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the excellent work he had witnessed , and upon the magnificcnt p lace which had been appropriated for their lodge meetings by the late Rev . C . E . Mayo . The next business was to present the retiring Master with a handsome jewel , unanimously voted b y the brethren . This was done by the Worshipful Master in a short but very appropriate speech , and was suitably acknowledged by the l-P-M .
. _ Some capital songs enlivened the evening , the brethren dispersing' after having enjoyed a thoroughly happy day . Among the visitors were Bros . C . E . Keyser , P . M . 404 , j G . O . England ; Charles Bullock , P . M . 504 , P . G . Sec . Herts ; E . Bridgland , 1355 ; D . C . Gillespie , 754 ; S .
Eleson , P . M . 507 ; John Larkin , W . M . 1657 ; H . Newland , P . M . 2 S ; W . Pearson , 163 ; VV . T . Ross , 170 S ; J- Kift . 7 i J- H . Moggeridge , 1 S 21 ; A . Canck , P . M . 105 G ; VV . H . Hook , P . M . iSG ; C . F . Ellis , 1912 J and J . C . Phillips , P . M . 11 S 5 . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
CLACTON-ON-SEA . St . Osyth ' s Priory Lodge ( No . 2063 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 17 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Bro . W . F . Reed presiding- There was a good attendance of officers , brethren , and visitors , and the ceremony of passing Bro . C . F . J . Barker was neatly performed by the W . M . The ballot for
the W . M . for the ensuing year was taken , and proved to be unanimous in favour of Bro . J . Starling , S . W . In announcing the result of the ballot , the W . M . referred in complimentary terms to the way Bro . Starling had hitherto assisted in the working of the lodge , and hoped his health would enable him to discharge the duties of the chair in that large and developing lodge . Bro . Starling suitably replied . The
selection of Treasurer again fell on Bro . John Mann , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . Sec , who has held the position without intermission since the consecration of the lodge in 1 SS 4 . Bro . R . Pollard was also re-elected Tyler . The by-laws having been read by Bro . D . Mackenzie , the Secretary , a letter was read from Bro . M . H . Page , J . W ., regretting having to resign that position , owing to his removal to Dedham . Sincere regret at the loss of Bro . Page was expressed , and ,
on the proposition of Bro . Allen , the resignation was accepted , lt was resolved that a Past Master's jewel be presented to Bro . Reed at the next meeting . The business terminated with " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges 51 , 105 G , i 592 i and 1799 . A banquet afterwards took place , and the usual Masonic toasts ably given . Harmony was well sustained by Bros . Berg , Finer , Wilkinson , C V . Harman , Starling , and others .
DERBY . Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gowerstreet , on Wednesday , the Sth instant , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Wright , W . M . j J . Jones , S . W . j G . R . VVard , J . W . j Rev . T . Orrell , Chap . ; A . Butterworth , Sec . ; W . W . Haywood , S . D . ; S . Tinkler , J . D . ; B . Toft , D . C ; W . Forman , Org . ; H . J . Burdett and J . VV . Whitton , Stwds . ; T . Day , Tyler ; T . R . Gee ,
P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C Webster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Copestick , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . VV . Brigg P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; B . Varley , H . G . Wright , j . Riches , J . O . Cowlishaw , G . S . Sims , J . W . Cowlishaw , W . Todd , G . Tarver , A . Frazer , W . W . Bothamley , W . N . Toft , and A . Smith . Visitors : Bros . W . Mortimer , 13 SG ; J . Rust ,
VV . M . 107 j J . B . Waring , P . M . 523 , 20 S 1 j T . Gledhill , J . W . 25 S ; Rev . H . Price , W . M . 253 ; A . Eaton , VV . M . 802 ; VV . H . Thompson , ig ; F . F . Lehmann , 591 ; L . N . Simms , P . M . 591 ; H . J . Shelley , P . M . 19 S 1 ; T . Clark , 6 S ( S . C . ); E . Naylor , P . M . 1776 ; G . Davis , D . C . 2357 ; VV . Leach , 40 S ; J . C . Burbage , P . M . 319 ; T . Lawton , P . M . 220 j W . Brennand , G 73 ; J . Hall , 9 SG
C . Fletcher , 10 S 5 ; H . Slater , S 02 ; E . G . Prothero , P . M . 237 ; and others . Thc minutes of thc last meeting having been read and conlirmed , Bro . Cowlishaw was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in a most impressive manner by the VV . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the widow of a former worthy member of the lodge .
