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ceremony being performed by Bro . C Williams before vacating the chair . The following vvere also present : Bros . T . J . D . Cramphorne , P . M . 1024 , P . P . G . D . ; W . Metcalfe , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and A . C . Durrant , P . M , P . P . l . G . W . Visitors : Bros . T . ] . Railing , P . M ., Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C . England , Prov . G . Sec ; E . J . Acworth , Prov . G . Treas . ;

Rev . T . Lloyd , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . C . H . ] ones , VV . M . 51 ; T . S . Rutter ; G . A . Eustace , P . M . 27 6 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; ' M . W . Meade , P . M . 1977 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . T . Cousins , R . Jennings , VV . M . 1437 ; and J . Hutley , P . M . 1024 , P . P . G . Std . Br .

After lodge about 40 brethren sat down to a banquet , served by Mrs . Barber , hostess , at the White Hart Hotel , the after-dinner proceeding's being varied by some excellent music from Bros . Signor Villa , C . Osmond , E . Gowers , E . Moat , and H . Sargent .

DARLINGTON . Marquess of Ripon Lodge ( No . 1379 )*—The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 3 rd inst . in the Masonic Hall . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and of an emergency meeting were readand confirmed . Bro . Dr . Hill Drury assumed the chair as Installing Master , and Bro . S .

VVilson , P . M ., then presented Bro . Dr . Laurence , VV . M . elect , for installation . The ceremony vvas ably performed by Bro . Dr . Hill Drury . Bro . Laurence afterwards appointedhisofficersasfollows * . Bros . E . Ensor , B . A ., S . W . ; T . Watson , J . VV . ; J . Forster , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Layfield , Sec ; H . Waldy , S . D . ; VV . Waldy , J . D . ; T . M . Barron , P . M ., D . C ; T . W . Marley , I . G . ; W . N .

Cochrane and G . Gardener , M . B ., Stwds . ; and T . Prince , Tyler . Two joining members vvere elected , and on the motion of Bro . Dr . Hill Drury a donation to the Gould Testimonial Fund was unanimously voted . The visiting brethren offered hearty congratulations , and the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the

banqueting room to celebrate the annual festival . A most pleasant evening , interspersed vvith songs and recitations , was passed , the usual toasts being heartily responded to , while the I . P . M ., Bro . Howlett , vvas presented vvith a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge .

LEEDS . Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 289 ) . —CENTENARY INSTALLATION . —On the 3 rd instant the members of this lodge met at the Carlton Hill Masonic Hall for the purpose of installing the VVorshipful Master for the ensuing year , in the presence of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , several Grand Officers , Provincial Grand Officers , and

a large gathering of VVorshipful Masters and brethren of other lodges , amongst whom vvere Bros . E . VVales Smith , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; Chas . A . Braim , S . W . ; John W . Foster , J . W . ; J . E . Brownbill , Chap . ; Wm . Greaves , P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; W . Cookson , Sec . ; A . Sullivan Fletcher , S . D . ; J . P . Mann , as J . D . ; R . J ackson , P . M ., D . C ; S . A . Mason , I . G . ; Dr . Spark , Org . ; VV . H . Porritt , P . M ., P . P . G . W . N . andE . Yorks ; VV . J . Beck

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; S . Hurd , P . M . ; Jas . Dixon , P . M . ; D . k . Glover , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., W . M . elect ; J . Dobson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; A . Scarth , P . M . ; VVm Armistead , P . M . ; VVm . Glover , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; J . W . Ramsden , P . W . ; J . J . Binns , VV . H . Baxter , H . J . Palithorpe , A . E . Ives , J . P . Mann , R . Hopps , J . N .

