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r Age at the next Festival who had done so much in his sition as honorary Secretary of the Charitable Association nnected with the Selywn Lodge of Instruction in further-¦ « the interests of the Charities—he meant Bro . E . Eagle . H hoped the brethren would do their utmost to make the ret which he would take up as large as possible , and thanked them for the kind manner in which they had the toast

received . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Officers 0 f the Lodge , " which was responded to by the Treasurer , Secretary , and S . W . The Tyler ' s toast having been duly honoured , brought a „„ rv pleasant evening to a close . Bros . T . Tremere , Wallis , Campbell , _ W . H . Hook , Stamp and Gay contributed to the enjoyment of the brethren by giving several songs in a very effective

The visitors present were Bros . N . D . Livesay , W . M . , „«•W . E . Dilley , W . M . 147 ; J . Mather , P . M . 1910 , t > SG D . Herts ; F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . Steward , Sec . R M . I . B . ; C . Hogard , P . M . 205 , P . G . S . of W . Essex ; T ' Tremere , P . M . 1929 ; S . R . Speight , P . M . and Sec .

.,,. R . Barham , P . M . 144 ; H . J . Chapman , S . W . 177 ; H Gross , J . W . 13145 E . Pettit , J . W . 1632 ; G . J . Garland , S . D . 172 S ; S . Saxby , 1507 ; C . Bourne , mo ; F . Flood , 1929 ; H . C . Goss , 22 ; D . T . Bear , 169 ; W . Kellaway , 1669 ; T . Wallis , 901 ; C . Thomson , 1297 ; R . Manley , 1892 ; and J . Hart , 192 .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . —On Monday , the 18 th inst ., under the auspices of this lodge , a laro-e number of brethren assembled in the spacious lecture and lodge room of the Masonic Club , in St . Giles ' - street , for the purpose of hearing a lecture on the " Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbo ic Degrees of Freemasonry , "

by Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., of London . In order to meet the convenience of members of other lodges , the meeting' was made special and distinct from the ordinary meetings of the lodge , which was not on this occasion formally opened . We were consequently unable to ascertain in the customary manner the names of the

numerous brethren who attended , amongst whom were several distinguished officers in the province . The Provincial Grand Secretary , W . Bro . J . B . Aldis , being unexpectedly detained by a business engagement , the proceedings were opened by Bro . George Baxter , P . M ., whointroduced the lecturer to the meeting , and shoitly afterwards resigned

the chair to Bro . Aldis , who presided during the remainder of the evening . Bro . Stevens' prefatory remarks were brief , and he promptly entered upon the practical explanations of the ritual and ceremonial with which his address abounds . The attention of his hearers was soon rivetted , and he

spared no efforts to successfully reach their understanding of the " connection of our whole system , and the relative dependency of its several parts . " Besides the _ amount of information given in respect of points in Masonic work , and many valuable hints for securing a common sense interpretation of much which , though sublimely conceived , is

made ridiculous in practice , the lecture is enlivened throughout by passages of humour which greatly enhance its interesting character . Without interruption , save such as was occasioned by earnest tokens of approval , Bro . Stevens continued his address during two and a half hours , and received at its conclusion a well-merited acknowledgment of the satisfaction he had given to his numerous

audience . Bro . Aldis , Prov . G . Sec , in proposing that a hearty vote of thanks should be accorded to Bro . Stevens , expressed his high appreciation of the valuable service to the Craft generally which the lecture could not fail to render . He did not hesitate to admit that he had himself received

unexpected and valuable information from the address delivered that evening , and the close attention which had been given to it was unmistakeable testimony that it was instructive and interesting in a high degree . He felt assured no brother would leave the meeting without having added to his store of Masonic information , and hoped that

other opportunities might offer for further addresses from Bro . Stevens , who had evidently left unsaid much that he had come prepared to say if time had permitted . Bro . George Baxter endorsed the remarks of the Chairman , and seconded the motion , which was carried by acclamation .

Bro . Stevens , in the course of his response , referring to the "Three Great Lights" in Freemasonry , gratified the brethren by reciting the well-known poem under that title , and the meeting then terminated . It was subsequently arranged that Bro . Stevens should Pay another visit to the Norwich brethren in the ensuing October or November .

NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( N 0 . 1067 ) . —Ameeting of this lodge was " eld on the 5 th ult ., at the Town Hall , when there were Present Bros . J . S . Bradstock , W . M . ; W . C . Heane , , * M ., acting S . W . ; W . G . Roberts , J . W . ; S . W . Woods , Treasurer ; M . F . Carter , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Udle , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Spence , I . G . j John Shiles , ? "vd .: Inh WPH , TvW . 1 * . Shaw Carlp . tnn . I . P . M .

Ti •^ d ' S' -am , and P . Buchanan . ihe lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Peter , uchanan was passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony « - * 'ng performed by the W . M . Bro . W . G . Roberts , J . W . " , Th " ex P ' anat ' of ^ e second tracing * board , ind brethren 'hen adjourned to the banqueting room , ' na spent the evening in harmony and brotherly love .

LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . ioo 4 ) .- * --On m ec r . nesi ^ ayi the 13 th inst ., the 22 nd annual insiallation ^ eeting of the members of this lodge was held at the ;„„ ° ? . Hall , Hope-street , when there was a large gather-E R 1 r Craft * The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . S ' u / 0 " ,,, *^ - ° supported by Bros . F . E . Boustead , r , *™ -. W . M . elect : M . Alexander . I . W .: W . Innes . 1

, * ' -, Ireas . ; W . Pye , S . D . j G . Alexander , J . D . ; Dr . Ft VJ ^ Smith > P-P-G . R ., P . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ; the , f- m B . -P-S . G . D . ; J . Wood , and others . Among Crn « D ° . f were Bros * J * F * Newell , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . WM M * sSo" C . Pilkington , P . M . 580 ; J . Shield , 126 ,. I ° 8 S J L . Fraser , J . W . 1264 ; J . Ashworth , W . M . l 32 ? f Key - J- Stowell , S . W . 1550 ; John Davies , P . M . S MaU ' ^ ood , Sec . 203 j S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . a Se , P . M . 1 609 ; H . Pye , S . W . 2495 and others ,

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The W . M . gave Jplace to Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith , who very effectively installed Bro . Boustead as the new VV . M ., the presentation being made by Bros . R . R . Martin and R . Washington . The new ruler then invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . Boulding , I . P . M . ; M . Alexander , S . VV . ; VV . Pye , J . W . ; H . B . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ; I . Alexander , P . M ., Sec ; G . Alexander , S . D . ; A . J .

Lett , J . D . ; W . Sutherland , I . G . j G . W . Latchford , J . Travis , and S . A . Bird , Stewards . Bro . P . Ball , P . G . T ., was re-elected Tyler for the 22 nd time . Before the lodge closed a handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . E . Boulding , by the VV . M ., on behalf of

the members , and suitably acknowledged . Bro . Casey catered most successfully for the brethren , and a musical programme was well rendered by Bros . J . Busfield , 2042 j S . Kirkham , 1609 ; W . H . Quayle , 2042 ; T . C . Fargher , 2042 ; and VV . Forrester , 1035 , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O .

BATTLE—Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The brethren of this prosperous lodge met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . Hy . Kimm , W . M ., piesided , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., I . P . M . ; R . Hughes , S . W . ; J . B . Foord , J . VV . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . A . Raper , Sec . ;

T . J . Walder , S . D . ; T . W . Jordan , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; R . M . Davison , M . D ., I . G . ; Leary , Tyler ; W . Lamborn , P . P . G P ., P . M . ; C Martin , C . VV . Till , VV . E . Skinner , H . T . Simmons , R . Avis , and others . Visitors : Bros ; Councillor W . H . Russell , Prov . G . Steward , P . M . ; T . W . Markwick , W . M . ; F . Plowman , P . M . ; and J . Bullman , all of 40 ; T . Bathard , P . M . 12 S 7 ; and others .

The minutes having been confirmed and communications read , Mr . F . VV . Hotham , having been balloted for , and unanimously elected , was ably and impressively initiated by the VV . M ., Bro . Kimm . . There being no further business , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a well-served supper . The usual lojal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , a very enjoyable evening being spent .

TWICKENHAM . — Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , cn Saturday , the 16 th instant . The chair was occupied by Bro . G . S . Elliott , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . W . H . Matthews , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; Wm . Faulkner , J . VV . ; John Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; Edward Wm . Devereux , P . M ., Sec ;

Wm . Beaton , S . D . ; H . B . Hassel , I . G . ; G . L . Wingate , P . M . ; J . T . Moss , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx . ; J . Beresford Ryley , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; H . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; D . Hart-Davies , F . Tallack , H . F . Tallack , F . W . Tallack , John Fixter , Alfred E . Carter , and John Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Long , P . M . 5 67 ; B . Burton , W . M . 15 ; and VV .

