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that he knew not what to say to them , but heartily thanked them all for it . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was one that always gave great pleasure to the Master of a lodge , as it was " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren . " They were always glad to receivejjan infusion of new blood , not only in Freemasonry but in every other society , and he was sure their
newly-initiated brethren would never regret the steps they had taken in becoming Freemasons . Bro . Mills and Bro . Wiltshire severally returned thanks . The W . Master gave " The Past plasters of the Lodge , " and remarked that although some of them were abroad he hoped that they would all be present at the next anniversary . He coupled with the toast " The Health of Bro . Poore , their
Installing Master . " Bro . Poore , P . M ., said he begged to thank the Vf „ Master most sincerely for the kind manner in which his name had been put in connection with the Past Masters of the Panmure Lodge . He believed all the Past Masters were indebted very much for their knowledge to one person who was not present , but one who was respected by all—he alluded to their dear departed Bro .
Thomas . He should never be tired of speaking of him , for it was by him that all was instilled into his mind that was for the benefit of Freemasonry . For the information of their younger brethren he might say that he had walked with Bro . Thomas from that house to the Clapham Station to gain that information that he was always so willing to impart , and , feeling sure that all had been
indebted to him for their instruction , he believed that his name would live in their hearts , and would be handed down by them to their children . Bro . Payne , P . M ., also returned thanks . The W . Master then said that he had a most agreeable duty to perform , which was to invest their Immediate Past RIaster , Bro . Pulman , with a jewel which had been voted to him by the brethren of the lodge
as a small recognition of his services during the time he occupied the position of W . Master , and in placing it on his breast he hoped he might be blessed with long life to wear it . Bro . Pulman , I . P . M ., said he sincerely thanked the brethren for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him , which , he should cherish all the days of his life , and then it would be handed down to his children as
an incentive to them to do their duty . The W . Master next proposed " The Visitors , " for which Bro . H . Thompson ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 177 and 1158 ; J . Wright , P . M . 1158 , and other brethren returned thanks . "The Officers" was the next toast , for which they severally responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy and harmonious meeting to a close , and the brethren adjourned soon after ten o ' clock .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE . ( N 0 . 766 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , on Tuesday , the 16 th May , when the following brethren were present Bros . John Pringle , W . M . ; W . Manfield Newton , S . W . ; W . E . Newton , J . W . ; S . D . Ewins , S . D . ; E . Kidman , I . G . j W . Drake , D . C . ; William Worrell , P . M ., Secretary ;
Captain G . I . Kain , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Newman , P . M . and W . S . ; Aug . Braun , I . P . M ; Dr . R . Harland Whitcman , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M ., also Bros . Dr . Atwood , J . R . Williams , B . G . Austin , H . Smithcrs , E . Archer , W . Johnston , R . Lcaman , A . Le Grand , A . Rcissmann , R . Gunner , W . S . Collens , H . F . Partridge , P . Stcintnann , W . J . Roberts , Robert Lyon , A . Ransby ,
G . Smithers , jun ., L . G . Reinhardt , and two visitors , viz ., Bros . Marcellus Higgs , W . M . of St . Mary ' s Lodge , No . 63 and Bro . Lindsay B . Harvey , late of the Albion Lodge . The business of the evening consisted of the passing of Bro . Dr . Atwood , the raising of Bros . R . J . Leaman , H . Smithies , and B . G . Austin , and the initiation of Mr . George Castle , It was decided to hold a
summer festival in connection with this lodge , and a committee of seven brethren was appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements . All Masonic business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner presided over by the W . M ., when the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren parted with fraternal greetings until the summer festival in July .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday , 12 th inst ., when the whole of the officers were present , the W . M ., Bro . E . Somers , initiating Messrs . J . H . Oppcnhcim , W . Payne , R . G . Thomas , H . Bcvis , and S . Rowley into the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . I . Crocker , 1480 ;
II . Field , 1489 ; T . Upward , 427 ; and W . A . Dawson , 820 , were elected joining members . A cold collation was afterwards provided , and the musical abilities of the Organist , Bro . H . De Solla " , assisted by Bros . Upward a ' . id Sim , contributed to render that portion of the evening ' s enjoyment a pleasurable one to the brethren as well as the visitors : — Bros . Dyer , P . M . 45 ; W . II . Lee , P . M .
