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in viexv of the eminently valuable xvork he had performed in connection xvith the lodge , and the testimonial xvas greatly enhanced by the fact that nearly every brother connected xvith the lodge gave his subscription most readily . Bro . Ibbs , on xvhom the presentation came as a surprise , gracefully acknoxvledged the unexpected compliment xvhich had been paid to him . Subsequently about eighty brethren

sat doxvn to the usual installation banquet , xvhich xvas provided by Bro . Scott , of the Wyndham Hotel , and gave the highest satisfaction . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts xvere given from thc chair and cordially responded to , and in the course of the evening Bro . W . R . Brexvster xvas presented xvith a Past Master ' s jexvel in recognition of

his services in the chair during the past year . A capital musical entertainment xvas given in the course of the proceedings by Bros . VV . IT . Quayle , Forrester , Foulkcs , J . Cantor , Child , A . Muir , and J . G . Forsyth , the latter brother , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., having charge of the musical arrangements at the installation ceremony .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —The installation meeting of this exceedingly prosperous lodge xvas held at the Clarence Hotel , on the 27 th ult . Among those present xvere Bros . Goodchild , W . M . * , Stevens , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . VV . ; R . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; Collier , J . D . ; Porter , Org . ; Hickinbotham , Asst . VV . Stxvd . ; I . Piller , P . M . The visitors xvere Bros .

Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; Edxvin Hopxvood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Lane , W . M . 7 SS ; Beard , VV . M . 946 ; Cousins , P . M . 209 ; Tausher , P . M . 720 ; Pritchett , P . M . 1622 ; Leonard , 25 ; Barrett , 742 ; Bayley , 7 S 0 ; Tinney , S . W . 13195 Hughes , J . W . 155 G ; Drewett , 163 S ; Buston , 19 S 7 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Windeatt and Bennett xvere passed to

the Second Degree , and Bro . Dines raised to the degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., both ceremonies being xvell performed . At this stage of the proceedings the W . Bro . Raymond Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx ., G . A . D . C , & c , xvas announced and xvas received xvith the usual honours . The W . M . having surrendered the gavel to the D . P . G . M ., the latter assumed thc chair and proceeded to install Bro . Stevens as W . M . The officers appointed to assist him in the xvork

were Bros . Piller , P . M ., as S . W . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., as J . VV . ; and Forge , P . M ., as I . G . The officers appointed and invested for the ensuing year xvere Bros . Walls , S . VV . ; Collier , J . VV . ; Handel , Treas . ( by deputy ); Forge , Sec . ; Warner , S . D . ; Hickinbotham , J . D . ; Finch , LG . j Porter , Org . ; _ Hill , D . of C ; and Given , A . W . S . Upon the conclusion of thc ceremony a vote of thanks xvas passed by acclamation to VV . Bro . Thrupp for the excellent manner

in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The D . P . G . M . having returned thanks then retired . Bro . Forge having been elected to represent the lodge at thc next festival ofthe Girls' School , Bro . Walls moved "That the sum of five guineas be taken from the lodge funds and placed upon the list of Hro . Forge , P . M . " This was seconded by Bro . Goodchild , and unanimously passed . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of thanks xvas

passed and ordered to be entered on thc minutes , and a copy sent to Bro . Beauchamp "for the very zealous and admirable manner in xvhich he had discharged thc duties of Treasurer , and expressing the great regret of thc members of thc lodge that his removal from thc nei g hbourhood of Teddington should havc necessitated his resignation of the ofiice of Treasurer . " A Past Master's jexvel xvas

presented to Bio . Goodchild . The brethren then adjourned to thc banquet . Upon thc removal of the cloth the customary toasts folloxved . "The Health of thc Provincial Grand Ollicers " xvas coupled xvith thc names of Bros . Walls and Hopxvood , xvho responded . The toast of " 'The VVorshipful Master" xvas given by the

