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The visitors included Bros . John Barker , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; J . Matthewman , P . G . Sec ; J . G . Hallas , W . M . 14 ; J . Dalzell , W . M . 5 S ; and ] ' . S . Smithies , W . M . 495 , P . P . G . W . After refreshment the usual loyal toasts were duly honoured . The toast of " The Grand Mark Lodge " having been propossd , that of" The Prov . Grand Mark Lodge" followed .

In responding forthe latter , Bro . J . Matthewman , P . G . Sec , renurked that , in his official capacity , he had recently been engaged in investigating the history of the lodge . He had inspected the minutes since 1 S 74 ; he himself had been advanced in the lodge in 1 S 73 , and he enquired where were the previous records ? So far as he could ascertain they were not to be found . He referred to the formation of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire in 1 S 72 by six of the then existing lodges in the district , when Bro . Perkington , of the Fearnley Lodge , Halifax , was appointed the first P . G . Master . The Old York Lodge was not one of the six lodges referred to . It held aloof at the time , and

only came into P . G . Lodge in 1 S 74 , when it obtained a warrant of confirmation from Grand Mark Lodge of its old Time immemorial Constitution . In looking over the records of the P . G . Lodge he found that at a meeting held at Huddersfield in 1 S 74 , Bro . Perkington , P . G . M ., mentioned that he had just before visited the Old York Lodge at Bradford , and he prophesied a successful future for the lodge , which he ( Hro . Matthewman ) was glad to find had been fulfilled , although there hid been a period of depression in the meantime . Bro . Matthe . vman expressed a hope tint some member of th ; lodge would endeavour to trace out its eulier history and hunt up the lee ros .

"The Visitors " was proposed by Bro . Last , I . P . M ., who , on behalf of the lodge , extended to them a very cordial welcome . Bro . G . Hallas , W . M . 14 , responded , and claimed that his lodge was the oldest lodge of Mark Masters , not only in the province , but also almost in England , as it hid m : t for very many years before the formation of the Grind Lodge of England in 18 5 6 . Wnen the lodge applied to Grand Lodge for registration th- ; members \ v ; re promised a Tim ? Immemorial warrant , and he had been informed that they were considerably annoyed

when it arrived to find thit it was nu-nbered 14 instea 1 of T . I . The older members of the lodge relate how in former times ihe lodge met on Sundays at the old secluded villoge of Bottoms , near Eastwood , the brethren atteniin ? at full moon from miles around , travelling in carts and on horseback , while many walked long distances to attend ; the several Degrees of Freemasonry were worked during the day , including the Odr of the Temple . 1 he lodge records prove its antiquity , the furniture is very antique , it was not known from whence it came and he had never seen anything like it . Bros . Dalzell , W . M- 58 . and Smithies , W . M . 495 , also responded .

Thetoastof "The I . P . M . " was proposed by Bro . Mirtin , W . M ., who complimented him upon his very successful year of office . Bro . Last , I . P . M ., thanked the brethren for the cordial manner they had received the toast of his health , ( he assistance which had been rendered by the Past M ister ; and officers of the lodge had made his term of office very pleasant . He intimated to the

Prov . Grand Secretary that as the lodge during its earlier existence worked in connection with the Old Lodge of Hope , No . 3112 ( Cialt ) , it was possible that the missing records might be found in the old minute books of that lodge . With reference to the claim of the Prince Edward Lodge to seniority he assured Bro . Hallas , its W . M , that there existed no rivalry between the two lodges and he was pleased to find that No . 14 was in so flourishing a condition .

Thetoastof "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Harrison , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , who stated that he had always found liro . Martin a good friend , a genuine Mason , and an earnest man ; he was sure that he echoed the sentiments of all the brethren when he said thi t th -y had the greatest confidence in the VV . M . in bis ability to conduct the affairs of the lodge to their entire satisfaction ; he ventured to preJi .-t a very happy and successful year for the VV . M ., and he promis : d th it he would have the hearty support of all the brethren .

