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W . Tew P . G . D . of England , and W . Deputy P . G . M . Bro . H . Smith , and the P . G . Offbers Present and Past . The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , said that the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was never in a finer condition of prosperity than now . The largest proportion of Lodges had already sent in their returns , from whioh it

appeared that there were a larger number of Freemasons in the province than he had ever known to be the case in the twenty-three years during whioh he had been connected with the province . He had the honour to be present at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in London , nnder the presidency of the

Marquis of Hertford . He was prond to find himself so well sup . ported by Stewards from West Yorkshire , when the announcement was made that the province had contributed to the funds of the Institution the magnificent sum of about £ 735 , the second largest amount that had been sent up from the Provinces . There were many

candidates for that admirable charity , and he believed that West Yorkshire would be always found supporting their candidates , both by their votes and their purse , to the best of their ability . He alluded to the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge afc Sheffield , on fche 14 th of April next , when business of great importance was to ba dealt with ,

and he hoped the Leeds brethren in large numbers would be present . Freemasonry was in a very flourishing condition in Leeds , and he hoped to see the day when all tbe eight Lodges of the town would meet under one roof . He hoped Freemasonry wonld always thrive

in Leeds , and that all the brethren would work together in harmony , with one great object in view , namely , brotherly love , relief , and truth . In conclusion , he called upon the brethren nofc to forget the late P . G . M ., Bro . Sir H . Edwards , who was lying on a bed of sickness . It was their bounden duty to remember one who had done so

nobly in the past , and to express the hope that he might be long spared . The Prov . G . M . then gave the initiate's toast , which was received with enthusiasm . Bro . G . W . Balfour , M . P ., in returning thanks , said that he had discovered thafc though not building in a

material sense they were Masons in a spiritual sense , and he rejoiced to think that he had become a member of that great body . He trusted to remain not merely a sleeping partner , but an active member of the great society , and in due time to merit the kind and cordial reception they had accorded to him . Other toasts followed .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

ON Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., an emergency meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviour-gate , York . The W . M . and brethren of the Falcon Lodge , Thirsk , had expressed a desire to visit the Eboracum Lodge for the purpose of exchanging fraternal courtesies and seeing the working of the Lodge , and accordingly a special meeting was arranged for their convenience . The

Lodge having been opened , the chair was taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W ., in the absence of Bro . A . T . B . Turner W . M ., who is in bad health . There were present also Bros . J . Blenkir , P . M . as I . P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., Geo . Ayre P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . Brown S . W ., Geo . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer P . P . G . O . as J . W ., J . Kay

Secretary , S . J . Dalton S . D ., W . Lackenby J . D ., W . Storey Steward , W . Stephenson I . G ., P . Pearson and J . D . Irving Assistant Stewards , J . Hall Tyler , W . T . Nance , W . B . Dyson , J . W . Blenkin , J . E . Wilkinson , H . Mennell , W . G . Carter , W . Sharp , C . Tnff , W . Routledge , Geo . Hebblethwaite , T . Horsley , B . Stephenson , and H . Shonksmith j

and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . Kirby P . M . 2 . 36 , Major McGachen P . M . 1991 , R . 0 . Faukner , S . G . Crummack , T . Watkin . son , J . Bisoorob 236 , and G . Manton 279 . The W . M . and brethren of the Falcon Lodge , 1416 , were announced , entered the room , and took their places to the nnmber of 11 , including Bros . Z . Wright W . M ., Dr .

