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Bro . Cohen , I . P . M ., in reply , said he had done his best , and he was sure they all appreciated it . Bro . IL Lazarus said it had been a great pleasure to him during Bro . Cohen ' s year to clo whatever he could to assist him . He trusted tbat he had dona it to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bros . Joseph , Orlton Cooper , Boulton , Massev . Myers ,

and Dancyirer responded to the toast of "The Visitors , " and Bros . Gardner and Dodson for "The Past Masters . " Bro . L . Lazarus replied to the toast of "The Treasurer and Sfcretaiy , " and the Wardens replied for " The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . —The December meeting of this lodge took place on the 14 th , at Freemasons' Hall , the occasion being one that drew together a goodly number of the brethren of the lodge to do honour to Bro . Letchworth , the Grand Secretary , who , as an honorary member , had signified his wish and intention of being present at the ceremonies and banquet . Bro . W .

C . Fox , W . M ., presided , and amongst others present vvere the following : Bros . F . Varley , S . W . j E . G . Packman , J . W . j J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . j \ . Robertson Reep , Sec . j lames Evans , S . D . ; Walter Potter , I . P . M . ; F . Dangerfield , jun ., P . M . j W . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; H . F . Frost , P . M . ; Charlton , Collins , E . A . Serre , C . A . Serre , Lethbridge , Cameron , Thornber , Pitt-Smith , Hill , C . H .

Cox , A . Dangerfield , H . Andrews , and Freeman , Tyler . The visitors vvere Bros . A . Morris . 1329 ; T . Holland , P . P . G . D . C . Sussex ; R . Burlteton , SGoj and F . Korb , 33 . After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the report of the Trustees of the Committee of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge on certain grants made by them was received and

approved . Bro . E . Albert Serre was duly passed to the Second Degree . After the usual business the lodge vvas duly closed , and the VV . M ., officers , and visitors subsequently banqueted together . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been warmly received ,

Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , in responding for the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " pointed out the numerous duties they vvere called on to discharge , the frequent meetings they vvere expected to attend , and the intricate and delicate questions that often came before them , and , in thanking the brethren for the manner in which his name had been coupled with the toast , expressed his great

desire not only to aid the cause of the Craft generally , but to do so by visiting and becoming known in as many lodges as he possibly could , as he thought by so doing he should acquire a better and more perfect insight into the working of the brethren , and be the better able to discharge his duties to all . In conclusion , he said it vvas his hope ,

as an hon . member , to attend the lodge as often as circumstances would permit , as it was , and had been , very gratifying to him to be present that evening in a lodge founded hy one of his predecessors in the office of Grand Sec , and one in which his personal friend , the late Colonel Shadwell Clerke had been an hon . member . Bro . J . R . Reep wished the brethren , when it came to

his turn to reply for the Secretary , a merry Christmas and a happy New Year , and the Tyler ' s toast soon afterwards brought another successful meeting of this truly harmonious lodge to a close . In the course of the evening Bro . Varley gave some very excellent songs . Bros . Frost , P . M ., and Henry , P . M ., presided at the piano , and Miss Kate Hickman ( Guildhall School of Music ) kindly volunteered as lady vocalist .

, Old Westminsters' Lodge ( No . 2233 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at thc Cafe ' Royal , Regent-street , on December 20 th , when Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . D . G . M . Bengal , vvho has rendered invaluable service as Secretary of the lodge since its formation , was installed as W . M . The members present included Bros . C . M . Barker , W . M . ; H . H . Hyde Clarke , I . P . M . ;

id J . Pearse , S . VV . ; 11 . F . Manisty , J . W . ; Rev . E . M . Tomlinson , (* hap . ; Hugh D . Sandeman , Sec . ; W . Hicks , S . D . j S . West , D . C ; L . VV . Stephenson , I . G . j W . Whs , Org . ; H . Sutherland , P . G . Stwd ., Stwd . j Reginald J . Mure , P . M . ; T . Wakley . jun ., P . M . j W . E . M . lomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . W . j F . G . Hallett , ] . B . Liberty , H . h . Rawson , VV . K . R . Bedford , P . G . Chap . ; E . F .

Kelly , and VV , Tomlinson . Visitors : Bros . Col . Noel Money , P . G . M . Surrey ; J . C . Remington , P . D . G . M . New South Wales j Percy H . Hall , W . M . 2095 ; E . Letch , worth , G . Sec . ; T . Caldwell Sandeman , W . M . 13 S 3 ; H . J ' . Gardner Salt , VV . M . 19 S 2 ; C E . Leopold B . Hudson , W . M . 143 j J . Curnow , P . M . 2033 j and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 .

