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Christian , I . Jacobs , and several other brethren gave a choice selection of songs and recitations , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , MANCHESTER . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1161 ) . —The installation of Bro . Job Irlam as W . M . of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Brunswick Hotel , Piccadilly , when the following

brethren were present : Bros . T . ] . Cowen , W . M . ; J . Irlam , S . W . ; R . Dottie , l . P . M . ; VV . Nicholson , J . D . ; J . M . Moss , I . G . ; T . Burgess , P . M . ; Julius Arensbergh , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; W . H . Anderton , P . M . ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . ; VV . T . Norton , P . M . ; G . Loebell , Steward ; W . Sturm . P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . King , John Davies , R . Fairhurst , J . Maddick , S . T . Lewis , H . L . Lilley , Jno .

Hothersall , E . A . Ehlinger , L . McHall , George Burrows , Tyler , Jos . Maddick , and VV . G . Atkins . Visitors : Robt . White , Thos . Fallowes , Samuel Da . v \ es , P . Ms . 1052 ; Jacob Smith , 41 ; A . Templer , W . M . 344 ; Geo . A . Yates , W . M . 993 ; W . Brown , W . M . 1633 ; Elias Nathan , P . M . 179 S ; Seth Wrigley , Sec . 1052 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 { Freemason ) .

The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Bidder , P . M ., then took the chair , and with all due rite and ceremony installed Bro . Job Irlam W . M . for the ensuing 12 months . Bro . Cowen , P . M ., delivered the address to the newly-installed W . M . Bro . S . P . Bidder , Installing Master , invested the newly-appointed officers as follows : Bros . A . H . Jefferis ,

Hirst , J . W . ( by proxv ); VV . Sturm , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Maddick , Sec . ; W . Nicholson , S . D . ; J . M . Moss , J . D . ; J . Hothersall , I . G . ; G . Loebell and Dr . Thomas , Stwds . ; L . McHall , Org . ; and Geo . Burrows , Tyler . Bro . Bidder , P . M ., also delivered the addresses to the Wardens and brethren . There being no further business " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was

closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a grand banquet . At the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , the first three by the VV . M . "The Health of Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W , P . G . M ., " was proposed in eulogistic terms bv Bro . Burgess , P . M ., as was that of "Bro . Geo . Mellor , V . W . D . P . G . M ., "

and "The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " by Bro , Strurm , P . M . The l . P . M ., Bro . Cowen , rose to propose "The Health of the VV . M . " amidst loud applause , and in so doing remarked that it was unnecessary for him to dilate upon the stability and steiling qualities of Bro . Irlam to the members of the lodire , who were well acquainted with the facts .

He would therefore content himself with asking all present to drink the W . M . ' s health , not only as a good and faithful Mason , hut as a true and valued friend . The W . M ., having responded , proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Cowen . " He said that was a toast that was always well received by the brethren of No . 1161 . He had known Bro . Cowen for a considerable number of years ,

and it was not merely out of personal friendship that he now stated no Master had ever filled the chair of K . S . so ably as their l . P . M . had done . Bro . Irlam went on to say he had a more pleasing duty to perform , which was to pin on Bro . Cowen ' s breast a small token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren who had subscribed a sum of money to purchase for him a handsome P . M . ' sgold

jewel . In conclusion , Bro . Irlam said he sincerely trusted that Bro . Cowen might live for many years to wear the jewel amongst them , and he believed that was the earnest wish of every member of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge . The jewel , which was an unusually handsome one , was made in iS carat gold , by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridgestreet , and was much admired by the members and visitors . Bro . Cowen in reply thanked the brethren most heartily

for the handsome jewel , which he should highl y value . He assured them he felt very pleased that his services had been appreciated by them during his year of office . He considered his duties had been made much easier by the valuable assistance of his officers , and to them he owed his success . He should never forget the way in which the toast of his health had been received by them all when retiring from the chair , and taking his seat , as it were , in tht upper

house . . . . Bro . A . H . Jefferis , S . W ., proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " and coupled with it the names of Bros . Anderton and Bidder . Bro . Jefferis said they had Past Masters both young and old in the lodge , and all had rendered valuable assistance during their tenure of office , and were willing to do so again . He would ask all to rise

and heartily drink the health of the Past Masters of the lodge . The invitation was cheerfully responded to , and Bros . Anderton and Bidder replied . Bro . Norton , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . S . P . Bidder , " said it gave him very great pleasure to propose this toast , as Bro . Bidder was one of the founders of the lodge sixteen years ago , and

ever since had proved himself a most valuable member . He ( Bro . Norton ) had been especially pleased that day to see the satisfactory and able manner in which Bro . Bidder had performed the ceremony of installation , in fact he had outdistanced himself . They all felt proud of possessing so useful and able a member , and , trusted he would live many years to come amongst them . Bro . Bidder acknowledged the compliment in suitable

terms . Several other toasts were proposed and a very enjoyable evening was spent . Bros . McHall , VV . Dumville , J . D . Smith , R . Dottie and others contributed to the brethren ' s enjoyment by singing some excellent songs , glees , and recitations , whilst Bro . Batchelder performed some choice morceaus on the piano , and accompanied the singers with his well-known ability .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 40 and 1184 , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . A . D . Womersley , VV . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D .. P . M .. S . W .: lames F . Richardson , J . W . ; H . G .

