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ROMFORD . Liberty of Havering Lodge ( No . 1437 ) — ., dispensation from the P . G . M ., Lord Brooke , the above 11 dC e "e ^ ' ' ta " ation meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd V at the Corn Exchange , when there vvas a goodly array ° f the brethren of the lodge and Province of Essex IrenerallY assembled to do honour to the occasion . The 1

W . M . » Bro . Henry . tiarcly , having passed Bro . Dowsing , presented Bro . R . Jennings , P . M ., vvith a handsomely mounted and framed vote of thanks , engrossed on vellum and surrounded with the photographs of the officers of the lodge , in acknowledgment of the efficient manner in which he had installed his successor , Bro . Hardy . In so ¦ inine * he expressed his own and the wish of every brother

0 f the lodge that Bro . Jennings might long be spared to see it , and remember the occasion vvith pleasure . Bro . Jennings having briefly yet feelingly returned thanks , Bro . Hardy proceeded to install his successor , and , in due course , Bro . G . W . King , S . W ., W . M . elect , was placed in the chair . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Hardy , I . P . M . ; W . D . Child , S . W . ;

I W . Armour , J . W . ; F . A . White , P . M . P . P . ( f , R ., Treas . j H . R . Heaseman , P . M ., . P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; J- S . Hammond , S . D . j J . Spencer , J . D . j J . Borefiam , I . G . j G . Paul , D . C . ; F . A . Stratford and J . Wild , Stwds . j D . Mercer , A . D . C . j and A . G . Young , Tyler . The addresses were then admirably rendered , and the ceremony concluded . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and Bro . Jennings vvas

re-elected to serve as lodge representative on the Provincial Charity Committee , and then , after a vote of thanks to Bro . Hard y for the impressive and masterly manner in vvhich he had installed the W . M ., a copy of vvhich was to be engrossed and presented to him as per Bro . Jennings , the lodge vvas closed . The banquet vvas spread at Bro . Peter Reynolds' Golden Lion Hotel .

Among the other brethren present were Bros . R . J . Warren , P . M ., P . P . G . P . j W . Burroughs , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . j J . H . Sharpe , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j T . Bruty , W . Baker , E . Goodhall , A . W . Morris , G . Bailey , R . Bull , W . H . Chalk , and E . Edwards . Visitors : Bros . Dr . I . C . Quennell , P . M . 214 , P . P . J . G . W . j J . Bolton , W . M . 2442 j G . T . King , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . P . Kent j C .

R . Finch , W . M . 1024 j VV . J . Goodman , W . M . 1343 j H . A , Stratford , 40 j VV . Howell , 534 ; H . Opperman , 16 93 ; F . S . Folkes , 700 ; W . Salmon , 917 , * and C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 , and 21 S 4 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , Bro . White , whose name vvas coupled vvith that of "The

R . W . the Prov . G . M ., Lord Brooke ,- the D . P . G . M ., Bro . F . A . Philbrick j and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said he felt deepl y the responsibility the toast involved him in , and sincerely wished that it had been entrusted to the hands of Bro . Quennell . He could , however , and with every confidence say , that their beloved Prov . Grand Master took a great and lively interest in

Masonry , not only in the province over which he had so well and prosperously reigned , but wherever his presence was of the slightest service . After eulogising the splendid services rendered the province by Bro . Philbrick , their Deputy Prov . Grand Master , he concluded by saying that whatever the Provincial Grand Officers could do for the Craft and the province , they would do , and he vvas pleased

to see and hear the general satisfaction that their efforts brought forth at all their lodge meetings . Bro . Quennell , in answer to repeated calls , said that as an old , high and dry Past Provincial Grand Officer , he thought that he should have been allowed to stand out , or at least to sit down , without being called upon to respond , especially as Bro . White had already so ably responded .

Ihere was no doubt that in Lord Brooke they had one who was indefatigable in his endeavours to promulgate the genuine principles and tenets of the Order . When he ( Bro , Quennell ) vvas first made a Provincial Grand Officer , some of his friends said— " Well , now you have got it , vvhat use is it to you ? " and he replied that it was , or ought to ! > t , the aspiration of everv trood provincial Mason to train

honours in his Provincial Grand Lodge . After referring to Ihe grand spectacle presented at Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge , he held that it vvas a high honour to he permitted to take part in the proceedings on those grand arcasions , and heartily thanked the VV . M . and brethren for "ie manner in which the toast had been put and received . . Bro . Hardv then Dronosed the toast of "The Wnrshinful

'Master , " who , he said , had plodded on patiently and , 'ealously , from the lowest to the highest office in the lodge , •ney all wished him a pleasant year of office , and he cordiall y wished their VV . M . would be supported with the ¦* me kind feeling that he had always been , and at the end or nis year of office receive his reward .

The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked them , and "opcu to _ have plenty of work , so that he might have an opportunity of carrying out the duties appertaining to his Offi 9 ethen proposed the toast of "The Installing "mcer , Bro . Hardy , " and presented him vvith a handsome «!>< i valuable Past Master ' s jewel , at the same time wishing him long life to wear it . * him ™ ' ^ ^ y . heartily returned his thanks , and said it was to m very gratif ying to receive at their hands such a handsome

con J as services as Installing Officer vvere H , ' k" ' •¦ to De his duty to install his successor . lah »» j P 0 Sed he m 'Sht now consider himself ticketted , in an and laid by on the shelf ' but if his serv ' < - should , 'he i 0 v . manner J De required , they would be at the service of

saidth ren ' ! n res P ° nd '' nr for " The Past Masters , " L , " great strides the lodge had made would show theit Pro- / brethren that Masonry vvas making itself felt in that Pecul , es . P . ecially at Romford . They were in a very had a « P 0 Sltl 0 n ' that lodge and province , for while they that 1 1 d " * ru ' the province , they the members of distin ^ now had a " Kin £ " t 0 rule them > Under such Peritif " r , L ' had no doubt of the continued pros-Br rv , od S - the uti Quennell and Bolton responded for " The Visitors , "

Was tA J- ' S that it was his lirst visit to the lodge , and and eaS tfo P ' cased to see both the excellent working heard , ' '' ° wship that existed among them . Hc had for th e ch ¦ ' . ° l the s P lendi ( 1 work done in tnat l ° K <" Was DJ ~ "ties , and as a young Master in the province he Charitvi f it ' " c had often said " take away '' 0 ln tne ij , Masonry and then you can take Masonry He had been so gratified with his visit that he

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trusted some of the brethren would ask him to come again . The other toasts vvere "The Secretary and Treasurer , " "The Officers , " "The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler's toast . Bros . Edwards , Hammond , Harding , Opperman , and others added to the harmony , and the meeting vvas a great success .

SHEFFIELD . Ivanhoe Lodge ( No . 1779 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . The VV . M ., Bro . W . J . Bedford , presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . Bedells , S . W . j Tyzack , J . W . j Williams , Chap , j Allen , Sec . ; Utley , as S . D . ; Buchanan , as J . D . ; Beardshaw , I . G . j T . Leighton , Tyler j H . I . Garnett

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . j Jos . Brailsford , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and a good muster of the brethren . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Mr . Riley Carr vvas initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , in a very impressive manner , by the W . M . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to supper , after vvhich a very enjoyable evening vvas spent .

WOOLWICH . Florence Nightingaje Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —The above lodge always holds its installation meeting on St . John ' s Day , vvhich day fell on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., nevertheless , a brilliant assemblage of brethren assisted at the placing of Bro . F . J . Down in the chair of the above ancient and honourable lodge . The lodge was held in the

handsome Assembly Room of the Royal Mortar Hotel , opposite the principal gates of her Maj ' esty ' s Royal Arsenal . Bro . F . G . Nichols vvas the Installing Officer . The following officers vvere appointed , and those present invested : Bros . W . E . Soltiw , I . P . M . ; S . Horton , S . W . j A . Burnett , J . W . j Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain j Major E . Sweny , P . M ., Treas . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; H . 1 . Eck ,

S . D . j A . Fell , J . D . j J . Preston , I . G . ; F . G . Nichols , P . M ., D . C . ; W . H . Parker , Org . ; D . C . Bate , A . D . C ; and F . Fishenden and Thomas , Stwds . The retiring Master , Bro . Soltaw , vvas presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , and after a vote of thanks to Bro . Nichols , the Installing Officer , had been received and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

The esteemed host , Bro . H . Mason , P . M . 913 , put a splendid banquet before the brethren , among whom , beside those above-mentioned , vvere Bros . Dr . H . Bernays , P . M ., H . Christie , P . M ., VV . Livesey , P . M ., C . J . Wharton , P . M ., E . M . Crawley , C . Heap , and F . Hickson , of the lodge ; J . Mattey , W . M . J and A . Deans , S . VV ., of 13 j G . F . Taylor , W . M ., W . Lawson , S . W ., H . Tufnell ,

