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After the formal opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Wm . H . Dallimore was impressively installed as W . M . by Bro . W . H . Bale , P . M ., Treas . The following officers were invested : Bros . C . Carter , , p M . ; J . Clayson , S . W . ; J . J . Holmes , J . W . ; VV . II . Bale , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Gray , S . D . J J . Davidson , J . D . ; J . Conquest , I . G . ; E .

Chamberlain , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; W . A . Hardy and T . Wood , Stewards ; and J . l-ec > Tyler . The W . M . at once proved his proficiency in the ritual by ably initiating Messrs . R . Chenery , C . Poupard , W . H . Langley , J . S . Purser , and I . J . Kussell . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed .

After a substantial banquet the customary toasts were honoured . Bro . C . Carter , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he could see how much the members appreciated the time and attention Bro . Dallimore had given to Freemasonry , and they were all agreed that he would be a great and distinguished Master of the lodge .

The W . M . had shown them what he could do that evening , and evidence pointed to the probabality of his doing more in the future . Bro . Dallimore had gone through all the offices in a manner that did him gtv ? at credit , and during his Mastership he would give the brethren great pleasure and enjoyment . Bro . W . H . Dallimore , W . M ., having thanked the

I . P . M . for his kind remarks and the brethren for their reception , said he had arrived at the height of his ambition in that lodge , which was to fill the chair . He was proud of the position , and proud to see such a large number of brethren around him . If he was spared during the year he would do his utmost to satisfy the brethren of the lodge , and if he had succeeded that evening , the thought gave him

great pleasure , and was his reward . He intended going up as Steward for the Boys' School , and the lodge had voted 20 guineas . He had also added 30 guineas , and hoped to add another 30 . If any brother had anything to give in the cause of Charity , he hoped they would give it . He now wished to propose "The Health of the LP . M ., " who had not perhaps been blessed with five initiates , but was ,

however , equal to the work if he had but been afforded the opportunity . Bro . Carter had gone through the chair creditably , and he ( the W . M . ) had a great deal of pleasure in pinning a Past Master ' s jewel upon his breast , and asking him to accept it on behalf of the lodge . The members hoped the I . P . M . would have long life to wear it and be proud of it .

Bro . C . Carter , I . P . M ., said he hardly knew how to express himself in fitting terms for the honour done him in voting that jewel . He valued it very much , and hoped to transmit it to his child after him . He regretted not having been able to initiate any candidates , but if the opportunity had arisen he ' would have done his best , as he was fairly well prepared . He thanked them very sincerely for the

manner in which they had drunk his health , and more especially for the kind vote which had placed the jewel on his breast . The W . M . next proposed "The Installing Master , " and said he doubted if any brother present had ever heard the ceremony more creditably performed . Bro . Bale , P . M ., was always ready to perform any ceremony , and was the

lirst to come to the assistance of the I . P . M . Bro . W . H . Bale , P . M ., Treas ., thanked the W . M . for the Mattering terms in which he had proposed the toast . It was a pleasure and honour to install so worth y a brother into the chair , having started Bro . Dallimore in Freemasonry and watched his progress very carefully since . He looked to the W . M . for great things for the lodge . It was onlv

seven or eight years ago since a few pioneers , including the Past Masters present that evening , took the lodge in hand , and he asked all the brethren present had they made it a success ? They were still not satisfied , and wanted to do more . 'They had now placed the lodge in a foremost position , and had done more for the Charities during the last seven or eight years than any lodge in London .

1 he Initiates " having been honoured , " 1 he Visitors " was acknowledged in cordial terms by Bros . G . Gardner I ' . P . G . S . B . ; Milldred , P . M . ; and Wood . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening terminated with the 'T yler ' s toast . . Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., presided at the Pianoforte during the evening , and the following assisted in a musical programme : Bros . A . Weston , J . Davidson , E . Uevey . 'l . Lane , and others .

Kennmgton Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —The last "iceting for the season of this lodge was held at the Horns lavern , Kennmgton Park , on the 7 th instant . Amongst those present were Bros . Alfred Lundie , W . M . ; Heard , T v , ; M'llsom , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., P . G . * ' , - J VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomley , I . G . ; opkms , Org ; Chisholm , Stwd . ; Dennis , I . P . M . ; II . Jiggins , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . ; Cockburn 1 ' >! .: K . q l ?« ..: il-, l „ 11 M J . ! . - _>/ . I , \ r _ 1 rui 1 »! ini

