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A invested those present with the insignia of their office Si Knowles , LP . M . ; W . D . Cupit , S . W . ; G . Wild , TUT- VV . VVilson , P . M ., Treasurer ; } . H . Coope , i ' , rretary ; T . Hardstaff , S . D . ; J . T . Shardlow , J . D . ; TE . Briddon , I . G . ; VV . B . Taylor , Organist ; and G . Bunting Tyler .

, „ ... _ .. The brethren , to the number of about 40 , subsequently at down tr heir annual banquet at the George Hotel . The foiinwin-T v ere present : Bros . Holland Rowbottom , W . M . ; RKnoSles , I . P . M . ; H . Cupit , P . M .. P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Rowbottom , P . M . ; F . Loverock , P . M . ; G . B . Sharp , PM * W ! D . Cupit , S . W . ; G . Wild , J . W . ; J . H . r ' nooe . Sec ; T . Hardstaff , S . D . ; J . T . Shardlow ,

Tn T . E . Briddon , I . U ; W . B . layior , urgamst ; Shaw , I . Hollingworth , J . Stuart , A . C . Brentnall , W . pi-el E . R . Leacroft , A . H . Welbourne , J . Lee , F . G . Poemore , add G . Bunting , Tjkr . The visitors , who included brethren from Derby , Belper , Matlock , Langley Mill Ripley , and Swadlincote , vvere Bros . Douglas Upton , PM . 1324 , P . J . G . W . ; G . R . Turner , P . M . 586 ; Severn

Tavlor , I . W . 731 ; Edward ] . H . Hoskyns . I . P . M . 7 S 7 , P G . S . B . ; Joseph Pym , P . M . 7 S 7 , P . P . S . G . D . ; M . S . Farr , 787 ; J . Clark , P . M . 1324 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Cook , 1 VV . 1334 ; w * Abbott , 1324 ; F . Tarr , 1324 ; . VV . J . J Cooper , i 324 i F . G . Clarke , 1324 ; H . B . Boag , W . M . 1 495 ; John Dawes , J . W . 1 495 ; and Thomas Stacey , J . VV . J-J-lQ . At * the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , a Past

Master ' s jewel , suitably engraved ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , was presented to Bro . Knowles , the retiring W . M ., by Bro . Cupit , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., on behalf of the members of the lodge . Bro . Cupit said the memento was a slight recognition on the part of the members of the able administration of Bro . Knowles during his year of office . During this period Bro . Knowles has ably performed no less than 19 ceremonies .

DOVER . —Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —Oa Monday , the 20 th ult ., the annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Snargate-street , when Bro . John James Wright was elected as VV . M . for the ensuing year , the impressive ceremony being performed in an able manner by Bro . E . A . Marsh , I .. PM ., to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for his services . Subsequently a

Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was presented to Bro . Marsh for the efficient peiformance of the duties of the chair during his year of office . The following brethren are the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . A . Marsh , I . P . M . ; C L . Adams , S . W . ; W . W . Burkett , J . W . ; C . C . Walter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Smeeth , P . M ., Sec ; W . O .

Kennett , * P . M ., D . C ; P . O . Potter , P . M ., Org . ; T . Stanger , S . D . ; J . B . Baker , J . D . ; T . H . Binfield , I . G . j and G . Willson , Tyler . The following * brethren were amongst those present , and subsequently attended at the banquet : Bros . J . S . Huntley , W . M . 1096 ; G . Band , P . M . 1096 , P . P . A . G . P . ; P . A . Frost , W . M . 7 S 4 ; W . W . Burkett , J . W . 120 S ; T .

