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by a full assemblage of the brethren , including Bros . VV . Ashton , J . H . Aldred , John Oswald , and VV . VV . Wilson , Past Masters of the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the following distinguished visitors , viz ., Bros . Horace , S . Allpass , G . Standard Br . and Prov . G . Sec VV . Lane ; G . D . Pochin , P . P . G . Reg . ; and W . Goodacre , P . G .
Cheshire ; accompanied by Bro . G . H . Vpllmer , P . M . 1140 , and P . G . S . W . Lane , then entered the lodge , and were received in the customary manner . Bro . Arthur Radford , J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . H . Aldred , P . M ., and having been obligated according to ancient usage , a Board of Installed Masters was duly formed under the presidency of Bro . Joseph Wood , W . M .
11 4 0 , and be was installed in the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted in due form by the brethren present . The following brethren were invested as officers of thc lodge : Bros . Joseph Wood , LP . M . ; E . T . Everett , S . W . ; A . B . Chettle , J . W . ; VV . VV . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry Ison , Secretary ; H . T . Everett , S . D . ; W . E . Harwood , J . D . ; J . A . dcBussy , Organist ; A . Rottmayer , I . G .: I . W . Kenvon . S . S .: M . A . lacobs . S .: and H .
Heap , Tyler . Bro . W . W . Wilson , P . M ., vvas the Investing Officer and jierformed his duties in a most praiseworthy manner , and the work of thc Installing Master was done in a very perfect and artistic way . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
A banquet of a very substantial nature followed and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In responding on behalf of Grand Lodge , Bro . H . S . Allpass , G . S . B ., expressed himself highly delighted with his visit to 1140 , and complimented the lodge upon the very satisfactory state of thc balance sheet and also upon the working , which he said reflected great credit upon all
concerned . During the evening , Bro . John Oswald , P . M ., on behalf of thc brethren of the Ashton Lodge , presented a very handsome jewel to Bro . J . H . Aldred , P . M ., as a mark of their appreciation of the very great interest that that brother has taken in the affairs of the lodge and for the many truly valuable services rendered by him to it . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Little Britain , London .
Bro . Aldred , P . M ., in a very neat and appropriate speech , thanked the brethren for thc honour that they had conferred upon him . The brethren were entertained and delighted by 'the vocal contributions of Bros . Aldred , P . M ., Vollmer , P . M ., H . F . Everett , S . D ., and Heap , Tyler . Two cornet solos by Bro . Jacobs , S ., and a pianoforte solo by Bro . de Bussy , Organist , were admirably rendered . The J . W . then gave the last toast and the brethren separated , after having passed a most enjoyable evening .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 23 rd inst ., business being fixed for three o ' clock . Punctually at the appointed hour proceedings were commenced by the W . M ., Bro . VV . Savage , and his officers and chiefs included Bros . J . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; W . W . Sandbrook , P . M ., M . C ;
Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . L . Shrapnell , S . W . ; R . Burgess , J . VV . ; J . B . McKenzie , Treas . ; J . M . Boyd , Sec . ; O . W . Sanderson , S . D . ; J . O . Marples , I . G . ; H . Round , S . S . ; W . Addis , J . S . ; C . Buchanan , J . S . ; J . J . Monk , Org . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The names of members on the Tyler ' s book list were Bros . T . Rogers , E . Graham , J . I ' " . Hinscovv , II . Bennett , J .
Chambers , J . Rawsthorne , I . J acobs , D . Fleming , J . Keet , E . H . Allen , W . Morgan , F . Macpherson , J . B . Macpherson , E . J . Dottridge , H . Williams , J . Ballard , A . Beddoe , P . Buck , J . F . Bramley , J . Boardman , and VV . Hemming . The visitors included Bros . A . S . Ramagc , G 07 ; J . Hodorn , G 67 ; VV . Arrowsmith , 220 ; S . Wylde , P . M . 1403 ; VV . Atheston , S 23 ; J . Williams , 203 ; Lewis Peake , S . VV . 103 s ; VV . J . Newman , P . P . G . R . ; R . Jones ,
1675 ; G . Maxwell , 594 ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Shrops . ; and R . Williams , S . S . 216 . Bros . Beddoe and Hordorn , 6 G 7 , were passed to the F . C . degree , and Bros . J . B . Macpherson and H . Bennett to the S . D . of M . Ms . A banquet followed , Bro . S . Woodhouse catering After dinner choice music was given b y Bros . F .
