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ort in their power . He hoped they should meet often , u note of a lodge of instruction which had been formed , A trusted he should meet there the officers of tho Pan-Lodge and the other lodges in Aldershot , and that Hl ' v would all work together in that good feeling and I Vnonv which became the lodges of that province . After i ^ nn -nutof office something like 15 or 16 years he felt tj i

peiOft , — ., . ~| , ~„ r , CC _ - „ f- .,, . ther rusty , and to get that rust taken off so as to work ra 11 it was necessary they should meet often , and so learn w to render the working of the different offices as they lould be rendered . The Panmure was small in numbers , d they always felt encouraged by the presence of visiting brethren . He hoped they would visit the lodge not only at the installation ceremony , but on the other lodge nights

Rro . Ritchie , J . W ., likewise responded , endorsing Bro . Tee ' s remarks , and adding that , like him , he also was ,-usty . If his powers were equal to his appreciation of Masonry , he could only say he should be very high indeed

in the Craft . . The Tyler ' s toast was rendered in its own peculiar style , after which "The Healths of the Host and Hostess" were drank ' with great cordiality , Bro . Stone thanking the brethren for their flattering reception of the toast and their appreciation of his efforts to please them .

ST OCKTON . —Philanthropy Lodge ( No . 940 ) . —On the afternoon of the 17 th instant the annual insallation of this lodge took place at the Freemasons ' ^ Hall . Bo ) . George Lazenby installed Bro . Cuthbert Allan in succession to himself , and he now becomes Immediate Past Master . The newly-elected W . M . installed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Thomas F .

Pearce , S . W . ; Jonathan Fowler , J . W . ; Andrew S . Fowler , Treas . j I . H . Hart , Sec . j Alfred Atkinson ,-SD . ; Thomas Prudames , J . D . ; Alfred Waller , I . C ; fhos . Bradley , D . C ; J . T . B . Turner , Org . ; T . E . Atterby and J . S . Watson , Stewards ; and J . Trenholme , Tyler . The banquet took place at the close of the ceremony There was a large number of visiting brethren present .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 11 S 4 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Kimm presided , supported by Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., l . P . M . ; W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., P . M . 40 , as S . W . ; J . B .

Foord , S . D . 40 , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Robert Hughes , S . W ., acting Sec ; T . J . Walder , S . D . ; W . E . Skinner , J . D . ; R . Davison , M . D ., I . G . ; J . B . Foster , R . Avis , and C . Till . The first business was to receive an important confidential communication from the Pro Grand Master with reference to the Jubilee , the brethren unanimously agreeing with the proposals it contained . In the absence

of Bro . Sargent , P . M ., P . G . A . P ., Bro . Robert Hughes proposed , and Bro . Kimm seconded , that the sum of two guineas be voted from the lodge toward the R . M . B . I . for Aged Freemasons and Widows . Bro . VV . Lamborn , P . M ., proposed that the sum of about two guineas be voted toward the purchase of a few Masonic books as the nucleus of a lodge library . After discussion on several matters , the lodge was closed in due form .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on Wednesday , the gth inst ., when there were present among others Bros . A . H . Guerney , W . M . ; Toulmin , jun ., acting S . W . ; E . Jenkins , J . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec

Capt . Bunn , S . D . ; H . Jenkins , J . D . ; Col . R . Cuming , acting I . G . j T . A . Jenkins , and others , Bros . Major-Gen . Cuming , P . G . S . Walesj and Ccusens , P . M . 209 . were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . Coombs was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Messrs . Davison , and it proving to be

unanimous , both gentlemen were ably initiated into Craft mysteries by Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders . Bro . Guerney , VV . M . having been elected to represent the lodge as Steward at the Boys' School , the Treasurer gave a notice of motion that the sum of live guineas be ph . ced on the W . M . ' s list . The communications from the Pro G . M ., Lord Cornarvon , upon the proposed schema for the Masonic celebration of the Queen ' s lubilee was read and aerreed to .

Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bros , R -H . Thrupp . D . G . M . Middx . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx ., l . P . M . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx . j W . Taylor , P . P . G . W . Middx ., P . M . ; T . R . Richnell , S . W . ; D . P . Cama , G . Treas . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banque . ' :. A few toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lod ge met at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th inst . Among hose present were Bros . H . Wheatley , VV . M . ; Rales , £ > y . ; Ransford , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . ¦!"!< idx ., P . M ., Treasurer ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary ; Davies , S . D . ; Scholding , V -- ; Kent , Asst . Org . ; Fisher , P . M ., D . C ; H . J . ¦ ° nes , P . M ., Stwd . ; Culvenvell , A . D . C . ; T . W . Ockenj ™ . P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; VV . Spearing , P . M . ; and

