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tinsruisiu d office twenty-five years . The brethren were invited to attend . A letter was read from Mr . H . S . Cooper of London of a private nature . ; Bro . Carey , kindly undertook io attend to it . Bros . Parton and Chivers were raised to the Sublime Degree by Bros . Ashley and Moutrie , the Working Tools being presented by Bro . Braham . Bro . R . B . Cater proposed and Bro . J . S . Turner seconded Bro . J . Robinson as member vote cf thanks
joining . Bro . Caray proposed a to the visiting brethren , coupling the names of Bro . Gardiner and Bro . Dice , which was carried with acclamation . Both the brethren suitably responded . Bro . Gardiner , W . M . of Lodge Rectitude , Corsham , cordially invited thc brethren from Bath to visit his lodge in May or lune . There being no father business , the lodge was closed jn perfect harmony and solemn prayer at io . 13 .
HERTFORD . —Hertford Lodge ( No . 403 ) . — ' 1 he 50 th installation meeting was held on the 12 th inst . at the Town Hall , Hertford . Among the brethren present were Bros . S . Austin , P . M ., P . P . G . Sup . of Works ., W . M elect ; J- Terry , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; J . R . Cocks , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . T . Andrews , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; C . Drummond , P . M ., P . P . G . Sup . of Works ; E . A . Simpson
P . M ., P . P-G . Sup . of Work ;;; J . D . Medcalf , P . M ., P . P . G . J . Deacon ; T . S . Carter , P . P . G . S . Deacon ; H . Campkin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Deacon ; W . P . Willson , P . M ., p . P . G . A . Dir . of Cer . ; C . C . Diet , P . M ., P . G . D . Devon ; W . Warrener , M . D ., S . W . ; J . E . Cussans , P . M . The visitors were Bros . J . Waller , P . M . 449 , P . P . G . D . ; R . Freer Austin , and others . This being the 50 th installation
meeting the brethien of thc lodge thought it advisable to p lace the oldest P . M ., Bro . Austin , in the chair of K . S . Bro . Terry , installed the W . M . in his usual effective manner , and called the attention of the brethren that Bro . Austin had been nearly fifty years a member oE the lodge , having been initiated in October 1829 , a Fact unparalleled in the history ot Freemasonry . It is proposed to celebrate the
jubilee about October next , when a large gathering is expected . The W . M . appointed as his officers Bros . theRev . Lewis Deedes , P . P . G . Chaplain , S . W . ; the Hon . Baron Dimsdale , J . W . ; R . B . Craft . S . D . ; J . Harrington , J . D . ; ] . R . Cocks , Treasurer ; R . T . Andrews , Sec . ; J . E . Burnard , I . G . ; F . Taylor and R . Harrison , Stewards ; T .
Wright , lyler . The brethren afterwards partook of a capital banquet at the Shire Hall , supplied by Mr . E . W . Davis , of thc Salisbury Arms Hotel , and which gave gieat satisfaction . The W . M ., who is in his 74 th year , presided . The usual Masonic toasts followed . Bro . G . T . Carter , P . M . undertook the musical arrangements .
GREAT GRIMSBY . —Pelham Pillar Lodge ( No . 792 ) . — The following is a list of the officers of this lodge for 1878-9 : —Bros . William Horatio Roberts , P . G . D . C , W . M . ; James Cook , S . W . ; A . S . Steffenson , J . W . ; William Marshall , P . M ., Chap . ; Mark Dawson , Treas . ; Henry Barker , 'Sec . ; Thos . McMurchie , S . D . ; W . F . Turner , J . D . ; Geo . Jarvis , D . C ; Geo . Nutt , I . G . ; C . Coulbick , M . Martin , M . Lawenster , Stewards .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The first meeting of the above lodge since the installation of its new Master , Bro . T . D . Hayes , took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . Tucker ' s , the Lord Raglan , Burragc-road , when Mr . W . H . Winter was , after ballot , initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and Bro . C . J . Clapham was passed to the Second Degree . The lodge was then
closed , and a superb banquet having been prepared by Bro . Tucker , the brethren partook of it , and afterwards drank thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts right loyally . The following officers were present beside the W . M ., Past Masters Butter , Coupland , Vincent , and Penfold ; Bros . Lloyd , S . W . ; Denton , P . M . and Sec . ; Jessup , Treas . ; R .
