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notions demanded . He had not lately heard any comnlaints from members that the letters had not reached them in the usual course . Bro . Bull , P . M ., also said a few words in reply to the toast , and the Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of his Officers , " referring specifically to each of

them , and thanking them for the support which they accorded him . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion . The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . Goffin . S . W ., and _ responded to by Bros . Johnson , Saunders , and Harrison . During the evening a selec fion of music was given , under the direction of Bro . Bartlett , who was assisted by lady

vo calists , Mdme . Fradersdorff and Miss Janet Brysonthe former sang the solo to "God Save the Queen" and her song in good style ; but the latter ' s efforts , with a fine contralto voice , were considerably marred by manifest nervousness—and some members of the lodge , notably by Bro . Montague , who capitally rendered an amusing parody on the well-worn melody from "Dorothy , " " Queen of my heart . " Bros . G . Bartlett and Rintoul also sang well .

MANCHESTER . —Friendship Lodge ( No . 44 ) . —The first regular meeting for the year of this old lodge was held at the Albion Hotel " on Friday evening , the 5 th inst . The following officers and brethren were present : Bros . Clewty , W . M . ; Coombs , S . W . ; Hobbins , J . W . ; J . Cutler , Chap . ; C . J . Woodall , Treas . ; John Chadwick , Sec . ; Woolaston ,

S . D . ; Berry , J . D . ; Mills , I . G . ; Heywood , Stwd . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Alison , P . G . Treas . East Lane . ; C . D . Cheetham , P . G . D . ; F . W . Lean , 935 and 2156 ; and others . After the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for two candidates for membership , one of whom being present was duly initiated by the W . M ., and , from the creditable manner in which he performed his first ceremony , we have great hopes of him for the future . The W . M ., before closing the lodge ,

presented to the Secretary , Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . Sec . East Lane , a handsome jewel and suit of Grand Lodge clothing , on his appointment of Past Grand Sword Bearer , conferred upon him by the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , which Bro . Chadwick feelingly and suitably acknowledged . At the social board , Bro . John Smith , M . D ., P . M ., was

entrusted with the toast of the evening— "The Health of Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . S . East Lane and Secretary of the Lodge . " Bro . Smith said that , having been associated with Bro . Chadwick in lodge work for 32 years , he had particular pleasure in proposing that toast , following upon the presentation made on behalf of the members in open lodge . His long and intimate connection with Bro .

Chadwick justified the highest compliment he could pay him , not only of respect and esteem for his private worth , but also for his long and distinguished Masonic career . Bro . Major J . W . Alison , Prov . G . Treas ., supported the toast , which was enthusiastically received , with musical honours . Bro . Chadwick thanked the brethren of the lodge for

their handsome present , accepting it as a tangible expression of their friendship and regard , hoping that nothing would transpire to prevent a continuance of those happy relations he valued so highly . Bro . F . W . Lean , in replying to the toast of " The Visitors , " congratulated Bro . Chadwick upon living long enough to see his early efforts to improve and consolidate

their local Charities bloom into a vigorous and effective organisation , deservedly enjoying the confidence of every Mason in the province , and so well calculated to carry out Ihe principles of benevolence and Charity by relieving the poor and distressed , the widow and orphan . The other usual toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was spent .

Bro . Chadwick s record being so unique , for the information and encouragement of the brethren generally , we give it in extenso : He was initiated in the Virtue Lodge , 152 , March , 1856 , and was W . M . in i 860 ; joined Friendship Lodge , 44 , in 1866 , and became W . M . in 1885 . He was appointed Prov . S . G . D . in 1867 , and Prov . G . Secretary in 1879 . He was a promoter of the first Charity Committee , vice-chairman , i 860 to 1866 , and has attended the elections

on the London Institutions during the last 28 years . He has been Prov . G . Mark Secretary since the formation of Prov . Grand Mark Lodge in 1870 ; Prov . G . Secretary Royal Order of Scotland since 1 S 73 ; three times Steward of the Benevolent Institution , and twice of the Boys' School He joined Jerusalem Encampment of Knights Templar in 1868 , and is a Past Prov . Officer in Prov . G . Priory , and was M . W . S . in Palatine Chapter , Rose Croix , in 1864 .

