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proposed , in the absence of Bro . Slyman , " That in recognition of the long and faithful services to the lodge of the Secretary , he be presented with his Masonic full-dress regalia as Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer . " The motion having been seconded by Bro . Stroud , P . M ., and supported by Bro . Woodmason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , was carried unanimously . Bro . J . Bartlett , W . M ., said that it

gave him very great pleasure to present the Grand Office regalia that had been voted by the lodge to their esteemed Brother Stephen A . Cooper , who had most ably performed the duties of Secretary tothe Unity Lodge for about 10 years past . He hoped that they would have the pleasure of seeing Bro . Cooper wear that becoming clothing for many years to come . Bro . Cooper , P . M . and Sec , having

thanked the W . M . for the kind expressions with which he had referred to the manner in which the Secretary ' s duties had been performed , tendered his acknowledgments to the brethren for having shown their approval of his work in so tangible a manner as by voting him his full-dress Masonic clothing as P . P . G . S . B . The VV . M . said that he had now the pleasure to present to the I . P . M ., Bro

Dr . Goodchild , a Past Master's jewel , which had been voted to him by the lodge for the very able manner in which he had carried out his duties as Master of the Unity Lodge during the past twelve months and presided over it . It gave him much pleasure to invest Bro . Dr . Goodchild with that mark of the lodge's appreciation of his services , and he trusted that the worthy brother would long be spared to

wear it among the multitude of those jewels with which he was already adorned . Bro . Dr . Goodchild having said a few words in acknowledgment of the compliment , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where they were served with a dinner which reflected great credit on the host , Bro . J . H . Hodsdon .

After dinner the customary toasts were proposed . With the toast of " Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the name of Bro . Woodmason , P . P . G . D . C ., was coupled . In reply , Bro . Woodmason said that it gave him very great pleasure to respond to that toast , as Bro . Raymond

H . Thrupp was an honour to the Province of Middlesex . He went on to recommend every brother to visit Provincial Grand Lodge . Their Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , was a wonderful man , for though he was 77 years of age he still carried on the control ofthe province with marvellous ability . Bro . Woodmason , in conclusion , hoped that he himself might yet be spared many years

to represent the Prov . Grand Officers in the Unity Lodge . Bro . Dr . Goodchild said he had the honour to propose "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " but as Bro . Bartlett was not so well known to him as to the brethren , any remarks from him would be superfluous , and he would therefore confine himself to asking them to be upstanding and to drink Bro . Bartlett's health .

The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren very kindly for the way in which they had drunk his health . He found himself in a novel position , and until he got more used to it , he trusted they would overlook his shortcomings , if he were not able to do all he desired . He trusted that during his year of office he might be able so to perform the duties of Master that when he had run his course they

might be satisfied with his conduct in the chair . After again thanking them for the way in which they had received the toast , he proceeded to propose " The Health of the Visitors , " with which he coupled the names of Bros . R . P . Stevens , P . M . 901 ; R . Glasspool , P . M . 723 ; and the Rev . T . McDugall Mundle , VV . M . 2045 , who responded . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of

the I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . Goodchild , " whom they all knew as a good worker and an enthusiastic Mason , and who during his year of office had done his work in a very able manner . Bro . Dr . Goodchild , in reply , said that he had always done his best for the lodge , but he must apologise for the way in which he performed the ceremonies on the present occasion , for , as a matter of fact , he was so hoarse that he

found it impossible to do justice to the ritual . He had that day performed a ceremony whicli he had not done for three years previously . The next toast proposed was " The Masonic Charities , " for which Bro . Slyman , P . M ., responded . He said it came upon him somewhat suddenly to have to respond ; he had hoped that there would have been someone present better fitted to do justice to that important toast who would have

spoken on this occasion . He was going to stand Steward at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution as Vice-President , and was going to head his list pretty well . He was indebted to the Unity Lodge for the 10 guineas which they had voted for the purpose , and for which he tendered them his grateful thanks . Bro . Cook also had placed five guineas on his list , and he hoped that when he sent round a notice to the brethren

individually they would consider it and support his Stewardship . He had stood once before for the Charities in the Unity Lodge . On this occasion he hoped they would do the very best they could for him , and show an amount that the lodge would be proud of ; the Charity had a double claim , as it was the Jubilee year . The event would take place early in the coming year , and it was to be borne in mind

that on this occasion their votes would be doubled . Bro . Stephen A . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Secretary , responded on behalf of the Past Masters to the toast of their health . He said it gave him great pleasure to return thanks for himself and the Past Masters , more especially for that kind mark of favour which they had bestowed upon him for his 10 years' service as Secretary of the lodge .

