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Craft Masonry.
-IT ^ l-aiir and . Ramsey , Stewards ; J . Wakley , Tyler ; E . Snell , R . Loveless , G . A . i Stevens , and G . Morrish . Visitors ; Bros . E . VV . Hellier , W . M . S 47 ; VV . T . Berry , u \ I SJ 7 - Rev . R . Swansborough , Chap . 11 S 1 ; J . Moass , P . M . 12 S 4 , P . P . G . S . («•} • A . Ridge , P . M . 1284 ; G . James . P . M . 1053 , P . P . G . D . C . Somerset ; F . W . Mltrheil S . VV . S 47 ; G . S . Russell , P . M . 1399 , P-P-G . Reg . Oxon ; VV . Bidford ,
S VV . 11 S 1 ; and T . follett , J . VV . 11 S 1 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of installation was performed by the W . M ., Bro . Southwood , assisted by Bro . Stevens , P . M . Th « W M ., Bro . Moass , then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Southwood , I . P . M . ; r Heal S . VV . ; E . Harvey , J . W . ; J . G . Pinney , P . M ., Treas . ; A . P . Reece , P . M ., cf : ¦ I S . Bucknole , S . D . ; H . lmber Parsons , J . D . ; J . Mackaig , I . G . j G . R . 5 f . * . ' , P M .. DC : T . N . Webber , P . M ., Org . ; T . Ramsev and E . Snell . Stwds . :
and J . Wakley , Tyler . On the proposition of Bro . Stevens , P . M ., a hearty vote of congratulation wai passed to Bro . Webber , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Davon and Dorset , on his having attained his Masonic jubilee on that day , he having been initiated in that lodge on January 14 'h , 1 S 46 . The Secretary reported that he was receiving very satisfactory replies to his circular soliciting donations from all lodges on behalf of their fate Secretary , Bro . Loveless . Many lodges had not , however , replied in any way , but he should receive either with remittance to
he had no doubt that an answer a or refusing help from each lodge in the course of time . " Hearty good wishes" having been received from Lodges Nos . S 47 , uSs , 1284 , ic-si , and 1399 , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the New Inn , where an excellent banquet was served up and a most enjoyable evening was spent , under the chairmanship of the W . M ., Bro . Some first-class music was provided by several of the members , and the proceedings closed with the Tyler ' s toast .
Zetland Lodge , No . 603 . The annual installation meeting of ( this Iodge was ' . held at the Masonic Hall , Cleckheaton , on Tuesday , the 14 th ult . After the lodge had been opened by Bro . Jas . dough , W . M ., the minutes of the election meeting held last month were duly confirmed , after which Bro . R . B . Hartley , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , was presented and duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the retiring Master in a highly satisfactory manner . * Bros . S . Mortimer , P . M ., and S . Halliday , P . M ., assisted in the ceremony by giving the customary addresses and presenting and explaining the working tools . The officers for the ^ .. rrent « pir were as follows : Bros . Jas . Clough , I . P . M . ; Hv . Waddineton . S . W .
Wm . Armitage , J . W . j S . Mortimer , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Halliday , P . M ., Chap , j H . A . Cadman , Sec ; F . Hirst , S . D . ; A . Thornton , J . D . ; H . E . Hodgson , D . C ; J . Birkenhead , I . G . ; J . Thompson , Org . ; R . J . Bateman , J . Kershaw , G . Setlow , and J . Helmsley , Stwds . ; and W . A . Wadsworth , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel , the spontaneous gift of the brethren , was presented to Bro , " James Clough , I . P . M , in recognition of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of tha chair during
the past year , and was acknowledged in suitaoie terms by the retiring Master . An interesting feature of the meeting was the presence of Bro . George Parver , the senior P . M . and one of the few remaining founders of the lodge . A large number of visitors were present , including brethren from lodges at Bradford , Eccleshill , Hudderslield , and Dewsbury , as well as from the Province of East Lancashire . After labour a well-served banquet was done full justice to by the brethren ; the
usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured . Bros . S . H . Stocks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and H . Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . S . H . Stocks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., in proposing "The Visitors , " expressed the pleasure it had given the lodge to be honouied that evening with such a large number of
visiting brethren , some ' of whom had come from the neighbouring Province of East Lancashire j they were always proud to entertain guests . The toast was very cordially received by the brethren . Bros . H . S . Pearson , W . M . 750 , and J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec . 2321 , responded for the
visitors . Bros . Wm , Waddington , S . W ., and Wm . Armitage , J . W ., responded for "Thc Oflicers of the Lodge , " and Bro . VV . Sharp , P . M ., for " The Masonic Charities . " A very pleasant and musical evening was spent .
Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 . The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Devizes . The W . M . elect , Bro . Frank Mofatt , was installed by Bros . T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and the Rev . VV . Humphreys , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . The VV . M
appointed and invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . H . H . Baker , S . W . j W . J . Baldwin , J . W . j Rev . W . Humphreys , P . M ., Chap . ; Hancock , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., Sec . j J . Hunt , S . D . j S . W . Taylor , J . D . j J . A . Randell , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Bush , P . M ., Org . ; F . Rendell , I . G . j D . Owen and H . Ash , Stwds . ; and C R . Barnes , Tyler .
Among the visitors were Bros . W . C . Powning , P . M . 5 SO , P . P . J . G . W . ; D . Strachan , P . M . 102 O , P . G . D . C . Bengal ; and H . A . Gibbs , 5 S 6 " . The installation banquet was afterwards held at the Bear Hotel , and was well served by Bro . F . Reynolds , P . M .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge , held at Freemasons' HaU , Great Queen-street , VV . C , attracted a large attendance of brethren to the number of about 120 . During its existence this lodge has been do ' ng excellent Masonic work , the ritual being inva . iably well rendered , brotherly love and good feeling prevailing , and assistance being given to the Masonic Charities . With regard to the latter it has divided its favours equally between the three Institutions , the whole amount
given by the lodge amounting to over £ 300 . During the past year the lodge suffered a severe loss in the death of its W . M ., Bro . Bastow , and the working of the [ chair has ? 'nce then been carried on under the excellent guidance of Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., who installed Bro . C Davis as W . M . on the occasion under notice , and was afterwards presented with a gold bar , containing a diamond , which has been added to his Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his valuable services .
The members present included Bros . G . Ridout , I . P . M . ; C . Davis , S . W . j A . C . Doughty , J . W . j S . VVebb , P . M ., Treas . ( the founder and "father" of thelodge ); W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec . j H . T . Reed , P . M . j T . Owen , P . M . j C . Kempton , P . M ., n , V ? . Can . ' * ' -I * B * S * Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Edgar , P . M . ; 1 . Paul , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M . ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . S . Homewood , J . D . ; Rev . . 1 ; . H . Kose , P . M ., Chap . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; C . T . Wilkinson , I . G . ; and others , visitors : Bros . E . Croson , I . P . M . 127 ; R . Cook , W . M . 276 ; W . IT . Bale , P . M ., Ireas . S ; W . H . Dallimore , P . M ., Sec . 87 ; T . B . Tipton . J . D . 2 i ; o ; G . I . uirton
, . 372 ; W . B . Fendick , P . P . G . S . B . Bucks ; J . C . Leather , 2420 ; T . E . Biddlecombe , P . M . 1765 ; F . G . Soper , 19 S 7 ; T . S . Henson , W . M . . 995 ; J . Leach uirrett , VV . M . 2369 ; I . N . Kingwill , 2029 ; J . S . Marton , SG 4 ( South Africa ); J . H . Mfi ' ^ V - J * Wilkinson , J . D . 742 / ' * R . C Wilson , PTM . 76 C ; R . De Lacy , ' 700 ; L . Marriott , 1319 ; W . J . Rowe , P . M . 2021 ; J . H . Price , Prov . G . Treas . Ti /™™ - ' u * -A ; Fryer * ie 2-+ - A . H . Preece , 20 S 7 ; VV . E . Willby , P . M . 53 S ; J . Hemming W . M . 2398 ; R Shears , 2272 ; CLovan , D . C . 435 ; A . bchi ' verzh , r . ' \ * it s * M *» chm , S . W . 24 S 9 ; H . Machin , S . D . 231 ; IT . Luff , J . W . 24 G 0 ; V * £ . ™> 2 ° S 6 ; S . Raynor , S . W . uoi : H . Vorrer . 201 : I . Pevton . P . M . m \
' v .. jellery , J . VV . 214 S ; W . W . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 ; and others , tranwrr was ° Dene , d at an early hour , there being a heavy programme of work for weri r ? ' ° 5 ' i . . u % '• ' ¦ , confirmation of the minutes and other business , seven brethren ere raised to the Ihird Degree . The installation ceremony followed . Bro . Charles were In ! ' . 1 y f " ' - " ' * b ? B <* ° - G . Ridout , P . M . The following ollicers fvV S ivf p Bt w- ? . RidMit , I -P . M . ; A . C . Doughty , S . W . ; T . G . Doughty , FOll' li ? . ?«• J * H- Ross , P . M ., Chaolain : Samuel Webb . P . M .. Treas . : W
ton P M' n ? % / ' ' Homewood , S . D . ; C T . Wilkinson , J . D . ; C Kemp-Messr , r HI 1 , /* , ' , * , * * ' T * B * Russell , Steward ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . i » * F «»« nSWe W . M ^' ' J ' "' Payt ° " """ the " Un ^ > initiatcd where a ^ Te ^ t q ^ Uvai ' sived . " '" adJ 3 urnment made to P """**™ ' Tavern , hear % r ece ? ve < d ' ^ USUa * t 0 aSt list was Pr 0 ** e < - ded with - the l ° Ja < toasts being very
