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that the W . M . would treat them during the year with some information respecting the Craft . Bro . Holmes , in proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " Bro . Tonkin , whose excellent working he was glad to bear witness to , said he so far accepted the doctor's challenge as to urge the brethren to read and study for themselves if they wished to know anything of Freemasonry .
He dwelt upon the interesting character of Masonic traditions , and mentioned an interesting article in this month ' s " Masonic Magazine , " by his learned friend W . J . Hughan , giving an account of the Melrose MS . of the year 1581 , containing references to the same traditions which " we were taught to believe in to-day . Many of these traditions had been impugned of late years , and it was
interesting to find that 300 years ago the Masons believed in St . Alban , and his connection with Masonry . The speaker alluded to the noble effort now being made to restore the west front of St . Alban ' s Abbey by the Freemasons , and stated that the Royal Princes were all interested he believed in the undertaking . He remarked on the pleasant news that their Grand Matter the Prince of Wales
had promised to come to Truro 10 lay the foundation stone of their new cathedral , and he trusted he ( the speaker ) might be pardoned if he expressed a hope that the Masons of Cornwall as a body woulel interest themselves by erecting some portion of the new edifice . Bro . Holmes urged the brethren , in conclusion , if they wished to know anything of the progress of Masonry , and the history and traditions of the Craft , to read such papers as the
Freemason , and " Masonic Magazine , " so that they might learn something of the science . Bro . Tonkin modestly replied to the toast of " The Installing Master . " Colonel Bake responded for " The Visitors , " and the other toasts having been suitably acknowledged , the Tyler ' s toast closed the official list , and the company separated . The room was too small for the banquet , and was much crowded , and it is hoped that on the occasion of the next annual meeting better accommodation may be found .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1050 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual meeting for the installation of Worshipful Master , ami celebration of St . John the Evangelist , on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms in the Athenamm , St . Lconardgatc , in this town . The brethren assembled at five o ' clock , anil the lodge was opened with the usual formalities by Bro . Hclme , W . M .,
who subsequently vacated the chair , and it was occupied by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., the Installing Officer , and by whom Bro . George Taylor , the W . M . elect , was duly installed , the ceremony being gone through most efficiently and impressively . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then chose and invested his officers for the I'ear as follows : Bros . N . W . Helme , I . P . M . ; James
Aldous , S . W . ; James Vince , J . W . j J . E . Hannah , Treas . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , Sec . ; Rev . W . T . Newbold , Chap . ; H . P . Robinson , S . D . ; J . Cults , J . D . ; H . W . Kershaw , I . G . ; and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . The officers were installed in their several chairs by Bro . Moore , the charge to the Wardens being delivered by Bro . Longman , and that to the brethren by Bro . John Hatch , P . M . 2 S 1 . The remaining business having been transacted , the
lodge was clostd with thefoimalitics of the Craft , and the brethren adjourcd to the County Hotel , where the installation banquet had been prepared . The provision made for the brethren was excellent and well served . The newlyinstalled Master—Bro . Taylor—presided , and was supported by the following brethren : Bros . N . W . Helme , I . P . M . ; Dr . Mooic , P . G . S . B . of E . ; E . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; John Hatch , P . M . ;
A . Sheriff , P . M . ; T . Atkinson , P . M . ; J . Fenton , P . M . ; W . T . Newbold , Chap . ; an * l others . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . " The Healthof the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Piince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " " The Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " were given from the chair , and received with the customary honours . The Chairman also gave
"The Health of the Pro . Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , D . G M ., and Officers of the Grand Lodge , " coupling therewith the name e , f Bre > . Di . Moore , who responded . Bro . Sheriff gave the toast of " Lord Stanley , D . G . M . of the Province , and other Provincial Grand Officers , " « hich was acknowledged by Bros . Simpson and Longman . The toast of the evening " The
Health of the Ntwly-lnstalled Worshipful Master , " was entrusted into the hands of Bro . Dr . Moore , who , in an appropriate speech , ably acquitted himself of the duty , the toast being received with the honours ol the Craft . Bro . Taylor acknowledged the compliment in a few pithy remarks , expressive of the honour conferrred upon him that day by the brethren , and of his endeavour to promote the
interests of the lodge . Bro . Helme proposed " The Health cf the Installing Officer , " to which Dr . Moore replied in fitting terms . Bro . Fenton proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " to which Brc , Helme responded , and he was followed by Bro . Dr . Moore , who gave " The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary . " The first-named officer was absent , and Bro . Longman acknowledged the toast in its dual comprehension . •' The Health of the Wardens "
came next in the order of sequence , and was acknowledged by Bros . Aldous and Vince . "The Junior Officers" was proposed by Bro . John Hatch , and responded to by those officers . Bro . Helme gave the toast of " The Visitors , " the compliment being acknowledged by Bros . Balmforth , P . M . ( Ashby delaZouch ) , John Hatch , T . Atkinstn , and E . Simpson . The Tyler ' s toast , which was proposed by Dr . Moore , brought the list to a close , and concluded a very pleasant anel enjoyable evening .
