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Degree , when they were re-admitted and made F . C . Masons . The Installing Master , Bro . Frampton , proceeded with the ceremony . Bro . Dr . John Potts was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Pearson , P . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The Secretary read the ancient charges , to all of which Bro . Potts gave his unqualified assent . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when the ceremony of installation was completed in a
highly Masonic manner . The lodge was closed to the First Degree . The W . M . then installed the following brethren : Bros . Frampton , I . P . M . ; Sutherst , S . W . ; Smart , J . W . ; Riseborough , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec . ; Hudson , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; Whinham , Org . ; Burns , I . G . ; Somerville and Craven , Stewards ; and Brown , Tyler . All business being done , the loelge was closed according to ancient custom .
MAIDSTONE . —Belvedere Lodge ( No . 503 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was celebrated on Tuesday last , the 9 th inst ., and more than ordinary interest was manifested in the event from the fact that the worthy and respected Town Clerk of Maidstone , Bro . Herbert Monckton , was tn be installed into the chair by his brother , Bro . John Braddick Monckton , Town Clerk of
London , who has for many years taken an immense interest in the Craft , and especially the numerous Charities connected with it . The ceremony of installation took place at the Town I Ia . ll , kindly granted for the occasion , where a goodly number eif the members of the Belvedere and other lodges in the province assembler .. Amongst those present were Bros . . !• R . Feiorel , W . M . ; J . B .
Monckton , Installing Master ; 11 . Monckton , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; C . G . Long , S . D . ; Reader , J . D . j Nicholson , I . G . ; Rev . T . Robinson , 709 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Allen , 144 ; W . H . Parsons , 1373 ; II . Gillespie , 1725 ; G . Naylor , 20 ; J . W . Menpes , 1725 ; and the following Past Masters and brethren of the Belvedere Lodge , 503 : Bros . J . S . Anscomb , R . G . Pike , R . Sargent , J . Hunt , J . H . Clarke , J .
Cruttendcn , II . Cruttenden , Chittenden , Waller , R . T . Tatham , T . Wells , G . Baker , G . F , Baker , Thornhill , Shrubsole , Gray , and others . The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . Monckton , and the W . M ., liro . Herbert Monckion , having taken the chair , the formula was completed , and the following officers invested : Bros . Piper ,
S . W . ; C . G . Long , J . W . ; Reader , S . D . ; Nicholson , J . D . ; Cornell , I . G . ; E . Page , Steward ; Kite , Sec ; Harpur , Treas . ; and Case , Tyler . A pleasing feature of the day ' s proceedings was the prcsentation | to Bro . J . R . Foorel of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . J . R . Foord , Belvedere Lodge , No . 503 , as a token of respect , Dec . 2 , 1 S 79 . " At
the conclusion of the business of the elay , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Star Hotel , where an excellent banquet had been prepared by the host , Bro . Keeley . About seventy sat down , under the presidency of the newlyinstalled Master , Bro . H . Monckton , who was supported on the left by his brother , the Town Clerk of London , and on the right by Bro . Foord , the I . P . M . The customary loyal
toasts having been given from the chair , that of " The R . W . the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmerselale , and the Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . J , B . Monckton , who , in responding , spoke of the pleasure it had given him to undertake the ceremony of the installation of a brother in a double sense , and in his old mother lodge the Belvedere . Referring to the Officers of Grand
Lodge , he said they were a worthy body of men , anel excellent examples of what Grand Officers should be . The toast of " The R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " was roost enthusiastically received , as was also that of " Bro . Eastes , and the Officers of the Province . " The toast of " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Monckton , " was entrusteel to Bro . Wells , P . M ., and receiveel with great
• nthustasm . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked the proposer for the flattering terms of his speech , and the brethren for the manner in which they had received it . Having referred in appreciative terms to the ceremony of his installation , he ventured to suggest that in the coming year of political strife , although politics were strictly excluded from their meetings , the younger members
of the lodge should not allow any feelings of strife to interfere with the harmony and brotherly feelings of Masonry . The toast of " The Past Masters of the Belvedere Lodge " was responded to by Bro . F ' oord ; that of "The Treasurer " ( in the absence of Bro . Harpur ) , by Bro . Swinfen ; and of " The Secretary " by Bro . Kite , who referred ro his long connection with the lodge , and the pleasure it gave
him to again serve them as Secretary . " the Health of the Visitors" was given by the worthy W . M ., anel the Rev . Bro . Robinson , in an impressive speech , spoke of the excellent principles which Freemasonry was designed to promote . Founded on the volume of the sacred law , it taught them their duty to God and their neighbour , and
led them to respect one another in the different positions into which God had called them . " The Health of the Wardens and Officers" concluded the toast list . The pleasure of the evening , we shoulel state , was greatly enhanced by the excellent programme of music given by Messrs . Rhodes and Moulden , of Canterbury Cathedral , assisted by Miss Nelly McEwen .
