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Oo VV . Williams , lreas . ; J . W . Hallam , Sec ; J . Peace , CQ !; Chas . R . Hardman , J . D ; Robt . Leech , P . M ., n ' c ' . J J . Heywood , I . G . ; and H . Grimshaw , Org . The •orkinff tools in each Degree were presented by Bro . Hughes , ind the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren respectivel y were given by Bro . Snape . The installation ceremony being completed , and there
j jn rr no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John . During the evening a photograph was presented to Bro . T . K . Rigov > P-M-, along with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , to mark the esteem and respect in which he was held , and for the efficient manner in which he had performed his duties .
15 vo . T . E . Rigby responded in graceful terms . The jewel was much admired by all present , being a handsomely engraved square and problem , with three bars of frosted gold , relieved with burnished edges and letters , and was specially manufactured for the occasion by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , and London . _
FELTHAM . Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The final meet-Inn- of the session of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 21 st ult ., at the Railway Hotel . Present : Bros . Charles William Baker , W . M . ; James Laurence , P . M ., P . G . D . C , as S . W . ; J . C Goslin , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , f > M-, P . G . D ., Sec . ; S . Wheeler , S . D . ; F . Dunstan ,
[ D . ; I- Amey , Org . ; A . Robertson , D . C ; ] . J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; D . Moss , P . Lodge , J . VV . ' Kingston , S . Platten , H . Davey , T . A . Lineker , VV . H . Davey , B . J . Andrews , VV . J . Babb , and others . The visitors were Bros . R . Pasco , 27 ; John Davies , P . M ., Sec . 1309 , P . G . Stwd . ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The only work was passing Bro . Thomas Alexander Lineker ,
which the W . M . performed very satisfactorily . We were p leased to notice that the lodge summons contained 12 names of brethren representing the lodge as Stewards for the Masonic Charities , showing another 120 guineas would find their way into the Charities from Stewards' donations alone , besides which 12 more Life Governors would be added to the Charities from the lodge . We missed Bro . Frederick
Walters , who through continued ill-health was unable to attend , but his notice of motion to relieve a member from the lodge benevolent fund with five guineas was unanimously agreed to . The other—to vote 10 guineas to the Boys'School to complete purchase of Life-Governorship in name of Secretary pro tem ., was deferred for further consideration at next lodge meeting . A gentleman was proposed for initiation .
The Secretary , in answer to very many anxious inquiries , expressed it as his opinion that , unless a very great and decided change for the better took place in Bro . Frederick Walters' health , they could not hope his ever being able to attend any more lodge meetings . All business being ended , the lodge was closed . The usual banquet followed .
HAMPTON COURT . Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —The autumn meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hicklin , W . M . ; C . E . Cassal , S . W . ; T . Cubitt , Treas . ; F . VV . Levander , Sec . ; G . E . Lewis , J . D . ; J . G . L . Stephenson , I . G . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; H .
rritchard , P . M . ; R . M . Jones , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Hutchison , P . M . ; Joseph , Gerrard , Russell , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , W . M . 19 S 7 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; C . Sargeant , 1261 ; W . J . Foot , P . M . 3 ; R . S . Ellis , 2242 ; A . H . Scurrah , S . W . 2206 ; H . VV . Parker , 204 S ; and E . L . Home , P . M . 227 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the
last meeting verified , Bro . Russell was raised to the Third Degree in a most able and impressive manner . Various routine business having been transacted , and propositions for initiations made , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . I he customary toasts were proposed in the W . M . ' s wellknown felicitous manner , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
HARRINGTON . Curwen Lodge ( No . 1400 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., ™ en , in the presence of a Board of iS Past Masters , Bro . J . Morton , W . M . elect , was duly installed , and invested his "racers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . Ward , ' •P . M . ; J . Kerley , S . W . j F . Appleyard , J . W . ; Wm . Larl yle , P . M ., P . I . G . W . Treas .: Rev . A . F . Curwen .
, '•P . G . C , Chap . ; H . Wynn , P . M ., Sec . ; C Nicholson , fu-i J . Rimmer , J . D . ; W . Jackson , D . C ; J . Ferguson , ' ¦^ - ; J . Bedford and G . H . S . Smith , Stewards ; and T . B . pPrV Tyler - Bro - Geo - Dalrymple , P . M . 8 72 and 1660 , Ti P ^ ° d the ceremony of installation . 1 he following brethren were also present : Bros . Dr . las . "'<* . P . M ., P . P . I . G . W .: Rev . 1 . Anderson . P . P . G P ..
