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Girls' Institutions and of one branch of the Benevolent . He had had it on his mind to suggest that a sum should be voted from the funds sufficient to carry them half-way towards the Vice-Presidency of the other section of the Benevolent Institution ; but their worthy Treasurer had come forward with the proposition that the whole of the amount needed should be voted at one time , and accordingly it

would be his pleasure to propose on an early occasion a grant of 50 guineas on behalf of the Old People . There was very little doubt but that the proposal would be agreed to , and thus would the lodge make a further advance on its great work of charity . The toast of "The Officers" was next given . The VV . M . felt that he might rely on the assistance of the brethren he had that night appointed to office , and he would

inform them that he needed all they could bestow . It was all very well to consider one ' s self perfect ; it was one thing to rehearse the ceremonies in a lodge of instruction , and quite another to carry them through in a regular lodge , surrounded , as he had been , by a brilliant assemblage of visitors and members high in the Order . It was but natural one should feel a little nervous on such an occasion .

Bro . Kay returned thanks . It afforded him very great satisfaction to fill the position he did . He and the other officers would do the best for the welfare and good-being of the Crystal Palace Lodge . This brought the proceedings to a close ; the Tyler was therefore summoned , and he having given the usual closing toast , the brethren separated . Among the visitors were Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ;

VV . C . Smith , 1563 ; Arthur Cox , 1471 ; R . Berwick , 19 ; A . T . Chapman , S 34 ; P . Rose-Innes , S . W . 1261 ; W . S . Pring , P . M . 151 ; VV . Minns , P . M . 1 755 ; E . West , P . M . 1 . 327 ; W . Gilbert , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . J . W . Herts ,- VV . J . Graham , P . M . 700 ; VV . J . Miller ( Le " igh ); W . Burgess , I . W . 17 C 7 ; W . Banbery , 217 ; R . T . Whitley , P . M . 946 ,

P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; H . Marchant , 141 ; VV . H . Allaway , 159 8 ; J . Laird , VV . M . 720 ; E . M . Lander , P . M . 1642 ; C . Everist , P . M . 720 ; J . Funge , P . M . 69 ; H . Finch , 134 ; E . J . Jones , I . G . 134 ; T . W . C . Bush , P . M . 1 S 5 , W . M . 172 S ; J . T . Tanqueray , S . W . 1965 ; F . Burnett , 1965 ,- George Lewis , 1671 ; J . W . Morley , I . G . 1 S 91 ; Henry Glum , 17 ; J . Barber Glenn , 3 ; and J . Holt , 807 .

CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , the 21 st inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . J . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M ., assisted by Bros . Osborn , S . VV . ; Gregory , J . W . ; Lee , P . M ., Sec ; Mayes , Prov . A . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; Woodman , S . D . ; Weston , P . M ., I . D . ; Von Holtorp ,

D . C . ; Gaskin , Stwd . ; Mayne , Stephens , Bavne , Hibberd , Sheffield , Hughes , Davison , Young , and Cole . The lodge was honoured by the presence of the R . VV . Prov . G . M ., Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., and the following visitors : Bros . John Mason , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; H . Cox , W . M . 1471 ; Squire , S . W . 135 6 ; Hollidge , j . D . 1602 ; 1293 ; Pearson , P . M . 15 C 7 ; Paddle , P . M . 1 S 51 ; Nicholson ,

Delvalle , 1602 ; Dutton , W . M . 1567 ; and Forge , VV . M . 619 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted , ballot was taken for Mr . Peter Young , a candidate for initiation , which proved favourable , and he was then initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Mayes , P . M ., who by

permission of the W . M . performed this ceremony . Bros . Hibberd and Bayne were then impressively raised to the Third Degree by the VV . M . Bro . John Osborn , P . M . 1602 , the W . M . elect , was then presented for installation , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Bird , W . M ., in a manner that elicited the warmest commendation from all

present . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Gregory , S . VV . ; Woodman , J . W . ; Lee , P . M ., Sec ; Weston , S . D . ; Von Holtorp , I . G . ; Bayne , Org . ; Gaskin and Wright , Stwds . j and Very , Tyler . After the ceremony Bro . Osborn , W . M ., said that he had a very pleasing duty with which to commence his year of office—it was to

present to Bro . Bird , the I . P . M ., the Past Master's jewel of the lodge , which had been unanimously voted at the previous meeting , as aslight recognition of . theadmirable manner iu which he had performed the duties of W . M . during the past year . Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., thanked the VV . M . and brethren for their kindlv feelings Howards him , as shown by the jewel

with which he had been presented , and was highly gratified to find that they were satisfied with the manner in which he had fulfilled his duties . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , after which the usual loyal and and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of Col . Sir Francis BurdettBart ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master

