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a manner that subsequently formed the subject of commendation among the large gathering of brethren present . The impressive ceremony of installation being concluded , the newly-installed VV . M . proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . R . Davies , S . W . ; VV . A . Essery , J . W . ; D . C . Jones , l . P . M , Treasurer ; Thomas Sandbrook , Secretary ; Neil Leitch , S . D . ; Jas . Hughes , J . D . ; W . H . Rosser , D . C ; R . Parry , I . G . ;
A . H . Thomas and W . Terril , Stewards ; and Geo . Bullerwell , Tyler . Two Past Masters were then elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee , and a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , I . P . M , the presentation being made with expressions of admiration at the way the lodge had been worked during the past year , Bro . Walters , feelingly responded . The lodge was then closed in due form , after which the
brethren sat down to a banquet at the Mackworth Hotel , The Worshipful Master presided , and there was a large and brilliant gathering of the brethren . Mr . VV . F . Hulley ' s band was present , played a charming selection of music during the evening . The banquet being over the Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales , " and "The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , " all of which were duly responded to . The solo in the Welsh National anthem , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " was taken ' by Bro . the Rev . Thos . Walters , Vicar of Christ Church , Carmarthen , son of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , l . P . M . of the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Worshi p ful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " which was received with acclamation . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master ,
he said , was as good a man—as good a Mason—as the Great Architect of the Universe ever placed as a ruling influence in connection with the Craft . His duties and the way he performed them spoke more loudly than any words of his could possibly do . He had never , with regard to the Caradoc , missed a single installation since the lodge was consecrated , and for that alone they owed him a debt of gratitude . And it was the same with all the lodges of
the province . In everyone of them he was at all times welcomed as he deserved to be , and he was quite sure the brethren of the Caradoc would be no exception to the rule , and that they would accord to him a hearty welcome as they had done before . The toast was enthusiastically drunk with Masonic honours . The Provincial Grand Master , who on rising was received with every manifestation of hearty and sincere
welcome , thanked them for the reception they had accorded him . He felt that he did not deserve it—he only wished he did . It was quite true that ever since the consecration of the Caradoc Lodge he had been present at their installation ceremony , and not only in reference to the Caradoc but most of the other lodges in the province . All that was quite true , and if the duties of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master consisted in attending lodges
of the province and partaking of banquets , he could assure them he could perform those duties to his own satisfaction as well as to the satisfaction of everybody else . But his duties did not end there . The real duties of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master were all outside the walls of the lodges and banqueting halls of the provihee , and the results alone were known to the brethren inside . If the results in his case , brought about outside , were
satisfactory to those inside the lodges he could only say he was amply repaid , and more than amply repaid , for all the trouble he took in the matter . He sometimes thought that the had occupied the position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master long enough . He sometimes thought he had driven the coach of the province long enough , and he could onl y say if they were tired of their coachman let them just intimate the factand he would
retire . He had now a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Caradoc Lodge , " which he hoped would be drunk with all cordiality and good feeling . In placing Bro . Perrin in the chair of the lodge that day he felt that the brethren had put the right man in the right place , and the fact was proved by the very large number of brethren he found supporting Bro . Perrin that evenine . He hoped those who supported
him then would not cease to do so , but that he would be well supported in the chair of tbe lodge during his year of office . It was not only necessary that Bro . Perrin should himself be an expert in Masonry , but that he should have the assistance in fodgeof experts also . Referring to another matter , he was afraid that at a recent meeting of this province he raised a false alarm . He told them that they were not out of the wood yet with regard to the resolution of
Bro . Clabon to raise the fees of the Lodge of Benevolence . Since that meeting he had received the minutes of the business to be taken at Grand Lodge , and there was no notice given . They would therefore not have to attend Grand Lodge for the purpose which actuated them last time ; and he was glad of this , there being brethren from Bristol who were prepared to oppose the resolution of Bro . Clabon He again thanked them for the reception they had given
him , and hoped for the Caradoc Lodge a prosperous career . 'The Worshipful Master , who on rising to respond was received with prolonged applause , thanked them all for their kindness , and assured them that he deeply felt the honour they had bestowed upon him—an honour which , in his estimation , was so exalted that he envied no one a
