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duly honoured , the acting I . P . M ., Bro . Everett , said the very gratifying task now devolved upon him of proposing the next toast of the evening . He need not remind them that this was a bumper toast , nor need he ask them to drink to it deeply , because he was sure that they would do so of their own accord . From thc fact of his having possession of the Master ' s gavel k ind also from the fact of its
being the only toast he was privileged to propose at that festive board , they could easily divine that lie alluded to the health of their Worshipful Master . He could say , without any flattery to the worthy occupant of the chair , that the Kilburn Lodge was exceedingly fortunate in having for its first Master one so able and so earnest in all that appertained to Freemasonry as Bro . Palmer . He had held
a long and distinguished career in the Order , he had been a staunch upholder of its honour and its dignity , and a firm supporter of its charities , and although he had attained so high a position in the Craft , they still found him , night after night , attending their Lodge of Improvement , encouraging by his presence those who might be desirous of following in his footsteps ; and emulating his
good example ; whilst the knowledge that in him they had one so well able to afford them instruction , and so willing to impart it , gave thorn that confidence to persevere , which was in aU things so essential to success . The toast was received with great cheering . Thc W . M ., in reply , said the enthusiastic manner in which they had responded to the toast was to him quite unexpected , and
although it was not strictly Masonic , the man could not be mortal who would not feel proud at its reception . He could only thank them , which he did most heartily , and assure them that it was a great pleasure to him to occupy the high position of their W . M ., and to feel that he was held in such esteem by the brethren . Thc VV . M . next gave " The Visitors . " He said thc Kilburn Lodge prided
itself on its hospitality , they were always glad to receive visitors , and would at all times do their best to make them comfortable . Bros . Warner , P . M . ; Harrison , P . M . ; and others responded on behalf of the visitors . " Thc Masonic Charities" were next given , coupled with the name of Bro . G . Kiallmark , S . W ., who had acted as Steward at the late festival of the old people ' s institution , held at
Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Kiallmark , in responding , said he felt it a great honour to have his name associated with so noble a toast as that of the Charities . He was proud to say that with their kind assistance he had been enabled to take up no less a sum than £ tli , and that the Kilburn Lodge , although only in the first year of its existence , stood tenth highest on thc list of subscriptions
amongst the London lodges . He was further pleased to say that , with the exception of a sovereign or two , the whole amount had been subscribed by the lodge and its members , and thc manner in which it was done was most gratifying , for in no case had he to solicit a single member—he simply made the announcement that he was about to represent the lodge as
Steward , and it all came forth voluntarily . He felt that he could not sufficiently express his thanks for the support they had given him , and with regard to his position as S . W ., although he undertook thc office with a certain amount of diffidence ( that having been his great drawback through life ) , their kind and considerate treatment of liim was fast overcoming it , and he hoped soon to
acquire that confidence which Bro . Everett had stated was so necessary to the proper performance cf its functions , and those higher duties to which he hoped shortly tojattain . He again thanked them most sincerely . The VV . M . said thc S . W . having had his name coupled with the last toast , he would now give them an opportunity of drinking "The Health of their worthy J . W ., Bro . Brewer , " who hacl taken
so active a part in the formation of the lodge , and who was most indefatigable in his exertions to promote its welfare . Thc toast was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Brewer said he desired to thank thc W . M . for thc kind manner in which he had proposed the toast of his health , and thc brethren for the very cordial way in which they had received it . He was proud to hold office in so rising
a lodge and under so able and distinguished a Master . He was glad to find he had thus far given satisfaction ; it would be an incentive to him to endeavour to achieve greater things , and with their kind assistance he hoped he should succeed . The VV . M . then gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " complimenting those officers on their great usefulness in thc lodge , and paying a high tribute to
their skill and ability . Bro . Everett , in thanking the brethren , said that with so excellent a Master , and such an able and painstaking Secretary , he had little lo do but take care of their funds , but he hoped they would keep him well employed at that . Bro . Brooks , Secretary , thanked thc W . M . for his kindness in proposing his health , and also for the flattering manner in which he had spoken
of him in connection with the duties of his office . There was necessarily a good deal to do in the formation of a new lodge , but he had received many useful hints from the Treasurer , wliich had been of great service to him , and he was gratified to find that he had discharged his duties thus far so much to their satisfaction . The toast of " The Officers" followed , and was ably responded to by Bros .
Cuff , Fifcbett , and others . 7 ' iien came " The Organist , " replied to by Bro . Beavan , and last , though not least , that of the worthy host , Bro . Hartley . Some excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Hyatt , Beavan , F . Brewer , Burton , and others , and the Tyler ' s ( oast concluded a most enjoyable evening . BIRMINGHAM . —St . Paul's Lodge ( No .
43 ) . —A meeting of Ihe above lodge , the oldest in the Province of Warwickshire , was held on Monday , thc 2 <* itli ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , under the Mastership of Bro . S . Sinauer , supported by a goodly number of brethren . The minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was llien taken for Mr . II . J . Allman , of Frederick-street , Birmingham , which proving unanimously in his favour , was initiated into thc mysteries and privileges
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of antient Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master , in such an able manner as to draw forth the plaudits of the whole of the brethren present . Visitors present : Bros . A . J Altman , I . G . Aldersgate Lodge , 1657 , London , and S . Hoffnung of Liverpool . The brethren then adjourned to dinner , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly acknowledged . Some vocal music having been
given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjc . yable evening . GREENWICH . — St . George ' s Lodge ( No , 140 ) . — The last meeting of this old and distinguished lodge , which was founded in 17 G- ; , was held at the Trafalgar Hotel on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . Amongst those present were Bros . Wallace , W . M . ; Blackmur , S . W . ; Bell , J . W . ; Noak , Treas . ; Tattershall , P . M ., Sec ;
Loughborough , S . D . ; Dennant , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Turner , P . M . ; Johnson , P . M . ; Jardine , P . M . ; and W . Jordon , Org . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Blackmur , 13 ; Dosell , 79 ; G . Tedder , in ; Sears , 299 ; Harvey , 871 ; Trill , 1320 ; Lc Cree , 1320 ; T . C . Walls , J . W . 1381 , eic . ; Dr . Smith , 1538 ; Armstrong , J . W . 159 . '' . The minutes of the previous meeting having
been read and confirmed , some minor business was transacted , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " Thc M . W . G . M ., " " The P . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Past and Present , " were given briefly and pertinently from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . Jardine , the father of the lodge , in proposing " The Health of the
W . M ., ' said he felt he had something interesting to say to them , because he ( the W . M . ) had been introduced by him into Freemasonry . He ( Bro . Wallace ) would discharge his duties both to the satisfaction and credit of the lodge , which lodge for " working" could challenge favourable comparison with any in the vicinity of London . In conclusion he wished the W . M . a successful year of
office , and he hoped that under his sway thc proceedings of No . 140 would be characterised as they always had been by that " love and harmony " which should at all times prevail amongst the brotherhood . The W . M ., in response , said that it afforded him great pleasure to reply to the warm greeting that had been given him lhat evening . Bro . jardine , in proposing his health , had used
such kind words , that ne felt quite discomposed by his paternal eulogy . It would be his highe't ambition to do that which would at all times meet with their universal and favourable recognition . He did not think that the harmony of the lodge was likely to be upset , nor that the fraternal atmosphere would in any way be disturbed , but that he would be well supported by them all , and as a
return for that kind feeling he would do all he could to make the proceedings a success . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the VV . M . said that thc theme of the toast afforded a great pleasure to him , and which gratification he was sure they would all participate in . Upon so dull an evening in the lodge it was very flalter . ing to have such a goodly array of visiting brethren . He
was of opinion that visiting in Freemasonry was one of the greatest pleasures the Craft possessed , because the brethren thereby had an opportunity of contrasting the different systems , which " working , " however , had but one common end , and these visits often led to the making and cementing of many Masonic friendships . With so large an array of visitors it was not possible at that late
hour for them all to reply . He should therefore couple thc names only of Bros . Blackmur and Dosell with the toast , because he also believed that too much public speaking at assemblages of that kind was not only a tax upon the speakers but upon their hearers . This toast having been received with excellent fire , Bros . Blackman and Dosell briefly replied . In giving the next toast the
VV . M . said it was one of special moment to the St . George's , " that of , " The Past Masters , " who had made thc lodge what it was . It was now in a very prosperous condition , but it was not always so , and it was well that they should know that it was owing to the exertions of some of the Past Masters that that satisfactory position was brought about . The good ship " St . George , " had to
be get off the rocks , and by the strength and energy of several cf the Past Masters it was done , and she now floated in smooth waters . In conclusion , the W . M . said that as Bro . Scard , the I . P . M ., whose year of office had been a very successful one , was not present , he should couple the toast with the name of their revered Bro . Jardine . After the brethren had most enthusiatically
responded to the toast , that brother suitably acknowledged it . The proceedings were enlivened by the instrumental , dramatic , and vocal contributions of Bros . Jordon , Brown , Johnson , Walls , Tedder , Blackmur and others . The toasts of " ' 1 he Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers " having been given and acknowledged , the Tyler ' s toast was called , and the brethren separated .
BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The above-named lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the lodge-rooms , Swan Hotel , Bedford , on Wednesday evening , Feb . 28 th , when there were present Bros . Col . Stuart , W . M . ; Capt . Green , I . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Allan , J . D . ; Thody , I G . ; Alderman Sergeant . P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . Prior , P . M ., Sec . ; Piper , Org . ;
Alderman S . R . Bull , P . M ., Stwd . ; G . Reynolds , Tyler ; with the following P . M . ' s : —G . P . Nash , Cookson , and Billson ; and Bros . Stafford , Alderman Carter , Whittaker , Harris , Lambie , and others ; and visiting brethren Hewens and Benham . 'J'he lodge haling been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Ayrcs was raised to the Third Degree .
file ceremony was impressively performed by the VV . M ., in which he was ably supported by the various officers of the lodge . Other business having been disposed of , and a resident of Bedford proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and twenty-six brethren sat down to an excellent supper , and spent a most enjoyable evening . STOKESLEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . S 43 ) . —
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The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , Feb . 26 th , at the Golden Lion Hotel , but was only thinly attended , owing to the severe weather , many of the members living at a good distance from the place of meeting . The following members officiated , either in their own offices or for those who were absent : —Bros . James Coulson , W . M . ; Benjamin Richardson , P . M ., as
S . W . ; George Markham Tweddell , as J . W . ; William Sharpe , S . D . ; Thomas Unthank , as J . D . ; J . H . Hand yside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec ; Richard Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; John Rontree , as I . G . ; and William Harrison , Tyler . Bro . Thomas Fcnney having passed an excellent examination as E . A ., was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Francis Wriehtson was balloted for and unanimously elected as a
joining member . A candidate was then proposed to be balloted for on the following lodge night , and the meeting was adjourned till the Monday nearest the full moon in March , emergencies excepted . BANBURY . —Cherwel . 1 Lodge ( No . 599 ) . — The members of this lodge held their twenty-fifth anniversary at thc Red Lion Hotel on Monday 26 th ult ., when
Bro . the Rev . J . Spittal was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , thc ceremony being performed by Bro . R . Havers , P . G . D . of England , with his accustomed ability . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards invested his officers as follows : — Bros . *| . Potts , I . P . M . ; the Rev . A . Ayton , S . W . ; G . A . Hardacre , J . W . ; R . Havers , P . G . D ., Treas . ; E . J . Hartley , P . M ., Sec . ; T . W . Holland , S . D . ;
C . H . Pemberton , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Chamberlin and T . Fowler , Stewards ; R . C . Humfrey , I . G . ; and T . Moss , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together under the presidency of the W . M ., who was supported by Bro . R . Bird , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Bros . Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , Oxford ; H . C . Risky , P . M . ; R . Havers , P . G . D . ; the
newly-invested officer ? , and others . ECCLES . —Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Cross Keys Hotel , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., for the purpose of installing the newly-appointed W . M ., Bro . E . Lowndes . The lodge having been opened in the usual form the retiring Master , Bro . Rudman , presented , and the Installing
Master , Bro . Buxton , P . M ., assisted by Bros . P . M . ' s Gillman , Toulson , Brooks , and Rudman , performed the interesting ceremonies of placing Bro . Lowndes in the chair of K . S ., and investing the officers of the lodge tor the ensuing year , the whole being conducted with that Masonic ability for which this lodge is known and appreciated . At the close of the ceremony , the brethren , to the number of 44 ,
adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . Pearson , under thc judicious and able inspection of his wife , Mrs . Pearson , to whom the thanks of the brethren were due for her exertions in rendering them that comfort and enjoyment for which she is noted . A pleasant and agreeable evening was spent , the visiting brethren largely contributing thereto by
