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The W . M . proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " He said Bro . Scott-Young was a frequent visitor , and they were always delighted to welcome him . Bro . Napper , who was W . M . of a most successful lodge , with which some of the brethren present were intimately connected , was with them for the first time . They hoped he had enjoyed himself , wished him success in his own lodge , and hoped they might

see him amongst them again . Bro . Scott-Young , in reply , said that hospitality was a strong point in the lodge . He had much pleasure in visiting it because of the kind way in which he was always received . Freemasonry was flourishing in the Province of Herts , and he wished the lodge prosperity in the work they had put

their hands to . Bro . S . Napper , W . M . 1471 , said he had heard a good deal about the lodge he was now visiting for the first time . He was pleased to hear they were in such a prosperous condition . The energy put into the lodge could not do other than ensure success if they went on as they had commenced .

Replying to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . W . Ball , P . M ., Sec , said he felt very much like Dickens' two single gentlemen rolled into one , only that he was not a single gentleman . He was about to take a long journey , and did not like to say good-bye ; he could not say it with a light heart . He should meet with many good and true Masons . Some of them had a good opinion of

the Kingswood Lodge ; they had visited it during the first year of its existence , and carried away happy recollections of it . _ He had met them since on the other side of the Atlantic , and they did not fail to make kindly inquiries as to its progress . To meet brethren on the " other side " who had sat at their board and enjoyed their hospitality ,

and who took a personal interest in their welfare , showed that the Kingswood Lodge was doing something to extend the influence of Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Officers , " which was replied to by the J . W . and the other officers present . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a close .

ERITH . St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent lodge took place at the Schools , Avenue-road , and was well attended . Thelodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . C Watkins , and the minutes of the previous meeting being confirmed , Bros . C . S . Heithersay and W . S . Heithersay

were passed . Bro . G . H . Letton , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented to Bro . Watkins , to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and , with the usual ceremony , Bro . Letton was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted . He invested his officers as follows ; Bros . George R . Cashfield , S . W . ; C . G . S . Godwin , J . W . ; George William Mitchell , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Herbert King , P . M .,

Sec : Arthur CDoddrell , S . D . ; William Thos Doddrell , l . D . ; Montague Willingale , l . G . ; George Dyer , D . C ; W . L . Doddrell , P . M ., ' and W . H . Keeble , Stwds . ; and William Larder , Tyler . Bro . Watkins then gave the addresses with rare eloquence and feeling , and so concluded the ceremony . He was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel

and a vote of thanks , for which he returned thanks . Bro . Mitchell then presented the lodge with a new banner , for which he was thanked and was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , for which he returned thanks , and the lodge was closed . ' Among the other brethren present were Bros . J . Aillud ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Gould , P . M . ; G . W . Kendall , and J . H . Loveridge , of thelodge ; T . Wills , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . C . Potter , P . M . 1343 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Hind , W . M . 299 ; ] . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; W . J . Akers , P . M . 13 ; VV . Busbridge , S . W ., C . J . Clapham , I . G ., G . H . Campbell , and VV . A . Tucker , of 913 ; H . Pamment , D . C , G . H . Porter , Stwd ., J . Vallon , and H . J . Roberts , P . M . of 700 ; and C . lolly , P . M .

The banquet having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , then came that of " Earl Amherst , P . G . M . Kent , " which we need hardly say was drunk most enthusiastically . The next toast was that of " Bro . Eastes , the D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . The W . M ., in giving it , said his lordship could not

be present , or otherwise he would have graced the board and presided over them with that zeal and assiduity that distinguished him , while in Bro . Eastes , who was also unable to attend , they had a brother to whom they owed a deep debt of gratitude . They were proud to know that among the Grand Officers of the province were gentlemen of high social standing and high Masonic knowledge , and he was

proud to say they had a present Prov . Grand Officer with them that night , Bro . Mitchell , who had worthily won , and would worthily wear , the honour of the purple , and who was known as much for his services to the Charities as to Masonry generally . They had also Bros . Aillud , Wills , and Potter with them , and he asked them to drink the toast in bumpers .

Bro . Mitchell , after thanking them heartily for their reception of the toast , said last year his lordship gave him the crimson , and that year the purple . It was , he considered , a great honour to the lodge . He had worked hard to get the lodge a good name in the province , and was proud to say they were now holding their own with any of its lodges . There had been invitations sent out to the Prov . G .

