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LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE . — ( No . 1962 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros Walter C . Claridge , VV . M . ; G . C . Matthams , S . W . ; A . Haig Brown , J . W . ; A . McDowall , I . P . M . ; N . Green , P . M . and Sec ; A . H . Sandle , S . D . ; L . V . Walker , I . G . ; J . C . Tilt , 1 st Stwd . j
Jno . Geen , 2 nd Stwd . ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; Levey , Tayton , Rix , Gregory , Morris , Bell , Beard , Kitchingman , Wright , Heward , McNish , Hinton , Bokenham , and Nuding . Visitors : Bros . G . H . Bishop , D . ofC 19 G 5 ; F . VV . Hancock , W . S . 54 S ; R . London , 7 6 j L . Turner , 159 SJ H . Nuding , VV . M . 140 ; and G . L . Linom , 173 . The lodge was opened in the customary manner , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Wricht was passed to the Degree of F . C . The
Treasurer , Bro . \ V . McDougall , being absent through domestic bereavement , the Secretary was instructed to write him a letter of condolence . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bros . Sandle , McNish , Bokenham , Walker , Nuding , and others contributing to the harmony of the meeting , and the brethren spending a very enjoyable evening .
EARL OF MORNINGTON LODGE ( No . 2000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , under the direction of Bro . Dr . Lavies , W . M . The acting officers were Bros . Capt . Philips , S . W . ; Dr . Griffith , J . W . ; Canon Harford , Chap . ; Davison , Treas . ; Hodson , Sec ; Lavies , S . D . ; C . Trollope , J . D ; Bros . Braine , D . C ;
Mitchell , Stwd . ; Ball , I . G . ; Austin , Tyler ; and Bros . A . Ball , Moss , Firth , Hood , and others . A number of distinguished brethren had been invited , and amongst those who attended were Bros . Sir Wm . Wyllie , Canon Harford , Capt . Lavies , Trollope , and others . The ceremonies of passing and raising were performed in a most impressive manner , the Worshipful Master after
the conferment of each degree reciting some remarkable lines , the effect of which upon those who heard ( hem will not soon be forgotten . For 20 years the high poetical talent of Bro . Dr . Lavies has been known to the literary world , and these beautiful verses are equal we think to anything formerly written by him . 'To form a true opinion of their force thev ought to be heard coming from his own lips .
The ceremonies were accompanied by music throughout , chiefl y written by the VV . M . The grand old ceremony of " calling off and on" was performed , and the brethren adjourned for tea and coffee for 10 minutes before the working of the Third Degree . After the closing of the lodge the brethren dined at the Holborn Restaurant , and during the evening some of the finest old English gices were c . xquisitly performed . ————
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . — The Inst meeting of the season of this new and highly successful lodge was held at Chiswick on the 10 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Everett , VV . M . Bro . Harry Furze was raised to the Sublime Degree , of a M . M . Bros . Hill , VVimpey , Brown , and VVilson were entrusted and duly passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Hughes and
Coward after being balloted for were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the W . M . performing the whole of the ceremonies in an admirable manner . 'The names of several new candidates were g iven in , and the Master stated it would be necessary to nave a lodge of emergency before the winter season began . There was not such a large attendance of the brethren as
usual , among the absentees being the S . W ., from illness , his place being filled by Bro . Harry Price , the Secretary . After the banquet the W . M . asked the brethren to excuse long speeches , for he was invited to the consecration ot the Abbey Lodge that night , but he felt it his duty to attend his own lodge , and do his work there . Several songs were given by the brethren . The toast of "The VV . M . " was
propostd by Bro . Dr . F . Laurence , the popular Treasurer and acting P . M . After the Master had responded in a few Well chosen words , he vacated his place , which was occupied by Bro . Lawrence , who proposed the toast of " The Officers . " "The Health ot the Visitors" was given from the chair . Bro . Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 , and
Bro . Parker , 1327 , responded , the former complimenting the lodge on its excellent working , and mentioned that he had learned something in one of the ceremonies from the brother occupying the same chair as himself . Bro . Parker observed that he had been there before , and always enjoyed the working and hospitality of the Chiswick Lodge . The J . W . responded for "The Officers . "
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . W . II . Russell , presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Pearce , I . P . M . ; F . Plowman , S . W . j F . H . Hallett , J . W . ; F . Rossitcr , P . M ., Treas . ; E . VV . J . Hcnnah , P . M ., Sec ; T . VV . Markwick , J . D ., acting S . D . ; F .
