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discussion in reference to ' oneof the members of No . 41 , which resulted in a confirmation of previous proceedings . He also stated that he had been fortunate in obtaining a o-reat number of publications in regard to Alasonic transactions in America , which will form a valuable addition to the library of the Royal Cumberland Lodge . He farther mentioned that since the last meeting in Alay he had had

a most serious and painful illness , which it was at one time feared might prove fatal , but by exercise of great medical skill , under the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U ., he had recovered so far as to be able once more to take his place in the lodge . As soon as permitted to drive out , his first visit was to Bro . F . J . Brown , P . AI . 41 and P . P . G . S . W ., who had long been ill , and hc regretted to announce his death

on the 24 th ult . ; he felt it a duty to represent thc lodge in attendance at his funeral . Bro . Dr . Hopkins then proposed that the Secretary should be desired to write a letter of condolence to the bereaved family , which was duly seconded and passed . A similar letterwas ordered to be sent to Bro . Jas . Clark , P . M ., in consequence of the sudden death of his wife on the previous evening , the 5 th inst . Bro .

Kubie addressed thc brethren m very kindly terms in reference to the presiding officer that evening . -Having seen him during his illness , hc could state the fears hc then entertained that he would never again be able to assist in lodge duties . That was soon after the end of last session , but here hc was at the commencement of a new one ,

apparently as vigorous as ever . He desired to express thc gratification of the brethren at his presence , and their congratulation on bis recovery , which was responded to by hearty acclamation . The acting W . AI . replied in a few words , and then having reminded the brethren of the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge in that hall on the 12 th inst ., closed thc lodge , at nine o ' clock p . m .

NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 ) . The first meeting after the recess was held on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Alasonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , when there were present Bros . George Kersey , W . AL ; James E . II . Watson , P . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; Charles Fenilick , S . W . ; Charles Ii . Sexton , J . W . ; Geo . Baxter , P . M . S 07 , P . P . A . G . D . C , P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Harold

Young-nan , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Sec . ; Arthur E . Le Good , P . G . Std ., S . D . ; Thos . C R . King , J . D . ; S . N . Berry , P . M . S 07 , P . G . S . of W ., Org . ; XV . J . Butler , I . G . ; Thos . Smith , Jun ., Std . ; Joshua Alorse , Tyler ; T . T . Breeze ; J . S . Offord , P . M . ; R . J . Silburn , and others . The visitors included Bros . J . B . Bridgman , P . AL 93 ; E . Pankhurst ; P . M . ; J . W . Bateman , S 07 ; Hollis , 043 ; J- ! '• Batch , 1273 ; A . Bullard , P . AL ; Jesse Weyer , P . G . Std . 1500 , and others .

The lodge being opened and minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the business was to pass Bro . Carpenter , which was done in an excellent and impressive manner by the W . M ., after which thc lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Thc brethren afterwards adjourned to supper , under the gavel of the W . AL , and the remaining portion of the evening was passed in the pleasant and agreeable manner usual in this lodge .

MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —Thc usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , . the Cth inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . ' W . Nicholl , W . AI , ; Mark Vickers , I . P . M . ; H . Walmsley , S . W . ; R . Tomlin- * , J . W . ; | . Dawson , P . AL , Reg . ; J . W . Edwards , acting Sec . ; 1 . Wilson , S . D . ; J . Smith ,

Org . : J . Bladon , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , D . of C ; Jas . EcKersley ; li . li . Lisenden { Freemason ) , Stwd . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . Howarth Clark , P . AL ; D . Donbavand , P . M . ; Dr . C . J . Rix , J . G . Kldctton , John Church , Ellis Jones , J . Garside , J . Halliday , Bates , C . Hart , and E . Smith . Visitors : Bros . G . E . Coleman , I . P . M . 467 ; II . Paulden , Sec . 204 ; J . W . Calverley , 290 ; A . Rosinaycr , 1140 ; J . Varey , 204 ; G . C Williams , W . AL

