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, . | . year there was special need for exertion on behalf f the Benevolent Institution , in consequence of the large amount of attention which the Centenary of the Girls ' School was attracting . He hoped the members would enable them to take up a good list , and one that was worthy of the \„ A < rr Last year he had the pleasure ot taking up a list j

lOUgc . . . j . , . , „„ , ,. _ which was double that of any other lodge in the province , and that result reflected great credit on the members . He hoped they would sustain that reputation by doubling the subscrip tions they intended giving , and follow the lead ot their VV . M ., who had contributed five guineas to his list . He coup led with the toast the name of Bro . John Mason , Institution

who represented the Royal Masonic Benevolent . Bro . John Mason , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , in reply , said he trusted they would believe him when he said he approached the subject with mingled feelings of regret and pleasure . He regretted he was not in time to see the lodge working ; but he remembered that at his last . visit , he attended the to the had

lodge working , but could not stay banquet . He found that the place of duty was the place of safety , for he had to attend the final meeting of the Stewards that day and could not attend their lodge earlier . The Benevolent Institution had great difficulties to contend with , because of that celebrated event—the Centenary of the

Girls' School . He thought it was a proud and happy thing that the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls had braved the storm for 100 years , and had rendered such valuable suit and service to the Craft . There were great expectations concerning that Festival , and he feared that the Institution he represented would suffer from their success . Last year

the Benevolent Institution had a good Festival , and they took on 25 additional annuitants , which meant an additional number as long as it was an Institution . There were 130 candidates seeking admission , all of whose claims had to be thoroughly sifted , and many went up time after time before they were successful . The I . P . M . had a very capable colleague in Bro . Gillingnam to represent the lodge

with him , and he hoped they would be sent up with a good list . He hoped the members would not forget their obligation , but would give according as they had been blessed . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were brought to a close by the Tyler's toast . Bro . Spurr kindly officiated at the pianoforte , and enhanced the enjoyment of the brethren by his musical abilities .

PLYMOUTH . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1247 ) . — The annual banquet of this lodge was held at Bro . Routly's Farley Hotel , on the 16 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Hamblyn , presiding , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . R . C . Wyatt , S . W ., and Major M . Tracy , P . M ., P . P . G . Sec . Jersey , J . VV . Eighty-three brethren sat down to an

excellent spread , which was admirably served . Those present were Bros . H . J . Waring , P . M . 159 , P . P . G . T . ; W . Derry , P . M . 156 , P . P . G . S . ; the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . 189 , P . P . G . C ; J . R . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; John Hele , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; James Rendle , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Gibbons , P . M . 1205 and 1247 , P . P .

G . O . Cornwall ; J . B . Gover , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . Sec ; S Jew , P . M . iosi P . P . G . T . ; E . A . Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P S . G . W . ; G . R . Barrett , P . M . 2025 , P . P . G . O . ; T Goodall , P . M . 1550 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Avery , P . M . 156 , P . P J . G . D . ; R . Pengelly , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . D . C ; C . H Cooper , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . D . ; A . J . Rider , P . M . ; H

J . Barter , P . M . ; P . G . L . Pearce , P . M . and Sec ; T . R . E . Olver , I . P . M . ; R . P . Culley , P . M . ; G . Firks , P . M . ; J . H . Keats , P . M . ; B . Elliott , P . M . ; R . A . Penrose , P . M . ; F . Knight , P . M . 156 ; R . Blight , P . M . 223 ; F . Westcott , P . M . 70 ; W . T . Hocking , P . M . 70 ; J . Gidley , P . M . 156 and 2025 ; G . F . Watson , W . M . 1550 ;

G . Lee , W . M . 1255 ; W . Parsons , W . M . 105 ; J . Little , W . M . 156 ; T . S . Eyre , S . D . j G . Helston , J . D . j W . H . Mayne , l . G . ; Lieut . W . Jameison , D . C ; H . T . Banfield , A . D . C ; A . Parkhouse , Org . j J . Simmons , G . Gurney , and H . T . C Tucker , Stewards j R . B . Johns , J . Stear , S . Pearse , J . Bishop , S . H . Colwil ) , C J . Charters ,

W . Greenlaw , j . R . Wilson , Fritz Regar , J . N . A . Rowe , F . A . James , F . Johns , A . Maitland , G . A . H . Jago , J . H . Williams ; A . R . Debnam , 2025 j J . H . Ratty , 70 j G . Firkins , iS 47 ; F- Wreford , J . W . 70 ; G . W . Giles , 1205 ; C . F . Holmes , 1205 , - H . Reynolds , 2025 ; P . Hannaford , 223 ; W . Fitch , 223 ; D . C . Herbert , 1212 ; I . A . Coust

2 3 J VV . H . Corner , 230 ; A . Bennett Manley , 156 ; VV . K -H . Lambell , 1180 ; F . Maitland , 105 ; P . S . Snell , { 5 ° J M . Body , 223 j Lieut . H . Boulman , 1536 ; and W . Huntley , 10 5 . A Secretary ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was presented to Bro . P . G . L . Pearce , in recognition ot his services as Secretary . Excellent songs ^ rendered by Bros . A . J . Rider , H . J . Barter , J . Rendle , Major Tracy , and Herbert . Bro . Greenlaw gave an admirable recitation .

fN —Square and Compass Lodge J' , 336 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the Festival of St . John , on Tuesday , the W Mf' When Bl ' ° * Thomas J . E . Young was inducted as bei ' n tne ensu 'ng year , the duties of Installing Master 1 J" "JSst efficientl y and impressively performed by Bro . J * *\ . Harris . frk « * - < .... ; .. »• \\ r iw Tl .. ™ .., « .- « in .. ~ . » Alicia %

& ttf > n > 4 r . ruling ¥ Y . IT * . vaa a laigc inri ? . ance , members of the lodge and visiting brethren , including the following : Bros . J . A . Harris , P . & S . Wks ., Pp l ' r-w S ^ mitn ' - P-J-G-W ., Sec ; J . F . Edisbury , InV , yi- ' S . ; C . K . Benson , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; T T T \ ? - P -P-J-G . D . ; R . W . Evans , P . P . G . S . B . ; v ' Ji ,, X ° " S > S - - J G . P . Rowbotham , J . W . ; G .

I VV M' ,, ' t , Cnarles Davies , J . D . ; R . H . Done , l . G . ; WaVl , " ; , V ! 7 , ? Smith , P . M . ; Howell Davies , P . M . ; Sir Kenvnn Y /^ ms-Wynn , Bart- > VV . M . 1124 ; Hon . G . T . lohft ' i 5 " £ " J- L 1- Williams , H . V . Palin , Evan Morris , H V »„ ' » 7 ' GrenvilleJones , D . D . Pierce , J . Phennab , Martin rT A"larns ' George Worrall , A . Wilder , Claude F . VV R J" Glbbons , Thomas B . Barton , Thos . Jackson , Lee T \? i rodle > I 2 54 . John E . Thomas , W . E . Samuel , T . KM' 'y'er . and others . The visitors included Rrns . las .

Parkinc PM } W > PG - Treas ' 5 Rev - VV . Trevor 30 , p ' p A , ; 463 , P . P . G . C Warwick ; W . B . Roberts , Thomas " i „ P - ' Thomas Salter , 241 , P . P . J . G . D . ; p . M ,,, TS . 425 . P . P . G . S . Wks . ; John Lewis , 425 , PIk rK , - ^? - - Cheshire ; J . C Robinson , P . M . P . P . S ' r , ' n ' £ - Cheshire ; W . M . Lightfoot , P . M . 425 , P 'M . " i « , H , rles Drew . P-M . 1432 J "James England , Fe » x Thomi « , ^ E - Tompson , P . M . 6 and 1130 ; J- Hum ^'^^ iJ S . F . Clement , W . M . 1477 Wm . " & ¦ S . W . 2 i ; Sheriff Roberts , J . W . 425 we " , S . D . i . Ed . Sumner , l . G . 1060 ; Major

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Leadbetter , 44 ; Rev . P . W . Sparling , J . W . S 39 ; Thos . Bury , Asht n Bradley , VV . Wilde , R . W . J . Evans , E . T . Fitch , J . Woolley , 477 ; J . T . Morgan , 289 ; and others . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows Bros . J . A . Harris , I . P . M . ; G . P . Rowbotham , S . W . ; G . Cathrall , J . W . ; C . K . Benson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; the Hon . G . T . Kenyon , M . P .. S . D . ;

R . H . Done , J . D . ; G . Bevan , I . G . j J . F . Edisbury , P . M ., Org . ; T . B . Barton and D . D . Pierce , Stwds . ; and Thomas Lee , Tyler . The W . M . then presented to his predecessor a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel , which had been spontaneously subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge , as a mark of appreciation of the manner in which he had filled the chair during his year of office . The jewel bore

the following inscription : " Presented by the brethren of Square and Compass Lodge , No . 1336 , to Brother J . A . Harris , W . M . 1887 . " The brethren , to the number of about 70 , subsequently sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the Wynnstay Arms , served in the best style of that well known hostelry . The catering gave the highest satisfaction .

The newly-installed W . M . presided , and was supported by Bro . Sir Watkin Wynn , the Hon . G . T . Kenyon , and the other brethren named above . The toasts of "The Queen" and "Grand Officers , " were proposed in felicitous terms from the chair , that of " The P . G . Officers " being acknowledged by Bro . Edisbury .

' The Visiting Brethren " was given by Bro . Samuels , and responded to by Bros . T . Bury and E . Salmon . "The W . M . " was happily given by Bro . Rowbotham , and ; " The Installing and P . M . 's " by the W . M ., and , in the regretable absence of Bro . Harris , the toast was acknowledged by Bros . Evans and J . Lewis . " The Officers of the Lodge " came from the chair , and

was replied to by Bros . Rowbotham and the Hon . G . T . Kenyon . " The Masonic Charities" was proposed by Bro . J . Oswell Bury , and responded to by Bro . C . K . Benson . " The Health of the Brethren of the Lodge" was given by Bro . Evan Morris , and acknowledged by Sir Watkin

Wynn and the Hon . G . T . Kenyon . The speeches were interspersed with harmony . . Great credit is due to Bro . Barton for the excellent arrangement of glees given by members of St . Mark ' s Choir . Bros . Harris and Cathrall were prevented from attending the banquet owing to recent domestic affliction .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present , besides others , the following brethren : Bros . T . Prust , W . M . ; J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; John Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; A . T . Blarney , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; T . Morgan , P . M , S . W . ; B . Knight , P . M . ;

J . H . Wills , J . W . j M'Kellar , S . D . ; T . Crossman , J . D . ; T . Brooks , Org . ; John Taylor , Stwd ., acting as Secretary ; W . Hasey , Stwd . j and the following visiting brethren Bros . Adams , P . P . G . D . C . Somerset ; Beer , Stwd . 328 ; and lvcr . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read , confirmed , and signed . The chair was then taken by Bro .

J . Lane , when Bro . T . Johnson was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . Lane . The ballot was then taken for Mr . R . H . L . Holman , who was declared duly elected . The chair was then taken by Bro . A . T . Blarney , when Mr . Holman was duly initiated according to ancient custom ,

the ceremony being worked and the charge given by Bro . Blarney in that correct and efficient manner for which he is so well noted . After " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren and the transaction of sundry other business of lodge interest the usual questoins were asked , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony .

MANCHESTER . —Trafford Lodge ( No . 1496 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Western Hotel , Alexandra Park . There were present Bros . B . Halliwell , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; C . W . Maybury , S . W . ; J . Kershaw , J . W . ; H . P . Jones , P . P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; W . Blears , Sec . j W . P . Davies , S . D . ; lohn Morris , J . D . ; J . Wilson , l . G . ; S . D .

McKellen , P . M ., P . P . G . D . D . C . j J . C . Gillman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . j G . Burslem , P . M . j R . G . Partington , J . Sulzbacher , C . Preston , T . Carter , J . Newton , T . W . Hampson , and W . Riddell , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Neale , J . W . J 3 S 7 J J . Evans , 15 SS ; Edward Smith , 317 j Stephen E . Jupp , W . M . 1140 ; and R . R . Lisenden , P . M ., P . G . Stwd .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . George Burslem , P . M ., having taken the chair of K . S ., raised Bro . Hampson to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . At the social board , " The Health of the Newly-raised Brother " was proposed and responded to . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Biggs " ( who was

unavoidably absent , being detained , through his professional duties , at the Assize Courts ) , was proposed b y the acting W . M ., Bro . Halliwell , who spoke in terms of highest praise of Bro . Biggs , who , during the period he had presided over the lodge , had endeared himself to every member by his amiability and courtesy , so much so , that his absence was keenly felt and much regretted by visitors and members . A very short , though enjoyable , evening was spent .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This prosperous lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Lion Hotel , on the 16 th inst . Among those present were Bros . W . Spearing , P . M ., acting W . M . in the unavoidable absence through severe illness of the VV . M ., Bro . R . Ealesj G . Ransford , S . VV . j Davies , J . W . j J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .. Sec .: Clark . S . D .: Scholdinir . I . D .:

Culverwell , l . G . j W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 , D . C . ; A . Bushell , A . D . C ; Compton , Stwd . ; Wheatley , I . P . M . j T . W . Ockenden , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; Robinson , Hopkins , Fairclough , Masters , C . Davis , Smith , Moss , Cronin , Foes , Conway , Gilbert , Tyler j and others . Bro . Tucker , W . M . 1733 . was a visitor . The minute ^ of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Walls proposed , and Bro . Fisher seconded , that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds and placed on the list of Bro . Ransford , S . W .,

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as Steward to the Centenary Festival R . M . I , for Girls . This proposition having been unanimously passed , a vote of sympathy to the W . M . in his severe illness was also recorded . Bro . Ockenden , P . M ., having given the lecture on the Second Tracing Board in a most faultless manner , a vote of thanks was accorded to him for his services . Bro . Spearing , P . M ., was nominated for Provincial Grand Lodge honours . Previously to the lodge being closed , a

memorial to the W . M ., signed by seventeen brethren in open lodge , requesting him to summon a special meeting to consider the removal of the lodge , was handed in . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , the various toasts being subsequently given by the presiding W . M . with tact , ability , and humour . The proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , terminated at an advanced hour .

KINGSTON - ON - THAMES . — Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Sun Hotel , on the 15 th instant , when the VV . M ., Bro . G . Moorman , was supported by all his officers , viz . : Bros . W . Drewett , W . M . 8 S 9 , S . W . j H . W . Humphreys , J . W . j T . Montague , S . D . j A . H . Bowers , J . D . j J . Home , D . C ; H . W . Willis , I . G . j J . Drewett , P . M . ; W . Lane , P . M . ; W . Youlden , P . M . ;

and A . Laurence , P . M ., Sec . Visitors : Bros . F . J . Hayward and C . J . Pettit , 889 ; Hullett , Taylor , and Shelley , 1981 j W . T . Brown , IO 6 J and J . W . Parsons , 1564 . In all no less than 49 signed—the largest attendance ever known at an emergency meeting . This was the first meeting after the installation of the W . M ., and , as he had a perfect " glut" of work , there was a great attraction for

