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Notices Of Meetings.
Caledonian Bailway Lodge , No . 354 . —Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 1 st December , in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Glasgow , under the presidency of Bro . Shaw . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , amongst the latter we recognised Bros . E . Arthur , Mother Kiilwinning , No . 0 , F . W . Burns I . P . M . 87 , J . Morgan R . W . M .
219 , D . Reid , R . W . M . 465 , J . Oliver S . W . 360 , and McCleland D . M . of 403 , Helensburgh . The installation ceremonies wore very carefully rendered by Bro . A . A . Smith I . P . M . 354 , P . G . I . G ., who congragulated Bro . Jas . Shaw on his being installed for tho third time as R . W . M . of this flourishing Lodge ; he proceeded to instal tho following brethren into their respective offices , viz .: —D . Buchanan
D . M ., W . 11 . Caldwell S . M ., A . B . Rogers S . W ., John Harley J . W ., R . A- McLean Secretary , D . Colquhoun Treasurer , D . Leitch S . D ., Thos . Harley J . D ., McKenzie and James Douglas B . B ., J . Coutts D . of M ., C . Rose D . of C , H . Allison S . B ., Wm . Dceks S . B ., John Shaw P . S ., H . Pool I . G ., J . Minnoch Tyler . The Master having retnrned thanks to Bro . Arrick A . Smith for his services to the
Lodge , not only now , but for years past , Bro . Smith replied , and then presented the Lodge with a 3 rd degree maul , which he thought was necessary for the proper working of that sublime degree . The R . W . M ,, in accepting tho gift , said it was not the first they had received i ' rem Bro . Smith , and he believed it would not bo the last , Tho Lodge was then placed under the care of the new J . W ., and the
usual loyal toasts were given from the chair ; Bro . & . W . Wheeler , who was called on to respond for English Freemasonry , said ho was proud to be a Member under both constitutions , and also glad to own himself an honorary affiliated member of 354 ; Bro . Read , Master of 465 , responded on behalf of the Provincial G . L . of Glasgow ; Bro . McKenzie , in an excellent speech , proposed the visitors , and coupled it with the names of the Masters of 87 and 219 . Bro . Barns and
Morgan both suitably acknowledged the compliment , expressing the gratification they felt on being present . The " Press " was given from the . chair , after which Bro . Wheeler proposed Prosperity to 354 , coupled with the health of Bro . Shaw , to whom a good deal of that prosperity was attributable , and he thought the Lodge had done wisely in returning him to the chair for the 3 rd time . Bro . Shaw replied , and a vote of thanks having been given to Bro . Coutts for his services at the harmonium , the Lodge was closed in peace .
" The Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , 1 st of December , at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . W . Knox P . G . A . O . O . W . W . M ., Spearman W . M . 481 acting as S . W ., Rev . S . H . Harris P . M . acting as J . W ., Armstrong Secretary , Armstrong S . D ., Salmon I . G ., Martin P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros .
Hughes I . P . M ., Foulsham P . P . G . S . W . Visitors—Bros . Waller W . M . 1244 , Spearman W . M . 481 , W . Mean W . M . elect 541 , Bell S . D . 155 . Business — The Lodge was opened in due form , by solemn prayer ; two brethren having answered tho usual questions most satisfactorily , were duly passed to the degree of F . C . The Secretary then presented the W . M . ( in confirmation of a resolution
passed at the last regular meeting ) with an address , elegantly illuminated on vellum , congratulating him on the occasion of his marriage during his year of office . The W . M ., in returning thanks , for this unexpected mark of regard from his brethren , hoped that he would be spared to see the Northern Counties Lodge increase and prosper , and that by every act of his , he would endeavour to retain and deserve
the respect and esteem shown to him so practically that night . Subsequently , during refreshment , Bro . Hughes I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., presented him with an elegant marble clock , as a testimonial from a few members of the Lodge , hoping that it would always mark good time and times in his house . Bro . Foulsham F . M ., in a most eloquent address , congratulated the Lodge on having
a W . M . who had won the goldeno pinions of all who knew him ; and also the W . M . in governing a Lodge that knew so well how to appreciate true Masonic worth . Bro . Knos , in returning thanks , was quite overpowered at this further proof of kindness , and although he acknowledged that he had always done his best , still a great deal of his success was due to the zeal of his officers , and the indefatigable help of the P . M ' s . The usual toasts concluded the proceedings .
