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GARSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No 220 ) . — The annual festival of this flourishing lodge took place on the 27 th ult ., when Bro . E . Humphries was installed in the chair of K . S ., in a masterly manner by Bro . T . F . Hill , and in the presence of a large and influential gathering of the brethren . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Hatch , I . P . M . ; P . E . Rothwell , S . W . ; W . 01 ver , J . W . ; VV . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Treas . ;
James Carter , Sec ; T . F . Hill , P . M ., M . C ; Joseph Williams , S . D . ; George Clampit , J . D . ; J . R . Wood , I . G . ; George Price , P . M . Org . ; Birchall , Milner , and Wright , Stewards . The W . M . then , with a few well chosen words , attached to the breast of Bro . Hatch , I . P . M ., a P . M . 's jewel of chaste design and considerable value . The brethren then adjourned to an elegant and substantial banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
met with a hearty reception . In the course of the evening the W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , handed to Bro . Hatch , I . P . M ., a handsome and valuable necklet and locket for acceptance by his wife , as _ an appropriate expression of the esteem and respect in which he is held by the brethren . Among the visitors were Bros . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; T . Salter , P . G . Steward ; T . G . Fisher , W . M . : 299 ; W . M . Sandbrook , W . M . 1609 ; J . Atkinson , S . W . 1609 ; and others .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The last installation meeting of a series in this district took place on the 20 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . E . B . Hobson , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren assembled as head of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremony was admirably performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Wilkins , and the following officers were invested by the
W . M .: Bros . G . Beaver , S . W . ; H . J . Roberts , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; T . Ovenden , S . D . ; VV . Ross , J . D . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; C . Sweeting , I . G . ; and W . Lacey , D . C . A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Wilkins for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and a valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to him and pinned on his breast by the W . M . in recognition of the services
rendered by him to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Wilkins having suitably returned thanks , the brethren took train to Gravesend , ' where , at the New Falcon Hotel , Bro . Hubbard ' s now celebrated Masonic retreat , they partook of a delightful and superbly appointed banquet . Among those present were the following Past Masters of thelodge : Bros . I . Rowland , VV . J . Graham , G . Crawford , F . Dawson , C . W . Hobson , E . Bowles , and
A . W . Woodleyj and Bros . R . Byron , P . M . 76 ; G . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . 913 ; VV . Welding , W . M . 1536 j H . S . Syer , VV . M . 13 ; E . G . Bedford , P . M . 437 5 J . J . . Cantle , P . M . ; ' Wriggiesworth , P . M . ; T . Holleyman , S . W . 1536 ; J . J acob , S . D . 829 ; M . Sherwin , Org . 1076 ; W . Rees , I . G . 913 ; T . Peake , 706 ; G . Risch , 706 ; J . Hole , 780 ; G . Austin , 9 S ; W . Taylor , 1475 ; G . Letton , 913 ; G . Nichols , 1567 ; C . G . Barth , 913 ; A . E .
Fisher , 1536 ; G . B . Gibson , 153 6 ; G . H . Hill , 1437 ; A , Wallis , 913 ; and C . J olly , 913 ( Freemason ) . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., and heartily and loyally responded to . The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Wilkins , the I . P . M ., who said the duty devolved upon him of proposing the toast , and it was a duty and a privilege that he was proud of , because he _ new the subject
of his toast had , by the excellence of his working and his constant desire to make himself worthy of the position to which he had that day been exalted , won their hearty confidence , respect , and esteem . They had had a series of pood Masters to rule and govern the lodge , and he felt they nad in Bro . Hobson one who would carry on the lodge even with increased prosperity . For the last six years tie had had the privilege of working with Bro . Hobson , and the work
had been one of unmitigated and uninterrupted harmony . If there was one thing the Past Masters prided themselves upon and expected of their successors , it was " duly . " Like the great Nelson , whose immortal name their lodge was identified with , they expected every man to "do his duty , " and , as he had before said , he felt sure they had in Bio . Hnbsoii one who would do it . _ ( Applause . ) The VV . M ., in response , thanked Bro . Wilkins for his kind and
encouraging remarks . He should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , and do his duty to the lodge in such a manner that at the end of his year of office they would not have cause to find fault with him . He had looked . forward to the pleasure of seeing an old friend of his , and an old Past Master of the lodge present , because he had given him his first step in office . He alluded to Bro . Past Master T . Ward , but that brother could not be
