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METROPOLITAN . Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on Friday , the 16 th instant . The W . M ., Bro . Charles A . Smith , presided , supported by Bros . W . H , Barnard , S . W . ; S . H . Stephens , J . W . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Butcher , J . D . ; T . FarrellW . S . ; H .
, Potter , J . H . Tyler , J . Brook , J . Ayles , S . Harris , W . Palmer , C . Angel , T . T . Willcox , E . Phillips , I-I . N . Hewitt , W . Hanilyn , and by visitiling brothers T . H . Edmands , P . G . Steward , W . M . S ; G . King , jun ., P . M . 1260 ; J . Wright , S . D . 1158 ; F . Keily , 1293 ; J . W . Burton , 1260 ; C . Thomas , 1260 ; and Elton Glover , 509 . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes
confirmed , Bros . Palmer and Keily were passed , Bros . S . Harris was raised , and Messrs . C . Doerr and Jas . Adams were initiated . It was proposed , seconded , and resolved that Bro . Henry Potter , late Treasurer , be elected an honorary member . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet , which gave every
satisfaction . "The Health of the Marquis of Ripon , " as M . W . Grand Master , was drunk with especial cordiality on the occasion ofhis recent advancement in the peerage , and all the usual toasts were given and heartily received . Bro . Elton Glover delighted the company by several songs charmingly sung , and equally well accompanied by himself on the pianoforte .
Maedonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Head-quarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , on Wednesday , the 14 th instant , under circumstances of considerable melancholy interest . For a long period the corps to which this lodge is attached had not lost any of its members by death , but within the pas ) : few weeks no less than three have been struck off the muster-roll , almost
suddenly . Of these , two were members of the lodge , and and the occasion of this meeting the Members appeared in full Masonic mourning , the lodge-room itself being appropriately draped . Bio . Bilby superintended the musical portion of the proceedings , which were conducted throughout with the most impressive solemnity . The W . M ., Bro . S . H . Wagstaff , was supported by Bros . Larlham , as
S . W . ; Bridges , J . W . ; Messenger , S . D . ; Mastic , J . D . ; andCarnell , as I . G . ; and also by Bros . James Stevens , I . P . M ., Thos . Meggy , P . M ., Dr . Cronin , Treas ., J . J . Curtis , Sec , Alfred Williams , Ross , Edmonston , Kethro , Johnson , Wolton , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Baxter ( P . M . 8 ) , Bilby ( P . M . S 6 i ) , Gompertz ( P . M . S 69 ) , and Strachan ( 1319 ) . The lodge having been duly opened
and minutes confirmed , Bio . Peall gave proof of proficiency in the first degree , and was subsequently passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . With gracious condescension to the wish of Bro . Edmonston that he should be raised to the third degree by the brother who had initiated and passed him , the W . M . surrendered the chair of K . S . to Bro . James Stevens , I . P . M ., who in a most effective
manner raised Bro . Kdmonston to the degree of Master Mason , the solemn musical accompaniment by Bro . Bilby adding greatly to the impressiveness of the ceremony . The " Dead March in Saul" having been played , and the chair of K . S . resumed by theW . W ., the lodge was called to order and were thus addressed by the \ V . M . : Brethren , Let us turn from this ceremony of a figurative death to a
contemplation of the stern reality . We have to mourn the loss of two of our members since our last meeting—Brothers Alfred Scruby and John Edward Newton . Bro . Scruby was not so much among us , but he was well known in the corps anil highly esteemed , his death is deeply felt by the regiment as well as by this lodge . Bro . Newton was at our last lodge meeting , only a month ago , in full
health and spirits , and was invested with a collar of office . His death is a striking instance of the uncertainty of life and the vanity of all human pursuits . The last offices paid to the dead are only useful as lectures to the living . From them we are to derive instruction , and consider every solemnity of this kind as a summons to prepare for our approaching dissolution . Notwithstanding the various
mementos of mortality with which we daily meet ; notwithstanding Death has established his empire over all the works of nature ; yet , through some unaccountable infatuation , we forget that we are born lo die . We go on from one design to another , add hope to hope , and lay out plans for the employment of many years , till we are suddenly alarmed by the approach of death when wc least
expect it , and at an hour which wc probably were led to think might be the most plcasant . ' of our lives . What pre the externals of majesty , the pride of wealth or charms of beauty , when nature has paid her last debt ? Fix your eyes on the last scene , and view life stripped of ils ornaments and exposed in its natural meanness ; you will then be convinced of the futility of those empty delusions . In
