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them very much to London brethren , and that when any departure from this took place it was rarely that any position higher than Sword Bearer was given , for which there was formerly some excuse , inasmuch till of late years there was no Prov . Grand Lodge of Middlesex . He trusted that now a new era had commenced , and that this course would be continued .

In accordance with the suggestion contained in the letter of the Prov . Grand Treasurer , which had been read , Bro . Radway proposed and Bro . VVilkinson seconded a resolution for a grant of one guinea towards a fund for providing a complete set of Grand Lodge clothing- to be presented to the D . P . G . M . Bro . Wilton represented to the lodge the case of a

member who is severely afflicted , and solicited the assistance of the brethren in obtaining admission for one cf his children to the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls . He proposed a resolution to that effect , which was seconded by the Treasurer and carried . Mr . Richard Sidwell and Mr . John A . Fisher , who had been previously admitted by ballot , were initiated by the

VV . M ., who performed the ceremony for the first time , in a style which would have done credit to a P . M . of long experience . The symbolism of the working tools was explained by Bro . Ames , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , as usual , gave the charge . A favourable ballot was taken for Mr . C . E . Ponting as a candidate for initiation . In accordance with a proposition placed on the agenda paper by Bro .

Ashley , he proposed the appointment of a P . M . as permanent Secretary , in addition to an Assistant Secretary , under whose superintendence uniformity may be maintained in the manner of keeping the records . He stated that the subject had been well considered by the Permanent Committee with a favourable result . During the discussion which ensued , in which Bros . Braham , T . Wilton , and others took

part , there appeared to be considerable diversity of opinion . The result , however , was the adoption of the following resolution , proposed by Bro . Ashley and seconded by Bro . Braham : "That a P . M . b ; appointed as Permanent Secretary , with an Assistant Secretary , to be appointed annually as heretofore . " Bro . Ashley announced that a

new lodge would shortly be consecrated at Wellington , which he hoped would be the last in the province for some considerable time , and recommended a full attendance of the brethren , especially of such as have not already witnessed the ceremony . No other business offering the lodge was closed .

NOTTINGHAM . —Newstead Lodge ( No 47 ) . — The last meeting previous to the summer vacation was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The VV . M ., Bro . J . Toplis , occupied the chair , ably supported by the brethren : Bros . J . Derry , l . P . M . ; G . Chapman , S . W . ; E . C . Patchitt , j . W . ; H . Vickers , S . D . ; A . J . Barber , f . D . ; and J . Brown , I . G ,

About sixty-five brethren were present , including the following visitors : Bros . Goldsmith , 1909 ( the Mayor ) ; Alderman l ' urney , 1435 ; Stevens , GSi ; Hatherley , P . M ., P . B . G . P . ; Rice , W . M . 1405 ; Harrison , W . M . 506 ; Manton , VV . M . 10 S 5 ; Greenhury , 304 ; and Butler , P . M . 1435 . There being a candidate for initiation , the whole of the ceremony of the First Degree , including the lecture on the

tracing board , was most admirably rendered , and afforded the greatest interest , not only to the candidate but to the brethren . After closing the lodge , the brethren adjourned to supper , which was well served in the large hall by Bro . Simpson , 47 , Steward to the Masonic Club . The cloth drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were

given and duly honoured . The toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge Officers " was proposed , coupled with the name of Bro . Hatherley . In responding , Bro . Hatherley said he had known and studied Masonry for a number of years , but could not remember ever seeing mere efficient working . The Newstead Lodge he considered almost , if not quite , perfect ;

and as it is the mother lodge of the province , he regarded it as being now what it should be—a pattern for the other lodges in the province . Bros . Lawrence , 1909 , and A . R . Watson , 47 , gave some fine selections of music on the piano and violin . Bros . Parker , Sutton , and Greenbury delighted the brethren with some excellent singing , and with the ordinary toasts , a most enjoyable evening was concluded .

DARLINGTON — Restoration Lodge ( No . ill ) - —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult .. at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . R . Luck , W . M . ; J . J . Wilkes , S . W . ; T . Bowman , J . W . ; R . A . Luck , Treas . ; G . J . Wilson

Sec ; J . Johnson , S . D . ; T . E . Hall , J . D . ; W . Hodgson , I . G . ; G . Saltimcr , Steward ; J . Bailey , P . M . ; Lear , P . M . ; Toes , and John Hodgson . The business before the lodge being of an unimportant nature , the VV . Master read a very able paper on the history of the lodge .

DURHAM . —Marquis of Granby Lodge ( No . I ; 4 ) —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present Bros . VV . Coxon , acting VV . M . ; S . F . Bousfield , S . W . ; A . Carr , J . W . ; Rev . J . Lawson , Chap . ; J . Richardson , Sec ; T . Lavrick , S . D . ; W . logan , J . D . ; C Blackett , D . C ; VV . Robertson , I . G . ; J . Phillips , ' Stwd . ; J . Carter , Tyler ; Past Masters Bell , 1 ' enny , Holdsworth / Uignall ; and Bros . Goodhead , Welsh , Walker and others .

, lhe minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Bellerby was passed to the E . C . Degree . Inree candidates were then balloted for and accepted . lhe brethren then adjourned for refreshment , and a very Pleasant evening was spent . Five musical brethren , members of the cathedral choir , were present , and wc very much doubt if the music in this lodge can be equalled by any other in the kingdom .

P ORTSMOUTH . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 257 ) . — lij re R ' meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., when Bro . J . Ridd Hayman , [• P . M ., was the recipient of a very handsome gold P . M . 's jewel , subscribed for bv a larrre number of the brethren .

* he W . M ., Bro . Captain W . H . St . Clair , R . N ., made the presentation , and alluded to the valuable assistance rendered b y Bro . Hayman in the restoration of the lodge ildings , an ^ spoke in complimentary terms of the manner in which the business of tlie lodge had been conducted "" ring the year of Bro . Hayman ' s office . The following is

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the inscription on the jewel : " Presented , with fraternal regards , to Bro . J . Ridd Hayman , I . P . M ., in commemoration of the restoration of the Phosnix Lodsre Buildings 1 SS 0-S 1 . " MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3 ' 7 ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the

4 th inst . Present : Bros . H . Walmsley , W . M . ; W . NichoII , l . P . M . ; R . Tomlins , S . W . ; J . Wilson , J . W . ; J . Smethurst , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; W . J . Edwards , Sec ; R . R . Lisenden , J . ., acting S ? D ( Freemason ); J . R . Lever , P . M ., Org . ; J . Smith " I . G . J . Sly , Tyler ; John Bladon , P . M ., D . C , P . P . A . D . C . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; H . T . Mapleston , W . B . Akerman , G . D . Wenham , Ludwig Oppenheimer , J .

Garside , S . ; and Nelson . Visitors -. Bros . 1 ) . A . Davis , P . M . G 25 , P . G . S . < . f W . Derbyshire ; Frank A . Huet , P . M . 1009 , P-P-G . P . Staffordshire ; Partington , G 25 ; and Carmichael . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . VV . B . Akerman and H . T . Mapleston being

present , and desirous of being passed to the Second Degree , by permission of the VV . M ., the chair was occupied by Bro . J . R . Lever , who passed Bro . H . T . Mapleston to the Degree of a F . C ., after which Bro . James Dawson , P . M ., took the chair , and passed Bro . VV . B . Akerman to the Second Degree , and this concluding the business of the evening , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed bv the

visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . A pleasant time was passed at the social board , during which the newly-elected Prov . G . Treas ., Bro . J . E . Lees , P . M . 645 , and Bro . George Parker Brockbank , P . P . G . D ., put in an appearance , and were cordially welcomed . The healths of both brethren were proposed by Bro . VV . Nicholl , P . M ., and drank by the brethren , and , in response , Bro . Geo . P . Brockbank gave a resume of his Masonic

career , from which it appeared he was initiated into the Order in 1 S 4 G , and was installed VV . M . of his Mother Lodge in 1 S 49 , and appointed P . G . D . in 1 S 72 . Our much esteemed brother is very popular in this province , and is never tired of working for the welfare of Masonic charity , which is testified by one of the most honourable distinctions any Mason can possess , viz ., a charity jewel with twenty-one bars , that adorns his breast . 'The brethren then separated .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . 'lhe W . M ., Bro . T . F . Barrett , being unavoidably absent through illness , the chair was taken by the I . P . M ., Bro . G . Berry , who was supported by Bros . W . D . Merritt , S . W . ; Dr F . D . Grayson , S . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M . P . Z .. Prov . G .

, D . C , Sec ; VV . G . Brighten , P . M ., P . Z ., W . M . SGo , S . D . ; C . Floyd , as J . D . ; H . Beecher , as I . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Drummond , L . Warren , jun ., G . Lingwood , W . Gregson , S . Penny , A . Martin , Tyler , and others . The charge after initiation was given to the candidates , Bros . Gregson and Penny , by the J . VV .,

and the explanation of the first tracing board was delivered by the S . VV . Bros . Gregson and Penny were afterwaids passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . A cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Brighten , S . D ., for his valuable services in procuring a harmonium for the lodge , and a joining member having been proposed , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lod ge ( No . 1002 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Tuesday evening the tst inst . The lodge was opened in due form by the I . P . M ., Bro . T . C . Robinson . After all formal business had been done , the Secretary , Bro . Mason presented a large portrait of Bro . VV . F . Lamonby , P . M ., in full Alasonic Craft

clothing , which had been sent to him b y Mrs . Lamonby for the lodge . The l . P . M . in returning thanks in the name of the lodge , moved that a vote of thanks be sent to . Mrs . Lamonby , which was seconded by Bro . Peacock , S . W ., ' and unanimously carried . 'The lodge was then closed in due form with good harmony , according to ancient custom .

