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P . M . ; H . Mainwaring , P . M . ; J . Waring , P . M ., D . C . ; R . W . Alartin , J . Barker , P . P . G . Treas ., Sec . ; J . Green , A . K . Boothroyd , R . E . Gray , E . M . Williams , H . F . Atkinson , W . H . Browne , and N . Jones . Visitors : Bros . Ridsdale Bowley , W . Connel , and A . F . Gaskill .

SOUTHALL . Jersey Lodge ( No . 2163 ) . —Under the presidency of its genial W . M ., Bro . G . Harper , this flourishing lodge met at the Railway Hotel on Monday , the jth inst . The brethren present included Bros . J . Tidmarsh , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; W . A . Cocks , S . W . ; C . Mead , J . W . ; S . Meech , P . M . ; W . C Hall , P . M ., & c , Sec ; W .

Freemantle , S . D . ; T . Payne , I . G . ; E . H . Moseley , Stwd . ; L . H . Walker , F . W . Noakes , T . E . Harland , A . J . Hanson , A . A . Hardy , VV . H . Poole , S . J . Johnson , T . S . Hardman , H . R . Lancaster , XV . F . Sanger , and Hy . Bishop . The visitors were Bros . A . Lawrence Houlder , W . M . 1357 . and H . R . Elkin , 2157 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and

confirmed , a letter was received from Bro . Howard H . Room , P . G . Sec , expressing a hope that his engagements would permit of his attendance , and apologies for abs nee were received from Bros . W . Seward , P . M ., Treas . ; C . C . Sanger , J . D . ; H . Bryant , and T . Smith . The Secretary read a letter from Lady Burdett , acknowleding a vole of sympathy from the lodge , and the same was ordered to be

entered on the minutes . Bros . R . Hamman and F . VV . Noakes were passed to the Second Degree , Bro . C Alead , J . W ., explaining the working tools , after which the Sublime Degree was impressively conferred on Bros . T . E . Harland , and W . H . Poole , the S . W . presenting the working tools . On the motion of the LP . AL it was unanimously resolved that the sum of £ 5 5 s . be voted from the

lodge funds towards the purchase of a Past Master ' s jewel or a Life Subscribership to one of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institutions for presentation to Bro . G . Harper , W . AL , on his retirement from the chair at the close of a successful year of office . The W . AI . acknowledged the generosity of the brethren , and intimated that of the two gifts he preferred that of a Life Subscribership to one of

the Charities . The election of the W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , the members eligible for that oflice being Bros . W . Seward , P . AL ; W . C . Hall , S . Aleech , P . M . ; j . Tidmarsh , P . M . ; G . Harper , VV . M . ; W . A . Cocks , S . W . ; and C . Alead , J . W . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . Cocks , S . W ., who suitably acknowledged the honour conferred on him . The election of

Treasurer being the next business , the Secretary read a letter from Bro . W . Seward , jun ., P . AL , Treas ., expressing a desire not to seek re-election . The brother's wish was respected and a hearty vote of thanks accorded him for past faithful services . Bro . A . J . Hanson was then unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year , and that brother expressed his thanks for the mark of confidence

shown him . Bro . G . L . Duffin was re-elected Tyler , and the Audit Committee was appointed . Bro . W . A . Purfurst , a founder of the lodge who had since retired , was proposed as a joining member , and there * . yas one candidate nominated . Throughout the ceremonies Bro . L . H . Walker carried out the duties of Organist . After lodge the brethren sat down to an excellent repast

provided by Host Freemantle . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , Bro . J . Tidmarsh , P . G . Stwd ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Ollicers . " The toast of *; The W . M . " was given by the LP . AL , who said that whilst Bro . Harper had entered his year of oflice in a spirit of humility , the occasion had arisen when

