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Bro . E . Terry for coming amongst them . The pleasure f doing this was enhanced by the fact that the presence „ f Grand Officers in their lodge was , like angels' visits , few and far between . ^ Bro . E . Terry thanked ' the W . AI . an ( J brethren for their kind invitation and the opportunity of seeing' their work . He had played many parts , but he that of

had never yet played an angel . He hoped 01 another ncrasinn to be able to parlake of the kind hrsp - tality which they had offered , but which duty on this occasion prevented . Bro . Kashmiri Mull , of Downing College ( Sutlej Lodge , No . 1442 ) , was elected a joining member ; Mr . Wm . Treadway was initiated , and Mr . T . T . Aloyes , a son of the late D . P . G . M ., was balloted for arid elected .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this most successful lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Didsburv Hotel . The lodge was opened by Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., P . G . D . C . W . AL , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The business on the summons was very heavy . The ballot was

taken for Mr . C . L . Paine , and , proving favourable , he was initiated by the VV . AI . There were two passings , the ceremonies being performed respectively by the W . M . and Bro . F . Stretch , I . P . M . Then followed three raisings , the ceremonies being performed by Bros . Stretch , I . P . M . ; C E . Towell , P . M . ; and G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org ., respectively . The officers of the lodge are to be highly

complimented upon their excellence of working , more especially we would mention the name of Bro . F . Thomas , S . D ., who conducted the candidates in a most commendable manner . Bro . J . M . Veal , J . W ., delivered the charge in the First Decree in a most impressive manner , and Bros . A . K . Boothroyd , S . W ., presented the working tools in each Degree most effectively .

At the close of the long but pleasant meeting , " Hearty good v : ishes " were expressed by the numerous provincial and other visitors , and the lodge was closed . The following were present : Bros . G . A . Alyers , P . AL , P . G . D-C , W . M . ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . W . ; J . Al . Veal , J . W . ; J . Walker , Sec . ; F . Thomas , S . D . ; Jos . Ward , J . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org ., D . C ; Jas . Sharpies . I . G . ; G . Metralf , F . Stretch , I . P . M . j Clare

E . Towell , P . AI . ; E . H . Baldwin , A . R . Brett , C . Boddy , H . Shuter , F . J . Brundrett . H . A . Kay , J . Rudd , J . H . Nortis , P . Murray , E . W . Rowsell , J . Wrwstencrolt , F . ) . Passmore , John Aloore , J . Smith , W . VV . Wilkinson , A . Roberts , F . Alorgan ( who acted as I . G . in a most able manner ) , A . VV . Voung , J . Laurisch , C . Parr , and C . L . Paine . Visitors : Bros . W . T . Cotsworth , P . AL , P . P . G . S . ; W . R . Blunscn , I . P . AI . 1045 ; and Thomas Whalley . HAMPTON COURT .

Bushey Park Lodge ( No . 2381 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held attheGreyhnund Hotel on Saturday , Ihe ioth inst . Bro . A . Blenkarn , W . AL , was supported by Bros . G . VV . Castle , S . VV . j H . Hooper , P . AL , J . W . j J . D . E . Tarr , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j Geo . R . Langley , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., Sec . j W . W . Lee , I . P . AI . ; C . Fruen , P . AL , S . D . ; S . H . Latham , J . D . j I . G . Galbrairh ,

l . G . ; J . J . Newland , D . C . j C R . Cutler , Stwd . j VV . T . H . Mayer , P . AL ; Howard H . Room , Prov . G . Sec . ; A . VV . Fawkes , \ . VV . Stevens , ] . Joel , E . | . W . Scott , H . J . Syrett . E . F . Will . ams , J . F . ' Potter , E . Martin , and G . Davis . Visitors : Bros . D . D . Alercer , P . G . P . ; E . Skipper , 239 G ; E . H . Alead , 2396 ; G . C Alopsey , 22 ( U . S . A . ); J . Ellinger , W . M . 2222 ; and F . Swinford Org . 2272 .

