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P . M . 1424 ; L . Levy , 1766 ; E . Levy , 1766 ; H . Moore , 1 C 02 ; W . C Mann , 216 S ; T . Hunt , 1471 ; A . Caink , PM . 1056 ; G . L . Hobbs , P . M . 175 , P . P . S . G . D . Hants ; Geo . Corbie , P . P . J . G . W . ; T . Marshall , 192 S ; J . B . Buchanan , 2099 ; J . Bishop , 1056 ; B . Mann , 1446 ; J . Briginshaw , 2256 ; E . Aeworth , Prov . G . Treas . ; and VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 , S . D . 1 S 97 . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . E . Tidman , 1716 .

was elected a joining member . Four candidates were initiated , four brethren were passed to the Second Degree , and six brethren were raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . D . P . Holness , P . M ., P . Z ., was then presented as VV . M . elect , and was impressively installed by Bro . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . The following officers were invested : Bros . W . Shurmur , I . P . M . ; Bromhead , P . P . G .

Superintendent of Works , S . VV . ; N . Fortescue , J . W . ; Rev . M . Rees and Dr . Dunbar , Chaplains ; Jas . Speller , Treas . j Jas . Pinder , P . M ., Secj R . Kershaw , S . D . j W . Peter Allen , J . D . ; C . H . Bestow , I . G . j W . S . Wright , D . C ; J . F . Haskins , Org . ; F . Taylor , C . Horst , J . Holland , B . Nicholson , W . Fortescue , and P . Trickett , . Stwds . ; and Ives , P . M ., Tyler . The VV . M . wasappointed

to represent the lodge at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the sum of 100 guineas was voted on his list . The Audit report , showing a balance in hand of £ 25 6 17 s . 2 d ., was unanimously adopted . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed . After banquet the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . E . Aeworth , Prov . Grand Treasurer , replied for

" The Prov . Grand Officers , " after which Bro . Shurmur , I . P . M ., gave "The Worshipful Master , " and said there were many present who had most pleasant recollections of the successful , excellent , and dignified manner in which Bro . Holness passed through the chair of his mother lodge some six or eight years ago . Although the W . M . possessed a thorough knowledge of Freemasonry , he still frequently

attended lodges of instruction . The brethren all wished the VV . M . a happy and prosperous year , and it would be their own fault if the good beginning was not fully maintained . Bro . D . P . Holness , W . M ., having thanked the brethren , said the I . P . M . had truly remarked that he had begun well , and no efforts of his would be wanting to maintain the marvellous prosperity attained by the lodge . When that

lodge was being formed he had no idea the result would be a lodge with a reputation unparalleled in the history of Freemasonry . As the W . M . it was his bounden duty to sustain the prestige of the lodge , and when it was named Shurmur , which to him was a name more esteemed and respected than his own , no effort however great would be wanting to promote its best interests .

The Worshipful Master proposed "The Initiates , " and this having been acknowledged , he next gave " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Shurmur , " remarking that he felt sure the name was revered by all in the room . He might say that he could challenge any assembly of men , and there would not be one who could conscientiously say Bro . Shurmur had ever done anything but what could be

admired . None knew the I . P . M . intimately without knowing the largeness of his heart , and he said it without flattery , as that would be repugnant to their esteemed brother's feelings . Bro . Shurmur was the most thorough man he ever knew in his life , and that lodge was one instance of it , for everything he took in hand was a success . The large assembly that evening , and the large assemblies in the past

testified to this fact , lt was customary at this meeting to present a Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . as a slight token of recognition of his service , but unfortunately they were not in that position that evening as , although a sum had been voted for the purpose , the design had not been decided upon . He asked thebrethren to cordially drink the toast and express their sense of the great service the I . P . M . had rendered to the lodge .

