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to himself , but also merited the entire satisfaction of every member present . The W . VI . then informed the brethren that he had a very pleasing duty to perform—that of presenting Bro . F . J . Godfray , I . P . M ., with a gold Past Master ' s jewel , also a Past Master ' s collar , with jewel attached . In presenting the testimonial , the VV . M . said , having been a co-worker with the LP . M . for several years , he could testify

to the regularity , punctuality , and assiduity in the discharge of the duties in the various offices he had so ably fulfilled in the lodge , likewise the zeal he had always evinced for its welfare and best interests , and he trusted the zeal and interest in the lodge ' s welfare in the future would neither cease nor diminish , hut when looking upon those jewels which he was about to present , in the name of the members of the

lodge , he would feel that nature had implanted within his breast a sacred and an indissoluble attachment to that lodge , from whence he first received his Masonic light , ancl prayed that the Great Architect of the Universe might spare him many years to wear those jewels with honour to himself , a credit to the Craft , and still more usefulness to the lodge in which he had been so active a member , and when

the time should come for him to lay Ins Masonic jewels aside , there might be among the number that should be transmitted to his famil y as pure and as unsullied as he had received them that evening . Bro . Godfray , I . P . M ., having briefly responded , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where a very pleasant evening was spent , which will long be remembered by every one present .

LANCASTER . Lodge Of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge for the installation of W . M ., and transacting the yearly business , took place on the Sth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-street . There was a good attendance of brethren , whicb included Bros . James B . Shaw , W . M . ; A . T . Relph , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; P . M .

J . Hatch , Heald , Pilkington , Bayley , Nicholson , J . Atkinson , Gooch , Grime , Armstrong - , Price , Parker , Selman , Lea , Marshall , Huntington , W . Atkinson , Hatton , Allinson , and Hamer . The visitors included Bros . Capstick , LP . M . 1051 ; R . Mortimer , VV M . ; G . A . Morge , S . VV ., and A . L . Price , J . VV ., Duke of Lancaster Lodge ; A . Gorton , VV . M ., and J . Baxter , S . VV . 1561 ; and Bro . Relph , 113 , Preston .

Bro . Shaw , the retiring VV . M ., occupied the chair , and opened the lodge with the usual formalities . The routine business was transacted , and Bro . Heald , the Treasurer , presented the accounts for the past year , which were approved and sanctioned by the lodge . The lodge having celebrated its centenary in November last , Bro . John Hatch presented Bro . Shaw , on behalf of

the lodge , with a gold centenary jewel , and referred to the admirable manner in which he had conducted the business of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Shaw acknowledged the gift in suitable terms . The jewel is neat and pretty in design , and circular in form , the centre being filled with scroll work * in which is inserted the letter C . The name of the lodge ancl date of

formation , 17 S 9 , is round the edge of the jewel , which is suspended from a light blue ribbon , with pin for attaching to the coat . The number of the lodge is on a bar on the ribbon . At the back of the jewel is the following inscription : " Presented by the Lodge to Bro . James B . Shaw , W . M . " Several of the brethren also wore centenary jewels . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro .

Relph having been presented by John Atkinson was duly installed into office by his predecessor , Bro . Shaw , who went thr .. ugh the ceremony in a most efficient manner . The usual proclamations having been made , Bro . Relph invested his officers for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . Shaw , I . P . M . ; Gooch , S . W .: Price , ( . VV . ; Heald , P . M ., Treas . ; Pilkington , P . M ., Sec ; W . Atkinson , S . D . ;

Parker , J . D . ; Armstrong , Org . ; J . Atkinson , P . M ., D . of C . j Grime , I . G . j Selman and " Marshall , Stwds . ; Lea , Assist . Org . ; and Allinson , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were given by Bro . Heald . A cordial vote of thank's was carried by acclamation to Bro . Shaw for his services as installing officer , and other

business having been transacted the lodge was closed with the customary formalities . 'Fhe brethren then adjourned to the County Hotel , where the installation supper was served by Host Dttcksbury in his well-known style . 'Fhe W . M . presided , and in addition to the brethren already named there were also present Bros , ( ames Hatch ,

Kelland , Gregson , 'Taylor , Thompson , Calvert , and Compston . The toasts of the "Oueen and the Craft" and the " Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and Grand Lodge Officers , " were given from the chair , and received with the usual honours . The usual Masonic toasts followed , that of the "

Worshipful Master" being proposed by Bro . Shaw , and which met with a most cordial reception . The W . M . briefly acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his sense of the high honour which had been conferred upon him that day by the brethren of his lodge . It would be his endeavour to carry out the work of the lodge in an efficient manner , and in accordance with the ability

which had been displayed by those who had preceded him in the chair which he occupied ; and he hoped that at the end of his year of office , no brother would be able to say that he had not clone his best . -Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was spent , the gathering being rendered all the more enjoyable by the harmony of several of the brethren present .

Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular ancl installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Church-street , on Monday , the Gth inst . The VV . M ., Bro . Capstick , opened the lodge , and the usual routine work was clone . Bro . Capt . Garnelt , P . P . S . G . W ., took thechair as Installing Officer . Bro . the Rev . VV . Z . Appleford , S . VV ., the W . M . electwas presented bBro . Longman

, y , ' . P . G . S . of VV ., and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with and performed in Bro . Garnett's usual faultless style . The musical portion of the service was under the direction of Bro . Price , Bro . C . F . Seward , P . M ., acting as -J - of C The lodge was nicely filled , amongst those present

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was elected Charity representative . The accounts having been audited and other routine work done , the proclamations were made and the lodge was closed in excellent style by the newly-elected VV . M . and his Wardens . The brethren adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel to dine , and a most enjoyable evening was spent by them as the guests of the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , some of the speeches being distinctly above the average .

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above powerful ancl prosperous lodge took place on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Three Crowns . Bro . C . FI . Canning , VV . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following- officers ancl brethren : Bros . C . ( oilyP . M ., Sec ; C Wood , S . VV . ; A . Knight , J . W . ;

, C Pownall , S . D . ; B . Curtis , J . D . ; J . Glading , I . G . ; J . Dele , D . C . ; R , Stephenson , Steward " ; ancl some Go brethren ancl visitors . There wasaheavy night ' s work before the VV . M ., namely , the initiation of Messrs . Hengst and Jones , the passing of Bros . Hazlewood , Webb , arid Stamford , and the raising of

Bros . Murray and Hayes . The whole of the work was admirably performed by the W . VI . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the list of the VV . M . as Steward of the forthcoming Benevolent Festival . The lodge was then closed . The dinner and after speeches , interspersed as they were by some excellent harmony , made it one of the most pleasant gatherings of the year .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Lodge ( N 0 . 913 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Flail , Mount Pleasant , Bro . B . de B . Lopez , VV . M ., P . G . Stwd . Eng ., in the chair , supported by the following : Bros . C Coupland , P . M ., P . P . | . CD ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P .

J . G . D ., Sec ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; IT . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; W . D . Keeble , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; E . Palmer , P . M . ; F . Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Somerset ; C Jollv , P . M . ( Hon . ); VV . Bustridge , J . W . ; W . Sanders , S . D . ; " VV . C . Taylor , ] . D . j R . F . Tyler , Org . ; C Clapham , D . C . ; D . K . Somers , Asst . D . C . ;

J . O . Cook , Stwd . ; J . H . Bull , Asst . Org . ; J . J . Collins , Asst . D . C ; H . Grice , W . M . ; VV . Hayes , J . Jolliffe , W . Harrison , J . Davidson , and VV . Skinner , all of No . 13 ; J . Flunter , 17 S 9 ; G . Porter , 700 ; H . Hunt , 706 ; FI . Christie , S . VV . 70 G ; J . McCollough , J . W . 700 ; and others . There was no work ; the candidate for passing , Bro .

Blest , being laid up with an attack of the fashionable influenza . The lodge having been closed , and the usual nice little supper having been partaken of , the W . M . gave the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge , and personal toasts , which were drank heartily . In responding for the toast of " 'Fhe VV . M ., " Bro .

Lopez expressed his earnest desire for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge , and wished the brethren all " A Flappy New Year . " Bro . Butters eloquentl y responded for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and the other toasts were received with acclamation , especially Bro . Cook ' s reply . The singing , as usual at this lodge , was par excellence , and the result was all that could be desired .

