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Guided , however , by the feelings of his heart as a Mason , and bearing in mind that beautiful ritual , he thought that as a Mason he could take it that the gift which he had the hig hest honour in accepting was given to him with the best wishes of the brethren of the Victoria Lodge , and that he should treasure it as a beautiful token of their regard for him , and especially valued their expression of good-will towards his children and home . The banner was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

HAMPTON COURT . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the iSth ult . Among those present were Bros . VV . Fisher , LP M ., P . G . Treas ., in the chair ; J . VV . Clark , S VV ., W . M . elect ; H . Robinson , J . W . ; J . C Jessett , p ' ll ,, P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls . P . M .,

P P . G . W ., G . Stwd ., Sec . ; Trotter , S . D . ; Hopkins , ID . ; G . J . Tagg , I . G . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C . ; C . Wheatley , Stwd . ; H . J . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . F . Scholding , P . M . ; and H . H . Room , P . M ., P . G . Sec . ( Hon . Member . ) Among the numerous visitors were Bros . Edgell , W . M . SSo ; Gomme ,

W . M . 94 G ; Duncan , P . M . 59 ; Oliver , P . M . S 20 ; H . D . Smith , P . M . 2045 ; Nash , P . M . 176 9 ; Bidwell , P . M . 2120 ; Birks , 95 ; Gloss , S 60 ; Dennis , 1275 ; Neal , 134 S ; Potter , 1693 ; Allen , 1733 ; Alderton , 19 S 1 ; Abell , 2032 ; C . Ransford , 2432 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Wetton and Dixon were raised to the

Third Degree . Bro . J . W . Clarke having been presented was duly and impressively installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Fisher . The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . H . Robinson , S . W . ; E . H . Trotter , J . W . ; J . C Jessett , P . M ., Treas . ; Captain Walls , P . M ., Sec ; W . Hopkins , S . D . ; G . J . Tagg , J . D . ; P . Cromin , I . G . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C . ; C .

Wheatley , A . D . C . ; A . F . Scholding , P . M ., H . Gale , C . F . Davis , and R . Carter , Stwds . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Since the last meeting of the lodge Bro . R . Eales , P . M ., P . G . P ., an old initiate , has died . Out of respect for his memory the lodge was in mourning . A vote

of condolence to the widow and family of nine children , was passed with many individual expressions of regret . A vote of sympathy to the I . P . M ., Bro . John Smith , too ill to attend the lodge , and a vote of condolence to him upon the loss of his wife , were also passed . The presentation to him of a Past Master's jewel and collar of office was necessarily postponed . The W . M . having been elected to

represent the lodge as Steward for the Royal Mas-mic Institution for Giris , a notice of motion was given by the 'Treasurer to vote a sum of not less than £ 5 5 s . to his list . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . R . II . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . ; R . VV . Forge , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Smith , I . P . M . ; E . Clark , P . M . ; P . Cromin , and others . The lodge was then closed .

A well-served banquet having been partaken of , the usual toasts followed . Bro . H . H . Room having given some interesting details of the prosperous state of Masonry in the province , touched upon the most vexed question of Provincial Grand LoHge honours . It was , he remarked , a most difficult matter for the chief of a province to select worthy Masons for certain

positions . It was very certain that all could not be Wardens and Deacons . As Masonry progressed , and he was pleased to say that in Middlesex it was making great strides , the difficulties would increase . In concluding his remarks , he said that he was always pleased to visit number 1 5 12 , because the true spirit of harmony and Masonry appeared to thoroughly prevail within its councils . He was

sorry that the lodge had lost one of its Past Masters , one of those brethren who , when the lowest position in the Provincial Grand Lodge was offered to him , cheerfully accepted it . If he ( the speaker ) could be of any assistance in securing the election of one or two children of the deceased to the Institution in October next , the lodge might command him .

Bro . Jessett proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He said that Bro . Clarke was an initiate of the lodge , and had thoroughly discharged all the minor offices to the satisfaction , not only of the respective Masters who had appointed him to office , but to the credit of the lodge . He had generously made the lodge the present of a die of the arms of the lodge , and had provided the menus and a most excellent programme of instrumental and vocal music .