Bro . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas ., I . P . M ., said he was extremely grateful for the cordial reception given the toast . It was another manifestation of the extraordinary kindness he had always received from them , and which he should ever remember with feelings of the deepest gratitude . The brethren had shown remarkable zeal and interest in promoting the prosperity of the lodge . Many had honoured

them and the Province of Essex by recommending their friends and sons as initiates . He need hardly say how heartily they had been welcomed and how earnestly they had endeavoured to impress upon the candidates the dignity and importance of their ancient brotherhood . The best testimony they could possibly have that they had been successful had been evinced by the candidates

themselves . The initiates had been so favourably impressed , that many of them had regularly attended lodges of instiuction , and could discharge their duties in a highly creditable manner . The outcome of that enthusiasm and good feeling had culminated in their having constituted that—by far the largest lodge in the province , and perhaps under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge . Since the

consecration it had been their privilege and great pleasure to receive 57 initiates and between 30 and 40 joining members , and these numbers could have been largely increased had they not been so careful in their selection . Many had expressed a wish to join , but had been told they were not quite up to their standard , and some had been since initiated in other lod ges where they could not afford to be so particular . It was

rather amusing to hear the variety of reasons given for their success . They were indebted undoubtedly to the brilliant array of Past Masters who assisted at the foundation . He should ever regard the jewel voted to him as among the "lost precious of his Masonic possessions . It would always J'e a reminder of a pleasant year of office , and he trusted

the Great Architect , in his unbounded kindness , would spare Jjmi many years to be amongst the Past Masters of the Shurmur Lodge . Other toasts were given before the brethren separated . Bro . J . F . Haskins , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and directed the musical arrangements .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The "'""' . "ly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the ' 3 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , but owing to the severe gale ' 1 * 1 s' : orm > 'he attendance was not so numerous as asual . the following brethren were presentBros MB ivniivil l !¦ iiv 3 kllL 1 113 !

: . J . .. 1 \ . " * " ¦ £ > " m _ . ___ ^_ _ . _ , LU _ . J , 1 YX •___» . "ehrendt , W . M . ; J . Constable , I . P . M . ; R . N . Brunyee , ^ W . ; C . Fox , J . W . ; R . Wood , Sec ; T . Staniforth , ^ P- ; W . Chamberlain , D . C ; H . L . Burtonshaw , ^ fS-l G . Naylor , Tyler ; S . H . C Ashlin , A . Meadley , ' •Dates , and R . Cundell . Visitors : Bros . W . P . Robotham , ° - 2259 ; and B . Maskill , 2259 . 1

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Bro . T . Oates was subsequently duly raised to the Sublim e Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Cundell to F . C , the work being performed by the W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M . and Chaplain . Bro . Staniforth gave an interesting account of his work as P . G . Stwd . on behalf of the R . M . B . I . The brethren adjourned after lodge and spent an hour in social harmony .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , the loth inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel . Notwithstanding the unpropitious state of the weather , no less than 32 members ^ and visitors were present . Bro . C . E . Towell , W . M ., presided , although he was suffering from severe indisposition . The

minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . J . E . Bott , 336 , as a joining member , and proved favourable . The ballot was also taken for Mr . W . H . Moss , and , proving favourable , he was initiated by the VV . M . There was a passing- and raising , the ceremonies being performed respectively by Bros . G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec , and G . S . Smith , P . M . The lodge was

then closed by the W . M . After the long afternoon's work the brethren adjourned to partake of tea , which was admirably catered for by Bro . Fred . Stretch , S . W . When the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . The I . P . M . in giving "The Worshipful Master" said

it was the pleasantest duty he had had to perform during that day , especially under the circumstances , for they had all had feelings of doubt and misgiving whether he would be able to be with them that evening on account of indisposition , therefore it would be understood it was an extra pleasure to see him in his usual place , and although suffering from severe pain he had conducted the ceremonies ,

especially the initiation , in a masterly and impressive manner . That showed the great amount of interest and enthusiasm he had for Masonry in general and that lodge in particular , and it was a noble example for every member of the lodge to follow . From the manner in which Bro . Clare Edgar Towell had commenced his duties , they could feel sure the future of the lodge during the ensuing year would be one of

continued success . They would all wish the W . M . health and strength to go through his year of office , for he was enthusiastic to a degree in Freemasonry , and having put his hand to the gavel , would give satisfaction to the lodge , and carry out all the obligations his high position imposed upon him , and he would ask them to drink to the health of their Worshipful Master , which was received with

continued applause . The Worshipful Master , in responding , said that the overwhelming applause which followed the toast of his health had really almost overcome him , and he was very grateful to feel that he was held in such esteem . But his heart was so full of emotion that he could not then express himself as he would liked to have done . But he

