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ago , the W . M . Now they bad the honour of knowing that their W . M . of 1858 , the present Str Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., and P . G . M ., had been their W . M . and was still a P . M . of the lodqe . It behoved all who came to the chair to remember those who had passed through the chair , and assisted to maintain the high character and efficiency of the work of the lodge , ln Bro . Pattison they had one who had for two years in succession most ably

filled the chair , and they were glad his abilities were such that he had recently been appointed as the Prov . Asst . G . Sec . of the province , an office for which he was in every way well qualified . The ceremony that day had also been very ably performed , and he was sure they would all join very heartily in wishing him many years of health and strength . Bro . J . R . Pattison , I . P . M ., responded , and thanked

Bro . Moor , P . M ., for the kindly manner in which he had proposed the toast of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , and also the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received it . He felt it a great compliment to think that at the conclusion of his two years' Mastership of such an old and important Lodge as No . 97 undoubtedly was , he had the warmest feelings of the brethren and their evident approval of the manner in which he had

performed the duties which had devolved upon him . His opinion was that the greatest pleasure and pride that an I . P . M . could have in looking back upon his term of office was the initiates he had during that term , not the number , that was a secondary consideration , but the quality . In referring to the names of the gentlemen ( 14 ) who had been initiated into Masonry during the last two years in the Palatine Lodge , he felt he had every reason to express his

pride and satisfaction . One brother he might be allowed to refer to particularly , viz ., Bro . Ardasir Coroasji Nusservanji Homji ; it was a unique pleasure to have had an opportunity of initiating ( probably the first time in the North of England ) a Parsee . The emergency lodge of Saturday , 23 rd May , 1885 , would be long remembered by the brethren who had gathered together from all parts of the Province of Durham . The occasion and the

gentleman were worthy of the attendance . Bro . Pattison , referring to his appointment as Assist . P . G . Sec , stated that he had already found that the office was no sinecure , but would do his best to perform the duties appertaining thereto . In conclusion he once more thanked the brethren , and expressed a hope that the unanimity and kind fraternal feeling which had characterised them all would long be continued .

• XBro . J . G . Kirtley , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., proposed "The Past and Present Officers , " to which Bro . C M . Wake , S . W ., and Bro . Cutler , A . S . S ., responded . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " to which the respective W . M . ' s and Wardens of Lodges 80 , 94 , 949 , 1389 , and 2039 responded . Bro . J . H . Turnbull , P . M . 80 , P . P . G . P ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . J . Clay , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . G . D . of C , suitably responded ,

DERBY . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 253 ) . —At the last meeting of this lodge—held on the 23 rd ult . —after the conclusion of the regular business , theW . M ., Bro . VV . Silver Hall , rose and said : Brethren , you may remember that among the property of this Iodge was an antique sword , or Highland claymore , which not long since was in a very delapidated condition . The blade was thickly covered with rust , the basket-hilt , which was a beautiful piece of steel

work , was crushed nearly flat , either because some heavy weight had been dropped upon it , or possibly from its owner having sustained a fall from hislhorse ; nearly every trace of the silver mounting : and plating had disappeared , while of the lining of the hilt nothing but a few moth-eaten shreds remained . This has now been most carefully and successfully restored and repaired at the expense of the officers of the lodge , in whose name I now have the pleasure

of again presenting it to you . The hilt has been raised to its old form , re-plated , and re-lined ; the blade , on which appears the name of the maker ( Andrea Ferrara ) has been burnished , and a sheath provided for its protection . Ferrara , as you may be aware , was a celebrated swordsmith , Italian by birth , who settled at Saragossa , in Spain , in the early part of the sixteenth century . Specimens of his work are still preserved in the Armeria at Madrid . The magnificent

blades which were presented by Ferdinand to our King Henry VIII . on his marriage with Katharine of Arragon were supplied by Ferrara , while his weapons had a special reputation among the Highland clans . It is therefore not impossible that in this beautiful sword we have a relic of the visit to Derby of the Highlanders under Prince Charles Edward in 1745 . In our minute books , which extend in an unbroken series since September 23 rd , 1788 , there is no record that any such sword had been purchased by , or

presented to , the lodge . It is therefore probable that this beautiful weapon , which is , at least , 350 years old , has belonged to the lodge since its consecration in 1785 . _ If any brother or friend can throiv any further Unfit upon its history , we shall , I am sure , be only too pleased to hear from him . The sword , after having been passed round and greatly admired , was then formally entrusted to the custody of the Tyler . —

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , when there were present Bros . Herbert Spencer , W . M . j VV . Caleb Williams , S . W . j Colonel W . Jervis , J . W . j Rev . Ihurston Rivington , Chap , j S . W . Cooke , P . P . S . G . W ., Secretary ; E , Nettlefold , J . D . j J . Spilsbury , I . G . j J . W . Bullock and I . W . Margett , P . M ., Stwds . j W . Mann , Tyler ; F .

Thorne , P . M . ; G . Bond , P . M . ; F . Haynes , P . M . j S . E . Smith , P . M . j H . W . Blenkinsop , P . M . J J . R . Smyth , Alston Smith , George Nelson , and Herbert Margett . Messrs . Frederick W . Nelson and George Rathbone were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Masonry . Bro . W . Caleb Williams was nominated as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Brabazon Campbell , as Treasurer , and Bro . W . Mann , as Tyler .

HARTLEPOOL . —St . Helen's Lodge ( No . S 3 i ) . —The annual meeting and installation of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., and , being the first ineeting in the new Masonic Hall , was more than usually interesting . The new building is constructed on the site of the old one , and , though small , is a model of convenience , and is designed by Bro . H . Mair , the borough surveyor , the

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contract ^ being carried out by Bro . J . Carter , to the entire satisfaction of the lodge The VV . M ., Bro . F . Hockday , was supported by Bros . Jno . Horsley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Col . J . VV . Cameron , P . M . 764 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Hunter , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; A . C . Knowles , P . M . 940 , P ' . P . S . G . D . ; F . Bennett , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . j G . Carter , P . M . 764 , P . G . S . of W . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M ., D . C . ; T . J . Johnson , P . M . ; J . Stonehouse , P . M . 7 64 ; Jno . N . Taylor , VV . M . 1 S 63 ; J .

VVetherell , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , P . P . G . Stwd . ; E . Nixey , J . VV ., VV . M . elect 23 , G . Stwd . j Hans B . Olsen , S . W . 764 J and alarge numberof brethren . A ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation , who was unanimously approved . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . Hunter , who proceeded to install the VV . M . elect in the inimitable style for which he has been so long noted . The new VV . M ., Bro . VVetherell , then invested the following as

his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . Hockday , I . P . M . j E . Nixey , S . W . j Walter Shaw , J . W . j T . Johnson , P . M ., Treas . j G . Pattrick , Sec ; J . Boulton , S . D . ; B . Ferrier , J . D . ; J . Hogg , I . G . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M ., D . of C ; J . Ouincey , P . M ., Org . ; W . Hardy , A . Hardy , and | . Vickers , Stwds . ; and VV . Hutchinson , Tyler . The W . M .

having received the hearty congratulations of the visitors , and a candidate proposed for initiation , lodge was closed , and thebrethren adjourned to Bro . C Humble ' s , Cleveland Hotel , where a well-served banquet awaited them . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and fraternal greetings were exchanged with the Stockton and Darlington lodges , who were celebrating their annual festivals at the

same time . The proceedings of both lodge and banquet were greatly enlivened by the assistance of the musical brethren , under the able direction of Bro . J . Wilson , 764 , who is ever ready to give his assistance to the local lodges .

SOUTHEND .-Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Middleton Hotel . Present : G . R . Dawson , Prov , G . S ., W . M . j J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1817 , P . P . A . G . P ., J . W . j Rev . C . Marriott , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap , j F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . j A . Lucking , P . M ., G . P ., Sec . j L , Warren , jun . j A . Vanderword , as J . D . j T . F . Barrett ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., D . C . j W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , as I . G . j T . Hood , as Org . j E . F . Wood , Stwd . j A . W . Martin , Tyler j E . J . Bowmaker , VV . Trigg , C . J . Dobson , C . VV . Cooke , B . Thomas , G . J . Glasscock , W . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., H . Hall , G . L . VVood , and T . A . R , Whistler . Visitors : Bros . G . Thomas , S . W . 1817 ,- and W . Fenner , 465 . Bra . E . J . Bowmaker was raised to the Third Degree ,

after which Bro . J . F . Harrington , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the 23 rd year , and A . W . Martin was unanimously re-elected Tyler . Bros . T . Hood and C . W . Cooke were elected Auditors . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . for the ability with which he had discharged his duties . Two guineas were voted

out of the Benevolent Fund to a late member of the lodge . Bro . A . Lucking , P . M ., Sec , gave notice of motion for the next meeting " To commemorate her Majesty ' s Jubilee , that the sum of 75 guineas be voted out of the funds of the Iodge , being the balance required to constitute the lodge a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . " The lodge was then closed and adjourned .

