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chair , and the Worshipful Master remarked that he was honoured with a good array of Past Masters ; but , whether Past Masters or otherwise , as good men and Masons , he was delighted to give them a hearty welcome , and may they live long to honour them with their presence . He should have much pleasure in coupling the names of Bros . Roberts , P . M ., and ferry , Sec . Benevolent Institution . Bro . Roberts , in returning thanks , was perfectly sure that Bro . Croxton would add a lustre to the annals of the

Clarendon Lodge . Bro . Terry thanked the VV . M . for his intention of representing the lodge at the festival of his Institution , and also the brethren for the donation they had voted to its funds . The toast of "The Officers" was also given , and responded to in the usual hearty manner . During the evening some very excellent musical performances were given by Messrs . G . A . Harrison , J . Lovett , and Lockwood Harradine , which were thoroughly appreciated by the brethren .

HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . 1986 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak , S . E ., on VVednesday , the 12 th inst ., was well attended . Bro . C . H . Phillips , VV . M ., opened the the lodge , and was supported by the following officers , viz .: Bros . H . M . Williams , S . VV .: H . Stokes , J . VV . ; W . Hopekirk , Treas . ; John Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; J . W . Hartley , S . D . ; H . Hooper , J . D . ; G . W .

Knight , I . G . ; A . Darch , P . M ., D . C ; F . 1 < ranee , W . S . ; and C . Thomas , Tyler ; J . H . Worstencroft , A . F . Crofts , jun ., VV . H . Simons , E . Bye , sen ., E . Bye , jun ., Thos . Cox , Geo . Nundey , F . Wootton , C . Longhurst , Jas . Fuller , Thos . Letchford , Walter Bartlett , VV . H . O'Reilly , G . R . Langley , Alfred Pitman , W . R . Mackinnon , David Baird , S . Scott Young , A . E . Chew , D . VV . A . Mackinnon , and others . The visitors were Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 720 ,

1216 , 1426 ; J . R . Johnson , VV . M . 1320 ; J . Stock , W . M . 15 S 6 ; Stokes , I . G . 72 ; R . R . Johnson , J . D . 1777 ; Shearing , W . S . 902 ; and Clench , 453 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting having been confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . A . E . Chew proved his proficiency . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Chew was raised as M . M . The ceremony was admirably performed by all who took

part in it , the VV . M . acquitting himself in such excellent style as to draw forth expressions uf satisfaction from all the senior Masons who were present . In consequence of the inability of an accepted candidate for initiation to attend on this occasion the business of the evening was unexpectedly shortened . The by-laws were read and sundry matters of detail business were disposed of . Notification was made of the expected removal of the R . W .

Bro . Col . M . Ramsay , P . D . G . Master , Punjab , from the neighbourhood of the lodge , and it was unanimously resolved that in appreciation cf his valuable services to the lodge as one of its founders the distinction of honorary membership be conferred upon him . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of

refreshment , lhe usual Masonic toasts were responded to , the charity box circulated , and the musical brethren , of whom there are several amongst the members of this lodge , entertained their companions and maintained harmony until the Tyler ' s toast gave note of separation after a most pleasant and enjoyable evening .

STRAND LODGE ( No . 1987 ) . —A very successful meeting of this young and flourishing lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on VVednesday , the 12 th inst . There were present Bros . James Willing , jun ., W . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , as S . W . ; J . R . Stacey , J . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , & c , Sec ; VV . Harris , as S . D . ; M . J . Green , as J . D . ; J . N . Hare , Stwd . ; and about 30 lay members , besides the following visitors : Bros . G . Everett , P . M . 2012 ;

Sadler VVood , S . VV . 2005 ; H . Price , J . VV . 177 ; R . Harvey , D . C . 177 ; G . Mordey , 1744 ; D . J . Bridegroom , 1364 j and W . Arnold , 171 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The three ceremonies were then successively performed in an admirable manner by Bro . James Willing , jun ., Bros . J . McDonald and j . Potter receiving the Third Degree ; Bros . R . King ,

j . Addison , and E . Ceiley the Second ; and Messrs . Joseph Wellington Cork , Lewis Auidjah , George Harcourt , and VV . Hamilton , thc First Degree . A banquet followed , served in S p iers and Pondjs best style , and presided over in Bro . Willing's usual genial and happy manner . The customary toasts were given , the visitors expressing themselves very pleased with the admirable working of the ceremonies , and much gratified with the hearty reception accorded them .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old established lodge was held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Castle Hote ) , when the W . M ., Bro . Councillor VV . H . Russell , presided , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . F . Plowman , S . W . ; F . H . Hallett , J . VV . ; Capt . E . W . J . Hennah , R . N ., Sec ; T . W . Markwick , S . D . ; F . Duke , actimr l . D .: H . Glovns , l . G . ; Leslie , Tyler ; Councillor

