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dial , and truly fraternal manner he had been received in the Upton Lodge , he being a perfect stranger amongst them , and also thanked them for their kindly sympathy in his affliction , and hoped , with God's blessing , soon to regain his partial loss of sight , under the very able care of Dr . Couper . " The W . M . elect" was next honoured , and the toast was cordially received . The W . M . congratulated Bro .

Stroud on his recovery from the effects of his late accident , by which his ancle was unfortunately broken , and assured him he had the heartiest sympathy of every member of the lodge , who where pleased to see him in the lodge again , and receive the honour he so much deserved . In replying , Bro . Stroud thanked the W . M . and brethren for the cordial manner his health had been received , and

assured them he felt the dignity of the office conferred upon him , and trusted his endeavours to discharge the duties of the chair would meet with the approbation of the brethren . He also thanked them very much for their kind sympathy upon the accident which lately befel him . He would use his earnest endeavours to maintain the harmony of the lodge as his predecessors had done , and trusted

he might be spared to go out of the chair with the same credit as Bro . Free , the present W . M ., for he knew if the same support was awarded him by the Past Masters and officers of the lodge as had been given the present W . M ., his year of office would be both an honourable and a happy one . The toast of " The Past Masters " was next given , which

included the Treasurer and Secretary , and was cordially received , as it always has been , as was also the toast of "The Officers , " the W . M . taking the opportunity of thanking each officer for his support during his tenure of office . Bro . G . H . Clark , J . W ., responded in a very effective

speech , after which the Tyler s toast brought a very happy evening to a close . The enjoyment of the evening was very much enhanced by the excellent manner Bro . Sherwin , Organist , performed as instrumentalist and vocalist , both powers being exercised in a very able manner , as also the very kind assistance of Bros . Free , Patrick , Stroud , and Clark .

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 17 th inst ., when there Were present Bros . A . Clark , W . M . ; J . B . Cumming , P . M ., Tieas ., acting as l . P . M . ; F . Kedge , S . W . ; J . Skinner , acting as J . W . j G . Reynolds , Sec ; H . W . Schartau , acting as S . D . j G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; H . Wilkie-Jones , I . G . ; Robt . Potter , Tyler ; A . Barnard ,

P . D . Rees , F . J ackson , and E . Ronassen . Visitors : Bros . D . C . Woolcott , W . M . 59 , New York Dist ., U . S . A . ; and C . A . Itter , S . D . 2246 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the Report of the Audit Committee was confirmed . It showed that the lodge had entertained during its first Session 203 visitors , amongst

them many distinguished American Masons . A ballot having been taken for Mr . E . A . Ronassen , and proving unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Alfred Barnard was raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the W . M . giving in a clear manner the traditional history . The death of the beloved wife of the worthy I . P . M ., Bro . Brackstone Baker , having been

communicated to the brethren , who expressed great sorrow at the sad news , the W . M . proposed the following resolution : " Whereas , God , in his supreme wisdom , has bereft our Bro . Brackstone Baker of his beloved wife , it is therefore resolved by the Anglo-American Lodge , that each member deeply sympathises with Bro . Baker in the loss of an affectionate companion , who was his ever

faithful friend , who rejoiced in his joy and sympathised in his sorrow , and the united prayer of this lodge is that T . G . A . O . T . U . may grant him peace and comfort , and strength to cheerfully perform the remaining duties of life allotted to him . " Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , in seconding the vote of condolence , said he should aUays remember with pleasure the kindness shown towards him by the esteemed

wife of their I . P . M ., and he deeply sympathised with Bro . Brackstone Baker in the loss of an affectionate and devoted wife . Carried unanimously . A cablegram was received during lodge meeting from Bro . Charles E . Meyer , Philadelphia , " Hearty good wishes from American brethren , " also letter of thanks for the illuminated vote of thanks for the American Master ' s jewel which was presented to the

Anglo-American Lodge by Bro . Charles E . Meyer and the American visiting brethren last year , and another letter introducing to the lodge the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , Bro . Henry S . Getz , who , unfortunately could not attend this meeting . A reply to Bro . Charles E . Meyer ' s cablegram was sent— " Anglo-American

Lodge sends thanks and best wishes . " Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from Bro . George Lambert , P . M . ; Bro . the Lord Mayor , Bros . Consul-General Waller , Theodore H . Tilton , J . W . , J . J . Wooliey , J . D . ; Edward Jackman , and many others . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed , and adjourned until the third Tuesday in September .

