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for election of W . M ., and by an unanimous vote Bro . W . Drewett was appointed the successor to Bro . Chapman . Bro . Long , P . M ., was with one voice re-elected Treasurer , and that Bro . Gilbert retains the confidence of the lodge was proved by his being voted again to the post of Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Long it was resolved to present the out-going Master with a jewel in commemoration of his

tenure of office . Bro . Long offered to represent the Dobie Lodge at the Girls' Centenary Festival , and his offer was gratefully accepted , as all the brethren know that he will not go empty-handed . Bro . Jas . Edgell had also intimated his willingness to go as Steward to the Benevolent Festival . Lodge being closed , the brethren partook of refreshr . it , and at the proper time Bro . Digby , 933 and 133 , responded to the toast of "The Visitors . "

PORTSMOU iH . —United Brothers' Lodge ( No . 1069 ) . —The installation of Bro . A . G . German as VV . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , on Monday evening , the 14 th inst ., in the presence of several Present and Past Officers of the Craft , most of the local lodges being represented . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . M . E . Frost , P . M ., P . P . S .

G . W ., who was supported by Bros . J . E . Le Feuvre , D . P . ^ G . M . ; T . R . Williams , P . S . G . VV . ; Edgar Goble , P . G . Sec ; A . R . Holbrook , P . G . R . ; R . J . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; W . G . P . Gilbert , P . G . S . ; H . P . Holley , P . G . S . ; VV . A . Hill , " ' . M . 309 ; J . VV . Gieve , P . M . 309 ; VV . Beuttell , ] . VV . Willmott , P . P . G . S . B . ; F . Sanders , P . G . S . ; G . Whitehall , H . E . Loader , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . T . Dupree ,

H . Cook , R . Glasspool , P . G . S . B . ; F . Powell , P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Gieve , P . P . G . D . of C ; E . Pratt , P . G . S . ; W . Dart , P . P . G . S . ; G . Darby , C . W . Bevis , and others . After the ceremony the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Whitehall , I . P . M . ; J . Jenkins , S . W . ; C . J . Lawrence , J . W . ; R . J . Rastrick , Treas . ; Dr . B . Mumby . Sec : Ernest Smith , S . D . ; J . Dudley , I . D . ;

H . E . Loader , D . C ; J . Zachariah , I . G . ; J . Milligan and Dr . Sail , Stewards ; and J . Exell , Tyler . Votes of thanks were passed to the Installing Officer and to the D . P . G . M . for his kindness in attending . The W . M ., in the name of the brethren , presented to Bro . G . Whitehall a Past Master ' s jewel , and to Bro . C . J . Lawrence a Secretary's jewel , in recognition of their services during the past

year - Subsequently a banquet was served in the dining hall , at which the VV . M . presided , and there was a numerous attendance . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . nS 4 ) .-The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . Robert Hughes , W . M . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., as I . P . M . ; Wm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., as S . VV . ; VV . T . Jordan , J . VV . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Raper , Sec ; R . T .

Davison , M . D ., S . D . ; J . B . Foster , J . D . ; j . Fielding , Org . ; VV . C . Till , as l . G . ; C Leary , Tyler ; C . Martin , T . J . Walder , J . VV . Pepper , T . W . Avis , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Ticehurst , 40 , and J . J . Whitehouse , 7 < MAfter the minutes of the preceding meeting had been read and confirmed , and communications attended to , Mr . Frederic Goreham Ticehurst was initiated into Freemasonry

by the W . M ., who also delivered the charge . The admirable and instructive address , recently addressed to the Provincial Grand Lodge by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Gerard Ford , P . G . D . Eng ., having been read by the Secretary , was ordered to be placed on the minutes , and several other matters of immediate interest and importance only to the lodge having been discussed , the lodge was closed in due form .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This influential and prosperous lodge met at the Red Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . H . Wheatley , W . M . ; Eales , S . W . ; G . Ransford , J . VV . ; J . C . Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Wails , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec ; Clarke , I . D . ; Scholding , l . G . ; I . G . Culverwell ,

Stwd . ; Bushell , A . D . C ; W . Spearing , I . P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Wheeler and Stafford . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Foes was passed to the Second Degree .- The by-laws having been read , the election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . R . Eales , S . VV ., and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . The sum of three guineas

having been voted to the widow of a deceased member of the lodge , a P . M . 's jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . H . Wheatley for his excellent services as W . M . during the past year . A proposition for resolution at the next meeting having been banded in , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts were duly proposed and honoured , and a most agreeable evening spent .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The installation of Bro . W . B . Dyson , as W . M . of this lodge , took place on Monday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., in the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate . There was a large attendance of the members of the lodge , including Bros , the Hon . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . North and East Yorkshire , and Past Masters J . S . Cumberland , Seller ,

Millington , Blenkin , and Balmford . The W . M ., Bro . VV Brown , occupied the chair , and amongst the visitors from other lodges were the following : Bros . J . Barker , P . M . 1102 , P . P . S . G . W . ; M . Rooke , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . ; G . Chambers , P . M . 1760 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . N . Cheesman , W . M . 566 ; W . Staniland , P . M . 566 , P . P . G . D . ; H . Cousans , P . M . 297 , P . P . J . G . W .

