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The brethren afterwards dined together , and the usual i oval and Masonic toasts being ably proposed by the «/ M . were received by the brethren in a hearty manner . In responding to the toast of "The Masonic Institutions " Bro . Terry , P . M ., urged their claims upon the brethren and presented to the lodge a handsome case in vhich to keep the warrant . The ca ? e was manufactured

bv Bro . George Kenning . The Worshipful Master , in replying to the toast of his health , acknowledged the present by Bro . Terry , P . M ., and in proposing " The Health of the Installing Master , Rro . Ouartly , I . P . M ., " paid him a high tribute for the manner in which he had performed the ceremony , and presented him with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . The toast of " The Initiates " elicited responses from all three and the Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr . Chas . Rowcliffe , who , with Madame Ellis and Miss Rose Dafforne , added considerably to the enjoyment of the brethren . Mr , C . Rowcliffe , jun ., ably assisted at the p iano . ~~~~~~

WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Lord ' s Hotel , St . John ' s \ V 00 d , on Thursday , the 16 th instant , and proved one of the most successful ever held during its 30 years' existence . There was a very large gathering—numbering over 100—which included the

followine members : Bros . S . J . Humfress , W . M . ; C . J . Biorn , SW . ; W . Drew , J . W . j J . Welford , Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec ; W . Burton , S . D . ; J . W . Curtis , T D . ; I . Belshara , l . G . ; R . Rogers and Gawish , Stwds . ; C A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P ., D . C . ; T . W . Allan , P . M . ; C . R . Wickens , P . M . ; F . Seager Hunt , M . P . ;

S Lane , E . Arrowsmith , and many others . Visitors : Bros . C . Bellerby , W . M . 2021 ; J . S . Adkins , P . M . 1247 ; G . Kitchener , 1348 ; J . Smith , 1425 ; R . T . Redfearn , 753 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; S . Street . 611 ; W . J . Mason , J . D . 2150 ; T . Middleweek , 1793 ; VV . B . Matthews , J . W . 1478 ; J . C . Conway , l . G . 1891 ; J . Brazil ) , 512 ; C .

Godfrey , D . C . 2021 ; E . Reed , 2021 ; G . Cromn , 9 ; R . D . Warner , 1602 ; VV . J . Stratton , 753 ; J . Thomas , S . W . 753 ; W . Middleweek , 1793 ; G . W . Ruffle , S . D . 1381 ; J . Hoddinott , S . W . 901 ; C Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; E . M . Cander , P . M . 1642 ; W . F . Ford , 216 S ; A . Posener , P . M . 15 ; J . W . Whitlock , P . M . 1280 ; Rev .

Haines , Chap . 209 ; H . Rogers , 14 ; J . Burton , 157 ; J . Ellis , 1345 ; R . Parks , 1567 ; VV . F . Woods , P . M . 85 S ; C . Howell , P . M . 1425 ; A . G . Boswell , S . W . 1339 ; J . Kent , 172 ; S . Sones , P . M . 1425 ; L . Litchwitz , P . M . 1891 ; C . H . Dancocks ; VV . Chappie , 142 S ; G . Cowles , 1 S 29 ; W . H . Wadham , 1642 ; G . Compton , 6 S ; H . F .

Wren , 132 ; Larner , J . W . 157 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the Auditor's report received and adopted . The members are to be congratulated on the very satisfactory

condition of the financial affairs of the lodge , for not only is there a substantial balance in the general fund after paying a handsome donation of 50 guineas to the Girls ' School , but the Benevolent Fund possesses a large amount invested in Consols , and a good cash balance in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . C . J . Biorn having been presented

as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . S . J . Humfress , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . W . Drew , S . W . j W . Burton , J . W . ; J . Welford , Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec ; J . VV . Curtis , S . D . ; J . Belsham , J . D . ; J . J . Gawish , l . G . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., D . C ; T . H .

Drake and R . Rogers , Stwds . ; E . Arrowsmith , A . D . C ; and S . Lane , Org . The W . M ., in investing Bro . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., as D . C , drew the attention of the brethren to the interesting fact that this was the thirtieth occasion on which he had been invested with the collar of that office . The usual addresses were effectively rendered by

the indefati gable Secretary , Bro . S . R . Walker , P . M . Bro . Cottebrune regretted that , owing to ill-health , he was prevented from attending the last meeting of the lodge arid proposing the resolution which he had now the pleasure u m , J ' 2 I' 'hat a further sum of five guineas should be voted to the retiring Worshipful Master , to enhance

the value of the jewel and -Past Master ' s collar alread y voted , or to be used for any other purpose Bro . Humfress might choose . The last year had been a most Prosperous one under Bro . Humfress , who represented them at the Girls' School Festival , and succeeded in making the 'odge a Vice-President of that Institution . He had also

