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heartily congratulated the members of the lodge on the accession to the chair of Bro . Austin , and he felt certain that he would leave it after having conferred honour upon himself and done credit to the lodge . Bro . Austin , who was loudly cheered , in responding , said

that he had always taken great interest in the lodge , and he hoped that he should continue to do so from year to year . He acknowledged the encouragement which he had received from the Past Masters , and hoped that with the assistance of his officers he should pass through his year of office with credit to himself and the Craft .

The VV . M . then presented Bro . H . VV . Townsend with a handsome silver salver , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Worshipful Brother H . VV . Townsend , on the 20 th of May , 1 S 90 , by the officers and brethren of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , 1903 , as a mark of their esteem and respect for the zeal and ability displayed by him during the time he was their Worshipful Master

during the years 1 SS 9-90 . " The W . M . expressed a hope that Bro . Townsend might be long spared to make use of the salver , and said that if he were to speak for an hour he could not say enough of what he had done for the lodge . He then proposed "The Installing Master . " Bro . Townsend , who had a most enthusiastic greeting , replied . He said it was not the first time that he had been

the recipient of a testimonial from that lodge . Some few months after the formation of the lodge he was presented with a very handsome cup as a memento of the formation of the lodge , of which he claimed to be the father , and which he _ treasured very highly . He had already a Past Master ' s jewel , presented to him in that room at the time he completed his term of office as Master of the United

Service Lodge . Although he was about to leave Portsmouth for the present , he should not sever his connection with the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , and though he should be nearly 200 miles from them he should be present whenever his duties would allow . Bro . T . Page proposed the toast of "The W . M . ' s and representatives of neighbouring lodges , " to which Bro .

Haydon , 309 , and Bro . P . H . Emanuel , 20 CS , replied . The VV . M . proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " and Bro . Lieut . H . G . Giles , R . N ., replied , and thanked the W . M . for the kind way he proposed the toast , and personally he thanked him for the honour conferred upon him that evening . Hearing several nautical remarks and songs that evening put him in mind of commissioning a vessel with a good skipper . He ( Bro . Giles ) as the first lieutenant

would endeavour to carry out his duties as an officer in that capacity should do , and he felt sure the other officers would strive to support the W . M . during the commission . It only remained for the members of the lodge , who represented the crew , to rally round the flag , and give a little encouragement , which they would all appreciate . During - the evening Bros . Wilton , Haydon , Page , Townsend , and Woodthorpe sang several songs , and Bro . P . H . Emanuel gave a short ventriloquial sketch .

RICHMOND . Lily of Richmond Lodge ( No . 820 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 14 th inst . The lodge having been opened , Bro . George Cook was duly installed in the chair of K . S . in a most impressive and able manner by Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , G . Std . Br . The following officers were invested by the W . M ., and the addresses in each case were very

eloquently given : Bros . A . Combes , I . P . M . ; VV . T . Laws , S . W . ; A . Oliver , J . VV . ; R . Pye , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Myers , P . M ., Sec . ; R . E . W . Marsden , S . D . ; W . A . Harvey , J . D . ; H . Nugent , I . G . ; J . F . Hammond , D . of C ; G . C Young , Org . j and W . F . Reynolds , P . M ., and J . Major , Stewards . Other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed .

Fifty-five members and visitors sat down to a most excellent banquet , after which the VV . M . gave the usual loyal toasts . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the Worshipful Master referred to the great pleasure it gave him to have present that evening Bro . Sudlow , and asked him to respond to the toast .

Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , G . Std . Br ., in responding , alluded to the pleasure it gave him to be present for the first time in a private lodge as a Grand Officer , especially at the installation of Bro . Cook . Bro . W . F . Reynolds , P . M ., then took the gavel , and proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " whom he had known for a number of years , and had always found him ,

as a man , particularly straightforward , and , as a Mason , one who practised out of lodge those duties he was taught in it , and he felt surethat he would go through his year of office with credit to himself and the lodge . The Worshipful Master thanked Bro . Reynolds , P . M ., for the kind words he had uttered , and also for the manner in which he had been received by the brethren . He said he

should continue , asjie always had done , to take the same interest in everything connected with the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for placing him in the highest office the lodge had in its power to confer . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , " and said that , although they much regretted the absence of the I . P . M ..

