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BATH . —Boy . il Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The regular " meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Half on Thursday , the ist inst ., when the following officers aud brethren were present : —Bros . P . Braham , W . M . ; F . Wilkinson , I . P . M . ; J . Rubic , acting S . W . -, W . Hunt , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; C . W . Radwny , Sec . ; J . W . Murlis , acting S . D . ; E . J . B . Mercer ,
] . D . ; T . Wilton , D . C . ; VV . 1 . Baldwin , Org . ; T . Ames , acting I . G . ; W . Peach , Steward ; Capt . Pari Floyd , P . M . ; -, T . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; F . ] . Brown , P . M . ; J . Clark , P . M . ; ) . Chivers . 'F . Willis , H . Leaker , and T . E . Wilton . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Dutton , P . M . 53 ; W . H . Dill , P . M . 906 ; Vi ' arner , 134 S ; and Cleme-Vs , -oj . The lodge was opened at 7 . 4 ; in the First Degree , and the minutes read and
confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Dr . H . Hopkins , S . W ., and R . R . Cater , S . D . The ballot was taken for Mr . John Gauler Wilton , which was successful , and the candidate was duly initiated into the mvstcrics of Freemasonry . Investiture of apron by the S . W . Bro . Mercer gave the working tools , and Bro . Moutrie the charge . The next business was the election
of W . M . for the ensuing year , and , on the ballot being taken , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , S . W ., was unanimously elected , and the brethren regretted his unavoidable absence . Bro . Ashley was again re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . M ., gave notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be granted to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for services rendered to the lodge . The lodge was closed at ten o ' clock p . m ., in perfect harmony and solemn
prayer . " YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist by dining together at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . H . Giitiforth , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . P . Bell , P . G . D . Eng ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; A . Buckle ,
l . l' . M . 2 ^ 6 ; 1 . Hanly , I . P . M . 291 ; ( I . C . ); T . J . Wilkinson , I . P . M . i 4 i 6 ; * T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; M . Rookc , S . W . ; J . S . Hymer , J . W . ; G . Kirby , Sec . ; and about twenty other officers and brethren . An excellent dinner was served up by Bro . J . Toes , to which ample justice was done . In replying to the toast of "The Grand Lodge of England , " the D . P . G . M . took a
retrospect of Masonry as it existed in York a century ago , when , three lodges were in existence , the Apollo , the Grand Lodge of All England , and the Union Loilge ( now the York Lodge ) , ami related many interesting particulars respectinj ; their working . He then touched upon the motion of Bro . Stevens in Grand Lodge , and expressed an opinion that it was calculated to 1 U 1 uood , and that a revision of
the ritual in many quarters was desirable . In replying to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Lodge of N . and E . Yorkshire , " Bro . Bell spoke of the progress of Masonry in the dis-trict , and hoped that he should meet m .-. ny of the brethren at Middlesborough on the 21 st inst .. when the Ferruin Lodge , No . 18 4 S , would be consecrated . Bro . J . Hanly ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) responded in a neat speech
to "The Army and Navy , " alluding to the hospitality which he had experienced from the Masons of York . " The Masonic Charities" were proposed by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., who alluded to the coming Benevolent festival , when the Earl of Zetland would preside , and expressed a hope that the province would be well represented . Bro . T . B . Whytehead proposed " The Visitors , " and spoke of
the hospitality of the lodges in York a century ago , as proved by the numbers of visitors recorded in their minute books . Me also said that he was thoroughly with Bro . Stevens in wishing to see a suppression of certain foolish excrescences which had grown upon the orthodox ritual in certain lodges , and he thought Bro . Stevens had adopted the most straightforward r ml common-sense plan of going
to the fountain head in the fust instance , and claiming the aid of the Grand Lodge in the matter . The toast list was soon afterwards concluded , when the brethren were regaled with songs , etc ., by lir . is . G Kirby , J . Todd , T . G . Hodgson , and others . Dining the progress of the banquet the silver loving cup of the lodge was handed round , and " Prosperity to the York Lodge , 236 , " was drank by the assembled brethren .
