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Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., pave "The W . M ., '' and in doiii" - so , congratulated Bro . Smith on his re-appointment . Bro . Smith had been placed in somewhat of a difficulty and delicacy , but he hacl no doubt that the forthcoming year would be equally successful as the past . 'The present position of thc W . M . reminded him of Shakespeare s words , that some men were born great , some achieved greatness

and others had greatness thrust upon them . 'Their VV . M . was the whole ' trinity of this , and combined the excellent qualitv of unity as well . . The " W . M . replied in an appropriate address , and pointed out what the past year ' s proceedings had been , and how in the future he craved the indulgence and help of thc members to enable the lodge to become even more

successful than it stood at that moment . " 'The Past Masters' Health" was then proposed , and the VV . M . referred to the great help he hacl received from Tie Past Masters of the lodge as a body . Bros . D . Sinclair and R . Whitfield replied in suitable terms , after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the brethren retired .

DARLINGTON . —Restoration Ledge ( No . 111 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Archer-street , on Thursday , thc 23 rd ult . 'Two brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by the W . M ., Bro . K . Luck , M . A . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where , in addition to the members of the lodge , fifteen visiting brethren , from various lodges in thc province , honoured the W . M . with their

presence . STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 7 : 0 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , theiSth ult ., at the North-VVeslern Hotel . Present : Bros . T . Wood , P . G . R ., VV . M . ; ] . Senior , S . VV . ; J . Baker , I . VV . ; j . Storer , P . M ., 'Treas . ; F . Woolley , Sec ; J . MottramS . D . ; E . J . Mouslcy , J . D . ; S . Scott , D . C ;

, . L Wooldridgc , l . C ; T . Rigbv , Steward ; R . lomhnson , Tyler : j . Uodcnham , Prov . G . Treas ., P . M . ; G . Spikbury , P . P . I . C . W ., P . M . ; J . Hayes , I ; . Estilcy , W . D . Batkin , C Griffith , VV . Brown , VV . H . Frith , VV . P . Duncalfc , P . Bottrill , C . 11 . Dudley , J . Nevitt , C . J . Nevitt , . Newton , 1 . Taylor , A . Ward , A . F . WhiUomc , and H . Thorn . Visitors : Bros . Foster Cough , D . P . G . M .

Staflordshire ; T . VV . Chalmers ; E . II . I borne , P . G . S . B ., W . M . 52 b ; R . Jackson , iSjii ; and T . Collins , iNyd . Thc niinutes ef the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , llie W . M . announced that he had received the annual report of the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association , by which il appeared that this lodge had contributed £ 411 4 s . towards the " A" Fund and j ( , i . j Ss . to the " B " Fund ; the total being the highest amount

contributed by any lodge in the province ; and the VV . M . said he could also congratulate the lodge respecting the total amount contributed since the formation of the Association , as there again the lodge stood first on the list . Ile informed the brethren that he had been made a Vice-President oi the Association in recognition of thc support given to it by the lodge . Bro . Storer . P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., briclly , but very

appro-, priately , proposed that a Past Master's jewel be presented to Bro . ' Wood out of the funds of llie lodge for llie admirable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for thc past two years . This was seconded by Bro . Senior , S . VV ., who , on behalf of the officers , spoke of the kindly spirit at all times displayed b y thc W . M . to them . The proposition upon being put 10 tile lodge , was carried

unanimously . „ .. . VV . Bro . Foster Cough , D . P . G . M ., in response to a vote of thanks accorded to him by the lodge for his visit amongst them , said that , although he had nut seen any ceremonies gone through that evening , he could not forget the way in which he had seen the lodge do its work upon a previous occasionwhen he told them that he could not find thc

, slightest fault with thc W . M . or any of his officers . Messrs . S . Parton and Belcher having been proposed as candidates - to be initiated , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and thc brethren adjourned to listen to a most able address on "Mark Masonry" by VV . Bro . l ' oster Cough , D . P . G . M .

BATTLE , —Abbey Lodge ( No . 11 S 4 ) . — I he regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 1 Oth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there was a good attendance of the bretlucn . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . iSargent , supported by Bros . C . W Duke , P . P . G . I . D ., P . M ., S . VV . ; A . D . Womcrsley , j . W . ; II . G . F . Wells , P . M ., Hon . lreas . ; Chas . R .

" Chandler , P . G . Slwd , D . C . Sec ; Henry Kimm , acting S . D . (/• Vcim .. s .. uU B . IL Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., acting | . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; J . I ' . Richardson , I . G . ; VV . C . TTH , J . A- Middlemass , C Martin . G . Farley , C . Armstrong , VV . Freeman , B . Cullwick . J . Foord , and F . Forss , 40 . . . . , ,

, After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the W . M . proceeded to initiate Mr . J . Walder and confer the Second Degree upon Bro . J . B . Foster both of which ceremonies were very ably performed . 'The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial and well served supper , at which the usual Masonic and other toasts were honoured .

