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Masonic duty , and knowing from report the courteous manner in which all were received at Lodge Star in the East , he decided to accept the honour , and he now stood as a debtor unable to express his feelings . He felt it an honour to have been asked to perform the ceremony at a Lodge where he was
nofc a member , and also to have been proposed by the Worshipful Master and accepted as a member of tbe Lodge . Referring to the Worshipful Master , he felt sure whatever bis name was leat to it was sure to prosper , and he was certain that the Star in the East Lodge would burn brightly under his guidance .
The toasfc of the Worshipful Master was then proposed by Immediate Past Master Ellis , and , in responding , the Worshipful Master said it gave him great pleasure to again occupy the chair of the Lodge . It was ten years since , when lie was Mayor of Harwich , he was first elected to the position . He referred with regret to the fact that Bro . Armfield should , through
illhealth , have been unable to occupy the chair this year , and although he , as a P . M ., had been elected to the position of Master , it was not because Star in the East was not burning brightly . As a matter of fact it was burning brighter than ever . In 1888 there were only eighty members , but now there
were 181 . In 1888 there were only 200 votes for Masonic charities , and now there were 780 . He referred to several members of the Lodge having been appointed Grand Officers , amongst them one of their old members—Past Master Richard Clowes . Other toasts were duly honoured during the evening .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 734 . THE members arranged a conversazione , to which ladies were invited , for Thursday , 17 th inst ., for the especial purpose of celebrating the renovation of the Masonic Hall , Bridlington .
FRANKLIN LODGE , No . 838 . THE W . M . and Brethren gave a smoking concert in Shodfriars' Hall , Boston , on Tuedsay , 15 th inst . Bro . R . Newcomb W . M . presided , and there was a large attendance of Brethren and friends . During the evening an appeal was made on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and was liberally responded to .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 . AT fche monthly meeting of this Lodge , on the 9 th inst ., under fche presidency of Bro . James Wylie W . M ., the members of the well-known Minster quartette , Messrs . Aspinall , Barlow , Atkinson , and Owens , were initiated as members . The popularity of the gentlemen named was attested
by the presence of a large number of Brethren from various Liverpool Lodges . During the evening several vocal items were rendered by the newlyinitiated Brethren and others .
WARREN LODGE , No . 1276 . THE annual installation took place on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., in the Lodge Room , Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , under the presidency of Bro . W . Davidson P . M . Bro . W . L . Lockyer W . M .-elect was presented by Bros . R . Parry P . M .
and G . W . Makin P . M . for installation . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . Davidson P . M ., and was fully choral , Bro . J . H . Jackson presiding at the organ . Afterwards the newly-installed Worshipful Master invested his Officers .
At the conclusion of the business the Brethren dined together . Unfortunately Bro . Dr . Davidson I . P . M ., owing to illness , was unable to be present , consequently the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf oi the Lodge , had fco be left over . During fche evening the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
• DE WARREN LODGE , No . 1302 . rTIHE annual meeting was held on Monday , 14 th inst ., at the White Swan JL Hotel , Halifax , when Bro . Arthur Alderson was installed as W . M ., tho ceremony being performed by Bro . H . S . Holdsworth .
BALDWIN LODGE , No . 1398 .
ON Wednesday , 9 ; h inst ., a goodly number assembled at the Castle , Dalton-in-Furness , to witness the installation of Bro . H . D . Deason as W . M . Tbe Installing Officer was Bro . D . Seed I . P . M ., assisted by Bro R Townley P . M . P . P . G . Std . B ., and Bro . J . Hargreaves P . M . After the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Cavendish Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , and the Masonic toasts honoured '
STAMFORD AND WARRINGTON LODGE , No . 1408
THE annual festival was held on Monday , 14 fch insfc ., afc fche Masonic Club Rooms , Staiybridge , when Brother H . Edward Clarkson was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation was performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . Elias Wild W . M . After the ceremony of installation and the investiture of Officers , the Brethren adjourned to the Boar ' s Head , where a sumptuous banquet was nicely served up .
At tho rooms of the Masonic Club afterwards , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs and recitations by the various Brethren , Bro . Tom Cheetham playing the accompaniments wifch his usual brilliancy of style .
SALEM LODGE , No . 1443 . rpHlS Lodge held its annual meeting on the 21 st , at the Masonic Hall , JL Dawlish , when Brother S . J . Cox S . W . was inst lied as W . M . for the ensuing year , the-ceremony being performed i < y Bro E . . ; . Locke P . S . G . D . of Starcross , assisted by a strong Board of Installed Masters . The annuarbanquefc followed afc fche Albert Hotel .