Duke , acting J . D . j C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 1184 , P . M ., D . C ; H- Gloyns , I . G . j and Leslie , Tyler j the brethren present being Bros . T . H . Cole , M . A ., P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; G . F . Wood , F . J . Parsons , C . Hallett , John Abram , Mus . Doc , T . J . Ruble , J . Hirst , P . P . G . D . Herefordshire , P . M . 338 ; S . Chandler , J . D . Hunter , VV . S . Allen , A . Bray , Peter Robinson , P . M . 201 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , a jewel was presented to the late Secretary , Bro . G . F . Wood , as a mark of the esteem of the brethren and in appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge , after which the W . M . very ably passed Bro . Herman Muscat to the Second Degree . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an admirably served supper . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured .
MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . T . Sauter , VV . M . ; II . Paulden , S . W . j J . Cliffe , J . VV . j Rev . P . Mains , P . M ., Chap , j John Roberts ,
P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , Treas . j G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec ; S . Lawton , S . D . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C ; also P . Ms . T . Shorrock , I . P . M . ; J . C . Hind , W . Bagnall , T . Fairrie , J . R . Lever , 3 i 7 J VV . Aldred , 350 j and J . Hill , 1403 J also Bros . Apostolu , I . Artingstall , Dearden , Gregory , Guest , Guthrie , Pass , Spencer , Steel , Sudlow , and Taylor .
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Visitors : Bros . Holford , W . M . 1077 j Dawson , P . M . 1219 ; Welsh , P . M . 1077 j Byway , W . M . 1633 ; Schofield , P . M . 1219 ; Holder , S . W . 935 ; Appelby , S . W . 1219 ; Littler , S . W . 1730 ; Conway , Treas . 152 ; Naphtali , 1147 ; and Roberts , Sec . 993 . After the usual preliminaries , the Rev . R . Hammond Cotton , M . A ., B . Sc , was initiated by Bro . John Roberts ,
P . M ., Treas ., Prov . G . D . C , the charge being given to the new initiate and Bro . B . Steel by Bro , Rev . P . Hains , P . M ., Chap . Bro . Steel was passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M . The working tools in each degree were presented by the J . W . The W . M . on behalf of the brethren presented a tea and coffee service to Bro . Thomas Shorrock , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services as
W . M . during 1 SS 3 , which Bro . Shorrock suitably acknowledged . Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which Bro . Rev . Hains in proposing the toast of " The Newly-Initiated Brother" made an impressive
speech on the grand principles of Freemasonry . In responding to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Dawson , P . M . 1219 , humourously referred to the brethren as his uncles , he having been initiated in 1219 , which was a daughter of 204 . With the Tyler ' s toast a most pleasant and agreeable meeting was brought to a close .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Bro . Bayley , the VV . M ., occupying the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Crcyson , I . P . M . ; Stanton , S . W . ; McRaith , J . W . ; Pilkington , Sec ; Nicholson , S . D . ; Thistlewaite , J . D . ; Hcald , I . G . ; and Shaw , S . S . The lodge having been
opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A discussion then followed as to the desirability of procuring a new lodge room , owing to the brethren having to quit their present place of meeting , consequent on alterations . It was eventually resolved , on the motion of the I . P . M ., seconded by the J . D ., that the W . M ., Wardens , and Secretary be appointed to meet
an equal number from the Rowley and Duke of Lancaster lodges , in order to decide what steps should be taken towards procuring fresh premises . On the motion of the I . P . M ., seconded b y the VV . M ., and supported b y Bros . P . Ms . Kelland and Atkinson , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Longman , P . M . and Sec . 1051 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., for his labours
in connection with the compiling and publishing of "The Lancaster Masonic Calendar . " Bro . Longman in acknowledging the compliment said he was heartily recompensed for all his labours by their warm appreciation of his services as expressed in the vote of thanks , and also by the favourable notice which
the calendar had received at the hands of the brethren . Their thanks were also due to Bro . Stanton , who had rendered him very material assistance in getting up the various data for work . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No , 317 ; . — The regular meeting took place on the 13 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , there being present Bros . W . J . Cunliffe , W . M . ; J . W . Edwards , S . W . ; R . R . Lisenden , J . W . ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., Treas . ; John Garsidc , Sec ; J . G . Elderton , S . D . j Walter Wood , ] . D ., acting I . G . ; Abraham Wild and Edward Smith ,
Stwds . ; James Sly , Tyler ; also Bros . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; John Smethurst , J . R . Lever , Daniel Donbavand , H . Walmsley , James Wilson , and Mark Vickcrs , P . Ms . ; Thomas Sumner , J . Smith , R . Bradshaw , J . Eckerslcy , Henry Samuels , J . Hopwood , J . Pearson , A , Wild , G . C . Fri ' ihling , E . Wihl , E . Chesworth , F . Warburton , S . 1 lamer , Hugh Kerr , and G . J . Roscoc . Visitors :
Bros , J . Robinson , J . W . 450 ; C . H . Hayhurst , 113 ; J . Blair , J . D . 13 S 7 ; Ralph Shcrratt , 1914 ; J . Hothersall , I . G . 1161 ; and John Allison , 204 . After reading and confirming the minutes , Bro . James Robinson , J . W . 430 , was successfully balloted / or to become a member of the lodge , after which the ballot was taken lor Mr . Charles Victor Anger , and declared to be in
his favour , and he was afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who , considering it was his first attempt to perform the ceremony , did it remarkabl y well- Bro . Lisenden delivered the E . A . charge to the Initiate . Bro . Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., having previously given a notice of motion , now proposed " That the sum of £ 10 10 s , be voted from the lodge funds towards the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution . " The resolution was carried , and there being no further business "hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards supped together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , including that of " The Health of Bro . Anger , " who suitably acknowledged the compliment .
