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following the noble example of thc two great noblemen who led them , endeavoured to promote the prestige of their time honoured society , which made no distinction between colour or creed . He was delighted to be present to see Bro . Alsett installed as W . M . That day—the 21 st March —was a day highly prized amongst Indians for they regarded it a < : the beginning of the new year—Jamshedi

Naoroj—and in this country it was regarded as the commencerrent of spring . In Bombay , where he was born , Masonic lodges under the English and Scotch Constitutitions met under one roof to celebrate the fact that winter had gone and that they had begun a new year . That gathering , which was of a cosmopolitan character , was a sight well worth seeing , and the Duke of Connaught would

endeavour to make his appearance as the District Grand Master . He was with them that evening- in his capacity of Prov . Grand Treasurer , for which honour he was greatly indebted to the Craft in general , and particularly to Bro . Dr . Pocock , whom he was glad to see present , and who had the courage to propose him for election against his own countrymen . He was also the S . G . VV . for Surrey ,

for which he was indebted to their popular Prov . G . M ., Bro . General Brownrigg , who was now absent from England , but they would all join in asking that the G . A . O . T . U . would pour down the abundance of His grace upon him . In conclusion he trusted that any brother from the East would receive the same reception as he had received if he brought with him the tongue of good report .

Bro . F . West , Dep . P . G . M ., in response to the toast of "The Prov . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., and Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " said it was with sincere regret that he had to tell them that their P . G . M . was not able to take that part in the work of the Province of Surrey that he bad done to their entire satisfaction for so many years past . He was sorry therefore that he had to take his place , as he

had done for the past 12 months , but he need hardly say it was a work ot very great pleasure . He was thus performing a duty , but at the same time a labour of love , because he felt he was carrying out the wishes of a Mason who had endeared himself to his province by _ the admirable manner in which he had performed the duties appertaining to his office , and to whose example , as the W . M . had remarked ,

the province owed its success . He was glad to find that example appreciated in such an excellent lodge as the Wallington Lodge . It was a great pleasure to be present once more on the installation night , and to find that there still existed in it the same respect for the principles of Masonry , the performance of Masonic duties , and the inculcation of everything Masonic and fraternal . He thanked them for

the kind'way in which the W . M . had introduced the toast , and the brethren for their cordial reception of it . He could only say he hoped that as long as the P . G . M . was pleased to call upon him to undertake office he might be able to perform the duties to their satisfaction , as he believed he had hitherto done . He had to thank the brethren of this lodge for the splendid arrangements made

last July for the reception of the provincial meeting . Those arrangements were carried out with such perfection , that only one who so thoroughly had the interests of Masonry at heart as Bro . Pile could have done it . He believed it was the most successful meeting the province had ever held , and the thanks of the entire province were due to Bro . Pile for the success of the gathering . The

next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Caterham under the care of the Caterham Lodge , of which Bro . Sandeman was the Secretary , and he thought he might prophecy that with such a Secretary they would have everything arranged to their satisfaction . He wished the W . M . a prosperous year of office , and if that brother only followed the splendid example of the P . M . 's , he would

retire with the same eclat , and that he might do so was the sincere wish of the Dep . Prov . G . Master . " The Health of the W . M . and Success to the Wallington Lodge " was given by the Dep . Prov . G . Master . He was sure the lodge would not have elected Bro . Aslett to his high office unless the members were perfectly satisfied he was worthy of the chair . This being the case , it was

the duty of all those who elected him to do their best to support him . For the successful management of the affairs of the lodge , it was not only necessary that they should have a VV . Master of considerable experience in Masonry , but that he should have good officers . If he could particularise one , he thought that the life and soul of the lodge was the Secretary , for the W . M . ' s duties were

of a manifold nature , and those duties owed a great deal of their success to the way in which the details were arranged by the responsible-offices . He had attended the lodge many times , and had found the W . M . not only Perfect in the duties , but thoroughly understanding the business of the lodge , and extending the right hand of fellowship to the visitors . In the W . M . that evening they

