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J . W . ; Thos . Grime , J . D . ; Arthur Peakc , I . G . ; John Armstrong , P . M ., Treasurer ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , I Ion . Sec . ; John Harding , P . M . ; S . E . Johnson , Charles Skinner , F . Walter , Tlios . Jones , Dr . Mackie , Dr . Joseph , Thos . Monis , Christoph . Ekkert , R . W . Francomh , W . Born , Domville , Tjler . Among the . visitors we noticed , Bros . J . S . Clapper , P . M .,
Prov . G . A . D . C ., Staffordshire ; O . VY . Finney , W . M . 1250 ; Prov . G . Steward , Ja * . Ken worthy , J . D . 15 6 5 ; D . Gabrielson , HJ 02 ; Morris Flatau , 1502 ; Charles Petty , 477 ; J . H . Evans , W . M . 1565 ; j . H . Wilson , 3 S 4 ; J . H . Galloway , Treas . 1250 ; anil others . The loelge was opened in due form with prayer , when the minutes of the last meeting were reatl and confirmed . Tne W . M . then anr ojneed
the receipt e . f a letter of request from B'O . S . Schonstadt , W . M . of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , to pass Bro . M . Flatau , of Hamburg , to the elegree of a F . C . Bro . Sec . having read the commiinicaiio s from th : W . M . and Sec . of 1502 , and Bro . Flatau Ii aving proved his claim to preferment , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Flatau re-admitted and
passed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . D . W . Finney , W . M . 1250 . The chair of K . S . was now assumed by Bro . Bowes at the request of the W . M ., who presented his sue . cessor , Bro . John Rymer Young , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The presentation was duly attended to , and the first part of the ceremony being completed the lodge was opened ill the Third Decree , when Bros .
Past Masters Armsliong anil Finney were placcel respectively in the West and South . All below the degree of Installeel Masters having retired , the W . M . elect was entrusted and retired . A Board of Installeel Masters was then opened in ample form , not " eleclared " as the manner of some is , the W . M . elect admitted and placed in the chair of K . S . according to the ancient custom . Having been
saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the usual form , the W . M . requcsteel the Installing Master to call off for a brief space , and during this interval the " cement" was judiciously applied , anil then labour w . is resumed . The Boarel having been closed , the brethren in the several degrees were re-admitted , and the W . M . saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in each degree . The Installing Master reejuested Bro .
Crapper to deliver and explain the working tools , which he die ! in a most able manner . The W . M . invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year , viz . Bros . Joseph Pickthall , I . P . M . ; C E . Hinelley , S . W . ; A . H . Young , J . W . j Jno . Armstrong , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M . Sc ., Sec . ; James Paterson , S . D . ; Thos . Grime , J . D . ; Thos . M . Pattison , Org . ; Arthur Peake , I . G . ; and Thos .
Domville , Tyler . Bro . Bowes having aifefresscrl each of the officers with respect to the teaching of their emblems of office , situation , anil duty , then delivered the ancient charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The Auditors' report was then read , which showed that after a very expensive year there was in the hands of the Treasurer a balance of nearly £ 70 . The W . M . then said he had a very
pleasing duty to perform , namely , to present to Bro . Joseph Pickthall , I . P . M ., a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf of the lodge . The inscription on the back of the jewel so fully expressed the feelings that prompted the presentation that he would add nothing to it , anil conducted by placing the jewel on Bro . PickthaU ' s breast . Bro . Pickthall , who was evidently much moved by this
token of esteem , saiel : " Worshipful Master , Past-Masters , officers , and brethren all , the presentation of this beautiful jewel , which has been awarded to me by you , conveys along with it a value of far greater worth than any words of mine can express . You must bear with me it words fail to express all I feel at the present mome . it , as nothing is more embarrassing than to return
thanks 111 suitable terms . 'I his much I must say , that in accepting this jewel , I bear with me into the future a trophy of brotherly love . I never can forget your kind regard , and never can I look upon this jewel without the happy feeling again springing up , which now well-nigh overpowered mc . The " esteem " which you say it conveys specially merits my