« Pt-Paisley , J . Tolson , T . Allinson , P . M . no , P . G . P . ; «•Wood , P . M . 19 S 9 , P . A . G . P . ; C . Gowan , P . M ., P . P . » n A R > R ° thery , J . H . Dudgeon , J . Dickinson , P . M . 37 > > P . P . G . D . C ; T . Brakenridge , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Std . ° -i Isaac Dickinson , W . M . 062 : I . Lewthwaite . P . M .:
"•» : McMullin , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; I . W ic llIj H' Hartley , W . M . 1660 ; W . Heathcote , B . A . Bedford , P . M . ; G . B . McKay , and J . McHarry , W . M . nfc ! r & amswere read from Bros . J . C Thompson , P . M . f.3 -P . G . R . ; J . Thompson , W . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . D . C . ; WM e & > conveying "Hearty good wishes" to the
was 1 usual com P liments from the visitors , the lodge , 1 , closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hall , a ?' an excellent banquet awaited them , and , with toast u s ° ng , a very pleasant evening was spent .
LEEDS . ij ^ 'udence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —On the 12 th held ° " ^ the largest and most successful gatherings yet m-n-l ? u r tne aus P ' of this popular lodge took place , to Mint u , , t'rement of Bro . W . Watson , P . M ., the out-?„! S W . M . Rrn . W . nfsnn w * =,, r .,, nrf »^ h „ ft , „ P ^ ll— ..:
—g . Veis arid brethren of the lodge : Bros . Chas . Middleton , R . Ahl i ! ' I' Fretwell , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Chap . ; P . M D , ' -, i , reas - ' Atkinson , Sec ; Robert Craig , S . , {•' .. - ; G . D ., Preceptor ; A . Butterworth , S . D . ; B . Bai 'ey , J . D . ; Tudor Trevor , P . M ., I . P . M ., D . C . j L .
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Howarth , I . G . ; R . A . Smithson , Assistant Sec . ; Chas . Cryer and Edward Bentley , Stewards ; H . B . Abbott , Assist . Steward and Musical Librarian ; Jas . Buckley , Org . ; S . Barrand , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; Rev . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., LL . D ., P . G . C . England ; C . L . Mason , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Treas . ; J . T . Jones , Ingamells , F . G . Dimery , P . M . ; J . P . Robinson , G . VV . Pratt , and Storey . There was an extremely large assembly of visitors , including Present and
Past Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , brethren from Leeds , and distant lodges . Amongst others—there were close upon 100 in the lodge—we noticed Bros . H Smith , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; J . Cooper Malcolm , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; R . Allison , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Bedford , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . F . Smithson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chairman of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee ; W .
Fitton , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; N . VV . Ramsden , P . P . G . D . C . ; and others . After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bro . Charles Middleton was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and suitably acknowledged the honour paid to him . Bro . Robert Abbott was , for the fifth time , elected Treasurer , and Bro . Barrand was re-elected Tyler . Bros . Trevor and
Fretwell were elected Auditors . The lodge then unanimously voted Bro . Watson a founder's jewel in acknowledgment of the manner in which he had ruled , the lodge for the past 12 months . This business having been satisfactorily disposed of , the most interesting item on the programme , and the one which was responsible for that splendid gathering , was proceeded
with , namely , the reading of a paper by Bro . Dr . Smyth , entitled " Personal reminiscences of the Indian . Mutiny . " For upwards of a hour the doctor held his large audience spell-bound by his eloquent recital of the many dangers through which he passed at that most trying time in the nation's history . He related how the mutiny first came to a head at Meerut on the 10 th of May , 1857 , a station at
which he was then residing as chaplain to the forces . The dreadful scenes that were enacted under his eyes were treated with an eloquence , and yet with a modesty which charmed all hearers . Nor was the story merely a recital of horrors , for the relation was interspersed with many amusing episodes which occurred at that time , and which , as the doctor stated , served somewhat to draw their minds away
from the unparalleled barbarities which were daily being committed in their midst . Dr . Smyth touched but lightly on his own share in the heroism displayed by all grades of Europeans at that time , but it was plain to see that , try as he would to minimise his own exploits , they were differently regarded both by his comrades and the Government , who , at the conclusion of the mutiny , rewarded him with
the chaplaincy of Singapore . One of the most interesting incidents took place at the conclusion of the lecture . Amongst his delighted audience were half-a-dozen non-commissioned ' officers of the Sixth Carabineers , who are at present stationed in Leeds . These men marched in a body to the dais to shake hands with the doctor , and it then transpired that
this regiment was at Meerut during the mutiny , and that the doctor had ministered to their spiritual wants in such a manner as to endear him to the memories of all , from the commanding officer downward . When the doctor left the station the regiment turned out in review order , and saluted him , an honour which rarely falls to the lot of anyone but a distinguished military commander . In
the records of the regiment mention is made of Dr . Smyth , and his goodness , and the military brethren felt that they were greeting an old comrade , and one to whom the honour of the Queen ' s troops was as precious as it was to themselves . Needless to say this pleasing and unique incident called forth the loud applause of all the assembled brethren .
