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to the newly-raised brethren . Thc W . M ., W . C . Rowe then proposed , and W . Bro . B . Robinson , P . M ., seconded that the usual annual ball take place as early as convenien , in February the date to be decided at thc next regular meeting , and thc surplus funds , after paying expenses , to be handed over to the Masonic Charity Funds , the Secretary to issue a circular to the members in order to ascertain thc
number that would support thc same , thc fee to be fifteen rupees to admit one gentleman and two ladies , and single tickets to admit one gentleman only ten rupees each . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th Jan ., thc proceedings of which up to the adjournment to the banquet were given in our last week's number . On the removal of the cloth Wor . Bro . G . R . Henderson ,
VV . M ., proposed " Thc Health of thc Queen and the Craft , " which was heartily responded to . The band played the "National Anthem . " The W . M . then proposed "The Health of our Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which was drunk to with the usual Masonic enthusiasm . The band played " God bless the Prince of Wales . " Wor . Bro . G . ' R . Henderson then asked thc brethren to join him
in drinking to thc next toast , which was that of " The Pro Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Most Worshipful Grand Masters cf Scotland and Ireland . " Hearty response . 'Ihe bamplayed " Britannia , the Pride of the Ocean . " The W . VT . then rose and said : W . Sirs and brethren , tbe next toast 1 ask you to join me in is that of our D G . Master , thc Hon .
James Gibbs , his Deputy , and his officers , who Ire was pleased to say have favoured the lodge with their coming this evening , and he assured thc D . G . M . it gave the brethren very great pleasure to have him and his officers amongst us on an occasion like the present , the announcement of which elicited the applause of all present . Thc band played the air of the " Fine Old English Gentleman . "
The D . G . M ., the Hon . James Gibbs , on rising to return thanks was greatly applauded . He said that it gave him great pleasure in being able to be present with his D . G . Officers to pay his official visit on such a night as thc present one , more especially so because he found the brethren of the lodge worked so harmoniously and happily together , as he expected they would do , and it also gave him the
opportunity of witnessing the able way in which the retiring Master had carried out the installation ceremony ; and said he always endeavoured to pay each lodge in his district an official visit once a year , and hoped that the next time he came to Concord he should fine ! the lodge in the same prosperous condition as it was in now . Thc VV . M . th : n said : Brethren , there is another toast I must now ask you
to join me in , and that is " ' 1 he Health of the M . W . G . M . of Scottish Freemasonry in India , M . W . Bro . Moreland . " 1 need hardly say that we all regret his inability to attend here to-night , also that of his deputy , and as our D . G . M . has informed you he ( Rt . Wor . Bro . Balfour ) had to attend with the Grand Lodge of Scotland at one of thc installations under their own banner . This was received
with enthusiasm , the band playing " Thc Blue Bells of Scotland . " The D . G . Master then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in a toast that I know you will all respond to very heartily . It is that of your " VV . M ., Bro . G . It . Henderson . " Vou all know him so well that I need not repeal to you his many good qualities , you have had experience of his excellent working in former years , or you
would not have elected him to the post he now holds this evening ; but I must say , that I like to see the Wardens elected to thc post which I think it is the duty of every Mason to aspire to , but as there arc cases where the Wardens do not caie to be elected to the Mastership of a lodge , as is the case here in Concord to-night , great care ought to be taken in the selection of brethren for Wardens , that
are able and willing to rtlieve a Master of his duties after he has serveel his year of office , as a Master of the lodgeof which he was a member , as he ( the D . G . M . ) advocated promotion , and was pleased to see brethren rising to that high position in the Craft , and other degrees with which he was connected in Masonry . Band played , " Come let us be happy together . " VV . Bro . Henderson then rose ,