F . Wells , P . M ., Treas . ; Robert Hughes , Sec . ; W" Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M , acting S . D . ; Charles Armstrong , J . D . ; James Fielding , Org . ; Henry Kimm , I . G . { Freemason ) ; Jesson , Ty ler ; Charles Manin , Richard M . Lambert , Thos . J . Wafder , W . T . Jordan , W . A . Rapsr , and the following visitors : Bros . J . Plowman , J . W . 40 ; and T . H . Case , 40 .

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The lodge having been opened the Secretary read the previous minutes , which were confirmed . Bro . W . A . Raper was then passed through the ceremony of Fellow Craft by Bio . Duke , P . M ., who also explained the working tools in an admirable manner , Bro . Lambom , P . M ., giving the tracing board . Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and responded to .

BYKER . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) - —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., at 7 o ' clock , when a good many members and visitors were present , the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works , in the chair . The minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed and the ballot was taken for Mr . Robert Fletcher , and he was

declared elected . Mr . Christian Jurgensen was present and in due course duly initiated by the W . M ., the working tools being ably given by Bro . Charles Roope , S . W . 24 . Bros . Geo . Brown , John Wm . Robson , and Francis Graham were raised to the degree of M . M . by the W . M . in a most solemn anJ impressive manner , the W . M . also giving the working tools . Messrs . Robert Smailes , Archibald Turner ,

and James William Turner were proposed as candidates , and other business having been transacted , lodge was closed . . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the festive board , where a light repast was provided , presided over by the W . M ., the S . W . ' s chair , in the absence of Bro . D . Cowie , being occupied by Bro . John Brown , Past S . W . The usual

loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured . " The Visitors " was heartily received , and responded to by Bros . J . Montgomery , P . P . G . Purst . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . 4 S ; and C . Roope , S . W . 24 ; and the initiate , Bro . C . Jurgensen , very ably acknowledged the toast of his health . " The Worshipful Master , " given by Bro . VVm . Cooper , I . P . M . was received with the greatest enthusiasm by the

, brethren , to which the VV . M . briefly responded , and proposed "The Past Masters , " the responses being given by Bros . Joseph Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., D . of C . ; and VV . Cooper , P . M ., l . P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . The Tyler ' s toast , given at the request of the W . M . by Bro . Joshua Curry , Past Prov . G . Tyler Northumberland and Prov . G . Tyler Durham , brought a most

pleasant and enjoyable evening to a close . Amongst those present were the following members Bros . William Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . of Wks ., W . M . ; William Cooper , P . M ., I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; Dixon Cowie , S . D . ; Chas . Roope , acting J . W ., and S . W . 24 ; Jos . Purvis Sec . ; Arthur Munro , Past S . W ., acting S . D . ; T . P . Bennett , J . D . ; John Donald Annan , P . M . ;

M . C . ; James Harle , I . G . ; Jethro William Mathews , S . S . ; Michael James Barkas , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; Frank Graham , G . McDonald , James Huntley , John Wm . Robson , Jno . Taylor Schollar , Geo . Brown , Joseph Davis , William Varty , John Brown , Past S . W . ; Joseph Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . James Montgomery , P . M . 991 , P . P . G . Purst . ; William Jackson , O . Falton Lodge , No . 576 , United States

America ; Thomas Lewens , 393 ; R . Ferry , Org . 4 S ; John VV . Lambton , S . S . 541 ; Armstrong Usher , 541 ; VV . T . Clarke , 315 , 1 S 29 ; John S . Clarke , 240 ; Seymour Bell , VV . M . 1626 ; J . A . Young , 1664 ; J . D . Dixon , J . D . 1427 ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . 4 S ; Charles Dixon , 139 ; Thomas Thompson , 48 ; VV . Mathieson , 4 S 1 ; Charles E . Pattison , 4 S 1 ; N . Watson , 4 S 1 ; VV . F . Carman , J . W . 4 S 1 ; J . Patterson , 48 ; and others .

