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and the satisfaction felt by every member of the lodge , at the way in which the W . M . had carried * out his eluties . The toast was drank most heartily . Thc W . M ., after thanking them , saiel he very much regretted to see so few present . It was the smallest gathering during his year of office . He hacl tried to do his best for thc loelge , and the way in which they had receiveel thc toast convinced him
that he had the respect of every one in the lodge . There was one thing that must be looked to in accounting for the comparatively few present ( some forty-five ) , and that was that their numbers now were not so great as they were six or seven years ago , when they numbered 120 . The opening of the United Military Lodge at Plumstead had taken nearly all their military brethren from them ,
and now they only numbered 95 . He trusted to sec a fuller lodge at their next meeting ; and concluded by again thanking them for the toast . The toast of " Thc Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Lloyd , who expressed his great plt-asurc in making this , his second visit to the lodge . The first time he was very much impressed with the excellent style of the work done in the lodge , and the
unanimity that prevailed among the whole of thc members ; and this time he was equally pleased with not only its working , but ils cordial reception of its visitors . At the installation of the W . M . of his lodge , the Henley Lodge , on the 3 rd inst ., Bro . Woodley had spoken of the interest the Nelson Lodge took in the Henley Lodge as one of its children . They felt proud of being the child of such
a worthy mother , and he certainly trusteil that interest ¦ would always continue for their mutual benefit . " The Health of the Initiate " followed , and Bro . Decks suitably replied . In giving the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Woodley complimented ihe lodge upon having such an array of Past Masters as it had , and especially upon such as were present that night . The toast was drunk
enthusiastically . Bro . Waters , P . M ., 111 reply , said that his office was a sinecure , in fact he had nothing to elo , for the "W . M . was so well up in the ceremonies that Vie was compelled to acknowledge that his office was a sinecure . As to his two brother Past Masters present they hail something to do in the lodge—one as Treasurer , the other as Secretary .
Every Past Master was willing and desirous of giving his experience to any brother who rcquireel it , and were anxious to do all in their power for the welfare of the lodge generally . Bros . Butt and Norman briefly rcplitel , and after " The Officers " had been toasted , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the business and pleasures of the evening .
"WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , which has its head-quarters at Bro . Rawlinson ' s Hotel , in one of the numerous pleasant out-townships of Liverpool , took place there on Thurselay afternoon , the 20 th inst ., and thc prestige sccurcel by this lodge in the province was clearly evinced by the attendance and quality
of the working . The annual celebration of the lestival of the Patron Saint of Freemasonry in connection with the " Pembroke " is invariably marked by much enthusiasm and undoubted success , and that of 18 79 may be fairly added to thc increasing list of these festive and interesting gatherings . The chair at thc opening of thc lodge ( fixeel for half-past 3 o ' clock ) was occupiee ! by Brei . J . Capell ,
W . M ., and the officers present were Bros . Joseph Clegg , P . M . ; W . Crane , P . M . ; R . Bennett , P . M . ; W . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . Bramham , J . W . ; Peter Maemuldrow , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; T . G . Fisher , Sec ; W . S . Bennett , S . D . ; W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . Avis , I . G . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . H . Lyon , C . Ainsworth , J . P . Bradford ,
H . P . Bloomes , G . Baxter , S . lbbitson , C . Bank , E . M . Hughes , L . Bramwell , J . Bramham , R . W . Taylor , R . J . Swales , W . Brown , J . P . Caperon , T . W . Blackstonc , R . W . Crosby , and D . Parry . The visitors present were Bros . T . Sammons , P . M , 1303 ; J . Hughes , P . M , 220 ; F . Barnett , W . M . 249 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; T . Davies , W . M . 1182 ; W . Boddington , 1016 ; F . J . Turlcy , 74 ; J .
