St. Michael's Lodge , No. 211.

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

fTHlE election meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th i .. staid , 1 at tho Albion , Aldersgate .: ;! rect . Bro * . W . W . Morgan W . M ., T . H . Poirco S . W ., Henry Mat Lin J . W ., 0 . Greenwood

P . M . P . G . S . B . Treasnrer , W . Brdcliffo P . M . Secretary , E . Hiring S . D ., Thomas Crupper J . D ., A . Withers P . 'M . D . C , A . Green P . M . Steward , F . T . Bennett as I . G ., C . T . Speight P . M . Tyler . P . M . V Bros . F . Hentsch , Usher Back , and John Waters w ^ re present ,

with the following among other broth-ea : — T . Burr , W . G . Aire .-, P . J . King , H . Lindlicld , Alfred Ken , If . Green jun ., E . Hartley , & c , Ac . Visiters—Bros . T . Driver P . M . 65 , G . Houltni-t Bishop I . G . 1965 , IT . Massey P . M . 619 1928 , J . E . C : ;* saus P . M . 3366 403 P . P . G . S . W . Herts , W . G . Jennings 15 SO , F . C . Longley 1745 .

After the minutes of la .-fc meeting had b--en read and confirmed , Bro . Poirco S . W . was unanimously oloctert "Master for tho ensuing year , Bro . Charles Greenwood P . M ., Past Grand Sword Bearer , Frovi-. i . iizl Grand Secretary of Surrey was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . C T . Speight Tvler . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted for

presentation to the outgoing Master , and after arrangements had been made for the Audit meeting , tho brethren and Visitors partook of a banquet , admirably served by tho mutineer of the Albion . The aftei proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature . Tho installation meeting will bo held on Tuesday , the 10 th February .

Princess Charlotte Of Wales Lodge, (5th Dragoon Guards), No. 570 (I.C.)

PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES LODGE , ( 5 TH DRAGOON GUARDS ) , No . 570 ( I . C . )

THE installation meeting was held at tho Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Monday evening , 12 th instant , Bros . W . 'Knights W . M ., A . Baldrey ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., T . Howard

J . W ., J . A . Banks Sec . and Treas ., II . Kendal S . D ., R . Hardisty J . D ., T . Saul I . G ., Sly Tvler , and the following military brethren : — R , Gifford P . M ., E . Heegnm , W . Fowler , IT . Dixon , A . Bullock , C Speers , W . Harding , J . Savers , W . G . Woodward , B . E . Donovan , C Hicks , IT . Roberts , C . Diekmant , and W . Ffarkness . Visitors—George F . East P . M . P . P . G . D . 163 Inherit ? ( Installing Master

on this occasion ) , Ridcal W . M . 1793 , George Hunt W . M . 1993 , Kennett Howell W . M . 1375 , Senior P . M . 16 . 1 , Diddelev W . M . 163 , Waller P . M . 163 , Harris J . W . acting S . W . 1993 , W . B . Lowcock , John Salmon P . M . 163 P . P . G . D . C , II . W . Riley Secretarv 815 , Arthur West 145 , Joseph Wildgrove P . G . CJ . D . East Lanca " - shire , W . W . Frayling United Servioo Lodge 1511 , Hong Kong ,

H . Darbyshiro P . M . 1993 , W . J . Herring I . G . 815 , T . G . Hindi , j 1418 , Thomas Few 163 , J . Pntcbeldor P . M . 1153 , 11 . D . tfcie P . M . 1161 , Captain J . W . Allison P . M . 903 , R . J . Walkci 1009 , A . If . Jefieris W . M . 1161 . Lodge was opened in military Masonic form , and with solemn prayer , nv 5 ' 15 by tho W . M , Bro . Knights . The niiiuitas of last rei / ula :- mating , also of a ; i

emergency were read and coulirrncd . I no v > or . master now invited the Installing Master to lake the chair . 13 ro . E ; - -r , in doing s ;> , explained that Die military brethren would dei-h .-.- ; th . o envmony perceive a difference in ( he working as don .- -, v him and what they had probably been accustomed to , the Fr ' uc- ;¦ ¦ ¦ •Ci . ; . rio (; o of Wales

working nnder the Irish Constihition . One i - . f the in . vrr . ctions necessary to bo carried out was thattho Installing M--. s ! or mast vend the fifteen charges to the W . M . elect , tho duty living always done in English Lodges by the Secretary . Tie L : i : ge war ; then advanced to another degree , and tho W . M . preseiHe'd Maj > r Baldrey to the

