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dolence ' was passed to the widow of the late Bro . Charles Davis , whose decease is deeply regretted by the members of the lodge . The lodge having been closed , the brethren retired to refreshment .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The brethren of this old lodge met on the 12 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . Bro . J . Pierce , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . E . VV Hennah , l . P . M . ; VV . H . Russell , S . W . ; Plowman , J . W . ; G . F . Wood , Sec . ; T . H . Hallett , S . D . ; CrossthwaiteI . D . ; T . Hallett , Org . ; T . Markwick , l . G . ;

, W . Leslie , Tyler ; Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 40 and 1 S 20 ; Charles Duke , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 40 , W . M . 11 S 4 ; C M . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . E . F . Cave-Brownc-Cave , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; F . Rossitcr , P . M . j J . Dorman , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Hurst , P . M . 33 S , P . P . G . D . Herefordshire ; George Gaze , E . Bradnam , F . Duke , J . Bray , G . Roddis , H . Gloyns , A .

Gush , C . Hallett , H . k ' nowles , VV . Allen , T . H . Case , J . Foord , Wm . Gaiter , 11 G 0 ; Henry . Kimm , 11 S 4 ( Freemason ) , and others . The death of the late lamented Bro . George Wellerd , P . M ., P P . G . D . of C . and for 34 years Treasurer , had cast a gloom over the lodge , which was draped in mourning , the officers and brethren appearing in evening dress , craped

on arm and apron . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Allen and Case presenting themselves as candidates for raising , were examined according to ancient customs , and gave abundant proof of the further progress they had made in the science , receiving their due reward from the W . M . Bro . Pierce worked the Degree in a most

impressive manner , and vvas ably assisted by his officers and Past Masters , so that the candidates were enabled to follow and appreciate all the beauties of this splendid ceremony . Bro . Thomas Trollope , P . P . G . S . W . ( in the absence of Bro . T . H . Cole , P . M . ) , brought forward his motion " That the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds and placed upon the list of Bro . Charles Dilke ,

P . P . G . J . D ., represprcsenting the Derwent as Steward at the forthcoming festival on the 2 Sth inst . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . " Bro . T . Trollope in a concise and well directed speech impressed all the brethren to give what they could , however small , so as to enlarge the Steward ' s list , and particularly referred to Bro . Hayter , who had been suffering for several years from severe illness and domestic afflictions . It was also proposed by

Bro . Trollope and that notice be given , that a sum of ten guineas be voted from the Edward ' s Charity Fund for the same object . Seconded by Bro . the Rev . E . I ' . Cave-Browne-Cave , P . P . G . Chap ., who then according to notice that he had previously given , eloquentl y addressed the brethren on the grief the lodge vvas suffering in the demise of their late respected Bro . Wellerd , and proposed that a vote of condolence be forwarded to the widow and family . Several communications having been read the lodge vvas duly closed .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . , 6 ) .-iThe installation of Bro . Joseph Senior took place and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-street , on VVednesday , the 31 st ult . We have on a previous occasion referred to the continued prosperity of this lodge , its admirable working , and true Masonic hnsnitalitv . and we have now great pleasure in recording

its charitable acts . During the past year the lodge has given £ 42 to the "Boys' Preparatory School Building Fund , " and also subscribed the annual amount of £ 2 2 s . to the three London Institutions respectively , also £ 5 to the East Lancashire Systematic Educational Benevolent Institution and 10 guineas to the Manchester and Salford Rovs' and Girls' Refuges . The lodge disposes annually of a

total of 427 votes for the Masonic Institutions , all but 16 being in perpetuity , and for which the sum of £ 1149 . ' ° . has been given , and this amount is exclusive of various donations that have been given to the Manchester Infirmary , the National Lifeboat Institution , Hospital Sunday Fund , Commercial Travellers' Schools , & c „ and it is therefore obvious that this , figuratively speaking , grand lodge has

acted nobly towards the cause of charity and set a praiseworthy example for others in the province to follow . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . J . M . Sinclair , W . M . ; Joseph Senior , S . VV . ; J . Siddeley , JAVi ; J . E . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; John Studd , Sec ; Benj . Williams , S . D . ; VV . D . Waddcll , J . D . ; I . VV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Win . Livesey , l . G . ;

loseph VVildgoose , P . G . J . D . ; W . Robinson , P . M . ; H . " 11 . VVarburton , P . M . ; Henry Wallcy , P . M . ; A . Nield , P . M . ; G . F . East , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; R . Nield , P . M . ; I . Kidson Taylor , E . Wood , Walter Stott , J . B . Sumner , Thos . Nowcll , VV . T . Dunn , R . L . McMillan , VV . G . Watson , W . D . Holbrook , Matthew Owen , J . H . Beckett , Geo . Lowcnthall , G . H . Deakin , Max Isaacs , D . D . Macpherson ,

