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liros . A . E . Todd , P . M . ; Webster , P . M . ; and Isaac Scarth , P . M ., also responded •cry app ' P ' terms . The Tyler ' s toast ended a very jolly evening . IDV l / ros . R- Douglas-Smilh , Bangs , and H . J . Macfarlane vocally entertained the thrcn . the last-named piving , by special request , Bro . Reginald Grcome ' s beautiful serf . "Stars may forget . "

John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . The installation festival and 27 th anniversary of this well-known lodge was held on , cik inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there present Bros . J . R . Reep , VV . M . ; Jas . Fvan = S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; John Barlow , J . VV . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . ' :, , ' , field , P . M ., Sec . ; B . Hooker , S . D . ; E . T . Pearce , I . G . ; and a numerous alheiing of members , Past Masters , and visitors . 8 After tfre usual ceremonies had been gone through , the minutes confirmed , and other 1 siness transacted , the lodge was opened and the W . M . elect was presented for

installation i , y Hro . Dr . Jehcz Hogg , who , as the sole surviving founderof lhe lodge , had made pl , int of being prcst nt on that occasion . A Board of Installed Masters was formed and I ) ,, , , James Evans was duly installed by his predecessor , Bro . J . R . Reep , P . M . 2241 , nrfValutcd . ' ''' c course of the proceedings the VV . M . appointed his oflicers as follows : „ "' Keen , I . P-M . ; John Barlow , S . VV . ; B . Hooker , J . W . ; | . B . Sorrell , Treas . ; F Dangerfield , Sec . ; " E . T . Pearce , S . D . ; J . H . Haine , J . D . ; R . Hill , l . G . ; F . B . fameron and J . J . Cornell , Stwds . ; and Col . J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C ; John Foss ,

A B . C . ; Wm . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; T . Thornber , Asst . Org . ; and J . Freeman , as Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Treasurer , Bro . J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., in a very impressive and masterly manner . The brethren and their visitors to the number of Ga subsequently banqu eted toge ther at Freemasons' Tavern , the catering of thc manager on this occasion giving more than customary satisfaction . A Past Master ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , was presented to the outgoing Master in token and appreciation of his services to the lodge .

The proceedings were enlivened by musical arrangements under the management and direction of Bro . James Haskins , Mus . Bach ., P . P . G . Org . Essex , and the Tyler ' s toast and singing of " Auld Lang Syne " brought a very enjoyable meeting to a close .

Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . TL FINCHAM , P . M . AND SECRETARY . A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 24 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . J . T . Davies , W . M ., when a presentation was made to Bro . Fincham , the esteemed Secretary of the lodge , to whom in a large measure the nresent success of the lodge is due . The members in attendance included Bros | . T . Uavies , W . M . ; Fred . Stephens , LP . M . ; H . Morris , J . W . ; W . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Fincham , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Fowles , P . M . ; A . Atkin , S . D . ; C . Botterill ,

1 l 3 . ; Mark Atwood , Org . ; Stuart Walker , Stwd . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . R Leonard , 1319 ; T . Davies , S . D . 1381 ; C . Cruikshanks , W . M . 1319 ; J . Osmore , ,, „ , ; J . Walls , S . D . 7 65 ; E . II . Roberts , I . P . M . 7 C 5 ; R . S . Illing , l . G . 14 + i J- T . Jones , 144 ( 1 ; J . IL Reap , 1 C 24 ; _ J . Herron , P . M . 20 G ; S . Foley , 1571 ; j . Clarke , 117 S ; F . Davies , 2426 ; E . J . Wickenden , VV . M . elect 1599 ; Geo . Conquest , 1319 ; Geo . Conquest , jun ., 1319 ; W . H . Watts , 15 S 5 ; J . O'Dea , W . M . 2529 ; and W . VV LeeP . M . 1 S 97 , 23 S 1 . _ ¦ _

