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son , P . M ., and the retiring VV . M ., Bro . W . H . Jewett , performed the installation ceremony with much effectiveness .

After the usual honours , the following officers were invested : Bros . VV . H . Jewett , I . P . M . ; Thomas Pierrepont , S . VV .,- Robert L . Stockton , J . W . ( by proxy ); Walter C . Erwin , P . M ., Treas ., ( re-elected for third time ); James Tomlin , Sec ; W .. J . Oversby , S . D . ; F . A . Rainbow , LD . ; Tames R . Hankey , I . G . ; James Pilling ,

P . M ., D . C . ; Walter Burnet , Org . ( re-appointed ); Jas . Smith , S . S . ; John C . Brookes , J . S . ; George S . Shenton , A . S . ; John A . Hignet , A . S . ; and M . Williamson , reelected Tyler . Before the lodge was closed , a vote of thanks , proposed by Bro . J . Houlding , P . P . G . R ., was unanimously accorded to Bro . Jewett for his performance of the installation ceremony ; and the VV . M . presented

him , on behalf of 1393 , with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . The brethren afterwards dined in the large banqueting room , where dinner was well served by Brc . Casey ,, house steward . After the usual loyal and _ Masonic toasts , " The W . M . " was given and heartily received . The VVorshipful Master returned thanks , and proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . VV . H . Jewett , " to

whom he presented , on behalf of the private members , a beautiful keyless gold lever chronometer ( by Penlington ) , which the I . P . M . acknowledged in felicitous terms . A capital musical entertainment was furnished by members and visitors , under the practised and intelligent supervision of Bro . W . Burnet , Org ., and a very pleasant evening was spent .

CLARENDON LODGE ( No . 1769 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., Bro . T . Grove , Half-Moonstreet , Bishopsgate , and Clarendon Lodge , Lower Tooting , entertained a large party of guests to celebrate the presentation recently made to him by the " Bishopsgate Boys . " The

W . M . ( Bro . W . II . Mayes ) , officers , and brethren of the Clarendon Lodge , No . 1769 , were among the company . A charming entertainment was provided by the host . The bill of fare was a pretty literary production , and we give it in its entirety , as it has the peculiarity of having an apt quotation for every guest :

C . C . S . FETE . "I know a hawk from a hand-saw . "—Hamlet , Actii ., Sc . 2 . MENU . " Sirs , you are very welcome to our house , It must appear in other ways than words , Therefore I scant this , breathing courtesy . " lllet ot Veal

Roast Beef . Ox Tongue . York Ham . I ' . "Oh ! my sweet beef ! " —ist part King Henry IV ., Act i ., Sc . 1 . " Neats' tongues powdered well , and ' jambons ' of the hog , With fillet of veal and savoury knacks , to set men's minds a ff °£ . "— dd English Song . Steak and Kidney Pie . Mutton Pies . " 1 am tied unto the stake and cannot fly . "—Richard III .,

Act iv ., Sc . 3 . "VVill't please you to taste of what is here . "—Tempest , Aet Hi ., Sc . 3 . Sweets . " Will't please your honour taste of these conserves . "Taming of the Shrew , Act i ., Sc . 2 . Cheese . Salads and Cucumber . " I think this word sallet was born to do me good . " —2 nd part Henry VI ., Act iv ., Sc . 10 . "In the south suburbs is the best to lodge . " —Twelfth

¦ Night , Act iii ., Sc . 3 . THE GUESTS . Rev . J . H . Smith . — " Sir , I praise the Lord for you ; and so may the parishioners ; for their sons are well tutored by you , and their daughters profit very greatly under you . "—Love ' s Labour Lost , Act iv ., Sc . 2 . Rev . j . N . Bishop . — " H ' as a book in his pocket with red

letters in't—the man is a proper rnan of mine honour . " —2 IIC-J part King Henry vi ., Activ ., Sc . 2 . Rev . R . H . Haddon . — " But all his mind is bent to holiness , his weapons—holy saws of sacred writ ; his study is his tilt-yard . "—2 nd part King Henry vi ., Act i ., Mr . G . Thatcher . — " We single you , as our best moving fair solicitor . "—Love ' s Labour Lost , Act ii ., Sc . 1 .