Cave , 1095 ; T . F . Hill , S . W 220 -, H . Hatch , J . W . 220 J . White , 1620 ; J . Corson , 823 ; S . P . Gore , 135 6 W . J . Constantine , 1356 ; and VV . Longbottom , 1013 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and unanimously confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . W . Jones , P . M ., who installed Bro . Francis B . Bramham as the W . M . for the ensuing year , in a highly satisfactory
manne-. The following oflicers were subsee-uently 111--restcd for the year : —Bros . John Capell , I . P . M . -, W . S . Bennett , S . W . ; T . G . Fisher , J . W . ; P . Maemuldrow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ( te-elected ) ; W . Hiles , Sec . ; VV . | ones , P . M ., D . C ; H . P . Bloomer , S . D . ; L . Bramivell , J . D . ; J . P . Bradford , I . G . ; C . Ainswoith , S . S . ; R . W . Taylor , J . S . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The balance-sheet , which
was taken as read , showed that the lodge at the close of this year was in a much better financial position thin it was when the last statement of the Treasurer was submitteel . After business , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Rawlinson , the chair being occupied by Bro . F . B . Bramham , W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . P . Maemuldrow ,
P . P . G . S . D ., and Bro . VV . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , responeled for " The Right Hon . Col . Stanley , M . P ., D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . J . Capell , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of , " Thc Worshipful Master , " to which Bro . Bramham responded , thanking thc brethren for thc honour conferred on him that elay , and assuring them that he would maintain the position of the lodge to the best of his ability . After the toast of " The Installing
Master " had been proposed , to which Bro . Jones responded , the W . M . gave "The Health of the Worshipful Past Masters , " and in doing [ so presented a valuable Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . Capell , I . P . M ., on behalf of thc lodge , as a mark of esteem , along with an elegant ceiffee service , the gift of private members . The presentation was acknowledged by Bro . Capell in feeling terms . He said that twelve months ago he told the brethren that , on being placed in the chair of the Pembroke Lodge , he felt
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that to be one of thc happiest moments in connection with one of the greatest honours which he had ever enjoyed , and now , at thc close , he was extremely gratified to say that his year ' s occupancy of the W . M . ' s position had been one of unalloyed happiness . He regarded the honour now evith even increased feelings of pride , and , in looking at thc very valuable and elegant presentation which had been
made by thc W . M . —jne on behalf of thc lodge and the other by private fiiends—he could hardly find words to express his joy and thanks for these altogether undeserved marks of their esteem and personal regard . He hoped long to b * .- able to continue to work for the welfare and prosperity of the Pembroke Loelge , indeed , so long as the T . G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and ability he would spare
no effort to enhance the position anel increase the prosperity of a lodge in which he had so deep an interest . The toast of " The Past Masters " was also responded to by Bro . Past Masters Bennett , Vines , and Jones . " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bros . T . Sammons , P . M . 1393 ; T . F . Hill , S . W . 220 ; P . S . Gore , 135 6 ( who presented a valuable W . M . ' s gavel to the lodge ); H . Hatch , J . W . 220 , and others . An excellent
musical programme was supplied by Bros . T . F . Turley , Barker , Hughes , Hill , Hiles , Spinks , and Gough ( who was thc pianoforte accompanist ) . It shoulel be stated that the " Happy Moments " of Bro . Hiles , the Secretary , gave " minutes " of delig ht to those who had the privilege of hearing his artistic rendering of the celebrateel " Maritana " song . Thc brethren adjourned at an early hour , anel thc majority returned to town , greatly delighted with the pleasant day ' s proceedings .
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( elo 16 5 6 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Mart Hotel on Monday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , W . M . ; Baldwin , P . P . G . P . of Middlesex , acting S . W .-, Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C . of Middlesex , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Lieut .-Col . K . Burdett , R . W . P . G . M . of
Middlesex ; J . Hammond , P . G . S . of Miekllescx , Hon . P . M . ; Nuthall , ' Treas . ; T . O . Ockenden , Sec ; J . Hurst , P . M . KI 2 , J . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , I . G . ( Freemason ) ; Scott , W . S . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , Tyler . The visitors were Brcs . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; S . Hill , P . M . 109 ; Inglis , P . M . 708 ; Purnell , P . M . 804 ; Noble , J . W . 975 ; Day and Murphy , 1512 . The minutes
of the February meeting , and an emergency meeting helel on the Sth inst ., Were read and confirmed . There were present at the latter Bros . W . Hammond , W . M . ; Forge , acting S . W . ; Walls , acting J . W . ; Ockcnilen , Secretary ; Featherstone , acting S . D . ; Hurst , J . D . ; Bonell , acting I . G . The business of thc emergency consisted only of the passing of Bros . Gerhold and Ellis .
