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I Mann and Julius Hulton , which proved favourable . The j' ner was initiated by Bro . Wheeler , P . M , and the latter hBro . T . Pike , P . M The ceremonies being completed , the installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Pike appointed K ! following as h ' n InsUllinsr 0 "Beers : Bros . VV . Corney , P VI-, S- W ., and VVheeler , P . M ., J . W . Bro . J . VV . Booth , c ' yy ' . ' , VV . "' . elect , was presented to the Installing Master hv Bro . G . S . Smith , P .. VI ., and was duly installed , Rro Pike presenting the working tools and also gave the

. address 5 to the VV . M . and brethren , Bro . Wheeler , P . M ., 1 , 1 ,-es-n ' n ' the Wardens and officers . The VV . M . invested hi , officers as follows : Bros . J . A . Woolley , I . P . M . ; J . ¦ Blackwell , S . W . ; J . Beardmore , JW . ; J . G . Edge , Treas . J J . H . Wood , Sec ; J . S . Willis , S . D . ; P . B . Robinson , J . D . ; Hackin , Chap . ; VV . Corney , P . M ., n C . ¦ j- Ward , Org . ; A . VV . Sidebottom , I . G . ; and VV

\ V . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler . We have had occasion before to speak of the great ability of Bro . T . Pike as an Installing Master , and can only repeat that he is , if possible , more perfect than ever . Hie following brethren were present : Bros . W . H . Fulford , LP-M . ; J . VV . Booth , S . VV . ; J . Blackwell , T VV .: A . W . Sidebottom , Sec ; J . Beardmore , S . D . ;

lohn Willis , J . D . ; R . B . Robinson , I . G . ; H . VVood , Thos . Pike , P . ' M . ; C . H . Wheeler , P . M . ; John Corney , P . M . ; W . W . Riddell , P . M ., Tvler ; Wm . Sherlock , J . K . Leach , J . Bradbury , VV . R . Hawkes , G . Sidebottom , ' G . Hackin , James Ind , E . J . Stevens , J . Cooper , T . Williams , J . Robinson , T . Bradbury , W . Greenhalgh , C . W . Jones , T . Watson , VV . [ son , J . Illingwnrth , VV .

Harrington , R . Walkinson . and John Griffiths . Victors Bros . J . H . Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . Treas . ; E . Holland , W . M . 1773 ; J . H . Leresche , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg- ; T . Renshaw , 13 S 7 ; W . Richardson ; A . H . Duffin , VV . M . 1134 ; G . S . Smith , P . M . W . M . 2359 ; J Haworth , P . M . 1077 ; Peter Royle , P . M ., P . G . D . ; J . W . Nichols , P . M . 1134 ; Wm . T . Biease , 1773 ; and L . J Griffiths , P . M ., W . M . 935 .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . — The regular meeting oi this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present , together with others , Bros . John Taylor , VV . M . ; Jno . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., S . VV . ; S . Wills , J . VV . ; Jno . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; T . H . Wills , I . P . M ., Sec . ; VV .

Her . ey , S . D . ; W . Wmget , J . D . ; G . West , l . G . ; Jno . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., D . C ; E . J . Pratt , Org . ; J . W . McKellar , J . G . Turle , V . Lauzell , W . Thomas , E . | . tS ' osworthy , W . T . Gale , K . W . Scholes , F . J . Crocker , C . P . Waite , F . J . W . Crowe , J . W . and Org . 21 S 9 ; and J . E . Newton , Tyler . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the last reg-ular

meeting were read and confirmed , when Bro . Scholes was impressively ratted to the Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., and Bro . F . J . Crocker passed to the Degree of F . C , this ceremony being also worked by the W . M . Through the kindness of the distinguished Bro . VV . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England , honorary member of the lodge , the members were presented with a copy of the oration recently delivered by him at Dawlish . The usual lodge business vvas then disposed of , and the lodge closed .

