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elect , Bro . Rev . H . Milllcan , was placed in the chair of this good old lodge ( its warrant bearing date March glh . 17 S 4 ) in the presence of So members of the Craft , including 21 Pa ^ t Masters , being one of the largest assemblies that has ever taken place at these annual gatherings . Amongst those present were the following visitors : Bros . Dr . J . B . Cockburn , P . M ., P . Hamel , W . M ., H . VV . Stickland .

P . M ., T . C Royle , P . M ., H . Rnugier . A . J . Hav , and H . C . Longman , of S 4 ; W . Hi'man , VV . M ., P . Le Page , P . M ., F . Weysom , P . M ., W . H . Bohn , P . M ., T . Pethers , P . M ., E . M . Le Hurav , P . M ., J . Stransrer , S . W ., W . M . elect , J . D . Robilliard . J . VV ., and P . Tourtel , I . G ., of 243 ; W . Stranger , W . M ., T . W . Palmer , P . M ., T . Le Ray , P . M ., W . Newberry , P . M ., T . R . Ogier , I . G ., VV .

Sutton , and P . Bichard , of 1 S 09 ; Rev . P . G . U . Pickering , P . M . 35 ; L . Jones , 292 ; J . Ford , S . VV ., W . M . elect 95 S ; G . W . Stone , 1003 J and others . The ceremony of installation was most effectively and impressively performed by Bro . A . C . Quick , P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M ., who was prevented from being present through a sad domestic bereavement , assisted

by the retiring W . M . The W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers : Bros . R . B . Rowcliffe , S . W . ; P . J . Benett , J . VV . ; A . C . Quick , P . M ., Chap . ; W . de Jersey , P . M ., Treas . ( 10 th time ); R . M . Smythson , P . M ., Sec . ( 12 th time ); M . Le Ray , S . D . ; H . E . Marquand , J . D . ; W . H . Courtenay , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Caines , A . D . C . ; J . B . Nicholls , Org . ; P . Geraghty , I . G . ; VV . G . Mann

and C . Mellish , Stwds . ; and E . Biddiscombe , Tyler . Bro . J . B . Nicholls presented the report of the Treasurer ' s accounts , which showed the lodge to be in a thoroughly prosperous condition . Two candidates were then proposed for initiation . The W . M . thus begins his year of office under most favourable auspices , which we hope will continue to the end .

The business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , in company with their guests , then repaired to the banqueting-room , which , with warm hearts and willing hands , had , as usual , been tastefully decorated by the officers of the lodge , the whole producing a most charming effect , which certainly did them credit . Here a most sumptuous repast awaited them .

The loyal toasts were received with musical honours by the asembled brethren . Then followed several Masonic toasts , viz . : "The Grand Lodge of Fngland . " "The Worshipful Master , " "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " "The Visitors , " and " The Past Masters , " the intervals between the toasts being enlivened by singing , & c . ; but as the best of friends

must part , so must Masons , the brethren therefore drank the last toast , one and all declaring they had never enjoyed themselves better , and with many an expressed wish that good old Mariners might exist to attain another centenary , indeed , one brother vvas boldenough to hope that he might live to assist at its celebration . So came to an end one of the most enjoyable and harmonious of meetings ever remembered in the lodge .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This highly prosperous lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . R . Eales , P . M ., actio 0 W . M . ; A . F . Scholding , S . W ., W . M . elect ; VV . Fisher ° P . M . S 34 , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; J .

Smith , J . D . ; J . W . Clarke , I . G .- ; R . Kent , Org . ; VV . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; Trotter , A . D . C ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., H . Robinson , VV . Hopkins , and G . J . Tagg , Stewards ; G . Ransford , I . P . M . ; Plimsaul , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Pritchard , P . G . Treas . Middlesex ; Moorman , P . P . G . P . Surrey ; Thorn , W . M . 2331 ; Bye , P . M . 123 S ; Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; J . N . Frye , P . M . IOQJ . ; Norman .

