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T . Gallagher , P . M . roil ; II . Morris , P . M . ; and J . E . Reeve . The ceremony of initiation was very ably performed by the W . M . and his principal officers . The brethren and visitors afterwards banqueted under the presidency of the W . M ., supported by a large representation of P . M . ' s and distinguished visitors . The toast of " Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . of England , R . W . P . G . M . W . Lancashire , and the
Provincial Grand Officers of West Lancashire , " proposed by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Bro . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; and Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . G . S . Bro . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . in giving the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " passed a high eulogium on his wellknown Masonic zeal and ability . The toast was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Ellis , W . M ., who afterwards gave
"The Health of Bro . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . " ( received wilh immense enthusiasm ) , and in so doing he presented the subject of the toast with a valuable and unique P . M . ' s jewel , set with brilliants , and embracing the recipient's monogram as a mark of the esteem and regard of the brethren for his Masonic abilities during his year of office . It may be stated that the jewel was purchased by the voluntary
contributions of the brethren connected with the lodge . The gift was acknowledged by Bro . Willings in most telling and eloquent terms . Bro . Marson responded to the toast of " The Installing Master ; " Bros . Firth , S . W . ; Gregory , J . W . ; and Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer , to that of "The Officers of 667 ; " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., to " The P . G . Organist and the Musical Brethren ; " and Bros . P . B . Gee ,
P . M . 1264 ; Bro . Gallagher , P . M . 3 80 , East Lancashire ; Bro . W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; and Bro . ' H . Morris , P , M . 1303 , to the toast of " The Visitors . " An excellent musical programme was provided by Bros . Child , Pugmirc , Queen , Hobart , Willings , and Skeaf , who presided at the pianoforte . TUNBRIDGE WELLS . —Holmesdale Lodge
( No . 874 ) . —The annual festival of this prosperous lodge was held at the Royal Sussex Hotel , on Wedneselay , the 20 th , when Bro . William Beadel Bacon was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering of the brethren of the lodge and district . The following members were present : P . M . ' s W . Delves , F . W . Stone , j . Read , W . S . Elers ,
J . W . Roper , and Geo . Langndge ; Bros . Cnpps , Farrer , Burton , Dunkley , Deadman , Elliott , Graham , Spencer , Waterman , A . D . Williams , M . Williams , R . W . Delves , Hodgkin , F . Bates , Sec . ; A . Dowelen , T . Ramsbottom , J . G . Whitehead , and others . The ceremony was worked by Bro . B . S . Wilmot , the retiring W . M , and the eloquent and able manner in which he discharged the important
duties was a source of great gratification to all present . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting and the report of the Audit Committee having been read and confirmed , the lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , when Bro . Bacon was presented by Bro . Geo . Langcidge , P . M ., 874 , P . P . G . R . Kent , for installation , and having been duly obligated the lodge was raised
to the Third Degree , when a Board of Installed Masters was formed and he was placed in the chair of K . S . Having been saluted in the three degrees he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : H . D . M . Williamj , S . W . ; W . H . Hodgkin , J . W ., W . M . elect 1678 ; W . S . Elers , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . F . Bates , Secretary ; J . Burton , S . D .: E . Dunkley , J . D . ; R . W . Delves , I . G . ; G . Deadman , Org . ;
T . Waterman , M . C . ; G . Strange , Tyltr . The addresses having been given by Bro . Wilmot in his usual faultless manner , a P . M . jewel was unanimously voted to him , and it was also further resolved that a testimonial should be presented to him for the indefatigable manner he had carried out the duties of W . M . during the past year . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and hearty good
wishes having been given by the visiting brethren , the loelgc was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Among the visitors wc noticed Bros . F . Spencer , P . M . J 06 3 , P . G . S . Kt . ; C . Peake , 1678 ; Westbrook , 1678 ; Monckton , 1678 ; Pattison , Moira Lodge , 212 ; Edward Durrant , R . Ross Brown , 1020 ; J . S . Dethick , P . M . 993 ; Wilkinson , 1 449 ; R . B . Lye , 413 , and
others . At the conclusion of the banquet the W . M . gave the royal and Craft Toasts briefly but pertinently . Bro . P . M . Delves warmly proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " and eulogised the excellent way the work had been done during his year of office . ( Applause . ) Bro . Wilmot in thanking the brethren as their l . P . M . for the cordial manner in which they had drank his health and
the kind manner in which they hael supported him during the time he occupied the chair of the Holmesdale Lodge , said : If I have done my duty , I am pleased you appreciate it , and as to a testimonial in addition to the P . M . jewel being presented tome , signed by all the brethren , it will be most gratifying , and will recall the many happy hours I spent with you as the Master of this lodge . In conclusion I beg
to propose " 1 he Health of the W . M ., " and ask you to render him thesame ' support as I have received from you . The W . M . having briefly responded , proposed "TheOfficers of the Lodge , " which was severally responded to . " The Visitors , " followed , which was warmly responded to by Bro . Durrant , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , the brethren having spent a very enjoyable evening .
WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No , 1299 ) . — * annual installation meeting of the membets belonging to this excellent suburban lodge took place and passed off with the greatest rjclat , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , one of the most pleasantly situated out-townships of Liverpool , There was a very large attendance of members and visitors
from other lodges , and the whole of the proceedings were of a most enjoyable and satisfactory character . Bro . P . Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and efficiently performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , the W . M . of the lodge , afterwarels took the chair , and after some formal business , the position of Installing Master was taken by Bro . Dr . G . G . S . Taylor , P . M . 786 , who proceeded to
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place Bro . " John Capell in the position of W . M . for the ensuing year , the presentation being made by Bro . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , and Bro . P . Macmuldrow , P . G . S . D . The whole of the ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Dr . Taylor , and the appointments afterwards made were as follow : Bros . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , l . P . M . ; John H . Townley , S . W . ; F . B . Bramham , J . W . ; P .
Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., Treasurer ( re-elected ) ; T . G . Fisher , Secretary ( re-appointed ); W . S . Bennett , S . D . ; W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; T . W . Rudd , Organist ; W . Avis , I . G . ; J . Bramham , jun ., S . S . ; L . Bramwell , J . S . ; and J . ^ Robinson , Tyler . Besides the brethren already named there were present during the afternoon Bros . J . P . Bradforel , H . S . Bloomer , J .
Lonsdale , W . Brown , R . W . Crosby , T . Baxter , L . Affolter . C . W . Baker ( membeis . ); Bros . 11 . Gill , S . S . 1086 ; II Nelson , P . M . 1303 ; R Brown , 1620 ; T . Simmons , W . M , 1393 ; Captain T . " Berry , P . M . 153 ; W . R . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; H . B . Saunders , 1305 ; J . R . Bottomlcy , J . W . 1 C 73 ; J . J . Durant , 1473 ; W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; L , Courlenay , S . W . 1609 ; J . B . MacKenzie , J . W . 1609 ; W
Savage , junior , J . S . 1609 ; R . C . Yelland , W . M . 1094 ; J . Worthington , 823 ; R . C Mellor . P . P . G . J . D . ; II . Morris , P . M . 1505 ; Major G . Turner , P . G . Treasurer ; and J . Busfield , 216 ( visitors ) . Bro . John Capell , W . M ., whose elevation to the highest rank in Craft Masonry gave universal pleasure , afterwards presided at the banquet , at which nearly the whole of the above named brethren were present .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were genially and happily proposed by the W . M . Bro . Major Turner , P . G . Treasurer , responded to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . Vines , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " referring in terms of high commendation to the Masonic zeal and ability which he had displayed in connection with the lodge . Bro . Capell ,
W . M ., respondeel in appropriate term ? , slating that the honour which had been conferred on him that evening was one which he estimated more highly than any he hadevcr received . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of Bro . W . S . Vines , l . P . M ., " and in doing so presented him with a valuable eliamond ring in recognition of the excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair
for the second time . Bro . Vines acknowledged the toast and presentation in suitable terms . An excellent programme was given by Bros . J . Busfield , W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 , and others ; and a pleasant variety was given to the evening ' s proceedings by the " Fairy Bells" peiformance of Bro . H . Gill , S . S . 1086 , whose efforts were again much appreciated .
BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Severnstreet . The W . M ., Bro . J . Silverston , openeel the lodge at 3 o ' clock , and having disposed of the usual business at once proceeded to instal Bvo . Lavcnstein , the J . W ., who had been unanimously eleeted into the chair of K . S ., in
the presence of a large and distinguished number of Masons . The W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , appointed and invested the officers as follows : —Bros . J . Silverston , l . P . M . ; W . H . Wood , S . W . ; P . Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . G . J . Emanuel , B . A ., Chaplain ; M . Davis , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Waterhouse , Secretary ; A . Silverston , S . D . ; E . Woolf , J . D . ; S . Lyon , D . C . ; J . Cohen , I . G . ; A . B .
Viguss , Organist ; H . Creamer , Steward ; J . Coates , Tyler . Bro . J . Silverston , l . P . M ., then delivered the charges , the whole of the ceremony being rendered in a most impressive and perfect manner , after which the W . M rose and presented to Bro . J . Silverston , l . P . M ., a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , expressing the pleasure it afforded him of conveying the thanks of the members of the lodge
for the excellent working he hael always given them , the kindly and courteous manner in which he had presided over them during the past year . Bro . J . Silverston , I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he should ever value the handsome jewel presented to him , as it would call to his mind the fraternal and good feeling always extended to him by the members of the lodge . He assured them his
interest would always be with them , and his delight would be to further the well-being and prosperity of the lodge . Afterwards the W . M . also presented a Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . E . Marks from some of the brethren , in recognition of his services as S . D . and Secretary in the year 18 73 . Bro . E . Marks having acknowledged the gift , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting
brtthren . The W . M . closed the lodge in perfect harmony and brotherly love , when an adjournment was made to the banquet room , where a sumptuous repast was prepared , upwards of eighty being present . The W . M ., Bro . David Lavcnstein , presided , and was supported by the following visitors : —Bros . Lieut . Colonel Machen , D . P . G . M . ; J . Pursall , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Beech , P . G . Sec ;
Rev . Kigby , P . G . C ; Rev . Nicholson , P . G . C . ; H . Sanderson , P . G . R . ; J . R . Chirus , P . P . G . O . ; B . Taylor , P . M . 933 ; Samuel Burghope , W . M . 74 ; Thomas Hands , P . M . 1116 and 1331 ; G . P . Gabriclsen and D . Gabrielsen , Lodge of Israel , Liverpool ; E . Levetus , Canada ; Thomas E . Shaw , P . M . No . 1163 ; Philip Howse , W . M . 116 3 ; J W . Matthews , P . M . 923 ; W . Moody , W . M . 1246 ; G .
Glossop , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with enthusiasm , and the brethren separated after having witnessed a splendid ceremony and enjoyed a pleasant evening . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge . —( No . 1312 ) . This lodge met at the Lion Hotel on the 21 st inst ., when there were present the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Colonel
Burdett , J . Hammond , W . M . ; Fox , S . W . ; Jessell , J . W . ; E Tlopwood , P . G . S . Bearer of Middlesex ,: Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , Secretary ; Ockendcn , S . D . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , ) . D . ; ( Freemason . ) Kent , J . W . ; Hiscox , W . S . ; Moody , A . W . S . ; Rawe , P . M . lion , member . The visitors were Bros . Wilson , P . M . Etonian ; Scott , S . W . 1636 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . W .
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Bcauchamp into the Craft mysteries , passed Bro . Papworth and raised Bro . Davey , the whole of the ceremonies being well performed . The ballot was also taken as a joining member upon behalf of Bro . Charles Worthington , of No 16 3 6 , anel proved to be unanimous . The election of W . M . resulted in favour of Bro . Fox , the W . M . of the Lebanon ; Bro . Hopwood wasre-electedTreasuer ; and Bro .
Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , was re-appointed Tyler , and sum of ten guineas having been voted to Ero . Hurst as the representative of the Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls School and several propositions having been taken the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation , which was served by Mr . Murphey and assistants . Upon the removal of the cloth " The Queen
and Craft" " The M . W . G . M . " and "The Pro G . M . and the rest of the G . O . ' s Pa ^ t and Present" were warmly proposed and heartly received . In introducing the latter toast the W . M . availeel himself of the opportunity of congratulating the members of the lo ^ ge up in having received a visit that evening , for the first time since its consecration , from the R . W . P . G . M . and P . G . S . W . of England , Bro . Colonel
Francis Bureletr . They were all so thoroughly acquainted with the genial qualities and Masonic abilities of their Right Worshipful Brother that it would be superfluous for him—the W . M ., to say anything in his praise . This toast having been received with excellent fire the distinguished subject of the toast made a very interesting reply . He touched briefly but
feelingly upon the relative merits of the various officers holding grand rank , and expressed his personal thanks for the complimentary terms used by the W . M . in proposing their respective healths . With regard to the province of Middlesex , he said he gratefully and sincerely thanked them for the hearty manner in which his name had been associated with the toast . Me also expressed himself
highly gratified for the honour they had done him in electing him a honorary member of the lodge . When the lodge was consecrated he was at Dieppe , in France , but although separated by many miles of land and sea their then W . M . had telegraphed to him , that his health had been proposed and drank at the festive board , and which compliment he had acknowledged and esteemed most
highly . In conclusion he stated that in the capacity of P . G . M . he had visited many lodges , but he could say , and that without flattery , that as a whole he had never seen better working than he had witnessed that evening in the Hemming Lodge , from the W . M . down to the I . G . He then gave , in flattering terms , th- health of " The W . M . " and hoped that the W . M . elect , during his year , would carry out the multifarious and onerous duties of the chair
equally as well . Bro . J . Hammond having briefly acknowledged the toast , immediately proposed " The Initiate . " Bro . Beauchamp having replied to the toasts of " The Visitors , " " The W . M . elect , " " The Masonic Charities , " and "The Officers" brought the programme to a close . During the proceedings Bros . Knowles , Jesse , Walls , and others entertained the brethren , who separated at an early hour until the third Thursday in October next .
INSTRUCTION . CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —The members of this lodge of instruction met at the Mother Red Cap , Camden Town , on Monelay , 23 th inst ., Bro . P . M . L . R . Rogers , Preceptor . Present : Bros . H . B . D . Dunn , W . M . ; Collier , S . W . ; Carter , J . W . ; Sterne , S . D . ; Kemp , J . D . ; Blank , I . G . ; Pringle , Pogson , Robart ,
Soper , Walton , and others . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Robart being the candidate for initiation . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Kemp being the candidate . Bro . Carter was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , officers appointed in rotation , and the
lodge was closed . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction for Master Masons was held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Ilolloway , on Friday , 22 nd inst . Bro . L . R . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ; Bros . Pottle , W . M . ; Dunn , junior , S . W . ; Press , J . W . ; Edmunds , S . D . ; Bee , J . D . ; Cuthbertson , I . G . ; H . B . D .
Dunn , Secretary . The lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Beattie being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Sccejpd Degree , when Bro . L . R . Rogers , P . M ., worked the rst and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Dunn , junior , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Bro . Dr . Pottle , of No .
869 , Gresham , was elected joining member . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair . The lodge was then closed . EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this loelge of instruction was held on Friday , March 22 , at IhcMitreHotel , Goulbourne-road , Notting-hill .