—~^—BIRKENHEAD . —Combermere Lodge ( No . G 05 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., at the Queen ' s Hotel , when there was an attendance of about 60 brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . R . Simm , the retiring VV . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . T . Shaw , P . M . j G . J . Davies , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ;
A . E . Coveney , P . M . ; C . S . Staley , P . M . ; VV . S . Stanton , P . M . 1289 ; G . Alistcr , W . M . 127 G ; S . Jones , P . M . 477 ; Amos A . Gass , 157 6 ; R . Jones , Sec 1276 ; T . C . Thorburn , VV . M . 477 ; Theodore H . Tebbs , 477 ; R . Parry , 1276 ; T . Leighton , P . M . 1325 j J . Lee , 1675 j G . Mason , J . W . 127 GJ G . Lloyd , 477 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . West Lane ; D . B . Risk , 241 j VV . H . Jones , 241 ; J . B . Sparke , P . M . 21 G ; S . H . Smith , P . M . 26 S ; J . P . Thompson , P . M . 477 ; A . Fairclough , S . W . 447 j . W .
Simms , 477 ; T . E . Tomlinson , P . M . 1013 ; J . G . Aliston , 786 ; J . B . Cruickshank , 786 ; and others . The chair of presiding officer was taken by Bro . G . J . Davies , P . M ., who in a most effective and superior manner duly installed Bro . Owen Jones as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were subsequently
invested : Bros . J . R . Simm , I . P . M . ; I . M . Bleakley , S . W . ; James Clarke , J . W . j J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourteenth time ); A . E . Coveney , P . M ., Sec ; George Grant , S . D . ; James Gamlin , J . D . ; VV . E . Clayton , I . G . ; Thomas Evans , D . C ; Thomas Cockcroft , S . S . ; John Powell , J . S . j Phipps , Org . ; and Bro . J . Holtaway was elected Tyler . Before the close of
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the business , Bro . J . R . Simm , I . P . M ., was presented with an exceedingly chaste Past Master ' s jewel . An excellent banquet was served by the proprietor of the Queen's Hotel , and during the evening a musical programme was provided by Bros . Rowlands , R . Parry , E . G . Mason , D . Williams , J . G . Jones , E . J . Davies , J . C . Jones , and J . Lee .
STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , when there were present Bros . John Baker , W . M . ; James Senior , I . P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; | ohn Mottram , S . W . ; Edward J . Mousley , J . W . ; F . VVoolley , Sec ; S . E . Fowke , P . M ., D . C ; J . Wooldridge , S . D . ; T . Ritrbv , J . D .: J . Bervon , Org . ; VV . D . Batkin ,
I . G . ; H . Thorn and W . Brown , Stwds . ; R . Tomlinson , Tyler ; N . Joyce , S . Moss , F . Tayler , T . Masters , F . Espley , T . B . Mottram , R . Sudbury , A . C . Ward , S . S . Plant , and J . J . Tomlinson . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Taylor was passed by the VV . M . to the Fellow Craft
Degree . The brethren then proceeded to the election of a W . M . forthe ensuing year , and theirchoice was unanimous in favour of Bro . John Mottram , S . W ., who in suitable terms thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . N . Joyce was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bros . R . Tomlinson , Prov . G . Asst . Tyler , and J . J . Tomlinson were elected Tvler and Asst . Tyler
respectively . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was afterwards closed in the customary form . ————WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1290 ) . —On Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., the members of the above lodge met for installation purposes at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , where Bro . R . Winstanley Taylor was placed in the W . M . ' s chair for the ensuing year , the
ceremony being performed by Bro . W . Jones , who retired from the position on this occasion . The officers invested were Bros . William Jones , P . M ., I . P . M . ; William Kinsey , S . W . ; J . J . Ramsay , J . W . ; VV . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected for the fifth time ); T . G . Fisher , P . M ., M . C . ; T . A . Whitney , Sec ; VV . A . Boylctt , S . D . ; J . Fearnctt , J . D . ; S . H . Jones , I . G . ; and T . Price , S . S . Amongst the visitors were Bros , the Rev . T . VV . Richardson ,
Prov . G . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; Eaton Batty , 1 G 09 ; Longbottom , Prov . G . S , j Wilkinson , VV . M . ioS 6 ; and T . Hatton , P . M . 203 . The brethren , after business , proceeded to Liverpool and dined at the Canton Hotel , Victoria-street , where the catering of Bro . Vines gave ample satisfaction . A valuable presentation of jewellery was made to Bro . VV . Jones , and , through him , to Mrs . Jones , during the day ' s proceedings .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge held its last regular meeting of the season on the 20 th inst . at the Lion Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . Moody , W . M . j Davcy . S . W . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx .. Sec ; Spearing , S . D . ; Wheatley , J . D . 5 Hollands , I . G . ; T .
C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx .. D . of C . ; Jessctt , P . M ., W . S . ; Ealcs , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Tozcr , of the Lebanon Lodge , was a visitor . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed Bro . Kundry was passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Davis and Clark having been balloted for were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the VV . M .
Bro . Davey , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Hopwood unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The bye-laws having been read , a Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for the very excellent manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . The lodge was then ebsed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed . ¦
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 14 th inst . at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Burraeeroad , Bro . G . Kenneday , VV . M ., in thechair , supported by the following officers and others : Bros . T . Holleyman , I . P . M . ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; Rev . C . Reilty , Chap . ;
W . Mould , J . W . ; VV . Gee , Treas . ; A . Fisher , Sec ; A . Rowley , S . D . ; J . Pernell , J . D . j W . Maule , I . G . ; J . Bilton and H . Sivinerd , Stwds . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . joo ; R . S . Smith , VV . M . 13 ; VV . Akers . J . W . 13 ; W . Kees , S . W . 913 ; W . J . Rainer , 127 ; VV . N . Berridge , 1066 ; G . Smith , 13 ; and J . Wood , 381 . The minutes beingconfirmed , Sergt . J . Flack was balloted
for successfully , and initiated into Masonry , after which Bro . Cooltsley was raised , both ceremonies being admirably performed by the VV . M . and his oficers . A well-deserved presentation was then made by the W . M . to Bro Fisher on his promotion to Master Gunner at Gibraltar , to which place he goes at the end of the present month . The presentation consisted of a massive silver tea service , bearing the
following inscription : " Presented to Bro . A . E . Fisher by the United Military Lodge , No . 153 G , for valuable services rendered as Secretary . Plumstcid , March , 18 S 4 . " In making the presentation the Worshipful Master spoke in eulogistic terms of the many services Bro . Fisher had rendered . On learning that their brother was about to go to another and more extended sphere of usefulness in her
Majesty s service at Gibraltar , the members determined that he should not _ go away without some token of their esteem and admiration , and he could assure him that every brother of the lodge tendered him their heartfelt wishes for his health , happiness , and prosperity wherever he might go . He felt that Bro . Fisher would not esteem their presentation merely for its intrinsic value , but as a remembrance of the
many happy hours he had spent with his comrades and brethren of the United Military Lodge . The W . M . then formally made the presentation , saying : Bro . Fisher , on behalf of the brethren of this lodge I present you with this testimonial , and trust that in the years to come you will look upon it as a token of the esteem and regard in which you were held by your brethren of the United Military Lodge , and I can assure you that you take with you into your new
sphere of life the hearty good wishes not only only of myself , but of every brother of the lodge . Bro . Fisher could only thank the W . M . and brethren for their very handsome and valuable present . When he took ollice he meant to do the work well , for he considered that if the work was worth doing at all it was worth doing well . He was pleased to find that his services had been appreciated , and should ever remember the unremitted kindness ol
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LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE . — ( No . 1962 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros Walter C . Claridge , VV . M . ; G . C . Matthams , S . W . ; A . Haig Brown , J . W . ; A . McDowall , I . P . M . ; N . Green , P . M . and Sec ; A . H . Sandle , S . D . ; L . V . Walker , I . G . ; J . C . Tilt , 1 st Stwd . j
Jno . Geen , 2 nd Stwd . ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; Levey , Tayton , Rix , Gregory , Morris , Bell , Beard , Kitchingman , Wright , Heward , McNish , Hinton , Bokenham , and Nuding . Visitors : Bros . G . H . Bishop , D . ofC 19 G 5 ; F . VV . Hancock , W . S . 54 S ; R . London , 7 6 j L . Turner , 159 SJ H . Nuding , VV . M . 140 ; and G . L . Linom , 173 . The lodge was opened in the customary manner , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Wricht was passed to the Degree of F . C . The
Treasurer , Bro . \ V . McDougall , being absent through domestic bereavement , the Secretary was instructed to write him a letter of condolence . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bros . Sandle , McNish , Bokenham , Walker , Nuding , and others contributing to the harmony of the meeting , and the brethren spending a very enjoyable evening .
