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Bro . C . H . Ellis , VV . M ., thanked the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to the toast of Ids health . His thanks were also due to Bro . Dore for coming from Hudderifield to give his interesting lecture , and he was very glad to have been honoured by the presence of the rest of the visitors , as all had combined and made a successful and happy meeting ' . "The Past Masters of the Lodge" was proposed by Bro . G . H . Field , P . M . mrS , and responded to by Bro . E . P .

Peterson , P . M ., who remarked that the brethren had that evening , by passing the resolution for providing portraits of the Past Masters of the lodge to adorn the walls of the Masonic Hall Buildings , given further proof of the esteem in which the Past Masters were held by the junior brethren , and he was sure that he was expressing the opinions of all the brethren of the lodge when he stated that they were exceedingly gratified at the honour which

the Prov . G . M ., Bro . VV . L . Jackson , ALP ., had recently conferred on Bro . Stephenson the senior P . M . of the lodge , they all regretted , that ill-health had prevented his attendance at the last two or three meetings of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant meeting to a close . Music and singing were contributed by Bros . Swains . Dccksey , Fearnley , E . Harland , Smith , and Fisher .

BUCKHURST HILL . Earl of Warwick Lodge ( No . 2504 ) . — The first annual installation meeting of this recentlyformed lodge was held at the Masonic Hall attached to the Roebuck Hotel , on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., and will be memorable in the history of the lodge . The W . M . elect , Bro . Col . Lockwood , M . P .. accompanied Ivy Bros , the

Earl of Warwick , Prov . G M . ; Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . M . Somersetshire ; E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; and T . J . Ralling , Prov . G . Sec ; on reaching the lodge , were received with the honours due to their rank in the Craft j and Bro . Viscount Dungarvan , having taken the chair , at once proceeded to install Bro . Col . Lockwood , M . P ., the S . W ., into the Master ' s chair , his impressive rendering of

the ceremony calling foith the admiration of all present . The new W . M . then invested his officers for the year , who included Bios , the Rev . Thos . Lloyd , as Chap ., and Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., VV . M . 2342 , P . S . G . W ., as Treas . Bro . Rtv . Thomas Lloyd having been re-elected to represent the ledge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee j the new W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented a

handseme Past Master ' s jewel to the outgoing W . M ., Bro . CC . Black , P . G . Stwd ., laying stress upon the excellent work that had been done by that brother in the formation , and conduct during the first year of the lodge . Bro . Colonel Lockwood proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Viscount Dungarvan for his kindness in attending that day and perfoirr . ing the installation ceremony . The pleasure and

honour he felt in having been placed in his present position had been greatly enhanced by the fact lhat the ceremony had been done—and so ably—by a personal friend . Bro . Black seconded Ihe vote , which , having been carried by £ eels motion , Bio . Viscount Dungarvan acknowledged the same . He said he had only been too happy to come down sr . d inslal so old a friend as their present VV . M . Bro . Col .

Li ckwocd said they were greatly indebted to their own Piovir . cal Grand Master for the honour he had done them by being piesenton this occasion , particularly as he had journeyed from Warwick for the purpose . He proposed lhat thiy accoid his lordship a hearty vote ol thanks . Th <> moiion having teen seconded by the S . W ., the Earl cf Warwick , whose rising was the signal for hearty

applause , said it gave him great pleasure to be there , not only to support his friend Col . Lockwood , but to be present at a meeting of the lodge which bore his name—an honour he felt very deeply . He was also pleased to find himself amorgst his Essex brethren again , from whom it seemed to him he had been a long time separated . He was looking forward to seeing more of them shortly , as he hoped to he

back again in Essex about the middle or end of June . It was a source of much gratification to him to find the Earl of Warwick Lodee in so prosperous a condition , and he was sure that they might look forward to a successful continuation during the coming year . No one was more fitted to fill the

chair of the lodge than the present W . M ., and he should like to congratulate the Lord Dungarvan on the way that he had performed the installation ceremony . The lodge was shortly afterwards clcsed , and between 40 and 50 ^ brethren subsequently dintd together at the Roebuck , an elegant dinner being well served by the host , Bro . Smith .

