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HOLYHEAD . —St . Cybi Lodge ( No . 597 . ) - . — . excep tionally large number of members and visiling brethren Were present on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the nnual meeting in connection with the above lodge . The tnAee was opened , when the following officers and members ! J , their respective places : Bros . Dr . O . T . Williams , or-SB .. W . M . j W . Jones , I . P . M . j E . M . Jones . S . W .,

WM . elect j J . Hall , J . W . j J . Lloyd Griffith , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas * Jas . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; R . Martin , cn . Robert Owen , J . D . ; W . Evens , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., n of C . j Evan Jones , I G . ; Rev . 0 . W . Jones , Chap . ; T Williams , Stwd . ; W . Williams , Tyler ; J . James , PM * R . H . Hughes , P . M . 1113 , P . P . G . S ., P . G . Std . B . ; W j . ' Bradshaw , S . W . ; T . Ellis , D . Morgan , R . Davies ,

I Tones , T . C . Crispin , K . Williams , M . Uwen , J . Hallersley , T . G . Grey , H . T . Barber , R . J . S . Williams , u I . Hughes , G . Smith , and Geo . H . Taylor . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Rev . Hugh Thomas , P . M . Xo P . P . G . C ; Rev . T . Lloyd Kyffin , P . M . 1 S 49 , PP G . C . ; D . W . Williams , P . M . 384 , P . P . G . D . C , P . A . G . Sec ' Sec ; H . Hardman , W . M . 606 ; Dr . E . Williams ,

PM . iti 3 < P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Jervis , W . M . 1488 ; Rev , J ' Smith , P . M . 14 S 8 , P . P . G . C . j T . Mills , S . W . 348 ; E . Roberts , S . W . 606 ; Rev . J . Richards , 1113 ; O . Thomas , S W . 1488 ; Dr . J . W . Rowlands , Stwd . IUJJ C . Rowland , J . W . 606 j W . H . Evans , 606 j E . Langtry , 1113 ; R . J . Thomas , J . W . 1113 ; T . Muir , J . D . 1113 ; D . Williams , 1113 ; J . G . Dunnichen , 684 ; and others ,

The lodge having been close tyled , the ceremony of passing Bros . G . Smith and G . H . Taylor was proceeded with , after which Bro . Henry Piatt , the D . P . G . M ., entered the lodge room , and was saluted with the customary Masonic honours . The installation of theW . M . subsequently took place , the Installing Master being the D . P . G . M ., who was assisted by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Dr . O . T . Williams .

Bro . E . M . Jones , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation by Bros . W . Jones , I . P . M ., and W . Evans , P . P . A . G . P . The ceremony of installing the W . M . was most efficiently performed . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards apoointed his officers for the year as follows : Bros . O . T . Williams , P . G . S . B .. I . P . M . ; J . Hall , S . W . ; R . Martin , J . W . ; Rev . O . W . Jones , Chap . ; VV . Jones ,

P . M ., Treas . ; J . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; K . H . Hughes , P . M . 1113 , P . P . S . G . D . of C . ; G . P . Griffith , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Org . ; R . Owen , S . D . ; E . Jones , J . D . ; J . Wells , l . G . ; * T . G . Grey and R . J . S . Williams , Stwd . Each of the officers was duly invested by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . On the motion of Bro . I .

Lloyd Griffith , seconded by Bro . O . T . Williams , it was decided to contribute 25 guineas towards the fund for procuring a life presentation for the Province of North Wales , in connection with the Girls' Masonic Institution . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master thanked the members of the lodge for their munificence , and expressed a hope that the Province of North Wales would not be backward in

contributing the amount required to secure a life presentation to that commendable Charity . On the motion of Bro . Hughes , it was unanimously decided to present Bro . Dr . O . T . Williams with a P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Williams acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . The lodge having been closed , the brethren banqueted

at the Prince of Wales ( L . and N . W . R . Co . ) Hotel . Bro . E . M . Jones , W . M ., presided , the vice-chairs being occupied by Bros . Hall and Martin . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Healths of the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord Harlech ; the D . P . G . M .. Bro . Colonel Piatt ; and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " were cordially received , and acknowledged by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Bro . the Rev T .

Lloyd Kyffin . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . O . T . Williams , I . P . M . Bro . J . Lloyd Griffith responded to the toast of "The Past Masters , " and that of " The Visiting brethren " was acknowledged by Bro . the Rev . T . Richards . Bro . Hall , S . W ., responded to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " whilst Bro . D . Williams acknowledged that of "The Ladies . " Other toasts followed .