present on account of the general inspection at Aldershot , where Bro . Ward now was . He again thanked them for their kindness , and resumed his seat amid applause . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " Bros . Syer , Welding , Farwig , Bedford Caul ) , Wriggiesworth , Keece and Peake responding . Bro . Syer felt pleased to see the good feeling that existed in the Nelson Lodge , and would like to belong to it on that account . He asked them all to visit
the Union Waterloo Lodge , where they would receive an hospitable welcome . Bro . Welding was delighted with the array of Past Masters present , and thanked them for their recognition of him as the Master of the United Military Lodge . Bro . Farwig said some of the previous speakers had taken the wind out of his sails , yet he could not allow the occasion to pass without saying a few words . He was especially pleased to sec Bro . Hobson in the chair of the
lodge , as he was proud to say both he and his brother , Past Master Charles Hobson , were personal friends of his . It had been his fortune to see four or five Masters placed ip the chair of the Nelson Lodge , and he had looked forward , year after year , to July with pleasure to lenew his acquaintance with its excellent working and equally
excellent brethren , and he gave them notice that if they continued to send him invitations to their installation meeting he should take them at their word , and come . ( Cheers and laughter ) . All he would ask of their esteemed Secretary was to choose , if possible , a cooler day , but if that energetic brother could not arrange it he ( Bro . Farwig ) would still be there . ( Applause . ) Bro . Bedford said he was a -tranger in the land , his lodge being in Cawnpore ,
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in far off India . He spoke enthusiastically of the installation ceremony , and said he felt sure that as Nelson tried to do his duty , so would their W . M . try to do his . He thanked them for himself and the brethren in India for their hearty and hospitable reception of him that day . Bro . Reece also responded on behalf of No . 915 . Bro . Wri gg iesworth made the brethren roar with laughter at one of his intensely comical and characteristic speeches . Bro . Peake also
thanked them on behalf of No . 706 . "The Past Masters " were next honoured , and the toast was responded to by Bros . Wilkins , Rowland , Crawford , Graham , C . Hobson , and Woodley , all of whom were pleased to see thc lodge keep up its standard of excellence , and so eminent a VV . M . in the chair . The toast of "The Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . G . Beaver , who returned thanks ,
and , after the host had been congratulated , the Tylers ' toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some splendid singing by Bros . Cantle , C . Hobson , Roberts , Taylor , Peake , Wriggiesworth , and others . Bro . Sherwin presided at the piano , and accompanied the singers , as he can , and always does , and so ended a most enjoyable gathering of Woolwich Freemasons .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . T . C . Robinson , W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and past officers : —Bros . H . Peacock , S . W . ; R . W . Robinson , J . W . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M ., Treas ., and Org . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; Capt . Sewell , P . M . ; T . Mason , Sec ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; F . Smith , Steward ; J .
Hewson , Tyler : J . Fearon , and J . Fidler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Fidler gave evidence of his proficiency as an E . A ., was instructed , and retired . Subsequently he was admitted and passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the I . W ., the tracing board was explained by Bro . Sewell , P . M ., and the charge delivered by the S . VV . After arranging for insuring the property of the lodge , in conjunction with that of the Mark Lodge and Red Cross Conclave , the lodge was closed in due form .
BRIDGEND . —Ogmore Lodge ( No . 1752 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was celebrated on Monday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . J . Hemming , the Worshipful Master , and one of the founders of the lodge , installed his Senior Warden , Bro . John Phelp Hitchings , as his successor in office . The popularity of the W . M . elect was testified by the Iarge _ attendance of brethren from the eastern and western divisions , and including members of the English
lodges . _ I he lodge was opened at noon , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . M . Tennant , was received with the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge in attendance . The Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the following visitors were present : Bros . George Jones , W . M . 3 64 ; D . C . Jones , W . M . 1573 ; D . J . HutcVings , W . M . 1258 ; T . Dickson , W . M . 1578 ; H . Cossens , VV . M . 36 ; Titus Lewis , W . M . 1 S 22 ; G . lones , W . M .
