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Br . ; J . Young-, P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; C . Bachhoffner , P . M . ; and J . W . Gaze , C . C ., P . M . 176 S . Among the visitors were Bro . Major W . Williams , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to the Executive Committee for their exertions in carrying out so successfully the summer outing . Bro . H . J . Lardner acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and colleagues . The name of a candidate for initiation at the next meeting having been handed in , the lodge was

closed-A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by the instrumental and vocal efforts of Bros . E . M . Lott , J . VV . Hinton , J . Young , A . E . Cook , and E . R . Ctemmens .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The installation ceremony of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Theo . Barber , W . M . ; H . A . Fenton , S . W . ; G . Eland , J . W . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; J . Constable , Sec . ; E . Simpson , J . D . ; F . Turner , D . C . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; T . J . Smith , I . G . ; R . Brew and T . R . R . Marsdin , Stwds . ; Pine , Tyler ; A . L . Peace , L . H . C . Ashlin , T . Tomlinson , F . Webb , C . Goldthorpe , H . C . White , and J . H . Pawson . Visitors : Bros . F . Buckland , W . M . 242 ; C . Fox , W . Chamberlain ,

T . btamforth , and G . S . Tyack , all of 14 S 2 ; J . H . Turner , J . W . 242 ; F . Hanson , 242 ; W . Baldwin , P . M . 70 S ; J . Carthorn , P . M . 45 S ; and others . The installation was beautifully rendered by Bro . A . L . Peace , assisted by Bros . T . Barber and J . H . Pawson , Bro . Constabble acting as D . C , and Bro . Webb sang the solo " Be thou faithful , " accompanied by Bro . H . C . White , Org . 242 . So that altogether Bro . H . A . Fenton , S . W ., was duly and fully installed into the chair of K . S . in a most

impressive manner . He afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . Barber , I . P . M . ; G . Eland , S . W . ; E . Hirst , J . W . ; Rev . J . J . Littlewood , Chap . ; B . Marshall , Treas . ; J . Constable , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; E . Simpson , S . D . ; T . J . Smith , J . D . ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; F . T . Turner , D . C ; ) . Dugdale , S . B . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; R . Brew , I . G . ; T . R . R . Marsdin and T . Tomlinson , Stewards ; and F . Pine , Tyler . Bro . Constable was re-elected Charity representative .

After a most pleasant gathering in lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Club Room , where a splendid banquet was provided , to which ample justice was done . The usual Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs , Sic , from Bros . Turner , 242 ; Hirst , Webb , Pawson , Baldwin , Robotham , Simpson , and Bucklandaltogether a most pleasant afternoon was spent .

Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . The last meeting of the year was held at the Crown Hotel , Broxbourne , on Saturday , the oth inst ., and was attended by Bros . J . Gravatt , W . M . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., I . P . M . ; A . Ingram , S . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . F . Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; H . R . Bower , J . D . ; F . Page , W . M . 1 G 13 , I . G . ; J . G . Cobb , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C . ; A . A . Kelley , Org . ; C . Nicole and D . Taylor , Stwds . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . W . Nicole , P . M . ; H . F . Facks , A . Palmer-Palmer , A . C Little , F . H . Johnson , G . R . Redding , and Donald King . Visitors : Bros . J . Duncan , P . M . 59 ; G . Taylor , 1541 ; and S . Reichenheim , Grand Lodge of Germany .

The minutes having been confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . H . H . Broughton , who was unanimously elected a joining member . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and this terminated the bus ness of the meeting . The lodge was then closed . An excellent dinner had been provided , to which the brethren , having had their appetites whetted by the fresh air and rural walks , did due justice . The W . M . decided to limit the toast list as much as possible so that the programme which had been arranged by Bro . NicoleP . M . might be carried out .