CHINGFORD . Thomas Railing Lodge ( No . 2508 ) . —This loige , which was consecrated a year aeo , held its installation meeting last Saturday at the Victoria Hotel , Bro . Thomas J . Railing , P . M ., and S << c ., 51 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . Essex , VV . M ., presiding . There were also pieserit : Bros . Charles Lewis , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; F .

J . Hennings , J . W . ; R , Clowes , Tieas . ; Waller j . lull , S . D . J VV . Kemplir . fr ; Frank Griffith , l . G . j and Percy Griffith . Vis . tors : Bros . Harry Becker , 51 : E . Crolt Wise , 610 ; Alfred Hartley , 51 ; VV . II . Kirby , P . M . and Sec . " 1965 ; J . ] . Smith , 2395 ; 11 . Massey , 160 , P . M . 619 and 1928 ; James Akers , 55 ; H . Palmer , 21 S 2 ; W . Nicholson Haydcn , Thomas Moyley , and Charles J .

Welh r , of 2128 . lire . F . W . Ward , 31 , was elected a joining member , immediately after which Bro . Hailing proceeded with the installation of Bro . Chailes Lewis as VV . AI . The work was performrd in excellent style , and Bro . Ralling received the collar of I . P . M . The remaining officers of the lodge were Bros . R . I . Hennings , S . W . ; W . J . Full ,

I . W . ; Richard Clowes , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Treas . ; Frank Griffith , Sec . ; C . H . Kernplmg , S . D . ; G . M . Page , J . D . ; Percy Griffith , l . G . ; Frederick Bevan , P . M ., Prov . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; and Farrington Salvage and F . VV . Ward , Stwds . The new VV . M . presented the lodge with a handsome banner , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed for the gift . Bro . Ralling received a Past Master's jewel ; the

Secretary stood as Steward for the GiiIs' School Festival , and 10 guineas were voted to his list . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a charming little supper , which Mr . Polll , the pioririetorof the hotel , assisted by Mrs . Polli , having prepared , carefully superintended . Bro . G . M . Page , J . D ., specially looked after the wines , of which the lodge has its own cellar , the Victoria being a temperance hotel . liro . Ralling , I . P . M ., in proposing the ] toast of "The

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VV . M ., " . said it was the most interesting toast of the evening , it being that of the ruler of the lodge . Bro . Lewis was a most active founder of the lodge , besides being one who had worked very hird in Freemasonry . He was an expert Craftsman in the Emulation Lodge of Improvement-, and the brethren would find that he would bring his good work to bear on the lodge ; he was popular among' the brethren ; he had been ready to assist in every way , and the brethren might look forward with pleasure to their

having to sit under his sway for the coming year . liro . Charles Lewis , VV . M ., in reply , said it was very kind cf the brethren to meet the remarks of Bro . Railing with the enthusiasm with which they had drunk the toast . It was , of course , perfectly ev'dent when the founders were pleased to make him the first S . W . of the lodge that they would not be long before they made him Master , so that he was not taken by surprise . But there was one point

which had to a certain extent caused him a little surprise during the year , which was the unusual kindness he had received , especially in the arrangements for that present little gathering—making it a quiet family affair , in which they could enjoy each other ' s company . As long as that idea could be maintained in the three meetings which would follow the present assembly , he should be satisfied if he could secure that result . It was very nice to have two or

three little outings in the summer and get the fresh air . They had had one that dav , and he should try to make all the succeeding ones similar meetings of comfort and enjoyment . Bro . Tharles Lewis , VV . M ., in proposing "The Health of tin ? I . P . M ., Bro . Ralling , " said the brethren all knew liro . Railing's merits and his hard work , of which Essex had the great benefit . The members of that lodge were

mainly members of a large London lodge which met in the winter , who wanted to get out into the country on a leisure day of the week in the summtr . They got Bro . Ralling to be the first Master of that new lodge , but they did not know him personally . They had learned during the last year how he had gained his position , and they could quite understand now how it was he had attained his distinguished position , and enjoyed the confidence of the Provincial