. 'he minutes of the previous meeting were read and conirrned . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Conway for " > 'iation , and Bro . Davis , Arnold Lodge , for joining , which as unanimous . The former being in attendance , he was , ' 'y "filiated by the VV . M . Bro . Meacock was passed to ¦ JJ S « ond Degree by Bro . Spearing , I . P . M ., and Bros . Tre er . ' . Y- Wheatley , Scott , and Gale were raised to the

f ru Degree by the W . M ., the ceremony being well per-° > med . Bro . H . Wheatley , W . M ., having been elected 2 represent the lodge as Steward at the next of estlv al of the R . M . I , for Boys , Bro . Walls gave a notice ¦ vy ° ' ! ° n that the sum of ten guineas be placed on the msh . pfui Master ' s st ; n t , e name of the lodge . A son f " t 0 the Bo > 's' Scho 01 Committee , on behalf of the cati a r ^ eceased member was signed . Several communi-\ Vas ° . s rom absent members having been read , the lodge ¦ closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . 1116 usual toasts followed .

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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 16 3 S ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., and was largely attended . The W . M ., Bro . John Drewett , opened the lodge for the first time since his installation , assisted by his officers—Bros . G . Moorman , S . W . ; W . Drewett , J . W . ; H . VV . Humphreys , S . D . ; F . Montague , J . D . ; H . W . Willis ,

acting I . G . ; and VV . Lane , lyler . The first business was to consider the letter from the Pro Grand Master in reference to the Imperial Institute , and after some discussion it was resolved that , as a lodge , it was not deemed necessary to contribute . It was pointed out that there was a local fund for the same object , to which the brethren could contribute individually if they

approved of the scheme . Bro . McCall Chambers then presented himself to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., having been , by request , passed at the Dobie Lodge in January last . His proficiency in the former Degree having been tested satisfactorily , the ceremony was most impressively performed . Bro . G . C . Allen was then brought forward as a candidate for the Degree of F . C ,

to which he was in due form admitted ; and then the ballot was taken for Messrs . Sidney , Acton , and J . C . Boyd , who were unanimously elected and initiated in a way that made a great impression upon them . The greetings of the visitors were given at the proper time , and the brethren were then ready lor refreshment , having spent three hours in labour . This was most satisfatorily supplied by Kro .

Bond . All present were deeply interested in the working of the W . M ., who is but a young Mason , having been initiated in this lodge in June , 1 SS 1 ; and the l . P . M ., at the proper time , testified to the pleasure which it gave him and all the brethren to listen to his correct and eloquent delivery of the ritual . The visitors included Bros . Chapman , VV . M . SSg j J . Youldon , W . M . 19 S 1 j Prince , I . G . 209 ; and ^ others .

HAMPTON i WICK—Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 . )—This lodge met at the Rose and Crown Hotel , on the 14 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . F . Chander , VV . M . ; 1 . W . Oc . enden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; the Rev . F . C . de Lrespigny , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., Treasurer ; W . T . t-eat , Secretary ; Bonell , S . D . ;

Drummond , J . D . ; Sapsworth , acting I . G . j Dare , D . C ; T . Grant , ' Stwd . ; Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middx . ; Page , P . M . ; bond , Perkins , Hunt , Masters , Plambock , Smith , Rice , Gerhold , Simpson , Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting- were read and confirmed . Bro . Simpson was passed to the Second Degree . The communication from the Pro Grand Master as to the

proposed Masonic celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee was approved of . The Bye-Laws were ' then read . A Committee was elected to audit the accounts on March 3 rd , at the Holborn Restaurant . Bro . Walls proposed "That live guineas be placed on Bro . H . Sapsworth's list of subscriptions to the Masonic Benevolent Institution , " this was seconded and carried "nem . con . " Bro . T . VV . Ockenden was unanimously elected W . M . j B . Featherstone elected

Treasurer vice Bro . the Rev . F . C . de Crespigny resigned ; and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M . for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year . A notice of motion having been given to present the ex-Treasurer with a special jewel , and a special meeting convened for the 25 th inst ., the lodge was duly closed . There was no banquet .

KEYNSHAM . —St . Keyna Lodge ( No . 1833 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Public Hall . Presmt—Bros . J . Stagg , W . M . j S . J . Lewis , S . W . ; W . D . Holkirk , J-W . j VV . Roberts , Treas . j C Newell , Sec . j J . L . Mitchell , S . D . j V . Russell , J D . ; G . O ' Connor Harnell , D . C . ; C . Burn , I . G . ; G . T . Williams

and J . S . Naish , Stwds . ; and J . Stoate , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bro . James Stagg was installed by the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C Else , in the presence of about 40 brethren . The above officers were afterwards appointed and invested by the VV . M , for the year .

