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¦ G . S . D ., P . M ., supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . W . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., acting I P . M . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., S . W . ( W . M . elect ); J B . Sargent , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Rev . C . F . Bonny Hawkins , M . A ., Chap . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 40 , P . M ., D . C ; Henry Kimm , S . D . ( hreemason ); T . B . Foord , J . D . ; J . Fielding ,

Org . ; T . J . Walder , I . G . ; J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , acting Tyler ; Charles Martin , W . T . Jordan , R . T . Davison , M . i > ., W , A . Raper , Major F . W . Robertson , and others . Visitors : The Worshipful the D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Scott , P . G . D . England ; Bros . General Randolph , P . G . S . W ., P . M . 1383 , 1466 ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec , P . M . 732 ; B . Burfield , P . G . A . Sec , W . M . 1821 ; Sir Francis C . Knowles , Bart ., W . M . 1726 ; Capt . McWhinnie ,

P . P . G . S . D ., W . M . 1947 ; Dr . Thomas Trollope , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 40 , 1 S 20 , and 1842 ; Rev . R . W . Loosemore , P . G . Chap . West Yorks , P . M . 974 ; W . Dawes , P . P . G . R ., P . M . 341 ; T . Packham , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 315 ; Rev . Henry Hawkins , 132 ; G . E . Chapman , VV . M . 311 ; F . Plowman , W . M . 40 ; Councillor W . H . Russell , I . P . M . 40 ; Edwin Bradman , 40 ; T . W . Markwick , J . VV . 40 ; John Bray ,

Stwd . 40 ; R . J . Reed , 40 ; H . Gloyns , S . D . 40 ; and many others . The distinguished presence of the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Scott , the number of Prov . G . Officers , and other visitors gave eclat to this eventful occasion , and testified to the popularity which the W . M . elect , Bro . Very Rev . E . R . Currie , enjoys , and to the appreciation which the brethren in Sussex hold for his enthusiasm in the cause of

Freemasonry . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , and communications read , the candidate , Mr . David White , being in attendance , was ably initiated into the secrets of the First Degree by the VV . M . A successful ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . Cornelius Leary as a serving brother . After the business , the installation ceremony was proceeded with , the W . M . elect , Bro . Currie ,

M . A ., S . W ., being presented by Bro . W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., for the benefit of installation . lhe Secretary then read the ancient charges , and the W . M . elect having assented thereto , was , on the withdrawal of the brethren below the chair , duly inducted into the chair of K . S . The usual salutes and greetings in the three degrees were given , and working tools presented . The appointment ol officers then took place as follows : Bros J . B . Sargent , P . M .,

S . W ., by proxy ; Henry Kimm , J . W . ; Rev . C . F . B , Hawkins , M . A ., Chaplain ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., Treas ., re-invested ; Robert Hughes , Secretary , re-invested ; Councillor C W . Duke , P . M ., D . C ; J . Fielding , Org . ; J . B . Foord , S . D . ; T . J . Walder , J . D . ; W . T . Jordan , I . G . j and J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , Tyler pro tern . Bro . W . Lamborn , P . M ., then delivered the three addresses . Bro . C VV . Duke was , as usual , unanimously elected as the

lodge representative on the Provincial Charities Committee . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , which presented a very gay and festive appearance . The spread was in quantity , quality , and service all that could be desired . Messrs . k . Vidler and Co ., of St . Leonards , as usual , fully sustained their reputation . After the banquet

the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were drunk , and duly responded to by the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Scott , and Bros . General Randolph , P . G . S . W . ; Dr . Thomas Trollope , P . P . G . S . W . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , VV . M . ; B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Lamborn , P . P . G . P . ; Sir Francis Knowles , F . Plowman , and others . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros . VV . H . Russell , C . J . Lewns , H . Gloyns , and Major Robertson , Bro . J . Fielding presiding at the piano .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — This well-established lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 20 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel . Bro . Jos . John Marsh , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., W . M ., opened the lodge punctually at 3 p . m . There were present during the afternoon and evening Bros . Fletcher anight , S . W ., and W . M . elect j W . R . Vassila , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., Chap . ; E . Gilbert , P . G . A . P .

Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; James Lauiencc , S . D . ; E . A . Smith , J . D . ; C VV . Baker , l . G . ; J . A . Wilson , Steward ; John Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler ; Edward Mallett , P . M . ; Henry Forss , W . M . 917 ; S . Wheeler , H . Grout , W . J . Babb , W . Kite , A . Lawton , S . Page , T . M . Prescott , H . J . F . T . S . Lee , J . R . Cox , P . Lodge , A . J . Drysdale , and others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . J . W . George ,

P . P . G . Org . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . 1309 ; J . P . Briggs , P . M . and S . W . 1503 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were declared to be unanimously in favour of the admission of Bros . Henry Forss , W . M . 917 , and Henry Grout , 175 ( S . C ) , as joining members , and for admission as candidates for initiation into Freemasonry of Messrs . Henry lo , eph Fergus Thomas Scott Lee , lohn

Kowles Cox , Arthur James Drysdale , P . Lodge , and Arthur George Lingford . Bro . R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 , having kindly undertaken the duty as Organist , in the absence of Bro . James Robinson , each one separately was introduced and duly initiated . The working of the W . M ., Bro . J . J . Marsh , was all that' could be desired . It seemed a pity , now his working had obtained perfection , to lose his valuable services , but time , the great

leveller had brought round the election night . Every election . was unanimous—Bros . F . Knight , W . M . ; Edwin Gilbert , re-eltcttd Treasurer ; John Gilbert , re-elected lyler ; Audit Committee to be in addition to those provided for by-laws—Bros . H . Forss , Samuel Wheeler , Frederick Uunstan . and Edward Mallett , P . M . 141 . The Audit to be held at Bro . E . Gilbert ' s , Windsor Castle Hotel , King street West , Hammersmith , W „ on Monday , July 6 th , at 4 . o p . m . The usual seven guineas was voted to the I . P . M .,

Bro . J . J . Marsh , for a Past Master ' s jewel , on the motion of Bro . Frederick Walters , Secretary , who intimated that something beyond a Past Master ' s jewel must be given to the W . M ., whose year of office , amongst other things oeyond the well working of the ritual , had been so greatly distinguished by sending in twelve Stewards for 1885 , seven offi ard c ° r , 8 S 6 . nineteen Stewards during his year of cer \ ' A Cil a '' '" his 'kitty ycars of Masonry was unprecedented , and deserved , and w . uld receive , special recognition . It swelled the list of Past Stewards and Life Governors who are members of this lodge to forty . Some

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propositions for joining and initiation were given in . Lodge was then closed . A dinner , served under Bro . H . P . Harris ' s supervision , followed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren separated .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., actinp for the W . M ., Bro . F . P . Jenkins , absent through domestic illness ; G . S . Elliott , S . W . ; VV . H . Matthews , J . W . ; Edward William Devereux , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . William Faulkner , S . D . ; William Beaton , J . D . ; C .

Neison , I . G . ; H . B . Hassel , Stwd . ; G . L . Wingate , I . P . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . Lovelock ; and the following visitors : Bros . J . VV . Long , P . M . 56 9 ( H . A . C ); and J . Bayne , Organist 1 S 97 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Owing to illness , the expected candidate for initiation was not present . The sum of two guineas was

voted to the "H . C . Levander Memorial Fund . " Apologies for non-attendance having been read from Bros , the VV . Master , J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., P . G . D . Middx ., and A . C Carter , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to refreshments . The usual loyal Grand and Provincial toasts were honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 G 14 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C ., on the iSth inst ., when therewere present Bros . Stroud , W . M . j G . Marsden , S . W . ; ] . 15 . Bromley , J . VV . ; J . B . Gumming , S . D . ; J . Woodward , I . G . ; F . Kedge , aciing as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; and Ti E . Weeks . The lodt ^ c having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge opened in thc Second Degree .

Bro , G . Reynolds having offered himseif as a candidate to he raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questione . l , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Sublime Decree of M . M ., giving the traditional history . Lodge closed in the Third , and then ihe Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . Kedge proposed that Bro . G . Marsden be the W . M . for ihe ensuing week ; seconded by Bro . J . W ., carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his oflicers

