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Lodge dues ; upon his return to England , during the summer recess of his lodge , being desirous to receive his second and third degrees in this country , the W . M . of the Lodge Temperance in the East ( 898 ) most kindly acceded to the applicant ' s request , and he became a Master Mason . But the strange part of the business is , that his mother
lodge repudiates and disowns him , while the Grand Lodge books show three months' quarterage and initiation fees registered for him , and when the good-hearted , quiet fellow tendered his back dues , they were rejected . If the colour of his skin be the present objection , surely he is not a whit blacker now than when he paid his yellow sovereigns to be initiated .
Southern Star Lodge , No . 1158 . —An emergency meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday evening , January 3 , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . R . E . Clarke , W . M ., presided . Bros . Bayfield , S . W . ; C . E . Thompson , J . W . ; supported by the rest of the officers , amongst whom were Bros . H . Thompson , P . M ., and Treas . ; T . H . Pulsford , P . M ., and Sec ., & c . The
lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , Bros . Rippen , Allan , and Leppard were questioned and entrusted , and afterwards passed to the second degree . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , when it was announced that Messrs . Joseph Clayton , Govan Macdonald , and George Parr were candidates for admission into the noble order . They were severally introduced
and very impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . At the conclusion of this ceremony it was made known that Bro . C . Radford had arrived , and was desirous of taking his second degree , upon which the W . M . at once volunteered to vacate the chair to allow Bro . Thompson , P . M ., to perform that ceremony for his friend Redford , he having by
similar courtesy allowed him to initiate him into Freemasonry . The ceremony was very carefully performed . Some propositions for the next meeting having been made , the lodge was closed in due form . Afterwards the brethren adjourned for slight refreshment , and the W . M . in very appropriate terms proposed the health of tlieir newly-initiated brethren , which was cordiall y drank .
The newly-initiated severally returned thanks . Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., said although this was not a regular meeting , he thought the brethren would be guilty of a great neglect of duty , if they separated without drinking the health of the W . M ., whose kindness and courtesy were so well known to them that he should not occupy their time in dilating upon them . Suffice it to say he was esteemed by them , and he called upon them to drink his
health in a bumper , a request that was readily and enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Clarke , W . M ., expressed his gratification at the envied mark of favour he had received at their hands , but Bro . Thompson had spoken of him far beyond his deserts , although he would do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The meeting was rendered especially agreeable by some excellent songs during the evening .
PROVINCIAL . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity , No . 20 . — This lodge met on Monday , 29 th ult ., when , after the usual preliminary business , Bro . O . J . Carter , P . G . S ., was duly installed as W . M . by Bro . Keddell , P . P . G . J . W . The following arc the officers for the ensuing year : —
Bros . Fowlc , S . W . ; Coles , J . W . ; Skiller , Treasurer ; Downing , Hon . Sec . ; F . Edwards , S . D . ; J . Edwards , J . D . ; and Geo . Watson , I . G . About fifty brethren , including numerous P . P . G . officers , sat down ( o the subsequent banquet , which was enlivened by the band of the Royal Marines .
WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights , No . 14 S . —The regular and annual meeting of this lodge took place on St . John ' s Day , December 27 th , at the Masonic Rooms , Sankeystreet . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . the lodge was opened by Bro . II . B . While , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D ., who was supported by Bros . \ V . Mossop , S . W . ; W . Richardson , J . W . ; John Bowes , P . M ., & c . ; W .
Smith , W . M .-elcct ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; Jas . Hepherd , P . M . ; Robt . Stevenson , P . M . ; Jas . Jackson , Jos . Cassidy , Thos . Morris , W . 11 . Robinson , T . M . Pattison , Org ., A . F . Huttinann , B . P . Coxon , C . E ., Thomas Jones , Rev . J . Nixon Porter , John Harding , W . Fletcher-Wood , John Pierpoint , W . Woods , George Bailey , J . Hannah , and James Johnson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Rev . F .
