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presented by Bro . Long , P . M ., and the ceremony was performed most impressively . The Board of Installed Masters was composed of no less than 2 S , 15 of whom wore purple . On the re-admission of the M . M . 's , the customary salutes were given , and then the new occupant of the chair of K . S . appointed his officers . The appointments fell thus : Bros . W . Drewett , S . W . ;

J . Drewett , J . W . ; T . Long , P . M ., Treas . ; R . T . Elsam , P . M ., Sec ( in succession to Bro . Squire , P . M ., resigned ); Colbron , P . M . 355 , S . D . ; H . Abrahams , jun ., J . D . ; F . J . Hayward , I . G . ; Metcalfe , D . C ; G . Wade , Stwd . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The addresses were given admirably by Bro . Elsam , who perhaps never performed an installation with better effect . In the after

proceedings the W . M . presented to his predecessor the P . M . jewel voted to him by the lodge , and Bro . Weaver suitably acknowledged the gift . The W . M . announced that he would go up as Steward for the Girls' School , and Bro . Edgell took upon himself a like office for the Benevolent Institution . Ten guineas were voted to each Steward from the lodge funds . .

¦ After other formal business , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren gathered around the festive board to the number of 60 . An excellent banquet was served by Bro . Sharp , and the usual toasts followed . A special toast was added to the list , viz ., "The late Secretary , Bro . Squire , P . M ., on his retirement . " The W . M . had also the p leasurable duty of presenting to Bro .

Squire ( who is Secretary of the Lodge of Fidelity , No . 3 ) a most handsome timepiece , of the value of 20 guineas , subscribed for by the brethren . In asking Bro . Squire's acceptance of the gift , the W . M . referred to the long connection of their late Secretary with the Dobie Lodge—20 years as a member , and 14 of that period as Secretary . The W . M . assured Bro . Squire that they all regretted the

severance of the tie between them , but they hoped to see him amongst them for some years to come . We should mention that Bro . Squire was elected an honorary member of the lodge on his resignation of office . The observations of the W . M . were cordially approved of by the brethren . Bro . Squire , who was deeply affected , thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and the brethren for that

mark of appreciation of his services . His whole connection with the Dobie Lodge had been marked by much happiness , and he should never forget the many happy hours spent with present and past members . The visitors present included Bros . Lyon , W . M . 43 , P . P . G . S . B . Warwick ; J . W . Moorman , P . M . 1638 ,

P . A . G . D . C ; Abel Lawrence , P . M . 163 S ; W . Lane , P . M . 1638 ; J . W . Squire , W . M . 3 ; R . Sebastian Hart , P . M . 1 S 72 ; A . Wilson , P . M . 1298 ; H . Macaulay , P . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; W . H . Pearse , W . M . 1872 ; Skewes-Cox , P . M . S ; E . Dickman , P . M . 1892 ; C . Phillips , P . M . S 20 ; Gifford T . Salmon , W . M . 820 ; G . Moorman , S . W . 1638 ; and others .

WESTON . —Royal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 906 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . H . Young , W . M . ; G . H . Bartlett , S . W . ; R . Bull , J . W . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., Treas . ; C Becket , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Baker , S . D , ; A . Wadoux , J . D . ; L . Howes , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . Gayner and W . H . Fisher ,

Stwds . ; G . Strange , I . G . ; C Pinket , Tyler ; J . Knight , I . P . M . ; W . H . Dell , P . M . ; F . Glover , P . M . ; J . Stuckey , P . M . ; F . W . Dingle , P . M . ; H . Graham Montagu , H . Humphries , E . W . Loveless , T . Cross , T . R . Gill , F . A . Smith , E . Mills , J . Banks , and J . Hayward . The summons stated the business to be—1 , to pass Bro . H . G . Montagu , and , 2 , to consider proposition of the Pro Grand Master relative to the commemoration of the

approaching Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen . The lodge having been opened , the summons was read , and several excuses for non-attendance were received from absent brethren , after which Bro . H . G . Montagu was passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being most efficiently performed by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., the Secretary read the circular which had been received from

the P . G . Secretary , informing the brethren that upon the occasion of ths approaching Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty it had been decided to hold a large meeting of Freemasons at the Albert Hall or some other suitable building , the monies received at which would be appropriated to the Masonic Charities , and also suggesting that a subscription should be started among the members of each lodge ,

to be paid over as a Masonic tribute to the proposed Imperial Institute , as to which latter proposal it was desired to ascertain whether the same was approved or otherwise by the lodges in that province . The W . M . having invited the opinion of the brethren thereon , Bro . Bartlett , S . W ., proposed " That , having heard the letter read , and considered the proposal , this lodge does not approve the proposal

contained therein . " In moving this resolution he disclaimed all notion that he was in any way hostile to the proposed Institute , which , for all he knew , might possess all the advantages claimed by its advocates , and be entirely free from the objections alleged by others who thought differently ; at the same time , its objects had nothing to do with Freemasonry , and it might be safely left to the general

public and to the membersoftheCraft in their other capacities to support or not as they might see fit . If anything were done in that lodge to commemorate the Jubilee , and he hoped there would be , he should much prefer that each chair in the lodge , or as many of them as the funds allowed , should be qualified with votes for some of the Masonic Charities , as being more distinctly within their

professed objects . The resolution was seconded by Bro . W . H . Dill , P . M . Bro . F . Glover , P . M ., proposed as an amendment— "That this lodge approves of the proposal contained in the letter now read . " He said the lodge was merely called upon in the first instance to express an opinion on the matter , and seeing that the Jubilee was a matter of so much importance generally , more especially

to Masons , and taking into consideration that the Queen ' s son was our Grand Master , he urged the lodge to approve the scheme set forth in the letter . At any rate , it would be ungracious to disapprove the scheme unless the lodge was prepared to suggest a better . Bro . Becket , P . M ., strongly opposed the proposed scheme , and considered that any

funds raised in Masonic lodge would not be properly applied if given in that direction . He expressed a desire that the lodge should convey to the V . W . Pro G . Master their desire to assist in any good suggestion having the benefit of the Masonic Charities for its object , but considered the proposal for the benefit of the Imperial

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Institute entirely outside the objects of the Craft . Bro . Wadoux also spoke in favour of the resolution . The amendment was not seconded . Bro . Bartlett , in reply , pointed out that the lodge was only asked to say " yes " or " no " to the proposal , and that it would only be misleading to the Pro Grand Master if the scheme were approved unless the members were prepared to follow up

the approval by a good subscription list , of which at present he saw no indication . So far as he had been able to ascertain the views of the brethren in his immediate neighbourhood ( even including the mover of the resolution ) , they were very fairly represented by the cartoon in Punch last week . The Institute was doubtless an excellent idea , but

" still they would like to see something of the machinery inside . " The W . M . having put the resolution to the vote , it was carried by a very large majority , only two brethren voting against it . This being the whole of the business , the lodge was closed in due form and perfect harmony .

LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The installation banquet in connection with this lodge took place on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . William King , W . M . The installation of Bro . King took place in July last ; but the banquet which usually follows that event was from unavoidable circumstances postponed until the date

above mentioned . About 30 brethren assembled , Bro . King being supported by Bros . J . E . Oglethorpe , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; P . M . ' s : J . Ellershaw , J . Barrow , Treas . ; R . Wclfenden , and J . D . Ball ; J . W . Stork , I . P . M . ; R . Nicholson , W . M . 281 ; J . F . Willan , W . M . 1561 ; J . B . Shaw , J . W . 2 S 1 ; J . Atkinson , P . M . 2 S 1 ; and others . At the conclusion of the repast , and dessert having been

handed round , The Worshipful Master gave "The Health of the Queen " and that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " from the chair , and which were received with the customary honours . The Worshipful Master also gave the toast of "The

Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . P . G . M . ; Lord Stanley of Preston , W . D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was responded to by Bro . Oglethorpe . Bro . Barrow , P . M ., gave the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " and , in so doing , spoke of the energy and zeal which he had displayed in discharging the duties of his

office , and with which all the brethren were perfectly well satisfied . The Worshipful Master , in responding , stated how highly gratified he was at being elected to that office , and how he appreciated the honour of presiding over the Duke of Lancaster Lodge . Although a young lodge it was fairly vigorous , and they had amongst their members many genial spirits and good Freemasons .

Bro . Nuttal gave "The Immediate Past Master , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Stork . Bro . Ellershaw , P . M ., toasted "The Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . D . Shaw , S . W . ; and J . Simpson , J . W . Bro . Wolfenden , P . M ., gave "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " which was acknowledged by

Bros . Barrow , P . M . ; and Nuttal . The W . M . gave "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Nicholson , Willan , and Shaw . Bro . Atkinson gave "Success to the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , " to which Bro . Threlfall responded . The toasts of "The Masonic Charities , " " The Assistant Officers , " acknowledged in a humorous speech by Bro .

Ward . I . G . ( the chief constable of the borough ) , the " Masonic Hall Trustees , " were also given and duly acknowledged , the list being brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , which was proposed by Bro . A . K . Allinson . The after-dinner proceedings were considerably enlivened by songs and recitations contributed by Bros . Linnaker , and one or two others .

BEAMINSTER . —Beaminster Manor Lodge No . 1367 ) . —On Tuesday , the nth ult ., at the lodge room , White Hart Hotel , Bro . Charles G . Purkis , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Dorset , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Hann , I . P . M . ; R . Toleman , S . W . ; C Toleman , J . W . ; E . G . Austen , Chap . ; J . Andrews , P . M ., Treasurer ; H .

Maunder , Secretary ; E . G . Legg , P . M ., D . C ; R . R . Samson , S . D . ; A . Hann , J . D . ; T . Cox , Org . ; O . M . Beament , I . G . ; S . Cox , P . M ., and R . England , Stwds . ; and J . Keech , Tyler . The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . S . R . Baskett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . The banquet was held at the conclusion of the lodge business .

BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Commercial Hotel . There were present Bros . A . Cosgrave , W . M . ; J . Barrett , I . P . M . ; T . B . Tong , S . W . ; W . E . Bardsley , J . W . ; N . Nicholson , Sec ; B . Derham , J . D . ; Thos . Morris , I . G . ; J . Miles , Org . ; Thos . Higson , 'T yler ; P . M . 's : Bros . Brockbank ,

Harwood , Latham , 1 . M . W . Newell , J . B . Goulborn , Stwd . ; T . E . Smith , H . M . Staveley , Miles Settle , Jas . Ashton . Visitors ; C . Howarth , 221 ; and J . McAdam , 3 S 1 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A candidate , Mr . William Altham , who was proposed at the last meeting , was balloted for and approved , and , having signed the requisite declaration and paid the

customary fees , was introduced and duly initiated into Masonry in the First Degree by the W . M ., who is to be congratulated on his successful rendering of the ceremonial . The working tools were explained by Bro . E . G . Harwood , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Std . Br ., and the charge to the initiate was delivered by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . G ., Std . Br ., Eng . Two candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary read several letters from the

Charitable Institutions in London , and it was stated that this lodge would be represented by several Stewards at the Royal Benevolent Institution , viz .: Bros . N Nicholson , T . B . Tong , H . W . Staveley , Miles Settle , and M . Fielding . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren . A guinea was voted in aid of the fund being raised by St . David ' s Lodge , Wales , to clear off the debt on the New Masonic Hall . Closed in peace and harmony .

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GUERNSEY . —Fidelis Lod ge ( No . 1809 ) . —The annual installation of the W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Temple , Le Marchant-street , on the 26 th ult ., in the presence of between 60 and 70 brethren , and over 20 P . M . ' s . The office of Installing Master was performed by Bro . T . M . Bichard , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Jersey , the elected W . M ., being Bro . W . Newberry . The

ceremony having been gone through in true Masonic style , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Charles Newberry , I . P . M . j Brouard , S . W . ; Hayward , J . W . ; Le Ray , Treas . ; T . M . Bichard , Sec ; H . Bichard , S . D . ; Entwistle , J . D . ; Stranger , I . G . ; Connellan , D . C . ; Tucker , A . D . C ; and Biddescombe , Tyler . After the ceremony a banquet was held , and the

remainder of the evening was spent in harmony and fraternal fellowship . Amongst those present at the installation and banquet were Bros . Quick , P . M . ; Sneath , P . M . ; Pengelley , P . M . ; Courtenay , P . M . ; Palmer , P . M . ; Coombes , P . M . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R ., and P . P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; P . Le Page , P . M . ; and others .

At the banquet , Bro . Sneath proposed " The Installing Master" infelicitous terms , and Bro . Palmer gave "The Visiting Brethren , " of whom there were a large number present . One notable feature in the ceremony was the introduction of organ music during the processions in saluting the W . M ., and the singing of the Masonic hymn at the close , which had a fine effect .

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INSTRUCTION .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . i 4 26 ) .-A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . J . S . Gaskin , W . M . ; J . L . Barrett , S . W . ; B . Norman , J . W . ; James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; W . H . Paddle , Treas . ; W . J . Ball , Sec . ; D . Hills , S . D . ; P . Sharpe , J . D . ; Jardine , I . G . and others .

