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when Mr- George Manning , of Clapham Park , who is about leaving for abroad , vvas initiated by the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Walker , who performed the ritual to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . Bros . J . G . Kewney was S . W ., and J . J- Holland , J . W ., while F . Reed vvas J . D . Amongst the other brethren present were Bros . Past Master J . G . Carter , VV . P . Bell , R . Walker , Denham , and others .

SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE ( No . 1539 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell Newroad . Present : Bros . A . Martin , W . M . ; E . Seale , S . W . ; T VV . Allen , J . W . ; M . S . Larlham , Treas . ; F . J . Tims , Sec ; W . Holland , S . D . ; VV . G . Cannon , J . D . ; G . Tavlor , I . G . ; J . Parkinson , Tyler ; T . L . Green , P . M . ;

E . Clark , P . M . ; Wells , Oliver , Pratt , Richardson , Waterman , Harrison , Hugall , AlcLean , and J . J . Allan . Visitors Bros . E . Smith , P . AI . 1441 ; Earney , J . D . 511 ; Stevens , P . AI . 1426 ; Ohrens , J . D . 452 ; Whiddington , 1827 ; Holt , P . AI . 235 ; Bull , 1624 ; Sloman , 1624 ; Watts , P . AI . TO ? : Masson , 627 ; Walker , 155 S ; Batty , P . AI . 22 : 507 masson , UJ / J vvii ^ cr , i ^ o ; ujccj , L , m . JJ

; ; Maddick , 171 ; Knight Smith , I . P . M . 1441 ; and Coe , P . M . 1339 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . E . Seale , S . W ., vvas installed as W . M . by Bro . Larlham , P . M . The W . M . having invested Bro . Larlham , P . M ., as Treasurer , he dul y appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . VV . Allen , S . W . ; Holland , J . W . ; Tims , Sec ; Taylor , S . D . ; Cannon , J . D . ; Wells , I . G . ; Hugall , W . S . ; and Parkinson , Tyler .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The second winter gathering of this prosperous lodge took place on Monday evening last , the Sth inst ., at the Castle and ¦ Falcon , Aldersgate-street , at which the following brethren attended : Bros . George Kenning , W . M . ; A . j . Altman , C . C , I . P . M . ; Dr . H . Alder Smith , S . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chaplain ; Thomas Jones , Secretarv ; Alfred Brookman , S . D . ; Dr . Samuel Benton , J . D . ; ' S . White , I . G . ;

E . Y . J olliffe , W . S . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . ; George Vickery , W . H . Froom , E . Anderton , Thomas Benskin , H . Matthews , and P . Saillard , to which must be added the following eminent visitors : Bros . Fred . AI . Anderton , 42 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . East Lancashire ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . AI . 130 S , P . G . J . D . of the Punjab ; W . L . Sindall , W . M . 1293 , P . G . S . B . Aliddx . ; Herbert F . Pratt ,

181 ; James Holah , 1 ; H . Ormond , 927 ; Walter F . Fitch , 1541 ; Charles E . Power , S . W . 1558 ; Thomas Cox , 1204 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas E . Lucy , 1204 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; W . G . Lund , P . AI . 1460 ; H . Wilkinson , M . M . ; A . Great Rex , P . AI . 22 ; William Roebuck , 29 and 778 , S . G . W . Middlesex ; and H . Alpeter , 1671 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro .

Anderton , having passed at the last lodge meeting , and having answered the preliminary questions preparatory to being raised , passed through that solemn function . Bro . Vickery vvas duly passed in the Second Degree , and ATr . Joseph Renals vvas initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Upon the motion of the I . P . M ., Bro . Albert J . Altman , seconded by the Worshipful Alaster , Air . Alatthevv

Webb , the newly-appointed solicitor to the parish of St . Botolph , Aldersgate , and Air . William Hudson , the newlyappointed surveyor to the same parish , were duly proposed , seconded , and unanimously accepted as candidates for admission into thc lodge . The attention of the brethren vvas then directed to the appointment of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren eligible for this high