, for Middlesex , " said that he felt hig hly gratified at having the Provincial Grand Master on his right hand . He thanked him for the honour he had conferred on the Citadel Lodge by his visit , and hoped that he was satisfied with what he had seen of the lodge . He called upon the brethren to give this toast a hearty reception . The toast was received in a manner which clearly proved

that the brethren of the Citadel Lodge cordially echoed the sentiments of their W . M . Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M ., said : It has been to me a source of very great pleasure to have had the opportunity of visiting you to-day for the first time since I had the honour to consecrate the Citadel Lodge three years since , and I may at once say that I am

thoroughly satisfied with all that I have seen ; the working of the lodge is highly satisfactory , and I am convinced that there is no lodge in the province where the ceremonies of Freemasonry are better carried out than in the Citadel Lodge ; a standard of perfection has been attained which I hope to see continued for many years to come . My visit to-day was unexpected—it was a surprise ; and it is

therefore the more gratifying to me to speak so satisfactorily of the manner in which your lodge is worked by the W . M . and his officers , and I cannot speak too highly of the very admirable way in which Bro . Bird installed his successor to-day ; the ceremony was beautifully rendered , and was perfect in every respect , presenting a degree of excellence seldom equalled and certainly never surpassed . I thank

you , W . M . and brethren , for the cordial manner in which I have been received here to-day , and I wish to your lodge every success and every prosperity . Bro . Pearson , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., returned thanks for "The Provincial Grand Oflicers , " and expressed himself pleased with his visit , and congratulated the lodge on the success it had attained .

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Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . John" Osborn , " whom he had known for 25 years and was proud to have had the honour of installing him . Bro . Osborn was already a P . M . of another lodge , and would no doubt prove an excellent occupant of the chair of the Citadel Lodge . Bro . Osborn , W . M ., returned thanks for the honour

conferred upon him ; he would do his best to further the interests of the lodge , and hoped that at the end of the year the brethren would be satisfied with his efforts . The toast of "The Initiate , Bro . Young , " was then given , and suitably responded to by that brother . "The Visitors" received a cordial welcome from the VV . M . and brethren of the Citadel Lodge , and Bro . Forge ,

W . M . 619 , responded , thanking the brethren for the cordial reception the visitors had received . Bro . Capt . Nicholson , 1293 , said that he had seen Masonic ceremonies performed in all parts of the world , but had never seen them better carried out than in the Citadel Lodge that day . The toast of " The Installing Master , Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., "

was cordially received and acknowledged in appropriate terms by that brother . "The Officers '" toast having been given and acknowledged the Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings , and the brethren returned to town highly gratified at the success which had attended the meeting . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Wright , assisted by Bros . Bayne , Woodman , Hibberd , and others .

SEAHAM HARBOUR . —Fawcett Lodge ( No . 661 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday evening , gth inst ., the W . M ., Bro . E . Atkinson , in the chair . He was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Scorfield , I . P . M . ; D . G . Smith , S . W . ; T . Shepherd , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . Richardson , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Wright , Sec . ; T . R . Mitchell , S . D . ; T .

Richardson , I . G . ; B . Wells and G . Woodman , Stwds . ; T . Taylor , Tyler ; James Ayre , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Candlish , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Forster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; John B . Wells , P . M . ; S . J . Cockburn , P . M . ; H . _ W . Emerson , P . M . There was a large party of visitors in attendance , the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . R . Hudson , and several present and past Provincial Officers

honouring * the lodge with their presence on this occasion . Among the visitors were Bros . John Wood , P . G . J . W . Durham ; R . Hudson , P . G . Sec ; VV . Liddell , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . J . Clay , P . P . G . S . of VV . , * M . Douglass , P . P . G . J . D . ; Page , P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; G . C . Watson , P . G . J . D . ; A . P . Anderson , P . G . Std . Br . ; C . McNamara , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Potts , P . P . G . J . D . ; G . Hardy

, P . G . A . D . of C . ; the Rev . W . C . Harriss , P . G . Chap . ; Probert , P . M . 48 ; J . C . Moor , W . M . 97 ; R . Singleton , J . W . 97 ; Anderson , 97 ; T . Atkinson , I . G . So ; J . B . Wilkinson , J . W . 13 S 9 ; T . VV . Heppell , So ; and others . The lodge was duly opened by the VV . M ., Bro . Atkinson , shortly after which the minutes of the previous regular Iodsre were read and confirmed . Mr . Steele was

then balloted for and declared elected . He was introduced and initiated into Masonry by Bro . Emerson , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a very creditable manner . Bro . Hudson , P . G . S ., afterwards addressed the brethren assembled on the desirability of candidates being obligated singly , a custom which it had been found was not observed in another part of the province . A candidate could not be

so impressed as he ought to be by the ceremony and the obligation if more than one was obligated at the same time . He also said a word regarding the able manner in which Bro . Emerson had initiated the candidate that evening , in the presence of many Provincial Officers and others . The visiting brethren having expressed their " hearty good wishes " the lodge was duly closed .

