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the customary interchange of fraternal greetings . The brethren then adjourned for the banquet , which was laid out in the most elaborate style in the Throne-room ; the saloon presented an unusually brilliant appearance , the walls being literally covered with flogs and trophies , while strings of bannerets were suspended from

the ceiling and supporting pillars . A sumptuous menu was provided by Bro . F . H . Clemow , whose arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the numerous company elicited unbounded expressions of satisfaction . Before proceeding with the toasts an artistic programme and book of words , together with an excellent portrait of the

Worshipful Master , were distributed amongst the guests . During the evening a choice selection of music was rendered by Madame Riechelman , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Mr . Dyved Lowys , and Mr . Stanley Owens ; Bro . Riechelman presiding ably at the pianoforte . The Worshipful Master , in graceful terms , proposed the loyal toasts , in

doing which he characterised the Jubilee year as a theme for such nn epic as had never yet been written , and no poet could treat ifc commensurate with its greatness . The toast Loyalty to the Throne and Devotion to the Craft was most enthusiastically received . The Grand Officers were represented by Bro . C . A . Cottebruno P . G . P .,

in the absence of Bro . Edgar Bowyer P . G . Stand . Bear ., who had been obliged to leave early ; and Bro . H . N . Price I . P . M . then proposed in felicitous terms the health of the Worshipful Master . They all well knew his good heartedness , kindness , and thorough application to , and love of , Masonry . They had seen him this evening

initiate an old and esteemed friend of his own ( the speaker ' s ) , and he was sure , from the careful manner in which he had performed thafc ceremony , it augured well for a grand and happy year , so far as the working of the Lodge was concerned . They would find him one of the happiest and best of brothren , and when he retired from the

chair he would do so with the love , esteem , and affection of every brother of the Lodge . The toast was received with every demonstration of welcome , and Bro . Simner , on rising to respond , was greeted with the utmost enthusiasm . After acknowledging the kindly expressions made towards him , both in and out of the Lodge ,

he said it had always been his endeavour to improve the tone of Masonry , and in this aim he shonld persevere as long as he lived . He trusted bis Officers would give him the same amount of support ns they had done his predecessor , and perhaps at the end of his year he might be able to give as much satisfaction as their worthy

I . P . M . bad prophesied . He was going up as a Steward to the Girls ' Festival , and if the brethren had any gnineas to spare he should bo pleased to add them to his list . He did nofc intend to press them now , bnt at the next meeting he should send his list round . He wished to make up that list to 200 gnineas

and was prepared to take half that responsibility on his own shoulders if th 9 brethren wonld make up the rest . This was the first year of their now Centenary , and also the Jubilee year of the Queen , and he wished them to show they appreciated the importance of the event . Their I . P . M . was very proud of having been

W . M . during the Centenary year of the history of tho Lodge , but he had the proud privilege of being W . M . in the Jnbilee year , which he considered far better , for tho Jubilee Festival of a Sovereign was a less frequent occurrence , and would be a season of joy and rejoicing all round . He agaiu thanked them for the great cordiality

with which the toast had been received . The W . M . then proposed the Initiate , whom ho welcomed with Shakspeare ' s greeting — " Onr hearts of brother ' s temper do receive you ia with all kind love , good thought and reverence . " Brother McPherson having replied , the Visitors were welcomed by the Worshipful Master , and

appropriate responses were made by Bros . J . Terry Secretary R . M . B . I ., Edwin Storr P . M . 167 , J . Hill W . M . 1653 , and E . Lowther P . M . 1307 . In giving the I . P . M . and Installing Master the W . M . said it had long been a custom in this Lodge for the outgoing Master to instal his successor , and Bro . Prico had been no exception to the

rule . The manner in which ho performed the ceremony was an intellectual trest , anl those who were present in tho Lodge had an opportunity of seeiiig what the brethren thought of him . After some farther words of eulogy he presented to Bro . Price a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , bearing inscription similar to thafc on the watch . This made the

third presentation Bro . Prico had received during the Centenary year , which was a memorablo one to him and to the Lodge . And ho hoped ho might live many years to enjoy their love and admiration . Bro .

Price acknowledged the gift in suitable words . Other toasts followed , including tbo Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge . The proceedings throughout were characterised with fcho utmost harmony and good feeling .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 221 . rpllE annual meeting was held on Wednesday , the lflthinst ., afc the -1 Commercial Hotel , Bolton , afc fonr o ' clock in fcho afternoon . Present : Bros . CharlesCrompton W . M ., P . Bradbnrn I . P . M ., James Walker S . W ., VV . H . Chambers J . VV ., G . P . Brockbank Treas ., J . VV . Drayeott Secretary , W . Siddorn S . D ., R . Guerdon J . D ., J . W . Taylor P . G . S . D . Director of Ceremonies , W . Forrest I . G ., E . Halliwoll and

. 7 . F . Elliston Stewards , J . R . Haslam Organist , Thomas TJigson Tyler . Bros . T . Morris , J . Boothroyd , E . Melrose , J . M . Rutter , Sterling , Critchley , Margorison , Sutcliffe , Stevenson , Badcliffe , Truman , Bentlev , Enfcwisle , E . Howarth , Brown and F . Jackson . Visitors W . P . Brockbank 37 , Nightingale W . M . 146 , Mantel ! I . G . 348 , W .

Lory 1509 , N . William 269 , A . Oosgravo W . M . 1723 , W . Chadwick W . M . 348 , J . W . Abbott Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , W . Hardcasfcle Provincial Deputy Director of Ceremonios , J . Barrett P . M . 1723 , VV . Hughes P . M . 721 , J . Yates 518 , W . Peer 3 721 , J . Seddon 381 , H . M . Sr . aveley 1723 . The

minutes of tho last regular meeting having been confirmed , the Lodge proceeded to the 2 nd degree , when Bro . James Walker S . W . aud W . M . elect was presented to the W . M . and obligated , as regards the government of tho Lodge . The Lodge was then opened in the ! 5 rd rtffrcp , and a Board nf Instilled Masters formed . Bro . Walker

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was solemnly obligated , installed , and proclaimed in ancient form as W . M . for the ensuing year , the Installing Officer Bro . Crompton discharging his duty with remarkable ability and accuracy . The following were invested as Officers , the brethren being instracted and addresed as to the nature of their several duties

by Brother Boothroyd P . M .: —Brothers W . F . Chambers S . W ., W . Siddorn J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Treas ., J . W . Drayoott Sec , R . Cuerden S . D . W . Forrest J . D ., J . W . Taylor Dir . of Cers ., J . R , Haslam Org ., Edwin Halliwell I . G ., J . F . Ellison and W . H . Brown Stewards . The final addresses to the W . M ., Officers , and

Brethren were delivered by Bro . G . P . Brockbank P . G . Standard Bearer of England , and senior member of the Lodge . The proclamations of the Installation of the Worshipful Master were ably rendered by the veteran Director of Cere , monies , who excelled himself on this occasion . Brother Brock .

bank presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a Charity medal of the Order to Bro , James Walker W . M ., he having served as Steward at two Festivals , and qualified himself as a Life Governor to two of the Charities . A Past Master ' s jewel—speoially designed and furnished by Bro . Lamb , of Clerkenwell , London—was presented

to the retiring Master , who was highly complimented on the manner in which he had discharged tho duties of the office for the past year , The sum of five gnineas was voted in aid of the fund for presenting a portrait from the East Lancashire Lodges to their esteemed Prov . G Master , Col . Starkie P . G . W . Bro . Peter Bradburn P . M . presented an

elegant pur 3 e for collecting the alms of the brethren , and the same was forthwith put into active service . A sum of £ 3 17 s 6 d was the result ; this was handed to the Seoretary . A gentleman was proposed for initiation ; after which a portion of the ancient rnles and charges was read , and hearty good wishes tendered from the

Visitors . Lodge closed at six o clock , in peace and harmony , and the brethren forthwith adjourned to banquet . The Lodgeroom was mosfc elegantly and tastefully decorated with the banners of R . A Chapter 221 , and from forty to fifty private banners of the members of this and other Lodges of the town , who

kindly lent them . The work of arrangement was confided to the willing hands of Bros . Boothroyd , Bradburn and Radcliffe . This Lodge has given about eighteen Charity medals to brethren who have served as Stewards and qualified as Life Governors within the last fifteen years . The retiring Worshipful Master last year served as

Steward for tho Boys' School and qualified as a Life Governor ; he collected in small sums £ 10 10 s , this he paid in name of the Lodge to the same Charity ; we trust he will be enabled to make up another Stewardship before long , and that he may be numbered amongst tho brethren who wear the honourable badge of Charity .

PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 357 .

A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Monday afternoon , the - *¦ *• 17 fch inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Southampton , when Sheriff E . Brown was duly installed W . M ., the ceremony being impressively

performed by Brother Aldis P . M . The newly-made Master then appointed his Officers , as follow : —Brother G . Aldis I . P . M ., Brother Dusantoy S . W ., Brother A . J . Blackman J . W ., Brother Jenvy S . D ., Brother A . J . Baker J . D ., Brother Dacombe I . G ., Brother Hardie Organist . There were over 28 Past Masters present , and after the Lodge bad been closed about 70 of the brethren sat down to a banquet , prepared by Brother T . Dartnall .

METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 .

nnHERE was a goodly muster of the members of this Lodge on -i- Wednesday evening , at Anderton's Hotol , under the presidency of Bro . G . W . Knight W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . C . Edmonds S . W ., T . Dimsdale J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treas ., F . J . Perks P . M . Sec , W . F . Bates J . D ., R . C . Fraser I . G ., J . Brnton

A . D . C , R . Alaway A W . S ., J . F . Saunders Org ., Past Masters Bros . C . J . Scales , W . M . Stiles , Henry Stiles , J . J . Michael , & c , with

Bro . Richard Whiting Tyler . Amongst the Visitors were Bro 3 . J . Powdrell , R . Ross , W . H . Ross , and A . Dickey 1744 , J . A . Ames 390 , W . D . Palmer and B . Bott 1949 , G . Dickinson 1681 , E . G . Cherry 861 , and J . Edmunds 279 .. Lodge wa 3 opened soon after five o ' clock with the enstomary formalities , and advanced

to the third , when Bro . Henry Wells wa 3 raised to tho sublime degree . Resuming in tho second , Bros . David Trongi , Celeste Pezzati , Edwin Elton Hawkins , and Stanley Saxby were duly entrusted , and passed . Tho ballot was i . hen opened for Mr . John George Evans , assistant manager of Anderton's Hotel , proposed by Bro . VV . M . Sfciles P . M .,

and seconded by Bro . C . J . Scales P . M . ; Mr . George Davey , proposed by Bro . Cherry , and seconded by Bro . Jaggers ; and Mr . Carlo Moschiui and Mr . Constantino Martignini , both of the Cafe Monico , Tichborne-street , W . The latter were proposed by B-o . J . V . Biggi , and seconded by Bro . Churchill . All were unanimous ' -. - " ~—>> . ] and the

candidates wore duly initiated into the myster . eJ u ^ j .. !•'/ luges of the Order , tho ceremonies being performed in a very commendable manner . At tho conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Brother F . H . Clemow , the arrangements being admirably carried out under the

personal superintendence of Brother Smith . Afc the conclusion of a well-served dinner the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , tho "Worshipful Master alluding in suitable terms to the approaching Jubilee of her Majesty's reign , and the suggested Masonic commemoration , of that auspicious event . The Immediate Past Master

iu proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , spoke in felicitous term 3 of the able manner iu which Brother "Kni ght discharged the dnties of his office , keeping tho brothren well together , and

sustaining harmony and good feeling in the Lodge . Referring to the Charities , he reminded the brethren that Brother Willing , their esteemed Treasurer , was going up as a Steward to the Festival of the Benevolent Tnstitntion , and he should very much like to see a list