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a brother might soon be restored , and moved a vote of sympathy . _ This was seconded by Bro . Gould , who dwelt / pon the kindly , genial nature of our brother , which had endeared him to all the members , and the vote was carried Dy acclamation . Bro . Walter Besant was re-elected treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Freeman , Tyler . The Secretary presented the lodge , on behalf of Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who was unavoidably absent , with a very handsome

cushion , emblazoned with the lodge cognizance , for the Volume of the Sacred Law , and , on behalf of Bro . Thomas Cohu , with a square and compasses , also handsomely engraved with the insignia of the lodge . The Secretary was instructed to write ' letters of thanks to both these brethren , fhe Secretary announced that one of their members , Bro . H . J . Whymper , CLE ., had been appointed by his Royal Highness to the office of District Grand Master of the

Punjab , and it was agreed to forward to Bro . Whymper an illuminated address of congratulation . It was also moved , and carried— "That Bro . William Harry Rylands , Past Grand Steward , having completed his year of office as \ VorshipfuI Master of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 207 6 , the thanks of the brethren be , and hereby are , tendered to him for his courtesy in the chair , and efficient management of the affairs of the lodge , and that this

resolution be suitably engrossed and presented to bim . " The Worshipful Master then read a paper , being some "Notes on the Masonic Apron , " in which he traced its various forms from the first representations of it which have come down to us , and supplied a large mass of very curious and interesting information . The paper was copiously illustrated with drawings and specimens of old and curious aprons , and when printed will form a very important

contribution to the subject . We say contribution , because the lecturer did not exhaust his subject , and has promised further additional information at a future date . Time did not admit of much discussion , but the few remarks which were made where naturally highly appreciative , and a vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried by acclamation . Dr . 1 . Balfour Cockburn then exhibited some curious brass

chapter officer's jewels , and a handsome and quaint Craft jewel , which had been made in China . The Secretary exhibited a lithograph of a curious Masonic handkerchief which had been lately published by Col . Mead , and a very similar handkerchief which had been lent to him for exhibition by Bro . Vernon . This concluded the business , and the brethren adjourned lo the Holborn Restaurant for dinner .

Warrant Officers Lodge ( No . 2346 ) . —The opening , after the holidays , was well attended on Friday , tte 23 rd ult .., at Freemasons' Hall , there being 45 members and eight visitors present . Bros . W . Ofield and T . Baker were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and Bros . A . A . Bingham and W . J . Hossack were passed to the Second Degree . Messrs . H . Wall , G . E . Berry , and L . Solomon having been initiated , Bro . I . Lewis , S . D ., was

presented with a Past Treasurer's jewel by the W . M ., in consideration of his services as first Treasurer of the lodge . In returning thanks , Bro . Lewis made a brief reply . The W . M . gave notice of his intention of founding a Royal Arch chapter in connection with the lodge . Bro . J . B . Short , 1926 , was balloted for as a joining member , and was unanimously elected . The meeting was conducted with much spirit and excellent working , and was closed in the usual form .

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ALDERLEY . . Alan Lodge ( No . 2368 ) . —The installation meeting of this very popular lodge was held on the 5 th instant , at the Queen's Hotel . The attendance of brethren were very numerous , including many influential Provincial Grand Officers of various provinces . The lodge has had a wonderfully successful year , under the able Mastership of Bra . H . Gordon Small , W . M ., P . G . D . G , whose energy for anything pertaining to Masonry is so well-known in the Province of Cheshire .

1 he lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conjitmcd . The W . M ., as Installing Master , appointed as « s Installing Officers , Bros . John Clayton , P . P . G . Reg ., as S . W . ; G . D . Pochin , P . P . G . Reg ., as J . W . ; and A . U'vley , P . P . A . G . Sec , as I . G . Bro . Thos . Wild Markand , P . G . S ., and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Wm .

Kamsden , P . P . G . D ., and was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., in the presence of 20 Installed Masters , in a most perffct manner . The W . M . was saluted and proclaimed . Ihe working tools were presented by the Installing Master , 'he officers were invested by the W . M ., and were addressed by Bro . W . W . Wilson , P . P . G . D . The addresses were delivered by Bro . E . T . Everett , P . P . G . D . C .

"iv balance-sheet was submitted , and showed the lodge to be in a most prosperous state , having nobly supported ™ various Charities . Bro . Gordon Small was the recipient "I a most beautiful iS-caratgold Past Master's jewel , presc , . - ' < - b y the brethren , for the great respect and esteem in wnichheisheld , and for thearduousway he has worked for the benefit of the lodge , more especially as to the Charities .

"' O . Small accepted this in a well-chosen short speech . He ** s then unanimously elected as Charity Representative or the ensuing year . A banquet was subsequently held to celebrate the festival 4 '' J ° > which was admirably served by Bro . Bourne . ' ne usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . f o * John ClaytonPPGRin to the toast of i tiayiuu 1 1 iti \ in to

„ ° . , ...., reply u ' p , " *'' . - , ...., ieiJiy me roasc or had v ' Grand Oflic ; re , Present and Past , " said he ivo 1 !' '' Ie s , l B ntest doubt with plenty of energy they eff ' ? t , 1 e Provulce ° f Cheshire outshine their previous .. 's for the Boys , and he hoped that they would raise MMu tor the Benevolent . "Ti \ Hon . Alan Egerton , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., proposed hoir , « Hea , th of Br 0 * Markland , W . M . " He said he felt

,, " , ' DC the grandfather of the lodge , and could » lsKti ° " P fesent > and especially to thoie who had th « ' . ° drink the toast I'uartily , and he felt mainly to accent '' 10 ns of Bro- Sma " ' ¦¦ was a lodSe worthy of ••¦ arltl J C ' Vm" wnat ne nad scen '" tne P ast of *' * bad < ' was 1 ' te sure ' le was worthy of those who toon , 0 ¦ ce F de < l him- Hc ¦ vou , d wish to ur K e thc feeling of

ai * i * hi . V 1 every brotber > and he fe , t sure 'ne assistte e „ " ? received in the past from all thc brethren would Su Pport to Bro ' ' * , and * lie bcin K so worthy of

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The Worshipful Master , in responding , said : I can assure you , Bro . Egerton , and one and all , the enthusiastic manner in which this toast has been received has almost overpowered me . I feel the duty 1 have taken upon myself is a very difficult one indeed , having to follow such an one as our I . P . M ., Bro . Small . 1 feel it both responsible and honourable . But we are not only met together for

enjoyment , bul for that great purpose to assist those who are less fortunate than ourselves and are reduced to calamity , and I take this opportunity for thanking you for receiving the toast of my health as heartily as you have done , and I wish especially to thank the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge and the musical brethren for all coming forward to make the occasion the su : cess it has proved

to night . The Worshipful Master proposed "The I . P . M . " The I . P . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast . He had endeavoured to do his best for the benefit ' of the lodge ever since its formation , and he should always continue to do so . There were some who had said when the idea was first originated ,

that there was no need for a lodge . But from his own observations he knew that there was , and he thought to see the assembly there that evening and the state of the lodge funds would bear him out that his observations had been correct . He should always look upon the jewel they had presented to him with great pride . Other toasts followed , and were responded to .

The musical arrangements were carried out under the direction of Bro . Hopkinson , P . M ., assisted by Bros . Grimshaiv , Stewart , Howard , and Walsh . The following were present : Bros . H . Gordon Small , P . G . D . G , W . M . ; A . De Tatton Egerton , P . P . G . W ., I . P . M . ; T . W . Markland , P . G . S ., S . W . ; A . Keymer , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Whitehead , Chap . ; A . Lawley , P . P .