PARK GATE—Dee Lodge ( No . 157 6 ) . —On Thursday , the 19 th inst ., this lodge held its annual celebration of the festival of St . John , at the Union Hotel , a large number of the brethren attending . Amongst the visitors were Bros , the Hon . H . Holbrook , P . M . 60 s , D . G . M . British Columbia ; W . Vines , P . M . 220 , P . P . G . D . C . VV . Lane ; ) . C . Jackson , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . H . Jones , W . M . 127 ; T . HattonP . M . 203 ; P . E . Rothwell , W . M .

, 220 ; Powell , P . M . 605 ; C . S . Dean , W . M . 12 S 9 ; C . Wise , P . M . 7 SC ; Ashbury , VV . M . 1620 ; Waight , W . M . 477 ; and VV . Olver , VV . M . elect 220 . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . Hugh Chesworth , presided , supported by his officers , and P . Ms . Bros . Thomas Chesworth , P . P . G D . C . ( father of the lodge ) ; John Duddon , P . P . G . S . B , ; Thomas Shaw , John lones , and William Jones . The W . M . elect , Bro .

Thomas Munnerley , S . W ., was presented for installation by P . Ms . T . Chesworth and W . Jones , and was duly installed with the customary honours in a masterly manner by the VV . M ., Bro . Hugh Chesworth . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Hugh Chesworth , l . P . M . ; John Barnes . S . W . ; William Taylor , J . W . ; John Morris , Sec ; Thomas Chesworth , P . M ., Treas . ( reappointed ); G . M . Lloyd , S . D . ; T . E . Lloyd , J . D . ;

James Bayleg , I . G . ; A . A . Gass , Bird , and Richmond , Stewards ; Phipps , Org . ; and J . Dutton , P . M ., Vl . C . ( re-appointed ) . On behalf of the lodge the W . M . presented to Bro . Hugh Chesworth a beautiful Past Master's jewel , and thanked him for the very able and efficient way in which he had governed the lodge in the past year . Bro H . Chesworth suitably replied . A banquet followed , Bro . Acton being the caterer .

BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 1973 ) - —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . ] . G . Chillingworth , W . M . ; Spurrell , Treas . and I . P . M . ; Frederic Wood , S . W . and W . M . elect ; A . H . Bateman , I . W . j E . B . Bright , S . D . ; J . Elliot , J . D . ; the Rev . F . B . Gribbell , Chap . ; W . G . Kentish , A . D . of C ; J ,

K . Paine , Stwd . ; H . A . E . de Pinna . Sec ; Birts , Coupland , Hulett , Heather , C . R . Paine , F . E . Houghton , Kendall , Lemon , Maynard . Colman , and Robinson . Visitors : Bros . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . Kent ; Gliienstein , Lucas , Bishop , Iedder , Kennedy , Fletcher , Orchard , and others . The minutes of the meeting of the 16 th April and of the emenrencv meeting of the 26 th May , were read and

confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was then presented and taken as read , and the J . W . proposed that a copy of the balance sheet should lie upon the Secretary ' s tablefor the perusal of the brethren . Seconded by the W . M . and carried . Bro . Frederick Wood , S . W ., was then

presented to the W . M . as W . M . elect , to receive at the hands of the out-going Master the benefit of installation . Bro . Chillingworth performed this ceremony and subsequently delivered the charges in a most impressive manner . The newly-installed W . M . invested Bro . Chillingworth with the collar and jewel of the l . P . M . , Bros . F . Spurrell , P . M ., and Richard Youngman were invested with the collars and

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jewels of Treasurerand Tyler respectively , to which offices they had been elected by the lodge . The W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren to the various offices Bros . A . H . Bateman , S . W . ; J . Elliott , J . W . ; VV . J . Colman , Sec ; the Rev . F . B . Gribbell , Chap . ; E . B . Bright , S . D . ; H . A . E . de Pinna , J . D . ; W . O . Robinson , I . G . ; VV . G . Kentish , D . of C . ; J . K . Paine and C .

R . Paine , Stewards . The Worshipful Master then presented a Past Master's jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Chillingworth , and in making the presentation stated that although the sum of £ 10 10 s . had been voted , Bro . Chillingworth , in order not to create a precedent for the presentation of an expensive Past Master ' s jewel , had elected to accept a jewel of the value of five

guineas . The Worshipful Master proposed that the Secretary should convey to Bro . A . H . Honker , a member of this lodge , at present in Egypt , the expression of the lodge's admiration of the noble manner in which he had devoted himself to aiding the sufferers in the epidemic of cholera now raging in that country . Seconded by the S . W ., who suggested that a copy of the letter should also be sent to

Bro . Hooker s family , and carried . After the lodge was closed , the brethren drove to Erith , where , at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , an excellent banquet had been provided . The usual Masonic toasis were given and honoured in due form ; and , during the evening Bro . Cozens , Gliienstein , Elliott , and others , varied the proceedings by rendering some songs in a most admirable manner , thus greatly enh ancing the pleasure of the brethren assembled . The meeting terminated soon after ten o'clock .

