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think I cannot do better than say that by your election of me for the second time , I believe I may infer thai I pleased you during my first year of office . I hope I have in the last . I believe it has been one ofthe most successful years that ever the Chigwell Lodge experienced ; and I may say this most undeniably , I never met with more kindness , or greater forbearance and assistance , than I

have during the past year . Brethren , I thank you most sincerely . If you will afford the same kindness to our W . M . as you have afforded to me , he cannot but have a very happy year of office . Brethren , my sole desire and wish is prosperity to the Chigwell Lodge and God bless you all , and I say so on behalf of myself and my brethren Past Masters .

Bro . Store , P . M ., replied , as Treasurer , to the toast of " Treasurer and Secretary . " They had only one motive , the welfare of the lodge , as far as they could promote it ; and he trusted the younger brethren who were coming forward would have a similar object . He had been much gratified at Bro . Stewart ' s performance of the duties of Master during the year , and it was an additional

pleasure to find him instal his successor . As far as possible , the practice of the retiring Master performing this ceremony should be followed , but for many years this duty had . fallen on him ( Bro . Store ) , through the various Masters not being capable of doing it . He had heard an observation made about that duty being cast on a visitor , but except when it had pleased the Almighty to afflict

him ( Bro . Store ) with sickness , and he was absent , he had always stood upon his right as a P . M . to perform it , and he wished to disseminate this principle among the Craft , that a P . M . of a lodge is entitled before any one else to perform the ceremonies attached to the working of his lodge , if he is capable of doing so . For twenty years he ( Bro . Store ) hacl at times done this work , he trusted , to

the satisfaction of the brethren , and , he believed , to the benefit of the lodge . After thanking the W . M . for proposing his health , he wished him a very happy year of office , ancl that for many years the brethren might enjoy his society . Bro . R . AA . Motion replied , as " Secretary , " and Bro . Bro . Joseph Tanner for " The Officers . " Both these brethren solicited support for their steward ' s lists for

next year . The brethren then separated , and returned to town . The lodge was well attended both by members and visitors , ancl every effort was used to make them comfortable . A delightful meeting was the result , and the brethren expressed themselves highly satisfied with the proceedings of the day . Among the members were :

Bros . C . R . Tatham , F . J . Cox , Store , Motion , William Giles , Dr . John L . Bunce , G . G . Gardiner , H . Jagcr , John Glass , Dudley Rolls , C . Sanders , C . F . Hogard , John Egan , James Clench , W . N . Trent , Joseph Jeffrey , D . Read , G . Pinedo , F . D . Gates , ancl Alfred Day ; and

tlie visitors were represented by Bros . Leopold Ruf , No . 12 ; A . Snelgrove , No . 12 ; W . A . Tharp , No . 49 ; George J . Shepherd , No . 49 ; J . Wright Carr , Prov . G . Sec . ; F . Giles , No . 10 S ; H . Muggeridge , No . 192 ; H . Massey , No . 619 ; George Loch , No . 858 ; and R . J . Tucker , No . 933 .

HOLYHEAD . —Hibemia Lodge , No . 597 . - lhis lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Marine Hotel on Monday , the 5 th inst . Mr . William Evens and Mr . Robert Evens were duly initiated inlo Masonry , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . John Peters , W . M ., other brothers assisting . Bros . Thomas Hughes and Edward Jones were examined , ancl successfully passed to the second

decree . After this Bros . John Roberts and Owen Richard Ellis passed an examination in the socond degree and were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then worked down to the first degree ; and after giving intimation of certain measures to be brought forward al the next

meeting ofthe brethren the W . M . closed the proceedings of the evening in due form . It will be gratifying to the Fraternity at large , to know that this lodge is in a prosperous and satisfactory condition , and this , no doubt , is to be attrbuted in a great measure to the valuable exertions ofthe worthy W . M . and his colleagues .