STONEHOUSE . —Lodge of Sincerity ( No . 189 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the gth inst ., at St . George's Hall , to instal Bro . Frank R . Thomas , S . W ., as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremonv was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro , J . Ward , Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M ., Chap ., P . P . G . C , P . J . G . W ., and A . S . Hendy , P . M . and Sec ,

tha latter of whom eloquently rendered the charges . The Board of Installed Masters was composed of the following Bros . T . S . Bayley , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; C . Croydon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; A . White , P . M . ; R . Pikes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Hearder , P . M . 105 , P . G . O . ; Major M . Tracy , P . M ., 2238 , P . S . G . W . ; J . B . Gover , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . Sec . ; S . Jew , P . M ., 2258 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken Davies ,

P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; W . H . Macey , P . M . 1847 ; J " . Leonard , W . M . 202 ; C . G . Whitell , W . M . 2025 ; W . H . Williams , W . M . 1847 ; and J . Gidley , P . M . 2025 , The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the W . M , invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Ward , l . P . M .

J . B . Moulder , S . W . ; Surgeon S . T . O'Grady , R . N ., J . W . ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , P . M ., P . P . G . C , P . J . G . W . Chap . ; T . S . Bayley , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; A . S . Hendry , P . M ., Sec ; Dr . J . Harrison , S . D . ; George Stawell , J . D . ; Stirling Graves , l . G . ; Chas . F . Dunsterville , P . M ., D . C ; George Dunsterville , A . D . C . ; G .

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Chambers Geach and G ; J . Mills , R . N ., Stwds . ; and J . Gidley , P . M ., Tyler . Bro the Rev . T . W . Lemon was elected representative at Committee of Petitions . The brethren afterwards selected Bro . Hendry as Charity Steward . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and two joining members were elected . In the evening the brethren dined together at Bro .

Routly ' s , Farley Hotel , an excellent and well-served banquet being supplied . In addition to those already named there were present Bros . E . H . Littleton , P . M . 230 ; W . H . Kennedy , l . P . M . 1205 ; H . Whitfield , 1099 ; D . C . Herbert , 230 ; T . Taylor , 223 ; H . Vodden , 39 ; J . Sullivan , 2025 ; and J . Collins . A thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . Herbert , who was in good voice , sang with much acceptation " The

Diver , " " Rocked in the cradle of the deep , " and " Drinking . " Bro . Hearder won much commendation both as accompanist and vocalist , his rendering of " Yes , let me like a soldier fall , " being warmly encored . The comic element was supplied by Bros . Leonard and Kennedy , whose efforts to amuse were most successful . Bro . G . Hawken , P . M . 1 S 9 , contributed a capital reading , and Bros . Croydon , Major Tracy , and Bro , the Rev . T . W . Lemon also assisted in a very pleasing programme .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — —The extraordinary advances Masonry has made in the Woolwich district during the last 10 years , and is still making , was fully exemplified by the great gathering of the brethren at the installation meeting of the above lodge on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., when Bro . Jas . M . Miller , S . W . and W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S .

The meeting place was the Masonic Hall , William-street , and the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . R . J . Naylor . Bro . H . J . Roberts having been passed , and Bros . Stapley , Cavey , Bond , and Benstead raised , Bro . Miller was presented to Bro . Warren , P . M ., Sec , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which portion of the ceremony that brother carried out admirably . The new W . Master

appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . J . Naylor , l . P . M . ; Walter Webber , S . W . j S . E . Southgate , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Warren , P . M ., Sec ; J . McCollough , S . D . ; J . D . Taylor , J . D . ; W . Lawson , l . G . ; W . J . Bidgood , Org . ; J . H . Roberts , P . M ., D . C ; H . Tufnell , A . D . C . ; T . Ovenden , P . M ., and G . Nichols , Stewards . Bro . Naylor , I . P . M ., then gave

the addresses , and finished the ceremony . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned , by special boat and train , to the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , to banquet . Among the other brethren present were Bros . F . Dawson , P . M . ; G . Crawford , P . M . ; E . B . Hobson , P . M . ; J . Saunderson , P . M . ; C . Sweeting , P . M . ; Lieut . W . Ward

C . Schwer , F . Marfleet , A . Webb , A . Sanderson , G . Mitchell , P . Auld , A . Fenn , W . Bennett , H . Smith , J . Bull , H . Palmer , W . Long , S . Smith , G . Porter , J . Marchant , H . King , W . Flory , F . Forest , S . Brooks , J . Carty , H . G . Cox , J . A . Martin , T . Mason , E . Phillips , C . Ketley , W . West , and T . West , all of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . S . G . D .: E . Palmer