TROWBRIDGE . Lodge Of Concord ( No . 632 ) . —The installation of a VV . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic Hall , Silver-street , on Monday , the 12 th inst . The W . M . elect vvas Bro . F . VV . Selfe , the S . W ., and it must have been very gratifying to him , that , notwithstanding the inclement weather , such a large number of

brethren , including visitors from Devizes , Frome , Warminster , Bradford . & c , assembled to mark their appreciation of the earnestness and assiduity which has always characterised his Masonic career . Amongst the brethren and visitors present we noticed Bros . VV . R . Brown , W . M . j H . Chapman , J . W . j VV . J . Mann , Treas . ; T . S . Hill , and H . H . VVhite , Sees . ; H . Mundy , S . D . ; G . Ll . Palmer , P . P . J . G . W .. D . C . : I . Lansdown . Onr .: F . M . Garlirk . I . G . _

G . Snailum , Stwd . ; John H . Foley , P . M . ; E . B . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Asst . Purst . ; J . Chapman , C . H . Ryles , Jas . Huntley , A . J . G . Stancomb H . Millington , P . P . G . Org ., H . B . Norris , J . Aplin , E . Williams , C J . Offer , VV . Collins , C . J . Jones , M . Millard , and I . K . Rogers , all of the lodge ; T . Reeve .

W . M . 2227 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . H . Francis , 199 ; VV . H . I'rankham , D . C . 973 ; H . Reeves , I . P . M . 2227 , P . G . Stwd . ; C VV . B . Bryant , P . M . 1271 ; A . Scammell , ? . W . 1271 ; G . J . Farrington , P . M . 663 , P . P . S . G . W . Wilts ; F . S . Hancock , P . M . 663 , P . P . S . G . D . Wilts ; F . Sloper , VV . M . 633 ; J . W . Aukett , 56 ; W . J WilkinslD 1271 IHillmanTreasurer 2227 ;

- , .. ; . , E . Lewis , S . W . 147 S ; A . P . Hall , S . D . 2227 ; H . Hewer , J . D . 147 SJ H H . VV . Wyndham , 132 j T . Ponting , 1478 , P . P . G . R . Wilts ; J . Sparks , 1271 , P . P . G . R . Wilts ; and others . The chair was occupied by the popular W . M . of the past year , Bro . W . R . Brown , and lodge -- ... w r « J . J- * -., ~ . w . ... .-. W . W ,..., « .. « .. _ . « £ ,, .

having been duly opened the W . M . elect was presented 'or installation , which ceremony vvas ably performed by " ° . J . H . Foley . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . Chapman , S . VV . ; H . VVhite , J . W . ; Kev . S . T . Wood , Chap . ; W . J . Mann , Treas . ; H . Mund y , Asst . Sec ; F . M . Garlick , S . D . ; A . Cox , J . D . ; H . E . Bishop , D . C ; G . Snailum , Org . ; J . Lansdown , f-G . j R . Gowing and J . Huntley , Stewards . The charge W the newly-elected W . M . and to the officers was impressivel y rendered by Bro . VV . R . Brown , who was subsequently

Presented by the W . M . with a Past Master's jewel . Ihe lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to \\ f ^ nnual banquet at the George Hotel , provided by Miss Wade . Between 40 and 50 brethren sat down , the chair oe . 'ng filled by the W . M ., and the vice-chair by H . Chapman , ^•L > . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and

'" ason . ic toasts were given and responded to , Bro . Brown proposing the health of his successor in witty and felicitous language . A very pleasant evening vvas spent , enlivened by some capital songs given by Bros . Williams , Frankham , Mackrell , Stanley , bcammell , and others , Bro . H . Millington accompanying on the pianoforte .

URMSTON . Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The installation meeting of this very successful lodge was held on Monday , in i n •' - > at the Victoria Hotel , the occasion being the ¦ nstallation of Bro . John Bowers , S . W ., W . M . elect , by

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Rro . Goodacre , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . Grand Sec . There vvas a large number of brethren and guests present . The lodge was opened by Bro . G . A . Myers , VV . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , and also those of an emergency meeting , were read and confirmed . _ The Auditors' report was read and adopted . There being a considerable balance in hand , /' io ios . was contributed to

the West Lancashire Masonic fiducational Institution . On a motion by Bro . E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., seconded by Bro . J . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., asum of £ 10 ios . was devoted tothe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . E . L . Littler , P . M ., vvas unanimously elected Charity Representative , and Bro . N . Jones elected Tyler . Bro . Goodacre , Installing Master , took the chair , and appointed for his