HULL . —Kingston Lodge ( No . 1010 ) . —The installation of Bro . Francis Fullerton as W . M . of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Worship-street , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . S . J acobs , P . M . The newly-installed Master then invested the following brethren as officers of the lodge : Bros . W . H . Wellsted , C . E ., I . P . M . j W . Fowler Sutton , S . W . j J . H . Peters , J . VV .,- Rev . Canon J . McCormick ,

D . D ., P . G . C , Chap , j B . S . Jacobs , P . M ., Lecture Master j C . Copland , C . E ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . j H . Forder , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Deputy Treas . j J . Carlill Savill , Sec . j J . Bilson , S . D . j J . G . Smithson , J . D . ; H . F . Pudsey , P . G . S ., D . of Cj W . D . Keyworth , P . M . 57 , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., Almoner ; J . Pyburn , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Org . ; H . Firth , Asst . Org . j G . H . Lodge , I . G . j T . Dawson , W . Bower , J . Spear , and E . Fillingham , Stwds . j

and F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler , T y ler . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , where a sumptuous repast was partaken of . After the usual loyal toasts , " The Health of the Newly-Elected W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dr . Pyburn , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and responded to by the W . M . in a very able speech . The toast of "The I . P . M . and the Retiring Officers " was proposed by Bro . A . E . Seaton , C . E ., P . M ., and

suitably responded to by Bro . Wellsted , C . E . The next toast , proposed by Bro . Wellsted , was that of " The Installing Master , Bro . B . S . Jacobs , P . M ., " who suitably responded . "The Sister Lodges" was responded to by Bros . O'Donoghue ( Humber ) , Davis ( Wilberforce ) , and Dimbleby ( Minerva ) . "The Visiting * Brethren " by the officers of several lodges , and Bro . J . Dalton Holmes , J . P .

THIRSK . —Falcon Lodge ( No . 1416 ) . —The annual festival and installation of W . M . for the ensuing year took place on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Castleyard , when Bro . Henry Longford was installed W . M . Amongst those present were Bros . T . B . Whytehead , Z . Wright , W . M . j W . Coltman , P . M . ; George Ayre , P . M . ; James Walton , P . M . ; Henry Longford , S . W . j Reginald Hartley , J . W . j T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . ;

J . T . Hansell , Secretary , * W . Hall , I . G . j F . R . Hansell , D . C . j J , . S . Coulson , J . S . Walton , P . M . j J . S . Farnelry , Tyler j and the following visiting brethren from other lodges : Bros . W , Brown , W . M . 1611 j J . T . Sellers , P . M . 1611 j W . B . Dyson , S . W . 1611 j Charles Waistell , P . M . 1337 ; J . Fairbourn , P . M . 1337 ; H . Warrior , S . W . 1337 j Christopher Palliser , P . M . 1337 j Francis Smith , P . M . 837 j H . J . Pickersgill , P . M . S 37 J and fichardson , P . M . Harrogate .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Z . Wright , W . M ., presented the W . M . elect for installation . The ceremony was performed b y Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . N . and E . Yorkshire . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Z . Wright , I . P . M . j Reginald Hartley , S . W . j J . T . Hansell , J . W . j Rev . Canon Camidge , Chap , j Rev . Eusebius Richardson , S . D . j J . H . Buchanan ,

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J . D . ; T . J . Wilkinson , Treasurerj George Ayre , Secretary ; F . R . Hansell , D . of Cj James Walton , Org . j W . VV . Hall , I . G . j VVm . Hall , P . M ., and John Coulson , Stwds . ; George Ayre , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Charity Representative ; and J . " S . Farmery , Tyler . On the proposition of Bro . Wilkinson , seconded by Hro . Longford , the best thanks of the lodge was accorded to Bro . Whytehead for his kindness in performing the ceremony of installation . A gold Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured

by Bro . George Kenning , London ) was then presented by Bro . Z . Wright , on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., as a slight recognition of his many valuable services in connection with the lodge , and also as a token of their gratitude at seeing him recovered from illness , and once more taking his place amongst them .

Bao . Wilkinson having made a feeling acknowledgment , the brethren adjourned to the Golden Fleece Hotel , where a banquet was held , excellent provision for which had been made by Bro . W . Hall . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a pleasant evening spent .

DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , Bro . Walter Rowe , P . M ., presiding . The heavy storm which prevailed throughout the day greatly interfered with the attendance of brethren whose residences were distant from the lodge rooms , and apologies by telegram and post were more numerous than welcome . Amongst those present were Bros .