' . 5- ; J- ^ Grundy , 152 ; Alurray Thomson , 1 G 3 ; and M . Owen , 1 G 3 . The lodge was opened at G o ' clock , and after confirmation of minutes Air . Walter Wood was balloted for and elected a member of the lodge . The brethren adjourned to tea , and re-assembled in the lodge room at 7 . 20 , when Mr . Walter Wood was duly initiated into the mysteries of

freemasonry by the W . AL , who worked the ceremony throughout in a highly satisfactory manner . The J . W ., Uro . Tomlins , delivered the charge to the candidate , and liro . Mark Vickers , P . AL , very ably explained to him the Irst Tracing Board , after which " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 9 . ro . p . m . During the lodge

proceedings the W . M ., Bro . Nicholl , informed thc brethren ' that their much esteemed Bro . W . J . Cunliffe , had on the previous Tuesday taken unto himself a wife , which natu-• rally accounted for his absence that evening , and in moving i a vote of congratulation ,, wishing him long life , happiness , 1 and prosperity , he felt sure the brethren would

sponta-! neousl y accord it . It * * is needless to say this was unhesi-¦ Utingly done , and the fact was made known by telegram ! ' to U , Cunliffe , who was in London , and who , in grate-; "illy acknowledging the same , also by telegram ( which was j aft . -rwards handed to the W . AI . at the social board ) fur"' erstated that at 9 . 30 . he would be drinking the healths j » ' the brethren . The W . M . communicated this

intelli-! since to the brethren , and precisely at that hour they all I r ° se and drank success to the newly married couple . CARNARVON . —Segontium ^ Lodge ( No . 606 ) . p'lie annual installalion meeting of the members of this "uge was held last week in the lodge-room in Carnarvon J-astle . Bro . R . J . Davids was installed W . AL , Bro . the y-J- Sidney Boucher , P . P . G . C , being the installing

"cer . Die W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros , : Vv B ? 0 'Thomas , LP . AL ; D . W . Davies , S . W . ; T . B . . V'lliaiiis , J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Boucher , Chap . ; A . II . De ' "'' s'h , S . D . and Treas . ; D . II . Williams , Sec ; W . j ^ -ton , J . D . ; W . . Morgan , D . ofC ; J . Williams , t / s' -J X . Bunnell , I . G . ; R . K . Williams and O . Evans ,

| , r . , ; W- Watkins , _ Tyler 'The retiring W . AI . was a * , r ' "rl'w' Wlt' 1 a ' **^**' K'wcl , in recognition of the admir-\ ' A manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the : -S "uring his year of ollice . Hol !| Cannua ' 'junquetwas served at the Royal Sportsman the .. ' ' * s - number of members of the local lodge and ' rcr ,, *) rious '" df-fes in the district sitting down to a splendid breft pr- . videu * by Bro , Pugh . 'The attendance of visiting , ** > ren included Bros , the Rev . Hugh Thomas , Royal

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Leek ; Fred Jones , W . AL Anglesey ; George Hughes , I . P . M . Anglesey ; W . Jarvis , P . M . St . David ' s , Bangor ; J . Pritchard , W . M . St . David ; W . E . Thomas , S . W . St . David ; Mcshach , J . W . ; T . Roberts , Portmadoc ; and others .

STOKE-UPON-TRENT . — Portland Lodge ( No . G 37 ) . —The festival of St . John was held on Thurs day , the Cth inst ., at the Town Hall . 'The lodge was opened at three o ' clock p . m ., when many brethren were present , including visitors from other lodges in the province , for the purpose of installing Bro . David Smith as W . AL for the ensuing year . Amongst the members

oresent were : Bros . W . T . Beetenson , W . AL ; David Smith , S . W . ; Jno . Perkins , J . W . ; D . IT . Dunning , Sec .-, T . Stubbs , S . D . ; J . Baker , J . D . ; J . Eardlev , acting LG . ; Thos . Bakewell , Steward ; Edwin Roberts , f . P . M . ; ' J . W . Thomas , P . AL , Treas ., P . P . G . Std . B . ; H . C . Faram , P . AL , D . C ; R . Tooth , P . AL . P . P . G . Reg . ; T . Unwin , P . AL , P . P . G . Purst . ; W . T . Copeland , P . AL ; S . Smith !