J . Cook , S . W . ; T . Mason , S . D . ; Edwards , J . D . ; H . Peice , D . C ; C . Cooke , Org . ; and R , Lester , Tyler . The following visitors were present : —Bros . Finis , 1526 ; G . Gould , 1685 ; W . J . Harris , 700 ; G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 ; R . Hanson , S . D . 829 ; A . Hiscock , 13 ; J . Ellis , 700 ; D . Cook , 687 ; and C . White , 1536 .
TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting of this provincial lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , on thc 13 th inst ., when there were present a very goodly gathering of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . S . H . Knaggs , W . M . ; H . Court , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W , Taylor , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . of Works Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ;
Saunders , P . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . ; Vaughan , S . D . ; Ashley , J . D . ; Palmer , I . G . ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , D . C . ; Court , jun ., Assist . Org . ; Briggs , Steward ; Richnell , Assist . Steward ; C . Horsley , P . P . G . R ., of Middlesex , P . M . ; Dr . Clark , P . M . ; Harrison , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Rushworth , P . M . 1309 , P . G . R . of Middlesex ; Thru pp , P . M ., P . G . S . of Middlesex ; Fisher , P . M .,
814 ; Martin , S . W . 1539 ; Stebbing , 26 ; Powell , 165 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installation was carried out by Bro . W . Wigginton , who appointed as his assistants Bros Horsley , as S . W . ; Tomlinson as J . W . ; and Knaggs , as I . G . The entire ceremonial was perfoimed by the Installing Officer in so excellent a manner tbat it left nothing
to be desired , the delivery of the addresses being particularl y good . The appointment and investment of the officers then took place as follows : Bros . W . Taylor , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . W . ; Tomlinson , Treasurer ; Wigginton , Sec ; the Rev . Dr . Orsey , Chaplain ( by deputy ) ; Ashley , S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; A . 'I aylor , I . G . ; Walls , D . . ; Court , jun ,
Organist ; Richnell , W . S . ; Clarke , A . W . S . ; Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed the retiring W . M . was presented with a very elegant P . M't-. jewel , suitabl y inscribed . The banquet was well served . The usual routine of toasts followed in due course and were duly responded to . Bro . Charles Hoisley replied on behalf of The Provincial Grand Officers Present and past" and
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Bros . Rushworth and Thrupp , for " Thc Visitors . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting cf this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , the 1 tth inst . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , acting W . M . ; Raw , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; E .
Hopwood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . of Middlesex , Treas . ; J , Hurst , P . M . ; Jessett , S . W . ; T . Ockenden , J . W . ; T . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . D . ; Crunden , acting J . D . ; Hiscock , I . G . ; Day , A . W . S . ; Rawles , Tyler . The acting W . M . stated that in consequence of urgent piivate matters , Bro . Fox , the W . M ., could not attend , but had requested him to perform the ceremony of initiation . The candidate ,
Mr . Prime , being m attendance , was then duly and most ably inducted into the mysteries cf Cralt Masonry . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Bro . McNaught , Thistle Lodge ( Scotland ) , was a visitor . It being only a meeting of emergency the toasts were necessarily few , and were but formally given . " The Initiate" having been proposed
and warmly drank , Bro . Prime , in response , said : Worshipful Master and worthy brethren , standing on the very threshold of—may I not say it ?—almost another life , and with the experiences and recollections of that most beautiful ritual of Masonic faith impressed upon my heart of hearts , thoughts crowd so fast upon me that I can find but few poor words to tell you what I would . Brethren ,
I am sure you would first remind me that I record with feelings of deepest reverence my expressions of gratitude to our Master of all , for the privilege he has permitted me to assume , and for the necessary strength given . Oh , would I had the eloquence to clothe my words as others have done , but I cannot , my heart is so full , and my lips almost refuse to help me . Worshipful Master , permit me ,
with deepest respect , to tender you my heartfelt thanks for all advice given me , toned down , as it has been , with truest eloquence . You know I am just like a little child treading for the first time the pathway it has so long , so longingly looked for . With your assistance , and through you , I have pushed the gate aside and passing over the pathway threshold , 1 , the youngest Mason brother of you
all , place my foot upon tbe road , and as I gaze , a great black cloud of mystery seems to enwrap me , before , behind , on every side , yet , as I look , a flash of brilliancy comes over it to me . I can only liken it to the kindly helpful friends I have around me , and as I take another step or two , warm hands touch mine , clasp mine as a friend will clasp a friend , grasp mine as a man will grasp a man ,
but far better still , grip mine as a Mason will grip his brother , and then I know with your help all will be well with me . May I beg just another minute of your time , and add a graceful word , coupled with a respected brother ' s name ; he and I have lately been visiting some of the world ' s wonders together , and peculiar circumstances forced me to ask Bro . Crunden ' s help and sympathy ; both were given to me without measure ; surprised , I turned to him
and said , " are you a Mason ? " 1 got no answer , again I passed the question , again no answer , and a day or two went on , and once again receiving help through illness , I said , in the fullness of my heart , " if you are a Mason make me one too , " this is how it is 1 stand as one of you now . I thank ycu so much for the way you have honoured me by drinking to my health . The remainder of the evening having been agreeably spent , thebrethren separated .
