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Tivoli Lodge ( No . 2150 ) . — PRESENTATION to BRO . H . W . DAVIE , l . P . M ., Sec—A Urge number of brethren attended the install « tion meeting of this successful lodge , held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., on the 7 th inst . I he members present included Bros . H . VV . Davie , W . M .: H . R . Srh'eiber , S . W .. W . M . elect . ; J . Turk L ^ cey , Treas . ; James Stephens , P . M ., Prov . S . G D . Bucks , Sec . ; A . F . R . Ulrich . VV . T . Farthing ,

P . M ., U . L . ; VV . J . Mason , P . P . G . D . Surrey , l . P . M . ; C . D . Lavington , J . J . Thomas , P . M . ; M . S . McDonnell , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : B'os . J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; C Spencer , 21 S 2 ; H . Trask , W . M . 2472 ; G . A . Sims , J . D . 504 ; W . F . Rr-dfearn , W . M . 755 ; A . De Herris , 2021 ; VV . Vogt , VV . M . 55 ; E . Valeriani , P . M . 16 S 7 ; W . T . Dillon , 156 7 ; Harry N . Price , P . M . 177 : J . C F . Tower , VV . M . 2421 ; l \ H . Hobbs , P . M .

23 "S ; C . Kempron , P . M . 1237 ; B . Carter , Geo . Read , P . M . 571 ; H . T . Thomas , J . W . 753 ; J . C . Hanibletm , W . M . 13 . 9 ; G . M . Phillips , 21 CS ; H . W . Kiallmark , P . M . KioS ; Geo . Wood , P . M . 16 S 1 ; Geo . Gjodwin , 1 O 73 ; W . Chappie , W . M . 1425 ; B . A . Griffin , P . M . 975 i J . Mossop , E . Storr , P . M . 167 ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M . 177 ; k'Mkntell , 1897 -, J . M . McLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Deny , Sec . R . MU . B . ; W . Parsons , J . D . 753 ; F . N .

Mo-ris , I . G . 177 ; C . T . Johnson , 1706 ; VV . Bradford , 21 CS ; H . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; J . Brand , 1706 ; V . Bennetts , 2309 ; W . W . Lee , l . P . M . 23 S 1 ; and others . The lodge havine been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . W . F . Potter was passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . S . G . Hayworth and T . Way duly initiated into Masonry . The chair was then assumed by Bro . W .

T . farthing , P . M ., who impressively installed Bro . H . R . Schreiber as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . C . Radford , S . W . ; A . F . R . Ulrich , J . W . ; J . Turk Lacey , Treas . ; H . VV . Davie , I . P . M ., Sec ; F . Schmitz , S . D . ; W . J . Stratton , J . D . ; W . Godson , I . G . } W . T . Farthing , P . M ., D . C ; C . Hurler , Stwd . ; and Thomas , Tyler .

The completion of the installation ceremony was followed by the presentation to Bro . H . VV . Davie , I . P . M ., of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , the gift being accompanied by a few well-chosen words from the W . M . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed . v A choice banquet was served in the large hall , reflecting the greatest credit on the management , and the usual toasts were afterwards honoured .

Bro . J . L . Mather , Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies , replying for "The Grand Officers , " expressed his pleasure at being present , and said the position ot a Grand Officer was not altogether a sinecure . They performed their duties to the best of their ability , and , on their behalf , he congratulated the W . M . and also the In ; , stalling Master on the admirable manner in , which the ceremony was performed .

Bro . H . W . Davie , I . P . M ., in giving , " The Health of the VV . M ., " said he was quite sure the brethren had done well in electing Bro . Schreiber to be their W . M ., for he possessed all the genial qualities necessary for the post , and he was a Freemason at heart . What could they desire more ? They were convinced that the W . M . would so conduct the affairs of the lodge as to render it even more prosperous than at present . Bro . H . R . Schreiber , W . M ., in reply , said he was

moved by the kind words of the l . P . M . He could assure them he would try his very best to advance the cause of that lodge and Freemasonry in general , as far as his power and ability would allow . It happened that 20 years ago that day he came to that hospitable shore , and his adopted home was just as dear to him as his native land . He found so many d » ar friends and brethren here that he felt at home . His rule was short speeches , and therefore he should only

again thank them most heartily for the way in which they had received _ his health . "The Initiates" was next proposed by the W . M ., and appropriately responded to . Bro . W . T . Farthing , P . M ., then said that throughout his Masonic career he had often felt it a difficulty , but he had never felt it a greater difficulty than at that moment to give expression to the sentiments he wished to utter . In

the first place he had to propose "The H » alth ofthe 1 . P . M . and Secretary , " which he was sure wo jld be received with hearty acclamation . But he had a larger duty to perform , which he could better begin b y saying that from the commencement of the lodge Bro . Davie haa been associated with it , and had worked hard , indefatigably , and conscientiously in every way in which a Mason should work to make a great success . There was no brother who

had done more for the prosperity of the lodge . Being one of the founders and Secretary , Bro . Davie had borne the heat and burden of the day , for they had passed through some vicissitudes , as he believed every new lodgj did , but he made bold to say that whatever the occasion or ceremony to be done , whether agreeable or disagreeable , Bro . Divie performed that duty in a genial and loving way . It was thought on the last occasion , at the instigation of Bro .

