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its consecration . In proposing " The Health of the Initiate , " the W . M . took occasion to mention the fact , that their newly admitted brother was the Assistant Secretary to the " Home for Little Boys , " and as Freemasonry was one of the greatest charitable institutions in the world , Bro . Ti' . by , in consequence of his connection with a very useful charity , would be doubly welcome to the Craft . He
was also organist to the parish church , and as parish men and brothers they gave him a most cordial greeting . This toast having been warmly received , the Initiate responded by stating that he had experienced great pleasure that evening by being admitted one of their distinguished body . He had always taken a great interest in reading of their great benevolent institutions , and as he was
connected with one of the charities of the Metropolis , he had thought that he ought to become a member of so good a society . 'The I . P . M ., in giving "The Health of theW . M ., " said that No . 1589 , as a representative lodge , would for years to come be governed by brothers who had held , or were holding , office in the parish , namely , churchwardens , overseers , Common Cou ' ncilmen , and others . They had the
vestry clerk for a Secretary , and long might he continue to hold that position . The health tf the W . M . needed no recommendation from him to make it welcome amongst them . In concluding , he said that if he were to speak for an hour he could not say more than this , " that the good Masonic barque St . Dunstan was fairly launched , and with Bro . Wcllsman at the helm it was impossible for it to
founder . " The W . M ., in reply , said that he was vtry delighted at the welcome that they had given him that evening , and if at the end of his year he should have done as well as the I . P . M . had presaged for him , he should be happy indeed . In the course of his speech he said that when he became Master of his mother lodge he thought that a very proud moment , but in being the second Master
and a founder of No . 1589 , which bids fair to become a most powerful lodge , he felt even greater satisfaction . In proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " the W . M . said that Bro . Dwarber had had an anxious and onerous year of office , becau-e he had been a " continual woiker . " Those that had had the pleasure of seeing the I . P . M . do the installation work in the lodge that day must have been
astonished . Personally he felt under great obligations to him , and he should endeavour to emulate his example in the chair . In conclusion , he presented Bro . Dwarber with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , with a hope that he might live many years to wear it in the lodge he had ruled so well . The device in gold represents St . Dunstan in full episcopal attire , " with mitre and ring , pastoral staff ,
and all that sort of thing , " and is suitably inscribed . The I . P . M ., in the course of an excellent and feeling speech , said he did not know whether he had deserved all the kind encomiums that had been passed upon him that evening by the W . M . He had been rr any years connected with the parish , and he believed he had done good suit and service in it . He was proud of St . Dunstan ' s , because
it was the first parifh in the City of London , and he was of opinion that in a very short time their local lodge would be the chief representative lodge in the metiopolis ; and in concluding his address he said he should ever regard his Mastership of No . 1589 as one of the most agreeable episodes of his life . " The Health of the Visitors " followed . In proposing this the W . M . said it was a sign
that they were going on well when they were favoured on that occasion by so many visiting brethren . It was a good old custom of the Masonic fraternity to entertain visitors , because it was pleasant for the members of the lodge to see them at their work , and afterwards to dispense its hospitality at the social board . They were favoured with the presence amongst them that evening of many
brcthien who had given up other Masonic engagements in order to be present , and he hoped that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . In conclusion , in the name of the lodge , he gave them all a hearty welcome , and that they , the members of No . 1589 , would be glad to see them again . This toast having been warmly received was acknowledged by several prominent visitors present . " The
Masonic Charities " came next , and the W . M ., in briefly introducing the toast , said that it was very gratifying for him as one of the Stewards to state that at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on the 12 th ult ., in round numbers , the sum of £ 12 , 800 had been collected . He coupled with the toast the names of two distinguished Secretaries o / the Masonic Charities present , namely , Bros .