Macpherson , j . D . iviacpnerson , liagar vvnson , j . itamage , J . J . Monk , J . Chambers , W . Morgan , VV . VV . Sandbrook , and others . ¦ BRIGHTON . —St . Cecilia Lodge ( No . 1636 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the afternoon of the 30 th ult ., in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . Bro . E . Broadbridge , W . M ., presided , the remaining officers of the lodge present being Bros . W . H .
Gibson , S . W . ; VV . R . Wood , J . W . ; G . Cole , Sec ; H . Payne , Treas . ; H . S . Gates , S . D . ; W . Smithers , J . D . ; W . Roe , Org . ; J . Leleu , Steward ; G . L . Fenner , I . G . ; T . Hughes , Tyler ; and H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler . The majority of the members of the lodg ^ e were also present . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Scott , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . Sussex ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; VV .
Kuhe , P . G . O . ; J . M . Kidd , Prov . G . S . W . ; A . King , W . M . 271 , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Ncwsome , W . M . 1 S 21 ; VV . D . Stone , W . M . 311 ; W . T . Hughes , VV . M . S 51 ; F . W . Grugger , W . M . 3 S ; S . H . Soper , W . M . 732 ; J . T . Musson , W . M . 1797 ; H . Kemball Cook , W . M . Su ; A . Holman , P . M . 311 ; T . Packham , P . M . 315 and 1 S 20 , P . G . S . ; C . W . Hudson , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; G .
S . Godfree , P . M . 1 S 21 , P . G . S . ; J . Harrison , P . M . S 04 , W . M . 1829 ; W . A . Tooth , Chaplain 1 S 21 ; J . B . Hannay , Sec . 1 S 21 ; R . Allison , S . 'J . fciSsi ; with several brethren from the Brighton and county lodges . Apologies were received from the R . W . Bro . Sir . W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M ., and other brethren who were unable to be present .
The report of the General Purposes Committee was received and adopted . _ Thc principal business of the afternoon was the installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . W . H . Gibson , W . M . 315 , and the investment of his officers . By a special dispensation from the M . W . Grand Master , Bro . Gibson , although holding the office of W . M , of the
Royal York Lodge , was allowed to take office in the St . Cecilia Lodge . The ceremonyof installation was most efficiently carried out b y Bro . E . Broadbridge , the retiring W . M . The officers invested by Bro . Gibson were Bros . W . R . Wood , jun ., S . W . ; G . Cole , J . W . ; H . S . Gates , Sec ; H . Payne , Treas . ; W . Smithers , S . D . ; G . L . Fenner , J . D . ; W . Roe , D . of C ; J . Tidmarsh , Org . ;
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VV . Balchin and J . H . Stephens , Stwds . ; and T . Hughes , Tyler . Bros . J . Jeffries , D . T . Bostel , and W . Halford vyere elected on ; he General Purposes Committee ; Bro . E . Broadbridge , LP . M ., as Steward on the Prov . Charities ' Committee ; and Bro . W . H . Gibson , as member of the Masonic Rooms' Committee . Bro . E . Broadbridge was presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel in appreciation of his services during the
past year . The lodge being closed , thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to a banquet under the presidency of Bro . VV . H . Gibson , VV . M . The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , and during the evening the lodge fully maintained its musical character with an excellent programme arranged by Bro . W . Roe , Prov . G . Organist . Songs and duets were sung
by Miss Ada Moore , Miss Darlington , Bros . S . H . Soper , E . Broadbridge , R . Nicholson , and G . Cole , while Bro . W . Kuhe contributed one of his favourite pianoforte solos . Bro . VV . Roe accompanied with marked ability and a pleasant evening vvas spent . The banquet was supplied by Bros . Saycrs and Marks in their usual good form .
HENLEY-ON-THAMES . — Thames Lodge ( No . 1 S 95 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this young lodge was held on the 22 nd ult . Thelodge was opened by Bro . R . T . Hodge , M . A ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., VV . M ., assisted by Bros . B . Hunn , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; J . W . Rhodes , J . W . ; G . W . Rolfe , Chap . ; G . E . Brakspear , Treas . ; C . A . Robinson , as Sec ; F . Marsh , S . D . ; A . D . Brooks , as J . D . ; A . Brakspear , P . G . S . of W ., M . C ; W . H . Harrison , I . G ; and several members were also present .
The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , a successful ballot vvas then taken for two candidates for initiation . Bro . VV . N . Diggle was also elected a joining member . Bro . VV . A . Simmons vvas passed to the Degree of F . C Bro . Harrison announced that he had accepted the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge vvas closed and the brethren separated in peace and harmony .
