Craft Masonry.

disposition , and claimed the support of the brethren in his Stewardship at the next festival of that Institution . While thanking the lodge for the donation which it had placed on his list , he appealed to each individual brother to become a subscriber to the funds of that Institution , and to maintain the Charitable reputation which the Leopold Lodge enjoyed .

Bro . Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., replyingto the toast , referred to the three Institutions , viz .: the Boys' and the Girls' Schools , and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which were the ornaments of the Craft , and which he was ' glad to find were so evenly supported . While they had that nig ht been celebrating the auspicious occasion of their installation ceremony , they should not forget their

unfortunate brethren , their widows , and offspring , but do all in their power to alleviate the genuine distress existing . The VV . M . having thrown in his lot with the Old People's Institution , no words were necessary to commend that Charity to their generous support . From 15 annuities granted in 1 S 43 , the Institution had made such rapid strides , that at the last election the number of annuitants had

increased to 193 males and 240 females , involving an annual expenditure of over ^ 15 , , London taking a third of the amount , the remainder going to the provinces , the Channel Islands , and the Colonies , thus forcibly demonstrating the universality of the science . Easy means of becoming Life Subscribers or Life Governors of the R . M . B . l . were afforded , by the new association just started in connection with the

Leopold Lodge of Instruction , and it was to be hoped that every member would join the Charitable Association . The Leopold Lodge , Bro . Morgan urged , had an especial interest in the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , having one of its Past Masters and founders on the funds of that Institution . Days of adversity might fall upon any one present—God forbid that they ever should . If , however ,

any one of them had to make an appeal to the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , might it be said of each one of them that in the day of his prosperity and opportunity he had done what he could , and might the appeal not be in vain . In conclusion , he commended to the brethren those

significant and never-to-be-forgotten words of the Apostle Paul : "And now abideth Faith , Hope , Charity , these three , but the greatest of these is Charity , " and earnestly entreated the brethren of the Leopold Lodge to strengthen the hands of their W . M ., sending him up to the festivd with the record Steward ' s List .

In feeling terms the toast of " The Past Masters of the Lodge" was submitted , the W . M . claiming their valued assistance which had been so ungrudingly given in past years . Able responses were nude by Bros . C . W . Kent , father of the lodge ; J . T . Dormer , W . Carey , Sec ; and T . Duffield , each promising to lighten the task of their

newlyinstalled W . M . by doing all theyjcould to assist him during his Mastership . Last , but not least , followed " The Officers , " of whom the W . M . was justly proud as zealous andjworthy brethren , who would give a good account of themselves during his year of office . % Bros . Watts , S . W . ; Meadows , J . W . ; Bartlett , P . M ., Treas . ; and Morris , Stwd ., suitably responded . The proceedings were brought to a close by the Tyler ' s

toast . A highly entertaining musical programme was provided by the W . M . for the brethren , which was much appreciated , the artistes being Mrs . Evan Owen , Miss Maggie lonesand sisters , Messrs . Evan Owen , J . Owen , and J . Williams , and Bro . H . Mervyn Ward . Bro . W . F . Packer , P . M ., in his usually excellent manner acted as accompanist , Bro . Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., | having charge of the arrangements .

Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 1743 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . John Stait , W . M ., in the chair . After the usual business was concluded , Bro . C . F . Ferry , P . M ., Sec , delivered a lecture , illustrated with large water-colour drawings and diagrams , upon Stonehenge , one of the earliest examples of operative Masonry

in Britain , and its relation to ancient mysteries similar to those of Freemasonry in the present day . The lecturer described its geometrical ground plan , its appearance when in a perfect state , and in its now ruinous condition ; its probable astronomical and religious uses , and finally its similarity in five points to our present proceedings , this

latter part being , of course , entirely esoteric . 'At the conclusion the brethren unanirrously passed him a cordial vote of thanks for an in ' ellectual evening . The visitors present were : Bros . E . C Talbot , VV . M . 65 ; John Roberts , P . M . " 5 ! J-R . Johnson , P . M ., Sec . 2005 ; E . Kearney , P . M . ' 54 '» T . VV . Allsop , SS ; VV . J . Barnes , 1227 ; and J . Walton , 1366 .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BOLTON . . Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The installation was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the New Masonic Hall . There was a very large attendance indeed , no doubt for the reason that at the meeting Lord Stanley

was present , and he was admitted as a joining member , Tt , c 7 entua " y he was appointed S . W . of ye antient lodge . 1 , "" ethren having assembled , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . Murphy , VV . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was received and adopted . The aflairs , under the careful management of Bro . Major J . Booth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,