Havvtin , F . L . J . Zossenheim , G . Curtis , F . Waddington , V . Brown , and J . McCall . Visitors : Bros . Hy . Smith , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M . ; J . VV . Booth , VV . M . 304 ; J . W . Gaines , P . M . 304 ; J . Brownfoot , P . M . 304 ; J . C Malcolm , VV . M . 306 , P . P . G . R . , * John Dyson , P . M . 306 ; D . Wedderspoon , W . M . elect 306 ; D . Maclver , 306 ; J . Wallace , 1042 ; R . J . Smith , 1042 ; VV . F . Smithson ,

P . M . 1211 , P . G . D . England , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . W . Fourness , P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . F . Crowe , P . M . 1121 , P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Scattergood , 1211 ; A . T . Bacon , 1211 ; C . Swale , W . M . 1221 ; H . Child , VV . M . elect 1221 ; G . H . demons , W . M . 1311 ; S . Crossley , P . M . 1 3 , P . P . G . W . ; J . B . Hargreaves , P . M . 1311 , P . P . G . S . B ., * J . W . Smith , P . M . 1311 ; W . W . Clayton ,

I . P . M . 131 IJ C . P . Gilson , 1311 j W . Postlethwaite , I . W . 1311 ; F . Long , 1311 ; T . Atkinson , W . M . 2069 ; Dr . Smyth , P . M . 2069 , P . G . C . England ; John Barker , P . M . 1102 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . J . E . Green , ioig , Prov . G . Sec ; D . R . W . Porritt , P . P . G . W . East Yorks ; A . Riley , 2330 ; and others . After the lodge had been opened by Bro . E . Wales

Smith , I . P . M . ( in the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . Arthur VV . Chapman , who is on a visit to America ) , and the D . P . G . M ., Grand Officers , Prov . Grand Officers , and visiting Worshipful Masters had been received and duly saluted , the D . P . G . M ., Bro . H . Smith , and Bro . Beck , as senior P . M . present , presented Bro . Richard Wilson , P . P . G . Treas ., for installation , when he vvas duly installed by

Bro . D . R . Glover , P . P . G . D ., W . M . for the ensuing year in a most impressive manner . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . J . Beck , P . P . G . D . of C , S . W . ; J . Dixon , J . VV . ; the Right Hon . Wm . Lawies Jackson , M . P . ( Chief Secretary for Ireland ) , Chap . ; VV . Greaves , P . P . G . S . of W „ Treas . j A .

Scarth , Sec ; Josh . Dobson , P . P . G . D . C , S . D . ; Jas . Milnes , ] . D . ; D . R . Glover , P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; Dr . Wm . Spark , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; R . Jackson , I . G . ; W . Armistead and E . W . Smith , Stwds . ; W . J . Beck , Prov . Charity Stwd . ; C . A . Braim , P . W ., and J . W . Foster , P . W ., Local Charity Stwds . ; and W . Marshall , Tyler . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then congratulated Bro . Wilson upon his being placed in the chair of K . S . in the

senior lodge of Leeds on the commencement of _ its centenary year , and alluded to the fact of the lodge having a complete and unbroken record of its transactions for that period , which , if published , would be a most interesting and valuable addition to Masonic literature . He also referred to the many interesting occasions on which he had visited the lodge , especially when the lodge received Sir Michael Costa , the distinguished musician , during the

Mastership of Bro . Dr . Spark , and more recentl y on the occasion when the lodge presented Captain Hamilton Murrell , a member of this lodge , and nephew of the I . P . M ., Bro . A . VV . Chapman , with an illuminated address in commemoration of the occasion of his so gallantl y rescuing , as Captain of the Missouri , more than 700 lives , in mid-ocean , from the ship Denmark , and vvhich act of bravery vvas so ably portrayed in the Graphic of the 24 th October last year .