DrOgheda Lodge , No . 411 . —The regular meeting was held on 11 th November 1875 , at tho Masonic Hall , Drogheda . Present—Bros . Clark P . M . H . K . T . as W . M ., Whitty S . W ., Flinn J . W ., Glenny S . D ., Griffin J . D ., McCausland I . G ., Hannan Clerk Chaplain , Browne Tyler , Ilarbinsou P . M . as Secretary ; P . M . ' s Bros . Dean , Harbinson , and Clarke . Business transacted—Application for charity considered
and granted . Bro . W . II . Irwin was raised to the high and sublime degree of a Master Mason . Bro . E . R . Bolton was passed to the Fellow Craft degree . Bro . John Langley Whitty was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing year ( 1876 ) : and Brcs . Robert Harrison Supple , and Matthew Shaw Preston to be I . G . aud J . D . respectively ; the other officers to be promoted in rotation .
East Surrey Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —A most interesting gathering of the members of this Lodge of Instruction took place ou Tuesday last , the 30 th of November , at the Fox and Hounds , West Croydon , the occasion being the celebration of the animal festival . Bro . Podmorc presided , and was supported by Bro . Sharp , Pocock ( Secretary ) , Geo . Yaxley , Thos . Yaxley , John Close , Ebbutt , Ebbntt inn ., Bignell , Watkinson , Walker , Cook , Cook iun .,
Goodman , Streater , Ridge , Gripton , J . K . 1 'itt , Legg , Haiisworth , Reid , Black , Wisdom , and a considerable number of friends . The repast provided was most ample , and each brother was loud in his expressions of approval . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and the heartiest good wishes were tendered by those present for the continued success of the Lodge , which was announced as progressing most satisfactorily .
Notices Of Meetings.
Vane Chapter , No . 538 . —A convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Comps . S . Pollitzer Z ., Liudus H ., Burmeister J ., Kenoh P . Z . Treas ., Reed P . Z . S . E ., Rev . P . Holden S . N ., Wood P . S ., and Comps . W . C . Parsons , Walters , & c . The Chapter was opened and the minutes
were confirmed . The name of one candidate was on the agenda paper , but he was not present ; tho election for principals then took place , and Comps . Lindas was elected Z ., Burmeister H ., Wood J ., Kench P . Z . Treasurer , Reed P . Z . S . E ., Rev . P . Holden S . N ., W . C . Parsons P . S ., aud Sadler Janitor . The Chapter was then closed , and tho Companions sepa rated . There was no banquet .
St . Vincent Lodge , No . 553 . —The Lodge held an omer . gency meeting at the Kent Maid , Glasgow , ou Thursday , 25 th November . Present—the R . W . M . R . McDougal , R . Hunter S . W ., W . Paxton J . W ., J . Halley Secretary , W . McCleland Treasurer , J . Best S . D . The Master said this meeting had been called to work up the arrears of business , so as to give all the members who were entitled
to it the M . M . degree , and enable them all to tnko part in th » first election in the Lodge . Though one of the youngest Lodges in iho province , their progress would compare favourably with that of the oldest and best established , and he wished tho youngest member to be entitled to the privilege of eligibility for office at tho next meeting . Bio . Shaw R . W . M . of 354 was present , and wished them to pass a
candidate tor him . He was sure tho Lodge would gladly accede to his request , and as he had a very important engagement to attend , he would place Bro . Shaw in the chair , and ask him to perform the second ceremony . Bro . Shaw then , in a careful manner , passed five of the brethren to the Fellow Craft degree . Bro . Fergcrson R . W . M . of St . John ' s , No . 503 Dalnmir , then took the chair , and said Bro .
