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Bro . G . H . Bartlett , addressing the VV . M ., said that a very strong feertsg-fcad for some time existed amongst the members that some step should be taken to mark their recognition of the services rendered so freely to this lodge by some of the old Past Masters ; that the feeling existed could not be a matter of surprise to those who had noted the assiduity of their old and respected Bros . Past Masters

Moutrie , Becket , and Hill in the interest of the lodge—Bro . Moutrie , who had for so many years done yeoman service for the lodge , and in his capacity of Treasurer had even more interest for the funds of the lodge than he had for his own ; Bro . Becket , who had for an almost equal length of time given his services as Secretary to the lodge ( duties which only those who have had similar experience can pioperly

estimate ); and last , though not least , Bro . E . L . Hill , whose services were always available for the lodge , whether to fill the chair of VV . M . for the year ( as he had done upon more than one occasion ) , or to temporarily fill the duties of either of the subordinate offices . This feeling being in the minds of the brethren , they were also reminded that the lodge still lacked a very useful article usually found in all

well-ordered lodges , viz ., a loving cup . It was therefore suggested that it would be an excellent plan to present to the lodge a loving cup in honour of the three Past Masters . This suggestion was warmly adopted by the members , and he had now to ask the VV . M . to accept , on behalf of the lodge , the loving cup produced , which had received a suitable inscription , and on behalf of the subscribing brethren

he had only to express a hope , in which he heartily joined , that the three esteemed Past Masters might be spared for many years to participate in the use of the cup . The cup was accepted by the Worshipful Master , who read the following inscription engraved upon it : "Royal Albert Edward Lodge , No . 90 G . Presented to this lodge by the members , in loving and grateful recognition of the

long and valued services so freely rendered thereto by Bros . T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Somerset ; C . Becket , P . M ., P . P . G . Sd . Br . Somerset ; and E . L . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Somerset . February , 1 SS 6 . James Knight , VV . M . " The W . M . explained that the movement had originated with some of the junior members , and had been thoroughly endorsed by all the older members . For

himself , it met with his hearty commendation and support , and he congratulated the brethren upon the success of their efforts . The cup having been filled , the VV . Master pledged the three Past Masters , and each brother having done the sameBios . Moutrie and Hill thanked the W . M . and

, brethren in suitable terms for having placed such a lasting memorial of them in the lodge . The lodge was then recalled to labour . 'The working tools were given by the S . W ., and the charge by the VV . M ., after which it was regularly closed down , the brethren present adjourning to supper as usual .

SOUTHEND . —Priovy Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . G . R . Dawson , VV . M . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , S . VV . ; C Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , J . VV . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., G . A . P ., Sec . ; L . Warren , jun ., S . D . ; C F . Woosnam , J . D .: VV . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , as I . G . ; G . Kitchin

Org . ; A . VV . Martin , Tyler ; A . G . Renninson , VV . H . Norman , and B . Thomas . Visitor : Bro . H . Cogill , 20 . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Bro . Rev . C . Marriott , 357 , as a joining member , which proving unanimous , he was duly elected . The bye-laws of the lodge were next read , after which two candidates for initiation and two joining members were proposed , and the lodge was then closed and adjourned .

MANCHESTER . —Richmond Lodge ( No . 1011 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Old Boar ' s Head , Corporation-street . The VV . M ., Bro . Chas . Turner , was in his place at the appointed time , and was assisted by Bros . VV . B . Collier , S . W . j J . D . Kershaw , J . VV . ; S . A . A . Andrew , P . M ., Sec ; S . Dawson , S . D . ; P . C . Hind , J . D . ; Clark VVatson , l . G . ; A . A . Hinde , J . Williams , and S .

Bamford , Stewards ; R . Caldwell , P . M ., D . C . ; Motterhead , P . M . ; Miller , P . M . ; Thompson , Roy , Booth , Ingle , R . Walker , Taylor , Priestman , Harrison , Pocklington , Lambert , and Hall . The visiting brethren included the names of Bros . Salmon , P . M . ; R . Walker , VV . M . 1052 ; Corbett , P . M . 249 ; and several others . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the

minutes read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Christian Spitz , who , being in attendance , was initiated according to ancient euston . Bro . VV . H . Maddock having proved himself qualified had the Sublime Degree conferred upon him . The working of the whole of the ceremonies of the various Degrees were give in an excellent manner by the VV . M ., Bro . Turner , and the other oflicers of the

lodge . A ball , given by the members of this lodge , under the patronage of VV . Bro . Col . Le Gendre-Starkie , P . P . G . M ., was recently held , and was so successful that the W . M . expected there vvould be a balance on the right side . "Hearty good wishes" having being given by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then sat down to an excellent supper ,

provided by the affable hostess of the hotel , and after the removal of the cloth , patriotic and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . Songs and recitations were given by some of the brethren , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . It may be added that any brother who visits the Richmond Lodge will not regret it , as he will be most cordially received .

• MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 19 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form in the presence of Bros . T . Ii . Fairclough , W . M . ; J . II . Simpson , S . VV . ; VV . Bailey , J . VV . ; F . H . Hare , Sec . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Womack , J . D . ; F . J . Crowther , I . G . ; John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . j T . W . Sproulfe ,

S . S . ; J . Hilton , and VV . Booth , lyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Rhodes and VV . 11 . Wilson , 1231 . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been duly read and confirmed , Bro . Hilton was dul y raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . John Barker , P . M . This being all the business , after "Hearty good wishes" from thc visiting brethren , the lodge was duly closed .

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HORSHAM . —Mid-Sussex Lodge ( No . 1141 ) . — The annual Installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the King's Head Hotel , on Monday afternoon , the 15 th inst . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . H . Woodhams , assisted by the following oflicers , viz .: Bros . VV . H . Sadler , I . P . M . . : L . B . Henderson , J . VV . ; W . Lintott , Treas . ; S . A . Pocock , Sec . ; J . Barnett , S . D . ; A . Aldridge , l . D . ; C . King , l . G . ; G . B . Simpson ,

brethren would feel thoroughly satisfied-with him when his year of office expired . He hoped every young Mason would strive to emulate their present VV . M . ' s example , and eventually rise to that honourable and dignified position he now occupied . The toast was must heartily drunk , after which Bro . j . E . Ashton , Organist , sang with great feeling " Here ' s to his health in a song . "

Stwd . ; and W . Randall , Tyler . 'The brethren of the lodge who were present also included Bros . E . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; VV . L . Thomas , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; ) . Moon , P . M . ; W . J . King , W . S . Fieldsend , J . G . Buttifant , VV . Redman , H . I .. Matcham , T . Honywood , G . Trower , P . M . 1395 ; F . VV . Butler , R . Henwood , and E . D . Sapey . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . C . | . Corder , P . P . G . S . W . P . M . " 271 ; J . Thornhill , I . P . M .

1 hc Worshipful Alaster , in reply , said he felt very proud of the position he now occupied , and thanked Bro . Davies for his kind and flattering remaiks . He had found some very good friends amongst Freemasons , and especially in St . David ' s Lodge , whose reputation would , he trusted , in no way suffer during his Mastership . Bro . Bellamy proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and descanted most ably thereon .

, 503 ; H . H . Jordan , VV . M . S 51 ; ) . O . MacCarrogher , P . P . G . Chap . ; VV . Morecroft Burrell , 1 S 29 ; E . Coliings , VV . M . sG ; C H . Haine , Prov . G . Stwd ., VV . M . mo ; TI . Kent , VV . AI . 315 ; E . Broadbridge , Prov . G . Stwd ., P . M . 1636 ; R . Nicholson , 315 ; George Cole , I . P . M . 1 G 3 G ; and H . Langton , 271 . The most important business of the

Bro . R . McDowell Smith , P . P . G . T ., in response , made a capital speech , and recounted an incident that had occurred at a Cheshire lodge some years back , when he was asked to propose "The Masonic Charities , " lhe result of whicli was a sum of _ £ 17 ios . being collected at the table , one brother giving £ 10 . 'The next year thc lodge invited him again .

meeting was the installation of the VV . M . elect , Bro . L . B . Henderson , into the chair of office . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . C . J . Corder , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 271 . The following were elected as the colleagues of the VV . M . for the ensuing year , and those present were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz . : Bros . J . Barnett , S . W . ; A . Aldridge , J . W . j VV .

when the brother who had given £ 10 the year previous gave The brethren here adjourned for coffee , and , on reassembling , Bro . Gibson , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and , in the course of his remarks , said that St . David ' s Lodge , although imagined to be a Welsh lodge , or , at any rate , a

