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The toast of " The Past Masters " vvas responded to in suitable terms by Bro . J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec .,- and Bro . J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas ., responded to the toast of "The Secretary and Treasurer" in a humorous speech . The toast of "The Officers of the Lodge" was duly proposed , and responded to by the Senior and Junior
Wardens . The Tyler ' s toast was next given , which brought a most pleasant ar . d successful meeting to a close . The proceedings of the evening vvere enlivened by some first-class music performed by Bros . Kift , H . Tinney , Bolt , and a most meritorious performance on the violin by Master Saunders .
ST . BOTOLPH'S LODGE ( No . 2020 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . T . Benskin , W . M . ; H . H . Wells , S . W . ; B . Norman , J . W . ; H . S . Legg , Treas . ; W . Lake , Sec . ; E . W . Stillwell , J . D . ; G . M . Sayle , J . D . ; P . Saillard , I . P . M . ; T . M . Janes , F . W . Harris , H . G . Cubitt , L . B . Levy ,
Adolph Weil , and G . H . Kenning . The minutes of the meeting held on the 3 rd Oct . vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Adolph Weil , vvho had been initiated at the previous meeting , and Bro . G . H . Kenning , who had taken his First Degree in the Peace and Harmony Lodge . No . 60 , were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . A ballot was then
taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , and the S . W ., Bro . H . H . Wells , vvas unanimously elected . Bro . H . S . Legg vvas also re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Goddard was re-elected Tyler . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were proposed and duly honoured , that of "The Visitors being responded to by Bro . G . H . Kenning , who thanked the W . M . for the honour he had done him by conferring on him the Second Degree . Several excellent songs and recitations were given by Bros . H . H . Wells , F . W . Harris , and G . H . Kenning , and a very p ' easant evening was spent .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting cf this lodge was held in Freemasons'Hall , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . John Hardcastle , W . M . ; W . H . Lomax , S . W . ; Jas . Naylor , J . W . ; Jas . Newton , Prov . G . Asst . Sec , Treas . ; F . W . Brockbank , as Sec ; Wm . Golding , S . D ; Robt . Nightingale , J . D . ; Wm . Foirest , l . G . ;
M . Robinson , T . Murphy , and J . W . Thompson , Stwds . ; T . Higson , Prov . G . Tyler , Tyler ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; Jas . Walker , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . Chap . ; Johnson Mills , P . M . ; John Booth , P . M . ; Thos . Barnes , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Hinnell , George Crowther , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . VV . Isherwood , T . Cooper , and W . Smith ; also , as
visitors , Bros . H . Thomas , 277 , P . P . J . G . D . ; S . 1 ' . Butchtr , 191 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; T . B . Tong , W . M . 1723 ; and W . H . Brown , 221 . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Smith was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Jas . Walker , P . P . J . G . W . The ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Gustavus Sundell as a candidate for initiation , the result being that he was duly initiated into the
mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . John Booth , P . M . Bro . W . H . Lomax , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . It vvas resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . John Hardcastle , the retiring VV . M . Bro . Jas . Newton , Prov . Assist . G . Sec , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ( this being the sixth time ) . Auditors were appointed to examine the Treasurer's accounts . All business being concluded the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board .
CHICHESTER . —Union Lodge ( No . 38 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Council Chamber , North-street , when there vvere present Bros . H , E . Breach . W . M . ; J . H . Hawes , S . W . j G . C . Inkpen , J . W . j Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; C F . Charge , Sec ; W . Doman , S . D . ; J . C . Budden , J . D . ; 1 . Fielden , I . G . ; H . H . Moore , Stwd . ; W . A . Beatson ,
Tyler ; Sir R . Raper , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; G . Molesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Barrett , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; G . Gatehouse , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; O . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; F . W . Grugger , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; Heather , Fielder , Braybrooke , Mack , Stanley Moore , acting Org . ; and others . The lodge having been opened and the correspondence
disposed of , the Secretary read to the brethren the address recently delivered in Provincial Grand Lodge at Brighton by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , P . G . D . Bro . Sir Robert Raper , in an eloquent and affecting speech , spoke of the sad bereavement suffered by Bro . the Earl of March , M . P ., P . G . W . ( a Past Master of
this lodge ) , in the death of his wife , and moved that a vote of condolence be sent to the noble and distinguished brother . This vvas seconded by Bro . Molesworth , P . M ., and carried . Subsequently two brethren were passed to the Second Degree in an admirable manner by the W . M ., and the S . W . delivered the lecture on the Second Tracing Board .