The ceremony of inducting Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny into the chair of K . S . was moit ably performed by Bro . J . Hammond . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . W . Hammond , I . P . M . ; Bond , S . W . ( by deputy ); Aston , J . W . ( by deputy ) ; Nuthall , Treas . ; Ockenden , Sec . j Hurst , S . D . ; Walls , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . ; Honeywell , Organist ( by deputy ); Featherstone , W . S . ; Gilbert , Tyler .
Bro . Walls having given notice of motion as to thc alteration of one of the bye-laws , thc lodge was eluly closed , and thc brethren aeljourneel to the banquet , which was well scrveel by the caterer , Bro . Andrews . The preliminary Royal and Craft toasts having received full justice , " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M . " was warmly proposed by the W . M ., anel most enthusiastically drank . Bro . Col .
Burdett , in reply , saiel that as he was the first Grand Master of the province he necessarily hael had a great deal of experience of Freemasonry in Midellesex , and he was gratified at being in a position to state that he knew of no instance where a lodge had attained such large proportions in so short a time as the Wolsey Lodge had . This state of things for a young lodge was exceedingly creditable .
It appeared to him that Us consecration , at which he was present , was a tiling of yesterday , and he well remembereel being told at the time that thc lodge would be a failure . This aagury of ill-omen , however , was not borne out by fact , anil he was pleased to think that the residents of the village had availed themselves of the opportunity of joining a local lodge . The success that had attended it was
mainly elue to the exertions of the first W . M ., Bro . Hammond , who , during the two years that he had filled ( he chair had used every endeavour to increase its prosperity . He hoped that thc members would strive to keep up the ejuality eif the lodge ; quantity was all very well in its way , but incrimination in the selection of candidates for admission was the chief thing to be considered . In conclusion ,
he said he felt proud at being present on so auspicious an event as the installation of the vicar of the parish into the chair of the Wolsey Loelge . He felt confident that their reverend brother had the interest of thc loelge at heart , and that he woulel elo everything in his power to render ita still greater success , and as the hour was getting late he should take the opportunity of proposing " The Health of
the W . M . " This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny briefly responded . He said that he followed in the footsteps of one who had set an example which woulel not easily be forgotten . He hoped that the members of the loelge would evince the same spirit during his tenure of the chair that had actuated them whilst uneler thc sway of his predecessor . In the
manifold anil arduous elisciiarge of Ins duties he hoped to be cheered by the presence , and assisted by the counsel , of the I . P . M ., but , in any event , he should not disgrace the position . In concluding his remarks , thc W . M . said that he should endeavour fearlessly to act according to those constitutions of thc Order which had been laid down for
the guidance of the Craft . " The D . P . G . M . anel the rest of the Grand Officers " followed , coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who duly acknowledged thc compliment . " The I . P . M . " came ncxt , and at its conclusion Bro . Hammond was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . In the course of his reply the I . P . M ., in very feeling terms ,
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alluded to the premature death of Bro . Bernard Sharp , one of the founelers of thc Wolsey Lodge , and who , at the time of his demise , held the position of W . M . elect . He said that the idea of founding a lodge at Hampton Wick emanated from him , and he had taken , as they were full y aware , whilst his health permitted , a very acti ve interest in its welfare . Their late lamented brother had achieved high honours in many degrees of Freemasonry abroad ,
and would , no doubt , have distinguished himself equally as well in Englanel had it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to have spared his life . Out of compliment to his memory thc W . M . had requested that the members should appear in Masonic mourning , and he ( the I . P . M . ) was pleased that the brethren had obeyed the mandate . This toast having been elrank in solemn silence , the remaining pledges , viz ., "The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Masonic Charities , " and " The Officers , " terminated thc proceedings .
HOUNSLOW . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —A meeting of this loelge was held at the Town Hall , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . S . G . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., W . M . ; Henry Lovegrove , S . W . ; George Clark , jun ., f . W . ; W , Ramsay , I . P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , Treas . ; W . H . Barber , Sec . ; Henry Clark , S . D . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , J . D . ; Dr .
