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Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —A meeting nf this lods > e was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . on the 6 th inst . Among those present were Rrns . | . N . Hearn , VV . M . ; Dr . Millsom . S . VV . : Lundie , I . P . M , as J . W . ; George Fveretr , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., See . ; Barry , S . D . ; Parrat , ] . D . ; CHishulm , I . G . ; Hopkins . Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Capt . Walls . P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; VV . P . Weft , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; Westley , P . M . ; Foote , P . M . ; and

D .-nnis , P . M . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . D . K . Price was raised to the Third Degree , Bros . H . Roles and W . Hucker passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Charles Limvood received into treemasonry , the three ceremonies being ably performed . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed . The preliminary toasts bavin ? received full justice , " The

Health cf the W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M . In the course of his remarks he congratulated the W . M . upon the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair that day . At the banquet , also , he had presided most ably . The Worshipful Master ' s year thus far had been a busy one , and there was every probability of its ending so . The W . M .. having replied , then gave "The Initiate . "

In his remarks he said that the candidate , he believed , would do credit to the lodge . He ( the VV . M . ) was particularly struck with the manner in which Bro . Limvood had conducted himself during the ceremony . The Kennington Lodge was a very strong lodge , and promotion to office was therefore slow , but , as the initiate

was a young man , he could hope in time to reach the chair . The initiate , in reply , briefly said that the ceremony had made a deep impression on him , and although , as the Master said , it might be years before he reached the chair , yet he hoped in the meantime to discharge his duties as a

Freemason . In reply to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . R . Gillard , VV . M . 901 , among others , paid a high compliment t > the VV . M . lor his working , and to the lodge for its hospitality so ably dispensed by Bro . George Everett , their distinguished 'Treasurer , whose efforts to enhance the comfort of the visitors that evening had been so kind and untieing . " The Past Masters " followed , and was responded to by Bro . Lundie .

In pn posing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . said he could not find sufficient words to thoroughly express his personal obligations to both . Bro . G . Everett , as usual made a humorous speech , and Bro . Stuart followed in the same vein , the respective quaint utterances of both speakers causing much merriment . The toast of ' * The Officers " terminated the proceedings .

A mest enjoyable feature of the evening was the excellent instrumental and vocal harmony of Bros . Hopkins , Davis , Lundie , Price , Clowes , and Linwood . The last named has a voice of fine quality thoroughly under control . The Treasurer also contributed towards the harmony " When Joan ' s Ale was New . " Will it ever be old as sung by him ?

Alliance Lodge ( No . 1827 ) . —The installation meeting of this important'lodge—which holds such a pro ' - minent position in the City of London—was held at the Guildhall lavern , Gresham-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . The civic element was strongly represented by the Sheriffs , Under-Sheriffs , and other officials , whilst the Craft furnished many prominent Grand Oflicers . Lodge was opened by Bro . Col . E . T . Rodney Wilde ,

W . M ., the ninutes confirmed , and the Audit report adopted . Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., then assumed the chair and installed Bro . Rev . J . H . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . ' Chap ., as VV . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . Capt . Vickers Dunfee , S . W . ; W . Bruce Clarke , J . W . ; Rev . G . J . Scott , P . M ., Chap . ; H . Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; Col . Sewell , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . ; J . Carlyon Hughes , SD . ; Baron de Bush , l . D .: W . T . Roberts .

l . G . ; H . Squire , P . M ., D . C ; F . A . Jewson , Ore . ; and E . Clarke and P . Monckton , Stewards . The W . M ., in kindly and cordial terms , presented Bro . Col , Rodney VVilde , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services during the past year , and the gift was appropriately acknowledged . Lodge was closed , and , after banquet , the usual toasts were proceeded with .

"lhe Oueen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were first heartily honoured . Bro . Sheriff George Hand , in giving "The Grand Officers , " said that he was so young in Masonry that he would rather that one of his elder brethren had proposed the toast . He was proud of being a Mason , and had always considered that to be a good Mason would mean to be a good man . No man who was a true Mason could be

a bad man , for the whole system was founded upon the book of all other books . It gave him great pleasure to olfer this toast , and connect with it the name oi the Grand Secretary . Bro . E . Letchworth , Grand Secretary , in responding , said he would not presume to speak on behalf of Lord Lathom and Lord Mount Edgcumbe—those two distinguished noblemen who shared to a great extent with his

