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AVatson Albion 9 , Maidwell P . M . Egyptian 27 , Nicholson P . M . Athelstan 19 . Greasley 47 , Russell P . M . Freedom 77 P . P . S . G . D . Kent , Hymans AV . M . Joppa 188 , Hickman P . M . Joppa 188 , AVilliams Devonshire 591 , Salomons AV . M . Montefiore 1017 , Davia Montefiore
1017 , Hunt St . Paul's 191 , Lazarus P . M . 53 , 93 , 335 , G . IT . Stephens I . G . 1623 , Linging AVestminster 1563 , Bowyor P . M . 15 S 0 P . P . G . D . Herts , Myers 185 , Case 188 , Levi Princo of AVales 671 , Coote jnn . Asaph 1319 , Mnsto P . M . 1349 , AVebb AV . M . 174 , Grammar I . G . 27 , Clynd ' s St . Michael's , Crosswaite late 205 .
LION LODGE , No . 312 . ON Monday , 19 th January , the members of thia Lodge met afc their hall , Whitby , -when Bro . John Stevenson P . M ., acting aa installing Officer , installed Bro . Francis Thornton aa AV . M . for tho ensu-] ng year . Tho following appointments were made : —Broa . AV . G . Lockoy S . AV ., AV . E . AVolsey J . W ., Georgo Farren S . D ., Lieut . AValker
Sfcokesby J . D ., Brookea I . G ., Thomas Harland D . C , J . N . Lawson P . M . Treasurer , J . B . Dale Secretary , Henry Hallgate Organist , T . H . Trueman Tyler . In tho evening a banquet was held afc tho Royal Hotel , the W . M . presiding . The usual Loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given .
LODGE OP UNION , No . 414 . THIS Lodge hold its monthly Installation meeting on Tuesday , 20 th January 18 S 0 , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Charles Oades AV . M ., Samuel Bradley ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., Charles Stephens J . W ., M . J . AVithers Secretary , S . A . Pocock P . M . Treasurer , R . C . Mount P . M . S . D ., F . J . Ferguson J . D ., A . AV . Parry D . C , F . Davis Organist , S . Wheeler I . G ., AV . Hemmings Tyler ;
Past Masters Bros . Hounslow , Long , Smith , Baker , Strachan , AVeightman , R . Bradley Prov . G . Sec . ; Members—Bros . Butler , E . Davis , Higgs , Moffatt , Webb , Hart , Stallwood P . M . 558 , J . R . Hayward , J . AV . Martin , Haynes , Hawkes , Armstrong , Albury , R . Brachir ; Visitors—Bros . Hurley P . M . 414 , Cooper 1566 , Rayenscroffc 1101 , Hester P . M . 749 , Painter P . M . 749 1379 , Cox AV . M . 1566 , Ivey P . M .
Secretary 1101 , Margrett P . M . 1101 , Stransom Treasurer 1101 , Danks AV . M . 1101 , Willoughby 1572 , AV . Ridley S . St . 1101 . Business : The Lodgo was opened with musical accompaniment . Tho minutes of the last regular Lodgo wero read and confirmed . Mr . Arthur Edward Lloyd Oswell and Mr . Frederick Henry Georgo were initiated into Freemasonry , tho ceremony being performed in Bro . Oades '
usual correct and impressive manner . Tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , when the AV . M . resigned his gavel into the hands of the Installing Master Bro . Moxhay , and proceeded to introduce Bro . Bradley S . W . as tho AV . M . elect , and as his successor to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . We have so often had the pleasure of describing Bro . Moxhay ' s beautiful ritual of installation ,
that wo shall only say that he was quite as good , or better , than usual . The Antient Charges having been recited and responded to , and the Lodge having been opened in tho third degree , when all but P . M . ' s retired , the Board of Past Masters waa declared duly formed , and Bro . Bradley was , with the accustomed ceremonies , placed in the chairofK . S ., and proceeded to invest as hia I . P . M . Bro . Oades .
