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with the toast the name of Bro . Eastes , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Kent , who has forty-three lodges under his care . Bro . Eastes responded , and alluded to the great importance of interchanging visits , so that information and experience mig ht be obtained . Bro . Goldsmith proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " in a neat speech . Whatever honours might
hereafter fall upon Bro . Robinson , he would , he felt sure , always regard that evening as thc proudest evening of his life . He had been in office three years . Bro . Robinson had always attended to his duties , antl gave gicat promise for the ensuing year . If ever he wanted assistance he might always call upon the Past Masters , who would be ever ready to afford it . The Worshipful Master
responded , fn thanking them for the honour they had done him , he also thanked them for making it his gootl fortune to be one of thc youngest Masters in England , if not the youngest . He hardly knew how to thank the brethren sufficiently for the honour they had done him in electing him to that important position . In accepting it he was fully determined to carry out his duties to the very
best of his ability , and endeavour by every means in his power to enhance thc honour and osefulncss of that lodge . He should never forget thc ceremony of that evening . Solemn at all times as vvas the installation of a Worshipful Master , in his case its solemnity was vcry much added to by the fact of its being conducted by his own father , and he might say , with pardonable pride ,
that it had been performed in a manner which could hardly be excelled . He proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " and in doing so particularly thanked Bro . Whale for his valuable services for two years in the chair . Bro . Whale suitably returned thanks , and assured the Worshipful Master that thc Past Masters were always ready to render him every possible
assistance . " The Officers was given and duly acknowledged , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close . The musical portion of the proceedings , both in lodge and at the banquet , was ably carried out by Bro . Robert Osborne , P . P . G . Organist , who was assistctl by Bros . Pearman , Knight , Stroud , and Grant , as vocalists . SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —
Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc loth inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , Bro . the Rev . Spencer Robert Wigram , P . G . C , W . M ., presiding . The Rev . Brother installed his successor , Bro . William Chaplain , in the presence of a full lotlge , in which were many of the Provincial Grantl Officers . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Wigram . After the business of the
lodge was concluded , the brethren banquettetl at thc Middleton Hotel . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Leonnrdgate , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro Thomas Jackson , There was not a large attendance . Thc meeting was
held for the purpose of conferring the third degree on Bro . W . H . Chippendale , who has gone abroad to join his regiment . The lotlge having been opened in thc First and Second Degrees , Bro . Chippendale gave proficiency of his knowledge as a Fellow Craft , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro .
Chippendale having been admitted , was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., the degree being carefully and efficiently worked . Thc W . M . also presented the working tools , after which thc lodge was closed with the usual formalities . The annual meeting for the installation of W . M . of thc above lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., in thc before named room . There was a lair muster
of members and visiting brethren . Bro . T . Jackson , W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and was supported by his respective officers . Thc lodge having been opened in the first degree , thc ballot was taken for Bro . Henry James James , ( Palestine Lodge No . 97 ) as a joining member , and proved unanimous . Bros . Palmer and Welch next gave proof of their efficiency as E . A ., and
were entrusted antl retired , and on being separately admitted were passed to thc degree of F . C , the working in the former being admirably gone through by Bro Longman , P . M ., and in the latter by the I . P . M . The Worshipful Master then vacated his chair , which was occupied by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of E ., as Installing Officer , and who proceedetl to install Bro . A . Sheriff as
Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months , the ceremony being most ably and impressively pciformed . The following brethren were also appointed antl invested officers for thc ensuing year : —Bros . T . Jackson , I . P . M . ; N . W . Hclme , S , W . ; Wm . Taylor , j . W . ; W . J . Sly , Treasurer ( re-elected ); H . Longman , Sec . -, John T . Jackson , S . D . ; Thomas Bell , J . D . ; James Vince ,
I . G . ; J . Aldous , Org . ; and A . K . Allison , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the King ' s Arms hotel , and sat down to an excellent dinner , under the presidency of Bro . A . Sheriff , W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent . The Fortitude and the Duke of Lancaster Lodges were rcpresentctl by their Worshipful
Masters , Bros . Jowett and B . F . G . Dale , who responded on behalf of their respective lodges . KIRKBY LONSDALE . - The Underley Lodge ( No . 1074 ) . —The annual festival of this flourishing lodge was held on Fritlay , January nth , at three 0 clock in the afternoon , when the members and visitors sssemblfd unusally strong . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Godfrey , assisted by his
Wardens , and Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Dodd , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . Canon Ware , P . M ., f -P . J . G . W . ; Waring , P . M . ; W . James , P . M . ; Atkinson . P . M . ; Greenbanks , Wilkinson , Quinay , Dr . Waller , No . 2 , S . C ; Pussey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Anderson , Tyler , and a number of other brethren , il 1 mmutcs of the last meeting having been confirmed , thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro
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Greenbank claimed preferment and having proved his claim was entrusted , and in due course raised by the W . M . The lodge having been lowered , Bro . John Bowes , assumed the chair of K . S ., and Bro . Pusey having been presentetl was installed in ample form as W . M , for the ensuing year and saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the several degrees . A cordial vote of thanks was carried
by acclamation to Bro . Bowes , the Installing Master . After labour , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , for the annual banquet , which ditl great credit to the hostess , and a most enjoyable evening was spent under the guidance of the genial W . M . The toasts were enlivened by recitations and songs from Dr . Waller , Dr . Page , W . James , thc W . M ., R . Godfrey , Quinay ,
Simon , etc . Dr . Page proposed "The Health of the Instating Master , " antl referred to his long and intimate acquaintance with that bi other , and his readiness at all times " to come to the rescue . " We will only add that the W . M . lives in the hearts of the brethren and that his year of office must be a happy and prosperous one . TREDEGAR . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1098 ) .
—On Thursday , January 10 , Bro . Rev . Edward Jones was installed as W . M . of this lodge , and the ceremony waa most ably performetl by Bro . N . Bradley , assisted by Bro .. G . A . Brown . There was a good attendance , amongst whom was Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M ., Monmouthshire . The brethren afterwards dined together at the " Castle Hotel , " and amongst those present
was the son of the late Bro . Brock , who is now in Jdie Masonic Institution for Boys , and allowed to be present by special request , and the brethren were much pleased with his improvement during the time he has been in the . institution . He returned after his holidays on thc following morning , and no doubt woultl ever remember the privilege which had
been granted to him . BARNARD CASTLE . — Barnard Lodge ( No . 1230 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Newgate . In consequence of the notice on the circular , that this was the first meeting of the lodge in their new premises , neighbouring lodges were well represented , as of
will be seen by the ^ following list visitors , viz ., Bros . R . Richardson , C 02 ; G . Stillman , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; W . Knowles , J . J . Scrafton , J . Robson , F . Wouldhave , W . J . Mulvey , R . R . Rule , D . Armstrong and C A . Slader , 1121 ; F . W . Bewsh , I . P . M . 1274 ; W . Waistell , i **** 7 ; C . R . Green , 1522 ; G . C . Lee , 1611 ; J . M . Shepherd , 1 . Hartley , R . Peverell , C . J . Spence , J .
