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the lodge was composed , he defied anyone to say he sat next to a dummy ; everyone was sure to meet men of mind there . Hardly any lodge in the country possessed men of such talent . If the brethren would only be careful in their selection of members the lodge must be one of the first in the country , one that everyone would be proud to visit and to join .
Bro . Dipstale said he had exceptional pleasure in being present , from the fact that for 17 or iS years together the W . M . and he were twin brothers in Masonry ; they were initiated on the same night in the good old Constitutional Lodge . During that time he had followed the W . M . in every step Bro . Roach had taken in the lodge , and he had only just lately succeeded him in the chair of that lodge . Bro . Roach was one of the best working Masons he had
ever known , and the brethren of the Galen Lodge might feel perfectly satisfied with having placed him in the position he now occupied . He was sure that when the time arrived for Bro . Roach to vacate the chair he would have gained for himself the high esteem of every brother of the lodge . " The Officers' " toast , the S . W . ' s reply , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , and it isbut bare justice to say that the entertainment throughout was exceptionally bright .
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Darleystreet , on Thursday , the 7 th instant , when Bro . E . Pearson Peterson , W . M ., was supported by Bros . S . A . Auty , I . P . M . ; John Niven , S . W . ; John T . Last , J . W . ; C .
H . Ellis , Treas . ; James B . Fearnley , Sec . ; Samuel A . Bailey , P . M ., Chap . ; Thos . Jowett , as S . D . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , as J . D . ; S . Robinson , I . G . ; John Morton , S . of W . ; Robt . S . Hird , Stwd . ; Goodman Root , Tyler ; and Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Visitors : Bros . J . XV . Balme , P . M ., Herbert Crossley , P . M ., and Lewis Crossley , of Gi .
The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Mr . John XV . Bland , who had been elected two or three months previously , was introduced , and initiated by Bro . Bailey , P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Last , J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Niven , S . W . A resolution , " That it is desirable that the regular meetings of the lodge should be held on the first instead of the second Thursday
in the month , " was submitted by Bro . Stevenson , P . P . G . D . C , and after discussion was agreed to . Bro . Bailey , the representative of the lodge on the VVest Yorkshire Provincial Charity Committee , reported the result of the recent meeting of the Committee at Wakefield . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured , the Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " and gave ( hem a very hearty welcome to the lodge . Bros . Balme , P . M ., and H . Crossley , P . M ., of Gi , responded , the later stating that it had given him much pleasure to visit the lodge . He said that he was present at
the consecration ceremony when , as W . M . of No . Gi , the oldest lodge in VVest Yorkshire , he had then offered " Hearty good wishes" for the successor that , the youngest lodge in the province . Bro . Jowett proposed the next toast , "The Initiate , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Bland , who expressed his thanks to the brethren for admitting him a member of the
lodge . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was submitted by Bro . Herbeit Crossley , P . M . Ci , and suitably responded to by Bro . Peterson , W . M . The Tyler's toast terminated a very pleasant evening , several of the brethren contributing songs , & c , to the harmony of the meeting .
CHORLTON . CUM-HARDY . Chorlton Lodge ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation of this highly successful and flourishing lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , High-lane , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . On account of the regular meeting being on the eve of Good Friday , proper arrangements had been made to hold it a week earlier than usual . Thc brethren assembled early
to conduct a ceremony previous to the installation . There were present Bros . F . Renshaw , W . M . ; C . Martyne , LP . M . ; F . S . Bedford , S . W . ; U . IL Martyne , J . W . ; C . Heywood , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; J . Travcrs , S . D . ; J . B . Wolstenholme , J . D . ; J . Crompton , P . M ., D . C ; E . Heymann , I . G . ; | . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Wm . Hall , P . M . ; VV . " Sutton , P . M . ; \ . G . Batty , P . M .
S . Locke , P . M . ; H . Nail , P . M . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; A . Woodburn , E . P . Woodhouse , J . Mason , Wm . Richmond , W . H . Milner , T . Shaw , D . Wood , E . T . Smith , K . Jcbara , II . Cooper , J . Hermann , 'J * . M . Ferneley , and B . li . Tucker . Visitors : Bros . j . VV . Sinclair , P . M . 1 G 3 , P . P . G . D . ; ) . Chadderton , P . M . 2216 , P . P . A . G . S . ; J . E . Lees , P . M . G 45 , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Swindells , VV . M . 1730 ;
T . Griffith , P . M . G 45 ; 1 . Harrap , P . M . G 45 ; F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; W . H . Pugh , P . M . 15 G 5 ; C Schofield , P . M . 1219 ; S . Smith , P . M . 1134 , 11 7 , and 2359 ; VV . D . Fryer , W . M . 1375 ; B . Hopkinson , P . M . 1140 ; Rev . II . P . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; U , Eastwood , 1 G 3 ; F . Long , J . VV . 149 G ; H . C > . Ward , 993 ; C Mackay , 2231 ; F . R . Bowley , J . VV . 221 G ; E . Ireland , 152 ; W . F .