, , Bros . Kelly , Little , Redding , C . Nicole , King , Johnson , and D . Taylor contributed excellent songs . A duet , " Excelsior , " was rendered in admirable style by Bros . Geo . Taylor and Little , also one by Bros . Redding and Kelly . Bro . Kelly accompanied throughout the evening . The time to return to town arrived all too quickly , and the question was asked why the meetings should not be continued monthly throughout the year ? Which proves that they are not dull or wearisome .

Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . This lodge which has just completed two years existence , held its installation meeting at the Holborn Restaurant , on the ijth inst . There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors , who were well rewarded for their visit by witnessing an excellent rendering ot the installation ceremony by Bro . C . Lamb , I . P . M ., who installed Bro John Coote as his successor . The members present included Bros . C . Lamb , W . M . ; J . Coote , S . W . ; J . A . Shelton , J . W . ; Rev . W . J . SaltM . A ., Chap . ; H .

, Visger , Treas . ; Edwd . Hall , Sec ; H . Lewis , S . D . ; W . C . Tyler , J . D . ; H . Cole , Christopher Sims , I . P . M . ; W . T . Price Taylor , Frank Adams , P . M . ; j . W Dimsdale , C W . Wilkes , and many others . Visitors : Bros . Walter Martin , A G Pprst . ; F . W . Hatch , 1601 ; J . Weaver , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; F . Lever , I D 155 S ; W . S . Hooper , W . M . 24 SS ; T . Wall , 1155 ; W . E . Bush , 65 ; R . Colston ' 115 SJ J . Westmoreland , W . M . 1259 ; VV . Phillips , P . M . 1997 ; J . Pears , 1677 ' 1 . W . Conyers , 72 ; L . G . Peradon , 72 ; G . J . Fream , J . W . 54 S ; I . Levv

1366 ; G . J . Ingram , S . W . 2469 ; H . Kemp , S . W . SG 2 ; A . Morris , 1 G 4 S ; A . 1 Dottridge , P . M . 172 ; S . W . Fryett , 73 ; E . Preston , 2454 ; J . Irvine , P . M . S 62 ; W . E . Dilley , P . M . 147 ; B . Wynne , P . M . 1 S 55 ; S . K . Bawden , 2164 j w ! Campbell Everden , Org . 19 ; W . J . Huntley , 2332 ; W . C . Bell , 860 ; H . Warner , J . W . 1259 ; C . Spencer West , 21 S 2 ; R . Hinderwell , S . D . 1250 ; W . W Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; and others . Lodge was opened and a dispensation read allowing the meeting to be held on this

occasion at the Holborn Restaurant . The minutes wrre read , and the consideration of the Audit report was deferred until the next meeting . Bro . John Coote was presented for installation as W . M ., and was duly installed by Bro . C . Lamb , who was invested with the collar of I . P . M . The following brethren were appointed and invested as officers Bros . James A . Shelton , S . W . ; 1 Iarry Lewis , J . W . ; Rev . W . J . Salt , M . A ., Chap . Harman Visger , Treas . ; Edward Hall , Sec . ; Walter C . Tyler , S . D . ; Henrv Cole . J . D .: W . T . Price-Taylor , I . G . j J . W . Drysdale , D . C ; C . W . Wilkes " Org .

, F . W . Quandt and John A . Laing , Stwds . The I . P . M . was invested with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services in the chair , the gift being acknowledged in an appropriate ar . d appreciative manner . A notice of motion was then brought forward , having for its object the tranference of the months of meeting from the summer to the winter . After considerable discussion , 21 members voted for the motion and 20 against , whilst several abstained fro

m voting altogether . The lodge was closed , and an adjournment made to the banquet , which was well served . At its conclusion a photograph of the room was taken by Messrs . Fradelle and Young , of Regent-street , the successful result of which was subsequently handed round for inspection and admiration . The usual loyal toasts were then heartily honoured by all present . Lamb

