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Bro . Whitehead Smith acknowledged the kindness of the brethren and their appreciation of the little service he had been able to render the lodge . What he had done had been a work of love , and he hoped to be able to show in the future that the memory of that evening would never pass from his mind , for , though he needed no spur to urge him on to increased exertions in furthering the prosperity of his

dear mother lodge , yet his failure to find words in which to express adequate thanks for the handsome gift of the brethren should find compensation in continued devotion to its welfare . At the banquet which followed , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Rev . VV . M . Heath , as the oldest P . M . present ,

proposed " The Health of Bro . Whitehead Smith , " and , in the course of his remarks , congratulated himself on having been instrumental in launching Bro . Smith on his Masonic career , as it was from his hands that he had received the Second and Third Degrees , and he had with great satisfaction watched Bro . Smith ever since , and

noted how he had persistently persevered in carrying out the principles and teaching of Masonry he had then embraced . Bro . Smith made a suitable response , and repeated the assurances he had made to the brethren in the lodge . The jewel and tea service , which were of the handsomest description , were much admired .

DERBY . — Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . j . Copestick , W . M . ; E . Home , S . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , ' J . W . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Brigg , Sec . ; Jesse Chadwick , S . D . ; S . Taylor , J . D . ; W . Forman , Org . ; John Walker , D . C ; G . Sutherland , l . G . ; J . Melrose and VV . Todd , Stwds . ;

T . Day , Tyler ; C . Webster , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M . ; A . Frazer , P . M . ; J . Bland , P . M . ; T . E . Yeomans , P . M . ; James Taylor , P . M . ; T- Worsnop , P . M . ; T . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; G . H . V ' Vard , A . Smith , E . H . Claye , G . Tarver , VV . H . Wright , F . Ball , F . Sale , VV . VV . Haywood , A . Tyler , and VV . H . Orme . Visitors : Bros . H . V . Edwards , Tyrian Lodge ; VV . H . Roberts , P . M .

St . Cuthbert's Lodge ; VV . H . Murrow , Stanhope Lodge ; S . VVaddington , Repose Lodge ; T . Lutin , P . M . Newstead Lodge ; J . Monck , J . D . Repose Lodge ; T . VViddowson and R . Woods , Bedford Lodge ; C . D . Harty ; J . E . Russell , VV . M . Hartington Lodge ; and VV . J . Piper , S . W . Repose Lodge . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last lodge

were read , confirmed , and signed . Mr . G . C . Copestick was initiated by his father , the highly-esteemed VV . M . of the lodge ; Mr . Watson Harrison by Bro . C . Webster , l . P . M . ; and Mr . James Anthony Linacre by Bro . A . Frazer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The work was carefully and admirably done , the charge being given in a most careful and telling manner by the J . W . After a candidate for

initiation had been proposed , "Hearty good wishes were tendered by the numerous visitors , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , the brethren adjourning to the Lower Hall for refreshment . In the absence , through domestic affliction , of the Chap-Iain , Bro . the Rev . T . Orrell , grace was said b y the VV . M ., and afterwards thanks returned by the S . W . The Charity

box having been passed round , the W . M . briefly proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . To the toast of " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " which was announced to be held the next day , Bro . J . Bland , Prov . G . J . D ., suitably responded . "The Health of the VV . M . " was ably proposed , as usual , by the Senior Warden , and met with quite an

ovation . Bro . Copestick feelingly acknowledged the compliment , and alluded to the great pleasure he had experienced in initiating his eldest son , whom he hoped would some day work up to the position he then occupied . The W . M . then proposed "The Past Masters , " heartily thanking them for so many being present , and assisting him

in every manner to carry out his duties . Bro . A . Frazer responded , and alluded to the pleasure he had felt in being permitted to initiate his very old friend and now Bro . James A . Linacre . Bro . John Brown , P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and most ably proposed the toast of " The Initiates . He said it was a toast peculiar in itself , yet needed but few remarks

from him in explanation . Masonic life might be said to be but just beginning for them , and therefore of their past he had nothing to say . The tongue of good report had been heard in their favour , or they would not have been there , as the brethren were very jealous of the good reputation of their lodge . He could assure them Masonry was not a religion , but it taught the highest form of morality by

symbols . He truly hoped they would study the meaning of those symbols , looking well beneath the surface , and strive by all good means to become ornaments to the lodge of which they had been admitted members . Each Initiate having briefly and feelingly responded , Bro . W . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas ., was called upon to propose "The Visitors . "