The lodge was opened , and worked in the First Degree , the ist and 4 th Sections and the ceremony of initiation being rehearsed . Arrangements were completed for the following engagements , viz Lecture to Master Masons on the Ritual of the Symbolic Degrees on the ijth inst . by the Preceptor ; the Fifteen Sections on the 24 th inst . ; and the ceremony of installation on 3 rd prox . Joining members were received , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 r ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Hancock , W . M . ; W . Fowles , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , T . W .: A . Clark , S . D . ; W . Brindley , J . D . ; L . ' GWll , I G . ™ " W C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyle , V ; . \ , ? ' J" T - Worthy . . lames Rowe , James Woodward , F . M . Noakes , W . Ham , F . W . CashT . A . DicksonF .

, , Dusterwald , and F . T . C . Keeble . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . C . liter , offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The rehearsed the

W . M . Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . W . Fowles , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week-seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Fowles , in accordance with the bye-laws , proposed that Bro . W . C ; Smith be elected Preceptor of this lodge of instruction , saying that his abilities and willincness

at all times were much to be admired—seconded by Bro . F . Dusterwald . The W . M ., in putting the proposition , spoke in the highest terms of their Preceptor ; carried unanimously . Bro . W . C . Smith made a suitable reply , thanking the brethren for the confidence they had always placed in him , and said he hoped to retain it . Bro . A . Clark then proposed that Bro . G . Reynolds be elected Treasurer and Secretary of this lodge of instruction , remarking that their Secretary was indefatigable in his duties whether in or

out of season ; and it was the interest he took in the lodge of instruction that had made it so successful , which would be proved by the Auditors' report when read . Seconded by Bro . T . A . Dick , son , who said he endorsed all that had been said of Bro . G . Reynolds , for he showed great zeal in his work as Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . The W . M ., in putting the proposition , said he did so heartily . The Secretary ' s duties were arduous , and he could say he looked well after his children in the

lodge of instruction . Carried unanimously . Bro . G . Reynolds replied , thanking the brethren for their kindness , and then read the Auditors' report , which was as follows : — " The Auditors have very much pleasure in stating that during the year 1 SS 6 $ 1 meetings have been held , the number of members attending being 16 39 , an average of 32 . 7 at each meeting , and an increase of 945 over the year 1885 , the number of joining members being 134 . The lodge has been opened in the First Degree Ji times , in the Second times

Degree Ji , and in the Third Degree 28 times . The lodge has been resumed from one Degree to another 4 6 times , closed down 34 times , and called off 10 times . The ceremonv of initiation has been rehearsed 41 times , passing 26 times , raising 26 times , and the Fifteen Sections worked twice . The First Lecture with its Sections has been worked 73 times , the Second Lecture 26 times , and the Third Lecture 14 times . The ceremony of consecration has been rehearsed once , and the installation ceremony twice . Votes of thanks have been recorded the

on minutes to brethren for services as W . M . ' s for the first time 33 times . Two ballots of £$ js . each have been drawn from the funds of the lodge of instruction for Life Subscriberships to the Royal Masonic Institutions , in accordance with byc-Iaw 29 , which were declared in favour of Bros . E . J . D . Bromley and J . Watts . Two suppers and a summer outing have been enjoyed by the members attending the same , in each case a great success being attained . The great advance in point of number

, and also in the amount of dues received , speaks for itself as to the continued success of the lodge of instruction , and the zeal and abilities with which its affairs are conducted by the Preceptor and Secretary . The Auditors are hopeful that this success may be maintained during the present year . Bros . F . Kedge , A . Clark , and T . A . Dickson , Auditors . " Bro . F . Dusterwald proposed that the Auditors' report be adopted , with a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . G . Reynolds for the able and clear manner

in which the books and records had been kept—seconded by Bro . W . Ham . Bro . G . Reynolds thanked the brethren for their kind appreciation of his services , and hoped for their support , and that the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction would still continue to prosper and do good work . Bro . G . Reynolds then proposed that a New Year's gift be presented to Bro . Weeks , Tyler , which was unanimously voted . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Bertini for the

kindness and attention he had always shown to the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction since they had met at the Criterion—seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds , and carried unanimously . This closed the usual busy evening of the year as to the election of Preceptor , Treasurer and , Secretary , and the result of the work done in the lodge of instruction , the brethren considered most encouraging and satisfactory . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

. u JQ ! 5 LODGE ( No . i ? 8 g ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road S W . Present : Bros . Green , W . M . ; Roberts , S . W . ; Gibson , P . M .. J . W . and Treas . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Gilbert , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Wombell , I . G . j Wray , P . M .