desired that every member and every visitor present there that evening would consider themselves his guests , and concluded by thanking Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., and the I . P . M . for the assistance they had given him that day and at all times . He then proposed " The Healths of the I . P . M . and Bro . Myers . " Both the brethren responded , and assured the W . M . that

he would always have their hearty support and every assistance they could give him . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Visiting-Brethren , " which toast was as usual well received , and responded to by Bros . A . H . Duffin , W . M . 1134 ; Roland , P . M . ; and others . Other toasts followed , including "The Absent Members , "

the W . M . in his remarks specially mentioning the name of Bro . James Sharpies , who unfortunately has had a very severe attack of bronchitis , consequently he was not able to be present . During the afternoon he had received a telegram from him expressing " Hearty good wishes , " and he ( the VV . M . ) hoped he would soon be restored to health . The toast was received with applause , and , in response , Bro . W . Sharpies said he would convey the kind remarks

made by the VV . M . to his father , and he was sure it would be very gratifying to him to think that he had not been forgotten although he was absent . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by a capital programme , consisting of a capital recitation by Bro . F . Morgan , and songs were contributed by Bros . Willie Sharpies , G . S . Smith , J . Ward , F . Stretch , G . A . Myers , and J . Roland , Bro . Westbrook being the accompanist . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . E . Towell ,

W . M . ; G . b . Smith , I . P . M . j F . Stretch , S . VV . ; John Fletcher , J . W . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . D . ; J . M . Veal , J . D . ; J . Walker , I . G . ; F . Thomas , Stwd . ; P . D . Langley , J . Ward , A . Moore , W . VV . Wilkinson , J . Laurisch , J . Lawrenson , W . Sharpies , J . Westbrook , Fitton , Sayers , Moss , Bret , and J . B . Kirk , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . A . TL Duffin , W . M . 1134 ; J . Roland , P . M . j C . Driver , VV . Craig Royle , J . H . Marsh , W . M . Southern , Marsden , and others .

DUNMOW . Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —On Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge took p lace at the Saracen's Head , when Bro . VV . C . Sams was installed VV . M . for the coming year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . A . Rattray , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . D . Milbank , I . P . M . j J . Wright , S . W . j W . Rivers ,

J . W . j F . J . Snell , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . j J . M . Welch , Sec . ; R . Marsh , S . D . j VV . Chapman , J . D . j F . J . Carter , D . C . j T . Milbank , I . G . j J . E . Pegram and J . G . Mackenzie , Stewards ; and F . VV . Warner , Tyler . Bro . G . D . Clapham , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., was re-elected as Charity representative . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This pros . porous lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 15 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . A . F . Scholding , W . M . ; VV . Fisher , S . W . ; J . Smith , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls

P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . ; Trotter , I . G . ; G . J . Tagg , P . Cronin , C . Wheatley , and H . Wheatley , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Stwds . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C . ; VV . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Eales , P . M . ; and Plimsaul , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros Fisk , W . M . 1733 ; Harvey , P . M . 1311 ; Tucker , P . M .

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1733 ; Moorman , P . M . 19 S 1 ; Edgell , J . W . SSy ; Dace , 1620 ; Moile , 167 ; Simpson , 957 ; Bridge , 1733 ; and F . Wright , 1 S 51 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . J . S . Dove , S . P . Clark , and C . Rogers having been balloted for , were impressively initiated by the W . M . Apologies for non-attendance were read from Bros .

G . Everett , G . Treas . ; H . H . Room , P . G . Sec . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . Robinson , J . D . ; R . Kent , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The W . M . presided most ably , his speeches being brief but pertinent . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . H . Wheatley responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " The acting I . P . M . gave " The W . M . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated the W . M . upon his working , and also upon the prosperity that had thus far attended hts year of office . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for the great warmth with which they had received his health . The proposer of the toast had flattered his working

too much , for he was by no means satisfied with himself . He hoped to do better next time , when he trusted that the lodge would have to welcome three more initiates into their midst . "The Initiates" followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Dove , Clark , and Rogers .

Bros . Fisk , Tucker , Harvey , and Moorman replied on behalf of " The Visitors " ; Bro . Ransford for " The Past Masters " ; and Bros . Jessett , Walls , and G . J . Tagg for "The Officers . " Bro . F . Wright entertained the brethren by his instrumental and vocal selections .

Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 12 th instant . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . Sapsworth , P . M ., W . M . j F . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., acting S . W . j Bond , J . W . j J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Secj Spooner , S . D . ; W . T . Peat , P . G . Org ., J . D . ; Rice , D . C ; Figg , Org . ; E .

Dare , I . P . M . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Drummond , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cheeseman was impressively raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . Itwas proposed by the Secretary , and seconded by the I . P . M ., " That the sum of five guineas be voted to the R . M . B . I ., per Bro . Bond , J . W .,

as Steward to the Jubilee Festival , 1 S 92 . " The Secretary having reported the death of Bro . VV . Suggett , it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be at once forwarded to Mrs . Suggett , the widow of the deceased . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . T . Grant , S . W . ; Simpson , Stwd . j and others , and the ledge was closed .

An excellent banquet was served under the superintendence of Bro . Gedda , the manager of the hotel . The customary toasts received full justice . Bro . VV . T . Peat , P . G . Org ., acknowledged the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers " in an exhaustive speech . Bro . Dare , in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " spoke of his excellent capabilities . He was and

had been for many years a regular attendant at lodges of instruction , and such attention had borne good fruit , as was evidenced by his working of the Third Degree that night . The Worshipful Master , in reply , admitted that the I . P . M . was correct as to his fondness for Masonic instruction . He was pleased to say that there were many others

in the lodge who were equally as industrious in their endeavours to acquire a fair knowledge of Craft working . He hoped at the next meeting to have an initiate or two , and he trusted that during their six months recess that the brethren would have the best of health and happiness . A few other toasts and replies followed , and the proceedings terminated .

HARROW STATION . Unity Lodge ( No . 1637 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Saturday , the ioth instant , at the Railway Hotel , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors , in spite of the unpropitious weather . The brethren present were Bros . Dr . N . Goodchild , VV . M . j J . Barlett , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , - J . Crook , J . W . j Hy .

Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; S . A . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; T . T . Haly , J . D . ; C Penny , D . C . ; E . Hislop , I . G . ; T . W . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Woodmason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; C Parsons , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; A . Jones , R . M . Featherstone , S . Hussey , W . Memory , F . T . Priest , A . Hamblin , J . Clarkson , and R . E . Bennett . The visitors included

Bros . H . C . Coffin , P . M . 167 ; Rev . T . McDugall Mundle , 704 ; J . Salmon , W . M . 2045 ; E . C Brinsden , 2361 ; E . C . Massey , P . M . 1297 ; R . Glasspool , P . M . 723 ; R . P . Stevens , P . M . 901 ; TI . Davey , Sec . 132 G ; D . J . Ruthven , 132 G ; VV . F . Packer , P . M . 1571 ; VV . J . Harris , J . VV . 1321 ; J . C . Gostin , VV . M . 1326 j VV . Haswell , 72 j and J . Budd , 101 .

The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Dr . N . Goodchild , who raised Bro . F . S . Priest and passed Bro . R . M . Featherstone . Bro . J . Bartlett , S . VV . and W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Stroud , P . M ., and in the presence of a Board of Masters was installed by Bro . Dr . Goodchild into the chair of K . S . The newlyinstalled VV . M . then proceeded to invest the officers of the

lodge for the ensuing 12 months as follows : Bros . James Crook , S . W . j John T . Haly , J . W . j Hy . Slvman , P . M .,. P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j Stephen H . Cooper , " P . M ., P . P .. G . S . B ., Secj Edward Hislop , S . D . j Charles Penny ,. J . D . ; William Memory , I . G . ; Stephen Hussey , D . C . j Frederick S . Priest and Arthur Jones , Stwds . ; and j . Middleton , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Goodchild then completed the

ceremony of installation by reciting the customary addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren of the lodge . The report ofthe Audit Committee was then received , andordered to be entered on the minutes , and Bro . Dr . Goodchild vvas complimented upon having succeeded in improving the lodge , and restoring its finances to a healthy condition during his term of office . It was proposed by Bro . Dr . Goodchild ,

I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Stroud , and carried , that the sum of 10 guineas be voted from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and placed on the list of Bro . Slyman , P . M . and Treas ., who is acting as Steward at the forthcoming Jubilee Festival of that Institution . A Committee was appointed to revise the by-laws and report to the lodge suggested alterations . Bro . Dr . Goodchild