Hawdon , J . Graham , E . T . Stephenson , W . J . Mulvey , and J . Fawcett , 1650 . Among other business before the lodge was that of Bro . W . Waistell , Lodge 1337 , as joining member , who upon the ballot being taken was declaretl unanimously elected . Bro . R . R . Rule , Bishop Auckland , Lodge 1121 , was proposed by Bro . R . J . Dent , W . M , as joining ( honorary ) member . The proposition was
seconded by Bro . Moore , P . M ., Bro . the Rev . C . R . Green , Rokeby Lodge 1522 , was then proposed by Bro . Moore , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Cooke , P . M . The chair was then taken by Bro . by Bro . Moore , P . M ., who proceeded in his customary painstaking and effective manner , to instal Bro . John W . Batlcock into the chair . The following were the other
appointments , viz : Bros . G . C . Lee , S . W . ; W . Ward , J . W . ; Rev . J . Brockbank , Chaplain ; R . C . M . Cooke , Treas . ; Wm . Sang , Secretary ; J . Kyle , S . D . ; B . S . Beckwith , J . D . ; J . M . Moore , D . C . ; Wm . Gardner , I . G . ; J . Kirtley , Tyler ; Wm . Gardner and D . Finlay , Stewards . Bro , Cooke , P . M ., then arose , and after asking permission from the W . M ., addressed the esteemed I . P . M ., saying
" I have to-night a most pleasing duty to perform , Bro . Dent . On behalf and in the name of the brethren of the Barnard Lodge I present you with this P . M . ' s jewel , as some token of our respect and esteem towards you as a brother , also in remembrance of the efficient and substantial aid you have rendered to the lodge during the erection of this Masonic Hall , and for the effective and faithful
discharge of your duties during your year of office as W . M . " Bro . Dent vcry feelingly replied . " Hearty Good Wishes " were presented by the visitors from the various lodges they represented . Thc festival of St . John the Evangelist was subsequently celebrated by a banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , and was partaken of by about forty brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
given and duly honoured , the Tyler's toast bringing a very pleasant evening to a harmonious termination . The P . M . ' s jewel was an emblematic one , containing Bro . R . J . Dent ' s monogram in the centre , and at the back the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . R . J . Dent , W . M . of the Barnard Lotlge , No . 1230 , on the termination of his year of office , the 4 th of January , 1878 . "
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1333 ) . — The Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by this young but flourishing lodge on the 2 nd instant , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . F . Dale , W . M . ; Wolfenden , S . W . ; Elleshaw , J . W . ; Parker , S . D . ; Hartley , J . D . ; Cleminson , I . G . ; Bell , S . S . ; Stork , J . S . ; Oglethorpe , Org . ;
Hartley , P . M . ; Bell , P . M . and Treasurer ; Heald , P . M . ; Acton , P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Coulon , I . P . M . ; Stewardson , P . M . 950 ; Taylor , P . M . 1051 ; Bannister , P . S . D . ; Scott , Stork , Traccy , Barlow , Beckett , Patterson , Longmirc , P . S . D . and S . W . 1651 ; Taylor , Dotson , Sandam , Hutherwall , Richmond , Jas . Simpson , Jno . Simpson , Bliasard , Bell , Hall , ( Kirkham Lodge ) , Wilcox , Wilkinson ,
jacobson , Barsby , Mans , Bell , P . S . S . ; Stizaker , Woods , Beesley , Huntingdon , Jackson , S . D . 1051 , Captain Storey , and Allison and Sheppard , Tylers . The W . M . was supported on his right and left by the Pas * Masters of the lotlge . The toasts then followed . After "The Queen antl the Craft" had been duly honoured , theW . M . proposed "The M . W . Grantl Master of England , the Princess of Wales , and the Royal Family ;"
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" The Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Pro G . M . ; " " Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . D . G . Master , and R . W . G . M . of West Lancashire ; " " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , S . G . W . ;" "H . R . H . thc Prince Leopold , J . G . W . ; " "The Grand Officers , Past and Present ; " "Colonel the Hon . F . A . Stanley , R . W . D . P . G . Master , and the P . G . Officers of West Lancashire . " " Thc Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces "
was proposed by Bro . Hartley , P . M ., and Bro . Coulon , Quarter-Master Sergt . ist Royal Lancashire Militia , responded . "The Bishops and Clergy of all denominations " was given by Bro . Bell , P . M ., and briefly responded to by Bro . Parker , S . D . " The Health of the W . M , " was then proposed , in eulogistic terms by Bro . Coulon , I . P . M ., the same time observing that the brethren had seen six
months of , Bro . Dale's working as W . M ., and hc could venture to express that every brother of the lodge was proud of their W . M . It was owing to his exertions the beautiful choir which adorned the ceremonies in our lodge at working hours , no less than their charming influences this evening , was established , and there can be no doubt that the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , was thc
most energetic and best worked lodge in the neighbourhood , he would therefore call upon every brother present , to drink long lifc and happiness to the W . M . in a full bumper . The toast was drank with the utmost enthusiasm , so was ' , also that of Mrs . Dale and all the little Dales . The W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the kind and enthusiastic manner they had drunk his
health , and that of his wife and children , and expressed that this moment was the proudest in his life , and he considered no greater honour could be bestowed on him six months ago the W . M . of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge . It was a distinguished honour that any gentleman might feel proud of , more particularly , on his part , being so young a ; Mason . ' It was just four years ago he was initated a
member of the " Duke , " when he looked back it seemed like yesterday , the working of the lodge was arduous , and the meetings long , generally meeting at six and working up to eleven , but he was only too much rejoiced to have such work to perform , but at the same time he must tender his thanks to the brethren and his officers for their strenuous assistance in carrying
on the work , and from appearances at present , there was not going to be a cessation as the precept for next lodge night , was as full as any yet , which meant another six and eleven . He must again express his thanks for the very enthusiastic manner his health , and of his wife and children were received , and must say he felt proud to address his brethren from the vcry place the Mayors of Lancaster
have done the same to their corporations from time immorial , and as he was there placed he considered he was in a exalted position as any one , being the W . M . of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , 1353 . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Coulon , I . P . M ., " which was drank with enthusiasm , and Bro . Coulon , I . PM ., responded . The W . M . next gave the P . Master of the lodge . Bro .
Hartleyjlenr ., P . M ., responded , and observed that it gave him the greatest pleasure to be among them that evening , also at the progress the lotlge had made since he was ininstalled into the chair of . K . S . As the first Master of the lodge in 18 71 , he was one of the first who signed the charter , and he rejoiced that the false prophets who predicted at that day , the speedy downfall of the lodge , have
been disappointed , hc returned them his sincere thanks on behalf of the P . M's . for the vcry flattering manner they had drank their health . Several other toasts having been proposed and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Stewardson , P . M . This brought the banquet to a close . SOLIHULL . —St . Alphage Lodge ( No . 1431 ) .
—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the George Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . E . A . Webster , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bro . W . Hillman , P . M . ; B . J , Allsopp , S , W . ; A . Horrocks , J . W . ( pro tem ); F . Jones , Hon . Sec . ; J . Jennings , S . D . ; D . Simns , J . D . ; E . C . Weller , I . G . ; J . Hillman , S . ; A . Hopkins , D . C ; J . Chap .
man , Tyler . The visiting brethren included the following : Bros . J . L . Kennedy , P . P . G . D . C ; J . B . Hall , P . G . D . C . Leicester and Rutland ; S , Davies , sen ., 141 ; Buckley 1180 ; W . Pringle , P . M . 925 ; J . Luck , 1031 . The lodge was opened punctually at five o ' clock , p . m . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro .
C . H . Evans being present , the W . M ., addressed the usual enquiries , which thc candidate answered in a very satisfactory manner , whereupon he retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , and he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the whole of the ceremony was performed in the manner usual in this flourishing young lodge , and reflected the greatest credit
upon the W . M . and his officers . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a . goodly and plentiful repast was waiting for them , all being carried out under the personal supervision of Bro . J . Hillman who never tires in his endeavour to make all comfortable , the usual toasts was given from the chair , interspersed with numerous songs and recitations , by the
W . M ., Bros . Kennedy , Davies , W . Hillman , } Buckley , Wilkinson , Jones , Evans and Burt . Previous to leaving the brethren did not forget the Benevolent Fund in connection with thc lodge . NEWPORT . —Albert Edward Prince of "Wales's Lodge ( No 1429 . )—On Thursday , ioth January , Bro . James Horner was installed as W . M . of
thc above lotlge , and the ceremony was most ably performed by the I . P . M . Thc brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Westgate Hotel , and were much pleased to see the worthy D . P . G . M ., Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , there on his return from Tredegar . There was an excellent muster of thc Craft , including several Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , and many brethren connected with neighbouring lodges . The lodge was opened
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with the toast the name of Bro . Eastes , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Kent , who has forty-three lodges under his care . Bro . Eastes responded , and alluded to the great importance of interchanging visits , so that information and experience mig ht be obtained . Bro . Goldsmith proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " in a neat speech . Whatever honours might
hereafter fall upon Bro . Robinson , he would , he felt sure , always regard that evening as thc proudest evening of his life . He had been in office three years . Bro . Robinson had always attended to his duties , antl gave gicat promise for the ensuing year . If ever he wanted assistance he might always call upon the Past Masters , who would be ever ready to afford it . The Worshipful Master
responded , fn thanking them for the honour they had done him , he also thanked them for making it his gootl fortune to be one of thc youngest Masters in England , if not the youngest . He hardly knew how to thank the brethren sufficiently for the honour they had done him in electing him to that important position . In accepting it he was fully determined to carry out his duties to the very
best of his ability , and endeavour by every means in his power to enhance thc honour and osefulncss of that lodge . He should never forget thc ceremony of that evening . Solemn at all times as vvas the installation of a Worshipful Master , in his case its solemnity was vcry much added to by the fact of its being conducted by his own father , and he might say , with pardonable pride ,
that it had been performed in a manner which could hardly be excelled . He proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " and in doing so particularly thanked Bro . Whale for his valuable services for two years in the chair . Bro . Whale suitably returned thanks , and assured the Worshipful Master that thc Past Masters were always ready to render him every possible
assistance . " The Officers was given and duly acknowledged , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close . The musical portion of the proceedings , both in lodge and at the banquet , was ably carried out by Bro . Robert Osborne , P . P . G . Organist , who was assistctl by Bros . Pearman , Knight , Stroud , and Grant , as vocalists . SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —
Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc loth inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , Bro . the Rev . Spencer Robert Wigram , P . G . C , W . M ., presiding . The Rev . Brother installed his successor , Bro . William Chaplain , in the presence of a full lotlge , in which were many of the Provincial Grantl Officers . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Wigram . After the business of the
lodge was concluded , the brethren banquettetl at thc Middleton Hotel . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Leonnrdgate , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro Thomas Jackson , There was not a large attendance . Thc meeting was
held for the purpose of conferring the third degree on Bro . W . H . Chippendale , who has gone abroad to join his regiment . The lotlge having been opened in thc First and Second Degrees , Bro . Chippendale gave proficiency of his knowledge as a Fellow Craft , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro .
Chippendale having been admitted , was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., the degree being carefully and efficiently worked . Thc W . M . also presented the working tools , after which thc lodge was closed with the usual formalities . The annual meeting for the installation of W . M . of thc above lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., in thc before named room . There was a lair muster
