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We also earnestly hopt that you may have health and treng th to discharge for many years to come those high Masonic duties which you now perform with conspicuous fficiency to the great advancement and credit of

Freemasonry . As a Memorial of the happy celebration , and as a token 0 [ esteem , we ask your acceptance of the Victoria Jubilee Jewel from the members of the D'Ogle Lodge . On behalf of the brethren ,

I ") . HANN , W . M . ALBERT M . LOADES , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Committee- ! THOS . GILLESPIE , P . M ., P . P . G . R . | R . H . DICKENSON , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . I ^ RALPH CRAWFORD , S . W ., Hon . Sec . May , iSSS . Also on the iSth ult ., Bro . W . Davidson , who holds the School

nosition of Head Master of Morpeth Grammar ( King Edward VI . ) , with which he has been connected for more than 25 years , was presented with a silver tea and coffee service by his past and present pupils . J . W . Anderson , Esq ., Cottingwood , one of the School Governors , occupied the chair , and Mr . J . Kenner , B . A ., Second Master , made the presentation .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — At the last monthly meeting of the above lodge , which was held en the 7 th inst ., at the new Mason c Temple , Bro . C . H . Lawson , W . M ., in the chair , Bros . Lewis and Tucker were passed to the Second Degree ; Bro . W . D . Keeble ,

S W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing 12 months ; Bro . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was reelected Treasurer ; and Bro . Larder , Tyler . It was unanimously resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , should be presented to Bro . Lawson fot his ability in the chair , and , further , a special jewel or bar , for his great services in the cause of Masonry generally in the

district , especially with respect to the erection of the Masonic Temple , of the founding of which he was one , if not the moving spirit . The latter motion was carried by acclaim ; and Bro . Lawson feelingly returned thanks . There were a large number of brethren and visitors present , and the proceedings , both in the lodge and at the social board , were interesting and enjoyable .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The first meeting of the year , after the long recess of seven months , of this well established and most prosperous lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., Bro . James Laurence , W . M ., presided . There were present Bros - J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . M . ;

Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; E . A . Smith , S . W . ; C . W . Baker , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Sec ; W . Walters , S . D . ; J . A . Wilson , I . G . ; J . C . Goslin , D . C ; ; E . J . Whelan , Stwd . ; John Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler ; R . H . Swan , W . Kite , J . Montgomery , P . Bick , A . Robertson , W . H . Davey , and many others .

Apologies were received from several brethren excusing and regretting their absence . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot taken for Mr . Philip Bick being unanimous , he was regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . John Montgomery , who had been initiated in this lodge on June 19 th , 18 S 6 , duly passed ,

was regularly raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason—he being a seafaring member , he had not had any chance of taking his Degree before this time . The old veteran and late Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , whose severe illness had prevented him from attending this lodge for nearly 12 months , was heartily congratulated

on his re-appearance amongst his old friends . He told them how very pleased he was to be amongst them once more . He eulogised the W . M ., Bro . James Laurence , for the admirable manner he had done both initiation and more especially the raising . Pointing out how well the signs of the Third Degree had been so fully explained ,

and that , too , in a manner which had never been surpassed . He expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the Senior and Junior Wardens so well up in their work . It augured well of what they would do when in the chair . The other officers were equally efficient . The S . D ., devoting 27 weeks of the year in his attendances at their lodges of instruction showed he meant proficiency when W . M . A proposed alteration of visitors' fee was duly seconded and

carried unanimously . Bro . Walters gave notice of motion —• "That 10 guineas betaken from the lodge funds to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel , to be given to Bro . James Laurence , W . M ., " whom he said he hoped to see selected for Provincial honours , for , in addition to his splendid working , he was Past Steward and Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities . It was a pleasing fact that again

nearly 12 members of the lodge were Stewards to the Charities for 1888 . No less than four were for the Girls ' ¦ school . Some half-a-dozen names were given in of candidates for initiation for June and July meetings . Ten guineas were unanimously voted from the lodge to form a nucleus of a fund for a slight testimonial to Bro . Fredk . Walters for his efficient services as Secretary . The lodge was then closed .

