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lowing officers : Bros . G . S . Shotton , I . P . M . ; Thos . Potter , P . M ., as S . W . ; G . Robson , J . W . ; L . Inkster , acting S . D . ; J . A . Hall , acting J . D . ; John Hunter , I . G . ; E . J . Gibbon , P . P . G . O . Northumberland , Organist ; and The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . read a letter from Bro .. J . G . Tulloch , P . M ., Sec . 431 ,
asking that Bro . VV . T . Pelton might be passed to the Second Degree that night as he had to go to sea , and the YV . M ., Bro . Ward , of that lodge , was from home . The YV . M ., Bro . Thompson , said he would have pleasure in complying with the request of Bro . 'Tulloch , everything being in order , and the candidate prepared to undergo the examination . Bros . J . Emmerson , David Dadswell , and VV . T . Pelton
were afterviards passed to the Fellow daft Degree by Bro . J , T . VVilson , P . M ., Bro . Geo . Robson , J . W ., giving the working tools very impressively . Bros . J . Dobbym , T . M . Young , and VV . H . Wig ham were then raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Roddam , P . P . G . P . The YVorshipful Master reported to the brethren that in response to a summons he , accompanied by Bros . Thos .
Coulson , P . G . J . D ., YV . M . 1970 ; T . G . Mabane , P . P . G . J . D ., D . of C . 240 ; and J . T . VVilson , P . M ., had attended a special meeting of Grand Lodge , held for the purpose of considering the proposed alterations to the Book of Constitutions . He mentioned that several points more particularly interesting to provincial brethren were brought forward , and though in many cases the proposals did not meet with the approval of the Board of General Purposes , they
were carried by Grand Lodge . This was principally owing to the good attendance of the brethren from the provinces , and their acting in unison . The result of the revision of the Constitutions , so far as the meeting lasted , was on the whole satisfactory to the provincial brethren . The W . M . afterwards announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland would be held at Berwick on the 30 th inst . ; afterwards a " kettle " would be held , and invited as many of the brethren as cculd make it convenient to accompany
him . The lodge was then closed in harmony , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . LANCASTER . — -Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 11 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum , the Worshipful Master , Bro . Benjamin Gregson , occupying the chair of K . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
read and confirmed , a long discussion took place relative to the probability of the lodge room having to be vacated at a short notice , consequent on structural alterations at the Athenaeum Buildings . The existing Committee , appointed a short time ago to look after other suitable premises , was enlarged by the addition of the Wardens and Past Masters , in order that immediate steps may be taken for securing other premises . After the usual proclamations the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn
prayer . DUDLEY . —Royal Standard Lodge ( No . 498 ) . — The members of this lodge held their installation meeting on Wednesday , the nth inst ., when Bro . Geo . J . Westbury , P . M . 573 and 529 , P . S . G . D . Worcestershire , was again installed into the chair of K . S . There was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge ,
and amongst the visitors present were Bros . A . I < . Godson , D . P . G . M . Worcestershire ; J . Loxdale Warran , P . S . G . W . Warwickshire ; C . F . Pidcock , P . S . G . W . Worcestershire ; A . | . Warren , P . Chap ., Foochow , China ; R . Broomhall , P . M . 564 , P . P . G . Reg . Worcestershire ; E . Turner , P . M . 252 . P . P . G . J . D . ; J . F . Roberts , P . M . 529 . P . P . G . J . D . ; Thomas Brettell , P . M . 252 , P . P . G . D . C ;
T . Troman , P . M . 573 . P-P-G . Org . ; G . M . Wynne , P . M . 529 , P . P . G . Purst . ; VV . E . Walker , P . M . 252 ; E . Stringer , W . M . 564 ; YV . B . Williamson , W . M . 529 ; J . Joseland . P . M . 529 ; R . Stevenson , J . D . 252 ; W . Perry . J . D . 5 * 4 ; and Bros . J . VV . Weldin , 529 ; D . Cole , 564 ; and J . F . Bland , 564 . Letters wishing the lodge every success and regretting their inability to attend , were read from Bro . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P .,
Prov . Grand Master Worcestershire , from Bro . George Taylor , P . P . S . G . W ., Provincial Grand Secretary , and numerous other brethren of the province . The ceremony of installation was most abl y and efficiently performed by Bros , Wm . Masefield , P . M . 252 , P . G . Std . Br ., and George King Patten , P . M . 49 S , P . P . G . Supt . of Works . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , and a very enjoyable evening . was spent .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( No . 829 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the loth inst . at the Black Horse Hotel , when Bro . J . Coombes , W . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of K . S . as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Parsons , W . M ., P . G . Org . Kent , and after the minutes of the previous
meeting had been passed , a candidate for the Third Degree was raised by the W . M . in a most efficient ' manner . Bro . T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Kent , then proceeded with the installation , and after the new W . M ., Bro . Coombes , had been saluted , he invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . R . Britten , S . W . ; Jas . H . Etheridge , J . -VV . ; T . Hastings , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Moulder , P . M .,
gp ? - ; H . G . Grenner , S . D . ; W . Ivery , J . D . ; J . W . akmner , I . G . ; G . Scton , D . C ; and R . Anson , P . M ., Wine Steward . , Bro . Hastings then concluded the ceremony by reciting the three charges excellently well . On the motion of Bro . L . Etherid ge , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Kent , the sum of ten guineas was voted to Bro . Eastes's list for the Building