Whitmarsh , I . G . ; F . J . Perks , D . C . ; G . J . Dunkley , Organist ; J . Daly , Tyler ; W . Heelis , C . J . Axford , T . W . G . Wood , W . S . Dunkley , and W . A . Villars . The visitors were Bros . M . S . Larlham , P . M . ; C . P . McKay , W . M . 720 ; H . Baldwin , White , E . W . Dubois , and If . C . Levander , M . A ., Prov . Grand Secretary of Middlesex , and V . P . Board of General Purposes . The minutes of the
consecration and two emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for some joining members , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and Bros . H . B . Marshall , W . Heelis , C . J . Axford , and T . W . G . Wood were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being performeel ( b y permission of thc W . M . ) by Bro . McKay , W . M . 720 , a
friend of one of the candidates for raising , the whole ceremony , inclueling the lecture anil traditional history , being given . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and passed Bros . W . S . Dunkley , and W . A . Villars to the Second Degree . Messrs . F . W . Grttten and N . Voice , who had been previously balloted for , were duly initiated in the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry .
The draft bye-laws were read and approver ! , and ordered to be . submitted to the Prov . Grand Secretary for approval by the Prov . Grand Master . An important part of the proceedings was the presentation by Bro . H . B . Marshall of a very handsome copy of the Sacred Law , which he had promised on the evening of his initiation . Thc W . M . thanked the donor in an appropriate speech , and proposed
a vote of thanks , which the J . W . seconded , and will be recorded on the minutes . Bro . H . Lovegrove expressed the pleasure felt by himself and the founders of thc lodge at the presence in their midst of a very distinguishetl Mason , Bro . H . C Levander , Prov . G . Sec . ( who was prevented from being present at the consecration ) , and
proposed that he bc requested to accept honorary membership of thc lodge . This proposition was seconded by Bro . G . Clark , J . W ., and carried unanimously . At the close of the proceedings , which lasted over three hours , the brethren adjournal to the Red Lion Inn , where a banquet had been provided , and a pleasant evening was spent .
INSTRUCTION . CHARTERHOUSE CLUB . —This well known and deservedly appreciated club , formed some years since for the purpose of working ceremonial alone , to the entire exclusion of section working , thereby enabling brethren appointed to office in lodges to have immediate opportunity for perfecting themselves in their duties , has now , after a
period of unfortunate changes of places of meeting , settled down in most comfortable quarters in West Smithfield . The removal of the club to the excellent hostelry of Bro . T . Butt , the New Market Hotel , King-street , Snow Hill , E . G ., took place a few weeks ago , and thc meetings since then have shown evidence of a new vitality which bids fair to ensure a great success for the club . On the 4 th inst ., it
was resolved to inaugurate the change of quarters by holding a first annual festival on Tuesday , April ist , in the large new assembly room recently built by Bro . Butt for the enlargement of his entensive premises , and this festival promises to be of a noteworthy character . Bro . Wm . Butt , P . M . of Lodges 917 and 1677 , will officiate as President ; Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , and 1426 ,
as Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . William Webb , W . M . of thc Royal Union Lodge , 3 82 , at Uxbridge , as Junior Vice-President . The Director of the Ceremonies on this occasion will be Bro . John Syer , of the Panmure , 720 , and Montefiore , 1017 . A lodge will be opened at 6 p . m ., and the ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., the Great City Lodge , 142 C , & c . ; this will be followeel by a banquet . Further particulars will
be found in our advertising columns . At thc club meeting on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., there was a gooelly gathering of members , Bros . James Stevens , as W . M . ; Simmons , S . W . ; Humphreys , J . W . ; Wm . Hames , Preceptor ; when the ceremonies of the First anel Second Degrees v *' * worked , and the eletail of arrangements for the festival discusseel . We wish the club every success , and that tne approaching entertainment may result in advantage to t » Craft generally and the thorough enjoyment of its members