J . W . 1 G 58 ; W . Middlevveek , S . D . 1 793 ; Lane , J . D . 2202 ; J . E . Ruffle , Org . 1793 ; C Gammon , 704 ; Simpson , 957 ; Griffiths , 1310 ; Ellis , 1314 ; Gitidee , 1563 ; Broom , 165 S ; Bridge , 1733 ; Dore , 2139 ; Mason , 2206 ; J . Gammon , 2331 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Schultza was raised to the Third

Degree by the I . P . M . Bro . Scholding having been presented by Bro . Jessett , was ably installed as W . M . by Bro . Ransford , assisted by Bros . Eales as S . VV . ; VV . Fisher as J . W . ; Spearing , D . C ; and H . Wheatley , l . G . The following appointments and investitures then took place : Bros . Fisher , S . VV . ; J . Smith , J . W . ; J essett , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ;

1 rotter , I . G . j G . Ransford , D . C . ; H . Wheatley , P . M . ; W . Hopkins , A . D . C ; G . J . Tagg , Cronin , Kent , and C . Wheatley , Stewards ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . 'The ballot having been taken , Mr . Whicher was duly initiated into Craft mysteries by the VV . M . In consequence of the sudden death of his youngest child , the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Clark , was unable to attend , and a vote of

condolence was passed to him , and the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel was postponed . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . Inspector Moss , and also to Bro . Superintendent H . J . Jones , P . M ., on the death of his wife . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried that the

honorary membership of the lodge be conferred upon Bro . H . Room , P . G . Sec . Middx . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B . ; H . Room , P . G . Sec . ; F . C . Frye , L . C . C , P . M . 1 G 42 ; E . Clark , I . P . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . J . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and many others . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the Installing Officer , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

1 he lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary loyal toasts were duly honoured . Bro . H . Pritchard , P . G . 'Treas ., acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . "

In proposing the toast of " 'The W . M ., " the acting I . P . M . said that , as one of the oldest initiates in the lodge , it afforded him great pleasure to propose the health of Bro . Scholding , who vvas also an initiate of No . 1512 , and who had been installed that day in the chair by him . 'They had seen how well the VV . M . had initiated the candidate that

evening , and he believed that he was also capable of performing the other ceremonies equally as well . The Wors-liipful Master , in reply , said that he vvas particularly gratified in being placed in the chair that evening by one of his oldest friends . He ( the VV . M . ) had not been many years in the lodge , and therefore he was fortunate in

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being so soon elected to the chair . They had lost many members by death and resignation through adverse circumstances , but the lodge was still a very strong one , and , as they had heard that evening , financially prosperous . He hoped to do his duty entirely to their satisfaction , and to ' eave the chair with the same amount of respect as the I . P . M . had received , and whose absence , through a severe

domestic affliction , thev all deplored . "The Installing Officer " followed . In giving the toast the VV . M . paid a high compliment to the services of Bro . Ransford . Bros . Pritchard , J . N . Frye , Harvey , and Thorn replied to the toast of " The Visitors . " In their respective speeches

they more or less eulogised the lodge , its working-, and its hospitality . The remaining toasts , in consequence of the lateness of the hour , were quickly disposed of . During the evening Bros . J . Ruffle , J . N . Frye , Gammon , and others instrumentally and vocally amused the brethren .

HASTINGS . Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —A meeting was held on the 12 th inst . at the Castle Hotel , when there were present Bros . VV . S . Allen , VV . M . ; F . C . Edwards , S . VV . ; C . Randell , J . W .: J . Puttiek , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Pearce , Prov . G . S . B ., Sec ; R . Walmsley , S . D . ; G . H . Gage , J . D . ; C E .

Botley , P . M ., acting D . C ; C . ] . Ticehurst , I . G . ; L . ) . Jukes , Stwd . ; C . M . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . H . Cole , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . H . Russell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . Townsend , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts ; F . H . Hallett , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; Boyce , Hickman , Russell , Tyrrell , Heaphy , Tendall , Veness , Mc ormick , Guy , Horton , Reinmann ,

Weston , E . C . Hallett , and Muscat . Visitors : Bros . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . I . G . ; VV . H . Huckell , 16 3 6 ; J . Foster , S . VV . 11 S 4 ; J . Trinder , P . M . 592 , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . T . Jordan , P . M . 11 S 4 ; F . Duke , 1 S 42 ; L . F . St . John , 1184 ; j . P . Slingsby Roberts , VV . M . 14 G 6 ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec ; W . Morrison , W . M . mo , Prov . J . G . W . ; B . Meadows , VV . M . 1 S 42 ; J . Brill , 7 S 0 ; and

W . _ Holloway , J . W . 1 S 42 . The lodge having been opened , the installation of Bro . Edwards as VV . M . of this old and successful lodge was ably done by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Allen , who was immediately after presented with a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of esteem and for the efficient manner in

which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during his term of office . The VV . M . appointed and invested the following as offi-ers : Bros . C . Randell , S . VV . ; R . Walmsley , J . W . ; Rev . J . Puttiek , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Pearce , Prov . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . H . Gage , S . D . ; C . j . Ticehurst , J . D . ; C . VV . Duke ,

P . P . S . G . W ., D . C ; E . C . Botley , P . M ., A . D . C ; L J . Jukes , I . G . ; and E . J . McCormick , Stwd . Bro . C . W . Duke was re-elected Charity Steward . The smallness of number present is accounted for by the many who are ill and those suffering bereavement . After the business of the lodge vvas finished , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where repast vvas served by Bro . Boyce in his usual excellent style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

HEA TON MOOR . Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 2109 ) . —The installation Festival of St . John vvas held on Thursday , the Sth instant , at the Assembly Hall , when there vvas a numerous attendance . After the opening of the lodge , and confirmation of the minutes , the installation ceremony was proceeded with .

The Installing Master was Bro . T . A . Hopewell , P . M ., P . D . G . D . C , assisted by Bro . E . Broadbent , P . M ., the musical portion of the ceremony being rendered by Bros . VV . H . Mortimer , G . Seager , W . Fogg , G . Spilsbury , and E . Broadbent . Bro . S . Irwine Thomson , VV . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . Barton , I . P . M . ; J . VV . Berra , S . W . j T . T . Shann

J . P ., J . VV . ; Rev . W . H . Smartt , B . D ., and Rev . John Henn , B . A ., Chaplains ; J . H . Wells , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Broadbent , P . M ., Sec . ; A . VV . Reynolds , S . D . ; G . Seager , J . D . ; VV . H . Mortimer , Org . ; S . B . Broadbent , D . C j J . Hurst , I . G . ; VV . Caffey , G . Garnett , J . Spilsbury , and Dr . F . Jordan , Stewards ; and C . Birchall , Tyler . After the lodge was closed , the ladies began to arrive , and assembled in the drawing room , which vvas most tastefully

furnished , and the walls were beautifully decorated with pictures , mirrorettes , brackets , & c The banquet vvas served in the large hall ( catered by Bro . G . Hallmark ) , which was also hung with pictures , and about So and go ladies and brethren sat down . The usual toasts were given by the W . M . The toast of "H . R . H . Prince Edward " vvas given by

Bro . S . B . Broadbent , P . M ., who mentioned that the day vvas the birthday of his Royal Highness . As usual the lodge had wired to their patron wishing him many happy returns , and his reply , by telegram , vvas just to hand , thanking them for their good wishes , & c . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" vvas given by Bro . Rev . John Henn , who mentioned that the lodge during

its five years' existence had given about £ 210 to the various Institutions , in which they now possessed 135 votes . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . E . Barton , I . P . M ., and consisted of the arms of Prince Edward with the usual Past Master's square and pendant . After the banquet the company assembled in the drawing

room , where they were entertained for some time with music and singing , which vvas contributed by Bros . Ureenwood , Seager , Mrs . Seager , Miss E . Webster , and Bro . McElroy . Dancing was enjoyed in the large hall until about two a . m . 'The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

PENDLETON . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 1773 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the 'Town Hall , on tl . e 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Holland , VV . M . ; F . Tovvnson , I . P . M . j J . R . Smith , S . VV . ; Thos . Threltall , J . VV . ; R . H . Berry , Treas . ; T . T . Sefton , Sec ; VVm . Mosley , J . D . ; VV . Hardcastle , D . C . ; J . Clough ,