Bro . Thos . Lutin , 47 , ably responded , highly praising the lodge for its admirable working , and trusting all who could would visit the Newstead Lodge . Bro . J . E . Russell , 10 S 5 , also responded , as well as Bro . W . J . Waller , W . M . S 02 , who had arrived late . The VV . M . then proposed the toast of " The Officers , "

highly complimenting them on their good working , and expressed his sincere thanks for so good an attendance . Bro . Woodiwiss , J . W ., replied in the words of Mark Twain—they would always try and do their level best . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings at an early hour .

GLASTONBURY . —Pilgrims' Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held recently , when Bro . Whitfield Perkins , S . W ., was duly installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset . The

newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows 1 Bros . H . Leaker , l . P . M . ; Hodge , S . W . ; H . B . Crouch , J . W . ; J . A . Bright , P . M ., Treas . ; H . J . Tayler , P . M ., Sec ; A . Vincent , S . D . ; VV . G . Brown , J . D . ; A . Down , P . M ., Org . ; W , Snook , l . G . ; W . McNamara , D . C ; and R . T . Fisher , Tyler .

WORKINGTON . —Sun and Sector Lodge ( No . 962 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John by a social gathering in the Assembly Rooms of

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the Green Dragon Hotel , on Monday evening last , the 14 H ; inst ., where upwards of eighty ladies and brethren were present . The arrangements , which were very complete , were under the direction of Bros . Thompson , W . M ., and Paterson , I . P . M ., as M . C ' s , assisted by Bros . Wood , P . M . j Coverdale , P . M . ; McMullen , P . M . ; and Eden , Secretary .

The music was supplied by an efficient quadrille band , and dancing ( interspersed with songs and recitations ) was kept up throughout with great spirit . At 11 . 30 p . m . a temporary adjournment was made to the supper room , where an excellent repast , served up in admirable style by the worthy host , Bro . Howieson , was

thoroughly appreciated . Several visiting brethren were present from neighbouring lodges , and one of the most enjoyable and successful gatherings ever held under the banner of No . 9 62 was brought to a close about 5 a . m . by the united company singing " God save the Oueen " and " Auld lang syne . "

LOOE—St . Anne's Lodge ( No . 970 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge have unanimously elected Bro . G . VV . Martin as their VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . John Crossman , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , has been elected Treasurer . The date of installation and festival of St . John is fixed for January 6 th , 1 SS 6 ,

HULL . —Kingston Lodge ( No . 1010 ) . —There was a large and influential assembly of brethren at the Worship-street Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 2 nd inst ., to witness the installation by Bro . H . Forder , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., of Bro . William H . Wellsted , C . E ., as VV . M ., in succession to Bro . A . E . Seaton , C . E ., under whose able ruling the prestige of the lodge has been well maintained .