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . i ° 44 ) - * -- ?; thc meeting of this loelge of instruction , which was M ^ at thc Spread Eagle Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 **; tli i « s J * 'A \ following brethren attended : —Bros . J . J . Holland , " ¦*•" *' W . A . Blackmore , S . W . ; J . Frost , J . W . ; P . V . Denham . S . D . ; A . N . Newens , I . G . ; J . G . Carter , C . Dig by , * *•"' Newens , and A . A . Denham . Bro . Holland , who **< complimented by Bro . Carter ( thc Preceptor ) ' °
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and the satisfaction felt by every member of the lodge , at the way in which the W . M . had carried * out his eluties . The toast was drank most heartily . Thc W . M ., after thanking them , saiel he very much regretted to see so few present . It was the smallest gathering during his year of office . He hacl tried to do his best for thc loelge , and the way in which they had receiveel thc toast convinced him
that he had the respect of every one in the lodge . There was one thing that must be looked to in accounting for the comparatively few present ( some forty-five ) , and that was that their numbers now were not so great as they were six or seven years ago , when they numbered 120 . The opening of the United Military Lodge at Plumstead had taken nearly all their military brethren from them ,
and now they only numbered 95 . He trusted to sec a fuller lodge at their next meeting ; and concluded by again thanking them for the toast . The toast of " Thc Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Lloyd , who expressed his great plt-asurc in making this , his second visit to the lodge . The first time he was very much impressed with the excellent style of the work done in the lodge , and the
unanimity that prevailed among the whole of thc members ; and this time he was equally pleased with not only its working , but ils cordial reception of its visitors . At the installation of the W . M . of his lodge , the Henley Lodge , on the 3 rd inst ., Bro . Woodley had spoken of the interest the Nelson Lodge took in the Henley Lodge as one of its children . They felt proud of being the child of such
a worthy mother , and he certainly trusteil that interest ¦ would always continue for their mutual benefit . " The Health of the Initiate " followed , and Bro . Decks suitably replied . In giving the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Woodley complimented ihe lodge upon having such an array of Past Masters as it had , and especially upon such as were present that night . The toast was drunk
enthusiastically . Bro . Waters , P . M ., 111 reply , said that his office was a sinecure , in fact he had nothing to elo , for the "W . M . was so well up in the ceremonies that Vie was compelled to acknowledge that his office was a sinecure . As to his two brother Past Masters present they hail something to do in the lodge—one as Treasurer , the other as Secretary .
Every Past Master was willing and desirous of giving his experience to any brother who rcquireel it , and were anxious to do all in their power for the welfare of the lodge generally . Bros . Butt and Norman briefly rcplitel , and after " The Officers " had been toasted , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the business and pleasures of the evening .
"WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , which has its head-quarters at Bro . Rawlinson ' s Hotel , in one of the numerous pleasant out-townships of Liverpool , took place there on Thurselay afternoon , the 20 th inst ., and thc prestige sccurcel by this lodge in the province was clearly evinced by the attendance and quality
of the working . The annual celebration of the lestival of the Patron Saint of Freemasonry in connection with the " Pembroke " is invariably marked by much enthusiasm and undoubted success , and that of 18 79 may be fairly added to thc increasing list of these festive and interesting gatherings . The chair at thc opening of thc lodge ( fixeel for half-past 3 o ' clock ) was occupiee ! by Brei . J . Capell ,
W . M ., and the officers present were Bros . Joseph Clegg , P . M . ; W . Crane , P . M . ; R . Bennett , P . M . ; W . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . Bramham , J . W . ; Peter Maemuldrow , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; T . G . Fisher , Sec ; W . S . Bennett , S . D . ; W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . Avis , I . G . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . H . Lyon , C . Ainsworth , J . P . Bradford ,
H . P . Bloomes , G . Baxter , S . lbbitson , C . Bank , E . M . Hughes , L . Bramwell , J . Bramham , R . W . Taylor , R . J . Swales , W . Brown , J . P . Caperon , T . W . Blackstonc , R . W . Crosby , and D . Parry . The visitors present were Bros . T . Sammons , P . M , 1303 ; J . Hughes , P . M , 220 ; F . Barnett , W . M . 249 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; T . Davies , W . M . 1182 ; W . Boddington , 1016 ; F . J . Turlcy , 74 ; J .