McDougal had requested Bro . Wheeler of 73 to work the 3 rd degree . Bro . Wheeler then raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason tho following eleven brethren , viz ., Bros . Jas . Groves . W . Butler , W Marshall , J . Prout , W . Anderson , Thos . Weston , W . Campbell , D . McCuiih , A . Smith , and F . Marsh , for the St . Vincent Lodge , and Bro . F . B . Brown for the Caledonian Railway Lodge . The Lodge was then closed in peace and harmony .
^ William Preston Lodge , No . 786 . —The installation meeting of this celebrated Lod ge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at tho City Terminus Hotol , Cannon-street , City . Bros . Augnstu » Braun W . M ., J . Pringle S . W ., W . M . Mansfield J . W ., William Worrell P . M . Secretary , Capt . G . J . Kain P . M . Treasurer , S . D . Lewis J . D ., P . C . Steinmann D . C ., Dr . Cutmore I . G ., and W . Grant Tyler , Ac . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the election meetincr , and he emergency meeting of the 28 th October were read and confirmed .
tTwo brethren were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Mr . J . A . S . Matthews was duly initiated into Freemasonry . A board of installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . John Pringle S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge and installed into tho chair by tho retiring W . M . in a very perfect and impressive manner . Tho W . M . Inwing been saluted according to ancient custom , invested his officers
A . Braun I . P . M ., W . M . Newton S . W ., W . E , Newton J . W ., Capt . Kain P . M . Treasurer , W . Worrell P . M . Secretary , S . D . Ewins , S . W ., Dr . Catmoro J . D ., E . Kidraore I . G ., W . Drake D . C ., G . Newman Steward , and W . Grant Tyler . Bro . W . Newman P . M . gave a notice of motion , " To raise the Initiation fee to 10 guineas . " Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very
sumptuous banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert , Asst .-Grand Pursuivant , returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers . The toast of the W . M . was given and responded to . Bro . B . Horsley , P . G . R . Middlesex , returned thanks for the toast of the visitors , who were—Bros . E . P . Albert
A . G . P ., Dr . Carpenter , Donald King , H . E . Francis , R . E . White , & c . Several other toasts followed . A very elegant P . M ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Braun , for the able manner ho had dis . charged the duties of his office . Bro . Donald King sang some very excellent songs , and capaital harmony was sustained . The brethren separated early .
Boyal Oak Lodge , No . 871 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at the the White Swan Tavern , Hig h , street , Deptford . Bro . S . O . Lewin W . M ., H . J . Tuson S . W ,, J . J . Pakes J . W ., F . Walters P . M . P . G . P . Middlesex , the Treasurer , was unavoidably absent , W . Myatt S . D ., J . Baxter Langley J . D ., G . T . Simon I . G ., and P . M . ' s G . Andrews , W . Myatt . The Lodge was
opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . G . Andrews I . P . M . then raised Bro . J . Croat 1326 , by courtesy of the W . M ., in a very perfect manner . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated , there being ro banquet . The visitors were Bros . J . W . Baldwin W . M . 1423 , W . M . Goss S . W . 176 , W . T . Lover J . W . 1178 , and T . W . Grout 1326 .
Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 . —The installation of Bro . William Hunt P . M . P . Prov . G . D . C . Devon , as Worshipful Master cf the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 of Free and Accepted Masons , took place on Wednesday afternoon , in the presence of a large assemblage of brethren , inclnding a number of present and past officers of the Hull and other Lodges in the district . The ceremony was performed in accordance with the ancient nsuages of tho Craft by the W . Bro . John
Pearson BellM . D ., Past Grand Deacon of England , and D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire , who was most heartily welcomed by the brethren on this his first appearance amongst them since his recent and severe indisposition . He was ably assisted in the delivery of the charges by Bro . E . W . Garforth , Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , and Bro . S Walliker officiated as Director of Ceremonies , while Bro . Dn Pybnrn P . M . presided at the organ . Bro . Hunt having been installed , he proceeded , to invest liia officers for the ensuing year , as follow ;—
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Notices Of Meetings.
