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PROVINCIAL . DARLINGTON . —Restoration Lodge , No . in . —The regular monthly lodge was held ou Thursday evening , the 28 th ult ., and was attended by a large number of the brethren . The W . M ., Bro . John Bailey , opened the lodge in the first degree , when the minutes ofthe prccedinglodge were confirmed , and a ballot was taken for the
admission of Bro . John IT . Bell , of St . Helen ' s Lodge , No . 531 , ( Hartlepool , ) as a joining member , which proved unanimous . Mr . Wm . Smith , of thc Darlington Section , N . E . Railway , was then introduced and initiated according to ancient usage into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , by the respected W . M . ; Bro . Furmer , P . M ., giving the working tools , Bro . Jackson the charge ,
ancl Bro . Joseph Morrell , I . P . M ., the lecture on the first tracing-board . Bro . Boulton presented the report of the Lecture Committee and statement of accounts , which was read by the W . M ., and showed the gross receipts of the lecture delivered on the 12 th April , by Bro . the Rev . II . B . Tristram , LL . D ., F . R . S ., on the recent discoveries in Jerusalem , to have been ^ 30 iSs . 6 d ., leaving (
afterpayment of expenses ) the handsome balance of £ 10 1 is . &! ., which was ordered to be remitted to " The Palestine Exploration Fund . " Votes of thanks were unanimously passed to Bro . Tristram for his excellent lecture , and to Edmund Backhouse , Esq ., M . P ., for his kindness in presiding on that occasion . Bro . Lear , P . M ., moved , " That a Committee be appointed to consider the desirability of
obtaining a larger and more suitable lodge room , ' which was seconded by Bro . Farmer , P . M ., and carried . Two candidates for initiation having been proposed , Bro . Morris , S . D ., called attention to the imperfect ballot boxes now in wse , and thc W . M . promised to have the defects remedied by next lodge , after which the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren
adjourned to refreshment , under the able presidency of the W . M ., assisted by his principal officers , Bros . John "Morrell , S . W ., and Thomas Brunton , J . W ., and supported onhisright bythenewly-iniliatedBro . W . Smithand three visiting brethren , Bros . Ingram ( P . M . 602 , Middlesborough ) , Johnson ( 660 , Malton ) , and Kay ( 236 , York ) , and on his left by a number of P . M . ' s , a goodly number
of brethren crowding the festive board , and proving the necessity of more commodious premises . Bros . Farmer , ( who sang the E . A . song , ) Mitford , Chadwickc and Kay contributed much to the social enjoyment by the exercise of their vocal powers , the last-named being especially applauded . LEICESTER . — St . Joint ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —The last
regular meeting of this lodge before the recess was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Stanley , ancl was well attended , the Provincial Grand Master and several other P . M . ' s , together with most of the officers being present . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Dean 414 , Reading , and Geo . Toller , W . M ., and several other brethren of 523 .
After thc preliminary business had been transacted , and the lodge opened up to the second degree , Bros . J . St . T . Clarke , M . B ., and R . Overton , jun ., were examined as F . C . ' s , and having passed a very satisfactory examination were afterwards raised to the third degree . The W . M . having been called away by his professional duties , the chair was taken by thc I . P . M ., and P . G . M ., Bro .