On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Tudor Trevor , who is himself an old Indian Civil servant , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dr . Smyth , and the lodge was thereafter closed . An admirably served banquet was enjoyed by all , and the rest of the evening was spent in that happy and fraternal manner for which the lodge is so celebrated .
MOLD . Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 ) . —The annual Festival of St . John took place at the Masonic Hall , on the Sth inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren . The following brethren were elected officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . D . Bolton , W . M . ; I . E . Davies , I . P . M .
T . S . Adams , S . W . ; W . P . Jones , J . W . ; J . Corbell , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Rev . VV . L . Brotheroe , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; D . Roberts , P . P . G . S ., Sec . ; S . Beresford , S . D . ; S . Edwards , J . D . ; VV . N . Bellamy , I . G . j O . Ellwood and H . Bradley , Stewards ; and Smith , Tyler . In the evening a banquet was held at the Black Lion Hotel , and a large number of brethren were present .
SEACOMBE . Egerton Lodge ( No . 2132 ) . —On the 10 th inst ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Bro . E . King-Ellison was duly installed as W . M . of this lodge . The members of the lodge present were Bros . Charles Leighton , W . M . ; E . King-Ellison , S . W . ; Dr . W . A . Napier , J . W . ; VV . F . Robinson , Sec ; Edwin Roberts , J . D . ; Samuel King , Stwd . ; C . S . Dean , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; Henry B . Browne ,
P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and T . Dilcock , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Norris Jones , W . M . 1350 ; Alfred Fay , W . M . 1276 ; F . N . Stevenson , P . M . 537 , P . G . S . B . ; J . Roberts , S . D . 1713 ; and T . Williams , J . D . 1356 . The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . C G . Parker , P . M ., and H . B . Brown . After his installation Bro . E .
King-Ellison proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Charles Leighton , I . P . M , ; Dr . Napier , S . W . ; W . F . Robinson , J . W . ; H . B . Browne , Treas . ; Edwin Roberts , Sec ; John Simpson , S . D . ; S . King , J . D . ; Charles Jones , I . G . j John H . Crellin , Stwd . ; and C S . Dean , P . M ., D . C .
SHOREHAM . Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Buckingham Arms Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , presided , and was supported by the following officers , viz . : Bros . W . Gidd , S . W . ; H . Packham , J . W .
E . New , Sec ; B . Mollyneaux , Ffennell , D . of C ; A . Carpenter , S . D . ; J . Flinn , j . D . ; T . Surivell and J . Penfold , Stwds . ; and W . Stanton , Tyler . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Gill . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , the charges
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being delivered by Bro . T . Hardy , P . M . The following were appointed officers for the ensuing year , and those present were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz . : Bros . R . B . Higham , I . P . M . ; H . Packham , S . W . ; E . New , J . W . ; T . Packham , P . M ., Treas . j A . J . Carpenter , Sec . j J . Flinn , S . D . ; H . E . M . Ffennell , J . D . ; J . Hughes , D . C ; H . Dyer , Org . ; T . Shrivell , I . G . j 1 . VV . Penfold and E . Lodder , Stwds . j and W .
Stanton , Tyler . Bros . E . A . Buchanan , VV . Insell , and E . Watts were elected on the General Purposes Committee , and Bro . A . J . Carpenter was elected to represent the lodge on the Charities Committee . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Bridge Hotel , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by the hostess , Mrs . Cox , whose catering
gave great satisfaction . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . VV . Gill , presided . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " and the toast of "The Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Presentand Past . " *
In submitting "The Right Worshipful H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " the W . M . said Sussex was honoured in being the only province presided over by one of the Royal Princes . The Duke of Connaught , he remarked , was a zealous Mason , and , though absent from England , took great interest in the
province . Sussex Masons looked forward to the time when he would again be amongst them and visiting the various lodges . An enthusiastic reception would be accorded him if he visited the Burrell Lodge . Making allusion to the great loss the province had sustained by the death of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , he spoke of the great interest that brother had taken in the province .
