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St . Michael's Lodge , No . 211 . —At the meeting on Tuesday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , the W . M . Bro . Alfred Green presided . Ho was supported by Bros . A . Guttmann S . W ., Wilden P . M . as J . W ., D . Drysdale P . M . Sec , Alfred Withers S . D ., Radcliffe J . D ., Dr . Waters T . G ., and T . C Speight Tyler . There was a very good attendance of Past Masters and members . Tho Lodge

was opened and tho minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremonial portion of the work of the evening comprised the raising of Bro . H . Green jun . to the sublime degree . The usaal questions wore put to the « andidate , and he having answered them satisfactorily , was entrusted . The Lodge was then advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony was performed in a moat careful and impressive

manner . Tho W . M . also gave the explanation of the tracing board of the degree . The brethren then proceeded to elect the W . M . for tho ensuing year , and this resulted in Bro . Alfred Green being again selected . B-o Green acknowledged the compliment paid him , but feared tho heavy nature of his private duties would hardly enable him to devote so much time to the work of the Lodgo as ho should

desire . However , he knew he might rely on having the co-operation and support of the Past Masters of the Lodge , who were always ready to assist . Bro . Greenwood P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight Tyler , this being tho twenty-ninth year ho has filled that office in the St . Michael's Lodgo . Tho Audit Committee was next appointed . Bro . Withers proposed an alteration in the Bye-laws ,

which would increase the annual subscription . Our worthy brother most efficiently advocated the course ho wished tho members to adopt , and most convincingly argued his case , which he illustrated by a comparison with other Lodges , some of which assembled in the same building where the St . Michael's Lodge had been so comfortably located for nearly a quarter of a century . He was supported by

Bro . Radcliffe , and after tho matter had been thoroughly ventilated , the motion was carried . The names of threo gentlemen as candidates for initiation were then handed in , and one brother was proposed as a joining member . After which the Lodge was closed . The brethren then partook of light refreshments , and spent an hour or two in social conversation , interspersed with some capital songs .

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening , the W . M . tho Rev . Wm . Valentine presiding , supported by Bros . T . Cooper P . M . 236 , G . Balmford P . M . 236 , T . B . Whytehead W . M . 1611 , and tho whole of tho Officers ; two Visitors were present from the Scots Greys Regiment . The business of the evening was the initiation of the Rev . A . B . Day , Rector of Cawood , which was ably performed by tho W . M ., who also appointed Bro . the Rev . J . Metcalfe Chaplain of the Lodge .

Harmony Lodge , No . 309 . —There was an unusally large attendance at the installation of the W . M . ( Bro . Thomas Robinson ) , which took place on Thursday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Institution Hall , Fareham , the Lodge-room at tho Red Lion Hotel not affording sufficient accommodation . Bro . J . Whale P . M . presided , and after tho regular business had been transacted the W . M . elect

was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson P . Prov . G . S . W . Kent and P . Prov . G . Chaplain Cambridge , the father of the W . M . elect ) , by whom tho ceremony of installation was most impressively performed . Tho W . M . subsequently appointed the following as Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . James Taylor I . P . M ., Andrew Nance S . W ., Edgar Goblo J . W ., P . M . the Rev . Thomas White

D . D . Chaplain , J . B . Goldsmith Treasurer , E . G . Holbrook and W . G . Heath Secretaries , A . R . Holbrook S . D ., H . Jeans J . D ., Norman H . Matthews D . C , the Rov . A . Headley J . D ., R . Osborne Organist , James Holbrook and H . J . Andrews Stewards , T . Pannell Tyler . The banquet , which followed , took place at the Red Lion Assembly Rooms , the catering of the Misses White being , as usual

exceedingly good . The ordinary toasts were honoured , and , under the direction of Bro . OsborneP . P . G . O ., somesongs and glees were efficiently rendered by the choir , consisting of Bros . Pearman , Stroud , Knight , and Grant , who kindly volunteered their services . Among those present , in addition to the Officers of the Lodge , were—Bros . James

S . Easter P . M . 700 D . P . G . M . Kent , H . Ford P . P . G . S . W ., James Tayler P . P . G . R ., W . Edmonds P . P . G . R ., M . E . Frost P . P . G . Treas ., W . H . Ford P . P . G . J . W ., Groves P . G . D . C , Dr . Beaumont U . N . P . M . 114 , Lieutenant Robinson P . M . 700 , E . Bunting P . M . 487 , F . Court P . M . 257 , G . A . Green P . M . 309 , W . Johnston P . M . 359 , J .

Cornelius-Wheeler P . M . 257 , J . Clay W . M . 804 , G . Bond W . M . 487 , II . W . Townsond W . M . 1428 , C . B . Whitcomb W . M . 1605 , Dr . E . T . Mortimer R . N . 349 , Major-General Sir Frederick Fitz Wygram Bart 309 , W . F . Burrell 1705 , T . King S . D . 257 , G . E . Kent jun . J . D . 257 , J . R . Hayman Sec . 257 , R . J . Mnrrell S . W . 1069 , T . Bailey 309 , J . II . Bridle 487 , H . Gilbert 309 , Dr . Edward J . Levinge 309 , Joseph Diaper

309 , Dr . W . F . Brook 309 , H . S . Penny 309 , T . H . Williams 309 , W . H . Harris 309 , Joseph French 309 , C Emery 309 , T . Mitchell 309 , E . W . Jolliffe and A . H . Jolliffo 257 , C T . Mumby 10 G 9 , J . J . T . Thackara 487 , R . Pink 257 , & o .