higher , and for which he was grateful . He was the oldest son of the Caradoc , and he felt the proud position of being elected to the chair of that lodge . It was to the first VV . M . of thc Caradoc—Bro . Rogers—that he owed his introduction to Masonry , and he felt further indebted to that esteemed brother for the honour to which his introduction was the
stepping-stone . It was a source of great pride and gratification to him to sec so large a number of the brethren responding so kindiy to his invitation , and he trusted that that support would be continued to him during his year of office . The next toast was "Thc Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " associated with the names of Bros , lohn lones
and Walter Whittington , who severally responded . The toast of " The Past Masters of the Caradoc" was ¦ next given , associated with the names of Bros , the Rev . Mr . Walters , John Rogers , D . C . Jones , VV . Dobbs , and J . ¦ C . Sladen . In responding at length , Bro . Walters urged regular ^ attendance at lodge in order that Masonic efficiency might 4 > e attained , and regretted that his year of office was not
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then commencing instead of having terminated , so very gratifying had that year of office been to him . Bro . Rogers also responded and expressed his regret at the circumstances which prevented their worthy Immediate Past Master from taking the installation ceremony that day , feeling sure that had he taken it it would have been done most efficiently . At the same time he himself felt great pleasure in conducting it , and it would be idle
on his part to say otherwise . Bro . Perrin was the only one of four now in the Caradoc Lodge who were initiated at its consecration , and he felt that he would be an ornament to the Craft and a credit to the lodge , having filled every chair in the lodge to the perfect satisfaction of all , and having thus served a seven years' apprenticeship would naturally make a thoroughly efficient Master . He urged regular attendance at the lodge in support of their newly-installed
Master , and said he himself should at all times be ready to give any assistance that lay in his power . He did not think much would be required , but he should be always ready to give it as far as he could . Bros . D . C . Jones , Sladen , and Dobbs also responded , paying a high tribute to the W . M . ' s Masonic efficiency ,
and expressing a hope that his year of office would be a prosperous and happy one . Several other toasts brought the programme to a close . During the evening Bros . D . R . David , Rev . J . Marsden , Rev . T . Walters , jun , J . Jones Hewson , Fred Watkins , J . F . Langdon , T . L . Lewis , D . C . Jones , and B . P . Davies contributed some vocal pieces , which were well received .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . R . Wilson , I . P . M , presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . D . Bell , S . W . ; B . Craig , J . W . ; J . Bewley , Sec . ; F . T . Allatt , S . D . ; J . Routledge , J . D . ; Charles Gowan , I . G . ; J . Johnston ,
Iyler ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; James Harper , J . Peel , VV . H . Chapman , and J . Appleby , 1267 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Mr . J . Dickinson , who , being in attendance was duly initiated . With hearty good wishes the lodge was closed in form .
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MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst , at Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney . Present : Bros . Frankel , VV . M . ; Martin , S . W . ; Gray , J . VV . ; Clifford , Treas . ; W . G . Hildreth , Hon . Sec ; Pope , S . D . ; Polac , J . D . ; Royce , I . G . ; and Forss , Preceptor ; and also several visitors . Lodge was opened indue form and the minutesof the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hunt was
interrogated and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the second Degree , Bro . Hunt candidate . Bro . Forss assisted by the brethren next worked the First Section of the lecture . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Hunt candidate for raising . Lodge being resumed in the First Degree , it was proposed by Bro . Forss , and seconded by Bro . Gray , that Bro . Martin be W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Martin appointed his officers in rotation , and lodge was closed in due form .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , W . C , on the Sth inst . Present : Bros . S . Jacobs , VV . M . ; L . Nathan , S . W . ; B . M . Nathan , l . W . ; G . Coleman , S . D . ; Dickson , J . D . j B . Solomon , I . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Bourne , Hyams , and Smith . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Richardson worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Bourne having offered himself as a candidate for initiation the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Richardson worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . Smith worked the Second and Third Degrees of this Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . Nathan proposed that Bro . B . Nathan ,
No . 205 , be elected a joining member of the lodge . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Smith and carried unanimously . On rising for the second time Bro . Richardson proposed that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week , which was seconded by the J . VV . and carried unanimously . On rising for the third time nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form .
