Diary For The Week

416—Benevolent , Town Hall , Wells , Somersetshire 609—Tees , Freemasons' Hall , Stockton , Durham . 637—Portland , Masonic Rooms , Town Hal ) , Stoke-npon-Trent . 792—Pelhara Pillar , Masonic Hall , Bullring-lane , Great Grimsby 913—Pattison , Lord Raglan Tavern , Plumstead . 971—Trafalgar , Private Room , Commercial-street , Batley 97-4—Pentalpha , Now Masonic Hall , Darley-street , Bradford 1012—Prince of Wales . Derby Hotel , Burv . Lancashire .

1071—Underley , Masonic Room , Market-place , Kirkby Lonsdale 1182—Duke of ' Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1231—Savile , Royal Hotel , F . lland . 1282—Ancholme , Foresters' Hall , Brigg , Lincolnshire . 1281—Brent . Globe Hotel , Topsham , Devonshire . 1304—Olive Union , Masonic Hall , Horncnstle . Lincolnshire . 1367—Beaminster Manor , AVhito Hart Hotel , Beaminster 1381—Equity , Alforde Chambers , AVidnes .

1173—Bootle , Town Hall , Bottle . Lancashire . 1500—Walpolo , Boll Hotel , Norwich . 1501—Red Rose of Lancaster , Starkio's Arms Hotel , Padiham , uear Burnley 151-1—Thornhill , Masonic Room , Dearn House , Liudloy 1515—Friendly . King ' s Head Hotel , Barnsley . 1612—AVest Middlesex , Feathers Hotel , Ealing , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1639— Watling-strcet , Cock Hotel , Stoney Stratford , Bucks 1807—Loyal AVye , Builth , Breconshire

R . A . 307—Good Intent , White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge R . A . 337—Confidence , Commercial Inn , Uppermill R . A . 429—Thanet , Royal Hotel , Ramsgate . R . A . 581—Rectitude , Corporation Hotel , Tipping-st ., Ardwick , Oponshaw , Man R . A . 758—Bridge water , Masonic Ha !! . Runcorn , Cheshire . R . A . 1339—Stock well , Half Moon , Heme Hill . M . M . 53—Britannia . Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield . K . T . —Fearnloy , Masonic Temple , Halifax Road , Dewsbury

FRIDAY , 5 th DECEMBEB ,

Emulation Lodgo of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , AV ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 766—William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . Georgo-st „ Edgwaro-rd . 8 ( Inst . ) 831—Ranelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammorsmith-road ( Instruction ) 902—Burgoyne , Red Cap , Camdon Town , at 8 ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 AVhitcchapel-road , at 8 ( Instruction ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 7 ( Instruction ) 1158—Bolgrave , Jormyn-stveot , S . AV ., at 8 ( Instruction )

1288—Finsbury Park M . M ., Earl Rnssell , Isledon-road , N . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1208—Royal Standard , Alwyno Castlo , St . Paul's-road , Canonbnry , at 8 ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , AVhito Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1489—Marquess of Ripon , Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Balls Pond Road 1627—Royal Kensington , Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . 1612—E . Carnarvon , Mitro Hotel , Goulborno-rd , N . Kensington , at S . O ( Inst . ) R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street . Greenwich , at 8 ( Inst . ) R . A . 1471—North London , Crown and AVoolpack , St . John-st .-rd „ at 8 ( Inst . ) Metropolitan Masonic Benevolent Association , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 8 . 30 .

¦ 11—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . 127—Union , Freemasons' HaU . Margate 219—Prudence , Masouic Hall , Todmorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doncaster . 306—Alfred , Masonic Hall , Kelsall-street , Leeds . 521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-strect , Huddersfield 539—St . Matthew , Dragon Hotel , AValsall . 574— Loyal Barkshiro of Hope , White Hart Hotel , Newbury

601—St . Johns , Wrekin Hotel , AVellington , Salop 080—Softon , Artelphi Hotel , Liverpool 709—Invicta , Bank-street Hall , Ashford 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 ( Inst . ) 837—De Grey and Ripon , Town HaU , Ripon . 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester . 093—Welsh Pool , Railway Station , Welsh Pool 1096—Lord AVarden , Lord AVardcn Hotel , Lower AValraer , Kent 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpo , Mirfield