STOURPORT . — Vernon Lodge ( No . 5 O 0 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge room at the Swan Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened in due form by the reiiiing W . M ., Bro . J . T . Meredith , 377 and 5 60 , P . G . A . D . C , who was well supported by the following officers and brethren :
Bros . Stokes , 252 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Fitzgerald . P . P . S . G . D . ; George Taylor , P . M . and Treasurer 377 , and P . S . G . D . ; E . A . Broome , P . P . G . P . ; George Grosvcnor , P . P . G . R . ; J . Blundell , P . M . anel Treasurer s 6 o , P . P . G . R . ; Buck , 280 , P . G . Supt . Wks . ; Hilary Hill , P . M . 280 ; McCandless , W . M . 377 ; T . Pike , W . M . 1104 ; Stiinger , 377 I
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Ryder , 1792 ; and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Whitfield Naylor , was presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . George Taylor , P . M ., and was inducted into the chair of King Solomon in an impressive manner by Bro . J . T . Meredith , the retiring W . M . At this stage the lodge was honoured by the presence of the R . W . P . G . M ., Sir Edmund Lechmere , anel he having taken the
chair , was received by the brethren with royal honours . The R . W . P . G . M . having desired the W . M . elect to resume his chair , the remainder of the ceremony was performed by Bro . George Taylor , P . M ., anel has seldom been given in a more earnest and impressive manner . The lodge listened with the greatest attention , and Bro . Taylor , at the conclusion of the ceremony , and after lodge had been
closed , was warmly congratulated , this being the first time that he had acted as Installing Master . The W . M ., Bro . Naylor , then proceeded to invest his officers forthe ensuing year , the usual instructions and a few appropriate remarks being made to each by Bro . Fitzgerald , P . P . S . G . D .: Bros . Robert Blundell , S . W . ; Comber , J . W ., pro . tern ., in the absence in Ireland of T . Ormsby , J . W . ; Danks , S . D . ;
Vale , J . D . ; H . Preen , I . G . ( pro . tem . ) ; J . Blundell , Treasurer ; J . T . Meredith , Secietary ; and Mills , Tyler . The brethren then , in celebration of the feast of St . John , adjourned to a choice banquet presided over by the W . M . After the usual loyal and the earlier Masonic toasts had been given , and honoured , the W . M . rose and proposed " The Health of their distinguished guest , the R . W . P . G . M .
of Worcestershire , Sir Edmund Lechmere . " He said the Vernon Lodge was exceedingly gratified by the visit of their P . G . M ., which was the more pleasant because totally unexpected . The W . M . believed that this was the first occasion of Sir Edmund coming to Stourport since Provincial Grand Lodge had been held there , and he considered it as a great compliment to him , and to the lodge ,
that he had aitended this installation . He hoped that the R . W . P . G . M . woulel be able to come anel see the working of the lodge 011 an ordinary occasion , for it was his desire to have plenty of work during the coming year , and he hoped to elo that work well , for he knew that his officers Would give him the heartiest support , and thus they trusted to be always ready shoulel the P . G . M . do them the
honour to come anel see them again unexpectedly , et was a great encouragement to the brethren to see the interest their R . W . P . G . M . was taking in Masonry and in every individual lodge in the province . The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , expressed the pleasure it gave him to meet the brethren , and to visit the Vernon Loitge . He stated that although his visit had been made without any notice , he
was pleased to find the lodge so strongly represented . He intended thus to visit lodges at all times throughout the province ; he only regretted that his numerous engagements had prevented his being present in lodge during the first part of the interesting ceremony performed that day , but from what he had seen of the working of the lodge he hael derived great pleasure . He wished especially to allude
to the impressive manner in which Bro . Taylor had performed the concluding portion of the installing ceremony , which must have afforded great satisfaction anel delight to the brethren . The R . W . P . G . M . having proposed "The Health of the newly-elected W . M ., " the toast of " The Visitors " was next duly honoured , and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated .
SUNDERLAND . —Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the St . Stephen ' s School , on Monday , the 9 th insf ., at 7 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Eggleston , supported by many able P . M . ' s . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Bros . Lackenby and Burlinson , candidates for the Second Degree , were
examined , anil giving satisfaction , they retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Lackenby and Burlinson were regularly admitteel and made F . C . Masons . Bro . Thompson , a candidate for the Third Degree , was examined , and retired . The lodge was raised
to the Third Degree , when Bro . Thompson was admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was regularly reduceel to the F'irst Degree . " Hearty good wishes " from Bro . Sears , W . M . of the Emulation Lodge , 299 , Dartford . All business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom .
ROMILY . —Oakwood Lodge ( No . 1126 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Stock Dove Inn on Thurselay , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . T . Wilkinson , acting W . M . ; R . Ballantinc , S . W . ; Jno . Gray , J . W . ; Jas . Hartley , Treas . ; Robt . Gray , Sec . ; J . Mitchell , S . D . ; H . Woodall , J . D . ; T . Booth , acting I . G . ; J . Dcnneley , Tyler ; W . Greig , Henry
Howard , R . Wilkinron , P . M . ; Saml . Howe , John Plant , Geo . H . Jackson , G . A . Robinson , P . M . ; anel visitors : Bros . H . Howard , P . M . 1126 , P . P . G . J . D . Cheshire ; Drinkwater , J no . Beech , P . M . 3 61 , P . P . G . Purst . Cheshire ; and R . R . Luenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at seven o'clock with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Geo . H .
J ackson being ready and willing to take his Second Degree was interrogated , and having' very satisfactorily answeced withdrew . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree , anil on the re-admission of Bro . Johnson he was passe-el to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M . The manner in which this ceremony was performed by the W . M . and his officers reflects the greatest credit to the lodge . This being the usual nighl for the election of
W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , the usual proceedings were gone through , which resulted in favour of Bro . R . Ballantine for the first-named honour ; Bro . Hartley tor the second ( re-elected ); and Bro . Dcnneley for tne third ( reelected ) . Bro . Ballantine briefly thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . Alter some discussion as to the fixtures for a lodge of emergency and the St . John ' s Festival , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree .
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" Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 20 . The brethten afterwards sat down to supper , but some of them , ourselves amongst the number , having to return to Manchester by the 8 . 54 train , prevented further particulars being noted .
SUDBURY . —Stour Valley Lodge ( No . 1224 ) . —The eleventh anniversary of this lodge and installation of the Worshipful Master took place at the Masonic Hall , Market-hill , on Friday , the 5 th inst . The brethren assembled at four o ' clock , and the lodge having been opened , Bro . the Rev . C . J , Martyn , the highly esteemed D . P . G . M . Suffolk , and P . G . Chaplain of England , and Immediate
Past Master , most impressively performed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Robt . E . Jones , S . W ., being duly installed in " the chair of King Solomon , " with ail the ancient rites and ceremonies , " proclaimed in the north , south , east , and west , " and saluted in ancient form by the assembled brethren . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros .
H . C . Canham , S . W . ; S . Spurgin , J . W . ; E . R . Boulter , S . D . ; Geo . Murrells , J . D . ; T . Arelley , I . G . ; J . F . Hills , P . P . G . J . W ., TJcas . ; F . Wheeler , P . P . G . Reg ., Sec . ; W . H Smith , D . C ; H . Welham , P . M .. Steward ; and H . M . Sholl , Tyler . Bro . Lieut . J . S . De Bcauvoir Yelloly , R . N ., was balloted for , anel elected a jouueitr member . Mr , Christie E . Mauldon anil Mr . F . E . Dunn were next
balloted for , elected , anil duly admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies were well worked by the newly-installeel W . M ., a charge being afterwards delivered by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , I . P . M . Additional- ' nterest was attached to the initiations , the two canelidates having been recently elected Town Councillors . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren ,
to the number of thirty , adjourned from " labour to refreshment " to a banquet at the Rose and Crown Hotel , splendidly served up by Mrs . Hanscll . The usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the names of the W . M ., Bro . Jones , who presided , and Bro . H . C . Canham , S . W ., vice-chairman , being most cordially receiveel , as well as the Installing Officer , Bro . Martyn , and the
newly-initiated Masons . The remameler of the evening was most pleasantly spent in harmony and good fellowship , the gathering having been one of the most successful the lodge has ever had . Besides those mentioned above the following members of the lodge were present : —Bros . W . L . Lewis , A . Boggis , F . W . Gee , E . Flowerday , C . N . Row , C . W . Grimwood , S . Cooper . G . F . Swain , N . Aprile , C .
Emmerson , P . M . ; G . H . Grimwood , P . M . ; C J . Cardinall , and A . Grimwood . Visitors : Bros . A . Peacock , P . M . Temple Lodge , 118 ; C . Cooke , W . M . ; J . W . Collins , S . W ., P . G . Chaplain Suffolk ; T . Stokoe , Sec . ; T . Klamborowski , J . W ., all of the Royal Clarence Lodge , 1823 , Clare ; J . B . King , Egyptian , 27 ; and W . H . L . Jones , Royal St . Edmunds , 1008 .
MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Truth ( No . 145 8 ) . — On Saturday last , the Oth inst ., the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in the large room of the Conservative Club , Miles Platting . The lodge was opened in elue form , anel with solemn prayer at 3 . 30 p . m ., by Bro . Wm . Cox , W . M ., assisted by the officers of thelodge . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . E .
Iliff , S . W . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ; A . Yaxley , S . D . ; W . Nicholson , J . D . ; A . Hebden , I . G . ; M . Hyams and A . B . Gcodchild , Stewards ; Chas . Beswick , Tyler ; W . H . Flynn , J . Cooper , R . Nelson , F . Kingston , W . A . Barton , G . H . Needle . P . M . ; T . Tyers , P . M . ; S . Necdham , P . M . ; and visiting Bros . F . II . Dale , 1773 ; J . Greenup , S . W . 5 81 ; J . W . Hester , ton ; John Rogers , 1219 ; Chas .
Ray , 152 ; J . Howarth , 1392 ; M . Davies , 6 G 7 ; J . S . Leach , 1077 ; E . J . Cummins , W . M . 1459 ; T . Heap , W . M . 1077 ; H . Darbyshire , P . M ., acting W . M . 5 81 ; H Lister , P . M . 1011 ; W . Dumville , P . M . ion ; J . Kinder , P . M . 3 8 7 ; E . Kveratt , 1077 ; A . B . Everatt , 1045 ; Robt , Leach , W . M . 1219 ; W . H . Anderton , P . M . 1161 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and duly
confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . requested Bro . Robt . Caldwell , P . M ., P . G . S . B . E . L ., Installing Master , to proceed with the ceremony eif installation , which was very ably performed by that distinguished and able brother , assisted by Bros . Cox and Needham , Past Masters of the lodge . The officers for the past year were in each case advanced to
the higher position , except the Secretary ( re-signed ) , when Bro . J . H . Hall was invested to the important office . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer at 6 o ' clock . At O . 30 the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Johnson , and ably served up by a numerous staff of efficient assistants . The usual loyal and Masonic toists were proposed by the W . M ., Bro . J . E . Iliff , who also
presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Cox , with a gold Past Master's jewel as a slight recognition of the many services rendered to the lodge . The presentation was with much feeling acknowledged by Bro . Cox . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was very neatly proposed by one of the Past Masters , and responded to by most of the visiting brethren .
A very interesting programme was gone thorough by the following musical brethren-. Uros . Wm . Dumville , P . M 1011 ; H . Lister , P . M . 1011 ; Chas . Turner , W . Nicholson , S . D . n ^ S ; pianist , J . Howarth , O . 1392 , and the brethren , after spending a most enjoyable evening , retired at 10 . 30 p . m .
MANCHESTER . — Ashbury Lodge No . 1459 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving lodge was held at the Justice Birch Hotel , West-street , Gorton , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . Thos . Hughes , W . M . ; E . Cummings , S . W . ; S . N . Newton , J . W . ; P . F . Brownridne , I . P . M . ; Edwin J . Reynolds , Sec ; John Gallagher , P . M ., D . of C . ; Jas . Abbott , Treas . ; Joseph Meadows , Tyler ; Thos .
