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The Installing Master was the retiring W . M . of the lodge , Bro . J . W . Brigg , whose calm , dignified rendering of the ceremony established a studied perfection , and elicited , at its close , the warmest praise of the brethren present , whilst it reflected a well merited honour upon tbe lodge . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Walker , ' S . W . ; Geo . Southerland , J . W . ; Rev . T .

Orrell , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; W . Whittaker , P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; W . H . Wright , Sec ; John Jones , S . D . ; Wm . Todd , J . D . ; G . H . Ward , D . of C . ; Alfred Smith , I . G . ; W . Foreman , Ore . ; W . W . Heywood and G . C Copestick , Stwds ; and Thos . Day , Tyler . After the ceremony , the bre'hren adjourned to the lower room , when the list of toasts was duly honoured , enlivened

by songs and music of the band , under the conductorship of Bro . H . L . Dodd . The toast of " The Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . W . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., who referred to Bro . S . Taylor as a man of known character and proven uprightness , alike in the business and the Masonic world , especially honoured for his steadfast devotion to those

elements of the Craft which tried so much to elevate and enoble the mind of man , and particularly one of such untiring zeal as Bro . Taylor . Having himself initiated Bro . Taylor , and also Bro . Brigg , into Masonry , he claimed by this alone to have done his duty to their noble Order , and trusted he had likewise added to the happiness Bro . Taylor would now derive from his elevated position .

The W . M ., in a well chosen response , assured all present that the honour and responsibilities of the lodge would be his first and chief care during his year of office , that he would cherish the evident signs of welcome and goodwill that night and on all other occasions evinced towards him by the brethren , and that he would strive to merit the confidence which had called him to the chair so

long as he might remain its occupant . "The Visiting Brethren" was given by Bro . Sir John Smith , and responded to by Bros . Orme , P . M ., and Thos . Shipton . "The Installing Master" was proposed by Bro . John Brown , Bro . J . Whittaker Brigg responding .

" The Past Masters of the Lodge " was proposed by the Chaplain , Bro . Orrell , Bros . Bland , P . M ., and Home , P . M ., responding . " 1 he Masonic Charilies " was ably given by Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Bro . Binckes responding with an effective appeal on behalf of the chief object of his solicitude .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . — Dobie Lodge ( No . SS 9 ) . —On Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., there was a good attendance of members , and the business to be got through promised to be interesiing . as it proved . The W . M ., Bro . John Drewett , P . M . 163 S , P . P . A . G . P ., opened the lodge for the first time since his installation . The officers present were Bros . W . Drewett , P . G . S ., l . P . M . ;

B . Colbron , S . W . ; F . J . Hayward , J . W . ; T . Long , P . M ., Treas . ; R . T . Elsam , P . M ., Sec ; A . M . Levy , S . D . ; T . Edgell , J . D . ; F . T . V . Honeywell , P . M ., Org . ; Bond , I . G . ; and W . Lane ( for | . Gilbert ) , Tyler . There were also present Past Masters Chapman and Veal , Bros . Wilkinson , P . M ., Stwd . ; Cobbell Marshall , D . C ; Walker , Henderson , Sharp , Mawlam , Carter , Laxley ,

Littleton , Gaydon , and H . Pettit . Visitois : Bros . A . Laurence , P . M . 1 C 3 S ; G . Gardner , P . M . 2012 ; F . Pemella , 2012 ; G . F . Saunders , 22 S 5 ; and H . Bray , 90 . After the confirmation of minutes the ballot was taken for Messis . G . N . Martin and H . C . Ireland , and proved unanimous in favour of their admission into the Order . Bro . Littleton was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a

M . M ., and Bro . Henderson passed to the F . C . Degree ; both ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M ., who is an excellent woiker . As a compliment to Bro . Chapman , P . M ., the W . M . requested him to initiate the candidates , of whom he proposed one and seconded the other , and the working tools were presented by the J . W . The W . M . then resumed his seat , and after "Hearty good wishes" from

the visitors , the lodge was closed , but not until it was announced that the W . M . would go up as Steward for the Boys , and the l . P . M . for the Girls , at the approaching Festivals . A vote of £ 5 was granted to each from the lodge funds . A very pleasant time was then passed at refreshment , » nd the usual toasts proposed .

Referring to the work in lodge , Bro . Gardner said he prided himself on the proficency of the officers of No . 2012 , but he admitted that they could not excel those of the Dobie . Bro . Saunders , a visitor from Cumberland , endorsed Bro . Gardner ' s remarks .

The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of his Officers , " expressed the pleasure it had given him to be so well backed up by them in the work , and specially referred to the way in which the Deaccns , who are both young Masons , discharged their duties . With the aid of Bro . Honeywell at the piano , a right pleasant time was spent .

