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. . . T . Jordan , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; Jesse rhance , I . G . J and W . J . Newman , Tyler . Bro . H . G . F . vVells was also appointed to represent the lodge on the P ovincial Charities Committee . The W . M . next needed to invest the I . P . M ., Bro . Raper , with a beautiful f ^ st Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him atthe last

eeting of the lodge . In doing so , he very gracefully " lluded to the excellent and genial manner in which Bro . Uaoer had presided over the lodge and the "Outside rwree , " and to the impressive and able way in which he had carried out the ceremonies , and he wished Bro . Raper a long life to enjoy the distinction of wearing the nis tne

' ewel . rir 0 * Ka P expressed acKnowieagmenc or kindness of the brethren , and although modestly depreratin " - his being entitled to that kindness through his own „ rthiness , he should always look upon the jewel with pride , and he trusted that the lodge would see fit to invest future past Masters with similar tokens of their appreciation . closedand the brethren ad

fhe lodge was then , journed to the Star Hotel , where they sat down to a banquet , which was p laced upon the table in a manner which gave great satisfaction to all , and added to the reputation of Host Holt . The brethren present numbered about 40 , and included some who were unable to attend the lodge . The W . M .,

jjro . Foster , presided , and very felicitously proposed the various toasts , and the speeches throughout were of a very hioh order , that of Bro . Jenkins , P . M . 341 , on behalf of "He Charities , " being especially distinguished by its eloquence , and receiving much applause . The musical arrangements were very efficiently carried

out by Bro . J . Baker Guy , S . M . T . C , London Medallist , who contributed some of his best songs in splendid style . Four members of his glee party assisted with some pleasing quartettes very beautifully rendered , and several of the brethren also contributed to the harmony of the evening . The W . M . is to be congratulated on having thus entered on his year of office under most favourable and happy

auspices , the only drawbacks to the entire happiness of the occasion being the absence of some of the officers of the lodge from unavoidable circumstances , especially that of Bro . R . T . Davison , M . D ., P . M ., who is still detained in the North of England through a broken leg , and with whom much sympathy was expressed . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

BURSLEM . St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No . 98 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met in good force on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Town Hall , when the business in hand was an initiation and a raising , both of which ceremonies were performed in a most impressive and effective manner by the VV . M .,

Bro . VV . Garner , who was well supported by his officers , every one , from S . VV . downward , being in his place . The total signing the Tyler ' s book was about 4 6 , which included a fair representation of the purple and a number of visitors . After lodge the brethren adjourned to the Leopard Hotel for the quarterly supper , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

COOKHAM . Dene Lodge ( No . 2228 ) . —The installation meeting of this riverside lodge was held on Saturday , the 20 th inst ., in private rooms attached to the boat-house of Bro . Charles Belton , adjoining the far-famed Quarry Woods . There were two candidates for initiation on this occasion ,

both being near relatives of members of the lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Charles Belton , P . D . G . D . C , the first Master of the lodge . The installation of the VV . M ., Bro . J . Badger Clark , one of the founders of the lodge , was afterwards ably performed by Bro . R . E . Goolden , the I . P . M ., the Wardens' chairs being filled by

Bros . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., and VV . Boutcher , Prov . G . Reg ., both of whom are founders of the tadge . On the appointment of officers of the lodge for the ensuing year the very exceptional circumstance occurred of three brothers -Bros . J . Badger Clark , Harry Clark , and G . Clark , jun . fall of whom are founders of the lodge)—occupying the

chairs of W . M ., S . VV ., and J . VV . On the motion of the 1 reasurer , Bro . Charles Belton , the sum of five guineas was voted to the R . M . I . B ., Bro . R . E . Goolden having agreed to represent the lodge as a Steward at the ensuing " Festival . A similar sum was voted last year when Bro . Major Bishop represented the lodge . It was then announced by the

Treasurer that Bro . J . Badger Clark , the W . M ., had presented the lodge with a very handsome banner with the arms ° f ic ' = > emblazoned thereon to commemorate his year ot office . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . tor his beautiful present . The officers appointed were as follows : Bros . Harry Clark , P . M ., i > . XV . ; Geo .

yark , jun ., P . M ., J . W . j Charles Belton , P . D . G . D . C , } " **¦; J . W . Howard Thompson , P . M ., Sec ; Major . u ! - e Bishop , S . D . ; A . G . Boutcher , J . D . ; and Captain W . Nicholls . Among the visitors present was Bro . Morland , D . P . G . M ., ™ announced that it was the intention of his < oya Hi ghness the P . G . M . to confer on Bro . Goolden .