BLACKBURN . — Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 2611 ) . —A special meeting was held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the White Bull Hotel , Church-street . There were pri-sciit Bros . Edward Brooks , W . M . ; Samuel Lawton Buckley , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; James Heap , J . W . ; John Ti OOM , Treas . ; Thomas Parkinson , Sec . ; Wm . Fletcher , S . D . ' ; Joseph Pollard , J . D . ; W . H . Cunliffe , D . C ;
Nathaniel Jones , I . G . ; John Tomlinson , Steward ; John Shaw , Org . ; Wm . Croft , Tyler ; James Bertwistle , John W . Walsh , Allen Blenkhorn , Samuel Haworth , 345 ; William Pinder , 345 ; Thos . Ainsworth , 346 ; James Pye , 345 ; Franklin Thnmap , 345 ; William F . Townley , Jas . Aspinall , 34 ;; and R . W . Cattcrall , Past Masters ; J . D , Readtlt , Thos . Preston , William Blenkhorn , T . B .
Parker , W . Livesey , Arthur Longworth , William Woodhouse , J . N . Withers , Thos . Brarlshaw , 11 . Croasdale , Richard Uradshaw , Thomas Walley , Nicholas Gillett , Miles Aspinall , and David Schofield . Visitors : Bros . Peter Bradburn , 221 ; J . T . Hall , J . W . 1519 ; G . C . I largrcaves , S . W 369 : A . Briggs , J . W . 3 6 9 ; F . H . Vernon , 375 ; P . H . Walsh , 7 8 ; S . Collision * -, S . W . 345 ; R . C . P'illing , H .
PJatts , S . D . 343 ; John Leaver , S . W . 34 6 ; W . Lamb , J . W 34 6 ; and R . 11 . Cattcrall . The W . M . was then installed , tbe ceremony being p"if : rmeil by Bro . T . T . Mercer , P . M . Bro . John Troop , P . M ., invested the following officers with their jewels , and Bro . W . II . Cunliffe , P . M ., D . C , & c
gave the closing address in a very able manner -. —Bros , James Heap , S . W . ; W . Fletcher , J . W . ; W . Woodhouse , Treas . ; Thos . Parkinson , Sec . ; John Troop , P . M ., Almoner ; Joseph Pollard , S . D . ; Nath . Jones , J . D . ; Thos . Preston , S . S . ; H . Croasdale , J . S . ; J . Tomlinson , I . G . ; W . Croft , Tyler ; and Nicholas Gillett , Asst . Tyler . An Orpheus
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glee party , consisting of Bros . Thompson , Tomlinson , Cunliffe , Mercer , and Parkinson , enhanceil very much the pleasantnesi of the evening by rendering some well selected glees . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) - —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday ,
the ist inst . There were present Bros . J . R . lever , W . M . ; D . Donbavand , I . P . M . ; M . Vickers , S . W . ; W . Nicholl , J . W . j J . Church , Sec . ; J . Smethurst , P . M . Treas . ; J . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; Cuniilte , Org . ; J . Wilson , acting I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . EL . ; J . VV Edwards , G . D . Wenham , Gooden , Higginbottom , P . Holmes , and R . R . Lisenden , { Freemason ) . The lodge
was opened with prayer aud the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . G . D . Wenham , and Gooden being willing to take the Second Degree , were interrogated and afterwards withdrew . The lodge was raised to the Second Degree , anil Bros , Wenham and Gooden were severally passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by the W . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony
the lodge was lowered to the First Degree . Bro . J . Dawson proposed and Bro . Mark Vickers seconded , that a Past Mastei ' s jewel be presented tn the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . R . Lever , for his untiring efforts in promoting the welfare , of the lodge [ luring the past year . The motion was carried unanimously . The balance sheet was put into the hands
of each brother and gave universal satisfaction , showing a great improvement in the state of the lodge funds as compared with the one issued twelve months since , and the merit for the improvement undoubtedly is due to the W . M ., Bro . Lever , who has been untiring in his efforts to produce the present satisfactory result . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 12 . 15 .
GAINSBOROUGH . — Yarbnrough Lodge ( No . 422 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at ihe Masonic Hall . Prcsmt : Bros . J . Laughton , W . M . ; D . Swanston , S . W . ; J . R . Elliott , J . W . ; Kirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Liversidge , Sec . ; Wheeldon , S . D . ; Nutt ( pro tern . ) , J . D . ; Purvis , I . G . ; Baines and Wright , Stwds . ; Box , Tyler ; Moxon , P . M . ; Burwell , P . M . ; Hewlett , P . M . ;
Housham , P . M . ; Goodman , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Farmer , I . P . M . ; Forrest , Beaumont , Wright , Willows , Travis , Dixon , Hewitt , and Lindley . Visitors : Robbs , P . M . 12 S > ; and Wray , 1482 . The lodge was opened at 3 . 45 in the First Drgrcc . The minutes of the last regular lodge anel lodge of emergency were read and confirmed . The lodge wa
Bro . Swanston , was dulv presented by Bro . Moxon , P . M . ; the ancient charges being read by the Secretary . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the Boarel of Installed Masters declared open , and Bro . Swanston duly placed in the chair of K . S ., by Bros . Goodman , P . M .. and Moxon , P . M . The brethren being admitted , the W . M . was saluted in the east , west , and south . He then
invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Rev . J . R . Elliott , S . W . ; Liversidge , J . W . j Kirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Wheeldon , Sec ; Johnson , S . D . ; Hewitt , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; Robinson , Org . ; Moxon , P . M ., D . C . ; Baines anel Beaumont , Stewarels ; and Box , Tyler . After some business of minor importance , and the usual proclamations , the lodge was closed generally .
