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After the advancement the P . G . M . and his officers were announced , admitted , and saluted . The R . W . P . G . M ., Captain Charles Hunter , took the chair of A . ; W . Bro . G . L . Woodley , P . G . Sec . and P . G . Stwd . of Eng ., the S . VV . ; VV . Bro . Robert Owen , J . G . W ., the J . W . ; VV . Bro . Cornelius Davies , P . P . G . J . W ., and G . Stwd . of Eng ., the Chair of the D . P . G . M . in the absence of VV . Bro . Dr . Roden .

Prov . Grand Lodge being opened the R . W . Bro . Capt . Hunter , 32 , Scotland , P . P . G . M . of East Aberdeenshire , P . G . W . of Greece ( Craft ) , assisted by his officers , proceeded after his introductory address on Mark Masonry to consecrate the Hunter Lodge in a most impressive manner . Bro . the Rev . J . S . Boucher , P . G . Chap ., delivered a most excellent oration on Mark Masonry , after which the R . VV . Bro . Captain Hunter dedicated and consecrated the Hunter

Lodge . Prov . Grand Lodge was closed and thc Mark Lodge resumed . In the unavoidable absence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Roden , through illness , the W . Bro . R . S . Chamberlain , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Treas ., installed Bro . VV . H . Foulkes , P . M . 1674 ( Craft ) , I . G . St . David , 3 S ( Mark ) , the W . M . designate , into the chair of the W . Af . 7 he ceremony was most efficiently performed all through by Bro .

Chamberlain . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Salmon , I . P . M . ; E . W . Keatinge , S . W . ; J . T . Purvis , J . W . ; W . Hackforth , M . O . ; T . H . Summerhill , S . O . ; K . McEwen , J . O . ; J . A . Powell , Treas . ( elected ); A . L . Clews , . Sec . ; J . A . Powell , Reg . of Mks . ; C . VV . Bell , S . D . ; H . A . Steer , J . D . ; F . Jarmyn , D . C ; F . C . Watkins , Org . ; R . Samman , I . G . ; H . G . Little , Stwd . ; and F . Hordley , Tyler .

A banquet was held after labour at the Mostyn Hotel . The R . W . Bro . Capt . Hunter presided , having on his right W . Bro . VV . H . Foulkes , VV . M ., and Bros . Salmon and C . Davies , D . P . G . AL ( pro tem . ) The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to by the distinguished brethren present , which brought a most interesting evening to a close . Amongst the brethren present we noticed the following :

Bros . Captain Charles Hunter , P . G . M . M . ; G . L . Woodley , P . G . Sec , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . D . England ; R . S . Chamberlain , P . G . W ., P . G . Treas . ; Robert Owen , P . G . J . W . ; G . F . Felton , P . G . M . O . ; W . L . Banks , P . P . G . S . W . Cheshire " and North Wales ; J . S . Boucher , P . G . Chap . ; T . Edwards , P . G . Chap . ; J . L .

Hazeldine , P . G . S . ; Dr . Davies , P . G . S . ; J . T . Purvis , P . G . Reg . of Marks ; J . Salmon , P . P . G . W . Cheshire ; W . H . Foulkes , P . G . I . G . j F . H . Summerhill , J . A . Powell , E . W . Keatinge , W . Hackford , K . McEwen , A . L . Clews , H . A . Steer , F . Jarmyn , F . C . Watkins , R . Samman , F . Hordley , and others .

Consecration And Dedication Of A New Masonic Hall At Marlborough, Wilts.

CONSECRATION AND DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT MARLBOROUGH , WILTS .

The Lodge of Loyalty , 1533 , had an imposing and interesting ceremony at the opening of iheir new Masonic Hall on October 23 rd by the V . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Wilts , Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., in the

absence of the R . VV . the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lord Methuen , who unfortunately was unable to be present . The lodge having been opened in the Three Degrees by Bro . A . Risdon , W . M ., and his officers , the procession of the Provincial Grand Officers entered , and the consecration of the hall to Masonic purposes was duly performed in a very impressive and solemn manner . Bro . the Rev .

Canon Millar , LL . D ., Prov . Grand Chaplain , delivered an excellent oration to the assembled brethren with much dijmity and force . The music was especially composed for the occasion by Bro . W . S . Bambridge , P . P . G . Org ., who presided at the harmonium , his successful efforts being ably seconded by various musical brethren from the lodge and province .

Presents to the lodge room were made on the auspicious occasion as follows : A W . M . 's chair , by Bro . Dep . Surgeon-General T . Ringer , P . M . 130 S ; three excellent photographs , mounted and framed , of the Masonic Benevolent Institutions , by Bro . A . Plummer , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; and

a very handsome engraving of the elevation of Solomon ' s Temple , in a specially-designed frame , by Bro . R . A . Lucy , Secretary . After the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren repaired to an excellent banquet atthe Ailesbury Arms Hotel , provided by Bro . J . Carter , P . M .. P . P . G . Swd . B ., the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly given and responded to .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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TRANQUILITY LODGE ( No . 185 ) . — This lodge held the fifth meeting of the present year on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C , Bro . Stailey , the W . M ., presiding . Considering that no banquet was expected , it is creditable alike to discipline of the lodge and thc earnestness of the members that upwards of 40 brethren attended . Two gentlemen were

initiated . After lodge , refreshment was served , and it being what is technically known as " off night , " the authorities permitted a certain amount of laxity , much more enjoyable than the stiff and ceremonial etiquetle observed on banquet nights ; at least , so it appeared , judging by the sprightliness which distinguished the conversational flow right and left and across trie board . Several toasts were given and

heartily received , more especially the one eloquently submitted by Bro . T . VV . C . Bush , I . P . M ., referring to the W . M ., who cannot fail to be gratified with this proof of popularity , tor his name produced quite an ovation . A case of severe distress having been made known by Bro . John Ross , P . M ., £ 10 ios . were collected within ten minutes among the brethren at the table , in addition to £ 3 3 s . already ordered by the W . M . from the lodge fund .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at thc Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C , when there

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were present Bro . John Hughes , VV . M ., in the chair , sup » ported by Bros . Geo . A . Cundy , I . P . M . ; David Hughes ! S . W . ; H . McClelland , J . VV . ; H . Darcy , P . M ., Treas . - Chas . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Harris , S . D . ; H . Har bord , J . D . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; Danl . Hughes , I . G . ; R . Pittam Stevens , R . Gillard , and R . Whur , Stewards ; Woodstock , Tyler ; Lewis , P . M . ; Ginger , P . M . ; Dance , P . M . ; Derry , Fimister , Gross , Barwell , Russell , Easey ,

Huish , Bare , Plater , Bisley , Chamberlain , Packham , Eade , Ford , Whitnall , Haylock , W . Venncr , T . Hosking , Torry , Fletcher , G . Smith , E . Venner , Parker , Harden , E . W . Cundy , Brittain , Rubardt , J . Hosking , Chivers , Vale , Rogers , Vears , Hardwick , Roberts , Green , Corkhill , Little , and Watkins ; and the following visitors Bros . Price , S . D . 177 ; Abbott , P . M . 765 ; Hall , P . M . 749 ; Cox , iSS ; Thomas , 1 S 53 ; Peacock , 1327 ; and

D'Albert , P . G . S . Middx ., 1326 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Harold James Glanville and Mr . John Dharty , and the latter candidate being present , he was initiated with full rite into the mysteries of Antient Free and Accepted Masonry . Bro . Russell lvas passed to the

Second Degree , and Bro . Bare was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . David Hughes , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bros . Darcy , P . M ., Treas ., and Woodstock , Tyler , were re-elected to thc offices they respectively held . Bros . Dharty , Vears , Bare , and Fimister were appointed Auditors . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas was voted to Bro . John Hughes , W . M ., on his leaving the chair . Lodge was then closed .

SPHINX LODGE ( No . 1329 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Saturday last at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when a foodl y gathering assembled to do honour to the incoming laster , Bro . Andrew Middlemass , P . M . The lodge was opened fairly punctually ( though in this respect great need of improvement exists among our worthy Brotherhood generally ) , and the needful routine business transacted .

Touching allusions were made to the great loss sustained by the lodge in the premature and regretted death of Bro . Richards . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with by Bro . Nairn , P . M ., who proved himself to be truly a ' * Master of the Craft . " The Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bro . A . Middlemass , P . M ., was duly installed in the chair of K . S . Bro . Middlemass then invested his officers , accompanying each investment with

Masonic and pithy addresses alike , which were much appreciated by a full hall . The ceremonial was greatly aided by the introduction of an appropriate anthem and very suitable hymns . Among the numerous company we noticed Bros . Woodford , P . G . C ; Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; James Terry , P . P . G . W . Herts ; C Dresser Rogers , P . Ms . Bickerton , Nairn , Bickerstaffe , Mansell , and Edmonstone ; Bros . Mercer ,

Hammond , Seymour Smith , and many more . A very comfortable and pleasant banquet followed a most effective lodge gathering , and though , owing to the lateness of the hour , the speeches were very short , they were not the less effective . Among those who spoke were the VVorshipful Master , Bros . Woodford , Cottebrune , Jas . Terry , C . D . Rogers , Manseli , and others . We left a very at

hospitable company perforce 11 . 15 , and therefore we cannot give a full account of all that took place at this very successful meeting ; but we can properly record our sense of a most kindly reception , of the intellectual enjoyment afforded by admirable work and most harmonious arrangements , and , above all , express our sincere and hearty good wishes for the Sphinx Lodge , in which , we feel sure , all the numerous visitors will most heartily join .

EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1364 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the lodge room , Old Town Hall , Hackney , on Saturday , the 17 thinst . Present : Bros . B . Humphrey , W . M . ; J . Percy Fitzgerald , S . W . , * Green , J . W . ; R . A . Wright , Treas . ; E . 1 . Anning , Hon . Sec ; Hegarty , S . D . ; Pope , J . D . ; H . Lowe , I . G . ; and Cooper , W . S . ; and several visiting brethren amongst whom we noticed Bros . E . Buckland

and McLean , Asaph Lodge ; Paget , Kent Lodge ; and others . The minutes of last lodge having been duly read and confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . Humphrey , expressed his sincere regret that owing to ill health he had been advised by his medical adviser not to undertake the labour of installing his successor , which under these circumstances Bro . Cockett , P . M ., had undertaken to perform . Bro .

J . Percy Fitzgerald , the W . M . elect , was then duly presented and was installed by Bro . Cockett into the chair of K . S . in a masterly manner , the addresses being given b y him with a most impressive and dignified delivery . The VV . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Green , S . W . ; Hegarty , J . W . ; E . Wright , Treas . ; E . J . Anning , Hon . Sec ; Pope , S . D . ; Lowe , jun ., J . D . ; J . F . Haskins , Org . ; Cooper , I . G . ; Kuttner

and Chamberlain , W . Ss . ; W . E . Gompertz , P . M ., D . of C . ; and Goddard ( re-elected ) Tyler , The resignation , through failing health , of Bro . H . T . Lowe , P . M ., D . C . for many years of this lodge , was received with expressions of sincere regret by the lodge , and , on the motion of Bro . Cockett , P . M ., the honorary membership of the lodge was conferred on him for his pastservices , and avoteof thanks , to be engrossed on vellum , was also directed to be presented to him , in testimony of the high esteem in which he had

been held by the brethren . In the course of the evening the newly-installed W . M . initiated Mr . Edward Albert Da Cunba into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Guildhall Tavern , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and honoured . The banquet arrangements , under the direction of Messrs . Ritter and Clifford , were all that could be desired , and the musical part of the proceedings , conducted by Bro . Haskins , Org ., in which Bro . G . Buckland , took part , gave universal satisfaction .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge , the second one of the present session , was held on Saturday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , but was very thinl y attended . Bro . Frederick T . C Keeble , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . Baber , S . W . ; Fendick , J . W . ; Rev . F . W . Potter , S . D . ; N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas . ; G . W . Blocker , P . M ., Sec . ; and others . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when

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Bro . Henry Dottridge , having previously undergone an examination , was passed to the Degree of a F . C , the ceremony being well performed by the W . Master . The ceremony was afterwards repeated by the request of the W . Master of the Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 , and Bro . J . C . Goslin received his second step in Freemasonry . On the resumption of the lodge to the First Degree , Bro .

Hamer , P . M ., said he wished to bring under tbe notice of the lodge the melancholy and sudden death of an eminent City man , a brother Mason , and one who had been a visitor to their lodge on several occasions . Bro . Felton had occupied the position of Chairman of the Commissioners of Sewers of the Corporation of London , and at the termination of his year of office had retired with the respect

of every one of its members ; and he had held other important offices in the City . He was also a Past Master of the Cripplegato Lodge , No . 1013 , and of the Victoria Lodge , No . 1056 , and was highly esteemed by all . His death was a very sudden one , for he was well and hearty in business one day in the City , and the next he was no more . His funeral had been attended by many of his

City associates , and also by members of the lodges to which he belonged , and he thought that as Bro . Felton was well known to the members of the Great City Lodge they would agree with him in paying a tribute of respect to his memory . He proposed "The members of the Great City Lodge , in open lodge assembled on Saturday , the 10 th of November , 1 SS 3 , desire to express their

fraternal sympathy with the brethren of the Cripplegato Lodge , No . 1013 , and the Victoria Lodge , No . 1056 , on the great loss they have sustained by the death of their respected Past Master Bro . George Matthew Felton , C . C , who was so well known and held in such high esteem in the City , and that this resolution be entered on the minutes of the lodge , and that a copy of it be sent to the two lodges

respectively . " Bro . N . B . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer , seconded the motion , which was put and unanimously agreed to . The case of a distressed brother was brought under the notice of the lodge , and a very liberal sum was voted to him . The case of a widow of a deceased member was also

brought forward , and was deferred for further consideration . The Worshipful Master announced his intention of representing the lodge at the next festival for the Boys ' School , and asked the members to support him upon that occasion . There being no further business the lodge was closed .

SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on the 7 th inst . Bro . J . A . lones , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . L . Stean , P . M . ; C F . Barham , P . M . ; A . A . Clement , S . W . ; J . Funston , J . W . ; E . Walker , S . D . ; R . Drysdale , I . G . ; H . J . Thrower , D . C ; and other officers and brethren . T * hp lort < re havino- been onened and minnfps rr . nA Tim

A . J . Heard was dul y passed to the F . C . degree . A ballot having taken place for W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . A . A . Clement , S . W ., was elected to that high honour . Bro . D . King was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Very , Tyler . It was then resolved to present Bro .

J . A . Jones , W . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel on his retirement from the chair , as an expression of the warm esteem of the brethren , and in acknowledgment of thc valuable services he has rendered to the lodge . The time for the audit of the accounts having been fixed , the lodge was closed , and the proceedings terminated .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1062 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on Friday , the : 6 th inst . Present : Bros . A . McDoivall , W . M . , * G . C Matthams , S . W . ; C . Brown , J . W . ; N . Green , I . P . M . ; W . McDougall , Treas . ; W . C . Claridge , Sec ; A . Haig-Brown , S . D . ; A . H . Sandle , J . D . ; J . W . Smith , Org . ; W . J . Tasman , I . G . ; L . V .

Walker , D . ol L . ; L . M . Williams and J . W . McAlpin , Stewards ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; M . Levy , J . C Tilt , C . F . Elles , S . VV . Fraser , R . H . Tayton , J . R . Chant , J . Green , W . A . Howard , H . F . Bing , C . Stein , S . W . Morris , D . McNish , G . R . Rix , H . Chapman , R . A . Hancock , E . Beard , H . H . Nuding , H . W . Kitchingman , and W . Cowling . Visitors : Bros . W . Rowley , 1924 ;

H . J . Phillips , 121 j and J . James , 1571 . The lodge was opened in the customary manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Heward and Elles were raised to the Third Degree ; Bros . Rix and Chapman were passed to the Second Degree . This being election night , the ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the Secretary ,

Bro . Walter C . Claridge , P . M . 16 S 5 , S . W . 1507 , was unanimously elected to the office . Bro . Walter McDougall was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . The lodge then passed a vote of thanks to the W . M ., Bro . A . McDowall , to be accompanied with a Past Master ' s jewel . A proposition for a joining member was then given , and all business being ended , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . 1986 ) . —This lodge held a regular meeting on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak . The W . M ., Bro . Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., was supported by the following officers and members : Bros . A . Darch , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; John Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , S . W . ; C . H . Phillips , J . W . ; E . Bye , sen ., Treas . s H . Maunder

Williams , Sec ; J . W . Hartley , J . D ., acting S . D . ; G . W . Knight , W . S ., acting J . D . ; H . Hooper , I . G . ; R . R . Johnston , Org . ; J . VV . Aldwinckle , Asst . Sec ; A . F . Crofts , jun ,, F . France , Geo . Mordey , Thos . Cox , W . H . Simons , F . Wootton , P . M . Hakim , and C Longhurst . Visitors : Bros . A . R . Cranch , W . M . 1669 ; W . H . Williams , P . M . 104 ; J . Coe , P . M . 1339 ; T . A . Harper , ivi 1010 Baldwin

r .. ; w . uunner , r . ra . 720 ; n . , j . vv . 1949 ; S . Richardson , S . D . 183 ; E . A . Francis , 165 S ; G . J . Tear , 72 ; A . Tucker , 1273 ; and G . H . W . Tear , Org . 72 Lodge having been duly opened and the minutes of the two previous meetings read and confirmed , Bro . C . Longhurst , a candidate for passing , having proved his proficiency

very satisfactorily , was duly entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the Second Degree and Bro . C . Longhurst passed to the degree of F . C A brother was on the agenda for raising , but he not being present the work of the evening was somewhat curtailed . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and several letters of apology for non-attendance having been read , and 3 . proposal for initiation made .