3 64 , Prov . G . Steward ; 1 . C . Sladen , P . M . 1674 , P . P . G . D . C ; Ino . Jones , P . M ., Prov . Grand Reg . ; J . R . Davis , Treas . 1573 ; W . G . Davies , P . M . 364 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; A . F . Fabian , 36 , P . P . G . S . W . Hants ; A . Trayler , 378 , P . P . S . G . D . ; Howard D . Reynolds , 37 S , P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Hopkins , 1744 , P . M .. P . P . J . G . D . ; I . Harris , 9 60 , J . W . ; B . P . Davies , 1753 ; W . D . Willshire , 5 60 ; H . Nicholas , 335 ; W . Churchman , g 6 o , D . C . :
J . L . Perrin , J . W . 1674 ; D . Davies , 237 ; Lewis Jenkins , 1822 , J . W . ; J . G . Morris , 818 ; J . D . Coleman , 960 ; E . Davies , 1 S 22 , Tyler ; A . VV . Connor , 156 ; Charles Sylvester , 1429 ; E . John , 1822 ; C . E . Burgess , no ; and J . Legge , 237 . The following members of the lodge were also in attendance : —Bros . John Hemming , VV . M . ; M . P . S . Tozer , I . P . M . ; J . B . Jenkins , P . M . ; J . P . Hitchings , S . W . ; C . Walker , J . W . ; John Herdman ,
treasurer ; T . Stockwood , jun ., Secretary , Prov . Grand Steward ; E . Price , S . D . ; Wm . Jenkins , J . D . ; P . D . Price , Acting LG . ; L . Beha , Steward ; D . H . Davies , J . S . Harris , VV . Morgan Richards , B . Edwards , E . Jenkins , W . Thomas , E . Williams , R . Whittle , R . Heydock , J . H . Price , and A . D . Webber , Tyler . The very impressive ceremony _ of installation was then performed by Bro . lohn Hemming , and afterwards the
newly-installed Master proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . John Hemming . I . P . M ; Charles Walker , S . W . ; T . Stockwood , J . W . ; J . Herdman , Treasurer ; E . Price , Secretary ; VV . Jenkins , S . D . ; C . E . Perry , J . D . ; Tozer , D . C ; J . J . Gratrex , Organist ; L . Beha , I . G . ; J . VV . Prichard , Charity Steward ; W . M . Richards , Junior Steward ; and A . D . Webber , Tyler . At the conclusion of this business , the Deputy Provincial Grand
Master presented to the retiring Master , Bro . Hemming , on behalf of the lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The present having been suitably acknowledged , and "Hearty good wishes" having been given to the newlyinstalled Master by the numerous visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . A most enjoyable feature in the programme was a drive to Southcrndown during the interim between the lodge meeting and the banquet , and the-visitors greatly
appreciated the arrangement . At five o clock the brethren met at the banquet table , which Mr . and Mrs . Williams served up with great taste and efficiency . The tables were nicely decked with hot-hou _ e plants and cut flowers . The newlyelected Master , Bro . J . P . Hitchings , presided at the banquet . The toasts were of the usual kind , and a most enjoyable meeting was agreeably diversified by some excellent singing . The band of _ the 15 th Volunteer Artillery Battery played during the dinner by permission of Bro . Captain Tozer .
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PLUM STEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) —The installation meeting of the above powerful and influential chapter took place on the 21 st ult ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , and was attended by a large array of illustrious Masons , whose names art as household words
both in Craft and R . A . Masonry , among whom were M . E . Comp . James Smith Eastes , P . Z . 503 and 709 , and P . Grand H . Kent ; Comps . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 , and P . G . S . E . Kent ; W . Weston , Z . 13 ; VV . G . Batchelor , S . E . 79 ; J . Wilkins , P . S . 13 ; and H . De Grey , 13 . Among the members of the chapter present , beside those
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below enumerated as officers , were Comps . C . Coupland P . Z . and P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z . and P . P ! G . P . S . Kent ; H . Butter , I . P . Z . ; D . Campbell , H . Wilson , R . Hewitson , D . C . Capon , G . H . Letton , W . Rees , T . R . Richardson , G . Frost , G . H . Roberts , Joseph Randall , W . Busbridge , J . F . Randall , E . W . Russell , and C . Joll y ( Freemason ) . The previous night a chapter of emergency had been
held at the Lord Kaglan , and there Bro . T . R . Richardson , of the Pattison Lodge , No . gi 3 , was exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . M ., so that upon this occasion there was nothing but the installation to do , and that was done in brilliant style by M . E . Comp . Penfold , P . Z . of the chapter , and P . P . G . P . S . Kent , and M . E . Comp . T . D . Hayes , Z . elect , was placed in the first chair of the chapter , as First Principal for the next twelve months . The
following officers were invested : Comps . VV . B . Lloyd , H . ; Capt . Eugene Siveny , J . ; A . Penfold , Treasurer ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . ; H . Mason , Scribe N . ; T . Vincent , P . S . ; R . Edmonds , 1 st Asst . ; R . I . Cook , 2 nd Asst . ; VV . H . Myers , P . Z ., D . C ; W . . dusto , P . Z ., Wine Steward ; and H . Mabbett , Janitor . A handsome P . Z . 's jewel was presented to M . E . Comp . Butter , I . P . Z ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year .