Longford S . W ., Dr . Hartley J . W ., J . T . Hansell Secretary , T . J . Wi ! - kinson P . M . aud Treasurer , C . Greenside * P . M ., Rev . B . Richardson J . D ., Rev . Canon Camidge P . M . P . P . G . C . Chap ., F . R . Hansell D . C , W . W . Hall I . G ., and J . S . Farmery Tyler . Bro . Whytehead welcorned the Visitors in the name of the Lodge , expressed regret at the

absence of tbe W . M ., and hoped that the practice of interchanging visits between Lodges would become more frequent . Bro . Z . Wright replied , expressing the pleasure it gave himself aud his brethren to be present . Bro . Blenkin P . M . then took the chair , and proceeded to initiate a candidate who had been balloted for at tbe last regular

Lodge , and subsequently Bro . Whytehead resumed the chair , and initiated a second candidate , the charge being given by the Senior Warden . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , the arrival waa announced of Bro . Rev . Canon Tristram Grand Chaplain and D . P . G . M . of Durham , and that distinguished brother was introduced

by a deputation under tho direction of Bro . Ayre P . M . as D . C , and was saluted . At the request of the Visitors , the Lodgo was then raised to the second and third degrees , and again lowered , after which Bro . T . B . Whytehead said that , as usual , he had a pleasant duty to perform , namely , to present to the Lodge more gifts on tho part of

its members . Bro . G . Lamb had done a quantity of painting , staining , & c , for the Lodge on entering its now premises , and had forwarded fco the Treasurer a receipted bill for tho whole amonut . Bro , Shonksmith had presented a quantity of glasses , engraved with Masonic emblems and the nurnher of the Lodge . Bro . W . Stephenson

had given a set of match trays for the smok" room table , and three antique goblets engraved with Masonic emblems ; and he himself begged to present to the library tho Abbe Barrnel ' s " History of Jacobinism , " in fonr volumes . Votes of thanks wore passed for the ? o gifts and the Lodge was chscrl with " hearty good wishes . " Tho

brethren then adjourned to the suppf-r mnni , the capacity of which was tried to its utmost limit * - * . An excellent snpper had been provided by the Tyler , to which justice was done , and after the wreck had been removed the usual loyal toasts were given . Bro . T . B .

Whytehead gave tht- toast of the Falcons . He said for some yeais it had been an atmnil pleasure tn him to visit Thirsk afc a certain period and to instal the Worshipfnl Masters of the Falco 1 Lodge , whom he regarded as his Masonic children , the youngest of whom he was pleased to see smiling on his left . The Falcon Lodge had shown

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marvellous activity considering its dimensions and locality . It had a beautiful little hall of its own and did goo 1 and intelligent wo >* k in Masonry . He hoped that they had that nighb inaugurated in York a new feature in the way of Masonic visiting , which would be continued and extended . Bro . Z . Wright responded , saying how gratified he

aud his brethren had been in wituessing the clean working of the Eboracum Lodge , and how much surprise they had felfc at the beautiful details of the furniture and the general excellence of tho new promises . He said that the Falcon Lodge had not as much work on hand as their entertainers , but they kept their working tools in good

order , and ready to work up any good material that was presented to them . Bro . Canon Camidge proposed Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , and referred to his early friendship with Bro . Whytehead , when as schoolfellows they often rowed up the river Ouse against stream and wind . Now , however , thev were embarked on tbe stream

of Masonry , with both wind and stream in their favour , and he trusted that the voyage so auspiciously begun would continue as happily . He congratulated the Eboracum Lodge upon its success and the good work ifc was doing , and concluded by spaaking in the highest terms of Freemasonry , its value to society , and its influence

on the happiness of mankind . Th * " ) toisfc was responded fco by Bro . J . Blenkin P . M . The toasfc of the Visitors was given by Bro . W . Brown S . W ., and responded to by Bro . G . Kirby P . M . Bro . J . T . Seller P . M . proposed the Officers of the Lodge , and Bro . G . Balmford P . M . and Treasnrer responded . Bro . W . B . Dyson gave the Health

of the Candidates , and both of them responded . Bro . Whytehead gave the Masonio Charities , and spoke of the work done by the L ldge in that direction , which had been mainly owing to the efforts of their Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., whom he had hoped to have seen

amongst them that evening . Bro . T . Horsley responded , and after the Tyler ' s toast the meeting broke up . Dnring the evening several songs were given by Bros . G . Kirby P . M ., Major McGachen P . M ., J . E . Wilkinson , H . Mennell , and others .