The Lodge was resumed in the third degree , and again to the second and first , after the usual salutations in each degree had been given , under the direction of Bro . Ivey P . M . and Secretary 1101 , who officiated on this occasion aa D . C . The vocal and instrumental music greatly added to the beauty and solemnity of tho ceremonies , the former by Broa . Hounslow , R . Bradley , and Stallwood , and the latter
by Bro . Davis Organist . After proclamations and the excellent addresses by the Installing Master and the investment of Officers , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment to the George Hotel , where an elegant banquet was sefc down to by about fifty brethren . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , each toast being accompanied by appropriate music and
singing . The Masonic Charities waa given by Bro . Bracher , who made a fervent appeal to the brethren to support those noble Charities , which wero the real ornament of the Craft ; he also urged the case of Bro . Leaver , who had faithfully served the office of Secretary of the Lodge for upwards of thirty years , and alluded to the Steward - ship of Bro . Charles Stephens S . W . and Bro . F . Ferguson S . D ., who
would represent tho Lodge afc the forthcoming Featival of the R . M . B . I . During this address tho broken column was passed round , and received tho contributions of tho brethren , the result of which was very satisfactory to the Treasurer . Tho toast of the Installing Master produced a round of applause . Bro . Moxhay , in responding , was most happy in his expressions , giving caution to the newl y
initiated not to be led astray by thoso who call themselves Masons , for the purpose of obtaining the coin out of their purses , and who live upon mendicity ; they should always be referred to tho Almoner , who would see thafc they were nob neglected if they proved themselves worthy ; he also dropped some useful hints to the brethren generally , upon the subject of temperance . The speech was one of
Bro . Moxhay's best . The AVorshipful Master aud brethren of Grey Friars Lodge 1101 waa responded to by Bro . Danks AV . M ., who in a most fraternal manner spoke of tho excellent working ho had the pleasure of witnessing , and expressed his satisfaction afc tho perfect harmony that existed between tho two Lodges , which he hoped micdit
long continue . AVe have not space to give all the toasts and speeches which wero delivered ou this auspicious occasion ; suffice ifc to say , they were all excellent , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most agreeable meeting . The brethren separated afc an early hour , much gratified .
CAMALODUNUM LODGE , No . GCO . THE Installation meeting in connection with the Camalodunum Lodge waa held at Malton on Tuesday , 20 th January . The
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brethren met afc Freemasons' Hall , Yorkersgate , where the ceremony of Installing Bro . A . AV . Walker , of Norton , waa performed by Bro . Samuol King P . M . and P . P . G . S . AA . Tho AV . M . appointed tho following as his Officers for tho year , viz .: —Broa . Rev . AV . G . Chilman ( Vicar of AVharram ) Chaplain , J . AV . Marshall S . W ., T . B . Smith J . AV .,
John Gibson jnn . S . D ., J . B . Nichols J . D ., Robert Hartley Bower Treasurer , J . D . Dodsworth Secretary , James Buoklo I . G ., AV . Newby and A . H . Smithson Stewards , AV . Heckloy Organist , and Kirton AVaudby Tyler . After tho investiture the brethren dined together at tho Talbot Hotel , whero the usual Masonio toasts were duly honoured . Several visiting brethren from other Lodges in the proviuce wero present .
PRIOET LODGE No . 1000 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place afc the Middleton Hotel , Southend-on-Sea , en Wednesday , 21 st ult . The AV . M . Bro . J . 0 . Johnstono P . M . . 0 I . C opened tho Lodge , assisted by hia Officers . After tho usual routine business fche V . W . Bro . S . R . AVigram P . G . C . of England and D . G . M . of tho Province waa announced and received with the honours duo to his rank . Bro . G . F . Jones
AV . M . elect was then presented by Bro . A . Lucking P . M . 160 , P . M . and P . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C , to tho outgoing AV . M . for the benefit of Installation , who proceeded to instal his successor in fche chair , which ceremony was performed in a mosfc effective and impressive manner . Tho following Officers were invested , viz .: —Broa . J . C . Johnstono I . P . M ., G . Berry S . W ., T . F . Barrett J . W ., F . Wood P . M .