Cairns , 1140 ; R . Lunt , 1250 ; VV . Howard , 1147 ; G . R . Ward , 204 ; and A . B . Barlow , 23 G 3 . T he lodge was opened by Bro . Chas . Martyne , P . M . ( who also performed the ceremony of initiation ) , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . Renshaw , VV . M ., then occupied the chair as Installing Master , and appointed as his ollicers Bros . J . J , Lambert
P . AI ., P . P . G . Reg , as b . W . ; F . Batty , P . AL , as J . VV . ; and Sutton , as I . G . Bro . Bedford , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Hall , P . M ., and the ceremony of installation was performed in a most excellent manner b y Bro . Fred . Renshaw , in the presence of 23 Past Masters . 'The new W . M . invested the fi Mowing ollicers : Uros . F .
Renshaw , I . P . M . ; H . 11 . Martyne , S . W . ; John Travers , J . W . ; J . Chadlield , Treas . ; C . Heywood , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; J . B . Wolstenholme , S . D . ; E . Heymann , J . D . ; C . Martyne , P . AL , D . C . ; 'J * . Al . Ferneley , Org . ; K . T . T . Smith , I . G . ; T . Shaw , II . Ogden , A . Woodburn , lohn Mee , E . P . Woodhouse , and J . Mason , Stwds . ; and W . Chcsshyre , Tyler ; who were effectively addressed by
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Bro . Crompton , P . M . The duty of addressing the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren was allotted to Bro . C . Heywood , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., whose brilliant delivery had charming effect . Bro . Locke , P . M ., was elected Charity representative . The W . AL , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Bro . Renshaw a gold Past Master's jewel , and remarked he was quite sure that he well deserved
that recognition of esteem which was shown to him by that act , as during his year of office he had had the good feeling and support of every brother , and he had fulfilled the duties of Master during the year with ability and dignity . Bro . Renshaw , in a few graceful remarks , thanked the brethren for the token , and concluded hy asking the members of the lodge to accept from him a banner , and called upon Bro .
Chas . Heywood to present it on his behalf to them . Amid great applause Bro . Heywood unfurled it ( to the great admiration of all present ) , and said he had great pleasure in presenting it to the W . M . of the lodge , on behalf of Bro . F . Renshaw , LP . M . It was what they had required for many years , and he hoped they would accept it with pleasure * . Bro . Bedford proposed a vote of thanks , which was seconded
by Bro . J . J . Lambert , who remarked that it was the thing they had required for many years , and its presence almost seemed to make the lodge room complete . Other important business followed , and after * ' Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the large number of visitors present , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St .
John by a banquet . The usual lqyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . H . Nail , P . M ., had arranged a capital programme , including songs , instrumental solos and duets , recitations , & c , in which the following took part : Bros . H . Nail , P . M . ; R . XV . Baker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Howard , Ridsdale Bowley , Schofield , Barlow , J . Heymann , and G . R . Ward , and a deli g htful recitation by Bro . Eastwood , entitled "The Villain of the Piece . "
CROYDON . Parthenon Lodge ( No . 1826 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Greyhound Hotel on Friday , the Sth inst . The members in attendance included Bros . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , Prov . G . C , VV . M .. ; R . C . P . Gardner , S . W .. W . M . elect ; Captain A . M . Stuart , I . W . ; Rev . G . P . Merrick , Chap . ; W . Clifford ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; VV . Gripper , S . D . ; D . Urquhart , J . D . ; C . March , LG . ; A . Watson , P . M . ; Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . ; VV . H . Gallier , E . Hamilton , A . W . Marshall , Rev . G . A Hervey , Org . ; and others . Visitors Bros . Col . G . Noel Money , Prov . G . M . ; F . VVest , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; A . E . Warner , 162 ; W . Clarke , 19 G 4 ; H . L . de Montmorency , P . M . 777 ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M . 1 S 3 , * G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 207 G ; F . G . Green , P . P . 6 Badham 21 Al
J . G . D . ; E . Barrum , 59 ; R . L . , ; gernon Margetts , W . M . 373 ; P . Purves , J . D . 373 ! VV . T . Snell , I . G . 1 S 1 S ; C . C . Head , 1329 ; and VV . W . Lee , S . W . 233 t . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the audit report adopted , after which Bro . R . C P . Gardner was installed as W . M . by the retiring W . M ., Bro . the Rev . E . Houndle . The following oflicers were appointed : Bros . Capt . Stuart , S . W . ; VV . Gripper , J . W . ; Rev . G . P .
