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firine it was smart indeed . On behalf of himself and if at section he represented he cordially thanked them for th Bro Burton spoke highly of the W . M . for himself as an M Mason , having been initiated in 1846 , and after 42 years f Masonic life he never regretted being a Mason . He risked them for the toast . Bro Spinkson behalf of the United Military Lodge ,

. , thanked them for the cordial reception he and his col-1 < rues of that lodge had received that day . He had seen PYe ' emasonry in almost all parts of the globe , and always found among Masons , the right hand of fellowship extended to him . He congratulated the lodge on its strength , nd trusted the VV . M . would have a prosperous year of office to preside over a prosperous and contented lodge .

Bro . Weston , as the oldest P . M . of the United Military 1 oJo-e ' confirmed every word uttered by Bro . Spinks , and rnneratulated the lodge upon its W . M ., and also at having amongst its Past Masters such good Masons as Bros . Den-° The other brethren named having suitably responded ,

« fhe Initiates , " "The Master Masons , " "TheOfficers , " and Tyler ' s toasts concluded the many pleasures of the evening , which had been enhanced by the fine singing of Bros . Clifton , Deans , and Anson , Mr . Renshaw , and the Misses Logan and Ashdown . Bro . Bidgood gave a violin S 0 Io and Bro . B . J . Hancock ( Hon . ) accompanied on the

piano . ^^^^ HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 321 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz-Williamstreet . The lodge was opened by Bro . Abraham Graham , W M . i and the following officers : Bros . J . Firth , S . W . ; G . Jackson , J . W . ; G . Marshall , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J .

VV . Turner , Prov . G . D ., Sec . ; S . Crossley , S . D . ; W . Wood , J . D . ; J . Davis , I . G . ; J . Dawson , D . C ; Geo . Hardy , Tyler ; A . Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; A . Armitage , P . M . ; and W . E . Jowitt , P . M . Present : Bros . J . Brierley , F . S . Wilkinson , H . Wood , M . Cornish , J . F . Dyson , G . H . Sissons , R . Wray , G . Moxon , J . T . Sheard , T . R . Webb , and B . Walker . Visitors : Bros . Rev . W . P . Ingledow , 275 ; J . Shoesmith ,

P . M . 1783 ; and J . W . Bedford , S . D . 2035 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for a candidate , who was announced , and initiated b y the W . M ., Bro . G . Jackson , J . VV ., presenting and explaining the working tools . Bro Allen Jackson , P . M ., delivered the charge . At the conclusion of the business , and the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

SIDCUP . —Sidney Lodge ( No . 829 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Black Horse Hotel , when Bro . T . Knight was placed in the chair and saluted . He in vested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Sharp , S . W . ; W . G . Mixon , J . W . ; Rev . S . Woolmer , P . M ., P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; VV .

Moulder , P . M ., Sec ; G . W . Kenneday , S . D . ; S . B . McClennan , J . D . ; W . Scott , I . G . ; and S . Gore , P . M ., D . C . The Installing Officer was Bro . J . H . Etheridge , P . M ., who was accorded a vote of thanks for the able manner in which he carried out the duties thereof . The lodge having been closed , the brethren were entertained by the Chaplain in the grounds of the rectory , and on returning to the hotel sat down to banquet . After

which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . Vincent , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; T , Butt , P . M . 700 ; F . Snowdon , W . M . 299 ; C . Dilley , P . M . 147 ; W . E . Dilley , I . P . M . 147 ; J . Smith , P . M , 126 9 ; E . Bamber , W . M . 1615 ; W . Beavis , P . M . S 76 ; P . Frost , 784 ; T . Hambrook , 913 ; G . Weaver , 1472 ; W . Martin , 879 ; E . Carpenter , 169 , and others .

