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The I . P . M ., in presenting the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " remarked they were all proud to see him in that honoured position , of which he was worthy . His attainments in Freemasonry were excellent , and he trusted he would have a most successful year of office . The toast was received most enthusiastically . TheW . M ., in reply , stated he felt very nervous in his present position , but his endeavour would be to emulate

such excellent examples who had preceded him . Every brother aspired to the office of Master of his mother lodge , and now he had succeeded to that position his endeavour would be to carry out the duties to the very best of his ability . He would at once thank speciall y Bro . Mackay , S . W ., who had allowed him to take the position of W . M . in preference , as he was at the present time Master of another lodge . Also to all the brethren who had so kindly

replied by letter wishing him a happy and prosperous year . One word he would add with respect to the lodge of instruction which he hoped the brethren would avail themselves of attending , and so become as perfect as possible in the splendid ritual . The toast of " The I . P . M . and Installing Master " was next given by the VV . M ., stating the excellent manner he had conducted the affairs of the lodge ; his working could

not be excelled , being an able Preceptor , never lost for a word , required no prompting , and , in fact , a brother very hard to follow in the work . The installation ceremony was worked most impressively . Bro . Hardiman , in reply , said such kind remarks were more than he deserved . He would assure them his one great desire was to make himself perfect in all the work . He was Preceptor of two lodges of instruction , and his

heart and siul was in it . He most heartily thanked the brethren for such a splendid jewel , which he should treasure all his life . His thanks were due to all the officers who had so ably assisted him , especially the Secretary . He again wished every success for the coming year . The toast of " The Visitors " was next presented in very kind terms by Bro . Mackay , S . W ., and responded to most ably by Bros . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . ; Scott Young , Davis ,

Pargeter , Bygrave , Alarshall , and Mackway , remarking upon the splendid working and most cordial reception given . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Past Masters , " in eloquent terms , which was responded to by Bro . Captain Glyn Smith , who said he had hoped to have seen Bros . Colonel Lumsden and Hepburn Hastie , who had done such suitable service for the lodge , and one and all would continue to do so , and support the W . M . to their utmost .

The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was presented by the W . M . in high terms of praise , who remarked they were well worthy of their position . Bro . Pardoe , Sec , ably replied , remarking it was a work of love to do anything to promote the welfare of the London Scottish Rifles Lodge . The W . M . presented the toast of "The Officers" in richly merited terms , for one and all , he said , deserved

their position . In reply , Bro . Howden said he could hardl y do justice to the toast , but all would most ably support the W . M . in carrying out their respective duties . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most happy gathering . The evening was enlivened by some excellent harmony from Bros . Mackay , McKenzie , R . Mackway , Captain Graham Gordon , Scott Young , and Smith ( reciter ) .

Hiram Lodge ( No . 2416 ) . —The last meeting of the session was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 23 rd Maich . Bros . F . A . Powell , W . M . presided , assisted by Bros . H . T . Brown , S . VV . ; G . Elkington , J . VV . ; H . Lovegrove , Secretary ; H . G . VV . Drinkwater , S . D . j A . F . Weighton , J . D . j West , Jackson , and others . Bro .

VV . J . Ebbotts , P . G . O ., kindly acted as I . P . M . and rendered valuable assistance . Bros . White and Vickers were raised and Mr . Dunn was initiated . Three architects and surveyors , Bros . C . VV . Lewcock , j . Merret , and Pearce were elected as joining members . A vote of sympathy was carried with a member who had lost a son . The brethren dined in the gavel room at the Freemasons' Tavern .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge ( No . 2432 ) . — The 14 th meeting of this flourishing young lodge , which already numbers 55 members , was held on I hursday , the 24 th ultimo , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , W . C . Present : Bros . G . Ransford , P . M ., D . C . 1 5 12 , W . M . j G . Emblin , P . M . 147 , S . W . j D . Phillips , P . M . 723 , J . W . ; W . H . Bullock , P . M . 212 S , I . P . M . ; W . Klingenstein , P . M . 73 and 1540 , Treas . j A . T .