Terry , Prov . G . Chaplain , Cheshire ; Rev . J . W . Ncwall Tanner , P . Prov . G . Chaplain , Cheshire ; Thos . Croxton . P . M ., Prov . G . S . Deacon , East Lancashire ; E . C . Cooper , W . M . No . 484 ; I . Greaves , P . M . No . 277 ; Jas . Parr , P . M . No . 1213 ; E . Aukland . W . Crompton , and James Parry , No . 1250 . The lodge was opened with prayer , when the minutes of the last regular meeting were read
and confmned . Bro . Bowes was then called upon to lake the chair of K . S . as Installing Master , when he opened the lodge in the 2 nd degrca . liro . Robert Stevenson , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Jos . Maxfield , P . M ., presented Bro . "William Smith , the W . M .-clect , for the benefit of installation . The Installing Master then recited some of the qualifications necessary in every candidate for the Master ' s
Chair , after which Bro . II . B . White , P . M ., & c , as Secretary , read the summary of the ancient charges and regulations , to all of which the W . M .-elcct gave his assent ; the ceremony was then proceeded with and in due time a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Smith regularly installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . was saluted and proclaimed in each degree , after which he appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . B .
P . Coxon , S . W . ; Jas . Jackson , J . W . ; Rev . W . Whitclegge , Chaplain ; II . B . White , Treas . ; John Bowes , Sec . ; Rev . J . Nixon Porter , S . D . ; Percival Pcarse , J . D . ; John Harding , I . G . ; Jas . Johnson , Tyler . The charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered , by special request , in a correct and most impressive manner by Bro . Thomas Croxton , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., E . L . Hearty good wishes were expressed b y the visitors and duly recorded by the Secretary , and the lodge was closed
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with the usual solemnities . The brethren then adjourned to the Lion Hotel for the banquet . The chair was filled by the W . M ., Bro . W . Smith , while the Wardens occupied their constant places . Some additions were made to the numbers , and the catering of the Stewards , Bros . Coxon and Pennington , proved most satisfactory . Grace before and after meat was said , in the absence of the
Chaplain , by Bro . the Rev . J . Nixon Porter . The cloth having been withdrawn , the W . M . proposed the first toast , "The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family , " in a few well-chosen remarks ; this was followed by " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., " and received with enthusiasm . The W . M . in proposing the next toast "The Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers , " referred to
the many brave deeds which marked the history of the Army and Navy , and doubted not that if necessity arose the Militia and Volunteers would prove equal to the occasion . —Bro . Captain Cartwright responded , and in a spirited speech made some very appropriate remarks . — Bro . J . Greaves , P . M ., supplemented the remarks of the previous speaker . —The W . M . proposed " Our Masonic
Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate . "—Bro . H . B . White , P . M ., & . C ., proposed "The Prov . G . Masters of Cheshire , East Lancashire , and Cumberland and Westmorland , " and in doing so paid well-merited compliments to those three distinguished brethren . Bro . the Rev . F . Terry in responding for the first-named , made some excellent remarks , and referred at great length to the
subject of education , the present position of the Boys School , and the duties of the Craft in relation thereto . — Bro . Croxton , P . M ., in responding for the R . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , showed what had been effected in that province on behalf of the Boys' School , and referred to the warm interest taken in the subject of education by the Prov . G . Lodge . He also referred to his long
friendship with the Installing Master of the day , Bro . Bowes , and the interest he felt in the Lodge of Lights , No . 148 . —Bro . Bowes , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland , thanked Bro . White for coupling his name with a toast of much importance . He assured them that the Prov . ' G . Master , Lord Kenlis , his deputy , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and the other officers
of that Northern Province , merited their warmest commendations . Having held active office for three years in the province he had had opportunities of witnessing the interest , he was bound to say rather the enthusiasm , which one and all brought lo bear on all connected with the well-being of the Craft . On behalf of the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland he begged to thank them .
