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tion , and was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated in harmony . Among the members present were Bros . T . Tunslall , W . M . ; W . Robinson , I . P . M . j J . Pickthall , S . W . ; Jno . R . Young , J . W . ; J . Armstrong , Treas . ; Jno . Bowes , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Alfred M . Young , S . D . ; ' Jas . Paterson , J . D . ; T . M .
Pattison , Orf . ; G . W . Joseph , I . G . ; Thos . Domville , Tyler ; . las . Hephcrd , P . M . ; Jno . Harding , P . M . ; C . E . Hindley , T . Grime , T . W . Thorpe , E . Edwardson , Chas . Skinner . Jno . Lailhvvaitc , A . Peake , J . Dimmelovv , J . | oncs , H . Ferguson , C . Savage , C . Ekkert , E . P . Sherwood , Jno . Picrpoint , Robt . Gibbons , Jas . Hannah . Visitimr brethren : —Bros . R . Brierley , P . M . 12 ^ 0 ; J .
ICenworthy , i :, di ; W . S . Hawkins , P . M . 12 * 0 ; D . W Finney , P . M . 14 S , P . M . 1230 , P . Z . 148 ; H . Poynter , W . M . 048 , Z . ntS , Prov . G . Reg ., & c . ; F . C . Hunt , P . M . . 13 ; L . R . Barnes , P . M . 113 ; W . Richardson , P . M . 1250 ; and others . At five o'clock p . m . the brethren rc-asscmblcd at the Lion Hotel for their annual banquet , which was of the most recherche description , and served
by Bro . and Mrs . Pratt in their best style . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the toast of "The Queen . " The next toast was that of " The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . then entrusted his gavel to Bro . Hepberd , P . M ., who proposed , in the most glowing terms , " The Health of the M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . "
In the course of his remarks Bro . Hephcrd alluded to the great gratification it had afforde 1 him in being present at the instillation of I l . R . I I ., and his efficient conduct in the Grand Master ' s chair on that occasion , and impressed on the brethren the fact that Ihc-Crnft generally did not want patronage , yet was glad to receive support from those who were hirrh in authority and position . The toast of " The
liight Hon . the Karl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , " was proposed in suitable terms by Bro . Robinson , who afterwards proposed "The Health of Lord Skelmcrsdalc , R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Hon . F . A . Stanley , R . W . D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Pickthall , S . W ., proposed in most laudatory terms "The Health of Hie Prov . Grand Masters of East Lancashire ,
Cumberhind , and Westmoreland , Cheshire , and other neighbouring Provinces , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Bowes , P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , and Poynter , Prov . G . Reg . Berks and Bucks . Bro . Bowes , in response , thanked the brethren for the uniform kindness he received from the lodge , and said he felt no little pride in bang a member ol so old and distinguished a lodge as
14 8 , and rf the training he had received in that lodge , lie had filled all the offices and done all the ceremonies , and felt inward satisfaction that his services had been so highly appreciated by the officers and brethren , and that he should always feel happy in placing his services at the command of the W . M . Bro . Poynter , who upon rising was greeted with applause , thanked the brethren both on behalf
of himself individually for the kindness he always received when he came amongst them , on behalf of the Lodge 94 R , of which he was the present Master , for the post of honour they had accorded to him in the lodge that afternoon , and on behalf of the Province of Berks arid Bucks , which he represented . He remarked that Sir Daniel Gooch , Prov . G . M ., and the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Dep . Prov .
