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Accepted Masons was held on the 27 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenamm , St . Leonard-gate . Bro . J . Jowelt , the retiring W . M ., presided and there was a good attendance of members . The W . M ., elect ( Bro . E . Carelcll ) was duly presented by Bro . Whimpray , P . M ., and Bro . Simpson P . M ., and installed by Bro . Jowett , who officiated as installing master , and went through the ceremony in a
highly impressive and efficient manner . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : l . P . M ., Bro . Jowett ; S . W ., Bro . W . Warbrick ; J . W ., Bro . J . J . Croskell ; Treas ., Bro . James Hatch ; Sec , Bro . John Hatch ; S . D ., Bro . John Atkinson ; J . D ., Bro . John Pilkington ; I . G ., Bro . B . Gregson ; Org ., Bro . Aldous ; S . S ., Bro . E . Johnson ; J . S ., Bro . Bay ley ; D . of C , Bro . K . Stanton .
—Tha brethren afterwards adjourned to the King ' s Arms hotel , where the installation banquet was held , under the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . After the removal of the cloth the usual leiyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , amongst the latter being that of Bro . Dr . Moore , regret being expressed that the state of his health prevented his being present amongst them . The toasts
were interspread with songs , and a very pleasant evening was spent . —The monthly meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Card well . There was not a very large attendance . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , anel several
communications read . Bro . Jowett I . P . M ., then gave a lecture on "The Symbolism of the Masonic Apron . " The lecture an original one , was very interesting , and did great credit to Bro . Jowett's knowledge of Masonic lore . At the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him . The usual proclamations were then made , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony anil silent prayer .
YORK . —St . Patriok ' s Lodge ( No . 295 ) ( I . C)—The annual installation meeting of this military lodge , which is attached to the 4 H 1 Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , at present lying in York Barracks , was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening . There was a good attendance of visitors , consisting chiefly of brethren from the local lodges . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M .
( Bio . Major T . B . Shaw-Hellier ) , Hro . J . Todd , P . M . and Treas . 236 , Prov . G . Reg ., presided , amongst others present beiny Bros . J . S . Cumberland , W . M . 1611 ; G . Hiliutord , P . M / 236 , P . P . G . O . ; W . C . Lukis , W . M . Dc Grey and Ripon , 837 ; V . B . Whytchcad , P . M . 1611 , Prov . G . D . C ; and others . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . J . Tcdd , assisted by Bro . T . B . Whytehead ,
and the W . M . ( Bro . J . llanly ) appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . I .. Murphy , S . W . ; M . C . S . Tynte , J . W , ; Wm . Harris , Sec ; James Pcdley , Treas . ; J . Somerset , S . D . ; Walter Flint , J . D . ; ily . Lewis , I . G . j J . Gladman , Tyler . An excellent supper , supplied by Bro .
J . Toes , followed the closing of the lodge , at which the W . M . presided , and proposed the usual loyal anel Masonic toasts . " Prosperity to the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , " " The Health of the W . M ., " " Prosperity ta the York and Eboracum Lodges , " " The Visitois , " and other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was passed .
MALTA . —Lodge of St . John and SI . Paul ( No . 349 ) . —The brethren belonging to this influential and admiiably conducted lodge , and a number of visitors , mustered in strong force in the Masonic Hall , Str . vla Stretta , on St . John ' s Day , December 27 th , for the puipose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro , Lieut . Coffery , R . A . The lodge was opened in due form
by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Walton , the retiring W . M ., vacated the chair , thus closing his useful and prosperous year of office . The chair was then taken by Bro . Kingston , the W . D . G . M ., and the W . M . elect having been presented to him by Bros . P . M's . Rotlicrham and Doherty , he pioceeelcd with the ceremony of installation , which he
performed in the able , impressive-, anil iffeclive style which characterises all his Masonic working , and which never fails to elicit the sympathy and approbation of those present . The following brethren were subsequently invested as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . W . Watson , I . P . M . ; E . Rosenbusch , D . D . G . M ., Treas . ( for the fourteenth time ); Jones , S . W . ; Litiledale , J . W . ; J . W . Slarkcy , Sec . ; L .