C . VV . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 1184 , P . M . ; C . M . Norris , P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; John Bray , G . Roddis , J . B . Foord , A . Bray , W . A . Paine , James Stace , W . A . Beck , R . Dengate , and II . Kimm , S . D . 11 S 4 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed and communications read , a successful ballot was

then taken on behalf of Messrs . William Randell and Frank Cox Edwards , after which Bros . Beck and Dengate were passed to the degree of F . C . Messrs . Randell and Edwards were then duly initiated into Craft mysteries , both ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Russell . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form . ———

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 12 th inst ., at 7 p . m . Owing to the absence through illness of the highly-esteemed VV . M ., Bro . C . Webster , the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Bland , presided , and was supported by the following P . Ms , and brethren : Bros . T . R . Gee , P . M . ; 1 . Brown . P . M . ; I . C . Merry , P . M . ; W . Cooper , P . M . ;

H . Hillam , P . M . ; G . T . Wright , P . M . ; G . Cay , P . M . ; J . Taylor , Thos . Cox , P . M . ; A . Frazer , P . M . ; T . C VVigg , P . M . ; J . Copestick , S . W . ; Edgar Home , J . W . ; W . VVhittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; - J . W . Brigg , Sec . ; A . Woodiwiss , S . D . ; J . Chadwick , J . D . ; S . Taylor , D . ot C . j J . Sutherland , Org . ; J . Walker , I . G . ; W . Forman and J . Melrose , Stewards ; W . Todd , T . E . Yeo-

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mans , W . M . 506 ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Rev . C . T . F . Bromwich , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . E . Taylor , 253 ; C . I ) . Hart , VV . M . 10-5 ; H . Carr , J . W . 10 S 5 ; and W . B . Woodforde , S . D . 7 S 7 . The minutes of the last regular lodg'e having been read and confirmed , Mr . H . J . Peake , elected at the previous meeting , was duly initiated into the Order by the acting

VV . M . Bro . VV . VV . Eastman having very satisfactorily answered the test questions , was entrusted , retired , and was afterwards duly raised to the Sublime Degree ; the acting W . M . giving the traditional history and explanation of the tracing board . The Treasurer read letters from the Secretary of the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and it was ordered that he forward the sum of two guineas in

reply . Sundry other payments were ordered to be made . " Hearty good wishes " were given by the visiting brethren , and nothing further offering the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren shortly after assembled in the lower hall , where supper was provided by the purveyor , \ V , Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., to which ample justice having been done

and thanks returned by the Prov . G . Chap ., the acting W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . To that of " The Prov . Grand Officers , " the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . T . Bromwich , and Bro . J . VV . Brigg , Org ., suitably responded . Bro . J . Copestick , S . W ., then proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., Bro . C . Webster , " expressing great regret at

his absence through illness , and a hope that he would speedily be restored , and Bro . Frazer , P . M ., was requested to convey the good wishes of the brethren to him . Bro . Copestick also proposed "The Health of the { "ast Masters , " to which Bros . Bland and Brown responded , the latter calling special attention to the lodge of instruction attached to the lodge . " The Health of the Newly-raised Brother " was proposed

by W . Bro . VV . Whittaker , P . M ., and Bro . Eastman suitably responded . The acting W . M . proposed"The Oflicers of the Lodge , " complimenting them on their good working , which had enabled him at so short . notice to work the First and Third Degrees . The S . W . and J . W . responded . " The Visitors" was proposed by W . Bro . T . 3 R . Gee ,

P . M . Bro . Hart , W . M . 10 S 5 , and F . E . Taylor , 253 , responded The Tyler ' s toast shortly after closed a very happy gathering , at which it may be mentioned the brethren greatly enjoyed the singing of Bros . F . E . Taylor , Brigg , Forman , Melrose , Eastman , Wright , and Home .

ELLAND . —Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . L . Savile , VV . M . ; Farnell , S . W . ; Emsley , J . VV . ; Feather , l . D . ; Garsed , S . D . ; Dr . Hoyle , l . G . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C ; Walker , P . M . ; Waddington , P . M . ; Dodson , I . P . M . ; J . Rhodes , L . North , Bottomley ,

Sutcliffe , S . VV . North , Org . ; W . E . Smithies , Sec . Visitors : Bros . Green , Ryley , and several others of 40 S . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read , Bro . Garsed was elected Treasurer ; Bro . Buckland , Tyler ; and Bro . Farnell , W . M . elect , for the ensuing year . Mr . Taylor , Mr . S . Radcliffe , and Mr . F . W . Radcliffe were balloted for , and then initiated into the mysteries of

Freemasonry . The ceremony was beautifully rendered by Bro . Savile , W . M . ; Bro . Walker , P . M ., gave the north-east corner , Bro . Dodson , I . P . M ., the charge , Bro . Smithies , Sec , the working tools , and Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C , gave the historical part ' and tracing board of the First Degree . The Iodge was closed in harmony , after which the brethren joined in a very substantial repast .

ENFIELD—Enfield . Lodge ( No . 1237 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the George Hotel , EnHeld , when there were present Bros . A . G . Fidler , Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex , VV . M . ; A . Bryant , Prov . G . J . D . Middx ., I . P . M . ; G .

Tegg , S . VV . ; VV . Binnie , P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks , acting J . VV . ; R . Mathison , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Thompson , P . M ., W . M . elect 1707 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec ; C . C . Pearce , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx ., J . D . ; J . B . Ward , I . G . ; S . Parsons , D . C ; J . Very . Tyler ; 1 . Purdey ,

P . M . ; O . S . Oxley , P . M . ; J . A . Tavener , P . M . ; and a good muster of members of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . R . Leaman , P . M . 1707 ; T . Jones , P . M . 1607 ; Rev . J . Lindsay , Chap . 1351 ; Carter Millbourn , 511 ; J . Hewlett , 1327 ; and M . Moseley , 22 S . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Hide was passed to

the Second Degree ; Messrs . H . B . May and G . C . H . Jennings being subsequently initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremonies being pei formed by the VV . M . in his usual able manner . Bro . 13 . G . Poulton , 14 S 9 , was elected a member . After the reading of the byelaws of the lodge , the election of VV . M . for the ensuing year followed , the choice of the brethren falling upon Bro .

G . Tegg , who was heartily congratulated . A Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for his efficient services as Master during the past year , Bro . Bryant , P . M ., remarking that the way Bro . Fidler had ruled the lodge had g iven great satisfaction ; no brother who had occupied the chair more deserved this jewel than their present VV . M ., who merited their warmest thanks for what he

had done for the lodge . The VV . M . having expressed his best thanks to the brethren for this unanimous mark of their esteem , the business of the evening concluded with the appointment of the Audit Committee . " Hearty good wishes " were then given , after which the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshments . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , " The Healths of the VV . M .

and W . M . elect" being cordially drunk . To the toast of" The Initiates " Bros . May and Jennings responded , and expressed the pride and pleasure they felt on being received into Freemasonry . Bro . Purdey , the senior P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters ; " and Bros , the Rev . J . Lindsay and Hewlett for " The Visitors . " The toast of "The Oflicers " followed , the proceedings closing with the Tyler ' s toast .

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . —Chorlton Lodge ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . David Williams , W . M . ; Charles Heywood , S . W . ; W .

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Hall , J . VV . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; Dr . J . Rains , M . D ., Sec ; James Blair , S . D . ; John Dewhurst , J . D . ; J . Crampton , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Botham , I . G . ; VV . Chessyre , Tyler ; J . J . Lambert , I . P . M . ; Robert Davies , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . West Lanes . ; Schofield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . West Lanes . ; J . Locke , ] . Kennerloy , F . Renshaw , R . Grassland , VV . Parker , P . M . ; E . Singleton , E . Martyne ,

D . Williams , F . S . Bedford , F . Pugh , S . Multer , James Batty , P . M . ; J . Simpson , C Robinson , J . Wilson and others . Visitors : Bros . James Wilson , P . M . 317 , J . W . ; G . Coombes , 317 ; J . Watson , 350 ; C . J . Basuston , J . VV . 1045 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . VV . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After

the usual formalities , Bros . J . Muller and J . Kennerley were examined as to their proficiency in the Second Degree , and subsequently raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Crampton , P . M . The work was well done , and a decided novelty , though great improvement , was the introduction of vocal

and instrumental music , which considerably enhanced thc working of this solemn and impressive degree . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed . At the social board , Bro . C Martyne , in a capital speech , proposed "The Health of the Newly-raised Brethren , " which was heartily received , and responded to by Bros . Muller and Kennerley .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A very successful meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., VV . M . ; the Rev . S . H . Saunders , P . G . Chap . Middx ., S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; Briggs , P . M ., J . VV . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ;

VV . Iaylor , P . G . S . Middx ., P . M ., acting Sec . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., Chap . ; Gurney , J . D . ; H . Jenkyns , acting I . G . ; Bros . Forge , W . M . 1656 , P . G . A . D . C . Middx . ; Tanqueray , VV . M . 1965 ; Vials , P . M . 1 S 20 ; T . Saunders and L . Saunders , P . G . Officers of the Isle of Wight , and others . VV . Bro . Raymond Thrupp , Deputy P . G . M . Middx ., was also present .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The ballot was then taken on behalf of the Rev . Mr . Bullen , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . Bro . VV . H . Saunders , P . M ., then presented Bro . the Rev . S . H . Saunders to the VV . M . for induction into the chair .

The VV . M . having appointed Bros . Taylor , as S . W . ; Briggs , as J . VV . ; R . Thrupp , as D . C . ; and Vialls , as I . G ., 10 assist him in the work , proceeded to carry out the ceremony . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Briggs , S . VV . ; Richnell , J . VV . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , Chap . ; VV . H . Saunders , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , Sec ; Gurney , S . D . : lenkyns , l . D . ; H . lenkyns ,

I . G . j Harrison , Tyler . The I . P . M . having been presented with a jewel , a notice of motion was given to appoint a committee to consider the advisability of increasing thc subscription of the lodge . The sum of five guineas having been voied to head the list of Bro . Walls as a Steward of the R . M . B . I . Festival , 1 SS 5 , a resolution was unanimously passed " That a letter of condolence to the family of the late Bro . Clarke , P . M ., who was for many years a highly

esteemed honorary member of the lodge , be forwarded through the Deputy Prov . G . M . " VV . Bro . Wiggiston , P . M ., having resigned his Secretaryship , a resolution expressing regret and thanking him for his great services to thc lodge since its foundation was passed with acclamation and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Upon thc removal of thc cloth the customary toasts followed .

PLUMSTEAD—United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The above lodge , certainly the largest in the province of Kent , commenced its season on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Burrage-road . Bro . A . G . Saunders , VV . M ., presided , having come all the way from Towcester for the purpose . Among those present were Bros . H . Shaw , P . M ., P . P . G . Stvd . Br . Kent ;

G . Spinks , P . M . ; I . Holleyman , P . M . ; G . Kennedy , P . M . ; VV . Moulds , S . W . ; A . J . Rowley , J . W . j J . VV . Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec . j VV . Maule , J . D . j J . Bilton , D . C ; R . Gooding , I . G .: VV . Kerridge , S . McGowan , H . Froud , J . Martin , J . Playle , T . Spackman , R . James , L . Wheeler , T . Ovenden , VV . Lowton , II . Butler , A . Green , C . Gardner , R . F . Robertson , J . Parsons , J . Laughland ,

J . Woods , G . Scott , and M . Mclnnery , all of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Watkins , VV . M . 17 S 9 ; J . Ail / ud , W . M . 615 ; A . Chamberlain , 17 S 9 ; L . Comerford , 26 J D . Charts , 151 j J . J . Gould , S . D . 1 SS 5 ; J . Wood , 3 S 1 ; S . Blackmore , 88 j S . West , 700 j and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened , Mr . W . Musquin was

balloted for and initiated , Bro . McGowan was passed , and Bro . Playle was raised . This was the first night of the W . M . 's working , and the admirable manner in which it was done was the theme of general commendation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a pleasant little supper , nicely served by the host , Bro . H . Vallom . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then

duly honoured . Bro . Shaw responded for " Bro . Eastes and the Prov . Grand Oflicers of Kent , Present and Past , " and said he never in his life came across a more genial and earnest body of gentlemen than the Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and officers of the province of Kent j one had only to go amongst them to know them , and then to respect them . When he , as a stranger , went

amongst them , he was received with the greatest cordiality , and assisted in every shape and form . He was truly grateful to Lord Holmesdale for giving him office , and would never forget with what pride he carried the sword of " state before his lordship when he ( Bro . Shaw ) held office under him . He was sorry he could not attend the lodge so often as lie would like , although lie was in heart as good a Mason as he was twenty-two years ago , and , as one of the

lodge founders , took as much interest in it as ever . He congratulated the VV . M . upon his excellent working , and cordially thanked them for the toast . Bro . Kennedy proposed "The W . M . " in glowing terms , and Bro . Saunders , in response , assured the brethren that when he began his work he felt very nervous at the prospect of having to do the Three Degrees , and if it had not been for the Past Masters he should not have done so well as he had . He thanked them for the toast , and would do all he could to be