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Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the yth inst ., in the banqueting hall of the Great House , Cheshunt , when there was a large attendance of brethren to witness the installation of Bro . Charles A . Reeve as VV . M . for the ensiling year . The chair was occupied by Bro . Harry Gross , P . P . A . G . D . C . Kent , W . M ., supported by Bros . F . Rees , I . P . M . ; C . A . Reeve , S . W . ; A . K . Gooding , J : W . ; CAGompertzP . M . P . P . G . Std . Br . Treas . ; S . M . Banker , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br .,

. . , , , Sec . L . I . Powter , S . D . ; VV . Haynes Dunn , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works , D . C . ; S . II . Tatham Armitage , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . N . and E . Yorks , Org . ; II . M . Sternberg and T . Buhner , Stwds . ; B . Mitchell , Tyler ; W . A . Dingle , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . A . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; G . S . Elliott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .: T . W . Chant , O . G . Mathias , W . S . Keep , and other members . Visitors : Bros . Charles Ii . Keyser , VV . M . 1479 , P . G . D . ; T . A . Bullock , P . G . S . B . ; A . VV . Nash . W . M . 409 , P . P . G . W . ; T . Moysey , VV . M . 26 . 50 ; J . T . Stratford , VV . M . . 103 ; C . I . Weller , Tulfee

S . D . 212 S ; A . Smythson , 1670 ; E . VV . Newman , VV . M . 251 s ; K . , W . M . 2372 ; I . L . Merfeld , P . M . 23 S A . L . Daniell , P . M . 28 ; C . W . Bailey , 1 S 39 ; G . Cunnington , I . P . M . 1607 ; M . W . Jameson , W . M . 1 O 07 ; R . Simpson , D . C . 1426 ; G . W . Vincent , P . M . 4 S 9 ; E . Head , P . M . 1 OS 1 ; J . Lawson , P . M . 1 ( 007 ; VV . Bangs , VV . M . 1327 ; S . B . Wilkinson , P . M . 3 < 5 o , P . P . S . G . W . Hunts ; A . Macgregor , 23 ; M . Reeve , P . M . 720 ; J . A . Smith , J . W . 22 C 4 ; A . Caink , P . M . 105 G ; Henry VV . Gompertz , P . M . and Sec . 136 . 1 ; H . Newland , P . M . and Treas . 2 S ; C . Chartens , I . G . 2319 J . Dickson , P . M . 1572 ; E . Ardley , 2 G 25 ; and W . Gibson Spence , 1694 .

; The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report having been received and adopted , Bros . A . Cunnington , P . M . 17 CC , and J . H . Russell , 2021 , were balloted for , and unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Charles Albert Reeve , S . W ., was presented as W . M . elect , anda Board of Installed Masters—consisting of 30 brethren—having been formed , he was installed into the chair of K . S . by his very old friend , Bro . C . A . Gompertz , P . M ., Treas . Bro . C . A . Reeve , W . M ., then appointed and invested the tollowing officers for the ensuing

year : Bros . H . Gross , I . P . M . ; A . E . Gooding , S . W . ; L . J . Powter , J . W . ; C . A . Gompertz , Treas . ; S . M . Banker , Sec . ; W . R . Bentley , S . D . ; T . D . Gillespie , J . D . ; W . Haynes Dunn D . C ; S . H . Tatham Armitage , I . G . ; H . M . Sternberg , Org . ; T . Bulmer andT . W . Chant , Stewards ; and B . Mitchell , Tyler . Bro . C . A . Gompertz , the Installing Master , pertormed the ceremony throughout in a most masterly manner , and delivered the addresses in an impressive style that was greatly admired by every brother present . candidates

A ballot was taken for Messrs . R . E . Clark and J . VV . Crawley , for initiation , which proved unanimous in their favour , and Bro . Reeve , W . M . initiated them in a manner that gave great satisfaction to the brethren ; and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren shortly afterwards sat down to an excel lent banqueet in the old hall . The covers being removed , the usual list of loyal and Masonic toasts was duly honoured , interspersed with songs ably rendered by Bros . A . Caink , P . M ., and II . Newland , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Alfred Smythson , who presided at the pianoforte in his

usual masterly manner . In proposing the first toast , viz ., that of " The Queen and the Craft , " the VV . M ., Bro . C . A . Reeve , dwelt in feeling terms upon the troublous times through which our most gracious Sovereign and Patron was passing , at the same time expressing the fervent wish that in the near future tranquillity and peace may be vouchsafe ! to her . In giving the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , " the W . M . laid stress upon the kindly interest and solicitation for the welfare of the Order H . R . H . had always evinced , and the respect and admiration in which our Grand Master was held by every member ot the Craft .