1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstonc , AV . irwick . 1387—Chorlton . "Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy . 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , nt 8 ( Instruction ) 1523—Fort , Rod Lion Hotel , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham . 1561—Morccimbo . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morccambe , Lancashire . 1618—Princo of Wales , Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford . 16 ( 51—Gosforth , Freemasons' HaU , High-street . Gosforth . General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New Street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30

SATUBDAY , 6 th DECEMBEB

General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 112—St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camber . wcU 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 B . A . 975—Rose of Denmark , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge 1153—Truth , Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchcstir

Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — GREY FBIARS LODGE , No . 1101 .

HELD its installation meeting ou the 12 th of November , at the Masonic Hall , Eeacling . Present—Bros . Flauacran W . M ., Danks S . W . AV . M . elect , Ferguson J . YV ., Ivey I'M . Sec ^ Hickio Org ., E . Blackwell S . D ., It . Dowsett J . D ., Newman D . C , Hawkes Steward , C . K . Honey I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . Hurley , Margrett , Brown , Moxhay ; Hon . Members—Bros . Pulley W . M . 1426 ,

White , Pricketfc , Wheatley , Vowles , Bailey . Visitors—Bros . S . Bradley S . W . 414 , C . Stephens J . W . 411 , Turner W . M . 1566 , Cox S . W . 1566 , Loug P . M . 414 , Butler S . 414 , C . G . Hawkes 414 , Oades AV . M . 411 , Kirk P . M . 1687 , Hackford P . M . 1328 , Wilson P . M . 209 , Wheeler I . G . 414 , Donaldson 414 , Andrews 209 , S . J . Stolley 209 , R . Bradley

P . M . 414 P . G . Sec . Berks aud Bucks , Weigbtman P . M . 414 , F . Binckes G . S ., P . M . & c , Sec . R . M . I . B ., Mount " P . M . 1328 , Rumford P . M . 90 , Wild 96 , Higgins 414 , Claridgo J . D . 599 , & c . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . AV . A . Wcthurhead was ballotted for and elected .

Bro . A . Whcatley , a candidate to be passed to the second degree , proved his efficiency iu a very satisfactory manner , was entrusted , ancl retired . Lodge was opened iu the second degree , and Bro . Wheatley was passed . The Installiug Master , Bro . Moxbay P . M . now entered the Lodge , ancl the W . M . resigned the chair iu his favour , at the

Installation Meetings, &C.

same time introducing Bro . John Early Danks as his successor . Tho ceremony of installation was performed in Bro . Moxhay ' s usual correct and impressive manner . The W . M . having received the sain , tations of the members and visitors in each degree , the appointment and investment of Officers took place , each Officor receiving an extempore address from tho W . M ., which heightened tho impression ,

and gave a dignity to tho investiture . Afterwards tho W . M . placed a handsome P . M . ' s jewel on the breast of tho I . P . M . Bro . Flanagan , which jewel had been unanimously voted by tho Lodge " for ser . vices rendered during his year of office , and as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by tho brethren , " accompanied with a few congratulatory remarks on his successful year of offico , and expressing

the hope that with his valuable assistance tho enrront year would prove not less satisfactory to the members . Tho I . P . M . appropriately returned thanks for the handsome present , and for the uniform kindness ho had received while presiding over tho Lodge ; ho also stated that ho wonld havo pleasure at all times in assisting tho now Master if required . The W . M . announced that ib was his intention

to represent tho Lodge at tho next Festival of tho It . M . I . G . by acting as Steward ; ho hoped tho brethren would render him every assist , anco in making his list of contributions creditable to the Lodgo and tho Province of Berks and Bucks . Several names wore proposed and seconded as joining members and initiates . The labours of tho evening being ended , the Lodgo was closed . Tho brethren retired

for refreshment to the Ship Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Bailey , to which between 50 and 60 brethren sat clown . Tho W . M . ably presided , supported by a large number of his friends , many of whom travelled from London to do him honour . Tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and responded to ii an enthusiastic manner . Tho brethren separated at a reasonable hour , after spending a trulv enjoyable evening .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 .