and he returned thanks most eloquently . A cordial vote of thanks was then presented to Comp . Penford for his services as Installing Officer , and that brother returned thanks suitably . The chapter was then closed , and the companions went to Gravesend , where , at the New Falcon , Bro . Hubbard had prepared for them a recherche banquet . The cloth having been removed , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Health
of the Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Homesdale . " He said they all knew the genial , kind , and yet at the same time zealous work his lordship did for both the Craft and the chapters in the province . It needed not for him to say a single word in the presence of so good a man and a Mason , but he would ask them to show their appreciation of such grand work by drinking the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . The M . E . Z . then rose to oroDOse
the toast of " Bro . Eastes , Grand H . of Kent . " He said they all knew what a good man and excellent Mason Comp . Eastes was , and they all felt greatly honoured at his presence among them that day , because he could see for himself that they were not only dining , but working R . A . Masons . As he had before said , it was a great honour to them to have Comp . Eastes representing , as he did , the Provincial Grand Chapter , among them , and he asked
them to drink the toast with enthusiasm . M . E . Comp . Eastes , in reply , said : I thank you companions very much for the hearty manner in which you have responded to the toast of your M . E . Z . Coming from such excellent companions as those of the Pattison Chapter , I esteemed it a very high compliment . Companions , I have been very anxious to be present to-day , to show you that I feel how much we in the province are indebted to you for the
loyalty , zeal , and good feeling emanating and shown towards us by thc companions of the Pattison Chapter , and I may safely say that there is no chapter or loldge in the province that does better or more faithful service to the province than does the Pattison Chapter and also the Pattison Lodge . Indeed , I may say the same of the United Military Lodge , thc near neighbour of the Pattison at Plumstead , and I sincerely trust that good feeline- and
good service may long continue . The Degree of R . A . Masonry has been very appropriately said to be "the cream " of Masonry , and we know that we cannot expect to have so large a number of R . A . as we have Craft Masons ; nor , indeed , do we desire it , unless we can be sure that those whoiwish to join its ranks fully appreciate its merits , and are prepared to take a deep interest in its welfare and prosperity ; and in that respect I must
certainly say that there is not much more room in the province for fresh chapters , if any , certainly for not more than two or three ; nor do 1 believe that it is necessary , for the very reasons above alluded to , that every lodge should have a chapter attached to it . At Folkestone there is a desire to have a chapter , and a petition had been received at Provincial Grand Chapter from that part of the province asking for one . Now I myself do not think it is absolutely
necessary , there being one at Dover . Yet , if the companions there think so , perhaps it will be better for them to have it . I only mention this so that the companions may think upon the matter well before they urge Grand Chapter for more . As I said before , Royal Arch Masonry is the cream of all Masonry , and I never felt it more than I do to-night , standing here and seeing around me such good and excellent Masons ; and I also
say that I never felt greater p leasure in my life than I do to be among you , the companionsof the Pattison Chaptera chapter that has , as 1 nave often told the P . G . Officer , the largest number of subscribing members of any chapter in the province . Unfortunately things were not so well carried out in some of the chapters as in this ; and when 1 look around me and see'its number , its solidity , its spirit of brotherly love and unity , as evinced in its every action , and
its yearly increase in strength and numbers , I say that it is an honour to the roll of the G . Chapter of the Province of Kent , and that it is a pleasure to myself to represent in it our G . P . Supt ., ' who , I feel sure , will be pleased to hear of what I shall have to tell him of your meeting this day . Bro . Eastes , after wishing the chapter continued prosperity , resumed his seat amid rounds of applause . The next toast was that of "The P . G . L , and the rest of the
P . G . Officers , " and M . E . Comp . VVarnes , in the course of an eloquent response , pleaded for the toleration of the companions on account of a " husk y voice , " for he felt sure that when he had finished talking the companions would be of the same opinion as a celebrated American general , who had conducted his hundreds of thousands of men during the War of Secession , and who happened to be present at a review of British troops at Aldershot , at the
conclusion of which he exclaimed , looking up to the clouds above him , "Thank God , there are not many of them . " Yet he could not sit down without saying how much he thanked them for their evident appreciation of the efforts of the Grand Officers for the success of Royal Arch Masonry in the province . It was evident that the
names of the officers were received with that deep-seated feeling of respect that made it so welcome . They were all proud of their Grand Superintendent and M . E . Comp . Eastes , ancl would always endeavour to merit the good opinion in which they were evidently held by the companions of thc Pattison Chapter . Comp . Butter , I . P . Z ., then rose to propose "The Health of the M . E . Z . " He said they might remember that the previous night he was a .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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GARSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No 220 ) . — The annual festival of this flourishing lodge took place on the 27 th ult ., when Bro . E . Humphries was installed in the chair of K . S ., in a masterly manner by Bro . T . F . Hill , and in the presence of a large and influential gathering of the brethren . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Hatch , I . P . M . ; P . E . Rothwell , S . W . ; W . 01 ver , J . W . ; VV . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Treas . ;
James Carter , Sec ; T . F . Hill , P . M ., M . C ; Joseph Williams , S . D . ; George Clampit , J . D . ; J . R . Wood , I . G . ; George Price , P . M . Org . ; Birchall , Milner , and Wright , Stewards . The W . M . then , with a few well chosen words , attached to the breast of Bro . Hatch , I . P . M ., a P . M . 's jewel of chaste design and considerable value . The brethren then adjourned to an elegant and substantial banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
met with a hearty reception . In the course of the evening the W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , handed to Bro . Hatch , I . P . M ., a handsome and valuable necklet and locket for acceptance by his wife , as _ an appropriate expression of the esteem and respect in which he is held by the brethren . Among the visitors were Bros . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; T . Salter , P . G . Steward ; T . G . Fisher , W . M . : 299 ; W . M . Sandbrook , W . M . 1609 ; J . Atkinson , S . W . 1609 ; and others .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The last installation meeting of a series in this district took place on the 20 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . E . B . Hobson , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren assembled as head of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremony was admirably performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Wilkins , and the following officers were invested by the
W . M .: Bros . G . Beaver , S . W . ; H . J . Roberts , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; T . Ovenden , S . D . ; VV . Ross , J . D . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; C . Sweeting , I . G . ; and W . Lacey , D . C . A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Wilkins for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and a valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to him and pinned on his breast by the W . M . in recognition of the services
rendered by him to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Wilkins having suitably returned thanks , the brethren took train to Gravesend , ' where , at the New Falcon Hotel , Bro . Hubbard ' s now celebrated Masonic retreat , they partook of a delightful and superbly appointed banquet . Among those present were the following Past Masters of thelodge : Bros . I . Rowland , VV . J . Graham , G . Crawford , F . Dawson , C . W . Hobson , E . Bowles , and
A . W . Woodleyj and Bros . R . Byron , P . M . 76 ; G . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . 913 ; VV . Welding , W . M . 1536 j H . S . Syer , VV . M . 13 ; E . G . Bedford , P . M . 437 5 J . J . . Cantle , P . M . ; ' Wriggiesworth , P . M . ; T . Holleyman , S . W . 1536 ; J . J acob , S . D . 829 ; M . Sherwin , Org . 1076 ; W . Rees , I . G . 913 ; T . Peake , 706 ; G . Risch , 706 ; J . Hole , 780 ; G . Austin , 9 S ; W . Taylor , 1475 ; G . Letton , 913 ; G . Nichols , 1567 ; C . G . Barth , 913 ; A . E .
Fisher , 1536 ; G . B . Gibson , 153 6 ; G . H . Hill , 1437 ; A , Wallis , 913 ; and C . J olly , 913 ( Freemason ) . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., and heartily and loyally responded to . The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Wilkins , the I . P . M ., who said the duty devolved upon him of proposing the toast , and it was a duty and a privilege that he was proud of , because he _ new the subject
of his toast had , by the excellence of his working and his constant desire to make himself worthy of the position to which he had that day been exalted , won their hearty confidence , respect , and esteem . They had had a series of pood Masters to rule and govern the lodge , and he felt they nad in Bro . Hobson one who would carry on the lodge even with increased prosperity . For the last six years tie had had the privilege of working with Bro . Hobson , and the work
had been one of unmitigated and uninterrupted harmony . If there was one thing the Past Masters prided themselves upon and expected of their successors , it was " duly . " Like the great Nelson , whose immortal name their lodge was identified with , they expected every man to "do his duty , " and , as he had before said , he felt sure they had in Bio . Hnbsoii one who would do it . _ ( Applause . ) The VV . M ., in response , thanked Bro . Wilkins for his kind and
