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Craft Hflnsonrjj . JOHN CARPENTER LODGE ( No . 1997 ) . — This lodge assembled for the first meeting since its consecration on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , when Bro . Henry E . Knight , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , presided . There were also present : Bros . A . W . Stead , S . W . ; Thomas Noton , J . W . ; Jas . Pinder , Sec ; Ii . I . Honeycburch , S . D . ; Frank Taylor , j . D ;
C . J . Wilkinson , I . G . ; A . Norris , W . S . ; C F . O . Warne , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; Joshua Garland ; A . F . Inman , 1622 ; and Bro . E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The names of a large number of joining members and proposed initiates appeared on the summons , but , as not more than five could , by constitution , be initiated in one evening , the initiation of several candidates had to be
deferred to a future occasion . The gentlemen balloted for were Messrs . Richard Webb Saker , Frederick Inskipp , John Barrow , Mount Brown , and Charles Lamb . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor in a manner worthy of his old reputation as a working Freemason , and he was well supported by his officers , in spite of some defects which will doubtless disappear
entirely when the team have worked together a little longer under the rule of so efficient a Master as Bro . Knight . After some formal business the lodge was closed , and Bro . the Lord Mayor , having a prior engagement , was obliged to leave . The brethren subsequently dined together under the presidency of Bro . May , deputed by Bro . the Lord Mayor
to be chairman , and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair and duly honoured by the brethren present . The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced by the musical contributions of several of the members of the lodge , which appears to embrace a good deal of talent in that direction .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The nsual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held at the Castle Hotel on Monday , the nth inst ., Bro . John Pearce , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers : Bros . E . W . J . Hennah , I . P . M . ; W . H . Russell , S . W . ; J . Plowman , J . W . ; G . F . Wood , Sec ; T . H . Hallett , S . D . and Org . ; H . F . Crossthwaite , J . D . ; T . Markwick , I . G . ; R . J .
Reed , Stwd . ; Leslie , lyler ; Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 40 , 1 S 42 , 1 S 20 ; Charles W . Duke , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M ., W . M . 11 S 4 ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., D . C ; C . M . Norris , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; John Hirst , P . P . G . J . D . Hertfordshire , P . M . ; T . H . Cole , P . M . ; Arthur Wells , P . M . ; J . Kenwood , W . Hudson , Roddis , J . Bray , Jennings , J . Hunter , W . S . Allen , T . H . Case , J . B , Sarr / ent . I . P . M . nSi .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been submitted and the candidate for initiation not being in attendance , the Secretary , Bro . G . F . Wood , brought forward his notice of motion , and stated that six members having volunteered to advance the lodge £ 5 5 s . each , moved that their offer be gratefully accepted , and that this amount of 30 guineas be devoted to supplement the
sum already voted to complete the payment necessary to constitute the lodge a Vice-President of the Boys' School ( in memoriam of late Bro . George Wellard , for 34 years Treasurer ) , which was carried unanimously . After a few well directed remarks from Bro . T . Trollope , P . M ., and Bro . C . W . Duke , P . M ., the lodge was closed in due form .
The brethren then adjourned to a well served supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , and some excellent singing rendered by Bros . W . H . Russell , C . W . Duke , J . Hunter and others the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
MANCHESTER . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 64 ) . —On Friday , the Sth inst ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., was installed W . M . of this lodge at the Oueen ' s Hotel . Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . East Lane ; George Mellor , V . W . D . P . G . M . East Lane . ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . West Lane ; and Chadwick , P . G . Sec . East Lane , were present . The
lodge is composed of Prov . Grand Officers , of whom there were upwards of 50 in attendance . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Thomas Chorlton , P . P . G . Reg ., acted as Installing Master , and his lordship was presented by Bros . Stephen Smith , P . P . G . D . ; R . McDowall Smith , P . P . G . Treas ., being Director of Ceremonies ; Burrows , P . P . G , D ., S . W . ; and Henry A . Bennett , P . P . G . W ., J . W ., respectively .
