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T . Heath , 1536 ; J . W . Barnes , 13 ; W , H . Keeble , , 13 ; G . Chambers , 13 ; E . Kell , 13 i and VV . Wright . 83 j . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the Three Degrees were admirably worked by the W . M . and his officers . Bro . Naylor was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months ; Bro . T . ButtP . M . was re-elected Treasurer ; Bros . Lawson ,

, , Cox , and Porter , Auditors ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . It was then unanimously resolved that a Past Master ' s jewel ' of' the value of ten guineas should be presented to Bro . Sanderson for services rendered the lodge , and also as a m ^ rk of the esteem of the brethren , for which that brother returned thanks . It was further resolved that the

installation [ jatiquet should be held at the new Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , Bro . Hubberd ' s house , and then the lodge was closed in due form . Refreshments having been served , the brethren did honour to the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and thoroughly enjoyed themselves with harmony . ,.

WORKINGTON . — Sun and Sector Lodge ( No . 962 ) . —On Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., the brethren of the above lodge met in the Masonic Hall , Portlandsquare , the great force supported by visitors from all the lodges in the West , for the purpose of installing Bro . J . Eden as W . M . Bro . J . C . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., discharged the duties of the installation in a very able manner , and the following were invested as officers , viz .

Bros . Lewthwaitc , I . P . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Purser , J . W . ; Irwing , Treas . ; Angon , Sec . ; Dickinson , S . D . ; Fletcher , J . D . j Jenkinson , I . G . ; Taylor , D . C . ; Ashmore and Smith , Stewards ; and Johnston , Tyler . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the Iodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Green Dragon Hotel , where a capital spread awaited them , and with toast and song a very agreeable evening was spent .

NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN — Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 1067 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . J . S . Bradstock , W . M . ; Rev . W . Lynes , P . M ., P . G . C , S . W . ; W . G . Roberts , J . W . ; S . W . Woods , Treas . ; M . F . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec . ; T . Cadle , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., S . D . ;

T . H . Deakin , J . D . ; C . A . Goold , acting I . G . j John Shiles , Steward ; Job Webb , Tyler ; J . Shaw Carleton , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Russell las . Kerr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; John Davies , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . C . Heane , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; A . Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . K . Smitbyman , S . W . Hadingham , and W . Jones . Visitors Bros . J . Brook-Smith , D . P . G . M ., Past S . G . D . ; H . J .

Francillon , P . M . 7 61 , P . G . R . ; Wm . Powell , P . M . 900 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Norman , P . M . 246 , P . P . G . R . ; W . R . Felton , P . M . 246 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; C . Green , P . M . 592 , P . G . D . C ; J . Gamble , P . M . 270 , P . P . G . P . ; W . E . Hayward , P . M . goo , P . G . S . B . ; and E . P . Griffith , 597 . The installation of Bro . S . VV . Woods , Past S . W ., was performed by Bro . W . C Heane , assisted by Bros . 1 .

Brook-Smith , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . Wm . Lynes , J . Shaw Carleton , and T . Cadle . The new W . M . afterwards invested the following as his officers : Bros . J . S . Bradstock , I . P . M . ; W . G . " Roberts , S . W . ; S . W . Hadingham , J . W . ; Rev . Wm . Lynes , P . M ., Chap . ; Thos . Cadle , P . M ., Treas . ; M . F . Carter , P . M ., Sec . ; T . H . Deakin , S . D . ; W . Spence , J . D . ; J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., D . of C . j C A . Goold , I . G . ; John Shiles , Steward ; and Job

Webb , Tyler . A banquet was afterwards served in ths Town Hall , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . MALDON . —Lodge of St . Peter ( No . 1204 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the gth inst , when Bro . W . H . DcCean , S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O . The officers for the year were invested as under : Bros . C . S . Blyth , I . P . M . ; CKer

