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Treas . ; W . Purnell , Sec . ; A . Border , S . D . ; M . Bryson , J . D . ; C . Anderson , D . C ; J . B . Sampson , I . G . ; S . Crummack and T . Watkinson , Stwds . ; T . G . Calvert , Tyler ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , P . M . ; Major A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G . W . Garbutt , P . M . ; Mnrk Rooke , P . M . ; Lambert Hick , Tom Archey , John Toes , W . Powell , A . M . White , lohn Biscombe , C VV . Simmons ,

George Sellers , Rev . C . Linley , K . E . Triffitt , Brogden , and others . Bros . H . L . Swift , 405 ; and George Simpson , 1611 ; were visitors . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Triffitt was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . The lodge afterwards proceeded to elect the W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , when Bro . T . G . Hodgson , S . W ., was unanimously

elected W . M . ; Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ( for the 10 th time ) , Treas . ; and Bro . T . G . Calvert , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The installation of the W . M . elect and the celebration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelist will take place at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 20 th inst . Bro . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., will act as Installing Master .

NEWBURY . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( No . 574 ) . —The officers and brethren of this lodge held their last meeting for the present year at the Temperance Hall , on Friday evening , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Montagu Palmer , W . M . Bro . H . D . Astley having been passed to the Second Degree , the members of the lodge proceeded to ballot for a W . M . for the ensuing year , resulting in the unanimous election of the S . W ., Bro . H .

S . Hanington , who suitably expressed his appreciation of the honour thus conferred upon him . Bro . VV . H . Belcher , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected as Treasurer . The W . M . elect brought forward the question of the desirability or otherwise cf holding a Masonic Ball in the Town Hall in the early part of the ensuing year . The proposal was favourably received , and the lodge delegated the matter to a Committee .

MIDDLESBROUGH . —North York Lodge ( No . 602 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 26 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . John Rushford , W . M . There were also present Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . M ., Deputy Prov . G . M . North and East Yorkshire ; Rev . J . W . Dale , P . M . ; J . M . Meek , P . M . Marquis of Ripon Lodge ; W . Harrison , Zetland Lodge ; R . Davison , P . M . ; H . Thompson , P . M . ; M .

C . Collingwood , P . M . ; VV . J . Watson , P . M . ; J . A . Manners , and VV . H . _ Cowper , P . M . Ferrum Lodge , the whole of the above being members of the Prov . G . Lodge ; S . Walker , P . M . Ferrum Lodge ; W . T . Hardy , Wear Valley Lodge ; T . R . Dent , P . M . Marwood Lodge ; R . Spencer , 940 ; I . Fidler , P . M . ; W . Holloway , R . Wilkinson , H . Sherwood , P . M . ; R . W . Gibbs , P . M . ; J . F . Stewart , C . Morton , B . Brewerton , R . Gent . G . Lambert ,

J . Newhouse , R . Scotson , A . Banks , W . J . Bruce , T . Sherwin , A . Jones , F . Robinson , W ; J . Hanson , R . Braithwaite , J . Graham , Dr . Scanlan , T . H . Ward , G . W . Pattinson , W . Thompson , J . Newhouse , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the October meeting , which included the unanimous election of Bro . R . Wilkinson as W . M ., were passed without comment . Bro . I . Fidler , P . M ., was then unanimously

reelected Charity representative of the lodge , after which the W . M . proposed , and Bro . J . A . Manners , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., seconded , " That Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . of the province , be elected an honorary member of the lodge . " The ceremony of raising Bro . A . E . Scanlan to the Sublime Degree was then perfectly performed b y the W . M . in his usual eloquent and forcible style , while the charge was clearly delivered by Bro . VV .

H . Cowper . The business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , at the invitation of the W . M ., sat down to a magnificent banquet , the provider being Mr . A . Watts , of the Bodega Dining Rooms . The WoJshi p ful Master submitted "The Queen and the Craft , " and said they would agree that her Majesty had proved herself one of the most gracious and best of English

Sovereigns who had ever sat on the English throne . He trusted that during her Jubilee her people would show their loyalty towards her . He trusted that her J ubilee year would tend to endear her mce to the affections of her people . The toast was drunk with all the honours , Bro . J . F . Stuart singing " God save the Queen " as a solo , while . the company joined in the chorus . The Chairman then submitted " The Health of H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England . " His Royal Highness was a most excellent Mason , and had proved himself a most excellent Grand Master of England . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours , Bro . Stewart singing "God bless the Prince of Wales . " The Worshipful Master then gave "The M . W . the Prov . G . M . of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . " Freemasonry , he

said , had made wonderful strides during the Earl of Zetland ' s presidency . He was certain that the toast would be honoured on the present occasion as it had always been in the past , for their Provincial Grand Master was very popular amongst them . Those of them who had been at their Provincial Grand Lodge meetings would remember what a patient Chairman he made , and how ready he was to give everyone a fair and impartial hearing . He submitted the

