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Some were no longer with them , it having pleased tho Great Architect of tho Universe to call them away from labour here to that rest which is glorious . He was sure , in placing Bro . Johnston's name on their roll of worthy and distinguished Past Masters , they were adding another bright ornament to its already lengthy list .

And now it gave him more pleasure than he could express to present to Bro . Johnston , on behalf of his Officers , a Past Master's Jewel , and he hoped he would be spared for many years to wear it . Bro . Fowler then placed the jewel on Bro . Johnston ' s breast , while the Brethren present accorded him Masonic honours . The jewel bore tho following inscription : —

" Presented to BRO . ARCHIBALD WILLIAM JOHNSTON , P . M . Lewis Lodge , No . 872 , by the Officers for 1893 , as a token of regard . " Bro . Johnston , who spoke with emotion , replied in suitable

terms . He said tho proceedings of the evening would bo indehby stamped on his memory . It was one of thoso episodes in life that could never be effaced by time ' s rude hand . Ho assured his hearers ho had never for a moment anticipated snch a spontaneous outburst of good feeling as had been accorded him that night . He

was sure they would excuse him saying all he would like , but he had been so taken by surprise that his thoughts , which ordifTarily flowed fast enough , refused to como to his help on this occasion , but ho thanked all present , and his past Officers particularly , for the good wishes they had expressed to him that evening .

o o o HARROGATE AND CLARO LODGE , No . 1001 . / ~\ N the 13 th inst ., tho members celebrated their annual festival

V / at tho Masonic Hall , Harrogate , when Bro . Walter Davey was installed as Master , the ceremony being performed hy Bro . J . A . Macnab I . P . M . The newly-appointed W . M . invested his Officers .

At the conclusion of the ceremony a banquet was held , at which there was a good attendance , Brethren being present from the Alfred ( Leeds ) , the Philanthropic ( Leeds ) , Agricola ( York ) , and other neighbouring Lodges . o o o

LEWISES LODGE , No . 1209 . ON Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , was held tho installation and annual banquet . There was a largo and representative attendance at both functions , several Brethren coming from Sandwich , Broadstairs , and elsewhere to take part in the proceedings . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed , the Worshipful Master for 1894-5 being Bro . George Chapman .

Fifty-two sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided in splendid style by Bro . J . J . Roach . A lengthy toast list was gone through . o o o

HAMILTON LODGE , No . 1600 . THE Anniversary took place on the 16 th inst ., when Bro . W . H . Kell was installed as W . M . by Bros . F . Riggall and T . A . Handsley . The Brethren adjourned to the White Horse Hotel , where the usual banquet was provided by Bro . Hibbitt , and was served in an excellent manner . Afterwards the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

o o o ROSE OF RABY LODGE , No . 1650 . riIHE annual meeting was held on the 24 th , afc the Mechanics ' _ L Institute Hall , Darlington , for the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . Lord Barnard S . W ., the ceremony being performed by the Provincial Grand Master Sir Hedworth . Williamson , Bart . There was a large attendance , including several Provincial Officers . The Lodge was opened by Sir Hedworth Williamson and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . C D . Hill Drury acted

as Deputy P . G . M . until the arrival of Bro . Canon H . B . Tristram . The W . M .-elect was presented by the Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . R . Hudson ) , and in due form was most ably installed . At the close the P . G . M . said he thought ifc right to express fco Lord Barnard the great gratification ifc had been to him to come there that day , his first Masonic experience since his return from

foreign parts . He congratulated the Lodge on the choice of their W . M ., on the way the Lodge had been conducted , and on the hearty and sympathetic attendance of so many members of that Province , and also of the Provinces of Northumberland and North and East Yorkshire . It gave him the highest satisfaction that Lord Barnard had become W . M ., because it would enable him ( Sir Hedworth ) to

take the earliest opportunity to advance his Lordship in Prov . G . Lodge . In a few } ears he and his worthy Brother Canon Tristram might not be as fit to rule the Province as they were now , and it was pleasing to find they had a nobleman taking such an interest in the Craft , who would honour the Province in succeeding either

himself or his worthy Deputy . The Ledge was afterwards closed in due form by Lord Barnard Letters of apology had been received for absence from Sir M . W Ridley , the Marquess of Zetland , and the Hon . W . T . Orde Powlefct .

In the evening a banquet was held at the King's Head Hotel , when an oxceilent menu was served . The / usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Sir Hedworth Williamson replied for the Provincial Grand Lodge , and proposed the toast of the W . M . Lord Barnard , which was most enthusiastically received , and his Lordship replied .

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AGRICOLA LODGE , No . 1991 . THE installation meeting took place on the 23 rd , at the Masonio Hall , Castlegate , York . There was a large assembly of Brethren , including visitors from other Lodges in the Province , who assisted in installing Bro . David Young the Senior Warden into the chair for the ensuing year .

After tho transaction of the formal business of the Lodge , the W . M -elect was duly installed hy Brother George Manton P . Mt P . G . St . B . N . and E . Yorkshire . Tho Worshipful Master invested the Officers . The Secretary read apologies for non-attendance , from the Deputy Prov . G . Master , the Provincial Grand Secretary , the Provincial Grand Treasurer , and others .

The installation banquet was held in the evening at Brother Bucktin's , the Coach and Horses , Ousegate , under the presidency of the newly installed W . M ., who was well supported . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , that of the W . Master , and success to tho Agricola Lodge , being received with enthusiasm on the proposition of the Installing Past Master . o o o

ROBINSON LODGE , No . 2046 . BROTHER G . T . KER , J . P ., has been appointed to represent this Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls School . Since 1890 this Lodge , though not very strong in number , has subscribed about £ 80 to the various Masonic Charities .

It is interesting to record that during the winter months lectures on scientific and archaeological subjects , cognate to Masonry , have been given to tho members by Brethren of the Lodge , who have mado theso matters their study . The Lodge is rapidly rising to a high position in its Province , and its traditions for hospitality and harmonious good fellowship have been well carried out by the present W . M ., Bro . H . F . Whyman . o o o

ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 2226 . rnHE installation took placo on tho 19 th inst ., at Rhymney . Bro . X John Llewellyn J . W . was installed by Bro . J . J . Williams , assisted by Bro . T . Morgan . The Officers were invested . The banquet was provided by Bro . aud Host Turner , and the usual toast list was gone through . o O o

CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 2350 . THIS Lodge celebrated ifcs Festival at tho Pennington Memorial School , Hiudley , on tho 5 th inst . Bro . Richard Christopher was installed Master by Bro . J . D . Murray P . G . Treas . England , assisted by Bro . W . Simpson Prov . S . G . W ., after which the new W . M . invested his Officers . At tho close of the ceremony the Brethren proceeded to the banquet , which was presided over by W . M . Christopher . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were pledged .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

ROSE AND THISTLE LODGE , No . 158 . rj lHE Brethren assembled in the Masonic Hall , King Street , JL Wigan , on the 11 th inst ., to instal Bro . Thomas Margeson S . W . Bro . Walter Simpson I . P . M . officiated as Installing Master , and the new W . M . invested his Officers .

At the post-prandial proceedings , which were enlivened by somo excellent songs , the customary Loyal and Mark toasts were pledged .

o o o JOHN O'GAUNT LODGE , No . 172 . AT the annual gathering , Bro . F . J . Sowby was . installed W . M . for the year , and appointed his Officers .

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