Installing Officers Bros . J . Slyman , S . W . j E . L . Littler , J . VV . ; and Heaton , I . G . Bro . J . Bowers was presented by Bro . G . A . Myers , Worshipful Master , and was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The Worshipful Master invested his officers . The Senior and Junior Wardens were addressed by Bro . G . R . Llojd , P . M ., and the rest by Bro . John Slyman . The following is

a list : Bros . B . Swindells , S . VV . ; J . H . Marsh , J . W . ; G . A . Myers , I . P . M . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G P ., Treas . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Jolliffe , S . D . ; F . Stretch , J . D . j J . Walton Bowers , Org . ; A . Christie , l . G . ; G . G . Mends , R . W . Fowler , J . Plowman . The ad iresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by Bro . Wm . Goodacre . The

whole ceremony as performed by the Installing Master vvas simply perfect , and vvas a most intellectual treat . All business being terminated , the lodge vvas closed . subsequently the brethren dined together to celebrate the event . 'The banquet was a great success , being admirably served , and the tables laid with great taste and beauty , under the immediate direction of Bro . John Walton , P . M .,

the proprietor of the hotel . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . There were several presentations made during the evening to the lodge , consisting of a volume of " Kenning s Encyclopaadiaof Freemasonry , " presented by Bro . Wm . Bowden , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . J . H . Marsh , J . W ., presented

a die with the name and number of the lodge , also a very handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel vvas presented to Bro . G . A . Myers , I . P . M ., for the very valuable services he had rendered to the lodge during his year of office . There were present Bros . G . A . Mvers , W . M . ; j Bovvers , S . VV . ; R . Swindells , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , Treas . ; J . H . Marsh , Secj VV . H . Jolliffe , J . D . j Fred . Stretch ,

D . C . j J . Walton , jun ., I . G . j . N . Jones , Tylerj VVm . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec ; P . Heaton , P . M . j J . blyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Walton , P . M . ; W . Bowers , btwd . ; A . Christie , G . Mends . A . B . Wheeler , R . N . Fowler , James Plowman , J . Aritingstall , and the following visitors : Bros . J . Chadderton , P . M ., P . A . G . ^ ec . ; VVm . Y . Martin , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . D .: W . Bowden ,

P . P . G . D . ; S . Heyes , VV . M . 1 S 14 ; C . P . Dunkerley , J . VV , 1147 ; J . Sharpies , 2359 ; F . G . Goodacre , W . M . 2231 ; C Martyne , W . M . 13 S 7 ; Geo . S . Smith , P . M ., VV . M . 2359 ; W . A . Hammond , 2231 ; C . W . Maybury , P . M . ; and A , R . Boothroyd , J . D . 2359 . The jewel presented to Bro . G . A . Myers was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

WESTON-SUPER-MA RE . St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —The installation meeting of this important lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , which , by the way , is one of the most convenient , complete , and elegantly appointed Masonic hails in the kingdom , the decorations and furniture being of the most recherche character . There vvas a

numerous attendance of the brethren . After the disposal of some formal business , the W . M ., Bro . W . E . Perrett , handed his gavel to Bro . John Glass , P . M . 453 ( brother of the W . M . elect ) , who installed Bro . Wm . H . Glass , P . M ., into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being performed in a very complete and impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . VV . E . Perrett , I . P . M . ; S .

Sellick , S . VV . ; J . P . Capell , J . VV . ; G . H . Perrett , P . M ., Chap . j S . Lewis , P . M ., Treas . j W . E . Perrett , P . M ., Sec ; H . Butt , S . D . ; F . Blackmore , J . D . ; C . E . Alford , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Cooper , l . G . ; Lovel and Lalonde , Organists ; Webb and Dart , Stewards ; Jones , P . M ., Almoner ; and Cornelius , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros , lohn Glass , P . M . 453 , P . P . G . S . of VV . Essex ; G .