The toast of " The Grand Officers was shorn of part of its lustre from the fact that Bro . Charles E . Keyser , P . G . D . and W . M . of thc Halsey Lodge , 1470 , had unavoidably to leave early , he having come specially from Reading , and wished to return the same night ; but in responding , Bro . T . A . Bullock , P . G . S . B ., whilst expressing the wish that Bro . Keyser had remained to give due honour to the toast , and humorous for the kind

thanked the brethren in a most eloqutut speech expressions which had fallen from the W . M . with regard to the Grand Oflicers generally . _ The toast of "The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., " and also that of "Thc Prov . Grand Oflicers , " met with an enthusiastic reception from the brethren .

Bro . Harry Gross , I . P . M ., then proposed the next toast , viz ., "The VV . M ., " which met with a very gratifying response from the brethren present . The W . M ., in replying , thanked the I . P . M . for the very Haltering terms in which he had referred to him , and assured the brethren that he would leave no stone unturned in order to render his year of office a happy one to all concerned . The VV . M . then proceeded with the toast of "The I . P . M . and Past Masters ol

the Lodge , " in which was incorporated the Treasurer and Secretary , and informed the I . P . M . that he had the heaitiest good wishes of the lodge for his future welfare , and duly presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , unanimously voted by thc lodge , as a small token of thc affection and esteem in which he was held , at the same time dwelling in felicitous terms upon the able and courteous manner in which he had conducted its affairs during the past session .

liro . Gross made a brief but happy response in acknowledging the good feeling expressed towards him . Bro . C . A . Gompertz , P . M ., Treas ., in thc course of his remarks , expressed his great pleasure at having been allowed that afternoon to instal his old friend of 26 years ' standing into the chair of K . S ., at the same time remarking that eight years airo he also had the pleasure of initiating him into Freemasonry .

The toast of " The Initiates and Joining Members" was then duly proposed and received most cordially , both Bros . R . E . Clark and J . W . Crawley making very suitable responses . " 'I he Visitors' " toast was next duly honoured , the list being a large one , including several Masters of lodges in the Province ot Hertfordshire , all of whom testified to the

great pleasure they felt at being present that day . Time being short , the remainder of the toasts were quickly proceeded with , and the brethren dispersed after one of the most enjoyable meetings ever experienced during the existence of the lodge , universal regret being expressed that time would not permit of so happy a meeting being prolonged , which argues well for the continued prosperity ot thc lodge under the popular Mastership of Bro . Reeve .

Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 . There was a numerous attendance at the installation meeting of this lodge held at the Hotel Cecil , Strand , on the 19 th inst ., when some excellent working was witnessed and a capital entertainment afterwards enjoyed . The members present included Bros . 1 . W . Elvin , Prov . J . G . W . Kent , VV . M . ; A . A . P . Snow , VV . M . elect ; F . Kedge , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; C . O . Burgess , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Walter Hancock , P . M . ; L . Rotter , P . M . ; J . Woolley , P . M . ; G . T . Atkinson , W . 11 . M . Burgess , W . ) . Harvey , A . Bertini , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . H .

Groom , 2754 ; F . Schmidt , PM . 907 ; A . Leighton , I . P . M . 26 3 ; R . Fitch , S 7 ; L . Ferguson , P . M . 1997 ; VV . Reeve , 1973 ; VV . Ilumfrey , P . M . 131 X ; C . Freeman , I G . 1929 ; A . Hammond , 1559 ; G . II . Wavell , P . M . » . _ VV . Mokler , S . D . , 579 ; C . Ellison , P . M . . S 71 ; F . II . II . Orchard , P . P . G . D . Devon ; W . H . Cave , 17117 ; R . J . Robinsen , 7 S 0 ; W . G . Adcock , P . M . 2202 ; C . P , Coles , I . G . 1744 ; 1 . F . Strutt , W . M . 26 G 4 ; Andrew Clarke , J . W . 24 G 0 ; O . Thompson , 2470 ; T . lcstun White , SGo ; C . Peach , 1636 ; W . Tacagni , 23 ^ 5 ; G . II . Foan , P . M . 1614 ; A . Smiley , 45 ; H . VV . Wells , P . M . 1 G 7 . ; F . W . Garriliam , P . M . 94 G ; C . II , Fry ,

