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Tyler ' t toast , by Bro . C . Thorburn . After dinner , a collection ( as customary ) was made for the Fund of Aged and Decayed Masons , which was liberally responded to by the brethren . Great credit is due to the outgoing Stewards for the manner in which the dinner was provided . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the worthy J . W ., Bro . Oakes , ably assisted by Bros . II .

Bradley , G . Jowett , Atkinson , L . Hirst , and F . Tessyman , The brethren separated in peace and harmony at 10 . 30 p . m . We may add , for the information of those brethren who have not visited this old Yorkshire lodge , that in two years some fifteen of the brethren have raised a spacious temple , which for elegance , comfort , and

convenience cannot be surpassed by any in the province , and that this lodge has on its books , out of forty-five members , some eighteen P . M . ' s . Great regret was expressed that some of the oldest members of the lodge , through stress of weather , could not be present , especially Bros . Perkin , Helliwell , and Dixon , the founders of the lodge .

HALIFAX—St . James ' s Lodge , No . 448 . —On Tuesday , the loth ult ., the members of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . The lodge having been opened in the first degree by Bro . Lupton , W . M ., and the usual routine business transacted , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the chair was taken by Bro . G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., who

had been invited to perform the ceremony of installation . The W . M .-elect , Bro . Joseph Ibberson , having been presented to the installing officer , and given his assent to the ancient regulations , the lodge was opened in the third degree , and a Board of Installed Masters formed , when Bro . Ibberson was duly placed in the chair of K . S . by the installing officer . The brethren below the

chair were then readmitted , and the new W . M . at once commenced his duties by investing the officers for the ensu ' ng year , as follows : —Bros . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Farrar , J . W . ; Milligan , Treas . ; Charnock , P . M ., Sec ; Matthewman , S . D . ; Rawlings , J . D . ; Mills , D . of C ; Wheelhouse , I . G . ; Rhodes , Goodally , and Buckley , Stewards ; Greenwood , P . M ., Tyler . The various

addresses were ably given by Bro . Normanton . The ceremony being completed , the lodge was closed in due form , and a large number of brethren repaired to the banquet , which was provided in the dining-room , and supplied in a most satisfactory manner by Bro . Ibberson . The W . M . presided , and was supported on his right and left by several Past Masters . The loyal , patriotic , and

Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and heartily responded to by the brethren ; Bro . T . Whitaker presiding at the piano . The response to " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces " was give by Bro . Charnock , P . M . No . 40 S . The healths of llie Grand Master of England and the P . G . Master of West Yorkshire were heartily received , the latter being responded toby Bro . F . Whitaker ,

P . M ., P . G . S ., and Bro . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D The next toast was "The W . M . of St . James ' s Lodge , " which was proposed by Bro . Alfred Lupton , P . M . ) and r .-plied to by the W . M ., who next proposed the " Installing Officer , " to which Bro Normanton responded . Bro . Wilkinson proposed " The Worshipful Past Masters of St . James ' s Lodge , " Bro . Lupton responding . " Our

Visiting Brethren " was proposed by the Chairman , and responded to by Bro . Pilling , P . M ., of Todmorden , and Bro . Holmes , a member of a lodge at the Cape of Good Hone . The toast of " The Two Sister Lodges in Halifax " was next given from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Tasker , P . M ., and Franklin , S . W .. for the

Lodge of Probity , 61 ; and Bros . Firth , W . M ., Whitaker , P . M ., and J . Seed , S . W ., for the De Warren Lodge , 1302 . Bro . Knowles , P . M ., proposed "The Building Committee , " to which Bro . E . Walshaw , P . M ., responded . A pleasant evening was passed , Bro . A . Walshaw , E . Walshaw , and J . Firth adding much to it by their vocal efforts .

LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 ,- A monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Freemason ' s Ha'I , and was numerousl y attended , nearly fifty brethren being present . The W . 5 L , Bro . Buzzard , presided in the early part of the proceedings , and all the officers were in their-places , except the I . G . ( Bro . Mace ) , and the following P . M . ' s

were present -. —Bros . Kelly ( R . W P . G . M . ) , Toller , Goodycr , Geo . H . Hodges , W . B . Smith , Rev . John Spittal , C . Johnson , and Duff . Visitors : Bros . Worrall ( King Solomon ' s Lodge , Toronto , Canada ) , Stretton , W . M ., L . A . Clarke , P . M ., Palmer , S . D ., and several other brethren of No . 279 . A lodge of emergency was held an hour before the usual time of meeting for the

transaction of some private business , on thc conclusion of which the regular lodge was opened . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Robert Harry Worthington , as a candidate for initiation , who was unanimously elected , and afterwards duly initiated . Bros . Kcaley , Wood , and Thorp were severally raised as Master Masons . The W . M . being

compelled to leave after the lodge of emergency was closed , the duties of the chair were most efficiently performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Toller , whilst Bro . Charles Johnson most effectively presided at the organ during the ceremonies , Bro . Geo . H . Hodges , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W ., having been the winner of the five guineas' worth of rare and curious Masonic works , kindly presented by Bro . W .

J . Hughan , Pro . G . Sec . Cornwall , to be raffled for , for a Life Subscribership in the Boys' School , formally presented the collection , through his lodge , to the Masonic HaU Library , in doing which he intimated his intention of having such as required it bound at his own expense ,

and concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to Bro . Hughan for his handsome present of the books , and to the Prov . G . M , Bro . Kelly , for his kindness in making the arrangements for the raffle , which was secon led by the Rev . Dr . Haycroft . Bro . Kelly , in acknowled ging the vote of thanks , said that he was deputed by Bro . Hughan

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o present direct to the library , in his name , the very scarce first edition of Barrnel ' s " History of Jacobinism , " in four volumes , and several other works , for which he proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Hughan , and in addition , nominated him an honorary member of the lodge , as a slight mark of respect for his handsome donations to the Hall Library , and for the great interest he had

evinced in the success of their local candidate for the Boys' School—Alfred Nutt . This was seconded by Bro . G H . Hodges , warmly supported by the acting W . M . ( who spoke highly of Bro . Hughan ' s literary service - to Masonry ) , and cordially approved by the brethren . Bro . Kelly then presented to the library , on his own behalf , in addition to former gifts , several scarce Masonic

works , dating from 1730 , and a copy of his "Notices Illustrative ofthe Drama and other Popular Amusements in the 16 th and 17 th Centuries , " for which also a vote of thanks was accorded . The Library Committee was empowered to make a catalogue of the collection of books . The W . M . protein , drew attention to the loss the brethren had sustained by the sudden decease of Bro . William

Penn Cox , proprietor of the Leicester Advertiser ; and said that the respect in which he was universally held was testified to by his late colleagues at a recent meeting of the Town Council , of which he was an active member . Two gentlemen having been proposed as candidates , thc lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned lo refreshmei t .

SEACOMBE . —Combermere Lodge No . 605 . —This lodge celebrated its installation meeting on the 19 th ult , at the Seacombe Hotel , Bro . W . Wade , P . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Fleming was regularly initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the Craft . Bro . Horbury then presented Bro . J . Sillitoc ,

S . W . and W . M .-elect , to Bro . Wade , P . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , the usual ceremonies being performed . Bro . J . Sillitoe was declared duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and he , according to ancient custom , then appointed his officers , as follows : — Bros . W . Wade , I . P . M . ; W . Theobald , S . W . ; W . Smith , J . W . ; J . Horbury , Sec ; W . Theobald , Treas . ;