1 M Se W 3 S ° P cned < aI , d 'he minutes confirmed . Bro . R . ii I ?"? P , A 1 , « then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . IJ r D Sandemanas W . M . With the exception of Bro . H . b . Rawson , who vvas appointed Secretary , the oilicers vvere re-app 0 inted and invested . The W . M ., in presenting the I-1 - . W . vvith a Past Master's jewel , said Bro . Barker had during the past year been genial , kind , considerate , and

comteous , and there was not a single member of the lodge who would not look back upon his occupancy of the chair with pleasurabe feelings . Bro . Barker , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks , and the lodge vvas closed . After an excellent banquet , a loving cup , kindly lent for " ne occasion by the captain of the Westminster School , was passed round the table with the appropriate sentiments 11 1 * ****** «*¦ " * " - -.--- » _ -. __ u | - } --v jit mi .. _> viiiii . i- _< i- __ i

* ' __ _ - Itoreat . " This cup was the gift of Old Westminster Boys , » no had served with Warren Hastings and is highly prized « y the school . 'Ihe visual toasts then followed , Bro . R . J . Mure , ' . P . M ., proposing " ' 1 he Grand Ofiicers " in an appropriate speech . Uro . Col . Noel Money , Prov . G . M . Surrey , in response , said he vvas glad the Grand Secretary had been called upon to answer for himself , as lie vvas an officer vvho vvas

uiuugnt into contact with every lodge in the kingdom and YV i . i " . a res P ° nsible position in Grand Lodge . The "•>»•of the Old Westminsters' Lodge vvas aGrand Ollicer ™ , ?• , dur , n __ his long Masonic career , had set an example iT" , e , \ eTy Grand 0 "icer was proud to follow . lie th 1 ^ ro- Mucc ' P M forthe kind manner in which ne toast had been proposed and received . f , , - !" ¦¦ Letchworth , G . Sec , said he was fully sensible tne kind feelings which prompted Bro . Mure to associate "is name with the toast and thanked him most heartily .

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He knew the great interest his dear friend and predecessor , Col . Clerke , took in this lodge and that he was , therefore , very pleased to be present . During the past nine months he had been brought into close connection vvith the Grand Officers , and was in a position to say that he believed one and a'l were animated by one desire—to promote by every means in tlT-ir nower the advancement of the Order . 'Those

who attended Grand Lodge last meeting knew what it was proposed to do with a view to enable not only the M . W . G . M ., but Prov . Grand Masters to recognife to a greater extent than heretofore the claims of worthy Masons who aspire to Grand Office . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he returned thanks for the compliment paid them . "The Sister Grand Lodge of the World" vvas next

given by the W . M ., vvho said they were honoured by the presence of Bro . Col . Remington , P . D . G . M . N . S . Wales . That distinguished brother was over in this country for a short time , and it was the duty of English Masons to show him hospitality . He hoped Bro . Col . Remington , would carry back pleasant recollections of his visit to their lodge . Bro . Colonel Remington , P . D . G . M . New South Wales ,

said it was an exceedingly happy thing for him that on the first occasion he visited a Blue Lodge it was one that bore such an ancient name as theirs . He vvas not going to say that in New South Wales they vvere more enthusiastic in Freemasonry than in this country , but he was sure they vvere as hearty in the manner they carried it out . They worked all the year round , except in a few lodges , and some

lodges met a few times a month , particularly since they established their own Grand Lodge . It had struck him that that lodge must always go in for quality and not for quantity . He was afraid he vvas going to leave England without visiting a lodge until he met the W . M . He should carry back very pleasant recollections of his visit , and should tell his brethren that they were true to the traditions

of Freemasonry as they were upheld in England . The I . P . M . then gave "The VVorshipful Master , " and said they now had the right man in the right place . Some of his predecessors had been distinguished for their ability , and others by their geniality in the banquet room , and the W . M . was distinguished for both . They felt that the forthcoming year would be a good one for the lodge and for the

W . M ., who would be served by the same officers who bad served him ( the I . P . M . ) . They would all wish the W M . health and happiness , feeling sure he would add lustre to that illustrious lodge , Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , W . M ., said he would not for one moment attempt to conceal his feelings of gratitude for the manner in vvhich the I . P . M . had proposed his health ,

for , reading between the lines , he could see in the I . P . M . ' s good and humorous speech a real sulstratum of hearty good will . That was really the pith of every speech , and every sentiment , and every thought . He felt he vvas somewhat of an interloper in the chair , but having been already Master of seven lodges he would not have taken the chair of any other lodge in the length and breadth of the United

