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Lodge , Speth Sec . Quuluor Corouati Lodge , Atherton , and many others . Tho Lodge was opened in due form by tho W . M . assisted by Bros . Watson S . W ., Middleton J . W ., Young Sec , Abbott Treas ., Fretwell S . D ., Atkinson J . D ., Bntterworth I . G . Tho minutes having been disposed of , the distinguished visitors entered , aud were

saluted . The W . M . then addressed the brethren , as follows : —I have great gratification in presenting to a brothor who has notified his intention of resigning the Lodge , in consequence of his removal to London , a slight token of our regrefc at parting with him . I mean our esteemed Bro . Samuel Scott Young . He has done so much for

Prudence Lodge , and we so thoroughly appreciate his services that as soon as we knew he was leaving a subscription was started in the Lodge , which has beeu almost universally responded to . I have now the great , gratification of presenting this jewel , on behalf of the members of the Lod" -e , Brothor Young , which I now pin on your breast .

It is an indication not only of the satisfaction with which the brethren have noted the ability with which you have served the Lodge as Secretary , but also as a slight mark of esteem for you as a brother , for yonr courteous conduct and tho able manner in which you have filled every office that has been allotted you . We aro

anxious that you shonld not leave this Lodge without taking with you some little material token of our regard for you . I hope you will not prize that jewel merely for its intrinsic value , but that it will be for all time a token of remembrance of a very happy connection with this Lodge , and that whenever you look upon it it will

bring back to yonr memory very happy remembrances of us all . Bro . Scott Young , who spoke with much feeling , assured the brethren that their gift was most highly prized , and that ifc would servo to remind him of very many happy hours spent in Prudence Lodge . The W . M . then said : Before I quit this chair and hand over the

gavel to the Installing Master , I feel I must say a word publicly , not only in acknowledgment of the services rendered to me by my Officers , but also for the marked ability with which you have served me throughout the year . I also wish to acknowledge the great kindness which all tho brethren havo exhibited towards me . I am

most thankful to feel that I quit this chair , leaving tho Lodge in that state of harmony in which I found it . I feel satisfied that if the Lodge has not been improved during my Mastership , at any rate it has lost nothing by it . Brethren , I respectfully oiler yon my farewell , and call upon the Past Grand Chaplain of England

( Dr . Smyth ) to tako np the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Watson was then presented for installation by the AV . D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire ( Bro . Henry Smith ) ancl Bro . Monkman P . M . P . P . G . D . C , ancl duly obligated . A largo and distinguished Board of Past Masters was afterwards formed , and the ceremony completed . The general

body of brethren were then re-admitted , and the new W . M . was duly proclaimed aud saluted . Dr . Smyth performed the onerous bnfc congenial duties which fell to his lot to the admiration of all present . The musical portion of the ceremony was under the direction of Bro . Townsend P . M . P . P . G . C ) . Bro . Watson then invested his Officers , as

follow , addressing to each suitable words of congratulation ancl advice Bros . Watson W . M ., Middleton S . W ., Fretwell J . W ., Evans Chap ., R , Abbott Treasnrer , Atkinson Secretary , Craig Preceptor , Bntterworth S . D ., Sykes Bailey J . D ., Tudor Trevor Dir . of Cers ., Howarth I . G ., Smithson Assist . Secretary , Crycr Steward , Bentley Asst . Steward ,

H . B . Abbott Assist . Steward and Musical Librarian , Pratt Organist , Barrand Tyler . Tho Worshipful Master , as charity representative of tho Lodge , reported that , so far as Lodge Prudence was concerned , it had been a very successful year . To the Girls' School 120 guineas had been sent up , aud an endowment of 10 guineas to tho Old Womons '

Institute . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Smyth , seconded by Bro . Tudor Trevor I . P . M ., Bro . Watson was re-elected charity represent , ative ; whilst the I . P . M . and the S . W . were appointed as representatives of the Lodgo on tbo local charity . Bro . Watson then presented to Bro . Trevor a handsome P . M . 's jewel of the Lodge pattern , and

iu doing so assured that brother that he possessed the admiration and affection of every member of the Lodge . Ho hoped Bro . Trevor would livo long to wear it , and that they would often see it on his breast iu their Lodge . He might depend upon ifc that ho was as near to the hearts of the brethren as thafc jewel was to his own . Bro .

Henry Smith D . P . G . M ., in the regrettable but unavoidable absence of fcho Prov . G . M . Bro . Tew , then , amid the applanse of tho brethren , pinned the jewel on Bro . Trevor ' s breast . He said : Bro . Tew , like myself , has watched tho progress of this Lodge with very great interest . He has , as you know , been present on many occasions , and

I know ho fully intended to be here to-day , not only as a matter ol pleasing duty , but with the view of saying how pleased ho was at the progress tho Lodge has made . We have watched ifc with very great interest , and I am proud to say that ifc is in an exceedingly flourishing condition . When I . camo here first yon had 15 members , tho

second timo you had 24 , aud now you tiavo ' . PI , arid J . am suro tho class of brethren you have introduce ! into Masonry have been of a character to rcllect credit on your choice . I am proud , Bro . Trevor , to havo been deputed by your brethren to pin this well deserved jewel on your breast . Bro . Trevor said—Tho least said the soonest mended on an occasion

like this , when ono s language is utterly inadequate to express one ' s feelings . lam sure you will believe me whonlsay that I receive your present not only with the sincere thanks which are due to me , but that il ; shall be placed among xny possessions , to last for all time as a fitting token of your kindly appreciatiou , your affection , and

your regard . The remainder of tbo business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed amid a perfect volley of hearty good wishes . An adjournment was then mado to tho banqueting hall , where a sumptuous meal was awaiting tho brethren . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , after which Bro . Trevor

proposed the health of the newly-installed W . M . lie said : —You , Bro . Watson , who have just been installed are no tyro in the Masonic art , for you were installed W . M . of your old Lodge ( Fidelity ) 16 years

ago . When I remember not merely tho local reputation , but the provincial , nay , the almost world-wide reputation you possess , as a Masonic litwateur , < feel sura that this Lodge which has honoured itself by > . i choice I'd ** tv h «* p | . * y nnd ptonpeiyus year bel ' uie it . I am

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sure you will maintain the traditions of the Lodgo in their integrity , and we all , whilst congratulating you on the position you occupy amongst us , wish you a happy career . In the namo of the l ; rethrf-n I give yon our most hearty congratulations and warm welcome , nnd we promise that we will stand by you as loyal subjects in every respect .

Bro . Watson , to whom was accorded a hearty greeting , said : —Ever since tho opening of theLodge brethren have beon loyal to tho chair . A house divided against itself cannot stand , and a Lodgo which lacks unity cannot prosper . I am proud indeed at the unanimous way in which yon elected me ; the number of congratulatory letters I have

received from all parts of the conntry has almost overwhelmed me . I believe our Lodge has been watched throughout the Province as an experiment ; to-day we have got beyond the region of experiment , we are a great success . * and , brethren . , this success will be increased so long as perfect harmony prevails . If anv difficult ? an '^ es i { onlv the

brethren will come to uie as W . M ., as a brother to whom they can speak in perfect confidence , all will bo well , and trouble-- which mar threaten will bo dissipated . Let us all resolve to listen to no innuendoes from the outside , but to stick to each other and to be open and above board , and then , ai we aro harmonious , we aro

bound to prosper . I wish long life , health , and prosperity to yon all . The "W . M . at a later period asked the brethren to drink the health of Bro . Scotfc Young , and said how much he would be missed , both in the Lodge and at refreshment . Bro . Young again expressed regret at the painful severance which circumstances had necessitated ,

and said somo of his happiest Masonio memories were linked with Prudence Lodge . Several visiting brethren contributed songs and recitations , ancl being ably backed up by Bros . Young , Hood , Cryer , and other musical members of tho Lodge , the proceedings throughout were mosfc enjoyable .

QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE , No . 2076 .

rnHE brethren of this Lodge met on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., being J- the Festival of the Four Holy Crowned Martyrs , the patron saints of the early building trades . Bro . R . F . Gould P . G . D ., the retiring AV . M ., acted as Installing Master , and the Officers for the current year are as follows : —Bro ? . W . Simpson W . M ., R . F . Gould I . P . M . ancl D . C , Lient .-Col . S . C Pratt S . AV ., AV . M . Bywater

P . G . S . B . J . W ., AValter Besant Treasurer , G . AV . Speth Secretary , Professor T . Hayter Lewis S . D ., Dr . W . Wynn Westcott . J . D ., Rev . Rev . J . 0 . Ball I ' . G ., and F . Mncbean Steward . Besides mngt of the above there were present W . Mattieu AVilliams , Stephen Richardson , A . Howell , 0 . F . Matier P . G . Standard Bearer , J . B . McKay , G .

Allen , J . H . Forshaw , 0 . Kupperschmidt , F . A . Powell , R . A . Gowan , B . A . Smith , AV . J . Spratling , F . W . Driver , S . L . Macgregor Mathers , J . F . Finlayson , C . Purdon Cooper , and S . S . Partridge P . A . G . D . C . Bro . W . M . Williams was elected a member , and Bros . C

Kupperschmidt , J . F . Finlayson and C Purdon Clarke were proposed as joining members . Afc the close of the installation ceremony , the AV . M . delivered an interesting address , and this was followed by a paper entitled " Some Notes on the Relations between the Grand

Lodges of England and Sweden , which was read by Bro . C Kupperschmidt , and concluded the bnsiness of the evening . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and the customary toasts were duly honoured , tho AV . M . remarking , in the case of the

Correspondence Circle , with which be coupled the name of Bro . McKay , that the Literary Society attached to the Lodge numbered 447 members , being nn increase of 292 over the corresponding figures on the Sth of November 1887 .

OSBORNE LODGE , No . 2169 .

ON Thursday , the 1 st inst ., a banquet was given afc the Glostor Hotel , AVest Cowes , in connection with the installation of Hro L . T . AVilkins as AVorshipful Master . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . T . W . Faulkner P . M . 35 P . P . G . J . W ., there being present Bro . Shepard of Yarborough Lodge , Bro . Garnham I . P . M . and Bro . Brauuon of Albany Lodge , Bros . Rogers and

Hewitt Peace and Harmony Lodge , Bro . Andrews East Medina Lodge . Medina Lodge was represented by its AV . M . Bro . F . Rutland P . P . G . O ., J . Leftwich S . W ., G . A . Mnrsell Secretary P . P . G . S O , T . M . Taylor J . D ., J . C Airs P . M . P . G . D . D . C , It . L . Roberton P . M . 35 and 2169 P . P . G . A . P . D . C Bro . Sumner , of Coventry , and O .

Passmore , of a Scotch Lodge ,. Bro . G . A . Mursoll ' s catering at HH banquet left nothing to be desired , and after putaking of the excellent spread placed upon the table , toasts were proposed in a very hearty manner . Tho following aro tho Officers of tbeCiborue Lodge : — -

Bros . L . T . AVilkins AV . M ., J . Halliday I . P . M ., A . Perry S . W ., fl . Deacon J . AV ., Edwin Weeks Treasurer , J . Yeatcs Sen-etary , C Stock S . D ., Jos . Clinchen J . D ., G . Rogers I . G ., R . L . R ibert'm P . M . 35 and 2169 P . P . G . A . P . D . C , G . A . Spencer Organist , W . Barblott Steward , E . Young Tyler .

STERNDALE BENNETT LODGE , No . 2182 .

ON Saturday , tho 3 rd inst ., the members of this young and prosperous Lodgo held a meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road . Bros . George Smith AV . M ., 11 . AVulmsley Little I . P . M ., Fred Cambridge J . W ., Wm . Clifford Sec , R . Clowes Treas ., S . Clare Hill Chaplain , Hoyte S . D ., Curcton J . D ., Costell » I . G ., Sknddor D . C , Hind Steward , John AVhiteman Tyler . Visitors :

Bros . J . AV . Martin I . P . M . Sec . 1986 , G . W . Reed P . M . US , W . II . Selyat P . M . 765 , AV . Pile P . M . 1 S 92 , A . Mane S . D . 1 . 67 , J . Hears-un J . AV . 167 , J . Keswing 2030 , Jacques Wynman , and several others . The minutes of last regular meeting wero rend aud confirmed . The AV . M . raised a candidate to the sublime degree . Tho Lo-b / e was

called off . The Lodgo was resumed iu the sucond degree , and Bro . Guy was passed . Lodge was resumed in the first degree , ancl Mr . George Dodds and Mr . Richardson were initiated . All the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively performed by the W . M . Bro Henry Guy was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . P . ro . Clowes Wets re-elected 'l ' lcasuix-i , and Bto . Jackson Hall on tho Audit Com .