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Sec ; J . Macaulay , S . D . ; Dr . Ricketts , J . D . ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; C Bargery , P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . ; T . Hood E . . Gaskell , and C F . Reid , Stewards ; and E . Watson , Tyler . 'The visitors included Bros . Councillor J . Moulding , P . P . G . Reg . ; Dr . D . D . Costine , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . C . Erwin , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Whalley . P . P . G . D . C . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; George

Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Williams , P . P . G . D . ; J . Pilling , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; B . Armitage , P . P . A . G . S . ; C . Birch , P . M . 203 ; J . Booth , P . M . 12 S 9 ; M . Davies , P . M . 249 ; W . Mackney , P . M . 1620 ; J . Boyle , P . M . S 23 . W . Jones , P . M . 220 ; VV . Maddox , P . M . S 23 ; J . W . Hounsell , P . M . 203 ; J . Unsworth , P . M . 10 S 6 ; L . Peake , P . M . 1035 ; J . Hogarth , VV . M . 1473 ; R . Foote ,

W . M . 2335 ; J . VV . Baker , W . M . 203 ; and W . Rawsthorne , W . M . 11 S 2 . After preliminary business , including the initiation of a candidate , had been transacted , the W . M . elect , Bro . C Johnson , was presented for installation by Bros . C . Bargery , P . P . S . G . D ., and E . Johnston , P . P . G . D ., and the ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Molyneux , the retiring W . M . Bro . Johnston then

invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Molyneux , l . P . M . ; William Bushell , S . W . ; J . Milne , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; J . Croxton , Treasurer ( re-elected seventh time ) ; J . Macaulay , Secretary ; Dr . Ricketts , S . D . ; T . Hood , J . D . ; C . Bargery , P . P . S . G . D ., as D . C ; C . F . Reid , I . G . ; E . C . Gaskell , J . Hughes , T . Hillman , and J . O . Ellams , Stewards ; and E . Watson ,

Tyler . The investiture being over , the brethren subsequently dined together , after which the usual loyal toasts were given by the VV . M ., and heartily responded to . Bro . Johnson , in proposing "The Health of Bro . Molyneux , I . P . M ., " presented him with a handsome gilt drawing-room clock , subscribed for by the members of the lodge

as a slight token of their esteem for him , in addition to the usual Past Master's jewel , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . Bro . Molyneux appropriately responded . During the evening the following brethren , conducted by Bro . George Eyton , gave musical selections : Bros . Pugmire , Nicholls , Williams , and Fargher .

RICHMOND . Richmond Lodge ( No . 2032 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Greyhound Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . M . Margason , W . M . ; A . Crewe , S . W . ; A . Aldin , J . W . ; Reynolds , Treas . ; G . C . Rowland , Sec . ; Aldridge , S . D . ; Trinder , l . D . ; Abell , I . G . j Nash ,

Stwd . j Mitchell , Tyler j Sapsworth , l . P . M . j B . E . Blasby , P . M . j E . Dare , P . M . j Pentelow , Robinson , Breadmore , Syrett , Pouling , Laker , Downs , Skewes , Cox , Nash , Grey , Merritt , Hopkins , Goddard , Bray , Skene , Ford , Keyes , Hester , Axten , Mouflet , Amy , Ambrose , Payze , Williamson , Smith , and Hampton . Visitors : Bros . Rydon , S 20 J Brodrick , 2309 ; Dawson , 679 ; Butler , 55 ;

Long , 206 ; and Wickms , 1 744 , 471 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bros . Merritt and Axten passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The ballot was taken for Mr . Charles William Capel Smith , and proving unanimous , he was initiated into Freemasonry . The by-laws of the lodge were read . Five guineas were voted to the W . M . as Steward to one of the Charities .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . This being the first night after the installation of Bro . A . H . Duffin , VV . M ., a large number of friends gathered together evidently to see how the new officers did their respective work , for there were over 40 brethren present , amongst whom were the following : Bros . A . H . Duffin , W . M . ; T . W . McClelland , l . P . M . ; George S .

Smith , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Webb , J . W . ; John Holroyd , Treas . ; John Waring , Sec . ; Ben Eckersley , S . D . ; C . Driver , J . D . ; H . Waterhouse , I . G . ; J . B . Knot , Tyler ; J . B . Aske , P . P . G . Treasurer ; H . Maimvaring , P . M . ; j . W . Nicholl , P . M . ; John Ogden , R . W . Martin , A . K .

