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the chair , announced to the lodge that he had appointed Bro . Rev . W . S . Pratt as Chaplain n ? the lodge , and he proceeded to invest him vvith the collar and jewel of his high office . The report from the Committee of the recent ball was read , and a profit of £ 4 1 is . gd . declared in favour of the Mason c Charities . After other formal business , the

lodge was closed . The brethren then retired to the Imperial Hotel , where Mrs . Stansfield had prepared a suitable repast . The usual loyal and Masonic leasts were honoured ; and "The Health of the W . M . " vvas proposed by Bro . G . Tortell , S . W ., and specially honoured on this—the occasion of his birthday .

HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 764 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 17 th ult ., when a very large number of brethren assembled , amongst others being Bros . H . B . Olsen , W . M . ; J . F . Wilson , I . P . M . ; H . Lamb , S . W . ; G . T . Reay , J . VV . ; E . Clennett , S . D . ; T . H . Simpson , J . D . ; VV . Hodge , Sec ; Col . Cameron , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . D . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; E . Hudson ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; C . S . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . Baumann , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; W . Mayson , P . M . ; and 1 . Stonehouse , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Horsley , P . P . S . G . W . ; M . Harrison , P . M . j F . H . Bennett , P . P . G . D . ; R . W . Simpson , P . J . G . D . ; and J . H . lackson , P . P . G . D .

Tbe business of the evening vvas to raise to the Third Degree Bro . W . B . Foxton , which ceremony was performed by theW . M . in a very careful and impressive manner , after which , on the closing of the lodge , the secret of such a large gathering was explained by Bro . Cameron rising , and , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presenting the W . M . with a handsomely-designed solid silver cradle , on the

occasion of the birth ot a Lewis during his Mastership and in the Queen ' s Jubilee year . In ^ making the presentatation , which vvas quite unexpected on the part of the W . M ., Bro . Col . Cameron , said It must be very gratifying to the Queen that her subjects united so universally to celebrate her Jubilee last year . The ceremony at Westminster Abbey vvas one that vvould

for ever remain in the memory of those vvho were present , as it was the undoubted proof of their affection and loyalty to her Majesty . There had also been some local events connected with the celebration of considerable interest to the town . Among others vvas the laying the foundationstone of their municipal building with Masonic honours , a ceremony but seldom witnessed , as it vvas a very unusual

thing for permission to be given for Masons to met before the public . But permission was given , and given readily , and he ( Bro . Cameron ) , in his position as Chairman of trie Commissioners , and as a Past Warden of the province , had the honour to lay the stone . The success of the arrangements , which were carried out in a very admirable manner , were mainly owing to the attention paid to the details by

Bro . Olsen , vvith the assistance of the sister lodge , Stranton . Bro . Olsen had also identified himself vvith the Masonic Charities , and , as witnessed that evening , had been very proficient in the work of the lodge . These vvere qualities which raised him very high in their esteem . But , beside these , during his year of Mastership a very interesting event had occurred in his family circle , a son being born on

the very day on vvhich the foundation-stone vvas laid , vvhich prompted the brethren to avail themselves of the opportunity of testifying their high esteem of him as a man , as a Mason , and as a Master . It had been decided by members of the lodge to celebrate the event which he had just alluded to by presenting Bro . Olsen with a silver cradle . He had been asked to make the presentation , and had

considerable pleasure in so doing . Ihe money was subscribed voluntarily , and no systematic canvass had been made . Bro . Cameron then presented the cradle to Bro . Olsen . Bro . Hans B . Olsen , W . M ., in reply , remarked that to say that he was very much surprised vvould not express his feelings at that moment , and , to adopt a very common expression— "You might knock me down with a feather . "

When he came to the lodge that evening he was surprised to see so many brethren present , but now he knew the reason . After the very flattering remarks vvhich had been made , and vvhich vvere totally undeserved , he felt that he WBS unable to do more than simply thank them . He took a deep interest in the lodge , and vvould continue to do all in his power to promote its prosperity , as well as Masonry

at large . He was exceedingly obliged to Bro . Cameron for his kindly remarks , and could assure him and the brethren that he received the present in the same spirit in vvhich it was offered . He would only add that if his son should grow up to manhood , he vvould esteem it an honour to tell him how it vvas that the cradle came into their family . The brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial

supper , presided over by the VV . M . After the usual loyal toasts had been given and duly honoured , the W . M . proposed "The Health of the Newlyraised Brother" in very cordial terms , and expressed the great pleasure he felt in welcoming to the Masonic body one whom he had long known and esteemed . Bro . Foxton , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren

for the honour done him , and , in a very humorous speech , referring to the long and intimate friendship vvhich had existed between the W . M . and himself , now deepened by closer ties , felt that , being fully entered on the Masonic roll , he would do all he possibly could to perform his duty as a Mason , and faithfully serve in any position allotted to him .

