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The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Soar answered the questions leading to the third , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Marks acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Soar acting as candidate . Bro . Fennell was appointed to the chair for Wednesday next , to which date the Lodge was adjourned .
PROVINCIAL .
ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 80 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., at Sunderland , the W . M . Bro . George Fenwick presiding , the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham paid an official visit , and tbe occasion was of much interest through the presentation to Bro . Thomas Elwen P . M . P . P . G . P . of a framed photograph of himself , for his exceptional services to the Lodge , of which he was Worshipful Master in 1859 , as v » ell as in 1874 , and he had also been Treasurer of the Lodge for fifteen years .
Bro . Fenwick presented the framed photograph , in an excellent speech , and Bro . P . M . Elwen replied , remarking that he had attended 42 annual installations and 500 meetings of tbe Lodge . Bro . Elwen afterwards asked the W . M . to accept the portrait , to be hung on the walls of the Masonic
Hall . The W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , accepted the picture with much pleasure . At a later stage a pair of gold spectacles , in a handsomely chased silver case , were presented to Bro . T . Elwen P . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , by Bro . H . J . Turnbull P . P . G . W .
Bro . R . Hudson Prov . G . Secretary also bore testimony to Bro . Elwen ' s remarkable interest and attendance at St . John Lodge for over forty years . Bro . Elwen suitably acknowledged | this presentation .
SUN , SQUARE AND COMPASSES LODGE , No . 119 . ON Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., a social evening was spent in connection with this Lodge , in the Lodge room , Freemasons' Hall , College Street , Whitehaven . The gathering took the shape of a supper and dance , and it was largely attended . The supper was heJd in the Lodge room , and the dance in the adjoining room . Upwards of ninety sat down to supper , which
was provided in first-class style , and all were thoroughly satisfied with the spread . The interior of the room had been beautifully decorated for the occasion , the appearance of the well laid tables , together with the surroundings of the handsome paintings and the Masonic emblems , having a very pleasing effect .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., Bro . Herbert A . Owles W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Richard Jackson , Cashier , Manchester , he being duly
initiated by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . H . Yates J . W ., the latter delivering the ancient charge to the candidate . This was followed by the passing to the degree of F . C . of Bro . F . M . Whittle , the ceremony being performed by Bro . R . Alf . Hepworth P . M ., the duty of presenting and explaining the Working Tools devolving upon Bro . R . Simister P . M .
At the festive board the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were agreeably relieved by the musical and recitative efforts of the W . M ., Bros . Ben Williams P . M ., J . H . Studd Sec , F . Simpson , R . Nuttall , Robt . Dottie P . M . 1161 , and Bdwd . Roberts P . M . 1459 . Bro . J . M . H . Blarney P . M . proposed the health of the candidates , the latter replying in a fitting manner . That of the W . M . was introduced by Bro . Robt . Race J . D .
Among others not already referred to , we noticed the presence of Bros S . Gaskell I . P . M ., John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . C ., J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . D . J . E . Williams P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , Fred Walmsley S . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M P . P . G . D . C . Treas ., and others to the number of over forty . Visitors : Bros C . A . Schunck W . M . 999 , G . A . B . Carr 227 , Robt . Surtecs 2064 , and A Hughes 2447 .
LODGE OF SYMPATHY , No . 483 . BRO . William Hawker W . M . presided at the ordinary meeting of this Lod ge , held at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on Wednesday . The offices were filled by Bros . E . Coste P . P . G . R . as I . P . M ,, Orlton Cooper P . M . as S . W ., R . J . Beamish P . G . D . C as J . W ., T . T . Hogg P . M
Treasurer , A . Ronaldson P . P . G . A . S . Secretary , E . Ingram S D ., Spencer Bowen J . D ., C . P . Bowenl . G , C . F . Lavis and Thomas Smith Stewards . There were also present Bros . F . Pettingale , T . A . Mummery , H . White , T . E . Braine , J . R . Holland , G . A . Grant , W . Duneclift , J . W . Prior 147 , J . W . Pilgrim 1307 , Charles Lane 2404 , and many others .
The Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., when the minutes were confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s report was received . Bros . Herbert Andrews and John William Sweet answered tbe questions leading to the second degree , and were subsequently passed as Craftsmen . Bros . Henry William Webster
and Herbert Minton having proved their proficiency were raised to the sublime degree , and took their seats as Master Masons . Both the ceremonies were exceedingly well rendered by Bro . Hawker , who received the approval of the Brethren . Bro . George Alexander Grant , B . A ., was accepted as a joining member of the Lodge .
Upon the proposition of Bro . R . J . Beamish , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge Funds to be placed on the'Worshipful Master ' s list , as Steward ior the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . A letter was read from the
Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst , asking for further subscriptions towards the memorial window oi tbe Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral , which has cost some £ 200 more than was anticipated . There being no other business , the W . M . received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , the closing hymn was sung , and the Lodge was closed .
ST . DAVID LODGE , No . 679 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., the installation and annual banquet took place at Aberdare . The incoming W . M . was Bro . James Thorney , general
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superintendent of the Glamorgan constabulary of the Merthyr division , and a large numbor of visitors , as well as nearly all the members of the Lodge , were present . Bro . Thorney was installed W . M . by Bro . R . Rees . '
After the ceremony the members of the Lodge and visitors dined at the Boot Hotel , Bro . D . Hughes , the host , providing a most elaborate menu . At the close of the dinner the Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
ARBORETUM LODGE , No . 731 . THE installation of Bro . Alfred Butter worth as Worshipful Master took place at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on the 10 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . S . Tinkler I . P . M ., assisted by other Past Masters . There was a large gathering of the Brethren of the Derby Lodges .
A sumptuous banquet was afterwards held , when the usual Masonic toast list was gone through . The musical programme was contributed to by Bros . J . Harold Henry , J . Melroso , W . Lazenby , W . N . Toft , E . Richardson , A . Bambridge , & c .
WALKER LODGE , No . 1342 . THE annual meeting was held on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Pilgrim Street , Newcastle , at which Bro . Robert Anderson S . W . was installed VVorshipful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of Brethren , including a contingent from North York Lodge , Middlesborough , headed by their W . M . Bro . Thomas . Bro . Wm . Anderson P . M . P . P . G . Std . officiated as Installing Master .
Afterwards the Brethren proceeded to the County Hotel , where they partook of dinner . The dinner reflected the highest credit on the manager oi tbe establishment , Bro . Raunaut , so much so that it was decided to forward a special letter to that gentleman on behalf of the W . M ., Past Masters , and other members of the Lodge , to the effect that a better repast could not well be laid before any assemblage of guests . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 . THE last of the installations of the year in tbe district took place at the Masonic Hall , Albion Place , Southampton , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., when Bro . R . Prowse S . W . was inducted into the chair as Worshipful Master . There was a large attendance of Brethren , and the installation ceremony was conducted by Bro . J . G . Jordan , after which the new Worshipful Master invested his Officers .
The after business included the presentation to Bro . Burrow of a Past Master ' s jewel for his services to the Lodge , and Bro . Harding , as spokesman for tbe initiates of the year , also presented him with a Past Master's apron , both of the gifts being suitably acknowledged by the worthy recipient .
A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Jordan for his services as Installing Master , and , Lodge business being concluded , the Brethren sat down to a banquet , admirably served by Bro . Biggs , at which the new Master presided . The usual round of Masonic toasts were honoured , and the proceeds of the charity collection for tbe evening , about £ 5 in all , were devoted to the Indian Famine Fund .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . A REGULAR meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Capt . Geo . Kershaw W . M . After the readi ; iR and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Francis Isaac Bentley , Capt . otb . ( Ardwick ) V . B . Manchester Regiment , Bowdon , and Adelphi Works , Salford , he being afterwards initiated . ¦
Folio ing this , the undermentioned were passed to the degree of F . C , viz ., Bios Surgeon-Captain Stephen Nesfield , Lieut . James Albert Fallows , and 2 'ul Lieut . Alfred John Bailey . Besides those mentioned above , we noticed the presence of Bros . Surgeon-Capt . tin A . H . Smith I . P . M ., Captain T . W . Ashworth S . W ., Surgeon-Captain
J . 3 . K . Fairclough J . W ., Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treas ., Chap . Rev . John W . Challinor P . P . G . C . Sec , Captain Peter Nightingale S . D ., Captain A . Galloway J . D ., Captain Alan Sykes I . G ., Lieut . George Heys Std ., Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M . P . P . G . J . D Major Fred Pratt P . M ., Major J . E . R . Hall , and others . Visitor : Bro . G . D . Brookes S . W . 1009 .
LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . THE regular meeting was held at the Club House , Longsight , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., Alderman Lloyd Higginbottom W . M . The principal business of the evening was that of balloting for and afterwards initiating Mr . Frederick George Anton Ballantine , Cheetham
Hill , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Henry Sbeiird S . W . and W . H . Wilson J . W ., the former delivering the ancient charge , and the latter presenting and explaining the working tools to the candidate .
At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs , recitations , & c , contributed by Bros . Andrew Ellor , Hesketh Meade , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 . The various toasts were distributed as follows : that of the Candidate
was proposed by Bro . G . W . Russell Treas ., the Visitors by the W . M ., the Officers by Bro . Henry Grimshaw P . M ., and the Rank and File by Bro . William Gadd I . P . M ., this latter sentiment being responded to by Bro . J . W . Fitton .
BARING LODGE , No . 2602 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., at Tucker's Hotel , Cromer , the members assembled in large numbers upon the occasion of the installation of Bro . James Lovelace P . M . P . P . G . P . in the Master's chair for the ensuing year . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . R . Fenner P . G . S . W ., who installed his successor in the chair , Bro . J . Francis acting as D . C ., while the charges were delivered by Bro . Hamon le Strange .
After the close of the Lodge the Brethren assembled at the Hotel Metropole , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared , over which the newlyinstalled Master presided .. The usual toasts were honoured .
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The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Soar answered the questions leading to the third , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Marks acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Soar acting as candidate . Bro . Fennell was appointed to the chair for Wednesday next , to which date the Lodge was adjourned .
PROVINCIAL .
ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 80 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., at Sunderland , the W . M . Bro . George Fenwick presiding , the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham paid an official visit , and tbe occasion was of much interest through the presentation to Bro . Thomas Elwen P . M . P . P . G . P . of a framed photograph of himself , for his exceptional services to the Lodge , of which he was Worshipful Master in 1859 , as v » ell as in 1874 , and he had also been Treasurer of the Lodge for fifteen years .
Bro . Fenwick presented the framed photograph , in an excellent speech , and Bro . P . M . Elwen replied , remarking that he had attended 42 annual installations and 500 meetings of tbe Lodge . Bro . Elwen afterwards asked the W . M . to accept the portrait , to be hung on the walls of the Masonic
Hall . The W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , accepted the picture with much pleasure . At a later stage a pair of gold spectacles , in a handsomely chased silver case , were presented to Bro . T . Elwen P . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , by Bro . H . J . Turnbull P . P . G . W .
Bro . R . Hudson Prov . G . Secretary also bore testimony to Bro . Elwen ' s remarkable interest and attendance at St . John Lodge for over forty years . Bro . Elwen suitably acknowledged | this presentation .
SUN , SQUARE AND COMPASSES LODGE , No . 119 . ON Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., a social evening was spent in connection with this Lodge , in the Lodge room , Freemasons' Hall , College Street , Whitehaven . The gathering took the shape of a supper and dance , and it was largely attended . The supper was heJd in the Lodge room , and the dance in the adjoining room . Upwards of ninety sat down to supper , which
was provided in first-class style , and all were thoroughly satisfied with the spread . The interior of the room had been beautifully decorated for the occasion , the appearance of the well laid tables , together with the surroundings of the handsome paintings and the Masonic emblems , having a very pleasing effect .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., Bro . Herbert A . Owles W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Richard Jackson , Cashier , Manchester , he being duly
initiated by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . H . Yates J . W ., the latter delivering the ancient charge to the candidate . This was followed by the passing to the degree of F . C . of Bro . F . M . Whittle , the ceremony being performed by Bro . R . Alf . Hepworth P . M ., the duty of presenting and explaining the Working Tools devolving upon Bro . R . Simister P . M .
At the festive board the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were agreeably relieved by the musical and recitative efforts of the W . M ., Bros . Ben Williams P . M ., J . H . Studd Sec , F . Simpson , R . Nuttall , Robt . Dottie P . M . 1161 , and Bdwd . Roberts P . M . 1459 . Bro . J . M . H . Blarney P . M . proposed the health of the candidates , the latter replying in a fitting manner . That of the W . M . was introduced by Bro . Robt . Race J . D .
Among others not already referred to , we noticed the presence of Bros S . Gaskell I . P . M ., John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . C ., J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . D . J . E . Williams P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , Fred Walmsley S . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M P . P . G . D . C . Treas ., and others to the number of over forty . Visitors : Bros C . A . Schunck W . M . 999 , G . A . B . Carr 227 , Robt . Surtecs 2064 , and A Hughes 2447 .
LODGE OF SYMPATHY , No . 483 . BRO . William Hawker W . M . presided at the ordinary meeting of this Lod ge , held at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on Wednesday . The offices were filled by Bros . E . Coste P . P . G . R . as I . P . M ,, Orlton Cooper P . M . as S . W ., R . J . Beamish P . G . D . C as J . W ., T . T . Hogg P . M
Treasurer , A . Ronaldson P . P . G . A . S . Secretary , E . Ingram S D ., Spencer Bowen J . D ., C . P . Bowenl . G , C . F . Lavis and Thomas Smith Stewards . There were also present Bros . F . Pettingale , T . A . Mummery , H . White , T . E . Braine , J . R . Holland , G . A . Grant , W . Duneclift , J . W . Prior 147 , J . W . Pilgrim 1307 , Charles Lane 2404 , and many others .
The Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., when the minutes were confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s report was received . Bros . Herbert Andrews and John William Sweet answered tbe questions leading to the second degree , and were subsequently passed as Craftsmen . Bros . Henry William Webster
and Herbert Minton having proved their proficiency were raised to the sublime degree , and took their seats as Master Masons . Both the ceremonies were exceedingly well rendered by Bro . Hawker , who received the approval of the Brethren . Bro . George Alexander Grant , B . A ., was accepted as a joining member of the Lodge .
Upon the proposition of Bro . R . J . Beamish , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge Funds to be placed on the'Worshipful Master ' s list , as Steward ior the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . A letter was read from the
Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst , asking for further subscriptions towards the memorial window oi tbe Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral , which has cost some £ 200 more than was anticipated . There being no other business , the W . M . received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , the closing hymn was sung , and the Lodge was closed .
ST . DAVID LODGE , No . 679 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., the installation and annual banquet took place at Aberdare . The incoming W . M . was Bro . James Thorney , general
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superintendent of the Glamorgan constabulary of the Merthyr division , and a large numbor of visitors , as well as nearly all the members of the Lodge , were present . Bro . Thorney was installed W . M . by Bro . R . Rees . '
After the ceremony the members of the Lodge and visitors dined at the Boot Hotel , Bro . D . Hughes , the host , providing a most elaborate menu . At the close of the dinner the Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
ARBORETUM LODGE , No . 731 . THE installation of Bro . Alfred Butter worth as Worshipful Master took place at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on the 10 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . S . Tinkler I . P . M ., assisted by other Past Masters . There was a large gathering of the Brethren of the Derby Lodges .
A sumptuous banquet was afterwards held , when the usual Masonic toast list was gone through . The musical programme was contributed to by Bros . J . Harold Henry , J . Melroso , W . Lazenby , W . N . Toft , E . Richardson , A . Bambridge , & c .