Towers , S . W . 15 . The lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , and the Auditor's report was received and adopted . Bro . W . H . Matthews having been presented , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros .

W . Faulkner , S . W . ; W . Beaton , J . VV . ; John Faulkner , P . M ., Treas .,- Edward W . Devereux , P . M ., Sec . ; H . 3 . Hassel , S . D . ; A . E . Carter , J . D . ; Hart-Davies , I . G . j F . Tallack , D . C . j F . W . Tallack , W . S . j H . F . Tallack , Org . j and John Gilbert , Tyler . The . Installing Master then delivered Ihe usual addresses in a manner that was thoroughly appreciated by the brethren . On

the motion of Bro . John Faulkner , P . M ., Treas ., and seconded by Bro . J . T . Moss , P . M ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The circular letter from Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , P . M ., P . G . Sec . Middx ., as to

the change of duties of Secretaries of the province was read by Bro . Devereux , Sec , and he thereupon gave notice of motion to revise the by-laws . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , when a very enjoyable evening was spent .

HARROW . — Henry Levander Lodge ( No . 2048 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , the 23 rd inst . The chair was taken by Bro . Chas . lies Axford , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Cheeke , S . W . j R . M . Surridge , ] . W . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of W . Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; W .

A . Scurrah , Prov . G . S . of W . ; C . P . McKay , P . M . 720 , Sec ; VV . H . Burgess , S . D . ; H . Webb , J . D . ; S . Reece , D . C ; A . Scurrah , A . D . C . j A . W . Ware , Steward j W . Worrall , Dickinson , Dolling , Jenkins , Barker , Nelson , Stubbings , Garner , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . Pinnock , 1658 j J . Carrolus Smith , I . P . M . 1744 ; H . Dickey , W . M . 1 744 j and VV . W . Lee , 1 S 97 .

Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . A . T . North and G . Jenkins were raised to the Degree of Master Mason in a very impressive manner by the W . M . This being the meeting preceding the installation , the usual elections were proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Bros . C . P . McKay , P . M . 720 , Sec , W . M . elect ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . G . S . of Works (

reelected ) , Treasurer ; and Very ( re-elected ) , Tyler . A Committee was appointed to aduit and examine the accounts of the lodge , and the circular from the Pro G . Master read and considered . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , catered for by the worthy host , Bro .

Hamblin . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed by the VV . M ., and received by the brethren in a hearty manner . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . W . A . Scurrah , I . P . M ., who said that as there were no initiates , he must characterise this as the toast of the

evening . They had all witnessed the excellent working of Bro . Axford , and wculd therefore be able to agree with him that it could not have been rendered in a more perfect manner . They had an excellent occupant of the chair in that brother , who was an excellent VV . M ., for his amiability and geniality were proverbial . Bro . C . I . Axford , W . M ., in response , said he had simply done the best he could as the W . M . to promote the

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welfare of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren . He thanked them for the flattering reception accorded the toast , and assured them that it had been a pleasure to carry out any work he had been called upon to perform . He reminded them that he intended serving as Steward for

the Girls' School , and expressed the gratification it would afford him to receive the name of any brother as a subscriber to that deserving Institution . " The Past Masters , " " l'he Treasurer and Secretary , " "The VV . M . Elect , " and "TheOfficers " were given , and a pleasant evening terminated with the Tyler ' s toast .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 2 j ) .-A meeting was held at the Portland Arms Hotel , Great Portland-street , on Friday , the 22 nd inst . Present : Bros . Cobham , P . M ., VV . M . ; Grave , S . VV . ;; Deaton , J . W . 5 Steingraber , S . D . ; Gordon , j . D . ; Blum , I . G . ; Blundell , P . M . ; Harnell , Hunt , Baker , " P . M ., Pieceptor ; and Deal on , Secretary . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ist Section of the First