MANCHESTER . —Shakespeare Lod ge ( No . 1009 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet . At this meeting the installation of W . M . should have taken place , but owing to the absence of the VV . M . elect , Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . S . G . W ., who is cruising in the Mediterranean for the benefit of his health , it was

postponed until the next regular meeting . However , in order that the Constitutions should be strictly adhered to the W . M ., Bro . Frank A . Huet , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire , invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros George Hunt , S . W . ; G . Carter , J . W ., D . ol C . : T . l ' Hooper , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; W . E . Pickles , Sec ; Radford .

b . U . ; Allott , J . D . ; hntjeknap , I . G . ; Austin , Treas . ; H . T . Robberds , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Org .: Rowe , S . S . ; Godbert , J . S . ; and Heap , Tyler . 'There being no further business the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 122 S ) . — On Saturday , the Oth inst ., this lodge met for the annual installation and for other business , also to present the much esteemed Secretary , Bro . J . H . Jewell , P . M . and P . P . G . O ., with a testimonial , when the following officers of the lodn- ' e were present : Bros . J . Smalman Smith , VV . M . elect ; " l T . Baker , J . VV . ; K . Durtnell , P . M ., Treas . ; C K

Birch , S . D . ; II . L . Hall , J . D . ; R . Stevenson , D . C . ; F . J . Crowest , Org . ; C . I . Craig , Stwd . ; J . H . Jewell , Sec , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; and VV . Bro . E . J . " Dodd , P . M ., Prov . G . Org ., Charity Representative to the Amherst Lodge ; and Bro . VV . South , Tyler . The following brethren were also present : Bros . C . J . Dodd , P .. VI . ; Pilliner Waller , P . Hanmer , J . I . Birch , E . S , Strange , W .

Snarrowhawk , A . II . Lee , E . Roberts , 'J ' . Clarkson , and others . Among the distinguished visitors present were VV . Bros , f Luctts Workship , Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Griffin , Prov . G . ) . l ) ' Bros . Firrg , P . M . 25 G ; Bigley , P . M . i 2 yS ; Church , P . M . 1437 ; Novis , P . M . 1 G 91 ; and sixteen other visitors . Letters of apology were read from the R . W . B , o . Viscount Holmesdale , P . G . M . ; V . W . Bro . J . S . Eastes , D . P . G . M . for Kent j and from other noblemen and brethren , regret-

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ting their absence ; also from Bros . Alliston , Gauntlett . I . G . ; John Webb , VV . M . ; and others . The usual business having been proceeded with , the installation was commenced . The Board of Installing Masters was composed of several Past Masters , and the installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . ) . Figg , who duly installed Bro . J . Smalman Smith as W . M . for the ensuing

year , to which office he had been unanimousl y elected by the brethren . Having been greeted with the accustomed salutations , he appointed the following as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year , and duly invested each with the collar and jewel of his office : Bros . T . J . Baker , S VV H . L . Hall , J . W . ; C . E . Birch , S . D . ; R . Stevenson , J . D . ; C . I- Craig , I . G . ; E . S . Strange , D . C . ; F . Crowest . Org . and Stwd

. ; and VV . Sparrowhawk , Asst . Stwd . Bios . Durtnell and Jewell were unanimously elected as Treasurer and Secretary respectively , wirh thanks for their past services . Bro . South was re-elected as T yler and duly invested . Bro . Durtnell was also subsequently elected as Charity Representative for the ensuing year . The Auditors ( Bros . Craig and Stevenson ) having duly

reported upon the examination of accounts , & c , Messrs . John Hamlin , Henry Joseph Drane , and Herbert Barnard were balloted for and approved , and Alessrs . Drane and Barnard being present were duly initiated . Bro . E . I . Dodd then proceeded to present Bro . Jewell with a testimonial , which , at the request of the recipient , tool , the form of a splendid American organ .

Bro . Craig acted as Secretary , with the VV . M . and Bro . Webb as Committee , and they are to be congratulated on the success of the presentation . The testimonial ( to which the whole of the members subscribed ) was given as a token of the high estimation in which Bro . Jewell is so deservedly held , and in thorough appreciation of the alili * mannnr in wlili-lUr . u ~^ j :..-t -

, the onerous duties of Secretary during a number of years . Great interest was manifested in the presentation , as Bro ! Jewell was one of the founders of the lodge , and by his courtesy , kindness , affability of manner , and earnest devotion to the principles of the Craft , has earned the high esteem , not only in his mother lodge , but in the province ire which he is P . P . G . O . A photograph of the or <* an was exhibited .

The lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the Amherst Arms Hotel , where they partook of a splendid banquet . 'The lodge is to be particularl y congratulated upon having soeminenta W . M . for the current year . The W . M . was ably supported by his officers , both in the lodge and at the banquet , and the whole proceedings were completely successful . Bro . Novis , of the Chapel " Royal , gave some beautiful songs during the evening .

CHORLTON-CUM -HARDY . —Chorlton Chapter ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —The ordinary bi-monthl y meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 Gth ult ., and was opened by Comps . J . G . Batty , Z . ; Robert Davies , H . ; and Henry Marshall , J . ; there were also present : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . / .., P . P . G . tst . Assist . Soj ., East Lancashire ; losenh Potts . P . Z . ¦ Inunh

Crompton , S . E . ; Chas . Heywood , P . S . ; Thos . Mottershead , 1 st . Assist . Soj . ; J . J . Clayton , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; J . J . Lambert , lreas . ; W . H . Milner , VV . Hall , ' r ? wdn ^ , " ' J - D , ewhurst . acting S . N . ; E . Brundrett , aad VV . Chesshyre , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . H . Miller , A . Griffiths , VV . Dumville , H . 1 G 3 ; and VV . H . Vaughan , P . P . G . P . S . Cheshire .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken for Bro . A . Lewtas , J . D . 15 SS , and being favourably reported , he was exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . Svlhtoe , assisted on this particular occasion by the following choir viz . : Comps . Miller . Dumville . Griffith

Crompton and Brundrett . At the close of the ceremony ' , the ordinary routine business was transacted . cand the chapter closed in solemn form after which the ompanions adjourned to refreshment . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the beautiful rendering of songs , duets and trios , by Comps . Miller , Dumville and Lewtas .

LIVERPOOL . — Lodge of Emulation ( No . 1505 ) - —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , and the special object of the gathering caused a good deal of interest . Bro . R . Foote , W . M ., presided . The meeting was called for the purpose of uresentintr Rrn . Ir , V , n

Little , S . S ., who has been forsome years an active member of the lodge , with a handsome timepiece on the , occasion of his giving up the position of manager of St . John ' s Market for that of superintendent of Bilingsrjate Market , London . The VV . M . made the presentation in a few graceful sentences , and was followed by Bro . Coulson , I P M ¦ 7 Hocken , P . M ., M . C .: I . T . Callow . PM " P ' A '

Treas . ; D . Lloyd , VV . M . G 6 7 ; and H . Firth , GG 7 ! ' ' ' Bro . J . Little having suitably acknowled ged the gift the lodge was duly closed . ' The timepiece bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . John Little by the members of the Lodge of Emulation , in token of esteem and regard . May 3 rd iSS- > ' *

PONTYPRIDD . —Merlin Lodge ( No . 1578 ) — On Monday , the 1 st inst ., a large assemblage of brethren met within the precincts of the lodge-room to welcome the coming and speed the parting W . M . ' s of the lodge . The lodge having been opened in due form by the VV . M . Bro Thomas Dickson , Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , presented Bro . Richard Male , " W . M . elect , for installation at the hanrk n ( M , n rat ; -: \\ t » .

Bro . Dickson , and with reference to the manner in which the past W . M . did his final devoirs it may be permissible to say of it and of him , that nothing in his whole official life became him like the leaving it . Bro . Richard Male having taken the chair proceeded to invest his officers with their collars and jewels of office as follows : Bro . Thomas Dickson , l . P . M ; W HowefsKey , S . W . ; HenryNauntor Davis . l . W .-. Kcv . William l . mviu rv-in . r ,... \ u .-n- ... J " ¦ ~ ^ wiiiiam

W-ir ' , ' , ---- •; --- , .... ,,, « , . ilhams , Ireas . j Joseph Sprague , Sec ; Edward Henrv Howard , Org . ; John Edwards Price , D . of C ; Rev S Rowland Jones , S . D ; Stephen Levvis , J . D . ; Robert Thomas , I . G . ; VV . R . Davis and W . K . Perrot , Stewards and Albert Parsons , Tyler . The members of the Merlin Lodge present were Bros T Dickson , VV . M . ; R . C . Hunter , LP . M . ; J . Jones , P M ' J . Huiman , P . M . ; J . L . Leckie , S . VV .,- R . Male , l ' w ' - b . R . Jones , Chap . ; \ V . Williams , Treas . ; W . H . Key *