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The ballot was then taken for a joining member and a candidate for initiation , and the report of the Permanent Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Germaine , M . A ., was then passed to the Second Degree . The installation of the Lord Mayor was then proceeded with , and it is needless to say that in the able hands of the Grand Keffistrar it was faultlessly performed .

The W . M then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , B . A ., Q . C ., P . M ., Grand Registrar , Deputy Prov . Grand Master for Essex , I . P . M . ; Alf . Meadows , M . D ., P . G . S ., S . W . ; W . R . McConnell , B . A ., J . W . ; W . G . Lemon , B . A ., LL . B ., Treas . ; W . J . Spratling , B . Sc , Sec . ; Arthur E . Sansom , M . D ., S . D . ; John Curnow , M . D ., J . D . ; A . C . Maybury , D . Sc , l . G . ;

Frank E . Lemon , B . A ., LL . B ., and Edmund Owen , M . B ., F . R . C ., D . of C . 's ; Ralph D . M . Littler , B . A ., Q . C ., and Charles Gross , F . R . C . S ., Stewards . Bro . Lemon , the Treasurer , then proposed the following resolution : " That a Past Master's jewel be provided out of the funds of the lodge for presentation to the V . W . Bro . Philbrick , P . G . D ., G . R ., & c , on the expiration of his year

of office as the first W . M . of the lodge , as a mark of the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren , and their warm appreciation of his services to the lodge as one of its founders , and of the courteous and able manner in which he has discharged the duties of W . M ., and that it be referred to the Wardens , Treasurer , and Secretary to obtain the same . " This was carried unanimously , and the

W . M . then made the presentation amid the hearty plaudits of ail present . Letters of apology were then read f . om many influential brethren who were unable to attend , amongst others one from Sir John B . Monckton , who , nevertheless , sent an excellent substitute in the person of his son . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet took place

under the presidency of the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having- been duly proposed , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , returned thanks on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " which , he said , was a most important body , as it included not only those distinguished noblemen named , but a large number of equally distinguished brethren throughout the country .

Before sitting down he desired to make one other remark . They had recently had the privilege of seeing the Grand Master initiate into Masonry his eldest son , and he had never seen the ceremony more impressively or ably performed than on that occasion , so that they knew the Most Worshipful Grand Master was not an ornamental Mason , but a thorough good worker .

Bro . Philbrick then proposed " The Health of the Worshi p ful Master . " He had now taken the chair of a lodge which he ought to have held first ; but , whether first or second , they were glad to see him there . He could congratulate him on presiding over an united lodge , which during the year had justified the reason for which it was created . He trusted its career would be such

as they had a right to expect under such a Worshipful Master . For a year he had felt the presence of the W . M . in the chair was the one thing wanting to complete the edifice reared at its consecration . Bro . the Lord Mayor , in response , thanked the V . W . Brother for his kind words , which he could not but feel were somewhat undeserved . He had been a Mason for about iS

years ; but had not during that time worked up as he should have done ; but he would ask them to look over deficiencies , and he would promise to do his best . His connection with the University of London had been mentioned . He was proud to be a member of that University , which he felt was now a national institution . Members of it were found in every line of life . In the Government they had a

Cabinet Minister , and in Sir Farrer Herschell—a founder of the lodge—they had one who equally adorned the Bar and the Senate . Among the medical profession they had also many distinguished members . Quite naturally the members of the University had formea themselves into a lodge , and he was convinced that from year to year it would draw into its ranks many of the most distinguished men of

the country . The Worshipful Master then said he had to propose the health of a distinguished member of the legal profession . During the past year they had seen the gteat obligation the lodge had been under to the W . M ., and in Grand Lodge , where many difficult questions had to be dealt with , his expositions of Masonic law had been the most clear and learned he had ever heard , and they were proud

of having the Grand Registrar as the first Master of the University of London Lodge . Bro . Philbrick , in reply , said he thoroughly and heartily thanked them for having placed him in the chair , but he had always felt himself in a false position . All wished as graduates that the Lord Mayor would have occupied the chair first , but other honours were showered on himwhich

, prevented it . He trusted the lodge had recognised the service which he had rendered to it , and he looked forward to the position which it would occupy in the Craft to which they all belonged . He felt sure the W . M . would secure the thanks of all during his occupancy of the chair , rounding a new lodge was not always a bed of roses . Many difficulties had to be metbut he thought he could

, say that in the formation of the University of London Lodge , that not only had they received the sympathy of the sister Universities , but from all sides help and support had been offered them . They had now achieved their great wish in having the Lord Mayor in the chair , and he sincerel y hoped and believed that prosperity would attend

