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trusted that the Grand Lodge would always be fortunate in securing the services of men , if not noble by birth , but noble by good deeds , to preside over them . Bro . Blackie , I . P . M ., said he had a toast to propose , which was "The Health of the W . M ., " and it was the last time that he should have the opportunity of proposing his health in the capacity of W . M . He was sure that they would agree
with him when he said that the work had been well done in the present session , and although they had not as much of it as formerly , yet what had been done would prove a good accession to the Order . The W . M . bad come to the chair sooner than he anticipated , but , nevertheless , he had done the work as well as thatof any of the Masters who had preceded him . He , therefore , asked the brethren to drink
his health . The W . M ., in reply , said he felt not only grateful , but delighted , and thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him in drinking his health . It was a great pleasure to serve as Master in the Great City Lodge , and no one felt that pleasure more than himself , for during - that time he had made many acquaintances and friendships , which he felt sure that death only would sever . At the
commencement of his year of office he felt the responsibility of his duties , well knowing how' the work had been done by previous Masters . To attempt to emulate them was out of his power , but he had discharged those duties to the best of his ability . When he joined the rest of the Past Masters he should bs at all times ready to assist to the best of his ability in an } ' way to promote the welfare of the
lodge , and so make up for any shortcomings on his part while he occupied the chair , and he begged again to thank them for the very kind manner in which tire toast of hishealth had always been received by them . The W . M . said he wished to claim the attention of the brethren for a few minutes while he proposed to them a most important toast , which was "The W . M . elect , " for much of the good ruling and
success of the Great City Lodge for the next twelve months would mainly depend upon him . They wished him every success and good health to carry out his duties , and every one felt that the honour of the lodge would be safe in his hands . Bro . Taylor , W . M . elect , thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which the toast had been received , and said that as he had passed through the various offices
he would endeavour to carry out the duties of Master as he had done at the beginning of his career , and he thanked Bro . Headon for having proposed him as a member of the Great City Lodge , and to whom he was greatly indebted for his assistance at all times , and he was one of his best advisers . When he was initiated into the secrets of the Order he frankly admitted that it made a
great impression on his mind , and in his heart he resolved , although a man of humble ability , to do his best to aspire to the position at present occupied by the W . Master . He resolved to attend the Great City Lodge of Instruction , where he obtained the foundation of his Masonic learning , and enabled Bro . Stevens to appoint him as one of the junior officers , and he hoped to perform satisfactorily the
duties of W . Master of the lodge when the tune should arrive for him to do so . What might happen between then and next October none could tell , but he hoped that circumstances would enable him to take his position as Master of . the lodge , and perform the duties with some degree of credit to himself and benefit to the Craft in general , assuring them that he would strain every nerve to promote the
comfort of all , and maintain the excellent working of the huge . The W . . Master then said that the next toast was "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and spoke of the services they were at all times willing to render to the lodge , for which they severally returned thanks . The W . Master then called attention to the coining soiree of the lodge on the 20 th inst ., for which there were twenty Stewards , and
beyond all doubt it would prove a great success , as a large number of tickets had been applied for , anel as there were only a few on hand , those who wanted them had better apply at once . He then alludeel to the visiters who had honoured the lodge with their presence that evening , and having enumerated them gave them all a hearty welcome . The visitors severally returned thank's . One brother from Belfast said he should carry back with him to Ireland a
glowing account as to how Freemasonry was carried out in London . The next toast was "The Treasurer and Secretary , "for which they returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . A number of songs were sung in the course of the evening , and complete harmony prevailed . 'I he Most Worshipful Granel Master has given permission to the members to wear their Craft clothing and jewels at the soiree on the 26 th inst .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge after the installation was held on " Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Castle and Falcon , Aldcrsgate-street , and there were present Bros . George Kenning , W . M . ; A . J . Altman , I . P . M . ; Alfred Brookman , S . W . ; Samuel Benton , J . W . ; Rev . R . Lee , Chap , ; ] . D . Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; T . lones , Sec ; S . White , S . D . ;
E . Y . Jolliffe , J . D . ; P . Saillard , D . C . ; Thomas Benskin , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . ; W . H . Froom , J . Renals , Edward Anderton , Arthur B . Hudson , M . R . Webb , and H . Matthews . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Gcrraul Fletcher , 33 ; G . V . de Luca , 101 ; Robert Baynham Weed , i 7 of >; G . Rawlinsor ., 754 ; D . Ormond , S 27 ; M . Rust , 2 S 1 ; and Capt . W . R . A . Cole , 1744 .