WALKER LODGE , No . 1342 . THE annual meeting was held on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Pilgrim Street , Newcastle , at which Bro . Robert Anderson S . W . was installed VVorshipful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of Brethren , including a contingent from North York Lodge , Middlesborough , headed by their W . M . Bro . Thomas . Bro . Wm . Anderson P . M . P . P . G . Std . officiated as Installing Master .
Afterwards the Brethren proceeded to the County Hotel , where they partook of dinner . The dinner reflected the highest credit on the manager oi tbe establishment , Bro . Raunaut , so much so that it was decided to forward a special letter to that gentleman on behalf of the W . M ., Past Masters , and other members of the Lodge , to the effect that a better repast could not well be laid before any assemblage of guests . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 . THE last of the installations of the year in tbe district took place at the Masonic Hall , Albion Place , Southampton , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., when Bro . R . Prowse S . W . was inducted into the chair as Worshipful Master . There was a large attendance of Brethren , and the installation ceremony was conducted by Bro . J . G . Jordan , after which the new Worshipful Master invested his Officers .
The after business included the presentation to Bro . Burrow of a Past Master ' s jewel for his services to the Lodge , and Bro . Harding , as spokesman for tbe initiates of the year , also presented him with a Past Master's apron , both of the gifts being suitably acknowledged by the worthy recipient .
A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Jordan for his services as Installing Master , and , Lodge business being concluded , the Brethren sat down to a banquet , admirably served by Bro . Biggs , at which the new Master presided . The usual round of Masonic toasts were honoured , and the proceeds of the charity collection for tbe evening , about £ 5 in all , were devoted to the Indian Famine Fund .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . A REGULAR meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Capt . Geo . Kershaw W . M . After the readi ; iR and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Francis Isaac Bentley , Capt . otb . ( Ardwick ) V . B . Manchester Regiment , Bowdon , and Adelphi Works , Salford , he being afterwards initiated . ¦
Folio ing this , the undermentioned were passed to the degree of F . C , viz ., Bios Surgeon-Captain Stephen Nesfield , Lieut . James Albert Fallows , and 2 'ul Lieut . Alfred John Bailey . Besides those mentioned above , we noticed the presence of Bros . Surgeon-Capt . tin A . H . Smith I . P . M ., Captain T . W . Ashworth S . W ., Surgeon-Captain
J . 3 . K . Fairclough J . W ., Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treas ., Chap . Rev . John W . Challinor P . P . G . C . Sec , Captain Peter Nightingale S . D ., Captain A . Galloway J . D ., Captain Alan Sykes I . G ., Lieut . George Heys Std ., Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M . P . P . G . J . D Major Fred Pratt P . M ., Major J . E . R . Hall , and others . Visitor : Bro . G . D . Brookes S . W . 1009 .
LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . THE regular meeting was held at the Club House , Longsight , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., Alderman Lloyd Higginbottom W . M . The principal business of the evening was that of balloting for and afterwards initiating Mr . Frederick George Anton Ballantine , Cheetham
Hill , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Henry Sbeiird S . W . and W . H . Wilson J . W ., the former delivering the ancient charge , and the latter presenting and explaining the working tools to the candidate .
At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs , recitations , & c , contributed by Bros . Andrew Ellor , Hesketh Meade , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 . The various toasts were distributed as follows : that of the Candidate
was proposed by Bro . G . W . Russell Treas ., the Visitors by the W . M ., the Officers by Bro . Henry Grimshaw P . M ., and the Rank and File by Bro . William Gadd I . P . M ., this latter sentiment being responded to by Bro . J . W . Fitton .
BARING LODGE , No . 2602 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., at Tucker's Hotel , Cromer , the members assembled in large numbers upon the occasion of the installation of Bro . James Lovelace P . M . P . P . G . P . in the Master's chair for the ensuing year . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . R . Fenner P . G . S . W ., who installed his successor in the chair , Bro . J . Francis acting as D . C ., while the charges were delivered by Bro . Hamon le Strange .
After the close of the Lodge the Brethren assembled at the Hotel Metropole , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared , over which the newlyinstalled Master presided .. The usual toasts were honoured .