Stephens , who was always to the line point when any good action was to be done , that some little arrangement was necessary for the honour of the lodge as a slight tribute to the services rendered by Bro . Davie . The result was he asked that brother to accept from the brethren of that lodge ¦ 1 small present of a timepiece and side ornaments , as a token of their regard , in the spirit in which it was intended and not for its intrinsic value , but for the love and esteem

they bore towards him . He was quite sure if he might be allowed to anticipate the feelings rising in Bro . Davie ' s breast , that when he looked at that timepiece in the future he would have the satisfaction of knowing that amongst the sorrows and troubles of lile there were a certain number ° ' brethren with whom he had been associated who had "ot forgotten the appreciation in which he was held and the love they bore towards him . They wished him long life

and prosperity to look upon the timepiece for many years jjhd to be associated with the Tivoli Lodge in the same nappy ivay jn wnich he had in the past . 'he handsome timepiece bears the following inscription ° n a gold plate 1 " Presented by the brethren of the Tivoli j-ougeof Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , No . 2150 , ' 0 VV . Bro . Henry William Davie , l . P . M ., in recognition

01 his ever genial services as W . M . 1892-3 , and as Secrcf ary from the commencement of the lodge and as a slight token o £ their sincere esteem and kind regard . November 7 th , 1 S 03 . " . ° 'o . H . W . Davie , l . P . M ., Sec , said he listened with ? . ' ° st thrilling emotion to every word uttered by Bro . ar thing and was wondering how on earth he deserved this

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kind recognition of any services be had been able to perform in the lodge . Until the moment his name was mentioned he had not the slightest n > tion that he should be the recipient of such a kindlv gift . He still wonde'ed how it had entered into the mind of any individual to present him with a testimonial fir any services rendered . It was quite true that everything , he had done for the Tivoli LicUre had been done from the bottom of his heart . He had loved to

meet the brethren , and his whole heart and soul had baen in the lodge , but that that should entitle him to any recognition was almost beyond his comprehension . It had thrilled him to the very heart , and he could hardly express the feelings he experienced . He should ever regard the gift they had given him as one he could say d-s ° . rved , because thev said it was deserved . He would regard it as a kindly offering which man offered to his felloy mm .

He thought Masonry was one of the grandest institutions which could possibly unite men one to another . Every man struggling in the world was not free from difficulties and anxieties , but his struggle had been rendered smooth by those with whom he had associated and by the knowledge that he had the regard of those who were members of that lodge , and had been instrumental in presenting him with that testimonial . He reg . rded it as a token of

affection , and could only thank them . Bro . W . T . Farthing , P . M ., in response to "The Installing Master , " thanked the W . M . for his kind expressions . It was his pleasure to initiate , pass , and raise the W . M ., and now he had had the honour of installing him into the chair . He hoped to long continue a member of the lodge to render any small services in his power . "The Visitors" was next given in kindly terms by the

W . M . Bro . J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., replying , said he had never spent a happier evening in his lile . He had to thank Bro . Stephens for his kind invitation . With regard to the present to Bro . Davey , that brother when he looked upon it would always think of the kindly feelings of the brethren , and have a pleasant remembrance of the great array of Past Masters and brethren witnessing the presentation .

Bros . Redfearn , W . M . ; Emberton , W . M . ; Chappell , W . M . ; Trask , VV . M . ; and Tower , W . M ., also replied . ** The Masonic Charities " was the next toast , the W . M . intimating his intention of serving as Steward on behalf of the Boys' School , and Bro . McLeod , the Secretary of that Institution , making an effective and forcible appeal to the

brethren . Other toasts were given , and the proceedings , which had been of a very pleasant and harmonious nature throughout , terminated with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical programme was in the hands of the Schartau Part Singers , and was everything that could be desired .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

ALDERLEY EDGE . Alan Lodge ( No . 2368 ) . — The first regular meeting after the installation was held at the Queen ' s Hotel on Wednesday , the 1 st iustant , . Bro . Arthur Keymer , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed . There was a ballot

taken for a joining brother , and also one for initiation . Both proving favourable , Mr . C . Saxby was initiated by Bro . A . Keymer , VV . M ., in such a manner that shows at once he is capable of following efficiently in the footsteps of his predecessors , as the ceremony of installation was splendidly given , and he was thoroughly supported by his officers . The / . D ., Bro . K . L . Bourne , did his work well , and the

working tools and subsequently the charge were presented and delivered respectively by Bro . J . A . Walsh , J . W ., in such a manner that immediately shows that he is an ardent student of the ritual of our ceremonies . The Treasurer ' s account was adopted and passed unanimously , and we are pleased to see that after contributing so much to Charity as the Alan Lodge has done , they have a very good balance in hand . Before the lodge was closed Bro . Harry Gordon

