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of M . M . by the W . M . in a most able manner . After the transaction of the usual routine business , and three gentlemen had been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . for refreshment . DERBY . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 253 ) . —A meeting of this centenary lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Rev . C . T .

Bromwich , P . P . G . C , W . M . ; R . L . H . Mole , S . W . ; John H , Clarke , J . W . ; H . O . Edwardes , Sec . ; A . J . Flint , S . D . ; Rev , Herbert Price , Prov . C . Chap ., Chap . ; E . Mclnnes , I . G . , * W . Stone , Tyler ; E . R . Ward , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., W . H . Marsden , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Thos . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; A . G . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; F . J . Robinson , P . M ., P . P ,

G . D . C ; J . O . Manton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Murray Lindsay , M . D ., W . H . Wheeldon , Turner , and others . Visitor : Bro . J . Whittaker Brigg , S . W . and W . M . elect 731 . Bro . Wheeldon was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., after which Bro . Percy Wallis took the chair , and

raised Bro . Dr . Lindsay to the Third Degree . Notice of motion was given to devote 10 guineas from the lodge funds for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on the occasion of the Centenary Festival . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment to the lower hall , where the usual toasts were duly honoured .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . W . B . Akerman , W . M . ; J . Robinson , S . W . ; E . G . Chesworth , J . W . ; Septimus Staton , Sec ; V . M . Vultchoff , S . D . ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; John Read , I . G . ; F . Spencer and

J . McLeod , Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . H . Clark , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Nicholl , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; James Dawson , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; J . W . Edwards , P . M . ; John Garside , P . M . ; Edward Smith , Rottmayer , Wolstencroft , A . Wild , C . J . Rix , W . Garside , and others . Visitors : Bros . T . R . Peel , P . M . 1147 ,

P . P . G . D . ; R . Williamson , P . M . 1055 , P . G . Purst ; A . T . Forrest , P . M . 1633 ; John Church , 2 ( S . C . ); and C . Wallworth , S . VV . 1459 . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Bushell , late of the Architect Lodge , as a joining member , and he was declared elected .

Mr . F . C . Phillips was next balloted for and elected a candidate for initiation . He was subsequently initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Akerman . Bro . J . Garside , I . P . M ., presenting the working tools , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden , P . M ., delivered the charge . There being no further business the lodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards supped together , after vvhich the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., and responded to . Bro . T . R . Peel , P . M . 1147 , P . P . S . G . D ., replied for "The Provincial Grand Officers . "* The W . M . proposed "The Health of the Initiate" in eulogistic terms , and the brethren drank to it with great

pleasure , after vvhich Bro . Phillips returned thanks in appropriate language . "The Health of Bro . Bushell , " ( joining member ) was proposed by Bro . John R . Lever , P . M ., in glowing terms , and responded to . The toast of " The Visitors " was proposed by Bro . R . R . Lisdenden , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and responded to by Bros .

C . Wallworth , S . W . 1459 , and A . T . Forrest , P . M . 1633 . In response to the toast of "The P . M . 's , " Bro . W . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., who had just returned from attending the Royal Masonic Benevolent Instution Festival , gave a very interesting account of his visit , and spoke of the satisfaction he felt on hearing the total amount subscribed by the brethren of East Lancashire announced , viz ., £ 2873 1 is . 6 d ., and also that his own lodge , the Affability ,

was one of the largest subscribers , having sent up the names of seven Stewards , and a total of 200 guineas . Bro . Cunliffe said the announcement caused his heart to rejoice that he vvas a Mason , and that he belonged to the Affability Lodge , of the province of East Lancashire . His satisfaction vvas further increased from the thought that every brother in his lodge must have responded nobly to the appeal from the Benevolent Institution for funds , thus proving themselves to be Masons at heart as well as in

name . Bro . Cunliffe ' s remarks were listened to with great attention , and much applauded .

HADLEIGH . —Virtue and Silence Lodge ( No . 332 ) . —The annual festival in connection with this lodge was celebrated at the White Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . James Warren , S . VV ., vvas installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . There was a good attendance , the presence-book beine signed bv the

following officers and members * . Bros . George Arthur Hardacre , W . M . , * James Warren , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . R . Taylor , J . W . ; Rev . S . Maude , Chap . ; C J . Gnmwade , Treas . ; A . Taylor , S . D . ; William Gardiner , P . M . ; S . Honeywill , I . G . ; Rev . E . A . Thelwall , J . D . ; A . J . Grimwade , Sec ; S . Cooper , P . M . ; I . King , P . M . ; J . C . Norman , P . M . ; F . Grimwade , P . M .: f .

Whittle , lyler ; Ihomas Cooke , Fred . W . Woods , Robert Aldous , H . Jones , and J . Stevens . The visiting brethren were Bros . James S . VVarren , 979 ; S . R . Anness , 376 , l- J- P ^ » / J ™* ' 376 , PG . Sec ; H . J . Wright P . M . 936 , P . A . G . S . ; and John T . Gaul , 959 . The installation ceremony was most impressively performed by Bros . J . C . Norman , P . M . ; Wm . Gardiner , P . M ., acting as S . W . ; and S . Cooper , P . M ., as I . W .

After the ceremony the W . M . invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . H . R . Taylor , S . W . ; A . Taylor J . W . ; the Rev . S . Maude , Chap . ; C . J . Grimwade P . M ., Treas . ; the Rev . E . A . Thelwall , S . D . ; S . Honevwill , J . D . ; W . Gardiner , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Jones , I . G ;; George A . Hardacre , P . M ., Org . ; and James Whittle , Tyler . The visiting brethren having tendered "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed . A splendid banquet was provided by Bro . Robert Aldous in the lodge room of the

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hotel . The tables were adorned vvith choice plants and flowers . TheW . M ., Bro . James VVarren , presided , supported on the right by Bros . J . A . Norman , P . M ., and C Grimwade , and on the left by Bros . G . A . Hardacre , P . M ., and John King , P . M . Universal regret vvas expressed at the absence of the J . W ., Bro . A . Taylor , owing to recent domestic

bereavement . TheW . M . proposed , in flattering terms , "The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " The next toast vvas "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand

Officers , Presentand Past . " Bro . J . C . Norman , P . M ., proposed "The Right Hon . Lord Henniker , P . G . M . Suffolk , the Rev . C J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He coupled vvith the toast the names of Bro . Chas . . 'Grimwade , P . S . G . W ., and Bro . N , Tracy , P . G . Sec , both of whom responded .

Bro . Arthur Grimwade proposed " lhe Masonic Charities , " and remarked what a great blessing they were . He coupled vvith the toast the name of Bro . Maude , who would represent the lodge at the Festival of the Masonic Charities in May .

Bro . the Rev . S . Maude responded . Bro . G . A . Hardacre proposed "The Worshipful Master . " They were all aware the Worshipful Master had discharged his duties in a thoroughly conscientious manner as S . W ., and he had no doubt that he would do similar credit to the choice of the lodge during the present

year . The W . M . thanked them most heartily for placing him in the chair of King Solomon . It had been filled by so many woithy and distinguished Masons that he felt some amount of reluctance in accepting it , but he hoped to give the Iodge entire satisfaction . Bro . W . Gardiner proposed " The Health ofthe I . P . M .,

Bro . Hardacre . " Everyone was proud of the name of Hardacre , and his services to the lodge merited their grateful appreciation . Bro . G . A . Hardacre said he had been earnest for the cause of Masonry , and he had always received every assistance from lhe brethren . He must particularly mention the great assistance rendered to him by the Secretary during

the past year . Bro . C J . Grimwade proposed "The Installing Master , Bro . J . C Norman . " Those who witnessed the manner in which the installation ceremony was carried out vvould certainly envy the knowledge and ability of Bro . Norman , Bro . Norman having responded , Bro . J . King proposed " The Treasurer , Bro . C 1 . Grimwade , " who , in response

said it was a great honour to hold office in Grand Lodge Some of the happiest hours of his life had been spent in Lodge Virtue and Silence . Bro . Tracy proposed " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . King , Josselyn , Norman , Gardiner , and Cooper , who responded . Bro . Cooper proposed "The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Wright , Warren , Anness ,

and Gaul , who responded . The other toasts were— "The Wardens and other Officers , " proposed by the W . M . and responded to by Bros . Maude , Gardiner , S . Cooper , and H . Jones ; " The Ladies" and the Tyler's toast . Songs were contributed by Bros . H . R . Taylor , H . J . Wright , S . Honeywill , F . VV . Woods , and others . Bro Hardacre ably presided at the piano .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was holden on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz William-street . The following brethren were present : Bros . Abraham Graham , W . M . ; 'John Dawson , as S . W ., for J . Firth ; G . Jackson , J . W . ; G . Marshall , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; J . W . Turner , Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; S . Crossley , S . D . ; W .

Wood , J . D . ; J . Davis , I . G . ; G . Hardy , Tyler ; A . Jackson , P . P . J . G . D . ; R , Williamson , P . P . J . G . D . ; A . Armitage , I . P . M . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; W . H . Jessop , P . M . ; Brierley , Horsfall , Sissons , Sawden , Dyson , Cornish , Nicholson , Wray , and Bagshaw . Visitors : Bros . T . Ruddock , 275 , P . P . G . D . ; G . Sykes , 290 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; H . N . Crowther , P . P . G . D . ; J . Shoesmith , P . M . 17 S 3 ;

E . Mellor , D . C . 1783 ; and C H . Holroyd , VV . M . 1514 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes read and confirmed . Ballot vvas taken for a joining member j Bro . Jouqhin was passed to the 2 nd Degree by Bro . A . Armitage , I . P . M . ; Bro . Horsfall was raised to the

Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . A . Armitage , assisted by Bro . R . Williamson , P . M . ; Bro . G . Marshall , P . M ., delivering the Traditional History . Business being completed , the lodge was closed . The Rev . John Dunbar officiated as Chaplain , vvhich rendered the ceremonies more impressive .

MALTON . —Camalodunum Lodge ( No . 660 ) . —The annual installation and banquet of this lodge were held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., when there was a good gathering of the brethren at the Masonic Hall , Yorkersgate . After the opening business had been transacted , Bro . Mosey F . W . Williamson vvas duly installed as W . M .

of the lodge , the ceremony being performed hy Bro . A . W . Walker , P . M ., Treasurer . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Buckle , I . P . M . ; Rev . W . G . Chilman , P . P . G . C , S . W . ; VV . R . Metcalfe , j . W . ; Rev . E . A . B . Pitman , Chap . ; A . W . Walker , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Marshall , Sec ; W .

H . Wmpenny , S . D . ; W . A . Holmes , J . D . ; R . G . Lucas , D . C ; J . W . Marshall , P . M ., Org . ; A . W . Deeley , I . G . ; E . St . Clair Rogers and S . Wallgate , Stwds . ; and W . Stockdale , Tyler . The usual banquet vvas afterwards held at the Talbot Hotel , when Bro . Williamson presided over a good attendance of the brethren , including visitors from other lodges .

CREWKERNE . —Parrett and Axe Lodge ( No . 814 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the lodge room , Town Hall , when there was a good attendance of brethren and visitors , including Bro . Pamphlett , W . M . ; Lawence , I . P . M . ; A . Hart , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Bartlett , J . W . j Tompsett , P . M ., Treas . ; Strongfellovv , P . M ., Sec . ; Catford , S . D . ; Walter , J . D . ; Smith , acting I . G . j Coombs , P . M ., D . C ;

Alford , Steward ; Wicks , Major Hayward , Pam , Wheatley , P . M . ; Hughes , P . P . G . S . B . ; and amongst tt visitors were Bros . S . H . Soper , P . M . 732 , P . G . D . Sussev W . F . Booth , 732 ; C . M . Coxon , D . C . 1471 ; \ v r ' Lye , 39 S ; S . Pile , S . W . 11 S 1 ; A . Reynolds , I . P . M . 2 O * -R " A . Milborne , P . M . 329 , P . P . J . G . D . ; and R . Leach , '

The lodge having been opened' Bro , Else , D . P . G . M and officers of Provincial Grand L ^ dge were admitted and received . The minutes of the last regular lodge and lodee of emergency were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s report , showing a satisfactory balance in hand , vvas then received and adopted . The D . P . G . M . having taken the chair Arthur Hart elect

, Bro . , VV . M . , was then presented and installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . invested vvith the badges of their respective offices the following brethren : Bios . Baitlett , S . W . ; Catford , J . W . ; Tonrn sett , P . M ., Treas . ; Parry , Sec ; Walter , S . D . ; Lve J . D . j Coombs , P . M ., D . C ; Read , Org . ; Alford , I . G .-Wicks and J . Smith , Stewards ; and Lacey , Tyler ij

, was proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by the S . VV . that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Else ' D . P . G . M ., for the admirable and efficient manner in which he had petformed the ceremony of installation . The proposition wascarried by acclamation . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , offered a cordial greeting of welcome to the visiting brethren . It was resolved that a letter expression *

the sympathy of the Iodge should be written to the widow of a deceased brother . Bro . Major Hayward kindly offered to present the lodge with an ancient sword for the Tyler's use . The weapon had been brought by him from Northern Asia , and he desired to present it as a memento of Bro . Hart ' s installation . The gift vvas accepted by the W . M . with suitable thanks . A candidate was proposed

for initiation . Other business having been transacted , the W . M . announced his intention of representing the lodge as Steward at the approaching Centenary Festival of the Girls' School , and stated that subscriptions received by him on that account vvould be paid over in one sum for the purpose of securing votes in perpetuity for the lodge . Communications were read from Bros . Toleman , Dyke '

Read , and Lye , regretting their inability to be present , and congratulatory telegrams were received by the W . M . from the VV . M . 1471 , and other brethren . After having received the " Hearty good wishes" of the visitors present , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned fo the George Hotel , where Bro . Rugg had provided an evcellent banquet , at vvhich the VV .

Master presided . T he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with the customary honours , the W . M . setting the praiseworthy example of brevity . During the intervals some excellent songs were snng , in fact , the musical talent present was of a very high order , Bros . Soper and Booth—in several songs and a duet , " All ' s

well " —met with deserved applause . The W . M . also conti ibuted to the harmony of the evening by a couple of well rendered songs . Bro . Milbourne presided most efficiently at the pianoforte . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent , the Tyler ' s toast closing the proceedings . This lodge is to be congratulated on having secured such convenient rooms at the Town Hall , and vve wish it success .

ROTHERHAM . —Phcenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) .-On Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., the installation of Bro . P . B . Coward , the newly-elected W . M ., took place at the Ship Hotel . There was a good attendance of members , and visiting brethren were present from Bramston Beach , Friendly , Wentworth , Hereford , William Preston , St . George ' s , Bishop Stortford , Wharncliffe , and Royal Brunswick Lodges . Bro . W . Dickie , I . P . M ., was the Installing

Officer . After the ceremony of installation , the new W . M , appointed the oflicers for the ensuing year , and invested them as follows : Bros . Joe Smith , S . VV . ; J . Oakes , J . VV . J . E . Wordsworth , Treas . ; R . J . Buttenshaw , Sec ; J . Gibbs , S . D . ; Timothy France , J . D . ; H . J . Bingham , P . S . W ., D . C ; Charles Harvey , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Joseph France , I . G . ; M . Le Tall and G . A . Illston , Stewards ; and T . Chester , Tyler . The annual installation banquet then took place , the caterer being Mr . H . Dcel ,

STONEHOUSE . —Metham Lodge ( No . 1205 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on the 20 th ult . there was a large gathering of members and visitors . Bro , H . E . Setters , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . D . Cross , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., as Treasurer , Three candidates were initiated , the ceremony

being ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Kennedy . At the close of the business of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room adjoining , where an ample supper was prepared . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured ) and many excellent songs were given during the evening .

ILKLEY . —Olicana Lodge ( No . 1522 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . The brethren assembled for the purpose of installing the W . M . for the ensuing year , the following being present : Bros . A . E . Kershaw , W . M . ; W . I . Kaye , S . W . ; A . B . Balfour , J . W . ; T . J . Critchley , P . M ., Treas . j J . Bennett , Sec ;

W . R . Bates , S . D . ; E . A . Brotherton , J . D . ; H . Lvers , I . G . ; A . Sykes , Tyler ; W . Whitaker , J . Ramsbotham , VV . James , C E . Brightwen , J . Gaunt , P . M . ; C . H . Wat-on , P . M . ; H . Morton , P . M . ; T . Johnstone , P . M . ; W . Wedgewood , P . M . ; and the following visitors : Bros . S . J acob , W . M . 837 ; E . W . Harry , P . M . ; Wm . T . Smithson , P . P . G . D . ; T . B . Wilson , I . Richardson , P . M .-

P . P . G . P . West Yorkshire ; and T . Lawrence , J . W ., ot 1001 ; T . Pelham Brown , S . D . ; H . Pollard , W . M . ; and S . Johnson , of 1648 ; F . G . McNally , P . M ., P . G . C . West Lancashire , and R . Casson , P . M ., of 995 ; A . Holmes , 1545 ; C . M . Wilson , P . M ., and W . H . Lupton , P . M *' P . P . G . D ., of 974 ; E . Shute , 600 ; George Tetley , VV . M . 55 ; and G . D . Halliwell , 837 . . Bro . Lupton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., presented Bro , W . J * The

Kaye , the VV . M , elect , for the benefit of installation . W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers for the year : Bros . A . B . Balfour , S . W . ; VV . R . Bates , J . W ;; T . J . Critchley , Treas . ; H . Evers , Sec . ; E * »• Brotherton , S . D . ; T . Bennett , J . D . ; W . Wedgewood , I . G . ; and A . Sykes , Tyler . Bro . John Gaunt , P . M ., P- £ G . W ., was unanimously re-elected Charity Steward . *» winter festival of St . John was afterwards observed by tn * brethren .