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impressively performed . Bro . H . Fordcr , on taking the chair , appointed the following brethren to their respective offices : Bros . B . S . Jacobs , LP . AL ; A . E . Seaton , C . E . S . W . ; H . Logan , ' J . W . ; Rev . II . C . Casson , M . A ., Chap .: S . Alosely , P . AL , P . J . P . G . W ., Lecture Alaster ; C . Copland , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; VV . Sidman , Sec ; Al . Grant-Dalton , C . E ., S . D . ; VV . H . Wellsted , C . E ., J . D . ; J . F . Nicholson , AI . D ., Dir . of Cers . ; VV . D .

Kayworth , P . M ., P . G . P . Supt . of Wks ., Almoner ; James Pyburn , AI . D ., P . AL ; P . P . G . Reg ., Org . ; R . Fuller , LG . ; II . Frith , Stwd . ; VV . F . Sutton / Stwd . ; F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler , Tyler . The banquet was subsequently held at the Royal Station Hotel . Bro . H . Fordcr occupied the chair , and was supported by many distinguished Masons of the Riding and visitors from the nei ghbouring lodges . The customary loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on thc 4 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Athena * um . There was only a poor attendance , the weather being most inclement , and in addition to this the Secretary had received letters of apology for non-attendance from three of the lodge officers . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . H . Longman ,

P . AL , P . P . G . Sup . of VV ., and tbe principal business before the lodge was the election of VV . AI . and Treasurer for thc ensuing year . The ballot was unanimously in fevour of Bro . Cutts , S . VV ., for the first named office , and of Bro . Helme , P . AL , for the second . The installation meeting will , wc understand , be held on the Sth prox ., and the ceremony will be performed by the outgoing W . AL , Bro . J . E . Hannah .

MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The last regular lodge meeting was held on Friday , the ist inst . The lodge was opened in due form in the presence of Bros . James Walmsley , VV . AI . ; James Barker , S . VV . ; J . K . lbberson , P . M ., as J . W . ; E . VV . H . Anderson , S . B . ; J . H . Simpson , I . G . j R . Lister , Secretary ; T . Lang , P . AL , Treasurer : and several P . AI . ' s and other

brethren . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for W . AL for the ensuing year , when Bro . James Barker , S . VV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . T . Lang , P . AL , was also re-elected unanimously Treasurer

for the next year . The ballot was then taken for Air . Samuel Walker Anderson , and proving unanimous , he was initiated by Bro . John Barker , P . AL , P . G . S . ; the working tools being given by the W . AL , and the charge by Bro . J . K . lbberson , P . AL , in a very impressive manner ; after which the lodge was closed in due form .

ROCK FERRY . —Rock Lodge ( No . 1289 ) . — The annual celebration of the Festival so popular amongst thc Craft in connection with the " Rock , " took place in the ball room of the Royal Rock Hotel , on Friday evening the Sth inst ., in the presence of a large assembly of visitors and members , several of the former hailing from distant parts . After some preliminary business , the W . AI . elect , Bro .

Charles Stewart Dean , S . VV ., was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the retiring W . AL , Bro . J . B . Sparks , the ceremony being performed in a dignified and impressive manner . After the newly-installed Alaster had received the salutations according to ancient custom , he appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . B . Sparks , LP . AL ; H . B . Bare , S . W . ; J . D . Thomas ,

J . W . ; John Phillips , P . AL , Treas . ; F . L . Bolton , P . G . S . D ., P . M ., Sec . ; William Robert , S . D . ; A . H . Correlli , J . D . ; Joel Frederick Dean , I . G . ; VV . G . Cronan , S . S . ; " Dr . Young , J . S . ; Edward Friend , P . P . J . G . D ., P . AL , Al . C ; the Rev . G . F . Dean , Chap . ; and Banning , Organist . The brethren afterwards dined together , Airs . Page's catering being highly satisfactory . After the removal of the cloth ,

the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , Bro . H . Bulley , Past G . S . B ., responding on behalf of "The Grand Lodge of England ; " Bro . VV . Alarquis , Prov . J . G . W ., and Bro . F . L . Bolton , Prov . S . G . D ., on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire ; " and the Rev . Bro . Dunbar , P . P . J . G . D ., West Yorks ; Bro . Lightfoot ,

P . M . Cestrian ; and Bro . VVristbridge , ot the Hyde Park Lodge , London , on behalf of "The Visitors . " Bro . Lee and other visitors gave an ex-cel'ent musical entertainment , and theiSS 2 "St . John's " of the Rock Lodge will long be a pleasant memory to those who had the privilege of participating in the ceremonial .

