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Hayter Lewis , followed up by Bro . Williams , and again by Bro . Klein , the suggestion has been thrown out that the officers and members of the Quatuor Coronati might occasionally unbend from their graver studies and seek the solace of social enjoyment at the dwelling-house of one of their number . In other words , they have been asked to meet together from time to time as friends as well as

brethren . The experiments made by the brethren I have named , the S . W ., the I . G ., and Bro . Klein have borne very good fruit . We are getting to know one another better , and with the gratifying result that a greater familiarity with each other ' s crotchets has not lessened but increased the binding power of the tie which unites us . Among those whose heart goes out , so to speak , to his brethren on the occasions

when we are thus brought together is our new W . M ., and I put it to you as being by no means the least of his qualifications for the chair in which we have placed him this evening . A kindliness of disposition we have already learnt to appreciate , and which we feel sure will always be associated with his name and fame when his year of office shall have expired .

Argonauts' Lodge ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , on the 10 th inst . Present : Bros . J . F . Savory , W . M . ; G . D . Lister , S . W . ; T . VV . Willis , J . W . ; Gordon Smith , Sec . ; E . T . Smith , S . D . ; H . H . Woodroffe , J . D . ; P . Stansfeld Smith , J . D . ; E . Monteuuis , P . M ., D . C . ; C . VV . Mapleton , Steward ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ; H . B . Adcock , H . J .

Hill , G . Baker , C . W . Hughes , J . A . Drake Smith , Wm . Theobald , H . M . Watt , and A . Thorn . Visitors : Bros . W . J . Sheppard , 14 , and E . J . Savory , 1731 . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Walter Coward , L . R . C ., 2000 , was elected a joining member . Bros . Baker and Theobald were passed , and Mr . Henry Murray Watt , T . R . C ., was initiated , the

charge to all the candidates being given by Bro . Gordon Smith . A ballot having been taken , Bro . Gordon Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., was re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . Notice of motion was given to present the W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition

of his services during his year of office . Two candidates , one for initiation and one for joining , were duly proposed , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to their usual excellent cold repast , and afterwards the customary toasts and songs completed the harmony of the evening .

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BEAMINSTER . Beaminster Manor Lodge —( No . 1367 ) . —On Tuesday , the 4 th instant , the 117 th regular meeting of this lodge took place at the lodge room , White Hart Hotel , at which the following officers and brethren were present : Bros . J . S . Webb , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; C . Toleman , I . P . M . ; H . Maunder , P . G . S ., S . W . ; R . R .

Samson , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Rev . E . G . Austen , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J ! Andrews , P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Hann , Sec ; O . M . Beament , S . D . ; S . R . Baskett , P . P . G . R ., D . C ; C . G . Purkiss , P . J . G . D ., Org . ; VV . Oxley , I . G . ; J . Keech , Tyler ; R . Toleman , P . P . G . P . ; C Hann , P . M . ; A . Paul , G . Roberts , F . P . Kitson , and VV . R . Pile . Visitors : Bros . A . Hart , P . M . S 14 , P . P . G . S . Somerset ;

G . Parry , P . M . S 14 , P . G . S . Somerset ; J . C . Collie , P . M . 1271 , P . P . G . Org . Wilts ; S . Pile , P . M . 11 S 1 , J . D . S 14 ; S . Lawrence , P . M . S 14 , P . P . G . D . C . Somerset ; and A . James , 707 . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the preceding meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Wm .

Robert Pile , 294 , U . S . A ., was unanimously approved , on the ballot , as a joining member of the lodge . Bro . Kitson was raised to the Degree of M . M . in an admirable manner by the W . M . After " Hearty good wishes " from the brethren present , the lodge was closed . The customary adjournment for refreshment took place immediately after .

BRADFORD-ON-A VON . Friendship and Unity Lodge ( No . 1271 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Avon House . There were present Bros . C . W . B . Bryant , acting W . M . ; Sparks , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Org . ; H . Merrick , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; W . E . Taylor , P . M . ; A . J . Beaven , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,

D . C . ; Farnngton , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain ; A . Wallington , S . W . ; A . Scammell , Sec . ; W . F . Gaby , S . D . ; VV . J . Wilkins , l . G . ; A . H . Cooper , Stwd . ; T . Moore , Tyler ; James Taylor , J . Pottinger , and A . H . Handcock . Visitors : Bros . G . L . Palmer , P . M . 632 , P . G . Treas . ; E . S . Mackrell , W . M . 1478 , P . P . G . O . ; F . W . Selfe , S . W . 632 ; E . G . Brown