rilHE first Anniversary and Installation Festival of this young and JL promising Lodge was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , tho 21 st inst . Present—Bros . S . Statham AV . M . P . P . G . Tr ., who very satisfactorily performed , tho duties of Installing Master , John Lees J . W . and W . M . Elect , A . H . Allen P . M . Acting S . W ., J . Harrop P . M ., E . Williams P . M ., T . II . Bagshaw P . M ., John Brooks P . M ., D . Asqtvith Secretary , William Slater Treasurer , E . Wiaterbottom

S . D ., J . Almond J . D ., W . Hardcastlo I . G ., Bros . John Statham , J . MofTatt , Thos . Hewitt , Georgo Crosstield , W . Oldham , Thomas Kav , & c , & c . Visitors—Bros . Thomas Eatwislo P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , Gillman P . Prov . G . S . D ; West Lancashire , Powers W . M . 325 , Bayley , Eldorshaw P . M ., Rev . J . Harper W . M . Victoria Eccles , Rev . J . Baiues , and Bro . Bombard . The Lodgo was opened in due form and with

solemn prayor , and after tho minutes of tho previous meeting had been read and confirmed tho W . M . proceeded to instal , according to ancient custom , Bro . John Lees as W . M ., in which he was abl y assisted by Bros . John Brooks P . M . and D . C , Harrop P . M ., and Gillman P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Tho appointment and selection by tho VV . M . as bis officers gave general satisfaction , and were as follows : —Bros .

D . Asquith S . W ., E . Winterbottom J . W ., W . Hardcastle Secretary , AVilliam Slater Treasurer , W . Almond S . D ., Oldham J . D ., and John Statham I . G . The investiture of the Officers by Bro . Gillman P . M . wns marked by the very interesting manner iu which ho explained the moral and symbolical teachings or meanings of the several jewels attached to each office . The proceedings wero closed iu due

form , and the brethren adjourued tor a short time to allow of the Lodge-room being set out for the banquet , which was supplied'by Mr . and Mrs . Penwarden , of the Hare and Honuds Hotel . The excel , lent character of the repast , and the admirable and tasty arrangements for tho comfort of the brethren , called forth unqualified praise and satisfaction from all present . The AV . M . very neatly proposed

the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In response to that of fcho Provincial Graud Officers , Bro . Entwisle replied that although that was his first opportunity of visiting the Albert Victor , yet he had frequently heard of the excellent way in which the Lodgo was conducted , and from his intimate acquaintanceship of Bro . Statham he felt sure they had had a W . M . who could not fail to afford both interest and profit

to any Lodge . Bro . S . Statham I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of the W . M ., said the next toast was oue which , ho was sure , they would havo as much pleasure in responding to as he had in proposing , ft was that of their newly-installed W . M ., Bro . John Lees . Thero could bo bnt one feeling amongst them , —that Bro . Lees had well and deservedly earned that honour , for his many excellent qualities aud

the great interest ho had taken in the Lodge ; and it must add greatly to the gratification of their W . M . to know thafc he had been elected to the distinguished position by the unanimous suffrages of his brethren , accompanied with their hearty congratulations and sincere wishes that he might enjoy a most hanpy and prosperous year . Although the position of VV . M . is one of

considerable responsibility , yet as a proof of the esteem and confidence in which he is held by his brethren , and tho highest honour which it is in the power of tho Lodge to give , it is one of which any loyal Freemason may justly feel proud ; and he felt sure tho W . M . will fill the chair with credit to himself and honour to the Lo . lge . He sincerely trusted that at the termination of his year of office ho might

leave the chair with the conscionsuess that the Lodge was in a satisfactory arid prospering condition . Ho felt persuaded that the brethreu , oue and all , would support the W . M . to the utmost of their power ; tho position is often a difficult and responsible ono , and nappy is he who , in fche administration of its duties , can please every

body , but while we claim tho privilege of being Masons , we must do onr duty in supporting the authority of the chair ; depeud upon it ! > y so doing we shall best promote the happiness aud prosperity of the whole Lodge . The W . M . returned his warmest thanks to the I . P . M . Bro . Statham for the kind terms in which he had placed tho toast before them , and the hearty maimer in which it had been re-