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"The Present and Past Grand Officers , " and made an allusion , in terms of dee ]) sympathy , to the affliction which had befallen the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., In coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Parkinson , the W . M . said it was a matter of deep gratification to him to greet their distinguished brother in this lodge , and mentioned that when he first met Bro . Parkinson it was not as
a Mason ; but their brother was carrying on a work which formed one of the great pillars of the Craft , which Bro . Parkinson was spending days and nights in , bringing to light the ills attending the badly carried out Poor Laws , by which the poor and wretched were left , in some instances , to perish in the streets ; in others , are so crowded in the workhouses , as to inflict the utmost misery . The result of
Bro . Parkinson ' s work with a small chosen band , was that the Casual Acts were passed , and Gathorne Hardy ' s Act was now in full operation . Bro . Parkinson , in reply , said that the W . M . had given the credit which he ought to take himself , for he , by his shrewd advice , had been one means of carrying out those great reforms of which he had spoken . He congratulated the lodge upon its
excellent working , and Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson added that the Master of a lodge must be like a figure-head of a ship , to lead the way , and as a helm to guide it , and the Master they had would fulfil those requirements . Bro . Mason also spoke , and the W . M ., after acknowledging the cordial toast of his name , proposed "The Health of his Immediate P . M ., " upon whose breast he placed the jewel of the lodge ,
given only to those Masters who worked the ceremonies and installed their successors . Bros . Buss , Headen , J . Terry , and Hillhousc also spoke , and a very enjoyable evening ended , just before the hour when Dr . Johnson was wont to leave the gate for his much loved Fleet-street . BATH . —LODGE OF HONOUR ( NO 379 ) . —In compliance with the summons , the members met at the Masonic Hall ,
at 8 p . m ., on Monday , February 8 th . Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., opened the lodge in the first degree , assisted by Bros . Phillips , I . P . M . ; Cooke , S . W . ; Dr . H . Hopkins . P . M ., etc ., acting as J . W . ; C . S . Barker , Treasurer ; H . Culliford Hopkins , Secretary ; J . Dutton , P . M ., acting as S . D . ; H . Smyth , J . D . ; Lcir , I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
A ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Edwin Little , who had been regularly proposed as a candidate for initiation . This proving favourable , he was introduced , properly prepared , and duly initiated by the I . P . M ., to whom the W . M . liad resigned his chair for the purpose . The delivery of the charge was necessarily postponed to the next meeting . The W . M . having resumed his place in the cast , called
on the Treasurer to read his report for the past year , which , having . been certified by the auditors , was duly passed . Considerable discussion arose on matters connected with the internal affairs of the lodge , of no general interest . No other business offering , the proceedings were brought to a close at quarter to ten . SLEAFORD . —ST . BOTOI . PII ' LODGE ( No . 588 ) . —The
usual nlPnthly meeting of this lodge took place on Monday 8 th inst ., at which were present the following : —Bros . T . Bellamy , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., W . M . ; Rev . W . Lynes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . Staffordshire ; T . E . Jacobson , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W . ; T . J . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . ; D . Elwood , P . M ., Sec ' ; E . R . Dibbcn , S . W . ; G . Williams , J . W . ; W . Bourn , W . Stringer , and others . The business
comprised the raising of Bro . Thorpe and the initiation of Messrs . R . Wildgoose and C . F . Bedford , the ceremonies being performed separately . The brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , in consequence of the recent death of one of the Past Masters of the lodge . Refreshment succeeded labour , and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony .
W 1 MBORNE . —CuTiinr . ucA LODGE ( No . 622 ) . —The brcthrt'li of this lodf-e celebrated the annual festival of St . John on Monday last , when Bro . J . W . Luff , S . W ., P . G . S . Works , was installed W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The event attracted an unusually large attendance of members and visitors , including many of high distinction in the Craft , and the proceedings of the day were
carried out in . 1 truly Masonic manner . 1 he Masonic Hall , where the gathering took place , was splendidly decorated in honour of the occasion . The lodge-room , loo , which is handsomely furnished and cleverly lighted , was generally admired . Lodge opened nt 4 . 30 under the presidency of the retiring W . M ., Bro . Montague Guest , P . G . S . W ., when the Mowing brethren were present : —
Bros . H . C Burt , LP . M . ; J . W . Luff , S . W ' . ; A . J . Budden , I . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ( Secretary Boys' School ); Captain Moore , 76 ; Wyndham , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ( Wilts ); I lollidny , P . M . ( Ringwood ); A . E . Guest , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Rev . T . Pearcc , P . D . Prov . G . M ., P . Prov , G . Chap . ; H . C Burt , P . M ., 1 ' - I ' rov . A . D . C . ; Whitehead SmHh , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; E . T . Budden , P . M ., W . M . 386 ,
P . G . S . D . ; W . J . Fletcher , P . M . ; C . R . Rowe , P . M ., P . Prov . G . SAV . ; Soppitl , P . M . 472 , P . Prov . G . S . Works ; Robins , 227 , 472 ; Dyer ( Ringwood ); Pike ( Wareham ); R . Friend , W . J . Tink , G . Wilson , J . Hammond , Bugden , JJaverstock ; Iiigs , W . M . Poole Lodge ; G , R . Crickmay , P . M . 170 ; C , E . Amos ( London ) 921 , 460 ; A . H , Green , •2 « i ; Ponsonby , Atkins , Captain Herford , Austin , Dr .
J-hilpoU * , Hunter , Yc . 1 rsl . e 5-, Bnynton , J . B . Cole , Braine , Raymond , Ellis , Kerridge , P . M „ juid others . After the usual preliminaries the Worthy Bro , Lutl «* -as duly installed in the chair of K . S , according to ancient form , the ceremony being rendered specially effective by the number of Past Masters present . The Installing Master , who Admirably performed his duties , was Bro , K , T , Budden ,
P . M . The W . M . then appointed and invested Ins oflicers as follows :-wBros . M . Guest , I . P . M . ; A . J , Budden , S . W . ; | . Hammond , l . W . ; C . W . Wyndham Treas . ; J . Whitehead Smith , Sec . ; J , A . Atkins , S . D . ; Captain llerford , J . D . ; Herbert , Org . ; If , J ' rkwl , I . G . The business of the lodge having been concluded in harmony , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . A most sumptous banquet had been prepared , under the immediate
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direction of the W . M . and a committee , and every provision was made for the comfort of the guests . The W . M . presided , supported by his Wardens , and the party numbered upwards of fifty—the most numerous company ever seen at the Wimborne Lodge . "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Health of the W . M ., " " Success to the Masonic Charities , " and various other toasts were heartily drunk ,
that of the charities being responded to by Bro . F . Binckes , in his usual eloquent and persuasive manner . Forty-eight guineas were afterwards added by brethren present to the list of Bro . H . C . Burt , who has accepted the office of Steward for the Province of Dorset , at the next festival of Boys' School , the retiring W . M . having , with his accustomed generosity , placed 100 guineas on it previously .
Some good singing after contributed to make it a most agreeable and pleasant evening . THE WHITTINGTON LODGE ( NO . 862 ) held its usual meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Monday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . James W ' eaver , P . M . 862 and 1319 , P . Prov . Org . Middlesex ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; R . ' W . Little , Sec . Girls' School ; Hurlston , P . M . ; Tones , P . M . ;
Smith , P . M . ; Quilter , P . M ., Treasurer ; Kingston , S . W . ; Walker , J . . ; Pritchard ; S . D . ; Walnisley , J . D . ; Moore I . G . ; and about 25 brethren . Visitors , Bros . E . Clark and Major Finney . Bro . Weaver , P . M ., occupied the chair of W . M ., and initiated into our mysteries Mr Henry Cole , passed to the second degree Bros . Holland and Captain Waterhouse , of No . 2 *; - ' , and raised to the
degree of M . M ., Bros . Hum , Williams , Ward , and Oberti . The three ceremonies were performed in Bro , Weaver ' s usual masterly manner , and occupied him just three hours , but as Masonry is a labour of love to him , we are sure he derived as much pleasure from giving the ceremonies , as the brethren did who heard him . There was a notice of motion on the summons , which was
ultimately withdrawn . Bro . P . M . Jones will represent the lodge at the Girls' Festival as steward . The brethren then retired to the banquet room , where a very pleasant evening was spent . SOUTHEND . —Piuonv LODGE ( No . 1000 ) . —This very flourishing lodge held its annual festival on Tuesday the 26 th ult ., in the lodge room , at the Middlelon Hotel ,
Southern ) , for the installation of the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened at two o'clock . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Lucking , P . M . No . 160 , and Prov . G . A . Dir . of Cer . was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being very ably performed by the Revd . Worshipful Brother S . R . Wigram , P . M ., and P . Z . 214 ;
Worshipful Brother Wm . Pisscy , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . Warden , acting as director of ceremonies . The W . M . afterwards appointed , and invested his officers as follows Bros . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , as S . W . ; the Revd . S . R . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z . 214 , and P . P . G . Chaplain , as J . W . and Chaplain ; F . Wood , P . M . 1000 , and P . Prov . S . G . W ., re-elected Treasurer ; J . A . Wardell , P . M .