Bro . C S . Lane , P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in a brief and effective speech . The toast was drunk to heartily , and Bro . Olsen , W . M ., responded , thanking the brethren for their hearty support and co-operation , and assured them that at all times he vvould use his best endeavours to carry out the principles of the Order , and secure the harmony and prosperity of

the lodge . He would remind them that , as representing the Province of Durham , he vvas serving as Steward for the Centenary Festival ot the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be held in May , and that he would be supported by four other brethren of their Iodge , vvho also vvere going as Stewards on that occasion , one of whom vvas the brother

whom he had raised that evening , Bro . Foxton , who had thus early in his Masonic life shown his interest by his desire to know something of and qualifying himself as a Life Governor of one of our Charities . He should be glad to receive , and no doubt existed in his mind but that he vvould have their assistance and support towards such a very excellent and deserving object .

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The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " of whom be was pleased to see such a good number around him , and whilst they gave them a very hearty welcome he could not , as time vvas passing rapidly , ask them all to respond , but vvould name Bro . J . Horsley , of St . Helen's Lodge , Bro . R . W . Simpson , of Stranton Lodge , and Bro . lackson , ol the Philanthropy Lodge , to vvhich each of those

brethren suitably responded . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening vvas spent , the proceedings being enlivened by some excellent music and singing , under the leadership of Bro . Hurworth , the Organist to the Iodge . The cradle bears the following inscription : "Presented

to Brother Hans B . Olsen , W . M ., by brethren of Harbour of Refuge Lodge , No . 764 , in commemoration ot the birth of a 'Lewis' and the Queen ' s Jubilee , 1 S 87 . " Bros . Sinclair , P . M ., and Baumann , P . M ., acted as Secretary and Treasurer to the Presentation Committee , and by their exertions the whole of the proceedings vvere a great success .

BROUGHTON . —St . Thomas Lodge ( No . 992 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Griffin Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . A . Grice , in the chair , supported by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . There vvere three candidates , who vvere initiated respectively by Bros . A . Grice , W . M . ; Hollier , P . M . ; and Suthern , P . M ., P . P . G . Dir . of Cer . As this was the first meeting after the installation , the VV .

Master is to be congratulated upon such a commencement , and we sincerely wish him every success during his year of office . There vvas a good attendance of officers and brethren , who , after the labour was ended , adjourned to the festive board , vvhen a very happy evening vvas spent . The usual loyal and other toasts vvere given and responded to vvith hearty goodwill .

MANCHESTER . —Strangeways Lodge ( No . 1219 ) . — The installation of Bro . W . B . Russell took place at the Old Boar ' s Head , Corporation-street , on Wednesday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . H . Slatter , VV . M . ; VV . Willis , I . P . M . ; W . B . Russell , S . W . j Wm . Williams , J . W . j W . T . Schofield , P . M ., Treas . ; R . D . Callison , J . D . ; W . VV . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; Jas .

Andrew , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . D . Callison , I . G . ; J . Rogers , P . M . ; J . Savage , J . B . Bradshaw , H . Barnes , F . Warburton , W . Baron , J . N . Haslam , VV . O . Wilkinson , J . McConnell , A . H . Battye , J . Govvley , W . Platt , H . G . Williams , G . Grimes , R . Acomb , G . Barlow , B . Whitman , D . Baxter , and J . Robinson . Visitors : Bros . E . L . Irving , W . M . 1170 , P . G . Stwd . ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G .

Stwd . ; R . Caldwell , P . M . 1011 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; E . G Simpson , W . M . 2144 , P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; M . Thomas , W . M . 204 ; A . Grice , W . M . 992 ; W . Byway , P . M . 16 33 ; W . H . Whittington , P . M . 78 ; S . Dawson , S . W . ion ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec . 1030 ; E . Nathan , P . M . 179 S ; W . A . Doherty , 2144 ; W . Boden , Sec . 15 SS ; VV . O . Wilkinson , and T . Stopford , S . W . 1077 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the

previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot vvas taken and announced favourable to Messrs . W . J . Morgan and J . Jackson . They were both subsequently initiated by the VV . M . As . previously arranged , Bro . W . T . Schofield , P . M ., occupied the chair of K . S . for the purpose of installing Bro . W . B . Russell . Bro . Russell vvas presented and installed , proclaimed , and saluted . The following brethren vvere appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year by Bro . W . W . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . : Bios . W .

