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Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Edgar Goble , P . G . S . B . England , D . P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; W . Hawkesley , W . M . 257 , P . P . G . C . ; H . G . Giles , P . G . S . ; G . G . Lancaster , P . A . G . S . ; H . W . Smith-Parsons , P . P . G . D . ; 1 . Batchelor , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Jago , S . W . 2074 ; H . Hawkins , W . G . Miller , and the W . Ms , and representatives of nearly all the neighbouring lodges .

Zetland Lodge , No . 561 . The jubilee of the above lodge was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , Guisborough , on the 12 th instant . Bro . W . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was installed W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . W . H . Cowper , P . P . G . W . The newly-eletted W . M . invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . H . Handysides ,

P . M ., l . P . M . ; T . I . Woodcock , P . M ., Dep . l . P . M . ; T . Varty , P . M ., S . W . ; W . T . Harrison , P . M ., J . W . ; T . Scott , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Clarkson , P . M ., Sec . ; R . D . Clayton , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Bramley , P . M ., I . D . ; the Rev . T . T . Lee-Jones , Chap . ; W . T . Newccmbe , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . P . Robinson , P . M ., Org . ; W . Wilks , P . M ., I . G . ; F . Wright , P . M ., and J . Garbutt , P . M ., Stwds . ; and T . Byers , Tyler . At the conclusion the annual banquet took place at the Buck Hotel .

Tyne Lodge , No . 991 . The annual meeting for the installation ceremony of this lodge was held on the 12 th instant , at 4 . 30 p . m ., in the Masonic Hall Buildings , at Wallsend-on-Tyne , when Bio . Geo . Henry Cameron , S . W ., was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Osterfield Jackson , W . M ., the Installing Master , in a very able and impressive manner . There was a large gathering of the brethren of the lodge , and also several visitors from various lodges in the neighbourhood of Tyneside . The following officers were appointed : Bros .

0-terfiiIJJackson , P . M ., l . P . M . ; J . Reid , S . W . ; A . Christopher Messer , J . W . ; Geo . A . Allan , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland , Treas . ; Geo . Turnball , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Sec ; Duncan Buchanan , Asst . Sec ; Martin W . Graham , S . D . ; William Hindmarch , J . D . ; Geo . Blair , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C ; Wm . Lyall , Org . ; Joseph Atkinson , I . G . ; Jas . Macdonald and Joshua A . Brown , Stwds . ; amd W . Meggatt , Tyler . Bro . Wm . Cawthorn , in the name of the officers and brethren of the lodge , then presented the retiring Master , Bro . Osterfield Jackson , with a very handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , with the lodge design ( Father Tyne ' s head ) , beautifully moulded in

gold . Bro . Jackson was much affected at this kindness , and responded in a suitable manner . The design is a true representation of the old " Roman Gad " of Father Tyne , adorned with the typical emblems of this district , viz ., some salmon and nets , a cresset of live coal , and the coal miner ' s implements of labour round the head . It was universally acknowledged that the installation ceremony had been given by Bro . J ackson in a very superior manner . After the lodge ceremony was over , the brethren retired for the annual festival to Bro . Dunwoodie's Station Hotel , Wallsend , where a most pleasant evening was spent in the usual manner amongst Freemasons . The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , London .

Carew Lodge , No . 1136 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Torpoint , on the nth inst . Bro . A . W . Gribbell , W . M ., presided , and was ably supported by Bros . H . J . Palmer , l . P . M . ; S . Clements , S . W . ; W . A . Ward , J . W . ; I . Pearce , P . P . G . Purst ., Chap . ; G . M . Davis , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; T . B . Tresise , P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; S . A . Truscott , S . D . ; H . W . Hayden , J . D . ; F . Granger , I . G . ; L . VV . Hosking , D . C . ; E . Gent , A . D . C . ; R . Kent , Org . ; I . Dawe , S . T . Marsland , S . Furse , and E . W . Kneebone , Stwds . ; and P . H . Lewis , Tyler . The visiting brethren were Bros . W . V . Harris , 230 , P . G . Supt . of Works Devonshire ;