Binckes and Terry . Bro . Binckes remarked , in speaking of the Charities gencially , that to put forth rival claims for the assistance of the benevolent on behalf of any particular Charity would be simply preposterous , and also to make comparisons between them would be invidious , because they were all worthy of support . The committees of the schools , however , wanted to raise money in order to
extend those excellent institutions , and thereby be enabled to give accommodation to 200 girls and 300 boys , instead of the limited number of recipients as now existed . There was an enormous increase in the Order , and consequently there would be a very great increase in the demands upon the resources of the Masonic institutions . They were all familiar with the expression "Move on , " and the cry in
Masonry now was , "Move en , " but they must not forget that progression has its drawbacks . Bro . Terry had been heard to say that " if there had been no old men and women there would have been no boys and girls , " and he ( Bro . Binckes ) was of opinion that " if there had been no boys and girls there would have been no old men and women . " In conclusion , he made a powerful appeal upon
behalf of the next festival of the Boys' School . Bro . Terry having also spoken at length upon the Charities , the W . M . proposed " The Officers , " which having been duly responded to , the proceedings shortly afterwards terminatcc ' . During the evening instrumental and vocal harmony was furnished by Bros . T . Lawler , sen . and jun ., Walls , Williams , and others . The next meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Friday in March ,
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WOOLWICH . — Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The winter banquet of the above distinguished lodge took place on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at Bro . Young ' s house , the King ' s Arms Hotel , Francis-street , upon which occasion upwards of a hundred of the members and visiting brethren assembled to do honour to the lodge , and to partake of the good things so liberally provided for them by
the worthy host . There had been , however , before the dinner business commenced , some good work done in lodge , which was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . Butt , at half-past four o ' clock sharp , the following officers being present beside the W . M .: —Bros . T . Ward , I . P . M . ; J . Rowland , P . M . ; W . Graham , P . M . ; G . D . Crawford , P . M . ; C . Hobson , P . M . ; E . Bowles , P . M . ; Waters , S . W . ; A .
Woodley , J . W . ; F . J . Dawson , Treas ., and P . M . ; J Henderson , Sec , and P . M . ; J . Warren , S . D . ; J . Wil kins , J . D . ; E . B . Hobson , I . G . ; W . McCoy , D . C . ; C Cooke , Org . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . The visitors comprised Bros . W . Weston , W . M . 153 6 ; J . J . Cantle , W . M . 144 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . 13 , ' and P . M . 15 ^ 6 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 1536 ; W . Gamble . S . W . 706 ; G . W .
Reed , S . W . 13 ; H . G . Picken , J . W . 153 6 ; T . D . Hayes , J . D . 913 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; D . Deeves , S . 1536 ; S . Long , 913 ; T . Huntley , 87 ; ' W . A . Watkins , 1536 ; J . Donnolly , 706 and 1536 ; G . A . Pilten , 91 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Messrs . J . T . Aldous , J . M . Larder , and another gentleman , whose name we could not gather , were , after
approval , duly initiated into Masonry . Bros . Ross and Hamilton were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Hill received the benefits of the Third , all three degrees being worked in such fashion as the Nelson Lodge is pre-eminent at , and most justly so . As there was nothing important before the lodge , it was duly closed , and the brethren sped away to dinner , to which they gave their " unadulterated
assurance , " and upon its discussion , the W . M ., in wellchosen sentences , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally responded to . Bro . Ward , in giving " The Health of the W . M ., " said they were all fully aware of the excellent manner in which their W . M . carried out the duties of his position , how he met their wishes , and conduced to their comforts . Every
arrangement he made was especially for their gratification , subject , of course , to the interest of the lodge . He ( the W . M . ) had now passed the meiidian of his day as head of the lodge , for when the W . M . of the lodge sat down , as head of it , at their winter banquet , he must feel that the time has arrived for him to think of his successor . But of one thing Bro . Butt might be assured , and that was , that when
