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The toasts of "The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and " The M . VV . Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were all proposed by Bro . Hodson in loyal and Masonic terms , and heartily honoured . Bro . Wetherley , in proposing " The Right Hon . the Earl

of Dartmouth , P . G . M . designate of Staffordshire , " gave a short interesting sketch of the Prov . Grand Masters of the province during the past 30 years , and congratulated the province upon the appointment of Lord Dartmouth , who he had no doubt , from the manner in which he was doing his work as Lord Lieutenant of the county , would do excellent work as the head of the province in Freemasonry .

Bro . Brickel . who proposed the toast of " Lieut .-Colonel Bindley , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " spoke of the admirable manner in which the affairs of the province had been administered by the D . P . G . M . since the death of the late Col . Gough , nearly two years ago , and the excellent way in which the Prov . Grand Officers did their work .

The toast was responded to by Bros . Prince , Brandon , Kent , and Ingamells . The toast of the evening— "The VV . M ., Bro . Hodson " —was then proposed by the I . P . M ., who said that in placing Bro . Hodson in the chair the brethren did so with a feeling that he would do his work well ; with credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge .

The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro . Hodson , in acknowledging the hearty manner in which the toast had been received , thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him in electing him to that onerous position—a position he had looked forward to ever since he had joined the lodge , and assured them that he

would endeavour , to the best of his ability , to maintain the high standard to which the lodge had attained . The remaining toasts were " The l . P . M ., " " The Visiting Brethren " ( amongst these being a brother from Oueensland ) , "The Mafonic Charities , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers . "

LINCOLN . Witham Lodge ( No . 297 ) . —The annual meeting for the election of Master was held on the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Mint-street , Bro . E . P . Dalton , I . P . M ., in the chair . The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge confirmed , Bro . W . H . H . Moore was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . I . Davison , Treas .,

and Bro . VV . Strangward , Tyler . The brethren recorded their regret at the death of two Past Masters—Bro . R . C . Carline , Deputy Prov , Grand Mark Master , and Bro . J . M . Wilkinson , P . P . G . W . A telegram from the VV . M ., who was at Moscow , was read conveying " Hearty good wishes " to his lodge . Bro . Dalton reported to the lodge that there appeared very good prospects of the building of new lodge premises .

SALFORD . Zetland Lodge ( No . 852 ) . —The installation meeting was held on VVednesday , the ioih inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , The Crescent . There was a very large attendance of brethien present , we presume on account of the great popularity of Bro . lleardmore , W . M ., who installed his successor in a most admirable manner .

The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for a gentleman , and being favourable , he was initiated by the VV . M . Bro . J . S . Willis , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . VV . H . Booth , P . M ., and after the usual routine , he was duly installed into the chair of K . S . Bro . John Blackwell ,

P . M ., presented the working tools . Bro . VVoolley , P . M ., addressed the W . M . and Wardens , and Bro . Thomas Pike the brethren generally . Bro . C . H . Wheeler , P . M ., invested and addressed the officers in an effective manner as follows : Bros . 1 . S . Willis , VV . M . ; lames Beardmore , l . P . M . ; R . B . Robinson , S . W . ; A . VV . Sidebottom , J . W . ; VV . II . Fullord , Treas . ; G . llackiu , Sec ; I . Leach ,

Cap . ; J . Cumey , Dir . of Cers . ; T . Hulme , S . D . ; VV . Ison , J . D . ; T . Turner , I . G . ; VV . Liycock , Org . ; James Bradbury , Griffiths , Jno . Bradbury , Willan , Ingle , Walmsley , Denton , and Watson , Stwds . ; and C H . Wheeler , P . M ., Tyler . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed from the numerous visitors present , and subsequently the brethren adjourned

to a banquet , which had been splendidly served . During the evening there were two jewels presentedone a magnificent Past Master ' s , presented to Bro . Beardmore , l . P . M ., in solid lS-carat gold , of very chaste design and workmanship . This was presented by subscription from the brethren ; and the other was one presented by Bro . Beardmore , I . P . M ., to his Secretary during the past

year . The usual toast list was gone through , and some very capital speeches were the order of the evening . And under the direction of Bro . J . Corney , P . M ., Dir . of Cers ., all went as smoothly as it was possible to do . 'The following brethren were present : Bros . James Beardmore , VV . M . ; lohn Blickwell , l . P . M . ; lohn Sam .

