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NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The election meeting of the above prosperous lodge took place on Tuesday , the sth inst ., at the 'Three Crowns Hotel , Bro . J . Savage , VV . M ., in the chair , assis-ted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . J . Paul , I . P . M . j . A . T . Ives , P . M . ; J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon ) . ; C . H . Canning , S . W . ; C Wood , J . VV . ; C . Jolly ,

P . M . and Sec ; Dr . W . Vance , P . M . and Treas . ; A . Knight , S . D . ; C . Powling , J . D . ; B . Curtis , I . G . j J . Glading , D . C ; J . Dele , Stwd . ; F . * Burstow , VV . M . 212 ; A . Ketile , 1585 ; F . Widgery , 449 ; and some 50 brethren of the lodge . The lodge having been ^ opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bros . Baker and Lowe were passed , and Bros .

Byers and Ward were raised , both ceremonies being faultlessly _ worked by the VV . M . and his officers . Bro . C . Canning , S . VV ., was then unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Dr . Vance was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gaskill , Tyler . Bros . Turvey and Carter were elected Auditors . It was then unanimously resolved— " That Bro . Savage be presented with a Past Master's jewel , of the value or 10 guineas , and

also a Past Master's collar , to mark the esteem of the brethren , and for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office . " He and the elected officers having severally returned thanks , the by-laws were read , and the Iodge was closed . After partaking of a substantial supper , the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , and personal toasts were honoured , and harmony reigned supreme .

BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held , and St . John ' s Festival celebrated , at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 7 th instant , when Bro . Benjamin Smith , was duly installed W . M ., for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Seward , in the presence of the following brethren : Bros . C W . Fincken ,

S . W . ; W . Senior , J . W . j W . J . Frankland , Sec , J . Cheatter , S . D . j J . S . Ingall , J . D . ; C Lingard , I . G . j Benj . Smith , D . C . ; H . Fountain , Org . j J . H . Smith and F . C . Browne , Stwds . j T . VV . Embleton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M . ; J . H . Gration , " P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; VV . R . Massie , P . M . j J . Sutton , P . M . ; W . J . Lowrance , P . M . j E . J . Massie , P . M . j

Geo . Sykes , P . M . j G . Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . W . j Nichols , Watson , Nash , Braithwaite , Longley , Johnson , Jackson , Coles , Davies , Tallents , A . Gration , Hutchinson , Squire , and Harrison . Visitors : H . Smith , D . P . G . M . 302 J L . Bancroft Cowardj W . M . 904 j W . G . Haggard , 904 j W . Ashe , VV . M . ioigj T . Wilkinson , P . M . ; J . Reed , Joe Smith , W . M . elect 904 ; E . Billington , I . P . M . 1462 ; W ,

Dickie , P . M . 904 ; F . Romain , 904 ; G . Taylor , Sec . 1462 ; S . Slack , P . M . 910 ; J . Hartley , P . M . 495 ; C . F . Wike . P . M . 279 ; R . Ruff , J . W . 1462 ; and J . Lund , S . W . 1462 . The W . M . elect , Bro . B . Smith , was presented by Bros . J . H . Gration , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., and S . C . Alderson , P . M ., forthe benefit of installation , which ceremony was

undertaken and most efficiently performed by Bro . W . R . Massie , P . M . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Smith was inducted into the chair of K . S . Bro . Smith was then saluted , after which Bro . W . R . Massie , P . M ., concluded his duties as Installing Master , and the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . C . F . Seaward , I . P . M . ; W . Senior , S . VV . ; VV .

J . Frankland , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Coombe , M . A ., Chap . ; T . W . Embleton , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . S . Ingall , Sec ; C . Lingard , S . D . ; H . Fountain , J . D . ; C . W . Fincken , D . C ; W . W . Hutchinson , Org . ; J . H . Smith , I . G . ; F . C Browne , T . Braithwaithe , J . F . M . Coles , and S . Squire , Stwds . ; and E . J . Massie , P . M ., Almoner . The VV . M . afterwards presided at the banquet , and was supported by Bros . Hy . Smith , Dep . Prov . G . M . W . Yorks ; T . W . Embleton , P . P . G . W . ; G . Newton , P . P . G . W . ; J .

