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Provincial Meetings.
D . C . J J- W . Hall , Tyler . Among the brethren and visitors present vvere the following : Bros , his Hon . Judge Horatio Lloyd , D . P . G . M . j Richard Newhou e , P . G . Sec . ; T . S . Adams , S . W . 1 474 J Thomas Owen , Stwd . 1432 j J . F . Edisbury , P . P . G . J . W . North Wales , 13361 E . Minshull , S VV . 425 j G . H . Richmond , I . P . M . 157 6 ; S . W . Ramsden , P . M ., P . G . D . ; lohn R . Nicklin , I . P . M . 707 J I- Sheriff
Roberts , W . M . 425 ; W . M . Lightfoot , P . P . G . D ., 425 ; RB Breston , P . P . G . S . of West Lancashire j F . Cameron , l . G . 153 J Henry G . Little , P . P . G . ' . North Wales , S . W . 1674 ; Alfred Paris , 425 ; Francis H . Tait , J . W . 425 ; J . D . Bolton , W M . 1477 ; J . B . Mareton , 1477 ; Jas . Salmon , P . M . 425 , P . P . S . G . D . ; John C . Robinson , 249 , P . A . G . D . C . West Lane ; John Mills , P . M . and Treas . 425 ;
W . H . Hodges , Sec . 1325 ; Alfred Parkes , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; 1 . Matthews Jones , P . P . S . G . W . ; Robt . Hunter , P . M . 10 SS , P P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; R . C . Edwards , P . M . 721 ; W . Johnson , P . P . J . G . D . 721 ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . 721 ; Felix ' fhomas , P . M . 721 ; J . Dennis , 721 ; B . Adams , 425 . The brethren to the number of 90 afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bolland and Sons .
GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Lodge Of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when the array of purple on the dais formed a very prominent feature in the proceedings . A fraternal visit of Provincial Officers vvas made on the occasion . The W . M ., Bro . William Brown , presided , and vvas surrounded by
Bros . R . Hudson , P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; M . Corbett , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . j Wm . M . Pybus , P . M ., P . P . G . R . j J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j Wm . Dalrymple , I . P . M . j M . H . Dodd , P . M . j E . Shewbrooks , P . M . ; William Davidson , P . M . 1970 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . T . Taylor ,
P . M . 16 7 G , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . R . Pattison , P . M . 97 , P . A . G . Sec . j T . Atkinson , P . M . So , P . P . A . G . D . C . j John Stolloe , P . M . 4 S , P . P . J . G . W . j J . Armstrong , P . M . 1119 , P . P . G . D . D . C . j E . S . Hilding , P . M . 539 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . VV . Bain , W . M . 949 , P . G . R . ; M . J . Wheatley , P . M . 1970 , P . P . G . D . D . C . j R . Hauxwell , P . M . 1334 , P-G .
Std . Br . j and Thos . Coulson , P . M . 1970 , P . P . J . G . D . The following officers and brethren vvere also present : Bros . W . F . Raeburn , S . W . j Tom Spedding , W . M . 1643 , J . W . ; M . R . Wright , Sec ; W . J . Jobson , S . D . ; G . Craighill , J . D . j Win . Stafford , I . G . j R . Ferry , Org . j W . H . Denton , Stwd . j Joshua Curry , Tyler j T . Chegvvidden , W . Douglass , G . C . Potts , R . Swanston , J . J .
Bowman , J . I . Corking , 1 . Thompson , W . J . Campbell , T . Wright , G . Hibbert , R . Brason , A . Scott , W . M . 1676 j C . P . Laidler , Stwd . 166 4 j J . W . Brown , P . M : 541 ; Jas . Robinson , S . W . 1119 ; J . Todd , P . M . 1274 ; G . N . Patterson , S . W . 424 j W . Wright , P . M . ingj W . R . Legg , W . M . 1294 j M . A . Lax , I . P . M . 1274 J and others too numerous to mention . Bro . T . W . Stolloe was passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M ., the S . W . explaining the working tools .
Afterwards Bro . J . K . Sinton vvas raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., who also gave the tools and the tracing board . Two candidates vvere proposed for initiation , and a proposition approving the principle of contributing the sum of £ 2 ios . per lodg'e to the " Binckes " Pension Fund vvas also carried . After other formal business the lodge vvas closed , and the numerous company adjourned to the refreshment board .
HEATON NORRIS . Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the George Hotel . The ceremony was interesting , whereas one of the candidates raised vvas the brother of Bro . A . Pemberton , P . P . G . D . C . The business was to raise Bros . A . W . Pemberton , E . J . Hall , and F . D . Haddon ,
the ceremonies being performed respectively by Bros . A . Pemberton , P . P . G . D . C . j R . Bassnett , W . M . j and Kenneth Maclean , P . G . Steward . It is very pleasing to notify the ceremonies were all carried out in an exceedingly impressive manner , and , as regards Masonic duties , the evening was an important one . There were present Bros . R . Bassnett Preston , W . M . j
Joseph McKun , S . W . j William A . Vaughan , J . W . ; A . Pemberton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Walter H . Vaughan , P . P . G . R . ; Thos . Knott , S . D . j Henry Smith , J . D . j J . W . Abbott , P . P . G . D . C j H . Wilson , I . G . j H . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler j Kenneth Maclean , P . G . S . j James Cookson , P . P . G . S . ; C . W . Bickerton , P . M ; Alf . W .