1 und of the Boys'School , and a handsome P . M . 's jewel Was presented to Bro . Parsons as a token of the esteem of the lodge , and also as some recognition of the services rendered b y him as W . M . during the past year . tiro . Parsons having returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a recherche banquet , admirabl
y served by Bro . Gregorv , the host . Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . M . pfft' P . M . and P . P . G . Org . Kent ; Dr . F . Spurrell , £ . M and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; J . Gore , P . M . ; VV . t- ritchett , P . M . 1623 and P . P . G . Org . Herts ; R . Challoner , ' ;?¦ " 78 ; T . Hotteyman , YV . M . 1536 ; j . YVhiteheart , Mo „ i ! ; - Monl < > P-M- ' ° 7 ! J- TO PP . ' 536 ; W . H . S ° " . < 6 g ; and Bros . E . Lewis , Jos . Leech , C Kent , Tafff . ' . , ' i M APPleton , J . Judge , W . Etheridge , A . ( FreemfsoJ ) . ' " " a" ° f the lod ffe ' C' J ° " y ' '
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Afterthe usualloyaland Grand Lodge toasts , Bro . Parson's name was cuupled with that of the " Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in response said he felt proud to have his name coupled with such grand Masons as Lord Holmesdale and Bro . Eastes ; the more of whom he saw , the more he honoured and admired them . It was a great honour to him when in the position of a Grand Officer , and he had great pleasure in returning them his hearty
thanks for the toast . He then proposed the toast of the W . M ., and in so doing said he felt sure that Bro . Coombes would carry out the duties of W . M . to their satisfaction . He had known Bro . Coombes for some time as as a good earnest mason , and now that after passing through most of the subordinate offices in the lodge , he had arrived at the chair , he felt sure that under his rule the lodge would go on and prosper .
The YVorshipful Master responded . After thanking the brethren for the toast , he said when he joined the lodge he had noideaofpromotion , not thinking himself able to manage its concerns , but he had been encouraged toput his shoulder to the wheel , and all he now asked of the brethren was to give him their assistance , and if they did , he , aided by the experience of the Past Masters , had no fear of the result .
Ihe toast of "The Visitors" having been responded to by Bros . Challoner , Pritchett , Holleyman , Monk , and Jolly , that of " The Past Masters" followed ,-andin response Bro . Gore thanked the brethren personally for many acts of kindness to him during his connection with the lodge . Bro . Parsons said he had been a Past Master only a few minutes , but was exceedingly pleased to be included in their ranks .
Bro . Paget felt great pleasure in responding , because it brought forcibly to his mind the time when he first occupied the chair of their lodge as its YV . M . It was in the year 1 S 66 , and for many years afterwards he was a constant visitor . Circumstances for a time prevented his attendance , but now that he had renewed his connection with it he hoped to be with them for many years to come . As to the Past Masters hesawaround him , someof whom he had himself
initiated into freemasonry , he was proud to say that neither he nor they had ever regretted it . All that the Past Masters desired was to cement the good feeling and brotherly love that at present existed in the lodge , and help an aspiring brother to the height of his ambition . As Bro . Jolly had said in his speech " they did not live for themselves alone . " No , as Masons they helped the distressed , and soothed the afflicted , and as in the grand economy of
nature the modest yet sweet scented violet bloomed often unnoticed by the hedgerow , so in Masonry did Charity , in quiet , and unobserved , pour forth its balm into the wounds of sorrow and distress . Might such noble attributes be transmitted throughout the lodge from generation tu generation . Dr . Spurrell spoke of the grand result of the appeal of their P . G . M ., Lord Holmesdale , to the Masons of Kent for the
Boys School , and said ihe outer world now saw that Masons were not simply " worshippers of Bacchus , " but built up for themselves noble and enduring moments by their unselfish , and in many cases self-denying charity . Bros . Hastings , Etheridge , Aloulder , and Hanson having briefly replied , "The Officers , " "Masonic Press , " and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were of the most harmonious and genial character .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the evening of the 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athen .-euin . There was a large attendance of brethren , as well as many visitors , including Bros E . Simpson , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; VV . Longmiie , P . Prov . D . of C ; B . Gregson , W . M . 2 S 1 ; J . Cults , VV . AI . 1051 ; John Atkinson , P . M . 281 ; P . Ms . John barrow , Robert
VVolfenden , James Ellershaw , James Taylor , Henry Hartley , and others . The lodge having been opened by Bro . H . Hortley , the chair was afterwards taken by the Installing Officer , Bro . J . Atkinson , P . M . 2 S 1 , and Bro . J . E . Oglethorpe , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bros . Barrow and VVolfenden , and duly obligated . The brethren below the rank of Installed Masters then retired , and a lodge of
Installed . Masters wasopeneJ , Bro . Barrow occupyingthechair ofSW . ; Bro . J . Ellershaw , J . W . ; and Bro . R . VVolfenden , I . G . The newly-obligated Master was then re-admitted , and the ceremuny ot installation regularly proceeded , the working being gone through in an efficient manner by the Installing Officer . After the usual honours the newlyinstalled W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . H . Hartley , I . P . M . ; J . D . Bell , S . W . ; VV .
