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Bro . AVhittaker being admirable , and the last by Bro . Richardson claiming to be considered aa remarkably good . At the festive board whioh followed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were submitted , being followed by thab of the newly-initiated brother , proposed by the W . M ., Bro . Swift proposed that of the newly-raised brethren , the W . M . that of tho newly . joined member , and Bro . J . Greenup

P . M . that of the visitors , fcho latter being responded to by Bro . T . C . Lilley in a very admirable speech . Glees and songa were rendered by brethren who had attained a somewhat eminent poaitiou in the musical profession , prominent among whom were Bros . Blaoow , Lewtaa , Crellin , and Hewson . Bro . Cuthbert Howard presided at the piano . There were present Bros . G . H . Barnes W . M ., Samuel

AVhittaker I . P . M ., Henry B . Brown S . AV ., H . J . Harrison J . W ., Joseph Lever S . D ., Robert Adshead I . G ., J . C . Brown Treasurer , J M . Frost Secretary , John Greenut ) D . C , Joseph Richardson P . M . P ^ P . G . S . D ., Hy . Diwson P . M ., P . Swift P . M ., Thomas Tyers P . M ., J . " H . Keighley P . M ., William Kay P . M ., Arthur Painter P . M ., Jas . Robinson P . M ., Joseph Harrison , J . T . Moorehouse , John Baxter , H .

Crellin , J . G . Hewson , Joieph S . Soott , Charles H . Griffiths , Alfd . Ashton , James Pollitt , Geo . Ashworth , John Chtdderton , Fr . Connor , F . Lord . Visitors— Bros . John Bladon P . M . 317 P . P . G . A . D . C , F * Ridsdale Bowley W . M . 2216 , E . Southern P . M . D . of 0 . 1219 , Cuthbert Blaoow S . D . 2156 , T . 0 . Lilley J . D . 2185 , AV . J . Hnnsley 1993 , C . Harwood 1993 , and Edward Roberta P . M . Prov . G . D . T . ( F KEKMASON ' S CHKONICLE ) . ^

TRAFALGAR LODGE , No . 971 . THE usual monthly meeting of thia Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , St . James Street , Batley , on 6 th instant In the unavoidable absence of the AVorshipful Master , Bro . Dr . Bronghton , Bro . Solomon Baines I . P . M , occupied the chair of K . S ., and was supported by the following members of the Lodge : —Bros . George AVrigley as I . P . M ., Will Akeroyd as S . W ., James Collbeok P . M . as

I . G ., George Hollis P . M ., J . VV . Banister P . M . Secretary , D . J . Blakeley J . W ., George H . AVilks S . D ., W . H . Riddlesworth J . D ., J . Lindley , James Pearson , Ephraim Sykes , AV . Akeroyd , and James Law . Visiting brethren G . Ellis P . M . 261 , Charles F . Forshaw , LL . D . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . The Lodge was opened in ancient form and with solemn prayer , and Bro . Ackroyd having been

pronounced proficient , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by Bro . Wrigley , who also , in a most masterly manner , gave the working toola peculiar to the degree . Bro . Dr . J . A . Erakine-Stuart , L . R . C . P . L . R . C . S . and F . S . A . Edinburgh , was proposed for initiation by Bro . Lindley , and the proposition was very cordially received . A resolution was also passed that a congratulatory address be forwarded from the members of 971 to the Most Worshipful Grand Master , Bro .

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales on the marriage of H . R . H . tho Duko of York . After hearty good wishes the Lodge vvas closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed . Bro . Baines gave tho A isitors , and their healths were drunk in true Masonio fashion to the tune of " AVorthy Mason ' s they . " Bros . G . Ellis and Dr . Forshaw responded in suitable terms .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1736 . THE Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated in this Lodge on AVednesday , the 5 th inst ., by the members aud a large number of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . W . F . Smithson P . G . D . cf England , AV . J . AVaogh Prov . G . Registrar , T . Bateman Fox President Charity Committee , J . Matthewmau Provincial Grand Assistant Secretary , J . W . Monckman P . P . G . D . C , John Marshall P . P . G . P ., AVilliam Cookroft P . P . G . P ., AVilliam Aequith P . P . G . Standard Bearer , AVilliam Shackleton Prov . G . S . B . East Lancashire , T . E . Rigby P . M . 287 aud 1055 , and VV . D . Fossdike 1239 . The W . M . 's of Lodges 61 , 219 , 288 , 974 , 1302 , viz ., Bros . Riley Patched , Frank Saville , James Bulcock , Walter Beverley , W . Bailey , and other

brethren . The Lodge was opened at 2 p . m . by the W . M . Brother Greenwood Howartb , and in addition to the ordinary business the first and third ceremonies were rendered . Apologies from invited guests for inability to be present were received from about thirty brethren of Bradford , Leeds , Todmorden , Blackpool , Liverpool ,

Slaithwaite , London , Sheffield , & c . Bro . Joseph Henry Bolton P . M . then took the ohair , and in a very beautiful and impressive manner installed Brother Newton Brooke as the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Brooke then invested the following aa his Officers , viz .: —Bros . W . J . Morris S . W-., Henry Jenkinson J . W .,

C . E . Law P . M . Treasurer , A . E . Dalzell Secretary , G . P . Sunderland Charity Representative , F . Bancroft S . D ., W . H . Sykes J . D ., J . P . Roberts Director of Ceremonies , C . Hack I . G ., Thomas Hodgson Outer Guard , C . A . AVilson Organist , N . J . Ginman , D . Mitchell , W . Crossland , John Booth , and J . Firth Stewards . Before the close of

the Lodge , the Secretary read a letter from the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Newton Brooke , asking the brethren to accept from him the endowment of the AV . M . ' s chair to one of the Masonic Charities , and several other valuable gifts of practical use to tbe Lodge , This information was received with applause , and the gifts suitably acknowledged . The brethren , to the number of seventy-fivethen

, adjourned to the AVhite Swan Hotel , where the banquet was admirably served at 6 * 30 p . m . The Worshipful Master presided , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The brethren separated at 12 p . m ., and will have good reasons long to remember the meeting of this Sfc . John ' s Lodge both for fche hospitality and the generous donations of Bro . Newton Brooke .

On Thursday , the 6 th inst ., a goodly gathering of the brethren ¦ with fcheir wives or sweethearts and gueata , among whom were many high and distinguished brethren from various parts of England , Broking a total of orer 70 , left Halifax , afc 8 ' 27 a . m ., ia foar saloon

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carriages , and travelled by the Lancashire and Yorkshire and London and North-Western Railways , via Manchester and Warrington to Cheater , arriving there afc 1050 a . m . Luncheon waa served iu the Albion Hotel afc 11 * 30 a . m . The whole party then visited fche places of iut -rest named in fche carefully-prepared aud splendid programme , whioh included fche Cathedral , Castlo , Water Tower , and King

Charles Tower on the waits , Palace of the Stanleys , and God ' s Providence House . At 1 * 30 p . m . the party went aboard tha new twin screw steamer , " Ormonde , " and proceeded up the river to Eaton Hall , where they were received by the officials , of the Marquis of Westminster , who showed the interior of this palatial residence . Returning btck to Chester by the " Ormonde , " dinner was served afc

the Albion Hotel , at 5 * 30 p . m , and the return journey was commenced afc 7 * 35 p . m ., arriving afc Halifax at 10 * 30 p . m . The whole of the proceedings were carried oufc under the indefatigable attentions of the AVorshipful Master Bro . Newton Brooke , and his Officers , particularly Bros . Dalzell , Daniels , Crossland , Booth , Hack , ' and Maxwell , and this pic-nio will long live in the memory of those whose pleasure aud privilege it was to be present .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE regnlar meeting of fche above Lodge was held afc fche Grand Hotel , Manohester , on Wedneaday , 14 th June , Bro . Alfred de Botton W . M . That this Lodge continues to increase in popularity was evidenced by the fact fchafc fche principal work of the evening consisted in balloting for two joining members , viz ., Brothers Charles J . Sassoon and A . Sgal , merchant ;? , and fche initiation of Mr . Frederick

Stern , a gentleman well known in fche commercial circles of Manohester . The ceremony was undertaken by Bro . L . Frankenstein P . M ., he being assisted by Bro . George Board P . M ., who presented the working tools , and Bro . S . Mamlook P . M . who rendered the ancient charge . It would almost be au act of supererogation fco to attempt to criticise Officers like these , whose work is of a

superlative obaraoter , fche surest indicia of earnest study and careful preparation . Afc the festive board whioh followed , fche nsual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , after which Bro . Frankenstein proposed the health of tbe newly-initiated Brother , and Bro . Board proposed fchafc of fche newly-joined brother , Bros . Stern and Sassoon responding to the respective toasts . Bro . Saasoon said he regretted that ,

being a foreigner , he could not apeak as fluently aa Bro . Board , but he hoped the time would soon arrive when he wonld be so coached that he oould take his place among the brethren . Other toasts followed , which were agreeably relieved by songa , sketches , & c , from Bros . Kramriacb , Ley , Frankenstein , Rideal , Steal , andRobeita . The wero

present : —Bros . Alfred de Botton AV . M ., Geo . Rideal P . M . S . W ., Walter Fowden J . W ., S . Mamelok P . M . Treasurer , Leon E . Levy Secretary , Geo . Board P . M . P . P . G . D ., E . Roberts P . M . Prov . G . D . T ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , L . Fiaukenstein P . M ., E . Nathan P . M ., AValter Marshall , S . Kramriscb , Chas . J . Sassoon , B . Steel , and A . Kirkwood .

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CRITERIONRESTAURANT, PICCADILLY . NO . 1 East ROOm—Cuisine Veritablement Fine , SPECIALLY DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF A LA CARTE DEJEUNERS AND DINNERS In ihe most Recherche Style of French Cookery , CUISI . 'NE UNRIVALLED IN ENGILAIND . LARGE SELECTION OFJCHDICE WINES . No . 2 East Room . ASPECIALDINNER AT 10 / 6 EACH Will be served in ttm Room at Separate ^ Tables , Between the Hours of 6 and 9 p . m ., 1 Composed of a selection of Dishes from the Carte du Jour of the East Rooms .