The lodge was closed , and after " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , tlie brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given from the Chair , and du ' . y honoured , the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge was responded to by Bro . W . J . Piper , P . M . S 02 , who together with Bro . J . Bland , P . M .,
who proposed " The Visiting Brethren , took occasion to refer in pleasant terms to the holding of the meetings of the A . M . C of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows in the ancient town of Derby , to which body the greater part of the visitors were accredited , and who had given the Arboretum Lodge the honour of their presence in such large numbers . Hope was expressed that their labours would
nave a happy and useful ending , and all be spared to return in safety to their respective towns . Interesting responses were made by Bros , j . Rust , W . M . 107 ; J . B . Waring , P . M . ; Mellow , Main , and others . . Various other toasts were proposed and heartily received , including "The W . M . " and "The Past Masters of the l ^> d ge , " and a most enjoyable evening was spent , the visitors being delighted with their reception .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th instant , at the J idsbury Hotel . There were present Bros . C . E . 'Towell , w . M . j G . S . Smith , P . M . ; Fred . Stretch . S . W . ; John . 'etcher , J . W . j G . Myers , Sec ; A . K . Boothroyd , h-L > . ; 1 . M . Veal . l . D .: lohn Walker . l . G .: 1 . Sharoles
and J . Wards , Stewards ; H . G . VVard , Henry Shuter , J . ; awrenson , VV . Sharpies , VV . Jeppson , VV . F . Clegg , ft . ' 'tton , and J . J . Booth . Visitors : Bros . Ralph Betley , { 3 . 35 , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Hancock , 992 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . N'choll , P . M . 1170 , P . P . G . T . East Lanes . ; W . W . Webster , P . M . 17 . 3 ; W . Cole , P . M . 15 SS ; S . Irwin Hiomson , l . P . M . 2 ioy ; 1 . Woodward , W . M . 1325 ; John
f'acCallum , I . P . M . 1993 ; F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; E . ftckc , i , . . Pochin , P . M . 1375 , P . P . G . Reg . ; and 'nomas Cavanah , P . M . 1 G 33 . C c ° ' / -. Stretch , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was installed by Bro . 1 ' , ' . Smith , P . M ., Bro . Towell presenting the working ' °° f » i each Degree , and Bro . John Fletcher , VV . M . 1070 , ¦"" tressed the Wardens and brethren . The W . M . invested
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and addressed in a perfect manner his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . C . E . Towell , I . P . M . j G . A . Myers , P . M ., S . W . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . J . G . W . East Lanes ., Treas . ; James M . Veal , Sec . ; John Walker , S . D . ; F . Thomas , J . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., D . of C . ; N . F . Clegg , Org . ; James Ward , I . G . j lames Sharpies , R . Fitton , VV . Sharpies
and F . Morgan , Stewards . Bro . John Fletcher , W . M ., was appointed the Charity Representative . The Auditors' report of the balance-sheet was discussed and adopted , and we are pleased to record the very favourable condition in which the lodge stands in the second year of its existence . It is perfectly free from debt , having a cash balance in hind , and has contributed £ 35 to several Masonic Charities .
At the close of the installation the brethren had supper , when the usual toasts were given and responded to . During the evening a most unique and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Clare Edgar Towell , I . P . M ., which bore the following inscription : "Presented by the brethren of the Doric Lodge , 2359 , to Bro . C E . Towell , P . M ., for the zeal and ability with which he managed the affairs of the lodge during 1891-2 . " The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
DOVER . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 199 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the Gth inst ., and a eoodly number assembled , there being present Bros . T . A . Dartnall , VV . M . ; Watson Walker , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; E . C . Fielding , J . W . ; E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,
Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; J . VV . Best , S . D . ; H . H . Goodwin , J . D . ; Walter Thomas , I . G . j Leonard March , Tyler ; G . Church , P . M . ; J . W . Busey , P . M . ; G . J . Busey , W . W . Burkett , P . M . 120 S ; W . Slurp , P . M . ; Miller Overton , Oxenham , Walter , Beach , Wynne , Norwell , and others . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Bent , P . M . 7 S 4 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; A . M . McTosh , P . M .