Pemberton , Frank D . Haddon , E . J . Hall , Arthur Keymer , G . W . Cookson , Charles Cruch , and Fred Rudgard . Visitors : Bros . | . W . Vaultchoff , S . W ., 317 ; J . Davenport , 1 045 ; Win . Cole , P . M . 15 S 8 ; J . VV . Wilkinson , P . S . G . W ; H . G . Small , 1140 ; A . Lavvley , S . W . ; J . Rome , P . M . 1009 , P . P . G . S . ; Win . W . Wilson , P . M . 1140 j and C . D . Cheetham , P . P . G . D ., 993 .
JERSEY . Yarborough Lodge ( No . 244 ) . —On Wednesday , the Sth ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Holier , the members of this lodge assembled in strong force , as well as a large body of brethren from other lodges in the province , to assist in the ceremonies of the Second and Third Degrees , to take place as announced among the
agenda of the summons for the evening . I he lodge had adopted the Emulation working - some years ago , and we are inclined to think , judging from two or three other lodges , the Stability working will ultimately give way for it . We may also say here that the second Wednesdaj' in every month this lodge holds its regular monthly meetings , vvhich are generally numerously attended . Present vvere , of its
own members , the following : Bros . C . Baker , J . T . Baker , I . P . M . j J . T . du jardin , P . M . j T . Adderson , S . W . j J . A . Balleine , J . ' VV . ; C . Donaldson , P . M ., Treas . ; L P . Hespiradoux , P . M ., Sec ; W . M . Inglis , S . D . 5 A . J . Le Quesne , J . D . ; J . W . Linney , D . C . j Walter Fentum , Org . ; F . E . Hyne , I . G . ; Geo . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler j J : G . Le Gros , John Durell , P . M . 590 j C .
Booth , John Marett , G . Gadden , W . Stott , W . Hunter , J . Linney , R . Malet de Carteret , C . Naylor , P . M . 244 , 958 J Alfred Anslow , C . Lincoln , John E . Hamon , F . A . Bennett , J . De Veulle , II . B . East , R . Watson , late 95 S j and others . Visited by the following : Bros . W . Newman ,
S . D . 1003 ; C . J . Rensug , late 244 ; E . Oldridge , W . M . ¦ 003 ; J . Flinn , 1003 ; T . Palmer , J . W . 491 ; VV . G . Bridle , 491 ; Dr . G . Spawton Catlow , W . M . 50 ; W . T . Pugsley , P . M . 245 , P . P . S . G . W . j G . II . Rogers , 100 3 j G-J . Cobden , 95 S ; F . W . Wood , S 77 J John Wright , S 77 ; P . Blampied , P . M . 2453 H . Becker , S . W . 590 ;
Provincial Meetings.
Captain J . Shield , 100 3 j W . W . Richardson , W . M . 491 j F . Vincent , P . M . 1003 , A . G . D . of C . ; James A . Samson , 245 ; R . | . Smith , 491 ; F . Proust , 490 j E . Le Bas , 1003 j J . H . Le Podevin , 491 j D . A . du Mosch , Lodge Noordstar , Alkmaar , Holland j W . Hunt , E . H . Drake , A . Hunt , W . Aubin , J . C . Barrette , and E . Kelly , all of 1003 j j . E . Le Cresley , and others .
The lodge having been opened by the VV . M ., Bro . C . Baker , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the Secretary informed the brethren that the initiation of Captain W . S . Rumsey , who had been duly balloted for and accepted at a former meeting , must be deferred to a lodge of emergency , the said candidate being absent from the island on a Wednesday . A
telegram from Bro . J . Le M . Prowings , received just before the opening of the lodge , vvas next read , stating that the brother vvas unable to take the M . M . ' s Degree on that night . Bro . W . Fentum , theOrganist , greatlyenhanced the proceedings of the evening byhis talent . TheSec . read a letter from the widow of a late brother applying for relief , and the case having been investigated , the usual temporary relief from the
Charity Fund of the lodge was granted . Bros . D . A . Du Morsh , of Lodge Noordstar , Alkmaar , Holland , and J . Le Montais Prowings , late of this lodge , vvere proposed as joining members . After the usual routine business had been disposed of the Secretary took an opportunity of recommending the Freemason as the organ of the Craft , and " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Almanac for 1 S 90 , " the two being powerful
means of diffusing Masonic knowledge among thebrethren . ( This brought three new subscribers and found a sale for nine almanacs , and this we consider is worthy of the imitation of other Secretaries . ) There being no other transaction to be brouglit forward , and the " Hearty good wishes" of the visitors expressed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren , to the number of
50 , adjourned to the banquet room of the hall , where a sumptuous supper had been provided , and vvhich was heartily discussed and ample justice done to . The management of the gastronomic part of the evening ' s proceedings having fallen once more into the able hands of Bro . George Rogers , P . M ., the Masonic caterer of Jersey par excellence . the
The after proceedings were conducted ^ in happy manner usual amongst the brethren of this , the senior lodge in the province . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given by the VV . M ., most cordially received , and responded to . During the evening an excellent programme of
instrumental music vvas carried out by Bros . J . L . du l ' aye , Thos . Adderson , C . Lincoln , H . Becker , G . Proust , F . Vincent , and others , and Bro . W . Fentum , Org . J 244 , musical director , to whom a special toast vvas given by the W . M . for getting up this entertainment . The brethren dispersed at a late hour .