in rotation . On rising for the third time , it was pioposcd by Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , that a vote of thanks to Bro . F . Kedtje , be recorded on ihe mi mi res of this lodge of instruction , for his kindness in acting , for ihe first time , as Preceptor in tne absence of Bro . W . C . Smith ; seconded by Bro . J . W ., carried unanimously . Bro . F . Kedge in reply , said he always felt it a pleasure to assist the lodge all he possibly could . Nothing further otlering for thc good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 } . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Emiry-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Green , senr ., W . M . ; Wade , P . M ., S . W . ; Gluver , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Chilcott , S . D . ; Green , jun ., | . D . ; Cope , I . G . ; J . F . Wrav , P . M . ; C . White , P . M . ; F . Purnell , G . Mason , Grist , and Coulthard , The lod ^ c was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . C . White , . 1 candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usualquesti » nsand was entrusted . The

lodge was opened in thc Third Decree , the ceremony of raising was was rehearsed , Bro . White as candidate . Thc lodge was resumed to thc First Degree , Bro . Gibson then proposed in the name of Bro . Hayes , which was seconded by Bro . Wade , that the lod __; e adjourn to the first Friday in September , this motion was negatived on a show of hands . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Coulthard , 1624 , was unanimously elected a joining member , B .-o . Coulthard replied . The W . iM . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wade was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further ofl ' ering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —A meeting of this distinguished and prosperous lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 16 th inst . Among those present were Bros . F . Farrington , W . M . ; W . E . Farrington , S . W . ; Alfred Tisley , P . M ., G . A . D . C , acting J . W . ; VV . Wiggeston , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., Secretary ; Richnell , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; Captain Harding , M . O . ; W . H . Saunders , I . O . ; Dodd , S . D . ;

Prower , E . Harris , J . Harris Cole , T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., & c ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , a notice of motion was given to abolish the June meeting and to substitute the month of December instead . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was well served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed .

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The installation meeting of the above prosperous lodge took place on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . C F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Asst . Sec . Eng ., and P . D . P . G . M . Middx ., & c , in his own unsurpassed style placed Bro . G . Spinks , P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent , S . W ., and W . M . elect , in the chair of A . The lodge was

opened by Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Kent , who , owing to the untimely death of Bro . Holleyman , late W . Master , presided . Bros . Matier and W . B . Williamson , the latter a G . Steward of England , were received and saluted with the honours of five . Bro . W . Akers , S . W ., W . M . elect 13 , having successfully passed the ballot , was then advanced with the full ceremony . Bro . Matier then

assumed the chair , and proceeded to the installation , and Bro . Spinks was duly saluted . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . D . Hayes , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., S . W . ; E . Palmer , J . W . ; W . Moulds , P . P . G . I . G ., M . O . ; T . Ovenden , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . O . ; J . Bilton , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., J . O . ; C Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; G . Kenneday , P . P . G . Asst . Sec , Sec . ; 1 . Whiteheart , P . G .

I . G ., R . M . ; C Jolly , P . P . G . O ., S . D . ( Freemason ); W . H . Popplestone , J . D . ; T . Cooper , I , G . ; J . Morton , D . of C ; and E . Tappenden and J . Aillud , Stwds . The several addresses were then splendidly recited by Bro . Matier , and the ceremony concluded amid applause . Bro . Penfold then proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that a vote of thanks be tendered to Bro . Matier , and

inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and it was carried unanimously . Bro . Matier , in returning thanks , assured the brethren that it gave him great pleasure to once again have the privilege of installing a W . M . of the Excelsior Lodge . As most of them were aware , he had the honour of consecrating the lodge , and since then had watched its career with

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great interest . That made the 3 65 th brother he had installed , so that he had installed as many Masters as there were days in the year , and if anything could make him feel proud , it was that fact . He again thanked them for their cordial vote of thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capon ' s Hotel , the Chatham Arms , where a pretty little banquet awaited them . Among the other brethren

present were Bros . Col . E . S . Gordon , R . A ., P . M . 44 , and P . P . G . S . O . Kent ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . 44 , P . G . J . W . Kent ; E . West , P . M . ; C H . Canning , H . Bonner , and H . Kerridge . 1 he toasts of " The Queen and Mark Masonry " and " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., " were drunk heartily ; and the toast of "Lord Kintore , G . M . ; Lord Kgerton of Tatton , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . Williamson ,

who thanked the brethren for the honour done him , and also for the hearty reception of the toast ; and , in return , wished the lodge every prosperity . He felt certain that if the senior Grand Officers had been present they would have been pleased with the brethren , and with the work . The day previous he had the honour of being present at Cambridge and seeing Prince Albert Victor advanced to the Mark Degree in the Isaac Newton University Mark Lodge .