Merrick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; VV . A . Irollope , Treas . ; W . Clifford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of XV ., Sec ; Urquhart , S . D . ; March , J . D . ; Wharton , LG . ; Rev . G . A . Hervey , Org . ; and Gallier , Stwd . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the LP . M . forhis services during the past ^ ear , and was appropriately acknowledged . Several propositions for initiation and joining were received , and the lodge was
closed . After banquet the usual toasts were given and received with heartiness . Bro . Col . Noel Money , P . G . AI . Surrey , replying to the toast of his health , returned thanks for the flattering terms in which the W . M . had proposed the toast . He should never forget the day he was installed as P . G . M ., and should
always feel a peculiar feeling at his heart regarding all Croydon Masons who assisted at that ceremony , lt was a wonderful meeting , and he hoped the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge this year and in the future would not fall short of it . He hoped this year they would see an equal number of Surrey Masons together , and hc hoped that if they held it at Surbiton the Croydon Masons would attend in large numbers . It was always a great pleasure to visit
a lodge where the work was so well conducted , and where the brethren were not dining Masons only . Masonry in Surrey had always been carried on in a truly Masonic spirit , and he trusted that would continue in the future . This was not the first time he had been in this lodge , and he hoped as time passed he might learn to know them better , for he could not value the friendship of the members of any lodge more than he did that of the Parthenon Lodge .
Bro . Fred . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., responded for " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " and said he thought he was not saying too much when he said that the representatives of Surrey wearing the collars of the province were well entitled to wear them . He might say a good deal of the officers , because they were generally Masons
who had done good suit and service in the Craft He knew there was a great anxiety to acquire the various offices at the disposal of the Prov . Grand Master , and he hoped the province would supply as good material to the present Prov . Grand Master as it did during the few years he I Bro . West ) was in charge . Everybody who had had any acquaintance with Masonry must know there were
some Masons whose sole object was to acquire the provincial colours . In athletics there was a class of persons always present at sport meetings known as " pot-hunters , " and he was afraid there was something of that sort in Masonry , but he always condemned it . Alasonry should have higher aims for they should strive to promote the great principles of the Order . Masonry should be the first thing ,
self afterwards . He was glad they had not a great deal of what he had described in Surrey , and he hoped the day would be far distant ere such Masons would obtain a reward . There were many cases in the province where good Masons could not be rewarded adequately , and he hoped they would
content themselves by knowing they were fighting in a good cause . They must rally round their chief and keep up the same good feeling and the same regard for Masonic Charity that made the province a pleasure to be associated with it . He should do his best to maintain the old tradition , and looked forward to those who became Prov . Grand Officers
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to join with him in the same feeling of satisfaction at being officers in the future as it was to him on the present occasion Bro . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , I . P . M ., next gave " The VV . M ., " and said he was sure the brethren would receive it with acclamation . He had had the honour of installing a worthy and distinguished brother in the person of Bro" ! Girdner , who would do everything that was right and
proper for the lodge , and the brethren would join in drinking his health with great cordiality . Bro . R . C P . Gardner , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . most sincerely for the kind way he had proposed the toast although he felt he was not entitled to it . He felt he had been greatly honoured by being placed in the chair , and felt great pleasure at having the Provincial Grand Master
present . He hoped to have a successful year of office , and to be supported by the presence of the Provincial Grand Officers as he had been that evening . Bro . Dr . G . Pollard , P . AL , gave "The Visitors " i „ cordial terms , and Bros . Margetts , W . M . 373 , and G . W , Speth , P . M ., Sec . 2076 , replied .
Bro . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , I . P . M ., returned thanks for "The Installing Master and Past Alasters , " and said that all he could do to help the VV . M . during the coming year would be cheerfully and willingly done . "The Officers" was duly honoured , and thebrethren shortly afterwards separated , after a pleasant evening .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the gth instant , at the Didsbury Hotel . There was , as usual , a very large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Clare E . Towell , W . M ., who vacated the chair to enable Bro . G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., to initiate a gentleman who
was connected by family relation to him , the ceremony being very admirably and impressively rendered . Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., acting S . VV ., presented the working tools , and Bro . F . Stretch , S . W ., gave the charge in an admirable manner . The W . AL resumed the chair , and other business was performed . He also presented a very valuable present to the lodge in the shape of the die which is produced upon
the circulars , being an admirable display of art , representing the founder's jewel , and asked the brethren to accept it , with a desire that it might be used permanently . Bro . Sam Smith , the I . P . M ., received it on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , and in a few suitable words acknoivledged the pleasure it gave them as a body to receive it , and proposed a vote of thanks , which was seconded by Bro .
G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec , and carried unanimously . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . E . Towell , W . M . ; Sam Smith , I . P . M . ; F . Stretch , S . W . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec . ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . D . ; I . M . Veal , J . D . ; John Walker , LG . ; F . Thomas , J . Ward , and James Sharpies , Stwds . ; Robt . Fitton , H . Shuter , VV . VV ,
Wilkinson , J . Launsch , R . J . H . Sayers , VV . H . Aloss , A . R . Brett , J . Lawrens-m , N . G . Ward , A . G . Green , and A . VV . Moore . Yisitors : Bros . J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M . ; R . Swindells , VV . AI . 1730 J J- Hardwicke Marsh , S . W . ; XV . Craig Royle , J . W . 1170 ; W . Forster , 2144 ; J . Westbrook , George Rathbone , P . M . 5 S 1 ; and J . Young .
FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the Cth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Wakefield , W . M ., P . G . T ., in the chair , supported by Bros . VV . Robinson , S . W . ; W . Shaw , J . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . A . G . Sec , Treas . ; H . Hartley , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as Sec ; J . Armstrong , S . D . ; E . lackson , l . D . ; Wm . Barwise , D . C . ; R . Douulas , I . G . ;
Jas . Singers , Tyler ; Jas . Hamer , P . AL , P . P . G Std . Br . ; John Roche , J . James , R . Wilkinson , R . Robertson , E . Rumney , J . Holmes , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Two candidates were balloted for and initiated , one passed , and one raised . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors from Stirling Lodge , No . 1980 , the lodge was closed .
HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . IUOI ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the Sth inst , at the Alasonic Hall , Avenue-road . The lodje was opened by the W . AL , Bro . J . B . Griffiths , B . A . The following officers and brethren were present : Bros . R . H . Walters , S . W . ; J . A . . Macnab , Sec ; J . Butler Wilson , I . D .: W . W . Stennett , LG .: W . Davev . Org . ; A . B .
Booty and T . Linskill , Stwds . ; W . Child , Tyler ; lb Bungay , Asst . Tyler ; W . H . Turner , J . E . Driver , b . Harlow , A . Denton , W . T . Marshall , P . AL ; Alt ' . J . Bodman , P . M . ; Thos . Lawrence , P . M . ; George Thompson , I . P . M . ; J . T . Walker , P . G . S . ; R . G . How ^ on , P . M . ; G . H . O . Donkersley , P . S . W . 1 C 45 ; S . H . Cliff , S . D . 1221 ; George Jackson , P . M . 521 ; John Hudson , VV . M .
2 G 5 ; John Dyson , 30 G , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Bingham , I ' .. " - •' ¦ 1042 ; VV . T . Beck , Ug , P . P . G . D . C . ; and others . After formal business , the Acting Director of Ceremonies , Bro . George Thompson , LP . M ., presented Bro . K . "• Walters , S . VV ., W . M . elect , for installation , which cereinuny was conducted by the W . AL , Bro . J . B . Griffiths , _ m a most admirable manner , and wis most- impressively
rendered . The investiture of oHicsrs was proceeded wit * as follows : Bros . J . B . Wil * son , S . W . ; J . A . Macnab , J . W . ; George Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred B . Booty , Sec ; VV . Davey , S D . ; VV . W . Stennett , J . D .. * J * £ ' Driver , D . C ; A . J . Spinks , I . G . j T . Linskill and W . » Turner , Stwds . ; W . Child , Tyler ; and H . Bungay , As * The ceremony being concluded , the lodge was close ( j ^ a ° the brethren were served in the banqueting hall of the lodg
with a most recherche banquet , provided by the StewarflSi Bros . Booty and Linskill . . 'The usual loyal and Mason ' c toasts were duly honuureoi and the remainder of the evening was spent 'P ., ^ . . harmony , to which Bros . Macnab , Stennett , Driver , VV < ls ° ' Davey , and others contributed some capital songs . . The 'T yler ' s toast was afterwards given , and the Wk looks forward to the coming year with confidence of succ under the new W . M .
M 1 DDLESBOROUGH . The Orde-Powlett Lodge ( . No . 2391 )* ~~ At annual festival and installation of this lodge was c brated on Wednesday , thc Gth inst ., in the Masonic i > when the W . M ., Bro . VV . J . Watson , P . P . G . R * w *" '
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the lodge was composed , he defied anyone to say he sat next to a dummy ; everyone was sure to meet men of mind there . Hardly any lodge in the country possessed men of such talent . If the brethren would only be careful in their selection of members the lodge must be one of the first in the country , one that everyone would be proud to visit and to join .