amid loud applause , and said : Right VV . Sir , VV . Sirs , and brethren , I thank you Right VV . Sir for the very kind way you have put the toast of my health before the brethren , and for the hearty way in which . thcy have responded to the same . I assure you all brethren , I shall endeavour to keep up the high slanding this lodge has held in this district , and I may say wherever her name is mentioned , and I
will still try to merit that good name which thc R . W . D . G . M . has just given mc . With reference to the advice he has given you , as regards the Wardens aspiring to the high position of Master , I must say that I quite agree with him , brethren , that Wardens ought to work themselves up so as to enable a Master , alter he has done a year of hard work to retire on his laurels , and give way
to younger brothers to take the place of the veterans , ane ] I should have been pleased had one cf the Past Wardens of the ledge been standing here in my place to-ni _ jht , but as none of them would be persuaded to take the post o [ course , it fell to the lot of one of the Past Ma-ters , and as the I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe , had been appointed to
thc Mastership of his mother lodge , Truth , No . 944 , E . G ., of course he could not hold the Mastership of the ' two lodges for the year , and as he had no opticn but to be elected , he would do the best he could for the lodge which he had the honour to rule over , and all he asked was the support of the brethren , and the hearty co-operation of his officers , for with the assistance of the Past Masters
he had made a very careful selection , and hoped that the choice he had made would be beneficial to thc lodge . Thanking them again for the kind way they had received the toast of his health , he resumed his scat , and the band struck up " For he ' s a Jolly Good Fellow . " The W . M . then said : The ncxttoast I wish to bring before your notice is that ofthe "P . M . ' s , " and in so doing I shall couple with it Ihe name of your I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . VV . C . Rowe ,
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who has also been the Installing Master this evening . You have all , I am sure , been much pleased with the admirable way he has carried out that work this evening ; not onl y has he performed his work well to-night , but throughout the whole year of his office , and at our next meeting I hope to be able to give him a more substantial proof of our good wishes . Band played " Cheer , Boys , Cheer . "
Wor . Bros . Rowe and Robinson , the two Past Masters present , then rose , amid thc applause of the brethren . Wor . Bro . Rowe said , on behalf of the P . M . 's he begged to thank the W . M . and brethren for the kind way they had received the toast of their health , and that they ( the P . M . ' s ) were ever ready to do what they could for the good of the lodge , and always willing to render any assistance that lay in
their power , and as regarded himself , he could assure thc brethren he had always felt a pleasure in carrying out the work that had been entrusted to him during the year , and would still try to merit the high eulogies that had been passed on him that evening , and thc only thing he coveted in recognition of his past services to the lodge was the good wishes of the brethren , and that he could see
by the way they had responded to the propositions of their VV ; rshipfnl Master he had , and he hoped Lodge Concord would ' s'ill continue to flourish . Band played " Happy are we to-night , Boys . " W . M . then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in a toast which is always well received in this lodge , it is that of " The Visitors , " and in doing so I shall couple with it thc name of Wor . Bro . Barrow and
Wor . Bro . McKenzie . I need hardly say how pleased all the members of this lodge are to receive visitors , both at their working upstairs and at their festive bosrd , especially on the present occasion , and he could assure them of a hearty welcome whenever it was ' their pleasure to favour the lodge with a visit . I have coupled the names of Wor . Bro . Barrow and Wor . Bro . McKenzie with this toast
because I am sure they are very much esteemed by J ' ou all , and because they have alwajs come forward to assist us at any time we may have required help . The band played , " 'Tis our duty to help one another . " Wor . Bros . Barrow and McKenzie then rose , amid the applause of thc brethren . Wor . Bro . Barrow said that he must thank the W . M . and brethren for tSeir very kind
response to thc toast which the W . M . had just put before them , and for the cordial way they had received the same , and he could assure them one and all appreciated the kindness they always receive whenever they attend a meeting of Lodge Concord , and was sure , as their I . P . M ., Wor . Bro , Rowe , had told them up in the lodge , " the principle illustrated by the name of Lodge Concord" had
