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ford and E . Rolfey , Stewards ; and W . Stanton , Tyler . There was a large number of members and visitors present . Tbe chief business of the meeting was the installation of Uro . E . M . Ffennell as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being impressively performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . A . J . Carpenter . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . Flinn , I . P . M . ; T . Shrivell , S . W . ; T . B . Colbran , 1-W . ; 11 . W . Bedford , Treas . ; E . Garrett ,

S . D . ; W . P . Smith , J . D . ; G . E . Barber , D . C ; W . Norman Roe , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . H . Tuxford , I . G . j and Sinclair , J . Mercer , F . VV . Moore , and J . Flint , Stwds . Bro . A . ] . Carpenter was appointed Charities Steward , and Bro . VV . Gill was elected to represent the lodge on the Masonic Rooms Committee , while Bros . T . Rusbridge , E . Elphick , and F . J . Perry were appointed members of the General Purposes Committee . The retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . Flinn ) was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel and

Bro . H . W . Bedford with a Treasurer ' s jewel in appreciation of their excellent work . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . E . Molyneux Ffennell , who was supported by several Provincial Grand Officers and Past Masters of the lodge . The customary loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the VV . M . proposed "The Officers of Grand Lodge ,

Present and Past , " to which the Prov . Grand Secretary responded . Afterwards Bro . R . B . Higham proposed " The M . W . Prov . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . " Bro . A . J . Carpenter submitted " The VV . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . Sir VV . T . Marriott , O . C , Past Grand Steward , and the Officers of Prov . Grand LodgePresent and Past . " He said they were honoured

, that evening by the attendance of Bro . Sir VV . T . Marriott , and on behalf of the lodge he thanked him for his presence amongst them . The brethren knew how admirably Sir William had carried out his duties in every direction , and particularly in the cause of Charity , and Sussex under his influence and direction had scored well during the present year in its Charities . Bro . Sir VV . T . Marriott , in rising to respond , was

received with enthusiasm . Sussex , he said , ougntto be proud in having such a Prov . Grand Master as the Duke of Connaught , and although the brethren would like to see him oftener amongst them they realised that , holding such a high position as he did , he had many calls upon his time . Bro . J . Flinn next proposed " The Worshipful Master . " All the brethren , he said , knew Bro . Ffennell ' s good qualities , which had won him their golden opinions , esteem ,

and good wishes . He was proud to see Bro . Ffennell occupying the chair , and heartily wished him a successful , happy , and prosperous year . The W . M ., on rising to respond , was greeted with prolonged and enthusiastic applause . He _ said he felt proud in being unanimously elected as their VV . M ., but while he was proud of his high position he was not unmindful of his responsibilities , and would do his utmost to

maintain the honour and prestige of the lodge , and the comfort of the brethren . He hoped they would not repent the confidence they had reposed in him . He knew he was not perfect , but trusted they would bear with him , for it would be his earnest endeavour to merit their confidence , goodwill , and esteem . liro . VV . Gill , P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " to which Bros . Riviere and

R . Percy Clowes responded . The W . M . gave "The Visitors , " which received replies from Bros . Glass and H . E . Ffennell ( father of the W . M . ) . Bro . Colbran submitted " The Past Masters , " which Bros . Flinn and Gill acknowledged . The W . M . followed with " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bros . Colbran and Olliver resnonded .

The Tyler ' s toast brought the pleasant gathering toaclose . During the evening a musical programme was sustained by Miss Edith Welling , Miss Lilian Bowles , Miss Rosamond Hayman , Bio . \ V . Smith , Bro . T . H . Asman , and Mr . Lynes , vocalists ; Bro . VV . 11 . Plumbridge , mandolin ; Bro . Salmon , cornet ; and Master Molyneux Ffennell , piccolo , the last-named being accompanied by Mrs . Molyneux Ffennell . Bro . W . N . Roe acted as musical director and accompanist . BRIGHTLINGSEA .

Lodge Of Hope ( No . 433 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Foresters' Hall , a special dispensation having been granted for the purpose by the Provincial Grand Master , the regular ledge-room not affording sufficient accommodotion . Unfortunately , owing to the day of meeting falling so early in the month , several of the members are still at

tea , but there was a good attendance , including several visitors . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of Bio . Robert Pitt as Worshipful Master for ( he ensuing year , the ceremony attendant on which was duly performed by Bro . Claude E . Egerton-Green , Prov . G . Treas . Ihe officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . Jos . Bowdtll , I . P . M . ; E . Drake , S . VV . ; C . A . S . Ling , J . W . ; Rev . A . Pertwee , P . M ., P . P . G . C ,