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UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) This lodge held its weekly meeting on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Bro . J . B . Sarjeant was W . M ., the officers being Bros . J . N . Bate , S . W . ; Eldridge Johnson , J . W . ; H . H . Hughes , S . D . ; J . Bain , J . D . ; R . W . Pooler , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; R . Poore , Sec ; G . K . Chapman , and others . The lodge was duly opened in the Three Degrees , and the

ceremony of raising was effectively rehearsed by Bro . Sarjeant , whose progress in Masonic working is very satisfactory . Lodge was closed down , called off for entry drill , andcalled on This ( Friday ) evening , the 27 th inst ., being " Preceptor ' s night , " Bro . Stevens gives place to Bro . Bate , who purposes to work the three ceremonies on this occasion . Officers were appointed in rotation , and after " Hearty good wishes" lodge was closed and adjourned .

WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 766 ) . — Ameetingof this lodge was held at the St . Andrew ' s Tavern , Baker-street , Manchester-square , on the 20 th inst . The meeting was rendered somewhat more interesting than usual by the attendance of Bro . Lieut . H . Smith ( I . G . Port Elgin , 350 , G . Register Canada ) and Bro . D . Smith ( Ionic , 52 , Quebec Register ) , both members of the

Canadian team of volunteers , who have been lately under canvas at Wimbledon . Bro . G . Read , P . M . 511 and Sec . 16 S 1 , occupied the chair , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Chalfont , VV . M . 1425 , S . W . ; Dehane , VV . M . 1543 , P . G . S . D . Essex , j . W . ; Jones . S . D . ; R . E . Cursons , J . D . ; Mote , I . G . ; G . Coop , Preceptor ; H . Moore , Sec ; G . Tribble , P . M . 12 S 7 ; Taylor , W . M .

1767 ; Festa , P . M . ; B . G . P . Sedgewick , P . M . ; Wickens , S . D . 436 ; Lee , 511 ; Weatherhilt , Robinson , C . Bellerby , F . Smith , H . Philips , D . Wilson , R . Parsons , B . Wilson , E . B . Cox , and others . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last lodge meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation . was rehearsed in a very able manner , Bro .

T ribbel being the candidate ; Bro . Jones gave the charge . The lodge was then called off , and on resuming labour was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Tribbel being a candidate for the Third Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising most admirably rehearsed , together with the traditional history . Five brethren were elected members

of the lodge , and honorary membership was conferred on the Canadian visitors , who expressed the pleasure it afforded them to visit the lodge , and their cordial greetings , "Hearty good wishes , " and best thanks to the brethren for the manner in which they had been received amongst them . A vote of thanks to the W . M . for so ably fulfilling the duties of the chair was unanimously passed , and the lodge closed in due form and perfect harmony .

EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 1155 ) . —A meeting was held at the Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road , Rotherhithe , S . E ., on the 17 th inst ., there being present Bros . J . W . Walker , W . M . ; H . Wilson , S . W . ; H . Strickland , J . W . ; W . Topp , P . M . S 79 , S . D . ; R . Dale , J . D . ; J . B . Williams , I . G . ; J . G . Milbourn , J . D . 13 , Preceptor ; W . Williams , Moth , Holdsworth . and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Milbourn being the candidate . The questions preparatory to passing having been answered , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Walker passed to the Degree of a F . C , the ceremony being most ably and impressively rendered

by Bro . lopp in his accustomed excellent style . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the First Sec > tion of the Lecture worked by Bro . Topp , assisted by the brethren . It was proposed by Bro . Milbourn , seconded by Bro . Strickland , and carried unanimously , that the lodge be adjourned until the 25 th September next . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , 23 rd inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington . Present : Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., W . M . ; W . H . Chalfont , W . M . 1425 , S . W . ; F . T . C . Keeble , J . W . ; Jubal Webb , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; R . E . Cursons , I . G . 5 G . Read , P . M-

511 , Preceptor ; H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . S . Mote , Wine Stwd . ; Lieut . Henry Smith , I . G . Port Elgin , 35 ?' Canada ; David Smith , Ionic , 54 , Ouebec ; M . JGreen , P . Monson , H . Robinson , J . H . Smith , A . Leclaf > C . R . Wickens , Bellerby , P . Burton , Jas . Lawrence , 1326 ; J . C . Rhind , G . A . Fuller , 943 ; E . A . Roberts , 192 ; E . F . Ferris , Capt . A . Nicols , W . M . 1974 ; C . E . Botley , VSmith , iio ?; W . Harris , F . Rayment , 7 . M ; G . Tribbei j