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the same would undoubtedly have a tendency to make a man much better . Personally he would recall this ceremony when tempted to deviate from the ordinary ways of life , feeling sure that it would act as a strong deterrent .

Other toasts followed , being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . John Wardle P . M . Sec , the J . W ., J . E . Lightbown S . D ., and Edward Boberts P . M . 1469 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , the 21 st ult ., Bro . Jas . Clough W . M . The minutes having been read and confirmed , and no other business of importance having been announced , the lecture on the first tracing board was

given , a nice deviation being made in this instance by the fact that the work was apportioned to the following Officers , viz ., the W . M ., Wm . Mosley I . P . M ., T . M . Brown S . W ., Bev . Jas . Preston Chap ., Wm . Lambert J . W ., F . Townson P . M . Treas ., W . T . Blease Sec , W . Allen Smith S . D ., and others .

After the close of Lodge the usual toasts were indulged in , these being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , rendered by Bros . A . H . Sellers , G . Hardcastle , Saml . Gaskill W . M . 163 , J . Ainsworth 325 , and Edward Boberts P . M . 1459 .

WORSLEY LODGE , No . 1814 . ON Monday , 17 th ult ., the annual meeting was held at the Court House , Worsley , Brother Carl Millington S . W . being installed by Bro . W . Y . Martin , J . P ., P . P . G . D .

There was a large attendance of members of the Lodge and numerous visitors . On the motion of Bro . Potter , seconded by Bro . Dr . Smith , the sum of ten guineas was voted to the Hamex Institution for Aged Freemasons .

SANDOWN LODGE , No . 1869 . THEBE was a strong muster at the Masonic Hall , Wilke's Boad , Sandown , on Thursday , 20 th ult ., for the installation meeting , at which Bro . T . E . Porter S . W . was ably installed into the chair by Brother W . H . G . Gordon P . M .

After the ceremony the newly installed W . M ., on behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge , presented Bro . T . Ford the retiring W . M . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a mark of esteem , and in appreciation of the manner in which he had discharged his duties as W . M .

The business of the Lodge ended , the Brethren adjourned to Bro . H . Childs' for the installation banquet , during which the Loyal and Masonic oasts were submitted and duly honoured .

AUDLEY LODGE , No . 1896 . ON Tuesday , 25 th ult ., the annual festival and installation took place in the Assembly Boom of the Town Hall , Newport , Salop , when the W . M .-elect Bro . W . Bromfield was installed by his predecessor , and invested his Officers .

APOLLO LODGE , No . 2042 . THE installation meeting was held on Monday , 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , when Bro . Henry Bound P M . was installed as Master by Brother John Lane W . M ., and was subsequently presented with a Past Master's jewel , apron and collar .

ST . LAURENCE LODGE , No . 2078 . AT the Masonic Booms , Manley Street , Scunthorpe , on Friday , 28 th ult ., „ the installation of Brother M . B . J . Behreandt as W . M . took place , the Installing Master being Bro . Langbridge P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . During the evening a handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to the retiring Master Bro . Wilkins , by the Brethren of the Lodge .

COWPER AND NEWTON LODGE , No . 2244 . ON Friday , 14 th ult ., the installation meeting was held at the Masonic Booms , Olney , Bro . G . Whitlock being installed . There was a capital attendance of members and visitors from other Lodges , including the Provincial Grand Master Lord Addington .

CYCLING AND ATHLETIC LODGE , No . 2335 . A MEETING was held at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Thursday , 27 th ult ., when Bro . Pearson Chambers was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by the I . P . M . Bro . W . O . Callow .

The W . M . presented , on behalf of the Lodge , to the I . P . M . a Past Master ' s jewel , and to Mrs . Callow a silver tea and coffee service . There was an excellent musical programme , rendered under the direction of Bro . C . S . Kershaw .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at tho Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., Bro . Henry Nail P . M . 1375 Prov . G . Tr . W . Lanes . Worshipful Master .

The reading and confirmation of minutes was followed by the rendering of one of the ancient charges , a general usage in this Lodge . This in turn was succeeded by the raising to the sublime degree of M . M . of Bro . Dr . W . K . Walls , the ceremony being performed by the W . M .

At the festive board , which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bro . Nail W . M ., having acknowledged that given on behalf of the

Provincial Officers , proposed the health of the newly-raised Brother , saying it had always been a custom in the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge to accept only deserving men , for they considered Masonry as something real , and not to be played with , In Bro . Walls they had consequently recognised all the

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qualities required in a new member , and heartily welcomed him among them . Bro . Walls responded , expressing himself as not only delighted with what he had seen , but thankful to the various Officers for the assistance rendered

by them in perfecting the ceremony of that evening . To the young members it was a great advantage to have such an example in good work placed before them , which he , although new , could rightly appreciate . Other toasts followed , pleasantly relieved by songs , recitations , & c .