warmest thanks ; I am proud of such regard , and to my dying day the association with the brethren of the Loelge of Lights , No . 148 , will be remembered by me as among the happiest days of my existence-. With regard to any worth of mine , as late Worshipful Master of this lodge , I cannot lay any claim to , for whatever responsibilities are attached to that high office , such responsibilities have been
shared in by my Wardens and other officers , by them my year of office has been made pleasant , and the duties of Worshipful Master considerably lighteneel by their knowledge of the ritual , their general urbanity of manner , and strictly regular attendance at loelge . Allow me here to tender my best thanks to each of them , anel also to each of you , my brethren , for the respect you ever manifest
to the Worshipful Master of our lodge , and without unnecessarily trepassing on your time , allow me a further indulgence in expressing a hope that the same harmony which characterised my year of office may be extended to you , sir , our worthy brother , and now Worshipful Master of this lodge— . John Rymer Young . With my precious jewel 1 now retire and join the rank of Past Masters , where ,
with them , I trust I may be more useful than during the limited period of my office experience . To be associated with Masonry , we all know , is a privilege only appreciated by Masons . The sacred tie which hinds us all in one common brotherhood , is but a type of the Grand Lodge above , and to be gathered there as one family with the G . A . O . T . U . is thr aspiraiiorr of every true and loyal Mason . Brethren , I
thank you all again and again , ami may the Lodge of Lights ever continue 10 be united , prosperous , and happy , and God be with us all . " A gentleman having been pro-I osed as a fit and proper person , and some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closeel , and the brethren adjourned to the Lion Hotel for the banquet . This was served in excellent style by mine host , Bro . Sptakman . Grace after meat having been said , the usual
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loyal anel Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was enlivened by the musical talent of Bros . Crapper , Petty , Fr . mcomh , Skinner , and Ekkert . BRIXHAM . —True Love ami Unity Lodge ( No . 24 eS ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Brixham . Bro . W . C . Gregory , the W . M . elect , was installed by VV . Bro . J .
McLean , P . M . ; supported by the following Boarel of I . Ms . : — W . Bros . S . Colston-, P . P . G . S . W . ; ' J . Johnson , J . Howard , H . Brown , P . M . ; ami J . Himmick . The following officers were invested and appointed : —Bros . J . Hammick , I . P . M . ; H . Cowell , S . W . ; G . Searle , J . W . ; W . Woolley , Treasurer ; J . Crar . ford , Secretary ; E . Barter , S . D . ; R . Stevens , J . D . ; C . Janes , I . G . ; and S . Clarke , Tyler . The brethren elined at the Bolton Hotel .
YORK .. —York Lodge ( No . 23 d ) . —The regular meeting of this loelge was h-: lel on Moniliy , the 6 th inst . Bro . A . Buckle , the W . M ., presiding-, anel working the ceremony of the Third Degree . A vote of conelolence with the family of the late Bro . Bryan Wormald , was moved
by Bro . | . Todd , P . M . and Treas ., secondeel by Bro . T . B . Whyteheul , P . M ., anil passed unanimously . A vote of thanks , moved hy Bro . T . S . Camielge , P . P . S . O ., to Bro . W . B . Richardson , P . M ., through whose liberality principally it wis that the lodge organ was now in its efficient condition .
ROCHDALE .-Lodge of Harmony ( No , 298 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Ann-slrcet , at three o ' clock on New Year ' s Day . The W . M ., Brei . Hudson , was supported hy Bros . R . K . Grey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Dodds , J . W ., W . Roberts , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . ; Holdroyd , P . M ., ' P . Prov , G . S . B ., W . Yorks ; Butterevorth , P . M ., P . Prov . G . A . P . ;
Green , S . D . ; 1 urner , J . D . ; Parker , I . G . ; Matley , Sec . ; Taylor and Collingwonel , Stewards , Hoyle ; Duckworth anel Ficlelen , visitors ; Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Schnfield , W . M ., 3 6 7 ; Fletcher , W . M ., 1129 ; and Schuler . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read anil confirmed .
The lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , and the W . M . invited Bro . John Bnwes to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M . elect was then presented and installed in the usual manner in a Board of Installed Masters duly opened in ample form . Bro . Roberts , P . M ., Sc ., acteel as Director of Ceremonies throughout . Trie VV . iM . .-ipuointcd anel im-este-el as his
officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Hudson , I . P . M . ; Dodds , S . W . 5 Green . J . W . ; Mailey , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Parker , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Collingwood , Steward , & c . The addresses to the various officers , as well as the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and members generally were all g iven by the Installing Master . At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony a cordial vote
of thanks was accordeel to Bro . Bowes for his services that day . In acknowled ging the compliment , Bro . Bowes saiel it had afforded him very great pleasure to come to Rochdale to instal his old friend , Bro . R . R . Grey , the esteemed Head Master of their Grammar School , and if the manner in which he had workeel the elegree hail met with their approval his pleasure was enhanced , and he was
amply repaiel for any little trouble and inconvenience he may have experienced in visiting them that day . The remainder of the business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the room transformed into a banquetingtia . ll . In the degree which followed , ample justice was done by all present , and the various loyal and Masonic toasts were very heartily consieleree ] , and a pleasant
evening spent . We cannot close this brief notice of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , without congratulating the members on their possession of such a comfortable , well-furnished , and convenient loelge room , and also on their wisdom in electing a gentleman of position and education to fill the chair of the loelge . Our ritual always merits consideration at the hands of brethren of Bro . Grey ' s social position and attainments .
MANCHESTER . —Affability Lodge ( No . 317 ) . —Thisolel anel popularlodge held its annual St . John ' s Festival on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-street . The brethren assembled at five o'clock p . m ., and the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . D . Donbavand . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been ratified , and other routine business disposed of ,
the W . M . proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . J . R . Lever in the chair of K . S ., the P . M ' s . of the lodge ably assisting him . After the brethren had saluted and greeted the newly-instailed W . M . in the Three Degrees , the following officers were invested by Bro . Lever , W . M ., viz .: —Bros , Mark Vickers , S . W . ; W . Nicholl , J . W . ; John Church , Sec . ; J . Tomlins , S . D . ; J . Halliday , J . D . ; Jas . Dawson
( P . M . ) , Reg . ; Jno . Bladon ( P . M . ) , D . C ; Cunliffe , Org . ; E . Cohen , I . G . ; P . Holmes . W . Wilson , and R . Forshaw , Stewards . The Treasurer ( Bro . Smethurst ) was absent through ill-health . As is customary on this annual gathering , grants were voted foi the Masonic Charities , and the lodge was closed in due form . In conseeiuence of so many claims for charity ( Masonic and otherwise ) which
are now presented to the brethren , it was decided to dispense with the usual banquet , and tea was substituted . The absence of the expensive luxuries did not , however , interfere with the enjoyment of the evening . Toasts , songs , and recitations were heartily given , and Bro . Bladon , P . M ., collected a good round sum on behalf of the Aged Freemasons , which will he added to Bro . J . H . Sillitoe ' s Steward ' s list for the next festival .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 330 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when W . Bro . W . Rowe , in an able and impressive manner , in-
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stalled Bro . R . Adams as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . afterwards elistributeel the various collars as follows : W . Bros . W . Rowe , I . P . M . ; J . G . Vincent , S . W . ; R . Vercoe , J . W . ; J . Crang , P . G . S . D ., Treasurer ; W . Angwin , S .-cretary ; J . Treverton , S . D . ; S . Trevail , J . D . ; T . Spear , D . C . ; H . Jacobs , O . ; B . G . Derry , anel S . G . Bake , Stewards ; J . Gatty . I . G . ; and P . Carroll , Tyler . The banquet was afterwards helel at Sandoe's
Royal Hotel . In proposing the toast of " The Royal Family , " the W . M . spoke of the recent bereavement which hael befallen them in the death of the Princess Alice , a devoted wife and mother so suddenly taken from those for whom she had laboured so indefatigably and with such anxiety to restore' to health . The toast was drunk in silence , as was also that of " The Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England . "
OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —The annual festival of this loelge was held on Friday , 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Mall , Alfred-street . The Worshipful Master ( -Jro . F . W . Ansell , P . P . G . S . W . ) presided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren , including the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . R . Bird , M . A . ) , and the Masters of the Bertie , Bowyer ( Chipping-Norton ) , and St . Mary's
( Thame ) Loelges . Opportunity was taken to present Bro . W . R . Hobbs , the retiring Secretary , with a testimonial from the brethren for his services for the past 23 years . In making the presentation the Worshipful Master spoke of the very efficient manner in which the duties of Secretary had been performed , and the length of time ( a quarter of a century ) during which they had had the benefit of Bro .
