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following brethren wero unanimously elected , viz .: —for the position of Worshipful Master , Bro . T . H . Sohofield S . W . ; Treasurer , J . M . Sinclair P . M . ; Charity Representative , H . H . Warburton P . M . ; S . W ., J . M . H . Blamoy . A Tyler wnB also elected . A committee was formed , consisting of the following brethren , to arrange for the installation , which will take place at the forthcoming meeting , viz : —

Bros . T . 0 . Sparkes W . M ., T . IT . Sohofield W . M . eleot , J . M . Sinclair P . M . Treasurer , J . Wildgoose P . M . Secretary , J . M . II . Blarney J . W . Tbe rending of tho bye-laws brought the formal business of the Lodge to a olose , after whioh the brethren adjourned to the large dining room of the ball , where a social board was held , the same being enlivened by a variety of songs and sketches .

MENTURIA LODGE . No . 418

ON Tuesday afternoon , tbe 20 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Hanley , Bro . David Jones was installed as W . M . in the presenoe of more than one hundred brethren , many of them being Visitors from other Lodges . The ceremony was ably and impressively performed by Bro . E . B . Deverenx , assisted by Bros . H . Windle P . G . S . D ., T . Biokley P . P . G . J . W ., W . Tunnioliff P . P . G . Superintendent oUVorks , J . Stringer P . P . G . P ., and J . Robinson P . M . The Officers for the

ensuing year are Bros . Edmund Jones S . W ., J . T . Howson J . W ., the Rev . E . Lace Chaplain , W . Tunnioliff Treasurer , C . F . Baker Secretary , John Allerton S . D ., Samuel Salt J . D , J . Robinson Dir . of Cere ., William Edwards Organist , J . Pennington I . G ., W . Wood Tyler . Amongst the members of the Menturia Lodge present wero Brothers John Bromley P . P . G . S . W ., F . Brandon P . P . G . R ., E . V . Greatbaoh

Superintendent of Workp , E . B . Jackson P . P . G . Supt . of Works , W . Hampton P . M ., W . J . Carr P . M . ; the Visitors including Bros . W . T . Copelond 637 P . P . G . R ., R . Tooth 637 P . P . G . R ., F . Mountford 460 P . P . G . S . D ., the Rev . E . D . Boothman 2149 P . P . G . Chaplain , J . Ingamells 460 P . P . G . J . D ., W . T . M'Neal 546 P . G . S . B ., W . H . Howson 2064 P . G . S . B ., F . Weston 98 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Benbow 451

P . P . G . S . B ., R . Bnrt W . M . 637 , J . Soarratt W . M . 98 , F . Skerrett P . M . 460 , J . M . Wcod P . M . 546 , H . Palmer P . M . 2149 , H . R . Strange W . M . 1942 , A . Newton P . M . 451 , J . White W . M . 2064 , T . Edwards W . M . eleot 460 , & e . After the Lodge had been olosed the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where an excellent dinner was provided by Bro . John Mnnro , and 112 sat down . The W . M . presided , and

was supported at the cross table by Bros , tbe Rev . E . C . Lace , the Rev . F . E . Waters , the Rev . E . D . Boothman , CharleB Adams , J . Charlesworth , H . Palmer , E . B . Deverenx the retiring W . M ., G . P . Bradford , W . Tunnioliff , John Bromley , T . Biokley , John Robinson . Tbe usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , the health of tbe W . M . for the ensuing year being drunk with the greatest possible

heartiness . Bro . Allerton proposed the Visiting Brethren , for whom Bros . Scarratt , While , and Cbarles Adams responded . The health of tbe Installing Master having been drunk with much cordiality , Bro . J . T . Howson , in proposing the Masonio Charities , observod that Charity was a fundamental principle of Masonry , and it was a snbject for congratulation that the three great Institutions belonging to tbe

