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Tliirel Degree , and Bro . Simpson having been re-admitted he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the Worship ful Master , who also subsequently presented the working to (> ls . The lodge was then closed down to the Sccond Degree , when Bro . John Atkinson was re-admitted and passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the symbolism of the working tools being explained by Bro . lowitt , the S . W . The usual proclamations were then made , aiul the lodge closed in peace , love , and
harmony . SUNDERLAND .- —Williamson Lodge ( No . _ , n ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , November 12 th , 1877 , in the new lodge room , in the School of St . Stephen ' s Church , Monkwearmoutli . This lodge room has only been opened a few months , and the brethren consider it excellently adapted
for lodge purposes ; besides , they can now meet in a place free from the influences of an hotel . It having been announced that the Mayor of Sunderland , Samuel Storey , Esq ., was to be initiated , there was a very large gathering of brethren ; a great many visitors from the other lodges in the town being present . After his worship and Mr . Wm . Clark ( who was also proposed ) , had been properly balloted for
and unanimously elected , th : y were duly initiated into Masonry . The ceremony , including the charge , was ably gone through by the W . M ., Bro . G . B . Hall . The brethten ( hen went from labour to refreshment , anel after the various loyal anil Masonic toasts hail been proposed , Bro . R . Shadforth , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Newlyinitiated Brethren , " in a speech of some length , in which
he adverted to the truly Masonic spirit which hail characterised the Mayor ' s actions , prior to his being introduced to Masonty , instancing the raising of about £ 1600 to clear off the debt on the Infirmary , and also close upon £ 2000 towards the Indian Famine Fund . The toast was receiveel with great enthusiasm . Bros . Clark and Storey , each responded . The latter , in a very able speech ,
dilated upon the tiuly excellent spirit of Freemasonry , as was manifested to him that night on his being made , and gave evidence of a considerable acquaintance with its history and principles . Bro . Angelo Forrest , Prov . G . Organist , presided at the harmonium , and songs were ably sung by Bros . Foster , Taylor , Hamerton , Nicholson , and Fryer . The remainder of the evening was sp ; nt in a very
happy and harmonious manner . It is a noticeable fact , that this is , as far as is known , the first time any one has been made a Mason whilst he held the office of Mayor of the borough ; this has given considerable e : clat to the Williamson Lodge , for whilst the other lodges of the town would gladly have had the honour , yet , his worship preferreel being made in the lodge which holds its
meetings in Monkwearmouth , his native parish , and it has no doubt given a considerable impetus to Freemasonry in the town of Sunderland . BRUTON . —Royal Clarence Lodge ( No . 976 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Blue Ball Hotel , which was numerously attended . The officers present were Bros .
E . R . Hayter , W . M . ; E . Hcginbothom , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Somerset , S . W . ; Albert Huntley , J . W . ; F . E . S . Jclley , P . M ., P . Z . 41 , P . P . G . S . D . Somerset , acting Treas . ; T . Bennett , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . Essex , Sec . ; J . S . Boyd , S . D . ; H . Harrolel , J . D . ; H . Runcombe , I . G . ; J . P . Swainc , Tyler , and many other members of the lodge . The visitors included , amongst others , Bros . B .
Atwell , P . M . 437 , P . P . G . S . of Works , Somerset ; J . H . Colthurst , P . M . 457 , P . P . G . R . Somerset ; John Fcltham , S . W . 437 ; Alfred Edwards , Secretary 437 ; John Allen , J . D . 28 * 5 , and the Rey . S . Williams , 69 . The gentlemen initiated were Messrs . William Palmer , WaltcrBasil Balch , and George Taylor . The W . M . performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner , and at its conclusion was
much applauded by the brethren Bro . B . Atwell , P . M ., kindly presented the working tools . Bro . F . Bennett , P . M ., delivered the charge to the newly initiated , which was most effectively rendered and called forth the universal acclamation of the brethren present . The choral part of the ceremony was well sustained by Bros . Huntley , Lockyer , Vincent , and others , Bro . T . Bennett officiating as
Organist . The lodge was closed in due form at 8 . 45 , and perfect harmony prevailed . This being the last lodge night during the reign of the present W . M . he received the hearty congratulations of the brethren and visitors on the success which had attended his year of office , and the admirable way in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . After the business of the lodge , , the
brethren adjourned to an excellent supper pro . tided by host harry . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responeled to , several capital songs , duets , & c , were well rendered , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . Hayter , W . M ., kindly played the accompaniments .