those who knew his proficiency . The first business was to pass Bros . Knowles and Robinson , which was done separately . Then Bro . Thurgar was raised , after which , the ballot having been taken for Messrs . F . Mills , jun ., E . Burall , J : H . Mayhew , W , Lancastei , and W . Townsend , and proving satisfactory , the ceremony of initiation was proceeded with . Mr . Mayhew was unable to attend through

indisposition , but the others , being at hand , were initiated . The working of each officer was as well nigh perfect as could be , and the neophytes seemed to be most deeply impressed . Mention was made of the approaching Festival , and , though no vote could be made at this meeting , it was generally agreed that five guineas should be given to each of the three Institutions . It was said by Bro . Laurence

that through the agency of the BenevoIent ; Club no less than 600 guineas had been subscribed to the Charities within the last eight years . Bro . Bultz represents this lodge at the Girls' Festival , and expects to have at least £ 35 on his list . Bro . Doyle , 145 , was elected a joining member at the last

meeting , and he took the opportunity at this meeting to thank the brethren for the kind reception they had given him , and said he should be pleased to show his appreciation in a practical way by putting £ 5 on the list of the Steward who would represent this lodge at the Boys' Festival . Bro . Doyle ' s liberality was acknowledged by the

W . M . All business being ended , the brethren partook of supper , at which—being Ash Wednesday—fish formed the staple article . Mrs . Frayling never has pleased the brethren more than at this repast . A most enjoyable evening was spent ,

musical talent being plentiful in this lodge . Ample testimony was paid by the visitors to the excellent working which had been exhibited . As there are still three candidates for admission , the W . M . intends to call another emergency in April .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the 13 th instant , when there were present , among others , Bros . T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Drummond , acting J . W . ; Featherstone , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; Peat , Sec ; Dare , J . D . ; Sapsworth , l . G . ; Page , P . M ., Org . ;

Grant , D . C ; Bond and Spooner , Stwds . j Chandler , P . M . j Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Suggett was most ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., who subsequently gave the lecture on the second tracing board with great effect . The by-laws were read . Bro . T . C . Walls , S . W ., was

unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year j Bro . Featherstone re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . Rice and Masters were elected Auditors . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the W . M ., as well as a souvenir of his Mastership to his amiable wife , Mrs . Ockenden . Bros . Chandler , P . M ., and Masters were nominated for Provincial Grand honours .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts followed . " The Health of the W . M . " waas warmly proposed by Bro . Featherstone . The VV . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the great consideration and kindness that they had shown him during his career in the lodge . He ( the W . M . ) was deeply touched

with the remarks that had fallen from the Treasurer as well as the Senior Warden that night , especially those expressions relating to his wife . He hoped to be spared many years to wear the jewel they had so kindly voted to him that evening , and he trusted that No . 1656 would flourish root and branch for ever . The W . M . then gave "The W . M . elect . " In the course of a long and eloquent

speech he congratulated the lodge upon electing a brother who ,-in the dual capacities of founder and officer , had for a long period of 11 years rendered himself by his services in every way worthy of the honour accorded to him . Bro . Walls having acknowledged the compliment , the toasts of "The Visitors , " " Past Masters , " "Treasurer , " "Secretary , " and "The Officers" terminated the proceedings .

CROYDON . —Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at their Hall , Thornton Heath , on the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . S . G . D ., W . M . ; F . T . Ridpath , S . W . ; J . Kilvington , J . W . ; W . Foulspam , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Northumberland , Treas . j G . S . Horsnail , Sec . j Dr . R . G .

Fleming , J . D . j C Tarry , Stwd . ; J . Clarke , l . G . ; W . Lane , Tyler ; W . H . Ranson , I . P . M . ; H . Baber , P . M . j F . C . Pascall , P . M . ; J . Buckley , J . J . Stockwell , B . E . Greenfield , F . Healey , VV . Turpin , H . Sherry , VV . Mason , J . S . Mortimer , L . P . Gordon , T . Chamberlain , E . C . Symmons , J . Clarke , J . Gaggin , P . Budd , W . R . Griffin ,