Koyal Highness the management of their Craft . From the frequent opportunities he had of judging the interest they jook , he might say , there were no members who took a "eener interest in the welfare of the Craft than those two distinguished brethren . As the very unworthy representative of the Grand Officers , he thanked them on their behalf for the kind reception given the toast . It had given thein the greatest pleasure

to be present and witness the installation of the W . M . It Save him peculiar pleasure to attend , because he could not but remember that at the inauguration of this lodge both his lamented predecessors—Bros . John Hervey and Col . j > nadwell Clerke—took an important part . From what he "ad seen of the W . M . he felt confident that he would in every way maintain the best traditions of the lodge , and "te Grand Lodge hoped he would have before him an

"tremely pleasant and prosperous year of office , . "ro . Col . Rodney Wilde , I . P . M ., next submitted "The 'health of the VV . M . " He said that when they saw a mother like their W . M , oming into an ordinary lodge !* n his honours thick upon him , and working his way up , t showed tney were always willing to help and work iur tne enetit of the lud * e and brethren generally . They were wtunate in having as their W . M . on ; who had had so

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much experience , and at the termination of his year thev w < ukl agree that he had been one of the most successful -ind distinguished Masters who hail ever reigned over them . Bro . Rev . J . H . Smith . P . P . G . Chap ., VV . M .. said the warm reception given to his name was distinctly a great p leasure to him , as were the kindly words of the LP . M . in proposing lhe toast . To assert that they were not in

accordance with his merits woultl be an ungenerous act on his part , but he could say he felt personally that he scarcely deserved them . It would not be well for him to make any strong promises , for promises , as they knew , sometimes came to a disastrous end , but , as actions spoke louder than words , he thought it would be wise to leave en estimate of his worth until he had done his work .

He was bound to say it should be his endeavour to maintain that _ lodge in the same eminerce and position it had already attained . He thanked them for placing him in that position and the honour done him , and if at the end of the year they could give him an equally kindly greeting , he should then know he had performed his work to their satisfaction and that he had justified the choici made , and if he carried away their good will that moment would be a

distinctly prouder one than that in which he was speaking . Bro . T . L . Wilkinson , Dep . G . Reg ., then said the W . M . had honoured him by placing the toast of "The Installing Master" in his hands . They were aware it was usual to pay a compliment to the work , but on the present occasion he should take it to be an impertinence on his part to do anything of the sort . That was the 120 th time Sir John Monckton had done the ceremony , 14 or 15

of those occasions being in that lodge . That brotle : had risen to great rank in Alasonry , and his great fame as a Mason was world-wide . They all knew that by reason of the invaluable work done by him in that lodge , and by the interest he had taken in its welfare and business , the lodge had risen to the high position it holds amongst lodges in England . As Cervantes had said " Men are as God made them , only a little worse , " and therefore Masons were as

their lodge made them , only a little worse . When he saw so many efficient Masons present , he formed a very high ideal of the lodge which had turned them out , and as he knew the lodge owed so much of its skill , and ability , and power to Sir J . Monckton , he felt bound to draw attention to the valuable services he had rendered that evening . They knew his services in detail far better than he did ; he could only remind them of his work , and ask them to

cordially join him in drinking the toast . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., in response , said that some long time ago he was asked to propose the health of a gentleman he had never heard of before , and on asking the chairman to tell him a little about him , he said " lay it on thick , " He did not know whether the Deputy Grand Registrar had the "tip" from the W . M ., but he did it exceedingly well . The old Past Masters were proud of that

lodge , and liked to hear it spoken well of . Out of 16 Masters , 13 were present at the table , and the others were in the land of the living . He was getting old , and he did not suppose he should do many more installations , but he was looking forward to see the present VV . M . install his successor , as Bro . Wright , P . M ., had done , and it he could only get an opportunity of prompting a little he should be happy .

