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Fund . It had been his ambition to see it exceed £ 100 . It vas gratifying to him to see it had been so successful . He thanked the brethren for assisting him to do that . At the same time he might say he thanked the officers and brethren who assisted _ him . Although he had not done the work to •* own satisfaction , he trusted it had met with the brethren ' s appreciation . He did it to the best of his ability . He had not done the installation that evening as he would

wished to have done it , but he wished to install his old friend , and he resolved that if he could do it in any way he would do it-Uros . Newbould and Perkins both replied to the toast of "The Initiates , " and said their only regret was that they had not joined the Order before . The toast of "The Visitors" followed , and Bros . Buche Harris , Scott Muller , W . M . elect oi tbe Rose Lodge , and

several other brethren responded , and Bro . Bladon was congratulated on his pluck and courage in going from beg inning to end through the ceremony of installing his successor . The toast of "The Past Masters" was afterwards 1-iven , and Bros . Brooke , Cattermole , and Cox replied ;

" The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers of the Lodge " followed , and Bro . Bowler gave the Tyler's toast . _ During the evening a beautiful programme of music was gone through by Bros . W . H . Wheeler , VV . Perring , C . Mussared , W . Sycklemore , W . H . Pocklington , Mr . Munro Ferguson , F . C . O ., and Miss Sargent .

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BROXBOURNE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —The last regular meeting for the season was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Crown Hotel , the following members being present : Bros . C . M . Coxon , W . AL ; J . G . Cobb , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; G . T . Chretien , as S . W . ; John

Fetch , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as J . W . ; J . F . Bell , P . M ., Sec ; E , H . Moore , S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . ; W . E . Goodwins , Org . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; J . B . Lester , J . W . Rattenbury , J . R . Bickers , A . Ingram , N . Pearce , C . C . Renaud , and H . T . Hipwell . Visitors : Bros . W . W . Young , P . M . 1420 ; R . Phillip Upton , J . D . 132 S ; and T . J , Burgess , 45-the tne minutes read

wage naving oeen openeo , ana ana confirmed , Bros . J . R . Bickers and W . E . Goodwins were raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . C . C . Renaud was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . H . T . Nell , P . M ., having notified his intention of serving as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the R . M . B . I ., tbe sum of five guineas was voted unanimously as the contribution of the lodge to his list . Bro . Nell will be the sixth Steward from

the lodge during its short existence . Bro . VV . E . Goodwins , Professor of Music , was appointed and invested as the Organist of the lodge . After" Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was closed . After an interval spent in walks or on the river , the brethren re-assembled for dinner . lhe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and

honoured . Bro . Fetch , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., replying to that of ' * The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Uro . J . G . Cobb , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VVorshi p ful Master , " said they had expected a great deal from him . He had worked with the W . M . in the lodge and in lodges of instruction for a good many years , and had always found him a painstaking and hard-working

man , one who endeavoured to carry out Masonic precepts , not only in the lodge , but in his daily life . He had conducted the affairs of the lodge in a very exemplary manner , and had done everything possible for their comfort and enjoyment . The VVorshipful Master , in reply , said : Brethren , the appreciation of my humble services , which is always expressed in such a kindly manner , is most gratifying to

me ; at the same time my innate modesty compels me to deprecate the much too flattering remarks our brother the 1 . I ' . M . has been pleased to make in proposing my health . If my management of the affairs of the lodge meets with your approval and promotes your comfort and entertainment , 1 am amply repaid for any trouble 1 may have taken , and thank you heartily for the good-will you have expressed .

I he Worshipful Alaster , in proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " said that as this was but a young ludye they consequently had but few Past Masters , and their services were fresh in the memory of the brethren . Bro . Petch , as the father of the lodge , set an example which was worthy of imitation by any brother who might succeed to the chair . That example was not lost on Bro .

i wbb , for able working and active and unceasing interest in ¦ "I matters affecting the lodge distinguished him in a marked degree . They were apt sometimes to forget Bro . Kecley , P . M ., they had seen so little of him—he was in the United States—but when he returned home they would probabl y see him frequently at their meetings . , " » . J . G . Cobb , LP . M ., thanked the Worshipful Alaster

I ' the kindly manner in which he had spoken of the Past Makers , and the brethren for their cordial reception of the wait . He had tried to follow the good example set by "'"• Petch , and he commended that example to all the members of the lodge . * r . A , ' ^* W * Young , P . M . 1420 , in replying to the toast "' 'he Visitors" said that it was his misfortune , and

Perhaps his fault as well—as he had been invited beforemat this was the first time he had visited them . He was a wtfordshire man , and was very pleased to attend a lodge 1 the Hertfordshire Masons . He could say , without atttry , that he had seldom seen the ceremonies conducted lod s , T - decorum and impressiveness . As a young _ Be they were goini ; on the right wav in supporting the

