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ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . IT haa frequently been remarked that numbers do nofc always represent strength , and unquestionably this aphorism has an app lication in many of our Masonic homes . We hare seen Lodges started and worked in the earlier stages of their career with a zeal and energy that has startled some of the more sluggish or apathetic

of those who took part in their formation , and many a time we have seen the impetuous and ofttimes bombastic pretender override or stoltify the wise counsels and dignified examples set by tbe good men and true . On suoh occasions we have been reminded of a sensible remark we heard in an early stage of oar Masonio career , to

this effect : —Masonio Lodgea are nofc for an hour or a year ; they are for all time . The Lodge we are about to notice may be taken as an example . Ifc was started in 1858 , and amongst its founders , oi amongst its earlier members , we may mention Bros . H . G . Buss Past Assistant Grand Secretary , the late Bros . Samnel May , John Rider ,

W . Clarkson , Montague , & o . ; Broa . David James and Thomas Thorne were also members , and the Lodge had deoidedly a " class " character . Concurrently with many other Lodges , it has had its " upsand downs , " but though not at present displaying so large a muster roll as of yore , it could never boast , we are inclined to think , of

being in a more sound or satisfactory financial position than at the present time . The installation meeting took place on Friday , the 23 rd September , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , where the Lodge was opened by Bro . B . E . Blasby P . M . ( acting as W . M ., in consequence of the lamented death of Bro . W . Maton , who died

during his year of Mastership ) . Bro . Blasby was supported by Bros . W . Hilton P . M . ( Secretary ) , Littlewood P . M ., Lloyd P . M ., Beckett P . M ., W . Coombs W . M . elect , and other Officers and members . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . A . J . Mann 172 , Henry Sapsworth J . W . 2032 , J . P . Houghton "W . M . 2032 , G . H . Parsons

1612 , H . Tyler W . M . 59 , G . Gardner I . P . M . 2012 , J . Terry P . G . S . B . Seo . R . M . B . I ., T . M . Francis 55 , John Webb P . M . 1728 , T . Butler 55 , S . Roberta 901 , G . Wright S . W . 1612 , T . C . Davey P . M . 30 , J . H . Lookharfc 1540 , W . H . Chalfont P . M . 1425 , W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & a . a ffcer the minutes of previous meeting had been read aud confirmed ,

the Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Bayley was passed ; Bro . Holland was raised to the sublime degree . Bro . Blasby then resumed the Lodge in tbe second degree , and Bro . W . Coombs , the W . M . elect waa presented , obligated and entrusted , Bro . W . D . Beckett acting as Director of the Ceremonies . In due course , fche Board of Installed

Masters was opened , and Bro . Coombs was formally placed in the chair . On re . admission of the brethren who had been compelled to retire temporarily , the new W . M . waa proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and fche Officers for the year were appointed , as follows : —Bros . W . Rowe S . W ., E . Cox J . W ., W . Eydmanu Treasurer , W . Hilton Secretary ( 19 th year ) , J . Edwards S . D ., J . Brooks J . D .,

S . D . Keech I . G ., H . F . Underwood D . C , E . Eydmanu Steward

Bro . Blasby then gave the customary addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren , and for the manner in which he had condacted the proceedings of the day received the cordial approval of all present . Routine work followed , and then Lodge was closed . The Banqnet was served in the liberal and excellent fashion that prevails at Bro .

John Brill ' s establishment , and gave every satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , Bro . Coombs gave the recognised toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " which was received right loyally . In speaking of H . R . H . the Grand Master , Bro . Coombs remarked that most of those present recognised what a fervent and zealous Mason the Prince

of Wales was . When he took any matter in hand , he strove might and main to carry it out successfully . It was gratifying also to the Craft to know that his eldest son was worthily following him ; doubtless in the fullness of time we may expect the young Prince will make aa equally energetic a grand Master . The next toast was that

of fche Prov . Grand Master , the Depnty Grand Master , aud the other Grand Officers ; in proposing it , the Wor . Master referred to the intense gratification that had attended the substantial recognitionby the conferring of Past Grand rank on many worthy brethren—that had been made at the recent Jubilee meeting at the Royal Albeit

Hall . They had one present , Bro . James Terry , who had been a recipient on that occasion , and he ( the W . M . ) felt convinced the Grand Master ' s action would be endorsed by every one who was conversant with the excellent work contributed by Bro . Terry towards the best interests and welfare of

Freemasonry generally . This compliment having been gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Terry , Bro . Blasby rose to propose the health of the Worshipful Master . After alluding to fche sad loss the Lodge had sustained by the death of Bro . Charles Maton , and explaining the circumstances that entailed the duty of complimenting their W . M .

on him , Bro . Blasby remarked that Bro . Coombs was essentially an old member of their Lodge ; one from whom the Past Masters anticipated happy results . Bro . Coombs had had opportunities of advancement before this , but he had nofc availed himself of them . Still , he was now in the chair of his mother Lodge , and the members

felt sure he would strive to the best of his ability to advance its welfare . In reply , Bro . Coombs said he was gratified at having been placed in the chair ; he fnlly appreciated the compliment thafc had been paid him , and would do all iu his power to advance the interests of the membera . The Masonic Institutions waa the next

toast brought under notice , and Bro . Terry , whose name was associated , made a most earnest appeal for continued support on behalf of each . He detailed their position , and eloquently pleaded on their behalf . His efforts were not disregarded ; the W . M . consented to act as a Steward at the next Festival of the Roval Masonic