JERSEY . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , Nov . 14 th , for the sole purpose of installing the newly-elected W . M ., when a large number of brethren congregated to congratulate Bro . P . Bois on the successful termination of his term of
labour , and Bro . C . D . Bishop on the commencement of his career as a ruler in the Craft , under auspices so favourable , with such an example before him , and with the affairs of this young lodge in so prosperous a condition . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., supported by Bros . C D . Bishop , S . W . ; John Huelin , J . W . ; P . W . Benham , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer ; G . J . Renouf , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ;
Wm . Metherell , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; H . M . Walden , P . M . ; I . G . Pallet , P . G . S . of W ., Sec . ; and others . Visitors , Bros . Dr . J . Le Cronier . D . P . G . M . ; A . Schmitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Le Feuvre , W . M . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Ed . Martel , P . M . 958 , P . P . G . D . C ; JohnOatley , P . M . 59 . 0 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . H . Chapman , W . M . 958 , P . G . D . C ; Dr . Th . J . Aubin , W . M . 491 , P . S . G . D . ; P . Messervy , W . M . 590 ; F . P . Le Marquand , P . M . 491 , P . P . G . D , ; Edmund Tuck , P . M . 174 ;
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J . Moss , P . M . 245 , Assist . G . D . C . ; Ph . Blampied , W . M . 245 , . P . P . G . D . C . ; J . O . LeSueur , P . M . 7 Qr , P . G . Sec . ; A . Gallichan , J . W . 590 ; L . Hespiradou , W . M . 244 ; E . Carrie , S . W . 590 ; and others . This being an emergency meeting , the Secretary read the minutes of previous proceedings only so far as they related to it , which were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .
Bro . P . W . Benham took the chair as Installing Master . Bro . C . D . Bishop was presented as W . M . Elect . 'I he customary enumeration of duties was made and acknowledged , the ancient charges were read and assented to , and the obligations of W . M . elect administered . A Board of nineteen Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro : Bishop was duly placed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient
custom . After the board had been closed , the several classes if Master Masons , Fellow Crafts , and Entered Apprentices were in turn admitted , and the usual proclamations were gone through , respecting which it need only be recrrdeel that Bro . Benham conducted the ceremonies with great exactitude and impressiveness . After the adelress to the W . M ., delivered with fervour , Bro . Bishop
briefly remarkeel , that fully acknowledging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of the honour conferred upon him . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted that with God ' s help he should not be found wanting in the worthy discharge of it , especially relying upon official help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , Bro . Benham in each case
officiating and offering appropriate observations : —Bros . J . Huelin , S . W . ; J . Harris , J . W . ; J . G . Pallot , P . M ., Sec ; J . Baal , S . D . ; E . Oldridge , J . D . ; W . H . Anthony , I . G . j and G , R . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler . Lastly , the W . M . invested Bro . Benham , the founder of the lodge , as Treas ., with some remarks as well deserved by his past and
faithful services as they were complimentary and sincere , Bro . Benham then said : Considering the zeal , the fraternal attachment , and the valuable services rendered by Bro . P . Bois to our lodge—considering that at great sacrifice of his private engagements he has devoted so much of his time to the labours and the numerous extra calls which
devolve on the W . M ., I propose— That some token be presented to our I . P . M ., Bro . P . Bois , by tbe lodge , as a visible testimony cf our feelings of gratitude , of esteem , and of the fraternal affection which we entertain towards him , anil that a committee be appointed and entrusted with the arrangements for carrying out this resolution . " The proposition was seconded by Bro . Metherell , and
passeel unanimously and by acclamation . No other business offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren adjourned to the banqutting-room , and about seventy sat down to an excellent dinner , and a most harmonious and enjoyable evening was spent . ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . i-t-ji ) . —The installation cf Bro . V . Lucas took place
