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BEAMINSTER . Beaminster Manor Lodge ( No . 136 7 ) — The installation meeting of the abo ^ e lodge was held in the loelfferoom , White Hart Hotel , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . Visitors had been expected from Weymouth , Dorchester . Bridport , and Crewkerne , but at the last moment the VV . M , received numerous letters and telegrams to the effect that

, in consequence of th ~ prevailing epidemic and state of the weather , the various brethren were unable to attend . The lodge was , however , honoured with the presence of Bro . \ V . E . Brymer , P . AI . 417 , D . P . G . M ., a compliment under the circumstances which the brethren fully appreciated . The D . P . G . M . was supported by Bro . VV . Frost , J . W . 707 who was the only other visitor present . Many ot the

, members of the lodge were also absent through illness . In consequence , the meeting was one of the smallest installation meetings that this lodge had ever held . The installation ceremony was performed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . H . Al . Maunder ; the charges tn the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren being given by Bro . Charles G . Purkis , P . AI ., P . P . J . G . D . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Richard

Robert Samson appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . Harry Maunder , LP . M . ; Albert Hann , S . W . ; Oliver M . Beament , J . W . ; Rev . E . G . Austen , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; James Andrews , P . AI ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas .-, William Oxley , Sec ; Francis P . Kitson , S . D . ; William R . Pile , J . D . ; Charles Toleman , P . M ., D . C . ; Charles G . Purkis , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Org . ;

Rev . E . H . G . de Castro , I . G . ; Samuel Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., and Charles Hann , P . AI ., Stewards ; and Joseph Keech , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . G . Squire , in the market room , under the genial presidency of the newl y-

installed VV . M . The usual toast list , including the toast of the worthy and distinguished visitor , Bro . W . E . Brymer , D . P . G . AL , which was duly acknowledged by that brother , was gone through . The D . P . G . AL was obliged to leave parly in order to catch his train at Alaiden Newton , and on leaving the banqueting room he was accorded the usual Alasonic

honours . The remainder of the evening was passed in pleasant social intercourse .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A very interesting regular meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Darley-street , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Pearson Peterson , W . AL , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . S . A . Auty , I . P . AL ; John Niven , S . W . ; John T . Last ,

J . W . ; Chas . H . Ellis , Treas . ; James B . Feamley , Sec . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Chaplain ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M .: P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Thos . Jowett , as S . D . ; John Alorton , as J . D . ; Samuel Robinson , I . G . ; A . Sykes , i 5 " > 2 ; as Tyler ; Thos . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . Geo . Althorp , P . AI ., P . P . G . P . ; J oseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . St . Br ., R . J . Hird , and Wm . SangwineStwds !

, Visitors : Bros . Henry Smith , P . AI . 3 S 7 , P . G . D . England ; Deputy and acting P . G . M . ; Rev . T . Cartwright Smyth , D . D ., P . M . 20 G 9 , P . D . D . G . A 1 . Eastern Archipelago , P . G Chaplain England ; Wm . Smith , 47 ; John Ingleby , VV . M . 302 ; G . Bcanland , 302 ; J . Hill , 302 ; Wm . Oddy , P . M . 3 S 7 ; Wilkinson Greenwood , W . AI . 439 ; E . Hallas , P . M . 439 ; A . VV . Ramsden , P . M . 439 , - P . p .

A . G . D . C ; Wm . Kingdom VV . AI . 600 ; Thos . Norfolk , P . M . Goo ; E . Mackay , S . W . Goo ; Wm . Moxon , Sec . Goo ; G . C . Gamble , S . of VV . Goo ; J . T . Mugglestone , Goo ; C . VV . Hudson , Coo ; Al . Hayes , Goo ; R . A . Pullan , Goo ; James Tilley , Goo ; Tom Holdsworth , Goo ; Abraham Sharp , Goo ; VVm . Foster , Goo ; S . Smithies , Coo ; Isaac Mossop . W . AL 974 ; Henry Sawver . S . W .

