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meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Wolf was passed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of the installation of Bro . Edward VV . Stillwell into the chair of K . S ., was admirjibly performed by \ V . Bro . Hart , I . P . M ., P . G . S . D . The W . M . invested his officers , giving the investment address to each . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , served by Bro . Sadler .

The formal toasts having been given , Bro . Case , P . G . S . D ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke in high terms of the good work he was doing in the Craft , not only in Surbiton but in London . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of Bro . Hart , " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a handsome Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his services for

the past year , and as a mark of the high esteem in which he was held by the brethren . A most enjoyable evening was spent , and the banquet was as usual provided in the excellent style for which the Mitre is so justly celebrated . Some excellent and amusing songs were sung by Bros . Gibbes , Drewett , Clayton , Wolf , and others .

DOUGLAS ( I . of M . )—Elian Vannm Lodge ( No . 2049 ) . —The annual installation meetingof this lodge , which was established only last year , was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when there was a large gathering of the brethren from all parts of the Island to witness the installation of Bro . G . H . Smith ( who had ably filled the office of S . W . during the previous year ) into the chair of K . S . Although this was the first

installation meeting of the lodge after its consecration , there were fully 40 Masons present , of whom over a dozen were Past Masters of the Order . Amongst those who signed the Tyler ' s book were the following members of the lodge : — Bros . J . A . Brown , P . M ., W . M . ; G . H . Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; N . Munster , S . W . ; Jas . Hodgson , J . W . ; A . Bruce , Treas . ; J . E . Hunt , Sec . ; J . Reynalds , S . D . ; R . Whiteside , J . D . ; J . A . Dearden , P . M ., D . C . ; J .

A . Mylrea , Org . ; Rev . B . Browne . Chap . ; J . Cowen , Tyler ; H . C . Lockhart , Rev . E . Ferrier , P . M . ; W . P . J . Pittar , P . A . Killey , A . J . Steele , G . H . Quayle , P . M . ; " F . W . Friend , T . A . Woods , F . Browne , WTj . Brown , C C Tait , and C . T . C . Callow . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Jas . Mylchreest , P . M . 212 ; Dr . A . Haviland , A . J . Spittall , F . C . Poulter , C . Kennaugh , P . M . ; J . F . Terry , VV . M . 1242 ; J . S . Morrison , F . Saunderson , W . M . 1075 ;

P . M . C . Kermode , R . Watterson , P . M . 212 ; E . J . Bowman , P . M . ; R . Swinnerton , P . M . ; and G . J . Nattan , S . W . ar . d W . M . elect 2050 . The ceremony of installation was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . A . Brown , ably assisted by Bro . Dr . Dearden , as D . C , and a vote of thanks was tendered to him for his services . After his installation the W . M . invested his officers , and subsequently evinced his Masonic ability by at once

proceeding to initiate a candidate into the Order . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . A . Brown , P . M ., I . P . M . ; James Hodgson , S . W . ; J . E . Hunt , J . W . ; Rev . Blundell Browne , Chap . ; A . Bruce , Treas . ; R . Whiteside , Sec ; F . VV . Friend , S . D . ; P . A . Killey , J . D . ; J . A . Dearden , P . M ., D . C ; J . A . Mylrea , Org . ; W . P . J . Pittar , I . G . ; and John Cowen , Tyler . After concluding the business at the lodge , the brethren

celebrated the occasion by dining together at the Peveril Hotel . After dinner the following toasts were given and responded to : "Thc Queen , " by the W . M ., "National Anthem" ( one verse ) , solo by Bro . J . E . Hunt ; "The Prince of Wales and Officers of Grand Lodge , " by the W . M ., "God Bless the Prince of Wales , " solo by Bro . R . Swinnerton ; "The W . M ., " by the I . P . M . ; "The