EARL OF MORNINGTON LODGE ( No . 2000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , under the direction of Bro . Dr . Lavies , W . M . The acting officers were Bros . Capt . Philips , S . W . ; Dr . Griffith , J . W . ; Canon Harford , Chap . ; Davison , Treas . ; Hodson , Sec ; Lavies , S . D . ; C . Trollope , J . D ; Bros . Braine , D . C ;
Mitchell , Stwd . ; Ball , I . G . ; Austin , Tyler ; and Bros . A . Ball , Moss , Firth , Hood , and others . A number of distinguished brethren had been invited , and amongst those who attended were Bros . Sir Wm . Wyllie , Canon Harford , Capt . Lavies , Trollope , and others . The ceremonies of passing and raising were performed in a most impressive manner , the Worshipful Master after
the conferment of each degree reciting some remarkable lines , the effect of which upon those who heard ( hem will not soon be forgotten . For 20 years the high poetical talent of Bro . Dr . Lavies has been known to the literary world , and these beautiful verses are equal we think to anything formerly written by him . 'To form a true opinion of their force thev ought to be heard coming from his own lips .
The ceremonies were accompanied by music throughout , chiefl y written by the VV . M . The grand old ceremony of " calling off and on" was performed , and the brethren adjourned for tea and coffee for 10 minutes before the working of the Third Degree . After the closing of the lodge the brethren dined at the Holborn Restaurant , and during the evening some of the finest old English gices were c . xquisitly performed . ————
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . — The Inst meeting of the season of this new and highly successful lodge was held at Chiswick on the 10 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Everett , VV . M . Bro . Harry Furze was raised to the Sublime Degree , of a M . M . Bros . Hill , VVimpey , Brown , and VVilson were entrusted and duly passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Hughes and
Coward after being balloted for were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the W . M . performing the whole of the ceremonies in an admirable manner . 'The names of several new candidates were g iven in , and the Master stated it would be necessary to nave a lodge of emergency before the winter season began . There was not such a large attendance of the brethren as
usual , among the absentees being the S . W ., from illness , his place being filled by Bro . Harry Price , the Secretary . After the banquet the W . M . asked the brethren to excuse long speeches , for he was invited to the consecration ot the Abbey Lodge that night , but he felt it his duty to attend his own lodge , and do his work there . Several songs were given by the brethren . The toast of "The VV . M . " was
propostd by Bro . Dr . F . Laurence , the popular Treasurer and acting P . M . After the Master had responded in a few Well chosen words , he vacated his place , which was occupied by Bro . Lawrence , who proposed the toast of " The Officers . " "The Health ot the Visitors" was given from the chair . Bro . Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 , and
Bro . Parker , 1327 , responded , the former complimenting the lodge on its excellent working , and mentioned that he had learned something in one of the ceremonies from the brother occupying the same chair as himself . Bro . Parker observed that he had been there before , and always enjoyed the working and hospitality of the Chiswick Lodge . The J . W . responded for "The Officers . "
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . W . II . Russell , presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Pearce , I . P . M . ; F . Plowman , S . W . j F . H . Hallett , J . W . ; F . Rossitcr , P . M ., Treas . ; E . VV . J . Hcnnah , P . M ., Sec ; T . VV . Markwick , J . D ., acting S . D . ; F .