P . J . W . 103 ; and J . P . Martin , S . D . 663 . The selection of Bro . A . Wallington , S . W ., as W . M . elect having been made at a previous lodge meeting , the ceremony of his installation was now most efficiently performed by Bro . C . VV . B . Bryant , P . M ., after which the newly-installed Master appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Brereton , I . P . M . ; A . Scammell ,

S . W . ; VV . F . Gaby , J . W . ; W . N . C Wheeler , P . M ., Chaplain ; Sparks , P . M ., Treas . ; D . H . H . Wassell , Sec ; James Taylor , S . D . ; VV . J . Wilkins , J . D . ; C VV . B . Bryant , D . C ; J . Pottinger , l . G . ; and T . Moore , Tyler . The majority of the brethren afterwards adjourned to the Old Bear Hotel , where a banquet , ably presided over by the newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . Wallington , was provided

the catering by Bro . E . Rossiter being in every way satisfactory . During the evening , Bro . Sparks , P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " associated with it the name of Bro . Farrington , P . M ., and alluded to the loss which the lodge would sustain in the departure of Bro Farrington from the town . He gave an outline of the Masonic career of Bro . Farrington from the date of his

joining the lodge in 1 SS 1 to the present time , and referred to the numerous occasions on which he had been eminently useful to the Craft , and especially to that lodge . So highly did the brethren value Bro . Farrington's services , that the speaker was requested on behalf of several of the Past Masters and brethren to ask his acceptance of a Past Master's jewel , as a token of their regard for him and of their appreciation of his many services to the lodge for over nine years . The jewel bore the following inscrip-

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tion : "Lodge of Friendship and Unity , No . 1271 , Bro . G . J . Farrington , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Wilts , from brethren of No . 1271 , in recognition of his many valuable services to the lodge . 27 th October , 1 S 90 . " In presenting it , Bro . Sparks added the sincere wish that Bro . Farrington might enjoy many years of health and prosperity , and extend his useful services to the Craft in his new sphere .

Bro . Farrington , who was much affected , expressed his thanks in suitable terms , and said that handsome mark of regard was totally unexpected and undeserved , and that though circumstances would necessitate his absence , he should still visit Wiltshire , and hoped to be present at the Provincial meeting at Marlborough , and that wherever he might be he should always retain an affection and regard

for the lodge he had been associated with , and among whom he numbered so many friends . Letters of regret were then read from many brethren of the province , and also from the Province of Somerset , at their inability to attend . The toast of "The Visitors" was very suitably responded to by Bro . E . Brown , 103 . Several brethren rendered capital songs , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

BUSHEY . Bushey Hall Lodge ( No 2323 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at The Hall on Saturday , the ist instant , the lodge was opened by Bro . Charles E . Keyser , VV . M ., supported by Bros . James Hall Renton , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Wakeford May , J . W . ; Thomas Fenn , acting I . P . M . ; C . E . Birch , P . M ., Treas . ;

Dr . R . J . Banning , P . M ., Sec ; E . VV . Jaquet , S . D . ; Col . E . de B . Barnet , J . D . ; G . E . Lake , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Dr . Beresford Ryley , Col . Thornton , Col . Coyne , Dr . Cornish , VV . E . Sampson , S . T . Biggs , and A . R . Bilby . Visitors : Bros . E . J . Barron , P . M . 2 , P . G . D . ; F . Sumner Knyvett , P . M . 404 , P . G . D . ; Dr . T . Harvey Hill , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Sidney Martin , P . M . 404 ; Henry Glenn , P . M .

19 ; Dr . Arthur Stradling , W . M . 404 ; F . M . Bilby , P . M . 1327 ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . 65 ; D . Stretch Dowse , and Col . VV . H . M . Jackson . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . Thomas Earleand Claude Basil Lumley , candidates for initiation , were balloted for and unanimously elected , and the VV . M . and his officers showed the brethren

present how admirably they could do their work . The whole of the impressive ceremony of initiation was performed in a quiet , thorough manner , which showed at once the " master" hand . Although only a year old , this lodge has already made its mark in the province , and its members are to be heartily congratulated in having had the invaluable aid of Bros . Charles E . Keyser , as W . M . ;

Thomas Fenn , acting I . P . M . ; ' R . J . Banning , Secretary ; and C . E . Birch , as Treasurer , to start the lodge on its career , which bids fair to be very distinguished . Bro . Chas . Keyser installed Bro . James Hall Renton , as VV . M . for the ensuing year , and he appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . Charles E . Keyser , I . P . M . ; Wakeford May , S . W . ; Edward W . Jaquet , J . W . ; Rev . H . F . H .