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ARKWRIGHT LODGE , No . 1495 . THE annual festival and installation was held on fche 10 th , at the New Bath Hotel , Matlock Bath , when there was a numerous gathering . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Joseph Sladen , and the W . M . invested was Bro . G . B . Barton .
ATLING WORTH LODGE , No . 1821 . AT the annual meeting , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , ou the 17 th , Bro . A , P . Dollman was installed W . M . for fche ensuing year . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , under fche presidency of the new W . M . The customary toasts were honoured .
BURRELL LODGE , No . 1829 . rplHE members held their annual installation meeting on Monday , 7 th _ L inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . At the opening of the Lodge fche retiring W . M . Bro . E . M . Ffennell was well supported by Officers and others .
Bro . T . Shrivell was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . The Lodge was closed , and an adjournment made to the Banqueting Room for the convivial part of fche proceedings , the W . M . being supported by several Officers of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge .
Bro . E . M . Ffennell I . P . M . proposed fche toasfc of the Worshipful Master . He did not know , he said , a more zealous Mason throughout the Province than Bro . Shrivell , and he was confident that he would be careful during his year of office for the honour of the Lodge and the comfort of the members . The W . M ., in resnondine . said he had during the nast eieht vears hnld
every office in the Lodge , and he hoped in good health to carry out the duties of fche chair in a satisfactory manner . On behalf of the Lodge the W . M . presented to Bro . Ffennell a Past Master's gold jewel , in appreciation of his services during his year of office . o o o
CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . THE regular meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , 19 th insfc ., Bros . Horace George Banks W . M ., W . W . Lee Prov . Grand Steward Middx . I . P . M ., W . J . Ball S . W ., J . H . Gaskin P . M . P . A . G . D . C . Middx . acting J . W ., John Osborn P . M . P . G . Std . B . Middx . Secretary , J . J . Wrathall S . D ., W . Whiteside J . D ., G . P . Piton I . G ., 0 . J .
Von Holtorp P . G . D . C . Middx . D . C , R . Horstead Steward , and Bros . Young P . M ., Willie Wright P . M . P . G . Organist Middx . Organist , C . J . Davison P . M . Prov . Grand Steward , Wright , Kessler , Cummings , James Junker , Schmitt , Gower , Sweetman , T . G . Bird PM . 1567 1897 , 0 . Bobinson , Baxter , 0 . J . Robinson , and others .
Visitors : Bros . Stollard P . M ., Barfcrop , Richard Evans , Harry Willsmer , and others . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the installation meeting confirmed , the W . M . passed Bro . Gower to the degree of a Feliow Craft , and raised Bro . Schmitt to that of Master Mason . A proposition for a candidate for initiation was received .
After Lodge the Brethren adjourned fco a banquet , provided by Bro . G . Lander . The usual toasts were honoured , and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the assistance of the esteemed Organist of the Lodge ,
Bro . Willie Wright , who , wifch his usual kindness , had provided an excellent programme of music , the following assisting him in the contributions : Bros . Richard Evans , Bartrop , W . W . Lee , Sweetman , and Miss Ella Thompson , who was accorded a very hearty reception and applause for her excellent singing .
PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 . AT a meeting held on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., Bro . J . R . Martyr was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Giles P . M . P . P . G . R . in the presence of the P . G . Secretary Bro . Goble , P . G . Treasurer Bro . Gieve , and several P . G . Officers and other members .
o o o CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1909 . THE October meeting was held at the Masonic HaU , Nottingham , on Monday , 21 st , when a large , representative , and influential gathering of Masons assembled to witness the installation of tbe W . M .-elect Bro . Sir John Turney . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . J , T . Byng , assisted by Bros . J . T . Spalding P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., and G . W . Hooton P . M .
TENNANT LODGE , No . 1992 . THE installation of Bro . T . P . Kerman as Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , 10 th inst ., the ceremony , which was performed at the new Masonic Temple , being attended by a largo number of Brethren from Cardiff and the neighbourhood .
The W . M .-elect was presented to the Installing Master Bro . John Sheridan by Bro . Thomas Matthews W . M . of the Llangattock Lodge . In the evening a banquet , at which ladies were present , was held in the Banqueting Hall of the Temple , followed by a dance .
LONDONDERRY LODGE , No . 2039 . ON Monday , 7 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Masonic HaU , Park Terrace , Sunderland , under the presidency of Bro . William Seott W . M ., who installed Bro . Nicholas Lee .
The sum of ten guineas to the Durham Masonic Education Fund , two guineas to the Children ' s Ward of tbe Sunderland Infirmary , and one guinea each to the Eye Infirmary , the Orphan Asylum , aud the Monkwearmouth Dispensary were voted on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M . The annual banquet was afterwards held in the Banqueting Hall .