Duke , acting J . D . j C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 1184 , P . M ., D . C ; H- Gloyns , I . G . j and Leslie , Tyler j the brethren present being Bros . T . H . Cole , M . A ., P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; G . F . Wood , F . J . Parsons , C . Hallett , John Abram , Mus . Doc , T . J . Ruble , J . Hirst , P . P . G . D . Herefordshire , P . M . 338 ; S . Chandler , J . D . Hunter , VV . S . Allen , A . Bray , Peter Robinson , P . M . 201 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , a jewel was presented to the late Secretary , Bro . G . F . Wood , as a mark of the esteem of the brethren and in appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge , after which the W . M . very ably passed Bro . Herman Muscat to the Second Degree . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an admirably served supper . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured .
MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . T . Sauter , VV . M . ; II . Paulden , S . W . j J . Cliffe , J . VV . j Rev . P . Mains , P . M ., Chap , j John Roberts ,
P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , Treas . j G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec ; S . Lawton , S . D . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C ; also P . Ms . T . Shorrock , I . P . M . ; J . C . Hind , W . Bagnall , T . Fairrie , J . R . Lever , 3 i 7 J VV . Aldred , 350 j and J . Hill , 1403 J also Bros . Apostolu , I . Artingstall , Dearden , Gregory , Guest , Guthrie , Pass , Spencer , Steel , Sudlow , and Taylor .
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Visitors : Bros . Holford , W . M . 1077 j Dawson , P . M . 1219 ; Welsh , P . M . 1077 j Byway , W . M . 1633 ; Schofield , P . M . 1219 ; Holder , S . W . 935 ; Appelby , S . W . 1219 ; Littler , S . W . 1730 ; Conway , Treas . 152 ; Naphtali , 1147 ; and Roberts , Sec . 993 . After the usual preliminaries , the Rev . R . Hammond Cotton , M . A ., B . Sc , was initiated by Bro . John Roberts ,
P . M ., Treas ., Prov . G . D . C , the charge being given to the new initiate and Bro . B . Steel by Bro , Rev . P . Hains , P . M ., Chap . Bro . Steel was passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M . The working tools in each degree were presented by the J . W . The W . M . on behalf of the brethren presented a tea and coffee service to Bro . Thomas Shorrock , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services as
W . M . during 1 SS 3 , which Bro . Shorrock suitably acknowledged . Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which Bro . Rev . Hains in proposing the toast of " The Newly-Initiated Brother" made an impressive
speech on the grand principles of Freemasonry . In responding to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Dawson , P . M . 1219 , humourously referred to the brethren as his uncles , he having been initiated in 1219 , which was a daughter of 204 . With the Tyler ' s toast a most pleasant and agreeable meeting was brought to a close .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Bro . Bayley , the VV . M ., occupying the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Crcyson , I . P . M . ; Stanton , S . W . ; McRaith , J . W . ; Pilkington , Sec ; Nicholson , S . D . ; Thistlewaite , J . D . ; Hcald , I . G . ; and Shaw , S . S . The lodge having been
opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A discussion then followed as to the desirability of procuring a new lodge room , owing to the brethren having to quit their present place of meeting , consequent on alterations . It was eventually resolved , on the motion of the I . P . M ., seconded by the J . D ., that the W . M ., Wardens , and Secretary be appointed to meet
an equal number from the Rowley and Duke of Lancaster lodges , in order to decide what steps should be taken towards procuring fresh premises . On the motion of the I . P . M ., seconded b y the VV . M ., and supported b y Bros . P . Ms . Kelland and Atkinson , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Longman , P . M . and Sec . 1051 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., for his labours
in connection with the compiling and publishing of "The Lancaster Masonic Calendar . " Bro . Longman in acknowledging the compliment said he was heartily recompensed for all his labours by their warm appreciation of his services as expressed in the vote of thanks , and also by the favourable notice which
the calendar had received at the hands of the brethren . Their thanks were also due to Bro . Stanton , who had rendered him very material assistance in getting up the various data for work . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No , 317 ; . — The regular meeting took place on the 13 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , there being present Bros . W . J . Cunliffe , W . M . ; J . W . Edwards , S . W . ; R . R . Lisenden , J . W . ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., Treas . ; John Garsidc , Sec ; J . G . Elderton , S . D . j Walter Wood , ] . D ., acting I . G . ; Abraham Wild and Edward Smith ,
Stwds . ; James Sly , Tyler ; also Bros . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; John Smethurst , J . R . Lever , Daniel Donbavand , H . Walmsley , James Wilson , and Mark Vickcrs , P . Ms . ; Thomas Sumner , J . Smith , R . Bradshaw , J . Eckerslcy , Henry Samuels , J . Hopwood , J . Pearson , A , Wild , G . C . Fri ' ihling , E . Wihl , E . Chesworth , F . Warburton , S . 1 lamer , Hugh Kerr , and G . J . Roscoc . Visitors :
Bros , J . Robinson , J . W . 450 ; C . H . Hayhurst , 113 ; J . Blair , J . D . 13 S 7 ; Ralph Shcrratt , 1914 ; J . Hothersall , I . G . 1161 ; and John Allison , 204 . After reading and confirming the minutes , Bro . James Robinson , J . W . 430 , was successfully balloted / or to become a member of the lodge , after which the ballot was taken lor Mr . Charles Victor Anger , and declared to be in
his favour , and he was afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who , considering it was his first attempt to perform the ceremony , did it remarkabl y well- Bro . Lisenden delivered the E . A . charge to the Initiate . Bro . Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., having previously given a notice of motion , now proposed " That the sum of £ 10 10 s , be voted from the lodge funds towards the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution . " The resolution was carried , and there being no further business "hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards supped together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , including that of " The Health of Bro . Anger , " who suitably acknowledged the compliment .