Williams , S . W . ; R . Hughes , J . W . j T . W . Schofield , P . M ., Treas . ; W . VV . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; R . D . Callison , S . D . ; J . W . Callison . J . D . ; C J . Schofield , P . M ., D . C ; J . Savage , I . G . ; and Robinson , Bradshaw , Warburton , and Baron , Stewards . The ceremony concluded with Ihe usual addresses , and vvhen " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed , the lodge vvas closed .

A capital banquet , prepared by , and served under the superintendence of , Mrs . Stopford , vvas partaken of by the brethren , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere proposed by the W . M . and drunk by the brethren . Bros . R . Caldwell , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., and E . G . Simpson , W . M . 2144 , P . G . U . Cheshire , responded for "The Provincial Grand Officers . "

Bro . VV . W . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing said he felt sure from having carefully watched Bro . Russell during the time he had served the various offices , that he had the welfare of his lodge at heart , and would do his utmost to promote its interests and prosperity . They had witnessed him ascend to his present exalted position from the lowest ruck of the

ladder , and were fully convinced he would perforin his duties of W . M . with the same zeal as he had done the subordinate offices . They all highly respected their W . M ., and necessaril y had learned to love him . The visiting brethren might think this vvas excess of adulation on his ( Bro . Dawson's ) part , but he assured them that such vvere the feelings of every member of the Strangeways Lodge , and

he therefore felt great pleasure in asking all present to rise and drink to the health of Bro . Russell , and wish hiin a happy and prosperous year of office . ' 1 he brethren readily complied with this request , and Bro . Russell , in reply , after thanking Bro . Dawson and the brethren , said he vvould endeavour to merit their appreciation , and do his utmost to promote good feeling and

harmony amongst them . During a period of ioyearshehad never received anything but kindness from the members of the Strangeways Lodge . He had served under seven W . Masters during the 10 years , and he said it with pride and without egotism that he had endeavoured to perform every office vvith credit , and had only been absent from the lodge meetings on three occasions . He had entered the lodge ,

figuratively speaking , poor and penniless , but was now made wealthy through the occupancy cf the W . M . 's chair , which he hoped he should fill with satisfaction to them all and credit to himself . If he spoke for an hour he could not say more than in simple but sincere language— "Brethren , I thank you . " Bro . J . Andrew , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., proposed "The

Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Slatter , " in felicitous terms , and the brethren drank it vvith enthusiasm , after vvhich Bro . Slatter replied in appropriate language . " The Visitors " vvas proposed by the W . M ., Bro . Russell , and duly responded to . Several other toasts were honoured , and the evening's enjoyment vvas much enhanced by some excellent glees and

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solos from Bros . Robinson , Baron , Wilkinson , and W . Smith . We had almost omitted to mention that the W . M . inaugurated his presidency of the lodge by presenting new gauntlets and collars for the three chairs , and a vote of thanks was deservedly awarded for his kindness . The gauntlets and collars were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

WIGAN .-Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall , King-street . Present : Bros . J . Browne , W . M . ; H . Boucher , S . W . ; H . Riddlesworth , J . VV . ; J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Wm . Rigby , Sec . ; Wm . Holt , S . D . ; R . P . White , J . D . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., D . C ; Thos . KnowlesI . G . j C . Cronshaw ,

, Stwd . ; A . Swalwell , Tyler ; W . Johnson , P . M . ; R . B . Seddon , P . M . ; C E . Beazer , P . M . ; R . Bettey , P . M . ; A . H . Crossley , P . M . ; A . Crosston , R . O . Burland , W . Taberner , and ethers . After the lodge had been opened , the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for two candidates for initiation , the lodge vvas closed .

BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The meeting vvas of unusual importance owing to its being the first held since the decoration of the Temple , vvhich has been done at the expense cf Bro . T . W . Embleton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . There vvas a large attendance of brethren and visitors , the

former including Bros . E . J . Massie , W . M . ; A . W . Gration , S . W . ; C W . Fincken , J . W . ; W . H . Tallents , Sec ; W . Senior , S . D . ; J . Cheatter , J . D . ; C F . Seward , D . C ; W . J . Frankland , l . G . ; B . Smith , Past S . W ., and J . H . Smith , Stwds ; J . H . Gration , P . M ., P . P . G . lreas . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M . ; W . J . Lovvrence , P . M . ; VV . R . Massie , P . M . ; and many others . Among

Ihe visitors were Bros . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec ; S . Slack , P . P . G . D . of C , P . M . 904 ; G . Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; E . Billington , W . M . 1462 ; H . Field , P . M . 1462 ; and others . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . J . Massie , W . M . After the confirmation of the minutes the VV . M ., in the

name of the brethren , thanked Bro , Embleton for so handsomely defraying the cost of beautifying the Temple , in addition to taking an active interest in the progress of the work . Bro . Embleton , in replying , said it the work satisfied the brethren and added to their comfort and pleasure he should be fully repaid . The W . M . then presented Bro . Senior vvith " Gould ' s History of Freemasonry , "

handsomely bound , as a mark of the brethren ' s appreciation of his great and successful labours in connection with the adaptation of the Hall for Masonic purposes , and in gratuitously designing and superintending the decoration . Bro . Senior expressed his surprise at being made the recipient of such a beautiful present , which he assured the brethren would be highly treasured by him . As for his

vvork , it had been a labour of love . The ceremony of installing Bro . C . F . Seward was then proceeded with , Bio . W . R . Massie acting as Installing Master . Soon after Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., Prov . Grand Master , entered the lodge , and at the conclusion of the ceremony complimented Bro . W . R . Massie on the very efficient manner in which he had conducted it . He also thanked Bro . E . I ,

Massie for the great zeal and success vvith vvhich he had presided over the affairs of the lodge during the past year . He reminded the brethren that that vvas the centenary year of the Masonic Orphanage for Girls , and ventured to hope that the Province of West Yorkshire vvould do its utmost for this deserving Charity during the current year . The officers invested by Bros . Seward , W . M ., were : Bros .

C . W . Fincken , S . VV . ; W . Senior , J . W . ; T . W . Embleton , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; , W . J . Frankland , Sec ; j . Cheatter , S . D . ; J . S . Ingall , J . D . ; B . Smith , D . C ; H . Fountain , Org . ; C . Lingard , l . G . ; J . H . Smith and F . C Browne , Stwds . ; and T . Rogers , Tyler . Bros . J . H . Gration , P . M ., and E . j . Massie , I . P . M ., were respectively elected to the posts of Charity Steward and Almoner . Before closing the lodge Bro . Seward , W . M .,

presented on behalf of the lodge to Bro . E . J . Massie a Past Master ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , as a token of their high appreciation of his work during the past year . Bro . Massie suitably replied . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous repast , served in excellent style by Bto . Rogers , under the supervision of Bros . J . H . Smith and F . C Browne , Stewards .

PRIZING TON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., Bro . Lowden , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his ofiicers . The minutes vvere read and confirmed , andone candidate was balloted for andinitiated . One passed to the Second Degree . One candidate proposed , and two joining members . The following also signed the

attendance book : Bros . J . I . Lace , I . P . M ., P . G . Stwd . j J . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; B . Craig , P . M . ; J . Routledge , J . Wilkinson , VV . J . Harvey , T . Lovvrey , J . Gordon , A . Cross , H . Hartley , J . Wakefield , j . C Cornish , W . Simon , and others . With other general business the lodge was closed , and a pleasant hour vvas spent in the refreshment hall .

GUERNSEY . —Fidelis Lodge ( No . 1809 ) . —The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . M . F . Brouard , tcok place on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple . Previous to the ceremony Bro . W . Newbury , VV . M ., opened the lodge , and Mr . Ogier was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Garland was raised as M . M ., the ceremony being most impressively performed by the clever young ;

W . M ., the brethren chanting an appropriate ode ; Bro . Barnes , W . M . of Loyalty Lodge , piesiding at the organ . About 20 Past Masters were present to form the Board of Installed Masters , including Bros . Weysom , Lindsay , Le Page , Peek , Parsons , Pethers , Bohn , 243 ; A . C Quick ,

Smythson , Thorne , Courtenay , Lovell , W . M . ot 168 ) Wilkins , W . M . 84 ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R ., P . P . G . D . C Suffolk ; Rev . G . P . U . Pickering , P . M . 175 , P . P . G . Chap . Hants ; Blight , Palmer , and LelRay , of 1809 . Besides this large array of the " Patres Conscript ) , " the officers ot 243 and 168 attended in regalia , and there vvas a large