H . Gration , P . P . G . Treas . ; S . Slack , P . P . G . D . of C ; C . F . VVike , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Leicester ; C . F . Seward , LP . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; W . R . Massie , P . M . ; S . C Alderson , P . M . ; VV . J . Lowrance , P . M . ; J . Sutton , P . M . ; and E . J . Massie , P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , whilst the proceedings were enhanced at intervals by music . A most enjoyable evening was closed with the toast of " All poor and distressed Masons . "

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met at the Rose and Crown Tavern on the 1 ith inst . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx ., W . M . ; Drummond , S . W . ; E . Dare , J . W . ; Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Peat , Sec ; Sapsworth , S . D . ; Grant , J . D . ; Bond , J . G . ; SpoonerD . C ; HuntStwd . ; F . Chandler

, , , P . M ., P . A . G . P . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Piggott was passed . Bro . Drummond was elected W . M , ; Bro . Featherstone , Treas . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The by-laws were read , and the audit appointed to take place half-an-hour before the installation ( "eeting in June . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the

W . M ., who was also elected to represent the lodge as Reward to the R . M . I , for Boys for 1889 . Bro . F . Chandler , P . M ., gave a notice of motion— " That , in consequence of the meetings having been changed from the winter to the summer and autumn months , the advisability , amoving the lodge to Hampton Court , or some other

r \»? resort , be discussed at the next meeting . " Bro . *• W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., sent an apology for ° , ? . 'Jattendance through indisposition . 1 he lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . term ^ T ? aS ' and songs followed > and the proceedings

, „ f "ANKLIN .-Chine Lodge ( No . i 88 ) .-The » h . nA ? " * eetin 8- of this lodge was held on the 31 st ult ., Alfr *^ ^ foll ° wing were present : Bros . F . Cooper , W . M . ; Co ' MU . pM ? , han , '„ -F / -S A * F ' * > S-w-i L * A GDP J- ^ - ' R - Y s > * ¦ > J * BaiIe y * P M p * - C-Vnw \ £ reas * 5 H * A * Matthews , S . D . ; J . W . Sft P . 1 G . H . Matthews , Tyler ; F . Newman , W rt * i « : **? -G . VV . ; G . H . Moodman , A . J . Cooper , son a '„ y ° g , ^ » R * Kearns * w- H * Wiliis > W . Thompson , and F . White Popham , J . P . Visitors : Bros . G .

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Cluett , 1 S 69 ; G . A . Brannon , 151 ; James Lowe , P . M . 175 , P . P . J . G . D . ; O . Gabell , P . M . 175 ; J . W . Fair , 175 ; H . Durrant , P . M . 175 ; J . Ellery , 175 ; F . Ausle , W . M . 551 ; Cole Nodman , 551 ; F . H . Sheppard , 551 ; R , Tolman , 551 ; G . Withers , 1 S 69 ; and D . Lloyd , 1314 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . A . F . Swayne , S . VV ., was installed in

the chair of K . S . by Bro . F . Newman , P . M ., in a very impressive manner , and the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Devon , announcing that Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M . 1 SS 4 , had been elected honorary member of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 . An extract from the Freemason was read , associating the

honour with the Shanklin Masonic Exhibition in 1886 , the largest exhibition held in England . A resolution was proposed to the effect that the Chine Lodge highly appreciated the honour paid to Bro . Greenham , and identified the lodge with it by conveying to the Jordan Lodge that this special distinction was valued by all the members . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Queen and

Craft , " and said the'first toast he had the honour that evening of proposing was that of the Queen . That he fancied was sometimes looked upon as a duty toast , but certainly never at a meeting of that kind , tor there was no doubt Freemasons were the most loyal of men . He asked them all , right loyally , to drink the health of that gracious lady , who , for more than 50 years , as a Queen , a wife , and

a mother , has worn the white flower of a spotless life , and who , notwithstanding her exalted position , is , on every occasion , ready to sympathise with and help the lowliest of her subjects . He gave them long life , health , and happiness to their Queen , and prosperity to the Craft . The W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and said he now rose to propose the health

of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Masterof England . Thc toast of their future King was one ever cordially welcomed by Englishmen and Masons , who well knew how to appreciate the untiring eff jrts made by him for the nation ' s good ; his energy in all good works , and his never failing in that of Masonic virtue and charity , was a bright example to all of them , and when , in years to come , he

was called on to rule over the destinies of this mighty Empire , he was sure he would be the most popular Monarch England had ever had the honour of greeting as King , and one who had won the esteem of every member of the Craft . The Worshipful Master then rose , and said he had to propose "The Health of the Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M .,

and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Of course , the brethren would understand it was quite impossible for their Grand Master to be always present at Grand Lodge , and he , therefore , appointed deputy Grand Officers , who were the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom . The amount of time they devoted to Masonry and the manner in which they performed their duties was

wellknown . They were evidently the right men in the ri ght places , and he had great pleasure in proposing their health . Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., submitted . the next toast"The P . G . M . of Hants and Isle of Wight , Bro . VV . W . B . Beach ; the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Le Feuvre ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past" —speaking most eulogistically of their services to Masonry and the

province . Bro . F . Newman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., responded , saying it was a privilege he often had of responding to that toast , and it was a great privilege to refer to such an excellent Mason as Bro . VV . VV . B . Beach , who for 20 years had ruled over the province , and the esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the fact that the largest sum of

money was subscribed when he recently presided over the Masonic Grand Festival . The Province of Hants and Isle of Wight was an important one , and two Grand Treasurers elected in succession were both from that province—an honour never previously conferred by Grand Lodge . Bro . F . Cooper , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S ., said he gave the toast of " The W . M . " with great pleasure , alluding to the great

interest the W . M . took in Masonry . He looked forward to a very successful year of office under Bro . Swayne . He was initiated in the lodge , and had constantly shown , by kindly acts and steady progress to the high position he held that day , that his interest in Chine Lodge was very great ; and he felt sure he would do all in his power to promote the welfare of the Iodge .

The toast met with a most enthusiastic reception , and musical honours . The VV . M ., who was well received , replied , and said the speech was assuredly the one that he approached with the most diffidence that evening , for the very kind way in which his health had been proposed and drank by the brethren made him only the more aware of his numerous

shortcomings Still , relying on the kindness and experience of the Past Masters , and the indulgence of the brethren , he accepted the honour offered to him of becoming their VVorshipful Master for thc ensuing yearj and he only hoped , when his term of office expired , he should deserve some small portion of the very kind things that had been said about him , and that he should perform his duties in a

manner to bring no discredit upon Chine Lodge . Masonry had a great future before it , and he hoped all present would agree with him that it was not numbers which they wished to join their lodge , but moral , sober , and upright men , who would be an honour to an honourable Society and never by word or deed bring discredit upon their Iodge . In conclusion , he would ask them to help him to keep

harmony in the Iodge by always entering it in a true Masonic spirit , remembering Masonry was Masonry , and leaving behind any grievances or differences they had in private or business matters , ever remembering unity was strength . Bro . Lewis Colenutt submitted the toast of "Bro . Cooper , I . P . M ., " and alluded to his many services to the

lodge , being one of the founders , and holding the office of Treasurer every year , except the two years when he presided over it as W . M . Bro . Cooper , _ I . P . M ., expressed , in warm terms , his thanks for the kindl y manner in which the toast was given and received .

Bro . F . Newman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., submitted the toast of " The Trustees of the Lodge . " That was a toast not so well known in every lodge , because in many there was no property to place in the hands of Trustees . The post was one of great responsibility , but , thanks to the energy of the Past Masters of Chine Lodge , and to Bro . Alfred Greenham in particular , the responsibility as

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Trustee was materially decreased , and now they had a very valuable property to take care of . He coupled with the toast one whose name was known , not only in Shanklin , but known and honoured all over the island and far beyond it—Bro . F . White Popham . His interest in Chine Lodge had been evidenced not only by the services he rendered at its formation , * but had been repeatedly shown since .