were lound to be very satisfactory indeed . Bro . J . Booth then occupied the chair as Installing Master , and appointed Bros . James Walker , P . P . I . G . W ., as S . W . ; E . G . liarwood , P . P . J . G . W ., as J . W . ; and James Newton , Prov . A . G . Sec , as I . G . Bro . J . W . Thompson , S . W ., W . M . \ r \ P resenteiI to the Installing Master by Bro . Alurph y and was duly installed in an effective manner . ™ , - - r -- ¦— .. —^ uu > j IUSIC 11 II . U 111 an cucuivc iiiauiici 11 he

newly-mstalled Master was proclaimed and saluted in the three Degrees under the able direction of Bro . Wm . ! "' . "f i M " P . P . S . G . D . The working tools were presented by Bro . Rev . R . W . Clayton , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . We were glad to see the W . M . invest and address his own officers as follows : Bros . T . Murphy , [ . P . M . ; Lord rt" ' n - , y- „ - L - Hmne ) 1 ' J-W : ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; j . Booth , P . M ., P . P .

Provincial Meetings.

S . G . D ., Treas . ; F . W . Briscoe , Sec . ; F . W . Broadbent , S . D . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , J . D . ; J . M . Hardcastle , D . of C . ; VV . Forrest , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .. A . D . of C . ; T . Cooper , jun ., I . G . ; F . W . Isherwood . Org . ; J . Walker , J . E . Spencer , G . J . French , C F . Murphy , and J . Johnston , Stewards ; and Rawsthorne , Tyler . Bro . W . Forrest addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren .

The following were present : Bros . T . Murphy , VV . M . ; J . W . Thompson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . Barnes , J . W . ; Rev . VV . R . Clayton , P . M ., P . P G . Chap . ; John " Booth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; H . Hinnell . Sec ; VV . Forrest , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; F . W . Broadbent , J . D . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , I . G . ; F . W . Isherwood ; H . VV . Briscoe , Onr . ; S . Rawsthorne , P . M . ; VV . Slater , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; jas .

Walker , P . P . | . G . VV . ; James Newton , P . A . G . Sec . ; G . J . French , John Walker , Stanley Cooper , VV . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; R . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; B . A . Dobson , Lord Stanley , Roger Banker , j . Naylor , P . M . ; and VV Goulding , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Allen , VV . M . G 2 ; John Miles , VV . M . ; Chas . Holgate ; W . H . Brown , P . M . ; G . H . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; Wm . Campbell

P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C ; J . B . Goulborn , P . M . ; Robt . Johnson , P . M . ; H . J . Cooper , John Peak , and W . E . Bland . There was , during the evening , a lovely Past Master ' s jewel presented to Bro . Murphy , I . P . M ., in appreciation of his valuable services as W . M .

Subsequently a banquet was held , admirab ' y served by Mr . Wolmsley , and during the evening a programme of music was ably gone through . The brethren who took part were Bros . Johnson , Murphy , Goulburn , Dobson , Slater , and Forrest . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in a most enthusiastic manner , and a most interesting meeting closed . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

CAMBRIDGE . Scientific Lodge ( No . 8 S ) . —By virtue of a dispensation from the Provincial Grand Master , the annual meeting of this lodge ( originally called for the Sth inst . ) was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Lion Hotel , Petty Cury . The brethren assembled at half-past four , with Bro . W . B . Redfern , W . M ., in the chair , and , after

opening , proceeded at once to pass a sincere vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Bro . Andrew H . Moyes , P . M ., late D . P . G . M ., P . G . Std . Br . England , whose death was the cause of the postponement of the lodge . The late brother was referred to in the highest terms . After the minutes had been confirmed , the Treasurer ' s

accounts were presented and passed , and Bro . G . A . Allen was elected T \ ler in succession to Bro . C . H . Ellis , resigned . It was agreed that the annual subscription of £ 2 be paid to the Ruyal Masonic Benevolent Institution . At the close of the general business , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Charles Henry Banham , S . W ., Prov . G . Reg ., was proceeded with in the presence of a large muster of

members of the lodge and visiting brethren . The attendance included Bros . Rev . J . H . Gray , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; Rev . Sedgwick , Past Grand Chap . ; F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . I , for Girls ; G . Carrick , P . P . S . G . W .,- J . Vail , P . S . G . W . ; W . Bray , P . G . Treas . ; C . IL Vincent , P . P . G . Reg . Suffolk ; P . H . Young , VV . M . 441 ; A . Hill , VV . M . S 59 ; J . R . Bambridge

, S . W . S 09 ; T . E . Worlledge , S . W . 1492 ; Caot . Gane , P . M . S 3 S ; and Kettwood , 209 S . The duties of Installing Master were ably and efficiently discharged by Bro . B . Chennell , P . P . S . G . W . The newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . Banham , afterwards appointed and invested the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year , as follows : Bros . W . B . Redfern , P . P . G . Purst ., I . P . M . ; J . L . Rutter , P . P .