LEWES . South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Highstreet , on the 15 th ult ., when there was an unusually large attendance . Bro . J . W . Broad was installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . Smith Stone , the
latter being presented with a Past Master ' s jewel for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office . The South Saxon stands second on the list of Sussex lodges in numerical strength , and its financial condition is very satisfactory . The following Past Masters were present : Bro . J . C . Lucas , P . P . G . W . ; J . Admas , P . P . S . G . D . ; Jos . Farncombe , P . P . G . W . ; T . '
R . White , P . P . G . D . C ; G . E . Chapman , P . P . G . P . ; J . H . Every , and G . Holman . Among the members of the lodge present vvere Bros . W . Wright , Albion Russell , Gerard Lloyd , W . Stone , J . H . Bull , J . Peters , S . Starnes , R . H . Ellman , G . S . Phillips , G . Wilson , H . Constable , R . Weston , W . Bollard , and R . A . Stock . The visitors included Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . G . D . ; Crawford Pocock , Prov . G . W . j R . Clowes , W . M . 2201 ;
H . Dovvell , P . P . G . D . ; T . W . Dean , P . G . S . B . ; J . O . Lewis , P . M . 9 60 j J . J . Snelgrove , 1303 ; Josiah Wilmot and J . Ryder , 2200 ; F . R . Terson , moj C . F . Hollands , W . M . 1797 , * T . Wickham , 21 S 7 J Harry Broad , 1 707 ; O . Lemmon , P . M . 341 ; S . Denman , P . M . 732 ; W . B . Isworth , 1636 ; L . R . Styer , W . M . 315 ; F . Guy , 1636 ; A . J . Lewis , 140 j G . R . Godfree , P . M . 315 j and Henry
Carvill , P . M . 201 . The following officers for the ensuing year Were appointed : Bros . Wm . Wright , S . W . j Wm . Stone , J . W . j Albion Russell , D . C . j James Adams , Treas . j Gerard Lloyd , Sec . j John H . Bull , S . D . j jas . Peters , J . D . j Walter Flint , I . G . j S . Starnes , Org . j and H . Hall , Tyler . At the close of the business thebrethren adjourned tothe
Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas served by Mr . W . Farnan . " The Health of the Newly-appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir William Marriott , M . P ., " "The New Senior Warden of thc Province , Bro . Crawford Pocock , " and "The W . M ., Bro . J . W . Broad" were
especially honoured . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the excellent vocalisation of Miss Edith Welling , Mrs . J . VV . Broad , Mr J . Farncombe , jun ., Bros . Willmott , W . Stone , and others . Mr . Horace J ackson was the accompanist .
LIVERPOOL . Lodge Of Sincerity ( No . 292 ) . —The members of this lodge held their festival of St . John on Monday , the 13 th ult ., at the Adelphi Hotel , Lime-street . There vvas a numerous attendance of members and visitors , and the ceremony of installation vvas ably and impressively performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Wensley , assisted by Bro .
Wadsworth , P . M . The W . M ., Bro . W . C Briggs , invested the following officers : Bros . H . D . Foulkes , S . W . ; G . A . [ Tenser , J . W . ; W . Hughes , Treas . j Thomas Vernon , Sec . j R . Cobb , S . D . j j . Dear , J . D . j Thomas Carter , I . G . ; F . T . Foulkes , D . C . ; Chris . Wadsworth , Charity Steward ; A . Read , Gregory , Maw , and H . Read , Stwds . At the close of the ceremony the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Wensley , vvas presented with a beautiful Past Master ' s
jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place ) , as a token of esteem and appreciation . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet served in the ball room , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . During thc latter proceedings the members again showed their regard for thc I . P . M . by presenting to him , for Mrs . Wensley , a useful and beautiful piece of plate , as a souvenir of his successful year of office .
Provincial Meetings.
TROWBRIDGE . ¦ Lodge Of Concord ( No . 632 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Silverstreet , on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., and as the object was to install Bro . W . R . Brown as VV . M . for the ensuing year , considerable interest vvas evinced in the proceedings , and numerous brethren attended from neighbouring lodges as
will be seen by the following : Bros . Roger Brown , VV . M . elect , S . VV . j F . Selfe , J . VV . ; VV . J . Mann , P . M . Treas . ; T . S . Hill , P . M . Sec ; H . Chapman , Assist . Sec ; H . White , S . D . J H . Mundy , J . D . ; J . Lansdown , Org . ; J . W . Jones , P . G . A . P ., P . M . ; F . 13 . Norris , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; G . Ll . Palmer , P . M . j J . H . Foley , P . M . ; A . Parry , P . M . ; A . E . Heathcote , Geo . Snailum , F . M .
Garlick , J . Chapman , Win . Walker , James Huntley , H . B . Norris , b . T . Wood , O . Leak , A . J . G . Stancomb , C . J . Jones , R . Cowing , H . Millington , P . P . G . O . ; VV . H . Stanley , J . L . Usher , and 1 . K . Rogers ; and the following - visitors : Bros . Sir G . Goldney , P . G . W . Eng ., D . G . P . M . Wilts j M . S . Ironside , 132 j Thomas H . Holroyd , P . M . 973 j F . Sloper , S . VV . 663 , - F . C . Kent , P . M . 1295 ; A . P .