Small , P . M ., P . G . D . C , presented to the W . M . for the use of the lodge , on behalf of Bro . R . Meggitt , five very valuable volumes of songs and duetts , including the songs of England , and two vols , of all the latest and best songs of the present day , which must prave a gceat acquisition to both the lodge and festive board . ' •Hearty good wishes" were expressed from the numerous visitors present , and the lodge was closed . The following were present : Bros . A . Keymer , W . M . ; T .

W . Markland , P . P . G . S ., l . P . M . ; H . G . Small , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; J . Jones , P . M . ; E . Stevens , P . M . ; F . Baxter , jun ,, S . W . ; J . A . Wash , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Whitehead , Chap . ; A . Lawby , P . P . A . G . Sec . Treas . ; R . L . Bourne , J . D . ; E . Y . Everett , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ,

D . C . ; A . W . Henry , Org . ; J . Gow , I . G . ; G . Metcalfe , H . Johnson , VV . M . Demby , J . G . Pope , J . H . Nuitali , T . Smith Beaumont , W . H . Peterkin , J . Lauu ' scfi , F . Home , J . Urquhart , jun ., R . Meggitt , O . j . Fielding , and | . W . Beaumont . Visitors : Bros . J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . 1070 ; J . H . Dalghsh , P . M . ; G . Sam Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; and F . N . Rudgard .

BARNARD CASTLE . Barnard Lodge ( No . 1230 ) . —On Friday , the 3 rd inst ., the members « .. f this lodge held their monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall . At the conclusion of the ordinary business of the lodge , Bro . T . Dunn , P . M . 124 , Prov . G . D . C , on behalf of the W . M ., Bro . J . R . Thompson , presented to Bro . Isaac Thompson , P . M ., Prov . G .

Treas ., a complete set of Provincial clothing or regalia . Bro . Dunn , in tne course of his remarks , pointed out how that to both father and son that was a red-letter year in their Masonic lives . Bro . Thompson , jun ., had attained to the highest post his lodge could bestow on him , and Bro . Thompson , sen ., to the highest position a Freemason can hold , viz ., a proud position in Prov . Grand Lodge . To mark such an epoch in their lives , and prompted by filial

affection , that presentation was nude . Bro . Dunn then proceeded to remind his hearers of the great unanimity and popularity of Bro . Isiac Thompson ' s election to the post of Prov . Grand Treasurer at the Prov . Grand Lodge held at Bishop Auckland in September last . He expressed a sincere hope , which hi was sure would be re-echoed by every brother in the Craft to whom he was known , and by others of his many friends outside the Craft , ' that he might be spared for many years to come to don and wear the

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beautiful clothing presented to him that evening . Bro . Dunn then , on behalf of the eiver , invested Bro . Thompson with the regalia and insignia of his office amidst loud applause . Bro . Thompson , sen ., in feeling terms , responded . He thanked the giver for his kind thought and hand-ome gift . He thanked Bro . Dunn for the pleasant way in which he had made the presentation , and expressed

a hope that he might be spared to wear the clothing , of which he was justly proud , for many years to come , and said that his interest in Masonry would remain as long as he should live . There was a good number of brethren present , amongst others being Bros . Babington ¦ Boulfw , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; R . C . M . Cooke P . M ., P . P . G . D .: D . Finlay ,

P . M ., P . P . G . P .: J . M . Moore , P . M ., P P . G . O . ; B . S . Beckwith , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Dowrleswell . I . P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Rev . H . Jennings , P . P . G . Chap . ; A . H . Sevier , M . B . ; C F . Welford , M . D . ; J . Atkinson , P . M . ; K . D . Walsend , M . A . ; G . Kyle , O . S . Scott , T . W . Douglas , T . Rutherford , VV . R . Atkinson , R . W .

Mitchinson , C . H . Raper , and J . VV . R . Heslop . The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren sat down to supper , at which the VV . M . presided . A pleasant evening , agreeably dive < sified with songs , glees , and recitations , was spent by the brethren . A song composed by Bro . Owen Stanley Scott , called the " Barnard Lodge , " was rendered by the author .