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He concluded by referring to the serious illness of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . VV . Tew , P . G . D . of England , feeling that he vvas expressing the desire and hope of all the brethren that their esteemed Prov . G . Master might soon be restored to them . The remaining business of the lodge vvas then completed , and the Iodg * e was closed . The installation banquet and Festival of St . John was

held immediately afterwards , at vvhich about 90 of the brethren were present , when the Masonic toasts were given and responded to in a most enthusiastic manner . A ter the Worshipful Muster had proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " and the tuast had been most heartily received by the brethren , The Worshipful Master proposed "The M . W . G . M . ancl Officers of Grand Lodge . Present and Past , " and said the

lodge appreciated the honour of the presence of several Grand Officers . In responding to the toast , Bro . Dr . Smyth , Past Grand Chaplain of England , after mentioning that Fidelity was the first English lodge he joined on his return from India , said that he felt especial pleasure in being present on that suspicious occasion , and in an eloquent address referred to

the great and important histories and Masonic events which had happened during the century in which the lodge , had had its career , specially referring to the important and inestimable benefits vvhich had resulted to the Craft by the Union and formation of the present Grand Lodge , vvhich occurred 21 years after the constitution of the Lodge of Fidelity , No . 2 S 9 . He concluded by wishing thc lodge

many centuries of equal prosperity . Bro . VV . F . Smithson , P . G . D . Eng ., also replied to the toast , and mentioned his long and p leasurable associations with the members of Fidelity , and spoke at length upon the splendid position to which the Masonic Charities had attained . Bro . H . Smith , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M ., in replying to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge , " referred to

the many members of Lodge 2 S 9 who had been markedly associated with Provincial Grand Lodge , amongst whom he might mention Lord Pollingron , afterwards Earl Mexborough , who as Prov . Grand Master organised the present Prov . Grand Lodgeof West Yorkshire about 1 S 23 ; Bro . Chas . Lee , his Deputy ; Bro . J . Hargreaves , his Secretary ; Bro . John Young , and many others vvith whom he had been

intimately associated during so many years , and who had worked so industriously forthe benefit of Freemasonry in the Province of West Yorkshire . The VV . M , in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Glover , " referred in most feeling and affectionate terms to the long Masonic career through vvhich they had worked together , and felt a confidence that the same

would be life long . The Installing Master , Bro . D . R . Glover , in acknowledging the toast , said he not only considered it a great honour to act as Installing Master on so important an occasion in the history of Fidelity Lodge , but he had had especial pleasure in placing in the chair Bro . VVilson , whom he had known so long , and whose friendship he so highly valued ,

and said he was sure that all the brethren would share his regret that the I . P . M ., Bro . A . VV . Chapman , who , in the ordinary course would have acted as Installing Master , was unavoidably absent . Bro . VV . H . Porritt , P . M ., P . P . G . W . of N . and E . Yorks , proposed the toast of " The VVorshipful Master , " and said he felt it a great privilege after a long * absence from this ,

his mother lodge , to have that which vvas the toast of the evening entrusted to him , but although he had not been present for so long a time , he always felt a deep interest in its working and government . He had especial pleasure in seeing Bro . R . VVilson placed in the chair tor this important year , as he might claim to have been the source through which Bro . Wilson vvas admitted into the Order , and he felt

confident that vvith so worthy a brother P . M . at the helm "Old Fidelity" would have a prosperous and happy career . Bro . Porritt then referred to many incidents which vvere peculiarly interesting to the brethren of the lodge . The Worshipful Master , on rising to respond , received a prolonged and enthusiastic ovation . He said that he felt that he could scarcely convey to them in words his

appreciation of the high honour they had done him in electing him by a unanimous vote W . M . of the lodg ' e on such an important occasion as itscentenary . He accepted that high position vvith a full knowledge of its great responsibilities , and said he would do his best to promote the welfare of the lodge and make its centenary year a bright and happy one . He'said that he should like it to be particularly marked by

the exercise of every true Matonic virtue and especially by benevolence and hospitality , and more particularly in rendering assistance to every needy brother and welcoming any old brethren of the lodge amongst them who might have suffered misfortune . He again thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . The VVorshipful Master then proposed the toast of " The