RatchlTe , S . D . ; Staley , J . D . ; Barry , I . G . ; Owen and Colum , Stewards ; Ward , Organist ; W . Lewin , Tyler . Bvo . Wade , the Installing Master , then gave the usual charges in that beautiful and impressive manner which renders the installing ceremony so sublime . The lodge was then called off , and about thirty of the brethren

adjourned to the banquet , which was arranged in Bro . Stokes ' usual excellent style , and presided over by the W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . During the evening some capital songs were sung , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge No . 724 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . C . II . Hill , the W . M .-elect . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors , especially the latter , no less than 28 Masters and Past Masters attended to open a Board of Installed Masters ,

and thereby testify their respect to the W . M .-elect . The visitors were Bros . Jas . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . West Lancashire , Installing Master ; H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . S . W . L . ; R . Wylie , Prov . G . D . C . W . L . ; W . Bulley , P . PJ . G . D . Cheshire ; J . .. Goepel , P . M . 155 ; Dr . M'George , G . Broadbridge , . aid R . Wilson , P . M . ' s 241 ; Jas . M'Kunc , P . M . 216 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . 220 ;

Healing , P . M . 249 ; P . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; T . Clarke , P . M . 673 ; T . Ashmore and W . J . Lunt , P . M . ' s 823 ; S . Haynes , W . M ., 823 , J . B . Robinson , P . M . 1013 ; W . Archer and John Lunt , P . M . ' s 10 S 6 ; Dr . Smith and Dr . R . H . D . Johnson , P . M . ' s 1094 ; J . Pemberton , W . M . 1264 ; Sillitoe , W . M . 605 ; J . F . Jones , W . M . 1276 ; R . Wilson , 43 ; T . H . Ashmore , 823 ; R . Carr ,

673 ; T . S . Jones , S . W . 1276 ; T . Earp , Sec . 1276 . The following P . M . ' s of the Derby Lodge , were also present : —Bros . Wade , Stediford , Chesworth , and Cain , besides many other brethren . Bro . C . Leighton ably presided at the organ . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Chesworth , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which , the lodge voted a

gold P . M . s jewel to Bro . Cain for his valuable services to the lodge during the past year , which was carried unanimously . Thc lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Hill , the W . M-elect , was presented , and the charges having been delivered , he took the customary O . B . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened by Bro . Hamer , as W . M ., Bro . Wade , as S . W . .

and Cain , as J . W ., assisted by twenty-five other Masons , and the remaining portion of the ceremony was performed by Bro . Hamer , the Installing Master , in that able and efficient manner for which he is so justly celebrated , and Bro . Hill having been placed in the chair of K . S ., forthwith proceeded to appoint and invest as his officers Bros . Cain , I . P . M . ; J . F . Jones , S . W . ; W . Shortis , J . W . ; Chesworth , P . M ., Treas . ; J . D . M'Laren , Sec ; Vaughan ,

S . D . ; Ballard , I . G . ; Smith , Tyler ; the office of J . D . remaining open for the present . The lodge was then closed down in due form and perfect harmony by the new W . M . After thc lodge had been closed , the brethren sat down to a banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , after which a collection was made b y Bro . Johnson for the Masonic Life Boat Fund , and the brethren separated in peace and harmony .

WHITEHAVEN * . — Lr . ois Lodge , No . 872 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on thc 16 th inst ., under the W . M ., Bro . James Robertson , for the investment of officers for the ensuing year . Bro . T . R . Holme had been eleced W . M ., but was prevented by indisposition from being ? resent , and his installation is consequently postponed , n the meantime Bro . Robertson has kindly consented to continuu to discharge thc duties of W . M . of the lodge .

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The following officers were invested : —Bros . E . W . WattSi Chaplain ; John Spittall , Treas . ; Wm . Gill , S . W . ; A . Hodgetts , J . W . ; F . M . Haines , S . D . ; T . Atkinson , J . D . ; Thos . Brown , I . G . KIRKDALE . — Walton Lodge , No . 1086 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale-road , on Wednesday , 4 th ult . The brethren

present were Bros . A . C . Mott , W . M .,. P . Prov . S . G . D . West Lancashire ; J . C . Lunt , S W . ; R . Abrdia ' m . J . W . ; W . Archer , Treas . ; J . P . M'Arthur , Sec . ; W . Sephton , S . D . ; J . Grimes , I . G . ; Jno . Lunt , P . M . ; and other members . Visitors : Bros . J ohn Cobham , W . M . 241 ; John Horbury P . M . 605 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ;