, The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bros . Herridge and Bain were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Arthur Cash was impressively initiated into Freemasonry . The ceremonies in both Degrees were worked by theW . M . in a very able and efficient manner . The Worshipful Master then said he had been called upon to perforin a very agreeable duty . The members would recollect that at their meeting in January it was resolved that the time had arrived when they ought to do something to recognise the many

services rendered by their worthy Bro . Fincham , P . M ., who for seven years had occupied the post of Secretary . A Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements , and he was glad to say the brethren responded very liberally . The Secretary was then consulted as to his wishes with respect to the form the testimonial should take , and Uro . Fincham at once said that , although he felt gratified at the appreciation of the brethren , yet he did not wish personally to receive any testimonial . It would , therefore , meet with unanimous approval to presant Bro . Fincham with an address of thanks , engrossed on vellum , which testified , as far as language could testify , to the many

obligations they were under to him , and the esteem in which they held him . They also desired to present Mrs . Fincham with something she could remember the occasion by in the shape of a diamond ring . These gifts but faintly expressed their sentiments , and they trusted Bro . Fincham would be spared for very many years to look upon the testimonial , and remember the regard in which he was held by the brethren of the Ebury Lodge . In presenting the diamond ring for Mrs . Fincham , they hoped she would wear it for many years with pleasure and pride , as a token of the good opinion entertained of her husband by the brethren . The VV . M . then read the address , which is as follows :

" To Bro . Harry Fincham , P . M . and Sec . " The brethren desire to express to you their high appreciation of the many services you have rendered to the lodge , as well as the affection and esteem with which they legard you personally . "You were i 1 the y .-ar 1 SS 7-S , tl e iGth W . M . ofthe ledge , and in the following year you

Here appointed Secretary , to which ollice y"u have , year by year , since been re-appointed . " 1 he brethren are confident that your exertions for the welfare of thc lodge have , in a very large measure , conduced to the success which has been achieved , and they earnestly hope that you will be spared for very many years , and that they may long continue tohave thc benefit of your valuable assistance .

. " As you have intimated that you prefer not to receive any testimonial beyond an expression of the sentiment of the brethren , they beg that Mrs . Fincham will be pleased to accept a diamond ring . " Bro . II . Fincham , P . M ., Sec , in returning thanks , said that "Out of the fulness of lhe heart the mouth speakcth , " and he was not able to express as he could wish what he should like to say with reference to the kindness shown to him , especially in complying

with his request that he would rather not have any testimonial , but would prefer it in the shape they had so kindly put it . The services he had rendered to that lodge had heen a labour of love , and had been rendered easy by the unvarying courtesy he had received at their hands . For the kind words with which his services had been rewarded , and thc gifts accompanying them , he could only return his sincere thanks . Their kindness would be remembered by him as long as he lived , and he should never forget the brethren of that ImW .

Ledge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , after which the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . Fred . Stephens , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said it was a very pleasurable duly to perform . The admirable manner in which the W . M . "ad carried out hi *; . Inline in tlip LtdtTH milnt have nlftflsed anil deliirhteil nil nrpsiinf

fnrjhey were rendered letter perfect . The candidates must have been impressed , and they Jad all enjoyed listening to such good working . They had also listened with pleasure to ™« ellctioscnworils of the W . M . in making thc presentation to the Secretary . The " ¦ M . was a very popular Mason , and during the present year they anticipated a happy J ™ enjoyable year . Bro . Davies was a Past Master of the Wood Green Lodge , where "e was respected , and thev were delighted to have such a Mastcr .

Hro . j . T . Davies , W . M ., expressed his indebtedness to the LP . M . for his kind 'cinarks . He had always done his utmost to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and were was no lodge where thc proceedings were carried out with such unanimity and harmony , 11 . V , " ' n'tiate" having been honoured , " lhe Visitors" was heartily proposed by 'eVV . M ., and responded to by Bros . O'Dea , W . M . 2529 ; Wickenden , W . M . elect ; u avie . s jones , and others . lhe Past Masters" was followed by "The Treasurer and Secretary . " ,, " 10 . VVielcv . P . M .. Treas .. replied , and was followed bv Bro . Fincham . P . M ..

mo "' •' 1 ° Sa t lat ' lcart was to ° '"" '" " ^ '" Jge to respond for the splendid tcstiol 11 , 1 , tcsente ^ to him . lie had always received a h-arty reception and the assistance th > * " l i" carrying out his duties . They ould not always look at qu : stions in kicn ^" '' ^' . k "' ' ^ e Past Masters and the executive always inclined towards that nuiy negotiation uiliirh rnnilnrpil sn much to thfi iiro ^ neritv nf thi * ln _ lfr _» . Mi . _ - __ , il . l

im / ' ) e ^ should have health and strength to give his services and conduce to the ""«« of the : Ebury Lodge . 'he Officers" was given , and lhe Tjlei ' s toast clus ; d the proceedings , tbe rr ; ^ " Conquest jjavc a humorous iccitation , and several brethren assisted in '" sical arrangements , including Bios . Fred . Stephens , Atkin , Davies , and others .