The newly-elected Master having been greeted with the customary honours , he proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bros . A . E . Seaton , C . E ., l . P . M . ; Col . H . F . Pudsey , S . W . ; H . Firth , J . W . ; Rev . Canon McCormick , D . D ., Chap . ; H . Forder , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; C . Copland , C . E , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; I . Carlill Savill , Sec ; W . Fowler

Sutton , S . D . ; J . H . Peters , J . D . ; F . Fullerton , P . G . S ., D . C . ; VV . D . Keyworth , P . M . 57 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., Almoner ; J . Pyburn , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Org . ; J . Bilson , l . G . ; Thomas Dawson , Stwd . ; and F . J . Lambert , P . G . T ., Tyler . After the transaction of some further business , the brethren and visitors adjourned to the Vittoria Hotel , where a

sumptuous banquet was provided . The VV . M ., Bro . Wellsted , presided , and was supported by Bros . M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec , Walton , VV . M ., and Corris , S . W ., all of 57 ; White , VV . M ., Blackburn , S . W ., and Towler , D . C , all of 250 ; Elsom , VV . M ., Webb , S . W ., and A . P . Wilson , J . W ., all of 1511 ; VV . Smith , Godrich Lodge ; Alderman Chapman , Councillor Toozes , Councillor John Shaw

Councillor Gillett , Frank Nicholson , M . D ., P . M . ; C . H . Johnson , P . M . ; Alfred Cuthbert ; J . Stringer ; George Bohn , C . E ., P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Vincent Hill ; John Harrison , C . E . ; F . A . Hopwood , P . M . ; E . Kipps , P . M . ; James Sugden , P . M . ; B . S . Jacobs , P . M . ; Campbell Thompson , C . E ., and others .

Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from Bros . J . P . Bell , M . D ., J . P ., D . P . G . M . ; Moseley , P . M . ; Robinson , VV . M . 1 G 05 , and other brethren of eminence . The customary Masonic , patriotic , and loyal toasts were duly honoured . It is almost needless to say that the proceedings passed off with much eclat , being agreeably enlivened with an admirable selection of music . The Tyler's toast brought a highly successful and enjoyable gathering to a happy termination .

SALTASH . —Zetland Lodge ( No / 1071 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., when Bro . E . R . Doncy , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was installed by Past Masters Bros . T . D . Deeble and J . Pearce , supported by an efficient board of installed masters . The VV . M .

invested the following officers : —Bros . G . Burns , l . P . M . ; H . Bowden S . W . ; R . C Revell , J . W . ; VV . Foxwell , P . P . G . J . D ., Treasurer ; Joseph Rawling , P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; VV . H . L . Clark , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Chaplain ; W . R . Rawling , S . D . ; Jno . Doney , J . D . ; W . T . Nancarrow , l . G . ; T . Shaddock , D . C ; J . H . Dingle , S . S . ; J . Lander , P . M ., J . S . ; and J . Deeble , Tyler .

BIRMINGHAM , — Emulation Lodge ( No . 11 G 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at Masonic Hall , New-street . Present : Bros . T . Troman , P . M ., P . G . O ., VV . M . ; H . G . Andrews , S . W . ; T . R . Shelley , J . W . ; P . House , Treas . ; F . C . Taylor , Sec ; F . J . C . Taylor , S . D . ; R . D . Paull , J . D . ; E . J . Harris , D . C ; W . Brookes , I . G . ; L . Neale , Stwd . ;

J . Chapman , Tyler ; T . E . Shaw , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; P . House , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C ; E . J . Harris , P . M . ; J . H . Hawkes , P . M . ; S . Toy , P . M . ; G . Halleley , and N . Thwaite . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular lodge read , confirmed , and signed . The W . M . then presented to W . Bro . T . E . Shaw , P . M ., P . P .

G . D ., on behalf of the brethren , an album containing the likenesses of the officers and members of the lodge , also an address as follows : " Lodge of Emulation , No . 1163 , W . Bro . T . E . Shaw , P . P . G . D ., W . M . 1876 , 1884 and 1885 . This token was presented by the brethren to theirbeloved Worshipful Master on his retiring from the office , as a mark of appreciation

for the perfect work , and the urbanity and brotherly love manifested to all , and the general interest taken in the lodge . November 26 th , 1885 . " In making the presentation the W . M . referred to the many obligations the lodge was under to Bro . Shaw , and the many acts of kindness he has displayed towards the officers in instructing them in the various duties . The

wishes of the brethren were that their W . brother might be spared for many years to render assistance for the prosperity of the lodge . Bro . Shaw , in reply , thanked the brethren for the gift , which he said would be a lasting memento to him . What he had done for the lodge and brethren had been a labour of love , and he could not express in words the pleasure he felt in receiving that kind mark of their appreciation . SUDBURY—Stour Valley Lodge ( No . 1224 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held | on Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . C . W . Gum-

