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their pleasure at the excellent working of the lodge and their hope for its continued prosperity . Bro . J . H . Gaskin , I . P . M ., replying for "The Installing Master , " said the W . M . had referred to him as being a Master of the ceremonies , but he vvas afraid he did not deserve that comp liment . Although he vvas conscious he had not performed them in a manner equal to those

preceding him , yet he had done his best , and must ask them to take that as his portion of his duty to that lodge , but whether his effort would add any lustre to it he would leave them to judge . He had done his best , and vvas pleased to congratulate them en the success of his year of office , vvhich had far exceeded his expectations . When he took office he felt the lodge could not be classed as one of the first lodges

in the province as far as finance vvas concerned , and he accordingly made up his mind to place it on a sound basis . That had been done , and he congratulated them accordingly . He had that evening initiated the eighth candidate during his year , and he thought they would all make good Freemasons and be a credit to the lodge , and not regret entering it . He vvas sorry his year had been somewhat

marred by the loss of two worthy brethren held in high esteem in the lodge . He thanked the officers for supporting him and for performing their duties in a creditable manner vvhich left nothing to be desired . He had alsoto thank them for the handsome jewel presented to him , vvhich had been accompanied by good wishes , and he could assure them that as Ions * as he vvas a Freemason it would be his

pleasure to recollect the moment he received it as one of the proudest of his life . He trusted the W . M . would have as good a year of office as the past had been , and that he would have some good and true men to initiate . Bro . T . I . Bird , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., on behalf of "The Past Masters , " congratulated the VV . M . on attaining the chair , and was assured he would maintain the prestige and

credit of the lodge as the Prov . G . M . and the Prov . Grand Officers would have it maintained , for it could not be concealed that the principal officers of the province had from time to time paid them , not a compliment , but their due , in respect to the working of the ceremonies . "The Treasurer and Secretary " vvas replied to by Bios . J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec , and W . Hurran , Treas ., and a

similar duty vvas performed by Bros . Wright , S . W ., and Davison , J . W ., on behalf of "The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening . During the evening Bro . W . Wright , Prov . G . Org ., Org ., presided at the pianoforte with his customary ability , and considerably enhanced the enjoyment of those present by the brilliancy of his accompaniments .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . — The first meeting of the season was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the Sun Hotel . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Drewett , P . M . SS 9 , W . M ., vvith Bros . Montagu , S . W ., and Willis , J . W ., the Deacons' and I . G . 'sposts being filled by deputies , in the unavoidable absence of those officers .

The ballot vvas taken for Messrs . R . Edwards , Woodcock , and Olding , and proved unanimous , whereupon the W . M . proceeded to initiate them . The efficiency of the principal and assistant officers was very marked , and the ceremony was conducted in a very impressive manner . A vote of £ 2 10 s . vvas made to the Binckes Annuity Fund , and of £ 5 5 s . to the list of the W . M ., who is Steward to the Boys '

School Festival . A recommendation to hold an aoditional regular meeting in the month of April vvas adopted , and the lodge vvas closed . There vvas an attendance of some thirty brethren , and the visitors included Bros . Colbron , W . M . SSg ; George

Gabb , P . M . and Treas . 902 ; and Williams , P . M ., the lastnamed rendering good service at the organ during the ceremony . The brethren partook of plain refreshments and spent a very pleasant evening , to vvhich Bros . Gabb , Colbron , Oldridge , jun ., Woodcock , and others largely contributed by their musical abilities .

MALLING . Mailing Abbey Lodge ( No . 1063 ) . —The installation of Bro . D . T . J . Lyle as W . M . of the above lodge , in succession to Bro . R . Clout , took place at the Bear Hotel , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., in the presence of a large attendance of brethren , Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and brethren from neighbouring lodges , including

the following : Bros . A . Spencer , P . M ., P . G . S . B . England , P . G . Sec ; Wm . Jude , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; S . Wagon , P . M . ; F . Gordon , P . M . ; B . S . Wilmot , P . G . R . ; R . Clout , I . P . M . 1063 , P . M . 72 ; T . Hodges , VV . M . Apps , II . M . Apps , P . Pointer , F . Roe , John Barten , D . T . J . Lyle , Wm . T . Wallond , VVm . Shepherd , Win . Wells , ft . McVicar , T . M . Kennett , and Russell . Visitors : Bros . J .