He was glad to see several of the Provincial Grand Officers present . He coupled the toast with the names of Bro . W . A . Tooth , P . P . G . Chaplain , and Bro . G . Cole , P . G . Org . Bro . Tooth , in responding , made kindly allusion to the death of Bro . Gerard Ford , and , in graceful terms , spoke of the tender sympathy with which Mrs . Ford had supported her husband in his earnest solicitude for the welfare
of the Sussex Province during his recent illness . Bro . G . Cole also acknowledged the toast , thanking the brethren for their hearty welcome to the Provincial Grand Officers and endorsing the able remarks of Bro . Tooth . The I . P . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , in proposing "The Worshipful Master of the Lodge , " said it would be unnecessary for him to speak in laudatory terms of Bro . Gill ,
for they all knew his great ability in Freemasonry . He alluded to the support Bro . Gill had given him in founding the lodge , and to that brother ' s excellent work as Secretary and Warden . The lodge had done wisely in electing Bro . Gill as their W . M . He himself had not met a more honourable Freemason , and he believed the lodge would flourish under his rule .
Bro . Gill , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He thanked the I . P . M . for proposing the toast in so laudatory a manner , and the brethren for receiving him so kindly . He could scarcely find words to adequately express his feelings . When initiated 10 years ago , he was ambitious to occupy the proud position in which they had placed him that evening . The lodge was in a very
flourishing condition—in fact , he believed it had made more progress than any other lodge in the province during the past century . It would , he said , be his constant study to discharge the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren , and he thought that , with the able assistance of his officers , a successful year was before them . One of their Grand Masters , King Solomon , had said there was a " time
for everything , " and he hoped in the Burrell Lodge they would never have to say to an initiate that " should time permit they would carry out the ceremonies in their full integrity . " He hoped to always retain their esteem . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " said that of their 10 Past Masters seven had secured provincial honours . There were few lodges in which
the work had been better done . Of their I . P . M . he said he could not speak too highly . Under his rule during the past year the lodge had increased by seven members , and his own family had also increased . They had no silver cradle to present to Bro . Higham , but the brethren , desirous of showing him some mark of their favour , had subscribed a purse of gold , which he had great pleasure in handing him ,
together with an illuminated address . The address , which was admirably executed , was as follows : "Burrell Lodge , No . 1 S 29 . Presented to Bro . R . B . Higham , of Shoreham , together with a purse of money , by the members of the above lodge , as a token of fraternal regard , and record of his services to Freemasonry as one of the founders of the lodge , his
subsequent efforts for its success , and the admirable manner in which he discharged his duties as W . M . during the year iSSS-9 . "_ The gifts were , Bro . Gill said , " ornamental and useful , " and he hoped Bro . Higham would long live to enjoy both . Bro . Higham , in responding , said the presentation was unexpected , and that he had no idea that his humble services
would be so appreciated . He felt that he could not thank them sufficiently for their generosity . From the brethren of the lodge , and from Masons in the province generally , he had experienced so much kindness , that , though he felt grateful , he could not trust himself to speak as he would wish . Bros . Brazier and Hardy also responded to the toast . The remaining toasts were "The Visitors , "
acknowledged by Bro . L . R . Styer , and "The Officers of the Lodge . " As the majority of the brethren had to leave by train , no time was left for responses to the latter toast . During the evening songs were rendered by Bros . A . Brazier , R . Smith , H . Dyer , and H . R . Edwards , and a recitation was given by Bro . F . W . Hollands . The pianoforte accompaniments were ably given by Bro . VV . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org .
SOUTHAMPTON . Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . — There was a large gathering of brethren at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday evening , the ioth inst ., on the occasion of a visit to the lodge of the Provincial Grand Master , Bro .
VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Provincial Grand Officers . The P . G . M . was accompanied by his Deputy , Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , and Bros , the Rev . Dr . Burton , P . G . Chap , j E . Goble , P . G . Sec ; J . Gieve , P . G . Treas . ; C . G . Beaumont , P . G . Reg . j G . Davies , P . S . G . D . ; Sharland ,
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Oo VV . Williams , lreas . ; J . W . Hallam , Sec ; J . Peace , CQ !; Chas . R . Hardman , J . D ; Robt . Leech , P . M ., n ' c ' . J J . Heywood , I . G . ; and H . Grimshaw , Org . The •orkinff tools in each Degree were presented by Bro . Hughes , ind the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren respectivel y were given by Bro . Snape . The installation ceremony being completed , and there
j jn rr no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John . During the evening a photograph was presented to Bro . T . K . Rigov > P-M-, along with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , to mark the esteem and respect in which he was held , and for the efficient manner in which he had performed his duties .
15 vo . T . E . Rigby responded in graceful terms . The jewel was much admired by all present , being a handsomely engraved square and problem , with three bars of frosted gold , relieved with burnished edges and letters , and was specially manufactured for the occasion by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , and London . _
FELTHAM . Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The final meet-Inn- of the session of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 21 st ult ., at the Railway Hotel . Present : Bros . Charles William Baker , W . M . ; James Laurence , P . M ., P . G . D . C , as S . W . ; J . C Goslin , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , f > M-, P . G . D ., Sec . ; S . Wheeler , S . D . ; F . Dunstan ,
[ D . ; I- Amey , Org . ; A . Robertson , D . C ; ] . J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; D . Moss , P . Lodge , J . VV . ' Kingston , S . Platten , H . Davey , T . A . Lineker , VV . H . Davey , B . J . Andrews , VV . J . Babb , and others . The visitors were Bros . R . Pasco , 27 ; John Davies , P . M ., Sec . 1309 , P . G . Stwd . ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The only work was passing Bro . Thomas Alexander Lineker ,
which the W . M . performed very satisfactorily . We were p leased to notice that the lodge summons contained 12 names of brethren representing the lodge as Stewards for the Masonic Charities , showing another 120 guineas would find their way into the Charities from Stewards' donations alone , besides which 12 more Life Governors would be added to the Charities from the lodge . We missed Bro . Frederick
Walters , who through continued ill-health was unable to attend , but his notice of motion to relieve a member from the lodge benevolent fund with five guineas was unanimously agreed to . The other—to vote 10 guineas to the Boys'School to complete purchase of Life-Governorship in name of Secretary pro tem ., was deferred for further consideration at next lodge meeting . A gentleman was proposed for initiation .
The Secretary , in answer to very many anxious inquiries , expressed it as his opinion that , unless a very great and decided change for the better took place in Bro . Frederick Walters' health , they could not hope his ever being able to attend any more lodge meetings . All business being ended , the lodge was closed . The usual banquet followed .
HAMPTON COURT . Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —The autumn meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hicklin , W . M . ; C . E . Cassal , S . W . ; T . Cubitt , Treas . ; F . VV . Levander , Sec . ; G . E . Lewis , J . D . ; J . G . L . Stephenson , I . G . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; H .
rritchard , P . M . ; R . M . Jones , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Hutchison , P . M . ; Joseph , Gerrard , Russell , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , W . M . 19 S 7 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; C . Sargeant , 1261 ; W . J . Foot , P . M . 3 ; R . S . Ellis , 2242 ; A . H . Scurrah , S . W . 2206 ; H . VV . Parker , 204 S ; and E . L . Home , P . M . 227 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the
last meeting verified , Bro . Russell was raised to the Third Degree in a most able and impressive manner . Various routine business having been transacted , and propositions for initiations made , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . I he customary toasts were proposed in the W . M . ' s wellknown felicitous manner , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
HARRINGTON . Curwen Lodge ( No . 1400 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., ™ en , in the presence of a Board of iS Past Masters , Bro . J . Morton , W . M . elect , was duly installed , and invested his "racers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . Ward , ' •P . M . ; J . Kerley , S . W . j F . Appleyard , J . W . ; Wm . Larl yle , P . M ., P . I . G . W . Treas .: Rev . A . F . Curwen .
, '•P . G . C , Chap . ; H . Wynn , P . M ., Sec . ; C Nicholson , fu-i J . Rimmer , J . D . ; W . Jackson , D . C ; J . Ferguson , ' ¦^ - ; J . Bedford and G . H . S . Smith , Stewards ; and T . B . pPrV Tyler - Bro - Geo - Dalrymple , P . M . 8 72 and 1660 , Ti P ^ ° d the ceremony of installation . 1 he following brethren were also present : Bros . Dr . las . "'<* . P . M ., P . P . I . G . W .: Rev . 1 . Anderson . P . P . G P ..