Stork , J . W . ; F . T . Weob , Ireas . ; VV . King , Sec . ( reappointed ); P . Dutton , S . D . ; D . Shaw , J . D . ; J . Taylor , Org . ( re-appointed ); VV . Drinkall , U . of C ( re-appointed ); T . Abbott , I . G . ; T . Simpson , S . S . ; J . E . Nuttall , J . S . ; A . K . Ahinson , Tyler ( re-elected ); and B . Hainer , Assist . Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing
Master for his services , and the same ordered to be rccoided on the minutes of the lodge , the lodge was alter . vards closed in accordance with the ritual of the Craft . In accordance with the wishes of the newly-installed W . M . —who has recently suffereda heavy domestic bereavement—the installation banquet which usually follows the ceremonial was postponed to some future period .
LIVERPOOL . —Toxteth Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . — The annual installation festival of the members of this lodge was celebrated on Wednesday alternoon , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , North-hill-street , Toxteth-park . Ihe W . M . Elect , Bro . Edward George , was duly installed by Bro . Charles Arden , P . M ., in the presence ot a numerous gathering of visitors and members of the lodgethe former including several officers of the Provincial
, Grand Lodge of West Lancashire . The officers appointed and invested were : Bros . Edward Paull , I . P . M . ; John Ashley , S . W . ; John Lees , J . W . ; J . W . Williams , jun ., P . M . Treas . ; Benjamin Holgate , Sec ; James Keet , P . M ., Dir . ofCer . ; Hartley Wilson , S . D . ; Samuel Swift , J . D . ; Hugh Henry Hughes , I . G . ; Thomas Trevitt , S . S . ; Henry Grundy , J . a . ; John R . Roberts and James Jones , A . S . The brethren banqueted under the presidency of the
newly-installed W . M ., and in the course of the evening a P . M . je . vel was presented to Bro Paull , I . P . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge generally , as a recognition of his efficu nt discharge of his Masonic duties , and the jewel was accompanied by a silver tea urn , the gift of his colleagues in o . nce . The presentation was appropriately acknowledged . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Monument Place .
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TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bio . Jno . Lane , assisted by the following officers : Bros . G . | . Pepprell , S . W . ; B . Knight , J . W . ; A . T . Blarney , I . P . M .,- J . Dodge , P . M . and Ireas . ; F . Ilex , Sec ; and M . T . Wicks , J . D . 'There were also present Bros . T . Taylor , T . C ' uulman , S .
Sandison , T . Pruer , VV . E . Taylor , R . Letheren , and other members , with about iS visiting brethren . The minutes having been read andconlirmed and the ballot declared clear , Mr . James H . Brown was initiated in antient form , and subsequently the lodge having been opened Bro . Dr . J . B . Riclardson was passed to the Degree of F . C ., both ceremonies being very efficiently rendered by the W . M . 'The charge was ably and impressively delivered by YV . Bro . A . T . Blarney , I . P . M . A ballot was then
taken for the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , which resulted in the unanimous election of the S . W ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , who in suitable terms thanked the brethren for the honour conferred , which he would endeavour to merit by attending to the duties of the office so far as the many claims on his time would admit . Similar unanimous ballots led to the re-election of the Treasurer ( Bro . J . Dod ; 'e , P . M . ) , and the 'T yler ( Bro . J . E . Newton ) , and the loefge was then closed in due form .
