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i- _ . _> n <_ acted , Bro . L . T . Filley vvas installed in the Master's chair by Bro . T . H . Smith , P . M . The W . M . then in-, _ p « ted the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing * « r- Bros . J . Copland , I . P . M . ; H . E . Pannell , S . W . j VH HighwoodJ . W . j E . J . Penney , P . M ., Ireas . j W . knn ' ell P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Palmer , S . D . ; W . Mattheson , J . D . j J . Wheller , D . C ; F . J . Heales , I . G . j W . 1 H Gard ' ner , and R . O . Carrick , Stwds . j and J . W . , ' _ , ' ™ = Tvler .
_ At the ciose of the Iodge , the brethren adjourned to an admirably served banquet , provided by the hostess , Mrs . Cox after which , the usual loyal and Matonic toasts vvere duly honoured . Bro . J . Smith-Eastes , D . P . G . M ., in responding on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " expressed his pleasure
in being amongst the Sheerness brethren , and he took the opportunity of making a special and urgent appeal to their sympathies on behalf of the Charities . Bros . VV . Pannell and A . Spears also earnestly advocated the cause of "The Masonic Charities . " A most enjoyable evening was brought to a successful
conclusion with the " National Anthem . " The able manner in which Bro . L . T . Filley discharged the various duties of his office , augurs well for the future prosperity of the lodge . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . C . M . Glaysher .
MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . _ 1102 ) . — The regular meeting of this Iodge vvas held in the new Masonic Hall , King-street , on Friday , the Sth inst . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . Walter Bailey , W . M ., assisted and supported by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . F . H . Hare , S . W . j W . Wilson , J . W . j James Barker , P . M . ; T . B . Fairclough , P . M . ; J . H . Simpson , I . P . M . ; F . J .
Crowther , Sec ; J . Womack , S . D . j T . W . Sproulle , l . D . j J . Hilton , I . G . j W . Beaumont , Stwd . j M . Deadman , Org . j W . Booth , Tyler ; W . H . Wilkinson , C . E . Sutcliffe , and T . R . Maddison . The minutes of the last regular lodge meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Maddison vvas passed to the Degree of F . C , the working tools being given by Bro . F . H .
Hare , S . W . In the absence of Bro . John Barker , P . M ., Bro . James Barker ( on his behalf ) , proposed that " The Mirfield Lodge , No . 1102 , do join the Correspondence Circle of the Lodge of Quatour Coronati , No . 2076 , " which , after been seconded by Bro . John H . Simpson , I . P . M ., was duly carried . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and
the brethren sat down to slight refreshment , presided over by the W . M . At the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , held in the Royal Albert Hall on the 7 th inst ., the Mirfield Lodge was represented by five Stewards , viz ., Bros . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . K .
Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . j A . A . Stott , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of W . j J . Milner , Stwd . j and W . H . Wilson , who were all present except Bro . Ibberson to support the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , on that never to be forgotten occasion . They vvere also accompanied by the following ladies , viz ., Mrs . Barker , Mrs . Milner , and Mrs . W . H . Wilson .
BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on 1 hursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there vvas an unusually large attendance of the brethren and visitors from the various lodges in the province . The annual meeting on the historical and picturesque ground where once raged the fierce and bloody conflict which decided the
fate of our country , is always well attended by visitors , but the accommodation of the charming lodge-room was never more strained than on this occasion , testifying to the increasing popularity of the lodge , and the esteem in which the W . M . elect is held in the Craft . The brethren present were Bros . Robert Hughes , W . M . j J . B . Foord , S . W . j VV . T . JordanJ . W . W . M . elect j H . G . F .
, , Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., T . eas . ; The Very Rev . E . R . Currie , D . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , D . C ; W . A . Raper , Sec ; J . Fielding , Org . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . D . j J . B . Foster , J . D . ; W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., as l . G . ; Leslie , Tyler ; C W . Duke , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; J- B . Sargent , P . P . G . P ., P . M . j Chas . Martin , T . J . Walder , W . E . Skinner , T . W . Avis , F . W . Hotham , K .