NORTH WOOLWICH .-Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Three Crowns . The chair was filled by the W . AL , Bro . James A . Elder , and the following officers were present : Bro . E . West , P . AL , P . P . G . P . Herts ; V . J . Holloway , S . W . ; C . Lewis , j . W ; A . I . Alanning , P . AL , Treas . ; J . Ives , P . AL , Sec . ; A .

Ives , S . D . ; C . Jolly , J . D . ( Freemason ); C . Guy , I . G . ; A . Page , P . AL , Tyler . Several visitors were also p resent . The only business before the lodge was an initiation and raising , and Mr . VV . Milliard , having been approved of , was , with the usual ceremonies , made a Alason . Bro . Hefford was then raised , and the lodge was closed . Bro . West having , as usual , provided a capital supper , of which the brethren and visitors partook , the usual loyal

and Alasonic toasts were honoured . The excellent working of the W . M . was the theme of much commendation on all sides , and the visitors expressed in glowing terms , their admiration of the ceremonial , and also the cordial hospitality offered them . Some good singing enlivened the proceedings , Bro . Smith , the talented organist , accompanying , and the whole evening was a most enjoyable one .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 G ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , and was well attended . Bro . T . Holleyman , W . AL , presided , supported by the following oflicers and brethren Bros . VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; VV . Welding , LP . AL ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; thc Rev . VV . VV . Bullock , ALA .,

Chap . ; G . Kenneday , S . VV . ; A . Saunders , J . W . ; W . Gee , Treas . ; A . Fisher , Sec ; VV . Alould , S . D . ; A . Rowley , J . D . ; J . Puriiell , I . G . ; W . Sayles , and J . Anderson , Stewards ; A . Penfold , P . AL 913 ; H . Pryce , 913 ; the Rev . C . F . Reilly , Garrison Chaplain ; VV . R . Griffiths , 497 ; J- Shepperd , 1 S 37 ; T . Widgery , 3 S 7 ; T . O . Niel , 1210 ; G . Taylor , 913 ; Gould , 16 S 5 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , & c . ( Freemason ) .

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The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting for , as joining members , Bros , the Rev . C F . Reilly , Chap . 593 ; T . A . Birmingham , 407 ; Quarter-AIaster Sergeant Saunders , 434 ; and ' Quartcr-AlasTer Sergeant T . O'Niel , 1210 , and they were all approved of . Fhe ballot was then taken for Quarter-AIaster Sergeant J . Alitchell , and he , with Conductor H . Hardy . and Air . S . Hutchings , were , in the course of the evening , initiated . Bros . Gardner , Rule ,

and Laughhn were then passed , and Bros . Popplcstone , Alurdock , and Hopper were then raised to the Sublime Degree . The whole of the working was exceptionally excellent . The lodge was then closed , and , after partaking of a neat little supper , the brethren re-assembled round the festive board , where the Alaster gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts in good style ; and as the fine ,

broadshouldered , and well-set up gunners stood around the table and " God blessed the Queen " they presented a sight any lodge might well be proud in showing . In proposing "The Provincial Grand Officers , " the W . AL said that their distinguished brother , Colonel King , P . P . G . J . W ., had promised to attend that night , but had been prevented by official duties . However , they had Bro . Weston present , perhaps one of the most energetic Alasons in the province , and with his name he would couple the

toast . Bro . Weston in reply , congratulated the lodge , not only upon its increasing strength , but also upon the excellent style in which the master carried out his work . They had seen him ( the W . AL ) go through the three degrees , and then afterwards initiated a brother who could not be present sooner . It would afford , he knew , a great deal of pleasure to the Grand Officers to know how admirably the

lodge was prospering . Bro . Welding then briefly proposed "The Health ol the W . AL , " and wished him a merry Christmas and long life . Bro . Holyman returned thanks , and said that at their last three meetings they had added sixteen new members to the roll of the lodge . This showed they were prospering , and nothing should be wanting on his part to keep up that prosperity . He then , in appropriate terms , presented Bro .