974 ; Claud Taylor , Sec . 974 ; VVm . H . Haley , VV . M . 101 S ; J . VV . Alonckman , P . AI . IOI . S , P . P . G . D . C ; H . llolland . Scc . 101 S ; H . J . Suthcrs * , P . M . 101 S ; VV . S . Smith , 101 S ; VV . Heron , 101 S ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . 1019 , Prov . A . G . Sec ; J . H . Walker , 1476 ; VVm . R . Bates , P . M . 1522 ; Thos . Al . Holmes , P . AI . 154 s , P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Nutt , P . M . 1545 ; T . Earp Greenough ,

Sec . 1545 ; T . Atkinson , W . AL 20 G 9 ; and C . Aliddleton , 1 . M . 20 G 9 . After the lodge had been opened , Bro . Henry Smith , the Deputy and acting Prov . G . Master , with the I roy . G . Officers , Present and Past , in attendance were admitted , and the Deput y Prr . v . Grand Master was saluted in due form . The Worshipful Alaster then rose and reminded the brethren of the great calamity that had that

110 If the na , ion and the Craft by £ he death of il . K . H . the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale . Death the great leveller of all , visited alike the palace and the TOttajrc , and that day the death chamber at Sandringham nail had touched the hearts of all true Britons and all true 'Masons , that they must beat as with one pulse in universal

sympath y with those connected in close relationship with nanrt ?" ! l «?^ V ^ ( t ,, e W - ' ) had k '" com - niand frum the W . D . G Al . to order the " Dead . March " in n ,,.,, ? , . yed as a mark uf fraternal regard for the memory of their lamented brother , the Royal Duke , and he herefore called upon Bro . I ' . Wainman Holmes , I' . P . GO me lodge Organist , who solemnly nlavral tl > ,- ' ll ,., l narch

= ¦ , the brethren standing to order meanwhile . I ' LJ A m '" utes ° . 'he previous meeting were read and con-TV ., '• a J . ' c . ch the W-M- callcd « P ° n Bro . Rev . T . del ereif Sm * MP- ' G Cha P' En land , who then brethren u ™ st lhrlllm « interesting address to the '" ren on his personal r . mmla-mmenl > h „ )« , > : — »» ....- _ ..

Xr a nd n a ? ,. br ^ er ^ aV , ; S . been S ' " ned at M - " "' anddsewW f " "me th , Mutin >' li , st broke out > and there carried K , r , ' ° - a » ns i <™ ° le time their esteemed brother unabated in . 1 " 'f hands v the brethren listened with < hnrl s and nl -f \ - , ° ' Sm * > "counted the many exiwlencerf ^ ° ' ! , tlal ttc » P that hs a' « l his Wends „ l : Crlenced . dl'rmg that terrible strum .- ! -. , ml ( t * r » .. „ . u

„ brethren wh ™ e as : a , nbeen , restored , how at their lodges the again" 0 „ 11 ^ m f . " t ed " '"" ght all their battles o ' er the f lst VV M o ?? : y ° 13 ro ' ' Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C , '• KM aVe ™ K < . ' 0 < i p' ponded by Bro . S . A . Auty , reverend hrml ^ rr u e "' 'hanks was accorded to the thoro gh | y en 0 Ved lw A " ? ! > which had becn s 0 The ballots Si * 'i U" and V'S'tors | , rc 3 ent ' Lod ge ^ Benevlnt A — '" SectioDS A and U of thc Chafides " neT ) [ A- ' a L " ,, s » PP ° rtof the Masonic Which resulted in i ™ ' u '" ty- ""' dated at the drawing , Root being successful > J ? , " > S ' VV' and Goodman « nt the lod ' e as S e v-, ? h ^ fh r , vil 1 accordingly repren as stewards at the approaching Jubilee Fes-

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tival of the R . M . B . I . Three propositions of candidates for initiation in the lodge were received , and after "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently assembled for refreshment , when the W . M ., Bro . is . Pearson Peterson , was supported on his tight by the D . P . G . AL

After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft " had been duly honoured . The VV . M . proposed the toast of "The R . W . P . G . M ., the W . D . P . G . AL , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He stat"d that the visit of the Deputy P . G . AI . that cvdl" ! ' it 1 . . 1 great honour conferred upon the lodge so early m iu , existence , which was much

appreciated by the brethren . I hat was a very young lodge , and as yet had not much behind it to boast of , but the members had put their feet down , and hoped as time went on to merit the app-oval of those in authority , and the respect and good will of all the other lodges in the nei ghbourhood . The members of the lodge , in common with a'l the other lodges in the province , deeply regretted the painful and protraced illness of their esteemed P . G . AI ., Bro . T . VV . Tew , LP ..