5 ost of distinction vvere Bros . John Derby Allcroft ,, . P ., P . M . ; the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . AI . ; Albert J . Altman , C . C , P . M . ; George Kenning , Dr . Herbert Alder Smith , and XV . S . Chapman , of Aldersgatestreet . Unfortunately id-health precluded the latter from serving for the forthcoming year , and the pressure of many professional engagements hindered the equally

popular Bro . Dr . Smith from doing due justice to the duties of such an exalted post ; the other Past Masters declined out of deference and honour to Bro . George Kenning , the occupant of thc chair , and the lodge amid much acclamation and good wishes unanimously resolved that its interests could not be better protected , or its deliberations presided over more ably , than by re-electing Bro .

Kenning . Bro . Kenning is the founder of the lodge , has liberally supported its efforts in the cause of charity , and promoted goodwill and fellowship among its members . Most unanimously and gratefully the services towards the lodjre of Bro . John Derby Allcroft , J , P ., P . M ., the Treas . of Christ ' s Hospital , were recognised as its Treasurer , and he vvas unanimously re-appointed . Bro . Steedman vvas

reelected as Tyler . The brethren adjourned to refreshment under the charge of thc W . M . The toast of honour of the evening was in favour of the initiate , Bro . Renals , who , in repl y to a cordial welcome , made a short and happy speech . Bro . F . Anderton , East Lancashire , and other brethren , vvere equally felicitous in speech , and song . A most agreeable and pleasant evening vvas spent under the care of the W . M ., and the brethren separated at ten o'clock .

ROYAL HANOVER LODGE ( No . 1777 ) . — the installation meeting of this very prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when therf - ? re present among others Bros . Henry Lovegrove , P . G . S . of Works Aliddx ., VV . AI . ; George Clark , jun ., W . M . elect ; II . A . Dubois , P . P . G . W . Middx ., I . P . M . and acting Secretarv : H . Clark .

J-W . ; Horace Brooks Alarshall , C . C , V . P . of the three Masonic Charities , Treasurer ; Cruikshanks , S . D . ; Perks , J . D . ; Dunkley , jun ., I . G . ; | Dunkley , P . G . O . Middx ., Organist ; VVood , W . S .,- and Larlham , ' . M . ( hon . member ) . The visitors vvere Bros . Stedwell , P . G . S ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; T . C . Walls , P . AI . 13 S 1 , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx . ; Wuest , P . AI . 753 ; Taylor , P . M . } 2 oi ; Stiles , I . P . M . , 732 ; Baldwin , 1 G 3 ; Fox , S 57 ; idrvv

--en , S 5 S ; Alassie , 093 ; Grout , 1507 ; Groves , 15 S 9 ; ^ ayarre , 1 ( France ); Voel , Fortitude and Cumberland ; and others . rhe minutes of the previous meeting having been read 3 na , confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was Received , passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Uro- H . H . Room vvas then impressively raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Edward Clarke initiated into Craft mysteries . 'Ihe ceremony of installing Bro . George niYfi' '" J " int 0 the chair ot K ' S- was also ably carried out b y the retiring Master , who was assisted by Uros . Uubois , P . M . ; Larlham , P . M . ; Wuest , P . AI . ; Taylor ,

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P . AI . ; and Walls , P . M . The officers appointed and invested vvere Bros . Lovegrove , I . P . M . ; H . Clark , S . W . ; Cruikshanks , J . W . ; H . B . Alarshall , Treasurer ; Baldwin , Secretary ; Perks , S . D . ; Dunkley , jun ., J . D . ; VVood , I . G . ; Dunkley , Organist ; Axled , D . C ; Holliday , W . S . ; and Daly , Tyler . Bro . Alarshall vvas unanimously elected by the lodge to represent it as Steward at each of the festivals in 1 SS 1 in connection with the Charities . Bro .

Marshal ] , in returning thanks upon his re-appointment as Treasurer and election as Steward , said that although his numerous engagements had prevented him from giving that attention to the lodge vvhich his position in it demanded , yet he had endeavoured to enhance the interests of the Royal Hanover in other ways , and he believed he had succeeded . ( Hear , hear . ) In concluding his remarks he said that he felt highly honoured with their

renewed mark of confidence , and he trusted that in the ensuing year he would be able to attend the lodge more frequentl y than he had hitherto done . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of thanks vvas passed to the I . P . M . for the efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary

toasts vvere done full justice to . "The Provincial Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . Stedwell , P . P . G . W ., who responded in a speech of some length . In proposing "The Health of the VV . AI ., " the I . P . M . said that the » -Royal Hanover Lodge vvas to be congratulated upon the advent that day of a Master who vvas thoroughly conversant with the "working" of the Craft Degrees , and who would in other respects add lustre to the position

vvhich he occupied . In concluding his remarks he called upon the brethren to join with him in wishing the VV . M . a most prosperous and happy year of office . This toast having been warml y received , the VV . M . made a brief reply . " The Health of the Initiate " followed . In giving this toast the VV . M . expressed his gratification that the lodge that day had enrolled under its " banner a gentleman who had the distinguished honour of holding the position

of a gold medalist of the Royal Academy of Arts . He believed that Bro . Clarke would also make his mark in Masonry , and he , the VV . AI ., hoped that at no very distant period their newly-admitted brother would occupy the Alaster ' s chair in his mother lodge . The initiate having modestl y expressed his acknowledgments , the toast of " The Visitors " followed . This pledge having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . Taylor , Massie , and others ,

responded in appropriate terms . In proposing " The Past Alasters , " the W . M . said that he vvas sorry that Bro . Dubois , one of the founders and first Alaster of the lodge , had been compelled to leave at an early period of the evening , but , nevertheless , they would drink his health none the less heartily . Bro . Lovegrove , however , vvas present , and as he had done a great deal of work that evening , and , moreover , had done it well , he trusted that they woulel give him also a bumper . In the concluding portion of his

speech he touched upon the very artistic and handsome Past Alaster's jewel vvhich he had had the pleasure of presenting Bro . Lovegrove , who he hoped would be spared many years to wear it . The I . P . M . having replied , "The "Treasurer and Secretary , "" The Officers , " and the Tyler's toasts brought the proceedings to a conclusion . We may add that a very choice selection of music was performed by several professional brethren and others whose names we regret we are unable to furnish .

ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1827 ) . —PRESENTA . TION TO BRO . SIR J . B . MONCKTON . —The installation meeting of this and young prosperous lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street . Few lodges have made such rapid progress in the Craft , in so short a time , as the Alliance , for immediately upon its consecration , some fifteen months aero , it took a leading position in the City of London . The

lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . Sir John Monckton ( Town Clerk of London ) , P . AI ., P . G . D ., and President of the Board of General Purposes , supported by the following ofiicers , viz ., Uros . Noah Johnson ( C . C ) , P . AI . 1 , P . G . S ., I . P . AI . ; L . F . Littell , P . AI . 8 G 0 , S . VV ., and W . M . elect ; Frank Green , P . AI . 15 G 7 ( Board of General Purposes ); R . J . Pawley , Treas ., J . W . ; D . H . Ashford , S . D . 1441 , S . D .-, Wildey Wright , J . D . ; Wm . Handel ! Cannon , I . G .

C . VV . Bovvley , Stewd . ; Harrow Emanuel , D . C . ; Henry Wright , Asst . Stewd . ; W . VV . Urown , P . AI . 214 , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; and A . B , Church , Tyler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened , and Bro . Whiddington passed to the Third Degree , and then raised to the Sublime Degree of a AI . AL . the ceremony being performed by the VV . M . with great skill and ability . Bro . N . Johnson , P . AI ., P . G . S . then

, presented Bro . Littell to the Worshipful Alaster for installation , and he vvas , according to ariccnt custom , inducted into the chair of K . S . The new Alaster having been saluted in due form , immediatel y proceeded to invest his officers , viz ., Bro . Frank Green , S . W .,- D . If . Ashford , J . W . ; R . J . Pawley , Treas . ; Wildey Wright , S . I ) . ; Cannon , J . D . ; Bovvley , I . G . ; Barrow Emanuel , D . C ; VV . VV . Brown , Org . ; H . Wright , Stewd . ; Pearce

Alornson , Asst . Stewd . ; and A . B . Church , Tyler . Mr . F . S . Jackson and Mr . VV . J . Soulsby were then proposed , and seconded , for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they found an elegant banquet awaiting them . During the evening a beautiful clock , bearing a suitable inscription , vvas presented to Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton ,

I . P . M ., in acknowledgment of his services as VV . AI . for the past year , as well as in token of the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren ofthe lodge . The harmony of the evening vvas enlivened by some capital singing by Bros . Seymour Smith and Pearce Morrison . Miss Perkins gave some capital selections in a masterly style upon the violin , accompanied on the pianoforte by Bro . Jevvson . The following members ot the lodge were also present , viz .,

Bros . | . Perkins , Capt . T . Davies Sewell , E . G . Man , J . C . Whiddington , E . F . Fitch , H . H . Cooper , II . Squires , J . Percy Godfrey , P . M . ; and visitors : Bros . S . Alullens , P . G . S . B ., 735 ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . 1657 , P . G . C . Aliddx ., 14 G 0 ; A . Williams , P . M , 49 ; C . Monckton , S . VV . 753 ; G . T . Peal ! , D . C . 1278 ; Seymour Smith , Org . 742 ; and J . VV . Bleck , 1727 . A most enjoyable evening vvas spent by the brethren , the Tyler's toast bringing the proceedings to an end .

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DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No , 1839 ) . —This young lodge met for the dispatch of business on Thursday , thc 30 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . The officers present vvere Bros . T . C . Corpe , VV . M . ; J . W . Brooke , I . P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Dr . Bott , S . W . ; G . F . Smith , jun ., J . W . ; A . Stokes , S . D . ; Dr . Wilkins , J . D . ; J . VV . Dewsnap , Treas . and I . G . ; A . Williams

Asst . I Ion . . Sec . ; Capt . Furse , W . S . ; Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . Members r Bros . VV . Gaspey , H . Auerbach , H . Jenkins , A . II . Jakins , AI . Keith-Frith , and H . Cattermole . ' 1 he lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the installation meeting of September 30 th were read and confirmed . Air . James William Hayton , being a candidate for initiation , the ballot was then taken , which proving

unanimous in his favour , and that gentleman being in attendance , he vvas duly and impressively initiated into thc Order , and the VV . AI . vvas congratulated on the excellence of his working , this being the first meeting of the lodge since his installation . There being no other "work , " thc lodge was closed

and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , provided by Bro . Best . 'The usual toasts were given and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening vvas spent , which was much enhanced by recitations and songs from the following brethren—the VV . AI ., Bros . VV . Gaspey , M . Keith-Frith , Cattermole , Hayton , Brooke , I . P . AI . ; and Stokes .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — A regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Alasonic Hall on the 4 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . Dr . H . Hopkins , W . M . ; Philip Braham , I . P . M . ; W . Hunt , S . VV . ; C . VV . Radway , J . W . ; T . A . Ashley , P . AI . and Treas . ; R . B . Cater , Sec . ; E . J . B . ATercer , S . D . ; A . Holmes , J . D . ; T . WiltonP . M . and

, Dir . of Cer . ; T . Ames , I . G . ; VV . Peach and T . E . Wilton , Stewards ; F . Wilkinson , P . M . ; John Robbie , P . M . ; J . B . Aloutrie , P . M . ; J . Clark , P . AI . ; VV . B . Gregory , James Robinson , and many others , likewise several visitors . The lodge opened in the First Degree , minutes were read and approved , and a vote of thanks passed to the Secretary for the able manner he had recorded the minutes of the

previous lodge , on which occasion the centenary of the Freemasons' Hall Medal of 17 S 0 was celebrated . The Secretary suitably responded . A letter vvas read from Mrs . Carey , widow of a deceased P . M ., acknowledging a vote of condolence . The ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation , vvhich was successful . Bros . Brown and Reynolds vvere then raised to the Sublime Degree of a