E . Page , W . M . 2 G 55 ; J . J . Leonard , 1212 ; W . Nancarrow , 10 7 1 , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . I . Williams , l . P . M . 230 ; J . Angwin , W . M . 230 ; F . A . Rawling , 1071 and 1164 , P . P . A . G . Sec ; W . W . Harvey , W . M . 1071 ; E . T . Clements , l . P . M . 156 ; J . » Hoyten , Treas . 223 , P . P . G . S . B . Devonshire ; J . White , 1164 , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Easton , 1164 ; W . E . Turner , 407 ; F . H . Williams , J . W . 1071 ; W . Truscott , J . D . 2655 ; C . Smale , S . W . 2655 ; P . E . Wright , I . G . 954 ; W . Sandercock , 420 ; W . J . Harris , S . W . S 93 ; and W . H . Brealey , S . D . S 93 . Bro . G . M . Davis , Treas ., congratulated the brethren on the financial state of the

lodge , which he hoped would be far better at the end of the year . Bro . Tresise made an earnest appeal to the brethren for increased support in aid of the Orphan Funds . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , when the loyal and Masonic toasts were received with much enthusiasm . The toasts were interspersed with songs , sung by Bros . P . J . Wright , A . D . T . Chubb , Rawling , Sobey , Turner , D . Granger , and Angwin , and Bro . J . Hoyten gave a recitation . Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , Bro . E . J . Harrison , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . C . Isler , S . W . ; C . Horst , J . W . ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; F . W . White , J . D . ; G . E . Walker , I . G . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C ; T . E . Newman , Stwd . ; E . I . Bury , Org . ; A . Cox , P . M . ; I . A . Blount , P . M .:

R . Loomes , P . M . ; . H . B . Harding , P . M . ; A . Henning , W . F . Roberts , E . A . Wagstaff , T . Burrell , J . Johnson , W . Taylor , J . H . Thurman , W . E . Peckover , C . Weber , F . Simmonds , W . Goring , E . H . Yexley , L . Danielsson . VV . Panne !! , D . C . Attwater , J . R . White , W . J . Barnes , F . H . Palmer , and G . Fullbrook . Visitors : Bros . H . M . Dove , l . P . M . 19 S 4 ; J . Gardiner , 10 GS ; VV . W . West , S . D . 1 G 62 ; and R . Philip Upton , P . M . 1328 .

After the confirmation of the minutes the first business was to ballot for Mr . Fred Hastings Palmer , a candidate for initiation ; this resulting in his favour , he was duly initialed . The next business was the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , and that honour was unanimously conferred on Bro . C . Isler , S . W . Bro . S . Napper , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Couchman , Tyler . The appointment of an Audit Committee having been made , a Past Master ' s jewe ' , of the usual design and value , was

unanimously voted to the W . M ., as a token of regard and appreciation of his services during the past year . A contribution was made from the lodge fund to assist a distressed brother , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down to a banquet , which was followed by the usual toasts and a programme of music , arranged by Bro . Newman , musical director , which was very much appreciated b y the brethren , Bros . Attwater , Roberts , Isler , Goring , Upton , and others rendering their assistance , Bros . IC . J . Bury and Henning accompanying .

Hampden Lodge , No . 2427 . A meeting of this well-known lodge wis held at Hampden Hous :, St . Pancras , on Tuesday , the ioth inst . There were present Bros . Thos . Moss , B . A ., W . M . ; T . J . Mercer , l . P . M . ; Edgar Gerson , S . VV . ; H . P . Hewson , J . W . ; A . C . Webb , Sec . ; C . A . Underwood , S . D . ; W . E . Catesby , J . D . ; J . Seaman , I . G . ; J . R . Elliot , D . ofC ; W . G . Smith and H . Williams , Organists ; R . D . Cum-mngs , W . M . lS . iw ,

P . M ., P . Z ., father of the lodge , Stwd . ; IIy . Thomas , Tyler ; Allen , Adamson , VV . A . Bowman , Richd . Wheatley , P . J . Haselgiove , VV . P . Von Knoblanch , J . Barns Stone , R . J . Grimswood , Wm . Edwd . Kent , Fred Percy Perren , Fred . Hammond Clark , Jas . Tarran Catesby , Francis Oliver Underwood , Thos . Carmichael , Robt . Cecil Hawkes , Joseph Rogers Ouilter , Geo . Edwd . Williams , Wm . Newby Pennington , Vincent Chester Newman , Wm . J . Smith , Edwin Styles , P . M ., P . Z . ; R . O . Hall .