Hobbs ' s services . The testimonial consisted of a handsome Masonic je : wel and a purse . The jewel bore the following inscription : — " This jewel , with a purse containing fifty guineas , was presenteel to Bro . W . R . I lobbs by the brethren of the Alfred Lodge , No . 340 , on St . John ' s Day , 1878 , as a small token of esteem and appreciation of his services for a quaite-r of a century as Secretary . " Bre > . Hobbs
expressed his thanks in suitable terms for the kind compliment paid to him , and assureel the lodge that it was only increasing infirmities that induceel him to relinquish the office , but he hoped to be with them as often as possible . Bro . James Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B ., was then installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed in a very masterly manner by the retiring
Worshipful Master . The new Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers as follows : —F . W . Ansell , Immediate Past Master ; F . Ryman Hall , Senior Warden ; J . J . Hughes , Junior Warelen ; H . Houghton , Treasurer ; P . M . W . G . Emberlin , Secretary ; R . Payne , Assistant-Secretary ; W . E . Knowlcs , Senior Deacon ; J . M . Dormer , Junior Deacon ; Senior Master of Ceremonies , A . Wheeler ;
Junior ditto , J . H . Robson ; Organist , W . R . Bowden ; Inner Guard , T . Eley ; Stewards , E . Horn and S . Harris ; Tyler , W . Stephens ; Assistant-Tyler , G . Norwooef . On the proposition of the Secretary ( Bro . Emberlin ) , secondeel by the Worshipful Master , it was resolved that a Past-Master ' s jewel should be presented at the next meeting to Bro . Ansell , in recognition of his services to the lodge . At the termination of the business , the anniversary banquet
was held in the hall , the new Worshipful Master occupying the chair , anel discharging the duties with much genial ability . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , and several excellent speeches were delivered . About 40 brethren , including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , sat down . The banquet , which was of a very recherche character , was well served , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
SWINDON . —Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation ( No . 355 ) . —On Friday , the 27 th ult ., the annual festival of St . | ohn was celebrated b y the above lodge at the Masonic Hall , Victoria-street . A large number of brethren attended the lodge to take part in the installa-, tion of Bro . William Jenkins , the W . M . elect , The customary preliminary business having heen gone through
Bro . Jenkins was regularly installed in the chair of K . S . ; and he then having invested the late W . M ., Bro . J . Campbell Maclean , P . G . J . D ,, Wilts , as the I . P . M ., the loving cup was passed round in a massive crystal goblet , handsomely engraved with Masonic devices , and the health of the newly-installed W . M . was duly honoured . The following brethren were next invested as the officers of the
loelge for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . E . J . Hollings , as S . W . ; J . Green , J . W . ; H . Bevir , S . D . ; J . Bryant , J . D . ; Rev . A . Law , Chaplain ; Geo . Whitcheael , Organist ; B . Coibron , I . G . ; J . Savory , Tyler . The indefatigable Trea , surer , W . Bro . John Chandler , P . G . D . C , Wilts , having been re-elected , and the likewise energetic Secretary , W , Bro . Joseph J . New , having been re-appointed , both
zealous and experience Past Masters , they were again invested with the badges of their respective offices . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by the late I . P . M ,, W , Bro . T . E . Liddiard , P . G . S . B . Wilts , who acted as the In , stalling Master . The meeting was well supported by the former Past Masters and officers of the loelge , amongst those present being W . Bros . John Toomer , P . S . G . W .