Vou » " ^' mo "' lodge was a centenary one . To the yea- * , 50 ns Present he might say that lie had been 30 * . a Mason . He had never for one moment regretted aiidT cver 5 ' . !' S ' Masonry tended to make better men and i " er c'tizens . He had enjoyed his visit exceedingly , 'loped to visit them acain at a later neriod 0

¦ * * . * Philip Upton , J . D ., 132 S , said he was much Welti , ' ° " brethren f ° ^ ne , r hospitality and hearty inL's / Ffi' * ^ complimented them on the pleasant surroundllru -1- V place of , neetine * IV \ ' ^ f > ess also replied . "TI ;? . *? , of "The Treasurer and Secretary" and 'cast" U "' « s of the Lodge " followed , the " Tyler's ¦ S taler 1 "Auld Lang Syne" bringing another most ; " ^ meeting to a close .

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The musical portion of the evening's entertainment , tinder the direction of Bro . E . Goodwins , Organist , was again a most important feature . Bros . Moore , Hipwell , and Bickers ( members of the lodge ) , and Bros . Burgess and Upton kindly assisted in forming a really excellent programme .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Cth inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : R . N . Brunyee , W . AL ; C . Fox , S . W . ; J . Faulkner , J . W . ; R . Wood , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . F . Watson , Treas . * . j . Constable , P . M ., Chaplain ; T . Staniforth , P . P . G P ., Almoner ; W . Chamberlain , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Burtenshaw , S . D . ; WI P , vi . <* .. * .. ~ 1 r \ . D \ M ^«^^« I 1 —1 .: 1 r- \ . 1

Meadley ; the Kev . j . B . Le Gattick , P . P . G . Chaplain ; J . Franks ; and G . Naylor , Tyler . A ballot was taken for Mr . Birch , of Sheffield , and he was duly elected . It was unanimously resolved that a bazaar and conversazione be held in January instead of a concert , as in former years ; Bro . Stainforth , Charity Steward , to have the management . After lodge the brethren adjourned to the Court Room for a pleasant hour .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel , Bro . Stretch , VV . M ., in the chair . There was a very large gathering , several visitors representing Europe , Asia , Africa , and America . Bro . Louis Boothroyd was raised by the W . AL , who also gave the traditional history in a most masterly manner , showing him to be a

great student of the ritual . Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., S . W ., gave the working tools . The lodge was then closed . Subsequently the brethren found the festive board , and during the loyal and other toasts a capital varied entertainment was given by some of the brethren , consisting of songs , recitations , conjuring , ventriloquism , thought-reading , & c , contributed by the following brethren : Bros . Willie Sharpies , J . Ward , C . Shaw , G . A . Alyers , VV . VV .

Wilkinson , J . Bovvers , A . R . Brett , and T . Hamnett . The following is a list of some of the brethren : Bros . Fred Stretch , W . M . ; Clare Edgar Towell , LP . M . ; G . A . Myers , P . AL , S . VV . ; A . K . Boothroyd , | . W . ; J . AL Veal , Sec ; John Walker , S . D . ; Fred . Ihomas , J . D . ; J oseph Ward , I . G . ; J . Sharpies , Fred Morgan , and VV . Sharpies , Stewards ; G . S . Smith , P . AL ; F . J . Ratchford , A . L . Boothroyd , VV . W . Wilkinson , 1 . 1 . Booth

W . I ' . Jepson , A . R . Breet , Harry Shuter , R . H , Sayers , A . W . Aloore , T . G . Ward , J . L . Lawrenson , and Julius Lawrisch ; Visitors : J . Hartley , P . M . 1100 ; C . Shaw , Org . 1147 ; F . Batty , W . AL 2231 ; Percy Langley ; J . Woodward , LP . AL 1325 ; J . Bowers , LP . AL 1730 ; Thomas Hamnett , 2363 ; J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . W . 1730 ; W . W . Wilson , P . P . G . D . 1140 ; and T . W . Markland , P . G . S . ; 236 S .

PORTISHEAD . Eldon Lodge ( No . 1755 ) . —Beautiful weather prevailed on Saturday , the ioth inst ., when the installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , there was a large attendance of members and visitors , and a good number of ollicers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Those present included the following officers and members : Bros . E . Davey , W . AL ; W . T . Shapland , I . P . M . ; F .

G . Dimery , P . AL , S . W . pro tem . ; C . P . Billing , J . VV . ; James R . Thebridge , P . AL , Treas . ; C . L . Thomas , P . AL , Sec ; A . J . Tonkin , S . D . ; A . J . Jeffreys , LG . ; H . M . Appleton , P . M ., D . C ; J . H . Hall , Org . ; H . Stafford , Steward ; VV . K . Thomas , P . M . ; George Dando , P . M . ; the Rev . A . W . M . Weatherly , P . M ., P . G . C ; W . Rice , P . M . ; Frank Simpkins , Tyler ; F . G . Moore , VV . F . Spratt , John Southwood , T . Turner , W . G . Smith , W . R .

