Consecration: White Rose Of York Lodge, No. 2491.

a new Lodge , but he felt that in Bro . Hunt , whom they had selected as first Worshipful Master , they had the best of all guarantees that nothing would be left undone to preserve its reputation inviolate and pure . He himself had every confidence that everything would be done by the members

of the Lodge to carry out the principles of the Order , and as tho flower that had been taken as an emblem of the Lodge had certain characteristics he relied upon its members to see thafc they wore also characteristic of tho Lodge . He trusted that by the exercise of charity and

mercy tho Lodge would illustrate the beauty of the flower , thafc brotherly love and affection within its walls might exemplify the fragrance , and that its future reputation might remain , liko the White Rose , spotless for ever . Tho Worshipful Master designate , Bro . John Hunt P . M .

P . P . G . D ., was then installed with due formalities by Bro . W . H . Brittain P . M . P . G . Sword Bearer ( England ) P . P . G . W . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : — Bros . T . H . Vernon P . M . S . W ., 0 . F . Brindley J . W ., Joseph Craven Treasurer , William Gadsby P . M . P . P . G . O .

Secretary , William Gunstone S . D ., Carl A . Hahn J . D ., Geo . Wise D . C , William Middleton I . G ., A . N . Tucker and John Stokes Stewards , T . W . Hanforfch , Mus . Bac , Organist , and T . Leighton Tyler . Tho remaining founders were Bro . J .

L . Potts , J . Jackman , J . Eadon , J . Shaw P . M . P . P . G . S . of W ., J . Bromley P . M ., Thomas Collinson P . M . P . P . G . D . of 0 ., and George B . Owen W . M ., with Bro . H . J . Garnett P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and Andrew Macredie P . M . P . G . D . as Hon . Past Masters .

The Lodge having been closed in due form , a sumptuous banquet , to which nearly a hundred brethren sat down , was admirably served by Bro . Turner . The nowly-installod W . M . presided , having ou his right the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . H . Smith , in the absence of the

Provincial Grand Master , who had been compelled to leave owing to an engagement in London . A lengthy toast list was gone through , interspersed with songs and glees

magnificently rendered by the musical brethren from London , together with pianoforte solos by Bro . T . W . Hanforth , Mus . Bac , who also officiated as accompanist . The usual toasts were drunk , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Presentation To Rev. Dr. Lemon.

PRESENTATION TO REV . DR . LEMON .

LODGE Sincerity ' s refectory at Stonehouse Town Hall was crowded on the 13 fch ultimo , the company including upwards of fifty Past Masters , representing the chief Lodges of the Three Towns , the occasion being tho

celebration of the Masonic coining of age of the Rev . Dr . T . W . Lemon , one of the oldest Past Masters of Sincerity , well-known for his readiness to assist in Masonic working , and an ardent snpporfcer | of the Charities of the Order ..

After the work in the Lodge , which consisted of the raising of Bro . F . E . Feaob , and some matters of routine business , the party sat down to refreshment . The loyal toasts having been honoured , Bro . Frank E . Saoh S . W proposed the health of tbe W . M ., whom he said the brethren admired

for tbe excellent and able manner in which he had worked the Lodgo that evening . He was an old Mason , and highly esteemed by the brethren of the Lodge . Bro . George Dunsterville suitably replied , observing that ho had the interests of the Lodge at heart .

Bro . George Hawken F . M . and Treasnrer then submitted the health of Bro . the "Rev . Dr . Lemon , whioh was most cordially received . The large attendance of brethren representing the varioas Lodges in tbe Three Towns was to show their respect , esteem , aud love to a brother whose twenty-first birthday in Freemasonry they

were celebrating . Although Bro . Lemon was initiated nnder the banner of Lodge Sincerity , the ceremony took place in Lodge Metham , who kindly placed their rooms at their disposal whilst their own were undergoing alteration . There was no Mason in the district who had done more for Freemasonry than Bro . Lemon , and

the annals of the Order would bear testimony to his good work , especially in respect to the Charities , of each of which he was a Vice-Patron . He asked them to drink long life and happiness to Bro . Lemon . The toast was drank with magical hononrs . Tbe Bev . Dr . Lemon , in reply , said that to say he had been a

member of the Lodge for twenty-one years was something to be proud of . He was tbe oldest Past Master of the Lodge , with tho exception of the Earl of Monnt Edgcumbe and Bro . T . W . Goffin . The latter was W . M . of the Lodge when be was initiated , and he had received flattering letters from him and Bro . G . A . liae , who was the

Secretary at the time . He trusted tbat what he had been able to do bad been of some benefit to the Order , and that he would be spared to still further work for Masonry . Bro . John Parker J . W " . gave the P . M . s , and Bro . Frank R . Thomas , in response , testified to the zeal and ability of Dr . Lemon , who was held ia high esteem by the Fraternity , and whose gifts to the varioui

Presentation To Rev. Dr. Lemon.

Masonic Lodges were much appreciated . He congratulated Brother George Dnnstervill »* , who waa an older Mason than Bro . Lemon , oh having at length reached tho chair . Through his position ia lifehaving travelled extensively—he had not been able to occupy that position before , and be had proved tbat he waa a W . M . of whom thoy might be proud .

Bro . A . S . Hendry P . M . and Secretary P . G . S . D ., in giving the Visitors , said they were always welcome to Lodgo Sincerity . Bro . J . R . Lord , in response , said Bro . Lemon had distinguished himself in Freemasonry , and Freemasonry had recognised his services by distinguishing him . Bro . Lemon held high honours in Freemasonry , which he thought he appreciated . He appealed to them to

subscribe ) to the Devon Education Fund , which now educated twenty children at a cost of £ 15 each por year , and which fund was maintained by voluntary subscriptions . Lodge Sincerity had a W . M . of whom they might well be proud . Bro . Lemon was wedded to Freemasonry , and they hoped to soon celebrate the silver

wedding . Bro . W . Allsford , who also replied , spoke iu eulogistic terms of Bro . Lemon ' s services to Masonry . Other toasts followed . Bros . Bird , Gouldiug , Clark , and B . A . Roberts contributed to the rassical programme . —Western Morning News .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of ou Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

LOYALTY WITH BREVITY . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAE SIR AND BROTHER , —I quite agree with your remarks of

today on this subject , and have for years been striving to shorten the toast list at annual meetings . I think we have , in York , succeeded in reducing the number to ten , and even this number is , I think , too

large . At the ordinary dinners of the Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 , we have no toasts whatever , and we enjoy ourselves very much without thorn . In fact , I think it would be right to say that we eat onr dinner without tho sensation of an incubus to follow . Why should our dinners be always followed bv a lot of drivel ?

Yonrs faithfully , York , 20 th November 1893 . T . B . WHYTEHEAD .

Among the exhibitors at the National Cycle Show now open at the Crystal Palace , is the British Cycle Manufacturing Company , which shows sixteen machines at Stand No . 51 , together with their patented riding apparatus , ladies' cycle dress , & o . The show will remain open until the 9 th inst .

The Alhambra announces for production on Monday , 11 th inst ., a new and original dramatic ballet in four tableaux , entitled " Don Quixote , " adapted by Athol Mayhew , the dances and action being invented and arranged by Signor Casati , and the mnsic specially composed by M . Georges Jacobi . The elaborate scenery is by T . E .

Ryan , and the costumes by M . and Madame Alias ( from designs of Howell Russell ) . A strong company of artistes has been engaged . The characters of Don Qaixote and Sanoho Panza have been faith , fully modelled after Gustavo Dory ' s famous pictures , and the story of Cervantes immortal work has been adhered to with fidelity .

The Crystal Palace has long been recognised as the finest and most luxurious show place in the kingdom , and this fact will never be more fully realised by the British pnblio than when they visit the National Cycle Show , which will be open from the 1 st to the 9 th of December . Nearly two thousand machines of the newest pattern ,

by the oldest manufacturing firms , who have made a name all over the world , and whose new designs and latest productions are exhibited nowhere else , will be staged in the grand central nave and transepts , with surroundings which leave nothing to be desired in the way of pictnresqneness and beauty . Every branch of the cycle

industry will be represented , and as an exhibition solely connected with tbe sport of cycling , this will undisputably be the grandest on record . The attractive exhibition will be supplemented by vocal and instrumental Promenade Concerts , Plays and Comic Operas , Orchestral and Military Band performances , and amusing Cycling , Variety , and other entertainments .

Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., has left the North to spend a few months at Pau . In his absence from the Province of Durham , the Deputy P . G . M . Rev . Canon Tristram ,

D . D ., has been deputed to take charge , and Sir Hedworth has , in like manner , deputed the Second Proviucial Grand Principal , Comp . J . R . Pattison , of Sunderland , to take charge of fche Provincial Graud Chapter in his absence .

A GBITBBII , ELHCitoir will shortly take place , is the whisper nw going tho rounds of political circles , and eac ' i party are biuy trying to add to the number of their friends ro as to be ready for any emergency . Io is quite riirht to make early arrangements in all business matters , bnt it is a positive duty on every man ' s part to try and secure the blessing of good health . Holl . way ' s Pills and Ointment , in addition to curing or relieving ail ailments , will enrich the blood and strengthen the system .