Kelly , by whom the ceremony was completed . Bro . Stanley , W . M ., ancl Bro . Dr . Pearce , Sec , were appointed to represent thc lodge on the Library Committee . On the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . STOKESLEV . —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The monthly meeelinc of this lodge was lately held at the lodge-room ,
Golden Lion Hotel , Bros . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Henry Fawcett , B . A ., S . W . ; George Markham Tweddell , F . R . S ., N . A ., Copcn ., as J . W ., ( in the absence of Bro . Hodgson ); J . H . Ilandyside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec . ; Richard Watson , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Andrew Allison Boyle , M . R . C . Phys ., Edin ., S . D . ; Richardson , J . D . ; Rev . Spencer Cubitt , I . G . ; and William Harrison ,
Tyler . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Frederick II . Wilcox and Mr . William G . Forbes , M . D ., were ballotted for as candidates , according to previous notice , both of whom were unanimously elected . V . W . Bro . George Marwood , late D . Pros * . G . M . of tha N . and li . Ridings , one of Ihe P . M . ' s of thc lodge , then took thc chair of K . S ., and
duly initiated the two candidates , the charge being given by the W . M . ; after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the meeting adjourned until the Monday nearest the full moon in May , emergencies excepted . The W . M ., Chaplain , and with oilier officers and brethren of the Lion Lodge , to the number of fifteen , were amongst the visitors , having travelled from Whitby , a distance of some thirty miles , to be present on the occasion , and met with a fraternal welcome .
RYDE . —Ryde Lodge , No . 6 9 8 . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , April 28 th at the "Masonic Hall , Ryde . Bro . the Rev . J . N . Palmer , W . M ., having opened the lodge at 5 p . m ., the minutes of the last regular lodge held in March , in which the present W . M . was unanimously re-elected to the chair , and also the minutes of a Lodge of Emergency , held on thc 7 th
ult ., were read and confirmed . The W . M . then announced that inasmuch as he was in possession of the chair , it would not be necessary formally to install him again . The lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees , ancl in closing clown Bio . Palmer was proclaimed W . M . by Bro . Herrington , P . M ., in each degree . The W . M . then appointed and invested as his officers for thc ensuing year , the following brethren : —Bros . F . Newman , S . W . ;
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R . Leeson , J . W . ; J . Paul , Treas . ; J . P . Mackinson , Sec . : R . T . Loveland , S . D . ; H . Strickland , J . D . ; A . H . Turner , I . G . ; Brading , Tyler . The W . M . then gave a lecture on the first tracing-board . After the lodge was closed , a banquet was held at Bro . Barnes ' , Pier Hotel , which was attended by several of the brethren of the East Medina Lodge , ancl a very pleasant evening was
spent , the very good style 111 which the dinner was put on the table giving great satisfaction . SUNDERLAND . — Williamson Lodge , No . 949 . —There wasa large attendence ofthebrethrenofthisandotherloclges at the lodge room , in the Royal Hotel , Monkwearmouth , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . R . Hudson , as W . M . for the ensuing year , among whom were retiring
Master J . Tillman , P . G . S . ofW ., and Past Masters R . W . Halfknight" P . P . G . P ., W . Adamson , L . Chatt , A . Cooke , P . P . G . S . of W ., and J . Trewhitt , P . G . R . ; Bros . R . Dixon , W . M ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 80 ; Past Past Masters Douglass , W . H . Crookes , P . G . S . ; R . Sangster , P . P . G . P ., S . J . Wade , P . G . D . of C , and M . Weiner , S . W . ; Past Masters J . Potts , P . P . J . G . D .,
and T . Halliday of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 94 ; Geo . Lord , P . M ., and W . J . Skelton , S . W . of the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 ; J . W . Cooke , W . M . of the Borough Lodge , No . 424 ( Gateshead ); W . Brignall , jun ., W . M . of the Earl of Durham Lodge , No . 1274 , ( Chester-le-Street ) , and S . W . ofthe Marquis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 ( Durham ) : and brethren , members of the different