Maby , P . G . IL ; 1 . Carrington , and Geo . Daltry . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . R . C . Else , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . AL ; E . J . Grubb , P . M . 6 S , P . S . G . D . ; Robert Gough , P . AL GS ; James Stoate , Gio , P . G . Tyler ; A . J . Mott , GS ; Herbert Fielding , 326 ; Richard Brock , 326 ; J . Amos , 6 S ; J . J . Horner , GS ; E . Tadder , GS ; R . H . Shrapnell , J . VV . 1 S 33 ; A . H . Bate , I . G . 1404 ; J . S . Kelly , 175 G ; R . Skellorn , 203 ; Albert Dodge , A . D . C .

13 SS ; K Alartin , 138 S ; H . C . Jarrett , OS , P . P . G . Steward ; Alfred G . Britt , P . AL , D . C . 13 SS ; Sebastin Sallick , W . M . 1222 ; H . VV . Mackenzie , 1750 ; A . P . Wickenden , S . VV . 1750 ; Thomas Webley , I . P . AL 6 S , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . J . Hooper , GS ; George Booth , GS ; and John Hill , GS . Visitors were present from Bristol , Clevedon , Weston-super-Alare , Bridgwater , Leeds , Keynsham , Oswestry , and Liverpool .

Alter some preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . Rice was re-elected as delegate to serve on the Provincial Charity Organisation Committee . Next followed the principal item in the afternoon's programme , viz ., the installation of Bro . Charles Peter Billing , J . W ., W . M . elect , who was duly installed into the chair of VV . M . by Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Bro . Billing at once proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . E . Davey ,

LP . AL ; A . J . Tonkin , S . W . ; C Hazell , J . W . ; J . K . Thebridge , P . AL , Treas . ( re-elected ); C L . Ihomas , P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); E . W . Harvey , S . D . ; A . J . Jeffreys , J . D . ; F . G . Aloore , LG . ; 11 . M . Appleton , P . AL , D . C . ; T . Turner , A . D . C ; Capt . Alorgan and J . H . Hall , Stewards ; W . F . Spratt , Org . ; and F . Simpkins , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The collection of alms was voted to a local Charity which Bro . Rice is interested in .

After the lodge had been closed , the usual banquet was held , over which Bro . C P . Billing , W . AL , presided , when the loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . The catering of Mrs . Boulter gave much satisfaction . After the cloth had been removed , The Worshipful Alaster proposed " The Oueen and the Craft , " and * 'The Alost VVorshipful Grand Master " in appropriate terms . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The R . VV . Pro Grand Alaster , and the rest of chc Grand OfficersPresent

, and Past . " The Worshipful Master submitted "The R . W . P . G . M ., Viscount Dungarvan , and the VV . D . P . G . AL , Bro . R . C Else , the Installing Alaster . " Bro . Else replied as follows : VVorshipful Master and Brethren , —I wish I could find words to thank you for the kind manner in which you have drank my health , and for the fraternal way in which you have received me . First of all 1 have to apologise for leaving early , as to-morrow is Sunday , and being a family man , it is necessary for me to

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be home to-night , and under these circumstances you will excuse my leaving for Bridgwater soon . I have to thank you very cordially for your kind invite to this banquet , and 1 regret I cannot remain longer for the purpose of enjoying the excellent musical programme which has been provided . I desire to express my thanks to the brethren who have materially assisted me in the ceremony of installation this

afternoon ; to Brother Appleton , who is one of the best Directors of Ceremonies it has ever been my pleasure to meet with ; to your able and efficient Organist , and last but not least , to Bro . Maby , who , having regard for his age , I am very grateful to for coming once more to assist me as Herald . The musical parts , well-performed , greatly enhances the beautiful ceremony of installation . I have to

congratulate the W . M . Thebrethren have conferred on you , Worshipful sir , a great dignity , and I think they have done a good work , and placed the right man in the right place . It has not been my pleasure to know you a very long time , but I am sure you will perform the work in a manner that will reflect honour on Lodge 1 755 . I have reason to suppose if I can come to Lodge Eldon next year