I . P . M ., " by the W . M . ; "The Visitors , " by the S . W ., "The Initiates of Elian Vannin , " by the D . C , song , "The Elian Vannin Lodge , " by Bro . E . J . Bowman , P . M . ; " The Officers of the Lodge , " bv Bro . G . H . Ouayle , P . M . ; and the Tyler ' s toast by the I . P . M . " After proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . A . Brown , " thc W . M . presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a gold P . M . ' s jewel , bearing the following

inscription : "To Bro . J . A . Brown , P . M ., from thebrethren of Elian Vannin Lodge , No . 2049 , as a token of esteem , and in appreciation of his efficiency as first W . M . of the Lodge , November , 1 SS 5 . " A silver jewel , bearing a similar inscription , was presented to Bro . J . E . Hunt , for his services as Secretary . Both jewels are peculiarly unique in design , the leading idea being to thoroughly identify them with Manxland . With this idea in view , the ornamentation

has been copied from the runic crosses of the Island , and the Manx arms and the Manx motto , " Elian Vannin Veg Veen , " are harmoniously entwined with runic crosses and borders . In making the presentation the W . M alluded in warm terms to the manner in which Bro . Brown had conducted the business of the lodge during the year ; and he also eulogized Bro . Hunt ' s able and indefatigable services as Secretary . The speechifying partook mostly of a social

and complimentary character , the principal exception being the address of Bro . the Rev . E . Ferrier , P . M ., who , in responding on behalf of the Lodge of Mona , Castletown , ( I . C ) , said that he had witnessed during the day so much that was instructive and pleasing that he felt somewhat perplexed as to what he should speak about . _ However , as one of the oldest Masons present , having joined Masonry when it had many fewer followers than it had now , and

when it certainly had not that respect shown to it which its principles so thoroughly deserved , he most heartily congratulated the brethren on the immense progress that Masohry had made amongst them , the great efficiency displayed in the working of the lodge , and in the good feeling which seemed to animate them all . He expressed a trust and a hope that those present would always and on all occasions act as true and faithful Craftsmen , and that they

would never let the finger of scorn or the sneer of contempt be levelled against them on account of misconduct . The principles of Masonry , if followed , must make men better , » nd are such that , if carried into practice , must gain the goodwill of all whose good opinion is worth having . He then thanked the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been received . The brethren separated shortly after n o'clock , after spending a thoroughly pleasant evening .

DOUGLAS ( I . of M . ) . —St . Trinian ' s Lodge ( No . 2050 ) . —The members of this lodga met on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose uf celebrating the first installation after its consecration last year , f here were about forty brethren in attendance , amongst

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those present being Bros . G . C . Heron , P . M ., W . M . ; GJ . Nattan , S . W . ; W . A . McKown , J . W . ; C . M . Challender , Secretary ; L . G . Hannay , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Broughton , S . D . ; T . H . Nesbitt , D . C ; F . C . Poulter , I . G . ; J . P . Callow , VV . Colquhoun , T . Goodwin , J . Lanaghan , D . G . Macdonald , J . F . Terry , W . M . Tynwald ; J . S . Morrison , S . W . Tynwald ; VV . Kissack , J . W . Tynwald ; G . H . Smith , P . M ., W . M . Elian Vannin ;

J . A . Brown , P . M . ; E . J . Bowman , P . M . ; VV . Foulkes , P . M . ; G . H . Ouayle , P . M . ; H . Brearley , P . M . ; VV . L . Wild , P . M . ; "' C . F . lohnson , P . M . ; F . Saunderson , W . M . St . Maughold ; Dr . J . Wood , P . M . ; J . J . Corlett , Dr . Dearden , P . M . ; Dr . T . O . Wood , H . C . Lockhart , W . P . J . Pittar , R . Lightfoot , A . J . Spittall , J . Harack , R . A . Cain , T . Moore , R . E . Cain , A . E . Rothwell , P . T . Screech , and W . I . Kellv .