100 , W . M . 160 , and P . Prov . l . G . D . re-appointed Secretary ; W . Frost S . D . ; W . P . Belliss , J . D . ; H . Rowlev , P . M . 1000 , and P . Prov . S . G . D ., D . C ; Chignell , I . G . ; S . J . Weston , and F . Cantor , Stewards ; Bro . Mountain , Tyler . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Taylor into the mysteries of the Craft . After the lodge was closed , the brethren , about thirty in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet ,
provided by Bro . F . Cantor , of the Middleton Hotel . Besides the above mentioned , the following Past Masters and visitors were present : Bros . I . R . I lemmann I . P . M . 1000 ; Jas . Willing , J . W . No . S 77 ( Domatic ) and W . M . 1507 ( Metropolitan ); J . Clarkson , P . M . 865 , and W . M . 1457 ( Bagshaw lodge ); II . G . Savage , P . M . 174 ; J . Weston ( No . 2 *; , Ireland ); J . C . Johnstone , P . M . No . 20 ,
Sligo ( Ireland ); S . Lilley , Sec . 1457 ; I * . I . Dawson , P . M . 2 ii , and P . Prov . G . O . During the evening , Bro . J . R . Hemmann , the I . P . M ., was presented by the W . M ., Bro . A . Lucking , in the name of the lodge , with the Past Master's Jewel . Bro . I lemmann returned thanks in a suitable manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the evening was enlivened with songs ,
from Bros . Dawson , Phillips , Rowley , Savage , Berry , Arc , and -j . very pleasant evening was spent . K 1 RKBY LONSDALE . —USIIEHI . EY LODGE ( No . 1074 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place at three o ' clock on Friday , Feb , 5 th . 'Che only business was the installation of the W . M . elect , the Earl of Bcctive , M . P ., P . G . M ., supplemented by the annual banquet , The lodge
was opened by the W . M ,, Bro . D . Page , M . D ., assisted by his Wardens nnd a full attendance of members and visitors . The P . G . M . being announced , he was admitted and received with the accustomed honours . The lodge being opened in the second degree , his lordship was presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov , G . R . ; the first part of the ceremony
was conducted by the W . M . T | ic chair of K . S . was then assumed by Bro . John Bowes , who installed the noble earl as W . M , of the Underley lodge for the ensuing year , The concluding portion of the ceremony was most impressively rendered by Bro . W . Dodd , 1 \ M , 1074 , The W . M . closed the lodge down to the first degree , and then appointed and invested his Wardens and other oflicers : the former
being Bios , the Rey . Canon Ware , P . M „ tec , and W . James , P . M ., tie . Bro . 13 r , Page , J , P , M „ then handed to his lordship a very handsome marble timepiece and asked him to present it to their worthy Bro . Anderson , who had filled the office of Tyler without fee or reward from the time the lodge jyns constituted . The W . M . willingly acceded , and in graceful terms made the presentation .
Bro . Anderson feelingly replied . The lodge was then closed and Ihe brethren adjourned lo the banquet . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Bcctive , M . I' ., P . G . M ., yvbo \ yas supported op the right and left by Bros , the Rev . J . V . Thompson , Chaplajn j | ohn T .-. lbol , W . M . 129 , and Prov . G . J . W . ; II . Rauth' tiK . ll , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . ; Joseph Bintley , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Dr . Page " , I . P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ; John
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Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . ; J . Holme , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; W . Dodd , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Bell , 314 , ( Preston ) ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Pr » v . G . R . West Lancashire ; J . Postlethwaite , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward West Lancashire ; W . James , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., J . W . The S . W ., the Rev . Canon Ware . P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ruled in the West . The following toasts were ably proposed and
responded to : — "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Most . Worshipful Pro Grand Master ; the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , " " The Right Hon .