Geo . Alfred Whitten , Ernest Bensley Styles , Dr . Robert Fredk . Hill , Fredk . Watson , Geo . Schneider , and Wm . Henry Wood . Visitors : Bras . F . H . Webb , W . M . 51 ; A . J . Becker , 2 G 75 ; j . Nash , W . M . 2168 ; W . Briggs , 1615 ; Prof . F . II . Driver , M . A ., P . M . 45 ; H . G . Davies , 10 S 3 ; Thos . Hodgson , 2310 ; A . Chandler , 1305 ; J . Northcott , P . M . 2190 ; W . F . Hillier , P . M . 13 OC ; C . W . Cooper , 1227 ; Richd . Eve , P . G . T . ; H . Kivett , 538 ; and C . Townley , J . W . 2190 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meetin / were read and confirmed . Bro . W . J . Smith was raised in an impressive manner by the W . M ., after which Bros . Whitten , Styles , Dr . H . F . Hill , and F . Watson were passed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Mercer . The ballot was taken for Messrs . H . Wood and G . Schneider , and proved favourable in each case . Bro . R . D . Cummings proposed— " That the sum of 10

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guineas be voted for the Treasurer ' s list at the approaching Festival of the R . M . B . I . " Bro . Mercer seconded , and it was carried unanimously . Messrs . Wood and Schneider were initiated by the VV . M ., and candidates having been proposed , the lodge was then closed . Supper was provided in the dining saloon . The first toast proposed was a little varied from the usual form , it wis given " Our Empress Oueen and the Craft . " "The M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales" followed .

"The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick , the Present and Past Grand Officers . " This toast was coupled with the name of Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . The W . M . spoke of the valuable services rendered by our excellent brother to the Misonic Charities , especially to the Boys ' School at the Centenary , of which upwards of £ 140 , 000 was collected . Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., responded in a glowing extempore oration . We regret our limited space will not enable us to give it in extenw ; we can only give a brief summary . Bro . Eve spoke of the great honour he considered it to be elected to his

high office by the suffrages of the brethren , that it far exceeded the honour of being invested by the hands of the M . W . G . M . ; that it was indeed a different matter to select officers from so many deserving brethren . The aim of Grand Lodge was to have representatives of all the leading professions , arts , and sciences ; thus in Grand Lodge were found the leading men in the Church , the Bar , the united services , medicine , literature , music , and the drama in all its branches . That Masonry , indeed , was cosmopolitan . He spoke of the difficulty experienced by English Masons in obtaining admission to lodges in the United States of America , the severe examination they have to undergo ,

and relating his personal experiences during a late visit . How universal Masonry was in its character need not be said ; it was a well-established fact . " The Craft comprises all sorts and creeds of every country in the world . To all are extended the right hand of fellowship who acknowledge T . G . A . O . T . U ., under whatever form and spirit he may be worshipped , our great exponent and upholder of English Masonry being our M . W . G . M . We had hoped that in another part of our columns we might have been permitted to reproduce this most beautiful exordium on " Freemasonry , " but with the usual modesty of true merit our worthy brother declined to lour and , we are sure , the regrets of our numerous readers .

The l . P . M . gave " The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke eloquently of his Masonic merit . The W . M . responded in felicitous terms . He spoke of the various phases of his Masonic life , of the effectual aid he received from his officers , and of their loyalty to him . He said that efficiency was owing to their regular attendance at the lodge of instruction , which he considered to be the " creche " of the mother lodge . "The Initiates " was given by the VV . M . Bros . Wood and Schneider briefly replied .

At this juncture the Secretary of the Boys'School put in an appearance , and received a hearty welcome . "The Masonic Charities " was given by the W . M . He said the Treasurer of the lodge was going up for the Benevolent Institution , and relied on the kind support of the brethren .

_ Bro . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., replied on behalf of the Charities . He said that , whilst duty compelled him to urge the claims of the Boys' School , he would especially claim their sympathy for the Benevolent Institution . " The Visitors " came next . Bros . Nash and Townley replied . The Officers " was proposed by the W . M . He spoke of the I . P . M ., and , as an

acknowledgment of his valuable services , he presented to him , in the name of the lodge , a Past Master's collar and jewel . At this late hour of the evening the l . P . M . responded briefly , but effectively , thanking the brethren for their kindness . The Tyler ' s toast brought the f JStive meeting to a close . It was a most enjoyable , intellectual evening ; the work in the lodge by the W . M , and his officers was excellent , and the hearty welcome accorded to the visitors and the varied entertainment provided was universally appreciated .

