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Bro . H . Packham , I . P . M ., next proposed "The W . M . " He said it had given him great pleasure to see Bro . A . J . Carpenter rise step by step till he had reached the Master's chair . A moreenergetic Mason , he said , could not be found . Bro . Carpenter had worked well in the lodge , and also splendidly as Charities Steward . Bro . A . J . Carpenter , on rising to respond , was greeted

with enthusiasm . He said he could not find words to adequately thank the brethren for the high honour they had conferred upon him . He had been a member of the lodge for 12 years , and his ambition had been to reach the W . M . 's chair . He had worked up the ladder step by step ; he had studied the work , and had been especially interested in the Charities—the foundation of Masonry . He was gratified

to find that the lodge had unanimously given him their confidence , and he hoped that confidence would not be misp laced . He would do all he could to maintain the dignity and prestige of the lodge , his one desire being that the lodge should continue to flourish . Bro . W . Gill , P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " to which Bros . Whittle and

Holman responded . Bro . T . Packham gave "The Visiting Brethren . " - Bros . T . Berry and Whatford responded . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " presented Bro . H . Packham , the I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in appreciation of the manner in which he had carried out his

duties during the past year . Bros . H . Packham andC . Packham , P . M ., acknowledged the toast . " The Officers of the Lodge " and the Tyler's toast concluded the list . During the evening a musical programme was sustained ,

under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , P . P . G . O ., by Miss Edith Welling , Miss Alice Holman , Mr . H . Hedgecock , and Mr . Argyle Gallaway . Songs were also sung by Bros . Dyer , Philps , and R . Smith , Bro . Salmon contributing a cornet solo and Bro . Tuxford a recitation . The pianoforte accompaniments were ably rendered by Bro . W . N . Roe .

CAMBRIDGE . Isaac Newton ( University ) Lodge ( No . 859 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the lodge room , Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . Work commenced at two o ' clock , and was continued the whole afternoon by Bro . G . F . Rogers , W . M ., several batches being raised , passed , and initiated . The charge to the

newlyinitiated was most impressively given by Bro . F . O . Carr , S . W . and W . M . elect . The ceremony of installation was subsequently proceeded with , Bro . G . F . Rogers acting as Installing Master , and Bro . Francis O . Carr was duly placed in the chair of K . S . in the presence of a numerous Board of Installed Masters . The charges to the respective chairs were admirably given by Bro . Walter H . Francis ,

P . M . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Arthur Hill , S . W . ; R . P . F . H . Simpson , J . W . ; the Rev . H . S . Cronin , Chap , j F . C . Wace , P . M ., Treas . ; the Rev . Denis Hall , P . M ., Sec ; T . E . Worlledge , S . D . ; VV . Martin , J . D . ; E . Barclay Smith , I . G . ; G . I . Bland and A . W . Pryce-Jones , Stewards ; D . A . Wauchope , D . C . ; and A . E . Priddle ,

A . D . C . The brethren , to the number of 65 , afterwards sat down to a banquet .

COLCHESTER . , Angel Lodge ( No . 51 ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated their 157 th anniversary on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., and the proceedings passed off most successfully . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . Harold Francis , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was ably performed by Bro . F . C . H . Jones , Prov . G . Stwd ., the outgoing W . M . The officers

for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . F . C . H . Jones , Prov . G . Stwd ., l . P . M . ; Claude E . Egerton Green , S . W . ; George F . Wright , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Morgan Jones , P . M . 6 97 , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; John J . C . Turner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; T . J . Railing , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . England , Prov . Grand Sec , Sec ; Harry Becker , S . D . ; Captain Naylor Leylmd , M . P ., J . D . j R . Haward Ives , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec , D . C ; C . Osmond ,

P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . W . Start , I . G . ; J . S . Fitzjohn , Stwd . ; and Arthur Wright , Tyler . A candidate for initiation and a joining member having been proposed , and a hearty vote of thanks passed to Bro . I ' * . C . H . Jones for his able rendering of the ceremony of the day , the new W . M . expressed on behalf of the members of the lodge their great pleasure in having been honoured

by the presence of the D . P . G . M . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , in acknowledging the greeting , said it always gave him intense pleasure to be amongst his brethren , but particularly those of his native town ; and one of the greatest comforts to him during the recent anxious time—he might say agonising time—he had passed through had been the great sympathy that had been shown to him by the Masonic

