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presumed , because he was the oldest Past Master of the lodge , and because he was one who had been associated the greatest number of years with their Brother Mills . It gave him great pleasure indeed to be the means of making the presentation , although he regretted that Brother Mills had not the honour of receiving it at the hands of their Provincial Grand Master . He thought they would all agree

with him that it was almost unique for a brother to be 50 years to the day a member of the lodge , and 41 years the Treasurer . Since the day he was' initiated he had never transferred his affection to any other lodge , but had remained faithful to his old love . He then presented the address , which he read as follows : "ToW . Bro . W . P . Mills , M . D ., P . M . 37 G , Treasurer , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk .

We , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , desire to offer our fraternal congratulations to you on attaining the 50 th anniversary of your initiation in our lodge . VVe trust the G . A . O . T . U . may still bless you with health and prosperity , and enable us to have the benefit and pleasure of your counsel and advice for many vears to come . Siened , H . C . Monteith , W . M . ; I

Thwaites , S . W . ; G . Turner , J . VV . ; H . Sidney , Sec , P . P . A . G . D . C ; initiated P . F . Lodge , 522 , June 15 th , 1 S 42 . " The Worshipful Master also expressed gratification at presiding over so large and influential a lodge , assembled to pay tribute to their worthy and respected brother , who had attained bis jubilee year in connection

with the lodge . Bro . Mills , who spoke with evident emotion , acknowledged the gift in brief but appropriate terms , expressing gratitude to the Provincial Grand Master for his kind intention , to the brethren for their presentation , and to the Great Architect of the Universe for preserving him in health and strength to appear amongst them .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —On the 15 th inst . this Iodge met at the Sun Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Willis , VV . M ., but , owing to uncontrollable circumstances , he had not a full complement of officers . The

only work was the raising of Bro . Gatcombe , 20 . 50 , by request , as the two candidates for initiation did not present themselves . Bro . Willis worked the ceremony admirably , and after business was ended , he presided very genially over the supper which followed .

SURBITON . St . Margaret ' s Lodge ( No . 1872 ) . —On the iGth instant the usual meeting of this lodge was held at Maple Hall , when the W . M ., Bro . John Hodgkin , was supported by all his officers , but the attendance of the members generally did not come up to the average , owing to the season . There were present Bros . Cooke , I . P . M . ;

Stanley Hodgkin , S . W . ; Douglas Chester , J . W . ; R . Piper , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . D . Pearse , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; Gardiner , S . D . j Dr . Owst , J . D . ; Dr . Gibbes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., D . C ; Charlton , I . G . ; E . Stillwell , P . M . ; P . M . Gotto , Fawssett , Haram , Garry , and C E . Hodgkin . Visitors : Bros . Sebastian Hart , P . M . 2146 , P . P . G . D .: VV . Drewett , P . M . 889 , 1 G 3 S , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;

Wilson , P . M . 214 G ; Stock , P . M . 255 ; A . M . Levy , VV . M . SS 9 ; Willis , VV . M . 163 S ; Nicholls , I . G . 222 S ; Concannon , F . B . Lewis , and A . VV . Lewis . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Fawssett was passed to the F . C . Degree , and Bro . P . M . Gotto raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., both ceremonies being worked in a hichlv efficient and impressive manner by the VV . M .

After the transaction of incidental business , the brethren made their way to the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , for the summer banquet , which was served in that style which Bro . Sadler always exhibits , and in which he is not excelled . Following upon a most recherche banquet came the customary toasts , which were proposed briefly but with much felicity of expression by the W . M ., whose brevity was

imitated by all who responded , for there were several musical brethren present who contributed in no small degree to the pleasure of the evening by their vocalisation . In proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " Bro . Cooke referred to the meeting when Bro . John Hodgkin was to have been installed in the chair , but was laid low with influenza , and remarked that though his entrance upon office

was , as it were , under a cloud , he had had a brilliant and successful period since he assumed control of the lodge . They had seen how splendidly he upheld the credit of St . Margaret ' s and of the Province of Surrey fur good working , and it was their hope that his year would close as happily as it had so far passed . The Worshipful Master , in reply , said that he was gratified to know that he had given satisfaction , but he had enjoyed

an advantage over some of his predecessors , who were equally well up in the ritual , by reason of having had five initiates so far , and a sixth yet to come . In his efforts to maintain the prestige of the lodge he had been well supported by his officers , and he could not but thank the Deacons especially for the way in which they had helped to carry out the ceremonies . The W . M . also made reference to the services of Bro . Gibbes , P . M ., who was good enough