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. : - -T wood , W . M . ; Daniel Alston , S . W . ; H . C . Pratt , J . VV . J . Frome Wilkinson , Chap . ; J . F . Hills , P . M ., Treas .-F . Wheeler , P . M ., Sec . ; W . J . Mason , S . D . ; A . H . Fenn * J . D . ; E . C . Mauldon , D . C . ; C . Joslin , l . G . ; ] . George Stwd . ; H . M . Sholl , Tyler ; C . I . Martyn , D . P . G . V Suffolk ; F . W . Jennings , P . M . ; VV . G . Walford , P . M . ¦ T . B . Ardley , P . M . ; H . VVelham , P . M . ; C . Emmerson '

P . M . ; VV . H . Smith , P . M . ; Reid , Joy , Kelpack , Sewell , Lilley , Coote , Whittle , Row , Denny , Rivolta , Lord , Aorile , Carlton , and Bladon . Visitors : Bros . VV . Clark , P . G . P . ; Geo . Thompson , P . M . 100 S ; A . Taylor , l . G . 332 ; F . R . W . Hedges , 1900 ; and F . Horseman , 51 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Statement of accounts

for the past ' year were read and ordered to be printed . Mr . Geo . Grant was initiated by the VV . M ., the I . P . M ., Bro . Jennings , giving the charge . The Installing Master , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., then took the chair , and Bro . Alston was regularly installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . VV . Clark , P . G . P ., acting , as D . C . The VV . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . C .

Pratt , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , J . VV . ; the Rev . J . Frome Wilkinson , Chap . ; J . F . Hills , Treas . ; F . Wheeler , Sec . ; A . H . Fenn , S . D . ; C . Joslin , J . D . ; J . George , Stwd . ; B . H . Hurst , Org . ; M . Reid , D . C ; and H . M . Sholl , Tyler . The Charity column was passed round the lodge and produced 27 s . gd . ; and after a vote of thanks to the

Installing Master and Bro . Clark , the brethren , to the number of about 40 , adjourned to the Rose and Crown Hotel and partook of an excellent banquet , prepared by Bro . George , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured , and where peace , harmony , and good fellowship prevailed .

SITTINGBOURNE . —St . Michael's Lodge ( No . 1273 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Town Hali . There were present Bros . Rev . William Bond , VV . M . ; T . J . Seale , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , as S . W . ; G . Goble , J . W . ; G . Payne , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . j . Seale , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Morris , S . D . ; D . M . Cowie , J . D . ; L . Seager , l . G . ; C . Bradley and A . I . Lee , Stwds . ; C . Bennett , Tyler ; C

Burley , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; K . G . Kennett , H . Iron , l . P . M . ; A . Stooke , H . Johnson , A . C . Stark , T . Burley , E . K . A . Scoones . Bro . A . C . Stark was passed to the Second Degree . Bros . T . Burley and E . R . A . Scoones were initiated , the passing and initiation ceremonies being ably rendered by Bro . the Rev . William Bond , in a very effective manner . At the close of the meeting , the brethren adjourned to the Bull Hotel and partook of supper , prepared by the Host , Bro . Owen , in his usual excellent style .

