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Lodge had that evening shown its appreciation of personal worth by admitting Bro . Balfour as a member , and it had recognised the justness of the selection made by the outside public of his fitness for a political career . That Bro . Balfour would uphold the principles of the Craft they knew full

well . In conclusion , he wished prosperity to the Goderich Lodge , and complimented the VV . M ., Bro . Scriven , on the large gathering of Masons over which he had been called upon to preside . The scroll was then taken , when Bro . Youings was elected as Worshipful Master for the ensuing

year . After " Hearty good wishes " had been exchanged , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , admirably served by Bro . A . Wood . Bro . Scriven , in felicitous terms , proposed " The Health of R . W . Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . T . VV . Tew , P . G . D . of England , and W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . H .

Smith , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , said that the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was never in a finer condition of prosperity than now . The largest proportion of lodges had already sent in their returns , from which it appeared that there were a larger number of Freemasons in the province than he had ever known to be the case in the

23 years during which he had been connected with the province . He had the honour to be present at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in London , under the presidency of the Marquess of Hertford . ' He was proud to find himself so well supported by Stewards from West Yorkshire when the announcement was made that the province had contributed to the funds of the Institution the

magnificent sum of about £ 735 , the second largest amount that had been sent up from the provinces . There were many candidates for that admirable Charity , and he believed that West Yorkshire would be always found supporting their candidates both by their votes and their purse to the best of their ability . He alluded to the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Sheffield on the 14 th of

April next , when business of great importance was to be dealt with , andhe hoped the Leeds brethren in large numbers would be present . Freemasonry was in a very flourishing condition in Leeds , and he hoped to see the day when all the eight lodges of the town would meet under one roof . He hoped Freemasonry would always thrive in Leeds , and that all the brethren would work together in harmony , with

one great object in view , namely , brotherly love , relief , and truth . In conclusion , he called upon the brethren not to forget the late P . G . M ., Bro . Sir H . Edwards , who was lying on a bed of sickness . It was their bounden duty to remember one who had done so nobly in the past , and to express the hope that he might be long spared . The R . VV . P . G . M . then gave " The Initiate , " which was received with enthusiasm .

Bro . G . VV . Balfour , M . P ., in returning thanks , said that he had discovered that though not building in a material sense they were Masons in a- spiritual sense , and he rejoiced to think that he had become a member of that great Body . He trusted to remain not merely a sleeping partner , but an active member of the great Society , and in due time to merit the kind and cordial reception they had accorded to him .

Other toasts followed . ILKLEY . —Olicana Lodge ( No . 1522 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on Tuesday , the 16 th ult . The brethren assembled at 6 . 30 for the purpose of installing their W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The following members of the lodge were present : Bros . Henry Morton , W . M , ; J .

Gaunt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Wm . Margenson , P . M . ; Dr . T . Johnstone , P . M . ; C . H . Watson , P . M . ; P . Pollard , P . M . ; W . Wedgwood , S . W . ; A . E . Kershaw , J . W . j T . J . Critchley , Treasurer ; W . N . Adams , Secretary ; W . J . Kaye , S . D . ; A . B . Balfour , J . D . ; E . A .

Brotherton , I . G . ; A . S y kes , Tyler ; Whitaker , Bates , and Bennett . The visitors were Bros , the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Bradford ; Thomas Hill , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Charles Crabtree , P . M . 600 ; M . Mullen , P . M , 600 ; C . M . Wilson , P . M . 974 ; C . B . Scott , P . M . 2 S 9 ; Capt . lohn Ramsbotham ( Holnsdale ); George Tetley , Capt . John Ramsbotham ( Holnsdale ); George Tetley

, 59 ; Harry Pollard , 164 S ; H . Cutlack , 1211 ; and B . R . Stansfield , S . D . 974 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bio . Thomas Hill , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . W ., presented Bro . W . Wedgwood , the VV . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , which was rendered in a very effective and impressive manner , in accordance with the ancient rite and custom of the Order . The W . M . then

appointed and invested the following officers for the year : Bros . A . E . Kershaw , S . VV . ; VV . J . Kaye , J . W . ; F . J . Critchley , Treasurer ; E . A . Brotherton , Secretary ; A . B . Balfour , S . D . ; Dr . Bates , J . D . ; VV . N . Adams , I . G . ; and A . Sykes , Tyler . Bro . John Gaunt , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., was unanimously elected by the brethren as Charity Steward for the ensuing twelve months , and the W . M . was appointed Almoner of the lodge .

