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P . M ., Tyler . The W . M ., in appropriate terms , presented to Bro . Kobson a Past Master ' s jewel and apron , which were suitably acknowledged . A letter of condolence to thc widow and family of the late Bro . Binks was unanimously adopted on the motion of Bro . Morton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Owing to the recent death of Bro . Binks the annual festival was abandoned .

CHELMSFORD . —Lodge of Good Fellowship ( No . 27 G ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Corn Exchange , on Thursday the 17 th ult . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . E . \ V . Holland was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . A . C . Durrant was then introduced , and the chair havimr been taken , in the absence ,

through illness , of Bro . F . A . Philbnck , O . C ., Grand Reg ., D . P . G . M . Essex , by Bro . H . Dehane , ~ P . P . G . S . D ., Bro . Durrant was formally installed in office , and having been saluted and congratulated , appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . R . G . Maskell , S . W . ; W . Metcalfe , J . W . ; Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap ., F . Whitmore , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Dr . Nicholls , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., Secretary ; W . Langham , S . D . ; T . R . Jarvis , J . D . ; Andrew Durrant , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., D . C ; T . VV . Smith , Organist ; J . Tomlinson , I . G . ; E . Durrant , Stwd . ; and T . Sard , Tyler . At the banquet , held at the White Hart Hotel , in the evening , under the presidency of Bro . A . C . Durrant ,

W . M ., about fitty brethren were present . The following brethren , members of the lodge , attended the proceedings , in addition to those already named : Bros . E . Shedd , P . M . ; J . P . Lewin , P . M . ; A . F . Ginn , P . M . ; A . C . Veley , P . M . ; J . L . Brown , P . M . ; T . J . D . Cramphorn , F . H . Meggy , C . C . Creswell , J . VV . Hair , P . P . G . R . ; and the following visitors : Bros . j . S . French , 433 ; I . C . Hennah ,

G 9 S ; W . W . Chadwick , 1704 ; V . D . Colchester , 114 ; J . Grimes , 51 ; G . A . Eustace , P . M ., and Sec . 1977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Bailey , W . M . 697 ; A . Wolton , 1216 ; E . H . Wolton , P . M . 99 ; A . J . Bailey , 1704 ; H . Wolton , 1216 ; T . J . Railing , P . G . Sec . Essex ; J . Corbie , W . M . 453 ; F . T . Burnett , 33 ; E . Gowers , W . M . 1024 , P . P . G . O . ; R . G . Greene , 1543 ; and j . A . Reed , 22 S .

HEBDEN BRIDGE . —Prince Frederick Lodge ( No . 307 ) . —On Monday afternoon , 21 st ult ., the brethren of this lodge met at their rooms at the White Horse Hotel , to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge having been opened by Bro . Wade , W . M ., Bro . F . Rushworth was duly installed W . M . by Bro . T .

Gaukroger , P . M . After the ceremony , the newly-installed W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Crabtree , S . W . ; T . Uttley , ) . W . ; T . H . Wade , I . P . M ., Treas . ; Cockroft , P . M ., P . P . S . A . P ., Sec ; Varley , S . D . ; H . King , J . D . ; Briggs , I . G . ; T . Hodgson , Tyler ; Hulme and Huddard , Stwds . Bro . T . Gaukroger , P . M ., was appointed D . C , also Charity Steward .

Afterwards the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . VVinterbottom , P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . Rickard , Gi ; Sudall , 215 ; Barker , 219 J Walker , P . M . 1231 ; Whitaker , 44 S ; and Kindon , 600 . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Bros . Rickard , Buckland , Kindo c Walker , and King .

MOTTRAM . —Lodge of Loyalty ( . No . 320 ) . — On Wednesday , the iCth ult ., this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist at the Junction Inn , where the lodge was duly formed , and after the usual routine of business had been transacted , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with according to ancient rite and custom , the W . M . elect being Bro . James Crook , J . W .

The Installing Masters were Bros . VV . R . Bachelor , P . M . 124 S , and the Rev . T . Newton Rigby , M . A ., P . M . 1246 , P . P . G . C . Warwickshire , who were assisted by the following P . M . ' s : Bros . j . Turner , W . S . Hadfield , R . Woodhouse , VV . Birch , and J . Wagstaffe . The W . M . afterwards nominated his officers for the ensuing year in the following order : Bros . Wagstaffe , I . P . M . ; J . Saxon , S . W . ; T .