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UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The meeting held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday evening , the 26 th ult ., was presided over by Bro . Richard Poore , as W . M ., who vvas assisted b y the following officers , viz .: Bros . A . J . Style , S . W . ; C . H . Phillips , J . VV . ; H . H . Wiltshire , S . D . ; J . N . Bute , J . D . ; j . Sarjeant , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . and
Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Bute delivered the charge in the Third Degree . The lodge having been duly lowered , Bro . J . A . Style was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The resignation of Bro . Terry , P . M ., as Secretary , was received with regret and honorary membership was unanimously voted to him for past efficient
services . Bro . Richard Poore vvas elected to supply the vacant office , and accepted the appointment . The lodge was then closed and the meeting adjourned until the 2 nd of February . CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 . ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated the first anniversary of its establishment by a supper , which was held at the loelge house , the and CushionLondonwall Th last
Crown , - , on ursday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Goodchild , M . D ., the W . M . of the parent lodge , presided on the occasion , the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Gibson , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . An excellent supper was provided by the host , Bro . Mcdworth , and the enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal and elocutionary contributions of the members and visitors .
STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —In response to the quaint notice which appeared in our issue of the 13 th ult . a large gathering of the members of the Craft assembled at this lodge on Saturday , the 27 II 1 ult ., to hear the Fifteen Sections . Bro . Walter Martin , S . D . S 70 , was the W . M ., and performed his task in a clear and striking manner ; Bro . George Andrews , P . M . S 71 , Preceptor , occupied thc
chair of S . W ., and was ever ready with the word when any brother required assistance ; Bro . H . B . Taylor , Sec . 1531 , J . VV . ; and Bro . Woolley discharged the difficult duties of LG . to everyone's satisfaction . The W . M . vvas assisted by the following brethren : First Lecture—First Section , Bro . Tullett , 1326 ; Second , Bro . Shaw , P . M . S 34 ; Third , Bro . Metcalf , P . M . 1 G 71 ;
Fourth , Bro . Brown , P . M . iGg ; Fifth , Bro . Sellis , 1744 ; Sixth , Bro . Davidson , P . M . 299 ; Seventh , Bro . Smith , 1744 . Second Lecture—First Section , Bro . H . B . Taylor , Sec , 1531 ; Second , Bro . Hutchings , P . M . 147 ; Third , Bro , Pennefathcr , P . M . S 79 and 1 G 23 ; Fourth and Fifth , Bro . Andrews , P . M . S 71 . Third Lecture—First Section , Bro . Waterman , P . M ,
147 ; Second , Bro . Bellis , S . VV . 1901 ; and Third , Bro . Davidson , P . M . 299 . Where so much good and careful working was displayed it would be difficult to single out any one brother in particular , but the signs were unmistakeable as to what the brethren thought of the way in which Sections Four , Two , and Six in the First , and Two and Four in the Second Lecture
were rendered . Bros . Bennison , 17 S 2 ; Carpenter , 1 G 9 ; and Moss , 1339 , were proposed and accepted as members . A vote of thanks to the VV . M . was ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties , and in response he thanked the brethren in a few graceful words , and proposed a similar vote to those brethren who had assisted him . The lodge was then closed in due form .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —The usu ? l weekly meeting of this influential lodge vvas held at the Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Groveroad , Notting-hill , on Friday evening , the 2 Gth ult ., and was presided over by Bro . Wood , W . M ., there being also
present Bros . Smith , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; Smout , sen ., S . D . ; Poulter , J . D . ; Bellifant , I . G . ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 , Preceptor ; S . Smout , jun ., W . M . 1 G 42 , Sec . ; His Highness the Raja Rampal Singh ; Atkins , P . M . 990 , P . P . G . J . D . South Wales ; and 14 other brethren . Thc lodge was opened in due form and thc minutes of
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thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremoiiy of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., and the First and Second Sections of thc Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . S . Parkhouse , P . M . 1 G 42 , vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . S . Smout , jun ., VV . M . 1 G 42 , re-elected Secretary . A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Parkhouse and
seconded by H . H . the Raja Rampal Singh to the Preceptor , Bro . G . Davis , for his able services during the past year , and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Davis responded , thanking the brethren for their kindness , and intimated that as this was one of the largest lodges in the metropolis so might it ever be one of the best for its working . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and and the lodge was closed .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual dinner at the lodge house , the Farringdon Hotel , Facringdon-voad , E . C , on the 23 rd ult ., presided over by the W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . T . McClure Butt , assisted by his S . W ., Bros . H J . Lardner , P . M . 1745 ; and J . Howse , S . D ., acting J . W . ; and supported by the following brethren