Officers , and he fully expected to have seen more present . On behalf of the Present Prov . Grand Officers he thanked them . Bro . Wills said he was pleased to be present , and was exceedingly pleased to see that the Grand Officers were not forgotten . His lordship was all that a Mason could desire , while so far as Bro . Eastes was concerned he was a "jolly

good fellow . " The position of Provincial Grand Officer was a bright star that they should all follow , and try , as Bro . Mitchell had , to reach it . Bro . Aillud also briefly responded . Bro . Watkins then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said he felt sure he had that day installed a Master who would do honour to the lodge and promote its interests . He

had always found Bro . Letton a true Mason , who was endowed with the principles of the Craft and a gift of concilation that would make the lodge a good one , for the grand teaching of Masonry was to have in view the happiness of the brethren . He asked them to drink the toast most cordially . Bro . Letton , in response , said he felt diffident because he was totall y unable to thank them sufficientl y for their heart y

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reception of the toast . He trusted to have a year of _ concord , and should do all he could to promote the happiness of the brethren . He had been treated with the greatest courtesy by every member of the lodge . His was an honourable office , and one that every Mason from the moment of his initiation strove for , and if he onl y emulated those who had already gone through the chair he now

occupied he felt that he should have done his duty . The W . M . having proposed the toast of "The Installing Officer , " who , he said , had done the work par excellence . Bro . Watkins , in response , said it did not seem so many years ago since he was initiated a member of that lodge , and now , as it were , he was in his turn placed on the shelf . He had had the good fortune to be able to attend every

meeting of the lodge since he received office in it . That day he had installed his successor , and they were pleased to say that he had done it to their satisfaction , and that was his reward , and now he had but one feeling in view , and that was to help the W . M . create a good feeling amongst the brethren and those who visited the lodge .

Bros . Wills , Potter , Roberts , Busbridge , and Jolly responded for "The Visitors , " and several other toasts were honoured . Bro . H . J . Roberts presided at the piano , and the harmony was only equalled by the unbounded hospitality of this ancient and honourable lodge .

FELTHAM .. Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The first meeting since the installation was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the i ( 3 lh instant . The W . M ., Bro . John Alfred Wilson , was on that morning most unexpectedly called away on most urgent business , but after travelling some 300 miles , arrived just as lodge was closed . In his absence

the I . P . M ., Bro . C W . Baker , took the chair , and the business , which consisted of two passings and four raisings , was carried out in a most satisfactory manner by all officers concerned . Several notices of motion were carried , and a proposition that Bro . James Morrison McLeod , P . M . 113 , 804 , 1661 , and P . P . G . Std . Br . Berkshire ( newly-elected Secretary for the Boys' School ) , who had favoured the

lodge with a visit , be offered honorary membership of the lodge , which offer our worthy brother kindly accepted . Other business being ended , the lodge was closed . The following officers and brethen were present : Bros . J . Lamsen , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , acting S . W . ; S . Wheeler , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; F . Dunstan , S . D . ; E . Whelan , J . D . ; J . Amy , D . C ; W . H . Daye , Org . ; A . Robertson , l . G . ; D . Moss , Stwd . ;

J . J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; P . Lodge , R . Solomon , J . E . Poole , A . Russell , W . Freestone , P . Bick , G . Andrews , G . Roberts , and VV . Dachtler . Visitors : Bros . G . Jenkinson , 1319 ; and Morris Hart , 1 S 16 . On re-assembling thechair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . vVilson . who , although having undertaken such an arduous journey , most ably conducted the business , evincing to all present the great zeal and interest he ever takes in all connected with the Order , giving the usual toasts in a very

terse manner . That of "The Masonic Charities" eliciting from Bro . J . McLeod a most eloquent speech and appeal on behalf of the Boys' Institution , resulting in Bros . C W . Baker and D . Moss handing in their names as Stewards for the

next festival . " The Health of the Worshipful Master and Visitors " was most cordially accepted . The usual excellent repast was served , and a pleasant evening spent .