The brethren then adjourned to Bro . Oldham ' s , White Hart Hotel , who had provided a sulendid banquet , served in first-rate style . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , that of "The W . M . of the Yarborough Lodge" being very highly honoured , the proceedings of the evening being enlivened by some good singing by Bros . Wright , Green , Howlctt , and Laughton , the Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close .
. NEWBURY .-Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( Nn . 574 ) . — Ihe installation of Bro . Stephen Knig ht as W . M . of the above lodge took place on Friday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at the Temperance Hotel . After the ceremony , which was performed by Bro . G . M . Knight , P . M ., the newly-installed W . M . appointed and installed his officers for the ensuing year as follows * . Bros . Dr . F . H .
Lyon , S . W . ; Walter Wilson , J . W . ; W . J . Westrope , Treas . ; F . H . Marychurch , Sec ; W . T . Toms , S . D . ; E . P . Plenty , jun ., J . D . ; G . J . Cosborn , D . C ; P . Glover , Org . ; Cnldicutt , I . G . ; W . Balding , S . S . ; E . Jones , J . S . ; and H . Dodd , Tyler . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . S . G . Hunt ) was then addressed by Bro . W . Knight , win , in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . Hunt with a
handsome gold and enamelled Past Master s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . S . G . Hunt , P . M ., by the officers and brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , in recognition of his services to the lodge , and for his hearty support of the Masonic Charities . " Bro . Hunt suitably ackowledged the presentation , and the lodge was closed in due form . In the
evening the installation banquet was served by Bro . Hamlen in first-class style at the Queen ' s Hotel . The room had been suitably decorated by Bro . Boyer with a number of Masonic designs . The tables were adorned with choice plants and flowers . The W . M . ( Bro . Stephen Kui-jlit ) presided , and the company included Bros . James B . Stone ( Mayor ) , T . J . Pulley , P . M . ( Prov . Grand Secretary of the
Berks and Oxon Province of Mark Masons ) ; Barron Fielder , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; 1 Iopwood , P . M . ; Handel , P . M . ; Brindlev , Burns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Bance , P . P . G . J . D . ; Raveno ' r , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Knight , P . M . ; Hunt , I . P . M . ; VV . Wilson , IV . J . Westrope , F . H . Marychurch , W . T . Toms , E . P . Plenty , G . J . Cosburn , W . Coldicutt , W .
Balding , E . Jones , W . H . Belcher , W . Knight , Tegg , O'Farrell , W . Graham , Mees , Hamlcn , Dodd , and others . The W . M . announced that he had received letters of apology for non-attendance from several distinguished Masons , including Lord Carnarvon , Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., and Archdeacon Cust . The toasts which usually
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take preceelencc at Masonic festivals were suitably proposed by the W . M . and duly honoured , Bro . B . Fielder , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., responding on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " The I . P . M ., Bro . S . G . Hunt , proposed " The Health of the Newly-Installed Worshipful Master , " as a real good , true , and trusted Mason . Bro . S . Knight was , he < aid , a Mason who knew his duties thoroughly ,
and would perform them with efficiency . The W . M . returned thanks in an able speech , assuring the brethren that during the coming year , as in the past , he would do his utmost to promote the interests of the Lodge of Hope , and of Masonry generally . "The Health of the I . P . M . " was then drunk , and Bro . Hunt responded . Bro . Bance , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " for whom
the Mayor , anel Bros . Pulley , Hopwood , Handel , and Brindley returned thanks . Bro . W . Knight gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " and the W . M . replied . To the toast of "The Past Masters" Bro . Burns responded . The remaining toasts included " The Installing Master , Bro . G . M . Knight , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " the Tyler's toast , « c .