he left that chair he would leave it with the good wishes of every member of the Nelson Lodge . Bro . Butt , in reply , thanked them for their cordial reception of his name . He knew that he had passed the meridian , but he trusted that under his guidance the good ship Nelson had passed all the shoals and quicksands in her way , and got safely into haven . He trusted for the remainder of his time to still
have their confidence and support , and they in return might depend upon his continued efforts for the success and prosperity of the lodge . " The Initiates" were then toasted , and returned thanks . " The Visitors " followed , and Bros . Cantle , Weston , Hayes , and Reed replied , the first advocating the principle of visiting lodges , as conducive to a better and uniform system of working ,
as well as gaining a knowledge of one another , which would be an impossibility without such a system . Bro . Weston said that seven years ago he received two degrees in the Nelson Lodge , and since that time he had always received the greatest courtesy and kindness , from the W . M . downwards , from all ; the tie of Masonry had made them friends , and he trusted that friendship
would long continue . Bro . Hayes made a few happy remarks , which were supplemented by Bro . Reed , and then the W . M . proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " and after passing many compliments on the senior P . M ., Bro . J . Rowland , presented him , in the name of the lodge , with his portrait , splendidly framed and mounted . The portrait is an enlarged photograph , beautifully coloured ,
showing cur esteemed brother in full Masonic clothing , with a Past Master's and R . A . jewel on his breast . Bro . Rowland , in reply , first thanked the W . M . and brethren for their honoured reception of the toast , and then proceeded to thank them individually for their magnificent testimonial , laying that such an one was usually only given to those who had served their countiy on the field
or in the senate , or to those illustrious in art or literature , but what had he done that he should be so honoured ?—merely his duty ; but he felt proud of it , not because of its mere value , but because he felt that it came to him with the good wishes of every one in the lodge . He regretted that he had neither parent , wife , nor child to share with him the pleasure and the honour of such a moment ,
but to the longest hour of his life he should feel it ; it would L » . treasured in his heart as a miser treasures his gold , the memory of that night would never pass away . He gave them his assurance of unfaltering fidelity , and in conclusion said—I trust that the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . will descend upon you all . From me , worshipful sir , and brethren , receive a deep and lasting debt
of gratitude and love . Several other toasts followed , Bro . Young being especially complimented for his splendid menu , and so the evening closed in harmony and good fellowship . LLA . NGEFNI . —Anglesey Lodge ( No . 1113 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 20 th ult ., at the Bull Hotel , Llangefni ,
Anglesey . It was expected that SirRichard-Bulkeley Williams , Bart ., the high sheriff of Anglesey , would be initiated , and a large number of brethren from nei ghbouring lodges attended in honour of the occasion . Much to their regret the worthy baronet was unable to attend . After the formal business , the brethren sat down to a splendid banquet provided by Bro . Crewdson . Bro . Evan Williams , W . M ., presided , and the attendance included Bros . Bulkeley
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Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . ; Capt . C . Hunter , D . G . M . of Aberdeenshire , P . S . G . W . of Greece ; W . L . Bankes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; P . C . Roden , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Sidney Boucher , W . M . 606 ( Carnarvon ) ; J . Jones , S . W . 1488 ; T . H . Warrington , S . W . 1113 ; J . Pritchard , J . W . ; Tegerin Hughes , S . D . ; G . Hughes , Sec ; T . L . Kyffin , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain ; F . Jones ( Bangor ) , J . Crewdson
J . Treweek , R . Rowlands , Robert Owen , R . F . Halahan , 606 , and others . DOVER . —Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —The installation of Bro . Henry M . Baker as W . M . for the ensuing year came off on Monday last at the Royal Hotel , Dover , and was altogether a great success , between 70 and 80 being present . Amongst those present were Bros .
G . Adamson , Sen ., P . M . 1208 , P . P . G . A . D . ; Popkiss , P . M . 1208 , P . G . A . D . ; Fuhr , P . M . 1208 , P . P . G . A . D . ; Smeeth , P . M . 1208 , Sec ; Holmes , S . W . 1208 ; G . Adamson , jun ., J . W . 1208 ; Fenn , S . D . 1208 ; Jacques , J . D . 1208 ; R . W . Philpott , I . G . 1208 ; Cullen , Tyler 1208 ; Bloomficld , Bray , Wright , Newing , Lester , and others . Visitors : Bros . T . B . W . Briggs , ss 8 ; Emerson , P . M . 1206 ,