, viz .: Bros . 1 . Butt , 1623 , P . M . 907 ; Davison , P . M . 765 ; Mallet , Sec . 1 G 23 , P . M . 141 ; Pennefather , P . M . 1623 , Preceptor ; Knight , S . D . 1326 ; Lawrence , I . G . 1326 , Sec ; King , S . D . 1929 , D . C . 1 G 23 ; Day , S 62 ; Kerton , 105 G ; Ewin , 1326 , H . K . Clisby , 1 G 23 ; P . K . Chsby , 16 Z 3 ; C . J . Smith , 1623 ; Key , 163 S ; Flint . 12 S 7 ; also Bros . Gooch , Scurr , and Egbert Roberts , Org . 1623 . Full been done
justice having to the banquet and the cloth cleared , the Worshipful Master proposed all the loyal and Masonic toasts , the same being duly honoured . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , " entering into the particulars of its origin and the great benefit he had himself derived from the instruction taught in the lodge , in fact he had obtained all his knowled
ge by attending there and fitted himself for the proud position he now held as the W . M . of the mother lodge , and would enjoin on all brethren who were desirous of progression in Freemasonry to attend lodges of instruction , it being the only true source of Masonic knowledge and correct working . He therefore asked them to join him in drinking continued prosperity to "The West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , " coupling the of Pennefather
name Bro . , P . M ., Preceptor . After excellent ; fire Bro . Pennefather responded , and said that never during the many years that he had had the honour of being their Preceptor did he feel a deeper interest in its welfare , and he trusted the members would continue their attendance and support , and help him to sustain the reputation and success of the lodge which they had now arrived at . For himself he would strive to do his best to that end .
"The Health of the VV . M . presiding" was next honoured , in response to which he expressed the gratification he felt at presiding over them that evening and the manner in which the toast had been received by them , and wished them all a cordial greeting . Bro . Pennefather next proposed " The Health of their esteemed Bro . H . J . Lardner . P . M .. S . W . of thR
Parent-Lodge , and said during the whole of his Masonic career he had never met with a brother who had in so short a time so thoroughly overhauled and mastered correctly Craft , Arch , and Mark Masonry as Bro . Lardner had done , who had in the short space of six years passed the respective chairs in all those Degrees . That alone spoke for itself , and beimr
also the I reasurer of this lodge they all knew how ably he discharged that duty and all other duties he had been called upon to perform . They knew thc brother as well as he ( Bro . Pennefather ) did , so he would therefore say no more but ask them to rise to show their estimation of him . The toast was heartily drank and received with musical honours .
Bro . Lardner in reply thanked the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast , and expressed his fear that Bro . Pennefather had eulogised him beyond his merits , but would say that ever since lie had become a member of the Craft he had always taken deep interest in its working . He had at all times also received the greatest support from Bro . Pennefather and that lodge of instruction , for having on one
occasion announced his intention to stand Steward for the Benevolent Institution the lodge at once voted from their funds £ 5 5 s . to his list . The St . James's Lodge of Instruction had also voted him a similar amount , and he hoped to take up to that Charity nothing less than £ 100 . Having- further dilated on the deserving support of the Masonic Charities and the great knowledge he had gained by attending the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction under Bro .
Pennefather s tuition , who now held the position of Preceptor , and had done so from almost its formation , the worthy brother resumed his seat amidst applause . The toast of "The Visitors , " was next on the list and was most enthusiastically received . Bros . Gooch , Key , Day , and Flint ably replied to same . Bro . Lawrence , Secretary , came next , and received Ml honours , and that brother replied in a humorous speech , and finished by telling the brethren that he would like to see their faces much
oftcner at instruction . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . E . Roberts for his excellent harmony and for presiding at the piano ; also a vote of condolence to Bro . VV . Pennefather in his sad bereavement on thc sudden death of his wife . During suitable intervals songs were freely dispersed and ably
sustained by Uros . Koberts , Mallett , King , Lardner , Smith , Butt , Rumball , Davison , and the visitors , also a fine recitation by Bro . J . F . Rumball . The dinner proved a great success and was well and substantially served with excellent attention , and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by all uniting in singing the National Anthem .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — An interesting meeting of this ilodge was held on the ~ 24 th ult . at Bro . George Sims's , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when the ceremonies of consecration and installation were most impressively rehearsed b y Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Sec . R . M . B . I .