Bro . Combes , at the same time they were deli g hted , he was sure , at having heard the ceremony of installation performed in such an excellent manner . They all knew that Bro . Sudlow was noted for his perfect and impressive working , and they had had a real Masonic treat that evening . Personally , also , he was proud that he had been placed in the chair by so able a Mason .

Bro . Sudlow , G . Std . Br ., in responding , said that Bro . Look , being an old and particular friend of his , he was pleased when asked to perform the ceremony which he had that evening performed . The W . M . was a man whom all must admire the more they knew him , for he had many excellent qualities which did not perhaps appear on the surface . He heartilv wished him a snrrassfiil vp .-ir nf nKi-r .

and congratulated the lodge on having such a Mason as Bro . George Cook at their head . The toast of "The Visitors" was next proposed , and responded to by Bros . Rushton , P . G . S . j Henry Pritchard , 1 . M . 1415 ; and other brethren . Other toasts followed , interspersed with harmony of an unusually high quality , and a most happy evening was ended with the Tyler ' s toast .

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The brethren present included Bros . C . Robson , I . P . M . j G . Cook , VV . M . elect ; W . T . Laws , J . W . ; R . Pye , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Myers , P . M ., Sec ; S . Oliver , S . D . ; R . E . VV . Marsden , J . D . ; VV . A . Harvey , I . G . ; C . Hubbard , P . M . j C . Phillips , P . M . ; F . W . Reynolds , P . M ., Steward ; G . T . Salmon , P . M . ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; F . C . Mouflet , P . M . ; N . L . Western , P . M . ; J . G . Ingram ,

S . Wootton , R . S . Murray , C . E . Osman , A . Copping , J . F . Hammond , C . Val Hunter , C . Godwin , W . H . Nugent , H . R . Willans , and VV . T . Linton . Visitors : Bros . R . C Sudlow , G . Std . Br . ; H . Brocklehurst , VV . M . S 62 ; Rushton , P . M . S ; E . Holsworth , VV . M . 1607 ; G . Porter , SS 9 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Pritchard , P . M . 1415 ; VV . D . Bayley , P . M . 1 S 5 ; A . E . Sarti , P . M . iSoj j . J . Jenkins ,

P . M . S 57 : H . Gardiner , S . W . 234 G j VV . H . Kirby , J . VV . 1965 j A . Piper , S . D . 177 ; J . R . Hill , J . . 27 j VV . Wright , Org . 1 S 97 ; E . J . Farrier , 1365 ; J . VV . Stevens , 2234 ; E . Cattermole , 217 ; C . P . Langford , 21 ; E . Sheldrake , 1 G 93 ; J . Swinyard , 16 95 ; _ D . W . Sherwill , S 13 ; J . VV . Cooper , 534 ; E . T . Coppinger , SS 9 ; R . Mackway , 19 S 7 ; T . VV . Tempany , 1460 ; and N . E . Campbell , 901 .

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Westbourne Chapter ( No . 733 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . The chapter was opened by Comps . F . Earner , M . E . Z . ; VV . C Williams , H . ; and G . March , J . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A satisfactory report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted ,

showing a good balance and no liabilities . Comp . Ascott , P . Z ., then , by desire , took the chair of Z ., and in an excellent manner installed Comps . VV . C . Williams , as M . E . Z . ; G . March , H . ; and John Davies , J . The other officers invested were ^ Comps . C A . Cottebrune , P . Z ., one of the Vice-Presidents of the Board of Benevolence , Treas . ; T . W . Allen , P . Z ., S . E . ; L . Ascott , S . N . ; G . Swann ,

