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The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . J . Whittaker's f 0 r refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toast 5 brought a very happy meeting to a termination . Bros . Davis , Critchlow , Bentley , and others contributed songs to the harmony of the meeting .

CHINGFORD . William Shurmur Lodge , " ( No . 2374 ) . — The regular meeting of this excellent lodge was held at the Koyal Forest Hotel , on Thursday , the 21 st instant . There , vas a large attendance of the brethren , including Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., D . P . G . M . j D . P . Holness , W . M . ; Archdeacon Dunbar , Chap , j H . F . Bromhead , P . G . S .

0 { \ V ., S . W . j N . Fortescue , C . C ., J . W . j W . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas ., l . P . M . ; James Speller , W . M . elect 2256 , Treas . ; James Pinder , P . M ., Sec ; G . J . Westfield , p P . G . S . B ., Asst . Sec ; R . Kershaw , S . D . ; W . Peter Allen , J . D . ; C . H . Bestow , I . G . ; Percy Trickett , C . Horst , S . C . Kaufman , J . J . Hriginshaw , W . M . 225 G ; F . Matthews , P . M . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M . ; S . Smither

P . M . ; B . Nicholson , T . Hunt , W , Blenkinsop , J . King , C . MacCalla , R H . Martin , H . Gumpretcht , W . H . Waterman , and F . Taylor . The lodge was opened , and , after the usual preliminaries , Bros . G . Burton , T . N . Watts , J . R . Carter , E . Loeb , R . H . Tongue , J . R . Friend , W . Gower , J . Cutler , r . H . Pizey , and C . E . Berry were raised to the Sublime

Degree of M . M . Bros . P . Barnett , J . Hopwood , and J . \ V . Thurlow were passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . N . Rocker , J . Pritchard , C . J . Hill , J . H . Woolf , and J . Carey were initiated . Bro . H . F . Bromhead was elected W . M . ; Bro . W . Shurmur , Treasurer ; and Bro . J . Ives , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to

the W . M ., Bro . D . P . Holness , for the admirable manner in which he had discharged his duties , and several propositions for initiation were received . The lodge was closed , and the brethren ( about 100 ) adjourned to the Rangers' Hall for refreshment , after which their attention was directed to the customary loyal and

Masonic toasts . Bro . Wm . Shurmur , I . P . M ., proposed " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and said that , by the kind permission of the W . M ., it was his privilege to propose the toast of " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Lord Brooke , and the V . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Philbrick , O . C ., Grand Registrar . " They were pleased to hear that the

Provincial Grand Master , Lord Brooke , had returned from his Western travels , and hoped that under the blessing of the Eternal Architect they might have the gratification of seeing him at the Provincial Grand Lodge restored to health and vigour . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master had been graciously pleased to favour them with his presence , at which he felt sure they were all equally

delighted with the W . M . and himself . They greatly appreciated the honour which Bro . Philbrick had conferred by his visit , and one and all greeted him with a respectful and cordial welcome . The name of their beloved Deputy was respected and revered by Freemasons and others in all parts of the world , and whenever a difficult or abstruse question arose , either at Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter ,

the authorities at once appealed to Bro . Philbrick , and he was at all times willing to give them the benefit of his forensic knowledge , judicial experience , and wise counsels . The Shurmur Lodge had reason to be especially grateful to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , because he had always evinced the greatest interest in their success , and there was no one who rejoiced more than he at their unbounded

prosperity . He had also honoured them by acting as President to the lodge of instruction , and they were anticipating the satisfaction and pleasure of seeing him preside at their annual supper in October next ; and again , he had graciously recommended the Most Excellent the Grand Principal , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , to grant a warrant for a Royal Arch chapter to be held in connection with the

lodge . Ihe Deputy Grand Master upon rising received quite an ovation , and , in response , said it was a great honour to be associated with the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Brooke , and that , together with the kindness and cordiality with which they had received him , was calculated to make even a lawyer blush , if that were possible . It was undoubtedl y an arduous undertaking to found a lodge , even

though one ' s name be William Shurmur , and he sincerely congratulated No . 2374 on its unparalleled success , as although it was consecrated less than two years ago , it was uy far the largest in the province . There was always an element of danger in very large lodges , but there was little nsk of this becoming like Jonah ' s gourd , because they combined quality with quantity . He was extremely pleased

