Reports Of Meetings.

the Lodge the grateful thanks of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales on receiving the unanimous vote of the Lodge expressing the great satisfaction feh at his happy and providential escape from the recent attempt on his life .

Three propositions were received for new members , and as at least two others are standing over for raising there will be ample work at the Lodge's meeting for the new Master to perform , but everyone feels perfectly persuaded he will satisfactorily overcome any difficulty .

After the Lodge was closed , the Brethren adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel for the banquet , for which Bro . G . E . Startup catered splendidly , the table in the large ball room being very

tastefully decorated . A most unusual sight was a very large fire in the centre of the room , the weather being very inclement—more resembling January than May . Everyone enjoyed themselves splendidly .

The W . M . gave the toasts of H . M . the Queen , the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Royal Family , and the whole assembly joined in singing " God save the Queen " and " God

bless the Prince of Wales . " The following Brethren enlivened the proceedings by singing songs : Bros . S . Coad P . M ., H . G . Richards , A . C . Periton , G . E . Startup , H . S . Nicholls , and E . H . Boon .

Bro . S . Goad P . M . in proposing the toast of the W . M . in felicitous terms , spoke of their being in the same profession ( Schoolmasters ) , and of being from the same county ( Cornwall ) . He

complimented the W . M . on the attainment of his wishes ; and in wishing him and the Lodge a successful year , stated that as there was plenty of work in view he would willingly assist to the utmost of his ability in carrying it to a successful issue .

Bro . Joseph Bulkwill P . M . in proposing the Officers of Duncombe Lodge stated they were good men and true , able and worthy to assist in the work . He looked to see Duncombe Lodge again resume its place in showing a correct and alluring ceremony as of yore .

Bro . J . R . Gill P . M . in proposing the Installing Masters spoke feelingly of the illness of Bro . Ben Johnson , and stated that Bros . Chase and Hooper , who had unexpectedly been called on to assist , had carried out the work in a model manner . Bro . H . S . Nicholls in toasting the Past Masters dilated on the

advantages of Lodges of Instruction , and sincerely hoped the Past Masters would cheerfully assist in helping the Officers to carry out the ceremonies in a befitting manner . Bro . George Hooper , in responding for the Charities , spoke of the immense strides made in the last few years by all the branches .

He was delighted to see that Devon was rising to the occasion , as besides having established a Fortescue Annuity Fund for Aged Masons of Devon , and an Educational Fund for young children's advancement in life , it had lately established an Aged Widows ' Fund , which had sufficient promise of accomplishing a useful work .

The Visitors , Bros . Saunders and Oldreive of Lodge Hanley , No . 797 , Dartmouth , and Bro . L . de Courcy Harston , of Lodge St . John , Perth , Western Australia , congratulated the W . M . on the manner the work in Duncombe Lodge was carried out . An exceedingly enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the Brethren joining in singing " Auld Lang Syne . "

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LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Bradford Hotel , Mill Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 16 th ult ., Bro . Dr . E . E . Jones Worshipful Master . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . James Walhvork was passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . F . R . Radcliffe P . M .. Secretary .

During the evening , ' Bro . Dr . C . Carruthers S . D . presented to the members a large and handsome tripod , by way of commemorating the jubilee year of the Lodge . On the proposition of Bro . Chas . H . Griffiths x ' . M ., seconded b- " Bro . Robert Adshead P . M . a

cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Carruthers for his gift . At the festive board which followed , Bro . Dr . Jones W . M . reverted to the forthcoming picnic to be held in July , and expressed a hope that all then present would do their best to make it a social success .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 603 . nnHE usual monthly meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., at the X Masonic Hall , Cleckheaton . The W . M . Bro . H . E . Hodgson was supported by Bros . Armitage acting I . P . M ., F . Newson S . W ., A . Thornton I . P . M . acting as J . W ., J . Clough P . M . Treasurer acting S . D ., S . Halliclav P . M . Chaplain , A . ' Hcaton J . D ., G . Blackburn P . M .. W , H , Howarth P . M ., H , Waddington P . M ., W .

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Howarth , W . Sharp P . M . P . P . G . P ., W . Townend Organist , C . H . Powell , J . H . Shelley , Dr . P . Lodge , W . Cliff , W . Hardill , and Dr . Chas . Forshaw ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Visitors : Bros . Richard Wilson Past Grand Deacon and Past Grand Sojourner of England Deputy Prov . G . M . of West Yorks , J . T . Last P . M . 2331 P . P . G . R ., J . Tillcy I . P : M . 266 9 , R . Naylor P . M . 750 , and J . Robinson 750 .