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Masonic duty , and knowing from report the courteous manner in which all were received at Lodge Star in the East , he decided to accept the honour , and he now stood as a debtor unable to express his feelings . He felt it an honour to have been asked to perform the ceremony at a Lodge where he was
nofc a member , and also to have been proposed by the Worshipful Master and accepted as a member of tbe Lodge . Referring to the Worshipful Master , he felt sure whatever bis name was leat to it was sure to prosper , and he was certain that the Star in the East Lodge would burn brightly under his guidance .
The toasfc of the Worshipful Master was then proposed by Immediate Past Master Ellis , and , in responding , the Worshipful Master said it gave him great pleasure to again occupy the chair of the Lodge . It was ten years since , when lie was Mayor of Harwich , he was first elected to the position . He referred with regret to the fact that Bro . Armfield should , through
illhealth , have been unable to occupy the chair this year , and although he , as a P . M ., had been elected to the position of Master , it was not because Star in the East was not burning brightly . As a matter of fact it was burning brighter than ever . In 1888 there were only eighty members , but now there
were 181 . In 1888 there were only 200 votes for Masonic charities , and now there were 780 . He referred to several members of the Lodge having been appointed Grand Officers , amongst them one of their old members—Past Master Richard Clowes . Other toasts were duly honoured during the evening .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 734 . THE members arranged a conversazione , to which ladies were invited , for Thursday , 17 th inst ., for the especial purpose of celebrating the renovation of the Masonic Hall , Bridlington .
FRANKLIN LODGE , No . 838 . THE W . M . and Brethren gave a smoking concert in Shodfriars' Hall , Boston , on Tuedsay , 15 th inst . Bro . R . Newcomb W . M . presided , and there was a large attendance of Brethren and friends . During the evening an appeal was made on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and was liberally responded to .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 . AT fche monthly meeting of this Lodge , on the 9 th inst ., under fche presidency of Bro . James Wylie W . M ., the members of the well-known Minster quartette , Messrs . Aspinall , Barlow , Atkinson , and Owens , were initiated as members . The popularity of the gentlemen named was attested
by the presence of a large number of Brethren from various Liverpool Lodges . During the evening several vocal items were rendered by the newlyinitiated Brethren and others .
WARREN LODGE , No . 1276 . THE annual installation took place on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., in the Lodge Room , Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , under the presidency of Bro . W . Davidson P . M . Bro . W . L . Lockyer W . M .-elect was presented by Bros . R . Parry P . M .
and G . W . Makin P . M . for installation . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . Davidson P . M ., and was fully choral , Bro . J . H . Jackson presiding at the organ . Afterwards the newly-installed Worshipful Master invested his Officers .
At the conclusion of the business the Brethren dined together . Unfortunately Bro . Dr . Davidson I . P . M ., owing to illness , was unable to be present , consequently the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf oi the Lodge , had fco be left over . During fche evening the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
• DE WARREN LODGE , No . 1302 . rTIHE annual meeting was held on Monday , 14 th inst ., at the White Swan JL Hotel , Halifax , when Bro . Arthur Alderson was installed as W . M ., tho ceremony being performed by Bro . H . S . Holdsworth .
BALDWIN LODGE , No . 1398 .
ON Wednesday , 9 ; h inst ., a goodly number assembled at the Castle , Dalton-in-Furness , to witness the installation of Bro . H . D . Deason as W . M . Tbe Installing Officer was Bro . D . Seed I . P . M ., assisted by Bro R Townley P . M . P . P . G . Std . B ., and Bro . J . Hargreaves P . M . After the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Cavendish Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , and the Masonic toasts honoured '
STAMFORD AND WARRINGTON LODGE , No . 1408
THE annual festival was held on Monday , 14 fch insfc ., afc fche Masonic Club Rooms , Staiybridge , when Brother H . Edward Clarkson was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation was performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . Elias Wild W . M . After the ceremony of installation and the investiture of Officers , the Brethren adjourned to the Boar ' s Head , where a sumptuous banquet was nicely served up .
At tho rooms of the Masonic Club afterwards , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs and recitations by the various Brethren , Bro . Tom Cheetham playing the accompaniments wifch his usual brilliancy of style .
SALEM LODGE , No . 1443 . rpHlS Lodge held its annual meeting on the 21 st , at the Masonic Hall , JL Dawlish , when Brother S . J . Cox S . W . was inst lied as W . M . for the ensuing year , the-ceremony being performed i < y Bro E . . ; . Locke P . S . G . D . of Starcross , assisted by a strong Board of Installed Masters . The annuarbanquefc followed afc fche Albert Hotel .