Weston with a handsome framed and mounted testimonial , received from the manager of the Girls' School , on his being a steward at the late festival . Bro . Weston took up £ 200 , and the 260 stewards who went up took altogether £ 11 , 145 4 S . iod . Bro . Weston , in returning thanks , expressed his intention to stand steward again next year for the same charity . The next toast was that of " The Past Alasters , " andin so doing thc VV . AI . congratulated the lodge upon the fact

that the order for Bro . Spinks to proceed to Devonport was cancelled , there was every prospect of him remaining in Woolwich tor some time to come . Bros . Welding and Spinks having returned thanks , the "Visitors" were honoured , and Bros . Widgery , Carter , and Taylor , returned thanks . "The Honorary Alembers " were the next toast , and the W . AI . in putting it spoke in flattering terms of the valuable

services rendered by them to the lodge . Bro . Penfold , in response , congratulated the lodge upon its prosperity , but did not wonder at it when he saw what excellent masters they had , and the harmony that prevailed in the lodge . Next to being a P . AL of the Pattison Lodge , he felt that the greatest honour that had been conferred on

him was his being elected as hon . member of the United Military Lodge . Bro . Price was proud of the distinction conferred upon him , and advocated an even closer union between the Pattison and "Military Lodges than at present . Bro . Jolly also briefly responded , and then " The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were of a most cordial character .

PONTYPRIDD . —Merlin Lodge ( No . 1578 ) . — At a meeting of this lodge held on the Gth November , thc VVorshipful Alaster , Bro . Richard Alale , on behalf of himself and Bro . Thomas Watkin Wayne Morgan , presented to the lodge a very massive and elegant loving cup , which bore the following inscription : " This loving cup was presented to the Merlin Lodge , No . 157 S , b y the Worshipful Master , Bro . Richard Alale and Bro . Thomas Watkin

Wayne Alorgan . Past Director of Ceremonies , in consummation of the known wish of the lamented and universally beloved Alatthew Wayne Alorgan , Past Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , who was one of the founders of the lodge and its second Worshipful Alaster . Obiit ad 3 . Id . Novem . 1 S 79 , nth November , 11 S 2 . " And on the obverse side the

following lines are engraved . I am the loving cup , then pass me round , And as you drink let heart to heart be bound : With firmest grip let all united be To consecrate afresh to Alasonry . Around me memories cluster sad and dear ,

Of him who erstwhile dwelt as Master here ; Then while you kiss my lips perfumed with wine , A silent tribute pay to Auld lang-syne . If to yourself you are but leal and true No sorrow ever will I bring to you . In making the presentation the W . AL paid an appropriate and affectionate tribute to the memory of VV . Bro . Matthew Wayne Alorgan , and concluded by calling upon VV . Bro . John Edwards Price , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W ., as thc

first Worshipful Alaster and one of the trustees of the lodge to take charge of the gift . VV . Bro . Price , in receiving the cup , spoke feelingly of the late W . Bro . AL VV . Alorgan , and of his innumerable virtues , which he said would be remembered long after the present members of the lodge had passed away , and by this graceful gift would be perpetuated among the brethren of the "Merlin lodge in distant generations . In

conclusion , VV . Bro . Price moved that the warmest thanks of the lodge be accorded to the W . AI . and to Bro . T . VV . W . Alorgan for the very handsome gift , which was carried amidst acclamation . There was a very large attendance of brethren , and at thc close of the lodge a banquet was served , at which the brethren drank " to the memory of our late Bro . Alatthew Wayne Alorgan " in solemn silence .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Alonday night there was a full meeting of the members of this lodge , including Bro . AI . Millington , W . AL ; J , Blenkin , S . VV . ; A . T . B . Turner , J . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . AL ; J . S . Cumberland , P . AL ; J . T . Seller , P . AL ; G . Balmford , P . M . and Treasurer ; T . Humphries , Sec . ; with several visitors . A ballot was taken for Bro . Al . M . Reynard , 1040 , as a joining member , after

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which Alessrs . Plenty and Elliott , previously elected , were initiated by the VV . AI . A discussion ensued as to a proposed alteration in the bye-laws , at the conclusion of which Bro . iVhytehead presented a series of books to the lodge library , for which a vote of thanks was passed . The names of three gentlemen were proposed as candidates

for Freemasonry , and the lodge was closed . At refreshment there was a most pleasurable gathering , enlivened as usual by a musical performance , the excellent programme containing the names of Bros . Wilkinson , Child , and Alennell . The principal loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 165 G ) . —This lodge met for the despatch of business a ** the White Hart Hotel , on the nth inst . Among those present were Bros , the Rev . F . J . C dc Crespigny . P . P . G . Chap . Aliddlesex ( in the chair ) ; T . C Walls , ' P . P . G . S . B . Aliddlesex , S . W . ; J . Featherstone , J . W . ; A . Niithall , Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . AL 1512 , Sec . ; R . VV . Forge , P . AL 1793 ; J . Piller , VV . AI . 1 793 J . D . ; Worthington

, , M . C ; F . L . Chandler , A . W . S . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler ; C Bonell , Drummond , Dare , Spooner , Madders , T . J . Smith , and others . The visitors were Bros . Godden , 975 , and C . J . Aloss , 1257 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Spooner , Aladders , and " T . I . Smith

were impressively passed to the Second Degree by the Secretary . Several letters of apology having been read , for non-ability to attend , from Bros . VV . Hammond , J . Hurst , and others , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , most genially and ably presided over by Bro . the Rev . C . de Cresjiigny . ' The usual toasts followed .

Bro . I . C Walls having responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . Ockenden , in a few happy sentences , proposed "The Health of the W . AL " This toast having been most warmly received by the brethren , the reverend Chairman acknowledged the compliment upon behalf of himself and the absent W . AL , Bro . Hurst . The pledge of "The Visitors" followed , coupled with the names of Bros . Godden and Aloss , who responded .

"The Officers" was replied to by Bro . Nuthall in a neat speech . The proceedings were brought to a conclusion bv thc W . AI . proposing in an elegant manner " The Prosperity of the Alasonic Charities . " This important toast was acknowledged by Bro . Featherstone , who has accepted a Stewardship to one of the Charity Festivals in 1 SS 3 . Thc entertainment was enlivened by' the vocal contributions of several of the brethren .

INSTRUCTION . MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 14 S 9 ) . A meeting was held on the nth inst ., at Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , when there were present Bros . Evans , W . AL ; Gray , S . VV . ; LeCren , J . VV . ; Clifford , Treas ., * VV . G . Heildreth , Hon . Sec ; Boyce , S . D . ; Alartin , I . G . ; Polak , Clifford , Upi ' ohn . Lorinrr . and L .

Franckel , W . AL 7 S 0 , who kindly acted as Preceptor , in the absence of Bro . Forss , a vote of thanks being passed to Bro . Frankel for so doing- . The lodge was opened in the First and Second , and resumed in the First Degrees . Bro . Hunt acted as candidate , and Ijie ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was then resumed in the Second ,

opened and closed in thc Third , and finally closed in thc Second Degrees . Bro . Lowiing was admitted a joining member , and Bro . Clifford , Treasurer , was elected a hon . member . Bro . Gray was elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and this brother having returned thanks , the lodge was adjourned .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 C 73 ) . —A meeting 0 f this lodge ot instruction was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Alansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , when Bro . Willis took the chair , supported by Bros . Hoskens , S . VV . ; Brown , J . VV . ; J . G . Langton , S . D . ; Alarshall , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; Tanqueray , acting Sec ; and Bros . Hasluck . Bue , Morris , Bishop , S . S . H .

Saunders , Herbage , and . Ward . Visitor : Bro . Arthur Whetham , iS . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , after which the lodge opened up to the Third Degree and resumed in thc First Degree , when Bro . Ward , acting as candidate , was duly initiated . After a " call off , " Bro . Alarshall worked the Fourth Section of the First Lecture , Bro . Bishop worked

the Seventh Section of the First Lecture , and Bro , Willis worked the Second Section of the First Lecture . The VV . AI . rose for the first time , and Bro . Hosken was unanimously elected W . AL for the 21 st inst . The W . AL rose for the second time , and Bro . Arthur Whetham , iS , was proposed , seconded , and elected a member of the lodge , following which the W . AL rose for the Third time , and the lodge was closed .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) —There was a very large attendance of members and visitors at the meeting of the above lod ge held on Tuesday the 5 th inst ., at Hornsey VVood Tavern , when Bro ! Icrry , the Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , rehearsed the ceremonies of consecration and installation . The chair was taken bv Brn . 'IVrrv , « u

appointed Bros . J . N Thompson , S . W . ; H . Hollis , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , J . W . ; R . V . Davies , D . of C ; Berry Sec - Bastable , S . D . ; Frampton , J . D . ; and Okies , I . G . ' ' The lodge having been opened , and the m ' inute ' s of the last meeting confirmed , Bro . Terry proceeded with the ceremony of consecration , and afterwards installed Bro I N . Thompson as VV . AI . The brethren , „ -,. „„ .,, ... „ ' .. ' , '

gratified with the very excellent manner in which Bro Ierry carried out the work uf the evening . A vote of thanks to Bro . Terry having been moved and carried unanimously , the lodge was closed . The musical arrangements were most efficiently carried oul by Bio . K . J . Hoare who acted as Organist , assisted by Bro . T . Tremere and ' other brethren .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 949 ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held on 1 uesday evening last at th ,. Prince Regent , Bro . Monk ' s Dulwich-road , East Brixton ! when Bro . li . Poore , W . AL , was supported by thc fol-