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BOLTON . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 221 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . There were present Comps . James Richardson , Z . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , H . ; N . Nicholson , J . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Z , P . G . S . N , Treas . ; H . Stead , S . E . ; J . L . Aldred , S . N . ;
G . Mort , P . S . ; J . Boothroyd , 1 st Asst . 5 oj . ; T . Morris , P . Z . ; Long , Higson , Harwood , Court , Barrett , and others . Visitor : Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . C 45 , P . P . G . Asst . Soj . After the chapter was opened and the minutesof the previous convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe installed in their respective chairs Comps . J . H . Greenhalgh , Z . ; N . Nicholson , H . ; and H . Stead , J . ; he also invested the following officers : Comps . J . L . Aldred , S . E . ; J . Boothroyd , S . N . j G . Mort , P . S . ; Court , 1 st Asst .
Soj . ; J . Barrett , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Z , Treas . ; and Thomas Higson , Janitor . At thc conclusion of the ceremony the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned to the social board , where an enjoyable evening was passed .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 1331 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter washeld at the Masonic Hall on the 12 th inst . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S , as Z . ; Ex . Comp . Major Douglass , P . G . P . S , as H . ; and Ex . Comp . Hall , as J .
Comps . Clisham , as P . S . ; Lewis , 1 st A . S . ; Russell , 2 nd A . S . ; Harris , S . E . ; Robertson , D . C ; Taylor , Turner , Hitchings , and several others . The minutes of the last regular convocation having been read and confirmed and thc annual balance sheet and report of the Audit Committee having been received and
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passed , the outgoing Principals then installed their successors according to the ancient rites and ceremonies observed on these occasions , and the work was performed with an earnestness and in a style which evidently deeply impressed those who had thc good fortune to be present . The officers of thc chapter for the ensuing year are as follows : Ex . Comps . Major Douglas , P . G . P . S , as Z . ; Cc . pt . Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S , as I . P . Z . ; Hall , as H . ; Clisham . as I . ;
Comps . Harris , S . E . ; Robertson , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Russell , 1 st A . S . ; Taylor , 2 nd A . S . ; Turner , D . C ; and Hill , Janitor . The M . E . Z , Comp . Major Douglas , having received the hearty congratulations of the visiting companions , proceeded to present to the outgoing First Principal , Capt . Croisdale , a very handsome jewel and collar and collar jewel , which had been voted to him at the last regular
convocation , and in the course of his observations said the companions would always remember with pleasurable recollections the zealous and efficient manner in which Comp . Croisdale had presided over them , and he had much pleasure in tendering for his acceptance these tokens of thc high regard and esteem in which as a Mason he was so highly held , and he asked him not to value the presentation at its intrinsic worth , but to receive it as a mark of
then- fraternal love and respect . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale in reply said it was indeed a source of gratification and pride to him to learn that in administering the very onerous duties of the various offices he had held in the chapter he had been so fortunate as to give universal satisfaction , and he could assure them he should highly prize these tokens of their fraternal esteem ,
which would be treasured as souvenirs of their kindness , and keep alive the recollection of the many happy occasions they had met together for Masonic work . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjourned for refreshment . After a most enjoyable Masonic evening , enlivened with some capital songs and recitations , the companions separated .