lodges in Sunderland ancl the neighbourhood . Bro . W . Adamson , P . M ., ably officiated as Installing Master , and he having placed Bro . Hudson in the chair of the lodge , the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : —J . Tillman , I . P . M . ; W . Liddell , S . W . ; W . Bryans , J . W . ; R . W . Halfknight , Treas . ; C . Bell , Sec . ; J . H . Coates , S . D . ; J . II . Sanderson ,
J . D . ; T . Armstrong , I . G . ; A . Forrest , D . of C . ; W . M . Laws , Tyler ; Atkinson and Egleston , Stewards ; Austin and Barlow , Auditors . The lodge having been called to refreshment , Bro . Tillman , I . P . M ., proposed "The health of the W . M ., " in doing which he referred to Bro . Hudson ' s career in the lodge and the offices he had satisfactorily filled , commencing with that
of Steward , and having been now unanimously elected to the chair , he augured well that the lodge would be conconducted in that pleasant and harmonious manner that it was noted for during the first five or six years . —Thc W . M . in responding , trusted that he would so conduct the affairs of the lodge so that credit would be reflected both upon it and upon himself . Many candidates , he
continued , after receiving their degrees are never more seen in our lodges . There was some reason for this . There was much besides the usual formula that should be taught , and he trusted with assistance , to be able to work up many of the sublime lectures , & c , that Masons possess , and draw the members back again . With reference to thc relief of distressed Masons , he hoped lo see some unity
of action come to among the W . M . s ofthe town , so that by the appointment of a united relief officer deserving cases should receive proper attention , and the progress of impostors arrested . He hoped often to meet every one present , and at thc end of his year of office he trusted they would be able to say of him , " He did his duty
well . Other toasts usual on such occasions were duly proposed , honoured , and responded to . The proceedings were enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . R . Terry ( 97 ) . F . Whinham ( P . M . 94 ) , R . Gicseckc ( So ) , Sanderson , Maddison , Lcddell , Craven and Weiner ; recitations by Bros . Skelton and Beattie .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge , A ' o . 1000 . —The regular meeting of this lodge recently took place at their new lodge room ( which is much admired for beauty of design and true Masonic keeping ) in the Middleton Hotel , Southend , the W . M . Bro . B . Notley , P .. A ., being supported by his officers as follows : Bros . Eltham , S . W . ; Wardell , J . W . ; Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Cox , I . P . M ., Sec ;
P . M . ' s Harris and Rowley , Phillips , D . C ; Barton , Org ; Hcmmann , S . D . ; Lucking , J . D . J Glasscock , I . G . ; ancl a large number of other members of thc lodge ancl visitors were present . The W . M . opened the lodge in due form punctually at 6 p . m . Preliminary business having been transacted , the ballot was taken fir Samuel James Girling , Esq ., High-street , Bromley-by-Bow , ancl found to
be unanimous , when the W . M . proceeded to initiate him in due ancl ancient form , and thc charge was most efficiently given by Bro . Wardell , J . W ., in a very able and impressive style . Bro . Frost was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by thc W . M . in the same excellent manner in which , during his term of office , he has carried out all his work , lie also gave the traditional history of the third
degree , illustrated by reference to thc tracing board , in a manner which proved he had well studied and was completely master of his subject . Next came the principal event of the evening , when the W . M . rose ancl said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , ancl one he fell sure would be gratifying to every member of the lodge , and that was to present Bro . W . S . Cox , I . P . M ., in thc name
of the lodge , with a very elegant Past Master s Jewel . It was not for its intrinsic worth , although valuable , but il was to testify to him the high estimation he was held in by everyone , not only in the lodge , but out of it , the appreciation of his talents , not only in his admirable ancl perfect working , but for thc genial and excellent manner in which he had presided over them during his term of
office . lie wished him long life to wear the jewel , and was glad to hear of the probability of his great prosperity , but regretted it would deprive thc lodge of the valuable services of so worthy a Mason . ( At the conclusion of his speech he was greeted with loud applause . )—Bro . W . S .
