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minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed . In the second degree Bro . T . B . Booth having answered the necessary questions , received the test of merit and retired . Bro . Booth was subsequently raised to the sublime degree by the W . M ., after which , there being no further business , the Lodge was closed in dne form . A novel and highly successful departure was made on this occasion , by

the presence of ladies at the sapper and social board . The experiment commenced at the October meeting last year , aud was so successful thafc ifc was determined to repeat it . The club smoke-room waa set apart for tbe reception of the fair sex , who so far appreciated the concession , by mustering in goodly numbers . When sapper was announced ready , the brethren escorted their wives and daughters fco

the dining-room , which presented an unusually cheerful aspect when fche ladies and brethren were seated . Ample justice was done to fche good things provided , the company mustering sixty-one . After sapper the usual Loyal toasts were proposed and duly honoured , the ordinary Masonio toasts were en this occasion dispensed with , with the exception of thafc of the W . M ., whioh was proposed in eulogistic

terms and heartily drank . Bro . Martin Thomas P . M . P . P . G . D . singing , by express desire , " Here ' s to hia health . " The Ladies was proposed by the Rev . Phillip Hains P . M . and Chaplain , and responded to in a mosbhnmoroua speech by Bro . Walter G . Bagnall J . W ., whofor the time being posed as a lady , acknowledging with gratitude the compliment thafc had been made by fche admission and entertainment of himself

and sisters amongst the brethren . Some exceptionally good singing and playing was much enjoyed by all present . A quartette party , consisting of those well-known executants , Bros . Martin Thomas , T . Shorrock , Maxfield , and Hinohliffe , sang some well-known glees most artistically . Mrs . Tennant , wife of Bro . Tennant , of Free Trade Hall renown , possesses a rich contralto voice , and her rendering of

" When the heart is young " was delightful . Tho Misses Hinohliffe , MaxfieJd , and Eldersbaw showed marked ability in pianoforte solos . Bro . Ward , of " Minnehaha Minstrel" fame , treated the company to a fine performance on the " bones . " Bro . Lisendou received an ovation after reciting " Over fche bills from fche poor house , " and later on , by desire , gave the sensational "Kissing Cup's Race . "

LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting took place on the 6 th lust ., in fche Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper Street , when there were present—Bros . Staton W . M ., Read 8 . W ., Spencer J . W ., Wm . Garside Secretary , Bushell P . M . J . D ., Bladon P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . D . C , Whitehead Organist ,

Allen I . G . ; P . M . s Dawson , Robinson , Chesworth , Hardoastle P . P . G . D ., Vnltohoff , J . Garside ; Bros . Simoook , Plumpton , Marsh , Gritnshaw , Brocklehnrsfc , Marsden , Whittaker , Sinclair , Dober , Chenery , Gnesfc , and Boyer ; Visitors—Bros . W . Dodds P . M ., F . H . Stotfc W . M . 1219 , Robert Dottie P . M . 1161 993 , Jas . Robinson S . W . 1219 , W . Howard S . D . 1147 , and Buckley Carr P . M . 1161 1452 . The Lodge was

opened afc 5 ' 15 , and the minutes of fche previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Wm . Charlton , and announced unanimously favourable . Mr . Charlton was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . In tho second degree Bro . W . A . Boyer answered the necessary questions , and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Boyer was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . John Bladon P . M .

There being no further business , the Lodge was closed m peace aud harmony . At tho social board the health of Bros . Charlton and Boyer was proposed and heartily drank , each Brother replying in appropriate terms . Some first class singing and reciting was rendered by those well-known local artists Bros . J . D . Smith , Win . Howard , Jas . Robinson , and Robert Dottie . Bro . Charles Dober , whose presence is afc all times exceedingly welcome , rendered valuable service at the piano .

LODGE OF HOPE , No . 433

fliHE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the •J- Public HaU , Brightlingseo , on Monday , 4 th inst ., when Brother Fred . Cross was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The Officers for the year wero invested , as follow : —Bros . Fred . Cross W . M ., Caleb Fisher I . P . M ., R . Pitt S . W ., William Bacon J . W .,

the Rev . A . Perfcwee Chaplain , 0 . S . Blyth Treasurer , J . E . Wiseman Secretary , Fergus Martin S . D ., E . J . Drake J . D ., John Downes Director of Ceremonies , Walter Lord Inner Guard , William Fieldgate and George Angier Stewards , Thomas Wilson . Webb Tyler .

DERWENT LODGE No . 884

THE anniversary of this Lodge , waa celebrated on Monday , fche 10 th inst ., and proved one of the most successful and enjoyable Masonio gatherings held in Wirksworth for a good many years pasfc . Largely as a result of the personal popularity of the incoming Worshipful Master ( Bro . Doctor J . R . Fielding ) many brethren attended from Derby , Matlock , Belper , Alfreton , Bakewell and

other towns , whilst several journeyed from the neighbouring Province of Nottinghamshire to do honour to the occasion . The business of fche Lodge was transacted in fche large room of fche George Hotel . The ceremony of installing the new Master was performed by Brother Wallis P . P . G . S . W ., assisted by Brother Piper P . P . G . D .

of C , and subsequently Brother Fielding appointed and invested his Officers in the following order : —Bros . Jones I . P . M ., George S . W-, Simpson J . W ,, Hall P . M . Treasurer , Hindle P . M . Secretary , Harston S . D ., Toder J . D ., R . Green I . G ., Greatorex Tyler . Afc the conclusion

of the bnsiness , fche brethren , to fche number of about ; forfcy , adjourned fco fche Town Hall , where Host Shaw , of the George Hotel , supplied an excellent and substantial banquet . After the Masonio toasts had been submitted , the health of the newly-instailed Wor . Master was drank with enthusiasm . Brother Henry George , in submitting the

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toast , alluded sympathetically to the long and painful illness which had afflicted Brother Fielding , and expressad the hope that he would have the stieuttfa , as he was sure ho possessid fche ability and inclination , to serve the bast iutoveats of tha Derweut Lodge . Brother Fielding assured the brethren that although he had beou

for a comparatively brief period connected with tho fraternity , ho had endeavoured to make good 1150 of his time , and added his determination fco " pull round" the Derwent Lodge aa much aa possible . A number of other toasts were submitted , and , under tho direction of Brothers Dodd and Day , some excellent musio was contributed .

THE BURGOYNE LODGE , No . 902

rpHE usual annual festival of this ancient Lodge took plaOi JL on Monday afternoon , afc Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , B . C ., when a full Masonic bill of fare waa provided for the delectation of the brethren . Bro . Edward S . White W . M . presided , and was snp . ported by the foUowing members and -visitors 1—Broa . W . Drewett P . P . G . St . B . Surrav , John Osborn P . P . G . St . B ., Henry Baldwin P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Gabb P . M . Treasurer , S . G . Byng P . M .

Secretary , John Drewett P . P . A . G . P . Surrey , T . C . Edmonds P . M . 1507 , J . Ewiogtou P . M . 172 , W . Batty P . M ., Orlton Cooper W . M . 211 , J . S . Taverner W . M . 1044 , Geo . Harlow P . M . 1613 , W . J . Laviugtou P . M . 1297 , John Barnetb P . M . 2192 , J . H . Sharp P . M . 1437 , J . Sar . jeant W . M . 1765 , H . Davey P . M . 1326 , Ernest Von Bibra I . P . M . 1669 , Baroham Cooper P . M . 1411 , John Beddoos I . P . M ., W . Wilkins

P . M ., W . C . Smith P . M ., J . Abrahams P . M ., G . Fox P . M ., James Strong 1692 , Hy . Coliings 1585 , Geo . Callingham 1765 , W . G . Boswell 2417 , J . Simpson 2157 , T . Mayes 1613 , the Officers of the Lodge , and many other brethren . By the W . M . ' s command fche brethren appeared in mourning in consequence of the lamented death of Bro . Robert Chapman , late head Master of St . Mary Abbot ' s