and J . H . Turle ) ' , W . M .-elect 1035 . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Jos . C . Lunt , the W . M .-elect , was duly presented by Bros . Mott and Archer to the W . M . to receive the benefit of

installation . The usual preliminaries having been duly observed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , consisting of Bros John Lunt , Mott , Archer , Cobham , Fozzard , and Horbury , when Bro . Jos . C . Lunt was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and was proclaimed and saluted as such by the brethren in the several degrees , the ceremony being performed in a very able and

affecting manner by Bro . John Lunt , P . M ., father of the W . M . The following arc the brethren whom the W . M . invested as his officers : —Bros . R . Abraham , S . W . ; J . P . M'Arthur , J . W . ; W . Archer , P . M .. Treas . ; W . Sephton , Sec ; J . Grimes , S . D . ; H . Hughes , J . D . ; C . M'Ewen , I . G . ; Hardy and Ellis , Stewards . The addresses to the various officers and the concluding address

were delivered by Bro . Mott , I . P . M ., in his usual accurate and impressive msnner . One gentleman was then proposed as a candidate for initiation , and hearty good wishes having been expressed for Nos . 241 , 605 , and 1035 , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to Bro . Vines , Canton Hotel , Victoria-road , where an excellent repast awaited them , and to which

ample justice was done . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed , the I . P . M ., Bro . Mott , gave the toast of the evening , " The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke in high terms of his character and ability—as one well qualified to discharge the duties of the office , and to occupy the chair of that lodge . —The W . M . then rose and said : Worshipful sir and brethren ,

I beg most sincerely to thank you for thc kind manner in which you have been pleased to respond to the toast of my health . Brethren , you have elected me to thc highest honour which it is in your power to bestow . The desire to occupy such a position is not only a pardonable but a laudable one , provided he who seeks it is actuated by a sincere and honest desire to render himself more

extensively serviceable . It will be my earnest endeavour during my year of office to maintain the honour and welfare of the Walton Lodge , and I trust I may not disappoint the expectations which you may have indulged in respecting my qualifications , for I have to succeed a brother whose excellent working it has been our privilege to witness during the past year . However , I hope that

any failings of my own will meet with your kind and fraternal indulgence . I can rely , I know , upon the able assistance of the P . M . 's at all limes , and I hope when I leave the chair the lodge will hot have lost any of the prestige which now attaches to it . — The W . M . then proposed " The Heath of the Installing Master , " and said : Brethren , I feel more than ordinary pleasure in proposing

this toast , for I have had the very great honour of being installed by my father , which is a great privilege , a : d one that very seldom occurs , for which I have to thank Bro . Mott for his kindness in allowing him to discharge that pleasing duty , which otherwise would have devolved upon him ( Bro . Mott ) . I will also couple with this toast that of the I . P . M ., and I rejoice in the opportunity

afforded me of expressing , on behalf of the Walton Lodge , the hig h appreciation we have of the admirable manner in which he has perfjrmed thc duties of W . M . during the past year . I shall always cherish the remeirbrance that it was his hand that unveiled the mystic beauties to which I was introduced on becoming a member of the fraternity . Long may he be spared to give us his valuable assistance

and advice . —The W . M . next proposed " P . M . ' s , " to which Bro . Archer responded ; also "The Officers , " each of whem severally responded . —Bro . Arci . er , P . M ., then proposed the "West Lancashire Masonic Educational Instiution , " to which Bro . Mott , the lion . Sec , responded in a speech of great eloquence . —Iiro . Lunt ,

P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " to which Bros . Fozzard , llorbury , and Turley . responded . —Bro . Mott proposed , in a very able speech , which was warmly received , " Prosperity to the Walton Lodge , " Bro . Pyre responding . The concluding toast was then given , which brought the proceedings of thc day to a most happy conclusion . ( Reports of Lodge Meetings continued on page 76 . J

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