A . G . D . C , S . W . ; B . VV . Beales , jun ., P . A . G . D . C , J . W . ; T . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Chap . ; T . Hunnybun , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; Oliver Papworth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , Sec . ; VV . Sindall , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; J . IL Moyes , J . D . ; F . Piggotc , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; H . S . Davison , P . G . Stwd ., Std . Br . ; J . Morley , Org . ; A . J . Lyon , I . G . ; B . W . Beales , sen ., P . P . G . Treas ., Stwd . ; and G . A . Allen , Tyler . The

three addresses to the VV . M ., the Wardens , and the brethren were impressively delivered by Bro . T . Nichols , P . M ., Chap . A Past Master ' s jewel was subsequently presented to Bro . W . B . Redfern , the out-going W . AL , on behalf of the lodge , by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , to which about sixty brethren sat down .

DORCHESTER . Faith and Unanimity Lodge ( No . 417 ) . —On Thursday , the 4 th inst ., there was a large gathering at the Masonic Hall , to witness the installation of Bro . J . F . Young as VV . M . of the lodge . The ceremony was performed by Bro . E . VV . Young , P . P . S . G . D . The

following officers for the year were invested : Bros . Huxtable , I . P . M . ; Knight , S . W . ; Neville , J . W . ; Rev . G . Pickering , Chap . ; Lock , Treas . ; Evans , S . D . ; Kingdon , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Robinson , P . P . J . G . W ., D . of C ; E . Newman , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; Stroud and Hunt , Stewards ; and Talbot and Longman , 'Tylers . The annual banquet was afterwards held .

GOSPORT . Gosport Lodge ( No . 903 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 9 th instant at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , when Bro . F . Wa . zza . ra was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year in the presence of about 40 brethren , including many visitors from other lodges . The ceremony was duly performed by Bro . M . Hart , the

retiring W . M . Ihe following appointments were made : Bros . VV . J . lago , S . W . ; J . Maleng , J . W . ; W . A Rowe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; E . G . Collins , Sec ; S . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; S . M . Bunch , S . D . ; W . L . Finncmore , J . D . ; I . E . Thornton , P . M ., Org . ; A . Pearce , I . G . ; T . E . V . Broadway and A . H . Dove , Stwds . ; and G . Slimm , Tyler .

After the lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet'room , where an excellent repast had been provided by Bro . F . Taylor . After dinner , the usual toasts were honoured . A musical programme was carried out under the direction of Bro . G . Pearman , P . P . G . Org .

Provincial Meetings.

GRANTHAM . Doric Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —This lodge held its annual installation meeting at the Freemasons' Rooms , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the VV . M . ( Bro . Lyne ) , the chair was taken by Bro . E . T . Wigelsworth , P . P . S . G . D ., supported by Bros . F . W . Robinson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . H . Gorton , J . W . ; T .

Vincent , acting Sec ; J . Rayner , S . D . ; Bliss , I . D . ; R . F . M . White , I . G . ; Anderson , P . M . ; Beeson , P . M . -, Beaumont , P . M . ; Collingwood , P . M . ; Lincoln , Palmer , Trotter , James , Heaton , Lethem , Bliley , Evans , Rothernburg , Willson and Dann . Visitors : Bros . ] . L . Rayner , P . M . 297 , P . P . A . G . Sec ; Hardy , 13 S 6 ; " Warne and Taylor , 1405 ; Heath , 704 ; and ( ackson and Lockton , Tylers .

The lodge was opened and minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Bro . Captain Russell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , then kindly undertook the duties of Installing Master , and , having assumed the chair , and with Bro . Wigelsworth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., actinc ; as S . W ., and Bro . Collingwonrl , P . M ., P . P . G . S . VV ., acting J . W ., installed Bro . F . VV . Robinson as W . M . in an impressive and excellent manner .

The following officers were invested : Bros . Carton , S . W . ; Rayner , J . W . ; Wigelsworth , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; Vincent , Sec ; Klsmere , Chap . ; Beeson , Org . ; Lincoln , S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; and Heaton , I . G . The lodge was closed after " Hearty good wishes " had been tendered . After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the George

Hotel , where the annual banquet was held under the presidency of theVV . M . The toast list was of thecustomarykinrl . The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " who suitably replied . "The Health of the Installing Master" was proposed and warmly received . "The Officers of the Doric Lodge , " submitted by the W . M ., was responded to by Bros . LyneGartonand

, , Rayner . Bros . J . L . Rayner , Hardy , Taylor , and Heath , replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " "The Masonic Charities , " submitted by Bro . Elsmere , was responded to by the Treasurer , who gave a very pleasing account of the working of the Doric Benevolent Fund , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

LANCASTER . Lodge Of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The installation meeting of this centenary lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Church-street , and was an exceptionally representative assembly of the brethren in and around Lancaster . Both the W . M . andtheS . W ., W . M . elect , being well-known brethren , and the Installing Master .