P . P . S . G . AV . ( re-elected ) Treas ., J . A . AVardell P . M . 160 , P . M . and P . Z . 1000 , Prov . A . G . D . C . ( reappointed ) Sec , Rev . H . J . Hatch P . M . 160 P . P . G . Chap ., AV . D . Merrittt S . D ., F . D . Grayson J . D ., AV . G . Brighten P . M . P . Z . I . G ., G . R . Dawson D . C , F . Canton and W . AVatorhouso Stewards , A . Martin Tyler . A vote of thanks waa passed to thoA / " . W . Bro . tho Deputy Prov . G . Master for attending the
Lodge , and also to Bro . J . C . Johnstone for his ablo rendering of the ceremony of installation . All business being ended , the Lodge waa closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore proposed and duly responded to . Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram in proposing tho health of tho I . P . M . complimented him on the highly efficient manner in which ho had installed hia
successor , and presented him with a P . M . 's jewel in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered the Lodge as AV . M . during the pasfc year . Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram responded to the toast of the Masonio Charities , and made an eloquent appeal to tho brethren on behalf of thoso deserving Institutions , nnd announced hia intention of serving as Steward for tho Benevolent , and also for the Boya' School , at the approaching Festivals . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to
a close . Amongsfc those present , besides those mentioned above , were Bros . H . Rowley P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . R . Hommann P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . Reeve P . M . 160 , G . F . Collins , H . Sucker , Jas . Girling , G . J . Glasscock S . AV . 1817 , B . Johnston , T . Dickson , H . Beecher , Rev . H . Hayes , AV . J . Chignell , H . Hassell , A . F . Godward . Visitors—Broa . W . Pissey P . M . 60 , P . M . Sec . 1734 , P . P . G . AV ., T . King W . M . 160 Prov . G . P ., C Eltham AVM . 1817 , E . G . Phillips P . M . 95 , H . Jones 1227 , J . A . AVithers 211 , H . Harper J . W . 160 , W . AVhite 179 .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE , No . 1287 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ulfc ., afc Freemasons' Hall , Gfc . Queen-street ; Bros . G . Wesfc W . M ., W . Robinson S . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treasurer , Staton P . M . Secretary ; P . M . 's Bros . Reed , Lancaster , Forbes , and Christie ; Broa . Pellatfc , Kain , Lancaster , Robinson , Hemming , & c . The Lodge waa opened and the minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Hill , Thierry , and Bell
were duly initiated into the Order . Bro . AV . Robinson S . W . and AV . M . elecfc waa presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by the retiring AV . M . Bro . G . Wesfc , in a very able and impressive manner . The following Officers were invested : —Broa . G . Wesfc I . P . M ., Arkell S . AV ., Trebbell J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treasurer , Staton
P . M . Secretary , Owen S . D ., Cleghorn J . D ., Bathard I . G ., 0 . Kempfcon D . C , Rawles Tyler . The Lodge waa then closed and the brethren safe down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . The toasfc of the W . M . waa enthnaiaatically received . In proposing the toasfc of the I . P . M . Bro .
Robinson spoke of tho excellent manner in which Bro . West had performed the ceremony of installation ; in tho name of the Lodge he presented him with a very elegant gold P . M . ' a jewel for the efficient ; manner he had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of office . The toasfca of the Wardens , Visitors , P . M . 's , and Officers , in dno conrse were proposed and appropriately responded to .
Tho Tyler ' s toast was given , and tho brethren separated . Visitors—Broa . Brogg 25 , Reid 72 , Cox 144 , AValbancke 144 , Grove 188 , Gardener 188 , Carter P . M . 141 , Capes 190 , Stacey P . M . 209 , Aronaon 1044 , Burton P . M . 1024 , Klenck P . M . 1339 and 1686 , Rudderforth W . M . 16 G 8 , Payne W . M . 1328 , Storr W . M . 1769 , Bailey 151 , Joyce ( Lewis Lodge ) , ancl Marshall 1585 .
ANCHOR LODGE , No . 1337 .
THE brethren of this Louge met afc the Freemaaona Hall , North ' allerton , on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., to celebrate the annual featival and installation of Bro . 0 . Palliser P . M . the AV . M . elecfc . The ceremony was performed in a mosfc impressive manner by Bro . A . O . Knowles , of Stockton-on-Tees , P . P . G . D . Durham , after which the W . M .
proceeded to invest ' his Officers for tho year aa followa : —Bros . R . Palliser S . AV ., J . Wheldon J . AV ., C AVaistell P . M . Treaa ., W . Stead Sec , J . Stainsby S . D ., R . H . Sootheran J . D ., N . Russell jun . I . G ., E . AVilkinson Tyler , and G . AValker and G . Chapman Stewards . There was a large attendance of brethren from the neighbouring Lodges ,
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Installation Meetings, &C.
