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P . M . ; J . S . Bradstock , P . M . ; A . D . Pringle , and A . M . Irwin . The lodge was opened , and Bros . A . D . Pringle and A . M . Irwin vvere raised to the Sublime-Degree of M . M . by the W . M . Bro . J . Shaw Carleton gave part of the traditional history . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , and an enjoyable evening vvas spent .

STOKE . — Huyshe Lodge ( No . 1099 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge vvas held on Thursday , Sth inst ., at Home Park . The Prov . Grand Warden of Devon attended , and presented the lodge vvith a framed photograph of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after the fire in May , 1 SS 3 . On a panel was inscribed" Presented to Lodge Huyshe , No . 1099 , Stoke

, Damarel , by W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chap . 189 ( 70 , 223 , 1071 , 1200 , and 2025 honorary ) , P . P G . C ., and Prov . Junior Grand Warden of Devonshire , November Sth , 1888 . " Bro . H . W . Pengelly , the W . M . elect , was installed as W . M . The Installing Officers vvere Bros . W . A . Staton , the retiring W . M . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Allen , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . H .

Gillman , P . P . A . G . D . C ; and W . T . Walter , all of the lodge . Among the Past Masters present were also Bros . H . Rogers ; W . L . Lavers , 1255 ; W . H . W . Macey , 1 S 47 ; and R . Selmon , 159 . Through the very inclement weather there was not a large attendance of visitors , but the members of the lodge were well represented . The following officers vvere invested : Bros . W . A .

Staton , I . P . M . ; W . G . Sprague , S . W . ; J . Foster , J . W . ; S . Panter , Treas . ; J . Allen , Sec ; G . Vanstone , S . D . ; S . J . Page , J . D . ; W . H . Dillon , D . of C . ; P . Symons , Asst . D . of C . ; W . Penrose , Org . ; S . L . Edgcumbe , Asst . Org . ; J . Stevens , S . Fry , G . Miller , and VV . H . BirdStewards ; and J . Rashbrook , Tyler . Bro . Gillman

, presented a satisfactory financial report and a handsome sum from the balance in hand vvas directed to be applied to the reduction of the debt on the hall . Bro . E . Aitken-Davies was re-elected the representative of the lodge on the Committee of Petitions and the Charity Steward for the Devon Educational Fund .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 15 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when there vvere present Bros . W . T . Jordan , W . M . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . W . ; T . J . Walder , I . W . ; Rev . E . R . Currie , D . D ., P . M ., Prov . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; R . Hughes , LP . M ., Sec ; J . B . Foster , S . D . ; W . E . Skinner , as l . D . : J . Fielding , Org . ; W . J .

Pepper , I . G . ; C Leary , Tyler ; J . B . Sargent , P . P . G . P . ; J . Chance , C . J . Honisett , George Smith , and others . The only item of business vvas the passing of Bro . Geo . Smith , which was proceeded with immediately after the usual matters appertaining to the formal opening of the lodge . The ceremony , including the lecture on the 2 nd tracing board , vvas most ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Jordan . A candidate for initiation having been proposed and seconded , the lodge vvas closed .

EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267 ) . — The usual meeting of the above Iodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Bro . John Nelson , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers and many members and visitors , including Bros . Dr . J . G . Anderson , S . W . ; Jas . Stout , T . W . ; Robt . lukes , Sec ; Jas . Lowrey , S . D . ; John

Kitchin , J . D . ; J . Wakefield , I . G . ; S . Braithwaite , Tyler ; H . Hartly , Ed . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Dr . S . Braithwaite , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; W . L . Towerson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; J . J . Wilson , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . J . Robson , P . M . ; Wm . Burnyeat , Alex . Cross , H . P . Armstrong , T . P . T . Wilde , Wm . Armstrong , J . A . Parker , Thos . McLeod , F . Moordaff , W . J . Blythe , W .

D . P . Field , W . M . S 72 , P . A . G . D . C . ; Ed . Rose , P . M . ; Thos . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; and others . The minutes vvere read and confirmed , and one candidate was balloted for , and initiated by the W . M . in a faultless manner . It is nearly twenty years since this lodge vvas consecrated , and it has enjoyed a success perhaps second to none in the province . The choice of

Masters has also been a happy one , each in his turn having proved himself a master of the art . The W . M . read a circular from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution asking the lodge to support Bro . Dalrymple's Stewardship next February . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Anderson , it vvas carried that the lodge duly consider the same . One candidate was proposed , and , with " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren spent a very pleasant hour in the banquet hall .