ARUNDEL .-Howard of Brotherly Love Lodge ( No . 56 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th ult .. and Bro . Dr . Paxton vvas duly installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Burnell . The following officers were also appointed for the year : Bros , Longman , S . W . ; Goss , J . W . ; Hearn , Treas . j G . T . Evershed , Sec . ; E . Collings , P . P . G . S . B ., J . D . ; Tisdell , l . G . ; Adames , Stwd . ; and Robertson
Tyler . A banquet vvas subsequently served at the Norfolk Arms Hotel , by Bro . Barkshire , the menu being of the choicest character . Among the visitors present were the Prov . S . G . W ., Bro . Lewis , W . M . of the Adur Lodge ; the W . M . ' sof the following lodges : Union , Gordon , Worthing Lodge of Friendship , and Hova Ecclesia ; Bros . Breach , Field , Jennetr , D'Albiac , and others . The customary Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge L * of 'Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Cioper-street , on Thursday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . John Garside , VV . M . ; R , R .
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Lisenden , Prov . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; W . B . Akerman , S . W . ; J . Robinson , J . VV . ; Jas . Wilson , P . M ., acting Sec ; F . G . Cheswort ' h , S . D . ; V . M . Vultchoff , " J . D . ; S . Staton , Stwd ., acting l . G . j John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; James Dawson , P . M . j H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . VV . Edwards , P . M . ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Read , S . Megarity , Edward Smith ,
Rothmeyer , Wolstencroft , E . Wehl , Garside , F . Spencer , J . Sly , Tyler ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . ; A . Wild , late of the lodge ; E . VV . Irving , W . M . 1170 ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec . 1030 ; D . Donbavand , late of the lodge ; and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . This being
election night , the ballot for W . M . vvas taken , and the choice of the brethren vvas announced to be unanimously in favour of the S . W ., Bro . W . B . Akerman . The W . M . elect returned thanks in appropriate terms for this mark of the brethren ' s confidence . Bro . VV . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was re-elected Treas ., and Bro . J . Sly , Tyler . Bro . VV . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was also elected
Charity representative of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., a P . M . ' s gold jewel was voted , to be presented to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Garside . A Committee consisting of the VV . M ., the W . M . elect , J . W ., and Secretary was appointed to make arrangements for the St . John's Festival . At this stage Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M .,
P . P . J . G . W ., announced that the R . W . P . G . M . sought admittance into the lodge . The brethren all rose and saluted him with grand and royal honours . The presence of the R . W . P . GiM . in the lodge vvas a source of great pleasure and satisfaction to all the members , and will long be remembered . The lodge was shortly after closed in due form .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting was held on the 5 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , vvhen there were present Bros . T . G . Hodgson , W . M . ; W . Smith , S . W . ; S . Border , J . VV . ; C . Linley , acting Chap . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ¦ 1 C Forbes , S . D . ; J . B . Sampson , J . D . ; S . Crummack , D . C ; T . Watkinson , l . G . ; E . Carter , Stwd . ; W . G .
Culvert , Tyler ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . ; H . Foster , P . M . ; Geo . Kirby , P . M . ; W . Draper , P . M . ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . ; M . Rooke , P . M . ; G . C . Lee , P . M . ; J . Svkes Kymer ( Lord Mayor ) , P . M . ; F . S . Gramshaw , T . T ' oes , H . L . Swift , T . Dudley , W . G . Thomas , Thos . Tuke , Mungo Bryson , Chas . Wardle , W . Powell , R . E . Triffitt , H . A . Wilson , the Hon . V . A . Pelham , G . Seller ,
G . H . Holmes , T . Rawling , T . Archey , C Anderson , H . S . Hopton , J . Rutherford , A . B . Everitt , A . Proctor , J . Stead , J . Clarke , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Halliwell , 1611 ; P . Pearson , 1611 ; G . G . Pook , 1611 ; and E . M . Taylor , 200 . The lodge having been duly opened , and a successful ballot taken for the Rev . H . L . Clarke , he was regularly
initiated according to ancient custom by the W . M . The tools explained by the J . W ., and the traditional history delivered by Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . S . G . W . The by-laws were read by the Secretary , and a presentation of six cut glass decanters made by the VV . M . on behalf of Bro . H . Scott . A committee was appointed to audit the Treasurer ' s accounts , and the election of Bro . VV . Smith ,
S . W ., as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , took place . Bro . Todd , P . M ., was re-elected forthe eleventh time Treasurer , and Bro . W . G . Calvert re-elected Tyler . The installation banquet vvas fixed for the evening of the 19 th inst ., immediately after the installation . This comprised the business , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren retired to the banquet room of the lodge and spent the remainder of the evening in a social
manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed by music , & c . TORQUAY—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . —The uusal monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., vvhen there were present Bros . E . Richards , W . M . ; C . J . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; D .