1096 ; H . Drew , VV . M . 1096 ; S . Sanders , P . M . 1015 , P . G . Std . ; W . D . Drake , VV . M . 2195 ; J . E . Shand , P . M . 1563 , Sec . 2036 ; and others . The lodge was opened , and after preliminaries , the audit report was adopted . Bro . Terson , P . M ., Sec , then installed Bro . Walter Walker into the chair in a very able manner , who very efficiently appointed and invested his officers
as follows : Bros . A . T . Dartnall , I . P . M . ; C E . Fielding , S . W . ; VV . J . Best , J . VV . ; V . S . Vickers , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M .. P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; H . H . Goodwin , S . D . ; Walter Thomas , J . D . ; F . W . Prescott , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; F . A . Clarke , Org . ; C Miller Overton , I . G . ; E . M . Stevens and A . Boyle , Stwds . ; and
L . March , Tyler . The brethren then banqueted in an adjoining room , excellently served b y Bro . Dartnall . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed in a succinct but earnest manner by the W . M ., and duly honoured . The toast of " The Visitors " was well received . Bro . J . E . Shand—who had travelled purposely from
London to witness the installation of his friend , the W . M . —and others replied , all being evidently happy and pleased with their visit to Dover . After the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren , about 60 in number , separated . Madame Minnie Curtis added to the enjoyment of the company by some high-class singing , assisted hy some of the brethren of the lodge .
HARROW STATION . Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . J OSUORN , P . P . G . Std . Br . —The installation meeting of this Iodge took place on Saturday , the iSth inst ., at the Railway Hotel , when a presentation was made to Bro . John Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , to mark the appreciation of the members for his services , and their
personal esteem and regard for him . The members present included Bros . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., VV . M . ; C J . Davison , S . W . ; Gaskin , P . M ., acting J . W . ; W . Hurran , Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; W . W . Lee , S . D . ; H . Banks , J . D . ; W . J . Ball , I . G . ; J . J . Wrathall and C G . Gray , Stwds : ; T . I . Bird , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; O . J . Von Holtorp , Prov . G . D . C . ; 1 .
Hughes , P . M . ; E . VV . Mayne ; and H . H . Room , P . G . Sec . Visitors : Bros . A . Weston , 101 ; W . H . Dresden , VV . M . 1 G 02 ; F . Smallbones , 1839 ; J . Banker , P . M . 115 S ; J . R . Cordell , P . M . S 13 ; VV . Martin , P . M . S 79 ; R . A . Homan , P . M . 1602 ; I . C . Edmunds , P . M . 1507 ; A . Clark , I . P . M . 2397 ; H . Willsmer , 15 G 7 ; A . Meyatt , 1567 ; T . V . Fenn , 1567 ; S . Pardoe , 1585 ; R . Harris ,
1135 ; and A . Carter , P . M . 77 , P . P . J . G . D . Kent . The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit Committee's report received and adopted . Bro . Chas . C . Davison was installed as W . M . by Iiro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . D ., who performed the ceremony in a very able and impressive manner . The following officers were appointed and invested .: Bros . P . Young , S . VV . ; VV . VV .
Lee , J . W . ; VVm . Hurran , Treas . ; John Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . Banks , S . D . ; VV . J . Ball , J . D . ; James Bayne , l . G . ; J . J . Wrathall , D . C ; C . G . Gray and G . Watts , Stsvds . ; and J . Very , Tyler . Bros . Holborow and Janetzky were raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . Bio . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., I . P . M ., then said that during his year of office the brethren had expressed a
desire to recognise the kindness they had received from Bro . John Osborn , P . M ., Sec , and the services he had rendered to the lodge . He was happy to say that every member had taken part in the project . As they were all aware , Bro . Osborn , P . M ., had discharged all the duties of his office with geniality and courtesy , and besides materially increasing the welfare of the lodge , bid endeared himself
to all the members . On behalf ot the lodge , he had to ask Bro . Osborn , P . M ., Secretary , to accept a purse containing a cheque , and also an address which had been beautifully illuminated . It was their unanimous wish that the Great Architect would spare Bro . Osborn for many years to continue his connection with thelodge , and to enjoy the friendship of those who had such deep feelings of respect
and love for him . The inscription on the address was as follows : " VVe , the undersigned brethren , members of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1897 , in the Province of Middlesex , at a meeting held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , this 18 th day of June , 1892 , present to our well-beloved Bro . John Osborn , P . M . 1297 and 1602 , P . P . G . Std , Br . of Middx ., P . Z . 1 G 02 , a purse of money as a mark of our
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esteem and high appreciation of his valued and lengthy services as Secretary of the lodge , and we hope the Great Architect of the Universe will grant him health and strength that he may long continue to hold the appointment . " Bro . J . Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , who spoke with deep emotion , said that was the greatest surprise he had ever experienced , and consequently he was at a loss to
express his feelings . He would , however , say he thanked them sincerely and heartily , and especially Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., for his kind remarks . Why he should have had that mark of their appreciation he was unable to say . He had endeavoured to do his duty as Secretary , because as a Mason he felt that when he occupied an office he should do his utmost without hope of reward . He regarded
that testimonial as meaning more than appreciation for his secretarial duties , and he hoped he should continue to live in the hearts of all the members as long as God spared his life . The W . M . presented Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's jewel , which was appropriately acknowledged . The lodge was closed , and after banquet the customary
toasts were Honoured . Bro . H . H . Room , Prov . G . Sec , in response to the toast of " The Deputy Prov . G . Master in charge , and the Prov . Grand Officers , " said it was always a great pleasure to reply to that toast . It was a comprehensive toast and would have been more so a few weeks ago , for there was a name now omitted which would never be forgotten in Middlesex .
The Deputy Prov . G . Master in charge would have been pleased had he been present , but his heart was with them , for he took the greatest interest in the minutest detail connected with the province . The Citadel Lodge had given him a text upon which he could speak on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers by affording excellent illustrations . The members had honoured a Prov . Grand Officer that evening
whom they esteemed and loved in the person of the Secretary . It would be impossible for him ( Bro . Room ) to carry on his work if he was not supported by the Secretaries of the lodges and epecially by his esteemed friend , the excellent Secretary of that lodge . There was another Prov . Grand Officer who was also a splendid Secretary elsewhere—Bro . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . —wh j had rendered the ceremony of
installation that evening in a beautiful manner . In Bro . Von Holtorp , P . M ., they had a Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies than whom it would be impossible to find one better , and the members would have an opportunity at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting of seeing what he could do . Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., set an example to many by the way he entertained them with musio last year . In theW . M . the brethren had made a
good selection and he asked them to support him by finding him plenty of work , and a good surplus at the end of his year . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next submitted by Bro . Wright , I . P . M . He said they had an able and popular Master , ready and willing to do the work , and he was confident that under the ruling of Bro . Davison the lodge would prosper and the members would enjoy his term of office .
Bro . C . J . Davison , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . sincerely for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their cordial reception of it . It would be his endeavour , to the best of his ability , to do all that was required of him , and with the assistance of the Past Masters , he hoped to follow in their steps , and be ranked amongst them at the end of his year .
Bros . W . H . Dresden , VV . M . 1 G 02 ; Adolphus Clark , I . P . M . 2397 ; and T . C Edmunds responded for "The Visitors , " after which the Worshipful Master gave "The Installing Master . " Bro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B ., in response , said he had been delighted to perform the ceremony in order to show that
his professions of being ready to do anything for the lodge were a reality . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers" were given , and the proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast . Under the direction of Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., a selection of music was given , in which the following brethren assisted : Bros . Arthur Weston , R . Harris , S . Wright , and Horace G . Banks . S . D .
IPSWICH . Perfect Friendship Lodge ( No . 37 6 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the iGth inst ., was the occasion of a large gathering of brethren to do honour to an event which rarely happens in the history of a lodge—the 50 th anniversary of the initiation of a prominent and active member ,
Bro . Dr . VV . P . Mills , whoentered the lodge on VVednesday , the 15 th June , 1842 . To mark this jubilee in Masonic life , the members of the lodge presented Bro . Mills with a beautifully illuminated address , framed in oak . The design is most artistic and tasteful . The presentation was made at the conclusion of the lodge business . The VV . M ., Bro . H . C . Monteith , presided , supported by all his officers , and
amongst those present were Bros . N . Tracy , P . G . Sec . ; S . R . Anness , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . B . Fraser , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; A . A . Bennett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; and Rev . R . ti . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . Chap . England . The visitors included Bros . R . K . Casley , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . D . ; 11 . C Casley , P . M . 114 , P . P . J . G . W . ; C . G . Hayward , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Tidbury , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;
B . P . Grimsey , P . M . and Sec 114 , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . Ashwin , 114 ; G . T . Pick , P . M . 959 ; II . Cockrell , J . W . 225 ; C . Byford , P . M . 959 , P . P . G . S . B . ; George Abbott , P . M . 225 , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Talbot , P . M . 225 , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others . Bro . N . Tracy , who made the presentation , said that the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Lord I lenniker , who had promised
to present the address , had written to him as follows : " I somehow caught cold on Sunday , and the chill has brought back some of the symptoms of the illness from which 1 suffered after influenza . 1 therefore think it wiser not to attempt to go to Ipswich to-morrow . 1 am anxious not to bc laid up again , and 1 think a few days' care will set me right . 1 am sure Bro . Mills will understand my great regret not to be at the lodge to make the presentation .
We all hope that he may be spared many years to give his valuable aid to the best interests of the Masonic Craft . " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . C . J . Martin had also written , stating that his presence at thc Ely Diocesan Conference precluded his attendance ; and Bro . Boby was unable to attend through illness . Bro . Tracy went on to say that , consequently , the duty ot making the presentation had fallen upon him , partly , he
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the excellent work he had witnessed , and upon the magnificcnt p lace which had been appropriated for their lodge meetings by the late Rev . C . E . Mayo . The next business was to present the retiring Master with a handsome jewel , unanimously voted b y the brethren . This was done by the Worshipful Master in a short but very appropriate speech , and was suitably acknowledged by the l-P-M .
. _ Some capital songs enlivened the evening , the brethren dispersing' after having enjoyed a thoroughly happy day . Among the visitors were Bros . C . E . Keyser , P . M . 404 , j G . O . England ; Charles Bullock , P . M . 504 , P . G . Sec . Herts ; E . Bridgland , 1355 ; D . C . Gillespie , 754 ; S .
Eleson , P . M . 507 ; John Larkin , W . M . 1657 ; H . Newland , P . M . 2 S ; W . Pearson , 163 ; VV . T . Ross , 170 S ; J- Kift . 7 i J- H . Moggeridge , 1 S 21 ; A . Canck , P . M . 105 G ; VV . H . Hook , P . M . iSG ; C . F . Ellis , 1912 J and J . C . Phillips , P . M . 11 S 5 . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
CLACTON-ON-SEA . St . Osyth ' s Priory Lodge ( No . 2063 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 17 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Bro . W . F . Reed presiding- There was a good attendance of officers , brethren , and visitors , and the ceremony of passing Bro . C . F . J . Barker was neatly performed by the W . M . The ballot for
the W . M . for the ensuing year was taken , and proved to be unanimous in favour of Bro . J . Starling , S . W . In announcing the result of the ballot , the W . M . referred in complimentary terms to the way Bro . Starling had hitherto assisted in the working of the lodge , and hoped his health would enable him to discharge the duties of the chair in that large and developing lodge . Bro . Starling suitably replied . The
selection of Treasurer again fell on Bro . John Mann , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . Sec , who has held the position without intermission since the consecration of the lodge in 1 SS 4 . Bro . R . Pollard was also re-elected Tyler . The by-laws having been read by Bro . D . Mackenzie , the Secretary , a letter was read from Bro . M . H . Page , J . W ., regretting having to resign that position , owing to his removal to Dedham . Sincere regret at the loss of Bro . Page was expressed , and ,
on the proposition of Bro . Allen , the resignation was accepted , lt was resolved that a Past Master's jewel be presented to Bro . Reed at the next meeting . The business terminated with " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges 51 , 105 G , i 592 i and 1799 . A banquet afterwards took place , and the usual Masonic toasts ably given . Harmony was well sustained by Bros . Berg , Finer , Wilkinson , C V . Harman , Starling , and others .
DERBY . Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gowerstreet , on Wednesday , the Sth instant , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Wright , W . M . j J . Jones , S . W . j G . R . VVard , J . W . j Rev . T . Orrell , Chap . ; A . Butterworth , Sec . ; W . W . Haywood , S . D . ; S . Tinkler , J . D . ; B . Toft , D . C ; W . Forman , Org . ; H . J . Burdett and J . VV . Whitton , Stwds . ; T . Day , Tyler ; T . R . Gee ,
P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C Webster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Copestick , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . VV . Brigg P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; B . Varley , H . G . Wright , j . Riches , J . O . Cowlishaw , G . S . Sims , J . W . Cowlishaw , W . Todd , G . Tarver , A . Frazer , W . W . Bothamley , W . N . Toft , and A . Smith . Visitors : Bros . W . Mortimer , 13 SG ; J . Rust ,
VV . M . 107 j J . B . Waring , P . M . 523 , 20 S 1 j T . Gledhill , J . W . 25 S ; Rev . H . Price , W . M . 253 ; A . Eaton , VV . M . 802 ; VV . H . Thompson , ig ; F . F . Lehmann , 591 ; L . N . Simms , P . M . 591 ; H . J . Shelley , P . M . 19 S 1 ; T . Clark , 6 S ( S . C . ); E . Naylor , P . M . 1776 ; G . Davis , D . C . 2357 ; VV . Leach , 40 S ; J . C . Burbage , P . M . 319 ; T . Lawton , P . M . 220 j W . Brennand , G 73 ; J . Hall , 9 SG
C . Fletcher , 10 S 5 ; H . Slater , S 02 ; E . G . Prothero , P . M . 237 ; and others . Thc minutes of thc last meeting having been read and conlirmed , Bro . Cowlishaw was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in a most impressive manner by the VV . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the widow of a former worthy member of the lodge .
The lodge was closed , and after " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , tlie brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given from the Chair , and du ' . y honoured , the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge was responded to by Bro . W . J . Piper , P . M . S 02 , who together with Bro . J . Bland , P . M .,
who proposed " The Visiting Brethren , took occasion to refer in pleasant terms to the holding of the meetings of the A . M . C of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows in the ancient town of Derby , to which body the greater part of the visitors were accredited , and who had given the Arboretum Lodge the honour of their presence in such large numbers . Hope was expressed that their labours would
nave a happy and useful ending , and all be spared to return in safety to their respective towns . Interesting responses were made by Bros , j . Rust , W . M . 107 ; J . B . Waring , P . M . ; Mellow , Main , and others . . Various other toasts were proposed and heartily received , including "The W . M . " and "The Past Masters of the l ^> d ge , " and a most enjoyable evening was spent , the visitors being delighted with their reception .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th instant , at the J idsbury Hotel . There were present Bros . C . E . 'Towell , w . M . j G . S . Smith , P . M . ; Fred . Stretch . S . W . ; John . 'etcher , J . W . j G . Myers , Sec ; A . K . Boothroyd , h-L > . ; 1 . M . Veal . l . D .: lohn Walker . l . G .: 1 . Sharoles
and J . Wards , Stewards ; H . G . VVard , Henry Shuter , J . ; awrenson , VV . Sharpies , VV . Jeppson , VV . F . Clegg , ft . ' 'tton , and J . J . Booth . Visitors : Bros . Ralph Betley , { 3 . 35 , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Hancock , 992 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . N'choll , P . M . 1170 , P . P . G . T . East Lanes . ; W . W . Webster , P . M . 17 . 3 ; W . Cole , P . M . 15 SS ; S . Irwin Hiomson , l . P . M . 2 ioy ; 1 . Woodward , W . M . 1325 ; John
f'acCallum , I . P . M . 1993 ; F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; E . ftckc , i , . . Pochin , P . M . 1375 , P . P . G . Reg . ; and 'nomas Cavanah , P . M . 1 G 33 . C c ° ' / -. Stretch , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was installed by Bro . 1 ' , ' . Smith , P . M ., Bro . Towell presenting the working ' °° f » i each Degree , and Bro . John Fletcher , VV . M . 1070 , ¦"" tressed the Wardens and brethren . The W . M . invested
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and addressed in a perfect manner his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . C . E . Towell , I . P . M . j G . A . Myers , P . M ., S . W . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . J . G . W . East Lanes ., Treas . ; James M . Veal , Sec . ; John Walker , S . D . ; F . Thomas , J . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., D . of C . ; N . F . Clegg , Org . ; James Ward , I . G . j lames Sharpies , R . Fitton , VV . Sharpies
and F . Morgan , Stewards . Bro . John Fletcher , W . M ., was appointed the Charity Representative . The Auditors' report of the balance-sheet was discussed and adopted , and we are pleased to record the very favourable condition in which the lodge stands in the second year of its existence . It is perfectly free from debt , having a cash balance in hind , and has contributed £ 35 to several Masonic Charities .
At the close of the installation the brethren had supper , when the usual toasts were given and responded to . During the evening a most unique and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Clare Edgar Towell , I . P . M ., which bore the following inscription : "Presented by the brethren of the Doric Lodge , 2359 , to Bro . C E . Towell , P . M ., for the zeal and ability with which he managed the affairs of the lodge during 1891-2 . " The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
DOVER . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 199 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the Gth inst ., and a eoodly number assembled , there being present Bros . T . A . Dartnall , VV . M . ; Watson Walker , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; E . C . Fielding , J . W . ; E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,
Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; J . VV . Best , S . D . ; H . H . Goodwin , J . D . ; Walter Thomas , I . G . j Leonard March , Tyler ; G . Church , P . M . ; J . W . Busey , P . M . ; G . J . Busey , W . W . Burkett , P . M . 120 S ; W . Slurp , P . M . ; Miller Overton , Oxenham , Walter , Beach , Wynne , Norwell , and others . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Bent , P . M . 7 S 4 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; A . M . McTosh , P . M .