Boothroyd , H . F . Atkinson , W . J . Wright , Jas . Green , and W . E . Hands . Visitors : Bros . H . Whitcombe , H . Thornton , E . VV . Ogden , G . Gaskell , E . Winter Hotton , Isaac Thompson , J . M . Graham , P . M . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; VV . Jones , 654 ; and A . T . McGregor ,

P . M . 654 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., every newly-appointed officer being in his place punctually at the time . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 1 he ballot was taken for a candidate , which having proved favourable , he was initiated by Bro . Duffin , W . M . The working tools were presented by Bro . E . Webb , J . W .,

the charge being given by Bro . G . S . smith , P . M ., b . vv 'The Third Degree ceremony was performed by the VV . M . A notice of motion by Bro . G . S . Smith , S . VV ., that the sum of 10 guineas be given to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution , who spoke in high terms of this institution , was warmly seconded by Bro . T . McClelland , l . P . M ., and supported by Bros . John Barker , P . P . G . T . ;

John Holroyd , P P . G . S . of VV . ; and the VV . M ., and carried unanimously . The balance-sheet for the previous year was adopted , which showed a considerable balance in hand . After other important business , the lodge was closed , and

the brethren adjourned to the festive board , were the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . All the visitors expressed themselves in high terms respecting the work they had witnessed , and congratulated the VV . M . and officers on the great efficiency they had attained .

SALTASH . Zetland Lodge ( No . 1071 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., in the lodge room , Alexandrasquare . 'The VV . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Shaddock , being well known and highly respected , there was a large attendance of brethren . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bros . T . Nancarrow , the retiring VV . M ., and

R . C Revell , P . M ., Bro . VV . R . Rawling , P . M ., delivering the charges to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren in an admirable manner . The Board of Installed Masters was composed of Bros . E . Herring , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; T . D . Deeble , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . j E . | R . Doney , P . M . j E . C . Vosper , P . M . j John Deeble , P . M . j R . Pearce , P . M . j John Niness , P . M . 6 99 , P . P . G . R . j J . Pearce , P . M . 1136 j H . Bowden , P . M . j and

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the following Devonshire brethren : Bros . Major M . Tracey , R . A ., P . M . 1247 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . Dr . T . W . Lemon , P . M . 1 S 9 , P . P . j . G . W . ; J . R . Lord , P . M . 1247 , P . P . G . T . ; F . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; R . Pike , P . M . 230 , P . P . G . O . ; B . S . Johns , P . M . 159 , P . G . S . B . ; James Gidley , P . M . 2025 , P . G . Stwd . ; F . R . Thomas , ' P . M . 1 S 9 ; John Bray , P . M . 1212 ; VV . H . Williams ,

P . M . 1 S 47 ; VV . L . Lavers , P . M . 1255 ; J . T . Rook , W . M . 1 S 47 ; John G . E . Elliott , P . M . 1212 ; John Wallis , P . M . 1212 ; and VV . H . Crimp , P . M . 1255 . The Board of Installed Masters being declared closed , the VV . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Nancarrow , l . P . M . j John Lander , S . VV . j T . D . Netting , J . W . : E . R . Doney , ' P . M ., Chap . ; Jas .

Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . / Treas . ; T . D . Deeble , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; R . T . Meadows , S . D . ; F . A . Rawling , J . D . j J . Brooking , D . C . j E . Prout , I . G . ; J . Braund and J . T . Brooking , Stwds . ; and J . Deeble , P . M ., Tyler . The other brethren present , in addition to those named , included Bros . Geo . Payne , W . M . elect , 223 ; C . F .

Matthison , J . W . 2025 ; S . G . Hallett , C . Smale , and J . Cocks , all of 1212 ; G . T . Keys , 202 ; A . J . Williams , 230 ; J . Berry , 1212 ; J . Angwin , 1212 ; H . G . Runnalls , 159 ; H- McCullough , 230 ; Thos . Vickery , C . Taylor , Wm . Hearn , J . B . Pearce , VV . H . Hun' , J . Mitchell , F . C . Keasr , W . \ V . Harvey , and J . Moon , all of 1071 . The annual banquet took place on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Commercial Hotel .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This prosperous lodge met at the Clarence Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . A . J . R . Simmonds , VV . M . ; Barns , S . VV . ; Playford , acting J . W . ; John Piller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; VV . Mkldleweek , S . D . ; Ruffell ,

Org . ; B . Miiller , D . C . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Stwd . ; W . J . Porter , l . P . M . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . j J . Finch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; F . Chandler , P . M . 1656 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Barns , T . Mkldleweek , J . Hall , K . Hall , and others . Bro . Beard , P . P . A . G . D . C , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting - having been read

and confirmed , Bro . Edwin Grice was impressively passed to the Second Degree . Bros . J . R . Barns was elected VV . M . ; J . Piller , Treas . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The by-laws , as revised by the permanent Committee , were adopted with the exception of a few trifling amendments . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the VV . M . Bro . Forge , P . M ., Sec , proposed " That a . Benevolent Fund be formed

for the relief of distressed brethren in the Sir Charles Bright Lodge , and that 5 per cent of the lodge income should be set apart for the support of the fund . " This was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Capt . Walls gave a notice of motion " That the sum of five pounds be voted

from the lodge money to form a nucleus to such fund . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given , and an excellent programme of music carried out by Bro . J . E . Ruffell , assisted by Bros . J . and E . Hall , T . Middleweek , and others .

' THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . — The monthly assembly of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at Peace Hall , when among those present were Bros . J . H . Bletcher , VV . M . ; A . L . Peace , l . P . M . ; VV . G . Winter , P . M . ; S . H . C . Ashlin , S . W . ; J . Constable , J . W . ; Rev . J . J . Littlewood , Chap . ; W . P . Robotham ,

Sec ; A . Goodhend , Org . ; T . Livingstone , Almoner ; G . Kenyon , S . D . ; VV . Martin , J . D . ; VV . Pickering , I . G . ; T . Barber and R . N . Brunyee , Stwds . ; VV . Chamberlain , P . M . 14 S 2 ; VV . Robinson , 14 S 2 ; T . Turner , 14 S 2 ; H . J . Pawson , F . Webb , T . Foster , 242 ; W . Ainlay , 242 ; H . Simpson , 1221 ; and others . The lodge was opened , after which the VV . M . initiated

Mr . F . P . Turner , being ably assisted by Bros . Peace and Ashlin . The brethren afterwards adjourned to their club room for refreshments , when the usual Masonic toasns were given , interspersed with songs by the VV . M ., and Br . is . Ashlin , Peace , Constable , Pawson , Webb , Simpson , Littlewood , and others .

YORK . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 2328 ) . —The installation meeting - of this lodge was held in Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . The lodge was opened , and an accepted candidate—the Rev . E . Buhner—was initiated . There were present Bros , the Dean of York , P . G . C , W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead ,

G . S . B ., S . VV . ; H . L . Swift , J . W . ; Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , as Chap . ; W . Lawton , P . M ., Treas . ; C . E . Wright , Sec ; J . E . Jones , S . D . j F . Shaun , I . G . j J . R . Parker , Tyler j J . VV . Woodall , P . G . T . j J . Melrose , Capt . Grant , A . H . Russell ; and the following visitors : — Bros . T . W . Tew , P . G . M . West Yorks j VV . H . Cowper , P . M ., Provincial Charity Representative ; C . M . Forbes ,

W . M . 336 J T . S . Brogden , W . M . elect 236 ; G . Lamb , W . M . 1 C 11 ; J . E . Wilkinson , W . M . 1991 j J . Ramsay , 236 j J . Todd , P . M ., Vice-Chairman Charities Association j I-i . E . Cousans , P . M . j F . R . Hansell , VV . M . 1416 J Rev . H . Puxley , P . Pearson , and VV . S . Child ( who kindly presided at the organ ) . The W . M . elect , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , was presented

to the W . M . for installation , and having gone through the ceremonies , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Whytehead was placed in the chair with the usual ceremonies by the Dean of York , who then closed the Board . The ceremonies were then taken up by Bro . J . W . Woodall and completed . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . L . Swift , S . W . j Donald Grant

J . W . ; W . Lawton , P . M ., Ireas . ; C . E . L . Wright , Sec ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Chap . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ; F . Shaun , J . D . ; A . H . Russell , I . G . ; C G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; and J . R . Parker , Tyler . Several letters of congratulation were read from absent members and honorary members of the lodge , and the name of a candidate foi

initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed . 'The brethren subsequently dined together in the supper room with their visitors . Owing to the limited space available it had been determined to limit the attendance of invited guests , so that the comfort of the party should not be destroyed as would otherwise have been the case by overcrowding . The W . M . presided , and some excellent speeches

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were made by Bro . the Dean of York , the P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . VV . H . Cowper , P . M ., and other brethren . During the proceedings the W . M . announced that he purposed being a Steward for the Boys' Festival next year , and would be supported by his Wardens , also as Stewards .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

YORK . Eboracum Chapter ( No . i 6 n ) . —Theregular meeting of this chapter was held on the 2 nd inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , when there were present Comps . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., as Z . ; vV . Brown , P . Z ., as H . ; S . J . Dalton , J . j J . Kay , S . E . j F . VV . Halliweli , as S . N . j G . Chapman , P . S . j and others . Ballots were taken for two candidates , and both were

elected . The scroll was then taken for principals and officers , resulting - thus : Comps . J . T . Seller , P . Z ., Z . j S . J . Dalton , TL ; G . Chapman , ] . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; G . Lamb , S . N . j T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., Treas . j VV . Cheeseman , S N . j VV . Storey and J . H . Shonksmith , Asst . S . ; J . T . Watson , Org . ; and P . Pearson , Janitor . On the motion

of Comp . Brown , ten guineas were voted from the funds to the restoration fund of an hall . 'The names of two candidates were proposed . Two auditors were appointed , and the chapter was closed . The companions afterwards supped together , and entertained the visitors from other chapters who were present .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Grand Stewards Lodge . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the ist inst . Bro . W . C . Gilles , Grand Treas ., VV . M ., was supported by Bros . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., Sec , VV . M . elect ; F . Driver , S . W . ; J . Tomkins , M . O . j VV . E . Stewart , P . M . j W . E . Williams , R . of M . ; H . Stone , l . D . : J . Boulton , I . G . ;

G . Powell , P . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec ; T . E . Biddlecombe , H . H . Shirley , J . S . Cumberland , and H . Von Joel . Visitors : Bros . E . Stone , 54 j H . L . Warner ; and W . W . Lee , J . D . 400 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was submitted and adopted . The following Grand Stewards were unanimously elected

joining members : Bros . H . H . Shirley , VV . M . 1 ; L . Steele , vV . M . 350 J J . H . "Thompson , 194 ; G . Gregory , P .. VI . 355 ; G . F . Edwards , VV . M . S ; ^ and Capt . G . P . Airey , S . O . 247 . Bro . C . F . Matier , G . Sec , then assumed the chair , and impressively installed Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., as VV . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . F . Driver , S . W . j J . Tomkins , J . W . j VV . C Gilles ,

P . M ., Treas . j J . E . Anderson , P . M ., Sec . ; D . P . Cama , M . O . j W . B . Williamson , S . O . ; VV . E . Williams , J . O . ; J . S . Cumberland , R . of M . ; H . Stone , S . D . ; J . Ramsey , J . D . ) Boulton , D . C ; H . Von Joel , I . G . j F . Levickand G . Allen , Stewards ; T . E . Biddlecombe , Org . ; and Mills , Tyler . 'The addresses having been delivered by the Installing Master , the VV . M . presented Bro . Gilles , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel as a slight recognition of his valuable

services to the lodge . Bro . Gilles , LP . M ., appropriately acknowledged the gift , which would remind him of a pleasant connection with the lodge . Five guineas was voted to the Organ Fund in memory of Canon Portal , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a recherche repast was served , at the conclusion of which

the customary toasts were honoured . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said it was an honour to respond for this toast in a lodge , the membership of which was restricted to those brethren who had filled , or were filling , the distinguished office of Grand Steward . It was a great pleasure to him to have installed Bro . Hogard as VV . M . that evening , for that

brother was the Grand Recorder of another Order with which he was connected , and a most valued colleague of his own . He was present at the consecration of this lodge , and had been present on every occasion since in spirit , if not actually . He thanked the lodge for all it had done for the Mark Benevolent Fund , and especially his friend and colleague the I . P . M ., Bro . Gilles , whom he initiated , passed

and raised , advanced , and installed into the first chair he ever held in St . Andrew ' s Lodge at Manchester . Bro . Gilles , I . P . M ., proposed "The VV . M ., " and said they had been indeed fortunate in installing Bro . Hogard as their VV . M ., for he was a brother who had done good suit and service in this Degree for many years . During the time Bro . Hogard had been associated with them they knew

what work he had done , for he had everything to do in organising the lodge and seeing - it run smoothly . They had great pleasure in honouring their present VV . M ., of whom it would be needless to say more to ensure a hearty reception for the toast . Bro . C . F . Hogard , W . M ., said he was much obliged for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and

received . It was quite true he had been the Secretary since the formation of the lodge , and had watched it from a very small beginning to what he might call fair proportions . They did not wish to make a large lodge , but one where every member was a friend and also a welcome guest . That was the ideal of what a lodge should be , and he thought their lodge was of that standard . Their selection was

limited to those who had been appointed Grand Stewards , and they were always ready to welcome those who wished to rally round them . It wasquite true , as the Grand Secretary had said , that they had supported the Mark Benevolent Fund , for hardly a year passed without a Steward being sent up from the lodge , and such assistance voted as their circumstances warranted . I hat Benevolent Fund was unique on account of the expenses being small . He hoped they should continue to

support that Charity , and he believed the Grand Secretary had his ( the VV . M . ' s ) name already as a Steward for the next Festival , and he should appeal to the members to assist him . He thanked them heartily , and presumed he had discharged his duties as Secretary to their satisfaction , or he would not have been placed in the honourable position of VV . M . Bros . H . H . Shirley and Steele responded for " The Joining Members , " after which the VV . M . proposed " The Past Masters , " and said they ought to be proud of their