the grave , all fallacies are detected , all ranks arc levelled , and all distinctions are done away with . While we drop the sympathetic tear over the memory of our deceased brothers , let charity incline us to throw a veil over their foibles , whatever they may have been , and not withhold the praise their virtues may have claimed . Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in their
behalfperfection on earth has never been attained ; the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . Their meritorious actions it is our duty to imitate , and from their weakness we ought to derive instruction . Let us while in this stage of existence support with propriety the character of our
profession , advert to the nature of our solemnities , and pursue with assiduity the sacred tenets of our Order . Then , with becoming reverence , let us supplicate Divine grace to ensure the favour of that Eternal Being whose goodness and power know no bound , that when the awful moment arrives , be it soon or late , we may be enabled to prosecute
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our journey without dread or apprehension to that far distant country whence no traveller returns . By the light of the Divine countenance we shall pass without trembling through those gloomy mansions where all things are forgotten ; and at the great , tremendous day of trial and
retribution , when arraigned at the bar of Divine justice , let us hope that judgment will be pronounced in our favour , and that we shall receive our reward in the possession of an immortal inheritance , where joy flows in one continued stream and no mound can check its course . Unto the
grave hath been consigned the mortal remains of our muchrespected Brothers Scruby and Newton , there to remain until the general resurrection in favourable expectation that their immortal souls may then partake of joys which have been prepared for the righteous from the beginning of the world . And may Almighty God , of His infinite goodness , at the tribunal of unbiassed justice extend His
mercy towards them , and all of us , and crown our hope with everlasting bliss in the expanded realms of a boundless eternity . This we beg for the honour of His name to whom be glory now and for ever . —A solemn " So mote it be" was the response of the brethren to this address , and for some moments deep silence remained unbroken in the lodge and until the brethren resumed their seats . The
lodge was then closed down to the first degree . Bro . T . ^ ieggy announced the result of his stewardship at the last festival of the Girls' School , and stated that in addition to other subscriptions , the lodge had sent in twenty guineas towards the amount required to secure the honourable position of Life Governorship of that excellent Institution . The W . M . expressed his regret that the testimonial voted by the lodge at its last meeting to the I . P . M ., Bro . James
Stevens , had not arrived so as to enable him to present it in open lodge as had been intended . As the lodge would not meet until October , he desired that the brethren and Bro . Stevens would consider the presentation as now made in due form , and he would see that the testimonial itself was immediately forwarded to the recipient . The lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned until the second Wednesday in October .
PROVINCIAL . HOLYHEAD . —Ilibernia Lodge , A o . 597 . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the lodge-room , Marine Hotel , on Monday evening , the 5 th inst . There were present : Bros . John Peters , W . M . ; I . Lloyd Griffith , S . W . ; William Lewis , J . W . ; Owen R . Ellis , Sec . ; John Ellis , S . D . ; Dr . Owen Williams , T . D . ; Rev . 0 .
W . Jones , Chap . ; Evan livens , Steward ; James Lloyd , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , Tyler ; and a moderate muster of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., the opening ode sung ; and tile minutes of last meeeting read and confirmed . Bro . John Roberts ( of the Eblana Lodge , Ireland ) was elected a joining member , and Bros . Vaux , llattersley , Robson , King , and Little were passed to the
second degree . 1 here being no necessity for opening the lodge in the next degree , the W . M . proceeded with a course of instruction in the two first degrees , which was very well received by the brethren . The lodge was then reduced lo the first , and after receiving propositions and transacting ordinary Masonic business , the meeting ternated .
HAMPTON COURT , MIDDLESEX . —Carnarvon Lodne , A o . 70 S . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the 14111 instant , at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , Bvo . the Rev . \ Y . Taylor Jones , W . M ., presiding . Four joining members , from Nos . 10 and 357 Lodges , were admitted , one of whom was passed to the second degree , and two gentlemen were initialed . Bro . the Rev . F . C . Crespigny , S . W ., was then elected W . M . ; Bro .
