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sented to Bro . H . G . Walker , in recognition of his efficient services as Master , and the lodge was closed . After banquet the usual loyal toasts were enthusiastically . honoured . Bro . H . G . Walker . I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " He felt sure that in Bro . Keen they had a W . M . of whom they would all be very proud . Their W . M . also occupied

the chair of another lodge—the Molesey—which he filled with great credit to himself and advantage to the lodge . Bro . Keen was , therefore , well known , and the members would say he had done well when his year was over . Having worked through the various offices step by step , they could rely upon their W . M . to do his best during the coming year . He was letter-perfect in the ritual , having been for many years Secretary of the Covent Garden I-odee of Instruction .

Bro . H . J . Keen , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for proposing the toast so heartily , and the brethren for drinking to his good health . He was sorry to say he wanted good health . In thanking them , he felt grateful he was a Mason and especially in this lodge . It was because of his connection with this lodge that he became a founder of the Molesey Lodge which was a particularly good summer lodge . He was introduced by a dear old friend whom they all regretted had gone to the great majority—Bro . Herbert Reynolds . He hoped Bro . George Reynolds would forgive the allusion . He thanked

them for the kind and enthusiastic manner in ivhicb tbey bad received him , and assured them he would do his very best to maintain the traditions of the Covent Garden Lodge . The W . M . then proceeded to propose "The I . P . M ., Bro . H . G . Walker , " who had done good work in the lodge . After a good year , with a number of joining members and initiates , Bro . Walker left the chair with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . Their appreciation had been shown by the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel , and whilst the lodge was conducted on the lines of the past year the members would have no cause for dissatisfaction .

Bro . H . G . Walker , I . P . M ., expressed his thanks for their boisterous reception . He had had a good year , and hoped he had been amiable , and that they were satisfied with his work . He did not instal his successor , knowing he should ' not do it in the same manner as Bro . Homer Price had rendered it . Anything further he could do for the lodge would be done in a willing manner . He thanked them forvthe jewel , which his children would treasure in the same manner as he did . He also thanked them for their kind donations to his list for the Boys' School , which now amounted to ^ 52 14 s . He thought this was very handsome considering the many calls on the brethren , but had no doubt the amount would be considerably increased .

The W . M . proposed" The Installing Master , " referring in eulogistic terms to the manner in which Bro . Price had performed the ceremony . Bro . Homer Price , P . M ., said he had performed the ceremony at the command of Bro . Walker , who was of a retiring disposition . He ( Bro . Price ) had done his best , and was grateful to the brethren for their acknowledgment of his success . "The Initiates and Joining Member" was followed by "The Visitors . , " to which Bros . Reed , Humphrey , and Berry replied . " The Past Masters " and other toasts were afterwards duly honoured .

Bro . Stuart Walker provided a first-class entertainment , and was ably assisted by Miss Florence Machin , Mr . Harry Hudson , Mr . R . A . Roberts , and Bros . W . E , Goodwins , Prof . Monti , and A . Jorden .

Agriculture Lodge , No . 1199 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Assembly Rooms , Yatton , on Monday , the 19 th inst ., when Bro . W . A . Lyddon was installed in the chair . The meeting was well attended by brethren from other lodges in the district , amongst those present were : Bros . C . L . F . Edwards , P . M ., P . G . T ., Prov . S . G . D . ; J . Mountstevens , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; T . A . Smith , P . M-, P . P . G . Org . ; E . Thatcher , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Reece , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; L . P . G . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . W .

Collins , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; G . W . Knowles , P . M . ; R . W . Statham , P . M . ; J . W . T . Evans , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . W . Pitts , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . R . Curtis , W . M . 1222 ; W . C Thomas , P . M . 1222 ; A . E . Jefferies , 1222 ; E . Baker , 1222 ; Major J . P . Capell , P . M . 2222 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . E . Perrett , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; C E » Hagon , P . M . 135 ; E . G . Boulting , W . M . 135 ; A . W . Stock , 187 ; and J . Saunders , 1637 . The Audit report showed a satisfactory position of the lodge . The W . M . elect ,

Bro . W . A . Lyddon , was then presented by Bros . Edwards and Collins to the Installing Master , Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Somerset , who impressively performed the ceremony . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . W . Metcalfe , I . P . M . ; R . W . Mattock , S . W . ; A . Powell , J . W . ; R . W . Statham , P . M ., Chap . ; C . L . F . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Prov . S . G . D ., Treas . ; T . A . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Sec ; E . H . Openshaw , S . D . ; E . J . Davty , J . D . ; W . Reece , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . of C ; E . Thatcher , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; C . Winter , I . G . ; H . C . Bristowe and I . Savage , Stewards ; and J . Ball , Tyler . The W . M ., Bro . W . A .