Grand Master , and got his position in Grand Lodge of England . The brethren were deeply indebted to him for consenting to be the first W . M of the lodge . Bro . Railing , I . P . M ., replying , said he esteemed it a great honour to be asked to allow the lodge to be named after him , and to be requested to be the first Master , although he was rather shy about it at first . He felt it was assuming- a very responsible position to undertake to form

a new lodge , and navigate it for the first year . It was only when he knew the brethren who were likely to be associated with him that he consented . He had , however , never regretted it . He had had a very pleasant year of office , and he had tried to do his best . Although he lived a long distance away he felt he had at Chingford a centre which would always be apleasuie to him to look to . It was a pleasure that the brethren had confidence in him , and they

had rallied round him during the year to support him . He would ask them to carry that on and support his successor . He had said a few months ago they were strangers to each other , but now the VV . M . was one of his best friends . The more he had seen uf Bro . Lewis the more he was drawn to him and attached to him . His duties as Prov . Grand Secretary ot Essex were responsible and numerous ; he had to visit many lodges ; but it would have to be

something very important indeed to keep him from the meetings ot that lodge . He belonged to a family of Masons . He bad two brothers at the Cape who were taking great interest in Masonry . One was Secretary of a lodge who he hoped in that far off portion of the world would do well for Freemasonry as he ( Bro . Ralling )

had tried to do in this part of the world . Several of the visitors responded to the toast of "The Visitors , " and the S . W ., J . W ., ami the Secretary replied to the toast of "The Officers , " promising the VV . M . their most hearty support , even though they might not be quite up to iOmufation working ; and the Tyler ' s toast was given and honoured before the brethren returned to town .

GA TESHF . A D-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . —The first regular meeting under the sway of the new Master was held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., when there was an interesting programme of work , and there was also a splendid attendance of members and visitors . The W . M ., Bro . Adam Dodds , presided , and was supported by Bros . \ V . Stafford , / . P . M . ; W . J . Jobson , P . M ., as S . W . j M . R . Wright ,

P . M . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C ; Robt . Whitlield , P . Al . ; T . R . Jobson , P . M ., as Sec . ; Rev . E . VV . Drage , Chap . ; 11 . Jackson , J . W . ; T . Chegwidden , S . D . ; VV . ll-jlzaflil , J . D . ; J . Armstrong , l . G . ; K . Ferry , Org . ; j . T Pragnell , Stwd . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; G . T . Bootes , F . Keid , VV . Ulythe , J . Lightbown , T . L . Hall , | ohn Neil , H . H . Pitt , R . Atkinson , A . VV . Blacklcck , R . Surtecs , VV . 10 . Peacock , J . Charlton , R . Hewitt , P . Cash , R . Kelly , G .

C . Potts , K . Laverick , J . Bidgood , K . Dobsun , and others . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . T . G . ALbane , P . M . 240 , P . G . J . W . ; H . Proctor , P . M . 123 ; J . D . Wesrgarth , VV . M . 123 ; W . F . Hall , Stwd . 406 ; T . Picketing , W .. YL , R . M . Markham , P . M ., J . B . Clarke , Sec , and J . G . Alder , all of 24 ; G . Terry , W . M ., G . A . Allan , P . Al , VV . Cawthorne , P . AL , and O . Jackson , S . D ., all of 991 ; J . U . Wadland , 1342 ; C . R . Toomer , W . M ., J . R . vVlieldon ,

and J . Potter , of 241 S ; R . Stewart , I . P . M ., 1 . A . Muffin , P . M ., and J . T . Hewitt , of 424 J C P . Lardler , VV . M . 16 & 4 J Win . Smith , P . M ., and J . 'Taylor , 1342 j 10 . Tun .-bull , P . M ., F . Turnbull , P . M ., J . A . G . Ross , P . M ., and L . Nixon , J . W ., of 4 S 1 j J . Appleton , 158 j A . Kencu , 24 ; 11 . Harriett , 406 ; W . E . Moffett , P . M . 241 S ; 10 . M . Tuif , 541 ; and others . After the preliminary business , and the ballots for

initiation were taken , Messrs . John Carr , Anthony Dodds , and Wm . L . Young , were admitted in the first Degree , the ceremony being done in a masterly style by the new W . M . liro . II . Jackson , J . W ., explained the tools and delivered the charge incidental to the work . Bros . . G . T . Buole . s and F . Reid were afterwards passed as F ' . Cs . by liro . W . Stafford , I . P . M . The acting S . W ., liro . VV . J . Jobson ,

