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been such as to reflect credit equally upon those with whom he had been associated as upon himself . Hc called thc attention of the brethren to the fact that the father cf the lodge and the parent cf the W . M . was that evening amongst them , naturally inducert to break the long spell of absence enforced by his great age , that he might see his son placed in the proud position he so many years ago
himself occupied , and to celebrate the transactions of the auspicious solemnity with joy and rejoicing ; and he ( Bro . Woodward ) trusted that an equally long and happy life mig ht be vouchsafed to the present W . M ., in which he mig ht be enabled to maintain the gieat respect and Masonic regard in which both father and ton were held by the members of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord . Bro .
Woodward ' s remarks were received with considerable enthusiasm , which increased on the W . M . rising to respond , which he did in brief but earnest terms of thanks , and concluded by proposing " The Health of the Past Master * -, " naming each'in order of precedence , and calling upon his father , Bro . ' H . J . Close , P . P . G . S . B ., for response . Thc venerable father of thc lodge at once complied wilh the
request , expressing his great pleasure that he had been spared to witness his son ' s advancement in the Craft , his regret that his age had precluded his frequent attendance , and his fears that this might be his last opportunity for association with the members in lodge . The greatest attention was paid to the veteran speaker , and if the wishes of those present could prolong a valuable and highly
respected life there would yet be many ycars in store for Bro . H . J . Close . The P . M . jewel of the lodge was to have been presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Sharp , and his absence and its cause were much regretted . " The Health of the Installing Master" having been duly honoured , "The Visitors" had their share of recognition . Bros . James Stevens , P . M . The G'eat City , 1426 , and L . A .
Hart , P . P . G . J . D . feir Kent , were called upon , and acknowledged on behalf of themselves and others their gratification with both "labour and refreshment . " "The Officers '" and Tyler ' s toasts brought to its conclusion a most agreedble evening , which had been enlivened by the admirable singing of Bros . Barlow , Ritlge , anil others , and recitations by Bro . Harland .
LIVERPOOL—Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday evening , the 26 th ult ., when there was a numerous gathering of members and visitors . The lodge wa . " opened at six o ' clock by Bro . Dr . J . Kcllett Smith , W . M ., and amongst others present werc Bros . D . E . Davis , P . M .,
as S . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treasurer ; Thos . Evans , Secretary ; | no . W . Johnson , S . D . ; H . W . Parry , J . D . ; Dr . J . E . Howard Pughe , S . ; R . Fairclough , Organist ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; Jacob Davies , Wm . Jones , l ' . M . 210 and 1 299 ; J . Lloyd , H , Pritchard , J . S . Hobbs , John Parry , O . Evans , It . W , Wynne , Hugh R . Parry , Jos . Wood ( Freemason ) , F .
Rcbinson , Maurice [ ones , Walter W . 1 homas , J . I ruesdale , W . E . Coxen , Hugh Joins , F . H . W . Walker , John Lewis , J . R . Jones , J . Hughes , W . II . Rowlande , W . Williams , A . Thorns , W . Woodcock , Robt . Parry , W . R Williams , Thos . Lowe , Davies , Jno . Jones , Jno . Deley , and W . Williams . The visitors included Bros . Jno . C . Robinson , W . M . 249 ; John Hayes , P . M . 249 ; B .
Holgate , 135 6 ; Jas . S . Kelly , 1303 antl 673 ; W . C . Cmvcll , A . D . Davies , 1035 ; H . Boltnn , 477 ; J . Pany , 1547 ; J . King , 823 ; R . J . Haynes Ireland , Jno . Ashley , 1609 ; Geo . Jordon , 1350 ; W . Braithwaite , 673 ; H . Rourke , 1620 ; J . Keet , S . D . 1356 ; T . G . Grundy , 1350 ; Davitl Thomas . Owing to one of the candidales for initiation being delayed in consequence of an accident on the River Merscv ,
the order of degrees was necessarily reversed , the Second and Third Degrees being given first , antl the First Degree afterwards . The minutes were reatl , and three candidates for initiation and one for joining were balloted for , their election proving unanimous . Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , W . M . 216 , and Treasurer of the Ancient Briton , took the chair , and opened the lotlge in the
Second Degree and passed two to the rank of F . C . The W . M . then resumed the chair , opened thc lodge in the Third Degree , and raised two brethren to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The lodge was then in due form closed to the First Degree , and two candidates being in attendance . hey were initiated by thc W . M . The ballot being taken for the W . M . for the coming year , the S . W ., Bro . Robert
Wylie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D ., was unanimously elected in his absence ( owing to illness ) , antl Bro . the Rev . J . Rtcs Jenkins , W . M . 216 , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . In returning thanks Bro . Jenkins congratulated the lotlge on its financial position : this being its first year of existence it had paid all expenses incurred in its formation , all its current expenses , bad voted twenty guineas to the
West Lancashire Educational Institution to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Vice President of that charity , and also £ 10 to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Agctl Freemasons and widows , £ 5 to the South Wales Distress Fund , and various sums in casual relief . The lodge at the end of its first year had a balance to its credit of no less a sum than 4 * 60 . The W . M . having retired for a few moments , it was then proposed by Bro . Bottomley , J . W .,
and seconded by Bro . Johnson , S . D ., that a P . Prov . Grand Registrar ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Dr . J . Kcllett Smith , the W . M ., in recognition of the services hc hael rendered the lodge , and as a memento of his having been its first W . M . After the formation of various committees , appointment of auditors , and other business , thc lotlge was closed in due form . Fifty-seven brethren afterwards sat down to supper , the W . M . presiding .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the znd inst ., when there were prcscn Brcs . J . Black , W . M . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton ,
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P . M . R . Robinson , P . M . antl Treasurer ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Organist ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ( Freemason ); Capt . Sewell , S . W . ; T . Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Secretary ; H . Peacock , I . G . ; R . Harrison , J . Pearson , J . Evening , J . Towers , T . Armstrong ; with Bros . A . Taylor , P . M . Lodge 310 , Carlisle , and T . Weatherston , Lodge 371 , Maryport , as visitors . The lodge
being opened in form by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous ordinary , emergency , anil committee meetings confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . E . L . Waugh and Joseph Hewson into Masonry , both of whom were unanimously approved . Mr . Waugh was not present , but Mr . Hewson , as also Mr . Jos . Borrowscale ( previously balloteel for ) , being in attendance , they were
admitted and initialed into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., who , the W . M . announced , had asked for permission to perform the ceremony on account of Mr . Hewsoa being a very old friend of his . Bros . Shilton and T . C Robinson chaperoned thc candidates as J . D . Subsequently , on re-admission , the charge was delivered by the W . M ., Bro . Black . The recent
resolutions of Grand Lodge in re the alterations in the French Grand Orient Constitulions were read and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The voting papers belonging to the lodge and individual members were ordered to be forwarded to the Provincial Grantl Sccictary as usual ; after which , on thc proportion of Bro . Shilton , antl seconded by Bro . Dr . Dodgson , it was unanimously
resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., P . M ., on the lamented death of his wife , by which deep affliction he is left with four little children , the eldest under five years of age . Bro . Rice being held in high esteem as a P . M ., it may be conjectured that the sympathy of his
brethren of Skiddaw Lodge is heartfelt and sincere in the terrible blow with which it has pleased thc G . A . O . T . U . lo visit him . Bro . Lamonby gave notice of motion that at next meeting he would move the lodge proceed to elect a Tyler for the remainder of the current year . After hearty good wishes had been tendered by the two visitors present , the lodge was closed in form .
DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lotlge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , April - * rd , 1878 . Present—Bros . G . Pipes , W . M . ; W . Heathcote , I . P . M ., and P . G . D . of C ; F . Heathcote , S . W . ; W . B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer ; J . O . Manton , Secretary ; S . Steele , S . D . ; J . E . Russell , j . D . ; W . L . Dodd , as O . ;
T . II . Hepworth , as I . G . ; S . Pipes , P . M . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; Lane , Parkins , Orme , Shaw , Mainprize , Athcrstone , Wallis , Hart , S . S . Visitors—H . Bi-rns , P . M . 731 ; and W . Whittaker , Secretary 731 . The ballot was taken for Mr . George Arnold , of Derby , who was unanimously elected . Mr . J . A . Ik-fiord and Mr . R . Baxter were initiated into the mysteries of the First degree of the science . A
communication fre-m thc G . L . having reference to thc elimination of the G . A . O . T . U . from the constitution of the Grantl Orient of Fiance' , and giving the resolutions passetl by the G . L . in connection therewith , was read . The Derbyshire Hall Trustees' balance-sheet was presentetl . Other documents relating to the Masonic Institution for Boys , the Act of Parliament dealing with secret societies , and the
Derbyshire P . G . L . bye-laws , were laid before the brethren ; and sundry accounts presentetl by the Treasurer of the lodge were passed for payment . The lodge was closed after a final appeal for thc preservation of the Order to the Omnipotent Master , and the brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where their number was augmented by several chief P . P . G . officers and others . The evening was
much enlivened by discussions of local import to the Craft . CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . — Thc installation festival of this young and flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . The biethren assembled at 4 . 30 p . m ., in their beautiful little temple , in English-street , when the lodge was opened in form by the W . M ., Bro . George Potter , the other officers and members
present being Bros . Quarter-master-Sergt . Noakes , 55 th Foot , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chap ., P . P . G . Chap . ; Jas . Cooke , P . M . and Secretary , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Ethcrington , Treasurer ; H . Glenilinning , ' S . D ., as J . W . ; F . Allan , J . D . ; James Haswell , I . G . ; T . L . Thorpe , Steward ; W . Pratchitt , P . M . -no , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Jobbing , P . M . 412 , P . G .
Steward ; w . Hill , P . M . 412 ; R . Mitchell , J . Mclntyre , G . D . Oliver , R . Atkinson , W . Carrick , J . C . Mason , J . Higgint * , Tyler . The visiting brethren present were Bros . G . Alton , P . D ., Dt . G . M . Gibraltar ; G . W . Kenwoithy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W ., and Installing Master of the day , John Lemon , P . M . 327 , P . G . Treasurer ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ); G . J
McKay , W . M . 129 , P . G . A . D . C ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . iooi , P . G . Organist , who had charge of the musical arrangements ; A . Houston , W . M . -jio ; G . u . Dalton , | . W . -jio ; lames Black , W . M . 1002 ; W . II . Hoodless , P . M . 327 ; W . J . Carrick , S . W . and Sec . * ** 27 . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Kenworthy took
the chair as Installing Master . Bro . Noakes , the W . M . elect , was presented , and subsequently regularly installed in the chair of K . S ., in the presence of no fewer than fourteen Past Masters . The ceremony , including the delivery of the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , anil brethren of Bective Lodge , was performed by Bro . Kenworthy with all his old verve . Originally , Bro . W . B . Gibson , P . M . 191 ,
P . G . Secretary , hatl been asked to tlo thc work , but owing to serious illness he at th e last moment found a willing and able substitute in Bro . Kenworthy . Thc officers weic appointed and invested as follows : Bros . G . Potter , I . P . M . ; 11 . Glendinning , S . W . ; J . Haswell , J . W . ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chaplain ; G . Hetherington , Treasurer , ( re-elected ) ; Jas . Cook , P . M ., Secretary ( re-appointed ) ; F . Allen , S . D . ; J . Walton , J . D . ; J . Ewing , I . G . ; T . Thorp ,
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and G . L . Oliver , Stewards ; J . Higgins , Tyler . Bros . Carrick , Thorpe , and Mason were elected General Purposes Committee for the year . After a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , and hearty good wishes from Lodges 119 , 129 , 310 , 327 , 412 , 872 , and 1002 , the lodge was closed in form . At half-past six the brethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was
served . Bro . Noakes , W . M ., presided , faced by Bro . Glendinning , S . W . Amongst those present , who were not at the lodge , was Bro . J . . Wheatley , P . M . -jio , P . G . J . W . The W . M . having given " The Health of Her Majesty , " proposed " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess cf Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and in doing so , laid that over 200 new
lodges had sprung into existence since their Royal Grand Master had assumed the reins of government ; whilst one of the first warrants that his Royal Highness put his pen to was that of Bective Lotlge , 1532 . Bro . Lemon proposetl " The Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmorland , " a toast whicii was always received by Masons throughout the length and breadth of the two
counties with unbounded enthusiasm . It was a happy augury that Lodge 1532 was named after his lordship , for it could not do otherwise than flourish . For a small province Cumberland and Westmorland had progressetl wonderfully , and they certainly were greatly indebted to Lord Bective for the rapid strides that Masonry hatl made under his lordship's rule . There was also no doubt much
of their success was due to Lord Bective ' s right hand man , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., their much-loved D . P . G . M . Bro . W . Carrick next proposed "Thc R . W . D . P . M ., Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Provincial Officers , " which he coupled with the names of Bros . J . A . Wheatley , P . G . J . W ., and G . Lemon , P . G . Treasurer . Bro . Wheatley , in response , saitl there was a great amount of work done
111 the province by some one , and done well ; and he could not but dlsc ' aim any right himself to participate in the honour which accompanied the , least . When they had so old , earnest , anil hardworking a brother as the P . G . Treasurer , it was another matier , and he would be better able to dilate on the work of the province . There was also ant tlu-r energetic brother , who all would have liked to have
seen present ; he alluded to Bro . Gibson , the P . G . Secretary , to whom Masonry owed a deal in thc province . Bro . Lemon , in reply , saiel he was sorry to say that for the very long time he had held office in thc province Ihere werc many brethren who were very anxious to be honoured with the purple , but , so sopn as they were remembered they forgot all about the duties
cf a Provincial Officer , and were never more seen . That was vcry shabby , everyone would admit ; but it was a fact , and he was sorry to have to open out in that way . He regretted that Bro . Wheatley had not been decoratctl with thc purple bifore now , as he knew his zeal for the Order had stootl out prominently for years past ; but hc had every confidence Bro . Wheatley would do bis duty
well as a Provincial Officer . Bro . Potter , I . P . M ., next proposetl "TheW . M ., Bro . Noakes , " which toast was received with much warmth , Hc could say that , from the night Bro . Noakes hail been initiated in Bective Lodge , he had proved a mott painstaking and determined Mason . For two years Bro . Noakes had filled two important offices under him ( Bro . Potter)—viz ., as Secretary antl J . W ., in
the most energetic manner , antl he knew hc spoke the universal sentiments of Bective Lotlge when he asserted that Bio . Noakes hatl only received his just deserts in being unanimously elected their W . M . He trusted the brethren whom Bro . Noakes had appointed to assist him in the working of the lodge would render him every assistance during the next twelve months . Thc W . M ., in
acknowledging the toast , said he had always taken a great interest in the Craft since the night he first saw light in Bective Lodge . It was one of his hobbies , and he was not ashamed to confess it ; and he had two or three of them . From the time of his initiation hc consideied it was his duty to look forwartl and prepare himself for promotion , though he never expected so soon to receive that
honour , which was the highest a lodge had the power to confer on any of its members . He must confess his grea t indebtedness to Bros . A . Taylor , Potter , and Cook for the great assistance and instruction he had received from them ever since he was first appointed to a subordinate office . Before sitting down he took the advantage of proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Potter , " who for two
years had so ably presided over Bective Lodge . Bro . Potter saitl he was glad to know his little services were appreciated during the two ycars he had been their W . M . He was not sorry to leave office on account of the calls which it made on his time ; but at the same time he did not regret having for two years served as W . M . During the short three years Bective Lodge had been in existence
many changes had occurred in its membership . Several of the first members had left the city , and one dear brother , their Organist , Bro . Thorpe , it had pleased T . G . A . O . T . U . to take away from them last December . Bro . Cook . P . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master , " alluded in feeling terms to the absence of the P . G . Secretary , Bro . Gibson . Bro . Kenworthy had , however ,
performed the ceremony in an admirable manner , and they could not too warmly thank him for coming amongst them so willingly . It was the wish of the brethren of Bective Lodge to see Bro . Kenworthy there on many a future occasion . Bro . Kenworthy replied , and said that Bro . Gibson , that morning , expressed his deep regret at not being able to be present . He should tell him to-morrow ,
however , how well he ( Bro . Kenworthy ) had been received as his substitute , antl how kindly they hatl spoken of him ( Bro . Gibson ) . He also complimented them ou having matle so excellent a choice of a W . M . Bro . A . Taylor , P . M ., proposed " The Newly-invcs f cd Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Glendinning and the Rev . J . Tyson , who returned thanks . The W . M . gave " The Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Lemon and McKay re-
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been such as to reflect credit equally upon those with whom he had been associated as upon himself . Hc called thc attention of the brethren to the fact that the father cf the lodge and the parent cf the W . M . was that evening amongst them , naturally inducert to break the long spell of absence enforced by his great age , that he might see his son placed in the proud position he so many years ago
himself occupied , and to celebrate the transactions of the auspicious solemnity with joy and rejoicing ; and he ( Bro . Woodward ) trusted that an equally long and happy life mig ht be vouchsafed to the present W . M ., in which he mig ht be enabled to maintain the gieat respect and Masonic regard in which both father and ton were held by the members of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord . Bro .
