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paratively short period . Moreover , he had secured many high distinctions in the Craft , and would always be an ornament to Freemasonry generally . The W . M . then anuounced that Bro . Hobbs had presented " a Charity Box to the Lodge ; the former one had been destroved in the late fire . Ho ( tho W . M . ) invited tho brethren to

specially support it on its introduction that evening . Bro . II . M . Hobbs , in reply , thanked tho W . M . and brethren for their hearty reception of the toast ; he was initiated in " Old England " six years since , and they were aware that he had not lost any time . Whilst urging them to adequately support the box , on this and on other

occasions , he trusted that no brother who contributed would over have occasion to seek its assistance . The toist of tho Initiates was next proposed ; the W . M . hoped they would prove themselves worthy and true Masons ; if so , he was sure thoy would become true men . The Initiates suitably replied . Several other toast 3 followed .

THE annual installation meeting took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 13 th ult ., at the New Inn , Hurstpierpoint . The Lodge was opened by Bro . G . Rawlinson Worshipful Master , who was supported by hi 3 Officers . There was a numerous array of Visitors . The Report of the General Purposes Committee ,

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shewing the Lodge to be in a satisfactory financial condition , was read and adopted . The W . M . elect , Bro . C . F . Hollands , was then duly installed , the ceremony boing ably and impressively porformed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . Rawlinson , who was assisted in tho charges by Bro . W . Fitch P . M . Tho following Officers , solected for

the ensuing year , were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz ., Bros . Rawlinson I . P . M ., Pearce S . W ., Masters J . W ., Fitch Treasurer , Abe ' . l Secretary , Buckwell S . D ., Wickham J . D ., Clark D . C ., Broad I . G ., Beeney Steward , and Howell Tyler . Bro . G . r «_ i- T T > n . r _ i __ i . „ , i nu »„ : i :.. ot „„ . „ .,, l . l T > ., n Rawlinson elected Charities Stewardand

I . P . M . was ; Bros . G . Jupp , Blaker , and E . Austen to serve on the General Purposes Committee . The W . M . then presented Bro . G . Rawlinson , on behalf of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a recognition of the admirable manner in which ho had carried out the dutie 3 of his office

during the past year . The Lodge having been duly closed , the brethren sat dowu bo an excellent banqoer , supplied by Bro . J . Sayerp , of Western-road , Brighton . The W . M ., Bro . Hollands , presided . The customary Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured , Bro . F . F . J . Greenfield and Bro . G . Cole responding for the Provincial

Grand Officers . In submitting the toast of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . Rawlinson remarked that Bro . Hollands , from the dato of his initiation , ten years since , had not missed one Lodge meeting , and his unremitting attention to bis duties had secured him tho highest point of honour tba members of his Lodge could

oonfer on him . In Bro . Hollands bauds ho felt confident that tho honour of the Southdown Lodt ; o wonlcl bo maintained . Bro . Hollands , on rising ti respond , was warmly applauded . Ho expressed the pleasure hi felt in occupying the proud position of W . M ., and said he would do his utmost to enhance the success and stability of the

Lodge . Bro . Pearce proposed the Worshipful Musters of the Province and the Visitors , the former toast being acknowledged by Bro . Edwards , and tho bitter by Bros . E . A . Sraithera , J . A . Newton , and W . Buckell . Tho remaining toasts were the Past Masters , the

Initiates , the Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , and tho Tyler ' s toast . During tho evening songs wero sung by Bros . Pratt , Hnckell , Collins , and Edwards , and a recitation was given by Bro . Hollands , the duties of accompanist being carried out by Bro . Cole .

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188-fjmE installation meeting was held on tho 11 th ultimo , when Bro , X Holvvill was installed in tho chair by Bro . UagU-y P . M . Tho following brethren wero appointed Officers : —Stevenson I . P . M ., Ash plant S . W ., Hooper J . W ., Fisher Treasnrer , Mallet P . M . Secretary , TapleyS . D ., Hawton J . D ., Dyer I . G ., and G . pp T yler . The brethren then adjourned for the anuual banquet to Bro . Tapley ' s , Globe Hotel .

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THE annual supper was held after the monthly Lodge at the Bine Bear Hotel , Maldon , ou Monday evening , the ISth ult . Tho W . M . Bro . M . W . Meade presided , and was supported by about 20 brethren , including the following visitors : —Bros . T . J . Railing , F . Geo . Green , and the Mayor of Maldon Bro . Joseph Sadler . The

usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , and tho health of Bro . Joseph Sadler , Mayor of Maldon , and tho Visitors , wero very enthusiastically received . During tho evonii . g tho following brethren contributed to tho enjoyment by singing songs : —viz ., Bro- . Railing , Shawyer , Robert Smith , Eustace , Ellis , Urcur , and Blaxall .

PORTCULLIS LODGE , No . 2038 . rjnHE installation of Bro . George A . CO . Y , foi- tho ensuing year , took - * L place at the Lodge-room , Langport Arm- ; Hotel , Langpoit , on Ihursday . jtho 14 th ult . Tho ceremony was performed b y Bro . R . C . Else Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Sr > men ; t : t . The W . M . invested the Office ! 3 , us follow : —Bros . Wee-tern I . P . M ., Humphrey

S . W ., Payu J . W ., Aiatuico Chaplain , Paul Ti ^ . L ^ urer , Reynolds Secretary , Lnuch D . C ., Crosse S . D ., Gough J . D ., i'ittard I . G ., Sharpe Orcjaui .- . t- , and Giliett Tyler . The brethren altciwards partook of a banquet .

