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opportunity of congratulating our worthy contemporary on jts excellence as an exponent of Masonic opinion , and for , | , e value of its contents generally . VVe trust it may have before it a long career of usefulness . "T HE K EYSTONE " —Masonic Publishing Company of Philadelphia , 237-9 , Dock-street—for the 4 th inst ., contains

an able article on the " Duties of Committees of Enquiry , " an ( i a long array of news , including an account of the constitution of a new lodge in the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania—Radiant Star Lodge , No . 606 . The ceremony took niace in the Masonic Hall , Frankford , Philadelphia , on the . uth April , and was performed by Bro . Matthias H . Henderson , Grand Master of Pennsylvania .

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Craft Masonry .

Cordwainer Ward Lodge ( No . 2241 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . F . VV . Potter , W . M ., and the minutes of the election meeting were read and confirmed Bro . C . ) - Wilkinson-Pimbury was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., in the presence of a large number of Past Masters . The officers were invested as follows : Bros .

1 . VV . Potter , I . P . M . j R . C . Mason , S . W . j 1 . A . Soper , J . W . ; H . J . Adams , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Cowan , S . D . ; J . S . Crowther . J . U . ; A . P . Foley , I . G . j J . R . Reep , P . M ., D . C . j H . F Hep burn , A . D . C . ; W . T . Buck , P . M .. W . Banner , J , Dangerfield , and P . Beaby , Stwds . j and J . Rawles , Tyler . . Members present in addition to the above : Bros . F . Stuart , J . Toss , A . Bull , Cyrus Beaby , E . Foxley , and Bro . C . D . Buck , P . M ., and J . F . Hephner , P . M . Visitors : Bros .

Durham . S . W . 1997 j Kipp , P . M . 1997 j Terry , P . M . j Ebblewhite ; Brown , P . M . j Clunn ; Ferguson P . M . j Gardiner ,- J . Kipp , VV . M . 1997 j Gramell Allen , P . M . ; Dangerfield , P . M . j Perks , P . M . 1507 j Asher , P . M . 1395 ; Brockman , and Walter Beaby , 1541 j and Skinner , W . M . IS . The business was followed by a capital banquet in the Pillar Hall , the music under the direction of Bro . Turle Lee , the singing of Miss Minnie Chamberlain being much applauded .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

CANTERBURY . Royal Military Lodge ( No . 1449 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . J , VV . Tannery , W . M . j G . Pope , as S . W . ; R . Fairbrother

J . W . j M . Andrews , J . D . ; F . W . Drury , Stwd ., as I . G . ; 11 . Broughton , Stwd . j VV . T . Claydon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C . j E . Cockersell , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Secj J . Person Org . ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . Org ., as I . P . M . j T . H . Blamiers , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas .: T . B . Rossiter

F . M : 072 ; E . Lukey , P . M . 199 , P . P . S . G . D . j VV . Mount , W . M . 31 , C . Richardson , W . M . 972 ; A . W . Southwell , VV . M ., VV . B . Loudon , P . M ., E . G . Walthew , P . M ., s Brown , S . VV ., and VV . Brannon , all ot 1915 j and several other well-known brethren .

Ihe iodge was opened , and alter a ballot had been taken for Mr . Henry Walthew , of Aylesbury and Calcutta , who is about to return to India , the same proving unanimous in Ins favour , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . E . 0 . WalthewP . M . 1 S 15 who initiated into

, , Freemasonry his brother , Mr . I lenry Walthew , the charge being given by the W . M ., and the lecture on the tracing board by Bro , Claydon , P . M ., in their usual well-known styles . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to refreshments .

„ . le "j " *! loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the Health of the Worshipful Master , " and "The Initiate , " were given . Harmony was indulged in and all present appreciated ne line singing of Bros . I . Plant . Bvrnn . nmlmrrf .

1 earson , Laybourne , and others . During the evening reference was made to the unique position in this lodge of a Past Master initiating his own "other , and the initiate was wished every success in his luture career abroad .