« Pt-Paisley , J . Tolson , T . Allinson , P . M . no , P . G . P . ; «•Wood , P . M . 19 S 9 , P . A . G . P . ; C . Gowan , P . M ., P . P . » n A R > R ° thery , J . H . Dudgeon , J . Dickinson , P . M . 37 > > P . P . G . D . C ; T . Brakenridge , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Std . ° -i Isaac Dickinson , W . M . 062 : I . Lewthwaite . P . M .:
"•» : McMullin , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; I . W ic llIj H' Hartley , W . M . 1660 ; W . Heathcote , B . A . Bedford , P . M . ; G . B . McKay , and J . McHarry , W . M . nfc ! r & amswere read from Bros . J . C Thompson , P . M . f.3 -P . G . R . ; J . Thompson , W . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . D . C . ; WM e & > conveying "Hearty good wishes" to the
was 1 usual com P liments from the visitors , the lodge , 1 , closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hall , a ?' an excellent banquet awaited them , and , with toast u s ° ng , a very pleasant evening was spent .
LEEDS . ij ^ 'udence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —On the 12 th held ° " ^ the largest and most successful gatherings yet m-n-l ? u r tne aus P ' of this popular lodge took place , to Mint u , , t'rement of Bro . W . Watson , P . M ., the out-?„! S W . M . Rrn . W . nfsnn w * =,, r .,, nrf »^ h „ ft , „ P ^ ll— ..:
—g . Veis arid brethren of the lodge : Bros . Chas . Middleton , R . Ahl i ! ' I' Fretwell , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Chap . ; P . M D , ' -, i , reas - ' Atkinson , Sec ; Robert Craig , S . , {•' .. - ; G . D ., Preceptor ; A . Butterworth , S . D . ; B . Bai 'ey , J . D . ; Tudor Trevor , P . M ., I . P . M ., D . C . j L .
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Howarth , I . G . ; R . A . Smithson , Assistant Sec . ; Chas . Cryer and Edward Bentley , Stewards ; H . B . Abbott , Assist . Steward and Musical Librarian ; Jas . Buckley , Org . ; S . Barrand , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; Rev . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., LL . D ., P . G . C . England ; C . L . Mason , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Treas . ; J . T . Jones , Ingamells , F . G . Dimery , P . M . ; J . P . Robinson , G . VV . Pratt , and Storey . There was an extremely large assembly of visitors , including Present and
Past Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , brethren from Leeds , and distant lodges . Amongst others—there were close upon 100 in the lodge—we noticed Bros . H Smith , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; J . Cooper Malcolm , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; R . Allison , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Bedford , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . F . Smithson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chairman of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee ; W .
Fitton , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; N . VV . Ramsden , P . P . G . D . C . ; and others . After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bro . Charles Middleton was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and suitably acknowledged the honour paid to him . Bro . Robert Abbott was , for the fifth time , elected Treasurer , and Bro . Barrand was re-elected Tyler . Bros . Trevor and
Fretwell were elected Auditors . The lodge then unanimously voted Bro . Watson a founder's jewel in acknowledgment of the manner in which he had ruled , the lodge for the past 12 months . This business having been satisfactorily disposed of , the most interesting item on the programme , and the one which was responsible for that splendid gathering , was proceeded
with , namely , the reading of a paper by Bro . Dr . Smyth , entitled " Personal reminiscences of the Indian . Mutiny . " For upwards of a hour the doctor held his large audience spell-bound by his eloquent recital of the many dangers through which he passed at that most trying time in the nation's history . He related how the mutiny first came to a head at Meerut on the 10 th of May , 1857 , a station at
which he was then residing as chaplain to the forces . The dreadful scenes that were enacted under his eyes were treated with an eloquence , and yet with a modesty which charmed all hearers . Nor was the story merely a recital of horrors , for the relation was interspersed with many amusing episodes which occurred at that time , and which , as the doctor stated , served somewhat to draw their minds away
from the unparalleled barbarities which were daily being committed in their midst . Dr . Smyth touched but lightly on his own share in the heroism displayed by all grades of Europeans at that time , but it was plain to see that , try as he would to minimise his own exploits , they were differently regarded both by his comrades and the Government , who , at the conclusion of the mutiny , rewarded him with
the chaplaincy of Singapore . One of the most interesting incidents took place at the conclusion of the lecture . Amongst his delighted audience were half-a-dozen non-commissioned ' officers of the Sixth Carabineers , who are at present stationed in Leeds . These men marched in a body to the dais to shake hands with the doctor , and it then transpired that
this regiment was at Meerut during the mutiny , and that the doctor had ministered to their spiritual wants in such a manner as to endear him to the memories of all , from the commanding officer downward . When the doctor left the station the regiment turned out in review order , and saluted him , an honour which rarely falls to the lot of anyone but a distinguished military commander . In
the records of the regiment mention is made of Dr . Smyth , and his goodness , and the military brethren felt that they were greeting an old comrade , and one to whom the honour of the Queen ' s troops was as precious as it was to themselves . Needless to say this pleasing and unique incident called forth the loud applause of all the assembled brethren .