S . W . ; A . Barritt , J . W . ; the Rev . E . R . Horwood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; H . J . Sansom , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Secj F . Bird , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Org . ; W . Gower , S . D . ; C Dibben , J . D . j W . Clover , I . G . j J . Sadler , and J . Hudson , Stwds . ; G . Huxtable , Tyler . Bro . Gowers was re-elected to represent the lodge upon

the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for the able way in which he had conducted tbe installation ceremony . The brethren subsequently dined together at the Blue Boar Hotel , a sumptuous repast being well served by Mrs . Hickford , the hostess . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Masonic toasts

were duly honoured . In proposing "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " thc W . M . alluded to the great meeting of Freemasons which was to be held in the Albert Hall on the following Monday , under the presidency of his Royal Highness , when an address of congratulation to the Queen on her Jubilee was to be agreed upon , and which , the VV . M . remarked , would

be a memorableoneto all those who were fortunate enough to be present . The toast of "The Visitors" was responded to Bros . E . Hennemever , P . M . 51 , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . G . Maskell , VV . M . 276 j and S . H . Ellis , P . M . 1977 . In returning thanks for the toast of "The Chaplain , " the Rev . E . R . Horwood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , said he had

occupied that position now for some years , and was very gratified to fulfil the duties which the office imposed upon him . The outside world . were wont to associate Freemasonry with mere eating and drinking . Of course this was because they were not aware of the inner working of the Order ; and he was one of those who considered the social gatherings after the Iodge business , if used in moderation , were productive of much good . Men differing in creed , politics ,

and class , were thereby brought together j the rough portions of their nature were rubbed off , and neighbourly and friendly feelings vvere awakened between them . It was not good for a man to shut himself within himself , to get into one groove as it were , for then his mind became contracted , and he had no sympathies outside his own little circle or clique . The patron saint of their lodge was St . Peter , whose virtues , he trusted , they would all imitate , while the emblem emblazoned on their banner—a cock standing

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upon a rock—should remind them , the former to be watchf . il , and the latter to be steady and firm in principle , so that when they should be summoned from that sub-lunary abode they might ascend to the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lines and reigns for ever . _ "The Charities" was proposed by Bro . Arthur Barritt , whoremarking that Charity was at the root of true

Free-, masonry , expressed a hope that the three noble Charities connected with the Order vvould be supported by all Masons to the best of their ability . Bro . Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., whose name was connected with the toast , took the opportunity to mention that the candidature for the Boys' School of the son of a late member of that lodge was proceeding , satisfactorily .

In support of that very deserving case , he was , as many ot them were aware , going on Tuesday next to the annual Festival of the Institution as a Steward . When he started on that undertaking a few months ago , he felt in his own mind that if he raised about £ 15 he should have a list of which he need not be ashamed j but through the kindness and liberality of the brethren he was happy to say that his

expectations were more than realised , for his . list now amounted to between £ 46 and £ 47 ; He should very much like to raise that to £ 50 , and he appealed to those present to help him . A plate was then passed round the table , and Bro . Gowers announced , amidst great applause , that the amount had been contributed and a few shillings to spare . An excellent musical programme was given during the

evening . EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Dr . George Calderwood , W . M . for the ensuing year . There were over sixty members and visitors present , including over twenty Past Masters . Bro . Ed . Clark , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . acted

the part of Installing Master , ably assisted by Bro . Jas Muncaster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., and Bro . J . J . Wilson , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and the following brethren were invested as officers , viz ., Bros . Rev . G . B . Armes , P . P . G . Chap ., I . P . M . j E . Bromley , S . W . ; H . Hartley , J . W . ; Jas . Muncaster , Treas . ; Jas . Lowery , Sec ; H . P . Armstrong , S . D . ; Jas . Stout , J . D . ; J . J . Robson , P . M ., D . C . ; A .