11 1 . . manner ln whlcn thc Worshipful Master , indeed a" the oflicers , had performed their duties , and in conclusion , expressed his heartiest wishes for the continued success « the lodge . „ i . J _ LP . M ., l 3 ro , Shurmur , in proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , " said it was highly conducive to jnc propnety of a lodge when the chief conduct of affairs iveie entrusted to such an excellent and experienced / 11 \

n ., — " - « •¦ " * .. * .. « u ... V .. V . VUV . V < vuu cjvpcucu . cu II 11 u as they nad tl , e *> * ood f ° rtune to possess in Bro . la / \ I 1 ? lness * * ' ' > M although this was one of the argcst Masonic lodges in the Kingdom , thanks to the extraordinary administrative powers of the Worshipful laster , and the loyal co-operation of a super-excellent staff «¦ ollicers , ( he voluminous business of the lodge was ransacted w : h < ut a hitch . The brethren have given the "urshln [ l Master rhr . h » et fecrimnnv nf fl .. ; .- „ cn »^ f —i vj sf

tCL'ar 1 J — — .-.- ............ w . . . . . . . . . v-v .,.., thi iif ' esteem , by having recommended so many of cnrrsM 1 s M candidates f ° initiation . There had been a neve 1 amount of heart-burning caused by reason of in th , gentlemen who had expressed a wish to be initiated stand 1 ' but had not been considered quite up to the of iw . Many ° f 'hem have since had the consolation wou ! , n lmtlated in othcr ^ dgcs . He felt sure that they Masir . k ° ™ la , iy unite with him in wishing the Worshipful TL . " . ^ lth , long life , and happiness .

felicitn Worshl P "l Master replied to the toast in a most from ih s PP eecn » and eulogised the support he had received of « .-r ? r ' , f , » one a " " - He then proposed the toast l > JL " ' " m most complimentary terms , douhtcdi ur res R ° P ded t 0 the toast > and said it was un"cciiuv « . * ereat P " 'l c ife and a " honourable distinction to Minister f 1 , osition ? LP . M ., or , in other words , Prime Cxc cllent \ v vt Uch an ' I Jortant ' ° S > a " under such an irig tne 1 W'M . He would take that opportunity of thankdectinrr h ' -r for t , le nonour which they had conferred in s ° genp ^ i reasurer . Having regard to the 500 guineas '" ously donated to the Royal Masonic Institution for

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Boys and the Benevolent Institution , he could not reasonably hope to have the gratification of paying such large cheques to the Masonic Charities as his predecessor , but he felt sure that the lodge would continue steadfast in well-doing . They were all justly proud of the lodge being already Patron of the Benevolent Institution and Vice-President of the Royal

Masonic Institution for Boys . The toast of "The Initiates" was then proposed , and responded to by Bros . Carey and Wolf . . The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bros . Fortescue , Allen , Pinder , and Nicholson . The musical arrangements were under the skilful direction of Bro . Dr . Haskins , assisted by Bro . T . H . Lloyd .

CHISLEHURST . ChiSlehurSt Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —A regular meeting of this flourishing lodge , which is one of the most successful in the Province of Kent , took place at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . j . Marshall W . M ; C . A . Dettmer , S . W . ; N . Robinson , acting J . W . ; C . Quicke , l . P . M . ; Wm .

Hollis , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Goodale , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . J . Gleaves , S . D . ; A . J . Perrian , J . D . ; A . Muir , Stwd . ; G . Procter , l . G . ; J . Rawles , Tyler ; C . F . Gardiner , W . Herring , R . G . Robinson , VV . Tunstall , J . H . Storey , and G . Whomes . The visitors were Bros . J . Otway , l . G . 2147 ; Wm . Eckersall , P . M . 217 ; C . H . Stone , S . W . 507 ; J . G . Milbourne , P . M . 13 ; R . Homan , 1602 ; Wm . White ,

1321 ; S . Dobson , 1321 ; Alfred Cocks , 1000 ; and W . C Norris , 174 . The minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . G . Robinson was passed to the Degree of F . C in a praiseworthy manner by Bro . Marshall , W . M . Bro . Hollis , P . M ., Treas ., in highly complimentary terms , and in the name of the lodge , presented to Bro . Chas .

Quicke , I . P . M ., a splendid gold watch as a mark of their high appreciation of his valuable services rendered to the Chiselhurst Lodge during the two years of his membership . Bro . Quicke most suitably acknowledged the present , assuring the brethren it would be a lasting reminder of the goodwill which had always been extended him . A letter from the widow of the late highly esteemed Bro . Nunn was

read , thanking the brethren for their condolence , which was ordered to be placed on the minutes . Also one from Bro . Thos . Smith , J . W ., apologising for absence through illness . A proposition for a joining member was also given in . The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital repast provided by the worthy host , Bro . Whomes , in his usual excellent style .

At the close the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were well given and received . The toast of " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was given by the Worshipful Master , who stated they were such excellent officers that he would not dilate more on their excellences . The next toast was " The R . W . Prov . Grand Master ,

Earl Amherst , " which the W . M . gave in excellent terms , because he was one who commanded their esteem for the most efficient manner he carried out his duties , as did also the Deputy Prov . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . The toast of "The W . M . " was next given b y Bro . Quicke , I . P . M ., who remarked that it was the first time as

l . P . M . he was giving the toast , and stated that the W . M . had the greatest possible desire to do his very best for the lodge , and none more so . He trusted the tide of prosperity which had begun would continue to flow until the high water mark was reached , and hoped all would drink most heartily to the health and prosperity of the W . M . The W . M . replied , and heartily thanked the brethren tor

such a cordial greeting , and said it was a very proud position to be Master of such a lodge as the Chislenurst , with such an array of happy Past Masters and brethren . He would do his utmost for the lodge . The toast of "The l . P . M . and Past Masters" was given in terms of the greatest possible praise b y the W . M ., who remarked they were a credit to any lodge in the universe .

In reply , Bro . Quicke said he had never before responded for the Past Masters , but he supposed he should soon get used to it . It was one of the proudest moments in his life to be the recipient of such a handsome present , which he should hand down to his boys . He deeply reciprocated from the bottom of his heart such sentiments , and would always endeavour to maintain thc dignified position of the

W . M . Bros . Hollis and Goodale also spoke ably in response . The toast of "The Visitors" received a most hearty welcome , and was replied to most suitably by Bros . Milbourne , White , Homan , Dobson , Stone , Norris , Otway , Eckersall , and Cocks . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " received

at the hands of the W . M . and brethren its just praise , which was responded to by both officers , who stated their pleasure in working for the lodge , and their endeavours to promote its interest in every way . The toast of " The Officers , ' the W . M . remarked , was one which must give every brother great pleasure , for the able manner they had carried out their duties . The J . W .

was absent through illness , but his office had been most ably filled by Bro . N . Robinson . He congratulated himself on such an array . All the oflicers most suitably replied . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most profitable and happy meeting . Some excellent harmony was given by Bros . Dettmer , White , N . Robinson , Milbourne / and Stone .

HAMPTON COURT . Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . F . W . LEVANUHR , P . P . S . G . D . MIDDX— The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel on the nth instant , when the following members were

present ' . Bros . Graham ti \ icW « . y , W . M .-, G . E . Lewis , J . W . ; F . W . Levander , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; Frank C . Joseph , J . D . ; A . W . Gerrard , l . G . j F . A . Crabb , Org . ; H . Pritchard , P . M . ; J . Hutchison , P . M . ; J . W . I . Oswald , P . M . ; R . M . lones , P . M . ; ] . Lewis Thomas ,

P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; C K . Cassal P . M . ; W . Hicklin , P . M . j A . W . Kelly , E . J . Dixon , G . Sawyer , and J . Wright . Visitors : Bros . J . Philip , 101 ; W . Westcott , l . G . 1 S 27 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . elect 2381 . Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . J . J . Dixon was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . Hicklin , P . M . Bro . Cassal , P . M ., then assumed the chair

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and impressively installed Bro . Guilford E . Lewis as W . M . for the ensuing year , after which the following officers were appointed : Bros . F . C . Joseph , S . W .: A . W . Gerrard , J . W . ; T . Cubitt , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Levander , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; F . A . Crabb , S . D . ; E . J . Dixon , J . D . ; Kelly , I . G . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Buckley , I . P . M ., and appropriately acknowledged . The W . M then said he had great

pleasure in asking Bro . Levander to accept a slight token of the appreciation in which he was held by the lodge , not only as Secretary but as a brother . He was pleased to be the means of making that presentation , for to say that Bro . Levander was held in the highest esteem by every member was but to state a fact . He could remember the kindness he received from Bro . Levander on his initiation into the lodge , and that experience was not singular . In

presenting their Secretary with this slight testimonial , the members trusted he would accept it from them , not for its intrinsic value , but as a token of the esteem and regard in which they held him . The W . M . then presented Bro . Levander with a handsome silver inkstand bearing a suitable inscription , and the following address signed by the members of the lodge . " To W . Bro . F . W . Levander , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary Campbell Lodge , No .