Caledonian Bailway Lodge , No . 354 . —Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 1 st December , in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Glasgow , under the presidency of Bro . Shaw . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , amongst the latter we recognised Bros . E . Arthur , Mother Kiilwinning , No . 0 , F . W . Burns I . P . M . 87 , J . Morgan R . W . M .
219 , D . Reid , R . W . M . 465 , J . Oliver S . W . 360 , and McCleland D . M . of 403 , Helensburgh . The installation ceremonies wore very carefully rendered by Bro . A . A . Smith I . P . M . 354 , P . G . I . G ., who congragulated Bro . Jas . Shaw on his being installed for tho third time as R . W . M . of this flourishing Lodge ; he proceeded to instal tho following brethren into their respective offices , viz .: —D . Buchanan
D . M ., W . 11 . Caldwell S . M ., A . B . Rogers S . W ., John Harley J . W ., R . A- McLean Secretary , D . Colquhoun Treasurer , D . Leitch S . D ., Thos . Harley J . D ., McKenzie and James Douglas B . B ., J . Coutts D . of M ., C . Rose D . of C , H . Allison S . B ., Wm . Dceks S . B ., John Shaw P . S ., H . Pool I . G ., J . Minnoch Tyler . The Master having retnrned thanks to Bro . Arrick A . Smith for his services to the
Lodge , not only now , but for years past , Bro . Smith replied , and then presented the Lodge with a 3 rd degree maul , which he thought was necessary for the proper working of that sublime degree . The R . W . M ,, in accepting tho gift , said it was not the first they had received i ' rem Bro . Smith , and he believed it would not bo the last , Tho Lodge was then placed under the care of the new J . W ., and the
usual loyal toasts were given from the chair ; Bro . & . W . Wheeler , who was called on to respond for English Freemasonry , said ho was proud to be a Member under both constitutions , and also glad to own himself an honorary affiliated member of 354 ; Bro . Read , Master of 465 , responded on behalf of the Provincial G . L . of Glasgow ; Bro . McKenzie , in an excellent speech , proposed the visitors , and coupled it with the names of the Masters of 87 and 219 . Bro . Barns and
Morgan both suitably acknowledged the compliment , expressing the gratification they felt on being present . The " Press " was given from the . chair , after which Bro . Wheeler proposed Prosperity to 354 , coupled with the health of Bro . Shaw , to whom a good deal of that prosperity was attributable , and he thought the Lodge had done wisely in returning him to the chair for the 3 rd time . Bro . Shaw replied , and a vote of thanks having been given to Bro . Coutts for his services at the harmonium , the Lodge was closed in peace .
" The Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , 1 st of December , at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . W . Knox P . G . A . O . O . W . W . M ., Spearman W . M . 481 acting as S . W ., Rev . S . H . Harris P . M . acting as J . W ., Armstrong Secretary , Armstrong S . D ., Salmon I . G ., Martin P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros .
Hughes I . P . M ., Foulsham P . P . G . S . W . Visitors—Bros . Waller W . M . 1244 , Spearman W . M . 481 , W . Mean W . M . elect 541 , Bell S . D . 155 . Business — The Lodge was opened in due form , by solemn prayer ; two brethren having answered tho usual questions most satisfactorily , were duly passed to the degree of F . C . The Secretary then presented the W . M . ( in confirmation of a resolution
passed at the last regular meeting ) with an address , elegantly illuminated on vellum , congratulating him on the occasion of his marriage during his year of office . The W . M ., in returning thanks , for this unexpected mark of regard from his brethren , hoped that he would be spared to see the Northern Counties Lodge increase and prosper , and that by every act of his , he would endeavour to retain and deserve
the respect and esteem shown to him so practically that night . Subsequently , during refreshment , Bro . Hughes I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., presented him with an elegant marble clock , as a testimonial from a few members of the Lodge , hoping that it would always mark good time and times in his house . Bro . Foulsham F . M ., in a most eloquent address , congratulated the Lodge on having
a W . M . who had won the goldeno pinions of all who knew him ; and also the W . M . in governing a Lodge that knew so well how to appreciate true Masonic worth . Bro . Knos , in returning thanks , was quite overpowered at this further proof of kindness , and although he acknowledged that he had always done his best , still a great deal of his success was due to the zeal of his officers , and the indefatigable help of the P . M ' s . The usual toasts concluded the proceedings .