Willis , S . W . ; T . A . Turner , Sec . ; A . W . Sidebottom , S . D . ; T . Hulme , J . D . ; Wm . Ison , I . G . ; | . R . Leach , Chap . ; J . R . P . Leresche , P P . G . Reg . ; Thomas Pike , P . M . ; J . VV . Booth , P . M . ; J . A . VVooley , P . M . ; James Coney . P . M . I ; W . H . Fulford , P . M . ; C II . Wheeler , P . M . ; J . Hullora , A . Downs , 11 . T . Barrett , John Bradbury , Gccge llackin , John Ingle , James Smith , D . Entitti ,

Thomas Williams . John Robinson , George Sidebottom , William VValmsley , W . Dean , E . Denton , J . Laycock , James Bradbury , Joseph Potts , James Cooper , James Ind , James Metcalfe , D . Barron , W . ' Sa / agc , P .. M ., P . P . G . T . ; T . Aichcr Lowe , P . M . P . PG .. S . B . ; W . M' of Duchess of V ' ork , No . 24 S 2 ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; J . U .

Hooper . P . M ., P . P . O . T . ; J . ) W . Millward , P . M . ; B . Eckersley , VV . M . 1134 ; A . Lewtas , P . M . ; Thos . Garrett , W . M . lof- 'C , ; Ihos . How-irth , IL Heard , E . Waterton , C Driver , S . W . 1114 ; J- D . VValley , F . Swindells , John MtCullough , T . T . Selton , VV . M . 1773 . The jewels were manufactured by liro . George Kenning .

WESTHAM . Hadrian Lodge ( No . 24 . S 3 J . — The usual monthly meeting ot this lodge was held at the Corporation Arms on Wednesday , the loth inst . Bro . Major E . W . Stillwcll is the first VV . M . of the lodge , and had caused a great deal of interest to be taken in the meeting , as the

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lodge met at 2 . 30 in the afternoon for the purpose of raising six brethren and also an initiation . The lodge was opened at the time appointed , and the minutes and correspondence were read by the Secretary . The ceremony of raising three of the brethren ( singly ) was completed at 5 o ' clock . A " call off" then took place , and tea was partaken of .

The lodge was resumed at 5 . 30 ., when three other brethren were raised by the W . M . The initiation of Mr . George Nicholson was done by Bro . VV . E . Morrison , P . M ., the I . P . M . of the lodge . The lodge was closed at S . 10 ., and supper followed , at which the W . M . and officers were congratulated upon the impressive manner the work in the lodge had been carried

out . The lodge was consecrated in September last , and Bro Nicholson was the nth initiate .

WOLVERHAMTON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 419 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , on the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Edwin Berry , S . W ., was installed W . M . for the present year . There was a good attendance of members of the lodge and visitors , among whom were : Bros . Fred . T . Beck , Prov . G . Stwd . ; E .

Berry , S . W . ; E . F . Coleman Sec . ; T . C . Bigwood , S . D . ; VV . Skett , J . D . ; Sidney Dean , Org . ; 1 . E . Lowe , I . G . ; R . M . Lord and J . N . Lester , Stwds . ; H . M . Lord , Thos . Knight , Thos . Dobbs , H . Vale , William Howell , P . de la Haye , J . Bigwood , J . H . Skidmore , Alf . Orme , W . B . Mears , W . E . Allen , A . C Skidmore , H . Cafiisch , B . G . Bradley , J . W . 526 ; A . T . Mohneaux , Org . 52 G ; VV . H .

Hewitt , 526 ; and H . C . Reynolds , 526 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes ot the last regular lodge read an 1 confirmed , Bro . Fred . T . Beck , the retiring Master , proceeded with the ceremony of installation . The Board of Installed Masters c insisted of : Bros . Fred . T , Beck , P . G . S . ; J . Bradney , W . Corke , P . G . R . ; R . Gibson , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Beittie , P . P . G . S . ;

H . Willcock , G . H . Stanger , P . P . G . R . ; Geo . Vaughan , P . G . D . ; S . Parkes , J . J . Smith . ^ 26 ; F . G . Lddington , 52 b ; Thomas | . Barnett , 526 , P . P . G S . W . ; M . Barker , 1792 , P . P . G . W . : C . J . Hewitt . 725 . P . G . Stwd . ; G . VV . Walker , 526 , P . G . Sec . ; John Smith , 1520 ; J . Bites , H . P . Smith , iS ! . S , P . G . S . ; Harry Sheppard , 641 , P . P . G . D . ; J . Dunbar Steen , P . A . G . Sec ; C W . Graham , H . Hall , 52 G ;

and B . A . Willcock , P . P . A . G . D . C . After being inducted into the chair and saluted , Bro . Edwin Berry inves : ed the following brethren as hisj officers : Bros . Fred . T . Beck , I . P . M . ; E . F . Coleman , S . W . ; T . C Bigwood , J . W . ; Rev . J . Jeddon , P . P . G . C . ; R . A . Willcock , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; William Howell , Sec . ; C A . Newnham , P . G . Treas . ; W . Skett , S . D . ; T . E . Lowe , J . D . ; R . M . Lord . I . G . ; Sidney Dean , Org . ; and J . VV . Lester and H . M . Lord , Stwds .

Bro . F . T . Beck was then presented by the W . M ., on behalf of the officers and brethren , with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his very efficient services to the lodge during his year of rule . The gift was acknowledged in appropriate terms . The report of the Audit Committee , including the balancesheet , was then presented by Bro . R . A . Willcock , P . M ., and accepted by the brethren . The W . M . gave notice of his intention to propose at the next meeting a candidate for

initiation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet which did honour to the

manageress . The toasts of " Queen " and " The M . W . G . M . " having been loyally and heartily honoured , Bro . Coleman , S . W ., proposed that of " The Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in the course of which he gave expression to the wide-spread satisfaction felt by the brethren

throughout the province generally , and by those in Northhampton particularly , at the appointment of the Earl of Dartmouth as P . G . M ., and was quite convinced that he would become one of the most popular of the Provincial Grand Masters of our native land . In proposing the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " Bro . A . Willcock said he was sure the brethren were all

pleased to see the chair occupied by one who had already done good work in the various offices which he had held in the lodge . He had been in no hurry to reach the position he held that right . He believed that he placed the interests of St . Peter ' s first and foremost , and they had had an instance of that that evening in the appointment of his officers . He knew Bro . Berry 30 years ago , when a boy at School ,

and he was now , as a man , pleased to acknowledge him once more as Master . The W . M ., in reply , said that he had felt anything but comfortable while Bro . Willcock—his senior in Masonry , but junior in age—had been speaking , but , the ordeal pissed , he thanked him for the excellent opinion he had formed of him ; he also thanked the brethren for the cordial

way in which they had welcomed him in the chairof St . Peter ' s Lodge . It had been his ambition to occupy that position , and he was proud of being the Master of a lodge now fm years old , and which had been ruled by so many able Past Masters , amongst whom he might mention the celebrated Dr . Oliver , the author of many excellent books on Masonry . He would do his level best to keep up the

prestige of the lodge , and hoped the brethren would give him plenty of work . He was grateful for past kindness and consideration , and felt assured that his officers would faithfully support him , without which all his efforts would be vain . " 'The Health of the Installing Master" was cordially given by Bro . VV . Cooke , P . M ., P . G . R ., and suitably

responded to . 'Ihe toasts of " 'The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Masonic Charities , " and "The Officers" were duly honojred . 'The musical programme , which was an excellent one , was ably rendered by Bros . Molineaux , Dean , Howell , W . Strttt , and Dobbs .

The marriage of Bro . the lion . R . A . llandcock , younger son of the late Lord Castlemiine , with Ethel Violet , only daughter of Colonel Bainbriilge , R . A ., of the Royal Arsenal , was solemnised in Holy Trinity Church , Woolwich , on Tuesday afternoon , the band of the Royal Artillery being present on the occasion . On the same day in St . Paul's , Knightsbridgc , were married Mr . Charles II . Farrer , and Miss Kathleen Leslie-Melville , daughter of the Hon . Norman and Mrs . Leslie-Melville .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hali , Great Queenstreet , on the 5 th inst . Among those present were : Comps . Birch , M . E . Z . ; W . Radcliffe , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . B . Stevens , J ., H . elect ; A . H . Larco-ne , S . N ., J .