«•Ticehurst , J . Chance , and others . The visitors included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec j Thos Irollope , M . D , P . G . D . Eng ., P . M . 40 and 1842 ; F . Koss , ter , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 40 ; W . H . Russell , P . G . D . C , « ,, ; 4 o ; T . W . Markwick , W . M . 40 ; T . Billing , W . M . 27 I . S . PeterSj W-M > 3 II . w > M- Caffyn ) vV / Jf , n ° 5 Gapt . Turner , W . M . 1303 ; C J . Heald ,
W . M 1636 ; A . Lloyd , W . M . 1726 ; C . R . Ellis , P . P . ^•D . C . Cambridgeshire , P . M . 1982 ; J . M . Jenkins , J . W . 3 iij Peter Robinson , P . M . 40 ; W . S . Allen , J . W . 40 ; "edencDuke , 40 ; C . J . Ticehurst , 40 j E . J . McCormick , 40 ; and several others . I te L the usual preliminaries the W . M . passed Bro . Jesse Chance to the Degree of a F . C . in his usual able
5 ni ? > and then proceeded to the installation of Bro . •" . "am Thomas Jordan , J . W ., as his successor in the inair of K . S ., being assisted by Bro . the Very Rev . Dean the m tvh ° gave ttle P roclamat ' and the addresses to j „ ° j cers an < l breihren . The whole ceremony was ren" j ? m ° st eloquently and impressively , and afforded much sratihcation to the brethren . The following were the
I p » i a PP ° 'nted and invested , viz .: Bros . Robt . Hughes , wlu an , , Sec-J R- T - Davison , M . D . S . W . ; T . J . Raider , j . W . ; The Very Rev . Dean Currie , P . M ., Tr « , ' » , P-: H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Wh ( , ? th tinie ) ' - Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C . ; Cer " . n 'din ^ , 2 ' J" B- Foster ' ' - W - A - Br . ? A -UP- ) J- W . Pepper , I . G . ; and C . Leary , Tyler .
Sear 1 ¦ ' > P , M- > ' '•P . S . G . W ., who had tor many Provi ° 1 ? - dly and effi c ' ' y represented the lodge on the electJrfl IL and Lodge Charities Committee , was again his
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most sumptuous and recherche banquet hadbeen provided by the new host , Mr . C Holt . After the enjoyment of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere heartily honoured , those of "The W . M ., Bro . Jordan , " and "The Installing Master , Bro . Hughes , " being received with much enthusiasm , testifying to their popularity in the Craft . Allusion was made to their both being young
Masons , and "twins in initiation into the lodge , and to the active and unremitting interest they had taken in the Craft , the example of their success being held out as a stimulant to the exertions of young Masons generally . The proceedings were m uch enlivened by a glee party from St . Leonard ' s , who discoursed sweet music deliriously , and several of the brethren and visitor ! , also exhibited great
ability and talent in adding to the musical enjoyments of the evening . We think vve may venture to congratulate the Abbey Lodge on the unprecedented success of this meeting . Young lodges in small towns frequently become disheartened at the apathy shown by its individual members , the result being frequently a slovenly and imperfect rendering
of our beautiful ritual , but the Abbey Lodge has clearly nothing to reproach itself with in that respect . There is evidently a good supply of young and earnest Masons working up to the chair , and the unflagging interest and example of some of its old Past Masters , notably , Bros . Lamborn and Thorpe , Founders , Wells , Treasurer , and Dean Currie , goes no little way in keeping up the high state of efficiency of this interesting lodge .
FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The election meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the 16 th inst , Bro . James Laurence , W . M ., presided . There vvere present Bros . E . A . Smith , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . C Baker
J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . D ., Sec ; W . Walters , S . D . ; W . H . Walters , J . D . ; J . A . Wilson , I . G . ; F . Dunstan , Org . j J . CGoslin , D . C ; A . Lawton and F . R . Cox , Stwds . j J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tylerj J . J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j F . Stanley , P . Bick , A . Robertson , VV . H . Davey , and others .
Apologies were received from Bros . W . R . Vassila , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j S . Page , Treas . j and S . Wheeler , A . D . C . ( regrettingabsence ) . The minutes having been confirmed , and the ballot proved favourable to Mr . G . J . Bailey , the W . M . in a faultless manner passed Bro . Philip Bick and initiated Mr . George James Bailey . Bros . Edwin Arthur Smith , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Samuel
Page , Treas . j and John Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . On the motion made by the father of the lodge , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., seconded by Bro . J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . Std . Br ., "It was resolved that ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds and spent in purchasing a Past Master ' s jewel to be piesented to Bro . James Laurence ,
W . M ., for his many and essential services rendered to the lodge . " Bros . Fred . Walters , P . M ., Frederick Dunstan , and Edwin James Whelan , were elected the Auditors . Audit to be held at the Holborn Restaurant . Some gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed and refreshment followed .