AVatson Albion 9 , Maidwell P . M . Egyptian 27 , Nicholson P . M . Athelstan 19 . Greasley 47 , Russell P . M . Freedom 77 P . P . S . G . D . Kent , Hymans AV . M . Joppa 188 , Hickman P . M . Joppa 188 , AVilliams Devonshire 591 , Salomons AV . M . Montefiore 1017 , Davia Montefiore
1017 , Hunt St . Paul's 191 , Lazarus P . M . 53 , 93 , 335 , G . IT . Stephens I . G . 1623 , Linging AVestminster 1563 , Bowyor P . M . 15 S 0 P . P . G . D . Herts , Myers 185 , Case 188 , Levi Princo of AVales 671 , Coote jnn . Asaph 1319 , Mnsto P . M . 1349 , AVebb AV . M . 174 , Grammar I . G . 27 , Clynd ' s St . Michael's , Crosswaite late 205 .
LION LODGE , No . 312 . ON Monday , 19 th January , the members of thia Lodge met afc their hall , Whitby , -when Bro . John Stevenson P . M ., acting aa installing Officer , installed Bro . Francis Thornton aa AV . M . for tho ensu-] ng year . Tho following appointments were made : —Broa . AV . G . Lockoy S . AV ., AV . E . AVolsey J . W ., Georgo Farren S . D ., Lieut . AValker
Sfcokesby J . D ., Brookea I . G ., Thomas Harland D . C , J . N . Lawson P . M . Treasurer , J . B . Dale Secretary , Henry Hallgate Organist , T . H . Trueman Tyler . In tho evening a banquet was held afc tho Royal Hotel , the W . M . presiding . The usual Loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given .
LODGE OP UNION , No . 414 . THIS Lodge hold its monthly Installation meeting on Tuesday , 20 th January 18 S 0 , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Charles Oades AV . M ., Samuel Bradley ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., Charles Stephens J . W ., M . J . AVithers Secretary , S . A . Pocock P . M . Treasurer , R . C . Mount P . M . S . D ., F . J . Ferguson J . D ., A . AV . Parry D . C , F . Davis Organist , S . Wheeler I . G ., AV . Hemmings Tyler ;
Past Masters Bros . Hounslow , Long , Smith , Baker , Strachan , AVeightman , R . Bradley Prov . G . Sec . ; Members—Bros . Butler , E . Davis , Higgs , Moffatt , Webb , Hart , Stallwood P . M . 558 , J . R . Hayward , J . AV . Martin , Haynes , Hawkes , Armstrong , Albury , R . Brachir ; Visitors—Bros . Hurley P . M . 414 , Cooper 1566 , Rayenscroffc 1101 , Hester P . M . 749 , Painter P . M . 749 1379 , Cox AV . M . 1566 , Ivey P . M .
Secretary 1101 , Margrett P . M . 1101 , Stransom Treasurer 1101 , Danks AV . M . 1101 , Willoughby 1572 , AV . Ridley S . St . 1101 . Business : The Lodgo was opened with musical accompaniment . Tho minutes of the last regular Lodgo wero read and confirmed . Mr . Arthur Edward Lloyd Oswell and Mr . Frederick Henry Georgo were initiated into Freemasonry , tho ceremony being performed in Bro . Oades '
usual correct and impressive manner . Tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , when the AV . M . resigned his gavel into the hands of the Installing Master Bro . Moxhay , and proceeded to introduce Bro . Bradley S . W . as tho AV . M . elect , and as his successor to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . We have so often had the pleasure of describing Bro . Moxhay ' s beautiful ritual of installation ,
that wo shall only say that he was quite as good , or better , than usual . The Antient Charges having been recited and responded to , and the Lodge having been opened in tho third degree , when all but P . M . ' s retired , the Board of Past Masters waa declared duly formed , and Bro . Bradley was , with the accustomed ceremonies , placed in the chairofK . S ., and proceeded to invest as hia I . P . M . Bro . Oades .