LYMM . —Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 1565 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Church Green , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . In addition to the members of the lodge several representatives of Provincial Grand Lodge , and numerous other brethren from neighbouring lodges , attended for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . J . H . Evans ,
who had been unanimously elected by the brethren as W . M . for thc ensuing year . The brethren were summoned to attend to other Masonic duties at three p . m ., and shortly after that hour the lodge was opened by Bro . Bolton , assisted by Bros . J . H . Evans , S . W . ; E . G . Parker , J . W ,, and other officers . After the minutes of thc last lodge had been read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts
had been received and passed , shewing the lodge to be in a very healthly financial position , the Installing Master , Bro . East , P . M . 1 C 3 , P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . Hind , P . M . 1665 , P . G . R ., as S . W . ; and Siddley , P . P . 1045 , as J . W ., took the chair , and in a most impressive and beautiful manner performed thc interesting ceremony of installing Bro . J . H . Evans in the chair cf the W . M . for thc ensuing
year . The officers appointed and invested by the W . M , were Bros . E . G . Parker , S . W . ; G . Richardson , J . W . ; J . Browning , Treasurer ; H . Bulshaw , Secretary * , J . Sudlow , S . D . ; J . Kenworthy , J . D . ; G . Barker , I . G . ( pro tem . ) ; W . Groves , Tyler . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Mr . H . Voysey , of the Church Hotel . The W . M . in proposing the toast of " The
Oueen , " said he felt sure in such company he need say nothing to recommend this toast to their hearty acceptance , as it ever evoked a hearty response wherever Masons were assembled , it being thc toast of their Order , that through , out the vast domains over which our beloved sovereign swayed her sceptre none of her subjects were more loyal than were Freemasons , and the Earl of Chester Lodge
yielded to none , either in the province of Chester or in any other province , in their admiration , devotion , and loyalty to their beloved sovereign , whose many virtues had endeared her to them all and enhanced the brilliancy of her diadem . He would , therefore , give them the health of the
Queen of these realms , long might she be spared to rule over them . Drank with enthusiasm . The next toast , proposed by the W . M ., was "The Earl of Chester . " In proposing this toast the W . M . said * . The intimate relations which existed between H . R . H . and Freemasonry wco so close that no remarks uf hii coulel Increase the enthusiasm
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with which the toast was ever received amongst Masons . His genial qualities , his kindly presence , and the personal interest " which he constantly manifested in the Order , over which he so ably presided , had endeared him to all . As well abroad as at home , he had won golden opinions for the zealous discharge of his Masonic duties , and his kind consideration for the interests of the Craft , and the
brethren of the Earl of Chester Lodge felt they had a specially close connection with him , bearing the name of one of his titles . He felt sure they would cordially wish with him , in drinking the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester , that their highly esteemed G . M . ; long might he live to rule over the Craft . Drunk with great enthusiasm . The next toast proposed by the W . M . was " The Countess
of Chester and the rest of the Royal Family , " which , he felt sure , would be responded to not a whit less enthusiastically than those which had preceded it . He felt sure that any attempt to recount the virtues possessed by the wife of our illustrious G . M . would be a work of supererogation , being familiar in their mouths as household words , and the example she constantly sets worthy the imitation of
every lady in the land . So closely allied to Masonry on every side was she , that there could be no doubt that when ladies are admitted into the Craft she would be the first to be initiated . He would invite the brethren to drink , with him , to tbe health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Countess of Chester , and the rest of the Royal Family . The toast was received most enthusiastically . The next toast , which
was " The P . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , " was proposed by Bro . Hind , P . M ., P . G . R ., in a most felicitous speech , in which he eulogised the P . G . M . for the many excellent qualities he possessed as a man and a Mason , was heartily responded to . The toast of " The D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , " was proposed by Bro . E . G . Parker * in a very complimentary manner , and received a hearty response . The
toast of " The P . G . M ., Lord de Tabley , " was next proposed by Bro . E . Simpson , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., who very warmly eulogised his lordship for his truly Masonic spirit , referring specially to the interest he took in the welfare of the Earl of Chester Lodge , ever shewing the greatest anxiety for its prosperityJby the friendly enquiries he made respecting it . The toast was most cordially received . The
toast of " The D . P . G . M ., the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , " was proposed by Bro . Richardson , in a very creditable manner , and elicited a hearty response . The next toast , "The W . M ., " was proposed by Bro . Simpson , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., who very warmly commended the W . M . for the zeal he ever manifested iu Freemasonry , complimenting him on his regular and punctual attendance upon his Masonic
duties , which , he remarked , was an example to thc brethren of the Earl of Chester Lodge , not only for punctuality and regularity , but for the manner in which every duty assigned to him was performed , whilst his modest and unassuming manner had earned for him the confidence and esteem of every one connected with the lodge , amongst whom , he ventured to say , Bro . Evans had not a single
enemy , and he felt sure he never would have , and he had not the slighest doubt but hc would fulfil the duties of the office to which they had elected him with credit to himself and with satisfaction to the brethren . The toast was received most enthusiastically . In replying to the toast , thc W . M . said : He scarcely knew how to reply to the very flattering and complimentary manner in which Bro . Simp .
son had spoken of him . He thanked him very sincerely for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren For the very hearty manner in which they had responded to it , and whilst he felt deeply grateful to them all for the manifestations of their kind feelings towards him , he felt also that he was not entitled to the eulogiums Bro . Simpson had heaped upon him , as in his endeavour to
perform his Masonic duties faithfully , he had done nothing more than his duty ( and this hc feared at times very imperfectly ) , inasmuch , as he conceived it to be the duty of every brother , on associating himself with any lodge , faithfully to perform his duties to the best of his abilities , and suffer nothing but sheer necessity to interfere with them in any way , and he could only say , in reply , that if spared
in health and strength through the year in which they had just entered , hc purposed , with the assistance of the G . A . O . T . U ., so to fulfil the duties pertaining to the high office to which they had done him the honour to elect him , as to convince them that merit had been his title to their privileges , and that upon him their favours had not been undeservedly bestowed . He felt , however , that in
following such skilful brethren as those who had preceded him in this chair , that this would be no easy task , as he could scarcely hope to perform thpse duties so efficiently as they had done , but he pledged them his Masonic honour that no effort should be wanting on his part to maintain unsullied the prestige which the Earl of Chester Lodge had
earned for itself in the province , and would earnestly solicit thc hearty co-operation of his brother officers and the brethren individually and collectively ( without which , he felt , he must signally fail ) to assist him in accomplishing this , and if , at any time , he might beifound wanting in the due performance of his duties he would ask them one and all to
" Be to his faults a ltttle . blind , And to his virtues ever kind . " Again he thanked them most cordially for the manifestations of those good feelings towards him , and he sincerely trusted that the year upon which they had now entered might be one of uninterrupted harmony and prosperity , and that for the Earl of Chester Lodge a bright and happy future was in store . The toast of thc " I . P . M " was very
creditably proposed by Bro . J . Kin worthy , who paid a wellmerited tribute of respect to Bro . Wotton for the zeal with which he had performed his Masonic duties , and the in terest he ever manifested in the well-being of the lodge . The toast was very cordially responded to . In replying ,. Bru . Wotton thanked the brethren for their kindness in ¦ ro warmly responding to thc toast , and assured them his zeal for Freemasonry would never flag , and tbat his interest in the
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tinsruisiu d office twenty-five years . The brethren were invited to attend . A letter was read from Mr . H . S . Cooper of London of a private nature . ; Bro . Carey , kindly undertook io attend to it . Bros . Parton and Chivers were raised to the Sublime Degree by Bros . Ashley and Moutrie , the Working Tools being presented by Bro . Braham . Bro . R . B . Cater proposed and Bro . J . S . Turner seconded Bro . J . Robinson as member vote cf thanks
joining . Bro . Caray proposed a to the visiting brethren , coupling the names of Bro . Gardiner and Bro . Dice , which was carried with acclamation . Both the brethren suitably responded . Bro . Gardiner , W . M . of Lodge Rectitude , Corsham , cordially invited thc brethren from Bath to visit his lodge in May or lune . There being no father business , the lodge was closed jn perfect harmony and solemn prayer at io . 13 .