Schclding , P . M . 1512 , Secj T . W . Lightfoot , S D . ; W . H . Lowry , W . M . elect 1839 , J . D . ; Bates , P . M . 1507 , LG . ; S . Klingenstein , P . M . 73 , D . C ; W . J . Hunter , P . M . 2077 , A . D . C ; A . Pringle , P . M . 92 , C Ransford , and T . Rayner , Stewards ; N . Mayer , T . M . Bell , A . Jones , C . H . Peddell , H . Cosins , O . C . Moore , A . . J . Johnstone , R . Ambler , J . | . Woods , W . H . Oades , A . Zicoliatti , W . Hunter , A . S . Benjamin , E . G . Grahnert , I .

li . Thomson , J . H . Butt , and H . Lvenden , Tyler . The visiting brethren were Bros . W . Mason Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; R . D . Smith . P . M . 27 ; J . F . Saunders , 1507 ; R . Bullock , 2128 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and two candidates for initiation were unanimousl y elected , and the VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . Klingenstein , who ably performed the initiation

ceremony . The W . M . resumed the chair , and impressively peiformed . the ceremonies of passing and raising . The principal concluding business was the proposal of two gentlemen as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , after which the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served in Bro . F . Blackley ' s well-known and highly appreciated good style . _ Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and

Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In proposing "The Initiates , " the W . M- remarked that after the Oueen , and his Royal Highnes the M . W . Grand Master , the most important toasts of the evening were trie initiates and the visitors . As to the former , he must say although this was only the second year of the lodge ' s existence , they have bad such a large number of initiates that

the lodge roll was nearer ( io than 50 . Quality certainly seemed to attract quality , and he felt sure the new recruits would prove worthy of the confidence bestowed upon them . Ihe Initiates briefly thanked the W . M . and brethren for electing them , and expressed their intentions of trying to become good Masons . Replying on behalf of "The Visitors , " Bro . William Mason Styles , in a humorous speech , said he was pleased to

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be a visitor at a lodge of which he heard constantly such excellent reports both as to its efficient work , hospitality , and thorough good-fellowship . It afforded him much gratification to see Bro . G . Emblin , upon who-n years ago he impressed both by precept and example the natural charms of modesty , occupying the chair of S . VV ., with his

old friend , Bro . T . W . Lightfoot , following closely in his wake . Such excellent officers were a good augury for the continued prosperous progress of the lodge . Bro . Bates replied for " The Officers . " The proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs and recitations by Bros . Bates , Lowry , and Thomson .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . Lodge Acacia ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawsonsquare , on Thursday , the 3 rd ult ., when the VV . M ., Bro . J . T . Last , was supported by a goodly number of officers and brethren . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of

the last regular lodge and ot an emergency lodge were duly confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Richd . B . Nicholls , which proved in his favour , and , being in attendance , he was initiated by the VV . M ., after which Bro . T . H . Bedford was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . The working tools were explained by Bro . Robinson , J . W ., and the charge delivered

by Bro . Ellis , S . W . Notice of motion was given for a grant out of the lodge funds towards maintenance of the Masonic Ward at the Bradford Infirmary . A grant of 20 guineas was made from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and Bro . A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . James B . Fearnley , J . D ., will represent the lodge as Stewards ,

and support the Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., who will preside at the approaching Boys ' School Festival in June . The VV . M . hoped the brethren would suppoit him in goodly numbers on Sunday morning , the Gth inst ., at the united Masonic service at the Bradford parish church in celebration of the centenary of the Lodge

of Hope , No . 302 ; the sermon would be preached by the Rev . Canon Bullock , P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . Chap ., P . G . Chap . Eng . A candidate for initiation was ] proposed , and apologies tendered for the unavoidable absence of a number of brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors the lodge was closed . At refreshment the usuil loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

BROXBOURNE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 227 S ) . —The first meetingof the season was held on Saturday , the 12 th ult ., when the LP . M ., Bro . C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D ., presided , in theabsence of the W . M ., Bro . H . T . Nell , Prov . Grand Steward , who was attending the funeral of the late Bro . Liddall , Treas . 45 at West Drayton . After the reading

, and confirmation of the minutes of the last regular meeting in September , and an emergency meeting in October , the following brethren were unanimously elected for the ensuing year : Bros . E . H . Moore , as W . M . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as Treasurer ( re-elected ); T . Williams , as Tyler ( re-elected ) ; and C . M . Coxon as the lodge

representative on the Charity and Finance Committees of the Province ( re-elected ) . Two Auditors were appointed to examine the accounts of the lodge , and a candidate was proposed for initiation . Ihe lodge was then closed , and at a later hour the brethren dined together . A very pleasant evening was spent , thanks to the services of Bro . W . Goodwins , Org ., and the musical brethren of the lodge .