Benevolent Institution , aud tho members present gave practical illustration that they concurred and sympathised with him in his support of the "Old Folks . " Bro . Blasby , the acting and Installing Master of fche day , was next

complimented , and to him was presented a substantial Jubilee •Jewel , which he assured the brethreu would not be prized toe least of those he had already received from the Royal Alfred Lodge . We may incidentally remark that Bro . Blasby has

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been twice elected Master of this Lodge , and after each year of his own Mastership the dutiea of hia successor have roverfced to him ; in this instance , as wo have already stated , by the death of Bro . Maton . The whole of the Visitors present individually replied for the tousfc given on their behalf ; and then Pasfc Masters Hilton , Lifcclevvnod ,

Lloyd and Beckett addressed a few words to the brethren . The claims of the other Officers were not overlooked , and shortly nfttr the Tyler ( Bro . John Gilbert ) was summoned . Thu proceedings , most agreeable throughout , were brought , to a conclusion i / i go .- .-d time , without that " scrambling " we have had to deprecat * iu days gone by .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . — On Wednesday , the 2 lst September , at 8 p m ., at C * ie Jolly Fiiriners ' Tavern , Sou'hgafp-road , N ., Bro * - * . Dixi ¦ W . \ l ., Bnrn » -tt . S . W ., McNamnra J . W ., W ^ ede-i Treasurer , Co-d' -ll S' -OCI'IIT , H . ¦•ck S . D ., G . Clark I . G . ; P M . ' rt G » W , Powell , & c . L * - ' **'•¦ •¦ ¦ ••< ¦ ••'

and the minutes of previous , ¦¦ let-tins . * - ronl nnd •••>fii * ' - * -- ! . » - * -- * .-was opened to the third degree , and the ceremony of i wising rehearsed , Bro . Langdale candidate . Lodge was resumed , and thi . < ceremony of passing rehearsed , with the fame cmv'idate . Bro McNamara was unanimously elected a member , and Bro . Barnett , appointed to fill the chair at the next meeting . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 1426 . — This Lodge of Instruction will resume its meetings , afc Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-jfcreefc , E . G ., at 6 30 p . m ., on Thursday next , the 6 th October . The arrangements for the ensning quarter have been made with a view to provide work , and a social hour , on each occasion of meeting , and visiting brethren will be heartily welcomed both at and after labour . Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z .

haa consented to continue the Preeeptorship , and Bro . J . K . Pitt P . M . will officiate as Assistant Preceptor . The second Charitable Association in connection wifch this Lodge of Instruction has been formed , and members can be enrolled next Thursday , or at any subsequent

meeting . A synopsis of the Masonic work for the next three months will be forwarded to any brother on application to the Secretary , Bro . W . J . Ball , " Cofchelatone , " 12 Dareuth Road , Stamford Hill , N .

The Langton Lodge of Instruction will resume regular work [ on the second Thursday in October , at the White HartJAbchurch Lane , E . O . at 5 ' 30 p . m .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .

THIS Prov . Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th Sept ., at Halesowen , under the presidency of Bro . the R . W . Sir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , Burt ., M . P ., who was supported by Bro . W " . H . Westwood P . P . S . G . W . as Deputy Prov . G-. M ., and about 140 other brethren .

Grand Lodge having been opened m form , letters of apology for unavoidable absence were read , amongst them being one from the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . A . P . Godson , M . P . It was unanimously resolved that a loyal

Address , congratulating Her Majesty the Que- * n on the fiftieth year of her accession to the Throne , be adopted , and forwarded to Her Alaje-ty by tbe Prov . Graud bodge of Worcestershire . Bro . A . Green was re-elected Prov .

Grand Treasurer . A most satisfactory report on the progress and present position of Freemasonry in the Province was presented . The Officers for the ensuing year were appointed , as follows : —

Bro . C . E . Bloomer ... ... Senior Warden W . Bachley ... ... ... Junior Warden W . E . Walker ... ... ... Senior Deacon Harvey Preen .. ... Junior Deacon

T . Tromau ... ... ... Organist G . Taylor ... ... ... Secret-try Rev . A . B . Timbr . 11 ... ... Chaplain

Rev . W . Wilshaw ... ... Assistant , Chaplain G . Brown ... ... ... Pursuivant W . Waldron ... ... ... Director of Ceremon e *

Moseley , near Birmingham , was selected ns th-- ** 1 H < . t hold the next meeting of the Prov . Grand l . odg * . In fixafternoon a special service was held at the Pan-h ( , ! M . •••¦>•. where an eloquent and appropriate sermon wan pro-iclie 1

by the E , ev . A . B . Timbrell . Afc the close a collection was made on behalf of the National Schools and Orgnn Fund , and the sum of fifteen guineas was realised . The ' -rot ' ir- n also decided to contribute towards the fund for the sup , * -rt

of orphan children in the parish . A banquet took p lace m the evening , at the Drill Hall , the Prov . Grand M ster occupying the chair , and the toasts were enthnsi-is'ir : * lv

honoured . In celebration of the M tsonic vi i . t ¦ •- lv ringers of the Parish Church rang a peal of J " -62 a of grandsire triples .