1415 . We , the undersigned members of the Campbell Lodge , No . 1415 , beg your acceptance of the accompanying silver inkstand as a mark of our appreciation of the valuable services you have rendered to the lodge both as Past Master and as Secretary . As Secretary you have always performed your duties not only attentively and efficiently but also agreeably , and as a Past Master you have never lost an opportunity of rendering assistance to

those who have followed you through the chair of this lodge . Your advice and example have always been most valuable , both on account of its soundness and its tendency generally to promote harmony . Trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . may bless you with long life and happiness . We remain , & c , & c" Bro . F . W . Levander , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Sec , in response , said that when he first heard of the idea that it was their wish to present a testimonial to

him , and when he listened to the very kind words uttered by their l . P . M , and others , he could assure them he was quite taken by surprise . He could only ask what he had done that he should be thought worthy of such a distinction . The duties of Secretary of a lodge might , or might not , be laborious ; that depended upon the members of the lodge . The duties of a lodge might be carried out satisfactory or not ; that depended on the Secretary . It should be the

bounden duty of everyone who undertook any office to carry out the duties to the best of his ability . He thought he had perhaps done this but he did not think that he should therefore be thought worthy of such congratulations . The Secretary was therefore in a minority on this question , and could not see the matter from the same standpoint as the other members . The hope of reward sweetened labour , but in this case the labour was that of love , and the hope of

reward—none , and therefore the reward was more gratifying . It was still more gratifying to hear that this presentation had been made , not from the mere manner in which the secretarial duties had been performed , but that it took its origin partly from the wish to give some tangible proof of the kindly feeling existing towards him . It had been well said that to reign sovereign in the hearts and affections of men was far more gratifying than to rule over their lives

and fortunes . The first part of that remark was gratifying to himself , for it was worth doing a great deal to secure a small corner in the heart of each member . He could only trust that so long as he was spared he should be able to retain that good feeling , and do all he could for the harnnny and well-being of the lodge . He tendered one and all his most heartfelt and sincere thanks . Lodge was then closed , and after a recherche repast the

usual toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C , briefly responded for "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Hutchison , P . S . G . D ., acted in a similar capacity on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Officers . " Bro . G . Buckley , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said the brethren would receive the toast with great pleasure . They had all observed the marked progress

made by Bro . Lewis in the lodge , and no more worthy successor to the position of W . M . could possibly be found , for he possessed those qualifications that would best adorn the chair . The abilities of the newly-installed W . M . would enable him to discharge his duties to thc best interests of the lodge . Bro . Guilford E . Lewis , W . M ., returned thanks for thc very kind way in which the l . P . M . had proposed the toast and the brethren had received it . It might not be apparent

to the brethren , but although he was possibl y not maintaining the dignity of the chair as many of his predecessors had done , yet he felt the burden heavy upon his shoulders and felt thc responsibility of his position . The members had it in their power to make that task a pleasure if they would support him . He appreciated his position as a great honour , which was coupled with but one regret , which was that Bro . Wright was not able to take it . He hoped the

working of the lodge would lose nothing by his rendering . As W . M ., he thanked them for the very kind way in which they had received his health . "The Visitors" was heartily acknowledged , after which Bro . Buckley , I . P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters . " Bro . F . VV . Levander , P . P . G . D ., Sec , replied for "Thc Treasurer and Secretary , " and returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Cubitt , Treas ., who was unable to be present , but to whom the lodge was indebted for valuable services rendered thc members had made

. Speaking personally , that a red-letter day in his life by presenting him with a handsome testimonial . Whatever he had done had been a labour of love , and he was glad to think that that lodge was known in the province for its working and for the fraternal feeling existing . He hoped he should be long spared to use the inkstand presented to him in sending summonses to the members of the Campbell Lodge . " The Officers " was given , after which the Tyler's toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

JERSEY . YarborOUgh Lodge ( No . 244 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . llelicrs . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . A . Balleine , W . M ., supported by Bros . Major J . T . du Jardin , l . P . M . ; J , K . Hamon , acting S . W . ; L . P . Hespiradou . t , P . M ., acting J . W . ; C . H . Wilson , J . D . ; C . Donaldson , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . Adderson , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . O . M .