P . G . D . England , and he ( the W . AI . ) asked the D . P . G . M . to convey to him at his early convenience the assurance from Acacia Lodge ; that almost the latest lodge that owed its existence to his consecrating hands , was not behind any other lodge in the province in respectful loyalty to , and sympathetic affection for , him ( the P . G . M . ) in his affliction . The lodge welcomed most heartily the Provincial Grand Officers , and were much encouraged and gratified by their

presence . The D . P . G . AL , Bro . H . Smith , in responding to the toast , expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to visit the lodge , and his gratification at the progress the lod ^ e had made since its consecration . He also referred to a visit he had made to the P . G . AI . on the previous dav , and regretted that he found him in such a feeble and delicate state of

health , although hopes were entertained that there might soon be a change for the better . The toast of "The Visiting Brethren" was proposed b y the Worshipful Alaster , and responded to by the W . Masters of Lodges Nos . 302 , Goo , 974 , and 101 S , and by Bros . Thos . M . Holmes , P . AI . 1545 , P . P . G . S . B ., and VVm . Oddy , P . AI . 3 S 7 , who respectively rexpressed the pleasure they had experienced in being privileged to listen to the

admirable address ot Bro . Ur . thos . Cartwright Smyth . P . G . Chap . England , and at the hearty fraternal welcome they had received at the lodge . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . Isaac Alossnp , VV . AI . 974 , in complimentary terms , and the W . M . briefly responded . The Worshipful Alaster , in proposing the toast of " The

Ofhcersof Lodge Acacia , " remarked that this toast might , perhaps , be considered somewhat selfish , as he naturall y wished good health to all his officers , as he ( the W . AL ) would be unable to do much himself without their fraternal assistance . He coupled with the toast the names ot Bros . Last , J . VV ., and Sangwine , Stwd . He trusted the former would have health and prosperity for many years to suuoort

the lodge he had done so much to assist in founding , and that while he regretted the removal of the latter brother to another town , he wished him every prosperity in his new sphere of life . Bros . Last , J . W ., and Sangwine , briefly responded to the toast .

The Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy meeting to a termination . Bros . T . Wainman Holmes , W . Greenwood , Frank Lees , T . AL Holmes , E . Hallas , VVm . Smith , and others , contributed songs , duets , solos , and recitations to the harmony of the evening .

BUR 3 LEM . St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No . 98 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Town Hall on Thursday , the 21 st instant . The lodge wasopened by the W . AL , Bro . John Alason , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . W . Garner , I . P . AL ; E . Pearson , P . AI ., acting S . VV . ; VV . Boulton , J . W . ; Rev .

L . C . A . Edgeworth , LL . D ., Chap . ; R . Dain , P . M ., Treas . ; T . K . Pedley , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Beech , S . D . ; R . Wilkinson , J . D . j R . Owen , I . G . j J . B . Davis , Org . ; F . C . Gill , Stwd . j J . Boardman , Tyler j Godwin , P . M . j J . Pierpoint , P . M . ; VV . Bell , P . AI . j VV . Brickel , P . AI . ; John Garner , VV . Skellern , and VV . Bentlcy . The minutes of the previous meeting having been

confirmed , the VV . M ., Uro . John Mason , said it was with the deepest regret he had to announce that since their last meeting the M . W . Grand Alaster , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , had sustained a very severe loss by the sad and melancholy event of the death of H . R . H . the Djke of Clarence and Avondale . It is long since so great a sorrow had befallen them , and the whole nation will svmnathise

