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Worrell , John Copeland , Robert Acomb , A . R . Sutton , and VV . Plant . Visitors : | . F . Anderson , J . D . 815 ; Ellis Jones , P . M . 1147 , P . G . ' Treas . ; A . B . Whittaker , W . AI . 1633 ; VV . Brown , J . W . 1633 ; G . F . Bundle , HgG ; George Ainscow , 1496 ; John Faulkner , ' 992 ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . 1161 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason . ) The brethren met at six o ' clock to tea , after which they

assembled in the lodge room . I he lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Air . A . Landale and Mr . S . A . Stann were balloted for , and elected members _ of the lodge . Mr . Saul A . Stann was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . in an efficient manner . This ceremony concluding the business of the evening , " Hearty

good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at S . 30 . The rest of the evening was spent by the brethren in . conviviality , during which Bro . S . P . Bcdder most pathetically rendered , in the Lancashire dialect , a story concerning an aged couple whose son had been absent for many years , but who one evening while the worthy couple were lamenting

his absence , and the possibility of their little house full of furniture being sold to pay the rent , returns home well to do , and restores comfort and happiness to their fireside . We took especial delight in hearing our B ; o . Beddcr recite this touching story once more , for the reason that he has been laid on a bed of sickness for some considerable time ,

and was thought by his relatives and friends at one time to be very near his end , but by the Divine mercy of the G . A . O . T . U . he has recovered , and will live we hope many years to exhibit his cheerful countenance to those numerous brethren who love at all times to welcome it amongst them . The brethren separated about eleven o'clock .

MANCHESTER . —Architect Lodge ( No . 1375 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Didsbury Hotel , Didsbury , on Friday , the ist inst ., when the following members were present : Bros . J . G . Bromley , VV . M . ; Phillip McLachlan , LP . M . ; A . G . Collins , S . W . ; John Bradshaw , J . W . ; George Whitehead , Treas . ; Jas . Laidlaw , P . AL and Sec . ; A . P . Graves , S . D . ; H . Heap ,

Tyler ; G . P . Pochin , P . AL , P . P . G . Purs . W . L . ; VV . D Phillips , VV . D . Holbrook , and Jas . Jackson . Visitors Bros . J . L . White , Sec . 726 ; J . G . Elderton , 317 ; Jas . H Aldred , P . M . 1140 ; J . D . Andrew , Sec . 336 ; S . Brad burn , 1 S 14 ; A . Radford , S . D . 1161 ; E . Harden , P . AI 1030 , P . P . G . S . D . E . Lane ; VV . H . Vaughan , and R . R Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) .

The brethren met at six o ' clock to tea . The lodge was opened at 7 . 15 , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . VV . D . Phillips was passed tothe Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . AI ., assisted by Bro . Pochin , P . AL , P . P . G . Purs ., who gave the traditional history , and the S . VV ., Bro . A . G . Collins , who explained the tracing board , and presented the working

tools , all the work being done in a most satisfactory manner . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at nine o ' clcck . A short but merry hour was passed around the social board , and the brethren separated at an early hour ( 9 . 50 ) , most of them having to travel a considerable distance before reaching their homes .

BRADFORD . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1 G 4 S ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the ist inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bro . J . Ramsden , VV . M ., presiding ; supported by Bros . S . O . Bailey , P . M . ; F . C . Atkinson , P . AL ; A . Stephenson , P . AI . ; B . Ingham , P . M . ; and a goodly number of brethren and visitors , among whom were

many Masters and Past Alasters of neighbouring lodges who had been invited to do honour to and witness the presentation of a Past Alaster ' s jewel and set of Provincial clothing to Bro . F . C . Atkinson , P . M ., on his leaving Bradford to take up his residence at Norwich , as Organist of the Cathedral . Previous to the presentation the ceremony of passing Bro . S . Johnson to the Degree of Fellow Craft

was effectively performed by the W . AI . ; Bro . J . Loveley , J . VV ., explained the working tools , and Bro . Stephenson Save the charge . A Alasonic anthem was then sung by ros . Richardson , P . M . ; Atherton , P . AI . ; Thornton VVood , Blagboro , Nichols , Watson , and Pollard , accompanied on the harmonium by Bro . F . C . Atkinson , P . M . The VV . Master , upon inviting Bro . Atkinson to anDroach

the Master ' s chair , thus addressed him : Bro . Past Master Atkinson , the most pleasant duty which I have been called on as a Freemason to perform now devolves on me , but , alas , like all human pleasures it is tinged with sorrowsorrow to know that this is the last time you will appear amongst us as a resident member of this lodge . Whilst we all rejoice with you in your preferment , we cannot close

our eyes to the fact that your loss to thc Prince of Wales Lodge is irreparable . I feel thc loss very much , more , perhaps , than some of our brethren , as we have been more than brothers—we have been intimate friends ; and I shall never forget that it was at your hands I first received the badge of my admission into this our mystic brotherhood . It is thus particularly gratifying to me that time and

circumstances have placed me in a position to , in some measure , return the compliment . When your brethren of the Prince of Wales Lodge heard that you were about to return to your native city of Norwich , as Organist of that grand old Cathedral , they at once unanimously decided to present you with some visible and lasting proof of their appreciation of your services . In

their name therefore I have now the honour to present you with the apron , collar , and other badges of a P . P . G . Organist , which will serve to show your brother Masons in Norwich the respect in which you have been held in this great province of West Yorkshire , and this gold Past Master ' s jewel which 1 now pin on your breast will be a proof of the esteem and regard in which you are held by

your brethren of the Prince of Wales Lodge , of which you were one of the founders and the second VV . Alaster . And now , Bro . Atkinson , it only remains for me in my own name and in the name of your brethren of this lodge to wish you God speed in your new undertaking . May you have'liealth and strength given you to efficiently discharge the duties ot

your high office , and may the Great Architect of the Universe continually have you in his safe keeping , the W . M . requested Bro . Past Alaster S . O . Bailey , as the father of the lodge , to say a few words on ' the occasion . Bro . Bailey , P . M ., said : VV . Alaster and brethren , it is ivjth mixed feelings that I rise to add a few words to the kind and generous sentiments you have ex-

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pressed to our dear Bro . Atkinson , P . AL , for , whilst congratulating him on his preferment to such a high and honourable position as the Organist of Norwich Cathedral , I cannot but feel , and I am sure we all feel , that we shall lose the companionship of one who has won our Jove and affection . Life is composed of joy and sorrow , and we must bow with resignation , hoping that what is our loss will be

his gain . I may be pardoned for taking a retrospective glance , and saying that I remember well the admission of Bro . Atkinson into the Harmony Lodge ( my mother lodge ) , and his being introduced by my esteemed friend and Bro . J . R . Cordingley , P . AL , and from that time to this , about eighteen years , Bro . Atkinson , 1 believe , has not made one enemy , but , on the contrary , has made friends of all who

came in contact with him , and such was the respect and esteem the Lodge of Harmony had for him that they unanimously elected him honorary member . He also received recognition at the hands of Prov . G . Lodge by being appointed Prov . G . Organist of West Yorkshire , and finally I had the pleasure of installing him my successor as the second W . AI . of this lodge . I can truly say that personally

I shall greatly feel his loss in the lodge , for he was always ready to advise and co-operate in anything for its good ; he always seemed to bring into the lodge sunshine and gladness , and we felt that he contributed largely , not only to the welfare of the lodge generally , but also to the delight and pleasure of each brother who witnessed the exeicise of his great musical talent after refreshment . We all tender him

our hearty good wishes for the prosperity of himself and family , and trust that he will think of us when away , and be sure not to fail visiting the Prince of Wales Lodge whenever he may have the opportunity . We shall often think of him , anti I can only hope that the Great Architect of the Universe will preserve him in health and strength for many years if it be His will , and that whilst assisting in the daily

service of Him in the venerable old cathedral , he may be prepared for the Grand Choir above , where there will be an eternity of harmony , peace , and love . Bro . Rev . J . Gallic , B . A ., Chap , of the lodge , also spoke , expressing the kindest feelings towards Bro . Atkinson , and his regret at the loss the lodge would sustain . He fully concurred in the remarks of Bro . Bailey , P . AI . He also said that it was

singular how Masonry seemed to run through the affairs of life , and that he could not help seeing in Bro . Atkinson ' s career what favoured the idea . In the first place Bro . Atkinson might be said to have taken his first degree in his profession at Norwich , from thence he had passed to Bradford , and now he was about to be raised to the Third Degree , and to fill the high office of Organist in the cathedral where

he first received instruction in the Divine art . He concluded by wishing him and his family every happiness and prosperity . Bro . Atkinson , in very feeling terms , expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the great kindness the lodge had manifested towards him , not only on that occasion , but ever since his connection with it , and assured the brethren that he should never forget the happy hours he had spent with

them , and in performing the duties . of the lodge , and he should avail himself of the opportunity of visiting the lodge whenever it might arise . Bro . A . Stephenson , P . M ., and the representative of thc lodge on the Charity Committee of the province , was congratulated on his being appointed Provincial Grand Steward . After refreshment a capital programme of music , consisting entirely of Bro . Atkinson ' s own compositions , was performed .