F . Davison , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; and the Tyler was re-elected . It was unanimously resolved " That , in consideration of the distinguished position the R . W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon holds in the Craft as Deputy Grand Master of England , as well as from the lodge bearing his lordship ' s name , he be made an honorary member . " Other motions having been discussed and adopted , the lodge was closed , banquet following .
1 wiCKKNilAM—Crescent Lodge , A o . 7 SS . —The election meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Ait Tavern , Twickenham , Middlesex . Present : Bros . K . Gurney , W . M . ; W . Smced , G . Cordwell , Green , and Stedwell , P . M . ' s ; S . Larcomb , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Bendy , S . W . ; Thompson , Hosier , and others . Bro . F . Lane
was passed to the second degree in a superior manner by Bro . Stedwell ; Bro . Ncats ( 22 ) was elected a joining member . Bro . R . Bendy , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . Bros . Larcomb and Riley were re-elected as Treasurer and Tyler . The lodge was closed and banquet followed .
WAI . TUAM CROSS . —Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Saturday , the iot ' h instant , at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , Herts , the W . M ., Bro . Robert Bruce , P . P . J . G . D ., in the chair , supported by a goodly attendance of members and numerous visitors . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , and the
report of the Auditors received , Bros . Perry and Chapman were raised by the W . M . to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . W . E . Gompertz , P . M . and Sec , having taken the chair , Bro . J . Forsyth , P . G . Sup . Wks ., was presented for the benefit of installation , a numerous Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Forsyth was duly installed in
the chair of K . S . He afterwards appointed as his officers , Bros . Capt . Barnes , S . W . ; F . D . R . Copcstick , P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; J . Copeslick , S . D . ; W . C . Barnes , J . D , ; A . C . Wylie , I . G . ; Dr . Pottle , Organist ; J . E . Grocotl , Treas . ; W . E . Gompertz , Sec . ; Ethcrington , Steward . An excellent oration was then delivered by the installing officer , after which the new Master initiated a candidate in a
manner which reflected the highest credit upon him . Another gentleman being proposed as a candidate for initiation and some other routine business being completed , brought the veiling ' s lodge business to an end , it was therefore closed
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with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , to which ample justice having been done and the cloth removed , the W . M . proposed the usual toasts in a very happy and appropriate manner . The health of the W . M . was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Brace , in a humorous and complimentary speech , to which he responded in a most graceful and appreciative manner ,
characteristic of his deep thought and earnest desire for the well-being and success of the Gresham Lodge , and expressive of the sense of honour done him by placing him in his exalted position . The toast of the visitors was responded to by Bro . Dr . lies , P . G . S . W . Herts , in a very excellent speech , congratulating the brethren on the very good working he had that day witnessed ; and also by
Bro . Keleway , who had travelled from Somersetshire to witness the installation of his ' ' son , " for such he considered the W . M ., as he had been the medium of first communicating Masonic light to him in his native city of Wells . The toast of the Officers was responded to by Bro .
Grocott , the Treasurer , who gave an interesting account of his impressions of Freemasonry when in the baekwoods of America , by witnessing the kindly acts of brethren of the mystic tie . The several speeches were interspersed with some capital songs , and altogether the evening was most agreeably spent .
MILLBROOK , CORNWALL . —Lodge Meridian , No . S 93 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 151 I 1 instant , at the lodge-room , New-street , Millbrook . The principal business was , as usual , the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Wm , Henry Clark , the W . M .-elect , being duly installed . V . W . Bro . R . R . Rodd , P . M . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . S . W ., was the
Installing Master , assisted by V . W . Bro . E . J . Worth , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . S . D ., and supported by V . W . Bros . W . II . Bickford , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . P . Stephens , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . Steward ; R . II . Rae , P . M . 1 S 9 ; Smith , W . M . 954 ; Thomas , W . M . 159 . Atthe close of the installation , the W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers : W . J . Harris , I . P . M . ; T . Scriven ,
S . W . ; W . Coath , J . W . ; R . P . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ; John Henwood , Sec ; C . A . Payne , S . D . ; H . Eaton , J . D . ; J . H . Filmer , I . G . ; J . Dillon , Dir . of Cer . ; and W . Cawse , Steward . The Secretary was presented with a jewel of his office . In the evening a large party of the brethren dined together at the Coopers' Arms , Millbrook , when amongst those present , in addition to the officers
already named , there were Bros . J . B . W . Williams , P . M . 70 ; E . Aitkcn Davies , W . M . 1099 ; Capt . Youell , R . N . ; and Dr . R . J . Laity . The dining-room was gaily fitted up for the occasion , magnificent groupings of choice flowers , from the gardens of Mount Edgcumbe , in vases , forming the centre pieces along the tables . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , with special toasts to V . W . Bros . Rodd and Worth , were drunk .
