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JU PORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 5 'S Scotland S District Gram - Lodge of Bengal 517 freemasonry in New South Wales 519 jfasonic Notes and Queries S' 9 freemasonry in South Africa .. 519 The Onward Progrcssof English Freemasonry 520 j \ Complaint from Our Soldier Brethren 521 C OIIKESPONDEN ' . — Bogus Decorations ~ , The Grand Masonic Gathering at Plymouth 522 Memorial to the late Rev . J . R . Thomas 523 Masonic Pic-nic in Liverpool 523 Masonic Excursion at Birkenhend . 523 Masonic Pic-nic at Bootle 523 Obituary ' . 5 3 United Grand Lodge 524 Lodge Meetings for nextweek -.- 524 Advertisements ..... S ' oSUs ^ oS ^ S 52 ° S 7 5
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Craft Itratuin GARSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . — A special meeting of the Garston and Woolton members connected with the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , was held at the Garston Hotel , Garston , near Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the object of the special gathering being to
present Bro . Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M ., with a testimonial in remembrance of his very successful chair year , and also as a token of respect and esteem for ' him , both as a member of the lodge and in his official capacity as medical officer of health for the district . A very
sumptuous repast was furnished to the brethren in the lodge room , the table being greatly beautified by a choice collection of plants sent by Bro . J . Meredith , 1182 , of " The Vineyard , " Garston , whose kindness on occasions like this has more than once been displayed . Bro . W : Humphries ,
W . M . 1013 , and Sec . 220 , occupied the chair , and amongst the other members and friends of the lodge present were Bros . Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M . j J : Hughes , S . W . ; S . Tickle , I . G . ; J . Tevvke ' sbury , S . S . ; G . Price , J . S . ; J . W . Clarke , Org . ; W . C . Lawson , W . Newall ,
Hatch , Hillj , S . Hardy , Robinson , Sharpies , Arthur , J . B . MacKenzic , ' and others . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Humphries , in a few well-chosen and eloquent words , referred to the special business of the evening , and dwelt at some length upon the great and
leading princip les of Freemasonry . After referring to the many excellent qualities which had distinguished Bro 7 Dr . Worthington , he called upon Bro . Tickle to' make the presentation , which consisted of a very valuable microscope , subscribed for by'the Garston " and Woolton
members of the Lodge of Harmony , to commemorate the " passing' through the chair" of the first W . M . who was actually' resident in and connected with' the interests of Garston . Bro . Tickle said he felt ' very grateful for the honourable position in which he had been placed , in
being privileged to make that presentation to Bro . Worthington . ' The presentation was exceedingly appropriate , inasmuch as the microscope would doubtless greatly assist Bro . Worthington in the performance of his duties as niedical officer . He also referred to the courtesy
and efficiency which had marked Bro . Worthington ' s occupancy of the W . M ' s . chair , and concluded by formally presenting him with the microscope , which bore the . following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . J . V . Worthington , P . M ., by the Garston and Woolton members ,
as a mark of their high esteem for his valuable services as W . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 . " Bro . Worthington said he felt unable to express sufficiently his thanks for the very handsome gift . It would be exceedingly useful to him in his duties as medical officer of health
and it would always remind him of the great kindness shown him by the members of No . 32 o . So long as he had been connected with the lodge , everything had worked smoothly , and thuy had had little or no dissension . The offices had worked remarkably well , and he had a 'l the more pleasure in his position that evening
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as he was the first W . M . from Garston , who had ever occupied the chair during the 8 $ years of its existence , and 15 of which had been attached to Garston . That expression of brotherly affection and esteem would always be cherished by him . Bro . Humphries
afterwards gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro . C . Price , "The Members , " acknowledged by Bro . Robinson and Bro . Hardy . Bro . Worthington gave " The President of the Evening , " which was well received , and acknowledged by Bro . Humphries . " The Press , "
acknowledged by Bro . Mackenzie , 1182 , ( Freemason ) " TheWoolton Members , " given by Bro , Tickle , and a number of other toasts followed and the pleasant proceedings were greatly enlivened by a number of capitally rendered songs . WAVERTREE . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodgi
( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Coffee House , Wavertree , near Liverpool , and complete success attended the whole of the interesting
proceedings . The lodge occupies the proud position of being one of the best worked , and most influential of the suburban lodges in the neighbourhood of Liverpool , and as there was the largest , and most distinguished gathering of brethren on this occasion which has ever yet
been witnessed in 1182 , the greatest interest attached to the proceedings . Bro . J . W . Williams , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , supported by Bros . W . Woods , P . M . ; W . Pugh , P . M . ; S . Cookson , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; P . 11 . Thorn , P . M . ; J . A . Edginton , S . W . ;
T . B . Myers , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treas . ; J . G . Bales , Sec . : R . Martin , jun ., S . D . ; J . Williams , J . D . ; T . Davies , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; G . Musker , S . ; and P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 , acting Tyler . The members of the lodge present during the afternoon ' s proceedings were Bros .