He hoped he should long be able to wear it , and he assured them that his association with the Unity Lodge would be , so far as it rested with him , as long as his life was given to him . He was appointed to the office ol Secretary 10 years ago , and he hoped he had not disgraced it . Bro . Parsons , P . M ., also replied .

Bros . J . Crook , S . W ., and John T . Haly , J . W ., responded for " The Officers of the Lodge" on their health being proposed j and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings of a very successful meeting , the enjoyment of which was enhanced by Bros . Packer , Harris , Budd , Bannell , Parsons , and Haly , who contributed some excellent songs during the intervals between the speeches .

HARWICH . Star in the East Lodge ( No . 650 ) . —There was a very large and influential gathering of brethren at the Great Eastern Hotel on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., the occasion being the installation for the second year of Bro ,

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J . H . Vaux , P . P . G . Stwd ., as Worshipful Master . The room in which the lodge usually meets being insufficient to accommodate the gathering expected , the large restaurant attached to the hotel was called into requisition , and being plentifully and artistically adorned with flags , pot plants , & c , presented a very charming and handsome appearance . The proceedings having commenced with the initiation of

a resident into the mysteries of the Craft , Bro . A . J . H . Ward , P . P . G . Reg ., I . P . M ., proceeded to perform the impressive ceremony of the day , which he did in his accustomed thorough and perfect manner . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . A . J . H . Ward , P . P . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; C . S . Whyatt , S . VV . ; Harold Gurney , J . VV . ; the Rev . Thomas Lloyd , Prov .

G . Chap ., I . P . M . 2342 , Chap . ; M . L . Sanders , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; VV . Ellis , S . D . ; J . Downie , J . D . ; H . G . Everard , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec , D . C ; C . R . Salter , Org . ; Salter , Green , and Goodall , Stwds . ; and Job Smith , Tyler . The W . M . proposed the re-election of Bro . Clowes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., as representative of the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , remarking that Bro .

Clowes had filled that position on their behalf for many years , and they could not have a better brother to look after their interests . Bro . A . J . H . Ward seconded the proposition , which was unanimously carried . Bro . A . J . H . VVard then asked the VV . M . to accept at the hands of the lodge a Past Master's jewel as a tangible proof of the esteem in which he was held amongst them . When a year ago they

elected Bro . Vaux to the chair , they felt certain he would make a thoroughly efficient W . M ., and past events had confirmed their prognostications . The brethren felt much indebted to him for consenting to preside over them another year , and trusted that he would look upon the jewel as an earnest of their gratitude . Bro . Ward then placed the jewel on the breast of Bro . Vaux amidst the hearty

plaudits of those present . The VV . M . briefly acknowledged the presentation . He said he was very grateful for the kind feeling which had prompted the gift , and should always wear the jewel with pride . In taking the chair last year , he determined to do his best for the welfare of the lodge and it would be his endeavour to do the same during the coming 12 months . The jewel , which was specially designed

and very handsome , bears the following inscription : " Presented , to VV . Bro . J . TL Vaux by the Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren of Lodge Star in the East , No . 650 , in recognition of his valuable services to the Lodge as VV . M . during the year 1 S 91-2 . " The W . M . then stated that , feeling - desirous of acknowledging the kind and efficient services of their Secretary , Bro . Sanders , he would ask him

to accept a Secretary ' s jewel at his hands . Bro . Sanders , in acknowledgment , said the present had taken him greatly by surprise , and he felt quite unequal to thanking adequately their VV . M . for that proof of his esteem . On the motion of Bro . A . J . H . Ward , seconded by Bro . G . T . Helsdon , P . M ., the VV . M . was appointed to represent

the lodge at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and £ 10 ios . was voted from the lodge funds to head the list . The visitors present having heartily greeted the reinstalled VV . M ., the lodge was closed , and a banquet afterwards took place .