I he oration and invocation were splendidl y delivered and thc ceremony throughout elicited unqualified tokens of appreciation from a large assemblage of brethren , representing all the principal metropolitan lodges . Bro . Cross presided at the harmonium and greatly contributed to the success of the evening by his able accompaniment to the hymns and anthems . Bro . Anthony Runacres , W . M , of
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by a full assemblage of the brethren , including Bros . VV . Ashton , J . H . Aldred , John Oswald , and VV . VV . Wilson , Past Masters of the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the following distinguished visitors , viz ., Bros . Horace , S . Allpass , G . Standard Br . and Prov . G . Sec VV . Lane ; G . D . Pochin , P . P . G . Reg . ; and W . Goodacre , P . G .
Cheshire ; accompanied by Bro . G . H . Vpllmer , P . M . 1140 , and P . G . S . W . Lane , then entered the lodge , and were received in the customary manner . Bro . Arthur Radford , J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . H . Aldred , P . M ., and having been obligated according to ancient usage , a Board of Installed Masters was duly formed under the presidency of Bro . Joseph Wood , W . M .
11 4 0 , and be was installed in the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted in due form by the brethren present . The following brethren were invested as officers of thc lodge : Bros . Joseph Wood , LP . M . ; E . T . Everett , S . W . ; A . B . Chettle , J . W . ; VV . VV . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry Ison , Secretary ; H . T . Everett , S . D . ; W . E . Harwood , J . D . ; J . A . dcBussy , Organist ; A . Rottmayer , I . G .: I . W . Kenvon . S . S .: M . A . lacobs . S .: and H .
Heap , Tyler . Bro . W . W . Wilson , P . M ., vvas the Investing Officer and jierformed his duties in a most praiseworthy manner , and the work of thc Installing Master was done in a very perfect and artistic way . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
A banquet of a very substantial nature followed and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In responding on behalf of Grand Lodge , Bro . H . S . Allpass , G . S . B ., expressed himself highly delighted with his visit to 1140 , and complimented the lodge upon the very satisfactory state of thc balance sheet and also upon the working , which he said reflected great credit upon all
concerned . During the evening , Bro . John Oswald , P . M ., on behalf of thc brethren of the Ashton Lodge , presented a very handsome jewel to Bro . J . H . Aldred , P . M ., as a mark of their appreciation of the very great interest that that brother has taken in the affairs of the lodge and for the many truly valuable services rendered by him to it . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Little Britain , London .
Bro . Aldred , P . M ., in a very neat and appropriate speech , thanked the brethren for thc honour that they had conferred upon him . The brethren were entertained and delighted by 'the vocal contributions of Bros . Aldred , P . M ., Vollmer , P . M ., H . F . Everett , S . D ., and Heap , Tyler . Two cornet solos by Bro . Jacobs , S ., and a pianoforte solo by Bro . de Bussy , Organist , were admirably rendered . The J . W . then gave the last toast and the brethren separated , after having passed a most enjoyable evening .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 23 rd inst ., business being fixed for three o ' clock . Punctually at the appointed hour proceedings were commenced by the W . M ., Bro . VV . Savage , and his officers and chiefs included Bros . J . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; W . W . Sandbrook , P . M ., M . C ;
Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . L . Shrapnell , S . W . ; R . Burgess , J . VV . ; J . B . McKenzie , Treas . ; J . M . Boyd , Sec . ; O . W . Sanderson , S . D . ; J . O . Marples , I . G . ; H . Round , S . S . ; W . Addis , J . S . ; C . Buchanan , J . S . ; J . J . Monk , Org . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The names of members on the Tyler ' s book list were Bros . T . Rogers , E . Graham , J . I ' " . Hinscovv , II . Bennett , J .
Chambers , J . Rawsthorne , I . J acobs , D . Fleming , J . Keet , E . H . Allen , W . Morgan , F . Macpherson , J . B . Macpherson , E . J . Dottridge , H . Williams , J . Ballard , A . Beddoe , P . Buck , J . F . Bramley , J . Boardman , and VV . Hemming . The visitors included Bros . A . S . Ramagc , G 07 ; J . Hodorn , G 67 ; VV . Arrowsmith , 220 ; S . Wylde , P . M . 1403 ; VV . Atheston , S 23 ; J . Williams , 203 ; Lewis Peake , S . VV . 103 s ; VV . J . Newman , P . P . G . R . ; R . Jones ,
1675 ; G . Maxwell , 594 ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Shrops . ; and R . Williams , S . S . 216 . Bros . Beddoe and Hordorn , 6 G 7 , were passed to the F . C . degree , and Bros . J . B . Macpherson and H . Bennett to the S . D . of M . Ms . A banquet followed , Bro . S . Woodhouse catering After dinner choice music was given b y Bros . F .