NORTHALLERTON . —Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —On Thursday , the 2 ist inst ., the monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall . Bro . J . S . Winn , W . M ., presided , there being also present Bros . S . Jacob , W . M . De Grey and Ripon Lodge ; W . B . Dyson , W . M ., and Brown , I . P . M ., Eboracum Lodge ; Z . Wright , Falcon Lodge ; Caine , H . Warrior , I . P . M . ; J . S . Walton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C Waistell , ) P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Christopher Palliser , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j J . Fairburn , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; R . H . Sootheran , P . M . j J . Nettle-. D ft / I . \ J 7 Cf- __ ... _ 4 P 1 \/ T . T D .. _ - «_ , ll C \ % T . ¦ ____ ¦ i 3
TO , [•» ' •, »»¦ - " •<= ""> •.. «» ., . IXUDCII , O . » V ., W . Bell , J . W . ; J . Ward , S . D . ; J . H . Robinson , Sec . ; C Tweedy , I . G . ; E . Wilkinson , Tyler ; Plews , Alexander Hutchinson , Charlton , and Naylor . Bros . Naylor and Charlton vvere raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being gone through in an efficient and Masonic manner by Bro . Winn , W . M ., who
was assisted by the W . M . of the De Grey and Ripon , the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , and Bros . Nettleton , P . M ., and Fairburn , P . M . Afterwards the visitors vvere entertained to supper in the banqueting room , when the usual Masonic toasts were given , and a harmonious and pleasant evening was spent .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th instant . Among those present were Bros . E . W . Jenkins , W . M . j Capt . A . Bunn , S . W . j H . Jenkins , J . W . j the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . j T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B ., Secj Toulmin , S . D . ; Perry ,
I . G . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . D ., P . M . j Harrison , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballotwas taken on behalt of Mr . Murphy , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . The Treasurer having submitted his financial report , which was highly
satisfactory , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Apologies were received from Bros . W . Taylor , P . M . j D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; and others . The usual toasts followed . Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . S . G . D ., responded most ably on behalf of the " Prov . G . Officers , " and Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , for "The P . M . ' s . "
BRIGHTON . —St . Cecilia Lodge ( No . 16 3 6 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge vvas held in the Royal Pavilion Masonic Rooms , on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., and notwithstanding the sudden change of weather from bitterly cold north-easterly winds and chilly nights to almost Red Sea heat , was fully attended by the members and their friends . Present : Bros . Charles J .
Heald , W . M . j H . R . Edwards , S . W . j W . B . Isworth , J . W . ; W . N . Roe , Org . j E . Broadbridge , Treas . j 0 . T . Bostel , Sec . ; J . Morris , S . D . ; F . E . Sawyer , J . D . ; C W . Collins , I . G , j H . H . Hughes , Tyler ; W . Balchin , I . P . M . ; J . Eberall , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; W . H . Gibson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . j H . S . Gates , P . M ., P . M ., P . P . G . Org . j C Cole , P . M . ; W . R . Wood , jun ., P . M . ; Alfred Upton , F . Guy , F . W . Hollands , J . Sayers , G . R . Wood ,
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Albert Gregory , E . Mitchell , C . W . Collins , W . J . Huckell , W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org . ; T . J . Cully , J . E . Stafford , A . C Sharp , and R . Thornton . Visitors : Bros . Rev . C Kirkby , 375 ; C . W . Hollands , P . M . 1797 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 130 S , 782 , 1974 , P . Dist . G . Supt . of Wks . Punjab ; H . G . Geere , E . Histead , P . M . 732 , - S . Peters , P . M . 1821 , P . P . G . Purst . j and C S . Cooke 1821 .
The Iodge was opened by the W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed the Secretary , at the direction of the W . M ., read the letters and communications appertaining to the lodge . These were discussed and satisfactorily disposed of . The agenda paper vvas then entered upon , which being rather a heavy one necessitated expedition . The
ceremony of initiation was impressively performed by the W . M ., and the Charge delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Balchin , whose perfect knowledge of his work , together with a cultivated , harmonious voice , invariably charms all those who hear him . The draft by-laws of the proposed Lodge of Instruction now forming by the members of the St . Cecilia Lodge for mutual improvement , were read and
approved . The lodge was opened , and the W . M . vacated thechairinfavourof Bro . W . Balchin , who again riveted the attention of all the Craftsmen by his charming rendering of the ritual , in passing Bros . Wood and Gregory . Such work must certainly make a long and lasting impression upon the minds of the brethren -on whom he conferred the Degree . The W . Master resumed the chair , and several
propositions were handed in to the Secretary , adding considerably to the weight ot work for next month ' s meeting . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren retired to the adjoining salon , and rejoiced over a very elegant light summer evening ' s supper . The exquisite fruit and cool wines being most acceptable . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts vvere duly honoured . " The Health of the Visitors " vvas the only other toast , and that having been briefly responded to , the evening vvas devoted to harmony . Few lodges without the aid of professional talent can afford a more charming programme of music than the St . Cecilia Lodge . However heavy may be the work inside the lodge doors , the evening is sure to bring with it intellectual recreation .
It would be invidious to speak individually of the musical talent displayed by Bros . Collins , Cully , Balchin , Geere , Hckell , and others j but a chord of well-bestowed praise may be said of Bro . W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Organist , for his careful accompaniments on the piano . The Worshipful Master addressed the brethren very cordially , telling the visitors that they would always find a
welcome in that lodge , and remarked that , even if Bro . F . W . Hollands had " lost the coin , " there was plenty in store to render hospitality to "all brothers and fellows" who vvould honour their monthly meetings with their company . He also said that he should be very pleased if Bro . Capt . Nicols would lulfil his promise to give an historical sketch
of the "life and virtues of their patron saint—St . Cecilia " at a future meeting . Undoubtedly , this lodge has become exceedingly popular in Sussex through the kind and unostentatious manner in which they extend their hospitality , and do their work strictly in accordance with the noble traditions of the Craft ,
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —Wednesday , the 20 th instant , vvas another busy day for the officers of this Iodge , as may be imagined from the fact that since the last regular meeting in September , two emergency meetings have been held , and ten new members initiated . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Moorman , assisted by Bros . J . Drewett , I . P . M . j W . Drewett , W . M . 889 , S . W . ; Humphrey ,
J . W . ; and T . Montagu , S . D . In the absence of the J . D . and I . G . their duties were performed by Bros . Laurence , P . M . ; Lockett , and Pennington . The minutes being dispoeed of , the W . M . proceeded with the agenda . By request of the W . M . of the Dobie Lodge , Bro . W . Walker was presented as a candidate to be raised to the Sublime Degree , and as a compliment to the sister lodge , W . B . J .
Drewett , who is b . W . of that lodge , was invited by Bro . Moorman to occupy the chair of K . S . for the purpose of raising the visiting brother . Bros . Mills , Bural ! , and Townsend , vvere also raised , and Bros . Mabey , Martin , Bagley , and Creak , passed to the F . C . Degree . With the one exception mentioned above , the whole of the work was performed by the W . M . in an impressive and able manner .
Two candidates were accepted , but neither was in attendance . At this meeting the case of a brother in need vvas brought to the notice of the brethren , and £ 15 was voted to him to relieve pressing necessities . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshment , and Bro . W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 , who was a visitor , took opportunity to say some words in defence of the Boys ' School Committee .
To show that the Brownrigg Lodge does not forget Charity , it needs but to be stated that at the recent Girls ' School Festival two Stewards went up , with aggregate lists of £ 45 odd . In addition to the grant of £ 15 made , Bro . Youldon , Almoner , also paid the whole of the expenses connected with the election to the School of a son of the late Secretary to the Iodge out of the proceeds of the Charity box .
SURBITON—St . Margaret ' s Lodge ( No . 1872 ) . —On the 2 ist inst ., this lodge held its last meeting before the summer recess , and also prior to what is known as the " summer banquet . " At the set time Bro . Reginald Piper , W . M ., opened lodge with the following officers : Bros . C . Hogg , S . W . j J . H . Crofts , J . W . ; Pearse , I . P . M ., Treas . ; P . Sebastian Hart , P . M ., Sec ; Chester , P . M .
1 S 0 , as S . D . j S . M . Cooke , J . D . ; J . Hodgkin , I . G . j and Budden , Tyler . The other members present included Bros . Gibbes , P . M . ; Stillwell , P . M . ; Gardiner , Stattin , S . H . Hodglun , and Charlton . Visitors : Bros . F . West , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . ; W . Drewett , W . M . 889 ; G . Moorman , W . M . 1638 ; H . G . Vickers , W . M . 1632 ; Wilson , W . M . 2146 ; F . P . Hill , S . W . 2146 ; W . B . Clarke , A . J . Crofts , J . Gibband others .
, After the usual preliminary business had been transacted Bro . Gardiner was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The charge was given by the S . W ., and the J . W . explained the working tools ' , Bro . Hogg giving the lecture upon the tracing board in an eloquent and correct manner . Bro . Hart drew attention to a handsome Charity-box presented to the lodge by the W . M ., and , on his proposition , seconded by the S . W ., the donor vvas thanked for his gift
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i- _ . _> n <_ acted , Bro . L . T . Filley vvas installed in the Master's chair by Bro . T . H . Smith , P . M . The W . M . then in-, _ p « ted the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing * « r- Bros . J . Copland , I . P . M . ; H . E . Pannell , S . W . j VH HighwoodJ . W . j E . J . Penney , P . M ., Ireas . j W . knn ' ell P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Palmer , S . D . ; W . Mattheson , J . D . j J . Wheller , D . C ; F . J . Heales , I . G . j W . 1 H Gard ' ner , and R . O . Carrick , Stwds . j and J . W . , ' _ , ' ™ = Tvler .
_ At the ciose of the Iodge , the brethren adjourned to an admirably served banquet , provided by the hostess , Mrs . Cox after which , the usual loyal and Matonic toasts vvere duly honoured . Bro . J . Smith-Eastes , D . P . G . M ., in responding on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " expressed his pleasure
in being amongst the Sheerness brethren , and he took the opportunity of making a special and urgent appeal to their sympathies on behalf of the Charities . Bros . VV . Pannell and A . Spears also earnestly advocated the cause of "The Masonic Charities . " A most enjoyable evening was brought to a successful
conclusion with the " National Anthem . " The able manner in which Bro . L . T . Filley discharged the various duties of his office , augurs well for the future prosperity of the lodge . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . C . M . Glaysher .
MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . _ 1102 ) . — The regular meeting of this Iodge vvas held in the new Masonic Hall , King-street , on Friday , the Sth inst . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . Walter Bailey , W . M ., assisted and supported by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . F . H . Hare , S . W . j W . Wilson , J . W . j James Barker , P . M . ; T . B . Fairclough , P . M . ; J . H . Simpson , I . P . M . ; F . J .
Crowther , Sec ; J . Womack , S . D . j T . W . Sproulle , l . D . j J . Hilton , I . G . j W . Beaumont , Stwd . j M . Deadman , Org . j W . Booth , Tyler ; W . H . Wilkinson , C . E . Sutcliffe , and T . R . Maddison . The minutes of the last regular lodge meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Maddison vvas passed to the Degree of F . C , the working tools being given by Bro . F . H .
Hare , S . W . In the absence of Bro . John Barker , P . M ., Bro . James Barker ( on his behalf ) , proposed that " The Mirfield Lodge , No . 1102 , do join the Correspondence Circle of the Lodge of Quatour Coronati , No . 2076 , " which , after been seconded by Bro . John H . Simpson , I . P . M ., was duly carried . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and
the brethren sat down to slight refreshment , presided over by the W . M . At the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , held in the Royal Albert Hall on the 7 th inst ., the Mirfield Lodge was represented by five Stewards , viz ., Bros . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . K .
Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . j A . A . Stott , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of W . j J . Milner , Stwd . j and W . H . Wilson , who were all present except Bro . Ibberson to support the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , on that never to be forgotten occasion . They vvere also accompanied by the following ladies , viz ., Mrs . Barker , Mrs . Milner , and Mrs . W . H . Wilson .
BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on 1 hursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there vvas an unusually large attendance of the brethren and visitors from the various lodges in the province . The annual meeting on the historical and picturesque ground where once raged the fierce and bloody conflict which decided the
fate of our country , is always well attended by visitors , but the accommodation of the charming lodge-room was never more strained than on this occasion , testifying to the increasing popularity of the lodge , and the esteem in which the W . M . elect is held in the Craft . The brethren present were Bros . Robert Hughes , W . M . j J . B . Foord , S . W . j VV . T . JordanJ . W . W . M . elect j H . G . F .
, , Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., T . eas . ; The Very Rev . E . R . Currie , D . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , D . C ; W . A . Raper , Sec ; J . Fielding , Org . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . D . j J . B . Foster , J . D . ; W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., as l . G . ; Leslie , Tyler ; C W . Duke , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; J- B . Sargent , P . P . G . P ., P . M . j Chas . Martin , T . J . Walder , W . E . Skinner , T . W . Avis , F . W . Hotham , K .