Cave , 1095 ; T . F . Hill , S . W 220 -, H . Hatch , J . W . 220 J . White , 1620 ; J . Corson , 823 ; S . P . Gore , 135 6 W . J . Constantine , 1356 ; and VV . Longbottom , 1013 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and unanimously confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . W . Jones , P . M ., who installed Bro . Francis B . Bramham as the W . M . for the ensuing year , in a highly satisfactory
manne-. The following oflicers were subsee-uently 111--restcd for the year : —Bros . John Capell , I . P . M . -, W . S . Bennett , S . W . ; T . G . Fisher , J . W . ; P . Maemuldrow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ( te-elected ) ; W . Hiles , Sec . ; VV . | ones , P . M ., D . C ; H . P . Bloomer , S . D . ; L . Bramivell , J . D . ; J . P . Bradford , I . G . ; C . Ainswoith , S . S . ; R . W . Taylor , J . S . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The balance-sheet , which
was taken as read , showed that the lodge at the close of this year was in a much better financial position thin it was when the last statement of the Treasurer was submitteel . After business , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Rawlinson , the chair being occupied by Bro . F . B . Bramham , W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . P . Maemuldrow ,
P . P . G . S . D ., and Bro . VV . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , responeled for " The Right Hon . Col . Stanley , M . P ., D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . J . Capell , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of , " Thc Worshipful Master , " to which Bro . Bramham responded , thanking thc brethren for thc honour conferred on him that elay , and assuring them that he would maintain the position of the lodge to the best of his ability . After the toast of " The Installing
Master " had been proposed , to which Bro . Jones responded , the W . M . gave "The Health of the Worshipful Past Masters , " and in doing [ so presented a valuable Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . Capell , I . P . M ., on behalf of thc lodge , as a mark of esteem , along with an elegant ceiffee service , the gift of private members . The presentation was acknowledged by Bro . Capell in feeling terms . He said that twelve months ago he told the brethren that , on being placed in the chair of the Pembroke Lodge , he felt
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that to be one of thc happiest moments in connection with one of the greatest honours which he had ever enjoyed , and now , at thc close , he was extremely gratified to say that his year ' s occupancy of the W . M . ' s position had been one of unalloyed happiness . He regarded the honour now evith even increased feelings of pride , and , in looking at thc very valuable and elegant presentation which had been
made by thc W . M . —jne on behalf of thc lodge and the other by private fiiends—he could hardly find words to express his joy and thanks for these altogether undeserved marks of their esteem and personal regard . He hoped long to b * .- able to continue to work for the welfare and prosperity of the Pembroke Loelge , indeed , so long as the T . G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and ability he would spare
no effort to enhance the position anel increase the prosperity of a lodge in which he had so deep an interest . The toast of " The Past Masters " was also responded to by Bro . Past Masters Bennett , Vines , and Jones . " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bros . T . Sammons , P . M . 1393 ; T . F . Hill , S . W . 220 ; P . S . Gore , 135 6 ( who presented a valuable W . M . ' s gavel to the lodge ); H . Hatch , J . W . 220 , and others . An excellent
musical programme was supplied by Bros . T . F . Turley , Barker , Hughes , Hill , Hiles , Spinks , and Gough ( who was thc pianoforte accompanist ) . It shoulel be stated that the " Happy Moments " of Bro . Hiles , the Secretary , gave " minutes " of delig ht to those who had the privilege of hearing his artistic rendering of the celebrateel " Maritana " song . Thc brethren adjourned at an early hour , anel thc majority returned to town , greatly delighted with the pleasant day ' s proceedings .
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( elo 16 5 6 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Mart Hotel on Monday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , W . M . ; Baldwin , P . P . G . P . of Middlesex , acting S . W .-, Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C . of Middlesex , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Lieut .-Col . K . Burdett , R . W . P . G . M . of
Middlesex ; J . Hammond , P . G . S . of Miekllescx , Hon . P . M . ; Nuthall , ' Treas . ; T . O . Ockenden , Sec ; J . Hurst , P . M . KI 2 , J . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , I . G . ( Freemason ) ; Scott , W . S . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , Tyler . The visitors were Brcs . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; S . Hill , P . M . 109 ; Inglis , P . M . 708 ; Purnell , P . M . 804 ; Noble , J . W . 975 ; Day and Murphy , 1512 . The minutes
of the February meeting , and an emergency meeting helel on the Sth inst ., Were read and confirmed . There were present at the latter Bros . W . Hammond , W . M . ; Forge , acting S . W . ; Walls , acting J . W . ; Ockcnilen , Secretary ; Featherstone , acting S . D . ; Hurst , J . D . ; Bonell , acting I . G . The business of thc emergency consisted only of the passing of Bros . Gerhold and Ellis .