P . S . ; and Shepherd , Janitor . The following brethren were then exalted , viz .: Bros . Joseph Cox , 15 S 5 ; Thomas Jobson , S 34 ; and J . H . Haydon , 901 . A vote of thanks was recorded to Comp . Ascott , and suitably responded to , after which a magnificent P . Z . 's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , London ) was presented to the outgoing M . E . Z ., Comp . Earner , Comp . Williams

commenting on the sterling worth and great Masonic qualifications of that companion , who , in responding , tendered his sincere thanks for the present , and the kindness he had invariably received from the companions since he joined , a complete stranger , only knowing one of them personally . Several communications were read , and also applications from the Secretaries of the Masonic Charitable Institutions

for a Steward to represent the chapter at the Festivals . After "Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed . A sumptuous banquet followed . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been given and received with enthusiasm , That of "The M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Earner , who said he considered it not only an honour , but a great

pleasure . He had known Comp . Williams a long time , and had worked with him in the chapter and always found him a good comrade and a good Mason . In calling on the companions to drink the toast in bumpers , he said he felt that he was also calling them to perform a most pleasant and hearty task . The toast having been received with great enthusiasm ,

Comp . Williams thanked them most heartily for their cordial reception of the toast , but yet felt his heart too full to give anything like expression to his feelings . Theirs was a good chapter . It had its ups and downs , many bright and happy days , as well as dark and sombre ones . He was proud to say all was bright and prosperous now , they were doing well , and would , he hoped , continue to do so . He

was proud of the position to which they had elevated him , and begged them remember that no First Principal could successfully carry out his duties unless he was supported by every officer in the chapter , and asked them to be as blind as they could to his faults , and to his virtues more than kind . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and was responded to by Comp . Causton , who expatiated on the admirable

working of the M . E . Z . and his officers . Comp . Dehane , in responding , reminded the companions that attendance at chapters of improvement was necessary , and conduced to such working as they had witnessed that evening . Comp . G . Davies also added a few words of praise and commendation , and augured a bright future with such

officers as they had . Comp . Sims also added his testimony of satisfaction , as did also Comps . Chalfont and Cruttenden . All the other visitors also responded . The Exaltees promised to do all they could to render themselves proficient and fit to take office should they be called upon to do so .

The other toasts were "The Past Principals , " "The Officers , " "The P . S ., Comp . Swann" ( who received quite an ovation ) , and the Janitor ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening . The proceedings were enlivened with music and harmony by Comps . Heath , Cruttenden , and others .

Ihe following visitors were present : Comps . W . II . Causton , M . D ., P . Z . 907 ; T . Burne , P . Z . 907 ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 ; G . King , P . Z . 25 ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 62 and S 90 ; G . Davies , P . Z . 1 S 5 ; j . Sims , M . E . Z . S 34 ; W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 ; J . Cruttenden , 779 ; II . Gilbert , 834 ; and T . VV . Heath , 19 .

MANCHESTER . Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —At the regular conclave , held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Comp . F . R . Lange was installed Z . j and Comp . G . Sam Smith , H . Comp . Weigenthaler , J . elect , being on the Continent , his installation was deferred . The whole ceremonies were

performed by Comp . A . H . Jefferis , P . P . A . G . S ., in a very able manner . There were present Comps . J no . Crowther , Z . j F . R . Lange , H . j Geo . Sam Smith , J . j Carl Goetz , P . Z ., Treas . ; John E . Lees , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Hothersall , S . N . ; S . J . Lewis , P . S . ; Nathan Heywood , ist A . S . j Arthur H . Jefferis , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; Sam Warburton , P . Z . ; Jno . R . Wilson , J . A . R . Ashworth , Ben . A . Dobson , and R . A . Eldershaw , H . 204 .

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TORQUAY . St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Comps . VV . J . Hughan , P . Z ., Past Asst . G . Soj . I ^ ngland ; John Lane , Z . ; John Chapman , P . Z ., H . ; T . VV Morgan , P . P . G . O ., J . ; VV . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . T . j

VV . H . Probert , P . Z . j John Dodge , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Prust , Scribe N ., J . elect j John Taylor , P . S . j T . J . Grossman , Treas . ; T . Beckett , D . C ; R . L . Mugford , Stwd . j Geo . Burt , Janitor j T . A . Blackler , J . E . Newton , T . H . Wills , J . VV . McKellar , and V . Lauzell . The chapter being opened , and the minutes of the last

convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing the Three Principals was most ably and fully performed by the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . John Lane , a special resolution was ordered to be entered upon the minutes recording the efficient and able manner in which that excellent companion had performed those important duties . Comps . | ohn Chapman , Z . j T . VV . Morgan , H . j and Thomas

