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Past Masters and visitors . At the conclusion of thc banquet the W . Alaster gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were all duly responded to , the toast of " 'The Oueen " being followed liy the "National Anthem . " the vocalists being Bros . Hallam , jun ., Claton , and Evans . Bro . Wright , P . G . P ., returned thanks for the "Grand Officers . " Bro . Shepherd , I . P . M ., rose and said that the
brethren were no doubt aware for what purpose he had obtained possession of the gavel , which was to propose "Thc Health of Bro . Hallam , the Worshipful Master , " whom he had the pleasure of installing into the chair . He knew what the W . Master could do , and he felt sure that he would perform his duties to their entire satisfaction . It was , therefore , with great pleasure that he proposed his
health . The toast vvas enthusiastically responded to , followed by a song by Bro . Hallam , jun . The W . M . briefly returned thinks for thc very kind manner in which his health had * . bcen drunk , and would endeavour to deserve the honour that had heen conferred upon him . 'The W . Alaster next proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master and Installing Master , Bro . Shepherd , " which vvas
cordially drunk , succeeded by a glee by the professional singers . Bro . Shepherd thanked the W . Alaster for the very kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for the cordial way in which they had responded to it . If he had done anything to merit their satisfaction , he felt highly complimented . The jewel which they had presented to him that evening he was very proud of ,
and the recollection of it would ever live in his memory , as it would remind him of the time when the brethren elected him as W . Alaster of their lodge ; and their kindness that night proved to him that they appreciated what he had tried to do . He had received a great deal of assistance from the brethren of the lodge , and had it not been for thc information he obtained from Bro . Musto , he should never
have arrived at his jiroud position of W . Alaster . He always found Bro . . Musto willing , no matter at what time of day any brother might go to him , to lay down his jien and give him instruction . In conclusion he begged to thank them all for the very kind manner in which they had received the toast of his health . The W . Master said the next toast was "The Past Alasters of the Lodge , " and
with it he would couple the name of Bro . Alusto , P . AL and Treasurer . Bro . Musto returned thanks for having his name associated with the toast of the Past Alasters of the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for the warm manner in which they had responded to it . As a Past Alaster of the lodge be had endeavoured to do his duty , and he would continue to do so to the Craft in general , and particularly to the brethren of this lodge . Bro . Hogg , P . AL , also rcftirned
thanks . The W . . Master next gave "The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . II . Thompson , who congratulated Bro . Hallam in having attained the high position of W . Alaster , and felt assured from the diligence he had shown in attending lodges of instruction he would discharge his duties to their entire satisfaction . Bro . Barnes and several othervisitors also returned thanks . The Tyler's toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a close .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Regent Alasonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present : Bros . Benj . Turner , W . AL ; J . E . Shand , S . W . ; ] . Hutchinson , J . W . ; B . 11 . Swallow , I ' . M ., Treas . ; E . J . " Scott , P . M ., Sec ; ( . Waugh , S . D . ; Hammond , as J . D . ; Pratt , I . G . ; J . Handcock , W . M .
1 GS 7 , Stcvvd . ; Potter , lyler ; 11 . Bonham , J . C . Ward , Smith , Day , Ince , Blackford , and others . Visitors : Bros , Seymour Smith , 742 ; W . Blackford , 55 ; J . Johnson , jun ., 55 ; AL Crook , 1 ( 11 4 ; J . S ' lcrstonc * , )'" . Tabernacle , 128 $ ; and others . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Mr . P . TL
Culverthorpe O'Farrell was duly and impressively initiated into the Order . Bro . F . Cox , having answered the questions , was passed to the Degree of F . C . Bros . Stevens , Wenn . Line , Cloots , and May , having proved proficiency , were raised t » the 'Third Degree . 'The resignation of Bros . Arnold nnd Docker ( W . AL elect of 1 ^ 87 ) vvas received with regret . Bro . P . M . Holden , P . M ., requested to be
placed upon the country list , which vvas agreed to . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , about forty-five in number , dined at the Cafe Royale , in Bro . Nicol's usual good fashion . The W . AL then submitted the customary toasts , which were well received , and some music and singing interspersed brought the evening to a close , the brethren separating at a late hour .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held 011 Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at Commercial Hote ) , 'Town Hall-square . There were present Bros Henry Stead , W . M . ; 'Thos . Whitaker , as S . W . ; Jabez Boothroyd , J . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., 'Treas . ; 'Thos . Mitchell , Sec . ; John Ishcrwood , as S . D . ; Edwin . Melrose . J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . Prov . CO .,