The ceremony of inducting Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny into the chair of K . S . was moit ably performed by Bro . J . Hammond . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . W . Hammond , I . P . M . ; Bond , S . W . ( by deputy ); Aston , J . W . ( by deputy ) ; Nuthall , Treas . ; Ockenden , Sec . j Hurst , S . D . ; Walls , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . ; Honeywell , Organist ( by deputy ); Featherstone , W . S . ; Gilbert , Tyler .
Bro . Walls having given notice of motion as to thc alteration of one of the bye-laws , thc lodge was eluly closed , and thc brethren aeljourneel to the banquet , which was well scrveel by the caterer , Bro . Andrews . The preliminary Royal and Craft toasts having received full justice , " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M . " was warmly proposed by the W . M ., anel most enthusiastically drank . Bro . Col .
Burdett , in reply , saiel that as he was the first Grand Master of the province he necessarily hael had a great deal of experience of Freemasonry in Midellesex , and he was gratified at being in a position to state that he knew of no instance where a lodge had attained such large proportions in so short a time as the Wolsey Lodge had . This state of things for a young lodge was exceedingly creditable .
It appeared to him that Us consecration , at which he was present , was a tiling of yesterday , and he well remembereel being told at the time that thc lodge would be a failure . This aagury of ill-omen , however , was not borne out by fact , anil he was pleased to think that the residents of the village had availed themselves of the opportunity of joining a local lodge . The success that had attended it was
mainly elue to the exertions of the first W . M ., Bro . Hammond , who , during the two years that he had filled ( he chair had used every endeavour to increase its prosperity . He hoped that thc members would strive to keep up the ejuality eif the lodge ; quantity was all very well in its way , but incrimination in the selection of candidates for admission was the chief thing to be considered . In conclusion ,
he said he felt proud at being present on so auspicious an event as the installation of the vicar of the parish into the chair of the Wolsey Loelge . He felt confident that their reverend brother had the interest of thc loelge at heart , and that he woulel elo everything in his power to render ita still greater success , and as the hour was getting late he should take the opportunity of proposing " The Health of
the W . M . " This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny briefly responded . He said that he followed in the footsteps of one who had set an example which woulel not easily be forgotten . He hoped that the members of the loelge would evince the same spirit during his tenure of the chair that had actuated them whilst uneler thc sway of his predecessor . In the
manifold anil arduous elisciiarge of Ins duties he hoped to be cheered by the presence , and assisted by the counsel , of the I . P . M ., but , in any event , he should not disgrace the position . In concluding his remarks , thc W . M . said that he should endeavour fearlessly to act according to those constitutions of thc Order which had been laid down for
the guidance of the Craft . " The D . P . G . M . anel the rest of the Grand Officers " followed , coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who duly acknowledged thc compliment . " The I . P . M . " came ncxt , and at its conclusion Bro . Hammond was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . In the course of his reply the I . P . M ., in very feeling terms ,
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alluded to the premature death of Bro . Bernard Sharp , one of the founelers of thc Wolsey Lodge , and who , at the time of his demise , held the position of W . M . elect . He said that the idea of founding a lodge at Hampton Wick emanated from him , and he had taken , as they were full y aware , whilst his health permitted , a very acti ve interest in its welfare . Their late lamented brother had achieved high honours in many degrees of Freemasonry abroad ,
and would , no doubt , have distinguished himself equally as well in Englanel had it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to have spared his life . Out of compliment to his memory thc W . M . had requested that the members should appear in Masonic mourning , and he ( the I . P . M . ) was pleased that the brethren had obeyed the mandate . This toast having been elrank in solemn silence , the remaining pledges , viz ., "The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Masonic Charities , " and " The Officers , " terminated thc proceedings .
HOUNSLOW . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —A meeting of this loelge was held at the Town Hall , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . S . G . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., W . M . ; Henry Lovegrove , S . W . ; George Clark , jun ., f . W . ; W , Ramsay , I . P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , Treas . ; W . H . Barber , Sec . ; Henry Clark , S . D . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , J . D . ; Dr .