Macpherson , j . D . iviacpnerson , liagar vvnson , j . itamage , J . J . Monk , J . Chambers , W . Morgan , VV . VV . Sandbrook , and others . ¦ BRIGHTON . —St . Cecilia Lodge ( No . 1636 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the afternoon of the 30 th ult ., in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . Bro . E . Broadbridge , W . M ., presided , the remaining officers of the lodge present being Bros . W . H .
Gibson , S . W . ; VV . R . Wood , J . W . ; G . Cole , Sec ; H . Payne , Treas . ; H . S . Gates , S . D . ; W . Smithers , J . D . ; W . Roe , Org . ; J . Leleu , Steward ; G . L . Fenner , I . G . ; T . Hughes , Tyler ; and H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler . The majority of the members of the lodg ^ e were also present . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Scott , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M . Sussex ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; VV .
Kuhe , P . G . O . ; J . M . Kidd , Prov . G . S . W . ; A . King , W . M . 271 , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Ncwsome , W . M . 1 S 21 ; VV . D . Stone , W . M . 311 ; W . T . Hughes , VV . M . S 51 ; F . W . Grugger , W . M . 3 S ; S . H . Soper , W . M . 732 ; J . T . Musson , W . M . 1797 ; H . Kemball Cook , W . M . Su ; A . Holman , P . M . 311 ; T . Packham , P . M . 315 and 1 S 20 , P . G . S . ; C . W . Hudson , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; G .
S . Godfree , P . M . 1 S 21 , P . G . S . ; J . Harrison , P . M . S 04 , W . M . 1829 ; W . A . Tooth , Chaplain 1 S 21 ; J . B . Hannay , Sec . 1 S 21 ; R . Allison , S . 'J . fciSsi ; with several brethren from the Brighton and county lodges . Apologies were received from the R . W . Bro . Sir . W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M ., and other brethren who were unable to be present .
The report of the General Purposes Committee was received and adopted . _ Thc principal business of the afternoon was the installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . W . H . Gibson , W . M . 315 , and the investment of his officers . By a special dispensation from the M . W . Grand Master , Bro . Gibson , although holding the office of W . M , of the
Royal York Lodge , was allowed to take office in the St . Cecilia Lodge . The ceremonyof installation was most efficiently carried out b y Bro . E . Broadbridge , the retiring W . M . The officers invested by Bro . Gibson were Bros . W . R . Wood , jun ., S . W . ; G . Cole , J . W . ; H . S . Gates , Sec ; H . Payne , Treas . ; W . Smithers , S . D . ; G . L . Fenner , J . D . ; W . Roe , D . of C ; J . Tidmarsh , Org . ;
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VV . Balchin and J . H . Stephens , Stwds . ; and T . Hughes , Tyler . Bros . J . Jeffries , D . T . Bostel , and W . Halford vyere elected on ; he General Purposes Committee ; Bro . E . Broadbridge , LP . M ., as Steward on the Prov . Charities ' Committee ; and Bro . W . H . Gibson , as member of the Masonic Rooms' Committee . Bro . E . Broadbridge was presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel in appreciation of his services during the
past year . The lodge being closed , thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to a banquet under the presidency of Bro . VV . H . Gibson , VV . M . The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , and during the evening the lodge fully maintained its musical character with an excellent programme arranged by Bro . W . Roe , Prov . G . Organist . Songs and duets were sung
by Miss Ada Moore , Miss Darlington , Bros . S . H . Soper , E . Broadbridge , R . Nicholson , and G . Cole , while Bro . W . Kuhe contributed one of his favourite pianoforte solos . Bro . VV . Roe accompanied with marked ability and a pleasant evening vvas spent . The banquet was supplied by Bros . Saycrs and Marks in their usual good form .
HENLEY-ON-THAMES . — Thames Lodge ( No . 1 S 95 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this young lodge was held on the 22 nd ult . Thelodge was opened by Bro . R . T . Hodge , M . A ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., VV . M ., assisted by Bros . B . Hunn , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; J . W . Rhodes , J . W . ; G . W . Rolfe , Chap . ; G . E . Brakspear , Treas . ; C . A . Robinson , as Sec ; F . Marsh , S . D . ; A . D . Brooks , as J . D . ; A . Brakspear , P . G . S . of W ., M . C ; W . H . Harrison , I . G ; and several members were also present .
The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , a successful ballot vvas then taken for two candidates for initiation . Bro . VV . N . Diggle was also elected a joining member . Bro . VV . A . Simmons vvas passed to the Degree of F . C Bro . Harrison announced that he had accepted the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge vvas closed and the brethren separated in peace and harmony .