Bros . Spiegel , W . M . ; Penn , S . W . ; Smout , sen ., J . W . ; Smout , jnn ., S D . ; Adkins , J . D . ; Webster , I . G . ; Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Murlis , P . M . ; Eskell , Oldrey , Wood , Porock , Hatton , Robarts , Williams , Wise , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dr . Pocock being the candidate , after which the W . M . worked the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the lecture , ablv assisted by
Bro . Savage , P . M . Bro . Williams , of the PhoMiix Lodge , and Bro . Wise , of New Cross Loelge , 1339 , were elected members of this lodge of instruction . Next Fiielay Bro . Penn , W . M ., will take the chair , and , according to the byelaws , the installation ceremony v 111 be worked , when a
large meeting is expected . SOUTHAMPTON . — Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —The bye-laws of this lodge of instruction providing that the Fifteen Sections shall be worked every March and April , previous to the break up for the summer months , the seven sections of the First Lecture
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T . Gallagher , P . M . roil ; II . Morris , P . M . ; and J . E . Reeve . The ceremony of initiation was very ably performed by the W . M . and his principal officers . The brethren and visitors afterwards banqueted under the presidency of the W . M ., supported by a large representation of P . M . ' s and distinguished visitors . The toast of " Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . of England , R . W . P . G . M . W . Lancashire , and the
Provincial Grand Officers of West Lancashire , " proposed by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Bro . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; and Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . G . S . Bro . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . in giving the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " passed a high eulogium on his wellknown Masonic zeal and ability . The toast was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Ellis , W . M ., who afterwards gave
"The Health of Bro . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . " ( received wilh immense enthusiasm ) , and in so doing he presented the subject of the toast with a valuable and unique P . M . ' s jewel , set with brilliants , and embracing the recipient's monogram as a mark of the esteem and regard of the brethren for his Masonic abilities during his year of office . It may be stated that the jewel was purchased by the voluntary
contributions of the brethren connected with the lodge . The gift was acknowledged by Bro . Willings in most telling and eloquent terms . Bro . Marson responded to the toast of " The Installing Master ; " Bros . Firth , S . W . ; Gregory , J . W . ; and Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer , to that of "The Officers of 667 ; " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., to " The P . G . Organist and the Musical Brethren ; " and Bros . P . B . Gee ,
P . M . 1264 ; Bro . Gallagher , P . M . 3 80 , East Lancashire ; Bro . W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; and Bro . ' H . Morris , P , M . 1303 , to the toast of " The Visitors . " An excellent musical programme was provided by Bros . Child , Pugmirc , Queen , Hobart , Willings , and Skeaf , who presided at the pianoforte . TUNBRIDGE WELLS . —Holmesdale Lodge
( No . 874 ) . —The annual festival of this prosperous lodge was held at the Royal Sussex Hotel , on Wedneselay , the 20 th , when Bro . William Beadel Bacon was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering of the brethren of the lodge and district . The following members were present : P . M . ' s W . Delves , F . W . Stone , j . Read , W . S . Elers ,
J . W . Roper , and Geo . Langndge ; Bros . Cnpps , Farrer , Burton , Dunkley , Deadman , Elliott , Graham , Spencer , Waterman , A . D . Williams , M . Williams , R . W . Delves , Hodgkin , F . Bates , Sec . ; A . Dowelen , T . Ramsbottom , J . G . Whitehead , and others . The ceremony was worked by Bro . B . S . Wilmot , the retiring W . M , and the eloquent and able manner in which he discharged the important
duties was a source of great gratification to all present . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting and the report of the Audit Committee having been read and confirmed , the lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , when Bro . Bacon was presented by Bro . Geo . Langcidge , P . M ., 874 , P . P . G . R . Kent , for installation , and having been duly obligated the lodge was raised
to the Third Degree , when a Board of Installed Masters was formed and he was placed in the chair of K . S . Having been saluted in the three degrees he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : H . D . M . Williamj , S . W . ; W . H . Hodgkin , J . W ., W . M . elect 1678 ; W . S . Elers , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . F . Bates , Secretary ; J . Burton , S . D .: E . Dunkley , J . D . ; R . W . Delves , I . G . ; G . Deadman , Org . ;
T . Waterman , M . C . ; G . Strange , Tyltr . The addresses having been given by Bro . Wilmot in his usual faultless manner , a P . M . jewel was unanimously voted to him , and it was also further resolved that a testimonial should be presented to him for the indefatigable manner he had carried out the duties of W . M . during the past year . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and hearty good
wishes having been given by the visiting brethren , the loelgc was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Among the visitors wc noticed Bros . F . Spencer , P . M . J 06 3 , P . G . S . Kt . ; C . Peake , 1678 ; Westbrook , 1678 ; Monckton , 1678 ; Pattison , Moira Lodge , 212 ; Edward Durrant , R . Ross Brown , 1020 ; J . S . Dethick , P . M . 993 ; Wilkinson , 1 449 ; R . B . Lye , 413 , and
others . At the conclusion of the banquet the W . M . gave the royal and Craft Toasts briefly but pertinently . Bro . P . M . Delves warmly proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " and eulogised the excellent way the work had been done during his year of office . ( Applause . ) Bro . Wilmot in thanking the brethren as their l . P . M . for the cordial manner in which they had drank his health and
the kind manner in which they hael supported him during the time he occupied the chair of the Holmesdale Lodge , said : If I have done my duty , I am pleased you appreciate it , and as to a testimonial in addition to the P . M . jewel being presented tome , signed by all the brethren , it will be most gratifying , and will recall the many happy hours I spent with you as the Master of this lodge . In conclusion I beg
to propose " 1 he Health of the W . M ., " and ask you to render him thesame ' support as I have received from you . The W . M . having briefly responded , proposed "TheOfficers of the Lodge , " which was severally responded to . " The Visitors , " followed , which was warmly responded to by Bro . Durrant , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , the brethren having spent a very enjoyable evening .
WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No , 1299 ) . — * annual installation meeting of the membets belonging to this excellent suburban lodge took place and passed off with the greatest rjclat , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , one of the most pleasantly situated out-townships of Liverpool , There was a very large attendance of members and visitors
from other lodges , and the whole of the proceedings were of a most enjoyable and satisfactory character . Bro . P . Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and efficiently performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , the W . M . of the lodge , afterwarels took the chair , and after some formal business , the position of Installing Master was taken by Bro . Dr . G . G . S . Taylor , P . M . 786 , who proceeded to
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place Bro . " John Capell in the position of W . M . for the ensuing year , the presentation being made by Bro . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , and Bro . P . Macmuldrow , P . G . S . D . The whole of the ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Dr . Taylor , and the appointments afterwards made were as follow : Bros . W . S . Vines , P . G . D . C , l . P . M . ; John H . Townley , S . W . ; F . B . Bramham , J . W . ; P .
Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., Treasurer ( re-elected ) ; T . G . Fisher , Secretary ( re-appointed ); W . S . Bennett , S . D . ; W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; T . W . Rudd , Organist ; W . Avis , I . G . ; J . Bramham , jun ., S . S . ; L . Bramwell , J . S . ; and J . ^ Robinson , Tyler . Besides the brethren already named there were present during the afternoon Bros . J . P . Bradforel , H . S . Bloomer , J .
Lonsdale , W . Brown , R . W . Crosby , T . Baxter , L . Affolter . C . W . Baker ( membeis . ); Bros . 11 . Gill , S . S . 1086 ; II Nelson , P . M . 1303 ; R Brown , 1620 ; T . Simmons , W . M , 1393 ; Captain T . " Berry , P . M . 153 ; W . R . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; H . B . Saunders , 1305 ; J . R . Bottomlcy , J . W . 1 C 73 ; J . J . Durant , 1473 ; W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; L , Courlenay , S . W . 1609 ; J . B . MacKenzie , J . W . 1609 ; W
Savage , junior , J . S . 1609 ; R . C . Yelland , W . M . 1094 ; J . Worthington , 823 ; R . C Mellor . P . P . G . J . D . ; II . Morris , P . M . 1505 ; Major G . Turner , P . G . Treasurer ; and J . Busfield , 216 ( visitors ) . Bro . John Capell , W . M ., whose elevation to the highest rank in Craft Masonry gave universal pleasure , afterwards presided at the banquet , at which nearly the whole of the above named brethren were present .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were genially and happily proposed by the W . M . Bro . Major Turner , P . G . Treasurer , responded to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . Vines , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " referring in terms of high commendation to the Masonic zeal and ability which he had displayed in connection with the lodge . Bro . Capell ,
W . M ., respondeel in appropriate term ? , slating that the honour which had been conferred on him that evening was one which he estimated more highly than any he hadevcr received . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of Bro . W . S . Vines , l . P . M ., " and in doing so presented him with a valuable eliamond ring in recognition of the excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair
for the second time . Bro . Vines acknowledged the toast and presentation in suitable terms . An excellent programme was given by Bros . J . Busfield , W . Hiles , J . D . ; W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 , and others ; and a pleasant variety was given to the evening ' s proceedings by the " Fairy Bells" peiformance of Bro . H . Gill , S . S . 1086 , whose efforts were again much appreciated .
BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Severnstreet . The W . M ., Bro . J . Silverston , openeel the lodge at 3 o ' clock , and having disposed of the usual business at once proceeded to instal Bvo . Lavcnstein , the J . W ., who had been unanimously eleeted into the chair of K . S ., in
the presence of a large and distinguished number of Masons . The W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , appointed and invested the officers as follows : —Bros . J . Silverston , l . P . M . ; W . H . Wood , S . W . ; P . Roberts , J . W . ; Rev . G . J . Emanuel , B . A ., Chaplain ; M . Davis , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Waterhouse , Secretary ; A . Silverston , S . D . ; E . Woolf , J . D . ; S . Lyon , D . C . ; J . Cohen , I . G . ; A . B .
Viguss , Organist ; H . Creamer , Steward ; J . Coates , Tyler . Bro . J . Silverston , l . P . M ., then delivered the charges , the whole of the ceremony being rendered in a most impressive and perfect manner , after which the W . M rose and presented to Bro . J . Silverston , l . P . M ., a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , expressing the pleasure it afforded him of conveying the thanks of the members of the lodge
for the excellent working he hael always given them , the kindly and courteous manner in which he had presided over them during the past year . Bro . J . Silverston , I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he should ever value the handsome jewel presented to him , as it would call to his mind the fraternal and good feeling always extended to him by the members of the lodge . He assured them his
interest would always be with them , and his delight would be to further the well-being and prosperity of the lodge . Afterwards the W . M . also presented a Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . E . Marks from some of the brethren , in recognition of his services as S . D . and Secretary in the year 18 73 . Bro . E . Marks having acknowledged the gift , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting
brtthren . The W . M . closed the lodge in perfect harmony and brotherly love , when an adjournment was made to the banquet room , where a sumptuous repast was prepared , upwards of eighty being present . The W . M ., Bro . David Lavcnstein , presided , and was supported by the following visitors : —Bros . Lieut . Colonel Machen , D . P . G . M . ; J . Pursall , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Beech , P . G . Sec ;
Rev . Kigby , P . G . C ; Rev . Nicholson , P . G . C . ; H . Sanderson , P . G . R . ; J . R . Chirus , P . P . G . O . ; B . Taylor , P . M . 933 ; Samuel Burghope , W . M . 74 ; Thomas Hands , P . M . 1116 and 1331 ; G . P . Gabriclsen and D . Gabrielsen , Lodge of Israel , Liverpool ; E . Levetus , Canada ; Thomas E . Shaw , P . M . No . 1163 ; Philip Howse , W . M . 116 3 ; J W . Matthews , P . M . 923 ; W . Moody , W . M . 1246 ; G .
Glossop , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with enthusiasm , and the brethren separated after having witnessed a splendid ceremony and enjoyed a pleasant evening . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge . —( No . 1312 ) . This lodge met at the Lion Hotel on the 21 st inst ., when there were present the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Colonel
Burdett , J . Hammond , W . M . ; Fox , S . W . ; Jessell , J . W . ; E Tlopwood , P . G . S . Bearer of Middlesex ,: Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , Secretary ; Ockendcn , S . D . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , ) . D . ; ( Freemason . ) Kent , J . W . ; Hiscox , W . S . ; Moody , A . W . S . ; Rawe , P . M . lion , member . The visitors were Bros . Wilson , P . M . Etonian ; Scott , S . W . 1636 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . W .
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Bcauchamp into the Craft mysteries , passed Bro . Papworth and raised Bro . Davey , the whole of the ceremonies being well performed . The ballot was also taken as a joining member upon behalf of Bro . Charles Worthington , of No 16 3 6 , anel proved to be unanimous . The election of W . M . resulted in favour of Bro . Fox , the W . M . of the Lebanon ; Bro . Hopwood wasre-electedTreasuer ; and Bro .
Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , was re-appointed Tyler , and sum of ten guineas having been voted to Ero . Hurst as the representative of the Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls School and several propositions having been taken the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation , which was served by Mr . Murphey and assistants . Upon the removal of the cloth " The Queen
and Craft" " The M . W . G . M . " and "The Pro G . M . and the rest of the G . O . ' s Pa ^ t and Present" were warmly proposed and heartly received . In introducing the latter toast the W . M . availeel himself of the opportunity of congratulating the members of the lo ^ ge up in having received a visit that evening , for the first time since its consecration , from the R . W . P . G . M . and P . G . S . W . of England , Bro . Colonel
Francis Bureletr . They were all so thoroughly acquainted with the genial qualities and Masonic abilities of their Right Worshipful Brother that it would be superfluous for him—the W . M ., to say anything in his praise . This toast having been received with excellent fire the distinguished subject of the toast made a very interesting reply . He touched briefly but
feelingly upon the relative merits of the various officers holding grand rank , and expressed his personal thanks for the complimentary terms used by the W . M . in proposing their respective healths . With regard to the province of Middlesex , he said he gratefully and sincerely thanked them for the hearty manner in which his name had been associated with the toast . Me also expressed himself
highly gratified for the honour they had done him in electing him a honorary member of the lodge . When the lodge was consecrated he was at Dieppe , in France , but although separated by many miles of land and sea their then W . M . had telegraphed to him , that his health had been proposed and drank at the festive board , and which compliment he had acknowledged and esteemed most
highly . In conclusion he stated that in the capacity of P . G . M . he had visited many lodges , but he could say , and that without flattery , that as a whole he had never seen better working than he had witnessed that evening in the Hemming Lodge , from the W . M . down to the I . G . He then gave , in flattering terms , th- health of " The W . M . " and hoped that the W . M . elect , during his year , would carry out the multifarious and onerous duties of the chair
equally as well . Bro . J . Hammond having briefly acknowledged the toast , immediately proposed " The Initiate . " Bro . Beauchamp having replied to the toasts of " The Visitors , " " The W . M . elect , " " The Masonic Charities , " and "The Officers" brought the programme to a close . During the proceedings Bros . Knowles , Jesse , Walls , and others entertained the brethren , who separated at an early hour until the third Thursday in October next .
INSTRUCTION . CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —The members of this lodge of instruction met at the Mother Red Cap , Camden Town , on Monelay , 23 th inst ., Bro . P . M . L . R . Rogers , Preceptor . Present : Bros . H . B . D . Dunn , W . M . ; Collier , S . W . ; Carter , J . W . ; Sterne , S . D . ; Kemp , J . D . ; Blank , I . G . ; Pringle , Pogson , Robart ,
Soper , Walton , and others . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Robart being the candidate for initiation . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Kemp being the candidate . Bro . Carter was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , officers appointed in rotation , and the
lodge was closed . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction for Master Masons was held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Ilolloway , on Friday , 22 nd inst . Bro . L . R . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ; Bros . Pottle , W . M . ; Dunn , junior , S . W . ; Press , J . W . ; Edmunds , S . D . ; Bee , J . D . ; Cuthbertson , I . G . ; H . B . D .
Dunn , Secretary . The lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Beattie being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Sccejpd Degree , when Bro . L . R . Rogers , P . M ., worked the rst and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Dunn , junior , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Bro . Dr . Pottle , of No .
869 , Gresham , was elected joining member . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair . The lodge was then closed . EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this loelge of instruction was held on Friday , March 22 , at IhcMitreHotel , Goulbourne-road , Notting-hill .
Bros . Spiegel , W . M . ; Penn , S . W . ; Smout , sen ., J . W . ; Smout , jnn ., S D . ; Adkins , J . D . ; Webster , I . G . ; Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Murlis , P . M . ; Eskell , Oldrey , Wood , Porock , Hatton , Robarts , Williams , Wise , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dr . Pocock being the candidate , after which the W . M . worked the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the lecture , ablv assisted by
Bro . Savage , P . M . Bro . Williams , of the PhoMiix Lodge , and Bro . Wise , of New Cross Loelge , 1339 , were elected members of this lodge of instruction . Next Fiielay Bro . Penn , W . M ., will take the chair , and , according to the byelaws , the installation ceremony v 111 be worked , when a
large meeting is expected . SOUTHAMPTON . — Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —The bye-laws of this lodge of instruction providing that the Fifteen Sections shall be worked every March and April , previous to the break up for the summer months , the seven sections of the First Lecture