QUEEN VICTORIA LODGE , No . 2584 . THE second regular meeting was held at the Conservative Club , Cheetham , Manchester , on Tuesday , 18 th ult ., Councillor Samuel I . Mills W . M . This new Lodge has begun under very good auspices , for the summons denoted two ceremonies , and a ballot for a joining member in the person of

Bro . Joseph Howarth , Wilton Lodge , No . 1077 . The ceremonies alluded to consisted of an initiation and a passing , Mr . Harry Simon Hiles , Cheetham , making his advent into Freemasonry , and Bro . John Newell being advanced a step to F . C .

At the festive board the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly interspersed with songs , recitations , & c . A very handsome Founders' jewel had been presented to Bro . Duffin , for the extreme interest which he had evinced in matters connected with the Lodge , and he acknowledged the gift in suitable terms .

OLD PRIORY LODGE , No . 2594 . THIS Lodge , which was consecrated at the Masonic Hall , Nottingham , on 29 th January , by the Grand Secretary , assisted by Colonel William Newton , His Honour Judge Masterman . D . C . L ., and other Officers of the

Grand Lodge of England , met for the first time on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Boom , Beeston . This building has been placed at their disposal by Mr . S . Watson , and has been beautifully furnished , mainly through the exertions of Mr . Harrison , of Malvern House , and the Bev . W . Bodgers .

The Officers present were Bros . W . H . Wright W . M ., F . Farrands P . M . I . P . M ., Dr . W . J . Sprott S . W ., J . Harrison J . W ., W . Millington Secretary , B . J . Jackson S . D ., J . Hampson J . D ., F . H . Newman I . G ., G . A . Greenhill D . C ., E . Flewitt and A . A . Hunt Stewards .

Many distinguished visitors were present from the Grand Lodge of England , and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire . Mrs . Percy , of Beeston House , has kindly presented the Lodge with a beautifully worked Masonic tablecloth . There is every prospect of the Lodge having a successful career .

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Old Boar's Head , Withy Grove , Manchester , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., Brother Jas . W . Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Preceptor . There were also present : —Bros . G . T . Lenard P . M . Treas ., Alf . Hebden

P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Secretary , H . E . Massie acting W . M ., A . B . Taylor acting J . W ., W . H . Jackson acting S . D ., Lowry acting J . D ., C . B . Phillips acting I . G ., J . T . Kenworthy , John Whittaker , E . Whittaker , W . Dewhurst , Walter Marshall , E . L . Matthews , and others . Visitors : —Bros . A . J . Hewitt 287 , and Hurd 815 acting S . W .

Lodge was opened by Brother Massie at 7-40 , and then advanced , when Bro . Dewhurst , who had consented to act as candidate , qualified in the usual way , after which the Lodge , having been opened in the third degree , the ceremony was rehearsed by Bro . Lenard , who also delivered the historical charge , the working tools being presented and explained by Bro . Hebden .

The next meeting will be held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when a ballot for Bros . Walter Cockerham , De Grey and Bipon Lodge , No . 1161 , and A . J , Hewitt , Unanimity Lodge , No . 287 will be taken , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing rehearsed .

FAIRFIELD LODGE , No . 2290 . THE monthly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Tuesday , 18 th ult ., when Brother William Alston presided over a large muster of members , including Brethren from nine different Lodges in Liverpool . At the conclusion of the business Bro . J . Hunter P . M ., on behalf of the

members , presented to the Preceptor Bro . Thomas Vernon P . M . P . G . D . C . three handsomely bound volumes of Gould's " History of Freemasonry , " as a token of esteem and a slight recognition of valuable services rendered to the Lodge during his Preceptorship .

Burdett Coutts (Inst.) Supper And Ladies Night.

BURDETT COUTTS ( INST . ) SUPPER AND LADIES NIGHT .

THE members and friends of the Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction assembled in strong force on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on the occasion of their annual supper and ladies night . Punctually at 7 ' 30 the president Bro . G . Gildersleeve W . M . 1278 , who was faced by Bro . P . M . Smith 933 S . W ., and W . H . Toye P . M . 1278 J . W ., opened the proceedings , the Ladies especially gracing the festive board with their presence . '

After having partaken of an excellent repast , the usual toasts were honoured . The President gave tho Queen , accompanied with the National Anthem . Brother Isaacs W . M . Panmure Lodge proposed the Ladies , being ably supported by Bro . Theman , Panmure , and the toast being acknowledged by Bro . Smith P . M . 933 . The Visitors was responded to by Bro . P . M . Ames , Dalhousie , Brother Rajworde , an Indian Brother , and Bro . P . M . J . J . Hall 1278 .

The Committee was coupled with the name of Bro . Rich . Chitson Hon . Secretary . The evening was spent in an enjoyable manner . Brother Rd . Chitson Biusical Director , assisted by several members and friends , provided an excellent programme . Principal amongst the entertainers were Mrs . F . Toye , Miss Lesa Toye , Brother P . M . Smith , Messrs . Isaacs , Buckland , Taporley , Bull , and Bro . Richard Chitson . The company adjourned at a late hour , having spent a most enjoyable evening , and one which will be remembered as the most successful gathering in the annals of the Lodge ,