had one who would fulfil the difficult qualifications that were essentially necessary for the credit of the lodge . He hoped Bro . Aslett would retire with the feeling that he had entirel y deserved the confidence reposed in him , and that at the next installation meeting it would be said that he had not disgraced the warrant handed over to him . That he was a popular W . M . he ( Bro . West ) had not the

slightest doubt , from the large gathering he saw present . Ihe brethren would heartily join in drinking the health of the W . M ., wishing him every prosperity and success which 'hey , as Masons , could offer him . Bro . H . D . Aslett , W . M ., in reply , said a sense of the

original prevented him from saying it was the proudest moment of his life . He had a difficult task to perform to adequatel y thank them for the way in which they had « funk his health . He had also to thank them for the [ "onour done him in the lodge , which he would do his best to deserve .

'Ihe Initiates" having been given , and responded to y ? - J ° . ? s and Sabine , y . Ihe Visitors" was cordially given by the Worshipful Bro . Lewis , P . M . 945 , in reply , said he regarded it as an ° nour to be selected as the first spokesman on behalf of had vtsit ° u ' In Masonry theycou , d not but feel that thev u much to be thankful for—helpfulness and

encouragethos and * all the joys that came from intercourse with Went * t uves . more or less harrassing . When they still new neighbourhood their encouragement was a ^ S , reater , and the W . M . and brethren of that lodge had hearHJV , " - 3 t na PP ' ness by R ' ving 'he visitors the most , v orkin pitalit y > and ° y setting them an example of good late ™ " ; ° cock > P M lS 9 i , also replied . He said the c » of the hour would excuse him from making any

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lengthy remarks . He could , however , dilate for a very long period upon the excellent working of the lodge , and the manner in which the members had hospitably entertained the visitors . It was from the bottom of his heart that he congratulated the members upon having placed in the chair his friend Bro . Aslett , whom he had known for some years . He was convinced that the more they knew of the W . M . the more they would like and respect him , and congratulate themselves upon having elected him as

W . M . Bro . Humphreys , P . P . S . G . W . Essex , and other brethren also responded . Several brethren having to leave by train for town , the chair was assumed by the I . P . M ., and other toasts given ,

including " The P . M . 's " and " The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and pleasant gathering . Under the auspices of the Laurel Glee Union , a selection of music was given , Mr . John Rudkin , R . A . M ., conducting , and Bro . J . Newcastle presiding at the pianoforte .

YORK . — Agricola Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate . There were present Bros . A . M . White , P . A . G . P ., W . M . ; Major A . H . H . McGachen , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C ; Captain F . Hewson , P . M ., P . Z ., P . D . S . G . D . Malta ; J . H . Taylor , P . G . Steward , S . W . ; J . E . Wilkinson , J . W . ; J . Eccles ,

Treas . ; Captain ] . Thomson , Sec . ; J . Wilson , Chap . ; W . H . Wigham , S . D . ; G . Manton , J . D . ; T . Laverack , D . C ; J . Sutcliffe , Org . ; T . N . Lathom , I . G . ; D . Young and J . W . Dow , Stewards ; E . Osborne , Tyler ; C . S . H . Brooke , VV . T . Beckwith , J . Atkinson , W . Johnson , J . Colahan , J . Booth , E . Atkinson , R . C Ward , A , Sollitt , G . Epworth , J . Tomlinson , R . Spence , R . A . Young ,

C . Garrood , F . Bucktin , J . Simpson , T . Boutell , VV . L . Wales , G . McFarlane , A . F . King , VV . H . Lumley , and J . Riley . Visitors : Bros . H . C Pickersgill , P . M . 837 ; W . B . Dyson , l . P . M . 1661 ; J . Horner , 1611 ; E . Johnstone , 1994 ; and J . McGee , 190 ( S . C ) . buccessful ballots having been taken for two joining members and for one candidate , the W . M . initiated the

latter and another candidate who was successfully balloted for at the previous meeting , and passed two brethren to the Second Degree . The S . W ., Bro . J . H . Taylor , P . G . Stwd ., was then elected W . M . ; Bro . J . Eccles was reelected Treas . ; Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , j . W ., and G .