on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Highstreet , Aldershot , and was well attended by the brethren of the district , where the spirit of emulation is so strongly manifested that the installation ceremony is keenly watched and criiicised , and as nearly in all cases the retiring Master makes it a point to instal his successor , the criticism is keen , and the result as near as possible perfection . From
the acknowledged ability of Bro . J . Smith , the retiring W . M ., a Masonic treat was anticipated , and indeed partaken in by all who heard the eloquent manner in which he worked the beautiful ceremony . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 precisely , when Bro . Burton was passed to the Second Degree-, and then Bro . Lucas was presented for installation , and according to ancient custom placed in the
chair of K . S ., and duly saluted by the brethren . He then invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Elisham , S . W . ; G . Douglas , J . W . and Secretary ; I . Theobald , S . D . ; A . Bruce , J . D . ; W . Fairbank , I . G . ; J . Johnson , Steward ; T . Abbotts , Tyler . The usual addresses weie most impressively rendered by the Installing Officer , and the ceremony closed . A P . M . collar and jewel was then presented
to Bro . Smith , and a vole of thanks was accorded to him for the manner in which he had that day fulfilled the duties of Installing Officer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a well served banquet awaited them . There were upwards of twenty P . M ' s . present . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro . Smith proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in
doing so he hoped that he might have a prosperous year of office . He ( the W . M . ) went into the chair that day with the confielence and good-wishes of every member of the lodge . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . in returning thanks said he should always work for the benefit of the lodge , and would carefully listen to every suggestion that might be made for the welfare of it , and for the comfort and
prosperity of every brother of it . ( Applause ) . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Visitors , " saying that upon this occasion it was a great pleasure to see so many brethren of influence and eminence in the Craft present ; some of them had come long distances to do him and the lodge honour . Bro . Cirtchoffers responded , and stated in an excellent speech that nothing could exceed the working
of the junior officers of this lodge , and he supposed from the fact that they were military men , and the first duty they were taught to obey , which in his opinion was carried out to the letter , and he would be much pleased to attend the lodge or lodge of instruction , should either be at work when he was visiting Aldershot . Bro . Eve in an eloquent speech explained how satisfactorily the duties of the Camp
Lodge , from his knowledge , were carried out , and that they had men amongst them of great ability ; he also explained the great good that Benevolent Institutions are to the Craft , and impressed on the brethren the importance of keeping their dues paid up , that should an evil day turn up the door was open to those who had assisted to keep others in .
CHIPPING SOD BURY . — Tyndall Lodge ( No . 13 63 ) . —The seventh annual installation festival of this lodge was held at the lodge room , in the Town Hall , on
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the 10 th inst . The brethren were summoned to meet at two o ' clock , anil shortly after that hour Bro . Algernon Sudlow , the W . M ., took his place in the chair . The officers were in their places , and there was a numerous attendance of members and distinguisheel brethren as visitors , the following being present : Bros . S . Davies , P . M . i-j 63 , G . S . W . M 011 . ; G . Rennie Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; C . A ,
Bush , Sec , P . G . D . C ; F . J . Vizard , P . M . I- - ; J . P , Curtis , S . W . ; W . Tucker . P . M . 210-j , P . P . G . P . Bristol ; J . lies , Org . ; G . Godwin , I . G . ; C . " lies , Tyler ; R . J . Brice , T . Brooke , Moses Eyles , W . R . Latter , T . Tinsley , W . Munro , P . M . 3- { 6 , P . P . G . D . C Bristol ; F . I . Blake , Sec . 855 , P . M . 410 ; J . C Collie , P . M . 1271 , P . P . G . O . ; H . G . Layton , P . G . C Gloucester L . Millman , 855 , P . P .
G . P . ; F . Millman , 835 ; F . Gregory , 853 ; A . G . Williams , 610 , S . D . ; E . Weare , 68 ; C . Godwin , 68 ; Tnos . Davies , 270 ; W . H . Cartwright , 1003 ; W . Northcott , 164 ; W . M . Lowick , 1388 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved in due form . Bro J . Payne Curtis , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented for the benefit of installation by Bros . A . Sudlow and S .
Davie « . The ceremony of installing Bro . Curtis was then most ably and impressively performed by Bro . W . Munro , P . M . 326 , P . P . G . D . C , and much satisfaction was expressed by all present at the manntr in which Bro . Munro performed the duties . The W . M . then invested the following officers for the ensuing year : A . Sudlow , I . P . M . ; E . Crossman , S . W . ; W . Tucker , J . W . ; C . A . Bush , Sec . ;
J . Trenfield , Trea <\; F . J . Vizard , D . C ; T . Brooke , S . D . ; T . Tinsley , J . D . ; Moses Eyles , I . G . ; W . H . H . Hartley and G . Taylor , Stewards ; J . lies , Org . j and C . lies , Tyler . The closing charges to the Wardens and brethren were then very effectively given by Bro . Munro . The business being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Portcullis Hotel , to a very
enjoyable banquet , most ably served by Bro . Godwin . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal anl Masonic toasts . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting ofthis provincial lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the 14 th inst ., when there were present amongst others Bros . Saunders , P . G . S .
Midx . W . M . ; S . H . Knaj-gs , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Court , J . W . W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works , Middx , I . P . M . and Secretary ; D'Orsey , Chaplain ; Taylor , S . D . ; Vaughan , J . D . ; Ashley , I . G . ; Palmer , Steward , Court , jun ., Assist . Organist ; F . Honeywell , P . M . ; Dobie . The visitors werJ Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Clark , P . M . 255 , & c . ; Farwig , J . W . 180 ; W . Morgan , jun ., 138 *; . The
minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the I . P . M . by the permission of the W . M . initiated Mr . T . G . Newton into the Order . Bro . Knaggs having been presented to receive the benefit of installation , that ceremony was carried out by the I . P . M ., who appointed Bros . Honeywell , as S . W . ; Hammond , as J . W . ; and Clark , I . G ., to assist him with the " work . " We have
had to mention in these columns on several occasions the impressive manner in which Bro . Wigginton conducts the various ceremonies of the Craff , and on this particular evening he was even more happy in his rendering of the ritual than usual . The W . M . invested his officers as follows . —Bros . Court , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Tomlinson , Treasurer , ( by Deputy ); Wigginton , Secretary ; Rev . —
D'Orsey , Chaplain ; Vaughan , S . D . ; Ashley , J . D . ; Palmer , I . G . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middx ., D . C . ; Briggs , Steward ; Ricknoll , W . S . ; Sugg , Organist , ( by deputy ); Court , jun , Assist . Organist ; Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously voted to the I . P . M . for the able way in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . The banquet was
well served , and having been done full justice to the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Craft toasts . " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master" was coupled with the names of Bros . Hammond and Wigginton . The former brother at some length touched upon the great abilities and either qualities of Bro . Colonel Burdett , and of the Masonic skill of the D . P . G . M ., whose present state of
ill health was to be greatly deplored . Bro . Wigginton in his reply took occasion to speak of his experience of the Grand Loelges of other provinces notably Worcestershire , of which province he hael been a Grand Officer for nearly 21 years . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very warm terms by the I . P . M ., and having been duly honoured was acknowledged by Bro . Knaggs , who in the course of
his reply said that he felt it a great honour to occupy the position of Master in so excellent a lodge as No . 1503 . He felt *? t times that it was almost beyond his conception that he should in the brief period of three years have arrived at the goal of every zealous Mason's ambition , but he owed his proud elevation to very exceptional circumstances , firstly , as the "
firstborn" of the lodge , and , secondly , because he had been in office from the very night of his initiation . In conclusion , he saiel he would endeavour to merit the high honour that had been conferred upon him by the brethren . "The Health of the Installing Officer" was given by the W . M . in very cordial and complimentary terms , and having been briefly responded to by Bro . Wigginton , the toast of "The
Past Masters" followed . ' In introducing this toast the W . M . dilated upon the interest evinced by the I . P . M ., Bro . Saunders , in the three great Masonic Charities , and whose genial and other qualities were so well and deservedly known to them all . The I . P . M . having responded , " The Health of the Initiate" followed , and Bro . Newton made a neat and modest reply . "The Health of the
Visitors" came next in order , and having been coupled with the name of Bro . Clark , gave that brother the opportunity of making an exhaustive reply , in which he spoke highly of the Francis Burdett Lodge , and of the capabilities of its " working" staff . " The Officers " followed , and was respectively acknowledged by the S . W ., Chaplain , and Secretary . " The Masonic Press" having been duly proposed , Bro . Walls acknowledged the com-