¦ raternity . Sympathy had been extended to him from all quarters of the globe , but he had been , perhaps , most deepl y touched by the earnest and spontaneous kindness that had been evinced by the brethren of the mystic tie . At the close of the lodge between 50 and 60 brethren dined together at the Cups Hotel , the repast being thoroughl y well served by the host and hostess , Sir . and

Mrs . Brown . The toasts of "The Queen and Craft , " "The M . W . f ' M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Mount j ^ gcumbe ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and l ast , " were appropriately given by the Worshipful Master , the name of Bro . T . J . Railing being coupled with the last

toast . . ''he Worshipful Master , in submitting the toast of " The K-VV . Prov . Grand Master for Essex , Lord Brooke , " ex-Pressed gicat regret that he was not present through unavoidable circumstances , but amongst Essex Masons , and ^ specially in Colchester , his lordship ' s name needed no

the Worshipful Master next proposed "The Dep . Prov . V ? -M . for Essex , the V . W . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . j 5 S- » and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and ast . ' Me referred with pleasure to the presence of the ueputy Provincial Grand Master , whose presence , he 'served , in all gatherings , whether of Essex Masons or of "e common world , was always regarded as an honour . u r ° . F . A . Philbrick , in reply , dwelt in eloquent terms P ° n the grand principles which Masonry inculcated , and

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to which he averred the great strides which Masonry was making was due . They were a Society which was based upon a foundation as broad as the wants of human kind , and as extensive as the longings of the human heart . He again alluded with the greatest gratitude to the sympathy he had received from the Brotherhood throughout the length and breadth of the land in connection with the recent

outrage upon his daughter , and paid a touching tribute to the medical skill of their brother from the Antipodes—Bro . Woinarski—who happened to be present at the time . It was to that skill , under providence , he owed the preservation of his daugter ' s life , and he was happy to think that she was making good progress towards recovery . With

regard to Masonry in Essex , he asserted that it had increased with leaps and bounds , for he remembered that while they had now in the province 32 lodges , in the time of Lord Tenterden , under whom he served , there were only 19 or 20 . In conclusion , the D . P . G . M . spoke in high terms of the manner in which the l . P . M . had performed the installation

ceremony . Bro . Salter also responded . Bro . Jones , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " remarked that Bro . Francis succeeded to the chair under the most favourable auspices . He was to be congratulated upon the presence of the D . P . G . M ., also upon the large and distinguished gathering , and last ,

but not least , on the prospect of the work which the notices had already given him . The Worshipful Master , in response , said he could not tell the brethren of the Angel Lodge and of other lodges in the province how he deemed it a red-letter day in his life to be called upon to fill the position in that chair . He expressed the hope that he would have a successful year of

office , and which would prove enjoyable to the members of the lodge . "The Health of the Installing Master" was given by the W . M ., who amidst the heartiest applause referred to the able way in which the l . P . M . had performed the ceremony of that day . Bro . F . C . H . Jones , in acknowledging the toast , said he felt that the installation ot a W . M . by his predecessor was

a fitting conclusion to the latter ' s year of office , and he was pleased to have been the medium of placing the present W . M . in the chair , as they had worked side by side for several years . The other toasts were " The Visitors , " " The Masonic Charities , " " The Past Masters , " " The Wardens and other Officers , " and the Tyler's toast . Replying for the officers , Bro . Capt . Naylor Leyland intimated his desire to present a Worshipful Master's chair

to the lodge . During the dinner a string band played soft selections of music , and subsequently glees , part songs , and solos enhanced considerably the enjoyment of the brethren . Among the visitors present on the occasion were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg ., D . P . G . M . ; Dr . Zichy Woinarski j J . H ~ . Salter , Prov . J . G . VV . ; Arthur Sparling , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . H . Grimwood ( Mayor of Sudbury ) , P . M . 1224 , P . P . G . S . of W . Suffolk : and others .