D . C ; A . Cosgrave , Steward ; and P . Staton , Org . Visitors : Bros . Ellis Jones , St . David's Lodge , Manchester , and J . T . Hooper , P . Prov . G . Treas . 'The lodge was opened at half-past six o ' clock . The ballot vvas taken for Mr . J . Toyfc EUiston , and , having been approved of , he vvas initiated by Bro . N . Nicholson , P . AL ,
the charge to the candidate being given by Bvo . G . P . Brockbank , senior Past Master . The usual routine business having been transacted , the W . M . requested attendance of the brethren at a meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of East Lancashire at Oldham , on the 5 th Alay , and the lodge was then closed .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of the above lodge took place at the Alasonic Half , William-street , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., and was presided over hythe W . AL , Bro . John Warren . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , " of the S . W ., Bro . Wilkins , the chairs of S . W . and J . W . were filled by Bros . E . B . Hobson , J . W ., and G . Beaver , S . D . ; the following officers doing duly . 1 slep in advance of their regular
offices- Bros . J . 11 . Roberts , as S . I ) . ; and T . Ovcndcn , as J . D . 'The Past Masters present were Bros . A . Woudley , I . P . AL ; T . Butt , 'Treas . ; and C . Norman , Sec . 'The visitors were Bros . W . Weston , P . AL 153 O ; T . Hollyinan , S . I ) . 153 G ; W . Robinson , ijSS ; T . 'Thompson , 1597 ; T . Ilassell , 13 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge 'having been opened in due form , nnd ( he minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . Priest , and was declared to be unanimous . The
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candidate not being present , Bvo . Hvscock was passed t ° the Second Degree ' and Bro . Day was raised to the Degree of a M . M . The ceremonies were , as usual at this lotlge , well and ably performed . The W . AL then announced that he had been able to obtain a very handsome sum from the Lodge of Benevolence for the daug hter of a late brother of the lodgeand thenwith " Hearty good wishes , " the
, , lodge was closed . 'The brethren then partook of a simple yet elegantly served repast , prepared by Bro . R . Beaver , and then returned to the lodge room , where the hospitality of the lotlge soon made every one feel at home , the genial manner of the W . AL and his oflicers having that happy effect upon both members and visitors , the latter especially . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts had been honoured
P . M . Woodley rose to propose the toast of " The W . AL " He said he must admit he felt jealous at the way in which the W . AL did his work . He had some sort of an idea that when he became I . P . M . he should have a very important duty to fulfil , but he found that the position he held vvas merely a sinecure . Thc W . AL left him nothing to do , and did " his work so well that he needed neither
instruction nor guidance from him . However , when he took into consideration the fact that both the W . AL and himself were only following in the footsteps of their predecessors he did not knovv " that he had much to grumble about , and knowing that they all held thc W . AL in the esteem that he so " richly deserved , he asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in reply ,
thanked them for the spontaneous and hearty recejition the toast had during his year of office always received at the hands of both the brethren and visitors of and to the lodge . It was gratifying to him , inasmuch as it showed him that he had fulfilled their expectations , and , while he felt the responsibilities of the oflicc , yet it was a pleasure to work in such a lodge , and with
such able officers as he had around him . Thc oflice of S . W . had been filled , and the whole of the officers had taken a step upwards , so far as the duties of the lodge were concerned , that night , through the absence of Bro . Wilkins , who , he trusted , would soon be with them again ; and any Alaster mig ht be proud of having officers who were fit , as his oflicers had been that night , for any emergencies ,
and while lie had such officers , and vvas supported so generously by the brethren , he felt that no effort should or would bc wanting to carry to a successful close thc distinguished position they had jilaced him in as W . AL of the lodge . Bro . Weston replied for " The Visitors , " and Bro . Woodley for " 'The Past Masters , " and , after the officers had been complimented and Bro . Hobson had replied , the brethren separated .
WISBECH . —United Good Fellowship Lodge ( N 0 . S 09 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge washeld on the 22 nd ult ., at the Rose and Crown Hotel , at four p . m . Present : Bro . 'Thus . Squire , W . M . ; R . A . Douglas-I . ithgow , S . W . ; Bray , J . W . ; W . H . Exley , Treasurer ; Ellis ' , S . D . ; Parker J . I ) . ; Thacker , Organist : Holmes , Tyler ; Canick , l . P . ' M . ; Pattrick , P . M ' . ; Collins , P . AL ;
Leach , P . AL ; Rev . W . E . Browne , P . Prov . G . Chaplain ; Tidman , Hudson , Louth , Rae , Hampson , Peck , Berry , Thorns , Burling , Charles Abbott , Wright , Whitehead , and others . 'The following visitors were also present : Bros . C . W . Alorriss , P . AL 107 ; Curtis , W . M . 685 - ; Hiscox , Giftard , ancl W . Abbott , 085 . The lodge having been opened in thc First Degree , Bro .
