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Bro . Court , J . W . Nothing further being offered for the good ot Freemasonry in general or of this lodge in particular the same was closed . WATERLOO . —Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 13 S 0 ) . —Although only consecrated in 1 S 71 , the Skelmersdale Lodge , named " at the time after our esteemed Deputy Grand Masterwho had not then been raised to the
Earl-, dom , has shown Masonic vitality and earnestness of purpose which would do no disgrace to older confraternities . It enjoys the distinguished privilege of having Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M . of England , R . W . Prov . G . M . West Lancashire , as one of its members , who occupied the position of VV . M . during its first year ; and the past twelve months' existence of the lodge reflects
most honourably upon all who have had an active share in its working . At the close of the financial year of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , the Skelmersdale Lodge had the valuable and much-coveted honour of occupying the first place on the list of subscriptions and donations , having contributed individually and collectively no less a sum than £ 13 6 iGs ., while a further amount of
about £ 20 has been generously given to the Hamer Benevolent Fund , the relief fund , and cases ol distress . After this extraordinary display of true Masonic liberality by a lodge which is only about 70 strong , it is satisfactory to find that a striking improvement has taken place in the actual financial position of No . i 3 So , for while the year opened with a balance of £ 40 10 s . iod ., it closed with a sum to
the credit of the lodge of £ 113 10 s . 3 d . This success has been largely owing to the admirable manner in which its affairs have been managed ; and this special excellence of management was conspicuously shown in connection with the annual installation gathering , which took place on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Victoria Hotel , Waterloo . The lodge was opened at three o'clock , and amongst the
chiefs present were Bros . I ' . Smitton , VV . M . ; e . VV . Barnes , I . P . M . ; R . H . Exton , P . M . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; Rev . T . VV . Richardson , P . M ., Prov . G . C . ; R . A . Davies , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; VV . S . Limrick , J . W . ; E . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., Sec . ; G . Ratcliffe , S . D , ; G . H . Taylor , I . G . ; and I . Almond . Orir . The members present were Bros . P . J .
Fcgan , A . McWillfam , A . Brcslauer , H . Davis , P . M . G 05 ; T . Carline , J . Barnes , L . Smith , J . Wooscy , T . A . R y der , P . M- 1357 ; J- Deacon , J . J oyce , P . Sword , P . Blackburn , 1 . Birch , A . G . Bernard , R . B . Preston , P . M . 333 ; J . Sawyer , 1 . Fairhurst , W . A . McGcorgc , VV . H . Edwards , VV . 11 . Gardner , and A . W . Harris . 'The visitors during the afternoon included Bros . II . S . Alpass , Past G . S . B . of
England , Prov . G . Sec . W . L . ; Rev . F . Neep , J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . Cheshire ; T . Barlow , 381 ; Dr . Crawford , J . Aspden , 381 ; G . Westby , P . M . 33 ; I . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . ; J . Orr Marples , I . G . 1 G 89 ; M . Hart , P . G . D . D . C ; R . Young , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . P . Simcock , P . P . G . S . B .: T . G . Fisher , P . M . 1299 ; VV . T . Smith , VV . M . 7 SG ; R . Morrison , P . G . S . D . ; J . S . Beauford , P . P . G . J . W . ;
VV . Graham , T . G . Coonan , T . Ellison , W . Dwcrryhouse , W . M . 21 G ; E . King Ellison , 1350 ; VV . Brogden , 1473 ; 1 . A . Muir , T . Mawdeslcy , 316 j T . H . Sheen , P . M . 241 ; T . Berry , P . M . 155 ; C J . Wahlers , 1035 ; and others . Bro . R . A . Davies presented by Bro . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , and Bro . Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., was installed W . M . by Bro . F . Smitton , whose
performance of the ceremony was marked by an impressivencss and efficiency which has rarely been equalled . The following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . F . Smitton , I . P . M . ; W . S . Limrick , S . VV . ; H . A . Tobias , J . VV . ; E . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); G . Radcliffe , Sec ; G . II . Taylor , S . D . ; II . M . Quick , J . D . ; P . Blackburn , I . G . ; 1 . Almond , Orcanist ( re-appointed ); P .