SALFORD . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 852 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , The Crescent . The proceedings were particularly 'ijt eresting , as , in addition to a large number of candidates , the W . M . had subsequently to the last meeting oassed into

the happy state of matrimony , and had invited a large numher of special guests , in addition to the usual officers and brethren of the lodge , to entertain them at a banquet enturel y at his own expense . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and there were also present Bros . Lee , I . P . M . j J . Woolley , J . W . j J . Robinson , 5 ecj J W . Booth , S . D . j J . Blaekwell , J . D . j J .

Beard-S ° D A . ^ * ' J * w - p orter , Chap , j W . Nicholls , P . M . j £ . P . G . P . j G . A . Packwood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . j J . ! -orney , P . M . j C . H . Wheeler , P . M . j J . Young , P . M . j c h ^ ' J M ' ' 0 r S- * W . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler j and about 50 other brethren . Visitors : Bros . J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . ¦ g * - ; R . Williamson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . j VV . Briggs , Sm ^ te 055 5 J * Garside ' P M 317 5 and G . S . n „ j i minutes of the previous lodge had been read Ttln C 1 *¦ »¦»*• * J" WW BVM . J IVU ^ U > 1 » U UI . UII > -k . £ LU conlirmed

u , business commenced in right good earnest , diir * Yi ! four Passings and one initiation got through Pil , ! u , ! f , even 'ng , presided over respectively by Bros . T . Vvl' M * 5 W * Lee * l-P-M -i and C- H * Wheeler , P . M . nlimoi .- "J ? 1 hUe this opportunity to go by without comh ™ lng ! ro * Pike > W . M ., forthe masterly way in which wa v C Ct ! ? he lod £ e and did his work . Considering it met with j ? - the chair > such a st * le is rarely t 0 be Thl a " 't ls worthy of being copied by many . ., .. ne gUeStS had hppn invilWI ( nr n n ' r-lnr-lr m „ A »„„ -H „

was I lme the banquet commenced . The usual toast list P M ¦ ° throu gh . During the evening Bro . Young , had a'J" Posin K "The Health of tho W . M ., " said he not nfil P ' easan t duty to perform , and one which did accent nf ° C < T- U was t 0 ask Bro * T- Pi !« . W . M ., to castor * t . , ? , beau tiful electro-plated tea urn and set of gift w « * . 5 , eral brethren had subscribed to . The marriaee " ' j " to mark the occasion of his recent which th » • was evlde * """ * e of the esteem and respect in eluded hi - , P lent was held by the brethren . He con-Present 12 ™ 2 the happy pair , in the name of all * « very good wish for their future happiness .

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The Worshipful Master ( who was evidently astonished at receiving the handsome present ) replied in a humorous and neat speech , and proceeded to propose " The Health of Bro . W . Lee , I . P . M ., " and said it gave him great pleasure to present him with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , subscribed by the brethren of thelodge . The I . P . M . was known to all present as a worthy Mason , and under his

guidance the lodge had been very prosperous . It therefore gave him great pleasure to pin the handsome jewel on Bro . W . Lee's breast , as a token of their appreciation of his services . Bro . Lee , I . P . M ., tendered his sincere thanks for the hearty manner in which his health had been received , and also for the handsome jewel presented to him .

Other toasts followed , and a most pleasant evening was spent . Previous to this Bro . W . Lee , I . P . M ., had presented ( at his own expense ) a Royal Jubilee jewel to Bro . Beadmore , for his able services as Secretary during his year of office . Both the above handsome jewels were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

PETERSFIELD . —Friendship Lodge ( No . 928 ) . —This lodge held their annual installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the Gth instant , when after the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . C . Wells was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . W . B . Edgeler , P . M ., P . P . S . G . of W ., and the addresses to the

officers were given by Bro . M . P . Creedon , P . M . The work of both brethren was perfect , and , being done in such an able and impressive manner , must have afforded the greatest pleasure to the following brethren and visitors present : Bros . C . Wells , W . M . ; R . Pocock , I . P . M . ; W . Smoker , P . M ., S . VV . ; T . Caparn , J . W . ; Rev . G . Andrew , Chap . ; W . B . Edgeler , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ;

Treas . ; J . Swan , P . M ., Sec ; H . V . Hann , S . D . ; R , H . Jacks , J . D . ; AL P . Creedon , P . M ., D . C ; J . Hudspeth , A . D . C ; W . C . Burley , Org . ; H . H . A . Grimshaw , I . G . ; G . Cross and VV . J . Stubington , Stwds . ; A . Head , Tyler ; G . Finley , P . M . ; J . Woodhouse , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; L . B . Cole , P . M . ; J . C . Ewens , P . M .

