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appreciation of their Bro . Terry ' s noble labours in all good causes . In appreciation of the I . P . M . having filled the office of Steward on the installation of the Princeof Wales , thc lodge unanimously voted that the sum paid for the installation jewel should be refunded to Bro . While . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , upwards of seventy sitting down
in the cramped space of thc " banqueting hall . " The dinner over , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts with excellent point , as he did the toasts of thc Grand Officers . The I . P . M . then gave thc toast of " The W . M ., " and said he was sure Bro . Griggs would fully justify the choice the brethren had made , and it was to bc hoped that when the W . M . had reached thc eminence in his
profession of architect which he was likely to attain he would not regard among all thc honours of life thc position of W . M . of United Strength ' as thc least worthy of remembrance . The W . M . had won his position solely by merit , for his industry in the offices of the lodge had won him the esteem of thc brethren in past years , aad their suffrages this . Thc toast having been acknowledged in a few
graceful words , the toast of " The Initiates " was given and responded to . On [ the toast of * ' The Past Masters " being given the W . M . presented Bro . While with the handsome jewel of the lodge as its P . M ., remarking that that was a token that as Master and I . P . M . he had worked the Three Degrees , and installed his successor to the satisfaction of the brethren . He also presented Bro . While with a collar
and silver P . M . pendant , beautifully engraved , as a mark of appreciation of thc brethren . The jewel bore the inscription : " Presented by the Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 , to Bro . While , P . M ., in appreciation of his abilities as its W . M . during the year 1873 . February 8 th , ' iS ; 6 . " The silver ' pendant bore the same inscription , with the exception of the word " brethren " for lodge . The I . P . M . expressed
his acknowledgment in all the words he could muster , and then Bro . Terry spoke at length upon the merits of the Past Masters generally . Bro . Harty presided at the pianoforte in thc hours of ease , and at the organ during the time of work . From the organ he extracted a beautiful accompaniment to the work , though , truth to tell , the instrument has defects from use and misuse .
ST . CLEMENT'S DANES LODGE ( No . 131 ;!) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the King ' s Head Hotel , Strand , on the 3 rd inst ., when , as usual , there was a good attendance of the brethren . In the unavoidable ( absence of the W . M ., Bro . Steward , Bro . W . Hilton , P . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and raised Bros . Edwin Gaze and Alfred Mutton to
the Sublime Degree . The working was quite up to the usual form of this lodge , and thc following officers were in their positions-. —Bros . E . J . Livett , S . W . ; G . Wilson , J . W . ; H . Porter , S . D . ; J . Wigg , J . D . ; J . Butler , I . G . j W . H . Perry man , D . C ; and E . Barnes , Org . After the working the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , provided by Bro . Cair , and amongst those
present were Bro . Gardiner , W . M . of 7 S 0 , and Bro . Sawyer , 957 . Visitors ; Bros . Ilutton , 2 ; Duncan Harrison , Arthur Belts , Hepburn , Wiseman , J . Branhan , William II . Mall , Gr . Little , Dcighton , Thornley , Tedbury , Jcffiies , Hamilton , P . M . ; Hale , P . M . ; Gaycs , 3 ; John Smith , and others . After Ihe usual
lodge , patriotic , and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , thc cnjoyability of thc evening was much enhanced by some excellent recitations and singing , in the former of which the newly-made Masters proved themselves efficient , and in the Latter Bro . Smith's genial face and excellent vocalisation gave a fillip to the whole evening ' s
entertainment . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 142 G ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday last , at the City Terminus Hotel , Bro . J . Hamilton Townend , W . M ., in the chair . Bros . Shore , Lawson , and Gindeis were raised ; Bros . Royd , Roberts , Boote , Sampson White , and De Lcliva passed , and Mr . Stephens was initiated , The brethren partook of slight refreshment in the course of the evening .
MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The ordinary meeting of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge No . 1489 , was held on the 4 th inst . at the Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Balls Pond Road , which has a most convenient hall for thc purpose . Bro . W . J . Murlis , W . M ., presided , and was supported by bis officers , Bros . Thos , Jessett , S . W . ; J . Walford , J . W . ; W . Stephens , I . P . M .,
Treas . ; W . Jones , P . M ., Sec . ; John High , J . D . ; and II . Miller , G . Org ., Middlesex , I . G . Bro . Gilchrist was Tyler . There was a capital attendance of brethren , both members of the lodge " aud visitors , among the latter of whom were Bros . Baifield , P . M . ; Penn and Parkhouse , of the Zetland , and others from the Metropolitan and Royal Alfred Lodges . The W . M . having opened the lodge , and
the preliminary business having been disposed of , four initiates were balloted for , and unanimously approved of . None of them however were present ; and the brethren proceeded with ihe raisings . Two brethren were in attendance for this degree , and as the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Stephens , had initiated them during his year of office , thc W . M . requested him to perform the third ceremony . This he did ,
and as there was no 01 her business before thc lodge , the whole ceremony of raising was gone through . The traditional history and explanation ol the degree were given in full , also thc lengthed explanation of the points of fellowship , so seldom narrated but yet so necessary to be fully understood by every candidate submitted to this Sublime Degree . When the ceremony was concluded the
W . M . again took thc chair , and finished the business of the day . Bro . Hastings Miller was appointed Steward to the festival of the Institution for Girls in May , on which occasion the lodge will therefore again be represented . A vote of condolence with thc widow of a deceased brother was passed , after which lodge was closed , and ihe brethren adjourned to one of their famous banquets . The W . M . presided with his usual ability and geniality , and
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proposed the customary toasts . Speaking of " Thc Visitors , " he hoped always to bc honoured by the attendance of as large and influential a body of those brethren as were then before him . Bro . Barfield responded , and congratulated thc members of thc lodge , not only on its working , and thc hearty welcome it had given the visitors , but also on the great attention it had paid to thc Masonic
Institutions , and the large amounts which its members had subscribed for the benefit of thc aged and the young of both sexes . BATH . — -Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —On Thursday , Feb . 3 rd , was held the 143 rd anniversary of this ancient lodge , when all other business was suspended , giving way for thc installation of the W . M . for the
ensuing year . The lodge was opened at quarter to four by Bro . Clark , W . M ., assisted by thc following as officers : —Bros . Major Preston , I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; Ashley , Treas . ; Falkner , Sec . ; C . Wilkinson , S . D . ; Braham , J . D . ; Denham , I . G . -, Gumma * and Hunt , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . Ashley , P . M ., acted as D . C . till the arrival of thc proper
officer , Bro . Wilton , P . M . There were also present the following Past Masters of 41 : —White , Maggs , Capt . Floyd , Cooper , Moutrie , Mann , Mitchell , R . Cook ; and thc following brethren : —Major Bousfield , M . P . ; Cater , Railway , Jacob Smitn , Bladwell , E . Wilkinson . The following W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s attended as visitors : —Sparrow , 906 ; Trevor , 944 , Bombay ; G . C . Cooke , 379 ; Genl . Doherty ,
906 ; Keene , 906 ; Little , 335 ; Martin , 53 ; Dr . Tunstall , 33 ; Col . Ford , 5 ** j ; Scott , 906 ; and Bros . Howes , Dill , Dudfield , Pinkett , Dingle , Freeman , all members of 906 ; and Salter , 33 ; Bush , 379 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . It having been announced that V . W . Bro . Else , D . P . G . M ., was in attendance and demanded admission , a deputation was sent out with
the D . C , and he was ~ duly escorted to his seat at thc right of thc W . M . with Ihe customary salute . A ballot was taken for three candidates for initiation at the next meeting , which proved unanimous in their favour . The D . P . G . M . then took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . P . M . ' s Mann and Moutrie presented Bro . Brown for installation , and after thc usual preliminaries
and obligation of W . M . elect , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The brethren below the chair were dismissed , and a larire board of more than twenty P . M . ' s was constituted , in whose presence Bro . F . J . Brown was duly installed in the chair of K . S . Of the remainder of the ceremony after the admission of thc brethren it is sufficient to sav that every part was well and duly performed a c-
cording to ancient custom . 1 he lodge was resumed 111 the Second and afterwards in the First Degree . The following were appointed and invested as officers : —Clark , : I . P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Falkner , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Wilton , P . M ., D . C . ; Braham , S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Hunt and Railway , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tyler . Votes of thanks were passed