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P . M . 16 ; H . W . Schartau , I . P . M . 12 G 1 ; VV . D . Schwarz , P . M . 1305 ; H . Machin , P . M . 231 ; VV . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and others . The minutes were confirmed , Bro . Howison was passed to the Second Degree and Bros . Prosser , Adams , and Selbach raised . Bro . A . H . P . Snow was next presented as W . M . elect , and was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Elvin . The following

officers were invested : Bros . J . W . Elvin , I . P . M . ; G . T . Atkinson , S . W . ; W . J , Harvey , J . W ; F . Kedge , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . M , Burgess , S . D . j VV . H . Kitto , J . D . ; W . Stevenson , I . G . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., D . C . ; C . Guttmann , Org . ; A . Goodman , W . G . Williams , and O . E . Cottrell , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , Tyler . The I . P . M . was presented witha Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his valuable services , and the lodge was closed .

After banquet in the Victoria Hall , the usual toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . J . W . Elvin , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the VV . Master , " said they were one and all pleased to see Bro . Snow in the chair that evening . He ( the I . P . M . ) would not say anything in reference to a brother's Masonic career unless he was thoroughly entitled to it , but Bro . Suow was one o £ the most steadfast Masons they

could meet . The W . M . had been some years getting to the chair , and had fairly earned the position . Bro . Snow had gone fiom one office to another , steadily progressing , and now that he was VV . M . he would be thoroughly supported by every P . M . and member in order that he might win the success which his predecessors in the lodije had attained .

Bro . A . H . P . Snow , VV . M ., in his response , returned sincere thanks to the brethren for placing him in the position of the chair . He hoped his year would be acceptable and agreeable to the members and himself . The kind remarks of the I . P . M . as to the working he appreciated , and he hoped he should not be found wanting . It would be a pleasure to him to initiate , pass , or raise any candidates that came

forward , and he hoped to leave a record balance behind him . He was gratified at the audit meeting to find that the I . P . M . ' s balance was in excess of that previously held , and that the Benevolent Fund was flourishing . He hoped , as the evening was late , they would excuse him from making a lengthy speech , and he would therefore only thank them all sincerely .

The VV . M . then proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and referred to the popularity and working ability of Bro . Elvin , whom they hoped to see with them for many years to come . Bro . J . VV . Elvin , I . P . M ., Prov . J . G . W . Kent , expressed his obligation to the W . M . for the courteous manner in which the toast of his health had been proposed . His year of office had been a pleasant one , which was largely attributable to the number of initiates he had had . He thanked the members for supporting him , and hoped he should in the future have further opportunities of assisting in the success of the lodge .

" I he Visitors " was cordially given , and responded to by Bros . Strutt , VV . M . ; Orchard , P . M . ; Ferguson , P . M . ; Reeve , P . M . ; Schmitz , P . M . ; and Lee , P . M . " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " gave the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the services rendered by the Past Masters , and especially by Bros . Jackson , P . M ., and Kedge , P . M ., the Secretary and Treasurer of the lodge . " The Officers " were honoured , and the pleasant proceedings closed .

Bro . H . Schartau , P . M ., directed the musical arrangements , and was ably supported by Miss Annie McBride , Miss Gertrude Snow , and Bros . C . Ellison , P . M ., and Walter Churcher .

Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Crowle , Lincolnshire , on Monday last . Present : Bros . J . 11 . Lee , W . M . j J . Franks , I . P . M . ; A . VV . Cundall , S . W . ; M . Dowson , J . W . ; T . Staniforth , Treas . ; J . Constable , Chap . ; W . Burtonshaw , Sec ; J . Cranidgc , J . D . ; W . Barratt , I . G . ; H . L , Burtonshaw , Org . ; J . Hemingbrough , D . ofC . ; G . Naylor , Tyler ; and S . H . C . Ashlin . Bro . E . Hirst , W . M . 2259 , was a visitor .

