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son P . M . P . G . S . Secretary , D . Jackson S . D ., W . Braokenbury J . D ., L . Herman I . G ., J . Seddon S . S ., T . Falshaw J . S .. R . Holme Organist , and W . H . Ball Tyler . Previous to the conclusion of the business , a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . M . Corless I . P . M ., as a mark of respect and esteem after his year ' s labours in the chair . The installation picnic subsequently took place at the Great Eastern Hotel , New Ferry , at which about 200 ladies and brethren

were present . An excellent banquet was provided by " mine host , ' and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . and other brethren . The menu card and toast list was quite a model in its way , and reflected great credit on the taste of Bros . Burrows and Matthews . The weather was very delightful , and the whole of the afternoon's amnsements were enjoyed with tho greatest zest . The picnic was one of the most pleasant held for a long time , and the party returned to town at a seasonable hour .

De "Warren Lodge , No . 1302 . —This Lodge hold its annual meeting on Monday , the 5 th July , at Private Rooms , White Swan Hotel , Halifax , at 8 p . m . Present—Bros . W . Asqnith W . M ., Jeremiah Whitaker S . W ., George Normanton P . M . P . P . J . G . D . J . W ., William Cooke P . M . Secretary , John Frith P . M . Treasurer , Thomas Braithwaito J . D ., John Seed P . M . D . C , W . Swift and 0 . W . Stead

Stewards , George Holmes I . G ., J . Greenwood P . M . Tyler ; P . M . Bro . W . H . D . Horsfall . Visitor , Bro . J . Menzies W . M . 61 . Business : — Lodge opened in 1 st degree , minntes of last meeting read and confirmed ; Mr . Thomas Edwin Hinehcliffe ballotted for , nnanimonsly accepted , and initiated by the W . M . A motion to increase the initiation fee to £ 10 10 s was passed the second time . The Lodge

opened in 2 nd degree . Tho W . M . elect was presented to the Installing Officer ( Bro . G . Normanton P . M . ) , took his obligation of fidelity to the Lodge , and answered the usnal questions . Lodge opened in 3 rd degree , M . M . 's retired . Board of Installed Masters formed , and the W . M . elect placed in the E ., according to ancient usage and custom . Board of Installed Masters closed , brethren

re-admitted , and saluted . Officers invested as follows : —Bros . Jeremiah Whitaker W . M ., George Normanton P . M . P . PJ . G . D . S . W ., Frederick Whitaker P . M . P . P . J . G . D . J . W ., John Seed P . M . Treasurer , William Cooke P . M . Secretary , Thomas Braithwaito S . D ., George Holmes J . D ., William Sntcliffo D . C ; , Charles W . Stead Organist , John Gardiner I . G ., William Swift and Seth Patchett Stewards ,

John Greenwood P . M . Tyler . Tho Secretary , on behalf of tho Lodge , then presented and invested Bro . Asqnith , the retiring W . M ., with a new P . M . apron , collar , and silver jewel , as a mark of their appreciation of his earnestness in discharging tho duties of his office during the past twelve months . Unfortunately , while this was taking place , a message was awaiting Bro . Asqnith , announcing the

death , that afternoon , of his father , at Dewsbury . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to a banquet , which reflected great credit on the new manager of tho White Swan Hotel Company . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , that of "the sister Lodges in Halifax" being replied to bv Bro . Menzies W . M . Lodge of Probity , No . 61 , and Bro . F . Whitaker W . M . St . James ' s Lodge ; No . 448 .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —An emergency meeting was held on the 10 th July , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . C Present-Bros . N . B . Headon W . M ., J . H . Townend S . W ., J . Seex J . W ., G . W . Blackie as S . D ., Clias . Taylor as J . D ., W . H . Catchpool I . G ., W . Stoedman Tyler , Edward Moody Secretary . Bro . James Stevens I . P . M . Visitors — Bros . J . Lake 1471 ,

Taylor Secretary 902 , J . G . Pickard , Royal Mother of Solomon Lodge , Jerusalem , Wray , Robert Burns 25 ; and Bros . Farmer , Hicks , Lewis , Rolfe , Kebble , Barker , Potter , Goodman , McNivon , Measures , T . W . Headon , Bonlton , White , Cox , Rnwe , Hooker , Bristow , Liscombe , Davis , Babor , Keeble , J . R . Hartley , Tnllidge , J . Hartley , E . H . Davis , Fendick , Lockitt , Clark . Business transacted : —

Raised Bros . White , Bristow , Hicks , Farmer , Measures , and MeNivcn ; passed Bros . Rowe , Lord , Goodman , Lescombe , and Benskin ; initiated Messrs . Julian , Hartley CO ., Lockitt , and D . J . R . Claik . The whole of the ceremonies wero worked by the W . M . Several candidates were proposed . Supper at conclusion . Bro . Pickard , Royal Mother of Solomon Lodge , Jerusalem , responded for the visitors . Lodge opened at 3 . 15 , closed at 9 . 30 .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —The first summer banquet in connection with this Lodge , which , although it has only been one year in existence , numbers 45 members , aud has on its list many propositions for joining at the next meeting , was held on Friday , 9 th July , at the Rye House , Hoddesdon , Herts . The weather was nnpropitions , it raining all day , yet , despite this drawback , tho breth-