NEW MILLS . —Peveril of tho Peak Lodge ( No . 6 54 ) . — The festival t > f St . John the Evangelist and installation meeting took place on the 18 th ult ., at the Crown Hotel . There : Were present Bros . J . H- J ackson , P . G . S . B , W . M . ; Jas . Whitehead , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); John W . Wyatt , J . W . ; Jos . Johnson , Sec ; Geo . Walker , S . D . ; John Hawthorn , J . D . ; John Taylor , Org . ; John
Pollitt , I . G . ; Thomas Hil . bert , Tyler ; C . Slack , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; H . Barber , P . M ; S . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; S . Whitehead , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Barrowby , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; P . Bramwell , P . M . ; Saml . Hall , John Fielding , Joseph Wyatt , S . Fairall , G . Middietoii , Jos . Lingard , Jos . Walton , Wm . Broadhurst , J oseph Piatt , Wm . Pott , John E . Bennett , W . Chalterton ,
John T . Wyatt , Jas . Turner , Jos . Barber , Jas . Downs , B . Arnficld , Thos . O . Arnfield , T . E . Jones , and John Blower . Visitors : Bros . E . C . Milligan , P . M . 1235 , P . P . J . G . D . ; P . L . Gros , W . M . 1235 ; Wm . Boughen , " S . W . 12 : 55 ; J . Bettle , P . M . 884 ; D . A . Davis , W . M . 625 , J . W . 1798 ; T . Wyatt , 33 6 ; Jos . Walker , J . B . Boycott , 1235 ; Rev . R . Ricketts , Cunningham , and J . Hallam , 62 s . " The lodge
was opened at six o'clock p . m ., anel the minutes of the previous meeting read anel confirmed , after which the W . M . elect was presented , and , the usual preliminaries having been gone through , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , Bro . J . II . J ackson , who also invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing vear : —Bros . John Wm . Wyatt , S . W . ;
Geo . Walker , J . W . ; John Fielding , Treas . ; John Pollitt , Sec . ; John Hawthorn , S . D . ; T . E . Jones , J . D . ; John Taylor , Org . ; Jos . Johnson , I . G . ; and Jcs . Hibbert , Tyler . The Installing Master then addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and concluded the ceremony with solemn grayer . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace anil
harmony . The brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Saxton , and the style in which it was served , the quality of the viands , anil general completeness , reflected the greatest credit upon him , and would fairly have vied with the accommodation
offered at any large town . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , anel will long be looked back upon with delight by those who were fortunate enough to be present . The brethren separated about eleven o ' clock .
FOWEY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on Monday , the 5 th inst . The only business was the installation of Bro . Christopher Sladc , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , consisting of Bros . Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . C . ; W . Tonkin , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; F . B .
Williams , P . G . S . B . ; A . P . Davis , W . M . ; W . N . Abbott , P . M . ; J . Stevens , N . H . Lamb , P . M . ; and Rundte , W . M . 1151 , Bro . Slade was duly obligated , anel inducted into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Tonkin with his customary ability , ' [ 'he W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . A . P . Davis , I . P . M . ; A . Luke , S . W . ; T . Walton ,
J . W . ; Rev . R . Harper , Chap . ; H . W . Durant , Treas . ; W . Tonkin , Sec ; T . Richareis , S . D . ; G . Varco , J . D . ; W . Phillips , I . G . ; T . Beale , Tyler ; Mark Terrill and J . W . Davies , Stewards ; and C . K . Stevens , D . C . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . C , in feeling terms , thankeel the brethren for their kind letter of condeilcnce and sympathy sent to him on the occasion of the late fatal accident at
Par , which eleprived him of his granelson , the heir presumptive to the Treffry estates . On the motion of . the reverend brother , a grant of £ ; was made to a brother in distress . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , held at the Commercial Hotel , at which about forty sat down , including Bros . C . Slade , W . M . ; the Rev . Dr . Treffry , Rev . R . Harper , Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R ., and P . P . G . D . C .