Craft were so well supported . Ordinarily they received between £ 50 , 000 and £ 60 , 000 ayear for the Sohools and the Benevolent Fund , besides which a considerable sum was dispensed every year in the Provinces by such means as the Staffordshire Masonio Charitable Association . Bro . Windle responded , and in the couno of his remarks he stated that the Abbey Lodgp , Burton , contributed the largest

amount to the Charities , tbe Menturia Lodge coming next . The former headed tho list with £ 119 , and he hoped the brethren of the Menturia would exceed that amount next year . There were belong , ing to the Province of Staffordshire eight boys and five girls in the Masonic Schools , and three aged Masons were receiving aid frcm the Benevolent Funf j , while the Mentnria bad another candidate for the Benevolent Fund . Daring tbe year the A fond i f the Staffordshire

Masonio Charitable Association had received £ 913 , of which £ 96 12 s was contributed by Mentnrin , and the B fund had rec ived £ 171 6 s lid , of which £ 13 7 s was sent from Mentuiin . He urged tbe claims of the A and B Funds upon the attention of the brethren . Oth « r toasts followed . A band played during dinner , and afterwards tbe speeches were interspersed with vocal music , tho proceedings being altogether very enjoyable .

CORNUBIAN LODGE , No . 450

THE annual meeting to celebrate tbe festival of St . John and the installation of the W . M . was held on Thursday , the let inst . Thore was a large attendance of visitors and brethren . The old dining room belonging to the Lodge , formerly the Lodge room , has been enlarged by an addition of twenty-eight feet , and , when completed , will form one of the most oommodious rooms in the

Province , and reflects great credit on the officials of the Lodge and Bro . H . Champion , of the White Hart Hotel . The Bjard of Installed Masters numbering twenty-seven . Tho W . M . elect , Bro . J . W . Wilkinson , was ably installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . G . Osborne assisted by Past Misters , Bros . W . Wagner and R . Rowe .

The W . M . appointed as his Officers Bros . J . G . Osborne P . M . I . P . M ., G . H . Riobards S . W ., O . Gutterman J . W ., the Rev . C . R . D . Carter Chnplain , F . Harvey P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , W . Wagner P . M . Secretary , J . M . Nicbolls S . D ., James Mnrtem J . D ., W . J . Harry I . G ., J . Banfield O ., J . P . Smith P . M . D . C ., W . F . Blarney and H .

Champion Stewards , nnd J . V . Bray Tyler . A unanimous vote of thanks was presented to Bro . Bartle for his kindness in assis'ing in the election of a daughter of a late P . M . to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . After tho Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to tho dining-room which was very tastefully cUcqraled . The banquet arrangements were efficientl y carried oat ,

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and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . and Mrs . Champion the caterers .

FALCON LODGE , No . 1416

r piIE annual festival and installation of the Worshipful Master of L this Lodge took place at the Masonio Hall , Thirsk , on the 8 th inst . The new W . M . was Bro . Hall , and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . Whytehead P . G . S . B . England . Tho W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Rev . E . Richardson , M . A ., I . P . M ., Cass S . W ., Rudd

J . W ., Rev . E . Richardson Chaplain , Coltman Treasurer , Farndale Secretary , Kemp S . D ., Myers J . D ., Longford Dir . of Cers ., Green I . G ., Fall , Mus . Bao ., Organist , Greensides and Smith Stewards ,

Wright Almoner , Ay re Charity Representative , Hansell Preoeptor , Bamlett Lecturer , Farmery Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren sat down to a sumptuous repast at the Fleece Hotel , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

CLAUSENTUM LODGE , No . 146

THE brethren of this Lodgs celebrated the Festival of St . John at the Masonio Hall , Woolston , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when Bro . James Martin , the S . W . of tho past year , was installed as Worshipful Master in tho preaenoe of a large attendance . The ceremonies were nbly conducted by Bro . A . J . Brown . After tbe installation the now W . M . invested tbe following brethren as Officers for the year , viz .: —Bros . E . A . Edwards I . P . M ., A . H . W . Ritohie S . W .,