presented ihe lodge with a handsome banner , and had awing his term of office initiated 10 candidates . Under Ihf cl ^ cumsl : ances J the members would unanimously vote n V » t sum of five guineas , which he ( Bro . Cottebrune ) "ad the pleasure of proposing should be voted to Bro . Humress ^ n consideration of the verv bright and prosperous

year they had spent whilst he was their Worshipful Master , car ^ ecretarv having seconded the proposition , it was Ai " , ? . " anirnously . A telegram was received from Bro . ventii 1 ' B rettin £ that his Parliamentary duties pre-» , » »; ¦ attendance . A sum of 20 guineas was voted to vn ? . ! I , rshl P Master ' s list for the Royal Masonic Bene-Volent T * " * " - * tta > - 41 JI tuc i \ uycu iviaauuii . ucuci

Rn ^ i ,, nstltut , on > a "d 10 guineas was also voted to the ofH ™ A « onic lnstitution for Girls , to be placed on the list a ° ' ? - Wickens , P . M . A vote of thanks having been due form A " Committee > the lod S e was closed in anrl ' iw . C 0 . nclus ' 0 » of an excellent banquet the usual loyal Brn H t 0 asts were duly honoured , awarerh ! [ ress ' LP - » said the brethren were well for th * n the S avel was entrusted to him it was ' uic purnncp nf nrnn „; . ~ IITL . U HL . -C . L . \\ , ST II ueaim ui trie

' fiempmV . r , t "" f" = '" S * "e vv . m . a 'l the v = Jhe lod S e who had seen Br 0 > Biorn occupy Proper TT ° ™ ces > vvould agree that he was a right and VV . M H u to P reside over them in the capacity of > 'ear of nffi P < T thelr W , M - wou , d have as successlul a h 'mtos „ . L easheV , ad haa ' > and it would greatly please 'he chair tu success doubled by the present occupant of P'entvof ' , lher , ewas n ° doubt Bro . Biorn would have Proposed 11 . ur - his term » for two initiates had been lt was th . c Venmg for initation at their next meeting . an ticipat nn | ore , with considerable feelings of pleasant I ,..,, ^ "Ons for the f .. f ™ n , _ 1 .. / . i- 1 o n * \ -I \ . L .. lc tne

„ _ „ , "' etnrentn 1 . — IM ... """¦ , » I , lej-, r * m v asKea Bro . Chn , i i X . dr , nk t 0 the hea ] th of their W . M . to see such = „ - J- B , orn > VV . M ., in reply , said he was pleased * ould be J : "nmense gathering present , and hoped there durin S his v „ I li ? lber of 'hem present at each meeting year ot office . He need not assure the brethren

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that he had been highly gratified at being elected and installed in the chair to preside over them . During his term of office it would be his endeavour to maintain the reputation and prestige of the lodge , and to gain the good will of the members . He had to thank the brethren for the very hearty and fraternal greeting accorded him that evening . The next toast that he had to propose was that of "The

I . P . M ., " and he was sure it would be received with the greatest amount of enthusiasm . He would not dilate upon the merits of Bro . Humfress , I . P . M ., for during the past year , which had been a very successful one for the lodge , the members had had ample opportunity of becoming acquainted with his excellent qualifications . It was also his pleasing duty to present the P . M . 's jewel and collar

( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) to Bro . Humfress , I . P . M ., and was convinced that he could not pin the jewel on a worthier breast . Their I . P . M . had rendered very valuable service on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and last year took up a lage amount for the benefit of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . It was the unanimous wish of the . brethren that their I . P . M .

would be spared many years to wear the jewel and collar in their lodge . Bro . Sills J . Humfress , I . P . M ., said it gave him great pleasure to return thanks for the kind way in which the toast had been proposed by the W . M ., and received by the brethren . During his year he had done the best in his power , but unfortunately he had not had as good health as

he could have wished . Since his installation a year ago , he had initiated 11 members , and had received 4 joining members into the lodge . There had been 7 meetings during the year , and they would therefore see that he bad had plenty of work to do , and was thankful to the members for bringing the various candidates forward . He had performed the various duties to the best of his ability , and

trusted he had given them satisfaction . Circumstances had occurred which had enabled him to reach the chair a year earlier than , he otherwise would have done ; in the ordinary course of events his installation vvould have taken place on the present occasion . In the latter case he would have been better prepared to perform the work than he was a year ago . However , he had installed his successor ,

through the kindness of Bros . Cottebrune and Waker in assisting him , and he tendered his sincere thanks to those brethren . He had also to thank the brethren generally for the P . M . ' s jewel and collar . He could assure them he was pleased to think they were satisfied , and their presents had more than repaid him for his endeavours to please them . It was his privilege during his year to present the