been carried out to the letter , and was also sure in so saying he reciprocated thc feelings of all the visitors present . Wor . Uro . McKenzie then said he quite concurred with all Wor . Bro . Barrow had said , and that he always felt great pleasure in attending the meetings of Concord , as the working of the lodge was second to none , and whenever any visitor might come he could always find some
instructive work going on , and he was sure this would not be his last visit if spared , and thanked all for the kind way they had received the visitors on this and many other occasions . Band played " Life let us cherish . " The W . M . then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in drinking to the health of those that have entered into new duties tonight , also to those who have done such good service to
thc lodge during the past year—I mean the newlv-appointed officers , and those officers that have so faithfully served the lodge in thc offices they were entrusted with by your I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . Rowe , during thc past year . I did not think , brethren , it was requisite for me to make two separate toasts of the present and past efficers , because so many of thc past officers arc the present ones for the
ensuing year . My advice to you who have entered on your duties to-night is to attend to your special parts , and be punctual in your attendance , as I may tell you that it is impossible for a Master to carry out his work in that efficient way unless he has thc assistance of his officers . Bro . O . Tomlinson , S . W ., rose and said : Wor . Sir , Wor . Sir , and brethren , on behalf of myself and brother officers
newly appointed to-night I beg to return sincere thanks for the honours conferred on us this evening , and also for the kind manner iu which you have drunk to our health and future success . I beg especially to thank you for myself , for I must submit I have been especially honoured in being appointed to the office I now hold , and I assure you all , brethren , I shall use my best endeavours to merit your
approbation , and for my brother officers 1 must say I feel sure they will all do their best in assisting to maintain thc high standard of working that this good old lodge is noted for . Bro . J . Spiers , J . W ., also said he would endeavour to merit the oilice thc VV . M . had appointed him to , and assist in keeping up the name t .-f the lodge , and thanked them
all for the kind way they had received thc toast of their ( the present officers' ) health . Tlie band p ' aycri " Auld Lang Syne . " Tlur rest of thc evening was spent in singinw many good songs , amongst which was Bro . F . Burelctt's noted song , " Noah ' s Ark , " which is always received with great applause , and at 11 . 20 p . m . the VV . M . closed , after giving the usual last toast .
ROTHERHAM . —The Phoenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —The brethren of this prosperous lodge held their anniversary meeting at the Ship Hotel , Rotherham , on thc evening of Thursday , the 24 th of February . Bro . John Fawcett , W . M ., opened thc lodge , when the minutes of an emergency , as well as of the last regular lodge , were read and confirmed ; after which Bro . Oxley , P . M .,
and P . P . G . R . West Yorks , very ably installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . Clement Hamil Pecrot ( who is a Past Master oi his lodge ) . The customary homage having been paid , Bro . Perrot appointed as his officers : —Bros . John Fawcett , I . P . M . ; Benjamin Saville , S . W . ; Henry J . Bingham , J . W . ; Thomas W . Roome , Secretary ; J . W . Wrag , S . D . ; Charles Harvey , J . D . ; and Wilfrid Badger , I . G . Letters of apology were read from Bros . Thomas William Tew ,
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Deputy P . G . M . West Yorks ; Henry Smith , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Rev . A . W . Hamilton , W . M . 139 , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; and William Short , P . M . 139 , Past Prov . G . D . Apologies were also received from Bros . Henry Seebohm and John Francis Moss , Past Masters of Lodge 296 , & c . Bro . Walter Charles Smith , P . M ., proposed Bro . James G . Needham , P . M ., as Almoner , and he was elected . Hearty
good wishes were presented by officers representing Lodges 108 , 139 , 241 , 29 6 , and 1239 . The brethren afterwards dined together , under the presidency of Bro . Perrot , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were accompanied by Masonic hor ours . Bro . Fawcett gave the toast of " The Health of thc Worshipful Master , " which was eloquently responded to by Bro .
Perrot , who proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " in reply to which Bro . Ecroyd , W . M . 296 , thanked the Worshipful Master and his officers for the kind reception the visiting brethren had received , and for the sumptuous banquet they had partaken of . The toast of " The Officers of the Phcenix Lodge " was responded to by Bro . Wilfrid Badger , I . G ., in a neat Masonic speech , which shows that , although
young in years and but newly fledged as a Master Ma . son , he may be expected to fill thc various offices of his lodge with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . His appointment , together with the other appointments made that evening , augurs well for the future pros - perity of thc Phoenix Lodge . The Worshipful Master supplemented his address to his officers by calling
attention to the historical and artistic record of the Installation of the Prince of Wales , which is now being engraved , and by recommending those brethren of his lodge who were present on that most memorable occasion to send their cartes at once to Bro . Edward James Harty , No . 213 , Regent-street , London , so that their portraits may be included in the engraving . The Worshipful Master further
called attention to a circular he had just received from Bro . Captain Lathbury , the Secretary of the London Masonic Club , and suggested that those of the brethren who desire to join should send in their applications prior to the ist of March , when the next ballot will . be taken . In reference to this club , Bro . Marsh ( solicitor ) , an old and much respected member of the Rotherham Lodge , asked that
further information should be given as to the liability of members joining this club before he could advise his brethren to become subscribers . Bro . Henry Ecroyd ( of Sheffield ) replied that the application forms issued by the Secretary distinctly stated that the club , being proprietary , " members incurred no liability whatever beyond their subscriptions . " Bro . Marsh was , however , of opinion that
proprietary clubs are , as a rule , unsafe adventures ; and he still desires more certain information regarding the constitution of this club before he will give it his support . As the scruples of Bro . Marsh are doubtless sh » red by others , it would be well if the worthy Secretary would kindly satisfy these scruples ( as doubtless he can ) , and hus insure the heaity co-operation of country
Freemasons in the successful management of this much needed club . During the evening songs were given by Bros . Ridal , Mason , Badger , and others , the accompaniments being played by Bro . Harvey , J . D . Amongst the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . John Cobham , P . M . of the Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 , Liverpool ; Thomas Jefferson ,
S . W . of the London Lodge , No . 108 , London j iWilliam Jcrvii , S . W ., and John Arthur Binney , of the Britannia Lodge , No . 139 , Sheffield ; Henry Ecroyd , VV . M ., and John Ridal , S . W ., of the Royal Brunswick , No . 296 , Sheffield ; William White , W . M ., and Samuel Bramhall Ellis , S . W ., of the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1219 , Sheffiel d .
INSTRUCTION . PERCY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 45 ) . —The resuscitation of this lodge took place at Bro . Fysh ' s , Southgate-road , on Saturday last . A very large number of brethren attended for the purpose of assisting at the rehearsal of the consecration and installation
ceremonies by Bro . J . lerry . The ceremonies were rendered in that faultless manner for which Bro . Terry has long been famous , and elicited the warmest marks of approbation Irom the assembled brethren , Bro . Whaley , 813 , conducted the musical parts . Bro . Heath , P . M . and Sec . 198 , having been installed , appointed his officers as follows : — Bros . Cooper , S . W . ; Main , J . W . ; Halford , Treas . :
Killick , Sec . ; Pearcy , S . D . ; Stock , J . D . ; and Saul , I . G ., which important office he had filled the whole evening with his well-known zeal and ability . Sixty new members were elected . A vote of thanks [ unanimously accorded to Bro . Terry was duly acknowledged . Bro . Cooper was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge closed . Nearly forty of the members sat down to supper ,
at which Bro . Heath presided . After the usual loyal toasts , that of "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Terry . The VV . M ., in response , said that he felt the greatest gratification at being present and satisfaction at the prospects of the lodge , which he said was one of the oldest , and had in past times afforded instruction to many who had made a name in Masonry . "The Percy Lodge of Instruction , "
coupled with tho name of Bro . Pearcy , the newly-appointed Preceptor , was duly acknowledged , and that of "Thc Offices " by the Treasurer and Secretary . The name of Bro . Terry was received with acclamations of pleasure , who said that it was a particular pleasure to him to assist at the resuscitation of thc lodge , for in it he had received some of his first instruction in Masonry , and that for several
years he had been a constant attendant , also that it was in this lodge he had first worked the Fifteen Sections ; and amongst Ihe members he numbered some of his dearest personal friends , and that he would attend as often as possible to aid and instruct the officers in their duties , and
hoped that the mother lodge would be proud of their newly-resuscitated offspring , and would aid and encourage them in the future more than they had done in the past . Bros . Hook , Read , Milord , and several other brethren added to the harmony of the evening by singing some excellent songs .