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UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The meeting held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday evening , the 26 th ult ., was presided over by Bro . Richard Poore , as W . M ., who vvas assisted b y the following officers , viz .: Bros . A . J . Style , S . W . ; C . H . Phillips , J . VV . ; H . H . Wiltshire , S . D . ; J . N . Bute , J . D . ; j . Sarjeant , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . and
Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Bute delivered the charge in the Third Degree . The lodge having been duly lowered , Bro . J . A . Style was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The resignation of Bro . Terry , P . M ., as Secretary , was received with regret and honorary membership was unanimously voted to him for past efficient
services . Bro . Richard Poore vvas elected to supply the vacant office , and accepted the appointment . The lodge was then closed and the meeting adjourned until the 2 nd of February . CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 . ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated the first anniversary of its establishment by a supper , which was held at the loelge house , the and CushionLondonwall Th last
Crown , - , on ursday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Goodchild , M . D ., the W . M . of the parent lodge , presided on the occasion , the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Gibson , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . An excellent supper was provided by the host , Bro . Mcdworth , and the enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal and elocutionary contributions of the members and visitors .
STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —In response to the quaint notice which appeared in our issue of the 13 th ult . a large gathering of the members of the Craft assembled at this lodge on Saturday , the 27 II 1 ult ., to hear the Fifteen Sections . Bro . Walter Martin , S . D . S 70 , was the W . M ., and performed his task in a clear and striking manner ; Bro . George Andrews , P . M . S 71 , Preceptor , occupied thc
chair of S . W ., and was ever ready with the word when any brother required assistance ; Bro . H . B . Taylor , Sec . 1531 , J . VV . ; and Bro . Woolley discharged the difficult duties of LG . to everyone's satisfaction . The W . M . vvas assisted by the following brethren : First Lecture—First Section , Bro . Tullett , 1326 ; Second , Bro . Shaw , P . M . S 34 ; Third , Bro . Metcalf , P . M . 1 G 71 ;
Fourth , Bro . Brown , P . M . iGg ; Fifth , Bro . Sellis , 1744 ; Sixth , Bro . Davidson , P . M . 299 ; Seventh , Bro . Smith , 1744 . Second Lecture—First Section , Bro . H . B . Taylor , Sec , 1531 ; Second , Bro . Hutchings , P . M . 147 ; Third , Bro , Pennefathcr , P . M . S 79 and 1 G 23 ; Fourth and Fifth , Bro . Andrews , P . M . S 71 . Third Lecture—First Section , Bro . Waterman , P . M ,
147 ; Second , Bro . Bellis , S . VV . 1901 ; and Third , Bro . Davidson , P . M . 299 . Where so much good and careful working was displayed it would be difficult to single out any one brother in particular , but the signs were unmistakeable as to what the brethren thought of the way in which Sections Four , Two , and Six in the First , and Two and Four in the Second Lecture
were rendered . Bros . Bennison , 17 S 2 ; Carpenter , 1 G 9 ; and Moss , 1339 , were proposed and accepted as members . A vote of thanks to the VV . M . was ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties , and in response he thanked the brethren in a few graceful words , and proposed a similar vote to those brethren who had assisted him . The lodge was then closed in due form .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —The usu ? l weekly meeting of this influential lodge vvas held at the Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Groveroad , Notting-hill , on Friday evening , the 2 Gth ult ., and was presided over by Bro . Wood , W . M ., there being also
present Bros . Smith , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; Smout , sen ., S . D . ; Poulter , J . D . ; Bellifant , I . G . ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 , Preceptor ; S . Smout , jun ., W . M . 1 G 42 , Sec . ; His Highness the Raja Rampal Singh ; Atkins , P . M . 990 , P . P . G . J . D . South Wales ; and 14 other brethren . Thc lodge was opened in due form and thc minutes of
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thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremoiiy of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., and the First and Second Sections of thc Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . S . Parkhouse , P . M . 1 G 42 , vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . S . Smout , jun ., VV . M . 1 G 42 , re-elected Secretary . A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Parkhouse and
seconded by H . H . the Raja Rampal Singh to the Preceptor , Bro . G . Davis , for his able services during the past year , and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Davis responded , thanking the brethren for their kindness , and intimated that as this was one of the largest lodges in the metropolis so might it ever be one of the best for its working . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and and the lodge was closed .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual dinner at the lodge house , the Farringdon Hotel , Facringdon-voad , E . C , on the 23 rd ult ., presided over by the W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . T . McClure Butt , assisted by his S . W ., Bros . H J . Lardner , P . M . 1745 ; and J . Howse , S . D ., acting J . W . ; and supported by the following brethren