Wilts ; W . H . C . Tombs , P . G . D . England , and P . G . Sec . Wilt *; W . W . Affleck , P . G . A . P ., Wilts ; W . E . R . Ing , P . P . S . G . W ., Wilts ; W . R . Bradford , P . P . G . Treas ., Wilts ; W . R . Tarrant , P . P . G . D . C , Wilts ; W . Alf . Plummer , P . P . G . A . D . C , Wilts ; W . J . Godwin , P . P . G . S . D ., Wilts ; and as visitors , the W . M . the I . P . M . anel the Sec . of the Gooch Lodge , No . 1295 ; W . Wm . H . Ludgate , and Jos . Goudge , also F . C Kent , S . W ., and Thos . Turner , J . W . ;
W . J . C Milbourne , P . D . J . G . W ., Egypt . The brethren adjourned to the Goddarel Arms , where about forty sat down to an excellent banquet , the newly . installed Master presiding . The first toast from the chair was received with the usual feelings of loyalty , the brethren singing " God save the Queen , " and after the next to the M . W . Granel Master , that of" God bless the Piince of Wales j " the subs equent toasts being also duly given and responded to , and
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J . W . ; Thos . Grime , J . D . ; Arthur Peakc , I . G . ; John Armstrong , P . M ., Treasurer ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , I Ion . Sec . ; John Harding , P . M . ; S . E . Johnson , Charles Skinner , F . Walter , Tlios . Jones , Dr . Mackie , Dr . Joseph , Thos . Monis , Christoph . Ekkert , R . W . Francomh , W . Born , Domville , Tjler . Among the . visitors we noticed , Bros . J . S . Clapper , P . M .,
Prov . G . A . D . C ., Staffordshire ; O . VY . Finney , W . M . 1250 ; Prov . G . Steward , Ja * . Ken worthy , J . D . 15 6 5 ; D . Gabrielson , HJ 02 ; Morris Flatau , 1502 ; Charles Petty , 477 ; J . H . Evans , W . M . 1565 ; j . H . Wilson , 3 S 4 ; J . H . Galloway , Treas . 1250 ; anil others . The loelge was opened in due form with prayer , when the minutes of the last meeting were reatl and confirmed . Tne W . M . then anr ojneed
the receipt e . f a letter of request from B'O . S . Schonstadt , W . M . of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , to pass Bro . M . Flatau , of Hamburg , to the elegree of a F . C . Bro . Sec . having read the commiinicaiio s from th : W . M . and Sec . of 1502 , and Bro . Flatau Ii aving proved his claim to preferment , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Flatau re-admitted and
passed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . D . W . Finney , W . M . 1250 . The chair of K . S . was now assumed by Bro . Bowes at the request of the W . M ., who presented his sue . cessor , Bro . John Rymer Young , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The presentation was duly attended to , and the first part of the ceremony being completed the lodge was opened ill the Third Decree , when Bros .
Past Masters Armsliong anil Finney were placcel respectively in the West and South . All below the degree of Installeel Masters having retired , the W . M . elect was entrusted and retired . A Board of Installeel Masters was then opened in ample form , not " eleclared " as the manner of some is , the W . M . elect admitted and placed in the chair of K . S . according to the ancient custom . Having been
saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the usual form , the W . M . requcsteel the Installing Master to call off for a brief space , and during this interval the " cement" was judiciously applied , anil then labour w . is resumed . The Boarel having been closed , the brethren in the several degrees were re-admitted , and the W . M . saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in each degree . The Installing Master reejuested Bro .
Crapper to deliver and explain the working tools , which he die ! in a most able manner . The W . M . invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year , viz . Bros . Joseph Pickthall , I . P . M . ; C E . Hinelley , S . W . ; A . H . Young , J . W . j Jno . Armstrong , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M . Sc ., Sec . ; James Paterson , S . D . ; Thos . Grime , J . D . ; Thos . M . Pattison , Org . ; Arthur Peake , I . G . ; and Thos .
Domville , Tyler . Bro . Bowes having aifefresscrl each of the officers with respect to the teaching of their emblems of office , situation , anil duty , then delivered the ancient charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The Auditors' report was then read , which showed that after a very expensive year there was in the hands of the Treasurer a balance of nearly £ 70 . The W . M . then said he had a very
pleasing duty to perform , namely , to present to Bro . Joseph Pickthall , I . P . M ., a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf of the lodge . The inscription on the back of the jewel so fully expressed the feelings that prompted the presentation that he would add nothing to it , anil conducted by placing the jewel on Bro . PickthaU ' s breast . Bro . Pickthall , who was evidently much moved by this