, Worshipful Master then proposed "The Visitors , " lyiom they , in common with all Masonic lodges , were always glad to welcome . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Samuel Pope , Q . C ., a member of the Nor-BTIIM ! J r Lod se . The Northern Bar had many distintha R members > but none more worthy and distinguished nan Bro > p opej w | , 0 was an ornarnent to the profession , and a great Mason .

rpfn J pc re P ' * characteristic speech , in which he his IT- to ttle P ° sition wh'ch the Lord Mayor occupied in r £ ; , r . , vers , t y > meeting the graces of a scholar with the "" c virtues necessary to the exalted office he then filled . , he toast of "The Officers of the Lodge" was next Aliv " i „ responded to by Bro . Spratling , Sec , and Bro . "i Meadows , S . W . unng the evening some excellent songs were given by r 3 m 5 mbers > and Bro - Tern ' s , who was a visitor , gave a Beet- i' ?" ' " The Lifeboat > " in a style that might be exvectea from one so eminent in his profession .

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RICHMOND LODGE ( No . 2032 ) . —The installation meeting . of this lodge was held at the Station Hotel , Richmond , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Blasby , W . M . ; Nunn , P . G . S . B ., l . P . M . 5 Digby , S . W . ; Houghton , S . D ., as J . W . ; Reynolds , Treas . ; Phillips , Sec . ; Dare , S . D . ; Sapsworth , as J . D . ; Marjason , l . G . ; Crew , Org . ; and many other brethren of the lodge . There were also present the

following visitors : R . W . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middx ., & c . ; Bros . George W . Smales , P . P . G . S . Warwickshire ; George F . Cook , P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts ; G . H . Wrigglesworth , 974 ; Dan Argyle , P . M . 94 G ; Ernest T . Smith , 17 GS ; A . Kent , 211 ; G . Aldred , 2002 ; Louis Honig , 1319 ; R . Garner , 2602 ; G . Brown , 145 ; N . Courlander , 975 ; E . Cox , 7 S 0 ; W . Morley , 1924 ; A . Tyson , 176 S ; J . Custance , 975 ; E . Grafton , 1 G 5 G ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the W . M . raised Bros . Meers , James , Cook , and Trinder to the Degree of M . M ., and passed Bro . Hestor in his usual able manner . The W . M . then proceeded to install his successor , Bro . Digby , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . This ceremony was most ably and impressively performed , and proved to the brethren present that the late W . M . had spared no pains to make this , his last public

act , as perfect and as pleasing as all that had previously occurred during his year of office . _ The newly-installed W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Phillips , S . W . ; Houghton , J . W . ; Reynolds , Treas . ; Rowland , Sec ; Dare , S . D . ; Sapsworth , J . D . ; Marjason , l . G . ; Crew , Org . ; Ireland , D . C . ; Maton and Messum , Stwds . ; and Banks , Tyler . The newly-installed Master , after receiving the hearty

congratulations of the brethren , proceeded to initiate Messrs . Rainbow and Clifford into the mysteries of the Craft , in the performance of which ceremony he , and the other officers , thoroughly upheld the character hitherto enjoyed by this lodge for the excellence of its working . The lodge then adjourned to a banquet , provided by Host Bro . Munro , which was served in the usual manner . The usual toasts , which were most ably given and enthusiastically received , were proposed by R . W . Bro . Sir

Francis Burdett , Bart ., and Bro . Nunn , P . G . S . B ., for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . Digby received the hearty congratulations of all present on his elevation to the post of W . M ., and , after responding in a few well-chosen sentences , presented to Bro . Blasby a handsome jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the brethren . Thus was inaugurated the second year of this young , flourishing , and most successful lodge .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old-established and flourishing lodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Monday , the nth inst ., Bro . Frederick Plowman , W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Councillor W . H . Russell , l . P . M . ; F . H . Hallett , S . W . ; T . W . Markwick , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treasurer ;

Capt . E . W . J . Hennah , K . N ., P . M ., Secretary ; Henry Gloynes , S . D . ; S . Chandler , J . D . ; H . A . Muscat , Org . ; Frederick Duke , l . G . ; J . B . Foord , J . D . 1184 , Stwd . ; Leslie , Tyler ; W . Glenister , P . M . ; Arthur Wells , P . M . ; John Pearce , P . M . ; G . F . Wood , F . J . Parsons , John Bray , G . Roddis , R . J . Wilson , Arthur Bray , W . S . Allen , J . Stace , T . C . Edwards , G . Randell , W . A . Paine , R . Walmsley , R . Dengate , John Plowman , and Henry