SHIRLEY . —Shirley Lodge ( No . 1112 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . John Parkinson , the S . W ., was duly installed in the chair by the Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of Hants and the Isleof Wight ,
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Bro . W . Hickman , a Past Master of the lodge . The new W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows : —Bros . C . Crew , S . W . and Treas . ( re-elected ); Capt . Brooks , J . W . ; J . T . Fletcher , Sec ; Mayoss , S . D . ;' J . D . Sharp , J . D . ; Rolfe , Org . ; Mortimer , I . G . ; Walker , P . M ., Dir .
of Cir . ; and Vare , Tyler . Thanks were tendered to the retiring Master for his services during the year , and to the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for his efficient rendering of the installation ceremony ; and the lodge separated after a series of propositions which gave excellent promise of the year proving a successful one .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Evangelist on the evening of the 7 th inst . by dining together at the Bear and Staff Hotel . Brc . E . Huntington provided most liberally for the brethren , and his efforts were thoroughly appreciated . The W . M . ( Bro . J . Ellershaw ) presided , and was ably
supported by his Wardens , Bros . W . Parker and H . Hartley . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and heartily received . Bro . W . King proposed " Tbe J ^ ealth of the W . M . ; " in doing so spoke highly of the uniform courtesy and the kindly disposition of Bro . Ellershaw , anel of his zeal in , and attention to , the obligations he had undertaken as W . M . of the lodge . Bro .
Ellershaw , in responding , thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they received the toast , and said no effort should be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . W . Stork proposed " The Health of the Senior and Junior Wardens . " Bro . W . Parker responded in a humorous speech , and was followed by Bro . Hartley . Other toasts followed .
DIDSBURY . —Architect Lodge ( No . 1375 ) . — The installation meeting and festival of St . John was held at the Didsbury Hotel , on Friday , the 2 nd inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . Samuel Ware ! , W . M . ; P . McLachlan , S . W . ; J . Bromley , J . W . ; W . H . Buckley , S . D . ; A . Collins , J . D . ; J . Mackic , Treas . ; R . Jeffrey , I . G . ; Henry Heap , Tyler ; Jas . Laidlaw , P . M . ; G . D .