CHESHUNT . — Gresham Lodge ( No . 869 ) . — The twenty-third installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the historic old hall , named Cheshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , Herts . The VV . M ., Bro . Walter E . Gompertz , jun ., Prov . G . J . D ., opened lodge at the time appointed , and initiated three gentlemen into the lie-lit of the Order , and then installed
his successor , Bro . W . R . Dixon , the S . W . As he was placed in the chair a very handsome banner , with thc arms of the lodge , the gift of the newly installed Master , was unveiled and presented by him to thc lodge . He then appointed and invested Bros . T . S . Holland , S . W . ; H . Hughes . J . W . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M .,
Secretary ; Rev . Charles E . Mayo , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . A . Johnson , S . D . ; A . Clegg , J . D . ; J . Humphrey , '• -i W . S . Jackson , Org . ; G . S . Bigley , P . M ., IJ . C . ; Charles A . Gompertz ., W . S . ; Marsh , Tyler , the visitors were Bros , the R . VV . J . h \ Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts ; James Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ,- George Kenning , P . M . 1657 , Past G . D . Middlesex ; Geo . Mickley , P . M . 449 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; Henry VV . GompertzP . M .
, ' 364 ; G . Moss , W . M . 1 S 51 ; Durat , P . M . 176 S ; Thos . Jackson , P . M . 1475 ; K . * , * . storr , P . M . 22 ; Rev . Chas . u ? , » ' P- 7 ° ' G . Cordwell , P . M . 13 ; T . Jones , W . M . 1607 ; S . White , S . W . 1657 * Charles VVilson , 3 ; Lardner , J D . 101 ; Heale , P . M . 45 ; and J . L . Ports , 509 . the usual banquet took place , at which the W . M ., Bro . ¦ Jixon , presided , and the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
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PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at the High Schools for Boys , Brook Hill , Bro . H . Mason , VV . M ., in the chair , assisted by a large attendance of officers , Past Masters , visitors , and brethren of the lodge . After the lodge work had been fully carried out , Bro . Edmunds , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , and Bro . E . Denton , P . M .,
P . P . G . P . Kent , and H . Mabbett , were severally re-elected Secretary and Tyler . It was resolved by a unanimous vote that a Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas should be presented to Bro . Mason , as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren , and to mark their approval of the manner in which he had carried out his duties as W . M . The lodge was then closed , and after supper an hour or two was spent in harmony and social converse .
SUNDERLAND . — Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., in thelodge room , St . Stephen's Schools , Monkwearmouth . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Chas . Cobham , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . Kirtley , S . VV . ; Hewson , J . W . ; H . Horner , S . D . ; G . VV . Errington ,
J . D . ; Simpson , I . G . ; J . Barlow , Sec ; R . Shadforth , P . M ., Treas . ; and Welburn , Tyler . Upon the dais , supporting the W . M ., there were Bros . C . McNamara , W . M . 97 ; A . T . Munroe , P . M ., D . of C ; G . Porteous , I . P . M ., 949 , P . G . O . ; M . Frampton , P . M . ; J . Hudson , W . M . ; J . Smart , P . M . 94 ; J . Kinmond , P . M . So ; Morton ,
W . M . 1970 ; Leech , P . M . 97 ; Gray , P . M . ; and Hall , P . M . 949 . Mr . Emii Gerhard Von Hoviling was initiated into Masonry by Bro . Munroe , P . M ., and Mr . Robert Carr Robinson was initiated by Bro . McNamara , after which Mr . Bell was initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Cobham . After other business the lodge was closed in harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No 1002 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst . in the Masonic Rooms , Station-street . The lodge having been opened in due form by Bro . H . Peacock , W . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Mr . F . A . Cooper , who had been duly balloted for
as a candidate , was admitted and initiated into the ancient mysteries and privileges of the Craft . The Degree was given by the W . M ., who delivered the charge with great effect . It was proposed and unanimously passed that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . John Armstrong , S . D . There being no other business the lodge was closed .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday the 4 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . C Fothergill , the retiring W . M ., and amongst his official supporters were Bros . T . H . Arden , P . M . ; I . Pemberton ,
P . P . G . S . of W . ; A . Cotter , P . M . ; J . S . Warden , S . W . ; W . Fish , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , Treas . ; J . Tickle , Sec ; J . Ashworth , S . D . ; G . Crute , j . D . ; H . Ravenscroft , J . G . J . Shaw , T . L . Fraser , Stwds . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . A . Child , 175 G ; E . Beavan , S 23 ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . A . Samuel , P . M . 1350 ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . M . 1609 ; T . W . Careful , P . M . S 23 ;
J . Cantor , 1609 ; R . J . L . Kynaston , W . M . 1393 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1609 ; J . Williams , P . M . 119 ; A . Bucknall , VV . M . 66 7 ; & c . The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . Arden and Gee , P . Ms ., and after the usual honours the following officers wcre invested for the ensuing year : Bros . C . Fothergill , I . P . M . ; George Crute . S . W . ; John Tickle , I . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M . Treas .