Lincolnshire ; G . T . Hodgson , VV . M . 236 , P . G . D . ; G . Newton , 1513 , P . P . S . G . D . ; F . Smith , P . M . S 57 , P . S . G . W . ; J . B . Parkin , S 37 ; J . Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . P . ; H . C . Pickersgill , P . M . S 37 ; W . H . Cowper , P . M . 603 , P . P . G . R . ; N . Shaw , 630 ; W . Baldwin , P . M . 630 ; S . Chadwick , P . M . 1040 ; VV . Smith , S . W . 236 ; H . Scott ,

236 ; W . Sage , 1614 and 837 ; T . Archey , 236 ; E Jordan , 613 ; and others . After the transaction of the formal business of the lodge , the following brethren of eminence in the United States were elected honorary members of the lodge ; Bros . Thos . J . Shryock , Grand Master of Maryland ; Hon . J . H . Hopkins , P . M . 221 , Penn ., representative of the G . L . of England ; Rt . Rev . VV . S . Perry , Bishop of Iowa , Grand

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Chaplain of lo . va ; C . F . Beatty , P . M . 2 , New York ; J . Sartam , P . M . 134 , Penn . ; J . L . Young , P . M . 130 , Penn . ; C . VV . Packer , P . M . 72 , Penn . ; C . Matthews , jun ., P . M . 4 S 1 , Penn . ; and D . Sutter , P . M . 130 , Penn . The installation was then proceeded with , the ceremony being conducted by Bro . ] . S . Cumberland , P . M . of the lodge , also of 2128 , and Past Grand Warden for North and East

Yorkshire , assisted by the Worshipful Master , Bro . W . Brown . The following brethren were appointed officers for the coming year : Bros . W . Brown , I . P . M . ; S . J . Dalton , S . VV . ; VV . Lackenby , J . W . ; M . Millington , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Chap . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; J . Kay , Sec ; G . Lamb , S . D . ; W . Storey , J . D . ; G . Chapman , D . C ; W . Child , Org . ; J . H .

Shonksmith , l . G . ; P . Pearson and VV . Sharp , Stwds . ; F . W . Halliwell , and j . Hall , Tyler . The W . M . elect then on behalf of the lodge presented to Bro . VV . Brown a gold and enamelled Past Master ' s jewel , on his leaving the chair . The presentation was made in most felicitous terms , and was accompanied with the warmest applause of the brethren . The jewel bore the

following inscription : "Presented to W . Bro . Brown , I . P . M ., by the members ol Eboracum Lodge , 1611 , for his efficiency as W . M . from November , 1 S 86 , to November , 1 SS 7 , and for his generosity during his year of ofiice . 14 th November , 18 S 7 . " The reception of the jewel , the presentation of which was a total surprise to Bro . Brown , received appropriate acknowledgment . The jewel was

manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . The installation banquet took place in the evening , at the De Grey Rooms , and was most efficiently served by Bro . VV Halliwell .- The W . M . presided , and was supported by the Very Rev . the Dean of York , P . G . Chap , of England ; Bros . Kirby , P . M . 236 , and P . P . G . D . of C ; G . C . Lee , P . M . ; C . Wardle , 236 ; H . Gramshaw , 2315 ; H . VV .

Longford , VV . M . 1416 ; S . Border , 236 ( Sheriff of York ) , and others . During the evening musical contributions were given by Bros . Cumberland , Wilkinson , Child , Halliwell , Baldwin , Archer , Pearson , and others ; Bro . Child presiding at the piano . The selections rendered included a quartette composed for the occasion by Bro . Pook , and set to music by the Organist ( Bro . Child ) , which was heartily received .