Woodward ' s remarks were received with considerable enthusiasm , which increased on the W . M . rising to respond , which he did in brief but earnest terms of thanks , and concluded by proposing " The Health of the Past Master * -, " naming each'in order of precedence , and calling upon his father , Bro . ' H . J . Close , P . P . G . S . B ., for response . Thc venerable father of thc lodge at once complied wilh the
request , expressing his great pleasure that he had been spared to witness his son ' s advancement in the Craft , his regret that his age had precluded his frequent attendance , and his fears that this might be his last opportunity for association with the members in lodge . The greatest attention was paid to the veteran speaker , and if the wishes of those present could prolong a valuable and highly
respected life there would yet be many ycars in store for Bro . H . J . Close . The P . M . jewel of the lodge was to have been presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Sharp , and his absence and its cause were much regretted . " The Health of the Installing Master" having been duly honoured , "The Visitors" had their share of recognition . Bros . James Stevens , P . M . The G'eat City , 1426 , and L . A .
Hart , P . P . G . J . D . feir Kent , were called upon , and acknowledged on behalf of themselves and others their gratification with both "labour and refreshment . " "The Officers '" and Tyler ' s toasts brought to its conclusion a most agreedble evening , which had been enlivened by the admirable singing of Bros . Barlow , Ritlge , anil others , and recitations by Bro . Harland .
LIVERPOOL—Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday evening , the 26 th ult ., when there was a numerous gathering of members and visitors . The lodge wa . " opened at six o ' clock by Bro . Dr . J . Kcllett Smith , W . M ., and amongst others present werc Bros . D . E . Davis , P . M .,
as S . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treasurer ; Thos . Evans , Secretary ; | no . W . Johnson , S . D . ; H . W . Parry , J . D . ; Dr . J . E . Howard Pughe , S . ; R . Fairclough , Organist ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; Jacob Davies , Wm . Jones , l ' . M . 210 and 1 299 ; J . Lloyd , H , Pritchard , J . S . Hobbs , John Parry , O . Evans , It . W , Wynne , Hugh R . Parry , Jos . Wood ( Freemason ) , F .
Rcbinson , Maurice [ ones , Walter W . 1 homas , J . I ruesdale , W . E . Coxen , Hugh Joins , F . H . W . Walker , John Lewis , J . R . Jones , J . Hughes , W . II . Rowlande , W . Williams , A . Thorns , W . Woodcock , Robt . Parry , W . R Williams , Thos . Lowe , Davies , Jno . Jones , Jno . Deley , and W . Williams . The visitors included Bros . Jno . C . Robinson , W . M . 249 ; John Hayes , P . M . 249 ; B .
Holgate , 135 6 ; Jas . S . Kelly , 1303 antl 673 ; W . C . Cmvcll , A . D . Davies , 1035 ; H . Boltnn , 477 ; J . Pany , 1547 ; J . King , 823 ; R . J . Haynes Ireland , Jno . Ashley , 1609 ; Geo . Jordon , 1350 ; W . Braithwaite , 673 ; H . Rourke , 1620 ; J . Keet , S . D . 1356 ; T . G . Grundy , 1350 ; Davitl Thomas . Owing to one of the candidales for initiation being delayed in consequence of an accident on the River Merscv ,
the order of degrees was necessarily reversed , the Second and Third Degrees being given first , antl the First Degree afterwards . The minutes were reatl , and three candidates for initiation and one for joining were balloted for , their election proving unanimous . Bro . the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , W . M . 216 , and Treasurer of the Ancient Briton , took the chair , and opened the lotlge in the
Second Degree and passed two to the rank of F . C . The W . M . then resumed the chair , opened thc lodge in the Third Degree , and raised two brethren to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The lodge was then in due form closed to the First Degree , and two candidates being in attendance . hey were initiated by thc W . M . The ballot being taken for the W . M . for the coming year , the S . W ., Bro . Robert
Wylie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D ., was unanimously elected in his absence ( owing to illness ) , antl Bro . the Rev . J . Rtcs Jenkins , W . M . 216 , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . In returning thanks Bro . Jenkins congratulated the lotlge on its financial position : this being its first year of existence it had paid all expenses incurred in its formation , all its current expenses , bad voted twenty guineas to the
West Lancashire Educational Institution to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Vice President of that charity , and also £ 10 to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Agctl Freemasons and widows , £ 5 to the South Wales Distress Fund , and various sums in casual relief . The lodge at the end of its first year had a balance to its credit of no less a sum than 4 * 60 . The W . M . having retired for a few moments , it was then proposed by Bro . Bottomley , J . W .,
and seconded by Bro . Johnson , S . D ., that a P . Prov . Grand Registrar ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Dr . J . Kcllett Smith , the W . M ., in recognition of the services hc hael rendered the lodge , and as a memento of his having been its first W . M . After the formation of various committees , appointment of auditors , and other business , thc lotlge was closed in due form . Fifty-seven brethren afterwards sat down to supper , the W . M . presiding .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the znd inst ., when there were prcscn Brcs . J . Black , W . M . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton ,
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P . M . R . Robinson , P . M . antl Treasurer ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Organist ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ( Freemason ); Capt . Sewell , S . W . ; T . Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Secretary ; H . Peacock , I . G . ; R . Harrison , J . Pearson , J . Evening , J . Towers , T . Armstrong ; with Bros . A . Taylor , P . M . Lodge 310 , Carlisle , and T . Weatherston , Lodge 371 , Maryport , as visitors . The lodge
being opened in form by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous ordinary , emergency , anil committee meetings confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . E . L . Waugh and Joseph Hewson into Masonry , both of whom were unanimously approved . Mr . Waugh was not present , but Mr . Hewson , as also Mr . Jos . Borrowscale ( previously balloteel for ) , being in attendance , they were
admitted and initialed into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., who , the W . M . announced , had asked for permission to perform the ceremony on account of Mr . Hewsoa being a very old friend of his . Bros . Shilton and T . C Robinson chaperoned thc candidates as J . D . Subsequently , on re-admission , the charge was delivered by the W . M ., Bro . Black . The recent
resolutions of Grand Lodge in re the alterations in the French Grand Orient Constitulions were read and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The voting papers belonging to the lodge and individual members were ordered to be forwarded to the Provincial Grantl Sccictary as usual ; after which , on thc proportion of Bro . Shilton , antl seconded by Bro . Dr . Dodgson , it was unanimously
resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., P . M ., on the lamented death of his wife , by which deep affliction he is left with four little children , the eldest under five years of age . Bro . Rice being held in high esteem as a P . M ., it may be conjectured that the sympathy of his
brethren of Skiddaw Lodge is heartfelt and sincere in the terrible blow with which it has pleased thc G . A . O . T . U . lo visit him . Bro . Lamonby gave notice of motion that at next meeting he would move the lodge proceed to elect a Tyler for the remainder of the current year . After hearty good wishes had been tendered by the two visitors present , the lodge was closed in form .
DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lotlge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , April - * rd , 1878 . Present—Bros . G . Pipes , W . M . ; W . Heathcote , I . P . M ., and P . G . D . of C ; F . Heathcote , S . W . ; W . B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer ; J . O . Manton , Secretary ; S . Steele , S . D . ; J . E . Russell , j . D . ; W . L . Dodd , as O . ;
T . II . Hepworth , as I . G . ; S . Pipes , P . M . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; Lane , Parkins , Orme , Shaw , Mainprize , Athcrstone , Wallis , Hart , S . S . Visitors—H . Bi-rns , P . M . 731 ; and W . Whittaker , Secretary 731 . The ballot was taken for Mr . George Arnold , of Derby , who was unanimously elected . Mr . J . A . Ik-fiord and Mr . R . Baxter were initiated into the mysteries of the First degree of the science . A
communication fre-m thc G . L . having reference to thc elimination of the G . A . O . T . U . from the constitution of the Grantl Orient of Fiance' , and giving the resolutions passetl by the G . L . in connection therewith , was read . The Derbyshire Hall Trustees' balance-sheet was presentetl . Other documents relating to the Masonic Institution for Boys , the Act of Parliament dealing with secret societies , and the
Derbyshire P . G . L . bye-laws , were laid before the brethren ; and sundry accounts presentetl by the Treasurer of the lodge were passed for payment . The lodge was closed after a final appeal for thc preservation of the Order to the Omnipotent Master , and the brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where their number was augmented by several chief P . P . G . officers and others . The evening was
much enlivened by discussions of local import to the Craft . CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . — Thc installation festival of this young and flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . The biethren assembled at 4 . 30 p . m ., in their beautiful little temple , in English-street , when the lodge was opened in form by the W . M ., Bro . George Potter , the other officers and members
present being Bros . Quarter-master-Sergt . Noakes , 55 th Foot , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chap ., P . P . G . Chap . ; Jas . Cooke , P . M . and Secretary , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Ethcrington , Treasurer ; H . Glenilinning , ' S . D ., as J . W . ; F . Allan , J . D . ; James Haswell , I . G . ; T . L . Thorpe , Steward ; W . Pratchitt , P . M . -no , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Jobbing , P . M . 412 , P . G .
Steward ; w . Hill , P . M . 412 ; R . Mitchell , J . Mclntyre , G . D . Oliver , R . Atkinson , W . Carrick , J . C . Mason , J . Higgint * , Tyler . The visiting brethren present were Bros . G . Alton , P . D ., Dt . G . M . Gibraltar ; G . W . Kenwoithy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W ., and Installing Master of the day , John Lemon , P . M . 327 , P . G . Treasurer ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ); G . J
McKay , W . M . 129 , P . G . A . D . C ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . iooi , P . G . Organist , who had charge of the musical arrangements ; A . Houston , W . M . -jio ; G . u . Dalton , | . W . -jio ; lames Black , W . M . 1002 ; W . II . Hoodless , P . M . 327 ; W . J . Carrick , S . W . and Sec . * ** 27 . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Kenworthy took
the chair as Installing Master . Bro . Noakes , the W . M . elect , was presented , and subsequently regularly installed in the chair of K . S ., in the presence of no fewer than fourteen Past Masters . The ceremony , including the delivery of the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , anil brethren of Bective Lodge , was performed by Bro . Kenworthy with all his old verve . Originally , Bro . W . B . Gibson , P . M . 191 ,
P . G . Secretary , hatl been asked to tlo thc work , but owing to serious illness he at th e last moment found a willing and able substitute in Bro . Kenworthy . Thc officers weic appointed and invested as follows : Bros . G . Potter , I . P . M . ; 11 . Glendinning , S . W . ; J . Haswell , J . W . ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chaplain ; G . Hetherington , Treasurer , ( re-elected ) ; Jas . Cook , P . M ., Secretary ( re-appointed ) ; F . Allen , S . D . ; J . Walton , J . D . ; J . Ewing , I . G . ; T . Thorp ,
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and G . L . Oliver , Stewards ; J . Higgins , Tyler . Bros . Carrick , Thorpe , and Mason were elected General Purposes Committee for the year . After a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , and hearty good wishes from Lodges 119 , 129 , 310 , 327 , 412 , 872 , and 1002 , the lodge was closed in form . At half-past six the brethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was
served . Bro . Noakes , W . M ., presided , faced by Bro . Glendinning , S . W . Amongst those present , who were not at the lodge , was Bro . J . . Wheatley , P . M . -jio , P . G . J . W . The W . M . having given " The Health of Her Majesty , " proposed " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess cf Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and in doing so , laid that over 200 new
lodges had sprung into existence since their Royal Grand Master had assumed the reins of government ; whilst one of the first warrants that his Royal Highness put his pen to was that of Bective Lotlge , 1532 . Bro . Lemon proposetl " The Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmorland , " a toast whicii was always received by Masons throughout the length and breadth of the two