Lintott , Treas . ; S . A . Pocock , Sec ; C . J . King , S . D . ; G . B . Simpson , J . D . ; J . G . Buttifant , Org . ; H . L . Matcham , D . of C . ; E . D . Sapey , I . G . ; T . Honywood , Stwd . ; and VV . Randall , Tyler . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . H . Woodhams , was presented with a P . M . 's gold jewel , in recognition of his services during the past year . It was unanimously resolved that a

letter of condolence should be sent to the Dowager Lady Burrell and the family of the late Prov . G . M ., Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., expressive of the sympathy of the brethren of the lodge with them in their recent bereavement . The lodge having been formally closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The VV . M ., Bro . L . B . Henderson , presided , and was supported by the visitors and

P . M . ' s of the lodge . The following was the toast list : " The Queen and the Craft ; " "The M . W . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , G . M . of England ; " "The R . W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; " "The R . W . Bro . the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past ; " " The VV . Bro . J . Henderson Scott , Dep . Prov .

G . M . of Sussex , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past ; " " The Installing Master , Bro . Corder ; " "The Masonic Charities ; " "The VV . M ., " responded to by Bro . L . B . Henderson ; " The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . Rev . J . O . MacCarrogher , VV . Morecroft , and Thornhill ; "The P . M . ' s , " responded toby the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Woodhams ; " The Officers of the

Lodge , " responded toby Bro . J . Barnett ; "lhe Initiates , " responded to by Bro . Butler ; and the Tyler ' s toast , by Bro . Randall . The various speeches were interspersed with songs , given in pleasing style by Bros . E . Broadbridge , R . Nicholson , and G . Cole , the duties of accompanist being ably carried out by Bro . J . G . Buttifant , Organist of the lodge .

MANCHESTER . —St . David ' s Lodge ( No . 1147 ) . —The installation of Bro . Evan Roberts took place at the Freemasons' Hall on the iSth inst . There were present-Bros . Robert Chadwick , W . M . ; Evan Roberts , S . W . ; R . Vawser , J . W . ; Ishmael Davies , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Kinloch , Sec . ; Christopher Wren , S . D . j ) . R . Warwick , l . D . ; Chas . Rowland , I . G . ; Thos . Gibson , P . M . ;

T . R . Peel , P . M . ; Thos . Elliott , P . M . ; J . E . Ashton , J . Taylor , J . Baird , J . H . Dalglish , VV . E . Haworth , and Robert Kay . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Burrows , P . M . 64 , 430 ; Robt . McDowell Smith , P . M . 44 , 64 , P . P . G . T . ; John Eaton , P . M . 6 G , 430 ; James Walker , P . G . J . W . ; Ihos . C . Olney , John McAdam , 3 S 1 ; F . A . Coop , and R . R . Lisenden , VV . M . 317 .

After the lodge had been opened in the usual manner , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and after Bro . Evan Roberts , W . M . elect , had been formally presented to the Installing Master ( Uro . Robt . Chadwick ) , he was , with 2 II due rite and ceremony , and in a very able manner , inducted into the chair ot K . S .,

and subsequently proclaimed to and saluted by the M . M . ' s on their re-entry to the lodge . The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year , and invested by Bro . Thomas R . Peel , P . M . : Bros . K . Vawser , S . W . j G . Kinloch , J . W . j Ishmael Davies , P . M ., Treas . j Christopher Wren , Sec ; J . K . Warwick , S . D . ; Chas . Rowland , J . D . j Mark Fairweather , P . M ., D . C ; John Ed . Ashton ,

Org . ; J . Hertz Dalglish , I . G . ; Jas . Taylor and R . Kay , Stewards ,- and J . Sly , Tyler . The addresses we ' re given in a most impressive manner , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Prior to the lodge closing , Bio . Ishmael Davies , P . M , and Treas ., proposed that the sum of £ 10 be voted from the Iodge funds to the East Lancashire Systematic

Institution . The brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel to celebrate the Festival of St . John . The banquet was in every respect a grand one , and embraced most of the delicacies of the season . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured after dinner , the W . M . proposing "The Oueen , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the Royal

family . " The S . W ., Bro . Vawser , proposed "The Earl of Carnarvon j" the J . VV ., Bro . Kintoch , proposed " The Earl of Lathom and the Rest of the Grand Oflicers ; " after which the W . M . proposed " The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . Master oi East Lancashire , Col . Starkie ; " and the S . VV . followed by proposing "The Health of the V . W . Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . George Mellor , and the Rest of the Present and Past Prov . G . Officers . '' Bros . Robt .