Chap . ; C . S . Blyth . P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . E . Wiseman ( 30 th year ) , P . AL , P . P . A . G . D . C' , Sec . j jas Chaplin , S . D . ; Wm . Fieldgate , J . D . ; Geo . Riches , D . C . ; George Gilcers- - , I G . ; Wilson-Webb , Tyler ; Thos . Taylor , and William Goddard , Stwds . At the close of the ceremony a very hearty vote of thanks were passed to Bro . Claude li . Egerton-Green , for his kindness in attending and peiforming the ceremony of

installation , which that brother suitably acknowledged , liro . R . D . Poppleton was unanimously re-elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and much regret expressed that he was unable to be present at that meeting , owing to indisposition . Between 40 and 50 brethren afterwards dined tcgetherat the Swan Hotel . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and

several brethren contributed to tbe evening's enjoyment , some recitations by a visitor , liro . J . Wilson , being especially appreciated . Amongst those present on the occasion , in addition to those above-mentioned , were Bros . T . J . Railing , P . G . Sec : II . Ffrench Hromhead , W . M . 2501 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; .

T . Bailey , P . M . 697 , Sec . 2 . ( 77 , ' -G . Std . Br . ; G . A . Eustace , W . M . 1977 , P . P . G . bid . Br . ; Geo . F . Wrijjht , W . M . 51 ; T . Rix , P . M . and Sec . G 97 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . F . Reed , P . M . 2003 , P . P . G . P . ; John Stalling , I . P . M . 20 fM ; C . S . Ling , P . M . 433 j | . S . French , P . M . . 133 ; F . Cross , P . M . 433 J J- Richardson , P . M . . 133 , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others .

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RRIXIIAM . True Love and Unity Lodge ( No . 248 ) . - The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday the 15 th inst .. Bro . VV . J . Bradden , W . M ., in the chair . Bro . Frederick Oldrieve was raised to the Sublime Degree , and Mr . John Kellow was initiated , after which Bro . Geo . T . Barry , P . M ., P P G . P . and P . / .., begged the acceptance of a life-size

portrait of himself , beautifully framed . The presentation was made by the VV . M . Bro . W . C . Gregory , P . M ., Treas ., in moving that the handsome picture be accepted by the lodge , and thanking Bro . Barry for the handsome present , said that Bro . Barry had been a member of the lodge for 40 years and was its oldest P . M . He had always taken a deep interest in the lodge and was seldom , if ever , absent from its meetings . Bto . T . VV . Atherton , P . M .,

seconded , remarking that he had known Bro . Barry for 25 years as a Mason , and he was pleased to add his testimony to that of Bro . Gregory , P . M . Bro . Barry thanked the brethren for their kind remarks and their acceptance of the portrait , which it was decided to hang at the S . E . part of the lodge , side by side with the late Bro . Samuel B . Colstone , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks . Business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHINGFORD . Warner Lodge ( No . 2256 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the gth inst ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Bro . James Speller , P . M ., presiding , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . George Henley . Bro . Scoresby Jackson , P . M ., acted as Past Master , and Bro . Finch , P . M ., as D . C . Among other brethren present were : Bros . N . Fortescue , P . M . ; VV . Shurmur , P . M .,

Walthamstow , Islington , and other lodges j and Bro . C . G . Cutchey . The only business on the programme was the reception of the Auditors' report , and the installation of a new VV . M . j and after the report had been received Bro . James Speller installed liro . William Shurmur as Master of the lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren appointed to office were : Bros . VV . A . Finch , S . VV . ; George LongJ . W . j Rev . Matthew Rees , P . P . G . C , and Rev . H .

, A . Allpa ^ s , Chaps . ; James Soeller , P . P . G . D ., Treas ; Richard Kershaw , Sec . ; C . G . Cutchey , P . M ., S . D . ; Frederick Taylor , J . D . ; W . B . Whittingham , J . P ., I . G . ; H . Dummett , D . C ; VV . Latter , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and John Ives , P . M ., Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Scoresby Jackson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Cutchey , P . M ., S . D ., a resolution of condolence and sympathy was passed with Mrs . Stevens on the death of her husband , Bro . Alfred D .

Stevens , and Bro . Walter Latter , Org ., on the death of his daughter . On the motion of Bro . James Speller , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Cutchey , P . M ., S . D ., Bro . Scoresby Jackson was elected the lodge ' s representative on the Provincial Charity Committee . A letter from Bro . Lennox Browne , the first W . M . of the lodge , acknowledging the brethren ' s kindness in offering to subscribe to a testimonial consisting of a present of Grand Lodge clothing to him on

his being appointed a Grand Officer , but declining the compliment on the ground that the Empire Lodge had already resolved to make such presentation independently , was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Finch , P . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , and honoured the usual toasts , which were interspersed with singing by Bros . A . Strugnell , and Emlen , under the

direction of Bro . Walter Latter . Bro . Scoresby Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and Bro . Speller responded for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . Speller , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said the name of Bro . William Shurmur was so well known in Freemasonry that it required no introduction . Bro . Shurmur and Bro . Scoresby Jackson were the principal projectors and prime movers of this very happy Craft lodge .

The former ought to have passed the chair of the lodge several years ago , but he was generous enough to give way to him ( Bro . Speller ) and others . But in the meantime he had been very active in occupying the chairs in other lodges , and also very busy and persevering in advocating the claims of the Masonic Charities , which was a most important part of Masonry . That ni g ht the Warner Lodge was honoured in having him as its Master . All the brethren

hoped he would have a prosperous and happy year of ofiice , and that the Most High in the abundance of His goodness would preserve his health . It must not be forgotten that Bro . Shurmur was very active in instructing young Masons in the arts and sciences of the Craft , and that , too , at the cost of much valuable time . Bro . Shurmur , in acknowledging the toast , said that was not the first time it had been his privilege to occupy the

chair of the Warner Lodge , but of course hitherto it had only been as locum tenens . As his good and valued friend , Bro . Speller , P . M ., had observed , he had taken a somewhat prominent part in the formation of that lodge . It was true he was not the last of the founders who would attain the honourable Degree of an Installed Master , and he appreciated very highly the honour the brethren had conferred upon him by unanimously electing him to the chair . As an

old Past Master , it had afforded him sincere pleasure to stand back and see his friends come forward to occupy the position of W . M . lie would try and emulate the good example which they had set him . That was the sixth time it had been his proud privilege to be installed W . M . of a Craft lodge ; therefore , under ordinary circumstances , he ought to be fairly well acquainted with the duties ot the chair . If he had gained any experience he was only too

pleased to place it entirely at the disposal of the brethren . It was his hope and ambition to add in every way to the comfort and happiness of the brethren , and to promote the bond of union and fraternal love which was the foundation of the whole Masonic structure . He hoped that at the termination of his year of office when he should leave the chair he would take with him the goodwill , regard , and esteem of every member of the lodge . Bro . Shurmur

afterwards proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . James Speller . " He said the brethren would all unite in congratulations to liro . Speller for the more than admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . If Bro . Speller would permit him to say so , he considered Bro . Spellerassomewhat his protege ; they

were old li lends in Masonry and in business ; but he ( Bro . Shurmur ) hid had some dillicuky to make liro . Speller " pilch on " to Freemasonry . At last he succeeded , and liro . Speller was now an excellent Freemason . He was Preceptor of the livening Star Lodge of Instruction , and was there regarded as a bright morning star . A sample of his work he had given that night . The brethren had heard

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him work each Degree in the Warner Lodge with much proficiency . He had given them all satisfaction . Bro . James Speller , P . M ., replied . He said it was one of the most delightful times of his life to have to instal such a brilliant light as Bro . Shurmur . Last year it fell to his lot to assist in an installation for which they were kind enough to present him with a jewel , which he should always

wear with the greatest regard . He thanked the brethren sincerely for so cordially responding to the toast . Bros . Gordon , S 9 S ; Hunter , 452 j Gower , Dr . Gordon , Knight , and several other brethren responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " and the other toasts having been given and responded to , the Tyler's toast , given by Bro . Ives P . M ., brought the proceedings to a close , and the brethren returned to town by the last train .

CREWE . Four Cardinal Virtues Lodge ( No . 979 ) . — installation meeting was held on the gth inst . at the Royal Hotel . There was a large gathering of brethren from many provinces . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . J . S . Warren , W . M ., very effectivel y

indeed , and it was a most successful meeting . Bro . Fred Smith , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . C Vickers , P . M . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . S Warren , W . M . j F . Smith , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; G . E

Shore , J . W . j | . Hitchen , S . D . j H . E . Dodd , J . D . j J . H . Whitehead , Chap , j G . Young , P . M ., Org . j Chas Vickers , P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . Maule , I . G . ; J . Fincham Tyler ; J . F . Fears , P . P . G . S . ; Wm . Dunn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; C . W . Letch j W . Eardley , P . P . G . P . j J

T . Greety , J . G . Hatch , J . A . Dearden , R . Burnand , M . Gibson , H . Clarke , E . Gray , and E . R . Hill . Visitors : Bros . C . O . Collins , R . W . Almsley , S . D . 23 S 9 ; J . Cope , W . M . 293 ; C . E . Forsaick , I . P . M . 293 j T . W . Fowles , 293 j Hy . Billyard , VV . M . 3 GSJ G . Bratterton , P . M .: VVm . Nock j and J . Phythian , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C .

CROYDON . Claremont Lodge ( No . iS 6 i ) . —A goodly gathering of members of the above lodge took place on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , the occasion being the installation of Bro . Major F . Muckleston Allen into the chair of W . M . The ceremony ( the only one of the evening ) was ably and impressively performed by Bro .

B . Williams , P . M . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Capt . Hatchett Jones , S . W . j F , W . Terry-Horsey , J . W . j C . Thomasset , P . M ., Treas . ; H . E . Francis , P . M ., Secj J . W . Style , S . D . ; F . Manning , J . D . j and J . M . Bastone , I . G . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Rhodes , P . P . G . O ., the proprietor of the

hall . The usual Masonic toasts were duly hon ; ured , that of the W . M . being very cordially received and eloquently replied to , the members spending a delightful evening , some good singing being volunteered by Bros . Bastone , Berry ( visitor ) and others .

DURSLEY . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 76 i ) .--On Thursday , the nth inst ., the annual installation festival in connection with the above lodge took place . The Victoria Hall having been previously engaged , by the kind permission of Bro . Capt . Wenden the Volunteers' drill-room was placed at the disposal of the lodge for the ceremony , and it lent

itself admirably for the purpose , the Masonic furniture and other decorations quite transforming its appearance . Bro . H . Blandford , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., was the outgoing VV . M ., and he has the satisfaction of knowing that the past year has been a very successful one for the lodge . Bro . T . Viney was his successor , and an unusually large number of brethren were present when Bro . H . J . Francillon , P . M .,

P . P . G . Reg ., installed him as Alaster for the ensuing year . Bro . Francillon was assisted in the ceremony , which was impressively performed , by several Past Masters . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows Bros . H . Blandford , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; G . Adams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C . j General Vizard , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; H . J . Francillon , P . M ., P . P . G .

Reg ., Sec . j Dr . Campbell , S . W . j A . F . Bailey , J . VV . ; J . G . Wenden , S . D . j A . VV . Hopkins , J . D . ; E . I ) . Martin , B . A ., Chap , j Frank Bloodworth , Org . j G . A . Ayliffe , Stwd . ; R . Hill , I . G . j and W . H . Morgan , Tyler . Bro . Blandford was unfortunately prevented from being present through the illness of a relative , and Bro .

VVenden was also unavoidably absent . Bro . Forty , P . O . Org . Cheltenham , specially attended to " open " the new organ which has just been procured for the lodge , and it added much to the impressiveness of the ceremony . After the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the Old Bell Hotel , where Bro . Ayliffe provided the usual banquet .

EASTBOURNE . Anderida Lodge ( No . 2434 ) .-The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the ( jueen ' s Hotel on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . li . Morrison , in the absence of the retiring W . M ., Bro . Harry Sutton , through indisposition . The lodge was reported to be in a good financial position , with a roll of about 60

members . Bro . J . H . Wright was installed as Master for the ensuing year , he having taken a very active part in the formation of the lodge two years ago . The ceremony was performed very impressively by Bro . Morrison before a full lodge , including several distinguished visitors . On assuming the chair the VV . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . Harry Sutton , I . P . M . j J . H .

Ewart , S . W . ; F . Lawson Lewis , J . W . ; Rev . H . u . Jameson , Chap . j T . W . Dean , Treas . j John Easter , Sec . j W . F . 1 rydell , S . D . j J . H . Haine , J . D . j J . Creighton , D . C . ; F . B . Sutton , Org . ; F . E . Young , I . G . ; ]• Senior and lleibert Elliott , Stwds . ; and Goldring , Tyler . Bro . A . J . Howard was re-elected Charity Steward . At the banquet which followed about 50 brethren were present , including Bros . A . M . Brooklield , M . P ., Prov . G .

Warden ; Jos . Farncombe , W . E . Morrison , and W . Wright , all P . G . Wardens ; Major Stillwell , Rev . C . Leslie Nonis , Rev . 11 . G . Jameson , Rev . W . Wakeford , Rev . H . C . Wilson , VV . II . Sangater , A . Standen Tiiggs , J . " Ewart , H . Colgate , MacOueen , W . Gates , VV . Lintott , VV . Lancaster , Whatford , ] . C . Foran , J . Easter , F . E . Young , W . H . Burt , J . Lawson Lewis , T . W . Dean , II . Iilliott , F . B . Sutton , A . J . Howard , Adamson , F . J . Cox , and others .