( re-elected ); James Ashworth , Sec ; W . Fish , S . D . ; Samuel Fraser , J . D . ; A . B . Ewart , Organist ( reappointed ); A . Cotter , P . M ., M . C ; Evans Leet , I . G . ; W . Jones , S . S . ; Wm . Kohn , J . S . ; E . B . Ironsides , A . S . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . The brethren dined together at the conclusion of the ceremony , the catering being
excellently managed by Bro . A . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . A capital musical programme was well rendered by Bro . Skeat , P . P . G . O . ; Jos . Cantor , T . Foulkes , A . Child , W . E . Stone , A . B . Ewart , J . Handford , and others . We ought not to omit mentioning that the VV . M . presented the I . P . M . with a handsome P . M . 's jewel on behalf of the lodge in very flattering terms , and the gift was suitably acknowledged .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . — The meeting for the installation of Bro . S . J . Carman as W . M . of this lodge , which was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , 23 , St . Giles-street , was highly successful , as will be seen by the list of brethren present given below . Many brethren came from distant lodges , and there were also a fair assemblage of the officers
of the province , which was no doubt due to the popularity of this lodge and the respect and esteem with which both the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . | B . J ay , and the newly-elected Master are held . The lodge was opened at about six o ' clock , p . m ., by Bro . G . B . Jay , who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . John Harper , P . M ., P . G . P . ; S . J . Carman , W . M . elect , S . W . ; M . J . Bailey , J . W . ;
C . E . Stevens , b . D . ; G . b . Smith , J . D . ; Jesse Weyer , I . G . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . S . of W ., D . C . ; R . H . Gissing , P . G . Sd ., Sec . ; tGeo . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; E . Hollidge , Tyler . Among the brethren present in addition to those in office were Bros . T . J . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; Quartermaster F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . N . Mann , F . Crowe , C
J . Campling , W . VV . Warner , G . S . Beck , E . Howard , J . Hoborough , W . R . Tidnam , J . Cox , T . Wolveredge , J . C . Butcher , E . Ellis , J . H . H . Cooper , Fred . Morgan , H . C . Norrham , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., P . G . Sec ; H . J . Barwell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . Sec . ; Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; C . A . B . Bignold , 52 ; H . 1 . Brookes , G . B . Robertson , J . H . Brockbank , P . G . Stwd . ; C . L . Holden , and J . Morse ,
93 ; C . E . Sexton , W . M ., and S . Matthews , 213 ; R . Bales , 304 ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , P . P . G . D . C ; R . A . Madge , A . Sidell , and J . W . Browne ( Freemason ) , 807 ; G . VV . G . Barnard , VV . M . 943 ; F . Taylor , 990 ; VV . H . Doughty , VV . M . 996 ; J . E . Dixon and J . Atkinson , 1330 ; J . Tuck , P . M . 1842 ; G . W . Rogers , "W . M . 180 S ; R . Hobson , and E . Newman . The lodge having been regularly opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The cere-
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mony of installation was then proceeded with , and was most ably performed by Bro . J . Harper , who rendered thecharges in a most excellent and impressive manner . The Worshipful Master then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . 13 . lav . I . P . M . ; M . J . Bailey , S . W . ; C . E . Stevens , J . W . ; Geo . Brittain , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Smith , S . D . ; Jesse Weyer , J . D . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., D . of C ; A . N . Mann ,
Org . ; R . H . Gissing , Sec ; John Cox , I . G . ; C . J . Campling and VV . R . Tidnam , Stewards ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler ; and with appropriate speeches of congratulation or advice duly invested ther-, Some further desultory business appertaining to the business of the lodge having been transacted , "Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was duly closed with prayer , peace , and harmony .
After a short interval the brethren assembled in th e banqueting room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts wcre given and acknowledged . The VVorshipful Master in giving the toast of " The P . G . Officers , " congratulated himself in having so many distinguished officers present , and called upon Bro . Brittain to respond for the past officers , and Bro . J . B . Aldis , P . G .