with their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess May in their terrible bereavement . The W . AI . on hearing tae sad account immediately telegraphed the sympathy and condolence of the members of this lodge to H . R . H . Albert Edward Prince of Wales . K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M ., which he ( the W . M . ) moved , and Bro . Weston seconded , that a copy of the telegram and reply to same be entered upon the minutes , in which all the brethren

present acquiesed . A vote of sympathy was passed to Bro . E . Sherratt in his bereavement by the death of his wife . The W . M . opened the lodge , and the Secretary read the bylaws of the lodge , and after some discussion the usual greetings were tendered , and the lodge was closed . i'he brethren adjourned for refreshment , after wlvch the u = uil loyal and personal toasts were honoured . I'he brethren then separated . There was no singing or harm my of any kind .

CHERTSEY . Abbey Lodge ( No . 2120 } . —The installation meeting ot this comparatively young but very flourishing lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall on Wednesday , the 13 th instant . The W . AL , Bro . A . W . Crewdson , presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . E . T . Aladeley , S . W ., W . M . elect ; 11 . J . Bidwell , P . M ., Sec . ;

C . Welch , S . D . ; J . Webb , I . G . j T . Dix and W . J . Fletcher , Stwds . ; and G . J . Alason , Tyler , The following brethren were also present : Bros . VV . H . Gardener , P . AL , W . AI . 771 ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; R . J . Hunt , J . Colman , I . J . Rawlings , G . Gardener , E . Squire , C . Head , Disney-Fisher , A . G . Hutchins , E . A . Brown , J . Hunt , VV . Bales , II . G . Nesmyth , C . Ncsm \ th , V . Vv'inkworth , Newton Spyer , Brooks , Wooilley-Smitli , Harper , and AlcCormick . The visitors included Bros . Colonel Noel Aloney , P . G . M . ;

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Rev . J . Cater , P . G . Chap , j J . B . Lancaster , W . M ., Passmore , J . W ., and E . IT . GaleCrowdy , I . P . M ., of 2317 ; Gilbert White , J . W . 1395 ; Robinson , 1512 ; Catt , l . P . M . 155 S ; Carpenter , J . D . 1567 ; E . Head , 16 S 1 ; Hunt , 194 ; and Davey , 1312 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting and of a lodge of emergency were read

and confirmed . Ihe VV . AI . elect was duly presented for installation by Bro . Bidwell , P . M . The Prov . G . V 1 . then entered the lodge , and was received by the brethren and duly saluted . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by dro . Crewdson , and the newlv-installed W . M . then invested the follj > vingolfi ; ers : Bros C . Welch , J . W . ; H . J . Bidwell , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Webb , S . D . ; T . Dix , J . D . ; VV . Brooks , D . C ; F . Harper , I . G . ;

Woodley-Smith , Org . ; and AlcCormick and Hutchins , Stwds . A handsome Past Master ' s j ' ewel was presented to the retiring VV . M . for his excellent work in the chair . At the banquet that followed , aid which was excellently served by Bro . Alason , Tyler of the lodge , the usual toast , were given , and a very excellent mu , ical programme was gone through , in which Bros . Squire , Welch , Webb , Heads Hutchins , Bidwell , Woodley-Smith , Brown , Disney-Fisher , Harper , and other brethren took part .

DEVON PORT . Friendship Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The installation banquet was held in the refectory attached to the lodge in Gcanby-stteet . The W . M ., Bro . H . Holman , presided , and was supported by Bros . Rev . Dr . Lemon , P . M . 1 S 9 , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . R . Lord , P . M . 1247 , P . P . G . Treas . ; H . R . Langmead , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . J . Knight , P . AL , P . P .