LANDPORT . —United Service Lodge ( No . 142 S ) . —The meeting for the installation of Bro . Charles Travess as W . M . of this lodge , whi < h was held on Friday evening , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Commercialroad , and was highly successful . I here was a large attendance of the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge anil brethren from distant lodges , the following signing ' the attendance book : Bros . John Lavcrty , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C ; Chailes
Iravess , S . YV . and W . M . elect ; G . P . Arnold , I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; G . F . Williarrs , Treas . ; C V . Birch , Sec ; William Miller , D . C . ; James Doidge , S . D . ; E . Boorman , J . D . ; George Sylvester , Org . ; J ' . S . Wickens , I . G . ; CltwayCox and VV . J . Archer , Stewards ; James Johns , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . R . Sirick , P . M . ; J . A . Elverston , P . M . ; VV . Dart , P . M . ; W . Farren , P . M . ; Stockall , Cable , Mares , Robinson , Green , Eraser , Palmer , Atkinson ,
Griffiths , West , Osborne , Mills , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Robert J . Rastrirk , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D . ; S . R . Ellis , P . P . G . D . C ; Robert H . Crouchcr , W . M . 342 ; W . M . Outridge , W . M . 4 S 7 ; T . D . Askew , VV . M . S 04 ; VV . Brunwin , YV . M . 903 ; Thos . H . Williams , W . M . 177 C ; G . S . Grant , I . P . M . 1705 ; VV . D . Parkhouse , W . M . 1 S 34 ; Chas . Knott , P M . 342 ; the Rev . P . H . Good , M . A ., Chap . 1903 ; J . Weslaway ,
Sec . 1 S 34 ; J . Cottrell , John Grandidier , 3 S 7 ; W . Yeardye , ' 7 ° 5 ; P- F . Faulkener , 1739 ; and many others . Ihe ceremony of installation was most efficiently performed by Bro . James Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., to whom a vote of thanks was accorded by the lodge . Ihe W . M then appointed and invested the following ' brethren as his officers lor the . ensuing year : Bros . J . Lavcrty , I . P . M . ; J . G . Mason , SAV . ; James Doidae , J . W . ; George F .
Williams , Ireas . ; Chas . V . Birch and VV . J . Archer , Secretaries ; George Sylvester , S . D . ; John Jackson , J . D . ; William Miller , D . of C . ; Edwin Pratt , I . G . ; Jas . Cable and Jas . Mitchell , Stewards . 'The YV . M . then presented Bro . John Laverty with a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , subscribed for by the members ot ihe lodge . The brethren , to the number of about 120 , then retired
to the banquet room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , under the superintendence of Bro . E . S . Main , P . P . G . A . D . C . The usual loyil toasts having been given , and acknowledged , the W . M . propo ed " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and congratulated himself on having so many distinguished officers present . Bro . Rastrick , Prov . G . T ., responded , and in eulogistic
terms congratulated the lodge on the numerous attendance , which was , he said , larger than he had ever met at any installation ceremony . Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D ., in responding for the Past Officers , said he was at the constitution of the lodge , and had attended each installation meeting in succession , and had watched with keen interest its progress as
foreshadowed by the P . G . Master , Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., at its first meeting . Bro . S . R . Ellis proposed "The Installing Master . " Other toasts followed and were duly acknowledged . Several excellent songs were contributed by Bros . G . Sylvester , C . Knott , J . Mitchell , Elverston , and others , Bro . Sylvester ably accompanying on the piano .
PLUM STEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . ' 5 j G ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Lord Raglan Hotel on Friday , the 13 th inst ., and was one of the most imposing and brilliant spectacles that has been witnessed in the district for some years pa-t . Ihe lodge room was hung with many coloured flags , ard glittering shields composed of sword bayonets formed a picturesque relief to the draped and flag-curtained walls ,
while the crimson and blue uniforms of the brethren representing the various services blended prettily with the mufti of the civilian element present , forming a "coup d ' ceil " pleasing and gratifying to the eye in no ordinary degree . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Holleyman , W . M ., and immediately after Bros . Jas . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . G . M . Kent , and A . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . Kent , were announced , received , and saluted with grand honours , and
returned thanks . Bros . J . Warren , P . M . 700 , and M . A . Mclncrny , S . W . 153 , were elected joining members . Bro . G . Spinks , P . M ., the Installing Officer , then took thechair , and Bro . G . Kenneday , S . W . and W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of the lodge in the presence of 22 Installed Masters , and saluted " pro forma" by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . G . Saunders , S . W . ; W . Moulds , J . W . ; W . GeeTreas . ;
, A . E . Fisher , Sec ; Rev . C . F . Reilly , Chap . ; A . J . Rowley , S . D . ; J . Purnell , J . D . ; J . Maule , I . G . ; R , Gooding , D . of C . ; T . Cooper , Assist . D . of C ; J . Bilton , Steward ; H . Swinherd , Assist . Steward ; andJ . Preece , Org . Bro . Spinks then concluded the ceremony by delivering the addresses in a most impressive manner , and
resumed his seat amid the genuine cummendations of the brethren . Bros . J . Butler and A . Murdock were chosen to assist on the Audit Committee , and Bio . VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent , was re-elected as representative of the lodge at the Prov . Chanty Committee . A handsome P . M . ' s jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , suitably inscribed , was
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lowing officers : Bros . G . S . Shotton , I . P . M . ; Thos . Potter , P . M ., as S . W . ; G . Robson , J . W . ; L . Inkster , acting S . D . ; J . A . Hall , acting J . D . ; John Hunter , I . G . ; E . J . Gibbon , P . P . G . O . Northumberland , Organist ; and The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . read a letter from Bro .. J . G . Tulloch , P . M ., Sec . 431 ,
asking that Bro . VV . T . Pelton might be passed to the Second Degree that night as he had to go to sea , and the YV . M ., Bro . Ward , of that lodge , was from home . The YV . M ., Bro . Thompson , said he would have pleasure in complying with the request of Bro . 'Tulloch , everything being in order , and the candidate prepared to undergo the examination . Bros . J . Emmerson , David Dadswell , and VV . T . Pelton
were afterviards passed to the Fellow daft Degree by Bro . J , T . VVilson , P . M ., Bro . Geo . Robson , J . W ., giving the working tools very impressively . Bros . J . Dobbym , T . M . Young , and VV . H . Wig ham were then raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Roddam , P . P . G . P . The YVorshipful Master reported to the brethren that in response to a summons he , accompanied by Bros . Thos .