lodge with a banner , which the members had been pleased to accept . He wished to express his special indebtedness to the lodge for voting him 50 guineas for the Girls' School . It would be gratifying for the orethren to know that out of 277 Stewards at the last Festival , he was fourth on the hot , the amount subscribed being £ 161 14 s . He had not , however , taken the credit to himself , but had presented the

lodge with the votes ensuing from that amount of his list , which would enable the W . M . for the time being to assist any brother who desired to support a candidate for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . He thought the lodge could now produce as many votes for the Masonic Chanties as possibly any lodge could . He thanked them aga 11 lor so cordially drinking his health , and also for the eacra live

guineas so kindly voted that evening to be disposed of as he might think fit . "The Visitors" was next given in cordial terms by the VV . M ., who coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Woods , P . M . ; Kev . Haines , Chap . 209 ; Whitlock , P . M . ; and Dancocks . Bro . Woods , P . M . S 5 S , having responded and returned

hearty thanks for the hospitality received by the visitors , Bro . Rev . Haines , Chap . 209 , replied , and remarked that it was not the first time that he had had the pleasure and privilege of visiting the lodge . He had always received the utmost kindness at their hands , and was therefore pleased to again take advantage of an invitation to be present . He belonged to a lodge where the members , although

they differed with the members of the Westbourne Lodge on some points , yet nevertheless they were all unanimous on the subject of the great principle of Masonry . He trusted the W . M . would have health and strength to carry out the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the members . Other visitors having also responded , " The Past

Masters" was given . Bro . Walker , P . M ., Sec , in replying for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said he was grateful to the W . M . for the manner in which he had placed the toast before the brethren . He should be happy at all times when called upon to perform a duty to do it to the best of his ability . That evening he was called upon to give the addresses in the installation ceremony , for which he was

unprepared , but he rendered them in as perfect a manner as he was able . He regretted that through ill-health Bro . Cottebrune had been debarred from performing the duties of the office he had been connected with for 30 years , i . e ., the office of D . C . ; but all present would hope to see him with them in good health on the next occasion . He

congratulated the lodge on the successful year just brought to a conclusion .. "The Officers" having been given , the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . Bro . Lane presided efficiently at the piano , and several brethren assisted by vocal contributions in the harmony of the evening .

URBAN LODGE ( No . U 96 ) .-The installation of Bro . J . Harcourt Lee , VV . M ., took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , the 14 th instant , in presence of a goodly number of members and visitors . T his lodge is peculiarly harmonious in more iban one sense , and its good working is proverbial . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . F . Beck , performed the ceremony of inducting Bro . Lee to the

chair of K . S ., after which his officers were collared as follows : Bros . W . G . Haycock , S . W . ; K . Manuel , J . VV . ; R . H . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . E . Fairchild , P . M ., Sec ; W . Eckstein , S . D . ; R . H . Smith , J . D . j J . G . Smith , l . G . ; C . Hawksley , P . M ., D . C ; and J . Tickle , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., F . R . Farrow , R . S . Oakeshott , and S . Hunt , Stwds .

The lodge having been closed , a sumptuous banquet was placed before the brethren , among whom where the P . G . Treas . of England , Bro . Cama , a Paisee merchant ( whose response for the Grand Officers breathed ihe kindliest spirit of Freemasonry between East and West ); W . W . Macvay , P . P . G . S . B . West Yorks ; P . Soman , P . P . G . St . Norfolk ; J . W . Tacom , P . M . ; T . Papivortb , Blatch-

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ford , Mulley , and others . The toasts were those customary at Masonic gatherings , Bros . Soman and Irvine replied on behalf of the visitors . Dur ing the evening a handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to Bro . Beck , and a pleasing selection of music was performed at intervals under the direction of Bro . Lehmeyer ; Bros . Parkin , Dutton , . Franklin Clive , and Schuberth taking part therein .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The February meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . There were present : Bros . Edward Anderton , W . M . ; Alderman Renais , J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treasurer ; R . B . Hudson , M . R . Webb , George Rawhnson , John Larkin , E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M . ; J . D . Allcroft , P . M . ;

George Kenning , P . M . ; bamuel White , P . M . ; VV . H . Froom , P . M . ; Shotter , R . B . Fuller , and T . Benskin . Visitors : Bros . Alderman Soper , Goodinge , Lee , and Kift . The minutesof the last meeting were read and confirmed . On the proposition of the W . M ., a vote of condo ' ence was ordered to be sent to the friends of Bros . Rev . A . F . A .

