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unanimously in favour of Bros . Walls , VV . H . Saunders , and Harrison . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was _ voted to the outgoing W . M . in recognition of his having passed the chair the second time , such amount to be dealt with as he thoug ht proper . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment under the genial presidency of Bro . VV . H .

Saunders , who , upon the removal of the cloth , gave a few of the principal toasts . Bro . Walls responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . R . H . Saunders , in the course of which he feelingly touched upon the cause of the W . M . ' s absence that day , and

expressed a hope that at their next meeting he would be in their midst , and perfectly restored to health . Bro . W . H- Saunders having replied upon Bro . Taylor ' s behalf , then gave , in very kind terms , " The W . M . elect . " Bro . Walls having responded , the toast of " The Visitor , " replied to by Bro . Jenkyns , and " The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . S . Saunders and Briggs , terminated the proceedings .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on the lSth inst ., when there were in attendance Bros . J . W . Hiscox , VV . M . ; T . Moody , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; VV . C . Davey , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; E . Russell , J . D . ; A . Jackson , I . G .,- W . Spearing , M . C . ;

H . Wheatley , Assist . W . S . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; J . C . J essett , P . M . ; Gilbert , P : G . T ., Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Hiscox , J . W . 1157 ; Peterson , 12 S 3 ; and Tucker , 1365 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Barton was raised to the degree of a

M . M . by the W . M ., in a manner that left but little to be desired . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Hammond , who at once proceeded to install Bro . T . Moody into the chair of K . S . He appointed the following Past Masters to assist him during the ceremony : Bros . Hopwood , as S . W . ; Hiscox , as J . VV . ; Walls , as D . C . ; and Jessett , as I . G .

At this stage of the proceedings Bro . R . Thrupp , the W . D . P . G . M . of Middlesex , was announced , and a procession of Provincial Grand Officers having been formed , he was duly admitted into the lodge and saluted . The officers appointed for the ensuing year are Bros . Davey , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Hammond , P . M ., Sec . ; Spearing , S . D . ; Wheatley , J . D . ; Holland ,

I . G . ; T . C Walls , D . of C ; C Jessett , W . S . ; Eales , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . J . Hammond having completed . the ceremony by an admirable delivery of the addresses , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to him for his services as Installing Officer . By fiat of the W . M . Bro . Peterson , 12 S 3 , was then passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Moody . The report of the Auditors having been

received and adopted and Bro . Ballard , 1326 , having been balloted for as a joining member , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by Bro . Ballard , the caterer . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . Bro . Raymond Thrupp , G . A . D . of C , in a speech of some point replied upon behalf of " The Grand Officers , "

and in the course of his remarks expressed the gratification it had afforded him at being present at the Hemming Lodge that day . The proceedings throughout were worthy of all praise and reflected great credit upon the executive . Bro . Walls having responded to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " "The Health of the W . M . " was given warmly and eloquently by the I . P . M .

The Worshipful Master in reply expressed the pride he felt in having been elevated to the dignified position of a ruler in the Craft , and he hoped that his conduct , in the chair during his year would justify the confidence of the brethren in having placed him there . " The Installing Officer " followed , and this toast having been drunk with acclamation ,

Bro . J . Hammond in a few well chosen words acknowledged the compliment . " The Visitors " came next in order , and was responded to by Bros . Hiscox and Tucker , the former brother in particular giving some very interesting details of his experience of Masonry in Egypt . The health of "The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of the I . P . M ., was then given . At the conclusion of

his remarks the W . M . presented the I . P . M . with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Hiscox in reply said that when he was installed he felt very ' proud of his position , but at that moment he felt prouder still , because it proved that his services during the past year had been considered

worthy of recognition , and he should wear the jewel and always consider it as a most interesting memento of his connection with the Hemming Lodge . The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Masonic Charities , " and " The Officers " terminated the proceedings .