, viz .: Bros . 1 . Butt , 1623 , P . M . 907 ; Davison , P . M . 765 ; Mallet , Sec . 1 G 23 , P . M . 141 ; Pennefather , P . M . 1623 , Preceptor ; Knight , S . D . 1326 ; Lawrence , I . G . 1326 , Sec ; King , S . D . 1929 , D . C . 1 G 23 ; Day , S 62 ; Kerton , 105 G ; Ewin , 1326 , H . K . Clisby , 1 G 23 ; P . K . Chsby , 16 Z 3 ; C . J . Smith , 1623 ; Key , 163 S ; Flint . 12 S 7 ; also Bros . Gooch , Scurr , and Egbert Roberts , Org . 1623 . Full been done
justice having to the banquet and the cloth cleared , the Worshipful Master proposed all the loyal and Masonic toasts , the same being duly honoured . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , " entering into the particulars of its origin and the great benefit he had himself derived from the instruction taught in the lodge , in fact he had obtained all his knowled
ge by attending there and fitted himself for the proud position he now held as the W . M . of the mother lodge , and would enjoin on all brethren who were desirous of progression in Freemasonry to attend lodges of instruction , it being the only true source of Masonic knowledge and correct working . He therefore asked them to join him in drinking continued prosperity to "The West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , " coupling the of Pennefather
name Bro . , P . M ., Preceptor . After excellent ; fire Bro . Pennefather responded , and said that never during the many years that he had had the honour of being their Preceptor did he feel a deeper interest in its welfare , and he trusted the members would continue their attendance and support , and help him to sustain the reputation and success of the lodge which they had now arrived at . For himself he would strive to do his best to that end .
"The Health of the VV . M . presiding" was next honoured , in response to which he expressed the gratification he felt at presiding over them that evening and the manner in which the toast had been received by them , and wished them all a cordial greeting . Bro . Pennefather next proposed " The Health of their esteemed Bro . H . J . Lardner . P . M .. S . W . of thR
Parent-Lodge , and said during the whole of his Masonic career he had never met with a brother who had in so short a time so thoroughly overhauled and mastered correctly Craft , Arch , and Mark Masonry as Bro . Lardner had done , who had in the short space of six years passed the respective chairs in all those Degrees . That alone spoke for itself , and beimr
also the I reasurer of this lodge they all knew how ably he discharged that duty and all other duties he had been called upon to perform . They knew thc brother as well as he ( Bro . Pennefather ) did , so he would therefore say no more but ask them to rise to show their estimation of him . The toast was heartily drank and received with musical honours .
Bro . Lardner in reply thanked the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast , and expressed his fear that Bro . Pennefather had eulogised him beyond his merits , but would say that ever since lie had become a member of the Craft he had always taken deep interest in its working . He had at all times also received the greatest support from Bro . Pennefather and that lodge of instruction , for having on one
occasion announced his intention to stand Steward for the Benevolent Institution the lodge at once voted from their funds £ 5 5 s . to his list . The St . James's Lodge of Instruction had also voted him a similar amount , and he hoped to take up to that Charity nothing less than £ 100 . Having- further dilated on the deserving support of the Masonic Charities and the great knowledge he had gained by attending the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction under Bro .
Pennefather s tuition , who now held the position of Preceptor , and had done so from almost its formation , the worthy brother resumed his seat amidst applause . The toast of "The Visitors , " was next on the list and was most enthusiastically received . Bros . Gooch , Key , Day , and Flint ably replied to same . Bro . Lawrence , Secretary , came next , and received Ml honours , and that brother replied in a humorous speech , and finished by telling the brethren that he would like to see their faces much
oftcner at instruction . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . E . Roberts for his excellent harmony and for presiding at the piano ; also a vote of condolence to Bro . VV . Pennefather in his sad bereavement on thc sudden death of his wife . During suitable intervals songs were freely dispersed and ably
sustained by Uros . Koberts , Mallett , King , Lardner , Smith , Butt , Rumball , Davison , and the visitors , also a fine recitation by Bro . J . F . Rumball . The dinner proved a great success and was well and substantially served with excellent attention , and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by all uniting in singing the National Anthem .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — An interesting meeting of this ilodge was held on the ~ 24 th ult . at Bro . George Sims's , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when the ceremonies of consecration and installation were most impressively rehearsed b y Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Sec . R . M . B . I .
I he oration and invocation were splendidl y delivered and thc ceremony throughout elicited unqualified tokens of appreciation from a large assemblage of brethren , representing all the principal metropolitan lodges . Bro . Cross presided at the harmonium and greatly contributed to the success of the evening by his able accompaniment to the hymns and anthems . Bro . Anthony Runacres , W . M , of