Suffolk ; J . Rundle , W . M . 1151 ; Col . Bake , Mayor of Bodmin , and others . A good old English repast was provided by mine host , T . Richareis , and ample justice was done to the viands . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . resigned the gavel into the hands of Bro . Emra Holmes , who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dr . Treffry proposed " The Newly-Installed W . M ., " and complained that Bro . Emra Holmes had proposed the
toasts so briefly , and had not given them a dissertation on Masonry , as he had expected . He said that brother had presented him with a copy of Bro . Kenning ' s " Cyclopedia of Masonry , " and he hael been greatly interested with what he had read therein . The doctor then proceeded at length to expatiate on the old mysteries and their connection with Freemasonry , the Temple Legend and Dionysian architects , and concluded , an eloquent speech by hoping
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BATH . —Boy . il Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The regular " meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Half on Thursday , the ist inst ., when the following officers aud brethren were present : —Bros . P . Braham , W . M . ; F . Wilkinson , I . P . M . ; J . Rubic , acting S . W . -, W . Hunt , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; C . W . Radwny , Sec . ; J . W . Murlis , acting S . D . ; E . J . B . Mercer ,
] . D . ; T . Wilton , D . C . ; VV . 1 . Baldwin , Org . ; T . Ames , acting I . G . ; W . Peach , Steward ; Capt . Pari Floyd , P . M . ; -, T . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; F . ] . Brown , P . M . ; J . Clark , P . M . ; ) . Chivers . 'F . Willis , H . Leaker , and T . E . Wilton . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Dutton , P . M . 53 ; W . H . Dill , P . M . 906 ; Vi ' arner , 134 S ; and Cleme-Vs , -oj . The lodge was opened at 7 . 4 ; in the First Degree , and the minutes read and
confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Dr . H . Hopkins , S . W ., and R . R . Cater , S . D . The ballot was taken for Mr . John Gauler Wilton , which was successful , and the candidate was duly initiated into the mvstcrics of Freemasonry . Investiture of apron by the S . W . Bro . Mercer gave the working tools , and Bro . Moutrie the charge . The next business was the election
of W . M . for the ensuing year , and , on the ballot being taken , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , S . W ., was unanimously elected , and the brethren regretted his unavoidable absence . Bro . Ashley was again re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . M ., gave notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be granted to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for services rendered to the lodge . The lodge was closed at ten o ' clock p . m ., in perfect harmony and solemn
prayer . " YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist by dining together at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . H . Giitiforth , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . P . Bell , P . G . D . Eng ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; A . Buckle ,
l . l' . M . 2 ^ 6 ; 1 . Hanly , I . P . M . 291 ; ( I . C . ); T . J . Wilkinson , I . P . M . i 4 i 6 ; * T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; M . Rookc , S . W . ; J . S . Hymer , J . W . ; G . Kirby , Sec . ; and about twenty other officers and brethren . An excellent dinner was served up by Bro . J . Toes , to which ample justice was done . In replying to the toast of "The Grand Lodge of England , " the D . P . G . M . took a
retrospect of Masonry as it existed in York a century ago , when , three lodges were in existence , the Apollo , the Grand Lodge of All England , and the Union Loilge ( now the York Lodge ) , ami related many interesting particulars respectinj ; their working . He then touched upon the motion of Bro . Stevens in Grand Lodge , and expressed an opinion that it was calculated to 1 U 1 uood , and that a revision of
the ritual in many quarters was desirable . In replying to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Lodge of N . and E . Yorkshire , " Bro . Bell spoke of the progress of Masonry in the dis-trict , and hoped that he should meet m .-. ny of the brethren at Middlesborough on the 21 st inst .. when the Ferruin Lodge , No . 18 4 S , would be consecrated . Bro . J . Hanly ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) responded in a neat speech
to "The Army and Navy , " alluding to the hospitality which he had experienced from the Masons of York . " The Masonic Charities" were proposed by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., who alluded to the coming Benevolent festival , when the Earl of Zetland would preside , and expressed a hope that the province would be well represented . Bro . T . B . Whytehead proposed " The Visitors , " and spoke of
the hospitality of the lodges in York a century ago , as proved by the numbers of visitors recorded in their minute books . Me also said that he was thoroughly with Bro . Stevens in wishing to see a suppression of certain foolish excrescences which had grown upon the orthodox ritual in certain lodges , and he thought Bro . Stevens had adopted the most straightforward r ml common-sense plan of going
to the fountain head in the fust instance , and claiming the aid of the Grand Lodge in the matter . The toast list was soon afterwards concluded , when the brethren were regaled with songs , etc ., by lir . is . G Kirby , J . Todd , T . G . Hodgson , and others . Dining the progress of the banquet the silver loving cup of the lodge was handed round , and " Prosperity to the York Lodge , 236 , " was drank by the assembled brethren .
BLACKBURN . — Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 2611 ) . —A special meeting was held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the White Bull Hotel , Church-street . There were pri-sciit Bros . Edward Brooks , W . M . ; Samuel Lawton Buckley , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; James Heap , J . W . ; John Ti OOM , Treas . ; Thomas Parkinson , Sec . ; Wm . Fletcher , S . D . ' ; Joseph Pollard , J . D . ; W . H . Cunliffe , D . C ;
Nathaniel Jones , I . G . ; John Tomlinson , Steward ; John Shaw , Org . ; Wm . Croft , Tyler ; James Bertwistle , John W . Walsh , Allen Blenkhorn , Samuel Haworth , 345 ; William Pinder , 345 ; Thos . Ainsworth , 346 ; James Pye , 345 ; Franklin Thnmap , 345 ; William F . Townley , Jas . Aspinall , 34 ;; and R . W . Cattcrall , Past Masters ; J . D , Readtlt , Thos . Preston , William Blenkhorn , T . B .
Parker , W . Livesey , Arthur Longworth , William Woodhouse , J . N . Withers , Thos . Brarlshaw , 11 . Croasdale , Richard Uradshaw , Thomas Walley , Nicholas Gillett , Miles Aspinall , and David Schofield . Visitors : Bros . Peter Bradburn , 221 ; J . T . Hall , J . W . 1519 ; G . C . I largrcaves , S . W 369 : A . Briggs , J . W . 3 6 9 ; F . H . Vernon , 375 ; P . H . Walsh , 7 8 ; S . Collision * -, S . W . 345 ; R . C . P'illing , H .
PJatts , S . D . 343 ; John Leaver , S . W . 34 6 ; W . Lamb , J . W 34 6 ; and R . 11 . Cattcrall . The W . M . was then installed , tbe ceremony being p"if : rmeil by Bro . T . T . Mercer , P . M . Bro . John Troop , P . M ., invested the following officers with their jewels , and Bro . W . II . Cunliffe , P . M ., D . C , & c
gave the closing address in a very able manner -. —Bros , James Heap , S . W . ; W . Fletcher , J . W . ; W . Woodhouse , Treas . ; Thos . Parkinson , Sec . ; John Troop , P . M ., Almoner ; Joseph Pollard , S . D . ; Nath . Jones , J . D . ; Thos . Preston , S . S . ; H . Croasdale , J . S . ; J . Tomlinson , I . G . ; W . Croft , Tyler ; and Nicholas Gillett , Asst . Tyler . An Orpheus
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glee party , consisting of Bros . Thompson , Tomlinson , Cunliffe , Mercer , and Parkinson , enhanceil very much the pleasantnesi of the evening by rendering some well selected glees . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) - —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday ,
the ist inst . There were present Bros . J . R . lever , W . M . ; D . Donbavand , I . P . M . ; M . Vickers , S . W . ; W . Nicholl , J . W . j J . Church , Sec . ; J . Smethurst , P . M . Treas . ; J . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; Cuniilte , Org . ; J . Wilson , acting I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . EL . ; J . VV Edwards , G . D . Wenham , Gooden , Higginbottom , P . Holmes , and R . R . Lisenden , { Freemason ) . The lodge
was opened with prayer aud the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . G . D . Wenham , and Gooden being willing to take the Second Degree , were interrogated and afterwards withdrew . The lodge was raised to the Second Degree , anil Bros , Wenham and Gooden were severally passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by the W . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony
the lodge was lowered to the First Degree . Bro . J . Dawson proposed and Bro . Mark Vickers seconded , that a Past Mastei ' s jewel be presented tn the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . R . Lever , for his untiring efforts in promoting the welfare , of the lodge [ luring the past year . The motion was carried unanimously . The balance sheet was put into the hands
of each brother and gave universal satisfaction , showing a great improvement in the state of the lodge funds as compared with the one issued twelve months since , and the merit for the improvement undoubtedly is due to the W . M ., Bro . Lever , who has been untiring in his efforts to produce the present satisfactory result . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 12 . 15 .
GAINSBOROUGH . — Yarbnrough Lodge ( No . 422 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at ihe Masonic Hall . Prcsmt : Bros . J . Laughton , W . M . ; D . Swanston , S . W . ; J . R . Elliott , J . W . ; Kirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Liversidge , Sec . ; Wheeldon , S . D . ; Nutt ( pro tern . ) , J . D . ; Purvis , I . G . ; Baines and Wright , Stwds . ; Box , Tyler ; Moxon , P . M . ; Burwell , P . M . ; Hewlett , P . M . ;
Housham , P . M . ; Goodman , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Farmer , I . P . M . ; Forrest , Beaumont , Wright , Willows , Travis , Dixon , Hewitt , and Lindley . Visitors : Robbs , P . M . 12 S > ; and Wray , 1482 . The lodge was opened at 3 . 45 in the First Drgrcc . The minutes of the last regular lodge anel lodge of emergency were read and confirmed . The lodge wa
Bro . Swanston , was dulv presented by Bro . Moxon , P . M . ; the ancient charges being read by the Secretary . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the Boarel of Installed Masters declared open , and Bro . Swanston duly placed in the chair of K . S ., by Bros . Goodman , P . M .. and Moxon , P . M . The brethren being admitted , the W . M . was saluted in the east , west , and south . He then
invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Rev . J . R . Elliott , S . W . ; Liversidge , J . W . j Kirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Wheeldon , Sec ; Johnson , S . D . ; Hewitt , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; Robinson , Org . ; Moxon , P . M ., D . C . ; Baines anel Beaumont , Stewarels ; and Box , Tyler . After some business of minor importance , and the usual proclamations , the lodge was closed generally .
The brethren then adjourned to Bro . Oldham ' s , White Hart Hotel , who had provided a sulendid banquet , served in first-rate style . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , that of "The W . M . of the Yarborough Lodge" being very highly honoured , the proceedings of the evening being enlivened by some good singing by Bros . Wright , Green , Howlctt , and Laughton , the Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close .
. NEWBURY .-Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( Nn . 574 ) . — Ihe installation of Bro . Stephen Knig ht as W . M . of the above lodge took place on Friday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at the Temperance Hotel . After the ceremony , which was performed by Bro . G . M . Knight , P . M ., the newly-installed W . M . appointed and installed his officers for the ensuing year as follows * . Bros . Dr . F . H .
Lyon , S . W . ; Walter Wilson , J . W . ; W . J . Westrope , Treas . ; F . H . Marychurch , Sec ; W . T . Toms , S . D . ; E . P . Plenty , jun ., J . D . ; G . J . Cosborn , D . C ; P . Glover , Org . ; Cnldicutt , I . G . ; W . Balding , S . S . ; E . Jones , J . S . ; and H . Dodd , Tyler . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . S . G . Hunt ) was then addressed by Bro . W . Knight , win , in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . Hunt with a
handsome gold and enamelled Past Master s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . S . G . Hunt , P . M ., by the officers and brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , in recognition of his services to the lodge , and for his hearty support of the Masonic Charities . " Bro . Hunt suitably ackowledged the presentation , and the lodge was closed in due form . In the
evening the installation banquet was served by Bro . Hamlen in first-class style at the Queen ' s Hotel . The room had been suitably decorated by Bro . Boyer with a number of Masonic designs . The tables were adorned with choice plants and flowers . The W . M . ( Bro . Stephen Kui-jlit ) presided , and the company included Bros . James B . Stone ( Mayor ) , T . J . Pulley , P . M . ( Prov . Grand Secretary of the
Berks and Oxon Province of Mark Masons ) ; Barron Fielder , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; 1 Iopwood , P . M . ; Handel , P . M . ; Brindlev , Burns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Bance , P . P . G . J . D . ; Raveno ' r , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Knight , P . M . ; Hunt , I . P . M . ; VV . Wilson , IV . J . Westrope , F . H . Marychurch , W . T . Toms , E . P . Plenty , G . J . Cosburn , W . Coldicutt , W .
Balding , E . Jones , W . H . Belcher , W . Knight , Tegg , O'Farrell , W . Graham , Mees , Hamlcn , Dodd , and others . The W . M . announced that he had received letters of apology for non-attendance from several distinguished Masons , including Lord Carnarvon , Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., and Archdeacon Cust . The toasts which usually
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take preceelencc at Masonic festivals were suitably proposed by the W . M . and duly honoured , Bro . B . Fielder , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., responding on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " The I . P . M ., Bro . S . G . Hunt , proposed " The Health of the Newly-Installed Worshipful Master , " as a real good , true , and trusted Mason . Bro . S . Knight was , he < aid , a Mason who knew his duties thoroughly ,
and would perform them with efficiency . The W . M . returned thanks in an able speech , assuring the brethren that during the coming year , as in the past , he would do his utmost to promote the interests of the Lodge of Hope , and of Masonry generally . "The Health of the I . P . M . " was then drunk , and Bro . Hunt responded . Bro . Bance , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " for whom
the Mayor , anel Bros . Pulley , Hopwood , Handel , and Brindley returned thanks . Bro . W . Knight gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " and the W . M . replied . To the toast of "The Past Masters" Bro . Burns responded . The remaining toasts included " The Installing Master , Bro . G . M . Knight , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " the Tyler's toast , « c .
NEW MILLS . —Peveril of tho Peak Lodge ( No . 6 54 ) . — The festival t > f St . John the Evangelist and installation meeting took place on the 18 th ult ., at the Crown Hotel . There : Were present Bros . J . H- J ackson , P . G . S . B , W . M . ; Jas . Whitehead , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); John W . Wyatt , J . W . ; Jos . Johnson , Sec ; Geo . Walker , S . D . ; John Hawthorn , J . D . ; John Taylor , Org . ; John
Pollitt , I . G . ; Thomas Hil . bert , Tyler ; C . Slack , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; H . Barber , P . M ; S . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; S . Whitehead , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Barrowby , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; J . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; P . Bramwell , P . M . ; Saml . Hall , John Fielding , Joseph Wyatt , S . Fairall , G . Middietoii , Jos . Lingard , Jos . Walton , Wm . Broadhurst , J oseph Piatt , Wm . Pott , John E . Bennett , W . Chalterton ,
John T . Wyatt , Jas . Turner , Jos . Barber , Jas . Downs , B . Arnficld , Thos . O . Arnfield , T . E . Jones , and John Blower . Visitors : Bros . E . C . Milligan , P . M . 1235 , P . P . J . G . D . ; P . L . Gros , W . M . 1235 ; Wm . Boughen , " S . W . 12 : 55 ; J . Bettle , P . M . 884 ; D . A . Davis , W . M . 625 , J . W . 1798 ; T . Wyatt , 33 6 ; Jos . Walker , J . B . Boycott , 1235 ; Rev . R . Ricketts , Cunningham , and J . Hallam , 62 s . " The lodge
was opened at six o'clock p . m ., anel the minutes of the previous meeting read anel confirmed , after which the W . M . elect was presented , and , the usual preliminaries having been gone through , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , Bro . J . II . J ackson , who also invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing vear : —Bros . John Wm . Wyatt , S . W . ;
Geo . Walker , J . W . ; John Fielding , Treas . ; John Pollitt , Sec . ; John Hawthorn , S . D . ; T . E . Jones , J . D . ; John Taylor , Org . ; Jos . Johnson , I . G . ; and Jcs . Hibbert , Tyler . The Installing Master then addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and concluded the ceremony with solemn grayer . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace anil
harmony . The brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Saxton , and the style in which it was served , the quality of the viands , anil general completeness , reflected the greatest credit upon him , and would fairly have vied with the accommodation
offered at any large town . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , anel will long be looked back upon with delight by those who were fortunate enough to be present . The brethren separated about eleven o ' clock .
FOWEY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on Monday , the 5 th inst . The only business was the installation of Bro . Christopher Sladc , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , consisting of Bros . Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . C . ; W . Tonkin , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; F . B .
Williams , P . G . S . B . ; A . P . Davis , W . M . ; W . N . Abbott , P . M . ; J . Stevens , N . H . Lamb , P . M . ; and Rundte , W . M . 1151 , Bro . Slade was duly obligated , anel inducted into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Tonkin with his customary ability , ' [ 'he W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . A . P . Davis , I . P . M . ; A . Luke , S . W . ; T . Walton ,
J . W . ; Rev . R . Harper , Chap . ; H . W . Durant , Treas . ; W . Tonkin , Sec ; T . Richareis , S . D . ; G . Varco , J . D . ; W . Phillips , I . G . ; T . Beale , Tyler ; Mark Terrill and J . W . Davies , Stewards ; and C . K . Stevens , D . C . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . C , in feeling terms , thankeel the brethren for their kind letter of condeilcnce and sympathy sent to him on the occasion of the late fatal accident at
Par , which eleprived him of his granelson , the heir presumptive to the Treffry estates . On the motion of . the reverend brother , a grant of £ ; was made to a brother in distress . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , held at the Commercial Hotel , at which about forty sat down , including Bros . C . Slade , W . M . ; the Rev . Dr . Treffry , Rev . R . Harper , Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R ., and P . P . G . D . C .
Suffolk ; J . Rundle , W . M . 1151 ; Col . Bake , Mayor of Bodmin , and others . A good old English repast was provided by mine host , T . Richareis , and ample justice was done to the viands . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . resigned the gavel into the hands of Bro . Emra Holmes , who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dr . Treffry proposed " The Newly-Installed W . M ., " and complained that Bro . Emra Holmes had proposed the
toasts so briefly , and had not given them a dissertation on Masonry , as he had expected . He said that brother had presented him with a copy of Bro . Kenning ' s " Cyclopedia of Masonry , " and he hael been greatly interested with what he had read therein . The doctor then proceeded at length to expatiate on the old mysteries and their connection with Freemasonry , the Temple Legend and Dionysian architects , and concluded , an eloquent speech by hoping