McDowell Smith , P . Prov . G . 'I reas ., and others responded . Bro . Ishmael Davies , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of thc VV . M ., " said he had known him for many years , and had proposed him as a member of the Craft , and also initiated , passed , and raised him , and he ( Bro . Davies ) felt proud to know that his protege had fulfilled every duty that had devolved upon him with satisfaction to the lodge and credit to himself , and as he had acquitted himself well in all thc minor offices , he had no doubt the

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Iodge in which there was a great many Welshmen , was in reality a cosmopolitan lodge , inasmuch as in it they had Welshmen , Englishmen , Irishmen , and Scotchmen . They were always pleased to see visitors amongst them , and extended the right hand of fellowship to them in all heartiness and Alasonic hospitality , and trusted they would come and see the lodge during the ensuing year . The toast was well received , and nearly all the visitors

responded . Other toasts were honoured , including " The I . P . M ., " " The Installing Alaster , " "The P . M . ' s , " "The Newly-Invested Officers , " & c ., and a very enjoyable evening was spent . Some capital songs were sung , and Bro . J . E . Ashton rendered valuable service on the harmonium in the lodge and piano at the festive board .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No- 1184 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., W . AL ; VVm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., as S . W . j Henry Kimm , J . W . j H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . j Robert Hughes , Sec . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., as S . D . ; T . J . Walder . ' J . D . ; J

. Fielding , Org . ; VV . T . Jordan , l . G . ; Leary , Tyler ; B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . ; Charles Alartin , J . B . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , P . AL ; J . B . Foster , VV . A . Raper , H . T . Simmons , T . VV . Cock , M . B ., Victor Baumann , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M ., Rev . E . R .

Currie , then in feeling terms spoke of the great loss thc province had sustained by the death of the late lamented R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Walter VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., and moved that the Secretary , Bro . Hughes , forward a letter of sympathy from the Iodge to the bereaved widow and family of the deceased , expressing the sorrow of tho members . Bros . Simmons and Cock having answered the usual questions , were , on their readmissionraised to the

, Sublime Degree of M . M . The lodge wasthen closed , and Bro . Baumann , having proved his efficiency , was duly passed as F . C , both ceremonies , together with charges and working tools , being given in Bro . Currie ' s usual able and impressive manner , after which a successful ballot was taken on behalf of Air . T . W . Avis for initiation , and , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge met at the Red Lion Hotel on the iSth ' inst . Among those present were Bros . VV . Spearing , W . M .: Wheatley S . VV ; Eales , J . VV . ; J . Jessett , P . M ., P . G S . B . Aliddx ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec . ; Ransford , S . D . ; E . Clarke , I . G . ; Scholding , A . W . S . ; Culverwell , A . D . C . ; H . JJones

. , LP . M ., W . S . ; J . F . 11 . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middx ., Hon . Member ; J , Clarke , H . Robinson , Compton I rotter , Wright , Hopkins , Alasters , Ballard , and others Bro . tucker , J . VV . Sunbury Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , Bro . H . Robinson , by the W . AI . 's permission , was raised by Bro . Walls . The ballot was then taken

on behalf of Messrs . Bates , G . Tagg , jun ., Aloss , and Cronin , and , it being unanimous , they were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . AL , who also ably passed Bros . Trotter , Wright , and Hopkins . It having been announced that Bro . Bray , one of the early initiates of the Hemming Lodge , had died since the last meeting , it was unanimously resolved that a vote of condolence be

passed to the widow and famil y , and that a copy should be transmitted by the Secretary to Airs . Bray . The Secretary gave notice of motion— "That the sum of 10 guineas be taken from the lodge funds , and placed on the list of thc W . M ., in the name of the lodge , as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " Ihe Prov . Grand Secretary having expressed

his acknowledgments to thc lodge for having elected him as honorary member , and a letter of apology for nonattendance read from Bro . Raymond Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx ., the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the VV . AI . is to be congratulated upon the great success that attended his efforts on this the first meeting since his installation .

MANCHESTER . —Zion Lodge ( No . 179 S ) . ---A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 8 th inst ., at the lodge rooms , 74 a , King-street . Present : Bros . Board , Valentine , Nathan , and Aronsherg , P . M . 's ; Bros . Franks , Levi , Goldsmith , Newman , Gershon , Rosenthal , S . Frankenstein , and Rideal , Secretary . The Treasurer of the

recent ball , held at the Cheetham Assembly Rooms , Alanchester , under thc auspices if this lodge , for the benefit of the Charities , submitted his statement of receipts and expenditure , which was duly audited and read and passed . It showed a net balance of close upon £$ 0 , and the Ball Committee resolved that the Chairman , Treas .,