REDHILL . —Royal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1362 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Market Hall , when there were present Bros . Charles Nightingale , VV . M . ; James Nightingale , S . W . ; H . Trower , J . W . ; H . Austen , Treas . ; Wm . J . Kemp , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Killick , S . D . ; P . Shepherd , J . D . ; A . J . Gant , D . C . ; A . H . Rees , l . G . ; C . Heather , Tyler ;

H . Summers , l . P . M . ; W . A . Laker , P . M . ; J . C . Gant , P . M . ; J . Mew , P . M . ; G . Laker , Godson , Ellwood , Dellagana , Markham , Hammond , Feild , Barnes , Berrett , Hamilton , Saunders , and Albery . Visitors : Bros . J . Seeks , P . M . 1 S 6 , and 1426 ; j . Abbott , 973 ; G . Railing , 51 ; VV . B . Newby , 463 ; G . Hall , 4 G 3 ; and D . M . Sherwill , 813 .

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Dellagana was raised by the W . M . to the Third Degree . A ballot was taken for Mr . Edwin Putman , who was unanimously elected , and afterwards initiated by Bro . Summers , I . P . M ., into Antient Freemasonry . Bro . James Nightingale was then installed by Bro . VV . J . Kemp as W . M . of the lodge , and afterwards appointed his

officers as follows : H . Trower , S . W . ; R . Killick , J . W . ; H . Austen , Treas . ; W . J . KemD , Sec . ; P . Shepherd , S . D . ; A . H . Rees , J . D . ; A . j . Gant , I . G . j W . C . Saunders , D . C ; J . A . D . Hamilton , W . S . ; and C . Heather , Tyler . The usual addresses were then given by Bro . VV . J . Kemp . The report of the Audit Committee showing a satisfactory balance , it was unanimously

adopted . Several letters were read , including one from Honda , from Bro . C . W . Arnold , P . P . D . G . M . Surrey , thanking the lodge for a resolution passed a . t the last meeting wishing him happiness and prosperity in his new home . The lodge was ihen closed , and a banquet was subsequently held , at which the usual toasts were proposed , and Bro . C . Nightingale , I . P . M ., was presented with a P . M's . jewel .

OLD BROMPTON Brownrigg Lodge of Unity ( No . 1424 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . William Browne , W . M . ; James Plummer , S . W . ; William Wilson , J . W . ; A . F . Johnstone , P . M ., Treas .: C . W . Slaney , Sec ; A . Snelling . S . D . ; B .

Hoe , J . D . ; L . Salt , D . C . ; H . Chalfont , l . G . ; J . J . Long and A . F . A . Stride , Stwds . ; John Drago , Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bates , Ramsden , Boulton , Morgan , Knott , Johnstone , and others . Visitors : Bros . Warne , P . M ., P . Z . 20 ; Cockburn , W . M . 20 ; Heager , W . M . 77 ; and others . The installation of Bro . Wm . Browne was performed by

Bro . J . A . Bates , P . M ., founder of lodge , and first S . W ., in a most impressive and solemn manner , which elicited a hearty vote of thanks from the brethren , which was also supported by Bro . Warne , P . M ., and the remainder of the visitors . The Installing Master spoke in high terms of

the previous working of the W . M ., Bro . Browne . Ihe retiring W . M ., Bro . S . E . Morgan , was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel , the W . M ., at the time , complimenting him upon the exceedingly effective manner in which he had always performed his duties in the lodge . The banquet was held in the lodge room after the ceremony .

LOWESTOFT . —St . MargaretLodge ( No . 1452 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present Bros . G . Bush , W . M . ; J . B . Blackmore , S . W . ; B . S . Bradbeer ,

l . W . ; 1 . B . Blackmore , Chap . ; H . J . Eastaugh , Sec . ; D . C . Smith , l . G . ; W . J . Roberts , Stwd . ; J . Wright , Tyler ; H . W . H . Elwes , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; K A . Mann , P ; M ., P . P . G . Org . ; F . Seago , and J . P . Smith . The visitors were Bros . S . AUerton , W . M . 71 ; W . Dods , 1631 , P . P . G . J . W . ; N . Tracy , 37 6 , P . G . Sec ; J . C . Smith , P . M .: and Loveless , P . P . G . Org .