NORTHAMPTON . — Eleanor Cross Lodge ( No . 1764 ) . —The annual festival of this prosperous and popular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Abingtonstreet , on Tuesday last week . The lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . Henry Hill , P . P . G . O ., assisted b y the officers and brethren , and after the transaction of business , routine and ceremonialBro . Henry SpoorProv . Grand

, , Swd . Br ., was duly installed as W . M . according to ancient custom , for the ensuing year , by his predecessor , assisted hy . Bro . Henry Brown , P . P . G . J . W . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Hill , LP . M . ; E . Morris , S . W . ; Rev . T . C Beasley , P . P . G . C , as J . W . ; R . Taylor , Treas . ; T . Emery , Sec . ; G . Butcher , S- - ; 3 . J . Newman , J . D .: A . Jones . D . of C .: R . Croft

Urg . J . Currall , I . G . ; H . V . Tebbutt , S . Stwd . ; W . Goldeney , J . Stwd . ; C Dean and W . Kirby , Tylers , In addition to the above-named , the following occupied places in the lodge : Bros . Butler Wilkins , Deputy Prov . CM . ; Frederick Binckes , P . M ., Grand Stewards' Lodge ; H . J . Atkins , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; G . Eilard . Prov . G . D . of C

P . M . 3 G 0 ; Rev . S . W . Wisrg , P . P . G C , W . M . 1911 ; J . L . Spoor , H . Roberts , H . Hodges , B . Thompson , T . P . U prman , J . A . Jowett , W . J . Howe , F . Laycock , R . Abel , W . 1 . Glarke , J . Gold , J . J . Hart , P . P . G . P ., S . W . 360 ; £ •L . Michel , P . P . G . D ., 3 G 0 ; C . R . Nunn , 3 G 0 ; E , rietcher , 360 ; Ward , 1564 ; and others . A vote of thanks to Bro . the Rev . S . J . VV . Sanders

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P . M ., for his valued services to the lodge as Treasurer , was unanimously carried ; and , after the acceptance of the auditors' report , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was admirably served by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel , and to which full justice was done . The usual toast list was presented . " The Queen and Craft , " " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , " and " The Grand Lodge and Officers " were submitted in truly Masonic spirit by the VVorshipful Master , who then proposed "The Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master , His Grace the Duke of Manchester ; the Worshipful the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Butler Wilkins ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge . " Bro . Butler Wilkins highly appreciated the reception

accorded to the toast , and regretted that the many public engagements of his grace prevented him oftener meeting his brethren , but trusted that , as the next Provincial Grand Lodge would be summoned to meet under the banner of the Eleanor Cross , which had been consecrated since the Provincial Grand Master last presided , he would be present , particularly if the date could be so altered as to suit his

con-. Bro . George Eilard , Prov . G . D . of C , replied on behalf of the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . Rev . T . C . Beasley , J . VV ., in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , " said he ( Bro . Beasley ) was pleased to occupy the position of one of his Wardens , and hoped he and his brother Warden would find themselves in the position he had

once observed in a very beautiful phenomenon called mock suns , in which two bodies appeared , one on either side of the sun , but which , instead of detracting from its brightness , seemed only to add thereto . The Worshipful Master in acknowledging the flattering remarks of his brother Junior Warden said that he was fully aware of the responsibilities of the office , and the difficulties of the task he had undertaken , particularly in

having to follow brethren , of such marked skill as those of his predecessors . Bro . Eilard , P . M . 360 , proposed in eloquent and flattering terms " The Installing Master and the Past Masters of the lodge , " regretting that the engagements of the brother who undertook the chief portion of that day's work had called him away , but whose place was well supplied by a brother whom they all liked , and were always glad ito see

and hear . Bro . H . Brown in responding lamented that circumstances had removed from among them on this occasion all those , with the exception of Bro . Adkins , who had previously adorned the chair of that lodge . He assured the brethren that whoever might occupy the chair could rely on his assistance and the exercise of his ability in promoting the welfare ot the Eleanor Cross Lodge .