P . AL ; and A . Kmgstone , Tyler . The visitors included W . Bros . Col . Foster Gough , D . P . G . A 1 . North Staffordshire ; Cartwright , P . AI . 4 C 0 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Sec . ; Thos . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Newland , 460 ; E . V . Greatbach , LG . 41 S ; Herman Tapslay , 1076 ; Thos . Tunnichffe , 41 S ; F * . Gee , C 37 ; and T . Tonkinson , 451 . 'I he installation ceremony was very effectively rendered

by Bro . W . T . Beetenson , W . AL , assisted by W . Bros . E . Roberts , P . AL ; H . C . Faram , P . AL ; Saml . Smith , P . AL ; and J . W . Thomas , P . AL , P . P . G . Std . B . The ceremony of installation being concluded , the W . AI . proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . John Perkins , S . W . ; D . H . Dunning , j . W . ; T . Bakewell , Sec . ; T . Stubbs , S . D . ; J . Baker , J . D . ; E . RobertsP . ALTreas . S .

, , ; Smith , P . AL , D . C ; Rev . Westbury , Chap . ; Thos . Hemmings , Org . ; T . W . Gimsow , I . G . ; and A . Kingstone , Tyler . Atter which the D . P . G . M ., in an eloquent address to the lodge , complimented the Installing Alaster on thc creditable manner he had performed the ceremony , and also the ollicers for their system and abilities in conducting the formalities .

I he brethren then adjourned to the North Staffordshire Hotel , where an excellent banquet was prepared in Bro . Patzer's usual style . The W . AL , Bro . D . Smith , occupied the chair . After the loyal toasts had been given , that of ' The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . AL of England , " was received with acclamation . Bro . Copeland , P . AL , in proposing " The Health of XV . Bro . Foster

Gough , D . P . G . AI . of North Staffordshire , " expressed the sentiments of the brethren when he referred to the satisfaction which the lodge had felt at the visit made that day , and hoped if would be an omen of good fortune generally to the lodge . The toast was enthusiastically received , and in the absence of Bro . Gough ( who was obliged to leave to attend another Alasonic meeting in another part of the

province ) was responded to by Bros . 'Tooth , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg . ; Thomas Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . W . Thomas , P . P . G . Std . Bearer . Bro . S . Smith , P . AL , then proposed the health of the "W . AL , " and in doing so dwelt upon the pleasure it had afforded him to take part in the ceremony of installing a brother initiated by himself , and augured a successful and happy year . The toast

was responded to in very appropriate terms by the W . AI . Bro . Dunning , J . W ., gave the " Alasonic Charities , " and showed how prominent a part the Portland Lodge had taken for some years in aiding the Provincial charities , while he hoped that future aid would be increased . The toast was ally responded toby Bro . R . Tooth , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg . "The health of the LP . AL " was given in

eulogistic terms by Bro . Roberts , P . AL In replying , Bro . Beetenson said that as the son of a Alason who had years before occupied a prominent position in the Portland Lodge , it had been his ardent wish , not merely to retain his own reputation of W . AL , [ but to honour his father's memory and credit to those worthy Alasons who had proceeded him in the chair . The lodge had during his year

prospered in a marked manner , and had shown the harmonious character of its proceedings by the resolution it had that day passed unanimously , " authorising application for a new lodge in the suburb of the town , to be named the " Alinerva , " a lodge which would be mainly composed of active brethren belonging to 6 37 . He felt no fear of opposition from the new lodge , nor did he believe

that the parent lodge would decrease in its prosperity through the new comer , he trusted the W . M . would have as pleasant a lodge to rule over ^ as he had experienced , and it would be still onc of his fust principles to promote in every way the comfort , progress , and success of his mother lodge . The remaining toasts were " The Past Alasters , "

proposed by Bro . Perkins , S . W ., nnd responded to by Bro . Thomas ; "The visiting Brethren " by Bro . Ashwell , and responded to by Bros . Greatbach , Gee and Tomkinson ; " The Oflicers" by Uro . Shenton , and responded to by Bro . Bakewell , Secretary ; the 'Tyler ' s toast bringing one of the most successful meetings to a happy termination .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . S 07 ) . —The first meeting of the winter session of this lodge was held on Thursday , evening , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Club Rooms , No . 2 . 3 , St . Giles-street , under the gavel of its W . AL , Bro . George Green , assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . S . N . Berry , P . G . S . of W ., I . P . M . ; Arthur J . Berry , P . AI ., P . P . G . P . acting as S . W .: H . A . W .

Reeves , J . W . ; H . Rosling , S . D . ; I . W . Browne , { Freemason ) J . D . ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Sec ; Thomas Campling , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . D . of C . ; R . A . Aladge , Org . ; Thomas Winter , I . G . ; Charles Payne and W . N . Cooper , Stewards ; W . Alurrell , Tyler ; and the following Bros . H . J . Wade , C . Holborn , J . Holt , A . King , Rise , George J . Berry , and others . Amonrr the visitors

were Bros . R . Edwards , 3 S 9 ; T . T . Breeze , 213 ; J acob P . Batch , 1273 ; Guyton , 1276 ; A . Bullard , LP . AL ; D . Alannings , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Harper , W . AI . ; Jes * e Weyer , P . G . Steward ; C . W . Bacon , 1500 ; and others . 'The lodge being opened about eight o'clock the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the W . AI . in a most impressive manner passed Bro .

Arthur King to the F . C Degree . . Bro . A . j . Berry by thc request of ' the W . AL gave the charge and the lecture in excellent style and precision . " Hearty good Wishes " having been given by the brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to thc banqueting-room , where an excellent supper had been prepared , on the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged . Some excellent singing ,

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rendered by some of the- brethren and visitors present , piled the hours away until near twelve , [ when the 'Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . NORWICH—Sincerity aLodge ( No . 043 ) . —This lodge resumed its winter session on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at he Alasonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , under the gavel of its W . M ., Bro . R . E . Thorns , who was assisted hv

msothcers as follows : Bros . T . W . Aluskett , LP . AL ; R . P Al p I ' r w T V- G" B - ^ ' ' J * W *; E * ° rams > \ AA ' ' V u * , 5 ^ * ' 7 A * V R- Gunn * l M- > P * G . Tvler , Sec . ; E . Baldwin , S . D . ; A . Bullard , LP . AL 1500 , ac * tin " J . D . ; R . A . Madge , S 07 , Org . ; William Henry Moss " LG . ; and Joshua Alorse , 'Tyler . There were a o-oodly number of breth and visitors

ren present , which included Bro . H . G . Barwell , the P . G . Sec . The business of the evening was to raise Bro .. Jno . Francis , which was done in an excellent and impressive manner by the W . M ., at the conclusion of which , the lodge was closed in clue form . The brethren then adjourned to supper , after which the cvenin- * - was spent in a very pleasant manner .

NORVVICH—Wal pole Lodge ( No . i oo ) .-The opening night on the resumption of the winter session of M ' J ° - S ri ' i M held on c- T ! " * % * «*<* Cth inst ., at the ill W ° C k" ' ? ° i' . ' , * Gl ' cs- * f-eet , under the gavel of ts W . AL , Bro . John Harper . He was assisted by the following officers : Bros . A . Aullard , P . M ., I . P . M . ; G . B . Jay , S . W . ; Sam . J . Carmon , I . W . : R . IL Hissing .

Secretary ; M J . Bailey , S . D .,- C . E . Stevens , J . D ?; Ihomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., M . C ; Rob . A . Mad-re , S 07 , acting Organist ; W . II . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . D C , acting IG ; Jesse Weyer , P . G . Steward ; VV ,, r . ?? and , * W . Warner , Stewards ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler . And among thc brethren present were Bros . Quartermaster F . MillsPMPPGSB Thos

, .., .... Islay , PA ! P . P . G . D . C ; A . Wo ' olbright ; W . AI . lSoS , * iu S * £ -, alker ; , J * H * H * Cooper ; B . G . Woodhouse , U . R . tidman , J . Hoborough , Everett Howard , G . S . Smith ; E Ellis , Jno . Cox , R . W , ALAlcKclvie , W . Snelling , C J . Campling , Fred . Nash , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . W . G . Barnard , 93 and

043 ; George Kersey , W . AL , and T . T . Breeze , 213 ; J . XV . Browne { Freemason ) , S 07 ; and G . W . Rogers and Jno . Dixon , 1 S 0 S . After the lodge had been regularly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . AI . then , in an impressive maimer , delivered the charge of the First Degree to a brother of the lodge , and after some desultory business the lodge was closed in due form .