Lecture was worked hy Bro . Baker , P . M . Bro . Hunt having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The and Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M . It was proposed by Bro . Baker , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . G . A . Deaton , that Bro . Gruve . be VV . M . fur the ensuing week ; carried unanimously . Tne ollicers were appointed in rotation , lt was proposed and seconded that the widows' votes

be given to Bro . Cobham , P . M ., on behd . lt of Mrs . Themans , and the male votes be given to Bro . Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; carried unanimously . It was proposed by Bro . | . W . Deaton , and seconded by Bro . Baker , P . M ., that Bro . " Blundell , P . M ., be Treasurer of this lodge of instruction ; carried unanimously . Bro . Blundell having thanked the brethren for the honour conferred , and ah Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Sir ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 23 th inst ,, when there were present Bros . C . Smales , 1604 , W . M . ; H . Marsden , 73 , S . W . ; H . Halliday , 2160 , J . VV . ; G . Lane , 1624 , S . D . ; F . Golding , ' 47 s . J . D . ; J . B . Smith , S 13 , I . G . ; C . Mulvey , 179 and 788 , Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , P . M . 1306 , Sec ; C . A . Itter , 18 07 and 2191 ; G . Gregory , 102 , 1538 , and 20 S 7 ; M . Gamble , 706 ; T . Casely , 1094 ; E . ) . Schultz , 1745 ; N . J . Goodchild , 704 and 1470 ; A .

Giudings , 1446 ; F . J . GoodaIl , 2 ii ; J . Bart . ett , 1037 ; E . R . Smith , 1044 ; P . H . Recknell , P . M . 212 , Treas . ; and N . H . Hosegood , 1044 . 'Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of ihe last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . G . Lane worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . rehearsed tlie ceremony of initiation , Bro . Golding acting as candidate . Bro . N . J . Goodchild , having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly examined , and entrusted . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . N . J . Goodchild acting as candidate . Ihe lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . Gamble was elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , the Preceptor proposed that the S . VV . be W . M . lor the next meeting—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , with " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 553 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Kagle Iavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . J .- Miiller , VV . M . 173 , W . M . ; J . Round , S . VV . ; VV . j . Mason , J . W . ; F . G . Baker ,. P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . j . Thomas , Sec . ; A . G . Boswell , S . D . ; W . J . Stratton , J . D . '; VV . Chappie , l . G . ; C . Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; M . Rosenberg , J . Webster , and S . J . Humfress , VV . M . 733 .

ihe lodge was opened in due form , ar . d the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . S . J . Humf--ess was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Millier delivered

the three addresses in a very impressive manner . Bro . Round was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed ' in rotation . It was resolved that the annual dinner of this lodge of i struction be heid on Tuesday , May 17 th , and that Bro . F . G . Baker , the Preceptor , should preside on that occasion , All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meetng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Walter Wingham , VV . M . ; A . Austin , S . VV . ; Bussey , ] . W . ; W . Steele , S . D . ; S . Renaut , J . D . ; J . Youlden , l . G . ; "\ V . Roots , acting Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Hon . Treas . ; F . H . VVilliams , Hon . Sec . ; J . Hattersley , and Gomm . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in tlie

Second Degree . Bro . Hattersley , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hattersley as candidate . The traditional history was given . Bro . Wingham vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Youlden . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Gomm candidate . The VV . M . rose for the lirst time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . VV . be VV . M . for the ensuing week—can ied unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodae was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . t _? i ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held at Austin's Hotel , 7 , London-street , Fenchurch-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 21 st inst . Present : Bros . G . J . Westlield , VV . M . ; Blake , S . VV . ; J . Ives , J . VV . ; Sword , S . D . ; A . Bailey , J . D . ; Carter , I . G . ; T . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Geo . Hughes , Hon . Sec ; T . Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; C . V . Hunter , Gregory , and Low . The lodge was opened in due form , and Ihe minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gregory candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Blake . B .-o . Hunter answered the usual questions leading to tlie Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hunter duly passed to the Degree of F . C . The loilge was resumed to the lurst Degree . The VV . M . gave the i = t Section of the First Lecture . On the

W . M . rising for the first time , Bro . Duffield , P . M ., proposed that Bro . C . V . Hunter , 1668 , become a member of this lodge—seconded by Bro . Ives , and carried unanimously . Bro . Hunter ihanked the brethren , and hoped to spend many pleasant evenings in the lodge . The VV . M . rose for tlie second time , ivhen it was proposed that Bro . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , occupy the chair at the next meeting . The ollicers were appointed in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Mimms , W . M . ; Corny , S . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , sec ; Deacon , S . D . ; Ogg , J . D . ; Abbott , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; Coughlan , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Haseldine , VV . Smith , Badderly , W ' oinbcll , | . Ray , and Mitchell .

1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation ' was rehearsed , Bro . Haseldine being the candidate . Bro . Ray answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened m the Second Degree , and Bro . Ray dulypassed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , Bros , F , J , Wray , J . Gibson , and Geo , Musson