Mr . G . Croxton . — " I would that the lightning had burnt up those logs , that you enjoined me to pile . "—Tempest , Act iii ., Sc . 1 . Mr . H . W . Mayes . — " Why , brother , wherefore stand you on nice points . "—yd part Henry vi ., Act iv ., _ TC . 7 . Mr . E . E . Elverston . — "VVhen the butt is OUT , we will drinkwater ; not a drop before . "—Tempest , Act iii ., Sc . 2 .

Mr . W . Heath . — " Remember , William , vocative is ' caret ' —and that ' s a good root !"—Merry Wives of Windsor , Act iv ., Sc . 1 . Mr . T . Drewett . — " He cannot creep into a halfpenny purse , nor into a pepper box . "—Merry Wives of Windsor , Act iii ., Sc . 5 . Mr . W . Green . — "And what of him ; did he take interest ?"

—Merchant of Venice , Act i ., Sc . 3 . Mr . VV . Shoobert . — "When we mean to build , we first survey the plot , then draw the model . "—2 nd part King Henry IV ., Act ii ., Sc . 3 . Mr . G . VV . Langenchied . — "And here ' s a pot of good double beer ; neighbour ; drink , and fear not your man . " —2 nd tart of King Henry VI ., Act ii ., Sc . 3 .

Mr . R . Halfyard . — "We must away ; our waggon is prepared . "—All ' s Well that ends Well , Act iv ., Sc . 4 . Mr . D . Kelley . — " A second Hector , for his firm aspect and large proportion of his strong knit limbs . " —ist part King Henry VI ., Act ii ., Sc . 1 . Mr . VV . Blades . — " Thus yields the forest to the axe's edee . "—vd part King Henry VI ., Act v ., Sc . 2 .

Mr . F . Desmond . — " Look you , bring me in the names of some , the most sufficient of your parish . "—Measure for Measure , Act ii ., Sc . 1 . Mr . E . Beckett . — "A man of my kidney , think of that !" —Merry Wives of Windsor , Act iii ., Sc . 5 . Mr . R . Amos . — " I know the gentleman to be of worth , and worthy of estimation . "—Two Gentlemen of Verona , Act ii ., Sc . 4 . . .

Mr . R . Evans . —Now , brother Richard , will you stand by us ? " —_ rdpart King Henry VI ., Aet iv ., Sc . 1 . Mr . E . Hogg . — " As good men as ever trod upon neats ' leather , have gone upon my handiwork . " —Julius Ca-sar , Act i ., Sc . 1 . Mr . Wm . Loebar . — " How ' s the day ? On the sixth hour ; at which time , my lord , you said our work should cease . " —Tempest , Ac . v ., Sc . 1 .

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Mr . A . Hubbard . — " What harmony is this ? my good friends , hark ! Marvellous sweet music ' . "—Tempest , Act Hi ., Se . 3 . Mr . A . Coleman . — " Experience is by industry achieved , and perfected by the swift course of time . "—Two Gentlemen of Verona , Act i ., Sc . 3 . Mr . F . Simmonds . — "Travellers ne ' er did lie , though fools

at home condemn them . "—Tempest , Ac . Hi ., Sc . 3 . Mr . A . J . Tebbatts ., — " If we go down , on as these gentry sup , We dine upon them if we haul them up . "—Old Song . Mr . VV . D . Pool . — " And many strokes , though with a little axe , hew down and fell the hardest timbered oak . "

—yd part King Henry vi ., Act 11 ., Sc . 1 . Mr . VVilliams . — " He is a great observer , and he looks quite through the deeds of men . "—Julius Cccsar Act i ., Sc . 2 . The company returned to town about 11 o'clock , charmed with the day ' s entertainment .