Ri" ! 1 iV ¦•• » " »« c . .: ; roare , .. ; ana r . unnard , I yler-. Among the visitors were Bros . VV . i ^ 'ogan P . M . ,, ; A . Wood , 11 S 5 ; D . J . Witte , 1324 ; "• Huntley , , 425 ; R . W . Huntley , MSg ; and others , lirm . i m ! nute s of the last meeting were read and conties ? , \ ' - J" Drills and S . Lcese were passed to 1 lc « rc ° , ru Ue £ ree - The l , allot was token on behalf of it l ?»; chard Whitley Bradingand Charles Brock , and

ua « C-.- , " ° us , the lirst-named being in attendance WEn ^ rt r ! ' ,. ' hc W M Permed both ceremonies in a were r „ 1 7 " ^ "ner . Apologies for non-attendance \\ WlJn A from Uros - c- " Kohler , P . M . ; VV . VV . IW ' rY- - , U"Sley , P . M . ; dwell , S . D . ; Dr . Th 1 1 ' others . banquet S" thc" doscd ' and th « brethren adjourned to tei M ° fuinu ^' val of th cloth th customary toasts re-( "an ° d * Offi ' E , \ erett - Treas - > responded for "The "fetch ' rese ntatul Past , " in a genial and effective

A - Liimii ^ ' , « K " The W . M ., " congratulated Bro . formed tL c eNcelle "t manner in which he had per'''he \ V \ f "'" nlCS ° ' ) as ; , in 8 ' and initiation . re ™ ain ' miMr ' '' . fV replied , gave in quick succession the "PPortunitv 1 F 1 '" ° that the bretrircn might have an Vuca l abiliiieo , nn * ar"J enjoying the instrumental and their nroLw . ^ ral of thc members of the lodge and The nm r rlends - 1 feedings throughout were highly successful .

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Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1382 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the George Tavern , Cubitt Town , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . G . A . Saunders , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . R . J . Pitt , P . M . ; VV . J . Millington , P . M . ; J . B . Smith , P . M . ; R . Perry , P . M . ; and J . Morrison , P . M . The officers in attendance included Bros . J . S . Limn , S . W ., W . M . elect

W . Blois , J . W . ; A . H . Oakley , Sec ; S . G . Bonner , S . D . ; F . Bassett , J . D . ; W . J . Millington , P . M ., D . C . ; Geo . Parrett , P . M ., Org . ; B . Burcham , I . G . ; W . Greatorex . Stwd . ; and J . Williams , Tyler . Among the many members present were Bros . A . W . Flint , W . Scfiultz , W . T . Howell , J . Bunting , T . B . Kidd , J . H . Nightscales , R . Lock , Chas . Gildersley , W . C . Flint , 1 . S . Ives , J . Salt ,

H . Carter , Chas . Pike , H . Hawkins , G . W . Williams , F . Dawson , Josh . Horrocks , C . Chatfield , R . Wake , R . Ralston , E . T . Selves , W . Lea , R . Allen , D . Knowell , R . Stoneham , W . McGuire , H . A . Bailey , CMcKenzie , J . Murrell , Geo . Pile , Jas . Martin , H . Raymond , H . A . Dunn , H . VV . Welch , F . W . Osbaldistone , Jas . Hards , J . W . Willis , D . Williamson , J . S . Archer , L . J . Innocent , and

many others . Among the visitors were Bros . C . W . Raymond , W . M . 1716 ; Arthur Bull , P . M . 1 707 ; J . Hudson , 975 ; VV . Evans , 212 ; J . Mills , 17 C 5 ; S . Finch , P . M . § 61 ; E . James and M . Bleick , 2374 ; T . G . Vohman , P . M . 871 ; G . C . King , 212 ; Jeffery Stewart , 171 C ; B . H . Spencer , 1076 ; Alf . Fowler , 1349 ; G . H . Walker , 1040 ; Toye , 1441 ; G . Bingham , 50 S ; J . B . Edwards , 22 C 4 ; G . H . Seage , 7 Si ; j . Bisset , 15 SS ; F . J .

Waterson , 1716 ; F . Dusterwald , 15 SG ; J . H . S . Bullion , 7 65 ; W . T . Allen , 79 ; C . j . Baker , 65 ; W . T . Millan , S 9 S ; and C . P . Lardin , 147 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Mr . George was initiated . Bro . J . S . Limn , W . M . elect , was then introduced by Bro . Finch , P . M ., who acted as D . C , as a fit candidate for the chair of K . S . A

Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . J . S . Limn inducted into the chair . The following officers were then invested : Bros . W . Blois , S . W . ; S . J . Bonner , J . W . ; R . J . Pitt , P . M ., Treas . ; A . M . Oakley , Sec ; F . Bassett , S . D . ; B . Burcham , J . D . ; W . J . Millington , P . M ., D . C . ; T . B . Kidd , Org . ; li . Brindley , I . G . ; W . Greatorex and A . Flint , Stwds . ; and J . Williams , Tyler .

