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pcrity of thc lodge was secure in the hands of thc present VV . M . He deserved that success which would attend his year of office . Bro . Altman also replied , heartily supporting all that had been said in reference to the W . M . by Bro . Brette . For ^ himself , he took thc wannest interest in the affairs of the lodge . He had never been absent from one meeting , except when hc was in America , and he hoped the day would be long distant when hc failed to put in an

appearance at the Aldersgate Lodge . The VV . M ., in giving the next toast—that of "The Initiates "—said that all lodges attached great importance to the toast of the initiates . They did not presume to be a large lodge , at present they numbered twenty-three , and it was proposed to limit it to twenty-five ; but they hoped , if small , it would be "A little leaven to leaven the whole lump . " The brethren who had just becn admitted would , he felt sure , do honour to

their choice , and he had much pleasure in asking the brethren to drink heartily to the toast . Bro . Webb , in reply , said that he had been much impressed with the beautiful ceremony . Whether that ceremony was more than usually impressive , by reason of the sincerity of the W . M ., he was not preparedto say , but it would ever be remembered by him . He thanked them heartily for the manner in which his name had been received . Bro . Arthur Hudson also

rep lied , remarking that he knew he should ^ never regret joining the Masonic body . Many of the signs given to him that evening were familiar to him in his profession , which gave peculiar interest to thc ceremony . He thanked them for the honour they had done him . Bro . Kenning next gave the toast of "The Charities . " The Aldersgate Lodge had made a great point of supporting the Charities—the « first Worshipful Master qualified as a Vice-Patron , and the

lodge had endeavoured to be- ever mindful of the claims of charity . They had amongst them that evening the Secretary of one of their great Institutions—the Royal Masonic Institution for Old Men and Women—Bro . Terry , and he would couple his name with that toast . Bro . Terry , in response , said that it was quite unnecessary to bring before them the claims of the Charitable Institutions , they had been so well supported hitherto by the Aldersgate Lodge . If all lodges

had done as well there would be less occasion for the appeals which were made from time to time ; Their first Master had qualified as Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and also of - the Boys' Schoolit was a great honour to the lodge that through it such a brother had been introduced into Alasonry . Bro . Kenning had done everything he could to aid the Institutions , and , in fact , was the personification of Masonic Charity .

Theepisodc which hadjustoccurred , the relief of adistressed brother , was an evidence of the warmth of heart which characterised the VV . M ., and it was something to have such a brother to rule the lodge . ' Bro . Brette too , whose breast also beat warmly in response to the calls of Charity , represented the feelings of the whole lodge with regard to the Charities . The W . M . had stated that a small lodge was their desire , which he considered was a wise resolve ; this

would always retain the Aldersgate Lodge in the position of almsgivers instead of alms takers ; and they must take rank among the first lodges of the land .- Reverting again to the Institutions , he said that it had been stated sonic time since in the pages of the Freemason that the amount contributed during the past year was nearly £ 40 , 000 , but he believed ! he could now say that it would be close on £ 50 , 000 . ( Cheers . ) He would ask them to realise what that large

sum meant , lt represented a steady contribution of £ 1000 a week ; and showed that the liberality of the Craft knew no bounds , save prudence . On behalf of . / iis ' colJeague , Iiro . Binckes , he thanked them for the amount they had voted to the Boys' School that day . The position the lodge was in financially proved the truth of the saying that the larger one gives the more he shall receive . Tliey had already for thc coming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution a list of 3 G 3 Stewards — the largest Board of Stewards that had ever been formed . He was proud to say that the chair was to be filled by the Prov . G . Master for VVest Yorkshire , R . VV . Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , and he would be supported by the whole strength of the province . They could not all do so much as West Yorkshire , but tbey could follow their example . Although distress had been very prevalent

they had steadily increased their contributions : That increased effort was needed would be evident from the fact that although in thc Girls' School there were only twenty eight candidates , and they were going to elect fifteen , the Boys' School were in the position of only being able to elect twent y out of seventy-six candidates and the Benevolent Institution were only able to elect twenty out of ' alistof ninety-eight candidates unless , as he hoped , the

subscriptions would enable them to add to the number . He trusted that the good example set by the VV . M . and Past Masters of thc Aldersgate would be followed by their successors . "The Health of the Officers " was next given , the VV . M . tendering hearty thanks to those who had gone out of oflice . Bro . Brookman , S . VV ., thanked the W . M . 'fbr

his kind words ; he had been much gratified that evening in listening to the kind expressions that had been used towards the VV . M ., in which he heartily joined . The Secretary , Bro . ' !' . Jones , alsu ' responded , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . The musical arrangements were under thc direction of Bro . Cousins , assisted by Bros . Collins , Kiff , and Lawler .

LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( . No . 281 ) . —The monthly meeting ot this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athen .-eum , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., occii |) yin !> ' ( he chair of K . S ., supported by the respective officers . The lodge room was draped in black , and the brethren appeared in mourning , the lodge having f one into mourning for three months , by the order of the V . M ., as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Bro . J . D . Moore , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . S . B . of Eng ., & c . The

lodge having been opened in due form , thc minutes of the previous meeting wen ; read and confirmed . Bros . Chat les Calvert and James Heald were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by the W . AI ., who also presented the working tools . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . Dr . Moore , on the motion of Bro . Kelland , P . AL , seconded by the W . M . Thc usual proclamations were then made , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony .

SELBY . —St . Germain Lodge ( Xo . . 5 66 ) . — On Ihe 1 ith in it ., 1 ' nis lodge held its annual installation meeting at Selby . A number of biethren were present , the ceremonies being impressively performed by Bro . J .

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Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . R . Bro . Wm . Staniland , P . M ., was the WM . elect , and he appointed the following brethren to office : Bros . J . Dunn , I . P . M . ; Rev . H . Greeves , P . AL , S . W . ; W . Lcetham , J . W . ; Rev . H . J . Jackson , Chaplain ; M . Scott , P . AL , Treasurer ; VV . Rawling , Sec . ; N . Brooksbank , S . D . ; AI . A . Kenney , J . D ; J . T . Atkinson , P . AL , M . C ; S . Webber , I . G . ; VV .

Elston and VV . Bellerby , Stewards . The brethren subsequently dined together at the Londesbro' Arms , when a pleasant evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were observed . Amongst the brethren and visitors present were Bros . VVeddall , P . AL , Paiker , P . AL , VV . H . Gainforth , P . AL ( York ) , Hawdon , Henry , Anderton , and others .

BANBURY . —Cherwell Lodge ( No . 599 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., upon which occasion Bro . VV . P . Ellis was installed as Worshipful Alaster for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Potts . Bro . Potts afterwards appointed and invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . T . VV . Holland , I . P . M .: I . S . Palmer , S . VV . ; C . Claridge , J . W . ; Rev .

A . VV . Ayton , P . AL , Chap . ; R . Havers , P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; E . J . Hartley , P . AL , Sec ; W . H . Garland , S . D . ; VV . A . Samman , J . D . ; Dr . Griffin , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Fowler and VV . Chamberlin , Stewards ; H . Kilhy , I . G . ; and T . Moss , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , when Mr . Johnson catered in a style that does the highest credit to the cuisine of the Red Lion . The dinner was truly sumptuous , and was served up most admirably . The W . AI . presented the wines .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) - — The regular monthl y meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the ist inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . AI ., Bro . L . H . Herman , supported by the following officers and upwards of sixty members : Bros . VV . Brackenbury , I . P . AL , P . G . S . ; H . Burrows , P . M . ; Thos . Clark ,

P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . Roberts , P . AL ; J . Callow , P . AL , P . P . G . Treasurer ; Hocking , P . AL ; Jos . Ball ( City Counsellor ) , S . VV . ; C . Alarsh , J . W . ; D . Jackson , P . AL , Treasurer ; W . T . May , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Marshall , S . D . ; R . Whitehead , J , D . ; G . Godfrey , I . G . ; S . VV . Halse , S . ; and VV . II . Ball , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . John Pemberton , P . AI . 1264 , P . P . G . S . of XV . ; II .

Williams , 1264 , P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . P . Bottomley , P . AL 1 G 75 ; T . H . Hull , S . VV . 145 S ; C . Warren , 241 ; R . Weale , 249 ; J . C . Robinson , P . AI . 249 ( Freemason ); and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Drysdale and Oliver , and they having been duly elected , were

prepared and initiated into the secrets of Freemasonry , the tools were presented by the J . W ., and the ancient charge was delivered b y the S . VV . Bros . Edmonds , King , and Parker having given proofs of their proficiency were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . AI ., in a very impressive and efficient manner .

After several gentlemen had been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was Closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned tothe banquet room for refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . After spending a pleasant evening the brethren separated at an early hour .

LOUTH . —Lindsey Lodge ( No . 712 ) . —The annual installation ceremony of this lodge took place in the Alasonic Hall , on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., Bro . F . D . Alarsden , P . G . Sec . Line , acting as Installing Officer , assisted by a full Board of Installed Alasters , comprising among others VV . Bros . E . Locock , D . P . G . AI . ( a subscribing

member of the Lindsey Lodge ); James Fowler , 712 , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treas . ; G . IL Porter , 712 , P . P . G . Org . ; G . G . Birkett , 712 , P . P . G . P . ; VV . B . Oliver , 712 ; John Alawer , I . P . AI . 712 ; E . F . B . Lucas , ( the retiring VV . M . ); J . H . H . Doughney , P . M . and P . Z . Pythagorean Lodge No . 79 ; R . Garlit , 1 G 00 ,

P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . Palmer , S 3 S , P . P . G . A . D . of C . The following brethren were also present : Bros . J . G . Tupholme , S . VV . and VV . M . elect ; Salah Cartwright , J . W . ; Rev . E . L . Gardner , Chap . ; J . W . Richardson , Treas . ; I . Y . Collindge , Sec . ; F . Adlard , I . G . ; VV . J . Shepherd , Org . ; C . A' Kirby , 712 and 838 ; J . Davies , J . 11 . Spry , T . Harrisonj 712 and 1802 ; Rev . Gilbert II . F . Vane , R .

Caftright , S . VV . 42 G ; H . Christian , 1 G 00 ; J . S . Pntchett , . 1 G 44 ; and R . P . Hodgson , Tyler . The lodge having becn opened in the First Degree and the minutes of the last regular lodge read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Air . Alark Smith , and it having proved satisfactory he was forthwith initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Alasonry , by Bro . Lucas W . AI ., the secrets of the Degree

being communicated and the working tools ably explained by Bro . G . H . Porter , P . P . G . O ., who also delivered the address . On his retirement the chair was taken by Bro . F . D . Marsden , P . G . Sec , and Bro . John Gilden Tupholme , S . VV ., was formally presented by Bros . Past Alasters C . Al . Nesbitt and E . F . B . Lucas , and installed with all honours in the chair of K . S . in the manner peculiar among

Alasons . Bro . Porter , P . P . G . O ., presiding in his usual efficient manner at the organ , and Bro . Kirby acting , in the absence of Bro . Griffin , as D . of C . The newly appointed officers were : VV . Bros . E . F . B . Lucas , I . P . AI . ; Salah Cartwright , S . VV . ; C . A . Kirby , J . W . ; Rev . G . 11 . F . Vane , Chap . ; J . VV . Richardson , Treas . ; J . Mawer , P . M ., Sec ; VV . G . Smyth , S . D . ; F . Adlard , J . D . ; VV . J .

Shepherd , I . G . ; and R . P . Hodgson , Tyler ; the last named brother having filled the office of Tyler since the constitution of the lodge in 1 S 57 . The remarks of the W . AI . to each officer on investiture were to the point , and shewed the brethren that he at least understood the duties of , and the qualifications for , each respective office , and meant to have those duties properly carried out . Bro .

Tupholme has himself served the lodge long and faithfully in various capacities , having acted as Secretary for several years , and has always set an excellent example of attention to any duties allotted to his share . The lodge having been reduced and the various charges given , Bro . John Suckling

Pritchett , 1 G 44 , was proposed as a joining member . I he W . AI . having thanked the brethren for thc honour they had done hiiii in electing him to " the highest honour the Craft can give or the lodge bestow , " and "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the brethren of the lodge and the visitors for a successful <¦ : office , the

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lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and thc brethren adjourned to the Mason ' s Arms Hotel , where a recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Richardson , was ; doiie ample justice to , thc brethren separating at an early hour . Absence from home alone prevented the " attendance of the R . VV . Prov . G . AI ., Bro . VV . H . Smyth , of Elkington , who is one of the chief supporters of the lodge , and a

subscribing member , in whose name thc brethren of the Province of Lincoln are now endeavouring to raise a fund to enable them to obtain a perpetual presentation to the R . M . I . G ., such as they now enjoy in respect of the R . M . I . B . We cannot but feel that a year thus auspiciously commenced , will prove to be one of great importance In the annals of the Lindsey Lodge .

NORWICH . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 943 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the rooms of the Norwich Alasonic Association , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . when 13 ro . Robt . E . Thorns was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., by Bro . J . C . Chiltock , P . AL , P . P . G . S . D . There was a large attendance of brethren and visitors present to do honour to thc occasion .

Upon . the conclusion of the ceremony the W . AI . proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . T . VV . Aluskett , I . P . AI . ; R . J . Alills , S . W . ; G . VV . G . Barnard , S . VV . ; E . H . Jones , S . D . ; J . A . Alills , J . D . ; VV . 11 . Moss , I . G . ; E . Orams , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer ; R . Gunn , P . M , P . G . Tyler , Secretary ; G . Brittain , P . M . 213 , 5 , P . P . G . O ., Organist ; and Joshua Morse , Tyler .

At the conclusion of the lodge business thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , at the conclusion of which the W . AI . proposed the usual toasts , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening . Bro . T . VV . Aluskett , the retiring W . AI ., must he , congratulated on his successful year of office .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting in the Alasonic Rooms , Athena . um , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . J . Aldous , W . AI ., presiding . By order of the W . AI ., the lodge has gone into mourning for four months as a mark of respect to the late Bro . Dr . " Aloore , P . AL , P . G . S . B . of England , & c , and the brethren appeared in mourning . The lodge was opened

with the usual formalities , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Irvin was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the Worshipful Alaster , who went through the ceremony in an impressive manner . The working tools were given by the Junior Warden , Bro . Cutts . Bro . Taylor , I . P . AI ., gave the lecture on the first

tracing board , for which he received the thanks of the lodge . A vote of condolence to the widow of the late Bro . Aloore was passed , after which the usual proclamations were made , eliciting " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren . The lodge was subsequently closed with the usual formalities .

MANCHESTER . —St . David ' s Lodge ( No . 1147 ) . —The installation meeting and St . John's Festival in connection with this highly esteemed lodge took place on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., the former at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-street , and the latter at the new Grosvenor Hotel , Victoria-street . The following brethren were present : Bros . John Taylor , W . AI . ; Ishmael Davis , I . P . M . ;

J . O . Evans , S . W . ; Frank Griffin , J . W . ; Rev . S . Y . B . Bradshaw , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Alark Fairweather , S . D . ; Ellis Jones , P . AL , P . G . Treas . ; Thomas R . Peel , P . M . j Thomas Elliott , P . M . ; Thomas Gibson , P . M . ; Edwin Williams , P . AL ; S . Wood , Harry Elliott , E . Roberts , T . Naphtali , and J . Sly , Tyler . Visitors : . Bros . John Chadwick , P . G . S . ; J . Barker , P . AI . 1134 and 1345 ,

P . P . G . T . ; John Collingc , P . M . 4 G 7 , P . G . J . W . ; J . L . Page , P . AI . 4 G 7 , P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; VV . F . " Parkinson , W . AI . 44 ; Rev . H . Davis Marks , W . AI . 1798 ; Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot , S . VV . 1357 ; J . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . Dawson , W . M . 1219 ; Henry Hatch , W . AI . 220 ; Benjamin Taylor , P . AL 935 , P . P . G . Treas ; John Sheldrick , 815 ; T . Raosbam , 1030 ; James Hamilton , W . AI . 1045 ; R . P . Wood ,

749 ; Robert O . Alcllwrick , I . P . AI . 350 ; F . Hill , P . M . 220 ; A . E . Gaskell , J . W . 815 ; VV . Honck , P . M . 350 ; VV . Appleby , 1219 ; G . Hunt , 1219 ; Robert Mercer , 4 G 7 ; C . Hindle } -, P . AL 14 S ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 4 . 15 , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of

installation was next proceeded with , and the W . AI . elect , Bro . T . O . Evans , duly presented , and with due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Alaster , Bro . Thomas R . Peel , P . AL , assisted by Bro . Ellis Jones , P . AL , Prov . G . Treas . On the re-admission of the M . M . 's , the usual proclamation was made and salutes given . The following brethren were invested officers for the ensuing year by Bro . T . R . Peel , P . AL , viz ., Bros .

Frank Griffin , S . VV . ; R . Barlow , J . W . ; Rev . S . Y . B . Bradshaw , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Ishmael Davies , Treas . ; Alark Fairweather , Sec ; l '_ . Staveley ( by deputy ) , -S . D . ; Harry Elliott , J . D . ; Thomas Elliott , P . AL , I ) , of C . ; S . J . Naphtali , l . G . ; E . Roberts , S . S . ; G . Kinlnch , J . S . ; and J . Sly , Tyler . After . thc investiture , Bro . T . K . Peel , P . AL , delivered the addresses , and Bro . the Rev . S . Y . B . Bradshaw concluded the ceremony wilh prayer . We can

onl y speak in terms of highest praise as to thc manner 111 which Bro . Peel performed the installation ceremony , whicli was most efficiently done . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 45 . 'I he brethren , whose numbers were augmented by several others , adjourned to the Grosvenor Hotel , where a splendid

banquet had been provided for them , and to which , after grace had been said by the Rev . S . Y . B . Bradshaw , full justice was done . On the conclusion of the banquet , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and honoured , Bros . John Collingc , P . G . J . W ., and J . L . Page , P . G . S . of VV ., replying on behalf of "The AI . ' W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie ; thc V . W . Dep . P . P .. VI ., Iiro . Ceo .

Mellor ; andthe Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers . " In reply to the toast of his health , the VV . M ., Bro . T . O . Evans , said he was not aware of the sensations experienced by previous W . AI . ' s who sat for the first time in the position he now occupied ; but his own feelings at the

present moment were very nervous ones , lie had been more impressed wilh the beautiful ceremony which had been performed that afternoon in his honour than ever he had been previously , and he trusted that , with the help of so many experienced and able Past Alasters as the St . David's Lodge possessed , to successfully carry out his important