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self a sort of conservatory in bringing out its many sprouts . He had much pleasure in presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him by the lodge in recognition of his valuable services . Bro . Willing , after some humorous remarks , said every officer of the lodge was so proficient in the duties , that there was really no call upon liim as Past Master for assistance . He was pleased

to notice , by the constant attendance of the younger members at the Lodge of Instruction , their anxiety to become proficient in the traditions of the Order . He had himself been fortunate enough to meet and to surround himself with personal friends , who had rallied round him at the foundation of thc two lodges , the Metropolitan and the Roval Savoy . He assured the brethren he left the chair

heartily congratulating himself on the prosperity of the lodge . To have been the first W . M . of such a lodge he considered a proud era in his life . The toast of "The Visitors" was then proposed by the W . M . He would not , time being so short , call upon them all to respond , but would couple with the toast the names of Bros . T . A . Adams , P . G . P ., and W . Clark ,

P . G . D . of C Norfolk . It being discovered that those brethren had retired , the W . M . said in their absence he would call upon Bros . Henry Lovegrove , W . M . 1777 ; Spiegal , W . M . 188 ; and Scott , I . P . M . 1178 . Between the toast and the reply , Bro . W . M . Stiles , who was loudly called for , favoured the brethren with a song ; one more suitable to A Masonic banquet we have never beard . Bro .

Lovegrove , in responding , said he was much surprised to be called upon Io speak first , for as W . M . of the youngest lodge , he thought he ought to have been thc lart . He thought all present would admit that Bro . Willing ' s working was most' satisfactory . He must add his expression of pleasure at the great progress made by the lodge . The number of initiates must have been very

gratifying . to the W . M ., especially as they were so happy together as to cause thc I . P . M . to say that they would be sorry to lose a single member . Bros . Spiegal anel Stock also briefly replied . The W . M . ncxt proposed " The Initiates , " which he considered the most important toast next to the M . W . G . M . He trusted that they would find the science sufficiently interesting as to make them strive to

their utmost to grasp the whole workings of the Craft , and aim to occupy the same chair he had that evening the pleasure to fill . Each of the initiates replied , expressing his pride and happiness at being admitted into the lodge , and expressed a wish to become worthy members of the Craft . The W . M . then referred to the presence of Bro . Hedges , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for

Girls , for the honour of whose visit he would propose a toast not on the toast list . He asked them to drink to " The Health of the Masonic Charities , " coupled with thc name of their Bro . Hedges . Bro . Hedges , in reply , said : W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , it is with the greatest pleasure that I rise to respond to this toast . When I sec so many brethren around me , who have done so much for the

Charities , I should indeed bc wanting were I to allow this occasion to pass without tendering to them my grateful thanks . I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to remark , that between the three Charities , one of which I have the honour to represent , there are from 600 to 700 recipients . With so large a claim upon their resources , I would impress upon the brethren the great necessity of

their continued support . He had the authority of the W . M . for stating that it was his ( Bro . Douglass ' s ) intention to act as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on which occasion he was sure they would see that he would be well supported . Last year Bro . Willing acted as Steward for the Girls' School , and he took this opportunity of giving that popular brother his best

thanks . In proposing the toast of " The T reasurcr , Secretary , and the rest of the Officers , " the W . M . remarked that they had all worked so well , that it required but few remarks from him . He considered himself particularly fortunate in having so able an Installing Master , and he begged to thank Bro . Willing for the many valuable services he had so repeatedly rendered . He also

thanked Bro . Stiles for the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of Secretary . Bro . Willing considered that he had been amply thanked for what he had done . He should have been powerless without the assistance of the officers , particularly of Bro . Stiles . Bro . Stiles said he would endeavour to be as brief as their woithy and esteemed Treasurer had been . He was very thankful for his re-appointment , as he was very prouel to be

Secretary of such a lodge . In the short space of eighteen months he was proud to say that they had cleared off all debts , and that the Treasurer had a balance in hand of £ 40 . Bro . Willing , as first Worshipful Master , and followed by such a one as Bro . Douglass , they could do nothing but prosper . He felt great priele at being connected with this lodge . Bros . Clemow , Jones , Holt , anel others replied , the Tyler's toast bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting nf this lodge was held nn Monday , the 24 th inst ., at 34 , Denmark-street . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Robt . Whitfield , assisted by his officers , viz .: Bros . M . Corbett , I . P . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ; John G . Smith , J . W . ; Edwd . Udeiell , Sec . ; H . S . Bird , as S . D . ; J . Moult , J . D . ; R . F .

Cook , P . M . and D . C . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; R . Feny , Ore . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; D . Sinchir , P . M . ; B . P . Ord , P . M ., I . P . M . I 4 ? 7 ; Matthew Swinburne , J . Matthews , W . M . Pybus , W . B . Slee-, E . Shewbrnoks , Jas . f " . Utility , M . J . Wheatlcy , T . E . Brigham , G . G . DaviJson , A . Rhagg ,

and others . Visitors : Bros . W . S . Vaughan , W . M 166 4 F . II . Corder , S . W . 166 4 ; G . F . Charlton , J . W . 266 4 ; D G . Anderson , Sec . 1664 ; 11 . S . Bird , S . D . 1664 ; J . W Lowick , 1664 ; | . Braithwaite , S . W . 1427 ; W . D . Wad dell , 16 3 ; A . M . Loades , P . M . 24 ; R . Waugh , 1626 ; E . A Gibson , 424 ; L . Morris , 541 ; J . T . Ridley , 406 ; W . Col

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quhoun , 424 ; R . Colquhoun , 424 ; and W . H . Dunn , 1676 . After the minutes ol the previous meeting had been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . William Dalrymple and William Leach , proposed at last regular meeting , and they were declared unanimously elected . Both gentlemen being in attendance , and properly prepared , were admitted into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the

W . M . The working tools of the First Degree were given by the S . W ., anel the charge was delivered by the f . W . Bros . W . M . Pybus , H . B . Slee , and E . Shewbrooks ' were examined as to their proficiency as E . A pprentices , received the test of merit , and retired for preparation . Tne lodge was then opened in the Fellow Craft Degree , when Bros . Pybus , Slee , and Shewbrooks were again admitted , and

passed by the W . M . as F . C . ' s . The lodge was afterwards closed in the Second , and remained open in the First Degree . Bros . G . F . Westmacott , of Hengist Lodge , 195 , and W . H . Dunn , of St . Nicholas Lodge , 1676 , were proposed as joining members . The " Hearty good wishes "

of the visiting brethren were tendered to the W . M ., and the lodge was closed in love anel harmony at 9 . 30 p . m . An adjournment was made to the refreshment room , where the usual list of toasts was proposed , and several songs from the assembleel brethren contributed to the harmony of a very pleasant evening .

PENZANCE . —Mount Sinai Lodge ( No . 121 ) . —The members of this lodge held their monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , Nov . 19 th . Brethren present : Bros . W . H . Kinsman , I . P . M . ; J . Lovell , jun ., J . W . ; G . H . Small , S . ; F . Holman , S . D . ' ; M . Sampson , J . D . ; J . S . C . Simpson , D . C . ; F . Rodda , I . G . ; W . Colenso , S . ; G . Wedlake , S . ; J . Maxwell , P . M .

H . Carno , J . Johns , R . Laity , H . J . Oaten , C . C . Curnow , H . S . Hill , W . M . 223 ; J . Andrews , J . Vivian , jun . ; W . Alsop , P . M . 119 , Sun , Square , and Compasses ; J . Jewell , E . Whitney , J . Reynolds . Visiting brethren : Bros . J . Jackson , 70 ; R . Sholl , 450 ; and W . Harker , 314 . The lodge being opened in the First Degree , after the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been confirmed , Bro . W .

Alsop , P . M . of Sun , Square , and Compasses , No . 119 , Whitehaven , was balloted for , and accepted unanimously as a member of this lodge . The ne : rt business was that of initiating Mr . W . H . Ash . into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , which ceremony he went through with great creelit . The lodge was then closed , and opened in the Second Degree ; nothing for the good of Masonry

being required for this Degree , the lodge was then opened in the Third , and Bro . Joseph Vivian was then introduced to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., which ceremony he bore with great fortitude , after which the lodge was closed , and opened in the First Degree , when two gentlemen were proposed , to be balloted for at the next meeting . Nothing more transpiring for thc good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The opening meeting of the above lodge took place on Wtdneselay , thc 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , anel was , as usual , well attended by both members and visitors . The W . M ., Bro . John Warren , opened the lodge soon after half-past six p . m ., supported by the following officers , viz .: Bros . Past Masters A . W . Woodley ,