—~^—BIRKENHEAD . —Combermere Lodge ( No . G 05 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., at the Queen ' s Hotel , when there was an attendance of about 60 brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . R . Simm , the retiring VV . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . T . Shaw , P . M . j G . J . Davies , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ;
A . E . Coveney , P . M . ; C . S . Staley , P . M . ; VV . S . Stanton , P . M . 1289 ; G . Alistcr , W . M . 127 G ; S . Jones , P . M . 477 ; Amos A . Gass , 157 6 ; R . Jones , Sec 1276 ; T . C . Thorburn , VV . M . 477 ; Theodore H . Tebbs , 477 ; R . Parry , 1276 ; T . Leighton , P . M . 1325 j J . Lee , 1675 j G . Mason , J . W . 127 GJ G . Lloyd , 477 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . West Lane ; D . B . Risk , 241 j VV . H . Jones , 241 ; J . B . Sparke , P . M . 21 G ; S . H . Smith , P . M . 26 S ; J . P . Thompson , P . M . 477 ; A . Fairclough , S . W . 447 j . W .
Simms , 477 ; T . E . Tomlinson , P . M . 1013 ; J . G . Aliston , 786 ; J . B . Cruickshank , 786 ; and others . The chair of presiding officer was taken by Bro . G . J . Davies , P . M ., who in a most effective and superior manner duly installed Bro . Owen Jones as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were subsequently
invested : Bros . J . R . Simm , I . P . M . ; I . M . Bleakley , S . W . ; James Clarke , J . W . j J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourteenth time ); A . E . Coveney , P . M ., Sec ; George Grant , S . D . ; James Gamlin , J . D . ; VV . E . Clayton , I . G . ; Thomas Evans , D . C ; Thomas Cockcroft , S . S . ; John Powell , J . S . j Phipps , Org . ; and Bro . J . Holtaway was elected Tyler . Before the close of
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the business , Bro . J . R . Simm , I . P . M ., was presented with an exceedingly chaste Past Master ' s jewel . An excellent banquet was served by the proprietor of the Queen's Hotel , and during the evening a musical programme was provided by Bros . Rowlands , R . Parry , E . G . Mason , D . Williams , J . G . Jones , E . J . Davies , J . C . Jones , and J . Lee .
STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , when there were present Bros . John Baker , W . M . ; James Senior , I . P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; | ohn Mottram , S . W . ; Edward J . Mousley , J . W . ; F . VVoolley , Sec ; S . E . Fowke , P . M ., D . C ; J . Wooldridge , S . D . ; T . Ritrbv , J . D .: J . Bervon , Org . ; VV . D . Batkin ,
I . G . ; H . Thorn and W . Brown , Stwds . ; R . Tomlinson , Tyler ; N . Joyce , S . Moss , F . Tayler , T . Masters , F . Espley , T . B . Mottram , R . Sudbury , A . C . Ward , S . S . Plant , and J . J . Tomlinson . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Taylor was passed by the VV . M . to the Fellow Craft
Degree . The brethren then proceeded to the election of a W . M . forthe ensuing year , and theirchoice was unanimous in favour of Bro . John Mottram , S . W ., who in suitable terms thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . N . Joyce was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bros . R . Tomlinson , Prov . G . Asst . Tyler , and J . J . Tomlinson were elected Tvler and Asst . Tyler
respectively . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was afterwards closed in the customary form . ————WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1290 ) . —On Thursday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., the members of the above lodge met for installation purposes at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , where Bro . R . Winstanley Taylor was placed in the W . M . ' s chair for the ensuing year , the
ceremony being performed by Bro . W . Jones , who retired from the position on this occasion . The officers invested were Bros . William Jones , P . M ., I . P . M . ; William Kinsey , S . W . ; J . J . Ramsay , J . W . ; VV . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected for the fifth time ); T . G . Fisher , P . M ., M . C . ; T . A . Whitney , Sec ; VV . A . Boylctt , S . D . ; J . Fearnctt , J . D . ; S . H . Jones , I . G . ; and T . Price , S . S . Amongst the visitors were Bros , the Rev . T . VV . Richardson ,
Prov . G . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; Eaton Batty , 1 G 09 ; Longbottom , Prov . G . S , j Wilkinson , VV . M . ioS 6 ; and T . Hatton , P . M . 203 . The brethren , after business , proceeded to Liverpool and dined at the Canton Hotel , Victoria-street , where the catering of Bro . Vines gave ample satisfaction . A valuable presentation of jewellery was made to Bro . VV . Jones , and , through him , to Mrs . Jones , during the day ' s proceedings .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge held its last regular meeting of the season on the 20 th inst . at the Lion Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . Moody , W . M . j Davcy . S . W . ; J . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx .. Sec ; Spearing , S . D . ; Wheatley , J . D . 5 Hollands , I . G . ; T .
C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx .. D . of C . ; Jessctt , P . M ., W . S . ; Ealcs , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Tozcr , of the Lebanon Lodge , was a visitor . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed Bro . Kundry was passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Davis and Clark having been balloted for were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the VV . M .
Bro . Davey , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Hopwood unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The bye-laws having been read , a Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for the very excellent manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . The lodge was then ebsed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed . ¦
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 14 th inst . at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Burraeeroad , Bro . G . Kenneday , VV . M ., in thechair , supported by the following officers and others : Bros . T . Holleyman , I . P . M . ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; Rev . C . Reilty , Chap . ;
W . Mould , J . W . ; VV . Gee , Treas . ; A . Fisher , Sec ; A . Rowley , S . D . ; J . Pernell , J . D . j W . Maule , I . G . ; J . Bilton and H . Sivinerd , Stwds . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . joo ; R . S . Smith , VV . M . 13 ; VV . Akers . J . W . 13 ; W . Kees , S . W . 913 ; W . J . Rainer , 127 ; VV . N . Berridge , 1066 ; G . Smith , 13 ; and J . Wood , 381 . The minutes beingconfirmed , Sergt . J . Flack was balloted
for successfully , and initiated into Masonry , after which Bro . Cooltsley was raised , both ceremonies being admirably performed by the VV . M . and his oficers . A well-deserved presentation was then made by the W . M . to Bro Fisher on his promotion to Master Gunner at Gibraltar , to which place he goes at the end of the present month . The presentation consisted of a massive silver tea service , bearing the
following inscription : " Presented to Bro . A . E . Fisher by the United Military Lodge , No . 153 G , for valuable services rendered as Secretary . Plumstcid , March , 18 S 4 . " In making the presentation the Worshipful Master spoke in eulogistic terms of the many services Bro . Fisher had rendered . On learning that their brother was about to go to another and more extended sphere of usefulness in her
Majesty s service at Gibraltar , the members determined that he should not _ go away without some token of their esteem and admiration , and he could assure him that every brother of the lodge tendered him their heartfelt wishes for his health , happiness , and prosperity wherever he might go . He felt that Bro . Fisher would not esteem their presentation merely for its intrinsic value , but as a remembrance of the
many happy hours he had spent with his comrades and brethren of the United Military Lodge . The W . M . then formally made the presentation , saying : Bro . Fisher , on behalf of the brethren of this lodge I present you with this testimonial , and trust that in the years to come you will look upon it as a token of the esteem and regard in which you were held by your brethren of the United Military Lodge , and I can assure you that you take with you into your new
sphere of life the hearty good wishes not only only of myself , but of every brother of the lodge . Bro . Fisher could only thank the W . M . and brethren for their very handsome and valuable present . When he took ollice he meant to do the work well , for he considered that if the work was worth doing at all it was worth doing well . He was pleased to find that his services had been appreciated , and should ever remember the unremitted kindness ol