EPSOM . Ebbisham Lodge ( No . 2422 ) . —A very sueces _ jui gathering was held in connection with this lodge at »" ¦ Iv . ng s Head Hotel on the 13 th inst ., when the members po eJtAnc , lu . d Bros ' J' Andrews , W . M . ; ] . O'Connell , I-G . O 1 P . M . ; C . P . King , S . W . j VV . J . Green , J . W . ? " ¦ E . G Houndle , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap , j W . Pile . P . P ' f ;' '' •»!•! H . A . P . Genge , S . D . j E . G . Wilson , T i ' ¦ ¦ ' LanKlands , I . G . j J . Jacobs and VV . R . i /; heridge , Stwds . ; T . T . Bucknill , O . C ., M . P ., Dep . \!\; 1 ' . W . Coles , P . G . S . B ., Treas . j " G . Marshall , VV . ¦™> tt Large , li . Capon , and Roland TI . VVard . Visitors : ''"> y 1 ' . West . Dep . Prov . G . M . in chary , ; : F . Pam .

e , I :- ; ' : L " . P . Lovelock , 12 . 6 ; VV . Large , P . P . S . G . D . I u * ' i-, Y : ' Sabine S-IJ- ' 892 ; P . J . Rowland , 2096 ; '• R . Elkm , Stwd . 2157 j J . R . Phillips , I . P . M . 2157 palter Wh . ter , S . W . 1692 ; E . Dixon , P . P . S . G . W . Berks »« ' ! Bucks ; T . A . Hill , P . P . G . Org . j W . W . Lee , "• M . 1 S 97 ; and others . ' » ter the routine business , which followed the opening of ami ! s f e , „ l ! ^ ° . ' W > Pilc - IM ' -G . S . B ., was duly presented t 'galled into the chair by Bro . Andrews'The

follow-. > K oflicers were appointed and invested : Bros . C . P . 1 ' f' n n'A > . - J' Grcen > J-W- ; > ' :- L- G . Houndle , l ' " ('<> , - G Cha P' > Chaplain ; F . W . Coles , P . M ., (__ , _ ' e l ' £ - ' Treasurer ; J . O . Connell , P . M ., P . P . G . \ V _ i-- i & ^"' tary 5 H . A . P . Genge , S . D . ; E . G . , 7 , " *> n , J . D . ; VV . G . Lanirlands . l . G . 7 I . () . Umh ,

0 ,: ;' . ' n IJ 'V , V , 3 . - „ , l 3 urry . VM I ' -P-G . Organist , _ .. *• , Dr . W . R . lythendge and R . H . VVard , P . M . ISrf ' 1 rdsj and A . Rowley , Tyler . The I . P . M ., ''¦ I ,. . y > was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel ^ 1 ireciation of services rendered during the past yearas » mw "' 1 ' 1 glft was a PP ropriately acknowledged . An I , ' behold how good and joyful a thing it is "All 1 sun B ' the lod Ke was formally closed . Uu .-r " i ' " , ^ usjal t"a , ist was Proceeded with . lu ' ' ¦ I . Bucknill , Q . C , M . P ., Deputy Grand Reg .,

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responding for "The Grand Officers , " said that as a busy man he had to get 25 hours work into 24 , and , delighted as he should have been to have remained with them until the last , he had to travel back to town in order to address the Speaker one hour after midnight . They all knew that long before he was elevated to the position of a Grand Officer he had at heart the interest of that lodge . The members did him a great honour in making him the first

Master—an honour he should never forget—and in tint sense the interest of the Ebbisham Lodge would be nearest to his heart , next to his mother lodge . He was glad to see Bro . Cole , P . G . S . B ., present , who was one of the inhabitants of the town who was not only a Mason , but a friend to those who were Masons . Although they were not very numerous , and although perhaps they might now be rolling in wealth , there was always to be found that

hospitality and brotherly love which would never grow less , but more and more as the lodge grew in age and wisdom . The Worshipful Masters in the past had done their best , and the present ruler would follow in the same steps , and with Bro . O'Connell at his elbow could not go far wrong . Bro . F . Coles , P . G . S . B ., proposed " The D . P . G . M . in Charge , " and Bro . F . West , D . P . G . M . in charge , in reply , said it was

not the first time he had replied in that capacity , having done so for over three years on a previous occasion . They could not possibly have a chief who more thoroughly had at heart the principles of Freemasonry than the late Col . Money , with whom he worked so harmoniously . They knew their new Prov . Grand Master by repute , and if he came up to the standard of his predecessors they would have an excellent ruler . In finding an old friend—Bro .

Pile—in the chair , he was reminded that the brethren were keeping up the fabric of the old Masonic Craft by appointing such a distinguished brother , and giving energy and permanency to the Institutions of Freemasonry . The first W . M . had been appointed to one of the most distinguished offices in Grand Lodge , and he hoped that other members of the lodge would obtain the dark blue collar on a future occasion . Surrey was well represented by three collars in