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Degree , when they were re-admitted and made F . C . Masons . The Installing Master , Bro . Frampton , proceeded with the ceremony . Bro . Dr . John Potts was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Pearson , P . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The Secretary read the ancient charges , to all of which Bro . Potts gave his unqualified assent . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when the ceremony of installation was completed in a
highly Masonic manner . The lodge was closed to the First Degree . The W . M . then installed the following brethren : Bros . Frampton , I . P . M . ; Sutherst , S . W . ; Smart , J . W . ; Riseborough , Treas . ; Stiles , Sec . ; Hudson , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; Whinham , Org . ; Burns , I . G . ; Somerville and Craven , Stewards ; and Brown , Tyler . All business being done , the loelge was closed according to ancient custom .
MAIDSTONE . —Belvedere Lodge ( No . 503 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was celebrated on Tuesday last , the 9 th inst ., and more than ordinary interest was manifested in the event from the fact that the worthy and respected Town Clerk of Maidstone , Bro . Herbert Monckton , was tn be installed into the chair by his brother , Bro . John Braddick Monckton , Town Clerk of
London , who has for many years taken an immense interest in the Craft , and especially the numerous Charities connected with it . The ceremony of installation took place at the Town I Ia . ll , kindly granted for the occasion , where a goodly number eif the members of the Belvedere and other lodges in the province assembler .. Amongst those present were Bros . . !• R . Feiorel , W . M . ; J . B .
Monckton , Installing Master ; 11 . Monckton , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; C . G . Long , S . D . ; Reader , J . D . j Nicholson , I . G . ; Rev . T . Robinson , 709 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Allen , 144 ; W . H . Parsons , 1373 ; II . Gillespie , 1725 ; G . Naylor , 20 ; J . W . Menpes , 1725 ; and the following Past Masters and brethren of the Belvedere Lodge , 503 : Bros . J . S . Anscomb , R . G . Pike , R . Sargent , J . Hunt , J . H . Clarke , J .
Cruttendcn , II . Cruttenden , Chittenden , Waller , R . T . Tatham , T . Wells , G . Baker , G . F , Baker , Thornhill , Shrubsole , Gray , and others . The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . Monckton , and the W . M ., liro . Herbert Monckion , having taken the chair , the formula was completed , and the following officers invested : Bros . Piper ,
S . W . ; C . G . Long , J . W . ; Reader , S . D . ; Nicholson , J . D . ; Cornell , I . G . ; E . Page , Steward ; Kite , Sec ; Harpur , Treas . ; and Case , Tyler . A pleasing feature of the day ' s proceedings was the prcsentation | to Bro . J . R . Foorel of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . J . R . Foord , Belvedere Lodge , No . 503 , as a token of respect , Dec . 2 , 1 S 79 . " At
the conclusion of the business of the elay , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Star Hotel , where an excellent banquet had been prepared by the host , Bro . Keeley . About seventy sat down , under the presidency of the newlyinstalled Master , Bro . H . Monckton , who was supported on the left by his brother , the Town Clerk of London , and on the right by Bro . Foord , the I . P . M . The customary loyal
toasts having been given from the chair , that of " The R . W . the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmerselale , and the Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . J , B . Monckton , who , in responding , spoke of the pleasure it had given him to undertake the ceremony of the installation of a brother in a double sense , and in his old mother lodge the Belvedere . Referring to the Officers of Grand
Lodge , he said they were a worthy body of men , anel excellent examples of what Grand Officers should be . The toast of " The R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " was roost enthusiastically received , as was also that of " Bro . Eastes , and the Officers of the Province . " The toast of " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Monckton , " was entrusteel to Bro . Wells , P . M ., and receiveel with great
• nthustasm . The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked the proposer for the flattering terms of his speech , and the brethren for the manner in which they had received it . Having referred in appreciative terms to the ceremony of his installation , he ventured to suggest that in the coming year of political strife , although politics were strictly excluded from their meetings , the younger members
of the lodge should not allow any feelings of strife to interfere with the harmony and brotherly feelings of Masonry . The toast of " The Past Masters of the Belvedere Lodge " was responded to by Bro . F ' oord ; that of "The Treasurer " ( in the absence of Bro . Harpur ) , by Bro . Swinfen ; and of " The Secretary " by Bro . Kite , who referred ro his long connection with the lodge , and the pleasure it gave
him to again serve them as Secretary . " the Health of the Visitors" was given by the worthy W . M ., anel the Rev . Bro . Robinson , in an impressive speech , spoke of the excellent principles which Freemasonry was designed to promote . Founded on the volume of the sacred law , it taught them their duty to God and their neighbour , and
led them to respect one another in the different positions into which God had called them . " The Health of the Wardens and Officers" concluded the toast list . The pleasure of the evening , we shoulel state , was greatly enhanced by the excellent programme of music given by Messrs . Rhodes and Moulden , of Canterbury Cathedral , assisted by Miss Nelly McEwen .
