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P . M ., Steward ; and J . Very , Tyler . Bro . Hastings then gave the addresses and concluded the ceremony . He was awarded a vote of thanks , and having acknowledged the same , the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present were Bros . R . Hanson , P . M . ; J . Coombes , P . M . ; Sharpe , P . M . ; Knight , P . M . ; Greener , P . M . ; Chick , Martin , Broughton ,

Foreman , Wade , Pearcey , G . Martin , R . Peasley , Barrett , White , W . J . Martin , Scott , Cushion , Corke , Dawson , Emms , and Clarke , all of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . VV . Busbridge , W . M . 913 ; G . Kennedy , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Pammant and H . J . Roberts , of 700 ; Hoskins , 1604 ; Brokenshire , S 70 ; Hithersey , 615 ;

Wyatt , 1050 ; Parker , P . M . 419 ; J . Stratton , 913 ; Wilton , 1 C 0 ; and Foley , S 79 . Previous to the installation , Bro . Woolmer , who is the rector of Sidcup , entertained the brethren at a garden party in the rectory grounds , which was very much appreciated . Bro . Kennedy , sen ., had the pleasure of placing his son in the chair .

The banquet was a most excellent one , and the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge , and personal toasts were honoured , and some good singing enlivened the proceedings , which were both harmonious and pleasurable .

WILMINGTON . Walsingham Lodge ( No . 2148 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Saturday , the 4 th instant , at the Masonic Hall . After the usual business of the lodge , Bro . VV . Rowley , P . M . 1924 , W . M ., performed the ceremony of installing his successor , Bro . D . G . Imlay , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , in a

manner which was at once perfect and impressive , the various addresses being delivered with that depth of feeling which is one of the characteristics of Bro . Rowley ' s excellent working . Thefollowingofficers wereappointedand invested : Bros . F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; C . Blyton , J . W . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain , Chaplain ; C . L . Hoelen , Treas . ; T . R . Beaufort , P . M . 217 , Sec . ; Jas .

Corp , S . D . j A . L . Gosling , J . D . ; G . D . Stevenson , P . M ., D . C ; F . W . Blyton , LG . ; H . L . Pridmore , Stwd . ; and VV . Royle , Tyler . The lodge having been closed , the brethren , by invitation of Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin , repaired to the grounds of the adjacent vicarage , and the members of the lodge , with their visitors , were grouped together and photographed by

Messrs . Elliot and I'ry . A return was effected to the banquet hall , which had been liberally festooned and decorated for the occasion with a gay display of banners and etceteras , under the superintendence of Bro . Beaufort . An excellent repast was furnished , and when this had been partaken of , the W . M . introduced the time-honoured toasts customary on such

. The toast of "The Queen and the Craft " having been duly honoured , that of "The M . W . G . M . " was very cordially given , and enthusiastically received . The toast of "The Prov . Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was responded to somewhat at

length by Bro . T . S . Warne , P . P . S . G . W ., who , in the course of a witty and facetious speech , made many references in terms of praise to the excellencies of the Walsingham Lodge . He had attended on the happy occasion of the consecration of that lodge , and from then till now he had always been impressed with the good feeling and unanimity which existed between the VV . M . and his officers and the

brethren . He therefore had reason to hope that the W . M . of that year would have a prosperous term of office , and that he would get every support from those who rallied round him . Bro . Rev . R . Jamblin also responded for this toast . Bro . W . Rowley , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he wished he could have deputed their

Bro . Warne to take his place to propose that toast , because he could do so with much more eloquence than himself , but he could not infuse into it more heartfelt feeling . The I . P . M . had privileges in the lodge which no other member had . Out of the lodge he also had privileges , and one he valued very highly was to hold the gavel and propose the W . M . ' s health . Bro . Imlay was the first initiate

of that lodge . He recollected very well the great nervousness he displayed when he was initiated and first introduced to Masonry , but he had got over that now . Bro . Imlay had done all that he could to render himself proficient and capable to maintain the position he now held . He had prepared himself by regularly attending the Clarence Lodge of Instruction , of which Bro . Kirby was the able and

successful Preceptor . Bro . Imlay would certainly prove a most efficient Master in that lodge . They all knew what a kind and hearty fellow he was . He felt quite sure that if the lodge always had as good a Master as Bro . Imlay it would continue to prosper for all time . They all wished him a very prosperous and successful year of office . Bro . Imlay , in reply , assured the brethren that when