of members and visiting brethren . Bro . T . Jackson , W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and was supported by his respective officers . Thc lodge having been opened in the first degree , thc ballot was taken for Bro . Henry James James , ( Palestine Lodge No . 97 ) as a joining member , and proved unanimous . Bros . Palmer and Welch next gave proof of their efficiency as E . A ., and
were entrusted antl retired , and on being separately admitted were passed to thc degree of F . C , the working in the former being admirably gone through by Bro Longman , P . M ., and in the latter by the I . P . M . The Worshipful Master then vacated his chair , which was occupied by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of E ., as Installing Officer , and who proceedetl to install Bro . A . Sheriff as
Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months , the ceremony being most ably and impressively pciformed . The following brethren were also appointed antl invested officers for thc ensuing year : —Bros . T . Jackson , I . P . M . ; N . W . Hclme , S , W . ; Wm . Taylor , j . W . ; W . J . Sly , Treasurer ( re-elected ); H . Longman , Sec . -, John T . Jackson , S . D . ; Thomas Bell , J . D . ; James Vince ,
I . G . ; J . Aldous , Org . ; and A . K . Allison , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the King ' s Arms hotel , and sat down to an excellent dinner , under the presidency of Bro . A . Sheriff , W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent . The Fortitude and the Duke of Lancaster Lodges were rcpresentctl by their Worshipful
Masters , Bros . Jowett and B . F . G . Dale , who responded on behalf of their respective lodges . KIRKBY LONSDALE . - The Underley Lodge ( No . 1074 ) . —The annual festival of this flourishing lodge was held on Fritlay , January nth , at three 0 clock in the afternoon , when the members and visitors sssemblfd unusally strong . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Godfrey , assisted by his
Wardens , and Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Dodd , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . Canon Ware , P . M ., f -P . J . G . W . ; Waring , P . M . ; W . James , P . M . ; Atkinson . P . M . ; Greenbanks , Wilkinson , Quinay , Dr . Waller , No . 2 , S . C ; Pussey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Anderson , Tyler , and a number of other brethren , il 1 mmutcs of the last meeting having been confirmed , thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro
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Greenbank claimed preferment and having proved his claim was entrusted , and in due course raised by the W . M . The lodge having been lowered , Bro . John Bowes , assumed the chair of K . S ., and Bro . Pusey having been presentetl was installed in ample form as W . M , for the ensuing year and saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the several degrees . A cordial vote of thanks was carried
by acclamation to Bro . Bowes , the Installing Master . After labour , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , for the annual banquet , which ditl great credit to the hostess , and a most enjoyable evening was spent under the guidance of the genial W . M . The toasts were enlivened by recitations and songs from Dr . Waller , Dr . Page , W . James , thc W . M ., R . Godfrey , Quinay ,
Simon , etc . Dr . Page proposed "The Health of the Instating Master , " antl referred to his long and intimate acquaintance with that bi other , and his readiness at all times " to come to the rescue . " We will only add that the W . M . lives in the hearts of the brethren and that his year of office must be a happy and prosperous one . TREDEGAR . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1098 ) .
—On Thursday , January 10 , Bro . Rev . Edward Jones was installed as W . M . of this lodge , and the ceremony waa most ably performetl by Bro . N . Bradley , assisted by Bro .. G . A . Brown . There was a good attendance , amongst whom was Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M ., Monmouthshire . The brethren afterwards dined together at the " Castle Hotel , " and amongst those present
was the son of the late Bro . Brock , who is now in Jdie Masonic Institution for Boys , and allowed to be present by special request , and the brethren were much pleased with his improvement during the time he has been in the . institution . He returned after his holidays on thc following morning , and no doubt woultl ever remember the privilege which had
been granted to him . BARNARD CASTLE . — Barnard Lodge ( No . 1230 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Newgate . In consequence of the notice on the circular , that this was the first meeting of the lodge in their new premises , neighbouring lodges were well represented , as of
will be seen by the ^ following list visitors , viz ., Bros . R . Richardson , C 02 ; G . Stillman , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; W . Knowles , J . J . Scrafton , J . Robson , F . Wouldhave , W . J . Mulvey , R . R . Rule , D . Armstrong and C A . Slader , 1121 ; F . W . Bewsh , I . P . M . 1274 ; W . Waistell , i **** 7 ; C . R . Green , 1522 ; G . C . Lee , 1611 ; J . M . Shepherd , 1 . Hartley , R . Peverell , C . J . Spence , J .