A good banquet followed . Bro . Harris , the host , was as usual indefati gable in his exertions to serve well all present . MILLOM . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . 1390 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Lodge ooms , Salthouse-road , when there were present Bros . R . ?¦ „ Mitchell , W . M . -. I . I . Cain . S . W .: lohn Atkinson .

¦ Lw - 5 Geo . Hill , Treas . ; H . Frankland Fox , Sec . ; T . walker , S . D . . j . C . Fox , J . D . ; J . E . Howarth , I . G . ; "•Atkinson , P . M ., Tyler , in the place of Bro . T . Lewth-S '' > who is ill ; J . Mills , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Hill , Riii W . Bradley , P . M . ; E . E . Atkinson , P . M . ; J . A' V ^ VV . Newton , J . R . Butler , J . Harker , T . Wood

Pn ,, , ' and H - D - Shardlon , Org . Visiter : Bro . Jas . Uow ard , 1073 . sJ ! lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Mitchell . The on K l X read a , etter fr ° m Bt 0 - Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , bretn of H R -H 'he Prince of Wales thanking the tion ° u Whitwe 11 Lodge for the letter of congratulato . j ? . ™ occasion of their Royal Highnesses Silver ttou < K . - ? ro' W- T Lawrance , P . S . W ., was unaniaou % elected W . M . for the ensuing year .

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TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., when there were present with others Bro :. T . Prust , W . M . ; T . VV . Morgan , P . M ., S . W . ; T . H . Wills , J . W . ; J . W . McKellar , S . D . ; T . 1 . Crossman , J . D . ; W . Hersey , Stwd ., as I . G . ; J . DodgeP . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; F . S . Hex , I . P . M .,

, Sec ; S . Wills , D . C ; T . Brooks , Org . ; John Taylor , Stwd . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; John Chapman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; John Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; A . T . Blarney , Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . D . Beer , W . Hill , T . Johnson , J . Risdon , W . H . Snell , G . West , T . Pickard , W . H . Rowland , and Holman . The lodge having been opened by the W . M . the minutes

were read and signed . Bro . Rowland was then passed to the Degree of F . C in an able manner by the W . M ., a detailed explanation of the tools of the Degree being given by Bro . Blarney . A successful ballot having been taken for Mr . E . J . Pratt , who being present was initiated by Bro . Blarney , who performed the ceremony in an

impressive manner . The W . M . then moved , in a speech full of feeling , that a letter of condolence and sympathy be sent to the widow of our late Bro . Rowland , whom it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to take from our midst after years of much suffering . Business of considerable importance to the lodge then engaged the brethren for some time , after which the lodge was closed .

PLYMPTON . —St . Maurice Lodge ( No . 1855 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on the 13 th inst . There was a large attendance of brethren , including over 20 P . M . ' s . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Martin , was installed , Bro . R . Hambly , P . P . G . S . of W ., being the Installing Officer , assisted by Bro . the Rev . T . A . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . C The W . M . appointed the

following officers : Bros . VV . H . Lister , I . P . M . ; Capt . G . S . S . Lowe , S . W . ; John Folley , J . W . ; T . J . R . Chalice , Treas . ; R . Hambly , Sec . ; F . Hunt , S . D . ; J . C . Revell , J . D . ; S . G . Osbond , D . C ; C . B . Shuker , A . D . C ; J . Williams , Org . ; J . Pearse and John Pearse , Stewards ; and j . Gidley , Tyler . Bro . R . Hambly was re-elected the representative of the lodge at the Committee of Petitions , and Bro . T . J . R . Chalice as Charity Steward .

In the evening the brethren dined at Bro . Hick ' s , George Hotel . The following brethren were also present during the day : Bros . J . Lavers , P . M . ; J . B . Skinner , P . M . ; G . Goad , P . M . ; D . Box , 156 , P . P . G . R . ; C . H . Cooper , 105 , P . P . G . D . ; P . B . Clemes , P . P . G . O . ; S . Jew , 105 , P . P . G . T . ; R . J . Bird , 1550 ; E . Aitken-Davies , 1099 ; W . Powell , 1205 , P . P . G . Steward ; J . Parkhouse , 156 ; W . K . Mitchell , 156 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . H . Hunt , 1205 ; W . F . Westcott , I . P . M . 70 ; and T . R . E . Olver , 1241 .