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ARKWRIGHT LODGE , No . 1495 . THE annual festival and installation was held on fche 10 th , at the New Bath Hotel , Matlock Bath , when there was a numerous gathering . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Joseph Sladen , and the W . M . invested was Bro . G . B . Barton .
ATLING WORTH LODGE , No . 1821 . AT the annual meeting , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , ou the 17 th , Bro . A , P . Dollman was installed W . M . for fche ensuing year . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , under fche presidency of the new W . M . The customary toasts were honoured .
BURRELL LODGE , No . 1829 . rplHE members held their annual installation meeting on Monday , 7 th _ L inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . At the opening of the Lodge fche retiring W . M . Bro . E . M . Ffennell was well supported by Officers and others .
Bro . T . Shrivell was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . The Lodge was closed , and an adjournment made to the Banqueting Room for the convivial part of fche proceedings , the W . M . being supported by several Officers of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge .
Bro . E . M . Ffennell I . P . M . proposed fche toasfc of the Worshipful Master . He did not know , he said , a more zealous Mason throughout the Province than Bro . Shrivell , and he was confident that he would be careful during his year of office for the honour of the Lodge and the comfort of the members . The W . M ., in resnondine . said he had during the nast eieht vears hnld
every office in the Lodge , and he hoped in good health to carry out the duties of fche chair in a satisfactory manner . On behalf of the Lodge the W . M . presented to Bro . Ffennell a Past Master's gold jewel , in appreciation of his services during his year of office . o o o
CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . THE regular meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , 19 th insfc ., Bros . Horace George Banks W . M ., W . W . Lee Prov . Grand Steward Middx . I . P . M ., W . J . Ball S . W ., J . H . Gaskin P . M . P . A . G . D . C . Middx . acting J . W ., John Osborn P . M . P . G . Std . B . Middx . Secretary , J . J . Wrathall S . D ., W . Whiteside J . D ., G . P . Piton I . G ., 0 . J .
Von Holtorp P . G . D . C . Middx . D . C , R . Horstead Steward , and Bros . Young P . M ., Willie Wright P . M . P . G . Organist Middx . Organist , C . J . Davison P . M . Prov . Grand Steward , Wright , Kessler , Cummings , James Junker , Schmitt , Gower , Sweetman , T . G . Bird PM . 1567 1897 , 0 . Bobinson , Baxter , 0 . J . Robinson , and others .
Visitors : Bros . Stollard P . M ., Barfcrop , Richard Evans , Harry Willsmer , and others . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the installation meeting confirmed , the W . M . passed Bro . Gower to the degree of a Feliow Craft , and raised Bro . Schmitt to that of Master Mason . A proposition for a candidate for initiation was received .
After Lodge the Brethren adjourned fco a banquet , provided by Bro . G . Lander . The usual toasts were honoured , and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the assistance of the esteemed Organist of the Lodge ,
Bro . Willie Wright , who , wifch his usual kindness , had provided an excellent programme of music , the following assisting him in the contributions : Bros . Richard Evans , Bartrop , W . W . Lee , Sweetman , and Miss Ella Thompson , who was accorded a very hearty reception and applause for her excellent singing .
PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 . AT a meeting held on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., Bro . J . R . Martyr was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Giles P . M . P . P . G . R . in the presence of the P . G . Secretary Bro . Goble , P . G . Treasurer Bro . Gieve , and several P . G . Officers and other members .
o o o CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1909 . THE October meeting was held at the Masonic HaU , Nottingham , on Monday , 21 st , when a large , representative , and influential gathering of Masons assembled to witness the installation of tbe W . M .-elect Bro . Sir John Turney . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . J , T . Byng , assisted by Bros . J . T . Spalding P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., and G . W . Hooton P . M .
TENNANT LODGE , No . 1992 . THE installation of Bro . T . P . Kerman as Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , 10 th inst ., the ceremony , which was performed at the new Masonic Temple , being attended by a largo number of Brethren from Cardiff and the neighbourhood .
The W . M .-elect was presented to the Installing Master Bro . John Sheridan by Bro . Thomas Matthews W . M . of the Llangattock Lodge . In the evening a banquet , at which ladies were present , was held in the Banqueting Hall of the Temple , followed by a dance .
LONDONDERRY LODGE , No . 2039 . ON Monday , 7 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Masonic HaU , Park Terrace , Sunderland , under the presidency of Bro . William Seott W . M ., who installed Bro . Nicholas Lee .
The sum of ten guineas to the Durham Masonic Education Fund , two guineas to the Children ' s Ward of tbe Sunderland Infirmary , and one guinea each to the Eye Infirmary , the Orphan Asylum , aud the Monkwearmouth Dispensary were voted on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M . The annual banquet was afterwards held in the Banqueting Hall .