to the D . P . G . M . for his valuable aid as Installing Master ; to Bro . Clark for his services as W . M . during the past year ; and to the W . M . ' s of the other Bath lodges , and the brethren who nccompajiied them , for the sanction of their presence on the occasion , a suitable response being made in each case . The lodge was closed at quarter to six , and the brethren adjourned to thc Castle Hotel for thc
annual banquet , the arrangements of which were in every way satisfactory , including those for good vocal and instrumental performances between thc toasts , which were well carried out by Bios . Falkner , Cater , Braham , and , though last , not least , Pyne , the Organist at the Abbey , It is right to add that Bro . Major Bousfield , M . P ., proposed the toast of " Success to thc Masonic Charities , " on which he
spoke at some length , and proved his earnestness in thc cause by presenting £ 3 towards their support in thc name of the lodge . He also suggested that a collection should bc made round the table with the same object , which was carried out . MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting on
Wednesday , January 2 fith , at 7 p . m . Mr . Moses Mills and Mr . J . B . Howard were candidates . The ballot being favourable to Mr . Howard , he was admitted in ancient form . Bro . J . Wood , P . M ., D . C , then proceeded ( by request ol the W . M ., Bro . D . Held ) to initiate the candidate in the E . A . Degree . The charge was given by the W . M ., and the lodge was closed at 9 p . m . Thc initiation of Mr .
Mills was allowed to stand over til ! the regular meeting of the lodge , which took place the following evening , January 27 U 1 , and was opened nt 3 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . D . Ueid . Thc minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , together with the minutes of the emergency meeting of the previous evening . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Messrs . J . Bradshaw , H .
Wilson , and A . Swallow , each proposed by the W . M . The report of th-. committee of enquiry and the result of the ballot being unanimous in each case , the W . M . initiated Messrs . Bradshaw and Wilson . Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , by command of the W . M ., then received into Masonry Mr . Albert Swallow . The initiation of Mr . Moses Mills then followed , which was ably rendered by Bro . W . II .
Kershaw , I . P . M . The initiations occupied a considerable portion of the evening , and were aided by thc musical abilities of Bro . , J . Crompton , J . W . Chorlton Lodge , 1387 , who kindly occupied the position of Organist for thc evening . Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , was proposed by Bro . W . II . Kershaw , I . P . M ., and seconded hy liro . J . Garlick , P . M ., to represent the Imperial George Lodge with
respeel to the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . The proposition received an unaiiinK us support . The Masonic clement , charity , was then exercised , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired from labour to refreshment . Owing to thc excessive amount of labour , and the Middleton lodge being one that without exception closes carWi the social meal had to bc somewhat hastily partaken
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of ; after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The Great Architect of the Universe , thc Author and Finisher of our course , in His wisdom , has seen fit to remove from this earthly tenement of clay one whose health had always been thought of in our Masonic toasts . Death had sent up higher our late and true Masonic brother , W . R . Callender , Esq ., M . P ., V . W .
D . P . G . M . E . L . ; it was therefore the wish of the W . M . that one and all should recall in silence " Thc Memory " of our deceased P . G . Officer , which request was carried out with a marked and deserving solemnity , a solemnity that brought time ' s avenger uppermost in each heart . " Thc Health of the Initiates" was then proposed by the W . M ., who spoke of each in suitable terms ; owing to shortness
of time , their response was allowed to remain over till the next meeting . To the toast of "The Visitors , '' Bros . Studd , P . M ., 373 , and Johnson , D . C 993 , replied , expressing their admiration and delight in the way in which Bro . D . Reid had performed thc duties of W . M . for the first time , it being a good earnest for the future . Thc Tyler ' s toast was then given and enthusiastically received ; thc
city brethren returning to Manchester by the 10 p . m . tram . KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Stramongatc , on thc 27 th ult . Thc lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Talbot , P . P . G . W . Immediately after Bro . Lieut .-Col . Whitwell , R . W . D . P . G . M ., entered the lodge , and was saluted according to
ancient custom . Bro . Whitwell proposed that a vote of condolence bc sent to thc relatives of the late Bro . Savage , P . G . D . of England , and that the same be entered on thc minutes . The chair cf K . S . was then assumed by Bro . Henry Rauthmell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , when the retiring Master , Bro . Talbot , presented the W . M . elect , Bro . F . C . Grayson , for the benefit of installation . Bro . Grayson
was installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , the ceremony of installation being most ably and impressively performed by W . Bro . Henry Rauthmell in a faultless manner , which elicited the warm approval of thc brethren , the addresses to thc W . M . and officers being very impressively given by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Talbot . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : —LP .