Bro . C , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said it afforded him the opportunity of congratulating Bro . Coote in a somewhat more public manner on the high position he had achieved in connection with such a lodge as theirs . It might not be generally known that it was to their present W . M . that the Lewisham Lodge mainly owed its existence , and this was a matter he ( the I . P . M . ) thought had not been propeily recognised before . In Lewisham Bro . Coote saw some premises to let which he thought would make a Masonic Club , and after consultation , h * thought this would be a good epportunity of carrying the idea into effect . Their W . M . kindly undertook to attend to tV

. e correspondence , and sought public support in the press , but there was not sufficient support forthcoming , but Bro . Coote then said— " Why not form a new lodge . ' T hat idea was cordially received , and he gathered round him a few Masons who took the matter up , and the lodge 1 wasfoimcd . There were some difficulties—partly local—but the W . M . gained bis point , and indue time the warrant was granted . The result could be sc en that evening , and few present had seen such a success in so short a time . I here had been 29 initiates and 13 joining members , and the lod ge now numbered 57 active members . This was a matter for congratulation , and he congratulated the W . M , accordingly . The W . M . was in a new position , and was , doubtless , nervous ,

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and he ( the I . P . M . ) could sympathise with him . In drinking the health of the W . M ., they hoped he would have a successful year of office . Bro . John Coote , W . M ., in reply , said that when he stood up about two months earlier he had his mind and brain full of the subject , but the ovation he had received had almost overwhelmed him . He felt from the depths of his heart a sincere feeling of gratitude for their kindness in giving him that position . He did not think he deserved it . Whatever he had done had been with the best of intentions , and for the benefit of

the lodge , and he had done his best to promote good feeling . He had also tried to make that meeting a success , and if he had done so he was more than repaid . He felt keenly the proud position in which that lodge had placed him after it had been in existence only two years . The I . P . M . had acquainted them with the fact that he ( the W . M . ) was the originator of the lodge , although he was not anxious to take all the glory . The first brethren he mentioned the matter to were Bros . Walter Tyler , Shelton , and Lewis , and

there was no difficulty in finding others . On the present occasion he only desired to thank the brethren for placing him in that position , and to assure them that nothing would be wanting on his part—given health and strength— to promote the welfare of the lodge and its members . If there were any little differences he hoped they would sink and thus secure a happy and prosperous year during his term of office . He begged to thank them very sincerely for their kindness to him on this and past

. Bro . J . Irvine , P . M . SG 2 , in acknowledging "The Visitors , " said it was always a pleasure to visit a lodge like this , for there was always some knowledge to be gained , however accomplished a brother might he . He must bear testimony to the working which was rendered second to none . He was pleased to see the lod ^ e had been so prosperous having been present at its consecration . Bros . Weaver , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; Westmoreland , W . M . 1259 ; and Dilley , P . M ., also responded .

The W . M . next briefly proposed "The I . P . M ., " and in response Bro . C . Lamb , I . P . M ., said that having been a good deal in evidence that evening they would excuse the brevity of his remarks . He had been well supported and was pleased to know he had given them satisfaction . Having now become a Past Master he would continue to serve the lodge as far as lay in his power . The W . M . in giving "The Masonic Charities , " regretted the absence of Bro . McLeod on account of illness . He ( the W . M . ) was going up as Steward for the Boys ' School to represent his mother lodge .

"The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers , " were duly given before the brethren departed . The musical programme and toast list contained portraits of the W . M ., I . P . M ., and Wardens , and amongst the artistes who assisted were Misses Jennie and Kate Coote ( daughters of the W . M . ) , Madame Carlotta Ide , and Bros . Walter Pnillips , Dilley , P . M ., and Hall , Sec .

Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . The first regular meeting of this newly-constituted lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Saturday , the iGth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Prince , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . S . of W ., W . M . ; John F . Wolff , S . W . ; ] . liaynes , ( . VV . ; E . C . Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . dr ., Treas . ; W . A . Cocks , P . M . 21 G 3 , Sec . ; W . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 , S . D . ; E . Marshall , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . D . ; W . P . Huvsv , I . G . ; W . A . Hurdy and Major E . J . Reed , Stwds . ; and G . H . Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Tyler . Bros . A . Chappell , 3 S 2 , and VV . E . Nicholls , 94 G , were visitors .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the consecration meeting held on the 9 th inst ., recording the attendance of upwards of 100 brethren including six Grand Lodge Officers and many distinguished Provincial Ollicers , were read and confirmed . A billot was taken for Messrs . W . J . Wilson and C . A . Starkey , candidates for initiation , and also for Bros . A . W . Hall , late of 209 ; J . J . Simcox , W . M . 1501 , P . P . G . Org . Bucks ; A . Moor , late ot 5 G 9 ; and J . H . Groves , 45 , as jcining members , which was unanimously in favour of each . The W . M . invested Bro . Simcox with the collar of Org .,

and Bro . W . F . Harvey ( who was absent from the previous meeting ) with the collar of principal Steward . Messrs . Wilson and Starkey were theo initiated by the W . M ,, w ' ao afterwards delivered the charge . The W . M . signified his wish lo represent the lodge as Steward at the Centenary Festival of the Boys' School next year , and was promised cordial support . A circular was submitted from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution asking for Stewards for their next festival . Letters and telegrams were read from the four other members of the lodge , expressing regret at their unavoidable absence .

After disposing of other routine matters , the lodge was closed and the brethren dined and spent a pleasant evening at the White Hart Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently given and honoured , interspersed with singing .

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Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 30 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . G . W . Larter , W . M . ; E . W . Beird , S . W . ; T . Rossdale , J . W . j F . N . Harding , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . Wales , S . D . ; T . Strutt , J . D . ; T . Baragwanath , Steward ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . ; J . M . Huish , P . M . ; P . Monson , P . M . ; and H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ( hon . member ) . Visitors : Bros . R . Sha . v , P . M . S , and A . W . Thompson , 16 .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Munshi Kashi Frasada , 2105 , and , it being unanimous , he was duly advanced , the ceremony being well performed . The ballot was also taken for Bro . R . Shaw , P . M . S , as a joining member . Bro . E . W . Beard , S . W ., was elected W . M ., subject to a dispensation being obtained from Grand Lodge . Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . S . Ellis , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his services during the past year , and a Past Master ' s jewel voted to him . The resignation of Bro . T . Kickwood , P . M ., was received with regret .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . F . C . Frye , P . M . ; Dr . H . Kiallmark , P . M ., P . G . S . ; and D . P . Cama , P . M . ; after which the lodge was closed . The W . M . presided most genially at the after proceedings , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

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Mount Calvary Preceptory , D . A meeting of this old preceptory was held at the Inns nf Court Hotel , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Sir Knights Harris Hills , E . P . ; Basil Stewart , C . ; Major T . C Walls , P . G . C of Guards , P . E . P ., Reg . ; A . R . Carter , C . Hoest , Rev . R . C Fillingham , P . E . P ., Prelate ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . P . ; II . J . Lardner , P . E . P . ; G . Graveley , P . E . P . ; L . Steele , P . E . P . ; and C . Slater , P . E . P .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . George Haysom , of No . 174 , R . A . C ., but he was unable to attend , Sir Knight Basil Stewart was unaninuusly elected E . P . ; Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , Treas . ; and Sir Knights Carter and Bonney , Auditors . - \ Past Preceptor ' s jewel was voted to Sir Knight H . Hills . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Sir Knieht \ V . Paas , P . E . P ., P . G . B . B ., and for

many years the respected Treasurer of the Mount Calvary Preceptory , who died on the iGth ult . Apologies for non-attendance were received trom Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , J . Owen , E . F . Roberts , 11 . Schartau , T . Wood , W . Maple , and others . The name of Comp . Capt . George Carpenter , of the Fitzroy Chapter , was proposed for installation at the next meeting . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed , at which the only toasts proposed were "The Oueen , " "The Grand Sovereign , " "The Eminent Preceptor , " and "The E . P . elect , " ~