DUFFIELD . Ecclesburne Lodge ( No , 2425 ) . — An emergency meeting was held on Wednesday evening , the 26 th ult ., at the White Hart Hotel . Present : Bros . Dr . E . H . J . Hoskyns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . William Tempest , S . W . ; A . Heny , J . W . ; W . Shoobert , Sec . ; VV . D . Wheeldon , S . D . ; Dr . VV . H . Wright , VV . M . 731 , J . D . ; Chadfield , Dep . Org . ; Walter , a * I . G . ; and

Stanhope , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Frost , I . G . S 02 ; VV . Forman , Org ., P . P . G . O . ; and J . Melrose , 73 L The lodge was well attended . Seven brethren were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . The lodge was consecrated on the 5 th day of Sept . iSgj . and since that date 22 ceremonies have been taken , 15 initiations , and seven passings . Bro . VV . H . Wright , VV . M ., 731 , and

J . D . of the Ecclesburne Lodge , and one of its founders , rose on behalf of hi 1 ; brother officers to present the W . M . with a handsome Founder ' s Jewel in token of their appreciation of his se . vices as first VV . M . of the lodge , and to ma . k theirsenseof hisexcellent efforts in founding the lodge . On pinning the jewel on his breast ( on which were engraved the arms of the Prov Grand Master , the Duke of

Devonshire ) , Bro . Wright expressed a hope that he would live long to wear it , and when he looked upon the jewel in years to come it would remind him of the happy hours he spent , as first W . M ., in building up the lodge . The VV . M ., in reply , stated that this presentation came upon him as a great surprise . He had no idea of anything of the kind . He eulogised the services of Bro . Tempest ,

S . W . ; and Bro . Heny , J . W ., who had worked even with more zeal than himself in founding the lodge . He said he should prize the jewel more than any other that he wore , looking upon it as a token of affection and esteem from his brother officers , and it would encourage him to still greater efforts for the good and welfare of the lodge . No other business presenting itself the lodge was closed .

GREAT YARMOUTH . Friendship Lodge ( No . 100 ) . —The winter session of this very old and flourishing lodge commenced on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Bro . C . j . Bullen , VV . M ., in the chair , with Bros . Beeching and Harey George as S . W . and J . W . respectively . There was a large muster of the brethren , a considerable

proportion being Past Masters , viz . : Bros . Capt . Chipperiield ( who has been a member of the lodge for over 32 years ) , Bellamy , H . A . Blagg , Bonfellow , W . R . Arnold , Ritty , W . Diver , and others . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the

previous meeting had been confirmed , Messrs , Thomas Charles Martelli Rackham and John Arthur Singleton were unanimously approved as candidates for initiation , and both being in attendance , were very impressively initiated by Bro . Bullen , the charge after initiation being beautifully rendered by Bro . VV . Diver , P . M .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . -This prosperous lodge met at the Greynound Hotel on the 20 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Chief Supt . W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 , W . M . ; J . Smith , S . W . ; J . W . Clarke , J . W . ; J . C . Jessst , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Captain T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; H . Robinson , S . D . ; E . H . Trotter , J . D . ; W . Hopkins , I . G . ; A . F . Scholding , l . P . M . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ,

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Stwd . ; R . Coles , P . M ., P . A . G . P . ; W . S . Plimsaul , P . M . ; H . H . Room , P . M ., P . G . Sec . Among the visitors were Bros . Tucker , P . M . 1733 ; Stafford , 902 ; E . Thomas , 19 S 7 ; Gatcombe , 2030 ; and C . Ransford , 2432 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Rogers was impressiiely raised by the l . P . M . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . Louis

Camisa , Thomas Fairer , Richard Samuel Fox , and George Dixon , and , it being unanimous , they were all ably initiated bythe W . M . Several apologies for non-attendance haying been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . Bro . Howard Room , in responding for " The Provincial

Grand Officers , " said that since the Hemming Lodge had last met the province had to mourn the loss of one who had presided over the Masonic destinies of Middlesex for many years . The M . W . Grand Master had appointed Bro . the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , P . G . W ., to succeed their late chief . The choice was a very popular one , and lie ventured to think that , so far as courtesy and geniality

went , Bro . Lord George Hamilton was a worthy successor to Bro . Sir Francis Burdett . He was pleased to be there that evening . The lodge having conferred therankof Hon . Member upon him , he liked occasionally to attend their meetings to note the progress and to shake hands with old initiates . Bro . Scholding , I . P . M ., in proposing " The W . M ., "

spoke in high terms of commendation of Bro . Fisher , who had held for some time the onerous position of Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police . He was highly respected in the Force , and he was as highly esteemed in Masonic circles . The Worshipful Master having replied , the toast of "The

Initiates " followed , to which Bros . Camisa , Fairer , Fox , and Dixon replied . " The Health of the Visitors " came next in order . The toast of "The Past Masters " was coupled with the names of Bros . A . F . Scholding and R . Coles . "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers" terminated the proceedings .