James D . Collins , P . AL , P . Prov . ( .,. Reg . took the chair , and at the request of the W . AL initiated Air . James Yates into Freemasonry . 'The candidate having retired , the chair was taken by Bro , George Carrick , P . AL , P . Prov . S . G . Warden , and the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Uro . Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow was regularly installed into thc chair of K . S . according to
ancient custom . 'The W . AL then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Bray , S . W . ; C . R . Ellis , ' . \ V .-, Uev . W . K . Browne , Chap . ; W . IL Kxiey , Treas . ; L . Hampson , Sec ; Charles Parker , S . D . ; J . L . Rae , J . D . ; A . J . Burling , Organist ; W . Welchman , I . C ; and J . N . ifolmes , 'T yler . On thc proposition of Bro . Hudson , seconded by Bro . Pattrick , P . AL , a hearty vote ol
thanks was accorded to Bro . Carrick for the impressive and finished manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . 'The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to nn excellent banquet , presided over by the W . M ., after vvhich the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by some excellent singing from several of the brethren .
WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . S 72 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the tqth tilt ., Bro . 1 '" . Hodgson , W . AL , in the chair , supported 1 )} ' the following oflicers and Past Masters : Bros . William Gill , P . AL ; 'Thomas Atkinson , P . AL ; W . B . Cowman , P . M . ; J . S . Braithwaite , S . W . ; Geo . Dalrympli ' , | . W . ; Robt . Twcntvman , Sec ; Geo . Smith ,
S . D . ; J . AlcGill , J . D . : Jas . Cooper , Org . ; Janies Salisbury , Tyler : Samuel Blenkhorn and James AlcGowan , Stewards ; Thomas Ellvvood , Joseph Ray , A . McGill , Joseph . Moore , John Nixon , Win . Spownrt , Thomas Glessall , John Spedding . and J . Sewell . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Baxter , W . AL Kenlis Lodge ; Egremont , 12 ( 17 ; and Janie . - Black .
'The business before the lodge vvas to ballot for Mr . II . Burns , which proved unanimous , and he being in attendance , was duly initiated into the brotherhood . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . John Spedding proving his proficiency therein , was entrusted , and retired . When the lodge vvas opened in the 'Third Degree Bro . Cowman assumed the chair , and Bro . Spedding vvas then ,
in a most impressive manner , raised to the Sublime Degree of a Alaster . Mason . The lodge was ( hen resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . 'Thus . Atkinson , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , presented to Ihe lodgea very handsome portrait , in full Masonic dress , of our R . W . Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , also a very line steel engraving of Lady Aidworth . A vote of thanks was then proposed by Bro .
Cowman , anil seconded by Bro . Gill , to Hro . Atkinson for the same , and , on being submitted to Ihe lodge by the W . AL , met with hearty ajiplause . " I li-ai ty good wishes "having been expressed by the visitors , the lotlge was i-lused in form and good harmony , when the brethren adjourned for one hour , which was spent in a very agreeable way . 'The'T yk-r ' s toasl concluded the proceedings at 10 . 30 . SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held on
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'Thursday , thc 22 nd ult ., at thc Terminus Hotel . There were present Bros . Dr . G . F . Jones , W . AL ; G . Berry , S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , J . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . AL ifio , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . AL , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . A . Wardell , P . AL and P . Z ., Prov . A . G . D . C , Sec ; W . D . Alerritt , S . D . ; F . D . Grayson , J . D . ; W . G . Brighten , P . M . and P . Z ., I . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C . ) , I . P . M . ; A . Lucking , P . AL and P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . ;
( . Reeve , P . AL 160 ; T . Dickson , H . Beecher , W . Waterhouse , N . Millar , C Pooley , E . F . Collins , and A . Alartin , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . Phillips , P . AL After the usual preliminaries , the ballot was taken for Air . G . L . Wood , and this being unanimous in his favour , he was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the First
Degree , thc ceremony being well rendered by the W . AL , who afterwards delivered thc charge to the candidate . Bro . J . C . Johnstone , I . P . AL , then in a very able manner gave the Lecture on the First Tracing Board , The lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Callender Lodge ( No . 1052 ) . —The installation meeting and St . John's Festival in connection with this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on 'Tuesday , thc 20 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . Arthur Hines , W . AL ; Saml . Warburton , S . W . ; Thus . Fallows , J . W . ; Alfred B . Outram , Sec ; Robt . Ed . Johnson , 'Treas . ; R . Walker , I . G . ; J . Sly , 'T yler ; Saml . " Davies-, P . AL ; D . Edwards ,