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Tliirel Degree , and Bro . Simpson having been re-admitted he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the Worship ful Master , who also subsequently presented the working to (> ls . The lodge was then closed down to the Sccond Degree , when Bro . John Atkinson was re-admitted and passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the symbolism of the working tools being explained by Bro . lowitt , the S . W . The usual proclamations were then made , aiul the lodge closed in peace , love , and
harmony . SUNDERLAND .- —Williamson Lodge ( No . _ , n ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , November 12 th , 1877 , in the new lodge room , in the School of St . Stephen ' s Church , Monkwearmoutli . This lodge room has only been opened a few months , and the brethren consider it excellently adapted
for lodge purposes ; besides , they can now meet in a place free from the influences of an hotel . It having been announced that the Mayor of Sunderland , Samuel Storey , Esq ., was to be initiated , there was a very large gathering of brethren ; a great many visitors from the other lodges in the town being present . After his worship and Mr . Wm . Clark ( who was also proposed ) , had been properly balloted for
and unanimously elected , th : y were duly initiated into Masonry . The ceremony , including the charge , was ably gone through by the W . M ., Bro . G . B . Hall . The brethten ( hen went from labour to refreshment , anel after the various loyal anil Masonic toasts hail been proposed , Bro . R . Shadforth , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Newlyinitiated Brethren , " in a speech of some length , in which
he adverted to the truly Masonic spirit which hail characterised the Mayor ' s actions , prior to his being introduced to Masonty , instancing the raising of about £ 1600 to clear off the debt on the Infirmary , and also close upon £ 2000 towards the Indian Famine Fund . The toast was receiveel with great enthusiasm . Bros . Clark and Storey , each responded . The latter , in a very able speech ,
dilated upon the tiuly excellent spirit of Freemasonry , as was manifested to him that night on his being made , and gave evidence of a considerable acquaintance with its history and principles . Bro . Angelo Forrest , Prov . G . Organist , presided at the harmonium , and songs were ably sung by Bros . Foster , Taylor , Hamerton , Nicholson , and Fryer . The remainder of the evening was sp ; nt in a very
happy and harmonious manner . It is a noticeable fact , that this is , as far as is known , the first time any one has been made a Mason whilst he held the office of Mayor of the borough ; this has given considerable e : clat to the Williamson Lodge , for whilst the other lodges of the town would gladly have had the honour , yet , his worship preferreel being made in the lodge which holds its
meetings in Monkwearmouth , his native parish , and it has no doubt given a considerable impetus to Freemasonry in the town of Sunderland . BRUTON . —Royal Clarence Lodge ( No . 976 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Blue Ball Hotel , which was numerously attended . The officers present were Bros .
E . R . Hayter , W . M . ; E . Hcginbothom , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Somerset , S . W . ; Albert Huntley , J . W . ; F . E . S . Jclley , P . M ., P . Z . 41 , P . P . G . S . D . Somerset , acting Treas . ; T . Bennett , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . Essex , Sec . ; J . S . Boyd , S . D . ; H . Harrolel , J . D . ; H . Runcombe , I . G . ; J . P . Swainc , Tyler , and many other members of the lodge . The visitors included , amongst others , Bros . B .
Atwell , P . M . 437 , P . P . G . S . of Works , Somerset ; J . H . Colthurst , P . M . 457 , P . P . G . R . Somerset ; John Fcltham , S . W . 437 ; Alfred Edwards , Secretary 437 ; John Allen , J . D . 28 * 5 , and the Rey . S . Williams , 69 . The gentlemen initiated were Messrs . William Palmer , WaltcrBasil Balch , and George Taylor . The W . M . performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner , and at its conclusion was
much applauded by the brethren Bro . B . Atwell , P . M ., kindly presented the working tools . Bro . F . Bennett , P . M ., delivered the charge to the newly initiated , which was most effectively rendered and called forth the universal acclamation of the brethren present . The choral part of the ceremony was well sustained by Bros . Huntley , Lockyer , Vincent , and others , Bro . T . Bennett officiating as
Organist . The lodge was closed in due form at 8 . 45 , and perfect harmony prevailed . This being the last lodge night during the reign of the present W . M . he received the hearty congratulations of the brethren and visitors on the success which had attended his year of office , and the admirable way in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . After the business of the lodge , , the
brethren adjourned to an excellent supper pro . tided by host harry . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responeled to , several capital songs , duets , & c , were well rendered , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . Hayter , W . M ., kindly played the accompaniments .