It was a red-letter day in the history of the Degree to have their future King enrolled in their ranks , and he felt sure their exalted brother would , like his honoured sire , make his mark in Masonry . With reference to the Excelsior Lodge , he felt attached to it , more especially on account of it being at VVoolwich , where he had made , and still enjoyed , such lasting friendships . There he had worked hard to gain not only a mechanical and practical knowledge of gunnery , but

also the technical knowledge necessary for the command he held in the Artillery Volunteers , and he hoped with success . He trusted tohave the privilege of visiting them again , and concluded by wishing the Master a prosperous year of office . " The Health of Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., G . M . M . Kent , " followed , and the VV . M . read a letter from that distinguished brother regretting his inability to attend

through illness . The D . G . M . and Officers were also honoured . Bro . Coupland then , in eloquent terms , proposed " The Health ofthe W . M ., " and in so doing reviewed Bro . Spinks' Masonic career in the district , and of his military services at the Cape of Good Hope and Natal during the late war , and said how proud they were to see him resume his place in the lodge , of which he was one of the founders .

Bro . Spinks was the oldest Mark Mason present , for he had been a Mark man for the last 25 years . He asked them to drink the toast heartily . Bro . Spinks , in response , said it was quite true that he had been 25 years a Mark Master Mason , but had not got bald headed by letting people walk over his head . He trusted the lodge would prosper , and that that night might be the smallest gathering they would ever have . They

must assist him , for there was Bro . Hayes to follow him , and he wanted to do something worthy of being followed by such a good and popular Mason ; if they did that , nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge worthy of its name and prestige in the Province of Kent . The Chairman then gave the toast of " The Installing Officer , " and said they were favoured by Bro . Matier ' s presence and assistance . The eloquent and impressive

manner in which that brother had carried out the ceremony needed no eulogy from him ; it spoke for itself , and for it he asked them to give him a real " Kentish fire . " Bro . Matier , in returning thanks , said he was especially gratified at the opportunity afforded him of installing so worthy a Master , and anything he could do for the lodge he would only be too happy to do . There was now a matter he should like to bring belore the lodge , a matter

that was generally , and , indeed , especially , the care of his chief , Bro . Binckes , and in liis ' presence he ( Bro . Matier ) would not attempt to broach it , and that matter was the Mark Benevolent Fund . They had lost jfSoo through the failure of their bankers , but he was not appealing merely on that account , but they wanted funds , and must make up the loss thereby incurred by the increased efforts and Charity of the brethren . Bro . Weston had again kindly

consented to stand Steward at the forthcoming Festival , and would himself ask them to subscribe to his list in his own persuasive manner . To that good brother ' s appeal he would add to those who were about to give 2 s . fid . give 3 s ., to those who thought of giving 5 s . make it ios ., and to those who meant to give one guinea , he would say " give five , " for absolutely one guinea was wasted , whereas five gave a Life Governorship . The fund was applied

principally to the education of children at home , where they have the care and supervision of their parents or friends , but at the next General Board Meeting a scheme would be brought before it to give a poor Mark Master Mason , or his widow , an annuity , and while they never could expect to equal the grand Charity of the Craft , yet they could do their best , and by so doing unite in the grand Masonic design of being happy and communicating happiness to

others . Bros . Col , Gordon and Ritchie responded for "The Visitors , " and Bro . Akers neatly to the toast of his health . An especial toast was given for Bro . Penfold , and Bro . Coupland highly eulogised the handsome manner in which that brother had carried out the duties of the chair since

the death of Bro . Hollyman . The other toasts were " The Masonic Press , " for which Bro . J olly responded , and " The Officers , " for whom Bro . Hayes responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Wa are pleased to add that the sum of , £ 30 was subscribed to Bro . Weston ' s list , which will , no doubt , be increased before the coming Festival .

Freemasonry at Falmouth is at present showing signs of a healthy vitality . Until now the Freemasons of that place have had their hall in the Royal Hotel , but of recent years the Craft has made such progress in Falmouth that the brethren have finally decided to build a new and more commodious hall . A site presented itself at the rear

of the new Savings Bank , and this having been secured , final arrangements for a new Masonic building have been made . The foundation stone will be laid on July 2 nd by Sir Charles Graves-Sawle , Bart ., W . D . P . G . M ., with suitable ceremony . When completed the new hall will be of spacious dimensions , and will rank as one of the finest in the county .