1524 ; Gardiner and Middleton . Thc customary toasts were proposed and responded to , terminating with that of the Tyler . The first regular lodge meeting will be held on the 26 th inst ., when five other gentlemen arc expected to present themselves for initiation . DARTFORD . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 299 . ) . — The installation meeting of this old Kentish lodge was
held at the Bull Hotel , Dartford , on thc iGth inst . Thc lodge was opened at 2 . 30 p . m . by the W . M . ( Bro . H . G . Thompson ) and his officers . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . King , W . M . 77 ; Knight , P . G . D . C ; Busbridge , P . P . G . A . S . ; Abbott , P . M . 192 ; Giles , W . M . 829 ; Jardine , P . M . 140 ; Tattershall , 140 ; Reuter , W . M . U 07 ; Relph , P . P . S . G . D . ; Wells , W . M . i . 03 ;
Warner , P . P . G . A . S . ; Spink , 177 ; Brown , 140 ; Dennant . After the W . M . elect ( Bro . Davidson ) had been presented and duly installed in the chair by thc retiring Master , Bro . Thompson , thc W . M ., appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . T . Wills , S . W ; G . Wingrave , J . W . ; Martin , Treas . ; P . Harvey , Sec . ; Churchley , S . D . ; Scars , J . D . ; Heeley , I . G ; Pike ,
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D . C . ; Egerton , Steward . At 5 . 30 the banquet was served in the Assembly Rooms , about fifty brethren sitting down to discuss the delicacies prepared by Bro . Bray . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , inabref although , none the less effective manner ; all of which were received and responded to most enthusiastically Bro . Busbridge , in replying to the toast of the P . G . M .
and other P . G . Officers , spoke in such warm terms of the interest taken in the Craft by the P . G . M . ( Lord Holmesdale ) and the Deputy P . G . M . ( Bro . Eastes ) , and gave such a resume of the work done and to be done in the interest of the institution , as to be heartily cheered upon resuming his scat . The I . P . M ., Bro . Thompson , then proposed in felicitious terms
"The Health of the W . M ., " and referred to the zeal and assiduity with which Bro . Davidson had always attended to his duties in the lodge , and he ( Bro . Thompson ) was sure every member would only be too happy and proud in supporting the W . M . during the Masonic year then commencing . The toast was received most heartily . Bro . Davidson desired to thank the brethren for the cordial
manner in which they had received the toast , and promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to fulfil in the most efficient manner the trust reposed in him by placing him in the proud position of W . M . of the Lodge of Emulation . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Thompson , " and presented him with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel on
behalf of the lodge , as a slight token of thc regard and esteem in which Bro . Thompson was held by all thc brethren . Bro . Thompson accepted thc gift with feelings of great pleasure , and hoped the kind feelings which had been manifested towards him ever since he had been a member of the lodge woull long continue . "The Visitors ; " " The Treasurer , Bro . Martin , " who was then presented with a silver tea service as a mark of the esteem in
which he was held by the brethren , and in appreciation of his valuable services as Treasurer during a period of twenty years ; " The Masonic Charities . " " The Officers " were then honoured in true Kentish form . During thc evening some very excellent music , recitations , songs , & c , were contributed by Bros . Cotterill , Wright , Dennant , Brown , Pike , jWells , Andrews , and Churchley , and thp Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful meetings of thc Lodge of Emulation .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday evening , 10 th inst ., Bro . R . Bennett , W . M . ; Bros . Burton , as S . W . ; T . Merry , ] . W . ; Cooper , Sec . ; G . H . Sheffield , S . D . ; Whittaker , " j-D . ; Holbrook , Org . ; and Frazer , I . G . ; P . M . ' s J . Smith , H . Burn , G . T . Wright , and a good number of brethren .