the Earl of Bcctive , M . P ., W . M ., and Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master ; John Whitwell , M . P ., Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; and the rest of the Provincial Grand Oflicers , " " The I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . D . Page , " "The Wardens and Officers of 1074 , " "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Masonic Charities , " "The Treasurer , " "To all Poor and Distressed Freemasons
throughout the Globe , and speedy relief to them . " The music was under the direction of Bro . Godfrey , and contributed largely to the pleasures of the evening . DERBY . —HAHTINGTON LODGE ( No . 1085 ) . —The ninth anniversary and installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , which now numbers over forty members , was held on the 3 rd inst . at the St . James's Hotel , Derby . The
W . M ., Bro . F . Iliffe , P . J . G . W ., and Installing Master , opened the lodge in due form and with solemn prayer , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Henry T . Bobart , S . W \ and W . M . elect , was presented and took the obligation . The lodge was then opened in the third deerec , and all below the rank of
Installed Master having retired , the W . M . elect was entrusted with the pass-word , and withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters being opened , he was re-admitted and duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After having invested Bro . Iliffe with the collar and jewel as I . P . M ., the board was closed . The Master Masons were
re-admitted , and the new W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees . The W . M . closed the lodge in the third , and afterwards in the second degree . He appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . F . Iliffe , I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . W . ; W . Bcathcotc , J . W . ; M . II . Bobart , P . M ., Treas . * , T . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec ; Thco . Hills , S . D . ; Thos . G . tdsby , " | . D . ; Geo .
Pipes , D . of C . ; G . F . Edwards , Org . ; Josh . Heathcote , I . G . The customary addresses to the officers were delivered by Bro . M . II . Bobart , P . M . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , at which the W . M . presided , when the numerous loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to by appropriate
speeches . PEIUECT ASIII . AU LODGE ( NO . 1178 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , 9 6 , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , on Thursday , February 4 th . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Deakin , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . ] . Ruse , S . W . ; J . A . Smith , J . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M .,
Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Batchelor , S . D . ; W . T . Lover , J . D . ; F . Garbett , I . G . ; J . Slock , M . C . ; G . J . Grace , P . M . ; J . II . Ilarmsworth , P . M . ; J . Porter , W . May , and others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . C . B . Checn , 849 ; P . Magce , 548 ; J . Howe , 1326 ; T . H . Miller , P . M . 907 , Src . The work , done in an admirable
maimer , was raising Bros . J . Porter , and J . Howe , 1326 , to the third degree , and initiating Mr . Thomas Simpson ' into the mysteries of the Order . It was arranged to have an emergency meeting on llie first Thursday of the ensuing month . Business being ended , the lodge was closed . There was not any banquet . Soon after the lodge was closed the brethren separated .
ROVAI . S ' TANIIAIII ) LODGE ( No . 129 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Marquess Tavern , Canonbury . The chair was taken by Bro . Younghusband , P . Prov . G . M ., P . M ., P . Z ., supported by Bro . Dickinson , acting S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of 11 . W . Cattlin , who arrived later . Bro . Rafter , S . W . ; Bro . Bigley , Sec , and the other officers , all of
whom were at their posts punctually . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Frank F . Toole , P . S . G . W . ( Essex ) , W . M . 3 6 3 ; Samuel Poyntcr , W . M . 1491 , P . M . 902 ; J . W . Myers , P . M . 276 ; T . Shackcll , P . M ., 193 ; T . Knight , P . M . 902 ; W . Manger , W . M . 1314 ; W . Davison , P . M . 30 , nnd others . After the confirmation of the minutes of the proceeding meeting , Bro . f . B . Cohen
was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Jaffa passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being very ably performed , To suit the convenience of Bro . Younghusband , it was then arranged that , prior to the initiates being introduced , a silver salver which had been voted in accordance with a proposition made b y Bro . Moxon , seconded by Bro , Bigley , should be presented to Bro .
