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opened in the second and third degrees , and closed down to the first . The initiate of the evening was then re-admitted . Bro . P . M . Laver reported that , he had paid over to a distressed brother the amount of £ 2 2 s which had been voted at last meeting . After other routine business , Lodge was dosed . The brethren afterwards partook of light refreshment , and spent an hour in social converse .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bro . Wardell W . M ., Polak S W ., Smyth J . W ., Lovelock S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Clark I . O ., Dallas Sec . Smyth Treas ., P . M . Brasted Preceptor ; Bros . Wyman , Christian , Collins , Weige , Forss , J . Lorkin , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutos of last meeting confirmed . The W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Carr as candidate .

Bro . Carr answered questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bros . C . Lorkin worked the first section of the leoture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed to the first degree . Bros . C . Lorkin worked the first and second sections of the Lecture , asssisted by tbe members . Bro . Polak was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening . The Annual Gupper will take place on the 25 th iust . ' at eight o ' olock precisely .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —There was only a thin attendance at the Spread Jhgle Hotel , Waudsworth , on Tuesday . This is to be regretted , as the Lodge has an able and willing Preceptor in Bro . J . G . Carter , and is also now in possession of a complete set of working tools . The brethren present were : — Bros . J . Frost W . M ., A . N . Newens S . W ., J . J . Holland J . W ., P . V .

Denham S . D ., W . A . Morgan I . G ., A . B . Blackmore , F . Reed , and A . A . Denham , & c . Bro . Frost was complimented for his working of the first degree , with Bro . Blackmore as candidate . The W . M . 's chair was then taken by Bro . W . A . Morgan ( the W . M . of 1044 ) , who ably rehearsed the second and third degrees , Bros . Blaokmore and Reed being the candidates . Bro . A . N . Newens was unanimously chosen W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

Gilbert Greenhall Lodgo , No . 1250 . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonio Rooms , Sankey-streot , Warrington , on Tuesday tho 11 th inst . Present . —Bros . D . W . Finney P . G . S . W . M ., T . Auckland S . W ., T . Sutton J . W ., Spencer Wallhead Sec , J . H . Galloway Treas ., T . Hnichinson J . D ., W . Bolton as I . G ., W . H . Cropper Organist , T . Domville Tyler . Pa 3 t Masters Bros . P . J .

Edelston , R . Brierly , W . S . Hawkins , W . Richardson , and Bros . J . Smethurst , J . R . Jones , J . O'Brien , J . Baird , A . Potter , W . H . Jenkins , J . Hannah , Geo . Mackey , F . Wall , W . Reid , F . Massey , W . Taylor , A . F . G . Potter , A . G . Webster , T . Barber , J . Farrington , & o . Visitors : —T . Jones 241 , S . M . Davies FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer , and the minutes of last

regular meeting were read and ratified . The W . M . informed the brethren of the progress made by the committee appointed to further the means of attaining a new Masonio temple or hall in Warrington . Matters of a private nature were discussed , and a sum of two guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge for a benevolent purpose , in which was exhibited the generous disposition of the brethren and

thus realising the universal aspect of Masonic benevolence . The business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren , by request of the W . M ., adjourned to supper . The repast was well served , and every brother was amply provided with those good things which makes the recipient truly thankful . After grace , the cloth was removed and the W . M . proposed the toast

of the Queen ; followed by that of H . R . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family ; both toasts were duly and loyally honoured . The next toast which Bro . Finney had the pleasuro to propose related to the Sovereign Head of the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and it m- ? t with a cordial reception . The W . M . had now the gratification of directing the brethren to their own Province ;

without making a speech , he would briefly call the attention of those present to the nobleman who ruled over their Province . It was cheering that the appreciation of the brethren for the services of Prov . Grand Officers was well deserved , therefore tho W . M . called upon the brethren to drink to the health of Lord Skelmersdale Prov . G . M . West Lancashire , and Prov . G . Officers Past and Present . The toast was

heartily received , after which Bro . Cropper kindly favoured with a song . The W . M . next proposed a very important toast ; one which would have the cheerful appreciation of all . He felt highly favoured to-night in having the presence of their estimable P . M . ' s , who were ever ready to do their utmost for the good of the Lodge , and were capable of rendering such aid to a Lodge as made its administration

happy and complete . Ho was proud of their company , and very grateful for tbe invaluable assistance ihey had given him . He asked the brethren to receive the toast of the P . M . 's heartily , and he called on Bros . Hawkins and Richardson to respond . The toast was very warmly received . Bros . Jones kindly favoured with a song . Bro . Hawkins deferred making a speech ; tho time was rapidly passing

away whon many must leave by train . He thanked the W . M . for the kind expressions towards the P . M . ' s ; he duly appreciated the kindness of the brethren in responding to the toast . Bro . Brierly also returned thanks ; he was very pleaBed to see so many brethren together in accord and harmony . Bro . Richardson was gratified at the evening ' s proceedings . The honour done the toast shewed great kindness on the part of the brethren . He had felt happy in attending

the Lod : e during the past years , and would continue to do all he could for its welfare in tbe future . It now afforded him great pleasure to propose a toast which would be acceptable to all . Every brother of 1250 knows how ably the Worshipful Master does his duty ; with despatch , yet with due consideration and courtesy . Ho asked the brethren to drink to the health of the worthy Master . The toast was received with Masonic honours . Bro . Jonkins kindl y favoured with the next song . The W . M . briefly returned thanka for