Schaefer , S . D . ; Godwin , J . D . ; Saviles , I . G . ; Beck , Tyler . Three candielatcs were propised for initiation at the next regular meeting , and the lodge was then closed in ancient form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren retired to the adjoining refreshment room , where they sat down lo an excellent collation , provided by the active and able Tyler , Bro . Heck . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
proposed in appropriate terms , by Ihe W . M ., and met with the hearty reception and response which they always call forlh in Masonic assemblies . "The Health of the W . D . G . M ., Bio . Kingston , " followed , and was responded to with the manifest pleasure , fervour , and empressement which his popular personal qualities , impartial and conciliatory manners , as well as his long , useful , and successful
Masonic career , never fail lo elicit from every lodge and every member under his juiisdiclion . In acknowled ging the toast , Bro . Kingston thanked the officers ar . d brethren present for their continued kindness , and the n auifestalions of their good-will and approbation . It had been his constant aim and earnest study to fulfil Ihc important duties appertaining lo hi-. ; high and responsible position honcslly , impartially , and to the best of
his ability ; and if the expressions of kindness and approval which were so constantly accorded him by llicbrcthern in his district , might be taken as indications of success , certainly he might reasonably conclude that his endeavours had been , so far , tolerably effective . His aims and aspirations in the past ivould , he could assure them , be those of the future and he would continue , as far as lie was able , \ n disseminate and cany out the gicat principles
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of masonry , promote its benevolent purposes , and so perform his responsible duties as to merit and secure a continuance of their estc-m and approbation , as well as the satisfaction and approval of Grand Lodge . The health ol the W . M . was then given , and was greeted with evident and hcaity marks of pleasure and approbation . In responding , Bro . Coffery said that he most heartily
thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him by placing him in the most honorable position tei which a mason coulel aspire . He felt Ihe honour more intensely because he was , comparatively , a very young mason and very little right to expect such a result . lie could only assure them , that his constant and undeviating purpose and endeavour woulel be to do honour to their choice
by conscientiously performing the agenda , and promoting the interests of the lodge over which they had so kindly selected him to preside . There might be many shortcomings in his working but these would , ceitainly , not be the results of cither inattention or the want of an earnest desire to perform his duties eflic iently . The health of the l . P . M . Bro . Watson , was subsequently proposed and was received
and responded to with tokens of pleasure and hearty enthusiasm . Bro . Watson , in acknowledging the toast , said that he felt greatly affected and gratifie . 1 by the complimentary terms in which his health hadbecn proposed . and by thc hearty manner in which it had been received . These appreciative expressions and indications were especially pleasing ar . d gratifying on the present occasion , because
they might , he hoped , be taken as proofs that he hael succeeded in executing the duties of W . M . in such a manner as to gain their esteem and approval . When they did him the great and unexpected honour of electing him W . M . of the Lodge of St . John and St . Paul he was , comparatively a stranger lo many of them . But the brotherly greeting , hearty welcome , ami able assistance they so rcadly accorded
him , greatly pleaseel and encouraged him ; and made him anxious and determined to elo all in his power to carry on the duties of his important and honourable office as efficiently as possible and maintain the prestige of the lodge and leave this chair as unsullicel as he found it . At lust , he certainly looked forward with a considerable amount of diffidence anil fear , and saw many shortcomings and
defecls looming in the distance , bul by their kind forbearance and sympathy , and Ihe able co-operation and assistance eif his officers the agenda ol the lodge had in his thinking been performed effcclivtly and in harmony . He was proud to say that his year of office had not only been a | Jeasing and harmonious one , but also a successful and prosperous . They hail not held fewer than thirty
meetings and worked thirty-eight degices . Eighteen , candidates had been initiated , nineteen passed , and fourteen raised , and eight admitted as joining members . He was sorry , in one sense ' , that Ihe departure of some of Her Majesty ' s ships and removal of certain regiments had prevented five oE the brethren completing their degrees , but he hoped that some of Ihcm would return and have the
