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metropolitan and provincial Masonry . While the provincial ritual was slightly different , both metropolitan and provincial Masons were actuated by the principles of Masonry ; they had the same motives and objects in view . He would have to ask the indulgence of the brethren during his year , because living at a long distance it might not be convenient for him to attend every meeting-, but he would
come whenever he could as a matter of duty . There were many ways in which a Master could be of service to his lodge , and there were many ways in which all the members might contribute to the prosperity of the lodge . The Marquis of Ripon when occupying a distinguished Masonic position said they ought always to remember that the strength of Freemasonry consisted not in the number of its
lodges or in the increase in numbers of its members , but in the spirit of fraternal love , esteem , and regard which animated its members . He was sure they would all endeavour to strengthen their lodge in these respects , not only by increasing the number of its members , but by adopting and strengthening that spirit which ought to animate them all . He trusted that during the year they would
have prosperity , and that that prosperity might not be the less in the pleasure they would all have in meeting each other . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Fetch , T . Cumberland , and G . Cumberland . The W . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " said everyone who saw Bro . Bullock
perform the installation ceremony would admit that it wasasufficient call on them to drink the toast . Bro . Bullock had done all his work as Master so well that he was a very difficult predecessor to follow , but he hoped in some degree to be able to emulate him . He looked upon Bro . Bullock as one of the pillars of the lodge ; he had brought two sons into the lodge , and had initiated them , and another was almost
ready to come in . All the Past Masters were sincerely desirous for the prosperity and success of the lodge , and in that way the strength of the lodge would be consolidated . Bro . Bullock , I . P . M ., asked the brethren to remember when they measured his shortcomings that he had been preceded in the chair by such brethren as Bros . Cumberland , Smithson , Masters , and George Wood . Referring to what
the W . M . had said about his ( Bro . Bullock ' s ) sons coming into the lodge , he was very pleased that it was so . He performed the ceremony of installation after consultation with many Past Masters , and Bro . Cumberland prepared ^ him . He had heard in the Gallery Lodge a Past Master say it was the duty of an outgoing Master to install his successor , and that so much impressed him that he was determined to install his successor . Having done so , he could assure the
W . M . that he would do all in his power to assist him during his year of office . Respecting the origin of the lodge , he said that when he came to London he wanted to start such a lodge , and being recommended to write to the Masonic papers on the subject , he did so , and in that way became acquainted with Bros . Cumberland and Masters . He was much indebted to the Masonic press for its support , and he hoped the brethren would all support the Masonic press . The other toasts followed before the brethren separated .
SCOtS Lodge ( No . 2319 ) . —A meeting of emergency of this lodge was held in the Scottish Corporation Hall on the 26 th ult ., to initiate Mr . James Balfour , who is about to leave for Canada on a visit to the dominion . At the same time Messrs . Ashley Gordon and W . Bailey Smith were also initiated . Bro . J . Whitehead , P . M ., W . M ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . Jno . Page , S . W . ; D . F . Gellion , P . M ., J . W . ; J .
Thomson , Sec . ; T . Grant , S . D . ; J . Rimer , J . D . ; Capt . Fletcher Campbell , D . C . ; E . Johnston . Gordon , A . D . C . ; Dr . D . F . Forbes , I . G . ; J . Joyce Murray , as I . P . M . ; and D . R . Duncan , Org . Bros . Dr . Sinclair , Lawrie , and McKay were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Beaton was raised to the 'Third Degree . A special welcome was given Bro . T . Templeton Eadie , of Glasgow , who sailed for New Zealand that day , " pursuing fortune'sslidd'ry ha' . "
Provincial Meetings.
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BOLTON . Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . John Booth , P . M ., as W . M . ; J . Naylor , as S . W . ; T . Murphy , J . W . ; H . L . Hinnell , Sec ; J . W . Thompson , S . D . ; T . Barnes ,
J . D . ; F . W . Broadbent , A . D . C . ; ^ F . W . Brockbank , I . G . ; F . W . Isherwood , Stwd . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , S . Rawsthorne , and 'I ' . Higson , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Tylers ; I . Walker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Newton , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Hardcastle , P . M . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; T . Cooper , jun ., A . L . Briggs , H . O . Bailey , G . J . French , and others . Visitor : Bro . C . E . Beager , P . M .