Coulson , P . G . J . D ., YV . M . 1970 ; T . G . Mabane , P . P . G . J . D ., D . of C . 240 ; and J . T . VVilson , P . M ., had attended a special meeting of Grand Lodge , held for the purpose of considering the proposed alterations to the Book of Constitutions . He mentioned that several points more particularly interesting to provincial brethren were brought forward , and though in many cases the proposals did not meet with the approval of the Board of General Purposes , they
were carried by Grand Lodge . This was principally owing to the good attendance of the brethren from the provinces , and their acting in unison . The result of the revision of the Constitutions , so far as the meeting lasted , was on the whole satisfactory to the provincial brethren . The W . M . afterwards announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland would be held at Berwick on the 30 th inst . ; afterwards a " kettle " would be held , and invited as many of the brethren as cculd make it convenient to accompany
him . The lodge was then closed in harmony , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . LANCASTER . — -Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 11 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum , the Worshipful Master , Bro . Benjamin Gregson , occupying the chair of K . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
read and confirmed , a long discussion took place relative to the probability of the lodge room having to be vacated at a short notice , consequent on structural alterations at the Athenaeum Buildings . The existing Committee , appointed a short time ago to look after other suitable premises , was enlarged by the addition of the Wardens and Past Masters , in order that immediate steps may be taken for securing other premises . After the usual proclamations the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn
prayer . DUDLEY . —Royal Standard Lodge ( No . 498 ) . — The members of this lodge held their installation meeting on Wednesday , the nth inst ., when Bro . Geo . J . Westbury , P . M . 573 and 529 , P . S . G . D . Worcestershire , was again installed into the chair of K . S . There was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge ,
and amongst the visitors present were Bros . A . I < . Godson , D . P . G . M . Worcestershire ; J . Loxdale Warran , P . S . G . W . Warwickshire ; C . F . Pidcock , P . S . G . W . Worcestershire ; A . | . Warren , P . Chap ., Foochow , China ; R . Broomhall , P . M . 564 , P . P . G . Reg . Worcestershire ; E . Turner , P . M . 252 . P . P . G . J . D . ; J . F . Roberts , P . M . 529 . P . P . G . J . D . ; Thomas Brettell , P . M . 252 , P . P . G . D . C ;
T . Troman , P . M . 573 . P-P-G . Org . ; G . M . Wynne , P . M . 529 , P . P . G . Purst . ; VV . E . Walker , P . M . 252 ; E . Stringer , W . M . 564 ; YV . B . Williamson , W . M . 529 ; J . Joseland . P . M . 529 ; R . Stevenson , J . D . 252 ; W . Perry . J . D . 5 * 4 ; and Bros . J . VV . Weldin , 529 ; D . Cole , 564 ; and J . F . Bland , 564 . Letters wishing the lodge every success and regretting their inability to attend , were read from Bro . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P .,
Prov . Grand Master Worcestershire , from Bro . George Taylor , P . P . S . G . W ., Provincial Grand Secretary , and numerous other brethren of the province . The ceremony of installation was most abl y and efficiently performed by Bros , Wm . Masefield , P . M . 252 , P . G . Std . Br ., and George King Patten , P . M . 49 S , P . P . G . Supt . of Works . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , and a very enjoyable evening . was spent .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( No . 829 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the loth inst . at the Black Horse Hotel , when Bro . J . Coombes , W . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of K . S . as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Parsons , W . M ., P . G . Org . Kent , and after the minutes of the previous
meeting had been passed , a candidate for the Third Degree was raised by the W . M . in a most efficient ' manner . Bro . T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Kent , then proceeded with the installation , and after the new W . M ., Bro . Coombes , had been saluted , he invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . R . Britten , S . W . ; Jas . H . Etheridge , J . -VV . ; T . Hastings , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Moulder , P . M .,
gp ? - ; H . G . Grenner , S . D . ; W . Ivery , J . D . ; J . W . akmner , I . G . ; G . Scton , D . C ; and R . Anson , P . M ., Wine Steward . , Bro . Hastings then concluded the ceremony by reciting the three charges excellently well . On the motion of Bro . L . Etherid ge , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Kent , the sum of ten guineas was voted to Bro . Eastes's list for the Building
1 und of the Boys'School , and a handsome P . M . 's jewel Was presented to Bro . Parsons as a token of the esteem of the lodge , and also as some recognition of the services rendered b y him as W . M . during the past year . tiro . Parsons having returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a recherche banquet , admirabl