FAKENHAM . —Joppa Lodge ( No . 1114 ) . —A Masonic Jubilee . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Corn Hail . Present : Bios . Geo . Curson , W . M . ; O . Hudson , l . P . M . ; Geo . Smith , S . W . j A . Goddard , J . W . ; G . Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . F . Atkinson , P . M ., Sec ; Hy . Cursor , S . D . ; John Smith , P . M . 45 , J . D . ; H . A . Dewing , I . G . ; J . Wainwright , Org . ; M . B . Bircham ,

P . M . ; R . Riches , P . M ., J . VV . Smith , P . M . ; G . Griimmitt , P . M . ; W . G . Sherirgham , P . M . ; H . S . Smith , G . Rowell , VV . Bower , T . S . Matthews , A . VV . Thomas , H . Overman , E . B . Ireland , John Hall , E . Waterson , Tyler ; and H . Loynes , 2237 . The usual business of the lodge was gone through , Bro . Rowell being most efficiently raised to the Sublime Degree

of a M . M . by Bro . J . W . Smith , P . M . A letter was read frcm Bro . H . Sparks , 99 6 , stating that he was going up as a Steward to the Royal Masonic institution for Boys , and it was thereupon proposed by the W . M ., Bro . Curson , seconded by the S . W ., Bro . C . Smith , and unanimously carried , that the sum of 20 guineas be subscribed from

the lodge funds ar . d placed on Bro . Sparks list . Bro . G . Grummitt , as a mtmber of the Charitits' Committee for Norfolk , thanked the lodge for its contribution , and hoped it would be fully carried out through the province . Masonic business being ended , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Harvey ' s , the Crown Hotel , for refreshment ,

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After the usual loyal and official toasts had been drunk with musical honours , the W . M . rose and asked the brethren to fill their glasses , as he had now not only a pleasing and important duty , but as far as he knew , a novel duty to perform , and that was , as thev all well knew , to propose "Ihe Health of Bro . Merrick B . Bircham , P . M ., " on his attaining the Jubilee of his initiation into Freemasonry .

He did not mind making a spech in an ordinary way , but having such an important duty to perform , and being fully impressed with the honour it was to have to propose such a toast to such a worthy recipient , they must pardon all his shortcomings of speech . They would all admit that it was also an honour to them lo have such a guest of the evening as Bro . Bircham . If they had searched England all round

they could not have found a brother more woithy . Through some words spoken by our brother at the last installation it was known that his J ubilee in Masonry was near , and Bro . Sherington , P . M ., at once seized on the thought and proposed to honour the occasion by a suitable present , to which nearly all the members of the lodge had subscribed . Bro . Bircham was initiated on 13 th March ,

1 S 39 , was present at the consecration of the Joppa Lodge , in 1866 , was W . M . in 1 S 67 and 1 S 71 , besides acting as Deputy many times . He had also acted as Installing Master ever since 1871 . Addressing Bro . Bircham , the W . M . said : It is now my duty and pleasure to present to you this jewel , which has been specially designed for the occasion , and knowing vour lifelong connection with

foxhunting as well as Freemasonry , we have tried to commemorate both in the jewel . I trust you will receive this as it is given to you , as a token of respect for you in the past and of hope for your future career . We hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing you wear it for many years , and when in the course of time you may be called to a different sphere , we hope that you may rest your head

on the breast of the Great Architect of the Universe with as much happiness as I now rest this jewel on your breast . On rising to respond , Bro . Bircham was received with " three times three , " while some good fox-hunters could not keep from giving the usual " whoops . " Bro . Bircham said that they all knew he would rather ride any distance than make a speech . He felt a perfect

cripple in that , and should like to say what he wanted , but could not . He was initiated in the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , in 1839 , and after 12 years in London , came down to Norfolk . At that time Masonry in Norfolk was at a very low ebb ; it was quite difficult to get a lodge . However , all that was changed , and he was proud of belonging to Norfolk , and to Joppa Lodge in particular . His innings

could not be a long one now ; but as long as he lived he hoped to assist in installing the W . M . 's of Joppa Lodge . He could not say a fourth of what he wanted , but they must take the will for the deed . The other usual toasts were given , and suitably responded to . During the evening songs were sung by Bros . Goddard ,

Loynes , Wainwright , and H . S . Smith . The jewel , which was designed and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , bore the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . M . B . Bircham , P . M ., by the brethren of the J * ppa Lodge on the 50 th anniversary of his initiation . "