to act as permanent D . of C , and to whose geniality and attention so much of the comfort they enjoyed was due . The visitors had a most cordial greeting from the W . M . and members of the lodge , and the representatives of the adjoining bodies ( Dobie and Brownrigg ) assured the brethren of the lodge that tbey would do all in their power to help make the forthcoming Provincial Grand Lodge ( to be held at Surbiton ) a success , so far as attendance is concerned .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Peace Hall , when there were present Bros . S . 11 . C . Ashlin , VV . M . ; J . Constable , S . W . ; A . I .. Peace , Treas . ; VV . P . Robotham , Sic ; A . Goodhind , J . D . j T . Barber , l . G . j B . Maskill , T . Livingston , Almoner ; and F . Pine , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . E . Simpson , 1311 ;

J . Turner , 14 S 2 ; and G . Mason , 242 . A ballot was taken for Mr . G . Eland , which having proved successful , he was duly initiated into Freemasonry , the whole of the work being done by the VV . M . The lodge was closed after "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren . 'The brethren afterwards partook of supper in the club room , where a pleasant hour was spent .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Lodge ( No . 946 ) . —The regular meeting ot this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Town Hall , when , in the absence of the

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W . M ., Bro . Lyons , through domestic affiiction , the Worshipful Master ' s chair was occupied by Bro . R . W . Forge , P . M . 1793 , P . P . G . D . C . There were also present liros . E . Hopwood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Mayor Cooke , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . H . Rohrs , P . M . ; W . Beard , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; H . E . Gomme , S . W . ; Robinson , T . W . j Barton , S . D . ; J . A . Oliver , I . G . ; VV . Holland , D . C . ; and Walkley , Tyler .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bro . VV . Langdale , I . P . M . 141 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Feeling reference having been made to the serious loss sustained by thc lamented death of Bto . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . W ., P . G . M ., it was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Hopwood , P . M ., seconded by the S . W ., that a sincere vote of sympathy and condolence be conveyed to Lady Burdett , and family .

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Mount Lebanon Chapter ( No . 73 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on Thursday , the 16 th inst . Amongst the members present were Comps . J . M . McLeod , M . E . Z . ; E . L . P . Valeriani , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; ] . Beddoes , J . elect ; J . Mason , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; M . D . Lowenstark , P . Z . ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . Middx . ;

R . W . Steg ^ les , J . Pearce , H . Belchamber , S . D . Brennan , and others . Visitors : Comps . J . D . Langton , P . Z . 1319 ; Walter Martin , Z . S 79 ; G . Ronchetti , 2021 ; Corrie , Jackson , P . Z . ; E . Storr , P . Z . 704 ; R . J . Harnell , P . S . 2021 ; and VV . W . Lee , S . N . 1524 . The chapter was opened and the minutes confirmed , and Bros . VV . Belchamber and V . F . S . D . Brennan were

exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . J . Block , 946 , was elected a joining member . Comps . E . L . P . Valeriani , M . E . Z . elect , and J . Beddoes , J . elect , were installed into their respective chairs by Comp . VV . II . Lee , P . Z . A jewel was present'd to Comp . J . M . McLeod , I . P . Z ., in recognition of his services during the past year and as a mark of esteem from the members .

The chapter was closed , and an excellent banquet was followed by the customary toasts . Comp . J . M . McLeod , I . P . Z ., proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " and said the toast would be heartily responded to , for Comp . Valeriani was a thorough good Mason , and a very dear friend to all who had the privilege of his acquaintance . He had known the M . E . Z . for a considerable time ,

and was proud to belong to a chapter of which he was the chief . From what they knew of Comp . Valeriani ' s working in the Rothesay Lodge , from the manner in which he had worked up the strength and goodfellowship of that lodge , and from the manner in which he had shown how well he could work for the Masonic Institutions , the members could rest assured they had done well in placing him at the

head of that chapter . Comp . Valeriani represented the chapter at the last Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival , and took up over £ 116 , which for a chapter in the City of London was marvellous , and a striking proof that he endeavoured to set a bright example to others by his Masonic work . Comp . E . L . P . Valeriani , M . E . Z ., in response , said he

did not know how to thank the I . P . Z . for the kind words used in his praise . If he did not know Comp . McLeod so well , he should say he was flattering him , but if their I . P . Z . had said more than he deserved , he should do his utmost to deserve it in the future . He thanked the companions for their kindness in drinking his health . When he was admitted into the chapter he really did not think he

should feel so much at home . There was one thing he would impress upon all Masons , and especially young Masonsalthough Masonry was one of the finest Institutions in which a man could pass his leisure , he must not forget his first duty , but help those who could not help themselves . Comp . J . Beddoes , J ., replied for "Thc H . and J ., " after which the M . E . Z . gave "The P . Z . 's . "