J . VV ., and E . Phillips , of 7 00 j VV . C . Taylor , VV . M ., C . Clapham , S . W ., R . J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent , W . Sanders , P . S . W ., E . Morris , P . M . 17 S 9 , J . J . Collins , D . J . Jelly , H . G . Mason , E . Lonergan , VV . Dickenson , and G . Standing , of 913 ; J . Bilton , W . M ., and J . Lee , J . VV . of 2099 j VV . Sinnett , J . VV ., and F . Stratton , of 1536 j C . E . Birch , P . M . 1223 , P . P . G . D . Kentj J . Rean , P . M . 720

P . P . G . S . B . Middx . j A . II . Bateman , W . M . 33 , P . M . 1473 and 1973 j E . Postans , P . M . 34 ; A . D . Roberts , P . M . 159 SJ E . Wood , 1719 J A . E . Woodward , 1820 j and C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 and 21 S 4 , and P . M . ( Hon . ) 913 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been drunk , Bro . Bernays proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said that as senior Past Master it vvas his duty and also his

pleasure to propose the toast of their W . M . He had had the pleasure of witnessing Bro . Down's work in the minor offices of the lodge , and from that he felt sure that in that brother thc lodge would have a good Master , and the Master a good year of office . Bro . Down had tried hard , and had succeeded , in making himself proficient in his work , and as a reward he called upon them to drink the toast heartily .

The VV . M . briefly responded , saying he felt gratified at having achieved the chair of the lodge . I le trusted every brother would assist him , and then they would get along very nicely . Bro . Birch , in responding for " The Visitors , " congratulated the W . M . on his installation , and wished him a prosperous year of office . He was delighted vvith the work of their Bro . Nichols , the Installing Officer , he ( Bro .

Nichols ) vvas not onl y a good vvorker but a good singer , so that in him both labour and harmony vvere combined . He hinted that Bro . Mason would receive Provincial Grand honours shortly , and congratulated him upon the fact , and on his own behalf thanked the lodge for their hospitality and good fellowship . Bros . Bateman , Taylor , and Bilton also responded .

After Bro . Christie nad briefly responded for " The Past Masters , " Bro . Denton proposed the toast of "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Nichols , vvho , in response , said he had nothing to add to vvhat hc had already said in the lodge when the brethren voted him thanks for his services that day , Hc had performed a ceremony that it appeared had given them satisfaction , and he could only say that if the

work had been done to their satisfaction and would bring any credit to the lodge that vvas his reward . The lodge lived by its work , and for the last six or seven years his had been no exceptional work , for every officer had done his work well , and so carried out thc traditions of the lodge to the satisfaction of the Past Masters , and indeed , to every

brother of the lodge . He thanked them much for their hearty reception of the toast . "The Officers" and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings . Some excellent singing and instrumental music added to the enjoyment . Bros . Nichols ( piano ) j Horton ( violin ) j Walker ( 'cello ); while the splendid tenor organ of Bro . Mason , jun ., was much admired in several ballads .

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Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter ( No . 1602 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 22 nd ult . at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Comps . J . Bailey , M . E . Z . ; W . Fenton , II . ; N . A . Homan , P . Z ., J . ; J . Weston , P . Z ., Treasurer ; J . Osborn , P . Z ., acting S . E . j F . J . Bird , acting S . N . j T . C . Edmonds , P . Z ., P . S . j James , acting ist A . S . ; T . Shcphard , Janitor j J . McLaren , P . Z . ; H . E . Wigley , P . Z . ; R . O . Davies , P . Z . ; VV . Wright , P . Z . j J . iA . Skudder , G . W . James , VV . H . Dresden , W .

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M . Barnes , VV . B . lnder , and J . Bayne , Org . Visitors * . Comps . T . C . Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 ; C . J . Davison j H . Dehane , M . E . Z . S 62 , P . Z . S 6 oj and T . C . Tuck , J . 733 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , Bro . Inder was admirably exalted . The election of Principals for the ensuing year took place as follows : Comps . Fenton ,

M . E . Z . ; J . Langdale , H . ; VV . Wright , J . ; J . Osborn , S . E . ; T . Green , S . N . ; J . Weston , Treas . j A . Cox , P . S . ; Dettmar , ist A . S . ; VV . H . Dresden , 2 nd A . S . ; and Shephard , Janitor . Comps . James and Davies were elected Auditors . The usual P . Z . 's jewel vvas voted to thc outgoing M . E . Z . After the proposition of a candidate and " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed .

The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been proposed and honoured , Comp . Weston , in proposing "The M . E . Z ., " said hc vvas one vvho did his work so thoroughly in a chapter noted for its good work from its earliest existence , as to make them all understand that the M . E . Z . felt all he said and must have so impressed the exaltee , that his after thoughts

must be great , and congratulated him highly . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Bailey , thanked them for their kind response . He felt more almost than his mouth could express . It was a proud moment . It seemed only a short time since he joined the chapter , and had steadily worked his way to the top of the tree , and as his efforts had pleased the companions he vvas gratified . The companions gave to

him , he felt sure , all ( he praise due to him , and so long as he had life he would belong to the chapter in vvhich he felt so much interest . " The Health of the Second and Third Principals " followed , both of whom responded . Comp . Fenton , who resided a long way off , at Oxford , thanked them for electing him M . E . Z . for the next 12

months , and would be certain to be present at all meetings , as he never felt happier than when amongst them . Comp . lnder , the exaltee , thanked them for admitting him into R . A . M ., and vvas very much impressed with the ceremony . He hoped to attend regularly and gain the necessary R . A . information to qualify him to take the various offices , which he would endeavour to carry out as

perfectly as he thought the M . E . Z . had done . The M . E . Z . expressed himself and the companions ofthe chapter as being very pleased to see the visitors , to whom they extended that hospitality due from R . A . Masons to R . A . Masons , and hoped to see them all on future occasions . " The Visitors" was responded to by Comp . Dehane , , vvho said he felt almost one of them .

Comps . Edmonds and Davison also thanked them forthe great hospitality extended to the visitors . Comp . Bailey , M . E . Z ., in proposing " The P . Zs ., " made a running comment on their various qualifications . This toast vvas received with considerable enthusiasm . Comp . Osborn responded in a very neat speech , concluding by saying the P . Z . 's would ever endeavour to keep

up the prestige of the chapter of which he was a founder . " The Officers " and Janitor ' s toasts concluded the mee ing . The speeches throughout the evening were short , as a splendid programme of music was ably carried out under the directorship of Comp . Bayne , by the following : Mrs . Skudder , Miss Jessie McLaren , Comps . Vernon Lee , and Samuel Wright .

Duke of Fife Chapter ( No . 2345 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Saturday , the 17 th ult ., when there were present Comps . J . Wyer , P . Z ., IL , as M . E . Z . ; VV . VV . Westley , P . Z ., I . P . Z ., as IL ; J . VV . Folkard , J . j Charlie Woods , S . E .,- J . Andrews , P . Soj . j J . A . Randall , Asst . Soj . ; Robertson , Boswell , and Patrick

, P . Z ., Janitor . Visitor : Comp . Bond , P . Z ., vvho acted as S . N . in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Alfred Harvey , S . N . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Sam . Cochrane , was absent in Yorkshire , carrying out his duties as Grand Treasurer . The report of the By-laws Committee vvas received and adopted . The ballot was taken for , and proved

unanimously in favour ot Bros . Boswell , M . R . C . V . S ., Munslow , Bonner , and A . Robertson . ^ Bros . Boswell and Robertson being present were impressively exalted . All Masonic business being ended , the companions adjourned , and after dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .

CROYDON . Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel on the igth ult . Among those present vvere Comps . James Castello , M . E . Z . ; Major T . VV . Richardson , P . Z . 141 , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; R . A . Gowan , J ., ll . elect ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . II . Shirley , M . A ., P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S ., J . elect ; and Lane ,

Janitor . Comps . Nelson Prower , M . A ., M . E . Z . 1745 , and . fe . Burritt Lane , H ., M . E . Z . elect 1745 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The First Principal installed Comp . Major T . VV . Richardson as M . E . Z ., and Comp . H . H . Shirley as J , and the latter installed Comp . R . A . Gowan as 11 . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Ollicers . Comp . Capt . T . C . Walls was invested as S . E . The other

investitures vvere postponed . Comp . E . J . Hoare , P . Z ., scntan apology for non-attendance . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . During the evening Comp . E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , instrumcntally and vocally entertained the companions . Thc proceedings terminated at an early hour .

STRETFORD . Urmston Chapter ( No . 1730 ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , King-street . The chapter was opened by Comp . G . A . Myers , M . E . / .., and the minutes of thc previous meeting read and confirmed . The Treasurer's accounts vvere adopted and passed . Ihe ballot was taken for Bro .

James Ormrod , vvhich proving satisfactory , he was exalted to the Supreme Degree . At the close of the ceremony thc M . E . Z . requested Comp . William Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., to take the First Principal ' s chair in order to install his son , Comp . I ' . G . Goodacre , H . ( Z . elect ) . The ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner . Comp . John Slyman , P . P . G . S . N ., then installed Comp . J . Chacidcrlon , J . ( H . elect ) , and wc listened with