LIVERPOOL . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) — - A meeting of this lodge was held recently at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , when Bro . William Rawsthorne was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was very efficiently performed by Bro . Edwards , who retired from the chair after a most successful

year of office . The officers of the lodge present included Bros . John Edwards , W . M . ; R . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . Pittaway , P . M . ; T . Davies , P . M . ; Joseph H . Tyson , P . M . ; ] ohn Williams , P . M . ; William Rawsthorne , S . W . ; Andrew Morris , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; W . F . Ferguson , Sec ; R . Tunnicliffe , J . D . ; David Lothian , I . G . ; A . Barclay , P . M ., D . C ; H . B .

Wright , Org . ; John T . Shutt and John H . Mills , Stwds . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . Among the visitors , who numbered nearly ioo , were Bros . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . S . ; Robert Foote , W . M . 2335 , P . P . G . T . ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 2294 , P . A . G . D . C ; ) . R . Jolly , P . M . 113 , P . G . Treas . ; T . H . W . Walker , " W . M . 2316 , P . P . G . Treas . ; Joseph Sparks , P . M . 12 S 0 , P . P . J . G . D . Cheshire ;

Joseph Bell , P . M . 1 C 09 , P . P . G . D . ; John W . Baker , P . M . 203 ; Thomas Vernon , W . M . 22 C 0 ; Joseph Molyneux , W . M . 1756 ; D . M'Farlane , VV . M . 1356 ; James Bowyer , W . M . 667 ; Robert Rawlinson , W . M . 1673 ; E . Collister Jones , VV . M . 1325 ; W . Lewis , W . M . 2042 ; W . Hogarth , W . M . 1473 ; John VV . Wensley , I . P . M . 292 ; Harry Round , I . P . M . 1609 ;

Lawrence Phillips , I . P . M . 1356 ; E . R . Latham , [ . P . M . 594 ; T . Wood , I . P . M . 203 ; J . Lees , I . P . M . 667 ; J . B . Barker . P . M . 6 73 ; H . Marshall , P . M . 1756 ; Charles Birch , P . M . 203 ; G . R . Ashton , P . M . 203 ; Joseph Shield , P . M . 2335 ; Alfred Woolrich , P . M . 1356 ; Harry J . Nicholls , P . M . 2042 ; and Edward Paul , P . iVl . 1356 . Having been duly installed in the chair , Bro . Rawsthorne

proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . John Edwards , I . P . M . ; Andrew Morris , S . W . ; W . F . Ferguson , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; R . Tunnicliffe , Sec ; D . Lothian , S . D . ; J . T . Shutt , J . D . ; J . H . Mills , l . G . ; A . H . Nicholas , Thomas Holme , and Dr . George Johnston , Stwds . ; H . B . Wright , Org . ; and A . Barclay , P . M ., D . C . .

The brethren subsequently sat down to the annual installation banquet , supplied by Bro . James Casey , the House Steward . The evening's proceedings were pleasantly enlivened by the musical contributions of Bros . J . Lane , VV . Lewis , T . Fargher , W . H . Latham , R . A . Parkin , H . Round , Webster Williams , VV . Hudson , J . Busfield , and H . J . Nicholls , Bro . H . J . Wright officiating as accompanist .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 12 th instant , when a large number of the brethren were present , including Bros . T . H . Wills , VV . M . ; J . VV . McKellar , S . W . ; John Taylor , J . W . ; J . Dodge , P . M .,

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P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; T . J . Crossman , S . D . ; S . Wills , J . D . ; VV . Winget , D . C ; VV . Hersey , l . G . ; T . Brooks , Org . ; George West and J . Risdon , Stwds . ; VV . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England ; J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; F . S . Hex , P . M . ; T . VV . Morgan , I . P . M . j VV . Taylor , P . M ., Sec . 32 S , P . G . D . C ; R . L . Mugford , P . M . 32 S ; H . R . Beer , J . D . 32 S ; W . Thomas , 1 S 9 ; VV . H . Rowland , H . R . Beer , E . J . Pratt , J . G .

Turle , VV . I . Gale , P . Waite , W . Richardson ( of Denver , Colorado ) , and J . E . Newton , Tyler . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . T . Gale was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., who carried out this highly impressive ceremony in an exceedingly able and eloquent manner . Bro .