Sec , for the present officers . Bro . Brittain dul y acknowledged his portion of the toast . Bro . J . B . Aldis in responding for the present officers , complained of his personal inabilit y to perform his duties in so able a manner , or to properly fill the shoes of the late Secretary , Bro . H . G . Barwell , inasmuch as those duties had been carried out by that brother in an admirable manner , but he ( Bro . Aldis ) hoped that by the aid of Bro .
Bat-well ' s shoehorn he would ultimately perform them with satisfaction to the brethren of the Province of Norfolk . He ( Bro . Aldis ) had often visited the Walpole Lodge , and he could testify that their working was second to none in the province , and concluded by wishing thc VV . M . a successful year of office . The next important toast was that of "The I . P . M ., Bro . G . B . Jay , " who unfortunately had been afflicted with so serious an illness as to prevent him attending to his duties in
the lodge . The toast was warmly received . In the course of his speech the Worshipful Master observed that he was sure the brethren would be glad to see Bro . Jay amongst them again , as all had regretted his absence at the lodge and at the social board , where his eloquent speeches had diffused lustre to their meetings ; and although the I . P . M ., Bro . Harper , had performed the duties of W . M . in a most able and efficient manner , the want of the W . M .
had been felt by all . The W . M . then presented Bro . Jay with a Past Master's jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , and an illuminated address , a real work of art . The W . M . after handing them to Bro . Jay proceeded to say that he hoped Bro . Jay would accept them as a token of the respect and esteem of the brethren of the lodge , assuring him that the presents did not half convey their feelings on the subject . It was the wish of the lodge that Bro . Jay might be
spared by the G . A . O . T . U . for many years to come to wear the jewel amongst them , and that his posterity might look with pride upon the presents , and carefully preserve them as the mote of their eyes . Bro . Jay in response , delivered a very eloquent and impressive speech , in the course of which he observed that having been absent through illness for such a length of time he felt almost in the light of a visitor , but their
kindness and the manner in which they had received the toast of his health assured him that he was mistaken , that he was no visitor but one of their own subscribing members . Though he had been absent from them , he had received such kind messages of sympathy as to assure him that they had not allowed him to be absent from their minds , and these consolations together with their kind present had more than rewarded him for his humble efforts
in the welfare of the lodge . During his recent affliction he had more than once appreciated the goodness and virtue of Freemasonry , lt was his experience that in the seclusion of the sick chamber where one had time for thought , one learned the important lessons conveyed in Freemasonry , a sort of social will o' the wisp that gave comfort and consolation in the hour of affliction , and illumined the darkness spread over the valley of the shadow of death . He hoped
he should follow in the footsteps of the Past Masters of the lodge and concluded by thanking the brethren for their past and present kindnesses , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for years to come to spend his time amongst them . Bro . lay then in eulogistic terms proposed " The Health of the Newly-Installed Master , " which was received most enthusiastically .
The VVorshipful Master in response thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received him and the toast of his health , observing that there was only one regret he had experienced that evening—that was in not having had the opportunity of investing his lamented father with the badge of the office of Treasurer , which office had been filled by him for so many years , but it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to remove him to himself , and he ( the VV . M . ) must bow to the divine will . Heconcluded by
assuring the brethren that it should be his constant pleasure to carry out the duties of his office to their satisfaction and promote the peace and harmony of the lodge . Other toasts followed arid were duly acknowledged . Several excellent songs were pleasingly rendered by Bros . VV . L . Holden , H . J . Brooks , and J . H . Brockbank ( Norwich Cathedral ) , and Bro . C . J . Campling ably officiated as accompanyist . We congratulate Bro . Carman and the officers on their appointments , and wish them a pleasant year of office .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday at the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . M . Millington , was in his place , and was supported by his Wardens , Bros . J . Blenkin and A . T . B . Turner , and the following Past Masters , Bros . T . B . Whytehead , J . S . Cumberland , C . G . Padel , J . T . Seller , G . Balmford , and Major McGachen , 1991 , and by a number of brethren and visitors from the other York lodges and from Hull . A successful ballot was taken for a candidate . Bro . C . Tuff