LIVERPOOL . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — A specially interesting meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Adelphi Hotel , the attendance being the most influential and representative which has probably ever been witnessed in con-. nection with a lodge which deservedly holds a prominent position in the province . Invitations were extended to

many of the past and present P . G . Officers , and to the Mayor of Liverpool ( Bro . T . W . Oakshott ) , but unfortunately his worship , owing to illness , was prevented from being present—an absence which was greatly regretted . In the course of the evening Bros . Dr . Costine and Councillor Houlding were asked to convey to Bro . Oakshott the sincere sympathy of the brethren . The chair was occupied

by Bro . C . H . Lancaster , W . M . ; and his chief supporters were Bros . J . Hawkins , I . P . M . ; Dr . Bark , S . W . ; Dr . Costine , P . M ., J . W . ; A . M . L . Fabert , Treas . ; W . T . Brunt , Sec ; T . Shaw , P . M . ; H . E . Overbeck , P . M . ; gr . Sheldon , P . M . ; Dr . Richardson , Dr . Chapman , H . P . Cleaver , A . J . Cleaver , VV . M . Melhuish , and others The visitors included Bros . VV . GoodacrePast GSB

, ..., P -G . Sec . j Alderman Grindley , 1547 ; E . Pierpoint , P . P . J . G . W . ; Councillor Holding , P . P . G . Reg . ; Col . Turner , P P . G . Treas . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . Treas . ; Dr . Dunbar , 1547 ; J . Turner , P . G . S . B . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . ; D . Jones , P . P . G . D . ; John Bresley , ¦

P-P . G . D . ; J . VV . Ballard , P . P . G . R . ; F . J . Pentin , P P . A . G . D . C . ; Jos . B . Sparks , P . P . G . D . Cheshire ; Lilhe Ellis , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; John Johnstone , P . M . 786 ; T . M'Cracken , 1609 ; Major M'Cabe , 1393 ; D . ¦ j > -Davies , P . M . 216 , 1609 ; Robert Kirkland , 241 ; H . Heard , Sec . 1609 ; ] . C . Ellison , 1013 ; W . J . Trevitt ,

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1356 ; T . R . Willings , Sec 667 ; George Banner , W . M 32 ; R . Warriner , P . M . 1547 ; and Jonathan Parry ' P . M . 1547 . The working of the Degrees , principally carried out by theW . M ., Bro . Lancaster , Bro . Costine , P . M ., and the Wardens , was of a perfect character , eliciting the hearty appreciation and approbation of the numerous brethren

and visitors . An excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Ludlow , the manager of the hotel ; and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and responded to . A most enjoyable evening was greatly enhanced by the choice musical programme provided by Bros . A . J . Cleaver , D . Williams , W . Sweetman , Josef Cantor , and T . Shaw ( violin ) .

WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . T . Stewart . W . M . ; W . H . Attlay , S . W . ; T . Atkinson , J . W . ; J . N . Lawson , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Newbald , Sec . ; G . Elliott , S . D . ; J . T . Oliver , J . D . ; Ed . Smithson , I . G . ; W . Clarkson , D . C . ; T . VV . Rennison ,

Org . ; J . Stevenson , P . M . ; VV . H . Falkinbridge , P . M . ; W . H Marwood , P M ; James S . Moss , P . M . ; T . N . Marwood , P . M . ; F . Thornton , P . M ; W . G . Lockey , P . M . ; T . Tate , P M . ; J . Brooks . P . M . ; R . W . White , ] . Bolton , J . W . Collier , H Wald , W . H . Tate , H . Robson , L . H . Watson , J . Ball , R . Gray , W . Edwards ( Steward ) , G . Renner , and T . H . Trueman

Tyler . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Arthur James Moss ( son of Bro . James S . Moss , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., an old and highl y respected member of the lodge ) , which proved unanimous , and he was admitted , the initiation

ceremony being performed by Bro . W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . The usual charges to the newly-initiated brother was delivered by Bro . J . Stevenson , P . M . Bro . George Remmer was raised of the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren afterwards met at refreshment , when the usual Masonic and complimentary toasts were given and responded to .

MARYPORT . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 371 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the gth inst ., the following members and visitors being present : Bros . Joseph Abbott , W . M ., in the chair ; Jos . Ward , S . W . ; Jos Kendall , J . W . ; Rev . S . VV . Melrose , Chap . ; ' Jos . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; T . Cavey , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . ; Tom Waite , P . M . ; E . B . Penrice , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Robert Brown , P . M . ; E . G . Mitchell , I . P . M . ; James Dickinson , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; Thos . Mandle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . W . Robinson , P . M . ; Thos . Boyd , Jos . Reed , J . D . ; Fred . Harrison , James Park , T . Milburn , J . Messenger , P . P . G . Tyler ; Samuel Bettoney , Sec ; and T .