Manton , J . D ., were re-elected Auditors ; and Bro . K . Osborne was re-elected Tyler for the ensuing year . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the remainder of the evening spent in social intercourse , the usual loyal and other toasts being given , inttrspersed with songs , & c , rendered by the brethren .

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EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —A meeting was held at lira . Cambden's , Atlantic Tavern , Brixton , on Monday , the 25 th inst . Present : Bros . VV . Lucas , W . M . ; Hooper , S . W . ; Stafford , J . W . ; Stacey , Preceptor ; Grammer , Sec . ; E . Vernier , S . D . ; West , J . D . ; Wallman , I . G . ; Hooker , Bond , Hampton , Reed ,

Wakefield , Eccles , and Burridge . The lodge was opened , and the and and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bros . Stacey , Preceptor , and Bond respectively . The First ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Hooker acting as candidate . Bro . Hooper was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed ,

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , W . M . ; Varrall , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Mansfield , sen ., S . D . ; Dealer , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; Wright , Leng , Penrose , Campbell , Timms , Leaphard , Sandford , Prior , Pitt , jun ., Hick , Walker , Amos , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Wiight personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were put from the chair , and answered by the brethren . The lodge was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Hick personating the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Leaphard , 147 , was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Varrall , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the second Thursday in April , and appointed officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 S 3 J . -A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 ( Jth inst ., at the tagle lavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV . Present : Bros . J . J . Thomas , W . M . 753 , W . M . ; J . Page , S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . Stephens , Sec . ( pro tern . ); James Stephens , S . D . ; S . B . Nightingale , J . D . ; R . X . Redfearn , I . G . ; R . T . Dillon ; Stwd . ; N . Turner , P . M . 73 ; A . G . Boswell , P . M . 1330 ; •Millier , P . M . 173 ; D . Strouu , P . M . 2045 ; R . Dillon ,

P . M . 1567 ; VV . J . Mason , vV . Chappie , A . Ii . Carter , Lr . V . Wood , J . VV . Manktelow , 1 .. Nerwich , J . Tapping , V . Shaw , W . X . Dillon , and J . R . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and contlrmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Mason and Boswell having answered the questions leaning to the Third Degtee , were duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wood having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Shaw candiuate . The S . W ., Bro . Page , was elected W . M . for Ihe ensuing week , and appointed his oliicers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after '' Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on thc 23 nd inst ., at the Six Bella Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . W . G . Coat , W . M . ; H . D . Aslett , S . VV . ; E . Lucas , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; E . Cavers , S . D . ; J . Pattison , J . D . ; G . Webb , I . G . ; Coplestone , Fox , Woods , Cotton , and Nash . Tne lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by the

brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . Bro . Woods having given proofs of his proficiency , was en . rusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very able and impressive manner . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Webb , and the and by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen , the Preceptor was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting—Preceptor's night . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

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EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —A meeting was held at the Muna Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , the 26 th inst . Present—Bros . Marshall , W . M . ; Graham , S . VV . ; Theiss , J . W . ; Cursons , S . D . ; Rymer , J . D . 5 Swan , Sec ; Brindley , Preceptor ; Englefield , Deputy Preceptor ; White , I . G . ; Hunter , Noakes , Moon , Blee , Kirkaidy , Pett , Grimes , Parker , Hunt , Berry , and Esling . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Swan , Sec , worked the 1 st , Bro . Cursons , the 2 nd , and Bro . Brindley , Preceptor , the 3 rd Sections of the Lecture , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pett being the candidate . Bro . Graham , S . VV ., was duly elected as W . M . for the gth April—the next regular meeting being the day on which the annual supper will be held ., The Preceptor proposed , and Bro . Englefield seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Marshall for the very able manner in which he had performed the duties of

Worshipful Master for the first time . The Worshipful Master made a suitable reply . Bro . Esling , W . Master of the mother lodge , informed the brethren that they had amongst them a visitor who , with his family , was about to proceed to Queensland , and he desired the brethren to wish him " Hearty good wishes" and Godspeed on his journey . This proposition having been received in a most enthusiastic manner , Bro . Blee , P . M . 1528 , briefly returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . O . W . Battley , W . M . ; VV . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 , S . W . ; W . Matthews , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Tieas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; J . R . Allman , W . M . 1425 , S . D . ; F . W . Pritchard , J . D . ; C . A . Milnes , I . G . ; E . R . Buckwell , Stwd . ; D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 , ¦ E . F . Ferris , l . P . M . 1 543 G .