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to the newly-raised brethren . Thc W . M ., W . C . Rowe then proposed , and W . Bro . B . Robinson , P . M ., seconded that the usual annual ball take place as early as convenien , in February the date to be decided at thc next regular meeting , and thc surplus funds , after paying expenses , to be handed over to the Masonic Charity Funds , the Secretary to issue a circular to the members in order to ascertain thc
number that would support thc same , thc fee to be fifteen rupees to admit one gentleman and two ladies , and single tickets to admit one gentleman only ten rupees each . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th Jan ., thc proceedings of which up to the adjournment to the banquet were given in our last week's number . On the removal of the cloth Wor . Bro . G . R . Henderson ,
VV . M ., proposed " Thc Health of thc Queen and the Craft , " which was heartily responded to . The band played the "National Anthem . " The W . M . then proposed "The Health of our Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which was drunk to with the usual Masonic enthusiasm . The band played " God bless the Prince of Wales . " Wor . Bro . G . ' R . Henderson then asked thc brethren to join him
in drinking to thc next toast , which was that of " The Pro Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Most Worshipful Grand Masters cf Scotland and Ireland . " Hearty response . 'Ihe bamplayed " Britannia , the Pride of the Ocean . " The W . VT . then rose and said : W . Sirs and brethren , tbe next toast 1 ask you to join me in is that of our D G . Master , thc Hon .
James Gibbs , his Deputy , and his officers , who Ire was pleased to say have favoured the lodge with their coming this evening , and he assured thc D . G . M . it gave the brethren very great pleasure to have him and his officers amongst us on an occasion like the present , the announcement of which elicited the applause of all present . Thc band played the air of the " Fine Old English Gentleman . "
The D . G . M ., the Hon . James Gibbs , on rising to return thanks was greatly applauded . He said that it gave him great pleasure in being able to be present with his D . G . Officers to pay his official visit on such a night as thc present one , more especially so because he found the brethren of the lodge worked so harmoniously and happily together , as he expected they would do , and it also gave him the
opportunity of witnessing the able way in which the retiring Master had carried out the installation ceremony ; and said he always endeavoured to pay each lodge in his district an official visit once a year , and hoped that the next time he came to Concord he should fine ! the lodge in the same prosperous condition as it was in now . Thc VV . M . th : n said : Brethren , there is another toast I must now ask you
to join me in , and that is " ' 1 he Health of the M . W . G . M . of Scottish Freemasonry in India , M . W . Bro . Moreland . " 1 need hardly say that we all regret his inability to attend here to-night , also that of his deputy , and as our D . G . M . has informed you he ( Rt . Wor . Bro . Balfour ) had to attend with the Grand Lodge of Scotland at one of thc installations under their own banner . This was received
with enthusiasm , the band playing " Thc Blue Bells of Scotland . " The D . G . Master then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in a toast that I know you will all respond to very heartily . It is that of your " VV . M ., Bro . G . It . Henderson . " Vou all know him so well that I need not repeal to you his many good qualities , you have had experience of his excellent working in former years , or you
would not have elected him to the post he now holds this evening ; but I must say , that I like to see the Wardens elected to thc post which I think it is the duty of every Mason to aspire to , but as there arc cases where the Wardens do not caie to be elected to the Mastership of a lodge , as is the case here in Concord to-night , great care ought to be taken in the selection of brethren for Wardens , that
are able and willing to rtlieve a Master of his duties after he has serveel his year of office , as a Master of the lodgeof which he was a member , as he ( the D . G . M . ) advocated promotion , and was pleased to see brethren rising to that high position in the Craft , and other degrees with which he was connected in Masonry . Band played , " Come let us be happy together . " VV . Bro . Henderson then rose ,