HERTFORD . —Hertford Lodge ( No . 403 ) . — ' 1 he 50 th installation meeting was held on the 12 th inst . at the Town Hall , Hertford . Among the brethren present were Bros . S . Austin , P . M ., P . P . G . Sup . of Works ., W . M elect ; J- Terry , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; J . R . Cocks , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . T . Andrews , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; C . Drummond , P . M ., P . P . G . Sup . of Works ; E . A . Simpson
P . M ., P . P-G . Sup . of Work ;;; J . D . Medcalf , P . M ., P . P . G . J . Deacon ; T . S . Carter , P . P . G . S . Deacon ; H . Campkin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Deacon ; W . P . Willson , P . M ., p . P . G . A . Dir . of Cer . ; C . C . Diet , P . M ., P . G . D . Devon ; W . Warrener , M . D ., S . W . ; J . E . Cussans , P . M . The visitors were Bros . J . Waller , P . M . 449 , P . P . G . D . ; R . Freer Austin , and others . This being the 50 th installation
meeting the brethien of thc lodge thought it advisable to p lace the oldest P . M ., Bro . Austin , in the chair of K . S . Bro . Terry , installed the W . M . in his usual effective manner , and called the attention of the brethren that Bro . Austin had been nearly fifty years a member oE the lodge , having been initiated in October 1829 , a Fact unparalleled in the history ot Freemasonry . It is proposed to celebrate the
jubilee about October next , when a large gathering is expected . The W . M . appointed as his officers Bros . theRev . Lewis Deedes , P . P . G . Chaplain , S . W . ; the Hon . Baron Dimsdale , J . W . ; R . B . Craft . S . D . ; J . Harrington , J . D . ; ] . R . Cocks , Treasurer ; R . T . Andrews , Sec . ; J . E . Burnard , I . G . ; F . Taylor and R . Harrison , Stewards ; T .
Wright , lyler . The brethren afterwards partook of a capital banquet at the Shire Hall , supplied by Mr . E . W . Davis , of thc Salisbury Arms Hotel , and which gave gieat satisfaction . The W . M ., who is in his 74 th year , presided . The usual Masonic toasts followed . Bro . G . T . Carter , P . M . undertook the musical arrangements .
GREAT GRIMSBY . —Pelham Pillar Lodge ( No . 792 ) . — The following is a list of the officers of this lodge for 1878-9 : —Bros . William Horatio Roberts , P . G . D . C , W . M . ; James Cook , S . W . ; A . S . Steffenson , J . W . ; William Marshall , P . M ., Chap . ; Mark Dawson , Treas . ; Henry Barker , 'Sec . ; Thos . McMurchie , S . D . ; W . F . Turner , J . D . ; Geo . Jarvis , D . C ; Geo . Nutt , I . G . ; C . Coulbick , M . Martin , M . Lawenster , Stewards .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The first meeting of the above lodge since the installation of its new Master , Bro . T . D . Hayes , took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . Tucker ' s , the Lord Raglan , Burragc-road , when Mr . W . H . Winter was , after ballot , initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and Bro . C . J . Clapham was passed to the Second Degree . The lodge was then
closed , and a superb banquet having been prepared by Bro . Tucker , the brethren partook of it , and afterwards drank thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts right loyally . The following officers were present beside the W . M ., Past Masters Butter , Coupland , Vincent , and Penfold ; Bros . Lloyd , S . W . ; Denton , P . M . and Sec . ; Jessup , Treas . ; R .