BIRKENHEAD . Minerva Lodge ( No . 2433 ) . —The installation of Bro . John Armstrong to the chair of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Chambers , Hamilton-street , on Friday , the 3 rd inst . Owing to the great popularity of the W . M . elect , there was a large gathering of the Craft from both sides of the Mersey . Amongst the members present

were Bros . Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec . ; F . C Thorbury , P . P . S . G . W . ; Lilley Ellis , P . P . S . G . D . ; S . Jones , P . P . J . G . D . ; George H . Brown , P . P . G . D . C ; O . Jones , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . K . Stevenson , P . P . G Std . Br . ; Dr . Napier , P . A . G . P . ; P . Blackburn , P . G . S . ; T . R . Robinson , P . M . ; E . Kito , P . M . ; J . Frazer , W . M . C 05 ; j . Staedili , P . M . ; and others . The visitors present included Bros . James Salmon , P . P . S . G . W . ; James Cookson , P . P .

G . T . ; John Morris , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Evans , W . M . 15 S 3 ; Joe Clarke , P . M . 15 S 3 ; C C Robin , P . M . 605 ; F . T . Billetr , J . W . 605 ; R . Barton , 14 S ; Newton Smith , J . C Gait , S . Parry , D . D . Parry , John Lane , J . Hamilton Jackson , and others . The installation ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner by Bro . George Brown , P . P . G . D . C Bro . Newhouse , P . G . Sec , in addressing the brethren after the

ceremony , rightly interpreted the feeling of the brethren when he said the delivery of the ritual was the most efficient he had ever heard . Though it might be supposed the nature of his duties , necessitating as they did his attendance at so many similar ceremonies , would blunt his appetite , yet he could assure his brethren he was prepared to go anywhere in the province [ if he could have the pleasure of

listening to bro . Uroivn . this reeling was enlarged upon by many subsequent speakers , the appreciation of both members and visitors being most marked . The installation concluded , the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Squire Chapman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . West Lanes ., l . P . M . ; Dr . Napier , P . M ., P . A . G . P ., S . W . ; D . M . Bannatyne , P . M ., J . W . ; the Rev . E .

Edwards , Chap . ; Sam Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; and J . Hamilton Jackson , P . G . O ., Org . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Squire Chapman for his valuable services during the past 12 months . The VV . M . then announced that at the December meeting , in addition to the working of the First Degree , a paper will be read on "The Golden Fleece—Mythological and Historical "—by Bro . O .

Jones . The members and visitors afterwards dined together , when Bro . Armstrong gave particulars of the programme for the coming session . A musical party , consisting of Bros . Samuel Parry , John Lane , J . H . Jackson , James B . Gait , A . H . Baird , VV . H . Hudson , and D . O . Parry , added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening .

BRADFORD . Harmony Lodge ( No . 600 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , when Bro . E . Mackay , the very popular W . M . presided , and installed his successor , Bro . VV . G . Stansfield , S . W ., in a most satisfactory manner , upwards of 30 Installed Masters being

present , besides a large number of the members of the lodge and many visiting brethren , several of whom had attended from a distance to testify their esteem for the newly-installed VV . M ., who invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Edward Mackay , l . P . M . ; John Overton , S . W . ; VV . Moxon , J . W . ; Jas . Wrhiht , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Chap . ; C . Crabtree , P . M .,

P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; F . Galpine , Sec ; T . M . Lawson , S . D . ; j . T . Afugglestone , J . D . ; T . A . Perkins , I . G . ; J . Pratt , Tyler ; St . Clair , Tilley , Org . ; and S . Smithies , W . Foster , and M . Hayes , Stwds . Bro . Thos . Norfolk , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , was elected as the lodge representative on the Prov . Charity Committee . Bro . J . Boden , P . M . 2231 , P . P . G . D . C . West Lanes ., was elected a joining member .

Amongst the large number of visitors present we noticed Bros . W . J . Waugh , P . M . 1545 , Prov . G . Reg . ; H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec ; | . G . Hutchinson , P . P . G . Reg . ; C . Gott , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . M . Holmes , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . | . Kutherfurd , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Monckman , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . W . Jenkinson , VV . M . 302 ; C . VV . O . Smith , VV . M . 974 ; John Haley , VV . M . 1034 ; C Fara ,

W . M . 1018 ; J . Po ' . ter , VV . M . 1545 ; ) . I . Last , W . M . 2321 ; CW . Curran , P . M . 3 X 7 ; A . Holmes , S . W . 1522 ; H . Holland , Sec . 1018 ; J . Niven , l . P . M . 2321 ; C . Blagbrough , 302 ; and many others . Upwards of 100 brethren sat down to a well served

banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros , smith , Miles , Kingden , Sewell , Priestley , and others contributed to the harmony of the evening , and from beginning to end the meeting was a very happy and successful one .

CAMBRIDGE . Isaac Newton ( University ) Lodge ( No . S 59 ) - —At the installation meeting , held on the 31 st ult ., at the University Masonic Hall , Corn Exchange-street , Bro . F . Osmond Carr , VV . M ,, installed his successor , Bro .