I . G . j T . M . Brown and W . Lambert , Stewards ; B . VV . Sefton , P . M . ; J . Harrop , P . M . ; S . Statham , P . M . ; Winterbottom , P . M . ; Thos . Kay , P . M . ; R . Duxbury , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . Carver , VVm . Thos . Biease , | ohn Walker , VV . Barnsley , John Lawton , 1004 ; V . M . Killchoff , W . M . 317 ; C M . Collingvvood , 1437 ; J . S . Kitchen , 1773 ; and Lees Knowles , S 59 .

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PLYMOUTH . Brunswick Lodge ( No . 159 ) . —At the annual banquet of this lodge , held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 7 th instan f , Bro . Thomas Stoner presided , and a large attendance also included Bros . H . J . Price , I . P . M . ; J . E . Davis , S . W . ; H . Roberts , J . W . ; H . Warren , Chap . ; H . Mortimore , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; N .

Radmore , Secretary ; VV . S . Luscombe , S . D . ; W . Smeeth , J . D . ; J . Dyer , D . C . ; R . F . Batstone , A . D . C . ; J . Mitchell , Organist ; J . Endacott , I . G . j J . Corrick , j . Spurr , and A . K . Douglas , Stewards ; J . Bartlett , 1 yler ; J . C . Stephens , P . M . ; A . R . Lethnridge , PM ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; B . S . Johns , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; and R . Selmon , P . M . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Rev . Dr .

Lemon , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . H . Evans ; J . Dupre , P . P . G . D . of C . ; J . Bray , 1212 : J . Rendle , " P . P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Barter , 1247 ; G . F . Watson , 1550 ; and E . Britain , 16 S 1 . An electro-plated tea and coffee service , a binocular glass in case , and an address were presented to Bro . F . J . Price , the I . P . M ., from the members of the lodge , on his leaving Plymouth to take up a Government appointment at

Barbados , in token of their esteem and appreciation of his Masonic zeal and ability , and as an expression of their good feeling towards him , and fraternal wishes for his continued prosperity . After the banquet a capital musical entertainment was given by Bros . Rendle , Barter , Douglas , Mitchell , R . F . Davis , VV . Cutler , G . Andrews , F . Webber , H . Mortimore , and others .

Friendship Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —Ihe installation banquet of the above lodge vvas held at the Freemasons ' Club on the 7 th inst ., and vvas attended by 75 brethren . Bro . Harvey and his wife received a special vote of thanks for excellent catering . The VV . M ., Bro . J . Oldlield , presided , supported by all his officers , with the exception of the retiring W . M ., who vvas unavoidably absent . Among the

Past Masters of the lodge present were Bros . H . Welch , P . P . G . Purst . ; E . J . Knight , P . P . G . Purst . ; W . J . Taylor , William Allsford , C H . Price , J . F . Burns , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Leonard , and R . Carter . Among the visiting brethren were Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon , 1 S 9 , P . P . JrG . W .. P . G . Chap . ; J . R . Lord , 1247 , P . P . G . T .

I . B . Gover , 70 , P . P . G . Sec . ; W . H . Burt , R . W . Pitcher , E . H . Littleton , 230 ; W . Browning , 223 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Bassett , P . S . G . D . ; W . Fowler , 1212 ; and J . Osborn , 954- . . .... A capital entertainment of melodies and recitations was given between the toasts , and the members of Devonport lodge left at a late hour very highly pleased with the first holding of their installation banquet at that Plymouth club .

St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1247 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting at the Freemasons ' Hall on the 15 th inst ., when the W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Mayne , vvas installed . Bros . J . R . Lord , P . P . G . T . ; J . Kinton Bond , P . P . G . D . C ; H . J . Barter , T . S .. Eyre , Major M . Tracy , R . A ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . Sec Jersey , assisted by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon , P . P . J . G . W ., P . P . G .