amid loud applause , and said : Right VV . Sir , VV . Sirs , and brethren , I thank you Right VV . Sir for the very kind way you have put the toast of my health before the brethren , and for the hearty way in which . thcy have responded to the same . I assure you all brethren , I shall endeavour to keep up the high slanding this lodge has held in this district , and I may say wherever her name is mentioned , and I
will still try to merit that good name which thc R . W . D . G . M . has just given mc . With reference to the advice he has given you , as regards the Wardens aspiring to the high position of Master , I must say that I quite agree with him , brethren , that Wardens ought to work themselves up so as to enable a Master , alter he has done a year of hard work to retire on his laurels , and give way
to younger brothers to take the place of the veterans , ane ] I should have been pleased had one cf the Past Wardens of the ledge been standing here in my place to-ni _ jht , but as none of them would be persuaded to take the post o [ course , it fell to the lot of one of the Past Ma-ters , and as the I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe , had been appointed to
thc Mastership of his mother lodge , Truth , No . 944 , E . G ., of course he could not hold the Mastership of the ' two lodges for the year , and as he had no opticn but to be elected , he would do the best he could for the lodge which he had the honour to rule over , and all he asked was the support of the brethren , and the hearty co-operation of his officers , for with the assistance of the Past Masters
he had made a very careful selection , and hoped that the choice he had made would be beneficial to thc lodge . Thanking them again for the kind way they had received the toast of his health , he resumed his scat , and the band struck up " For he ' s a Jolly Good Fellow . " The W . M . then said : The ncxttoast I wish to bring before your notice is that ofthe "P . M . ' s , " and in so doing I shall couple with it Ihe name of your I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . VV . C . Rowe ,
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who has also been the Installing Master this evening . You have all , I am sure , been much pleased with the admirable way he has carried out that work this evening ; not onl y has he performed his work well to-night , but throughout the whole year of his office , and at our next meeting I hope to be able to give him a more substantial proof of our good wishes . Band played " Cheer , Boys , Cheer . "
Wor . Bros . Rowe and Robinson , the two Past Masters present , then rose , amid thc applause of the brethren . Wor . Bro . Rowe said , on behalf of the P . M . 's he begged to thank the W . M . and brethren for the kind way they had received the toast of their health , and that they ( the P . M . ' s ) were ever ready to do what they could for the good of the lodge , and always willing to render any assistance that lay in
their power , and as regarded himself , he could assure thc brethren he had always felt a pleasure in carrying out the work that had been entrusted to him during the year , and would still try to merit the high eulogies that had been passed on him that evening , and thc only thing he coveted in recognition of his past services to the lodge was the good wishes of the brethren , and that he could see
by the way they had responded to the propositions of their VV ; rshipfnl Master he had , and he hoped Lodge Concord would ' s'ill continue to flourish . Band played " Happy are we to-night , Boys . " W . M . then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in a toast which is always well received in this lodge , it is that of " The Visitors , " and in doing so I shall couple with it thc name of Wor . Bro . Barrow and
Wor . Bro . McKenzie . I need hardly say how pleased all the members of this lodge are to receive visitors , both at their working upstairs and at their festive bosrd , especially on the present occasion , and he could assure them of a hearty welcome whenever it was ' their pleasure to favour the lodge with a visit . I have coupled the names of Wor . Bro . Barrow and Wor . Bro . McKenzie with this toast
because I am sure they are very much esteemed by J ' ou all , and because they have alwajs come forward to assist us at any time we may have required help . The band played , " 'Tis our duty to help one another . " Wor . Bros . Barrow and McKenzie then rose , amid the applause of thc brethren . Wor . Bro . Barrow said that he must thank the W . M . and brethren for tSeir very kind
response to thc toast which the W . M . had just put before them , and for the cordial way they had received the same , and he could assure them one and all appreciated the kindness they always receive whenever they attend a meeting of Lodge Concord , and was sure , as their I . P . M ., Wor . Bro , Rowe , had told them up in the lodge , " the principle illustrated by the name of Lodge Concord" had