Kingdom , but the temptation of filling the chair where they were all tied , not only by the bonds of Masonic affection , but also by the bonds of the school they all loved , vvas too great , for there was not a single Mason present vvho could have withstood such temptation . Having accepted the office , he should endeavour to emulate those vvho had preceded him . He hoped that lodge would always be united

in the feeling that they were old schoolfellows , although not all at school at the same time , and that they would , like the Elizabethan Club , take an interest in the welfare of that school . He thanked tbe brethren sincerely for the manner in vvhich they had received the toast , and trusted that

during the year he should not prove unworthy of their confidence . Bro . Barker , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Alasters , " and " The Visitors " vvas next cordially given . Bro . W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 , having responded for " The Masonic Press , " and Bro . Pearse , S . W ., for " The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful meeting .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BINGLEY . Scientific Lodge ( No . 439 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Fleece Hotel , on Wednesday , December 2 Sth . Bro . C . H . Haste was installed as VV . M . The meeting was honoured

by the presence of Bro . Henry Smith , Deputy Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire . The ceremony of installation vvas performed by Bro . Wilkinson Greenwood , the retiring W . AL , in a most able and impressive manner . The VV . M . afterwards invested the following brethren as his oilicers : Bros . W . Greenwood , I . P . M . j J . A . Kershaw , S . W . j Alfred Platts , J . VV . ; H . S . Wood , P . M ., 'Treas . ; A . W .

Ramsden , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , Sec . j Macgregor , P . M ., Chap . j J . C . Willis , S . D . ; S . Johnson , J . D . ; E . Halles , P . M ., D . C ; Ingham , Org . ; W . Sliccr , I . G . j and Blanshard , Tyler and Almoner . The ballot vvas taken for Charity Steward , when Bro . Ramsden , P . M ., was unanimously elected . After the lodge business had been concluded the brethren adjourned , and celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs , & c .

Richard Harland , and T . Percy Sykes . Visitors : Bros , W . Hatt , VV . M . ij _ ; j . Marsland , P . M . 3 S 1 j Win . Kingdon , I . P . M . Cooj Jas . Davis , u 14 ; and F . Percy Carter , P . M . 1 O 4 S . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge and an emergency meeting vvere read and confirmed . Ihe ballot was taken for Messrs . J . Marsland and J . J . Whittaker , vvhich proved unanimous in their

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lod ge vvas held on Thursday , thc 1 st December , at the Alasonic Hall , Darley-street . The W . AL , Bro . John Niven , vvas supported by Bros . E . Pearson Peterson , I . P . AI . j Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as S . W . ; Alf . J . Boyle , J . W . j Saml . A . Auty . P . M ..

Chap . j John 1 . Last , 'Ireas . ; Jas . B . Fearnley , Sec . j Chas . II . Ellis , S . D . j Saml . Robinson , J . D . j Goodman Root , l . G . ; Henry Holmes , Tyler j Alf . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; Isaac Hurst , Org . ; Geo . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . j Saml . A . Bailey , P . M . ; John Haigh , P . AL ; Robert J . Hird and John A . Drake , Stwds . ; A . E . Harris , Chas . Wood , John Morton , lohn Harland ,

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favour , and , being in attendance , they were both initiated , the former by the W . M ., and the latter by Bro . E . P . Peterson , I . P . M ., in a very satisfactory manner . The working tools were explained by Bro . A . j . Boyle , J . D ., and the charge was given by the W . M . A resolution was passed authorising the formation of an Installed Masters' Lodge of Instruction , to meet under the sanction of the lodge on the second Thursday in each month . Bro . Peterson , I . P . M .,

reported that he had that day received the gratifying information that their esteemed Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., was b _ tter than he had been at any time since his serious illness , and he vvas sure all the brethren united with him in the fervent prayer that the G . A . O . T . U . would be pleased to speedily restore him to health again . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed . Thc brethren afterwards partook of refreshment , when the

usu ^ I loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Initiates" was proposed by Bro . Auty , In responding , Bro . Marsland thanked the brethren for admitting him to the membership of the lodge , and he trusted that bis conduct would be creditable both to himself and the lodge . Bro . Whittaker also responded , and stated that he had been thoughtfully impressed with the ceremony in the

lodge , and if they lived up to the high principles which had been enunciated , they could not fail to be ennobled . He stated that some little time since he had been on an errand of mercy in company with a Masonic friend , and the experience of that occasion induced the desire on his part to belong to the Craft , and now that he had been admitted to the Order , he would endeavour to reflect credit upon it . " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Althorp ,