G . M ., were good men and true Masons . They had the good of Freemasonry at heart , and worked hard to further the interest of the lodger , which were under their supervision , and who dispensed hnnours to the different lodges in the province without fear or favour . Willi regard to Lodge 94 S , it was one that was doing its work faithfully and wcli , but was greatly indebted to this Lodge i . | 8 for
the very able and eflicient Installing Master , Bro . Bowes , of whose services in that capacity the Lodge of St . Barnabas was glad to avail itself at the last annual meeting , and who has promised to repeat his visit for a similar purpose next year . The toast of the evening was " The Health of the New W . M .. Bro . Thos . Tunstall , " proposed by Bto . Robinson , I . P . M ., who complimented him on his accession to the chair , which had hitherto been
filled by Masters much older both in years and in Masonry . But the efficient discbarge of his duties in the minot offices was a guarantee that the office of W . M . would be well and ably filled during the next twelve months . Bro . Tunslall , who on rising to respond was greeted with several rounds of applause , said that though young in years he was not deficient in Masonic zeal . I lc -should endeavour to hand down the office of W . M . to his
successor with the same lustre as he had received it . He hoped the brethren would not expect too much from him , but would render him all the assistance they could in his new office , and it would be his constant aim and pleasure to enhance the interests of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren while he presided over them in the capacity of W . M . Before sitting down he proposed " The Health
of the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge of Lights , 148 , " which was suitably replied to by Bro . Robinson . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren" was proposed by the W . M ., which was responded to by each visiting brother respectively . "The Success of the Masonic Charities " was given by Bro . Bowes , P . M ., tic , and responded to by Bro . Gibbons , who remarked that next to the Gospel
Freemasonry taught the grandest principles under the sun . He felt thankful that the Craft so well looked after the aged , and took such care of the sons and daughters of deceased brethren , and concluded by recommending the Masonic Charities to the increased support of the members of the Craft . The T yler's toast brought this very
pleasant gathering to a close . . NEWPORT .--Albany Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —On lhursday the 2 SH 1 ult ., the brethren of this lodge lit Id a meeting at their Masonic Hall , Nevvpoit , I . W ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . John Parkes , P . P . G . S . B ., the S . W . of the lodge , Bro . Charles Thomas -riiee , P . M ., presiding as installing Master . When into-
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ducing the W . M . elect , Bro . George Wyatt , P . M ., expresse '' the very great pleasure he felt in presenting a young mem " her so much respected by the brethren of the Albany Lodge-The old friend whom Bro . Allee had proposed , initiated , passed and raised , and was now about to install as Worship ful Master for the ensuing year , who from his punctual attendance and the efficient manner in which he
had discharged the duties of the lodge during the years of his Wardenship , there could be no doubt that his Mastership would also be marked by the same punctuality and steady efficient working which he had hitherto evinced . The Installing Master remarked that it was most gratifying to have the privilege of installing his old and valued friend , whom he had initiated , and who had
so zealously worked up to the position in which he stood as W . M . elect , and would shortly be enrolled amongst the rulers of the Craft , and the eighth W . M . he ( Bro . Alice ) had installed in the chair of the Albany Lodge , and as Installing Master he felt sure that he should place in the chair one who would dilligently attend to the interests of the lodge , and emulate the good working of his
predecessors . The W . M . invested Bro . D . S . Pring as S . W . ; the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . H . E . M . Hughes , ALA ., J . W . ; Bro . Isaac Golden , S . D . ; Bro . W . Tilley , J . D . ; Bro . C . O . Hjrriss , I . G . ; Bro . Thos . Kcntfield , Junr ., Organist . Bro . Treasurer , George Wyatt , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Bro . H . F . Dashwood , P . P . G . T ., as Tyler , were reinvested for their seventeenth year of office . The visitors were Bros .
CsptairfG . M . Burt , W . M . of the recently resuscitated Yarborough lodge , 551 , Ventnor , I . W . ; Mark Linfield , P . M . 551 ; T , N . J . Petheiick , Org . 551 ( officiating on the occasion ) ; J . Cabell , 551 ; Captain F . Newman , P . M . 175 and C 9 8 ; George Pack , S . W . 175 ; J . Gentiffe , 35 ; F . ' P . Patet , 35 ; H . Fox , 35 ; J . Alford , 91 S ; II . T . Way , P . M . Economy , 76 . After the ancient
ceremomal , the usual banquet took place at the Star Hotel , the residence of Bro . A . E . King , where thirty-four brethren re-assembled . WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mascnic Hall on the 2 nd inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . R . Denne , was unavoidably absent during the early part of
the meeting , whereupon the lodge was opened by Bro . Dixon , P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . Wilson , Treasurer ( acting ) S . W ; C . D . Hume , J . W . ; The Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . of the Province , Chaplain ; J . G . Carter , LP . M ., P . G . D . C ., Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; . Scbiemann , J . D . ; Nicholes , I . G . ; Strange , P . M . ; P . P . G . D ., Dir . ofCer .-, Pullin , P . M ., P . t' . G . D . ;