Alfred Lodge , No . 340 , Oxford . —On 19 th ult ., Bro . Ansell , at that moment W . M . elect , entertained an influential party of brethren at dinner in the banquet room , consisting of the Past Masters of the Lodge , and of Officers elect for the ensuing year . Bro . Alderman Randall P . M . Prov ., Grand Treasurer , in speaking to the toast of his health on tho occasion , complimented him on such a happy social gathering , which augnred well towards the success of his year of

office . The Installation took place at the Festival on St . John ' s Day , Bro . Houghton ably performing the interesting ceremony . After the installation of Bro . F . W . Ansell P . Pr . Gr . Sep . of W ., as W . M ., he proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . John Pratt P . P . Gr . Deacon as P . M ., James Jeiikiri P . P . G . Sword Bearer S . W ., Rev . Henry Deane Past Provincial Grand Chaplain Junior Warden , Henry Houghton P . Pr . J . W . Treasurer , W . R . Hobbs Past Prov

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Grand Sword Bearer Sec , T . F . B . Evans Assist . Sec , F . Ryman HallP . D . of Cer . S . D ., J . Jesse Hughes J . D ., Robert Payn Senior M . of C , W . Ellis Knowles Junior M . of Cer ., James Maoo D > rmor T . G ., W . R . Bowden P . G . Steward Organist , Edward Horn and Samuel Harris Stewards , William Stephens and George Norwood

Tylers . The brethren gave their Annual Ball in the Clarendon Assembly Room on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when moro than 120 members and friends assembled , the Craft appearing , by permission of H . R . H . the Prov . Gr . Master , Prince Leopold , in full Masonio costume .

Merchant Navy Lodge , No . 781 . —The regular meeting was held on Wednesday last , when there was a very large attendance of members and visitors . The Lodge was opened by Bro . W . Halletfc W . M ., Charles Killick P . M . as S . W ., Daniels P . M . J . W ., John Wright P . M . P . G . P . Treas ., E . T . Read P . M . Sec , Schoerboom S . D ., Rawe J . D ., Ouldl . G ., T . Hallett and Everett Stewards , W . SteedmanP . M .

Tyler . The minutes wore read and confirmed , and the Lodge was opened up ; Bro . Pringle , a candidate for the sublime degree was examined , entrusted , and formally raised . There wero three candidates for the second decree ; these brethren gave satisfactory replies to the usual questions , and were advanced a step in onr mysteries . The ballot was taken for Messrs . John Pheysey Davies

and Thomas Hudson j it proved unanimous in their favour , and they were introduced , and received tho benefit of Masonio light . The Worshipfnl Master , though suffering from a relaxed throat , performed the whole of the ceremonies , and threw into his work an earnestness and impressiveness that rendered them very effective . Bro . Read , the worthy Secretary , in a few forcible remarks advocated

the canse of a distressed brother on whom the hand of adversity had lately fallen ; he was supported by Bro . P . M . Medland , and on the Worshipfnl Master proposing that the sum of £ 10 10 a should be voted from the Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodge , the members unanimously gave their assent . Bro . Halletfc then announced his intention to stand as a Steward at the

next Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution ; he asked the brethren to vote him £ 20 from the Lodge funds . On an appeal being made to worthy " Bro . John , " who is custodian of the Funds , he , with a genial smile , " thought they might be able to stand it , " at the same time he reminded the brethren not to forget the Girls and tho Boys . It was then notified that Bro . Shoring , an old and esteemed

member , was a candidate for the benefits of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the members were requested to lend him assistance . It was also agreed that any expense incurred for printing should be defrayed by the Lodge . After routine work , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet , which was well served by Bro . Kent . Ample justice was done to the repast , and in

dne course the W . M . rose to propose tho toasts . After that of Her Majesty the Queen and the Craft , the National Anthem was sung ; after the health of tho M . W . G . M ., Bro . Palmer sang God Bless the Prince of Wales . In speaking to the toast of the Pro G . M ., Bro . Hallett remarked that the Earl of Carnarvon was a hard-working and most enthusiastic Mason , and ho trusted tho

members would have opportunities of seeing and hearing him in Grand Lodge for many , many years . Bro . Norton here gave a capital recitation , entitled " Jane Conquest , or the Ringing of the Bell , " which was applauded by all present . The next toast given was that of the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , associated with the name of Bro . John Wright P . G . P ., who said the D . G . M . and the other Grand

Officers had done , what he hoped all would strive to do , their duty . The Craft at large was , day by day , more highly appreciative of the hononr of being chosen to" fill office in Grand Lodge . As to Lord Skelmersdale , all would agree that he had done more to advance Masonry than any Deputy Grand Master who had preceded him . After Bro . Jones had favoured tho company with the " Charge of the

Light Brigade , " Bro . Medland proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Palmer here gave a capital rendering of A . Sullivan ' s beautiful song , " A Last Chord , " and the W . M . rose to reply . He returned them hearty thanks for the way in which they had received the toast . When he was elected to the chair he determined to throw all his energies into the work . He advocated

the necessity of punctuality on the part of his Officers , and assured the members of his regard for the welfare of the Lodge . The health of the Initiates having been given and replied to , the Past Masters were proposed , and Bro . Medland responded . The remaining toasts comprised the Visitors , for whom Bro . Morgan replied ; the Treasurer and Secretary , acknowledged by Bros . Wright and Read ; and then

the Masonic Charities , the support of which was warmly and most persistently advocated by Bro . John Wright , who dilated at some length npon what had been done during the past year , and drew a comparison as to the amounts being raised now as compared with only a few years back . Our genial •brother closed his remarks by saying that the calls in the future are sure to be heavy and

nrgent , and we must exert ourselves to make provision for the many demands that will be made on our funds . The evening ' s proceedings were enlivened by capital singing , in addition to those already mentioned as contributing , we may enumerate Bros . Dickinson , Jepson , Sheerboom , Robinson , & o . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . L . J , Turquand , E . Jones , J . Jepson , W . W . Morgan , & c .

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