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of the memorable year when he occupied the chair of K . S . The jewel was inscribed as follows : —

Presented by the Brethren of St . Thomas Lodge , No . 99 to W . BRO . ROBERT TAYLOR P . M ., in recognition of his services as W . M . 18 99-1900 . December 5 th , 1900 .

During the evening another presentation was made , namely that of a small purse of gold to Bro . Hancock P . M ., in recognition of his twelve years service as Treasurer . We subjoin a list of the new-invested Officers , viz ., Bros .

H . Mason S , W ., W . Mann J . W ., Thomas Threlfall P . M . P . P . G . P . Chaplain , W . Martin P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Millward P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . Secretary , J . J . Millson P . M . D . C , J . C . Poyser S . D ., J . H . Baker J . D ., H . Royle I . G ., G . Owen Org ., Burke , Clegg , Simcock , Howe , Chadwick , and Spencer Stewards .

In proposing the health of the visiting Brethren Brother Wightman P . M . referred to the absence of Bro . Samuel Moore P . M . P . P . G . S . of W ., who had always been proud of extending a welcome to members of other Lodges , and who was now absent through a severe accident .

The toast of the Masonic Charities had been allocated to Past Master Aid . J . J . Meakin P . P . G . W ., but he being absent through illness the duty was undertaken by Past Master Martin , who fervently hoped it would please the G . A . O . T . U . to restore him to health and strength , including also in this commendable aspiration the name of Bro . Moore . Telegrams of condolence were afterwards despatched to those two Brethren . • •

Lodge of Truth , No . 1458 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER H . H . HELLEWELL . rriHE annual meeting and Festival of St . Jq hn took place at the JL Mitre Hotel , Cathedral Gates , Manchester , on Saturday , 1 st inst . There was an excellent attendance of members and visitors , among the latter being Brothers Captain C R . N . Beswicke-Royds

P . G . D . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , James Newton P . G . S . B . Prov . G . Sec , W . Bee r . P . D . D . C , H . Powell Jones P . P . G . S . B ., Thomas Threlfall P . P . G . P ., Edward Roberts Prov . G . Tlr ., Joseph Jackson W . M . 934 , Robert Taylor W . M . . 992 , Fred . E . hughes W . M . 10 S 3 , William Hughes W . M . 2447 , & c .

In the absence of the W . M ., Lodge was opened at an early hour by Bro . Thos . P . Cooper P . M ., and a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Roland Philips , Shipping Manager , Old Trafford , who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . G . P . Taylor P . M . Secretary . Bro . Robert Caldwell P . M . P . P . G . S . B . then took the chair , and installed

Bro . H . H . Hellewell S . W . as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , he being assisted by Past Masters Buckley Carr P . P . G . D . C ., Alfred Hebden P . P . G . D . D . C , Thos . Henry Hall , T . P . Cooper , G . H . Needle , and Captain Royds Dep . Prov . G . M . The latter invested Bro . Hellewell , inducted him into the principal chair , and also addressed him with regard to the duties of his high and important office of Master .

We subjoin a list of the newly-invested Officers , viz . : Bros . W . Dewhurst S . W ., J . J . Dean J . W ., Thos . Hy . Hall P . M . Treas ., Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C Sec , J . Doyle S . D ., W . Cottrill J . D ., H . Flint I . G ., Buckley Carr P . M . P . P . G . D . C D . C , Burgess , Shaw , Murray Stewards , W . J . Herring P . M . Char . Rep .

• The Festival of St . John was afterwards celebrated , a very recherche banquet being provided . Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted by the W . M ., who took the opportunity of reminding the Brethren that a special song would be given in honour of the birthday of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales .

The toast of the Officers of Grand Lodge was responded to by Bro . James Newton P . G . S . B . Prov . G . Secretary , who , in the course of some interesting remarks , advocated greater uniformity than at present obtains in the working of Lodges . The toast of the Provincial Officers was responded to by Bro . Thomas Threlfall P . M . P . P . G . P . in a neat and appropriate speech . Bro . Carr proposed the health of the newly installed W . M ., who

, in responding , reverted to that portion of ceremonial performed by Bro . Royds . He took it as a mark of great favour not only to himself , but also to the Lodge , that so worthy and distinguished a Brother as the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire should thus willingly have taken a part in the ceremony of the day . During the evening a Past Treasurer ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Pearce , which contained the following inscription : —

Presented to BRO . J PEARCE , by the Brethren , for his zeal and valuable services as Treasurer , 1897-1 goo . December 1 , 1900 .

Before the close of the proceedings Bro . H . Powell Jones P . M ., & c . ( the host ) was addressed by Bro . Hebden , who , on behalf of the Brethren thanked him for the uniform kindness and attention which he had invariably extended towards them . His catering had been such that not one could possibly find fault with it , and they sincerely regretted that his services would very shortly be lost to them . He

might inform the Brethren that Bro . Jones was about to undertake the management of the Palatine Hotel , Blackpool , and their best wishes for his success would follow him . That evening they had seen a remarkable evidence of the success with which Bro . Jones could act in the transformation of the working Masonic room into a banquet room , and that too in the short space of twenty-five minutes . In conclusion Brp . Hebden wished Bro . Jones "God speed !"