1096 ; H . Drew , VV . M . 1096 ; S . Sanders , P . M . 1015 , P . G . Std . ; W . D . Drake , VV . M . 2195 ; J . E . Shand , P . M . 1563 , Sec . 2036 ; and others . The lodge was opened , and after preliminaries , the audit report was adopted . Bro . Terson , P . M ., Sec , then installed Bro . Walter Walker into the chair in a very able manner , who very efficiently appointed and invested his officers
as follows : Bros . A . T . Dartnall , I . P . M . ; C E . Fielding , S . W . ; VV . J . Best , J . VV . ; V . S . Vickers , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M .. P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; H . H . Goodwin , S . D . ; Walter Thomas , J . D . ; F . W . Prescott , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; F . A . Clarke , Org . ; C Miller Overton , I . G . ; E . M . Stevens and A . Boyle , Stwds . ; and
L . March , Tyler . The brethren then banqueted in an adjoining room , excellently served b y Bro . Dartnall . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed in a succinct but earnest manner by the W . M ., and duly honoured . The toast of " The Visitors " was well received . Bro . J . E . Shand—who had travelled purposely from
London to witness the installation of his friend , the W . M . —and others replied , all being evidently happy and pleased with their visit to Dover . After the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren , about 60 in number , separated . Madame Minnie Curtis added to the enjoyment of the company by some high-class singing , assisted hy some of the brethren of the lodge .
HARROW STATION . Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . J OSUORN , P . P . G . Std . Br . —The installation meeting of this Iodge took place on Saturday , the iSth inst ., at the Railway Hotel , when a presentation was made to Bro . John Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , to mark the appreciation of the members for his services , and their
personal esteem and regard for him . The members present included Bros . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., VV . M . ; C J . Davison , S . W . ; Gaskin , P . M ., acting J . W . ; W . Hurran , Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; W . W . Lee , S . D . ; H . Banks , J . D . ; W . J . Ball , I . G . ; J . J . Wrathall and C G . Gray , Stwds : ; T . I . Bird , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; O . J . Von Holtorp , Prov . G . D . C . ; 1 .
Hughes , P . M . ; E . VV . Mayne ; and H . H . Room , P . G . Sec . Visitors : Bros . A . Weston , 101 ; W . H . Dresden , VV . M . 1 G 02 ; F . Smallbones , 1839 ; J . Banker , P . M . 115 S ; J . R . Cordell , P . M . S 13 ; VV . Martin , P . M . S 79 ; R . A . Homan , P . M . 1602 ; I . C . Edmunds , P . M . 1507 ; A . Clark , I . P . M . 2397 ; H . Willsmer , 15 G 7 ; A . Meyatt , 1567 ; T . V . Fenn , 1567 ; S . Pardoe , 1585 ; R . Harris ,
1135 ; and A . Carter , P . M . 77 , P . P . J . G . D . Kent . The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit Committee's report received and adopted . Bro . Chas . C . Davison was installed as W . M . by Iiro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . D ., who performed the ceremony in a very able and impressive manner . The following officers were appointed and invested .: Bros . P . Young , S . VV . ; VV . VV .
Lee , J . W . ; VVm . Hurran , Treas . ; John Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . Banks , S . D . ; VV . J . Ball , J . D . ; James Bayne , l . G . ; J . J . Wrathall , D . C ; C . G . Gray and G . Watts , Stsvds . ; and J . Very , Tyler . Bros . Holborow and Janetzky were raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . Bio . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., I . P . M ., then said that during his year of office the brethren had expressed a
desire to recognise the kindness they had received from Bro . John Osborn , P . M ., Sec , and the services he had rendered to the lodge . He was happy to say that every member had taken part in the project . As they were all aware , Bro . Osborn , P . M ., had discharged all the duties of his office with geniality and courtesy , and besides materially increasing the welfare of the lodge , bid endeared himself
to all the members . On behalf ot the lodge , he had to ask Bro . Osborn , P . M ., Secretary , to accept a purse containing a cheque , and also an address which had been beautifully illuminated . It was their unanimous wish that the Great Architect would spare Bro . Osborn for many years to continue his connection with thelodge , and to enjoy the friendship of those who had such deep feelings of respect
and love for him . The inscription on the address was as follows : " VVe , the undersigned brethren , members of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1897 , in the Province of Middlesex , at a meeting held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , this 18 th day of June , 1892 , present to our well-beloved Bro . John Osborn , P . M . 1297 and 1602 , P . P . G . Std , Br . of Middx ., P . Z . 1 G 02 , a purse of money as a mark of our
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esteem and high appreciation of his valued and lengthy services as Secretary of the lodge , and we hope the Great Architect of the Universe will grant him health and strength that he may long continue to hold the appointment . " Bro . J . Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , who spoke with deep emotion , said that was the greatest surprise he had ever experienced , and consequently he was at a loss to
express his feelings . He would , however , say he thanked them sincerely and heartily , and especially Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., for his kind remarks . Why he should have had that mark of their appreciation he was unable to say . He had endeavoured to do his duty as Secretary , because as a Mason he felt that when he occupied an office he should do his utmost without hope of reward . He regarded
that testimonial as meaning more than appreciation for his secretarial duties , and he hoped he should continue to live in the hearts of all the members as long as God spared his life . The W . M . presented Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's jewel , which was appropriately acknowledged . The lodge was closed , and after banquet the customary
toasts were Honoured . Bro . H . H . Room , Prov . G . Sec , in response to the toast of " The Deputy Prov . G . Master in charge , and the Prov . Grand Officers , " said it was always a great pleasure to reply to that toast . It was a comprehensive toast and would have been more so a few weeks ago , for there was a name now omitted which would never be forgotten in Middlesex .