F . Warner , acting as S . W . ; J . Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Mem ., acting as J . W . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec ; J . L . Franklin , J . D . ; D . Milbank , I . G . j A . Rattray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . j Mortimer Hall , John Wright , W . Rivers , J . M . Welch , C Bins , R . Marsh , R . J . Scurr , R . Brazier , W . C . Sams , F . P . Adams , 2136 , and others . After confirmation of previous minutes , Bros . Welsh and Rivers were raised to the Third Degree . In accordance with

previous arrangement , Bro . James Stevens then delivered a portion of his new lecture on ritual and ceremonial , and greatly interested the brethren whilst imparting much valuable instruction in Masonic working . A large amount of information on many important points in the F . C and M . M . Degrees were , on this occasion , condensed by Bro . Stevens within the limits of a little more than an hour ' s

space of time , and his remarks were listened to with the closest attention and received general approval . Bros . G . D . Clapham , P . P . G . R ., and Ratlray , P . P . G . D ., respectively , moved and seconded in eulogistic terms a vote of thanks to the lecturer , and , this being unanimously agreed to , Bro . Stevens expressed his thanks for the reception accorded to him .

A few items of routine business were disposed of and the Iodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an elegant repast . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the remainder of a very pleasant evening was passed in social harmony , to which Bro . Adams , 3136 , several members of the lodge , and Bro . Stevens by recital of well-known Masonic poems , greatly contributed . ¦

MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 3 rd inst ., in the lodge room at thc King ' s Arms Hotel . There was a fair attendance of members and visitors . The Iodge having been opened in due form , Bro . John F . Willan , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and was duly installed into office by Bro . W . W . Wilde , P . M ., who went through the ceremony

in a very efficient manner . The newly-elected Master afterwards appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . W . E . M . Tomlinson , M . P ., I . P . Mj VV . Stephenson , S . W . j J . L . Gorton , J . W . ; T . Longmire , Treas . ; W . Duff , Sec . ; H . Baxter , S . D . ; J . Schofield , J . D . ; W . Wilson , I . G . j and F . Wilkinson , Tyler . Bro . W . Longmire , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , gave the ancient charges to the officers j Bro . John Hatch , P . M . 2 S 1 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., to the brethren j whilst the working

tools were presented by Bro . A . Poole , P . M . After transacting other business , the lodge was closed , according to ancient custom , and the brethren adjourned to another room , where the installation banquet was spread , and which reflected great credit on the cuisine of the host , Bro . W . Longmire . The newly-installed Master presided , and , after an excellent repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartil y responded to by the brethren , a very enjoyable evening being spent by all present .

HASTINGS . —St . Leonard ' s Lodge ( No . 1842 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Queen ' s Avenue Rooms , on Wednesday , the ist inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . J . Allinson , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : — Bros . John Cooke , M . B ., S . W ., W . M . elect j T . H . Wadd , P . M ., acting J . W . j T . Hulburd , Treas . ; B . F . Meadows , Sec . j F . H . HumphreysS . D . j T . Gambier ,

, J . D . j VV . Carless , I . G . j Leslie , Tyler j T . Trollope , M . D ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . 1820 and 1 S 42 j A . R . Croucher ! P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 1184 and 40 ; George Wilson , P . M ., & c . ; J . D'Albiac , S . W 1466 j T . H . Cole , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . 40 j C Inman . P . M . 84 ; Peter Robinson , P . M . 20 ! and 40 j Rev . J . H . Cross , W . M . 811 j T . Macqueen , W . M . 916 ; H . E . Price , Prov . G . Stwd ., W . M . 1466 j J . EasterW . M . 1110 ;

, F . Duke , S . D . 40 j H . J . Dawson , 40 j Councillor W . H . Russell , Prov . G . Stwd ., P . M . 40 J F . H . Hallett , W . M . 40 J Rev . G . H . Frewer , 40 J F . J . Parsons , 40 ,- Felgate , 449 ; Henry Kimm , 40 , W . M . 1184 ; and others . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , having presented Bro . J . Cooke , VV . M . elect , Bro . Allinson installed him as Master for the current year with full rite and ceremony . After the

customary salutations , the VV . M . invested the following officers : Bros . J . J . Allinson , I . P . M . ; F . H . Humphreys , S . W . j Dr . Trollope , J . W . ( by proxy ) j T . Hulburd , Treas . ( re-elected ) j 6 . F . Meadows , Sec . ( re-appointed ); T . Gambier , S . D . j VV . Carless , J . D . j T . H . Wadd , I . G . j and Leslie , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren

were given by Bro . Allinson , I . P . M ., who is to be complimented upon the very able manner in which he performed the entire ceremony , it being most unusual for the outgoing Master to install his successor , the work invariably falling on Bro . Dr . Trollope , P . P . S . G . W ., the founder of the lodge . Bro . Allinson having set the example , it is to be hoped that future aspirants to the Master's chair will follow in his footsteps .