Corbie , P . P . J . G . W . Essex ; J . Haddon , P . M . 1966 ; and VV . A . Glass , 453 . A sumptuous banquet was provided by the Stewards , and the usual toasts were heartily responded to , particularly that of "TheW . M . " In responding , Bro . William Glass expressed the pleasure he had experienced from the brethren of Weston ( which

p lace he had come to reside in only a few years since ) by the cordial reception and friendly welcome they had given to one who vvas a stranger in the land . He should always have a warm corner in his heart for the brethren of St . Kew . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " I'he Installing Officer , Bro . John Glass , " alluded to the fact that that

brother had undertaken a very long journey in inclement weather to install him , by special desire oi the lodge . Reference vvas also made to the services rendered by Bro . John Glass with regard to the R . M . l . for Boys . Bro . John Glass , in reply , stated the pleasure he had experienced in installing their W . M ., particularly as Bro . VV . Glass had some years ago initiated him into Freemasonry .

Bro . Glass ( who is a member of the Provisional Management Committee Boys' School ) took the opportunity of making an earnest appeal for funds so urgently needed for the much desired improvements at the Institution at Wood Green , and reminded the brethren of the Province of Somerset that there were six boys now in the Institution from that province , and alluded to the fact that during the last seven

years the Boys' Institution had received ^ , 50 , 000 less than either of the other two Institutions and , while feeling that neither the Girls nor the Old People had received one penny less than the merits of those Charities were entitled to , considered that it vvas high time the Craft felt their responsibilities with regard to providing adequate funds for the

Boys' School , which was now in such a position as to reflect the highest credit upon Freemasonry and to take high rank among Institutions of a similar kind in the country . He sincerely hoped that the St . Kew Lodge would send a Steward to the next Festival . Bros . Geo . Corbie and W , Glass , jun ., responded for "The Visitors . "

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Bro . J . Haddon , P . M . ig 65 , in responding for "The Charities , " made a very eloquent speech supporting the appeal made by Bro . John Glass . Bro . Haddon stated that he vvas Provincial Steward for the Boys' School , and that he had received considerable support from the members of the lodge . He knew , however , the importance of sending a Steward from the lodge . He would willingly transfer the support he

had received to direct representation if it could be obtained . Bro . S . Lewis , P . M ., Treas ., thereupon volunteered to serve as a Steward . This offer was heartily received and responded to by many brethren . Some capital songs and recitations contributed to one of the most pleasant and successful gatherings of Freemasons in the West of England held for a long time .

WIGAN . Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) - —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on VVednesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . H . Riddlesworth , VV . M . j W . Rigby , S . W . j R . P . VVhite , J . W . j J . D . Murray , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j T . Knowles , Sec . ; C A . Cromshaw , S . D . ; A . Crastan , J . D . j J . Browne ,

P . M ., D . C . ; R . 0 . Burland , I . G . ; C . Cockson , Stwd . j A . Swalwell , Tyler ; R . Betley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; VV . Johnsan , P . M . j R . B . Seddon , P . M . ; W . Simpson , W . H . Irving , E . H . Monks , E . Franks , A . H . Lamb , A . E . Johnson , and A . H . Leech . Visitors : Bros . T . Stranger , VV . M . 17 S ; G . Scarborough , T . Milligan . P . P . G . D . ; and J . Phillips .

Owing to the unavoidable abse ce in the early part of the evening of the VV . M ., Bro . Murray took the chair and opened the lodge . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . R . Betley took the chair , and the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Rigby , vvas presented oy Bro . Murray , and duly installed as Master for the ensuing year , Bro . Betley ' s rendering of the installation ceremony being appreciated

by all present . The newly-installed Master invested as his officers Bros . William Rigby , VV . M . ; R . Prosser White , S . W . ; T . Knowles , J . VV . ; H . Riddlesvvorth , I . P . M . j R . Tebbs , Chap , j J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j C . A . Cronshavv , Sec , j J . Browne , P . M ., D . C . j

J . W . Potter , Org . j A . Craston , S . D . j R . O . Burland , J . D . ; C . Cockson , I . G . j E . H . Monks , jun ., and VV . H . Irving , Stwds . j and A . Swalwell , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined in the adjoining room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

Wigan Lodge ( No . 2326 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . vV . E . M . i omlinson , M . P ., P . P . S . G . W ., W . M . j VV . Simpson , S . W . j H . Ackerley , J . W . j VV . Taberner , Secj VV . Tomlinson , S . D . j R . Betley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., J . D . j J . D . Murray , P . M . ms , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . j R . P . Wnite , I . G . j A .