STOURPORT . — Vernon Lodge ( No . 5 O 0 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge room at the Swan Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened in due form by the reiiiing W . M ., Bro . J . T . Meredith , 377 and 5 60 , P . G . A . D . C , who was well supported by the following officers and brethren :
Bros . Stokes , 252 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Fitzgerald . P . P . S . G . D . ; George Taylor , P . M . and Treasurer 377 , and P . S . G . D . ; E . A . Broome , P . P . G . P . ; George Grosvcnor , P . P . G . R . ; J . Blundell , P . M . anel Treasurer s 6 o , P . P . G . R . ; Buck , 280 , P . G . Supt . Wks . ; Hilary Hill , P . M . 280 ; McCandless , W . M . 377 ; T . Pike , W . M . 1104 ; Stiinger , 377 I
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Ryder , 1792 ; and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Whitfield Naylor , was presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . George Taylor , P . M ., and was inducted into the chair of King Solomon in an impressive manner by Bro . J . T . Meredith , the retiring W . M . At this stage the lodge was honoured by the presence of the R . W . P . G . M ., Sir Edmund Lechmere , anel he having taken the
chair , was received by the brethren with royal honours . The R . W . P . G . M . having desired the W . M . elect to resume his chair , the remainder of the ceremony was performed by Bro . George Taylor , P . M ., anel has seldom been given in a more earnest and impressive manner . The lodge listened with the greatest attention , and Bro . Taylor , at the conclusion of the ceremony , and after lodge had been
closed , was warmly congratulated , this being the first time that he had acted as Installing Master . The W . M ., Bro . Naylor , then proceeded to invest his officers forthe ensuing year , the usual instructions and a few appropriate remarks being made to each by Bro . Fitzgerald , P . P . S . G . D .: Bros . Robert Blundell , S . W . ; Comber , J . W ., pro . tern ., in the absence in Ireland of T . Ormsby , J . W . ; Danks , S . D . ;
Vale , J . D . ; H . Preen , I . G . ( pro . tem . ) ; J . Blundell , Treasurer ; J . T . Meredith , Secietary ; and Mills , Tyler . The brethren then , in celebration of the feast of St . John , adjourned to a choice banquet presided over by the W . M . After the usual loyal and the earlier Masonic toasts had been given , and honoured , the W . M . rose and proposed " The Health of their distinguished guest , the R . W . P . G . M .
of Worcestershire , Sir Edmund Lechmere . " He said the Vernon Lodge was exceedingly gratified by the visit of their P . G . M ., which was the more pleasant because totally unexpected . The W . M . believed that this was the first occasion of Sir Edmund coming to Stourport since Provincial Grand Lodge had been held there , and he considered it as a great compliment to him , and to the lodge ,
that he had aitended this installation . He hoped that the R . W . P . G . M . woulel be able to come anel see the working of the lodge 011 an ordinary occasion , for it was his desire to have plenty of work during the coming year , and he hoped to elo that work well , for he knew that his officers Would give him the heartiest support , and thus they trusted to be always ready shoulel the P . G . M . do them the
honour to come anel see them again unexpectedly , et was a great encouragement to the brethren to see the interest their R . W . P . G . M . was taking in Masonry and in every individual lodge in the province . The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , expressed the pleasure it gave him to meet the brethren , and to visit the Vernon Loitge . He stated that although his visit had been made without any notice , he
was pleased to find the lodge so strongly represented . He intended thus to visit lodges at all times throughout the province ; he only regretted that his numerous engagements had prevented his being present in lodge during the first part of the interesting ceremony performed that day , but from what he had seen of the working of the lodge he hael derived great pleasure . He wished especially to allude
to the impressive manner in which Bro . Taylor had performed the concluding portion of the installing ceremony , which must have afforded great satisfaction anel delight to the brethren . The R . W . P . G . M . having proposed "The Health of the newly-elected W . M ., " the toast of " The Visitors " was next duly honoured , and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated .
SUNDERLAND . —Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the St . Stephen ' s School , on Monday , the 9 th insf ., at 7 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Eggleston , supported by many able P . M . ' s . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Bros . Lackenby and Burlinson , candidates for the Second Degree , were
examined , anil giving satisfaction , they retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Lackenby and Burlinson were regularly admitteel and made F . C . Masons . Bro . Thompson , a candidate for the Third Degree , was examined , and retired . The lodge was raised
to the Third Degree , when Bro . Thompson was admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was regularly reduceel to the F'irst Degree . " Hearty good wishes " from Bro . Sears , W . M . of the Emulation Lodge , 299 , Dartford . All business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom .
ROMILY . —Oakwood Lodge ( No . 1126 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Stock Dove Inn on Thurselay , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . T . Wilkinson , acting W . M . ; R . Ballantinc , S . W . ; Jno . Gray , J . W . ; Jas . Hartley , Treas . ; Robt . Gray , Sec . ; J . Mitchell , S . D . ; H . Woodall , J . D . ; T . Booth , acting I . G . ; J . Dcnneley , Tyler ; W . Greig , Henry
Howard , R . Wilkinron , P . M . ; Saml . Howe , John Plant , Geo . H . Jackson , G . A . Robinson , P . M . ; anel visitors : Bros . H . Howard , P . M . 1126 , P . P . G . J . D . Cheshire ; Drinkwater , J no . Beech , P . M . 3 61 , P . P . G . Purst . Cheshire ; and R . R . Luenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at seven o'clock with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Geo . H .
J ackson being ready and willing to take his Second Degree was interrogated , and having' very satisfactorily answeced withdrew . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree , anil on the re-admission of Bro . Johnson he was passe-el to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M . The manner in which this ceremony was performed by the W . M . and his officers reflects the greatest credit to the lodge . This being the usual nighl for the election of
W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , the usual proceedings were gone through , which resulted in favour of Bro . R . Ballantine for the first-named honour ; Bro . Hartley tor the second ( re-elected ); and Bro . Dcnneley for tne third ( reelected ) . Bro . Ballantine briefly thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . Alter some discussion as to the fixtures for a lodge of emergency and the St . John ' s Festival , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree .
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" Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 20 . The brethten afterwards sat down to supper , but some of them , ourselves amongst the number , having to return to Manchester by the 8 . 54 train , prevented further particulars being noted .
SUDBURY . —Stour Valley Lodge ( No . 1224 ) . —The eleventh anniversary of this lodge and installation of the Worshipful Master took place at the Masonic Hall , Market-hill , on Friday , the 5 th inst . The brethren assembled at four o ' clock , and the lodge having been opened , Bro . the Rev . C . J , Martyn , the highly esteemed D . P . G . M . Suffolk , and P . G . Chaplain of England , and Immediate
Past Master , most impressively performed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Robt . E . Jones , S . W ., being duly installed in " the chair of King Solomon , " with ail the ancient rites and ceremonies , " proclaimed in the north , south , east , and west , " and saluted in ancient form by the assembled brethren . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros .
H . C . Canham , S . W . ; S . Spurgin , J . W . ; E . R . Boulter , S . D . ; Geo . Murrells , J . D . ; T . Arelley , I . G . ; J . F . Hills , P . P . G . J . W ., TJcas . ; F . Wheeler , P . P . G . Reg ., Sec . ; W . H Smith , D . C ; H . Welham , P . M .. Steward ; and H . M . Sholl , Tyler . Bro . Lieut . J . S . De Bcauvoir Yelloly , R . N ., was balloted for , anel elected a jouueitr member . Mr , Christie E . Mauldon anil Mr . F . E . Dunn were next
balloted for , elected , anil duly admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies were well worked by the newly-installeel W . M ., a charge being afterwards delivered by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , I . P . M . Additional- ' nterest was attached to the initiations , the two canelidates having been recently elected Town Councillors . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren ,
to the number of thirty , adjourned from " labour to refreshment " to a banquet at the Rose and Crown Hotel , splendidly served up by Mrs . Hanscll . The usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the names of the W . M ., Bro . Jones , who presided , and Bro . H . C . Canham , S . W ., vice-chairman , being most cordially receiveel , as well as the Installing Officer , Bro . Martyn , and the
newly-initiated Masons . The remameler of the evening was most pleasantly spent in harmony and good fellowship , the gathering having been one of the most successful the lodge has ever had . Besides those mentioned above the following members of the lodge were present : —Bros . W . L . Lewis , A . Boggis , F . W . Gee , E . Flowerday , C . N . Row , C . W . Grimwood , S . Cooper . G . F . Swain , N . Aprile , C .
Emmerson , P . M . ; G . H . Grimwood , P . M . ; C J . Cardinall , and A . Grimwood . Visitors : Bros . A . Peacock , P . M . Temple Lodge , 118 ; C . Cooke , W . M . ; J . W . Collins , S . W ., P . G . Chaplain Suffolk ; T . Stokoe , Sec . ; T . Klamborowski , J . W ., all of the Royal Clarence Lodge , 1823 , Clare ; J . B . King , Egyptian , 27 ; and W . H . L . Jones , Royal St . Edmunds , 1008 .
MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Truth ( No . 145 8 ) . — On Saturday last , the Oth inst ., the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in the large room of the Conservative Club , Miles Platting . The lodge was opened in elue form , anel with solemn prayer at 3 . 30 p . m ., by Bro . Wm . Cox , W . M ., assisted by the officers of thelodge . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . E .
Iliff , S . W . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ; A . Yaxley , S . D . ; W . Nicholson , J . D . ; A . Hebden , I . G . ; M . Hyams and A . B . Gcodchild , Stewards ; Chas . Beswick , Tyler ; W . H . Flynn , J . Cooper , R . Nelson , F . Kingston , W . A . Barton , G . H . Needle . P . M . ; T . Tyers , P . M . ; S . Necdham , P . M . ; and visiting Bros . F . II . Dale , 1773 ; J . Greenup , S . W . 5 81 ; J . W . Hester , ton ; John Rogers , 1219 ; Chas .
Ray , 152 ; J . Howarth , 1392 ; M . Davies , 6 G 7 ; J . S . Leach , 1077 ; E . J . Cummins , W . M . 1459 ; T . Heap , W . M . 1077 ; H . Darbyshire , P . M ., acting W . M . 5 81 ; H Lister , P . M . 1011 ; W . Dumville , P . M . ion ; J . Kinder , P . M . 3 8 7 ; E . Kveratt , 1077 ; A . B . Everatt , 1045 ; Robt , Leach , W . M . 1219 ; W . H . Anderton , P . M . 1161 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and duly
confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . requested Bro . Robt . Caldwell , P . M ., P . G . S . B . E . L ., Installing Master , to proceed with the ceremony eif installation , which was very ably performed by that distinguished and able brother , assisted by Bros . Cox and Needham , Past Masters of the lodge . The officers for the past year were in each case advanced to
the higher position , except the Secretary ( re-signed ) , when Bro . J . H . Hall was invested to the important office . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer at 6 o ' clock . At O . 30 the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Johnson , and ably served up by a numerous staff of efficient assistants . The usual loyal and Masonic toists were proposed by the W . M ., Bro . J . E . Iliff , who also
presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Cox , with a gold Past Master's jewel as a slight recognition of the many services rendered to the lodge . The presentation was with much feeling acknowledged by Bro . Cox . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was very neatly proposed by one of the Past Masters , and responded to by most of the visiting brethren .
A very interesting programme was gone thorough by the following musical brethren-. Uros . Wm . Dumville , P . M 1011 ; H . Lister , P . M . 1011 ; Chas . Turner , W . Nicholson , S . D . n ^ S ; pianist , J . Howarth , O . 1392 , and the brethren , after spending a most enjoyable evening , retired at 10 . 30 p . m .
MANCHESTER . — Ashbury Lodge No . 1459 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving lodge was held at the Justice Birch Hotel , West-street , Gorton , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . Thos . Hughes , W . M . ; E . Cummings , S . W . ; S . N . Newton , J . W . ; P . F . Brownridne , I . P . M . ; Edwin J . Reynolds , Sec ; John Gallagher , P . M ., D . of C . ; Jas . Abbott , Treas . ; Joseph Meadows , Tyler ; Thos .