CROYDON . —Parthenon Lodge ( No . 1826 ) . — The installation of the VV . M . of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Greyhound , the lodge having changed its place of meeting , with the permission of the R . W . G . M ., from Egham . Bro . Rev . G . P . Merrick , I . P . M . of the lodge , was unavoidably absent , and the task of installation fell on Bro . Dr . Lavies , P . M .,

founder of Jhe lodge ; and the occasion was specially interesting , inasmuch as a founder's jewel had been voted at the last lodge to that brother , to be presented on this occasion . Several distinguished Masons were present , including Bros . Kelly , Hollingworth , Eve , Pearse , Hodson , and others . The business of the evening consisted of two initiations and the installation of Bro . Wm . Clifford as VV . M . Bro . Lavies

performed the important work of installation in his usual admirable manner , without always adhering exactly to the accustomed ritual , Nothing could have been more impressive and beautiful , many of the charges and periods being rendered in exquisite verse , and received with evident pleasure by the brethren . During the banquet Bro . Kelly ,

P . G . S ., alluded to this , and said that he had never heard the ceremony of installation so beautifully , impressively , and perfectly done . Bro . Eve said that it was delightful to hear Bro . Lavies make a mistake , for that he always substituted something infinitely more charming than what he ought to have said . Some fine old English glees were sung ( luring the evening .

WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of'this lodge was held at the Foresters' Hall on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . T . Reeves , W . M . ; H . Ward , VV . M . 31 , P . M . . 589 , 622 , 1112 , P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , acting I . P . M . ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 , as S . W . ; Rev . H . M . Maugham , J . W . ; Rev . A . C . Graystone , Chap . 1 , as Chap . ; J . McCue , S . D . ; G . J . Lawson , j . D . ; G . A . Gann , I . G . ; and about

30 members of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . P . Higham , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; S . VV . Graystone , S 59 ; R . M . Mercer , 31 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were confirmed . Bro . W . Brannan was passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . G . H . Pont was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the

VV . M ., assisted by Bro . H . Ward . Bro . the Rev . A . G . Graystone then . presented to the lodge a magnificent banner , bearing his coat-of-arms , with the name and number of the lodge , which was specially manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , and was a splendid specimen of art , & c The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , received the banner , and tendered his thanks to Bro . Graystone , and on behalf of Bro . R . Boughton-Smith , I . P . M . and Sec , who was

unavoidably absent , proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Graystone , which was seconded by Bro . the Rev . H . M . Maugham , J . W ., carried by acclamation , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Graystone replied , expressing a wish that the lodge might continue to be prosperous , and wishing the . brethren health and happiness . Bro . S . VV . Graystone , S 59 , was proposed as a joining member . After " Hearty good wishes " was expressed , the lodge was closed in order .

Ihe brethren then adjourned to the dining room of the hall , and partook of a capital supper , provided by the lodge Stewards . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . Higham , P . M ., responding on behalf of the province . The toast of the evening— " The Health of the Rev . A . C Graystone "—was most ably proposed by Bro . Ward , P . M ., who made special allusion to his kindness in presenting * the

banner and associating himself with the lodge ; this was responded to by Bro . Graystone , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . ¦ . KIRKBURTON . —Beaumont Lodge ( No . 2035 ) . —The second monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on Saturday afternoon , the 21 st inst . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 by the W . M ., Bro . W .

Schofield . Shortly after the W . D . P . G . West Yorks , Bro . T . VV . Tew , P . M ., entered the lodge , and he was accompanied by VV . Bros , the Rev . T . VV . Sylvester , P . G . C ; the Rev . J . T . Wilkinson , P . P . G . C . ; Jonas Craven , P . P . G . S . W ., & c ; and Bro . the Rev . W . P . lngledow , Chaplain of the lodge . There was a good attendance of brethren and visitors . The ballot was then taken for the Rev . R .