I . P . M . The VVorshipful Master in reply expressed thc great gratification he felt at being elected to fill the important position of Master in solargcand prosperous a lodge as No . 1 793 had become . As one of its founders he xvas naturally interested in its progress , and xvas proud of its present flourishing condition . In concluding his remarks he said that he looked forxvard to having plenty of xvork to do , and he hoped

that at thc conclusion of his year of oilice the brethren xvould havc no cause of complaint . " Thc Past Masters " folloxved , and xvas acknoxvledged by Bros . Goodchild , Forge , and Piller . " 'The Visitors " came next in order , and dicxv from VV . Bro . Elsam an able and exhaustive reply . The toasts of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Masonic Charities , " and "The Oflicers" terminated the proceedings , xvhich xvere enlivened by the musical abilities of Bros . Stevens , 'Tinney , Porter , and

others . SHOREHAM . —Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took Iplace last xveek at the Royal George Hotel , in the presence of a large gathering of members and visitors , xvhen Bro . C R . Burrell , P . M . 271 , P . P . G . S . W ., son of Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M ., xvas installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the folloxving brethren being invested as ofiicers , viz . .-

Bros . T . Hardy , S . W . ; H . Cheal , J . VV . ; R . B . Y . Powell , S . D . ; VV . Swales , J . D . ; R . B . Higham , D . of C ; A . Brazier , Sec ; T . Packham , Treas . ; G . Fleldus , I . G . ; IT . Packham and J . VV . Holloxvay , Stxvds . ; andlj . Harman , Tyler . Bro . J . Harrison , I . P . M ., xvas presented xvith a handsome gold Past Master's jexvel in appreciation of his services as W . M . during the past year . The lodge being closed , the brethren proceeded to the

Royal Pavilion , Brighton , and sat doxvn to their usual banquet , the change of room being made to accommodate the large gathering . The occasion xvas one of more than ordinary interest , the installation having being postponed from last October , oxving to the serious illness of the nexvly elected VV . M ., and a hearty xvtlcome xvas given to him on his recovery and reappearance among the brethren and his numerous friends . Among those present xvere the R . VV . Bro . the Prov . Grand Master ; Bros . Wilhelm Kuhe , P . M .

271 and 1636 , Past Grand Org . ; C . J . Lucas , Prov . G . S . W . ; W . H . Gibson , Prov . G . J . VV . ; R . Crosskey , P . P . G . Treas . ; G . Ford , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Dixon , P . P . G . J . W . ; B . Bennett , P . G . S . ; G . S . Godfree , P . G . S . ; W . R . Wood , jun ., W . M . 1 C 36 ; E . Histed , VV . M . 732 ; I . Ridge , W . M . 315 ; L . Johnston , W . M . 1466 ; J . Dennant , W . M . 271 ; B . Lomax , VV . M . Si 1 ; F . Daniel , P . M . 732 ; J . Kidd , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . D . C ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G , Sec ; C . J . Smith , P . P . G . S . W . ; Captain

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McWhinnie , P . M . 1466 ; Ii . A . Davell , P . M . 1466 , P . G . S . ; J . VV . Stride , P . M . 315 , P . P . G . J . W . ; VV . Nell , P . M . 315 and 16-56 ; J . Curtis , P . M . 315 , 1797 ; XV . Roe , Prov . CO . ; G . Cole , S . W . 1636 ; IT . Clowser , W . Harris , P . M . 295 ; IT . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . Purst . ; E . Broadbridge , P . AI . 1635 and 1797 ; VV . Tomes , P . M . 1141 ; VV . * S . Kindle , P . M . S 51 ; A . J . Hawkes , P . M . 315 , 163 G ; G . L . Fenner , S . D . 16 3 C ; S . Peters , VV . M . 1 S 21 ; and thc folloxving members of the lodge , viz ., Bros . J . Parnell ,

J . Flinn , T . J . Gates , R . VV . Webb , Ii . Mitchell , K . Smith , Lexvis , and G . Parsons . The customary Masonic toasts xvere duly honoured , Bro . Kuhe responding for "The Ollicers of , the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . Harrison , in suitable terms , proposed " The R . VV . Bro . Sir W . XV . Burrell , M . P ., Prov . G . M ., " and expressed the pleasure the brethren of the province felt in finding him restored to health after his recent illness .