Shackcll . The piece of plate , which bore the following inscription , " Royal Standard Lodge , No . 1298 . Presented to Worshipful Bro . Shackcll , P . M . 30 , P . Prov . G . P ., Hants , W . M ,, on the occasion of his leaving England , as a slight token of brotherly love , esteem , and goodwill . London , February 2 nd , 18 75 , " was then presented by Bro . Younghusband , who said : Brethren , I am happy to
have had the privilege of presiding over you this evening , more especially as it is an occasion when we arc anxious to give honour lo one to whom honour is due ; to celebrate his removal to an enlarged sphere of usefulness ; to rejoice ¦ il his prosperity ; and lo wish him God speed in the journey he is about to take . But the joy which we feel at his success , is chastened by the thought that his gain is our loss—the loss of one who has presided over us witll
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"The Present and Past Grand Officers , " and made an allusion , in terms of dee ]) sympathy , to the affliction which had befallen the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., In coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Parkinson , the W . M . said it was a matter of deep gratification to him to greet their distinguished brother in this lodge , and mentioned that when he first met Bro . Parkinson it was not as
a Mason ; but their brother was carrying on a work which formed one of the great pillars of the Craft , which Bro . Parkinson was spending days and nights in , bringing to light the ills attending the badly carried out Poor Laws , by which the poor and wretched were left , in some instances , to perish in the streets ; in others , are so crowded in the workhouses , as to inflict the utmost misery . The result of
Bro . Parkinson ' s work with a small chosen band , was that the Casual Acts were passed , and Gathorne Hardy ' s Act was now in full operation . Bro . Parkinson , in reply , said that the W . M . had given the credit which he ought to take himself , for he , by his shrewd advice , had been one means of carrying out those great reforms of which he had spoken . He congratulated the lodge upon its
excellent working , and Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson added that the Master of a lodge must be like a figure-head of a ship , to lead the way , and as a helm to guide it , and the Master they had would fulfil those requirements . Bro . Mason also spoke , and the W . M ., after acknowledging the cordial toast of his name , proposed "The Health of his Immediate P . M ., " upon whose breast he placed the jewel of the lodge ,
given only to those Masters who worked the ceremonies and installed their successors . Bros . Buss , Headen , J . Terry , and Hillhousc also spoke , and a very enjoyable evening ended , just before the hour when Dr . Johnson was wont to leave the gate for his much loved Fleet-street . BATH . —LODGE OF HONOUR ( NO 379 ) . —In compliance with the summons , the members met at the Masonic Hall ,
at 8 p . m ., on Monday , February 8 th . Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., opened the lodge in the first degree , assisted by Bros . Phillips , I . P . M . ; Cooke , S . W . ; Dr . H . Hopkins . P . M ., etc ., acting as J . W . ; C . S . Barker , Treasurer ; H . Culliford Hopkins , Secretary ; J . Dutton , P . M ., acting as S . D . ; H . Smyth , J . D . ; Lcir , I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
A ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Edwin Little , who had been regularly proposed as a candidate for initiation . This proving favourable , he was introduced , properly prepared , and duly initiated by the I . P . M ., to whom the W . M . liad resigned his chair for the purpose . The delivery of the charge was necessarily postponed to the next meeting . The W . M . having resumed his place in the cast , called
on the Treasurer to read his report for the past year , which , having . been certified by the auditors , was duly passed . Considerable discussion arose on matters connected with the internal affairs of the lodge , of no general interest . No other business offering , the proceedings were brought to a close at quarter to ten . SLEAFORD . —ST . BOTOI . PII ' LODGE ( No . 588 ) . —The
usual nlPnthly meeting of this lodge took place on Monday 8 th inst ., at which were present the following : —Bros . T . Bellamy , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., W . M . ; Rev . W . Lynes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . Staffordshire ; T . E . Jacobson , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W . ; T . J . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . ; D . Elwood , P . M ., Sec ' ; E . R . Dibbcn , S . W . ; G . Williams , J . W . ; W . Bourn , W . Stringer , and others . The business
comprised the raising of Bro . Thorpe and the initiation of Messrs . R . Wildgoose and C . F . Bedford , the ceremonies being performed separately . The brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , in consequence of the recent death of one of the Past Masters of the lodge . Refreshment succeeded labour , and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony .
W 1 MBORNE . —CuTiinr . ucA LODGE ( No . 622 ) . —The brcthrt'li of this lodf-e celebrated the annual festival of St . John on Monday last , when Bro . J . W . Luff , S . W ., P . G . S . Works , was installed W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The event attracted an unusually large attendance of members and visitors , including many of high distinction in the Craft , and the proceedings of the day were
carried out in . 1 truly Masonic manner . 1 he Masonic Hall , where the gathering took place , was splendidly decorated in honour of the occasion . The lodge-room , loo , which is handsomely furnished and cleverly lighted , was generally admired . Lodge opened nt 4 . 30 under the presidency of the retiring W . M ., Bro . Montague Guest , P . G . S . W ., when the Mowing brethren were present : —
Bros . H . C Burt , LP . M . ; J . W . Luff , S . W ' . ; A . J . Budden , I . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ( Secretary Boys' School ); Captain Moore , 76 ; Wyndham , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ( Wilts ); I lollidny , P . M . ( Ringwood ); A . E . Guest , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Rev . T . Pearcc , P . D . Prov . G . M ., P . Prov , G . Chap . ; H . C Burt , P . M ., 1 ' - I ' rov . A . D . C . ; Whitehead SmHh , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; E . T . Budden , P . M ., W . M . 386 ,
P . G . S . D . ; W . J . Fletcher , P . M . ; C . R . Rowe , P . M ., P . Prov . G . SAV . ; Soppitl , P . M . 472 , P . Prov . G . S . Works ; Robins , 227 , 472 ; Dyer ( Ringwood ); Pike ( Wareham ); R . Friend , W . J . Tink , G . Wilson , J . Hammond , Bugden , JJaverstock ; Iiigs , W . M . Poole Lodge ; G , R . Crickmay , P . M . 170 ; C , E . Amos ( London ) 921 , 460 ; A . H , Green , •2 « i ; Ponsonby , Atkins , Captain Herford , Austin , Dr .
J-hilpoU * , Hunter , Yc . 1 rsl . e 5-, Bnynton , J . B . Cole , Braine , Raymond , Ellis , Kerridge , P . M „ juid others . After the usual preliminaries the Worthy Bro , Lutl «* -as duly installed in the chair of K . S , according to ancient form , the ceremony being rendered specially effective by the number of Past Masters present . The Installing Master , who Admirably performed his duties , was Bro , K , T , Budden ,
P . M . The W . M . then appointed and invested Ins oflicers as follows :-wBros . M . Guest , I . P . M . ; A . J , Budden , S . W . ; | . Hammond , l . W . ; C . W . Wyndham Treas . ; J . Whitehead Smith , Sec . ; J , A . Atkins , S . D . ; Captain llerford , J . D . ; Herbert , Org . ; If , J ' rkwl , I . G . The business of the lodge having been concluded in harmony , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . A most sumptous banquet had been prepared , under the immediate
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direction of the W . M . and a committee , and every provision was made for the comfort of the guests . The W . M . presided , supported by his Wardens , and the party numbered upwards of fifty—the most numerous company ever seen at the Wimborne Lodge . "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Health of the W . M ., " " Success to the Masonic Charities , " and various other toasts were heartily drunk ,
that of the charities being responded to by Bro . F . Binckes , in his usual eloquent and persuasive manner . Forty-eight guineas were afterwards added by brethren present to the list of Bro . H . C . Burt , who has accepted the office of Steward for the Province of Dorset , at the next festival of Boys' School , the retiring W . M . having , with his accustomed generosity , placed 100 guineas on it previously .
Some good singing after contributed to make it a most agreeable and pleasant evening . THE WHITTINGTON LODGE ( NO . 862 ) held its usual meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Monday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . James W ' eaver , P . M . 862 and 1319 , P . Prov . Org . Middlesex ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; R . ' W . Little , Sec . Girls' School ; Hurlston , P . M . ; Tones , P . M . ;
Smith , P . M . ; Quilter , P . M ., Treasurer ; Kingston , S . W . ; Walker , J . . ; Pritchard ; S . D . ; Walnisley , J . D . ; Moore I . G . ; and about 25 brethren . Visitors , Bros . E . Clark and Major Finney . Bro . Weaver , P . M ., occupied the chair of W . M ., and initiated into our mysteries Mr Henry Cole , passed to the second degree Bros . Holland and Captain Waterhouse , of No . 2 *; - ' , and raised to the
degree of M . M ., Bros . Hum , Williams , Ward , and Oberti . The three ceremonies were performed in Bro , Weaver ' s usual masterly manner , and occupied him just three hours , but as Masonry is a labour of love to him , we are sure he derived as much pleasure from giving the ceremonies , as the brethren did who heard him . There was a notice of motion on the summons , which was
ultimately withdrawn . Bro . P . M . Jones will represent the lodge at the Girls' Festival as steward . The brethren then retired to the banquet room , where a very pleasant evening was spent . SOUTHEND . —Piuonv LODGE ( No . 1000 ) . —This very flourishing lodge held its annual festival on Tuesday the 26 th ult ., in the lodge room , at the Middlelon Hotel ,
Southern ) , for the installation of the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened at two o'clock . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Lucking , P . M . No . 160 , and Prov . G . A . Dir . of Cer . was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being very ably performed by the Revd . Worshipful Brother S . R . Wigram , P . M ., and P . Z . 214 ;
Worshipful Brother Wm . Pisscy , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . Warden , acting as director of ceremonies . The W . M . afterwards appointed , and invested his officers as follows Bros . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , as S . W . ; the Revd . S . R . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z . 214 , and P . P . G . Chaplain , as J . W . and Chaplain ; F . Wood , P . M . 1000 , and P . Prov . S . G . W ., re-elected Treasurer ; J . A . Wardell , P . M .