Hall , J . D . 2227 ; H . VV . Pinniger , J . VV . 2227 ; S . Anderson , Sec . 2227 ; VV . H . Read , P . P . S . G . D . 2227 ; H . R . Watts , 2227 j N . Browne , VV . M . 355 j A . Beaven , P . M . 1271 J H . Bevir , P . M ., P . G . S ., 355 j VV . Sainsbury , 222 7 j A . VV . Moore , S . W . 973 j J . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D . C . 355 j James Sparks , P . M . 1271 , P . P . G . Reg . Wilts j J . ] . Trask , S . VV . 2227 j A . G . Hayman , P . M . 973 ,
P . P . G . S . Somerset j and others . The chair vvas occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Pocock , and after the usual business , vvhich included the election' of two new candidates , the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect vvas performed by Bro . Sir G . Goldney , and ably assisted by Bro . G . Ll . Palmer . The ceremony being concluded , the new W . M . in an impressive manner appointed
his officers as follows : Bros . F . W . Selfe , S . W . j H . Chapman , J . W . j T . Wood , Chap . j W . J . Mann , Treas . j T . S . Hill , Secj H . White , Asst . Sec ; H . Mundy , S . D . j A . Cox , J . D . j G . Ll . Palmer , D . C . j F . Garlick , I . G . j J . Lansdown , Org . j G . Snailum , Stwd . j and H . Bailey , 'Tyler . 'The charges to the officers vvere given in an able manner by Bro . F . Kelland . Before closing , the new VV . M . tendered the thanks of the lodge to
Bro . Goldney for his presence among them that day , to which Sir Gabriel suitably responded . The musical arrangements were carried out by Bro . H . Millington . The brethren then adjourned to a most enjoyable banquet , held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall . The chair vvas taken by Bro . VV . Roger Brown , W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and suitably responded to , and a pleasant time spent .
WHITBY ' . Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday , the 20 th ult ., there vvas a large attendance of the brethren of the above lodge at the Masonic Hall , John-street , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . VV . H . Attlay as W . AL for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation vvas impressively performed by the Installing Master , Bro . John
Stevenson , P . M . The following are the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : Bros . R . VV . VVhite , I . P . M . j John Brand , S . VV . j Joseph T . Oliver , J . W . j J . N . Lawson , P . M ., Treas . j B . Newbold , Sec . j E . Smithson , S . D . j T . W . Rennison , J . D . j L . H . Watson , I . G . j G . Remmer , D . C . ; H . Robson , Org . j Dr . Smailes and Z . Waite , Stewards j and T . H . Trueman , Tyler .
After the ceremony had concluded , about 40 of the brethren sat down to the installation banquet at the Crown Hotel , when the W . M . presided , and the S . VV . occupied the vice-chair . The banquet was admirably served by Mr . and Mrs . Walker . Before and at the conclusion of the repast , grace vvas
said by Bro . the Rev . L . Povvson , 543 . The usual loyal toasts having been given from thc chair , Bro . J . T . Stewart , P . M ., proposeel "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . j the Hon . R . 0 . Powlett , Dep . P . G . M . j andthe rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . G . W . Smailes responded .
"The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces" was proposed by Bro . VV . H . Falkingbridge , P . M ., and responded to by Bros . Col . T . N . Marwood and Sergt . Geo . Wright , R . A . The VV . M . acknowledged the toast of his health , vvhich was proposed by Bro . R . VV . White , I . P . M . " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . J . Stevenson , P . M ., " vvas proposed by the Chairman , who alluded
to the fact that Bro . Stevenson had been a member of that lodge for 4 6 years , and Installing Master for more than a quarter of a century . He dilated upon the high position vvhich Bro . Stevenson occupied in the Craft , and the esteem in vvhich he was universally held . Bro . Stevenson responded in very appropriate terms , observing' that he felt sure the impressive ceremony vvhich had
been gone through that day conveyed practical lessons vvhich ought to sink deeply into every Mason ' s heart . Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M ., proposed "Prosperity to the Lion Lodge . " The next toast was " The Health of the Newly-raised
Brother , Captain R . Milburn , " proposed by thc Chairman , and responded to by Bro . Capt . Milburn . The Vice-Chairman proposed " The Past Masters of the Lion Lodge , " and Bro . R . VV . White , who responded , remarked that the lodge was about 100 years old , and its centenary celebration was therefore approaching .
ihe Chairman proposed " Ihe Officers of the Lion Lodge , " and Bro . Oliver responded . "All poor and distressed Masons , " given from the chair , elicited a practical and substantial response . "Absent Brethren" having been given by Bro . J . N . Lawson , in a neat speech , the Chairman proposed ' The
Visiting Brethren , " vvhich was which was suitably responded to by Bros . VV . C Dyson , P . M . 1611 j J . Holt , S . VV . 509 j C . H . Lloyd , 6 43 j IT . Hayes , jun ., Sunderland Lodge ; Rev . L . Powson , ancl R . Hamilton , 1040 . The remaining toasts were "The Ladies" and "The Host and Hostess . "
During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by a number of songs sung by Bros . J . Oliver , T . H . Trueman , J . T . Stewart , Dyson , Lloyd , George Elliott , G , Wright , J . N . Lawson , and H . Hayes , anda recitation vvas given by Bro . Z . Waite . The singing of " Old Lang Syne ' brought the festive gathering to a close .