he was called on to work the Three Degrees in one night , and he had then carried out the work with an efficiency and impressiveness which would redound to the credit of any lodge . Bro . Harper , responding , said that the past year would always be looked back upon by him as one of the pleasantcst of his life . He had been favoured with four joining members and five initiates , and he was grateful for the support of the

brethren and the efficient services of his officers . The W . M . then submitted " The Health of Bro . Cocks , S . W ., W . M . elect , " referring to the brother as a founder of the lodge , and one who had stuck faithfully to the various duties he nad been called on to fulfil . The brother's zeal ¦ and efficiency augured well for the future conduct of the lodge . ¦ The toast of "The I . P . M . " called forth some very

humorous remarks from Bro . J . 1 id marsh—a past master in the art of after-dinner speaking—who excited the risible faculties of the brethren by a recital of timely services rendered him by the W . M . elect . He felt it a satisfaction to know that he was to be succeeded by an LP . AL who desired that harmonious and conscientious working should continue to characterise thc lodge .

Bro . S . Meech acknowledged the toast of "The Past Alasters . " Bro . A . L . Houlder responded for " The Visitors , " remarking that it was a mere accident that had prevented the Jersey from being his mother lodge . He hoped the time would come when his arduous duties would admit of his offering himself for membership .

Bro . H . Elkin also spoke as a guest . The toast of "The Newly-made Alasons" was replied to by Bros . Harland and Mammon , whose remarks gave evidence of intentions to do their best to faithfully respect their solemn obligations . In submitting "The Officers" the W . AL referred to the help the J . W . had rendered him whilst rehearsing the

ceremonies for lodge . Bros . C . Alead , J . W ., and W . C Hall , Secretary , thanked the brethren for the hearty reception the toast had received . Some well-rendered glues and part-songs were given between the toasts and speeches , making the evening a particularly successful one .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The last meeting of the present W . M . 's ytar was held on Wednesday , the 7 th instant . Present : Bros . S . II . C Ashlin , W . AL ; J . II . Bletcl . er , I . P . M . ; ( . Constable , S . W .:

A . L . Peace , Treas ., acting J . VV . ; VV . P . Robotham , . Sec ; W . Martin , S . D . ; B . Maskill , acting J . D . ; F . T . Turner , I . G . ; T . Livingstone , Almoner ; F . Pine , Tyler ; G . Eland , and others . The lodge being duly opened , Bro . J . Constable was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro

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Peace was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . F . Pine , Tyler . Bro . A . L . Peace , in a very feeling , sympathetic , and truly Masonic manner , proposed a vote of condolence to Bro . G . Kenyon , J . W ., in his sad bereavement caused by the death ot his wife , and that a letter expressing the sympathy of

the whole lodge be forwarded to Bro . Kenyon . Bro . J . H . Bletcher , I . P . M ., in a few appropriate words , seconded the proposition , which was carried in silence . After the officers elect had respectively returned thanks for the honours conferred upon them , the lodge was duly closed .

WHITSTABLE . Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Foresters ' Hall on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . John Wood , W . AL ; E . G . Walken , LP . M . ; F . T . Browning , S . VV . ; W . B . London , J . W . ; Sibert Saunders , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., Sec ; A . W . Southwell ,

P . M . 15 SG , S . D . ; B . Lightfoot , J . D . ; A . Harrison , D . C . ; S . Brown and R . T . Wheeler , Stewards ; M . Kemp , Tyler ; H . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; ] . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . Porter , P . M . ; XV . H . Brand , P . M . ; H . J . Ongham , F . Gibbs , H . Pont , T . Seager , H . W . Clothier , H . L . Daly , H . Goldfinch , C . E . Alonkley , E . Griffiths , Al . Teeling , F . A . Johnson , and the following

visitors : Bros . W . Russell , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Cl . Bradley , W . AL 1273 ; T . Bent , P . M . 7 S 4 , P . D . G . D . C . ; F . J . Heales , W . M . 10 S 9 ; D . W . Griffiths , W . M . 15 S ; Herbert Black , P . M . 1273 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; R . Gardiner , 1273 ; F . Gibbs , 1273 ; G . Pope , W . M . 1449 ; R . Blake , P . M . 972 / P . P . A . G . D . C ; C . Goodmark , S . W . 1209 ; E . L . Dixson , W . M . 420 ; G . Tyler , W . M . 167 S ; H . Drew ,