DrOgheda Lodge , No . 411 . —The regular meeting was held on 11 th November 1875 , at tho Masonic Hall , Drogheda . Present—Bros . Clark P . M . H . K . T . as W . M ., Whitty S . W ., Flinn J . W ., Glenny S . D ., Griffin J . D ., McCausland I . G ., Hannan Clerk Chaplain , Browne Tyler , Ilarbinsou P . M . as Secretary ; P . M . ' s Bros . Dean , Harbinson , and Clarke . Business transacted—Application for charity considered
and granted . Bro . W . II . Irwin was raised to the high and sublime degree of a Master Mason . Bro . E . R . Bolton was passed to the Fellow Craft degree . Bro . John Langley Whitty was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing year ( 1876 ) : and Brcs . Robert Harrison Supple , and Matthew Shaw Preston to be I . G . aud J . D . respectively ; the other officers to be promoted in rotation .
East Surrey Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —A most interesting gathering of the members of this Lodge of Instruction took place ou Tuesday last , the 30 th of November , at the Fox and Hounds , West Croydon , the occasion being the celebration of the animal festival . Bro . Podmorc presided , and was supported by Bro . Sharp , Pocock ( Secretary ) , Geo . Yaxley , Thos . Yaxley , John Close , Ebbutt , Ebbntt inn ., Bignell , Watkinson , Walker , Cook , Cook iun .,
Goodman , Streater , Ridge , Gripton , J . K . 1 'itt , Legg , Haiisworth , Reid , Black , Wisdom , and a considerable number of friends . The repast provided was most ample , and each brother was loud in his expressions of approval . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and the heartiest good wishes were tendered by those present for the continued success of the Lodge , which was announced as progressing most satisfactorily .
Notices Of Meetings.
Vane Chapter , No . 538 . —A convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Comps . S . Pollitzer Z ., Liudus H ., Burmeister J ., Kenoh P . Z . Treas ., Reed P . Z . S . E ., Rev . P . Holden S . N ., Wood P . S ., and Comps . W . C . Parsons , Walters , & c . The Chapter was opened and the minutes
were confirmed . The name of one candidate was on the agenda paper , but he was not present ; tho election for principals then took place , and Comps . Lindas was elected Z ., Burmeister H ., Wood J ., Kench P . Z . Treasurer , Reed P . Z . S . E ., Rev . P . Holden S . N ., W . C . Parsons P . S ., aud Sadler Janitor . The Chapter was then closed , and tho Companions sepa rated . There was no banquet .
St . Vincent Lodge , No . 553 . —The Lodge held an omer . gency meeting at the Kent Maid , Glasgow , ou Thursday , 25 th November . Present—the R . W . M . R . McDougal , R . Hunter S . W ., W . Paxton J . W ., J . Halley Secretary , W . McCleland Treasurer , J . Best S . D . The Master said this meeting had been called to work up the arrears of business , so as to give all the members who were entitled
to it the M . M . degree , and enable them all to tnko part in th » first election in the Lodge . Though one of the youngest Lodges in iho province , their progress would compare favourably with that of the oldest and best established , and he wished tho youngest member to be entitled to the privilege of eligibility for office at tho next meeting . Bio . Shaw R . W . M . of 354 was present , and wished them to pass a
candidate tor him . He was sure tho Lodge would gladly accede to his request , and as he had a very important engagement to attend , he would place Bro . Shaw in the chair , and ask him to perform the second ceremony . Bro . Shaw then , in a careful manner , passed five of the brethren to the Fellow Craft degree . Bro . Fergcrson R . W . M . of St . John ' s , No . 503 Dalnmir , then took the chair , and said Bro .
