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Treasurer . ; and Bro . Shepperd , Tyler . A telegram was then forwarded to the W . M . elect acquainting him with the result . Bro . C . S . Bailey having been duly raised by the I . P . M ., Bro . Withers gave notice of motion to reduce the number of meetings from six to four . The brethren then sat down to a capital repast , personally superintended by Bro . W . Deacon , host , who , as usual , gave general satisfaction .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros , the very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Dean of Battle , W . M . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas ., as S . W . ; Henry Kimm , J . W . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; Dr . R . Davison , as S . D . ; J . B . Sargent , P . M ., as J . D . ; W . T . Jordan , I . G . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , as Tyler ; William Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; Charles Martin , W . C Till , W . A . Raper , D . White , C . Leary , and J . W . Pepper .

Visitors : Bros . T . Underwood , P . M . 1366 ; C . J . Richardson , W . M . 1420 ; Rev . H . Hawkins , 132 ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , and communications read , the W . M . then raised Bro . Leary to the Degree of M . M ., after which Bro . Pepper was passed as Fellow Craft , both ceremonies being rendered in Bro . Currie's usual faultless and limpressive style . After the transaction of the business the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren partook of supper .

ELLAND . —Savile Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —A general meeting of this lodge was held on the Gth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . E . Farnell , W . M ., assisted by Bros . J . Smithies , S . W . ; T . Emsley , J . W . ; Dr . Hoyle , S . D . ; T . jSutcliffe , J . D . ; G . Hallas , I . G . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C . ; T . Radcliffe , A . Radcliffe , Sutton , Pike , Taylor , Savile ,

Walker , Dyson , Gorsed , Maude , Batty , and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and Bro . Haigh was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The lodge was closed in harmony , after which the brethren adjourned to supper .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst . There were a large number of brethren present , amongst whom were Bros . B . Knight , W . M . ; G . J . Pepprell , I . P . M . ; J . Lane , P . M . ; J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . Treas . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M ., Chap . ; S . Garcia , S . W . ; and others

of the lodge . There were also [ present Bros . J . Grant , W . M . 32 S ; W . Tavlor , I . P . M . 32 S ; T . Beckett , S . S . 328 ; R . L . Mugford , J . W . 32 S ; H . Dav , 32 S ; J . A . Cridge , 32 S ; Richardson , 328 ; Dr . G . C Searle , W . M . 24 S ; Chas . Atkins , P . M . 27 and 24 S ; W . J . McLean , P . M . 248 ; T . Johns , A . D . C . Cio ; H . Marley , W . M . 1358 ; H . Jarman , P . M . 135 S ; and W . S . Yates , Tyler

328 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Samuel Garcia , S . W ., duly presented by Bro . J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , after which a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Garcia was regularly installed into the Master's chair according to ancient custom by the

W . M ., Bro . B . Knight , who also very ably gave the charges , the whole ceremony being conducted in a very satisfactory manner . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . B . Knight , I . P . M . ; F . Hex , S . W . ; T . Prust , J . W . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Dodge , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; L . Brooks , Org . j T . H . Wills , Sec . ; R . Letheren , S . D . ;

G . Rowland , J . D . ; W . Hill , D . C . ; J . W . McKellar , I . G . ; J . T . Grossman and J . T . Brown , Stwds . The W . M . accompanied each investment with a short charge relative to the duties of the officers . Before the lodge was closed , Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., Chap ., on behalf of the

brethren , presented the retiring W . M ., Bro . B . Knight , with a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a mark of their esteem and appreciation of his merit , which Bro . Knight suitably acknowledged . Bro . J . Lane , P . M ., was elected to represent the lodge on the Committee of Petitions of the

province . At the close of the lodge a large number of the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bolt ' s , Royal Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . The W . M ., Bro . S . Garcia , very ably presided . The toasts of "The Queen" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were duly honoured . "The Officers of Grand Lodge " was next given and

cordially received , the W . M . expressing regret at the absence of Bro . W . Hughan , P . G . D . of England , through indisposition . Bro . Knight , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The Prov . Grand Lodge , " coupling with it the names of Bros . J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . Treas ., and D . Allams , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Bro . J . Dodge , in reply , stated that he felt proud , both for himself and the Jordan Lodge , for the high honour

conferred by electing him , with almost unanimity , as P . G . Treasurer for the ensuing year . He also thanked the sister lodge—St . John's , 32 S—and the surrounding lodges for the unanimous support they had given him . Bro . Allams also replied , feelingjhonoured at the position given him at Prov . Grand Lodge . Bro . 1 . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , then proposed the