HARRINGTON . —Curwen Lodge ( No . 1400 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . R . Ward , W . M ., in the chair , who vvas supported as follows : Bros . j . Rubery , I . P . M . ; H . Wynn , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . Kerley , J . W . ; W . Carlyle , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; J . Rimmer , Sec . ; L . Ferguson , Org . ; L . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., as I . G . ; T . B .

Roxby , Tyler ; G . G . Glen , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . D . P . Field , W . M . 872 , P . A . G . D . C ; Thos . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; and others . ' The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed , and the Treasurer submitted his balance sheet for the past year , which vvas passed as read , and vvhich showed favourable . The W . M . next called the brethren's attention

to a circular that had been sent anent Bro . Dalrymplejs Stewardship on behalf of the province to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution next February . On the motion of Bro . H . Wynn , P . M ., it was carried unanimously that the lodge support the Stewardship . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren subsequently partook-of refreshment .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., a large number of brethren being present , amongst others being Bros . T . W . Morgan , W . M . ; T . Prust , I . P . M . ; T . H . Wills , S . W . ; 1 . McKellar , J . W . ; T . Grossman , S . D . ; John Taylor , J . D . ; S . Wills , I . G . ; F . Hex , P . M ., Sec ;

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T . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Chap . ; John Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; VV . Hersey , G . West , E . Henley , and

W . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . A ballot vvas then taken for Mr . Edward Henley , vvhich was in his favour , and , being present , he vvas duly initiated by the W . M . in an impressive manner . The charge was delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . Prust , in a most able and

efficient manner . Bro . John Chapman presented the lodge with a framed photograph of an ancient tracing board , the frame bearing the inscription ; " Presented to the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , Torquay , by W . Bro . John Chapman , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . G . D . " Bros . Lane , Dodge , Prust , and the VV . M . suitably returned the thanks of the brethren for the kind gift . The lodge already possessing some valuable

Masonic works , on the motion of Bro . J . Taylor , seconded by Bro . J . Lane , it was unanimously resolved that a suitable bookcase be provided for them , and that they be the nucleus of a lodge library , Bros . J . Chapman , J . Lane , and J . Taylor promising donations of books and pamphlets . The genial W . M ., ever ready to improve the shining hour , Masonically and otherwise , spoke of having spent some

profitable hours , when the work of the lodge permitted , by Bro . Chapman giving a short address containing a summary of the Masonic events of the month . At the request of the brethren , Bro . Chapman very readily consented to resume those little addresses . Other matters of purely lodge interest were then transacted , after which the lodge vvas closed .

YORK Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , there being present the following brethren : Bros . W . B . Dyson , W . M . ; VV . Brown , I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; G . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . T . Seller , P . P . G . D . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; S . J . Dalton , S . W . ; VV .

Lackenby , J . vV . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Kay , Sec ; G . Lamb , S . D . ; VV . Storey , J . D . ; P . Pearson and F . W . Halliwell , Stewards ; J . H . Shonksmith , I . G . ; J . Hall , Tyler ; F . H . Vaughan , W . H . A . Coats , C . Tuff , A . Bellerby , G . Fletcher , R . Ware , Rev . R . Blakeney , J . L . Procter , S . J . Scott , A . Archer , M . Cooper , J . Smith , J . L . Spetch , T . Masterman , G . Tindale , G . Wilkinson , P .

Matthews , J . Horner ; and amongst the visitors vvere Bros , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , P . G . C . ; ] . Barker , P . M . U 02 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; A . Sollitt , 1991 ; j . H . Staniland , P . M . 556 , P . P . S . G . D . ; B . Kilner , S . W . 1019 ; W . H . B . Atkinson , 910 ; W . Baldwin , P . M . 630 ; T . C . P . Barlow , W . M . 566 ; J . S . Winn , W . M . 1337 ; T . Russell , 1337 ; G . W . Hudson , J . W . 566 ; I . T . Hansell , S . W .

1416 ; R . Hodgson , S . D . 566 ; A . H . H . McGachen , 1991 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . Sample , 236 , P . P . G . O . ; A . W . Turner , 236 ; H . C Pickersgill , P . M . S 37 ; J . Marshall , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . R . ; G . Chambers , P . M . 1760 ; J . Bowes , I . P . M . 1760 ; S . Border , S . W . 236 ; W . Smith , W . M . 236 ; C . M . Forbes , J . W . 236 ; T . Laveraek , 1991 ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . 236 ; VV . N . Cheeseman ,

I . P . M . 5 66 '; F . Smith , P . M . S 37 ; and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , two successful ballots vvere taken for a brace of joining members , and the chair vvas assumed by Bro . Wm . Brown . The W . M . elect , Bro . S . J . Dalton , vvas then presented to the outgoing W . M ., and the ceremony of installation vvas performed by Bro . W . Brown , assisted by Bro . W . B . Dyson .