Collins , M . A ., J . A . Robinson , J . W . Senior , Geo . Barden , and VV . Pope , who were all dul y elected , and afterwards initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . John Murdoch , 1736 , was balloted for and elected as a joining member . The ceremony of initiation of the first three candidates was most ably and gracefully performed by the W . D . P . G . M . ; the fourth ceremony by Bro . L . B . Brierley ,

W . M . 290 , and one of the founders of the Beaumont Lodge , and the fifth by Bro . R . H . Armitage , W . M . 275 . Bro . Schofield , W . M ., was elected Charity member of the lodge , and after the transaction of the ordinary business Bro . Wm . Fitton , P . M ., S . W ., in feeling terms proposed a vote of condolence with the W . M . on the sudden death of his eldest son , who was proposed on the day of consecration of the lodge , the Sth May last , for initiation in the

Beaumont Lodge . Bro . Fitton , however , remarked that it was a painful satisfaction to know that the sad event would bind the W . M . more closely *; to the Beaumont Lodge , as his son , if not amongst them , was lying in the ancient graveyard of the parish church of Kirkburton , close to where they were then assembled . The death of Bro . Joe Wood , P . M ., who was present at the last lodge meeting ( the last Masonic lodge he ever attended ) , was also feelingly alluded to as being a great loss to not only his own lodge but to

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Masonry in West Yorkshire generally . Bro . Stocks , J . W . in suitable terms seconded the vote of condolence , and it was unanimously carried . Bro . Schofield , who was very visibly affected , thanked the brethren , and assured them that he was deeply sensible of their kindness , and that he should ever remember the touching expressions that had

been made use of towards him in his great sorrow . The lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and concord at 7 p . m . The brethren afterwards dined together , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , but the musical part of the festive board was dispensed with under the circumstances .

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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 S 14 ) . — At the weekly meeting , held at the Cranbourne Hotel , 1 , Upper St . Martin ' s-iane , W . C , on the 19 th inst ., there were present Bros . Frank Gulliford , VV . M . ; Graham , S . VV . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; Fowles , S . D . ; Corby , J . D . ; Wilkie Jones , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G .

Reynolds , Sec ; and Stioud . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Frank Gulliford , W . M ., worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . Fowles , S . D ., worked the Third Section of this Lecture . Bro . Stroud offerinp- himself as

a candidate for passing , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Graham , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —The ceremony of consecrating the above lodge was performed by Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Notts and Hunts , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 22 S , 127 S , 1366 , and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at the Chiswick Hall , on Saturday , the 21 st inst , when an assembly of nearly 100 brethren were present ; thehall , being completely furnished ,

constituting a sight seldom seen on such occasions . The P . O . having opened the lodge in the Three Degrees , proceeded to rehearse the ceremony , his oflicers being Bros . George Everett , P . M ., P . Z . 177 , W . M . 2012 , & c , S . VV . ; Dr . Fred . Lawrence , P . M . 255 , Treas . 2012 , J . W ;; VV . Silver Hall , P . M . 253 , D ' . C . ; Rev . M . Haines , 205 , Chap . ; and C . Corston , P . M .- -S 65 , I . G . There were also present

Bros . W . C Williams , 15 S 5 ; A . VVilliams , S 34 ; S . ( Pidcock , 19 S 2 ; J . Manning , 177 ; G . VV . Knight , 1507 ; J . Hockley , 1003 ; 'W . H . Wilson , 2012 ; J . Brown , 2012 ; H . Furze , ' 2012 ; R . H . Wimpey , 2012 ; J . L . Barrett , 1201 ; H . A . Dale , 540 ; G . Rixon , 1 C 6 S ; H . Price , 2012 ; J . Taffs , P . M . iSG ; W . Hall , 253 ; W . P . Smith , 3 SS ; C . J . Morse , 1257 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; W . J . Mason , 132 S ; J . J . Cantle , P . M . 1441 ; J . Terry , P . M .