* ' > 1-, the office , of J . G . W . of the province at the ensuing ' rovincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Martin , P . G . Sec , was also present . j e ' jghtful evening was afterwards spent in the rooms 'looking the Thames , a very charming musical enter' . nrnent being provided by the members of the lodge . 1 P M ner and tne Past Master ' s jewel presented to the Wei * e both manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The the i ? * 4 1 * V meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , nrp 10 th inst ., at the Masonic ' Hall , when there were SW , A ° S- J * Constable , W . M . ; J . M . Behrendt , * - ; .: / R . N . Brunye , J . VV . ; J . F . Watson , Treas . ; Chan Vood ^ P * P * G . S . B ., Sec ; T . Staniforth , P . P . G . P ., PfVrV rO- Uurtonshaw , I . P . M . ; H . L . Burtonshaw , r * , v * , Ore \ . r nv . v <* : n . w Q C „ U „ 0 „ 0 „ . ;—

ty ' ru \ dickering , I . G . j G . Naylor , Tyler ; J . Drury , l '' u ' mer i ? n erlain * 1 J , ' *> * J * Wressel , R . Oates , J . Bro Mi . Meadle y * R - Ashmell , and others , ensuing endt was unanimously elected W . M . for the ' l ' rea- *„ Jear ' and Br 0 * J * F * Watson , J . P ., was elected r aised ¦ ' , andBr 0 * G * Naylor , Tyler . Bro . Meadley was ' an 'iounr 1 I Sublime Degree of M . M . The W . Master at Grantl-T the next Prov ' Grand Lod !? e was to be held Would be 1 ' l ' ' * ^ * P t ' - 'h * following y ear it ' % e was 1 at < - * ' * Auditors were appointed , and the

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EAST MOLESEY . Cyclist Lodge ( No . 2246 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle Hotel on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . A . Itter , W . M . ; Thos . Clark , S . W . ; H . F . Bangs , J . VV . ; C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec ; J . Powell , acting S . D . j H . Gardener , J . D . ; W . R . Hatton , acting I . G . ; D . P . Cama , D . C ; A .

Lyons , Stwd . ; CR . Shepperd , Tyler ; Ii . C Mulvey , P . M . ; H . Holmes , P . M . ; W . A . Armfield , 0 . VV Battley , L . Westwood , J . Lewis , A . Powell , and S . Brim Visitors : Bros . G . Hayford , LG . 2045 ; J . Pointer , J . D , 2202 ; B . Lyons , P . M . 1227 ; R . Hart , P . M . 2146 , P . P S . G . D . ; and R . D . Mehta , Past S . G . D . Bengal . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed

The ballot being unanimous in favour of Messrs . A . Powell and S . Brim , they were initiated , and Bro . John Lewis was passed to the Degree of F . C . A letter was read from the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , saying the Most Worshipful Grand Master had been pleased to appoint Colonel Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., Prov . Grand Master for Surrey , which was ordered to be entered on the

minutes . The W . M ., Wardens , and Past Masters were elected as a Committee to settle and arrange the summer outing in July next , and Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M . ; IT . Holmes , P . M . ; and the W . M ., the Committee to assist in the proposed testimonial to the D . P . G . M . for Surrey , Bro . VVest . Bro . R . D . Mehta was welcomed and saluted by the brethren in ancient form , and the lodge was closed .

HAMPTON COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This prosperous provincial lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the Sth inst . Among- those in attendance were Bros . E . Dare , P . M . 2032 , W . M . ; IT . Sapsworth , P . M . 2032 , S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . Grant , J . W . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; W . T . Peat , Sec . ; H . Bond , S . D . ;

J . Spooner , J . D . ; F . Figg , Org . ; J . J . Smith , D . C ; R . W . Rice and R . W . Simpson , Stewards ; R . Drummond , P . A . G . P ., I . P . M . ; T . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Suggett , Flack , and others . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . T . Skewes-Cox , P . G . S . ; R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D . C ; F . Crew , VV . M . 2032 ; W . J . Mason , P . M .

2246 ; Garland , S . W . 795 ; Levy , S . W . 889 ; J . Edgell , J . W . SSg ; Willis , J . W . 2201 ; Abell , J . VV . 2032 ; Shore , Rowland , Leaver , Penbelow , Inglish , Fied , Ablett , F . R , Robinson , H . Herbert , and others . The minutes of lhe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . raised Bro . H . C Crozier and passed Bros . Symon , Cheeseman , Ross , and Jehu , the

ceremonies being well performed . Bro . J . H . Gaunt , late of 1656 , was re-elected as a joining member . The W . M . then impressively installed Bro . H . Sapsworth as VV . M ., assisted by Bios , ( . handler , as S . W . ; T . VV . Ockenden , J . W . ; Capt . Walls , D . C . ; and Drummond , I . G . Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . Grant , S . VV . ; Bond , J . W . ; Featherstone , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ;