pleasure of being raised by the present able and efficient W . M . He confessed that neither the character nor the prosperity of a lodge could be justly estimated by the number of initiations and members . Quality as well as quantity must be taken into account . But he believed that in the past year they hail been fortunate in those admitted , for , in his thinking , they were such as would do hcneiur
to that lodge in pailicular , anil the Craft in general . He again , most emphatically , thanked the officers and brc'hren for their continued indulgence , kindness , and support , and congratulated them on having made such a wise and prudent choice in selecting for their W . M . Bro . CofLry , who , as they all knew , had worked so diligentlv and well as S . W . "The Health ot the Visiting Brethren" am ! Tyler ' s toast terminated a pleasant and successful evening ,
SANDBACK . —Samaritan Lodge ( No . 3 68 ) . — The animal meeting of this old Lodge was held on Wednesday , Januaiy 8 th at the Masonic Rooms at three o ' clock . The lodge was opened by the D . M ., Bro . L . R . Jones , assisted by Bros . Rev . Thomas Lunt , S . W ., W . M . Elect . ; E . Furnhall , J . W . ; T . Dallon , S . D . ; R . Finlow , J . D . ; J . Wakefield Jun ., I . G . ; I . C . Hilditch , Sec . ; 1 . W . McGill
P . M ., P . Prov . J . A . D . Cer . ; Markin , P . M ., Prov . G . D . ; George W . Latham , Past Grand Deacon of England ; J . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Hulme , P . M ; J . Arden , P . M . ; S . Carter , P . M . ; P . Jackson , P . W . ; F . Leach , P . Hancock , H . Bcbbington , J . Turner , J . Wakefield , Steivels . ; S . Dickinson , Tyler . Visitors : —Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . ; J . W . Cumberland and
Westmoreland ; T . Buxton , P . M . 1345 . The Lodge was opened in elue form with prayer when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confounded . The loc ' ge being openeel in the seconel degree the W . M . in the name of the loelge asked Bro . John Bowes to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M Elect , the Rev . Thos . Lunt was then presented for the
benefit of installation and the first part of the ceremony being completed the lodge was opened in the thiid degree , The Installing Master then requested Bros . McGill and Makin to take the Wardens' chairs , and the collars and jewels being collected , all below the degree of Installed Masters , except the W . M . Elect , retired . Bro . Rev . Thos . Lunt being entrusted , retired , and a Boarel of Installed
Masters was opened in ample form , Ihc W . M . Elect admitted and installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . After the usual greeting , salutation , and proclamaton by the W . brethren , the lodge was called off and the cement applied . Labour resumed , the Board was closed , and the brethren of the several degrees re-admitted .
aed the u-ual greetings , salutations , proclamations , and presentations made . The W . M . then nominated and investcel his oflicrs for the ensuing year , each of whom was addressed by the Installing Master , and subsequently the antient charges lo the Master , Wardens , and brethren were delivered b y the same brother . The ceremony being com-
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pleted , Bro . J . W . Latham said they were indebted to Bro . Bowes for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony and the earnest impressiveness in which he had conveyed the great Masonic truths of their ritual . He proposed that the thanks of the lodge be accorded lo him and begged him to beleive that he suggested no empty compliment . The vote was carried by acclamation , and Bro .
having suitably responded tne remainder of the business was completed , the lodge closed : ind the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an abundance of good things awaited them . Grace after meat being said the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were du ] y honoured . We were much impressed by the earnest dignity with which the W . M . conducted the
proceedings and the clear and intelligent exposition he gave of Masonic principles . In proposing the Installing Master ' s health , he acknowledged his deep obligatious to Bro . Bowes and paid a high compliment to that brother with respect to his rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation . In responding to the toast of " The Visitois " Bro . Buxton said he . did not remember spending a more pleasant day
than he had on this occasion . He did not know which most pleased hina—the installation ceremony or the utterances of the W . M . With both he had been delighted and felt greatly indebted to Bro . Gilbert for inviting him . The Tyler ' s toast was proposed about nine and the brethren separated in harmony , well pleased with the day's proccceiings .