Broadbridge , D . C . ( re-appointed ); and VV . H . Ball , T y ler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , a ^ valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Uro . F . Smitton , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren . In the evening about 90 brethren , including numerous Prov . G . Lodge Officers , sat down to dinner at the Bear's
Paw , Lord-street , Liverpool . Bro . John Cobham , P . M . 341 and 13 S 0 , provided the banquet , which was of the highest quality , eliciting tho heartiest commendation of every brother who was present . The menu card , specially designed by Uro . I . Orr Marples , I . G . 1609 , was most artistic and original . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were civen bv the VV . M ., Bro . Alpass responding for " The
Grand Officers , " and Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Richardson for "The Prov . G . Officers . " Bro . G . Broadbridge proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was acknowledged by Bro . R . Martin , who referred with satisfaction to the fact that in connection with the most successful year ever experienced by the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution the Skelmersdale Lodge occupied the leading position
as to the donations and subscriptions . Bro . F . Smitton , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of" The Worshipful Master , " which was received with great enthusiasm , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Davies . Other toasts followed , and a choice musical programme was given by Bros . D . Williams , VV . Lewis , A . Child , J . A . Muir , R . N . Hobart , and H . J . Nicholls , the accompaniments being admirably played by Bro . Almond .
WIDNES . —Lodge of Equity ( No . 1384 ) . —On Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., the festival of St . John was held in connection with this lodge , when Bro . J . W . McTcar was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the officers invested being as follows : Bros . A . G . Kyle , I . P . M . ; W . W . Copeland , S . W .: J . Matthews , J . VV . ; lonas Foster , P . M ., Treas . ; John Patten , Sec ; A . E . G . Robinson , S . D . ; J . Hough , J . D . ; Thos . Williams , I . G . ; D . Foster , S . S . ; George Clay , J . S . ; Wilkinson , Org . ;
Jas . White , P . M ., D . C ; andU . n . Kennion , lyler . the installation ceremony was performed in the presence of a crowded lodge by Bro . Jonas Foster , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Jas . White , P . M . There was a good attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . J . P . P'att , P . M . 337 , P . P . G . J . VV . Cheshire ; G . Legge , P . P . G . O . South Wales ; E . C . Cooper , P . M . 484 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Eastham , W . M .
333 ; | . H . Selkeld , Sec . 75 S ; VV . Taylor , W . M . 1230 ; Robert Heaton , S . D . 1250 ; S . H . Hartley , W . M . S 6 ; and others . About 50 of the brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . J . VV . R . Fowler , at the Central Hotel , when the usual toast list was gone through . During the evening a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro , Kyle ,
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BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 U 1 inst ., at the King's Head Hotel , when there were present Bros . VV . R . Massie , VV . M . ; VV . J . Lowrance , I . P . M ., as S . VV . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; J . Hutchinson , Treas . ; E . J . Massie , Sec ; C . F . Seward , S . D . ; B , Smith , J . D . ; ' J . H . Gration , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Shergold ,
I . G . ; R . C Parker , Org . ; C . VV . Fincken , J . Cheatter , andVV . J . Frankland , Stwds . ; R . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . VV . ; J . 'Tyas , P . M ., P . P . G . VV . ( Mayor of Barns ' . ey ); T . Braithwaite , P . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . T . VV . Tew , Deputy Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , Grand Senior Deacon England j E . Drury , P . M . 290 , P . P . G . VV . ; Hy . Smith , P . M . 302 , Prov .
G . Sec ; S . Slack , P . M . g 10 , P . P . G . D . of C ; VV . W . Spark , P . M . 289 , P . P . G . Org . ; A . M . Bolsovcr , VV . M . 242 ; C . H . Verity , P . M . 242 ; J . Gerrard , P . M . 154 ; VV . Harrison , P . M . 29 G ; F . Cleeves , VV . M . 904 ; B . Craven , W . M . 495 ; J . Hartley , P . M . 495 ; ] . A . Woodhead , VV . M . 1462 ; and brethren from other lodges . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
confirmed Bro . T . E . Embleton was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the earlier portion of the ceremony being taken by the retiring VV . M ., and the remainder by Bro . S . Slack , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Bro . G . Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , acting as D . C . Having received the salutations of the brethren , the VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . R . Massie , I . P . M . ; E . J . Massie , S . W . ; C .