Bro . Atkins , P . M ., gave "The Masonic Charities , " and as Provincial Charity Steward for the year , hoped to be enabled to carry to the Festival of the Boys' School such a list as would do credit to the Province of Norths and Hunts , and to that lodge particularly ; a lodge which , although so young , had already distinguished itself in the cause of charity , and had added to its voting power by becoming a Pice-President of the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Bro . F . Binckes , Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , replied in a powerful and most eloquent appeal on behalf of those three great institutions , which were the pride of the Craft and the wonder of the uninitiated world , calling on each brother to remember that touching appeal to their hearts made , when , at a peculiar

moment , they promised , if in their power , to help , according to their means , those who , from unforeseen circumstances , were reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress , and as they had been reminded that day there was a second phase of being happy—that was to communicate happiness . Bro . James L . Spoor proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . Ward , 1564 , suitably acknowledged the toast ,

and complimented the officers on the efficient manner in which everything connected with the lodge was carried out . Bro . T . Emery gave " The Sister Lodges of the Province , " to which Bro . J . Hart , S . W . Pomfret Lodge , and Bro . Michel responded . Bro . E . Morris having , in happy terms , replied to " Thc Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , " the ancient Tyler gave the concluding toast , which brought to a close a very happy meeting , characterised throughout by thorough

harmony and concord . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital singing accompanied by Bro . R . Croft , the very efficient Organist . 'Ihe principal vocalists were Bros . Hart , Jowett , Laycock , Atkins , Butcher , Eilard , Emery , How , Fletcher , and Binckes , the last named also rendering with effect a scene from " Othello . " Great praise is due to Bro . T . Emery for the transformation of the banquet-room into a gala hall , by an artistic arrangement of Hags , banners , shields , and plants .

HENLEY-ON-THAMES . — Thames Lodge ( No . i 8 g 5 ) . —The second annual festival and installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . R . T . Hodge , M . A ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., W . M ., presiding . A large number of the members were present . The visitors were Bros . G . W . F . Loftus , P . M . 03 , 905 , 1193 , P . P . G . J . W . Norfolk ; R . Bradley , P . G . Sec Berks and Bucks ; R . C . Mount , P . P . G . S . VV .

Berks and Bucks ; F . j . Ferguson , W M . 414 , P . G . S . O . Berks and Bucks ; R . Dowsett , W . M . 1101 , P . G . J . D . Berks and Bucks ; S . Wheeler , S . W . 414 ; R . F . Circuitt , Chap . i 8 > 7 ; J . B . Cunningham , 197 ; E . H . Boord , 100 S ; W . Golding , W . M . 1899 ; and E . Trower , P . M . 822 . The ordinary business of the lodge having been transacted , the chair was taken by W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , Grand Asst . Dir . of Cer . and D . Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , who , in the unavoidable absence of VV .

Bro . Reginald Bird , P . G . D ., D . Prov . G . Master of the Province , had kindly undertaken to act as Installing Master . Bro . A . Brakspear , P . G . S . of VV ., VV . M . elect , was then presented and installed into the chair of 1 C . S . The brethren were re-admitted and the W . M . saluted in the usual manner . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . R . T . Hodge , I . P . M . ; B . Hunn , S . W . ; F . Marsh , J . W . ; G . E . Brakspear , Treas . ; J . Watts , Sec . ; Rev . A . R . Pritchard , Chap . ; Rev . G . W . Rolfe , S . D . ; C . A . Robinson , J . D . ; J . W . Rhodes , M . C ; E . Chamberlain , I . Q , ; w . A . Simmons , Org . ; W . D .

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Mackenzie and W . Vidler , Stewards ; and R . Rogers , iyler . The ceremony of installation was then completed by the addresses being given to the officers and brethren . The whole ceremony was beautifully and most impressively given throughout , and constantly elicited hearty applause , the W . M . presented , in thc name of the lodge , a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel to the retirinn- \ V Min

. recognition of the services rendered during ' his term of office , and of the esteem in which he is held by thc brethren . Bro . Brakspear expressed his pleasure at havin" - so agreeable a duty to perform , and trusted Bro . I Iodgs might live many years to wear the same . Bro . Hodge ' thanked the brethren for their valuable gift , and said it would always remind him of what his officers and the brethren had made for him—a pleasant year of office . 'The thanks of thn

lodge to VV . Bro . Thrupp for performing thc installation ceremony was proposed , and carried unanimously . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Williams . The cloth having heen removed , the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Chariti-s" thc

, W . M . congratulated thc lodge on thc excellent work it had done in this direction . During the two years of its existence it had sent a Steward to every festival , and contributed the sum of £ Y ) S . The W . M . concluded by earnestly appealing to the brethren to continue the good work they had begun . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held on the 22 nd inst ., at the Fountain ' s Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Wickens , W . M . ; VV . H . Chalfont , W . M . 1425 , S . W . ; H . Perdue , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Preceptor and Treas . ; H . Dehane , I . P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . CRhind , S . D . ; M . J . Green , J . D .: C I . Humfress .