McDougal had requested Bro . Wheeler of 73 to work the 3 rd degree . Bro . Wheeler then raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason tho following eleven brethren , viz ., Bros . Jas . Groves . W . Butler , W Marshall , J . Prout , W . Anderson , Thos . Weston , W . Campbell , D . McCuiih , A . Smith , and F . Marsh , for the St . Vincent Lodge , and Bro . F . B . Brown for the Caledonian Railway Lodge . The Lodge was then closed in peace and harmony .
^ William Preston Lodge , No . 786 . —The installation meeting of this celebrated Lod ge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at tho City Terminus Hotol , Cannon-street , City . Bros . Augnstu » Braun W . M ., J . Pringle S . W ., W . M . Mansfield J . W ., William Worrell P . M . Secretary , Capt . G . J . Kain P . M . Treasurer , S . D . Lewis J . D ., P . C . Steinmann D . C ., Dr . Cutmore I . G ., and W . Grant Tyler , Ac . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the election meetincr , and he emergency meeting of the 28 th October were read and confirmed .
tTwo brethren were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Mr . J . A . S . Matthews was duly initiated into Freemasonry . A board of installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . John Pringle S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge and installed into tho chair by tho retiring W . M . in a very perfect and impressive manner . Tho W . M . Inwing been saluted according to ancient custom , invested his officers
A . Braun I . P . M ., W . M . Newton S . W ., W . E , Newton J . W ., Capt . Kain P . M . Treasurer , W . Worrell P . M . Secretary , S . D . Ewins , S . W ., Dr . Catmoro J . D ., E . Kidraore I . G ., W . Drake D . C ., G . Newman Steward , and W . Grant Tyler . Bro . W . Newman P . M . gave a notice of motion , " To raise the Initiation fee to 10 guineas . " Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very
sumptuous banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert , Asst .-Grand Pursuivant , returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers . The toast of the W . M . was given and responded to . Bro . B . Horsley , P . G . R . Middlesex , returned thanks for the toast of the visitors , who were—Bros . E . P . Albert
A . G . P ., Dr . Carpenter , Donald King , H . E . Francis , R . E . White , & c . Several other toasts followed . A very elegant P . M ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Braun , for the able manner ho had dis . charged the duties of his office . Bro . Donald King sang some very excellent songs , and capaital harmony was sustained . The brethren separated early .
Boyal Oak Lodge , No . 871 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at the the White Swan Tavern , Hig h , street , Deptford . Bro . S . O . Lewin W . M ., H . J . Tuson S . W ,, J . J . Pakes J . W ., F . Walters P . M . P . G . P . Middlesex , the Treasurer , was unavoidably absent , W . Myatt S . D ., J . Baxter Langley J . D ., G . T . Simon I . G ., and P . M . ' s G . Andrews , W . Myatt . The Lodge was
opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . G . Andrews I . P . M . then raised Bro . J . Croat 1326 , by courtesy of the W . M ., in a very perfect manner . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated , there being ro banquet . The visitors were Bros . J . W . Baldwin W . M . 1423 , W . M . Goss S . W . 176 , W . T . Lover J . W . 1178 , and T . W . Grout 1326 .
Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 . —The installation of Bro . William Hunt P . M . P . Prov . G . D . C . Devon , as Worshipful Master cf the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 of Free and Accepted Masons , took place on Wednesday afternoon , in the presence of a large assemblage of brethren , inclnding a number of present and past officers of the Hull and other Lodges in the district . The ceremony was performed in accordance with the ancient nsuages of tho Craft by the W . Bro . John
Pearson BellM . D ., Past Grand Deacon of England , and D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire , who was most heartily welcomed by the brethren on this his first appearance amongst them since his recent and severe indisposition . He was ably assisted in the delivery of the charges by Bro . E . W . Garforth , Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , and Bro . S Walliker officiated as Director of Ceremonies , while Bro . Dn Pybnrn P . M . presided at the organ . Bro . Hunt having been installed , he proceeded , to invest liia officers for the ensuing year , as follow ;—