I shall hear from one and all how well you have performed the work of your arduous office . Bro . the Rev . Weatherley , P . G . Chap ., replied in a suitable speech to this toast , as did also Bros . Kice and Thebridge . Bro . E . Davey , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " which was received and drank with much

cordiality . The W . AL replied , andafter expressing his thanks , added : You have given me the greatest Alasonic honour that you can , and 1 promise you that anything 1 can do tor the welfare of the Eldon Lodge I will do g ladly . I will try to render the ceremonies in an impressive manner , and 1 ask you to credit me in advance for intending to do my level

best for the lodge . I admire our Masonic system as I think everyone must do , and the more we know about it the better we grow to a correct knowledge of ourselves . lhe W . M . submitted the toast of "The I . P . M ., " who had done so much for the lodge , and endeared himself to every member . Bro . Davey , LP . M ., returned thanks , and promised to

do his utmost in the future for Freemasonry , and in passing expressed his gratitude to his officers of the year . The Worshipful Alaster proposed * ' The Past Masters , " to whom they owed the position of the lodge and the respect in which it was held , whicli happy sentiment was acknowledged by Bros . Rice and Thebriage . " lhe Visiting Brethren" was next honoured , and was

replied to by Bro . Sallick , W . AL 1222 , in a pleasant and entertaining speech , for which he is well known , in the course of which he had pleasure in saying his lodge numbered 77 members , and they had been able to send £ 90 to the Charities this year . " The S . W . and Officers " was given , and acknowledged by Bros . Tonkin , S . W . ; G . Hazel , J . VV . ; Jeffreys , S . D . ;

and Aloore , I . G . Bro . Rice replied for "The Alasonic Charities , " and referred to the grand subscription Bro . Terry had managed to get together . The Tyler ' s toast brought the list to a close . The musical brethren included Bros . Hall , Alott , Stafford , W . K . Thomas , Dimery , Brock , Shrapnell , and Carrington , whilst the W . AL and Bro . T . Shapland contributed

recitations . A good programme was arranged , which was charmingly varied , and made additionally interesting by two violin solos by Bro . Thco . Carrington . Bros . Shrapnell and Brock presided at the piano . The afternoon was most enjoyable . The brethren separated at half-past eight to enable many to catch the last train for Bristol , and thus ended one of the most successful meetings in the history of the lodge . The

lodge room , it may be mentioned , had been artistically decorated with choice palms and shrubs from the nurseries of Messrs . Caraway , and the pedestals were rendered additionally attractive with beautiful bouquets of hothouse ilowers , made and presented by Airs . C . P . Billing . The following brethren sent their fraternal greetings to the W . AL , and regretted their inability to attend : Bros .

Dr . Lionel Weatherley , P . AL ; Dr . C Wigan , S . W . 1404 ; Major Rumsey , P . D . S . G . W . Aladras ; G . Pearson , P . M . 1 S 7 ; T . P . Payne , P . M . ; C Fisher , P . M . 1 755 ; W . Minns , P . M . ; VV . Lyne Fear ; A . J . Wade , P . M . ; S . A . Andrew , P . AL ion ; VV . H . Fran | jhain ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1052 , 1993 ; H . Schofield , P . M . ion ; W . J . Korke , VV . AI . 1794 ; and Charles Pfeiffer , W . AL 1 S 33 .

REDHILL . Royal Albert hdward Lodge ( No . 1362 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Lodge Room , Alarket Hall , on Saturday , the ioth instant , when there were present Bros . E . G . Field , W . M . ( in the chair ); Nightingale , P . AL ; Sillitoe , P . AL ; Jennings , P . M . ; Seex , P . AL ; W . Laker , P . AL ; G . LakerP . AL ;

, Markham , S . W . ; Printo . i , J . W . ; Philip , S . D . ; Wood , J . D . ; How , D . C ; Bartlett , Organist ; J . Meiv , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j Summers , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Heather , Tyler ; F . D . Clark and F . Wilkinson , Crystal Palace Lodge ; Pearce , Putman , Pearce , Mutton , bddis , and Prim , Kent Lodge ; Potter , Guildford Lodge ; Garland , Alorant . Bennett , Adams , and others .

Thc minutes of last meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Garland was raised to the Third Degree , and Mr . William George Alorant was initiated , the ceremony being most impressively performed by the W . AL , Bro . Field . Bro . Alarkham , S . VV ., was then elected tothe oflice of VV . M ., and received the congratulations of the brethren . Bro . Alew was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Heather , Tyler .

Bro . Summers then moved— "That in consideration of the long and highly valued services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Bartlett , as Organist , he be elected an honorary member of the lodge . " This was passed unanimously , and after transacting other business , the

lodge was closed . Previous to the opening of the lodge the brethren were photographed in a group at Bro . Laker's hotel , by Mr . VV . P . Robinson . A dinner was served in Bro . Laker ' s in the evening , when most of the brethren attended .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at Adelphi House . The following were present : Bros . Geo . S . Smith , P . M ., W . AL ; A . H . Duffin , LP . AL ; E . Webb , S . VV . ; Ben Eckersley , J . W . ; John Ogden , I . G . j J . W . Nicholls ,