M ., J . Talbot ; S . W ., R . J . Nelson ; J . W ., W . Cranston ; Chap ., T . Edge Wright ; Treas ., W . Doubleday , Sec , George J . McKay ; S . D ., W . II . Akerigg ; J . D ., 1 * . J . Thornbcr ; I . G ., R . B . Hunter . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served by Mr . and Mrs . Barrow , the arrangements of which were *
excellently carried out by the Stewards , and to which over fifty sat down . The W . M . presided , and proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts in particularly felicitous and graceful terms , one toast , which is worthy of thc lodge and the brethren , being that of "The Masonic Charities , " which was proposed by Bro . G . J . McKay , Hon . Secretary , who urged upon all the brethren to subscribe
liberally to thc fund which thc I . P . M ., Bro . Talbot , was collecting to make the lodge a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , one brother alone having contributed the very handsome sum of £ 32 ios , and another brother ten guineas . Our worthy Bro . Talbot found he had a sum considerably over one hundred guineas to be devoted to thc purchase of voles in the charities .
The Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy evening to a close , when the brethren separated at nine p . m . Thc musical arrangements were eminently carried out by thc Organist of thc lodge , Bro . Godfrey , S . W . 1074 . "WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , thc ist inst . Thc W . M ., Bro .
W . R . Denne , presided , supported by Bros . J . Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; W . S . Nicholcs , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; D . C . Dixon , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; Reid , P . M . ; Cousins , Crowhurst , Legg , Ferry , & c . Visitors : Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 , P . G . D . ; Chorley , S . W . 86 5 ; Targclt , 170 and 103 7 ; Whittaker , 73 , I . C . ; Beer , 1100 , Emulation , Bombay ;
Green , 931 , Perseverance , Bombay ; Johnson , 771 ; Ashby , 771 ; Tyler , 771 . Thc W . M . passed to thc degree of F . C . Bros . Day , Watcrson , and Blizzard , in a most creditable manner . Thc W . M . in the name of thc lodge presented to Bro . Strange , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., thc complete Regalia of Provincial Grand Deacon in appreciation of the services rendered to the lodge as Sec ,
extending over some years , an oflice thc worthy brother has just vacated . A candidate for joining having been proposed , the lodge was after some routine business , closed in due form . LANCASTER . —Fortitude Lodgo ( No . 281 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening at thc Athena-urn , Bro . T . Atkinson , the W . M .,
presiding . There was a good attendance of members . The iodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was afterwards raised , when Bro . Stanton was raised to thc Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and Bro . Aldous passed to that of a Fellow Craftsman , the working being ably gone through by the recently installed W . M . After
thc transaction of some formal business , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony . Thc Lancaster Lodges ( three ) subscribed twenty-five guineas in aid of the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and this amount was further enhanced by private donations from individual members . The contributions were presented at thc festival on Wednesday by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . E ., who is a Steward of
thc Benevolent Institution , ANTIGUA . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 402 ) celebrated the anniversary of their patron saint on Monday wilh more than ordinary eclat . Although the streets were very wet , and the condition of things overhead was such as to compel foot-passengers to have occasional recourse to umbrellas , the brethren assembled early in the forenoon at the lodge rooms in Church-street , and at eleven o ' clock
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appreciation of their Bro . Terry ' s noble labours in all good causes . In appreciation of the I . P . M . having filled the office of Steward on the installation of the Princeof Wales , thc lodge unanimously voted that the sum paid for the installation jewel should be refunded to Bro . While . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , upwards of seventy sitting down