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Provincial Meetings.
D . C . J J- W . Hall , Tyler . Among the brethren and visitors present vvere the following : Bros , his Hon . Judge Horatio Lloyd , D . P . G . M . j Richard Newhou e , P . G . Sec . ; T . S . Adams , S . W . 1 474 J Thomas Owen , Stwd . 1432 j J . F . Edisbury , P . P . G . J . W . North Wales , 13361 E . Minshull , S VV . 425 j G . H . Richmond , I . P . M . 157 6 ; S . W . Ramsden , P . M ., P . G . D . ; lohn R . Nicklin , I . P . M . 707 J I- Sheriff
Roberts , W . M . 425 ; W . M . Lightfoot , P . P . G . D ., 425 ; RB Breston , P . P . G . S . of West Lancashire j F . Cameron , l . G . 153 J Henry G . Little , P . P . G . ' . North Wales , S . W . 1674 ; Alfred Paris , 425 ; Francis H . Tait , J . W . 425 ; J . D . Bolton , W M . 1477 ; J . B . Mareton , 1477 ; Jas . Salmon , P . M . 425 , P . P . S . G . D . ; John C . Robinson , 249 , P . A . G . D . C . West Lane ; John Mills , P . M . and Treas . 425 ;
W . H . Hodges , Sec . 1325 ; Alfred Parkes , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; 1 . Matthews Jones , P . P . S . G . W . ; Robt . Hunter , P . M . 10 SS , P P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; R . C . Edwards , P . M . 721 ; W . Johnson , P . P . J . G . D . 721 ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . 721 ; Felix ' fhomas , P . M . 721 ; J . Dennis , 721 ; B . Adams , 425 . The brethren to the number of 90 afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bolland and Sons .
GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Lodge Of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when the array of purple on the dais formed a very prominent feature in the proceedings . A fraternal visit of Provincial Officers vvas made on the occasion . The W . M ., Bro . William Brown , presided , and vvas surrounded by
Bros . R . Hudson , P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; M . Corbett , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . j Wm . M . Pybus , P . M ., P . P . G . R . j J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j Wm . Dalrymple , I . P . M . j M . H . Dodd , P . M . j E . Shewbrooks , P . M . ; William Davidson , P . M . 1970 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . T . Taylor ,
P . M . 16 7 G , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . R . Pattison , P . M . 97 , P . A . G . Sec . j T . Atkinson , P . M . So , P . P . A . G . D . C . j John Stolloe , P . M . 4 S , P . P . J . G . W . j J . Armstrong , P . M . 1119 , P . P . G . D . D . C . j E . S . Hilding , P . M . 539 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . VV . Bain , W . M . 949 , P . G . R . ; M . J . Wheatley , P . M . 1970 , P . P . G . D . D . C . j R . Hauxwell , P . M . 1334 , P-G .
Std . Br . j and Thos . Coulson , P . M . 1970 , P . P . J . G . D . The following officers and brethren vvere also present : Bros . W . F . Raeburn , S . W . j Tom Spedding , W . M . 1643 , J . W . ; M . R . Wright , Sec ; W . J . Jobson , S . D . ; G . Craighill , J . D . j Win . Stafford , I . G . j R . Ferry , Org . j W . H . Denton , Stwd . j Joshua Curry , Tyler j T . Chegvvidden , W . Douglass , G . C . Potts , R . Swanston , J . J .
Bowman , J . I . Corking , 1 . Thompson , W . J . Campbell , T . Wright , G . Hibbert , R . Brason , A . Scott , W . M . 1676 j C . P . Laidler , Stwd . 166 4 j J . W . Brown , P . M : 541 ; Jas . Robinson , S . W . 1119 ; J . Todd , P . M . 1274 ; G . N . Patterson , S . W . 424 j W . Wright , P . M . ingj W . R . Legg , W . M . 1294 j M . A . Lax , I . P . M . 1274 J and others too numerous to mention . Bro . T . W . Stolloe was passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M ., the S . W . explaining the working tools .
Afterwards Bro . J . K . Sinton vvas raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., who also gave the tools and the tracing board . Two candidates vvere proposed for initiation , and a proposition approving the principle of contributing the sum of £ 2 ios . per lodg'e to the " Binckes " Pension Fund vvas also carried . After other formal business the lodge vvas closed , and the numerous company adjourned to the refreshment board .
HEATON NORRIS . Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the George Hotel . The ceremony was interesting , whereas one of the candidates raised vvas the brother of Bro . A . Pemberton , P . P . G . D . C . The business was to raise Bros . A . W . Pemberton , E . J . Hall , and F . D . Haddon ,
the ceremonies being performed respectively by Bros . A . Pemberton , P . P . G . D . C . j R . Bassnett , W . M . j and Kenneth Maclean , P . G . Steward . It is very pleasing to notify the ceremonies were all carried out in an exceedingly impressive manner , and , as regards Masonic duties , the evening was an important one . There were present Bros . R . Bassnett Preston , W . M . j
Joseph McKun , S . W . j William A . Vaughan , J . W . ; A . Pemberton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Walter H . Vaughan , P . P . G . R . ; Thos . Knott , S . D . j Henry Smith , J . D . j J . W . Abbott , P . P . G . D . C j H . Wilson , I . G . j H . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler j Kenneth Maclean , P . G . S . j James Cookson , P . P . G . S . ; C . W . Bickerton , P . M ; Alf . W .