S . B . Crook J . W ., Rev . G . Hughes P . M . Chaplain , A . J . Brown P . M . Treasurer , James Mathven P . M . Secretary , J . Morten S . D ., H . B . Robes J . D ., S . J . Line I . G ., W . H . Chapman P . M . Dir . of Cers ., W . H . Smith Organist , James Amys and George Miller Stewards , and C . Henley Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master at the olose of the ceremony , on the proposition of

the Worshipful Master , and similar compliments were accorded to the retiring Master , Bro . Edwards , for the efficient manner in which he fulfilled tbe duties of the ohair during the past year , aud to Brother Methven , the newly-appointed Secretary of the Lodge , for his services as Treasurer during the past six years , Bro . Methven , in response , g iving a most satisfactory report of the Lodge finances .

After some farther business of a formal oharaoter , Bro . Rosomaa said that their respected colleague , Bro . W . Bowyer , who had been conneoted with the Clausentum Lodge from its foundation nineteen years ago , had just retired from the position of Seoretary , whioh he had held for fifteen years . They all knew the valuable services whioh Bro . Bowyer had rendered to the Lodge ; he had been the

Masonic tutor to many of them , and the reputation tbe Lodge had of being one of the best worked in the Province was in a great measure due to him . He had been entrusted with th « pleasing duty of presenting to him , on behalf of tho brethren , a jewel , by the intrinsic value of which he hoped Bro . Bowyor would not consider the Lodge marked

their appreciation of his services , and he hoped that though they were losing him as a Secretary , they would for many years have the pleasure and advantage of his presence and counsel . Bro . Rosoman then pinned on to the breast of Bro . Bowyer a Founder ' s jewel , bearing the arms of the Clausentum Lodge , and the following iniorip . tion : —

Presented to W . Bro . WAITER BOWYKR , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . By the brethren of tbo Claasentam Lodge , on his retirement from the office of Secretary , after 15 years faithful and devoted service . 7 th December 1892 .

Bro . Bowyer , who received a cordial reception from the brethien , expressed his thanks for their unexpected gift , said he should not have taken the serions step of severing himself from an office he had held for so many years , had he not felt there were many in the ranks who could fill the position as well as be had dom » . He thanked them particularly for the shape tbeir appreciation had taken , as he had no

dearer memory than that of the foundation of tbe Clausentum Lodge , and this would be cherished still more by the possession of the beautiful jewel they had given him . He referred to the early difficulties through which the Lodge straggled , whioh one by one had been overcome until now they were able to assemble in that beautiful building , which had been erected at a cost of £ 2 , 000 . He

asked them to extend to his successor , Bro . Methven , the same kindnesB and support they had always given to him . He should ever retain a pleasing recollection of their kindness After hearty good wishes had been tendmed to tbe newly installed W . M . by the Visitors , the Lmlire was closed according to anuieut custom . The brethren afterwards s ; it down to an excellent banquet served by Bro . Henley .

The iiRnnl Mnsonio toasts were honoured , as was also tbe health of the Ifi-tnllint ? Master , who was complimented on the Baccess of his work , and Brother Brown suitably responded . A special toast was introdnord in the health of the late Secretary , and in reply to this Brother Bowjer gave a most interesting resume nf tbe Clausentum history , recounting difficulties of which

the joiugcv members had little knowledge , bis narrative being worthy of deposit among the archives of a Lodge which has a unique 1 ntory . The Master , in response to the toast of his health , said that years ago when he first visited the Clausentum the idea that be would have become its Muster would have been Inughed at . Had his health permitted him to remain in tbe town whioh contained

bis Mother Lodge he bad no doubt that now he wonld have been a Past Master of many year ' s standing , lie was very proud of the honour they bad conferred npon him , and he promised them to do his best to justify their confidence by using his very best effort to promoto the wolfare of the Lodge . The respondents for the visitors included the Rev . C . D . Patoa . A very pleasant evening was spent ,