LEICESTER . —Lodge of the Golden Fleece ( No . 20 S 1 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . E . P . Steeds , P . G . Reg ., W . M . j W . H . Lead ( W . M . elect ) , S . W . j J . B . Waring , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Hind , P . G . Chap ., Chaplain j J . L . West ( W . M . 432 ; , Sec ; G . Jessop , S . D . ; W . H . Barrow ,

P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Kidney , D . C ; J . G . Parr , I . G . j W . H . Swingler and H . T . Hincks , Stwds . ; W . Kelly , P . P . G . M . ; S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M . ; C . F . Wike , W . M . 279 , P . G . Supt . of Works ; G . Newsome , W . M . 523 ; J . E . beazley , VV . M . 1391 ; Thos . Macaulay , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., VV . M . 15 Q 0 ; E . Watson , P . P . J . G . D ., l . P . M . ; J . Young , P . J . G . W ., P . M . 523 ; F . J . Baines , P . P . S . G . W . ; Major J . G . F . Richardson , J . P ., P . P . J . G . W ., and many other

distinguished local brethren ; and amongst the visitors were Bros . H . George , P . P . G . D . C Notts ; Horner , T . B . Bethell , Boden , Dr . Corcoran , Marshall , B . Smith , J . Metcalfe , Dutton , Coltman , and others . The installation ceremony was admirably performed by the retiring VV . M ., ably assisted by the l . P . M ., there being present no less than 25 Installed Masters . On the

new Master investing his officers he addressed each in appropriate terms , cleverly contriving to vary the words of commendation so as to suit the different brethren for the several offices . He then presented in appropriate terms a handsome jewel to the second Master of this flourishing new lodg-e , and Bro . Steeds suitably acknowledged the compliment .

On attention being again drawn to the letter from the Pro Grand Master as to the celebration of the Queen ' s Jubilee , the lodge unanimously resolved to approve the scheme in its entirety . After the transaction of other foimal business , "Hearty good wishes" were tendered from the Grand Lodge of England , Provincial Grand Lodge , and brethren representing more than 20 lodges ; and we were glad to observe that the newly-installed occupant of

the chair of K . S . duly closed in all the Degrees , instead of resuming merely , as is too frequently the case . I he Deputy Provincial Grand Master took occasion to express the gratification which Earl Ferrers would feel in that , the youngest lodge in the province , so heartily approving the scheme promulgated by the Earl of Carnarvon , and the hope that the other local lodges would loyally support the idea ,

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During the evening a choice selection of instrumental music was performed by Bros . VV . T . Rowlett , P . P . G . O . ; T . A . Wykes , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Barrow , F . C . O ., Mus . Bac , Prov . G . O . ; and Henry Nicholson ( the celebrated flautist ) , some excellent vocal mu ^ ic being rendered by Bros . J . Herbert Marshall , Prov . A . G . D . C ; f " . B . Laxton ,

P . P . G . O .,- C . E . Birch , A . Page , and VV . H . Noble , while Bro . Geo . Matt , P . P . G . P ., gave several of his able dramatic sketches . 'Ibis , the secorrd annual festival of the lodge , was most successful , and the gathering fully sustained the reputation of the brethren .

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ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , 17 th 111 st ,, at the Crown Hotel , Essex-street , Strand . Bro . S , Vaiientme , P . M ., in the chair , and about 20 brethren present . The Secretary ' s report stated that 4 8 meetings hau been Held since the lodge was reconstituted , and during that time the First Degree had been retiearaed 2 y times , the Second Degree 21 times , the Third Degree 15 times , and tne instillation ceremony once , 'i'he ist Section of llie First Lecture was worked

six tunes , the 2 nd Section six times , the 3 rd Section three times , and the 4 th Section three times . The ollicers tor the year were elected as follows : —liros . S . Valleutine , I ' . iVl ., President ; \ V . Willey , P . M . and Treas ., and VV . H . Holroyd , P . M . and Preceptor , Vice-presidents ; Foster , Sec . ; and a Committee of six . This lodge of instruction is now locateu at Bro . Drew's , Mitre Hotel , I 2 j , Chancery-lane , W . C , and the meetings are held every Friday evening at half-past seven .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . Jft ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , tne 22 nd inst ., at the nagle lavern , Cliuon-road , IVlaida Hill , W . Present : Bros . J . W . Curt . s , W . M . ; J . Mason , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., treas . and Preceptor ; J . Stephens , P . M ., acting Sec ; N . Turner , P . M ., S . D . j VV . Chappie , J . D . ; S . B . Nightingale , I . G . 5 J . Tnwdiies , C . J . Biorn , and C . Stailibrass . The lodge was opened in due torm , aud the minutes of the last

meeting were read and contirmed . the ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thwaites candidate . The lodge was called oil' and un . Bro . Biorn answered tne questions leading tu the Seco ,. d Decree , and w'a ^ entrusted . The luUge was opened in the second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rcttearsed , Bro . Biurn candidate . Br ^ , Nigiuiugale answered the questions leading from the Second to the Tiurd Degree , l ' lic lodge was closed in the second Degree , it was proposed by Bru . Baker ,