HAMPTON WICK . — Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This flourishing provincial lodge met at the Rose Hotel on the 14 th instant . Among the brethren present were Bros . T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx .,

W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . VV . ; Drummond , acting J . W . ; Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middx ., Treas . ; Peat , Sec ; Dare , J . D . ; Sapsworth , l . G . ; T . Grant , D . C ; W . C . Page , P . M ., Org . ; H . J . Bond , Stwd . ; Chandler , I . P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; R . Masters , Gerhold , Perkins , J . Hunt , J . J . Smith , Plambock , Rice , Simpson , J . H . Gaunt , and others . Bros .

Cousins , P . M ., and Harrison , P . M ., were visitors . The minutes of the last regular meeting and an emergency meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . rose and made an effective and eloquent speech of great merit in moving that a vote of condolence be forwarded to the widow of the late Bro . Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny , M . A ., a founder , a Past Master , and ex-Treasurer of No .

1656 . Bro . Chandler , I . P . M ., seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . The W . M . then raised Bro . J . H . Gaunt in a manner that left little to be desired . Bro . T . W . Ockenden , W . M ., was then elected to serve the office of Steward at the next Festival of the R . M . I , for Girls , and Bro . Walls gave a notice of motion that the sum of five guineas be placed on his list . Apologies for nonattendance having been received from the Prov . G . M ., the

D . Prov . G . M ., the Prov . G . Sec , and others , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , but in consequence of the recent and severe loss which the lodge has sustained by the sudden death of Bro . the Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., the proceedings were necessarily shorn of some of those social amenities which lend an additional charm to all Masonic gatherings .

PENDLETON . —Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 1773 ) . —The installation of Bro . Joseph Harrop , P . M ., took place on Friday , the 18 th instant , in the Town Hall , the Installing Master being Bro . S . Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . Both brethren are well-known and highly esteemed in Masonic circles in and around Manchester , and were founders of the lodge nine years ago . They

have taken great interest in the welfare of the lodge since its foundation , and in one case ( that of Bro . Statham ) , his services in Freemasonry were recognised some years ago by the brethren electing him Prov . G . Treas . Honours will , by the time this report is in print have been conferred upon [ Bro . Harrop , who has received and accepted the past rank of Prov . S . G . D . Bro . Harrop has been for

many years a quiet , zealous worker for Freemasonry , and we sincerely congratulate him upon his well merited appointment . The following brethren were present : Bros . F . H . Dale , VV . M .: T . Kay , I . P . M . ; J . Harrop , S . VV . ; C . Oldham , P . M ., Treas . ; B . W . Sefton , Sec . ; F . Townson , J . W . ; VV . Hardcastle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . of C ; I . H . Hardcastle , l . G . ; R . W . Berry , and J . Milnes , Stwds . ;

J . Kirk , Tyler ; S . Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; R . Duxbury , P . M ., P . G . Sivd . Br . ; E . Winterbottom , P . M . ; J . W . Almond , P . M . ; C Sandiford , J . Beresford , J . S . Kitchen , S . Moore , P . M . ; E . Holland , VV . H . Lawless , W . H . Barrett , CThrelfall , and J . H . Edwardes . Visitors Bros . H . Paulden , P . M . 204 ; N . Nicholson , P . M . 723 ; J . Ramsbottom , VV . M . 325 ; E . Williams , P . M . 325 , 2144 ;

J . VV . Corney , P . M . 852 ; C Turner , P . M . 1011 , D . C . 2156 ; R . Webb , P . M . 1134 ; R . Cohen , 1140 ; J . Brown , J . W . 3 69 ; N . Lee , S 52 ; and R . R . Lisenden , I . P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . F . H . Dale vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T .

( Installing Master . ) The W . M . elect ( Bro . J . Harrop ) , after being presented by Bro . F . H . Dale to the Installing Master , was forthwith inducted into the chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony , and subsequently proclaimed to and saluted by the M . M . 's on their re-admission .

The following brethren were invested ana addressed as follows , for the ensuing year , by Bro . R . Duxbury , P . M . ; P . G . Swd . Br : B . W . Sefton , S . W . ; F . Townson , J . W ., C . Oldham , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Berry , Sec . ; T . H . Hardcastle , S . D . ; J . S . Kitchen , J . D . ; VV . Hardcastle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . D . C , D . of C ; F . H . Dale , I . P . M .,