Swalwell , Tylerj G . L . Campbell , P . M . 1335 j R . C . Snape , P . M . j Col . R . A . ffarington , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . j W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . G . Sec , P . G . S . B . England j G . A . Harradon , P . M ., Pruv . G . Ireas . j W . J . Tnomson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j J . Smith , R . Halliwell , P . Speakman , H . T . Folkard , W . R . Wilkinson , and Carter . Visitors ; Bros . Dr . Bentley , P . M . j T . Margison , J . McConnell , S . Grime ,

and A . McConnell . The lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., and the minutes ol the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . D . Murray took the chair , and raised Bro . W . R . Wilkinson to the Degree of M . M . The W . M . relieved Bro . Murray , and initiated the Rev . H . Bluett . Bro . VV . Simpson , S . W ., vvas duly elected W . M , for the ensuing year , and Bro . J .

Browne , P . M . 1335 , re-elected treasurer . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where full justice vvas done to the viands provided . The after proceedings were much enhanced by the excellent songs and duets rendered by Bros . McConnell , jun ., and Margeson , accompanied by Dr . Bentley in a most able manner .

WINCANTON . Science Lodge ( No . 437 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on the occasion of the regular monthly meeting m January . The ceremony vvas performed by Bro . K . C . Else , Deputy P . G . M . There was unusual interest attached to the event , as Bro . J . L . Bewsey vvas inducted for the second time . A

large number of brethren from neighbouring lodges were present , including Bros . N . J . Nosworthy , P . M . S 14 and 329 J C H . Coombs , P . M . S 14 J J . F . Lock , J . D . 976 j T . D . Vincent , P . M . 97 G ; C . Phippen , S . W . 976 ; H . J . Phillips , 472 ; A . Hiscock , 472 ; VV . Roberts , S . vV . 116 S ; E . Creed . S . D . 97 6 ; G . English , 437 ; and others . The W . M . invested the following with collars of office for the ensuing year : Bros . S . W . Bewsey , P . P . G . D . C .,

I . P . M . ; F . J . Lintern , S . VV . ; J . VV . Sandell , J . W . ; the Rev . M . Shackleton , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap , j R . R . Hutchings , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Treas . ; VV . H . Gjod , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; R . H . Hoyle , 5 . D . ; C . F . Wnite , J . D . j G . Lock , I . G . ; C . W . A . Goodfellow , D . C . j F . R . VVadman , Org . j and H . Wadman and A . Sims , Stewards . The banquet was held at the Greyhound Hotel , when about 40 were present .

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Westbourne Chapter ( No . 733 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when there were present lomps . VV . C . Williams , M . E . Z . ; ^ G . March , H . j L . Ascott , acting J . ; T . W . Allen , S . E . ; G . Swann , P . S . ; C A . Cottebrune , Treas . ; F . Earner , I . P . Z . ; Shepherd , Janitor ; J . H . Hayden , J . Cox , F . Arnold , Thos .

Haynes , E . vVnght , C . Hatt , C Betts , C J . Davison , I ' . West , J . W . belsham , and VV . A . Smith . Visitors : Comps . H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , and 1 " . W . Heath , Mount Sinai . lhe chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The following brethren were exalted : Bros . F . 1 " . Thomas and K . F .

Lines , lhe usual chapter jewel vvas voted to Comp . VV . C Williams , and Bro . Barber , of 1585 , was proposed for exaltation next convocation . The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Comps . March , Z . ; J . Davies , H . ; Swann , J . ; Allen , S . E . ; Wright , S . N . ; Davison , P . S . ; Cottebrune , Treas . ; Hatt , ist A . S . j Arnold , 2 nd A . S . ; and Shepherd , Janitor . A communi-