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Thomas I . G ., T . Potter P . M . Tyler , R . Farmer and J . H . Wood Stewards . The W . M ., on behalf of Bro . T . Conlson P . M ., presented Bro . Tate P . G . O . with a handsome silver jewel , whioh Bro . Tate suitably acknowledged . Tbe W . M . afterwards presented a chastely designed gold Past Master ' s jewel , suitably insoribed . to Bro . J . T . Ross I . P . M . in acknowledgment by the brethren of the admirable way in

which he had discharged his duties as W . M . during the pasfc year . Bro . J . T . Rosa I . P . M . suitably acknowledged the presentation . The report of the Treasurer waa of an exceptionally satisfactory character , showing thafc over £ 50 had been given fco charitable purposes during the year . The W . M . gave notice to propose several donations to Masonio Charities at next meeting , and the Lodge was afterwards closed ; tbe W . M . receiving the congratulations of the visiting

brethren . In the evening the annual featival waa held at the Royal Hotel , when a splendid menu waa served . The newly-installed W . M . Bro . J . H . Penney was in the chair , Bros . G . Harlaud S . W . and J . W . Henderson J . W . occupying the vice-ohairs . He waa supported by Past Masters J . T . Ross , T . D . Marshall , J . T . Athey , W . Davidson , J . Heppell , Edward Clarke , M . J . Wheatley , W . Whyte , H . Sooth , and others . The Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured .

SMITH CHILD LODGE , No . 2064

THE anniversary was celebrated on Wednesday , 29 th ult ., in the Town Hall , Tnnstall . Bro . W . H . Howaon waa installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . S . Watson P . M ., assisted by Broa . T . K . Pedley P . P . G . Superintendent of Works and G . Smith P . M . Tbe Officers appointed were T . G . Booth S . W ., Wilka J . W .,

Earp Treaaurer , Weaver Secretary , Wearing S . D ., Young J . D ., Watson Dir . of Cera ., H . Hancock I . G ., F . Booth , Harrison , Knight and Cox Stewards , Isom Tyler . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Sneyd Arms Hotel , where a aumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Weber . Amongst those present were Bros . W . H . Hales 418 P . P . G . S . W ., E . H . Croydon 460 P . P . G . J . W .,

R . Tooth 2214 P . P . G . R ., H . C . Faram 637 P . P . G . J . D ., E . V . Great

bach 418 P . P . G . Superintendent of Works , R . Dain 98 P . P . G . A . D . C , J . B . Ashwell 637 P . G . Assistant Secretary , J . T . Snape 460 P . P . G . S . B ., J . Stevenaon 1942 P . P . G . S . B ., F . Weston 93 P . P . G . S . B ., F . Skerrett 460 and J . Godwin 98 P . G . Stewards , E . Pearson W . M . 98 , J . Robinson W . M . 418 , E . Hallam W . M . 1942 , J . Davenport P . M . 451 , W . H . Bamber W . M . 637 , & c , there being about sixty brethren present .

LODGE PRUDENCE , No . 2069

THERE waa a very large and influential gathering of brethren resident in Leeds aud the more distant parte of the Province of West Yorkshire , on Saturday , the Sth inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . Fretwell S . W . The gathering was held at the Masonio Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , and upwards of 70 brethren , including four Grand Officers , testified their interest in fche event by their

presence . Amongst the many brethren who supported the W . M . Bro . Chas . Middleton at the opening of the Lodge were : —Bros . H . Smith D . P . G . M . Past Grand Deacon of England , W . F . Smithson P . M . Grand Deacon of England , and Chairman of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee , Col . Hartley ( a Past Grand Officer ) , V . W . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Smyth , D . D ., LL . D ., Past Grand Chaplain of England ,

Joseph BinneyP . M . P . P . G . Registrar , J . C . Malcolm P . M . P . P . G . Registrar and W . M . elect 306 , Chas . Letch Mason P . M .. P . P . G Treasurer , Wm . Fitton P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , Herbert Green P . M . Prov . Grand Secretary , Mathewman Prov . Grand Assistant Secretary , Rev . J . H . Evans , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain . The W . M . 's of the other seven Leeds Lodges were with one exception present , viz ., Brothers

E . Wales Smith 289 , Lawson 304 , Batt 306 , Cowbrough 1042 , Tomlinson 1221 , Canon Bullock , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain 1211 ; and in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . of Lodge Zetland , he was officially represented by Bro . Clayton S . W . and W . M . elect . There was a numerous gathering of Leeds Past Masters , whilst Broa . S . A . Auty W . M . 2321 and Last Secretary 2321 represented the Bradford

breth ren . Every Officer of Lodge Prudence was in his place , and there was also a large assembly of the brethren of that Lodge . Indeed , the gathering was in all respects a most brilliant and successful one . The distinguished visitors having been saluted according to ancient custom , and the minutes of the past meeting having been adopted , Bro . Trevor P . M . D . C . presented Bro . Fretwell for the

benefifc of installation , remarking that as Bro . Frefcwell ' a old and close friend , and as the one who introduced him into Masonry , he esteemed "t a privilege to have been asked to perform that pleaaant duty . ¦ Bro . Fretwell had passed through the various offices of the Lodge , aQ d was fche first initiate to be presented for installation , the brethren having ratified that choice by their unanimous vote . The

ceremony was then proceeded with , and waa taken part in by V . W . Bro . Dr . Smyth , Bros . Middleton Mason , Trevor and Dimery . The difficult though moafc intereating part of the ceremony allotted to Dr . Smyth was splendidly performed , and waa a revelation , to those visiting brethren who had nofc previously had the privilege of hearing our venerable and distinguished brother go through the Ritual . The

brethren having been admitted to the Lodge , tho ceremony waa completed , in a manner which gave the keenest enjoyment to all who were privileged to take part iu it , and redounded to the credit of the Lodge , ¦ which is fortunate to possess such a brilliant and distinguished body of Past Masters . The W . M . Bro . Fretwell then invested his Officers , aa follow : —Bros . Middletoa I . P . M ., Tom Atkinson S . W . Robert

, Abbott J . W ., 0 . L . Mason P . M . Treasurer , Arthur Bntterworth Secretary , B . Sykes Bailey Senior Deacon , R . Alfred Smithson Junior Deacon , Tudor Trevor P . M . Director of Ceremonies , H . Begbie Abbott I . G ., J . Thornton-Jones and Edward Ellis Stewards , James Buckley Organist , Samuel Barrand Tyler . The W . M . addressed

* "•few suitable words of congratulation to each of his Officers , and at "is conclusion of this pleasing duty said that he felt it due to the •ked ge that his first official duty should be to thank his brethren once " * *> ore for tbo proud ancl honourable position in which they had unanimously placed him . They had conferred upon him tho highest honour " Waa in their power to give , and there was no more honourable

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position in Masonry than for a Brother to be W . M . of his Mother Lodge . Their great confidence and their continued affection demanded great things from him . Though he might fall abort of hia own ideas , he was sure tbey would always give him credit for a sincere attachment to tbat Lodge , and an earnest desire to promote its welfare . Peace and harmony reigned in that Lodge , it was one of their dis .

tinguishing characteristics , and he hoped , nay , he was sure , it would be maintained . He felt like tho captain of a goodly craft that waa wafted from the haibour by a favouring breeze ; might it please tho G . A . O . T . U . to permit him to bring ifc safely to port after a prosperous and happy voyage . Bro . Watson P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works , after five years' service aa charity representative of the Lodge on the

Provincial Committee , resigned . Au honourable and successful record for charity has been made , thanks to Bro . Watson ' s persistent efforts , and a most cordial vote of thanks waa presented to that Brother for his brilliant services . In hia stead Bro . Tudor Trevor was unanimously elected . The two Wardens were selected to represent the Lodge upon the Local Charity ( Almoners' Fund ) . The