P . P . G . J . W . ; Bird , P . M . 784 , P . G . S . W . ; Coram , P . M . 190 , P . P . G . P . ; Marshall , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wilson , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Cessford , P . M . 199 P . P . G . P . ; Page , W . M . 1209 , P . G . O . ; Sheppard . 1043 and 434 , P . D . G . S . D . Madras ; Dennc , P . M . 2091 Talyor , W . M . 1273 ; Hall , P . M . 31 ; Hayman , W . M 784 ; Crawford , W . M . 127 ; Turner , W . M . 1449 ; Hills
P . M . 1206 ; Woodruff , P . M . 1206 ; Baker , W . M . 1206 ; Ayling , W . M . 1096 ; Giles , W . M . 424 ; Field , S . W . 1436 ; Baker , S . 1206 ; Miskin , 972 ; Moulding , 942 ; Plant , S . W . 3 : ; Torkington , 1261 ; Watts , S . W . 1206 ; Langley , P . S . W . 784 ; Hathaway , J . D . 1206 ; Smith , J . D . 1096 ; Home , 1096 ; Duncan , 907 ; Jones , 588 ; Purcell , 434 ; Beecham . S . W . 723 ; Lukey , i 99 , -i Gorton ,
¦ 99 ; Igglesden , 1208 ; G . Smith , 199 ; Smith , 199 ; Oldfield , 1208 ; Birch , 199 , ; Elms , 199 ; Hurst , 35 ; Crossier , 1208 ; Walter , 1208 ; Whelch , 1208 ; Long , 1208 ; Twiggs , 1028 ; Watt , 1208 ; Hcarn , 199 ; Humphrey , 199 ; Benham , Biggs , and numerous brethren from other lodges . A sumptuous dinner was placed on the table by Bro . Oldfield . The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Bro . Plant , assisted by Bro . Moulding and Mr , Rhodes . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft ; " " The M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the Grand Officers ;" " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount
Holmesdale , M . P . ; " "The V . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Eastes ; and the Past and Present Provincial Officers . " Bro . Bird , in responding , regretted the absence of Bro . Eastes , which was owing to a somewhat severe indisposition . He ever displayed a readiness to meet the brethren in every part of the Province , and by the judicious care he displayed in
distributing the honours among the brethren , had won universally their confidence and respect . Bro . Smeeth in giving " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " spoke of his great popularity among the brethren ; his extraordinary perseverance and generosity , having , as Steward , on two occasions , to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , carried up nearly £ 500 , through which he had been awarded the
rare gift of a charity jewel , containing three bars . He sincerely hoped he might have a successful year of office . The toast was received with great applause , accompanied with musical honours . The Worshipful Master in responding said he was extremely thankful for the hearty reeeption given to him by the brethren , and they might depend that he would do all , he could during his year of office to
forward the welfare of the Corinthian Lodge . Bro . P . M . A damson then gave " The Health of the Installing Master , " who had performed the onerous duties falling upon him in a most masterly manner . Bro . Emmcrson was well known in the whole Province of Kent , and so highly regarded , that it was with extreme satisfaction they had met him on this and other occasions . The toast was very heartily
received , and Bro . Eramerson . in returning thanks , said that he had hoped to have the pleasure of installing his friend Bro . Baker in the chair , and he was sure that the great Masonic virtue of charity would find in the new W . M . a warm and earnest advocate . He trusted that his year of office would tend to promote harmony , and that he would cement the respect and affection of every brother of
the lodge . The W . M . submitted " The Health of the Visitors , " for whom Bro . Briggs responded . The other toasts were " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " and " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bros . Smeeth , Holmes , and Anderson responded . This concluded one of the most successful Masonic banquets held in the province for some time past .
BUXTON . —Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 12 3 S ) - — ' 1 ne regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., and was opened in due form . There were present : Bros . E . C . Milligan , W . M . ; E . J . Sykes , S . W . ; J . H . Lawson , J . W . ; A . A . Bagshawe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Chaplain ; Chas . Adams , Sec . ; Philip Le Gros , S . D . ; W . Boughen , J . D . ; Geo . Marsden , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Chas .
Wilkinson , I . G . ; George Goodwin and Charles Gwinnell , Stewards . Also Bros . Joseph Whalley , J . C . Hyde , W . C . Moore , Henry Wint , Joseph Mdrtin , Thos . Bragg , P . M ., & c , John Oram , William Lees , William Goodwin , and others . Among the visitors were : Bros . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire ; H . Turner , P . G . S . W . ; J . H . Sillitoc , P . M . 317 ; W .