J . P . Bedson , Arthur Scott , W . M . Lee , j . Clcmney , A . Williams , and A . L . Dunevin . Visitors : Bros . Clement R . N . Besvvicke-Royds , G . Deacon Eng ., P . P . G . S . W . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; E . Simpson , P . M . 1357 , P . P . G . D . Cheshire ; Alfred Turner , P . M ., Treas . 1055 ; J . B . Stansfield , 1134 ; J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . ; G . A . Yates , W . M . 093 ; Frank A . Huet , P . M . 1009 ; J . Laid-ClarKe

law , P . M . 1375 ; VVm . VVildgoose , 941 ; U . , G- > 5 ; Robt . Hunter , P . M . ioSSj Wm . Gray , 999 and uSs ; F . Congden , 999 ; B . S . Marshall , yyy and 1 G 33 ; lohn West , P . M . 1055 ' , U . M . Kapagori , P . M . 11 S 0 ; J . Godbert , 1009 ; Geo . Smedley , P . M . G 33 ; I . H . Glendinning P . M . 1055 ; VVm . Pearson , G 57 : l ' rank Wibberley , S VV . mi ; William Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; and R . R .

Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was then opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries the installation ceremony vvas proceeded with , Bro . Joseph VVildgoose , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., officiating as Installing Master , with his well known ability . The W . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Senior , was with all due

rite and ceremony installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and duly proclaimed and saluted as such , after which he appointed his ollicers who were invested by Bro . George F . East as follows : Bros . VVm . Siddeley , S . W . ; Benjamin Williams , J . W . ; J . E . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; J . kidson Taylor , Sec ; W . D . Waddell , S . D . ; W . Livesey , J . D . ; John Studd , l . G . ; } . P . Bedson , Org . ; J . W- P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Dir . of Cers . ; D . D . Macpherson , J . B . Sumner , G . B . Kershaw , Philip Caspar , A . H . Scott . W . M . Lee , Stewards ; and J . Sly , lyler .

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Bro . G . F . East , P . M ., delivered the three addresses in a masterly manner and concluded the ceremony with prayer . On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . J . M . Sinclair , Bro . J . W . P . Salmon , P . M ., was again appointed as Charity representative of the lodge . It vvas also resolved that a soiree in connection with the lodge be held on the 2 nd of March . After hearty good wishes had been expressed by the

numerous visitors the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . We had almost omitted to state that the Board of Installed Masters numbered 37 . The brethren , numbering & S , afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John at a banquet which was admirably served under the able superintendence of Bro . Phillips , who generalised the staff of waiters with precision and skill . When the banquet vvas finished the toast list was proceeded

with . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " * ' H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., Bro . Albert Edward Prince of Wales , H . R . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " supplementing each toast with a few appropriate remarks . Bro . Wm . Siddeley , S . W ., proposed "The Health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand

Master , " after which Bro . J . M . Sinclair , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Earl of Lathom " and in the course of his remarks alluded to the illness of the noble Earl , and trusted he might soon be permitted to resume those active Masonic duties for which he was renowned . Innroposing " The Health of the R . VV . P . G . M ., Col . Lc Gendre N . Starkie , " the W . M . said they were all so well acquainted with the satisfactory manner in which Col .

Starkie fulfilled the duties of his high office that to comment at any length upon them would be like painting the lily , he would therefore content himself by calling upon the brethren to drink his health . The invitation was warmly responded to by the brethren . After which the Worshipful Master proposed "The Healths of the V . W . Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . George Mellor , and the rest of the Present and Past Provincial Grand

Officers , " which vvas also cordially responded to . In reply to the toast Bro . J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas ., said he felt great pleasure in being present with them that day , and witnessing the installation ceremony which had been so ably performed by Bros . Wildgoose and East , who were however always proficient in any ceremony they had to perform . Bro . Lees concluded by expressing his sincere thanks for the invitation he had received .

Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . Sec , also replying to the toast , said he could say nothing but in commendation of the working he had witnessed , or of the efforts which the lodge bad made from time to time in the cause of charity , and there vvas consequently nothing but commendation due . Bro . Chadwick concluding said that whenever he spoke abroad of a pattern for good working and an example for charity , he always mentioned the Integrity Lodge ,

and he wished it in all sincerity every success . Bro . George F . East in proposing " The Health of the W . M . " said he experienced very great pleasure in so doing because he felt no W . M . ever more worthily occupied that position than Bro . Senior , who had by his genial disposition and kindly manner endeared himself to all who knew him , either in or out of the lodge , and in so zealously fulfilling his Masonic duties had done all a

brother could do . Bro . East continuing said the brethren had all heard how nicely their W . M . had sang the beautiful song a short time ago , and many of them like himself were aware how ably Bro . Senior had contributed to the harmony of the lodge ever since he became a member of it . Bro . East went on to say that he felt sure the Past Masters of the lodge would do all in their power to support and assist Bro . Senior in his position , and that the officers would

unite together with the same object , and he felt convinced their VV . M . would be second to none who had preceded him , and none would have done their duty more satisfacfactorily . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , after which Bro . J . W . P . Salmon sang " Here ' s to his health in a song . " Bro . Senior in reply said he rose to thank the brethren very heartily indeed for the warm manner in which they

had responded to the toast of his health . He was thoroughly sensitive of the important duties attached to the office of VV . M ., but he assured them he had the interest of 1 G 3 at heart , and with the assistance of the P . M . ' s and the officers he would do his utmost to make himself vyorthy of his position , and cultivate that good feeling which he believed existed amongst them all , thereby illustrating that beautiful passage of the ritual which says " My hand given

to Master Mason shall be a sure pledge of brotherhood . " Bro . Senior in conclusion , said he trusted they would all try to live up to Masonry , and he hoped that at the expiration of his year of office it might be said of him that be had been a better man than any of his predecessors . Bro . loseph Wildgoose , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., in proposing " The Healths of the Visiting Brethren " said he could assure them they were heartily welcome and that the

members of the lodge vverc at all times pleased to sec visitors . Bros . Richd . Timperley , P . G . S . D . ; Edward Simpson , P . P . G . D . Cheshire ; and D . M . Kapagore , P . M . 1189 , Bombay , responded . In proposing "The Health of the l . P . M . ( Bro . J . M . Sinclair ) , and the P . Ms , of the lodge , " the Worshiptul Master said , in reference to the I . P . M ., no brother had worked more diligently for the lodge than Bro . Sinclair ,

whose working during his year of omce left nothing to be desired and pleased all who witnessed it . The VV . M . continning , said it had been all along Bro . Sinclair ' s ambition to have the right men in the lodge whom none would be ashamed of meeting outside . With regard to the P . Ms , they were all good and tried men , and the ajipearance of ten P . Ms , round the table that evening testified to the great interest they had taken in the lodge . In conclusion ,

Bro . Senior called upon the brethren to cordially respond to the toast . Bro . J . M . Sinclair in reply said although his reign was over it vvas a great satisfaction for him to know that before his sun had gone down a substantial sum had been given to charity of nearly £ 90 , and although he had now become one of the upper house he did not intend to remain inactive ,

but should in conjunction with the other Past Masters render the W . M . all the assistance he could . On behalf of the Past Masters he begged to thank the brethren for drinking their healths . "The Masonic Charities" were ably commented ujion by Bro . J . VV . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . C , who reminded the brethren that strenuous efforts must be made between the

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present time and next June , when the Boys' Festival would take place , towards subscribing a large sum to that Grand Institution , and informed the brethren that the success which had hitherto attended the election of a boy from the Province of East Lancashire would in future be greatly impeded unless a large sum was raised , which would require the individual efforts of every brother .

Bro . Joseph Wildgoose responded to the toast . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , and one of the largest and most successful meetings we ever attended was brought to a close . During the evening some excellent songs and recitations vverc given by Bros . J . E . and B . Williams , J . Senior , J . D . Smith , and J . H . Greenwood .

DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 10 S 5 ) . —A very distinguished gathering took place at the Masonic Hall , on VVednesday , the 7 th inst , the occasion being the anniversary of the above lodge and the installation of its VV . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge vvas opened by

Bro . Manton , the retiring Master , when Bro . W . Butterfield , S . W ., was presented by Bro . Moore , P . P . G . R ., and Bro . Russell . P . G . J . D .. for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . Manton , assisted by Bros . Moore and Russell , in a most efficient and impressive manner .

'I he newly installed master invested his officers as follows : Bros . Hart , S . W . ; Popplewell , J . W . ; Russell , P . M ., Treasurer ; Wallis , P . M ., Sec ; Carr , S . D . ; Richardson , J . D . ; Eelfield , W . M . S 02 , D . of C ; Dodd , Org . ; J . H . Clarke , l . G . ; Wright and Stone , Stewards ; and Bro . VV . Stone , Tyler . The W . M . afterwards presented to Bro . Manton on behalf of the lodge a beautiful Past Master's jewel in recognition of his able services to the

lodge as W . M . during the past year . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room where a repast vvas provided in excellent style by Bro . Popplewell , J . W . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The toast of the evening , ' [ The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by the S . W . in a very able speech , and received bv the

brethren with great enthusiasm . Bro . Butterfield is known to a very large Masonic circle . As Preceptor of the lodge of instruction he is highly esteemed for his correct working , and he is , no doubt , destined to hold a prominent position in the Craft Next perhaps in importance vvas the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge . " The W . M . vvas complimented on the

selection of his officers and it vvas confidently anticipated that the chair of the lodge would not lack a suitable occupant for some time to come . The great number of visitors from the other lodges in the town and neighbourhood and also from a distance was highly complimentary to Bro . Butterfield , and also evinced the good fellowship that exists between the Hartington and sister lodges .