COCKERMOUTII . — Shiddavo Lodge , No . 1002 . —The eighth St . John's Festival , in connection with above lodge , was held at Cockermoutii , when a large number of members and visitors wcra present . The Installing Master of the day was Bro . Crowthcr Morton , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . 872 , 1002 , and 1267 : and the other brethren present were Bros . G . W . Kenworthy ( P . J . G . W ., 119 ) , E .
Busher ( P . G . Sec , P . G . S . B . Eng ., 129 ) , Rev . H . L . Puxlcy ( P . P . G . Chaplain , W . M . 1002 ) , R . Robinson ( P . G . Junior Deacon , P . M . 1002 ) , Rev . W . Williams ( P . G . Assistant Chaplain , J . W . 1002 ) , J . R . Tichle ( P . G . P ., 371 ) , J . Rothery , W . Alsop ( 119 ) , J . Jackson ( 1267 ) , Joseph Morton ( S 72 ) , P . de E . Collin , Dr Jones , T . Mandle , W . Armstrong , G . M . Tickle ( 371 ) ,
W . Gaspey , E . Minks , W . Lamonby , D . Crosthwaite 1075 ) , w - Chilton , P . M . ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; I . Evening , Treasurer ; C . Mayson , Secretary ; W . II . Lewthwaite , S . D . ; J . Allinson , J . D . ; R . Brown , W . Potts , T . j J . Bolton , J . Pearson , Joseph Mayson , Joseph Graham , R . Bailey , II . Hammill , and W . F . Lamonby ( 1002 ) . Bro . Puxley , the retiring Master , having opened the lodge in
form , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Puxley returned thanks for the support accorded to him by the members of the lodge during his term of office ; and he added that he was about to be succeeded by a brother who would welland worthily represent the lodge for the next twelve months . The Installing Master then assumed his position in the east ,
whereupon Bro . Puxley presented to him Bro . John Pearson for promotion as W . M ., this being followed by the delivery and reading of the usual obligationand charges by the presiding officer and the Grand Secretary . All those who had not passed the chair were then requested to retire , and an installing board was formed , as follows Bros . Kenworthy , E . Busher , II . L . Puxlcy , R . Robinson ,
W . Shilton , and J . R . lickle . On the re-admittance of the lodge , the newly-installed Master was successively saluted by the brethren in the several degrees , during the progress of which Bro . W . II . Lewthwaite piayed 011 the harmonium the customary salutary marches . The retiring officers having divested themselves of their collars and jewels , the Installing Master investedtheir successors , viz .,
Bros . C . Mayson , S . W . ; R . Bailey , J . W . ; I . Evening , Treasurer ; W . II . Lewthwaite , Secretary ; J . Allinson , S . D . ; J . Bolton , J . D . ; W . II . Smeilmrst , I . G . ; W . Potts , Tyler . The working proceedings of the installation were performed in a most artistic and craftsmanlike . style by Bro . Morton , whom it should be observed , was assisted very materially by Bro .
Kenworthy . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned ( o the Globe Hotel , where a first-class dinner had been provided by Bro . Rapley . Bvo . Pearson , the newlyinstalled Master , presided , and was supported right and left by Bros . Kenworthy , Tickle , Collin , Morton , Busher ,
and Robinson . The two Wardens ( Bros . C . Mayson and II . Bailey ) occupied the vice-chairs , The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were drunk with all honours and responded to in eloquent terms , but which wc regret wc have not space to publish . The brethren then separated , well pleased with their
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METROPOLITAN . Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on Friday , the 16 th instant . The W . M ., Bro . Charles A . Smith , presided , supported by Bros . W . H , Barnard , S . W . ; S . H . Stephens , J . W . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Butcher , J . D . ; T . FarrellW . S . ; H .