Atkinson , J . D . 1002 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . E . G . Mitchell raised Bro . James Park to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., after which a letter of condolence was voted to the widow of our late esteemed Bro . Jonathan Banks , P . M . The lodge was then closed . Then the brethren present all adjourned to the anteroom for the purpose of presenting a small token of respect

and esteem to Bro . Jno . W . Robinson , on the occasion of his leaving this part of the country for Northamptonshire . The testimonial was a handsomely bound and illuminated album , with a short address written inside , and on the fourth page is the emblem of a M . M ., facing which is a splendid likeness , cabinet size , of our old worthy and esteemed Bro . Joseph Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W . and Treas .

for 371 . Bro . Joseph Abbott , W . M ., presided . After the loyal and patriotic toasts had been responded to , Bro . Dickinson made the presentation in a neat speech . He expressed his regret that the lodge was about to lose such a good and valuable Mason , who had worked assiduously so many years for the good and welfare in Masonry , and hoped that in his new sphere Bro . Robinson would be more successful than he had hitherto been .

Bro . J . Nicholson gave a hearty and tordial support to the above remaarks . Bro . T . Carey , in a somewhat lengthy speech , testified to the honesty and integrity of Bro . Robinson , not only as a Mason , but as a tradesman , and further said that he and his forefathers had now for nearly a hundred years been known in those parts for their sterling , straightforward

dealings in tbesr capacity as millers , and it was only now when " steam mills" had quite superseded the "water mills" that Bro . Robinson had thought fit to take his departure to "fresh fields" and " pastures new . " Bros . T . Mandle , A . Walters , T . Boyd , and T . W . Melrose also spoke a few appropriate remarks . Bro . Robinson , who was deeply affected by the eulogiums showered upon him , thanked them all kindly for the

handsome testimonial they had that evening presented to him , not so much for its intrinsic value , as that it would remind him ever of the dear and kind old friends he had left in Cumberland , and more especially in Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 . After "The Health of the W . M . " had been duly honoured , the proceedings closed by everyone present wishing Bro . Robinson " God speed . "

LUDLOW . —Lodge of the Marches ( No . 611 ) . The first meeting for the session of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 3 rd instant . The attendance was not as large as usual , owing to another occurrence in the town , which made business claims on some of the members pre-eminent . The lodge was opened by Bro . R . G . Venables , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M ., W . M ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and

confirmed , the accounts for the past year and the report of the Audit Committee were produced , from which it appeared that the lodge was the strongest in the province of Shropshire , and that the finances were in a flourishing condition . Bro . W . E , Sharp , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . F . Cox , P . G . Swd . Br ., to the W . M ., and by him impressively and fluently installed in the chair , receiving the assistance of Bros . W . Powell , P . P . G . D . C , and W . Norton , P . P . G . P ., in certain parts of the ceremony . The following officers were then invested

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by the W . M . ; Bros . R . McBean , S . W . ; S . Valentine , j . W . ; W . Norton , Treas . ; T . Everall , Sec ; C . W . Wicksted , S . D . ; A . Lacey , J . D . ; T . J . Salwey , D . C ; E . J . Robinson , I . G . ; W . J . Roberts and R . K . E . Roberts , Stwds . ; and J . Prince , Tyler . MANCHESTER . — Shakspere Lodge ( No . ioog ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Friday , the 5 th inst .

Present : Bros . J Halden , W . M . ; W . Brookes , S . W . ; Carter , P . M ., acting J . W . ; George Hunt , P . M ., Treas . ; C . W . Southwell , Sec ; T . E * ans , S . D ; J . Crossland , J . D . ; P . G . Tolas , Org . ; G . Pringle , T . G . ; R . Pawley , Steward ; W . Riddell , Tyler ; Killom , P . M . ; S S'atham , P . M ., P . PG . Treas . ; C . S . Allott , P . M . ; G . Enticknap , P . M . ; John Quail , R . Besso , C . R Hazzopulo , and C

Hilton . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Collier , 2156 ; F . Long , 149 6 ; Rev . W . Millner , 2231 ; Chas . Cooper , P . M . 15 S 8 ; R . W . Baker , P . M . 1126 ; Herbet F . Burrows , 1347 ; J . E . Boden , W . M . 2231 ; P . B . Welch , S . W . 992 ; and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Steward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the orevious meeting were read and confirmed . The

ballot was taken for Mr . William T . Olive and Mr . William H . t ^ ibby , as candidates for initiation , and declared favourable in each instance . By permission of the W . M ., Bro . C . S . Allott initiated Mr . Olive , the VV . M . doing the same service for Mr . Bibby . The VV . M . also presented the working tools to both initiates . Bro . Besso was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a