CHEADLE . St . Giles ' s Lodge ( No . 1587 ) . —INSTALLATION CEREMONY . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated at the above lodge on Tuesday evening , the 19 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Lieut .-Col . J . A . Bindley , D . P . G . M . of Staffordshire , J . G . D . Eng . ; Major G . W . Walker , P . G . Sec . ; M . Barker , President of the Masonic

Charitable Association ! W . Vernon , P . M . 15 S 7 and 456 , P . P . G . S . B . j J . P . Hall , P . M . 15 S 7 and 456 , P . P . G . D . C j T . B . Cull , P . M . 1587 , P . P . G . P ., W . M . elect j J . A . Cooper , P . M . 1587 , P . P . G . P . ; El Welsh , P . M . 1587 , P . P . G . S . j R . H . James , W . M . 1587 ; E . E . Almond , P . M . 15 S 7 ; T . H . Rabone , P . M . 456 , P . P . G . S . B . j and many others . Bro . T . Cooper , 14 S , was ballotted for and

unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . T . B . Cull , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., was then installed Worshipful Master of the lodge for the second time . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . E . Welsh , assisted by Bros . W . Brickel , W . Torrance , and J . C . Clemesha . The Worshipful Master made the following appointments : Bros . R . II . lames , I . P . M .: VV . Vernon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,

S . VV . ; T . Cooper , J . VV . j J . A . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j E . Dean , Sec . ; E . Welsh , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., S . D . j J . P . Hall , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , J . D . j L . Bradford , D . C . j J . A . Cooper , Org . j E . E . Almond , P . M ., I . C ; and J . Alcock , Tyler . After the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the Wheat Sheaf Hotel , where they partook of an excellent

repast , provided by Mrs . Hammond , the hostess . After dinner a long toast list was gone through , and an enjoyable evening was spent . The lodge was on this occasion honoured by the presence of an officer of the Grand Lodge of England , as well as officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a compliment which was much appreciated by the brethren , and which makes the meeting a memorable one .

GRAYS . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1343 ) . -The installation of the W . M . of this lodge was carried out at the Masonic Hall , King's Arms Hotel , on the iCth ult . The occasion was honoured by 13 Grand Officers , who attended in purple regalia . The brother for the year thus begun is Frederick Spencer Guy ( who has played his part in various institutions of a benevolent as well as some of a provident

character ) , who has distinguished himself as a Steward to the recognised Charities , bearing liberal gifts . The occasion was enlivened by the musical and other contributions from Bros . F . Cheesewright , W . M . 907 , Dudley Causton , and a host of others . The process of installation was conducted very effectively by Bro . W . J . Godwin , the retiring W . M ., and testimony to the charitable qualities of the installed Master was given in profusion . Among the visitors were

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the following : Bros . F . Andrews , W . M . 1 S 17 ; F . Cook , I . P . M . 907 ; N . Fryer , I . P . M . 201 ; Dudley Causton , S 65 ; J . Builton , W . M . 1351 ; VVm . Norton , 907 ; K . P . Owens , 1507 ; F . Grosvenor , 1 S 5 ; F . Cheesewright , VV . M . 907 ; H . R . Heaseman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C I . R . Tijose , P . A . G . P . England ; R . Jenning , 1457 , P . P G . S . B . ; G . Cook , 15 S 0 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Gregory , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; G . Chapman . 2372 ; H . Hyde ,

1227 ; A . P . Little , P . M . i 6 Ss ; A . McDowal , P . M . 19 C 2 ; W . M . Butcher , VV . M . 231 S ; A . R . Trewinnan , 152 S , P . M . 22 S ; VV . Wort , 154 j J . R . Phillips , VV . M . 2157 j Capt . VV . Scriven . R . N ., 557 ( I . C ); G . C . Hughes , VV . M . 957 ; E . H . Bramley , P . M . 957 ; Thos . Leggo , 4 S 3 ; J . Comms , 174 ; H . T . Bromhead , VV . M . 2517 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 2517 . P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Rackham , VV . M . 77 " ; and J . C . Biggs , P . M . 77 .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Lodge ( No . 234 ) . —The regular meetingof this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the oth ult ., when the following members were present : Bros . K . A . Bretey , S . W . ; G . VV . Thornhill , J . W . ; Aid . John Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec , and Charity Representative ; J ,