MANCHESTER . — Blair Lodge , No . S 15 . —This lodge was held on the 9 th instant , after a vacation of two months , in thc suite of rooms at the Hulme Town Hall , which have been recently chastely decorated . There was a numerous attendance ; the members included Bros . Jos . Hine , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . D . Kennedy , P . P . G . T . ; Jos . Eltoft , P . P . G . R . ; and Dr . Dill , P . P . G . P . ; and the

visiting brethren Bros . Reddish , P . M . ; Capt . Lathbury , P . el ., P . M . ; Davies , S . W . , * Sc . The Lodge was opened in due form in the three degrees , and in proper order examinations were undergone . Bro . Lowe was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Blum and Pierce were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M ., Bro . James Redford . The lodge was lowered to thc first

degree . Bro . Worthington , S . AV ., was voted the W . M .-elect , and other business was transacted . The charity box showed a good subscription , which , with the addition of £$ from thc charity fund of thc lodge , was set apart for the relief of a distressed brother . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visitors ; the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast . After the loyal toasts and the

health ofthe M . W . Grand Master and the V . W . D . G . M . were given , Bro . James Redford , the W . M ., alluded to Ihe recent decease of thc late M . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , and said the next toast , to his memory , was a sad one . Many changes had occurred since last they met at their social board . Europe , then in a stale of tranquility and smiling with plenty , was now convulsed with war , and had some of her fairest land laid waste and deluged with the blood of thousands of Cod's noblest creatures .

Thankful ought we to be , in our sea-girt isle , that we enjoyed the blessings of peace ancl liberty ; could meet as we liked , and return to our home in quiet , without dread for

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the morrow . And yet in our peaceful land , Death had been amongst vis ; we were wearing the garb of mourning , and had to regret the loss of one who , a few meetings back , occupied that chair , and cheered us with his genial face and kind advice and encouragement . Little did we think then , when we drank his health and wished him many years to preside over us , that we should never see

him again , and that we should have " by now stood at his graveside . The Craft under his rule had increased enormously , for he had era- the cause of Masonry at heart , and prospered that cause not only by words , but deeds . Among many acts of charity he had given one thousand guineas towards relieving theMasonic Boys' School from its heavy debt , and had bequeathed the munificent sum of

thirty thousand pounds to further the great principles of our Order , by founding an infirmary in his native town of Bolton . The "Blair" Lodge was perhaps attached to him by stronger ties than any other lodge in his province ; its charter was granted under his rule ; their P . M . Kennedy was his last acting P . G . T ., and , above all , their lodge was called after him , and was the only one that bore

his name in the province , or indeed throughout England . They had every reason to bc proud of that name , ancl he prayed the G . A . O . T . U . might grant that the "Blair " Lodge might ever prosper , and be the means of perpetuating ancl handing down to Masons of succeeding generations the memory of the late Stephen Blair—of a good old English gentleman , a true friend , a kind employer ,

and a Provincial Grand Master who can never be surpassed or more beloved in the province . ( The toast was drunk in solemn silence . ) Other toasts followed , including " The M . W . P . G . M .-elect of E . L ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Nicholas Le Gendre Starkie , " " The W . M -elect of the Blair Lodge , " given by Dr . Dill , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., and suitably responded to Bro . Worthington , S . AV . 851 . The toasts

were interspersedb y songs and accompaniments given by Bros . Captain Lathbury , Knight , Royle , and Winning , and which in no small degree added to the enjoyment of an agreeable and fraternal evening . LOUGHBOROUGH . —Howe and Charnwood Lodge , No . 1007 . —This lodge held its first meeting after the recess , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when the following brethren

were present : The AV . M ., Bro . J . Wilson ; Bros . AV . G . Palmer , P . M . ; C . H . Capp ,, J . W . ; Henry Deane , P . P . G . R . ; F . Amott , W . C . Cartwright , AV . G . Palmer , jun ., John Taylor , J . W . Greenwcod , J . J . Fairfax Scott , Henry Dougherty , and , as visitor , Bro . AV . Rowbotham , 279 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree ancl the minutes ofthe last lodge read and confirmed , Bro .