Whitmarsh , I . G . ; F . J . Perks , D . C . ; G . J . Dunkley , Organist ; J . Daly , Tyler ; W . Heelis , C . J . Axford , T . W . G . Wood , W . S . Dunkley , and W . A . Villars . The visitors were Bros . M . S . Larlham , P . M . ; C . P . McKay , W . M . 720 ; H . Baldwin , White , E . W . Dubois , and If . C . Levander , M . A ., Prov . Grand Secretary of Middlesex , and V . P . Board of General Purposes . The minutes of the
consecration and two emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for some joining members , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and Bros . H . B . Marshall , W . Heelis , C . J . Axford , and T . W . G . Wood were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being performeel ( b y permission of thc W . M . ) by Bro . McKay , W . M . 720 , a
friend of one of the candidates for raising , the whole ceremony , inclueling the lecture anil traditional history , being given . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and passed Bros . W . S . Dunkley , and W . A . Villars to the Second Degree . Messrs . F . W . Grttten and N . Voice , who had been previously balloted for , were duly initiated in the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry .
The draft bye-laws were read and approver ! , and ordered to be . submitted to the Prov . Grand Secretary for approval by the Prov . Grand Master . An important part of the proceedings was the presentation by Bro . H . B . Marshall of a very handsome copy of the Sacred Law , which he had promised on the evening of his initiation . Thc W . M . thanked the donor in an appropriate speech , and proposed
a vote of thanks , which the J . W . seconded , and will be recorded on the minutes . Bro . H . Lovegrove expressed the pleasure felt by himself and the founders of thc lodge at the presence in their midst of a very distinguishetl Mason , Bro . H . C Levander , Prov . G . Sec . ( who was prevented from being present at the consecration ) , and
proposed that he bc requested to accept honorary membership of thc lodge . This proposition was seconded by Bro . G . Clark , J . W ., and carried unanimously . At the close of the proceedings , which lasted over three hours , the brethren adjournal to the Red Lion Inn , where a banquet had been provided , and a pleasant evening was spent .
INSTRUCTION . CHARTERHOUSE CLUB . —This well known and deservedly appreciated club , formed some years since for the purpose of working ceremonial alone , to the entire exclusion of section working , thereby enabling brethren appointed to office in lodges to have immediate opportunity for perfecting themselves in their duties , has now , after a
period of unfortunate changes of places of meeting , settled down in most comfortable quarters in West Smithfield . The removal of the club to the excellent hostelry of Bro . T . Butt , the New Market Hotel , King-street , Snow Hill , E . G ., took place a few weeks ago , and thc meetings since then have shown evidence of a new vitality which bids fair to ensure a great success for the club . On the 4 th inst ., it
was resolved to inaugurate the change of quarters by holding a first annual festival on Tuesday , April ist , in the large new assembly room recently built by Bro . Butt for the enlargement of his entensive premises , and this festival promises to be of a noteworthy character . Bro . Wm . Butt , P . M . of Lodges 917 and 1677 , will officiate as President ; Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , and 1426 ,
as Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . William Webb , W . M . of thc Royal Union Lodge , 3 82 , at Uxbridge , as Junior Vice-President . The Director of the Ceremonies on this occasion will be Bro . John Syer , of the Panmure , 720 , and Montefiore , 1017 . A lodge will be opened at 6 p . m ., and the ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., the Great City Lodge , 142 C , & c . ; this will be followeel by a banquet . Further particulars will
be found in our advertising columns . At thc club meeting on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., there was a gooelly gathering of members , Bros . James Stevens , as W . M . ; Simmons , S . W . ; Humphreys , J . W . ; Wm . Hames , Preceptor ; when the ceremonies of the First anel Second Degrees v *' * worked , and the eletail of arrangements for the festival discusseel . We wish the club every success , and that tne approaching entertainment may result in advantage to t » Craft generally and the thorough enjoyment of its members
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . i ° 44 ) - * -- ?; thc meeting of this loelge of instruction , which was M ^ at thc Spread Eagle Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 **; tli i « s J * 'A \ following brethren attended : —Bros . J . J . Holland , " ¦*•" *' W . A . Blackmore , S . W . ; J . Frost , J . W . ; P . V . Denham . S . D . ; A . N . Newens , I . G . ; J . G . Carter , C . Dig by , * *•"' Newens , and A . A . Denham . Bro . Holland , who **< complimented by Bro . Carter ( thc Preceptor ) ' °