J . Graham , and S . Goddard ; J . Wilkins , S . W . ; E . B . Hobson , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . S . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; G . Beaver , S . D . ; J . H . Roberts , J . . ; and T . Denelcn , I . G . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Shaw , W . M . I 5 *} 6 ; T . Hutton , W . M . 13 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; W . Moulder , S . W . 829 ; M . Kaul , 1472 ; VV . Viney , 1076 ; W . Rees , 913 ; S . Evans , ' 473 ; R . Clarke ,

473 i J- Gibson , 153 6 ; G . W . Young , 1604 ; D . Hutton , Sec . 13 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ); and others . Thc business before the lodge consisted of the balloting for of Messrs . C . Rudge , J . H . Northrop , J . Sanderson , and A . Hornsey , which proving unanimous , those gentlemen were initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being worked by the W . M . with all the aplomb ' of an old Past Master ,

although this was the first time he had sat in the chair since his installation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and visitors sat down to a colli collation , served by Bro . R . Beaver in excellent style . The brethren having assembled round the refreshment board , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were disposed of with all honours . Bro . Woodley , I . P . M ., then rose to propose the toast of

" The W . M . " He said thc brethren had seen the manner in which their W . M . had worked the ceremony of initiation that night . It was no easy task for an old and wellseasoned Past Master to manage four initiates , but their W . M . had carried out the work without a single hitch . From that they might anticipate what the Second and Third Degrees would be at his hands . He asked them to

drink the health of the W . M . with all the honours it deserved . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Woodley anel the brethren for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health . He had always felt it a delight to do his best while in the minor offices of the lodge through which he had passed , and that pleasure was doubled now he had an opportunity of carrying out the important duties entrusted

to him as W . M . From the remarks of Bro . P . M . Woodley , and their expressions of regard , he felt he had done the work that evening in such a way as to win their approbation . There was one thing they might depend upon , and that was that he should always eneleavour to uphold the dignity anel honour of the Nelson Loelge , and not allow its good name to eleteiiorate among the loelges of the

district . "The Initiates " were then toasted , and responded . "The Visitors" were responded to by Bros . Hayes , P . M . ; N . M . Hutton , King , Kaul , and Viney . " The Past Masters " were represented by Bros . Woodley , Butt , anel Norman , the former of whom responded . Bro . Wilkins responded for " Tlie Officers , " anel Bro . Jolly responded for " Thc Masonic Press , " and the Tyler ' s toast and one verse of the National Anthem concluded the evening .

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS . — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —An emergency meeting of this admirably conducted lodge was' held at the Pump Room on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . D . M . Williams , W . M . ; "W . B . Bacon , I . P . M . ; B . S . Wilmot , P . G . R . Kent , P . M . ; J . Read , P . M ., acting S . W . ; John Burton , J . W . ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; C . Graham , acting J . D . ; J . F . Bate , Sec . ; W . S . Elers , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . Cheale ,

I . G . ; A . Boorman , Org . ; J . Strange , Tyler ; Buss , Durrani , Everest , Farrer , Rule , and W . T . Wrighton . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro . L . S . Tugwell was examined , entrusted , and withdrew , and the lodge being opened in the Third Degree , he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., the whole of the work being done in a manner which added fresh lustre to his already prosperons year . Several propositions were then given in , and the lodge was duly closed .

The regular monthly meeting of the lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., and was similarly attended , with the addition , as visitors , of Bros . J . G . Calway , 1619 , and Copland , 127 . The minutes of the last regular meeting and emergency meeting , held on the Gth inst ., were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . Mr . Edward Richardson , who was balloted for at the last meeting , was introduced , and was duly initiated into the

mysteries and privileges of ancient freemasonry . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Captain Philip Green , of Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 , and Bro . Captain T . H . Huth , P . M . of Miva Ecclesia Lodge , No . 14 ( 16 , as joining members , also for Messrs . Thos . Buss , J . E . Westbrook , and Philip Jac ' eson , as candidates for Masonry , which proved unanimous . There being no other business before the lodge it was duly closed .