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Chorlton Lodge , No . 1387-St . John's festival and installation of Bro . E . T . Trevor-Smith , as W . M . of the above lodge , took place on Thursday , the yth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . B . Wolstenholme , VV . M . ; Travers , I . P . M . ; Trevor-Smith , S . VV ., VV . M . elect . ; Shaw , J . W . ; Kennerly , S . D . ; Ogden , J . D- ; J . Mee . I . G . ; Chesshyre , Tyler , Rtv . F . E . Thomas , Chap . ; Chadfield , Treas . ; ] . G . Batty , L . Dillon , Woodhouse , Fenton ,

Edwards , Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G D . ; Cooper , J . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Farthing , Franks , Hall , P . M . ; and Littlewood . Visitors : Bros . Lawton , P . M ., 73 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Travers , Hatherton , T . VV . Travels , W . M . ; J . Schofield , Sec . 1161 ; J . G . Vaujjhan , E . T . Dou lis , II . Middleton , P . M . 645 , P . S . G . D . East Lanes ; 11 . VV . Bloomer , 1375 ; Lowsby , W . M . ; J . Trevor-Smith , P . M . ; G . Hcald , 2264 ; and VV . Haward .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes ol the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wolstenholme performed the ceremony ol passing , and also acted as Installing Master . Bro . E . T . Trevor-Smith , S . VV , W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . Travers , P . M ., and he was duly install d into the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted . The working tools were explained by Bro . Harry Martyne , P . M . Th ; following oflicers were invested , and their duties explained by Bro . J . Crompton in the following order :

Bros . J . 11 . Wolstenholme , I . P . M . ; T . Shaw , S . VV . ; J . Kennerly , J . VV . ; thc Rev . F . E Thomas , Chap . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; J . Crompton , P . M ., Sec ; II . Ogden , S . D . ; J . Mee , J . D . ; J . Travers , P . M ., D . C ; T . M . Ferneley , O .-g . ; E . P . Woodhouse , I . G . ; VV . Pollitt , J . II . Farthing , F . VV . Franks , H . Littlewood , and L . Dillon , Stewards ; and W . Chesshyre , Tyler . Bro . Crompton also addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , which concluded the ceremony of installation . Bro . S . Locke , P . M ., was re-appinted Charity Steward .

Ihe lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the supper-room , and enjoyed a most recherche repast , provided by thc Manchester , Limited . After the usual loyal toasts , Bro . Wolstenholme proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " in very appropriate terms . The toast was received with enthusiasm . The VV . M ., in feeling terms , expressed his intention to exert his utmost powers to carry on the work of the lodge and maintain its prestige .

Bro . Crompton , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Lowsby , W . M . 2231 , responded , and expressed their gratification in being present at Bro . Trevor-Smith ' s installation , which they said had been done in a manner in every way creditable to the lodge . Bro . Lambert , P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Charities . " " The Founders" was proposed by Bro . Batty , P . M . Bro . Hall , P . M ., having proposed "The Newly-invested O . licers , " the proceedings terminated .

Islington Lodge , No-1471 . The closing meeting for thc season was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present Bros . D . C . Ritchie , VV . M . ; R . Loomes , P . M ., as S . W . ; E . J . Harrison , J . W . ; A . Cox , I . P . M . ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Src ; C . Isler , S . D . ; C . Horst , J . D . ; W . Taylor , I . G . ; CM . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C ; IT . Stafford Trego , Org . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; R . Henning , T . H . Palmer , J . Jaunccy , P . Faber , VV . F . Roberts , J . R . White , J . H . Thurman , J . Johnson , F . Simmonds , A . Krischc , J . Amand , G . A . Hopkins , and T . A . Spots . vood .

The business of the evening consisted of the raising of Bro . Palmer , which ceremony was performed by Bro . A . Cox , LP . M ., by consent of the VV . M . ( the candidate being a personal friend ) , and the passing of Bros . Jauncey and Roberts , which duty was excellently carried out by the W . M ., and the lodge was closed . After refreshment , thc brethren were entertained by songs from Bros . Henning , Roberts , Isler , Simmonds , and Blinkhorn , and in thc course of the evening , the brethren , as an addition to the Worshipful Master ' s list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , contributed 20 guineas , and balloted for four Life Subscriberships . " Auld Lang Syne" terminated the evening ' s proceedings .

Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 . The regular meeting of the above lodge took place at thc Holborn Restaurant , when there were present Bros . G . A . Knight , VV . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; F . Thomas , J . W . ; Keene , P . M ., S . D . ; MacCauty , J . D . ; Collick , P . M ., Treas . ; Robinson , P . M ., Sec . ; Barber , l . G . ; Coliings , P . M ., D . C . ; Pardoe , P . M . ; Coombe , P . M . ; and numerous brethren and visitors .