y served by Bro . Gregorv , the host . Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . M . pfft' P . M . and P . P . G . Org . Kent ; Dr . F . Spurrell , £ . M and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; J . Gore , P . M . ; VV . t- ritchett , P . M . 1623 and P . P . G . Org . Herts ; R . Challoner , ' ;?¦ " 78 ; T . Hotteyman , YV . M . 1536 ; j . YVhiteheart , Mo „ i ! ; - Monl < > P-M- ' ° 7 ! J- TO PP . ' 536 ; W . H . S ° " . < 6 g ; and Bros . E . Lewis , Jos . Leech , C Kent , Tafff . ' . , ' i M APPleton , J . Judge , W . Etheridge , A . ( FreemfsoJ ) . ' " " a" ° f the lod ffe ' C' J ° " y ' '
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Afterthe usualloyaland Grand Lodge toasts , Bro . Parson's name was cuupled with that of the " Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in response said he felt proud to have his name coupled with such grand Masons as Lord Holmesdale and Bro . Eastes ; the more of whom he saw , the more he honoured and admired them . It was a great honour to him when in the position of a Grand Officer , and he had great pleasure in returning them his hearty
thanks for the toast . He then proposed the toast of the W . M ., and in so doing said he felt sure that Bro . Coombes would carry out the duties of W . M . to their satisfaction . He had known Bro . Coombes for some time as as a good earnest mason , and now that after passing through most of the subordinate offices in the lodge , he had arrived at the chair , he felt sure that under his rule the lodge would go on and prosper .
The YVorshipful Master responded . After thanking the brethren for the toast , he said when he joined the lodge he had noideaofpromotion , not thinking himself able to manage its concerns , but he had been encouraged toput his shoulder to the wheel , and all he now asked of the brethren was to give him their assistance , and if they did , he , aided by the experience of the Past Masters , had no fear of the result .
Ihe toast of "The Visitors" having been responded to by Bros . Challoner , Pritchett , Holleyman , Monk , and Jolly , that of " The Past Masters" followed ,-andin response Bro . Gore thanked the brethren personally for many acts of kindness to him during his connection with the lodge . Bro . Parsons said he had been a Past Master only a few minutes , but was exceedingly pleased to be included in their ranks .
Bro . Paget felt great pleasure in responding , because it brought forcibly to his mind the time when he first occupied the chair of their lodge as its YV . M . It was in the year 1 S 66 , and for many years afterwards he was a constant visitor . Circumstances for a time prevented his attendance , but now that he had renewed his connection with it he hoped to be with them for many years to come . As to the Past Masters hesawaround him , someof whom he had himself
initiated into freemasonry , he was proud to say that neither he nor they had ever regretted it . All that the Past Masters desired was to cement the good feeling and brotherly love that at present existed in the lodge , and help an aspiring brother to the height of his ambition . As Bro . Jolly had said in his speech " they did not live for themselves alone . " No , as Masons they helped the distressed , and soothed the afflicted , and as in the grand economy of
nature the modest yet sweet scented violet bloomed often unnoticed by the hedgerow , so in Masonry did Charity , in quiet , and unobserved , pour forth its balm into the wounds of sorrow and distress . Might such noble attributes be transmitted throughout the lodge from generation tu generation . Dr . Spurrell spoke of the grand result of the appeal of their P . G . M ., Lord Holmesdale , to the Masons of Kent for the
Boys School , and said ihe outer world now saw that Masons were not simply " worshippers of Bacchus , " but built up for themselves noble and enduring moments by their unselfish , and in many cases self-denying charity . Bros . Hastings , Etheridge , Aloulder , and Hanson having briefly replied , "The Officers , " "Masonic Press , " and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were of the most harmonious and genial character .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the evening of the 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athen .-euin . There was a large attendance of brethren , as well as many visitors , including Bros E . Simpson , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; VV . Longmiie , P . Prov . D . of C ; B . Gregson , W . M . 2 S 1 ; J . Cults , VV . AI . 1051 ; John Atkinson , P . M . 281 ; P . Ms . John barrow , Robert
VVolfenden , James Ellershaw , James Taylor , Henry Hartley , and others . The lodge having been opened by Bro . H . Hortley , the chair was afterwards taken by the Installing Officer , Bro . J . Atkinson , P . M . 2 S 1 , and Bro . J . E . Oglethorpe , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bros . Barrow and VVolfenden , and duly obligated . The brethren below the rank of Installed Masters then retired , and a lodge of
Installed . Masters wasopeneJ , Bro . Barrow occupyingthechair ofSW . ; Bro . J . Ellershaw , J . W . ; and Bro . R . VVolfenden , I . G . The newly-obligated Master was then re-admitted , and the ceremuny ot installation regularly proceeded , the working being gone through in an efficient manner by the Installing Officer . After the usual honours the newlyinstalled W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . H . Hartley , I . P . M . ; J . D . Bell , S . W . ; VV .