Milligan , P . M . 887 ; J . S . Wright , P . M . 6 54 ; J . Holnett , P . M . 850 ; M . L . Simpson , P . M . 200 ; J . Hall , P . M . 210 ; P . Bramwell , W . M . 654 ; S . W . Ready , P . M . 654 ; G . Smedley , jun ., 424 ; G . Huggetts , W . M . 850 ; W . Wynne Jendwine , W . M . 081 ; L . F . Parkinson , 44 ; C . E . W . Ferguson , S . W . 6 54 ; Alfred H . Young , S . O . 148 ; W . N . Ivatts , S . W . 884 ; Ricardo Waitham , 853 ; J . Neale , 1 SSI ; and others . Bro . E . J . Sykes , the W . M . ' clect , was
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its consecration . In proposing " The Health of the Initiate , " the W . M . took occasion to mention the fact , that their newly admitted brother was the Assistant Secretary to the " Home for Little Boys , " and as Freemasonry was one of the greatest charitable institutions in the world , Bro . Ti' . by , in consequence of his connection with a very useful charity , would be doubly welcome to the Craft . He
was also organist to the parish church , and as parish men and brothers they gave him a most cordial greeting . This toast having been warmly received , the Initiate responded by stating that he had experienced great pleasure that evening by being admitted one of their distinguished body . He had always taken a great interest in reading of their great benevolent institutions , and as he was
connected with one of the charities of the Metropolis , he had thought that he ought to become a member of so good a society . 'The I . P . M ., in giving "The Health of theW . M ., " said that No . 1589 , as a representative lodge , would for years to come be governed by brothers who had held , or were holding , office in the parish , namely , churchwardens , overseers , Common Cou ' ncilmen , and others . They had the
vestry clerk for a Secretary , and long might he continue to hold that position . The health tf the W . M . needed no recommendation from him to make it welcome amongst them . In concluding , he said that if he were to speak for an hour he could not say more than this , " that the good Masonic barque St . Dunstan was fairly launched , and with Bro . Wcllsman at the helm it was impossible for it to
founder . " The W . M ., in reply , said that he was vtry delighted at the welcome that they had given him that evening , and if at the end of his year he should have done as well as the I . P . M . had presaged for him , he should be happy indeed . In the course of his speech he said that when he became Master of his mother lodge he thought that a very proud moment , but in being the second Master
and a founder of No . 1589 , which bids fair to become a most powerful lodge , he felt even greater satisfaction . In proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " the W . M . said that Bro . Dwarber had had an anxious and onerous year of office , becau-e he had been a " continual woiker . " Those that had had the pleasure of seeing the I . P . M . do the installation work in the lodge that day must have been
astonished . Personally he felt under great obligations to him , and he should endeavour to emulate his example in the chair . In conclusion , he presented Bro . Dwarber with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , with a hope that he might live many years to wear it in the lodge he had ruled so well . The device in gold represents St . Dunstan in full episcopal attire , " with mitre and ring , pastoral staff ,
and all that sort of thing , " and is suitably inscribed . The I . P . M ., in the course of an excellent and feeling speech , said he did not know whether he had deserved all the kind encomiums that had been passed upon him that evening by the W . M . He had been rr any years connected with the parish , and he believed he had done good suit and service in it . He was proud of St . Dunstan ' s , because
it was the first parifh in the City of London , and he was of opinion that in a very short time their local lodge would be the chief representative lodge in the metiopolis ; and in concluding his address he said he should ever regard his Mastership of No . 1589 as one of the most agreeable episodes of his life . " The Health of the Visitors " followed . In proposing this the W . M . said it was a sign
that they were going on well when they were favoured on that occasion by so many visiting brethren . It was a good old custom of the Masonic fraternity to entertain visitors , because it was pleasant for the members of the lodge to see them at their work , and afterwards to dispense its hospitality at the social board . They were favoured with the presence amongst them that evening of many
brcthien who had given up other Masonic engagements in order to be present , and he hoped that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . In conclusion , in the name of the lodge , he gave them all a hearty welcome , and that they , the members of No . 1589 , would be glad to see them again . This toast having been warmly received was acknowledged by several prominent visitors present . " The
Masonic Charities " came next , and the W . M ., in briefly introducing the toast , said that it was very gratifying for him as one of the Stewards to state that at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on the 12 th ult ., in round numbers , the sum of £ 12 , 800 had been collected . He coupled with the toast the names of two distinguished Secretaries o / the Masonic Charities present , namely , Bros .
