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" The Visitors" was the next toast on the list ; and Bros . T . M . Barron , T . R . J obson , and G . N . Patterson replied . "The Past Masters of Industry Lodge" vvas proposed by the W . M ., and all the Past Masters present acknowledged the honour . "The Present and Past Officers" and the Tyler's toast completed a very enjoyable evening ' s entertainment .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This highly prosperous provincial lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 19 th instant , when there vvere present , among others , Bros . F . A . Scholding , W . M . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C , acting S . W . ; John Smith , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W .,

Sec ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ; Robinson , I . G . ; W . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Eales , P . M . ; E . Clark , I . P . M . ; W . S . Plimsaul , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Harvey , P . M . ; Edghill , Gardiner , and Temple . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Whicher vvas raised to the Third

Degree in a very able and impressive manner by the W . M ., his performance of the ceremony leaving but little to be desired . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented Bro . E . Clark , I . P . M ., vvith the collar and jewel of his office in a few well-chosen sentences . Bro . Clark having acknowledged the compliment , apologies for non-attendance were read from Bros . W . Fisher , S . W .: R . Kent , Steward ; and

several lay members of the lodge . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . Bro . W . Spearing responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " followed , and having been

duly honoured , he replied . In the course of his remarks , the W . M . said that the proposer of the toast had spoken very eloquently , but far in excess of his ( the speaker ' s ) merits as a working Mason . He felt quite at home in a lodge of instruction , but when he hadto face a critical audience in a regular lodge he somehow did not appear to be doing the work properly . However , they had received the toast of his health so well , that it would be bad taste

for him to cavil at the flattering mode in vvhich it had been proposed . Bro . Clark , I . P . M ., replied tothe toast of "The Past Masters . " In replying to "The Health of the Visitors , " Bros . Harvey , P . M ., and Edghill spoke in high terms of the working , harmony , and hospitality of the Hemming Lodge . A few other toasts were given , and the proceedings terminated . This was the last regular meeting of the season .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Dobie Lodge ( No . 889 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Griffin Hotel , on Wednesday , the iSth inst . The W . M ., Bro . F . J . Hayward , opened the lodge , assisted by the following officers : Bros . A . M . Levy , S . W . j J . Edgell , J . W . ; Bond , S . D . ; Fawssett , actingasJ . D . ; C . Gardiner , I . G . ; Long , P . M . ; Colbron , P . M . ; Chapman , P . M . ;

and Elsam , P . M ., Secretary . Letters from Bros . J . Drewett , P . M ., and W . Drewett , P . M ., vvere read explaining their absence , and from Bro . Wilkinson , P . M ., the J . D . Bros . Edgell , Westmacott , and Spencer proved themselves proficient Craftsmen , and vvere raised to the

Sublime Degree in a most impressive manner . This was the first time the W . M . had worked that ceremony in lodge , and the brethren much appreciated it . The Wardens were also well up in their parts . One candidate vvas proposed , and then lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment .

LIVERPOOL . Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation ceremony in connection vvith this lodge took place at the Shell Park Hotel , on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when Bro . T . S . Ramsay vvas installed Worshipful Master . There vvas a large gathering of members and visitors Among the visitors present were Bros . I . C . Robinson ,

P . P . A . G . D . C ; Thomas F . Hill , 220 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . ; Henry Round , P . M . 1609 ; J . Sheild , P . M . 2335 , 1086 , 2294 ; H . Hatch , P . M . 220 ; J . Bowyer , I . P . M . 667 ; W . Underwood , P . M . 23 S ( S . C . ) ; W . McWilliam , Stwd . 1013 ; J . Bellingham , I . G . 594 ; E . Cousins , J . S . 1353 ; D . B . Rish , 241 ; J . Chipchase , 1570 ; M . Ward , 724 ; T . Coulthard , 23 S ( S . C . ); C . Gidden ,

2114 ; G . R . Glossop , 1393 and 2290 ; Eaton Batty , 1609 ; J . Griffiths , 1 C 20 ; and G . W . Hawke , S 23 . Bro . J . J . Ramsay , P . M ., Past Provincial Grand Pursuviant , worked the installation ceremony in a most effective and impressive manner . The VVorshipful Master , Bro . T . S . Ramsay , afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Harrison , I . P . M . : W . Pearson , S . W . ;