W . AL 109 G ; H . G . Frost , P . M . 109 G ; T . W . Kingston , P . M . S 62 ; S . L . Edwards , 7 S 1 ; W . C . Stunt , W . AL U 3 J C . F . Ashton , W . M . 1050 ; R . Bryant , 1 G 04 ; R . Bradley , 1694 ; T . Easton , VV . M . 972 ; A . H . Pilcher , P . AL , Sec . 972 ; H . Chambers , P . AI . 1096 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . Court , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C ; E . Duberley , P . M . 2195 ; T . H . Blamiers , P . M . 1449 , P . P . G . S . B . ; C . Sims ,

VV . M . S 61 , LP . AL 120 S ; and Al . Elvin , P . M . 53 S . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting confirmed , a ballot was taken for a proposed candidale , which proved satisfactory . The VV . M . then requested Bro . Sibert Saunders , P . AL , Prov . Grand Registrar , to take the chair , and perform the ceremony of installation . The W . M . elect , Bro . F . T . Browning

S . W ., was duly presented by Bro . T . Reeves , P . M . P . P . A . G . D . C , who acted as Director of Ceremonies , and , with all the time-honoured and impressive formalities , Bro . Browning was installed as Alaster of the Lodge . The officers for the ensuing year were appointed , and invested , viz .: Bro . J . Wood , I . P . M . and Organist ; Bros . XV . B . London , S . W . ; A . W . Southwell , I . W . ; the Rev .

H . AL Alaughan , P . AL , Chaplain ; A . Auvern , Treasurer ; Sibert Saunders , P . M ., Secretary ; A . Harrison , S . D . ; C . Al . Driffield , J . D . ; Sydney Brown , D . C ; R . T . Wheeler , LG . ; T . Seager and F . Gibbs , Stewards ; and AI . Kemp , Tyler . The Installing Alaster then delivered the usual addresses to the Alaster , Wardens , and brethren , Various matters of business having been disposed of , and feelings tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was

closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Bear and Key Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served , and a very pleasant evening was spent , the Masonic toasts being duly honoured , and some excellent songs and recitations

contributed by members of the lodge . In proposing the toast of " The Alasonic Institutions , " Bro . S . Saunders reminded the brethren that he was pledged to represent them at the next festival of the Boys ' School , and he felt sure the lodge would maintain its reputation for liberality in supporting the Charities .

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Kingsland Chapter ( No . 1693 ) . —The first installation meeting of this chapter was held at thc Holborn Restaurant on Thursday , the ist inst ., when there was a good attendance . Thc companions present included Comps . Cooper , Al . E . Z . ; C . Fruen , H . ; W . T . H . Mayer , J . ; G . K . Dix , Treas . ; F . Brown , P . Z ., S . E ; J . H . Collingridge , S . N . ; A . Conway , P . S . ; VV . Windsor , 2 nd A . S . ; S . J . Abbott , A . Limes , and others . Visitors : Comps . S .