Cox returned thanks in his usually eloquent manner ; his excellent speech made a powerful impression on the brethren , ancl at its conclusion was enthusiastically applauded . The jewel bears the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . W . S . Cox , P . M ., by thc brethren of the Priory Lodge of Freemasons , No . tooo , as a token of esteem ,
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and for the skill and ability displayed by him during his year of office as W . M . " The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a dinner of the most recherche character was served , and gave unanimous satisfaction . Grace having been said , and the cloth
removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . On the initiate ' s health being proposed by the W . M ., and after the E . A . Anthem had been sung by Bro . Major Rowley , P M ., Bro . Girling returned thanks for the honour the brethren bad conferred
upon him in admitting him into the light , and said it would ever be his study to uphold and maintain those true principles of brotherly love he had seen so amply illustrated that evening . Bro . Dr . Phillips , D . C , then took the gavel , and in highly eulogistic terms proposed the health of the " Visitors , " coupling with the toast the
names of Bros . Chambers and Young . Bro . Chambers responded ancl expressed his gratification at having witnessed thc ceremonies of the evening . He felt highly pleased at the skill and harmony with which the business of the lodge had been conducted , and he was confident that with such a W . M . and such Officers as he saw
gathered around him , the lodge would still continue to increase and prosper , and he trusted that nothing would ever arise in thc lodge to disturb the excellent feeling which he was quite sure existed now , and would continue to endure for many years to come . Bro . Young , in an excellent speech , also returned thanks on behalf of the
visitors . Several other toasts followed , and the brethren separated , after having spent a most happy evening , the pleasures of which was not a little enhanced by the admirable singing of Bros . Eltham , Frost , Cantor , English , & c . The musical arrangements were ably conducted by Bro . Barton , Organist to the lodge .
BURY ST . EDMUNDS . —Royal St . Edmunds Lodge , A o . 1008 . —The sixth anniversary of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Angel Hotel . The lodge formerly held its meetings at Bro . Scott ' s , Bell Hotel , but the accommodation there was very limited , and the members availed themselves of a favourable opportunity to remove the lodge to more convenient and appropriate
quarters at the Angel . This was the first meeting at the new headquarters , and therefore additional interest was attached to the proceedings . Lodge was opened at 3 p . m . by Bro . J . B . Fitch , W . M . The brethren present were Bros . J . T . Huddleston , P . M ., S . W . and W . M .-elect j J . N . Yorke , P . M . ; G . Thompson , P . M . ; W . Lucia , P . M . and Sec ; C . Lamb , J . W . ; W . Armstrong , J . D . ;
E . King , I . G . ; Capt , Oakes , T . M . Bear , W . Yoxall , W . Bailey , Keeble , E . Hayward , 114 and 1008 , F . Fearnside , W . Hudson , and Patrick . The only visitor was Bro . P . Cornell , S . W . 114 and 376 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . F . M . Riches , W . Beales , and W . G . Guy , and having proved unanimous in
their favour , Messrs . Riches and Guy , who were in attendance , were regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft . The ceremony was impressively performed by the W . M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Huddleston was presented by Bro . Lucia , P . M ., to Bro . Yorke for installation into the chair of K . S . The charges having been read , the
lodge was opened in the third degree , and a board of in . stalled Masters was opened , when Bro . Huddleston was duly installed W . M . The brethren were afterwards readmitted , and the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in thc three degrees , appropriate music being played on the harmonium during this part of the ceremony by Bro . F . Fearnside . The W . M . then appointed and invested his
officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Fitch , P . M . ; C . Lamb , S . W . ; W . Armstrong , J . W . ; W . Bailey , S . D . ; W . King , J . D . ; Capt . Oakes , I . G . j W . Hudson , M . C ; W . Lucia , Sec ; T . W . Cooper , Treas . ; and Gooch , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Bro . Guy . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which