J . Cook , S . W . ; T . Mason , S . D . ; Edwards , J . D . ; H . Peice , D . C ; C . Cooke , Org . ; and R , Lester , Tyler . The following visitors were present : —Bros . Finis , 1526 ; G . Gould , 1685 ; W . J . Harris , 700 ; G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 ; R . Hanson , S . D . 829 ; A . Hiscock , 13 ; J . Ellis , 700 ; D . Cook , 687 ; and C . White , 1536 .
TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting of this provincial lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , on thc 13 th inst ., when there were present a very goodly gathering of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . S . H . Knaggs , W . M . ; H . Court , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W , Taylor , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . of Works Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ;
Saunders , P . G . D . of Middlesex , I . P . M . ; Vaughan , S . D . ; Ashley , J . D . ; Palmer , I . G . ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , D . C . ; Court , jun ., Assist . Org . ; Briggs , Steward ; Richnell , Assist . Steward ; C . Horsley , P . P . G . R ., of Middlesex , P . M . ; Dr . Clark , P . M . ; Harrison , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Rushworth , P . M . 1309 , P . G . R . of Middlesex ; Thru pp , P . M ., P . G . S . of Middlesex ; Fisher , P . M .,
814 ; Martin , S . W . 1539 ; Stebbing , 26 ; Powell , 165 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installation was carried out by Bro . W . Wigginton , who appointed as his assistants Bros Horsley , as S . W . ; Tomlinson as J . W . ; and Knaggs , as I . G . The entire ceremonial was perfoimed by the Installing Officer in so excellent a manner tbat it left nothing
to be desired , the delivery of the addresses being particularl y good . The appointment and investment of the officers then took place as follows : Bros . W . Taylor , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . W . ; Tomlinson , Treasurer ; Wigginton , Sec ; the Rev . Dr . Orsey , Chaplain ( by deputy ) ; Ashley , S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; A . 'I aylor , I . G . ; Walls , D . . ; Court , jun ,
Organist ; Richnell , W . S . ; Clarke , A . W . S . ; Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed the retiring W . M . was presented with a very elegant P . M't-. jewel , suitabl y inscribed . The banquet was well served . The usual routine of toasts followed in due course and were duly responded to . Bro . Charles Hoisley replied on behalf of The Provincial Grand Officers Present and past" and
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Bros . Rushworth and Thrupp , for " Thc Visitors . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting cf this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , the 1 tth inst . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , acting W . M . ; Raw , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; E .
Hopwood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . of Middlesex , Treas . ; J , Hurst , P . M . ; Jessett , S . W . ; T . Ockenden , J . W . ; T . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . D . ; Crunden , acting J . D . ; Hiscock , I . G . ; Day , A . W . S . ; Rawles , Tyler . The acting W . M . stated that in consequence of urgent piivate matters , Bro . Fox , the W . M ., could not attend , but had requested him to perform the ceremony of initiation . The candidate ,
Mr . Prime , being m attendance , was then duly and most ably inducted into the mysteries cf Cralt Masonry . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Bro . McNaught , Thistle Lodge ( Scotland ) , was a visitor . It being only a meeting of emergency the toasts were necessarily few , and were but formally given . " The Initiate" having been proposed
and warmly drank , Bro . Prime , in response , said : Worshipful Master and worthy brethren , standing on the very threshold of—may I not say it ?—almost another life , and with the experiences and recollections of that most beautiful ritual of Masonic faith impressed upon my heart of hearts , thoughts crowd so fast upon me that I can find but few poor words to tell you what I would . Brethren ,
I am sure you would first remind me that I record with feelings of deepest reverence my expressions of gratitude to our Master of all , for the privilege he has permitted me to assume , and for the necessary strength given . Oh , would I had the eloquence to clothe my words as others have done , but I cannot , my heart is so full , and my lips almost refuse to help me . Worshipful Master , permit me ,
with deepest respect , to tender you my heartfelt thanks for all advice given me , toned down , as it has been , with truest eloquence . You know I am just like a little child treading for the first time the pathway it has so long , so longingly looked for . With your assistance , and through you , I have pushed the gate aside and passing over the pathway threshold , 1 , the youngest Mason brother of you
all , place my foot upon tbe road , and as I gaze , a great black cloud of mystery seems to enwrap me , before , behind , on every side , yet , as I look , a flash of brilliancy comes over it to me . I can only liken it to the kindly helpful friends I have around me , and as I take another step or two , warm hands touch mine , clasp mine as a friend will clasp a friend , grasp mine as a man will grasp a man ,
but far better still , grip mine as a Mason will grip his brother , and then I know with your help all will be well with me . May I beg just another minute of your time , and add a graceful word , coupled with a respected brother ' s name ; he and I have lately been visiting some of the world ' s wonders together , and peculiar circumstances forced me to ask Bro . Crunden ' s help and sympathy ; both were given to me without measure ; surprised , I turned to him
and said , " are you a Mason ? " 1 got no answer , again I passed the question , again no answer , and a day or two went on , and once again receiving help through illness , I said , in the fullness of my heart , " if you are a Mason make me one too , " this is how it is 1 stand as one of you now . I thank ycu so much for the way you have honoured me by drinking to my health . The remainder of the evening having been agreeably spent , thebrethren separated .
LYMM . —Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 1565 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Church Green , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . In addition to the members of the lodge several representatives of Provincial Grand Lodge , and numerous other brethren from neighbouring lodges , attended for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . J . H . Evans ,
who had been unanimously elected by the brethren as W . M . for thc ensuing year . The brethren were summoned to attend to other Masonic duties at three p . m ., and shortly after that hour the lodge was opened by Bro . Bolton , assisted by Bros . J . H . Evans , S . W . ; E . G . Parker , J . W ,, and other officers . After the minutes of thc last lodge had been read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts
had been received and passed , shewing the lodge to be in a very healthly financial position , the Installing Master , Bro . East , P . M . 1 C 3 , P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . Hind , P . M . 1665 , P . G . R ., as S . W . ; and Siddley , P . P . 1045 , as J . W ., took the chair , and in a most impressive and beautiful manner performed thc interesting ceremony of installing Bro . J . H . Evans in the chair cf the W . M . for thc ensuing
year . The officers appointed and invested by the W . M , were Bros . E . G . Parker , S . W . ; G . Richardson , J . W . ; J . Browning , Treasurer ; H . Bulshaw , Secretary * , J . Sudlow , S . D . ; J . Kenworthy , J . D . ; G . Barker , I . G . ( pro tem . ) ; W . Groves , Tyler . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Mr . H . Voysey , of the Church Hotel . The W . M . in proposing the toast of " The
Oueen , " said he felt sure in such company he need say nothing to recommend this toast to their hearty acceptance , as it ever evoked a hearty response wherever Masons were assembled , it being thc toast of their Order , that through , out the vast domains over which our beloved sovereign swayed her sceptre none of her subjects were more loyal than were Freemasons , and the Earl of Chester Lodge
yielded to none , either in the province of Chester or in any other province , in their admiration , devotion , and loyalty to their beloved sovereign , whose many virtues had endeared her to them all and enhanced the brilliancy of her diadem . He would , therefore , give them the health of the
Queen of these realms , long might she be spared to rule over them . Drank with enthusiasm . The next toast , proposed by the W . M ., was "The Earl of Chester . " In proposing this toast the W . M . said * . The intimate relations which existed between H . R . H . and Freemasonry wco so close that no remarks uf hii coulel Increase the enthusiasm
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with which the toast was ever received amongst Masons . His genial qualities , his kindly presence , and the personal interest " which he constantly manifested in the Order , over which he so ably presided , had endeared him to all . As well abroad as at home , he had won golden opinions for the zealous discharge of his Masonic duties , and his kind consideration for the interests of the Craft , and the
brethren of the Earl of Chester Lodge felt they had a specially close connection with him , bearing the name of one of his titles . He felt sure they would cordially wish with him , in drinking the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester , that their highly esteemed G . M . ; long might he live to rule over the Craft . Drunk with great enthusiasm . The next toast proposed by the W . M . was " The Countess
of Chester and the rest of the Royal Family , " which , he felt sure , would be responded to not a whit less enthusiastically than those which had preceded it . He felt sure that any attempt to recount the virtues possessed by the wife of our illustrious G . M . would be a work of supererogation , being familiar in their mouths as household words , and the example she constantly sets worthy the imitation of
every lady in the land . So closely allied to Masonry on every side was she , that there could be no doubt that when ladies are admitted into the Craft she would be the first to be initiated . He would invite the brethren to drink , with him , to tbe health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Countess of Chester , and the rest of the Royal Family . The toast was received most enthusiastically . The next toast , which
was " The P . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , " was proposed by Bro . Hind , P . M ., P . G . R ., in a most felicitous speech , in which he eulogised the P . G . M . for the many excellent qualities he possessed as a man and a Mason , was heartily responded to . The toast of " The D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , " was proposed by Bro . E . G . Parker * in a very complimentary manner , and received a hearty response . The