Stanger , S . D . 1208 ; - W . O . Kennett , I . P . M . 1208 ; J . Plant , 31 , P . G . O . ; J . Higgins , 972 ; T . H . Binfield , I . G . 120 S ; J . B . Baker , J . D . 120 S ; H . H . Goodwin , 129 ; F . H . Cozens , Org . 907 ; C . Kingsmill , W . M . 125 ; C . Sims , 1208 ; W . Cessford , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . P . ; G . R . Walters , P . M . 199 ; G . H . Carrier , 120 S ; C . C . VValter , P . M . and Treas . 120 S ; T . Wood , 109 ; H . M . Baker ,

P . M . 120 S , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Bussey , W . M . 199 ; G . Spicer , 120 S ; G . F . A . Smythe , W . M . 2195 ; Jas . Horn , 199 ' J- Hopper , 199 ; C Bendle and W . Mayes , 120 S ; G . R . Igglesden , P . M . 120 S ; E . Bacon , Sec . 2195 ; E . T . B . Allen , P . M . 784 ; J . G . Podevin , P . M . 199 ; G . Church , J . W . 199 ; E . Souter , R . Quin , _ E . Pont , and others .

In the evening the brethren , under the presidency of the newly-elected W . M ., sat down in the salon adjoining the lodge to a banquet . The room had been very tastefully decorated , the illumination being confined to lamps of the latest improved patterns which gave the place a very artistic and chaste appearance . Fairy lights and epergnes were distributed

about the tables . The dinner was supplied by Mr . Dartnail , of Snargate-street , whose catering as usual was deservedly praised . The following toast list was gone through in the course of the evening : "The Oueen and the Craft ; " "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales ; " " The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master ,

the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " proposed by thechairman . "The Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , Earl Amherst , Very VVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Eastes , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " proposed by Bro . Cessford , and replied to by Bro . Plant . " The Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . I . J . VVright , " proposed by

Bro . Marsh , I . P . M . "The Visitors , " proposed by the chairman , and replied to by Bro . Huntley . "The Installing Officer , Bro . Maish , I . P . M ., " proposed by Bro . Potter , P . M . "The Worshipful Masters of the local Military and Peace and Harmony Lodges , " proposed by the chair-Wan , and replied to by Bros . Bussey , W . M . 199 , and symthe W . M . 2105 . "The Past Masters of the

Corin-, thian Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Prescott , and replied to by Bro . G . R . Igglesden . "The Officers of the Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Bussey , and replied to by Bro C . Adams , the Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . W . O . Kennett , and replied to by tiro . Prescott . "The treasurer , " proposed by the chairman , and replied to by B "L ° * C . C . Walter .

several telegrams and letters of regret were received irom brethren at a distance , who were unable , owing to the severe weather , to take part in tbe proceedings , amongst them was a telegram from Earl Amherst stating nat but for the severe weather he intended to have been present . A capital programme of glees and songs was rendered during the evening by Bros . Plant , Kennett , Sglesden , Higgins , and Cozens .

MILLOM . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . 1330)—A ronm c held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the lodge w ° * n > Salthouse-road . Present : Bros . R . A . Mitchell , Hi . i A J-J- Cain , S . W . ; John Atkinson , J . W . ; G . M * } -M *> ' lreas * > Henry Frankland Fox , Sec . ; J . E . Howard , r P- ' ? D * C *; J ° hn BoWnesS ' J-D ' •>* E "owarth , I . G . ; J . C , Fox and J . Young , Stwds .: T . G .

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Lewthwaite , Tyler ; J . Mills . P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; and E . E . Atkinson , P . M . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge were read , confirmed , and signed . The Secretary reported that there was a small balance from the Masonic ball . It was proposed that it be added to the

Educational Fund . The lodge of instruction , which is held every Tuesday night , is fairly attended , the P . M . ' s being particu ' arly attentive and most assiduous in their efforts to help the brethren to be as efficient as possible . Tuesday , 2 Sth ult ., Bro . John Atkinson acted as W . M ., and opened and closed the lodge in the three Degrees , and also put the questions in the three Degrees in a very creditable manner .

