . VV . Archer , G . H . Bower , John Hart , J . M . Barker , W . S . Birch , P . S . Wallis , W . S . Wigmore , P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; Harry Price , P . M . ; Alfred Piper , P . M . ; P . Pierpoint , P . M . ; W . M . Foxcroft , P . M . ; R . Salmon , P . M . ; and Edward White , P . M . Visitors Bros . F . R . W . Hedges , PiG . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . I , for Girls ; A . S . Bennett , 44 , P . P . S . G . D . ; Herbert Black . P . M ., P . G . D . C . Herts ; A . G . Hayman , 2005 , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . Avery , 463 ; D . W . Sargent , W . M . 2305 ; John Lodge , 230 S ; Henry

Morris , P . M . 1273 ; J . A . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; W . Green , W . M . 2099 ; J . C Hill , S . W . 1572 ; J . H . Payne , 733 ; Lewis Lake , S 7 ; E . Hobbs , J . D . 230 S ; Fred . Defrics , P . M . 2 ; oS ; Geo . Palmer , D . W . S . Argent , W . M . 2305 ; W . Powell , W . M . 2206 ; J . T . Davis , W . M . 134 S ; V . Newell , Fred . K . Davis , 2426 ; Saunders , 230 S ; H . Denny , W . M . 1671 ; G . Palmer , 2467 ; Fleck , W . M . ; VV . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; W . Roght , P . M . ; T . H . Mills , and others . _ After the usual formal business of reading the minutes of the last general meeting , and the passing and raising of brethren , Bro . T . N . Morris , S . W ., was presented to receive the benefits of installation , and was duly placed in the chair and invested his

officers as follows . Bros . 1 . H . Hobbs , I . P . M . ; W . S . Andrews , S . W . ; James Stephens , P . J . G . VV . Bucks , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Thomas Morris , Sec ; ] . Anley , jun ., S . D . ; W . Hanes , J . D . ; T . S . Smith , I . G . ; R . B . Hopkins , Org . ; P . S . Wallis , D . C ; F . G . Newell , A . D . C ; H . N . Price , P . M ., and P . V . Newell , Stwds . ; and T . C . Edmonds , Tyler . A ballot was then taken for four candidates and having proved in their favour , they were initiated in a masterly style by Bro . Morris . After " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors the lodge was closed , and tbe brethren adjourned to a racher . he banquet , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were most forcibly given and right loyally received .

The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at the same time expressing the pleasure he felt in having as a visitor Bro . Hedges , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . I , for Girls . Bro . Hedges , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Domatic Lodge for the splendid reception given him that evening as representing Grand Lodge .

In proposing the toast of "TheW . M ., " Bro . T . H . Hobbs , I . P . M ., reminded the brethren that no member of the Domatic Lodge was more loved and respected than Bro . Thomas Morris , their worthy Secretary , whose son was now their W . M ., and he , therefore , had the greatest possible pleasure in proposing the toast . The W . M ., in acknowledging the enthusiastic reception of his name , said he would do his best to carry out the duties of the chair in the efficient way hitherto done by his predecessors .

The toast of "The Initiates" was responded to by Bros . Morris , Trimmer , Williams , and Stringer , each of whom expressed a hope to become true and lawful brethren . The W . M . next proposed " The Masonic Charities . " He said he was glad to see the worthy Secretary of the Girls' School amongst them that evening . He intended to go up as Steward at the next Festival , and he hoped to be able to take up 100 guineas . He had , therefore , the privilege of calling upon Bro . Hedges to reply . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G ., who was received with true

Masonic "fire , said , on behalf of the three great Charities , they each required all the help it was possible to give them . As regards the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , there were 400 annuitants , and the sum to be distributed during the current year would be over £ 16 , 000 . The Boys' School had 270 boys to look after , and many more were waiting to be elected . The Girls' School had 26 S on the roll . At the last Cambridge Local Examination the whole of the 31 girls who were entered had been successful in

passing—in several cases with honours and distinction . That was the fourth year in succession that all the candidates had satisfied the examiners . In music , also , all the candidates that were sent to the R . A . M . passed , and Dr . Martin , Organist of St . Paul ' s Cathedral , was so delighted , that he told the Matron that any recommendation they might require they were to refer to him . In conclusion , Bro . Hedges strongly advocated the claims of the Institution .

