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NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME . Sutherland Lodge of Unity ( No . 460 ) . - t \ meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle Hotel on [ . "riday , the 13 th inst ., when there was a good attendance of members and officers , and on this occasion Bro . T . VV . Kardley , VV . AL , was supported by the whole of his officers , namely : Bros . T . Edwards , S . W . ; F . Skerrett , P . AL ,

i . W . ; Rev . L . C . A . Edgeworth , ALA ., LL . B ., Chap . ; i Hvslop , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . Green Ainsworth , P . M . " , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; J . Ingamells , P . AL , P . P . J . G . D ., U . C . ; W . Pattison , S . D . ; J . M . Adlington , J . D . ; A . pepper , I . G . ; R . C . Downs , G . Rushforth , and J . G . Howson , Stewards ; and W . H . Newly , l . P . M . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes

confirmed , after which Bro . T . Byrne was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . F . Skerrett proposed that the sum of 10 guineas be presented to the Benevolent Institution , and so secure the endowment of the Secretary's chair with four life votes . This was seconded by Bro . VV . H . Newly , i . P . AL , and carried unanimously . Bro . S . Hyslop advocated the cause of the Charities , and advised all the young

brethren to qualify themselves as Life Governors to one or more of the Alasonic Charities . Two propositions were made for initiation . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet chamber , where a sumptuous repast had been prepared under the guidance of Host Fritz

C . Aloebus , and under the genial Chairmanship of Bro . Kardley , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with heartiness and enthusiasm , and with music and song , much contributed to by the visitors , a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amony the other brethren present were Bros . H . Home ,

731 ; Geo . I . Clayton , P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey ; Frank Weston , p S , P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Bentley , nS , P . P . S . G . D . ; K , Penn , W . AI . 637 ; William Edwards , Org . 41 S ; C . F . Baker , Sec 41 S ; | . Taylor Howson , W . M . 451 ; D . Jones , S . W . 41 S ; J . White , W . AI . 2214 ; E . AIsop , Sec . 637 ; lidward Turner , Thomas Wright , Thomas Byrne , G . Rushforth , J . P . Howson , and W . Home .

PLUMSTEAD . Ordnance Lodge ( No . 2399 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the iith inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Col . C . E . Vansittart , S . W . and W . M . elect , was installed W . M . in the presence of a large and representative Board of Installed Masters . The lodge was opened by Bro . Capt . G . Spinks ,

P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . B ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Major De Salis , VV . AL , and the minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Vansittart was presented to the VV . AL to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and in due course was placed in the chair of K . S . He then invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . J . Bilton , S . W . ; Capt . B . H . Wooilett . J . W . ; Capt . Spinks , P . AL , Treas . ; W . Robertson , Sec . ; J . V . Lee , S . D . ; F . Hully , J . D . ; A . T . Hehir , I . G .

W . AI . Hirst , D . C . ; H . Crowdy , W . G . Stackwood , and G . Dyer , Stwds . ; and Stretton , Org . Bro . Spinks then finally recited the charges and concluded an admirably worked ceremony , for the excellence ol which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the upper hall o £ the establishment , where a banquet awaited them .

Among the other brethren present were Bros . C . Jolly ( Hon ) , P . AL , Sec 1472 and 2184 , VV . Wheeler , VV . AL 1530 , G . Stukes , VV . S . Alarks , J . Howell , R . Johnson , F . Widgery , G . Longstaff , G . Penstone , J . Greenwood , VV . Gardner , VV . Hersey , W . Booth , J . Alorton , and C . Wills , all of the lodge ; Alajor J . Ritchie , P . AI . 17 S 9 ; L . Chasteaneuf , VV . AL 13 ; ) . McCollough , VV . AL 700 ; C . 1 .

Wharton , W . AI . 706 ; VV . Busbridgc , W . AI . 913 ; E . Moiris , l . P . M . 17 S 9 ; VV . Aloulds , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . P . Kent ; E . B . Hobson , P . AL 700 ; VV . S . Edwards , S . W . 1535 ; F . J . Down , J . W . 706 ; G . F . Taylor , S . W . 700 ; W . Lawson , J . W . 700 ; J . Alattey , S . W . 13 ; A . Deans , 1-W - 13 ! VV . C . Taylor , S . W . 913 ; Capt . E . Foster , 913 ; If . b . Lyons and E . Lyons , of 17 S 9 ; F . C . Anderson ,

' 5 ~/ 'i G . VV . Hunter , 26 ; II . Roberts , 700 ; H . Herman , " •>}and VV . Barnard . lhe usual loyal , Grand , and Provincial toasts having been honoured , Bro . Spinks proposed the toast of " The VV . AL , " and said that it had afforded him very great pleasure to install their VV . AL , Bro . Col . Vansittart , into the chair that ? ay , because he was perfectly assured that from the great interest

Bro . Vansittart had taken in Alasonry since he had been quartered in that district , he was not only one of the most enthusiastic but also one of the hardest working Masons in the Aletropolitan area . Under Bro . Vansittart ' s guidance their lodge would go on and prosper , and become " ¦" of the strongest in London . 1 le asked them , therefore , «> dunk the toast with a good lire .