, Potter , J . H . Tyler , J . Brook , J . Ayles , S . Harris , W . Palmer , C . Angel , T . T . Willcox , E . Phillips , I-I . N . Hewitt , W . Hanilyn , and by visitiling brothers T . H . Edmands , P . G . Steward , W . M . S ; G . King , jun ., P . M . 1260 ; J . Wright , S . D . 1158 ; F . Keily , 1293 ; J . W . Burton , 1260 ; C . Thomas , 1260 ; and Elton Glover , 509 . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes
confirmed , Bros . Palmer and Keily were passed , Bros . S . Harris was raised , and Messrs . C . Doerr and Jas . Adams were initiated . It was proposed , seconded , and resolved that Bro . Henry Potter , late Treasurer , be elected an honorary member . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet , which gave every
satisfaction . "The Health of the Marquis of Ripon , " as M . W . Grand Master , was drunk with especial cordiality on the occasion ofhis recent advancement in the peerage , and all the usual toasts were given and heartily received . Bro . Elton Glover delighted the company by several songs charmingly sung , and equally well accompanied by himself on the pianoforte .
Maedonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Head-quarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , on Wednesday , the 14 th instant , under circumstances of considerable melancholy interest . For a long period the corps to which this lodge is attached had not lost any of its members by death , but within the pas ) : few weeks no less than three have been struck off the muster-roll , almost
suddenly . Of these , two were members of the lodge , and and the occasion of this meeting the Members appeared in full Masonic mourning , the lodge-room itself being appropriately draped . Bio . Bilby superintended the musical portion of the proceedings , which were conducted throughout with the most impressive solemnity . The W . M ., Bro . S . H . Wagstaff , was supported by Bros . Larlham , as
S . W . ; Bridges , J . W . ; Messenger , S . D . ; Mastic , J . D . ; andCarnell , as I . G . ; and also by Bros . James Stevens , I . P . M ., Thos . Meggy , P . M ., Dr . Cronin , Treas ., J . J . Curtis , Sec , Alfred Williams , Ross , Edmonston , Kethro , Johnson , Wolton , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Baxter ( P . M . 8 ) , Bilby ( P . M . S 6 i ) , Gompertz ( P . M . S 69 ) , and Strachan ( 1319 ) . The lodge having been duly opened
and minutes confirmed , Bio . Peall gave proof of proficiency in the first degree , and was subsequently passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . With gracious condescension to the wish of Bro . Edmonston that he should be raised to the third degree by the brother who had initiated and passed him , the W . M . surrendered the chair of K . S . to Bro . James Stevens , I . P . M ., who in a most effective
manner raised Bro . Kdmonston to the degree of Master Mason , the solemn musical accompaniment by Bro . Bilby adding greatly to the impressiveness of the ceremony . The " Dead March in Saul" having been played , and the chair of K . S . resumed by theW . W ., the lodge was called to order and were thus addressed by the \ V . M . : Brethren , Let us turn from this ceremony of a figurative death to a
contemplation of the stern reality . We have to mourn the loss of two of our members since our last meeting—Brothers Alfred Scruby and John Edward Newton . Bro . Scruby was not so much among us , but he was well known in the corps anil highly esteemed , his death is deeply felt by the regiment as well as by this lodge . Bro . Newton was at our last lodge meeting , only a month ago , in full
health and spirits , and was invested with a collar of office . His death is a striking instance of the uncertainty of life and the vanity of all human pursuits . The last offices paid to the dead are only useful as lectures to the living . From them we are to derive instruction , and consider every solemnity of this kind as a summons to prepare for our approaching dissolution . Notwithstanding the various
mementos of mortality with which we daily meet ; notwithstanding Death has established his empire over all the works of nature ; yet , through some unaccountable infatuation , we forget that we are born lo die . We go on from one design to another , add hope to hope , and lay out plans for the employment of many years , till we are suddenly alarmed by the approach of death when wc least
expect it , and at an hour which wc probably were led to think might be the most plcasant . ' of our lives . What pre the externals of majesty , the pride of wealth or charms of beauty , when nature has paid her last debt ? Fix your eyes on the last scene , and view life stripped of ils ornaments and exposed in its natural meanness ; you will then be convinced of the futility of those empty delusions . In