He augured for him a most pleasant and successful year of office . 'I he Worshipful Master , in reply , briefly said that he would do his best to make the lodge happy during his year , lie hoped to have at least three initiates , and he trusted to be well supported by the Past Masters and officers . ' Ihe toast of "The Visitors" followed , and was replied hy Bros . Edgell , Gomme , Duncan , and Oliver .

The Health of the Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . A . F . Scholding , who responded in a humorous vein . Bro . J . C . Jessett , P . M ., acknowledged the toast of" The I reasurer and Secretary . " He said that thc work of a large lodge like No . 1512 was by no means light . He had a great deal of correspondence , but it was nothing to be

compared with that of the Secretary . The brethren generall y would be conferring a favour upon him and his colleague if they would kindly respond with alacrity to the demands of the Treasurer ' s key . Bro . G . Ransford , P . M ., responded to the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " and Bros . Robinson and 'Trotter for "Ihe Officers . "

A varied musical programme was presented , in which ' > hssj . Hudson , L . A . M ., Bros . Powley , Abell , and Messrs . A . Gurney , A . C . O ., Richer , and Fell , particularly distinguished themselves . The lady ' s selection on the violin was greatl y apreciatcd .

LEEDS . Excelsior Lodge ( No . IU 42 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Great Ueorge-street , on 'Thursday , the l . Sth ult ., when the follow-VJ } J brethren were present : Bros . J . B . Mays , W . M . ; J . W . Blackburn , I . P . M . ; II . Banks , S . W . ; R . J . Smith , J'W . ; R . Waide , Sec ; F . C Nettleton , Asst . Sec ; A . II . Dougill , S . D . : J . E . Davenport , I . D . ; T . Thorp ,

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P . M ., D . C . 5 E . Crosby , P . M ., Org . ; G . Toolev , I . G . ; H . Whitfield and V . R . Morley , Stwds . ; J . H . Newton , Tyler ; H . Cowbrough , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D . " ; W . Grisdale , I . Wallace , J . A . Milne , J . VV . Hargreavcs , and C . Grosvenor . Visitors : Bros . 11 . Bonser , P . M . 2412 , Prov . G . Std . Br ., and J . Pulman , 5 C 1 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and

signed . There being no other business 'he by-laws were read , at the conclusion of which a brief discussion as to the advisability of the by-laws being revised took place at the instance of Bro . R . J . Smith , J . W ., but no definite decision was arrived at . It was resolved to order 30 copies of the report of the recent installation of the Provincial

Granrl Master for sale amongst the brethren . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and an adjournment to the banquet room took place , when the remainder of the evening was spent in a very agreeable manner , songs and recitations being contributed by Bros . Bonser , Morley , Davenport , Crosby , Dougill , Milne , and Smith .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the iSth ult ., at the Middleton ' Hotel , when there were present Bros . A . Vandevord , W . M . ; C . W . Barnard , S . W . ; F . J . Cumine , J . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert , P . M ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; C Floyd , P . M ., Sec . ; E . J . Bowmaker , S . D . ; R . J . Smith , J . D . ;

G . R . Dawson , P . M ., D . C ; C . H . Bowmaker , I . G . ; W . Elam , Steward ; A . Martin , Tyler ; A . Luckine , P . M ., P . G . P . ; J . W . Harris , P . M ., P . P . A . G . C ; VV . E . Bridgland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; B . Thomas , P . M . ; VV , T . Darke , T . A . 'Browning , E . H . Taylor , F . J . Wood , P . E . Beard , G . Reed , A . Prevost , J . G . Jarvis , E . M . Kemp , W . M . Burton , E . G . Fletcher , P . J . Burdett , and J ,

Pritchard . Visitors : Bros . Hon . O . G . Lambart , P . M . 14 C 0 ; F . Goodaham , W . M . 1 S 17 ; J . Berry , 1 S 17 ; G . P . Manuelle , 115 ; and G . Jacob , S 9 S . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies were read from Bros . Philbrick , G . Reg . ; E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; F . R . W . Hedges , Sec R . M . I . G . ; VV . J . Railing , P . G .