P . M ., explained the working tools of the Second Degree . Later on an interesting ceremony took place in the- presentation of a beautiful timepiece to Bro . Win . Brown , P . M ., D . C , on the occasion ol his marriage . At the request of the VV . M ., Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , made the presentation . 1 le referred to the fact that over 15 years ago he initiated liro . Brown in that lodge , and in 1882 Bro .

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Brown took his first office , since which period he had gone through the chairs of the Craft lodge , the Royal Arch chapter , and the Mark lodge , No . 293 , and for some time had occupied the honourable position of D . C in all the three grades of M .-. sor . ry . Bro . Whitlield also alluded to the very valuable s rv ' ccs that Bro . Brown had rendered in other ways to his mother lodge ; to his zeal , activity , and

great knowledge ar . d experience in the hidden mysteries of the Craft ; also to his modest , unassuming demeanour , which won lor him the istcem o ! all the brethren . The timepiece bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C . Lodge of Industry , on his maniage , Sih Apiil , 1 S 95 , by 42 brethren of th- ' Industry Lodge , No . 4 8 , R . A . Chapter , 4 8 , and Mark Lodge , 293 , as

a mark of esteem and brother ly love . Bro . W . brown , in replying , said he was much affected and touched by the great kindness shown to him by his brethren on the present occasion , and thanked all for their goodness to him . He would certainly esteem the . handsome gilt , which would stimulate him to continue doing all that lay in his power to foster the good of the Craft , and would always look at the

clock to keep him in happy remembrance of that period . It was unanimously agreed that a sum not exceeding 10 guineas be granted towaids a testimonial to Bro . M . Corbitt , P . M ., on his reti : ing from the office of Treasurer , which he has tilled for 13 years . . Votes of condolence were passed to the family of liro . Lieut .-Col . John A . Cowen Blaydon , the patriarch of the lodge , who died on the 14 th ,

and to Bro . j . G . Smith , P . M ., on the death of his wife . Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., made an offer , on behalf of an anonymous donor , to present to the lodge about 33 volumes of Masonic works of great interest and value , on certain conditions . The members lo decide at next regular meeting if they will accept the gift . Other business concluded , the lodge was closed after a long and arduous night of labour .

RHYMNEY . £ t . David ' s Lodge ( No . 2226 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Church School ( kindly lent for the occasion ) . There was a large gathering of members , amongst whom we noticed the following : Bros , lohn Llewellyn , P . A . G . D . C , VV . M . ; F . C . Williams , I . P . AL ; Thos . Edwards ,

S . W . ; D . Btvan , ] . W . ; Rev . D . J . Llewellyn , Chap . ; Roger VV . Jones , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; VV . Lloyd Marks , P . AL , P . P . G . P ., Sec . ; B . Rees , S . D . ; | . T . Millett , J . D . ; VV . VV . Jones , D . C ; L . L . Fine , i . G . ; W . J . Tong , Org . ; John Evans , Stwd . ; W . H . Fisher , Tyler ; N . liradly , P . M . ; D . F . Pritchard , P . AL ; John Lewis , H . E . Ayref , J . Randall , J . Jackson , A . Jones , J .

R . Jones , W . Price , Ch . is Curtis , G . Clement Davis , h . H . Thomas , J . R . Dobbs , II . Randall , J . N . Dobbs , A . Price , Rev . John Evans , R . P . Adams , J . Jenkins , J . Jones , jun ., and ] . Aurelius . Visitors : Bros . C R . Lyne , D . P . G . M . ; D . VV . Evans , no ; VV . Dutton , 2225 ; Wilson ; J . E . Chambers , I . P . M ., C . Chambers , J . W ., and S . Evans , of 92 s ; VV . H . Kendrick , 6 G 2 ; Rees Rees , VV . AL , Thos .