Bro . Millington , P . M ., who acted as Installing Officer , then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren respectively . As on past occasions when he has performed the beautiful ceremony of installation , the ritual was rendered by him with the utmost precision , and in a manner adequate to i : s solemn import . Bro . Finch , P . M . S 61 , efficiently assisted him as D . C .

All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was generously provided for them under the purveyorship of the host , Bro . Innocent . The loyal toasts and that of "The Grand Officers " having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Saunders , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and wished him a successful year of office .

Bro . Limn , in responding , hoped the brethren would have no fault to lind with his conduct of the lodge , for he would use every endeavour to work it successfutty . The Installing Master , Bro . Millington , in reply to the toast of his health , referred to Bro . Geo . Limn , the father of the present W . M ., as long associated with the lodge . For his own part , he felt proud of doing his work as a Mason , especially in the presence of one so well versed in it as Bro . Finch .

Bro . Saunders briefly acknowledged the toast of " The I . P . M . " For the toast of " The Past Masters " Bro . J . Morrison , in response , claimed to be , in common with Bro . Millington , one of the oldest members of the lodge , and hoped that he would long be able to support them . . Bro . Parry also , as an old associate of the late Bro . Geo .

Limn , was onl y too glad to welcome his son , Bro . John Limn , to the Vv . M . 's chair . Bro . Millington also added a few words . Bro . Raymond , W . M . 1716 , in responding for "The Visitors , " said he was present when the late Bro . G . Limn was installed , and hoped the son would have as successful a year of office . Bro . Vohman also said he wis in office with Bro . E ,

Limn . Bro . Bull said , as a young Past Master , he was proud of the privilege of responding to that toast . He could sympathise with the W . M . when he was under pressure of work , and must rely on the assistance of the older brethren . Bro . Bullion , as an old schoolfellow of the W . M ., was delighted to welcome him in his honourable office .

1 he initiate , Bro . Piles , briefly responded to the toast of his health . In replying for "The Officers , " Bros . Blois , S . G . Bonner , F . Bussett , E . Brindley , and others expressed their determination to fulfil their respective duties . Bros . Parrett , Saunders , Greatorex , and others contributed to the harmony till the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . J . Niven , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , as S . W . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as I . W . ; S . A . Autv , P . M .,

Chap . ; J . T . Last , Treas . ; J . B . Fearnley , Sec ; C . H . Ellis , S . D . ; J . Morton , as J . D . ; G . Root , I . G . ; J . I lirst , Org . ; A . E . Harris , S . of W . ; R . S . Hird and J . A . Drake , Stwds . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; C . Wood , S . A . Bailey , P . M . ; A . Gwaine , J . S . Marsland , ] . VV . Bland , VV . P . Sykes , J . Harland , and R . Harland . Visitors : Bros . J . Marsland , P . M . 381 ; E . Mackay , W . M 'Thos .

Norfolk , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., J . Tilley , W . Rycroft , W . Foster , F . Galpine , A . Graham , and \ V . Vaux , of Goo ; C . W . O . Smith , W . M ., and A . P . Rendell , S . D ., of 974 ; II . J . Sutherst , P . M ., S . Smith , and T . Twiny , of 101 S ; H . F . Hartman , Sec . 1054 ; and H . Jongh , Generosity Lodge , Holland .

Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Marsland was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Joseph Wilson , P . M ., acting J . W ., and the charge given by the W . M . The ballot was taken in sections A . and B , of the Lodge Benevolent Association , Bro . A .

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Holmes being successful in the former , and Bro . J . W . Bland in the latter , and it was understood that both brethren would represent the lodge as Stewards at the coming Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Girls . By means of the Benevolent Association connected with the lodge a number of the brethren of this young lodge are annually becoming Life Governors of the Central Masonic Benevolent Institutions .

Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several of the brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . After refreshment had been partaken of , the usual toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Visitors , " gave them a very cordial welcome to the lodge . Bros . E . Mackay , W . M . r > oo , and C . W . O . Smith ,

W . M . 974 , responded , complimenting the lodge on the satisfactory manner the ceremonies had been conducted . Bro . Jongh also acknowledged the toast , and remarked on the universality and beneficence of Freemasonry , which was exemplified that evening by the cordial greeting which had been extended to him , a . member ot a foreign jurisdiction , and but a casual visitor to their town . He further stated that if any English Masons chanced to visit Holland ,

the Dutch brethren would extend to them the same generous hospitality which it had been his pleasure to share that evening . Bro . E . Mackay , W . M . Goo , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and complimented the lodge on having such a worthy brother to preside over them .

The toast was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Niven , W . M ., who thanked the brethren for the hearty manner the toast had been received . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant meeting , which had been rendered harmonious by the music and songs contributed by Bros . Sykes , Harland , Hirst , Rendell , and Gwaine .

