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The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M . fot the ensuing year , and the unanimous choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . J . Baker , S . W ., who suitably responded fot the honour conferred upon him . Bro . J . Storer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . R . Tomhnson , Tyler . Some correspondence having been read and notices of motion given the lodge was closed in ancient

GUILDFORD . —Royal Alfred Lodge ( No . 777 ) . —The usual meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Angel Hotel , on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when the alterations in , and revision of , the bye-laws agreed to at the previous meeting were unanimously confirmed . The brethren then proceeded to elect the W . M . for the ensuing

year , and the result of the ballot shewed that the present W . M ., Bro . Charles Bclton had been unanimously re-elected . The W . M . having in the kindest terms expressed his acknowledgement of the high honour conferred upon him , the brethren unanimously re-elected the TreasurerBro . J . C . Collier .

, The lodge was afterwards closed in ancient form , and the brethren subsequently passed a most agreeable evening , which was enlivened by the charming singing of Bro . Eve , P . P . S . G . W ., and other members of the lodge , and by the artistic singing and pianoforte playing of Bro . Dunkley , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —This lodge held its meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . D . Merritt , W . M . ; T . F . Barrett , I . P . M ., Prov . G . Reg ., as S . W . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec . ; G . R . Dawson , S . D . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 ,

P . P . G . ? ., J . D . ; C . Floyd , W . M . 1 S 17 , I . G . ; E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., Org . ; A . Martin , Tyler ; I . R . Kemmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . Gregson , H . A . Holback , VV . H . Bingham , P . M . 77 ' . P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; G . L . Wood , C . F . Woosnam , and E . K Wood .

Bros . J . Girling and VV . J . Belcham were elected joining member ; :, and Bros . C . F . Woosnam and E . F . Wood were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . E . E . Phillips gave the Lecture on the second tracing board . 1 he W . M . expressed his intention of serving as Steward on behalf of the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School . The lodge was then closed and adjourned .

PATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst . at the Masonic Hall . Bro . J . B . Sargent , I . P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Duke , W . M . ) , presided , together with Bros . A . D . Womersley , S . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., Treas ., acting J . W . j Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Chap . ;

R . Hughes , acting Sec . ; Henry Kimm , acting S . D . ; Jas . Richardson , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; Wm . Till , I . G . j Jesson , Tyler ; C . Martin , Jordain , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Henry Foster , who was declared duly elected . The lodge was then clcsed .

WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge wes held on Thursday afternoon , the 15 th inst ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel . Therewasagoodattendanceofmembersand visitors . Bro . W . Hiles , W . M ., occupied the chair at the opening of the proceedings , and those present also included Bros . VV . Jones , P . M . and W . M . elect ; T . G . Fisher ,

P . M . ; W . S . Bennett , P . M . ; F . B . Bramham , P . M . ; and VV . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Holding , P . P . G . R ., and P . M . S 23 ; A . T . Shore , P . M . S 16 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . and Treas . 16 75 ; C . S . Dean , W . M . 1289 ; J . J . Smith , J . W . 1035 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; J . Sharpies , 724 ; H . Wood , 724 ; Thos . Musker , 1035 ; R . Wilson , 724 ; and J . Lee ,

1665 . The lodge having be duly opened , Bro . W . Jones , P . M ., was presented for installation by Bros . W . Hiles , I . P . M ., and W . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , and the installation ceremony having been most efficiently performed by Bro . VV . S . Bennett , P . M ., the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Hiles , I . P . M . ;

R . W . Taylor , S . W . ; W . Kinsey , J . W . ; T . A . Whithey , Sec . ; W . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected or the fifth time ); F . B . Bramham , P . M ., M . C ; J . 1 . Ramsay , S . D . ; W . A . Boylett , J . D . ; J . Fearnett , I . G . ; P . Gibson , S . S . ; Thomas Price , J . S . ; and S . H . Jones , A . S . After the appointment of officers the W . M . presented Bro . VV . Hiles , I . P . M ., with a handsome and very valuable P . M . ' s Jewel subscribed for by the members of the lodge ,

which bore the following inscription -. " Presented to Bro . \ V . Hiles , P . M ., b y the brethren of the Pembroke Lodge , No . iiio , of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons as a mark of theiresteem and fraternal regard , and in pleasing remembrance of his services as W . M . for the year 18 S 2-3 . " In past years it has been the practice oi the lodge to have their installation banquet at the hotel in which they hold thei r meetings , but owing to the serious illness of Bro .

Rawlinson , an adjournment elsewhere was necessary . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren therefore proceeded to the Canton Hotel , Victoria-street , where in excellent banquet was admirabl y served under the personal superintendence of Bro . W . S . Vines . After the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were projiosed and cordially responded to , the proceedings being agreeably diversified by songs contributed by a number of the musical brethren .

WALTHAM NEW TOWN . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —A regular meeting of this prosperous ledge was held at the Britannia Hotel , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . John Noyes , W . M ., in the chair , suji ported by Bros . J . Robinson , S . W . ; W . A . Rogers J . W . ; West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . l . W . ; T . Reilly , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; S . Jacobs ,

P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Fisher , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; F . Drummond , P . M . ; J . Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Essex ; J . Gaskell , P . M . ; Lewis , S . D . ; Holdsworth , J . D . ( pro tern . ); F . M . Bilby , W . S . ; Brewster , W . S ., I . G . ( pro tern . ); Bennett , Eversficld , Hewlett , Milam , Newman , Osman , Stables , Welsh , Peacock , and Page , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Hatch , P . M . 31 , Central America ; Green , 901 ; Walk *? , 8546 ; and Yardley , 72 ,

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The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous regular arid emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The ballot was unanimous in " favour of three gentlemen . Bros . Milam and Peacock were passed to the F . C . Degree , and Messrs . W . J . Hillier , J . Hogg , and Charles Phipps were initiated . The lodge voted 20 guineas to the Girls ' School , which was put on Bro . E . West ' s list . Bro . VVest returned thanks on behalf of himself and the Girls'

Institution . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts were given and some good harmony brought a pleasant evening to a close . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street West , the W . M ., Bro . W . Smith , Prov . G .

Supt . of Works , occupying the chair . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., and a good number of the brethren and several visitors were present . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . William Smith , who had been elected a second time to fill the office of W . M ., was presented by Bro . William Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., D . C , to Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . D . of C , to receive at his

hands the benefit of installation , and was duly installed into the chair in a very solemn and impressive manner . After the W . M . had been saluted by the brethren the Installing Master delived the chargesto the W . M ., Wardens , officers , and brethren , and concluded his remarks by referring in laudatory terms to the general working of the lodge and the satisfactory way in which it had been conducted during the past few years , T * U « \ Xl — — ^ Ulnfi . l W ^ e-t-n ^ ^ nnninlpfl tile rtlH ^ f » rC OC ffllllSMfClit niaaivi i ^ w- ^ o u .. . v / .- « ....

e , VUISIIIUIUI cupuu .-v ... .... ..... . Bros . Wm . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., I . P . M . ; Dixon Corrie , S . W . ; William Swan Armstrong , J . W . ; Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treasurer-, J oseph Purvis , Secretary ; Henry Spittle , S . D . ; Thomas Palmer Bennett , J . D . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., M . of C . ; James Harle , I . G . ; Jcthro William Mathews , S . S . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . The W . M . said that he trusted the selection he had made would be beneficial to the lodge , and that the work

would progress as favourably as during the past year . Bro . E . D . Davis , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , intimated that he must now leave , as his business engagements prevented him from having the pleasure of staying until the close of the meeting . The W . M . expressed his most sincere thanks to Bro . E . D . Davis for the very great kindness he extended to himself and the lodge by being present and so ably performing the installation ceremony .

Bro . Michael James Barkas was examined as to his proficiency , and was passed to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who also explained the working tools , & c . Bro . Henry Spittle proposed , and Bro . Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treasurer , seconded , that Bro . William Smith , the Worshipful Master , be the Trustee in the place of Bro . Adam Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., resigned , and he was declared duly elected . Bro . William Cooper , I . P . M .,

moved , in accordance with his notice of motion , that the sum of two guineas be subscribed from the funds of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and that the same be placed on the list of Bro . Benjamin J . Thompson , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . Grand Sec , who would attend the anniversary festival in June . It was resolved that this matter stand overfill next meeting . The W . M . invested Bro . Michal James Barkas as Junior Steward for the

ensuing year . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . Adam Wilson , P . M ., resigning his membership of the lodge . The W . M . thanked Bro . Chas . Roope , S . W . 24 , for his kindly presiding at the organ . After further routine business the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen ' s Head Hotel , Pilgrim-street , where a most sumptuous repast was provided and thoroughly enjoyed .

The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Oueen , " which was received and drunk with that enthusiasm for which Masons are distinguished . The Worshipful Master gave " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " and alluded to his energetic interest in the Craft . The Worshipful Master next gave " The M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . D . G . M ., Earl of

Lathom ; and Officers of Grand Lodge . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Earl Percy ; the V . VV . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Richard Henry Holmes ; and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland , " and remarked on the very active part that the Prov . Grand Officers generally took in the Craft . Bro . William Cooper , I . P . M ., next proposed " The

Health of the W . M ., Bro . William Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works , " which was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Cooper alluded to the fact that that day ' s meeting was the first the lodge had held in the Freemasons' Hal ) , Grainger-street West , and trusted the removal from Byker would be conducive to the success and welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master briefly responded , and hoped that

with the hearty co-operation of the officers and brethren the lodge would ultimately attain a prominent position in the province . The meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge held in the past year under their banner had been most successful , and he hoped that with the enthusiasm of the brethren increased prosperity would attend the lodge during the ensuing 12 months . The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of "The

Installing Master , and regretted that business engagements and slight indisposition prevented Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . D . of C , from being present . The W . M . alluded to the very active interest Bro . Davis took in the Craft , and which was illustrated by his accepting the office of Installing Master at one week ' s notice and at a great personal sacrifice of business time . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros .

William Cooper , P . M ., I . P . M . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., M . of C . ; and Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas ., each of whom reiterated a hope that the removal from Byker to Grainger-street West would be beneficial to the lodge . "The Masonic Charities " were given and responded to with Masonic interest . The toast of " The Present and Past Officers " was briefly responded to by the S . W ., Bro . Dixon Corrie , who expressed a hope that the brethren would support the W . M . during the ensuing year . The toast of "The Visiting Brethren " was responded to

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by Bros . Bird , W . M . 1664 ; John Wood , I . P . M . 48 and S . W . 1712 ; J . Montgomery , P . M . 991 ; and C . B . Ford , W . M . 4 S 1 . The evening throughout , which was a most enjoyable one , every brother present contributing in some way to the conviviality of the hour , was brought to a pleasant close by the Tyler ' s toast , given by Bro . Joshua Curry . The W . M .

has every prospect of having a busy and prosperous year . Amongst those present were Bros . William Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works , W . M . ; William Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., I . P . M . ; Dixon Corrie , S . W . ; William S . Armstrong , J . W . ; Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Purvis , Sec .,- Henry Spittle , S . D . ; Thomas P . Bennett , J . D . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Harle , I . G . ;

J . William Mathews , S . S . ; Michael Jas . Barkas , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; Arthur Munro , Past S . W . ; John Wood , I . P . M . 48 ; Charles Roope , S . W . 24 ; E . D . Davis , P . M . 6 S 5 , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . D . of C . ; John Bell , S . D . 991 ; J . Kcllaway , 1119 : James Montgomery , P . M . 991 , P . P . G . P . ; D . G . Anderson , I . P . M . 1664 ; C B . Ford , W . M . 48 ; H . S . Bird , W . M . 1664 ; J . Harrison , G . Macdonald , Henry Harman , and others .