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Bro . Jones replied , saying he was extremely obliged to them for their appreciation . What he had undertaken on behalf of the Lodge had been done with a will , and to the best of his ability ; and he thought he had succeeded . As Bro . Hebden had informed them ,

the alteration in the room that night had been a sharp piece of work , and he was pleased that the Brethren had not been kept any longer . He thanked them for their kindness during the past three years , and hoped that when any of them visited Blackpool , they would not forget to call at the Palatine Hotel , and see him .

The various toasts were interspersed with songs , recitations , etc ., given by Past Masters Herring , T . P . Cooper , and E . Roberts , Bros . Doyle , Jackson , Hart , and Barlow .

Zion Lodge , No . 1798 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER WILLIAM DAGNALL . rpHE annual meeting and Festival of St . John were held at the JL Grand Hotel , Aytoun Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 12 th inst . Aft & r the reading and confirmation of minutes , successful ballots were taken for Mr . Henry McCann , Assistant Clerk to the Justices , Brook's Bar ( as a future initiate ) , Bros . Aubrey Franks ,

Optician , Manchester ( as a re-joining member ) and Jacob L . Doniger , Townley Parker Lodge , No . 1083 ( as a joining member ) . Bro . Edward Victor Fine , who is about . to proceed abroad , was afterwards raised to the degree of a M . M . by Bro . Mark Steel W . M . The latter then / proceeded to instal Bro . William Dagnall S . W . into the chair of K . S ., being assisted by Past Masters Bernhard Steel , and Simon Mamelok P . P . G . T . D .

The following is a list of Officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . Harry Norris S . W ., Morris Phillips J . W ., S . Mamelok Chap , and Treas ., W . G . Lamb Sec , Louis Mistovski S . D ., Nathan Robinson J . D ., Geo . Board P . P . G . J . D . D . C , Harry Steel Org ., H . B . Morris I . G ., Harry Jacobson , C . Backner , and A . Dagnall Stewards , Bernhard Steel Charity Representative .

The banquet provided by the manager ( Brother G . S . Elliott , Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 ) was admirable in every respect , and was enjoyed by a company numbering something , like forty persons . Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly varied bv songs , sketches , etc ., rendered by Bros . B . Steel , Harry Norris , Harry Steel , Harry Jacobson , L . H . Keay P . M . 1219 , and others .

Bro . Joseph Gershon P . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M ., and in a characteristic speech alluded to the amount of excellent work which he had done , adding that in recognition of the same an extra gold bar had been added to the jewel presented last year , which contained the following additional inscription , viz ..

Presented to WORSHIPFUL BRO . MARK STEEL I . P . M . together with a Life Governorship in the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution , on the completion of his second yeai as W . M . as a further mark of esteem for his courtesy and zeal . December 12 th , 1900 . Bro . Mark Steel responded in suitable terms .

Centurion Lodge , No . 2322 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CAPT . PETER NIGHTINGALE . rj'HE annual meeting and Festival of St . John took place at the I Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 3 rd instant . Lodge was opened at 5 p . m . by Bro . Rev . J . W . Challenor P . P . G . Chap . Worshipful Master , and being advanced , Bro . Captain P . Nightingale W . M .-elect was duly installed into the chair of K .. S . The newly appointed Officers are as follow : Bros . Captain G .

W . Heys S . W ., Captain J . T . Smith J . W ., Lieut .-Col . J . Howarth Clark P . M . P . P . G . D . Treas ., Major Fred Pratt P . M . Sec , Major J . E . R . Hall S . D ., Surgeon-Captain Stephen Nesfield J . D ., Major W . H . Hopkins P . M . P . P . G . D . C . D . C , Captain Fallows I . G ., Captain H . S . Hardy Org ., Captains Bentley , Pearse and Parker Stewards . An excellent banquet succeeded , this being under the personal superintendence of Bro . Donald , Messrs . Spiers and Pond ' s capable

manager . * * Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge , No . 2363 . rpHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , JL on Monday , 26 th uit ., Bro . S . Harold Stubos W . M . After the confirmation of minutes , and the reading of one of the constitutional charges , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Beswick , Journalist , Harpurhey , who was afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry .

The usual festive board followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts being pleasantly varied by songs , recitations , & o , rendered by Bros Sam Luke I . P . M ., F . Todd S . W ., Cyril H . Beever P . M . Provincial Grand Registrar West Lanes , Seth Wrigley P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . H . Purdy Organist , Thomas Hamnett P . M ., Chas . Beswick , Henry Beswick , F . S . Rhodes 325 , C H . Thompson Org . 1993 , Thurgate Simpson 2156 , and Edward Roberts P . M . Prov . G . Tlr .

In proposing the toast of the Provincial Officers , Bro . Stubbs W . M . stated that since their last meeting he had paid a visit to the Architect Lodge , where he had been glad to s ^ ee special honours accorded to Brother Beever , on account of his lately acquired

Provincial dignity . The members of that Lodge seemed to be very proud of Bro . Beever and his honours , but he would inform his auditors that the Brethren of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge were equally proud of him , and their only regret was that his wellmerited distinction should have been obtained from a neighbouring