DERBY . Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . — 'The annual festival and installation me = tinif of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the Sth instant , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Wright , W . M . ; Geo . Sutherland , I . P . M . ; John Jones , S . W . ; G . H . Ward , J . W . ; Rev . Thos . Orreil , Chap . ; W . VV . Haywood , S . D . ; S . Tinkler , J . D . ; B . Toft , D . C ; VV . Forman , Org . ; J .

A . Arnold , I . G . ; H . J . Burdett , Stwd . ; Thos . Day , Tyler ; Sir John Smith , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; T . R . Gee , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Thos . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C . Webster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Copestick , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; EdgarHorne , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . VV . Brigg , P . M ., P . P . S : & D . j J . Walker , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; F . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; F . Ball , Arthur Roberts , Walter Eastman , H . Home , W .

Lynch , and many others . Visitors : Bros . VV . lilphinstone , P . M . 50 G ; R . Hall , P . M . 1495 J T . C Drabble , W . M . I 495 J T . E . Briddon , W . M . 102 S ; J . R . Fielding , W . M . SS 4 ; A . J . Waller , P . M . S 02 ; A . Nicholson , P . M . 10 S 5 ; Hon . C VV . Trollope , P . M . 2129 ; Dr . Hoskyns , P . M . 7 S 7 , W . M . 2425 ; A . Eaton , P . M . S 02 ; W . Glossop , W . M . 7 S 7 ; G . Tarver , W . M . 353 ; G . Holderness , W . M . 1179 ; R . Wiekes , P . M . joG ; J . II . Marshall ,

P . M . 279 and 1007 , P . P . S . G . W . Leicestershire and Rutland ; VV . J . Hughes Hallett , P . M . 2224 ; H . V . Edwards , W . M . 253 ; R . Slater , P . M . S 02 ; J . Holbrook , W . M . 50 G ; A . J . Flint , P . M . 253 ; J . H . Day , P . M . 1334 J VV . Burton , P . M . 7 i 3 ; J . k . Cain , P . M . 353 J A . E . Voules , P . M . OS 1 ; VV . O . Plowright , W . M . GSi ; W . W . Randall , W . M . 1435 ; W . J . Piper , P . M . S 02 ; Thos . Oldham , P . M . S 02 ; D . W . Ikrditl , W . M . S 02 ; C . D .

Hart , P . M . 10 S 5 ; W . H . Marsden ( Mayor of Derby ) , P . M . 255 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Morrison McLeod , P . M . SS 4 , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; and many influential brethren . Bros . VV . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; A . Butterworth , Sec . ; and J . W . Whitton , Steward , were unable to be present through various causes , and sent apologies for absence . The formal business having taken placea Board of no

, less than 4 G Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . John Jones was installed into the chair of K . S . in a most admirable manner by Bro . VV . H . Wright , the retiring W . M ., ably assisted by Bro . J . Bland , P . M ., as D . C . The newlyinstalled W . M . invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . H . Wright , I . P . M . ; G . H . Ward , S . W . ; W . W . Haywood , J . W . ; Rev . Thos . Orreil , Chap . ; Geo . Sutherland , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Butterworth , Sec . ; S .

Tinkler , S . D . ; J . A . Arnold , J . D . ; B . Toft , D . C . ; W . Forman , Org . ; H . J . Burdett , I . G ., J . W . Whitton and T . J . Beck , Stewards ; and T . Day , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . J . Bland , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . R . Gee , P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the retiring W . M ., and a very handsome one was then presented to Bro . Wright by the W . M ., who , in a few well-chosen words , thanked him for the excellent services he had rendered the lodge

during his year of office . Bro . Wright suitably acknowledged the gift , and expressed his intention of still doing all he could to further the interests of the lodge with which his late father , Bro , G . T . Wright , was so many years connected . The W . M . having been selected to represent thc lodge at the next Festival of the Boys' School , a notice of motion was given by Bro . T . R . Gee , P . M ., to vote thesum of 20 guineas from the lodge funds to be placed on his list .

Four candidates for initiation were proposed , and apologies for inability to be present were read from a large number of brethren in all parts of the province . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren to the number of 10 S adjourned to the banquet which had been arranged in the Lower Hall . The comfort ol this large gathering of brethren had been well looked after in

every way by Bros . Edgar Homes , P . M ., and Thomas Day , Tyler , who were heartily congratulated for the energy displayed . _ 'The various loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . John Walker , P . M ., who originally proposed him

as a candidate 10 years ago . 1 his met with a most hearty reception , and a very feeling response from the W . M . Amongst many other toasts , that of " The Masonic Charities" was well received , and elicited an excellent speech from Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., himself a P . M . of the Derwent Lodge , and P . P . S . G . W . of the

province . The Tyler ' s toast , at a late hour , brought another happy gathering to a close .