After the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . C . Heron , had initiated a candidate , the chair was assumed by Bro . L . G . Hannay , and he , assisted by Bro . G . G . Heron , at once proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . G . J . Nattan , who , having filled the office of S . VV . for the year , had been unanimously elected to the chief chair . The difficult ceremony of installation was very ably performed , and Bros . Hannay and Heron were fully entitled to the special vote of thanks

which the brethren unanimously tendered to them for their services in that direction . The new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . C . Heron , P . M ., P . Z ., I . P . M . ; VV . A . McKown , S . W . ; C . M . Challender , I . W . ; L . G . Hannay , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Broughton , " Sec ; R . A . Cain , S . D . ; J . P . Callow , J . D . ; T . Goodwin , I . G . ; W . Colquhoun , S . S . ; T . Moore , J . S . ; and J . Lanaghan , Tyler . At the conclusion of the lodge

business the brethren adjourned to the Peveril Hotel , where they celebrated the auspicious occasion by dining together . After the cloth was removed , the following programme of toasts was gone through : "The Queen and the Craft , " by Bro . Nattan , VV . M ., " National Anthem , " solo by Bro . Poulter ; "The Prince of VVales and Officers of Grand Lodge , " by the W . M ., solo and chorus ; "God Bless the Prince of VVales , " by Bro . R . A . Cain ; "Our VV . M ., "

by the I . P . M . ; "Our I . P . M ., " by the W . M ., song , Bro . J . J . Corlett ; "The Officers of St . Trinian ' s , " by the I . P . M . ; "The Sister Lodges , " by Bro . McKown , S . W . ; "The Visitors , " by Bro . L . G . Hannay , P . M ., song , Bro . Callow ; "The Initiate , " by Bro . L . G . Hannay , P . M . ; "The Ladiss , " by Bro . C . M . Challender , J . VV ., song , Bro . Poulter ; " The Host and Hostess , " by Bro . Broughton , Sec , song , "Auld Lang Syne , " by Bro . R . A . Cain ; and the Tyler ' s Toast , by Bro . L . G . Hannay , P . M .

Special interest was attached to the toast of the I . P . M ., inasmuch as thebrethren took advantage of it to tender their warmest thanks to Bro . G . C . Heron for his valuable services , not only to St . Trinian ' s as its first W . M ., but to the cause of Freemasonry generally . These thanks were not merely formal , but were embodied in two ways , firstly , in a handsomely illuminated and framed address ; and

secondly , in a magnificent silver tea urn , bearing a suitable inscription and beautifully embellished . A highly suitable portion of the ornamentation on the side of the urn was a well engraved view of St . Trinian ' s , Kirk Marown , from which the lodge takes its name . The address , which had previously been adopted at the lodge , was as follows : — " Saint Trinian's Lodge of Freemasons , No . 2050 , Douglas , Isle of Man . —To Bro . George Chilwell Heron , P . M .

1004 ; IP . Z . H . R . A . ; P . M . M . 323 ; P . M . 2050 . " Dear Sir and Brother , " We , the brethren of the above lodge , feel that we cannot allow the occasion of your vacating the chair of K . S . as first Worshipful Master of this lodge to occur without tendering to you our full and hearty appreciation of your untiring energy in promoting the establishment of the lodge , and so successfully furthering its progress since it

was consecrated . As is well known throughout the Insular Masonic body , St . Trinian's Lodge could not have attained the position which it now proudly occupies were it not for your great Masonic zeal , genial disposition , and indomitable perseverance . We congratulate you on the eminent success of your efforts , and in maintainingamong thebrethren those noble tenets of our Order— ' Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , ' and , in doing so , beg your acceptance of this

tea urn , not for its intrinsic value , but as a memento of the regard and esteem in which you are , and we trust always will be , held by us , and the Masonic brethren generally , praying that the Great Architect of the Universe may shower His blessing upon yourself and your family . " We are , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , signed for , and in behalf of , the members of St . Trinian's Ledge of Freemasons , No . 2050 , at a Iodge meeting held this 5 th day of November , 18 S 5 ,

" G . J . NATTAN , S . VV . ; "W . A . MCKOWN , J . W . " Bro . G . C . Heron , in fitting terms , expressed his appreciation of the handsome way in which his services had been recognised by thebrethren , and assured them that he would never cease to take an interest not only in St . Trinian ' s Lodge , but in Masonry generally throughout the Island . The brethren separated about 11 o ' clock , having spent together an evening characterised by true Masonic feeling .