Old England Lodge, No. 1790.

OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 .

IN consequence of a fire which occurred at the Club adjoining the Masonic Hall , Thornton Heath , the regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the White Hart , Abchurch-lane , on the 4 th March . Broa . H . Baber W . M ., W . H . Ranson S . W ., C . Tarry J . W ., W . Fonlsham P . M . Treasurer , H . M . Hobbs Secretary , F . T . Ridpath S . D ., J .

Kilvington J . D ., W . Best and C . A . Wadsworth Stewards , F . C . Pascall P . M ., 0 . Daniel P . M . 65 , H . E . Philps , and W . Lane Tyler . Lodge having been opened , the Secretary read the dispensation from the M . W . the Grand Master , authorising the Lodge to meet at the above address . Bro . Philps was passed to the second degree . Great

regret was expressed by the brethren at the fire , which had takpn place on the previous Tuesday , whereby the regalia of the Lodge had been destroyed , and the furniture and fit-Mugs injured , but abnva all afc the loss of the oil painting of Bro . W . Foulsham , which had been presented to the Lodgo at the February meeting . A henrty

vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minntes , and sent to Bro . T . Turquand Fillan , W . M . of the Langton Lodge , for allowing tho use of the furniture and reiralia of the Langton Lodge of Instruction , and to Bro . G . Anderson P . G . S ., afc whose premises the meeting was held . After some other business Lolge was closed in perfect harmony .

Prince Edward Of Saxe-Weimar Lodge, No. 1903.

PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 .

TE 1 E monthly meeting of this Lodge was largely attended , on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., among those present being Bros . H . Long W . M ., William Royston Pike J . W ., A . L . Emannel Secretary , G . Backer Treasurer , W . Maybonr J . D ., G . Sylvester Organist , W . C . Ford , J . Elv ( rston , T . Page , A . Austin , J . Gieve , E . Hill , E . H . Bayley ,

0 . Reader , F . Bevis , J . Johns , and J . Gait . The visitors were Bro E . Goble Provincial Gra-d Secretary , E . Nayler Provincial Grand Steward , J . Wallingford , J . W . Gieve , J . Wedlock , W . Clarke , A . A > h !* y , G . Grant , G . Barnden , R . H . Jee , G . F . Brown , and P . H . Emanuel . After the Lodge was closed the brethren par-ook of a

banquefc well served by Bro . Maybonr . The Loyal and Masonic toasts having been dnly honoured , Bro . Long , who presided , said he had a most pleasing duty to perform , the most pleasing during his year of office . Ifc was fco make a presentation fco Bro . Emanuel , their honorary Secretary . Bro . Emanuel , like mauy others , had "tied "

himself np . The members thought they should mark that event . He was connected with several societies in the town , all of whioh had recognised the great event of hi .- * life . Tho erethren had therefore met together that evening to present Bro . Emannel with a handsome Dresden China clock and pair of candelabra to match , and hoped he

would live for many years with his wife , aud have some little ones about him , who in the coming by-and-bye wonld be able to look on the presentation with love and pride . Bro . Emannel had been a most hardworking and zealous Secretary , and had always evinced an interest iu the welfare of the Lodge . Might the One above spare him

fco be amongst them for many years . Bro . Emanuel , who was enthusiastically received , thanked the W . M . for the presentation , made on behalf of himself and the brethren , of such a handsome marriage gift . Ho was connected with many societies , all of which had recognised his humble services , but he could assure the brathren that

none were more appreciated than the one received that evening from many dear brethren , whose friendship he thoroughly appreciated . llo-anling his marriage , ho felt he had done a wise and sensible thing , and hoped that ho might be spared amongst them for many

years t > come . He had had a good example set him in Masonry by his tiro esteemed father , and he assured the brethren that if ifc was th t * -. till , ho would always officiate as Secretary with that faithfulness : and zeal !¦•¦ had hitherto . Beneath the base of the clock was a silver plate bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . A . L . Emanuel , on his * marriage , by the members