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himself and the members . He would not offend one of his brethren if he knew it ; but if he saw anything done that vvas not in his opinion regular he would be candid and speak of it openly , and without fear or favour , and he trusted the brethren would bc equally candid with him . He hoped , however , that his year of office would not be marked with any unpleasant incident , and that it would be a prosperous

one for his lodge . Bro . Slade , P . M ., next proposed "Thc Health of the Visiting Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . thc Rev . J . ' M . Cranswicke , P . P . G . C E . L . ; Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . AL 1161 ; and Bro . Provis , P . M . 104 . At this stage Bro . Seth Wrigley sang a song of his own composing , which was well received . "Thc Health of the Initiate" was next proposed in a humorsome speech by Bro .

Montgomery , in the course of which he remarked that a great many of his predecessors in speech-making had seemed to have kissed the blarney stone , and , therefore , he might bc pardoned for following in their footsteps . Diverging a little from the toast he had been asked to propose , he would tell them how jileased he vvas to be present that evening , although , properly speaking , he should have been in

Ireland ; but his love for the lodge was so great , and his attachment to their W . AL so cordial , that he felt he could not refuse the solicitation of their W . AL to be present . He was proud of being a member of the lodge , and also to see the magnificent portrait of their late respected Bro . Romainc Callender hanging on the wall . He well remembered that night when Bro . Tuson handed over the portrait to the

lodge , and none could have been more sorry than he was when it vvas removed or more delighted than when it vvas once again in their possession , from whence , he fervently hoped , it might never depart , ancl also trusted each night he might be in his jilace as D . of C . to see it was there also . With respect to the office to which he had been appointed , he would do his duty , and would take particular care when

he told thc brethren to do anything' that they did it . He hoped the initiate would profit by what he had seen and heard that day , and he assured him that each other Degree be would have to take was more beautiful and Christianlike . He would further inform him that one of the great principles and teachings in Alasonry was to help one another and to hold firmly together , and practise outside

thc lodge that which he heard in it . Bro . ATontgomcry concluded by asking jiardon for keeping the brethren so long while proposing this toast , and called upon them to drink the initiate's health , which vvas done , and Bro . Jadrell responded in suitable terms . "The Health of the I . P . AL " was proposed in felicitous terms by Bro . Saml . Warburton , and vvas warmly responded to by the brethren . The

I . P . AL , returned thanks , and was afterwards presented with a Past Alaster ' s jewel in the name of the lodge by Bro . Rev . Dr . Cranswicke . Thc toasts of "The Alasonic Charities , " " The Ladies , " and 'T yler's toast were also proposed and duly honoured , the latter bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close at 10 . 30 .

Bro . J . II . Greenwood , of whom wc have sjioken of on several occasions , contributed vastly to the brethren's enjoyment by his unapproachable vocal and instrumental talent , his "Fair Rosamond , " "Knot Mill Fair , " and other effusions receiving , as they deserved , loud and prolonged applause .

MELTON MOWBRAY . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1130 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the George Hotel . There were present Bros . A . Clulds , S . W . ; G . Austin , Treas . and J . D . ; Lawton , S . D . ; Turville , Tyler ; Bright , P . AL , P . P . G . P . ; Willan , P . AL , P . G . R . ; Fast , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Weaver , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Oldham , Dale , Goodall , Hawkes , and

Fletcher . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Capt . Hartopji , W . AL , the chair was taken by Bro . Bri g ht , P . M ., and Bro . Weaver , P . AL , occupied the I . W . ' s chair . Thc minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Goodall , a candidate to be jiassed , vvas then examined as to his proficiency as an K . A ., and was found fully qualified . He having retired , the lodge vvas opened on the square , when the candidate

vvas readmitted , and duly passed to the Degree of a r , C The lodge was then lowered , and Bros . Hawkes and Fletcher , also candidates for passing , were similarly examined , and were found qualified . After their retirement the lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and they were re-admitted in due form individually , and duly passed . The lodge being lowered to the First Degree , some business applying to the lodge in particular was transacted , and at eight o ' clock p . m . the brethren proceeded to refreshment .

HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the Alitrc Hotel on Saturday , the 24 th ult . The oflicers jiresent were Bros . Sindall , W . M . ; Gordon , S . W . ; Kentish , J . W . ; Shaboe , Chap , and I . P . M . ; Pearse , Sec ; Sanders , S . D . ; Bindoff , J . I *) . ; Alaybury , I . G . ; and Maple , M . C . Members : Bros . Col . Burdett , P . G . AI . Aliddx . ; George Kenning ,

Kelly , Keith , and others . Visitors : Bros . Terry , Sec Benevolent Institution ; Everett , P . Prov . S . D . Hants ; Jones , P . Prov . D . Aliddx . ; Close , P . Prov . D . C . Surrey , and several others . The only business before the lodge was the initiation of

the Rev . Dr . Griffiths and Air . Tattersall , which was performed in an admirable manner by the W . AL Thc lodge expressed its deep sympathy with Bro . Buss , Treas . ( who was absent ) , under his recent domestic affliction , and , after transacting some other business , adjourned to the usual banquet , furnished by Bro . Sadler .

LEICESTER . —Commercial Lodge . ( No . 1391 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Halford-strect , on which auspicious occasion a large number of brethren were Present , including the whole of the Past Alasters of the lodge , with the exception of the much lamented Bro . J . B . Hall . The lotlge was opened by Bro . C . ) . Wilkinson

, W . AL , assisted hy liros . G . Clifton , AI . D ., " P . AL ; R . A . Barber , P . AL ; E . Alason , P . AL ; B . Aloore , P . AL ; A . Chamberlain , S . W . ; Thomas Wright , J . W . ; Rev . S . W . Wigg , Chap . ; John Halford , P . AL , 'Treas . ; J . Read , Sec ; '•• H . Butler , ) . !) . ; John Harrison , D . of C . ; E . Watson , 1 -G . ; S . S . Partridge , Prov . G . Sec ; H . B . Ellis , Bland ,

Warwick , and the following visitors : Bros . VV . Kelly , K -W . Past G . M . ; Rev . | . Henry Smith , W . AL 279 ; S . Cleaver , P . AL 279 ; VV . T . Rowlett , P . AL 523 ; Rev . Bcaz-, ¦ ;>'• Joseph Young , A . Curtis , C . R . Turner , R . Dudgeon , W . A . Fielding , ' J . Orlando Law , VV . H . Chamberlin , *>• A . Alarris , W . Lead , John Clifton , J . H . Marshall ,

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Charles Stevens , C . Knowles , and others . The lodge was opened in the 'Third Degree , when the arrival of Bro . Kelly was announced , whose presence afforded much gratification to thc brethren owing to the great popularity of that distinguished brother . Bro . Kelly having been received with the customary provincial honours , the W . AL elect , Bro . A . Chamberlin , vvas presented , and

having assented to the usual questions , was installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being most admirably performed by Bro . Past Alaster Halford . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Alaster was saluted in thc various Degrees . Bro . Chamberlin then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Thos . Wright . S . W . ; Jos . Read , J . W . ; C . J .

Wilkinson , I . P . AL , Rev . S . W . Wigg , Chap . ; Jno . Halford , P . AL , Treas . ; E . H . Butler , Sec ; E . Watson , S . D . ; Jno . Harrison , J . D . ; W . W . Vincent , D . of C ; H . B . Ellis , Org . ; J . E . Beazley , I . G . ; R . B . Starkey and J . Widdowson , Stewards ; T . Dunn and James Tanner , Tylers . On thc proposition of Bro . Kelly , seconded by Bro . Chamberlin , a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Halford for the very admirable manner in which he

had performed the duties of Installing Alaster . A vote of thanks vvas also given to the I . P . AL for thc efficient manner in which he had filled the chair during the past year . The lodge vvas shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , where the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and responded to , thc Tyler ' s toast bringing a most enjoyable and harmonious evening to a close .

STOCKTON . —Lodge of Fraternity ( No . 141 S ) . —The annual festival in connection with this lodge vvas held in the Alasonic Hall , Wellington-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., when Bro . James Hall was installed as Worshipful Alaster of the lodge for the year 1 SS 0-1 . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Bro-W . J . Watson , P . AL and Treasurer , performed the

ceremony of installation , after which the Worshipful Master appointed and invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . George E . Pybus , S . W . ; John M . Pickering , J . W . ; W . J . Watson , P . AL , Treasurer ; John Broome , Secretary ; George E . Smirk , S . D . ; John Reed , J . D . ; A . Crosby , I . G . ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . The I . P . AL , Bro . J . P . Iianning , was , at the close of the lodge , presented with a beautifully nnn-rossed nrtclress of thanl . * c IY » r hie cpr .

vices during his year of office . Bro . Banning suitably responded . At the close of thc lod ge thc assembled brethren , to thc number of upwards of sixty , adjourned to thc banqueting hall , and there partook of an excellent dinner . The W . AL presided , and amongst the company were the following-Worshipful Alasters and Past Alasters : Bros . J . P .

Banning , P . AL , Lodge of Fraternity ; VV . J . Watson , G . D . Leng , Thos . Wilks , and J . J . T . Thorman , P . M . 's Lodge of Philanthropy ; J . VV . Moses , W . AL ; John Hunton , 'Thomas Nelson , Win . Nelson , A . S . Fowler , B . R . Smith , James Rose , J . F . Craggs , P . AL's Tees Lodge ; Thomas BraysJiay , W . M . ; Joseph Dodds , John Settle , li . Wilson , J . Bolsover , and A . Iley , P . AL ' s . After dinner , the usual

loyal and Alasonic toasts were honoured . Bro . Dodds proposed " The Health of the new W . M ., " and , in doing so , said he had seen a great deal of Bro . Hall since he first came into the locality . His promotion had been rapid ; from South Stockton he had crossed to Stockton and taken a more important public position , and probably his undoubted talents and ability would enable him to take

another and higher flight before many years passed over . When that time came they would part with their worth y brother with regret . He had further to congratulate Bro . Hall on the high and important position to which he had been elevated that day , and he trusted that thc year would be marked by great prosperity to the lodge over which Bro . Hall had the honour to preside . The toast was warmly received . 'The W . AL tendered his sincere thanks

for the honour done him , and assured the brethren that it was his sincere desire to fully carry out the duties of his high oflicc . Bro . Hunton , in a kindly address , proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " and Bro . Banning thanked the brethren for the kindness which had always been shown to him . 'The proceedings throughout were very harmonious and pleasant , the festival being- altogether a great success .

TWICKENHAM . — Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — 'This highly prosperous provincial lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on Wednesday , the 14 th ult . There were present amongst others Bros . VV . Taylor , W . AL ; Ashley , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., J . W . ; S . Tl . Knaggs , P . AL , acting I . P . AL ; Riclmell , S . D . and Treas . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Aliddx ., P . AL , acting

Sec ; Artus , P . AL , acting J . D . ; Rogers , acting I . G . The visitors were Bros . Diajier , P . M . 5 , P . G . S . ; Rushwortb , P . P . G . R . Aliddx ,, & c ; Loveland , P . AL 130 , (" 98 , P . P . G . R . Isle of Wight , etc . ; Morgan , Sec . 211 ; Pocock , S . D . 1 S 1 S ; Perry , 55 ; Saunders , 555 . I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . A . E . Williams was passed to the Degree

of l ' . C Ihe ballot was then taken upon behalf of Air . James Leslie G . Powell , as an initiate , and for Bro . A . Halcomb , P . AL 90 , as a joining member , and it proved to bc unanimous in each case . Air . Powell being in attendance , vvas duly inducted into Craft mysteries . A vote of condolence to the representatives of the late VV . Bro . Charles Horsley , P . P . G . R . Middlesex , and who had been connected

with No . 1503 from its commencement , having been unanimously passed , a sum of ten guineas was voted to the funds of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls , and a like sum to the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys . Previously to thc lodge being closed , a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to VV . Bro . VV . II . Saunders , who duly acknowledged the compliment .

Upon the termination of the banquet , the preliminary toasts of the evening received full justice . " The Health of the W . AL " vvas then most cordiall y drunk , and Bro . Taylor having made a modest speech in reply , gave in felicitious words the toast of "'The Initiate . " Bro . Saunders having contributed "Thc Entered Apprentice , " Bro . Powell responded in terms that were characterised by their

neatness and brevity . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . AL took occasion in the course of his speech < o congratulate the members upon the number of distinguished brethren that had done the Francis Burdett Lodge the honour of visiting tbem that evening , and he hoped that their visit had been in every way enjoyable and satisfactory to them . This toast having been acknowledged in fitting terms by Bros . Diaper ,

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Perry , Morgan , Loveland , Rushwortb , Pocock , and Saunders , "The Past Masters" followed , and this pledge was responded to by Bro . W . H . Saunders . "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Ashley , S . W ., came next in order , and the T yler's toast , at a comparatively early hour , brought the proceedings to a close .

MANCHESTER . —Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 15 SS ) . —The installation of Bro . A . Crosby , P . M ., and festival of St . John was held on Monday , the I 2 th ult ., the former at the Masonic Rooms , and the latter at the Talbot Hotel , Stretford . Both were a grand success . . The following brethren were present : Bros . Thos . Arthur Crompton , W . M . ; A . Crosby , S . W . ; Jas . B . Andrew

, J . W . ; Jas . Cole , J . D . ; A . Levvtas , Organist ; H . Avison , I . G . ; John Worthington , T yler ; H . Hiram Wakefield , P . M . ; Geo . Shaw , P . M . ; Chas . Cooper , Wm . Amory , A . Hope , E . Marsden , Jas . H . Grimshaw , Wm . Goodwin , Wm . Tyers , J . Walton , H . Svvithard , Thomas Griffiths , and W . A . Bullock . Visitors : Bros . R . S . Allpass , 155 , 6 S 0 , 1570 , Provincial

Grand Secretary West Lancashire ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ; John Beresford , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; John Ellis , P . AL 1011 ; William Dumville , P . M . ion ; Eustace A . Parker , W . M . 1545 ,- J . Milne , 422 : Robert Davies , W . M . 13 S 7 ; J . H . Lill ; Thos . A . Ryder , W . AL 1357 ; J . R . England , W . AL 1730 ; W . Harris Pike , 663 and 15 SS ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 (

Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in due form at three o ' clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The balance-sheet , which showed the lodge funds in a very healthy condition , was adopted . The lodge was afterwards opened in the Second Degree , and after being duly presented , Bro . A . Crosby was inducted into the

chair ot K . t > ., in a most masterly manner by the I . P . AL , Bro . Thos . A . Crompton , which won the encomiums of both members and visitors . As soon as the M . M . 's had re-appeared , the usual proclamation vvas made , and salutations given , after which Bro . Thos . Beresford , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire , invested the following officers : Bros . Jas . B . Andrew , S . W . ; John E . Boden , J . W . ( by deputy ); W . H . Wake-J

held , t . M ., ireas . ; William Cole , Secretary ; James Cole , Thomas Avison , J . D . ; George Barber , P . M ., D . of C .-Alfred Lewtas , Organist ; Enos Walwork , I . G . ; Tyers , Cooper , and Amery , Stewards ; and John Worthington , Tyler . Thc Installing Master , Bro . Crompton , then gave the addresses to the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren , and the ceremony of installation was concluded . Bro . ShawP . M .

, , soon afterwards rose , and after dwelling at length on thc merits and Masonic ability ol their late Bro . Cooke , proposed that a sum of £ 23 be granted to his widow . It appeared from Bro . West ' s remarks that Bro . Cooke ' s widow was in need of pecuniary help , and contemplated giving musical lessons to pupils , and taking a smaller house than that in which she at present resided , and it was with

a view to assist her in carrying out her advised resolve tbat this sum of £ 23 vvas asked to be granted by the lodge , as it would pay the rent for one year of the house in which Airs . Cook would reside . Bro . H . H . Wakefield , P . M ., seconded the proposition , which was put to the meeting and carried unanimously . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , Bro . Thos . Beresford , P . P . S . G . D .

Cheshire , in addition , remarking how gratified he had been that day in witnessing the ceremony of installation so skilfully performed by Bro . Crompton , and assured them that in the whole course of his Masonic experience he had never seen it surpassed by so young a man . He said that , if in order . it would afford him the greatest pleasure to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Crompton for his ability .

Bro . R . R . Lisenden seconded the motion , which was carried . Bro . Crompton briefly returned thanks , after which the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 20 . The brethren adjourned to the Talbot Hotel , where a substantial banquet had been prepared for them . At the termination of the banquet the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and responded to . In response to the

toast ot "Col . the Right Hon . Fred Stanley , V . W . D . P . G . AL , and the Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . R . S . Allpass , Prov . G . Sec . W . L ., remarked it had afforded him a very great deal of pleasure in being present there that day and witness the progress the lodge had made since its formation . The members of the lodge were evidently a united band , and , as far as he had noticed that

day , there had been no cavilling as to appointment of officers , and everything vvas earned on with unanimity and concord . He had seen with satisfaction what the lodge had done for the Charities , and he had been pleased to note that afternoon the hearty and substantial response they had made to the appeal on behalf of Bro . Cooke ' s widow . Hejhad had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Cooke , and he considered

they had shown the true spirit of Alasonry in granting the sum they had to his widow . Bro . Allpass spoke in hi gh praise of suburban and country lodges that he had visited from time to time , and said that as regards unanimity , working , and offerings to Charities , they contrasted most favourably with any in Liverpool , and concluded by again expressing the pleasure he had experienced in being

present amongst them that day , and thanked them for their munificent offerings to Charities and their hearty reception and hospitable treatment of himself . Bro . Jno . Beresford , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire , and Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . D . of C . E . Lane , also responded to the toast . The latter brother , in thc course of his remarks , said it vvas somewhat difficult to follow in the footsteps of so experienced a

speaker as Bro . Allpass , and he felt it was placing him in an awkward position to attempt it . He , however , could truly endorse all that Bro . Allpass had stated , and especially as regarded the able manner in which the installation ceremony had been performed that day . He had had a great deal of experience with installation ceremonies , and , being an old Installing Alaster himself , could truly say that

he had never seen the ceremony su well performed as it had been that day . Bro . Sillitoe concluded by thanking them for the hospitality and kindness he had received at their hands . In proposing "'The Health of the W . AL , " Bro . T . A . Crompton , I . P . AL , said most of the brethren were aware of the services Bro . Crosby had rendered to the

lodge during his connection with it . He himself recalled the night when Bros . Crosby and Goodacre , P . AL ( who , unfortunately , vvas absent from their midst on account of a death in his family ) , met in Bro . Wakefield ' s sitting room , and discussed the preliminaries connected with the formation of the Prince Leopold Lodge . Bro . Crosby , their new ( Continued on page 200 ) .