P . M . ; Jno . Craig , D . W . Gewm , W . S . 1 layworth , II . J . AlcBurney , and T . Wrigley . Visitors : Bros . Rev . Dr . J . AL Cranswicke , 099 , P . P . G . Chap . E . L . ; Robt . Duke , P . M . 1235 , 1 O 85 ; Win . Parker , P . M . 993 ; T . J . Warburton , 342 ; Elias Nathan , W . AL 179 S ; P . Mc Lachlan , W . M . 1375 ; Jos . Downer ; W . C Headland , W . AL 2 S 9 ; W . T . Norton , P . AL 1161 ; John Hinchliffe , 1101 ; S . P . Bidder , P . AL 11 G 1 ; G . AL
Lofthouse , P . AL , P . Z . 1004 ; J . as . Gardner , 350 ; J . Tl . Greenwood , 163 ; AL Guggett , 1211 ; and R . R . Liscnden , 317 ( Fi-ecmasnn ) . The lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Air . John Jadrell was next initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . AL Thc lodge was afterwards raised to the Second Degree , and the W . AL
elect ( Bro . Samuel Warburton ) presented by Bro . Samuel Davies , P . AL , to the Installing Alaster ( Bro . Arthur Hines ) , the W . AL After the usual formalities Bro . Samuel Warburton vvas duly inducted into the chair of K . S . by the Installing . Master , who performed the ceremony in the most creditable manner . When the M . M . 'shad been re-admitted , andsaluted their new W . M ., Bro . Warburton proceeded to invest his oflicers as follows : Bros . Thos . Fallows , S . W . ;
Wm . Duncan , J . W . ( by deputy ); the other oflicers being invested by S . P . Bidder , P . AL ; R . E . Johnson , Treas . ; Alfred B . Outram , Sec . ( by deputy ) ; J . H . Montgomery , D . of C . ; Jno . Craig , Org . ; George Pescott , S . D . ; Robt . White , J . D . ( by deputy "); Roger ' Walker , I . G . ; J . Sly , 'Tyler ; Seth Wrigley , and TL j . AlcBurney , Stewards ( by deputy ) . The Installing Alaster next delivered the addresses to the Worshipful Alaster , Wardens , and brethren , the
ceremony being concluded by a prayer from the Rev . Rev . J . AL Cranswicke . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by Ihe visiting brethren , and the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 45 . The St . John's Festival was afterwards celebrated by a banquet in the spacious room usually appropriated for such purposes . A choice and selected menu vvas served , superintended by Bro . Phillips , the well-known manager at this hall . At dessert
the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to . In proposing "The Memory of the late W . Romaine Callender , D . P . G . M . E . L ., " Bro . R . E . Johnson , P . AL , said he did so with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret — pleasure in recalling the many excellent qualities and kindly disposition of their deeply-lamented Bro . Callender , and regret that he vvas no longer in their midst . All Lancashire Alasons
knew full well the great and almost irreparable loss the Craft had sustained in the death of their revered and much loved brother . Every charity had suffered by his death , for he vvas ever ready with his purse to help the poor and needy , the sick and distressed . Bro . Johnson concluded by asking them all to drink in silence this toast , which vvas done , and Bro . S . Bidder afterwards led off silent honours , llro . Arthur I lines , I . P . AL , in proposing the
toast of the evening , viz ., " 'The Health of the W . AL , " said he could not plead any excuse at the present time for not giving them a speech , but at the same time the toast that had fallen to his lot to propose vvas one that demanded a somewhat lengthy speech . It was not his intention to occupy their time too long in speaking of the various qualities of their W . M . The brethren knew those qualities very well , and he vvas sure they would be better acquainted
with them during their W . Al's year of oflice . He vvas sure that a more generous soul never sat in the chair of K . S ., and he felt that the future of the Callender Lodge under such a genial and "" worthy Alaster as Bro . Warburton would flourish and prosper . He was glad to know that there vvas a good bit of work in store for him , and vvas sure that it would be well and ably done , and that the principles of Freemasonry would bc carried out during
Bto . Warburton s Alastershtp . He wished the W . AL every success , and asked the brethren heartily to respond to the toast . There vvas great enthusiasm manifested ovei the toast , and the excitement reached a high pitch when Bro . S . B . Bidder led off three times three ringing cheers . 'The W . AL , in reply said , that what with the excitement and the heat of the room , he vvas getting somewhat into a stew . He would first of all express his gratitude to those
brethren , who , with one exception , has so kindly responded to his invitation that evening . He would then express his thanks to the brethren of the Callender Lodge for placing him in the position he now occupied . They had all seen how he had conducted himself during the time he had filled the various offices leading to the important one to which they had recently elected him , and he presumed they must have been satisfied with the manner in
which he performed those duties or they would not have conferred the present honour upon him . He had become mine and inure attached to this lodge , and he assured them that he felt that day to be the proudest one of his life . Ho always felt the greatest delight in being present amongst them and doing anything he could , and one of his great aims was tn inculcate those grand principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , and it would bc his task to bind and cement that true friendship thathe believed existed between