was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . W . Stephenson and E . Thackeray wcre raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , thc whole of the work being done by the W . M . with great accuracy . Bro . Whytehead next presented to the library a series of Masonic works , also a book from Bro . VV . J . Hughan , and a very beautiful and perfect copy of Bro . Baitolozzi ' s engraving of Bro ,
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Craft Hflnsonrjj . JOHN CARPENTER LODGE ( No . 1997 ) . — This lodge assembled for the first meeting since its consecration on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , when Bro . Henry E . Knight , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , presided . There were also present : Bros . A . W . Stead , S . W . ; Thomas Noton , J . W . ; Jas . Pinder , Sec ; Ii . I . Honeycburch , S . D . ; Frank Taylor , j . D ;
C . J . Wilkinson , I . G . ; A . Norris , W . S . ; C F . O . Warne , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; Joshua Garland ; A . F . Inman , 1622 ; and Bro . E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The names of a large number of joining members and proposed initiates appeared on the summons , but , as not more than five could , by constitution , be initiated in one evening , the initiation of several candidates had to be
deferred to a future occasion . The gentlemen balloted for were Messrs . Richard Webb Saker , Frederick Inskipp , John Barrow , Mount Brown , and Charles Lamb . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor in a manner worthy of his old reputation as a working Freemason , and he was well supported by his officers , in spite of some defects which will doubtless disappear
entirely when the team have worked together a little longer under the rule of so efficient a Master as Bro . Knight . After some formal business the lodge was closed , and Bro . the Lord Mayor , having a prior engagement , was obliged to leave . The brethren subsequently dined together under the presidency of Bro . May , deputed by Bro . the Lord Mayor
to be chairman , and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair and duly honoured by the brethren present . The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced by the musical contributions of several of the members of the lodge , which appears to embrace a good deal of talent in that direction .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The nsual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held at the Castle Hotel on Monday , the nth inst ., Bro . John Pearce , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers : Bros . E . W . J . Hennah , I . P . M . ; W . H . Russell , S . W . ; J . Plowman , J . W . ; G . F . Wood , Sec ; T . H . Hallett , S . D . and Org . ; H . F . Crossthwaite , J . D . ; T . Markwick , I . G . ; R . J .
Reed , Stwd . ; Leslie , lyler ; Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 40 , 1 S 42 , 1 S 20 ; Charles W . Duke , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M ., W . M . 11 S 4 ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., D . C ; C . M . Norris , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; John Hirst , P . P . G . J . D . Hertfordshire , P . M . ; T . H . Cole , P . M . ; Arthur Wells , P . M . ; J . Kenwood , W . Hudson , Roddis , J . Bray , Jennings , J . Hunter , W . S . Allen , T . H . Case , J . B , Sarr / ent . I . P . M . nSi .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been submitted and the candidate for initiation not being in attendance , the Secretary , Bro . G . F . Wood , brought forward his notice of motion , and stated that six members having volunteered to advance the lodge £ 5 5 s . each , moved that their offer be gratefully accepted , and that this amount of 30 guineas be devoted to supplement the
sum already voted to complete the payment necessary to constitute the lodge a Vice-President of the Boys' School ( in memoriam of late Bro . George Wellard , for 34 years Treasurer ) , which was carried unanimously . After a few well directed remarks from Bro . T . Trollope , P . M ., and Bro . C . W . Duke , P . M ., the lodge was closed in due form .
The brethren then adjourned to a well served supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , and some excellent singing rendered by Bros . W . H . Russell , C . W . Duke , J . Hunter and others the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
MANCHESTER . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 64 ) . —On Friday , the Sth inst ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., was installed W . M . of this lodge at the Oueen ' s Hotel . Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . East Lane ; George Mellor , V . W . D . P . G . M . East Lane . ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . West Lane ; and Chadwick , P . G . Sec . East Lane , were present . The
lodge is composed of Prov . Grand Officers , of whom there were upwards of 50 in attendance . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Thomas Chorlton , P . P . G . Reg ., acted as Installing Master , and his lordship was presented by Bros . Stephen Smith , P . P . G . D . ; R . McDowall Smith , P . P . G . Treas ., being Director of Ceremonies ; Burrows , P . P . G , D ., S . W . ; and Henry A . Bennett , P . P . G . W ., J . W ., respectively .
CHESHUNT . — Gresham Lodge ( No . 869 ) . — The twenty-third installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the historic old hall , named Cheshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , Herts . The VV . M ., Bro . Walter E . Gompertz , jun ., Prov . G . J . D ., opened lodge at the time appointed , and initiated three gentlemen into the lie-lit of the Order , and then installed
his successor , Bro . W . R . Dixon , the S . W . As he was placed in the chair a very handsome banner , with thc arms of the lodge , the gift of the newly installed Master , was unveiled and presented by him to thc lodge . He then appointed and invested Bros . T . S . Holland , S . W . ; H . Hughes . J . W . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., treasurer ; W . E . Gompertz , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M .,
Secretary ; Rev . Charles E . Mayo , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . A . Johnson , S . D . ; A . Clegg , J . D . ; J . Humphrey , '• -i W . S . Jackson , Org . ; G . S . Bigley , P . M ., IJ . C . ; Charles A . Gompertz ., W . S . ; Marsh , Tyler , the visitors were Bros , the R . VV . J . h \ Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts ; James Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ,- George Kenning , P . M . 1657 , Past G . D . Middlesex ; Geo . Mickley , P . M . 449 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; Henry VV . GompertzP . M .
, ' 364 ; G . Moss , W . M . 1 S 51 ; Durat , P . M . 176 S ; Thos . Jackson , P . M . 1475 ; K . * , * . storr , P . M . 22 ; Rev . Chas . u ? , » ' P- 7 ° ' G . Cordwell , P . M . 13 ; T . Jones , W . M . 1607 ; S . White , S . W . 1657 * Charles VVilson , 3 ; Lardner , J D . 101 ; Heale , P . M . 45 ; and J . L . Ports , 509 . the usual banquet took place , at which the W . M ., Bro . ¦ Jixon , presided , and the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
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PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at the High Schools for Boys , Brook Hill , Bro . H . Mason , VV . M ., in the chair , assisted by a large attendance of officers , Past Masters , visitors , and brethren of the lodge . After the lodge work had been fully carried out , Bro . Edmunds , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , and Bro . E . Denton , P . M .,
P . P . G . P . Kent , and H . Mabbett , were severally re-elected Secretary and Tyler . It was resolved by a unanimous vote that a Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas should be presented to Bro . Mason , as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren , and to mark their approval of the manner in which he had carried out his duties as W . M . The lodge was then closed , and after supper an hour or two was spent in harmony and social converse .
SUNDERLAND . — Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., in thelodge room , St . Stephen's Schools , Monkwearmouth . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Chas . Cobham , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . Kirtley , S . VV . ; Hewson , J . W . ; H . Horner , S . D . ; G . VV . Errington ,
J . D . ; Simpson , I . G . ; J . Barlow , Sec ; R . Shadforth , P . M ., Treas . ; and Welburn , Tyler . Upon the dais , supporting the W . M ., there were Bros . C . McNamara , W . M . 97 ; A . T . Munroe , P . M ., D . of C ; G . Porteous , I . P . M ., 949 , P . G . O . ; M . Frampton , P . M . ; J . Hudson , W . M . ; J . Smart , P . M . 94 ; J . Kinmond , P . M . So ; Morton ,
W . M . 1970 ; Leech , P . M . 97 ; Gray , P . M . ; and Hall , P . M . 949 . Mr . Emii Gerhard Von Hoviling was initiated into Masonry by Bro . Munroe , P . M ., and Mr . Robert Carr Robinson was initiated by Bro . McNamara , after which Mr . Bell was initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Cobham . After other business the lodge was closed in harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No 1002 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst . in the Masonic Rooms , Station-street . The lodge having been opened in due form by Bro . H . Peacock , W . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Mr . F . A . Cooper , who had been duly balloted for
as a candidate , was admitted and initiated into the ancient mysteries and privileges of the Craft . The Degree was given by the W . M ., who delivered the charge with great effect . It was proposed and unanimously passed that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . John Armstrong , S . D . There being no other business the lodge was closed .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday the 4 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . C Fothergill , the retiring W . M ., and amongst his official supporters were Bros . T . H . Arden , P . M . ; I . Pemberton ,
P . P . G . S . of W . ; A . Cotter , P . M . ; J . S . Warden , S . W . ; W . Fish , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , Treas . ; J . Tickle , Sec ; J . Ashworth , S . D . ; G . Crute , j . D . ; H . Ravenscroft , J . G . J . Shaw , T . L . Fraser , Stwds . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . A . Child , 175 G ; E . Beavan , S 23 ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . A . Samuel , P . M . 1350 ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . M . 1609 ; T . W . Careful , P . M . S 23 ;
J . Cantor , 1609 ; R . J . L . Kynaston , W . M . 1393 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1609 ; J . Williams , P . M . 119 ; A . Bucknall , VV . M . 66 7 ; & c . The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . Arden and Gee , P . Ms ., and after the usual honours the following officers wcre invested for the ensuing year : Bros . C . Fothergill , I . P . M . ; George Crute . S . W . ; John Tickle , I . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M . Treas .
