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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BROXBOURNE . KingSWOOd Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Crown Hotel on the 12 th instant , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . H . T . Nell , Prov . Grand Steward , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . M . Coxon , I . P . M ., Prov . G . D .: I . ( Draft flDaaonr ^ .

G . Cobb , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., as S . W . ; E . II . Moore , J . W . ; W . Ball , P . M ., as Sec . j J . Gravatt , asS . D . ; G . t . Chretien , J . D . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M ., I . G . ; W . E . Goodwins , Org . ; T . Williams , Tjler , C . C . Renaud , N . Pearce , J . R . Bickers , E . N . Beningfield , and H . R . Bower . The lodge was again honoured by the presence of several visitors , including

Bros . Dr . C . R . Church , Past Dep . Dist . G . M . Ottawa ; J . Priddis , P . M . 42 ( Canada ); D . B . Cummings , 43 ( Nova Scotia ); H . P . Hay , P . M . 1627 ; and R . E . Hunt , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . Ellington , Nichols , Beningfield , and Henry . Robeit Bowers , this proving

unanimous they were duly initiated by the W . M . in a most admirable manner . Notice of motion to amend a by-law was-given in the name of the Treasurer , Bro . J . Petch , P . P . G . S . B ., who was unfortunately unable to be present , and after the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards re-assembled for dinner , which

having been discussed , the usual toasts were given and duly honoured . . Bro . J . G . Cobb , Prov . G . Std . Br ., replied to that of " The Prov . G . Officers . " Bro . C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " congratulating him on the work which he had had to perform at that meeting , and the very admirable

manner in which he hao . discharged his duties . The W . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which they had received the toast . He felt the responsibility of his office , and should do his utmost to further the interests of the lodge . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates , " and expressed the pleasure he felt at initiating gentlemen , who , he felt ,

would prove worthy brethren and members of the lodge . Bro . E . R . Beningfield said there was a trite adage that " brevity is the soul of wit . " He would endeavour to earn a cheap reputation for art by b ^ ing extremely brief in his reply . It was a great satisfaction to him to become a member of ihe lodge and associated with the Cralt . He did not believe in doing anything in a half-hearted manner ,

but should endeavour to the utmost of his ability to become a good Mason and a credit to the lodge . Bro . H . R . Bowers also briefly replied to the toast . Bro . W . Ball , P . M ., next proposed "Ihe Health of the Visitors . " It afforded him great pleasure to welcome them , especially the three brethren frum acioss the Atlantic . He had been the recipient of their hospitality , and he could tell

thfm that it was unbounded , and not confined to the lodge room only . It was gratifying to feel that Masonry linked together the Old World and the New , and that the Kmgswood Lodge on this occasion was the medium . Bio . Dr . Church , P . D . D . G . M . Ottawa , thanked the brethren for the truly fraternal greeting which they had given them , and Bro . Ball , to whose kind invitation they

owed their presence there . 1 hey were delighted with the working they had witnessed in the lodge—delighted with the kindly feeling with which they had been received , and should carry away pleasant memories of Kingswood Lodge , and only hope for the opportunity soon to occur when they could make some return for the kindness they had that day reeeivpd .

Bros . Priddis , P . M . ; Hay , P . M . ; and Cummings also briefly replied . Bro . Lobb , P . M ., pioposed"The Health of Bro . Ball , P . M ., " who is about to depart on his travels once more , assuring him that they would remember him in his absence , and give him a hearty welcome home on his return .

Bro . Ball , evidently much moved by this unexpected display of the good feeling of the lodge , replied briefly . Bro . W . E . Goodwins , Org ., did his utmost to entertain the brethren , and he was assisted by Bros . Beningfield , Bowers , and the W . M ., and the result was that a very pleasant evening was spent .