OLD TRAFFORD . TalbOt Lodge ( No . 2231 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Local Board Offices , on Friday , the 21 st ultimo . Bro . F . Batty , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . R . K . Stringleman , S . W . ; John Roberts , J . W . ; F . W . Goodacre , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Mackay , Sec ; Edwin

Faulkner , S . D . ; VV . Lousby , J . D . ; Charles Martyne , P . M ., D . C ; W . S . Batey , Org . ; H . Nickson , I . G . ; George R . Lloyd , P . M ., Charity Representative ! H . Happold and F . Green , Stewards ; W . Cheeshyre , Tyler ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Samuel Silvester , W . A . Hammond , j . VV . Greenhalgh , H . Edwards , T . K . Peacock , John Allen , and J . J . Kent Fairclough . Visitors : Bros . ] .

H . Dalglish , P . M . 1147 ; VV . H . Peak , P . M . 993 , P . G . D . of C . East Lanes . ; W . Sharpies , 2359 ; Wm . Hall , P . M . 13 S 7 ; C Cooper , P . M . 15 SS , P . P . G . P . ; VV . A . Doherty , S . D . 2144 ; VV . A . Danby , 236 S ; J . Taylor , 336 ; C . Willis , 13 S 7 ; G . A . Myers , P . M . 1 730 and 2359 ; C . Heywood , P . M . 13 S 7 , P . G . D . C . West Lanes . ; and J . Hardwicke-Marsh , S . W . 1730 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the > revious meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Mr . Evans Jackson , and was declared unanimously in his favour . " Hearty good wishes " were given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned for refreshments , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and

responded to . Bro . Lloyd , P . M ., gave a synopsis of the Masonic Charities—the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , West Lancashire Hamer Benevolent Institution , and the West Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institution—and urged

the brethren to become Stewards and Life Governors of these Institutions . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very interesting and enjoyable meeting . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the pianoforte solo of Bro . VV . S . Batey and the singing b y Bros . Will Sharpies , J . Allen , E . Faulkner , and J . Hardwicke-Marsh .

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Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there was a good attendance . Amongst the members present were Comps . John Coltart , M . E . 2 . ; Saml . Hewett , P . Z . ; Fredk . Kedge , H . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; George Reynolds , S . ti . ; C . O . Burgess , Treas . ; VV . Hancock , S . N . ; C W . Frommholz , 2 nd A . S . ; G . H .

Foan , and others . Visitors : Comps . Garrod , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Kedge , 177 ; Wilson , 8 Sy ; F . Jackson , 132 G ; G . R . Langley , P . Z . 132 O ; and VV . VV . Lee , S . N . 1524 . The convocation was formally opened and the minutes confirmed . Two brethren having been impressively exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the installation of Comps . F . Kedge and VV . Hancock to the chairs of M . E . Z . and J . respectively were successfully

carried out by Comps . Coltart , l . P . Z . ; and G . R . Langley , P . Z . The other officers for the year are Comps . C . O . Burgess , Treas . ; George Reynolds , S . E . ; G . Coleman , S . N . ; J . VV . Elvin , P . S . ; C VV . Frommholz , ist A . S . ; G . H . Foan , 2 nd A . S . ; A . L . Bullen , D . C ; J . B . Graham , Stwd . ; and R . F . Potter , Janitor . Comp . J . Skinner , H . elect , was unavoidably absent . A handsome Past Principal ' s jewel was presented by the M . E . Z . to

Comp . Coltart , I . P . Z ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year , and was appropriately acknowledged . The chapter was closed , and the companions having partaken of an excellent banquet in the Princes's Room , under the superintendence of Bro . E . P . Beitini , assisted

by Bro . Autend . The usual toasts were honoured . Comp . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., responded for ' •ihe Grand Officers , " and followed the example set by the M . E . Z . in the brevity of his remarks . Comp . J . Coltart , I . P . Z ., then said that ail present would receive in an enthusiastic manner the next toast , that ot