encouraging remarks . He should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , and do his duty to the lodge in such a manner that at the end of his year of office they would not have cause to find fault with him . He had looked . forward to the pleasure of seeing an old friend of his , and an old Past Master of the lodge present , because he had given him his first step in office . He alluded to Bro . Past Master T . Ward , but that brother could not be
present on account of the general inspection at Aldershot , where Bro . Ward now was . He again thanked them for their kindness , and resumed his seat amid applause . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " Bros . Syer , Welding , Farwig , Bedford Caul ) , Wriggiesworth , Keece and Peake responding . Bro . Syer felt pleased to see the good feeling that existed in the Nelson Lodge , and would like to belong to it on that account . He asked them all to visit
the Union Waterloo Lodge , where they would receive an hospitable welcome . Bro . Welding was delighted with the array of Past Masters present , and thanked them for their recognition of him as the Master of the United Military Lodge . Bro . Farwig said some of the previous speakers had taken the wind out of his sails , yet he could not allow the occasion to pass without saying a few words . He was especially pleased to sec Bro . Hobson in the chair of the
lodge , as he was proud to say both he and his brother , Past Master Charles Hobson , were personal friends of his . It had been his fortune to see four or five Masters placed ip the chair of the Nelson Lodge , and he had looked forward , year after year , to July with pleasure to lenew his acquaintance with its excellent working and equally
excellent brethren , and he gave them notice that if they continued to send him invitations to their installation meeting he should take them at their word , and come . ( Cheers and laughter ) . All he would ask of their esteemed Secretary was to choose , if possible , a cooler day , but if that energetic brother could not arrange it he ( Bro . Farwig ) would still be there . ( Applause . ) Bro . Bedford said he was a -tranger in the land , his lodge being in Cawnpore ,
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in far off India . He spoke enthusiastically of the installation ceremony , and said he felt sure that as Nelson tried to do his duty , so would their W . M . try to do his . He thanked them for himself and the brethren in India for their hearty and hospitable reception of him that day . Bro . Reece also responded on behalf of No . 915 . Bro . Wri gg iesworth made the brethren roar with laughter at one of his intensely comical and characteristic speeches . Bro . Peake also
thanked them on behalf of No . 706 . "The Past Masters " were next honoured , and the toast was responded to by Bros . Wilkins , Rowland , Crawford , Graham , C . Hobson , and Woodley , all of whom were pleased to see thc lodge keep up its standard of excellence , and so eminent a VV . M . in the chair . The toast of "The Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . G . Beaver , who returned thanks ,
and , after the host had been congratulated , the Tylers ' toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some splendid singing by Bros . Cantle , C . Hobson , Roberts , Taylor , Peake , Wriggiesworth , and others . Bro . Sherwin presided at the piano , and accompanied the singers , as he can , and always does , and so ended a most enjoyable gathering of Woolwich Freemasons .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . T . C . Robinson , W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and past officers : —Bros . H . Peacock , S . W . ; R . W . Robinson , J . W . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M ., Treas ., and Org . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; Capt . Sewell , P . M . ; T . Mason , Sec ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; F . Smith , Steward ; J .
Hewson , Tyler : J . Fearon , and J . Fidler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Fidler gave evidence of his proficiency as an E . A ., was instructed , and retired . Subsequently he was admitted and passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the I . W ., the tracing board was explained by Bro . Sewell , P . M ., and the charge delivered by the S . VV . After arranging for insuring the property of the lodge , in conjunction with that of the Mark Lodge and Red Cross Conclave , the lodge was closed in due form .
BRIDGEND . —Ogmore Lodge ( No . 1752 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was celebrated on Monday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . J . Hemming , the Worshipful Master , and one of the founders of the lodge , installed his Senior Warden , Bro . John Phelp Hitchings , as his successor in office . The popularity of the W . M . elect was testified by the Iarge _ attendance of brethren from the eastern and western divisions , and including members of the English
lodges . _ I he lodge was opened at noon , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . M . Tennant , was received with the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge in attendance . The Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the following visitors were present : Bros . George Jones , W . M . 3 64 ; D . C . Jones , W . M . 1573 ; D . J . HutcVings , W . M . 1258 ; T . Dickson , W . M . 1578 ; H . Cossens , VV . M . 36 ; Titus Lewis , W . M . 1 S 22 ; G . lones , W . M .