Bro . Dipstale said he had exceptional pleasure in being present , from the fact that for 17 or iS years together the W . M . and he were twin brothers in Masonry ; they were initiated on the same night in the good old Constitutional Lodge . During that time he had followed the W . M . in every step Bro . Roach had taken in the lodge , and he had only just lately succeeded him in the chair of that lodge . Bro . Roach was one of the best working Masons he had
ever known , and the brethren of the Galen Lodge might feel perfectly satisfied with having placed him in the position he now occupied . He was sure that when the time arrived for Bro . Roach to vacate the chair he would have gained for himself the high esteem of every brother of the lodge . " The Officers' " toast , the S . W . ' s reply , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , and it isbut bare justice to say that the entertainment throughout was exceptionally bright .
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Darleystreet , on Thursday , the 7 th instant , when Bro . E . Pearson Peterson , W . M ., was supported by Bros . S . A . Auty , I . P . M . ; John Niven , S . W . ; John T . Last , J . W . ; C .
H . Ellis , Treas . ; James B . Fearnley , Sec . ; Samuel A . Bailey , P . M ., Chap . ; Thos . Jowett , as S . D . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , as J . D . ; S . Robinson , I . G . ; John Morton , S . of W . ; Robt . S . Hird , Stwd . ; Goodman Root , Tyler ; and Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Visitors : Bros . J . XV . Balme , P . M ., Herbert Crossley , P . M ., and Lewis Crossley , of Gi .
The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Mr . John XV . Bland , who had been elected two or three months previously , was introduced , and initiated by Bro . Bailey , P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Last , J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Niven , S . W . A resolution , " That it is desirable that the regular meetings of the lodge should be held on the first instead of the second Thursday
in the month , " was submitted by Bro . Stevenson , P . P . G . D . C , and after discussion was agreed to . Bro . Bailey , the representative of the lodge on the VVest Yorkshire Provincial Charity Committee , reported the result of the recent meeting of the Committee at Wakefield . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured , the Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " and gave ( hem a very hearty welcome to the lodge . Bros . Balme , P . M ., and H . Crossley , P . M ., of Gi , responded , the later stating that it had given him much pleasure to visit the lodge . He said that he was present at
the consecration ceremony when , as W . M . of No . Gi , the oldest lodge in VVest Yorkshire , he had then offered " Hearty good wishes" for the successor that , the youngest lodge in the province . Bro . Jowett proposed the next toast , "The Initiate , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Bland , who expressed his thanks to the brethren for admitting him a member of the
lodge . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was submitted by Bro . Herbeit Crossley , P . M . Ci , and suitably responded to by Bro . Peterson , W . M . The Tyler's toast terminated a very pleasant evening , several of the brethren contributing songs , & c , to the harmony of the meeting .
CHORLTON . CUM-HARDY . Chorlton Lodge ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation of this highly successful and flourishing lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , High-lane , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . On account of the regular meeting being on the eve of Good Friday , proper arrangements had been made to hold it a week earlier than usual . Thc brethren assembled early
to conduct a ceremony previous to the installation . There were present Bros . F . Renshaw , W . M . ; C . Martyne , LP . M . ; F . S . Bedford , S . W . ; U . IL Martyne , J . W . ; C . Heywood , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; J . Travcrs , S . D . ; J . B . Wolstenholme , J . D . ; J . Crompton , P . M ., D . C ; E . Heymann , I . G . ; | . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Wm . Hall , P . M . ; VV . " Sutton , P . M . ; \ . G . Batty , P . M .
S . Locke , P . M . ; H . Nail , P . M . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; A . Woodburn , E . P . Woodhouse , J . Mason , Wm . Richmond , W . H . Milner , T . Shaw , D . Wood , E . T . Smith , K . Jcbara , II . Cooper , J . Hermann , 'J * . M . Ferneley , and B . li . Tucker . Visitors : Bros . j . VV . Sinclair , P . M . 1 G 3 , P . P . G . D . ; ) . Chadderton , P . M . 2216 , P . P . A . G . S . ; J . E . Lees , P . M . G 45 , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Swindells , VV . M . 1730 ;
T . Griffith , P . M . G 45 ; 1 . Harrap , P . M . G 45 ; F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; W . H . Pugh , P . M . 15 G 5 ; C Schofield , P . M . 1219 ; S . Smith , P . M . 1134 , 11 7 , and 2359 ; VV . D . Fryer , W . M . 1375 ; B . Hopkinson , P . M . 1140 ; Rev . II . P . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; U , Eastwood , 1 G 3 ; F . Long , J . VV . 149 G ; H . C > . Ward , 993 ; C Mackay , 2231 ; F . R . Bowley , J . VV . 221 G ; E . Ireland , 152 ; W . F .