Richardson , P . Z . 720 ; EgOert Roberts , P . Z . 1 G 23 ; fr . A . Powell , P . Z . 457 , 144 G , P . P . G . D . C . Alonmouth ; and W . W . Lee , S . N . 1524 . The convocation having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the following companions were installed into their respective chairs by Comp . Brown , P . Z .: Comps . C Fruen , M . E . Z . ; XV . T . H . Alayer , H . ; J . H . Collingndge

J . ; and the other officers elected were Comps . G . K . Dix , Treas . ; F . Brown , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Hazell , S . N . ; A . Conway , P . S . ; C . Birt , 1 st A . S . ; W . Windsor , 2 nd A . S . ; and H . Shepperd , Janitor . The Al . E . Z . said his first p leasing duty was to invest Comp . Cooper , I . P . Z ., with the jewel voted to him in recognition of his able services , and he was certain that no companion had ever fulfilled the

duties with more earnestness and zeal . Comp . Cooper , I . P . Z ., returned thanks . Thc Kingsland Lodge was his mother lodge , and it therefore had given him the greatest pleasure and pride to till the position of lirst M . E . Z . of the Kingsland Chapter , lhe prosperity ot the chapter was

not due to hinsclt , but to two or three who had worked indefatigably . He must mention more especially Comps . Alayer and Brown , who had done more for the chapter , and had taken the greatest possible interest in its welfare . A satisfactory Audit Report was adopted , and the chapter was closed .

Atter banquet the customary toasts were duly honoured , and an excellent programme of music was rendered , under the direction of Comp . Windsor , assisted b y Madame Tester Jones , Miss Annie Cheal , Bros . Osborn Alorgan , T . Jefferson Nail , and Richard , and Comp . Egbert Roberts . Comp . Cooper , I . P . Z ., proposed "lhe Health ofthe M . E . Z ., " and said Comp . 1 'iuen was one of whom the

chapter was proud , and the members were pleased to see him in that position . He could say that a better man than Lomp . Fruen never lived , and the chapter would endorse those words . ' 1 hey now possessed one of the most influential First Principals it was possible to have , and they hoped he would have a very prosperous year . There were several exaltees expected that evening , and the M . E . Z . was prepared to do his work with the same ability with which

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he had carried out the duties of H . Comp . Fruen had travelled many miles to be present , and they thanked him accordingly . Comp . C . Fruen , M . E . Z ., in reply , said that in his short career he had had many pleasures , and one of the greatest was being present that day . Whatever he had found to do he had tried to do it with all his heart . He loved Mason ™

and especially the Arch Degree , and trusted to make hirn . self worthy of the chapter , and carry it on the same li nes as hitherto . He thanked the I . P . Z . for the way in which he had proposed the toast , and hoped the progress made by the chapter during its short career would be continued The M . E . Z . then gave "The Visitors , " and expressed his pleasure at seeing them present , for without brotherly

love and convivial feeling they would not be true Masons He was glad to see Comp . Richardson , P . Z ., a more able companion than whom it would be difficult to find . The visiting companions having responded , The M . E . Z . proposed "The Second and Third Principals , " and said the members were acquainted with their abilities and able work . He could say a great deal per .

sonally of the H . —Comp . Mayer—whom he had known for four or five years , and during that time a brotherly feeling had been brought to bear between them , and they always had a hearty greeting outside the chapter . Comp . Alayer was a thorough good companion , and they all admired and respected him , and knew him to have the interest of the chapter at heart . He had not known Comp . Collingridsre

J ., for many years , but was pleased to think he should be supported by a companion who would , when he arrived at the position of Al . E . Z ., fully maintain the credit of the chapter . Comp . W . T . H . Alayer , H ., said that , speaking without egotism , he initiated this chapter , formed the nucleus and brought it into existence for the love of Freemasonry

and Masonic science . He did it out of pure love of the ritual and the companionship of the brethren around him . The members came from private friends , and they thus made the chapter a success . He had made many good friends in the chapter , and hoped they would never have cause to think otherwise of him . He welcomed Comp . Richardson , P . Z ., whom he had to thank for Alasonic

knowledge and instruction gained . He thanked the members most heartily for placing him in the position of H ., and hoped to aspire to the position the M . E . Z . now occupied . Comp . J . H . Collingridge , J ., also returned thanks . "The Officers" was next given , after which the Janitor's toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .

HAMPTON COURT . Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel on the 3 rd instant . The members present included Comps . Geo . R . Langley , M . E . Z . ; R . F . Potter , H . ; Geo . Reynolds , J . ; H . Hooper , I . P . Z . ; A . Blenkarn , P . S . ; J . J . Marsh , P . Z . ; J . T . Briggs , P . Z . ; Hopwood , P . Z . ; S . H . Latham , F . Leighton , J . Castle , 11 14

TI ..-.....-.. wr r .... D v D . „ .. r- c c * __ Thrussell , VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E ., and many others . Visitors : Comps Raymond H . Thrupp , second Prov . G . Principal in charge ; H . Sadler , G . Janitor ; Scott Young , P . P . G . D . C . Lancashire ; J . Langton ; VV . W . Lee , S . N . 1524 ; and others . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . On the motion of the Al . E . Z ., it was unanimously agreed that in future the July convocation should be held on thesecond

Saturday instead of the first Saturday . Comp . G . R . Langley next installed Comp . R . F . Potteras M . E . Z ., after which Comp . Arthur Blenkarn was installed as H ., a dispensation having been received for this purpose . The other officers for the ensuing year are Comps . John Bott , S . E . ; Geo . H . Reynolds , S . N . ; Hopwood , P . Z ., Treas . ; Jackson , P . S . ; Burgess , ist A . S . ; and Foster , 2 nd A . S .

A P . Z . 's jewel was presented to Comp . Langley , l . V . L ; in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . Comp . R . H . Thrupp , 2 nd Prov . G . Principal in cnarge , was unanimously elected an honorary member . Other business of a routine nature was transacted , and the chapter was closed . After a well-served banquet , the usual toasts were duly

honoured . Comp . R . H . Thrupp , replying for " the Grand Officers , " said that as far as he was personally concerned , it was a great pleasure to be associated with the members of that body for the working of Alasonry . He was pleased to see the working so well rendered in the chapter that evening by the I . P . Z . and others , who had the interest of the chap ter

at heart , and were ready to come forward and assist . Speaking as the Principal in charge of lhe province , it had been a great pleasure to be with them and see the Lebanon Chapter in a state of prosperity , which he hoped would continue . The first reason for this was that they had companions ot the right sort , and , secondly , they had had good working . So long as the companions worked together in a heartyand to

harmonious manner , so long would that chapter continue prosper , and no one would be more pleased to see this than the companion who had the honour of presiding over the Prov . Grand Chapter . , Comp . H . Sadler , G . Janitor , also replied , and expressed his pleasure at seeing an old friend in the highest office in Royal Arch Alasonry . ,. In giving " The Provincial Grand Officers" the Al . E . A fat iiwai uiauu uiiii

, ; - " . » . " » * - ' . ur . -u ., ...--- , said the chapter was greatly honoured by the presence u ' the Prov . G . H ., who had already expressed his satisfaction at the work . Comp . Lee , the Prov . G . S . E ., was well known to the companions , and a more popular and welcome companion it would be impossible to find , for he was honoure and revered by them all . . ... Comp . W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E ., in response , said tne assist 1

Provincial Grand Oflicers were always pleased to ¦ ' chapter with the view of promoting the spread of Ko ) Arch Masonry in Aliddlesex . On this occasion they n * pleased to attend the meeting , and congratulate the chap on the progress it had made . It had increased in num w ' was now placed in a sound financial position , and certai ^ the Degree was worked in a manner that could "" ' „ excelled in the province . He had attended this chapter occasions the last lew

many during years , anu - " , " ; sed work performed in an exemplary manner . He ao ^ those coming forward to follow the examp le set hy ^ P . Z . ' s , and endeavour to maintain the reputation chapter had attained . , p rjn-Comp . Geo . R . Langley , I . P . Z ., proposed " she r d cipals of the Lebanon Chapter , " and said the menitier ^ seen the work of the M . E . Z . in the various offices . . ^ had also seen that Comp . Blenkarn , IL , had a very