Masonry was joined by a man late in life he found it far more difficult to learn its beautiful ceremonies then than it would have been many jears earlier , but he intended to completely master them , and on his becoming replete with such knowledge he was sure he would be found a perfect martinet among them . While responding to that toast he would make a special appeal to his officers . He implored any

of them who were not perfect to lose no time in attending a lodge of instruction , and the one he recommended was the Clarence , which he would match against any lodge of instruction in the kingdom . He thanked Bro . Rowley especially and the brethren very heartily for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and the toast accepted and responded to .

The toast of " Ihe Visitors" came next , which was responded to by Bro . Kirby , who thanked the VV . M . for the many kind words he had spoken of the visitors . It could only be a great pleasure to any brother to attend as a visitor at the Walsingham Lodge . The ceremonies of that day had been excellently done , and would be a pleasing recollection for a long time to come .

Bro . Imlay , in approaching what he deemed was the toast of the evening , acknowledged his complete inability to do that toast the justice he would wish—he wasaboutto propose "The I . P . M ., Bro . Kowley . " In parting with Bro . Rowley as their Master the brethren he knew would feel as if they were parting with a part of themselves . He had come to be considered as the father of that lodge . Whenever assistance or advice was wanted they at once appealed to

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Bro . Rowley , and he at once responded to the appeal . A recent very severe illness had left him in a weak condition . It was only his respect for the members of that lodge , and he hoped a little specially for himself , that had dragged him from his home that night . It gave him great pleasure to invest Bro . Rowley with the jewel of a Past Master . He spoke with feelings of affection , and those few words were

straight from the heart . He should always remember the associations of that evening , and the brethren who so earnestly wished them all good things . Bro . VV . Rowley , in reply , said he did not know how to sufficiently thank the VV . M . for the kind way in which he had proposed his health . When he looked around and saw such dear friends as most of them were , his tongue failed

to express the pleasures he had enjoyed with them during the past year . He was always happy in the Walsingham Lodge ; he was one of its founders , and as long as T . G . A . O . T . U . spared him he would take the greatest interest in everything conducive to its welfare . He wished to take that opportunity of thanking his officers for the loyal support accorded to him by them during his term of

office , of thanking the Past Masters for their assistance during that period , of thanking the members who had accepted his rulings so kindly , and of thankingthe visitors who had come to their lodge , and cheered and encouraged them in their Masonic work . He must also thank the

brethren for the very handsome jewel , which he was indeed proud to receive , as also for the unexpected , though much appreciated , present made him in the lodge of a Past Master ' s collar and collar jewel appended to the same . A long and excellent programme of music and recitation was provided under the direction of Bro . Reddall , P . M .

Royal Arch.

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Aldersgate Chapter ( No . 1657 ) . —Ihe installation meeting of this chapter was held on Monday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Comps . P . F . R . Saillard , M . E . Z . ; W . R . Dixon , acting H . j J . Larkin , J . j Geo . Kenning , Treas . j E . Y . Jolliffe , P . Z ., S . E . j A . B . Hudson , Principal Soj . j Jas . Shotter , 2 nd Asst . Soj . j G . Couchman , Sydney F . Staples , and

Dr . Augustus GreatRex ( Hon . Mem . ) . Visitors : Comps . Henry Hughes , M . E . Z . 192 j W . R . Dixon , H . 192 j and F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . 192 . The minutes of the regular convocation held on May 11 th were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was read , showing a large balance in favour ot the chapter . Comp . Dr . Augustus GreatRex installed