I . G . ; R . E . Cursons , Steward ; M . S . Speige ' l , P . M . iSS ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; F . Chandler , G . J . Earney , W . J . Mason , J . Lawrence , F . F . Ferris , VV . A . Vincent , J . J . Thomas , D . Hart , G . S . Mote , VV . Death , VV . Middleweek , F . Swain , G . Wood , and the following visitors : Bros . J . R . Phillips , 16 S 1 ; and E . J . Brown , 1 GS 1 .

Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degree and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Brown and Ferris being the candidates . Bros . Phillips and Brown were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Chalfont will be the W . M . next meeting .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —In consequence of structural alterations at the old head-quarters of this popular lodge at the Crown and Cushion , London Wall , the brethren have been compelled to seek a new home which they have happily established at the Champion Hotel , in Aldersgate-strect . Bro . R . J . Chillingworth , P . M ., heartily entered into the task of making the

necessary arrangements , which indeed was a task of no great difficulty in his well-known and extensive hotel . The brethren met there for the first time on Tuesday evening with Bros . C . Mather as W . M . ; Hepburn , as S . W . ; and Thompson , as J . W . ; the lodge being well attended by brethren and visitors . Lodge having been opened in due form and congratulations exchanged upon the members in

attendance , and the comfortable and convenient quarters found for the lodge , the Second and Third Degrees were successively worked , the ceremonies being gone through in a manner which afforded the utmost satisfaction to those present . At the conclusion of labour a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Chillingworth for the effective arrangements

he had made for the accommodation of the lodge , and it was stated that the position of the lodge both numerically and financially was most satisfactory . Several new members were proposed and the proceedings closed in harmony , Visitors are cordially welcomed at this lodge whose meetings will be held at the Champion Hotel every Tuesday evening at seven o ' clock .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Hornsey Wood Tavern , on Tuesday evening , the 23 rd inst . Present : Bros . Gush , VV . M . ; Russell , S . W . ; Follett , J . W . ; Fenner , acting Preceptor ; S . Berry , Sec ; Rushton , S . D . ; Moon , J . D . ; Haynes , I . G . ; Edmunds , Morris , Smethurst , Flux , Fetch , Amey , Mallett , Hoare , and Frampton .

The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hoare was examined and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Morris then worked the First Section of the Third Lecture , and Bro . Fenner the Third Section . Lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , when Bro Russell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed and adjourned .

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NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . 807 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Club , 23 , St . Giles-street , on the nth inst . There were present Comps . J . B . Bridgman , P . G . Stwd ., M . E . Z . ; Geo . Green , P . G . Std ., H . j Thos . J . Mackley , J . ; Arthur J . Berry , P . G . S . B ., I . P . Z . ; Edwin Baldwin , P . Z . 40 , 213 , P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; Jas . J . Hunt , S . N . ; Thos . Campling , P . S . ; Henry Rosling , 1 st A . S . ; Henry Thonless , 2 nd A . S . ;

John W . Browne , Org . ; VV . Murrell , Janitor ; j . Stanley , E . Pepper , C Bond , J . Guyton , J . Weyer , and George Hammond . Among the visitors Comps . J . E . H . Watson , H . and C . W . Bacon , 213 . The chapter being opened by the Principals and the companions admitted , the minutes of the last convocation were duly read and confirmed . The officers forthe ensuing

year were then proposed and duly elected as follows : Comps . George Green , Z . ; T . J . Mackley , H . ; Jas . J . Hunt , J . ; E . Baldwin , S . E . ; T . Campling , S . N . ; Henry Rosling , P . S ., who named as his assistants H . Thonless 1 st A . S ., and J . Guyton 2 nd A . S . ; George Baxter , Treas . ; J . W . Browne , Org . The chapter was afterwards closed in ancient and solemn form . The companions then adjourned to supper , at the conclu-