Comp . J . M . McLeod , I . P . Z ., said that in one sense he was sorry to respond , because he had had a very p leasant year of office , and regretted leaving the First Principal ' s chair . He felt that it had been a short year , and that he had failed to a great extent in carrying out the duties . It was kind of the companions to say he had not failed , but if a man had not satisfied himself he could not think he had

satisfied others . Although the flesh was weak , the spirit was willing , and had he not had a very hard time of work , his duties in the chapter might have been performed more to his satisfaction . He trusted to enjoy the associations he had formed in thc chapter , aKhough he had gone into the ranks of the P . Z . ' s , and that nothing would arise to sever

that happy connection . What little he had done he had been glad to do , and the kind expressions of regard towards him , and the handsome jewel presented to him , he should ever esteem and value . He should be pleased to do anything for the chapter in the future , for the kindness he had received from the members would take many years to

repay . In proposing "The Installing Principal , " the M . E . Z . said thev were very happy to secure the services of Comp . Lee , P . Z . Comp . VV . II . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., having returned thanks , slid he had again to assure them , as he had done on former occasions , that anything he could do for that chapter it was always a source of great pleasure to

do . lie had been pleased to be present to install so able , excellent , and worth y a companion into the chair as Comp . Valeriani , and cordially endorsed the remarks made by Comp , McLeod in reference to the M . E . Z . Comp . Valeriani was one whom they were all proud to know ,

and to have tho opportunity of associating with . He thanked the companions for the kind reception given him , and assured thein that it would always be a great pleasure to perform any services for the chapter in the future . "The Exaltees" and " The Visitors" were cordially given and responded to , and the Janitor ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .

Duke of Connaught Chapter ( No . 1524 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Ilotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on VVednesday , the . Sth inst . Present : Comps . ) . II . Hoit , M . E . Z . ; Beasley , II . ; Hodges . ] . ; W . II . Lee , Prov . G . Scribe E . Middx ., Treas . ; N . Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; Simpson , S . N . ; VV . VV . Lee , ist A . S . ; Funstan , P . Z . ; Payne , P . Z . ; Berry , P . Z . ; Read , Van Os , and Turnbull . Comp . J . VV . Long , 19 , was a visitor .

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The chapter having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , a very satisfactory balance-sheet was received and unanimously adopted . The following companions were then installed into their respective chairs by Comp . W . H . Lee P . Z . : Comps . VV . Beasley , M . E . Z . ; J . Hodges , H . ; and W . Simpson , ] . The following officers were invested - Comps . VV . H . ' Lee , P . Z ., Treas . ; N . Green , P . Z ., S . E ' ¦ W . W . Lee , S . N . ; Van Os , ist A . S . ; Read , 2 nd A . S . ¦

and Marsh , P . Z ., Janitor . Chapter was closed , and after an excellent banquet the usual toasts were honoured . Comp . J . H . Hoit , I . P . Z ., in proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " said he had no doubt that when the end of Comp . Beasley's year of office arrived the members would be as well pleased with his efforts as they had been with many preceding him . The M . E . Z . had shown a little of

his stamp , and from what tbey knew of him in the Craft they felt they would have in him a typical First Princi pal . Comp . Beasley had a good store of energy , and would no doubt prove an ornament to the chapter . Comp . VV . Beasley , M . E . Z ., in reply , said it was 13 years ago since he first saw the light of Arch Masonry , at the first meeting after the consecration of the chapter . In a few years he joined many Degrees and Orders , and became an

enthusiast ; but with reference to the work of the chapter , he had not , up to the present time , paid much attention to the ritual . He would , however , endeavour to work to their satisfaction , and work the ritual as he had promised . He hoped that during the coining year a few good and worth y brethren would join them , and he trusted to be able to introduce them . He thanked the companions for the consideration and kindness he had always received , and hoped