The brethren then adjourned to the Crescent Hotel , to celebrate their annual festival , where they partook of a recherche banquet , very creditably provided by Mr . and Mrs . Mercer . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and , being interspersed with songs and recitations by the talented brethren present , a most enjoyable evening was spent .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge (( No . 1611 ) . —On Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., an emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviour-gate . The W . M . and brethren of the Falcon Lodge , Thirsk , had expressed a desire to visit the Eboracum Lodge for the purpose of exchanging fraternal courtesies and seeing the working of the iodge , and accordingly a special

meetingwas arranged for their convenience . The lodge having been opened , the chair was taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . VV ., in the absence of Bro . A . T . B . Turner , W . M ., who is in bad health . There were present also Bros . J . Blenkin , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; Geo . Avre , P . M .. P . P . G . D . ; W . Brown . S . W .: Geo .

Balmford , P . M . and Treas ., P . P . G . O ., as J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec ; S . J . Dalton , S . D . ; W . Lackenby , J . D . ; W . Storey , Stwd . ; W . Stephenson , I . G . ; P . Pearson and J . D . Irving , Asst . Stvvds . ; J . Hall , Tyler ; VV . T . Nance , W . B . Dyson , J . W . Blenkin , J . E . Wilkinson , H . Mennell , W . G . Carter , W . Sharp , C . Tuff , W . Routledge , Geo . Hebblethivaite , T . Horsley , B . Stephenson , and H . Shonk-

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smith ; and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . Kirby , P . M . 236 ; Major McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; R . C . Faukner , S . G . Crummack , T . Watkinson , J . Biscomb , 236 ; and G . Manton , 279 . The VV . M . and brethren of the Falcon Lodge , 1416 , were announced , entered the room , and took their places to the number of 11 , including Bros . Z . Wright , VV . M . ; Dr .

Longford , S . VV . ; Dr . Hartley , J . W . ; J . T . Hansell , Sec . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . and Treas . ; C . Greensides , P . M . ; Rev . E . Richardson , J . D . ; Rev . Canon Camidge , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . R . Hansell , D . C ; W . W . Hall , I . G . ; and J . S . Farmery , Tyler . Bro . Whytehead welcomed the visitors in the name of the lodge , expressed regret at the absence of the VV . M ., and hoped that the

practice of interchanging visits between lodges would become more frequent . Bro . Z . Wright replied , expressing the pleasure it gave himself and his brethren to be present . Bro . Blenkin , P . M ., then took the chair , and proceeded to initiate a candidate who had been balloted for at the last regular lodge , and subsequently Bro . Whytehead resumed the chair , and initiated a second candidate , the charge

being given by the Senior Warden . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , the arrival was announced of Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram , Grand Chaplain and D . P . G . M . of Durham , and that distinguished brother was introduced by a deputation under the direction of Bro . Ayre , P . M ., as Director of Ceremonies , and was saluted . At the request of the visitors , the lodge was then raised to the Second and Third

Degrees and again lowered , after which Bro . T . B . Whytehead said that , as usual , he had a pleasant duty to perform , namely , to present to the lodge more gifts on the part of its members . Bro . G . Lamb had done a quantity of painting , staining , Sic , lor the lodge on entering its new premises , and had forwarded to the Treasurer a receipted bill for the whole amount . Bro . Shonksmith had presented a quantity

of glasses , engraved with Masonic emblems and the number of the lodge . Bro . W . Stephenson had given a set of match trays for the smoke room table , and three antique goblets engraved with Masonic emblems ; and he himself begged to present to the library the Abbe Barruel ' s " History of Jacobinism , " in four volumes . Votes of thanks were passed for these gifts and the lodge

was closed with " Hearty good wishes . " The brethren then adjourned to the supper room , the capacity of which was tried to its utmost limits . An excellent supper had been provided by the Tyler , to which justice was done , and after the wreck had been removed the usual loyal toasts were given . Bro . T . B . Whytehead gave the toast of " The Falcons . " He said for some years it had been an annual pleasure to him to visit Thirsk at a certain period and to

instal the W . Masters of the Falcon Lodge , whom he regarded as his Masonic children , the youngest of whom he was pleased to see smiling on his left . The Falcon Lodge had shown marvellous activity considering its dimensions and locality . It had a beautiful little hall of its own and did good and intelligent work in Masonry . He hoped that they had that night inaugurated in York a new feature in the way of Masonic visiting which would be continued and extended .