Hawdon , J . Graham , E . T . Stephenson , W . J . Mulvey , and J . Fawcett , 1650 . Among other business before the lodge was that of Bro . W . Waistell , Lodge 1337 , as joining member , who upon the ballot being taken was declaretl unanimously elected . Bro . R . R . Rule , Bishop Auckland , Lodge 1121 , was proposed by Bro . R . J . Dent , W . M , as joining ( honorary ) member . The proposition was
seconded by Bro . Moore , P . M ., Bro . the Rev . C . R . Green , Rokeby Lodge 1522 , was then proposed by Bro . Moore , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Cooke , P . M . The chair was then taken by Bro . by Bro . Moore , P . M ., who proceeded in his customary painstaking and effective manner , to instal Bro . John W . Batlcock into the chair . The following were the other
appointments , viz : Bros . G . C . Lee , S . W . ; W . Ward , J . W . ; Rev . J . Brockbank , Chaplain ; R . C . M . Cooke , Treas . ; Wm . Sang , Secretary ; J . Kyle , S . D . ; B . S . Beckwith , J . D . ; J . M . Moore , D . C . ; Wm . Gardner , I . G . ; J . Kirtley , Tyler ; Wm . Gardner and D . Finlay , Stewards . Bro , Cooke , P . M ., then arose , and after asking permission from the W . M ., addressed the esteemed I . P . M ., saying
" I have to-night a most pleasing duty to perform , Bro . Dent . On behalf and in the name of the brethren of the Barnard Lodge I present you with this P . M . ' s jewel , as some token of our respect and esteem towards you as a brother , also in remembrance of the efficient and substantial aid you have rendered to the lodge during the erection of this Masonic Hall , and for the effective and faithful
discharge of your duties during your year of office as W . M . " Bro . Dent vcry feelingly replied . " Hearty Good Wishes " were presented by the visitors from the various lodges they represented . Thc festival of St . John the Evangelist was subsequently celebrated by a banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , and was partaken of by about forty brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
given and duly honoured , the Tyler's toast bringing a very pleasant evening to a harmonious termination . The P . M . ' s jewel was an emblematic one , containing Bro . R . J . Dent ' s monogram in the centre , and at the back the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . R . J . Dent , W . M . of the Barnard Lotlge , No . 1230 , on the termination of his year of office , the 4 th of January , 1878 . "
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1333 ) . — The Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by this young but flourishing lodge on the 2 nd instant , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . F . Dale , W . M . ; Wolfenden , S . W . ; Elleshaw , J . W . ; Parker , S . D . ; Hartley , J . D . ; Cleminson , I . G . ; Bell , S . S . ; Stork , J . S . ; Oglethorpe , Org . ;
Hartley , P . M . ; Bell , P . M . and Treasurer ; Heald , P . M . ; Acton , P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Coulon , I . P . M . ; Stewardson , P . M . 950 ; Taylor , P . M . 1051 ; Bannister , P . S . D . ; Scott , Stork , Traccy , Barlow , Beckett , Patterson , Longmirc , P . S . D . and S . W . 1651 ; Taylor , Dotson , Sandam , Hutherwall , Richmond , Jas . Simpson , Jno . Simpson , Bliasard , Bell , Hall , ( Kirkham Lodge ) , Wilcox , Wilkinson ,
jacobson , Barsby , Mans , Bell , P . S . S . ; Stizaker , Woods , Beesley , Huntingdon , Jackson , S . D . 1051 , Captain Storey , and Allison and Sheppard , Tylers . The W . M . was supported on his right and left by the Pas * Masters of the lotlge . The toasts then followed . After "The Queen antl the Craft" had been duly honoured , theW . M . proposed "The M . W . Grantl Master of England , the Princess of Wales , and the Royal Family ;"
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" The Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Pro G . M . ; " " Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . D . G . Master , and R . W . G . M . of West Lancashire ; " " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , S . G . W . ;" "H . R . H . thc Prince Leopold , J . G . W . ; " "The Grand Officers , Past and Present ; " "Colonel the Hon . F . A . Stanley , R . W . D . P . G . Master , and the P . G . Officers of West Lancashire . " " Thc Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces "
was proposed by Bro . Hartley , P . M ., and Bro . Coulon , Quarter-Master Sergt . ist Royal Lancashire Militia , responded . "The Bishops and Clergy of all denominations " was given by Bro . Bell , P . M ., and briefly responded to by Bro . Parker , S . D . " The Health of the W . M , " was then proposed , in eulogistic terms by Bro . Coulon , I . P . M ., the same time observing that the brethren had seen six
months of , Bro . Dale's working as W . M ., and hc could venture to express that every brother of the lodge was proud of their W . M . It was owing to his exertions the beautiful choir which adorned the ceremonies in our lodge at working hours , no less than their charming influences this evening , was established , and there can be no doubt that the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , was thc
most energetic and best worked lodge in the neighbourhood , he would therefore call upon every brother present , to drink long lifc and happiness to the W . M . in a full bumper . The toast was drank with the utmost enthusiasm , so was ' , also that of Mrs . Dale and all the little Dales . The W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the kind and enthusiastic manner they had drunk his
health , and that of his wife and children , and expressed that this moment was the proudest in his life , and he considered no greater honour could be bestowed on him six months ago the W . M . of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge . It was a distinguished honour that any gentleman might feel proud of , more particularly , on his part , being so young a ; Mason . ' It was just four years ago he was initated a
member of the " Duke , " when he looked back it seemed like yesterday , the working of the lodge was arduous , and the meetings long , generally meeting at six and working up to eleven , but he was only too much rejoiced to have such work to perform , but at the same time he must tender his thanks to the brethren and his officers for their strenuous assistance in carrying
on the work , and from appearances at present , there was not going to be a cessation as the precept for next lodge night , was as full as any yet , which meant another six and eleven . He must again express his thanks for the very enthusiastic manner his health , and of his wife and children were received , and must say he felt proud to address his brethren from the vcry place the Mayors of Lancaster
have done the same to their corporations from time immorial , and as he was there placed he considered he was in a exalted position as any one , being the W . M . of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , 1353 . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Coulon , I . P . M ., " which was drank with enthusiasm , and Bro . Coulon , I . PM ., responded . The W . M . next gave the P . Master of the lodge . Bro .
Hartleyjlenr ., P . M ., responded , and observed that it gave him the greatest pleasure to be among them that evening , also at the progress the lotlge had made since he was ininstalled into the chair of . K . S . As the first Master of the lodge in 18 71 , he was one of the first who signed the charter , and he rejoiced that the false prophets who predicted at that day , the speedy downfall of the lodge , have
been disappointed , hc returned them his sincere thanks on behalf of the P . M's . for the vcry flattering manner they had drank their health . Several other toasts having been proposed and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Stewardson , P . M . This brought the banquet to a close . SOLIHULL . —St . Alphage Lodge ( No . 1431 ) .
—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the George Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . E . A . Webster , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bro . W . Hillman , P . M . ; B . J , Allsopp , S , W . ; A . Horrocks , J . W . ( pro tem ); F . Jones , Hon . Sec . ; J . Jennings , S . D . ; D . Simns , J . D . ; E . C . Weller , I . G . ; J . Hillman , S . ; A . Hopkins , D . C ; J . Chap .
man , Tyler . The visiting brethren included the following : Bros . J . L . Kennedy , P . P . G . D . C ; J . B . Hall , P . G . D . C . Leicester and Rutland ; S , Davies , sen ., 141 ; Buckley 1180 ; W . Pringle , P . M . 925 ; J . Luck , 1031 . The lodge was opened punctually at five o ' clock , p . m . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro .
C . H . Evans being present , the W . M ., addressed the usual enquiries , which thc candidate answered in a very satisfactory manner , whereupon he retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , and he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the whole of the ceremony was performed in the manner usual in this flourishing young lodge , and reflected the greatest credit
upon the W . M . and his officers . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a . goodly and plentiful repast was waiting for them , all being carried out under the personal supervision of Bro . J . Hillman who never tires in his endeavour to make all comfortable , the usual toasts was given from the chair , interspersed with numerous songs and recitations , by the
W . M ., Bros . Kennedy , Davies , W . Hillman , } Buckley , Wilkinson , Jones , Evans and Burt . Previous to leaving the brethren did not forget the Benevolent Fund in connection with thc lodge . NEWPORT . —Albert Edward Prince of "Wales's Lodge ( No 1429 . )—On Thursday , ioth January , Bro . James Horner was installed as W . M . of
thc above lotlge , and the ceremony was most ably performed by the I . P . M . Thc brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Westgate Hotel , and were much pleased to see the worthy D . P . G . M ., Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , there on his return from Tredegar . There was an excellent muster of thc Craft , including several Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , and many brethren connected with neighbouring lodges . The lodge was opened