P . P . G . P ., vvho remarked that it vvas always a great pleasure for the lodge to entertain visitors , who vvere always accorded a very hearty welcome . Bro . W . Batt , W . M . 152 , in responding , remarked that he vvas well pleased with the entertainment of the evening . During the past 11 years he had travelled much , and had visited lodges in various parts of England , on the Continent , and America , but he had never seen better working , nor a

lodge better conducted ; indeed , he had learned something that evening , vvhich he hoped to turn to account in his own lodge ,- it was good to visit other lodges , and so gain experience . He thanked the VV . M . for the kind reception given to the visitors , and concluded by offering the hospitality of the Lodge of Virtue at Afanchestec to any of the brethren vvho could make it convenient to pay the lodge a visit . Bro . Alarsland , P . M . 3 S 1 , also responded , and stated

that it had given him a peculiar pleasure to be present that evening , and to witness the initiation of his son into Freemasonry in such a well-managed lodge . When his son consulted him on the subject of joining thc Craft , his advice vvas , do not seek membership with a lodge held at an hotel . He had had 2 _ years' experience in Freemasonry , and in his opinion it vvas much better for the lodge and its members where the meetings were held in

private premises . He was delighted vvith the manner in which all concerned had rendered the ceremonies in the lodge . 'The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed b y Bro . Davis , 1214 He thanked the W . M . forthe opportunity of paying that his first visit to the lodge . The ceremonies had been rendered splendidly . He vvas confident the brethren vvere proud of their W . AL , and the W . AL vvas proud of his

lodge . The toast was received with acclamation . Bro . Niven , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . He vvas proud of Alasonry . It was exceedingly gratifying to him to hear the visiting brethren refer in sucn complimentary terms to the working in the lodge . So far as he vvas personally concerned , he had endeavoured to do his best ,

as he would always try to do , and he could assure the brethren that it was bis desire to assist in making Acacia Lodge second to none in the town or province . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most successful and enjoyable meeting . Bros . Hirst , Sykes , and Last contributed songs . and . music to the harmony of the evening .

CAMBRIDGE . Lodge of the Three Grand Principles ( No . 441 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Lodge room , at the Lion Hotel , on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., and was largely attended , no fewer than 74 brethren being present at the proceedings . Bro . J . Roy „ ton , W . M ., took the chair . The attendance included Bros . Colonel R . T . Caldwell , Prov . G . M . ; A . II . Moves ,

Deputy Frov . G . M . j Uros . J . Vail , P . AL ; J . S . Youngman , P . M . j J . Taylor , P . ] . L j G . Cole , P . M . j F . Dewberry , P . M . j J . Sheldrick , P . M . j T . Watts , P . M . ; S . H . Sharmui , P . AL ; J . F . Symonds , P . M . ; J . Fuller , P . AL ; and VV . C . Dewberry j also of visitors : Bros . Thos . Catling , P . M . 2190 ; W . P . Spalding , W . M . SS ; Frank Piggot , I . P . M . j j . V . Pryor , P . AL j VV . B . Redfarn , S . VV . j C H . Banham , J . VV . j A . E . Chaplin , Sec . j F . O . Carr , W . AL S 59 ; VV . H . FrancisP . M . ;

, Denchar , P . AL 213 ; J . Wood Ingram , P . M . 373 ; C . Kent , P . AL 609 j Rev . J . L . Tuttiett , 2 107 j and others . After Bro . T . G . Skipworth , 1703 , had been elected as a joining member , the VV . AI . initiated Air . A . Jarman . The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Henry E . Greef , P . G . S . of W ., vvas proceeded with . Bro . J . Koyston , the outgoing W . M ., officiated as Installing Aljster , and doing the entire work ( including the charges ) himself . For the

impressive manner in which he discharged the duties of the office , he was warmly thanked and congratulated by the P . G . AI . and many of the brethren at the subsequent proceedings , whilst a Past Alaster ' s jewel was voted to him and duly presented on behalf of the lod ^ e by the P . G . M . Bro . Colonel Caldwell heartily congratulated the lodge on their success during the year , Bro . Koyston having initiated no fewer than 10 candidates , and he wished the newly-installed

VV . AI . every happiness and success . The following are the ofiicers for the ensuing year : Bros . I . Royston , P . P . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . j P . H . Young , P . P . G . S . B ., S . VV . j J . Catling , I . W . j ] . Sheldrick , P . M ., P . G . R , Chap , j I . Taylor , P . AL , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . j J . S . Youngman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec . j VV . K . Roper , S . D . ; F . W .

Potts , J . D . j F . Dewberry , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., P . G . D . C , D . C j VV . Berridge , Org . j G . Bull , Std . Br . j F . R . Leach , l . G , j J . Vail , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., F . Cole , P . P . G . Purst ., and J . Fuller , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Stewards : and A . F . O'C . Hurry , Tyler . At the banquet vvhich followed a most harmonious evening was passed , and the annual gathering vvas in every way a great success .