Newton , J . W . ; S . Hadheld , P . M ., Treas . ; Woodhouse , P . M ., Sec ; Alf . Turner , S . D . ; Geo . Sykes , J . D . ; J . \ Va \ Ucv , V . G . ; R . ColYici , P . M ., Tyler ; andC . Britnor , P . M . Asst . Tyler ; and they were severally invested with the insignia of their respective offices . Bro . Crook , W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented a handsome jewel to Bro . Wagstaffe for his services during

the past year , after which the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren sat down to a grand banquet , which was served up in an admirable manner by Mrs . Tinker . Besides the above-mentioned brethren there were present Bros . J . Shenton , W . M . 461 ; T . Harding , P . M . 4 G 1 ; W . Westwell , P . M . S 30 ; S . Warhurst , S . W . 625 ; A . Walker , Senior Deacon 625 ; VV . Fielding , 62 s ; VV . Chadwick ,

P . M . 10 SS : W . C . Dawson , 140 S ; S . Brown , 660 , New York , U . S . A . ; W . Lucas , J . Brooke , J . Whittaker , E . Taylor , H . Wvatt , J . Phair , Jas . Roberts , A . Nield , T . Howard , H . Roberts , G . Fielding , S . Smith , J . L . Wood , and J . Mills . Bro . Crook , W . M ., presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Songs , glees , and duets were given by a glee party , consisting of Bros . W . Fielding , A . Walker , S . Warhurst , and J . Walker .

PRESTON . —Concord Lodge ( No . 343 ) . —The annual Festival of St . John in connection with this lodge was held at the Bull Hotel on Thursday , the 17 th ult . Bro . George Dawson , S . W ., was duly installed into the chair of U . S ., the ceremony being performed—in the absence of Bro . Beattie , P . M ., through illness—by Bro . W . Cottam , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . S . W . West Lancashire . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bra . Goodacre , also took part in the

ceremony . There were present Bros . Galloway , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . East Lancashire ; Fryer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . West Lancashire ; Greaves , P . M ., P . P . G . O . East Lancashire , P . G . O . West Lancashire ; Collins , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire ; Wray , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Westl Lancashire ; Hayheust ; W . M . elect 113 ; Worsley , P . M ., W . M . elect 314 ; and Worthington , W . M . 333 . Among the visitors were Bros . Major Little , R . A ., Thornton , W-r Thompson , McConnell , Christian , and Bowling .

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The W . M . appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . W . Troughton , I . P . M . ; W . H . Stevenson , S . W . ; -A . Gordon , J . W . ; R . Robinson , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Troughton , P . M ., Sec ; T . Thompson , P . M ., S . D . ; N . Miller , J . D . ; Beattie , P . M ., D . C . :

H . Moss , I . G . ; Elton , P . M ., and Roe , P . M ., Stwds . ; and Moss , P . M ., Tyler . At the conclusion of the business an excellent banquet was served up , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair .

HAN LEY . —Menturia Lodge ( No . 418 ) . —On Tuesday , the 15 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Bro . E . B . Jackson was installed as W . M . of this lodge in the presence of upwards of 60 brethren . Bro . J . L . Hamshaw , the retiring W . M ., very ably officiated as Installing Master , assisted by Bros . T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . B . Piercy , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . H . Hales , P . P . G . S . W . ; ' T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . W . ; and Dr . J . S . Crapper , P . P . G . A . D . C . The

following officers for the ensuing year were invested with theirinsignia of office : Bros . E . V . Greatbatch , S . W . ; VV . Tunnicliff , J . W . ; E . Devereux , Sec . ; VV . H . Hales , Treas . ; the Rev . F . E . Waters , Chap . ; H . Windle , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; T . Taylor , D . of C . ; George Barlow , Org . ; D . Jones and J . Barlow , Stwds . ; W . Hampton , I . G . ; and Wilkes , Tyler .

After the business of the lodge had been finished , the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where the customary annual banquet was provided . Amongst the brethren present at the lodge or tbe banquet , or both , in addition to those above mentioned , were the following Past Masters of the lodge : Bros . G . Pitchford , P . P . G . J . D . ; j . Bromley , F . Brandon , S . Lawton , J . Stringer , J . Beardmoreand

, W . J . Carr ; also Bros . J . Charlesworth , J . Clare , and others . The visiting brethren included Bros . W . Cartwright , 4 G 0 , P . G . Sec . ; E . H . Croydon , 460 , P . G . A . Sec . ; the Rev . T . Lloyd , 520 , P . G . Chap . ; F . Mountford . 460 , P . G . Org . ; A . L . Broad , 4 60 , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Webberley , 54 6 , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . Tooth , G 37 , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Payne Hall , 456 , P . P .

G . A . D . C . ; F . Weston , 9 S , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Snape , W . M . 460 ; G . C . Kent , W . M . 546 ; and G . S . Furniva ) , P . M . 533 . After the banquet the loyal and other leading toasts were proposed by the W . M . Bro . Taylor proposed the toast of "The R . W . P . G . M ., " and Bro . Bromley that of his Deputy and "The other Officers of P . G . Lodge ,

Present and Past , " on whose behalf Bro . Lloyd made a suitable response . Bro . Hamshaw proposed in eulogistic terms "The Health of the W . M ., " which was drunk with much heartiness , and Bro . J ackson duly responded . Bro . Stringer gave the toast of " The Visiting Brethren , " which was acknowledged by Bro . G . C . Kent .