The speaker ( hen drew attention to the fact ( hat they celebrated their festival on St . John ' s Day , and gave the reasons why the brethren of the " mystic tie" paid so much honour to that Saint . The speaker continued , that day he had the pleasure , with their assistance , of installing their W . M . He could not express , in words , the gratification he had experienced , because he well knew their
venerable W . M . would shed light and lustre to all around him . He ' now begged to propose the next toast on the list , and he must request the Wardens to see all were full charged in the West and South . He knew the toast would be drank with the greatest enthusiasm and needed no words of his to commend it , "Bro . William Smith , W . M ., No . 148 , " and may T . G . A . O . T . U . long spare
him to admonish them to practice out of the lodge the duties they were taught in it ? ( The toast was drunk most heartily and with full honours . )—TheW . M . most feelingly replied , and in the course of a long and interesting speech showed that while all could not expect to render the ritual as they had seen and heard it rendered that day , yet all might in their daily life practice those great and glorious
principles upon which their noble art was founded . He next proposed , " The Past Masters and Officers of No . 14 S , ' and said that the reputation the lodge now had was owing to the skill and ability with which his predecessors had mananaged its concerns . —Bro . Maxfield , P . M ., responded , and said the lodge was a model lodge , and their thanks were especially due to Bros . White and
Bowes , for the years of hard and continuous labour they had bestowed upon it . In his day they went on in a quiet sort of a way and did their work as well as they knew how , but now the Lodge of Lights was notorious for good working . —Bro . Robert Stevenson , P'M ., proposed " The W . M ., Wardens , and Members of the Gilbert Grccnall Lodge , No . 1250 , " which was responded to by Bro . W .
Woods , J . W . —The W . M . said there was an absent brother whom they must not forget . Bro . Finney , now LP . M ., had been a faithful Master , and an interesting event deprived them of his company—he was to be married in London the next morning . He begged to propose his health , which was received very warmly , and duly honoured . —Bro . Hepherd , P . M ., said there were two
brethren in the lodge lo whom they delighted to accord special thanks , he referred to Bros . White and Bowes . They had , as Bro . Maxfield had rightly observed , raised the lodge to a position far above what it ever attained before . He proposed their good healths . ( Drank with enthusiasm and with musical honours . )—Bro . White expressed his thanks , and said that for a long time he had left matters
in the hands of Bro . Bowes , and as they knew with advantage . His own professional engagements prevented him from giving so much of his time as he hail done in years gone by ; but he was delighted to find that Bro . Bowes still found it convenient to be present at every lodge meeting , and ready to help in any or all the ceremonies . — Bro . Bowes also responded , and referred lo the many happy hours he had spent in ihe lodge room , and expressed
his willingness to lend " a helping hand" at all times , whether in No . 148 or No . 1250 . Bro . the Rev . Nixon Porter , proposed "The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Parr , P . M . ; V . Robinson , P . M ., and Cooper , W . M ., 484 . The other toasts proposed were , "The Musical Brothers , " " The Charities , " and "The Tyler ' s Toast . " We must not omit to state that the proceedings of the evening were greatly enlivened by songs and glees , well rendered b y Bros . Woods , Pcarse , Bancroft and
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Goodreid , conducted by Bro . T . M . Patterson , Organist . BUDLEIGH . —Lodge of Harmony , No . 372 . —The annual meeting of this lodge in celebration of St . John ' s day , took place on Monday the 3 rd inst ., at the Rolle ' s Arms Hotel , Salterton . The lodge was close tyled at high twelve , when the usual preliminaries having been gone through , the ceremony of installation was proceeded
with , and very ably and impressively rendered by Bro . B . T . Hodge , M . D ., P . M . ( 164 ) , P . P . G . J . D ., and W . M . ( 164 ) . This being concluded the W . M ., Bro . H . J . Stickland , from the chair of K . S ., assisted by the Ins . M ., appointed his officers as follows : —H . Scott , chemist , S . W . ; Capt . W . E . Stone , R . N ., J . W . ; H . Scott , Treas . ; J . Kelly , Sec . ; Hayman , S . D . ; Knott , J . D . ; Gale ,
I . G . ; Pratt , Tyler ; with an efficient staff of Stewards . The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren present , numbering about thirty , adjourned from labour to refreshment , and at the festive board fully demonstrated to the worthy host ( Bro . John Harwood ) , convincing proofs of their appreciation of his bountiful spread of viands and wines , retiring at an early hour enjoying the best fraternal
feeling . LINCOLN . —Witham Lodge , No . 374 . —On the Festival of St . John , the members of the above lodge met to elect officers for the ensuing year . Bro . R . C . Carlinc was installed W . M ., and he afterwards appointed his officers as follows-. —Bros . W . E . Watkins , S . W . ; R . J . Ward , J . W . ; C . Scorer , S . D . ; E . J . Cullen , J . D . ; F . R . Larken ,
M . C . ; J . G . Bayles , I . G . ; G . Bacon , Sec ; W . Mason , Org . ; W . Huddleston , Treas . ; H . Cotton , Lodge Steward , and C . Mann , Ty ler . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to the Monson Arms Hotel , where their annual banquet was provided . BERWICK-ON-TWEED . —Lodge St . David , A o . 393 . — A large number of the members of this lodge assembled
within their lodge-room , Church-street , Berwick-on-Tweed , on the evening of Tuesday , 28 th December , for the purpose of Installation of the office-bearers , who had been elected some time previous . The lodge being opened in due form , the installation ceremony was conducted by one of the 1 ' ast Masters who addressed ( he Master-elect , Bro . J . S . Macgregor , and the other
officebearers in a becoming manner . Immediately on the conclusion of the ceremonial the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a suitable Hall where dinner awaited them , and spent the remainder of the evening in harmony . HAYLE , CORNWALL . —Cormdnan Lodge , No . 450 . — The annual festival of this lodge was held on Monday , the
27 th ult . The lodge was opened at twelve o ' clock a . m ., by Bro . John Coombe , P . M . and Sec ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Frank Harvey , W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and after the routine business had been transacted , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Huthnance , W . M .-elect being in attendance was presented by
Bro . Burall , P . M ., after giving his assent to all the qualifications for W . M ., he was regularly installed in the chair , strictly in accordance with the ancient custom . Bro . Huthnance having been proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Harvey , I . P . M . ; F . II . Tool , S . W . ; N . J . Easterbrook , T . W . ; Frank Harvey , P . M ., Treas . ;
John Coomb , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Hollow , S . D . ; S . Woodman , J . D . ; W . Rowe , Org . ; T . Frost , I . G ; W . Bailey and M . L . Nicholls , Stewards . The finances of the lodge being in a flourishing condition , Bro . Mudgc , P . M ., moved the following resolution which was adopted , viz ., " Resolved that the sum of ^ 10 shall be given as a donation lo the Cornwall Annuity Fund , , £ 10 10 s . to the
Boys' School , and . £ 5 5 s . to the Girls School . Notice was given that Tregenna Lodge , No . 1250 , St . Ives , would be opened next month , and twelve of the brethren from that district sent in their resignation , intimating that they intended joining the new lodge . After the regular course of business , the brethren adjourned ( o a sumptuous
banquet , served in most excellent style according to the custom of Bro . Cratch . The usual loyal and Masonic loasts were given and responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close . There was some very excellent singing during the evening , accompanied by Bro . Rowe ( Org . ) , on the pianoforte .
STOWMARKET . —Plucnix Lodge , No . 516 . —Last lodge night there was a full muster of this flourishing lodge . The first business after lodge had been opened was to ballot for and initiate Mr . F . C . Long . The ceremony was done by Bro . Fred . Long , P . M ., after this the W . M ., Bro . J . W . Sheridan , was installed by Bro . F . B . Marriott , in his usual excellent manner . The installation having been completed , the W . M . appointed his officers as
follows : —Bros . Francis Betts , S . W . ; George Slcel Golding , J . W . ; E . Warner , S . D . ; J . Davis , J . D . ; C . IT . Woods , D . C . ; and Dr . Pearson , I . G . The Treasurer , Bro . Spencer Freeman , was unanimously re-elected , as was also Bro . John Robinson , Tyler . After transacting the usual business , lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Sutton , P . M . of the Medina Lodge , Isle of Wight .
STOKKSI . EY . —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room at the Golden Lion Hotel , on Monday night , Bro . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Bro . Henry Fawcelt , P . A ., S . W . ; George Markham Twcddell , P . S . A . Scot ., as J . W . ( in the absence of his son , now studying scene painting under Mr . Beverley at Drury Lane ); J . II . Ilandyside , P . M .,
Sec , i \ c . The lodge was opened 111 the first degree , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . George Markham Tweddell and Henry Fawcett having both declared that their engagements were such as to prevent them from occupying the seat of K . S ., Bro . Hunter was re-elected W . M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Dcaken passed a a satisfactory examination as F . C ,
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Lodge dues ; upon his return to England , during the summer recess of his lodge , being desirous to receive his second and third degrees in this country , the W . M . of the Lodge Temperance in the East ( 898 ) most kindly acceded to the applicant ' s request , and he became a Master Mason . But the strange part of the business is , that his mother
lodge repudiates and disowns him , while the Grand Lodge books show three months' quarterage and initiation fees registered for him , and when the good-hearted , quiet fellow tendered his back dues , they were rejected . If the colour of his skin be the present objection , surely he is not a whit blacker now than when he paid his yellow sovereigns to be initiated .
Southern Star Lodge , No . 1158 . —An emergency meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday evening , January 3 , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . R . E . Clarke , W . M ., presided . Bros . Bayfield , S . W . ; C . E . Thompson , J . W . ; supported by the rest of the officers , amongst whom were Bros . H . Thompson , P . M ., and Treas . ; T . H . Pulsford , P . M ., and Sec ., & c . The
lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , Bros . Rippen , Allan , and Leppard were questioned and entrusted , and afterwards passed to the second degree . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , when it was announced that Messrs . Joseph Clayton , Govan Macdonald , and George Parr were candidates for admission into the noble order . They were severally introduced
and very impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . At the conclusion of this ceremony it was made known that Bro . C . Radford had arrived , and was desirous of taking his second degree , upon which the W . M . at once volunteered to vacate the chair to allow Bro . Thompson , P . M ., to perform that ceremony for his friend Redford , he having by
similar courtesy allowed him to initiate him into Freemasonry . The ceremony was very carefully performed . Some propositions for the next meeting having been made , the lodge was closed in due form . Afterwards the brethren adjourned for slight refreshment , and the W . M . in very appropriate terms proposed the health of tlieir newly-initiated brethren , which was cordiall y drank .
The newly-initiated severally returned thanks . Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., said although this was not a regular meeting , he thought the brethren would be guilty of a great neglect of duty , if they separated without drinking the health of the W . M ., whose kindness and courtesy were so well known to them that he should not occupy their time in dilating upon them . Suffice it to say he was esteemed by them , and he called upon them to drink his
health in a bumper , a request that was readily and enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Clarke , W . M ., expressed his gratification at the envied mark of favour he had received at their hands , but Bro . Thompson had spoken of him far beyond his deserts , although he would do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The meeting was rendered especially agreeable by some excellent songs during the evening .
PROVINCIAL . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity , No . 20 . — This lodge met on Monday , 29 th ult ., when , after the usual preliminary business , Bro . O . J . Carter , P . G . S ., was duly installed as W . M . by Bro . Keddell , P . P . G . J . W . The following arc the officers for the ensuing year : —
Bros . Fowlc , S . W . ; Coles , J . W . ; Skiller , Treasurer ; Downing , Hon . Sec . ; F . Edwards , S . D . ; J . Edwards , J . D . ; and Geo . Watson , I . G . About fifty brethren , including numerous P . P . G . officers , sat down ( o the subsequent banquet , which was enlivened by the band of the Royal Marines .
WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights , No . 14 S . —The regular and annual meeting of this lodge took place on St . John ' s Day , December 27 th , at the Masonic Rooms , Sankeystreet . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . the lodge was opened by Bro . II . B . While , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D ., who was supported by Bros . \ V . Mossop , S . W . ; W . Richardson , J . W . ; John Bowes , P . M ., & c . ; W .
Smith , W . M .-elcct ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; Jas . Hepherd , P . M . ; Robt . Stevenson , P . M . ; Jas . Jackson , Jos . Cassidy , Thos . Morris , W . 11 . Robinson , T . M . Pattison , Org ., A . F . Huttinann , B . P . Coxon , C . E ., Thomas Jones , Rev . J . Nixon Porter , John Harding , W . Fletcher-Wood , John Pierpoint , W . Woods , George Bailey , J . Hannah , and James Johnson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Rev . F .