100 , W . M . 160 , and P . Prov . l . G . D . re-appointed Secretary ; W . Frost S . D . ; W . P . Belliss , J . D . ; H . Rowlev , P . M . 1000 , and P . Prov . S . G . D ., D . C ; Chignell , I . G . ; S . J . Weston , and F . Cantor , Stewards ; Bro . Mountain , Tyler . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Taylor into the mysteries of the Craft . After the lodge was closed , the brethren , about thirty in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet ,
provided by Bro . F . Cantor , of the Middleton Hotel . Besides the above mentioned , the following Past Masters and visitors were present : Bros . I . R . I lemmann I . P . M . 1000 ; Jas . Willing , J . W . No . S 77 ( Domatic ) and W . M . 1507 ( Metropolitan ); J . Clarkson , P . M . 865 , and W . M . 1457 ( Bagshaw lodge ); II . G . Savage , P . M . 174 ; J . Weston ( No . 2 *; , Ireland ); J . C . Johnstone , P . M . No . 20 ,
Sligo ( Ireland ); S . Lilley , Sec . 1457 ; I * . I . Dawson , P . M . 2 ii , and P . Prov . G . O . During the evening , Bro . J . R . Hemmann , the I . P . M ., was presented by the W . M ., Bro . A . Lucking , in the name of the lodge , with the Past Master's Jewel . Bro . I lemmann returned thanks in a suitable manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the evening was enlivened with songs ,
from Bros . Dawson , Phillips , Rowley , Savage , Berry , Arc , and -j . very pleasant evening was spent . K 1 RKBY LONSDALE . —USIIEHI . EY LODGE ( No . 1074 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place at three o ' clock on Friday , Feb , 5 th . 'Che only business was the installation of the W . M . elect , the Earl of Bcctive , M . P ., P . G . M ., supplemented by the annual banquet , The lodge
was opened by the W . M ,, Bro . D . Page , M . D ., assisted by his Wardens nnd a full attendance of members and visitors . The P . G . M . being announced , he was admitted and received with the accustomed honours . The lodge being opened in the second degree , his lordship was presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov , G . R . ; the first part of the ceremony
was conducted by the W . M . T | ic chair of K . S . was then assumed by Bro . John Bowes , who installed the noble earl as W . M , of the Underley lodge for the ensuing year , The concluding portion of the ceremony was most impressively rendered by Bro . W . Dodd , 1 \ M , 1074 , The W . M . closed the lodge down to the first degree , and then appointed and invested his Wardens and other oflicers : the former
being Bios , the Rey . Canon Ware , P . M „ tec , and W . James , P . M ., tie . Bro . 13 r , Page , J , P , M „ then handed to his lordship a very handsome marble timepiece and asked him to present it to their worthy Bro . Anderson , who had filled the office of Tyler without fee or reward from the time the lodge jyns constituted . The W . M . willingly acceded , and in graceful terms made the presentation .
Bro . Anderson feelingly replied . The lodge was then closed and Ihe brethren adjourned lo the banquet . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Bcctive , M . I' ., P . G . M ., yvbo \ yas supported op the right and left by Bros , the Rev . J . V . Thompson , Chaplajn j | ohn T .-. lbol , W . M . 129 , and Prov . G . J . W . ; II . Rauth' tiK . ll , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . ; Joseph Bintley , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Dr . Page " , I . P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ; John
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Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . ; J . Holme , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; W . Dodd , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Bell , 314 , ( Preston ) ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Pr » v . G . R . West Lancashire ; J . Postlethwaite , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward West Lancashire ; W . James , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., J . W . The S . W ., the Rev . Canon Ware . P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ruled in the West . The following toasts were ably proposed and
responded to : — "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Most . Worshipful Pro Grand Master ; the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , " " The Right Hon .
