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REPORTS OF MASONIC MF . ETI _ OSCraft Masonry ' Royal Arch 3 Knights Templar 3 Obituary- ; 3 ODen intr of thc New Masonic Hall at Kidderminster
Lodge of Benevolence - 5 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 5 The Old Year 6 1850 and 1 SS 0 _ j ! Ui iformity of Ritual » A Mingled Yarn " The Grand Secretaryship 1 L ndcombe House 7
_ u _ i __ i ! ' 0 _ r > - ___ : — Unifotmity of Ritual 7 The Hoys' School and Bro S . B . Wilson 7 Tlie Royal Masonic Pupils'Assistance _' und .... _ 7 Bonk of Constitutions 7 Reviews 7
Masonic Notes and Queries 7 Inmguration of the Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter , No . 73 S 8 Masonic Benevolence in 1 S 70 S Consecration of the Tenterden Mark Lodge , No . 251 S Masonic and General Tidings 9 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 0 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv „ v ., vi .
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Craft ftfasonry . ROYAL SA ^ OY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The regular meeting of this rapidly progressing lodge took place at Ashley's Hotel , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , the 23 th ult ., Bro . J . Willing , I . P . M . and Trca * ., in tlie chair , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Douglass , owing to his professional engagements . There were also present Bros . Jones , J . W ., as S . W . ; Sillis , Org ., as J . W . ;
VV . M . Stiles , Sec . ; Cook , J . D ., as S . D . ; J . C . Smith , as J . D . ; R . Lloyd , as I . G . ; Redstone , Hoarc , Ellis , Hare , Dickey , Hone , Jagels , Cole , Woods , Gray , H . Ellis , Ramsden , Wheeler , W . Bryant , Perugia , Michel ! , and others . Bro . Edmonds visitor . The business consisted in raising Bros . H . Dickey , H . Hoare . and VV . Redstone ; passing Bros . J . N . Hare , T . H . Ellis , J . Gray , and J . Hone ; the
balloting for and initiating of Messrs . G . C . R . Perugia , Walter Bryant , and George Ellis . Bro . Richard Michell was elected as a joining member . Several names of gentlemen were given in for initiation , and the brethren adjourned to light refreshments . During the course of the evening , which was devoted to Masonic toasts , interspersed with some excellent singing , the acting W . M . alluded to
the fact of neatly forty brethren being present , in spite of the inclement weather , and the notice on the summons " no banquet , " proving the members of the Royal Savoy Lodge were not merely brethren of the so-called F mrth Degree . The initiates responding to their health ueing given , announced their determined intention to qualify themselves at their quickest for the Master ' s chair . Bro .
Michell ( thc proprietor cf Ashley's Hotel ) , in acknowledg . ing the proposal of his health , remarked that during his illness he might have caused some want of attention—( no , no)—but his heartiest good wishes were with the lodge , and having had many opportunities of witnessing the working and harmony of the lodge he felt proud to
join it , and he further trusted , by his future endeavours to please the members , to prove his gratitude for unanimously electing him . A very pleasant evening was spent , the worthy Secretary , Bro . VV . M . Stiles , W . M . of the King ' s Cross Lodge , being indefatigable in his exertions to make the brethren comfortable . The lodge was then adjourned .
GATESHEAD . —Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . — The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., at 34 , Denmark-street j Bros . R . Whitfield , W . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ; Jos . Cook , as J . W . ; Edwd . LiHdcll , Sec . ; E . W . Middlemast , S . D . ; J . W . A . Boyatt , as J . D . ; Jas . Bnyatt , I . G . ; Jas . Mclntyre , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; Robt . Kerry , Org . ; Michael Corbett , I . P . M . ; John E .
Robson , and Jamts McCullocli , M . J . VVheatley , Jacob Matthews , Wm . M . Pybus , Edwd . Shcwbrooks , Thos . law , T . E . Brigham , Wm . Dalrymple , W . Richardson , Wm . Daglish , Wm . Leach . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; Geo . Hardy , W . M . 1645 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 481 ; Wm . Eckford , J . W . 1 C 43 ; and others . The lodge was opened shortly after sevtn p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro .
Robt . Whitfield , assisted by the officers and brethren as mentioned above . The ballot was taken for Bros . George Frederick Westmacott , of Hengist Lodge , No . 195 , and William Henry Dunn , of St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 , proposed at the last regular meeting , when both brethren were duly elected as subscribing members . Bros . Wm . Dalrymple and Wm . Leach were examined as to their
proficiency in thc First Degree ; they received the test of merit , and retired for preparation . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Wm . M . Pybus anil Edwd . Shewbrooks were duly examined and received the test of merit . Bros . Dalrymple and Leach were readmitted , and passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M . The S . W . explained the working tools . The
lodge was afterwards opened in the Third Degree , when Bros . Wm . M . Pybus and Edwd , Shewbrooks were readmitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., who also explained the Tracing Board . The working tools were given by the S . W . The lodge was closed in the respective Degrees , and remained open in the First , and after some routine business was
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finished , was duly closed after the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of thc visiting brethren . An adjournment was made for refreshment , and a pleasant evening was closed with harmony . "WOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . — The brethren of this lndge celebrated their Installation Festival and the Anniversary of St . John the Evangelist
on the 27 th ult ., when there was a most successful and pleasant meeting . The lodge opened about 3 . 30 . The presence book was signed by Bros . W . P . T . Phillips , P . M ., as W . M . ; F . Whigstock , S . W ., the W . M . elect ; E . St . G . Cobbold , J . W . ; B . D . Gall , Treas . ; R . Allen , S . D . ; J Stidolph , Sec . ; Past Masters A . Barnes , B . Gall , T . Grimwood , W . Roe , J . Cana Fisk , F . A . Kent , G . Freeman ,
E . R . Wood , and W . A . Hessey . The visitors were Bros . W . Clarke , P . G . D . C , P . M ., British Union , 114 ( Installation Master ); T . J . Wentworth , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., St . Lukes , 225 ; W . G . Cunnold , W . M . 225 ; G . Abbott , P . P . G . S . B ., S . D ., 225 ; C . Kent , J . D ., Prince of Wales , 959-, D . D . Steele , 959 ; J . R . Senton , 225 . The lodge having been regularly opened in the Three Degrees by
Bro . Phillips , the Installing Master assumed the chair . Bro . Whigstock was then presented , and having given assent to the ancient charges , all brethren below the chair left . The installation ceremony was then performed by Bro . Clarke in a most efficient and impressive style . The brethren having been re-admitted , the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in regular form . The W . M .
invested his officers as follows : —Bros . E . St . G . Cobbold , S . W . ; W . P . Phillips , J . W . ( Bro . W . P . T . Phillips being invested for him in his unavoidable absence ); B . D . Gall , Treas . ; Wilmshursr , Sec . ( Bro . J . Stidolph , being invested in Bro . Wilmsliurst's absence through illness ) ; E . R . Wood , S . D . ; F . A . Kent , J . D . ; B . Gall , D . C ; J . Cana risk , I . G . ; G . Hall , Tyler ; B . D . Gall ,
G . Freeman , and R . Allen , Stewards . The Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . A . Tighe Gregory , and the Organist , Bro . J . Stidolph , were re-appointed at the last meeting of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . W . P . T . Phillips , seconded by Bro . B . Gall , a resolution was passed that the usual subscription of the lodge to the Masonic Girls' School should be placed on Bro . Clarke ' s list , and the lodge
closed . The brethren then adjourned to She Bull Hotel , where a splendid banquet was prepared by Bro . J . Gront . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . The W . M ., in responding ' to the toast of hifhealth , heartily thanked the brethren for the high honour which had been conferred upon him . He alluded to the responsibilities thrown upon him , and said he would do all he could for the welfare of
the lodge . He reminded his officers of the importance of the punctual performance of their duties , and said he relied with confidence upon their co-operation and support at all times . Bro . W . Clarke proposed "The Masonic Charities , " earnestly urging upon his hearers the claims of all the three great Charities upon the entire Masonic brotherhood . The musical portion of the programme was efficiently carried out by Bros . Abbott , Grayston , and Steele , Bro . J . Stidolph accompanying on the pianoforte .
MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and highlyesteemed lodge took place on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . A regretable circumstance in connection with this meeting was the absence through illness of thc W . M ., Brj . John Roberts . Bro . Roberts had , like many others , fallen a victim to the
murky humid atmosphere of this city , and was compelled to keep his bed . There is no question that his absence was much lamented by a large majority of the members present , and wc should think no one regretted it more than himself , and we are quite certain that nothing short of the most stringent orders from his medical adviser would have prevented his putting in an appearance , and
we believe we are correct in stating that this was the second time only that Bro . Roberts had been absent from his lodge , and as no one could possibly have the interest of the lodge at heart more than he has , it must have been painful indeed to him to be absent on such an auspicious occasion . A pleasurable surprise to all was the presence of Bro . H . T . Robberds , P . G , Org ., after his long and
painful illness . Every one seemed delighted to see him again , and he received congratulations on all sides . The lod ^ e was opened in ancient form at 5 . 15 . There were present Bros . R . A . Eldershaw , acting VV . M . ; G . T . Mullock , S . W . ; VV . Bagnall , J . W . ; Rev . Phillip Hains , Chaplain ; John L . Hind , Treasurer ; R . L . Spencer , Secretary ; J . Sutcliffc , J . D . ; Alfred Humphreys , P . M . ;
J . Battye , P . M . ; R . Timperley , P . M . ; John Roger Lever , W . M . 317 ; M . Thomas , jun ., W . M . 350 ; Henry Paulden , Benjamin Taylor , John W . Harrop , P . D . Apostol ., John Cliff , Wm . A . Ashworth , J . Hurry , Thos . Fairrie , Edmund Orrell , and W . Deardcn . Visitors : Bros . G . F . East , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . of C . B . Lane . ; f . D . Hooper , P . M . 16 33 , P . P . G . D . E . Lane . ; H . Walley , W . M .
16 3 ; John W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . of Cer . ; J . L . Hine , P . P . G . ; John Ogdcn , ' 1357 ; R . Hartley , P . M . late 204 ; R . Randall , 853 , Cape of Good Hope ; A . B . Whittaker , 16 33 ; Thos . Schofield , P . M . 1187 ; F . W . Thompson , 1213 ; and R . R . I . isenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was next read and adopted . Bro . G . F . East then assumed the chair of K . S .,
and I . P . M . Eldershaw presented thc W . M . elect , Bro , G . T . Mullock . Bro . East , in his well-known able manner , duly installed Bro . Mullock as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . It would be invidious to praise Bro . East for the manner in which he performed this ceremony , as his abilities as Installing Master are so well-known throughout the province that there is no need to recapitulate or dwell upon them here . The newly-installed
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W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros , W . Bagnall , S . W . ; Thos . Fairrey , J . W . ; Rev . Phillip Hains , Chap . ( re-invested ); J . L . Hind , Treas . ( re-invested ); R . L . Spencer , Sec . ( re-invested ) ; Jno . Sutcliffe , S . D . ; Edmund Arrell , J . D . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . Sawer , I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; H . Paulden , J . Lawton , and W . Dearden , Stewards . At the conclusion of the installation
ceremony " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 40 . The brethren afterwards assembled to supper , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In response to the toast of "The Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . George Mellor , and the rest of the Provincial Present and Past Grand Officers . " Bro . J . L . Hine said
no doubt the Provincial Grand Officers had a great many pleasant as well as unpleasant duties to perform , but he was sure they took an equal delight in doing the one as the other . He thought the present Prov . Grand Officers were no exception to the rule , and he was sorry they were not present to reply for themselves , but , on their behalf , he would thank the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to the toast . Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., in