token of esteem , saiel : " Worshipful Master , Past-Masters , officers , and brethren all , the presentation of this beautiful jewel , which has been awarded to me by you , conveys along with it a value of far greater worth than any words of mine can express . You must bear with me it words fail to express all I feel at the present mome . it , as nothing is more embarrassing than to return
thanks 111 suitable terms . 'I his much I must say , that in accepting this jewel , I bear with me into the future a trophy of brotherly love . I never can forget your kind regard , and never can I look upon this jewel without the happy feeling again springing up , which now well-nigh overpowered mc . The " esteem " which you say it conveys specially merits my
warmest thanks ; I am proud of such regard , and to my dying day the association with the brethren of the Loelge of Lights , No . 148 , will be remembered by me as among the happiest days of my existence-. With regard to any worth of mine , as late Worshipful Master of this lodge , I cannot lay any claim to , for whatever responsibilities are attached to that high office , such responsibilities have been
shared in by my Wardens and other officers , by them my year of office has been made pleasant , and the duties of Worshipful Master considerably lighteneel by their knowledge of the ritual , their general urbanity of manner , and strictly regular attendance at loelge . Allow me here to tender my best thanks to each of them , anel also to each of you , my brethren , for the respect you ever manifest
to the Worshipful Master of our lodge , and without unnecessarily trepassing on your time , allow me a further indulgence in expressing a hope that the same harmony which characterised my year of office may be extended to you , sir , our worthy brother , and now Worshipful Master of this lodge— . John Rymer Young . With my precious jewel 1 now retire and join the rank of Past Masters , where ,
with them , I trust I may be more useful than during the limited period of my office experience . To be associated with Masonry , we all know , is a privilege only appreciated by Masons . The sacred tie which hinds us all in one common brotherhood , is but a type of the Grand Lodge above , and to be gathered there as one family with the G . A . O . T . U . is thr aspiraiiorr of every true and loyal Mason . Brethren , I
thank you all again and again , ami may the Lodge of Lights ever continue 10 be united , prosperous , and happy , and God be with us all . " A gentleman having been pro-I osed as a fit and proper person , and some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closeel , and the brethren adjourned to the Lion Hotel for the banquet . This was served in excellent style by mine host , Bro . Sptakman . Grace after meat having been said , the usual
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loyal anel Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was enlivened by the musical talent of Bros . Crapper , Petty , Fr . mcomh , Skinner , and Ekkert . BRIXHAM . —True Love ami Unity Lodge ( No . 24 eS ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Brixham . Bro . W . C . Gregory , the W . M . elect , was installed by VV . Bro . J .
McLean , P . M . ; supported by the following Boarel of I . Ms . : — W . Bros . S . Colston-, P . P . G . S . W . ; ' J . Johnson , J . Howard , H . Brown , P . M . ; ami J . Himmick . The following officers were invested and appointed : —Bros . J . Hammick , I . P . M . ; H . Cowell , S . W . ; G . Searle , J . W . ; W . Woolley , Treasurer ; J . Crar . ford , Secretary ; E . Barter , S . D . ; R . Stevens , J . D . ; C . Janes , I . G . ; and S . Clarke , Tyler . The brethren elined at the Bolton Hotel .
YORK .. —York Lodge ( No . 23 d ) . —The regular meeting of this loelge was h-: lel on Moniliy , the 6 th inst . Bro . A . Buckle , the W . M ., presiding-, anel working the ceremony of the Third Degree . A vote of conelolence with the family of the late Bro . Bryan Wormald , was moved
by Bro . | . Todd , P . M . and Treas ., secondeel by Bro . T . B . Whyteheul , P . M ., anil passed unanimously . A vote of thanks , moved hy Bro . T . S . Camielge , P . P . S . O ., to Bro . W . B . Richardson , P . M ., through whose liberality principally it wis that the lodge organ was now in its efficient condition .
ROCHDALE .-Lodge of Harmony ( No , 298 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Ann-slrcet , at three o ' clock on New Year ' s Day . The W . M ., Brei . Hudson , was supported hy Bros . R . K . Grey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Dodds , J . W ., W . Roberts , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . ; Holdroyd , P . M ., ' P . Prov , G . S . B ., W . Yorks ; Butterevorth , P . M ., P . Prov . G . A . P . ;
Green , S . D . ; 1 urner , J . D . ; Parker , I . G . ; Matley , Sec . ; Taylor and Collingwonel , Stewards , Hoyle ; Duckworth anel Ficlelen , visitors ; Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Schnfield , W . M ., 3 6 7 ; Fletcher , W . M ., 1129 ; and Schuler . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read anil confirmed .
The lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , and the W . M . invited Bro . John Bnwes to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M . elect was then presented and installed in the usual manner in a Board of Installed Masters duly opened in ample form . Bro . Roberts , P . M ., Sc ., acteel as Director of Ceremonies throughout . Trie VV . iM . .-ipuointcd anel im-este-el as his
officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Hudson , I . P . M . ; Dodds , S . W . 5 Green . J . W . ; Mailey , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Parker , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Collingwood , Steward , & c . The addresses to the various officers , as well as the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and members generally were all g iven by the Installing Master . At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony a cordial vote
of thanks was accordeel to Bro . Bowes for his services that day . In acknowled ging the compliment , Bro . Bowes saiel it had afforded him very great pleasure to come to Rochdale to instal his old friend , Bro . R . R . Grey , the esteemed Head Master of their Grammar School , and if the manner in which he had workeel the elegree hail met with their approval his pleasure was enhanced , and he was
amply repaiel for any little trouble and inconvenience he may have experienced in visiting them that day . The remainder of the business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the room transformed into a banquetingtia . ll . In the degree which followed , ample justice was done by all present , and the various loyal and Masonic toasts were very heartily consieleree ] , and a pleasant
evening spent . We cannot close this brief notice of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , without congratulating the members on their possession of such a comfortable , well-furnished , and convenient loelge room , and also on their wisdom in electing a gentleman of position and education to fill the chair of the loelge . Our ritual always merits consideration at the hands of brethren of Bro . Grey ' s social position and attainments .
MANCHESTER . —Affability Lodge ( No . 317 ) . —Thisolel anel popularlodge held its annual St . John ' s Festival on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-street . The brethren assembled at five o'clock p . m ., and the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . D . Donbavand . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been ratified , and other routine business disposed of ,
the W . M . proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . J . R . Lever in the chair of K . S ., the P . M ' s . of the lodge ably assisting him . After the brethren had saluted and greeted the newly-instailed W . M . in the Three Degrees , the following officers were invested by Bro . Lever , W . M ., viz .: —Bros , Mark Vickers , S . W . ; W . Nicholl , J . W . ; John Church , Sec . ; J . Tomlins , S . D . ; J . Halliday , J . D . ; Jas . Dawson
( P . M . ) , Reg . ; Jno . Bladon ( P . M . ) , D . C ; Cunliffe , Org . ; E . Cohen , I . G . ; P . Holmes . W . Wilson , and R . Forshaw , Stewards . The Treasurer ( Bro . Smethurst ) was absent through ill-health . As is customary on this annual gathering , grants were voted foi the Masonic Charities , and the lodge was closed in due form . In conseeiuence of so many claims for charity ( Masonic and otherwise ) which
are now presented to the brethren , it was decided to dispense with the usual banquet , and tea was substituted . The absence of the expensive luxuries did not , however , interfere with the enjoyment of the evening . Toasts , songs , and recitations were heartily given , and Bro . Bladon , P . M ., collected a good round sum on behalf of the Aged Freemasons , which will he added to Bro . J . H . Sillitoe ' s Steward ' s list for the next festival .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 330 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when W . Bro . W . Rowe , in an able and impressive manner , in-
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stalled Bro . R . Adams as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . afterwards elistributeel the various collars as follows : W . Bros . W . Rowe , I . P . M . ; J . G . Vincent , S . W . ; R . Vercoe , J . W . ; J . Crang , P . G . S . D ., Treasurer ; W . Angwin , S .-cretary ; J . Treverton , S . D . ; S . Trevail , J . D . ; T . Spear , D . C . ; H . Jacobs , O . ; B . G . Derry , anel S . G . Bake , Stewards ; J . Gatty . I . G . ; and P . Carroll , Tyler . The banquet was afterwards helel at Sandoe's
Royal Hotel . In proposing the toast of " The Royal Family , " the W . M . spoke of the recent bereavement which hael befallen them in the death of the Princess Alice , a devoted wife and mother so suddenly taken from those for whom she had laboured so indefatigably and with such anxiety to restore' to health . The toast was drunk in silence , as was also that of " The Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England . "
OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —The annual festival of this loelge was held on Friday , 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Mall , Alfred-street . The Worshipful Master ( -Jro . F . W . Ansell , P . P . G . S . W . ) presided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren , including the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . R . Bird , M . A . ) , and the Masters of the Bertie , Bowyer ( Chipping-Norton ) , and St . Mary's
( Thame ) Loelges . Opportunity was taken to present Bro . W . R . Hobbs , the retiring Secretary , with a testimonial from the brethren for his services for the past 23 years . In making the presentation the Worshipful Master spoke of the very efficient manner in which the duties of Secretary had been performed , and the length of time ( a quarter of a century ) during which they had had the benefit of Bro .