in the cramped space of thc " banqueting hall . " The dinner over , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts with excellent point , as he did the toasts of thc Grand Officers . The I . P . M . then gave thc toast of " The W . M ., " and said he was sure Bro . Griggs would fully justify the choice the brethren had made , and it was to bc hoped that when the W . M . had reached thc eminence in his
profession of architect which he was likely to attain he would not regard among all thc honours of life thc position of W . M . of United Strength ' as thc least worthy of remembrance . The W . M . had won his position solely by merit , for his industry in the offices of the lodge had won him the esteem of thc brethren in past years , aad their suffrages this . Thc toast having been acknowledged in a few
graceful words , the toast of " The Initiates " was given and responded to . On [ the toast of * ' The Past Masters " being given the W . M . presented Bro . While with the handsome jewel of the lodge as its P . M ., remarking that that was a token that as Master and I . P . M . he had worked the Three Degrees , and installed his successor to the satisfaction of the brethren . He also presented Bro . While with a collar
and silver P . M . pendant , beautifully engraved , as a mark of appreciation of thc brethren . The jewel bore the inscription : " Presented by the Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 , to Bro . While , P . M ., in appreciation of his abilities as its W . M . during the year 1873 . February 8 th , ' iS ; 6 . " The silver ' pendant bore the same inscription , with the exception of the word " brethren " for lodge . The I . P . M . expressed
his acknowledgment in all the words he could muster , and then Bro . Terry spoke at length upon the merits of the Past Masters generally . Bro . Harty presided at the pianoforte in thc hours of ease , and at the organ during the time of work . From the organ he extracted a beautiful accompaniment to the work , though , truth to tell , the instrument has defects from use and misuse .
ST . CLEMENT'S DANES LODGE ( No . 131 ;!) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the King ' s Head Hotel , Strand , on the 3 rd inst ., when , as usual , there was a good attendance of the brethren . In the unavoidable ( absence of the W . M ., Bro . Steward , Bro . W . Hilton , P . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and raised Bros . Edwin Gaze and Alfred Mutton to
the Sublime Degree . The working was quite up to the usual form of this lodge , and thc following officers were in their positions-. —Bros . E . J . Livett , S . W . ; G . Wilson , J . W . ; H . Porter , S . D . ; J . Wigg , J . D . ; J . Butler , I . G . j W . H . Perry man , D . C ; and E . Barnes , Org . After the working the brethren sat down to an excellent repast , provided by Bro . Cair , and amongst those
present were Bro . Gardiner , W . M . of 7 S 0 , and Bro . Sawyer , 957 . Visitors ; Bros . Ilutton , 2 ; Duncan Harrison , Arthur Belts , Hepburn , Wiseman , J . Branhan , William II . Mall , Gr . Little , Dcighton , Thornley , Tedbury , Jcffiies , Hamilton , P . M . ; Hale , P . M . ; Gaycs , 3 ; John Smith , and others . After Ihe usual
lodge , patriotic , and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , thc cnjoyability of thc evening was much enhanced by some excellent recitations and singing , in the former of which the newly-made Masters proved themselves efficient , and in the Latter Bro . Smith's genial face and excellent vocalisation gave a fillip to the whole evening ' s
entertainment . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 142 G ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday last , at the City Terminus Hotel , Bro . J . Hamilton Townend , W . M ., in the chair . Bros . Shore , Lawson , and Gindeis were raised ; Bros . Royd , Roberts , Boote , Sampson White , and De Lcliva passed , and Mr . Stephens was initiated , The brethren partook of slight refreshment in the course of the evening .
MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The ordinary meeting of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge No . 1489 , was held on the 4 th inst . at the Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Balls Pond Road , which has a most convenient hall for thc purpose . Bro . W . J . Murlis , W . M ., presided , and was supported by bis officers , Bros . Thos , Jessett , S . W . ; J . Walford , J . W . ; W . Stephens , I . P . M .,
Treas . ; W . Jones , P . M ., Sec . ; John High , J . D . ; and II . Miller , G . Org ., Middlesex , I . G . Bro . Gilchrist was Tyler . There was a capital attendance of brethren , both members of the lodge " aud visitors , among the latter of whom were Bros . Baifield , P . M . ; Penn and Parkhouse , of the Zetland , and others from the Metropolitan and Royal Alfred Lodges . The W . M . having opened the lodge , and
the preliminary business having been disposed of , four initiates were balloted for , and unanimously approved of . None of them however were present ; and the brethren proceeded with ihe raisings . Two brethren were in attendance for this degree , and as the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Stephens , had initiated them during his year of office , thc W . M . requested him to perform the third ceremony . This he did ,
and as there was no 01 her business before thc lodge , the whole ceremony of raising was gone through . The traditional history and explanation ol the degree were given in full , also thc lengthed explanation of the points of fellowship , so seldom narrated but yet so necessary to be fully understood by every candidate submitted to this Sublime Degree . When the ceremony was concluded the
W . M . again took thc chair , and finished the business of the day . Bro . Hastings Miller was appointed Steward to the festival of the Institution for Girls in May , on which occasion the lodge will therefore again be represented . A vote of condolence with thc widow of a deceased brother was passed , after which lodge was closed , and ihe brethren adjourned to one of their famous banquets . The W . M . presided with his usual ability and geniality , and
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proposed the customary toasts . Speaking of " Thc Visitors , " he hoped always to bc honoured by the attendance of as large and influential a body of those brethren as were then before him . Bro . Barfield responded , and congratulated thc members of thc lodge , not only on its working , and thc hearty welcome it had given the visitors , but also on the great attention it had paid to thc Masonic
Institutions , and the large amounts which its members had subscribed for the benefit of thc aged and the young of both sexes . BATH . — -Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —On Thursday , Feb . 3 rd , was held the 143 rd anniversary of this ancient lodge , when all other business was suspended , giving way for thc installation of the W . M . for the
ensuing year . The lodge was opened at quarter to four by Bro . Clark , W . M ., assisted by thc following as officers : —Bros . Major Preston , I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; Ashley , Treas . ; Falkner , Sec . ; C . Wilkinson , S . D . ; Braham , J . D . ; Denham , I . G . -, Gumma * and Hunt , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . Ashley , P . M ., acted as D . C . till the arrival of thc proper
officer , Bro . Wilton , P . M . There were also present the following Past Masters of 41 : —White , Maggs , Capt . Floyd , Cooper , Moutrie , Mann , Mitchell , R . Cook ; and thc following brethren : —Major Bousfield , M . P . ; Cater , Railway , Jacob Smitn , Bladwell , E . Wilkinson . The following W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s attended as visitors : —Sparrow , 906 ; Trevor , 944 , Bombay ; G . C . Cooke , 379 ; Genl . Doherty ,
906 ; Keene , 906 ; Little , 335 ; Martin , 53 ; Dr . Tunstall , 33 ; Col . Ford , 5 ** j ; Scott , 906 ; and Bros . Howes , Dill , Dudfield , Pinkett , Dingle , Freeman , all members of 906 ; and Salter , 33 ; Bush , 379 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . It having been announced that V . W . Bro . Else , D . P . G . M ., was in attendance and demanded admission , a deputation was sent out with
the D . C , and he was ~ duly escorted to his seat at thc right of thc W . M . with Ihe customary salute . A ballot was taken for three candidates for initiation at the next meeting , which proved unanimous in their favour . The D . P . G . M . then took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . P . M . ' s Mann and Moutrie presented Bro . Brown for installation , and after thc usual preliminaries