The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . George Chapman , S . W . ; G . Lamb , J . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; James Kay , Sec . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , M . A ., Chap . ; VV . Storey , S . D . ; J . H . Shonksmith , l . D . ; W . Lackenby , D . C . ; W . Child , Prov . G . Org ., Org . ; P . Pearson , LG . ; J . Spetch and F . W . Halliwell , Stwds . ; and J . Hall , Tyler . Bro . Wm . Brown , P . M ., undertook

the duties of Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., those of Librarian . Bro . Whytehead vvas elected Charity Representative of the Iodge . Many apologies for absence were read from brethren , including Bros . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . ; T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; W . J . Hughan ,

P . G . D . ; M . C . Peck , Prov . G . Sec ; and others ; and the lodge vvas closed after "Hearty good wishes" had been expressed . The brethren and their visitors afterwards dined at the De Grey Rooms , where they were well catered for by Bro . F . W , Halliwell , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured , the proceedings being enlivened by harmony , to vvhich many brethren of the lodge contributed .

KINGSTON - ON -THAMES . — Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . —On the 14 th inst , an emergency meeting was held at the Sun Hotel for the purpose of carrying to completion what could otherwise not have been done till June next . The W . M ., Bro . H . W . Humphreys , vvas supported by Bros . Geo . Moorman , P . G . P . Surrey , I . P . M . ; VV . Drewett , VV . M . 8 S 9 , 5 . W . ; Montague ,

J . W . ; and his assistant officers , and there was a much larger attendance of brethren , both members and visitors , than had been looked tor , the number being close on fifty . Having opened the lodge , the W . M . stated the reason of emergency , and courteously invited the LP . M . to assume the chair and raise Bros . Dorey and Bugler to the Sublime Degree ol M . M . The ceremony vvas conducted vvith the

utmost regularity and efficiency , the working all round being admirably performed . The W . M . then resumed his seat , and initiated Messrs . Massey and Harwin into the mysteries of the Order , and , by his eloquent and easy manner , a great impression vvas evidently made on the initiates . The lodge may congratulate itself on having such a proficient VV . M ., vvho is naturally gifted as to

pronunciation and expression . A provisional grant of £ 5 was made to each of the three Masonic Charities , at the next Festivals of which the Brownrigg Lodge vvill be represented by Stewards . After harmoniously working for two and a half hours , the brethren turned attention to the excellent supper which Mrs . Frayling had prepared , and passed the remainder of

the evening very pleasantly . The most noticeable feature was the singing of Bro . Reuben Bayley . He has a baritone voice of exceptional power and compass , and knows how to use it , and is a decided acquisition to the lodge . Bros . Rumbelow and F . J , Hunt , P . P . G . O ., vvho proved an able accompanist , also contributed to the harmony . The usual toasts were given , and compliments paid and returned .

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HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met for the despatch of business at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the 12 th instant . Amono * those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx " W . M . ; Drummond , S . W . ; E . Dare , I . W . ; Featherstone ' P . P . G-P- Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Peat , Sec . Sapsworth , S . D . ; Grant , J . D . ; Bond , I . G . ; Page , P . M . '

Org . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M .-Parkins , Gerhold , Smith , Suggett , and others . Bro ' , Room , P . M .. P . G . Sec . Middx ., visited the lodge , and vvas received with the usual honours . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A notice of motion to alter the months of meeting vvas adjourned , in consequence of the absence of the proposer , Bro . F . Chandler , P . M ., P . A . G . P .

Middx . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . Raymond Thrupp , Prov . G . D . M . ; Pillar , P . M . ; Simpson , and others . Two propositions for initiation and joining having been handed in , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed . The proceedings were enlivened by the instrumental and vocal contributions of Bros . Page , Grant , Smith , Suggett , and others .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —On Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., the annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , 1 ngham-street , when there was an unusually large attendance of visitors and brethren . The lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . John Jos . Athey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . T . D . Marshall , S . W , ; JT .