DORCHESTER . —Faith and Unanimity Lodge ( No . 417 ) . —The installation of the W . M . elect of this lodge , Bro . W . E . Brymcr ) , took place on the 1 st of January . It was a most successful meeting in every way , an unusually large number of the brethren being present an the occasion , besides numerous visitors from other loelges . Among the latter were Bro . Montague J . Guest ,
P . G . Master for Dorset , Bros . G . Burt and G . R . Crickmay , P . P . S . G . Wardens , Dorset . The Installing-Mastcr was the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . H . Dean , who performed the whole of the ceremony in the most efficient manner , and lo whose eloquence a high , but pre-eminently deserved tribute was paid by the P . G . M . The brethren were greatly edified by W . Bro . Dean ' s discharge of this impoila'it duly ,
and , without exception , they rcgardeel wilh adniiia'ion the facility with which the-, work was elemc . Bro . W . I- ' . Brymcr , W . M . appointed and invested the lollo . vin , ; ' !•;• - linen as his officers : —Bios . W . il . Dean . l . P . M . ; J . Rowe , S . W . ; T . M . Drun , J . W . ; 11 . Evcrelt , Chap . ; A . H . Lock , Sic ; K . D . Thornton , S . D . ; J . Robinson ,
Junior , J . D . ; J . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . , 11 . P . Kaikis , Org ; J . E . Stroud , I . G . ; C . Parsons , P . M ., anel W . Osmond , P . M ., Stewards ; W . Talbot , Tyler . After the closing of the lodge , the brethren asscinblcel round the banquctingtable , where the . usual Masonic toasts were honoured ; and a very happy evening was spent .
SALFORD . —Zetland Lod ^ c ( No . 852 ) . —On Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., the usual monthly meeting uf this lodge was helel at the Albeit Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . John Thos . Watts , in the chair . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . John Barnes was then initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by ihe W . M . Bro . T . Alcock having given the necessary
proofs of his proficiency in the First Degree , he was passed to the Fellow Ciaft by Bro . Samuel Heathcote , P . M ., in a very impressive manner . Bro . Heathcote then presented Bro . Robert Holland , the W . M . elect , to hear the ancient charges anel regulations , read by Bro . Wm . N aylor , the Secretary , after which all the brethren below the chair retired , and a Board of Installed Masters was declared .
Bro . Robert Holland was then elu ' y installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months in a very efficient and impressive manner by Bro . J . T . Watts , l . P . M . The brethren were then admitted , and the . W . M . appointed his officers—Bros J . Hardy , S . W . ; T . Heyworth , J . W . ; J . C . Edge , Treas . ; W . Wheeler , Sec . ; T . Conrey , S . D . ; G . Bintrham , J . D . ; W . Young , Chap . ; Thus . Baity , Org . ;
W . Nay lor , I . G . ; W . Hill , Tyler ; who were invested with the collars and jewels of their respective offices by Bro . Uriah Nicholls , P . P . G . P . The lodge was ciosed in due form and with solemn prayer at 6 o ' clock , p . m . The brethren ( upwards of forty ) then prepared to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist with a most sumptuous banquet , served by the worthy host in an excellent
manner . The W . M ., Bro . Holland , presiding , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposcel and duly honourcil . The toast of "The W . M . " having been received with great approbation , and replied to in a neat and effective speech , Bro . W . Riddell , P . M ., then proposcel " The Health of Bro . John Thos . Watts , l . P . M ., " referring lo the admirable way in whkh he had peiformcel his duties
during the past year , also the efficient manner he had done the installation ceremony . Bro . Holland , W . M ., then presented a Past Master ' s jewel to him in the name of the brethren of his lodge , as a token of their appreciation of his zealous services on behalf of Freemasonry , which was received and acknowledged in
suitable terms . The remaining toasts were " The P . M ' s ., " " The Visiting Brethren , " " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " tec , all eif which were cordially received and duly honoured . The proceedings were enlivened by songs , recitations , tec , given by several of the brethren , and terminated about 11 o ' clock .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( Vo . 1000 ) . —The annual installatioi meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Middlcton Hotel , uneler the presidency of Bro . A . Lucking , P . M . and P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C in the unavoidable absence through illness of the V . W . Bro . Rev . S . It . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z ., P . G . Chap , of England . Among a large attendance of members and visitors there were present : —Bros . A , Lucking , as W . M . ; W . D . Mcrritt acting S . W . ; J , C . Johnstone ,
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Accepted Masons was held on the 27 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenamm , St . Leonard-gate . Bro . J . Jowelt , the retiring W . M ., presided and there was a good attendance of members . The W . M ., elect ( Bro . E . Carelcll ) was duly presented by Bro . Whimpray , P . M ., and Bro . Simpson P . M ., and installed by Bro . Jowett , who officiated as installing master , and went through the ceremony in a
highly impressive and efficient manner . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : l . P . M ., Bro . Jowett ; S . W ., Bro . W . Warbrick ; J . W ., Bro . J . J . Croskell ; Treas ., Bro . James Hatch ; Sec , Bro . John Hatch ; S . D ., Bro . John Atkinson ; J . D ., Bro . John Pilkington ; I . G ., Bro . B . Gregson ; Org ., Bro . Aldous ; S . S ., Bro . E . Johnson ; J . S ., Bro . Bay ley ; D . of C , Bro . K . Stanton .