Pochin , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . West Lane ; Geo . Whitehead , W . D . Holbrook , Alex . Harvey , A . P . Graves , Jas . Jackson , and John Bradshaw . Visitors : J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 1 C 3 , P . P . G . D . of C . East Lane . ; W . Harris Pike , 663 ; J . R . Kidel , 1459 ; Wm - Dodge , IOIIJ John Oswald , P . M . 1140 ; A . Wylie , Thos . Fallows , J . W . 1052 ; William Dumville , P . M . 1011 ; and R . R . Lisenden ,
317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 40 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The loelge was raised to the Second Degree , and Bro . Phillip McLachlan , the W . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . G . D . Pochin . The usual routine ha-ving been gone through , Bro . Pochin , in a most creditable manner , installed Bro . McLachlan in the chair
of K . S . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master then invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . J . G . Bromley , S . W . -, W . H . Buckley , J . W . ; H , Collins , S . D . ; J . R . Jeffrey , J . D . ; W . D . Holbrook , Secretary ; A . P . Graves , I . G . ; J . Mackie , Treasurer ( re-invested ) ; and Henry Heap , Tyler ( re-invested ) . Bro . Pochin then addressed the W . M ,, Wardens , and brethren ,
and concluded the ceremony in the usual manner . Votes of thanks were proposed by Bro . I larvey to Bro . Woodruff for his valuable services as Secretary , and by Bro . Laialaw to Bro . Mackie for his services as Treasurer , anel were carrieel unanimously . Both brethren returned their thanks . We may add that the popularity and high esteem in which Bro Mackie is held by the members
universally was made apparent when he came up to be invested with the collar and jewel of his office , by the hearty and spontaneous applause with which he was greeted . The balance-sheet was handed to each brother , and the Auditors' report of same taken and adopted . " Hearty
good wishes having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 45 . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John by a banquet , in the course of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close about 10 . 30 .
RHYL . —Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1674 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Town Hall . Present : Bros . W . H . Foulices , W . M . ; K . McEwen , J . W . ; H . A . Steer , Sec ; T . Coxhead , S . D . ; E . W . Keatinge , J . D . ; Wrigley , Organist ; E . Grocutt , D . C ; W . Hackforth , I . G . ; G . D . Burelett , Steward ; J . Bayliss , Tyler ; James Salmon , I . P . M ., P . M . 425 , 1477 ,
P . P . J . G . W . North Wales and Shropshire , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; A . E , Lloyd , Pratt , Clews , and E . LI . Williams . Visitors : Bros . R . D . Roberts , 721 ; and H . Ellis , 721 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solamn prayer . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Bramley , 279 , who was unanimously elected as a joining member , The lodge was opened on the square , and Bros . Clews and
Piatt being present , were tested as to their profi . ciency in the Second Degree , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the centre , and Bros . Clews and Pratt were readmitted and raised to the SubHme Degree of a Master Mason in a very impressive manner by the
W . M . The lodge was then worked back to the First Degree , and , nothing further offering , was closed in due form and perfect harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the Belvoir Hotel , where a very excellent banquet was served by Bro . Lawrancc in his usual liberal style of catering .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1780 ) . —The first regular lodge meeting held in the new Masonic Hall at Southampton was by the newly formeel Albeit Edward Lodge , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., on the occasion of the installation of its W . M . for the current year . Advantage was taken of the occasion to
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mark the labours of the Dep . Prov . Grand Master of th ; province in promoting the establishment of the lodge , an l presiding over it for its year , by a portrait in oil , which ha ; been hung on the walls of the lodge , and form * a most suitable addition to a number of other portrait-i similar in form and style , some of which have now becom . s Masonically historical , including Lord Montagu , W . M . ni
the defunct Lodge of Concord , three Provincial Grand Masters of Hampshire , and two Deputy Provincial Gran I Masters . The presentation of Bro . Hickman ' s portrait , . 1 three-quarter length in oil , was made by Bro . VV . W . K . Beach , the Provincial Grand Master , in the name of th . lodge , in a speech most appropriate to the occasion , full ' i f fraternal spirit and of marked regard for the presentee ; t- >
whose Masonic career and industry Bro . Beach bore kindly testimony , the portrait at the close ot his address being unveiled amidst the general and hearty plaudits of a very full lodge , embracing nearly twenty Past Masters in the Crak many of them wearing Provincial Grand Lodge clothing . Bro . Hickman having replied , Bro . Sir Frederick Perkins , M . P ., whose life-size oil portrait also hangs in the hall
, in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . Hickman with the jewel of a Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Joseph Stevens followed on behalf of the members initiated in the lodge during its first year ' s existence by presenting the retiring W . M . with a gold Past Master's jewel , the nn expected receipt of which he feelingly acknowledged . H : subsequently asked the acceptance by the lodge of a set oc
gavels for the use of the principal officers , which was received with thanks , it being next resolved that a vote of thanks tendered to him for his past year's services should be engrossed on vellum and presented to him , bearing special reference to the day ' s proceedings , to be retained by th _ Deputy Provincial Grand Master . The new Master , Bro .