the grave , all fallacies are detected , all ranks arc levelled , and all distinctions are done away with . While we drop the sympathetic tear over the memory of our deceased brothers , let charity incline us to throw a veil over their foibles , whatever they may have been , and not withhold the praise their virtues may have claimed . Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in their
behalfperfection on earth has never been attained ; the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . Their meritorious actions it is our duty to imitate , and from their weakness we ought to derive instruction . Let us while in this stage of existence support with propriety the character of our
profession , advert to the nature of our solemnities , and pursue with assiduity the sacred tenets of our Order . Then , with becoming reverence , let us supplicate Divine grace to ensure the favour of that Eternal Being whose goodness and power know no bound , that when the awful moment arrives , be it soon or late , we may be enabled to prosecute
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our journey without dread or apprehension to that far distant country whence no traveller returns . By the light of the Divine countenance we shall pass without trembling through those gloomy mansions where all things are forgotten ; and at the great , tremendous day of trial and
retribution , when arraigned at the bar of Divine justice , let us hope that judgment will be pronounced in our favour , and that we shall receive our reward in the possession of an immortal inheritance , where joy flows in one continued stream and no mound can check its course . Unto the
grave hath been consigned the mortal remains of our muchrespected Brothers Scruby and Newton , there to remain until the general resurrection in favourable expectation that their immortal souls may then partake of joys which have been prepared for the righteous from the beginning of the world . And may Almighty God , of His infinite goodness , at the tribunal of unbiassed justice extend His
mercy towards them , and all of us , and crown our hope with everlasting bliss in the expanded realms of a boundless eternity . This we beg for the honour of His name to whom be glory now and for ever . —A solemn " So mote it be" was the response of the brethren to this address , and for some moments deep silence remained unbroken in the lodge and until the brethren resumed their seats . The
lodge was then closed down to the first degree . Bro . T . ^ ieggy announced the result of his stewardship at the last festival of the Girls' School , and stated that in addition to other subscriptions , the lodge had sent in twenty guineas towards the amount required to secure the honourable position of Life Governorship of that excellent Institution . The W . M . expressed his regret that the testimonial voted by the lodge at its last meeting to the I . P . M ., Bro . James
Stevens , had not arrived so as to enable him to present it in open lodge as had been intended . As the lodge would not meet until October , he desired that the brethren and Bro . Stevens would consider the presentation as now made in due form , and he would see that the testimonial itself was immediately forwarded to the recipient . The lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned until the second Wednesday in October .
PROVINCIAL . HOLYHEAD . —Ilibernia Lodge , A o . 597 . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the lodge-room , Marine Hotel , on Monday evening , the 5 th inst . There were present : Bros . John Peters , W . M . ; I . Lloyd Griffith , S . W . ; William Lewis , J . W . ; Owen R . Ellis , Sec . ; John Ellis , S . D . ; Dr . Owen Williams , T . D . ; Rev . 0 .
W . Jones , Chap . ; Evan livens , Steward ; James Lloyd , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , Tyler ; and a moderate muster of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., the opening ode sung ; and tile minutes of last meeeting read and confirmed . Bro . John Roberts ( of the Eblana Lodge , Ireland ) was elected a joining member , and Bros . Vaux , llattersley , Robson , King , and Little were passed to the
second degree . 1 here being no necessity for opening the lodge in the next degree , the W . M . proceeded with a course of instruction in the two first degrees , which was very well received by the brethren . The lodge was then reduced lo the first , and after receiving propositions and transacting ordinary Masonic business , the meeting ternated .
HAMPTON COURT , MIDDLESEX . —Carnarvon Lodne , A o . 70 S . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the 14111 instant , at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , Bvo . the Rev . \ Y . Taylor Jones , W . M ., presiding . Four joining members , from Nos . 10 and 357 Lodges , were admitted , one of whom was passed to the second degree , and two gentlemen were initialed . Bro . the Rev . F . C . Crespigny , S . W ., was then elected W . M . ; Bro .