Lodge was opened , and Messrs . E . Alartin and G . Davis , having been unanimously approved by ballot , were impressively initiated by the W . AL , the ancient charge being delivered by the I . P . M . Correspondence was read , and the lodge was closed . After an excellent repast , the usual toasts were honoured . ^ Bro . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P .. replying for "The Grand

Officers , " said that whilst they had such men as the Earl of Lathom and the Earl of Alount Edgumbe , Freemasonry must maintain its high position . The Grand Officers not onl y tried to promote Freemasonry in general by giving up a large amount of time , but they also gave a large amount of their substance to assist in maintaining the different Institutions in connection with the Fraternity . They were

recompensed by the kind reception g iven the toast , which snowed that their efforts were appreciated . ¦ . n 0- Howard H . Room , Prov . G . Sec , in response for i he Prov . Grand Officers , " . said the Prov . Grand Alaster , Lord George Hamilton , wrote lo him , and asked him for eelinite information about the lodges . Since then the rov . Grand Master ' s engagements had been so numerous , and

he had not been able to fulfil the desire of his heart , ™ t as soon as the opportunity occurred he would take great Pleasure in coming amongst them . Speaking personally , one of his great privileges was to respond for that toast . Hrst because he knew he was the mouth-piece of an excellent body of Masons , and , secondly , because it was Just as well for one to know what he was talking about . He ,, ne ! v th ? merits ofthe Prov . Grand Officers , and would ask , -----. » - v . ¦ . ¦(« , run vjianu V » II , < . IJ , alio nvmu aoi *

m " , . f , 'hren to look round the Bushey Park Lodge for a j . illustration of them . He should like to say how much Pleasure it had given him to be present . He took a great Merest in that 'edge , it being the only one consecrated since ¦ e took the office of Prov . Grand Secretary , and he hoped ll „ e a Krcat deal t 0 do wi * ! t in the future . .., „ ) va sure it was in good hands , and all the brethren _ orKed together with the love and harmonv which should

f ™ >' characterise Freemasons . He wished to thank them and exi : ellent way "" which they supported the Charities . Urn e , specia " y for the support given his esteemed friend L-lerC 8 y ' who nad acted so efficiently as Secretary in UD . II 1 W in the Prince , and for enabling him to go their l ! - i med from h ! s ovvn lod - , n thanking them for uii ;^ . „ reception ,, he complimented the W . AL and H A" ih eir adm'rable working . "to . A . Blenkarn . W . M .. in rpsnnnsr- tn th * tnasl nf his

, lo *' f ' P ™ P ° f d by the I . P . M ., said that whatever he had brntKn 1 ? V Re nad been done simply out of Alasonic and v ! L y lee ,, nff- Their new lodge soon learnt to " toddle , " tlieir f " falr ' y walking , and he thanked them all for I'rethren ' t ^ that meeting . He wished to thank the 'he-Girl > « L . upport K ' him in his Stewardship for ' 0 sa . i h 1 r at the cominK Festival . Hc was pleased was onl ahead y received So guineas , although there inemWiT bro'her ' s name on his list who was not a he would thc , Se . He had no doubt that by Alay next in the . u , . m ete a three-hgure list , as his twopiedecessors ctiair-Bros . Langley and Lee-had done .

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"The Initiates and "The Treasurer and Secretary " were given , after which " The Visitors " received a cordial welcome from the W . AL , which was duly acknowledged . The Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening , during which Bro . F . Swinford presided at the piano with his usual ability .

HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . 1001 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . J . A . Macnab , W . M . ; VV . Davey , S . W . ; A . B . Booty , l . W . ; VV . P . Hell , Sec . ; G . Thompson , P . AL , Treas . ; A . 1 . Spinks , S . D . ; VV . H .

Turner , I . G . ; R . G . Howson , P . AL , Chap . ; J . Wood and C . C . Trim , Stwds . ; W . Child , Tyler ; H . Bungay , Asst Tyler ; F . D . Gass . D . C . ; T . A . Marsh , P . M . ; VV . T . Alarshall , P . M . ; Max Blume , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Coxon , A . W . Lowe , W . Towers , W . AL 30 G , and VV . E . Turner , S . D . 110 S . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . W . P . Lawrence , 673 , as a joining member , which proved

unanimous . A ballot was then taken for Mr . W . T . Goodwill , which also proved unanimous , after which he was admitted to the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , the ceremony being rendered by the W . M . in a most admirable manner , ably assisted by Bro . Davey , S . W ., who gave the working tools , and Bro . Booty , J . W ., the charge in the First Degree . " Hearty good wishes" havingbeen expressed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

LEEDS . Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 304 ) . —The year 1 S 94 is the centenary year of this lodge , and the installation of Bro . George Austin Suddick as Worshipful Alaster of the lodge took place on Wednesday , the 31 st ult . At the Board of Installed Masters there were present 45 Masters , Past Alasters , and members of Grand and Provincial Grand

Lodge—the largest number ever assembled in the city of Leeds on a similar occasion . The D . P . G . AL , Bro . Henry Smith , P . G . D . of Eng . ; Bro . Bateman Fox , Chairman of the Charity Committee ; Bro . VV . F . Smithson ; Bro . VV . O . Clough , M . P . ; Bro . Thos . Woods , P . AI . 44 S ; and other influential brethren attended the installation . The Festival of St . John the Evangalist was afterwards celebrated , when 110 brethren and their guests attended .

The menu card , containing portraits of all the officers of the lodge , were very mi'ch admired . The portraits were from negatives taken for the purpose by the S . W ., Bro . Geo . Hainsworth , who although an amateur , evilently produces work equal to any professional . The services of a glee party specially engaged from Halifax added much to the harmony and enjoyment of the evening .

LIVERPOOL . Merchants Lodge ( No . 241 ) . —The ordinary meeting was held on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was a large attendance of Past Alasters , members , and visitors . The ceremonies of the First and Third Degrees were given in a most impressive manner by the W . AL , Bro . J . VVest ; for the latter Degree

six candidates presented themselves , and a goodly number were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . On completion of the ordinary business , the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where an excellent supper was provided by Bro . R . Capper . The cloth being removed , the customary toasts were heartily given and received , interspersed with a selection by

musical brethren . During the period an incident of unusual interest took place , viz ., the presenting of a full suit of Provincial Grand Lodge clothing , in a leather case , with suitable inscription , to Bro . T . Salter , P . AL , P . P . G . D ., by the W . AL , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge . Bro . VVest , in asking Bro . Salter ' s acceptance of the testimonial , referred in most eulogistic terms to Bro . Salter ,

who had been their Charity Representative for so many years , during which time he had travelled to and fro in that province to represent any case in connection with No . 241 , and invariably was successful in advocating the respective cases of Charity . Bro . Salter , having risen to respond , was received most enthusiastically , and replied in suitable terms , saying he hoped to live to wear out thc clothing in the good cause . This ceremony brought a pleasant evening to a close .

Fairfield Lodge ( No . 2390 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., when Bro . VV . J . Barrett , the retiring VV . M ., in a most impressive manner , installed Bro . Alfred Wright as Worshipful Alaster of the lodge for the ensuing 12 months . Alterwards the VV . AI . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Barrett , I . P . AI . ; T . Bus , S . VV . ; VV .

H . Middleton-Andreivs , J W . ; T . Vernon , P . M ., Treas . j VV . R . Parkinson , Sec ; W . Field , S . D . ; J . P . Garrow , J . D . ; J . G . Hassell , P . M ., D . C . ; C Barker , Org . ; G . R . Glossop , I . G . ; F . R . Ansdell , J . E . Taylor , W . M . Alston , and T . H . Wilde , Stwds . ; and A . Templeton , Tyler . Among the members and visitors present were : Bros . Thomas Clarke , P . P . G . R . ; R . G . Bradley , P . D . G . D . C ; J . Shield , P . AL ; W . J . Guilbert , W . VI . 823 I ; G . Holme , jun ., W . AL 2294 ; J . VV . Page , P . M . 292 ;

J . Gregory , l . W . 292 ; D . Lowthian , J . W . 11 S 2 ; lV , Naylor , W . AL 1 G 20 ; S . Pape , W . AI . 1473 ; andR . Asbury , P . AL 1 G 20 . The banquet was served under the direction of Bro . A . Templeton , and the musical portion of the proceedings was in the hands of Bros . J . Heginbotham , T . Vernon , George Piatt , George Green , Jos . Griffiths , S . AI . Smith , J . Busfield , and Rhys Thomas .

MANCHESTER . Derby Lodge ( No . 1055)—The regular meet ing of the above lodge was held at the Victoria Hotel , on Thursday , the Sth inst . Bro . Joseph Challender . VV . M ., presided , and the following amongst others were present Bros . John VV . Hallam , S . W . j J . B . Peace , J . W . j Thos ,

Nesbitt , Treas . j Chas . K . Hardman , Sec . j j . Heywood , S . D . ; John li . Smith , J . D . ; Fred . Hilton , P . AL , Prov . G . D . C , 1 > . of C . j Harold Wray ; Henry Grimshaw ; Robert Leech , P . AL ; Thos . E . RigDy , P . AL ; Robert Hitching , Thos . Smith , and Joseph Snape , P . AL Visitors : Bros . Henry Smith , W . AL , 21 7 , 1030 , P . Prov . G . D . ; J . II . P . Leresche , P . AL G 4 , P . P . G . Reg . ; John Allin ,

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Org . 2231 ; John Hindle , P . AL 462 ; r . A . l < rankland , 4 G 2 ; John VV . Firth , 4 67 ; H . J . Clark , 93 S ; M . Donald , 2191 ; and E . Edward Levy , 2231 . Thc minutes having been read and conlirmed , the name of Air . Edward Riley , Acerington , was successfully submitted to the bal ' ot , and that gentleman was subsequently initiated by the W . AL , who was assisted by Bros . Hilton , Peace , and Heywood . The lodge was then closed .

Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —Under most favourable circumstances , tne regular meeting of this lod ^ e wa s held on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when there was the largest gathering of members and visitors that has been for many years . Of course , the removal to the above premises is more congenial to all the members , and the fact is clear , for there were

three very suitable and most desrrable candidates for initiation . The lodge was opened by Bro . Ben . Eckersley , W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The candidates had been balloted for at the previous meeting . Bros . John Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j John Waring , P . M ., " Sec . ; and A . H . Duffin , P . M ., performed the ceremonies respectively . They were all three in

grand form , and each ceremony was admirably rendered , not only by the acting W . M ., but every officer alike . It was such a treat as can seldom be seen , more especially as it was the first working night after the installation . We would like to especially mention Bro . R . VV . Alartin , J . D ., for his interpretation of the Deacon ' s work was perfection . Bro . Chas . Driver , J . VV ., presented the woking tools , and

Bro . Ben . Eckersley , W . AL , was mist effective in his delivery of the charge to the three candidates . We heartily congratulate the members of the Newall Lodge , and trust they may have the success they richly deserve . The lodge was closed , and , subsequently , at the festive board , the various loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to .

The visitors testified to the great merit and ability displayed by all who took part . The evening was spent very pleasantly by songs and joviality of different kinds . The following brethren were present : Bro ; . B . Eckersley , W . M . ; E . Webb , I . P . AI . ; C Driver , S . VV . ; H . Waterhouse , J . W . ; Jno . Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; John Waring , P . AL , Sec ; J . Odgen , S . D . j

R . VV . Alartin , J . D . j A . H . Duffn , P . M ., D . Cj James Green , l . G . j G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Organist j A . K . Boothroyd , S . VV . 2359 , Stwd . ; G . Al . Williams , N . Jones , Hy . Alainwaring , VV . T . Wright , Allan F . Kidney , J . Simpson , VV . H . Browne , and Walter Hands . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Oliver , P . M . 999 ; Wm . Sharp , J . H . Wrigley , P . AL ; S . Gaskill , John Slack , Thos . Hunter , Allin Phillips , Harry White , and H . G . Beckwith .