Irvine Harle , having been duly installed according ti > ancient custom by his predecessor in the chair , appointed and invested the following as the officers of the lodge foe the year : Bros . James S . Pearce , S . W . ; W . Berry , J . W . ; S . S . Pearce , Treas . ; W . Grinyer , Sec . j George Grant , S . D . ; Algar , J . D . ; Goodwin , Org . ; Turner , I . G . ; Score / and J . Stevens , Stewards ; Biggs and Harrington , Tylers .
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MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . —The regular convocation of this well established chapter wrs held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Comps . J . C . Mason , M . E . Z . ; M . D . Lowenstark , H . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; and otheropened the chapter . The companions were then admitted . The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday , October
the 9 th , were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballot : was unanimous in favour of the admission of Comp . J . B . Shackleton as a joining member . Comp . F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E ., in his usual painstaking manner , installed Comp . A . J . Treton , J . The bye-laws were read . The elections were unanimous in favour of these companions being the officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Comps . M . D .
Lowenstark , as Z . ; A . J . Treton , H . ; J . B . Shackleton , J . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . Z ., Treas . ( re-elected ); F . Walters . P . Z ., S . E . ( re-elected for the sixteenth time ); B . Isaac .-, S . N . ; W . H . Goodall , P . Z . ; C . T . Speight , Janitor ( reelected ) . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted ti > Comp . J . C . Mason , M . E . Z ., for his services rendered ti > the chapter eluring his year of office . The bye-laws were
revised . Some candidates were proposed for exaltation , The chapter was closed . Banquet followed . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . There were present besides those named Comps . J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; VV Pennefather , and others . Visitors : Comps . Bourne , P . Z .: W . A . Simmons , 1275 ; C . G . Rushworth , 1503 ; T . VV Adams , 1623 ; and others .
HAMPTON COURT . — Burdett Chapter ( No . 1293 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Mitre Hotel on Saturday , the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . Levander , M . E . Z . ; D . W . Pearse , H . ; T . Massa , J . ; Maple , N . ; H . Phythian , E . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Sec , Treas . ; and other companion ; . Visitors : Comps . W . Dodd , P . Z ., Rushworth , and John Green , H . 975 . Comp . Levander installed Comp . Pears -.
into the chair of M . E . Z ., who then installed Comp . Mats 1 as H . Comp . Wm . Dodel afterwards installed Comp . Maple as J . The M . E . Z . then invested Comps . H . C . Levander as S . E ., and H . G . Buss as Treas . A handsome P . Z . jewel was then presented to Bro . II . C . Levander by-Bro . Pearse . The companions then aeljourned to the banquet table , where a sumptuous dinner awaited them , and which was well served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Sadler .
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YORK . —Ebor Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of thU flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Qucen '_ Hotel , on Thursday evening , the 8 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . G . Simpson , occupied the chair , and the following brethren amongst others were present : —Bros . J . S . Cumberland , S . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., as J . W . ; M . Millington , Conductor ; A . T . B . Turner , Sec ; T .
Humphries , I . G . ; P . Pearson , Tyler ; T . S . Bousfield , E . J . D Salis , and others . Bro . W . B . Dyson , of the Eboracuiu Lodge , 1611 , was balloted for , accepted , and admitted . Bro . Whytehead then presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . J . Morgan , 1611 , who has left York , a very valuable
and rare old line engraving of the Martyrdom of St . Lawrence , for which the hearty thanks of the lodge were voted . Bro . Whytehead then proposed , and Bro . Cumberlanu secondcel , as honorary members of the lodge , Bros , the : Rev . G . M . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . Eng ., and President of the Council of Side Degrees , anel Bro . A . M . Broadley ,
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that the W . M . would treat them during the year with some information respecting the Craft . Bro . Holmes , in proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " Bro . Tonkin , whose excellent working he was glad to bear witness to , said he so far accepted the doctor's challenge as to urge the brethren to read and study for themselves if they wished to know anything of Freemasonry .