Comp . John Larkin , as H . j and Comp . A . B . Hudson , as j . Comp . E . Y . Jolliffe was invested as S . E . ; Comps . George Kenning , as Treas . ; James Shotter , as ist Assist . Soj . ; Sydney F . Staples , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; and G . Couchman , Janitor . Much disappointment was felt by the companions owing to the enforced absence through illness of the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . Edward Anderton . A

valuable gold jewel was presented to Comp . P . F . R . Saillard in recognition of his valuable services as M . E . Z . for the past year . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , presided over by Comp . E . Y . Jolliffe , and during the evening an excellent selection of music was given by Miss A . Sargent , Miss L . Close , Mr . Wheeler , Mr . Syckelmoore , and Mr . G . F . Smith .

EAST MOLESEY . Cyclist Chapter ( No . 2246 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Castle Hotel on the nth instant , when there were present Comps . H . Holmes , M . E . Z . ; T . Clark , H . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting J . ; C . Sheppard , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . A . Itter , John Mayo , W . J . Mason , VV . R .

Hatton , and A . R . Shepperd , Janitor . The chapter having' been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A Board of Installed Principals having been formed , Comp . C . A . Itter . J . elect , was presented and installed in the chair of J . by Comp . Mulvey , after which the chapter was closed .

TWICKENHAM . Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Albany Hotel on Saturday , the 1 ith inst . The members present included Comps . W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E ., M . E . Z . ; H . Higgins , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; C H . Kohler , J ., H . elect ; Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; R .

Poore , VV . Kirkland , and F . Robinson . Visitor : Comp . W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was taken for the following brethren , and being unanimous in their favour , they were duly exalted into R . A . Masonry : Bros . R . Poore , P . M ., Treas . 1949 ; VV . Kirkland , W . M . 1949 ; and F . Robinson ,

I . G . 15 S 6 . Comps . H . Higgins , M . E . Z . elect , and C . H . Kohler , H . elect , were inducted into their respective chairs by Lomp . VV . H . Lee , I . P . Z . Comp . W . Fisher , J . elect , was absent on duty at the Wimbledon Review , as were several other members . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . j Peat , S . N . j Moss ,

P . S . j R . Poore , 1 st A . S . j W . Kirkland , 2 nd A . S . j Robinson , D . C . j and Gilbert , Janitor . Routine business having been transacted , the chapter was closed . After an excellent banquet , the usual toasts were heartily honoured . Comp . Capt . Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., having replied for " The Prov . Grand Officers , " " The Health of the M . E . Z . "

was given by Comp . W . H . Lee , I . P . Z ., who said he had had the pleasure of knowing Comp . Higgins for many years as an excellent exponent of the ritual of Royal Arch Masonry . He was pleased to see Comp . Higgins in the First Principal ' s chair , and had no doubt he would perform the duties in a creditable manner , and the companions would congratulate themselves on having elected him to the position .

Comp . H . Higgins , M . E . Z ., sincerely thanked the I . P . Z . and companions for the kind way in which he had been spoken of , and for the hearty reception accorded the toast . He assured them that he would do all he could to promote the happiness and prosperity of the chapter . Comp . C . H . Kohler , H ., responded for " The H . and J . and the Past Principals , " and having thanked the I companions for electing him to the office , expressed the I hope that he would carry out his duties to their satisfaction .

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" The Exaltees " was next given , and , in response , Comp . R . Poore said it had been for a long time his desire to join Royal Arch Masonry , and it had afforded him great pleasure to be exalted into that chapter , more especially as his old friend Comp . Lee had been good enough to introduce him . He also returned thanks for having been appointed to office , and it was rather a peculiar circumstance that he

was invested as a Steward when initiated , and had now been invested as ist Assistant Sojourner on the night of his exaltation . As far as the ceremony was concerned , he was much impressed , and it would be a pleasure to perfect himself in the rituals , so that by the next meeting he would be competent to perform the P . S . ' s work . Comps . Kirkland and Robinson also replied , after which