in consequence of thc inability of the S > . VV . to be present next week , that the J . W ., Bru . Coleman , be elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting ; which was seconded by Uro . Masun , 6 . W ., and carried unanimously , lt was proposed by Bro . Baker , Preceptor , and seconded by the S . W ., that a cordial vote ot thanks be passed , and entered on the minutes , to the W . M . for the excellent and ellicient manner in which he had presided for the lirst t . me in this lodge uf instruction . This was seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously ; and the W . M . suitably responded . AU Masonic business Being ended , thc lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 J . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., . it the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . AUman , W . M . j VV . Thomas , S . W . ; J . Ingleby-Mackenzie , M . D ., P . M . 372 , 30 ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , P . P . o . G . D . Essex , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; VV . T . Potts , J . D . ; O . VV . Battiey , I . G . ; J . Smith , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 'Q 74 . P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab : and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies or initiation atrdrarsing Were rehearsed , Bros . Potts ami Smith being candidates respectivery . The ancient cnarge was given by Bro . Nicols . The ceremony of consecration will be rehearsed sh jrtly , on the occasion when the new tracing boards are presented , due and timely notice of which event will De given in the Freemason , and brctnren invited to attend . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . After " Hearty good svishes , " the lodge was closiid .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Coicman-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 17 th inst . Present : tiros . F . VV . Potter , VV . M . 1426 , VV . M . ; B . Williams , S . W . ; Berry , S . W . ; D . Hills , S . D . ; A . [ ardine , J . D . ; J . Barrett , J . G . ; James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; W . H . Paddle , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . J . Bail , Hon . Sec . ; J . K . Gwyn , G . VV . Robson , E . Pugh , E . Bianc , VV . | . Lincoln , W . Aldcrson , R . F . Tomlin , H .

Whitehouse , n . A . Davis , F . C . Rush , L . V . Walker , R . M . burndge , A . Wells , c . P . McKay , and others . Apologies for non-atiendance in consequence of the severe weather were numerous on this occasion . The lodge having been opened in the Three Degrees , the Preceptor , Bro . Stevens , delivered his lecture on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symooiic Degrees in Freemasonry , which was listened to with earnest attention , and as opportunity atforded received many

expressions of approval . The interest excited by the opening remarks of our worthy brother is maintained without diminution tnroughout an address which occupies more than two hours in delivery ; and the points of working and diversities in connection therewith are so numerous that the lecturer himself admits a necessity for omitting reference to many of them from fear of exhausting the attention of his audience . A clear explanation of the ritual is , however , the result ot his address , and no brother can be other wise than instructed and improved by hearing it . A very

cordial vote of tnauks to Bro . Stevens was recorded at the close of the lecture . The lodge was then cio » ed to thc First Degree , and live brethren were accepted as memoers . Uro . Thomas Poore , P . M ., P . Z ., was appointed to preside at the next meeting , when thc Fifteen Sections are to be worked . The VV . M . of The Great City Lodge , on behalf of his ollicers and himself , accepted the invitation of the lodge of instruction to occupy their rcspcctii-e official positions , on tne occasion of the rehearsal of the ceremony ot installation ay liro . Stevens , on the 3 rd prox . The lodge was then closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . 144 O — A meeting was held at the Railway-Tavern , Battersea Rise , S . W ., on Thursday , the 17 th instant . Present : Bros . Cowiey , VV . ftl . ; Beddocs , S . W . ; Wright , J . W . ; Collick , S . D . ; Gib , J . G . ; George , Sec ; James , Richmond , Edwards , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . James , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined and entrusted .

The lodge opened in thc Second Degree , and Bro . James passed . Bro . Richmond presented himself to be passed to the Degree of a M . iVI ., was duly examined , and entrusted . Thc lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Richmond was raised to the SnDiime Degree in a manner that rellectcd great credit on the ollicers , and especially the VV . iVI ., who aheady holds ihe proud positron of J . W . or his own lodge ( Wandsworth , 1044 ; . Tire lodge was resumed to and dues

the First Degree , when the W . M . rose for the hr = t tunc , Were collected . The VV . iVI . rose for tne second time . Bro . Bedddes was elected VV . M . for next m . etiug , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro Richmond was elected a member . The VV . M . rose for the third time . On a proposition of Bro . Bcddoes , seconded ay Bro . George , votes of thanks were passed to Bro . Edwards for gavels and Bro . Wright for minute book . Nothing lurthev uttering lor the guod of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 22 nd inst . at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington . Present : Bros . Hubbard , W . M . ; Kecne , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; R , H , Williams , S . D . ; Wiggins , J , D ; Worth , I . G . ;