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the memory of the oldest member of the lodge there had not been so many of the lodge's Past Masters present at an installation of one of its Masters , and Bro . Rawle more than once expressed the depth of his feeling at what he was p leased to call that honour done to him . The list of the lodge ' s Past Masters present comprised the names of Bros , lames W . Avery , Henry Massey , William Seaman , Francis Sharratt , Charles Norrington , Carl Fleck , las . C . Hayes ,

Charles Meierholf , and A . W . Birlow . Bro . Norrington presided ; Bro . Hayes acting as D . C , and they placed Bro . Massey in the S . W . ' s chairfor the installation ceremony , Bro . Avery in the J . W . ' s chair , and Bro . Seaman as I . G . Bro . Hayes presented Bro . Rawle , and Bro . Norrington installed him . Bro . Norrington , I . P . M ., being appointed Secretary , on Bro . Hayes was conferred the duty of acting as I . P . M . Bros . Moss Chapman was invested as S . W . j

Frederick VV . Upton , J . VV . ; Francis Sharratt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Harrison , S . D . ; E . Croft Wise , J . D . ; William , Slatter , I . G . ; Charles Meierhoff , P . M ., D . C ; L . A . J . Faull , Org . ; and M . G . Hall , Stwd . Bro . Norrington being already the possessor of a Beadon Past Master ' s jewel , preferred not to have a second , and the lodge in deference to his wishes refrained from voting one ; but the brethren could not allow hisservices , not only as W . M .,

but as for many years the lodge Secretary , to pass unnoticed , and the value of a Past Master ' s jewel they voted towards a handsome illuminated address on vellum , framed and glazed , recording his services and the brethren ' s gratitude for them . Beyon ! this a private subscription among the members enabled the brethren to present to him , for the use of himself and Mrs . Norrington , a case of table cutlery and plate , on every article of which his initial was engraven .

It was at the banquet which followed the lodge work that the presentations were made , and the only two long speeches of the evening were the graceful acknowledgment by Bro . Norrington of the brethren's exhibition of their appreciation of his work , and the reply of Bro . Hayes for "The Past Masters , " in which he advised brethren coming un for the chair to depend upon themselves , and not upon

the Past Masters for the execution of the work , and , asserting this position for Bros . Sharratt , Norrington , and himself that they were the trinity of brethren that had brought the Beadon Lodge to its present prosperous condition . Under the direction of Bro . L . A . J . Faull , Organist , the company was entertained with an excellent musical entertainment by Bros . Edwin Bryant , James Chilcott , Frank Swinford , and Alfred Skinner .

Duke of Connauglit Lodge ( No . 1558 ) . — A very successful meeting was held in connection with this prosperous South London lodge at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on the nth inst . Bro . G . V . Rice , the W . M . elect , was to have been installed by Bro . A . Blenkarn , P . M ., but that brother was unfortunately detained at home by illness ; However , Bro . F . V . Catt , P . M ., stepped into the breach at a moment ' s notice , and with the assistance

of Bro . Langley , P . M ., Ihe _ W . M . for the ensuing year was installed into the chair in a manner that reflected the greatest credit on all concerned . The brethren present included Bros . J . Clark , VV . M . ; G . V . Rice , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . Visger , J . W . ; T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Stokes , P . M ., Sec ; J . R . Smith , P . M ., D . C . j J . A . Shelton , P . L . Kingsbury , and many others . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the audit

report , showing substantial balances to the credit of the Lodge and Benevolent Funds , was unanimously adopted , llro . F . V . Catt , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and Bro . G . V . Rice was impressively installed as Worshipful Master , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . J . Clark , I . P . M . j H . Visgar , S . W . j J . A . Shelton , J . W . ; T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Stokes , P . M ., Sec ; II . Wakeford , S . D . ; P . L . Kingsbury , J . D . ; J . T .