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ren and ladies arrived by rail and road . Bro . Jas . Willing jun ., the W . M ., and the Stewards , determined that there should be no lack of attention on their part to secure the comfort of the visitors , in which endeavonr they were most successful . The attractions of this beautiful place which , on account of the rain , could not be seen to such , advantage as on a fine day , consist of its beautiful grounds , its

historical associations , so suggestive of the celebrated Rye House Plot , its very old and valuable pictures , statuary , and relics , all of which are graphically described by the attendants . Another great feature of this establishment we must not omit to mention , that is , the facility it affords to those who are inclined for an aquatic excursion , as its supply of boats will serve tho requirements of the most

fastidious . When all these various attractions had been duly brought under tho notice of tho brethren and their lady friends , an adjournment took place to a very commodious room , where a capital dinner and dessert was provided by Bro . W . H . Teale , the worthy host . Bro . J . Teale personally superintended . Bro . Jas . Willing jun ., the W . M ., presided , and it is but justice to say that to his genial presidency , assisted by

the officers of the Lodge and the Stewards , that every lady , brother and visitor thoroughly enjoyed themselves . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal toasts were given . Bro . Michael , the S . W . proposed , in eulogistic terms , the toast of the W . M . He informed tho Brethren that the success of the Lodgo ( he being one of its founders ) was mainly due to him , and in proposing his health he hoped all

present wonld do honour to it , he was one whom all respected for his many good qualities . ( Cheers ) . Bro . James Willing responded to the toast , and in tho course of a very eloquent speech said he was pleased to hear the commendations passed on him by Bro . Michael , and at the hearty response which was given by those present ; any services that could be rendered by him to the Craft

in eeneral wero at their disposal . He was proud to say the Metro - politan Lodgo was flourishing . Bro . Ralph and Mr . R . Douglass responded for the toast of the Visitors in very happy terms . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of tho Officers , alluded to their Masonic qualifications , but ho had more particularly to thank Bro . Tims P . M . and Secretary for his arduous and indefatigable exertions , not only in tho

Lodge , bnt also in contributing to tho day ' s successful proceedings . Tho next toast was that of the Stewards , and that found very able exponents in Bro . J . Douglas I . G . and Bro . Scales . Tho Ladies was next given , after which the toast of the Press . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 returned thanks . Tho ladies and brethren in the adjoining room enjoyed the pleasure of quadrilles , polkas , & c . A band provided by the W . M . discoursing some very excellent music . Tea

and cofleo was the : ) served , and tho visitors returned to town , after passing a delightful day , in spite of tho weather , all present expressing to the W . M . their congratulation at the success of the first summer banquet . Among those present wero Bros . Michael S . W ., Williams J . W ., H . G . Tims , Child S . D ., Kingham J . D ., J . Douglas I . G ., C . Scales W . S ., Sainsbury , Cook , Gilbert , Rapkin , Reed , Ralph , R . Douglas , J . Levy , Shand , JIatton , Trimmings , II . M . Levy , & c .

Railway Traffic Returns.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS .

The following statement shows the receipts for traffic on the undermentioned railways for tho past week , as compared with the corresponding week iu 187 1 : — MileB open . Receipts . Railway . 1875 1875 1874

Caledonian 739 — — Glasgow and South Western . . 315 * 18 , 785 16 , 976 Great Eastern .... 7 Gy 51 , 273 51 , 103 Great Northern .... 523 5 I , " 66 52 , 282 Great Western .... 1 , 525 108 , 447 10 ^ , 591 Lancashire and Yorkshire . . 430 69 , 137 67 , 552

London and Brighton . . . 37 < H 33 , 702 33 , 248 London , Chatham and Dover . . 153 * 22 . 073 21 , 938 London and North Western . . I , n 86 £ 180 , 471 180 , 933 London and South Western . . S 2 tjJ 39 , 893 40 , 430 Loudon , Tilbury and Southend . 45 — — Manchester and Sheffield . . 259 ^ 30 , 623 29 , 276

Midland 970 i 112 , 935 111 , 855 Metropolitan 8 9 , 714 8 , 744 „ „ District ... 8 5 , 269 4 . 347 „ „ St . John ' s Wood . . 1 | 601 513

North British 839 46 , 300 42 , 224 Xorth Eastern ... . 1 . 400 J- 125 / 192 122 , 357 North London .... 12 7 , 148 6 . 945 North Staffordshire Railway . . 11 ) 1 9 , 590 9 , 821 „ „ Canal . . US 1 , 540 1 . 579 I South Eiistorn .... 350 38 , 4 G 5 37 , 043

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