E . Lamb , Org . ; Jas . Spedding , I . G . ; Parker , Hartley , Kitchin , and Charters , Stewards j and S . Braithwaite , Tyler . With the usual " Hearty good wishes " from the many visitors the lodge was closed in form , and aU present adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the nth inst ., the following brethren were present : Bros . VV . H . Matthews , W . M . j W . Beaton , J . VV . ; 1 . Faulkner , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; E . W . Devereux , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C Middx ., Secj H . B . Hassel , S . D . ; J . Tallack , D . C ; Hart Davies , I . G . j

H . J . Tallack , Org . j J . VV . Tallack , W . S . j J . P . Jenkins , P . M .,- G . L . Wingate , P . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; and Rawles , acting Tyler tor Bro . Gilbert . The only business to transact was revising the by-laws , more especially referring to the duties of Treasurer and Secretary . The Secretary was congratulated by the W . M .

and the brethren generally for having provincial honours conferred upon him . After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned for refreshment , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and honoured , and a drive through Teddington and Bushey Park on to the lodge ' s old head-quarters , King ' s Arms , Hampton Court , brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

HALLIFORD . —Thames Valley Lodge ( No . 1460 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Ship Hotel , on Saturday , the 4 th inst . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . C Elvy Wiight , VV . M . ; G . Whitaker , J . W ., W . M . elect ; the Rev . W . W . Martin , M . A .. P . M . ; the Rev . Dr . E . Brette . P . G . C . Middx ., P . M . and Treas . :

Col . J . Peters , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., P . M . j VV . Clifton Criek , P . M . 657 , Sec . ; H . Showier , I . G . ; H . F . Stewart , D . C ; and F . E . Best . Visitors : J . R . Tannerhill , W . M . 171 j W . J . Cooper , P . M . 212 ; H . B . Bridgen , 51 ; and C . H . Price , 1196 . The lodge having been duly opened , a few matters of the usual character disposed of , and the gratifying report of

the Audit Committee received and adopted , Bro . G . Whitaker was presented by Bro . Col . Peters , P . G . S . B ., as W . M . elect . Bro . C . Elvy Wright , W . M . then proceeded with the installation of his successor , giving the usual addresses in a manner fully justifying the congratulations which at a later stage of the proceedings he received from the brethren and visitors . The new W . M . after appointing and investing his officers , had the pleasure of presenting

his predecessor in the chair with a handsome Past Master's jewel , voted by the brethren . Business being concluded , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , after which the customary toasts were given , enlivened by some capital songs . Owing to the Provincial G . L . being held on that day the muster was small , but in every other respect the meeting was a marked success . The brethren separated at an early hour having passed a most enjoyable afternoon .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met for the despatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros . A . H . Gurney , W . M . j Toulmin , acting S . W . j E . W . Jenkins , J . W . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Secj Perry , acting I . G . j

J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . D . Middx ., P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the financial report of tbe Treasurer vvas received and adopted . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Bros . W . Taylor , D . P . Cama , Dawson , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Brownrigg Lod ge ( No . 163 S ) . —This lodge met at the Sun Hotel , on the 15 th inst ., business commencing at 3 . 20 p . m . in consequence of the work to be got through . A provisional grant of ten guineas , made at an emergency meeting for thc Master ' s list for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was confirmed , and other formal business transacted . Bros . Acton

Allen , and Boyd , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . Mcrley was passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was taken for Mr . Green , and being favourable , he vvas initiated in a very impresssive manner . Each ceremony was most ably performed by the W . M ., whose correct articulation adds greatly to the beauty and impressiveness of the ritual . The officers who assisted the W . M ., Bro . J

. Drewett , vvere Bros . G . Moorman , S . VV . ; W . Drewett , J . W . ; Humphreys , S . D . j Montague , J . D . j and Willis , acting l . G . The S . VV . was called on to address the initiate , which he did very efficiently . The J . W . called attention to the signs of mourning in the lodge room , and briefly referred to the death , since the last meeting , of Bro . John Bond , one of the oldest members of the lodge , and

host of the Sun Hotel . He dwelt upon the genial spirit ever displayed by the deceased brother , and moved that an expression of regret at his loss be placed on the minutes , and further , that the VV . M . convey to the sister and other members of Bro . Bond ' s family , the sincere sympathy of the lodge with them in their bereavement ; Bro . Lane , P . M ., seconded , and the Worshipful Master supported