Sec ; Major Rasch , M . P ., and others . Bro . P . E . Beard was passed to the Degree of F . C ., and alterations of bylaws were confirmed , after which the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., was elected as Charity Representative , and , upon the proposition of Bro . A . Lucking , P . M ., £ 10 ros . was voted the R . M . I . B .,

to be placed upon the list of Bro . C . Barnard , W . M ., who has consented to act as Steward . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . A . Vandevord . I . P . M ., in an exceptional manner , and for which he received the unanimous thanks of all present . The W . M ., after returning thanks for the honour bestowed , appointed and invested his officers .

Lodge was then closed , when the brethren , 3 6 in number , sat down to an excellent banquet , served in good style by Host Bro . J . Pritchard .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —Thc monthly meeting of this chapter was held on the 2 Gth ult ., at the Nether Hall , when there were present : Comps . F . D . Walker , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; S . Pegler , H . ; F . Webb , J . ; F . J . Forth , S . E . ; C H . Woodhouse , S . N . ; J . Constable , P . S . ; G . Wilkie , M . E . Z . ; VV .

Fretwell , and others . The only business was the election of officers for the ensuing year , when the following aopointments were made : Comps . S . Pegler , M . E . Z . ; F . Webb , H . ; 1 . Constable J . ; C . Goldthorpe , S . E . ; C . Woodhouse , S . N . ; VV . Chambers , P . S . ; and J . Mason , janitor . The installation will take place on the 23 rd inst .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 4 ) . —The election neeting was held at Mark Masons' Hall , on the 23 rd ult . Bro . Edwin VV . Lewcock presided , and there were present Bros . C . J . Axford , P . M ., etc ., as S . W . ; F . A . Powell , J . W . ; J . Smith , M . O . ; R . Willoughby , J . O . ; A . Love , I . G . ; H . Lovegrove , Treas . ; and C Pulmin ,

Sec "Bro . J . W . Mash was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . G . I , of W ., was reelected Treasurer ; and Bro . E . J . Mills , Tyler . It being the turn of this lodge to recommend a brother for Grand Steward , Bro . E . W . Lewcock , W . M ., was unanimously selected . The brethren dined at the I lolborn Restaurant .

BRADFORD . Old York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —A regular meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Salem-strect . Present : Bros . T . E . Greenough , W . M . ; F . D . Harrison , S . W . ; J . T . Last , J . W . ; S . A . Auty , Chap . ; G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . W .. Treas . ; Thos . Norfolk , P . M ., Sec ; S . Whitcley , P . M ., Org . ; James

Dewhirst , P . M . ; G . Martin , as M . O . ; Michael Hayes , S . O . ; R . H . Bonsor , J . O . ; G . C . Gamble , S . D . ; J . Hill , J . D . ; J . Pratt , I . G . ; John Hill , Tyler ; Joseph Clifford , C . Cromack , John Cromack , John Ingieby , and A . W . Pullin . After the lodge had been opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed ,

and Bro . W . F . Schutte , J . W . 2330 , who had been previously elected , was duly advanced to the Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Whitcley , who described the symbolism of thc Degree , and the working tools were explained by Bro . Harrison , S . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Norfolk , P . M ., Sec

Apologies were tendered for the absence of a number of the brethren , after which the lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening spent . Bros . Whitcley , Greenough , Gamble , and Pullan contributed songs and solos to the harmony of thc evening .

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CHORLTON-CUM-HA RDY . Chorlton Lodge ( No . 394 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . In the absence of Bro . V . G . Goodacre . W . M ., the lodge was opened by Bro . VV . B . Webster , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet was approved . Bro .

Chas . Heywood , P . M ., then took the chair as Installing Master ; Bros . J . J . Lambert , as S . W ., and G . S . Smith , as J . W . Bro . Saml . Locke was presented by Bro . Webster , and was duly installed into the chair . Upon the re-entrance of the brethren , Bro . Locke was proclaimed and saluted . We were very pleased to see Bro . Locket , the newly-installed W . M ., invest and address his officers for the ensuing

year , whilst the W . M ., Bro . Chas . Heywood , excelled himself in the whole of the installation , and the brethren present all acknowledged they had witnessed a great treat seldom to be met with . At the close of the business "Hearty good wishes" were expressed from Provincial and Mark Lodge , and the lodge was closed . The following brethren were present : Bros . Sam . Locke ,

J . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . R-: Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . M . O . ; VV . Webster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Fred . Renshaw , S . D . ; W . Jordan , ) . D . ; R . Critchley , I . G . ; J . H , Wells , S . W . " ; H . Nail , J . W . ; J . G . Bally , J . Crompton , Sec ; and W . Chesshyre , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . John Hardwicke-Marsh , St . Andrew Chapter ; and G . S . Smith , P . M .