J . Leach , J . W . ; W . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . R . Jones , Sec ; Isaac Jones , S . D . ; Daniel Higgin , I . D . j S . Haden Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Davies , Org . ; \ V . Coulthard , I . G . ; and Dr . Higgins , W . Baker , J . F . Cousins , and R . Parkinson , Stwds . At the close of business an excellent banquet vvas served

by Bro . Thomas Saxon , and during the evening Bro . A . Harrison , I . P . M ., vvas presented with a Past Master ' s jewel and apron , and a valuable diamond ring , as a mark of the esteem and respect in which he is held by the brethren . A most excellent musical programme was furnished by Bros . Eaton Batty , S . H . Jones , M . Ward , W . Baker , H . Davis , and others .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . T . Hood , W . M . ; B . Thomas , S . W . ; A . Vandervord , J . VV . ; Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; C . W . Barnard , S . D . ;

F . J . Cumine , J . D . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; E . J . Bovvmaker , I . G . ; B . Fearnside , Org . ; C . H . Bovvmaker and R . J . Smith , Stewards ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , Prov . G . S . B . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 Si 7 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Reed , J . C . Cresvvell , J . A . V . Mason , J . A . Hobday , L . Warren , G . F . Vandervord , J . Pritchard

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H . Cog-ill , G . E . Underwood , H . 0 . Grenfell , and A . Prevost . Visitor : Bro . W . Berridge , W . M . 1 S 17 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . New gauntlets for the VV . M . and Wardens were presented by the officers . Bro . H . O . Grenfell having been raised , Mr . VV . Elam vvas balloted for and initiated . Some other business having been transacted the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

WELLS . Earl of Leicester Lodge ( No . 2237 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the New Hall , on Monday , the gth inst ., when Bro . Col . H . W . Fielden was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The presence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . H . Le Strange , added greatly to the success of the meeting . The lodge was opened by the . . : . . : wi TV * D A /~« JJ __ . J ur ^ i - _ . _ ti _ iijuiiii uiu ivi 1114 assistea

y vv . m ., . n . vjoaoaru , vv .. , oy his officers , and among those present vvere Bros . Col . H . Feilden , S . W . ; A . W . Railing , J . W . ; A . Whitlock , Treas . ; H . E . Loynes , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; Wm . Temple , J . D . j Geo . Andrews , Org . j A . H . Beasley and Thos . Plattin , Stewards j J . E . Player , P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; H . J . Sparks , P . P . S . G . W . j Rev . H . Wimble , P . P . G . C . j 0 . Hudson , P . P . G . S . B ., * G . V . Grummett , P . P . A . G . D . C . j

M . B . Bircham , P . M . 19 and 1114 ; E . E . Ransom , P . P . G . Steward j Wm . Harvey , P . M . 1114 j G . F . Smith , P . M . 1114 j R . J . Marr , Wm . Bovver , J . G . E . Davey , G . W . Bishop , J . R . Jackson , L . F . Francklin , H . A . Dewing , W . H . Simms Reeve , F . Palmer , Collis , Bishop , and others . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Col . Feilden , was

presented and impressively installed by the outgoing W . M ., assisted by Bro . G . V . Grummett , the former taking the installing portion and the latter the addresses and charges . Upon being placed in the chair the newlyinstalled Master appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Goddard , I . P . M . j H . Dewing-, S . W . j A . Whitlock , J . W . j Pearce , Treas .,- H . E .

Loynes , Secj G . V . Grummett , D . C . j Wm . Temple , S . D . j Jas . Smith , J . D . j Beesley , I . G . ; G . Andrews , Org . ; T . Plattin and H . Simms Reeve , Stwds . ; and R . Edge , Tyler . The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented the I . P . M . vvith a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the services he had rendered the lodge from its foundation , and at the conclusion of his

well-chosen remarks , Bro . Goddard suitably thanked the brethren for their kind expession of esteem . Other lodge business followed , and after " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge vvas duly closed . The brethren then adjourned to a recherche banquet , held at the Globe Hotel , under the presidency of

the new W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Hamon Le Strange , " being received vvith much enthusiasm . During the evening Bros . Wimble , Bircham , Hudson , Goddard , and Jackson rendered some capital songs , and a mest enjoyable evening was spent . The jewel vvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

WOOLWICH . Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —Bro . S . E . Southgate , W . M . of the above excellent lodge , being unavoidably absent at itsmeeting on the iSth inst ., Bro . W . Webber , I . P . M ., presided , and did a rare night ' swork . The meeting vvas held at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , and the lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous

meeting confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for five candidates —Messrs . R . W . P . Wilkins , J . Brown , G . L . Brown , C . Norman , and C . Sharman—and proving unanimous , those gentlemen vvere duly initiated . Bros . Watts and Crouch vvere then passed , and the lodge was closed . Nothing could

exceed the excellent working , except the generous and ready hospitality offered the visitors , for at the dinner vvhich followed Bro . J . W . Miller , P . M ., Stwd ., assisted by Bros . G . H . Porter , D . C . ; and Pammant and Grant , Stwds ., were indefatigable in attending to the wants of all assembled .