Comp . W . W . Lee returned thanks for " The Visitor . " Comp . Capt . T . . C Walls , S . E ., for "The Officers , " said it was a red-letter day for the chapter , for it was some years since they had exalted three candidates at one meeting . He was pleased to say that one of the exaltees was the son of a great friend of his , Comp . Poore , who was a shining light in the various Degrees of Masonry . He trusted the son would follow in the footsteps of his father and pay the

same attention to Royal Arch Masonry . The members were grateful to Comp . Lee , I . P . Z . for having introduced four new members to the chapter , and thus evincing his interest in the chapter . He was glad to see the chapter flourishing , and in conjunction with the P . Z . ' s and officers would endeavour to promote its welfare in the future . Comp . Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas ., having also replied , the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

Lodgea And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodgea and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Evans , W . M .-Steele , S . W . j F . Reeves , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor and Treas . j Poole , acting as Sec . j King , S . D . ; Russell J . D . j

, Windsor , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler j Cochrane , Ellson , Folkard , Rankin , Rashleigh , Balcombe , Sandels , Lea , and Harvey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raisin"

being announced , and Bro . Ellson having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Ellson duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of passing being announced , and Bro . Harvey having offered himself as a candidate , and

having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Harvey duly passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Steele was elected W . M . for the next meeting . He returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed ,

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . H . Sadler , W . M . ; F . Bull , S . W . ; Jas . Corpe , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ; C . F . Cox , S . D . ; B . Morriss Evans , J . D . ; D . G . Imlay ,

I . G . ; H . Neville , and H . L . Pridmore . Visitors : Bros . J . Holland , S . VV . 22 S ; Rev . S . T . Tozer , P . M . 696 , P . P . G . Chap . Herts ; W . D . Jcsseman , 1044 ; T . VV . Keddy , 1044 ; Frank Evans , and Langthorne , 1421 . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was

taken for Bros . G . H . Carter , 1 3 , and W . H . Additon , 1603 , Worcester , Cape Colony , and as it proved unanimous in their favour , they were welcomed as joining members , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Uro . Neville having offered his services as candidate , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and then retired

whilst the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . On Bro . Neville ' s return , the W . M ., Bro . H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , & c , rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a perfect manner . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and Bro . VV . H . Kirby worked the 6 th Section of the First Lecture . Bros . VV . D . Jesseman , T . W . Keddy , and J , members

Holland were proposed and seconded as joining . Bro . VV . Baker , Sec , was unanimously elected VV . M . forthe ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , an " announced that the work would be . the ceremony of initiation , the charge , and the 1 st Section of the First Lecture , tne lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , yuecnstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Craggs , VV . M . S 34 , VV . lVL ; R . Reid , S . W . ; Barber , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j A . Williams , 1 ¦ ' »• 20 9 , Treas . j K . Phillips , J . D . j J . Banks , LG . J »• tfo \

J . F . Williams , VV . Hyde , H . VV . Dyne , and E . . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes ot t previous meeting were read and confirmed . I he v ¦ ' then vacated ihe chair in favour of Bro . Fox . j B ^ nks offered himself as a candidate for initiation , ai ^ Bro . Fox rehearsed that ceremony . The 2 nd Section the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , undei direction of Bro . A . Williams , P . M . 2090 . The W . M- ™ , for the first and second times , and Bro . K . Reid was eiu-VV . M . for the next meeting , and after " Hearty » wishes" the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) —A mee f Wales held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Prince oi ^ Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and B , sho P p'toleman , dington , W ., when there were present Bros , li- ^ jj , W . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . ; S . Barrow , J . W- > p ' , Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor , < - > . Keau ^_ 1 , 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . I 543 » Se J : / rhapp ' > Crowe , S . D . ; F . C . Watts , P . M . 91 , J . . U- 5 JV ^ j U I . G . j M . Rosenberg , Stwd . j W . Craig , P . M . i + 0 > T . M . Lamble . , .. minutes The lodge was opened in due form , an fi me ( J , T of the previous meeting were read and conn