Stork , J . W . ; F . T . Weob , Ireas . ; VV . King , Sec . ( reappointed ); P . Dutton , S . D . ; D . Shaw , J . D . ; J . Taylor , Org . ( re-appointed ); VV . Drinkall , U . of C ( re-appointed ); T . Abbott , I . G . ; T . Simpson , S . S . ; J . E . Nuttall , J . S . ; A . K . Ahinson , Tyler ( re-elected ); and B . Hainer , Assist . Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing
Master for his services , and the same ordered to be rccoided on the minutes of the lodge , the lodge was alter . vards closed in accordance with the ritual of the Craft . In accordance with the wishes of the newly-installed W . M . —who has recently suffereda heavy domestic bereavement—the installation banquet which usually follows the ceremonial was postponed to some future period .
LIVERPOOL . —Toxteth Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . — The annual installation festival of the members of this lodge was celebrated on Wednesday alternoon , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , North-hill-street , Toxteth-park . Ihe W . M . Elect , Bro . Edward George , was duly installed by Bro . Charles Arden , P . M ., in the presence ot a numerous gathering of visitors and members of the lodgethe former including several officers of the Provincial
, Grand Lodge of West Lancashire . The officers appointed and invested were : Bros . Edward Paull , I . P . M . ; John Ashley , S . W . ; John Lees , J . W . ; J . W . Williams , jun ., P . M . Treas . ; Benjamin Holgate , Sec ; James Keet , P . M ., Dir . ofCer . ; Hartley Wilson , S . D . ; Samuel Swift , J . D . ; Hugh Henry Hughes , I . G . ; Thomas Trevitt , S . S . ; Henry Grundy , J . a . ; John R . Roberts and James Jones , A . S . The brethren banqueted under the presidency of the
newly-installed W . M ., and in the course of the evening a P . M . je . vel was presented to Bro Paull , I . P . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge generally , as a recognition of his efficu nt discharge of his Masonic duties , and the jewel was accompanied by a silver tea urn , the gift of his colleagues in o . nce . The presentation was appropriately acknowledged . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Monument Place .
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TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bio . Jno . Lane , assisted by the following officers : Bros . G . | . Pepprell , S . W . ; B . Knight , J . W . ; A . T . Blarney , I . P . M .,- J . Dodge , P . M . and Ireas . ; F . Ilex , Sec ; and M . T . Wicks , J . D . 'There were also present Bros . T . Taylor , T . C ' uulman , S .
Sandison , T . Pruer , VV . E . Taylor , R . Letheren , and other members , with about iS visiting brethren . The minutes having been read andconlirmed and the ballot declared clear , Mr . James H . Brown was initiated in antient form , and subsequently the lodge having been opened Bro . Dr . J . B . Riclardson was passed to the Degree of F . C ., both ceremonies being very efficiently rendered by the W . M . 'The charge was ably and impressively delivered by YV . Bro . A . T . Blarney , I . P . M . A ballot was then
taken for the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , which resulted in the unanimous election of the S . W ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , who in suitable terms thanked the brethren for the honour conferred , which he would endeavour to merit by attending to the duties of the office so far as the many claims on his time would admit . Similar unanimous ballots led to the re-election of the Treasurer ( Bro . J . Dod ; 'e , P . M . ) , and the 'T yler ( Bro . J . E . Newton ) , and the loefge was then closed in due form .