We have no doubt that Bro . Hedges s strong appeal to the brethren of the Domatic Lodge will receive their hearty support , and we may add that the esteemed Treasurer , Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treasurer , some time since proposed that the sum of 25 guineas from the lodge funds should be voted annually to one of the Misonic Charities . This year it will be devoted to the Girls' School . In giving "The I . P . M . and Past Masters of the Lodge , " Bro . Morris , the W . M ., stated that Bro . Hobbs had proved himself a thorough Master ; he had therefore very great pleasure in presenting him with a Past Mister ' s jewel , and , on pinning it on his breast , said : May it ever remind you of your pleasant year of office as W . M . of the Domatic Lodge .

Bro . Hobbs , in repl y , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the beautiful jewel , and anj thing he could do for the benefit of the lodge he would do so with the greatest pleasure . Bro . Ferguson , P . M ., stated that he was delighted to see Bro . Morris installed that afternoon . A son of a worthy father , he had no doubt whatever of his proving himself a unique Master . Bros . Walford , P . M . ; and Pierpoint , P . M ., also responded in brief and happy terms .

TheW . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " remarked that it was a toast always received there in a cordial manner . They were honoured by the presence of a goodly number , and they were all welcome . Bros . W . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1573 ; Herbert Black , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . Herts ; and Denny , W . M . 1 C 71 , responded . "The Treasurer and Secretary and Officers of the Lodge " having been given and responded to , the Tyler's toast brought the successful meeting to a close .

This lodge is most ably conducted , and may congratulate itself upon possessing not only a Secretary who is devoted to his work an J a Treasurer who guards its fuads , but a W . M . who has the affection and respect of every member of the lodge , who know his worth and kindly disposition . An excellent musical entertainment was carried out , in which the following took part : Miss Emily Foxcroft ; Bro . James Stephens , P . J . G . W . Bucks ; Mr . A . Davis ; Bro . Wingrove Ives ; Mr . Harry Hudson ; Stuart Lane ; and Bro . R . B . Hopkins , who has had the honour of performing by special command before her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family .

Lodge of Friendship , No . 206 . The installation meeting of this old-established lodge was held oa Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , E . C , when there were present Bros . Kiver , W . M . ; Bloxham , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; Nissen

J . D . ; S . Gammon , P . M ., Treas . ; A . R . Rumsey , P . M ., Se . \; Clarke , I . G . ; H . Wharton Wells , Org . ; Arber , P . M . ; Gowland , P . M . ; Hunill , P . M . ; Burgess , P . M . ; Marquis , P . M . ; Heron , P . M . ; Kiver , P . M . ; Count , Norden , Bailey , Shearsmith , Uodd , Bateman , F . Dodd , Souther , and others . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . H . Whitney , W . M . ; M . A . Krellwitz , P . M . in ; C . F . Pailthorpe , E . P . Luke , D . P . Holness , P . M . ; and C Evans , P . M .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of tbe previous mee ' . ing read and confirmed . Mr . C . E . Chatten was initiated , the ceremony being performed by Bro . E . Squirrel , P . M ., in the temporary absence of the VV . M . The installation of Bro . Edwin Birch Bloxham as W . M . was next proceeded with , Bro . Squirrel , P . M ., acting as the Installing Master . The newly-installed Master then proceeded to invest his officers as foil JWS Bros . Kiver , I . P . M . ; VV . E . Jones , S . W . ; A . II . Jones , J . W . ; S . Gammon . P . M ., Treas . ; A . R . Rumsey , P . M ., Sec . ; J . L . Missen , S . D . ; R . F . Clarke , J . D . ; G . C . WiV . iams , I . G . ; H . W . Wells , Org . ; and G . A . Ball , Tyler . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

in proposing the toast of " fhe VV . AL , " Bro . Kiver , I . P . M ., took the opportunity of observing that the lodge was fortunate in having selected for their Master for the ensuing 12 months , a brother who had evinced so warm an interest not only in the work