W . M . being joint auditor with Bro . Rickard P . M . 304 . Bro . Fretwell then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented to the I . P . M . a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the efficient manner ia whioh he had discharged his dnties during his year of office . In making the presentation the W . M . bore cordial testimony fco the urbanity aud the kindness of heart , whioh had characterised Bro . Middleton in all his

dealings and asanred him that on vacating the chair he poasessed the sincere affection of every member of the Lodge . He would wear the jewel near his heart and that would remind him that bis happiness and prosperity were very near the hearts of hia brethren . Bro . Middletoa ia reply bore eloquent testimony to the assistance he bad received from hia Pasfc Masters and Officers , and said that not one

unpleasant word had been used . He reciprocated from his heart fche affectionate feelings whioh the brethren entertained towards him . The remainder of the buaineas having been transacted , Bro . Henry Smith D . P . G . M . addressed a few words of congratulation to the Brethren , and complimented tbe newly appointed Officers on the manner in whioh they had performed their duties . Hearty good

wishes were exchanged , and the proceedings were brought to a close . Letters of regret at absence , and congratulation for the W . M . wera read from Bros . Scott Young P . M . Prov . Grand Standard Bearer West Lancashire ( an old member of Lodge Prudence ) , Webster ( Bradford ) , Lucas ( Marton ) , Robert Craig P . M . P . P . G . D ., whose absence , owing to ill-health , was sympathetically alluded to by the

W . M . and other Brethren ; W . Bro . Townsend P . M . P . P . G . Organiafc & o . The R . W . P . G . M . ( Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P . ) wrote stating that , owing to an attack of asthma he had been forbidden by bia medical adviser to be out in the evening . Deep sympathy was expressed for thia popular brother , who is beloved by every Lodge iu hia large Province . An adjournment waa made to the Banqueting Room where , under

the presidency of Bro . Fretwell , a well-erved repast , provided by the Tyler Bro . Barrand , was partaken of . The Loyal toasts having received hearty recognition , the W . M . proposed the Grand Master and the Graud Lodge , to which V . W . Brother Dr . Smyth responded . In the course of a pointed and eloquent address he expressed pleasure at so many of hia clerical brethren joining the Order . It

was many years ago that he became a member of the Craft , and in those days it was considered a shame for a clergyman to be a brother . No doubt in those days objectionable incidents were noticed in some Lodges , but this could no longer be said of the present day , and tbe clergy , by joining the Order , did incalculable good . The Order was flourishing in a most wonderful manner , and it would continue to do

so more and more . Bro . Trevor gave the Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodgp , and paid earnest tribute to the wisdom which marked the rulers of the Craffc in their Province . W . Bro . Tew stood prominent ; in fche Craffc as one of the most culture ! and industrioua Maaons in the country . They were very proud of bim , and prayed that the G . A . O . T . U . might

spare him for many years to rule over the Province whioh loved him so much . Ho also spoke iu eloquent praise of the D . P . G . M . and the other members of the Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . H . Green Prov . Grand Secretary responded , aa also did Bros . Col . Harkey and Bro . Mathewman . The toast of the W . M . waa received with enthusiasm acd suitably responded to by Bro . Fretwell . The Sister Lodges was a

toast received with much honour , and it was responded to by the W . M . ' s present . Bro . Trevor , the newly appointed Charity representative of the Lodge , in felicitions terras propoaed " The Charities , " to which Bro . 0 . L . Mason responded . He earnestly pleaded on behalf of fcho Boys' School , whioh he said had been thoroughly reorganised . The change had been brought about , in a great measure , by the action

of West Yorkshire , and he earnestly besought the brethren , by their subscriptions to enable the Committee to carry on their great and noble work to a succasful issue . The Visiting Brethren called forth a cordial and fraternal speech from Bro . Auty , of Acacia Lodge , Bradford , a Lodge founded on similar principles to those of Lodge Prudence . He expressed the hope that the coming year might bo

marked by au interchange of visits , a suggestion which waa cordially received . Bros . West , Richards , and others also responded , wishing every success to the Lodge and its W . M . Bro . Fretwell then gavo the toasfc of his Officers , and expressed his belief that aided bv NO capable a body of Masons as were hia Officers hia year of office promised to ^ be a happy and successful one . It was six years tfia very night since the consecration of the Lodge . Now an initiate wat

W . M ., and with three exceptions all the Officers were initiates , a goo augury of future success . Each one of the Officers suitably responded , all expressing affectionate regard for the newly installed W . M . The Tyler ' s toast brought this most successful meeting to a conclusion . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bros . Buckley Organist , Tom Atkinson S . W ., Walter Storey , Fitton , Begbie Abbott , ancl others .

JERSEF LODGE , No . 2163

A LARGE and brilliant gathering of the members of the above Lodge and their frieada took place , at the Railway Hotel ,