He dwelt upon the interesting character of Masonic traditions , and mentioned an interesting article in this month ' s " Masonic Magazine , " by his learned friend W . J . Hughan , giving an account of the Melrose MS . of the year 1581 , containing references to the same traditions which " we were taught to believe in to-day . Many of these traditions had been impugned of late years , and it was
interesting to find that 300 years ago the Masons believed in St . Alban , and his connection with Masonry . The speaker alluded to the noble effort now being made to restore the west front of St . Alban ' s Abbey by the Freemasons , and stated that the Royal Princes were all interested he believed in the undertaking . He remarked on the pleasant news that their Grand Matter the Prince of Wales
had promised to come to Truro 10 lay the foundation stone of their new cathedral , and he trusted he ( the speaker ) might be pardoned if he expressed a hope that the Masons of Cornwall as a body woulel interest themselves by erecting some portion of the new edifice . Bro . Holmes urged the brethren , in conclusion , if they wished to know anything of the progress of Masonry , and the history and traditions of the Craft , to read such papers as the
Freemason , and " Masonic Magazine , " so that they might learn something of the science . Bro . Tonkin modestly replied to the toast of " The Installing Master . " Colonel Bake responded for " The Visitors , " and the other toasts having been suitably acknowledged , the Tyler ' s toast closed the official list , and the company separated . The room was too small for the banquet , and was much crowded , and it is hoped that on the occasion of the next annual meeting better accommodation may be found .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1050 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual meeting for the installation of Worshipful Master , ami celebration of St . John the Evangelist , on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms in the Athenamm , St . Lconardgatc , in this town . The brethren assembled at five o ' clock , anil the lodge was opened with the usual formalities by Bro . Hclme , W . M .,
who subsequently vacated the chair , and it was occupied by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., the Installing Officer , and by whom Bro . George Taylor , the W . M . elect , was duly installed , the ceremony being gone through most efficiently and impressively . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then chose and invested his officers for the I'ear as follows : Bros . N . W . Helme , I . P . M . ; James
Aldous , S . W . ; James Vince , J . W . j J . E . Hannah , Treas . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , Sec . ; Rev . W . T . Newbold , Chap . ; H . P . Robinson , S . D . ; J . Cults , J . D . ; H . W . Kershaw , I . G . ; and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . The officers were installed in their several chairs by Bro . Moore , the charge to the Wardens being delivered by Bro . Longman , and that to the brethren by Bro . John Hatch , P . M . 2 S 1 . The remaining business having been transacted , the
lodge was clostd with thefoimalitics of the Craft , and the brethren adjourcd to the County Hotel , where the installation banquet had been prepared . The provision made for the brethren was excellent and well served . The newlyinstalled Master—Bro . Taylor—presided , and was supported by the following brethren : Bros . N . W . Helme , I . P . M . ; Dr . Mooic , P . G . S . B . of E . ; E . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; John Hatch , P . M . ;
A . Sheriff , P . M . ; T . Atkinson , P . M . ; J . Fenton , P . M . ; W . T . Newbold , Chap . ; an * l others . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . " The Healthof the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Piince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " " The Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " were given from the chair , and received with the customary honours . The Chairman also gave
"The Health of the Pro . Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , D . G M ., and Officers of the Grand Lodge , " coupling therewith the name e , f Bre > . Di . Moore , who responded . Bro . Sheriff gave the toast of " Lord Stanley , D . G . M . of the Province , and other Provincial Grand Officers , " « hich was acknowledged by Bros . Simpson and Longman . The toast of the evening " The
Health of the Ntwly-lnstalled Worshipful Master , " was entrusted into the hands of Bro . Dr . Moore , who , in an appropriate speech , ably acquitted himself of the duty , the toast being received with the honours ol the Craft . Bro . Taylor acknowledged the compliment in a few pithy remarks , expressive of the honour conferrred upon him that day by the brethren , and of his endeavour to promote the
interests of the lodge . Bro . Helme proposed " The Health cf the Installing Officer , " to which Dr . Moore replied in fitting terms . Bro . Fenton proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " to which Brc , Helme responded , and he was followed by Bro . Dr . Moore , who gave " The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary . " The first-named officer was absent , and Bro . Longman acknowledged the toast in its dual comprehension . •' The Health of the Wardens "
came next in the order of sequence , and was acknowledged by Bros . Aldous and Vince . "The Junior Officers" was proposed by Bro . John Hatch , and responded to by those officers . Bro . Helme gave the toast of " The Visitors , " the compliment being acknowledged by Bros . Balmforth , P . M . ( Ashby delaZouch ) , John Hatch , T . Atkinstn , and E . Simpson . The Tyler ' s toast , which was proposed by Dr . Moore , brought the list to a close , and concluded a very pleasant anel enjoyable evening .