Phillips . P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., and Ihomas Rees , P . AL , P . P . A . G . P ., of 679 ; D . L . Davies , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., VV . H . Richards , P . AL , P . P . A . G . D . C , Thomas . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., N . North , S . W ., Rev . T . Theophilus , Chap ., and J . L . Herbert , S . D ., of 109 S ; Thos . Acland , S . W ., VV . H . Pearce , D . J . Michael , and James Albott , of 15 62 ; and A . E . Williams , 2357 .

Bro . Thomas Edwards , the VV . AL elect , was presented to the Installing Alaster , liro . C K . Lyne , D . P . G . AL , by Bro . D . F . Pritchard , P . AL , and the pleasing ceremony was peiformed by him , ably assisted by Bros . Jno . 10 . Chambers , P . VL 925 , and Thomas Alorgan , P . Al . 109 S . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Llewellyn , P .-VG . D . C , I . P . M . ; D .

Bevan , S . W . ; P . Rees , J . W . ; Rev . John Evans , Chap . ; Roger VV . lone ? , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; VV . Lloyd Marks , P . AL , P . P . G . P ., Sec ; I . T . Millett , S . D . ; L . L . Fine , P . G . Stwd ., j . D . ; Dr . John Evans , l . G . ; VV . 1 . Tong , D . C . ; R . P . Adam , Org-. ; G . Clement Davies , and John Lewis , Stwds . ; ] ohn Llewellyn , I . P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Charity Steward ; and W . H . Fisher , Tyler .

Shoitly afterwards the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room at the Royal Hotel , where a menu of a superior kind had been prepared by the worthy host and Bro . Turner . The VV . AL , Bro . Thomas Edwards , presided , who acquitted himself in a genial and successful manner . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and

responded to . In the intervals between the speeches was introduced a most admirable programme of song and instrumental music , liro . 1 . E . Chambers , P . AL 925 , giving a grand llute solo . Sungs were given by the following Bros . John

Evans , C . Chambers , \ V . H . Kendrick , B . Rees , G . Clement Davies , Charles Curtis , VV . Lloyd Marks , D . Bevan , L . L . Fine , Thos . Edwards , and John J ackson . Mr . David Richards ably presidid at the piano . The singing ol "Auid Lang Sync" by the whole company brouiht a oust succes .-ful gathering to a close .

SOUTHSHORE . West Lancashire Century Lodge ( No . 2349 ) . — Tne install ition in = eting ot trns lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hail , Bro . VV . K . Brandwood , VV . M ., presiding . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the prev . ous meeting were read and confirmed . Previous to the ins-. allalion ceremony being performedBro .

Brand-, wood appointed the following as Installing Officers : Bros . 10 . Wolstennolmc , VV . AL 703 , as S . W . ; T . Loftus , W . AI . 1476 , as J . W . ; and James Ceilings , P . AL , as l . G . Bro . W . li . Dean , VV . AL elect , was presented to the Installing Mas ' . er , Bro . Brandwood , who having been duly obligated , and a Board of Installed Alasters foimed , Bro . Dean was inducted into the chairproclaimedand saluted . Ihe

, , working tools were presented in the respective Degrees by liro . Snnister , P . M ., D . C , whilst Bro . W . H . liampson , P . AL , addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren respectively . 'The following officers were invested by the W . AI ., and they were addressed by liro . Chas . Heywootl , dis

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , with the gnat ability he always - plays on such uccasions : Bros . VV . R . Brandwood , LI . M y F . i . Bradihaw . S . W . ; C R . llardman , J . W . ; S . W . Y . li . Bradshaw , P . AL , P . P . G . Chap . Nor ., P . P . G . Chap . 10 . Lanes ., P . P . G . Chap . W . Lines ., Chap . ; J . J . LJoyle , 'Treas . ; Thomas Forrester , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . I' -nE ; Sec ; R . Simister , P . AL , D . C ; E . Taylor , S . D . ; » ; Ilaworlh , S . D . ; A . j . Anderson , l . G . 5 T . Marsdcn . Uigo