The toast was received with loud and long continued applause , and musical honours . Bro . F . White Popham responded on behalf of the Trustees of the Lodge , and alluded to the time when he was asked as a Freemason to stand in the gap , and he did so with much pleasure . It was a time , no doubt , then , of great responsibility , but now , by the efforts of several W .

Masters , the debt had been so much reduced that he felt sure the future of Chine Lodge would be a prosperous one , and concluded by congratulating the members on the position held by the lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Installing Master , " and said he rose with the greatest pleasure to propose the health of the Installing Master ,

Bro . Francis Newman . When he was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , he it was who performed that ceremony , and in such a way that it left a lasting impression on his mind , and induced him to venture to trespass upon his kindness by asking him to install him that day , and he was sure every brother present would agree with him in saying that he performed that ceremony

in a way few could equal and none excel . He has certainly shown us that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well . Bro . Newman might well be called the father of the Chine Lodge , as he thought he was correct in saying he initiated and installed nearly all the original members of Chine Lodge . He took that opportunity of thanking him

for his presence there that night , and expressing a hope , which he was sure would be echoed by all the brethren present , that they might have the pleasure of seeing him on such occasions as those for many years to come . Bro . F . Newman expressed his thanks in a suitable speech , thanking them ill for the kind reception given to the toast .

" The Masonic Chanties was proposed by Bro , McQueen , and the Tyler ' s toast was then given , and brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . sj ) . —A meeting was held at Bro . Harvey's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , on Fridav , the ijth inst . Present : Bros . Baker , P . M ., W . M . j Harvey , P . M ' ., S . W . ; Harnell , J . W . ; Baker , Preceptor ; G . Deaton , Sec ; Grove , S . D . ; Deaton , J . D . ; Blum , I . G . ; Wingham , P . M . ; Blundell , P . M . ; and others .

The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees . J . he ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The ist Section of theSecond Lecture was worked . It was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . Baker , and seconded , " That Bro . Harvey , P . M ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week , " which was carried unanimously . The ollicers having been appointed in rotation , the lodge was closed .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 .. —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ,, at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dixon , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W . ; Amos , J . W . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . ; J . H . Morgan , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . j J . Penney , P . M . ; Emblin , Varrall , fenrose , Tims , Turpin , Sayers , Percy , Drynan , and Campbell . Bro . Sikes was a visitor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sikes personating the candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were put by Bro . Emblin , W . M . ot the parent lodge , and answered by the members . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and thc ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Turpin being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Faulkner , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . AU business being ended , tne lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 $ 3 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the igth inst ., at the Eagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV . Present : Bros . J . Page , W . M . j VV , J . Stratton , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , Treas .,- J . Cutf , dec . ; R . T . Dillon , S . D . ; A . E . Carter , J . D . ; G . Harford , I . G . ; Dillon , P . M . ; Biorn , P . M . ; VVood , Shaw , Wherle , Beaver , Nightingale , Friedlander , Nerwich , Wells , and Hill .

The lodge was opened in dne form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Beaver candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the chair having been vacated by Bro . Page was taken by Bro . Biorn . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed . The ist Section of the First Decree was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 15 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; H . D . Aslett , S . VV . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; J . Cummings , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; T . Stonnill , I . G . j J . Pattison , I-I . Cotton , and E . F . Nash . The lodge was opened in due form , aud the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stonnill having given

proofs of his proliciency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Johson having given proots of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Jobson , of the mother lodge , was elected a member . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Aslett was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present 1 Bros . J . C . Yates , VV . M . ; S . Napper , S . W . ; A . Wolter , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; H . B . Harding , S . D . ; C . G . Gray , I . G . ; G . Wheeler , and J . Wilson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Wilson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in

the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . VVilson candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Wheeler answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wheeler candidate . The lodge having been again resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Wolter was unanimously elected W . M . for thc next meeting , and appointed ofiicers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; F . Buxton , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; O . Lamare , S . D . ; H . Hovenden , J . D . ; I . C . Holmes , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; ' H . Luff , W . Dodson , E , M . Ronaasen , A . Clark , G . F , Swan , H . J ,