J . Woolley , P . M . 15 ; J- Barker , W . M . 503 ; T . I . Barden , W . M . 2046 ; C . R . Cockburn , P . M . 20 ; Thos . Clibbon , I . P . M . 20 ; T . W . A . Neech , P . M . 1 S 37 ; F . Baker , LP . M . 303 ; E . Weller , J . D . 503 ; J . W . Penton , P . M . 133 , P . G . D . C . ; W . H . Schartau , Org . 2191 ; A . Weston , 204 C ; S . Bennett , 204 G ; A . C . Brissenden , 503 ; N . Clarridge , 2046 ; J . D . Groom , I . P . M . 2046 ; and J . V . Burnard , 2046 .

The beautiful ritual of the ceremony vvas efficiently performed by Bro . Benjamin Sidney Wilmot , P . G . R ., Installing Master , who , at its close , was accorded a hearty vote of thanks . Thc Worshipful Master , Bro . D . T . J . Lyle , subsequently invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Clout , I . P . M . ; R . McVicar , S . W . ; VV . M . Apps , J . VV . ; W . Jude , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., Treas . ; S . Wagon , P . M .,

Sec ; H . M . Apps , S . D . ; T . M . Kennett , J . D . ; W . Wells , I . G . ; F . Gordon , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Wallond , Stwd . ; F . E . Roe , Org . ; ancl R . Pointer , Tyler . The I . P . M ., Bro . R . Clout , vvas then presented by the newly-installed Master , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the zeal and ability he had displayed in the discharge of his duties during his year of office . Two

gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting - . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for the customary banquet . The W . M . presided , and vvas supported by a number of Prov . Grand Officers and Installed Masters . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts followed , and

vvere received heartily by the company , the speeches being agreeably interspersed with amusing songs by Bro . W . H . Schartau , Org . 2191 . "The Health of the New W . M . " was proposed by Bro . R . Clout , I . P . M ., who referred in the highest terms to the zeal displayed by Bro . Lyle in filling all the minor offices of the lodge until he attained the highest honour his brethren

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could confer upon him . The selection of Bro . Lyle for the chair of K . S . vvas fully justified by his punctuality and ability , and he ( the speaker ) vvas sure he would not only do credit to the lodge , but advance the interests of Freemasonry in general . The VVorshipful Master , in responding , undertook to discharge the important duties with vvhich he had been entrusted to the best of his ability , and said he hoped to

receive the same hearty applause at the end of his year of office as the toast had just received , and he felt sure he should have willing and loyal assistance at the hands of his officers . The VV . M ., Bro . Lyle , then gave the "Visitors , "according them a hearty welcome . He coupled vvith the toast the names of Bros . Barker , W . M . ; Barden , W . M . ; Woolley ,

P . M . ; and Clibbon , I . P . M . Bro . Barker , in responding , said he had not visited the Mailing Lodge for nearly 20 years , but after the splendid manner in which he had been entertained that evening he hoped it would not be long before he should have the same opportunity of enjoying himself in their company . The esteem in vvhich the VV . M . vvas held by the brethren must

be deeply gratifying to him and encourage him to keep up the prestige of the lodge as his predecessors had done , and he hoped that on his leaving the chair he would enjoy not only the esteem , but the friendship of his brethren for many years . Bro . Barden said he had known Bro . Lyle ever since he came to Maidstone , and a more worthy Mason could not

occupy the chair . Bro . Woolley said it vvas his first visit to the lodge , and hoped it would not be the last by many . He thanked the brethren for the hearty reception he had received . Bro . Clibbon was also called upon to reply , and said that friendship and brotherly feeling among the brethren was a

jewel worthy to be worn and treasured . " The Officers' " toast vvas responded to by the S . W . and J . W ., who said they were all anxious by merit to arrive at the chair which was so ably filled . The brethren expressed themselves highly pleased vvith the evening ' s enjoyment .

WORKINGTON . Sun and Sector Lodge ( No . 9 62 ) . —The regular meeting for installing the W . M . of this lodge vvas held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the iSth inst . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . G . Bell Mackay , W . M . elect , vvas presented to Bro . J . Dickinson , P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., and duly installed in the chair , ancl invested his officers as follows : —

Bros . J . Dickinson , I . P . M . ; E . Loach , S . VV . ; J . J . Little , J . W . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . Paterson , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; A . T . Morgan , S . D . ; A . D . Holliday , J . D . ; J . Harding , D . C . ; J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; P . Whitehouse , I . C ; J . McGill and H . E . James , Stwds .

and VVm . Whitehead , P . P . G . Tyler , Tyler . Bros . J . Paterson , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., and Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72 , P . S . G . W ., assisted the Installing Master to invest the officers , and delivered the customary addressesto the W . M ., officers , and brethren . The following vvere also present : Bros . Dr . C . McKerrow

P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; A . Salkeld , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., * H . Irving , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . B . McMullin , P . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; D . Reece , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Lewthwaite , P . M . ; B . M . Unwin , W . Sheldin , R . Ward , 1400 ; J . Hodgson , P . M . ; J . Eden , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; W . Bournass , J . Bouch , G . H . S . Smith , L . Ward , P . M . 1400 , P . P . G . P . ; T . Casson , R . Musgrave , S . Bettoney , 371 ; J .

Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Jenkinson , W . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; D . Windier , VV . M . Lyon , P . M . 406 , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Brakenridge , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . S . Moffatt , W . M . S 72 ; J . Farrell , g ( S . C . ); and others .

Several letters and telegrams vvere read conveying good wishes to the newly-installed W . M ., and vvith "Hearty good wishes " from the many visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and Bro . Mackay invited all to accompany him to the Central Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas served , and vvith toast and song a most agreeable evening vvas spent .

YORK . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 2328 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday evening . The brethren sat down to dinner at 6 . 30 , and at S . 30 the lodge vvas opened , there being present Bros , the Dean of York , W . M . ; William Lawten , I . P . M ., Treas . ; T . B . WhyteheadS . W . ; H . L .

, Swift , J . W . ; C E . L . Wright , Sec . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ; F . Shaun , J . D . ; P . Pearson , 1611 , as I . G . ; C . G . Padel , Org . ; Rev . H . L . Clarke , Sir Joseph Terry , and J . R . Parker , Tyler . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . A . H . Russell to the Second Degree . Bro . Whytehead announced the approaching visit to York in September of a party of

distinguished American Freemasons , including the Grand Master of Pennsylvania , and said that he hoped to be able to arrange for a Masonic luncheon to ( be held in the Merchants' Hall , at which brethren in York and the North of England would have an opportunity of making the acquaintance of their Transatlantic brethren . The lodge vvas closed , after vvhich the brethren dispersed .

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CROYDON . Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 16 th inst . Among those present vvere Comps . H . [ . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., acting M . E . Z . ; ' E . J . Hoare , II ., H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . P . A . G . S ., J . ; Capt . Walls , VAL . , S . E . ; F . Weiss , S . N . ; Alliston , P . S . ; and Castello . Comps . N . Prower , M . A ., P . S . 1 745 , and T . Richardson ,

141 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . T . Richardson , H . 141 , as a joining member . The installation of Comps . E . J . Hoare , H . H . Shirley , and F . Weiss into the three principal chairs vvas performed by Comps . H . J . Lardner and H . H . Shirley , assisted by Comp . Capt . Walls . The following investitures then took place : Comps . Capt . Walls , S . E . ; Castello , S . N .: H . J . Lardner , Treas .:

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Alliston , P . S . ; Richardson , ist A . S . ; and Lane , Janitor . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the Installing Officers , who duly acknowledged the compliment . The report of the Audit Committee vvas received and adopted . A Past Principal ' s jewel vvas ready for presentation to Comp . R . P . Thomas , I . P . Z ., but he vvas unavoidably prevented from attending the convocation . Apologies vvere received from Comps . Thomas , Dr . Lott

P . Z ., P . G . Org . ; W . Lake , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Comp . Hoare proved to be an able Chairman , and he and Comp . Castello entertained the companions vvith musical and dramatic selections .

WORKINGTON . Sun and Sector Chapter ( No . 9 62 ) . —The first meeting of this new chapter vvas held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when there vvere present Comps . J . Paterson , Z . ; D . Reece , H . ; J . C Thompson , J . ; J . Wood , S . E . ; J . Eden , S . N . ; E . Loach , P . S . ; Dr . Charles McKerrow , ist A . S . ; A . Ashmore , 2 nd A . S . ; J .

Archibald , G . Dalrymple , and others . The chapter having been opened , three joining members were balloted for and accepted , and three candidates vvere exalted tothe Supreme Degree in a most perfect manner by each officer doing his own work in a way that would have

done credit to the senior chapter in the province . A draft of by-laws vvere read , and unanimously adopted for confirmation . Several propositions were made , and other general business transacted , and , vvith "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

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MARYPORT . Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The annual meeting for installing the W . M . of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the igth instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . J . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was installed for the second time by Bro . J . Gardiner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Past Grand Steward of England , assisted by Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M . 216 , P . G . Secretary , and

the following brethren vvere invested as officers for the year : Bros . E . G . Mitchell , P . S . G . D ., I . P . M ., * J . Gibson , S . W . j T . Swainson , J . W . ; J . Reed , M . O . ; J . Gardiner , S . O . ; T . Annison , J . O . ; J . Nicholson , P . M ., P . G . D . of England , Treas . ; J . O . Scott , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; E . B . Penrice , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., S . D . ; J . Kendall , P . P . G . I . G ., J . D .: J . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . Abbott , P . P . J . G . O ., I . G . ; and J . Messenger , P . P . G . T ., Tyler . The following were

also present : Bros . T . Mandale , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and T . Atkinson , W . M . 229 , P . G . Std . Br . A vote of thanks vvas proposed by Bro . Penrice , and seconded by Bro . Nicholson , to the Installing Masters for their services , vvhich vvas unanimously carried . The same brethren also proposed and seconded that Bro . G . Dalrymple be an honorary member of the Whitwell LodgeNo . 151

, , in acknowledgment of his past services , vvhich vvas unanimously agreed to , and Bro . Dalrymple thanked the brethren for the great honour they had been pleased to confer upon him , and more so from the fact that Bro . Nicholson , the veteran father of Mark Masonry of the province , had so heartily supported the motion of Bro . Penrice , and he

sincerely hoped the Mark Degree in Maryport would in the time to come hold the same proud position it had done in the past . With " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges 213 , 216 , 229 , and 282 the lodge vvas closed , and at Bro . Dickinson ' s invitation the brethren partook of refreshments , and the loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W . England ; John Lane , P . S . G . O . England ; John Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Thomas Prust , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D . ; VV . Taylor , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; T

J . Grossman , J . W .: T . H . Wills , M . O . ; John Taylor , Chap . ; John Chapman , P . P . G . M . O ., R . of M . ; A . J . Gorwyn , T . Beckett , G . E . Guy , Dr . T . D . Cook , W . Hersey , E . J . Pratt , T . Brooks , Org . ; S . Wills , G . West , W . H . Rowland , J . W . Beer , V . Lauzell , J . E . Newton , Tyler , and others . The lodge vvas openeel by the W . M ., Bro . T . Prustwho

, then vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Officer , Bro . J . Lane , who installed the W . M ., Bro . W . Taylor , in that able and correct manner for vvhich that distinguished brother is so celebrated . The newly-installed VV . M . then invested and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T . Prust , Prov . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; T . J . Grossman , S . W . ; T . H . Wills , J . W . ; A . W . Searley , M . O . ; John TaylorS . O . ;

, John Chapman , P . P . G . M . O ., J . O . ; A . j . Gorwyn , Chap . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; J . Lane , f . S . G . O . England , Sec : T . Beckett , R . of M . j G . E . Guy , S . D . ; Dr . Cook , J . D . ; VV . Hersey , D . C ; E . J . Pratt , Org . ; S . Wills , I . G . ; G . } Vest , and VV . H . Rowland , Stwds . ; and J . E . Newton , Tyler . A very satisfactory Treasurer ' s account was then

presented and adopted , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the annual banquet vvas held under the presidency of the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured , and a pleasant evening , terminating at an early hour , vvas spent .

The Queen held a review of the troops of the Windsor garrison , ; consisting of the Royal Horse Guards and 2 nd Battalion Coldstreams , as well as of the Eton Volunteers , in the Great Park , on Monday . The Prince and Princess oi of Wales , the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , Prince and Princess Christian , the Duke of Cambridge with the

Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales , and other members of the Royal family , vvere on the ground . The Queen , on h er acrival , vvas received vvith a Royal salute , afteTvvhich there was the usual march past , and then the troops executed various movements , and went through various exercises . AVhen Her Majesty had left the ground , there were sund ry field movements .