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Principles and distinguishing characteristics of Masonry . This finished , Bro . Holland presented to the Lodge , on his own behalf and on behalf of Bro . Tongo , two very handsome bronze columns , which had been manufactured at the works of the latter . They bore the following inscription : —

Brotherly love between Bro . E . HOLLAND P . M ., Albert Victor Lodge , No . 1773 , and Bro . TONGE , of Harmony Lodge , No . 935 ,

has caused these columns to be presented to the Albert Victor Lodge , 16 th February 1894 . A vote of thanks to the donors , proposed b y Brother Threfall , seconded by Bro . Hardcastle , and supported by Bros . Statham and Mosley was carried . At the festive board the toasts were submitted , that of the Visitors heing proposed by Bro . Townson in a capital

speech . The visitors , in responding , spoke of the illustrations which had been rendered that evening , and admitted that they were something unique in their experiences of Masonic work . Bro . Jones said he had witnessed them with feelings of very great pleasure , and he hoped to see the same experiment tried in other Lodges . The evening was pleasantly enlivened with songs , etc . o o o

ROYAL LEEK LODGE , No . 1849 . THE annual meeting took place on the 6 th inst ., at tho Masonic Hall , Bangor , when the Rev . T . Lloyd Kyffin was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The installing Master was J . Lloyd Griffith , M . A . ; Holyhead . The Worshipful Master afterwards invested his Officers . o o o

ST . HILDA LODGE , No . 1887 . THE annual meeting was held at the Lodge Room at the Lamb Hotel , , Wallingford , on the 15 th ult . Bro . Joseph John Gale was installed W . M ., tho ceremony being performed by Brother E . Home P . P . S . G . W . Berks . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the Rev , A . W . N . Deacon on retiring from office . At tha conclusion of the Lodge the annual banquet was held at the Lamb Hotel ; when several visitors from other Lodges were present .

o o o CROOK LODGE , No . 2019 . AT ihe monthly meeting of the Crook Lodge , held on Wednesday , , the 28 th ult ., Bro . Myles Taylor S . W . was unanimously

elected Worshipful Master for tne ensuing year . It is announced that Bro . Samuel Holdsworth P . M ., ex-Mayor of Durham , but now residing at Kidderminster , has signified his willingness to instal the new Master . o o o

CYCLING AND ATHLETIC LODGE , No . 2335 . THE festival of this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., when Bro . J . Lane was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . T . G . Parker , the retiring W . M . Subsequent to the installation a banquet was held at which Bro . T . G . Parkes , the I . P . M ., was presented , on behalf of the Lodge , with a Masonic gold jewel , studded with diamonds , and a diamond ring , as a token of

the . esteem and regard in which he was held by the Brethren of the Lodge . Bro . Parkes replied , and congratulated the Lodge on the successful year they had just experienced , and upon the amicable way in which the Officers and members had worked and supported him . The number of Brethren present was close upon ninety .

o o o BENEVENTA LODGE , No . 2380 . CAPTAIN -A . F . Mulliner was installed Worshipful Master on the 27 th ult . The Lodge is only three jears old , but it bids fair to attain a vigorous and useful career . Bro . Mulliner , who

was the recipient of hosts of congratulations from all quarters , begins his term of office most auspiciously ; and , under his rule , Beheventa is likely to have a happy and useful year . The ceremony took place at a well attended meeting in the Lodge Room at

the Wheat Sheaf Hotel , Daventry , and it was admirably performed by Bro . F . Willoughby , one of the Past Masters of the Lodge . Subsequently the Brethren sat down to a banquet , and during the evening the newly-elected W . M . was heartily congratulated on his accession to office ..

The W . M ., in giving the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , spoke of the great indebtedness of the Province to its G . M ., Earl Euston , who had taken a foremost place hi the Masonry of the kingdom . Only the night before , they were proud to see that the

Earl of Euston had been installing the Duke of Connaught in the Mastership of the Euston Lodge of Mark Masons . They had been indebted , too , in the Province , and in that Lodge in particular , to the fraternal help and guidance they had received from the Deputy P . G . M . Bro . Butler-Wilkins .