Bio . George Martin , VV . M ., in responding , acknowledged the kind wishes of the brethren and premised tf at it would be his endeavour to uphold the lustre and dignity of the chsir ; he would strive to emulate the I . P . M ., who had had . " -uch a succe-siful year , and hoped he would be well supported by all the brethren and then he had no doubt as to the result . The remaining totsts weie " 7 he Past Masters , " " The Officers , " and the Tj let ' s toast .

Songs were contributed by Bros . CK ugh , Hudson , Gamble , Clifford , Whittaker , and Pullan .

Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 238 . A meeting of this ledge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 17 th ult . Among those pres nt weie Bros . Rev . R . C . Fillingham , VV . M . ; T . B . Dodson , S . VV . F . W . Driver , P . M ., P . G . S ., as J . W . ; Capt . T . C . Walls . P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; L . W . Harvey , I . P . M . ; and A . N . Clemow , P . M . Bro . II . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . S G . D ., was a visitor . Ihe minutes of the previous nieetin j- were read and confirmed . There being no other business , the lodge was at once closed and the brethren adjou ncd to the banquet , which was admirably served .

Bro . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . G . S ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers " in a neat speech . Bro . L . VV . Harvey proposed the toast cf "The W . M . " In the course of his remarks he expressed a hope that a candidate or two would be forthcoming before the W . M . left the chair . Bro . Filling ! am was a well known public speaker and a man of letters and therefore to him it would be a very easy matter to master the ceremony of advancement—if he did n it already know it . He ( the speaker ) hoped to be able to introduce a candidate next year , and if the other active members of the lodge did the same No . 23 S weuld again be in a highly flourishing condition .

The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the proposer of the toast tor his kind remarks . He hoped that there would be woik to do before he left the chair . He was very proud of being W . M . of the lodge which in its time had had miny good Masons and brilliant exponents of the Maik ritual . He was a very busy man but still thus far he had been able to perform his Masonic duties without ; detriment to his clerical and private engagements . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., responded on behalf of " The Visitors . " He slid that it was always to him a pleasure to attend any Masonic lodge as a visitor , but more

especially one like the present which had for members several of his old friends . He hacl enjoyed their hospitality very much , and it went without saying that with so accomplished a Chairman , the proceedings and ihe speeches were both interesting and pleasing . In giving "Ihe Past Masters " the VV . M . touched kindly on the absence of one who , in days gone by , had been of great service to the lodge , he alluded to BrO . Nelson Prower , G . Sec , at present in Cyprus . They also had to thank Bro , Harvey for having introduced several members , and to their host , Bro . Clemow , they owed much .

This toast having been warmly received , the toast ot "The Oflicers" terminated the proceedings . The W . M ., Bros . F . VV . Driver , T . Dodson , A . Clemow , and H . J . Lardner enter rained thc brethren .

taye and Sele Lodge , No . 309 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Belvedere , Kent , on the 25 h ult . The W . M ., Bro . Greig , P . S . CO ., being unavoidably absent in the North of England , the lodge was opened by the senior P . M ., Bro . Wood , P . G M . O . After the usual foimal business , and in the further absence of the I . P . M ., thc chair was assumed by the Secretary , Bro . Bateman , P . M . 309 and 433 and VV . M . elect 332 , who , at a

, moment ' s notice , installed the W . M . elec , Hro . VV . Campbell Taylor , P . M . 44 , according to ancient usage . The VV . M . appointed his efficers as follows : Bros . Dr . Greenway , S . VV . ; Turton , J . W . ; Messer , Wood , P . M ., and Corbett , Overseers ; Robinson , P . M ., Treas . ; Bateman , P . M ., Sec . and acting S . D . ; Thomas , P . M ., acting l . G . ; and Gale , Tyler . Two candidates for advancement were prop sed , and after a vote of thanks to the Installing Master and the usual routine business , the lodge was closed .

The brethren and visitors partook of supper under the presidency of the VV . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts weie duly honoured . Boro' of Greenwich Lodge , No . 332 . A meeting of th ' s ' odge was held on the 27 th ultimo , at the William the Fourth , Trafalgar-road , Greenwich , Bro . Burney , W . M ., presiding . After the minutes , the chair was taken by Bro . Bateman , P . M . ( Hon . Member ) , at the request of the W . M ., and three candidates were advanced to the Honourable Degree . Bro . Bateman was

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balloted for , and duly elected as a joining member , and fhe eleclion of VV . M . for the ensuing year being thereafter taken , that biother was unanimously elected to fill the cbair . Two joining members were proposed , ancl the Secretary , Bro . Carter , P . M ., intimated there were several brethren coming forward for advancement . This Mark lodge was the first of thc East Greenwich Masonic institutions , and led to the establishment of the lnvicta Red Cross Conclave ancl the very large and successful Craft lodge under the same name .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . _ This old chapter met at th : Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Friday , the 13 th ultimo , when there weie present , among others , Bros . L . Steele , C . K .. 30 " , M . W . S . ; W . Maple , Prelate ; Dr . Victor Jagielski , ist General ; H . | . Lardner , 30 ' , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Captain T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; T . Biddlecombe , F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Major J . E . Anderson , 31 " , P . M . W . S . ; and 11 . Adams . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Recorder

read the resignation of Bro . C . VV . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S ., which was received with great regret . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . J . Speller , 2 nd General ; Dr . Lott , 31 ° , Organist ; F . Egbert Roberts . Asst . Organist ; Dr . T . VV . Coffin , 30 " , P . M . W . S . ; G . Berkeley , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Captain Baldwin , Harris Hills , 30 "; W . Fisher , Captain Carpenter , T . Carrick , and many others . The chapter was then closed .

'The banquet was held at the Cafe- Royal , and gave unqualified satisfaction . "The Health of the M . W . S . " was proposed by the Recorder , who said that Bro . L . Steele was one-of the most energetic and zealous brethren he had ever known . He ( the M . W . S . ) that afternoon had come up to town from Southampton , and intended returning that night . He was thoroughly conversant with the ritual , and was exceedingly anxious to give the members of the Mount Calvary Chapter a taste of his quality . Many of those present had seen Bro . Steele ' s recent work in the Mount Calvary Preceptory as its E . P ., or E . C . as it used to be called , and hoped to see him perform the duties of a M . W . S .

Bio . Steele , in reply , briefly acknowledged the toast , and endorsed the remarks of the proposer of the toast with regard to the speedy introduction of candidates to their beautiful and impressive Degree . "The P . M . W . S . 's " was coupled with the names of Bros . F . VV . Driver and Major J . E . Anderson , who both ably responded . The respective toasts cf " The Treasurer and Recorder" and "The Officers" terminated the proceedings . During the evening Bro . Driver read several new and interesting selections from his repertoire .

Rose and Lily Chapter , No . 97 . The installation meeting cf this chapter was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., when III . Bro . John Skinner was placed in the chair . Ths ceremony was carried out by 111 . Bro . C . Driver , 33 ° , who was the original founder of the chapter , and for the last 14 years its Treasurer . The ceremony was conducted in III . Bro . C . Driver ' s best manner , and with ,

if possible , greater solemnity than usual , for that brother is pioceeding to South America to carry out extensive engineering works , and his absence must be forsomi years , and this evidently introduceda tinge e > f sadness into the proceedings . 111 . Bro . C . Driver has consequently resigned all official connections with tha Rose and Lily , but was without a dissentient voice made an Honorary member of the chapter , aid 111 . Bro . Balfour Cockburn , 32 " , wis unanimously elected Treasurer , vice 111 . Bro . C . Driver .

After the chapter was closeel , the usual banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , where a strong gathering testified to the great popularity of 111 . Bro . C . Driver .