ILFRACOMBE . —Concord Lodge ( No . 1135 ) . — The brethren of this lodge observed the annual festival of St . John the Baptist on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the New Masonic Hall in High-street , which had been opened during the past month . This commodious and elegant lodge-room is in the centre of the handsome block of buildings recently erected by Bro . Catford , P . M ., and great credit is due to

him for the zeal he has displayed in the interests of the Order by devoting such a site for the purposes of Masonry , also to Bro . Capt . Irving , P . G . Steward , and other active members of the lodge for the trouble they have taken in furnishing and fitting it up for the use of the Craft . This lodge-room is not only a great acquisition to the town and neighbourhood , but an ornament to the province . The installation

of the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert St . Paul , P . M ., was performed by Bro . Samuel Jones , P . P . J . G . W ., who is the founder of the lodge , and has undertaken that duty for 21 consecutive years . The W . M . appointed his officers tor the year , and the brethren adjourned to the llfracombe Hotel , where a sumptuous and elegant banquet had been provided by Bro . Glover , the manager , f he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

LIVERPOOL . —Toxteth Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . — for many years the above lodge has not only worthily ° t t'i pied a P ' ' of honour as the only Masonic body a k- tsouth tnd of the city > but " has further established at "gh reputation in the Province of West Lancashire by ne excellence of its government and by its cordial support of the

Charities . At the annual installation meeting J" 11 ,, tl 1 inst " > iri tne very beautifully decorated and on ap P ?'" hall in North Hill-street , there was a numerr » r , 'jnuential gathering of members and visitors . The j'WiiigW . M ., Bro . Hartley Wilson , presided at the open-H 1 1 'edge , and there were also present Bros . B . " ° ' gate , I . P . M . ; ] ohn Lees , P . M . ; T . Nickson , P . M .:

Wn „ -u' \; -5 J-Keet , P . M . ; E . George , P . M . ; A . Woolrlch p . . £ PaulJj p . piG . D j 0 S . fieij , p . p . Sen J' W . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; D . M'Farlane , Phii ' i- , - Hughes , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Lawrence J . D - ! i W-J R- W- Chatham , S . D . ; James Rankin , u '' ? "" J- H . Blair , I . G . Among the visitors were Bros , of r u ff > P-P-G . O . j G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . R RoJt ¦ Peers > Sec - l 62 ° J F - Evans , S . W . 1013 ; J . ' « omley , P . P . G . D . D . C . ; W . E . Coxon , P . M . 1675 ;

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J . Pittaway , W . M . 11 S 2 ; G . A . Harridon , P . M . 1713 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . D . ; J . N . Hounsell , 203 ; R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; W . Maddox , W . M . elect 823 ; VV . Hawkins , J . D . 1675 ; R . W . Gow , W . M . 823 ; John Tunstall , P . M . 1035 ; J . C . Spurr , W . M . 249 ; J . C . Fargher , S . D . 2042 ; and F . Sleight , VV . M . 1675 . The W . M . elect , Bro . Hugh Henry Hughes , S . W ., was presented by Bros . Thomas Nixon , P . M ., and E . George ,

P . M . ; and the installation ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Hartley Wilson , W . M ., after which the officers were invested as follows : Bros . H . Wilson , I . P . M . ; L . Phillips , S . W . ; D . M'Farlane , J . W . ; J . W . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); R . W . Chatham , Sec ; J . Rankin , S . D . ; John H . Blair , J . D . ; Haydn P . Coweil , Org . ; Philip Lloyd , I . G . ; Joseph Glover , H . Bridge , T . Williams , and A . Jones , Stewards . Bro . F . Du Chemin was re-elected Tyler , and Bro . B . Holgate , P . M ., appointed D . C .