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . VV . T . Jordan , W . M . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . W . ; T . J . Walder , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Robert Hughes , l . P . M ., Sec ; J . B . Foster , S . D . ; W . A . Raper , J . D . ; VV . Lauiborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C ; W . J . Pepper , I . G . ;

J . Fielding , Org . ; Cornelius Leary , Tyler ; W . C ' 1 ill , C . Martin , Henry Foster , J . Chance , C . J . Honisett , James Belchamber , J . Hodson , and others . The usual preliminaries having been transacted , Bros . Belchamber and Hodson were severally raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the entire ceremony , including the traditional history , & c , being very impressively rendered

by the W . M ., Bro . Jordan . 'Ihe draft of the revised bylaws was then read , and finally confirmed , and ordered to be submitted to the Prov . Grand Secretary for approval . A sum of two guineas was voted to the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of Bro . VV . Dawes , P . M . 341 . Other lodge business having been transacted , the lodge was closed .

WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1 299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel . Bro . S . H . Jones , W . M ., presided at the commencement of the proceedings , and there were also present Bros . T . A . Witney , l . P . M . ; J . J . Ramsay , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; John Sellar , P . M . ; J . F ; Booth

S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Harrison , J . W . ; VV . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; and 1 . G . Fisher , P . M . The visitors included Bros . VV . J . Guilbert , J . D . S 23 ; H . Hatch , P . M . 220 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; R . H . Webster , P . M . S 23 ; J . De Bels Adam , S . W . 6 S 0 ; J . II . Tyson , P . M . 11 S 2 , F . Ewart , P . M . 10 S 6 ; H . kound , W . M . 1609 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; W . Maddox , W . M . 823 ; T . F . Hill , P . G . S . B . ; O . W .

Sadderson , P . M . 1609 ; William Olver , l . P . M . 220 ; H . H . Smith , P . P . A . G . D . C ; E . Hales , W . M . 667 ; and others . Bro . J . F . Booth , presented by Bros . Vines and Ramsay , was efficiently installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . S . H . Jones , assisted by Bro . J . J . Ramsay , P . P . G . P . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . H . Jones , P . M . ; A . Harrison , S . W . ; T . S . Ramsay , J . W . ;

W . Pearson , Sec . ; VV . S . Vines , Treas . ; John Leach , S . D . ; G . R . Jones , J . D . ; J . Oakes , I . G . ; Isaac Jones , D . Higgins , and W . Coulthart , Stwds . ; and Robinson , Tyler . During the evening a handsome gold P . M . 's jewel with suitable inscription , a P . M . ' s apron , diamond ring , and illuminated address were presented to Bro . S . H . Jones as , a token of respect from the brethren on his retirement from the chair , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

GORTON . —Ashbury Lodge ( No . 1459 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge wes held at the Justice Birch Hotel , on the 21 st instant , when there were present Bros . C . Clement Wallworth , W . M . ; Robert Righton , l . P . M . ; John Burgess , S . W . ; B . Hopkinson , J . W . ; W . Anglesby , Sec ; W . E . Drabble , S . D . ; John Smith , I . G . j W . H . Horton , Stwd . ; Hy . Dawson , P . M .,

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Tyler ; E . Cummings , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br .: Wm . Bee , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; E . Roberts , P . M . ; S . C . Richard son , P . M . ; T . Trotter , G . W . Davies , John Orme , S . Chamberlane , Geo . J . Wells , Alex . R . Wells , John Jee , and Wm . Dyson . Visitors : Bros . Robt . Williamson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; T . E . Rigby , P . M ., W . M . 1055 ; H . Nickson , 2231 ; Jas . J . Broadbridge , 2231 ; A .

Williamson , 1774 ; Jas . Renshaw , 2231 ; Wm . Hoyland , P . M . 10 S 3 ; Wm . Valentine , P . M . ; J . W . Lloyd , 1077 ; and Geo . Sam . Smith , P . M . 1134 . The lodge was opened by ihe W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The further business was to raise two brethren , which

ceremonies were performed respectively by Bros . C Wallworth , W . M ., and Wm . Bee , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., both being donewith great credit to each brother . After all business for the benefit of the lodge had been attended , and " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren expressed , the lodge was closed .

HAMPTON COURT .. —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 21 st inst . Among those present were Bros . G . Ransford , W . M . ; E . Clark , S . VV . ; F . Scholding , J . W . ; J . C Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . W ., Sec ; W . Fisher , S . D . ; Busbell , J . D . ; John Smith , I . G . ; R . Kent , Asst . Org . ; VV . Spearing , P . M .,

D . C ; R . Eales , l . P . M . ; Plimsaul , P . M . ; E . Trotter and Hopkins , Stwds . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Webster was most impressively raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . Bro . E . Clark , S . W ., as the Steward elected to represent the lodge at the forthcoming

Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys , then requested the brethren to forward to him any donations they might feel inclined to give to that excellent Charity . Bro . W . Fisher was invested with the collar of S . D . by the W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . .

Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Bro . Walls responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " In proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " ' Bro . Eales , I . P . M ., congratulated Bro . Ransford upon the able and impressive way in which he had carried out the arduous

ceremony of raising thatday . Thus far , the W . M . 's year had been a successful one , and he trusted that it would continue so to the end . The W . M ., in reply , expressed his acknowledgments to the brethren for the hearty support they had given him that day . He hoped that when the lodge resumed work in October that there would be several candidates for

initiation proposed . Bros . Mead , 1 S 05 , and Bonell , 1656 , responded on behalf of "The Visitors ; " Bro . Eales for " The Past Masters ;" Bros . Jessett and Walls for "The Treasurer and Secretary ; " Bro . E . Clark for "The Masonic Charities ; " and Bro . Scholding for "The Officers . " The proceedings , which were throughout of a most genial character , then terminated .

CARSHALTON . — Wallington Lodge ( No . 1 S 92 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Public Hall , on Thursday , the 21 st instant . There was a good attendance of brethren , the members of the lodge , including Bros . G . VV . Filmer , P . S . G . B ., W . M . ; H . D . Aslett , S . VV . ; J . A . Taylor , P . M . 1441 , J . W . ;

Rev . Lord Victor Seymour , Prov . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; W . Russell Crowe , P . M . 190 , Treas . ; Wm . Pile , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., bee ; F . A . Norton , S . D . ; R . H . Ward , I . G . ; W . Harwood and J . W . Manley , Stewards ; J . Newcastle , Org . ; J . G . Horsey , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Bishop , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; F . Carter , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors :

Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., Prov . S . G . W . ; H . Essex , ' 511 ; Rev . Jos . Baker , P . P . G . Chap . Middx . ; C . Cooke , J . D . 1 S 51 ; G . C . Burry , P . P . G . Org . ; J . Buckley , 1790 ; W . VV . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; H . Lewis , P . M . 945 ; VV . Poole , Treas . 1572 ; Geo . S . Hoodnail , Sec . 1790 ; Jas . S . Fraser , W . M . 2096 ; Hugh M . Hobbs , P . M . 2096 , Prov . J . G . W . ; J . Kilvington , S . W . 1790 ; A . J . C

Fletcher , 1506 ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . 1642 ; J . E . Pocock , M . D ., P . M . 1 S 91 ; C . Cunningham , su and 1612 ; Thos . Humphreys , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; Jno . Boreham , Org . 1437 ; H . T . Buard , 1641 ; Fredk . West , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; E . Piggott , 2264 ; A . VV . Barlow , J . D . 617 ; T . A . Hill , J . W . 1347 ; H . E . Vickers , W . M . 1632 ; E . D . Frost , P . P . S . G . D . ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 .

Lodge was formally opened , after which the minutes were read and confirmed , and the Audit Committee ' s Report received and adopted . Bro . J . E . Jeffs was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and Messrs . T . F . Jones and W . C Sabine initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The W . M . elect , Bro . H . D . Aslett was presented for installation , and duly installed into the chair by

Bro . John G . Horsey , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . A . Taylor , P . M . 1441 , S . VV . ; F . A . Norton , J . W . ; Rev . Lord Victor Seymour , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . Russell Crowe , P . M . 190 , Treas . ; W . Pile , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Roland H . Ward , S . D . ; J . W . Manley , J . D . ; John G . Horsey , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; J . Newcastle ,

I . G . ; W . Harwood and W . H . Ranson , P . M . 1790 , Stwds . ; W . Bassett , Org . ; A . Rowley , Tyler . ihe addresses were carefully and effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . J . G . Horsey , P . M . The W . M . invested Bro . Filmer , I . P . M ., with a P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , and in doing so expressed the pleasure it afforded him to make the

presentation , and the good wishes of the brethren for a successful future . Bro . Filmer , l . P . M ., returned thanks , and said he should value the jewel knowing it to be the spontaneous gift of the members of the lodge . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel , where an excellent meal was provided . The usual toasts were afterwards heartily honoured .

In responding to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., said that on behalf of himself and his illustrious colleagues it gave him great pleasure to return their united and hearty thanks for the honour done them by the kind remarks of the W . M . and the hearty reception of the toast by the brethren . He could safely say that the brethren had confidence in the Grand Officers , and he could assure them that those Grand Officers