Among the other brethren present vvere Bros . J . Wilkins , P . M . ; J . Warren , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Roberts , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Ovenden , P . M . ; H . King , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); J . McCoIlough , S . W . ; G . F . Taylor , J . W . ; W . Lawson , S . D . ; H . Tufnell , J . D . ; G . Nichols , I . G . ; R . Gooding , P . M . 1 . 536 ; H . S . Syer , P . M ., Treas . 13 ; G . Davis , P . M . 13 ; A . Knight , W . M . 1472 ; VV

Hewett , W . M . Leigh Lodge ; E . Morris , W . M . elect 17 S 9 ; W . Sanders , J . W . 913 ; W . S . Edwards , J . VV . 1536 ; J- Whiteheart , J . D . 1536 ; Rev . J . Horsley , 913 ; B . Hammond , 913 ; W . Freeman , 913 ; W . Barnes , D . C . 13 ; W . Turvey , D . C 1472 ; J . Cocks , 1472 ; W . T . Legge , S 9 S ; E . W . Sinnett , 1536 ; and G . H . Walker , 1441 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been

honoured , the acting I . P . M . proposed the toast of "The VV . M ., " and , in response , Bro . Webber said their esteemed W . M ., Bro . Southgate , was absent through domestic affairs , he having that day parted vvith his eldest son , who vvas then on his way to Australia , so that it was impossible for him to be present in time to carry out the duties of the lodge , but if he had

been present the work would have been carried out to their satisfaction—more than he , Bro . Webber , had carried it out . However , he vvas pleased to occupy the chair once again ; it seemed like old times to be in it , even if only for one night . He must thank the brethren , and especially the officers , for the hearty support they had accorded him that night . So far as the W . M . was concerned , he vvas sure

they would find him in every respect worthy of the lodge , and at the end of his year of office acknowledge that he had done his work well . He vvas pleased to see such an array of brethren and visitors present , some S 4 in all , and hoped for many years to see the good old " Nelson " as much respected , as well represented , and as prosperous as it vvas at the present time .

The other toasts vvere "The Past Masters , " for vvhich all the Past Masters present severally responded ; " The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . Syer , Horsley , Morris , Turvey , Sayle , and Hewett ; "The Initiates , " all of whom responded ; " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Some excellent singing and reciting added to the pleasure of the evening .

YORK . York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . Bro . T . S . Brogden , W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by his officers as follows : Bros . E . W . Purnell , S . W . ; John Sampson , J . W . j Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treas . j W . N . Stimpson , acting Sec . j A . Procter , S . D . j

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M . Bryson , J . D . j A . Sample , Org . ; C . Linley , I . G . ; T . Archie and F . W . Laughton , Stewards ; and J . Hall , Tyler ] The following Past Masters vvere present : Bros . Mark Rooke ; S . Border , Prov . Grand Registrar ; T . G Hodgson , P . P . G . D . ; G . C . Lee ; C . M . Forbes . I . P . M . ; and Geo . Balmford . The members present included Bros . J . A . Askew , John Biscomb , C . Anderson

D . Scoby , VV . Bellerby , A . F . King . C . Wardle , and T . J . Russell . The visitors were Bros . W . Reynolds , 250 , P . G . Treas . ; J . B . Harper , 566 ; and J . Horner , 1611 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Todd , P . M ., expressed regret , vvhich he felt sure would be shared by the brethren , that the Secretary , Bro . H : Foster

, P . M ., had been seriously ill , and therefore not able to be in his usual place , but it vvas gratifying to learn that Bro . Foster vvas improving in health .. A ballot was taken for Mr . E . R . Turner , and having been admitted , he was subsequently initiated by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W ., Bro . E . W . Purnell ; and the charge being delivered by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Todd ,

P . M . Bro . Walter Reynolds , P . G . Treasurer , as a visitor , and by permission of the W . M ., made an interesting statement as to the Educational Fund of the province , stating that the next Festival will be held on 27 th May at Scarborough , under the presidency of the Dean of York , and he urged the need of additional annual subscriptions in

order to maintain its present flourishing position . He gave a resume of the funds already devoted to this object , and trusted the movement would be well supported . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . Reynolds for his information . Some other routine business having been transacted , the lodge vvas closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . —A convocation of this successful chapter ( the fifth since thc consecration in July last ) vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Comps . S . Hewett , M . E . Z . ; J . Cox , acting as H . ; F . Kedge , J . ; W . Hancock , P . S . ; J . Coltart , PAL ., as S . N . ; C . O . Burgess , acting S . E . ( in the absence of Comp . G .