Bro . Z . Wright responded , saying how gratified he and his brethren had been in witnessing the clean working of the Eboracum Lodge , and how much surprise they had felt at the beautiful details of the furniture and the general excellence of the new premises . He said that the Falcon Lodge had not as much work on hand as their entertainers , but they kept their working tools in good order , and ready

to work up any good material that was presented to them . Bro . Canon Camidge proposed " Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , " and referred to his early friendship with Bro . Whytehead , when as schoolfellows they often rowed up the river Ouse against stream and wind . Now , however , they were embarked on the stream of Masonry , with both wind and stream in their favour , and he trusted

that the voyage so auspiciously begun v / ould continue as happily . He congratulated the Eboracum Lodge upon its success and the good work it was doing , and concluded by speaking in the hi ghest terms of Freemasonry and its value to society and its influence on the happiness of mankind . The toast was responded to by Bro . J . Blenkin , P . M . The toast of "The Visitors" was given by Bro . VV .

Brown , S . W ., and responded to by Bro . G . Kirby , P . M . Bro . J . T . Seller , P . M ., proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " and Bro . G . Balmford , P . M . and Treas ., responded . Bro . W . B . Dyson gave "The Healths of the [ Candidates , " and both of them responded . Bro . Whytehead gave "The Masonic Charities , " and spoke of the work done by the Iodge in that direction , which

had been mainly owing to the efforts of their Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., whom he had hoped to have seen amongst them that evening . Bro . T . Horsley responded , and after the Tyler's toast the meeting broke up . During the evening several songs were given by Bros . G . Kirby , P . M ., Major McGachen , P . M ., J . E . Wilkinson , H . Mennell , and others .

CLEATOR MOOR . —Stirling Lodge ( No . 1989 ) . This Cumberland lodge held a meeting on VVednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the lodge room , Market Hall . Present Bros . Chas . Gowan , VV . M . ; Henry Ward , S . VV . ; Richd . Walker , J . W . ; John J . Robinson , Sec . ; Henry Rothery , S . D . ; James Welch , J . D . ; Jos . Dickinson , D . C . ; Jas , Johnston , I . G . ; John Caffrey , Tyler ; Kirkeonel , P . M . ;

Baxter , P . M . ; and John J . Robinson , P . M . Visitors Bros . L . Ward , W . M . 1400 ; Rev . Jos . Tyson , P . M . 1532 ; and Jos . Dickson . During business Bro . Wm . H . Redfern was passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Robt . Hindmarsh was initiated . Three candidates were also proposed for ballot at the next meeting . A pleasant evening was afterwards spent , interspersed with songs , Sic .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No , 177 ) . —The weekJv meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 13 rd nit . There were present liros . I . D . Smith , VV . M . j R . Rowlands , S . W . ; Buckeridge , J . W . ; F . | . Tull , S . D . ; C . Brady , J . D . ; White , I . G . ; J . Hill , Preceptor ; K . Walden , Sec ; T . Taylor , G . Stokes , VV . H . Boys , A , O . Side , and Simpson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed , The installation ceremony was fully rehearsed in all its parts by Bro . | . D . Smith , the Installing Master , Bro . R , Rowlands , Installed Master , and Bro . \ V , Boys

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Director of Ceremonies . The VV . M . invested his officers . It was proposed and seconded that Bro . liuckcriilgc should be the W . M . for tlie ensuing week—carried unanimouslv ; the working to be initiation ceremony , charge , and 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture . Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . K 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tiicsdav , tlie 2 nd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-hill . Present : Bros . I . Stephens , VV . M ; S . J . Humfrass , S . VV . ; A . E . Hubert , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , " Sec . ; M . ] . Green , S . D . ; VV , Thomas , J . D . ; W . J . Stratton , I . G . ; C . Hunt , P . M I . Hutchings , C . R . VVickens , L . C . Hendry , J . II . Dew , I . McCullock , C . J . Grove , and S . Samuels . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The 1 st Section of the lecture

was worked by Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . Hunt being the candidate . Bro . Hendry answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The 2 nd Section of the lecture was worked , and the lodge called oil for refreshment , and afterwards called on again , and the 3 rd Section of the lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Thomas and Hendry were elected joining members . Bro . Humfress was elected VV . M . forthc ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CLAPION LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —The weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 2 GU 1 ult ., at the Lord Stanley , Sandringham-road , Hacknev . Present : Bros . Bunker , WM . ; Cubbon , S . W . ; Oldham , | . W . ; Draper , S . D . ; Archer , J . D . ; Grey , I . G . ; Finch , acting Preceptor ; Church , Sec . ; M'Laren , Barnes , Berry , Cattlin , Morley , and Bcnnet . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes duly confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barnes