The Prov . G . M . in responding said he felt that day most grateful . For some time he had been doubtful xvhether he should sec his son restored to health , but , by God ' s blessing , he had recovered , and he felt thankful to find him installed as VV . M . of thc lodge . For his oxvn part he xx-as also pleased to be once more among them , and he trusted they xvould , with him , endeax-our to act as loyal men and Masons , upholding the constitution and the Craft .

The VVorshipful Master proposed " VV . Bro . J . IT . Scott , D . P . G . M ., and the Ollicers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He regretted thc absence of his friend , Bro . Scott . Responses xvere given by Bros . VV . II . Gibson , G . Ford , and V . P . Freeman . Bro . T . Packham proposed " The W . M ., and Success to Burrell Lodge , 1 S 29 , " referring in feeling terms to thc serious illness Bro . C . R . Burrell had

recently pacsed through . The VVorshipful Master responded , and xvas deeply moved by the hearty and enthusiastic xvelcome accorded him . He thanked the ofiicers and brethren of the lodge for their kind sympathy and support , and felt indeed proud that he had elicited from all such evidences of brotherly love . Bro . C . I . Smith gave " The VV . Ms . of the lodges in the

Province , xvhich xx-as acknoxvledged by Bros . Dennant and Peters . Other toasts folloxved , the list being pleasingly interspersed xvith some excellent selections by Miss Kate Norman , Miss Darlington , Bros . J . Large , E . Broadbridge , and G . Cole , and a pianoforte solo by Bro . VV . Kuhe . Bro . VV . N . Roe carried out the musical arrangements , and gave thc accompaniments xvith great skill .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —At the regular meeting on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst ., there xvas a very large attendance of members and distinguished visitors / among the latter being Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec ; Jno . Wood , P . G .. JW . ; Hardy , P . G . A . D . C . ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form by thc VV . M ., Bro . Win . Davidson , a report of the Finance Committee meeting xvas given showing thc

lodge to be in a highly satisfactory financial condition . The ballot xvas then taken for five joining members , who were all elected . 'There xvcre four candidates for initiation , viz ., Messrs . J . O . Davidson , J . II . Shotton , John Moralec , and Robert Rcadhead , and thc ceremony xvas performed in an efficient manner by the VV . M ., assisted by Bros . Coulson , I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., and J . J . Athey , P . M ., together xvith the ofiicers , theancient charge to E . A . being

impressively delivered by Bro . Joseph Robertson , P . AL , P . P . G . Purst ., D . of C . The solemnity of thc ceremony xvas greatly enhanced by the vocal services of Bros . K . Dexvar , G . II . Heslop , VV . Ryder , J . T . Ross , and others , under the direction of Bro . E . J . Gibbon , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Northumberland , Organist of thc lodge . Bro . R . Hudson , Prov . Grand Sec , announced that the nexv Books of Constitutions xvcre ready , and trusted that thc

brethren xvould take an early opportunity of making themselves conversant xvith them , lie congratulated the lodge on the position it had taken up in the province , and informed the brethren that on the previous day the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master , thc Most Noble the Marquess of Londonderry , had enquired hoxv the youngest ledge of thc province was going on . 'The Prov . Grand Sec expressed himself as having the satisfaction to speak xvell of thc

progress of the Hadrian to his lordship , and had no doubt that at the next Provincial Grand Lodge meeting a favourable report xvould be sent up . An interesting presentation xvas made to the lodge by Bro . J . Heppell , Sec . This xvas an elegantly framed photograph of thc address to his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , P . G . M . Oxford , on the occasion of his recent visit to Special Prov . Grand Lodge at Durham . The donor

announced the fact that he had been the recipient of the photograph from Bro . Hudson , and xvith his approval had determined to have it suitably mounted and present it to the lodge . The VV . M . in felicitous terms accepted the gift on behalf of the brethren , and trusted that it xvould have an honourable place on the walls of the projected new Masonic Hall .