Alaster Alason . The VV . AI . presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . J . VV . Hughan , P . G . D ., a scarce book published in 1735 , vvhich proves the existence of No . 41 from 1724 , also copy of a book giving an account of Bro . Kcnning ' s reception of American hreemasons in 1878 . A vote of thanks to Uro . Hughan , vvhich vvas carried by acclamation , and a grant of £ 10 vvas voted to the Sussex

Lodge towards purchasing a new carpet , & c . A discussion took place upon the application of Bro . Tudor Trevor for assistance re the " Unmasonic Trial , " and the question was referred back . The VV . AI . vvas to have read a very important paper , but thc hour being late it was unavoidably

postponed . Uro . Wilton , P . AI ., proposed a vote of thanks to the VV . AI . forthe hospitality lie had shown the brethren at the last lodge meeting , and hoped he would be spared for many years to assist with his great Alasonic knowledge , and instruct the brethren , vvhich was carried b y acclamation . Dr . Hopkins , VV . AI ., suitably responded . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony .

RINGWOOD . — Unity Lodge ( No . 132 ) . —This old Hampshire lodge to mark the commencement of its 104 th year vvas , on the invitation ofthe Worshipful Master , Bro . H . Brouncker , P . G . J . W . of Hants and the Isle of Wi g ht , visited at its last meeting by several brethren from a distance , both from the Dorset and Hants side . A

gentleman having been initiated by the I . P . M ., Bro . A . W . VVard , the VV . AI ., in an impressive manner , explained the First Tracing Board . Several propositions for joining and initiation having been received , the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , served by Host Low , of the White Hart , following which there was an interchange of much fraternal feeling and good fellowship .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult . The following members vvere present : Bros . J . E . Williams , VV . AI . ; Alfred Heald , S . W . ; J . Al . Sinclair , J . W . ; Henry Wallcy , I . P . M ., Treas . ; VV . D . Waddell , Sec ; J . Senior , S . D . ; Geo . A . Smith , J . D . ; B .

Williams , jun ., I . G . ; G . F . East , P . M . ; J . Wildgoose , P . M . ; W . Rome , P . M . ; J . VV . P . Salmon , P . AI ., P . P . G . D . C ; H . H . Warburton , P . M . ; R . Nield , P . AI . ; J . Chemmey , VV . Siddeley , 1 . Studd , A . Saarabach , J . ft . Wolfensberger , U . B . Dakeyne , Phillip Casper , J . Sparrow , G . B . Kershaw , | . F . R . Johnstone , J . duance , W . Cowell , J . Hilton , J . I . ovvndes , " W . Livesay , J . R . Taylor , J . B . Summer , I ) . D . Alacpherson , G . Lowenstall , R . Mcmcllan , and

AL Owen . Visitors : Bros . G . AI . Fitton , P . AI . 1056 , 1613 ; Dr . Brennan , 903 ; C . Cox , 375 ; Arthur Middleton , VV . M . 6 45 ; G . A . B . Cooper , ggg ; and . G . D . Williams , 724-The brethren met at six o'clock to tea . At seven o ' clock they assembled in the lodge room , and the lodge having been opened , the minutes of previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . After an unsuccessful attempt to ballot for

a candidate , Bro . W . Rome , P . M ., assumed the Worshipful Alaster ' s chair , and raised the lodge to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Henry Walley , P . M . and Treas ., presided , and passed Bro . Saarabach to the Degree of F . C . At thc conclusion of this ceremony , Bro . J . VV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , assumed the chair , and passed Bro . Lowenthal to the Second Degree . Bro . H . Walley reassumed the Worshipful Alaster's chair , and presented the

working tools to Bros . Saarabach and Lowenthal , and this ceremony concluded the evening's " work . " When the lotlge had been dul y lowered to the First Degree , Bro . J . VV . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . C , proposed "That the sum of £ 20 should be granted to the widow of a deceased member , " which vvas unanimously carried . "Hearty good wishes " haying been expressed by the visitors , the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony at S . 45 . At the social board Bro . Henry Walley presided , in the absence of the VV . AI ., Bro . I . E . Williams , who vvas indisposed , and a pleasant two hours vvere passed in social enjoyment .