The Deputy Prov . G . Master in charge would have been pleased had he been present , but his heart was with them , for he took the greatest interest in the minutest detail connected with the province . The Citadel Lodge had given him a text upon which he could speak on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers by affording excellent illustrations . The members had honoured a Prov . Grand Officer that evening
whom they esteemed and loved in the person of the Secretary . It would be impossible for him ( Bro . Room ) to carry on his work if he was not supported by the Secretaries of the lodges and epecially by his esteemed friend , the excellent Secretary of that lodge . There was another Prov . Grand Officer who was also a splendid Secretary elsewhere—Bro . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . —wh j had rendered the ceremony of
installation that evening in a beautiful manner . In Bro . Von Holtorp , P . M ., they had a Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies than whom it would be impossible to find one better , and the members would have an opportunity at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting of seeing what he could do . Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., set an example to many by the way he entertained them with musio last year . In theW . M . the brethren had made a
good selection and he asked them to support him by finding him plenty of work , and a good surplus at the end of his year . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next submitted by Bro . Wright , I . P . M . He said they had an able and popular Master , ready and willing to do the work , and he was confident that under the ruling of Bro . Davison the lodge would prosper and the members would enjoy his term of office .
Bro . C . J . Davison , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . sincerely for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their cordial reception of it . It would be his endeavour , to the best of his ability , to do all that was required of him , and with the assistance of the Past Masters , he hoped to follow in their steps , and be ranked amongst them at the end of his year .
Bros . W . H . Dresden , VV . M . 1 G 02 ; Adolphus Clark , I . P . M . 2397 ; and T . C Edmunds responded for "The Visitors , " after which the Worshipful Master gave "The Installing Master . " Bro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B ., in response , said he had been delighted to perform the ceremony in order to show that
his professions of being ready to do anything for the lodge were a reality . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers" were given , and the proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast . Under the direction of Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., a selection of music was given , in which the following brethren assisted : Bros . Arthur Weston , R . Harris , S . Wright , and Horace G . Banks . S . D .
IPSWICH . Perfect Friendship Lodge ( No . 37 6 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the iGth inst ., was the occasion of a large gathering of brethren to do honour to an event which rarely happens in the history of a lodge—the 50 th anniversary of the initiation of a prominent and active member ,
Bro . Dr . VV . P . Mills , whoentered the lodge on VVednesday , the 15 th June , 1842 . To mark this jubilee in Masonic life , the members of the lodge presented Bro . Mills with a beautifully illuminated address , framed in oak . The design is most artistic and tasteful . The presentation was made at the conclusion of the lodge business . The VV . M ., Bro . H . C . Monteith , presided , supported by all his officers , and
amongst those present were Bros . N . Tracy , P . G . Sec . ; S . R . Anness , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . B . Fraser , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; A . A . Bennett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; and Rev . R . ti . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . Chap . England . The visitors included Bros . R . K . Casley , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . D . ; 11 . C Casley , P . M . 114 , P . P . J . G . W . ; C . G . Hayward , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Tidbury , P . M . 114 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;
B . P . Grimsey , P . M . and Sec 114 , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . Ashwin , 114 ; G . T . Pick , P . M . 959 ; II . Cockrell , J . W . 225 ; C . Byford , P . M . 959 , P . P . G . S . B . ; George Abbott , P . M . 225 , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Talbot , P . M . 225 , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others . Bro . N . Tracy , who made the presentation , said that the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Lord I lenniker , who had promised
to present the address , had written to him as follows : " I somehow caught cold on Sunday , and the chill has brought back some of the symptoms of the illness from which 1 suffered after influenza . 1 therefore think it wiser not to attempt to go to Ipswich to-morrow . 1 am anxious not to bc laid up again , and 1 think a few days' care will set me right . 1 am sure Bro . Mills will understand my great regret not to be at the lodge to make the presentation .
We all hope that he may be spared many years to give his valuable aid to the best interests of the Masonic Craft . " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . C . J . Martin had also written , stating that his presence at thc Ely Diocesan Conference precluded his attendance ; and Bro . Boby was unable to attend through illness . Bro . Tracy went on to say that , consequently , the duty ot making the presentation had fallen upon him , partly , he