15 S ; J . W . Gieve , P . M . 309 ; J . W . Jones , P . M . 632 ; A . W . Hewitt , W . M . 342 ; R . E . Buckell , W . M . 1776 ; J . C Ewens , 158 ; W . Quelch , 373 j J . M . Peake , Mentuna Lodge ,- J . V . Brunton , 1069 ; J . Pardon , 1205 ; W . S . Drayton , T . E . West , H . Woods , J . F .. Grist , and J . Fowler , of 928 ; C . Groom , 487 ; H . Murphy , 1512 ; G . H . Swansborough , 2016 ; and F . W . Dodson ,

2012 . The W . M . having appointed and invested his officers as above , the lodge was closed , and Bro . Caparn , J . W ., proposed a brother as a joining member , and a gentleman for initiation . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel Assembly Room , where a most recherche banquet was served , ! the

table being decorated with the choicest flowers , reflecting the greatest credit on Mrs . Wells , the hostest and wife of the W . M ., as under her superintendence the whole arrangements were carried out . On removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , after which capital songs , accompanied on the piano by Bro . Finley , P . M ., were rendered . The singing of The National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .

MANCHESTER . —St . David ' s Lodge ( No . 1147 ) . —The installation of Bro . Christopher Wren took place in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 9 th instant , when there were present Bros . R . Vawser , W . M . j E . Roberts , I . P . M . ; C . Wren , S . W . j J . H . Dalgleish , J . W . j J . Baird , S . D . j J . E . Ashton , J . D . j M . Fairweather , P . M . j P . T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . j

R . Chadwick , P . M . j T . Elliott , P . M . j J . Taylor , P . M . ; C . P . Dunkerley , S . Wood , T . C Olivey , R . Barlow , P . M . ; T . Gibson , P . M . ; and J . Sly , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C Hutton , P . S . G . W . ; VV . Nicholl , P . M . 317 , P . G . Treas . ; T . H . Jenkins , P . M . 999 , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . McDowell Smith , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . T . ; J . Eaton , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire j E . L . Irving , P . M ., W . M . 1170 , P . G . Stwd . j V . M . Vultchoff , S . D . 317 ; A . Baynton , I . P . M . 1213 ; S .

Wrigley , P . M . 1052 ; A . H . Williams , W . M . 2156 ; J . VVilliams , 1147 j R . H . Browning , 1375 j and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . R . Chadwick , P . M ., occupied the chair for the purpose of installing Bro . C . Wren , who , after being presented by Bro . R . Vawser , was

formally inducted into the chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony , and subsequently proclaimed and saluted . Bro . T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., presented the working tools and proclaimed the W . M . The W . M . then appointed his officers , and they were invested by Bro . Peel as follows : Bros . J . H . Dalgleish , S . W . j J . Baird , J . W . j J . E . Ashton , Sec . j C . P . Dunkerley , S . D . j T . C

OIney , J . D . j E . Roberts , P . M ., D . C . j E . A . Lock , Org . j W . H . Cook , I . G . j and T . Elliott , P . M ., Stwd . Bro . Peel also gave the three addresses , and concluded the ceremony with prayer . Bro . I . Davies , P . M ., was appointed freas ., but in consequence of illness was unable to be present , and was invested by proxy . Great regret was manifested at the absence of Bro . Davies , who has

been confined to his room for some weeks past . He was always a leading spirit on these occasions , and a constant attendant at the ordinary lodge meetings . On the motion of Bro . M . Fairweather , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . R . Peel , P . M ,, a message of sympathy was ordered to be sent to Bro . Davies , together with sincere wishes for his speedy recovery , and at the close of the lodge proceedings

that was done . Bro . T . Elliott , P . M ., proposed for initiation at the next meeting , Mr , A . Jones , son of the late Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., whose father expressed a wish before his death , that he should , at the first opportunity , become a Freemason , and join the St . David ' s Lodge . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel to celebrate

the Festival of St . John . Here the brethren were highly pleased to find the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , who had been unable to be present at the installation . A most recherche banquet was thoroughly appreciated by all present . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to . The W . M . proposed "TheQueen , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , H . R . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest

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of the Royal Family , " both of which toasts were heartily drunk . The S . W ., Bro . Dalgleish , proposed "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro . G . M ., " "The Earl of Lathom , D . G M ., and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bro . Col . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M ., responded . The VV . M . then proposed "The Health of the R . W . P . G . Master , Col . Starkie , " and admitted his inability to

do justice to such a toast . He expressed the gratification of all present at being honoured with the presence of the R . VV . Prov . G . Master , who ruled over his large province of East Lancashire in such a way as to endear him in the hearts of every one of the large body of Masons in the

province . Bro . Wren spoke of the great interest Col . Starkie took in all matters concerning his province , how he made a point of always being present at each meeting , and also at the numerous Charity meetings connected with that admirable Institution , the East Lancashire Systematic Educational Benevolent . In conclusion Bro . Wren asked

fhe brethren to rise and drink the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master's health in a bumper . The invitation was promptly responded to with great enthusiasm , after which Col . Starkie , in a very humorous speech , thanked the members of St . David's Lodge for inviting him to their banquet , and expressed the pleasure he had experienced in being present .