School . After the Lodge had been opened and the minutes con firmed , the report of fche audit committee was received , adopted and carried . Bro . W . Merrefcfc , having given proof of his proficiency , was raised to fche sublime degree of M . M ., fche ceremony being worked in a masterly manner by Bro . White . The installation of Bro . Horace Norrington S . W ., who had been previously elected , was then

proceeded with , no less than twenty-two Installed Masters constituting fche board . The ritual in this degree was also conducted by Brother White , in a most perfect manner , fche various addresses being splendidly delivered . After being saluted according fco ancient custom , the newly-made Master invested the following brethren as hia Officers for the ensning year : —Bros . W . R . Larter S . W ., S ,

Rashleigh J . W ., Gabb P . M . Treasurer , S . J . Byng P . M . Secretary , Charles Cowland S . D ., G . W . Pillinger J . D ., Butcher I . G ., W . Batty P . M . D . C , J . Fifield A . D . C , and F . Reeves Steward . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Robert Ronald , who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Norrington , who amply proved his capacity for

the duties of fche chair . On the proposition of Bro . White , seconded by Bro . Larter , a vote of condolence was ordered to be sent to tho family of the deceased Bro . Robert Chupomn . It was also decided that the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction should be removed to tho King ' s Arms , John Street , Bedford Row , W . O . This concluding tho business of the evening , the Lodge was duly closed , and tbo b : oihreu

adjourned to tho banquet room , where an excellent repust was served . The usual Loyal and Masonio toists wero dnly pr . p > spd , bit in consequence of tbe lateness of the hour the VV . M . lequestcil that all speeches should be as brief as possible . Thus in a few well chosen remarks Brother White gave the health of the VVorshipful Master , who thanked fche brethren for the honour conferred npon him

and hoped they would overlook all his shortcomings and give him the benefit of their assistance and experience during the ensuing year . Bro . Norrington was , however , compelled to break through his ruling in proposing the health of Bro . White I . P . M . and Installing Master , to whom he said the success of the evening was due . He had cheerfully undertaken his dnties , and whatever he had been required

to do , he had done with credit fco himself and credit to the Lodge . He concluded by presenting him with a very handsome Lodgo jewel , whioh bad been voted by tho brethren , and hoped he might long live to wear it as a memento of his very pleasant year of office . Bro . White , in reply , said thafc no formal words could express hia thanks for the great kindness be had received during his Mastership .

Most Masters said that their happiest day was when they were placed in the chair , but he considered thafc he was tbe more happy thafc day because he had come out of ifc , for he had received a very substantial recognition of their appreciation from the brethren , in tbo shape of the beautiful jewel . He was proud to think that his services had given satisfaction , and congratulated his successor on

the prosperous condition of the Lodge . The W . M . then submitted tbe toasfc of the Initiate in a few earnest words , whioh were acknowledged by Bro . Ronald , who thanked the brethren for receiving him among them , and hoped in time he wonld become a true acd good Mason . Bros . W . Drewett , J . Osborne , H . Baldwin , J . Simpson , andB . Croper responded for the Visitors . The health of the Treasurer and

Secretary was then given . Bro . Gabb , after thanking the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had drank his health , stated thafc the Lodge was in a most healthy state , and that all tbe while he waa so generously supported hia services as their Treasurer would always be afc the Lodge ' s disposal . Bro . Byng followed , and returned thanks for the kind manner in which the W . M . had proposed hia health . If he had wanted any convincing proof or had any doubt

thafc bi » re-election as Secretary met with the approval of tha brethren ifc was entirely dfsaipated by the very cordial mainer fche toast of hia health had been received by the brethren . As father of the Lodge he had fco thank also his dutiful sons for their generous assistance , whioh made his duty not only so much easier , bub attended with a vast amount of pleasure . The unity of tbe brethren of tbe Lodge was second to none ; they were proverbially , the bundle of