; Davis , P . M . 16 ;; C . G . Wetzlar , J . H . Taylor , J . C . Conway , VV . J . Mason , M . Rosenberg , H . Guntrip , N . Spyers , A . B . Northcroft , and J . Smith . Bro . S . Cooper , 1543 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . The

lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after thc usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Wetzlar being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Hakim was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the next meeting—the oliicers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i 47 i ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . Duncan , W . M . ; H . Hunt , S . W . ; G . J . Bamctt , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . E . Sheffield , S . D . ; C . Hiller , I . G . ; C . G . Gray , C . Weber , and R . Loomes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weber candidate . The W . M . vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . Petch . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Gray answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Weber was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Hunt was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 21 st inst ., when there were present Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; E . D . F . Rymcr , J . W . ; G . S . Russell , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; J . R . Harnell , S . D . ; O . Lamare , J . D . ; R . F . Holmden , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . Smales , H . Luff , VV . Groves , C . Filhon , G . S . Peachy , VV . Ham , John Skinner , F . VV . Buxton , VV . Richards , W . Hancock , R . J . Harnell , VV . Barringer , and Charles Lambert .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . Filhon having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was closed in the Third and then in the Second Degree . The W . M . worked the First Section , and Bro . W . Hancock the Second Section of the

First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . Percv F . Holmden , 198 , was unanimously elected a joining member " of the lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned . After the lodge was closed , a meeting of the Charitable

Association in connection with the lodge of instruction took place , under the presidency of Bro . R . J . Harnell , Bros . F . Buxton and VV . Hancock being appointed Tellers . Ballots for eight subscriberships to the Royal Masonic Charitable Institutions then took place , which were declared to be in favour of Bros . VV . B . Fendick , G . P . Bcrtini , J . J . Woolley , J . Rowe , T . C . Seary , G . Coleman , A . Amelot , and Mr . C . Stephens . A vote of thanks to Bros . R . J . Harnell , President ; G . Reynolds , Treas . ; and r . M . Noakes , Sec , closed the proceedings .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . I 073 ) .-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . Mapleton , W . M . and Sec . ; Toulmein , S . W . ; Brewer . J . W . ; Marshall , Preceptor ; Dent . S . D . ; Paiva , I . D . ; Knight , I . G . ; S . Lea Smith , Bnsh , C . VV . C . Webb , and Gordon Smith . Visitors : Bro .-. Godfrey , Billingnurst , and Mountford . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First Degree the of initiation rehearsed

ceremony was , Bro . Lea Smith acting as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . The lodge was resumed in the Third , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bro . Toulmein , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Toulmein gave notice that the ceremony of passing would be rehearsed , and the explanation of the second tracing board given . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bros . Godfrey , Billinghurst , and Mountford were unanimousl y elected members of thc lodge . The W . M . rose for the third li me , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 L--A meeting was held 0 . 1 Ihursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golahawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . A . Cavers , W . M . ; L . Cox , S . W . ; II . Cotton , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Josey . P . M . ; Colwill , P . M . ; Head , Lindfie . d , Jennings , H . Nash , and Sanson . The lodge was opened in due furmand the minutes of last

, meeting were read and conlirmed . The cereinonv of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Jennings candidate . The W . M . ' vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Higginson . The lodge was opened m the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in ihe Third Degree . Thc 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Iligginsjn , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section worked . Urn . L . Cox was elected W . M , for thc next meet , ing , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . idgi ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday the -5 th inst . Present : Bros . \ V . C . Williams , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex W . M . ; J . Davies , S . W . ; P . Skar , J . W . ; J . Codings , P . M . ! Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; G . Swann , S . D . ; ' VV . Payers IDT . Jobson , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; M . R . Rice , C . Woods ' , ' and VV . J . Coplestone , W . M , elect 834 .