BYKER . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1 , 342 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodgerooms , Hope and Anchor Hotel , on the nth ult ., Bro . J . Donald Annan , VV . M ., in the chair . Thc lodge was opened in due ( orm and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Bro . Jno . Muir Cantley was raised to the De"rce of a M . M . by the W . M ., who gave thc work , including

thc tracing board and charge . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for a VV . M . for the ensuing year , when the W . M . declared Bro . VV . Smith , S . VV ., to be duly elected . Bro . Alderson Barker , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Sims was elected Tyler . T he standing Finance Committee was also re-elected . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered from many visiting brethren .

The lodge was then closed and thc brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , where thc W . M . occupied the chair and the S . W . the vice-chair . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " and that of "His Royal Highness " the Prince of Wales , the Grand Master , " were duly honoured . The W . M . then , in very graceful and laudatory terms , proposed " The Health of thc W . M . Elect , " which was

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received with the greatest enthusiasm by both members and visiting brethren . 'The W . M . elect briefly responded , and hoped that in following in thc footsteps of the Past Masters who had preceded him the lodge would continue in thc prosperous and efficient condition which at , the present time characterised it .

Bro . Cumberland , P . P . G . J . VV . Yorkshire , in his response to " The Visitors' ' ¦ ' toast , alluded to the excellent working of thc lodge , and expressed the hope that the VV . M . elect would conduct the business of thc lodge in thc same strict caution as his predecessor . 'The other brethren responding to this toast vcrc Bros , Jno . Page , P . M . 40 b , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . B . McLearon ,

W . M . 431 ; and Leech , W . M . 97 . Bro . Dr . Adam Wilson . P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., proposed ( he toast of " Provincial Grand Lodge , " lo which Hro . B . J . 'Thompson , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , responded , and alluded to the time when he was thc first VV . M . of that lodge , and the many difficulties it had then to encounter ; and congratulated thc members on its recent growth and increasing

prosperity . The toast of "The VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Win Cooper , I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., and the W . M . responded in llis usual able and eloquent manner . The toast list was interspersed by songs and recitations , given by the several members ; and , after the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren separated , a very enjoyable evening having

been spent . Amongst the brethren and the visitors were Bros . John Donald Annan , VV . M . ; VV . Cooper , l . P . M ., P . P . G . ] . D . ; 15 . J . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; Dr . Adam Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; Dr . Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Scott , P . M ., Sec ; Cumberland , P . P . G . J . VV . Yorkshire ; J . Page , P . M . 4 or ,. P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . II . ' McLearon ,

VV . M . 431 ; Leech , W . M . 97 ; VV . Smith , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Alfred Simpson , acting J . VV . ; VV . Varty , Sec . ; Dixon Cowie , S . D . ; James Cooper , J . D . ; John MacKay , acting I . G . ; John Bywell , S . S . ; J . Purvis , J . S . ; Sims , 'T yler ; Bennett , Alex . Simpson , Turnbull , Brown , Cantley , A . D . Campbell , Marston , T . Dinning , S . S . 4 S 1 ; Peter llastic , 4 S 1 ; Daniel Anderson , W . M . 11 . 04 ; Spowart , and others .

MANCHESTER . —Worsley Lodge ( No . 1 S 14 ) , — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Court House , when the following brethren were present : Bros . R . Williams , VV . M . ; W . Bowden , P . l ' . G . Purs ., S . VV . ; Dr . VV . G . . Martin , J . W . ; VV , B . Upjohn , Sic . ; | o-cph Roscoc , S . D . ; Thos . Wilson , J . D . ; Rev . Will ' Haynes P . M . ;

| . Hartley Hackings P . M . 1213 ; S . Samuelson , Tyler ; G . A . Batlcy , J . Wallwork , VV . A . Rothwcll , S . Bradburn , lohn Redvard and others . Visitors : Bro ,, Samuel Jen , P . M . 70 , 10 S , 1091 , 14 S 0 , 1 S 47 , P . P . G . 'Treas . Devonshire ; Rev . | . E . Roberts , Piov . Grand Chap . E . Lane ; Henry Crosby , P . G . Purs . VV . Lane , P . M . liSS ; James II . Andrew , ' W . M . 15 S . S ; Geo . McFarlane , VV . M . 1633 ;

Hiram Morton , P . M . 115 ; Richard Starkie , l . P . M i . ii . ); Richard Broadbent , P . M . ' , 25 ; Thos . Hassall , W . M . 12135 W . W . Clayton , S . D . wis !• 1 ; ' .. Johnson , J . W . 1335 ; B . Derham , 1723 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The W . M . elect was Dr . VV . G . Martin , who although only four years a Mason , has worthily and deservedly

attained the proud position of W . M ., a position which we feel sure no member of the lodge grudges him , he being generally beloved by them all , and wc feel equally certain the members of thc lodge will unite in rendering him all the assistance in their power , and also that he will fulfil his duties with honour to the lodge and credit to himself . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the

previous meeting read and confirmed , thc W . M . elect was pre ented to the Installing Master , Bro . R . Williams , and with due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S ., and on the re-admission of all M . M . ' s was proclaimed and saluted in the usual manner . The W . M . afterwards appointed his officers , who were invested by Bro . R . Williams , as follows : Bros . 'Thus . Wilson , S . VV . ; William

Henry Wilson , J . W . ; the Rev . the Earl of Mulgrave ( by proxy ) , Chap . ; J . Roscoc , Treas . ; the Ucv . VV . 11 . Bayiies , P . M ., Sec ; Israel Wallwork , S . D . ; Arthur Derham , M . D ., J . D . ; N . Hartley Hacking , D . of C ; R . F . Coules , F . C . O , Org . ; W . II Upjohn , l . C ; S . Bradburn , K . T . Martin , and A . Yates , Steward :, ; and S . Samuelson , 'T yler . 'The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens were delivered

by Bro . Wm . Bowdcn , P . P . G . Purs ., and to the brethren by Bro . the Rev . J . E . Roberts , P . G . Chap . East Lane . After which " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by thc visiting brethren , and the lodge was . closed in peace and harmony . The brethren adjourned to the Bridgcwater Hotel , and

celebrated the festival of St . John with a well-served banquet . When the banquet was over thc brethren returned to the lodge room , where dessert was prepared for them , and during which thc usual loyal toasts were proposed and responded to . Bros , thc Rev . J . E . Roberts , P . G . Chap . ; Samuel Jen , P . P . G . Treas . Devonshire ; Henry Crosby , P . G . Purs . W . Lane ; and Wm . Bow-den , P . P . G . P . W . l ^ anc , responded on behalf of " The Present and Past Provincial Grand

Officers . In proposing "The W . M . ' s Health , " Bro . R . Williams , LP . M ., said lie considered it the loast of thc evening . He was proud to sec Bro . Dr . Martin in the position of W . M ., as he had suddenly shot up from thc ; ranks to the highest office thc lodge could give him , and there could be no doubt that in reaching this exalted position in such an incredibly short space of time he must have been deserving of it . 1 le

felt sure their W . M . would prove worthy of the honour bestowed upon him , as during his ( Bro . Williams' ) year of office he had asked him on many occasions to perform various duties , which he had done satisfactory , Bro . Williams concluded his remarks by calling upon the brethren to drink Dr . Martin's health , which they did with every manifestation of pleasure . The VV . M ., in reply , said there were times in a man ' s life

when he could not find language to sufficiently express his thoughts , undsuchwasthccasc with him at the present time ; he would therefore content himself by thanking Bro . R . Williams for his kind remarks , and lhc brethren for so heartily responding to thc toast ; and assured them that during his year of office he should not depart from thc ancient landmarks of thc Order . Thc VV . M ., in proposing "The Health of their LP . M .,

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Bro . R . Williams , " said it was in his opinion an important toast , because Bro Williams had fulfilled his duties as W . M . during thc past year , and also as Installing Master that day , to the satisfaction of them all , and it was a great comfort to him ( Dr . Martin ) to know that 111 their l . P . M . he should have a brother on whom he could rely for assistance or advice in case of need . As long as language was spoken throughout the world , as long as history recorded

the deeds of bravery , so long will be recorded that remarkable charge of the 600 at Balaclava , from which their l . P . M . was a survivor , and of which it was said " All the world wondered . " Bro . Dr . Martin went on to say they felt so proud of their l . P . M . that it was extra pleasing to present him with a slight token of their esteem in the shape of a silver tankard , on which the inscription read as follows : " Presented to Bro . R . Williams by the brethren of the

Worsley Lodge of Freemasons as a token of their fraternal regard . February 21 st , 1 SS 2 . " Thc concluding words of thc W . M . and reading of the inscription was lhc signal for loud applause , which having subsided , thc health of Bro . Williams was heartily drank from the tankard , which was passed round to each brother . Bro . Williams , in reply , said it had crossed his mind during the evening that he should have to reply to the

toast of the l . P . M ., but he had no intimation that he should have to express any other sentiments than those embodied in that toast , and consequently , he had been taken quite by surprise by the gift of this handsome tankard . With regard to what he had done , he would say that for a youn . ilodge they had not done so badly , and for thc information of the visiting brethren he would say , the lodge had got out of debt and had a balance over in hand ; but in saying

this he did not wish to take any praii . e on himself , as it was mainly due to one of their members , who was for ever remonstrating' about the cost of this or that , and saying , we cannot alford it yet . The result , however , had been a good balance-sheet . Bro . Williams concluded his remarks by saying they had done him the honour of presenting him with the first testimonial that had been given to any

member , and he should prize it above everything he possessed . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , including that of " The First W . M ., thc Rt . Hon . the Earl of Ellesniere , " " The Past Masters , " "T he Visiting Brethren , " " T he Newly-Invested Officers , " " The Wives , Sisters , and Daughters of . Masons , " and a very pleasant evening was spent .

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ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at liio . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E . Bros . D . Moss , W . M . ; W . Gray S . VV . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ; VV . J . Musto , S . D . ; L . C llashp . J . D . ; II . Marks , l . C ; VV . M usto , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . II . Stephens , Hon . Sec ; W . Partridge . P . M . ; LP Cohen , P . M . ; J . T . Is . Job , Walker , J . II ! Pnngle , Horley , VV . Yetton , P . M . ; T . J . Barnes , PM . ; and others .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed , lhc ceremony ol initiation was worked , Bro . Partridge , candidate . Bro . Taylor worked the First , Second , Third , and fourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . VV . Gray was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . The brethren decided to work the Fifteen Sections on the fourth meeting night in next monthand to

, invite Bro . W . 11 . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1445 , to preside upon that occasion . Bro . Moss introduced his motion asking the lodge to devote from its funds an amount towards the Mansion House Relief Fund on behalf of the persecuted Jews in Russia . A sum of one guinea was dul y voted from the funds , which amount was im mediatel y increased to £ 3 3 s . by lhc brethren present , and lodge was closed .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . —A successful meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held al Bro . Gregory ' s , Silver Tavern , Uuulett-road , Limehouse , 1 ' .., on ihe 22 nd ult . Lodge was opened by Bro . Bull , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . W . Llliiicford , S . W . ; A . Schecrboom , P . M ., J . W . ; E . M . Money , S . D . ; Austen , J . D . ; L . Kennett , I . G . ; Turnuand . P .. VL

Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; B . C . Rawc W . M . Mother Lodge ; Ould , Stevens , Wyles , ) . U . Pnngle , F . Robinson , E . Gregory , Watson , C . Stuart , itepbens , and others . After due formalities , Bro . Money was raised to the Third Degree in an able manner . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Ellingford was elected W . M . lor the ensuing lodge

meeting , and lodge was closed and adjourned . A meeting of the East London Masonic Charitable Fund , in connection with the lodge , was subsequently held and largely attended , Bros . Daniells , P . M ., President ; Turquand , P . M ., Treas . ; and C . Breden , P . M ., thc indefatigable lion . Sec . 'The receipts enabled tli : Treasurer to declare ballot for the Life Governorship , and Bro . G . IT .

Stephens having been appointed Scrutineer , thc ballot was taken , and fell lo Bro . E . M . Money , who will represent the Girls' School at the next Festival in May . The brethren were much gratified at thc capital list taken up by the lodge Steward , Bro . F ' . Robinson , J . D . ; Si , to the Benevolent Institution , which reached thc handsome amount of over £ 115 , a result which was largely conduced to by this excellent association .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . SOo ) . — Thc nienihers of the above lodge assembled in goodly numbers at Bro . Smyth ' s , thc Sisters' 'Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on the 2 Sth ult . The , evening was devoted to the working of the Fifteen Sections , Bro . G . H . Stephens having been invited to preside . Lodge was opened in due form , Bro . Stephens being assisted by Bros . Lorkin , S . VV .

1524 , as S . W . ; Christian , S . D . SOo , J . W . ; Edwards , S . D . ; Baker , J . D . ; T . Clark , l . C ; F . Carr , Sec ; W . . H . Wellington , P . M . ; Blasted , P . M . ; Gloss , Gushing , Clark , Smyth , Robinson , Allen , Catling , Lamb , Digman , Marsh , Boyce Wardcll , Corbie , Wright , Greenwood , Bown , Polak , Darnell , Young , Nash , Moss , Ullcy , and

others . Lodge was opened up and resumed , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Fifteen Sectfons were next most ably worked to an attentive and appreciative audience as follows : — First Lecture : First Section , Bro . Glass , J . W . 4 , 3 ; Second , Bro . Smyth , J . W ., 1524 ; Third , F . Can , J . W . 1 O 07 ; Fourth , Bro . T . Clark , J . W . 1178 ; Fifth , lira . Allen ,