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toast of "The M . W . Pro G . AL , the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Alaster , and the Grand Ollieers , " mentioned that the toast must commend itself to them , as the Earl of Carnarvon had married a Cumberland lady . This toast was well received , and the Chairman gave " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M ., the Earl of Bective , ALP ., " which was drunk with all the honours . Bro . T . C Robinson , l . P . AL , gave the toast of "The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro " . I .

Lindow Burns-Lindow , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " in a neat address . Bro . Alajor Sewell , Provincial Grand S . W ., replied . Hro . R . Robinson , P . AL , gave the toast of thc evening in an eloquent speech , that of " The Newly-Installed Alaster . " He said : The toast which he had the honour to propose was a toast of no common order . It was the health of a gentleman who was not only the Worshipful

Alaster of Skitldaw Loelge , but the representative of one of thc oldest of our Cumberland families—indeed , he might say the representative of one of thc oldest families of thc Ang l o-Saxon race . I le believed their eminent brother in the chair could trace his descent from a date prior to the Norman conquest . And as locomotion at that time was not so rapid as it is in our elay , they might fairly assume that the Dykes family was a power in Cumberland before

the invasion of Julius Ca : sar . If so , they might claim their Worshipful Alaster as a lineal descendant of one of the ancient Britons . Through a leng line of ancestors Bro . Dykes was connected with nearly all the ancient families in the northern counties , as well as with a considerable portion of the oldest of our English nobility . He was a collateral descendant of William the Conqueror , the royal houses of York and Lancaster , of Charlemagne of France , and the

Royal Stuarts of Scotland , l ' our hundred and fifty years ago , one of his ancestors represented thc county of Cumberland in Parliament ; and from that time to this they read of members of this ancient family filling places of thc highest dignity and trust . He was one of a few present who could remember the father of their Worshipful Master as Alember for Cockermouth and High Sheriff of the county . Vet , notwithstanding his ancient lineage , they saw no signs of

decay . Their Worshipful Alaster was not a withered , dried-up , sapless stump , nor did he at all resemble the fossil remains of a bygone age , but , like the unchanging evergreen , he appeared that day in all his pristine vigour ; and he was sure they all rejoiced that he had lately added another link to his long and illustrious chain . In connection with Freemasonry , he ( Bro . Robinson ; found it recorded in Bro . Lamonby ' s excellent and interesting work

on F ' recmasonry in Cumberland and Westmorland , that the father of their Worshipful Alaster was initiated into Alasonry in the year 1 S 24 ; appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster for Cumberland in 1 S 33 , and Provincial Grand Alaster fur Cumberland and Westmorland in 1 SC 12 , which last high ollice he continued to hold until his lamented death in 1 S 06 ; and thc honour conferred upon their brother in the chair that day was , he trusted , the

stepping stone to that exalted position so ably filled by his father , their late revered Provincial Grand Alaster . In the chair of King Solomon he ventured to say that he would discharge the regal duties with a dignity ( combined with zeal and ability ) equal to any of his predecessors , and he was equally sure that he would have the loyal support of those able and cxperiencetl officers whom he had been pleased to appoint . As one

generation passed away and another came , he trusted their Worshipful Mastcr might bc blessed with health and long life to discharge the duties that might devolve upon him , and as years rolled on , he might endear to himself more and more thc good will and esteem of his fellow-men . And when in thc fulness of time , he . too , should have been gathered to his fathers , might it b" said of him that he was a worthy descendent of William Del Dykes . The W . AL ,

in reply , expressedlhis gratitude for the way in which thc toast had been received . He was quite unable to reply to the toast so eloquently as Bro . Robinson had proposed it , but he trusted , with the assistance of the ollieers and brethren cf the lodge , he should not bc found wanting in performing the duties devolving on him . He was encouraged thc more to try from seeing daily in his smoke room two addresses which had been presented to his father .

one by the Provincial Grand Lodge and the other by the Skiddaw Lodge . He had that day worn the same apron his father had worn when Alaster of a Carlisle Lodge , and he trusted his son , who wore an apron now , but not a Masonic one , would wear it after him . He remembered many years ago , when a small boy , seeing his father in a very elaborate dress walk through the streets of Cockermouth with two other gentlemen , similarly dressed , arm in

arm , and at the time he thought , if it should ever be Ins lot to act in the same way , "his cup of happiness would bc full . " He hoped that time woulei come , and although he bad not during the past year bestowed so much attention as he ought to have done to Alasonry , in future he hoped to make amends for the past and merit their approval . 'The W . AL , gave "The Immediate Past Alaster , " followed by "The Newly invested Officers , " which , on

