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"The Installing Alaster and Past Masters" vvas next proposed by the W . M ., who said it was a most pleasing duty , and , in very choice language , placed a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel upon Bro . A . J . Tajlor's breast . Then followed the toasts of "The Treasurer ancl Secretary , " and that of "The Officers , " both of vvhich vvere

responded to . Between the toasts an exceedingly well-arranged programme vvas rendered by Aliss Ethel Winn , Aliss Fcathcrsby , and Bros . J . Budd , J , J . Cantle , and J . Kift . A most pleasant and enjoyable evening was concluded b y the Tyler ' s toast .

Brixton Lodge ( No . i 949 ) .-This flourishing lodge helditsinstallationmeetingat the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Saturday , the 6 th instant , when there was a good attendance , notwithstanding that several members and visitors were absent owing to illness . The members present included Bros . W . Kirkland , W . AL ; A . Jones , S . W . j R . Poore , P . AL , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . AL , P . P . G . S .

0 f VV . Middx ., Sec . j J . J . Newland , S . D . j J . Hicks , J . D . j G . Daunton , D . C . ; E . F . Gye , Org . j K , Bowman , P . M ., Stwd . ; H . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . j R . Evans , P . AI . j W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Newland , F . A . Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Mon . j J . Arnold , B . Bramble , C . Lamb , VV . G . Daker , Geo . R . Langley , W . M . 23 S 1 ; R .

Kingsbury , P . M . 166 S j C . Reeve , P . AL ISIGJ A . R . W . Powles , 1901 , * T . S . Newall , S 60 ; J . W . Stevens , 2234 ; S . Burridge , S . W . j E . A . Thomson ; G . M . Moore , iun ., 1535 ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 2381 . Lodge having been opened , the minutes vvere confirmed , and Bros . Haine , Gaulder , Joseph , and Farnell were passed to the Second Degree . A very satisfactory balance-sheet

was adopted , after which Air . F . Daw vvas initiated , Bro . R . Poore , P . AL , Treas ., then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . A . Jones as VV . AI . in a hi ghly creditable and impressive manner . The following officers were appointed , those present being invested : Bros . J . Bott , S . W . ; J . J . Newland , J . VV . ; R . Poore , P . AL , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . AL , Sec ; J . Hicks , S . D . ; Daunton , LD . ; Inelis .

I . G . j R . T . Bowman , P . M ., D . C ; E . F . Gye , Org . ; D . Hamilton , Stwd ; and Potter , Tyler . One of the first duties of the W . M . was to present Bro . Kirkland , I . P . M ., vvith a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and collar and jewel in recognition of his able services as Alaster during the past year . On the motion of Bro . Lovegrove , P . AL , a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with Mrs .

Shadwell H . Clerke in the irreparable loss of her husband , and the same vvas directed to be conveyed to her b y letter . Lodge vvas closed and a banquet followed , which vvas presided overby Bro . Kirkland , LP . AL , the W . AL having been obliged to leave owing to domestic affliction . Ihe usual loyal toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Kirkland , LP . AL , proposed "The Health of the

VV . AL , and said he vvas sorry to have to propose it under such unfavourable circumstances , for Bro . Jones , W . AL , bad the misfortune to lose his dear mother a short time ago and his wife and children vvere still ill , although progressing favourably . He was sure it vvas a great disappointment to the W . M . not to be with them . In Bro . Jones they selected a worthy brother to be W . M ,, and one with whom they had

been associated for some years . He knew the W . AL to be well up in the ritual and landmarks of the Order , and the members would not regret having elected him . He vvas but expressing the feelings of all when he said their W . M . had the sympathy of all the members , who trusted he would be long spared to be vvith them . " The Initiate " vvas next given , and responded to by Bro .