Cartwright was examined , received the test of merit and retired , and the lodge having been opened in the second degree , was passed to the F . C . The working tools having been explained by Bro . Deane , Bro . Taylor was then examined as to his proficiency in lhis degree and being approved , retired . Thc lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Taylor duly raised to the sublime

degree . Ihe ceremony was , by command of the W . M ., performed by the Acting S . AV ., Bro . Deane , who also gave the lecture on the tracing board . The lodge then resumed in the second and first degrees . A circular from the Prov . G . Secretary was read , asking thc brethren to elect a member as P . G . Steward , and Bro . W . G . Palmer , jun ., was unanimously e ' ectcd to that office . The W . M .

impressed upon the brethren the desirability of a large attendance at the Provincial Grand Lodge at Market Harborotigh , on the 16 th insl . The brethren were then called to refreshment , ancl general satisfaction was expressed at the steady improvement in the position and working of the lodge . LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodire , No . 11 S 2 . —

The third anniversary of this flourishing lodge was held in the Lodge-room Coffee-house Hotel , Wavertree , on Wednesday , the 17 th ult ., the lodge was opened in due form and solemn prayer by Bro . W . Woods , I . P . M ., W . M . pro tem . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Hamer , P . G . T ., then presented Bro . Samuel Cookson , S . W ., to Bro .

Woods for installation , assisted bv Bros . Wylie , P . G . R . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; and T . Slay , " P . M . 673 . Thcinstallation was then proceeded with , and upon re-admission of of the brethren under the direction of Bro . Woods , the full ceremony of installation was gone through in a most perfect manner . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year , when the following brethren

were invested : Bros . J . Thornton , I . P . M . ; P . R . Thorn , S . W . ; W . Pughe , J . W . ; W . Brown , re-elected Treas . ; J . G . Bales , re-elected Sec . ; R . G . Lupton , S . D . ; J . W . Williams , J . D . ; J . A . Edginton , I . G . ; A . Vaughan and S . F . Parker , Stewards ; W . Crawford , Tyler . Business being ended the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The Installation Banquet of this lodge

took place in thc Lodge-room , Coffee House , AVavcitree , on AVednesday , the 31 st ult ., the lodge was opened indue form and with solemn prayer by Bro . Samuel Cookson , W . M . About fifty of thc brethren assembled , amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . Mott , P . G . D . ; II . Hornby ; T . C . W . May , P . M . 673 ; J . Scott , P . M . 594 ; and P . Lawson , P . M . 594 . Bros . Booker and

Story were examined as to their proficiency to be passed to the degree of F . C . Freemasons , which was satisfactory ; they were then passed to that degree in a very able manner by the W . M . The brethren were called from labour to refreshment , when about fifty of thc brethren sat down to a dinner on the most liberal scale and splendid style of the hostess , Mrs . Thomas Wright . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bros . F . Parry and T .

Mowbray , added greatly to thc enjoyment of the evening , by singing several songs in their usual good style . The last toast of thc evening having been given , thc lodge was closed iii | duc form and with solemn prayer by the W . M . WESTEIUL-AI . —Amherst Lodge , No . 1223 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , 8 th inst ., at the Kings Arms Hotel , at three o ' clock in the afternoon . Thc AV . M ., Bro . R . B . Newson , P . M ., Prov .

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G . Purst ., was supported by Bros . Col . Warde , S . W . ; J . H . Jewell , J . W . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Reg ., Cumberland and Westmorland , as P . M . ; J . T . Bowen , as Sec . ; Fox , Clark , Stanard , Blackman , and other brethren . The lodge was opened in form , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . announced that the first duty of the brethren was

to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year , and requested the Acting Secretary to supply the brethren with voting papers . This being done , the W . M . declared Bro . Col . Warde unanimously elected . The W . M .-elect having thanked the brethren , a committee was formed to make arrangements for the annual meeting , which ( considering the high

nsteem m which the W . M . for the ensuing year is held promises to be very largely attended . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room . The usual loyal and Craft toasts were proposed and duly ' ¦ "Winnred , so also was the toast of "The Visitor , " Bro . Bowes .

SCARBOROUGH . — Denison Lodge , No . 124 S . —The annual Masonic ball of this lodge in aid of the Masonic Charities , took place on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Grand Hotel ( the place of meeting of the lodge ) , under the distinguished patronage of the Right Worshipful Bra ., the Earl of Zetland , P . G . Master ; Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Lindsay , W . Bro . Sir Harcourt Johnstone , Ai . P ,

P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Sykes , Esq ., M . P . ; R . W . Bro . J . P . Bell , Esq ., M . D ., D . P . G . M . ; the Worshipful , the Mayor of Scarborough , Bro . R . Foster , Esq ., and the Old Globe and Denison Lodges . The company assembled between 9 . 30 and 10 p . m ., and dancing then commenced , to thc inspiring strains of Bro . Pritchard ' s band . The capacious dining-hall of the hotel , tastefully decorated , was the

ballroom on this occasion , which presented a very gay and animated appearance , the clothing of the brethren and military uniforms of a few greatly added to the scene , which was rendered complete by the array of grace and beauty ( seldom met with in many ball-rooms , ) which honoured this ball , the dancing was most spirited throughout the evening , and the excellent arrangements of Bro .

I ' ricour , ( the esteemed manager , ) for the comfort of the guests , met with merited universal approval of all , while Bro . Scidenstriker ' s usual attentive and untiring zeal at the supper-room , prevented the most fastidious from experiencing the slightest inconvenience ; indeed everything was the theme of universal delight , and the committee may

well be proud of their exertions being crowned with complete success . As over 300 patronised the ball , a good sum will be realised to hand over to our much prized charities , and we sincerely hope it will inspire other lodges to use similar means to raise the funds of the Masonic Charities .

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METROPOLITAN . Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —This young and flourishing chapter met on Thursday , September 8 th , at the Greyhound Inn , Dulwich . Comps . J . AA . Avery , as M . E . Z . ; J . W . Halsey , P . Z ., as H . ; II . Massey , J . ; and F . Walters , P . Z ., opened the chapter . The minutes of the former meeting were lead and confirmed unanimously .

Ballots were unanimous in favour of the candidates for exaltation , and apologies were received for their absence . Comp F . Walters , P . Z ., installed Comp . II . Massey as the Ii ; who installed Comp . C . A . Poller , as J . Comp . J . AV . Avery being M . E . Z . of 73 , was formally placed in ihe M . E . Z . chair . The officers appointed were : Comps .

A . Avery , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . A . Smith , S . E . ; W . H . Green , S . N . ; R . II . Williams , P . S . ; AA . J . Laing , Janitor . The chapter was then closed ; banquet followed , at which the usual toasts were given . The companions , after some hours of pleasure spent in each other ' s society , retired . A'isitors : Comps . H . Potter , P . Z . II , & c , and II . Bartlett , 169 .

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BOMBAY . Lodge Siriits , No . 90 , E . C . —The regular meeting of the lodge was held on 141 I 1 July . Present : —Right Wor . thc Honourable J . Gibbs , Prov . Grand Master ; W . Bro . li . II . Avion , P . M ., as AV . M . ; Bros . T . Crawford , as S . AV . ; E . Gleave , as J . AV . ; AV . Stephens , as M . O . ; M . B . Cohen , as J . O . ; J . Thomas , as Sec . and Org . ;

J . O . AVeeks , as S . D . ; A . Swift , as I . G . ; J . AV . Scager , Tyler * , also Bros . J . P . Leith , E . T . Leith , J . Dixon , J . AA . Hunter , & c . Thc lodge was duly opened , when thc summons convening the meeting was read , and thc minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The first business before the lodge was the installation of Bro . J . P . Leith , AV . M .-elcct ; this ceremony

was performed by AVor . Bro . Ii . Ii . Avron in his usual masterly style . AVor . Bro . J . P . Leith expressed his regret that , owing to thc absence ot many of those whom he intended to appoint to office , he was compelled to postpone the investiture of most of his officers . Bro . Thomas was appointed Secretary and invested with the collar of his

office ; Bro . Seagcr was invested as Tyler . The By-laws were next considered , when on the motion of AVor . Bro . Avron , seconded by Bro . C . A . Gumpert , it was unanimously carried , "That the By-lawsasamended be adopted , printed and distributed . " Bro . E . T . Leith proposed , and A . C . Gumpert seconded , Bro . J . II . Hunter , for joining . Thc lodge was closed at S p . m .

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