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T Chretien , D . C . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; W . H . Ball , P . M . ; N . Pearce , and R . Von der Sahl . Visitor : Bro . J . Duncan , VV . M . 59 . The W . M . explained that the lodge of emergency was summoned for the purpose of raising Bro . Von der Sahl , ivho anticipated going abroad for a short time . As he and Bro . Ball , P . M ., were very old friends , Bro . Ball had

expressed a wish to perform the ceremony . The W . M . said he had much p leasure in acceding to that wish and vacating the chair in his favour . The first portion of the ceremony was therefore rendered by Bro . Ball , when the W . M . resumed the chair and completed it . The duties of each of the brethren were performed in a most admirable manner .

The lodge was then closed . It being a glorious spring day the brethren separated according to their bent , and an hour or two was passed in strolls in the neighbourhood . They assembled again in the evening , when an enjoyable repast was partaken of , after which the customary toasts were briefly proposed and as briefly responded to .

CHISLEHURST . Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Bull Hotel , when there were present Bros . Charles Francis Ouiclre , P . M ., W . M . ; John Marshall , S . W . ; C . A . Dettmer , J . W . ; Wm . Hollis , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Goodale , P . M ., Sec . ; Thos . Smith , S . D . ; A . J . Perriam ,

J . D . ; Geo . Procter , I . G . ; Richard Nevill , P . M . ; G . H . Dowsett , Andrew Muir , G . N . Tanner , John Storey , J . C Wylde , VV . Tunstall , Geo . Whomes , and John Shaw . Visitors : Bros . W . F . Lord and VV . Mann , of 2 ibS ; VV . White , Thos . Poole , and E . L . Berry , of 1321 ; Alfred Cocks , Sincerity Lodge ; Jas . Hopps , 1900 ; and Charles Bradley , 17 60 . The chief business of the day was the initiation of Mr .

John Shaw , who being personally known to and held in much esteem by many members of the lodge , received a very hearty welcome into the Order . The ceremony was most ably carried out by the popular Master of the lodge , Bro . C . F . Quicke , who is serving his second year of office as VV . M . of this well-known lodge . At the dinner which followed the meetimr . the W . M .

made a special feature of the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst , " whose birthday it chanced to be . The meeting fully endorsed the remarks of the W . M ., that few provinces possessed so able and devoted a Grand Master as Earl Amherst . Bro . Nevill , P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " was most felicitous in his remarks .

He reminded the brethren of the debt of gratitude they owed to the present estimable Master for the untiring efforts he had made on behalf of the lodge for a number of years . Quite an ovation followed , and Bro . Quicke was most cordially greeted by all present . In replying to thc toast of his health , the W . M . referred to the special pleasure it had given him that day to initiate Mr . John Shaw into

Freemasonry , both on the grounds of personal friendship , and also for the privilege of being colleagues in the same company . Bro . Dettmer responded in a capital speech to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " and Bro . Shaw suitably responded to the toast of " The Initiate . " The brethren and visitors contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , and all expressed their pleasure at being present at the opening meeting of the year of the lodge .

CROOK . Crook Lodge ( No . 2019 ) . —On Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., the brethren of the above lodge , together with a large number of visiting brethren from the neighbouring lodges , met at Freemasons' Hall , Church-street , for the purpose of installing Bro . George Emmerson , S . VV ., as VV . M . for tbe ensuing year . The lodge wasopened by Bro . J . Joel , P . P . G . Stwd ., the retiring VV . M . At the

conclusion ot the ordinary business , the W . M . elect was presented and duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being performed in a very creditable manner by Bro . VV . Arrowsmith , P . M . Bro . George Emmerson , VV . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . j . Joel , I . P . M . ; A . Y . Talbot , S . W . ; Myles Taylor , I . W . j Kev . F . Newsome , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; R . Proud , Treas . j Veorge Smith . Sec .: W . T . Wanless . S . D .: W . Turner .

J-B . j T . Hall , D . C ; J . H . bollard , I . G . ; J . Hughes , urg . J I . Walton , Almoner ; T . Linton and T . D . Buston , Hwds . ; and John Dowson , Tyler . I he brethren retired to the lower room , and partook of an excellent banquet in celebration of the annual festival

, provided by Mrs . Young . 1 lie usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , after which a handsome Past Master ' s jewel vas presented to Iiro . J . Joel , the retiring Master , which "as appropriatel y acknowledged .

CROYDON . George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —The *'" meeting of this lodge took place at the Public Hal ) , n me 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . J . H . Price , ;•«•; J . C . Leaver , S . W . ; F . W . Leaver , " J . VV . ; J . acfin ! : Tn ' A - - ' -J- G . W ., Sec ; J . S . Hinton , ?' K S > . D . j G . C Leaver , I . D . ; W . D . llavward

!„„ ''J- Wayle , l . G . ; F . T . Ridpath , Stwd . ; W . ; anc , Tyler ; W . VV . Goode , I . P . M . ; F . Cambridge , ] .- , V' ';• West , D . P . G . M . ; G . Pearson , N . C Crews , {( f "ack , VV . G . Sheldon , Thos . Wbitford , J . D . Hunt , C ' \ v D ° " ' F J ° nes > J' - F'elden , Thos . W . Hale , and St ' « , i 1 , 1 < , d . P ? tli- 'I'he visitors were Bros . D . A . Langdon , i * i- " 'V . -V Mn , s ' « s F Blake , 2 iS 2 ; C Sar ^ ant , i « . ' . ) " ?• I'endick , E . VV . Berry , T . GrummantP . M .

, if- ] ' »; ^? tone ' SAV 507 ; W . J . Harris , S . W . W L . V aifford > 'S- > > P-P-G . S . of Works ; G . W M s \> 'V , u - Leslie ; T . Cotton , bo ; W . Burns , and isaf * Chas ' Wilkinson , 12 S 7 ; and R . Bowers , 15 con ! irlnl "_' _> s of " Previous meeting were read and ¦ ,.. _ . _ -U . lirO . Slllplrl / in .,. _»_ .- .--lie ... I ^ n . l l * . ~ ll-.. il oiicruou was iiro

_ Wsy . ! rarseu anu . urown » vas til a r lnost Perfect manner by the VV . M . A ballot O'hich nr" . Mes * rs- C . W . KWpath and T . W . Hall , h « was ^ r . _ J 1 , animous - The D . P . G . M . having arrived , in favour ti' and the VV M cordially vacated the chair h 's own i __ ° . V m ' ' '• T - Ridpath , who wished to initiate als o trivir , L mth Mr - Hall > w , 1 , ' ch he did in good style , ? ctcd VTM , char ffe . Bro . F . W . Leaver , J . W ., was r ° . Hobbs •_ ¦ tlle ensu '" ff year . A letter was read from ui » Ireas ., resigning the lodge on account of ill-

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health , which was received with very deep regret . Bro . F . T . Ridpath was unanimously elected Treasurer in his stead . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted unanimously to Bro . Price for the admirable manner he had conducted the business of thc lodge during the past year .

lhe lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capita ] supper , which was well partaken of . The cloth removed , the Worshipful Master gave the loyal and Masonic toasts in capital style , which were well received .

Those of'ThcM . W . G VL . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Pro G . M , vi : 1 ) p . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were given with a few very appropriate remarks , and received quite loyally . The next toast was that of " The Prov . G . M ., Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers ,

Present and Past , " the W . M . remarking that they were honoured by thc presence of the D . P . G . M ., and their heartiest thanks were clue to him for the eminent services he had rendered the Iodge . It was hoped at a meeting to be called on May the 5 th their appreciation would be shown in a most tangible form . The toast was received with acclamation .