proposing the toast of the evening , viz ., " The W . M ., " said he did so with marked feelings of pain and pleasure , inasmuch as it would much better have been done justice to bv their I . P . M ., Bro . John Roberts , who , unfortunately , was prevented from being present through illness , a circumstance , he felt sure , that was much regretted by them all , and he trusted sincerely , and he was certain he was expressing the sentiments of the brethren also , that Bro . Roberts would soon be restored to health and be with
them again . With respect to Bro . Mullock , he was sure he would prove himself a most efficient W . M ., and well deserved the position he now occupied , and he would , therefore , conclude his remarks by asking the brethren to rise and drink Bro . Mullock ' s health . It is needless to say that the invitation was heartily responded to . The W . M ., in reply , said it was with feelings of heartfelt
gratitude that he returned Bro . Eldershaw thanks for proposing his health , and to the brethren for responding to it so warmly . He did not think he deserved such kindness , because he had not up to the present time done anything particularly great , but he would promise while in office to make them all as happy as possible . He had aspired to attain his present position , and ,
having attained it , he would endeavour to do his duty without fear of favour , and he trusted the Caledonian Lodge would not lose any of its lustre through him . He felt that in taking such a responsible position he should have important duties to perform , but he had very little fear of thc ordeal , provided the members of the lodge gave him their cordial support , and it was
probable that in following in the footsteps of so many experienced Past Masters the brethren might expect more from him than he was competent to perform , but he would do bis best for them , and since they had reposed such confidence in him as to elect him their W . M . he would do all that laid in his power to justify it Bro . J . L . Hind in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
G . F . East , " said that in his opinion Bro . East had certainly surpassed himself that day , and he knew of no brother in the province who could equal him in performing this ceremony . He assured Bro . East that they all appreciated his valuable services and kindness in coming forward , as he was ever ready to do , and had done on many occasions , and he did not hesitate to say that as an Installing
Master Bro . East was second to none , and he was sure the brethren were all very much obliged to him , and he asked them to drink his health in a bumper . The toast was drank , and Masonic fire given in honour of Bro . East . The Installing Master , in reply , thanked them for their kind expressions of feeling , and Bro . Hind for the flattering- manner in which he had proposed his health . He
was well paid if he had given satisfaction to them , and it was a great pleasure indeed to do what he could at all times for the Caledonian Lodge , and in fact for any lodge wtere Masonry was concerned . The Caledonian Lodge had changed in many ways since he first knew it , when the number of brethren was something like 150 , and Bro . Hind he recognised as one of its oldest members . There
was no doubt in his opinion that the influence of the Caledonian Lodge had spread all over the province , and many branches had sprung from it , and were flourishing at the present time . He trusted the present W . M . would work in harmony and concert with his officers , and that he would have a most successful year of office . The toast
of " The Past Masters , " " The Newly-invested Officers , " and others were afterwards given , and a most successful meeting terminated at eleven o ' clock . Since the meeting was held we have had the pleasure of meeting the I . P . M ., Bro . Roberts , and are happy to state that his health has much improved , and that he is able to attend to his business .
BRIXHAM . —True Love and Unity Lodge ( No . 248 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . William Chas . Gregory , W . M . ; H . ColvM , S . W . ; G . C . Searle , J . W . ; T . W . Baddelley , Chap ; S . Wooley , Treas . ; James Crauford , Sec . ; George Cole , S . D . ; R . Stephens , J . D . j Chas . James , I . G . ; Samuel Clarke , Tyler ; J . W .