Bros . Sumner and Bevan were duly passed by the VV . M . to the Second D'grec , when he kindly vacated the chair so that Bro . Pardoe , P . M ., might have the privilege of initiating his son , Mr . S . A . Pardoe , and Mr . G . E . VVard into Freemasonry . This Bro . Pardoe did in a way showing he had not forgotten his former knowledge of thc art . The ballot was then taken for the election of the VV . M . for the year , and Bro . Cox was unanimously elected , the same good feeling being shown to Bros . Collick , P . M ., and Gregory , who were elected respectively to thc ollices of Treasurer and Tyler . The election of the Audit Committee then took place , and a jewel was voted to the outgoing

W . M . " A very unique thing , that has , unfortunately , not been noticed in previous reports , is that the principal oflicers of the lodge are all W . Ms ., Bro . Cox being W . M . of the Dalhousie and Bro . Thomas of the St . Luke's Lodges .

Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1599 . The installation meeting of this important lodge took place at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday , the yth inst ., when there were present Bros . William Howes , VV . M . ; E . ] . Wickenden , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G . | Woodman , P . M ., Treas . ; George Laker , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Pierce , S . D . ; C . li . Cove , " l . G . ; E . L , Miroy , P . M . A , J . Shotter , P . M . ; F . Dewsbury , P . M . ; Enos Howes , P . M . ; C . H . A . Harris , P . M . ; F . A . Lewis , P . M . ; S . Birkin , F . VV . Horn , F . Cundall , F . R . Callinirham , T . Hall , VV . Callingham , W . E . J . Adams , C . VV . Hall , II . W . Mellor , II . S . Eastv

VV . Mokler , and J . Rawles , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . D . Geddes , VV . M . 13 ^ 5 ; R , u . Fairclough , LP . M . 1365 ; C Westwood , VV . M . 1343 ; II . L » ney , P . M . 1 S 15 ; A . Neame , 3 n ; J . II . Richardson , 1 S 28 ; VV . J . Alford , 1901 ; II . Friston , 1709 ; A . L . Jones , 239 S ; W . Herring , 2416 ; J . Brand , 1706 ; G . May , 2000 ; J . T . Davies , W . M . 134 S ; G . Edwards , P . M . 907 ; G . B . Pointers , P . M . 1 G 13 ; VV . Freeman , 201 ; G . J . Gissing , 105 O ; T . VV . Chant , 212 S ; J . Sinclair , 1929 ; VV . J . James , J . W . 221 S ; G . C . Searle , 1572 ; V . Taylor , 2000 ; VV . Bennetts , 2309 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .

After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . G . J . Woodman , P . M ., then occupied thc chair , and proceeded with thc task of installing Bro . Ed . vard James Wickenden , as VV . M ., which lis dil in a most exemplary manner . The new W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his ollieers : Bros . F . VV . Horn , S . VV . ; II . Pierce , J . W . ; A . J . Shotter , P . M ., Treas . ; George Laker , P . M ., Sec ; C . E . Cove , S . I ) . ; VV . Callingham , J . D . ; W . E . J . Adams , I . G . ; Enos Howes , P . M ., D . C . ; and J . Rawles , TyUr . The usual addresses were very ably rendered by Bro . G . J . VVood nan , P . M .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recheir / ie banquet , w ' lich fully maintained the reputation of the establishment , and was well-served under thc personal superintendence of the manager , Bro . K . Ashby . At thc close of the repast , and as a preface to the toasts , the VV . M . stated lhat his speeches would be brief , as they had a lengthy musical program-no t ) get through . The W . M . gave thc customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were du ' y honeurcd .

" The Ilcil . h of the Worshipful Master was proposed by Bio . W . Howes , I . P . M ., who stated that it was a great honour and pleasure to submit the toast . The W . M . was initiated in the lodge at the same time as he was , arrd they had gone up together step by step . lie was a man of mettle , and would be able , as their ruler , to do everything in a thorough and earnest manner . lie wished him from his heart every happiness and success during his year of ollice . The loast was drunk with acclamation , and

Bio . E . J . Wickenden , W . M ., 011 rising to lespond , received quite au ovation . He said they had set liiin a most dillicult task to adequately return thank :, fur their manifestation . Words failed him to give full expression to his feelings , but he was proud to be