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"The Installing Officer , Bro . J . Delves , " was next deservedly honoured . Bro . Delves expressed the pleasure he felt to again perform the duty of installing their new Master into the chair . He had done so for many years past , and although it was some tax upon him , he would yet be glad year by

year to render the same service to the Corinthian Lodge . " The Past Masters " followed , coupled with the name of Bro . Limn , and that brother replied with his usual ability . The VV . M . also toasted " The Visitors . " Bro . S . T . Finch , P . M ., replied on behalf of himself and

co-visitors . "Th : Masonic Charities" and "The Press" were replied to by Bro . G . H . Stephens . The compliment was paid to the worthy host , Bro . Clark ' s catering being warmly eulogised , and after a modest reply from that brother , the Tyler ' s toast was given and a really happy and thoroughly enjoyable evening was terminated .

ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —There was a fairly numerous muster of the members of this lodge at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday evening , when Bro . Alfred Tisley , VV . M ., presided . After business the brethren and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from thc chairand duly honoured . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened with singing and music .

HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1670 ) —A highly successful meeting was held on the 24 th ult ., at Masons' Hall , City . Lodge was opened by Bro . W . F . Darnell , W . M ., and there were present Bros . A . Sack , S . W . ; C . Arnold , J . VV . ; H . Muggeridge , P . M ., Sec . ; I . Stampfer , S . D . ; C . ] . Haines , J . D . ; A . J . Street , I . G .: T . Storr . P . M . ; L W . Hembrow , E . G . Dyer , W .

Woodthbrpe , S . M . Reddall , J . Julyan Croger , VV . Boyce , H . Edmonds , J . Underwood , and others . The brethren who visited the " lodge were Bros . Fred Carr , S . VV . 1607 ; R . S . Cushing , D . C . 1 G 07 ; and G . H . Stephens , j . W . 1 G 23 , 13 S 2 , S 9 S ( Freemason ) . There being no ceremonial work to transact , after routine business the brethren proceeded to the election of a

W . M . for the ensuing year . This resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Alfred Sack , S . VV ., who expressed his obligation for the honour paid to him and his intention of carrying out the duties of the position he was elected to fill , faithfully and well . Lodge being closed , supper was served and subsequently the usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured and

some capital songs greatly enlivened the proceedings , the services o : Bros . H . Edmonds and J . Julyan Croger at thc piano and as vocalists being well appreciated . Bros . J . J . Croger also gave a reading from one of his own compositions and Bro . Stephens gave a recitation , which with other songs were greatly enjoyed .

CAXTON LODGE ( No . 1853 ) . —The installation meeting cf this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on Monday , the 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . Arthur Woods , VV . M . ; Fredk . Butterworth , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; J . Oakman , J . VV . ; Cole , Treas . ; T . H . Meredith , P . M ., Sec . ; G . J . Dawson , l . P . M . ; J . F . BeckS . D . ; VV . Richards , J . D . ; T . J . Gilbert , I . G . ;

, H . L . Ciorose , M . C . ; and a numerous attendance of brethren , sniongst whom were the following visitors : Bros . J . Hughes , W ' M . 901 ; D . Hughes , 901 ; J . Vail , 901 ; VV . Hanson , P . M . ; J . T . Pilditch , P . M . 1257 ; Horace White , 1257 ; Maurice Young , 1257 ; Saefert , P . M . 54 S ; W . Gcad , 117 S ; VV . Alexander , 134 S ; J . Reid , iSG ; I . R . Tivlor , 22 ; E . Mayo , 1732 ; F . C . Thomas , 87 ;

T . Vernon , 25 ; and E . H . Vowles , S 34 . The lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , and Bro . VV . lies passed to the Second Degree . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . This being the installation meeting , the W . M . elect , Bro . Butterworth , was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in

accordance with ancient custom . The ceremony of installation was performed by the retiring VV . M . in a manner that could not be surpassed , and well deserved thc compliments he received from the visitors and members oi the lodge . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers for the year : Bros . J . Oakman , S . VV . ; J . F . Beck , J . VV . ; E Colt , Treas . ; T . H . Meredith , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Richards ,

S . D . ; T . J . Gilbert , J . D . ; H . L . Diprose , I . G . ; S . Morby , JM . C . ; H . VV . Percy , Stewd . ; J . Gibson , Asst . Steward ; Henri de Solla , Org . ; Lackland , Tyler . The ceremony having been completed , a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Woods and a more" deserved

compliment was never paid to a P . M . by any lodge . At the banquet which followed the usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured , " The Visitors " being responded to by Brer ,. Saegcrt , P . M . 548 , and Hughes , VV . M . IJQI , . and that of "The Masonic Charities" by Bro . C A . ' .. Cottebrunc , P . G . P .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the < nd inst ., at the Swan Hotel . Thc lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . P . G . S . D ., there bein" a ' . so present Bros . R . K . Freeman , P . M ., as S . VV . ; P . VV . Pacey , P . P . G . O . Berks and Bucks , J . VV . ; Rev . I . H . Gibbon , Chap . ; Jas . Newton , P . P . G . S . D ., Sec ;