Packer , I . G . ; J . R . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; S . Hole and II . R . Farnan , Stwds . ; C . W . G . F . Hammond , Org . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . Catt , P . M ., then delivered the customary addresses in an admirable and effective manner . The newly installed W . M . then initiated four candidates into Freemasonry in able style , and afterwards presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Clark , with a Past Master's jewel , in

recognition of his valuable services during the past year . Lodge was closed , and after an excellent banquet , the usual toasts followed . Ihe speeches were cominendabl y brief , and enabled the brethren to enjoy a capital selection of music , under the direction of Bro . Frank Swinford , assisted by Bros . Hy . I ' arker , W . H . Webb , and Haydn Grover .

After the preliminary toasts , Bro . J . Clark , I . P . M ., rose to propose "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said that all were proud in seeing Bro . Rice ( ill the chair . They offered him their hearty congratulations , and expressed their hopes that he would have a good year of ofiice . The lodge was in a very prosperous state , owing to the fact that its Past Masters had done all they could—both in the ritual and in their finance—to render it successful .

uro . G . V . Rice , W . M ., in reply , said he did not know how to thank them for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health , and particularly for the way in which the I . P . M . had proposed it . He was not quite such an eloquent man as the I . P . M ., and could gnlysay he sincerely thanked them for the toast . He ( the W . M . ) had been for some years in Freemasonry , and was proud to be the Worshipful Master of this lodge . He had been

connected with another lodge and was glad to see many visitors that evening . He could not say more than that he thanked them , and would do his best during his year of office . "The Initiates" was proposed by the W . M ., who expressed the hope that they would prove working Masons , and was duly responded to . Ihe W . M ., in proposing " The LP . M ., " referred to the good work done by Bro . Clark on whom he should rely for

assistance . Bro . J . Clark , I . P . M ., replied , after which "The Visitors" was acknowledged by Bros . W . W . Lee , VV . M . ' 897 ; C . Wise , P . M . ; Scales , P . M . ; and Stephenson . In giving " l'he Installing Master , " the W . M . said they were all aware of the unfortunate circumstance that prevented Bro . Blenkarn P . M ., from being present . Bro .

"lenkarn wrote the previous day saying he was unwell , and that day telegraphed to say he was worse . Bro . Catt was calkd upon at a moment's notice to perform 'he ceremony , and was deserving of all praise for the banner in which he had rendered it . Bro . F . V . Catt , P . M ., said he had no idea he should be galled , upon to reply to that toast . He felt he had no right ' ° do so for he did not actually install the Master , although

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that would have been no greater pleasure . He deeply deplored the illness of Bro . Blenkarn , and most sincerely hoped he would soon return to strength . In accepting the responsible position of Installing Master , he did so with conlidence , knowing he would be assisted by Bros . Linglcy , P . M ., and Lee , P . M ., to whom he tendered his wannest thanks . He thanked the W . M . and brethren for the

cordial way in which they had received the toast . I he Past Masters always rallied round the W . M ., and if the members were all united and determined to work as one man , the same congratulations would be performed at the end of the year as they had offered that night to the I . P . M . "The Treasurer and Secretary " and other toasts were honoured before the Tyler gave the linal toast , which closed a pleasant and enjoyable meeting .

Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —Theinstallation meeting of this popular South Loi . don lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the Gth inst . There were present Bros . S . J . Derham , W . M . ; Thos . Pickett , S . W . and W . M . elect " ; T . E . Webb , P . M ., J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Ballard , S . D . ; Wm . Dawson , J . D . ; VV . E . Jeffery , I . G . ; Hy . Potter , D . C ; Jas . Parr , Stwd . ; F . Choveaux , Org . ;

Thos . Bowley . Tyler ; Fredk . Hilton , P . M ., A . G . P . : VV . Hamlyn , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; Wm . Jeffery , P . M . ; R . Poor , G . Thompson , S . J . Cohen , VV . T . Nelthropp , S . H . Hilton , C . H . Mayo , R . Reichenheim , R . Brambleby , J . H . Reap , W . Mackay , B . G . Squirrel ! , W . J . Frampton , S . Elsden , D . C . Preston , G . F . Biggs , G . W . Niblett , Josh . Messent , Jas . flight , W . Shaw , S . Meyer , A . Salmon , Goddard , Clarke , J . M .