Terry , Prov . G . Chaplain , Cheshire ; Rev . J . W . Ncwall Tanner , P . Prov . G . Chaplain , Cheshire ; Thos . Croxton . P . M ., Prov . G . S . Deacon , East Lancashire ; E . C . Cooper , W . M . No . 484 ; I . Greaves , P . M . No . 277 ; Jas . Parr , P . M . No . 1213 ; E . Aukland . W . Crompton , and James Parry , No . 1250 . The lodge was opened with prayer , when the minutes of the last regular meeting were read
and confmned . Bro . Bowes was then called upon to lake the chair of K . S . as Installing Master , when he opened the lodge in the 2 nd degrca . liro . Robert Stevenson , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Jos . Maxfield , P . M ., presented Bro . "William Smith , the W . M .-clect , for the benefit of installation . The Installing Master then recited some of the qualifications necessary in every candidate for the Master ' s
Chair , after which Bro . II . B . White , P . M ., & c , as Secretary , read the summary of the ancient charges and regulations , to all of which the W . M .-elcct gave his assent ; the ceremony was then proceeded with and in due time a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Smith regularly installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . was saluted and proclaimed in each degree , after which he appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . B .
P . Coxon , S . W . ; Jas . Jackson , J . W . ; Rev . W . Whitclegge , Chaplain ; II . B . White , Treas . ; John Bowes , Sec . ; Rev . J . Nixon Porter , S . D . ; Percival Pcarse , J . D . ; John Harding , I . G . ; Jas . Johnson , Tyler . The charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered , by special request , in a correct and most impressive manner by Bro . Thomas Croxton , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., E . L . Hearty good wishes were expressed b y the visitors and duly recorded by the Secretary , and the lodge was closed
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with the usual solemnities . The brethren then adjourned to the Lion Hotel for the banquet . The chair was filled by the W . M ., Bro . W . Smith , while the Wardens occupied their constant places . Some additions were made to the numbers , and the catering of the Stewards , Bros . Coxon and Pennington , proved most satisfactory . Grace before and after meat was said , in the absence of the
Chaplain , by Bro . the Rev . J . Nixon Porter . The cloth having been withdrawn , the W . M . proposed the first toast , "The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family , " in a few well-chosen remarks ; this was followed by " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., " and received with enthusiasm . The W . M . in proposing the next toast "The Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers , " referred to
the many brave deeds which marked the history of the Army and Navy , and doubted not that if necessity arose the Militia and Volunteers would prove equal to the occasion . —Bro . Captain Cartwright responded , and in a spirited speech made some very appropriate remarks . — Bro . J . Greaves , P . M ., supplemented the remarks of the previous speaker . —The W . M . proposed " Our Masonic
Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate . "—Bro . H . B . White , P . M ., & . C ., proposed "The Prov . G . Masters of Cheshire , East Lancashire , and Cumberland and Westmorland , " and in doing so paid well-merited compliments to those three distinguished brethren . Bro . the Rev . F . Terry in responding for the first-named , made some excellent remarks , and referred at great length to the
subject of education , the present position of the Boys School , and the duties of the Craft in relation thereto . — Bro . Croxton , P . M ., in responding for the R . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , showed what had been effected in that province on behalf of the Boys' School , and referred to the warm interest taken in the subject of education by the Prov . G . Lodge . He also referred to his long
friendship with the Installing Master of the day , Bro . Bowes , and the interest he felt in the Lodge of Lights , No . 148 . —Bro . Bowes , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland , thanked Bro . White for coupling his name with a toast of much importance . He assured them that the Prov . ' G . Master , Lord Kenlis , his deputy , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and the other officers
of that Northern Province , merited their warmest commendations . Having held active office for three years in the province he had had opportunities of witnessing the interest , he was bound to say rather the enthusiasm , which one and all brought lo bear on all connected with the well-being of the Craft . On behalf of the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland he begged to thank them .
The speaker ( hen drew attention to the fact ( hat they celebrated their festival on St . John ' s Day , and gave the reasons why the brethren of the " mystic tie" paid so much honour to that Saint . The speaker continued , that day he had the pleasure , with their assistance , of installing their W . M . He could not express , in words , the gratification he had experienced , because he well knew their
venerable W . M . would shed light and lustre to all around him . He ' now begged to propose the next toast on the list , and he must request the Wardens to see all were full charged in the West and South . He knew the toast would be drank with the greatest enthusiasm and needed no words of his to commend it , "Bro . William Smith , W . M ., No . 148 , " and may T . G . A . O . T . U . long spare
him to admonish them to practice out of the lodge the duties they were taught in it ? ( The toast was drunk most heartily and with full honours . )—TheW . M . most feelingly replied , and in the course of a long and interesting speech showed that while all could not expect to render the ritual as they had seen and heard it rendered that day , yet all might in their daily life practice those great and glorious
principles upon which their noble art was founded . He next proposed , " The Past Masters and Officers of No . 14 S , ' and said that the reputation the lodge now had was owing to the skill and ability with which his predecessors had mananaged its concerns . —Bro . Maxfield , P . M ., responded , and said the lodge was a model lodge , and their thanks were especially due to Bros . White and
Bowes , for the years of hard and continuous labour they had bestowed upon it . In his day they went on in a quiet sort of a way and did their work as well as they knew how , but now the Lodge of Lights was notorious for good working . —Bro . Robert Stevenson , P'M ., proposed " The W . M ., Wardens , and Members of the Gilbert Grccnall Lodge , No . 1250 , " which was responded to by Bro . W .
Woods , J . W . —The W . M . said there was an absent brother whom they must not forget . Bro . Finney , now LP . M ., had been a faithful Master , and an interesting event deprived them of his company—he was to be married in London the next morning . He begged to propose his health , which was received very warmly , and duly honoured . —Bro . Hepherd , P . M ., said there were two
brethren in the lodge lo whom they delighted to accord special thanks , he referred to Bros . White and Bowes . They had , as Bro . Maxfield had rightly observed , raised the lodge to a position far above what it ever attained before . He proposed their good healths . ( Drank with enthusiasm and with musical honours . )—Bro . White expressed his thanks , and said that for a long time he had left matters
in the hands of Bro . Bowes , and as they knew with advantage . His own professional engagements prevented him from giving so much of his time as he hail done in years gone by ; but he was delighted to find that Bro . Bowes still found it convenient to be present at every lodge meeting , and ready to help in any or all the ceremonies . — Bro . Bowes also responded , and referred lo the many happy hours he had spent in ihe lodge room , and expressed
his willingness to lend " a helping hand" at all times , whether in No . 148 or No . 1250 . Bro . the Rev . Nixon Porter , proposed "The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Parr , P . M . ; V . Robinson , P . M ., and Cooper , W . M ., 484 . The other toasts proposed were , "The Musical Brothers , " " The Charities , " and "The Tyler ' s Toast . " We must not omit to state that the proceedings of the evening were greatly enlivened by songs and glees , well rendered b y Bros . Woods , Pcarse , Bancroft and
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Goodreid , conducted by Bro . T . M . Patterson , Organist . BUDLEIGH . —Lodge of Harmony , No . 372 . —The annual meeting of this lodge in celebration of St . John ' s day , took place on Monday the 3 rd inst ., at the Rolle ' s Arms Hotel , Salterton . The lodge was close tyled at high twelve , when the usual preliminaries having been gone through , the ceremony of installation was proceeded
with , and very ably and impressively rendered by Bro . B . T . Hodge , M . D ., P . M . ( 164 ) , P . P . G . J . D ., and W . M . ( 164 ) . This being concluded the W . M ., Bro . H . J . Stickland , from the chair of K . S ., assisted by the Ins . M ., appointed his officers as follows : —H . Scott , chemist , S . W . ; Capt . W . E . Stone , R . N ., J . W . ; H . Scott , Treas . ; J . Kelly , Sec . ; Hayman , S . D . ; Knott , J . D . ; Gale ,
I . G . ; Pratt , Tyler ; with an efficient staff of Stewards . The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren present , numbering about thirty , adjourned from labour to refreshment , and at the festive board fully demonstrated to the worthy host ( Bro . John Harwood ) , convincing proofs of their appreciation of his bountiful spread of viands and wines , retiring at an early hour enjoying the best fraternal