' j . VV . Foyntz , S . D . ; Jno . Hardcastle , J . D . ; H . Lomax , I . G . ; las . Naylor , Stwd . ; Thos . I ligson , Tyler ; VV . II . Horrocks , P . M . ; and ) . Nightingale . The visitors were Bros . J . F . Skelton , J . W . 146 ; F . II . Chcescwright , 907 ; and T . B . Goulburn , 1723 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . The W . M . gave notice that at the next meeting lie would propose that the lodge meetings for June , July ,

August , and September be suspended . Ihe VV . M . announced that he attended the consecration of the Wolseley Lodge in Manchester on the 2 Sth ult ., and as VV . M . of the oldest lodge in the province he had the pleasure of presenting the first W . M . of the new lodge to receive the benefit * of installation . A portion of the ancient charges ¦ were read by thc S . W . and the lodge was closed , after . which the brethren adjourned to refreshment . SHEERNESS . —Adam's Lodge ( No . 158 )—The ¦ annual installation festival of this old and flourishing lodge avas hd < i at the Local Board ol Health Room , on T hursday ,

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the 29 th ult ., when a large and influential company was present . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . T . Green , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . T . M . Sullivan , LP . M . ; E . Stutely , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Spears , P . M ., acting J . W . ; R . Deny , P . M ., Sec ; 1 . Bagshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Paul , S . D . ; R . E . Brown , J . D . ; J . B . West , Org . ; J . P . Watts , P . M ., and R . H . Plattin , Stewards ; H . Sole , I . G . ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler ; and the following were also present :

Bros . VV . T . Carpenter , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . R . Brett , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; S . Winter Parker , VV . S . Chambre ; J . S . Rolle , J . Bridges , T . Bridges , J . H . Lee , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . S . Warne , P . M . 20 , P . P . G . A . S . ; VV . E . Hollingum , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . S . D . ; B . Boughton Smith , W . M . 1915 , P . P . G . S . D . Leicester and Rutland ; T . M . Rigg , P . M . 10 S 9 , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . S .

Neate , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; W . Blakey , VV . M . 1697 , P . P . D . C ; H . Penfold , P . M . 1174 , P . P . G . O . ; C . Burley , P . M . 1273 , P . P . A . D . C ; T . C Price , P . M . 1174 ; C Drawbridge , W . M . 77 ; T . G . Sandford , W . M . 483 ; H . Black , VV . M . 1273 ; T . Mitchell , W . M . 20 ; S . Payn , W . M . 133 ; W . Langsbaw , W . M . 1424 ; H . A . JohnsonI . P . M . 10 S 9 ; H . J . Gabb , P . M . S 13 ; S . Varren ,

, " P . M . 1 S 4 ; E . Gorham , P . M . 184 ; and R . trench , P . M . 4 S 3 . The lodge having been opened the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Stutely , was ably inducted into the chair of K . S . by Bro . A . Spears , P . M ., the remaining part of the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . P . Watts , P . M ., and the impressive manner in which he delivered the various charges was highly

appreciated . . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his omcers as follows : Bros . G . T . Green , l . P . M . ; S . Winter Parker , S . VV . ; R . E . Brown , J . W . ; R . Derry , P . M . Sec . ; J . Bagshaw , P . M . ( re-elected ) Treas . ; H . Sole , S . D . ; R . H . Plattin , J . D . ; T . Firminger , P . M ., D . C . ; J . B . West , Org . ; 1 . P . Watts , P . M . ; and J . Auty , Stwds . ; W . S .

Chambre , I . G . ; and J . Akhurst , lyler . Thc W . M . in a few well chosen remarks , in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . G . T . Green , I . P . M . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a small token of their regard , as well as to mark their approbation of the efficient manner in which he had discharged his important duties during the last year . Bro . Green in acknowledging the

compliment , alluded to the fact that lie was the third ot his family who had filled the chair , his grandfather and father having both occupied that position . Bro . A . Spears , P . M . was unanimously re-elected Charity representative . \ otes of thanks having been given to the Installing Master , and to the Local Board of Health for kindly granting the use of the Room , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form .