Bro . Baird , J . W ., proposed " The Health of Bro . George Mellor , V . W . Dep . Prov . G . Master , and the rest of the Past and Present Prov . Grand Officers , " and Bros . Wm . Nicholl , P . G . Treas . j Robt . McDowell Smith , P . P . G . T . j and John Eaton , Cheshire , responded . Bro . R . Vawser , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Christopher Wren , " and said that although

he did not underrate the distinguished presence amongst them of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , yet it was the custom of St . David's Lodge to consider the health of the W . M . the toast of the evening . He had no doubt the name of Christopher Wren would recall to the recollection of the brethren the illustrious architect who designed that noble building St . Paul ' s Cathedral , in addition

to the palace at Blenheim , and other great edifices . Such a name would be worthily and properly handed down to posterity , and consequently it was an honour to bear a similar one . Their W . M ., however , was not an architect , but was connected with one of the largest manufacturies in Lancashire . He had shown great interest in all matters connected with the welfare of St . David's Lodge , and would no doubt continue to do so during his year of office .

There was no brother more fitted for the position of their VV . M . than Bro . Wren , who would have the privilege of presiding during the 21 st anniversary of the lodge , and who would perform his duties creditably , and do all in his power for the Masonic Charities . The toast was well received and heartily drunk , after which Bro . Cuthbert Blacow sang " Here's to his health , " and the W . M . responded in appropriate terms .

At this stage the brethren adjourned to an ante-room where coffee and liqueurs were served . On re-assembling , Bro . Thos . Robt . Peel , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and in the course of his remarks , feelingly alluded to the absence of the lodge's Charity Representative , Bro . Ishmael Davies , P . M ., whose illness prevented him from being present and

proposing the toast , also to receive a gold presentation Treasurer ' s and P . M . ' s jewel combined , which the brethren , in appreciation of his long and zealous services had subscribed towards the purchase of . Bro . Peel dwelt on the necessity for every brother to practice that virtue of Charity which was the foundation and watchward of their Order . The St . David ' s Lodge , hesaid , had during the past

year subscribed thirty guineas to the R . M . Benevolent Institution , and they had also supported the Boys' Institution . They had erred a little in not supporting the Girls ' Institution which was at present in great need of funds . But there was a special opportunity of retrieving their lost position , afforded them this year , being the centenary of that admirable Institution . Whilst advocating and

recommending for support the claims of these three Institutions , Bro . Peel said they must never forget the one nearer home , viz ., the East Lancashire Systematic , which is was their imperative duty to support , particularly as it was never backward in promptly answering the calls made upon it . Speaking feelingly , Pro . Peel said he considered it more advisable for , and beneficial to , the recipients to receive a

moderately good sound education , such as the East Lancashire Systematic Institution was the means of dispensing , than for a child to be educated far superior to his brothers and sisters . He deprecated Freemasony being looked upon as a benefit society , at the same time it was the duty of every member of the Craft to do his utmost for the poor and distressed , and put in practice the true and pure

principles of their Order . Bro . R . Chadwick , P . M ., proposed "The Founders of St . David's Lodge , " and in so doing regretted that only one of them remained on the roll , the others having either unfortunately gone over to the majority , or seceded from the lodge through a variety of causes . Bro . Chadwick spoke in regretful terms of the loss the lodge had

sustained through the death of Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., who was one of its founders , and than whom a better Mason never lived . The lodge , too , lost another of its founders when Bro . Humphries was killed during his year of office . Bro . Chadwick said that although h p was not a founder , he was very close on the track , having joined the lodge shortly after its consecration . At that time there

were several Owen ' s , Williams s and Jones s in it , who proved by their presence the Welsh title to be no misnomer , but at the present time the lodge bore a more cosmopolition appearance , there being Englishmen , Irish , and Scotchmen , in addition to the remaining few Welshmen . He could assure the R . W . P . G . M . they were imbued with the same spirit of zeal for Freemansonry as the original

founders , who , if they could return , would not , he felt sure , be ashamed of the present condition of the lodge . It was a pleasant thing to respect the memory of good and worthy men , such as those he had referred to . After expressing the pleasure it gave him to have the R . W . P . G . M . amongst them , Bro . Chadwick said it had been his privilege to see Col . Starkie installed P . G . M ., and also of witnessing

the imposing ceremony , in the Albert Hall , when the M . W . G . M . was installed . In conclusion Bro . Chadwick said he hoped the St . David ' s Lodge would endeavour to do its utmost for the welfare of Freemasonry in the future as in the past . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , the interval between each being enlivened with songs , recitai