HUDDERSFIELD . Truth Lodge ( No . 187 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , on Friday , the 26 th ult . The lodge was opened in the presence of Bros . VV . E . Smithies , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; G .

Jackson , S . W . ; A . Armitage , J . W . ; G . Marshall , P . M ., Treas . ; A , Rowe , Sec ; J . Naylor , M . O . ; T . G . Howell , S . O . ; K . Williamson , P . M ., as J . O . ; J . Brook , S . D . and Org . ; S . A . Radcliffe , J . D . ; C . Nicholson , P . M ., Tyler ; and John Barker , P . M ., P . G . I , of VV ., D . P .

G . M . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . R . F . Rogerson , 1301 , which proved unanimous . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . Barker , D . P . G . M ., who advanced Bro . Rogerson to the

Honourable Degree of M . M . M . The W . M ., Bro . J . F . Dyson then entered the lodge , and , in a few well-chosen words , apologised for his absence , and thanked Bro . Barker for taking the ceremony . This having been replied to , the lodge was closed , the D . P . G . M . giving the parting address to the brethren .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 17 th ult . Among those present were Bros . E . W . Davis , P . G . S . O ., W . M . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Treasurer , acting Secretary ; George Eveiett , M . O . ; R . W . Forge , 1 . G . ; | . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ;

C . H . Kohler , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . ; VV . J . Porter , P . M . ; VV . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; and others . 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . In consequence of the resignation of the Senior and Junior Wardens through pressure of other engagements , Bro . E . VV . Davis was unanimously re-elected W . M . ; Bro . W . Fisher , P . M ., Treasurer ; and Bro . G .

Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro E . VV . Davis . The report of the Audit Committee was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The resignations of Bros . Woodruffe , H . Von Joel , and Pentelow were received with regret . Bro . A . j . R , Simmonds , P . M ., and the Secretary sent letters of apology for non-attendance , the latter brother ' s first absence in 17

years . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed . The W . M ., as usual , presided most ably and genially , but as there were no advancees nor visitors present the proceedings were shorn of their usual formality . The feast of reason and the How of soul were , however , well to the fore .

WHITEHA VEN . Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — -The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., when Bro . Dr . J . F . Muir , S . W ., was installed W . M . by Bro . Spencer Broadbent , W . M ., assisted by Bro . Geo , Dalrymple , P . M ., and the following were invested officers ; Bros . Geo . Starkey , S . W . ; J . M . Clarke , J . W . ; J . A ,

Fowler , M . O . ; Edwd . Pattinson , S . O . ; Kobt . Shepherd , J . O . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , P . M ., Chap ., and Treas . ; H . Burns , P . M ., R . of M ., and Sec ; James Lachilson , S . D . ; J . Walker , J . D . ; D . H . Cook , Org ., and I . G ; and Thos . Richardson , Tyler . 'There were also present Bros . Thos .

Atkinson , P . M . ; J . Casson , VV . II . Bewlay , W . D . P . Field , and others . With a vote of thanks to the Installing Masters , and " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and , at the invitation of Bro . Muir , P . M ., the brethren dined in the banquet hall , where a pleasant evening was spent .

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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at thc Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Thomas , W . M . ; Bradley , S . W . ; Ingram , J . W . ; Larlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Tucker , S . D . ; Beauchamp , J . D . ; McLellan , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Bates , P . M . ; Saunders , P . M . ; Austin ,

Marriott-Matthews , Ollive , Smith , Markland , and Palmer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Austin being candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Markland being the

candidate . The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was P'sumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for thc first time , and Bros . Holland and Palmer were elected joining joining members of the lodge , and the dues neic collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Bradley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .