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_ -I am a keen sportsman and an Irishman . In the hunting field peop le of all classes meet together . They come out to enjoy themselves , and Freemasonry reminds me of this simile . We meet in the lodge room and at the dinner table jn one common brotherhood j and at the same time we help those who want help and those who are in distress , and we stick up for our friends and brethren in trouble to

the utmost of our ability . In a few days 1 have to uerform the ceremony of dedicating a new Masonic hall , and am happy to learn that many of you are coming to that important gathering , and any brother here this evening I shall be delighted to receive and welcome upon that occasion as my own guest . At the dedication of the new building I trust you will find your Provincial Grand

Master will do his work as he ought to do it . Before sitting down I have a very pleasing duty , to propose a toast that is very properly honoured at all Masonic meetings . I submit to you "The Health of your W . M ., " and regret I cannot express my feelings so well as I should like , as for the last few days I have been out with the Yeomanry , and if we have not been fighting the foes , we have at least been

lighting the elements . I look forward with pleasure to coming here again , and to the additional pleasure of hearing your Worshipful Master , whose health I ask you to drink , go through that ceremony , which I am sure he would have done so excellently this evening had opportunity offered . The W . M ., in reply , said , although he always had a strong love for Freemasonry , that evening and the many

kind things said of him had magnified that affection . He regretted the absence of the candidate for Freemasonry , as the lodge was always ready to do its work , and he thought it would have been done to the satisfaction of the Provincial Grand Master . He returned thanks for the kind way they had received his name . In proposing the toast of "The Past Masters" the

Worshipful Master paid a high tribute to them for the way they had done their work . The sentiment was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Shapland , I . P . M . The Worshipful Master submitted "The Visitors , " whicli the Eldon Lodge was always glad to welcome . This was replied to in terse terms by Bros . Pike and Grubb .

"The Hostess" and The Musical Brethren were duly honoured , and the Tyler's toast brought the list to a close . The afternoon was rendered additionally attractive by the performance of a good musical programme . Bro . Fulford kindly presided at the piano with his usual ability . Bro .

Carnngton contributed two solos on the violin with that skill for which he is renowned . Bro . Leveritt was in good voice in singing Bro . Godfrey Marks' song , " The Demon King . " The other brothers who added to the harmony either with song or recitation were VV . K . Thomas , Rice , Dimery , Shapland , Hazel , Tonkin , and Spencer .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House on Tuesday , the Gth inst . Bro . A . H . Duffin , VV . M ., occupied the chair , the following brethren being present : Bros . Geo . W . Smith , S . W . j C . Webb , J . W . j John Holroyd , P . P . G . S ., Treas . j John Waring , P . M ., Secj B . E .

Eckersley , S . D . j C . Driver , J . D . j H . Waterhouse , I . G . j R . C . Gray , Steward j John Barker , P . P . G . T . j Henry Mainwaring , P . M . j J . Ogden , H . F . Atkinson , R . W . Martin , S . M . Williams , John Green , A . Cadwell , W . H . Browne , J . Ward , F . J . Wright , A . K . Boothroyd , and J . B . Kirk , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Smith , P . M ., S . W . Bro . John Holroyd was unanimously elected Treasurer j Bro . Kirk , Tyler j and Bro . Smith , Charity representative . Bros . John Simpson and R . W . Martin were appointed Auditors . The lodge was then closed .

TUNBRIDGE WELLS . Pantiles Lodge ( No . 2200 ) . —The first meeting of the session of this lodge was held in the Pump Room on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., and was well attended , Bro . Tom Ryder , W . M ., presiding . The usual formal business having been transacted , the Secretary , Bro . Rufus Stevenson , P . M ., read a most exhaustive , graphic , and carefully

worded report on the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge toTunbridge Wells in June last . The VV . M . having complimented Bro . Stevenson on presenting such a voluminous report , it was the unanimous desire of the lodge that it should be entered upon the minutes . The W . M . spoke of the wonderful assistance he had received from Bro . Stevenson at the time of the visit of the-Provincial Grand Lodge ,

and remarkedthat early and late their Secretary was to be found organising the arrangements , which were brought to such a successful termination , and they were highly spoken of throughout the entire province . He moved that a special vote of thanks should be accorded Bro . Stevenson . This having been unanimously carried , the W . M . said he was glad to be able with the assistance of the brethren to put those

thanks in a somewhat more practical form as he now had the pleasure to present to Bro . Stevenson a really handsome Secretary's jewel as a small recognition of the services rendered by him at the time of the visit of the Prov . Grand Lodge . When he mooted the subject to the brethren it was received most warmly and with the most kindly feeling . It was the wish of the lodge that Bro . Stevenson would live

to wear the , jewel for many years , and that he would enjoy good health . He hoped Bro . Stevenson would accept it , not for its intrinsic value , but as an earnest of the hearty good feeling of the brethren towards him . The W . M . having pinned on the jewel , Bro . Stevenson replied , observing that they had completely taken him by surprise , for , though he had met many of the brethren during the last few daysnot

, one had given him the slightest intimation . They had certainl y observed the tenets of Freemasonry in their entirety . He desired to tender to them his most heartfelt thanks for such a kind recognition of his services . He could not ueny the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge did entail a considerable amount of work , but it did not distress mm , and havinsr the interest of the Pantiles l . ndo- p nt hpart .

J 'e did not shirk the work . He knew , too , that he was working in the interest of two most worthy W . M . ' s , Bros . J yder and Simpson , and he was extremely glad the visit ? h v \ suctl an unc l uahfied success . He desired to thank tne VV . M . most heartily for the flattering remarks he had •nade in reference to himself on this occasion , and he could assure the brethren he should strive his utmost to further we interests of the lodge . Bro . Nicholas Greeenwell , S . W .,

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was then unanimously elected VV . M ., and Bro . 1 " . Potter was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Rufus Stevenson , P . M ., kindly consented to act as Charity representatives and Bro . Boulter , who has served the lodge well from it , commencement , was unanimously re-elected Tyler . Bros . Wiseman and Embery were re-elected as the Audit Committee , and the VV . M ., Bro . Tom Ryder , and Bro . T . P .

Hodson were thanked for presenting to the lodge the handsome banner used for the first time at the visit of the Prov . Grand Lodge . General sympathy was expressed with Bro . Corringham , who was unable to be present owing to his child having to undergo an operation that day , and Bro .

Lake was requested to convey the sympathies of the brethren . Three initiates were announced , and it was decided to bring forward a resolution that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Ryder . After the business the brethren adjourned to the Swan Hotel , where Bro . Rule provided a capital supper .

WEST HARTLEPOOL . Stranton Lodge ( No . 1862 ) . —The installation of W . M . in connection with the above lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., when Bro . William Barlow , P . P . G . S ., was installed W . M . by Bro . F . Bennett , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . The W . M . elect invested the following officers : Bros . J .

Abbey , I . P . M . ; J . H . Johnson , S . W . j A . Boddy , J . W . j J . VV . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j W . A . Smith , Secj G . L . Wooley , S . D . j G . Barker , J . D . j R . VV . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . C j J . Oliver , Org . j J . Burns , I . G . ; R . Coulson , VV . Stevenson , J . S . Bryans , and T . Braybrook , Stwds j and VV . Atkinson , Tyler . The banquet was served at the Royal Hotel by Host Cabry .

WOLVERHAMPTON . Lodge Of Honour ( No . 526 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel on Friday , the g : h inst ., when there were present Bros . Alexander McBean , W . M . j J . D . Steen , S . W . j Henry Hall , J . W . j Rev . Jas . Seddon , Chap . ; C . A . Newnham , Treas . ; John J . Smith , Sec ; VV . H . Hewitt , J . D . ; T . J . Barnett , D . C ; B . Baker , I . G . ; J . A . Lloyd , Org . ; J . E . Morris

and T . P . Price , Stwds . ; F . Dally , P . M . ; C . Walsh Graham , P . M . ; W . E . Marsh , P . M . j F . G . Lidington , P . M . j G . W . Walker , P . M . ; C . Fendelow , P . M . j G . Baker , P . M . ; VVm . Baker , S . C . Adam , VV . Davis , J . Evans , J . Darby , H . H . Chilton , C Colledge , John Parkes , T . Wilson , H . C . Reynolds , M . Wilkie , W , Biakemore , and W . Twist , P . G . Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Thomas