In consequence of the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Forrest , who wasaway in the South of Europe , recouping his health , the chair was occupied by Bro . J . Booth . 'The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read , and Bro . G . J . French was afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the
acting W . M . in a very creditable manner , the address and working tools being explained by Bro . las . Walker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the provincial and visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and a pleasant evening was afterwards spent .
CHESTER . Clarence Lodge ( No . 2386 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Oueen-street , when there were present Bros . W . H . fmchett , W . M . ; T . Litherland , S . W . ; Captain F . E . Cooper , J . W . ; Staff Quartermaster - Sergeant G . McFarlane , Sec ; Sergeant-Major R . H . McKay , S . D ;
Staff-Sergeant J . Goodwin , J . D . ; J . Matthews-Jones , P . M ., D . C ; R . Cariss , I . G . ; Quartermaster-Sergeant F . P . Cameron and Sergeant J . Osborne , Stwds . ; Stephen Smith , Tyler ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . ; Thomas Knowles , P . M . ; F . W . Pilcher , Sergeant-Major J . Thomas , Quartermaster-Sergeant Fred Fox , J . L . Jones , VVm . Peers .
Major A . W . McKinstry , Colour-Sergeant H . Brown , Sergeant-Major J . Russell , C . S . Major , A . Truckle , Sergeant-Major E . E . Bryant , j . P . Forster , Thos . Hart-Davies , Thos . Browne , A . H . C Davies , M . Rogers , Wm . Mason , Frank Coveney , Win . Minshull , Colour-Sergeant John Mellor , J . W . Evason , and H . J . Price . Visitors .
Provincial Meetings.
Bros . Geo . Tinkler , S . W . Ramsden , and Francis H . Tait , W . M ., of 425 ; H . Wharton , G . B . Richmond , and Wm . Taylor , of 1576 ; E . Blane , 1477 ; D . Rose , 730 ( I . C . ) j F . R . Price , 721 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fred Fox was invested as Organist . Bros , Major Drury , 425 ; Captain
F . A . Walker-Jones , 425 , P . M . 321 ; and Wm . Mason , 1576 , were balloted for and approved as joining members . Messrs . Minshull and H . J . Price were balloted for and approved . Messrs . Evason , Mellor , Minshull , and Price were duly initiated . Bros . McKinstry , Davies , Pilcher , and Rogers were passed to the Second Degree . One candidate was proposed for initiation , and one brother as a joining member . Bros . Sir Horatio Lloyd , D . P . G . M . ;
R . Newhouse , Prov . G . Sec . ; and J . Curnow , 721 , were unanimously elected as honorary members of the lodge . The by-laws were approved and confirmed by the W . M . and Wardens . " Hearty good wishes " were received from brethren representing the following lodges : Nos . 425 , 477 , 721 , 1477 , 1576 , and 1 S 90 . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
DARWEN . Harmony and Industry Lodge ( No . 3 S 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . There was a very good attendance , including brethren from various lodges in Blackburn , Clitheroe , Church , and London . Bro . J . IT . Wraith having been unanimously elected W . M ., was
installed by Bro . Franklin Thomas , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . R . Oxon , who conducted the elaborate ceremony in a highly impressive manner . Bro . J . Wardley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , afterwards invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . H . Shorrock , S . VV . ; J . Heald , J . W . ; Rev . VV . G . Procter , B . A ., P . A . G . C , Chap . ; VV . Stubbs , Sec . ; T . Duxbury , S . D . ; M . Duckworth ,
J . D . ; J . E . Place , Org . ; C . Hindle , I . G . ; R . Shorrock and H . Woodcock , Stwds . ; and B . Horrocks , Tyler . Bro . T . Shorrock , I . P . M . and Treas ., was unfortunately prevented by illness from attend ! g , and his place was taken by Bro . J . Aspden , P . M ., his immediate predecessor . Bro . Aspden was appointed charity Representative , and Bro . Wardley ,
D . C . and Almoner . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , an excellent banquet having been provided by Bro . Pinder . This was followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
HULL . Kingston Lodge ( No . 1010 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kingston-square , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . F . S . Brodrick , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . A . Baldwin , M . D ., S . W . ; F . C . Bishop , J . W . ; C . J . Todd , P . M . ; J . Bilson , P . M . ; F . Fullerton ,
P . M . ; M . H . Wellsted , P . M . ; and others . Bros . J . Henderson , W . M . ; G . Latus , S . VV . ; A . King , P . M . ; J . Mackaill , P . M . ; and also several other members of the Humber Lodge , No . 57 , were present as visitors . The business included the passing of a brother , and a sum of 15 guineas was voted for the purchase of a testimonial of respect to the energetic and popular Secretary of
the lodge , Bro . J . Carlill Savill , upon the happy occasion of his approaching marriage . Labour being over the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and after partaking of an excellent supper they enjoyed the fragrant weed , whilst a conversational lecture was delivered by Bro . M . C . Peck , Past Grand Std . Br . of England , and Prov . G . Sec . The subject was "
Freemasonry in the last Century , " and it was treated in an interesting and amusing manner , being enlivened by anecdotes and the ancient toasts of the Craft . At the termination of the address a cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the W . M . and carried by acclamation . During the evening some excellent singing was rendered by several brethren .
NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , and was well attended by the brethren of the lodge and visitors from far and near , no less than 8 4 sitting down to the subsequent banquet .
'The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Wood , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Lait , and proved unanimous . Bro . Marshall was then raised . Bro . A . T . Ives , P . M ., D . C , then presented Bro . A . Knight , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , to Bro . Wood , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and in due course Bro . Knight was installed in the
chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Wood , I . P . M . ; C Fowling , S . W . ; B . Curtis , J . W . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., Treas ?; C Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; J . Glading , S . D . ; J . Delo , J . D . j T . Reeves , I . G . ; W . 'Turvey , D . C . ; C . Barwick , A . D . C . ; J . Palmer and J . Baldie „ Stwds . ; andJ . GaskelI , Tyler (/>/ Wt' /«) . Bro . Wood then gave the addresses eloquently and
impressively , and concluded the ceremony , which he worked without a hitch or falter . He was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , of the nominal value of 10 guineas , but of much higher intrinsic value , and also a vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and it was further resolved , " That a copy of the same be emblazoned on vellum , mounted , and framed , at
a cost of live guineas , and presented to him as a mark of the esteem of the brethren , and as some slight recognition of his valuable services that day as Installing Officer , " for which Bro . Wood feelingly returned bis sincere thanks . The candidate having been previously initiated by the new W . M ., who did the work with the skill and verve of a veteran , and the Secretary having read several letters of apology from invitees , the lodge was closed , and
the brethren adjourned by specially reserved carriages to Fenchurch-street , close to which , at the London Tavern , a superbly appointed and well-served banquet awaited them . Among the other brethren present were Bros . James Terry , P . G . Std . Br ., and Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., and P . M . ( Hon . ) , A . J . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon . ) , C T . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex , Dr . W . Vance , P . M ., A . T . Ives , P . M ., J . Savage , P . M ., VV . Ball , S . Bow , W . Baker , C
Provincial Meetings.
Carter , S . Chaplin , J . Cordell , J . Cocks , F . Charlton , fj . Davidson , S . Evans , W . Edwards , H . Golding , W . Harris ' G . Harnwell , J . Howe , C Hengist , H . Hayes , A . H . Jones ' H . Lewis , F . Langton , T . Low , W . McGuinniss , F . Mark ! wick , T . Neasby , H . Painter , G . Richardson , T . Stewart W . Richardson , E . Steer , C . Staniford , O . Stephens , D . H Tumber , G . P . Weaver , J . Weir , J . Ward , G . Webb , H '
Wooster , and G . Wooster , all ot the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Aillud , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Kent , and G . Cashfield , S . W ., of G 15 ; S . E . Southgate , W . M . , I McCollough , S . W ., G . F . Taylor , J . W ., J . H . Roberts P . M ., Treas ., J . Warren , P . M ., Sec , T . Butt , P . M . , )\ Vallon , G . Grant , and W . Long , of 700 ; J . Etheridge W . M ., VV . L . Crow , S . W ., and C . Doyley Mears , P . Jf . '
of 1076 ; A . T . Dale , S . W . 21 S 4 , P . M . 1076 ; C . J . Tijou P . M . 1 S 04 ; W . Seager , P . M . 1536 ; J . Davidson , ! Stamford , and J . Dixon , of 13 ; J . Reed , 731 ; F . Welch , 1327 ; E . Chinery , 1 S 4 ; J . Dares , S 76 ; G . A . Duke , J . D . 160 S ; Hiscock , S 7 S ; H . Earle , 1050 ; and J . French ' 19 S 7 . I he speeches were brief but to the purpose , and a most
loyal and hearty reception was given to the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " "The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The latter toast was coupled with the name of Br 0 , Terry , who was enthusiastically cheered as he rose to respond . He desired to be permitted to thank them verv
sincerely as one of the Past Grand Officers of Grand Lod ge for their kindly reception of the toast ; a reception that was accorded it , not only in that lodge , but every lodge under the jurisdiction of their Grand Master . The Officers of Grand Lodge endeavoured to do their duty for the best interests of the Craft . He was sorry that he was unable to attend the lodge and witness the ceremony of