«•Ticehurst , J . Chance , and others . The visitors included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec j Thos Irollope , M . D , P . G . D . Eng ., P . M . 40 and 1842 ; F . Koss , ter , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 40 ; W . H . Russell , P . G . D . C , « ,, ; 4 o ; T . W . Markwick , W . M . 40 ; T . Billing , W . M . 27 I . S . PeterSj W-M > 3 II . w > M- Caffyn ) vV / Jf , n ° 5 Gapt . Turner , W . M . 1303 ; C J . Heald ,
W . M 1636 ; A . Lloyd , W . M . 1726 ; C . R . Ellis , P . P . ^•D . C . Cambridgeshire , P . M . 1982 ; J . M . Jenkins , J . W . 3 iij Peter Robinson , P . M . 40 ; W . S . Allen , J . W . 40 ; "edencDuke , 40 ; C . J . Ticehurst , 40 j E . J . McCormick , 40 ; and several others . I te L the usual preliminaries the W . M . passed Bro . Jesse Chance to the Degree of a F . C . in his usual able
5 ni ? > and then proceeded to the installation of Bro . •" . "am Thomas Jordan , J . W ., as his successor in the inair of K . S ., being assisted by Bro . the Very Rev . Dean the m tvh ° gave ttle P roclamat ' and the addresses to j „ ° j cers an < l breihren . The whole ceremony was ren" j ? m ° st eloquently and impressively , and afforded much sratihcation to the brethren . The following were the
I p » i a PP ° 'nted and invested , viz .: Bros . Robt . Hughes , wlu an , , Sec-J R- T - Davison , M . D . S . W . ; T . J . Raider , j . W . ; The Very Rev . Dean Currie , P . M ., Tr « , ' » , P-: H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Wh ( , ? th tinie ) ' - Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C . ; Cer " . n 'din ^ , 2 ' J" B- Foster ' ' - W - A - Br . ? A -UP- ) J- W . Pepper , I . G . ; and C . Leary , Tyler .
Sear 1 ¦ ' > P , M- > ' '•P . S . G . W ., who had tor many Provi ° 1 ? - dly and effi c ' ' y represented the lodge on the electJrfl IL and Lodge Charities Committee , was again his
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most sumptuous and recherche banquet hadbeen provided by the new host , Mr . C Holt . After the enjoyment of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere heartily honoured , those of "The W . M ., Bro . Jordan , " and "The Installing Master , Bro . Hughes , " being received with much enthusiasm , testifying to their popularity in the Craft . Allusion was made to their both being young
Masons , and "twins in initiation into the lodge , and to the active and unremitting interest they had taken in the Craft , the example of their success being held out as a stimulant to the exertions of young Masons generally . The proceedings were m uch enlivened by a glee party from St . Leonard ' s , who discoursed sweet music deliriously , and several of the brethren and visitor ! , also exhibited great
ability and talent in adding to the musical enjoyments of the evening . We think vve may venture to congratulate the Abbey Lodge on the unprecedented success of this meeting . Young lodges in small towns frequently become disheartened at the apathy shown by its individual members , the result being frequently a slovenly and imperfect rendering
of our beautiful ritual , but the Abbey Lodge has clearly nothing to reproach itself with in that respect . There is evidently a good supply of young and earnest Masons working up to the chair , and the unflagging interest and example of some of its old Past Masters , notably , Bros . Lamborn and Thorpe , Founders , Wells , Treasurer , and Dean Currie , goes no little way in keeping up the high state of efficiency of this interesting lodge .
FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The election meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the 16 th inst , Bro . James Laurence , W . M ., presided . There vvere present Bros . E . A . Smith , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . C Baker
J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . D ., Sec ; W . Walters , S . D . ; W . H . Walters , J . D . ; J . A . Wilson , I . G . ; F . Dunstan , Org . j J . CGoslin , D . C ; A . Lawton and F . R . Cox , Stwds . j J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tylerj J . J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j F . Stanley , P . Bick , A . Robertson , VV . H . Davey , and others .
Apologies were received from Bros . W . R . Vassila , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j S . Page , Treas . j and S . Wheeler , A . D . C . ( regrettingabsence ) . The minutes having been confirmed , and the ballot proved favourable to Mr . G . J . Bailey , the W . M . in a faultless manner passed Bro . Philip Bick and initiated Mr . George James Bailey . Bros . Edwin Arthur Smith , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Samuel
Page , Treas . j and John Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . On the motion made by the father of the lodge , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., seconded by Bro . J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . Std . Br ., "It was resolved that ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds and spent in purchasing a Past Master ' s jewel to be piesented to Bro . James Laurence ,
W . M ., for his many and essential services rendered to the lodge . " Bros . Fred . Walters , P . M ., Frederick Dunstan , and Edwin James Whelan , were elected the Auditors . Audit to be held at the Holborn Restaurant . Some gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed and refreshment followed .