J . Lane then proceeded to deliver an oration touching the recent sudden death of our highly esteemed brother , Thomas Prust , P . M ., who , at the time of his decease , was Chaplain of the lodge . As our distinguished brother continued his address at length the emotions of some of the brethren were with difficulty suppressed . The fine traits in the Masonic career of our late brother since his initiation

in the lodge were portrayed in beautiful and eloquent language , and his life and character held up as worthy of imitation by all the brethren . Our genial and indefatigable Secretary and founder of the lodge ( Bro . J . Chapman ) also contributed a feeling tribute to the memory of the departed . At the wish of the brethren Bro . Lane was requested to print his address , which he has consented to do .

Upon the motion of Bro . Lane , seconded by the VV . M ., a vote of condolence was sent to the widow of our brother . Bro . John Taylor , J . W ., was then elected as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . John Dodge , the Treasurer , having intimated his desire to retire from that office , after serving 13 years , it was resolved that the best thanks of the lodge be given him for his efficient services , many of the brethren

bearing testimony to the marked ability with which that brother had managed the finances of the lodge . Bro . John Lane was then elected as the Treasurer and representative on the Committee of Petitions , and Bro . J . E . Newton Tyler for the 16 th year in succession . A quantity of routine general business then occupied the lodge for some time , and , after "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Lodge ( No . 946 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B ., VV . M . ; VV . H . Rohrs , P . M ., acting S . W . ; T . Inglis , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., acting J . W . ; J . M . Wohlgemuth , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Beard ,

P . M ., P . G . D . C , Sec . ; George Mayor Cooke , P . M . ; J . Auton , P . M . ; Machin , P . M . ; H . E . Gomme , J . D . ; Barton , l . G . ; Oliver ; and Walkley , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Davies , 201 ; Edmunds , 1793 ; Mason , 2241 ; and Forge , 1793 . The lodge was opened in regular form , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Bro . Davies , 1402 , was ,

by request , raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The VV . M . in feeling terms referred to the great loss sustained by Masonry in general by the recent death of the Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , and moved a vote of condolence , which being seconded b y Bro . Rohrs , P . M ., was unanimously adopted . Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed , and

the brethren retired to banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , which was served in Bro . Barton's usually efficient style . The Worshipful Master briefly gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . In giving the toast of "The Past Masters and Officers , " the W . M . feelingly alluded to the presence once more amongst them of Bro . Wohlgemuth , their esteemed Treasurer , who ,

notwithstanding his serious and long illness , had stuck to his post and most efficiently carried out the duties pertaining to his office . He felt sure in according to Bro . Wohlgemuth a right hearty welcome he echoed the sentiments of every brother of the lodge , and sincerely hoped that that was only the first of many meetings they anticipated the pleasure of his attendance .

Bro . Wohlgemuth cordially thanked the VV . M . and brethren for the hearty reception . It was indeed a red letter day with him to be able once more to resume his position in the lodge , and he cordially echoed their sentiments that that was only the forerunner of many such gatherings , He , however , must bear testimony to the careful and valuable

assistance rendered by their esteemed Secretary , Bro . Beard , without which it would have been almost impossible for him to have carried out his duties . Bro . Beard also briefly responded . Bros . Davies , Beard , Inglis , and Barton contributed to the harmony , and altogether a most pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent .

WHITE IIA VEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . — -An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , College-street . Bro . George Starkey , Worshipful Master , presided , supported by Bros . W . C . Johns , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., as S . W . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap ., J . W . ;

S . Hind , Sec ; J . Thompson , S . D . ; H . Meageeen , J . D . ; B . Cowie , D . C ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Organist ., Org . ; J . P . Bennett and J . Lachlison , Stwds . ; Thos Richardson , Tyler ; J . Barr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Harris , I . P . M . ; Thos . Allinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; Thos . Studholme , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ; W . R . Moore , P . M .: Geo .

Dalrymple , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; J . S . Moffat , VV . M . S 72 ; J . Taylor , J . Matthews , P . M . 1532 ; A . Moordaff , 1267 ; J . Bird , J . Selkirk , and others . The lodge was opened , and two candidates were balloted for , accepted , and initiated . That being the chief of the business , the emergency lodge was closed with " Hearty good wishes . "

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CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —The weekl y meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 116 , High-street , Lewisham , S . E . Bro . James Clark officiated as W . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . G . A .