counties with unbounded enthusiasm . It was a happy augury that Lodge 1532 was named after his lordship , for it could not do otherwise than flourish . For a small province Cumberland and Westmorland had progressetl wonderfully , and they certainly were greatly indebted to Lord Bective for the rapid strides that Masonry hatl made under his lordship's rule . There was also no doubt much
of their success was due to Lord Bective ' s right hand man , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., their much-loved D . P . G . M . Bro . W . Carrick next proposed "Thc R . W . D . P . M ., Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Provincial Officers , " which he coupled with the names of Bros . J . A . Wheatley , P . G . J . W ., and G . Lemon , P . G . Treasurer . Bro . Wheatley , in response , saitl there was a great amount of work done
111 the province by some one , and done well ; and he could not but dlsc ' aim any right himself to participate in the honour which accompanied the , least . When they had so old , earnest , anil hardworking a brother as the P . G . Treasurer , it was another matier , and he would be better able to dilate on the work of the province . There was also ant tlu-r energetic brother , who all would have liked to have
seen present ; he alluded to Bro . Gibson , the P . G . Secretary , to whom Masonry owed a deal in thc province . Bro . Lemon , in reply , saiel he was sorry to say that for the very long time he had held office in thc province Ihere werc many brethren who were very anxious to be honoured with the purple , but , so sopn as they were remembered they forgot all about the duties
cf a Provincial Officer , and were never more seen . That was vcry shabby , everyone would admit ; but it was a fact , and he was sorry to have to open out in that way . He regretted that Bro . Wheatley had not been decoratctl with thc purple bifore now , as he knew his zeal for the Order had stootl out prominently for years past ; but hc had every confidence Bro . Wheatley would do bis duty
well as a Provincial Officer . Bro . Potter , I . P . M ., next proposetl "TheW . M ., Bro . Noakes , " which toast was received with much warmth , Hc could say that , from the night Bro . Noakes hail been initiated in Bective Lodge , he had proved a mott painstaking and determined Mason . For two years Bro . Noakes had filled two important offices under him ( Bro . Potter)—viz ., as Secretary antl J . W ., in
the most energetic manner , antl he knew hc spoke the universal sentiments of Bective Lotlge when he asserted that Bio . Noakes hatl only received his just deserts in being unanimously elected their W . M . He trusted the brethren whom Bro . Noakes had appointed to assist him in the working of the lodge would render him every assistance during the next twelve months . Thc W . M ., in
acknowledging the toast , said he had always taken a great interest in the Craft since the night he first saw light in Bective Lodge . It was one of his hobbies , and he was not ashamed to confess it ; and he had two or three of them . From the time of his initiation hc consideied it was his duty to look forwartl and prepare himself for promotion , though he never expected so soon to receive that
honour , which was the highest a lodge had the power to confer on any of its members . He must confess his grea t indebtedness to Bros . A . Taylor , Potter , and Cook for the great assistance and instruction he had received from them ever since he was first appointed to a subordinate office . Before sitting down he took the advantage of proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Potter , " who for two
years had so ably presided over Bective Lodge . Bro . Potter saitl he was glad to know his little services were appreciated during the two ycars he had been their W . M . He was not sorry to leave office on account of the calls which it made on his time ; but at the same time he did not regret having for two years served as W . M . During the short three years Bective Lodge had been in existence
many changes had occurred in its membership . Several of the first members had left the city , and one dear brother , their Organist , Bro . Thorpe , it had pleased T . G . A . O . T . U . to take away from them last December . Bro . Cook . P . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master , " alluded in feeling terms to the absence of the P . G . Secretary , Bro . Gibson . Bro . Kenworthy had , however ,
performed the ceremony in an admirable manner , and they could not too warmly thank him for coming amongst them so willingly . It was the wish of the brethren of Bective Lodge to see Bro . Kenworthy there on many a future occasion . Bro . Kenworthy replied , and said that Bro . Gibson , that morning , expressed his deep regret at not being able to be present . He should tell him to-morrow ,
however , how well he ( Bro . Kenworthy ) had been received as his substitute , antl how kindly they hatl spoken of him ( Bro . Gibson ) . He also complimented them ou having matle so excellent a choice of a W . M . Bro . A . Taylor , P . M ., proposed " The Newly-invcs f cd Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Glendinning and the Rev . J . Tyson , who returned thanks . The W . M . gave " The Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Lemon and McKay re-