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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1433 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland square , I ' orchestcr-tcrrace , Paddington , \ V . Present : Bros . C-. S . Mote , W . M . ; O . VV . Battley , S . W . ; J . Crmtemlcn , I . W . ; II . Dehane , P . M . 1 S 13 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; J . A . Allman , S . D . -, R . K . Cursons , J . D . ; Capt . A . Nicola , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab , D . C . ; ! ¦ ' . Chandler , l . G .,- Capt . Andrews , W Thomas , E . C . Mulvey , W . A . Wadham , J . M . Chapman , W . A . ChappellI . W . Belsham , 1-1 . Taylor , and E . J . Brown .

, Visitor : llro . M . S . Delacotir , 281 , Charlestown of Aboyne . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Mulvev ami Chapman being the candidates , respectively . Bro . Battley was elected W . M . for the 30 th inst ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Delacour was elected a member . The lodge was called olV and on . Bro . Capt . Andrews , in appreciation of the kind feelings expressed to him by Bro . Dehane , on behalf of

tlie breihren , in lhc letter of sympathy he wrote to him on tlie occasion of his severe accident , and thi warmness of his reception on his return to his Masonic dutiesainnng tliem , presented thelodge with a handsome and massive silver snuff box , whicli had the following inscription engraved upon il : "Presented to Ihe Hyde Park Lodgeof Instruction , No . 1425 , by llro . Captain H . S . Andrcwp , 74 th Highlanders . 23 rd November , 1 SS 5 . " Bro . Mote , the W . M ., in accepting the gift , in the name of the lodge , hoped that Bro . Andrews would live long to take a pinch out of the box , and was

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sure it was accepted in thc same . Masonic spirit as it was presented A vote of thanks was unanimously adopted , to be recorded on thc minutes . Bro . Andrews in reply , said he thanked the brethren for their kind words ; the only thing he regretted was that they were not all snufl ' - takers ; however , lie hoped they might become' so , to a certain extent

, that when thev did take a pinch they woultl remember hitr with the same fraternal feelings as he felt for them , and he was sure that as long ^ s Bro . Dehane was Secretary there would always be the proper sort kept in it to take , and he could assure them that he thanked the G . A . O . T . U . that he was alive and able to be among them that evening to make his present in person , Thc loilge was then closed .

SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —Thc usua weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst . , at the White Horse Tavern , l . ivcrpool-road , N . ' Present : Bros . Crawley , W . M . ; McMillen , S . W . ; Turner , J . W ; Osborn , Treas ., acting Preceptor ; Dcaring , J . D . ; Kearney , l ' . G . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cave being the candidate . Bro . Cave answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Thc lodge was openeil in tbe Second Degree , and the ceremony o £ passing rehearsed , Bro . Cave being the candidate . The lodge was closed down . Bro . Kearney , J . W . of the Alexandra Palace Lodge , No . ij 4 r , and Bro . Cutbill , of the Burgovne Lodge , No . 902 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . McMillen was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further oilering , thc lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at thc Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . G . Marsden , W . M .: F . Kedge . S . W . ; A . Gaminell , J . W . ; J . W . Ford , S . D . ; Wilkie Jones , •A' ' J •' •Han , e " , ' - - •VV . Fowles , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; J . Rowe , G . Coleman , P . M . ; 1 . A . Dickson , J . Skinner , P . M . ; and T . E . Weeks ; The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last

eeting were read and conlirmed . Bros . W . Fowles and F . Kedge , S . W ., worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Fowles worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . J . Rowe having offered himself as a candidate to bc passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions were put leading to that Degree , and being well answered , he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Lodge opened in the Third

Degree . Lodge closed in the Third and then thc Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Fowles proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., he W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , read a letter from Bro . W . C . Smith , stating he regretted the state of his health would not permit of him fulfilling his duties and the

as Preceptor , thanking brethren o £ the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction Cor past kindness towards him ; whereupon Bro . W . Fowles proposed that a letter of condolence be sent by Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , to Bro . W . C . Smith , saying also that thc brethren prayed that the G . A . O . T . U . wonld restore him to health , and that he would yet be enabled to come amongst them and take his old place—seconded by the S . W ., carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 L-A meeting was held on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., at the Tabard Hotel , Bedford Park , VV . Present : Bros . Sims , W . M . ; Stroud , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; George Gardner , Treas . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; G . Gardner , S . D . ; H . F « r » . « , J . U . } A . Williams , l . G . ; T . E . Weelcs , Tyler ; Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Wing , Craggs , Brown , Gaminell , and VV . Williams .