At refreshment afterwards , "The Health of the Oueen and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " " were suitably honoured . "The Pro G . M ., the R . W . the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Grand Officevs " having been given , Bro . j . Richardson , P . M ., proposed "The R . W . the Prov . G . M ., the Marquess of . Londonderry , K . P ., " which was very heartily received by all present . Bro . S . Cockburn next gave " The Deputy P . G . M . Sir

, Hednorth Williamson , Bart ., and the Oflicers of Provincial Grand Lodge , coupled with the name of Bro . R . Hudson , Prov . Grand Secretary . Bro . Hudson , who was received with applause as the Provincial Grand Officers rose with him to respond , said it had given them much pleasure to come amongst them and to see that the work was so well conducted in the lodge at Seaham . He thanked them for the heartv recention the

Present and Past Provincial Officers had met with that evening . He felt proud to respond for the province , and he trusted that nothing would occur during his career as Prov . Grand Secretary that would tend to diminish the lustre of that oflice . Bro . Emerson , P . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro . Page , P . G . J . W . Northumberland , " who suitably responded . Bro . Ayre , P . M ., next gave "The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . VV . Liddell , who replied in eloquent terms .

Bro . John Wood , P . G . J . W ., submitted "The Fawcett Lodge , and the name of the W . M ., Bro . Atkinson , " who replied . In the earlier part of the proceedings it should be stated Bro . Emerson , P . M ., suitably proposed "The Newly-initiated Candidate , Bro . Steele . " The evening was a very enjoyable one . Through the courtesy of the P . G . M . a special train was run between Sunderland and Seaham for the convenience of the visiting brethren .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . Capt . J . Sculley , R . H . A ., S . W . and W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and saluted in proper form . The duty of Installing Officer was undertaken by Bro . I . Scott-Mutch at rather short

notice , yet he performed the arduous task in excellent style . I he W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Burnett , S . W . ; Dr . H . Bernays , J . W . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . and P . G . D . Kent , Sec ; ?*^ * , ^ ? , y' * •F * G - Nichols , J . D . ; C . G . Risch , I . G . ; K . Ugland , D . C ; Dr . Bottrell , Asst . D . C ; W . Ayling , Stwd . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . A handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to Bro . G . C . Mathams , I . P . M ., for valuable services rendered ,

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and also as a token of esteem for him on the part of the brethren of the lodge , for which he suitably returned thanks . A hearty ivote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Mutch for his services as Installing Officer , which vote was ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . There being nothing further to offer for the good of Freemasonry , "Hearty good wishes" wero tenderedand the lodge was

, closed . The banquet took place in thc hall , and was splendidly served by Bro . Moulder , whose effective floral decorations were especially admired . Amongst the other brethren present were C . Coupland , P . M . and P . l ' . G . J . W . Kent ; Dr . A . Sharpe , P . M . ; JJ . Black , P . M . ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . ; Dr . Jos . Pope , P . M . 94 C ; J . Birch , ' P . M . 1223 ; Cland

W . C . ge , P . M . 19 C 2 ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; R . Edmonds , VV . M . i 3 i w . Rees , S . W . and W . M . elect 913 ; A . Saunders , S . VV . and W . M . elect 153 G ; E . Palmer . J . W . 9 . 3 ; VV . Moulds , J . W . 153 G ; and C . Jolly , J . w ! 1472 'I'reemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Mathams , in eloquent terms , proposed the toast of " The VV . M . " He said that the toast should have

been in abler hands to do it full justice , yet at the same time it was one that he felt sure they would receive with pleasure , especially as their esteemed VV . M . was so well known , that nothing he could say in his favour would cause them to respect him more than they did at present . They had heard that their VV . M . had intended to have given way to Bro . Dr . Godwin had that brother been in England , but

while they were sorry that Bro . Godwin was not present , they had much to congratulate themselves upon in having Bro . Sculley to rule over them at least for the next twelve months . They sincerely trusted he would have a good year of office , with plenty of work . There could be no doubt that he had a good set of officers under him who would well support him , and would help him to make his