been carried out to the letter , and was also sure in so saying he reciprocated thc feelings of all the visitors present . Wor . Uro . McKenzie then said he quite concurred with all Wor . Bro . Barrow had said , and that he always felt great pleasure in attending the meetings of Concord , as the working of the lodge was second to none , and whenever any visitor might come he could always find some
instructive work going on , and he was sure this would not be his last visit if spared , and thanked all for the kind way they had received the visitors on this and many other occasions . Band played " Life let us cherish . " The W . M . then said : Brethren , I now ask you to join me in drinking to the health of those that have entered into new duties tonight , also to those who have done such good service to
thc lodge during the past year—I mean the newlv-appointed officers , and those officers that have so faithfully served the lodge in thc offices they were entrusted with by your I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . Rowe , during thc past year . I did not think , brethren , it was requisite for me to make two separate toasts of the present and past efficers , because so many of thc past officers arc the present ones for the
ensuing year . My advice to you who have entered on your duties to-night is to attend to your special parts , and be punctual in your attendance , as I may tell you that it is impossible for a Master to carry out his work in that efficient way unless he has thc assistance of his officers . Bro . O . Tomlinson , S . W ., rose and said : Wor . Sir , Wor . Sir , and brethren , on behalf of myself and brother officers
newly appointed to-night I beg to return sincere thanks for the honours conferred on us this evening , and also for the kind manner iu which you have drunk to our health and future success . I beg especially to thank you for myself , for I must submit I have been especially honoured in being appointed to the office I now hold , and I assure you all , brethren , I shall use my best endeavours to merit your
approbation , and for my brother officers 1 must say I feel sure they will all do their best in assisting to maintain thc high standard of working that this good old lodge is noted for . Bro . J . Spiers , J . W ., also said he would endeavour to merit the oilice thc VV . M . had appointed him to , and assist in keeping up the name t .-f the lodge , and thanked them
all for the kind way they had received thc toast of their ( the present officers' ) health . Tlie band p ' aycri " Auld Lang Syne . " Tlur rest of thc evening was spent in singinw many good songs , amongst which was Bro . F . Burelctt's noted song , " Noah ' s Ark , " which is always received with great applause , and at 11 . 20 p . m . the VV . M . closed , after giving the usual last toast .
ROTHERHAM . —The Phoenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —The brethren of this prosperous lodge held their anniversary meeting at the Ship Hotel , Rotherham , on thc evening of Thursday , the 24 th of February . Bro . John Fawcett , W . M ., opened thc lodge , when the minutes of an emergency , as well as of the last regular lodge , were read and confirmed ; after which Bro . Oxley , P . M .,
and P . P . G . R . West Yorks , very ably installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . Clement Hamil Pecrot ( who is a Past Master oi his lodge ) . The customary homage having been paid , Bro . Perrot appointed as his officers : —Bros . John Fawcett , I . P . M . ; Benjamin Saville , S . W . ; Henry J . Bingham , J . W . ; Thomas W . Roome , Secretary ; J . W . Wrag , S . D . ; Charles Harvey , J . D . ; and Wilfrid Badger , I . G . Letters of apology were read from Bros . Thomas William Tew ,
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Deputy P . G . M . West Yorks ; Henry Smith , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Rev . A . W . Hamilton , W . M . 139 , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; and William Short , P . M . 139 , Past Prov . G . D . Apologies were also received from Bros . Henry Seebohm and John Francis Moss , Past Masters of Lodge 296 , & c . Bro . Walter Charles Smith , P . M ., proposed Bro . James G . Needham , P . M ., as Almoner , and he was elected . Hearty
good wishes were presented by officers representing Lodges 108 , 139 , 241 , 29 6 , and 1239 . The brethren afterwards dined together , under the presidency of Bro . Perrot , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were accompanied by Masonic hor ours . Bro . Fawcett gave the toast of " The Health of thc Worshipful Master , " which was eloquently responded to by Bro .