3 64 , Prov . G . Steward ; 1 . C . Sladen , P . M . 1674 , P . P . G . D . C ; Ino . Jones , P . M ., Prov . Grand Reg . ; J . R . Davis , Treas . 1573 ; W . G . Davies , P . M . 364 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; A . F . Fabian , 36 , P . P . G . S . W . Hants ; A . Trayler , 378 , P . P . S . G . D . ; Howard D . Reynolds , 37 S , P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Hopkins , 1744 , P . M .. P . P . J . G . D . ; I . Harris , 9 60 , J . W . ; B . P . Davies , 1753 ; W . D . Willshire , 5 60 ; H . Nicholas , 335 ; W . Churchman , g 6 o , D . C . :
J . L . Perrin , J . W . 1674 ; D . Davies , 237 ; Lewis Jenkins , 1822 , J . W . ; J . G . Morris , 818 ; J . D . Coleman , 960 ; E . Davies , 1 S 22 , Tyler ; A . VV . Connor , 156 ; Charles Sylvester , 1429 ; E . John , 1822 ; C . E . Burgess , no ; and J . Legge , 237 . The following members of the lodge were also in attendance : —Bros . John Hemming , VV . M . ; M . P . S . Tozer , I . P . M . ; J . B . Jenkins , P . M . ; J . P . Hitchings , S . W . ; C . Walker , J . W . ; John Herdman ,
treasurer ; T . Stockwood , jun ., Secretary , Prov . Grand Steward ; E . Price , S . D . ; Wm . Jenkins , J . D . ; P . D . Price , Acting LG . ; L . Beha , Steward ; D . H . Davies , J . S . Harris , VV . Morgan Richards , B . Edwards , E . Jenkins , W . Thomas , E . Williams , R . Whittle , R . Heydock , J . H . Price , and A . D . Webber , Tyler . The very impressive ceremony _ of installation was then performed by Bro . lohn Hemming , and afterwards the
newly-installed Master proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . John Hemming . I . P . M ; Charles Walker , S . W . ; T . Stockwood , J . W . ; J . Herdman , Treasurer ; E . Price , Secretary ; VV . Jenkins , S . D . ; C . E . Perry , J . D . ; Tozer , D . C ; J . J . Gratrex , Organist ; L . Beha , I . G . ; J . VV . Prichard , Charity Steward ; W . M . Richards , Junior Steward ; and A . D . Webber , Tyler . At the conclusion of this business , the Deputy Provincial Grand
Master presented to the retiring Master , Bro . Hemming , on behalf of the lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The present having been suitably acknowledged , and "Hearty good wishes" having been given to the newlyinstalled Master by the numerous visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . A most enjoyable feature in the programme was a drive to Southcrndown during the interim between the lodge meeting and the banquet , and the-visitors greatly
appreciated the arrangement . At five o clock the brethren met at the banquet table , which Mr . and Mrs . Williams served up with great taste and efficiency . The tables were nicely decked with hot-hou _ e plants and cut flowers . The newlyelected Master , Bro . J . P . Hitchings , presided at the banquet . The toasts were of the usual kind , and a most enjoyable meeting was agreeably diversified by some excellent singing . The band of _ the 15 th Volunteer Artillery Battery played during the dinner by permission of Bro . Captain Tozer .
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PLUM STEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) —The installation meeting of the above powerful and influential chapter took place on the 21 st ult ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , and was attended by a large array of illustrious Masons , whose names art as household words
both in Craft and R . A . Masonry , among whom were M . E . Comp . James Smith Eastes , P . Z . 503 and 709 , and P . Grand H . Kent ; Comps . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 , and P . G . S . E . Kent ; W . Weston , Z . 13 ; VV . G . Batchelor , S . E . 79 ; J . Wilkins , P . S . 13 ; and H . De Grey , 13 . Among the members of the chapter present , beside those
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below enumerated as officers , were Comps . C . Coupland P . Z . and P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z . and P . P ! G . P . S . Kent ; H . Butter , I . P . Z . ; D . Campbell , H . Wilson , R . Hewitson , D . C . Capon , G . H . Letton , W . Rees , T . R . Richardson , G . Frost , G . H . Roberts , Joseph Randall , W . Busbridge , J . F . Randall , E . W . Russell , and C . Joll y ( Freemason ) . The previous night a chapter of emergency had been
held at the Lord Kaglan , and there Bro . T . R . Richardson , of the Pattison Lodge , No . gi 3 , was exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . M ., so that upon this occasion there was nothing but the installation to do , and that was done in brilliant style by M . E . Comp . Penfold , P . Z . of the chapter , and P . P . G . P . S . Kent , and M . E . Comp . T . D . Hayes , Z . elect , was placed in the first chair of the chapter , as First Principal for the next twelve months . The
following officers were invested : Comps . VV . B . Lloyd , H . ; Capt . Eugene Siveny , J . ; A . Penfold , Treasurer ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . ; H . Mason , Scribe N . ; T . Vincent , P . S . ; R . Edmonds , 1 st Asst . ; R . I . Cook , 2 nd Asst . ; VV . H . Myers , P . Z ., D . C ; W . . dusto , P . Z ., Wine Steward ; and H . Mabbett , Janitor . A handsome P . Z . 's jewel was presented to M . E . Comp . Butter , I . P . Z ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year .