Howard , P . M . ; R . McLean , P . M . ; W . Brown , P . M . ; S . B . Colston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks . ; J . Hammuck , P . M ., George Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . Cole , T . Pelve , W . Elliott , R . Gregory , H . J . Halswell , J . Lavis , J . Steer , W . Salisbury , and J . S . James . Visitors : Bros . S . T . Dugdall , 710 , and H . Winsor , 707 . Bro . S . Wooley , the
W . M . elect , was installed by W . Bro . S . B . Colston , P . P . G . S . Wks ., assisted by the then W . M ., Bro . W . C . Gregory , and W . Bro . J . Hammuk , P . M . ; after which the following officers were appointed : Bros , Thos . Williams , S . W . ; Chris . James , J . W . ; James Crauford , Treasurer ; G . C , Searle , W . M . 710 , Sec . ; H . Gillard , S . D . ; R *
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
REPORTS OF MASONIC MF . ETI _ OSCraft Masonry ' Royal Arch 3 Knights Templar 3 Obituary- ; 3 ODen intr of thc New Masonic Hall at Kidderminster
Lodge of Benevolence - 5 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 5 The Old Year 6 1850 and 1 SS 0 _ j ! Ui iformity of Ritual » A Mingled Yarn " The Grand Secretaryship 1 L ndcombe House 7
_ u _ i __ i ! ' 0 _ r > - ___ : — Unifotmity of Ritual 7 The Hoys' School and Bro S . B . Wilson 7 Tlie Royal Masonic Pupils'Assistance _' und .... _ 7 Bonk of Constitutions 7 Reviews 7
Masonic Notes and Queries 7 Inmguration of the Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter , No . 73 S 8 Masonic Benevolence in 1 S 70 S Consecration of the Tenterden Mark Lodge , No . 251 S Masonic and General Tidings 9 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 0 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv „ v ., vi .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by Six o ' clock p . m ., on Wednesdays .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ftfasonry . ROYAL SA ^ OY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The regular meeting of this rapidly progressing lodge took place at Ashley's Hotel , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , the 23 th ult ., Bro . J . Willing , I . P . M . and Trca * ., in tlie chair , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Douglass , owing to his professional engagements . There were also present Bros . Jones , J . W ., as S . W . ; Sillis , Org ., as J . W . ;
VV . M . Stiles , Sec . ; Cook , J . D ., as S . D . ; J . C . Smith , as J . D . ; R . Lloyd , as I . G . ; Redstone , Hoarc , Ellis , Hare , Dickey , Hone , Jagels , Cole , Woods , Gray , H . Ellis , Ramsden , Wheeler , W . Bryant , Perugia , Michel ! , and others . Bro . Edmonds visitor . The business consisted in raising Bros . H . Dickey , H . Hoare . and VV . Redstone ; passing Bros . J . N . Hare , T . H . Ellis , J . Gray , and J . Hone ; the
balloting for and initiating of Messrs . G . C . R . Perugia , Walter Bryant , and George Ellis . Bro . Richard Michell was elected as a joining member . Several names of gentlemen were given in for initiation , and the brethren adjourned to light refreshments . During the course of the evening , which was devoted to Masonic toasts , interspersed with some excellent singing , the acting W . M . alluded to
the fact of neatly forty brethren being present , in spite of the inclement weather , and the notice on the summons " no banquet , " proving the members of the Royal Savoy Lodge were not merely brethren of the so-called F mrth Degree . The initiates responding to their health ueing given , announced their determined intention to qualify themselves at their quickest for the Master ' s chair . Bro .
Michell ( thc proprietor cf Ashley's Hotel ) , in acknowledg . ing the proposal of his health , remarked that during his illness he might have caused some want of attention—( no , no)—but his heartiest good wishes were with the lodge , and having had many opportunities of witnessing the working and harmony of the lodge he felt proud to
join it , and he further trusted , by his future endeavours to please the members , to prove his gratitude for unanimously electing him . A very pleasant evening was spent , the worthy Secretary , Bro . VV . M . Stiles , W . M . of the King ' s Cross Lodge , being indefatigable in his exertions to make the brethren comfortable . The lodge was then adjourned .
GATESHEAD . —Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . — The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., at 34 , Denmark-street j Bros . R . Whitfield , W . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ; Jos . Cook , as J . W . ; Edwd . LiHdcll , Sec . ; E . W . Middlemast , S . D . ; J . W . A . Boyatt , as J . D . ; Jas . Bnyatt , I . G . ; Jas . Mclntyre , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; Robt . Kerry , Org . ; Michael Corbett , I . P . M . ; John E .
Robson , and Jamts McCullocli , M . J . VVheatley , Jacob Matthews , Wm . M . Pybus , Edwd . Shcwbrooks , Thos . law , T . E . Brigham , Wm . Dalrymple , W . Richardson , Wm . Daglish , Wm . Leach . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; Geo . Hardy , W . M . 1645 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 481 ; Wm . Eckford , J . W . 1 C 43 ; and others . The lodge was opened shortly after sevtn p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro .
Robt . Whitfield , assisted by the officers and brethren as mentioned above . The ballot was taken for Bros . George Frederick Westmacott , of Hengist Lodge , No . 195 , and William Henry Dunn , of St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 , proposed at the last regular meeting , when both brethren were duly elected as subscribing members . Bros . Wm . Dalrymple and Wm . Leach were examined as to their
proficiency in thc First Degree ; they received the test of merit , and retired for preparation . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Wm . M . Pybus anil Edwd . Shewbrooks were duly examined and received the test of merit . Bros . Dalrymple and Leach were readmitted , and passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M . The S . W . explained the working tools . The
lodge was afterwards opened in the Third Degree , when Bros . Wm . M . Pybus and Edwd , Shewbrooks were readmitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., who also explained the Tracing Board . The working tools were given by the S . W . The lodge was closed in the respective Degrees , and remained open in the First , and after some routine business was
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finished , was duly closed after the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of thc visiting brethren . An adjournment was made for refreshment , and a pleasant evening was closed with harmony . "WOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . — The brethren of this lndge celebrated their Installation Festival and the Anniversary of St . John the Evangelist
on the 27 th ult ., when there was a most successful and pleasant meeting . The lodge opened about 3 . 30 . The presence book was signed by Bros . W . P . T . Phillips , P . M ., as W . M . ; F . Whigstock , S . W ., the W . M . elect ; E . St . G . Cobbold , J . W . ; B . D . Gall , Treas . ; R . Allen , S . D . ; J Stidolph , Sec . ; Past Masters A . Barnes , B . Gall , T . Grimwood , W . Roe , J . Cana Fisk , F . A . Kent , G . Freeman ,
E . R . Wood , and W . A . Hessey . The visitors were Bros . W . Clarke , P . G . D . C , P . M ., British Union , 114 ( Installation Master ); T . J . Wentworth , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., St . Lukes , 225 ; W . G . Cunnold , W . M . 225 ; G . Abbott , P . P . G . S . B ., S . D ., 225 ; C . Kent , J . D ., Prince of Wales , 959-, D . D . Steele , 959 ; J . R . Senton , 225 . The lodge having been regularly opened in the Three Degrees by
Bro . Phillips , the Installing Master assumed the chair . Bro . Whigstock was then presented , and having given assent to the ancient charges , all brethren below the chair left . The installation ceremony was then performed by Bro . Clarke in a most efficient and impressive style . The brethren having been re-admitted , the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in regular form . The W . M .
invested his officers as follows : —Bros . E . St . G . Cobbold , S . W . ; W . P . Phillips , J . W . ( Bro . W . P . T . Phillips being invested for him in his unavoidable absence ); B . D . Gall , Treas . ; Wilmshursr , Sec . ( Bro . J . Stidolph , being invested in Bro . Wilmsliurst's absence through illness ) ; E . R . Wood , S . D . ; F . A . Kent , J . D . ; B . Gall , D . C ; J . Cana risk , I . G . ; G . Hall , Tyler ; B . D . Gall ,
G . Freeman , and R . Allen , Stewards . The Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . A . Tighe Gregory , and the Organist , Bro . J . Stidolph , were re-appointed at the last meeting of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . W . P . T . Phillips , seconded by Bro . B . Gall , a resolution was passed that the usual subscription of the lodge to the Masonic Girls' School should be placed on Bro . Clarke ' s list , and the lodge
closed . The brethren then adjourned to She Bull Hotel , where a splendid banquet was prepared by Bro . J . Gront . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . The W . M ., in responding ' to the toast of hifhealth , heartily thanked the brethren for the high honour which had been conferred upon him . He alluded to the responsibilities thrown upon him , and said he would do all he could for the welfare of
the lodge . He reminded his officers of the importance of the punctual performance of their duties , and said he relied with confidence upon their co-operation and support at all times . Bro . W . Clarke proposed "The Masonic Charities , " earnestly urging upon his hearers the claims of all the three great Charities upon the entire Masonic brotherhood . The musical portion of the programme was efficiently carried out by Bros . Abbott , Grayston , and Steele , Bro . J . Stidolph accompanying on the pianoforte .
MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and highlyesteemed lodge took place on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . A regretable circumstance in connection with this meeting was the absence through illness of thc W . M ., Brj . John Roberts . Bro . Roberts had , like many others , fallen a victim to the
murky humid atmosphere of this city , and was compelled to keep his bed . There is no question that his absence was much lamented by a large majority of the members present , and wc should think no one regretted it more than himself , and we are quite certain that nothing short of the most stringent orders from his medical adviser would have prevented his putting in an appearance , and
we believe we are correct in stating that this was the second time only that Bro . Roberts had been absent from his lodge , and as no one could possibly have the interest of the lodge at heart more than he has , it must have been painful indeed to him to be absent on such an auspicious occasion . A pleasurable surprise to all was the presence of Bro . H . T . Robberds , P . G , Org ., after his long and
painful illness . Every one seemed delighted to see him again , and he received congratulations on all sides . The lod ^ e was opened in ancient form at 5 . 15 . There were present Bros . R . A . Eldershaw , acting VV . M . ; G . T . Mullock , S . W . ; VV . Bagnall , J . W . ; Rev . Phillip Hains , Chaplain ; John L . Hind , Treasurer ; R . L . Spencer , Secretary ; J . Sutcliffc , J . D . ; Alfred Humphreys , P . M . ;
J . Battye , P . M . ; R . Timperley , P . M . ; John Roger Lever , W . M . 317 ; M . Thomas , jun ., W . M . 350 ; Henry Paulden , Benjamin Taylor , John W . Harrop , P . D . Apostol ., John Cliff , Wm . A . Ashworth , J . Hurry , Thos . Fairrie , Edmund Orrell , and W . Deardcn . Visitors : Bros . G . F . East , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . of C . B . Lane . ; f . D . Hooper , P . M . 16 33 , P . P . G . D . E . Lane . ; H . Walley , W . M .
16 3 ; John W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . of Cer . ; J . L . Hine , P . P . G . ; John Ogdcn , ' 1357 ; R . Hartley , P . M . late 204 ; R . Randall , 853 , Cape of Good Hope ; A . B . Whittaker , 16 33 ; Thos . Schofield , P . M . 1187 ; F . W . Thompson , 1213 ; and R . R . I . isenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was next read and adopted . Bro . G . F . East then assumed the chair of K . S .,
and I . P . M . Eldershaw presented thc W . M . elect , Bro , G . T . Mullock . Bro . East , in his well-known able manner , duly installed Bro . Mullock as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . It would be invidious to praise Bro . East for the manner in which he performed this ceremony , as his abilities as Installing Master are so well-known throughout the province that there is no need to recapitulate or dwell upon them here . The newly-installed
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W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros , W . Bagnall , S . W . ; Thos . Fairrey , J . W . ; Rev . Phillip Hains , Chap . ( re-invested ); J . L . Hind , Treas . ( re-invested ); R . L . Spencer , Sec . ( re-invested ) ; Jno . Sutcliffe , S . D . ; Edmund Arrell , J . D . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . Sawer , I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; H . Paulden , J . Lawton , and W . Dearden , Stewards . At the conclusion of the installation
ceremony " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 40 . The brethren afterwards assembled to supper , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In response to the toast of "The Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . George Mellor , and the rest of the Provincial Present and Past Grand Officers . " Bro . J . L . Hine said
no doubt the Provincial Grand Officers had a great many pleasant as well as unpleasant duties to perform , but he was sure they took an equal delight in doing the one as the other . He thought the present Prov . Grand Officers were no exception to the rule , and he was sorry they were not present to reply for themselves , but , on their behalf , he would thank the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to the toast . Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., in
proposing the toast of the evening , viz ., " The W . M ., " said he did so with marked feelings of pain and pleasure , inasmuch as it would much better have been done justice to bv their I . P . M ., Bro . John Roberts , who , unfortunately , was prevented from being present through illness , a circumstance , he felt sure , that was much regretted by them all , and he trusted sincerely , and he was certain he was expressing the sentiments of the brethren also , that Bro . Roberts would soon be restored to health and be with