Kimm , S . D . 11 S 4 ( Freemason ) . Visitors : Bros . Edwin Beer , P . G . D . Kent , P . M . 972 ; Richard Jeff , P . M . 435 ; W . Robertson , D . C . 442 ; C . R . Chandler , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; I . B . Sargent , P . M . 11 S 4 ; Robert Hughes , Sec . 11 S 4 ; W . Woodcock , M . M . 1473 ; A . L . Ward , W . M . 1 S 42 ; and others . The minutes of the last regular lodge were confirmed and communications read , and a ballot taken for a joining

member , Bro . W . Woodcock , 1473 . There were three candidates foe initiation , Messrs . William Cooper , Samuel Case , and Mercer Wildish , all of whom were approved . Upon the ballot being taken , Air . Case , however , being the only one in attendance , was duly initiated into Craft mysteries b y the W . M ., after which Bro . John Plowman , having received the reward of merit in the First Degree , was duly passed as Fellow Craft by the Worshipful

Master . 1 he brethren having ceased trom labour , and resumed again after a short interval , Bro . R . Walmsley answered the usual questions , and was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the working tools and charge of each of the Three Degrees being given by the W . M ., Bro . F . Plowman , who is to be congratulated upon the efficient and impressive manner in which the ceremony of each Degree was rendered . Although the Derwent Lodge

prides itself upon the very able way in which the duties of the chair are performed , it has seldom been our privilege to witness such letter-pertect , earnest working as that of the present Master of Lodge No . 40 . It was proposed and seconded that a sum of ten guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and placed on Bro . W . H . Russell ' s list . Several minor matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed .

DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Stone-street . Present : Bros . G . T . Owen , W . M . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treasurer , as S . W . ; Robert Stevenson , J . W . ; Samuel Smith , P . M ., Secretary ; Sept . Bagott , S . D . ; James Warham , J . D . ; M . Smith , D . C . ; W . Swallow , I . G . ; Thos . Chambers , Stwd . ; F . Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst .

Tyler ; Fras . Holcroft , P . M . ; Edwin Turner , P . M . ; Thos . F . Higgs , P . M . ; Geo . Bagott , P . M . ; Wm . Bagott , Jos . Russell , John By water , Benj . Barratt , E . J . Chambers , James Jones , A . J . Baird , Robt . Preece , Jos . Sidaway , Geo . Morgan , and Thos . While . Visitors : Bros . Charles McGuigan , P . M . G 96 ; John Jordan , W . M . 498 ; Sitnah Clapp , P . M . G 62 ; and Stevenson , 662 . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro .

Geo . Morgan was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ; and Bro . Thomas While was duly passed to the Second Degree—both ceremonies being performed in an able manner by the W . M . Three guineas were voted from the Alms Fund to a relief fund being raised for an afflicted brother , and another appeal for aid on behalf of a widow of a deceased brother was favourably considered by the brethren . W . Bro . C . F . G . Clark , P . M . ( who occupied the chair in 1 S 5 S ) having , by letter to the Secretary ,

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tendered his resignation , in consequence of a change of residence , and he having at the same time presented to the lodge the manuscript of two lectures recently delivered by him to the brethren , on the history of Freemasonry in the province , and in relation to this lodge in particular , the said resignation was received and accepted with much regret , and a vote was passed and entered on the minutes to the effect , that the best thanks of the lodge were due ,

and were heartily and unanimously given to Bro . Clark , in grateful acknowledgment and return for the gift bestowed , and the kind consideration and favour shown by him in regard to his mother lodge . Other business being duly disposed of , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and all adjourned to the banquet , and the further manifestation and enjoyment of brotherly love . _____

WELLS . —Benevolent Lodge ( No . 446 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest , as invitations had been issued to the neighbouring lodges , 2 S 5 and 772 . The W . M ., Bro . A . Thrale Perkins , P . P . G . J . W . Somerset , was well supported , every officer of the lodge being in his

place , ana as many of the members as were not prevented by sickness or other causes . There were present Bros . J . H . Holloway , l . P . M . ; A . L . Wade , S . W .,- J . N . Knight , J . W . ; L . E . Newnham , Treas . ; J . M . Atkins , Sec ; J . J . Palmer , Chap . ; W . Hill , S . D . ; the Rev . J ; J ; . „ P 0 Wnes > J > ' R - J- Manning , D . C ; A . McWitUam , l . G . ; Horn , Tyler ; Bros . Duke , Bright , Bath , Marchant , Cottrell , Budd , A . Baily , J . Baily , Davis , Phillis