Thc lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes oE last meeting read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The questions leading to the Third Degree were put , and answereil by Bro . Furze , who was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . Thc Third ceremony was worked , Bro . Furze as candidate . Thc lodge was closed to the First Degree . Bro . Stroud , S . W ., was elected to take the chair at the next meeting . Lodge was then closed .

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PLYMOUTH . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 70 ) . — The annual meetingof this chapter was held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple on the 19 th inst ., to instal the Principals elect for the " year ensuing , viz ., Comps . J . Kinton Bond , Z . ; E . Tout , H . ; and F . B . Westlake , J . The ceremony was conducted by Comps . J . R . Lord , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; J . Gidley , P . Z . 70 and 1205 ; L . D . Westcott , P . Z ., P . P .

G . S . ; and the following Board of Installed Principals : — Comps . T . VV . Lemon , P . Z . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . P . Soi . ; 1 . B . Gower , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj . ; E . A . Lean , P . Z . ; R . Pengelly , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . Griffin , P . Z . ; S . Jew , P . Z . 105 , P . P . G . T . ; T . Goodall , P . Z . 954 , P . P . G . O . ; E . A . Davies , P . Z . 159 ; VV . Alsford , P . Z . 202 ; Roseveare , P . Z . 970 , P . P . G . S . W . ; and W . Crimp , J . 1255 This

. Board of Installed Principals being closed , the other oflicers were invested as follows : Comps . J . Griffin , I . P . Z . ; I . R Lord , P . Z ., S . E . ; G . Sellick , S . N . ; J . Maton , P . Soi . ; A . J . Rider , ist A . Soj . ; Thomas King , 2 nd A . Soj . ; L . D . Westcott , Treas . ; G . Sercombe , D . C . ; W . Hocking-. A . D . C . ; C . W . Bovey , Org . ; VV . Symons and J . Hicks , Stwds . ; and W . H . Phillips , J anitor .

The companions retired to an adjoining room , where an excellent supper was partaken of . The usual Masonic and other toasts were duly honoured . A pleasant evening was spent . HEREFORD . —Palladian Chapter ( No . 120 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter took place on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Green Dragon Hotel , the Principals present being Comps . G . R . Godson , M . E . Z . : I . R .

Smith , H . ; Jno . Marchant , J . ; O . Shellard , P . Z . ; T . Lane , P . Z .: J . Slower Hewitt , P . Z . ; Thos . Smith , P . Z . ; and others . After the routine business had been disposed of , the election of officers for the ensuing year took place , and resulted as follows : Comps . J . R . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Jno . Marchant , H . ; VV . Rowe , J . ; A . S . Townsend , P . S . ; T . Lane , P . Z ., S . E . ; Charles Rootes , S . N . ; O . Shellard , P . Z ., Treas . ; and C . W . Stephens , Janitor .

DEVONPORT . —Friendship Chapter ( No . 340 ) . —The annual meeting of the above chapter was held at the chapter rooms , Granby-street , on the 12 th inst ., to instal lix-Comps . W . Alford as Z . ; J . Viggers , H . ; and A . H . VV . l . edden as J . ; the Principals-elect for the year ensuing . This ceremony of installation was performed by Ex-Comps .

K . Layers , P . Z . 203 ; J . Gidley , P . Z . 70 and 1205 ; T . W . Lemon , P . Z . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . P . S . ; and the following Board of Installed Principals : Ex-Comps . A . B . Hutching , Z . i 8 q ; E . Knight , P . Z . 202 , P . P . G . A . S . ; S . Jews , P . Z . 105 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . Z . 159 , P . P . G . Reg . ; S . R . H . Harris , P . Z . 230 ; T . Hammond , P . Z . 1206 ; R . Grylls , P . Z . 202 ; J . Cobbledick , J . 159 ; W . Crimp , J .