the Earl of Bcctive , M . P ., W . M ., and Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master ; John Whitwell , M . P ., Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; and the rest of the Provincial Grand Oflicers , " " The I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . D . Page , " "The Wardens and Officers of 1074 , " "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Masonic Charities , " "The Treasurer , " "To all Poor and Distressed Freemasons
throughout the Globe , and speedy relief to them . " The music was under the direction of Bro . Godfrey , and contributed largely to the pleasures of the evening . DERBY . —HAHTINGTON LODGE ( No . 1085 ) . —The ninth anniversary and installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , which now numbers over forty members , was held on the 3 rd inst . at the St . James's Hotel , Derby . The
W . M ., Bro . F . Iliffe , P . J . G . W ., and Installing Master , opened the lodge in due form and with solemn prayer , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Henry T . Bobart , S . W \ and W . M . elect , was presented and took the obligation . The lodge was then opened in the third deerec , and all below the rank of
Installed Master having retired , the W . M . elect was entrusted with the pass-word , and withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters being opened , he was re-admitted and duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After having invested Bro . Iliffe with the collar and jewel as I . P . M ., the board was closed . The Master Masons were
re-admitted , and the new W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees . The W . M . closed the lodge in the third , and afterwards in the second degree . He appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . F . Iliffe , I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . W . ; W . Bcathcotc , J . W . ; M . II . Bobart , P . M ., Treas . * , T . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec ; Thco . Hills , S . D . ; Thos . G . tdsby , " | . D . ; Geo .
Pipes , D . of C . ; G . F . Edwards , Org . ; Josh . Heathcote , I . G . The customary addresses to the officers were delivered by Bro . M . II . Bobart , P . M . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , at which the W . M . presided , when the numerous loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to by appropriate
speeches . PEIUECT ASIII . AU LODGE ( NO . 1178 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , 9 6 , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , on Thursday , February 4 th . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Deakin , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . ] . Ruse , S . W . ; J . A . Smith , J . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M .,
Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Batchelor , S . D . ; W . T . Lover , J . D . ; F . Garbett , I . G . ; J . Slock , M . C . ; G . J . Grace , P . M . ; J . II . Ilarmsworth , P . M . ; J . Porter , W . May , and others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . C . B . Checn , 849 ; P . Magce , 548 ; J . Howe , 1326 ; T . H . Miller , P . M . 907 , Src . The work , done in an admirable
maimer , was raising Bros . J . Porter , and J . Howe , 1326 , to the third degree , and initiating Mr . Thomas Simpson ' into the mysteries of the Order . It was arranged to have an emergency meeting on llie first Thursday of the ensuing month . Business being ended , the lodge was closed . There was not any banquet . Soon after the lodge was closed the brethren separated .
ROVAI . S ' TANIIAIII ) LODGE ( No . 129 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Marquess Tavern , Canonbury . The chair was taken by Bro . Younghusband , P . Prov . G . M ., P . M ., P . Z ., supported by Bro . Dickinson , acting S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of 11 . W . Cattlin , who arrived later . Bro . Rafter , S . W . ; Bro . Bigley , Sec , and the other officers , all of
whom were at their posts punctually . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Frank F . Toole , P . S . G . W . ( Essex ) , W . M . 3 6 3 ; Samuel Poyntcr , W . M . 1491 , P . M . 902 ; J . W . Myers , P . M . 276 ; T . Shackcll , P . M ., 193 ; T . Knight , P . M . 902 ; W . Manger , W . M . 1314 ; W . Davison , P . M . 30 , nnd others . After the confirmation of the minutes of the proceeding meeting , Bro . f . B . Cohen
was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Jaffa passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being very ably performed , To suit the convenience of Bro . Younghusband , it was then arranged that , prior to the initiates being introduced , a silver salver which had been voted in accordance with a proposition made b y Bro . Moxon , seconded by Bro , Bigley , should be presented to Bro .
Shackcll . The piece of plate , which bore the following inscription , " Royal Standard Lodge , No . 1298 . Presented to Worshipful Bro . Shackcll , P . M . 30 , P . Prov . G . P ., Hants , W . M ,, on the occasion of his leaving England , as a slight token of brotherly love , esteem , and goodwill . London , February 2 nd , 18 75 , " was then presented by Bro . Younghusband , who said : Brethren , I am happy to
have had the privilege of presiding over you this evening , more especially as it is an occasion when we arc anxious to give honour lo one to whom honour is due ; to celebrate his removal to an enlarged sphere of usefulness ; to rejoice ¦ il his prosperity ; and lo wish him God speed in the journey he is about to take . But the joy which we feel at his success , is chastened by the thought that his gain is our loss—the loss of one who has presided over us witll