During the after-dinner proceedings Bro . Hartley Wilson , I . P . M ., was presented by the VV . M ., Bro . Hughes , with a P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , on behalf of the lodge , and a beautiful silver tea and coffee

. Amongst those who took part in a pleasant musical programme were Bros . H . H . Hughes , Phillips , Heginbottom , Rowlands , D . Williams , Kirkham , J . T . Jones , J . Lane , Davies , R . Williams , and Fargher , the accompaniments being admirably played by Bro . Coweil .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., when the following brethren were present , amongst others : Bros . T . Prust , W . M . ; T . Morgan , P . M ., S . W . ; T . H . Wills , J . W . ; McKellar , S . D . ; 1 . J . Crossman , J . D . ; W . Hersey , acting I . G . ; I . E . Newton , Tyler ; J . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ;

Ino . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Taylor , acting Sec . ; W . Winget , G . West , W . Hill , S . Wills , D . C . ; J . Risdon , W . Brooks , Org . ; and V . Lauzell . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., when the minutes were read , confirmed , and signed . The chair was then taken by Bro , J . Lane , who raised Bro . Rowland to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony thoroughout being performed in a masterly manner by Bro . J . Lane . The

chair was then occupied by the W . M ., when Bro . Pratt was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the VV . M . in his usual able and proficient manner . Sundry other business being disposed of , amongst which was a hearty vote of thanks to Bros . J . Chapman , P . M ., and J . Lane , P . M ., for their services in representing the lodge so ably at the two recent Festivals . Bro . Lane suitably replied , and the lodge was closed .

PORTSMOUTH . — United Service Lodge ( No . 1428 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Club on Friday evening , the 13 th inst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . James Ruddy as W . M , in succession to Bro . Joseph Mitchell . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the usual routine business having been concluded , Bro . Ruddy was presented to the W . M . to

receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The beautiful ceremony was admirably conducted by Bro . Mitchell before the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . Major Campbell , W . M . 257 ; Downing , P . A . G . D . C . ; Hewett , VV . M . 342 ; Dupree , P . G . Stwd . ; Borrow , W . M . 1958 ; Birch , W . M . 2074 ; Germon , W . M . 1069 ; Webb , W . M . 1705 ; Mitchell , P . M . 20 ; Strick , P . M . ;

Mason , P . M . ; Pratt , P . M . ; Laverty , P . M . ; Dart , P . M . 2074 ; Sergt .-Major Jackson , P . M . ; and Sergt .-Major Phillips , P . M . 153 . At the conclusion of the ceremony the newly-installed Master appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Mitchell , I . P . M . ; H . Allison , S . W . ; G . Young , J . W . ; G . F . Williams , Treas . ; E . Milton , Sec . ; W . Miller , D . C ; G . Sylvester , Org . ;

H . Stockall , S . D . ; C . Legry , J . D . ; J . Miles , I . G . ; W . Stewart and J . Duckworth , Stwds . ; and J . Exell and G . Carter , Tylers . The charges were then impressively recited by Bro . Mitchell , who at the conclusion received a vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Ruddy said he had then a very pleasing duty to perform , and in well chosen words presented Bros . Mitchell and

Mason each with a valuable P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) , subscribed for by the members of the lodge , in recognition of the services they had rendered during their respective years of office . . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned

to the banqueting hall , where the excellent catering of Mr . W . Maybour was highly appreciated . After the usual Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , several songs were given in good style by Bros . Sylvester , South , Mitchell , Banning , Myers , and Ruddy , and an enjoyable evening was spent .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . —The annual installation meeting of members of this lodge took place on the nth instant , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was taken by Bro . Jonathan Parry , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . C . J . Caddock , LP . M . ; W . C . Hignett , P . M ., D . C ; R . Warriner . P . M . ; Councillor J . Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; Dr . A . Soldat ,

P . M . ; J . C . M'Guire , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . E . J . Mason , P . M . 1276 ; T . H . Sheen , P . M . 241 ; A . Waterhouse , W . M . 15 S 0 ; G . Morgan , P . P . G . D . ; A . Bucknall , P . M . 667 ; and others . The W . M . elect ., Bro . J . Jessop , was presented by Bros . Caddock , P . M ., and Hignett , P . M . ; and the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Councillor John

Duncan , jun . The following were afterwards invested as officers : Bros . Jonathan Parry , I . P . M . ; H . Isaacs , S . W . ; R . E . W . Stephenson , J . W . ; J . H . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . Montgomery , Sec . ; T . M . Stephenson , S . D . ; R . H . Leake , j . D . ; R . Getty , I . G . ; J . H . Kil-\ ip , \ . Haynes , and C . H . Eaton , Stwds ; G . Watson , Org . ; and C . J . Caddock , P . M ., D . C . Bro . W . H ,

Ball was re-elected Tyler . A handsome P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ;) was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Parry , on behalf of the lodge . By the kind permission of the Earl of Seftonand Derby , the brethren and lady friends drove through Croxteth and Knowsley Parks to Woolton , where dinner was served by Bro . Stephenson .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ,, at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , VV . M . ; Vatcky , S . VV . j Whibley , J . VV . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Turpin , S . D . ; Millington , J . D . ; Penrose , I . G . ; Ilutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Bolton , P . M . ; Leng , Wilson , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes

of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , was advanced to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , was closed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of initialion was afterwards rehearsed , Bro . Millington acting as candidate . Bro . Vatcky , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —A meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 17 th instant . Present : Bros . F . Hill , W . M . ; Pettitt , S . W . j H . Price , J . VV . ; Bate , S . D . ; Cohen , J . D . ; Singleton , I . G . ; and Andrews , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ,, with Bro . Bate as candidate . Bro , Hill vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bate , who announced the

ceremony of passing , and Bro . Cohen , having answered the usual questions in a perfect manner , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing ably rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Cohen as candidate . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Pettitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Pettitt thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the "Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 13 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Q"ieen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; VV . | . Coplestone , S . VV . ; G . E . Higginson , J . W . ; D . S . Long Sec ; C . Woods , S . D . ; C . I . C . Walker , j . D . ; M . Rice , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; ' W . C . Williams , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; VV . W . Williams , Whittle , Caver , and Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rice being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The presence of Prov . Grand Officers Bros . R . H . Williams and VV . C . Williams was noticed , and they were saluted . A cordial welcome was given to Bro . G . Read , P . M ., who suitably replied . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . VV . J . Coplestone was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed . >

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , when there were present Bros . John Hattersley , W . M . ; VV . Roots , S . W . ; H . J . Chapman , J . W . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; D . Cowie , J . D . ; W . Steele , I . G . j Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; H . C . Ball , A . Wingham , and F . Eedle . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Roots worked the ist

Section . Bro . F . Williams having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . F . Williams as candidate . Bro . A . Wingham having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . A . Wingham as candidate .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the first Tuesday in August—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1707 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . ; Cochrane , P . M ., S . W . ; Craggs , P . M ., J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Wilton , S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Woods , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; Danby , Swan , Sidders , Belts , Cory , Hall , Fayers , and Dresden .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Sidders , Betts , and Cory answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Danby being candidate . The Jth and 7 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor and Bro . Sims , P . M . Bro . Cochrane , P . M ., was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the lath inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M . j F . Craggs , S . W . ; T . Head , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; L . Cox . J . D . ; H . Ridgley , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Assistant Preceptor ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Brietbart , P . M . j Purdue , P . M . ; LarterWestDresden , Jennings , Mander , and Cotton .

, , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising was to be rehearsed . Bro . Larter having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The WM . rose the usual times , and Bro . F . Craggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Molony , W . M . ; Hobbs . S . W . ; Holland , ! . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; and Stutlield , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gibson . Bro . Molony , a candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Molony being the candidate . Bro . Gibson vacated the chair , which was re-occupied by Bro . Molony , who resumed the lodge to the First Degree . Bro . Bculton , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and and Sections

of the Lecture . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Hobbs was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , to be recorded on the minutes , for the very efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Russell , W . M . ; Jones , S . VV . ; Beaven , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ; Winny , l . D . i Steele , I . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; Bate ,

Boyce , jams , Heathcote , West , Hill , Poole , King , Hew . ett , Scriven , and Shannaw . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Poole as candidate . Lodge was called oil' and on . The ceremony of passing was announced , and Bro ,