A . G . Sec , 'Ireas . ; Wm . Ramsden , Sec ; E . T . Everett , P . M ., P . P . G . C , D . of C ; J . H . Henry , Org . ; jas . A . Walsh , I . G . ; Herman Mason , J . Baxter , jun ., W . R . D . Davies , O . J . Fielding , H . Johnson , J . J . Peterkin , E . A . Crompton , f . Laurisch , R . Browne , and W . A . Danby . Visitors : Bros " . J . Nicholson , P . M . 322 ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . S . ; C . B . Clewby , P . M . 44 ; F . Broadsmith ,

P . M . nCJfj , P . P . G . R . ; G . D . Pochin , P . M . 1375 , P . P . G . Reg . ; G . S . Stevens , P . M . ; T . McClelland , P . M . 1345 i G . Rostren , J . D . n 40 ; J . R . R . leffery , S . D . 1140 ; ) . Schofield ; E . W . Parker , 1140 ; R . Night , 1219 ; G . S . Smith , P . M . ; H . Foster , W . M . 11157 , P . G . P , ; John

Moffatt , I . P . M . ; G . Jheson , W . M . 295 ; J . B . Everitt , P . M . ; W . Howard , J . D . ; D . Hopkinson , P . M . ; Geo . Brown , Kenneth M . Stewart , John Grimshaw , J . Clayton , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . E . Harwood , P . M . ; lames Cookson , P . P . G . Treas . ; S . Geldard , P . M . ; W . Wilson , P . P . G . D . ; W . W . Wilson , P . P . G . D . ; and H . Pool , P . M . 44 .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , when Bro . E . P . Peterson , W . M ., was supported by Bros . S . A . Auty , l . P . M . ; J . Nevin , S . W . ; 1 . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; C . H . Ellis , Treas . ; J . B . Fearnley , Sec . ; A . J . Boyle , S . D . ; I .

Morton , as J . D . ; A . E . Harris , as I . G .: Goodman Root , Tyler ; Thos . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Chaplain ; J . Morton , Supt . of Wks . ; G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . S . Hird , W . Sanguine , Isaa ; Hirst , R . Harland , J . Harland , and C . Wood . Visitors : Bros . J . E . Boden , P . M . 2231 , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire ; R . Lishman , 439 ; Sydney Ward

1034 ; and J . Tilley , Coo . After the lodge had been opened , and thc minutes of the previous lodge read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , the suffrages of the brethren being unanimously in favour of Bro . J . Nevin , S . W ., who briefly acknowledged his election , and stated that it would be his sincere and earnest endeavour during his

year of office to prove that the confidence ofthe brethren had not been misplaced . Bro . John T . Last , J . W ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . John Morton , Tyler . The ballot was taken for Mr . Thos . Percy Sykes , which proved in his favour , and , being in attendance , hc was inttiatcd into the mysteries of the Craft by Bro . Thos . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Bro . John Harland was passed to the

Second Degree b y Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M . A resolution was carried changing the date for the meetings of the lodge from the second to the first Thursday in the month , and amending the by-laws in harmony therewith . 'The lodge was closed , and Ihe brethren adjourned for refreshment , at which the W . M . presided . After the usuaUoyal toasts , the Worshipful Master

proposed " Ihe Visiting Brethren , and in doing so gave them a cordial welcome . It was but seldom that thc lodge met without having the company of visitors , whom they at all times heartily welcomed , and particularly distinguished visitors from other provinces . Bro . Boden , P . M . 2231 , P . P . G . D . C . West Lanes ., in responding , referred to his long connection with Freemasonry , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to

visit so young a lodge , and also to find it in such a nourishing condition , and the ceremonies worked in such a satisfactory manner . Bro . Tilley , Goo , also responded . Thc toast of "Ihe Worshipful Master" was also proposed by Bro . Boden , 22 3 1 , and suitably acknowledged . During the evening Bros . 'Tilley , Harris , and Hirst contributed songs and solos to the harmony of the meeting .