The lodge was opened at seven p . m ., and Bro . King , after anssvering the questions most satisfactorily , was passed to the F . C . Degree in a most impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . P . M . Wright gave the Second Tracing Hoard . Five pounds was voted to Bro . Baldock ' s testimonial . The W . M . read a telegram from Bro . Cave , sent from St . Petersburgh , regretting his absence and wishing the W . M .
and brethren a happy meeting . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at nine p . m . The brethren adjourned for supper , and a pleasant evening was brought to a close by the time-honoured Tyler ' s toast . WALMER- Lord -Warden Lodge ( No . 109 G ) . —This lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting on Friday , 19 th inst ., at eight p . m ., business commercing
most punctually . It was proposed by thc W . M ., Bro . T . Ayling , and seconded by the S . W ., Bro . A . H . Dcs Barres , that an address of congratulation be prepared and forwarded to H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , which proposition was carried unanimously . The address was as follows — "To His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , cw ., & c , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of England and Wales . May it please your Royal Highness : We , the Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 , Walmer , beg to offer our sincere and hearty congratulation on your safe return to England . In no part of this realm have thc tidings of the splendid magnificence and heartiness of
your reception in India been received with deeper interest and greater gratification than by thc members of this lodge . And we trust the Great Architect of the Universe , who has safely brought you through the difficulties and dangers of your voyage , will continue the bleseing cf health to her Royal Highness the Princess , and to your illustrious family , and to your Hoyal I lighness , and long spare you
to preside over our most ancient and honourable fraternity . —Thomas Ayling , W . M . ; Alexander II . Dcs Barres , S . W . ; Edward Kirby , J . W . ; Thos . J . Usher , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . " GAMBIERTON ( South Australia ) . —Mount Gambier Lodge ( No . 120 ;) . —The usual monthly meeting cf this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th
December , 1875 , and was well attended . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . F . Barrett , W . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . A lodge of Past Masters was then opened by the W . M . Present , P . M . ' s Bros . Charles Clark and William Evans . Bro . the Rev . J . F . Hoctor was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient usage , who then invested the following
brethren as his officers for thc ensuing year : —S . W ., W . T . C . Marrie ; J . W ., J . C . Shcpherdson ; S . D ., G . B . Moules ; J . D ., C . Boyd ; I . G ., G . A . Pritchard ; Tyler , J . Conigrave ; Treasurer , A . Lienan ; Secretary , P . M . A . F . Barrett . P . M . Bro . Wm . Evans informed the brethren that he was about to proceed to England , and it was then
proposed by Bro . G . D . Wyatt and carried unanimousl y that thc thanks of the lodge be given to P . M . Bro . Wm . Evans for his good services to Masonry in general and to Ibis lodge in particular for the past seven years . Several brethren spoke to the esteem in which P . M . Bro . Evans was held , and regret was expressed at hisjdeparturc . After
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sundry business of a routine character had been disposed of thc lodge was closed in harmony , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by host Bro . Wm . McKay . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , " The Health of Bro . W . Evans ' . ' was proposed by thc retiring W . M . in eulogistic terms , and was heartily drunk . Bro . Evans returned
thanks in a very feeling speech , and expressed a hope that he should be spared to return to Mount Gambier , and concluded by proposing " Prosperity to the Lodge 1207 . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . TEDDINGTON . —The Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel , Tcddington , on Saturday , the 20 th inst . Present : Bro .