On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Tudor Trevor , who is himself an old Indian Civil servant , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dr . Smyth , and the lodge was thereafter closed . An admirably served banquet was enjoyed by all , and the rest of the evening was spent in that happy and fraternal manner for which the lodge is so celebrated .
MOLD . Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 ) . —The annual Festival of St . John took place at the Masonic Hall , on the Sth inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren . The following brethren were elected officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . D . Bolton , W . M . ; I . E . Davies , I . P . M .
T . S . Adams , S . W . ; W . P . Jones , J . W . ; J . Corbell , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Rev . VV . L . Brotheroe , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; D . Roberts , P . P . G . S ., Sec . ; S . Beresford , S . D . ; S . Edwards , J . D . ; VV . N . Bellamy , I . G . j O . Ellwood and H . Bradley , Stewards ; and Smith , Tyler . In the evening a banquet was held at the Black Lion Hotel , and a large number of brethren were present .
SEACOMBE . Egerton Lodge ( No . 2132 ) . —On the 10 th inst ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Bro . E . King-Ellison was duly installed as W . M . of this lodge . The members of the lodge present were Bros . Charles Leighton , W . M . ; E . King-Ellison , S . W . ; Dr . W . A . Napier , J . W . ; VV . F . Robinson , Sec ; Edwin Roberts , J . D . ; Samuel King , Stwd . ; C . S . Dean , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; Henry B . Browne ,
P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and T . Dilcock , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Norris Jones , W . M . 1350 ; Alfred Fay , W . M . 1276 ; F . N . Stevenson , P . M . 537 , P . G . S . B . ; J . Roberts , S . D . 1713 ; and T . Williams , J . D . 1356 . The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . C G . Parker , P . M ., and H . B . Brown . After his installation Bro . E .
King-Ellison proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Charles Leighton , I . P . M , ; Dr . Napier , S . W . ; W . F . Robinson , J . W . ; H . B . Browne , Treas . ; Edwin Roberts , Sec ; John Simpson , S . D . ; S . King , J . D . ; Charles Jones , I . G . j John H . Crellin , Stwd . ; and C S . Dean , P . M ., D . C .
SHOREHAM . Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Buckingham Arms Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , presided , and was supported by the following officers , viz . : Bros . W . Gidd , S . W . ; H . Packham , J . W .
E . New , Sec ; B . Mollyneaux , Ffennell , D . of C ; A . Carpenter , S . D . ; J . Flinn , j . D . ; T . Surivell and J . Penfold , Stwds . ; and W . Stanton , Tyler . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Gill . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , the charges
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being delivered by Bro . T . Hardy , P . M . The following were appointed officers for the ensuing year , and those present were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz . : Bros . R . B . Higham , I . P . M . ; H . Packham , S . W . ; E . New , J . W . ; T . Packham , P . M ., Treas . j A . J . Carpenter , Sec . j J . Flinn , S . D . ; H . E . M . Ffennell , J . D . ; J . Hughes , D . C ; H . Dyer , Org . ; T . Shrivell , I . G . j 1 . VV . Penfold and E . Lodder , Stwds . j and W .
Stanton , Tyler . Bros . E . A . Buchanan , VV . Insell , and E . Watts were elected on the General Purposes Committee , and Bro . A . J . Carpenter was elected to represent the lodge on the Charities Committee . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Bridge Hotel , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by the hostess , Mrs . Cox , whose catering
gave great satisfaction . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . VV . Gill , presided . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " and the toast of "The Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Presentand Past . " *
In submitting "The Right Worshipful H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " the W . M . said Sussex was honoured in being the only province presided over by one of the Royal Princes . The Duke of Connaught , he remarked , was a zealous Mason , and , though absent from England , took great interest in the
province . Sussex Masons looked forward to the time when he would again be amongst them and visiting the various lodges . An enthusiastic reception would be accorded him if he visited the Burrell Lodge . Making allusion to the great loss the province had sustained by the death of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , he spoke of the great interest that brother had taken in the province .