SHIRLEY . —Shirley Lodge ( No . 1112 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . John Parkinson , the S . W ., was duly installed in the chair by the Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of Hants and the Isleof Wight ,
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Bro . W . Hickman , a Past Master of the lodge . The new W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows : —Bros . C . Crew , S . W . and Treas . ( re-elected ); Capt . Brooks , J . W . ; J . T . Fletcher , Sec ; Mayoss , S . D . ;' J . D . Sharp , J . D . ; Rolfe , Org . ; Mortimer , I . G . ; Walker , P . M ., Dir .
of Cir . ; and Vare , Tyler . Thanks were tendered to the retiring Master for his services during the year , and to the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for his efficient rendering of the installation ceremony ; and the lodge separated after a series of propositions which gave excellent promise of the year proving a successful one .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Evangelist on the evening of the 7 th inst . by dining together at the Bear and Staff Hotel . Brc . E . Huntington provided most liberally for the brethren , and his efforts were thoroughly appreciated . The W . M . ( Bro . J . Ellershaw ) presided , and was ably
supported by his Wardens , Bros . W . Parker and H . Hartley . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and heartily received . Bro . W . King proposed " Tbe J ^ ealth of the W . M . ; " in doing so spoke highly of the uniform courtesy and the kindly disposition of Bro . Ellershaw , anel of his zeal in , and attention to , the obligations he had undertaken as W . M . of the lodge . Bro .
Ellershaw , in responding , thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they received the toast , and said no effort should be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . W . Stork proposed " The Health of the Senior and Junior Wardens . " Bro . W . Parker responded in a humorous speech , and was followed by Bro . Hartley . Other toasts followed .
DIDSBURY . —Architect Lodge ( No . 1375 ) . — The installation meeting and festival of St . John was held at the Didsbury Hotel , on Friday , the 2 nd inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . Samuel Ware ! , W . M . ; P . McLachlan , S . W . ; J . Bromley , J . W . ; W . H . Buckley , S . D . ; A . Collins , J . D . ; J . Mackic , Treas . ; R . Jeffrey , I . G . ; Henry Heap , Tyler ; Jas . Laidlaw , P . M . ; G . D .
Pochin , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . West Lane ; Geo . Whitehead , W . D . Holbrook , Alex . Harvey , A . P . Graves , Jas . Jackson , and John Bradshaw . Visitors : J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 1 C 3 , P . P . G . D . of C . East Lane . ; W . Harris Pike , 663 ; J . R . Kidel , 1459 ; Wm - Dodge , IOIIJ John Oswald , P . M . 1140 ; A . Wylie , Thos . Fallows , J . W . 1052 ; William Dumville , P . M . 1011 ; and R . R . Lisenden ,
317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 40 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The loelge was raised to the Second Degree , and Bro . Phillip McLachlan , the W . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . G . D . Pochin . The usual routine ha-ving been gone through , Bro . Pochin , in a most creditable manner , installed Bro . McLachlan in the chair
of K . S . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master then invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . J . G . Bromley , S . W . -, W . H . Buckley , J . W . ; H , Collins , S . D . ; J . R . Jeffrey , J . D . ; W . D . Holbrook , Secretary ; A . P . Graves , I . G . ; J . Mackie , Treasurer ( re-invested ) ; and Henry Heap , Tyler ( re-invested ) . Bro . Pochin then addressed the W . M ,, Wardens , and brethren ,
and concluded the ceremony in the usual manner . Votes of thanks were proposed by Bro . I larvey to Bro . Woodruff for his valuable services as Secretary , and by Bro . Laialaw to Bro . Mackie for his services as Treasurer , anel were carrieel unanimously . Both brethren returned their thanks . We may add that the popularity and high esteem in which Bro Mackie is held by the members
universally was made apparent when he came up to be invested with the collar and jewel of his office , by the hearty and spontaneous applause with which he was greeted . The balance-sheet was handed to each brother , and the Auditors' report of same taken and adopted . " Hearty
good wishes having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 45 . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John by a banquet , in the course of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close about 10 . 30 .
RHYL . —Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1674 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Town Hall . Present : Bros . W . H . Foulices , W . M . ; K . McEwen , J . W . ; H . A . Steer , Sec ; T . Coxhead , S . D . ; E . W . Keatinge , J . D . ; Wrigley , Organist ; E . Grocutt , D . C ; W . Hackforth , I . G . ; G . D . Burelett , Steward ; J . Bayliss , Tyler ; James Salmon , I . P . M ., P . M . 425 , 1477 ,
P . P . J . G . W . North Wales and Shropshire , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; A . E , Lloyd , Pratt , Clews , and E . LI . Williams . Visitors : Bros . R . D . Roberts , 721 ; and H . Ellis , 721 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solamn prayer . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Bramley , 279 , who was unanimously elected as a joining member , The lodge was opened on the square , and Bros . Clews and
Piatt being present , were tested as to their profi . ciency in the Second Degree , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the centre , and Bros . Clews and Pratt were readmitted and raised to the SubHme Degree of a Master Mason in a very impressive manner by the
W . M . The lodge was then worked back to the First Degree , and , nothing further offering , was closed in due form and perfect harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the Belvoir Hotel , where a very excellent banquet was served by Bro . Lawrancc in his usual liberal style of catering .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1780 ) . —The first regular lodge meeting held in the new Masonic Hall at Southampton was by the newly formeel Albeit Edward Lodge , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., on the occasion of the installation of its W . M . for the current year . Advantage was taken of the occasion to
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mark the labours of the Dep . Prov . Grand Master of th ; province in promoting the establishment of the lodge , an l presiding over it for its year , by a portrait in oil , which ha ; been hung on the walls of the lodge , and form * a most suitable addition to a number of other portrait-i similar in form and style , some of which have now becom . s Masonically historical , including Lord Montagu , W . M . ni
the defunct Lodge of Concord , three Provincial Grand Masters of Hampshire , and two Deputy Provincial Gran I Masters . The presentation of Bro . Hickman ' s portrait , . 1 three-quarter length in oil , was made by Bro . VV . W . K . Beach , the Provincial Grand Master , in the name of th . lodge , in a speech most appropriate to the occasion , full ' i f fraternal spirit and of marked regard for the presentee ; t- >
whose Masonic career and industry Bro . Beach bore kindly testimony , the portrait at the close ot his address being unveiled amidst the general and hearty plaudits of a very full lodge , embracing nearly twenty Past Masters in the Crak many of them wearing Provincial Grand Lodge clothing . Bro . Hickman having replied , Bro . Sir Frederick Perkins , M . P ., whose life-size oil portrait also hangs in the hall
, in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . Hickman with the jewel of a Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Joseph Stevens followed on behalf of the members initiated in the lodge during its first year ' s existence by presenting the retiring W . M . with a gold Past Master's jewel , the nn expected receipt of which he feelingly acknowledged . H : subsequently asked the acceptance by the lodge of a set oc
gavels for the use of the principal officers , which was received with thanks , it being next resolved that a vote of thanks tendered to him for his past year's services should be engrossed on vellum and presented to him , bearing special reference to the day ' s proceedings , to be retained by th _ Deputy Provincial Grand Master . The new Master , Bro .