CATFORD . —Ravensboume Lodge ( No . 1601 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Board of Works Offices , when there vvere present Bros . A . Thompson , VV . M . ; G . W . Murnane , S . VV . ; J . A . P . Ingoldby , j . W . ; W . G . Lemon , P . M ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C , Sec ; H . D . Grazebrook , S . D . ; E . J . B . Wright , J . D . ; H . T . Bonner , I . G . ; E .

Van Putten and S . Redeal , D . S ., Stwds . ; H . Shaw , Tyler ; A . G . Hennell , I . P . M . ; J . Carline , P . M . ; Francis Burdett , P . M . ; B . Horton , H . B . Hennell , H . Visger , R . D . Heckels , R . Todd , and A . Willis . Visitors : Bros . Willis , T . E . Lemon , 859 , and 2033 ; and George H . Kenning , 60 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and

confirmed . Bro . R . D . Heckels was raised to the I hird Degree by the W . M . Bros . A . Willis and R . Todd were passed to the Second Degree by the I . P . M . The ballot being taken , and proving unanimous , Mr . E . H . Selby was impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . H . E . Joyce , 507 , was duly elected a re-joining member . Bro . Murnane , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . W . G . Lemon , P . M .,

reelected Treas . ; and Bro . Shaw re-elected Tyler . £ 5 was voted to the W . M . ' s list for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Girls , and £ 5 was voted to a distressed brother . 1 he lodge was then closed . The brethren sat down to a well-served dinner . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Magnus Ohren , P . A . G . D . of C , replying for the " Grand Officers . "

Bro . Hennell , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " and Bro . George H . Kenning sang " Here ' s a Health unto his Majesty . " The W . M . briefly returned thanks . "The Initiate " was proposed ; by the W . M ., and Bro . Murnane , S . W ., sang "Sally in ' our Alley . " Bro . Selby returned thanks .

Bro . W . G . Lemon , Treas . * , proposed "The Health of the Visitors" in a very humorous speech , which vvas loudly applauded , and coupled Bro . George H . Kenning ' s name with the toast . Bro . George H . Kenning asked the W . M . ' s indulgence to be allowed to sing a song , owing to his being

unaccustomed to public speaking , which was granted , and he sang "Simon , the Cellarer . " Bros . Willis and T . E . Lemon returned thanks . Bro . Samuel Redeal , U . S ., proposed "The P . M . ' s , " and Bro . Hennell , I . P . M ., returned thanks . The brethren separated at a late hour after spending a most enjoyable evening .

WORSLEY . —Worsley Lodge ( No . 1814 ) . —The installation of Bro . J . Partington took place at the Court House on Monday , the 19 th ult . Present : Bros . W . B . Upjohn , W . M . ; J . Partington , S . W . ; W . A . Rothwell , J . W . ; J . Roscoe , Treas . ; W . Smith , M . D ., Sec ; S . Hayes , S . D . ; G . Beddoe , J . D . W . Riddell , Tyler ; R . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Bowden , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . B . ; N . Hartley Hacking , P . M . ; Dr . W . Y . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; S . Wallwork , P . M . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; T . Hardy , G . A . Batley , J . Wareing , T . B . Sherwood , S . Wheeler , and J . McDowall . Visitors : Bros . R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . East Lane ; E . L . Littler , P . G . P . West Lane ; H . Walmsley , P . M . 317 ; A . Baynton , I . P . M . 1213 ; J . M . Simpson , J . D . 1387 ; J .