, and several others . The lodge was opened in due form , and then the brethren of the visiting lodge being announced , were admitted and received with Masonic honours . Bro . A . McWilliam having established his proficiency , was entrusted and retired . Bro . A . McWilliam was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who also explained the working tools . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to the

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and entrusted to the W . M ., who will represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and the W . M . proposed and the S . W . seconded a hearty vote of welcome to the visiting brethren , which was carried by acclamation , and was duly acknowledged by Bro . A . Budd , W . M . 2 S 5 , and Bro . J . A . Bright , P . M . 772 . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

After the cloth was removed , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were cordially received . The W . M ., in proposing "The P . G . M . of Somerset , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the D . P . G . M ., W . Bro . Else ; and Prov . Grand Lodge , " said that the great prosperity of the province , and the harmony prevailing throughout its leugth

and breadth , was owing to the interest taken in his province by the P . G . M . and the indefatigable energy of the D . P . G . M . Amongst the Present and Past Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge the W . M . was pleased and gratified to see W . Bro . Alderman A . Baily , P . P . G . D ., and he felt sure that every Mason present would welcome him amongst them , so that they might have an opportunity of congratulating him

, as Masons , upon the very interesting family occurrence—no less than his golden wedding—which Bro . Baily had a few days before happily celebrated , surrounded by all his sons and daughters and 13 grandchildren . The W . M . wished Bro . Baily many years of health and prosperity , and concluded by saying he hoped to see Bro . Baily celebrate his

centenary , and that he might visit Lodge 44 6 after that occasion . The W . M . then gave the toast , and coupled with it the name of Bro . A . Baily . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Baily returned thanks in a spirited and feeling speech , and his eldest son , Bro . A . Baily , P . M . 722 , also

said a few words . The W . M . then gave "The Visiting Lodges , " expressing the great pleasure the brethren of 446 felt in welcoming amongst them in this fraternal manner the brethren of 2 S 5 and 772 ; that it was by these friendly gatherings that Masons got to know each other , and the true Masonic " enteinte cordiale " was established .

Bro . Budd , W . M . 2 S 5 , in reply , said that he came supported by 10 of his brethren , and that more would have liked to come , but that they feared they would trespass too much on the hospitality of their hosts . He was much impressed and gratified by the manner in which the W . M . of 44 G had worked the Third Degree that evening , and considered it a lesson to himself and every brother present

who aspired to become Master of his lodge . He also congratulated the lodge on the efficiency of its officers , every one of whom appeared to be well up in their work . I I Bro . E . Bath responded for 772 , and hoped that the example of hospitality set them that evening would be carried out , and that they might have many more of these fraternal gatherings in the future .

"The Health of the Newly-raised Master Mason " was proposed and responded to , and " The Secretary's " and Tyler ' s toasts were given . The proceedings were enlivened by several capital songs by Bros . Knight , Bath , Davis , and others , and last , but not least , a rattling hunting song by Bro . Baily , whose voice seemed to have been mellowed by his 77 years and his golden wedding .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill-road , Bro . W . Rees , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D . C . ; W . T . Vincent , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . I . fnnW P M .. 14 U . «> P \ lt C . h . J . P Pol „„ r

S . VV . ; G . H . Setton , J . W . ; C . H . Lawson , J . D ., acting S . B . ; W . B , Ledger , ' Org . ; W . D . Keeble , l . G ., acting J . D . ; W . G . Lloyd , Asst . Stwd ., acting I . G . ; W . J . Larder , T y ler ; W . C . Taylor , T . Hambrook , R . Courtman , T . Griffiths , W . Sanders , W . A . Fenn , A . D . Capon , A . Moore , J . Farrier , G . Frost , W . Topp , G . Lewis , J .

Hooton , A . Day , Dr . Brysecon , H . Towers , and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , all of the lodge ; Lieut . Watkins , K . A ., W . M . 17 S 9 ; J . Aillud , W . M . 615 ; G . Masters , W . M ; 12 ; G . Mitchell , W . M . elect G 15 ; J . Sanderson , J . W . 700 ; W . Bidgood , Org . 700 ; R . Goode , 1789 ; W . Maule , S . D . 1536 ; A . J . Fenn , 1900 ; W . Keeble , 13 ; H . Tufncll , 13 » G . H . Porter , 700 ; and G . F . Taylor , 700 .