He was glad to see several of the Provincial Grand Officers present . He coupled the toast with the names of Bro . W . A . Tooth , P . P . G . Chaplain , and Bro . G . Cole , P . G . Org . Bro . Tooth , in responding , made kindly allusion to the death of Bro . Gerard Ford , and , in graceful terms , spoke of the tender sympathy with which Mrs . Ford had supported her husband in his earnest solicitude for the welfare
of the Sussex Province during his recent illness . Bro . G . Cole also acknowledged the toast , thanking the brethren for their hearty welcome to the Provincial Grand Officers and endorsing the able remarks of Bro . Tooth . The I . P . M ., Bro . R . B . Higham , in proposing "The Worshipful Master of the Lodge , " said it would be unnecessary for him to speak in laudatory terms of Bro . Gill ,
for they all knew his great ability in Freemasonry . He alluded to the support Bro . Gill had given him in founding the lodge , and to that brother ' s excellent work as Secretary and Warden . The lodge had done wisely in electing Bro . Gill as their W . M . He himself had not met a more honourable Freemason , and he believed the lodge would flourish under his rule .
Bro . Gill , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He thanked the I . P . M . for proposing the toast in so laudatory a manner , and the brethren for receiving him so kindly . He could scarcely find words to adequately express his feelings . When initiated 10 years ago , he was ambitious to occupy the proud position in which they had placed him that evening . The lodge was in a very
flourishing condition—in fact , he believed it had made more progress than any other lodge in the province during the past century . It would , he said , be his constant study to discharge the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren , and he thought that , with the able assistance of his officers , a successful year was before them . One of their Grand Masters , King Solomon , had said there was a " time
for everything , " and he hoped in the Burrell Lodge they would never have to say to an initiate that " should time permit they would carry out the ceremonies in their full integrity . " He hoped to always retain their esteem . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " said that of their 10 Past Masters seven had secured provincial honours . There were few lodges in which
the work had been better done . Of their I . P . M . he said he could not speak too highly . Under his rule during the past year the lodge had increased by seven members , and his own family had also increased . They had no silver cradle to present to Bro . Higham , but the brethren , desirous of showing him some mark of their favour , had subscribed a purse of gold , which he had great pleasure in handing him ,
together with an illuminated address . The address , which was admirably executed , was as follows : "Burrell Lodge , No . 1 S 29 . Presented to Bro . R . B . Higham , of Shoreham , together with a purse of money , by the members of the above lodge , as a token of fraternal regard , and record of his services to Freemasonry as one of the founders of the lodge , his
subsequent efforts for its success , and the admirable manner in which he discharged his duties as W . M . during the year iSSS-9 . "_ The gifts were , Bro . Gill said , " ornamental and useful , " and he hoped Bro . Higham would long live to enjoy both . Bro . Higham , in responding , said the presentation was unexpected , and that he had no idea that his humble services
would be so appreciated . He felt that he could not thank them sufficiently for their generosity . From the brethren of the lodge , and from Masons in the province generally , he had experienced so much kindness , that , though he felt grateful , he could not trust himself to speak as he would wish . Bros . Brazier and Hardy also responded to the toast . The remaining toasts were "The Visitors , "
acknowledged by Bro . L . R . Styer , and "The Officers of the Lodge . " As the majority of the brethren had to leave by train , no time was left for responses to the latter toast . During the evening songs were rendered by Bros . A . Brazier , R . Smith , H . Dyer , and H . R . Edwards , and a recitation was given by Bro . F . W . Hollands . The pianoforte accompaniments were ably given by Bro . VV . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org .
SOUTHAMPTON . Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . — There was a large gathering of brethren at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday evening , the ioth inst ., on the occasion of a visit to the lodge of the Provincial Grand Master , Bro .
VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Provincial Grand Officers . The P . G . M . was accompanied by his Deputy , Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , and Bros , the Rev . Dr . Burton , P . G . Chap , j E . Goble , P . G . Sec ; J . Gieve , P . G . Treas . ; C . G . Beaumont , P . G . Reg . j G . Davies , P . S . G . D . ; Sharland ,