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he was in search of . He felt sure that the brethren of the New Cross Lodge would say the work that evening had been done well , but when next they met he might prophecy they would still see an improvement in his working . He had spent a pleasant evening , and thanked them all . Bro . G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 , said he had felt deeply

indebted to the W . M . for his kind remarks respecting the lodge of instruction , of which he had the honour of being Secretary . The W . M . had been a frequent attendant , and his successful working that evening fully proved the usefulness of lodges of instruction . And he did hope to have the pleasure of seeing the officers of the lodge present at instruction to work with him sometimes on Thursday evenings . Working together was most essential to success , and

he trusted brethren would attend lodges of instruction during the recess , so as to keep themselves from getting rusty before the lodges reopened . The New Cross Lodge had for its Master a courteous gentleman and a good brother , and one that any lodge would be proud of . He wished him health with success , and every prosperity . He had spent a most enjoyable evening , and thanked them all

for the hearty manner in which the health of the visitors had been received . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M . and P . M . ' s , " and , in so doing , said that Bro . the Rev . J . W . A . Sturdee had done all in his power for the good of the lodge . That night he was much indebted to him for his kind assistance . He knew that their I . P . M . had the

interest of the New Cross Lodge at heart , fhe P . M . 's had also done all in their power for the welfare of the lodge . The Treasurer and Secretary—who were both P . M . ' s—were all that a lodge could desire , The I . P . M . thanked the W . M . for his kind expressions with respect to himself . He could not say much , for he felt like a clock that had run down , He promised to assist the

W . M . all in his power during his year of office , which he hoped would prove a successful one . Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M . and Treas ., thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had drank the health of the I . P . M . and P . M . ' s . It was most gratifying to him to see so good an attendance of the brethren that evening . Having no banquet it showed how much the brethren aonreciated the work of their W . M .

Bro . E . E . Smith , P . M . and Sec , said he believed that one and all the brethren agreed with him it had been a most pleasurable evening . It was always most gratifying to see the working of the lodge , and he felt sure there was great success in store for the New Cross Lodge , as there had been so many initiates and prospects of others . As the Secretary , he would do all in his power for its welfare . Bros . P . M . ' s W . Cawley and C . T . Grummant also

replied * The W . M . then proposed " The Health of his Officers , " and , in doing so , said that their S . W ., Bro . C . Grassi , was anxious to do his work well , and was attending lodge of instruction for the purpose of preparing himself for the onerous duties looming in the future . Bro . F . VV . Cash , J . VV ., was also an excellent worker . The vV . M . paid high compliment to his other officers , and said he felt well

supported . . Bro . S . Ward , J . VV ., and the other officers having acknowledged all that was said in their favour , the Tyler ' s toast brought this pleasant evening to a close , to which the following brethren assisted much by their songs and recitations : —The VV . M ., Bros . C Grassi , J . H . Meyer , C Guffanti , J . Pegram , VV . Avenell , R . Mackway , and others .

MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , under the presidency of Bro . George Lewis , W . M . After the confirmation of the minutes of the meeting of the 13 th February , Mr . Joseph Franken and Mr . Edmund Beeley Smith were initiated , and on the motion of Bro . Bergmann £ 10 was voted to the widow of a deceased brother , and on the motion of Bro .

Nelson Reed , P . M ., £ 10 was voted from the Benevolent Fund , and placed on Bro . Meiter ' s list as Steward for the next Festival of the Masonic Boys' School . Bro . Henry Warden , P . M ., afterwards installed Bro . Charles VVilliam Meiter as Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , and Bro . George Lewis was invested as I . P . M . The officers appointed for the ensuing year were Bros .

Henry White , S . W . ; Charles G . Hayman , J . W . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; James J . Avery , Treas . ; Nelson Reed , P . M ., Sec ; Johannes Bergmann , Org . ; Arthur C Darby , S . D . ; Percy Keeling , J . D . ; William E . Downey , I . G . ; Charles H . Dancocks , D . C . ; Charles Sissons , W . S . ; and Goddard , Tyler . Among the company present were Bros , the Rev . R . J . Clerke

Simpson , P . G . C . ; Colonel Shadwell H . , G . Sec . ; and D . P . Cama , G . Treas . elect . About 70 other brethren were also present . The brethren afterwards adjourned to an elegant banquet , and honoured the usual toasts . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Meiter , W . M ., who was assisted by Mrs . Meiter , Miss Helen Meiter , Miss