Ellison , and R . Colgrave . The visitors were Bros . J . Mills , sen ., J . W . 7 G 5 ; J . Snelgrove , 1303 ; H . Windsor , S . W . 1420 ; J . Mills , jun ., 7 65 ; J . F . Morris , I . G . 1050 ; R . Voisey , P . M . 1329 ; H . D . Aslett , P . M . 1 S 92 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; G . 11 . Lewis , P . M . 2206 ; W . S . Cook , 30 ; J . W . Gray , J . VV . S 7 ; Hy . Roberts , W . M . 7 65 ; J . A . Thornhill , VV . M . 1329 ; J . C . Barns , 27 ; J . Hooper , P . M . 1320 ; G . Howard , P . M . 170 S ; R . T . Godfrey , J . W . 141 ; A .

Bonnett , 1623 ; G . Pike , S . D . 1320 ; E . Richards , 1056 ; T . R . Cass , W . M . 1320 ; T . 11 . Salmon , J . W . 1475 ; E . A . Rice , J . VV . 1320 ; Thos . C . Webb , P . M . 503 ; Chas . Hy . Stone , I . P . M . 507 ; L . G . Macrooy , 234 G ; J . VV Collins , 1623 ; and E . Taylor , 227 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C H . Mayo was raised to the Degree of M . M . in a very perfect and impressive manner by the

W . M . Mr . VV . J . Frampton was initiated by Bro . F . Hilton , A . G . P . The balance sheet was presented and adopted , which showed a substantial sum in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . Thos . Pickett , W . M . elect , was presented b y Bro . F . Hilton to Bro . S . 1 . Derham , W . M ., for installation , which was performed by a Board of Installed Masters , numbering 21 , in an excellent manner . Bro . Thos . Pickett , W . M ., invested his officers as follows :

Bros . S . J . Derham , I . P . M . ; Thos . E . Webb , P . M ., S . W . ; Samuel VV . Ballard , J . VV . j Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Loader , P . M ., See ; VVm . Dawson , S . D . j VV . E . Jeffery , J . D . ; Hy . Potter , I . G . ; Fredk . Hilton , P . M ., A . G . P ., D . C ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . E . Parr and D . C . Preston , Stwds . j and Thos . Bowley , Tyler . The addresses were ably rehearsed by Bro . Derham , Installing Master . A candidate was proposed for initiation at next

meeting . It was resolved that the lodge go into mourning at the next meeting on account of the death of the highly esteemed P . M . of the lodge , Bro . H . G . Martin , and that a letter of condolence be written to the widow , expressing the deep sympathy of the brethren with her in her sad bereavement . Apologies for absence were read from Bros . Frank W . Williams , P . M ., and J . Pullen , P . M . A banquet afterwards took place , and the loyal toasts

having been dul y honoured , The VV . M . said he was delighted that the Rose Lodge had among its Past Masters a Grand Officer whose excellent services had been recognised by the Grand Master , and one who was always ready to assist in anv good work . In reply , Bro . F . Hilton thanked the VV . M . for the compliment paid him , and the brethren for such a cordial reception . Ever since his initiation he had received many

kindnesses from the brethren . He felt confident that his colleagues would have been equally pleased to have witnessed such exceptional working in the lodge . The Installing Master had done his duty admirably , and he was pleased to see each W . M . instal his successor which had been done ever since the founding of the lodge . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he most heartily thanked the brethren . Bro . Derham , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of "The