acting as candidate . Bro . M'Laren being a candidate for passing , was interrogated and trusted . Tlie W . M . then opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and Bro . M'Laren was passed to the Degree of a F . C . Bro . Cattlin being a candidate for raising was interrogated and trusted . The W . M . then opened the lodge in the Third Degree , and Bro . Cattlin was raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . On the proposition of Bro . Finch , acting Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Oldham , J . W ., that Bro . Cubbon occupy the chair at the ' next meeting , this was

carried unanimously . It was then proposed by Bro . Oldham , J . W ., and seconded by Ufo . Morling , that the Sections be worked hy the lodge on the fourth Friday in March , and that Bro . Watkinson , 1728 , occupy the chair—this was also carried . Several new members were then proposed by different brethren , and on being put to the vote were admitted unanimously . The Secretary then read a few letters , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . The attention of brethren is called to the Section meeting in March ; a hearty welcome will be given to all who attend .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 O .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Porchcster Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland-square , Porchestcr-tcrrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . VV . J . Mason , W . M . ; A . Hardv , S . VV . ; E . F . Ferris , j . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D . ; J . Potter , | . D . ; I . S . Henry , I . G . j W . It Chappell , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfo ' nt , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; J . Stephens , W . M . 142 s ; M . I . Green , C . T . Morse ,

O . VV . Battley , J . Smith , H . Curtis , E . Arbib , and P . \ V . Rogers . Visitors : Bros . J . Greenbaum , 1017 ; and S . Barrow , 1425 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Thomas and Green candidates respectively , Bro . Hardy was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bros . Greenbaum and Barrow were elected membcre . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this Iodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 35 th ult , when there were present Bros . E . L . P . Valeriani , W . M . ; H . G . Marsden , S . W . ; C . H . McQueen , J . W . ; \ V . F . McOuecn , S . D . ; J . VV . Tacon , J . D . ; B . Solomon , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; F . Kedgc , G . Coleman , P . M . ; J . Rowe , C . Grassi , B . Holeyman , VV . F . Thorpe ,

J . Bromley , J . D . Graham , T . A . Dickson , Frank Gulliford , C . Richards , J . Woodward , and T . E . Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . B . Holeyman having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . With the permission of the VV . M ., Bro . G . Reynolds acted as S . D . Bro . VV . F . McQueen offering himself asa candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions

were put , well answered , and Bro . VV . F . McQueen retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . W . F . McQueen resumed the office of S . D . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro , H . C . Mulvey worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . C . Grassi proposed that Bro . J . D . Graham , 1559 , be a joining member of this lodge of instructionseconded by Bro . J . Rowe , carried unanimously . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., proposed that Bro . E . C . Mulvey be W . M . for the ensuing week . He had kindly acted as

Preceptorthat evening ; his place in the lodge should have been S . VV . — seconded by the J . \ V „ and carried unanimously . The VV . M , elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising foi the third time , Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . E . L . P . Valeriani for the able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for the clear and precise manner he had worked the ceremonies of initiation and passing—seconded by the J . W ., carried unanimously . Tlie W . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further oll ' ering lor the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1780 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , ( he 20 th ult ,, at the Crown and . Anchor , 711 , Ebury-street , S . W Present : Bros . Coughlan , W . M . ; Green , jun ., S . W . ; Forscutt , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; A . Hayes , Sec ; Stevenson , S . U . ; Hume , J . D . ; Arnold , I . G . ; Witts , P . M . j Folson , Musson , Nice , Coleman , Taylor , Gilbert , Gcisel , Clarkson , and Harris , ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro , Geisel , F . C , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bros . Gibson and Taylor candidate ' s . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Gilbert candidate . The explanation of the tracing hoard was then very ably rendered liy the VV . M . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CH 1 SWICK LODGE ( No . 301 a ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . Present : Bros . Sims , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; Perdue , J . W . ; W . VV . Williams , S . D . ; F . Williams , J . D . ; J . Brown , I . G . ; VV . Johnson , Sec . ; George Gardner , acting Pre . ceptor ; V . Wing , J . Wood , A . Tilbury , D . Smither , and R , Wimpcy . Visitor : Bro . Johnson , Eccleston Lodge . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and conlirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree and questions being

asked leading to tlie Third Degree , Bro . F . Williams was entrusted . Lodge opened In the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was worked . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . | ohiison candidate . On the Master rising for the third time , the annual dinner committee announced that all arrangements were completed for the celebration to take place on Monday , March i < th , at 7 . 30 sharp , when all Masons are kindly invited . Tickets , 3 s . Od . each . Nothing furthc offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .