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testimony to the excellent working of the I . P . M ., Bro . Hatton , and his very successful year of office , and congratulating the W . M . In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary " the W . M . stated that they were both esteemed officers and he could not speak too highly of them , and their services were very much appreciated , and they both responded in very appropriate terms . The W . M . gave "The Officers , " and Bros . E . Beadle , S . W ., and W . Reeves ,

J . W ., responded , and the Tyler ' s toast brought to . an end a very happy and successful meeting . The musical arrangements were under the able direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Org . Herts and Essex , in which the following contributed to the harmony of the evening : Miss Emily Foxcroft , Miss Claribel Hyde , Bros . Wm . Clifford , Robert Grice , Sidney Gandy , and Charles Butler , but special mention should be made of Miss Emily Foxcrolt for her sweet and exquisite singing . The accompanists were Miss Beatrice Cowley and Bro . Haskins .

During the banquet the band of the Second Tower Hamlets Royal Engineers ( Volunteers ) , by kind permission of VV . Whetherly , Lieut .-Col . Commanding , of which the Secretary , Bro . W . R . Haylock , P . M ., is the bandmaster , performed a beautiful selection of music , which was much appreciated , and deservedly applauded .

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512-A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Bros . H . Gale , VV . M . ; C . F . Davis , S . W . ; H . Webster , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . tf ., D . of C . ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , A . Z . Schultze , and R . S . Fox , Stwds . ; A . S . Aspinal , Org . ; W . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C . Whitley , I . P . M . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . A . Giet 144 and F . Gatsman , 2400 , were visitors .

, , The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Marchment , Wright , and Aspinal were raised to the Third Degree by the I . P . M . in a most impressive manner . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . Hill , S . D . ; C . Boyce , J . D . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . T ., A . G . P . ; P , Cronin , P . M . ; VV . Hopkins , A . G . P . Middx . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed labour .

Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal' and Craft toasts w ; re duly honoured . Bro . Charles Wheatley responded on behalf of " The Provincial G . Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given in happy terms by the I . P . M . TheW . M ., in reply , expressed his regret that inconsequence of recent illness he had not been able to give that attention to his duties which the position of W . M . demanded . After the recess he hoped to be able to discharge any duty that might be required of him . Theviotk that evening had been most admirably performed by the I . P . M . Bro .

C . Wheatley ' s work throughout the year had been very onerous , but it had been exceedingly well carried out . The toast of " The Visitors " followed . In reply , Bros . Giet and Gatsman respectively endorsed the W . M . ' s praise of the I . P . M . ' s working . They a / so expressed their high appreciation of the hospitality ol the lodge , and the vocal selections that they had been favoured with . "The Health of the Past Masters" was coupled with the names of Bros . C . Wheatley and G . Ransford , and "The Officers" with Bros . Jessett , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Davis , S . W . ; and H . Webster , J . W ., who respectively responded .

During the evening some excellent vocal selections were given by Bros . J . Chilcott , A . S . Aspinal , C . Bench , R . S . Fox , and others .

Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65 . The installation meeting of this old and nourishing lodge was held in the Masonic Temple of the Holborn Restaurant on Thursday , the 22 nd instant . Present : Bros . W . M . Graham , VV . M . ; J . Smart , S . W ., W . M . elect ; ] . Huckell , J . W . ; Harriss , P . M ., Sec ; J . Dobbs , S . D . ; W . J . Downes , J . D . ; G . Schadcr , P . M ., D . C . ; O . W . Rix , G . Shephard , G . Chiveis , and II . T . Brooks , Stewards ; Ferry , P . M . ; Rich , P . M . ; Harlow , P . M . ; Thomas , P . M . ; Greig , P . M . ; Kinipple , P . M . ; Spencer ,

P . M . ; and a full attendance of members . The visitors numbered about , 50 , and included Bros . T . Thomson , P . M . 1597 ; W . Thomson , P . M . 1597 ; H . A . Smith , P . M . 170 s ; I . D . Lidbury , P . M . 2340 and 24 S 4 ; W . B . Inder , P . M . 12 SS ; D . Niven , P . M . 27 ; T . Hobley , P . M . 1320 ; ] . Brown , P . M . i 44 <>; T . A . Tidy , W . M . 53 S ; I . Loftus , P . M . 130 C ; C . Coram , P . M . 2552 ; J . Voung , P . M . 1745 ; E . Lambert , W . M . 163 ; W . H . Latham , W . M . 19 O 2 ; M . W . Samson , W . M . 1 G 07 ; W . J . Lancaster , 21 ; A . Marshall , 21 ; H . Davan Wetton , J . D . 2737 , P . P . G . Org . ; arid others .

. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Cc mmittee was received and adopted , and the sum of five guineas was voted in rrs-ponse to an app lication from Grand Lodge on behalf of the brethren in South Africa . Bros . Evans , Twaits , Fuller , and Cameron were then duly passed to the Second Degree . A ballot was taken for Messrs . W . W . Evans and C . P . Oxley , which proved unanimous , and thrsc gentlemen were duly initiated . Bro . J . Smart was then presented by Bo . Harlow , P . M ., to the W . M ., Bro . W . M . Graham , to receive from him the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed before a Board of 30 Installed Masters in a

manner quite up to the traditions of this lodge , which is saying a good deal . The new W M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . J . Huckell . S . W . ; 1 . Dobbs , J . W . ; | . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Ornwall , Treas . ' ; H . 1 . Ilarriss , P . M ., Sec ; VV . J . Downes , S . D . ; O . W . Rix , J . D . ; G . VV . Shephard , J . D . j G . Schadler , P . M ., D . C ; G . Olivers , A . D . C . ; J . Meurice , II . T . brocks , J . Chambers , T . White , and C . II . Fuller , Stwds . ; H . Townsend , Organist ; and W . Lane , Tyler . The three addresses were then most admirably given by the Installing Master . A Committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements for the summer / estiva ) , after which the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the Venetian Room , where about 150 members and visitois enjoyed a most excellent banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and enthusiastically received . Bro . VV . M . Graham , I . P . M ., [ then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " as he remarked , with gieat confidence , having seen the careful and perfect manner in which Bro . Smart had performed the duties ol the various offices which re had filled , and be felt sure that when his year in the chair was at an end the members would agree that he was fully entitled to rank with the excellent workers , a large number of whom were still Past Masters of the lodge .

Bro . J . Smart , the W . M ., replied that he was fully alive to the honour which had been conferred upon him and expressed himself confident that he would have the support of his officers and the brethren in carrying on the work in a creditable manner . He called upon the brethren to assist him in supporting the Masonic Charities , and expressed a wish that a brother might come forward who would undertake to form a benevolent association in connection with the lodge .

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The W . M . then proposed "The . I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and paid him a just tribute in saying that his work not only during the installation ceremony but during the past year had been excellent . The W . M . had great pleasure in presenting hiin with a Past Master's jewel and collar in the name of the members of the lodge , and in order to mark their appreciation of his services he had also the pleasure of presenting him with a microscope in case , together with the necessary fittings .

The I . P . M ., Bro . Graham , thanked the W . M . and brethren for their very handsome present . He was very glad that they had allowed him to choose it , as having been taught to extend his researches , & c , he could not imagine anything more suitable than a microscope . He hoped to spend many pleasant evenings at home with it ; but he should never cease his interest in the lodge , to which he hoped to give his best services for many years to come .

The toast of "The Initiates" was then cordially given and received , and suitably responded to . " The Visitors " were next welcomed with the warmth always extended to them in this lodge . Bros . T . Hanson , VV . Thomson , II . A . Smith , and W . J . Lancaster suitably responded . Owing to the lateness of the hour , the toasts of " The Past Masters " and " The Treasurer and Secretary " were combined . Bro . Ferry , P . M ., responded for his colleagues .

Bro . Harriss , P . M ., Sec , thanked the W . M . and brethren for himself , and regretted that the Treasurer , Bro . Roberts , P . M ., was unable to be present , being on the Continent lor the benefit of bis health . The VV . M . again expressed his confidence in the officers he had appointed . Bro . J . Huckell , S . W ., replied that he was sure they would all do their best for the

good ot the lodge . The usual Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable evening . A capital programme of music was provided by Miss Mary Lund , Madame Rina Robinson , and Bros . John Coates , Arthur Walenn , and Charles Frood . Bro . H . Townsend , Organist of the lodge , rendered good service at the piano .

Royal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bangor , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . There was an unusually large gathering of brethren , among whom were several Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge officers , including the following , viz : Bros . Col . Henry Piatt , C . B ., P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Col . Hunter , P . G . D ., G . Rep . Greece to England ; J . Lloyd Griffith , P . G . D . Cerms ., P . Prov , S . G . W . ; Edward Roberts , Dep . G . Swd . Br ., P . Prov . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec .

Henry Kneesbaw , P . Pcov . S . G . W . ; T . l . layd Kyffin , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; Thos . Edwards , P . Prov . G . Chap ; | R . Hughes Pritchard , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; R . G . Thomas , P . Prov . G . Supt . Wks . ; H . Grey Edwards , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; D . Wynn Williams , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; Robert Owen , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; Caradoc Rowland , P . Prov . J . G . D ., Prov . G . Asst . Sec . ; E . J . Lloyd , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; VV . P . Matthews , Prov . ' CD . Cerms .: W . A . Foster , P . Prov . G . Sivd . Br . ; VV . Guest , P . Prov . G .

Swd . Br . ; T . E . Jones , P . Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; VV . A . Dew , P . Prov . A . G . D . Cerms . ; R . A . Gregory , P . Prov . A . G . D . Cerms . ; R . W . Newton , P . Prov . A . G . D . Cerms . John Williams , P . Prov . G . Org . ; F . Barlow , P . Prov . G . Org . ; Walter M . Williams , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; Wm . Jones , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; David Williams , P . Prov . G . Stwd . ; a : d a large number of visitors from the following lodges in the province , viz , Nos . 3 S 4 , 597 , CK > 6 , 1113 , 1143 , 13 ( 19 , 14 SS , 1 ( 1 74 , and 2 . 5 ( 19 , and from Lodge No . 22 G 9 , Bombay , Lodge No . 549 , and Irish Lodges Nos . 407 and 5 S 8 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and after other business and the election of several joining members had been dealt with , Bro . T . Westlakc Morgan , the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . David Williams , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . Col . H . Piatt , C . B ., D . P . G . M ., and was in an able manner duly installed W . M . of the lodge before an Insta led Board of some three dozen Past Masters . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Brcs . VV . Douglas Jones , I . P . M . ; J . A . Rodway , S . W .: Ii . A . Stenning , J . W . ; David Morgan , Chap . ; T . Lloyd

Kyffin , Treas . ; VV . Price Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Bcllis . S . D . ; W . Bulkeley Hughes Hunter , J . D . ; VV . A . Dew , D . C . ; W . E . Scott Hall , A . D . C . ; II . J ., Roberts , I . G . ; J . A . James , Stwd . ; and T . Powis , Tvler . The addresses were impressively delivered by Bros . J . Lloyd Griffith , II . Grey Edwards , and W . P . Matthews . The W . M . then , in eulogistic terms , presented the I . P . M . and Bro . David Williams with Past Master ' s jewels . The I . P . M . and Hro . Williams returned thanks . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Lord Harlech , Prov . G . M . ; Col . the Hon . VV . li . Sackville West , Lord Bishop of Bangor , Canon Hrownrigg , W . S . Penley , Eric Piatt , G . Farren , Col . Gordon Warren , F . M . Lockwood , H . Lo « ndes , J . Armstrong , and others , and after the proposition of several joining members and candidate , the lodge was closed . After the brethren had partaken of an excellent banquet , provided at the Castle Hotel , which rellected the highest credit on that establishment , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Eustance , the VV . M . proposed " The Que ; n and the Craft , " which was enthusiastically received .

The VV . M . next gave "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Col . Hunter , P . G . D ., replied . The toast of " The VV . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., who expressed himself confident that the lodge would , under the guidance and care of the VV . M ., flourish with greater success in the future than it had done in the pist .

The VV . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the kind expressions he had used in proposing the toast , and the brethren for the manner they had received it , and assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to promote the success and welfare of the lodge , and he expressed his gratification at the honour paid to him by the presence of several Grand Officers and of such a large number of Provincial Grand Officers . The toast of " The Installing Master , I . P . M ., and Past Masters , " was next pro posed and heartily received , and responded to .

Bro . R . Hughes Pritchard , in proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " nentioncd that the lodge was at all times pleased to receive them , and it was beneficial to brethren to visit other lodges , to ensure more unanimity and harmonious working throughout the province . Bios . Bennett ( Bombay ) and Matthews responded . "The Charities" was proposed by Bro . Stenning .

'The W . M . proposed the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bros . Lloyd Kyffin and Price Smith responded , Bro . Rodivay replied for " The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful evening to a close . During the evening a selection of music was given by a string band , under the direction of Mr . McElwee , Bandmaster of the Royal Anglesey Engineers .

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