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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CARNARVON CHAPTER , No . 804 . ON Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at Havanr , Comps . . 1 . Codings wai installed as 1 st , Smith Parsons as 2 nd , and C . V . Birch R 3 3 rd

Principals of this Chapter . The oeremony was ably performed by Comp . G . P . Lancaster P . P . G . I . The following Officers wero investor ! : —Comps . J . N . Hillman P . G . Treasurer , Dr . P . V . Pazton S . E ., A . H . Wood S . N ., E . Boorman P . S ., Dancaster 1 st A . S .,

Bascombo 2 nd A . S ., Askew D . C ., Hillman Steward , Blackmore Janitor . Among those present wero Comp ? . F . Sanders , Sperring , Turnoy , Parkhouse , OutriJge , Bates , Nayler , Street , Price , Holme ? , Bowler , Cooke , and Dunn . Tho thanks of the Chapter were accorded to Comp . Lancaster for his ability as installing officer . The Companions afterwards sat down to a capita ! banquet , provided in the Masonio Hall .

Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —The usual woekly meeting of this Chapter was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church Street , Camberwell . There were present Comp ? . Moore M . E . Z ., GrummantH . and acting Preceptor , Wingham J ., Stone S . E ., Martin S . N ., Stone P . S ., Powell P . Z ., J . Stevens P . Z .,

and Eckorsall . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Powell personating candidate . The Committee , appointed the previous week , roported in favour of a sapper to be held early in April . A telegram apologising for the unavoidable absence of Comp . Hilton , Preceptor , was received .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS . A SPECIAL meeting of this Grand Lodge was held on Monday , at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the M . W . Pro G . M . M . Lord Egerton of Tatton . The business before the meeting was the question

of renting the premises known as Bacon ' s Hotel , for the purposes of the Mark Degree . Bro . Canon Por al , President of tlie General Board , introduced the matter to the Grand Lodge , and explained it was proposed to pay a

rental ot £ 860 a-year for a lease of 49 years . They would expend about £ 3000 iu adapting the premises , of which , however , they expected to receive £ 1000 from tbo former lessees , as payment for dilapidations . The proposal might ,

therefore , be said to incur a rental of £ 420 per year , whereas they at present pnid only £ 200 . Tho proposed alterations would provide accommodation which , it was anticipated , would bo easily let to Mark Lodges and other

bodies , and it was not expecting too much to hope that the outlay would bo a profitable speculation . Bro . Frank Richardson Grand Registrar seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously . Among other matters , it was

decided to ask Craft Grand Lodge , to whom the premises belong , to grant them for the first six months at a peppercorn - rental , so as to allow of the necessary alterations being completed .

COUNTY PALATINE LODGE , No . 156 . r PHB installation iweting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , -a- Coopcr-street , Manchester , on Monday , 18 th ult . Present : — Bro ? . J . W . Edwards W . M ., James Wilson S . W ,, W . H . Vanghan J . W ., John Stovi Id M . O ., W . J . Cnnliffe Treasurer , John Chadwiok Secretary , James Sly , J . D . Murray Past Grand Sword Bearer , Carl

Golz , diaries Sheriff Lane , A . H . Jeft ' eris P . M . 32 , J . H . Laweon P . M . 24-G , P . P . G . Registrar Derbyshire , E . C . Milligan P . M . 2 ( 6 , I . { . R . LUeudou . late of 31 . The Lodge wit-i opened in due form , and tho minutes of tbo previous meeting rend and confirmed . Tho ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Kenneth Maclean P . M . Egorton Lodge , No .

1030 , ana Dcing successful , ho war , subsequently advanced to the decree vl n Mark Mastor Mason b y Bro . J . D . Murray , of Wigan , Past Gi . 'ir . d Sword Bearer . Tho installation of Bro . James Wilson v-iv . ; : . « ¦ : vr . proceeded with , and Bro . J . D . Murray performed tho ceremony iu tl-at masterly fnsulou for which lie is renowned . Tho

iollowing oruthren wore appointed Officers for the ensuing yeir , and tuey wero invested aud add-essed bv Bro . J . D . Murray : — W . H . Vaughau S . W ., J . Stovold J . W ., Wm . ' llardcastle M . O ., W * B . Akerman S . O ., A . A . Moss J . O ., W . J . C « nliffe Treasurer , John Chadwiok Secretary Carl G 6 tz S . D ., N . A . Earls J . D ., Ko ; . neth Maclean I . G .

Bro . J . 1 ) . Murray also addressed tho W . M . M ., Wardens , Ovorseorp , and Brethren , and there being v . o further business the Lodge was closed in p-acc and harmony . The brethren afterwards dined together , und tlie toasts of tho W . M . M . ( Bro . James Wilson ) , the Installing Master ( Bro . J . D . Murray ) , the Officers , Visitors , & c \ , were proposed and responded to .

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