Perrot , who proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " in reply to which Bro . Ecroyd , W . M . 296 , thanked the Worshipful Master and his officers for the kind reception the visiting brethren had received , and for the sumptuous banquet they had partaken of . The toast of " The Officers of the Phcenix Lodge " was responded to by Bro . Wilfrid Badger , I . G ., in a neat Masonic speech , which shows that , although
young in years and but newly fledged as a Master Ma . son , he may be expected to fill thc various offices of his lodge with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . His appointment , together with the other appointments made that evening , augurs well for the future pros - perity of thc Phoenix Lodge . The Worshipful Master supplemented his address to his officers by calling
attention to the historical and artistic record of the Installation of the Prince of Wales , which is now being engraved , and by recommending those brethren of his lodge who were present on that most memorable occasion to send their cartes at once to Bro . Edward James Harty , No . 213 , Regent-street , London , so that their portraits may be included in the engraving . The Worshipful Master further
called attention to a circular he had just received from Bro . Captain Lathbury , the Secretary of the London Masonic Club , and suggested that those of the brethren who desire to join should send in their applications prior to the ist of March , when the next ballot will . be taken . In reference to this club , Bro . Marsh ( solicitor ) , an old and much respected member of the Rotherham Lodge , asked that
further information should be given as to the liability of members joining this club before he could advise his brethren to become subscribers . Bro . Henry Ecroyd ( of Sheffield ) replied that the application forms issued by the Secretary distinctly stated that the club , being proprietary , " members incurred no liability whatever beyond their subscriptions . " Bro . Marsh was , however , of opinion that
proprietary clubs are , as a rule , unsafe adventures ; and he still desires more certain information regarding the constitution of this club before he will give it his support . As the scruples of Bro . Marsh are doubtless sh » red by others , it would be well if the worthy Secretary would kindly satisfy these scruples ( as doubtless he can ) , and hus insure the heaity co-operation of country
Freemasons in the successful management of this much needed club . During the evening songs were given by Bros . Ridal , Mason , Badger , and others , the accompaniments being played by Bro . Harvey , J . D . Amongst the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . John Cobham , P . M . of the Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 , Liverpool ; Thomas Jefferson ,
S . W . of the London Lodge , No . 108 , London j iWilliam Jcrvii , S . W ., and John Arthur Binney , of the Britannia Lodge , No . 139 , Sheffield ; Henry Ecroyd , VV . M ., and John Ridal , S . W ., of the Royal Brunswick , No . 296 , Sheffield ; William White , W . M ., and Samuel Bramhall Ellis , S . W ., of the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1219 , Sheffiel d .
INSTRUCTION . PERCY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 45 ) . —The resuscitation of this lodge took place at Bro . Fysh ' s , Southgate-road , on Saturday last . A very large number of brethren attended for the purpose of assisting at the rehearsal of the consecration and installation
ceremonies by Bro . J . lerry . The ceremonies were rendered in that faultless manner for which Bro . Terry has long been famous , and elicited the warmest marks of approbation Irom the assembled brethren , Bro . Whaley , 813 , conducted the musical parts . Bro . Heath , P . M . and Sec . 198 , having been installed , appointed his officers as follows : — Bros . Cooper , S . W . ; Main , J . W . ; Halford , Treas . :
Killick , Sec . ; Pearcy , S . D . ; Stock , J . D . ; and Saul , I . G ., which important office he had filled the whole evening with his well-known zeal and ability . Sixty new members were elected . A vote of thanks [ unanimously accorded to Bro . Terry was duly acknowledged . Bro . Cooper was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge closed . Nearly forty of the members sat down to supper ,
at which Bro . Heath presided . After the usual loyal toasts , that of "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Terry . The VV . M ., in response , said that he felt the greatest gratification at being present and satisfaction at the prospects of the lodge , which he said was one of the oldest , and had in past times afforded instruction to many who had made a name in Masonry . "The Percy Lodge of Instruction , "
coupled with tho name of Bro . Pearcy , the newly-appointed Preceptor , was duly acknowledged , and that of "Thc Offices " by the Treasurer and Secretary . The name of Bro . Terry was received with acclamations of pleasure , who said that it was a particular pleasure to him to assist at the resuscitation of thc lodge , for in it he had received some of his first instruction in Masonry , and that for several
years he had been a constant attendant , also that it was in this lodge he had first worked the Fifteen Sections ; and amongst Ihe members he numbered some of his dearest personal friends , and that he would attend as often as possible to aid and instruct the officers in their duties , and
hoped that the mother lodge would be proud of their newly-resuscitated offspring , and would aid and encourage them in the future more than they had done in the past . Bros . Hook , Read , Milord , and several other brethren added to the harmony of the evening by singing some excellent songs .