elect ; VV . J . Collins , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; S . Cochrane , G . Treas ., P . S . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., tst A . S . ; C W . Maoleton , 2 nd A . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C . ; Graves , P . Z . ; and F . McDougal , P . Z . Comps . Cleghorn and Hay were

visitors . The minutes of the previous convoca'ion having been read and confirmed , Comp . J . Heming installed the Principal in a highly impressive manner . The following investitures took place : Comps . W . J . Collins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Capt . Walls . S . N . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . W . Mapleton , P . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., ist AS . ; Lieut .-

Col . VV . Hart , 2 nd A . S . ; G . B . Heming , D . C . ; and H . Nash , Stwd . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Birch . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Comp . S . Cochrane , G . Treas ., responded to the toast

ot the Grand Officers , in a speech of some length , in the course of which he stated that he had to thank very sincerely several members of the old Fidelity Chapter for their kind support , valuable hints , and exertions on his behalf during his candidature and subsequent testimonial presentation .

The I . P . Z . proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z . " He said the Fidelity Chapter was proud of having at its head so painstaking a worker and genial a man as Comp . Radcliffe . He had been most punctual in his attendance , and had discharged the minor offices most admirably . He augured for him a most pleasant and successful year of office .

The M . E . Z . having briefly replied , gave " The Second and Third Principals , " to which toist Comps . Stevens , and Larcome replied . ' Comp . Cleghorn made a neat speech in replying for "The Visitors . " In proposing the toast of " The Past Principals , " the M . E . Z . particularly alluded to the services of Comp . j .

Heming , who had so ably installed him that day . He also had to thank Comp . VV . J . Collins for many acts of kindness both in and out of the chapter . The chapter was fortunate in securing the latter companion ' s services asS . E . ; This toast having been duly acknowledged , the toa . st of " The Officers , " terminated the proceedings .

An excellent programme of music was furnished by Comp . Collins assisted by Mesdames Maisie Turner , Hannah Jones , and Mr . Harrison Brockbank . The latter has a most magnificent baritone voice . His rendering of " The Vjllage Blacksmith" gave great satisfaction .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th instant , at the City Terminus Hotel , E . C , when there were present Comps . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; W . Hawes , H . ; H . Garrod , P . A . G . D . C , acting J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Birdseye , P . Z ., acting P . S . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z ., acting ist A . S . ;

John Taylor , P . Z . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle , I . P . Z . ; W . R . Dixon , P . Z . ; John Kent , Fredk . Hughes , H . Lotery , W . J . Sowden , and G . Grant . Visitors : Comps . F . Arthur King , 14 S 9 ; W . H . Delve , 14 S 9 ; J . H . Donaldson , Victoria Chapter ; J . J . Whitworth , 554 ; and B . Forster , Mount Lebanon Chapter . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was read and

adopted . Comp . F . D . R . Copestick installed the Principals for the ensuing year , ably assisted by Comps . Garrod , Taylor , and Birdseye . Bros . W . J . Sowden , 2264 ; II . Lotery , 2264 ; and Fredk . Hughes , W . M . 192 , were exalted to the Degree of the Holy Royal Arch . Four members ol the Lion and Lamb Lodge were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting in April . The companions dined together , under the gavel of the newly-installed M . E . Z ., Comp . VV . Hawes .

Looges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Looges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . J . Markland , jun ., W . M . ; S . M . Austin , S . W . ) A . Saunders , P . M ., J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; VV . II , Tucker , P . M ., Sec . ; Macfarlane , S . D . ; J . Thomas , J . D . ;

Ingram , I . G . ; b . Stutfield , W . M . 144 ; Murrell , Matthews , and Ham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Matthews being candidate . The 2 nd

Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time . Bros . Matthews and Murrell were unanimously elected joining members of the lodge , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Austin was

unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , when it was proposed by Bro . Stutfield , and seconded by Bro . Tucker , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Macfarlane for the efficient manner he had occupied the chair for the first time . 'The lodge was then closed .

LA lUUiKANUi LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting 0 this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., a ' the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . G . Hill , W . M . ; Kraus , S . W . ; Boehm . J . W . ; Thos . Clear , S . D . ; Geo . Ridout , J . D . ; T . Smalc , I . G . ; J . Paul , Preceptor ; Willby , Sec ' ; Thorn , P . M- Godwin , P . M . ; Godwin , P . M . ; Hoggins , VV . M . ; Osborne . VV . M . ; Terry , Cross , Sturgess , Mason , and others . 1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of