Bro . Bickley proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro . Robinson responded . The Worshipful Master proposed "Thc Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Hamshaw , who , he said , at an early period in his Masonic career manifested his interest in the Craft by becoming a Steward of . the Charities . The toast was well received , and Bro . Hamshaw , in

responding , spoke warmly in praise of the sentiments used in the Masonic ritual , which , he said , made a deep impression upon him as he passed through the different Degrees . Bro . Charlesworth , in submitting the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " observed that the word Charity was dear to the heart of every true Mason . They were taught at their initiation that charity was one of the chief

characteristics of the Fraternity , and by the practice of it they had brought the Institutions embraced in the toast to their present high position . He dwelt upon the importance ot the work done by those Institutions in providing for aged and distressed Masons and trainingup the sons and daughters of deceased brethren , observing that at the present time there were 242 girls and 230 boys in the Masonic Schools .

Since the founding of the Boys'School in 179 S there had been 16 94 passed through it , properly educated and fitted for the duties of life . He noticed that the Menturia Lodge had always done well in supporting the Charities , the contributions from that lodge the last year but one amounting t ° £ o ° while nearly as much was sent to the Charities from the lodge last year . He pointed out the great value

of the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association , and cpncluded , amidst applause , by speaking of the unceasing devotion of Bro . E . V , Greatbatch to the interests of the Charities . Bro . Greatbatch , in reply , said that during 1 SS 4 the contributions to the Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Boys'and Girls' Schools amounted to £ 4 1 , 000 , and that

sum was exclusive of the amount granted to the indigent brethren throughout the country , which last quarter was £ 2300 . During the 14 years the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association had been in existence up to the end of 18 S 4 the Menturia Lodge had sent to it £ 580 , and it was a matter of good fortune that none of the children of

brethren of that lodge were being educated at the expense of the Craft . He urged all who did not support the Staffordshire Association to do so without delay . "The Health of Bro . W . H . Hales " having been drunk with much heartiness , the Tyler's toast followed . During the evening several brethren contributed vocal music , and the evening was spent very harmoniously .

SOUTHPORT . —Lodge of Unity ( No . 613 ) . — On the 23 rd ult . a meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Eastbank-street . There was a goodly number of officers , members , and visitors present , among whom were Bros . J . Hatch , P . M . ; T . Cory , P . M . 613-S . Kershaw , P . M ., Almoner ; C . S . Hope , P . P . G . CSillitoe , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Dawson , P . M . 317 ; J . Hesketh

W . M . 1070 ; W . li . Hobbs , P . M . 1313 ; R . H . Johnson , P . M . 13 : 3 ; T . Whitehead , P . M . 13 ^; S . Boyce , W . M . 1313 ; T . Chambers , S . D . 1313 ; Hurst , P . M . ; VV . H . Marsden , P . M . 1070 ; J . H . Barrow , P . M . 613 , P . G . S . D . ; J . F . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . D . D . C ; Hayes , and others . After the disposal of certain lodge business , the installation of the W . M . was proceeded with , Bro . Herbert

Kidson , the retiring W . M ., performing the ceremony in a most impressive manner , the Wftifl . elect being Bro . E . Bradshaw . This business havingbeen accomplished , the following officers for 1886 were invested with their respective insignia : Bros . E . Bradshaw , W . M . ; H . Kidson I . P . M . ; I . Witham , S . W . ; . ' J . T . Gale , J . W . ; I Sutton , P . M ., P . G . D . D . C , D . oJC ; T . Adams , P . tf ., Treas . ; G , Duxfieid , P . M ., Sec ; T . Rigby , Chaplain )

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H . Hawkins , Org . ; R . A . McFeeter , S . D . ; H . Sherrington , J . D . ; M . Blundell , I . G . ; Geo . Rockliffe , Tyler : J . L . Kirkbride , Asst . Tyler ; and S . Kershaw , P . M ., Almoner . Later in the day the festival of St . Tohn was celebrated at the Queen's Hotel , Bro . J . P . Deussen providing a repast which fully maintained the reputation of the Queen ' s .

On the removal of thc cloth a most enjoyable evening was spent , the W . M ., Bro . Bradshaw , presiding . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drank with enthusiasm . These were followed by the Masonic toasts— "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . of England ; thc Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . M . of England ,

R . W . P . G . M . ; and Officers of Grand Lodge ; " "The Right Hon . Col . Stanley , R . W . D . P . G . M ., and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " "The Health of the W . M . of 613 " was received with enthusiasm , as was also that of " The Installing Master " and "The VV . M . ' s of 1070 and 1313 , Bros . Hesketh and Boyce . "

Among the other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Newly-lnvcstcd Officers , " and "The Masonic Chanties . " The various toasts were interspersed with several well selected songs , ably rendered by the brethren , as well as numerous recitations . The concluding toast was " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " which brought to a close a most

pleasant gathering . The following brethren contributed to tbe enjoyment of the evening : Bros . Hesketh , Boyce , J . F . Roberts , R . H . Johnson , P . Whitehead , T . Chambers , Leyland , T . T . Marsden , Hayes , G . Duxfield , Geill , Rigby , and Crane . Bro . H . Hawkins officiated as accompanist with his usual ability .

CHIPPEfrJHAM . —Lansdowne Lodge of Unity ( No . 626 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the New Hall on Tuesday , the 15 th ult ., when , after the usual preliminaries , Bro . A . H . Lapham , W . M . elect , was installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., D . P . G . M . Wiltshire , in the presence of a numerous gathering ot members and visitors . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . Lapham appointed and invested the

following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros , the Earl of Cowley , I . P . M . ; the Rev . Canon Millar , S . W .: E . R . Henly , ] . W . ; the Rev . G . L . Elliott , Chaplain ; Jos . Lane ( elected ) , Treasurer ; E . Neale , Secretary ; C . J . Hibbard , S . D . ; Herbert Harris , J . D . ; G . W . Collen , D . C ; J . James , I . G . ; and G . Munday , Tyler . The banquet which followed took place at the Angel Hotel , where a most enjoyable evening was spent .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA—Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at Middleton Hotel . Present . Bros . F . Donnell Grayson , PM . ifio , Prov . G . J . D ., W . M . ; G . R . Dawson , SAV . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., J . W . ; H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M . A . G . P . Sec

, , . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P ., S . D . ; L . Warren , jun ., J . D . ; C . F . Woosnam , I . G . ; G . L . Wood , J . W . 160 , and E . F . Wood , Stwds . ; A . VV . Martin , Tyler ; G . F . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; H . Halls , T . A . R . Whistler , G . Tyrrell , A . G ! Rennmson , W . E . Bridgeland , W . M . 933 ; A . Cay ton , J . R . Brightwell , and A . M . Gerussi . Visitors : Bros . Col .

the Hon . O . G . Lambert , P . M . 14 G 0 , and C . L . Constandiniti , 1009 . Bros . G . Tyrrell and A . G . Renninson were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . R . G . Dawson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., the senior member of the

lodge , was again unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . A . VV . Martin was unanimously re-elected Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . for his services during the past year . Bro . G . L . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., intimated his intention to serve as Steward at the next festival of the Girls' School . Auditors were appointed , and the lodge was duly closed .

LEEDS . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 1042 ) . —The installation of Bro . VV . M . T yers as W . M . of this lodgetook place on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , when there were present a considerable number of Provincial Officers , including R . W . P . G . M . Bro . T . VV . Tew , Masters of kindred lodges , and other visiting brethren . The installation ceremony was

performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Crosby , and the officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Bros . Wm , Flockton , S . W . ; VV . Bingtjafti , , IW . ; Farrar , Sec ; Cowbcough , Tveas .-, Thompson , P . M ., \ J . of C . ; P . M , Allison , Charity Steward ; Carter , S . D . ; Booth , J . D . ; lowitt , I . G . ; Barrand , Tyler ; and Thorp and VVomera . ley , Stewards .

Ihe usual banquet was afterwards held in the dining hall , and Masonic toasts , music , and recitations followed . It was a very enjoyable evening . This lodge has just attained its majority of twenty-one years , and in celebration of that event the members have by individual subscriptions raised £ 100 as a special donation to the Masonic Charities .

NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 106 7 ) . —A meeting was held OP Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . J . Shaw Carleton , W . M . ; 7 . S . Bradscock . S w , V P ^ - L y " ' - J- " . ™ Chap . ; s : W . Woods , Treas . ; M . F . Carter , Sec . ; VV . G . Roberts , S . D . ; T . Cadle , P . M ., I . G . ; John Shilcs , Stwd . ; fob Webb

, Tyler ; VV . C . Heane , P . M . ; S . W . Hadingham , C . A . Goold , Wm . Jones , Wm . Spence , and G . H . U . Holden . Visitor ; Bro . E . Milford Cocks , P . M . 5 S 0 , P . P . G . J . D . Cornwall . The lodge was opened in due form , and Mr . Geo . H . R . Holden , who was elected at the last meeting , was initiated by the W . M ., who also gave the charge after initiation . l he brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room , where a harmonious evening was spent .

MIRFIELD , —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., by special dispensation , the regular meet-