Spooner , S . D . j Peat , J . D . j Figg , Org . j Simpson , Stwd . ; and Gilbeit , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . It was unanimously resolved that , in consideration of Bro . W . T . Peat ' s * five years' services as Secretary , he be presented with a gold breast Jewel emblematic of that office . Bro . Peat was then decorated with the jewel .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and P . G . Sec being unable to attend , in consequence of a prior engagement at the Mitre Tavern , Hampton Court Bridge , a resolution conveying hearty greetings was despatched to them , and was subsequently heartily reciprocated by those distinguished brethren .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts received full justice . During the evening an excellent programme of music was presented by Bros . Figg , W . T . Peat , D . T . Grant , and

others . The W . M . and I . P . M . are to be congratulated upon the excellent manner in which the whole proceedings passed off . The latter brother during his year was favoured with many initiates , and the success in other respects that attended his tenure of the chair of No . 1656 will not soon be forgotten .

MANCHESTER . Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge ( No . 2363 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., atthe Victoria Hotel . The following brethren were present : Bros . M . Thomas , W . M . j John VVood , I . P . M . ; Seth Wrigley , S . VV . j F . W . Woolaston , J . W . j

Chas . Harrop , Treas . ; F . Hilton , Sec . ; VV . A . Brabner , S . D . ; C . H . Beever , J . D . ; E . R . Ward , I . G . ; Henry Nail , D . C ; Edwin T . Smith , Org . ; C . Mercer , Stwd . ; J ; B . Kirk , Tyler ; F . Watson , A . B . Barlow , H . C . Lilly , T . Heywood Waddington , and J . W . Lloyd . Visitors : Bros . R . V . Critchley , 1140 ; S . Mills , J . VV . 1177 j and R . Hilton , VV . M . 78 .

PENDLETON . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 1773 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . E . Holland , VV . M . ; F . lovvnson , I . P . M . ; J . L . Smith , S . W . ; T . Threlfall , J . W . ; R . H . Berry , Treas . ; T . T .

Sefton , Sec ; W . Mosley , J . D . ; VV . Hardcastle , P . M ., D . C ; J . Clarkson , Org . ; J . Clough , I . G . j T . M . Brown and Wm . Lambert , Stwds . ; J . B . Kirk , Tyler ; T . Kay , P . M . ; T . A . Smith , E . Hewitt , R . Topham , VV . Bransby , and Wm . Johnson . Visitor : Bro . E . F . Openshaw , 03 S-

PLUMSTEAD . Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — A rare muster of brethren of the above lodge , and no less than 23 visitors from far and near , assembled at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , on the 17 th inst ., to congratulate the esteemed W . M ., Bro . S . E . Southgate , on the completion of his year of office , which has been both a successful and harmonious

one . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and among die other brethren present were Bros . VV . Webber , I . P . M . ; J . H . Roberts , P . VI ., Treas ; J . VVarren . P . M ., Sec ; R . Naylor , P . M . ; H . King , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); J . McCuIlough , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; G . F . Taylor , J . W . ; VV . Lawson , S . D . ; H . Tufnell , J . D . ; G . Nichols , I . G . j W . Bidgood , Org . ; G . IT . Porter , A . D . C ; H . Pammant , Stwd . ; R . Hanson , P . M . S 29 ; A . Cleal , P . M . 13 ;

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J . P . Moore , P . M . 13 ; W . Sanders , J . W . 913 ; Capt . Hearn , S . VV . 969 and Sec . 2399 ; W . Davis , 13 ; T . Thomas , 13 ; W . Vallon , 13 ; Rev . W . Horsley , 913 ; J . Mitchell , 913 ; G . Tucker , 913 j B . Hammond , 913 j W . A . Blest , 913 j W . Ross , 901 j T . W . Geller , 4 S 3 ; VV . Chick , S 49 ; H . Barbour , u 6 ( S . C ); VV . Turvey , D . C . 1472 j A . H . Jones , 1472 ; H . Golding , 1472 ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . H . Lloyd and H . S . Dudman , and proving unanimous , they were duly initiated into Masonry . Bro . Ross was then raised , and the lodge was closed . The dinner having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , and then

Bro . Webber said that for the last time the VV . M . had placed the gavel in his hands for a purpose with which they were all acquainted . In proposing to them the toast of their esteemed VV . M ., he must ask them to remember his excellent working , and earnest desire to provide for the comfort of the brethren during his year of office , now fast drawing to a close , and when they considered that he , Bro .

Southgate , was hard at work learning the instal ' ation ceremony , they would look over any delinquencies that night . He had worked the ceremonies throughout lhe year in a most masterly manner , and he asked them to show their appreciation of him by drinking his health for the last time with enthusiasm . Bro . Southgate would admit that his working that night was not exactly up to the Nelson standard , but there were

three causes for it , the first was , as Bro . Webber had said , he was working up for the installation ceremony , the second was that he hadthe previous night attended at the installation of an old friend at the Anglo-American Lodge , and the third was that he had not attended the lodge of instruction at its last meeting , for he could assure them that unless a constant attention to the ritual was kept up there was sure to come a time when the want of that attention would be in

evidence . However , he thanked them one and all f or their great kindness to him during his year of office , and should ever remember it with gratification and pride . Bro . McCollough , in responding to a hearty reception of the toast of "The W . M . elect , " said that when years ago both Bro . Hobson , P . M ., and Bro . Butt , P . M ., offered him office he declined it because he felt that he could not spare the

necessary time to attend to it , r . eveitheless he could assure them that he always loved Masonry , and had it at heart , and when Bro . Sanderson , P . M ., offered him office he accepted it , because he felt that the time had come when he could without detriment to himself or connections undertake the duties and responsibilities of office . He especially wished to thank Bro . Warren , P . M ., for the instruction he had given him , and the

brethren for their kindness in electinghim as their Master . As the immortal had said— "There is a flood in the affairs of man , " & c Well , he had taken the tide of his Masonic career at the flood , and nothing should be wanting on his part to ensure that it led on that good fortune which was expressed by them to every Master of the lodge who did his duty .. He

thanked them . Bros . Moore , Sanders , Capt . Hearn , Turvey , and Horsley responded for " The Visitors . " "The Candidates , " "The Past Masters , " and the Tyler ' s toast were also honoured , and then the brethren dispersed , after a happy and memorable meeting .

WOL VER HAMPTON . Honour Lodge ( No . 526 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , when there were present Bros . A . McBean , W . M . ; J . D . Steen , S . W . ; Rev . Jas . Seddon , Chap . ; C A . Newnham , Treas . ; John J . Smith , Sec . ; J . Roper , S . D . ; W . H . Hewitt , J . D . ; T . J . Barnett

, D . C ; B . Baker , I . G . j J . E . Morris , Stwd . j T . P . Price , Tyler ; VV . Twist , P . M ., * Col . A . C Foster Gough , P . G . M . j John Clark , F . G . Tidington , S . W . Page , H . C . Owen , Rev . Charles Lee , J . Dally , C VV . Graham , E . H . Thorne , W . Baker , T . P . Price , VV . Davis , John Marston , Thos . McBean , H . Harley , J . T . Gibbons , H . E . Proctor , VV . H . Bestock , A . T . Molineaux , T . H .

Hickman , j . Parkes , A . VV . Sims , Rev . S . C Adam , J . Evans , and J . Darby . Visitors : Bros . F . VV . Smyth , 539 ; J . Bates , 419 ; F . Nokes , 1 S 3 S ; J . Page , T . li . Bennett , 1 S 3 S ; J . Bradney , 419 j T . bkelt , 419 j VV . Bywater , 419 ; T . Wilson , 1520 , * C . Mathews , H . P . Smith , 1 S 3 S ; VV . G . Allen , 1 S 3 S ; and R . A . Willcock , 419 .

1 he lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen as candidates for initiation , viz ., Rev . S . C . Adam , Mr . John Darby , and Mr . Joseph Evans , which proved unanimous in their favour , and they were afterwards initiated , the ceremony being performed bv the VV . M .

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CROYDON . George Price Chapter ( No . 2096 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the 20 th inst ., and was honoured by the presence of Comp . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., the newlyappointed Grand Superintendent of Surrey . The chapter was opened by Comp . A . S . Brown , P . G . S . N ., M . E . Z .,

assisted by the Principals , and the minutes of the last convrcation having been read and confirmed , the Auditors ' accounts , showing a satisfactory position , were adopted . The installation of Principals followed , Comp . F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org ., being installed as Z . ; Comp . Arthur Adams , IT . ; and Comp . Gordon Smith , J . Comp . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . G . J ., was invested S . E . ; Comp . J . S . Fraser , P . P . A . G . S ., Treasurer ; and Comp . G . S . Horsnail , Steward .

There were also present Comps . IT . E . Francis , P . P . G . D . C ; Pearson , Hayward , Sherry , and W . Lane , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Price , M . E . Z . 13 * 21 , and R . Main , J . 294 , the jormerbaing proposed as a joining member . Comp . Col . Money , Grand Superintendent , was elected by acclamation an honorary member of the chapter , and in accepting the compliment expressed the pleasure he felt

in being present , as it was the first time he had visited a lodge or chapter meeting in Croydon since his appointments as P . G . M . and G . Superintendent of Surrey . Other business having been transacted , the chapter vvas closed , and after dinner the usual toasts followed , and a P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . Z ., the companions e parating early after a very enjoyable meeting .