Chadderton , W . M . 2216 ; G . A . Mort , 1354 ; W . Colbert , 269 ; J . Wilson , S . B . Price , W . E . Simpson , R . Thomson , and VV . H . Worthington , of 1387 ; Thos . Bell , P . M . 1213 ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; Isaac Whittaker , P . M . 350 ; and R . Dottie , P . M . 993 . The Iodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was taken

for Mr . Duncan Macpherson , and , being declared favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . Dr . W . Y . Martin , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., took the chair of K . S . for the purpose of installing Bro . Partington W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , which he did in a highly creditable manner . The W . M . appointed his officers , and they were invested by Bros . Williams , P . M . ; Upjohn ,

P . M . ; and Wallwork , P . M ., as follows : Bros . W . A . Rothwell , S . W . ; S . Hayes , J . VV . ; I . Wallwork , P . M ., Treas . ; T . B . Sherwood , Sec ; G . Beddows , S . D . ; Dr . Smith , J . D . ; W . H . Wilson , P . M ., D . C ; F . Hardy , I . G . ; G . Batley , Wheeler , and Rushton , Stewards ; and W . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler . The working tools were presented by Bros . E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . G . P . West

Lane . The address to the W . M . vvas delivered by Bro . R . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; to the Wardens by Bro . R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . East Lane ; and to the brethren by Bro . T . Wilson , P . M . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Bridgewater Hotel , and partook of a capital tea " a la fourchette , " on the

conclusion of which they returned to thc Court House , and assembled at the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . The Worshipful Master proposed the preliminary toasts , and in response to that ot " The Prov . Grand Officers " Bros . R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd ., and E . L . Littler , P . M . 1730 , replied .

Bro . Thos . VVilson , P . M ., proposed , in eulogistic terms , "The Health of the Initiate , Bro . Duncan Macpherson , " which was heartily drank , and responded to in suitable terms . Bro . R . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., proposed " The

Health of the VV . M ., " who , he said , was one of the first members of the lodge , and vvould have been installed long before but for a protracted illness . The members were exeedingly pleased to see him amongst them again , and hoped he would enjoy a happy and prosperous year of office .

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The toast was drank with great heartiness , and Bro . Partington replied in appropriate language , after which he proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a handsomely chased gold square and problem ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester ) . Bro . Upiohn returned thanks forthe jewel and the hearty

manner in which the brethren had received the toast . Other toasts , including "The Installing Master , " "The Visitors , " & c , were proposed and responded to , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Songs and recitations were rendered by Bros . Mort , Pennington , Wallwork , Littler , Dottie , and Lisenden .

WILLESDEN—Wharton Lodge ( No . 2045 ) . —The installation of Bro . Wm . Thomas as W . M . of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the White Hart Hotel , in the presence of probably the largest assembly of brethren ever seen in the locality , many of those present being P . M . 's of some distinction in the Craft . The ceremony was performed in a very able and impressive

manner by the out-going W . M ., Bro . Stroud . The newlyinstalled W . M . invested his officers in a manner that was highly creditable to him , and which would have entirely put in the shade many a much older and experienced Mason , and which drew forth the unanimous and enthusiastic approval of the brethren present . The officers were as follows : Bros . Stroud , I . P . M . ; Bride , S . W . ; Hargrue ,

J . W . ; Side , P . M ., W . M . 13 6 4 , Treas . ; Dr . Gawith , Sec . ; Salmon , S . D . j Mostyn , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Palmer , D . C ; and Townsend , Stwd . ; the Treasurer and Secretary being , of course , re-elected . Several propositions for initiation and joining members were afterwards made . During the inside working of the ceremony a little incident , perfectly unique in the history of the Craft , occurred .

When the Installing Master was deeply engaged in a solemn portion of the same , and made a momentary pause , and all was calm and quiet , suddenly the notes of the cuckoo broke forth upon the silence , to the utter astonishment and amusement of the brethren on discovering that the sound proceeded , not from the living bird of the air , but from an old-fashioned clock hanging on the wall when

striking the hour . Even the serious countenance of the W . M . was observed endeavouring to suppress a smile ; but unsuccessfully . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a magnificent banquet , in a large room elegantly decorated with drapery and the choicest of hothouse flowers , which was served up in a manner that might be imitated with very great advantage to the Craft by some of our large London hotels .