Woodlord and Sir John Staples ( two honorary members ot the lodge ) , who had died since the last meeting . Ihe report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Alderman Renais was warmly congratulated on his being unanimously elected to the important position of Aldeiman of the Ward of Aldersgate . There being no other business before the lodge , the

brethren adjourned to dinner , the usual toasts being duly proposed by the W . M . Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., responded for "The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Alderman Soper , Lee , and Goodinge for " The Visitors . " Bros . Lee , Shotter , and Soper entertained the brethren with some good vocal music , under the direclion ot tiro . K . ft .

COWES . —Medina Lodge ( No . 35 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on the gth inst ., when trie VV . M ., Bro . Rutland , P . G . O ., commenced his year of office in a most efficient manner by raising Bro . G . T . Bartlett and passing Bro . S . Porter , his work and that of his officers being most favourably commented upon by the visitors present . Bro . ffarington , of the Apollo Lodge ,

and Bro . Jerram were p / oposed as joining members . The W . M ., in a feeling and appropriate speech , presented Bro . Mursell , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., with a Charities' jewel and a beautifully executed testimonial from the lodge , in recognition of his services to the Charities , and especially his services as Secretary for many years to the lodge . Bro Mursell made a feeling acknowledgment , and the lodge was

closed . The brethren present included Bros . Rutland , W . M . ; Damant , I . P . M . ; Fauikner , P . M . ; T . Airs , P . M ., D . C ; H . Wheeler , P . M . ; Haxthau » on , P . M . ; Mursell , P . M ., Sec ; J . Leftwich , S . W . ; A . E . Lee , J . W . ; Cullingford , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Smith , Org . j H . Bartlett , ffarington , Day , A . Perry , Stock , Osborne , Dewdney , and many others .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . Present : Bros . T . W . Markwick , W . M . ; F . Plowman , acting b . W . ; W . S . Allen , J . W . ; Rev . J . Puttick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Pearce , P . M ., Sec . ; F . C . Edwards , S . D . ; G . Randell , J . D . ; R . Walmsley , I . G . j W . Leslie , Tj icr ;

Wm . Glenister , P . M . ; E . W . J . Hennah , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Russell , P . M ., P . A . G . U . C ; C . K , Botley , P . M . ; F . Johnson , E . C Lancaster , W . Lancaster , L . O . Glenister , W . A . Bech , W . Cooper , F . Duke , C H . Geer , C J . Ticehurst , R . J . Reed , and J . T . Edmed . Visitor : Bro . A . Skinner , J . vV . 341 .

The lodge having been opened , a letter was read from Bro . Lord Brassey acknowledging receipt of letter of condolence . Bros . Lancaster and Johnson were passed to the Degree of F . C Several new members were balloted for , and two others proposed . This lodge has now the largest number of members of any lodge in the province .

STONEHOUSE . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 189 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held on Monday , the 13 th instant , at St . George ' s Hall , Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chap , of the lodge , P . P . G . Chap ., presented to the lodge two handsome iramed photographs of " The laying of the Foundation-stone of the new Masonic Buildings of the Devon and Cornwall Freemasons' Hall

and Club Company , Limited , No . 1 , Princess-square , Plymouth , by the R . W . Bro . Viscount Ebrington , M . P ., P . G . M . of Devon , Wednesday , December 2 Sth , 18 S 7 , " and " The Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared afcer the fire , May 4 th , i S ^ . " On the panel of each picture . was the following inscription : " Presented to Lodge Sincerity , No . 1 S 9 , by W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon ,

M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 1 S 9 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Hon . ) , P . P . G . C . of Devon , February 13 , 18 S 8 . " In making the presentation Bro . Lemon explained that these pictures completed the series which he purposed giving the lodge . He had given all the Masonic pictures published—and the twelve plates formed a most interesting record of Masonic history in themselves—being the most

complete set out of London . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Lemon fur his munificence , on the motion of Bro . A . S . Henry , P . M . and Sec , seconded by bro . J . B . Moulder , j . W . The W . M ., Bro . Ward , referred to Bro . Lemon ' s Masonic zeal and ability , and

enlarged on the fact that other lodges in the Three Towns had received noble gifts at the hands of Bio . Lemon . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . VV . Ollis , P . M ., and the lodge P . P . J . G . D ., on the loss they had sustained by his death , was unanimously passed on the motion of Bro . Lemon , seconded by Bro . C Croydon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .

LANCASTER . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 2 S 1 ) . — The monthly meeting of this 1 > dge was held at the Masonic Hall , Church-street , on the Sth inst . Bro . James Heald , the W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Nicholson , I . P . M . ; J . B . Shaw , S . W . ; A . 1 . Relph , J . W . ; H . Guoch , S . D . 5 L . U . Price , J . D . ; VV . Atkinson , I . G . j andj . ri . Parker and R . Selman , stewards . There was a fair attendance of members present , together with a few visiting brethren .