Hopwood , P . M . ; Long , P . M . ; Bryett , P . M . ; Evans , Radclyffe , Larkin , Cousins , Pitts , Robinson , Blizard , Prince , Mitchener , Wilkins , Dufficld , Hamper , Hiscock , Willoughby , aud others . Visitors : —Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . of the Province of Surrey ; W . Biggs , Prov . G , Sec ; Scott , P . M . 101 ; Hartleton , P . M . 101 ; Thompson , P . M . 742 ; Cox , P . M . 742 ; Land , P . M . 642 ; Bltindell ,
742 ; Berry , P . M . 179 ; Stokes , 60 ( Canada ) ; Cutler , W . M . 771 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , 771 ; Tolley , P . M . 771 ; Cantrcll , W . M . 1501 ; Nash , P . M . 865 ; Cockburu , P . M . 820 ; Worthington P . M . 834 and 838 ; Chorley , W . M . 865 , and others . Bros . Robinson and Larkin were passed to the tlegree of F . C . by Bro . Dixon , P . M . Bro . J . G . Carter , I . P . M ., then assumed the collar
of the W . M ., and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . C . D . Hume , J . W . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of twenty-five W . M's . and P . M's . The officers of the lodge for the ensuing year arc as follows : —Bro ? . Robert s S . W . ; Scbiemann , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Chaplain ( re-invested ) ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., ( re-invested ); Carter , P . M ., Sec . ( re-invested ) ; Nicholes ,
S . D . ; Pears , J . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ( re-invested ); Evans , Steward ; Kent , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and VVardens were given by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . Carter , P . M . The first official act of the new Master was to invest his predecessor , Bro . Denne , with the usual P . M's . jewel . A candidate for initiation , and one as a joining member having
been proposed , the lodge was closed in due form . The banquet was held at the While Hart Hotel , and gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were proposed in eloquent terms by the W . M . A special toast was introduced , viz , that of Major General Brownrigg , as Prov . G . M . of the Province of Surrey , who in responding spoke of the great pleasure it afforded him to attend the Etonian
Lodge , not only on account of the connection of his son with the lodge as Chaplain , but the very name of tbe lodge brought back to his recollection many happy days at Eton . He warmly praised the " working" of the lodge , and said he looked forward with pleasure to another visit . The musical brcthren ( Bro . Large from Westminster Abbey , Briggs and Tolley from St . George's Chapel ) added
considerably to the pleasure of the evening by singing a capital selection of songs and glees in an admirable manner . Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Bro . Dick Radclyffe for his splendid table decorations , which he presented to the lodge , he having personally conducted the arrangement of several elegantly filled cpergnes etc ., and created an effect impossible to describe . The Prov . G . M .
Bro . Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., and the Prov . G . M . of the Province of Middlesex , Bro . Colonel Burdett were unavoidably absent . N EWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Newport , to instal Bro . Gibbs as W . M . There was an excellent attendar . ee of P . M . ' s and brethren ,
amongst whom were Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M . of the province ; Bros . W . Piekford , I ' . G . S . W . ; H . J . Giatte , P . G . J . W . ; C . Howe , P . G . Sec , and other distinguished visiters . The ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . Chas . l . v tie , son of the P . G . M ., who distinguished himself in this , as he has done in eveiy cerimony during bis year of office . A LUm of ten guineas was unammi uslv voted 10 support
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the worthy D . P . G . M ., Steward for the Benevolent Institution on 12 th February next . The lodge was closed in larmony , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . STOKESLEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . 543 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodgeroom , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Stokesley , on Monday evening last , when there was a good attendance , most of
the members having travelled for several miles to be present . The W . M . elect , Bro . Coulson , was duly installed by Bro . Richardson , P . M . ; after which the following officers were invested , viz ., Bros . W . S . Dixon , S . W . ; D . Dixon , J . . ; W . Sharp , S . D . ; Hanson , J . D . ; ] . H . Handyside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec ; R . Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; John White , I . G . ; H . Fawcett , P . M ., Org . ; and
W . Harrison , Tyler . The banquet was fixed for Thursday the 25 th inst . The newly-installed Master then initiated Mr . Thomas Fenney into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , and a Cleveland vicar was proposed as a candidate , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren all expressed themselves much pleased with the manner in which the new W . M . had
gone through the ceremony of initiation for the first time . NEWPORT . — Isca' Lodge ( No . 088 ) . — On Thursday , 4 th January , a lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport , by the brethren of this lodge to initiate Samuel George Homfray , the son of the D . P . G . M ., who had to return to Newcastle-on-Tyne , where he now resides . The brethren assembled in goodly
numbers to support their worthy D . P . G . M ., Bro . Captain S . George Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , who performed the ceremony in a most able and impressive manner . He then thanked the W . M . for having entrusted him with his gavel , and afforded him the privilege of initiating his son in his mother lodge , and he felt confident that he would become an ornament to the Craft .
LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 824 ) . — A specially interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a very large gathering of brethren . Bro . Wm . Wilscn , W . M ., occupied the chair , and amongst those present were Bros . J . Houlding , S . W . ; H . Ashmore , J W .: W . J . Lunt , P . M ., Treas . ; G .
Turner , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; J . Holland , P . M ., DD . ; W . Boulton , P . M . ; W . Cotticle , P . M . ; T . Shaw , P . M . ; with about sixty Irethren . The visitors were Bros . W . T . May , P . M . 67 ., ; J . J . Rose , P . M . 249 ; W . Shortis , P . M . 724 ; W . Pugh , P . M . 1182 ; W . Wood , W . M . 1620 ; F . II . Evans , P . M . 1393 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 73 ; and others . The business included the Second
Degree , after which Bro . W . Wilson , W . M ., gave a highly interesting lecture on geometry , with special reference to architecture , founded as a science in Egypt . He gave a vivid and lucid explanation of the 47 th problem in Euclid , deducing therefrom many valuable and pointed moral lessons and deductions . The lecture was listened to with marked attention by all the brethren present , nad the
peculiarly talented manner in which Bro . Wilson had framed his lecture elicited the admiration and commendation of every one . The lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren separated afttr a true intellectually Masonic treat . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the
Masonic Hall , Gowcr-street , 011 Wednesday evening , January 3 rd . The lodge was opened at 7 p . m . The circular having lvcn read and the minutes of the past lodge read and confirmed , the ballet was taken for the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Heathcote , S . W ., was unanimously elected . The next business was to elect a Treasurer for the ensuing year , when Bro . W . H . Bobart was unanimously re-elccteil . Bro .
Bobart , having held the office of Treasurer to this lodge for a number of years was greeted in a very warm manner by the brethren generally . Bro . Slinn was re-elected as Tyler . Mr . Alfred George Saycr was initiated into Freemasonry in ancient and solemn form . Bro . Walters was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Lodge being resumed in the
First Degree , Bros . Worsnop and Manton were appointed to audit the Treasurer's accounts to the 30 th December , 1876 . The W . M . having received the heaity good wishes from a number of the brethren , the lodge was closed in due form , when the majority of the brethren adjourned to supper ; after which followed the usual Masonic toasts , which were given and duly honoured . The musical talent
of several of the brethren enhanced very considerably the evening's enjoyment . The brethren present were as follows : —Bros . S . Pipes , W . M . ; Wm . Heathcote , S . W . J . O . Manton , as J . W . ; J . 11 . Biggs , as S . D . ; Josh Heathcote , J . D . ; M . 11 . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , " Sec , as Org . ; Wm . Butterfield , as I . G . ; Thos . Slinn , Tyler . Bros . Pakeman , Russell , Mills , Pragnell , Geo . Hill , Steele ,
Parkins , Walters , Gore . Visitors : Bros . R . Bennett , W . M . 731 . Frazer , 731 . WOOLSTON . — Clausentum Lodge ( No . 1461 ) . —On Monday , 181 I 1 ult ., Bro . F . A . Hosoman was installed the W . M . for the year ensuing of the Clausentum Lodge by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., assisted by the Deputy Prov . G . M ,, Bro . W . Hickman .
I he W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows : — Bros . Captain Martin , R . N ., I . P . M . ; Geo . G . Tilling , S . W . ; R . R . L . Rosoman , J . W . ; Capt . R . W . Evans , Treas . ; H . Phillips , P . M ., Sec ; E . A . Andrews , S . D . ; W . II . Chapman , J . D . ; J . Methven , I . G . ; E . Waters , D . G . ; and V . ire , Tyler . After the installation the brethren adjourned lo the Woolston College ( kindly lent for
the occasion by Bro . Methven ) , and sat down to a banquet supplied by Brn . Dartnall , where a most enjoyable evening was spent . The room was very hautisomtly decorated with flags & c , and the table with a very choice array ol ( lowers , ferns , eS . c ., from ( he Hazrkigh constrvatciiss . The whole proceedings were carried ( lit in . 1 nio . st MICCCSS - ful manner , and the iiurnUr ( I l . utliiin preterit showed 110 , iv flourishing this VOL-rig lodge ha- , Ucnr . ie .
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tion , and was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated in harmony . Among the members present were Bros . T . Tunslall , W . M . ; W . Robinson , I . P . M . j J . Pickthall , S . W . ; Jno . R . Young , J . W . ; J . Armstrong , Treas . ; Jno . Bowes , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Alfred M . Young , S . D . ; ' Jas . Paterson , J . D . ; T . M .
Pattison , Orf . ; G . W . Joseph , I . G . ; Thos . Domville , Tyler ; . las . Hephcrd , P . M . ; Jno . Harding , P . M . ; C . E . Hindley , T . Grime , T . W . Thorpe , E . Edwardson , Chas . Skinner . Jno . Lailhvvaitc , A . Peake , J . Dimmelovv , J . | oncs , H . Ferguson , C . Savage , C . Ekkert , E . P . Sherwood , Jno . Picrpoint , Robt . Gibbons , Jas . Hannah . Visitimr brethren : —Bros . R . Brierley , P . M . 12 ^ 0 ; J .
ICenworthy , i :, di ; W . S . Hawkins , P . M . 12 * 0 ; D . W Finney , P . M . 14 S , P . M . 1230 , P . Z . 148 ; H . Poynter , W . M . 048 , Z . ntS , Prov . G . Reg ., & c . ; F . C . Hunt , P . M . . 13 ; L . R . Barnes , P . M . 113 ; W . Richardson , P . M . 1250 ; and others . At five o'clock p . m . the brethren rc-asscmblcd at the Lion Hotel for their annual banquet , which was of the most recherche description , and served
by Bro . and Mrs . Pratt in their best style . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the toast of "The Queen . " The next toast was that of " The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . then entrusted his gavel to Bro . Hepberd , P . M ., who proposed , in the most glowing terms , " The Health of the M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . "
In the course of his remarks Bro . Hephcrd alluded to the great gratification it had afforde 1 him in being present at the instillation of I l . R . I I ., and his efficient conduct in the Grand Master ' s chair on that occasion , and impressed on the brethren the fact that Ihc-Crnft generally did not want patronage , yet was glad to receive support from those who were hirrh in authority and position . The toast of " The
liight Hon . the Karl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , " was proposed in suitable terms by Bro . Robinson , who afterwards proposed "The Health of Lord Skelmcrsdalc , R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Hon . F . A . Stanley , R . W . D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Pickthall , S . W ., proposed in most laudatory terms "The Health of Hie Prov . Grand Masters of East Lancashire ,
Cumberhind , and Westmoreland , Cheshire , and other neighbouring Provinces , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Bowes , P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , and Poynter , Prov . G . Reg . Berks and Bucks . Bro . Bowes , in response , thanked the brethren for the uniform kindness he received from the lodge , and said he felt no little pride in bang a member ol so old and distinguished a lodge as
14 8 , and rf the training he had received in that lodge , lie had filled all the offices and done all the ceremonies , and felt inward satisfaction that his services had been so highly appreciated by the officers and brethren , and that he should always feel happy in placing his services at the command of the W . M . Bro . Poynter , who upon rising was greeted with applause , thanked the brethren both on behalf
of himself individually for the kindness he always received when he came amongst them , on behalf of the Lodge 94 R , of which he was the present Master , for the post of honour they had accorded to him in the lodge that afternoon , and on behalf of the Province of Berks arid Bucks , which he represented . He remarked that Sir Daniel Gooch , Prov . G . M ., and the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Dep . Prov .
G . M ., were good men and true Masons . They had the good of Freemasonry at heart , and worked hard to further the interest of the lodger , which were under their supervision , and who dispensed hnnours to the different lodges in the province without fear or favour . Willi regard to Lodge 94 S , it was one that was doing its work faithfully and wcli , but was greatly indebted to this Lodge i . | 8 for
the very able and eflicient Installing Master , Bro . Bowes , of whose services in that capacity the Lodge of St . Barnabas was glad to avail itself at the last annual meeting , and who has promised to repeat his visit for a similar purpose next year . The toast of the evening was " The Health of the New W . M .. Bro . Thos . Tunstall , " proposed by Bto . Robinson , I . P . M ., who complimented him on his accession to the chair , which had hitherto been
filled by Masters much older both in years and in Masonry . But the efficient discbarge of his duties in the minot offices was a guarantee that the office of W . M . would be well and ably filled during the next twelve months . Bro . Tunslall , who on rising to respond was greeted with several rounds of applause , said that though young in years he was not deficient in Masonic zeal . I lc -should endeavour to hand down the office of W . M . to his
successor with the same lustre as he had received it . He hoped the brethren would not expect too much from him , but would render him all the assistance they could in his new office , and it would be his constant aim and pleasure to enhance the interests of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren while he presided over them in the capacity of W . M . Before sitting down he proposed " The Health
of the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge of Lights , 148 , " which was suitably replied to by Bro . Robinson . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren" was proposed by the W . M ., which was responded to by each visiting brother respectively . "The Success of the Masonic Charities " was given by Bro . Bowes , P . M ., tic , and responded to by Bro . Gibbons , who remarked that next to the Gospel
Freemasonry taught the grandest principles under the sun . He felt thankful that the Craft so well looked after the aged , and took such care of the sons and daughters of deceased brethren , and concluded by recommending the Masonic Charities to the increased support of the members of the Craft . The T yler's toast brought this very
pleasant gathering to a close . . NEWPORT .--Albany Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —On lhursday the 2 SH 1 ult ., the brethren of this lodge lit Id a meeting at their Masonic Hall , Nevvpoit , I . W ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . John Parkes , P . P . G . S . B ., the S . W . of the lodge , Bro . Charles Thomas -riiee , P . M ., presiding as installing Master . When into-
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ducing the W . M . elect , Bro . George Wyatt , P . M ., expresse '' the very great pleasure he felt in presenting a young mem " her so much respected by the brethren of the Albany Lodge-The old friend whom Bro . Allee had proposed , initiated , passed and raised , and was now about to install as Worship ful Master for the ensuing year , who from his punctual attendance and the efficient manner in which he
had discharged the duties of the lodge during the years of his Wardenship , there could be no doubt that his Mastership would also be marked by the same punctuality and steady efficient working which he had hitherto evinced . The Installing Master remarked that it was most gratifying to have the privilege of installing his old and valued friend , whom he had initiated , and who had
so zealously worked up to the position in which he stood as W . M . elect , and would shortly be enrolled amongst the rulers of the Craft , and the eighth W . M . he ( Bro . Alice ) had installed in the chair of the Albany Lodge , and as Installing Master he felt sure that he should place in the chair one who would dilligently attend to the interests of the lodge , and emulate the good working of his
predecessors . The W . M . invested Bro . D . S . Pring as S . W . ; the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . H . E . M . Hughes , ALA ., J . W . ; Bro . Isaac Golden , S . D . ; Bro . W . Tilley , J . D . ; Bro . C . O . Hjrriss , I . G . ; Bro . Thos . Kcntfield , Junr ., Organist . Bro . Treasurer , George Wyatt , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Bro . H . F . Dashwood , P . P . G . T ., as Tyler , were reinvested for their seventeenth year of office . The visitors were Bros .
CsptairfG . M . Burt , W . M . of the recently resuscitated Yarborough lodge , 551 , Ventnor , I . W . ; Mark Linfield , P . M . 551 ; T , N . J . Petheiick , Org . 551 ( officiating on the occasion ) ; J . Cabell , 551 ; Captain F . Newman , P . M . 175 and C 9 8 ; George Pack , S . W . 175 ; J . Gentiffe , 35 ; F . ' P . Patet , 35 ; H . Fox , 35 ; J . Alford , 91 S ; II . T . Way , P . M . Economy , 76 . After the ancient
ceremomal , the usual banquet took place at the Star Hotel , the residence of Bro . A . E . King , where thirty-four brethren re-assembled . WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mascnic Hall on the 2 nd inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . R . Denne , was unavoidably absent during the early part of
the meeting , whereupon the lodge was opened by Bro . Dixon , P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . Wilson , Treasurer ( acting ) S . W ; C . D . Hume , J . W . ; The Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . of the Province , Chaplain ; J . G . Carter , LP . M ., P . G . D . C ., Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; . Scbiemann , J . D . ; Nicholes , I . G . ; Strange , P . M . ; P . P . G . D ., Dir . ofCer .-, Pullin , P . M ., P . t' . G . D . ;