The minutes of the meeting held on the 14 th February having been read and confirmed , Bro Renals was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . M . Webb and A . Hudson passeel to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The Secretary read letters of regret for unavoidable absence from Bros . Vickery , Lavender , and W . S . Chapman ; Bro . Lavender having met with an accident by breaking his arm , occasioned a hearty expression of sympathy . An application
horn the Secretary of tne Girls' School , asking for a grant from the lodge , and for a Steward to represent it at the forthcoming festival , was the instigation of the acceptance of the office of Steward by Bro . Samuel White and the vote of a sum of ten guineas from the lodge funds for the purposes of the Charity . After the transaction of the usual business the lodge adjourned for refreshment under the charge of the W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and respondeel to .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry < No . 48 ) . —The monthly meeting of this old lodge , held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the rooms , No . 34 , Denmark-street , was the last regular night of the present W . M ., Bro . John
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Wood , who opened the business at 7 pm ., assisted by his officers as follows-. —Bros . R . Whitfield , I . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , S . W . ; E . Liddell , J . W . ; W . B . Elsdoii , Treas . ; E . W . Middlcmast , Sec ; A . Simpson , as S . D . ; T . Dinning , as J . D . ; W . T . Swallow , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . M . Pybus , J , S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler . There was a capital muster of members and visitors , amongst whom we
observed Bros . T . Waddom , W . Leach , John Allen , 1 . Swan , J . Snowdon , R . Tate , J . Mackay , P . M . and W . M . 424 ; R . Brason , W . Dalrymplc , J . Ivison , E . Perry , W . Richardson , R . Hudson , P . M . 11 S 9 , P . G . D . of C . Durham ; J . Milbourne , P . M ., P . D . G . J . W . Egypt ; R . G . Salmon , W . M . ^ 06 , P . G . A . D . C . Northumberland ; J . Ridsdale , P . M . 406 , P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; 1- Duckitt ,
W . M . 4 S 1 ; W . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; R . Wightman ' W . M . 541 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 1643 ; A . Simpson , 406 ; T . Dinning , J . S . 4 S 1 ; W . F . Cannon , 4 S 1 ; W . M . Lyon , 40 G ; G . Wilson , 406 ; W . Mathicson , 4 S 1 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; T . S . Miller , I . G . 424 ; E . Hall , 1643 ; J . E . Reid , 1427 ; R . A . Dodds , J . W . 1 C 26 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were duly confirmed , after which Bro . E . Perry was passed to the Degree of
Fellow Craft by the W . M ., who also explained the tracing board . The S . W . gave the working tools . On the proposition of the W . M ' ., seconded by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . D . Davis , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Northumberland , who had been connected with the lodge for about twenty-seven yeais , was unanimously elected as an honorary member , 'the ballot was taken for the election of W . M ., when Brc . John G . Smith , S . W ., was declared the W . M . elect ncm con . Bro .
W . B . Elsdon was also elected as Treasurer , Bro . R . Ferry as Org ., and Bro . Curry as Tyler . A finance committee was duly elected for the ensuing year . ' The bye-laws were read in accordance to rule , and other formal matters being finished , the lodge was closetl at S . 50 p . m . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room as usual and a happy evening was spent in harmony , and a full Masonic toast list .
NORWICH . —Social Lodge ( No . 93 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was helcl on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Club Rooms , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , Bro . Hugh Fox presiding in his position of W . M ., and assisted by his officers , as follows : Bros . Geo . Jewson , S . W . ; W . Walter Lake , J . W . ; Henry Thouless , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; G . W . G . Barnard ( in
consequence of an accident to Bro . W . H . Smith , who was , however , present ) , acting S . D . ; A . J . Dacey , J . D . ; F . E . Linging , I . G . ; —Wilson , Org . ; Joshua Morse , Tyler ; Jno . Cummins , Sec ; J . B . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; R . Kent , ( the . oldest P . M . in the province ) ; Jno . Moore , P . M . ; Robert Gunn , P . M ., P . G . Tyler ; J . H . Brockbank , E . A . Tillett , and others .
The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the W . M ., in a very impressive manner , performed the ceremony of passing Bro . E . A . Tillett to the l ' . C . Degree , and rendereel in a beautiful style the lectures on the first and second tracing boards . After the lodge had closed the brethren adjourned to
supper in the banqueting room , and the brethren spent the remainder of the evening in a pleasant manner , enhanced considerably by the admirable singing of Bro . J . II . Brockbank and Bro . II . Thouless , members of the Cathedral Choir , and by Bro . W . 11 . Smith , Bro . 1 " . E . Linging-, and others . This is a very successful lodge .
