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*\ J * FIDELITY LODGE , No . 555 . rpIIE anniversary meeting took place at the Crown llotel , X Framlingham , ou Wednesday , 25 th ult ., when Bro . Brunger was installed as Worshipful Master of the Lodgo for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was very ably aud impressively performed by Bro . Fraser . Bro . Abbott acted as Dir . of Cers . The Wardens' chairs were filled by Bros . Balls and Read . The newly .

installed Master invested his Officers for the year , as follow : — Bros . Cocka I . P . M ., Drake S . W ., Vernon J . W ., Carley P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Treasnrer , Martin P . M . P . P . G . P . Secretary , Rev . J . H . Pilkington S . D ., Kidall J . D ., Rev . 0 . A . Sinclair Chaplain , Connor I . G ., Read p ! M . P . P . G . P . Dir . of Cers ., Goodwin Steward , Marjoram Tyler . At the conclusion of the business , it was resolved , on the motion of

Bro . Martin , seconded by Bro . Read , that a Life Governorship in one of the Masonio Charities be presented to Bro . Cocka , in acknowledgment of the admirable manner in which he had filled the chair during the past year . The installation banquet was served in most excellent style by Bro . Sewell . The W . M . ( Bro . Brunger ) presided , and after the menu had been satisfactorily discussed , the customary

Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . proposed the Queen and the Craft , the Grand Master , the Grand Officers , and the Prov . Grand Master Lord Henniker . In submitting th . e latter toast , he said the Fidelity Lodge always received it very heartily , because they not only had the privilege of numbering Lord Henniker amongst their numbers , bnt they had the honour of initiating him

into Freemasonry , aud the Fidelity was , therefore , his mother Lodge . Lord Henniker was very dear to the heart of Suffolk Masons—and he was suro they were all looking forward to the time when the Provincial Grand Lodge would meet at Thornham Hall . Bro . Vernon proposed the D . P . G . M . and the Prov . Grand Officers , and after having spoken in eulogistic terms of the D . P . G . M ., oonpled with the toast

the name of Bro . Tracy , whose Masonio work justly entitled him to tho high position he had attained , and whioh he filled with such conspicuous ability . Bro . Tracy , responding for the present Officers , replied to some remarks made by Bro . Vernon with rospoot to the chances of obtaining Provincial rank , and pointed out that tho task of selecting the brethren for promotion was an extremely difficult

one , becanse there were in the Province 22 Lodges , and only 14 or 15 yearly appointments in Provincial Grand Lodge , so that even if all were working equally well there must be some who had to stand aside , and in this way , in a few years the accumulated number of thoso who thonght they deserved office and had missed it mnst be very great . What every brother ought to work and strive for shonld

be , the good of the Order rather than mere personal distinction . Bro . Minter responded for the Past Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Read proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and said he thonght Lodgo Fidelity might congratulate itself npon tho Masters it had had to preside over it . Thoy had managed year after year , with one or two exceptions , to provide a fresh member for tho

Master ' s chair . That , he thought , was very creditable for a Lodge , for all its membera conld not go through the various offices and undertake tho somewhat arduous dnties of Master . They had placed in the chair that evening a Master who had filled all tho minor offices , the Wardens' chairs , and worked his way up to tho position whioh they wero now so pleased to sea him occupy , and whom they

would have so much pleasure in supporting through tha year . In Bro . Brunger they had selected a Master who was in every way qualified for tho position , both for his social and Masonic qualities , and he trusted that during the ensuing year his work would not onl y be excellent in quality but iu quantity . The W . M ., in responding , said he felt that thoy had conferred a great honour upon him in electing him as Master of tho Lodge , and he assured them that ho

would endeavour as far as possible to carry out tho tenets of Masonry in general , and promote the welfare of that Lodgo in particular . His sympathy and delight was in Masonry , and nothing should bo wanting ou his part to further the interests of the Lodge . The Past Master had set bofore him a very high ideal , to which he was afraid it was impossible for him to attain . Ho would , however , do his best , and he was sure ho had a set of Officers who would assist him in his