oast of "The Newly-installed W . M ., " and said , although the W . M . resided at a considerable distance from Torquay , lie was sure that he would ably fulfil his duties , and look after the interests of the lodge with the same careful manner as his predecessors had done . Bro . S . Garcia , W . M ., in graceful terms acknowledged the kindness of the brethren in drinking this toast with so

much enthusiasm , and said that nothing should be wanting on his part , as far as his ability went , to maintain the prestige of the Jordan Lodge . Bro . Dodge then proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . B . Knight , " and commented on the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the business of the lodge for the year . Bro . Knight replied , and assured the brethren that he

had with his best endeavours conducted the business of the lod ge , and had endeavoured to maintain the dignity and reputation of the lodge . Bro . T . Prust proposed "The Past Masters , " and Bro . A . T . Blarney responded , on behalf of the Past Masters , with his usual ability . Bro . Knight , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and expressed his satisfaction at seeing so many representatives

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from the neighbouring lodges , and last , but not least , the presence of the W . M . and I . P . M . of their sister lodge—St . John's , 32 S . Bros . Atkins , P . M . 27 and 24 S ; Dr . G . C Searle , W . M . 24 S ; W . H . Jarman , P . M . 135 s ; H . Marley , W . M . 135 S ; J . Grant , W . M . 32 S ; and W . Taylor , I . P . M .

32 S , all briefly acknowledged the kind reception accorded them . "The Officers of the Lodge" was proposed and duly responded to . " Success to the Masonic Charities " was then proposed , and a collection made on behalf of the Devon Educational Fund .

The Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most agreeable evenings within the recollection of the brethren . KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —On Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Sun Hotel , and was the occasion of one of the largest gatherings yet recorded on the minutes of the lodge . During the past year

the lodge has been working under disadvantages ; in the first place , the W . M ., who was installed in September last year , has not attended any one of the regular meetings , and in February last the Secretary died , after a short illness , the nature of which prevented him from making up his books or impartingany information respecting the affairs of the lodge . The strength and vitality of the lodge have

been tested somewhat severely , but it has come out of the ordeal in a way which redounds to the credit of its members . Bro . Buckland , P . M ., was in the chair of K . S ., and opened the Board of Installed Masters with the assistance ol nearly 40 brethren , a number increased to 50 when the installation took place . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . W . Moorman , having been presented in due form , the

ceremony was performed in a most impressive and perfect manner by the Installing Master . The Board of Past Masters consisted of no less than 14 , many of whom had seen Bro . Moorman work his way step by step through every office up to the proud position in which he was that night placed . The newly-installed W . M . having been saluted most heartily , the addresses were given in the

prescribed manner , and the ability with which that was done elicited the warm applause of all assembled . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Drewett , S . W . ; George Moorman , J . W . ; William Drewett , S . D . ; Humphreys , J . D . ; Aldridge , P . M ., Treas . ; Abel Laurence , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , Sec . ; F . J . Hunt , Org . ; and W . Youldon , jun ., I . G . Subordinate offices were

filled by Bros . Montague , T . F . Matthews , and F . Lockett . After the expression of " Hearty good wishes" the W . M . closed his lodge in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to the hotel for refreshment . In this respect the hospitality of the Brownrigg Lodge was well sustained , and the catering of Bros . Bond and Frayling proved all that could be desired . Long speeches were the exception

and not the rule , but there was a genuine ring in the words that fell from various speakers . High ( and deserved ) compliment was paid by several old and experienced members of the Craft to the excellent working exhibited that evening , and the utmost harmony prevailed . Among the visitors present were Bros . Henry G .

Thompson , P . P . G . J . D . Surrey ; S . P . Catterson , W . M . elect 1981 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 and SS 9 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; G . Porter , P . M . SSg , P . G . S . B . Surrey ; J . Croaker , P . M . 1 S 5 ; B . Culbron , W . M . 355 ; J . Bond , P . M . 8 S 9 ; T . Weaner , P . M . 820 ,- G . Gabb , P . M . 902 ; G . T . Salmon , W . M . 1260 ; W . Chapman , J . W . 889 ; W . Vans , SS ; J . Youldon , J . W . 19 S 1 ; and others .

PORTISHEAD . —Eldon Lodge ( No . 17 SS ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel . Present : Bros . L . A . Weatherly , M . D ., W . M . ; F . G . Dimery , S . W . ; C . L . Thomas , j . W . ; Rev . A . W . M . Weatherly , Chap . ; J . R . Thebridge , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Minns , P . M ., Sec . ; Thomas Bate , S . D . ; W . Glasspole , J . D . ; W . Rice , P . M ., D . C . ;