Several propositions of nexv members xvcre handed in , and the proceedings xvere brought to a close . 'The large attendance of members and visitors precluded thc possibility of their being comfortably seated in the refreshment room of the old Freemasons' Hall . The brethren therefore adjourned to the Golden Lion Hotel xvhere a very pleasant and harmonious evening xvas spent under tke presidency of thc W . M .

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VITRUVIAN LODGE ( No . 87 ) . —On Thursday , the 2 ist ult ., the members of this lodge held a meeting at the White Hart Hotel , Lambeth , xvhen the F'ifteen Sections were very ably xvorked by the members . Bros . Stuart , P . M . 141 , xvho as Preceptor of the lodge xvas VV . M . ; Coop , 141 , S . VV . ; and Robinson , I . P . M ., J . W . 'The folloxving xvas the xvorking : First Lecture—First Section , Bro . Ouinn , 87 ; Second , Bro . Watson , D . C 87 ; Third , Bro .

Irving , 87 ; Fourth , Bro . Bale , VV . M . elect S 7 ; Fifth , Bro . Whiting , P . M . 87 ; Sixth , Bro . Coop , S . D . 141 ; Seventh , Bro . Chamberlain , S . S 7 . Second Lecture—First Section , Bro . Robinson , I . P . M . 87 ; Second , Bro . Payne , 87 ; Third , Ball , P . M . 144 ; Fourth , Bro . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; Fifth , Bro . Mordey , 19 SG . Third Lecture—First Section , Bro . Davis , S . D . S 7 ; Second , Bro . Lambourne , S . S 7 ; Third , Bro . Jancivay , VV . M . 87 .

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NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —At a meeting at Hornsey Wood Tavern , on Tuesday , 4 th inst ., there xvere present Bros . Moon , VV . M . ; Davies , Preceptor ; Hall , S . W . ; Oldis , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Gush , S . D . ; Haynes , J . D . j Webb , I . G . ; and Bros . Knights , Snelling , A . Good , Richards , Press , Chorley , Fluck , and Little . Lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes of last

meeting confirmed . I he l-irst and Second Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Snelling and Gush , after xvliich the ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Little being the candidate . 'The Third Section was then xvorked by Bro . Snelling , and a vote of thanks having been passed to Bro . Davies on his retiring from the Preceptorship , the lodge xvas closed . At the meeting on 'Tuesday , 4 U 1 inst ., there xverc present Bros . Oldis . VV . M Gusli , . is l- > i-.. < -i . t » K . r . A f ^„« , l ¦/> VJllli

. -. . - " .-w .. ^ . . , ... .., S . VV . ; Moon , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Mercer , S . D . ; Chorley , J . D . ; Haynes , I . G . ; and Bros . Knights , Trcmere , and Hubbard . Lodge opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . Lodge opened in Second Degree and the First Section of the Second

Lecture xvorked by Bro . Gush . The ceremony of passing xx-as then rehearsed , Bro . Trcmere being the candidate . Lodge xvas then opened and closed in the Third Degree , and closed in the Second . The Second Section of the First Lecture was xvorked by Bro . Gush , after xvhich the lodge xvas closed . ——

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on thc 5 th inst ., at thc Station Hotel , Camberxvell Nexv-road . Present : Bro . Eidmans , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Spencer , S . VV . ; C . Evans , J . VV . ; Sutton , S . D . ; Gartley , J . D . ; Baker , LG . ; Paton , Sec ; also Bros . I ' orster , Sims , J . D . Smith , and Alackic . The lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting xvere read and

confirmed . T he questions leading to the Second Degree xvere ansivered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Sutton being the candidate . Thc lodge xvas resumed in the Frst Degree and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Paton acting as candidate . Bro . Preceptor worked thc Third Section of the Lecture . 'Thp VV . M . rose for the

first and second times . Bro . Spencer xvas elected Master for thc ensuing meeting and xvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time xvhen a cordial x-otc of thanks xx'as passed , the same to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Geo . Treacher for his present to the lodge of a dirk and pencil . All Alasonic business being ended thc lodge xvas closed in perfect harmony .

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Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency convocation of the above chapter xvas held on Fiiday , thc 7 th inst ., xvhen Comp . E . Clarke , M . E . / ., Prov . G . Stxvd ., presided , being supported by Comps . F . Hodgson , II . ; J . Barr , VA / .., P . P . G . J ., J . ; J . T . Kay , S . E . ; W . Coxvman , S . N . ; K . Baxter , P . S . ; D . Bell , Asst . Soj . ; J . Casson , lanitor ;

VV . C Johns , Stwd . ; VV . Sandwith , PA , Prov . G . S . N . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . / .., P . P . G . Asst . Soj . ; G . Dalrymple , VA / .., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Tom Dixon , J . VVood , J . Rothery , C Goivan , J . C Thompson , and C Gore-King , 1 S 7 . The agenda shoxved several candidates for exaltation , but Bros . J . Eden , 9 O 2 , and J . Hall , j 073 , onl y being in attendance , they xvcre exalted to thc Supreme Degree . The chapter xvas then closed in form .

LEATHERHEAD . —Grove Chapter ( No . 410 ) . —The last meeting of the present season of this chapter xvas held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Sxvan Hotel , xx'hcre the companions hax'e taken refuge since the removal of thc chapter from its former quarters at Exx * cil , the M . E . Z ., Comp . G . D . Lister , presided . Thc'Third Principal elect , Comp . John Charlton , telegraphed his arrival at

Malta , on his return from Australia , and his installation xvas again unax'oidably postponed , to thc regret of all present . 'The M . E . Z . expressed to the companions the disappointment of the chapter at the projected entertainment of the M . E . Grand Superintendent , General Broivning , G . C . B ., and of thc M . E . P . G . IT ., Comp . Arnold , having fallen through , but gave their hopes that thc next

installation of Principals xvould , as on several previous occasions , be performed by Comp . Arnold . Comp . Charles Greenxvood , P . G . S . E ., was specially congratulated by the Al . E . Z . on his successful management of the affairs of the chapter under its difficulties as to permanent location . The chapter xvas then adjourned till November . The companions separated after a very pleasant evening ' spent in peace and harmony . ———

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those in attendance xvere Comps . Faulkner , M . E . Z . ; E . IT . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., VA / ., Treas ., acting H . ; Dr . Riley , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z ., acting S . E . ; Goodchild , S . N . ; Wingett , ist Asst . Soj . ; Alatthexvs , and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , a resolution xvas passed expressing sympathy xvith Comp . Baldxvin , S . E ., xvho has for some time past been indisposed and confined to his house . Several important matters having been discussed and letters apologising for absence read from Comps . Baldxvin , J . Stevens , and others , the chapter xvas closed and the companions

adjourned to refreshment , xvhich xvas geniall y presided over by the M . E . Z . A fexv toasts folloxved . Comp . Walls responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Ofiicers , " Comp . Riley for "The Second and Third Principals , " Comp . E . II . Thiellay for "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and Comps . Goodchild and Wingett for " The Officers . " The proceedings , xvhich xverc throughout very enjoyable , then terminated .

PANMURE CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 720 ) . —This chapter of improvement held their usual xveekly meeting at the Stirling Castle Tavern , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friay , the 7 th inst ., at xvhich there xvas a good muster of Royal Arch Masons . The chapter xvas opened in ancient form by Comp . J . VV . Watts , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Allen , II . ; and Nevill , J . ; and there xvere also present Comps . T . Poore , Preceptor ; Lartham , Treas . ; J . S . Terry ,