Grand Lodge this year , they were fairly earned . He knew the lodge would go on well under the care of the present W . M ., and he hoped to see continued prosperity for many years to come . Bro . J . Andrews , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of the W . M ,, ' andsaid it was a difficult position to fill , especially to one occupying the chair for the first time . He had known their W . M . for many years , and could call him a friend of

a quarter of a century . They had not disagreed in any matter , and they could each claim to have assisted the other . They were indebted to the W . M . for the manner in which he had helped the lodge in its formation and since . Tne brethren would all join in welcoming Bro . Pile as W . M ., andin looking forward to a very happy period during his year . Bro . W . Pile , P . P . G . S . B ., VV . M ., in response , said he

did not expect , until a few months ago , to be placed in that position , and thanked them for the toast of the VV . M . He was proud indeed that the toast hid fallen into the hands of the I . P . M ., whom he thanked most heartily for his very kind words . He was delighted to be with the brethren , for if he was not present he felt he had lost something . They could understand how he felt as W . M . of that popular and young Iodge , that had bsen recognised

by Grand Lodge and the Province of Surrey . What little he ( the W . M . ) had done had been recognised by the brother on his right ( Bro . West ) on many occasions . So long as they could live happily , and meet happily and Masonically as they did then , so long would Masonry continue a delight , and the position of W . M . an honour . He urged the members to study thc ritual , and work hard in order to arrive at the position he then held . He thanked

them most heartily for the kind reception . Bro . the Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap ., proposed " The I . P . M ., " and said Bro . Andrews had performed his duty admirably , although deterred by illhealth . That gave them every sympathy , and all would join heartily in drinking the toast . Bro . J . Andrews , I . P . M ., said he had often proclaimed himself an old Mason , but it was only in recent years he

had taken a very active part in Masonry , bicause circumstances prevented him before . He had always had Masonry at heart , and he was proud to be the I . P . M . of the lodge , of which he was a founder , founded in his native town . He thanked them for the jewel . He could not claim to be a perfect Mason , or one who had performed his duties in a perfect manner , but he had done his best . lie had received the greatest consideration from the brethren during his year . It had been his practice never to shirk

responsibility , and he hoped his efforts had met with their satisfaction . He was proud to know the lodge flourished , and hoped it would continue to do so . Bro . J . O'Connell , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Sec , proposed "The visitors " in felicitous terms , giving them a hearty reception on behalf of the lodge . Other toasts followed before the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening , the enjoyment ot which was considerably enhanced by the performance of a choice musical programme . HAMPTON COURT . Raymond Thrupp Lodge ( No . 2024 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel on the ist inst . There were present Bros . Walter Haddon , W . M . ; C . Venning Burgess , P . M ., S . W . ; Jabez Church , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Middx ., Treas . ; Charles Graham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; R . Turle , J . D . ; I . Sadler Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . D . MiJdx .. D . C : F . 11 .

Hendricks , l . G . ; A . Swinford F . Smith , Org . ; A . K . Stevens , Stwd . ; N . Mildred , P . M . ; James J . Smith , T . II . Coomber , VV . R . Burgoyne Watts , J . W . Taylor , F . B . Scott , and A . Young , Tyler . Visitors : Bro . J . Barrett , P . M . 1201 ; T . D . Berry , 2030 ; W . II . Making , P . M . 177 S ; 1 ) . Charteris 2319 ; P . Griffith , 250 S ; G . Vardley , P . M . 4 G 3 ; J . Gaze , S . W . 1922 ; VV . F . Burgoyne Watti , S . W . 1 S 3 ; E . Marriot , 1319 J Tl . Parkin , 2000 ; Peed . II . Cozens , and R . T . West , 1744 .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meethaving been read and conlirmed , and the auditor ' s report received and adopted , Bro . C . Venning Burgess , the W . M . elect , was then presented and installed in a highly praiseworthy manner b y Bro . Charles Graham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . The follnving were appointed ollieers for the year , and they were all invested with the exception of thc S . W . and J . VV ., who were unavoidably absent : Bros . F . T . Simson , S . VV . ; VV . Bacon , J . W . j Jabe _ : Church ,

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P . M .. P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . j C . Graham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Secj R . Turle , S . D . ; VV . R . Burgoyne Watts , l . D . ; F . ] . Smith , l . G . ; A . K . Stephens , Stwd . ; F . Swinfnrd , Org . ; J . Sadler Wood , P . M , P . P . G . D . Middx ., D . C . ; and A . Young , Tyler . The customary addresses were very ably rendered by Bro . C . Graham , and he was congratulated for the efficient manner

in which he had carried out the whole of tha installation ceremony . The first duty of the newly-installed Mister was to present Bro . Walter Haddon , the I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he did in a few appropriate words . Bro . Haddon expressed his thanks for the kind appreciation of his services , and said that the je-vel would ever remind him of his year of office and ths many happy

associations . A letter was read from Bro , Lord Gsorge Hamilton , regretting his inability to attend , and a joining member having been proposed for election at the next meeting , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook ot an excellent banquet , which reflected the highest credit on the establishment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly

honoured . The VV . M . submitted the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " making special reference to Bro . Jabez Church , Prov . S . G . W ., and he coupled his name with the toast . In response , Bro . Jabez Church said that he was proud that his name had been associated with the toast . It had

been his privilege and honour to have attends : ! all the consecrations in the province since he had been in office . The Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Lord Gsorgc Hamilton , was a good one , and he had learnt much from him . It was not necessary for him to dilate on the many virtues of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Raymond Thrupp , as they were so well known . The lodge had been well honoured

by the Prov . Grand Lodge , and in conclusion he stated that he was pleased to be one of that body , and a member of the Raymond Thrupp Lodge . Bro . Walter Haddon , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M . " He stated that it was one of the pleasures of his new office ot I . P . M . to submit the toast . In Bro . Venning Burgess they had one of the very best of Masters ,

and no one could be more earnest in Freemasonry , and it was well known in other lodges what he had done for the Craft . He was a good fellow and an excellent friend , and they were all proud of him , and there was not the slightest doubt that he would have a splendid year as their ruler . Bro . C . Venning Burgess , W . M ., responded , remarking that words failed to express adequately what he then felt .

Their's was a very happy lodge , for which he had a great feeling . He was greatly indebted to Bro . Raymond Thrupp for his first office in the lodge , and which was his first in Masonry . It would be his earnest desire to carry out his duties with satisfaction to himself and the brethren . His predecessors were excellent , and if he could follow in their footsteps he would be gratified , but , anyway , what he had

to do would be done to the best of his ability , and in such a way that he hoped no one would ever regret having elected him to the high position of W . M . The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " observing that he was delighted to greet them , and he was honoured with their presence . Visitors were always appreciated there , and they helped to increase the popularity of the lodge . He

joined with the toast the names of Bros . Leach Barrett , Making , Yadley , and Percy Griffiths , whom he asked to respond . Bro . Leach Barrett , P . M . i 2 oi , in reply , said it was a great privilege to him to be present that evening , as he had thc honour of representing the Cornish Lodge , which numbered 50 members , and of which their newly-installed W . M . had

been Master . He earnestly hoped that his year of office in the Raymond Thrupp Lod ? e would bc as pleasant and successful as in the Cornish Lodge . Bro . Venning Burgess had gained honours in Freemasonry , which were increased by his being installed VV . M . on that happy occasion . Bros . W . H . Making , G . Yadley , and Percy Griffith also replied , all bearing testimony to the excellent working

of the Installing Master , Bro . Charles Graham , the lavish hospitality of the members , the kind treatment they had received , and the musical entertainment which had been provided . In giving "The Past Masters , " theW . M . stated that no lodge could prosper without the assistance of Past Masters , and he made special mention of Bro , Sadler Wood , who had made great efforts for the lodge , and he

joined with the toast the names of Bros . Walter Haddon and Mildred . Bro . Walter Haddon , in reply , said that it was an honour to belong to the lodge , to which all the Past Masters had remained loyal , and the longer he knew the lodge the better he liked it . Bro . Mildred , P . M ., also responded in eloquent terms .

'The W . M ., in proposing " The Ollieers , paid a tribute to the excellent work done by the 'Treasurer and Secretary , and in the words of the song which they had had that evening , he thought he wis in good company . Bro . Chas . Graham , P . M ., Sec , replied , observing that he had the lodge at heart , and he hoped it would bs as successful in thc next 10 years as it had been in the last 10 years . Bro . VV . R . Burgoyne Watts , J , I ) ., also responded in a

humorous speech , whi : h elicited much laughter . The happy and successful gathering , for which the W . M . is to be congratulated , was brought to a close with thc Tyler ' s toast . The vocal entertainment was most enjoyable , and was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Frank Swinford , in which the following also took part : Bros . Ernest Marriot , Henry Parkin , and Fred . II . Cozens , but a word of praise is due to Bro . Marriot for his great efforts .

PURFLEET . Tilbury Lodge ( No . 200 G ) . —The first meeting of the season of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 1 S 1 I 1 inst ., at the Royal Hotel . Uro . P . Walker was to have been installed , but owing to the regrettable death of Bro . Walker's daughter that morning , th : cereminy had to be postponed till the next meeting in | unj . A letter of

condolence was sunt to Iiro . Walker , and the injinoers expressed their sympathy with him in his b : reav : m : nt . I ' m : Secretary was also directed to s-md a letter of con ljlcncc tothe family of the hte Br . ) . W . L . Duljeon , wh < had acted SJ well for the ladge as Secretary . since its c maceration , and who had eiidearei himself tu all iu members . Five guineas was voted from the Iod , ; e funis to head Bro .