Binckes and Terry . Bro . Binckes remarked , in speaking of the Charities gencially , that to put forth rival claims for the assistance of the benevolent on behalf of any particular Charity would be simply preposterous , and also to make comparisons between them would be invidious , because they were all worthy of support . The committees of the schools , however , wanted to raise money in order to
extend those excellent institutions , and thereby be enabled to give accommodation to 200 girls and 300 boys , instead of the limited number of recipients as now existed . There was an enormous increase in the Order , and consequently there would be a very great increase in the demands upon the resources of the Masonic institutions . They were all familiar with the expression "Move on , " and the cry in
Masonry now was , "Move en , " but they must not forget that progression has its drawbacks . Bro . Terry had been heard to say that " if there had been no old men and women there would have been no boys and girls , " and he ( Bro . Binckes ) was of opinion that " if there had been no boys and girls there would have been no old men and women . " In conclusion , he made a powerful appeal upon
behalf of the next festival of the Boys' School . Bro . Terry having also spoken at length upon the Charities , the W . M . proposed " The Officers , " which having been duly responded to , the proceedings shortly afterwards terminatcc ' . During the evening instrumental and vocal harmony was furnished by Bros . T . Lawler , sen . and jun ., Walls , Williams , and others . The next meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Friday in March ,
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WOOLWICH . — Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The winter banquet of the above distinguished lodge took place on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at Bro . Young ' s house , the King ' s Arms Hotel , Francis-street , upon which occasion upwards of a hundred of the members and visiting brethren assembled to do honour to the lodge , and to partake of the good things so liberally provided for them by
the worthy host . There had been , however , before the dinner business commenced , some good work done in lodge , which was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . Butt , at half-past four o ' clock sharp , the following officers being present beside the W . M .: —Bros . T . Ward , I . P . M . ; J . Rowland , P . M . ; W . Graham , P . M . ; G . D . Crawford , P . M . ; C . Hobson , P . M . ; E . Bowles , P . M . ; Waters , S . W . ; A .
Woodley , J . W . ; F . J . Dawson , Treas ., and P . M . ; J Henderson , Sec , and P . M . ; J . Warren , S . D . ; J . Wil kins , J . D . ; E . B . Hobson , I . G . ; W . McCoy , D . C . ; C Cooke , Org . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . The visitors comprised Bros . W . Weston , W . M . 153 6 ; J . J . Cantle , W . M . 144 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . 13 , ' and P . M . 15 ^ 6 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 1536 ; W . Gamble . S . W . 706 ; G . W .
Reed , S . W . 13 ; H . G . Picken , J . W . 153 6 ; T . D . Hayes , J . D . 913 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; D . Deeves , S . 1536 ; S . Long , 913 ; T . Huntley , 87 ; ' W . A . Watkins , 1536 ; J . Donnolly , 706 and 1536 ; G . A . Pilten , 91 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Messrs . J . T . Aldous , J . M . Larder , and another gentleman , whose name we could not gather , were , after
approval , duly initiated into Masonry . Bros . Ross and Hamilton were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Hill received the benefits of the Third , all three degrees being worked in such fashion as the Nelson Lodge is pre-eminent at , and most justly so . As there was nothing important before the lodge , it was duly closed , and the brethren sped away to dinner , to which they gave their " unadulterated
assurance , " and upon its discussion , the W . M ., in wellchosen sentences , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally responded to . Bro . Ward , in giving " The Health of the W . M ., " said they were all fully aware of the excellent manner in which their W . M . carried out the duties of his position , how he met their wishes , and conduced to their comforts . Every
arrangement he made was especially for their gratification , subject , of course , to the interest of the lodge . He ( the W . M . ) had now passed the meiidian of his day as head of the lodge , for when the W . M . of the lodge sat down , as head of it , at their winter banquet , he must feel that the time has arrived for him to think of his successor . But of one thing Bro . Butt might be assured , and that was , that when
he left that chair he would leave it with the good wishes of every member of the Nelson Lodge . Bro . Butt , in reply , thanked them for their cordial reception of his name . He knew that he had passed the meridian , but he trusted that under his guidance the good ship Nelson had passed all the shoals and quicksands in her way , and got safely into haven . He trusted for the remainder of his time to still