22 S ; VV . VV . btiles , W . M . 1 744 ; P . Burton , " 1828 ; VV . Mann , P . M ., P . Z . 1 S 6 ; G . C . Penny , 1 S 1 ; F . R . Kirike , 1319 ; J . H . Wood , 1642 ; P . Butter , P . M . 1413 ; J ' . B . Copson , 212 ; C . F . Hughes , 2012 ; C Corston , S 65 ; H . B . Corston , SC 5 ; C C Price , 1694 ; E . A . R . Ewen , S 58 ; T . C . Allenjam , 858 ; H . Room , S 58 ; VV . Johnson , . P . M . S 65 ; W . Gardiner , P . M . 7 SS ; C . Green , 1137 ; W .

Schmitt , 1048 ; W . H . Ellis , 1982 ; H . H . Roner , 1159 ; H . C . Barker , 21 ; A . L . Chapman , 255 ; V . Wing , 15 S 5 ; R . J . Laundy , 16 S 1 ; VV . Rippin , 2012 ; D . Stroud , 55 ; W . Barling , 1 744 ; R . Nadenily , 1744 ; H . Perdue , VV . M . S 34 ; H . O . Smith , 2012 ; F . Keeble , ' W . M . 142 G ; S . Stortch , 1950 ; C Hudrews , P . M . 7 S 0 ; E . VV . Bayley , 2012 ; D . King , P . M . 1440 ; A . H . Strong , 2012 ; J . C .

Conroy , 1 S 19 ; C . J . Fox , 1743 ; G . Gardner , 177 , 2012 ; J . Harvey , 177 , 2012 ; F . Botley , 780 ; A . J . Bellis , I . P . M . 1901 ; A . Nicholls , P . M . 130 S ; W . Scurrile , 1744 ; C Matchere , 1 S 1 ; J . Cameron , 1 S 1 ; ' W . VV . Williams , S 34 ; M . Horton , VV . M . 871 ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; J . Crossley , P . M . 30 ; T . Hall , 15 ; J . Warner , P . M . 23 ; W . Ferguson , 15 S 9 ; J . B . Luych , 813 ; H . Fruen , 2012 ;

J . S . Wood , 177 ; J . Lehtenfeld , 205 ; D . M . Davis , 1017 ; F . Tyler , 59 ; H . Room , 858 ; and L . G . Reinhardt , Tyler . VVe heed not say how very eloquently and efficiently the ceremony was rehearsed by Bro . Terry . Suffice it to say that the whole affair was an immense , success and very creditable to the brethren of the lodge . _ At the conclusion votes of thanks were recorded to the presiding officer , and to

the St . Ambrose Lodge , for the loan of their organ ( which Bro . Kinke most ably presided at ) , and to the Gordon for the loan of their very handsome carpet . About 50 of the brethren then sat down to supper , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . G . Everett . The loyal toasts having been responded to , "The Health of Bro . George Everett" was given and received with acclamation , in

who , responding , expressed his great satisfaction at the way in which the brethren of the Chiswick Lodge had , under the direction of Bro . George Gardner , carried out the proceedings . Other toasts being responded to , including that of " The Treasurer , Bro . G . Gardner , " who , in thanking them , said that he had worked hard for the establishment of the mother lodge to make it a success ; if he had succeeded , he

had received his reward , but he might add that the promoters of the lodge of instruction had authorised him to give five guineas to the Boys' School , for which he is an unattached Steward , in commemoration of the very happy event that had taken place that evening . Some very excellent singing and organ recitals having been listened to , the meeting concluded , and so ended one of the pleasantest evenings on record .

assistance being obtained it was found that he had sustained a compound fracture of the left arm . Dr . Ball is attending him , and it is satisfactory to learn that he is progressing as favourably as can be expected . It is hoped that with rest and quiet ( the latter being strictly enjoined ) he will speedily recover to carry on his numerous works of benevolence and his many labours for the general good .

ACCIDENT TO THE GRAND TREASURER . —We regret to have to record the fact that a serious accident occurred to Bro . H . B . Marshall , CC , on Wednesday morning . Whilst driving from his home at Loughborough to the City his horse stumbled , and he was thrown from his trap violently to the ground . Bro . Marshall walked home , but on medical