H . Williams , S . D . ; A . Stanley , J . L ) . ; W . H . Maxfield , P . M . 1957 , P . P . G . O . Cheshire , Org . j E . H . Flower , P . M . 999 , Tyler ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M . ; T . Shorrock , P . M . ; T . Sawer , P . M . j C . IT . Nornunton , P . M . ; Orrcll . G irdon , Hodgson , Muir , Noar , M ittram , Nuttall , and W . Taylor . In the absence of Bro . VV . G . Bagnall , VV . M ., through illness , Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , the senior P . M . present ,

presided over the meeting . The I . P . M ., Bro . S . Bramwell , being abroad , his place was taken by Bro . T . Shorrock , P . M ., while the post of I . G . ( Bro . J . Ilinchcliff , ill ) was filled by Bro . T . Sawer , P . M . After confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , and the reading of one of the antient charges , the lodge was advanced to the Third D . 'gree , when liro . Mullock ,

P . M ., eve , took the chair of VV . M . Ihe only business d ic was the traditional History , & c , which Bro . Mullock communicated to Bros . Noar and Mottram , supplementing it with the charge after raising . After refreshment the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Mullock , P . M ., & c , proposed " The Health of Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., acting W . M ., " who by

coincidence had that day attained his silver wedding in Freemasonry , for it was just 25 years ago since he had espoused a lot of brothers on his initiation . Since that day he believed that Bro . Eldershaw had only missed one attendance ( which must be a record not often beaten ) , and had filled the usual routine of offices , having passed through the chair in 1 S 7 S .

Bro . Eldershaw , in reply , referred to the many changes which he had witnessed ; most of those who were members when he joined were now no longer with them , and many had joined the great majority . He had been the means of introducing at least 25 new members to the lodge , several of whom had since passed the chair of K . S . He took a

great interest in the lodge and hoped to do so tor some years to come . Bros . Shorrock and Maxfield contributed greatly with songs and music to the harmony of the evening . It was mentioned that the D . C . ( Bro . J . Cliffe , P . M . ) , and the Tyler , had each accepted the offer of Prov . Grand honours , and the same would be conferred on them at the forthcoming meeting at Rochdale .

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TWICKENHAM . Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th ult . Among those present were Comps . VV . Fisher , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj ., M . E . Z . ; H . Higgins , P . / .., P . P . G . D . C , as H . j R . Poore , J . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., D . G . D . C . j S . C . Robinson , P . S . ; C . H . Kohler , LP . / ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Dr . J . B . Ryley , P . Z ., P . P . C . J . ; and G . L . Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . Comp . Everett , P . G . Treas .,

was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on ibehalf of Bro . Burridge , P . M ., and it proving to be unanimous he was duly exalted to the Degree of a R . A . M ., the ceremony being well performed . The election of Principals and officers for the ensuing year resulted as follo . vs : Comps . VV . Fisher , M . E . Z . ; R . Poore , II . ; Kirkland , J . ;

Capt . Walls , S . E . ; Robinson , S . N . ; E . II . Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . j A . Wells , P . S . j G . S . Daunt ™ , ist A . S . j J . Masters , 2 nd A . S . j Burridge , D . C . j and Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the M . E . Z . and a jewel voted to him . Comps . C IT . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; W . H . Matthews , P . Z . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., P . G . S . E . ; and others sent apologies for non-attendance . Previous to the chapter being closed the M . E . Z . moved , which was seconded hy Comp . Dr . Ryley , P . / ..

and carried unanimously , "that the chapter desires to convey lo Comp . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., S . E ., its hearty congratulations on the office recently conferred upon him in Grand Chapter by the M . E . G . Z ., viz ., that of Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies , and trusts that he may live many years to enjoy the distinction . " A banquet followed , Comp . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Comp . Dr . Ryley , P . P . G . J ., for "The Provincial Grand 0 , II : er . { . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

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Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 4 . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 2 Sth ult . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . E . VV . Lewcock ( Grand Steward designate ) , assisted by Bros . Henry Lovegrove , P . G . L of W . j Chas . Pulman , P . G . I . G . j J .- H . Shilcock , P . P . O . ; and others . The VV . M . elect having

sent in his resignation of the lodge , the VV . M . invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . F . A . Powell , S . W . ; John Smith , J . W . ; W . H . Bolt , M . O . ; C . IT . Everett , S . O . ; F . VV . Bate , J . O . ; Henry Lovegrove , Treas . ; Charles Pulman , Sec ; Alfred Lowe , R . of M . j lames Reid , S . D . j T . VV . Lightfoot , J . D . ; W . F . Bates , " P . M ., I . G . ( j > ro tem . ); C . J . Axford , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Read ,