( re-elected ); James Ashworth , Sec ; W . Fish , S . D . ; Samuel Fraser , J . D . ; A . B . Ewart , Organist ( reappointed ); A . Cotter , P . M ., M . C ; Evans Leet , I . G . ; W . Jones , S . S . ; Wm . Kohn , J . S . ; E . B . Ironsides , A . S . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . The brethren dined together at the conclusion of the ceremony , the catering being
excellently managed by Bro . A . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . A capital musical programme was well rendered by Bro . Skeat , P . P . G . O . ; Jos . Cantor , T . Foulkes , A . Child , W . E . Stone , A . B . Ewart , J . Handford , and others . We ought not to omit mentioning that the VV . M . presented the I . P . M . with a handsome P . M . 's jewel on behalf of the lodge in very flattering terms , and the gift was suitably acknowledged .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . — The meeting for the installation of Bro . S . J . Carman as W . M . of this lodge , which was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , 23 , St . Giles-street , was highly successful , as will be seen by the list of brethren present given below . Many brethren came from distant lodges , and there were also a fair assemblage of the officers
of the province , which was no doubt due to the popularity of this lodge and the respect and esteem with which both the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . | B . J ay , and the newly-elected Master are held . The lodge was opened at about six o ' clock , p . m ., by Bro . G . B . Jay , who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . John Harper , P . M ., P . G . P . ; S . J . Carman , W . M . elect , S . W . ; M . J . Bailey , J . W . ;
C . E . Stevens , b . D . ; G . b . Smith , J . D . ; Jesse Weyer , I . G . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . S . of W ., D . C . ; R . H . Gissing , P . G . Sd ., Sec . ; tGeo . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; E . Hollidge , Tyler . Among the brethren present in addition to those in office were Bros . T . J . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; Quartermaster F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . N . Mann , F . Crowe , C
J . Campling , W . VV . Warner , G . S . Beck , E . Howard , J . Hoborough , W . R . Tidnam , J . Cox , T . Wolveredge , J . C . Butcher , E . Ellis , J . H . H . Cooper , Fred . Morgan , H . C . Norrham , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . B . Aldis , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., P . G . Sec ; H . J . Barwell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . Sec . ; Chas . Cubitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; C . A . B . Bignold , 52 ; H . 1 . Brookes , G . B . Robertson , J . H . Brockbank , P . G . Stwd . ; C . L . Holden , and J . Morse ,
93 ; C . E . Sexton , W . M ., and S . Matthews , 213 ; R . Bales , 304 ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , P . P . G . D . C ; R . A . Madge , A . Sidell , and J . W . Browne ( Freemason ) , 807 ; G . VV . G . Barnard , VV . M . 943 ; F . Taylor , 990 ; VV . H . Doughty , VV . M . 996 ; J . E . Dixon and J . Atkinson , 1330 ; J . Tuck , P . M . 1842 ; G . W . Rogers , "W . M . 180 S ; R . Hobson , and E . Newman . The lodge having been regularly opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The cere-
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mony of installation was then proceeded with , and was most ably performed by Bro . J . Harper , who rendered thecharges in a most excellent and impressive manner . The Worshipful Master then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . 13 . lav . I . P . M . ; M . J . Bailey , S . W . ; C . E . Stevens , J . W . ; Geo . Brittain , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Smith , S . D . ; Jesse Weyer , J . D . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., D . of C ; A . N . Mann ,
Org . ; R . H . Gissing , Sec ; John Cox , I . G . ; C . J . Campling and VV . R . Tidnam , Stewards ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler ; and with appropriate speeches of congratulation or advice duly invested ther-, Some further desultory business appertaining to the business of the lodge having been transacted , "Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was duly closed with prayer , peace , and harmony .
After a short interval the brethren assembled in th e banqueting room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts wcre given and acknowledged . The VVorshipful Master in giving the toast of " The P . G . Officers , " congratulated himself in having so many distinguished officers present , and called upon Bro . Brittain to respond for the past officers , and Bro . J . B . Aldis , P . G .