F . Sumner Knyvett , Grand Steward , W . M . ; F . B . Archer , S . W . ; Robert Berridge , Grand Steward , J . W . ; Edward B . Grabham , I . P . M ., Prov . Grand Steward Middlesex , Secretary ; W . G . Moore , S . D . ; E . A . Woolley , I . G . Visitors : Bro . Lieut .-Col . Fras . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master , Middlesex ; Bro . S . E . Turner , Lodge of Antiquity , No . 2 ; Bro . T . E . Woollard , Burdett Lodge , 1293 . The
minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . John Weston was then initiated into thc Order by the W . M ., after which Bros . Getty , Hunter , Twinberrow , and Younghusband were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Belward and Sadler raised to thc Thir Degree , the whole of the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in a manner which reflected thchighest credit
on the lodge . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , the unanimous choice of thc brethren falling upon Bro . F . B . Archer , S . W ., a brother who is exceedingly popular in the lodge for his amiable qualities and high Masonic attainments , and whose year of office will be looked forward to with the most pleasurable anticipations . Bro . Archer having acknowledged the
honour conferred upon him , Bro . D . Nicholson , P . M . No . 19 , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Y . Laing , P . M . 45 , Tyler for thc ensuing year . Bro . Grabham , I . P . M ., then rose , and proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be accorded to Bro . Knyvett , W . M ., for the able , courteous , and efficient manner in which he had presided over the lodge during his year of office , and
as a slight mark of respect the brethren present him , at the next meeting , with a P . M . jewel of the usual value . This proposition was seconded by Bro . Archer , S . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Col . F . Burdett expressed his satisfaction with the manner in which the work of the lodge was carried out , and congratulated the W . M . upon tbe success which had attended the lodge since its
formation . Having given the members a few valuable suggestions with regard to the admission of initiates and joining members ( the Colonel ' s remarks being received with great acclamation by the brethren ) , he took his leave of the lodge , expressing regret that other more pressing engagements prevented his remaining to the banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . Alter the removal
of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . " The Health of thc Deputy Grand Master , Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was proposed by Bro . Grabham , I . P . M ., and acknowledged by the W . M ., Bro . Knyvett , and Bro . Berridge , J . W . ( Grand Stewards for thc year ) . " The Health of thc W . M . " was proposed , and received in thc most cordial manner , who briefly
acknowledged thc compliment . Bro . Weston and Bro . Sealy responded for " The Initiates , " and Bro . Woollard for " Thc Visitors . " The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Grabham , " who cordially thanked thc brethren for all the kindness received at their hands , and congratulated thc lodge upon having elected their much esteemed brother , the S . W ., as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and predicted
a year of great prosperity for the lodge . " Bro . F . B . Archer , W . M . elect , " was thc next toast proposed , and it is needless to say how very heartily this was received by the brethren . Bro . Archer assured the lodge that he would do all in his power to maintain the high position to which it had attained in the two years of its existence by endeavouring to emulate the example of the two Past
Masters who had preceded him . Bro . Berridge , J . W ., having acknowledged trie toast of "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast was then proposed and duly responded to , the brethren separating after thc enjoyment of a most successful evening . HIGH -WYCOMBE . — •W ycombe Lodge ( No . 1501 ) . —Thc regular monthly meeting of this young
but highly flourishing lodge was held at the Town Hall , at three o ' clock , on Wednesday , May 17 th . Thc W . M ., Bro . John Palmer , was supported by his Wardens , officers , and a goodly number of members . Among the visitors wc noticed Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland , and Wm . Sim , of Aberdeen . The lodge was opened in due form according
to ancient custom . When the minutes cf the last meeting were read and declared to be correctly recorded , two gentlemen were initiated , and one brother passed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . William S . Cantrell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing Master for the highly efficient manner in which
he had discharged the duties of his office . Thc lodge having been closed thc brethren adjourned to the banquet at thc Red Lion Hotel . After the usual toasts the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Bowes , in reply , complimented the lodge on their excellent working , with which he said he was greatly impressed . Some excellent songs were well rendered , and a solo on the violin
by Bro . Sim much and deservedly applauded . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The success which has attended this lodge since the period of its consecration continues without abatement , and much of the prosperity is due to the hearty , energetic , and efficient manner in which the business is invariably conducted . The lodge is particulaily fortunate in having a W . M . like Bro . A . J . Hcnochsberg , and he is also favoured in having
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that he knew not what to say to them , but heartily thanked them all for it . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was one that always gave great pleasure to the Master of a lodge , as it was " The Health of their Newly-Initiated Brethren . " They were always glad to receivejjan infusion of new blood , not only in Freemasonry but in every other society , and he was sure their
newly-initiated brethren would never regret the steps they had taken in becoming Freemasons . Bro . Mills and Bro . Wiltshire severally returned thanks . The W . Master gave " The Past plasters of the Lodge , " and remarked that although some of them were abroad he hoped that they would all be present at the next anniversary . He coupled with the toast " The Health of Bro . Poore , their
Installing Master . " Bro . Poore , P . M ., said he begged to thank the Vf „ Master most sincerely for the kind manner in which his name had been put in connection with the Past Masters of the Panmure Lodge . He believed all the Past Masters were indebted very much for their knowledge to one person who was not present , but one who was respected by all—he alluded to their dear departed Bro .
Thomas . He should never be tired of speaking of him , for it was by him that all was instilled into his mind that was for the benefit of Freemasonry . For the information of their younger brethren he might say that he had walked with Bro . Thomas from that house to the Clapham Station to gain that information that he was always so willing to impart , and , feeling sure that all had been
indebted to him for their instruction , he believed that his name would live in their hearts , and would be handed down by them to their children . Bro . Payne , P . M ., also returned thanks . The W . Master then said that he had a most agreeable duty to perform , which was to invest their Immediate Past RIaster , Bro . Pulman , with a jewel which had been voted to him by the brethren of the lodge
as a small recognition of his services during the time he occupied the position of W . Master , and in placing it on his breast he hoped he might be blessed with long life to wear it . Bro . Pulman , I . P . M ., said he sincerely thanked the brethren for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him , which , he should cherish all the days of his life , and then it would be handed down to his children as
an incentive to them to do their duty . The W . Master next proposed " The Visitors , " for which Bro . H . Thompson ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 177 and 1158 ; J . Wright , P . M . 1158 , and other brethren returned thanks . "The Officers" was the next toast , for which they severally responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy and harmonious meeting to a close , and the brethren adjourned soon after ten o ' clock .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE . ( N 0 . 766 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , on Tuesday , the 16 th May , when the following brethren were present Bros . John Pringle , W . M . ; W . Manfield Newton , S . W . ; W . E . Newton , J . W . ; S . D . Ewins , S . D . ; E . Kidman , I . G . j W . Drake , D . C . ; William Worrell , P . M ., Secretary ;
Captain G . I . Kain , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Newman , P . M . and W . S . ; Aug . Braun , I . P . M ; Dr . R . Harland Whitcman , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M ., also Bros . Dr . Atwood , J . R . Williams , B . G . Austin , H . Smithcrs , E . Archer , W . Johnston , R . Lcaman , A . Le Grand , A . Rcissmann , R . Gunner , W . S . Collens , H . F . Partridge , P . Stcintnann , W . J . Roberts , Robert Lyon , A . Ransby ,
G . Smithers , jun ., L . G . Reinhardt , and two visitors , viz ., Bros . Marcellus Higgs , W . M . of St . Mary ' s Lodge , No . 63 and Bro . Lindsay B . Harvey , late of the Albion Lodge . The business of the evening consisted of the passing of Bro . Dr . Atwood , the raising of Bros . R . J . Leaman , H . Smithies , and B . G . Austin , and the initiation of Mr . George Castle , It was decided to hold a
summer festival in connection with this lodge , and a committee of seven brethren was appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements . All Masonic business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner presided over by the W . M ., when the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren parted with fraternal greetings until the summer festival in July .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday , 12 th inst ., when the whole of the officers were present , the W . M ., Bro . E . Somers , initiating Messrs . J . H . Oppcnhcim , W . Payne , R . G . Thomas , H . Bcvis , and S . Rowley into the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . I . Crocker , 1480 ;
II . Field , 1489 ; T . Upward , 427 ; and W . A . Dawson , 820 , were elected joining members . A cold collation was afterwards provided , and the musical abilities of the Organist , Bro . H . De Solla " , assisted by Bros . Upward a ' . id Sim , contributed to render that portion of the evening ' s enjoyment a pleasurable one to the brethren as well as the visitors : — Bros . Dyer , P . M . 45 ; W . II . Lee , P . M .
1524 ; Gardiner and Middleton . Thc customary toasts were proposed and responded to , terminating with that of the Tyler . The first regular lodge meeting will be held on the 26 th inst ., when five other gentlemen arc expected to present themselves for initiation . DARTFORD . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 299 . ) . — The installation meeting of this old Kentish lodge was
held at the Bull Hotel , Dartford , on thc iGth inst . Thc lodge was opened at 2 . 30 p . m . by the W . M . ( Bro . H . G . Thompson ) and his officers . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . King , W . M . 77 ; Knight , P . G . D . C ; Busbridge , P . P . G . A . S . ; Abbott , P . M . 192 ; Giles , W . M . 829 ; Jardine , P . M . 140 ; Tattershall , 140 ; Reuter , W . M . U 07 ; Relph , P . P . S . G . D . ; Wells , W . M . i . 03 ;
Warner , P . P . G . A . S . ; Spink , 177 ; Brown , 140 ; Dennant . After the W . M . elect ( Bro . Davidson ) had been presented and duly installed in the chair by thc retiring Master , Bro . Thompson , thc W . M ., appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . T . Wills , S . W ; G . Wingrave , J . W . ; Martin , Treas . ; P . Harvey , Sec . ; Churchley , S . D . ; Scars , J . D . ; Heeley , I . G ; Pike ,
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D . C . ; Egerton , Steward . At 5 . 30 the banquet was served in the Assembly Rooms , about fifty brethren sitting down to discuss the delicacies prepared by Bro . Bray . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , inabref although , none the less effective manner ; all of which were received and responded to most enthusiastically Bro . Busbridge , in replying to the toast of the P . G . M .
and other P . G . Officers , spoke in such warm terms of the interest taken in the Craft by the P . G . M . ( Lord Holmesdale ) and the Deputy P . G . M . ( Bro . Eastes ) , and gave such a resume of the work done and to be done in the interest of the institution , as to be heartily cheered upon resuming his scat . The I . P . M ., Bro . Thompson , then proposed in felicitious terms
"The Health of the W . M ., " and referred to the zeal and assiduity with which Bro . Davidson had always attended to his duties in the lodge , and he ( Bro . Thompson ) was sure every member would only be too happy and proud in supporting the W . M . during the Masonic year then commencing . The toast was received most heartily . Bro . Davidson desired to thank the brethren for the cordial
manner in which they had received the toast , and promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to fulfil in the most efficient manner the trust reposed in him by placing him in the proud position of W . M . of the Lodge of Emulation . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Thompson , " and presented him with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel on
behalf of the lodge , as a slight token of thc regard and esteem in which Bro . Thompson was held by all thc brethren . Bro . Thompson accepted thc gift with feelings of great pleasure , and hoped the kind feelings which had been manifested towards him ever since he had been a member of the lodge woull long continue . "The Visitors ; " " The Treasurer , Bro . Martin , " who was then presented with a silver tea service as a mark of the esteem in
which he was held by the brethren , and in appreciation of his valuable services as Treasurer during a period of twenty years ; " The Masonic Charities . " " The Officers " were then honoured in true Kentish form . During thc evening some very excellent music , recitations , songs , & c , were contributed by Bros . Cotterill , Wright , Dennant , Brown , Pike , jWells , Andrews , and Churchley , and thp Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful meetings of thc Lodge of Emulation .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday evening , 10 th inst ., Bro . R . Bennett , W . M . ; Bros . Burton , as S . W . ; T . Merry , ] . W . ; Cooper , Sec . ; G . H . Sheffield , S . D . ; Whittaker , " j-D . ; Holbrook , Org . ; and Frazer , I . G . ; P . M . ' s J . Smith , H . Burn , G . T . Wright , and a good number of brethren .
The lodge was opened at seven p . m ., and Bro . King , after anssvering the questions most satisfactorily , was passed to the F . C . Degree in a most impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . P . M . Wright gave the Second Tracing Hoard . Five pounds was voted to Bro . Baldock ' s testimonial . The W . M . read a telegram from Bro . Cave , sent from St . Petersburgh , regretting his absence and wishing the W . M .
and brethren a happy meeting . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at nine p . m . The brethren adjourned for supper , and a pleasant evening was brought to a close by the time-honoured Tyler ' s toast . WALMER- Lord -Warden Lodge ( No . 109 G ) . —This lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting on Friday , 19 th inst ., at eight p . m ., business commercing
most punctually . It was proposed by thc W . M ., Bro . T . Ayling , and seconded by the S . W ., Bro . A . H . Dcs Barres , that an address of congratulation be prepared and forwarded to H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , which proposition was carried unanimously . The address was as follows — "To His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , cw ., & c , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of England and Wales . May it please your Royal Highness : We , the Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 , Walmer , beg to offer our sincere and hearty congratulation on your safe return to England . In no part of this realm have thc tidings of the splendid magnificence and heartiness of
your reception in India been received with deeper interest and greater gratification than by thc members of this lodge . And we trust the Great Architect of the Universe , who has safely brought you through the difficulties and dangers of your voyage , will continue the bleseing cf health to her Royal Highness the Princess , and to your illustrious family , and to your Hoyal I lighness , and long spare you
to preside over our most ancient and honourable fraternity . —Thomas Ayling , W . M . ; Alexander II . Dcs Barres , S . W . ; Edward Kirby , J . W . ; Thos . J . Usher , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . " GAMBIERTON ( South Australia ) . —Mount Gambier Lodge ( No . 120 ;) . —The usual monthly meeting cf this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th
December , 1875 , and was well attended . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . F . Barrett , W . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . A lodge of Past Masters was then opened by the W . M . Present , P . M . ' s Bros . Charles Clark and William Evans . Bro . the Rev . J . F . Hoctor was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient usage , who then invested the following
brethren as his officers for thc ensuing year : —S . W ., W . T . C . Marrie ; J . W ., J . C . Shcpherdson ; S . D ., G . B . Moules ; J . D ., C . Boyd ; I . G ., G . A . Pritchard ; Tyler , J . Conigrave ; Treasurer , A . Lienan ; Secretary , P . M . A . F . Barrett . P . M . Bro . Wm . Evans informed the brethren that he was about to proceed to England , and it was then
proposed by Bro . G . D . Wyatt and carried unanimousl y that thc thanks of the lodge be given to P . M . Bro . Wm . Evans for his good services to Masonry in general and to Ibis lodge in particular for the past seven years . Several brethren spoke to the esteem in which P . M . Bro . Evans was held , and regret was expressed at hisjdeparturc . After
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sundry business of a routine character had been disposed of thc lodge was closed in harmony , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by host Bro . Wm . McKay . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , " The Health of Bro . W . Evans ' . ' was proposed by thc retiring W . M . in eulogistic terms , and was heartily drunk . Bro . Evans returned
thanks in a very feeling speech , and expressed a hope that he should be spared to return to Mount Gambier , and concluded by proposing " Prosperity to the Lodge 1207 . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . TEDDINGTON . —The Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel , Tcddington , on Saturday , the 20 th inst . Present : Bro .
F . Sumner Knyvett , Grand Steward , W . M . ; F . B . Archer , S . W . ; Robert Berridge , Grand Steward , J . W . ; Edward B . Grabham , I . P . M ., Prov . Grand Steward Middlesex , Secretary ; W . G . Moore , S . D . ; E . A . Woolley , I . G . Visitors : Bro . Lieut .-Col . Fras . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master , Middlesex ; Bro . S . E . Turner , Lodge of Antiquity , No . 2 ; Bro . T . E . Woollard , Burdett Lodge , 1293 . The
minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . John Weston was then initiated into thc Order by the W . M ., after which Bros . Getty , Hunter , Twinberrow , and Younghusband were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Belward and Sadler raised to thc Thir Degree , the whole of the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in a manner which reflected thchighest credit
on the lodge . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , the unanimous choice of thc brethren falling upon Bro . F . B . Archer , S . W ., a brother who is exceedingly popular in the lodge for his amiable qualities and high Masonic attainments , and whose year of office will be looked forward to with the most pleasurable anticipations . Bro . Archer having acknowledged the
honour conferred upon him , Bro . D . Nicholson , P . M . No . 19 , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Y . Laing , P . M . 45 , Tyler for thc ensuing year . Bro . Grabham , I . P . M ., then rose , and proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be accorded to Bro . Knyvett , W . M ., for the able , courteous , and efficient manner in which he had presided over the lodge during his year of office , and
as a slight mark of respect the brethren present him , at the next meeting , with a P . M . jewel of the usual value . This proposition was seconded by Bro . Archer , S . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Col . F . Burdett expressed his satisfaction with the manner in which the work of the lodge was carried out , and congratulated the W . M . upon tbe success which had attended the lodge since its
formation . Having given the members a few valuable suggestions with regard to the admission of initiates and joining members ( the Colonel ' s remarks being received with great acclamation by the brethren ) , he took his leave of the lodge , expressing regret that other more pressing engagements prevented his remaining to the banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . Alter the removal
of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . " The Health of thc Deputy Grand Master , Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was proposed by Bro . Grabham , I . P . M ., and acknowledged by the W . M ., Bro . Knyvett , and Bro . Berridge , J . W . ( Grand Stewards for thc year ) . " The Health of thc W . M . " was proposed , and received in thc most cordial manner , who briefly
acknowledged thc compliment . Bro . Weston and Bro . Sealy responded for " The Initiates , " and Bro . Woollard for " Thc Visitors . " The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M ., Bro . Grabham , " who cordially thanked thc brethren for all the kindness received at their hands , and congratulated thc lodge upon having elected their much esteemed brother , the S . W ., as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and predicted
a year of great prosperity for the lodge . " Bro . F . B . Archer , W . M . elect , " was thc next toast proposed , and it is needless to say how very heartily this was received by the brethren . Bro . Archer assured the lodge that he would do all in his power to maintain the high position to which it had attained in the two years of its existence by endeavouring to emulate the example of the two Past
Masters who had preceded him . Bro . Berridge , J . W ., having acknowledged trie toast of "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast was then proposed and duly responded to , the brethren separating after thc enjoyment of a most successful evening . HIGH -WYCOMBE . — •W ycombe Lodge ( No . 1501 ) . —Thc regular monthly meeting of this young
but highly flourishing lodge was held at the Town Hall , at three o ' clock , on Wednesday , May 17 th . Thc W . M ., Bro . John Palmer , was supported by his Wardens , officers , and a goodly number of members . Among the visitors wc noticed Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland , and Wm . Sim , of Aberdeen . The lodge was opened in due form according
to ancient custom . When the minutes cf the last meeting were read and declared to be correctly recorded , two gentlemen were initiated , and one brother passed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . William S . Cantrell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing Master for the highly efficient manner in which
he had discharged the duties of his office . Thc lodge having been closed thc brethren adjourned to the banquet at thc Red Lion Hotel . After the usual toasts the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Bowes , in reply , complimented the lodge on their excellent working , with which he said he was greatly impressed . Some excellent songs were well rendered , and a solo on the violin
by Bro . Sim much and deservedly applauded . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The success which has attended this lodge since the period of its consecration continues without abatement , and much of the prosperity is due to the hearty , energetic , and efficient manner in which the business is invariably conducted . The lodge is particulaily fortunate in having a W . M . like Bro . A . J . Hcnochsberg , and he is also favoured in having