Grace Meiter , Aliss Florence Meiter , Miss Alice Meiter , Bro . Henry Parker , Bro . A . Byford , and Miss Harris . The programme of music contained the following selections : — The National Anthem ( Miss Helen Meiter ) , " God bless the Prince of Wales" ( Miss Helen Meiter ) , ist violins ( Misses Grace and Helen Meiter ) , 2 nd violins _ ( Misses Florence and Al . ce Meiter ) , viola ( Miss Meiter ) , violoncello

( Miss Harris ) , and piano ( Mrs . Meiter ) . Selection , " Les Huguenots " ( the Misses Meiter ); song , " The Initiate ; " solo violin , " Gth air varie " ( Miss Grace Meiter ); overture , " Le Chevalier de Breton " ( the Misses Meiter ); song , "The miller and the maid" ( Miss Meiter ); gavotte , " Wilkommen " ( the Misses Meiter ); solo clarionet , " Luisa di Montfort " ( Bro . A . Byford ) ; song , «• Waitins ? " ( Miss Helen Meiter ) ; serenade , "Les Mandolines "

( the Misses Meiter ) ; solo piano ( Miss Meiter ) ; overture , " Guy Mannering " ( the Misses Meiter ) ; song , " When the heart is young " ( Miss Helen Meiter ) ; overture , " William Tell " ( the Misses Meiter ) . The proceedings gave the greatest satisfaction throughout , and the music was much admired . The speeches were above the average of excellence , and Iiro . D . P . Cama , who was called upon for an address , received the heartiest applause . HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Castle Hotel on Monday ,

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the 12 th inst ., when there wkre present Bros . T . H . Hallett , W . M . ; T . F . W . Markwick , S . VV . ; F . Plowman , P . M ., acting j . W . ; Capt . E . W . J . Hennah , P . M ., Sec ; F . Duke , S . D . ; J . B . Foord , S . D . 11 S 4 , J . D . ; Woodcock , Org . ; VV . S . Allen , l . G . ; G . Gaze , John Bray , H . Gloyns , F . C . Edwards , G . Randall , R . Walmsley , W .

Cooper , R . Jones , P . M . Skinner , and others . Visitor Bro . A . Skinner , 341 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . performed the raising of Bro . P . M . Skinner in a very efficient manner . Other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form .

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 2 S 4 ) . — A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , when there were present Bros . Herbert Spencer , W . M . ; Caleb Williams , S . VV . ; H . Blenkinsop , P . M ., J . W . ; B . Campbell , P . M ., 'lreas . ; S . VV . Cooke ,

P . M ., Sec . ,- F . Thorne , P . M ., S . D . ; Dr . Douglas , I . G . ; J . Bullock , Stwd . ; W . Mann , Tyler ; J . Haynes , P . M . ; S . C . Smith , P . M . ; Margetts , Aymer , Sanderson , T . Rendall , and other well-known brethren . Mr . H . Alcock was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

BASINGSTOKE . —Oakley Lodge ( No . 6 94 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge took place on Monday , 5 th inst . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., the Prov . G . M . of Hampshire , performing the ceremony in a very impressive manner . Bro . E . P . Couian is the new Master . The retiring Master ( the Rev . A . G . Barker )

presented the lodge with an illuminated list of the Masters from the time of the formation of the Iodge . The work was executed by Bro . H . J . Thatcher , and was enclosed in a handsome frame ornamented with Masonic devices . After the business the brethren dined together at the Red Lion Hotel .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . Edgar Home , VV . M . ; A . Woodiwiss , S . W . ; J . W . Brigg , J . W . ; W . Whittaker , P . M ., lreas . ; J . Chadwick , Sec . ; Severn Taylor , S . D . ; J . Walker , J . D . ; VV Forman , Org . ; G . Sutherland , D . C ; John Jones , I . G . ;

W . Todd , G . Tower , W . H . Wright , and G . H . Ward , Stwds ; Thomas Dav , Ty ' . er ; G . T . Wright . P . M ., P . G . S . VV . ; J . C Merry , " P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; A . Frazer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; 1 . Bland , P . M ., P . P . GJ . D . ; C Webster , P . M . ; J . Copestick , I . P . M . ; F . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ;