—Tha brethren afterwards adjourned to the King ' s Arms hotel , where the installation banquet was held , under the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . After the removal of the cloth the usual leiyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , amongst the latter being that of Bro . Dr . Moore , regret being expressed that the state of his health prevented his being present amongst them . The toasts
were interspread with songs , and a very pleasant evening was spent . —The monthly meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Card well . There was not a very large attendance . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , anel several
communications read . Bro . Jowett I . P . M ., then gave a lecture on "The Symbolism of the Masonic Apron . " The lecture an original one , was very interesting , and did great credit to Bro . Jowett's knowledge of Masonic lore . At the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him . The usual proclamations were then made , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony anil silent prayer .
YORK . —St . Patriok ' s Lodge ( No . 295 ) ( I . C)—The annual installation meeting of this military lodge , which is attached to the 4 H 1 Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , at present lying in York Barracks , was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening . There was a good attendance of visitors , consisting chiefly of brethren from the local lodges . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M .
( Bio . Major T . B . Shaw-Hellier ) , Hro . J . Todd , P . M . and Treas . 236 , Prov . G . Reg ., presided , amongst others present beiny Bros . J . S . Cumberland , W . M . 1611 ; G . Hiliutord , P . M / 236 , P . P . G . O . ; W . C . Lukis , W . M . Dc Grey and Ripon , 837 ; V . B . Whytchcad , P . M . 1611 , Prov . G . D . C ; and others . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . J . Tcdd , assisted by Bro . T . B . Whytehead ,
and the W . M . ( Bro . J . llanly ) appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . I .. Murphy , S . W . ; M . C . S . Tynte , J . W , ; Wm . Harris , Sec ; James Pcdley , Treas . ; J . Somerset , S . D . ; Walter Flint , J . D . ; ily . Lewis , I . G . j J . Gladman , Tyler . An excellent supper , supplied by Bro .
J . Toes , followed the closing of the lodge , at which the W . M . presided , and proposed the usual loyal anel Masonic toasts . " Prosperity to the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , " " The Health of the W . M ., " " Prosperity ta the York and Eboracum Lodges , " " The Visitois , " and other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was passed .
MALTA . —Lodge of St . John and SI . Paul ( No . 349 ) . —The brethren belonging to this influential and admiiably conducted lodge , and a number of visitors , mustered in strong force in the Masonic Hall , Str . vla Stretta , on St . John ' s Day , December 27 th , for the puipose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro , Lieut . Coffery , R . A . The lodge was opened in due form
by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Walton , the retiring W . M ., vacated the chair , thus closing his useful and prosperous year of office . The chair was then taken by Bro . Kingston , the W . D . G . M ., and the W . M . elect having been presented to him by Bros . P . M's . Rotlicrham and Doherty , he pioceeelcd with the ceremony of installation , which he
performed in the able , impressive-, anil iffeclive style which characterises all his Masonic working , and which never fails to elicit the sympathy and approbation of those present . The following brethren were subsequently invested as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . W . Watson , I . P . M . ; E . Rosenbusch , D . D . G . M ., Treas . ( for the fourteenth time ); Jones , S . W . ; Litiledale , J . W . ; J . W . Slarkcy , Sec . ; L .
Schaefer , S . D . ; Godwin , J . D . ; Saviles , I . G . ; Beck , Tyler . Three candielatcs were propised for initiation at the next regular meeting , and the lodge was then closed in ancient form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren retired to the adjoining refreshment room , where they sat down lo an excellent collation , provided by the active and able Tyler , Bro . Heck . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
proposed in appropriate terms , by Ihe W . M ., and met with the hearty reception and response which they always call forlh in Masonic assemblies . "The Health of the W . D . G . M ., Bio . Kingston , " followed , and was responded to with the manifest pleasure , fervour , and empressement which his popular personal qualities , impartial and conciliatory manners , as well as his long , useful , and successful
Masonic career , never fail lo elicit from every lodge and every member under his juiisdiclion . In acknowled ging the toast , Bro . Kingston thanked the officers ar . d brethren present for their continued kindness , and the n auifestalions of their good-will and approbation . It had been his constant aim and earnest study to fulfil Ihc important duties appertaining lo hi-. ; high and responsible position honcslly , impartially , and to the best of
his ability ; and if the expressions of kindness and approval which were so constantly accorded him by llicbrcthern in his district , might be taken as indications of success , certainly he might reasonably conclude that his endeavours had been , so far , tolerably effective . His aims and aspirations in the past ivould , he could assure them , be those of the future and he would continue , as far as lie was able , \ n disseminate and cany out the gicat principles
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of masonry , promote its benevolent purposes , and so perform his responsible duties as to merit and secure a continuance of their estc-m and approbation , as well as the satisfaction and approval of Grand Lodge . The health ol the W . M . was then given , and was greeted with evident and hcaity marks of pleasure and approbation . In responding , Bro . Coffery said that he most heartily
thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him by placing him in the most honorable position tei which a mason coulel aspire . He felt Ihe honour more intensely because he was , comparatively , a very young mason and very little right to expect such a result . lie could only assure them , that his constant and undeviating purpose and endeavour woulel be to do honour to their choice
by conscientiously performing the agenda , and promoting the interests of the lodge over which they had so kindly selected him to preside . There might be many shortcomings in his working but these would , ceitainly , not be the results of cither inattention or the want of an earnest desire to perform his duties eflic iently . The health of the l . P . M . Bro . Watson , was subsequently proposed and was received
and responded to with tokens of pleasure and hearty enthusiasm . Bro . Watson , in acknowledging the toast , said that he felt greatly affected and gratifie . 1 by the complimentary terms in which his health hadbecn proposed . and by thc hearty manner in which it had been received . These appreciative expressions and indications were especially pleasing ar . d gratifying on the present occasion , because
they might , he hoped , be taken as proofs that he hael succeeded in executing the duties of W . M . in such a manner as to gain their esteem and approval . When they did him the great and unexpected honour of electing him W . M . of the Lodge of St . John and St . Paul he was , comparatively a stranger lo many of them . But the brotherly greeting , hearty welcome , ami able assistance they so rcadly accorded
him , greatly pleaseel and encouraged him ; and made him anxious and determined to elo all in his power to carry on the duties of his important and honourable office as efficiently as possible and maintain the prestige of the lodge and leave this chair as unsullicel as he found it . At lust , he certainly looked forward with a considerable amount of diffidence anil fear , and saw many shortcomings and
defecls looming in the distance , bul by their kind forbearance and sympathy , and Ihe able co-operation and assistance eif his officers the agenda ol the lodge had in his thinking been performed effcclivtly and in harmony . He was proud to say that his year of office had not only been a | Jeasing and harmonious one , but also a successful and prosperous . They hail not held fewer than thirty
meetings and worked thirty-eight degices . Eighteen , candidates had been initiated , nineteen passed , and fourteen raised , and eight admitted as joining members . He was sorry , in one sense ' , that Ihe departure of some of Her Majesty ' s ships and removal of certain regiments had prevented five oE the brethren completing their degrees , but he hoped that some of Ihcm would return and have the