Cairns , 1140 ; R . Lunt , 1250 ; VV . Howard , 1147 ; G . R . Ward , 204 ; and A . B . Barlow , 23 G 3 . T he lodge was opened by Bro . Chas . Martyne , P . M . ( who also performed the ceremony of initiation ) , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . Renshaw , VV . M ., then occupied the chair as Installing Master , and appointed as his ollicers Bros . J . J , Lambert
P . AI ., P . P . G . Reg , as b . W . ; F . Batty , P . AL , as J . VV . ; and Sutton , as I . G . Bro . Bedford , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Hall , P . M ., and the ceremony of installation was performed in a most excellent manner b y Bro . Fred . Renshaw , in the presence of 23 Past Masters . 'The new W . M . invested the fi Mowing ollicers : Uros . F .
Renshaw , I . P . M . ; H . 11 . Martyne , S . W . ; John Travers , J . W . ; J . Chadlield , Treas . ; C . Heywood , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; J . B . Wolstenholme , S . D . ; E . Heymann , J . D . ; C . Martyne , P . AL , D . C . ; 'J * . Al . Ferneley , Org . ; K . T . T . Smith , I . G . ; T . Shaw , II . Ogden , A . Woodburn , lohn Mee , E . P . Woodhouse , and J . Mason , Stwds . ; and W . Chcsshyre , Tyler ; who were effectively addressed by
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Bro . Crompton , P . M . The duty of addressing the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren was allotted to Bro . C . Heywood , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., whose brilliant delivery had charming effect . Bro . Locke , P . M ., was elected Charity representative . The W . AL , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Bro . Renshaw a gold Past Master's jewel , and remarked he was quite sure that he well deserved
that recognition of esteem which was shown to him by that act , as during his year of office he had had the good feeling and support of every brother , and he had fulfilled the duties of Master during the year with ability and dignity . Bro . Renshaw , in a few graceful remarks , thanked the brethren for the token , and concluded hy asking the members of the lodge to accept from him a banner , and called upon Bro .
Chas . Heywood to present it on his behalf to them . Amid great applause Bro . Heywood unfurled it ( to the great admiration of all present ) , and said he had great pleasure in presenting it to the W . M . of the lodge , on behalf of Bro . F . Renshaw , LP . M . It was what they had required for many years , and he hoped they would accept it with pleasure * . Bro . Bedford proposed a vote of thanks , which was seconded
by Bro . J . J . Lambert , who remarked that it was the thing they had required for many years , and its presence almost seemed to make the lodge room complete . Other important business followed , and after * ' Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the large number of visitors present , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St .
John by a banquet . The usual lqyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . H . Nail , P . M ., had arranged a capital programme , including songs , instrumental solos and duets , recitations , & c , in which the following took part : Bros . H . Nail , P . M . ; R . XV . Baker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Howard , Ridsdale Bowley , Schofield , Barlow , J . Heymann , and G . R . Ward , and a deli g htful recitation by Bro . Eastwood , entitled "The Villain of the Piece . "
CROYDON . Parthenon Lodge ( No . 1826 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Greyhound Hotel on Friday , the Sth inst . The members in attendance included Bros . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , Prov . G . C , VV . M .. ; R . C . P . Gardner , S . W .. W . M . elect ; Captain A . M . Stuart , I . W . ; Rev . G . P . Merrick , Chap . ; W . Clifford ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; VV . Gripper , S . D . ; D . Urquhart , J . D . ; C . March , LG . ; A . Watson , P . M . ; Dr . J . Pollard , P . M . ; VV . H . Gallier , E . Hamilton , A . W . Marshall , Rev . G . A Hervey , Org . ; and others . Visitors Bros . Col . G . Noel Money , Prov . G . M . ; F . VVest , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; A . E . Warner , 162 ; W . Clarke , 19 G 4 ; H . L . de Montmorency , P . M . 777 ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M . 1 S 3 , * G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 207 G ; F . G . Green , P . P . 6 Badham 21 Al
J . G . D . ; E . Barrum , 59 ; R . L . , ; gernon Margetts , W . M . 373 ; P . Purves , J . D . 373 ! VV . T . Snell , I . G . 1 S 1 S ; C . C . Head , 1329 ; and VV . W . Lee , S . W . 233 t . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the audit report adopted , after which Bro . R . C P . Gardner was installed as W . M . by the retiring W . M ., Bro . the Rev . E . Houndle . The following oflicers were appointed : Bros . Capt . Stuart , S . W . ; VV . Gripper , J . W . ; Rev . G . P .
Merrick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; VV . A . Irollope , Treas . ; W . Clifford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of XV ., Sec ; Urquhart , S . D . ; March , J . D . ; Wharton , LG . ; Rev . G . A . Hervey , Org . ; and Gallier , Stwd . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the LP . M . forhis services during the past ^ ear , and was appropriately acknowledged . Several propositions for initiation and joining were received , and the lodge was
closed . After banquet the usual toasts were given and received with heartiness . Bro . Col . Noel Money , P . G . AI . Surrey , replying to the toast of his health , returned thanks for the flattering terms in which the W . M . had proposed the toast . He should never forget the day he was installed as P . G . M ., and should
always feel a peculiar feeling at his heart regarding all Croydon Masons who assisted at that ceremony , lt was a wonderful meeting , and he hoped the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge this year and in the future would not fall short of it . He hoped this year they would see an equal number of Surrey Masons together , and hc hoped that if they held it at Surbiton the Croydon Masons would attend in large numbers . It was always a great pleasure to visit
a lodge where the work was so well conducted , and where the brethren were not dining Masons only . Masonry in Surrey had always been carried on in a truly Masonic spirit , and he trusted that would continue in the future . This was not the first time he had been in this lodge , and he hoped as time passed he might learn to know them better , for he could not value the friendship of the members of any lodge more than he did that of the Parthenon Lodge .
Bro . Fred . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., responded for " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " and said he thought he was not saying too much when he said that the representatives of Surrey wearing the collars of the province were well entitled to wear them . He might say a good deal of the officers , because they were generally Masons
who had done good suit and service in the Craft He knew there was a great anxiety to acquire the various offices at the disposal of the Prov . Grand Master , and he hoped the province would supply as good material to the present Prov . Grand Master as it did during the few years he I Bro . West ) was in charge . Everybody who had had any acquaintance with Masonry must know there were
some Masons whose sole object was to acquire the provincial colours . In athletics there was a class of persons always present at sport meetings known as " pot-hunters , " and he was afraid there was something of that sort in Masonry , but he always condemned it . Alasonry should have higher aims for they should strive to promote the great principles of the Order . Masonry should be the first thing ,
self afterwards . He was glad they had not a great deal of what he had described in Surrey , and he hoped the day would be far distant ere such Masons would obtain a reward . There were many cases in the province where good Masons could not be rewarded adequately , and he hoped they would
content themselves by knowing they were fighting in a good cause . They must rally round their chief and keep up the same good feeling and the same regard for Masonic Charity that made the province a pleasure to be associated with it . He should do his best to maintain the old tradition , and looked forward to those who became Prov . Grand Officers
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to join with him in the same feeling of satisfaction at being officers in the future as it was to him on the present occasion Bro . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , I . P . M ., next gave " The VV . M ., " and said he was sure the brethren would receive it with acclamation . He had had the honour of installing a worthy and distinguished brother in the person of Bro" ! Girdner , who would do everything that was right and
proper for the lodge , and the brethren would join in drinking his health with great cordiality . Bro . R . C P . Gardner , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . most sincerely for the kind way he had proposed the toast although he felt he was not entitled to it . He felt he had been greatly honoured by being placed in the chair , and felt great pleasure at having the Provincial Grand Master
present . He hoped to have a successful year of office , and to be supported by the presence of the Provincial Grand Officers as he had been that evening . Bro . Dr . G . Pollard , P . AL , gave "The Visitors " i „ cordial terms , and Bros . Margetts , W . M . 373 , and G . W , Speth , P . M ., Sec . 2076 , replied .
Bro . Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , I . P . M ., returned thanks for "The Installing Master and Past Alasters , " and said that all he could do to help the VV . M . during the coming year would be cheerfully and willingly done . "The Officers" was duly honoured , and thebrethren shortly afterwards separated , after a pleasant evening .
DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the gth instant , at the Didsbury Hotel . There was , as usual , a very large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Clare E . Towell , W . M ., who vacated the chair to enable Bro . G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., to initiate a gentleman who
was connected by family relation to him , the ceremony being very admirably and impressively rendered . Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., acting S . VV ., presented the working tools , and Bro . F . Stretch , S . W ., gave the charge in an admirable manner . The W . AL resumed the chair , and other business was performed . He also presented a very valuable present to the lodge in the shape of the die which is produced upon
the circulars , being an admirable display of art , representing the founder's jewel , and asked the brethren to accept it , with a desire that it might be used permanently . Bro . Sam Smith , the I . P . M ., received it on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , and in a few suitable words acknoivledged the pleasure it gave them as a body to receive it , and proposed a vote of thanks , which was seconded by Bro .