NORTHALLERTON . —Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —On Thursday , the 2 ist inst ., the monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall . Bro . J . S . Winn , W . M ., presided , there being also present Bros . S . Jacob , W . M . De Grey and Ripon Lodge ; W . B . Dyson , W . M ., and Brown , I . P . M ., Eboracum Lodge ; Z . Wright , Falcon Lodge ; Caine , H . Warrior , I . P . M . ; J . S . Walton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C Waistell , ) P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Christopher Palliser , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j J . Fairburn , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; R . H . Sootheran , P . M . j J . Nettle-. D ft / I . \ J 7 Cf- __ ... _ 4 P 1 \/ T . T D .. _ - «_ , ll C \ % T . ¦ ____ ¦ i 3
TO , [•» ' •, »»¦ - " •<= ""> •.. «» ., . IXUDCII , O . » V ., W . Bell , J . W . ; J . Ward , S . D . ; J . H . Robinson , Sec . ; C Tweedy , I . G . ; E . Wilkinson , Tyler ; Plews , Alexander Hutchinson , Charlton , and Naylor . Bros . Naylor and Charlton vvere raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being gone through in an efficient and Masonic manner by Bro . Winn , W . M ., who
was assisted by the W . M . of the De Grey and Ripon , the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , and Bros . Nettleton , P . M ., and Fairburn , P . M . Afterwards the visitors vvere entertained to supper in the banqueting room , when the usual Masonic toasts were given , and a harmonious and pleasant evening was spent .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th instant . Among those present were Bros . E . W . Jenkins , W . M . j Capt . A . Bunn , S . W . j H . Jenkins , J . W . j the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . j T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B ., Secj Toulmin , S . D . ; Perry ,
I . G . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . D ., P . M . j Harrison , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballotwas taken on behalt of Mr . Murphy , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . The Treasurer having submitted his financial report , which was highly
satisfactory , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Apologies were received from Bros . W . Taylor , P . M . j D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ; and others . The usual toasts followed . Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . S . G . D ., responded most ably on behalf of the " Prov . G . Officers , " and Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , for "The P . M . ' s . "
BRIGHTON . —St . Cecilia Lodge ( No . 16 3 6 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge vvas held in the Royal Pavilion Masonic Rooms , on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., and notwithstanding the sudden change of weather from bitterly cold north-easterly winds and chilly nights to almost Red Sea heat , was fully attended by the members and their friends . Present : Bros . Charles J .
Heald , W . M . j H . R . Edwards , S . W . j W . B . Isworth , J . W . ; W . N . Roe , Org . j E . Broadbridge , Treas . j 0 . T . Bostel , Sec . ; J . Morris , S . D . ; F . E . Sawyer , J . D . ; C W . Collins , I . G , j H . H . Hughes , Tyler ; W . Balchin , I . P . M . ; J . Eberall , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; W . H . Gibson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . j H . S . Gates , P . M ., P . M ., P . P . G . Org . j C Cole , P . M . ; W . R . Wood , jun ., P . M . ; Alfred Upton , F . Guy , F . W . Hollands , J . Sayers , G . R . Wood ,
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Albert Gregory , E . Mitchell , C . W . Collins , W . J . Huckell , W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org . ; T . J . Cully , J . E . Stafford , A . C Sharp , and R . Thornton . Visitors : Bros . Rev . C Kirkby , 375 ; C . W . Hollands , P . M . 1797 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 130 S , 782 , 1974 , P . Dist . G . Supt . of Wks . Punjab ; H . G . Geere , E . Histead , P . M . 732 , - S . Peters , P . M . 1821 , P . P . G . Purst . j and C S . Cooke 1821 .
The Iodge was opened by the W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed the Secretary , at the direction of the W . M ., read the letters and communications appertaining to the lodge . These were discussed and satisfactorily disposed of . The agenda paper vvas then entered upon , which being rather a heavy one necessitated expedition . The
ceremony of initiation was impressively performed by the W . M ., and the Charge delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Balchin , whose perfect knowledge of his work , together with a cultivated , harmonious voice , invariably charms all those who hear him . The draft by-laws of the proposed Lodge of Instruction now forming by the members of the St . Cecilia Lodge for mutual improvement , were read and
approved . The lodge was opened , and the W . M . vacated thechairinfavourof Bro . W . Balchin , who again riveted the attention of all the Craftsmen by his charming rendering of the ritual , in passing Bros . Wood and Gregory . Such work must certainly make a long and lasting impression upon the minds of the brethren -on whom he conferred the Degree . The W . Master resumed the chair , and several
propositions were handed in to the Secretary , adding considerably to the weight ot work for next month ' s meeting . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren retired to the adjoining salon , and rejoiced over a very elegant light summer evening ' s supper . The exquisite fruit and cool wines being most acceptable . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts vvere duly honoured . " The Health of the Visitors " vvas the only other toast , and that having been briefly responded to , the evening vvas devoted to harmony . Few lodges without the aid of professional talent can afford a more charming programme of music than the St . Cecilia Lodge . However heavy may be the work inside the lodge doors , the evening is sure to bring with it intellectual recreation .