VV . T . Shapland , I . G . ; T . H . Bethel ! , Stwd . ; F . Simpkins , Tyler ; Geo . Dando , I . P . M . ; Robt . Compton , P . P . G . D . Bristol , P . M . ; J . Carey , Daltry , Blackmore , Shepherd , Boys , Berry , Wharton , Johnson , Billing , Boulton , and Maby . Visitors : Bros . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . ; J . C . Hunt , P . G . Sec . ; John Gard , P . P . G . J . W . Bristol ; Jos . North , P . P . G . J . D . Mon . ; E . J . Grubb ,

P . P . G . P . Bristol ; T . Thomas , W . M . 103 ; C Symons , P . M . 135 ; W . Taylor , S . W . 107 S ; W . Fletcher Eaves , 454 ; T . Webley , 63 ; A . C . C Braham , 17 S 0 ; and others . After some preliminary business , including the voting of ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be added to the list of W . Bro . W . Rice , P . M ., who has

undertaken the duty of Steward at the next Festival , and appointing a Committee to revise the bye-laws , the chair was vacated by the W . M ., when the W . D . P . G . M . of Somerset , Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D ., proceeded to install Bro . F . G . Dimery , S . W . and W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in an impressive manner , which was highly appreciated by

the large attendance of brethren . After being placed in the chair , the W . M . proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . L . A . Weatherly , M . D ., I . P . M . ; C . L . Thomas , S . W . ; W . K . Thomas , J . W . ; Rev . A . W . M . Weatherly , M . A ., Chap . ; J . R . Thebridge , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Minns , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Glasspole , S . D . ; W . T . Shapland , J . D . ; W . Rice , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Bate , A . D . C ; E . Davey , Org . ; T . H .

Bethell , I . G . ; A . H . Boys , M . D ., and R . Blackmore , Stwds . ; and F . Simpkins , Tyler . The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , the W . M . presiding , when a sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . Boulter in his usual excellent style , which called forth a hearty vote of thanks from thebrethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

SPENNYMOOR . — Whitworth Lodge ( No . 932 ) . —On Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., the annual banquet of this lodge was held at the North-Eastem Commercial Hotel . There was a good gathering of officers , members , and visitors . Prior to the banquet the principal business

was the installation of Bro . W . H . Turner , I . P . M ., to the office of W . M ., in succession to Bro . John Heslop . The other officers present were Bros . George Rutherford , S . W . ; J . Turner , J . W . ; J . N . Simpson , S . D . ; J . Teasdale , J . D . j W . Rutter , I . G , ; J . Laidler , P . M . ; J . Taylor

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Tyler ; and W . F . Sanderson , Secretary . The visitors were Bros . R . Render , 1121 ; VV . Cochrane , 1121 , 2019 ; J . Allison , 1121 ; W . Hudson , 1121 ; J . Barker , 1334 ; j . Nutton , 124 ; Thos . Bradley , 940 ; D , Whitehead , 1324 ; and C . J . Turner , Ormesby Lodge . Amongst the members present were Bros . W . Hardy , J . Farrow , W . B . Bolland , Thos . Morgan , F . Johnson , J . W . Fleming , R . Brown , and T . Black , jun .

RUGELEY . —St . Augustine ' s Lodge ( No . 1941 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 15 th inst ., at the lodge room , Shrewsbury Arms Hotel , Bro . George Buttery , W . M ., presided , there being also present Bros .

W . Ormson , S . W . ; E . Marshall , J . W . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting vvcre read and confirmed . Bro . R . Pipe was raised to the Third Degree . The lodge having been closed , the brethren partook of supper , at which several loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed .

CLACTON-ON-SEA .-St . Osyth ' s Priory Lodge ( No . 2063 ) . —The first annual festival of this lodge was held at the Public Hall , on the 13 th inst ., when W . Bro . Walter J . Nunn , P . P . G . S . D . Suffolk , P . G . J . Suffolk , S . W ., was installed in the chair of K . S . Through the inability of the D . P . G . M ., V . W . Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , to reach England in time , the ceremony was performed by

W . Bro . R . Haward Ives , I . P . M . 51 , Prov . G . Asst . Sec , and he did it in a most impressive manner . The officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . Sir J . H . Johnson , I . P . M . ; W . M . Foxcroft , S . W . ; J . P . Allen , J . W . ; John Mann , P . P . G . Sec . Essex , Treas . ; W . T . Hook , S . D . ; T . H . Baker , J . D . ; F . W . Lewellen , Org .: 1 . W . Aberdein , I . G .:

C . H . Grosvenor and W . F . Reed , Stewards . After the usual addresses by the Installing Master , the W . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to W . Bro . Ives for his kindness in undertaking the duties of Installing Master at so short a notice . The motion was carried by acclamation . The acting I . P . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of condolence to the widow and family of

the late Bro . W . VV . Towse , whose death was so deeply deplored , remarking that this was the third loss by death the lodge had sustained in the last three months . The W . M . having been unanimously elected representative of the lodge on the Charity Committee of the province , and other business transacted , the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Royal Hotel , an excellent dinner

being as usual provided by the host , Bro . Wallis . The following brethren signed the presence book : Bros . W . INunn , S . W . ; J . Mann , Treas . ; F . J . Nunn , Sec . ; W . M . Foxcroft , S . D . ; W . T . Hook , J . D . ; VV . Cattermole , I . G . ; H . Hart , Tyler ; T . H . Baker and H . Finer , Stwds . ; W . R . Bloom , P . M . 1799 ; John Lawson , P . M . 1591 ; John M . Wheeler , 1 495 ; G . A . Eustace , P . M . 697 , P . P . G .