G . Purst . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . F . Burns , P . AI , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; R . W . Pitcher , P . M . 230 , P . P . G . P . ; J . D . Sandy , P . AL , Sec ; J . Leonard , P . AL , Treas . ; J . R . H . Harris , P . M . 230 ; R . Carter , P . AL ; C . Price , P Al . ; N . Radmore , P . M . 159 ; F . R . Thomas , P . AL 1 S 9 ; J . Oldfield , I . P . AL ; vV . Allsford , P . AL ; A . G . Akenhead , W . AI . 113 G ; Charles Organ , P . AL ; and a large number of members and

visitors . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In replying to the toast of " The P . G . AI ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . J . R . Lord expressed his gratification at the improved health of the P . G . AI ., and trusted Lord Ebrington would rule the province for many years to come . He congratulated the W . AI .

and brethren on having initiated that evenmga new principle with a view of retrenching expenses in order to vote more to the Masonic Charities , and commended to their particular attention the claims of the Royal Mas mic Institution for Aged Alasons and Widows , which was celebrating its Jubilee this year . * ' The Health of the W . M . " was most heartily drunk , as was also that of "The LP . M ., Bro . I . Oldlield , " and

" The Past Masters of the Lodge . " Bro . Oldfield , in reply , said he was proud to be one of the Past Master ' s of the Friendship Lodge , who were known to rank among the most ardent , zealous , and genuine Alasons in the province . Bro . Knight also responded in an appropriate speech . Bro . VV . Allsford gave in complimentary terms "The

Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . J . Leonard , in reply , said his successful efforts were mainly due to the energy and ability of their esteemed Secretary , Bro . Sandy . The toasts of "The S . W . " and "J . W . " and "Assistant Officers " followed . Bro . Charles 'Taylor , R . N ., delivered a capital speech

in response to the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . J . R . Lord , who also replied , said they had at present 17 children on the Devon Alasonic Educational Fund , which had a balance of £ 1100 . " The Health ot Bro . J . B . Gover , the Secretary of the

Fund , " was then enthusiastically drunk . A capital musical evening followed , those who contributed being Bros . R . H . Penberthy , J . A . Collings , 1 . Leonard , A . E . S . Akaster , Hutchings , Hedger , Burns , C A . Organ , B . A ., and R . Brickwood . Air . F . VV . Harris ably presided at the Dianoforte .

HALIFAX . Probity Lodge ( No . 61 ) . —On Alonday , the nth instant , this lodge celeorated its 154 th anaiversiry with a banquet at the Alasonic Hall , when Bro . Fred . Buckley was installed as W . M . in succession to Bro . W . Wright , I . P . AL , by Bro . G . Buckley , P . P . G . D . C , assisted by tiros . J . VV . Balme , P . AL ; H . Crossley , P . M . ; and W .

Gaukroger , P . AI . Ihe lodges of St . John , Dj Warren , and St . James were represented by their respective Worshipful Masters and Senior and Junior Wardens , and there were present representatives from Leeds , Bradford , Sowerby Bridge , and Elland . After dinner , which was served by Mr . Hack , a lengthy toast list was submitted .

The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft" and " The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " Bro . H . Crossley , P . M ., proposed " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " which was rjspondel to by Bro . W . Gaukroger , P . P . S . G . D . Bro . I . W . Davis , P . M . ( Mayor ) , proposed " H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , K . G ., Al . W . G . AL , and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " which was responded to by Bro . W . F . Smithson , P . S . G . W . Bro . F . Walker , P . AL , P . G R , proposed "The R . W . Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . T . VV . Tew , and th : rest of the Prov . Grand O . licers , Present and Past , " whici was responded to by Bro . Hy . Sm th , Deputy Prov . Gran 1

Master . Bro . Hy . Smith , D . P . G . D ., proposed "The W . AL of the Probity Lodge , No . 61 , " which was responeded to by the W . M . Bro . W . Cash , P . M ., proposed " The Sister Lolges aid our Visiting Brethren , " which was responded to by tie

visiting Worshipful Masters . Bro . F . Hortuii , S . W ., proposed "The Past Alasters of the Lodge of Probity , " which was responded to by Bro VV . Wright , l . P . M . Bio . j Leach , P . AL , P . P . G . T ., proposed "ThcOITiceis of the lodge , " which was responded toby Bro . R . Patchett ,

J . W . Bro . A . Scott , D . D . C , proposed "Ihe Ladies , " which was responded to by Bro . Ackroyd , L . S . Bro , J . VV . Balme , P . AL , proposed " Poor and Distressed Alasons . "