In reply , Bro . West , D . P . G . M ., stated he had already spoken on behalf of the Grand Oflirers , to the effect that the Pro Grand Master had honoured them by installing the P . G . M . of Surrey on the last occasion , which added to the prestige . It gave him great pleasure to be there that night at the lodge named after so good a Mason as the late Bro . George Price . He heard read in lodge the resignation of

Bro . Hobbs , which he greatly regretted , as he was a most valuable brother . He urged the initiates to emulate all that was good . For his part he must state at once that whenever he saw a worthy brother doing excellent work , so it was his endeavour to reward such , but not otherwise . For such a cordial greeting he heartily thanked the brethren . The toast of "The VV . M . " was given in high terms of

praise by Bro . Goode , I . P . M ., stating that the VV . M . had taken up as Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution £ 337 , which was the highest in the province . In reply , the Worshipful Master thanked all most sincerely for their cordial greeting . He had had a most happy and successful year , and was delighted lis had given such satisfaction . A very worthy brother was about to follow

him , whom he hoped would have another such year . The next toast was the importantoneof " The Initiates , " which the VV . M . gave in very appropriate terms . The Initiates responded with thanks for their reception , and a desire to make themselves acquainted with the beautiful ceremony they had witnessed , and to prove themselves worthy . The toast of "The Past Masters" was given in a few

well-chosen remarks , and responded to by Bros . Goode and Cambridge very ably . " The Visitors " followed with a very hearty greeting from the VV . M ., and was as equally well received by the brethren . Bros . Burns and Rev . C . Painter very suitably responded . The toast of "The Ollieers" was given by the VV . M .

eulogising their work and thanking them for past services , and replied to with thanks and good promise lor the future . The Tyler's toast closed a very delightful evening . Bros . Harris , Pearson , F . VV . Leaver , Cotton , Berry , and Cambridge ( piano ) added greatly with some capital harmony .

UUi \ lsSIZlE . K , St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Nether Hall-road , when there were present Bros . J . Fitzgerald , VV . M . ; F . J . Forth , LP . M . ; F . Webb , S . VV . ; E . Newsum , J . VV . ; C . AI . Hartley , Treas . ; J . Rayner , Sec ; J . F . Hanson , J . D . ; C Woodhouse , Org . ; T . Foster and S . Lester , Stewards ; G . VV . Fretwell ,

P . M . ; G . Brooke , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; F . D . Walker , P . P . J . G . D . ; C . Goldthorpe , P . M . ; F . Rand , P . S . G . D . ; N . B . Gibson , H . C . White , VV . Goodair , II . Foster , W . Blake , H . Hinchcliffe , R . Allott , F . II . Buckland , T . VV . Turner , J . II . Pawson , J . Hirst , Tyler , and J . Mason , Asst . Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Constable , I . P . M . 14 S 2 ; P . Jenner , 9 S 5 ; and T . Barber , 2259 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and

conlirmed , the election of W . M . was proceeded with , when Bro . F . Webb , S . W ., was declared duly elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . C M . Hartley was re-elected Treasurer , and Bros . Hirst and Mason re-elected Tylers . ! t was resolved that the sum of ) o guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and ten guineas to the Benevolent Institution . After other business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of light refreshment in the ante-room .

JERSEY . Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 191 ) . —One of the most interesting and successful gatherings held under thc banner of ibis increasingly popular arid prosperous lodge took place on Monday , the 28 th ultimo , at the Alasonic Temple , Stopford-road , the occasion being the 49 th anniversary and the installation of Bro . F . A .

Juhel as VV . M . for the ensuing year , who has been for some years a respected and highly esteemed member of the lodge . 'There was a full attendance of the members of the lodge and a large number of visitors , among whom were some 20 members of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The lodge room , which has been recently decorated in a most elaborate and recherche style , looked very imposing with

the great assembly present , there being a very fair sprinkling of the purple and a goodly array of Past Masters . The lodge was opened bv Bro . T . Palmer , VV . M ., supported by tiros . E . L . Bissbn , P . P . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; M . Gallichan , J . ., P . M . ; F . A . Juhel , P . G . D . C , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; VV , H . Hambly , P . M . 245 , acting as J . VV . j G . F . Baker , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; J . H .

Goldsmith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; S . Gilley , P . M ., P . P . G , Reg ., acting as S . D . ; E . H . Drake , J . D . j H . VV . Bowles , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., D . of C ; VV . Fentum , S . VV . 244 , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; A . C M . Oueree , l . G . ; Gio . Rogers , P . M . 1003 , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; L . Kelly , P . M . ; E . 11 . Drake , J , E . Costard , P . S . VV . ; and the following visitors : Bros . li . C . Aubin , 95 S ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M . 244 , P . P . G . D . C ;

VV . II . Hambly , P . M ., J . W . 245 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; Rev . O . M . Holden , M . A .. 357 , Chap . 877 , P . G . C ; | . C . Barrette , P . M . 245 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Coutauche , W . M . 1003 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; VV . II . Chapman , P . M . 95 S , P . P . S . G . W . ; H . M . Walden , P . M . 95 Sand 1003 , P . P . S . G . W . ; H . Wakley , 1003 ; T . Al . Harper , 1003 ; | . Flinn , 1003 ; If . E . Le V . Durell , P . M . 500 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Baudains , P . M . and Sec .

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958 ; J . VV . Handing , P . M . 245 ; G . McKee , 100 3 , - A McKee , 244 ; J . F . Le Gresley , 244 ; Dr . M . Le Cronier , J . VV . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . H . Masters , 1003 ; F . A . Bossy , S . D . 590 , P . A . G . P . ; VV . T . Pugsley , P . M . 245 . P . P . S . G . W . ; H . Becker , VV . M . 590 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; D . Sullivan , 245 ; VV . H . G . Bennett , 1003 ; J . Bond , 1463 ; J . H . Rayment , 958 ; T . Cummings , 95 8 ; V . Uritton , 1936 ; J .

Midgley , 245 ; and J . T . Baker , P . M . 244 , P . P . G . D . C . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlir : ; : ed , and a very satisfactory balance-sheet was unanimously adopted . Bro . F . A . Juhel was presented as VV . M . elect by Bro . M . Matthew , the oldest Past Alaster and one of the founders of tho lodge , and was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . lhos . Palmer , retiring VV . M .,

who has presided during the past year in a manner conducive to the good working of the lodge , and then had an opportunity , of which he made good use , of evincing his knowledge of the ritual and his ability to render it in an impressive manner . Tne following ollieers were appointed and invested in a very able way by the new VV . M .: Bros Thos . Palmer , I . P . M . j J . II . Le Poidevin , S . VV . ; J . D .

Tocque , J . VV . ; G . F . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Goldsmith , P . M ., Sec . ; J . E . Costard , P . S . VV ., S . U . ; E . II . Drake , J . D . ; H . VV . Bowles , P . AL , D . C . ; T . Marguerie , Org . ; A . C . AI . Qudree , I . G . j S . Gilley , P . M ., and L , Kelly , P . AL , Stwds . ; and Geo . Rogers , P . AL , Tyler . Bro . Thos . Palmer then proceeded with the ceremony , and gave the addresses in such a manner as inspired the

brethren present with the full importance of their Masonic obligations , for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes ot the lodge , and for which he duly returned thanks . Routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , excellently served by Bro . Geo . Rogers in the large dining

room ot the building , most beautifully redecorated by Bro . Newman . Some 40 sat down to do ample justice to the good things provided . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were shortly proposed and appropriately replied to . Music being a strong feature in this lodge , owing to the exertions of Bro . Walter Fentum , P . P . G . O ., and thc

Masonic caterer of music par excellence in this province , the brethren turned their attention to the excellent selection prepared for them , under Bro . Fentum ' s directions , which included excellently rendered songs b y Bros . Bisson , Rev . O . AI . Holden , J . H . Goldsmith , F . A . Juhel , H . M . Walden , T . J . Baker , and others . Bros . Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier and Geo . Rjgers provided an intellectual treat with their elegant and heart-stirring

recitations . Bros . Fentum , piano , and A . Ale Kee , violin , created quite a sensation for their magnificent playing , rivetting the attention of their listeners from beginning to end . Altogether a most pleasurable and happy evening was spent , which the Tyler ' s toast terminated all to soon for those who were present . The artistic skill and great ingenuity displayed in the redecoration of the ante and reading rooms and of the refectory was much admired , and loudly praised by all present .

UXBRIDGE . Royal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting at the Chequers Hotel on the 21 st ult ., when there was an unusually large attendance of brethren to witness tbe installation of Bro . John A . Carter , VV . M . elect . Among the visitors present were liros . VV . II . Liddall , W . M . 45 ; J . Tidmarsh , W . AL 21 . 57 ; G . Harper ,

W . M ., S . Meech , P . M ., VV . A . Cocks , S . W .. C C Sanger , J . D ., and W . F . Sanger , of 2163 ; VV . Tyler , I . G . 1707 ; E . S . Berry , J . D . 1321 ; L . B . Liddall , 45 ; and T . Smith , 152 . Lodge was opened , routine business transacted , and a letter of apology was read from Bro . T . Aitken , VV . M ., after whicli Bro . J . A . Carter was presented as VV . AI . elect

and impressively installed into the chair by Bro . A . G . Fleming , I . P . M . The following oflicers were then invested : Bros . A . G . Fleming , I . P . M . ; C Alead , S . W . ; H . J . Bragg , J . W . ; E . Cotton , P . M ., Treas . ; H . W . Nicholson , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; VV . II . Reed , S . D . ; A . Foyer , J . D . ; C . Rose , l . G . ; ) . Lonsdale , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C ; J . Taplin , P . M ., Asst . D . C . j J . King ,

Urg . j H . Alercer , J . A . Martin , and C . Brown , Stwds . j A . Bailey , Almoner j and G . Dullin , Tyler . The delivery of the usual addresses by Bro . Fleming ; , LP . M ., concluded the installation ceremony , during which Bro . Lonsdale , P . AL , efficiently performed the duties of D . C Subsequently a vote of £ 3 3 s . was made to a distressed brother , and the lodge was closed , after which an excellent banquet

was served by Host Bro . Tivamley . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , Bros . Fehrenbach , Lonsdale , and Nicholson responding for "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . A . G . Fleming , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of thc W . M ., " spoke highly of Bro . Carter ' s zeal in Masonry , and expressed a hope that , although he ( the

W . AI . ) had recently been called by duty to reside many miles from them—at . Barnstaple , in Devonshire—yet his attendance and interest in the lodge would not , he was sure , relax in any degree . The W . M ., w'ho , on rising , was received with every mark of welcome , acknowledged thc kindness with which he had been received , not only on that occasion , but during the 10

years he had been a member of the lodge . lie hoped long to be spared to meet the brethren whenever circumstances permitted . The toast of " The Past Masters "—always heartily received at the Koyal Union gatherings —was ably responded toby Bros . Ii . Cotton , J . J . Wilson , and J Taplin ; and " The Visitors" was acknowledged in complimentary terms by Bro . Liddall and others .

In responding to " The Alasonic Charities , " Bro . Bailey , Almoner , gave some interesting particulars relating to the progress and management of the benevolent institutions , which work he thought should stimulate the bretnren to continue the good and holy work of affording relief and assistance to distressed brethren , their widows and orphans , thus demonstrating to the world that their profession of brotherhood was thoroughly real in its character .

In giving "The Health of the Officers , " the VV . M . spoke hopefully of the help he expected from them . Iiro . C . Mead , S . VV ., responding , said he hoped the year before them would be marked by good work anil faithful attention to duty . Bro . If . J . Bragg , J . W ., expressed a wish that the Worshipful Master ' s anticipations with respect to his fellow officers and himself might be hilly realised .