Ijro . Vansittart , in response , said he had that day achieved the summit of his Masonic ambition . He would " ry and do his work so well that there should be no complaint on their part . He was glad to hear from the propositions made in open lodge that there were several candidates , all good men and true , for their next meeting , and unci ! to see many more as time rolled on . The Past

aid 1 promised him every assistance , and with their 0 he feit sure t | ie most exacting member would have "" ' •' "ig to complain of . hraff' '' P " ' > ' responding to a hearty reception of his j i-aiti , as | nsta || ing Officer , said he thanked them for their had , ' B ' ' ° f bis very small services . Whether he me 1 i the W 01 ' " " ? ' ' lc wou ' ' eave t 0 lbcir judg-„ n ' > but there was one thinrr he could hnnestlv sav . and

! Ja . 7 u there were not two prouder men in Woolwich that 1 HIP 1 Br 0 , Co 1 - Vansittart and himself , he having had stall i nour t 0 install , and Bro . Vansittart to have been into 11 ! "V » ster of the Ordnance Lodge . He then alluded Pest 1 of t " standing Steward for the Girls' School who fi anc ' '' inera wcre any ° f '' brethren present i * . e " they had as vet neglected the cause of Lharitv .

„ i'iir „ ' " i " " tlme for them to relieve their conscience and 11 , M ? h his . ' : saij j . ' Alajor Ritchie , in responding for "The Visitors , " ''* a « k '' ' i' " mcn at l 101 » e in that lodge , because the t , Posed of the sons of Tubal Cain—the makers ol " "Of \ l "** ' an , d therefore very near connections of the gunners bin ) , om . be was proud to say he had been one since his ilssij , " trusted their lodge would grow and increase as er lod ge—the Ubique—had done , and he could claim

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for the Ubique that it was one of the most powerful lodges in the London district , if not in the kingdom . Bros . Morris , McCollough , Mattey , Wharton , Hunter , Herman , and Edwards also return ed thanks . The other toasts were "The Past Alasters , " "The

Olhcers , " "The Alasonic Press , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Bros . Hobson , Anderson , Bilton , Jolly , and others contributed to the harmony , and Bro . Herman , the celebrated prestidigitateur , performed a number of marvellous tricks , causing not only amazement , but much laughter , for which he was heartily cheered . The whole affair was a great success .

PUSFLEET . Tilbury Lodge ( No . 2006 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Roval Hotel , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., when Bro . Joseph Bruton , S . W ., was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by the outgoing Alaster , Bro . VV . J . Crump , P . G . Stwd ., P . J . G . W . The installation ceremony was performed in

a masterly manner by Bro . Crump , and he was warmly congratulated thereon by the brethren present . A Past Alaster's jewel , which had been unanimously voted , was presented to him by the new Worshipful Master , who remarked upon the very eminent services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Crump during the past year , and expressed a hope that he would continue his support to the lodge .

Bro . Crump , who was warmly received , heartily thanked the members for that gratifying mark of their esteem , and promised to continue his interest in the Tilbury Lodge . The Worshipful Master asked the lodge to accept from him a lodge banner , which was a piece of furniture he thought they much wanted . The banner was unfurled and greeted with hearty plaudits . It is a very handsome one of blue

silk , the design being the lodge jewel and motto , surmounted by the name of the lodge , and the name of the donor at the foot . Bro . Crump , I . P . AL , on behalf of the lodge , thanked the VV . AL for his valuable gift , and moved that a note of the presentation should be recorded on the minutes . This was carried by acclamation . Ten guineas having been voted to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent

Institution , the newly-installed VV . AL proceeded to give proof of his proficiency by initiating in the most perfect manner four gentlemen , the impressiveness of the ceremony being much enhanced by some musical selectionsby a quartette under the direction of Bro . VVilford Price . The new

officers , who ably assisted the W . M ., are : Bros . Bradshaw Brown , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; Buttery , J . W . ; VV . L . Dudgeon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; VV . L . Dudgeon , Sec ; A . V . Willmott , S . D . ; A . Thomson , J . D . ; P . C Walker , I . G . ; and VV . VV . Barber , P . P . D . G . D . of C , D . of C .