Lyddon then proposed a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , Bro . R . C . Else , which was carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards adj ourned to | an excellent banquet , served by Bro . J . Mountstevens , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . When the cloth was removed , the W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally responded to— "The Queen and the Craft ; " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M . ; " " The M . W . Pro G . Master , Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Dep . G . Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bro . A . W . Metcalfe , I . P . M ., gave the toast ot " The W . M . " The W . M ., on rising , was received enthusiastically , proving the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren . T he toast of * ' The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . C . E . Hagon , 135 ; Major J . P . Capell , and W . C Thomas , 1232 . The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . A . Powell , who wished the W . M . plenty of work during the coming year . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . The musical programme was under the supervision of Bro . Cap . Keen , 1222 .

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STAR MARK LODGE , No . 499-The monthly meeting was held at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . W . Vincent , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , W . M . ; C . Woolmer Williams , P . M ., P . G . S ., I . P . M . ; T . H . Watts , P . P . J . G . D ., S . W . ; G . J . Thomas . P . M ., J . W . ; C . Meierhoff , M . O . ; Robt . Reid , S . O . ; P . Trickett , P . M ., J . O . ; W . T . Ridgway , Sec ; E . Nash , Tieas . ; T . Bore , S . D . ; E . Salt , J . D . ; E . JA . Nash , I . G . ; H . Tipper , P . M . ; Jewson , P . M . ; E . Fox , W . M . 490 ; T . Woodbridge Biggs , W . M . elect 499 ; Tomes , P . M . ;

M . D . Wills , S . O . 451 ; C . Jacob , and several other well-known Mark Masons . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the following brethren were unanimously elected as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : Bros . G . J . Thomas , P . M . 357 , Preceptor ; E . Nash , Treasurer ; and W . T . Ridgway , Secretary . Bros . Tipper , Jacob , Wills , Meierhoff , and Bore were elected as joining members . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . C . Woolmer Williams , P . G . S ., the same to be recorded on the minutes , for the creditable m inner he had acted as Preceptor during the past 12 months , the great success of the lodire being in a large measure due to his untiring efforts . Bro . T . H . Watts , P . P . J . CO ., was elected to act

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as W . M . at the next meeting on the second Wednesday in March . Communications regretting inability to ' . attend were received from Bros . Churcher , P . M . ; Crowhurst , P . M . ; Hillier , P . M . ; W . Hide , F . Payne , Willis , Nichols , and others . This being the first anniversary of its formation , the lodge was then closed , and an excellent dinner followed , at which Bro . C . Woolmer Williams presided . The toasts were ably submitted and most cordially received , especially that of " The Preceptor . " Bro . Thomas responded in apt and well-chosen remarks .

A varied programme was provided of instrumental , vocal , and dramitic selections , which gave great satisfaction to everyone present , Bros . Woodbridge Biggs , Tomes , Nash , and Turner being in fine voice . Bro . Salt greatly amused the brethren by one of his original sketches , and Bro . Jewson , by request , played a pianoforte solo of his own composing . Mr . W . T . George presided at the piano in his usual misterly minner , a most pleasant evening terminating at a late hour .

WE 5 TBOURNE CHAPTER , No . 733 . A meeting was held on the 20 th instant at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensingtonsquare , W . Present : Comps . J . Cox , M . E . Z . ; S . C . Montague Austin , H . ; J . R , Francis , J . ; C . G . Hatt , Treas . ; M . Mathews , S . E . ; F . Leete , S . N . ; B . Bridman , P . S . ; H . May , ist A . S . ; W . Lewis , and A . S . ; M . Spiegle , Preceptor ; and several other companions .