have their confidence and support , and they in return might depend upon his continued efforts for the success and prosperity of the lodge . " The Initiates" were then toasted , and returned thanks . " The Visitors " followed , and Bros . Cantle , Weston , Hayes , and Reed replied , the first advocating the principle of visiting lodges , as conducive to a better and uniform system of working ,
as well as gaining a knowledge of one another , which would be an impossibility without such a system . Bro . Weston said that seven years ago he received two degrees in the Nelson Lodge , and since that time he had always received the greatest courtesy and kindness , from the W . M . downwards , from all ; the tie of Masonry had made them friends , and he trusted that friendship
would long continue . Bro . Hayes made a few happy remarks , which were supplemented by Bro . Reed , and then the W . M . proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " and after passing many compliments on the senior P . M ., Bro . J . Rowland , presented him , in the name of the lodge , with his portrait , splendidly framed and mounted . The portrait is an enlarged photograph , beautifully coloured ,
showing cur esteemed brother in full Masonic clothing , with a Past Master's and R . A . jewel on his breast . Bro . Rowland , in reply , first thanked the W . M . and brethren for their honoured reception of the toast , and then proceeded to thank them individually for their magnificent testimonial , laying that such an one was usually only given to those who had served their countiy on the field
or in the senate , or to those illustrious in art or literature , but what had he done that he should be so honoured ?—merely his duty ; but he felt proud of it , not because of its mere value , but because he felt that it came to him with the good wishes of every one in the lodge . He regretted that he had neither parent , wife , nor child to share with him the pleasure and the honour of such a moment ,
but to the longest hour of his life he should feel it ; it would L » . treasured in his heart as a miser treasures his gold , the memory of that night would never pass away . He gave them his assurance of unfaltering fidelity , and in conclusion said—I trust that the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . will descend upon you all . From me , worshipful sir , and brethren , receive a deep and lasting debt
of gratitude and love . Several other toasts followed , Bro . Young being especially complimented for his splendid menu , and so the evening closed in harmony and good fellowship . LLA . NGEFNI . —Anglesey Lodge ( No . 1113 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 20 th ult ., at the Bull Hotel , Llangefni ,
Anglesey . It was expected that SirRichard-Bulkeley Williams , Bart ., the high sheriff of Anglesey , would be initiated , and a large number of brethren from nei ghbouring lodges attended in honour of the occasion . Much to their regret the worthy baronet was unable to attend . After the formal business , the brethren sat down to a splendid banquet provided by Bro . Crewdson . Bro . Evan Williams , W . M ., presided , and the attendance included Bros . Bulkeley
Roports Of Masonic Meetings.
Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . ; Capt . C . Hunter , D . G . M . of Aberdeenshire , P . S . G . W . of Greece ; W . L . Bankes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; P . C . Roden , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Sidney Boucher , W . M . 606 ( Carnarvon ) ; J . Jones , S . W . 1488 ; T . H . Warrington , S . W . 1113 ; J . Pritchard , J . W . ; Tegerin Hughes , S . D . ; G . Hughes , Sec ; T . L . Kyffin , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain ; F . Jones ( Bangor ) , J . Crewdson
J . Treweek , R . Rowlands , Robert Owen , R . F . Halahan , 606 , and others . DOVER . —Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —The installation of Bro . Henry M . Baker as W . M . for the ensuing year came off on Monday last at the Royal Hotel , Dover , and was altogether a great success , between 70 and 80 being present . Amongst those present were Bros .
G . Adamson , Sen ., P . M . 1208 , P . P . G . A . D . ; Popkiss , P . M . 1208 , P . G . A . D . ; Fuhr , P . M . 1208 , P . P . G . A . D . ; Smeeth , P . M . 1208 , Sec ; Holmes , S . W . 1208 ; G . Adamson , jun ., J . W . 1208 ; Fenn , S . D . 1208 ; Jacques , J . D . 1208 ; R . W . Philpott , I . G . 1208 ; Cullen , Tyler 1208 ; Bloomficld , Bray , Wright , Newing , Lester , and others . Visitors : Bros . T . B . W . Briggs , ss 8 ; Emerson , P . M . 1206 ,
P . P . G . J . W . ; Bird , P . M . 784 , P . G . S . W . ; Coram , P . M . 190 , P . P . G . P . ; Marshall , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wilson , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Cessford , P . M . 199 P . P . G . P . ; Page , W . M . 1209 , P . G . O . ; Sheppard . 1043 and 434 , P . D . G . S . D . Madras ; Dennc , P . M . 2091 Talyor , W . M . 1273 ; Hall , P . M . 31 ; Hayman , W . M 784 ; Crawford , W . M . 127 ; Turner , W . M . 1449 ; Hills
P . M . 1206 ; Woodruff , P . M . 1206 ; Baker , W . M . 1206 ; Ayling , W . M . 1096 ; Giles , W . M . 424 ; Field , S . W . 1436 ; Baker , S . 1206 ; Miskin , 972 ; Moulding , 942 ; Plant , S . W . 3 : ; Torkington , 1261 ; Watts , S . W . 1206 ; Langley , P . S . W . 784 ; Hathaway , J . D . 1206 ; Smith , J . D . 1096 ; Home , 1096 ; Duncan , 907 ; Jones , 588 ; Purcell , 434 ; Beecham . S . W . 723 ; Lukey , i 99 , -i Gorton ,
¦ 99 ; Igglesden , 1208 ; G . Smith , 199 ; Smith , 199 ; Oldfield , 1208 ; Birch , 199 , ; Elms , 199 ; Hurst , 35 ; Crossier , 1208 ; Walter , 1208 ; Whelch , 1208 ; Long , 1208 ; Twiggs , 1028 ; Watt , 1208 ; Hcarn , 199 ; Humphrey , 199 ; Benham , Biggs , and numerous brethren from other lodges . A sumptuous dinner was placed on the table by Bro . Oldfield . The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Bro . Plant , assisted by Bro . Moulding and Mr , Rhodes . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft ; " " The M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the Grand Officers ;" " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount
Holmesdale , M . P . ; " "The V . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Eastes ; and the Past and Present Provincial Officers . " Bro . Bird , in responding , regretted the absence of Bro . Eastes , which was owing to a somewhat severe indisposition . He ever displayed a readiness to meet the brethren in every part of the Province , and by the judicious care he displayed in
distributing the honours among the brethren , had won universally their confidence and respect . Bro . Smeeth in giving " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " spoke of his great popularity among the brethren ; his extraordinary perseverance and generosity , having , as Steward , on two occasions , to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , carried up nearly £ 500 , through which he had been awarded the
rare gift of a charity jewel , containing three bars . He sincerely hoped he might have a successful year of office . The toast was received with great applause , accompanied with musical honours . The Worshipful Master in responding said he was extremely thankful for the hearty reeeption given to him by the brethren , and they might depend that he would do all , he could during his year of office to
forward the welfare of the Corinthian Lodge . Bro . P . M . A damson then gave " The Health of the Installing Master , " who had performed the onerous duties falling upon him in a most masterly manner . Bro . Emmcrson was well known in the whole Province of Kent , and so highly regarded , that it was with extreme satisfaction they had met him on this and other occasions . The toast was very heartily
received , and Bro . Eramerson . in returning thanks , said that he had hoped to have the pleasure of installing his friend Bro . Baker in the chair , and he was sure that the great Masonic virtue of charity would find in the new W . M . a warm and earnest advocate . He trusted that his year of office would tend to promote harmony , and that he would cement the respect and affection of every brother of
the lodge . The W . M . submitted " The Health of the Visitors , " for whom Bro . Briggs responded . The other toasts were " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " and " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bros . Smeeth , Holmes , and Anderson responded . This concluded one of the most successful Masonic banquets held in the province for some time past .
BUXTON . —Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 12 3 S ) - — ' 1 ne regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., and was opened in due form . There were present : Bros . E . C . Milligan , W . M . ; E . J . Sykes , S . W . ; J . H . Lawson , J . W . ; A . A . Bagshawe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Chaplain ; Chas . Adams , Sec . ; Philip Le Gros , S . D . ; W . Boughen , J . D . ; Geo . Marsden , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Chas .
Wilkinson , I . G . ; George Goodwin and Charles Gwinnell , Stewards . Also Bros . Joseph Whalley , J . C . Hyde , W . C . Moore , Henry Wint , Joseph Mdrtin , Thos . Bragg , P . M ., & c , John Oram , William Lees , William Goodwin , and others . Among the visitors were : Bros . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire ; H . Turner , P . G . S . W . ; J . H . Sillitoc , P . M . 317 ; W .
Milligan , P . M . 887 ; J . S . Wright , P . M . 6 54 ; J . Holnett , P . M . 850 ; M . L . Simpson , P . M . 200 ; J . Hall , P . M . 210 ; P . Bramwell , W . M . 654 ; S . W . Ready , P . M . 654 ; G . Smedley , jun ., 424 ; G . Huggetts , W . M . 850 ; W . Wynne Jendwine , W . M . 081 ; L . F . Parkinson , 44 ; C . E . W . Ferguson , S . W . 6 54 ; Alfred H . Young , S . O . 148 ; W . N . Ivatts , S . W . 884 ; Ricardo Waitham , 853 ; J . Neale , 1 SSI ; and others . Bro . E . J . Sykes , the W . M . ' clect , was