The usual Masonic toasts were proposed and received in a truly fraternal manner by all present , the toast of the evening , as a matterof course , being "The VV . M . " The proposer , the I . P . M ., said that _ he was highly gratified at being able to hand over his chair to a Master who would , he was certain , not only maintain the reputation of the lodge pure and unsullied , but by his ability and Masonic

knowledge add additional lustre to that high office . The W . M ., setting the excellent example of short speeches , replied in very appropriate and suitable terms , assuring the brethren that all " they expected of him , both in and out of the lodge , he intended to perform to the best of his ability , to their entire satisfaction , he hoped , and in the interests of the lodge and Craft

generally . The toast of" The Visitors " was responded toby several P . M . ' s . Bro . George J . Dawson , P . M . 1853 , said he felfc honoured at being invited by the W . M . to be present , as he had enjoyed the distinguished privilege of having passed and raised the VV . M ., whom he was delighted to find had made such great and rapid progress in the Craft as to entitle him to hold the proud position in which he was then placed ,

and which from his well known geniality and generosity , together with his great Masonic industry and knowledge , he would certainly fill with positive credit to himself , and to the delight and satisfaction of every member of the lodge , of which he would surely prove to be one of its best and most perfect W . M . 's . In referring to the " cuckoo " incident already mentioned , Bro . Dawson said he thought

that the early arrival of that harbinger of spring , introducing his welcome wild wood notes so long before his accustomed time , was a special favour conferred upon the W . M ., and might be looked upon as a good omen for his year of office . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . Stevens , W . M . 901 ; Chandler , P . M . 1656 ; Walker , P . M . 733 ; Idiens , P . M . 925 ; David Hughes , P . M . 901 ; Smith , P . M . 1348 ;

Soper , P . M . 157 ; Daniel Hughes , P . M . 901 ; JohnHughes , P . M . 901 ; Lichtnitz , P . M . 1891 ; Kirkaldy , P . M . 1321 j Ginger , P . M . 901 j Heald , P . M . 165 ; Dawson , P . M . 1863 ; Webster , P . M . 1637 ; Frye , 1642 ; _ Davis , 167 ; Vale , 901 ; Crane , 1 744 ; Potter , 1321 ; Fitzgerald , 2168 ; Bowman , 874 ; Kent , 1321 ; Cummings , 2168 ; Prince , QOI j Mason , 1328 ; Hutley , 1 G 08 ; Yardly ,

901 ; Thomas , 1853 ; Duke , 733 ; Shires , 733 ; Stevens , 733 ; Hofman , 1853 ; Ross , 1744 ; Crook , 1637 j Price , 1608 ; Kift , 1791 ; Collins , 25 ; and R . Grice . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . Jas . Kift , and the singing generally gave the utmost satisfaction . A variety was given to the musical portion ox the

entertainment by a recital by Bro . George J . Dawson , in his usual effective manner , of Hood's beautiful and well-known poem , " The Bridge of Sighs , " which was most enthusiastically received . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening and Masonic entertainment to a happy termination .

LEICESTER . —Lodge of the Golden Fleece ( No . 2 fSi ) . —The third installation of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hal ) , on the 20 th ult . The lodge having been opened , the D . P . G . M ., Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., accompanied by his officers , was received vvith due honours . After the preliminary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . J . L . West , P . M . 445 , was presented and installed into the chair of K . S . The ceremony of

installation and the various charges were duly performed and given in an admirable manner by Bro . M . J . Walker , P . M . 1263 , P . P . J . G . W ., and Bro . Watson , P . M . 2081 and 139 1 , P . P . J . G . D . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers : Bros . W . H . Lead , I . P . M . ; Geo . Jessop , VV . M . 2028 , S . W . ; J . Kidney , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Hurd , Chap . ; A . Chamberlin , P . M . 1391 , Treas . j J . B . Waring , Sec . ; J . G . Parr , S . D . j W . H . Swingler , J . D . j H . T . Hincks , D . C . j W . H . Barrow , F . C . O ., Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Org .,