installation , but from what he had heard their I . P . M . had performed it to their satisfaction . He was proud of his position as an honorary member of the lodge , and thanked them again for their cordial reception of the toast . The I . P . M ., Bro . Woods , then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said it needed no words of his to recommend it to their especial notice , for he felt sure they must
have all been delighted at the admirable way their VV . M . had commenced his year of office by the initiation of a candidate . It gave promise of future excellence , and assured them that the prestige of the lodge would be safe in the hands of their VV . M . He asked them to drink the toast heartily , and they did . The Worshipful Master , in reply , briefly said he should
do his best endeavour to be worthy of the confidence reposed in him . Bro . Wood , in responding to the toast of " The Installing Officer , " said he attributed it principally to the unremitting care of Bro . A . T . lyes , P . M ., that he had been able that day to carry out the installation ceremony to their satisfaction , and he trusted in a manner worthy of the lodge . It
was a ceremony that most likely a man would have to carry out not more than once in his lifetime , but yet was worth all the trouble to acquire it . If he had done the work to their satisfaction he was satisfied . Bro . Vance , in responding for " 'The Past Masters , " said the position was a glorious one , and one he was proud of . Bro . Lewis also responded , saying he had been a member
of the lodge for the last 14 years , and was proud to say that during the whole of that time the lodge had been in a most flourishing condition . He was delighted with the manner in which the installation ceremony had been worked , and felt sure that in Bro . Knight they had a Master worthy of the Henley Lodge . The other toasts were " The Initiate , " "The Visitors , "
"The Charities , " "The Masonic Press , " and "The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . H . Roberts presided at the piano , and with Bros . Delo , Manning , Barwick , French , Golding , Neasby , Burton , and Staniford , contributed to the excellent harmony which prevailed . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
SOUTH ALL . Jersey Lodge ( No . 2163 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at' the Railway Hotel , on Monday the 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . John Tidmarsh , W . M . j S . Meech , I . P . M . ; G . Harper , S . W . j VV . A . Cocks , Sec ; C . Mead , J . D . ; J . Passmore , I . G . j W . Freemantle and T . Payne , Stwds . ; VV . Seward , P . M .,
P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . C . Hall , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . ; T . W . Jamieson , W . F . Sanger , C C . Sanger , A . L . Butters , E . H . Moseley , E . Purnell , R . G . Pontifex , J . JFewkes , J . Webb , J . A . Webb , and G . L . Duffin , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . D . G . lmlay , 214 S ; and T . Smith , 152 . The minutes of the last regular and those of an emergency lodge were read and confirmed , after which a ballot was
taken for Messrs . 'Thomas Sunter Hardman , H . Bishop , and William Alfred Buckland , and , it having proved unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The ceremony was very impressively rendered , and the W . M . so arranged the work that , while he managed to do the whole of the ceremony of initiation , he also gave Bros . Hall , P . M ., and Meech , P . M ., an opportunity of taking a share in the same with two of the candidates . Hc also delivered the charge in a very effective manner . On
announcing his intention of offering himself as a Steward for the forthcoming Girls' Festival , the sum of five guineas from the lodge BencvJent Fund , and the balance arising from the Jersey Masonic Ball , were unanimously voted to Bro . Tidmarsh ' s list .
The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent supper served in Mrs . Freemantle ' s usiia ' admirable style . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros . VVchu , Passmore , Pontifex , Meech , and Purnell . Bro . Hardina " gave one of his favourite recitations .
WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . ny ) . — 'Ihe regular meetingof the above lodge w » held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , L ° lege-street . Bro . G . Starkey , P . G . Steward , VV . M ., «* £ pied the chair , the following being present : Bros . S . 13 roa r bent , S . VV . ; Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . C , J . W . ; vv- ! Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; S . Hinde . bcc-. J . Thompson , Asst . Sec ; H . Mageen , S . D . J »* ; , - ) ' Chapman , J . D . ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Org ., Org . J K ' u'
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metropolitan and provincial Masonry . While the provincial ritual was slightly different , both metropolitan and provincial Masons were actuated by the principles of Masonry ; they had the same motives and objects in view . He would have to ask the indulgence of the brethren during his year , because living at a long distance it might not be convenient for him to attend every meeting-, but he would
come whenever he could as a matter of duty . There were many ways in which a Master could be of service to his lodge , and there were many ways in which all the members might contribute to the prosperity of the lodge . The Marquis of Ripon when occupying a distinguished Masonic position said they ought always to remember that the strength of Freemasonry consisted not in the number of its
lodges or in the increase in numbers of its members , but in the spirit of fraternal love , esteem , and regard which animated its members . He was sure they would all endeavour to strengthen their lodge in these respects , not only by increasing the number of its members , but by adopting and strengthening that spirit which ought to animate them all . He trusted that during the year they would
have prosperity , and that that prosperity might not be the less in the pleasure they would all have in meeting each other . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Fetch , T . Cumberland , and G . Cumberland . The W . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " said everyone who saw Bro . Bullock
perform the installation ceremony would admit that it wasasufficient call on them to drink the toast . Bro . Bullock had done all his work as Master so well that he was a very difficult predecessor to follow , but he hoped in some degree to be able to emulate him . He looked upon Bro . Bullock as one of the pillars of the lodge ; he had brought two sons into the lodge , and had initiated them , and another was almost
ready to come in . All the Past Masters were sincerely desirous for the prosperity and success of the lodge , and in that way the strength of the lodge would be consolidated . Bro . Bullock , I . P . M ., asked the brethren to remember when they measured his shortcomings that he had been preceded in the chair by such brethren as Bros . Cumberland , Smithson , Masters , and George Wood . Referring to what
the W . M . had said about his ( Bro . Bullock ' s ) sons coming into the lodge , he was very pleased that it was so . He performed the ceremony of installation after consultation with many Past Masters , and Bro . Cumberland prepared ^ him . He had heard in the Gallery Lodge a Past Master say it was the duty of an outgoing Master to install his successor , and that so much impressed him that he was determined to install his successor . Having done so , he could assure the
W . M . that he would do all in his power to assist him during his year of office . Respecting the origin of the lodge , he said that when he came to London he wanted to start such a lodge , and being recommended to write to the Masonic papers on the subject , he did so , and in that way became acquainted with Bros . Cumberland and Masters . He was much indebted to the Masonic press for its support , and he hoped the brethren would all support the Masonic press . The other toasts followed before the brethren separated .
SCOtS Lodge ( No . 2319 ) . —A meeting of emergency of this lodge was held in the Scottish Corporation Hall on the 26 th ult ., to initiate Mr . James Balfour , who is about to leave for Canada on a visit to the dominion . At the same time Messrs . Ashley Gordon and W . Bailey Smith were also initiated . Bro . J . Whitehead , P . M ., W . M ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . Jno . Page , S . W . ; D . F . Gellion , P . M ., J . W . ; J .
Thomson , Sec . ; T . Grant , S . D . ; J . Rimer , J . D . ; Capt . Fletcher Campbell , D . C . ; E . Johnston . Gordon , A . D . C . ; Dr . D . F . Forbes , I . G . ; J . Joyce Murray , as I . P . M . ; and D . R . Duncan , Org . Bros . Dr . Sinclair , Lawrie , and McKay were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Beaton was raised to the 'Third Degree . A special welcome was given Bro . T . Templeton Eadie , of Glasgow , who sailed for New Zealand that day , " pursuing fortune'sslidd'ry ha' . "
Provincial Meetings.
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BOLTON . Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . John Booth , P . M ., as W . M . ; J . Naylor , as S . W . ; T . Murphy , J . W . ; H . L . Hinnell , Sec ; J . W . Thompson , S . D . ; T . Barnes ,
J . D . ; F . W . Broadbent , A . D . C . ; ^ F . W . Brockbank , I . G . ; F . W . Isherwood , Stwd . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , S . Rawsthorne , and 'I ' . Higson , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Tylers ; I . Walker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Newton , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; J . Hardcastle , P . M . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; T . Cooper , jun ., A . L . Briggs , H . O . Bailey , G . J . French , and others . Visitor : Bro . C . E . Beager , P . M .
In consequence of the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Forrest , who wasaway in the South of Europe , recouping his health , the chair was occupied by Bro . J . Booth . 'The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read , and Bro . G . J . French was afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the
acting W . M . in a very creditable manner , the address and working tools being explained by Bro . las . Walker , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the provincial and visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and a pleasant evening was afterwards spent .
CHESTER . Clarence Lodge ( No . 2386 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Oueen-street , when there were present Bros . W . H . fmchett , W . M . ; T . Litherland , S . W . ; Captain F . E . Cooper , J . W . ; Staff Quartermaster - Sergeant G . McFarlane , Sec ; Sergeant-Major R . H . McKay , S . D ;
Staff-Sergeant J . Goodwin , J . D . ; J . Matthews-Jones , P . M ., D . C ; R . Cariss , I . G . ; Quartermaster-Sergeant F . P . Cameron and Sergeant J . Osborne , Stwds . ; Stephen Smith , Tyler ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . ; Thomas Knowles , P . M . ; F . W . Pilcher , Sergeant-Major J . Thomas , Quartermaster-Sergeant Fred Fox , J . L . Jones , VVm . Peers .
Major A . W . McKinstry , Colour-Sergeant H . Brown , Sergeant-Major J . Russell , C . S . Major , A . Truckle , Sergeant-Major E . E . Bryant , j . P . Forster , Thos . Hart-Davies , Thos . Browne , A . H . C Davies , M . Rogers , Wm . Mason , Frank Coveney , Win . Minshull , Colour-Sergeant John Mellor , J . W . Evason , and H . J . Price . Visitors .
Provincial Meetings.
Bros . Geo . Tinkler , S . W . Ramsden , and Francis H . Tait , W . M ., of 425 ; H . Wharton , G . B . Richmond , and Wm . Taylor , of 1576 ; E . Blane , 1477 ; D . Rose , 730 ( I . C . ) j F . R . Price , 721 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fred Fox was invested as Organist . Bros , Major Drury , 425 ; Captain
F . A . Walker-Jones , 425 , P . M . 321 ; and Wm . Mason , 1576 , were balloted for and approved as joining members . Messrs . Minshull and H . J . Price were balloted for and approved . Messrs . Evason , Mellor , Minshull , and Price were duly initiated . Bros . McKinstry , Davies , Pilcher , and Rogers were passed to the Second Degree . One candidate was proposed for initiation , and one brother as a joining member . Bros . Sir Horatio Lloyd , D . P . G . M . ;
R . Newhouse , Prov . G . Sec . ; and J . Curnow , 721 , were unanimously elected as honorary members of the lodge . The by-laws were approved and confirmed by the W . M . and Wardens . " Hearty good wishes " were received from brethren representing the following lodges : Nos . 425 , 477 , 721 , 1477 , 1576 , and 1 S 90 . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
DARWEN . Harmony and Industry Lodge ( No . 3 S 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . There was a very good attendance , including brethren from various lodges in Blackburn , Clitheroe , Church , and London . Bro . J . IT . Wraith having been unanimously elected W . M ., was
installed by Bro . Franklin Thomas , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . R . Oxon , who conducted the elaborate ceremony in a highly impressive manner . Bro . J . Wardley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , afterwards invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . H . Shorrock , S . VV . ; J . Heald , J . W . ; Rev . VV . G . Procter , B . A ., P . A . G . C , Chap . ; VV . Stubbs , Sec . ; T . Duxbury , S . D . ; M . Duckworth ,
J . D . ; J . E . Place , Org . ; C . Hindle , I . G . ; R . Shorrock and H . Woodcock , Stwds . ; and B . Horrocks , Tyler . Bro . T . Shorrock , I . P . M . and Treas ., was unfortunately prevented by illness from attend ! g , and his place was taken by Bro . J . Aspden , P . M ., his immediate predecessor . Bro . Aspden was appointed charity Representative , and Bro . Wardley ,
D . C . and Almoner . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , an excellent banquet having been provided by Bro . Pinder . This was followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
HULL . Kingston Lodge ( No . 1010 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kingston-square , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . F . S . Brodrick , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . A . Baldwin , M . D ., S . W . ; F . C . Bishop , J . W . ; C . J . Todd , P . M . ; J . Bilson , P . M . ; F . Fullerton ,
P . M . ; M . H . Wellsted , P . M . ; and others . Bros . J . Henderson , W . M . ; G . Latus , S . VV . ; A . King , P . M . ; J . Mackaill , P . M . ; and also several other members of the Humber Lodge , No . 57 , were present as visitors . The business included the passing of a brother , and a sum of 15 guineas was voted for the purchase of a testimonial of respect to the energetic and popular Secretary of
the lodge , Bro . J . Carlill Savill , upon the happy occasion of his approaching marriage . Labour being over the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and after partaking of an excellent supper they enjoyed the fragrant weed , whilst a conversational lecture was delivered by Bro . M . C . Peck , Past Grand Std . Br . of England , and Prov . G . Sec . The subject was "
Freemasonry in the last Century , " and it was treated in an interesting and amusing manner , being enlivened by anecdotes and the ancient toasts of the Craft . At the termination of the address a cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the W . M . and carried by acclamation . During the evening some excellent singing was rendered by several brethren .
NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , and was well attended by the brethren of the lodge and visitors from far and near , no less than 8 4 sitting down to the subsequent banquet .
'The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Wood , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Lait , and proved unanimous . Bro . Marshall was then raised . Bro . A . T . Ives , P . M ., D . C , then presented Bro . A . Knight , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , to Bro . Wood , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and in due course Bro . Knight was installed in the
chair of K . S ., and saluted by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Wood , I . P . M . ; C Fowling , S . W . ; B . Curtis , J . W . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., Treas ?; C Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; J . Glading , S . D . ; J . Delo , J . D . j T . Reeves , I . G . ; W . 'Turvey , D . C . ; C . Barwick , A . D . C . ; J . Palmer and J . Baldie „ Stwds . ; andJ . GaskelI , Tyler (/>/ Wt' /«) . Bro . Wood then gave the addresses eloquently and
impressively , and concluded the ceremony , which he worked without a hitch or falter . He was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , of the nominal value of 10 guineas , but of much higher intrinsic value , and also a vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and it was further resolved , " That a copy of the same be emblazoned on vellum , mounted , and framed , at
a cost of live guineas , and presented to him as a mark of the esteem of the brethren , and as some slight recognition of his valuable services that day as Installing Officer , " for which Bro . Wood feelingly returned bis sincere thanks . The candidate having been previously initiated by the new W . M ., who did the work with the skill and verve of a veteran , and the Secretary having read several letters of apology from invitees , the lodge was closed , and
the brethren adjourned by specially reserved carriages to Fenchurch-street , close to which , at the London Tavern , a superbly appointed and well-served banquet awaited them . Among the other brethren present were Bros . James Terry , P . G . Std . Br ., and Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., and P . M . ( Hon . ) , A . J . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon . ) , C T . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex , Dr . W . Vance , P . M ., A . T . Ives , P . M ., J . Savage , P . M ., VV . Ball , S . Bow , W . Baker , C
Provincial Meetings.
Carter , S . Chaplin , J . Cordell , J . Cocks , F . Charlton , fj . Davidson , S . Evans , W . Edwards , H . Golding , W . Harris ' G . Harnwell , J . Howe , C Hengist , H . Hayes , A . H . Jones ' H . Lewis , F . Langton , T . Low , W . McGuinniss , F . Mark ! wick , T . Neasby , H . Painter , G . Richardson , T . Stewart W . Richardson , E . Steer , C . Staniford , O . Stephens , D . H Tumber , G . P . Weaver , J . Weir , J . Ward , G . Webb , H '
Wooster , and G . Wooster , all ot the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Aillud , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Kent , and G . Cashfield , S . W ., of G 15 ; S . E . Southgate , W . M . , I McCollough , S . W ., G . F . Taylor , J . W ., J . H . Roberts P . M ., Treas ., J . Warren , P . M ., Sec , T . Butt , P . M . , )\ Vallon , G . Grant , and W . Long , of 700 ; J . Etheridge W . M ., VV . L . Crow , S . W ., and C . Doyley Mears , P . Jf . '
of 1076 ; A . T . Dale , S . W . 21 S 4 , P . M . 1076 ; C . J . Tijou P . M . 1 S 04 ; W . Seager , P . M . 1536 ; J . Davidson , ! Stamford , and J . Dixon , of 13 ; J . Reed , 731 ; F . Welch , 1327 ; E . Chinery , 1 S 4 ; J . Dares , S 76 ; G . A . Duke , J . D . 160 S ; Hiscock , S 7 S ; H . Earle , 1050 ; and J . French ' 19 S 7 . I he speeches were brief but to the purpose , and a most
loyal and hearty reception was given to the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " "The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The latter toast was coupled with the name of Br 0 , Terry , who was enthusiastically cheered as he rose to respond . He desired to be permitted to thank them verv
sincerely as one of the Past Grand Officers of Grand Lod ge for their kindly reception of the toast ; a reception that was accorded it , not only in that lodge , but every lodge under the jurisdiction of their Grand Master . The Officers of Grand Lodge endeavoured to do their duty for the best interests of the Craft . He was sorry that he was unable to attend the lodge and witness the ceremony of