Daw , after which Bro . Lovegrove , P . M ., proposed "The LP . AL , " and said it was unusual for a brother to be in the chair on two successive installation nights . On the present occasion Bro . Kirkland appeared as LP . M ., and they wished him a successful year in that office . Bro . W . Kirkland , I . P . M ., thanked the brethren for the manner in vvhich they had received the toast . Bro . Lovegrave had told them of three distinguished brethren who

were born on the Oth February , the date on vvhich they had met , but he ( the LP . AL ) would let them into another secret , micfi was that although he had passed through his year of mice as VV . AL he had not yet seen his tenth birthday-for he was born on the 29 th February . He thanked them all most sincerely for the manner in which they had received "im and for their support and assistance during the past year .

Uro . G . R . Langley , W . AI . 2381 , in acknowledging" The visitors , returned thanks for the cordiality of their reception . He thanked the Brixton Lodge for permitting a lodge pl instruction to be worked under it , and as the Secretary " was his dut y to thank the mother lodge for the large amount of support received from the members . Taking the ) Mr through the averatre attendance had been iS . vvhich

*« good for a suburban lodge , and it showed that if they •""¦ " - ' not giving the brethren knowledge they were interestili i ) '" someivnat- They were also proud in respect to th u . ntvo * Association , and it was some little credit tc •"e Brixton Lodge that in a few years that Association had j p . j'P l' 5 ° o to the Charities . He congratulated the ••'" . on the creditable year he had had , and was pleased

wy the ofiicers who were working up were the most " •gular attendants at the lodge of instruction . " [ os . Powell , p . p . G . Supt . of Works Mon ., * Kingsbury , ¦ ; , V , i and others also replied . « ' ¦!« Insta int Alaster , Treasurer , and Secretary , " pj £ nL 7 , ' ffwn by the ( . P . M ., who thanked Bro . R . ¦„ A' . * . ' •>for having performed thc installation

cere-MrrMf 1 s ' '' l nave uecn pleased to have done it ne ™ ' bcen tD 0 kus y > an ( l could not fiive the time weri .-7 ' ° do "t anything like it should bc done . They del ? M ! , t 0 liro U l > oorc > VM - > for havin £ P . " inann » '" p ceremony in such a grand and impressive in j ?*' ; With Bro . Poore , P . M ., as Treasurer , they were Wu-t vvl •, nanc , al position than they had ever been in the L'rm ' ,. j ., vas '" Krcat measure due to him . Bro . Love-ITrove | J \\ i "« K lcaL nicdsuii ; uuc iu mill . uiu . L .

OVO-^ alwav ' s MI * ' ^ cc * ' was the fat ,, er ° 1 'be lodge , and was esiwi , "' fJ to give them the benefit of his advice and latest- c ' whlch tney noped would be extended to the u '^ for to tbe chair . re Sartietl il °° ' ' ' . > Treab ' *> returned thanks . As cc 'tainlv i 1 lnsta ation ceremony , it vvas one thing he upon it T a delight > n , for any Past Alaster must look ' ^ as not 1 a S - rcat pnvile B e to be the Installing Alaster . ft rather so W ' u 1 , oweve 1 ' that lie should be so , for he would ; cl ttuinsit a V * M- install his successor , but under the ' « ces the LP . AL had explained , he undertook the

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duty . With regard to the Treasurership , the LP . AL had been pleased to estol his virtues , but it was within their recollection that Bro . Kirkland , LP . AL , was'Treasurer for some time , and although they had made a great improvement during the past year , the LP . AL vvas the one to commence the career of success . Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec , responded , and referred

to the loss the Craft had sustained by the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke . They owed a great deal in that lodge to the late Grand Secretary , and he hoped that du ing the present Mastershio the members would cndcivuur to make the Brixton Lodge

second to none in the South of London . "The Officers" was given , and the Tyler ' s toast then closed an enjoyable evening . Bro . Arter presided at the pianoforte during the evening , and several brethren assisted in the musical programme , including Bros . Cranch , Court , and Gye .

^ Esculapius Lodge ( No . 24 io ) .-The ordinary meeting of this lodge took place at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . A large number of members sent apologies for their absence in consequence of professional engagements , among them being Bros . Lennox-Browne , F . CAL , P . M . ; F . Ernest Pocock , AI . D ., P . AL ; W . Ernest Dring , P . M . ; H . Naunton DaviesP . AL ,

, Steward ; H . W . Kiallmark , P . M . ; and others . The following ofiicers , members , and visitors vvere present : Bros . J . Brindley James , P . M ., VV . M . ; Thomas Dutton , M . D ., P . AL , as LP . AL and Sec , Deputy Inspector-General Matthew Coates , AI . D ., R . N ., P . AL , as S . VV . ; Deputy Inspector-General Belgrave Ninnis , M . D ., R . N ., P . M ., J . VV . ; Jacob Pickett , AI . D ., S . D . ; G . Crawford Thomson .

M . B ., J . D . ; Anthony Nutt , I . G . j N . E . Vorke Davies j Alfred Heald P . AL 163 ; A . J . Phillips , 463 ; W . Molesworth St . Aubyn J . W ., 2369 ; and C . AL Simpson , AI . D ., 1056 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read , when Bros . Herbert G . Blackmore and Lewis Lewis were raised to the exalted Degree of Alaster Alason by the W . AL in an

impressive manner . Bros . Alontague Cheale , Frank Reid , Edward Stock Bell , and Clifford Luxmore Drew vvere passed to the Second Degree , vvhich ceremony was performed in an able way by the W . AL Bro . Surgeon-Alajor William G . Black , F . R . C . S . Ed ., ALR . C . S . Eng ., 1 ( S . C ) , vvas elected a joining member . The founder ' s jewel was approved , and much admired by the members .

Alter other tormal business had been gone through , the lodge vvas closed . In the after-dinner speech , the Worshipful Master alluded in most feeling terms to the much lamented death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , stating it vvas only two months ago at that festive board he alluded to the happy

event of the Prince ' s engagement to Princess Alay of Teck . The sad loss Masonry has also experienced in the untimely death of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , who vvas an hon . member of the / Esculapius Lodge , and who only last October consecrated the lodge in so beautiful a manner that it will for ever remain in the memory of those who vvere present , was also mentioned .

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ALDERSHOT . Panmure Lodge ( No . 723 ) . —The installation of Bro . C . F . Roelich as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , tbe yth inst ., Bro . R . Eve , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Treas ., very impressively performing the ceremony . There vvas a large attendance of brethren of thc lodge and visitors , including- Hros . W . Sowdon ,

P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . S . Hickleyl P . AL , P . P . S . G . D . R . Glasspool , P . AL ; J . H . Askham , P . AL , P . P . A . G . D . of C . Surrey ; W . L . Coulson , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . Lehmann , P . M . ; C . Bateman , P . AL ; A . Savile , P . M . ; S . Rowe , VV . AL , and W . Blyth , P . AL , of 17 S 0 ; Leslie , P . AL ; and others . The W . M . invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . A . Savile ,

LP . AL ; W . VV . Allingham , S . W . ; VV . Ridge , I . W . ; R . Eve , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Voud , P . AL , Sec . ; G . VV . Reeves , S . D . ; T . Wells , J . D . ; F . J . W . Savile , LG . ; E . Holderness and J . J . Kennett , Stwds . , * and W . Burns , Tyler . Ten guineas vvere voted to each of the Masonic Charities . A banquet followed , a recherche repast being served b y Bro . Stone .

BIRMINGHAM . Forward Lodge ( No . 1180 ) . —The installation meeting ot this lodge took place on Alonday , thc 1 st inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , New-street , when Bro . J . T . Harcourt was installed into the chair of K . S . There were many distinguished brethren present , including Bros . R . Barber , P . G . S . B . j F . Fowler , P . A . G . Sec . ; J . AloffattP . P . G .