being responded to , Bro . Major Sewell proposed " Ihe Installing Alaster , " explaining that it ought to have appeared on the toast in the plural number , as he considered much of the credit was due to Bro . Lamonby . Bro . T . C Robinson , following up a custom adopted in Skiddaw Lodge some live years back , had installed his successor in a really admirable manner , whilst they all knew how diligently and efficiently he had discharged his important duties during

thc past year . As regarded Iiro . Lamonby , his part of thc installation ceremony had been performed by him so frequently in that lodge that he had become an indispensable , and his forthcoming departure to Australia would involve them in a great loss . lie wished him every success , both Alasonic and otherwise , and trusted they would frequently hear of him . The VV . AI . wished to add a few words to what bad fallen from Bro . Alajor Sewell . He had to

acknowledge his deep indebtedness to Bro . Lamonby in various Alasonic matters , and he was sorry the lodge was about to lose him . Mc considered him nulli sccmidiis ' m Masonry , and trusted at no distant date to hear of his being appointed District Grand Alaster of Australia . Bro . Robinson having modestly replied , IJro . Lamonby , in response , wished , first of all , for permission to correct Bro .

Major Sewell . As he took it , there could only be one Installing Alaster , viz ., the brother who inducted the Worshipful Alaster into the chair . Any other brother who took part in the ceremony merely assisted , and therefore honours of Installing Master fairly belonged to Bro . T . C . Robinson , whom he must warmly ccmplimentfortheablemanner in which he had performed his important duty . As

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regarded himself , the humble services rendered by him he looked upon as a duty and pleasure . In that fat distant land to which he was about to proceed they might depend thc welfare of Skiddaw Lodge would ever be uppermost in his thoughts , and he should often expect to hear of their doings and work . He might also inform them that he intended to continue a member of his mother lodge . He should like to thank their

VV . M . for the kind terms in which he had spoken of him . The W . AL had mentioned the possibility of his some day being elevated to the dignity of District Grand Alaster of Australia . Now that was too much of a good thing ; but he might remark that he had recently received a letter from an old friend , who enjoined him to let him know when he was raised to the magisterial bench ; that , it appeared to his friend , being the destiny of every intelligent Cumbrian

who went to Australia or America . In ceinclusion , he wished that every prosperity might attend Skiddaw Lodge . " The Visiting " Brethren " was responded to by Bro , VV . Court , P . M . 310 , and " Thc Town and Trade of Cockermouth , " by Bro . VV . Al'Ouhae , after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , end an exceedingly successful and

enjoyable festival came to a close a little before midnight . Some excellent music , consisting of part songs , glees , and songs , were contributed by Bros . T . C . Robinson , T . Alason , VV . Taylor , J . Thompson , 062 ; G . P . Abraham , 1073 ; T . Weatherston , 371 ; and VV . F . Lamonby . Bro . VV . H . Lewthwaitc , P . AL , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the pianoforte .

DIDSBURY . —Architect Lodge ( No . i 375 ) - ~ The festival of St . John was celebrated at this lodge on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel . Thelodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the VV . M ., Bro . J . G . Bromley , supported by Bros . AlacLochlan , l . P . AL ; A . G . Collins , S . W . ; J . Bradshaw , J . VV . ; J . Whitehead , Treas . ; CLaidlaw , P . AL Sec . ; A . P . Graves , S . D . ; and C . F . Savill , I . G . There were also present Bros . G . II . Pochin , P . AL , P . P . G .

Reg . IC . Lancashire ; Studd , P . AI . ; Harvey , P . AI . ; andVV . D . Phillipps . Witors : Bros . Gilbert , P . AI . 36 S . P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; Oswald , P . AI . 1140 ; Fallows , VV . AI . 1052 ; Wood , W . AI . 1140 ; Caspar , 16 3 ; and VV . D . White , 726 , and 1573 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , and thc Auditors report submitted , Bro . A . G . Collins , S . VV ., VV . AI . elect was presented to the W . AL , and was duly and

properly installed into the chair of K . S . The addresses were given in a very impressive manner by Bro . Studd , P . AL ; and the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . G . Bromley , l . P . AL ; J . Bradshaw , S . VV . ; J . Whitehead , J . VV . ; Studd , P . AI . Treasurer ; Laidlow , P . AI . Secretary ; A . P . Graves , S . D . ; C F . Savill , J . D . ; W . D . Phillipps , l . G . ; and Heap , Tyler . It was unanimously

resolved to remove the lodge to more suitable rooms at the Whittington Local Board offices ; and the retiring Alaster , Bro . J . G . Bromley , was presented with a very handsome Past Master's jewel in recognition of his services and thc respect and esteem in which he is held by thc members of the lodge . After " hearty gcod wiihcs" had been tendered by thc visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony .

A banquet followed , at which the VV . AI . presided , and was supported by a goodly number of members and visitors . 'The customary loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and received with enthusiasm . 'The l . P . AL , Bro . Bromley , proposed "The Health of thc W . AL , Bro . Collins , " and in doing so alluded to the great friendship which had existed between them for several years , during which he ( Uro . Bromlev ) , had been much impressed with thc many

excellent traits of character pourtrayed by Bro . Collins , and expressed the great pleasure he felt , which was shared in by every member of the lodge , in having seen him elevated to thc hig hest honour the lodge could bestow . The VV . M . responded in suitable terms , and stated that he hoped , with thc assistance of thc Past Alaster and his officers , to carry on the work of the lodge in a satisfactory manner .

Bro . Studd , P . AL , proposed " I he Visitors , " who in response , expressed themselves highly pleased with the work in the lodge , and the great kindness and hospitality extended to them . Other toasts followed , and during the evening some excellent songs and recitations were given hy thc brethren . A word of praise must be accorded to thc worthy host for the sumptuous repast provided on the occasion .

CANNOCK . —Earl of Shrewsbury Lodge ( No . 1320 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at thc lodge room , Local Board Offices . Present : Bros . H . G . Wrightson , VV . AI . ; Wm . Ormson , S . W . ; Robt . Barton , JAV . ; Rev . C . Bullivant , Chap . ; J . L . Gibbons , Treas . ; T . Tl . Cope , Sec . ( pro . tern . ); P . Sharp , S . D . ( pro . tern . ); J . Green , J . D . ( pro . tern . ); T . H . Cope , D . C ; G . Blagg , EG . ; Dr . Alonro , Steward ; E .

Coombs , Tyler ; T . Buxton , P . AI . 1345 , P . G . Reg . West Lancashire ; VV . Bayliss , P . AL 530 , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . Jones , PAL 1520 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; C . Round . P . G . S . of \ V . ; E . Sharp , J . 'Turner , T . Evans , and 1 . T . Williamson . Visitors : Bros . VV . F ' airley , 270 ; VV . R . Brook , - , yy , V . Barnett , 539 ; and D . Round , S . VV . 347 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Gibbons installed Bro . VV . Ormson in the chair of K . S . in his usual

impressive style . The W . AL invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Barton , S . W . ; T . Barton , J . VV . ; Rev . C Bullivant , Chap . ; J . L . Gibbons , Treas . ; P . Sharp , Sec ; F . S . Hooper , S . D . ; G . Blagg , J . D . ; T . Cope , D . C ; J . Alorris , Org . ; and J . Green , Steward . The brethren after the business adjourned to the Royal Oak Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . J . Hcnney , P . AI .

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STRONG MAN LODGE ( No . 45 ) . —The memhers of the above lodge assembled in goodly numbers on the iejth inst ,, at the Excise Tavern , 4 S and 41 ) , Old Broadstreet , ICC Bro . Pardon was W . M ., and was supported by liros . Johnson , S . VV . ; G . II . Stevens , J . VV . ; H . G . Gush , Preceptor ; C . J . Fox , Secretary ; Larchin , S . D . ; Newell , I . G . ; J . Caton , Kidder , Tate , Wing , Hunt , Stedman , Fontaine , and Pelikan . Bro . Cuthbertson , 371 ,

was a visitor . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Cuthbertson answered the questions necessary to passing , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of passing ably worked ,

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The following brethren worked the Sections : Bros . Pardon , W . AL , First Section ; Johnson , S . W ., Second Section ; Stephens , J . W ., Third ' Section ; Larchin , S . D ., Fourth Section ; and Tate , P . AL , Fifth Section . Lodge was resumed in thc First Degree , and Bro . Stephens , J AV ., worked the Fourth Section of the Lecture ; in each case thc brethren assisting . It was announced that the

ceremony of installation will be worked in this lodge on the 23 rd inst ., by Bro . Larchin , VV . AI . 1541 . Bro . Johnson vvas duly elected W . AL for the ensuing week . Thc " Fifteen Sections will be worked in February next , and Bro . R . P . Tate , P . AL S 02 , was elected to preside on that occasion , and Bros . Larchin , W . AL 1541 , and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 ( 12 3 , were respectively appointed Senior and Junior

Wardens . Nothing further was brought forward , and lodge was closed and adjourned until the 16 th inst ., the W . AI . congratulating the brethren upon having had such a capital night's work . ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 20 , ) . —At the regular meeting , at Bro . VV . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , IC , the chair was taken b y Bro . D . Alosswho was assisted

, by thc following officers and brethren : Bros . G . H . Stephens , S . W . ; A . Abrahams , J . VV . ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D . ; Alusto , jun ., EG . ; T . W . Jones , P . AL , acting Preceptor , A . K . Turbefield , 1227 ; Thos . Butler , 1 CS 5 ; Vctton , P . AI . ; and others . Lodge was opened with due formalities , and the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Jones having previously

been entrusted as candidate . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was also abl y rendered , Bro . Turbefield being the candidate . Lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the VV . AI . worked the First Section of the Lecture , with the assistance of the brethren , Bro . Stephens acting as Preceptor . Lodge was closed down , and Bros . Turbefield , 1227 and Butler 1 CS 5

, , , were admitted members of the lodge , and returned thanks . Bro . G . II . Stephens was duly elected VV . AI . for the ensuing week . Bro . Stephens proposed , and Bro . Jones , P . AL , seconded , that Uro . H . P . Phillips , VV . AI . of the mother lodge , 205 , bc invited to work the ceremony of installation upon the 22 nd inst . Bro . Phillips has shortly to perform

the agreeable duty of installing Bro . J . Da Silva , W . AL elect 205 , into the chair of K . S ,, and no doubt Bro . Phillips will be well supported upon the occasion of rehearsing that ceremony . Bro . D . Aloss having successfully appealed to the brethren for the vot > s of thc lodge for the next election of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and all business being ended , lodge was closed and adjourned .

LANGTHORNE LODGE ( No . 1421 ) . —At the last regular meeting at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , IC , on Wednesday , thc 4 th inst ., Bro . A . Mvirs was W . AL , and was supported by Bro . R . J . Biggs , S . VV . ; J . Everett , J . VV . ; G . F . Dix , S . D . ; P . M . Latreille . Sec ; J . Bolton . Pre ' ccptor ; M . N . Taylor , P . M . ; T . S . Taylor , P . M . ; Aliddleton . P . M .: and others . As mem ns < i _ ni _ - ;» n _ -

brethren had arrived , lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed , after which thc ceremony of initiation was capitally worked , Bro . Taylor , P . AL , acting as candidate . Lodge was called off for refreshments , and on its resumption , Iiro . Biggs , ( S . W . Alother I-odge ) was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and lodge ' was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Alansion Mouse Station Restaurant , Oucen Victoria-street , ICC , the offices being filled as follows : Bros . Marshall . W . AL ; Chubb , S . VV . ; Shaw , J . W . ; Barton , S . D . ; Alandc , J . D . ; Mallowc , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and J . D . Langton , Sec . There were also present Bros .

Barnett , Duret , Besant , Tanqueray , Pocock , Kern , Allhawcn , Johnston , and Harding ; and visitors : Bros . Gilbert Bartholomew , 1073 ; Jas . W . Gaze , : 70 s ; and VV . S . Duckley . ' 777-The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge was opened in the Second , and resumed in the First Degree , when Bro . Kern , acting as candidate for the Second Dcrrcc . answered the usual nuitniinnc . .-inrl ! , _ % •_»«_

„ passed to the Degree of F . C . The First Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren , after which the lodge opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Sudlow worked thc First Section of thc Third Lecture , with the brethren ' s assistance , and the lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Johnston was unanimously elected VV . AI . for the next meeting . Uros . Jas . VV . Gaze and Gilbert Bartholomew were duly elected members of thc lodge , and the lodge was closed .

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UNION WATERLOO CHAPTER ( No . 13 . ) —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on the 2 SU 1 ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , AVoolwich , when Comp . E . West , M . 1 CZ . elect , was , with the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of First Principal for thc ensuing twelve months . Thc chapter was opened in due form , and when the companions were admitted , Comp . VV . West , ALE . / .., presided , assisted by Comps . E . West

, as II ., and M . Shaw , as J . Among the other companions present were Comps . Jas . L . 'Thomas , P . Z . ; E . Denton . P . Z . ; VV . T . Gamble , P . Z . ; G . Kennedy , S . E . ; I . S . Mutch , S . N . ; J . Wilkins , P . S . ; \ V . G . Lock , J . Turnell , II . De Gray , J . Gaskell , VV . Robinson , and others . The usual business having been transacted , the chapter was declared a conclave of Past Principals , and Ex . Comp .

Thomas , the senior P . Z ., undertook the installation ceremony , and carried it out with the eclat for which he is so distinguished . Thc following were invested as officers for for the ensuing year : ICx . [ Comps . IC West , M . E . Z . ; H . Shaw . H . ; J . C . Alutch , J . ; C Coupland , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . G . Lock , S . 1 C ; J . Wilkins , S . N . ; G . Kennedy , P . S . ; II . Welding , ist Assist . Soj . ; and T . Ovenden , 2 nd Assist . Soi .

A handsomeP . / .. s jewel was then presented to Ex . Comp . Weston for services rendered during his year of office , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , Ex . Comp . 'Thomas , for his services that day . After these worthy Masons had returned thanks , thc chapter was closed in ancient form , and thc companions adjourned to Comp . Dc Grey ' s hostelry , where they partook of a recherche banquet , and passed a few hours in brotherl y love and harmony .