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very well attended . The Past Masters present were Bros . Thos . C . Corfe , J . VV . Brooke , and G . F . Smith , jun . ; and the visitors—Bros . David H . Miller , Sec . 39 ; loseph Tiliey , 3- >< 5 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; VV . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 ; Charles F . Howard , P . M . 205 , P . P . G . S . of W . Essex ; A . G . Dodson , P . M . 18 S ; W . E . Morley , mG ; S . Bache Haines , 53 S ; Max Mendelssohn , 212 ; E . Peach : Joseph Da Silva , P . M . 205 ; Geome Milton , 19 S 7 ;

A . Lawrence Fryer , 1624 ; J- H . Williams , 5 69 ; W . W . Morgan , jun . ; VV . Waring-, 192 ; John Hodges , P . M . 1706 ; and Robert Grice , 1399 . Bro . Dewsnap first raised Bro . A . J . G . Maskens to the Third Degree , and then installed Bro . Alexander Williams , S . W ., and W . M . elect , as VV . M . of the Iodge for the ensuing year . The following brethren were invested as officers of the lodge for 1886-7 : Bros . G . F . Smith , sen .,

I . P . M . ; H . Cattermole , S . W . ; S . J . Rossiter , J . VV . ; T . C . Come , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ., Secretary ; " A . H . Jakins , S . D . ; J . Da Silva , J . D . ; C . H . Cox , l . G . ; A . T . Bascbinski , D . C ; H . S . Trego , Organist ; A . Philps and J . T . Williams , Stewards ; and Bowler , Tyler . A handsome t ( n guinea Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M .,. Bro . G . F . Smith . Notice was given of a motion , for the next meeting , to

establish a lodge of instruction in connection with thelodge , to be held at the Skinners' Arms , Cannon-street . The lodge was then closed , and thebrethren partook of a choice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern . The customary toasts followed . In proposing the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said that the interest the Queen took in the Craft , was evinced by the support she gave to the Masonic

Charitable Institutions . In giving the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said the brethren were aware that the Prince of VVales was a very active member of the Craft . Wherever and whenever his help was required he was always found ready to give it . The Duke of Cornwall Lodge was very proud of him for having allowed one of his titles to be used as the name of the lodge .

Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , in reply to the toast which embraced the Grand Officers , said that seven years ago he was the humble and uneloquent exponent of Masonic principles in that lodge , when Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke consecrated it , and it was a great pleasure to him to come year after year to see the increasing prosperity ot the lodge . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke said that seven being a

mystic number in Masonry , signifying perfection , the Duke of Cornwall Lodge had that night arrived at the perfection of its existence . It was a great pleasure to him to look back upon that time , as it was then seven months before he had been appointed Grand Secretary . When he was a Grand junior Deacon Vie consecrated the lodge , and since then he had watched the proceedings of the lodge very closely , the good regime begun by Bro . Brooke had led to

the grand position which the lodge now occupied amongst the lodges of London . Bro . J . VV . Brooke , P . M ., proposed "The VV . M ., " and explained that the I . P . M ., Bro . Smith , had delegated to him that privilege because he ( Bro . Brooke ) as first Master of the lodge initiated Bro . Williams , who was the lodge's first initiate . The seven years that had passed since closed the first chapter , or the first volume in the history of the

Duke of Cornwall Lodge . Hitherto the reins ot government had been held by those who were the original founders of the lodge . The reins now passed out of their hands into the hands of the lodge itself . It was a matter of great consolation and satisfaction to the Past Masters and founders to know that the reins of government were transmitted to so worthy and able a biother as Bro . Williams had proved himself to be . From the position of

initiate he had passed to that of Secretary , from Secretary to I . G ., and thence through all the offices up to that of W . M . His career had been watched and observed , and the brethren knew from Bro . Williams' character that in him the destinies and welfare of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge were in very good hands . It was also a great consolation to the Past Masters to be able to look further and see those who would eventually follow Bro . Williams in the

chair . The brethren had the lodge now entirely in their own hands . The Wardens , Deacons , and I . G . were all either initiates or joining members of the lodge , not one was a founder , and every one of those brethren from what had been seen of them had the interest of Freemasonry at heart , and would do their utmost for it and for the Iodge . The W . M ., in reply , said he was very proud of the position in which the brethren had been pleased to place him ,

and he promised them to endeavour to the best of his ability to perform the important duties which they had entrusted to him with the greatest care and attention he could bestow upon them . He claimed their indulgence if he failed to reach the very high standard which they had been accustomed to in the brethren who had filled that exalted position . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of "The