F . Seward , J . W . ; VV . VV . Kirby , M . A ., Chap . ; J . Hutchson , Treas . ; A . VV . Gration , Sec . ; B . Smith , S . D . ; R . C . Parker , J . D . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M ., D . C ; VV . J . Frankland , Org . ; G . James , I . G . ; I . Cheatter , VV . Senior , and J . J . Addy , Stwds . ; and T . Rogers , Tyler . Bro . J . H . Gration , P . M ., was elected to serve on the Provincial Charity Committee lor the ensuing year , and , thanking the brethren for the support they had hitherto given him , hoped
for an exhibition of even greater interest in the Charities of the Orderduringthecomingyear . The W . M . presented Bro . VV . R . Massie , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . ' s gold jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him at the preceding lodge , hoping he would long live to wear it , and Bro . Massie having briefly acknowledged the gift , the lodge was closed and ovsr 60 of the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet and honoured the usual toasts , the proceedings being enlivened with a good selection of vocal and instrumental music . 1
DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Saracen's Head Hotel . There were present Bros . A . Rattray , W . M . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., S . VV . ; J . P . Lewin , P . M . 27 6 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., J . W . ; Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . P . G . C ., P . P . G . S . W ., Chap . ; F . J . Snell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . VV . Warner , Sec ; J . C . Rhind , S . D . ; W . Rowe , J . D . ;
VV . Calanan , I . G . ; R . Russell , Tyler ; H . E . Dehane , P . P . G . S . D ., I . P . M . ; C . Bint , VV . de Vins Wade , and G . II . Williams . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . de Vins Wade having been passed to the Second Degree , Bro . the Rev . 1 " . B . Shepherd , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair and initiated his friend Mr . G . H . Williams , Bro .
Clapham giving the charge . The W . M ., Bro . Rattray , then reassumed the chair and closed the lodge in perfect harmony . 'The brethren dined together , and the W . M . gave the customary toasts . Bro . Lewin sang the " Entered Apprentice ' s" song , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The I . P . M ., Bro . Dehane , represents the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming anniversary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the J . VV ., Bro . Lewin , representing Lodge 276 at the same festival .
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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the nth inst . at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-strect , Paddington , when there were present Bros . J . Laurence , VV . M . ; II . Purdue , S . W . ; W . Middlewick , J . W . j G . Read , Treas ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , Sec . j J . Cruttcndcn , S . D . ; E . S . Humfrcss , J . D . j A . Hardy , I . G . j C . R . Wickcns , Stwd . ; C S . Mote , Pro Sec ; C . J . Cuthbertson , P . M . ; E . J .
Brown , I . R . Phillips , E . Breitbart , C H . Wood , VV . J . Mason , C . J . Morse , R . E . Cursons , VV . J . Green , R . Game , R . Cullen , J . Goslin , C . Vandyk , H . P . Gilbert , H . Taylor , J . W . Belshaw , T . Scgger , and VV . H . Wadham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cursons being the candidate . Bro . Mason having answered the usual questions was entrusted , and the lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being
the candidate . Lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and the First and Second Sections worked by Bro . Laurence and Read . Bros . Segger and Goslin were elected members . A vote of thanks and congratulation was accorded to Bro . Laurence for his able and careful working as VV . M ., and the lodge closed in due form with perfect harmony , and adjourned until the iSth inst ., when the Fifteen Sections will be worked .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Adam and Eve , York-st ., Westminster . Present : Bros . J . Gibson , VV . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , S . W . ; Grist , J . W . ; A . T . Hayes , Sec . ; Coleman , S . D . ; Power , J . D . ; Adams , I . G . ; Lewis , Stwd . ; F . I . Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Brindley , Perugia , Holmes , Folson , Stamp , Ray , Purnell , H . VVhite ,
Green , Smith , Heil , l'oscutt , Balchin , and VV . H . Baker . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . H . VVhite candidate . Bro Brindley answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and the lodge ivas opened in the Third Degree with Bro . Brindley . candidate . The lodge was closed in due form . 1
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the weekly meeting on the 7 th inst ., held at the Cran ^ bourne , 1 , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , there were present Bros . Ralph , W . M . ; Fowles , S . W . ; Z . Mordecai , J . W . ; Ford , S . D . ; B . Solomon , J . D . ; J . Figgess , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; VV . C . Smith j Graham , J . Jacobs , Cousins , Frank Gulliford , P . M . ; G . Coleman , T . A . Dickson , Wetherall , 1 GS 1 : Hyams , G , Howard , and Shannon ,
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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . Jacobs offering himself a candidate for initiation the W . M ' . rehearsed the ceremony . 15 ro . Hyams having offered himself as a candidate for passing he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Bro . W . H . Richardson , Preceptor , worked the Fourth Section of this Lecture , assisted by Bro . VV . C . Smith . Lodire resumed
to the hirst Degree . Bros . G . II . Reynolds , Frank Gulliford , and Wetherall , 1 GS 1 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Fowles was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A committee consisting of Bros . T . A . Dickson , VV . C . Smith , G . Coleman , and G . Reynolds , Sec , was appointed to make arrangements for a supper in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , to take place in the month of March , and to report thereon at the meeting on the 21 st inst . 'The lodge was then closed .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , S . E . Present : Bros . C . Sims , W . M . ; Johnson , I . P . M . ; Paton , Sec . ; Skeeg , Eidmans , Forstcr , Baker . Temple , 'Treacher , Paling , Sutton , Lecquire , Gartley , Smith , Russaires , and Thomson . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer . The minutes of previous lodge meeting
were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Johnson worked the First Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree and the questions leading to the Second Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Sutton . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Sutton acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Johnson worked the Second Section
of the Lecture . Bros . Gartley , Skeeg , and Baker were admitted joining members , Bro . Skeeg was elected to fill the chair of _ K . S . at the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Auditors' report was then received and adopted . A cordial vote of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , was passed to Bro . Johnson for his handsome present to the lodge of the tracing boards . Bro . Johnson replied , and the lodge was closed in perfect peace and harmony .