J . Holmes , J . Bathgate , F . F . Jones , J . Haslam , A . D .. Hesketh , M . Parkes , T . Lincoln , N . Walker , W . Green , D . Kaye , J . C . Brew , S . Whitfield , H . Sawyer , W . Thomason , T . Snelson R . Pannock , J . T . Bullock , D . Morris , J . Pale , G . Collins , J . Jones , G . Marsh , R . Jones , S . C .
Newbold , A . Vaughan , A . Thomas , J . B . McKenzie , and others . The . following were the visitors present : —Bros . W . Doyle , P . J . G . D . ; T . Evans , I . P . M . 1356 ; E . O . C . RothwelLW . M . 1 . 35 * 5 ; R . Ing , P . M . 594 ; M . Corless , W . M . 673 ; J . Jones , P . M . 594 , 1393 ;
Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M . 220 ; C . Humphries , W . M . ioijjE . Kyle , P . M . 673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; H . Hunt , W . M . 504 ; C . Lei ghton , W . M . 1325 ; P . Askew , 1355 ; J . Seddon , 673 ; J . Whitfield , 594 ; J . R . ' ' Cave , 1394 ; E . Wilson , Sec . 1393 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ;
A . Woolnch , 135 6 ; W . Healing , J . W . 1094 ; W . C . Lawson , 220 ; G . W . Churnside , I . G . 1324 ; J . F . Hall , 673 ; W . J . Davies , 701 ; J . Winsor , S . D . 241 ; John Winsor , 241 ; R . Hulme ; 673 ; D . Jackson , 673 ; J . VV . Williams , 1356 ; J . T . Alston , 201 ; ; T . S .
Atkinson , 594 , C . Walton , 1356 ; H . Turner , 1356 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . William Pugh , P . M . of the lodge , who proceeded to instal Bro . j . A . Edginton , as the Worshipful Master
for the ensuing year . Bro . Pugh has frequently given evidence of his ability , and thorough efficiency as a Mason , but the manner in which he performed the impressive ceremony on tin ' s occasion was the most striking evidence he has yet given of his Masonic capabilities . The
following brethren were subsequently invested by the W . M . as his officers : —Bros . J . W Williams , I . P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., J . W . ; W . Brown , Treas . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; T . Davies , S . D . ; G . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; W . Thomason , S . ; T . Snelson , J . S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; P . Larsen ,
Hon . Tyler . Immediately at the conclusion of the installation ceremonial , the newly chaired W . M . presented a very handsome P . M ' s . jewel to Bro . f . W . Williams , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge . He also referred to the exceedingly efficient manner in which Bro . Williams had performed the duties of the chair ,
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and to the prosperous [ nature of the year which he had enjoyed . Bro . Williams acknowledged the gift in a very eloquent and effective manner ; assuring the brethren that the remembrance of their kindness would always remind him of the duty which he owed to the Craft generally , and
to No . 1182 , in particular . It was unanimously resolved that the sum of ten guineas should be voted for the purpose of purchasing a jewel for presentation to Bro . J . G . Bales , who had , since the consecration of the Iodge , so admirably and faithfully fulfilled the duties of Secretary cf the
lodge . After the transaction of some further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , under the presidency of the W . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the I . P . M . ( Bro . Williams ) gave "The Health of the
W . M . who , in reply , said he hoped he would never give them cause to regret the choice of that evening . The W . M . then gave "The Health of the Installing Master , " referring specially to the thoroughly efficient manner in which he had performed the duties that day ,
aud Bro . Pugh , in response , alluded to the interest he had always taken in the present W . M ., and assured the brethren that he would ever continue to cherish a lively interest in the welfare of the lodge . The toasts of " The Past Masters" and " Visitors" were also given by the W . M ., and
Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., responded to the former . The latter was acknowledged by Bros . J . Jacobs , 724 ; Evans , I . P . M . 1356 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , W . M . 13 ^ 6 ; Morrison , 594 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1325 ; Humphries , W . M . 1013 ; Devaynes , P . M . 66 j -. Larsen . P . M . Ko ± ; and
H . Hunt , W . M . 594 . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated , and about 11 o ' clock on the following ( Thursday ) morning , 150 ladies and brethren started by special first-class carriages , from Lime-street Station of the London and North-Western Railway , for the purpose of
enjoying the annual " 1182 " pic-nic . The scene of the day ' s festivities was the Crown of the Overton Hills , in the neighbourhood of Frodsham , and as the weather was in every respect of the most delightful character , there was nothing whatever to mar the general enjoyment . The usual out-of-door amusements were
furnished , and Mr . Rigby , ( mine host ) at the top of the hill , attended carefully and satisfactorily to the " creature comforts" of the visitors . Mirth , music , dancing , games , pleasant rambles and a " thousand and one" other features made up a capital day ' s out , and the party returned safely to town at a comparatively early hour .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — On Saturday , August 15 th , the regular meeting of this lodge was held . Bro . W . Hammond , P . G . Steward Middlesex , P . M . 201 , W . M . ; presided . Mr . John Howe was initiated , Bros . Dench , J . Brogden , W . Middleton , Shackleton .
