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in a painstaking manner passed Bro . J . F . AVeathcrhead to the second degree , and initiated Messrs . H . Murphie and Woodwell into the secrets and mysteries of the Order . The election for W . M . resulted in favour of Bro . J . Shakell , J . W . The Treasurer , Bro . Vaughan ,

P . M ., was unanimously re-elected , as was also T . Riley , Tyler . The audit meeting was arranged for Wednesday , December 4 th . ' Business being ended , the lodge was adjourned to Monday , December yth . There were presen-Bros . W . Cutting , S . W . ; f . Shakell , J . W . ;

Vaughan , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Rogers , P . M ., Secretary ; J . King , S . D . ; W . Thomas , P . M . ; S . Webb , P . M . ; W . F . Rogers , P . M . ; Birch , P . M . ; Renshaw , P . M . ; J . Smith , W . Cubitt , & c . The visitors were Bros . F . Walters , P . M .,

7 , 3 ; G . Andrews , J . W ., 87 , tkc . The Secretary Bro . J . Rogers , P . M ., announced his attention of resigning his office at the end of this year . He has served the lodge faithfully and well for 2 $ years , and all the members wish him to retain that office which he has so well filled . The

banquet was well served under the able superintendence of Bro . William Smith , whose energy and perseverence to please all is rewarded with success .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST )

MAXCIIKSTMR . —S / rangeica' / s Lodge ( Xo . I 2 y 7 ) . —On Wednesday , 27 th ult ., one of the most splendid gatherings of the Masonic body ever held in this province , assembled at the Albion Hotel , Manchester , to celebrated the installation of Bro . Councillor Thomas Muirhead ,

as Worshipful Master of the Strangeways Lodge , which event had been deferred in consequence of the death of Bro . John Start , P . M . of the lodge , near the date of the election . Amongst those I present were : Bros . W . R . Callender , D . Prov . G . M . ; John Wike , G . D . E . ; R . H .

Hutchinson , Prov . G . S . W . ; J . L . Mine , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; with many other provincial dignataries of East Lancashire , Cheshire , and Scotland , many members of the City Corporation , and about 100 Worshipful Masters and Past Masters of other lodges . The banquet was of the most

recheche . character , and reflected the utmost credit on Bro . Adams , who personally superintended its production . After the usual loyal and complimentary toasts , the W . M . gave the " Healths of the Grand Master of England , the Marquis of Ripon , the Deputy Grand Master

and Members of Grand Lodge , " which was ably responded to Bro . Wike . Aftet which , " The Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , " was given by Bro . Potts ; when in a most feeling manner the W . M . proposed "The health of Bro . W . Romaine Callender , D . Prov . G . M . of East

Lancashire , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , " which was duly responded to by Bro . Callender , who v as received with the utmost enthusiasm , dilating 011 the practical value of Freemasonry , gave much valuable instruction to all present upon its objects and attainments .

The W . M . in proposing "The health of the Immediate P . M ., Bro . E . Hardon , " spoke warmly of his many services to the lodge , and in the name of the brethren thereof , presented him with a very handsome Past Master ' s | ewel , as a

recognition ol their respect lor his character and services . Bro . Hardon gratefull y responded in thanking them for not only this , but many former -kindnesses the brethren had displayed towards him . Bro . Callender next rave "The

health of the Worshipful Master , " detailing his many private virtues , and his often practically manifested love of the Craft , by heart and hand . The toast was drunk amid the warmest applause with three times three cheers and one cheer

more . Bro . Muirhead replied with much emotion , for the enthusiasm with which his name had been given and received , assuring them he would never fail to render to their noble Craft that honour due to it . "The Officers of the Lodge , "i ; " Mayor and Corporation , " "Visiting Brethren , " and "Masonic Charities , " were

severally given and responded to , and a most enjoyable evening spent , which will long be remembered by every brother present . The proceedings were enlivened bv a g ! ¦ „ ¦ party presided over by Bro . R . Seed , Prov . G . i ! . Bro . Brandon discharged the duties of D . C . in a manner that gained him the highest encomiums ,.

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HASLINGDEN . —Commerce Lodge ( No . 215 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 31 st of November , at the Commercial Hotel , Haslingden , Lancashire , and was well attended , indeed we do not remember ever seeing a more numerous meeting except on the

occasion of the annual festival . The principal business being the balloting for and initiating of two candidates , both sons of the W . M ., Bro . Holt , and the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . The ballot for the two candidates , having proved unanimous in favour

of their election , the elder son was then initiated into Masonry b y the I . P . M ., Bro . James Eawstron , and the second son by Bro . Collinge Moorhouse , P . M . Tranquility , 274 , Newchnrch . Thus two Lewises , natural brothers , were made into Masons on one eveninrr . and became

members of the same lodge equally with their father , the present W . M . The next business was the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . We feel proud in being able to state that the S . W ., was elected by ballot without a single dissentient , notably a fact which has not been

known to occur for a man ) - years past . The S . W ., Bro . Thomas Hargreaves , later on in the evening , in returning thanks for having been unanimously elected W . M ., for the ensuing year , referred to the interest he had taken in other degrees , and wished the , brethren to accept that as

an earnest of what he would endeavour to do during the coming year . The Treasurer , Bro . James Maxwell , P . M ., having been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , the lodge was closed in form and with prayer . The brethren afterwards adjourned lo refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through in the usual manner .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CHESHIRE . Ai . TRixeiiAM . —Stamford Chapter ( No . 1045 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this young and

prosperous chapter took place on Wednesday , the 20 th hist . There was a large muster of the companions . Punctually at the hour named on the summons , 6 . 30 , the chapter was opened in due form with solemn pr ; i ) er , every officer being

present except Comp . Hardy , H ., and Comp . Studd , P . S . Comp . C . II . Coates having been unavoidably absent at the last meeting , was now presented to be installed into the third chair as J . A Board of Installed Third Principals was

opened , and Comp . James A . Birth , P . Z ., installed Comp . Coates into the third chair . The Hoard of Installed Third Principals was closed , and declared an open chapter . The companions having been admitted , the minutes of the last

regular meeting were read and approved . The ballot was taken for Bros . Samuel Thompson , Stamford Lodge , 1041 , and was in his favour . Bro . John Low ton Owen was admitted and exalted to the degree of a Holy Royal Arch

Mason by Comp . | olm Mort , M . E . Z . Bro . Thompson was admitted and exalted by Comp . R . Weston , P . Z . The historical lecture was given by Comp . Coates , J . ; t ' . u : symbolical b y Comp . Sudven , 12 , as II . ; and the mystical by

Comp . J . A . lurch , P . / ., each lecture being rendered in a manner unusually perfect and impressive . Bro . William Taberer , Stamford , 1041 ,

Bro . John Davenport , sen ., and Dr . Tabley , y . j . j , having been proposed for exaltation , the chapter was closed in peace and harmony , witii solemn prayer , at 8 . 40 .

Mary Masonry.

Mary Masonry .

METROPOLITAN . SAMSOX AND LION LOIXII : ( No . S 6 ) . —This lodge met on the 6 th ult ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , Hasinghall-street , Bro . Sigisnumd

Pollil / . er , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Littaur , S . W . ; Emanuel , I . W . ; M . ' l ) . Loewenst'irk , Secretary ; Volen , La / .-irus , Tippctl , Falcon , and other officers and brethren . One can-

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didate for advancement appeared in the person of Bro . R . B . Gl yde , of the Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . The ceremony was ably rendered by the W . M . and acting officers . Various reports were read and confirmed , and several alterations were made in the bye-laws . The lodge was then closed .

The brethren sat down to a banquet , prepared by Bro . Myers , the Jewisii chef , which was done ample justice to . The usual toasts were afterwards proposed and effectually responded to , more especially by Bro . Littaur , S . W ., and Emanuel , J . W ., the latter brother g iving an interesting account of the springing into life of

Royal Arch Masonry in South Wales , which has been mainly due to his exertions . A very agreeable evening was spent , the onl y drawback to which was the knowledge of that , through the interdict of the Grand Mark Lodge , the brethren had been temporaril y deprived of the active and valued services of their founder and first W . M ., Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . G . P ., P . M ., & c .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST )

BURY . —Alfred Lodge ( No . 136 ) . —On Thursday , 14 th ult ., the annual festival of the Alfred Mark Lodge took place at the Bridge Inn , Bury , Lancashire . There was a very- good attendance of members . In the absence of the W . M . at the time of opening ( c . o p . m . ) the chair was

filled and the lodge opened b y Bro . Thomas Hargreaves , P . M . 113 , Junior Grand Deacon . After the minutes of the last lodge had been read and conlirmed , several of the s brethren signed and received their certificates in open

lodge . The W . M ., Bro . Joseph Handley , having now arrived , Bro . Henry Maiden was duly installed as W , M . for the ensuing year according to ancient custom , Bro . Thomas Hargreaves beinsr the Installinsr Master . Under the able

and experienced mastership of Bro . Maiden , we are sure that the prosperity and stability of the lodge , which is onl y in its second year of existence , will be fully maintained and increased . After the appointment and investiture of the officers , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 . 10 . The brethren then adjourned to

a banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Whittam , which was of an excellent character , and to which proper justice was done b y the brethren assembled . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , being given and received with that fervour and enthusiasm which is such a trul y distinguishing characteristic of the Lancashire Mark Masons . To the toast of the Grand

Master elect , Deputy G . M ., and Grand Officers present and past , Pro . Hargreaves responded at considerable length . The Prov . G . M ., Deputy G . M ., and rest of Prov . G . Officers , and a many other toasts were afterwards given , including the healths of the W . M . and the I . P . M ., Bro . Handley , both of whom suitabl y responded .

LEICESTERSHIRE .

LI : H : I : STI : U . —Fowke . Lodge of Marl ; Masters , ( Xo nj ) . —The oi-mcnthly communication of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday evening , the 2 SU 1 ult ., the following officers and brethren being present : —Bros . S . S . Partridge , W . M . ; C . lohnsoii , P . M . ; Win . Weare ,

S . W . ; A . Dull ; P . M ., as J . W . ; George Toller , Jim . ; M . O . ; Wm . Sciihhoipe , S . O . ; L . L . Attv . - ood , J . O . ; C . Stretton , Treasurer ; W . T . Row-Iclt . R . M . f . M . ; McAllisu-:-, Secretary ; !' ,. A . Barber , S . D . ; F . ( . Crow , [ . D . : | . Ii ' . Hall , I . G . The R . W . P . M . Master . Bro . W . > . L Kelly , F . R .

U . S . ; Bro . Rev . | . Spitlal , D . P . G . M . M . ; Bro . Rev . W . Longloy , " ]' . Prov . D . G . M . M . and V . W . Grand Chaplain of England . Dr . J . I hint , Dr G . Clifton , G . Ii . Atkins , G . W . Stadium , | . T . Thorpe , W . Ii . Smith , J . W . Smith , I . Charlesworth , F . J . Haines , and influential deputation of brethren from the Bedford Lodge , No . 1 1-,

Birmingham , consisting of Bros . E . Worrail , W . M . ; II . Sanderson , W . M . elect ; E . A . Webster , T . O . Leary , T . Parkes , W . Price , ami D . Rose . The lodge was opeii' -d in due form , and the distinguished brethren , according to their respeclhe rank , were saluted under the able direction of Bro . J . B . Half as Director of Ceremonies ,