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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This chapter met at the Horns 'Tavern , Kennington Park , on the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . II . Higgius , P . / .., acting M . E . / .. ; VV . P . Webb , II . ; C . KOhler . | . j G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Applcton , S . N . ; Cooper , P . S . ; Ayling and Cruse , Assts . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . / . ; Palmer , H . J . Lardner , and others . Comp . Elliott , 15 S 9 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing resulted as follows : Comps . VV . P . Webb , M . E . Z . ; Ki ' . hler , II . ; Applcton . J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Cooper , S . N . ; Ayling , P . S . ; Geo . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Daley , Janitor . Previously to the convocation being closed a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . II . Higgins , for the manner he had officiated as M . E . Z . during a portion of the past year
111 consequence of the lamented death of Comp . II . Speedy . The companions then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . in the chair" was proposed by Comp . Walls . In response Comp . Higgins leel ' mgly touched upon the merits of their late Comp . Speedy , who was M . E . Z . at the time of his demise , lie ( the sneaker )
had endeavoured to carry out the duties of the First Principal's chair since that melancholy event to the best of his ability , and if he had given the members of the lodge satisfaction he was amply repaid . " 'The 'Three Principals elect" was acknowledged by Comps . Webb , Kohlcr , and A pp leton . " The Visitor " was acknowledged by Comp . Elliott . "The Past Principals , " "The Treasurer and S . E ., " and " The Officers " toasts followed .
WHITBY . —Britannia Chapter ( No . 312 ) .. —The annual convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on Monday evening , the nth inst . There were present Comps . John Stephenson , M . E . Z . ; James S . Moss , H . ; William H . Falkingbridge , J . ; S . Reed , P . Z ., S . E . j John N . Lawson , P . Z ., S . N . ; Francis Thornton , P . Z . ; II . Walker and William H . Attlay , Asst . Sojs . j Thomas H . 'Trueman , Janitor ; John V . Andrew , William LiarKson 11 fNcwoaiu
, jonn urana , . , and Henry Waltl . 'The election of officers took place for the ensuing year , Comps . James S . Moss , William !! . Falkingbridge , and Francis Thornton being elected to the chairs , and John N . Lawson , P . Z ., to the Treasurcrship . After the close of the chapter the companions met under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., and spent a pleasant evening .
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WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . 'The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., when , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . A . Salkeld , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , presided , supported by Bros . Tom Dixon , P . M ., P . G . M . O . ; [ . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . Chap ., S . W .: S . VV . Bradbury , J . W . ; J . C . Thompson , M . O . ; J . Eden , S . O . and Sec . ; James Thompson , J . O ., P . G .
btwd . ; J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . H . Hartley , S . D . ; P . Podmore , J . D . ; VV . Bedford , I . G . j W . VVagg , Tyler j J . Evening , J . Coward , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Bros . C . 'Thompson and J . Taylor , both candidates being accepted and advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Master . Subsequently several brethren were presented with their Provincial Grand Lodge certificates , when with " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in form and good harmony .