Installing Master to receive at , his hands tlo benefit of installation , which ceremony was done in a moid' . cnV . dr- 'o manner b y Pro . East . In duccours-i Bro . Major Baldrey v / as ins-a'lod , and invented the following brethren : —Howard S . W ., Kendall J . W ., Banks P . M . Hon . Secretary and Treasnrer ( for tho fourth time ) , Ifnrdist . y S . W ., Saul J . D ., Deacon I . G . Tho former Tyler , Brother Sly honourably

and well fills again this office . Tho working tools wero presented by the Immediate Past Master . Tho addresses to the Master and brethren were duly given by the Installing Master , the address to the Wardens by Bro . Joseph Wildgrovo P . P . G . J . D . East Lancashire . Hearty good wishes were tendered by tho visiting brethren , and then Lodgo was closed in due form by lire . Major

Baldrey , who cordially invited the visiting brethren to remain to the banquet , which was prepared in the dining hall , and was ably served by tho Masonic Hall manager , aided by numerous polito aud attentive assistants . Great credit is due . to the manager and his wife for the manner in which they cater fi ; i- such banquets . The formal toasts having been gone through , tho W . M . called upon Past

Master Gifford to propose tho toast of the Visitors , which was done in a kindly manner . Bro . John Salmon V . M . 163 P . P . G . D . C East Lanca hire in a suitable speech expressed his delight at tho way in which Brother Knights had opened tho Lodge ; he referred to the difference iu the stylo of working ns usmdly carried out in this Pro viiico . However , hi could trutiifcll y say it wan well done by every

Officer , and he should bo glad to see such proficiency and disci pline more generally displayed . Bro . Salmon c-on-Juried by tlinaking the W . M ., on behalf of llio Visitor . ! - , -vc tho grand tvrr ^ , and splendid banquet they had all enjoyed . Bro . B-. - . teheirjor p . if ! i-lf , ' ^ a celebrated , author and composer , played one of his popnkr pieces on the pianoforte in a masterly stvlo , rood much to tho < - ' •aa if ' eMhn

of the brethren . Bro . Bott . ua P . M . Hoi gr . yo a hnir . tr , ari readiii " , entitled "Lubbers Afloat / ' which created , ns it always doe :-, roars ot lauglte - . The W . M ., in respondmg { : > the toast of his health , ;; : ado some all ision to tho fact of tho Ptiue ' ss Chariot : o of Wales Lkdng an Irish L dgc , yet it had a Welsh name ; h ^ piipnocJ tiny mii . 'ht 'ki v

it was a ' so a Welsh Lodgo ; but wnether InVii or Welsh ho had no hesitation in saying that it was second to n-. ; io in this or aoy other Province Jbr its loyalty , its working , ar . d i : s thorough Masonic character . His only fear , on assuming the proud position of W . M . was , that he might not show tho same ability as his predecessors who had ably performed their duties : ho promised , however , to

Princess Charlotte Of Wales Lodge, (5th Dragoon Guards), No. 570 (I.C.)

do his best , and was confident of receiving tho support of his Officers , and particularly of his I . P . M . Bro . Knight ' , who was ready and able to work any ceremony . This brother would have performed the instal . hit ion ceremony , but in deference to his ( the W . M . ' s ) wishes , and out of courtesy to Bio . East , be had been asked to forego the pleasure

because Bro . East , installed him ( the W . M . ) into Freemasonry , many years ago , and in tho very room whero ho had just been installed . Tho W . M . concluded by making some flattering , but well-deserved remarks , about Bro . Knights , and- proposed his health . Tho proposition was received with right heart } ' cheers , testifying how highly

Bro . Knights was respected . Tho health of the Installing Master was responded to by that distinguished brother , who in a very able speech explained how deeply ho felt tho honour of having that day boon allowed to instal Bro . Major Baldrey , whom ho had been the means of initiating into Freemasonry ; it was a groat pleasure to him

to say that tho British Army did not possess a finer soldier , and Freemasonry could not boast of a bettor brother than Major Baldrey . He predicted success to tho regiment , and tho Craft when it had so noble a man at the head of one of its Lodges . The toast was received with rapturous applause and was suitably acknowledged . The remainder

of the evening was spent in harmony , Bro . Salmon sang " Here s to his health . " Bro . Howard played in grand style a clarionet solo , accompanied by Bro . Batcheldor . Bro . Gifford was in excellent voice , and sang "In days of Old . " Bro . Saul sang tho "Sentry Song , "

from Iolanthe . Bro . Darbyshire recited a popular dialect story . Bro . Senior sang " My sweatheart when a boy . " Thus a very happy and most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by hearty good cheers given for Major Baldrey and the members of his family .

Wolseley Lodge, No. 1993.