Worshipful Masters of the Leeds Lodges and Visiting Brethren , " to vvhich Bros . Thos . Atkinson , VV . M . 206 9 , and D . R . VV . Porritt , P . P . G . W ., responded . The latter , who had recently returned from Manitoba , said that it vvas one of his must pleasurable Masonic experiences in being present on an occasion so memorable . The Worshipful Master drew the special attention of the

brethren to the fact that the retiring officers had voluntarily sacrificed any promotion they might naturally have expected in order that the centenary year of the lodge should be marked by the whole of the offices in the lodge being filled by Past Masters , and called upon Bro . Chas . A . Braim , the retiring S . VV ., to propose the next toast . Bro . Chas . A . Braim , Past S . W ., in proposing " The

Health of the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " said that representing the outgoing officers , he had pleasure in proposing the health of the newly-appointed ones , and assured the brethren that he and his fellow Past Officers and junior brethren had felt that if possible the centenary year should be conspicuously marked by the lodge being governed and officered by Past Masters , and they felt that

that would add dignity and lustre to the lodge and they were acting for its welfare , and in a few humorous remarks concluded by saying that the officers being all Past Masters they would have no one to appeal to but the old officers , and he promised on their behalf to help the Past Masters along . The Tyler's toast followed .

During the evening a programme of charming and highclass music was gone through , consisting of instrumental trios , songs , & rc , given by Bros . Dr . Spark , P . P . G . Org . ; Blagbro' ( tenor ) , Alf . Scarth ( bass ) , J . Binns , ] . VV . Ramsden , J . P . Mann ( violin ) , and A . Giesing ( violoncello ) . The banquet , provided by Bro . A . Powolny , P . P . G . P ., vvas of a recherche character .

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LONGTON . Etruscan Lodge ( No . 54 6 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the ioth instant , at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . Col . F . Gough , P . G . M . ; John Ward , W . M . ; J . M . Wood , S . VV . ; A . S . Walters , as J . W . ; J . Webberley , P . P . G . R ., Sec ; George Radford , S . D . ; George E . Walters , J . D . ; Geo .

C . Kent , P . P . A . G . Sec , D . C ; Jas . E . Hodson , I . G . ; H . R . Stone and J . VV . Bromley , Stwds . ; Tliomis Warren , Tyler ; A . G . Prince , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; T . H . Griffiths , P . M . ; D . Chapmin , P . M . ; Geo . Bennion , P . M . ; J . S . Boughey , E . Brookfield , A . Newton , W . M . 451 ; VVm . Brickel , P . M . 1715 ; VV . H . Turnbull , Geo . E . Frevver , A . S . Harber , and Gilbert Hammersley .

The lodge having been opened , the W . M . handed the gavel to the P . G . M ., who on taking the chair vvas saluted with the usual honours , and after thanking the brethren for their fraternal greeting , the P . G . M . called upon the Secretary to read the circular calling the meeting , also the minutes of the last regular lodge . The latter being put for confirmation , were duly passed , and signed by the P . G . M .

After delivering a brief address to the brethren , the P . G . M . returned the gavel to the VV . M ., and requested him to proceed with the business of the evening , and Bro . A . L . Harber was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M . The ballot vvas then taken for the office of W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . J . M . Wood , S . W ., was declared to be duly elected . Bro . V . R . Blair , P . P .

J . G . D ., was re-elected Treasurer , Bro . T . Warren vvas re-elected Tyler , and Bros . T . Blair and A . S . Walters were elected Auditors for the ensuing year . Before the lodge vvas closed , the P . G . M . stated that any remarks he had to make must be of a congratulatory and pleasing nature . The working of the W . M . and his officers left nothing to be

desired , and was in all respects excellent . He vvas thoroughly and completely satisfied with his visit to the Etruscan Lodge , and congratulated the brethren upon the harmony vvhich existed in their midst . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the quarterly supper .