it would always be the distinguished characteristic of that chapter . The M . E . Z . then gave "The I . P . Z ., " and said he was sure the toast would be received with acclamation . Comp . Hoit , I . P . Z ., was of some years' standing in the chapter , and by his kindness and geniality had won the respect and esteem of all the members . He had therefore great pleasure on their behalf in presenting Comp . Hoit with a jewel , and

trusted he would be spared many years to wear it , and enjoy the good fellowship and concord existing in the chapter . Comp . J . H . Hoit , I . P . Z ., said he did not know how to reply for the kind manner in which the M . E . Z . had spoken of him , and in which the companions had received the toast . He could only tell them that he appreciated their kindness from the bottom of his heart , and that that day was the climax of bis ambition in Masonry . When he attained the

chair of M . E . Z ., he thought his pleasure could not he greater , but he should never forget the kindly presentation of the jewel on the present occasion . He should remain in the chapter as long as he had a breath of life , and hoped to enjoy the company of the companions for many years . Comp . I . VV . Long , 19 , replied for " The Visitor , " after which "The P . Z . 's" was duly honoured . Comp . VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., in response , said the M . E . Z .

had made kind allusion to the services he had rendered to the chapter for many years past . He could assure the companions he took as great an interest in the chapter as he did when installed as the First Principal many years ago . During the last few years he had acted in the capacity of Treasurer , and had received the support and assistance of

the members . He was pleased to say the finances were in a flourishing condition , there being a good balance in hand and no liabilities outstanding . He thanked them for the confidence reposed in him , and would use his best endeavours in the future for the welfare of the chapter . "The Officers" was duly honoured , and the J anitor ' s toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

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Royal Naval Lodge ( No . 239 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge was held at Mark Masons'Hall , Great Queen-street , VV . C , on Monday , the 20 th inst ., when Bro . VVm . Shurmur was installed as W . M . by Bro . C F . Matier , G . Sec , and the lodge had a welcome addition of eight new members . Amongst the members present were Bros . P . F . Portway , VV . M . ; Wm . Shurmur , S . W . ; C . F . Bourne , J . W . ; A . Berenbcrg , M . O . ; A . I . Hone-Goldney ,

bee ; B . Nicholson , the Earl of Euston , D . G . M . ; C F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec . ; J . Speller , S . B . Wilson , P . G . T ., Treas . ; N . Fortescue , J . Holland , P . Trickett , C . H . Bestow , C . MacColla , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . L . Mather , P . G . Treas . ; Capt . IC . M . Money , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Vincent , A . G . D . C . ; J . Pinder , P . P . G . M . O . East Anglia ; | . Barnett , VV . M . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . W . Lee , and others .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the following brethren were advanced to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . I . L . Mather , P . G . Treas .: Bros . Percy Trickett , C . H . Bestow , Chas . MacColla , and VV . C . Mann , Bros . Jas . Speller , N . Fortescue , J . Holland , and B . Nicholson were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . C F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec , then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . William Shurmur as W . M . in

unimpressive manner . I he following officers were invested : Bros . C F . Bourne , S . VV . ; A . Berenberg , J . VV . ; J . Speller , M . O . ; B . Nicholson , S . O . ; J . Holland , J . O . ; S . B . Wilson , P . G . T ., Treasurer ; N . Fortescue , R . of M . ; A . I . Hone-Goldney , Sec ; C . II . Bestow , S . D . ; P . Trickett , J . D . ; VV . C . Mann , I . G . ; C . MacColla , Stwd . ; and Rawles , Tyler . The lodge was closed , anda banquet was atterwards held at Freemasons' Tavern , and was followed by the usual

toasts . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec , replying for "The Grand Officers , " said the toast comprised the body of noble and distingu shed brethren who had for the last 35 years supported with dignity the Institution under whose banner they had met , and that they had supported it nobly and well no further proof was needed than their presence that evening . In 1 SG 1— about his first official connection with the Order—they were in the cold shade of opposition and

were looked upon with a large amount of suspicion . They had now achieved a very handsome local habitation and he thought they had achieved an honourable name . They were close to Grand Lodge itself and only the length of a dinner table divided them from their mother , the Grand Lodge ot England . They were honoured with those brethren of light and leading who had accepted Grand Office in the Craft > and those brethren had also accepted Grand Office in the Mark , and the M . W . Grand Master in the Craft was their