Reynolds ); W . Clarke , ist A . S . ; S . Jacobs , 2 nd A . S . ; C . W . Frommholz , Stwd . ; G . Stacey , P . Z ., Org . ; R . F . Potter , Janitor ; R . Dawson , G . Foan , A . L . Bullen , W . Hoggins , J . D . Graham , J . Rowe , J . Woodward , J . T . Blyth , G . A . Bergholz , Stanley Spooner , A . Harris , W . J . Thrussell , and R . Kirk . Visitors : Comps . J . J . Woolley , H . 2191 ; F . Harrison , P . Z . 177 ; and G . H . Reynolds , 1321 . The chapter having been opened , the minutes vvere read

and confirmed . Bros . S . Spooner , G . A . Bergholz , and A . Harris , of 2191 , vvere impressively exalted into the Royal Arch Degree by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by the Principals and officers . Letters regretting enforced absence from illness vvere read from Comps . G . Reynolds , S . E ., and J . Skinner , S . N . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter vvas closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet ably served hy Bro . G . P . Bertini .

The customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts vvere proposed in a cordial manner , and heartily responded to . That of "The Visitors" including Comps . James J . Woolley , F . Harrison , and George H . Reynolds , who replied , expressing themselves in terms of great approval of

the manner in which the chapter working had been rendered , and of the hospitality and good fellowship which permeated the Covent Garden Chapter . After a very harmonious and pleasant evening , the proceedings terminated vvith the Janitor's toast .

HULL . Kingston Chapter ( No . 1010 ) . —The monthly meeting of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Kingston-square , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., when there vvere present : Comps . Lieut .-Colonel H . Fawcett-Pudsey , M . E . Z . ; John Bilson , H . ; J . Frank Nicholson , M . D ., J . ; F . Fullerton , P . Z ., S . E . ; Major W . H . Wellsted ,

P . Z ., S . N . ; C . J . Todd , P . Z ., P . S . ; George Lambert , M . D ., S . B . ; J . Campbell Thompson , F . J . Lambert , and others . The chapter having been opened , and minutes read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . stated that the candidate previously accepted being unable to be present for exaltation , Comp . M . C Peck , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . of C England , had kindly

promised to deliver an address upon Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Peck then , after a brief introduction , reviewed the probable origin of the Order , and its subsequent history , referring to the change from St . John's Gospel to Genesis , Dr . D'Assigny ' s work , York minutes , earliest known Hull companions , the nine worthies , and also described the old

ceremonies of passing the chair and the veils , & c . He exhibited several ancient Royal Arch aprons , and other curious and interesting objects . The address vvas copiously illustrated by quotations from the works of Comp . Hug han and other Masonic authors , and at its conclusion a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the lecturer on the proposition of the M . E . Z .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on the 19 th inst ., when the following companions vvere present : Comps . R . A . Eldershaw , Z . ; W . Willis , H . ; Wm . Aldred , Treas . ; C . Svvinn , S . E . ; &¦ Towell , S . N . ; W . B . Russell . P . S .: R . Huehes , A . S-J

N . Dumville , P . Z . ; J . F . Sasson , P . Z . ; J . Clife P . Z . ; C . Nathan , P . Z . ; J . Andrew , M . Miller , 1-J . Naphtali , F . H . Molesworth , P . P . G . S . N . ; J oseph Hill , H . Slatter , James Watson , Thos . VV . Foxcroft , J- {• Sawyer , and J . Hargreaves . Visitors : Comps . W . Crajff Royle , 935 ; Henry Thomas , P . Z . 277 ; and G . S . Sunt "; H . 645 .

Derby Chapter ( No . 1055 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 17 th in 5 ' *' at the Victoria Hotel . The following companions were present : Comps . A . E . Tysoe , ' / .. ; T . E . Rigby , H . j L * , / . Mead , J . j F . R . Cooper , P . Z . ; Iohn W . Thompson , P . ' - '

A . Hoversall , P . Z . ; J . B . Peace , P . S . ; J . Heywood , *¦ >¦¦> J . B . Kirk , Janitor ; J . Chapman , W . A . Brown , J ° Wardle , John W . Hallam , T . Smith , and S . F . Simons-Visitors : Comps . J . Cookson , I . 093 ; C Bagot , I 345 J , . ' Dumville , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . East Lancashire ; John West , P . Z . ; Ernest Linck ; and R . A . Eldershaw , Z . 204 .