toast , which was heartily received with Masonic honours . The Worshipful Master then gave " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Afaster , Bro . the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , and , the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Lord Zetland , he said , was to be complimented upon his officers , and his appointments had given universal satisfaction , and his latest appointment , viz ., that of Bro . Orde-Powlett to be Deputy Provincial Grand Master , had been made because the brother named

had been a Mason for some years , and had done some good work in the province . During the short time which had elapsed since Bro . Orde-Powlett ' s appointment he had been most energetic in visiting the various lodges in the province , having entered upon his duties animated with a desire to discharge them in a thoroughly efficient manner ; and now , although they had lost a very worthy brother in the late much lamented Bro . Dr . Bell , J . P ., yet they were glad to think they had found some one to take up his duties , and build up the structure he had done so much to build up .

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He therefore asked them to show their appreciation at receiving an official visit from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and drink his health . The toast was enthusiastically received with Masonic honours in quick time . Bro . Alfred Jones sang splendidly "Big Ben . " The Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , who was applauded ,

said he was glad to say that the Past Provincial Officers had always done their duties efficiently , and he had no doubt but that those now in office would follow their example . He had to thank the members of the North York Lodge for the very kind way in which they had received the toast , while he must also thank the W . M . and members for having conferred upon him the honour of

electing him an honorary member . He could assure them that as long as he lived he would remember the honour they had done him and the reception he had had . He had come amongst them in order to make personal acquaintance with their members , and with a lodge which had done such good work in days past . He trusted they would further the interest of Masonry , for in a large town like

Middlesbrough the brethren could do a great deal of good amongst themselves in many ways . They should take care , however , that those who were admitted into Freemasonry were men who could be looked up to . He wished that the system of raising the funds of the lodges by initiating members in order to get money could be discontinued , for it was not Masonic . He trusted that before they proposed

a man they should enquire into his character and his qualifications , and , if these were thoroughly satisfactory then propose him , and nobody need be ashamed to meet him wherever he went . He had been very much impressed and gratified with what he had seen , and he hoped before long to come amongst them again . He had promised to instal the W . M . ot the Ferrum Lodge on the 12 th of

January next . Bro . W . H . Cowper proposed "The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . W . Harrison , of the Zetland Lodge , Bro . R . Dent , of the Marwood Lodge , and Bro . Spence , of the Philanthropy Lodge , responded .

Bro . J . A . Manners , P . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro . Dr . Scanlan , " who had that evening been made a Master Mason . Bro . Scanlan suitably replied . Other toasts followed ; several capital songs being sung by brethren present .

SOWERBY BRIDGE . —Ryburn Lodge ( No . 12 S 3 ) . —At the annual meeting held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , where a large body of brethren from various lodges in the district was present , Bro . James Crowther was installed W . M ., in succession to Bro . Samuel Brookes , P . M ., Bro . Robert Kendall , ' P . M .,

being the Installing Master . The W . M . afterwards invested the following officers : Bros . William Haigh , S . W . ; G . Hallas , J . W . ; W . H . Thorpe , S . D . ; James Haigh , J . D . ; John Marshall , P . M . ; Alfred Briggs , Sec . ; Jos . Greenwood , I . G . ; J . J . Green , P . M ., Chap . After the ceremony a banquet took place at the Bull ' s Head Hotel and due honour . done to the toast list .

WIGAN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , King-street , when there were present Bros . VV . Johnson , W . M . ; K . B . Siddon , S . W . ; J . Browne , T . W .: I . D . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , Treas . ; H . Bouchier , Sec ; T . Knowles , as S . D . ; H . Riddlesworth , J . D .: G . L . Campbell , P . M ., D . of C . ; Wm . Rigbv . I . G .: C . D .

Mortimer , P . P . G . O . Berks and Bucks , Org . ; W . A . Patterson , Tyler ; H . T . Byrom , P . M . ; I . E . Barlow , P . M . ; R . Betley , P . M . ; R . C . Snape , P . M . ; R . A ! ffarington , P . M . ; L . R . Rowbottom , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . O . Burland , A . Craston , C . A . Cronshaw , R . Prosser White , W . Simpson , and H . Ackerley . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Dean , I . P . M . j T . Hunter , S . W . ; R . Layland ,