MAIDSTONE . Belvedere Lodge ( No . 503 ) . —A large number of brethren from all parts of the Province of Ksnt assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street , on Fuesdiy , the Sth inst ., to assist at the installation of Bro . Felix Kite , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner by

Bro . Horatio Ward , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., who wassupoorted by the following Masters and Past Masters : Bros . Wagon , Gordon , and Lyle , of 1063 ; Wiggins , 20 ; Cornwallis , Urmston , and F . VVright , of 1755 ; Wood , 1915 ; Petch , 27 S ; Powell , 2404 ; Neach , 1 S 37 ; McVicar , Groom , and Ston ham , of 2046 ; and Sage , Foord , Long , ' Hunt , H . Crittenden , Iiarpur , Baker , G . Baker , G . E . Wallis ,

Cornell , Elmore , and Appleyard , of the lodge . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . Sage , I . P . M . ; E . Weller , S . W . ; VV . Hope , J . VV . ; Rev . J . Roe , Chap . ; H . Crittenden , Treas . ; G . Appleyard , Sec ; J . Betts , S . D . ; F . E . Bow , J . D . ; H . Bridge , I . G . j A . T . Epps , D . C ; and S . Williams , Steward . It is worthy of notice that Bro . Felix Kite

occupied the chair of this lodge in 1 SS 9 , and since that time he has rendered many and valuable services to its members . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , a sumptuous repast was prepared by aro . Keeley at the Star Hotel , the VV . M . being supported by Bros . F . S . W . Cornwallis ,

P . M . ; H . Ward , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; VV . Russell , Prov . G . Treas . ; Major Harpur , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . L . Sage , I . P . M . ; and a very large number of the brethren of the lodge and other lodges in the province . During the evening Bro . Schartau , P . P . G . O . Middlesex , sang a choice selection of songs .

MITCHAM . Mitcham Lodge ( No . 2384 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful and flourishing lodge took place at the Vestry Hall on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . S . Wells , VV . M . ; J . A . Compton , S . W . ; F . T . Pain , J . VV . ; W . W . Thompson , Treas . ; N . M . Simmons , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; F . Deering , S . D . ;

A . F . Findlay , J . D . ; O . B . bhelswell , I . G . ; F . G . Samson , Stwd . ; Williams , Tyler ; J . Hunt , I . P . M . ; H . Love , H . J . Barker , D . Sewell , H . List , W . P . Brown , and E . Birch . The visitors were Bros . VV . Manger , P . M . 1314 ; C . H . Stone , J . VV . 507 ; G . Yaxley , P . M . 463 ; R . W . Wilson , W . M . 2054 ; E . J . Day , Org . 1041 ; A . Marvin , P . M . 176 S ; and J . VV . Ockenden , 1 5 12 , P . P . S . G . D .

Middx . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere Jread and confirmed . Bro . Love was raised in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . S . Wells vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hunt , P . M ., who afterwards presented Bro . T . A . Compton , W . M . elect , to receive the benefits of installation , which vvas performed in a most perfect manner

by Bro . Hunt , the 1 . M . Bro . Compton , VV . M ., then invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . I ' . Pain , S . VV . ; F . Deering , J . W . ; W . VV . Thompson , Treas . ; N . M . Simmons , P . M ., Sec ; J . E . Hunt , P . M ., D . C . ; A . F . Findlay , S . D . ; O . B . Shelswell , J . D . ; H . J . Barker , I . G . ; K . G . Samson , Stwd . ; and William ; , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses vvere ably delivered by Bro . Hunt , P . M .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , at the close of vvhich , and the cloth removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere most ably put by the W . M . and duly honoured . 'lhat of " Ihe M . VV . Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present

and Past , " was ably proposed , the Worshipful Master eulogising their services , and expressing gratitude for all they did . 1 'his vvas replied to by Bro =. Ockenden , Yaxley , and Simmons , Prov . Grand Officers who hoped at some near date to have the honour of being elected Grand Officer , and all acknowledging' the privilege of returning thanks to such

a toast . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was well given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Wells remarking upon his capabilities and the manner he had worked in the formation of the lodge , and had performed his duties during the past year .

He heartily congratulated Bro . Compton upon the proud position , and assured the brethren if tne work was brought it would be carried out excellently and he vvas confident second to none . In reply , the Worshipful Master thanked all heartily for the honoar done him , and especially for the most enthusiastic