The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . rehearsed the ceremony of exaltation ,. Comp . T . Leete being the exaltee , the Principals rehearsing the Lectures . Comp . S . C . Montague Austin was duly elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , and the chapter was closed .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 8 C 5 . A meeting was held on Monday , the i 2 Sh instant , at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington-square , W . Present : Bros . P . H . Howard , W . M . ; J . Worth , W . M . S 34 , S . W . ; Webster , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Cox , P . M ., Sec ; Von Donat , S . D . ; Dyer , J . D . ; Spring , I . G . j Johnson , Stwd . ; F . Craggs , P . M . ; J . W . Facey , P . M . ; S . W . Keene , P . M . ; W . Flick , P . M . ; S . Isaacs , P . M . ; H . Cousins , P . M . ; Kench , H ., G . Cox , J . Cox , Harris , Davis , Sellick , Dormon , Lilly , Willby , Serjeant , Leete , Jones , Judd , and several others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and

confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Sellick acting as candidate . Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Keene answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Keene acting as candidate . Lodge then resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Judd wis elected a member . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . J . Worth , W . M . 834 was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . then rose for the third time , and after many propositions of thanks to brethren for presents of furniture , & c , to the lodge of instruction , and " Hearty good wishes " were given , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesdav , the 20 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . K . N . Beningfield , W . M . ; C . Nicole , S . W . ; J . E . Thomas , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Henderson , S . D . ; I . Horstead , J . D . ; A . Noel , I . G . ; D . Taylor , H . B . Harding , P . M . ; W . j . Townsend , H . J . Kimbell , jun ., R . E . Maskall , M . Relph , F . H . Johnson , H . G . May , D . Meredew , Schneider , J . Campbell , H . King , and H . 1 . Kimbell , sen .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Taylor being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed , Bro . Maskall being the candidate . Bros . H . King and j . Campbell were electedjmembers of the lodge . Bro . Nicole was elected W . M . for tne ensuing week . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Beningfield for his services in the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2765 . The first meeting of the abave lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst , at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington-square . There were present Bros . Lieut .-Col . G . E . E . Blunt , P . P . S . G . W . Middx ., as W . M . ; T . C . Dvcr , as S . W . ; P . Howard , as J . W . ; J . Worth , as Preceptor ; J . Cox , Prov . J . G . D . Middx ., Dep . Preceptor ; I .

W . Facey , Treas . ; Albert J . Taylor , Sec ; S . W . Keen , P . P . G . P . Middx ., S . DT ; J . H . King , J . D .: E . Johnson , I . G . ; H . S . Cox , Stwd . ; W . R . Flack , P . M . ; T . Leete , J . Davis , W . James , J . May , H . O . Sanders , ! . ] . B . Gilbeart , T . M . Ross , R . M . Fleming , J . Harris , J . E . Gentle , R . Dixon , E . W . Tucker , H . Webster , and W . S . Lyon .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the preliminary meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary read a draft of the proposed by-laws which were all approved of by the brethren . The W . M . proposed a vote of thanks to the members of the Dalhousie Lodge for their kindness in lending their furniture to this lodge , seconded by Bro . J . H . King , and carried unanimously . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Worth , Preceptor , and the ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Harris being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . J . Cox , Dep . Preceptor , proposed that Bro . Dyer , S . W ,, be elected to occupy the chair

as W . M . on Wednesday , the 21 st instant , seconded by Bro . Howard , and carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Facey proposed , and Bro . Leete seconded , that the Secretary have 500 cards of invitation printed to circulate among Masonic brethren inviting them to this lodge of instruction , which was carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time . The Secretary informed the W . M . and brethren that he had received several letters from brethren expressing regret at being absent through illness , and sending their heartiest wishes for the welfare of the lodge . There being no other communications , a great number of brethren were elected members of the lodge , and a very successful first meeting wis brought to a close .

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Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Caer Daff Chapter , No . 118 . The spring meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Cardiff , on the 15 th instant . Bro . H . Bryon Crouch , M . W . S ., in the chair , was assisted by Bros . Henry Fnzer , H . P . '; Isidore Leon , ist Gm . ; and Dr . DJ Vere Hunt , 2 nd Gen . ; 111 . Bros . J . H . Taylor , 31 , Recorder ; and Lewis Morgan , 30 ° , Marshal ; Bros . Joseph Stanfield , Herald ; J . Whitley , Almoner ; and J . Nicholas , Capt . of Guird . Among others present were Bros . W . Best Ferrier , P . M . W . S . ; Fred Martin . Dver Lewis , and Capt . W . H . Williams , M . W . S . 34 . ' "

The chapter having been opened , the ballot was taken for Bro . Robert Redford , Manchester Dramatic ILodge , No . 23 S 7 , and , proving unanimous , he was perfected by Bro . J . Shiw , I . P . M . W . S ., the third point being fully given . The chapter having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the supper room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

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