Hopwood , P . M . ; Long , P . M . ; Bryett , P . M . ; Evans , Radclyffe , Larkin , Cousins , Pitts , Robinson , Blizard , Prince , Mitchener , Wilkins , Dufficld , Hamper , Hiscock , Willoughby , aud others . Visitors : —Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . of the Province of Surrey ; W . Biggs , Prov . G , Sec ; Scott , P . M . 101 ; Hartleton , P . M . 101 ; Thompson , P . M . 742 ; Cox , P . M . 742 ; Land , P . M . 642 ; Bltindell ,
742 ; Berry , P . M . 179 ; Stokes , 60 ( Canada ) ; Cutler , W . M . 771 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , 771 ; Tolley , P . M . 771 ; Cantrcll , W . M . 1501 ; Nash , P . M . 865 ; Cockburu , P . M . 820 ; Worthington P . M . 834 and 838 ; Chorley , W . M . 865 , and others . Bros . Robinson and Larkin were passed to the tlegree of F . C . by Bro . Dixon , P . M . Bro . J . G . Carter , I . P . M ., then assumed the collar
of the W . M ., and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . C . D . Hume , J . W . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of twenty-five W . M's . and P . M's . The officers of the lodge for the ensuing year arc as follows : —Bro ? . Robert s S . W . ; Scbiemann , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Chaplain ( re-invested ) ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., ( re-invested ); Carter , P . M ., Sec . ( re-invested ) ; Nicholes ,
S . D . ; Pears , J . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ( re-invested ); Evans , Steward ; Kent , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and VVardens were given by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . Carter , P . M . The first official act of the new Master was to invest his predecessor , Bro . Denne , with the usual P . M's . jewel . A candidate for initiation , and one as a joining member having
been proposed , the lodge was closed in due form . The banquet was held at the While Hart Hotel , and gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were proposed in eloquent terms by the W . M . A special toast was introduced , viz , that of Major General Brownrigg , as Prov . G . M . of the Province of Surrey , who in responding spoke of the great pleasure it afforded him to attend the Etonian
Lodge , not only on account of the connection of his son with the lodge as Chaplain , but the very name of tbe lodge brought back to his recollection many happy days at Eton . He warmly praised the " working" of the lodge , and said he looked forward with pleasure to another visit . The musical brcthren ( Bro . Large from Westminster Abbey , Briggs and Tolley from St . George's Chapel ) added
considerably to the pleasure of the evening by singing a capital selection of songs and glees in an admirable manner . Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Bro . Dick Radclyffe for his splendid table decorations , which he presented to the lodge , he having personally conducted the arrangement of several elegantly filled cpergnes etc ., and created an effect impossible to describe . The Prov . G . M .
Bro . Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., and the Prov . G . M . of the Province of Middlesex , Bro . Colonel Burdett were unavoidably absent . N EWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Newport , to instal Bro . Gibbs as W . M . There was an excellent attendar . ee of P . M . ' s and brethren ,
amongst whom were Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M . of the province ; Bros . W . Piekford , I ' . G . S . W . ; H . J . Giatte , P . G . J . W . ; C . Howe , P . G . Sec , and other distinguished visiters . The ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . Chas . l . v tie , son of the P . G . M ., who distinguished himself in this , as he has done in eveiy cerimony during bis year of office . A LUm of ten guineas was unammi uslv voted 10 support
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the worthy D . P . G . M ., Steward for the Benevolent Institution on 12 th February next . The lodge was closed in larmony , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . STOKESLEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . 543 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodgeroom , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Stokesley , on Monday evening last , when there was a good attendance , most of
the members having travelled for several miles to be present . The W . M . elect , Bro . Coulson , was duly installed by Bro . Richardson , P . M . ; after which the following officers were invested , viz ., Bros . W . S . Dixon , S . W . ; D . Dixon , J . . ; W . Sharp , S . D . ; Hanson , J . D . ; ] . H . Handyside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec ; R . Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; John White , I . G . ; H . Fawcett , P . M ., Org . ; and
W . Harrison , Tyler . The banquet was fixed for Thursday the 25 th inst . The newly-installed Master then initiated Mr . Thomas Fenney into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , and a Cleveland vicar was proposed as a candidate , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren all expressed themselves much pleased with the manner in which the new W . M . had
gone through the ceremony of initiation for the first time . NEWPORT . — Isca' Lodge ( No . 088 ) . — On Thursday , 4 th January , a lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport , by the brethren of this lodge to initiate Samuel George Homfray , the son of the D . P . G . M ., who had to return to Newcastle-on-Tyne , where he now resides . The brethren assembled in goodly
numbers to support their worthy D . P . G . M ., Bro . Captain S . George Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , who performed the ceremony in a most able and impressive manner . He then thanked the W . M . for having entrusted him with his gavel , and afforded him the privilege of initiating his son in his mother lodge , and he felt confident that he would become an ornament to the Craft .
LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 824 ) . — A specially interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a very large gathering of brethren . Bro . Wm . Wilscn , W . M ., occupied the chair , and amongst those present were Bros . J . Houlding , S . W . ; H . Ashmore , J W .: W . J . Lunt , P . M ., Treas . ; G .
Turner , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; J . Holland , P . M ., DD . ; W . Boulton , P . M . ; W . Cotticle , P . M . ; T . Shaw , P . M . ; with about sixty Irethren . The visitors were Bros . W . T . May , P . M . 67 ., ; J . J . Rose , P . M . 249 ; W . Shortis , P . M . 724 ; W . Pugh , P . M . 1182 ; W . Wood , W . M . 1620 ; F . II . Evans , P . M . 1393 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 73 ; and others . The business included the Second
Degree , after which Bro . W . Wilson , W . M ., gave a highly interesting lecture on geometry , with special reference to architecture , founded as a science in Egypt . He gave a vivid and lucid explanation of the 47 th problem in Euclid , deducing therefrom many valuable and pointed moral lessons and deductions . The lecture was listened to with marked attention by all the brethren present , nad the
peculiarly talented manner in which Bro . Wilson had framed his lecture elicited the admiration and commendation of every one . The lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren separated afttr a true intellectually Masonic treat . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the
Masonic Hall , Gowcr-street , 011 Wednesday evening , January 3 rd . The lodge was opened at 7 p . m . The circular having lvcn read and the minutes of the past lodge read and confirmed , the ballet was taken for the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Heathcote , S . W ., was unanimously elected . The next business was to elect a Treasurer for the ensuing year , when Bro . W . H . Bobart was unanimously re-elccteil . Bro .
Bobart , having held the office of Treasurer to this lodge for a number of years was greeted in a very warm manner by the brethren generally . Bro . Slinn was re-elected as Tyler . Mr . Alfred George Saycr was initiated into Freemasonry in ancient and solemn form . Bro . Walters was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Lodge being resumed in the
First Degree , Bros . Worsnop and Manton were appointed to audit the Treasurer's accounts to the 30 th December , 1876 . The W . M . having received the heaity good wishes from a number of the brethren , the lodge was closed in due form , when the majority of the brethren adjourned to supper ; after which followed the usual Masonic toasts , which were given and duly honoured . The musical talent
of several of the brethren enhanced very considerably the evening's enjoyment . The brethren present were as follows : —Bros . S . Pipes , W . M . ; Wm . Heathcote , S . W . J . O . Manton , as J . W . ; J . 11 . Biggs , as S . D . ; Josh Heathcote , J . D . ; M . 11 . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , " Sec , as Org . ; Wm . Butterfield , as I . G . ; Thos . Slinn , Tyler . Bros . Pakeman , Russell , Mills , Pragnell , Geo . Hill , Steele ,
Parkins , Walters , Gore . Visitors : Bros . R . Bennett , W . M . 731 . Frazer , 731 . WOOLSTON . — Clausentum Lodge ( No . 1461 ) . —On Monday , 181 I 1 ult ., Bro . F . A . Hosoman was installed the W . M . for the year ensuing of the Clausentum Lodge by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., assisted by the Deputy Prov . G . M ,, Bro . W . Hickman .
I he W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows : — Bros . Captain Martin , R . N ., I . P . M . ; Geo . G . Tilling , S . W . ; R . R . L . Rosoman , J . W . ; Capt . R . W . Evans , Treas . ; H . Phillips , P . M ., Sec ; E . A . Andrews , S . D . ; W . II . Chapman , J . D . ; J . Methven , I . G . ; E . Waters , D . G . ; and V . ire , Tyler . After the installation the brethren adjourned lo the Woolston College ( kindly lent for
the occasion by Bro . Methven ) , and sat down to a banquet supplied by Brn . Dartnall , where a most enjoyable evening was spent . The room was very hautisomtly decorated with flags & c , and the table with a very choice array ol ( lowers , ferns , eS . c ., from ( he Hazrkigh constrvatciiss . The whole proceedings were carried ( lit in . 1 nio . st MICCCSS - ful manner , and the iiurnUr ( I l . utliiin preterit showed 110 , iv flourishing this VOL-rig lodge ha- , Ucnr . ie .