HARROW—Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station . Amongst the members present were Bros . John Weston , P . M . 1602 , W . M . ; Oscar J . Von Holtorp , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Jas . H . Gaskin , J . W . ; W . Hurran , Treas . ; John Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; E . Mayne , S . D . ;

John Hughes , J . D . ; James Bayne , I . G . ; J . E . Sheffield , D . C ; P . Young , Stwd . ; H . W . Mayes , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . I . Bird , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Lee , Prov . A . G . Sec ; E . Woodman , P . M ., Prov . A . G . P . ; W . Banks , J . Jones , and others . The visitors included Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; J . Margetts , Org . 45 ; J . Bunker , W . M . 115 S ; A . Banks , 749 ; H . G . Martin ,

J . D . 1622 ; J . H . Pullen , Stwd . 1622 ; J . F . Quartly , I . P . M . 228 ; R . A . Homan , P . M . 1602 ; Jno . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . P . Forge , P . M . 1693 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were adopted , and the Audit Committee ' s Report received and adopted . Bro . Oscar J . Von Holtorp was presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . John Weston ,

I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . H . Gaskin , S . W . ; E . Mayne , J . W . ; W . Hurran , Treas . ; Jno . Osborn , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; John Hughes , S . D . ; James Bayne , J . D . ; Jno . E . Sheffield , I . G . ; Peter Young and Wm . W . Lee , Stwds . ; and W . Very , Tyler . Bro . W . Wright was re-appointed Org ., and Bro . C . J . Davison appointed D . C , but both being

unavoidably absent , their investiture was postponed . The customary addresses were then effectivelyand impressively delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . J . Weston , I . P . M . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the W . M ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year , a compliment which he briefly and appropriately acknowledged . Propositions having been received and

routine business transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent repast , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were duly honoured . The menu card and toast list , which was much admired , was specially designed for the occasion by Bro . Oscar Von Holtorp , the newly-installed W . M . The preliminary toasts having been heartily given and

received , the W . M . proposed ' the Health 01 Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., " and said he was convinced the brethren would cordially receive the toast . They had been highly honoured that evening by the presence of the Prov . G . M ., that being his third visit to their lodge . It was their unanimous and sincere wish that in the future , notwithstanding his very numerous engagements , their Prov .

G . M . would be enabled to visit them more frequently . The brethren heartily joined in wishing Sir Francis all prosperity and long life to preside over the province . Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., in reply , said it was some considerable time since he had the honour of consecrating that lodge , and it gave him great pleasure not only to see the prosperous condition in which

it then stood , but also the high position it had taken in the province . He had for some years occupied the post of Prov . G . M ., and had always felt the greatest anxiety for the various lodges under his control ; but there were few that had filled a higher position in his estimation than the Citadel Lodge . He was very glad to be present that evening , and could not express the pleasure and gratification

it had afforded him to visit them again . He had always had a vivid recollection , not only of the very agreeable evening he spent with them , but of the most traternal and cordial reception he invariably received . He had attended that evening at the solicitation of the W . M ., and did not regret it for one moment . He was determined to see what was going on , for , as they were aware , he was fond of going about in the province and visiting them

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unawares . He did not suppose that the lodge was aware that he was coming into their midst that evening , and it wa ? very gratifying to find that the work was so well done by the I . P . M ., that it could not , he believed , he surpassed bv anylodge in the province . There were other good and excellent lodges that worked well , but he had never heard the installation ceremony done in a better or more

systematic manner than it had been rendered that eveniug . He was sure the W . M . would excuse him if he proposed "The Health ' of Bro . John Weston , the I . P . M ., " for he was extremely pleased at the excellent manner in which the work had been done . He asked the brethren to be upstanding and drink to the health of the I . P . M . Bro . John Weston , P . M . 1602 , I . P . M ., said he could not

express how deeply he thanked the Prov . G . M . for the very kind way in which his health had been proposed , and the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . On . that occasion they had had the pleasure of a visit from the Prov . G . M ., and he had had the honour conferred upon him of hearing that distinguished brother express his approbation of the manner in which he had done his work . The brethren

present had known him ( the I . P . M . ) for many years , and were aware that during the 15 years he had spent in the Craft he had worked hard . He had always performed his duties , both in the Craft and Royal Arch , and during that period had only missed two attendances in lodge or chapter , both of which were occasioned by ill-health , on several occasions having travelled 300 or 500 miles in order to be

present . Masonry had a charm for him which it was impossible to describe , for it bound men together in a bond of good fellowship , and when he was assisting Masonry in any way , could wish for no greater pleasure . He also regarded it as a duty to do something for the cause of Masonry . He had had a very happy year of office , for they had been a harmonious body together , and were thus furthering the cause of Masonry by strengthening that bond of fraternal

affection which should always exist in Masonic gatherings . During his year as I . P . M : it would be his pleasure to assist the W . M . in carrying out the duties , although he did not anticipate that Bro . Von Holtorp would need any assistance . As the first initiate of the lodge , the W . M . had worked hard in order to obtain his present position and would require no aid from him . He thanked them heartily and sincerely for the kind and cordial manner in which his health had been proposed and received .

Bro . John Mason , P . P . S . G . D ., in response to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " said that life was made up of surprises—some of which were of anything but a pleasant character—but it was a pleasant one that evening to have to respond to that toast . Having been present when that lodge was consecrated , he felt that he should like to see how it was progressing . The Deo . Prov

( jt . M . would have been present that evening had it been possible , but he had told him that he had spent one of the most pleasant evenings in that lodge that he had spent anywhere , and he and the Prov . G . M . were men of their word . What those brethren said they meant , and , as they were aware , the Dep . Prov . G . M . would not hesitate to tell them if he saw anything to complain of . The work in the

lodge that evening had been good—very good—and he was speaking as one of the Prov . G . Officers who went about and kept a critical eye on the proceedings . He was proud to see the way in which the lodge had progressed and hoped and trusted it would go on and prosper . On behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers he sincerel y thanked them .

Bro . W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , said that after the able speech they had heard , few words would be required from him . Bro . Mason , no doubt , considered that he represented the Past Prov . G . Officers , and he was expected to say a few words with regard to the Present Officers . It was always a source of pleasure to those officers to hear themselves spoken of in the manner in

which they were invariably referred to when they visited the lodges from time to time . He had been associated with that lodge for many years , and therefore entertained a great love and respect for it . It was a source of satisfaction to see that the brethren of the Province of Middlesex had come forward so powerfully to assist in the magnificent result of the Centenary of the Girls' School . The

province contributed over £ 1000 , which was a good result . Bro . Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Prov . G . M ., in wishing the brethren a cordial " good night , " said he had enjoyed the honour of presiding over the province for 20 years , and the longer he enjoyed that privilege the more the province became endeared to him . Those around him had become so endeared to him that it gave him great to antici the time when he

pain pate should separate from them . He was advancing in years , and although he did as much as he could , it was not as much as he had done in former years . He had other duties to perform which took him away from the province , and he was not therefore able to visit them as often as he could wish . As long , however , as he held his present position , and life was spared—which

he could not expect to be long—he would 'do as much for the province as he could . It was with great satisfaction that he saw the enormous progress made in the province , and the position it then held in the Order . He was sure Middlesex was looked up to as one of the principal and most influential provinces in the whole of the universe . He had the greatest pleasure in thanking the brethren

generally , and especially that lodge for the kind manner in which they had received him . He wished the brethren " goodnight , " and hoped they should soon meet a » ain . , „ l ? -, Weston > I . P-M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., which he said he had pleasure in doing for a variety of reasans . Not only was the W . M . the first initiate of the lodge , but he was a good workerwhom he

, had known from childhood . The W . M . had still a further claim en their feelings , and that he was the son-in-law of the late Bro . Somecs , a founder and first W . M . of their lodge . Bro . Oscar Von Holtorp , W . M ., in reply , said he felt very proud at the manner in which the I . P . M . had proposed the toast , and the cordial reception the toast had

received . That night was for him one of those events which occur in the life of a Mason , and was the chief point in a Master Mason ' s life—his first Mastership . He felt highly honoured at his position , and trusted he should carry out his duties with fidelity and sincerity and to the

prosperity of the lod ge . He trusted that all the officers he had had the pleasure of investing would second him in every way , and would assist him in the well-ruling of the lodge , 'five lod ge had arrived at a critical position in its existence . 1 hey had finished the list of experienced members in the lodge , and they then came to ' the initiate