A . Smith , A . Tyler , F . Ball , G . C . Copestick . W . Harrison , D . Woollatt , jun ., W . Knight , L . J . Greensmith . Visitors : Bros . H . A . Bemrose , W . M . 253 ; W . S . Hall , S . W . 253 ; J . E . Russell , I . P . M . 1085 ; J . O . Manton , P . M . 1085 ; C . D . Hart , P . M . 10 S 5 ; VV . Marshall , 667 ; J . Fisher , I . G . 353 ; and D . VV . Bardell , S 02 . 'The lodge was opened in due torm , and the minutes of

the last regular lodge were read , confirmed , and signed The ballot was taken for Mr . James Edward Mallen , who was elected . Mr . Samuel Trinklerwas then initiated by the W . M . in a very able manner , and the charge was very tellingly delivered by the J . W . Bro . J . D . Woodward , of the Lodge of True Friendship , Bengal , was then proposed by the VV . M . as a joining member . The Audit Committee were appointed . Sundry accounts were ordered

to be paid , and a apology for non-attendance was read from the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . T . Orrell . The report of the Committee appointed to confer with the Trustees of the Hall with respect to increased rent , & c , was read and received . "Hearty good wishes" having been given by the visitors , lodge was closed . By order of the Prov . Grand Master , the brethren were ordered to appear in mourning for three months for the late Bro . C . R . Colville ,

P . D . P . G . M . Refreshment followed labour , most of _ the _ brethren remaining . The usual toasts followed , being given in a very hearty and happy manner by the VV . M . Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., responded for " The Provincial Grand Lodge . " A most earnest and impressive speech was given by

Bro . J . Brown , P . M ., in giving "The Health of the new Initiate , " and in which he forcibly impressed upon the new brother to study carefully the symbols , & c , of our Order . It was listened to with marked attention by the brethren , and was loudly applauded at the close . Other toasts followed . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . R . VV . Pike ,

J . VV . Brigg , G . Sutherland , and W . Whittaker . A very amusing recitation , " Localised , " was given by Bro . A . Frazer , P . M ., and Bro . J . V . Woodward gave a violincello solo , accompanied by Bro . W . L . Dodd on the Grand Piano . 'The Tyler's toast brought a very happy meeting to a close .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . R . Dawson , VV . M . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; C Floyd , P . M . 1817 , P . P . G . A . P ., J . W . ; A . Lucking , G . A . P . England , Sec . ; L . Warren , jun ., S . D . ; C . F . Woosnam , J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., D . C . ;

VV . E . Bridgeland , I . P . M . 933 , as l . G . ; G . Kitchin , Org . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; F . D . Grayson , P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . j G . F . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; T . Haod , A . Vanderword , T . A . R . Whistler , C . W . Cooke , W . Tyler , A . Baker , A , G . Renninson , B . Thomas , and A . M . Gerussi . Visitors Bros . Sidney Smith , W . M . 1734 ; E . C . Sparrow , S . D . ¦ 734 ) C L . Constandinidi , 1009 ; Gordon , 1 G 0 ; and A . L , Harrington ,

Bro . C . VV . Cooke was elected as a joining member , and Bros . T . Hood and A . Vanderword were passed to the Second Degree . Mr . E . Cant , Rev . J . Hutchons , and Mr . N . de Sylla Zucco were elected as candidates for initiation , and theRev . J . Hutchons and Mr . Zucco being present , were duly initiated , thc charge being given by the J . VV . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

HARROGATE . — Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . 1001 ) . —On Friday , the 9 th inst ., the 22 nd anniversary festival of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall . There was a brilliant assembly of resident and visiting brethren , including representatives from Nos . 304 , 521 ,

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1042 , and 110 S . The VV . M . elect , Bro . J . T . Walker , was duly installed in the chair , and after being saluted with the usual Masonic honours , appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . C J . B . Johnson , S . VV . ; T . A . Marsh , J . VV . ; T . Lawrence , Chap . ; J . Richardson , P . M ., P . P .

G . P ., lreas . ; G . Thompson , Sec . ; A . O . Jones , D . C ; G . Fawnett , Org . ; R . H . Walters , I . G . ; VV . T . Marshall , P . M . 110 S , Asst . Stwd . ; and W . Child , Tyler . Bro . A . ] . Bodmam , I . P . M ., most ably officiated as Installing Master . Bro . Moses Perken was unanimously re-elected Almoner , and Bro . E . Wareham Harry , P . M ., was elected R . P . C . C , in place ot Bro . W . T . Smithson , P . M ., P . P .

G . D . The R . W . Bro . T . VV . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D ., Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , has kindly expressed his willingness to co-operate with the Mayor and Corporation of Harrogate and the Governors of the Bath Hospital in soliciting his Royal Highness the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . of England , to lay with Masonic honours the

foundation stone of the intended new Bath Hospital , as soon as the places are prepared and the project further matured . The General Purposes Committee for the ensuing year was duly elected . The balance-sheet for the past year was presented by Bro . J . Powell , P . M ., who retires from the office of Treasurer after many years active service in thc retaining a seat on the dais .