Pemberton , Frank D . Haddon , E . J . Hall , Arthur Keymer , G . W . Cookson , Charles Cruch , and Fred Rudgard . Visitors : Bros . | . W . Vaultchoff , S . W ., 317 ; J . Davenport , 1 045 ; Win . Cole , P . M . 15 S 8 ; J . VV . Wilkinson , P . S . G . W ; H . G . Small , 1140 ; A . Lavvley , S . W . ; J . Rome , P . M . 1009 , P . P . G . S . ; Win . W . Wilson , P . M . 1140 j and C . D . Cheetham , P . P . G . D ., 993 .
JERSEY . Yarborough Lodge ( No . 244 ) . —On Wednesday , the Sth ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Holier , the members of this lodge assembled in strong force , as well as a large body of brethren from other lodges in the province , to assist in the ceremonies of the Second and Third Degrees , to take place as announced among the
agenda of the summons for the evening . I he lodge had adopted the Emulation working - some years ago , and we are inclined to think , judging from two or three other lodges , the Stability working will ultimately give way for it . We may also say here that the second Wednesdaj' in every month this lodge holds its regular monthly meetings , vvhich are generally numerously attended . Present vvere , of its
own members , the following : Bros . C . Baker , J . T . Baker , I . P . M . j J . T . du jardin , P . M . j T . Adderson , S . W . j J . A . Balleine , J . ' VV . ; C . Donaldson , P . M ., Treas . ; L P . Hespiradoux , P . M ., Sec ; W . M . Inglis , S . D . 5 A . J . Le Quesne , J . D . ; J . W . Linney , D . C . j Walter Fentum , Org . ; F . E . Hyne , I . G . ; Geo . Rogers , P . M ., Tyler j J : G . Le Gros , John Durell , P . M . 590 j C .
Booth , John Marett , G . Gadden , W . Stott , W . Hunter , J . Linney , R . Malet de Carteret , C . Naylor , P . M . 244 , 958 J Alfred Anslow , C . Lincoln , John E . Hamon , F . A . Bennett , J . De Veulle , II . B . East , R . Watson , late 95 S j and others . Visited by the following : Bros . W . Newman ,
S . D . 1003 ; C . J . Rensug , late 244 ; E . Oldridge , W . M . ¦ 003 ; J . Flinn , 1003 ; T . Palmer , J . W . 491 ; VV . G . Bridle , 491 ; Dr . G . Spawton Catlow , W . M . 50 ; W . T . Pugsley , P . M . 245 , P . P . S . G . W . j G . II . Rogers , 100 3 j G-J . Cobden , 95 S ; F . W . Wood , S 77 J John Wright , S 77 ; P . Blampied , P . M . 2453 H . Becker , S . W . 590 ;
Provincial Meetings.
Captain J . Shield , 100 3 j W . W . Richardson , W . M . 491 j F . Vincent , P . M . 1003 , A . G . D . of C . ; James A . Samson , 245 ; R . | . Smith , 491 ; F . Proust , 490 j E . Le Bas , 1003 j J . H . Le Podevin , 491 j D . A . du Mosch , Lodge Noordstar , Alkmaar , Holland j W . Hunt , E . H . Drake , A . Hunt , W . Aubin , J . C . Barrette , and E . Kelly , all of 1003 j j . E . Le Cresley , and others .
The lodge having been opened by the VV . M ., Bro . C . Baker , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the Secretary informed the brethren that the initiation of Captain W . S . Rumsey , who had been duly balloted for and accepted at a former meeting , must be deferred to a lodge of emergency , the said candidate being absent from the island on a Wednesday . A
telegram from Bro . J . Le M . Prowings , received just before the opening of the lodge , vvas next read , stating that the brother vvas unable to take the M . M . ' s Degree on that night . Bro . W . Fentum , theOrganist , greatlyenhanced the proceedings of the evening byhis talent . TheSec . read a letter from the widow of a late brother applying for relief , and the case having been investigated , the usual temporary relief from the
Charity Fund of the lodge was granted . Bros . D . A . Du Morsh , of Lodge Noordstar , Alkmaar , Holland , and J . Le Montais Prowings , late of this lodge , vvere proposed as joining members . After the usual routine business had been disposed of the Secretary took an opportunity of recommending the Freemason as the organ of the Craft , and " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Almanac for 1 S 90 , " the two being powerful
means of diffusing Masonic knowledge among thebrethren . ( This brought three new subscribers and found a sale for nine almanacs , and this we consider is worthy of the imitation of other Secretaries . ) There being no other transaction to be brouglit forward , and the " Hearty good wishes" of the visitors expressed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren , to the number of
50 , adjourned to the banquet room of the hall , where a sumptuous supper had been provided , and vvhich was heartily discussed and ample justice done to . The management of the gastronomic part of the evening ' s proceedings having fallen once more into the able hands of Bro . George Rogers , P . M ., the Masonic caterer of Jersey par excellence . the
The after proceedings were conducted ^ in happy manner usual amongst the brethren of this , the senior lodge in the province . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given by the VV . M ., most cordially received , and responded to . During the evening an excellent programme of
instrumental music vvas carried out by Bros . J . L . du l ' aye , Thos . Adderson , C . Lincoln , H . Becker , G . Proust , F . Vincent , and others , and Bro . W . Fentum , Org . J 244 , musical director , to whom a special toast vvas given by the W . M . for getting up this entertainment . The brethren dispersed at a late hour .