feeling . LINCOLN . —Witham Lodge , No . 374 . —On the Festival of St . John , the members of the above lodge met to elect officers for the ensuing year . Bro . R . C . Carlinc was installed W . M ., and he afterwards appointed his officers as follows-. —Bros . W . E . Watkins , S . W . ; R . J . Ward , J . W . ; C . Scorer , S . D . ; E . J . Cullen , J . D . ; F . R . Larken ,
M . C . ; J . G . Bayles , I . G . ; G . Bacon , Sec ; W . Mason , Org . ; W . Huddleston , Treas . ; H . Cotton , Lodge Steward , and C . Mann , Ty ler . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to the Monson Arms Hotel , where their annual banquet was provided . BERWICK-ON-TWEED . —Lodge St . David , A o . 393 . — A large number of the members of this lodge assembled
within their lodge-room , Church-street , Berwick-on-Tweed , on the evening of Tuesday , 28 th December , for the purpose of Installation of the office-bearers , who had been elected some time previous . The lodge being opened in due form , the installation ceremony was conducted by one of the 1 ' ast Masters who addressed ( he Master-elect , Bro . J . S . Macgregor , and the other
officebearers in a becoming manner . Immediately on the conclusion of the ceremonial the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a suitable Hall where dinner awaited them , and spent the remainder of the evening in harmony . HAYLE , CORNWALL . —Cormdnan Lodge , No . 450 . — The annual festival of this lodge was held on Monday , the
27 th ult . The lodge was opened at twelve o ' clock a . m ., by Bro . John Coombe , P . M . and Sec ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Frank Harvey , W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and after the routine business had been transacted , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Huthnance , W . M .-elect being in attendance was presented by
Bro . Burall , P . M ., after giving his assent to all the qualifications for W . M ., he was regularly installed in the chair , strictly in accordance with the ancient custom . Bro . Huthnance having been proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Harvey , I . P . M . ; F . II . Tool , S . W . ; N . J . Easterbrook , T . W . ; Frank Harvey , P . M ., Treas . ;
John Coomb , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Hollow , S . D . ; S . Woodman , J . D . ; W . Rowe , Org . ; T . Frost , I . G ; W . Bailey and M . L . Nicholls , Stewards . The finances of the lodge being in a flourishing condition , Bro . Mudgc , P . M ., moved the following resolution which was adopted , viz ., " Resolved that the sum of ^ 10 shall be given as a donation lo the Cornwall Annuity Fund , , £ 10 10 s . to the
Boys' School , and . £ 5 5 s . to the Girls School . Notice was given that Tregenna Lodge , No . 1250 , St . Ives , would be opened next month , and twelve of the brethren from that district sent in their resignation , intimating that they intended joining the new lodge . After the regular course of business , the brethren adjourned ( o a sumptuous
banquet , served in most excellent style according to the custom of Bro . Cratch . The usual loyal and Masonic loasts were given and responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close . There was some very excellent singing during the evening , accompanied by Bro . Rowe ( Org . ) , on the pianoforte .
STOWMARKET . —Plucnix Lodge , No . 516 . —Last lodge night there was a full muster of this flourishing lodge . The first business after lodge had been opened was to ballot for and initiate Mr . F . C . Long . The ceremony was done by Bro . Fred . Long , P . M ., after this the W . M ., Bro . J . W . Sheridan , was installed by Bro . F . B . Marriott , in his usual excellent manner . The installation having been completed , the W . M . appointed his officers as
follows : —Bros . Francis Betts , S . W . ; George Slcel Golding , J . W . ; E . Warner , S . D . ; J . Davis , J . D . ; C . IT . Woods , D . C . ; and Dr . Pearson , I . G . The Treasurer , Bro . Spencer Freeman , was unanimously re-elected , as was also Bro . John Robinson , Tyler . After transacting the usual business , lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Sutton , P . M . of the Medina Lodge , Isle of Wight .
STOKKSI . EY . —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room at the Golden Lion Hotel , on Monday night , Bro . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Bro . Henry Fawcelt , P . A ., S . W . ; George Markham Twcddell , P . S . A . Scot ., as J . W . ( in the absence of his son , now studying scene painting under Mr . Beverley at Drury Lane ); J . II . Ilandyside , P . M .,
Sec , i \ c . The lodge was opened 111 the first degree , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . George Markham Tweddell and Henry Fawcett having both declared that their engagements were such as to prevent them from occupying the seat of K . S ., Bro . Hunter was re-elected W . M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Dcaken passed a a satisfactory examination as F . C ,