Std . Br . ; R . Haward Ives , I . P . M . 51 , P . G . Asst . Sec ; S . Greenhill , 51 ; John Howe , G 97 ; Henry Mason , P . M . 915 ; E . F . Canler , 1 799 ; Chas . Hempson , P . M . 1799 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; G . Canler , 1799 ; Robert Legerton , C 97 ; W . Partridge , 1799 ; F . R . Hales , W . M . G 50 , P . G . J . W . ; F . King , P . M . 1056 ; W . Armstrong , P . M . 1592 , P . P . G . J . D . Suffolk ; Joseph Grimes , W . M . 51 ; R . H . Scott ,

W . M . 1 799 ; E . Walker ; A . G . Rickarby , I . P . M . 1799 ; J . Boulton , P . M . 1056 , P . G . P . ; W . T . Reed , John Starling , R . Womack , G . F . West , J . S . Joice , P . B . Harris , } . W . Aberdein , Norman Dcmaid , S . J . Sparling , James C . Allen , A . Penfold , G . Walker , William Iron , G . H . Riches , George Graham , James P . Allen , E . J . Gilders , Chas . Allen , M . H . Page , M . Matson , and C . H . Grosvenor .

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ROBERT IJURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . ~ A meeting of this lodge o £ instruction was held at the Portland Arms Hotel , Great Portland-street , Oxford-street , \ V ., on Fridav , the iSth inst . Present : Bros . J . W . Harvey , W . M . ; Pan ! , S . W . ; Arnell , J . W . ; Welch , P . M ., Treas . ; Deaton , Secretary ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; Toms , I . G . ; Cobham , P . M . ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The 1 st Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M ., Preceptor . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M . The lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and closed down . Tile lodge was then closed .

EAST SURREY LODGE OK CONCORD ( No . 4 63 ) . —The weekly meetings of this lodge of instruction , which are held on Tuesday evenings at Bro . Bruce Johnston's , the King ' s Arms Hotel , Katharine-street , Croydon , at 7 . 45 , have now commenced . The hrst meeting was held on 1 st inst ., when eighteen brethren were present . Bro . J . S . Streeter , P . P . CI . Reg . Surrey , was elected Treasurer ; Bro . Henry lliscock , Secretary ; and ' liro . Hugh M .

Hobbs , Preceptor , for the session . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and the charge given by the W . M . for the evening , Bro . W . H . Hanson . Several brethren having been proposed as members , the lodge was adjourned to the following Tuesday , when the chair was taken by Bro . W . Nicholls , W . M . of the mother lodge .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 % ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed . street , Paddington . Present : Bros . M . J . Green , W . M . ; P . Burton , S . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . Jir , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . , 543 , Sec . ; C . Coleman , S . D . ; P . Chandler , J . D . ; I ' . t ' . C . Keeble , P . M . j ij , I . G . ; E . j . Dav , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . io ? 4 , P . D . G . S . of W . ; ] . Stevens , W . M . 1425 ; A . h . Gladwell , P . M . j 72 ; G . DavisP . M . 167 ; J . C . Conway , C . S .

, Mote , O . W . Battley , I-I . Robinson , C . Dickenson , II . Curtis , and W . Death . Visitor : Bro . H . Foan , 1 ( 114 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Dickenson and Robinson candidates respectively . Bro . Captain

Nicols worked the 2 nd Section of the 2 nd lecture . Bro . Foan was elected a member . Bro . Burton was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed until the 2 Sth inst ., when brethren and members of the lodge of instruction are particularly requested to attend for important business .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . io " r 4 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Gardcu , W . C , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . C . Mulvey , W . M . ; J . R . Harnell , S . W . j W . Fowles , J . W ., also actingas Preceptor ; ' R . Kirk , S . D . ; P . Nichols , J . D . ; ( . '•• Ralph , I . G . ; G . Reynolds , Secretary ami Treasurer ; J . Woodward , J . Rowe , S . Hewitt , Wilkie Jones . R 1 . Harnell , A . Dickson , and T . K . Weeks ;