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Org . ; J . Milnes , IiG . j Smith , C . Sandiford , and C . Threlfall , Stwds . ; J . Kirk , Tyler . The working tools in the Three Degrees were presented by Bro . T . Kay , P . M . Bro . E . Winterbottom , P . M ., addressed the VV . M ., Bro . J . Almond , the Wardens , and Bro . S . Moore , the brethren . A very handsome set of richly engraved electroplated working tools , in an elegant case , was presented to

the lodge by Bro . T . Kay , P . M . The W . M ., Bro . Harrop , on behalf of the lodge , thanked Bro . Kay most cordially for his handsome present . 1 here being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in due form . A very appropriate set of chants and hymns , arranged by Bro . F . H . Dale , I . P . M ., were

sung and chanted during the ceremony . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquet that gave complete satisfaction to all present . Alter the banquet the Worshipful Master proposed the preliminary , loyal , and Masonic toasts . Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . J . G . W ., in the briefest of speeches responded for " The Prov . Grand Officers . "

"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dale , I . P . M ., and drunk most heartily , after which Bro . Almond sang "Here's to his health , " and the VV . M . repiied . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . F . H . Dale , " and in so doing dwelt on the great interest he had taken in the welfare of the lodge

since he joined it , also on the many sacrifices he had made of his professional engagements in order to be present and fulfil his duties as VV . M . Bro . Harrop also expressed the gratitude of himself and the members generally for the , pleasure Bro . Dale had afforded them with his vocal and instrumental talent , which had added greatly to the enjoyment of all present on many

occasions . In conclusion , Bro . Harrop said he was very pleased that Bro . Dale had accepted the office of Organist , a concession which all the members would thoroughly appreciate . As a slight token of the esteem in which Bro . Dale was held he ( Bro . Harrop ) felt great satisfaction in presenting him with a P . M . ' s gold jewel , and trusted he would live for many years to wear it amongst them . ( The jewel

and box of working tools before mentioned were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . ) Bro . Dale returned thanks in a few well chosen sentences . " The Health of the Visiting Brethren " was ably proposed by Bro . Samuel Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., and responded to by Bros . N . Nicholson , P . M . 723 ; Evan

Williams , P . M . 325 , 2144 ; and R . Cohen , 1140 . Other toasts , including "The Installing Master , " "The Newly-Invested Officers , " "The Masonic Charities , " & c , were proposed and responded to , a very pleasant evening being spent . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs from Bros . J . W . Almond , Charles Turner , C . Oldham , F . H . Dale , and others .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . itf ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Faulkner , W . M . ; Turpin , S . W . Couldrey , J . W . j Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . ; H . Miller , J . D . j Jenkins , l . G . ; Hatchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Prior , Leng , Keylock , Penrose , Emblin , Haire , and Vatcky . The lodge was opened ill the First Degree , and , after the

conformation of the minutes , was advanced to the Second Degree . The usual questions were answered by Bro . Keylock , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge tvas closed down to the First Degree , and a cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro , Faulkner for the very able manner in which he discharged the duties of the chair . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Akehurst , jun ., W . M . ; Akehurst , sen ., S . W . ; Borrett , J . W . j Dale , S . D . j Faulkner , J . D . j Lazarus , I . G . j Milbourn , Preceptor ,- Vellerroweth , Sec . j Priest , Talbot , Philips , Cracknell , and Walters . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of . initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Talbot personating the candidate . Bro . Priest answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted with a test of merit . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Priest personating the candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M . The lodge was resumed in the First

Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Akehurst , sen ., and Walters respectively . The W . M , rose for the lirst time , and dues were collected . The W . M , rose for the second time , and Bro . Akehurst , sen ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 31 st inst ., when there were present Bros . J . K . R . Cama , W . M . ; Boyden , S . W . ; Eyer , J . W . j Higgins , S . D . j Bartlett , J . D . j Enderlein , I . G . j E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor j Sheppard , P . M ., and C . A . Itter , Sees . ; Hill , Hazel , G . Lane , A . Clark , J . Palmer , and E . R . Smith . The lodge was opened in due torm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Hill candidate . Lodge was called off , and resumed . Bro . Cama vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hill . Bro . Clark ollered himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hill having vacated the chair , the VV . M . resumed the same . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Eyer become a joining member .

It was also proposed , seconded , anrl carried unanimously , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week j the officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . —— . PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 S 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . J . Mason , W . M . j J . Rounds , S . W . j VV . Page , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas .

and Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tern . ); S . J . Humfress , S . D . ; A . G . Bosweil , J . D . ; R . T . Rcdfearn , l . G . j C . Stalli . brass , Stwd . ; [ . W . Cuff , P . M . i 6 oSj C . J . Biom , G . Weston , W . Chappie , and D . Stroud , VV . M . 2043 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Biom , having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro , Biorn being candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and resumed to the L'hst Degree , when the ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weston candidate . The Secretary , Bro . Thomas , was elected W , M . for the ensuing week , ana the officers were appointed in rotation . Ail Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on Tuesday , the 29 th instant .