The ^ only work before the Lodge was the passing of Bro . Cliff to the F . C . degree , and this was done in a creditable manner by the W . M ., after which the Brcthrenadjourned for refreshment .

EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , on Monday , 21 st May , Brother William A . Bacon Worshipful Master , there being a good attendance of members and visitors .

After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Meredith Young , Stockport Medical Doctor of Health , who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Frecmasom- " - by the W . M . assisted by Bro . H . R . Greaves J . W ., who rendered the charge .

A special feature was made of the festive board , principally to signalise the attainment of his 50 th birthday by Bro . Geo . Ben Goodfellow P . M . D . C ., a pleasant evening being spent . Vocal and instrumental selections were rendered by Bros . A . Boyd Org ., C . Tilsley I . G ., E . Roberts P . M . Prov . G . T ., H . W . Stafford vA G . W . Healey 'W . M . 387 , and E . Hesketh 2156 , a violin solo lr- the latter being verv much appreciated .

The health of the Provincial Officers was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Thomas Knott P . M . Secretary , who , only a few days previously , had been invested with the collar of Provincial S . G . D ., Bros . A . Walker P . M . 3 61 P . G . R . Ches ., and J . Smith P . M . 323 P . P . G . D . Ches .

Bro . George L . Vaughan P . M . P . P . G . Reg , proposed the toast of the newly initiated Brother , who responded , saying that when the fact became known that he was about to become a Freemason , he was told that ho . would have to submit to a terrible ordeal . The

process of initiation however had disabused his mind of many terrors which he was expected to go through . He had been impressed with the ceremony , and whilst thanking the Brethren for accepting the toast of his health so cordially , hoped he might live to become a useful Mason .

Bro . J . B . Oldham S . W . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , saying that the sands of Bro . Bacon ' s life as Master were running out . His year of Office had been a successful one , and he himself had been " facile princeps " in the work . To know that one had to follow so excellent a Master , and so good a Mason , caused him ( Bro . Oldham ) no little trepidation . he thanked Oldham and the

Bro . Bacon responded , saying Bro . Brethren for their enthusiastic acceptance of the toast , and reverted to the help which he had received from the Past Masters , who were the backbone of the Lodge . In this connection he must especially thank Bros . Knott and Goodfellow , whose labours for the success of the Egerton Lodge had been unceasing .

* * * URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , nth inst ., Bro . H . H . Jones W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful

ballot was taken for Mr . Robert H . H . Briggs , Manchester , who was afterwards initiated into ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., he ! being assisted by Bros . John Walton jun ., and J . S . Whitley I . P . M ., the former presenting the working tools , the latter rendering the ancient charge . The usual festive board followed .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1736 . 1 1 HE usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Halifax , on Wednesday , 6 th , Bro . S . H . Petty ); W . M . in the chair , supported bv Bros . D . Mitchell I . P . M ., W . Crossland S : W ., J . W . Daniels J . W ., E . Oates S . D ., T . M . Svkes P . M . acting Sec , A . R . Carnelley D . C ., W . Cliff I . G ., J . j " . Thompson S . S ., T , Hodgson P . M . O . G ., W . H . Games , and Brook Barker .

The Lodge was duly formed , and after being opened in the first degree , the Visitors were admitted . These included Bros . Richard Wilson Past Grand Deacon D . P . G . M . West Yorks , J . T . Last P . M .

2121 P . P . G . R ., J . Watson P . M . 61 P . P . G . S . B ., C . T . Rhodes P . M . 44 S P . P . G . D ., J . Seed P . M . 1312 P . P . G . P ., T . Buckland P . M . 1231 , A . Robertshaw P . M . 44 S P . P . G . D . P . P . G . O ., R . C . Sykes I . P . M-, 448 , R . Potter 275 , J . Holden 603 , R . Jackson 603 , W . H . Willrick 521 , and Dr . Chas . Forshaw , F . R . S . L . ( FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ) . Bro : Brook Barker was passed to the degree of F . C- by the W . M ., the J . W . explaining the working tools .

The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned for re-Teshment—the rest of the evening being devoted to conviviality . Bro . Pettyt is to be congratulated on the flourishing state of lis Lodge , and the efficiency of his Officers and Brethren . Whether > r not they had prepared themselves for the reception of their listinguished Deputy Provincial Grand Master it is not for us to ; ay , but in any case the working of the Lodge left absolutely lothing to be desired .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . Jl HE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , 18 th ult ., Bro . Wm , Woodeson W . M . The principal business was that of initiating Mr . William Young ,