LEWES . South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Highstreet , on the 15 th ult ., when there was an unusually large attendance . Bro . J . W . Broad was installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . Smith Stone , the
latter being presented with a Past Master ' s jewel for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office . The South Saxon stands second on the list of Sussex lodges in numerical strength , and its financial condition is very satisfactory . The following Past Masters were present : Bro . J . C . Lucas , P . P . G . W . ; J . Admas , P . P . S . G . D . ; Jos . Farncombe , P . P . G . W . ; T . '
R . White , P . P . G . D . C ; G . E . Chapman , P . P . G . P . ; J . H . Every , and G . Holman . Among the members of the lodge present vvere Bros . W . Wright , Albion Russell , Gerard Lloyd , W . Stone , J . H . Bull , J . Peters , S . Starnes , R . H . Ellman , G . S . Phillips , G . Wilson , H . Constable , R . Weston , W . Bollard , and R . A . Stock . The visitors included Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . G . D . ; Crawford Pocock , Prov . G . W . j R . Clowes , W . M . 2201 ;
H . Dovvell , P . P . G . D . ; T . W . Dean , P . G . S . B . ; J . O . Lewis , P . M . 9 60 j J . J . Snelgrove , 1303 ; Josiah Wilmot and J . Ryder , 2200 ; F . R . Terson , moj C . F . Hollands , W . M . 1797 , * T . Wickham , 21 S 7 J Harry Broad , 1 707 ; O . Lemmon , P . M . 341 ; S . Denman , P . M . 732 ; W . B . Isworth , 1636 ; L . R . Styer , W . M . 315 ; F . Guy , 1636 ; A . J . Lewis , 140 j G . R . Godfree , P . M . 315 j and Henry
Carvill , P . M . 201 . The following officers for the ensuing year Were appointed : Bros . Wm . Wright , S . W . j Wm . Stone , J . W . j Albion Russell , D . C . j James Adams , Treas . j Gerard Lloyd , Sec . j John H . Bull , S . D . j jas . Peters , J . D . j Walter Flint , I . G . j S . Starnes , Org . j and H . Hall , Tyler . At the close of the business thebrethren adjourned tothe
Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas served by Mr . W . Farnan . " The Health of the Newly-appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir William Marriott , M . P ., " "The New Senior Warden of thc Province , Bro . Crawford Pocock , " and "The W . M ., Bro . J . W . Broad" were
especially honoured . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the excellent vocalisation of Miss Edith Welling , Mrs . J . VV . Broad , Mr J . Farncombe , jun ., Bros . Willmott , W . Stone , and others . Mr . Horace J ackson was the accompanist .
LIVERPOOL . Lodge Of Sincerity ( No . 292 ) . —The members of this lodge held their festival of St . John on Monday , the 13 th ult ., at the Adelphi Hotel , Lime-street . There vvas a numerous attendance of members and visitors , and the ceremony of installation vvas ably and impressively performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Wensley , assisted by Bro .
Wadsworth , P . M . The W . M ., Bro . W . C Briggs , invested the following officers : Bros . H . D . Foulkes , S . W . ; G . A . [ Tenser , J . W . ; W . Hughes , Treas . j Thomas Vernon , Sec . j R . Cobb , S . D . j j . Dear , J . D . j Thomas Carter , I . G . ; F . T . Foulkes , D . C . ; Chris . Wadsworth , Charity Steward ; A . Read , Gregory , Maw , and H . Read , Stwds . At the close of the ceremony the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Wensley , vvas presented with a beautiful Past Master ' s
jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place ) , as a token of esteem and appreciation . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet served in the ball room , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . During thc latter proceedings the members again showed their regard for thc I . P . M . by presenting to him , for Mrs . Wensley , a useful and beautiful piece of plate , as a souvenir of his successful year of office .
Provincial Meetings.
TROWBRIDGE . ¦ Lodge Of Concord ( No . 632 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Silverstreet , on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., and as the object was to install Bro . W . R . Brown as VV . M . for the ensuing year , considerable interest vvas evinced in the proceedings , and numerous brethren attended from neighbouring lodges as
will be seen by the following : Bros . Roger Brown , VV . M . elect , S . VV . j F . Selfe , J . VV . ; VV . J . Mann , P . M . Treas . ; T . S . Hill , P . M . Sec ; H . Chapman , Assist . Sec ; H . White , S . D . J H . Mundy , J . D . ; J . Lansdown , Org . ; J . W . Jones , P . G . A . P ., P . M . ; F . 13 . Norris , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; G . Ll . Palmer , P . M . j J . H . Foley , P . M . ; A . Parry , P . M . ; A . E . Heathcote , Geo . Snailum , F . M .
Garlick , J . Chapman , Win . Walker , James Huntley , H . B . Norris , b . T . Wood , O . Leak , A . J . G . Stancomb , C . J . Jones , R . Cowing , H . Millington , P . P . G . O . ; VV . H . Stanley , J . L . Usher , and 1 . K . Rogers ; and the following - visitors : Bros . Sir G . Goldney , P . G . W . Eng ., D . G . P . M . Wilts j M . S . Ironside , 132 j Thomas H . Holroyd , P . M . 973 j F . Sloper , S . VV . 663 , - F . C . Kent , P . M . 1295 ; A . P .