GRAYS . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1343 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . Frank Sackett , W . M . ; D . Bartlett , S . W . ; F . J . Wingrove , J . W . ; E . Sturgeon , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Norris , S . D . ; C . Potter , I . G . ; Martyn , Tyler ; Rea Corbett , P . M . ; Godwin , P . M . ; A . Sturgeon ,

P . M . ; Landfield , P . M . ; and T . P . Wingrove . Visitors : Bros . R . Hubbard , P . P . G . S . D . ; C P . Drawbridge , W . M . 77 , P . M . 20 ; J . B . Tolfriett , P . M . 503 ; W . D . Merritt , W . M . 1000 ; C Palmer , Sec . 1 C 97 ; and A . Lucking , P . G . D . C Essex . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the report of the Audit Committee was received . Bro . Lucking then presented Bro . Bartlett , W . M .

elect , to the W . M ., who installed his successor into . the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . F . J . Wingiove , S . W . ; Norris , J . W . ; E . Sturgeon , P . M ., Treas . ; Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; R . L . Williams , S . D . ; C . Potter , J . D . ; T . P . Wingrove , I . G . ; and Martyn , Tyler . Bro . Sackett , I . P . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

ALDERSHOT . —Army and Navy Lodge ( No . 1971 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ,, with Bro . Asst . C . General Cook as W . M ., there being also present Bros . Dr . Grier , as S . W . ; Lieut .-Col . Sartorius , as J . W . ; Captain Croisdale , P . M ., P . G . Swd . Br ., as I . P . M . ; Colonel Richaidson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Major Douglas , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as Sec ; Major Turner ,

S . D . ; Lapham , J . D . ; Rev . J . Mulhns , I . G . ; Captain Rose , Dr . Morse , and several others . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed the W . M . passed Bros . Dr . Morse and Dr . Deeble to the Second Degree in a very earnest and impressive manner , and he afterwards delivered the lecture on the tracing board and the charge , in the Second Degree in a

style which was heartily appreciated by the brethren p resent . Other routine business having been transacted Bro . Major Douglass said their esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . Captain Croisdale , had promised to deliver an address on the subject of " Masonic Education " to the members of the Aldershot Camp Lodge , and as they all knew the earnest zeal with which their brother endeavoured to promote the best

interests of the lodges to which he belonged , and how anxious he was to make their meetings pleasant and instructive , he would suggest that Bro . Captain Croisdale be specially invited to read a paper on some Masonic subject in their lodge , which he felt sure their worthy brother would consent to do , and thereby enhance the pleasures they hoped to derive from the good Masonic work for which there was

every reason to believe their next meeting was likely to be distinguished . The request having been warmly supported by the W . M ., Bro . Captain Croisdale , who was present , very kindly acceded thereto , and said he was always glad to give any assistance and to do any Masonic work for which his past experience as a Master and Past Master mav have qualified

him . He then intimated that at their next meeting he would address them more particularly with regard to the duties incumbent upon them as members of the Craft , and he would also offer for their consideration a few suggestions , which if carried out would in his opinion make their meetings far more attractive and popular than they were at present . There being no further business the lodge was then closed .

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DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —This lodge met as usual on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road , when Bro . B . Stewart was W . M ., assisted in the duties of the evening by Bros . Moss , S . W . j Smith , J . W . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Musto , P . M ., Sec ; Richardson , S . D . ; Bardouleau , I . G . ; M . Cohen , West , and Stephens . Lodge was dul y opened , and after usual preliminaries the

ceremony of raising engaged the attention of the lod ge , the working being efficiently and conscientiously carried out . The W . M . finished his labours b y working the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Third Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . D . Moss unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , when it was understood Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 , would work the ceremony of installation .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 ( 114 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , on the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . L . Nathan , W . M . ; B . M . Nathan , S . W . ; C . Nathan , I . W . ; Smith , S . D .,- Bourne , J . D . ; B . Solomons , I . G . j Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary ; S .

J acobs , W . H . ( julliiord , Hyams , Mogford , and E . W . mith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Jacobs acting as candidate . The ceremony of raising was also gone through , in which Bro . Hyam was the candidate . Lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Richardson , Preceptor ,