Chambers , W . M . 252 ; F . Nokes , W . M . 183 S ; Thos . Wolverson , 1 S 3 S ; and T . Skett , S . W . 419 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . A ¦ unanimous ballot was taken for Bros . Thomas Wilson , Sec . 1520 , and N . P . Smith , 1 S 3 S . Messrs . Wilkie and Biakemore were initiated by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . F . G . Lidington , I . P . M .,

and G . W . Walker , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . The ballot for W . M . for the ensuing year proved unanimous in favour of Bro . J . D . Steen , S . VV . Bro . C . A . Newnham was again unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Twist , Tyler . Two gentlemen were proposed and seconded as candidates for initiation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .

Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers ( No . 1 S 3 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., in their lodge room at the Drill Hall , which was fitted up about two years ago with very handsome brown oak furniture , specially made by Bro . George Kenning . In the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., Bro . Capt . J . F . Chapman , Bro . Major G . W . Walker , P . M .,

P . A . G . Sec , was the acting W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Thomas Wolverton , 411 , was unanimously elected as a joining member . The D . C , Bro . Major J . B . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., then presented for installation Bro . Francis Nokes , S . W ., to the Installing Master , Bro . Major G . VV . Walker , who performed the

ceremony in an admirably impressive manner , and installed Bro . Nokes in the chair of K . S . The W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Capt . J . F . Chapman , I . P . M . ; H . Percy Smith , S . W . ; Capt . H . E . Procter , J . W . ; Rev . W . Prosser , Chap . ; H , Kitson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . D . Wassell , Sec ; T . G . Bennet , S . D . ; Lieut . T . F . Waterhouse ,

J . D . j Major G . W . Walker , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec , D . C . j I . Roper , Mus . Bac Oxon , Org . j J . T . Homer , I . G . j W . Gough Allen , Stwd . ; and Sergt .-lnstructor W . Grimes , Tyler . At the close of the lodge the brethren and their visitors were served with an excellent banquet in an adjoining room , at which the newly-installed Worshipful Master presided .

Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , and a very happy and enjoyable evening was spent . Among the visitors present were Bros . Rev . C Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain j T . L . Gibbons , P . M . 1520 j Major T .

C . Bird , P . M . 1792 and lSyGj F . G . Lidington , I . P . M . 526 ,- Lieutenant VV . Saunders Smith , iyGj A VV . Sims , 526 j and others . The Lodge of Honor was represented by Bro . Captain A . McBean , VV . M ., and an apology was tendered on behalf of Bro . J . Bradney , W . M . St . Peter ' s Lodge , who was absent through sickness .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

GA TESHEAU- ON- TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the Sth inst . The proceedings were opened by Comps . Robert Whitfield , Z . j Wm . Brown , H . j M . Corbitt , as J . ; and Comp . John Spearman , P . Z . 4 81 . The installation of Principals was the first business

done after the confirmation of the minutes . Comp . VVm . Brown was duly installed Z . by Comp . R . Whitfield , I . P . Z . j Comp . M . Corbitt , P . Z ., was rc-obligated as H ., and Comp . Wm . Richardson was installed as J . by Comp . Wm . Brown , Z . The following were invested as officers for the ensuing-year : Comps . T . R . Jobson , S . E . ; Robt .

Stewart , S . N . ; John Boazman , Treas . j R . H . Holme , P . S . j Wm . Dalrymple , ist A . S . j Thos . Chegwidden , 2 nd A . S . j Robt . Ferry , Org . j and Joshua Curry , Janitor . After the chapter was closed , the annual festival was held in the refreshment room , and an enjoyable evening was spent by the companions present .

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WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 9 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when Comps . Johns , P . G . S ., Z ., presided , supported by his officers and members . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Comp . J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H .,

Installing Officer , was invited to the First Principal s chair , and Comp . Brakenridge was installed Z . j Comps . Thos . Allinson , H . j G . Starkey , J . j ] . T . Ray , S . E . j S . Broadbent , S . N . ; VV . Heathcote , P . S . ; Rev . J . Anderson , ist A . S . j Dr . Muir , 2 nd A . S . j VV . Bewlay , P . P . G . D . C , Treas ; D . II . Cook , Org . ; and J . Casson , Janitor . The following were also present : Comps . J . Paterson , P . Z .,

P . P . G . J . ; C . Gowan , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . B . Cowman , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; D . Reece , Z . 9 G 2 , P . P . G . Reg . ; G . W . Roll , C . J . J . Harris , W . H . Bewlay , A . Moordaff , and J . Thompson . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " from Chapters 9 62 and 1225 , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Henniker Lodge ( No . 315 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at Mark Masons' Hall , there being present Bros . J . Barnett , jun ., P . P . G . M . O . Middx . andSurrey , W . M . ; VV . J . Crutch , S . VV . ; J . H . Lane , J . W . ; VV . J . Nicholls , S . O . ; J . Terry , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; C Moore , R . of M . ; H . Warner , S . D . ; E . S .

Crick , J . D . ; J . H . Gluckstein , I . G . ; Col . H . Radcliffe , H . Cox , P . M . ; and C F . Matier , G . Sec . Visitors : Bros . C . H . Driver , G . L of VV . ; VV . Maple , W . M . Old Kent Lodge ; H . Danford Thomas , and J . F . Ferguson . The lodge being opened , ballots were taken for Bros . A . VV . Moore , H . Kift , and L . A . Richardson , which were unanimously favourable . Bros . J . Culverwell , F . Gale , A . VV . Moore , and H . Kift were advanced to the Degree

of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in a most perfect and impressive manner by the VV . M . The W . M . then invested Bro . H . Kift as Honorary Organist of the lodge . The brethren then repaired to the Holborn Restaurant , where Bro . Hamp had prepared one of those recherche little dinners he knows so well how to provide , and the pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the vocal abilities of Bros . Kift , A . W . Moore , and J . H . Lane .

BELVEDERE . Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., the W . M ., _ Bro . Heaps , P . G . I . G ., presiding , assisted by Bros . Robinson , P . M ., as S . W . ; Wood , P . M ., as J . W . ; Jolly , Greig , and Greenway , Overseers ; Thomas , as S . D . ; Bateman ,

P . M ., P . G . M . O ., Sec . and acting I . P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Traill , W . M . 433 ; and Beamish , W . M ., Biggs , Cobham , Wallis , and Mitchell , of 364 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read , a ballot was taken for Bro . VV . A . Messer , 1973 , and proving unanimous in his favour , that brother was advanced to the honourable Degree by the W . M . The election of VV . M .

for the ensuing year was then taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . C . W . Blaxland , the S . W . Bro . Robinson , P . M ., was re-elected as Treasurer , and Bro . Gale as Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Bateman , P . M ., the sum of £ 1 is . was voted to the Portal memorial organ at Mark Grand Lodge . The VV . M . having reported his attendance at the recent Mark Benevolent Festival , Auditors

were appointed . The Secretary announced that Provincial Grand Mark Lodge would be held at Sheerness on the 4 th November . A Past Master's jewel having been cordially voted to the retiring W . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to refreshment , where a short time was pleasantly spent in social intercourse before separating .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . F . Reeves , VV . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Janau , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Lyell , S . D . ; Windsor , J . D . ; Nettleship , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Luckhurst ,

Folkard , Russell , Rankin , Sandals , King , Cheese , Steele , Barclay Perkins , and Balcombe . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being announced , and Bro . Russell having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Russell was passed to the Degree of F . C . The

lodge was closed in the Second Degree . 1 he ceremony 01 initiation being announced , and Bro . Folkard having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated , the W . M . giving the charge . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Evans was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Evans returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . M . Scarlett , P . S . G . W . Essex , W . M . ; H . B . Harding , S . W . j R . W . Nicole , J . W . ; CM . Coxon , Sec . ; R . Loonies , S . D . j G . T . Chretien , J . D . ; VV . T . Crane , I . G . j C . G . Gray , J . Amand , and J . Duncan . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes

of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Gray answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gray being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed