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never spent more happy evenings in his life than he did on the former and the present occasions ; he wished them prosperity in the proper acceptation of the word . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , and this toast having been duly responded to , he proceeded to introduce thafc of the Installing Master Brother Grummant . He need not occupy their time at any length by

expatiating on their I . P . M ., who during his year of office had promoted the welfare of the Lodge and placed their finances in good order . That had been a labour involving much time and patience . It had , however , been effected . This work really did not come within the province of the Master of a Lodge , nevertheless it had been done by their I . P . M ., to whom the Lodge was indebted beyond measure . As

most of those he was addressing had been present at the installation ceremony , they knew the ability which their brother possessed ; moreover , he could exercise it aright . The past year had been , of all years in fche history of their Lodge , an eventful one . There had been nine gentlemen initiated during that time , and if their Brother Grummant wonld continue to render assistance to the Officers they

would be grateful indeed . A most pleasing duty devolved upon him ; to present a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Gntmmant , and , without being invidious , he conld add that no one who had passed the chair deserved it more than his predecessor in office . In recognition of tho services rendered , to which allusion had been already made , an additional bar , bearing a suitable inscription , had been added . The investiture was then made in dne form . Bro . P . M . Grummant said , as his friends

were aware , he was a nervous man ; during the whole of that evening he had felt the unpleasant effects thereof . As regarded the jewel with whioh he had just been invested , he could admit he prized it above all other things he possessed , and should continue to do so . This was apart from its intrinsic value . He should hand it down as an heirloom to his children , that they might see in after-years how their

father had made his mark in Freemasonry , and that they might be also induced to emulate his example . There were members of his family who had belonged to the Order for upwards of forty years , who had watched him from step to step , from his initiation np to that moment , with an interest most keen . The members of his more immediate domestic circle had urged him forward , and bad relieved him

of many duties so that he should have more time to devote to fche work of his Lodge . He now looked forward to rest and ease , at least for a season . They had an able Master and excellent Officers , the future was unolonded , and he anticipated that both numerically and financially fche Lodge would hold its own against any other in South London . The health of the Past Masters was then proposed , to which

Bro . Cowley , m a clever speech , responded . The health of the Officers and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings of the evening . We must nofc omit to mention fchafc tbe splendid emblazoned heraldic banners , presented to the Lodge by Bros . Thiellay , Cowley , and Grummant , whioh respectively bear their arms , were suspended over the W . M . ' s chair . The coup d ' rnil was most pleasing .

CHINE LODGE , No . 1844 . THE annnal meeting took place on the 31 st ult ., afc the Masonic Hall , Shanklin , Isle of Wight . Bro . F . Cooper S . W . was installed as the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by Bro . F , Newman P . M . P . P . S . G . W ., the outgoing W . M ., who carried out the impressive ceremony in masterly style . After the installation Bro .

Cooper appointed and invested his Officers in the following order : — Bros . F . Newman I . P . M ., J . Bailey S . W ., A . Greenham J . W ., G . Humby Secretary , F . Newman Treasurer , W . Judd S . D ., F . Rayner J . D ., C . H . Mormau I . G ., J . B . Middleton Steward , W . J . Mew Tyler . A handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Newman , in

recognition of his services to the Lodge . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Daish ' s Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served under the superintendence of Mrs . Tizard . Amongst the company , in addition

to the brethren already named , were : —Bros . Rev . J . N . Palmer P . P . S . G . W ., G . Burt P . M ., A . Scofcfc P . M ., A . Hargrove P . M ., Brown , H . L . Hunt , Gregory , S . Shilling , G . Paybody , F . Freeman , W . Waterworth , H . C . Rembridge , G . W . S . Withers , W . Kensay , A . J . Firth , & c .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., afc the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present—Bros . Freeman W . M ., Cooper S . W ., Penrose J . W ., Hutcbins P . M . ( Preceptor ) , Speight P . M . ( Secretary ) , Dilley S . D ., Fisher J . D ., Dale I . G . ; also Bros . Good , Stringer , Thomas , Ingram , Banks , Smith , Greener , Freeman and Emblin . The Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed ; ifc was

advanced to . the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Smith personating the candidate . Lodge was called off , and on resuming , opened in the third degree . Ifc was then resumed in the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed by Bro . Good , the chair having been vacated by Bro . Freeman for the purpose . Bros . Thomas and Cooper were elected members . Bro . Cooper was elected W . M . for the ensuing Thursday . Lodge was then closed in dne form .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —The fifth meeting for the season of . the Great City Lodge was held on Saturday evening , 9 th Febrnary , afc the Cannon Street Hotel . The following were present . —Bros . F . T . C . Keeble W . M ., W . Baber S . W ., R . Fendick J . W ., N . B . Headon P . M . and Treas ., G . W . Blackie P . M . and Sec , F . W . Potter S . D ., Skinner J . D ., Cadiofc M . C , Jenkins Organist ,

Hamer P . M ., H . Thompson P . M ., H . J . Bertram S . S ., J . L . Studd J . S ., G . K . Gwynn , J . R . Geering , C . J . Small , & c . The Lodge having been opened in dne form , the minntes of the January Lodge were read and confirmed . There were four brethren candidates for admission to the second degree , and they were respectively examined as to the progress fcliay had made in tha science . of Freemasonry . This being considered satisfactory , fcho Lodgo was opened in the second degree