Caer Daf Chapter , No . 113 . This chapter held their annual festival at the Masonic Temple , Cardiff , on Tues Jay , the 24 th ult . Bro . ] ohn Munday , P . M . W . S ., M . VV . S . pro tem ., was supported bv 111 . Bro . J . H . Taylor , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., and others . Bro . David Robertson Roberts , I LP ., M . W . S . elect , was efficiently installed for the ensuing year by Bro . John Munday , to

whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for discharging his duties so ably . The M . W . S . appointed as his officers Bros . VV . B . Ferrier , II . Prelate ; John Shaw , ist General ; II . B . Crouch , 2 nd General ; John Munday , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; j . H . Taylor , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; H . Frazer , jun ., Marshal ; L . Leon , Raphael ; De Vere Hunt , Herald ; John Sheridan , D . C . ; A . L . Roberts , Almoner ; G . T . Coleman , Captain of the Guard ; and P . L . Atkinson , Steward . Thc chapter closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall forthe annual banquet , where a convivial evening was spent .

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Lodge and Chapter of Instruction .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE , No . 1922 . The Fifteen Sections were worked in this , ; , ' one of the most flourishing South London lodges , at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , under the able presidency of Bros . C . Plant , VV . M . 101 , as VV . M . ; VV . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1527 , as S . VV . ; Henry Buckeridge , W . M . 1058 , as J . W . ; | . Moss , S . l ) . ; T . W . ' 1 rotter , J . D . ; C Elderfield , l . G . ; J . Andrews , P . M . iQSfi , Preceptor ; Hy . Cornford , S . D . 1922 Sec . ; T . R .

, Cass , VV . E . Hurley , E . J . Strevens , J . Hooper , O . Lamare . G . Cannon , j . Cannon , j . Warne , \ V . Hill , M . W . Harris , T . T . Harris , G . Grove , T . H . Harden , E . Walker G . VV . Rullle , E . J . S . Ware , C . S . Sisman , W . E . Groome , VV . L . Chamness , A . R . Jackson , J . H . Heath , VV . T . Lawrence , A R . Bayfield , VV . II . Bathurst , F . Blake , VV . Smith , R . Goodenough , E . Kleigh , G . Ouelch , VV . S . Robinson , H . C . J . Edwards , and W . H . Thornton .

The minutes of the previous weekly meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . gave the introductory address to the lecture and asked the following brethren to assist him in rehearsing the Sections of the 1 st Lecture , viz .: Bros . Smith ( ist ) , VV . S . Robinson ( 2 nd ) , E . J . S . Warne ( 3 rd ) , F . VV . Trotter ( 4 th ) , J . Mo , s ( 5 th ) , Henry Cornford ( Oth ) , and VV . S . Whitaker ( 7 th ) . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , the VV . M . gave the introductory address and asked the following brethren to assist him in rehearsing the Sections of the 2 nd Lecture , viz .: Bros . ] . Andrews ( ist ) VV . Hill ( 2 nd ) , W . II . Bathurst ( 3 rd ) , I Iy . Cornford ( 4 th ) , and J . Hooper ( 5 th ) . The

ledge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bros . T . R . Cass rehearsed the 1 st , J . Andrews the 2 nd , and II . Buckeridge the 31 c ! Section . 'The lodge was resumed in the First D .-grce , and the following brethren were elected joining membeis : Bros . J . Cannon , 25 S 9 ; G . E . Cannon , 2262 ; G . Ouelch , 1 OS 1 ; R . H . Goodenough , if-Si ; E . Kleigh , 101 ; VV . S . Lawrence , 1572 ; and A . B . Bayfield , 145 . Bro . S . W . Whitaleer was elected an hon . member Ior able services rendered the lodge . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . C . Plant for his so ably presiding over so large a riant

gatnermgana wun sucn precision . uro . heartily thanked the brethren for so cordially supporting him , and proposed a vote of thanks to the Section workers for their admirable working . 'lhis was seconded by Bio . Jackson and carried unanimously . Bio . Andrews , P . M ., very suitably replied on behalf of the workers . The whole arrangements were so admirably carried cut as to call forth the heartiest thanks to the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . II . Cornford , who spares neither pains nor time in making all br ethten welcome . The business ended , the lodge was closed .

I UK 43 R 10 anniversary dinner in aid of the funds of the Dramatic and Musical Benevolent Scciety will be held at the Hotel Metropole on VVednesday , the 3 rd March , under the presidency of the Lord Mayor .