Bro . H . Clarke , P . M ., propnsed "The Visitors , " and said that when in Paris he bought a book on Freemasonry , and found that every atrocity was attributed to them , but the illustrious names at the head of the Craft should dispel the illusion . Bros . E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Somerset , and Easterbrook responded for the toast , after which Bro . Under Sheriff Phillips gave " The Past Masters . "

Bro . Alderman Frank Green , P . M ., having replied , was followed by Bro . Garnet Man , P . M ., who said he rose with diffidence and pleasure to reply ; diffidence in responding before so many efficient Past Masters , and pleasure at seeing so many well-remembered faces . He recollected when Sir J . Monckton acted as accoucheur to this lodge , and there was now no better lodge in Masonry . Time had passed away , and it was with the greatest pleasure he stood

there to address the brethren . It was about three weeks ago that he arrived in England , and on Saturday next he started for his jungle home , but the eye of memory was very often glanced over that wide expanse , and he often thought of the pleasant times he had spent among them . He trusted that when he came back to old England again he should be a subscribing member , being only an honorary

member now , and enjoy that good fellowship he recollected so well . Men might comeand men might go , but he hoped this lodge would go on for ever . He would drink with them the old Masonic toast : "Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . " " The Orticers' " toast elicited a cordial response from the executive officers , and the proceedings were closed in the usual manner with the Tyler ' s toast .

The brethren present included Bro . Rev . J . H . Smith , W . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., and the ollieers named above ; Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; E . Letchworth , P . M . ; Sic Geo . D . Harris , P . G . D . ; T . L . Wilkinson , Deputy G . Reg . ; R . Berridge . P . G . D . ; J . H . Matthews , P . A . G . D . C ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; Alderman' Frank Green , P . M ., P . G . D . ; Lieut .-Col . Alderman H . D . Davies , Sheriff Geo . Hand , Undcr-Sheriff T . Beard ,

Under-Sheriff Phillips , Capt . H . Wright , P . M . ; ' J . Perkins , P . M . ; E . F . Fitch , P . M . ; F . S . Jackson , P . M . ; Ex-Sheriff T . Clarke , E . Garnet Man , P . M . ; E . E . Phillips , P . P . G . W . Somerset ; C . W . A . Goodfellow , J . E . Turner , Fredk . Hill , VV . Westcott , G . A . Pickering , P . G . S . ; J . H . Whadcoat , W . M . iS ; F . Hobbs , C . ) . Andrews , E . Shedd , VV . W . Floyer , A . W . Bu 5 h , Capt . E . Pugh , W . W . Lee , VV . M . 18 97 ; and others .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

EASTBOURNE . Hartington Lodge ( No . 916 ) . —The installation meeiing of this lodge took place at the Queen ' s Hotel , on | the gth inst ., when Bro . Benson wrs installed as W . Si ., and appointed his officers as I ' oll . ws : Bros . Councillor

I ' oran , LP . M . ; Dr . II . Colgate , S . W . ; Dr . Astley Roberts , J . W . ; Viccargi , S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . ; Councillor W . H . Burt , l . G . ; Alderman Morrison , Sec . ; andJ . H . Campion Coles , Treas . Afieiwards the brethren dined together undir the presidency of theW . M ., who was supported by a numuer of distinguished brethren of the province .

Provincial Meetings.

LIVERPOOL . Lodge Of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was hi-ld on the afternoon of the 19 th instant , at the Misonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was a la-ge gathering of members and visitors . Bro . VV . VV . Mellor , W . M ., who presided , installed Bro . J . W . Binks as his successor in

the chair , and the following officers were invested : Bros . W . VV . Mellor , I . P . M . ; J . U . Neville , S . W . ; Andrew Woodhead , J . W . ; Rev . H . M . Silver , Chap . ; Henry Gabriel , Treas . ( re-elected ); Barnard Levy , Sec . ( reappointed ) ; Andrew Kirkpatrick , D . C . ; A . E . Woodhouse , SI ) . ; S . Woodhead , J . D . ; Barnet Lipsoi , l . G . ; George E . Finger , B . Burgess , T . Calderbank , and A . M . Crickett , Stewards ; and Reginald Mountfield , Org . In

the course of the evening an illuminated address was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mellor , in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered during his two years of Mastership . The music after the banquet was given by Bros . Hollis , Heginbotham , Edwards , Piatt , Seddon , Clayton . Brown , and Shaw , under the direction of Bro . Reginald . Mountfield , Organist of the lodge .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 22591 . —The first meeting of this lodge under the new W . M . was held in the Peace Hall on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Martin , W . M . ; G . Kenyon , S . W . ; T . Barber , J . W . ; A . L . Peace , I . P . M . ; Rev . J . J . Littlewood , Chap . ; B . Miskill , Treas . ; | . Constable , bee . ; H . Fenton , S . D . ; G . Eland , J . D .: E . Hirst , I . G .: VV . P .