Prust , J ., then invested the officers as follows : Comps . John Taylor , Scribe E . j A . VV . Searley , Scribe N . j T . J . Grossman , Treas . j R . L . Mugford , P . S . ; T . Beckett , ist A . S . j VV . Hersey , 2 nd A S . j S . Wills , D . of C . j T . Brooks , Org . ; J . VV . McKellar , Stwd . ; and Geo . Burt , Janitor . The audited Treasurer ' s accounts were then presented and adopted , showing the satisfactory balance of £ 2 19 s . 2 d . in hand . The companions noted with

gratification that the chapter was in a highly efficient , thoroughly working , and active condition . Three candidates were nominated for exaltation at the next convocation . No other business offering the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet hall , where the usual banquet was provided , presided over by the M . E . Z ., supported by the Principals and companions . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , vjhen the pvoceedmgsc \ oser \ at an eariy hour .

TWICKENHAM . Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . —This chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the ioth inst . Among those present were Comps . W . H . Matthews , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., P . G . S . E ., H . ; Henry Higgins , P . Z ., J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; C H . Kohler , S . N . ; F . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Peat , ist A . S . ;

Moss , 2 nd A . S . ; Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; G . Elliott , P . Z . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . H . J . Jones , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., but from unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . The following elections then took place : Comps . VV . H . Lee , M . E . Z . ; H . Higgins , H . ; C H . Kohler , J . ; E . H . Thiellay , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; W . Fisher , S . N . ;

Peat , P . S . ; Moss , 1 st A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the First Principal for his past services . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Charles Stevens , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org ., and VV . Fisher , P . S ., and Bro . H . J . Jones , the candidate for exaltation . The convocation was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .

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DERBY . Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 12 th instant . Present : Bros . A . Woodiwiss , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; R . L . Homer Mole , Prov . G . Std . Br ., S . W . ; J . Walker , J . VV . ; VV . J . Piper , M . O . ; W . B . Woodforde , S . O . ; Rev . T . Orrell , Chap . ; J . 0 . Manton ,

P . M ., Treas . j C . D . Hart , Sec . j T . E . Yeomans , J . D . j VV . H . Wheeldon , I . G . j VV . Stone , Tyler j Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . S . G . D . England ; C . Webster , I . P . M . j E . Horne , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . j J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j S . J . Sanders , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , theballotwastakenforBro . W . Cooper , P . M . 731 , and , being found unanimous , he was advanced by the VV . M . in his usual admirable and impressive manner , ably assisted by the Chaplain and his other officers . The ballot for VV . M . for the ensuing year then took place , when Bro . R . L . Homer Mole , S . VV ., was elected . Bro . J . O . Manton , P . M . 24 G , was again elected Treasurer , and Bro . VV . Stone ,

Tyler . Grand Lodge certificates were presented to Bros . Fielding , Fisher , and Rowbottam . It was announced that a petition for a new lodge , to be called the St . Martin ' s , to be held at Alfreton , had been sent forward . The W . M ., Bro . A . Woodiwiss , P . S . G . W ., an enthusiast in the cause of Charity , was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , and notice was

given for a substantial sum to be voted from the lodge funds at the next meeting . The brethren of the Dove Valley Lodge , Ashbourne , sent cordial invitations for the brethren of the Derby Lodge to attend their annual festival . During the meeting , the VV . M ., in a few hearty words , presented to the lodge a set of Overseer ' s pedestals , which had been jirepared by Bro . Walker , J . VV . These

harmonised beautifully with the other lodge furniture , and were much admired by the brethren . A cordial vote of thanks was proposed to the VV . M . by Bro . Percy Wallis , seconded by Bro . Homer Mole , S . W ., and suitably acknowledged . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Lower Hall for refreshment , where the W . M . again ably presided .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Mulvey , W . M . j Marx , S . W . j Lichtenfeld , J . W . j Bonham , Sec . ; Shales , I . G . ; Robinson , P . M . ; Deaton , P . M . ; F . Harvey , P . M . j Dr . Powdrell , P . M . j and R . J . Harvey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of