F . Davison , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; and the Tyler was re-elected . It was unanimously resolved " That , in consideration of the distinguished position the R . W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon holds in the Craft as Deputy Grand Master of England , as well as from the lodge bearing his lordship ' s name , he be made an honorary member . " Other motions having been discussed and adopted , the lodge was closed , banquet following .
1 wiCKKNilAM—Crescent Lodge , A o . 7 SS . —The election meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Ait Tavern , Twickenham , Middlesex . Present : Bros . K . Gurney , W . M . ; W . Smced , G . Cordwell , Green , and Stedwell , P . M . ' s ; S . Larcomb , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Bendy , S . W . ; Thompson , Hosier , and others . Bro . F . Lane
was passed to the second degree in a superior manner by Bro . Stedwell ; Bro . Ncats ( 22 ) was elected a joining member . Bro . R . Bendy , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . Bros . Larcomb and Riley were re-elected as Treasurer and Tyler . The lodge was closed and banquet followed .
WAI . TUAM CROSS . —Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Saturday , the iot ' h instant , at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , Herts , the W . M ., Bro . Robert Bruce , P . P . J . G . D ., in the chair , supported by a goodly attendance of members and numerous visitors . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , and the
report of the Auditors received , Bros . Perry and Chapman were raised by the W . M . to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . W . E . Gompertz , P . M . and Sec , having taken the chair , Bro . J . Forsyth , P . G . Sup . Wks ., was presented for the benefit of installation , a numerous Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Forsyth was duly installed in
the chair of K . S . He afterwards appointed as his officers , Bros . Capt . Barnes , S . W . ; F . D . R . Copcstick , P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; J . Copeslick , S . D . ; W . C . Barnes , J . D , ; A . C . Wylie , I . G . ; Dr . Pottle , Organist ; J . E . Grocotl , Treas . ; W . E . Gompertz , Sec . ; Ethcrington , Steward . An excellent oration was then delivered by the installing officer , after which the new Master initiated a candidate in a
manner which reflected the highest credit upon him . Another gentleman being proposed as a candidate for initiation and some other routine business being completed , brought the veiling ' s lodge business to an end , it was therefore closed
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with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , to which ample justice having been done and the cloth removed , the W . M . proposed the usual toasts in a very happy and appropriate manner . The health of the W . M . was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Brace , in a humorous and complimentary speech , to which he responded in a most graceful and appreciative manner ,
characteristic of his deep thought and earnest desire for the well-being and success of the Gresham Lodge , and expressive of the sense of honour done him by placing him in his exalted position . The toast of the visitors was responded to by Bro . Dr . lies , P . G . S . W . Herts , in a very excellent speech , congratulating the brethren on the very good working he had that day witnessed ; and also by
Bro . Keleway , who had travelled from Somersetshire to witness the installation of his ' ' son , " for such he considered the W . M ., as he had been the medium of first communicating Masonic light to him in his native city of Wells . The toast of the Officers was responded to by Bro .
Grocott , the Treasurer , who gave an interesting account of his impressions of Freemasonry when in the baekwoods of America , by witnessing the kindly acts of brethren of the mystic tie . The several speeches were interspersed with some capital songs , and altogether the evening was most agreeably spent .
MILLBROOK , CORNWALL . —Lodge Meridian , No . S 93 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 151 I 1 instant , at the lodge-room , New-street , Millbrook . The principal business was , as usual , the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Wm , Henry Clark , the W . M .-elect , being duly installed . V . W . Bro . R . R . Rodd , P . M . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . S . W ., was the
Installing Master , assisted by V . W . Bro . E . J . Worth , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . S . D ., and supported by V . W . Bros . W . II . Bickford , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . P . Stephens , P . M . S 93 , P . P . G . Steward ; R . II . Rae , P . M . 1 S 9 ; Smith , W . M . 954 ; Thomas , W . M . 159 . Atthe close of the installation , the W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers : W . J . Harris , I . P . M . ; T . Scriven ,
S . W . ; W . Coath , J . W . ; R . P . Stevens , P . M ., Treas . ; John Henwood , Sec ; C . A . Payne , S . D . ; H . Eaton , J . D . ; J . H . Filmer , I . G . ; J . Dillon , Dir . of Cer . ; and W . Cawse , Steward . The Secretary was presented with a jewel of his office . In the evening a large party of the brethren dined together at the Coopers' Arms , Millbrook , when amongst those present , in addition to the officers
already named , there were Bros . J . B . W . Williams , P . M . 70 ; E . Aitkcn Davies , W . M . 1099 ; Capt . Youell , R . N . ; and Dr . R . J . Laity . The dining-room was gaily fitted up for the occasion , magnificent groupings of choice flowers , from the gardens of Mount Edgcumbe , in vases , forming the centre pieces along the tables . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , with special toasts to V . W . Bros . Rodd and Worth , were drunk .
COCKERMOUTII . — Shiddavo Lodge , No . 1002 . —The eighth St . John's Festival , in connection with above lodge , was held at Cockermoutii , when a large number of members and visitors wcra present . The Installing Master of the day was Bro . Crowthcr Morton , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . 872 , 1002 , and 1267 : and the other brethren present were Bros . G . W . Kenworthy ( P . J . G . W ., 119 ) , E .
Busher ( P . G . Sec , P . G . S . B . Eng ., 129 ) , Rev . H . L . Puxlcy ( P . P . G . Chaplain , W . M . 1002 ) , R . Robinson ( P . G . Junior Deacon , P . M . 1002 ) , Rev . W . Williams ( P . G . Assistant Chaplain , J . W . 1002 ) , J . R . Tichle ( P . G . P ., 371 ) , J . Rothery , W . Alsop ( 119 ) , J . Jackson ( 1267 ) , Joseph Morton ( S 72 ) , P . de E . Collin , Dr Jones , T . Mandle , W . Armstrong , G . M . Tickle ( 371 ) ,
W . Gaspey , E . Minks , W . Lamonby , D . Crosthwaite 1075 ) , w - Chilton , P . M . ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; I . Evening , Treasurer ; C . Mayson , Secretary ; W . II . Lewthwaite , S . D . ; J . Allinson , J . D . ; R . Brown , W . Potts , T . j J . Bolton , J . Pearson , Joseph Mayson , Joseph Graham , R . Bailey , II . Hammill , and W . F . Lamonby ( 1002 ) . Bro . Puxley , the retiring Master , having opened the lodge in
form , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Puxley returned thanks for the support accorded to him by the members of the lodge during his term of office ; and he added that he was about to be succeeded by a brother who would welland worthily represent the lodge for the next twelve months . The Installing Master then assumed his position in the east ,
whereupon Bro . Puxley presented to him Bro . John Pearson for promotion as W . M ., this being followed by the delivery and reading of the usual obligationand charges by the presiding officer and the Grand Secretary . All those who had not passed the chair were then requested to retire , and an installing board was formed , as follows Bros . Kenworthy , E . Busher , II . L . Puxlcy , R . Robinson ,
W . Shilton , and J . R . lickle . On the re-admittance of the lodge , the newly-installed Master was successively saluted by the brethren in the several degrees , during the progress of which Bro . W . II . Lewthwaite piayed 011 the harmonium the customary salutary marches . The retiring officers having divested themselves of their collars and jewels , the Installing Master investedtheir successors , viz .,
Bros . C . Mayson , S . W . ; R . Bailey , J . W . ; I . Evening , Treasurer ; W . II . Lewthwaite , Secretary ; J . Allinson , S . D . ; J . Bolton , J . D . ; W . II . Smeilmrst , I . G . ; W . Potts , Tyler . The working proceedings of the installation were performed in a most artistic and craftsmanlike . style by Bro . Morton , whom it should be observed , was assisted very materially by Bro .
Kenworthy . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned ( o the Globe Hotel , where a first-class dinner had been provided by Bro . Rapley . Bvo . Pearson , the newlyinstalled Master , presided , and was supported right and left by Bros . Kenworthy , Tickle , Collin , Morton , Busher ,
and Robinson . The two Wardens ( Bros . C . Mayson and II . Bailey ) occupied the vice-chairs , The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were drunk with all honours and responded to in eloquent terms , but which wc regret wc have not space to publish . The brethren then separated , well pleased with their