them again . With respect to Bro . Mullock , he was sure he would prove himself a most efficient W . M ., and well deserved the position he now occupied , and he would , therefore , conclude his remarks by asking the brethren to rise and drink Bro . Mullock ' s health . It is needless to say that the invitation was heartily responded to . The W . M ., in reply , said it was with feelings of heartfelt
gratitude that he returned Bro . Eldershaw thanks for proposing his health , and to the brethren for responding to it so warmly . He did not think he deserved such kindness , because he had not up to the present time done anything particularly great , but he would promise while in office to make them all as happy as possible . He had aspired to attain his present position , and ,
having attained it , he would endeavour to do his duty without fear of favour , and he trusted the Caledonian Lodge would not lose any of its lustre through him . He felt that in taking such a responsible position he should have important duties to perform , but he had very little fear of thc ordeal , provided the members of the lodge gave him their cordial support , and it was
probable that in following in the footsteps of so many experienced Past Masters the brethren might expect more from him than he was competent to perform , but he would do bis best for them , and since they had reposed such confidence in him as to elect him their W . M . he would do all that laid in his power to justify it Bro . J . L . Hind in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
G . F . East , " said that in his opinion Bro . East had certainly surpassed himself that day , and he knew of no brother in the province who could equal him in performing this ceremony . He assured Bro . East that they all appreciated his valuable services and kindness in coming forward , as he was ever ready to do , and had done on many occasions , and he did not hesitate to say that as an Installing
Master Bro . East was second to none , and he was sure the brethren were all very much obliged to him , and he asked them to drink his health in a bumper . The toast was drank , and Masonic fire given in honour of Bro . East . The Installing Master , in reply , thanked them for their kind expressions of feeling , and Bro . Hind for the flattering- manner in which he had proposed his health . He
was well paid if he had given satisfaction to them , and it was a great pleasure indeed to do what he could at all times for the Caledonian Lodge , and in fact for any lodge wtere Masonry was concerned . The Caledonian Lodge had changed in many ways since he first knew it , when the number of brethren was something like 150 , and Bro . Hind he recognised as one of its oldest members . There
was no doubt in his opinion that the influence of the Caledonian Lodge had spread all over the province , and many branches had sprung from it , and were flourishing at the present time . He trusted the present W . M . would work in harmony and concert with his officers , and that he would have a most successful year of office . The toast
of " The Past Masters , " " The Newly-invested Officers , " and others were afterwards given , and a most successful meeting terminated at eleven o ' clock . Since the meeting was held we have had the pleasure of meeting the I . P . M ., Bro . Roberts , and are happy to state that his health has much improved , and that he is able to attend to his business .
BRIXHAM . —True Love and Unity Lodge ( No . 248 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . William Chas . Gregory , W . M . ; H . ColvM , S . W . ; G . C . Searle , J . W . ; T . W . Baddelley , Chap ; S . Wooley , Treas . ; James Crauford , Sec . ; George Cole , S . D . ; R . Stephens , J . D . j Chas . James , I . G . ; Samuel Clarke , Tyler ; J . W .
Howard , P . M . ; R . McLean , P . M . ; W . Brown , P . M . ; S . B . Colston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks . ; J . Hammuck , P . M ., George Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . Cole , T . Pelve , W . Elliott , R . Gregory , H . J . Halswell , J . Lavis , J . Steer , W . Salisbury , and J . S . James . Visitors : Bros . S . T . Dugdall , 710 , and H . Winsor , 707 . Bro . S . Wooley , the
W . M . elect , was installed by W . Bro . S . B . Colston , P . P . G . S . Wks ., assisted by the then W . M ., Bro . W . C . Gregory , and W . Bro . J . Hammuk , P . M . ; after which the following officers were appointed : Bros , Thos . Williams , S . W . ; Chris . James , J . W . ; James Crauford , Treasurer ; G . C , Searle , W . M . 710 , Sec . ; H . Gillard , S . D . ; R *