BELFAST . —Prince of Wales' Own Lodge ( No . 154 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Arthur-street . Lodge was opened in due form at 5 . 30 p . m ., Bro . J . G . Shaw , W , M ., presiding . After the reading of the minutes by Bro . Thompson , Secretary , some routine business was transacted , and several visiting
brethren admitted . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren , to the number of about sixty , adjourned to dinner . Amongst those present were Bros . Torrens and Bottomley , 7 ; Marcus Mc . C . Gage , 10 ; Herdman , W . M . 3 6 ; Dubedat , 33 , Dublin ; j . C . White , W . M . 40 ; McCorkell , 51 ; Henry , 66 , Lisburn ; Nash , RS ; McConnell , icg ; C . II . Ward , 111 ; and others . Grace
having been said , and a collection taken up on behalf of " our poor and distressed brethren , " the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Queen and the Craft , " which was well received , ^ as it always is by the members of the Masonic Order . The next toast was that of "The Prince of Wales , " who is an honorary member of this lodge . It is needless to say this toast was enthusiastically received . The toast
of " I he Provincial Grand Officers " was then given , and responded to by Bro . Bottomley , who regretted that owing to Bro . Stewart , Prov . Grand Secretary , being a member of Lodge 154 , he was prevented through Masonic etiquette from responding . He ( Bro . Bottomley ) had hoped that he would escape making a speech that night , as he was of opinion that the idea of having a speech before one always
interfered with the enjoyment Of a good dinner . He begged leave to thank the brethren on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , and regretted that the Prov . Grand Master was not able to come amongst them more frequently , but they were fortunate in having such a worthy Deputy as Bro . Sir Chas . Lanyon . The toast of "Our Visiting Brethren " was responded to by brethren from all the
lodges represented at dinner . Bro . Dubedat , from Dublin , Lodge 33 , elcclarcd that although 120 miles from home he had never felt more at home in his life . He was surprised at seeing such a very larg ^ e gathering , and thanked them heartily for their magnificent hospitality . Bro . J . C . White , in responding on behalf of Lodge 40 , congratulated the brethren of 154 on having so worthy a W . M . to preside
over them . He was happy to say that his lodge and theirs were very closely connected in many ways ' , and it was his earnest desire that the good fellowship which had always existed between the lodges should continue . On behalf of Lodge in , Bro . C . H . Ward replied in an eloquent speech , and declared that it wa " , impossible that Masonry could ever decay so long as the principles held by the Order remained unchanged . Bro . Robson , in replying for
Lodge 272 , stated that his was the oldest lodge in Belfast , one of the Marquesses of Donegal havingbeeninitiated in it . He ( Bro . Robson ) was an old Mason , and he did net regret having entered the Order . Bro . Herdman , W . M . 36 " , then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who replied in suitable terms . " The Healths of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Officers , " , and "Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " brought the proceedings to a close .
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LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenrcum , St . Leonard-gate , on the 9 th inst ., Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., occupying the chair of K . S . The lodge having been opened with " the usual formalities , the minutes of the previous meeting were read
and confirmed . Bro . Hamcr was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master . Mason by the W . M ., who also presented the working tools . The usual proclamations were made , eliciting " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony .
SEAHAM HARBOUR . —Fawcett Lodge ( No . C 61 ) . —On Monday , the 14 th inst ., the brethren of the above lodge , and a large number of distinguished visitors , met at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Sinclair as W . M . for the ensuing year . The " Rev . W . D . James was unanimously elected a joining member , from Lodge 502 , Illinois , U . S . A . The W . M . elect , Bro . lohn
Sinclair , J . W ., was then introduced by Bro . H . W . Emmerson , W . M ., for installation , the ceremony-being impressively performed by Bro . James Ayre , P . M ., " P . P . G . S . B ., amid applause . The newly-elected W . M . then invested as his officers the following brethren : Bros . L Clare , S . W . ; J . Scorfield , J . W . ; Rev . W . D . James , Chap . ; John Richardson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Atkinson , Sec ;
Slane , S . D ; D . G . Smith , J . D . ; T . C . Beatty , jun ., I . G . ; Thomas Taylor , Tyler ; R . Candlish , P . M ., and Shepherd , Auditors ; W . Foster , P . M ., D . of C . ; and Wright and Russel , Stewards . Amongst the distinguished brethren present were Bros . Dr . Potts , P . M . 94 ; W . Liddell , P . M . 949 ; W . H . Crookes , P . G . S . ; F . Maddison , P . M . 13 S 9 ; M . Douglass , P . M . So ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; Henry Tonkinson , P . M . 97 ; G . C . Watson , W . M . 97 ;
Geo . Porteous , S . W . 949 ; A . Broughton , So ; T . Render , C . McNamara , J . W . 97 ; W . Chri ' sp , 97 ; J . C . Moore , S . D . 97 ; and others . The annual banquet was afterwards held in the Lord Seaham Inn , the newly-elected W . M . presiding , and the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Clare , S . W . There was a large attendance , and the harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . G . Porteous , W . Liddell , Dr . Potts , W . Clare , Farrow , S . Varey , and Slane .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The annual installation ceremony of this popular and prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday evening , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , and attracted a very large assemblage . Indeed , so extensive a gathering has been rarely known at a ceremony of the kind , no fewer than twenty-seven Installed Masters being amongst the company ,
which numbered nearly eighty members of the Craft . The retiring W . M ., Bro . A . Frazer , brought an arduous and singularly successful year of office to a termination b y installing his successor , and old associate in the Craft , Bro . W . Whittaker . The correctness and point with which this duty was performed elicited unanimous and hearty expressions of approval ; and these tokens of commendation
were , later on , renewed with increased vigour , when the W . M . affixed to the breast of his predecessor a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for as an acknowledgment of the energy and | lidelity Bro . Frazer had displayed in thedischargc of his official work . The W . M . made the following appointments the for ensuing year : —Bros . G . Cay , S . W . ; J . Bland , J . Rev . T . Orrell , Chap . ; W . II . Burton ,
Treas . ; T . Day , Sec ; C . Webster , S . D . ; Copestick , J . D . ; H . H . Lewis , D . of C ; Edgar Home , Org . ; F . Ball , I . G . ; A . Tyler , H . S . Goddarcl , and Helps , Stwds . After the transaction of other business , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , were an admirable repast was served . The post-prandial proceedings , under the genial direction of the new W . M ., proved of a more than usually
interesting character . Among the toasts honoured were " The Health of Bro . Whittaker and his predecessor in the chair of K . S . " Both were received with enthusiasm . Bro . Whittaker , in the course of a spirited response , specially urged the claims of the Masonic Charities , and announced his _ intention of working assiduously for their welfare during his year of office . ' Bro . Frazer took occasion , in
acknowledging the compliments which various speakers had passed upon his indefatigable and always courteous exertions , to dwell upon the marked progress made by the Arboretum Lodge , and to remark that numerically and financially it was most flourishing . It may be mentioned that the number of visiting brethren was very considerable . All the other Dei by lodges were well represented , and
among the brethren attached to distant lodges were the following : Bros . W . Walters , W . M . 351 ; G . Fitchett , 660 ; W . B . Stocker , P . M ., 493 , P . P . G . j ' . D . ( Gloucestershire ); Percy Watlis , S . W . 730 ; W . Wharton , Newstead Lodge ; J . Halfnrd , P . M . 1391 ; J . B . Curtis , Britainnia Lodge ; J . 11 . Hale , P . M . 737 ; W . S . Hall , W . M . Abbey Lodge ; and others .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . S 07 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club Rooms , 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., under the gavel of the recently installed W . M ., Bro . Georrjc Green . He was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Samuel Berry , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., I . P . M . ; James J . Hunt , S . W . ; 11 . A . W . Reeves , J . W . : Henry
Roshng , S . D . ; J . W . Brown , J . D . ; P . Winter , I . G . ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Sec ; R . A . Madge , Org . ; Arthur Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., acting D . of C ; William Murrcl , Tyler . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been declared in favour of Mr . Mark Knights and
Mr . II . Wade , the W . M . in a most impressive manner initiated those candidates into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . We congratulate the Master on the effective way he gave the ceremony of initiation and shall look forward to his having a successful year of office . The charge was beautifull y rendered by Bro . S . Berry , the I . P . M ., and Bro . Nicholls , P . M ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board in a highly impressive manner .