Allems , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Wakeham , P . G . SB ., and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Merrick was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . This being the night for electing the VV . M ., the choice of the brethren was unanimously in favour of Bro . R . L . Mugford , S . W ., vvho returned thanks in suitable terms . Bro . CJ . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., vvas elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Burt , Tyler . Sundry
propositions in relation to lodge matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Vcry great satisfaction is felt at the election of Bro . R . L . Mugford , as W . M . during the ensuing twelve months , on acount of his geniality and courtesy with all the brethren . He has filled all the various offices in the lodge vvith credit , and is in every way competent to discharge the duties of his forthcoming high and important office .
HOUNSLOW . —Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 865 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting , at the Town Hall , on the 23 rd ult . Those present were Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . j W . Watson , P . M ., J . W . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; W . H . Causton , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Swann , S . D . j J . Lewarne , J . D . j C . Woods , D . C . j E . Clare , Org . j R . H . Williams , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . Middx ., I . P . M . j Evans , Sansom , West , Hatt , Davies , Murkett , and Walkley , Tyler . The only visitor was Bro . Craggs , 834 . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Evans , Sansom , and Hatt were raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . West was passed to the Degree of F . C . The ballot vvas then taken for Mr . H . Murkett , a candidate for initiation ,
which proved favourable , and this gentleman vvas duly admitted to the mysteries of thc Craft . All these ceremonies were carefully rendered by the VV . M . During his tenure of office there has been plenty of work in the Iodge , and this is in a great measure attributable to the knowledge the brethren possess of Bro . W . C . Williams ' s
determination and ability to perform the various ceremonies in such a manner as to afford much instruction to all , while , at the same time , making a lasting impression on the minds of the candidates . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to substantial refreshment , and a very enjoyable evening was spent under the presidency of the indefatigable W . M .
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LOUGHBOROUGH . —Howe and Charnwood Lodge ( No . 1007 ) , —The annual festival of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., in the lodge room at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , where there was , as usual , a large gathering to witness the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . T . F . Corcoran , S . VV . Bro . C . Oliver , P . M ., occupied the chair , and the following other officers vvere amongst those
present : Bros . 1 . I ' . Corcoran , S . VV . ; Geo . C . Oliver , J . W . ; Geo . Oliver , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Cooke , Sec . ; VV . Hamerton , S . D . j W . H . Silverthorne , J . D . j F . Amatt , P . M ., D . of Cj W . Vial , P . M ., Org . j A . C . Foulds , ' I . G . ; John Raven and John E . T . Chapman , Stewards j H . Walker and G . Bishop , Tylers . Thefollowing brethren were also amongst those present : Bros . J . H .
Marshall , I . P . M . j C J . Wilkinson , P . M . j R . L . Gibson , P . M . j F . Baines , P . M . 523 j J . Vaughan , P . M . 86 ; S . Knight , W . M . 1391 ,- Miles J . Walker , 1265 ; VV . H . Goodwin , P . M . 1565 ; E . P . S . Steeds , P . M . 20 S 1 J T . B . Laxton , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Barrow , P . P . G . O . ; H . J . H . Thompson , H . Deane , T . Coltman , S . VV . 1-565 ; W . M . Williams , 279 ; J . G . Bovver , Sec .
1391 ; A . Page , 1391 J J . B . Waring , Sec . 523 ; R . S . Clifford , J . J . W . Knowles , J . Raven , G . Scampton , W . Armstrong , D . J . O . Croghan , J . Burn , A . C . Foulds , W . Armstrong , W . Shanks , and others . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . C . Oliver , P . M ., in the temporary absence of the retiring VV . M ., Bro . C Lovvenstein , and , after the transaction of the ordinary business ,
a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony of installing Bro . T . F . Corcoran in the chair of K . S . was most effectively performed by Bros . C . J . Wilkinson and VV . Vial , after which the newly-installed W . M . invested his officersfor the year as follows : Bros . C . Lowenstein , I . P . M . ; G . C . Oliver , S . VV . ; W . E . Cooke , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Bird , M . A ., P . M . 442 , Chap . ; G . Oliver , P . M ., Treas . ;
W . H . Silverthorne , Sec . j A . C Foulds , S . D . j J . Raven , J . D . j W . Hamerton , D . C ; W . Vial , Org . ; J . E . T . Chapman , I . G . ; J . Burn and J . J . W . Knowles , Stwds . ; and H . Walker and G . Bishop , Tylers . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented , in suitable terms , beautiful complimentary P . M . ' s jewels to Bros . C Lowenstein and VV . Vial , P . M ., P . G . R ., both of whom acknowledged the
presentation in appropriate terms . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . T . H . De Saint Legier and S . Herbert Mason , both of whom vvere elected . Ihe brethren afterwards assembled at a banquet , served up in excellent style by the worthy host , the W . M . presiding , and there being a large company present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were of the most enjoyable character throughout .
SALTASH . —Lodge Zetland ( No . 1071 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the lodgeroom on Monday , 5 th inst . Bro . Richard C . Revell , S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the work being ably carried out by Bros . T . D . Deeble , P . M ., Sec , and J . Pearce , P . P . G . P ., Treasurer , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters . —Bros . T . W . Lemon , M . A .,
P . M . and Chap . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Bowden , the retiring ! VV . M . ; E . R . Davey , I . P . M . ; J . Rabbage , P . M . ; W . H . L . Clark , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; George Burns , P . M . ; J . T . Brooking , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks . ; John Pearce , I . P . M . 1136 ; VV . H . Terrell , P . M . 202 ; S . Willoughby , P . M . 1099 , ; C . Croydon , P . M . 189 ; J . R . H . Harris , P . M . 230 ; E . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P .
G . S . Wks . ; Richard Pearce , P . M . ; N . Bray , P . M . ; J . Deeble , P . M . ; and E . Voser , P . M . —The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . H . Bowden , I . P . M . ; W . R . Rawling , S . W . ; J . Doney , J . W . ; J . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; T . D . Deeble , P . M ., Sec ; R . Pearce , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Nancarrow , S . D . j
T . Shaddock , J . D . ; j . H . Dingle , I . G . ; J . Lander , D . C . ; and T . Netting , and O . Williams , Stwds . At the conclusion of the business Bro . Lemon presented the lodge with a photo-lithograph portrait of the late Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., F . R . S ., J . P ., D . L ., of Carclew Park , Cornwall , M . P . for the county , and Right VVorshipfuI Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall from 1843 to 1863 .
The picture is similar to the one that Bro . Lemon recently presented to the Sincerity Lodge , and the panel bears the inscription— " Presented to Lodge Zetland , Saltash , Cornwall , by VV . Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . M ., and Chaplain 189 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Honorary ) , P . P . G . C . of Devon , December 5 th , 1887 . " Tne gift vvas suitably acknowledged .
OAKHAM . —Vale of Catmos Lodge ( No . 1265 ) —The annual festival of the above lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when there was an exceedingly large attendance of the brethren from various parts of the Province ( Leicestershire and Rutland ) , to witness the installation of Bro . T . Coltman , F . C . A ., the esteemed borough accountant to the Corporation of Leicester
the S . VV . for the past year and the W . M . elect . The Tyler's book received the signatures of about 70 members , including those of nearly 30 P . M . 's , and representatives of every lodge in the province , such a gathering as vve imagine has rarely , if ever before , been seen at this lodge of the quaint little old Rutland town . The meeting on this occasion vvas held at the Agricultural Hall , which will in future be the place of
meeting , the lodge having outgrown the accommodation of the George Hotel . The following were amongst those present : Bros . S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . P . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , P . A . G . D . C . England ; G . Toller , P . M ., P . D . P . G . M ., P . S . G . W . England ; the Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . ; M . J . Walker , P . M . 15 ( 30 , P . G . J . G . W ., P . G . D . of C . ;
C . A . Murcott , W . M . 50 ; J . Vaughan , P . M . 86 , 279 , 1007 ; J . M . Bently , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org . Lancashire , who appeared in his robes ; VV . J . Freer , 1560 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . H . Barrow , Mus . Bac , P . G . Org . ; S . Cleaver , P . M . 1330 , 279 ; C . F . Wike , P . M . 279 ; T . Worthington , P . M ., 50 ; R . Taylor , P . M ., 523 ; F . G . Boden , W . M . 779 ; T . F . Corcoram , W . M . 1007 ; E . Jeeves , W . M . 1130 ; H . Nicholson , T . B . Laxton , 1391 ;
1 . H . Thompson , P . M . ; L . P . Chamberlain , P . M . ; F Griffith , P . M . ; W . H . Goodwin , W . M . j T . Coltman , F . C . A ., W . M . elect j W . Keep , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . D . Bennett , P . M ., Sec , all of the lodge j S . Knight , VV . M 139 IJ G . Jessop , W . M . 202 S ; A . W . Rawson , 202 S ; G . VV . Rawson , 2028 j W . H . Lead , W . M . 2081 ; W . H . Chamberlin , 523 ; W . L . Thomas , S . W . 753 ; A , G . Boswell , S . W . 1339 ; and others .
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The toast of " The Past Masters " vvas responded to in suitable terms by Bro . J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec .,- and Bro . J . A . Hammond , P . M ., Treas ., responded to the toast of "The Secretary and Treasurer" in a humorous speech . The toast of "The Officers of the Lodge" was duly proposed , and responded to by the Senior and Junior
Wardens . The Tyler ' s toast was next given , which brought a most pleasant ar . d successful meeting to a close . The proceedings of the evening vvere enlivened by some first-class music performed by Bros . Kift , H . Tinney , Bolt , and a most meritorious performance on the violin by Master Saunders .
ST . BOTOLPH'S LODGE ( No . 2020 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . T . Benskin , W . M . ; H . H . Wells , S . W . ; B . Norman , J . W . ; H . S . Legg , Treas . ; W . Lake , Sec . ; E . W . Stillwell , J . D . ; G . M . Sayle , J . D . ; P . Saillard , I . P . M . ; T . M . Janes , F . W . Harris , H . G . Cubitt , L . B . Levy ,
Adolph Weil , and G . H . Kenning . The minutes of the meeting held on the 3 rd Oct . vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Adolph Weil , vvho had been initiated at the previous meeting , and Bro . G . H . Kenning , who had taken his First Degree in the Peace and Harmony Lodge . No . 60 , were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . A ballot was then
taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , and the S . W ., Bro . H . H . Wells , vvas unanimously elected . Bro . H . S . Legg vvas also re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Goddard was re-elected Tyler . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were proposed and duly honoured , that of "The Visitors being responded to by Bro . G . H . Kenning , who thanked the W . M . for the honour he had done him by conferring on him the Second Degree . Several excellent songs and recitations were given by Bros . H . H . Wells , F . W . Harris , and G . H . Kenning , and a very p ' easant evening was spent .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting cf this lodge was held in Freemasons'Hall , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . John Hardcastle , W . M . ; W . H . Lomax , S . W . ; Jas . Naylor , J . W . ; Jas . Newton , Prov . G . Asst . Sec , Treas . ; F . W . Brockbank , as Sec ; Wm . Golding , S . D ; Robt . Nightingale , J . D . ; Wm . Foirest , l . G . ;
M . Robinson , T . Murphy , and J . W . Thompson , Stwds . ; T . Higson , Prov . G . Tyler , Tyler ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; Jas . Walker , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . Chap . ; Johnson Mills , P . M . ; John Booth , P . M . ; Thos . Barnes , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Hinnell , George Crowther , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . VV . Isherwood , T . Cooper , and W . Smith ; also , as
visitors , Bros . H . Thomas , 277 , P . P . J . G . D . ; S . 1 ' . Butchtr , 191 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; T . B . Tong , W . M . 1723 ; and W . H . Brown , 221 . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Smith was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Jas . Walker , P . P . J . G . W . The ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Gustavus Sundell as a candidate for initiation , the result being that he was duly initiated into the
mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . John Booth , P . M . Bro . W . H . Lomax , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . It vvas resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . John Hardcastle , the retiring VV . M . Bro . Jas . Newton , Prov . Assist . G . Sec , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ( this being the sixth time ) . Auditors were appointed to examine the Treasurer's accounts . All business being concluded the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board .
CHICHESTER . —Union Lodge ( No . 38 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Council Chamber , North-street , when there vvere present Bros . H , E . Breach . W . M . ; J . H . Hawes , S . W . j G . C . Inkpen , J . W . j Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; C F . Charge , Sec ; W . Doman , S . D . ; J . C . Budden , J . D . ; 1 . Fielden , I . G . ; H . H . Moore , Stwd . ; W . A . Beatson ,
Tyler ; Sir R . Raper , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; G . Molesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Barrett , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; G . Gatehouse , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; O . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; F . W . Grugger , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; Heather , Fielder , Braybrooke , Mack , Stanley Moore , acting Org . ; and others . The lodge having been opened and the correspondence
disposed of , the Secretary read to the brethren the address recently delivered in Provincial Grand Lodge at Brighton by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , P . G . D . Bro . Sir Robert Raper , in an eloquent and affecting speech , spoke of the sad bereavement suffered by Bro . the Earl of March , M . P ., P . G . W . ( a Past Master of
this lodge ) , in the death of his wife , and moved that a vote of condolence be sent to the noble and distinguished brother . This vvas seconded by Bro . Molesworth , P . M ., and carried . Subsequently two brethren were passed to the Second Degree in an admirable manner by the W . M ., and the S . W . delivered the lecture on the Second Tracing Board .
ARUNDEL .-Howard of Brotherly Love Lodge ( No . 56 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th ult .. and Bro . Dr . Paxton vvas duly installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Burnell . The following officers were also appointed for the year : Bros , Longman , S . W . ; Goss , J . W . ; Hearn , Treas . j G . T . Evershed , Sec . ; E . Collings , P . P . G . S . B ., J . D . ; Tisdell , l . G . ; Adames , Stwd . ; and Robertson
Tyler . A banquet vvas subsequently served at the Norfolk Arms Hotel , by Bro . Barkshire , the menu being of the choicest character . Among the visitors present were the Prov . S . G . W ., Bro . Lewis , W . M . of the Adur Lodge ; the W . M . ' sof the following lodges : Union , Gordon , Worthing Lodge of Friendship , and Hova Ecclesia ; Bros . Breach , Field , Jennetr , D'Albiac , and others . The customary Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge L * of 'Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Cioper-street , on Thursday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . John Garside , VV . M . ; R , R .
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Lisenden , Prov . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; W . B . Akerman , S . W . ; J . Robinson , J . VV . ; Jas . Wilson , P . M ., acting Sec ; F . G . Cheswort ' h , S . D . ; V . M . Vultchoff , " J . D . ; S . Staton , Stwd ., acting l . G . j John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; James Dawson , P . M . j H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . VV . Edwards , P . M . ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Read , S . Megarity , Edward Smith ,
Rothmeyer , Wolstencroft , E . Wehl , Garside , F . Spencer , J . Sly , Tyler ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . ; A . Wild , late of the lodge ; E . VV . Irving , W . M . 1170 ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec . 1030 ; D . Donbavand , late of the lodge ; and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . This being
election night , the ballot for W . M . vvas taken , and the choice of the brethren vvas announced to be unanimously in favour of the S . W ., Bro . W . B . Akerman . The W . M . elect returned thanks in appropriate terms for this mark of the brethren ' s confidence . Bro . VV . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was re-elected Treas ., and Bro . J . Sly , Tyler . Bro . VV . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was also elected
Charity representative of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., a P . M . ' s gold jewel was voted , to be presented to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Garside . A Committee consisting of the VV . M ., the W . M . elect , J . W ., and Secretary was appointed to make arrangements for the St . John's Festival . At this stage Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M .,
P . P . J . G . W ., announced that the R . W . P . G . M . sought admittance into the lodge . The brethren all rose and saluted him with grand and royal honours . The presence of the R . W . P . GiM . in the lodge vvas a source of great pleasure and satisfaction to all the members , and will long be remembered . The lodge was shortly after closed in due form .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A meeting was held on the 5 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , vvhen there were present Bros . T . G . Hodgson , W . M . ; W . Smith , S . W . ; S . Border , J . VV . ; C . Linley , acting Chap . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ¦ 1 C Forbes , S . D . ; J . B . Sampson , J . D . ; S . Crummack , D . C ; T . Watkinson , l . G . ; E . Carter , Stwd . ; W . G .
Culvert , Tyler ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . ; H . Foster , P . M . ; Geo . Kirby , P . M . ; W . Draper , P . M . ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . ; M . Rooke , P . M . ; G . C . Lee , P . M . ; J . Svkes Kymer ( Lord Mayor ) , P . M . ; F . S . Gramshaw , T . T ' oes , H . L . Swift , T . Dudley , W . G . Thomas , Thos . Tuke , Mungo Bryson , Chas . Wardle , W . Powell , R . E . Triffitt , H . A . Wilson , the Hon . V . A . Pelham , G . Seller ,
G . H . Holmes , T . Rawling , T . Archey , C Anderson , H . S . Hopton , J . Rutherford , A . B . Everitt , A . Proctor , J . Stead , J . Clarke , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Halliwell , 1611 ; P . Pearson , 1611 ; G . G . Pook , 1611 ; and E . M . Taylor , 200 . The lodge having been duly opened , and a successful ballot taken for the Rev . H . L . Clarke , he was regularly
initiated according to ancient custom by the W . M . The tools explained by the J . W ., and the traditional history delivered by Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . S . G . W . The by-laws were read by the Secretary , and a presentation of six cut glass decanters made by the VV . M . on behalf of Bro . H . Scott . A committee was appointed to audit the Treasurer ' s accounts , and the election of Bro . VV . Smith ,
S . W ., as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , took place . Bro . Todd , P . M ., was re-elected forthe eleventh time Treasurer , and Bro . W . G . Calvert re-elected Tyler . The installation banquet vvas fixed for the evening of the 19 th inst ., immediately after the installation . This comprised the business , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren retired to the banquet room of the lodge and spent the remainder of the evening in a social
manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed by music , & c . TORQUAY—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . —The uusal monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., vvhen there were present Bros . E . Richards , W . M . ; C . J . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; D .
Allems , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Wakeham , P . G . SB ., and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Merrick was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . This being the night for electing the VV . M ., the choice of the brethren was unanimously in favour of Bro . R . L . Mugford , S . W ., vvho returned thanks in suitable terms . Bro . CJ . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., vvas elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Burt , Tyler . Sundry
propositions in relation to lodge matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Vcry great satisfaction is felt at the election of Bro . R . L . Mugford , as W . M . during the ensuing twelve months , on acount of his geniality and courtesy with all the brethren . He has filled all the various offices in the lodge vvith credit , and is in every way competent to discharge the duties of his forthcoming high and important office .
HOUNSLOW . —Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 865 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting , at the Town Hall , on the 23 rd ult . Those present were Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . j W . Watson , P . M ., J . W . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; W . H . Causton , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Swann , S . D . j J . Lewarne , J . D . j C . Woods , D . C . j E . Clare , Org . j R . H . Williams , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . Middx ., I . P . M . j Evans , Sansom , West , Hatt , Davies , Murkett , and Walkley , Tyler . The only visitor was Bro . Craggs , 834 . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Evans , Sansom , and Hatt were raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . West was passed to the Degree of F . C . The ballot vvas then taken for Mr . H . Murkett , a candidate for initiation ,
which proved favourable , and this gentleman vvas duly admitted to the mysteries of thc Craft . All these ceremonies were carefully rendered by the VV . M . During his tenure of office there has been plenty of work in the Iodge , and this is in a great measure attributable to the knowledge the brethren possess of Bro . W . C . Williams ' s
determination and ability to perform the various ceremonies in such a manner as to afford much instruction to all , while , at the same time , making a lasting impression on the minds of the candidates . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to substantial refreshment , and a very enjoyable evening was spent under the presidency of the indefatigable W . M .
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LOUGHBOROUGH . —Howe and Charnwood Lodge ( No . 1007 ) , —The annual festival of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., in the lodge room at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , where there was , as usual , a large gathering to witness the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . T . F . Corcoran , S . VV . Bro . C . Oliver , P . M ., occupied the chair , and the following other officers vvere amongst those
present : Bros . 1 . I ' . Corcoran , S . VV . ; Geo . C . Oliver , J . W . ; Geo . Oliver , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Cooke , Sec . ; VV . Hamerton , S . D . j W . H . Silverthorne , J . D . j F . Amatt , P . M ., D . of Cj W . Vial , P . M ., Org . j A . C . Foulds , ' I . G . ; John Raven and John E . T . Chapman , Stewards j H . Walker and G . Bishop , Tylers . Thefollowing brethren were also amongst those present : Bros . J . H .
Marshall , I . P . M . j C J . Wilkinson , P . M . j R . L . Gibson , P . M . j F . Baines , P . M . 523 j J . Vaughan , P . M . 86 ; S . Knight , W . M . 1391 ,- Miles J . Walker , 1265 ; VV . H . Goodwin , P . M . 1565 ; E . P . S . Steeds , P . M . 20 S 1 J T . B . Laxton , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Barrow , P . P . G . O . ; H . J . H . Thompson , H . Deane , T . Coltman , S . VV . 1-565 ; W . M . Williams , 279 ; J . G . Bovver , Sec .
1391 ; A . Page , 1391 J J . B . Waring , Sec . 523 ; R . S . Clifford , J . J . W . Knowles , J . Raven , G . Scampton , W . Armstrong , D . J . O . Croghan , J . Burn , A . C . Foulds , W . Armstrong , W . Shanks , and others . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . C . Oliver , P . M ., in the temporary absence of the retiring VV . M ., Bro . C Lovvenstein , and , after the transaction of the ordinary business ,
a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony of installing Bro . T . F . Corcoran in the chair of K . S . was most effectively performed by Bros . C . J . Wilkinson and VV . Vial , after which the newly-installed W . M . invested his officersfor the year as follows : Bros . C . Lowenstein , I . P . M . ; G . C . Oliver , S . VV . ; W . E . Cooke , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Bird , M . A ., P . M . 442 , Chap . ; G . Oliver , P . M ., Treas . ;
W . H . Silverthorne , Sec . j A . C Foulds , S . D . j J . Raven , J . D . j W . Hamerton , D . C ; W . Vial , Org . ; J . E . T . Chapman , I . G . ; J . Burn and J . J . W . Knowles , Stwds . ; and H . Walker and G . Bishop , Tylers . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented , in suitable terms , beautiful complimentary P . M . ' s jewels to Bros . C Lowenstein and VV . Vial , P . M ., P . G . R ., both of whom acknowledged the
presentation in appropriate terms . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . T . H . De Saint Legier and S . Herbert Mason , both of whom vvere elected . Ihe brethren afterwards assembled at a banquet , served up in excellent style by the worthy host , the W . M . presiding , and there being a large company present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were of the most enjoyable character throughout .
SALTASH . —Lodge Zetland ( No . 1071 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the lodgeroom on Monday , 5 th inst . Bro . Richard C . Revell , S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the work being ably carried out by Bros . T . D . Deeble , P . M ., Sec , and J . Pearce , P . P . G . P ., Treasurer , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters . —Bros . T . W . Lemon , M . A .,
P . M . and Chap . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Bowden , the retiring ! VV . M . ; E . R . Davey , I . P . M . ; J . Rabbage , P . M . ; W . H . L . Clark , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; George Burns , P . M . ; J . T . Brooking , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks . ; John Pearce , I . P . M . 1136 ; VV . H . Terrell , P . M . 202 ; S . Willoughby , P . M . 1099 , ; C . Croydon , P . M . 189 ; J . R . H . Harris , P . M . 230 ; E . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P .
G . S . Wks . ; Richard Pearce , P . M . ; N . Bray , P . M . ; J . Deeble , P . M . ; and E . Voser , P . M . —The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . H . Bowden , I . P . M . ; W . R . Rawling , S . W . ; J . Doney , J . W . ; J . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; T . D . Deeble , P . M ., Sec ; R . Pearce , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Nancarrow , S . D . j
T . Shaddock , J . D . ; j . H . Dingle , I . G . ; J . Lander , D . C . ; and T . Netting , and O . Williams , Stwds . At the conclusion of the business Bro . Lemon presented the lodge with a photo-lithograph portrait of the late Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., F . R . S ., J . P ., D . L ., of Carclew Park , Cornwall , M . P . for the county , and Right VVorshipfuI Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall from 1843 to 1863 .
The picture is similar to the one that Bro . Lemon recently presented to the Sincerity Lodge , and the panel bears the inscription— " Presented to Lodge Zetland , Saltash , Cornwall , by VV . Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . M ., and Chaplain 189 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Honorary ) , P . P . G . C . of Devon , December 5 th , 1887 . " Tne gift vvas suitably acknowledged .
OAKHAM . —Vale of Catmos Lodge ( No . 1265 ) —The annual festival of the above lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when there was an exceedingly large attendance of the brethren from various parts of the Province ( Leicestershire and Rutland ) , to witness the installation of Bro . T . Coltman , F . C . A ., the esteemed borough accountant to the Corporation of Leicester
the S . VV . for the past year and the W . M . elect . The Tyler's book received the signatures of about 70 members , including those of nearly 30 P . M . 's , and representatives of every lodge in the province , such a gathering as vve imagine has rarely , if ever before , been seen at this lodge of the quaint little old Rutland town . The meeting on this occasion vvas held at the Agricultural Hall , which will in future be the place of
meeting , the lodge having outgrown the accommodation of the George Hotel . The following were amongst those present : Bros . S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . P . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , P . A . G . D . C . England ; G . Toller , P . M ., P . D . P . G . M ., P . S . G . W . England ; the Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . ; M . J . Walker , P . M . 15 ( 30 , P . G . J . G . W ., P . G . D . of C . ;
C . A . Murcott , W . M . 50 ; J . Vaughan , P . M . 86 , 279 , 1007 ; J . M . Bently , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org . Lancashire , who appeared in his robes ; VV . J . Freer , 1560 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . H . Barrow , Mus . Bac , P . G . Org . ; S . Cleaver , P . M . 1330 , 279 ; C . F . Wike , P . M . 279 ; T . Worthington , P . M ., 50 ; R . Taylor , P . M ., 523 ; F . G . Boden , W . M . 779 ; T . F . Corcoram , W . M . 1007 ; E . Jeeves , W . M . 1130 ; H . Nicholson , T . B . Laxton , 1391 ;
1 . H . Thompson , P . M . ; L . P . Chamberlain , P . M . ; F Griffith , P . M . ; W . H . Goodwin , W . M . j T . Coltman , F . C . A ., W . M . elect j W . Keep , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . D . Bennett , P . M ., Sec , all of the lodge j S . Knight , VV . M 139 IJ G . Jessop , W . M . 202 S ; A . W . Rawson , 202 S ; G . VV . Rawson , 2028 j W . H . Lead , W . M . 2081 ; W . H . Chamberlin , 523 ; W . L . Thomas , S . W . 753 ; A , G . Boswell , S . W . 1339 ; and others .