Bro . Butler-Wilkins said there were no doubt Provinces with a larger number of Lodges , but there was no Province which could boast of a more earnest or capable Grand Master . : Bro . F . Willoughby gave the toast of the evening , the health of the W . M . He must congratulate the Lodge on having elected so worthy a brother to fill the office .

W . M . Bto . Mulliner , on rising to respond , was cordially greeted . He said he would do his utmost to deserve the good will of the brethren . He was but a young Mason , but he should try to carry out his duties so as to satisfy the desires of his brethren and promote

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the well-being of tho Lodge . In doing what he could to advance the interests of Freemasonry in that district he knew he should have tho support of worthy and experienced brethren , to whom he might confidoirlv appeal for counsel and assistance ; and he knew he could rely on the loyal support of the members who formed the body of the L ^ dge . Whatever their position or degree , they would unite with him in furthering the interests of that Lodge in particular and of Freemasonry in general . -

Bro . Di * . W . T . Knight , with the permission of the W . M ., mentioned that at the Lodge of Fidelity , Towcester , a project had been set on foot , with tho fu } l sanction and approval of the Prov . G . M . and the Deputy Prov . G . M ., for placing a stained glass window in Towcester Parish Church , in memory of the late Bro . G . Osborn , who was the father of Masonrv * in the Province . Bro . Oshor ' n was

initiated in 1837 , was one of the founders of tho Lodge of Fidelity , and he was also present a ; the inauguration of Provincial Grand Lodge , serving as a Provincial Officer in 1846 . The Lodge of Fidelity had itself voted twenty guineas towards the object . He merely mentioned the matter now that the brethren might'bo prepared to assist in thc movement when it was launched . o o o

WIRRAL LODGE , No . 2496 . THE first regular meeting of this new Lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Music Hall , Birkenhead , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Thos . Shaw W . M . After the duties of the Lodge were over the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , served by

the New Restaurant and Catering Co ., Argyle Street . The cater ing was all that could be desired . The musical part of the proceed ings was ably sustained by Bros . G . Proudman S . D . 1013 , and R Parry , the accompanist being Bro . J . Millward Hughes . o o o

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TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE , No ! 350 . THE installation meeting took place at its new quarters , tho Bromley Vestry Hall , on the 14 th ult . Lodge was opened by Bro . Archibald Trew W . M . Bro W . A . C . Lowry was balloted for and advanced . Bro . W . G . Bridges S . W . was then installed by Bro . Geo . Graveley P . M . P . P . G . Sd . B ., & c . After banquet the usual

toasts were honoured . The Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex , Bro . Colonel Cook , said it was the first time he had visited the Lodge , and expressed his satisfaction with the very efficient way

in which every part of the work had been carried out . The W ! M , had reason to be proud of his Officers , also in having the assistance of such a worthy Mason as Bro . P . M . Graveley , who was the father of the Lodge .

Covent Garden Opera House . —The third grand Fancy Dress Ball of this season took place on Wednesd ay , 28 th ult ., and appeared to be more fully attended than on previous occasions . Certainly the number of visitors in fancy dress was larger , and the costumes worn presented greater variety both among the ' male : as

well as the fairer dancers . Among more noticeable novelties were a " Jabez Balfour " costume , composed of gold and silver coins and bank notes ; a charming dress representing a rainbow and waterfall , and a handsome Turkish design denominated " Constantinople . " An eccentric arrangement which could hardly have been

comfortable to the wearer , was " A Village Stores , " while an imitation bronze statue came in for a deal of chaff . The pretty scene of Old Vauxhall Gardens became gay enough after supper and much merriment was caused by the accidental dipping of a couple of the spectators in the fountain . Mirth and jollity reigned

supreme , while the best thanks of the danceis are due to Messrs A . Collins and Neil Forsyth , who kept the space in front of the orchestia well cleared for their accomodation . Mr . J . M . Glover

again conducted his capital company of musicians , and no less than twenty-five dances , some of which were encored , were admirably rendeied . The prizes as usual were a great attraction , but we ' re not awarded until the termination of the carnival .

The Belgrave Dairy Company is urging on the Royal Agricultural Society of England the desirability of taking steps to stop or minimise the sale of separated milk , on the ground that it is ruinously handicapping the dairy industry , and also because the

public should only receive genuine articles . Every effort in the direction of securing pure food is deserving of support , and on that ground , if for no other , we hope success will attend this movement .

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