Our space is too limited to give the names of all those present , and it is a difficult matter to make a selection from such a large assembly of Masons of high rank . However we give a few names : Bros . Cox , Marsden , Naylor , and Smith , P . P . S . GAVs . ; Orrall , Prov . G . Chap . ; Moore and Ward , P . P . G . Rs . ; Whittaker , P . G . R . ; Frazer , P . P . G . S . D . ; Russell , P . G . J . D . ; Taylor , P . P . G . D . of C ;

Wallis , P . G . D . of C ; Cooper , P . P . G . P . ; anda large number of other past and present officers of Provincial Grand Lodge ; Radway , P . M . 41 , P . P . G . S . W . Somerset ; Wharton , Curtis , Turner , Payne , Arnold , Marlowe , and a number of other visiting brethren from a distance , as well as the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , officers , and brethren from the other lodges in the town .

MANCHESTER . — Strangways Lodge ( No . 1219 ) . —The annual meeting for the installation of the W . M . elect took place on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Empire Hotel , Moreton-strcet , Strangways . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . Schofield , W . M . ; H . Metcalf , S . W . ; C Hargreaves , J . W . ; W . VV . Dawson , l . P . M . ; J . Andrew , P . M . ; W . T .

Schoheld , r- . ivi . ; K . Leech , P . M . ; VV . Brandon , P . M . ; Appleby , Sec ; Rogers , P . M ., Treas . ; Willis , S . D . ; Kelly , J . D . ; Russell , l . G . ; T . D . Lewin , W . Peel , S . T . Renshaw , E . Johnson , F . Lever , G . Plant , W . Walls , H . R . Slatter , R . Aniscow , T . VV . Whittle , R . Acomb , E . Everleigh , VV . Williams , A . H . Batty , E . Smithard , E . Holbrook , and R . Hughes . Visitors .- Bros . R . J . Stanford , S . W . 1077 ; J . Walkden , W . M . 1534 ; R . Barlow ,

S . VV . 1147 ; VV . Johnson , Sec . 1335 ; E . Seddon , 17 S ; J . Davies , P . M . | i 147 ; J . W . Abbott , P . M . 1030 and 1 459 ; T . W . Roberts , VV . M . 227 ; J . Bury , P . M . 325 ; VV . Perkins , 139 S ; N . Dumville , P . M . 152 and 322 : F . A . Huet , P . M . GyG and 1009 , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire ; R . Caldwell , P . M . ; J . Openshaw , 1077 ; T . Lever , 1077 ; and I . Burgess , P . M . IIGI .

The lodge was opened in due form and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the balance sheet , which presented a very satisfactory result of the year's working , vvas commented upon by the Auditors and adopted . The installation ceremony was then commenced , Bro . W . W . Dawson , P . M ., being the Installing Master , assisted by Bros . VV . T . Schofield , P . M . ; Wm . Brandon

, P . M . ; and Chas . J . Schofield , VV . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Henry Metcalt , after being presented to the Installing Master wasvvith due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted in the customary manner . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the year , and they were severally invested and addressed bv

Uros . VV . 1 . bchoheld , P . M . ; Wm . Brandon , P . M . ; and Robt . Caldwell , as follows : Bros . Chas . Hargreaves , S . W . ; Wm . Appleby , J . W . ; VV . T . Schofield , P . M ., iTP ' Oy- W- Uawson , P . M ., Sec ; T . D . Lewin , S . D . ; S . T . Renshaw , J . D . ; H . R . Slatter , l . G . ; Wm . Brandon , D . C . and Org . ; Lever , Williams , and Eveleigh , Stewards .

The address to the W . M . vvas given by Bro . Chas . J . Schofield , l . P . M . ; to the Wardens by Bro . Brandon , P . M . ; and the one to the brethren by Bro . W . T . Schofield , P . M . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting brethren the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony .

The brethren and visitors then celebrated the Fcslival of St . John by partaking of a banquet provided for the occasion , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to ; also the usual toasts to "The W . M ., " "The I . P . M ., " "The Masonic Charities , " Sic , all of which met with a hearty and cordial reception . At intervals during the evening a glee party , consisting of