Burchell Heme , Chap . ; Thomas Fenn , P . M ., D . of C ; C . E . Birch , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Banning , P . M ., Sec . ; Ed . de B . Barnet , S . D . ; Charles Newton Cornish , J . D . ; Henry VV . Coyne , l . G . ; Walter Sampson and A . R . Bilby , Stwds . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the

dining hall , where an excellent banquet was served , followed by the customary toasts , which were briefly given , and enthusiastically received . In the course of the evening a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Chas . E . Keyser , and , in presenting it , the W . M . alluded in warm terms to the excellence of the

retiring Master , and the high esteem in which Bro . Keyser was held not only by the members of the Bushey Hall Lodge , but by every Mason in the Province of Herts . In response , Bro . Keyser heartily thanked the brethren for that expression of their goodwill , and assured them that he should always look back with pride to the time when he

was Master of the Bushey Hall Lodge . During the evening an excellent programme of music ( under the direction of Bro . Stedman ) was performed , the violin solos by Miss Kate Chaplain and the singing of Miss Greta Williams , MissOtie St . Hill , and Bro . Egbert Roberts being specially admired .

CAMBRIDGE . Isaac Newton ( University ) Lodge ( No . S 59 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult . Bro . H . C . Knott , VV . M ., passed two candidates and initiated three gentlemen . Bro . Walter H . Francis was subsequently installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being most efficiently performed by

Bro . H . C Knott , the out-going VV . M ., and Bro . Sudlow , G . Std . Br . England . The newly-installed VV . M . afterwards appointed and invested the officers of the lodge for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . G . F . Rogers , S . W . ; F . O . Carr , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Gray , P . M ., Chap . ; F . C . Wace , P . M ., Treas . ; Denis Hall , P . M ., Sec ; A . Hill

S . D . ; D . R . Dangar , J . D . ; R . E . Campbell , Org . ; T . Conolly , D . C . ; P . Simpson , A . D . C . ; B . R . Hawker , l . G . ; R . VV . Heaton and A . C . Hall , Stewards ; and Ellis and Allen , Tylers . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , when the usual Masonic toasts were given . The visitors included Bro . A . H . Moyes , D . P . G . M .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The fifth regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M ., W . M . ; C . E . Towell , S . W . ; John Fletcher , J . W . ; E . L . Little , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; G . A . Myers , VV . M . 730 , S . D . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . D . ; F . Stretch , D . C . ;

Wilmott Holt , Org . ; J . M . Veal , I . G . ; John Walker and H . VV . Jack , Stwds . ; 0 . D . Langley , Jos . Ward , James Sharpies , and A . VV . Moore . Visitors : Bros . j . Bowers , S . W . 1730 ; A . T . Forrest , P . M . 1 G 33 ; andT . R . Vermont , i 6 . Vv TI 13 lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , a ballot was then taken

for Mr . R . Felton , which proving favourable , he was subsequently initiated by Bro . Smith , VV . M . The presentation of working tools was allotted to Bro . C . E . Towell , S . W ., and the charge was rendered by Bro . John Fletcher , J . W . The chair was now occupied by Bro . Little , P . M ., who performed the ceremony of the Second Degree , the tools being presented by Bro . Towell . The W . M . resumed the chair , and other business of an important nature was transacted . A

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telegram was dispatched to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , congratulating him and wishing him many happy returns of the 9 th of November , being his birthday . At the completion of all business , the lodge was closed . We must congratulate the W . M . and officers of the lodge for the very rapid progress they have made since the consecration , and the efficient way all do their work , considering

the short time they have met and the difficulty they experience in having meetings for instruction , as the lodge is composed principally of commercial men who are travelling long journeys during the week , and find it impossible to attend a lodge any other day but Saturday . We are sure , and indeed the great success of the lodge plainly shows , the founding of this lodge was an advantage to the brethren

in the district , and has filled a long felt want . We wish them every success . Bro . F . Stretch , the host , has been kind enough to make extensive alterations of the premises , so as to add to the comfort and convenience of all , and he has succeeded to such an extent that the arrangements are complete for the purpose of holding a lodge . The lodge and dressing rooms are entirely isolated from the other portions of the building .

FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . J . Wilkinson , VV . M ., presided , there being present Bros . J . Wakefield , S . W . ; H . Hartley , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., J . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec , Treas . and Sec . ; VV . Robinson , S . D . ; VV .

Shaw , J . D . ; G . Atkinson , D . C ; S . Hastings , l . G . ; J . Singers , Steward ; C Bland , Tyler ; Dr . Routledge , J . Jenkinson , and J . Toye . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Twu joining members were balloted for and accepted , and Bros . Routledge and Toye were passed to the Second Degree . One candidate was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed .

HASTINGS . Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the iotti inst ., at the Castle Hotel , when there were present Bros . VV . S . Allen , VV . M . ; F . C Edwards , S . W . ; G . Randall , J . W . ; Rev . J . Puttick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Pearce , Prov . G . S . B ., Sec ; R . Walmsley , S . D . ; G . H . Gage , J . D . ; C E . Botley , P . M ., acting D . C . ; C . J . Ticehurst , l . G . ; L . 1 . lukes , Steward ; F . Plowman ,

P . M . ; T . II . Cole , M . A ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . E . Heaphy , VV . C . Bourn , A . G . Foord , H . Boyce , F . G . Tyrrell , R . j . Wilson , VV . A . Beck , A . G . Hickman , J . Whitehouse , and H . J . Russell . Visitor : Bro . VV . R . Griffin , 1790 . A long report from the Board of General Purposes was read , and several of the recommendations therein contained adopted . The VV . M . in very feeling terms alluded to the

sad loss the lodge had sustained by the lamented death of their dear Bro . Captain Hennah , P . P . G . D . C He was a genial gentleman and a thorough Mason , and held in the highest esteem by his brethren , and always took an active part in any work relating to Freemasonry . The VV . M . proposed a vote of condolence with the widow and family , which was seconded by Bro . Rev . J . Puttick , P . P . G . Chap ., in very touching terms . The VV . M . mentioned

that Bro . R . J . Wilson was about to take his departure from the Old Country and to seek fresh pastures in Australia . He felt sure that Bro . Wilson had the sincere wishes of the members of the Derwent Lodge for a successful career . Bros . Hickman and Brown were raised , and Bro . Russell passed , the ceremonies being done by the VV . M . with his usual ability . Two candidates were proposed , and after transacting other business the brethren , at the invitation of the VV . M ., adjourned to refreshment .

LANDPORT . Portsmouth Temperance Lodge ( No . 206 S ) . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Speedwell Hotel , Commercial-road . Since the constitution of the lodge in 1 SS 4 it had always been held at the Soldiers' lnstuute , Portsmouth , but Monday night saw its removal to a far more capacious and well-adapted building . The

lodge room , which is due east and west , is most artistically fitted up with shields bearing Masonic devices , and the floor is covered with a very fine Brussels carpet , specially made with emblems of Masonry interwoven in same . A corridor divides an ante-room , which members can retire to and chat and smoke , whilst at the end is the preparing room . Every comfort has been well looked after , and Bro . A . Grigsby , manager of the hotel , is most attentive to the cares of all who attend . There was an unusual number of Masons

present upon the opening of the new lodge room , among them being Bros . P . H . Emanuel , W . M . ; VV . Miller , I . P . M . ; G . Williams , S . W . ; E . R . Fisher , J . W . ; J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . ; G . Boyce , Sec . ; H . J . Boyce , acting S . D . ; J . Chandler , acting D . C ; T . H . Biggs , I . G . ; VV . F . H . Merrifield , Org . ; A . E . J . Guy , Stwd . ; | . Batchclor , P . M . ; C . F . Bevis , P . M ., P . P .

G . D . C ; A . Kingsnorth , P . M . ; G . Rayment , H . Sheppard , C . Morrice , \ V . R . Freake , A . Miller , H . Thorp , W . Morgan , G . VV . Bile , T . Brown , C . Coote , C H . Hooper , J . Shoveller , G . H . Good , F . Rycroft , A . H . Conway , C . E . Conway , E . VV . Doney , G . Grossmith , H . McPhail , T . Langmaid , H . Stanton , A . Grigsby , VV . R . Pither , G . Woollett , W . Robinson , G . H . Goldsmith , R . Bonny , A .

VV . Bevis , J . B . West , C . Fontaine , W . F . Andrews , G . E . Reading , C E . Smith , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Capt . VV . H . C . St . Clair , R . N ., P . M ., P . P . D . S . G . W . Malta ; E . Nayler , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; D . Cooper , P . M . 387 ( S . C ) , and P . M . iy 23 ; Alexander Howell , J . W . 1834 , Provincial Secretary to Lodge Quatuor Coronati , 2076 ; H .

Bundy , J . W . 2074 ; H . Ancell , l . G . 195 S ; C . Warden , J . Bagshaweand J . Murphy , of 2074 ; F . Rawling , 1428 ; J . Slade , S 04 ; H . Thornton , 342 ; E . Truscott , R . M ., 1903 ; G . H . Cooke and S . Kerwood , of 177 6 ; and others . 1 he lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were conlirmed . The ballot taken on behalf of Lieut . Robert Woodyear Glennie , R . N ., was unanimous . Bros . West , Shoveller , and Conway were passed to the

Degree of F . C , the working tools being explained by the S . W . Lieut . Glennie was then initiated , the J . W . very impressively delivering the working tools . Among the correspondence read was a letter from Bro . George Kenning , proprietor of the Freemason , pointing- out the advantages of Masonic literature being spread among the brethren , and calling attention to the fact that the Freemason gave reports of all important matters connected with Masonry throughout