Hall , J . D . 2227 ; H . VV . Pinniger , J . VV . 2227 ; S . Anderson , Sec . 2227 ; VV . H . Read , P . P . S . G . D . 2227 ; H . R . Watts , 2227 j N . Browne , VV . M . 355 j A . Beaven , P . M . 1271 J H . Bevir , P . M ., P . G . S ., 355 j VV . Sainsbury , 222 7 j A . VV . Moore , S . W . 973 j J . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D . C . 355 j James Sparks , P . M . 1271 , P . P . G . Reg . Wilts j J . ] . Trask , S . VV . 2227 j A . G . Hayman , P . M . 973 ,
P . P . G . S . Somerset j and others . The chair vvas occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Pocock , and after the usual business , vvhich included the election' of two new candidates , the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect vvas performed by Bro . Sir G . Goldney , and ably assisted by Bro . G . Ll . Palmer . The ceremony being concluded , the new W . M . in an impressive manner appointed
his officers as follows : Bros . F . W . Selfe , S . W . j H . Chapman , J . W . j T . Wood , Chap . j W . J . Mann , Treas . j T . S . Hill , Secj H . White , Asst . Sec ; H . Mundy , S . D . j A . Cox , J . D . j G . Ll . Palmer , D . C . j F . Garlick , I . G . j J . Lansdown , Org . j G . Snailum , Stwd . j and H . Bailey , 'Tyler . 'The charges to the officers vvere given in an able manner by Bro . F . Kelland . Before closing , the new VV . M . tendered the thanks of the lodge to
Bro . Goldney for his presence among them that day , to which Sir Gabriel suitably responded . The musical arrangements were carried out by Bro . H . Millington . The brethren then adjourned to a most enjoyable banquet , held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall . The chair vvas taken by Bro . VV . Roger Brown , W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and suitably responded to , and a pleasant time spent .
WHITBY ' . Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday , the 20 th ult ., there vvas a large attendance of the brethren of the above lodge at the Masonic Hall , John-street , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . VV . H . Attlay as W . AL for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation vvas impressively performed by the Installing Master , Bro . John
Stevenson , P . M . The following are the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : Bros . R . VV . VVhite , I . P . M . j John Brand , S . VV . j Joseph T . Oliver , J . W . j J . N . Lawson , P . M ., Treas . j B . Newbold , Sec . j E . Smithson , S . D . j T . W . Rennison , J . D . j L . H . Watson , I . G . j G . Remmer , D . C . ; H . Robson , Org . j Dr . Smailes and Z . Waite , Stewards j and T . H . Trueman , Tyler .
After the ceremony had concluded , about 40 of the brethren sat down to the installation banquet at the Crown Hotel , when the W . M . presided , and the S . VV . occupied the vice-chair . The banquet was admirably served by Mr . and Mrs . Walker . Before and at the conclusion of the repast , grace vvas
said by Bro . the Rev . L . Povvson , 543 . The usual loyal toasts having been given from thc chair , Bro . J . T . Stewart , P . M ., proposeel "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . j the Hon . R . 0 . Powlett , Dep . P . G . M . j andthe rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . G . W . Smailes responded .
"The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces" was proposed by Bro . VV . H . Falkingbridge , P . M ., and responded to by Bros . Col . T . N . Marwood and Sergt . Geo . Wright , R . A . The VV . M . acknowledged the toast of his health , vvhich was proposed by Bro . R . VV . White , I . P . M . " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . J . Stevenson , P . M ., " vvas proposed by the Chairman , who alluded
to the fact that Bro . Stevenson had been a member of that lodge for 4 6 years , and Installing Master for more than a quarter of a century . He dilated upon the high position vvhich Bro . Stevenson occupied in the Craft , and the esteem in vvhich he was universally held . Bro . Stevenson responded in very appropriate terms , observing' that he felt sure the impressive ceremony vvhich had
been gone through that day conveyed practical lessons vvhich ought to sink deeply into every Mason ' s heart . Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M ., proposed "Prosperity to the Lion Lodge . " The next toast was " The Health of the Newly-raised
Brother , Captain R . Milburn , " proposed by thc Chairman , and responded to by Bro . Capt . Milburn . The Vice-Chairman proposed " The Past Masters of the Lion Lodge , " and Bro . R . VV . White , who responded , remarked that the lodge was about 100 years old , and its centenary celebration was therefore approaching .
ihe Chairman proposed " Ihe Officers of the Lion Lodge , " and Bro . Oliver responded . "All poor and distressed Masons , " given from the chair , elicited a practical and substantial response . "Absent Brethren" having been given by Bro . J . N . Lawson , in a neat speech , the Chairman proposed ' The
Visiting Brethren , " vvhich was which was suitably responded to by Bros . VV . C Dyson , P . M . 1611 j J . Holt , S . VV . 509 j C . H . Lloyd , 6 43 j IT . Hayes , jun ., Sunderland Lodge ; Rev . L . Powson , ancl R . Hamilton , 1040 . The remaining toasts were "The Ladies" and "The Host and Hostess . "
During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by a number of songs sung by Bros . J . Oliver , T . H . Trueman , J . T . Stewart , Dyson , Lloyd , George Elliott , G , Wright , J . N . Lawson , and H . Hayes , anda recitation vvas given by Bro . Z . Waite . The singing of " Old Lang Syne ' brought the festive gathering to a close .