JERSEY . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , Nov . 14 th , for the sole purpose of installing the newly-elected W . M ., when a large number of brethren congregated to congratulate Bro . P . Bois on the successful termination of his term of
labour , and Bro . C . D . Bishop on the commencement of his career as a ruler in the Craft , under auspices so favourable , with such an example before him , and with the affairs of this young lodge in so prosperous a condition . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., supported by Bros . C D . Bishop , S . W . ; John Huelin , J . W . ; P . W . Benham , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer ; G . J . Renouf , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ;
Wm . Metherell , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; H . M . Walden , P . M . ; I . G . Pallet , P . G . S . of W ., Sec . ; and others . Visitors , Bros . Dr . J . Le Cronier . D . P . G . M . ; A . Schmitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Le Feuvre , W . M . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Ed . Martel , P . M . 958 , P . P . G . D . C ; JohnOatley , P . M . 59 . 0 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . H . Chapman , W . M . 958 , P . G . D . C ; Dr . Th . J . Aubin , W . M . 491 , P . S . G . D . ; P . Messervy , W . M . 590 ; F . P . Le Marquand , P . M . 491 , P . P . G . D , ; Edmund Tuck , P . M . 174 ;
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J . Moss , P . M . 245 , Assist . G . D . C . ; Ph . Blampied , W . M . 245 , . P . P . G . D . C . ; J . O . LeSueur , P . M . 7 Qr , P . G . Sec . ; A . Gallichan , J . W . 590 ; L . Hespiradou , W . M . 244 ; E . Carrie , S . W . 590 ; and others . This being an emergency meeting , the Secretary read the minutes of previous proceedings only so far as they related to it , which were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .
Bro . P . W . Benham took the chair as Installing Master . Bro . C . D . Bishop was presented as W . M . Elect . 'I he customary enumeration of duties was made and acknowledged , the ancient charges were read and assented to , and the obligations of W . M . elect administered . A Board of nineteen Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro : Bishop was duly placed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient
custom . After the board had been closed , the several classes if Master Masons , Fellow Crafts , and Entered Apprentices were in turn admitted , and the usual proclamations were gone through , respecting which it need only be recrrdeel that Bro . Benham conducted the ceremonies with great exactitude and impressiveness . After the adelress to the W . M ., delivered with fervour , Bro . Bishop
briefly remarkeel , that fully acknowledging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of the honour conferred upon him . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted that with God ' s help he should not be found wanting in the worthy discharge of it , especially relying upon official help from the P . M . ' s . The following appointments were made , Bro . Benham in each case
officiating and offering appropriate observations : —Bros . J . Huelin , S . W . ; J . Harris , J . W . ; J . G . Pallot , P . M ., Sec ; J . Baal , S . D . ; E . Oldridge , J . D . ; W . H . Anthony , I . G . j and G , R . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler . Lastly , the W . M . invested Bro . Benham , the founder of the lodge , as Treas ., with some remarks as well deserved by his past and
faithful services as they were complimentary and sincere , Bro . Benham then said : Considering the zeal , the fraternal attachment , and the valuable services rendered by Bro . P . Bois to our lodge—considering that at great sacrifice of his private engagements he has devoted so much of his time to the labours and the numerous extra calls which
devolve on the W . M ., I propose— That some token be presented to our I . P . M ., Bro . P . Bois , by tbe lodge , as a visible testimony cf our feelings of gratitude , of esteem , and of the fraternal affection which we entertain towards him , anil that a committee be appointed and entrusted with the arrangements for carrying out this resolution . " The proposition was seconded by Bro . Metherell , and
passeel unanimously and by acclamation . No other business offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren adjourned to the banqutting-room , and about seventy sat down to an excellent dinner , and a most harmonious and enjoyable evening was spent . ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . i-t-ji ) . —The installation cf Bro . V . Lucas took place