. Ross , J . VV ., and officers . The brethren rose to receive the Deputy Prov . G . M ., the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., and Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and Bro R . H . Holmes , Deputy Prov . G . M . and Officers of the Piov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland . Among the Provincial Officers present vvere Bros . R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; the Rev . T . B . Nichols

, M . A ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . G . Tulloch , P . P . S . G . W . ; the Rev . H . Bott , P . G . C . ; John Strachan , P . G . R . ; T . B . Winter , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . M . Winter , P . P . G . R . Northumberland ; T . G . Mabane , P . P . G . D . ; T . Renton , P . P . G . D . ; J . C . Moor , P . P . G . D . ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . D . J . S . Wilson , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Heppell , P . D . G . D . of C ; VV . Ross , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Davidson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;

George Robson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Jos . R . Pattison , Prov . Asst . G . Sec ; T . Potter , P . M . 240 , P . G . Tyler ; N . K . Brown , P . P . D . G . D . of C . ; H . Heslop , W . M . 431 ; W . Whyte , P . M . ggi ; Jas . Hudson , W . M . elect 80 ; Ed . Clark , W . M . 1676 ; J . O . Wallace , W . M . 1863 ; Fred . West , W . M . 1643 ; and others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . T . Dunn MarshallS . W . vvas

, , presented to Bro . J . Heppell , Installing Master , by whom he was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the musical portion of the ceremony being performed by Bros . Leatham and Nutton , of Durham Cathedral Choir , and Bros . John Young and E . C Walton . After the installation , the W . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall , invested tbe following officers : Bros . J . J . Athey , I . P . M . ; J . T . Ross , S . W . ; 1 . H . Pennev .

J . W . ; the Rev . W . C . Harris , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; T . Coulson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Harland , Sec . ; J . W . Henderson , S . D . ; E . Brown , J . D . ; M . J . Wheatley , P . M ., D . C ; James Tate , Org . ; J . Ashworth , LG . ; R . H , Copeland and C Walton , Stewards ; and T . Potter , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , Tyler . Hearty congratulations of the province of Durham were expressed to the newly-installed W .

Master by Bro . the Rev . Canon Trislram , D . P . G . M ., and of the Province of Northumberland by Bro . R . H . Holmes , D . P . G . M ., and the representatives of a large number of lodges also spoke their best wishes to the W . M . The annual festival was held in the evening at the Royal Hotel , Ocean-road , the VV . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall ,

presiding , supported by a distinguished body of visiting Prov . G . Officers of Durham and Northumberland , and W . M . 's of lodges on the Tyne . The toast of "The Grand Lodge Officers " was coupled vvith the names of Bros , the Rev . Canon Tristram , P . G . C . of England ; R . H . Holmes , P . G . D . ; and R . Hudson , P . G . S . B .

Bros . I ristram and Hudson also responded to the toast of " The Officers of the Province of Durham . " During the lodge meeting , a letter vvas read from the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., saying how ably he would be represented by his Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . Canon Tristram , who received quite an ovation from the brethren .

The Rev . Canon also proposed the toast of " The R . W . P . G . M . of Northumberland ( Bro . SirM . W . Ridley , Bart ., M . P . ) and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " to vvhich Bro . R . H . Holmes ably responded . "The Health of the W . M ., " "The Visiting Brethren , " and other toasts vvere duly honoured . The music by the choristers and brethren vvas very excellent , Bro . Tate presiding at the organ .

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INSTRUCTION .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 &) . -A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . W . T . Dillon , W . M . ; J . W . Cuff , S . W . ; A . G . Boswell , J . VV . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; C . J . Biorn , S . D . ; V . Shaw , J . D . ; J . Tapping , I . G . ; H . W . Davie , P . M . 173 ; R . Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; S . J . Humfress , P . M . 733 ; I . Stephens , P . M .

1425 ; W . J . Stratton , and W . Chappie . Visitor : Bro . G . Wood . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . Dillon candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chairinfavour of Bro . Biorn . Bro . W . T . Dillon was examined

and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . W . T . Dillon candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cuff vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks vvas passed , and entered on the minutes , to the W . M . for the excellent manner in vvhich he presided over the lodge for the first time . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes . " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the gth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . f J . Collings , P . M ., acting as I . P . M . , •] . Dane , S . W . j S . Cochrane , P . M ., j . VV . ; A . Williams , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; H . Purdue , S . D . ; H . ] . F . Williams , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; M . Rice and W . W . Wi ' lliams , Stwds . ; A . Cubitt , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Cartinel , P . M . ; R . Josey , P . M , ; J . H . VVood , P . M . ; D . Stroud ,