LANDPORT . —United Service Lodge ( No . 142 S ) . —The meeting for the installation of Bro . Charles Travess as W . M . of this lodge , whi < h was held on Friday evening , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Commercialroad , and was highly successful . I here was a large attendance of the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge anil brethren from distant lodges , the following signing ' the attendance book : Bros . John Lavcrty , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C ; Chailes
Iravess , S . YV . and W . M . elect ; G . P . Arnold , I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; G . F . Williarrs , Treas . ; C V . Birch , Sec ; William Miller , D . C . ; James Doidge , S . D . ; E . Boorman , J . D . ; George Sylvester , Org . ; J ' . S . Wickens , I . G . ; CltwayCox and VV . J . Archer , Stewards ; James Johns , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . R . Sirick , P . M . ; J . A . Elverston , P . M . ; VV . Dart , P . M . ; W . Farren , P . M . ; Stockall , Cable , Mares , Robinson , Green , Eraser , Palmer , Atkinson ,
Griffiths , West , Osborne , Mills , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Robert J . Rastrirk , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D . ; S . R . Ellis , P . P . G . D . C ; Robert H . Crouchcr , W . M . 342 ; W . M . Outridge , W . M . 4 S 7 ; T . D . Askew , VV . M . S 04 ; VV . Brunwin , YV . M . 903 ; Thos . H . Williams , W . M . 177 C ; G . S . Grant , I . P . M . 1705 ; VV . D . Parkhouse , W . M . 1 S 34 ; Chas . Knott , P M . 342 ; the Rev . P . H . Good , M . A ., Chap . 1903 ; J . Weslaway ,
Sec . 1 S 34 ; J . Cottrell , John Grandidier , 3 S 7 ; W . Yeardye , ' 7 ° 5 ; P- F . Faulkener , 1739 ; and many others . Ihe ceremony of installation was most efficiently performed by Bro . James Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., to whom a vote of thanks was accorded by the lodge . Ihe W . M then appointed and invested the following ' brethren as his officers lor the . ensuing year : Bros . J . Lavcrty , I . P . M . ; J . G . Mason , SAV . ; James Doidae , J . W . ; George F .
Williams , Ireas . ; Chas . V . Birch and VV . J . Archer , Secretaries ; George Sylvester , S . D . ; John Jackson , J . D . ; William Miller , D . of C . ; Edwin Pratt , I . G . ; Jas . Cable and Jas . Mitchell , Stewards . 'The YV . M . then presented Bro . John Laverty with a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , subscribed for by the members ot ihe lodge . The brethren , to the number of about 120 , then retired
to the banquet room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , under the superintendence of Bro . E . S . Main , P . P . G . A . D . C . The usual loyil toasts having been given , and acknowledged , the W . M . propo ed " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and congratulated himself on having so many distinguished officers present . Bro . Rastrick , Prov . G . T ., responded , and in eulogistic
terms congratulated the lodge on the numerous attendance , which was , he said , larger than he had ever met at any installation ceremony . Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D ., in responding for the Past Officers , said he was at the constitution of the lodge , and had attended each installation meeting in succession , and had watched with keen interest its progress as
foreshadowed by the P . G . Master , Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., at its first meeting . Bro . S . R . Ellis proposed "The Installing Master . " Other toasts followed and were duly acknowledged . Several excellent songs were contributed by Bros . G . Sylvester , C . Knott , J . Mitchell , Elverston , and others , Bro . Sylvester ably accompanying on the piano .
PLUM STEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . ' 5 j G ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Lord Raglan Hotel on Friday , the 13 th inst ., and was one of the most imposing and brilliant spectacles that has been witnessed in the district for some years pa-t . Ihe lodge room was hung with many coloured flags , ard glittering shields composed of sword bayonets formed a picturesque relief to the draped and flag-curtained walls ,
while the crimson and blue uniforms of the brethren representing the various services blended prettily with the mufti of the civilian element present , forming a "coup d ' ceil " pleasing and gratifying to the eye in no ordinary degree . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Holleyman , W . M ., and immediately after Bros . Jas . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . G . M . Kent , and A . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . Kent , were announced , received , and saluted with grand honours , and
returned thanks . Bros . J . Warren , P . M . 700 , and M . A . Mclncrny , S . W . 153 , were elected joining members . Bro . G . Spinks , P . M ., the Installing Officer , then took thechair , and Bro . G . Kenneday , S . W . and W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of the lodge in the presence of 22 Installed Masters , and saluted " pro forma" by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . G . Saunders , S . W . ; W . Moulds , J . W . ; W . GeeTreas . ;
, A . E . Fisher , Sec ; Rev . C . F . Reilly , Chap . ; A . J . Rowley , S . D . ; J . Purnell , J . D . ; J . Maule , I . G . ; R , Gooding , D . of C . ; T . Cooper , Assist . D . of C ; J . Bilton , Steward ; H . Swinherd , Assist . Steward ; andJ . Preece , Org . Bro . Spinks then concluded the ceremony by delivering the addresses in a most impressive manner , and
resumed his seat amid the genuine cummendations of the brethren . Bros . J . Butler and A . Murdock were chosen to assist on the Audit Committee , and Bio . VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent , was re-elected as representative of the lodge at the Prov . Chanty Committee . A handsome P . M . ' s jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , suitably inscribed , was