WOLSELEY LODGE , No . 1993 .

THIS Lodgo held its second Annual Ball and Soiree in the Ardwick Town Hall , Manchester , on Tuesday evening , 13 th instant . One hundred and four ladies and gentlemen were present . Dancing commenced at eight p . m . to the strains of music from a very efficient band , conducted by Mr . Baxter , Band Master of the Ardwick

Industrial Schools . Bro . Harris J . W . Wolseley Lodge , Acting Senior Warden for Bro . Lord Wolseley , was the Master of the Ceremonies , aud performed the duties in his well-known courteous manner . The Hall was prettily decorated by Bro . Waite ( Tynerand Co . ) , of Deansgate , Manchester , who was well supplied with Masonic banners , which

ho placed about in profusion , as he often does for similar occasions in all parts of England . Suppers were provided by Mrs . Edwards , of 5 Bury New-road , Manchester ( wife of the first W . M . of this Lodge ) , in two relays , the first being at 10 30 , to which forty-three sat down , and tho second at twelve o ' clock , to which forty . fivo more sat down ;

too much praise cannot be given to this lady for the splendid way she always does her catering , and a word of praiso is due to her able assistant , Miss Ada , for tho polite and prompt attention she always displays to tho guests . Bro . Edwards P . M . presided at the first supper , in the absence of tho W . M ., who loft early in the evening ,

owing r-s was stated to family affliction . Bro . Edwards did , as he always docs—looked well after his guests , while Bro . Darbyshire undertook the duties of Superintending Steward for the President . The second r-uppcr was presided over by Bro . Darbyshiro , and Bro . Walker fulfilled the duties actively of Superintending Steward ,

which gave him pleasure , as it always seems to do—to give comfort and enjoyment to visitors . This brother was in great demand , lond calls being made for him in tho ball room whilst ho was engaged in the . nipper room ; but he regarded the commands of tho President and the welfare of the guests loo much to vacate his post for one moment till

supper was over . Ho is a worthy brother , aud tho Callendor Lodge may wed bo proud of its coming Master , Bro . Walker , who is to be shortl y installed , and wo hopo to be able to report that interesting event . Tho whole affair passed off without a hitch , and the assembly of delighted brethren , ladies and visitors dispersed at four a . m .

Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012.

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 .

HP HE first anniversary meeting of this new Lodge , which may bo 3- described as one of tho most popular in the metropolitan district , was celebrated on Monday last , at the Bolton Hotel , Duke ' s Road , Chiswick . The W . M ., Bro . George Everett , presided , and was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Charles IT . Everett S . W ., George Gardner J . W ., E . Lawrence P . M . Treas ., Harry Price Sec , R . Harvey S . D ., W . Gomm J . D . Amongst , the visitors were Bros .

W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 , G . A . Payne P . M . 933 , A . Williams 834 , It . Whittiek P . M . 511 , J . M . Alexander 1563 , W . Johnson B . C . 865 ,

E . Avling P . M . 975 , J . M . Chaoman W . M . 1922 , E . Cox 780 , W . T , Buxton 1381 , A . Freeman 1614 , S . Stretch 1950 , E . Gilbert P . P . G . Steward Middlesex , P . M . and Treas . 326 , G . L . Everett 177 , V . E . Wing 1585 , A . L . Chapman 255 , J . W . Walden 975 , E . A . Tilbury 975 , U . Skinner 177 , F . Hayes 73 , H . A . Stnnt 1320 , II . Massey P . M .

619 1928 , C Cordinglcy P . M . 45 , J . Hare 1987 , N . Defriez P . M . 185 , E . Wr . ghb S . D . 1012 , W . W . Morgan W . M . 211 , F . W . Downcs 1153 , F . Harding 177 , John ' Kent 177 , & c . Aft T the Lodge had been formally constituted the minutes of last Lodge meeting and tho Auditors' Report wore read and unanimously

adopted . Pro . ' . C . Packer aud J . II . D . Meyer wore then raised to iho sublime degree . The ballot was taken for Mr . Andrew Francis Morloy Gammell , proposed by Urn . C . H . Everett , and econded by the W . M . ; and for Mr . John Rowlings , who was proposed by Bro . W . Gomm D . C , aud seconded by the W . M . elect .

The result was in favour of both candidates , who wero initiated and regularly enlightened in the mysteries of the first degree in Freemasonry . The W . M . elect , Bro . Charles H . Everett , was then introduced and regularl y placed in the chair of King Solomon in tbe presence of a full Board of Installed Masters . On the re-adrnission of those below tho degree of I . M ., Bro . 0 . H . Everett was saluted iu