Hobbs ' s services . The testimonial consisted of a handsome Masonic je : wel and a purse . The jewel bore the following inscription : — " This jewel , with a purse containing fifty guineas , was presenteel to Bro . W . R . I lobbs by the brethren of the Alfred Lodge , No . 340 , on St . John ' s Day , 1878 , as a small token of esteem and appreciation of his services for a quaite-r of a century as Secretary . " Bre > . Hobbs
expressed his thanks in suitable terms for the kind compliment paid to him , and assureel the lodge that it was only increasing infirmities that induceel him to relinquish the office , but he hoped to be with them as often as possible . Bro . James Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B ., was then installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed in a very masterly manner by the retiring
Worshipful Master . The new Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers as follows : —F . W . Ansell , Immediate Past Master ; F . Ryman Hall , Senior Warden ; J . J . Hughes , Junior Warelen ; H . Houghton , Treasurer ; P . M . W . G . Emberlin , Secretary ; R . Payne , Assistant-Secretary ; W . E . Knowlcs , Senior Deacon ; J . M . Dormer , Junior Deacon ; Senior Master of Ceremonies , A . Wheeler ;
Junior ditto , J . H . Robson ; Organist , W . R . Bowden ; Inner Guard , T . Eley ; Stewards , E . Horn and S . Harris ; Tyler , W . Stephens ; Assistant-Tyler , G . Norwooef . On the proposition of the Secretary ( Bro . Emberlin ) , secondeel by the Worshipful Master , it was resolved that a Past-Master ' s jewel should be presented at the next meeting to Bro . Ansell , in recognition of his services to the lodge . At the termination of the business , the anniversary banquet
was held in the hall , the new Worshipful Master occupying the chair , anel discharging the duties with much genial ability . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , and several excellent speeches were delivered . About 40 brethren , including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , sat down . The banquet , which was of a very recherche character , was well served , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
SWINDON . —Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation ( No . 355 ) . —On Friday , the 27 th ult ., the annual festival of St . | ohn was celebrated b y the above lodge at the Masonic Hall , Victoria-street . A large number of brethren attended the lodge to take part in the installa-, tion of Bro . William Jenkins , the W . M . elect , The customary preliminary business having heen gone through
Bro . Jenkins was regularly installed in the chair of K . S . ; and he then having invested the late W . M ., Bro . J . Campbell Maclean , P . G . J . D ,, Wilts , as the I . P . M ., the loving cup was passed round in a massive crystal goblet , handsomely engraved with Masonic devices , and the health of the newly-installed W . M . was duly honoured . The following brethren were next invested as the officers of the
loelge for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . E . J . Hollings , as S . W . ; J . Green , J . W . ; H . Bevir , S . D . ; J . Bryant , J . D . ; Rev . A . Law , Chaplain ; Geo . Whitcheael , Organist ; B . Coibron , I . G . ; J . Savory , Tyler . The indefatigable Trea , surer , W . Bro . John Chandler , P . G . D . C , Wilts , having been re-elected , and the likewise energetic Secretary , W , Bro . Joseph J . New , having been re-appointed , both
zealous and experience Past Masters , they were again invested with the badges of their respective offices . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by the late I . P . M ,, W , Bro . T . E . Liddiard , P . G . S . B . Wilts , who acted as the In , stalling Master . The meeting was well supported by the former Past Masters and officers of the loelge , amongst those present being W . Bros . John Toomer , P . S . G . W .
Wilts ; W . H . C . Tombs , P . G . D . England , and P . G . Sec . Wilt *; W . W . Affleck , P . G . A . P ., Wilts ; W . E . R . Ing , P . P . S . G . W ., Wilts ; W . R . Bradford , P . P . G . Treas ., Wilts ; W . R . Tarrant , P . P . G . D . C , Wilts ; W . Alf . Plummer , P . P . G . A . D . C , Wilts ; W . J . Godwin , P . P . G . S . D ., Wilts ; and as visitors , the W . M . the I . P . M . anel the Sec . of the Gooch Lodge , No . 1295 ; W . Wm . H . Ludgate , and Jos . Goudge , also F . C Kent , S . W ., and Thos . Turner , J . W . ;
W . J . C Milbourne , P . D . J . G . W ., Egypt . The brethren adjourned to the Goddarel Arms , where about forty sat down to an excellent banquet , the newly . installed Master presiding . The first toast from the chair was received with the usual feelings of loyalty , the brethren singing " God save the Queen , " and after the next to the M . W . Granel Master , that of" God bless the Piince of Wales j " the subs equent toasts being also duly given and responded to , and