Among the brethren present in addition to those nlreaely mentioned , there were Bros . J . W . Bateman Breese , W . N . Cooper , G . J . Berry , A . Bayne , W . Tuddenham , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Cassell , 51 , T . C . R . King , E . C . Thompson , 213 , and several others . The business of the lodge being over the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper prepared by the Steward of the rooms , Bro . E . Wilkin , and upon the cloth being re-
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trusted that the Grand Lodge would always be fortunate in securing the services of men , if not noble by birth , but noble by good deeds , to preside over them . Bro . Blackie , I . P . M ., said he had a toast to propose , which was "The Health of the W . M ., " and it was the last time that he should have the opportunity of proposing his health in the capacity of W . M . He was sure that they would agree
with him when he said that the work had been well done in the present session , and although they had not as much of it as formerly , yet what had been done would prove a good accession to the Order . The W . M . bad come to the chair sooner than he anticipated , but , nevertheless , he had done the work as well as thatof any of the Masters who had preceded him . He , therefore , asked the brethren to drink
his health . The W . M ., in reply , said he felt not only grateful , but delighted , and thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him in drinking his health . It was a great pleasure to serve as Master in the Great City Lodge , and no one felt that pleasure more than himself , for during - that time he had made many acquaintances and friendships , which he felt sure that death only would sever . At the
commencement of his year of office he felt the responsibility of his duties , well knowing how' the work had been done by previous Masters . To attempt to emulate them was out of his power , but he had discharged those duties to the best of his ability . When he joined the rest of the Past Masters he should bs at all times ready to assist to the best of his ability in an } ' way to promote the welfare of the
lodge , and so make up for any shortcomings on his part while he occupied the chair , and he begged again to thank them for the very kind manner in which tire toast of hishealth had always been received by them . The W . M . said he wished to claim the attention of the brethren for a few minutes while he proposed to them a most important toast , which was "The W . M . elect , " for much of the good ruling and
success of the Great City Lodge for the next twelve months would mainly depend upon him . They wished him every success and good health to carry out his duties , and every one felt that the honour of the lodge would be safe in his hands . Bro . Taylor , W . M . elect , thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which the toast had been received , and said that as he had passed through the various offices
he would endeavour to carry out the duties of Master as he had done at the beginning of his career , and he thanked Bro . Headon for having proposed him as a member of the Great City Lodge , and to whom he was greatly indebted for his assistance at all times , and he was one of his best advisers . When he was initiated into the secrets of the Order he frankly admitted that it made a
great impression on his mind , and in his heart he resolved , although a man of humble ability , to do his best to aspire to the position at present occupied by the W . Master . He resolved to attend the Great City Lodge of Instruction , where he obtained the foundation of his Masonic learning , and enabled Bro . Stevens to appoint him as one of the junior officers , and he hoped to perform satisfactorily the
duties of W . Master of the lodge when the tune should arrive for him to do so . What might happen between then and next October none could tell , but he hoped that circumstances would enable him to take his position as Master of . the lodge , and perform the duties with some degree of credit to himself and benefit to the Craft in general , assuring them that he would strain every nerve to promote the
comfort of all , and maintain the excellent working of the huge . The W . . Master then said that the next toast was "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and spoke of the services they were at all times willing to render to the lodge , for which they severally returned thanks . The W . Master then called attention to the coining soiree of the lodge on the 20 th inst ., for which there were twenty Stewards , and
beyond all doubt it would prove a great success , as a large number of tickets had been applied for , anel as there were only a few on hand , those who wanted them had better apply at once . He then alludeel to the visiters who had honoured the lodge with their presence that evening , and having enumerated them gave them all a hearty welcome . The visitors severally returned thank's . One brother from Belfast said he should carry back with him to Ireland a
glowing account as to how Freemasonry was carried out in London . The next toast was "The Treasurer and Secretary , "for which they returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . A number of songs were sung in the course of the evening , and complete harmony prevailed . 'I he Most Worshipful Granel Master has given permission to the members to wear their Craft clothing and jewels at the soiree on the 26 th inst .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge after the installation was held on " Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Castle and Falcon , Aldcrsgate-street , and there were present Bros . George Kenning , W . M . ; A . J . Altman , I . P . M . ; Alfred Brookman , S . W . ; Samuel Benton , J . W . ; Rev . R . Lee , Chap , ; ] . D . Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; T . lones , Sec ; S . White , S . D . ;
E . Y . Jolliffe , J . D . ; P . Saillard , D . C . ; Thomas Benskin , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . ; W . H . Froom , J . Renals , Edward Anderton , Arthur B . Hudson , M . R . Webb , and H . Matthews . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Gcrraul Fletcher , 33 ; G . V . de Luca , 101 ; Robert Baynham Weed , i 7 of >; G . Rawlinsor ., 754 ; D . Ormond , S 27 ; M . Rust , 2 S 1 ; and Capt . W . R . A . Cole , 1744 .
The minutes of the meeting held on the 14 th February having been read and confirmed , Bro Renals was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . M . Webb and A . Hudson passeel to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The Secretary read letters of regret for unavoidable absence from Bros . Vickery , Lavender , and W . S . Chapman ; Bro . Lavender having met with an accident by breaking his arm , occasioned a hearty expression of sympathy . An application
horn the Secretary of tne Girls' School , asking for a grant from the lodge , and for a Steward to represent it at the forthcoming festival , was the instigation of the acceptance of the office of Steward by Bro . Samuel White and the vote of a sum of ten guineas from the lodge funds for the purposes of the Charity . After the transaction of the usual business the lodge adjourned for refreshment under the charge of the W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and respondeel to .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry < No . 48 ) . —The monthly meeting of this old lodge , held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the rooms , No . 34 , Denmark-street , was the last regular night of the present W . M ., Bro . John
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Wood , who opened the business at 7 pm ., assisted by his officers as follows-. —Bros . R . Whitfield , I . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , S . W . ; E . Liddell , J . W . ; W . B . Elsdoii , Treas . ; E . W . Middlcmast , Sec ; A . Simpson , as S . D . ; T . Dinning , as J . D . ; W . T . Swallow , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . M . Pybus , J , S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler . There was a capital muster of members and visitors , amongst whom we
observed Bros . T . Waddom , W . Leach , John Allen , 1 . Swan , J . Snowdon , R . Tate , J . Mackay , P . M . and W . M . 424 ; R . Brason , W . Dalrymplc , J . Ivison , E . Perry , W . Richardson , R . Hudson , P . M . 11 S 9 , P . G . D . of C . Durham ; J . Milbourne , P . M ., P . D . G . J . W . Egypt ; R . G . Salmon , W . M . ^ 06 , P . G . A . D . C . Northumberland ; J . Ridsdale , P . M . 406 , P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; 1- Duckitt ,
W . M . 4 S 1 ; W . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; R . Wightman ' W . M . 541 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 1643 ; A . Simpson , 406 ; T . Dinning , J . S . 4 S 1 ; W . F . Cannon , 4 S 1 ; W . M . Lyon , 40 G ; G . Wilson , 406 ; W . Mathicson , 4 S 1 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; T . S . Miller , I . G . 424 ; E . Hall , 1643 ; J . E . Reid , 1427 ; R . A . Dodds , J . W . 1 C 26 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were duly confirmed , after which Bro . E . Perry was passed to the Degree of
Fellow Craft by the W . M ., who also explained the tracing board . The S . W . gave the working tools . On the proposition of the W . M ' ., seconded by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . D . Davis , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Northumberland , who had been connected with the lodge for about twenty-seven yeais , was unanimously elected as an honorary member , 'the ballot was taken for the election of W . M ., when Brc . John G . Smith , S . W ., was declared the W . M . elect ncm con . Bro .
W . B . Elsdon was also elected as Treasurer , Bro . R . Ferry as Org ., and Bro . Curry as Tyler . A finance committee was duly elected for the ensuing year . ' The bye-laws were read in accordance to rule , and other formal matters being finished , the lodge was closetl at S . 50 p . m . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room as usual and a happy evening was spent in harmony , and a full Masonic toast list .
NORWICH . —Social Lodge ( No . 93 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was helcl on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Club Rooms , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , Bro . Hugh Fox presiding in his position of W . M ., and assisted by his officers , as follows : Bros . Geo . Jewson , S . W . ; W . Walter Lake , J . W . ; Henry Thouless , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; G . W . G . Barnard ( in
consequence of an accident to Bro . W . H . Smith , who was , however , present ) , acting S . D . ; A . J . Dacey , J . D . ; F . E . Linging , I . G . ; —Wilson , Org . ; Joshua Morse , Tyler ; Jno . Cummins , Sec ; J . B . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; R . Kent , ( the . oldest P . M . in the province ) ; Jno . Moore , P . M . ; Robert Gunn , P . M ., P . G . Tyler ; J . H . Brockbank , E . A . Tillett , and others .
The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the W . M ., in a very impressive manner , performed the ceremony of passing Bro . E . A . Tillett to the l ' . C . Degree , and rendereel in a beautiful style the lectures on the first and second tracing boards . After the lodge had closed the brethren adjourned to
supper in the banqueting room , and the brethren spent the remainder of the evening in a pleasant manner , enhanced considerably by the admirable singing of Bro . J . II . Brockbank and Bro . II . Thouless , members of the Cathedral Choir , and by Bro . W . 11 . Smith , Bro . 1 " . E . Linging-, and others . This is a very successful lodge .
BELFAST . —Prince of Wales' Own Lodge ( No . 154 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Arthur-street . Lodge was opened in due form at 5 . 30 p . m ., Bro . J . G . Shaw , W , M ., presiding . After the reading of the minutes by Bro . Thompson , Secretary , some routine business was transacted , and several visiting
brethren admitted . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren , to the number of about sixty , adjourned to dinner . Amongst those present were Bros . Torrens and Bottomley , 7 ; Marcus Mc . C . Gage , 10 ; Herdman , W . M . 3 6 ; Dubedat , 33 , Dublin ; j . C . White , W . M . 40 ; McCorkell , 51 ; Henry , 66 , Lisburn ; Nash , RS ; McConnell , icg ; C . II . Ward , 111 ; and others . Grace
having been said , and a collection taken up on behalf of " our poor and distressed brethren , " the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Queen and the Craft , " which was well received , ^ as it always is by the members of the Masonic Order . The next toast was that of "The Prince of Wales , " who is an honorary member of this lodge . It is needless to say this toast was enthusiastically received . The toast
of " I he Provincial Grand Officers " was then given , and responded to by Bro . Bottomley , who regretted that owing to Bro . Stewart , Prov . Grand Secretary , being a member of Lodge 154 , he was prevented through Masonic etiquette from responding . He ( Bro . Bottomley ) had hoped that he would escape making a speech that night , as he was of opinion that the idea of having a speech before one always
interfered with the enjoyment Of a good dinner . He begged leave to thank the brethren on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , and regretted that the Prov . Grand Master was not able to come amongst them more frequently , but they were fortunate in having such a worthy Deputy as Bro . Sir Chas . Lanyon . The toast of "Our Visiting Brethren " was responded to by brethren from all the
lodges represented at dinner . Bro . Dubedat , from Dublin , Lodge 33 , elcclarcd that although 120 miles from home he had never felt more at home in his life . He was surprised at seeing such a very larg ^ e gathering , and thanked them heartily for their magnificent hospitality . Bro . J . C . White , in responding on behalf of Lodge 40 , congratulated the brethren of 154 on having so worthy a W . M . to preside
over them . He was happy to say that his lodge and theirs were very closely connected in many ways ' , and it was his earnest desire that the good fellowship which had always existed between the lodges should continue . On behalf of Lodge in , Bro . C . H . Ward replied in an eloquent speech , and declared that it wa " , impossible that Masonry could ever decay so long as the principles held by the Order remained unchanged . Bro . Robson , in replying for
Lodge 272 , stated that his was the oldest lodge in Belfast , one of the Marquesses of Donegal havingbeeninitiated in it . He ( Bro . Robson ) was an old Mason , and he did net regret having entered the Order . Bro . Herdman , W . M . 36 " , then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who replied in suitable terms . " The Healths of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Officers , " , and "Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " brought the proceedings to a close .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenrcum , St . Leonard-gate , on the 9 th inst ., Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., occupying the chair of K . S . The lodge having been opened with " the usual formalities , the minutes of the previous meeting were read
and confirmed . Bro . Hamcr was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master . Mason by the W . M ., who also presented the working tools . The usual proclamations were made , eliciting " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony .
SEAHAM HARBOUR . —Fawcett Lodge ( No . C 61 ) . —On Monday , the 14 th inst ., the brethren of the above lodge , and a large number of distinguished visitors , met at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Sinclair as W . M . for the ensuing year . The " Rev . W . D . James was unanimously elected a joining member , from Lodge 502 , Illinois , U . S . A . The W . M . elect , Bro . lohn
Sinclair , J . W ., was then introduced by Bro . H . W . Emmerson , W . M ., for installation , the ceremony-being impressively performed by Bro . James Ayre , P . M ., " P . P . G . S . B ., amid applause . The newly-elected W . M . then invested as his officers the following brethren : Bros . L Clare , S . W . ; J . Scorfield , J . W . ; Rev . W . D . James , Chap . ; John Richardson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Atkinson , Sec ;
Slane , S . D ; D . G . Smith , J . D . ; T . C . Beatty , jun ., I . G . ; Thomas Taylor , Tyler ; R . Candlish , P . M ., and Shepherd , Auditors ; W . Foster , P . M ., D . of C . ; and Wright and Russel , Stewards . Amongst the distinguished brethren present were Bros . Dr . Potts , P . M . 94 ; W . Liddell , P . M . 949 ; W . H . Crookes , P . G . S . ; F . Maddison , P . M . 13 S 9 ; M . Douglass , P . M . So ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; Henry Tonkinson , P . M . 97 ; G . C . Watson , W . M . 97 ;
Geo . Porteous , S . W . 949 ; A . Broughton , So ; T . Render , C . McNamara , J . W . 97 ; W . Chri ' sp , 97 ; J . C . Moore , S . D . 97 ; and others . The annual banquet was afterwards held in the Lord Seaham Inn , the newly-elected W . M . presiding , and the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Clare , S . W . There was a large attendance , and the harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . G . Porteous , W . Liddell , Dr . Potts , W . Clare , Farrow , S . Varey , and Slane .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The annual installation ceremony of this popular and prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday evening , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , and attracted a very large assemblage . Indeed , so extensive a gathering has been rarely known at a ceremony of the kind , no fewer than twenty-seven Installed Masters being amongst the company ,
which numbered nearly eighty members of the Craft . The retiring W . M ., Bro . A . Frazer , brought an arduous and singularly successful year of office to a termination b y installing his successor , and old associate in the Craft , Bro . W . Whittaker . The correctness and point with which this duty was performed elicited unanimous and hearty expressions of approval ; and these tokens of commendation
were , later on , renewed with increased vigour , when the W . M . affixed to the breast of his predecessor a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for as an acknowledgment of the energy and | lidelity Bro . Frazer had displayed in thedischargc of his official work . The W . M . made the following appointments the for ensuing year : —Bros . G . Cay , S . W . ; J . Bland , J . Rev . T . Orrell , Chap . ; W . II . Burton ,
Treas . ; T . Day , Sec ; C . Webster , S . D . ; Copestick , J . D . ; H . H . Lewis , D . of C ; Edgar Home , Org . ; F . Ball , I . G . ; A . Tyler , H . S . Goddarcl , and Helps , Stwds . After the transaction of other business , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , were an admirable repast was served . The post-prandial proceedings , under the genial direction of the new W . M ., proved of a more than usually
interesting character . Among the toasts honoured were " The Health of Bro . Whittaker and his predecessor in the chair of K . S . " Both were received with enthusiasm . Bro . Whittaker , in the course of a spirited response , specially urged the claims of the Masonic Charities , and announced his _ intention of working assiduously for their welfare during his year of office . ' Bro . Frazer took occasion , in
acknowledging the compliments which various speakers had passed upon his indefatigable and always courteous exertions , to dwell upon the marked progress made by the Arboretum Lodge , and to remark that numerically and financially it was most flourishing . It may be mentioned that the number of visiting brethren was very considerable . All the other Dei by lodges were well represented , and
among the brethren attached to distant lodges were the following : Bros . W . Walters , W . M . 351 ; G . Fitchett , 660 ; W . B . Stocker , P . M ., 493 , P . P . G . j ' . D . ( Gloucestershire ); Percy Watlis , S . W . 730 ; W . Wharton , Newstead Lodge ; J . Halfnrd , P . M . 1391 ; J . B . Curtis , Britainnia Lodge ; J . 11 . Hale , P . M . 737 ; W . S . Hall , W . M . Abbey Lodge ; and others .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . S 07 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club Rooms , 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., under the gavel of the recently installed W . M ., Bro . Georrjc Green . He was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Samuel Berry , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., I . P . M . ; James J . Hunt , S . W . ; 11 . A . W . Reeves , J . W . : Henry
Roshng , S . D . ; J . W . Brown , J . D . ; P . Winter , I . G . ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Sec ; R . A . Madge , Org . ; Arthur Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., acting D . of C ; William Murrcl , Tyler . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been declared in favour of Mr . Mark Knights and
Mr . II . Wade , the W . M . in a most impressive manner initiated those candidates into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . We congratulate the Master on the effective way he gave the ceremony of initiation and shall look forward to his having a successful year of office . The charge was beautifull y rendered by Bro . S . Berry , the I . P . M ., and Bro . Nicholls , P . M ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board in a highly impressive manner .
Among the brethren present in addition to those nlreaely mentioned , there were Bros . J . W . Bateman Breese , W . N . Cooper , G . J . Berry , A . Bayne , W . Tuddenham , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Cassell , 51 , T . C . R . King , E . C . Thompson , 213 , and several others . The business of the lodge being over the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper prepared by the Steward of the rooms , Bro . E . Wilkin , and upon the cloth being re-