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and they were passed as F . C . ' s . On the resumption of the Lodge to the first degree , Bro . G . J . Parker moved * . " That a Past Master ' s jewel of the usual value be presented to the W . Master on the ter . mination of his year of office , " which was seconded and unanimously agreed to . The case of a brother of the Lodge who had been struck down by severe affliction was then brought under the notice of the

Lodge , and on the motion of Bro . H . Thompson P . M ., seconded by Bro . N . B . Headon P . M . and Treasurer , it was resolved unani . mously that the W . Master be requested to visit the afflicted brother , and support a petition on his behalf to be presented to the Board of Benevelence . The greatest sympathy was manifested in this case , and on the proposed petition being brought forward ifc was signed

by every member present , and a substantial sum was voted from the Samaritan Fund of the Lodge to relieve bis immediate necessities . The annual Lodge ball will take place at the Cannon Street Hotel , on Saturday 22 nd March . A discussion as to one of the bye-laws of the Lodge having taken place , some routine business was transacted , and the Lodge adjourned until the second Saturday in March , when the brethren separated .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —Held at Bro . Baker ' s , Cook Tavern , Highbury , N ., on 28 fch ult . Present—Bros . Hurdell W . M ., Powell S . W ., Rhodes J . W ., Treadwell S . D ., Turner J . D ., Collingridge Sec , Garrard I . G ., Forge acting Preceptor ; also P . M . ' s Clements , Osborn , Tillett , with numerous other brethren . Lodge was opened , and minutes of last meeting were read aud

confirmed . Bro , Hnrdell then proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of installation , Bro . Powell being placed in the chair . He received a cordial vote of thanks . Bro . Powell closed fche Lodge in the various degrees , and invested his Officers . Bro . Stockwell , 1677 , having been elected a member , Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till Monday , 4 th February , Bro . Rhodes having been elected W . M . for

that evening . On Monday , the 11 th insfc . Bros . Western W . M ., Treadwell S . W ., Turner J . W . Goddard S . D . Defriez J . D ., Ware I . G ., Collingridge Secretary , Powell acting Preceptor . Lodge was opened in due form and minutes of last meeting werejread and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rhodes acting as candidate .

Bro . Younghusband' 5 answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge openedjin second and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in second and first degrees . Bro . Treadwell was elected W . M . for 18 th Febrnary . Bro . Forge P . M . 1950 , W . M . 619 , has consented to rehearse the ceremony of installation on Monday 25 th inst ., when he hopes to have a numerous attendance of brethren to support him .

MANCHESTER LODGE BALL , No . 179 . THE first ball of the members of this influential Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., nnder the presidency of the W . M . Bro . W . Diokeson , and an efficient body of Stewards . The band , under the baton of Mr . Bird , discoursed most eloquently , and the ladies and brethren thoroughly enjoyed the dancing . An excellent supper was provided , superintended by

Bro . Dawkins . The W . M . Bro . Dickeson introduced the loyal toasts , and full honour was done them . Bro . Dettmar proposed the health of the W . M . who , both in his Masonio capacity and in social life , had done every duty required of him to their satisfaction . Bro . Dickeson in responding said ifc was fche first time he had had fco propose a toast when ladies were present . It was a great pleasure to him to see

these ladies enjoy themselves . Freemasons were nofc selfish , and are always gratified when the ladies are with' them . This was the first ball the Lodge had had for twenty years ; he hoped it would be a success , and be continued for many years . Bro . Benefc P . M ., in very humorous terms responded for the Ladies , and Bro . W . Hnghes P . M . for the Stewards . Dancing was then resumed . Bros . W . T . Day , R . Hughes , and J . W . Kew acted as M . C . ' s .

On page 91 of last -week ' s CHRONICLE , in the report of the visit of the Great Northern Lodge of Instruction to the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , we stated

" that the Honorary freedom of the Lodge "vvas voted to Brother Kempton , W . M . 1298 , " it should have read " W . M . 1287 . " As the compliment was intended to the members , we feel constrained to point out this error .

In reporting the proceedings at the installation meeting of the Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 , held on the 25 th ult ., we omitted to state that the outgoing Master was presented with a jewel . Bro . Past Master Young ' s services

were also recognised ; a Secretary s jewel was presented to him , and ample reference made to the zeal and assiduity he invariably displays in the conduct of his official duties as Secretary of the Lodge .

The first ballot for the election of candidates on the Educational Branch of the Mark Benevolent Fund will take place at the offices of the Mark Grand Lodge , 8 A Red Lion Square , W . C , on Wednesday , the 27 th instant .

There are four candidates , two boys and two girls , of whom the two receiving the highest number of votes will be taken on the Fund . All ballotting papers must be returned on or before the day specified above .

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PTTNEBALS .-Bros . W . K . L . & G-. A . HTJTTOH , Coffin Makers and Undertakers , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , "W . O . and 30 Forest Hill Road , Peckham Bye , S . E .