M . M . by Bro . George Hunt , P . M ., Treas ., with that highly satisfactory and correct style that is characteristic of him , and , there being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed . At the social board Bro . Allott proposed " The Health of Bro . Olive , " and Bro . F . Long , 1496 , " The Health of Bro . Bibby " ( the initiates ) , which were suitably received

and responded to . Bro . Brookes , S . W ., proposed , in feeling terms , " The Health of Bros . J . Rome , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., and George Everatt , J . W . " ( both of whom were absent on account of ill-health ) , expressing a sincere wish that T . G . A . O . T . U . would speedily restore their health . Other toasts , including " The Visitors , " " The VV . M ., " and "The Prov . Grand Officers , " were proposed and responded to , and a brief , but pleasant , time was spent .

ILFRACOMBE . — Lodge of Concord ( No . 1135 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , High-street , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., when a large number of the brethren were present , including many visitors . The chair was occupied by Bro . A . St . Paul , P . M ., W . M ., supported by Bros . W . Rees , I . P . M . ; H . R . Grover , S . W . ; F . Brede , J . W . ;

J . S . Catford , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Ivimy , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; J . Western , S . D . ; W . Day , J . D . ; F . A . Best , D . of C . ; J . T . Gardner , Org . ; D . Guilding , I . G . ; E . J . Slade-King , Stwd . ; J . Blackford , Tyler ; C G . Barnett , P . G . Reg . ; C . E . Clemow , P . M . ; J . Moore , J . Yeardye , W . Walters , W . H . French , F . H . Colwill , G . Adams , C . W . E . Toller , H . Brand , A . Slee ,

J . C . Clarke , and W . L . Jones . The visitors present were Bros . Stanley Haynes , P . M . 1204 . P . P . G . S . of Works Worcestershire ; W . A . Roberts , W . M . 251 ; J . Bosson , S . W . 251 ; R . P . Morrison , P . M . 251 , P . P . G . D . of C ; W . J . Point , 251 ; H . Brooks , 251 ; W . C . Dennis , 251 ; R . Harper , 251 ; and T . W . Pearce , 251 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . G .

Summerville , which , proving unanimous , he was , during the evening , most impressively initiated by the W . M . Other business having been transacted , after "Hearty good wishes " from the visitors the lodge was closed , when the brethren adjourned to the Royal Clarence Hotel for supper , which , it is needless to say , was served in a manner worthy of the high reputation of Bro . Clemow . Many toasts were duly honoured , and after passing a most pleasant evening the brethren separated .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Burrage-road , Bro . Lieut . Cooper , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren : Bros . Capt . W . Weston , P . M ., and P . P . S . G . D . Kent ; Capt . Spinks , P . M ., and P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; Dr .

Moore-Keys , P . M ., and a P . P . G . Officer of the Gibraltar District ; W . Moulds , P . M . ; W . Maule , P . M . ; R . Gooding , P . M . ; C Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); Col . Vansittart , A . Murdock , S . W . ; W . Seager , J . W . ; A . Ware , Sec ; T . Couper , S . D . ; W . Musquin , I . G . ; Ouartermaster R . Rankin , J . Wheeler , and J . Lee , Stwds , ; Capt . W . Richey , P . M . 700 ; H . Goddon , P . M . 355

( S . C ); E . McFarlane , 145 ( S . C ); E . Renton , 1926 ; A . Gray , 1066 ; W . Arnold , S . W . 1789 ; . and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for a joining member , and proved unanimous . The ceremonies of passing and raising were admirably performed by the W . M . and his officers . Some important business having been transacted

, the lodge was closed . A quiet little dinner was then discussed , and the usual loyal , Grand , and provincial toasts were honoured , and then "The Health of the W . M . " was drunk with enthusiasm , for which he briefly and feelingly returned thanks . Bro . Gooding responded for "The Past Masters , " and said as that was the first time he had had to respond for

the Past Masters , they must not expect him to make a long speech . He , however , thanked them for their cordial reception of the toast . He was exceedingly pleased to see Bro . Cooper present that night , and to witness the able manner in which he had carried out the work of the lodge . He said over ten years ago that he would ever do all he could for the prosperity of the lodge , and he had done so 5

and , in conclusion , he trusted that every brother of the lodge would aspire to the position of a Past Master and get it . Bro . Captain Richey , in responding for " The Visitors , " said that was not his first visit to the lodge . He was present when their W . M . was installed , and , hearing that he was sure to be present that night , came again to see him and renew a pleasant acquaintance with him , and when