A large number of visitors were present at the meeting , including Bros . T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Sec . ; A . Lucking , P . G . P ., Prov . G . D . C ; H . E . Dehane , P . P . G . D . ; and Bolton , ALP . At the close of the business about 50 brethren dined together , a splendid fish dinner being ably served by the host , Bro . Wingrove . The banner was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

SCUNTHORPE . St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 2078 ) . — The monthly meeting ol this lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Manley-street , when there were present Bros . Campbell , VV . AL ; Spilman , I . P . AL ; Peace , S . W . ; AlcCullum , J . W . ; Chatterton , Sec . ; Wilkins , S . D . ; Swabey , Alorley , Campbell , Hadley , Tyler ;

and others . Visitors : Bros . Behrendt , W . AI . 14 S 2 , and Constable , I . P . AL 14 S 2 . Bro . Alorley was dul y passed to the Second Degree , the work being performed by the VV . AL As usual the brethren partook of supper in the ante-room and spent an enjoyable evening .

SURB 1 TON . StirbitOll Lodge ( No . 2146 ) . —The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge was held at the Alaple Hall on the 17 th inst ., when the attendance of members and visitors established a " record , " no less than 75 signing the book . Bro . Col . G . Noel , Money , C . B ., P . G . AL , had signified his intention of being present , and , as is his

custom , arrived early so that he might see the working of the officers throughout . Bro . Douglas Kidley was raised by the W . M ., Bro . Hewett , P . M . 1614 . The ceremony was worked with a correctness and smoothness which could hardly be excelled , and the candidate " proved " himself in so intelligent a manner as to call forth the special approval of the Prov . Grand Alaster later on . To show how proficient

his officers were , the VV . AL called on the VV . AL elect to give the traditional history , and on the J . W . to explain the working tools , both going through without falter . With Bro . C . AI . Hogg , P . AI . 1 S 72 , as S . W ., Bro . VV . Drewett , P . AL SS 9 , as J . W ., and Bro . Wilson , P . AI . 2140 , as D . C , the W . AI proceeded to install Bro . T . H . R . Beck as bis successor , and did so in the presence of 25

Past Masters of the Craft , who were highly pleased to watch the excellent rendering of the ritual . The prescribed salutes being given , the VV . AL appointed hisoflicers , viz .: Bros . Buddcn , S . W . ; R . J . Williams , J . W . ; R . Sebastian Hart , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treasurer ; A . Stone , P . AL , P . P . A . G . P ., Secretary ; Gilbey , S . D . ; R . Babbs , J . D . ; F . Babbs , I . G . ; Jonh Williams , D . C . ;

Toinkinson and John Hart , Stewards ; and List , lyler . Ihe ancient charges were given most eloquently by the Installing Master , who it should be said had been very ably assisted by Bro . Wilson , the D . C After the proposition of candidates , the lodge was closed . The banquet was served at the Surbiton Assembly Rooms close by , Alessrs . Packham and Sons ( Bro . James Packham

being of the firm ) catering throughout in a way highly approved of by all present . As a long programme of music had been arranged by Air . H . E . K . Hart ( son of the Treasurer , and a candidate for election ) , the VV . AL set the example of brevity , merely announcing the toasts which require no comment . Before

passing on we may say that the music was mostly contributed by members of the lodge , and the rendering of the part songs was exceedingly creditable to those who sang them . Bro . Sebastian Hart presided at the piano , and Bro . B . Jackson contributed a " Alasonic " march on the banjo . In proposing "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . AL , " the W . M . expressed the gratification of the lodge at having the honour of a visit from the head of the province , and trusted to see him with them on many occasions .

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Bro . Col . Noel Money said it had been a great pleasure to him to come to the Surbiton Lodge , and see such a firstrate lodge and such capital working' . He was also glad to see the VV . AL perform the ceremony of installation—indeed , he was of opinion it ought always to be so—and perform it in a way that few others could come up to , and none surpass . It was a good sign also to find no Past Alasters appointed to fill working offices in the lodge , for it showed

that the younger members were qualifying to fill the chair . He was especially struck with the way in which the Third Degree had been conferred , and pleased to hear how intelligently the candidate answered the questions . That was a point on which he ( the Prov . Grand Master ) had a strong opinion , and he would not advance anyone unable to make the required replies , for he held that if any candidate did not think it worth while to make himself an fait with the questions put to him , it was not worth being a Masan .

In conclusion , the P . G . AI . said he had nothing but praise of the highest degree to bestow upon the work which he had seen . He hoped to visit them again , and find the W . M . that day installed following in the stepsof the l . P . M ,, which he had no doubt he would worthily do . A letter had been read from Bro . F . West , D . P . G . M . ' , regretting his absence , and the pleasurable duty of responing for "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " fell upon Bros . C . C . Gibbes , P . P . G . VV ., and VV . Drewett ,

P . P . G . Std . Br . In proposing "The Health of the W . AI ., " Bro . Hewett referred to the way in which Bro . Beck had worked steadily through every office , and told the brethren of the lodge that he was sure the more they knew him the better they would like him . The W . M . having replied , proposed "The Installing Master , " and presented Bro . Hewett with the Past