CARSHALTON . — Wallington Lodge ( No . 1 S 92 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Public Hall , on Thursday , thc 31 st ult . There were present Bros . Charles Sawyer , W . AL ; John G . Horsey , S . VV . ; VVm . Pile , J . W . ; W . Russell Crowe , Treas . ; E . Dickman , S . D . ; J . W . Baldwin , J . D . ; T . Carder , LG . ; and VV . Harwood , VV . S . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Taylor

LG . Ivy Lodge , No . 1441 ; and VV . H . Ranson , Old England Lodge , No . 1790 . Lodge was opened at 4 . 30 . The first business on the summoiis was a notice ot motion hy Bro . John G . Horsey , S . VV ., seconded by Bro . Wm . Pile , J . VV ., "That the meetings of this lodge be held on the third Thursdays of the months named in the warrant , instead of the second

Thursdays , as therein stated . This having been discussed , was put , and carried unanimously . The following brethren , who were present , were then unanimousl y elected members of this lodge : Bros . S . P . Catterson , VV . AI . 54 S ; R . R . Davis , 1 S 31 and P . AI . 25 G ; Robert Crowe , Sjo , P . P . G . P . Essex ; VV . T . Folkes ; Leon A . Alcsrouze , P . M . 121 , 8 ; G . CBurry , P . G . O . Surrey ; VV . P . Catterson , 54 S ; and G . Filmer . The W . AL having spoken in very

complimentary terms of Bro . Leon A . Mesrouze , P . AL , then appointed and invested that brother as Secretary of the lodge . The ballot proving unanimous , the following were thew duly imtiatcii into the secrets of Freemasonry , viz ., Air . James Edwards , Air . Charles D . Maspero , and Air . A . Rowley , the latter by dispensation to act as a serving brother . The bye-laws were then read and passed , and lodge duly closed .

INSTRUCTION . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — One of the greatest musters of this lodge took place on the 27 th ult ., upwards of eighty brethren being present to honour Bro . G . II . Stephens , No . 1 G 23 , who had , by special request of the members , undertaken the

work-innof the 1 'ifteen Sections . Bro . Stephens appointed as his principal supporters Bros . B . Cundick , I . P . AL 1421 , P . AL ; F . VV . Barnes , P . AL 554 , & c , S . W . ; and W . H . Alyers , P . M . S 20 , & c , J . W . After the lodge was opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary , pro tem ., Bro . Lawrence , and confirmed . The Sections then followed , and were admirably worked in regular progression , viz . : —

I'lKSI LtUlUEE . ist Section Bro . J . R . Shinglefield , I . G . 554 . 2 nd „ „ 1 . II . Thorn , P . AL 554 . 3 rd „ „ Dr . I " . Loan , VV . S . 1421 . 4 th- „ „ J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 . Sth „ „ XV . Hogg , P . AL 1349 . Gth „ „ C . H . Webb , P . AI . iGog . yth „ „ T . J . Barn ; s , P . AI . 033 .

SECOND LF . CTURE . ist Section Bro . Stuart , 2 nd „ „ J . Andrews , P . M . 1227 . 3 rd „ „ VV . Musto , P . M . 820 . 4 th „ „ VV . H . Alyers , P . M . 1445 . 5 th „ „ D . Moss , J . D . 1275 .

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THIRD LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 . 2 nd „ „ T . J . Maidwell , P . AL 27 . 3 rd „ ,, J . McCarthy , LP . M . 1445 . Bro . Cundick then said he had much pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . G . H . Stephens for the very able manner he had

discharged the duties of Presiding Officer and Lecture Master . Bro . Alyers expressed the pleasure he felt in seconding the same , and also in adding his testimony to the intellectual treat they had enjoyed that evening . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., in putting the proposition , aho supported the two proposers . _ Bro . Stephens had rather surprised him , for under the circumstances he had never known the Sections worked better than they had been that evening .

I he response was unanimous . Bro . Stephens , in reply , sincerely thanked the brethren , stating that he was in a delicate state of health , and apologised for the inconveniences the unexpected large gathering had caused them , but he was sure that Bro . Sweating had done everything in his power to make them comfortable . He also thanked his Eastern brethren for so numerously rallying round him . Bro . Pennefather , Preceptor of the lodge , proposed a vote

of thanks to the able workers that evening , to be also recorded on the minutes , and begged personally to thank them for himself . This proposition was affirmed with every demonstration of approbation . Bro . Musto , in telling Alasonic terms , returned thanks for the workers . Bro . Stephens proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Barnes , hon . member , as the efficient prompter for the occasion , which was carried . Bro . Barnes said he fully appreciated the

compliment paid him . His assistance would have been willingly given , but little had been required from him , as he working had been so excellent throughout . He would express his hope that the brethren would confer the hon . membership of the lodge upon his esteemed brethren Bros . Cundick and Alyers . This having been proposed and carried , the lodge was closed . Among the members present were Bros . King , Lawrence ,

Van Raalte , Greenwood , Lardner , Smyth , Smith , Sweating , Moss , and others . Among the visitors were noticed , in addition to the workers mentioned , Bros . Sturgeon , 1 G 70 ; Guegger , 1670 ; Davis , 7 G 5 ; Harding , S 39 ; P . AlcCarthy Clarke , 1445 ; Goddard , VV . M . 1445 ; Partridge , S . W . 1445 ; Robson , J . D . 1 445 ; Kimball , 1445 ; Scallaghan , 1207 ; Serjeant , P . AL 1227 ; and Taylor , 554 . The whole proved a perfect success , financially and otherwise .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the A'lansion House Station Restaurant , Oueen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Rosenthal , VV . M 7 ; Bue , S . VV . ; Barnett , J . W . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; J . David Langton , Sec ; Brittain , S . D . ; J . J . Kern , J . D . ; E . VV . Haines , I . G . ; Bentley , Haynes , Wm . Fraser , J . S . Eraser , Brittain , Saunders , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Kern , Gayton ,

and J . T . Tangueray . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Tangueray acting as candidate ; Bro . Bue giving the charge in an impressive manner . The Preceptor then worked the First Section , assisted by the brethren . Bro . BuiS was unanimously elected W . AL for the next meeting . Bros . John J . Kern , 1139 , and Dr . Gayton , 174 , were elected members of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

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READING . —Leopold Lodge ( No . 235 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge since the installation meeting was held at ( he Masonic Hall , on Alonday , the 2 Sth ult ., under the able presidency of thc VV . M ., XV . Bro . George Westall , Prov . G . J . O ., who worked the ceremony of advancement with great precision . Bro . A . C . Durrant , of Chelmsford , was the candidate , The following

officers and brethren were in attendance : Bros . J . Eir" -erton S . VV . ; E . Alargrett , I . P . M ., as J . W . ; S . Bradby , M . O . ' ; H . Brett , S . O . ; H . VV . Hourann , J . O . ; R Honey Chap . ; W . C . Aloffat , R . of M . ; W . Ravenscroft , Sec-R . Glassfoot , S . D . ; C . G . Butler , J . D . ; W . Collins , LG . ; XV . Cordrey , Steward ; VV . Hemmings , Tyler ; C . Stephens , Dep . Prov . G . AL , P . M ., & c ; T . J . Pulley , P . M ..

rroy . U . M ., Sec . ; I . R . Vowles , E . Davis , A . Thompson , C Sheath , VV . Bailey , J . AI . Dormor , W . J . Browne , J . VV . Lindars , F . J . herguson . Visitors : W . Bros . W . T . Clarke , G . M . Steward , P . Prov . G . AI . Sec ( Sussex ) , S . VV 75 , & c . ; VV . G . Bayliss , Prov . G . AL Steward , Sec . 75 and 1 G 4 ; R . Paige , Prov . G . AI . J . D ., S . O . 75 ; W . Hunkley , J . O . 257 . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to

the Ship Hotel , where a splendid supper was prepared by " mine host , " Bro . Bailey . Full justice having been done to the good things provided , several comjlimentary toasts were proposed and heartily responded to . Recitations and humorous songs enlivened the evening , and great regret was expressed when the hour for separating arrived , all hoping for an early re-union .

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The Half-yearly Communication of this ; D . G . L . Iwas held , under the banner of the Union of Alalia Lod" -e at the Masonic Hall , Valetta , on the 29 th ult . Present : v ° J n V- M r < A ) V- K , l nS- ! ton ' " -G . AL , on the throne ; V . W . Bro . the Chevr . K . Rosenbusch , D . D . G . AI . R W Bro . VV . K . B . Bedford , PastG . Chaplain of England , & c . ' and a very large number of brethren from the various

lodges nj the district , as well as numerous visiting brethren . U j G . L . having been opened in due form , the roll of D . G . Olrcc-rs and of private lodges in the district was called . I he hiismess on the agenda paper having been disposed of , the D . G . M . appointed and invested his officers for the n n \? - c r- . , magn ' licient sword , presented by the D . G . M in September 1 SS 0 , was on this occasion used for the first time , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the for his

D . G . M . handsome present . Two addresses to the iJ . G . L . from the "Ancient Carthage" and "William Kingston Lod ges at Tunis and Goletta , as well as letters and telegrams from the same part of the district , wishing U . G . M . a continuance of the prosperity hitherto enjoyed by it , were read . J The D . G . M . acknowledged the vote of thanks , the addresses , and communications in a brief and well-chosen speech , and then closed D . G . L . in thc usual manner .