II OWDEN . St . Cuthbert Lodge ( No . 630 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 15 th inst , in the Masonic Hall . The weather was very unpropitious , and prevented many from leaving their homes , There were present Bros . H . Shaw , VV . M . ; W . Turton , I . P . M . ; T . Colson , S . W . j J . T . Emmott , J . W . ; Rev , VV . Hutchinson , Chap . ; H . B . Anderton , Treas . j VV . L .

Rowntree , Sec . j J . G . Loam , S . D . j E . Shaw , J . D . j J . Armstrong , I . G . j and G . Brindle , Stwd . Visitors : Bros . J . Corris , 57 , P . P . G . R . j Capt . Stringer j J . Cawthorn , 458 , P . P . G . S . B . j J . Constable , I . P . M . 14 S 2 j and Greenbury , 242 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Anderson , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., duly installed Bro . T . Colson in the chair of K . S ., who invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Shaw ,

I . P . M . j Emmott , S . W . j Loam , J . W . j Rev . W . Hutchinson , Chap . ; Anderton , Treas . ; W . L . Rowntree , Secj E . Shaw , S . D . j J . Armstrong , J . D . j G . Brindle , I . G . j E . G . Everingham , Org . j and W . Drury , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to Bowman ' s Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Mrs . Walmsley , and the accustomed Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

LEICESTER . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —This old and flourishing lodge , which last year celebrated its centenary , held its first regular meeting after the recess on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when the VV . M ., Bro . J . H . Marshall , P . M . 1007 , P . P . S . G . W ., was supported by his officers , Bros . E . Holmes ,

S . W . j C . Bennion , J . W . ; H . Pickering , Secretary ; R . Michie , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . D . Grant , S . D . ; C . Lakin , J . D . ; J . Clifton , D . C ; VV . Richter , Org . ; VV . H . Noble , I . G . j J . Butcher and M . H . Pearson , Stwds . ; J . Tanser and J . Dunns , Tylers ; and the following Past Masters—Bros . C . E . Stretton , S . Cleaver , C . Gurden , and VV . M . Williams , P . G . Reg . The members

of the lodge were present in full force , and a large number of visitors testified to the popularity of the VV . M ., and the cordial fraternal relation which exists between this , the mother lodge of the province and the other lodges . Among the visitors were Bros . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., D . P . G . M . ; Abraham Pemberton , P . M . 1030 , P . G . D . C . East Lancashire ; C . Lowenstein , P . M . 1007 ; T . Coltman ,

P . M . 1265 ; T . S . H . Ashwell , VV . M . 1391 ; C . Wilkinson , P . M . 1391 ; S . Knight , P . M . 1391 ; G . Jessop , P . M . 20 S 1 ; J . Kidney , P . M . 20 S 1 ; and T . ForknaU , 1161 . The lodge was opened , and Bro . S . S . Partridge , Deputy Prov . G . M ., was received and honoured by the brethren assembled in due form , for which the D . P . G . M . returned thanks . Minutes of the last regular lodge held on June

3 rd were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . B . A . Shires , 202 S , as a joining member , which proved successful . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . S . Cowling and J . Bond as candidates , which being successful , they were duly initiated by the VV . M ., who also presented the

working tools . The address to the candidates was given by Bro . VV . M . Wi . liams , P . M ., and the charge by Bro . C . Gurden , P . M . The large amount of business before the lodge , consisting of the appointment of members to serve on various Committees connected with the Craft , was very expeditiously dealt with . Upon the proposal of the VV . M .,

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seconded by Bro . S . Cleaver , P . M ., the nomination of Bro H . Pickering , Sec , to serve as Prov . Grand Steward , was unanimously confirmed . The W . M . then proposed , and Bro . E . Holmes , S . W ., seconded that the sum of five guineas be given to the fund being formed for the relief of Bro . Gould , the historian of Masonry , which was carried unanimously , and acknowledged by Bro . S . S . Partridge

D . Prov . G . M ., who has charge of the fund in this province . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , Bro . w ! M . Williams apologised for the delay in bringing out the book of the proceedings at the centenary of the lodge caused by the extreme difficulty of obtaining a good photograph of the first minutes of the lodge in 1790 , and expressed a hope that it would be ready for distribution in

November . Apologies were received from Bros . Kellv P . P . G . M ., I . P . M . ; J . O . Law , P . M . ; and others , A collection was then made on behalf of a poor and distressed brother . " Hearty good wishes " were given from the Provincial Grand Lodges of Leicestershire and East Lancashire and Lodges 523 , 732 , 1007 , 1130 , 11 G 1 , 126 5

! 33 ° , I 39 i ) and 20 S 1 , and the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to supper , which was full y enjoyed after the arduous labours of the evening . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartil y received , the reply of Bro . A . Pemberton for the toast of "The Visitors " being very humorous .

Songs were contributed by several of the brethren , and the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to a happy conclusion at a somewhat late hour .

MALDON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1024 ) . —On Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., the members of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . John Hutley , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br „ as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by that energetic and hard-working Mason , Bro .

Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., and at its close the officers for the year were invested as under : Bros . Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; W . Clover , S . W . ; C . R . Finch , J . VV . ; Rev . E . R . Horwood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; H . J . Sansom , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; F . George Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . ; C R . Gowers , S . D . ; F . H . Bright , J . D . ; R . Ordewell , Org . ; H . Finch and J . W .

Samms , Stwds . ; and G . Burns , Tyler . As representative of the lodge to the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , Bro . Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., was re-elected , and the same brother was appointed to act as Steward at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in 1892 . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Blue Boar Hotel .

MAPPLE . Lodge of Benevolence ( No . 33 6 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Jolly Sailor Hotel . There was a large attendanceof brethren . Bro . J . TwidaleW . M ., presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies consisted of two passings , which were

performed respectively by the VV . M . and Bro . John Radford , / . P . M ., both being very cleverly done . Bro . Fielding , Sec , presented the working tools , and the charge was impressively given by Bro . J . C Wilson , S . W . Bro . John Phythian , P . M ., was elected Charity representative . 'This is the first time we have had the pleasure of visiting this lodge since the new rooms have been completed , and

we heartily congratulate the members of the lodge upon the great improvement . The lodge has been handsomely furnished ( by Bro . George Kenning , of London ) , and the whole of the floor of the room is covered with a rich carpet , with border , the latter being presented to the lodge hy Bro . J . Elton Bott , I . G . We consider it one of the handsomest lodge rooms in Cheshire .

At the conclusion of the business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining room , where a capital tea had been provided . When the cloth had been removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by songs , & c , given by various brethren .

There were present Bros . J . Radford , I . P . M . ; Jesse Tymm , P . M . ; T . E . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; T . Schofield , P . M . ; Ralph Andrews , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . Hardy , P . M . ; John Phythian , P . M . ; J . C Wilson , S . W . ; T . Mather , J . W . ; H . Jackson , P . M ., P . P .

S . G . D . ; W . Fielding , Sec . ; J . Crompton , P . M ., D . C . ; J . E . Bott , I . G . ; J . Taylor , W . J . Creeser , W . Mortimore , G . H . Barnes , and M . Middleton . Visitors : Bros . J . J / Grime , 286 ; R . Alcock , 3 61 ; W . Taylor , 320 ; K . i > ; Holland , S . D . ; G . A . Myers , P . M . 1730 , Sec . 2359 ; antl G . S . Smith , P . M . 2350 .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . E . Bridgland , P . P . G . S . B ., as VV . M . ; B . Thomas , S . W . ; A . Vandcrvord , J . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap ., ; !'• VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . j A . Lucking , P . M-. Cumine

P . G . P ., Secj C . VV . Barnard , S . D . ; F . J- , J . D ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; VV . ' Elam , as I . G . ; B . Fearnside , Org . ; C . H . Bowmaker , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; C .. I'M ' P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P . ; G . J . Glasscock , P-M . 'W . P . P G . S . B . ; G . Brown , W . Tyler , G . Reed , W . Trigg ; A . Prevost , G . E . Underwood , G . F . Vandervord , JPritchard , and W . T . Darke . Visitor : Bro . W . J . Coopei ,

VV . M . 1 S 17 . . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were rea and conlirmed . Bro . VV . T . Darke was raised to the 1 h »" Degree , and Mr . Henry Brown , jun ., initiated . 1 he louj , having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . iSpa ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany HO « - on the 14 th inst . Among the officers present were Bio . Toulmin , jun ., VV . M . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P-1 ' ^ J Treas .: Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; a »<»

Davis , I . G . . , con-The minutes of the previous meeting were read anu firmed . Bro . Lieut .-Col . R . Cuming , S . W ., was unan