SALFORD . Zetland Lodge ( No 852 ) . —The annualinstallation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , The descent , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . 'There were present Bros . VV . H . Fulford , VV . M . ; Thos . Pike , LP . M . ; James A . Woolley , S . W . ; J . W . Booth , J . W . j J . S . Willis , Sec ; T . Hulme , Org . ; James Beardman , J . D . ;

John Robinson , I . G . ; R . B . Robinson , Chap . ; VV . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; C . H . Wheeler , P . M . ; Walter Lee , P . M . ; Wm . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler ; IT . Walker , VV . FI . Wood , Thos . Watson , G . Sidebottom , Geo . Flackin , Wm . Ison , John Lord , George W . Ousley , Thomas Bradbury , , James Cooper , Thos . Williams , Wm . Barrington James Ind , A . W . Sidebottom , William Martin , K . R . Leach , and

H . Baron . Visitors : Bros . j . D . Hooper , P . P . G . T ., * Chas . E . R . Darcy , 325 ; | . W . Millward , VV . M . 992 ; J . Garside , P . M . 317 ; J . H . Clarke , VV . M . 93 . 5 ; C . A . Sumner , P . M . 1345 ; and Geo . Sam . Smith , P . M . 1131 and 1170 .

In addition to thc installation , there were ceremonies of each Degree , performed respectively by Bros . Thos . Pike , P . M ; C . H . Wheeler , P . M . ; and Nichols , P . M ., P . P . G . P . The installation of Bro . James A . Woolley , S . VV ., VV . M . elect was again performed by Bro . Thos . Pike , P . M ., in a manner which shows he has gained even a greater proficency than he exhibited on a similiar occassiun twelve

months ago , when we had great pleasure in testifying to his great ability as Installing Master . The addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens and brethren , were given respectively by Bros . T . D . Hooper , P . P . G . Treas . ; Wheeler , P . M ., and Pike . The working tools were presented b y Bras . VV . Lee , P . M ., and Wheeler P . M .

Mibsequently at the banquet a very large number of brethren assembled , and received the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with great enthusiasm . During the evening Bro . Woolley , VV . M ., presented Bro . Fulford , the outgoing Master with a magnificent iS ct . gold jewel in recognition of his valuable services during his

year of office , and it was gracefully acknowledged . lhe jewel , which was a masterpiece of skill and design , was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Manchester and London . 'Fhe banquet , which was a great success , reflected great credit upon Bro . Packwood , who seems to be quite at home in his new appointment as Steward of the Masonic Club .

WALTON-ON-NA ' / . E . Arnold Lodge ( No . 1799 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the Clifton Hotel . Present : Bros . G . Cauler , LP . M ., VV . M . ; H . Wilkinson , S . W . ; H . Finer , P . M ., J . W . ; Geo . Nugee , P . G . Chap . Middlesex , Chap . ;

E . Osmond , Treas . ; R . H . Scott , P . M ., P . P . A . G ., Sec , C . P . King , J . D . ; | . H . Harman , LG . ; J . James , lyler . Bros . E . Dorling , P . M ., P . P . G . Sec . Suffolk ; VV . Wright ; Pollard ; A . G . Rickarby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ric . ; VV . Finer , P . M ., & c , & C . _ Visitor : Bro . rl . M . Page , Sec 2063 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , and telegrams were read from the W . M .

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ind other brethren regretting inability to attend through sickness . The lodge received the gratifying announcement that Bros . Griffith ancl Dyer had each promised one guinea towards the Prov . G . Lodge Reception Fund , bringing total of Fund to date , £ 66 . Bro . Purvis , candidate for Second Degree , being absent through illness , there was no

other business before the lodge ; and at the command of the VV . M . Bro . Scott gave a lecture on the tracing board on " The First Degree , " and the lodge was closed . Thc brethren afterwards adjourned to supper , the genial I . P . M . presiding , the evening being enlivened by song and recitation .

WES TON-S UPER-MA RE . St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —The annual festival in connection with the above lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Flail , when Bro . VV . E . Perrett , sen ., J . W ., was installed into the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony , singular to say , was performed by I ro . G . H . Perrett , P . M ., son of the new

W ° . M ., and , in the unavoidable absence , through indispotion , of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C Else , the addresses were given by Bros . VV . M . Forty , P . M ., and G . FI . Perrett , P . M . There was a large attendance , and among the visiting brethren were Bros . C . L . F . Edwards , P . G . Treas . ; J . P . Jupp , P . M . 1750 ; A . E . Burnett , Steward 291 ;