installation , but from what he had heard their I . P . M . had performed it to their satisfaction . He was proud of his position as an honorary member of the lodge , and thanked them again for their cordial reception of the toast . The I . P . M ., Bro . Woods , then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said it needed no words of his to recommend it to their especial notice , for he felt sure they must
have all been delighted at the admirable way their VV . M . had commenced his year of office by the initiation of a candidate . It gave promise of future excellence , and assured them that the prestige of the lodge would be safe in the hands of their VV . M . He asked them to drink the toast heartily , and they did . The Worshipful Master , in reply , briefly said he should
do his best endeavour to be worthy of the confidence reposed in him . Bro . Wood , in responding to the toast of " The Installing Officer , " said he attributed it principally to the unremitting care of Bro . A . T . lyes , P . M ., that he had been able that day to carry out the installation ceremony to their satisfaction , and he trusted in a manner worthy of the lodge . It
was a ceremony that most likely a man would have to carry out not more than once in his lifetime , but yet was worth all the trouble to acquire it . If he had done the work to their satisfaction he was satisfied . Bro . Vance , in responding for " 'The Past Masters , " said the position was a glorious one , and one he was proud of . Bro . Lewis also responded , saying he had been a member
of the lodge for the last 14 years , and was proud to say that during the whole of that time the lodge had been in a most flourishing condition . He was delighted with the manner in which the installation ceremony had been worked , and felt sure that in Bro . Knight they had a Master worthy of the Henley Lodge . The other toasts were " The Initiate , " "The Visitors , "
"The Charities , " "The Masonic Press , " and "The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . H . Roberts presided at the piano , and with Bros . Delo , Manning , Barwick , French , Golding , Neasby , Burton , and Staniford , contributed to the excellent harmony which prevailed . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .
SOUTH ALL . Jersey Lodge ( No . 2163 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at' the Railway Hotel , on Monday the 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . John Tidmarsh , W . M . j S . Meech , I . P . M . ; G . Harper , S . W . j VV . A . Cocks , Sec ; C . Mead , J . D . ; J . Passmore , I . G . j W . Freemantle and T . Payne , Stwds . ; VV . Seward , P . M .,
P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . C . Hall , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . ; T . W . Jamieson , W . F . Sanger , C C . Sanger , A . L . Butters , E . H . Moseley , E . Purnell , R . G . Pontifex , J . JFewkes , J . Webb , J . A . Webb , and G . L . Duffin , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . D . G . lmlay , 214 S ; and T . Smith , 152 . The minutes of the last regular and those of an emergency lodge were read and confirmed , after which a ballot was
taken for Messrs . 'Thomas Sunter Hardman , H . Bishop , and William Alfred Buckland , and , it having proved unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The ceremony was very impressively rendered , and the W . M . so arranged the work that , while he managed to do the whole of the ceremony of initiation , he also gave Bros . Hall , P . M ., and Meech , P . M ., an opportunity of taking a share in the same with two of the candidates . Hc also delivered the charge in a very effective manner . On
announcing his intention of offering himself as a Steward for the forthcoming Girls' Festival , the sum of five guineas from the lodge BencvJent Fund , and the balance arising from the Jersey Masonic Ball , were unanimously voted to Bro . Tidmarsh ' s list .
The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent supper served in Mrs . Freemantle ' s usiia ' admirable style . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs by Bros . VVchu , Passmore , Pontifex , Meech , and Purnell . Bro . Hardina " gave one of his favourite recitations .
WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . ny ) . — 'Ihe regular meetingof the above lodge w » held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , L ° lege-street . Bro . G . Starkey , P . G . Steward , VV . M ., «* £ pied the chair , the following being present : Bros . S . 13 roa r bent , S . VV . ; Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . C , J . W . ; vv- ! Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; S . Hinde . bcc-. J . Thompson , Asst . Sec ; H . Mageen , S . D . J »* ; , - ) ' Chapman , J . D . ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Org ., Org . J K ' u'