BRO . \ BOURNE . KingSWOOd Lodge ( No . 227 S ) . —An emer . gency meeting was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Crown Hotel , the following brethren being present . * Bros . C . M . Coxon , W . M . ; J . G . Cobb , P . P . G . S ., l . P . M . ; II . T . Nell . P . M ., S . W . ; T . Wye , ) . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . F . Befl , P . M ., Sec ; R . W .

Nicole , J . D . ; G . T . Chretien , I . G . ; A . C . Halet-trap , P . M ., D . C ; W . E . Goodwins , Org . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; N . Pearce , C . C . Renaud , and | . VV . Rattenbury . Visitors : Bros . A . E . Hunt , P . M . 45 ; J . Duncan , W . M . 59 ; W . Hancock , W . M . 2191 ; R . Philip Upton , J . D . 132 S ; and J . Rowlands , 133 O .

The business of the meeting was to raise Bro . C . C . Renaud . Bro . Cobb , I . P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., assisted in the ceremony by giving the traditional history . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren dispersed , to re-assemble later on for refreshment , In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M .

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said he was very pleased to welcome so many visitors on that the closing night of their work for the year . They had in the past season again been favoured by the presence of a considerable number of brethren , for he found that during the summer they had entertained about 50 guests . He could assure their visitors that a most cordial greeting awaited them whenever they came to the Kingswood Lodge ,

and they especially liked to see those brethren who by a repreated visit showed that they appreciated the welcome extended to them . He felt that the presence of their visitors was a personal compliment to himself as well as to the lodge .

Ihe toast was very heartily received , and each of the visitors responded . Bros . Upton , Rowlands , and Wye kindly assisted to promote the harmony of the meeting . The 'Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion the final meeting of a very successful season .

CADOXTON . Barry Lodge ( No . 2357 ) . —The third annual installation meeting of this nourishing young lodge was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Royal Hotel . The lodge was opened by the W . VL , Bro . George Neale , supported by the following officers and brethren of the lodge : Bros . ) . J . Williams , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T .

Higman , J . W . ; VV . P . Phillips , Treas . ; W . L . Edwards , Sec ; E . Trehame , S . D . ; T . Ewbank , J . D . ; W . Thomas , I . G . ; S . Davis , D . C ; G . Golding , P . M . 109 S , acting Org . ; John Spickett and E . S . Johnston , Stwds . ; Amos Jenkins , Tyler ; Dan Thomas , ] ' . C . Melnors , Rus Jones , Wm . Evans , E . Heyes , A . VV . Newman , ] . Williams , F . B . J . Lloyde , T . J . Wake , S . Chappell , A . E . Williams ,

L . W . Jones , I * . C . Collyers , W . II . Morgan , W . Arnold , and F . C . Williams . Visitors : Bros . Marimduke Tennant , D . P . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C . England ; Capt . S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M . Monmouthshire , P . A . G . D . C . ; VV . E . Mills , P . M ., W . M . 1992 , P . P . G . Treas ; VV . B . Ferriers , W . M . 960 ; D . R . Roberts , W . M . 30 ; T . R . Hunt , W . M . 1323 , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . , * T . Hazel , W . M . 1420 ;

W . L . Marks , W . M . 222 G , P . G . P . ; D . M . McLellen , W . M . 1752 ; M . Proctor , W . M . 1 754 , P . G . P . ; Ben . Phillips , W . M . 109 S ; W . Watkins , P . M . 270 , 471 , 6 S 3 , 1429 , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . Allen , P . M . 1429 ; J . P . Lewis ' S . W . 1429 ; I . P . Garrett , W . M . G 33 ; J . H . Tayler , P . M . 1373 ; Nicol Bradley , P . M . KigS and 222 G , P . P . J . G . W . ; C . Widdoson , P . M . 109 S , PJ . G . VV . Mon . ; T .

Morgan , S . W . loyS ; J . Johnston , 109 S ; D VV . Havard , 1098 ; D . F . Pritchard , P . M . 222 G , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; F . C . Williams , S . W . 222 G , P . P . G . Stwd . Mon . ; John Randal , Sec 222 G ; Ben . Rees , 222 G ; Lewis Jenkins , W . M . S 33 ; C . J . Ward , 3 G ; John Sheridan , Sec . 1992 ; J . O'Neil , 1992 ; F . G . F . lBailey , J . W . 1992 ; A . W . Helliers , S . D . 19112 ; Henry Scammell , S . W . 9 G 0 ; W . Anstuc ,

900 ; VV . H . Morgan , J . D . 1752 ; L . E . Perry , 1752 ; C . VV . Sixworth , _ P . M . 392 fS . C ) . After the minutes had been read and confirm ; d , the ballot was taken for two gentlemen , which proved favourable . The W . M ., Bro . Neale , then addressed the lodge , and stated he had been requested by Mrs . Louisa Williams , the wife of their esteemed Bro . J . J . Williams , S . W ., to

present the lodge with a beautiful organ , in commemoration of her husband ' s being elected W . M . of the lodge . A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs . Williams forherkindnes ? , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . VV . Miles , P . M ., W . M . 1992 , P . P . G . Reg ., then assumed the chair , and in a very able manner installed Bro . J . J . Williams , P . M ., W . M . elect , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The

following brethren were appointed and invested as olli-ers : Bros . George Neale , P . G . P ., l . P . M . ; T . Higman , S . W . ; William Lloyd Edwards , J . W . ; VV . P . Phillips , Treas . ; E . Trehame , Sec . ; T . Ewbank , S . D . ; S . Davis , J . D . ; John Spickett , I . G . ; J . B . Mockford , Org . ; F . P . Jones Lloyd , Asst . Sec ; R . Jones and W . 11 . Morgan , Stwds . ; and Amos Jenkins , Tyler . Bro . Marmaduke Tennant ,

D . P . G . M ., then presented the l . P . M , with a handsome Past Master's jewel . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided for them by Bro . 1 . C . Williams . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , and responded to , the W . M . proposed " T \\ i R . W . the

Prov . Grand Master ; the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tennant ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was suitably responded to by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The toast of " The W . M . " was then proposed , in very complimentary terms , by Bro . Tennant , who said it seldom fell to his lot to be permitted the honour to propose the health of a brother who had been previously installed as

W . M . of two different lodges and now stood before them as W . M . of a lodge for the third time . He congratulated the lodge on selecting so old and tried a M 3 son to preside over them for the ensuing year . The toast was well received . The W . M . responded in a very happy manner , thanking Bro . Tennant for the very kind words spoken in his favour . Other toasts followed , and a very pieasint evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast .

CRED 1 TON . Unity Lodge ( No . 1332 ) . —There was a large gathering of the members of this lodge at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., to witness the installation of Bro . James F . Railing as W . M . Considerable interest was manifested in the meeting from the fact that it had been announced that the ceremony of installation was to be

performed by the brother of the W . M . elect , Bro . Thos . J _ . Railing , P . M . and Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C . England , Prov . G . Sec . Essex , and in addition to a full muster of members of the lodge , a number of distinguished brethren from Exeter were present . The meeting passed off most happily , and the Installing Master was complimented by the brethren upon the manner in which the ceremony had been conducted .

1 he visitors present included Bro . F . E . Sach , J . vV . 1 S 9 , cousin of the new W . M ., and Bros . F . E . Railing and II . P . Railing , 51 , brothers of the W . M . At the banquet which followed the meeting , Bro . T . J . Railing , in responding to the toast of his health , gave a

brief history of I'reemasonry at Crediton from the year 75 'J > which was listened to with much interest . In the course of his remarks , the speaker said that when invited to attend the present gathering he thought he should like to look up the history of Freemasonry in thc district , and found it was very interesting . 'The first evidence of Masonry in