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St . Botolph ' s Chapter , No . 272-The installation festival of this chapter took place at Boston , on the !< 3 th instant . Comp . W . G . B . Dickinson was installed M . E . Z ., and the other officers invested were Comps . C . Lucas , H . ; W . Fletcher , J . ; Fred Blanchard , S . E . ; W . Newton , S . N . ; 1 . Iutwood , P . S . ; W . Kitwood , ist A . S . ; E . A . Bonnor , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Slater , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . H . Gregory , P . Z ., Org . ; and T . Ward , Janitor . A banquet took place at the Peacock and Royal Hotel in the even ng .

Royal Lebanon Chapter , No . 493 . The annual installation meeting took place on the ioth instant , at the Bell Hotel , Gloucester , when there were present Comps . A . V . Hatton , P . Z ., P . P . G . I . ; H . S . Crump , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., D . C ; - ; VV . C Ferris , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; B . London , E . Lea , P . P . A . G . S ., I . P . Z . ; C G . Clarke , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; R . F . Pomeroy , Treas . ; T . Robins , P . G . S . B ., J . j S . MillardP . P . G . Std . Br .. M . E . Z .: H . 1 . Gadd . S . N .

, W . Hobbs , S . E . ; S . J . Brendon , A . S . ; H . Weale , C . Jones , P . G . D . C , H . ; W . Edwards , P . S . ; H . J . R . Braine , N . Philpott , G . A . Baker , A . Vick , E . Cox and F . Hole , Stwds . ; W . Sparks , C . B . Barnes , J . Newth , G . Embrey , C . W . Poole , A , Hardman , J . Crofts , G . Kent , W . J . Lifton , VV . Dancey , and H . A . Dancey . Visitors Comps . G . W . Henley , M . E . Z . S 39 ; E . G . Woodward , W . J . Vaughan , Concord , Kimberley , South Africa ; and G . Pike , P . Z . S 39 P . P . G . S . N .

, The Installing Principals were Comps . W . C . Ferris , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; Millard , and Robins . The officers invested were Comps . S . Millard , M . E . Z . ; E . Lea , I . P . Z . j T . Robins , H . ; Conway Jones , J . ; W . Hobbs , S . E . ; H . J . Gadd , S . N . j R . F . Pomeroy , Treas . ; W . Edwards , P . S . ; S . J . Brendon , ist A . S .: H . R . J . Braine , 2 nd A . S . ; H . S . Crump , P . Z ., D . C . ; G . H . Goold , Org . ; F 5 Hole and E . Cox , Stwds . ; and B . Doyle , Janitor .

One of the most interesting parts of the ceremony was the presentation to the I . P . Z ., Comp . E . Lea , of an illuminated address as a slight return for the arduous and attentive manner in which he had conducted the chapter during the two years he had ruled as First Principal . The presentation was made by the M . E . Z ., ably supported by Comps . Clarke and Hatton . All spoke of the great financial and numerical success atuined during 1898 . Comp . Lea , who was visibly affected , suitably thanked the subs : rib : rs for their token of esteem . The address was as follows : " Royal Lebanon Chapter , No . 493 . To E . Comp , HLeaP / C Asst

. , .., P . I ., . G . Soj .: We , the undersigned , desire to express to you our grateful thanks and appreciation of your services to this Chapter during the two years ( 1 S 97-S ) that you filled the chair of First Principal . In Januiry , 1 S 97 , the Chapter numbered 29 , but under your generous and active guidance it has more than doubled its membership , being now 63 strong . We ask you to accept this as a slight acknowledgment of the estimation in which you are held by every member of the Chapter , and we pray you may long be spared to guide , assist , and counsel us . —Yours faithfully and fraternally " ( here followed the signatures of the officers and members of the chapter ) . I'he address was the work of Como . W . I . Lifton .

King Edwin Chapter , No . 660 . The annual installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Malton , on the to' . h instant , when Comp . J , W . Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., was installed as M . E . Z . for the ensuine year ; Como . I . Buckle . P Z .. P . P . G . Std . Hr .. a «

H . ; and Comp . R . G . Lucas , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., as J . The M . E . Z . afterwards appointed the following officers : Comps . John Hudson , P . P . G . H ., I . P . Z . ; S . Ridire n ' - ' , ;?; A Z -E >! T * M ' Goldl ' * az " P-P-G- Std - Br - S-N - i W . J . Marshall , r & ' & 9 " /* . * i , D- Tinley' , st A-S * - J" T R filler , 2 nd A . S . ; ti . Hornsey D . C ; and W . Stockdale , J anitor . '