P . M . ; W . D . Keeble , W . M . ; . W . G . Lloyd , J . W . ; G . Campbell , R . Rabson , W . Sanders , J . D . ; D . K . Summers , and R . Turrell , of 913 ; Capt . W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Moulds , P . M . ; J . Seager , J . W . ; H . Swinherd , Ouartermaster Ranken , and P . Mulroy , of 1536 ; Capt . W . Richey , P . M . 51 ; J . Savage , W . M . ; C . Wood , S . W . ; A . T . Ives , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ; and W . Turvey , of 1472 ; Lieut . W . Tailby , W . M . ; H .

Grice , S . W . ; J . Bell , J . W . ; C . Davis , P . M . ; B . J . Hancock , G . Chambers , and T . James , of 13 ; W . Gardner , W . M . 2120 ; A . Pringle , 92 ; J . Cantle , P . M . 1791 ; G . Mitchell , P . M . ; G . Cashfield , and G . Letton , of 615 ; T . West , P . M . 1815 ; E . W . Carter , P . M . S 58 ; J . Murray andT . C . Lawson , of 1759 ; L . H . Nichols , 1714 ; A . Hely , S 58 ; J . B . Lowry , 1331 ; W . Long , sen ., 1076 ; J . Newell , 1658 ; T . Balchin , J . Kent , and F . Bunker , of 2030 ; S . Chiversee , 1 S 7 ; G . Hansell , 1305 ; and others .

The banquet , which was very nicely served , having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . The l . P . M . then proposed "The Worshipful Master . " Hs said the W . M . had placed the gavel in his hand for a special purpose . It had been there many times before , but never did he remember using it more worthily or with more

pleasure than upon that occasion . It was to propose their W . M . 's health , and he knew , and they knew , that their choice of one to rule over them could not have fallen upon a better man or a better Mason , or one who was more worthy of that choice . He trusted they would support their W . M . —in fact , he felt sure they would—even more than they had him ( Bro . Naylor ) , and make his year of

office a memorable and prosperous one in the annals of the lodge . He asked them to stand up as one man and drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . The Worshipful Master , who was loudly cheered , said he rose to respond to a toast that he had never had the honour to respond to before . That perhaps had its difficulties and also its disadvantages , but the l . P . M . had put the

toast in such glowing terms , and it had been received so kindly and enthusiastically by the brethren , that words failed altogether to sufficiently thank him and them for it . He had been elected to a very important office , the responsibilities of which were not unknown to him , but he trusted that he should in every way fulfil their expectations , and if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and strength they might

depend upon it that he would fulfil them to the letter . He cordially and heartily thanked them for the toast . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " and said he was supported that day by a very influential body of Past Masters , a fact that made him exceedingly proud . They had Bro . Dawson , one of the oldest Past Masters and Masons of the lodge , whose name

for excellent working was a household word in the district . Also Bro . Crawford , who was a tower of strength in his day . He had also Bros . Richey , Wilkins , Hobson , Roberts , Ovenden , and Butt , their excellent Treasurer , and Warren , their indefatigable Secretary , of whom it was impossible to speak too highly ; Bros . Sweeting , Sanderson , and last , but

not least , their I . P . M ., Bro . Naylor . He felt it impossible to enumerate the good work done by those good Masons for the benefit of the lodge ; they all knew better than he could tell them , but not only did they do good work in the lodge , but in the lodge of instruction . He would not take their time up longer , but would ask them to drink the toast with a hearty good fire .

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Bro . Dawson said he was very pleased to see that the mantl of Master had fallen upon Bro . Miller , and also upon such good men in the past as Bros . Butt , Hobson , Warren and others . The W . M . had referred very kindly , he must sav to the time when he and Bro . Crawford did good wnrt ; 1

the lodge . Well , there was one good thing in Masonry as one fell out of it another took his place , and it was ' the same in every well organised society . He thanked them heartily for their kind reception of the toast , and trusted the name of " Nelson" and the Nelson Lod ge would never die .