Sec , for the present officers . Bro . Brittain dul y acknowledged his portion of the toast . Bro . J . B . Aldis in responding for the present officers , complained of his personal inabilit y to perform his duties in so able a manner , or to properly fill the shoes of the late Secretary , Bro . H . G . Barwell , inasmuch as those duties had been carried out by that brother in an admirable manner , but he ( Bro . Aldis ) hoped that by the aid of Bro .
Bat-well ' s shoehorn he would ultimately perform them with satisfaction to the brethren of the Province of Norfolk . He ( Bro . Aldis ) had often visited the Walpole Lodge , and he could testify that their working was second to none in the province , and concluded by wishing thc VV . M . a successful year of office . The next important toast was that of "The I . P . M ., Bro . G . B . Jay , " who unfortunately had been afflicted with so serious an illness as to prevent him attending to his duties in
the lodge . The toast was warmly received . In the course of his speech the Worshipful Master observed that he was sure the brethren would be glad to see Bro . Jay amongst them again , as all had regretted his absence at the lodge and at the social board , where his eloquent speeches had diffused lustre to their meetings ; and although the I . P . M ., Bro . Harper , had performed the duties of W . M . in a most able and efficient manner , the want of the W . M .
had been felt by all . The W . M . then presented Bro . Jay with a Past Master's jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , and an illuminated address , a real work of art . The W . M . after handing them to Bro . Jay proceeded to say that he hoped Bro . Jay would accept them as a token of the respect and esteem of the brethren of the lodge , assuring him that the presents did not half convey their feelings on the subject . It was the wish of the lodge that Bro . Jay might be
spared by the G . A . O . T . U . for many years to come to wear the jewel amongst them , and that his posterity might look with pride upon the presents , and carefully preserve them as the mote of their eyes . Bro . Jay in response , delivered a very eloquent and impressive speech , in the course of which he observed that having been absent through illness for such a length of time he felt almost in the light of a visitor , but their
kindness and the manner in which they had received the toast of his health assured him that he was mistaken , that he was no visitor but one of their own subscribing members . Though he had been absent from them , he had received such kind messages of sympathy as to assure him that they had not allowed him to be absent from their minds , and these consolations together with their kind present had more than rewarded him for his humble efforts
in the welfare of the lodge . During his recent affliction he had more than once appreciated the goodness and virtue of Freemasonry , lt was his experience that in the seclusion of the sick chamber where one had time for thought , one learned the important lessons conveyed in Freemasonry , a sort of social will o' the wisp that gave comfort and consolation in the hour of affliction , and illumined the darkness spread over the valley of the shadow of death . He hoped
he should follow in the footsteps of the Past Masters of the lodge and concluded by thanking the brethren for their past and present kindnesses , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for years to come to spend his time amongst them . Bro . lay then in eulogistic terms proposed " The Health of the Newly-Installed Master , " which was received most enthusiastically .
The VVorshipful Master in response thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received him and the toast of his health , observing that there was only one regret he had experienced that evening—that was in not having had the opportunity of investing his lamented father with the badge of the office of Treasurer , which office had been filled by him for so many years , but it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to remove him to himself , and he ( the VV . M . ) must bow to the divine will . Heconcluded by
assuring the brethren that it should be his constant pleasure to carry out the duties of his office to their satisfaction and promote the peace and harmony of the lodge . Other toasts followed arid were duly acknowledged . Several excellent songs were pleasingly rendered by Bros . VV . L . Holden , H . J . Brooks , and J . H . Brockbank ( Norwich Cathedral ) , and Bro . C . J . Campling ably officiated as accompanyist . We congratulate Bro . Carman and the officers on their appointments , and wish them a pleasant year of office .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday at the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . M . Millington , was in his place , and was supported by his Wardens , Bros . J . Blenkin and A . T . B . Turner , and the following Past Masters , Bros . T . B . Whytehead , J . S . Cumberland , C . G . Padel , J . T . Seller , G . Balmford , and Major McGachen , 1991 , and by a number of brethren and visitors from the other York lodges and from Hull . A successful ballot was taken for a candidate . Bro . C . Tuff
was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . W . Stephenson and E . Thackeray wcre raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , thc whole of the work being done by the W . M . with great accuracy . Bro . Whytehead next presented to the library a series of Masonic works , also a book from Bro . VV . J . Hughan , and a very beautiful and perfect copy of Bro . Baitolozzi ' s engraving of Bro ,