Installing Officer , " said there was a peculiar fitness in having Bro . Dewsnap to install him as W . M ., because it was on Bro . Dewsnap's introduction he became a member of , and was initiated in , that lodge . They had been close and intimate friends many years , and hc felt persuaded they would continue as such . The brethren had seen that evening once more the great ability , pains , energy , and indomitable perseverance of Bro . Dewsnap , and he asked them to

dtink his health with all heartiness . Bro . Dewsnap , P . M ., in replying , said he was not in himself satisfied with the way in which he had acquitted himself as Installing Ollicer ; still he did his level best . He had been connected with that lodge since its foundation , he had been its Treasurer , and worked right through , and in whatever he had done he had tried to do his best for the lodge . That night he had done the same . He was ahvays

delighted to do the best he could for the brethren , and if he had not succeeded he was sorry for it . In giving " The Health of lhe Visitors , '" the VVorshipful Master said he had never held the position of a visitor in the Craft , though he had frequently met visitors in that lodge , and had found it the means of obtaining much useful information as to what went on in other lodges .

Meeting brethren of other lodges enlarged the scope and breadth of brotherly feeling , which was very effective . Bros . Brand , Miller , Dodson , and Harris responded to the toast . Bro . C . F . Hogard , as one of the respondents to the same toast , and referring to a remark of the W . M . 's , said the Book of Constitutions laid it down that Master , War-

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dens , and brethren ought to visit other lodges . Speaking of the W . M . ' s , he said he had never seen a W . M . invest his officers with more ability than Bro . Williams . Although he had not visited other lodges , he had set a very good example by the words he gave to each officer . That was very good for an incoming Master , because as a rule when a brother got in the chair he became nervous . It was a

great credit to the Duke of Cornwall Lodge to have a Master who on the night of his installation had something to say , as it showed he had Masonry at heart , and was earnest in his desire to maintain the high repute of the lodge during his year of office . From what he had seen , the Duke of Cornwall Lodge had a very good future before it .

Bro . G . F . Smith , I . P . M ., replying to the toast of " The P . M . ' s , " said there were very few brethren who had any idea of the cloud he had passed through between his election as VV . M . and his installation ; in fact , he spoke to several brethren of that lodge and of other lodges about giving up the idea of being installed ; but the kindness he had received from them induced him to go on . He should never

forget that kindness . By it he had experienced the true sense of Masonry from all the brethren in the lodge , and especially from Bros . Dewsnap , Rossiter , and Waring . Bro . Dewsnap had carried out Masonry to the letter . Bro . Brooke said it was very gratifying to him , dwelling as he did more than 1000 miles away to meet his brethren in the streets of London , all of whom said they were glad

to see him . It was the same all over the world . In the streets of other cities in foreign countries he met with the same greeting— " Bro . Brooke , how are you ? I am glad to see you . " He was glad to come again to the lodge and meet the old faces . It was seven years since the lodge was consecrated , and he was installed W . M . by the Grand Secretary . It was in August , 1 S 79 . In September , 1 S 79 ,

the first regular meeting was held , and the present W . M . was initiated . Therefore they could understand hisfeelings in being present that evening . Bro . Corpe , P . M ., congratulated the VV . M . on his succession to the chair and on the admirable way in which he had invested his officers . The lodge was to be congraulated on having such a VV . M . and such officers . The lodge

might also congratulate itself on its visitors . Bro . Dewsnap apologised for the unavoidable absence of two of the P . M . ' s , Bros . Bott and Stokes . The former was away in Yorkshire and the latter had lost his wife . This was overlooked in lodge although he had intended to ask the brethren for a vote of condolence . He would , however , now take it that the brethren authorised him to

write a letter to Bro . Stokes condoling with him in his misfoitune . The VVorshipful Master , in proposing " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said the lodge was in a sound financial position . It was a great thing to be able to say they had £ 100 in the funds and that the Treasurer had still a balance in hand . It showed how carefully and cautiously the

Treasurer had acted . With respect to the Secretary they would find that the extra duties Bro . Dewsnap had taken to himself would be fulfilled to the satisfaction of every brother of the lodge . Bros . Corpe and Dewsnap replied , and the remaining

toasts were disposed of , and a most pleasant evening was brought to a termination . A choice musical performance was given during the evening , under the direction of Bro . H . G . Trego , Mus . Bac , Oxon ., by Bros . A . Lawrence Freyer , Robert Grice , John Hodge , and J . Gilbye .

UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 212 S ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at 8 A , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who was supported by Bros . W . Masters , J . W . Wood , P . M ., as S . W . ; Cooke , Sec ; Bullock , S . D . ; S . B . Bolas , as J . W . ; Potts , l . G . ; Clayton , Steward

and several other members . Visitors : Btos . W . G . Atkins , P . M . and Sec . S 57 ; Swinbourne , S 57 ; Copestick , J . Cooke , Bishop , and Cheeseman . A ballot was taken for Mr . G . B . Davis , which proved successful , and he , being in attendance , was initiated . A letter of request to the W . M . was read from Bro . C . j . Armstrong , W . M . S 57 , asking him to confer the Second

Degree upon Bro . Swinbourne , who had been initiated in St . Mark's Lodge , and who will shortly sail for Australia . The W . M . said he felt it a compliment to be asked to confer the Degree , and would gladly do so , as the St . Mark ' s Lodge was not meeting . Bro . Swinbourne , being present , was duly passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., who

also explained the tracing board of that Degree . " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren afterwards sat down to supper at Freemasons' Tavern , and a most enjoyable and instructive evening was spent .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 73 i ) . _ A meeting was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , when there were present Bros . E . Home , W . M . ; A . Woodiwiss , S . VV . ; C . Webster , P . M ., as J . VV . ; Rev . J . Owell , Chap . ; Jesse Chadwick , Sec ; S . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Walker , J . D . ; G . Sutherland , D . C . ; J . Jones , l . G . ; W . Todd and G . Ward , Stwds . ; T . Day , Tyler ; J . C . Merry , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M .

A . Frazer , P . M . ; J . Bland , P . M . ; J . Worsnop , P . M . ; I . Taylor , P . M . ; F . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; Hayes , A . T y ler , Hodgson , VV . VV . Heywood , S . H . Farnell , J . A . Linacre , D . Woollath , S . Tinkler , and E . Jephoon . The visitors were Bros . C . D . Hart , P . M . 10 S 5 ; J . H . Marshall , VV . M . 1007 ; G . Johnson , J . VV . 1085 ; R . Slater , J . W . 802 ; R . Hunt , 802 ; L . Oldham , 802 ; J . Phillips , 158 ; G . Draper , 1743 5 and N . J . Hallett , 779 .

The lodge having been opened , the circular convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . Jephoon was then ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., who presented the working tools , the charge being most excellently given by the S . W . Apologies for non-attendance were read from Btos . H . A . Bemrcse , W . M . 253 ; ] . W . Brigg , I . W . ; and

W . Forman , Org . 1 he lodge was afterwards closed and adjourned . Supper was then served in the Lower Hall , after which the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . To the toast of "The P . G . Officers " Bros . C . D . Hart , P . M . 10 S 5 , P . G . J . D ., and J . Worsnop , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., ably responded .

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Bro . James Taylor , P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " which was most heartily received by the brethren . He said how delighted he had always been with Bro . Home , and he hoped that during his year he would have the hearty support of the Past Masters , officers , and brethren , as it was always a treat to listen to his admirable rendering of the ceremonies .

The Worshipful Master said he must thank all for the hearty reception they had given to the toast . His greatest difficulty was to find words with which to express his gratitude , especially as he always did have the fullest support and assistance from the Past Masters and his officers . For himself , he had always studied to do all he could for the lodge he so loved . He was certain there were no signs of

its decreasing in prosperity ; but , on the contrary , was holding its own , and he believed no harm could come to it . The Worshipful Mastergave " The Visitors , " remarking they were favoured with the presence of two brethren from London lodges , one from Loughborough , and one from Ashley , and he assured them of a very hearty welcome , hoping what they had seen and heard would induce them

to come again . Bro . J . Phillips , in response , heartily thanked the brethren for the reception , hoping it might not be the last time he would be present , being much pleased with the working up stairs as well as the attention at the supper table . Bro . G . Draper was also very pleased with his visit , being a native of the town it had greatly pleased him to be present .

Bro . Hallett , 779 , was highly delighted with the workingof the ceremony . He had been called upon to respond amongst the brethren from a distance , but he really now belonged to the town and was pleased his Ashley brethren had recommended his paying the visit he had done , and although the first it would not be the last . Bro . J . H . Marshall , W . M . 1007 , in responding , could

say it was not his first visit , as that took place seven years ago . He had always been struck with the good working of the lodge , good officers were as a rule sure to make good Masters , and the Arboretum brethren were noted for their good working in every particular . He highly complimented the VV . M ., who was such an old friend , and assured him how highly he was appreciated in this and other

provinces . The toast of " The Past Masters " followed , the W . M . stating he was pleased to hear them alluded to in so marked a manner , as one visitor had particularly alluded to their good attendance , and he was quite sure that were the Past Masters did not attend well the lodge would suffer from their absence .

Bros . Cawthorne Webster and J . Bland , P . M . ' s , briefly acknowledged the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . The toast of "The Sister Lodges" followed , to which the following suitably responded , Bros . R . Slater , J . W . 802 , and G . Johnson , J . W . 1085 . Bro . A . Frazer , P . M ., was entrusted with the toast of " 'lhe Officers , " paying them a high compliment for their

efficient working , to which the Deacons , Bros . Severn Taylor and John Walker responded , agreeing with the old adage that an ounce of practice was worth a ton of precept . The proceedings were greatly enlivened by the excellent singing of the W . M ., Bro . J . H . Marshall , F . G . Sanderson , and Geo . Sutherland , whilst Bro . Frazer , P . M ., delighted the brethren with one of his numerous recitations . The Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant gathering at an early hour .

RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — A meeting was held on Saturday , 4 th inst ., at the Amherst Arms , when there were present Bros . Edwin S . Strange , W . M . ; Joseph Ithell Birch , S . W . ; Wm . Sparrowhawk , J . W . ; K . Dartnell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; J . H . Jewell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ; Herbert Lee , S . D . ; John Hamlin , J . D . ; Charles Hooker , D . C . ; W . H .

Pascoe , Org . ; fr " . Percy Lee , I . G . ; Albert W . Lloyd , Stwd . ; Wm . South , Tyler ; C . J . Craig , P . M . ; C . E . Birch , P . M . ; the Hon . Mr . Justice Smith ( from Lagos , West Africa ) , P . M . ; J . Ryder , N . Strange , J . Fyfe , T . Baker , T . F . MacGeagh , H . S . Strange , E . T . Gething , T . Potter , D . J . Kent , P . G . Towend , H . Staite , Q . G . Smith , G . Dixon , W . Burfort , N . Grunwell , and P . Hanmer . The

visitors were Bros . J . Boulter , 874 ; R . Basham , P . M . 144 ; and T . J . Wood , 1474 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . Mr . Josiah Willmot was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree , Bro . Thomas Potter was passed to the Degree of a F . C ., and Bros . T . F . MacGeagh and L . George

Smith were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Ten guineas were voted to the Benevolent Fund , 2 guineas to the local Charities , and 10 guineas to the widow of a brother recently deceased . After the lodge was closed a banquet took place , and thc evening was spent most pleasantly , enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Craig , Lloyd , Pascoe , N . Strange , Smetman , Smith , and others .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The celebration of the annual festival of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Park-street , when the W . M . elect , Bro . F . S . Hex , was duly installed for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being very ably performed by Bro . John Lane , P . M . lhe newly-elected W . M . appointed his oliicers as lollowsi Bros . S . Garcia , I . P . M . ; 1 . Prust , S . W . ; R . Letheren ,

J . W . ; J . Dodge , P . P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; A . T . Blarney , Chaplain ; T . H . Wills , Sec . ; T . Brooks , Org . ; G . Rowland , S . D . ; J . McKellar , J . D . ; T . Grossman , I . G . ; R . Perry and W . Hill , Stewards ; G . J . Pepprell , Dir . of Cers .: J . E . Newton , Tyler . The other members of the lodge in attendance included Bro . W . Bradnee , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and amongst the

visiting brethien present were Bros , the Kev . K . F . B . Elrington , W . M . 248 , P . G . Chap . ; W . McLean , P . M . 248 ; C . Atkins , P . M . and Sec . 248 ; W . Marley , W . M . 1358 ; A . T . Hayes , 1425 ; C . S . Lane , P . M . 764 , P . P . G . D . Durham ; B . M . Bradbeer , P . P . G . J . W . Suffolk ; and J . Salter , W . M . 328 . A telegram was read from the

I . P . M ., Bro . Garcia , from Dundee , expressing regret at his inability to be present , conveying his congratulations to the newly-elected W . M ., and wishing the Joidan Lodge every success . A letter was also received from Bro . Knight , who was unable to attend , and who , since the removal from Torquay of Bro . Garcia , has acted as VV . M ,