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NUMBER LODGE , No . 57 . rilHE 68 th anniversary of the laying of tho foundation stone of the Hall of J . the Humber Lodgo , in Osborne Street , Hull , was celebrated on the 7 th inst . ' At tho opening of the Lodge Bro . M . J . Martinson the Worshipful Master was supported by a large number of the Members and Visitors .

The only business before the Lodge was the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . James Wildbore the Immediate Past Master . During the twelve months of his rule Bro . Wildbore had been distinguished by his zeal , . assiduity and close attention to his duties , and had won the highest esteem " and respect . On his relinquishing the chair he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , but it was felt that he had fairly won further recognition , says the " Hull Daily News , " and the Committee which was formed for the

purpose met with hearty support , and obtained a sum sufficient to purchase a silver tea service , beautifully worked , from the establishment of Bro . Past Master King , silversmith and jeweller , Market Place . The presentation of the testimonial at this anniversary was most opportune , for it was likewise commemorative of Bro . Wildbore ' s silver wedding , and many were the hearty good wishes expressed for the long life and happiness of his wife and family and himself .

Upon Bro . Past Master Wilson devolved the honour of making tho presentation . He said he had had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Past Master Wildbore nearly all his life , and he could speak of him as a worthy neighbour and hououred townsman . In his Masonic life he had known him from his infancy , for he was his first candidate , and all the Brethren who had passed the chair knew the great interest and concern with which a new Master viewed nis first initiate . He felt sure that Bro . Wildbore would fulfil his

expectations and the expectations of tho Lodge as a worthy and distinguished Mason . He had watched him all through the Offices he had filled , and the very able way in which he discharged the duties of Senior Warden led to his being elected to the highest Office it was in the power of the Brethren to bestow upon one of their number . He trusted that the beautiful tea service which it was now his pleasure to present to Bro . Wildbore would be an incentive to hia family in the honourable and just performance of the duties of this life and a stimulus to follow in the stops of their honoured father .

"' Bro . Past Master Wildbore , in accepting the testimonial , said ho felt truly grateful for the kind expressions of Bro . Past Master Wilson , and he found it very difficult to find words to express his sincere thanks to all for the magnificent present they had thought fit to present to him that night , it proved to him that his humblo efforts to please had merited their approval . Great were the responsibilities entailed upon the Brother filling the chair of King Solomon of the Humber Lodge , and he felt proud to know that he had

discharged the duties during 1894 to their satisfaction . It was a signal honour they had paid him in presenting him with that beautiful testimonial , and he could assure them it would be highly esteemed by his family circle as a valuable memento of his Masonic life . As long as ho lived he should appreciate their kindness , and he gave them the assurance tbat ho should continue to do his utmost to promote thc welfare and prosperity of the Humber Lodge . Each piece of plate bore the following : —

Presented to BBO . JAMES WILDBORE P . M . By the members of tho Humber Lodge of Freemasons , No . 57 , as a mark of their appreciation of his services as W . M . for the year 1891 . The Lodgo was then closed , and the commemoration banquet followed in tho large hall below .

Bro . M . J . Martinsen presided , and was supported by Bro . M . C . Peck Past Grand Standard Bearer Eng ., many Past Masters of the Lodgo and Visiting Brethren . The usual toasts were honoured , and the proceedings were in every way a success .

PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 199 . DURING the past year Dr . Best has been tho W . M . of this Lodge , and on Monday , 6 th inst ., the Brethren mustered "in force to elect his successor for the ensuing twelve months . Bro . H . H . Goodwin the S . W ., who has held oflico in the Lodge for seven years , and has regularly attended , was elected unanimously , and later ho received thc cordial congratulations of the members . Bro . Goodwin , who is a son of the late Councillor Goodwin , is a member of tho Royal Arch Chapter , says the " Dover Chronicle . " At the same meeting Bro . E . Lukey P . M . was re-elected Treasurer of the Lodge .

8 T . GEORGE LODGE , No . 242 . ON Friday , 3 rd inst ., the annual installation took placo at the Masonic Rooms , Nether Hall Road , Doncaster , Bro . E . Newsum being the Installing Master . Bro . J . H . Pawson , who during the last year has held the Office of Senior Warden , was raised to the position of Master . After the ceremony tho usual banquet was held .

ROYAL YORK LODGE , No . 315 . CLOSING their spring meetings , the members held a very enjoyable gathering at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , lib inst ., when invitations were extended to the Officers of the St . Cecilia and Atlingworth Lodges .

The Lodge was opened under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . B . Drury , and on tlio termination of thc business the members aud visiting Brethren , numbering about fifty , sat down to supper .

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Tho W . M ., after proposing the Queen , submitted the toast of the Visitors to which Bros . D'Albiac , E . Mitchell , T . Bullock , Heathcote Smith , Seymour Penzer , and J . A . Thilthorpe responded . Other toasts followed .

CHURCHILL LODGE , No . 478 . TI 1 HERE was a large and influential gathering of members and friends at I tho annual festival , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Alfred Street , Oxford , on Monday , Gth inst . Amongst those present were the Deputy Provuu- ' al Graud Master Bto . Lord Valentia , M . P ., the Duke of Marlborough , & c .

After the usual business had been transacted , Bro . Dr . Rice was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being most ably performed by the Immediate Past Master Bro . Mark Weyland . Subsequently thc Brethren dined together under the presidency of the uew W . M ., who entered upon his year of office with hearty expressions of goodwill from the Brethren present .

ETRUSCAN LODGE , No . 546 . ON Thursday , 10 th inst ., o number of presentations took place at the Masonic Hal ! , Longton , in connection with this Lodge , and in the presence of upwards of fifty Brethren . Bro . G . E . Walters W . M . presided , the Warden ' s chairs being occupied by Bros . W . Brickel and J . W . Bromley , After the Lodge had been opened , Bro . Prince , on behalf of the Lod ge , presented to Bro . Blair an illuminated address in a gilt frame , on the

occasion of his retirement from tho Treasurership of the Lodge . It was signed by the VV . M ., Wardens , and Secretary , and stated that it was intended as an expression of regret at his retirement from post of Treasurer , whioh he had hold for seventeen years ; appreciation of his services to the Lodge and the Craft generally , and hope that ho would continue for many years an active membership of the Lodge .

Bro . Prince said that during the long period Bro . Blair had been Treasurer the accounts had always been well and truly kept . As Bro . Blair initiated him thirty-one years age it was appropriate that he should make the presentation . He remembered that at that time there wero many distinguished Brethren present . '

Bro . Blair , in acknowledging the gift , thanked his friend , Bro . Prince , for his kindly expressions , referred to the many losses the Lodge had sustained by death since ho was in the chair , and said he was now the oldest subscribing member . He earnestly hoped that the Lodge would continue to succeed for a very long period , and as long as thoy adhered to sound Masonic principles he was sure the Great Architect of the Universe would prosper the Lodge . He trusted that he would be spared to attend the Lodge for many years to come .

Brother Chapman then presented a splendid Secretary ' s table in commemoration of Bro . J . Webberley ' s retirement , after twenty-six years service . It is of polished oak , the front being embellished with Masonic emblems , designed by Bro . T . Tindal , and contains a suitable inscription

Bro . Chapman said the Brethren desired to testify their gratitude for Bro . Webberley ' s long and valuable services by something appropriate , and whioh should be o £ a permanent character in the Lodge . It was an object of great utility , and it would be valuable as reminding present aud future members of the good work which Bro . Webborley had done for a very long period .

The W . M . then , on behalf of the Past Masters of the Lodge , presented Bro . Webborley with the jewel of a Secretary , assuring him of tbe Brotherly love which they entertained towards him . With one exception , Brother Webberloy had seen all the existing members of the Lodge initiated . Bro . Wobberley acknowledged the gifts , and the kind expressions towards him . Tho table was a beautiful piece of furniture which would last a

hundred years , and he hoped it would be an incentive to his son to become Secretary some day . He had been thirty-five years a member of the Lodge , and had only missed throe meetings ; nothing gave him greater pleasure than to attend his Lodge , for the members had always been of one mind ; there had been no dissentions , no bickerings , but they had always carried on

the business comfortably and harmoniously . The Etruscan Lodge had twenty-four Past Masters who were subscribing members and who attended Lodge , which was more than any other Lodge in the Province had . He hoped that the day was not far distant when the new Secretary's table would be placed in a larger Lodge Room , with other furniture to match .

Bro . Griffiths presented to Bro . T . Warren , the Tyler of the Lodge , a marble timepiece as an acknowledgment of tho faithful way in which he had performed the duties of his office for a period of twenty-one years . H « warmly complimented Bro . Warren on his devotion to his duties . Bro . Warren made a lew appropriate remarks in accepting this mark oi respect .

Bro . J . E . Hodson the Immediate Past Master then , on behalf of the Officers of the Lodgo for 1894 , presented to the Lodge a handsome cabinet as a memento of the harmonious way in which they had worked together . Thc original suggestion for a cabinet was made by Bro . Frewerl . G ., in order that the beautiful loving cups of the Lodge might be kept in view in tbe room , and in which the regalia of the late Bro . W . K . Harvey , which had been given to the Lodge just before his death , might be displayed .

Brother George Bennion formally accepted the gift on behalf of thc Lodge . Bro . Blair thou presented to Bro . George Bennion a Past Registrar's Jewel , on the occasion of his having been appointed P . G . R ., and Brother Webborley presented to Brother Tindal a Master Mason ' s Jewel in acknowledgment of his services in designing the ornamentation of the table .

Lodgo having been closed , the Brethren adjourned to the Crown and Anchor Hotel , where Bros . Blair , Wobberley , and Warren were entertained at a complimentary dinner . Tho repast was an excellent one , and at the conclusion of it the usual toasts were drunk .

LOYAL BERKSHIRE LODGE OF HOPE , No . 574 . THE concluding meeting of the Lodge , prior to the summer vacation , was held at the Temperance Hall , Newbury , on Friday , 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . S . Liddle , Mus . Bac , who was supported by the Senior Warden Bro . C . E . Keyser P . G . D ., and the rest of the Officers , together with an unusually numerous attendance of other members .

The ceremonies wero admirably performed by Bro . J . N . Day , and at the close of the Lodge business the Brethren adjourned to the Queens Hotel , where they dined together . The usual Masonic toasts were responded to , including the health of tne newly initiated Brethren , Captain Somerset and Councillor Edmonds , whose health was drunk with enthusiasm , and thc compliment was suitably acknowledged .