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the warm reception given this toast . He was glad to state that the Lodge progressed favourably . The prosperity of 1250 did not depend on the increase in its numbers . The main object to be looked at was to promote harmony of feeling and perfect accord in administering tho affiirs of the Lodge . These objects be had tried to carry out , and he would continue to cultivate and mature them ; he hoped his successors

would study the s » me good purpose , and transmit it tofntnre genera - tions . He exhorted every brother to cultivate , and practise daily , with all they mnv come in contact , the true and noble prinoiples tanght in the Craft . No Mason oonld err in following the precepts of Freemasonry . He finally rejoiced in the knowledge that there was good material to make a strong and well working Lodge , and to those

at present holding office he looked with great hope ; as ho bore testi . mony to the efficiency and zeal with which they all , from the S . W . downwards , did their work . He therefore asked the brethren to receive the toast of the Officers of the Lodge , which he proposed with great pleasure , and trusted they would drink it with all honours . This was done , and three times seven were given . Bro . Webster kindly

favoured with a song , and then Bro . S . W . expressed his thanks for tho kind manner in which the toast had been l-eceived . Ho pro . mised to do all he could to further the interests of the Craft ; indeed , this would bo his chief study . Bro . J . W . expressed his readiness to advance the interests of the Lodge . He was happy to corroborate what had been said ; the Lodge was happy in itself

and in all its members ; each was jn perfect harmony with the other * this could not well be otherwise . Bro . Treasurer was much gratified with the remarks of the W . M . He felt proud of tho Lodge , which in his opinion was equal to any he had ever visited . The duties devolving on him were carried out to the best of his ability and cheerfully , and the little ho could do would be done with pleasure . Bros .

Riohardson and Cropper followed , and each expressed his entire concurrence in tho sentiments of the previons speakers . Both expressed their readiness to do all they could to facilitate the harmonious working of the Lodge . Bro . Sutton proposed tho health of the Visitors , in his usually happy and genial manner , aud Bros . Jones and Davies responded . Bro . Richardson , by permission of tho W . M .,

assumed the gavel , and proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities ; these he designated as the brightest gems of our Order . With reference to the Provincial Charity , there were a goodly number of supporters in the Lodge , and he hoped others would follow tho example set , as it was patent that by the united efforts of the many a great boon could

be conferred on those who reqnired aid in timo of need . This appeal was crowned with success , as a few additional subscribers were added , and the toast was heartily drunk . The Tyler ' s toast was called for and given , after which the brethren separated , very much pleased with a most enjoyable evening .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —On Monday last there was an unusually large gathering of members and visitors at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , the attraction being a Masonic presentation to be made to the I . P . M . of the Lodge . Bro . J . S . Cumberland W . M . presided , supported by his Wardens , Bros . C . G . Padel and J . T . Seller and tho rest of the Officers ; whilst among the many members and visitors

present we noticed Bros . T . Cooper P . M . P . P . G . D . C , W . Boanland P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Works , A . Buckle W . M . York 236 , W . C . Lukis W . M . 837 , G . Balmford P . M . aud Treasurer , C . Fostor P . M ., with other brethren from Manchester , Lancaster , Leeds , & c . The first business was the raising of Bro . York to the third degree , the ceremony being worked by the W . M ., and the traditional history , tracing

board and tools explained by the I . P . M . A sum of £ 5 5 s from the Lodge Benevolent Fnnd List was voted to be paid in to the name of the W . M in recognition of his services in tho cause of the Charities , and the remainder was ordered to bo expended in votes for the support of the Lodge ' s candidate at the next election . Tho W . M ., in thanking the brethren , took occasion to mention the services in tho same cause of

Charity of Bro . George Simpson M . C ., who had served as Steward during the first year of the Lodge ' s existence , and had taken up a most handsome list under circumstances of special difficulty . The W . M . then said that bo had a most pleasing duty to perform , that of presenting their I . P . M . Bro . T . B . Whytehead with a beantiful P . M . 's jewel , on behalf of the members of the Lodge . He need not enlarge upon

the services their brother had rendered to the Lodge , for they were well known , but he might say , for the benefit of the younger members , that Bro . Whytehead had probably done more for the welfare of tho Lodge than any other member of it . The W . M . concluded by calling upon Bro . T . Cooper , the first P . M . of the Lodge , to affix the jewel to Bro . Whytehead ' s breast , which was

done amid the hearty acclamations of the brethren . Bro Whytehead , in thanking the brethren , said he was at a loss for words to express the feelings with which he regarded the kind recognition of his services by the brothren of his Lodge . Some of the happiest hours of his life had been spent amongst the members he now saw surrounding him , and he always folt that tho sympathy

and kindly feeling engendered in that Lodge enabled its members to carry out with them periodically into the world a fresh supply of those pure teachings which were the backbone of Masonry . In working for the prosperity of one Lodge , he felt that they advanced the canse of the Order generally , but whilst labouring in that noblo field , in its widest sonse , ho could never forget to reserve a warm corner in his affections for the little Eboracum and its brethren . Tho

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital supper , after which tho usual toasts were dnly proposed and honoured , and songs and speeches enlivened tho ovening . The presentation jewel was of gold , and bote the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . T . B . Wbytehend P . M . Prov . G . D . C . by tho

members of the Eboracnm Lodge No . 1611 , in recognition of his services since its constitution in 1876 . " Several letters wero read , from the Prov . Grand Master ( Lord Zetland ) , the Dep . Prov . G . M . ( Bro . J . P . Bell ) , the Prov . G . S ., and other leading Masons , expressing regret at being nnable to be present , and speaking in high terms of the recipient of the jewel . Bro . W . J . Hughan also forwarded ,