VV . M ., " which was received with acclamation , remarking he was quite an exceptional VV . M . as he had taken every pains to perform his duties , and had thoroughly succeeded . He felt quite certain when his year of office closed the brethren would be perfectly satisfied , and would one and all confess he had done his work admirably . Bro . Thomas Pickett , W . M ., thanked all tor their very kind expressions which had always been extended to him

since he was initiated seven years ago . He felt strange in his new position , and had nearly reached the height of his ambition which would be accomplished when he reached the other side of the chair . He trusted he should be able to carry out the duties as ably as his predecessors , and especially to be able to instal his successor as he had been himself that evening , which he considered most excellently done , and at the end of his year to receive their entire

approbation . The toast of "The Initiate" was given in very appropriate terms , and responded to by Bro . Frampton very pertinently . The toast of "The Visitors" was given by the W . M . in terms of great cordiality , and very ably responded to by Bros . Cass , Roberts , Thornhill , Aslett , Lewis , Howard , and Godfrey . Thetoastof " Treasurer and Secretary" followed

which was duly responded to by Bro . Dunn . The toast of "The Past Masters" received their just eulogies from the W . M ., and he took that opportunity of pinning on the breast of Bro . Derham , I . P . M ., the jewel which he so richly deserved , and he hoped he might live many , many years to adorn the Rose Lodge . In reply , Bro . Derham said he felt it rather difficult ,

being the junior P . M ., but certainly he felt very proud to be a Past Master of the Rose Lodge . He had always been treated most kindly , especially by the Past Masters . He trusted , that the Great Architect would spare his life to wear this jewel which he considered a great mark of respect . He most heartily thanked the officers for so ably assisting him during the past year .

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Thetoastof " The Oflicers " followed , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a most successful evening . An excellent programme of music was arranged by Bro . F . E . Choveaux , accompanist and pianist , most ably assisted by Miss Phyllis Hope , Miss Theresa Kellaway , Mr . T . W . Turner , and Bro . VV . H . Webb . The jewel was manulactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Rye Lodge ( No . 2272 ) . — The installation meeting of this very successful lodge was held at the Peckham Public Hall , on the ioth inst . Present : Bros . VVm . Castledine , VV . M . ; VV . B . Warner , S . W ., and VV . M . elect ; W . K . Dunn , J . W . ; F . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . N . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ' ; T . M . Wright , S . D . j H . E . Reed , J . D . ; Thos . Piper , I . G . ; J . H . Fhtcher , Stwd . j Thos . Bowler , Tylerj Dr . Win . Cock , P . M . ; Geo .

Nightingale , P . M . ; J . North , II . Campbell , H . J . Lindus , J . Allsopp , P . M . ; R . Esler , J . C . Lake , jun ., G . K . May , R . T . Bonsall , E . Pearce , S . Scammell , J . H . Anderson , VV . H . Mackley , B . Brown , J . Parker , F . E . Fairweather , G . Lawrence , : R . Shears , Robt . Lyon , W . Weller , J . B . Scale , and C . D . Cocks . The visitors were : Bros . VV . A . Williams , 101 ; P . H . Aitkcn , Chap . 1597 ; E . Dickinson , 2000 ; B . Dowsett , J . D . 101 ; Thos . Jolly , 1260 ; R . F .

Tyler , Org . 1597 ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , I . P . M . 507 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . In the absence of the W . M . at the opening of the lodge , the chair was taken by Bro . Dr . Wm . Cock , P . M . Bro . Dewsnap , P . M ., presented Bro . W . B . Warner , VV . M . elect , to receive the benefit of installation , which was performed most impressively by Bto . Dr . Cock , the W . M . elect inducted into the chair . being already a

P . M . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Wm . Castledine , I . P . M . ; W . R . Dunn , S . W . ; T . M . Wright , J . VV . ; F . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec ; H . E . Reed , S . D . j T . Piper , J . D . j Dr . Wm . Cock , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx ., D . C . j A . S . F . Smith , I . G . ; F . VV . Peck , J . A . Fletcher , and J . B . Scale , Stewards ; and J . Bowler , Tyler . Mr . C . D . Cocks was very ably [ initiated by the

VV . M . The three addresses were rendered in a masterly manner by Bro . Wm . Castledine , I . P . M . The Auditors ' report was received and adopted , which showed a balance in hand . A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , which augurs well . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , on the conclusion of which the W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .

. „ Bro . Wm . Castledine , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms , gave the toast of " The W . M ., " remarking that he came to them with good credentials , being the LP . M . of West Kent Lodge , M . E . Z . of Brooke Chapter , J . of the Rye Chapter , and Prov . Grand Prin . Soj . of Essex , so that great things would be expected of him . They had witnessed the masterly manner he had performed the initiation ceremony that evening , and from the discharge of his previous duties

in the lodge , he was confident the prestige of the Rye Lodge would be well maintained , and that the W . M . would promote the happiness of the brethren . In reply , Bro . Warner , W . M ., thanked all most heartily for such eulogiums . Since the inception of the lodge he had performed his duties to the best of his ability , and he promised to continue the same . Since his initiation by Bro . Dr . Phelps , P . M ., when a most lasting impression

was made , he had striven to carry out the true principles of Masonry . He was proud to see the lirst initiate as S . W . of the lodge , and would do his utmost to maintain the prestige of the lodge in all its splendour , and hand the warrant on in all its purity . The W . M . next presented a dual toast . " Bros . Wm . Castledine , I . P . M ., and Dr . Cock , " who ' had done his work so admirably . In their I . P . M , amore worthy brother

could not be found . He had gone through all the offices with perfect eclat . It gave him the greatest possible pleasure in pinning to his breast the handsome jewel he had so nobly earned , for no Master in the lodge had performed so much as giving the charges , & c , at every ceremony , and he trusted he would live long to wear the same , knowing he had the highest esteem of the brethren . In reply , Bro . Castledine thanked the brethren for so

cordial a reception , and also Bro . Dr . Cock for taking the chair so ably in his absence . He should wear the jewel with pride and sincere gratification as the testimony of the good feeling shown towards him , and would recall one of the happiest recollections of his life . He would take that opportunity of thanking all the brethren and their wives for enabling him during his Mastership to take up such a handsome sum to the Boys' School , which was carrying

out the brightest gem which adorns the Masonic crown-Charity . Whatever he could do to further the interests of the lodge he would most readily and cheerfully perform . Bro . Dr . Cock , P . S . G . D . Middx ., also responded . The toast of " The Initiate " was well given and leceivcd . That of "The Visitors" was presented by the W . M . in most cordial terms , and he stated that apologies had been received from some Grand Oflicers whom they had hoped

would have been present , but were detained on account of the consecration of the Lancastrian Lodge . The lodge welcomed the visitors most heartily . The toast was responded to very forcibly by Bros . C . H . Stone , Dowsett , Jolly , and Dickinson . In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . said he congratulated himself upon having two such excellent oliicers .

Bro . Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., most effectively replied . The W . M . next gave the very important toast of "The Officers" in terms of strong commendation and gratification , to which the S . W . and J . W . most ably responded . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most happy meeting . The evening was enlivened by some excellent harmony from Bros . Dr . Cock , Williams , Warner ( W . M . ) , Shears , and Anderson , Bro . Tyler most efficiently performing at the piano .

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BRIGHTON . Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion on the 4 th inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M .. Bro .

J . I'lmn , who was supported by the following officers , viz . Bros . A . J . Carpenter , I . P . M . ; E . M . Ffennell , S . W . j H . W . Bedford , Treas . j T . B . Colbran , Sec ; G . E . Barber , S . D . ; E . Garrett , J . D . ; J . Olliver , D . of C . ; W . f \ Smith , I . G . j W . N . Roe , P . P . G . O ., Org . j T . H . Tux-