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Past Masters and visitors . At the conclusion of thc banquet the W . Alaster gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were all duly responded to , the toast of " 'The Oueen " being followed liy the "National Anthem . " the vocalists being Bros . Hallam , jun ., Claton , and Evans . Bro . Wright , P . G . P ., returned thanks for the "Grand Officers . " Bro . Shepherd , I . P . M ., rose and said that the
brethren were no doubt aware for what purpose he had obtained possession of the gavel , which was to propose "Thc Health of Bro . Hallam , the Worshipful Master , " whom he had the pleasure of installing into the chair . He knew what the W . Master could do , and he felt sure that he would perform his duties to their entire satisfaction . It was , therefore , with great pleasure that he proposed his
health . The toast vvas enthusiastically responded to , followed by a song by Bro . Hallam , jun . The W . M . briefly returned thinks for thc very kind manner in which his health had * . bcen drunk , and would endeavour to deserve the honour that had heen conferred upon him . 'The W . Alaster next proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master and Installing Master , Bro . Shepherd , " which vvas
cordially drunk , succeeded by a glee by the professional singers . Bro . Shepherd thanked the W . Alaster for the very kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for the cordial way in which they had responded to it . If he had done anything to merit their satisfaction , he felt highly complimented . The jewel which they had presented to him that evening he was very proud of ,
and the recollection of it would ever live in his memory , as it would remind him of the time when the brethren elected him as W . Alaster of their lodge ; and their kindness that night proved to him that they appreciated what he had tried to do . He had received a great deal of assistance from the brethren of the lodge , and had it not been for thc information he obtained from Bro . Musto , he should never
have arrived at his jiroud position of W . Alaster . He always found Bro . . Musto willing , no matter at what time of day any brother might go to him , to lay down his jien and give him instruction . In conclusion he begged to thank them all for the very kind manner in which they had received the toast of his health . The W . Master said the next toast was "The Past Alasters of the Lodge , " and
with it he would couple the name of Bro . Alusto , P . AL and Treasurer . Bro . Musto returned thanks for having his name associated with the toast of the Past Alasters of the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for the warm manner in which they had responded to it . As a Past Alaster of the lodge be had endeavoured to do his duty , and he would continue to do so to the Craft in general , and particularly to the brethren of this lodge . Bro . Hogg , P . AL , also rcftirned
thanks . The W . . Master next gave "The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . II . Thompson , who congratulated Bro . Hallam in having attained the high position of W . Alaster , and felt assured from the diligence he had shown in attending lodges of instruction he would discharge his duties to their entire satisfaction . Bro . Barnes and several othervisitors also returned thanks . The Tyler's toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a close .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Regent Alasonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present : Bros . Benj . Turner , W . AL ; J . E . Shand , S . W . ; ] . Hutchinson , J . W . ; B . 11 . Swallow , I ' . M ., Treas . ; E . J . " Scott , P . M ., Sec ; ( . Waugh , S . D . ; Hammond , as J . D . ; Pratt , I . G . ; J . Handcock , W . M .
1 GS 7 , Stcvvd . ; Potter , lyler ; 11 . Bonham , J . C . Ward , Smith , Day , Ince , Blackford , and others . Visitors : Bros , Seymour Smith , 742 ; W . Blackford , 55 ; J . Johnson , jun ., 55 ; AL Crook , 1 ( 11 4 ; J . S ' lcrstonc * , )'" . Tabernacle , 128 $ ; and others . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Mr . P . TL
Culverthorpe O'Farrell was duly and impressively initiated into the Order . Bro . F . Cox , having answered the questions , was passed to the Degree of F . C . Bros . Stevens , Wenn . Line , Cloots , and May , having proved proficiency , were raised t » the 'Third Degree . 'The resignation of Bros . Arnold nnd Docker ( W . AL elect of 1 ^ 87 ) vvas received with regret . Bro . P . M . Holden , P . M ., requested to be
placed upon the country list , which vvas agreed to . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , about forty-five in number , dined at the Cafe Royale , in Bro . Nicol's usual good fashion . The W . AL then submitted the customary toasts , which were well received , and some music and singing interspersed brought the evening to a close , the brethren separating at a late hour .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held 011 Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at Commercial Hote ) , 'Town Hall-square . There were present Bros Henry Stead , W . M . ; 'Thos . Whitaker , as S . W . ; Jabez Boothroyd , J . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., 'Treas . ; 'Thos . Mitchell , Sec . ; John Ishcrwood , as S . D . ; Edwin . Melrose . J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . Prov . CO .,
D . C ; A . Cosgrave , Steward ; and P . Staton , Org . Visitors : Bros . Ellis Jones , St . David's Lodge , Manchester , and J . T . Hooper , P . Prov . G . Treas . 'The lodge was opened at half-past six o ' clock . The ballot vvas taken for Mr . J . Toyfc EUiston , and , having been approved of , he vvas initiated by Bro . N . Nicholson , P . AL ,
the charge to the candidate being given by Bvo . G . P . Brockbank , senior Past Master . The usual routine business having been transacted , the W . M . requested attendance of the brethren at a meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of East Lancashire at Oldham , on the 5 th Alay , and the lodge was then closed .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of the above lodge took place at the Alasonic Half , William-street , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., and was presided over hythe W . AL , Bro . John Warren . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , " of the S . W ., Bro . Wilkins , the chairs of S . W . and J . W . were filled by Bros . E . B . Hobson , J . W ., and G . Beaver , S . D . ; the following officers doing duly . 1 slep in advance of their regular
offices- Bros . J . 11 . Roberts , as S . I ) . ; and T . Ovcndcn , as J . D . 'The Past Masters present were Bros . A . Woudley , I . P . AL ; T . Butt , 'Treas . ; and C . Norman , Sec . 'The visitors were Bros . W . Weston , P . AL 153 O ; T . Hollyinan , S . I ) . 153 G ; W . Robinson , ijSS ; T . 'Thompson , 1597 ; T . Ilassell , 13 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge 'having been opened in due form , nnd ( he minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . Priest , and was declared to be unanimous . The
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candidate not being present , Bvo . Hvscock was passed t ° the Second Degree ' and Bro . Day was raised to the Degree of a M . M . The ceremonies were , as usual at this lotlge , well and ably performed . The W . AL then announced that he had been able to obtain a very handsome sum from the Lodge of Benevolence for the daug hter of a late brother of the lodgeand thenwith " Hearty good wishes , " the
, , lodge was closed . 'The brethren then partook of a simple yet elegantly served repast , prepared by Bro . R . Beaver , and then returned to the lodge room , where the hospitality of the lotlge soon made every one feel at home , the genial manner of the W . AL and his oflicers having that happy effect upon both members and visitors , the latter especially . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts had been honoured
P . M . Woodley rose to propose the toast of " The W . AL " He said he must admit he felt jealous at the way in which the W . AL did his work . He had some sort of an idea that when he became I . P . M . he should have a very important duty to fulfil , but he found that the position he held vvas merely a sinecure . Thc W . AL left him nothing to do , and did " his work so well that he needed neither
instruction nor guidance from him . However , when he took into consideration the fact that both the W . AL and himself were only following in the footsteps of their predecessors he did not knovv " that he had much to grumble about , and knowing that they all held thc W . AL in the esteem that he so " richly deserved , he asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in reply ,
thanked them for the spontaneous and hearty recejition the toast had during his year of office always received at the hands of both the brethren and visitors of and to the lodge . It was gratifying to him , inasmuch as it showed him that he had fulfilled their expectations , and , while he felt the responsibilities of the oflicc , yet it was a pleasure to work in such a lodge , and with
such able officers as he had around him . Thc oflice of S . W . had been filled , and the whole of the officers had taken a step upwards , so far as the duties of the lodge were concerned , that night , through the absence of Bro . Wilkins , who , he trusted , would soon be with them again ; and any Alaster mig ht be proud of having officers who were fit , as his oflicers had been that night , for any emergencies ,
and while lie had such officers , and vvas supported so generously by the brethren , he felt that no effort should or would bc wanting to carry to a successful close thc distinguished position they had jilaced him in as W . AL of the lodge . Bro . Weston replied for " The Visitors , " and Bro . Woodley for " 'The Past Masters , " and , after the officers had been complimented and Bro . Hobson had replied , the brethren separated .
WISBECH . —United Good Fellowship Lodge ( N 0 . S 09 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge washeld on the 22 nd ult ., at the Rose and Crown Hotel , at four p . m . Present : Bro . 'Thus . Squire , W . M . ; R . A . Douglas-I . ithgow , S . W . ; Bray , J . W . ; W . H . Exley , Treasurer ; Ellis ' , S . D . ; Parker J . I ) . ; Thacker , Organist : Holmes , Tyler ; Canick , l . P . ' M . ; Pattrick , P . M ' . ; Collins , P . AL ;
Leach , P . AL ; Rev . W . E . Browne , P . Prov . G . Chaplain ; Tidman , Hudson , Louth , Rae , Hampson , Peck , Berry , Thorns , Burling , Charles Abbott , Wright , Whitehead , and others . 'The following visitors were also present : Bros . C . W . Alorriss , P . AL 107 ; Curtis , W . M . 685 - ; Hiscox , Giftard , ancl W . Abbott , 085 . The lodge having been opened in thc First Degree , Bro .
James D . Collins , P . AL , P . Prov . ( .,. Reg . took the chair , and at the request of the W . AL initiated Air . James Yates into Freemasonry . 'The candidate having retired , the chair was taken by Bro , George Carrick , P . AL , P . Prov . S . G . Warden , and the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Uro . Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow was regularly installed into thc chair of K . S . according to
ancient custom . 'The W . AL then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Bray , S . W . ; C . R . Ellis , ' . \ V .-, Uev . W . K . Browne , Chap . ; W . IL Kxiey , Treas . ; L . Hampson , Sec ; Charles Parker , S . D . ; J . L . Rae , J . D . ; A . J . Burling , Organist ; W . Welchman , I . C ; and J . N . ifolmes , 'T yler . On thc proposition of Bro . Hudson , seconded by Bro . Pattrick , P . AL , a hearty vote ol
thanks was accorded to Bro . Carrick for the impressive and finished manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . 'The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to nn excellent banquet , presided over by the W . M ., after vvhich the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by some excellent singing from several of the brethren .
WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . S 72 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the tqth tilt ., Bro . 1 '" . Hodgson , W . AL , in the chair , supported 1 )} ' the following oflicers and Past Masters : Bros . William Gill , P . AL ; 'Thomas Atkinson , P . AL ; W . B . Cowman , P . M . ; J . S . Braithwaite , S . W . ; Geo . Dalrympli ' , | . W . ; Robt . Twcntvman , Sec ; Geo . Smith ,
S . D . ; J . AlcGill , J . D . : Jas . Cooper , Org . ; Janies Salisbury , Tyler : Samuel Blenkhorn and James AlcGowan , Stewards ; Thomas Ellvvood , Joseph Ray , A . McGill , Joseph . Moore , John Nixon , Win . Spownrt , Thomas Glessall , John Spedding . and J . Sewell . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Baxter , W . AL Kenlis Lodge ; Egremont , 12 ( 17 ; and Janie . - Black .
'The business before the lodge vvas to ballot for Mr . II . Burns , which proved unanimous , and he being in attendance , was duly initiated into the brotherhood . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . John Spedding proving his proficiency therein , was entrusted , and retired . When the lodge vvas opened in the 'Third Degree Bro . Cowman assumed the chair , and Bro . Spedding vvas then ,
in a most impressive manner , raised to the Sublime Degree of a Alaster . Mason . The lodge was ( hen resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . 'Thus . Atkinson , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , presented to Ihe lodgea very handsome portrait , in full Masonic dress , of our R . W . Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , also a very line steel engraving of Lady Aidworth . A vote of thanks was then proposed by Bro .
Cowman , anil seconded by Bro . Gill , to Hro . Atkinson for the same , and , on being submitted to Ihe lodge by the W . AL , met with hearty ajiplause . " I li-ai ty good wishes "having been expressed by the visitors , the lotlge was i-lused in form and good harmony , when the brethren adjourned for one hour , which was spent in a very agreeable way . 'The'T yk-r ' s toasl concluded the proceedings at 10 . 30 . SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held on
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'Thursday , thc 22 nd ult ., at thc Terminus Hotel . There were present Bros . Dr . G . F . Jones , W . AL ; G . Berry , S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , J . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . AL ifio , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . AL , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . A . Wardell , P . AL and P . Z ., Prov . A . G . D . C , Sec ; W . D . Alerritt , S . D . ; F . D . Grayson , J . D . ; W . G . Brighten , P . M . and P . Z ., I . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C . ) , I . P . M . ; A . Lucking , P . AL and P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . ;
( . Reeve , P . AL 160 ; T . Dickson , H . Beecher , W . Waterhouse , N . Millar , C Pooley , E . F . Collins , and A . Alartin , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . Phillips , P . AL After the usual preliminaries , the ballot was taken for Air . G . L . Wood , and this being unanimous in his favour , he was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the First
Degree , thc ceremony being well rendered by the W . AL , who afterwards delivered thc charge to the candidate . Bro . J . C . Johnstone , I . P . AL , then in a very able manner gave the Lecture on the First Tracing Board , The lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Callender Lodge ( No . 1052 ) . —The installation meeting and St . John's Festival in connection with this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on 'Tuesday , thc 20 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . Arthur Hines , W . AL ; Saml . Warburton , S . W . ; Thus . Fallows , J . W . ; Alfred B . Outram , Sec ; Robt . Ed . Johnson , 'Treas . ; R . Walker , I . G . ; J . Sly , 'T yler ; Saml . " Davies-, P . AL ; D . Edwards ,