I he brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where a most recherche supper had been prepared ) and on thc removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and acknowledged . During the proceedings at the festive board Bro . II . G . Barwell , the P . G . Secretary , honoured the lodge by his presence , and was warmly received by thc brethren . Several excellent songs were given during the evening by brethren and the visitors present .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1 S 11 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Alonday , the 10 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren to take part in the election of Alaster . Bro . J . T . Seller , the W . AL , presided , and there were also present Bros . 1 . B . Whytehead , P . AI . ; C G . Padel , P . AL ; G . Balmford , P . AL ; G . Simpson , S . W . ; AI . Millington , J . W . ; and a number of others .

The accounts for thc closing year having been satisfactorily passed , Bro . T . B . Whytehead moved that ten guineas from thc lodge charity fund be voted to Bro . C . G . Padel , P . AL , who purposed acting as the lodge Steward at the Benevolent Festival , which " was carried . 'The next business was the ballot for W . M ., and the unanimous vote of the members fell on Bro . G . Simpson , who thanked the

lodge for the mark of confidence . Bro . G . Balmford , P . AL , who has acted as Treasurer for the lodge since its formation , was re-elected 'Treasurer , and Bro . P . Pearson , Tyler . The W . AI . elect then proposed the name of a gentleman as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the lodge was closed . Subsequently , at refreshment , Bro . Whytehead proposed "The Health of the W . Alaster , Bro . j . T .

Seller , ' and in the course of his remarks said that a more generous and cordial brother had never occupied the chair . He had spared nothing in forwarding the interests of the lodge , and in all respects he had earned the goodwill and gratitude of its brethren . Bro . Seller , in replying , assured them that , as in the past , so in the future , he should ever regard the interests of the Eboracum Lodge as prominent in his heart , and hoped yet to do it service . "

EALING . — West Middlesex Lodge ( No . 1612 ) . —Amongst the lodges that have been consecrated since the doings of thc Craft have been recorded in thc pages of this journal , few have been more successful than the one now under notice . The West Middlesex Lodge was ii auguratedon lhe 15 th Jnly , 1 S 7 G , the late Bro . John Hervey officiating as consecrating officer ; he had the assistance of

Bro . Fenn , P . G . D ., and Bro . Weaver , who respectively filled the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs , while for the nonce Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , with wonted ability , acted as Director of Ceremonies . The day was in all respects an auspicious one ; Bro . Hervey most enthusiastically directed attention to the brilliant future it was his opinion was before the lodge . W . Bro . A . Beaslev .

P . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 7 S 0 , was installed the first W . AL , and so ably did he conduct , the business of the lodge , that at the conclusion of his year of office , he was unanimously re-appointed Alaster . In due course he was succeeded by Bro . Thomas Kingston , who filled the chair in 1 S 7 S '; this brother made way for Bro . H . L . Kasner ; while Bro . A . J . Burr , who has ruled for the past

year , gave place on Saturday to Bro . J . Green . Throughout its career the Lodge has been recognised as a pattern one ; every regard has been paid to the ceremonies being - conducted with dignity , and strict attention has been given by its Officers to make themselves proficient for their duties . As a consequence , the lodge is a popular one , and its roll

of members long . The Lodge was opened on the Sth inst . at thc Institute , b y Bro . Burr , supported by Officers and members of lus lodge , and following visitors : —Bros . G , Lambert G . S . B . ; J . Owson , O 71 ' ; Walter Goss , P . AL 7 S 0 ; II . C . Lambert , P . M . 19 S ; W . W . Alorgan , Sec . 211 ; S . Smout , jun ., J . W . 1642 ; W . Gardiner , W . M . 7 S 0 ; C