the motion , which was carried . A letter vvas read from Bro . Buckland , P . M . ( a founder of the lod ge , and Secretary for several years ) , who has taken up his residence at Southsea , resigning membership . The W . M . said they must all regret losing their worthy brother , and in recognition of the many services rendered by him to the Brownrigg Lodge , he proposed that Bro . Buckland be

elected an honorary member . This was carried unanimously . After a short sojourn in the beautiful grounds of the hotel , thebrethren assembled in the house and partook of an excellent repast , for which those who had borne the "burden and heat of the day" vvere quite ready , having been engaged four hours .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ,, at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , VV . M . ; Vatcky , S . W . ; Morgan , J . VV . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Faulkner , S . D . j Turpin , J . D . ; Penrose , I . G . ; J . J . Pitt , P . M . ; Williams , Leng , Lancaster , Emblin , and Greenner . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes ot the previous meetiug having been read and confirmed , the ceremony

of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Leng personating the candidate . The lodge was called olV , and , on lebvmnu ^ g , the visual questions leading to the Third Degree were duly answered by Bro . Lancaster . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Lancaster , J . W . 1668 , was elected a member . Bro . Vatcky , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for tlie ensuing week . AU business being ended , ths lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Bullen , VV . M . ; G . F . Swan , S . VV . ; F . Kedge , J . VV . ; F . M . Noakes , S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . ; J . D . Graham , l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . ll . Weeks , Tyler ; H . S . Hunter , VV . Brindley , P . VV . Rogers , T . C . Edmonds , and VV . Wingham .

Tlie lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . G . F . Swan , S . VV ., worked the ist , and Bro . W . Brindley worked the and Section of the First Lecture . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Iiro . VV . Brindley having ollered himself as a candidate to be raised to tlie Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the

Degree of M . M . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the sud , and Bro . VV . Brindley worked the 3 rd Section of tlie Third Lecture . Lodge resumed tothe First Degree , On lisingfor the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . G . F . Swan , S . VV ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleas ed lo appoint his oliicers in rotation . Nothing further olleriug lor the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed and adjourned .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the iSth instant . Present ; Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . ; J . Brown , S . VV . ; J . Davies , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . Sj 4 , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; J . S . Long , S . D . ; Higginson , J . D . ; Cotton , l . G . ; P . J . Davies , Woodard , F . Craggs , and D . Stroud . lhe lodge was opened in due iorm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Woodard olleriug himselt

as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that ccremon ) - The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies , J . VV . Bro . Woodard answered the usual questions leading to the Second Legrec , and retired . Hie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Iiro . D . Stroud olleriug himself as a candidate lor passing , that ceremony was rehearse aim

by lhe VV . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , the VV . M . rose for the nrst and second times , and Bro . J . Brown was eLcted VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his oliicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , aud , after " Heart ) good wishes" had been given and ackowleuged , the lodge was closed .

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TWICKENHAM . — Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the 15 th inst ., when there were prese "" ;' among others , Comps . the Kev . S . T . H . Saunders , P-r-G . J . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; W . Taylor , P . e . G . J . MiAfacting H . j Smiles , J . ; Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx-, 1 ¦

S . E . ; the Rev . K . Hosken , M . A ., P . 3 . J Duniviey , - G . O . Middx ., ist A . S . ; Lambert , P . Z . j and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having tie read and confirmed , Comp . Smiles was installed as , i 3 ec 0 g _ Principal by Comp . Taylor , and Comp . the l < ^ v . f Hosken vvas installed as Third Principal by the fti . ^ Both ceremonies were well performed . Comp . Y „„ nbiul

vvas invested with the collar of P . S . Apologie " tt > attendance vvere received from Comps . Sir I ' . "" ' Bart ., R . H . Thrupp , J . F . H . Woodward , D . I •cama , Tomlinson , M . P ., and others . . a ( r . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions * journed to the banquet . valient The long array of toasts followed , and some ex £ ?' instrumental and vocal harmony was contributed oy ^ Dunkley ( Graham ) .