The Lodge was resumed in the third degree , and again to the second and first , after the usual salutations in each degree had been given , under the direction of Bro . Ivey P . M . and Secretary 1101 , who officiated on this occasion aa D . C . The vocal and instrumental music greatly added to the beauty and solemnity of tho ceremonies , the former by Broa . Hounslow , R . Bradley , and Stallwood , and the latter
by Bro . Davis Organist . After proclamations and the excellent addresses by the Installing Master and the investment of Officers , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment to the George Hotel , where an elegant banquet was sefc down to by about fifty brethren . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , each toast being accompanied by appropriate music and
singing . The Masonic Charities waa given by Bro . Bracher , who made a fervent appeal to the brethren to support those noble Charities , which wero the real ornament of the Craft ; he also urged the case of Bro . Leaver , who had faithfully served the office of Secretary of the Lodge for upwards of thirty years , and alluded to the Steward - ship of Bro . Charles Stephens S . W . and Bro . F . Ferguson S . D ., who
would represent tho Lodge afc the forthcoming Featival of the R . M . B . I . During this address tho broken column was passed round , and received tho contributions of tho brethren , the result of which was very satisfactory to the Treasurer . Tho toast of the Installing Master produced a round of applause . Bro . Moxhay , in responding , was most happy in his expressions , giving caution to the newl y
initiated not to be led astray by thoso who call themselves Masons , for the purpose of obtaining the coin out of their purses , and who live upon mendicity ; they should always be referred to tho Almoner , who would see thafc they were nob neglected if they proved themselves worthy ; he also dropped some useful hints to the brethren generally , upon the subject of temperance . The speech was one of
Bro . Moxhay's best . The AVorshipful Master aud brethren of Grey Friars Lodge 1101 waa responded to by Bro . Danks AV . M ., who in a most fraternal manner spoke of tho excellent working ho had the pleasure of witnessing , and expressed his satisfaction afc tho perfect harmony that existed between tho two Lodges , which he hoped micdit
long continue . AVe have not space to give all the toasts and speeches which wero delivered ou this auspicious occasion ; suffice ifc to say , they were all excellent , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most agreeable meeting . The brethren separated afc an early hour , much gratified .
CAMALODUNUM LODGE , No . GCO . THE Installation meeting in connection with the Camalodunum Lodge waa held at Malton on Tuesday , 20 th January . The
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brethren met afc Freemasons' Hall , Yorkersgate , where the ceremony of Installing Bro . A . AV . Walker , of Norton , waa performed by Bro . Samuol King P . M . and P . P . G . S . AA . Tho AV . M . appointed tho following as his Officers for tho year , viz .: —Broa . Rev . AV . G . Chilman ( Vicar of AVharram ) Chaplain , J . AV . Marshall S . W ., T . B . Smith J . AV .,
John Gibson jnn . S . D ., J . B . Nichols J . D ., Robert Hartley Bower Treasurer , J . D . Dodsworth Secretary , James Buoklo I . G ., AV . Newby and A . H . Smithson Stewards , AV . Heckloy Organist , and Kirton AVaudby Tyler . After tho investiture the brethren dined together at tho Talbot Hotel , whero the usual Masonio toasts were duly honoured . Several visiting brethren from other Lodges in the proviuce wero present .
PRIOET LODGE No . 1000 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place afc the Middleton Hotel , Southend-on-Sea , en Wednesday , 21 st ult . The AV . M . Bro . J . 0 . Johnstono P . M . . 0 I . C opened tho Lodge , assisted by hia Officers . After tho usual routine business fche V . W . Bro . S . R . AVigram P . G . C . of England and D . G . M . of tho Province waa announced and received with the honours duo to his rank . Bro . G . F . Jones
AV . M . elect was then presented by Bro . A . Lucking P . M . 160 , P . M . and P . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C , to tho outgoing AV . M . for the benefit of Installation , who proceeded to instal his successor in fche chair , which ceremony was performed in a mosfc effective and impressive manner . Tho following Officers were invested , viz .: —Broa . J . C . Johnstono I . P . M ., G . Berry S . W ., T . F . Barrett J . W ., F . Wood P . M .