Lhap ., were the Installing Officers . The Board of Installed Masters also included Bros . B . R . P . Elliott , P . G . L . Pearce , P . S . G . D ., R . A . Penrose , T . R . E . Olver , VV . H . Hamblyn , and R . C . Wyatt , of 1247 ; J . W . Cornish , P . P . G . T ., T . C . Levvarn , P . P . J . G . D ., E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . S . of W ., W . J . Stanbury , A . D . C , and S . Panter , of 1099 ; T . Goodall , P . P . G . O ., A . C . Titherley , 1550 ;

J . Kitt , P . A . G . Purst , C . A . Nicholson , and T . C . Rook , of 1 S 47 ; R . Pike , P . P . G . O ., W . E . Chapeli , 156 ; J . Wallis , 1255 ; F . R . Thomas , 1 S 91 ; and J . Gidley , P . P . G . Stwd . The officers invested were Bros . T . S . Eyre , I . P . M . j A . Parkhouse , S . W . ; G . Gurney , J . W . ; J . Kinton Bond , Chap . ; j . R . Lord , Treas . ; P . G . L , Pearce , Sec . ; H . T . C . Tucker , S . D . ; S . A . Maitland

J . D . ; J . A . A . Cousins , D . C . ; J . Bishop , A . D . C ; F . A . James , Org . ; J . Simmons , I . G . ; C . H . F . Menhinick , A . Tuck , and J . Gee , Stwds . ; and W . H . Phillips , Tyler . Bros . J . R . Lord and T . R . E . Olver were re-elected , the former as representative at the Committee of Petitions , and the latter as Charity Steward . The annual banquet was appointed to be held at the Freemasons' Club on the 4 th prox .

Ebrington Lodge ( No . 1847 ) . —The members of this Iodge held their installation banquet on . the 7 th inst ., at Routly ' s Farley ' s Hotel , when over 50 brethren were present . The VV . M ., Bro . J . Harvey , presided , supported by the following : Bros . J . T . Rook , I . P . M . ; G . VV . Street , S . VV . ; H . Roberts , J . W . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T ., Chap . ; C . A . Nicholson , Treas . ; James Lose , Sec ; E . Dawe ,

S . D . ; J . Keast , J . D . ; C . J . F . Williams , D . C ; F . Burner , A . D . C ; J . G . Gibson , Org . ; G . Milford , I . G . j S . Davis , P . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; W . O . Hosking , P . M . ; A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . of W . ; K . Lose , jun ., P . P . G . P . ; VV . H . VV . Macey , W . H . Williams , and J . Griffin . Among the visitors were Bros . Major M . Tracy , R . A ., 1247 , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . B . Twose , 105 , P . P . G . T . ;

C . J . Livermore , 105 , 244 , P . P . G . Purst . ; C . H . Cooper , P . P . G . D . ; T . R . E . Olver , 1247 ; W . R . Ravvling , 1071 ; T . S . Eyre , 1247 ; R . Blight , P . H . Bridgman , F . R . Goodyear , 223 ; H . E . Sitter , 1205 ; H . Reynolds , S . VV . 2025 ; VV . Sweet , J . W . 1212 ; S . A . Maitland , Clarke , J . Pike , Harding , Leigh , L . James , A . Dyer , A . Matthews , G . Easterbrook , 1 S 47 ; Groves , 1212 ; T . Gidlev , 1205 ; and Dr . VV . H . Waterfield , 70 .

The catering was in the usual creditable style of the hotel . Among the vocalists of the evening were Bros . C . J . F . Williams , J . Lose , R . B . Twose , W . R . Ravvling , W . Hosking , VV . H . VV . Macey , R . Blight , L . C . J . Livermore , Hayward , and Harding . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . T . Rook , by the brethren of thc Iodge in appreciation of his Masonic zeal .

SALFORD . Zetland Lodge ( No . 852 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at The Crescent . There vvas a large gathering of brethren and visitors present . In the absence of Bro . Woolley , VV . M ., through domestic bereavement , the chair was taken by Bro . T . Pike , P . M ., Installing Master for the

. The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , also minutes of an e mergency meeting . The ballot was taken for Messrs