their social and musical qualities . BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The annual celebration of St . John ' s festival , in connection with this excellent suburban lodge , took place on another patron saint's day ( St . David ' s ) , the ist instant , at the Town Hall , Bootle , near Liverpool , and the high position which this Masonic combination of brethren holds was
clearly shown by a very large and highly influential gathering . There were about seventy brethren present at the interesting proceedings of the afternoon , and the admirable working shown by all concerned was of the most instructive and interesting kind . The lodge was opened before three o ' clock by Bro . J . VV . Turley , P . P . G . J . D ., the retiring Worshipful Master , and he was ably supported
and assisted in the succeeding imitation of two candidates , Messrs . Woodcock and Eraser , by Bros . II . Wyatt , I . P . M . ; T . D . Pierce , P . M . 8 : *; Richard Roberts , S . W . ; j . Duncan , jun ., J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; VV . H . Clemmey , Sec . ; J . C . Paterson , S . D . ; R . Hough , J . D . ; F . J . Mortleman , I . G . ; J . Lecomber , S . ; J . Stott , S . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The members of the Boolle Lodge
present were Bros . H . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; F . F . Young VV . Smith , P . M . 12 * 5 ; C . Batley , C . Padley , jun . ; J Woollam , J . J . Durant , H . J . Meandy , J . W . Hill , W Humphrey , R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; A . Ruthven , J . Sharp , J . F . Dowling , VV . J . Rice , J . M . Jones , T . M . Wells , P . M . 5 80 ; and I . Piatt . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . I-I . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . VV . Baker , P . M S
241 ; G . V . Blaikie , I . G . 1 ^ 2 ; . Haynes , P . M . 823 , 1547 ; Dr . C . Swaby Smith , I . P . M . 1380 ; G . H . Samuel ! , 1182 ; J . P . Bryan , 203 , 1035 ; J . G . Bayley , J . W . 216 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; A , Barclay , 1182 ; R . Barton , io * s ; R . Stezaker , 1182 ; T . Evans , W . M . 1570 , P . M . 1 Vs ii ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; A . Winkup , P . M . 0 * 67 , Councillor ; J . A . Forrest , W . M . 1547 ; J . H . Parker , S . W .
I .-J 47 ; C . H . Jordan , 903 ; P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Wells , P . M . 5 80 ; G . Morgan , P . M . 1035 ; C . Watcrson , 1035 ; VV . Hughes , 1013 ; T . W . Kellor , 721 ; the Rev . Dr . Hyde , 108 b ; J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ; and Barton , 440 ( Canada ) The chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who proceeded to place Bro . Richard [ Roberts in the position of W . M . in a very
effective manner . Bro . Turley also assisted in an admiable style iu thc ceremony , and thc whole of this section of the principal portions of the day ' s proceedings must have given entire satisfaction to the numerous gathering of the fraternity . The following were the officers appointed to assist the W . M . during his year of office : Bros . . J . W . Turley , I . P . M . ; Sam . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . Parian M'Arthur , P . M ., D . C ; John Duncan ,
jun ., S . W . ; W . II . Clemmey , J . W . ; J . C Paterson , Hon . Sec ; 11 . A . Hough , S . D . ; F . H . Mortleman , J . D . ; J . Lecombre , I . G . j S . Stolt , S . S . ; T . F . Young , J . S . ; J . PBryan , Org . ; and VV . Blake , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes" were given to the new W . M . from brethren representing about a dozen lodges . After the business portion of the proceedings , a sumptuous banquet was served in the council chamber by Bro . J . Dowling , of the Derby
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duly honoured , the acting I . P . M ., Bro . Everett , said the very gratifying task now devolved upon him of proposing the next toast of the evening . He need not remind them that this was a bumper toast , nor need he ask them to drink to it deeply , because he was sure that they would do so of their own accord . From thc fact of his having possession of the Master ' s gavel k ind also from the fact of its
being the only toast he was privileged to propose at that festive board , they could easily divine that lie alluded to the health of their Worshipful Master . He could say , without any flattery to the worthy occupant of the chair , that the Kilburn Lodge was exceedingly fortunate in having for its first Master one so able and so earnest in all that appertained to Freemasonry as Bro . Palmer . He had held
a long and distinguished career in the Order , he had been a staunch upholder of its honour and its dignity , and a firm supporter of its charities , and although he had attained so high a position in the Craft , they still found him , night after night , attending their Lodge of Improvement , encouraging by his presence those who might be desirous of following in his footsteps ; and emulating his
good example ; whilst the knowledge that in him they had one so well able to afford them instruction , and so willing to impart it , gave thorn that confidence to persevere , which was in aU things so essential to success . The toast was received with great cheering . Thc W . M ., in reply , said the enthusiastic manner in which they had responded to the toast was to him quite unexpected , and
although it was not strictly Masonic , the man could not be mortal who would not feel proud at its reception . He could only thank them , which he did most heartily , and assure them that it was a great pleasure to him to occupy the high position of their W . M ., and to feel that he was held in such esteem by the brethren . Thc VV . M . next gave " The Visitors . " He said thc Kilburn Lodge prided
itself on its hospitality , they were always glad to receive visitors , and would at all times do their best to make them comfortable . Bros . Warner , P . M . ; Harrison , P . M . ; and others responded on behalf of the visitors . " Thc Masonic Charities" were next given , coupled with the name of Bro . G . Kiallmark , S . W ., who had acted as Steward at the late festival of the old people ' s institution , held at
Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Kiallmark , in responding , said he felt it a great honour to have his name associated with so noble a toast as that of the Charities . He was proud to say that with their kind assistance he had been enabled to take up no less a sum than £ tli , and that the Kilburn Lodge , although only in the first year of its existence , stood tenth highest on thc list of subscriptions
amongst the London lodges . He was further pleased to say that , with the exception of a sovereign or two , the whole amount had been subscribed by the lodge and its members , and thc manner in which it was done was most gratifying , for in no case had he to solicit a single member—he simply made the announcement that he was about to represent the lodge as
Steward , and it all came forth voluntarily . He felt that he could not sufficiently express his thanks for the support they had given him , and with regard to his position as S . W ., although he undertook thc office with a certain amount of diffidence ( that having been his great drawback through life ) , their kind and considerate treatment of liim was fast overcoming it , and he hoped soon to
acquire that confidence which Bro . Everett had stated was so necessary to the proper performance cf its functions , and those higher duties to which he hoped shortly tojattain . He again thanked them most sincerely . The VV . M . said thc S . W . having had his name coupled with the last toast , he would now give them an opportunity of drinking "The Health of their worthy J . W ., Bro . Brewer , " who hacl taken
so active a part in the formation of the lodge , and who was most indefatigable in his exertions to promote its welfare . Thc toast was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Brewer said he desired to thank thc W . M . for thc kind manner in which he had proposed the toast of his health , and thc brethren for the very cordial way in which they had received it . He was proud to hold office in so rising
a lodge and under so able and distinguished a Master . He was glad to find he had thus far given satisfaction ; it would be an incentive to him to endeavour to achieve greater things , and with their kind assistance he hoped he should succeed . The VV . M . then gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " complimenting those officers on their great usefulness in thc lodge , and paying a high tribute to
their skill and ability . Bro . Everett , in thanking the brethren , said that with so excellent a Master , and such an able and painstaking Secretary , he had little lo do but take care of their funds , but he hoped they would keep him well employed at that . Bro . Brooks , Secretary , thanked thc W . M . for his kindness in proposing his health , and also for the flattering manner in which he had spoken
of him in connection with the duties of his office . There was necessarily a good deal to do in the formation of a new lodge , but he had received many useful hints from the Treasurer , wliich had been of great service to him , and he was gratified to find that he had discharged his duties thus far so much to their satisfaction . The toast of " The Officers" followed , and was ably responded to by Bros .
Cuff , Fifcbett , and others . 7 ' iien came " The Organist , " replied to by Bro . Beavan , and last , though not least , that of the worthy host , Bro . Hartley . Some excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Hyatt , Beavan , F . Brewer , Burton , and others , and the Tyler ' s ( oast concluded a most enjoyable evening . BIRMINGHAM . —St . Paul's Lodge ( No .
43 ) . —A meeting of Ihe above lodge , the oldest in the Province of Warwickshire , was held on Monday , thc 2 <* itli ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , under the Mastership of Bro . S . Sinauer , supported by a goodly number of brethren . The minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was llien taken for Mr . II . J . Allman , of Frederick-street , Birmingham , which proving unanimously in his favour , was initiated into thc mysteries and privileges
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of antient Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master , in such an able manner as to draw forth the plaudits of the whole of the brethren present . Visitors present : Bros . A . J Altman , I . G . Aldersgate Lodge , 1657 , London , and S . Hoffnung of Liverpool . The brethren then adjourned to dinner , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly acknowledged . Some vocal music having been
given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjc . yable evening . GREENWICH . — St . George ' s Lodge ( No , 140 ) . — The last meeting of this old and distinguished lodge , which was founded in 17 G- ; , was held at the Trafalgar Hotel on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . Amongst those present were Bros . Wallace , W . M . ; Blackmur , S . W . ; Bell , J . W . ; Noak , Treas . ; Tattershall , P . M ., Sec ;
Loughborough , S . D . ; Dennant , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Turner , P . M . ; Johnson , P . M . ; Jardine , P . M . ; and W . Jordon , Org . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Blackmur , 13 ; Dosell , 79 ; G . Tedder , in ; Sears , 299 ; Harvey , 871 ; Trill , 1320 ; Lc Cree , 1320 ; T . C . Walls , J . W . 1381 , eic . ; Dr . Smith , 1538 ; Armstrong , J . W . 159 . '' . The minutes of the previous meeting having
been read and confirmed , some minor business was transacted , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " Thc M . W . G . M ., " " The P . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Past and Present , " were given briefly and pertinently from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . Jardine , the father of the lodge , in proposing " The Health of the
W . M ., ' said he felt he had something interesting to say to them , because he ( the W . M . ) had been introduced by him into Freemasonry . He ( Bro . Wallace ) would discharge his duties both to the satisfaction and credit of the lodge , which lodge for " working" could challenge favourable comparison with any in the vicinity of London . In conclusion he wished the W . M . a successful year of
office , and he hoped that under his sway thc proceedings of No . 140 would be characterised as they always had been by that " love and harmony " which should at all times prevail amongst the brotherhood . The W . M ., in response , said that it afforded him great pleasure to reply to the warm greeting that had been given him lhat evening . Bro . jardine , in proposing his health , had used
such kind words , that ne felt quite discomposed by his paternal eulogy . It would be his highe't ambition to do that which would at all times meet with their universal and favourable recognition . He did not think that the harmony of the lodge was likely to be upset , nor that the fraternal atmosphere would in any way be disturbed , but that he would be well supported by them all , and as a
return for that kind feeling he would do all he could to make the proceedings a success . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the VV . M . said that thc theme of the toast afforded a great pleasure to him , and which gratification he was sure they would all participate in . Upon so dull an evening in the lodge it was very flalter . ing to have such a goodly array of visiting brethren . He
was of opinion that visiting in Freemasonry was one of the greatest pleasures the Craft possessed , because the brethren thereby had an opportunity of contrasting the different systems , which " working , " however , had but one common end , and these visits often led to the making and cementing of many Masonic friendships . With so large an array of visitors it was not possible at that late
hour for them all to reply . He should therefore couple thc names only of Bros . Blackmur and Dosell with the toast , because he also believed that too much public speaking at assemblages of that kind was not only a tax upon the speakers but upon their hearers . This toast having been received with excellent fire , Bros . Blackman and Dosell briefly replied . In giving the next toast the
VV . M . said it was one of special moment to the St . George's , " that of , " The Past Masters , " who had made thc lodge what it was . It was now in a very prosperous condition , but it was not always so , and it was well that they should know that it was owing to the exertions of some of the Past Masters that that satisfactory position was brought about . The good ship " St . George , " had to
be get off the rocks , and by the strength and energy of several cf the Past Masters it was done , and she now floated in smooth waters . In conclusion , the W . M . said that as Bro . Scard , the I . P . M ., whose year of office had been a very successful one , was not present , he should couple the toast with the name of their revered Bro . Jardine . After the brethren had most enthusiatically
responded to the toast , that brother suitably acknowledged it . The proceedings were enlivened by the instrumental , dramatic , and vocal contributions of Bros . Jordon , Brown , Johnson , Walls , Tedder , Blackmur and others . The toasts of " ' 1 he Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers " having been given and acknowledged , the Tyler ' s toast was called , and the brethren separated .
BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The above-named lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the lodge-rooms , Swan Hotel , Bedford , on Wednesday evening , Feb . 28 th , when there were present Bros . Col . Stuart , W . M . ; Capt . Green , I . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Allan , J . D . ; Thody , I G . ; Alderman Sergeant . P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . Prior , P . M ., Sec . ; Piper , Org . ;
Alderman S . R . Bull , P . M ., Stwd . ; G . Reynolds , Tyler ; with the following P . M . ' s : —G . P . Nash , Cookson , and Billson ; and Bros . Stafford , Alderman Carter , Whittaker , Harris , Lambie , and others ; and visiting brethren Hewens and Benham . 'J'he lodge haling been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Ayrcs was raised to the Third Degree .
file ceremony was impressively performed by the VV . M ., in which he was ably supported by the various officers of the lodge . Other business having been disposed of , and a resident of Bedford proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and twenty-six brethren sat down to an excellent supper , and spent a most enjoyable evening . STOKESLEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . S 43 ) . —
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , Feb . 26 th , at the Golden Lion Hotel , but was only thinly attended , owing to the severe weather , many of the members living at a good distance from the place of meeting . The following members officiated , either in their own offices or for those who were absent : —Bros . James Coulson , W . M . ; Benjamin Richardson , P . M ., as
S . W . ; George Markham Tweddell , as J . W . ; William Sharpe , S . D . ; Thomas Unthank , as J . D . ; J . H . Hand yside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec ; Richard Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; John Rontree , as I . G . ; and William Harrison , Tyler . Bro . Thomas Fcnney having passed an excellent examination as E . A ., was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Francis Wriehtson was balloted for and unanimously elected as a
joining member . A candidate was then proposed to be balloted for on the following lodge night , and the meeting was adjourned till the Monday nearest the full moon in March , emergencies excepted . BANBURY . —Cherwel . 1 Lodge ( No . 599 ) . — The members of this lodge held their twenty-fifth anniversary at thc Red Lion Hotel on Monday 26 th ult ., when
Bro . the Rev . J . Spittal was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , thc ceremony being performed by Bro . R . Havers , P . G . D . of England , with his accustomed ability . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards invested his officers as follows : — Bros . *| . Potts , I . P . M . ; the Rev . A . Ayton , S . W . ; G . A . Hardacre , J . W . ; R . Havers , P . G . D ., Treas . ; E . J . Hartley , P . M ., Sec . ; T . W . Holland , S . D . ;
C . H . Pemberton , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Chamberlin and T . Fowler , Stewards ; R . C . Humfrey , I . G . ; and T . Moss , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together under the presidency of the W . M ., who was supported by Bro . R . Bird , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Bros . Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , Oxford ; H . C . Risky , P . M . ; R . Havers , P . G . D . ; the
newly-invested officer ? , and others . ECCLES . —Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Cross Keys Hotel , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., for the purpose of installing the newly-appointed W . M ., Bro . E . Lowndes . The lodge having been opened in the usual form the retiring Master , Bro . Rudman , presented , and the Installing
Master , Bro . Buxton , P . M ., assisted by Bros . P . M . ' s Gillman , Toulson , Brooks , and Rudman , performed the interesting ceremonies of placing Bro . Lowndes in the chair of K . S ., and investing the officers of the lodge tor the ensuing year , the whole being conducted with that Masonic ability for which this lodge is known and appreciated . At the close of the ceremony , the brethren , to the number of 44 ,
adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . Pearson , under thc judicious and able inspection of his wife , Mrs . Pearson , to whom the thanks of the brethren were due for her exertions in rendering them that comfort and enjoyment for which she is noted . A pleasant and agreeable evening was spent , the visiting brethren largely contributing thereto by
their social and musical qualities . BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The annual celebration of St . John ' s festival , in connection with this excellent suburban lodge , took place on another patron saint's day ( St . David ' s ) , the ist instant , at the Town Hall , Bootle , near Liverpool , and the high position which this Masonic combination of brethren holds was
clearly shown by a very large and highly influential gathering . There were about seventy brethren present at the interesting proceedings of the afternoon , and the admirable working shown by all concerned was of the most instructive and interesting kind . The lodge was opened before three o ' clock by Bro . J . VV . Turley , P . P . G . J . D ., the retiring Worshipful Master , and he was ably supported
and assisted in the succeeding imitation of two candidates , Messrs . Woodcock and Eraser , by Bros . II . Wyatt , I . P . M . ; T . D . Pierce , P . M . 8 : *; Richard Roberts , S . W . ; j . Duncan , jun ., J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; VV . H . Clemmey , Sec . ; J . C . Paterson , S . D . ; R . Hough , J . D . ; F . J . Mortleman , I . G . ; J . Lecomber , S . ; J . Stott , S . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The members of the Boolle Lodge
present were Bros . H . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; F . F . Young VV . Smith , P . M . 12 * 5 ; C . Batley , C . Padley , jun . ; J Woollam , J . J . Durant , H . J . Meandy , J . W . Hill , W Humphrey , R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; A . Ruthven , J . Sharp , J . F . Dowling , VV . J . Rice , J . M . Jones , T . M . Wells , P . M . 5 80 ; and I . Piatt . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . I-I . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . VV . Baker , P . M S
241 ; G . V . Blaikie , I . G . 1 ^ 2 ; . Haynes , P . M . 823 , 1547 ; Dr . C . Swaby Smith , I . P . M . 1380 ; G . H . Samuel ! , 1182 ; J . P . Bryan , 203 , 1035 ; J . G . Bayley , J . W . 216 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; A , Barclay , 1182 ; R . Barton , io * s ; R . Stezaker , 1182 ; T . Evans , W . M . 1570 , P . M . 1 Vs ii ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; A . Winkup , P . M . 0 * 67 , Councillor ; J . A . Forrest , W . M . 1547 ; J . H . Parker , S . W .
I .-J 47 ; C . H . Jordan , 903 ; P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Wells , P . M . 5 80 ; G . Morgan , P . M . 1035 ; C . Watcrson , 1035 ; VV . Hughes , 1013 ; T . W . Kellor , 721 ; the Rev . Dr . Hyde , 108 b ; J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ; and Barton , 440 ( Canada ) The chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who proceeded to place Bro . Richard [ Roberts in the position of W . M . in a very
effective manner . Bro . Turley also assisted in an admiable style iu thc ceremony , and thc whole of this section of the principal portions of the day ' s proceedings must have given entire satisfaction to the numerous gathering of the fraternity . The following were the officers appointed to assist the W . M . during his year of office : Bros . . J . W . Turley , I . P . M . ; Sam . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . Parian M'Arthur , P . M ., D . C ; John Duncan ,
jun ., S . W . ; W . II . Clemmey , J . W . ; J . C Paterson , Hon . Sec ; 11 . A . Hough , S . D . ; F . H . Mortleman , J . D . ; J . Lecombre , I . G . j S . Stolt , S . S . ; T . F . Young , J . S . ; J . PBryan , Org . ; and VV . Blake , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes" were given to the new W . M . from brethren representing about a dozen lodges . After the business portion of the proceedings , a sumptuous banquet was served in the council chamber by Bro . J . Dowling , of the Derby