P . P . S . G . AV . ( re-elected ) Treas ., J . A . AVardell P . M . 160 , P . M . and P . Z . 1000 , Prov . A . G . D . C . ( reappointed ) Sec , Rev . H . J . Hatch P . M . 160 P . P . G . Chap ., AV . D . Merrittt S . D ., F . D . Grayson J . D ., AV . G . Brighten P . M . P . Z . I . G ., G . R . Dawson D . C , F . Canton and W . AVatorhouso Stewards , A . Martin Tyler . A vote of thanks waa passed to thoA / " . W . Bro . tho Deputy Prov . G . Master for attending the
Lodge , and also to Bro . J . C . Johnstone for his ablo rendering of the ceremony of installation . All business being ended , the Lodge waa closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore proposed and duly responded to . Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram in proposing tho health of tho I . P . M . complimented him on the highly efficient manner in which ho had installed hia
successor , and presented him with a P . M . 's jewel in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered the Lodge as AV . M . during the pasfc year . Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram responded to the toast of the Masonio Charities , and made an eloquent appeal to tho brethren on behalf of thoso deserving Institutions , nnd announced hia intention of serving as Steward for tho Benevolent , and also for the Boya' School , at the approaching Festivals . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to
a close . Amongsfc those present , besides those mentioned above , were Bros . H . Rowley P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . R . Hommann P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . Reeve P . M . 160 , G . F . Collins , H . Sucker , Jas . Girling , G . J . Glasscock S . AV . 1817 , B . Johnston , T . Dickson , H . Beecher , Rev . H . Hayes , AV . J . Chignell , H . Hassell , A . F . Godward . Visitors—Broa . W . Pissey P . M . 60 , P . M . Sec . 1734 , P . P . G . AV ., T . King W . M . 160 Prov . G . P ., C Eltham AVM . 1817 , E . G . Phillips P . M . 95 , H . Jones 1227 , J . A . AVithers 211 , H . Harper J . W . 160 , W . AVhite 179 .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE , No . 1287 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ulfc ., afc Freemasons' Hall , Gfc . Queen-street ; Bros . G . Wesfc W . M ., W . Robinson S . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treasurer , Staton P . M . Secretary ; P . M . 's Bros . Reed , Lancaster , Forbes , and Christie ; Broa . Pellatfc , Kain , Lancaster , Robinson , Hemming , & c . The Lodge waa opened and the minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Hill , Thierry , and Bell
were duly initiated into the Order . Bro . AV . Robinson S . W . and AV . M . elecfc waa presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by the retiring AV . M . Bro . G . Wesfc , in a very able and impressive manner . The following Officers were invested : —Broa . G . Wesfc I . P . M ., Arkell S . AV ., Trebbell J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treasurer , Staton
P . M . Secretary , Owen S . D ., Cleghorn J . D ., Bathard I . G ., 0 . Kempfcon D . C , Rawles Tyler . The Lodge waa then closed and the brethren safe down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . The toasfc of the W . M . waa enthnaiaatically received . In proposing the toasfc of the I . P . M . Bro .
Robinson spoke of tho excellent manner in which Bro . West had performed the ceremony of installation ; in tho name of the Lodge he presented him with a very elegant gold P . M . ' a jewel for the efficient ; manner he had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of office . The toasfca of the Wardens , Visitors , P . M . 's , and Officers , in dno conrse were proposed and appropriately responded to .
Tho Tyler ' s toast was given , and tho brethren separated . Visitors—Broa . Brogg 25 , Reid 72 , Cox 144 , AValbancke 144 , Grove 188 , Gardener 188 , Carter P . M . 141 , Capes 190 , Stacey P . M . 209 , Aronaon 1044 , Burton P . M . 1024 , Klenck P . M . 1339 and 1686 , Rudderforth W . M . 16 G 8 , Payne W . M . 1328 , Storr W . M . 1769 , Bailey 151 , Joyce ( Lewis Lodge ) , ancl Marshall 1585 .
ANCHOR LODGE , No . 1337 .
THE brethren of this Louge met afc the Freemaaona Hall , North ' allerton , on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., to celebrate the annual featival and installation of Bro . 0 . Palliser P . M . the AV . M . elecfc . The ceremony was performed in a mosfc impressive manner by Bro . A . O . Knowles , of Stockton-on-Tees , P . P . G . D . Durham , after which the W . M .
proceeded to invest ' his Officers for tho year aa followa : —Bros . R . Palliser S . AV ., J . Wheldon J . AV ., C AVaistell P . M . Treaa ., W . Stead Sec , J . Stainsby S . D ., R . H . Sootheran J . D ., N . Russell jun . I . G ., E . AVilkinson Tyler , and G . AValker and G . Chapman Stewards . There was a large attendance of brethren from the neighbouring Lodges ,