and he returned thanks most eloquently . A cordial vote of thanks was then presented to Comp . Penford for his services as Installing Officer , and that brother returned thanks suitably . The chapter was then closed , and the companions went to Gravesend , where , at the New Falcon , Bro . Hubbard had prepared for them a recherche banquet . The cloth having been removed , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Health
of the Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Homesdale . " He said they all knew the genial , kind , and yet at the same time zealous work his lordship did for both the Craft and the chapters in the province . It needed not for him to say a single word in the presence of so good a man and a Mason , but he would ask them to show their appreciation of such grand work by drinking the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . The M . E . Z . then rose to oroDOse
the toast of " Bro . Eastes , Grand H . of Kent . " He said they all knew what a good man and excellent Mason Comp . Eastes was , and they all felt greatly honoured at his presence among them that day , because he could see for himself that they were not only dining , but working R . A . Masons . As he had before said , it was a great honour to them to have Comp . Eastes representing , as he did , the Provincial Grand Chapter , among them , and he asked
them to drink the toast with enthusiasm . M . E . Comp . Eastes , in reply , said : I thank you companions very much for the hearty manner in which you have responded to the toast of your M . E . Z . Coming from such excellent companions as those of the Pattison Chapter , I esteemed it a very high compliment . Companions , I have been very anxious to be present to-day , to show you that I feel how much we in the province are indebted to you for the
loyalty , zeal , and good feeling emanating and shown towards us by thc companions of the Pattison Chapter , and I may safely say that there is no chapter or loldge in the province that does better or more faithful service to the province than does the Pattison Chapter and also the Pattison Lodge . Indeed , I may say the same of the United Military Lodge , thc near neighbour of the Pattison at Plumstead , and I sincerely trust that good feeline- and
good service may long continue . The Degree of R . A . Masonry has been very appropriately said to be "the cream " of Masonry , and we know that we cannot expect to have so large a number of R . A . as we have Craft Masons ; nor , indeed , do we desire it , unless we can be sure that those whoiwish to join its ranks fully appreciate its merits , and are prepared to take a deep interest in its welfare and prosperity ; and in that respect I must
certainly say that there is not much more room in the province for fresh chapters , if any , certainly for not more than two or three ; nor do 1 believe that it is necessary , for the very reasons above alluded to , that every lodge should have a chapter attached to it . At Folkestone there is a desire to have a chapter , and a petition had been received at Provincial Grand Chapter from that part of the province asking for one . Now I myself do not think it is absolutely
necessary , there being one at Dover . Yet , if the companions there think so , perhaps it will be better for them to have it . I only mention this so that the companions may think upon the matter well before they urge Grand Chapter for more . As I said before , Royal Arch Masonry is the cream of all Masonry , and I never felt it more than I do to-night , standing here and seeing around me such good and excellent Masons ; and I also
say that I never felt greater p leasure in my life than I do to be among you , the companionsof the Pattison Chaptera chapter that has , as 1 nave often told the P . G . Officer , the largest number of subscribing members of any chapter in the province . Unfortunately things were not so well carried out in some of the chapters as in this ; and when 1 look around me and see'its number , its solidity , its spirit of brotherly love and unity , as evinced in its every action , and
its yearly increase in strength and numbers , I say that it is an honour to the roll of the G . Chapter of the Province of Kent , and that it is a pleasure to myself to represent in it our G . P . Supt ., ' who , I feel sure , will be pleased to hear of what I shall have to tell him of your meeting this day . Bro . Eastes , after wishing the chapter continued prosperity , resumed his seat amid rounds of applause . The next toast was that of "The P . G . L , and the rest of the
P . G . Officers , " and M . E . Comp . VVarnes , in the course of an eloquent response , pleaded for the toleration of the companions on account of a " husk y voice , " for he felt sure that when he had finished talking the companions would be of the same opinion as a celebrated American general , who had conducted his hundreds of thousands of men during the War of Secession , and who happened to be present at a review of British troops at Aldershot , at the
conclusion of which he exclaimed , looking up to the clouds above him , "Thank God , there are not many of them . " Yet he could not sit down without saying how much he thanked them for their evident appreciation of the efforts of the Grand Officers for the success of Royal Arch Masonry in the province . It was evident that the
names of the officers were received with that deep-seated feeling of respect that made it so welcome . They were all proud of their Grand Superintendent and M . E . Comp . Eastes , ancl would always endeavour to merit the good opinion in which they were evidently held by the companions of thc Pattison Chapter . Comp . Butter , I . P . Z ., then rose to propose "The Health of the M . E . Z . " He said they might remember that the previous night he was a .