J . Rubie , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., S . G . Mitchell , P . M ., C . W . Radway , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and VV . B . Gregory , VV . M ., of 41 ; and J . S . Haddon , VV . M . 1966 . The Treasurer , Bro . S . Lewis , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., presented the balance-sheet , after which Bro . VV . E . Perrett , jun ., P . M ., P . P . G . D . D . C , presented a very encouraging resume of the year ' s work , for which he was heartily

thanked . The W . M . subsequently invested the following brethren with collars of office : Bros . H . B . ffarington , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Glass , P . M ., S . VV . ; S . Sellick , J . VV . ; Rev . F . Harvey , Chap . ; S . Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . E . Perrett , jun ., P . M ., Sec ; T . Cogle , S . D . ; H . Butt , J . D . ; G . E . Alford , P . M ., D . C ; F . Blackmore , I . G . ; J . J .

Lovell , Org . ; J . Cooper and J . P . Capell , Stewards ; S . Jones , P . M ., Almoner ; and J . Cornelius , Tyler . At the close of the ceremony , the brethren sat down in the lodge-room to an excellent banquet , the newly-installed Master presiding over a large attendance . The brethren spent a most pleasant evening together .

YORK . Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Flail , St . Saviourgate . The W . M ., Bro . George Chapman , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; VV . Brown , P . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , P . M . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . ; and a number of officers ,

brethren , and visitors . A ballot was taken for two joining members and one candidate , and the chair was then taken by Bro . Whytehead , who proceeded to raise Bro . Hollander . Subsequently a vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Bro . S . Scott , who had died during the previous week . A letter was read from the S . VV ., who was

very seriously ill , and much sympathy was expressed for him in his affliction . Bro . Whytehead presented , on behalf of Bro . Speth , engravings of Hogarth ' s " Night , " and of " Frederick the Great in a Lodge of Freemasons , " and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Speth for these valuable contributions to the large collection owned by the lodge .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Friday , the 3 rd inst . Among those present were Comps . Pearce , I . P . Z ., acting M . Ii . Z . ; Graves , P . Z ., acting H . ; Collins , J . ; Capt . VV . Williams , S . E . ; Birch , S . N . ; Ratcliffe , P . S . ; Stevens , ist Asst . Soj . ; F . McDoughall , P . Z . ;

Cochrane , Capt . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . ; Mapteton , H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . Collens was then installed as H ., ancl Comp . Capt . Williams as J ., for the ensuing year . Comp . C Greenwood , P . G . S . E . Surrey , M . E . Z . elect , was unable

to be present in consequence of an attack of influenza . Comp . J . Flemming , the First Principal and Treasurer elect , was also incapacitated from attending through illness . Comps . Birch , was invested as S . E . ; Ratcliffe , S . N . ; Stevens , P . S . ; Larcombe , ist Asst . Soj . ; Kinsey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Cochrane , D . C ; and Goddard , Janitor . The sum of five guineas was voted to a late distressed member

of the chapter . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Fleming , C . Greenwood , Rev . J . Amos , ancl others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The I . P . Z . presided most ably ancl genially . His introductory remarks to the various speeches being happy and pertinent . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

St . George ' s Chapter ( No . 140 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Present : Comps . Dr . H . VV . Roberts , M . E . Z . ; Albert Escote , FI . ; C . H . Lawson , J . ; J . J . Pakes , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Gordon , S . N . ; VV . F . Dennant , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . Morley , P . S . ; FI . F . Nash , ist A . S . ; G . Brown , P . Z ., D . C . ; E . Shalless , and G . W .

Taylor , N . G . Lowe , J . Marcup , VV . Batchelor , G . Pooley , ancl F . O . Robinson . Visitors : Comps . F . H . Miller , H . J . Butter , W . Collins , J . A . Button , VV . C Taylor , R . F . Tyler , ancl R . Harvey . After the report of the Audit Committee had been received , Comp . A . F " scott , P . Z ., was installed as First Principal , and he then invested the following : Comps . C . H .

Lawson , H . ; VV . Morley , J . ; J . J . Pakes , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . F . Nash , S . N . ; W . F . Dennant , P . Z ., Treas . j VV . FI . Vint , P . S . j Dr . A . S . Brown , 1 st A . S . ; W . G . Lowe , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Brown , P . Z ., D . C ; E . Shalless , Stwd . ; and Edwin Spinks , Janitor . The installation banquet was supplied in the excellent manner usual to this well known hotel .