G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec , and carried unanimously . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . E . Towell , W . M . ; Sam Smith , I . P . M . ; F . Stretch , S . W . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., Sec . ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . D . ; I . M . Veal , J . D . ; John Walker , LG . ; F . Thomas , J . Ward , and James Sharpies , Stwds . ; Robt . Fitton , H . Shuter , VV . VV ,
Wilkinson , J . Launsch , R . J . H . Sayers , VV . H . Aloss , A . R . Brett , J . Lawrens-m , N . G . Ward , A . G . Green , and A . VV . Moore . Yisitors : Bros . J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M . ; R . Swindells , VV . AI . 1730 J J- Hardwicke Marsh , S . W . ; XV . Craig Royle , J . W . 1170 ; W . Forster , 2144 ; J . Westbrook , George Rathbone , P . M . 5 S 1 ; and J . Young .
FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the Cth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Wakefield , W . M ., P . G . T ., in the chair , supported by Bros . VV . Robinson , S . W . ; W . Shaw , J . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . A . G . Sec , Treas . ; H . Hartley , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as Sec ; J . Armstrong , S . D . ; E . lackson , l . D . ; Wm . Barwise , D . C . ; R . Douulas , I . G . ;
Jas . Singers , Tyler ; Jas . Hamer , P . AL , P . P . G Std . Br . ; John Roche , J . James , R . Wilkinson , R . Robertson , E . Rumney , J . Holmes , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Two candidates were balloted for and initiated , one passed , and one raised . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors from Stirling Lodge , No . 1980 , the lodge was closed .
HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . IUOI ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the Sth inst , at the Alasonic Hall , Avenue-road . The lodje was opened by the W . AL , Bro . J . B . Griffiths , B . A . The following officers and brethren were present : Bros . R . H . Walters , S . W . ; J . A . . Macnab , Sec ; J . Butler Wilson , I . D .: W . W . Stennett , LG .: W . Davev . Org . ; A . B .
Booty and T . Linskill , Stwds . ; W . Child , Tyler ; lb Bungay , Asst . Tyler ; W . H . Turner , J . E . Driver , b . Harlow , A . Denton , W . T . Marshall , P . AL ; Alt ' . J . Bodman , P . M . ; Thos . Lawrence , P . M . ; George Thompson , I . P . M . ; J . T . Walker , P . G . S . ; R . G . How ^ on , P . M . ; G . H . O . Donkersley , P . S . W . 1 C 45 ; S . H . Cliff , S . D . 1221 ; George Jackson , P . M . 521 ; John Hudson , VV . M .
2 G 5 ; John Dyson , 30 G , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Bingham , I ' .. " - •' ¦ 1042 ; VV . T . Beck , Ug , P . P . G . D . C . ; and others . After formal business , the Acting Director of Ceremonies , Bro . George Thompson , LP . M ., presented Bro . K . "• Walters , S . VV ., W . M . elect , for installation , which cereinuny was conducted by the W . AL , Bro . J . B . Griffiths , _ m a most admirable manner , and wis most- impressively
rendered . The investiture of oHicsrs was proceeded wit * as follows : Bros . J . B . Wil * son , S . W . ; J . A . Macnab , J . W . ; George Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred B . Booty , Sec ; VV . Davey , S D . ; VV . W . Stennett , J . D .. * J * £ ' Driver , D . C ; A . J . Spinks , I . G . j T . Linskill and W . » Turner , Stwds . ; W . Child , Tyler ; and H . Bungay , As * The ceremony being concluded , the lodge was close ( j ^ a ° the brethren were served in the banqueting hall of the lodg
with a most recherche banquet , provided by the StewarflSi Bros . Booty and Linskill . . 'The usual loyal and Mason ' c toasts were duly honuureoi and the remainder of the evening was spent 'P ., ^ . . harmony , to which Bros . Macnab , Stennett , Driver , VV < ls ° ' Davey , and others contributed some capital songs . . The 'T yler ' s toast was afterwards given , and the Wk looks forward to the coming year with confidence of succ under the new W . M .
M 1 DDLESBOROUGH . The Orde-Powlett Lodge ( . No . 2391 )* ~~ At annual festival and installation of this lodge was c brated on Wednesday , thc Gth inst ., in the Masonic i > when the W . M ., Bro . VV . J . Watson , P . P . G . R * w *" '