Master's jewel voted to him by the lodge , which was suitably acknowledged . Other toasts succeeded in the intervals between the musical items , and for " The Visitors" responded the Worshipful Alasters of St . Alargaret ' s , Eurydice , Dobic , and Brownrigg—all nei g hbouring lodges ; also Bro . VV . H . Bale , P . AL and Treas . Vitruvian Lodge , No . S 7 , in which the W . AI . of Surbiton Lodge was initiated , who spoke of the

pleasure it gave him to see the progress which Bro . Beck had made , and on behalf of his mother lodge wished him a happy year of office . This gathering will long be remembered by the Surbiton Lodge , and also by those who partook of its profuse hospitality . The visitors included Bros . Colonel Noel Aloney , Prov . G . AL ; J . Strapp , P . M . 33 , P . G . S . ; C . AI . Hogg , P . M .

1 S 72 , P . G . D . C ; W . Drewett , P . AL SS 9 , 1638 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . C . Jessett , P . AL 1512 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Geo . Aloonnan , P . AL 1 O 3 S , 1931 , P . P . G . P . ; Jno . Hodgkin , W . M . 1 S 72 ; A . M . Levy , VV . AL 8 S 9 ; H . W . Willis , VV . AL 1 G 3 S ; H . T . Bridges , W . M . 957 ; W . H . Brereton , W . AI . 1920 ; G . Coleman , P . M . 1 C 14 ; A . Williams ,

P . AL 2090 ; A . Bolton , P . M . S 62 ; J . S . Miller , P . M . iGOS ; H . J . Shelley , P . M . 19 S 1 ; G . Hoam , VV . AL 164 ; VV . Lane , P . AL 1 G 3 S , 2222 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . H . Bale , P . M . S 7 ; Jas . Edgell , S . W . SS 9 ; E . Purchase , 172 ; G . E . King , S . D . 1 O 41 ; John Alay 0 , 1 G 14 ; J . Bedser , SS 9 ; VV . Walker , SS 9 ; Dr . Oust , 1 S 72 ; and others .

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BOLTON . Chapter of Concord ( No . . 17 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . Jno . Booth , P . P . A . G . Soj ., asZ . ; Wm . Forrest , II . ; Jno . llardcastle , as j . ; James Newton , P . A . G . Scribe E ., S . E . ; S . II . Shorrock , S . N . ; AI . Thompson , Thos . Murphy ,

lhos . Barnes , 1 ' . VV . BroaJbent , ( . . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Briscoe , H . L . Hinnell , Thos . Higson , and S . Rawsthornc . Also as visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , G 45 , P . G . H . ; V .. G . Harwood , P . P . G . S . N . ; Thos . Grime , P . Z . 345 ; and H . R , Thornton , 730 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the Principals and officers for the ensuing

year were elected by ballot , and were installed or inlu : ted into their offices by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H ., as under : Comps . Wm . Forrest , / .. ; Jno . Bo-oth , H . ; S . 11 . Shorrock , J . ; Jas . Newton , S . E . ; Thos . Alurphy , S . N . ; J . VV . Thompson , 'Treas . ; F . VV . Brockbank , P . S . ; W . Golding , 1 st A . S . ; Thos . Barnes , 2 nd . A . S . ; Jno . Hardcastle , D . of C . ; F . VV . Breadbent , Org . ; G . E .

Greenhalgh , Stwd . ; and S . Rawsthovne , Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Sillitoe for his attendance , at considerable personal inconvenience , to perform the ceremonies of installation and investiture . A grant of £ 10 10 s . was made from the chapter fund to the Royal Misoni ; Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and the chapter was closed .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of busincs at the Albany Hotel . Am jng those present were Comps . W , Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., Treas ., acting Al . E . Z . ; C . Wetzlar , acting H . ; the Rev . S . T . 11 . Siunders , P . ' / .., P . P . G . J ., acting J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; A . Toulmin . jun ., S . N . ; and Hakim , acting Prin . Soj . Comps . C . Wetzlar , Al . E . Z ., and E . VV . Davis , late 13 S 1 ,

were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . E . W . lUvis , late 13 S 1 , was elected a joining member . Comp . the Rev . b . T . II , Saunders impressively installed Comp . A . Toulmin , jun ., as Third Principal , and Comp . Capt . Walls inducted Comps . VV . Taylor and the Rev . S . T . II . Saunders as First and Second Principals respectively . 'The following

investitures took p lace : Comps . Walls , S . E . ; Hakim , S . N . ; E . VV . Davis , P . S . ; and Harrison , Janitor . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to the R . AI . l . for Girls , per Comp . Hakim as Steward . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Ollicers . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . the Kev . R . Hos '< en , ALA ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., and Dunkley , P . / .., P . P . G . Org . The chapter having been closed , the usual banquet followed , and the customary toasts received full justice .