Sec ; J . H . Smith , and Wm . Taberner , all of 17 S ; H . Stone , S . W . 2155 ; J . H . Holloway , P . M . 446 ; and W . G . Jones , J . W . 999 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . Col . W . E . M . Tomlinson , W . M . of Morecambe Lodge , and J . A . McGregor , as joining members , and proved in their favour . Bro . Ackerley was then

raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . in a manner that showed that every care had been taken in studying the ceremony . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Charles Cockson , Win . Rogers , E . H . Monks , and John Buchanan , as candidates for initiation , and was unanimous in each case . Bro . H . T . Byrom then took the chair , and initiated Mr . Charles Cockson ; Bro . J . D . Murray

initiated Mr . E . H . Monks ; Bro . R . C . Snape initiated Mr . W . . Rogers ; and the W . M ., Bro . Johnson , initiated Mr . John Buchanan . Bro . R . B . Seddan , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . D . Murray was again re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Wm . A . Patterson , Tyler . The Auditors were re-appointed , viz ., Bros . Seddon , Browne , and Bouchier . The arrangements

for the Festival of St . John was left in the hands of the officers . // Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the ante-room for supper , which every body seemed in need of . The W . M . having to leave to catch his train , Bro . R . A . ffarington , P . M ., was appointed to take his place , and in a most efficient manner discharged the duties

of Chairman . The brethren of this lodge may be congratulated on their present position , for certainly they are coming well to the front as regards good working and the Masonic Charities . In a short time the new chapter in connection with the lodge will be consecrated , with Comps . the Earl of Crawford , as Z . ; VV . M . Peace , H . ; and R . A . ffarington , J . ; and Comp . J . D . Murray , the present Z . of the Chapter of Harmony , as S . E . All success to them !

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Truth ( No . 1458 ) . —The annual festival was held in the private rooms of the Conservative Club , Newton Heath , on Saturday , the 4 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . Hebden , P . M ., who , owing to the death of Bro . Davis during his year of office , has been the acting W . M . of this lodge . The mem ' bers present were Bros . VV . H . Hulse , S . W ., W . M . elect ; John Lateward , J . VV . ; W . Davies , J . D .: A . Hebden .

P . M . ; T . H . Hall , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; Jos . A . Vincent , P . M . ; G . Needham , P . M . ; G . Berry , E . Parker , J . Archdale , J . Hogg , S . Cooper , J . Robertson , E .

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P . Crosswall-Wardsworth , and J . Hyde , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . J . VV . Abbott , P . M ., P . G . D . C . E . Lane . ; J . Ii . Kendall , W . M . 1077 ; J . C . Richardson , W . M . 1459 ; W . B . Collier , W . M . ion ; ] . Goldsmith , W . M . ioS 3 ; A . H . VV . Milligan , W . M / 37 S ; J . Y . Shaw , w -M-337 i R . Williamson , W . M . 1055 ; ' VV . Wright , W . M . 5 S 1 ; S . Wrigley , W . M . 105 : J . Gaskell , P . M . 7 S ; W . Bell , P . M . 1459 ; J . Rogers , P . M . 1215 ; W .

Brandon , P . M . 1219 ; W . Corbett , P . M . 249 ; W . H . Lofthausc , 1052 ; H , Smith , 1030 and 2 S 7 ; and S . E . Rigby , 2 S 7 and 1055 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . Hulse , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Abbott , P . M ., P . G . D . C . E . Lane , for installation , after which a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Hulse was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by the Installing

Master , Bro . Needham , P . M . The W . M ., Bro . Hulse , then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Hebden , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; J . Lateward , S . W . ; Williamson , J . W . ; Davis , S . D . ; Hogg , J . D . ; and Wardsworth , I . G . Bro . J . Procter was invested as Treasurer , having been elected in due form , and Bro . Robt . Caldwell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . E . Lane , Sec . The Stewards appointed were Bros . Robinson and Berry .

Too much praise cannot be given to Bro . Needham for the admirable manner in which he gave the ceremony of installation , nor to Bro . Hebden , who gave the charges in a most impressive form , conveying to the mind the moral beauty , which cannot be discerned by many until it is brought to light by the power of elocution , combined with a good voice and gentlemanly bearing . After "Hearty good wishes" had been given by the visiting brethren ,

the lodge was closed in peace . The brethren then adjourned to the Railway Hotel , Dean-lane , Newton Heath , where an admirable banquet was provided . The cloth haaving been removed , the patriotic and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the right spirit , and between them songs , deservedly enjoyed , were given by the musical brethren . As Charity is one of the strongest points in our noble Order , it was not left

out in the cold . The Lodge of Truth may not have figured prominently in Masonic periodicals as a lodge which has given much towards it , but unostentatiously it has disbursed considerable sums without touching the funds of the lodge . A special effort will now be made to enable the Lodge of Truth to contribute to the Masonic Charities . And as

pro . Hall , P . M ., has been appointed Charity Steward , there is a good prospect that there will be a good result . " In season and out of season , " if the expression may be permitted , Bro Hall has advocated the claims of the Charities , and he is " the right man in the right place . " The brethren having enjoyed a most delightful evening separated about n p . m .