COCKERMOUTH . Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Lodge was opened by the Rev . Jas . Anderton , W . M ., supported by his officers , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , when the chair ' was taken by Bro . George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . S . "

G . W ., Prov . Grand Sec , by whom Bro . W . W . R . Sewell was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in his able and impressive manner . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., then initiated Mr . M . lveason into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , the W . M . explaining the working tools , Bro . Mason , P . M ., giving the addiess , and Bro . T . C . Burn , P . M ., the charge ; the officers did their work in a very creditable manner . One candidate

was accepted for initiation . The following also signed the attendarce book : Bros . Joseph Hewson , l . P . M . ; F . R . Sewell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Atkinson , P . M ., P . G . D . of C ; Hy . Peacr . ck , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . Mi , P . P . G . Org . ; T . C . Burn , P . M . ; Thos . Mason . P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; J . P . Bennett , Jos . O .-tle Scott , W . W . R . Sewell , G . Dalrymple , P . M ., S . W . ny , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . Giand Sec ; and E . Jackson , P . M . ' 1073 . "Hearty good wishes" having been given , the odge was closed .

CROYDON . Mozart Lodge , 1929 ) . — -The installation meeting of this well known anu ever-growing lodge was held on the sth instant at the Greyhound Hotel , and was numerously attended . There were present Bros . W . Jolly ,

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I . P . M . ; F . Flood , S . W . ; R . S . Taylor , J . W . ; the Rev . H . V . Tyrrel , Chap . ; Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., Prov . G . Org ., Treas . ; T . T . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; H . J . Macfarlane , S . D . ; L . R . Dicksee , D . C . ; A . R . Vanden Bergh and G . Forey , Stwds . ; E . Branscombe , P . M ., Org . ; W . Wesche , I . G . ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; I . A . Chalk , Wm . Dennis , H . J . Salmon , J . J . Lamigeon , H . I . Clarke , W . I . Ives , C . Bolton , H . Townend , G .

Pownall , G . C . Tegetmeier , J . Bauhof , H . E . Frances , W . Salmon , R . Emery , J . Kern , A . R . Shubrook , G . Baxter , Stanley Smith , Wm . R . Itter , and W . R . Shiner . The visitors were Bros . W . Wills , P . M . 19015 A . F . Harris , 214 S ; Walter Martin , P . M . S 79 ; Vernon Lee , 12 SS ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 ; E . Broad , 450 ; H . Carn % iSoij T . Winter , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . S 07 ; W . H . Withington , P . M . 7 S ; H . Morris , 1962 ; R .

Kemin , 704 ; j . A . Soper , 2241 ; G . H . Ritson , 54 S ; H . King , P . M . 1639 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . J . Salmon was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . T . T . Phillips , P . M ., then proceeded with the important task of installing Bro . Fredk . Flood as W . M ., which he performed in a most commendable manner . The following were appointed and invested as

officers : Bros . R . S . Taylor , S . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane , J . W . ; Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., Treas . ; T . T . Phillips , P . M ., Sec ; C . H . Howlett . S . D . ; W . Wesche , J . D . ; L . R . Dicksee , I . G . ; R . J . Porter , D . C ; A . R . Vanden Bergh , A . D . C . ; E . Branscombe , Org . ; W . D . Tulloch and J . A . Chalk , Stwds . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The usual addresses were ably delivered by Bro . T . T . Phillips , with the kind assistance of Bro . T . C . Edmonds , P . M .

The new W . M . then initiated Mr . W . H . Shiner and Mr . W . R . Itter in excellent style , for which he is to be congratulated . The Auditors' report was then received and approved , coupled with a special vote of thanks to the Secretary and Treasurer . It was unanimously resolved that five guineas be taken from the Benevolent Fund , to be placed on the list of Bro . Arthur Briscoe , as Steward next year for the " Boys . "

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . A beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , to be presented to Bro . G . J . Barnett , the outgoing W . M ., was on view , but he was unavoidably absent . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in eloquent terms . In proposing "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and

Past , " the W . M . remarked that the lodge had been honoured by two of its members , having been invested with collars at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of the province , and he coupled the names of Bro . Frances as an old past officer , and Bro . Arthur Briscoe as a present officer . Bro . Frances suitably replied , observing that if they had more music in the Grand Lodge of the province it would be

more enjoyable and better for its success . Music was always enjoyable , and one could not have too much . The Pro Grand Master had told him that the working of the Mozart Lodge was excellent , and he ( Bto . Frances ) quite agreed with him , and in conclusion he stated that he hoped to be associated with the lodge for many years . Bro . Arthur Briscoe also responded . He said the honour to respond for the Prov . Grand Lodge was new to bim , but

he would do his best to maintain its dignity . He appreciated the kind wishes of the members in giving him such a welcome as a new officer of the province , and he hoped to do something which would be a surprise to the Prov . Grand Lodge , and would also show that the lodge was well to the front in musical and other ways .

Bro . T . T . Phillips , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " slated that as regarded the lodge , it was the toast of the evening . His excellent working that night was a foretaste of what he would do in the future and ne had no doubt that he would be a great success as W . M . and would keep the lodge up . to its great standard in the

pro-. Bio . Flood , on rising to respond , was well received . He thanked the brethren for the great honour conferred upon him and said that whatever he did for tlie lodge would be to the best of his ability . The Woishipful Master gave "The Initiates . " He stated that the lodge had had a large number of initiates in the past year , and he hoped that those who contemplated

joining the . loilge would be ol the right sort and that too much care could not be taken in introducing new members . He was glad to have had two initiates at his installation and he thought they would both make good Masons . Bio . Itter suitably replied , and said that he was proud that he had been admitted into Masonry . Bro . Shiner also responded , and said that he was anxious to get through the other Degrees .

'the W . M ., in proposing the toast ot the Visitors , " stated that they had some distinguished ones present , and they were more than welcome . He coupled the names of Bros ; King , Winter , Wills , and Cams , whom he asked to respond . Bro . King replied . He was always very glad to visit the lodge where one heard splendid music and singing with the ritual , which made it more effective .

Bro . Winter also responded . He congratulated the W . M . on his superb working that night , and with such a good array of officers , he had no doubt that his year of office would be successful and prosperous in every way . bro . Wills also replied . He had watched the W . M . ' s working for years , and he thought the lodge was favoured in having so excellent an officer . Bro . Carns stated that he did not feel like a visitor as he

was formerly a member , but he was glad to be with the members again . He introduced the W . M . to the lodge , and he was proud that he had done so . Ihe W . M . gave " The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . V . I " . Phillips , who , he remarked , had done volumes for the lodge , and brought it to the great success it was . Bro . Phillipsreplied . and said he was theoldest Past Master

of the lodge , which was second to none in the province , and from its progress it would , he ventured to think , be one of the principal ones in the Craft . Bro . Jolly also replied in suitable terms , regretting that their outgoing VV . M ., Bro . Barnett , had not been able to be present that evening . ¦ bro . A . Briscoe also responded in eloquent terms . The next toast was " The Masonic Press , " coupled with the name of our representative , Bro . R . T . West , who responded .

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The hour being late , the following toasts were given together : " The Treasurer and Secretary , " ** The Musical Brethren , " and " The Working Officers . " Bro . T . T . Phillips responded , and paid a great tribute to the musical brethren , who rendered great service to and had made the lodge the great success it was . The officers who had been invested that evening were good

and would keep up the great prestige of the lodge . The Tyler's toast ended a most enjoyable evening . The vocal and musical entertainment was one of the very best , and thoroughly enjoyed by all . The-following took part : Bros . L . R . Dicksee , G . C . Tegetmeier , Wingrove Ives , W . Wesche , Vernon Lee , Stanley Smith , and

Pownall , but special mention should be made of Bros . E , Branscombe , the Rev . H . V . Tyrrel ( reciter ) , Bauhof ' and Stanley Smith , who sang " The Coastguard , " by Bro ! Arthur Briscoe , accompanied by the composer . Bros . Branscombe , Pownall , and Arthur Briscoe presided at the pianoforte .

HAMPTON COURT . Crescent Lodge ( No . 788 ) . —The . last regular meeting for the year was held at the Mitre Hotel , on the 25 th ult ., and was favoured with a full attendance of brethren and visitors , among the latter being Bro . Howard H . Room , Prov . G . Sec , the lodge being very pleased to be favoured with his presence . The members present were

Bros . Chas . Gooding , W . M . ; C . Murray , S . W . ; I . M Stedwell , P . P . S . G . W .. Treas ., as J . W . ; F . W . Bate J . D . ; J . P . Mears , I . G . ; S . Larcomb , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Sec ; E . E . Vinen , Org . ; J . Beeton , P . M ., P . G . S . S . B . E . T . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and Edwin Lee ! Visitors : Bros . W . Dawson , I . G . 1522 ; E . Ames , P . M , S 60 ; and W . Sandle , 1278 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ordinary busness of the lodge was proceeded with , Bro . Edwin Lee being passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The W . M . then suggested that in consideration of it being necessary to call an emergency meeting for the purpose of raising Bro . Lee to

the Degree ot M . M ., he thought it would be a splendid opportunity for carrying out what was suggested last year , namely , an occasion for inviting the ladies . He therefore proposed that such meeting should take place on the first Tuesday in September . It was seconded and heartily supported by Bra . Edwards , P . M ., also by all the members present , and it was agreed that a donation should be given

trom the lodge towards the expenses of the day ' s pleasure . The worthy Treas ., Bro . J . M . Stedwell , P . P . S . G . W ., stated he was pleased to say the lodge funds were in such a healthy condition that he thoueht he could readily give his consent to the amount being voted . The other business of the lodge being disposed of , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting

room , where justice was done to the good things provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bro . E . E . Vinen , Org ., having brought one or two friends to emiven the proceedings with choice songs and music , which were much enjoyed by the brethren . In proposing the toast of < -The Grand Officers , " the W . M . stated they were specially favoured that evening by

the presence of the Prov . Grand Sec , Bro . Howard H . Room . He had promised to be present at the installation ceremony , but was unavoidably prevented from attending , and to make up for that disappointment to the lodge he had kindly honoured 'hem with his presence that evening . They had a fair sprinkling of Grand Lodge Officers amung them in some of their Past Masters , and the toast was

always well honoured when left to them to respond ; they were therefore doubly pleased to have the Prov . Grand Sec . with them . After dwelling upon the excellent manner in which the Grand Officers fulfilled their duties , he asked them to be upstanding , and receive the toast with that enthusiasm which it deserved , and he had much pleasure in coupling the name of Bro . Room with the toast of the

Grand Lodge Officers . Replying to the toast , Bro . Room stated that it afforded him gieat pleasure in being present at the Crescent Lodge once again , and was sorry he was unable to be present at the installation . He was very pleased indeed to find such a marked improvement in the condition and working of the lodge to what it was the last time he attended , two years

ago . He was pleased to see the number of members were nearly double since his last visit , and sincerely hoped that it would continue to flourish as it had done this past two years . The Crescent Lodge was always considered one of the best in the province . It had , however , had its little troubles , which he was glad to know it had quite recovered from , and felc sure it would soon take its old position of

being one of the strongest lodges in the province . He had been greatly pleased with the excellent working , also the ellicirnt manner in which the ritual was carried out . He thanked them for the enthusiastic way in which they had received the toast of the Grand Officers , and could assure them he should take an early opportunity of again visiting the lodge .

The toast of " The Past Masters " was next proposed by the W . M ., and ably responded to by Bros . Edwards , P . M ., and Beeton , P . M . In proposing the toast of " The Visitors / ' the W . M . said they were always pleased to receive them , and were favoured that evening with the presence of Bros . Dr . Dawson , 1522 ; E . Ames , P . M . SCo ; and W . Sandle , 1278 . After some further remarks , he asked them to drink

the health of the visitors , and should ask each one to respond individually , which they did in a very able manner . ^ The remaining toasts of the "Treasurer , " " Secretary , and " Ihe Other Officers" were given by the W . M ., in very flattering terms , and responded to by Bros . J . M . btedivelli Treas . ; a . Larcomb , Sec ; C . Murray , S . W . ; and PE . Vinen , Org . . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a clo = e another enjoyable evening of the Crescent Lodge .

HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . 1001 ) . —The regular monthly meeting ot this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on l'riday , the nth inst ., at which tht following brethren were present : Bros . J . A . Macnab )

W . M . ; W . Davey , S . W . ; A . B . Booty , J . W . ; ff I'hompson , P . M ., treas . ; W . P . Bell , Sec . ; W . »• Turner , I . G . ; J . Wood , Steward ; Wm . Child , Ty ler > H . Bungay , Asst . Tyler ; R . H . Walters , I . P . M . ) J- 'i ' Griffiths , B . A ., P . M . i ; W . T . Marshall , P . M . ; - C . < "