and C . W . Bates were passed to the second degree . The sum of £ 5 was voted to the Male Annuity Fund , and a gold bar to the P . M . jnwel of Bro . John Thomas Moss , P . G . Reg Middlesex , P . M ., as a mark of respect , and to show that he had served the office of W . M . for
two years . Bros . F . Burdett , R . W . Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; and J . C . Parkinson , D . Prov . G . M . Middlesex , were elected honorary members . Bro . W . Hammond , W . M ., was unanimously reelected W . M . The brethren partook of a capital banquet . Great praise was given to the W . M .
for his excellent rendering of the ceremonies . There were present during the afternoon , besides those already named , Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M . 1423 , S . W . ; J . Hammond , P . M , as J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Hopwood , P . M .
J . C . Woodwin , P . M . ; C . W . Fox , I . G . ; H . Potta , P . M . ; H . Gloster , C . Heitzmann , J . J . Marsh , Tucker , J . Lawrence , T . W . Stone , D . Steinhauer , T . Archer , W . Mitchell , E . Locking and J . Hurst . T 0 R 0 . UAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The
brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting on Friday , 21 th inst , at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . James Murray , S . W ., the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form by W . Bro . T . Perry , I . P . M ., ami the W . M . elect was presented to receive the ceremony of installation . Having been obligated
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .
JU PORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 5 'S Scotland S District Gram - Lodge of Bengal 517 freemasonry in New South Wales 519 jfasonic Notes and Queries S' 9 freemasonry in South Africa .. 519 The Onward Progrcssof English Freemasonry 520 j \ Complaint from Our Soldier Brethren 521 C OIIKESPONDEN ' . — Bogus Decorations ~ , The Grand Masonic Gathering at Plymouth 522 Memorial to the late Rev . J . R . Thomas 523 Masonic Pic-nic in Liverpool 523 Masonic Excursion at Birkenhend . 523 Masonic Pic-nic at Bootle 523 Obituary ' . 5 3 United Grand Lodge 524 Lodge Meetings for nextweek -.- 524 Advertisements ..... S ' oSUs ^ oS ^ S 52 ° S 7 5
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft Itratuin GARSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . — A special meeting of the Garston and Woolton members connected with the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , was held at the Garston Hotel , Garston , near Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the object of the special gathering being to
present Bro . Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M ., with a testimonial in remembrance of his very successful chair year , and also as a token of respect and esteem for ' him , both as a member of the lodge and in his official capacity as medical officer of health for the district . A very
sumptuous repast was furnished to the brethren in the lodge room , the table being greatly beautified by a choice collection of plants sent by Bro . J . Meredith , 1182 , of " The Vineyard , " Garston , whose kindness on occasions like this has more than once been displayed . Bro . W : Humphries ,
W . M . 1013 , and Sec . 220 , occupied the chair , and amongst the other members and friends of the lodge present were Bros . Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M . j J : Hughes , S . W . ; S . Tickle , I . G . ; J . Tevvke ' sbury , S . S . ; G . Price , J . S . ; J . W . Clarke , Org . ; W . C . Lawson , W . Newall ,
Hatch , Hillj , S . Hardy , Robinson , Sharpies , Arthur , J . B . MacKenzic , ' and others . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Humphries , in a few well-chosen and eloquent words , referred to the special business of the evening , and dwelt at some length upon the great and
leading princip les of Freemasonry . After referring to the many excellent qualities which had distinguished Bro 7 Dr . Worthington , he called upon Bro . Tickle to' make the presentation , which consisted of a very valuable microscope , subscribed for by'the Garston " and Woolton
members of the Lodge of Harmony , to commemorate the " passing' through the chair" of the first W . M . who was actually' resident in and connected with' the interests of Garston . Bro . Tickle said he felt ' very grateful for the honourable position in which he had been placed , in
being privileged to make that presentation to Bro . Worthington . ' The presentation was exceedingly appropriate , inasmuch as the microscope would doubtless greatly assist Bro . Worthington in the performance of his duties as niedical officer . He also referred to the courtesy
and efficiency which had marked Bro . Worthington ' s occupancy of the W . M ' s . chair , and concluded by formally presenting him with the microscope , which bore the . following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . J . V . Worthington , P . M ., by the Garston and Woolton members ,
as a mark of their high esteem for his valuable services as W . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 . " Bro . Worthington said he felt unable to express sufficiently his thanks for the very handsome gift . It would be exceedingly useful to him in his duties as medical officer of health
and it would always remind him of the great kindness shown him by the members of No . 32 o . So long as he had been connected with the lodge , everything had worked smoothly , and thuy had had little or no dissension . The offices had worked remarkably well , and he had a 'l the more pleasure in his position that evening
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as he was the first W . M . from Garston , who had ever occupied the chair during the 8 $ years of its existence , and 15 of which had been attached to Garston . That expression of brotherly affection and esteem would always be cherished by him . Bro . Humphries
afterwards gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro . C . Price , "The Members , " acknowledged by Bro . Robinson and Bro . Hardy . Bro . Worthington gave " The President of the Evening , " which was well received , and acknowledged by Bro . Humphries . " The Press , "
acknowledged by Bro . Mackenzie , 1182 , ( Freemason ) " TheWoolton Members , " given by Bro , Tickle , and a number of other toasts followed and the pleasant proceedings were greatly enlivened by a number of capitally rendered songs . WAVERTREE . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodgi
( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Coffee House , Wavertree , near Liverpool , and complete success attended the whole of the interesting
proceedings . The lodge occupies the proud position of being one of the best worked , and most influential of the suburban lodges in the neighbourhood of Liverpool , and as there was the largest , and most distinguished gathering of brethren on this occasion which has ever yet
been witnessed in 1182 , the greatest interest attached to the proceedings . Bro . J . W . Williams , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , supported by Bros . W . Woods , P . M . ; W . Pugh , P . M . ; S . Cookson , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; P . 11 . Thorn , P . M . ; J . A . Edginton , S . W . ;
T . B . Myers , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treas . ; J . G . Bales , Sec . : R . Martin , jun ., S . D . ; J . Williams , J . D . ; T . Davies , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; G . Musker , S . ; and P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 , acting Tyler . The members of the lodge present during the afternoon ' s proceedings were Bros .
J . Holmes , J . Bathgate , F . F . Jones , J . Haslam , A . D .. Hesketh , M . Parkes , T . Lincoln , N . Walker , W . Green , D . Kaye , J . C . Brew , S . Whitfield , H . Sawyer , W . Thomason , T . Snelson R . Pannock , J . T . Bullock , D . Morris , J . Pale , G . Collins , J . Jones , G . Marsh , R . Jones , S . C .
Newbold , A . Vaughan , A . Thomas , J . B . McKenzie , and others . The . following were the visitors present : —Bros . W . Doyle , P . J . G . D . ; T . Evans , I . P . M . 1356 ; E . O . C . RothwelLW . M . 1 . 35 * 5 ; R . Ing , P . M . 594 ; M . Corless , W . M . 673 ; J . Jones , P . M . 594 , 1393 ;
Dr . J . V . Worthington , I . P . M . 220 ; C . Humphries , W . M . ioijjE . Kyle , P . M . 673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; H . Hunt , W . M . 504 ; C . Lei ghton , W . M . 1325 ; P . Askew , 1355 ; J . Seddon , 673 ; J . Whitfield , 594 ; J . R . ' ' Cave , 1394 ; E . Wilson , Sec . 1393 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ;
A . Woolnch , 135 6 ; W . Healing , J . W . 1094 ; W . C . Lawson , 220 ; G . W . Churnside , I . G . 1324 ; J . F . Hall , 673 ; W . J . Davies , 701 ; J . Winsor , S . D . 241 ; John Winsor , 241 ; R . Hulme ; 673 ; D . Jackson , 673 ; J . VV . Williams , 1356 ; J . T . Alston , 201 ; ; T . S .
Atkinson , 594 , C . Walton , 1356 ; H . Turner , 1356 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . William Pugh , P . M . of the lodge , who proceeded to instal Bro . j . A . Edginton , as the Worshipful Master
for the ensuing year . Bro . Pugh has frequently given evidence of his ability , and thorough efficiency as a Mason , but the manner in which he performed the impressive ceremony on tin ' s occasion was the most striking evidence he has yet given of his Masonic capabilities . The
following brethren were subsequently invested by the W . M . as his officers : —Bros . J . W Williams , I . P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., J . W . ; W . Brown , Treas . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; T . Davies , S . D . ; G . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; W . Thomason , S . ; T . Snelson , J . S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; P . Larsen ,
Hon . Tyler . Immediately at the conclusion of the installation ceremonial , the newly chaired W . M . presented a very handsome P . M ' s . jewel to Bro . f . W . Williams , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge . He also referred to the exceedingly efficient manner in which Bro . Williams had performed the duties of the chair ,
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and to the prosperous [ nature of the year which he had enjoyed . Bro . Williams acknowledged the gift in a very eloquent and effective manner ; assuring the brethren that the remembrance of their kindness would always remind him of the duty which he owed to the Craft generally , and
to No . 1182 , in particular . It was unanimously resolved that the sum of ten guineas should be voted for the purpose of purchasing a jewel for presentation to Bro . J . G . Bales , who had , since the consecration of the Iodge , so admirably and faithfully fulfilled the duties of Secretary cf the
lodge . After the transaction of some further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , under the presidency of the W . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the I . P . M . ( Bro . Williams ) gave "The Health of the
W . M . who , in reply , said he hoped he would never give them cause to regret the choice of that evening . The W . M . then gave "The Health of the Installing Master , " referring specially to the thoroughly efficient manner in which he had performed the duties that day ,
aud Bro . Pugh , in response , alluded to the interest he had always taken in the present W . M ., and assured the brethren that he would ever continue to cherish a lively interest in the welfare of the lodge . The toasts of " The Past Masters" and " Visitors" were also given by the W . M ., and
Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., responded to the former . The latter was acknowledged by Bros . J . Jacobs , 724 ; Evans , I . P . M . 1356 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , W . M . 13 ^ 6 ; Morrison , 594 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1325 ; Humphries , W . M . 1013 ; Devaynes , P . M . 66 j -. Larsen . P . M . Ko ± ; and
H . Hunt , W . M . 594 . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated , and about 11 o ' clock on the following ( Thursday ) morning , 150 ladies and brethren started by special first-class carriages , from Lime-street Station of the London and North-Western Railway , for the purpose of
enjoying the annual " 1182 " pic-nic . The scene of the day ' s festivities was the Crown of the Overton Hills , in the neighbourhood of Frodsham , and as the weather was in every respect of the most delightful character , there was nothing whatever to mar the general enjoyment . The usual out-of-door amusements were
furnished , and Mr . Rigby , ( mine host ) at the top of the hill , attended carefully and satisfactorily to the " creature comforts" of the visitors . Mirth , music , dancing , games , pleasant rambles and a " thousand and one" other features made up a capital day ' s out , and the party returned safely to town at a comparatively early hour .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — On Saturday , August 15 th , the regular meeting of this lodge was held . Bro . W . Hammond , P . G . Steward Middlesex , P . M . 201 , W . M . ; presided . Mr . John Howe was initiated , Bros . Dench , J . Brogden , W . Middleton , Shackleton .
and C . W . Bates were passed to the second degree . The sum of £ 5 was voted to the Male Annuity Fund , and a gold bar to the P . M . jnwel of Bro . John Thomas Moss , P . G . Reg Middlesex , P . M ., as a mark of respect , and to show that he had served the office of W . M . for
two years . Bros . F . Burdett , R . W . Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; and J . C . Parkinson , D . Prov . G . M . Middlesex , were elected honorary members . Bro . W . Hammond , W . M ., was unanimously reelected W . M . The brethren partook of a capital banquet . Great praise was given to the W . M .
for his excellent rendering of the ceremonies . There were present during the afternoon , besides those already named , Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M . 1423 , S . W . ; J . Hammond , P . M , as J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Hopwood , P . M .
J . C . Woodwin , P . M . ; C . W . Fox , I . G . ; H . Potta , P . M . ; H . Gloster , C . Heitzmann , J . J . Marsh , Tucker , J . Lawrence , T . W . Stone , D . Steinhauer , T . Archer , W . Mitchell , E . Locking and J . Hurst . T 0 R 0 . UAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The
brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting on Friday , 21 th inst , at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . James Murray , S . W ., the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form by W . Bro . T . Perry , I . P . M ., ami the W . M . elect was presented to receive the ceremony of installation . Having been obligated