reign a memorable one forthe Florence Nightingale Lodge . The VV . M ., in response , thanked them much for the warmth with which they had received his name , and could only assure them that he should endeavour to prove himself worthy of their choice and of the high prestige of the lodge . He had always taken a great interest in it , because when a boy he had been under the care of the noble woman after

whom it was named . That , and that alone , might make any man proud to rule over such a lodge , but in its ranks were those with whom he had been for years and was now associated both in military and civil life . He believed in the prosperity of the lodge , and only asked them to assist him in making that prosperity a solid fact . He again thanked them , and resumed his seat amid applause . In

response to the toast of " Ihe Installing Officer , " Bro . Mutch cheerfully remonstrated against the toast coming before that of the Past Masters , but would now apologise for any failures that might have occurred while doing the work , especially as he had been " out of ollice " for thc last four years and had but short notice over that done that afternoon . It was , however , a pleasing task to have to do

again that which recalled the time when one was of some importance and not relegated as now to the left of the chair . He should , however , be always happy to do what he could for the lodge , and , while thanking them for the toast , hoped for many years to come they might all meet in that room and rejoice over the continued prosperity of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . Bros . Mathams , Clarke , and Black

responded for " I he Past Masters , " and Bros . Coupland , Edmonds , and others for " The Visitors . " The other toasts were "The Treasurer and Secretary , " responded to by Bros . Clarke and Denton . "The Oflicers , " by Bro . Burnett , "The Masonic Press , " by Bro . jolly , and the Tyler's toast , concluded the proceedings . Bro . Nichols presided at the pianoforte , and some excellent singing filled up the pauses between the toasts .

TAMWORTH . —Marmion Lodge ( No . 1060 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , under the presidency of Bro . Chatterton , P . G . M . There was a large number of Tamworth brethren present , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Buttry , W . M . Lichfield ; Hooper , VV . M . Burton-on-1-Trent ; King , P . M . Burton ; and Rowbotham , P . M .

Walsall . Bro . H . J . Faussett , VV . M . elect , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Qtver , P . M ., P . G . J . D . Staffordshire . The W . M . appointed the following as his officers : Bros . John Chatterton , I . P . M . ; Alfred Lucv . S . VV . ; H . J . Clarson , J . W . ; W . Tempest , P . M ., Treas . ; W . G . M'Laughlin , Sec . ; W . M'Gregor , Chap .: lohn

Rowbotham , S . D . ; Thomas Buxton , j . D . ; J . H . Rowe ? l ? - '•„ charIes J ° ne * 5 » P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . H . Hamer , I . G . j George Hoskison , S . S . ; Henry Turner , J . S . ; and James Clarke , Tyler . A banquet was afterwards served at the Castle Hotel , and amongst the numerous brethren present were Bros . J . Spencer Balfour , M . P ., Lucas Balfour , and Tonman Mosley .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . —One of the numerous summer festivals which occur so frequently at this season took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday afternoon , the 19 th inst ., when the brethren of this lodge installed their W . M . for the coming year . It is now many years since this lodge met in Everton , but it was pleasing to see at this celebration some

of those present who in times gone by sat in it with the wellknown Mason from whom it takes its name—the late Bro . Hamer . The lodge is now in a thriving condition , its finances being sound and its contributions to the Masonic Charities substantial . There was a large number of brethren present , 21 W . Ms , and P . Ms , being admitted to the installation . The chair was taken bv Bro . VV . H . lewett .

VV . M ,, supported by Bros . ] . Pilling , P . M . ; John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; R . Leason , P . M . ; M . Callaghan , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; W . C Erwin , P . M ., Treas . ; V . Tomlin , J . D . ; Thomas Pierrepont , Sec .,- VV . J . Oversby , I . G . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Evan J Callow , VV . M . 1094 ; John King , S . W . S 23 ; W . Evans , I . P . M . 594 ; Alfred Cross , W . M . 1713 ; James Lyon , Sec . 1 C 20 ; John N . Hounsell , S . W . 203 ; Morris Davies 114 rcinucriun i

vv . v . jy ; jonn , r ., * u . A . U . * U . ; (_ . liirch P . M . 203 ; J . S . Warden , I . P . M . 126 4 ; W . R . Roberts ' J . D . 594 ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Robert Foote ! P . G . S . ; Squire Chapman , W . M . 1013 ; C . Wadsworth VV . M . 292 ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . Cattrall ' W . M . 203 ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; John Tunstall , S . VV 1035 ; VV . H . Cooke , Sec . 1013 ; VV . Marshall , S . W 175 ( 5 ; John Galley , Sec . S 23 ; J . Grierson , P . M . 175 C ¦ and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . Matthew Callaghan was presented by Bros . VV . C . Envin , P . M .. and R . Le-r , ' .