Irvine Harle , having been duly installed according ti > ancient custom by his predecessor in the chair , appointed and invested the following as the officers of the lodge foe the year : Bros . James S . Pearce , S . W . ; W . Berry , J . W . ; S . S . Pearce , Treas . ; W . Grinyer , Sec . j George Grant , S . D . ; Algar , J . D . ; Goodwin , Org . ; Turner , I . G . ; Score / and J . Stevens , Stewards ; Biggs and Harrington , Tylers .
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Royal Arch .
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . —The regular convocation of this well established chapter wrs held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Comps . J . C . Mason , M . E . Z . ; M . D . Lowenstark , H . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; and otheropened the chapter . The companions were then admitted . The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday , October
the 9 th , were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballot : was unanimous in favour of the admission of Comp . J . B . Shackleton as a joining member . Comp . F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E ., in his usual painstaking manner , installed Comp . A . J . Treton , J . The bye-laws were read . The elections were unanimous in favour of these companions being the officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Comps . M . D .
Lowenstark , as Z . ; A . J . Treton , H . ; J . B . Shackleton , J . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . Z ., Treas . ( re-elected ); F . Walters . P . Z ., S . E . ( re-elected for the sixteenth time ); B . Isaac .-, S . N . ; W . H . Goodall , P . Z . ; C . T . Speight , Janitor ( reelected ) . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted ti > Comp . J . C . Mason , M . E . Z ., for his services rendered ti > the chapter eluring his year of office . The bye-laws were
revised . Some candidates were proposed for exaltation , The chapter was closed . Banquet followed . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . There were present besides those named Comps . J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; VV Pennefather , and others . Visitors : Comps . Bourne , P . Z .: W . A . Simmons , 1275 ; C . G . Rushworth , 1503 ; T . VV Adams , 1623 ; and others .
HAMPTON COURT . — Burdett Chapter ( No . 1293 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Mitre Hotel on Saturday , the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . Levander , M . E . Z . ; D . W . Pearse , H . ; T . Massa , J . ; Maple , N . ; H . Phythian , E . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Sec , Treas . ; and other companion ; . Visitors : Comps . W . Dodd , P . Z ., Rushworth , and John Green , H . 975 . Comp . Levander installed Comp . Pears -.
into the chair of M . E . Z ., who then installed Comp . Mats 1 as H . Comp . Wm . Dodel afterwards installed Comp . Maple as J . The M . E . Z . then invested Comps . H . C . Levander as S . E ., and H . G . Buss as Treas . A handsome P . Z . jewel was then presented to Bro . II . C . Levander by-Bro . Pearse . The companions then aeljourned to the banquet table , where a sumptuous dinner awaited them , and which was well served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Sadler .
Order Of St. Lawrence.
Order of St . Lawrence .
YORK . —Ebor Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of thU flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Qucen '_ Hotel , on Thursday evening , the 8 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . G . Simpson , occupied the chair , and the following brethren amongst others were present : —Bros . J . S . Cumberland , S . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., as J . W . ; M . Millington , Conductor ; A . T . B . Turner , Sec ; T .
Humphries , I . G . ; P . Pearson , Tyler ; T . S . Bousfield , E . J . D Salis , and others . Bro . W . B . Dyson , of the Eboracuiu Lodge , 1611 , was balloted for , accepted , and admitted . Bro . Whytehead then presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . J . Morgan , 1611 , who has left York , a very valuable
and rare old line engraving of the Martyrdom of St . Lawrence , for which the hearty thanks of the lodge were voted . Bro . Whytehead then proposed , and Bro . Cumberlanu secondcel , as honorary members of the lodge , Bros , the : Rev . G . M . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . Eng ., and President of the Council of Side Degrees , anel Bro . A . M . Broadley ,