, Reg . ; J . IL Hawkes ; G . N . Alilward , P . G . S . 15 . ; E . Pritchard , P . P . A . G . P . ; J . Rooker , 925 ; T . Clulee , LP . AL 504 ; J . Evans , 1246 ; \ V . G . Hirons , W . M . 1431 ; T . Bott , P . M . 1031 ; W . Shilcock , VV . AL 473 ; A . Woods , W . M . 925 ; J . H . Simpson , P . M . 1520 ; W . G . Smith , S . W . 473 ; G . H . . Middleton , S . W . ioi ( 5 ; G . H . Thomas , 71 ; VV . Blower , 1520 ; and VV . Francis , 1792 .

Hie installation ceremony vvas conducted by Bro . W . Hiilman , P . P . G . P ., in a most impressive manner , which contributed very much to the enjoyment of those present . The charges to the VV . AL and Wardens were given by Bro . Hobday , P . M ., and Bro . Cole , P . P . G . P ., respectively , and that to the brethren by thc Installing Alaster . 1 he brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , after

which the toasts of "The Oueen " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were proposed by the VV . M ., whe spoke in very feeling terms of the great loss the Masonic brotherhood had sustained in the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence , and lie asked the brethren , as a mark of respectful sympathy , to receive these toasts in silence . The toast of "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest ol the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , " was next proposed ,

and , in alluding to these distinguished brethren , the W . AL said he had had the privilege of attending Grand Lodge and seeing the manner in which the Pro G . AL presided , and he could assure the brethren that everything was carried out in a splendid manner and in a truly Alasonic spirit . 'Ihe toastof the P . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , " was next proposed by the VV . AL , who , after alluding to the affection in which his lordship was held by all the Warwickshire brethren , said he considered it a privilege that Lord

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Leigh vvas still able to preside over the Provincial Grand Lodge . The toast vvas drunk vvith the utmost enthusiasm . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of Bro . J . T . Collins , D . P . G . AI ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and said he vvas very proud to have such a distinguished array of Prov . Grand Officers at his

installation , and he considered it an honour conferred not only upon himself , but also upon the lodge . The splendid work done by these distinguished brethren would always endear them to the hearts of Warwickshire Masons , and it gave him the greatest pleasure to propose their health , especially as there were several P . P . G . Officers amongst the Past Alasters of the lodge .

This toast was replied to by Bro . Aloffatt , P . P . G . R ., and Secretary to the Board of Charity Stewards of the province . After speaking of the pleasure he had experienced during the evening both in the lodge and banqueting room , he made a strong appeal to the brethren on behalf of the forthcoming Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and hoped they would strengthen his

hands as Charity Steward by assisting him to the best of their ability , so that the Province of Warwickshire might be worthily represented on that occasion . Bro . E . T . Pritchard , W . AL Lodge of Light , also responded , and congratulated the brethren on having elected so worthy a Alason to the Alaster ' s chair . Bro . E . A . Smith , S . W ., then gave the toast of " The

W . AL of the Forward Lodge , " and said he considered that the toast of the evening , for al ! knew what a splendid Alason he had always proved himself to be , and vvere assured that he would leave his mark upon the records of the Forward Lodge . It was within the recollection of all how well and worthily he had filled every office that had been assigned to him , and he could assure the W . M . that it was

with the utmost pride and pleasure that the brethren had elected him their W . M . The Worshipful Alaster , in reply , thanked the S . W . and brethren for the hearty manner they had drunk his health , and assured them that he would look back upon that night as one of the proudest and most eventful of his life . He impressed upon the younger brethren the necessity , if they

wished to rise in the Cralt , to make themselves perfect vvith the grand Masonic ritual , so that at any time they were called upon they would be able to take part in the ceremony . The Worshipful Alaster in very felicitous terms then proposed "The Health of the Installing Alaster and Past Alasters of the Forward Lodge , " and . said how pleased he vvas at being installed by the father of the lodire , who cave

solmuch of his time and ability for the benefit of the brethren . The impressive manner in vvhich the ceremony was performed would never bc effaced from his memory , and made him feel more than ever the responsibilities that rested upon him as VV . M . The Installing Alaster , in reply , spoke of the satisfaction it gave him to install one who had so well and worthily

worked his way up , and he could assure him of the support of each of the Past Alasters . 1 he next toast proposed by the Worshipful Master was that of " The Visitors . " He said he felt proud at having such a noble array of visitors , and he could assure them they vvere heartily welcome . Several distinguished brethren responded , includinir Bros .

Rooker , Shillcock , Clulee , who congratulated the brethren upon the happy choice they had made in their present W . M ., and also upon the splendid working they had had the privilege of witnessing in the lodge room . The toast of "The Officers" then followed , and was responded to by Bro . Stephens , J . VV ., who assured the brethren he felt proud in serving under such a W . M .

Bro . Grove , LG ., also responded , and assured the W . AL that each and every officer had made up their mind to make his year of office a happy and successful one . The Tyler ' s toast then followed . The following is the list of ollicers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . T . Harcourt , W . AL ; T . VV . Siddaway , LP . M . ; 1 .- A c . „ :. u c \\ J . u r- c . __ i 1 ... ' 1 . r . ' oiiiiiu \ j

u .. r .. , . J . > v . j IN . . oicpnens , j . w . j Kev . K . Rigden , Chap . ; E . P . Cole , P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; F . Hobday , Charity Steward ; H . H . Clulee , Sec . ; E . VV . Kitchinir . S . D . ; H . Read , J . D . ; W . Hiilman , P . P . G . P ., D . C . ; T . N . Bladon , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; C . W . Grove , I . G . J J . C . Grinsell and VV . H . Cooper , Stwds . j A . VV . Butcher , Std . Br . j and J . G . Trevitt , Tyler .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Darley-strect , on Thursday , the nth inst ., when Bro . E . Pearson Peterson , W . AL , was supported by Bros . S . A . Auty , LP . AL j John Niven , S . W . j J . T . Last , J . W . j S . A . Bailey , P . AL , Chap , and Charity Representative : C . H . Ellis . Treas . :

J . II . Fearnley , Sec . , * J . Aloilon , as S . D . j J . Thornton , as J . D . j S . Robinson , I . G . j G . Root , Tyler ; Alfred Stephenson , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . j T . VV . Holmes , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., Org . j G . Althorp , P . AL , P . P . G . P . j J . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j and R . S . Hird . Visitors . * Bros . A . T . Akeroyd , P . AL IJIO , P . P . G . D . C . Salop j C Dean , S . W . I 1034 ; J . Coates , S . D . 302 ; O . Lamb , J . D .

1 C 4 S ; J . Tilley , Co j j H . T , Galpine , , 6 ou , * \ V . Smith , 101 SJ and Wm . Sparke , 1211 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , ths ballot was taken for Alessrs . J . Bland , Hirst , and J . A . Drake , and proved unanimous in their favour , and Alessrs . Hirst and Drake , being in attendance , were initiated , the former by the W . AL , and the latter by

Bros . Bailey , P . AL , and Althorp , P . AL , P . P . G . P ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Last , J . VV ., and the charge given by Bro . Niven , S . VV . Several current accounts were directed to be paid , and apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several of the ollicers and brethren , after which the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall for refreshment , the

W . M . presiding . Alter the toast of " The Queen and thc Craft" had been honoured , " The Initiates " was proposed by Tiros . Fearnley and Morton , and responded to Oy Bros . Hirst and Drake respectively . " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Auty , LP . M ., who gave them a very cordial welcome to the

lodge . Ihe toast was responded to by Bro . Akeroyd , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , and several other visitors . Bro . Akeroyd proposed " The W . AL" in felicitous terms , and complimented the lodge on the Masonic lectures which the W . AL had introduced , and which had afforded thc