Robotham , Org . ; J . H . Bletcher , Almoner ; T . Livingstone , E . Shillito , and E . Pine , Tyler . Lodge having been opened , and ths minutes of previous meeting read and conlirmed , the balance-sheet of the Treasurer was passed , showing a balance in favour of the lodgeof £ , 32 13 S . GJ . Mr . T . R . R . Marsdin wasduly initiated by the VV . M ., the work being principally performed by the I . P . M . Alter " Hearty good wishes" the brethren adjourned to the club-room for supper .

WESTHAM . Hadrian Lodge ( No . 2483 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Corporation Arms on VVednesday , the 14 th inst . The VV . M ., Bro . H . J . Capon , took the chair , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . Major E . E . Stillwell , I . P . M . ; Richard Francis , S . W . ; W . R . Griffin , J . W . j F . Russell , S . D . j F . C Golden , J . D . ; William Trigger , Sec ; James

Wood , l . G . ; Edgar Street , Org . ; and G . Nicholson , Stwd . ; and a goodly number of the members of the lodge . The W . M . initiated Mr . Elom Pierce , and Bro . William Chapman was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the I . P . M . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , " and thc brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Jas . Sargent .

WORKINGTON . Eden Lodge ( No . 2285 ) . —The brethren of ^ his lodge assembled at the Masonic Rooms , Portlind-sqaare , on Tnursday , the Sth inst ., the principal business b : \ ai the installation Of Bro . Thomas Mitchell , J . W . and W . . VI . elect , for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed by Bros . J . C Tnonipson , P . M ., P . M . 982 , P . J . G . W . ; G : o .

Kenworthy , P . M . ng , P . P . G . S . W . ; assisted by Bro . Patterson , P . M . 9 62 , P . P . J . G . W . The newly-installed Master appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . John Burfor . l , I . P . M . ; George Atkinson , S . VV . ; James VV . Scott , J . VV . ; John Jenkinsjn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Rev . A . F . Curwen , P . M ., Chap . ; James Thompson , P . M .. P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ;

Coates Fothergill , S . D . ; H . S . Wilson , J . D . ; W . Holloway , I . G . j Joseph Cooper , Org . ; and W . Whitehead , Tyler . Amongst the visiting brethren who did honour to Bro , Mitchell on this occasion were Bros . Rev . Jas . Anderson , P . M . 119 and 1002 , P . G . S . W . ; J . Wilson , 1002 ; Thomas Atkinson , P . M . io _> 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Casson , uy ; Rev ,

E . M . Ric- ' , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Chap . ; and others . At the close of the lodge Bro . Mitchell invited the whole of the brethren present to a banquet , which was provided by Mr . and Mrs . Atkinson of tha Central Hjtel . The remainder of the evening was spent in proposing the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

PLYMOUTH . St . George ' s Chapter ( No . 2025 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday evening , the 15 th instant , to instal Comps . W . S # eet , M . E . Z . ; H . Reynolds , H . ; and T . J . Cole , J . —the Principals for the year ensuing . The Installing Officers were Comps . J . Gidley , P . Z . ; C . G .

Withell , P . Z . ; and W . Allsford , P . Z . 202 . Among the Past Principals were Comps . J . Giff jrd , P . Z . ; G . R . Barrett , P . Z . ; R . Pike , P . Z . 230 ; J . Allen , P . Z . 1099 ; C . Dunsterville , P . Z . 1 S 9 ; and G . Dunsterville , H . 1 S 9 . The officers were invested as follows : Comps . J . Harvey , S . E . ; G . R . Stanlake , S . N . ; G . R . Barrett , P . Z ., Treis . ; F . J . Oram , P . S . ; Broad , ist A . S . ; O .-inmd , 2 nd A . S .:

Pilmcr , Org . ; Harris , D . C . ; Hunt , A . D . C ; Cruchett , 11-sw , and R . VV . Weale , Stewards ; and W . H . Pnillips , Janitor . Ac tne close of the chapter the companions adjourned to the refreshment room of the club , where an excellent supper was provided , and under the presidency of Comp . James Gidley a very enjoyable evening was parsed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

DEVONPORT . Fidelity Huyshe Lodge ( No . 91 ) . —The annual meeting w _ ts held at Eunngton Misonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 14 th instant , when Bro . W . H . Corner was installed VV . M . Tne attendance was exceptionally large . Amongst thos ; present were Bros . M . Durbin , P . P . S . G . D . ; S . T . IUrris , P . P . G . D . C ; C .