RICHMOND . —Rose of Denmark Lodge ( No . 97 . 0- —Tiis lodge , which for thc last sixteen years has held its meetings at the White Hart , Barnes , lately rcsolveel to change its location to the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , anil the first gathering at the new quarters was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., when the members and visitors assembled in large numbers on the cccasion of the

installation of a deservedly popular member of the Craft , Bro . James Garnar , P . M . 1622 , the S . W . of the lodge , who had been unanimously elected at the last meeting as W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened punctually at ' the time named in the summons by Bro . G . Wrigglesworth , W . M ., supported by Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; J . Garnar , S . W . ; J . Noble , T . W . ; C . A .

Smith , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Secretary ; Hinton , P . M . ; Tyler , P . M . ; Clarke , P . M . ; Phillips , P . M . ; Potter , P . M . ; Crane , S . D . ; Carpenter , I . G . ; Doerr , Monk , M . Graham , J . Graham , Ayling , Matthews , Brown , F . Simmons , Bugler , Slinn , G . Simmons , Williams , Richman , C . Willcox , T . Willcox , Hodgkinson , and Perc ' . ieron ; also the following visitors : Bros . T .

Robins , W . M . 25 ; E . White , W . M . 177 ; A . Newens , W . M . 1044 ; H . Vickcry , W . M . 1475 ; G . Duck , P . M . 1475 ; T . Stephens , P . M . 1475 ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; J . L , Cogan , P . M . 1 ^ 65 ; E . Banister , P . M . 212 ; E . Somers , P . M . 1602 ; G . Hod-ley , P . M . 172 ; W . C . Canton , P . M . H 75 ; J- * Cockburn , 1381 ; W . Hamlyn , J . D . 1622 ; H . Hewett , 1622 ; C . Radforil , J . D . 1420 ; W . Cowley , W .

Minden , 780 ; C . E . Goldring , 1216 ; H . Carter , 192 ; T . Pethebridge , 1622 ; P . H . Giles , 1158 ; H . W . Davie , 173 ; J . Drake , 1035 ; J . Cheeswright , 15 ; J . Searle , 172 ; H . Stanley , 1622 ; M . Peters , 72 ; and C . Marriott , 172 . Bro . Egbert Roberts , Org . 1623 , presided at the harmonium . The preliminary business having been disposed of , Bro . Monk was raised to the Third Degree , after which

Bro . Garnar was duly presented for installation , which ceremony was rendered in a very able and impressive manner by Bro . G . Wrigglesworth , the retiring W . M . The Board of Installed Masters numbered upwards of twenty brethren , the largest board since the formation of the lodge . The newly-installed Worshipful Master appointeil anel invested his officers as follows :

Bros . J . Noble , S . W . ; G . F . Crane , W . M . 16 ^ 1 and 305 , J . W . ; C . A . Smith , P . M . 975 , S . W . 1303 , ' M . E . Z . 1305 , Treasurer ; W . H . Lee , P . M , 975 and 1524 , M . E . Z . 1524 , Secretary ; S . Carpenter , S . D . ; E . Ayling , J . D . ; G . Slinn , I . G . ; H . O . Hinton , P . M ., Wine Steward ; G . Simmons , D . C . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master in a manner

which elicited the warmest applause from the brethren . Bro . Garnar , W . M ., at once commenced his duties by initiating into Freemasonry Messrs . G . Campbell , C . Shannaw , G . Farrants , and S . Fogden ( who had been previously balloted for and unanimously elected ) , the work of the W . M . and his officers being performed in a highly creditable manner . The lodge being closed , the brethren

adjourned to a first-class banquet provided by Bro . Mouflet , and served in a style which fully maintained the high reputation of the Greyhound . After grace had been sung by the musical brethren , the W . M . gave the first toast , "The Queen and the Craft , " wishing long life to Her Majesty and a lengthened continuance of her happy reign . " God save the Queen " having been impressively tendered ,

Bro . Garnar , W . M ., gave " H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , " and congratulated the brethren on having the heir apparent to the throne to preside over the destinies of the Craft , a position which he filled so ably and so well . " God bless the Prince of Wales " was then ably rendered and enthusiastically received . "The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale ,

Dep . G . M ., and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was then given by the W . M ., who dwelt upon the able and excellent manner in which thc Pro G . Master and Dip . G . Master performed their duties in connection with the Craft , and in alluding to the rest of the Grand Officers , referred in complimentary terms to Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec , who was one of the founders of the lodge , in which he . still took a great interest , as was shewn by his