Bro . William G lodachre , P . G . S . B . and P . G . S ., being noted for the efficient way in which he performs the ceremony , no doubt combined to bring about one of the largest private lodge meetings held in the town . The members present were Bros . Wm . Atkinson , W . M . ; J . W . Wearing , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); J . H . Parker , J . W . ; Heald , P . M . and Treas . ; J . R . B . Pilkington , P . M . and Sec . ; C . Grime , S . D . ; Henry Lea ,

J . D . ; Henry Gooch , P . M . and D . C . ; Armstrong , Org . ; Huntington , I . G . ; C . Compston and George Harrison , Stwds . ; B . Hamer , Tyler ; J . E . Oglethorpe , P . P . G . R . ; John Hatch , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Richard Nicholson , P . P . G . P . ; James Hatch , P . M . ; George Kelland , P . M . ; Edward Cardwell , P . M . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M . ; James B . Shaw , P . M . ; A . McRaith , P . M . ; Alfred T . Relph ,

P . M . ; B . Gregson , P . M . ; Richard Stanton , P . M . ; James Taylor , P . M . ; Joseph Barrow , T . G . Thompson , H . Sumner , G . C . Hatton , H . Wood , J . Birkett , O . Gardner , Joseph Bewsher , Hy . S . Oglethorpe , and others . Visitors : Bros . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec ; A . B . Ewart , VV . M . and P . G . Org . ; Lane , P . M . 7 6 4 ; P . P . G . S . W . Durham ; Greaves , VV . M ., Penrose , S . W ., C .

Gibson , J . W ., A . VV . Kershaw , P . M ., N . W . Helme , P . M . and Treas ., J . Bennett , P . M ., and L . H . Bruce , of 1051 ; J . L . Barrow , S . W ., George Jackson , | . W ., A . L . Price , P . M . and Treas ., W . Linaker , I . P . M ., J . E . Miller and C . J . Watson , of 1353 k A . Gorton , VV . M ., and J . F , Willan , P . M ., of 1561 ; and A . Hunt , 425 . ' 1 he lodge being duly opened and minutes read and confirmed , Bro . W . Atkinson , VV . M ., presented Bro . I . VV .

Wearing , S . W ., VV . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , who was installed as VV . M . in a very able and impressive manner by Bro . VV . Goodacre , Prov . G . Sec . The newlyinstalled Master then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows . Bros . VV . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; Parker , S . W . ; Grime , J . W . ; Heald , Treas . ; J . R . D , Pilkington , Sec ; Lea , S . D . ; Armstrong , J . D . ; Gooch

, Dir . of Cers . ; Hy . S . Oglethorpe , Org . ; Compston , I . G . ; Harrison and Clark , Stwds . ; and Hamer , Tyler . Bro . Pilkington was re-elected the representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed , and the lodge was closed . The brethren , about 50 , adjourned to the King ' s Arms

Hotel , when a recherche' repast was supplied by Messrs . Ducksbury , and was enjoyed , under the genial presidency of the VV . M . After the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were honoured . A charming programme of music was rendered by Bro . H . B . Ewart , Prov . G . Org ., on the piano ; songs by Bros . Parker , Wood , Grime and Harrison ; and sketches by Bro . Bewsher .

A pleasant evening terminated with the 'T yler ' s toast

LONGTON . Etruscan Lodge ( No . 546 ) . —The annual festival and installation of Bro . James E . Hodson , the W . M . elect , took place at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the nth inst ., in a full lodge , including a number of Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , testifying to the respect in which Bro . Hodson is held by the members of this and

neighbouring lodges . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . M . Wood , P . G . R ., in a Board of 19 Installed Masters , the heartiest Masonic greetings being given to the newly-installed Master . The officers were invested by Bro . Hodson as follows : Bros . G . E . Walters . S . W . ; W . Brickel , J . W . ; W . R . Blair , Treas . ; J .

Wetherley , Sec . ; G . C . Kent , D . C ; J . W . Bromley , S . D . ; J . S . Boughey . J . D . ; W . Garn r , Org . ; G . H , I ' rewer , I . G . ; A . L . Harber and T . I . Cope , Stewards ; and T . Warren , Tyler . The lodge having been closed in the usual form , the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Anchor Hotel , where well-spread tables awaited them .