pleasure of being raised by the present able and efficient W . M . He confessed that neither the character nor the prosperity of a lodge could be justly estimated by the number of initiations and members . Quality as well as quantity must be taken into account . But he believed that in the past year they hail been fortunate in those admitted , for , in his thinking , they were such as would do hcneiur
to that lodge in pailicular , anil the Craft in general . He again , most emphatically , thanked the officers and brc'hren for their continued indulgence , kindness , and support , and congratulated them on having made such a wise and prudent choice in selecting for their W . M . Bro . CofLry , who , as they all knew , had worked so diligentlv and well as S . W . "The Health ot the Visiting Brethren" am ! Tyler ' s toast terminated a pleasant and successful evening ,
SANDBACK . —Samaritan Lodge ( No . 3 68 ) . — The animal meeting of this old Lodge was held on Wednesday , Januaiy 8 th at the Masonic Rooms at three o ' clock . The lodge was opened by the D . M ., Bro . L . R . Jones , assisted by Bros . Rev . Thomas Lunt , S . W ., W . M . Elect . ; E . Furnhall , J . W . ; T . Dallon , S . D . ; R . Finlow , J . D . ; J . Wakefield Jun ., I . G . ; I . C . Hilditch , Sec . ; 1 . W . McGill
P . M ., P . Prov . J . A . D . Cer . ; Markin , P . M ., Prov . G . D . ; George W . Latham , Past Grand Deacon of England ; J . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Hulme , P . M ; J . Arden , P . M . ; S . Carter , P . M . ; P . Jackson , P . W . ; F . Leach , P . Hancock , H . Bcbbington , J . Turner , J . Wakefield , Steivels . ; S . Dickinson , Tyler . Visitors : —Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . ; J . W . Cumberland and
Westmoreland ; T . Buxton , P . M . 1345 . The Lodge was opened in elue form with prayer when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confounded . The loc ' ge being openeel in the seconel degree the W . M . in the name of the loelge asked Bro . John Bowes to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M Elect , the Rev . Thos . Lunt was then presented for the
benefit of installation and the first part of the ceremony being completed the lodge was opened in the thiid degree , The Installing Master then requested Bros . McGill and Makin to take the Wardens' chairs , and the collars and jewels being collected , all below the degree of Installed Masters , except the W . M . Elect , retired . Bro . Rev . Thos . Lunt being entrusted , retired , and a Boarel of Installed
Masters was opened in ample form , Ihc W . M . Elect admitted and installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . After the usual greeting , salutation , and proclamaton by the W . brethren , the lodge was called off and the cement applied . Labour resumed , the Board was closed , and the brethren of the several degrees re-admitted .
aed the u-ual greetings , salutations , proclamations , and presentations made . The W . M . then nominated and investcel his oflicrs for the ensuing year , each of whom was addressed by the Installing Master , and subsequently the antient charges lo the Master , Wardens , and brethren were delivered b y the same brother . The ceremony being com-
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pleted , Bro . J . W . Latham said they were indebted to Bro . Bowes for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony and the earnest impressiveness in which he had conveyed the great Masonic truths of their ritual . He proposed that the thanks of the lodge be accorded lo him and begged him to beleive that he suggested no empty compliment . The vote was carried by acclamation , and Bro .
having suitably responded tne remainder of the business was completed , the lodge closed : ind the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an abundance of good things awaited them . Grace after meat being said the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were du ] y honoured . We were much impressed by the earnest dignity with which the W . M . conducted the
proceedings and the clear and intelligent exposition he gave of Masonic principles . In proposing the Installing Master ' s health , he acknowledged his deep obligatious to Bro . Bowes and paid a high compliment to that brother with respect to his rendering of the beautiful ceremony of installation . In responding to the toast of " The Visitois " Bro . Buxton said he . did not remember spending a more pleasant day
than he had on this occasion . He did not know which most pleased hina—the installation ceremony or the utterances of the W . M . With both he had been delighted and felt greatly indebted to Bro . Gilbert for inviting him . The Tyler ' s toast was proposed about nine and the brethren separated in harmony , well pleased with the day's proccceiings .
DORCHESTER . —Faith and Unanimity Lodge ( No . 417 ) . —The installation of the W . M . elect of this lodge , Bro . W . E . Brymcr ) , took place on the 1 st of January . It was a most successful meeting in every way , an unusually large number of the brethren being present an the occasion , besides numerous visitors from other loelges . Among the latter were Bro . Montague J . Guest ,
P . G . Master for Dorset , Bros . G . Burt and G . R . Crickmay , P . P . S . G . Wardens , Dorset . The Installing-Mastcr was the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . H . Dean , who performed the whole of the ceremony in the most efficient manner , and lo whose eloquence a high , but pre-eminently deserved tribute was paid by the P . G . M . The brethren were greatly edified by W . Bro . Dean ' s discharge of this impoila'it duly ,
and , without exception , they rcgardeel wilh adniiia'ion the facility with which the-, work was elemc . Bro . W . I- ' . Brymcr , W . M . appointed and invested the lollo . vin , ; ' !•;• - linen as his officers : —Bios . W . il . Dean . l . P . M . ; J . Rowe , S . W . ; T . M . Drun , J . W . ; 11 . Evcrelt , Chap . ; A . H . Lock , Sic ; K . D . Thornton , S . D . ; J . Robinson ,
Junior , J . D . ; J . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . , 11 . P . Kaikis , Org ; J . E . Stroud , I . G . ; C . Parsons , P . M ., anel W . Osmond , P . M ., Stewards ; W . Talbot , Tyler . After the closing of the lodge , the brethren asscinblcel round the banquctingtable , where the . usual Masonic toasts were honoured ; and a very happy evening was spent .
SALFORD . —Zetland Lod ^ c ( No . 852 ) . —On Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., the usual monthly meeting uf this lodge was helel at the Albeit Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . John Thos . Watts , in the chair . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . John Barnes was then initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by ihe W . M . Bro . T . Alcock having given the necessary
proofs of his proficiency in the First Degree , he was passed to the Fellow Ciaft by Bro . Samuel Heathcote , P . M ., in a very impressive manner . Bro . Heathcote then presented Bro . Robert Holland , the W . M . elect , to hear the ancient charges anel regulations , read by Bro . Wm . N aylor , the Secretary , after which all the brethren below the chair retired , and a Board of Installed Masters was declared .
Bro . Robert Holland was then elu ' y installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months in a very efficient and impressive manner by Bro . J . T . Watts , l . P . M . The brethren were then admitted , and the . W . M . appointed his officers—Bros J . Hardy , S . W . ; T . Heyworth , J . W . ; J . C . Edge , Treas . ; W . Wheeler , Sec . ; T . Conrey , S . D . ; G . Bintrham , J . D . ; W . Young , Chap . ; Thus . Baity , Org . ;
W . Nay lor , I . G . ; W . Hill , Tyler ; who were invested with the collars and jewels of their respective offices by Bro . Uriah Nicholls , P . P . G . P . The lodge was ciosed in due form and with solemn prayer at 6 o ' clock , p . m . The brethren ( upwards of forty ) then prepared to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist with a most sumptuous banquet , served by the worthy host in an excellent
manner . The W . M ., Bro . Holland , presiding , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposcel and duly honourcil . The toast of "The W . M . " having been received with great approbation , and replied to in a neat and effective speech , Bro . W . Riddell , P . M ., then proposcel " The Health of Bro . John Thos . Watts , l . P . M ., " referring lo the admirable way in whkh he had peiformcel his duties
during the past year , also the efficient manner he had done the installation ceremony . Bro . Holland , W . M ., then presented a Past Master ' s jewel to him in the name of the brethren of his lodge , as a token of their appreciation of his zealous services on behalf of Freemasonry , which was received and acknowledged in
suitable terms . The remaining toasts were " The P . M ' s ., " " The Visiting Brethren , " " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " tec , all eif which were cordially received and duly honoured . The proceedings were enlivened by songs , recitations , tec , given by several of the brethren , and terminated about 11 o ' clock .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( Vo . 1000 ) . —The annual installatioi meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Middlcton Hotel , uneler the presidency of Bro . A . Lucking , P . M . and P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C in the unavoidable absence through illness of the V . W . Bro . Rev . S . It . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z ., P . G . Chap , of England . Among a large attendance of members and visitors there were present : —Bros . A , Lucking , as W . M . ; W . D . Mcrritt acting S . W . ; J , C . Johnstone ,