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Austria will hunt with the Pytchley hounds in Northamptonshire , Cottesbrooke Hall is being prepared for her reception ,
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Bro . Court , J . W . Nothing further being offered for the good ot Freemasonry in general or of this lodge in particular the same was closed . WATERLOO . —Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 13 S 0 ) . —Although only consecrated in 1 S 71 , the Skelmersdale Lodge , named " at the time after our esteemed Deputy Grand Masterwho had not then been raised to the
Earl-, dom , has shown Masonic vitality and earnestness of purpose which would do no disgrace to older confraternities . It enjoys the distinguished privilege of having Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M . of England , R . W . Prov . G . M . West Lancashire , as one of its members , who occupied the position of VV . M . during its first year ; and the past twelve months' existence of the lodge reflects
most honourably upon all who have had an active share in its working . At the close of the financial year of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , the Skelmersdale Lodge had the valuable and much-coveted honour of occupying the first place on the list of subscriptions and donations , having contributed individually and collectively no less a sum than £ 13 6 iGs ., while a further amount of
about £ 20 has been generously given to the Hamer Benevolent Fund , the relief fund , and cases ol distress . After this extraordinary display of true Masonic liberality by a lodge which is only about 70 strong , it is satisfactory to find that a striking improvement has taken place in the actual financial position of No . i 3 So , for while the year opened with a balance of £ 40 10 s . iod ., it closed with a sum to
the credit of the lodge of £ 113 10 s . 3 d . This success has been largely owing to the admirable manner in which its affairs have been managed ; and this special excellence of management was conspicuously shown in connection with the annual installation gathering , which took place on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Victoria Hotel , Waterloo . The lodge was opened at three o'clock , and amongst the
chiefs present were Bros . I ' . Smitton , VV . M . ; e . VV . Barnes , I . P . M . ; R . H . Exton , P . M . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; Rev . T . VV . Richardson , P . M ., Prov . G . C . ; R . A . Davies , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; VV . S . Limrick , J . W . ; E . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., Sec . ; G . Ratcliffe , S . D , ; G . H . Taylor , I . G . ; and I . Almond . Orir . The members present were Bros . P . J .
Fcgan , A . McWillfam , A . Brcslauer , H . Davis , P . M . G 05 ; T . Carline , J . Barnes , L . Smith , J . Wooscy , T . A . R y der , P . M- 1357 ; J- Deacon , J . J oyce , P . Sword , P . Blackburn , 1 . Birch , A . G . Bernard , R . B . Preston , P . M . 333 ; J . Sawyer , 1 . Fairhurst , W . A . McGcorgc , VV . H . Edwards , VV . 11 . Gardner , and A . W . Harris . 'The visitors during the afternoon included Bros . II . S . Alpass , Past G . S . B . of
England , Prov . G . Sec . W . L . ; Rev . F . Neep , J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . Cheshire ; T . Barlow , 381 ; Dr . Crawford , J . Aspden , 381 ; G . Westby , P . M . 33 ; I . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . ; J . Orr Marples , I . G . 1 G 89 ; M . Hart , P . G . D . D . C ; R . Young , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . P . Simcock , P . P . G . S . B .: T . G . Fisher , P . M . 1299 ; VV . T . Smith , VV . M . 7 SG ; R . Morrison , P . G . S . D . ; J . S . Beauford , P . P . G . J . W . ;
VV . Graham , T . G . Coonan , T . Ellison , W . Dwcrryhouse , W . M . 21 G ; E . King Ellison , 1350 ; VV . Brogden , 1473 ; 1 . A . Muir , T . Mawdeslcy , 316 j T . H . Sheen , P . M . 241 ; T . Berry , P . M . 155 ; C J . Wahlers , 1035 ; and others . Bro . R . A . Davies presented by Bro . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , and Bro . Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., was installed W . M . by Bro . F . Smitton , whose
performance of the ceremony was marked by an impressivencss and efficiency which has rarely been equalled . The following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . F . Smitton , I . P . M . ; W . S . Limrick , S . VV . ; H . A . Tobias , J . VV . ; E . Ford , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); G . Radcliffe , Sec ; G . II . Taylor , S . D . ; II . M . Quick , J . D . ; P . Blackburn , I . G . ; 1 . Almond , Orcanist ( re-appointed ); P .
Broadbridge , D . C . ( re-appointed ); and VV . H . Ball , T y ler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , a ^ valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Uro . F . Smitton , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren . In the evening about 90 brethren , including numerous Prov . G . Lodge Officers , sat down to dinner at the Bear's
Paw , Lord-street , Liverpool . Bro . John Cobham , P . M . 341 and 13 S 0 , provided the banquet , which was of the highest quality , eliciting tho heartiest commendation of every brother who was present . The menu card , specially designed by Uro . I . Orr Marples , I . G . 1609 , was most artistic and original . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were civen bv the VV . M ., Bro . Alpass responding for " The
Grand Officers , " and Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Richardson for "The Prov . G . Officers . " Bro . G . Broadbridge proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was acknowledged by Bro . R . Martin , who referred with satisfaction to the fact that in connection with the most successful year ever experienced by the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution the Skelmersdale Lodge occupied the leading position
as to the donations and subscriptions . Bro . F . Smitton , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of" The Worshipful Master , " which was received with great enthusiasm , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Davies . Other toasts followed , and a choice musical programme was given by Bros . D . Williams , VV . Lewis , A . Child , J . A . Muir , R . N . Hobart , and H . J . Nicholls , the accompaniments being admirably played by Bro . Almond .
WIDNES . —Lodge of Equity ( No . 1384 ) . —On Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., the festival of St . John was held in connection with this lodge , when Bro . J . W . McTcar was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the officers invested being as follows : Bros . A . G . Kyle , I . P . M . ; W . W . Copeland , S . W .: J . Matthews , J . VV . ; lonas Foster , P . M ., Treas . ; John Patten , Sec ; A . E . G . Robinson , S . D . ; J . Hough , J . D . ; Thos . Williams , I . G . ; D . Foster , S . S . ; George Clay , J . S . ; Wilkinson , Org . ;
Jas . White , P . M ., D . C ; andU . n . Kennion , lyler . the installation ceremony was performed in the presence of a crowded lodge by Bro . Jonas Foster , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Jas . White , P . M . There was a good attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . J . P . P'att , P . M . 337 , P . P . G . J . VV . Cheshire ; G . Legge , P . P . G . O . South Wales ; E . C . Cooper , P . M . 484 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Eastham , W . M .
333 ; | . H . Selkeld , Sec . 75 S ; VV . Taylor , W . M . 1230 ; Robert Heaton , S . D . 1250 ; S . H . Hartley , W . M . S 6 ; and others . About 50 of the brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . J . VV . R . Fowler , at the Central Hotel , when the usual toast list was gone through . During the evening a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro , Kyle ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 U 1 inst ., at the King's Head Hotel , when there were present Bros . VV . R . Massie , VV . M . ; VV . J . Lowrance , I . P . M ., as S . VV . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; J . Hutchinson , Treas . ; E . J . Massie , Sec ; C . F . Seward , S . D . ; B , Smith , J . D . ; ' J . H . Gration , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Shergold ,
I . G . ; R . C Parker , Org . ; C . VV . Fincken , J . Cheatter , andVV . J . Frankland , Stwds . ; R . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . VV . ; J . 'Tyas , P . M ., P . P . G . VV . ( Mayor of Barns ' . ey ); T . Braithwaite , P . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . T . VV . Tew , Deputy Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , Grand Senior Deacon England j E . Drury , P . M . 290 , P . P . G . VV . ; Hy . Smith , P . M . 302 , Prov .
G . Sec ; S . Slack , P . M . g 10 , P . P . G . D . of C ; VV . W . Spark , P . M . 289 , P . P . G . Org . ; A . M . Bolsovcr , VV . M . 242 ; C . H . Verity , P . M . 242 ; J . Gerrard , P . M . 154 ; VV . Harrison , P . M . 29 G ; F . Cleeves , VV . M . 904 ; B . Craven , W . M . 495 ; J . Hartley , P . M . 495 ; ] . A . Woodhead , VV . M . 1462 ; and brethren from other lodges . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
confirmed Bro . T . E . Embleton was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the earlier portion of the ceremony being taken by the retiring VV . M ., and the remainder by Bro . S . Slack , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Bro . G . Newton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , acting as D . C . Having received the salutations of the brethren , the VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . R . Massie , I . P . M . ; E . J . Massie , S . W . ; C .
F . Seward , J . W . ; VV . VV . Kirby , M . A ., Chap . ; J . Hutchson , Treas . ; A . VV . Gration , Sec . ; B . Smith , S . D . ; R . C . Parker , J . D . ; S . C . Alderson , P . M ., D . C ; VV . J . Frankland , Org . ; G . James , I . G . ; I . Cheatter , VV . Senior , and J . J . Addy , Stwds . ; and T . Rogers , Tyler . Bro . J . H . Gration , P . M ., was elected to serve on the Provincial Charity Committee lor the ensuing year , and , thanking the brethren for the support they had hitherto given him , hoped
for an exhibition of even greater interest in the Charities of the Orderduringthecomingyear . The W . M . presented Bro . VV . R . Massie , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . ' s gold jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him at the preceding lodge , hoping he would long live to wear it , and Bro . Massie having briefly acknowledged the gift , the lodge was closed and ovsr 60 of the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet and honoured the usual toasts , the proceedings being enlivened with a good selection of vocal and instrumental music . 1
DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Saracen's Head Hotel . There were present Bros . A . Rattray , W . M . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., S . VV . ; J . P . Lewin , P . M . 27 6 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., J . W . ; Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . P . G . C ., P . P . G . S . W ., Chap . ; F . J . Snell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . VV . Warner , Sec ; J . C . Rhind , S . D . ; W . Rowe , J . D . ;
VV . Calanan , I . G . ; R . Russell , Tyler ; H . E . Dehane , P . P . G . S . D ., I . P . M . ; C . Bint , VV . de Vins Wade , and G . II . Williams . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . de Vins Wade having been passed to the Second Degree , Bro . the Rev . 1 " . B . Shepherd , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair and initiated his friend Mr . G . H . Williams , Bro .
Clapham giving the charge . The W . M ., Bro . Rattray , then reassumed the chair and closed the lodge in perfect harmony . 'The brethren dined together , and the W . M . gave the customary toasts . Bro . Lewin sang the " Entered Apprentice ' s" song , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The I . P . M ., Bro . Dehane , represents the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming anniversary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the J . VV ., Bro . Lewin , representing Lodge 276 at the same festival .
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INSTRUCTION .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the nth inst . at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-strect , Paddington , when there were present Bros . J . Laurence , VV . M . ; II . Purdue , S . W . ; W . Middlewick , J . W . j G . Read , Treas ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , Sec . j J . Cruttcndcn , S . D . ; E . S . Humfrcss , J . D . j A . Hardy , I . G . j C . R . Wickcns , Stwd . ; C S . Mote , Pro Sec ; C . J . Cuthbertson , P . M . ; E . J .
Brown , I . R . Phillips , E . Breitbart , C H . Wood , VV . J . Mason , C . J . Morse , R . E . Cursons , VV . J . Green , R . Game , R . Cullen , J . Goslin , C . Vandyk , H . P . Gilbert , H . Taylor , J . W . Belshaw , T . Scgger , and VV . H . Wadham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cursons being the candidate . Bro . Mason having answered the usual questions was entrusted , and the lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being
the candidate . Lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and the First and Second Sections worked by Bro . Laurence and Read . Bros . Segger and Goslin were elected members . A vote of thanks and congratulation was accorded to Bro . Laurence for his able and careful working as VV . M ., and the lodge closed in due form with perfect harmony , and adjourned until the iSth inst ., when the Fifteen Sections will be worked .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Adam and Eve , York-st ., Westminster . Present : Bros . J . Gibson , VV . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , S . W . ; Grist , J . W . ; A . T . Hayes , Sec . ; Coleman , S . D . ; Power , J . D . ; Adams , I . G . ; Lewis , Stwd . ; F . I . Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Brindley , Perugia , Holmes , Folson , Stamp , Ray , Purnell , H . VVhite ,
Green , Smith , Heil , l'oscutt , Balchin , and VV . H . Baker . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . H . VVhite candidate . Bro Brindley answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and the lodge ivas opened in the Third Degree with Bro . Brindley . candidate . The lodge was closed in due form . 1
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the weekly meeting on the 7 th inst ., held at the Cran ^ bourne , 1 , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , there were present Bros . Ralph , W . M . ; Fowles , S . W . ; Z . Mordecai , J . W . ; Ford , S . D . ; B . Solomon , J . D . ; J . Figgess , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; VV . C . Smith j Graham , J . Jacobs , Cousins , Frank Gulliford , P . M . ; G . Coleman , T . A . Dickson , Wetherall , 1 GS 1 : Hyams , G , Howard , and Shannon ,
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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . Jacobs offering himself a candidate for initiation the W . M ' . rehearsed the ceremony . 15 ro . Hyams having offered himself as a candidate for passing he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Bro . W . H . Richardson , Preceptor , worked the Fourth Section of this Lecture , assisted by Bro . VV . C . Smith . Lodire resumed
to the hirst Degree . Bros . G . II . Reynolds , Frank Gulliford , and Wetherall , 1 GS 1 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Fowles was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A committee consisting of Bros . T . A . Dickson , VV . C . Smith , G . Coleman , and G . Reynolds , Sec , was appointed to make arrangements for a supper in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , to take place in the month of March , and to report thereon at the meeting on the 21 st inst . 'The lodge was then closed .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , S . E . Present : Bros . C . Sims , W . M . ; Johnson , I . P . M . ; Paton , Sec . ; Skeeg , Eidmans , Forstcr , Baker . Temple , 'Treacher , Paling , Sutton , Lecquire , Gartley , Smith , Russaires , and Thomson . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer . The minutes of previous lodge meeting
were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Johnson worked the First Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree and the questions leading to the Second Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Sutton . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Sutton acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Johnson worked the Second Section
of the Lecture . Bros . Gartley , Skeeg , and Baker were admitted joining members , Bro . Skeeg was elected to fill the chair of _ K . S . at the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Auditors' report was then received and adopted . A cordial vote of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , was passed to Bro . Johnson for his handsome present to the lodge of the tracing boards . Bro . Johnson replied , and the lodge was closed in perfect peace and harmony .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This chapter met at the Horns 'Tavern , Kennington Park , on the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . II . Higgius , P . / .., acting M . E . / .. ; VV . P . Webb , II . ; C . KOhler . | . j G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Applcton , S . N . ; Cooper , P . S . ; Ayling and Cruse , Assts . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . / . ; Palmer , H . J . Lardner , and others . Comp . Elliott , 15 S 9 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing resulted as follows : Comps . VV . P . Webb , M . E . Z . ; Ki ' . hler , II . ; Applcton . J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Cooper , S . N . ; Ayling , P . S . ; Geo . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Daley , Janitor . Previously to the convocation being closed a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . II . Higgins , for the manner he had officiated as M . E . Z . during a portion of the past year
111 consequence of the lamented death of Comp . II . Speedy . The companions then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . in the chair" was proposed by Comp . Walls . In response Comp . Higgins leel ' mgly touched upon the merits of their late Comp . Speedy , who was M . E . Z . at the time of his demise , lie ( the sneaker )
had endeavoured to carry out the duties of the First Principal's chair since that melancholy event to the best of his ability , and if he had given the members of the lodge satisfaction he was amply repaid . " 'The 'Three Principals elect" was acknowledged by Comps . Webb , Kohlcr , and A pp leton . " The Visitor " was acknowledged by Comp . Elliott . "The Past Principals , " "The Treasurer and S . E ., " and " The Officers " toasts followed .
WHITBY . —Britannia Chapter ( No . 312 ) .. —The annual convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on Monday evening , the nth inst . There were present Comps . John Stephenson , M . E . Z . ; James S . Moss , H . ; William H . Falkingbridge , J . ; S . Reed , P . Z ., S . E . j John N . Lawson , P . Z ., S . N . ; Francis Thornton , P . Z . ; II . Walker and William H . Attlay , Asst . Sojs . j Thomas H . 'Trueman , Janitor ; John V . Andrew , William LiarKson 11 fNcwoaiu
, jonn urana , . , and Henry Waltl . 'The election of officers took place for the ensuing year , Comps . James S . Moss , William !! . Falkingbridge , and Francis Thornton being elected to the chairs , and John N . Lawson , P . Z ., to the Treasurcrship . After the close of the chapter the companions met under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., and spent a pleasant evening .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . 'The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., when , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . A . Salkeld , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , presided , supported by Bros . Tom Dixon , P . M ., P . G . M . O . ; [ . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . Chap ., S . W .: S . VV . Bradbury , J . W . ; J . C . Thompson , M . O . ; J . Eden , S . O . and Sec . ; James Thompson , J . O ., P . G .
btwd . ; J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . H . Hartley , S . D . ; P . Podmore , J . D . ; VV . Bedford , I . G . j W . VVagg , Tyler j J . Evening , J . Coward , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Bros . C . 'Thompson and J . Taylor , both candidates being accepted and advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Master . Subsequently several brethren were presented with their Provincial Grand Lodge certificates , when with " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in form and good harmony .
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Austria will hunt with the Pytchley hounds in Northamptonshire , Cottesbrooke Hall is being prepared for her reception ,