P . M . ; Jno . Craig , D . W . Gewm , W . S . 1 layworth , II . J . AlcBurney , and T . Wrigley . Visitors : Bros . Rev . Dr . J . AL Cranswicke , 099 , P . P . G . Chap . E . L . ; Robt . Duke , P . M . 1235 , 1 O 85 ; Win . Parker , P . M . 993 ; T . J . Warburton , 342 ; Elias Nathan , W . AL 179 S ; P . Mc Lachlan , W . M . 1375 ; Jos . Downer ; W . C Headland , W . AL 2 S 9 ; W . T . Norton , P . AL 1161 ; John Hinchliffe , 1101 ; S . P . Bidder , P . AL 11 G 1 ; G . AL
Lofthouse , P . AL , P . Z . 1004 ; J . as . Gardner , 350 ; J . Tl . Greenwood , 163 ; AL Guggett , 1211 ; and R . R . Liscnden , 317 ( Fi-ecmasnn ) . The lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Air . John Jadrell was next initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . AL Thc lodge was afterwards raised to the Second Degree , and the W . AL
elect ( Bro . Samuel Warburton ) presented by Bro . Samuel Davies , P . AL , to the Installing Alaster ( Bro . Arthur Hines ) , the W . AL After the usual formalities Bro . Samuel Warburton vvas duly inducted into the chair of K . S . by the Installing . Master , who performed the ceremony in the most creditable manner . When the M . M . 'shad been re-admitted , andsaluted their new W . M ., Bro . Warburton proceeded to invest his oflicers as follows : Bros . Thos . Fallows , S . W . ;
Wm . Duncan , J . W . ( by deputy ); the other oflicers being invested by S . P . Bidder , P . AL ; R . E . Johnson , Treas . ; Alfred B . Outram , Sec . ( by deputy ) ; J . H . Montgomery , D . of C . ; Jno . Craig , Org . ; George Pescott , S . D . ; Robt . White , J . D . ( by deputy "); Roger ' Walker , I . G . ; J . Sly , 'Tyler ; Seth Wrigley , and TL j . AlcBurney , Stewards ( by deputy ) . The Installing Alaster next delivered the addresses to the Worshipful Alaster , Wardens , and brethren , the
ceremony being concluded by a prayer from the Rev . Rev . J . AL Cranswicke . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by Ihe visiting brethren , and the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 45 . The St . John's Festival was afterwards celebrated by a banquet in the spacious room usually appropriated for such purposes . A choice and selected menu vvas served , superintended by Bro . Phillips , the well-known manager at this hall . At dessert
the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to . In proposing "The Memory of the late W . Romaine Callender , D . P . G . M . E . L ., " Bro . R . E . Johnson , P . AL , said he did so with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret — pleasure in recalling the many excellent qualities and kindly disposition of their deeply-lamented Bro . Callender , and regret that he vvas no longer in their midst . All Lancashire Alasons
knew full well the great and almost irreparable loss the Craft had sustained in the death of their revered and much loved brother . Every charity had suffered by his death , for he vvas ever ready with his purse to help the poor and needy , the sick and distressed . Bro . Johnson concluded by asking them all to drink in silence this toast , which vvas done , and Bro . S . Bidder afterwards led off silent honours , llro . Arthur I lines , I . P . AL , in proposing the
toast of the evening , viz ., " 'The Health of the W . AL , " said he could not plead any excuse at the present time for not giving them a speech , but at the same time the toast that had fallen to his lot to propose vvas one that demanded a somewhat lengthy speech . It was not his intention to occupy their time too long in speaking of the various qualities of their W . M . The brethren knew those qualities very well , and he vvas sure they would be better acquainted
with them during their W . Al's year of oflice . He vvas sure that a more generous soul never sat in the chair of K . S ., and he felt that the future of the Callender Lodge under such a genial and "" worthy Alaster as Bro . Warburton would flourish and prosper . He was glad to know that there vvas a good bit of work in store for him , and vvas sure that it would be well and ably done , and that the principles of Freemasonry would bc carried out during
Bto . Warburton s Alastershtp . He wished the W . AL every success , and asked the brethren heartily to respond to the toast . There vvas great enthusiasm manifested ovei the toast , and the excitement reached a high pitch when Bro . S . B . Bidder led off three times three ringing cheers . 'The W . AL , in reply said , that what with the excitement and the heat of the room , he vvas getting somewhat into a stew . He would first of all express his gratitude to those
brethren , who , with one exception , has so kindly responded to his invitation that evening . He would then express his thanks to the brethren of the Callender Lodge for placing him in the position he now occupied . They had all seen how he had conducted himself during the time he had filled the various offices leading to the important one to which they had recently elected him , and he presumed they must have been satisfied with the manner in
which he performed those duties or they would not have conferred the present honour upon him . He had become mine and inure attached to this lodge , and he assured them that he felt that day to be the proudest one of his life . Ho always felt the greatest delight in being present amongst them and doing anything he could , and one of his great aims was tn inculcate those grand principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , and it would bc his task to bind and cement that true friendship thathe believed existed between