ROCHESTER . —Gundulph Lodge ( No . 1050 ) . —The installation of Bto . F . Nicholls as W . M . of this lodge , took place on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., and was the occasion of a very influential gathering of members of the Craft . The ceremony took place in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall , kindly lent for the occasion by the Mayor . Bra . W . Watson , P . M ., performed the office of Installing

Master in a very able and impressive manner , and subsequently Bro . Watson himself , who has twice filled the chair of the lodge , was presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel . The officers for the ensuing year were appointed as follows : Bros . VV . Watson , I . P . M . ; F . G . Homan , S . VV . ; E . Lemmon , J . W . ; Capt . T . Wyles , Treasurer ,-F . C Abbott , Secretary ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; G . W .

Parsons , J . D . ; J . Gilbert , I . G . ; C . F . Wyatt , D . C . ; H . Earle , Organist ; J . Whitfield and C . F . Ashton , Stwds . ; and J . Orum , Tyler . In honour of the installation the St . George ' s Cross flew from the Gundulph Tower of Rochester Castle , surmounted by the city flag . The attendance on the occasion included the following Past Masters of the lodge : Bros . Capt . T . Wyles , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Nichols ,

P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; G . H . Curel , J . P . Griffin , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; F . C . Abbott , E . Barrell , and J . Anthony . The following were amon thc visitors : Bros . W . H . Hedger , W . M . 77 ; J . Funnell , W . M . 20 ; H . H . Plattin , W . M . 158 ; J . Tower , W . M . 10 S 9 ; W . Browne , W . M . 1424 ; VV . J . Upton , VV . M . 276 ; Hamilton , 1446 ; Castell ,

W . M . 902 ; Blakey , P . M . ; Warne , P . M . ; Dr . Penfold , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; and others . Lord Amherst wrote expressing regret that the death of his father prevented his attendance . In the evening the brethren dined together at the King ' s Head Hotel , under the presidency of the new W . M ., Miss Knight providing a splendid repast .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . n 84 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 15 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . the Very Rev . K . R . Currie , M . A ,, Prov . G . Chap ., presided , supported by Bros . VV . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Henry Kimm , 40 , I . W . ; F . G . H . Wells , Prov G . J . D ., P . M ., Treas . ; Robert Hughes , Sec . ; T . B . Foord , J . D . 40 , S . D . ; T . J . Walder , J . D . ; J .

Fielding , Org . ; W . I . Jordan , l . G . ; C Leary , Tyler ; J . B . Sargent , P . M . ; J . M . Fair , P . P . G . S . B . Essex . P . M . ; W . C Till , C . Martin , J . li . Foster , D . White , J . W . Pepper , Victor Baumann , T . W . Avis , and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Avis was then passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being well rendered by the W . M ., after which Bro . J . M . Farr delivered an explanation of the second tracing board . The lodge was then closed .

ILMINSTER . —Nyanza Lodge ( No . 1197 ) . — The celebration of St . John ' s Day in connection with the above ledge took place on Tuesday , the 30 th ult . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Hughes , of Portcullis Lodge , Langport , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Else , D . P . G . M . The W . M . for the

ensuing year is Bro . Lawrence , of Prudence and Industry Lodge , Chard . The following officers were appointed : — Bros . Bryant , S . W . ; Warren , J . W . j Shanks , S . D . ; Hawkey , J . D . ; Stringfellow , I . G . ; James , P . M ., D . C . Thc banquet was partaken of at the George Hotel , and was admirably managed by Bro . Chase . A very pleasant evening was spent .

WIGAN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , King-street , on VVednesday , the 7 th inst ., when the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Johnson , assisted by Bros . J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C ., Treasurer of the lodge , as S . VV . ; J . Browne , J . W . j A . | H . Boucher , Secretary ; II . Riddlesworth , S . D . ;

W . Kigby , I . U . ; W . Patterson , Tyler ; C . E . Beazer , P . M . ; White , Knowles , Mortimer , Org ., P . P . G . O . Berks and Bucks ; Crenshaw , and others . The minutes were duly read and confirmed , and Mr . C . G . Burland , who had already been balloted for , was

admitted and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the VV . M ., who was afterwards congratulated on his efficient working . The VV . M . proposed a joining member , and Bra . Murray liaving seconded the same , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the anteroom for the remainder of the evening .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodgo ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular ^ meeting of this lodge took place in Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday , the 12 th . In the absence of the W . M ., through illness , the chair was taken by Bro . T . U . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., who was

supported by Bros . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., I . P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; G . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . T . Seeler , P . M . ; M . Millingtonr P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; W . Brown , S . W . ; James Kay , Secretary : S . J . Dalton ,. P . P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; W . Lackenby , J . D . ; W . Storey * Stwd . ; J . D . Irony and P . Pearson , Asst . Stwds j 1 .