The brethren then adjourned to the Assembly Room , Victoria-buildings , where the banquet was admirably served by Mrs . Green , of the Britannia Hotel . The room was tastefully decorated with an assortment of splendid flags kindly lent for the occasion by Captain T . D'Arcy , R . N . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . n * r . T riro ^ n \ n nrnnnsmc "The Health of the

W . M . '' eulogised him for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the various offices of the lodge , and the spirit and energy he had displayed in fulfilling those duties augured well for the success of the lodge during his Mastership . . . Bro . E . Stutely , W . M ., in responding said that he had commenced at the bottom of the ladder , and through the kindness of the lodge he had that day arrived at the

summit of his ambition , and he trusted that in the performance of the onerous duties appertaining to the chair he should be able to give the same satisfaction as his predecessor had done . . "The toast of "The Visitors' - was given by Bro . R . Derry , P . M ., who remarked that the interchanging of visits between the members of the different lodges was one

of the grand features of the Masonic Order , and it was through this visiting to a great extent that such goodwill reigned amongst Masons in all parts of the globe , a goodwill which was proverbially universal , and was one of the main causes of Freemasony outliving the many institutions which had sprung up fiom time to time amongst men . The toast was duly acknowledged by Bros . Hollingum , P . M . 77 , and H . Black , VV . M . 1273 .

" The Masonic Charities " was proposed in a suitable manner by Bro . J . R . Brett , P . G . Stwd ., and responded to by Bro . A . Spears , charity representative , who gave a lucid description of the formation and working of the Provincial Charity Committee . Bro . W . T .. Carpenter , P . M ., in eulogistic terms proposed "The Installing Masters , " which was replied to by Bros . A . Spears and J . P . Watts . The remaining toasts of the evening were "The Past Masters , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s

toast . Great praise is due to Bros . Bagshaw , P . M ., and i . Firminger , P . M ., for the able manner in which they discharged their duties as Directors of Ceremonies . The musical arrangements at the installation and banquet were under the able direction of Bro . J . B . West , Org . During the evening some excellent songs were contributed by Bros . Butler , Green , Pyke , Purdy , and Firminger .

MOLD . —Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 ) . —The Festival of St . John and installation of Bro . J . J . Lewis as W . M . took place at Mold last week . There was a good attendance of members of the Craft , After the installation ceremony a banquet was held at the Black Lion Hotel .

The following brethren are thc other olhcers ot the lodge for the current year : J . S . Swift , G . IL Adams , W . L . Protheioe , Dr . Roberts , John Corbett , 'I . B . Williams , John Edwards , John Beasley , James Young , James I'rcme , Jesse Price , and Edward Parry . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . Salmon ( Chester ) , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W .

BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . William Court , W . M . ; R . Latham , S . VV . ; John Priestley , Chap . ; N . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . Harwood , S . D . ; A . Cosgrave , J . D : ;

T . E . Smith , Org . ; T . B . long , l . C . ; J . W . Kiley , Tyler ; Thomas Morris , P . M . ; J . Richardson , P . M . ; J . Heywood , P . M . ; H . Stead , P . M . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., VV . M . 37 , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; T . Morris , iun ., B . Derham , J . B . Goulburn , J . Parkinson , W . E . Bardslcy , 1 ,

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Arden , Hawksworth , and W . D . Hughes . Visitors : Bros . Checsewright and Briscoe . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Hawksworth was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., and the working tools of the Degree were explained by Bro . Latham , S . VV . The ballot was then taken for Mr . James Fogg , and proved to be unanimous in his favour , after which he was initiated by

the W . M ., and the working tools of the Degree were explained by Bro . James Heywood , P . M ., acting J . W . Bro . John Collins was elected a joining member of the lodge . The charge to the candidate was given by Bro . Brockbank , senior P . M . of the lodge . It was agreed to hold the annual festival on the 25 th inst . Bros . Heywood , P . M ., and Goulburn were appointed to audit the Treasurer's accounts for the past year . Bro . William Pendlebury , formerly of No . 34 S , was proposed as a joining member . A portion of the ancient charges having been read by the S . W . the lodge was closed in form .

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PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on the 31 st ult ., when there were present Bros . Weeden , W . M . ; Dixie , S . W . ; Marks , J . VV . ; Ashton , S . D . ; Woolf , J . D . ; Birch , I . G . ; Piercy , Preceptor ; Lorking , Treas . ; Galer , Sec ; Spencer , Houghton , Hatch , Brasted , Moss , Wright , Fenner , Glass , Bevan , and Manger .

Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Brasted having offered himself as a candidate for raising was examined and cntiusted . Lod ge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , the VV . M . giving the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to the First

Degree and bro . Lorking having offered himself a candidate for passing was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the first Degree and Bro . Dixie was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

STAR LODGE ( No . i 275 ) . _ The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Five Bells Inn , New Cross-road , on Saturday , the 3 ist ult . Bro . W . W . Medcalf , P . M . 1671 , occupied thechair , and was very ably assisted by an efficient staff of officers , and the ceremonies ot initiation and passing were rehearsed . The lodge was closed down in the Third Degree . On the rising of the W . M ., the Secretary , Bro . Walter Martin , S . D . S 70 , made the following

gratifying statement that the lodge had that evening completed its first six months in the new quarters and showed an average attendance of 40 , and that 105 guineas had been sent in that time to the three Institutions from the charitable association in connection with the lodge . Bro . Michael , 1365 , was proposed and accepted as a member . Bro . George Andrews , P . M . S 71 , acted in his usual genial and kind manner as Preceptor . The lodge was then closed in due form .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 'the 2 nd inst ., at the Fountain Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-street , Paddington , when there were present : Bros . G . Read , P . M . 511 , W . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 , S . VV . ; James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 121 G , 1426 . J . VV . ; H . Dehane , I . P . M ., W . M . 1543 , P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; VV . H . ChalfontVV . M . elect 1425 S . D . ; C .

, , S . Mote , 1732 , I . D . j Wood , 1642 , I . G . j Death , Steward ; P . Ms . Bros . F . G . Baker , 753 ; Mickelburgh , 1425 ; Andrews , 77 ; Smout , junr ., 1642 ; Poulter , H . VV . Alford , 22 S ; D . Gcllion , 1425 j Dutton ' , 1 G 7 ; and Bros . Rodct , Coop , Ferris , Cursons , Harris , Cammell , Bryctt , Wickens , Hitchcock , Sugg , F . Botley , C . E . Botley , T . Williams , D . Hart , Douglas , Smith , J . Temple , Reid , Foskett .

Elborne , Horton , Hardy , Goswell , VVindle , Le Clair , D . Stroud , Reynolds , Taylor , Robinson , and Wadham . Visitors : Bros . Richardson , 511 ; Rhind , J . D . 1543 j Collinson , EG 2 ; Nicholas Smith , S 62 ; Capt . A . Nicols , I . P . M ., W . M . 1974 ; J . Jacobs , 205 ; J . H . Smith , E . W . Russell , 115 S ; J . Cruttinden , 779 ; R . Fletcher , 901 ; W . H . Shaw , 1471 ; W . H . Alford , W . M . 22 S ; Delve , 223 ;

T . Willis , 201 . Lodge was opened with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , lhc following brethren working the 15 Sections : ist Lecture—ist Section , G . Davis ; 2 nd , Coop ; 3 rd , VV . H . Chalfont ; 4 th , D . Stroud ; 5 th , G . Davis j Gth , F . G . Baker j 7 thW . G . Reynolds j

, 2 nd Lecture—ist Section , G . R . Wickens , S . D . 753 ; 2 nd , James Stevens , P . M . 53 rd , Mickelburgh ; 4 th , C . Andrews ; 5 th , Dutton ; 3 rd Lecture—ist Section , D . Gellion ; 2 nd , Davis ; 3 rd , H . Foskett . The following were elected joining members : Bros . J . Collinson , SG 2 ; Nicholas Smith , S 62 : lohn Cruttendcn .

779 ; E . W . Russell , 1158 ; J . C . Rhind , J . D . 1543 ; J . Jacobs , 205 ; and R . Fletcher , 901 . Votes of thanks were passed to the VV . M . and presiding officers , and also to the brethren who had worked the sections , and a vote of congratulation was proposed by Bro . H . E . Dehane to Bro . James Stevens , on the marriage of his daughter .

MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at Pernbury Tavern , Hackney . Present : Bros . G . Pope , VV . M . ; Evans . S . W . ; VV . Gray , J . VV . ; Polak , J . D . ; Frankel , I . G . ; I'orss , McMillan , Twining , Beck , Hunt , and Crane . Thc lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of

last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Twining being the candidate . Bro . Forss then worked thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the W . M . for his able conduct in the chair , it being the first time he had occupied that position in this lodge . The lodge was then closed in due form and the brethren adjourned .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Black Horse Tavern , York-street , Buckingham-gate , S . VV ., when there were present Bros . Capt . Butterworth , W . M . ; J . Wade , S . W . ; W . Brindley , J . W . ; F . J . Wray , Precep . ; S . W . Harris , Treas . ; George Musson , Sec ; A . Hayes , S . D . ; Folscn , J . D . ; Coughlan , I . G . ;