on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Highstreet , Aldershot , and was well attended by the brethren of the district , where the spirit of emulation is so strongly manifested that the installation ceremony is keenly watched and criiicised , and as nearly in all cases the retiring Master makes it a point to instal his successor , the criticism is keen , and the result as near as possible perfection . From
the acknowledged ability of Bro . J . Smith , the retiring W . M ., a Masonic treat was anticipated , and indeed partaken in by all who heard the eloquent manner in which he worked the beautiful ceremony . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 precisely , when Bro . Burton was passed to the Second Degree-, and then Bro . Lucas was presented for installation , and according to ancient custom placed in the
chair of K . S ., and duly saluted by the brethren . He then invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Elisham , S . W . ; G . Douglas , J . W . and Secretary ; I . Theobald , S . D . ; A . Bruce , J . D . ; W . Fairbank , I . G . ; J . Johnson , Steward ; T . Abbotts , Tyler . The usual addresses weie most impressively rendered by the Installing Officer , and the ceremony closed . A P . M . collar and jewel was then presented
to Bro . Smith , and a vole of thanks was accorded to him for the manner in which he had that day fulfilled the duties of Installing Officer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a well served banquet awaited them . There were upwards of twenty P . M ' s . present . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro . Smith proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in
doing so he hoped that he might have a prosperous year of office . He ( the W . M . ) went into the chair that day with the confielence and good-wishes of every member of the lodge . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . in returning thanks said he should always work for the benefit of the lodge , and would carefully listen to every suggestion that might be made for the welfare of it , and for the comfort and
prosperity of every brother of it . ( Applause ) . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Visitors , " saying that upon this occasion it was a great pleasure to see so many brethren of influence and eminence in the Craft present ; some of them had come long distances to do him and the lodge honour . Bro . Cirtchoffers responded , and stated in an excellent speech that nothing could exceed the working
of the junior officers of this lodge , and he supposed from the fact that they were military men , and the first duty they were taught to obey , which in his opinion was carried out to the letter , and he would be much pleased to attend the lodge or lodge of instruction , should either be at work when he was visiting Aldershot . Bro . Eve in an eloquent speech explained how satisfactorily the duties of the Camp
Lodge , from his knowledge , were carried out , and that they had men amongst them of great ability ; he also explained the great good that Benevolent Institutions are to the Craft , and impressed on the brethren the importance of keeping their dues paid up , that should an evil day turn up the door was open to those who had assisted to keep others in .
CHIPPING SOD BURY . — Tyndall Lodge ( No . 13 63 ) . —The seventh annual installation festival of this lodge was held at the lodge room , in the Town Hall , on
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the 10 th inst . The brethren were summoned to meet at two o ' clock , anil shortly after that hour Bro . Algernon Sudlow , the W . M ., took his place in the chair . The officers were in their places , and there was a numerous attendance of members and distinguisheel brethren as visitors , the following being present : Bros . S . Davies , P . M . i-j 63 , G . S . W . M 011 . ; G . Rennie Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; C . A ,
Bush , Sec , P . G . D . C ; F . J . Vizard , P . M . I- - ; J . P , Curtis , S . W . ; W . Tucker . P . M . 210-j , P . P . G . P . Bristol ; J . lies , Org . ; G . Godwin , I . G . ; C . " lies , Tyler ; R . J . Brice , T . Brooke , Moses Eyles , W . R . Latter , T . Tinsley , W . Munro , P . M . 3- { 6 , P . P . G . D . C Bristol ; F . I . Blake , Sec . 855 , P . M . 410 ; J . C Collie , P . M . 1271 , P . P . G . O . ; H . G . Layton , P . G . C Gloucester L . Millman , 855 , P . P .
G . P . ; F . Millman , 835 ; F . Gregory , 853 ; A . G . Williams , 610 , S . D . ; E . Weare , 68 ; C . Godwin , 68 ; Tnos . Davies , 270 ; W . H . Cartwright , 1003 ; W . Northcott , 164 ; W . M . Lowick , 1388 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved in due form . Bro J . Payne Curtis , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented for the benefit of installation by Bros . A . Sudlow and S .