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THE METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —A meeting was held at the Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael ' s Alley , Cornhill , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , when there was a large gathering of chiefs and rulers of the Order , amongst whom we noticed Comps . J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I , Vincent , Higgins , Briggs , Moore , Lilley , Webb , Daniel , Braine .
Lardner , Appleby , McDowell , Maidwell , Goldsmith , Goodchild , F . Brown , Preceptor , and several others . The chapter was opened in due form . Comp . J . Terry then rehearsed the ceremony of installation cf the First and Second Principals , and Comp . Webb that of the third chair . Comp . Terry having to leave in order to fulfil another engagement , a vote of thanks was unanimously
accorded both to him and Comp . Webb for their services , the latter , although a novitiate at the work , being warmly praised for his admirable rendering of the ceremony . The companions were then admitted , when the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by Comps . Lardner , Z . ; Lilley , H . j McDowell , J . ; Sheffield , S . N . ; King , P . S . ; and Green , as candidate . Comps . Appleby , H . 174 , Braine , Z . 145 , and
Wells , CJ 75 , having expressed their gratification at the work and their desire to become members , were duly elected and returned thanks . Comp . Webb applied for votes for the Boys' and Girls' elections to be applied to the case of the orphan boy of the late Bro . Wyatt ; the same were granted to him . This being thc night for electing officers for the ensuing
fortnight the following companions were appointed : Comps . Maidwell , Z . ; Garnett , H . ; Allan , J . ; Green , S . N . ; and King , P . S . The chapter was then closed , and the convocation adjourned , and thus ended one of the largest meetings which has been held for many years at this popular chapter of improvement .
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MANCHESTER . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) - —A meeting of this lodge , at which Bro . J . E . Lees was installed W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult , when there were present Bros . H . C . Miller , VV . M . ; J . E . Lees , S . W . ; VV . Nicholl , J . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , M . O . ; H . L . Rocca , S . O . ; W . R . SowterJ . O . ;
. Frank A . Huet , Sec . ; A . H . Jefferis , S . D . ; A . Outram , J . D . ; Arthur Middleton , P . M . ; J . H . Hopkins , P . M . ; T . R . Peel , P . M . ; T . H . Glendinning , P . G . Steward ; E . R . Stubbs , Bryce Blair , C . F . Matier , P . G . W , M . O . Grand Masters' Ledge , P . D . G . Master , Representative of Illinois , & c . ; and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . Visitor : Bro . I . Senior , P . M . 32 , Prov . G . I . of Works .
The lodge was duly opened in the usual manner , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ceremony of installation was proceeded with and carried out in its entirety with due rite and ceremony by our distinguished Bro . C . F . Matier , who was saluted by virtue of his exalted rank both on entering and leaving the lodge . The following brethren were invested officers
for the ensuing year by Bro . Matier : Bros . Wm . Nicholl , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W . ; Henry L . Rocca , M . O . ; W . R . Sowter , S . O . ; A . H . Jefferis , J . O . ; T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Treas . ; A . B . Outram , Sec ; George Hunt , S . D . ; E . P . Stubbs , J . D . ; R . R . Licenden , I . G . ; VV . H . Hopkins , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Reg . of Marks ; and T . H . Glendinning , P . G . Steward , M . of C .
There being no further business the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren afterwards sat down to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , including " The W . M , " "Thc Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " "The Newly-Invested Officers , " "The Masovtic Charities , " & c , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
WORKINGTON—Derwent . Lodge ( No . 282 ) The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , on the 7 th inst . The working consisted of the advancement of Bro . Podmoie , of Lodge 962 , to thc honourable degree . The ceremony was most ably rendered by Bro . Thomas Dixon , I . P . M , P . G . S . O , assisted by the officers in excellent style , not a hitch occurring , which speaks well for the prosperity of so young a lodge . After several propositions the lodge was closed in harmony .