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Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in giving "The Health of the VV . M ., " said it was the privilege of the brother leaving the chair to propose the health of his successor . The task on the present occasion was a very agreeable one , having had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Davis for nearly 20 years , and were he asked to sum ti iris : tint brother ' s history during that time , he should sum it up in the one word —thoroughness . The VV . M . was a thorough man of business , a thorough man of the wirld , an *! last , bu ; not
least , a thorough Mason . Those qualifications could not fail to assist Bro . Davis and benefit the brethren in the bdge and at th ** festive board . Their W . M . had ably filled every oflice in the lodge , from Steward to S . W ., and had not only filled those office ? , b it adorned them . He ( the I . P . M . ) ventured to predict that undar the distinguished presence and genial smile of the present Worshipful Mister tha future of th ** Great Northern Lodge could not fail to ba one of success . He , therefore , asked the brethren to join with him in drinking the W . M ' s . good health .
Bro . Chas . Davis , W . M ., said that if he could reply in an equally eloquent minner to the remarks of the I . P . M . he should be proud indeed , but if ha ware to attempt to do so in the presence of such an enlighten ad body of brethren he might get a little out of his depth . As their W . M . he should endeavour to do the bast he could during his year , and hoped the lodge would increase in numbers and continue to enjoy its present reputation .
The Worshipful Master then proposed "The I . P . M ., " and slid h ; rejirded it as the toast of the evening as it was the redaction of the last two years in tha lodge as represented by the I . P . M . He could not help thinking tha toast was mingled with a little feeling of regret , remembering what happened during the pist year when they lost one-they so much respected . However , Providence had ordered the course of event * :, and the I . P . M . came in to fill the breach and hid done credit to the lodge and to himself . They all appreciated Bro . Ridout ' s services , and to accentuate that appreciation
they had thought it right to add a bar containing a diamond to his Past Master s jewel , in recognition of the conscientious and able manner in which he had performed his work . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in response , said it was dillicult for him to lind words adequately to express his thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast had been pioposed and received . He felt he had only done what any min placed in his position would have done . The cause that led to his occupying the chair for the second time
was indeed a sad one for all . He had performed the duties to the best of his ability , and to have merited their appreciation would have been ample reward . As their appreciation had taken the form it had , he felt he was unworthy of their gratituda . He could only say that if at any time he could help them his services were at their disposal . He again thanked them for the cordial reception of the toast , and for the support always accorded him in anything he had undertaken on bahalf of tha lodge .
Bro . G . Hubbard replied for " The Initiates , " and said it was with extrema pleasure he found himself on thc threshold of a new world . He came there not in the least
knowing what to expect , and certainly not expecting to mike a spaach . I' reem isonry had been for a long time a subject he had studied from an outside point of view . It had been his lot to study ancient buildings in every country in Europe , and ha wa ? struck in the work of England by certain mysterious marks on early Norman work and afterwards in early English work . He was surprised to find that again on other work in
Italy and on the pavement at Pompeii . What those marks were he did not know but believed they had some connection with this Brotherhood . It was marvellous that such a Brotherhood could hold together for centuries , and he hoped to remain a worthy member of the Order for many years . Bro . J . H . Payton also replied .
For " The Visitors" the following brethren responded—Bros . Leach Barrett , W . M . 2369 ; J . H . Price , Prov . G . Treas . Surrey ; W . E . Willby , P . M . 538 ; and T . E Biddlecombe , P . M . 1 7 G 5 . Bro . Rev . J . IT . Rose , P . M ., in response to the toast of "The Chaplain , " said he never doubted the good will and friendship of the members of that lodge , and it would be a bad thing indeed in his heart if there was a doubt about it . Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., replying for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said that as the humble individual who started tint bdge , without any assistance whatever
he was very proud of it and there was no reason whv he should not ba . He was sure that under the direction of the W . M . the Iodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Willby had said they were a family party and that was the secret of their success . There were no sections or parlies , and while they could keep it so they would continue to be successful . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , having responded , "The Officers" was duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . A . Kenningham , Org ., conducted the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Bros . L . Fryer , De Lacey , and others .
Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 . The installation meeting of the above lodge , hitherto held on the second Monday in January , but now altered to the third Wednesday , was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on the 15 th ult ., when a large number of members and visitors assembled to witness the installation of Bro . H . T . Meadows , S . W ., W . M . elect . Lodge was opened at 4 . 45 p . m ., Bro . A . Watts , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following : Bros . H . T . Meadows , S . W . j 1 . Hampson , J . W . j W . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund J .
Morgan , P . M ., Sec ; Pitt , acting S . D . ; G . Horwill , J . D . j C . M . Morris , I . G . j T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C . ; P . Leach and G . Hall , Stwds . j G . Bull , A . D . C ; W . L . Barker , acting Org . ; Clarke , Pummell , Gladwell , Presland , Davis , Pain , Foley , Divy , Speck , Truckell , M and , Mckenzie , Lee , Whitefield , Barnes , Farm : r , and Young , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . J . Spratling , P . P . G . Treas . Middx . ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W .
Derby , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; A . Purkis , W . M . S 79 ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . 742 ; C . J . Gro / e , P . M . and Sac . 742 ; R . Eidie , S . D . 74 ?; C H . Hilford , P . M . 1 G 07 ; W . F . Dirnell , P . M . 1 G 07 , and i > 79 ; W . L . Barker , J . W . 1 G 07 ; J . K . Pitt , P . M . 4 G 3 ; II . J . Lardncr , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; J . C . Peach , 192 ; W . M . Ward , 134 S ; R . Carey , 1441 ; R . Sarson , S . VV . 192 ; M . Wolf , 94 G ; E . Foley , 21 G 6 ; C . Kelly , 1772 ; E . Symonds , 147 j J . Whitewell , P . M . 554 ; W . L . Crow , P . M . IOGJ and E . Parsons , 1 G 27 .
The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed and thc accounts for thepast year , as audited , showing a substantial balance in hand , adopted , and other business transacted , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Carey , P . M ., Treas ., when Bro . Henry T . Meadows , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Duffield , P . M ., D . C , to receive the benefit of installation . The usuij obligation taken , and a Board of Installed Masters formed , Bro . Meadows was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the whole ceremony and addresses being rendered by Bro .
Carey , P . M ., in a masterly manner , eliciting hearty congratulations . The investiture oi officers followed , Bro . Meadows , VV . M ., appointing B . os . John Hampson , S . W . j F . P , Langford , J . W . ; VVm . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund j . Morgan , P . M ., Sac . ; G . Horwill , S . D . ; C . M . Morris , J . D . ; Percy Leach , I . G . ; T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C ; George Hall , A . D . C . ; Harry T . Spack and John McKenzie , Stwds . ; R . VV . Clarke , Org . j and Young , Tyler . The ballot for Messrs . 'Thomas Henry Talbot and Thomas Manley was then taken , and proving unanimous , those gentleman ware initiated into
the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry in a manner rell : c ! ing much credit on the newly-installed Master . On the W . M . announcing his intention to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the sum ot 10 guineas was uianimously voted on the W . M's . list . Before closing the lodge , the assembled brethren tendered " hearty good wishes " to the W . M ., and letters of regret at their inability to be present werc received from Bros . C . VV . Kent , P . M . ; J . Penney , P . M . ; W . F . Packer , P . M . ; W . T . Johns , P . M . ; and others .
An adjournment was then made to the banqueting table , Bro . James Pearce catering in his usually excellent style . The toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having baen honoured , The I . P . M ., Bro . Watts , submitted " The Worshipful Master , " and in kindly terms referred to the long connection of Bro . Meadows with thc lodge , his efficiency in filling all the ofiices entrusted to him , his services to the lodge of instru : tion and affiliated charitable institutions , and his desire at all times to promote the prosperity of the lodge .
Bro . Meadows , W . M ., who was heartily recaivaJ , in rfspins ; , thinkei tha brethren Ior his election to the chair of the lodge—in honour which ha should highly prize . Relying upon the co-operation of the Past Misters and brethren , he promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the bast traditions of the Leopold Lodge . In submitting the toast of "The I . P . M ., " the W . M . referred to the plaasint year
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-IT ^ l-aiir and . Ramsey , Stewards ; J . Wakley , Tyler ; E . Snell , R . Loveless , G . A . i Stevens , and G . Morrish . Visitors ; Bros . E . VV . Hellier , W . M . S 47 ; VV . T . Berry , u \ I SJ 7 - Rev . R . Swansborough , Chap . 11 S 1 ; J . Moass , P . M . 12 S 4 , P . P . G . S . («•} • A . Ridge , P . M . 1284 ; G . James . P . M . 1053 , P . P . G . D . C . Somerset ; F . W . Mltrheil S . VV . S 47 ; G . S . Russell , P . M . 1399 , P-P-G . Reg . Oxon ; VV . Bidford ,
S VV . 11 S 1 ; and T . follett , J . VV . 11 S 1 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of installation was performed by the W . M ., Bro . Southwood , assisted by Bro . Stevens , P . M . Th « W M ., Bro . Moass , then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Southwood , I . P . M . ; r Heal S . VV . ; E . Harvey , J . W . ; J . G . Pinney , P . M ., Treas . ; A . P . Reece , P . M ., cf : ¦ I S . Bucknole , S . D . ; H . lmber Parsons , J . D . ; J . Mackaig , I . G . j G . R . 5 f . * . ' , P M .. DC : T . N . Webber , P . M ., Org . ; T . Ramsev and E . Snell . Stwds . :
and J . Wakley , Tyler . On the proposition of Bro . Stevens , P . M ., a hearty vote of congratulation wai passed to Bro . Webber , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Davon and Dorset , on his having attained his Masonic jubilee on that day , he having been initiated in that lodge on January 14 'h , 1 S 46 . The Secretary reported that he was receiving very satisfactory replies to his circular soliciting donations from all lodges on behalf of their fate Secretary , Bro . Loveless . Many lodges had not , however , replied in any way , but he should receive either with remittance to
he had no doubt that an answer a or refusing help from each lodge in the course of time . " Hearty good wishes" having been received from Lodges Nos . S 47 , uSs , 1284 , ic-si , and 1399 , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the New Inn , where an excellent banquet was served up and a most enjoyable evening was spent , under the chairmanship of the W . M ., Bro . Some first-class music was provided by several of the members , and the proceedings closed with the Tyler ' s toast .
Zetland Lodge , No . 603 . The annual installation meeting of ( this Iodge was ' . held at the Masonic Hall , Cleckheaton , on Tuesday , the 14 th ult . After the lodge had been opened by Bro . Jas . dough , W . M ., the minutes of the election meeting held last month were duly confirmed , after which Bro . R . B . Hartley , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , was presented and duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the retiring Master in a highly satisfactory manner . * Bros . S . Mortimer , P . M ., and S . Halliday , P . M ., assisted in the ceremony by giving the customary addresses and presenting and explaining the working tools . The officers for the ^ .. rrent « pir were as follows : Bros . Jas . Clough , I . P . M . ; Hv . Waddineton . S . W .
Wm . Armitage , J . W . j S . Mortimer , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Halliday , P . M ., Chap , j H . A . Cadman , Sec ; F . Hirst , S . D . ; A . Thornton , J . D . ; H . E . Hodgson , D . C ; J . Birkenhead , I . G . ; J . Thompson , Org . ; R . J . Bateman , J . Kershaw , G . Setlow , and J . Helmsley , Stwds . ; and W . A . Wadsworth , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel , the spontaneous gift of the brethren , was presented to Bro , " James Clough , I . P . M , in recognition of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of tha chair during
the past year , and was acknowledged in suitaoie terms by the retiring Master . An interesting feature of the meeting was the presence of Bro . George Parver , the senior P . M . and one of the few remaining founders of the lodge . A large number of visitors were present , including brethren from lodges at Bradford , Eccleshill , Hudderslield , and Dewsbury , as well as from the Province of East Lancashire . After labour a well-served banquet was done full justice to by the brethren ; the
usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured . Bros . S . H . Stocks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and H . Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . S . H . Stocks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., in proposing "The Visitors , " expressed the pleasure it had given the lodge to be honouied that evening with such a large number of
visiting brethren , some ' of whom had come from the neighbouring Province of East Lancashire j they were always proud to entertain guests . The toast was very cordially received by the brethren . Bros . H . S . Pearson , W . M . 750 , and J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec . 2321 , responded for the
visitors . Bros . Wm , Waddington , S . W ., and Wm . Armitage , J . W ., responded for "Thc Oflicers of the Lodge , " and Bro . VV . Sharp , P . M ., for " The Masonic Charities . " A very pleasant and musical evening was spent .
Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 . The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Devizes . The W . M . elect , Bro . Frank Mofatt , was installed by Bros . T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and the Rev . VV . Humphreys , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . The VV . M
appointed and invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . H . H . Baker , S . W . j W . J . Baldwin , J . W . j Rev . W . Humphreys , P . M ., Chap . ; Hancock , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., Sec . j J . Hunt , S . D . j S . W . Taylor , J . D . j J . A . Randell , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Bush , P . M ., Org . ; F . Rendell , I . G . j D . Owen and H . Ash , Stwds . ; and C R . Barnes , Tyler .
Among the visitors were Bros . W . C . Powning , P . M . 5 SO , P . P . J . G . W . ; D . Strachan , P . M . 102 O , P . G . D . C . Bengal ; and H . A . Gibbs , 5 S 6 " . The installation banquet was afterwards held at the Bear Hotel , and was well served by Bro . F . Reynolds , P . M .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge , held at Freemasons' HaU , Great Queen-street , VV . C , attracted a large attendance of brethren to the number of about 120 . During its existence this lodge has been do ' ng excellent Masonic work , the ritual being inva . iably well rendered , brotherly love and good feeling prevailing , and assistance being given to the Masonic Charities . With regard to the latter it has divided its favours equally between the three Institutions , the whole amount
given by the lodge amounting to over £ 300 . During the past year the lodge suffered a severe loss in the death of its W . M ., Bro . Bastow , and the working of the [ chair has ? 'nce then been carried on under the excellent guidance of Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., who installed Bro . C Davis as W . M . on the occasion under notice , and was afterwards presented with a gold bar , containing a diamond , which has been added to his Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his valuable services .
The members present included Bros . G . Ridout , I . P . M . ; C . Davis , S . W . j A . C . Doughty , J . W . j S . VVebb , P . M ., Treas . ( the founder and "father" of thelodge ); W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec . j H . T . Reed , P . M . j T . Owen , P . M . j C . Kempton , P . M ., n , V ? . Can . ' * ' -I * B * S * Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Edgar , P . M . ; 1 . Paul , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M . ; T . G . Doughty , S . D . ; E . S . Homewood , J . D . ; Rev . . 1 ; . H . Kose , P . M ., Chap . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; C . T . Wilkinson , I . G . ; and others , visitors : Bros . E . Croson , I . P . M . 127 ; R . Cook , W . M . 276 ; W . IT . Bale , P . M ., Ireas . S ; W . H . Dallimore , P . M ., Sec . 87 ; T . B . Tipton . J . D . 2 i ; o ; G . I . uirton
, . 372 ; W . B . Fendick , P . P . G . S . B . Bucks ; J . C . Leather , 2420 ; T . E . Biddlecombe , P . M . 1765 ; F . G . Soper , 19 S 7 ; T . S . Henson , W . M . . 995 ; J . Leach uirrett , VV . M . 2369 ; I . N . Kingwill , 2029 ; J . S . Marton , SG 4 ( South Africa ); J . H . Mfi ' ^ V - J * Wilkinson , J . D . 742 / ' * R . C Wilson , PTM . 76 C ; R . De Lacy , ' 700 ; L . Marriott , 1319 ; W . J . Rowe , P . M . 2021 ; J . H . Price , Prov . G . Treas . Ti /™™ - ' u * -A ; Fryer * ie 2-+ - A . H . Preece , 20 S 7 ; VV . E . Willby , P . M . 53 S ; J . Hemming W . M . 2398 ; R Shears , 2272 ; CLovan , D . C . 435 ; A . bchi ' verzh , r . ' \ * it s * M *» chm , S . W . 24 S 9 ; H . Machin , S . D . 231 ; IT . Luff , J . W . 24 G 0 ; V * £ . ™> 2 ° S 6 ; S . Raynor , S . W . uoi : H . Vorrer . 201 : I . Pevton . P . M . m \
' v .. jellery , J . VV . 214 S ; W . W . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 ; and others , tranwrr was ° Dene , d at an early hour , there being a heavy programme of work for weri r ? ' ° 5 ' i . . u % '• ' ¦ , confirmation of the minutes and other business , seven brethren ere raised to the Ihird Degree . The installation ceremony followed . Bro . Charles were In ! ' . 1 y f " ' - " ' * b ? B <* ° - G . Ridout , P . M . The following ollicers fvV S ivf p Bt w- ? . RidMit , I -P . M . ; A . C . Doughty , S . W . ; T . G . Doughty , FOll' li ? . ?«• J * H- Ross , P . M ., Chaolain : Samuel Webb . P . M .. Treas . : W
ton P M' n ? % / ' ' Homewood , S . D . ; C T . Wilkinson , J . D . ; C Kemp-Messr , r HI 1 , /* , ' , * , * * ' T * B * Russell , Steward ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . i » * F «»« nSWe W . M ^' ' J ' "' Payt ° " """ the " Un ^ > initiatcd where a ^ Te ^ t q ^ Uvai ' sived . " '" adJ 3 urnment made to P """**™ ' Tavern , hear % r ece ? ve < d ' ^ USUa * t 0 aSt list was Pr 0 ** e < - ded with - the l ° Ja < toasts being very
Craft Masonry.
Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in giving "The Health of the VV . M ., " said it was the privilege of the brother leaving the chair to propose the health of his successor . The task on the present occasion was a very agreeable one , having had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Davis for nearly 20 years , and were he asked to sum ti iris : tint brother ' s history during that time , he should sum it up in the one word —thoroughness . The VV . M . was a thorough man of business , a thorough man of the wirld , an *! last , bu ; not
least , a thorough Mason . Those qualifications could not fail to assist Bro . Davis and benefit the brethren in the bdge and at th ** festive board . Their W . M . had ably filled every oflice in the lodge , from Steward to S . W ., and had not only filled those office ? , b it adorned them . He ( the I . P . M . ) ventured to predict that undar the distinguished presence and genial smile of the present Worshipful Mister tha future of th ** Great Northern Lodge could not fail to ba one of success . He , therefore , asked the brethren to join with him in drinking the W . M ' s . good health .
Bro . Chas . Davis , W . M ., said that if he could reply in an equally eloquent minner to the remarks of the I . P . M . he should be proud indeed , but if ha ware to attempt to do so in the presence of such an enlighten ad body of brethren he might get a little out of his depth . As their W . M . he should endeavour to do the bast he could during his year , and hoped the lodge would increase in numbers and continue to enjoy its present reputation .
The Worshipful Master then proposed "The I . P . M ., " and slid h ; rejirded it as the toast of the evening as it was the redaction of the last two years in tha lodge as represented by the I . P . M . He could not help thinking tha toast was mingled with a little feeling of regret , remembering what happened during the pist year when they lost one-they so much respected . However , Providence had ordered the course of event * :, and the I . P . M . came in to fill the breach and hid done credit to the lodge and to himself . They all appreciated Bro . Ridout ' s services , and to accentuate that appreciation
they had thought it right to add a bar containing a diamond to his Past Master s jewel , in recognition of the conscientious and able manner in which he had performed his work . Bro . G . Ridout , I . P . M ., in response , said it was dillicult for him to lind words adequately to express his thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast had been pioposed and received . He felt he had only done what any min placed in his position would have done . The cause that led to his occupying the chair for the second time
was indeed a sad one for all . He had performed the duties to the best of his ability , and to have merited their appreciation would have been ample reward . As their appreciation had taken the form it had , he felt he was unworthy of their gratituda . He could only say that if at any time he could help them his services were at their disposal . He again thanked them for the cordial reception of the toast , and for the support always accorded him in anything he had undertaken on bahalf of tha lodge .
Bro . G . Hubbard replied for " The Initiates , " and said it was with extrema pleasure he found himself on thc threshold of a new world . He came there not in the least
knowing what to expect , and certainly not expecting to mike a spaach . I' reem isonry had been for a long time a subject he had studied from an outside point of view . It had been his lot to study ancient buildings in every country in Europe , and ha wa ? struck in the work of England by certain mysterious marks on early Norman work and afterwards in early English work . He was surprised to find that again on other work in
Italy and on the pavement at Pompeii . What those marks were he did not know but believed they had some connection with this Brotherhood . It was marvellous that such a Brotherhood could hold together for centuries , and he hoped to remain a worthy member of the Order for many years . Bro . J . H . Payton also replied .
For " The Visitors" the following brethren responded—Bros . Leach Barrett , W . M . 2369 ; J . H . Price , Prov . G . Treas . Surrey ; W . E . Willby , P . M . 538 ; and T . E Biddlecombe , P . M . 1 7 G 5 . Bro . Rev . J . IT . Rose , P . M ., in response to the toast of "The Chaplain , " said he never doubted the good will and friendship of the members of that lodge , and it would be a bad thing indeed in his heart if there was a doubt about it . Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., replying for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said that as the humble individual who started tint bdge , without any assistance whatever
he was very proud of it and there was no reason whv he should not ba . He was sure that under the direction of the W . M . the Iodge would go on and prosper . Bro . Willby had said they were a family party and that was the secret of their success . There were no sections or parlies , and while they could keep it so they would continue to be successful . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , having responded , "The Officers" was duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . A . Kenningham , Org ., conducted the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Bros . L . Fryer , De Lacey , and others .
Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 . The installation meeting of the above lodge , hitherto held on the second Monday in January , but now altered to the third Wednesday , was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on the 15 th ult ., when a large number of members and visitors assembled to witness the installation of Bro . H . T . Meadows , S . W ., W . M . elect . Lodge was opened at 4 . 45 p . m ., Bro . A . Watts , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following : Bros . H . T . Meadows , S . W . j 1 . Hampson , J . W . j W . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund J .
Morgan , P . M ., Sec ; Pitt , acting S . D . ; G . Horwill , J . D . j C . M . Morris , I . G . j T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C . ; P . Leach and G . Hall , Stwds . j G . Bull , A . D . C ; W . L . Barker , acting Org . ; Clarke , Pummell , Gladwell , Presland , Davis , Pain , Foley , Divy , Speck , Truckell , M and , Mckenzie , Lee , Whitefield , Barnes , Farm : r , and Young , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . J . Spratling , P . P . G . Treas . Middx . ; J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W .
Derby , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; A . Purkis , W . M . S 79 ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . 742 ; C . J . Gro / e , P . M . and Sac . 742 ; R . Eidie , S . D . 74 ?; C H . Hilford , P . M . 1 G 07 ; W . F . Dirnell , P . M . 1 G 07 , and i > 79 ; W . L . Barker , J . W . 1 G 07 ; J . K . Pitt , P . M . 4 G 3 ; II . J . Lardncr , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; J . C . Peach , 192 ; W . M . Ward , 134 S ; R . Carey , 1441 ; R . Sarson , S . VV . 192 ; M . Wolf , 94 G ; E . Foley , 21 G 6 ; C . Kelly , 1772 ; E . Symonds , 147 j J . Whitewell , P . M . 554 ; W . L . Crow , P . M . IOGJ and E . Parsons , 1 G 27 .
The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed and thc accounts for thepast year , as audited , showing a substantial balance in hand , adopted , and other business transacted , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Carey , P . M ., Treas ., when Bro . Henry T . Meadows , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Duffield , P . M ., D . C , to receive the benefit of installation . The usuij obligation taken , and a Board of Installed Masters formed , Bro . Meadows was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the whole ceremony and addresses being rendered by Bro .
Carey , P . M ., in a masterly manner , eliciting hearty congratulations . The investiture oi officers followed , Bro . Meadows , VV . M ., appointing B . os . John Hampson , S . W . j F . P , Langford , J . W . ; VVm . Carey , P . M ., Treas . ; Edmund j . Morgan , P . M ., Sac . ; G . Horwill , S . D . ; C . M . Morris , J . D . ; Percy Leach , I . G . ; T . Duffield , P . M ., D . C ; George Hall , A . D . C . ; Harry T . Spack and John McKenzie , Stwds . ; R . VV . Clarke , Org . j and Young , Tyler . The ballot for Messrs . 'Thomas Henry Talbot and Thomas Manley was then taken , and proving unanimous , those gentleman ware initiated into
the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry in a manner rell : c ! ing much credit on the newly-installed Master . On the W . M . announcing his intention to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the sum ot 10 guineas was uianimously voted on the W . M's . list . Before closing the lodge , the assembled brethren tendered " hearty good wishes " to the W . M ., and letters of regret at their inability to be present werc received from Bros . C . VV . Kent , P . M . ; J . Penney , P . M . ; W . F . Packer , P . M . ; W . T . Johns , P . M . ; and others .
An adjournment was then made to the banqueting table , Bro . James Pearce catering in his usually excellent style . The toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having baen honoured , The I . P . M ., Bro . Watts , submitted " The Worshipful Master , " and in kindly terms referred to the long connection of Bro . Meadows with thc lodge , his efficiency in filling all the ofiices entrusted to him , his services to the lodge of instru : tion and affiliated charitable institutions , and his desire at all times to promote the prosperity of the lodge .
Bro . Meadows , W . M ., who was heartily recaivaJ , in rfspins ; , thinkei tha brethren Ior his election to the chair of the lodge—in honour which ha should highly prize . Relying upon the co-operation of the Past Misters and brethren , he promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the bast traditions of the Leopold Lodge . In submitting the toast of "The I . P . M ., " the W . M . referred to the plaasint year