endeavour . The W . M . next proposed the I . P . M ., and referred to the zealous and energetic manner in which Bro . Cocks had filled the chair . Bro . Cocks responded , and thanked the Past Masters for the assistance they had given him . In conclusion , ho proposed the Installing Master Bro . Fraser , who bad now performed the ceremony for the Fidelity Lodge for 17 consecutive years . Bro . Fraser replied ,

and congratulated the W . M . upon having attained to tho position he tilled . He was also glad to seo that tho Lodge numbered amongst its members two clergymen of the Church of England . He considered that no Lodge was perfect without a Chaplain ; it gave them a certain amount of ballast , without which no Lodge was thoroughly equipped . Bro . Vernon proposed the Visitors , for whom Brothers

Abbott , Atkinson , Gooding , Marchant , and Riches responded , Bro . Abbott proposed the Pasfc Masters , for whom Bros . Read , and Martin responded . Bro . Fraser in an effective speech proposed the Masonio Charities , of which , he said , Masons were all justly proud . No man was doing his duty as a Mason if he did nofc subscribe

liberall y to these Institutions , and , putting it on no higher ground , he claimed that money subscribed towards tho Masonio Charities was one of the best investments a man conld possibly make . Brother Tracy responded , and referred to the enormous benefits the county ot Suffolk hacl derived from the Charities during the last two or three years . Other toasts followed .

CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 ( HAVANT )

nPHE 32 nd annual meeting of this Lodge was held in the Free-J-masons' Hall , on Tuesday last , when Bro . Bates P . M . was installed b y the outgoing W . M . Bro . Sprigtngs , who performed tho

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ceremony in a most fluent and graceful manner . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of the following brethren , Bros . Franois P . P . G . W ., Collings P . P . G . Purs ., Smith-Parsons Prov . G . Purs ., Tuck I . P . M . SOI , Cottrill 257 P . D . D . G . M . Gibraltar , lUvdon 309 , Onuiitll P . P . G . Snp . Works , Loamy 312 , L ^ noa-iter P . P . G . W , Citrine , Jenkins W 7 , Naylor 1776 P . P . tl . Stmilard Bearer , Smith 1 ) 03 , D io . ee 10 B 9 P . G .

Sword Bearer , Miller 1128 , Long ! P . P . G . A . D . O . IW 3 , Dis-by 1058 , Williams 20 b 8 , Biroh P . P . G . Sword Br ., Taylor P . P . G . St . Br . 2071 . The following brethren were appointed to office fur tho year ensuing , Bros . Sprigiugs I . P . M ., Slade S . W ., Godfrey J . W ., Smith-Parsons Treas ., Collings Sec , Cox S . D ., Bascombe J . D ., Tuck D . C , Francis Organist , Huggett I . G ., Aylward and Oliver Stewards . Several letters

were read from members and W . M . 's of neighbouring Lodges regrett > ing their inability to attend . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent repast had been prepared by Maybonr , of Portsea , over 40 brethren being present . The usual toast Hat was interspersed with soma excellent singing , by Bros . Pearman , Long , Cottrill , Bleach , Jenkins , Uaydon , Gunuell aud Leauiy . Bro . Wilton P . P . G . O . presided at the piano .

ROYAL VICTORIA LODGE , No . 1013 . BRO . WILLIAM M'WILLIAM was , on the 1 st inst ., at the ¦ Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , installed as Worship * ful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance . The W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bros . Thornton I . P . M . and Evans P . M ., the ceremony of installation being efficiently

performed by Bro . Hughes P . P . D . G . D . C , the D . O . of the Lodge . Having been duly installed , Bro . M'William proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Thornton I . P . M ., Warburton S . W ., Glendinning J . W ., Broadbent Secretary , Barnett S . D ., Bethell J . D ., Proudman I . G ., Hughes P . M . P . P . G . D . D . O . D . C , Howard P . M .

Treasurer , Jones , Davies , Bromley , aud Houlgraves Stewards , Du Chemin Tyler , and Squire Chapman P . M . P . G . S . D . Charity Representative . An enjoyablo evening was afterwards spent , the

post prandial proceedings being enlivened by tho musical contributions of Bros . Barlow , Broadbent , Eaton Batty , Howard , Jack , G . II . Jones , Whittingham , J . B . Jones , Bethell , Ewarfc , Edwards , Salisbury , M'Donnell , and Proudman .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 1550 .

THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., afc tbe Masonio Hall , Princess Square , Plymouth . Bro . 0 . W . Mntten the new W . M . ia an old and ardent Freemason , and one highly respected by all the Fraternity in the Western Counties . The installation was carried out by Bro . A . C . Titherloy , tho retiring W . M . Tho Officers appointed were : —Bro . Titherley I . P . M ., Godfrey Evans S . W ., Budgo J . W ., Philp P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Treas ., Goodall

P . M . P . P . G . Organic Secy ., Robins S . D ., Penwarn J . D :, Griffiths I . G ., Sewell D . Cer ., Edwards A . D . C , Roberts Organist , Barrett , Pryor , and Venning Stewards , and Phillips Tyler . Thero weronlfio present , iu addition to thodo named : —Bros . Matthison J . W . 2025 , IJuus-ter ville S . D . 189 , Dillon S . D . 1099 , Bnchan 1217 , Sach I . G . 189 , James . 1550 , Wilce 1247 , Knobba 1550 , Coleman 1550 , Stratton 2025 , Cor .

rick S . S . 159 , Tucker 70 , Rean 1550 , Front 70 , Chegwidden . 1550 , Ellis 1205 , Griffiths 1550 , Blatohford 2025 , Gee 1217 , and Bird Organist 1247 . Bro . Kevern then asked tho W . M . to present , on behalf of the members of tho Lodge , two handsonn * 18-onrat gold jewels to Bros . Philp P . M . and Treasurer P . P . G . D . C , aud Goodall P . M . and Secretary P . P . G . O ., in appreciation of their Masonio zeal

and ability and valued services to the Lodge . Bro . Kevern acknowledged the help he had received in getting up tho presentation from Bros . Goodman and Pryor . The W . M . said he bad greafc pleasure in asking fche acceptance by Bros . Philp and Goodall of the jewels as some recognition of their valuable gratuitous services to the Lodgo . Whon the proposal was first mooted every brother present readily ,

willingly , and enthusiastically announced his intention fco subscribe . It was the glory of Freemasonry that they had such men as Brof Philp and Goodall , who were anxious and willing to uphold and maintain the true traditions of the Order . Bros . Philp and Goodall were good men and good Masons , and those jewels—a spontaneous contribution from the brethren as a mark of their Masonio

esteemhe might say great affection , for them . He trusted Bros . Philp and Goodall would long continue to carry oufc the dnties of their respective offices to the greafc advantage of thafc Lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in general . Bro . Philp said he waa elected Treasurer about twelve yeax-a aiaoe , and fche work bad been a labour of love . As long as he had the confidence of the brethren of Lodge

Prudence he should be only too pleased to carry out . the dnties as long as his health and strength permitted . Bro . Goodall said he appreciated the priceless gift becanse it came privately from tho members of tho Lodge , and not out of the Lodge funds . The Secretary read letters of apology from Bros . Hughan , of Torquay , Sewell , Parkinson , Beer , aud others . Bro . Beer , B . A ., writing from

Stoke to tho Secretary , said : " May I ask you kindly fco convey to Bro . Mnttun my heartiest congratulations on his elevation to tbe position of W . M . of such an honourable Lodge as that of Prudence ? [ t , is an honour of whioh I am convinced he is very proud , and at thc samo timo time I take this opportunity of likewise congratulating the brethren of the Lodge on their eelaction of a brother to preside over thorn who will be an ornament fco the chair , and whose

conspicuous abilities must mosfc assuredly enhance the prosperity of tho Lodge . Most sincerely do I hope that the coming year will far outshine all preceding ones , and thafc Bro . Mutten's period of oflice will boa red-letter epoch in the history of our Lodge . Very much should I have liked to have been present to have participated in that portion of the proceedings of which you yourself and our worthy Treasurer will be prominent figures . To tho Secretary and Treasurer of the