It would be invidious to speak individually of the musical talent displayed by Bros . Collins , Cully , Balchin , Geere , Hckell , and others j but a chord of well-bestowed praise may be said of Bro . W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Organist , for his careful accompaniments on the piano . The Worshipful Master addressed the brethren very cordially , telling the visitors that they would always find a
welcome in that lodge , and remarked that , even if Bro . F . W . Hollands had " lost the coin , " there was plenty in store to render hospitality to "all brothers and fellows" who vvould honour their monthly meetings with their company . He also said that he should be very pleased if Bro . Capt . Nicols would lulfil his promise to give an historical sketch
of the "life and virtues of their patron saint—St . Cecilia " at a future meeting . Undoubtedly , this lodge has become exceedingly popular in Sussex through the kind and unostentatious manner in which they extend their hospitality , and do their work strictly in accordance with the noble traditions of the Craft ,
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —Wednesday , the 20 th instant , vvas another busy day for the officers of this Iodge , as may be imagined from the fact that since the last regular meeting in September , two emergency meetings have been held , and ten new members initiated . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Moorman , assisted by Bros . J . Drewett , I . P . M . j W . Drewett , W . M . 889 , S . W . ; Humphrey ,
J . W . ; and T . Montagu , S . D . In the absence of the J . D . and I . G . their duties were performed by Bros . Laurence , P . M . ; Lockett , and Pennington . The minutes being dispoeed of , the W . M . proceeded with the agenda . By request of the W . M . of the Dobie Lodge , Bro . W . Walker was presented as a candidate to be raised to the Sublime Degree , and as a compliment to the sister lodge , W . B . J .
Drewett , who is b . W . of that lodge , was invited by Bro . Moorman to occupy the chair of K . S . for the purpose of raising the visiting brother . Bros . Mills , Bural ! , and Townsend , vvere also raised , and Bros . Mabey , Martin , Bagley , and Creak , passed to the F . C . Degree . With the one exception mentioned above , the whole of the work was performed by the W . M . in an impressive and able manner .
Two candidates were accepted , but neither was in attendance . At this meeting the case of a brother in need vvas brought to the notice of the brethren , and £ 15 was voted to him to relieve pressing necessities . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshment , and Bro . W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 , who was a visitor , took opportunity to say some words in defence of the Boys ' School Committee .
To show that the Brownrigg Lodge does not forget Charity , it needs but to be stated that at the recent Girls ' School Festival two Stewards went up , with aggregate lists of £ 45 odd . In addition to the grant of £ 15 made , Bro . Youldon , Almoner , also paid the whole of the expenses connected with the election to the School of a son of the late Secretary to the Iodge out of the proceeds of the Charity box .
SURBITON—St . Margaret ' s Lodge ( No . 1872 ) . —On the 2 ist inst ., this lodge held its last meeting before the summer recess , and also prior to what is known as the " summer banquet . " At the set time Bro . Reginald Piper , W . M ., opened lodge with the following officers : Bros . C . Hogg , S . W . j J . H . Crofts , J . W . ; Pearse , I . P . M ., Treas . ; P . Sebastian Hart , P . M ., Sec ; Chester , P . M .
1 S 0 , as S . D . j S . M . Cooke , J . D . ; J . Hodgkin , I . G . j and Budden , Tyler . The other members present included Bros . Gibbes , P . M . ; Stillwell , P . M . ; Gardiner , Stattin , S . H . Hodglun , and Charlton . Visitors : Bros . F . West , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . ; W . Drewett , W . M . 889 ; G . Moorman , W . M . 1638 ; H . G . Vickers , W . M . 1632 ; Wilson , W . M . 2146 ; F . P . Hill , S . W . 2146 ; W . B . Clarke , A . J . Crofts , J . Gibband others .
, After the usual preliminary business had been transacted Bro . Gardiner was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The charge was given by the S . W ., and the J . W . explained the working tools ' , Bro . Hogg giving the lecture upon the tracing board in an eloquent and correct manner . Bro . Hart drew attention to a handsome Charity-box presented to the lodge by the W . M ., and , on his proposition , seconded by the S . W ., the donor vvas thanked for his gift