toast of " The P . G . M ., Lord de Tabley , " was next proposed by Bro . E . Simpson , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., who very warmly eulogised his lordship for his truly Masonic spirit , referring specially to the interest he took in the welfare of the Earl of Chester Lodge , ever shewing the greatest anxiety for its prosperityJby the friendly enquiries he made respecting it . The toast was most cordially received . The
toast of " The D . P . G . M ., the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , " was proposed by Bro . Richardson , in a very creditable manner , and elicited a hearty response . The next toast , "The W . M ., " was proposed by Bro . Simpson , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., who very warmly commended the W . M . for the zeal he ever manifested iu Freemasonry , complimenting him on his regular and punctual attendance upon his Masonic
duties , which , he remarked , was an example to thc brethren of the Earl of Chester Lodge , not only for punctuality and regularity , but for the manner in which every duty assigned to him was performed , whilst his modest and unassuming manner had earned for him the confidence and esteem of every one connected with the lodge , amongst whom , he ventured to say , Bro . Evans had not a single
enemy , and he felt sure he never would have , and he had not the slighest doubt but hc would fulfil the duties of the office to which they had elected him with credit to himself and with satisfaction to the brethren . The toast was received most enthusiastically . In replying to the toast , thc W . M . said : He scarcely knew how to reply to the very flattering and complimentary manner in which Bro . Simp .
son had spoken of him . He thanked him very sincerely for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren For the very hearty manner in which they had responded to it , and whilst he felt deeply grateful to them all for the manifestations of their kind feelings towards him , he felt also that he was not entitled to the eulogiums Bro . Simpson had heaped upon him , as in his endeavour to
perform his Masonic duties faithfully , he had done nothing more than his duty ( and this hc feared at times very imperfectly ) , inasmuch , as he conceived it to be the duty of every brother , on associating himself with any lodge , faithfully to perform his duties to the best of his abilities , and suffer nothing but sheer necessity to interfere with them in any way , and he could only say , in reply , that if spared
in health and strength through the year in which they had just entered , hc purposed , with the assistance of the G . A . O . T . U ., so to fulfil the duties pertaining to the high office to which they had done him the honour to elect him , as to convince them that merit had been his title to their privileges , and that upon him their favours had not been undeservedly bestowed . He felt , however , that in
following such skilful brethren as those who had preceded him in this chair , that this would be no easy task , as he could scarcely hope to perform thpse duties so efficiently as they had done , but he pledged them his Masonic honour that no effort should be wanting on his part to maintain unsullied the prestige which the Earl of Chester Lodge had
earned for itself in the province , and would earnestly solicit thc hearty co-operation of his brother officers and the brethren individually and collectively ( without which , he felt , he must signally fail ) to assist him in accomplishing this , and if , at any time , he might beifound wanting in the due performance of his duties he would ask them one and all to
" Be to his faults a ltttle . blind , And to his virtues ever kind . " Again he thanked them most cordially for the manifestations of those good feelings towards him , and he sincerely trusted that the year upon which they had now entered might be one of uninterrupted harmony and prosperity , and that for the Earl of Chester Lodge a bright and happy future was in store . The toast of thc " I . P . M " was very
creditably proposed by Bro . J . Kin worthy , who paid a wellmerited tribute of respect to Bro . Wotton for the zeal with which he had performed his Masonic duties , and the in terest he ever manifested in the well-being of the lodge . The toast was very cordially responded to . In replying ,. Bru . Wotton thanked the brethren for their kindness in ¦ ro warmly responding to thc toast , and assured them his zeal for Freemasonry would never flag , and tbat his interest in the