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a manner that subsequently formed the subject of commendation among the large gathering of brethren present . The impressive ceremony of installation being concluded , the newly-installed VV . M . proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . R . Davies , S . W . ; VV . A . Essery , J . W . ; D . C . Jones , l . P . M , Treasurer ; Thomas Sandbrook , Secretary ; Neil Leitch , S . D . ; Jas . Hughes , J . D . ; W . H . Rosser , D . C ; R . Parry , I . G . ;
A . H . Thomas and W . Terril , Stewards ; and Geo . Bullerwell , Tyler . Two Past Masters were then elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee , and a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , I . P . M , the presentation being made with expressions of admiration at the way the lodge had been worked during the past year , Bro . Walters , feelingly responded . The lodge was then closed in due form , after which the
brethren sat down to a banquet at the Mackworth Hotel , The Worshipful Master presided , and there was a large and brilliant gathering of the brethren . Mr . VV . F . Hulley ' s band was present , played a charming selection of music during the evening . The banquet being over the Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales , " and "The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , " all of which were duly responded to . The solo in the Welsh National anthem , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " was taken ' by Bro . the Rev . Thos . Walters , Vicar of Christ Church , Carmarthen , son of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , l . P . M . of the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Worshi p ful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " which was received with acclamation . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master ,
he said , was as good a man—as good a Mason—as the Great Architect of the Universe ever placed as a ruling influence in connection with the Craft . His duties and the way he performed them spoke more loudly than any words of his could possibly do . He had never , with regard to the Caradoc , missed a single installation since the lodge was consecrated , and for that alone they owed him a debt of gratitude . And it was the same with all the lodges of
the province . In everyone of them he was at all times welcomed as he deserved to be , and he was quite sure the brethren of the Caradoc would be no exception to the rule , and that they would accord to him a hearty welcome as they had done before . The toast was enthusiastically drunk with Masonic honours . The Provincial Grand Master , who on rising was received with every manifestation of hearty and sincere
welcome , thanked them for the reception they had accorded him . He felt that he did not deserve it—he only wished he did . It was quite true that ever since the consecration of the Caradoc Lodge he had been present at their installation ceremony , and not only in reference to the Caradoc but most of the other lodges in the province . All that was quite true , and if the duties of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master consisted in attending lodges
of the province and partaking of banquets , he could assure them he could perform those duties to his own satisfaction as well as to the satisfaction of everybody else . But his duties did not end there . The real duties of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master were all outside the walls of the lodges and banqueting halls of the provihee , and the results alone were known to the brethren inside . If the results in his case , brought about outside , were
satisfactory to those inside the lodges he could only say he was amply repaid , and more than amply repaid , for all the trouble he took in the matter . He sometimes thought that the had occupied the position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master long enough . He sometimes thought he had driven the coach of the province long enough , and he could onl y say if they were tired of their coachman let them just intimate the factand he would
retire . He had now a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Caradoc Lodge , " which he hoped would be drunk with all cordiality and good feeling . In placing Bro . Perrin in the chair of the lodge that day he felt that the brethren had put the right man in the right place , and the fact was proved by the very large number of brethren he found supporting Bro . Perrin that evenine . He hoped those who supported
him then would not cease to do so , but that he would be well supported in the chair of tbe lodge during his year of office . It was not only necessary that Bro . Perrin should himself be an expert in Masonry , but that he should have the assistance in fodgeof experts also . Referring to another matter , he was afraid that at a recent meeting of this province he raised a false alarm . He told them that they were not out of the wood yet with regard to the resolution of
Bro . Clabon to raise the fees of the Lodge of Benevolence . Since that meeting he had received the minutes of the business to be taken at Grand Lodge , and there was no notice given . They would therefore not have to attend Grand Lodge for the purpose which actuated them last time ; and he was glad of this , there being brethren from Bristol who were prepared to oppose the resolution of Bro . Clabon He again thanked them for the reception they had given
him , and hoped for the Caradoc Lodge a prosperous career . 'The Worshipful Master , who on rising to respond was received with prolonged applause , thanked them all for their kindness , and assured them that he deeply felt the honour they had bestowed upon him—an honour which , in his estimation , was so exalted that he envied no one a
higher , and for which he was grateful . He was the oldest son of the Caradoc , and he felt the proud position of being elected to the chair of that lodge . It was to the first VV . M . of thc Caradoc—Bro . Rogers—that he owed his introduction to Masonry , and he felt further indebted to that esteemed brother for the honour to which his introduction was the
stepping-stone . It was a source of great pride and gratification to him to sec so large a number of the brethren responding so kindiy to his invitation , and he trusted that that support would be continued to him during his year of office . The next toast was "Thc Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " associated with the names of Bros , lohn lones
and Walter Whittington , who severally responded . The toast of " The Past Masters of the Caradoc" was ¦ next given , associated with the names of Bros , the Rev . Mr . Walters , John Rogers , D . C . Jones , VV . Dobbs , and J . ¦ C . Sladen . In responding at length , Bro . Walters urged regular ^ attendance at lodge in order that Masonic efficiency might 4 > e attained , and regretted that his year of office was not
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then commencing instead of having terminated , so very gratifying had that year of office been to him . Bro . Rogers also responded and expressed his regret at the circumstances which prevented their worthy Immediate Past Master from taking the installation ceremony that day , feeling sure that had he taken it it would have been done most efficiently . At the same time he himself felt great pleasure in conducting it , and it would be idle
on his part to say otherwise . Bro . Perrin was the only one of four now in the Caradoc Lodge who were initiated at its consecration , and he felt that he would be an ornament to the Craft and a credit to the lodge , having filled every chair in the lodge to the perfect satisfaction of all , and having thus served a seven years' apprenticeship would naturally make a thoroughly efficient Master . He urged regular attendance at the lodge in support of their newly-installed
Master , and said he himself should at all times be ready to give any assistance that lay in his power . He did not think much would be required , but he should be always ready to give it as far as he could . Bros . D . C . Jones , Sladen , and Dobbs also responded , paying a high tribute to the W . M . ' s Masonic efficiency ,
and expressing a hope that his year of office would be a prosperous and happy one . Several other toasts brought the programme to a close . During the evening Bros . D . R . David , Rev . J . Marsden , Rev . T . Walters , jun , J . Jones Hewson , Fred Watkins , J . F . Langdon , T . L . Lewis , D . C . Jones , and B . P . Davies contributed some vocal pieces , which were well received .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — 'The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . R . Wilson , I . P . M , presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . D . Bell , S . W . ; B . Craig , J . W . ; J . Bewley , Sec . ; F . T . Allatt , S . D . ; J . Routledge , J . D . ; Charles Gowan , I . G . ; J . Johnston ,
Iyler ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; James Harper , J . Peel , VV . H . Chapman , and J . Appleby , 1267 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Mr . J . Dickinson , who , being in attendance was duly initiated . With hearty good wishes the lodge was closed in form .
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MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst , at Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney . Present : Bros . Frankel , VV . M . ; Martin , S . W . ; Gray , J . VV . ; Clifford , Treas . ; W . G . Hildreth , Hon . Sec ; Pope , S . D . ; Polac , J . D . ; Royce , I . G . ; and Forss , Preceptor ; and also several visitors . Lodge was opened indue form and the minutesof the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hunt was
interrogated and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the second Degree , Bro . Hunt candidate . Bro . Forss assisted by the brethren next worked the First Section of the lecture . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Hunt candidate for raising . Lodge being resumed in the First Degree , it was proposed by Bro . Forss , and seconded by Bro . Gray , that Bro . Martin be W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Martin appointed his officers in rotation , and lodge was closed in due form .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , W . C , on the Sth inst . Present : Bros . S . Jacobs , VV . M . ; L . Nathan , S . W . ; B . M . Nathan , l . W . ; G . Coleman , S . D . ; Dickson , J . D . j B . Solomon , I . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Bourne , Hyams , and Smith . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of
the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Richardson worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Bourne having offered himself as a candidate for initiation the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Richardson worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . Smith worked the Second and Third Degrees of this Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . Nathan proposed that Bro . B . Nathan ,
No . 205 , be elected a joining member of the lodge . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Smith and carried unanimously . On rising for the second time Bro . Richardson proposed that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week , which was seconded by the J . VV . and carried unanimously . On rising for the third time nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form .
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BOLTON . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 221 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . There were present Comps . James Richardson , Z . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , H . ; N . Nicholson , J . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Z , P . G . S . N , Treas . ; H . Stead , S . E . ; J . L . Aldred , S . N . ;
G . Mort , P . S . ; J . Boothroyd , 1 st Asst . 5 oj . ; T . Morris , P . Z . ; Long , Higson , Harwood , Court , Barrett , and others . Visitor : Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . C 45 , P . P . G . Asst . Soj . After the chapter was opened and the minutesof the previous convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe installed in their respective chairs Comps . J . H . Greenhalgh , Z . ; N . Nicholson , H . ; and H . Stead , J . ; he also invested the following officers : Comps . J . L . Aldred , S . E . ; J . Boothroyd , S . N . j G . Mort , P . S . ; Court , 1 st Asst .
Soj . ; J . Barrett , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Z , Treas . ; and Thomas Higson , Janitor . At thc conclusion of the ceremony the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned to the social board , where an enjoyable evening was passed .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 1331 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter washeld at the Masonic Hall on the 12 th inst . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S , as Z . ; Ex . Comp . Major Douglass , P . G . P . S , as H . ; and Ex . Comp . Hall , as J .
Comps . Clisham , as P . S . ; Lewis , 1 st A . S . ; Russell , 2 nd A . S . ; Harris , S . E . ; Robertson , D . C ; Taylor , Turner , Hitchings , and several others . The minutes of the last regular convocation having been read and confirmed and thc annual balance sheet and report of the Audit Committee having been received and
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passed , the outgoing Principals then installed their successors according to the ancient rites and ceremonies observed on these occasions , and the work was performed with an earnestness and in a style which evidently deeply impressed those who had thc good fortune to be present . The officers of thc chapter for the ensuing year are as follows : Ex . Comps . Major Douglas , P . G . P . S , as Z . ; Cc . pt . Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S , as I . P . Z . ; Hall , as H . ; Clisham . as I . ;
Comps . Harris , S . E . ; Robertson , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Russell , 1 st A . S . ; Taylor , 2 nd A . S . ; Turner , D . C ; and Hill , Janitor . The M . E . Z , Comp . Major Douglas , having received the hearty congratulations of the visiting companions , proceeded to present to the outgoing First Principal , Capt . Croisdale , a very handsome jewel and collar and collar jewel , which had been voted to him at the last regular
convocation , and in the course of his observations said the companions would always remember with pleasurable recollections the zealous and efficient manner in which Comp . Croisdale had presided over them , and he had much pleasure in tendering for his acceptance these tokens of thc high regard and esteem in which as a Mason he was so highly held , and he asked him not to value the presentation at its intrinsic worth , but to receive it as a mark of
then- fraternal love and respect . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale in reply said it was indeed a source of gratification and pride to him to learn that in administering the very onerous duties of the various offices he had held in the chapter he had been so fortunate as to give universal satisfaction , and he could assure them he should highly prize these tokens of their fraternal esteem ,
which would be treasured as souvenirs of their kindness , and keep alive the recollection of the many happy occasions they had met together for Masonic work . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjourned for refreshment . After a most enjoyable Masonic evening , enlivened with some capital songs and recitations , the companions separated .
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THE METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —A meeting was held at the Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael ' s Alley , Cornhill , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , when there was a large gathering of chiefs and rulers of the Order , amongst whom we noticed Comps . J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I , Vincent , Higgins , Briggs , Moore , Lilley , Webb , Daniel , Braine .
Lardner , Appleby , McDowell , Maidwell , Goldsmith , Goodchild , F . Brown , Preceptor , and several others . The chapter was opened in due form . Comp . J . Terry then rehearsed the ceremony of installation cf the First and Second Principals , and Comp . Webb that of the third chair . Comp . Terry having to leave in order to fulfil another engagement , a vote of thanks was unanimously
accorded both to him and Comp . Webb for their services , the latter , although a novitiate at the work , being warmly praised for his admirable rendering of the ceremony . The companions were then admitted , when the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by Comps . Lardner , Z . ; Lilley , H . j McDowell , J . ; Sheffield , S . N . ; King , P . S . ; and Green , as candidate . Comps . Appleby , H . 174 , Braine , Z . 145 , and
Wells , CJ 75 , having expressed their gratification at the work and their desire to become members , were duly elected and returned thanks . Comp . Webb applied for votes for the Boys' and Girls' elections to be applied to the case of the orphan boy of the late Bro . Wyatt ; the same were granted to him . This being thc night for electing officers for the ensuing
fortnight the following companions were appointed : Comps . Maidwell , Z . ; Garnett , H . ; Allan , J . ; Green , S . N . ; and King , P . S . The chapter was then closed , and the convocation adjourned , and thus ended one of the largest meetings which has been held for many years at this popular chapter of improvement .
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MANCHESTER . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) - —A meeting of this lodge , at which Bro . J . E . Lees was installed W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult , when there were present Bros . H . C . Miller , VV . M . ; J . E . Lees , S . W . ; VV . Nicholl , J . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , M . O . ; H . L . Rocca , S . O . ; W . R . SowterJ . O . ;
. Frank A . Huet , Sec . ; A . H . Jefferis , S . D . ; A . Outram , J . D . ; Arthur Middleton , P . M . ; J . H . Hopkins , P . M . ; T . R . Peel , P . M . ; T . H . Glendinning , P . G . Steward ; E . R . Stubbs , Bryce Blair , C . F . Matier , P . G . W , M . O . Grand Masters' Ledge , P . D . G . Master , Representative of Illinois , & c . ; and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . Visitor : Bro . I . Senior , P . M . 32 , Prov . G . I . of Works .
The lodge was duly opened in the usual manner , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ceremony of installation was proceeded with and carried out in its entirety with due rite and ceremony by our distinguished Bro . C . F . Matier , who was saluted by virtue of his exalted rank both on entering and leaving the lodge . The following brethren were invested officers
for the ensuing year by Bro . Matier : Bros . Wm . Nicholl , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W . ; Henry L . Rocca , M . O . ; W . R . Sowter , S . O . ; A . H . Jefferis , J . O . ; T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Treas . ; A . B . Outram , Sec ; George Hunt , S . D . ; E . P . Stubbs , J . D . ; R . R . Licenden , I . G . ; VV . H . Hopkins , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Reg . of Marks ; and T . H . Glendinning , P . G . Steward , M . of C .
There being no further business the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren afterwards sat down to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , including " The W . M , " "Thc Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " "The Newly-Invested Officers , " "The Masovtic Charities , " & c , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
WORKINGTON—Derwent . Lodge ( No . 282 ) The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , on the 7 th inst . The working consisted of the advancement of Bro . Podmoie , of Lodge 962 , to thc honourable degree . The ceremony was most ably rendered by Bro . Thomas Dixon , I . P . M , P . G . S . O , assisted by the officers in excellent style , not a hitch occurring , which speaks well for the prosperity of so young a lodge . After several propositions the lodge was closed in harmony .