Bros . | . Franks and S . H . C . Ashlin were saluted with honours as newly-invested Prov . G . Officers , the former as P . A . G . D . C . Line , the latter as P . G . Std . Br . West Yorks . The election of ofiiceis for the ensuing year took place and resulted as follows : Bros . A . W . Cundall , VV . M . ; T . Staniforth , Treas . ; and G . Naylor , Tyler . Each brother returned thanks for the honour conferred . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Club Room for refreshment .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting was held in thc Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday , the 20 th instant . Present : Bros . E . Hirst , VV . M . ; G . Eland , I . P . M . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; j . Constable , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; E . Donkin , Treas . ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; T . Barber , D . C . ; ] . Acaster , I . G . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; T . R . R . Marsdin , and other members . Visitors : Bros . W . Blackburn , P . P . G . D ., Chairman of the Charity Committee West Yorks ; J . VV . Hainsworth , W . M ., T . VV . Turner , I . P . M ., F . H . Bucldand . P . M ., C . Goldthorpe , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , and A . VV . Frctwell , P . M ., of 242 ; ] . VV . Cole , and others .

'Ihe lodge having been opened , liro . Blackburn gave a most interesting and instructive address on Charity , and the three great Charities in particular . lie received quite an ovation , and every attention was given to his capital address , and we have no eioubt his remarks and suggestions will bring forth good fruit . He thought if that little lodge could give 16 guineas to the South Atrican distressed Masons , they could , when called upon , do something for Charity at home . A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to liro . Blackburn , on the motion of Bro . Barber , seconded by Bro . Constable , and carried with acclamation .

The lodge having been closed , the brethren afterwards partook of light refreshment .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . The lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 2 'jth inst ., at 5 p . m . Present ; Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B ., VV . M . ; C . Kupferschmidt , A . G . S . G . C , as I . P . M . ; G . Greiner , S . W . ; G . VV . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , Secretary ; and E , Armitage , Steward . Also 54 members of the Correspondence Circle , Bro . W . J . Songhurst , acting as S . VV ., and Bro . Powell , as I . G . Also six visitors , two of whom hailed from Germany and one from Massachusetts . Fifty-seven candidates were admitted members of the

Correspondence Circle , as follows : The Antropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland , London ; Lodge Temperance , No . S 97 , S . C ., Brisbane , Ouecnsland . Bros . A . G . Mitchell , P . M . 20 . 1 , Peak Hill , New South Wales ; E . Pretty , P . D . G . W ., C . F . R . Wearne , J . II . Hunt , D . G . I . G ., D . H . Irving , and Rev . G . C . Butler , D . G . B . B ., all of Perth , West Australia ; C . Benjamin , S 79 ( S . C . ) , and D . Smith , 775 ( S . C . ) , of Brisbane , Queensland ; B . M . Moorhouse , P . M . 2 G 27 ; L . S . Manning , 2597 , Christchurch ; ar > d C . A . C . Hardy , Dep . G . M . Canterbury , New Zealand ; E . VV . Fern ,

33 S ( S . C . ) , and Capt . S . Barcham , 549 Bombay ; Dr . R . P . Crookshank , D . D . G . M . Rapid City , Manitoba , Canada ; Dr . O . S . Wright , P . M ., Plant City , and H . II . Schwerin , P . M . 19 , Ocala , Florida ; J . D . Whish , 452 , Albany , New York ; and J . )• Farley , W . M . 3 , St . Paul , Minnesota , in the U . S . A . ; L . Mackersy , P . M . 4 S , and K . K . Inches , 291 , F . dinburgh ; J . Holt , P . M . 50 J , Yarm-on-Tees ; F . J . Witter , 1723 , Bolton ; S . T . Weston , 2 O 9 , lilackburne ; Hammerslev , 41 S , Hanlcy ; II . Richardson ,

4 S 2 , llandsworth ; II . K . Hall , 29 G , and A . II . Allen , P . M . 22 GS , Sheffield ; !<¦ Putter , P . M . 275 , Halifax ; J . J . C . Turner , P . M . = 1 , Colchester ; E . F . Broderip , J . P ., W . M . 13 ( 13 , Bristol ; J . Bryant , 10 G 9 , Southsea ; T . Foster , 1 G 5 G , Richmond ; A . Carpenter , 253 !) , Staines ; W . B . Wood , P . M ., and T . A . Washbourn , jun ., bo : li of S 3 y , " and A . V . Hatton , P . M . 4 S 3 , Gloucester ; L , Ilann , VV . M . Si , Cheltenham ; Major J . J . Murphy , P . M . 913 , Plumstcad ; R . M . Marples , 754 , Bromley ; and A-

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