and obligation of W . M . elect , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The brethren below the chair were dismissed , and a larire board of more than twenty P . M . ' s was constituted , in whose presence Bro . F . J . Brown was duly installed in the chair of K . S . Of the remainder of the ceremony after the admission of thc brethren it is sufficient to sav that every part was well and duly performed a c-
cording to ancient custom . 1 he lodge was resumed 111 the Second and afterwards in the First Degree . The following were appointed and invested as officers : —Clark , : I . P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Falkner , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Wilton , P . M ., D . C . ; Braham , S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gummer , I . G . ; Hunt and Railway , Stewards ; Bigwood , Tyler . Votes of thanks were passed
to the D . P . G . M . for his valuable aid as Installing Master ; to Bro . Clark for his services as W . M . during the past year ; and to the W . M . ' s of the other Bath lodges , and the brethren who nccompajiied them , for the sanction of their presence on the occasion , a suitable response being made in each case . The lodge was closed at quarter to six , and the brethren adjourned to thc Castle Hotel for thc
annual banquet , the arrangements of which were in every way satisfactory , including those for good vocal and instrumental performances between thc toasts , which were well carried out by Bios . Falkner , Cater , Braham , and , though last , not least , Pyne , the Organist at the Abbey , It is right to add that Bro . Major Bousfield , M . P ., proposed the toast of " Success to thc Masonic Charities , " on which he
spoke at some length , and proved his earnestness in thc cause by presenting £ 3 towards their support in thc name of the lodge . He also suggested that a collection should bc made round the table with the same object , which was carried out . MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting on
Wednesday , January 2 fith , at 7 p . m . Mr . Moses Mills and Mr . J . B . Howard were candidates . The ballot being favourable to Mr . Howard , he was admitted in ancient form . Bro . J . Wood , P . M ., D . C , then proceeded ( by request ol the W . M ., Bro . D . Held ) to initiate the candidate in the E . A . Degree . The charge was given by the W . M ., and the lodge was closed at 9 p . m . Thc initiation of Mr .
Mills was allowed to stand over til ! the regular meeting of the lodge , which took place the following evening , January 27 U 1 , and was opened nt 3 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . D . Ueid . Thc minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , together with the minutes of the emergency meeting of the previous evening . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Messrs . J . Bradshaw , H .
Wilson , and A . Swallow , each proposed by the W . M . The report of th-. committee of enquiry and the result of the ballot being unanimous in each case , the W . M . initiated Messrs . Bradshaw and Wilson . Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , by command of the W . M ., then received into Masonry Mr . Albert Swallow . The initiation of Mr . Moses Mills then followed , which was ably rendered by Bro . W . II .
Kershaw , I . P . M . The initiations occupied a considerable portion of the evening , and were aided by thc musical abilities of Bro . , J . Crompton , J . W . Chorlton Lodge , 1387 , who kindly occupied the position of Organist for thc evening . Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , was proposed by Bro . W . II . Kershaw , I . P . M ., and seconded hy liro . J . Garlick , P . M ., to represent the Imperial George Lodge with
respeel to the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . The proposition received an unaiiinK us support . The Masonic clement , charity , was then exercised , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired from labour to refreshment . Owing to thc excessive amount of labour , and the Middleton lodge being one that without exception closes carWi the social meal had to bc somewhat hastily partaken
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of ; after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The Great Architect of the Universe , thc Author and Finisher of our course , in His wisdom , has seen fit to remove from this earthly tenement of clay one whose health had always been thought of in our Masonic toasts . Death had sent up higher our late and true Masonic brother , W . R . Callender , Esq ., M . P ., V . W .
D . P . G . M . E . L . ; it was therefore the wish of the W . M . that one and all should recall in silence " Thc Memory " of our deceased P . G . Officer , which request was carried out with a marked and deserving solemnity , a solemnity that brought time ' s avenger uppermost in each heart . " Thc Health of the Initiates" was then proposed by the W . M ., who spoke of each in suitable terms ; owing to shortness
of time , their response was allowed to remain over till the next meeting . To the toast of "The Visitors , '' Bros . Studd , P . M ., 373 , and Johnson , D . C 993 , replied , expressing their admiration and delight in the way in which Bro . D . Reid had performed thc duties of W . M . for the first time , it being a good earnest for the future . Thc Tyler ' s toast was then given and enthusiastically received ; thc
city brethren returning to Manchester by the 10 p . m . tram . KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Stramongatc , on thc 27 th ult . Thc lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Talbot , P . P . G . W . Immediately after Bro . Lieut .-Col . Whitwell , R . W . D . P . G . M ., entered the lodge , and was saluted according to
ancient custom . Bro . Whitwell proposed that a vote of condolence bc sent to thc relatives of the late Bro . Savage , P . G . D . of England , and that the same be entered on thc minutes . The chair cf K . S . was then assumed by Bro . Henry Rauthmell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , when the retiring Master , Bro . Talbot , presented the W . M . elect , Bro . F . C . Grayson , for the benefit of installation . Bro . Grayson
was installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , the ceremony of installation being most ably and impressively performed by W . Bro . Henry Rauthmell in a faultless manner , which elicited the warm approval of thc brethren , the addresses to thc W . M . and officers being very impressively given by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Talbot . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : —LP .
M ., J . Talbot ; S . W ., R . J . Nelson ; J . W ., W . Cranston ; Chap ., T . Edge Wright ; Treas ., W . Doubleday , Sec , George J . McKay ; S . D ., W . II . Akerigg ; J . D ., 1 * . J . Thornbcr ; I . G ., R . B . Hunter . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served by Mr . and Mrs . Barrow , the arrangements of which were *
excellently carried out by the Stewards , and to which over fifty sat down . The W . M . presided , and proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts in particularly felicitous and graceful terms , one toast , which is worthy of thc lodge and the brethren , being that of "The Masonic Charities , " which was proposed by Bro . G . J . McKay , Hon . Secretary , who urged upon all the brethren to subscribe
liberally to thc fund which thc I . P . M ., Bro . Talbot , was collecting to make the lodge a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , one brother alone having contributed the very handsome sum of £ 32 ios , and another brother ten guineas . Our worthy Bro . Talbot found he had a sum considerably over one hundred guineas to be devoted to thc purchase of voles in the charities .
The Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy evening to a close , when the brethren separated at nine p . m . Thc musical arrangements were eminently carried out by thc Organist of thc lodge , Bro . Godfrey , S . W . 1074 . "WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , thc ist inst . Thc W . M ., Bro .
W . R . Denne , presided , supported by Bros . J . Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; W . S . Nicholcs , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; D . C . Dixon , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; Reid , P . M . ; Cousins , Crowhurst , Legg , Ferry , & c . Visitors : Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 , P . G . D . ; Chorley , S . W . 86 5 ; Targclt , 170 and 103 7 ; Whittaker , 73 , I . C . ; Beer , 1100 , Emulation , Bombay ;
Green , 931 , Perseverance , Bombay ; Johnson , 771 ; Ashby , 771 ; Tyler , 771 . Thc W . M . passed to thc degree of F . C . Bros . Day , Watcrson , and Blizzard , in a most creditable manner . Thc W . M . in the name of thc lodge presented to Bro . Strange , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., thc complete Regalia of Provincial Grand Deacon in appreciation of the services rendered to the lodge as Sec ,
extending over some years , an oflice thc worthy brother has just vacated . A candidate for joining having been proposed , the lodge was after some routine business , closed in due form . LANCASTER . —Fortitude Lodgo ( No . 281 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening at thc Athena-urn , Bro . T . Atkinson , the W . M .,
presiding . There was a good attendance of members . The iodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was afterwards raised , when Bro . Stanton was raised to thc Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and Bro . Aldous passed to that of a Fellow Craftsman , the working being ably gone through by the recently installed W . M . After
thc transaction of some formal business , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony . Thc Lancaster Lodges ( three ) subscribed twenty-five guineas in aid of the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and this amount was further enhanced by private donations from individual members . The contributions were presented at thc festival on Wednesday by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . E ., who is a Steward of
thc Benevolent Institution , ANTIGUA . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 402 ) celebrated the anniversary of their patron saint on Monday wilh more than ordinary eclat . Although the streets were very wet , and the condition of things overhead was such as to compel foot-passengers to have occasional recourse to umbrellas , the brethren assembled early in the forenoon at the lodge rooms in Church-street , and at eleven o ' clock