Bro . Butt hoped the lodge would go on and prosper for many years to come . He was very pleased that Bros Dawson and Crawford were present , as he felt sure it would give them encouragement to go on and do even better in the future than they had in the past . Bro . Warren spoke highly of the abilities of the W . M and was also pleased to see such old Past Masters present

as Bros . Dawson and Crawford . He hoped they would attend the lodge often . He thanked the W . M . for placing him again in the office of Secretary . He strongl y advocated the claims of the Nelson Lodge of Instruction to the attention of the brethren , and heartily thanked them for the reception of the toast . Bro . Wilkins having briefly responded ,

Bro . Hobson thanked the . brethren for the support given him in his Stewardship for the Boys , which had enabled him , with the hearty co-operation of the Pattison Chapter to take up the handsome sum of over £ 90 . . ' Bro . Naylor was then presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , for which he feelingly and eloquently returned thanks .

Bro . Keeble , in responding for " The Visitors , " said it was scarcely a fortnight since he was installed in the chair of K . S . ; his feelings were then very different to what they were that day , as now he had nothing to do but enjoy himself , and also enjoy the excellent banquet and excellent music , and above all the good fellowship that existed among them , for if they could not find good fellowshi p among

Masons , where could they expect to find it ? He hoped that would be a good and successful year of office for the " Miller and his men , " and that they would come to the new temple at Plumstead , and visit their brethren of the Pattison Lodge , where he could assure them they would receive a hearty welcome . _ Bro . Tailby thanked the brethren for the cordial reception given him , and was proud to see such a lodge , and to know

that it sprung from-the bosom of that grand old lodge the Union Waterloo , over which he had the honouc to preside . He scarcely considered himself a visitor , because he had so many friends in ihe lodge , and heartily wished it every prosperity . Bro . Savage felt that he could endorse every word that had fallen from the lips of the previous speaker , and felt it a great pleasure , and even honour , to be present on such

an auspicious occasion . Bros . Weston , Cantle , and others also responded . The other toasts were "The Initiate , " "The Installing Officers , " "The . Officers , " and the Tyler's toast , and then the brethren took train and arrived safe home at Woolwich after a most enjoyable outing . A string band , under the direction of Bro . Walker , played selections during dinner , and a very interesting programme was got through in excellent style .

MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th instant , in the Masonic Hall , King-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . Walter Bailey , W . M ,, in the presence of and assisted by Bros . F . H . Hare , S . W . j W . H . Wilson , as J . W . ; J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg .,

as I . P . M . ; F . J . Crowther , Sec ; John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., as S . D . ; T . W . Sproulle , J . D . ; J . Hilton , l . G . ; W . Beaumont and Jos . Milner , Stewards . ; M . Deadman , Org . ; W . Booth , Tyler ; James Barker , P . M . ; W . H . Wilkinson , and T . R . Maddison . After the minutes of the regular lodge meeting had been

read and confirmed , Bro . Maddison was raised to the Sublime Degreeof M . M . by the W . M . The workingtools and traditional history were given by Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to partake of refreshment , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The first monthly meeting for the year of office of the new W . M . was held on Thursday , the 19 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . W . T . Jordan , W . M . J R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . W . ; T . J . Walder , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . W . Duke , P . P- ? . G . W . P . M . as Sec . ; JB . FosterS . D . ; T . W . Avis ,

, , . , asJ . D . ; VV . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., D . C , ; W . C . Till , as l . G . ; C . Leary , Tyler ; R . Hughes , l . P . M . J B . H . Thorpe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; F . W . Hotham , F . G Ticehurst , J . Chance , and others . , The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Chance was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . and a successful ballot was taken for

, Mr . C J . Honeysett and Lieut . John Hall , of H . M . West Riding Regiment , who , being both present within nan , were then respectively initiated into the mysteries of the isc Degree . The whole of the ceremonies of the evening were very correctly and impressively performed by the W . M'i Bro . Jordan , who is to be congratulated on the great

success of this , his first meeting , the whole of the work having been performed without the slightest defect of any kt ? 0 / The same remark applies also to the officers , who individually carried out their duties in a most gratifying manne . The transaction of some lodge matters brought the business to on end , and the lodge was then closed .

LANCASTER . — Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 )—The installation meeting of this lodge : w held on the 18 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-strec There was a numerous attendance , including ts" »¦ J Barrow , P . M . ; R . Wolfenden , P . M . ; J . EH « " ' P . M . ; W . King , P . M . ; J . E . Oglethorpe , P . M ., P- ™ G . R . ; J . Heald , W . M . 281 ; John Atkinson , r

and others . .. . -,. } , he Bro . D . Shaw , W . M ., opened the lodge , after wmen vacated the chair , and it was occupied by . ^{ i ^ Bro . who had undertaken the duties of Instal ling umccr . P . Dutton , P . J . W ., W . M . elect , was then present ™ a Bros . Barrow and Wolfenden , and subsequently row-