LIVERPOOL . —Kirkdale Lodge ( No . 1756 ) . —The annual meeting took place in the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , Kirkdale-road , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . A very large number assembled under the presidency of Bro . Dr . D . Hendry , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . E . Johnston , P . M ., P . G . S . ; R . Mitton , P . M . ; H . Ferguson , P . M . ; James Grierson , P . M . ; Dr . D . D . Costine , P . M . ; Dr . Sheldon , P . M . ; R . T . Britten , S . W .:

W . T . Warhurst , J . W . ; J . Croxton , Treas . ; James Kelley , Sec . ; Jos . Molyneux , S . D . ; E . Johnson , J . D . ; Jos . Martin , I . G . ; W . Brassey , P . M . 823 , & c . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . VV . Goodacre , P . G ., Sec . West Lancashire ; Isaac Platts , P . M . 1473 ; R . Scott , W . M . 1473 ; John Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; W . Maddox , J . W . ; J . Beesley , P . G . J . D . ; W . Jones , P . M . 12 S 9 ; W . Blumsum , W . M . 594 ; John Alexander , P . M . 1004 ;

John Williams , P . M . 11 S 2 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; S . G . Sinclair , P . G . S . W . ; W . Roberts , P . M . 12 S 9 ; R . R . Martin , P . P . G . T . ; H . H . Smith , P . P . G . D . D . C ; G . Mitchell , W . M . 1035 ; C . Robeson , W . M . C 73 ; R . VV . Gow , S . W . S 23 ; R . H . Webster , P . M ., 823 ; W . T . Oversbury , S . W . 1393 ; Lewis Peake , P . M . 1035 ; J . N . Hounsell , P . M . 203 ; J . Galley , W . M . 823 ; W . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; J . H . Barrow , P . P . G . S . D .: W .

Addison , S . W . 1035 ; J as . Galloway , W . M . 203 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; W . Wilkinson , P . M . 10 S 6 ; R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; F . Ewart , W . M . 10 S 6 ; C . Burchall , J . W ., 1035 . The introductory part of the installation ceremony was efficiently performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Dr . D . Hendry , the W . M . elect , Bro . R . T . Britten , S . W ., being presented by Bros . E . Johnston , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and C . Bargery , P . M . ; and the remaining portion by Bro . Dr .

Costine , P . M ., P . P . G . R . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . Britten invested Bros . T . Warhurst , S . W . j J . Kellie , J . W . ; J . Croxton , Treasurer ( re-elected ); J . Molyneux , Secretary ; Charles Johnson , S . D . ; J . VV . Morton , J . D . ; VV . Bushel ) , I . G . ; John Milne , John Macaulay , Dr . J . Ricketts , and Dr . H . R . Powell , Stwds . ; George Eyton , Org . ; and C . Bargery , P . M ., D . C . Bro . E . Watson was re-elected Tyler .

The brethren subsequently dined together to the number of 140 . In addition to the usual Past Master ' s jewel , the Immediate Past Master received from the brethren a handsome cabinet writing desk from the private members of the lodge . A capital musical programme was provided by Bros . D . J . Davies , D . Williams , Jonas Brooks , O . J . Rowlands , and R . N . Hobart , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O .

LANDPORT . —Landport Lodge ( No . 1776 ) . — The installation of Bro . James Godding as W . M . took place at a full meeting held at the Masonic Hall , Commercial-road , on the 19 th ult . There was a large attendance of Installed Masters , including Bros . J . M . Foster , W . M . ; W . Miles , I . P . M . j Alderman W . D . King , Mayor of Portsmouth , P . M . ; J . Graham Nivcn , P . M . ; G . F . Lancaster , 903 , P . O . Reg . ; J . Brickwood , 342 , P . G . I . D . ;

F . Powell , 2153 , P . G . D . C ; D . G . Gilmour , 309 , P . G . T . ; F . Sanders , W . M . 342 ; J . T . Thackara , W . M . 487 ; J . J . Bascombe , W . M . S 04 J J . E . Thornton , W . M . 903 ; G . Whitehall , W . M . 10 G 9 ; E . Pratt , W . M . 1428 ; S . J . Senior , W . M . 1705 ; I . J . Gardner , W . M . 1 S 34 ; H . j . Long . I . P . M . 1903 ; G . S . Hill , W . M . igsS ; J . Palmer .

W . M . 20 OS ; CG . Adames , P . M . ; E . S . Main , P . M . ; W . J . Stanley , P . M . ; W . R . Fowler , P . M . ; E . Nayler , P . M . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M . ; W . Gunnell , I . P . M . 342 ; and J . G . Mason , P . M . 142 S . There were also present Bros . W . J . Borrow , J . VV . 1958 ; W . Miller , S . D . 2068 ; G . Harry , J . D . 309 ; A . C . Brookland , 342 ; M . G . Totterdell , 417 ; Ot . Wright , 1958 ; Dr . Hann , J . Hamilton