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p , most recherche luncheon then followed , provided in an admirable manner by Bro . J . Selby at the George Hotel . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts had been duly honoured , "The Health of the Newly-installed Master " was proposed in suitable terms . Bro . the Marquis of Granby , in reply , expressed his thanks for the great honour he felt had been conferred upon

him , stating his desire to promote the interests of the Craft , and his intention to attend and carry out the duties of that lodge in which he took an especial interest , his family having been bound up with the Craft generally in that province and that lodge in particular for many years . Alter alluding to the great pleasure he felt at being placed in such a responsible position , and the gratification for the

honour done him , he stated Ins intention of trying to act up to the great and worthy objects inculcated in the various charges to vvhich he had listened . The toast of "The Installing Master" was responded to by Bro . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., who expressed the satisfaction he felt in being permitted to install such an esteemed and highly respected nobleman of the county , and looked

upon that gathering as an augury of success for the coming year , confidently anticipating a substantial increase in numbers and prosperity . " The Past Masters of the Lodge " having been honoured , the toast vvas acknowledged by Bros . New , Freer , and Rev . AV . Langley , ALA ., P . AL , P . P . S . G . W ., the latter of whom alluded to his being one of the founders of the lodge ( along

vvith the worthy host , Bro . Selby ) , and to the happy choice of its name , having regard to the present W . AL being an honoured member of the Manners family . The toasf of "The Visitors" vvas responded to by Bro . E . Holmes , W . M . 279 , who acknowledged the special pleasure he felt as a native of Alelton in responding in that lodge .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —Upwards of 100 of the members of the above lodge and visitors from other lodges attended its meeting on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Alount Pleasant , to meet the esteemed VV . AL , Bro . VV . Busbridge , and assist him in carrying out his heavy night ' s work . The Iodize havim * been ooened .

and the minutes confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for ttve Rev , Canon Scott , the Rev . Green , and Messrs . Denton and Oxley , and proving unanimous , the candidates present vvere initiated . There vvas a full choir , the cultivated and trained singing of which added immensely to the solemnity of the occasion . A candidate vvas then passed , and after certain other lodge business had been transacted , the lodge vvas

closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts followed . Bro . Penfold , P . AL , responded for the toast of "Earl Amherst , P . G . M . ; Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M . j and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in so doing spoke of the strength of the province with its Co lodges , and of the wonderful progress it had made durinsr

the 2 S years his lordship had ruled over it , and assured the brethren that every officer felt it a pleasure , an honour , and a privilege to serve under such genial gentlemen and excellent Alasons as Iiarl Amherst and Bro . Eastes . Bro . Col . E . Hughes , ALP ., LP . AL , proposed the toast of "The W . AL , " and spoke highly of Bro . Busbcidge ' s splendid working since he had filled the chair . Such success

could only be achieved by constant study , and he felt sure that under their Worshipful Alaster ' s gavel they would have a prosperous and memorable year . The VVorshipful Alaster heartily appreciated the kind reception of the toast by the brethren , for it was very cheering to find that one's efforts to give satisfaction vvere recognised . He vvas aware of the ereat resoonsibilitv

attached to the high office he held , and desired above all things to promote harmony and good feeling in the lodge . He especially urged the brethren to attend at the next meeting , which would be a most interesting one , the object oi which he would not then mention . The other toasts were "Thc Visitors , " "The Initiates , " I he Past Alasters , " and " The Officers . " The singing

and reciting were above the average , and the whole affair was most enjoyable . Among the other brethren present were Bros . A . Penfold , I'M ., P . P . S . G . D . H . Alason , P . AI . j R . Edmunds , l-M-J C . H . Lawson , P . AL , Asst . Sec . j E . Denton , ¦ M . and Treas ., P . P . S . G . D . ; F . Barrv . P . AL P . P . G . P .

Dorset j G . H . Letton , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . 1472 , I ' M . ( Hon . ); Rev . Horsley , ALA ., Chap . ; W . C . Taylor , b . W . ; Dr . E . Bryceson , J . W . ; C . Clapham , S . D . ; J . J . Collins , J . D . ; D . K . Somers , LG . ; R . F . Tyler , y-y .-J C . Scantlebury , A . D . C ; J . H . Bull , Asst . Org . ; J- l * arrier and Tavler . Stewards . * . and C . Warren . TvW

Md J . AL Collough , VV . AL , VV . Webber , P . AL , J . 11 . Roberts , P . M . and Treas ., S . E . Southgate , I . P . M ., . 1-Sanderson , P . AL , R . J . Naylor , P . AL , G . F . Taylor , j > , * w ., W . Lawson . J . W ., G . Grant , G . H . Porter , LG ., v > . Lematre , AL Bell , and A . Fenn , of 700 ; F . Anderson , iHti \ erizie

l , v , ' " •j """ su ,, Jjijy ; r . , ; . " ¦ ackmore , 1327 ; W . Forder , 1239 ; G . W . Carter , 35 S j ^•I ' . Gunter , 1076 ; L . Chasteaneuf , W . AL , W . Barnes , vi ; ' r ? nd r * Cla'ke , ot 13 j T . TL Cameron , W . AL 1597 ; Y- Downes , 65 ; TL Kmnipple , 65 ; J . Wallingford , u , ' i * y ° J ' - ' ' cut . W . Simpson , 2193 , * J . Hunter , J . " iicatley , 3299 ; F . Carbett , 1993 ; and L . Sudwortfi , Sri .

SELBY . St . Germain ' s Lodge ( No . 566 ) . —The « •inual festival and installation meeting was held on Friday , < - 12 th mst , at the Crescent . 'The lodge having been . ^'' cu , and minutes read and confirmed , Bro . J . F . s" » M W . AL elect , was presented to Bro . VV . P - "" land , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., for benefit of installation , ne ceremony was most My performed by Bro . Staniland , 0

tl ,. r ,, » - ' 01 which the newly-installed W . AL appointed "yellowing officers : Bros . 11 . Eggleshaw , LP . AL ; W . , l ^ nson , S . AV . ; J . J . Richardson , J . VV . ; Cheesman , S ' l ) A KA G' W * Hudson * l ' - " ^ . ; w - Sykes , li A , i - , ; * oU , J . D . j G . Buckingham , LG . ; Cargill , Ciari , „ u "' Greeves , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Chaplain and " '' y Representative , and W . Rawling , Tylei . loval r , ! i . " , l u ? wh'ch subsequently followed , the usual i'h ,., „ ' •nlc toasts were given and responded to . 1 " G 9 „ M ^ visitors were present : B ros . AL C . Peck , «•li-Umin i iA , d' , Jr' E "S ' i 1- l ' odd , 236 , P . P . S . G . W . ; "all ord , P . M . G ; E . Furnell , W . AL 23 G ; Stoyle , Jl ^ in wft ' ' \ J M « l * w » . * 3 ii ; Nash , 1513 ; anJ J . Loat c ' ' ' crson > l ' - - 3 ; N . Shaw , 630 j

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SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Aliddleton Hotel , when there vvere present Bros . B . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Vandervord , S . W . j C . W . Barnard , J . AV . j Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; F . J . Cumine ,

S . D . j G . J . Glasscock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as J . D . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; R . J . Smith , I . G . ; B . Fearnside , Org . ; J . A . Hobday and VV . Tyler , Stwds . A . VV . Martin , P . G . T . Tyler ; J . F . Harrington , P . AL , P . P . G . P . ; C . Fl ~ . yd , P . M , P . P . A . G . P . ; W . Elam , G . Reed , W . AL Pcacey , J . Pritchard , G . Brown , H . O . Grenfell , J . R . Brightiieli , A . Prevost , L . Warren , I . V .

A . Alason , G . T . Vandervord , H . Brown , jun ., H . Coghill , and VV . T . Darke . Visitors : Bros . C . Walton , S . D ., G . Palmer , P . M . 7 S 1 , W . Tayler , and J . Burdett , of 160 ; G . Thomas , P . AL , P . P . G . Std . Br ., R . Cleghorn , R . Setterfield , and H . Brewer , of 1 S 17 J G . Aloss , P . M . 1 S 51 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; and W . H . Judd , 1734 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes vvere read

and confirmed . Messrs . F . D . Onslow , E . G . Fletcher , and E . TL Taylor were balloted for , and being unanimously elected , vvere afterwards initiated . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . G . R . Dawson , P . AL , for his kindness in presenting to the lodge a portrait of the ALVV . G . AL , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met forthe dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the ioth inst ., when there vvere present , among others , Bros . A . Toulmin , jun ., W . AL ; Lieut .-Colonel R . Cuming , S . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , acting J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . AL , P . P . G . D .,

Ireas ., * Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . AV ., Sec ; Davis , S . D . j and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the by-laws were read . Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . AL , & c , having been elected to represent the lodge at the Jubilee Festival of the R . M . B . I ., a notice of motion to vote the sum of five guineas to that Institution vvas given by the Secretary . Apologies for

nonattendance were received from Bros . W . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . j Capt . Perry , J . W . j and others . A sum of money vvas voted to the " Raymond Thrupp Testimonial Fund . " The lodge vvas then closed . The usual banquet followed . A few toasts vvere given and responded to . Bro . the Rev . S . T . IL Saunders responded on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Ollicers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

WOLVERHAMPTON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 419 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , when there vvere present Bros . Thomas Skett , W . AL ; Fred . T . Beck , S . W . j E . F . Coleman , J . W . ; R . A . Willcock , Treas . j Edwin Berry , Sec . j Harry Allen , S . D .: T . C . Bigwood , J . D . j C . A . Newnham .

D . C . j Wm . Skett , I . G . j T . E . Lowe , and Richard M . Lord , Stewards j Wm . Twist , Tyler j J . Bradney , I . P . M . j R . Gibson , P . M . j G . H . Stanger , P . G . R ., P . M .,- J . Beattie , P . M . j W . Corke , P . AI . j John N . Lester , Sidney Dean , A . C . Skidmore , Thos . Knight , W . B . Mears , Herbert AL Lord , VV . Howell , A . C . Smith , and P . de la Haye . Visitor , Bro . Jas . Seddon , 526 , P . P . G . C .

The lodge , which vvas draped in black , in consequence of the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , was opened , and Bro . C . A . Newnham , P . G . T ., after enumerating the names of many brethren who had lately died in the Province of Staffordshire , adverted to the sudden and unexpected death of the Provincial Grand Master , who , only at their last meeting had been amongst them as

a visitor , full of life and health . He then proposed a resolution to the following effect , which vvas passed unanimously : " The W . AL , officers , and brethren ot St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 419 , most deeply regret the great loss the Province of Staffordshire has sustained by the death of the Right Worthy Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Foster Gough , LL . D . They beg to record their high appreciation of his

earnestness and zeal in the cause and progress of Freemasonry , and offer their condolence to his relatives in their great and sudden bereavement . " It vvas afterwards decided to send a floral tribute to the funeral of the late P . G . M ., and also that the brethren should meet at the Star and Garter , to receive the other brethren of the province previous to joining in the funeral procession . The lodge vvas then closed .

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Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern on the 9 th instant . Among those present were Comps . E . A . Harris , M . E . Z . ; Hardy , H . j Francis Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire , J . j G . Davis , VAL ., S . E . ; Rivers , S . N . j Frye , P . S .,- Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . j Nathan Aloss , L . CC , P . Z . j and Cleghorn , P . Z .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the following elections unanimously took place * . Comps . Hardy , Al . E . Z . j F . Smith , H . j Capt . T . C . VValls , J . j Davis , S . E . j Rivers , S . N . j Harfeld , Treas . j Frye , P . S . j Steadman , ist A . S . , * Blankney , 2 nd A . S . j

and E . Al allett , P . Z . 1023 , Janitor . A Past Principals jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Comps . Harteld , P . Z ,, Treas . j Ellborn , P . Z . j and Staley , P . Z . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet ably catered for by Comp .

Aladell . A few toasts followed , and were given briefly , but to the point , by the Al . E . Z . During the proceedings Comp . F . Smith and others enter tained the companions by some excellent vocal and instrumental selections .

DARLINGTON . Chapter Of Vigilance ( No . 111 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , on Tuesday , thc gth inst ., when there

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were present Comps . T . Watson , Z . j Dr . Hill Drury , H . j and H . A . Massingberd , j . The minutes of the last regular convocation vvere read and confirmed , and Comp . Dr . Hill Drury , P . Z . 52 , Z . elect , vvas then inducted into the chair of First Principal . Comp . H . A . Alassingberd was then installed into the chair of H-, and afterwards Comp . C . H . Backhouse was installed into

the chair of J ., the ceremony in both cases beiner carefully performed by Comp . Hill Drury . The rest of the officers were invested as follows : Comps . VV . C Barron , S . E . j E . Cowper , S . N . ; B . Beckwith , Treas . ; Rev . R . Coulton , P . S . ; J . R . Wilkes , ist A . S . * , C . H . Sharpe , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Luck , P . Z . ; P . P . G . J ., D . of C ; F . ToveyP . Z .

, , Org . ; and T . Prince , Janitor . Ten guineas vvere then voted for the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and a brother proposed for exaltation . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banqueting room to celebrate the annual festival .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held on Thursday , the nth inst ., when there vvas a . heavy night ' s business to get through . There were present Comps . VV . Brown , Z . ; AL Corbett , P . Z ., H . ; William Richardson , J . j Robert Whitfield , P . Z ., as S . E . j Robert Stewart , S . N . j John Boazinan ,

Treas . ; R . H . Holme , P . S . ; VV . Dalrymple , ist A . S . ; B . G . Nichol , as 2 nd A . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; H . Jackson , J . J . Holme , John Spearman , P . Z . 4 S 1 ; R . W . Cummins , Z . 24 ; and others . The ballot vvas taken for five candidates , viz .: Bros . T . VV . Bagnall , 4 S j J . K . Sinton , 4 S j W . C . A . Holzapfel , 48 , * R . B . Carnegy , 2260 j and A . C . Kayll , 2260 ; all of whom being- present , exceot Bro .

] . K . Sinton , were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree by Comp . Wm . Brown , Z ., assisted by Comp . AL Corbett , H ., in a portion of the ritual . The mystical lecture vvas also given very impressively at the completion of the ceremony by the First Principal . The proceedings closed , when an adjournment vvas made to the refreshment room for a short time .

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BRADFORD . The Old York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Freemasons' HaU , Salemstreet , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when Bro . T . Norfolk , W . AL , was supported by Bros . C . Jacob Schott , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W ., I . P . M . j T . H . Pattinson , S . W . j T . E . Greenough , J . W . j F . D . Harrison , M . O . ; M . Hayes , S . O . ; Joseph Wilson , a ? J . O . ; Geo . Althorp , P . AL

, P . P . G . W ., Treas . j J . T . Last , Sec ; Geo . Martin , J . D . j J . Pratt , as I . G . j S . Whiteley , P . AL , P . P . G . D ., Org . j John Hill , Tyler j J . Ingleby , S . A . Auty , and J . B . Fearnley . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Communications from Grand Alark Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge vvere read by the Secretary , when , on the motion of Bro . Althorp , P . P .

G . W ., Treas ., in a few well-chosen remarks , seconded by Bro . Schott , P . J . G . W ., it was resolved— "That a vote of condolence and sympathy be passed and recorded on the minutes on the much regretted death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., Past Grand Warden . " The ballot was taken for Bros . Walter Moxon , Sec . Ooo :

Joseph CliKord , Goo j and Joshua Hill , S . VV . 2330 , which resulted in their favour , and the two former being in attendance , they were advanced to the Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Whiteley , P . P . G . D . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts vvere duly honoured .

NEWBURY . Porchester Lodge ( No . 27 ) . —On Friday , the 12 th inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge , which is the oldest in the Province of Berks and Oxon , was held at the Temperance Hall , when Bro , Richard Canning was installed as VV . AI . for the ensuingycar , the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . Alaurice , P . M . The W . M .

appointed and invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . R . . Maples , LP . AL j W . H . Belcher , S . W . ; F . J . Harrold , J . W . , ; L B . Ingram , M . O . ; H . D . O . Astley , S . O . ; IC . Hill , J . O . ; John Napoleon Day , Treas . ; John Bance , Sec ; George Boyer , R . of AL ; R . H . Hoskins , S . D . ; E . Parfitt , J . D . j H . Knight , I . G . ; G . J . Cosburn , D . C . ; and James Legg , Tyler . It was proposed by Bro . Stephen

Knight , P . AL , Past G . Stwd ., and seconded by Bro . Geo . J . Cosburn , P . AL , P . P . G . M . O ., "That the officers and brethren of this lodge humbly desire to express their deep sympathy with H . K . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Alark Alaster , H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , and H . S . H . the

Princess Alary of Teck , in their heavy bereavement by the much lamented death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , Provincial Grand Masterof Berkshire . " At the conclusion of lodge business the brethren adjourned to the Chequers Hotel , where a banquet vvas admirably served by Bro . Alees , and the usual toasts vvere given and responded to .

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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Russell , W . AL ; Nettleship , S . VV . ; langdon , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor and Treas . j Poole , acting as Sec ; Rashleigh , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; Hurst , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Folkard , Fox , Plummer , Bennett , White , Howard , Harvey , Roberts , Purvis , and F . Reeves . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ol the

last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Plummer having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Harvey having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Harvey was duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first