Duke of York Lodge ( No . 2449 ) . —The last meeting of the financial year was held at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , the Sth inst . There were present : Bros . W . Schofield , P . P . J . G . D . W . AL , ; James Andrew , P . AL , P . S . G . D . ; William Boden , S . VV . ; F . Warburton , J . W . ; S . Alamelok , P . M ., Treas . ; Philip Whyman , J . D . ; T . Kinsey , l . G . ; Robjrt Aleggitt , D . C ;

G . A . Bowden and T . IT . Stott , Stwds . ; A . G . Bryce , Org . ; Oates Rushton , T . D . Lightfoot , W . Leigh , B . Hopkinson , P . AL ; J . T . Whittle , C . Houston , J . B . Alarshall , Arthur Scarlett , and T . H . Wooler . Visitors : Bros . Arthur Keymer , W . AI . 23 GS ; T . A . Lowe , W . M . 2482 , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Markla . id , I . P . AI . 236 S ; W . Baron , andS . VV . i 2 io ; W . Alorecroft , l . W . nn : I . E . Hicks . Git .

The summons contained three names to be added to the roll ofthe lodge , viz ., Bro . J . Alaybury , 1219 , a joining member , and Messrs . H . B . Rudolph , and Harry Eastwood , who were candidates for initiation . Bro . Bridge Hopkinson performed the first ceremony , and Bro . Schofield the second , they being assisted by Bro . Warburton , who explained the working tools , and delivered ths ancient charge . The election of orficers took place as follows :

Bro . VV . Boden , S . VV ., being unanimously selected as Worshipful Alaster elect ; Bros . Andrew , Treas . ; Warburton , Charity Representative ; and Hardicker and Oates Rushton , Auditors . The usual festive board followed lodge business , when the loyal and Alasonic toasts were submitted and responded to . Songs , recitations , & c , helped to pass away the remainder of the evening in a very pleasant manner .

STRA TFORD-ON-A VON . Swan Of Avon Lodge . ( No . 2 i 33 ) . — The installation of Bro . E . Deer as VV . AI . of this lodge took place in the lodge room , Union Club , on the Gth inst . There wis a large attendance of brethren , the newly-elected W . M . being very popular with the membsrs of the lodge . Among the visiting brethren was Bro . John Mason ,

P . Prov . Senior Grand Deacon , Aliddlesex . Thecerenuny of installation was performed by " Bro . T . C New , I . P . AI ., assisted by Bro . Burke , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Bro . John Smith acting as Preceptor . The following brethren were alterwards appointed and invested oilicers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . AI . Bird , S . W . ; VV . Horton , J . W . ; Rev . J . Al . Ward , Chap . ; J . F . Burke , Treas . , K . Lunn , Sec . ;

J . Hill , S . D . ; G . W . Everard , J . D . ; G . F . Kendall , l . G . ; H . Alarres , Org . ; B . Bemford , S . B . j S . Petter , D . C . ; T . Hutchings , Asst . Sec . ; and F . Gibbs , Stwd . Subsequently two Life Governorships in the Alasonic Charities were ball-ted for , the successful brethren biing Bros . J . F . Burke and W . 11 . Eaton . 'The banquet , which was of recherche character and

splendidly served , was largely attended . The tables were artistically decorated with choice flowers , and a button-hole bouquet , the gift of the W . AL , was placed for each guest . The usual Alasonic toasts were submitted in appropriate terms , and and suitably responded to . Bro . Burke , one ot the founders of the lodge and an enthusiastic Mason , proposed in graceful terms " The Health of the VVorshipful Alaster , " bearing testimony to

the energy and zeal Bro . Deer had displayed in the other offices he had occupied in connection with the lodge . That was an augury , he felt sure , that the high ollice to which he had been installed that day would be tilled in a perfect manner . The W . AL replied in a neat and well-set speech , and promised to carry out the duties of the office to which hc had been elected with all the ability and assiduity he could command .

" Ihe Health of Bro . New , the I . P . AI ., " was cordially submitted by Bro . G . F . Kendall , and the occasion taken to present Bro . New with a handsome Past Master's jewel .