Davie « . The ceremony of installing Bro . Curtis was then most ably and impressively performed by Bro . W . Munro , P . M . 326 , P . P . G . D . C , and much satisfaction was expressed by all present at the manntr in which Bro . Munro performed the duties . The W . M . then invested the following officers for the ensuing year : A . Sudlow , I . P . M . ; E . Crossman , S . W . ; W . Tucker , J . W . ; C . A . Bush , Sec . ;
J . Trenfield , Trea <\; F . J . Vizard , D . C ; T . Brooke , S . D . ; T . Tinsley , J . D . ; Moses Eyles , I . G . ; W . H . H . Hartley and G . Taylor , Stewards ; J . lies , Org . j and C . lies , Tyler . The closing charges to the Wardens and brethren were then very effectively given by Bro . Munro . The business being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Portcullis Hotel , to a very
enjoyable banquet , most ably served by Bro . Godwin . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal anl Masonic toasts . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting ofthis provincial lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the 14 th inst ., when there were present amongst others Bros . Saunders , P . G . S .
Midx . W . M . ; S . H . Knaj-gs , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Court , J . W . W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works , Middx , I . P . M . and Secretary ; D'Orsey , Chaplain ; Taylor , S . D . ; Vaughan , J . D . ; Ashley , I . G . ; Palmer , Steward , Court , jun ., Assist . Organist ; F . Honeywell , P . M . ; Dobie . The visitors werJ Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Clark , P . M . 255 , & c . ; Farwig , J . W . 180 ; W . Morgan , jun ., 138 *; . The
minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the I . P . M . by the permission of the W . M . initiated Mr . T . G . Newton into the Order . Bro . Knaggs having been presented to receive the benefit of installation , that ceremony was carried out by the I . P . M ., who appointed Bros . Honeywell , as S . W . ; Hammond , as J . W . ; and Clark , I . G ., to assist him with the " work . " We have
had to mention in these columns on several occasions the impressive manner in which Bro . Wigginton conducts the various ceremonies of the Craff , and on this particular evening he was even more happy in his rendering of the ritual than usual . The W . M . invested his officers as follows . —Bros . Court , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Tomlinson , Treasurer , ( by Deputy ); Wigginton , Secretary ; Rev . —
D'Orsey , Chaplain ; Vaughan , S . D . ; Ashley , J . D . ; Palmer , I . G . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middx ., D . C . ; Briggs , Steward ; Ricknoll , W . S . ; Sugg , Organist , ( by deputy ); Court , jun , Assist . Organist ; Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously voted to the I . P . M . for the able way in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . The banquet was
well served , and having been done full justice to the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Craft toasts . " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master" was coupled with the names of Bros . Hammond and Wigginton . The former brother at some length touched upon the great abilities and either qualities of Bro . Colonel Burdett , and of the Masonic skill of the D . P . G . M ., whose present state of
ill health was to be greatly deplored . Bro . Wigginton in his reply took occasion to speak of his experience of the Grand Loelges of other provinces notably Worcestershire , of which province he hael been a Grand Officer for nearly 21 years . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very warm terms by the I . P . M ., and having been duly honoured was acknowledged by Bro . Knaggs , who in the course of
his reply said that he felt it a great honour to occupy the position of Master in so excellent a lodge as No . 1503 . He felt *? t times that it was almost beyond his conception that he should in the brief period of three years have arrived at the goal of every zealous Mason's ambition , but he owed his proud elevation to very exceptional circumstances , firstly , as the "
firstborn" of the lodge , and , secondly , because he had been in office from the very night of his initiation . In conclusion , he saiel he would endeavour to merit the high honour that had been conferred upon him by the brethren . "The Health of the Installing Officer" was given by the W . M . in very cordial and complimentary terms , and having been briefly responded to by Bro . Wigginton , the toast of "The
Past Masters" followed . ' In introducing this toast the W . M . dilated upon the interest evinced by the I . P . M ., Bro . Saunders , in the three great Masonic Charities , and whose genial and other qualities were so well and deservedly known to them all . The I . P . M . having responded , " The Health of the Initiate" followed , and Bro . Newton made a neat and modest reply . "The Health of the
Visitors" came next in order , and having been coupled with the name of Bro . Clark , gave that brother the opportunity of making an exhaustive reply , in which he spoke highly of the Francis Burdett Lodge , and of the capabilities of its " working" staff . " The Officers " followed , and was respectively acknowledged by the S . W ., Chaplain , and Secretary . " The Masonic Press" having been duly proposed , Bro . Walls acknowledged the com-