were duly honoured . In proposing the M . W . G . M . Karl of Zetland , the W . M . remarked if it had not been for the unfortunate occurrence in Greece he should have been among the first who would have had thc opportunity of proposing thc name of Earl de Grey ancl Ripon , the R . W . D . G . M ., in connection with that toast . The toast ofthe P . G . M . Bro . Col . Sir R . A . S . Adair ancl the
D . G . M . Bro . the Rev . J . E . Lockwood , was cordially drank . Bro . Fitch then proposed " Tlie Health of the W . M ., Bro . I luclcllcston , " and stated how much the lodge was indebted to him from its commencement , In fact , it owed its origin almost entirely to Bros . Huddleston and Lucia . They were still further indebted to Bro . Huddleston for having again consented lo fill the chair ,
notwithstanding that he lived some miles from the town , and that he would often have to attend at considerable inconvenience . —( Tbe toast was warmly received . )—The W . M . in responding , spoke of thc pleasure it gave him to do anything tending to the advancement of Masonry , and promised the brethren lhat he would attend lodge as regularly as he possibly could , ancl hoped that he should
receive every assistance from his officers . Amongst the remaining toasts was lhat of thc "Visitors , " to which Bro . Cornell responded . He apologised for the absence of thc W . M . ' s ofthe two Ipswich lodges to which he belonged , which was unavoidable in each case . He regretted they so seldom saw any ofthe Bury brethren at Ipswich , and could only tell them that if any of them would pay a visit to an Ipswich lodge their reception would only bc
equalled by his that clay . lie spoke of the advantages of visiting neighbouring lodges , for , however perfect they might bc in their working , they could always find that there was something to bc learnt . Thc health of Bro . Lucia , thc Secretary , received special mention , the present flourishing condition of the lodge being due in a great measure to his indefatigable exertions to promote its welfare . At high twelve the brethren separated having spent a most enjoyable evening .
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THE CRAFT .
PROVINCIAL . DARLINGTON . —Restoration Lodge , No . in . —The regular monthly lodge was held ou Thursday evening , the 28 th ult ., and was attended by a large number of the brethren . The W . M ., Bro . John Bailey , opened the lodge in the first degree , when the minutes ofthe prccedinglodge were confirmed , and a ballot was taken for the
admission of Bro . John IT . Bell , of St . Helen ' s Lodge , No . 531 , ( Hartlepool , ) as a joining member , which proved unanimous . Mr . Wm . Smith , of thc Darlington Section , N . E . Railway , was then introduced and initiated according to ancient usage into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , by the respected W . M . ; Bro . Furmer , P . M ., giving the working tools , Bro . Jackson the charge ,
ancl Bro . Joseph Morrell , I . P . M ., the lecture on the first tracing-board . Bro . Boulton presented the report of the Lecture Committee and statement of accounts , which was read by the W . M ., and showed the gross receipts of the lecture delivered on the 12 th April , by Bro . the Rev . II . B . Tristram , LL . D ., F . R . S ., on the recent discoveries in Jerusalem , to have been ^ 30 iSs . 6 d ., leaving (
afterpayment of expenses ) the handsome balance of £ 10 1 is . &! ., which was ordered to be remitted to " The Palestine Exploration Fund . " Votes of thanks were unanimously passed to Bro . Tristram for his excellent lecture , and to Edmund Backhouse , Esq ., M . P ., for his kindness in presiding on that occasion . Bro . Lear , P . M ., moved , " That a Committee be appointed to consider the desirability of
obtaining a larger and more suitable lodge room , ' which was seconded by Bro . Farmer , P . M ., and carried . Two candidates for initiation having been proposed , Bro . Morris , S . D ., called attention to the imperfect ballot boxes now in wse , and thc W . M . promised to have the defects remedied by next lodge , after which the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren
adjourned to refreshment , under the able presidency of the W . M ., assisted by his principal officers , Bros . John "Morrell , S . W ., and Thomas Brunton , J . W ., and supported onhisright bythenewly-iniliatedBro . W . Smithand three visiting brethren , Bros . Ingram ( P . M . 602 , Middlesborough ) , Johnson ( 660 , Malton ) , and Kay ( 236 , York ) , and on his left by a number of P . M . ' s , a goodly number
of brethren crowding the festive board , and proving the necessity of more commodious premises . Bros . Farmer , ( who sang the E . A . song , ) Mitford , Chadwickc and Kay contributed much to the social enjoyment by the exercise of their vocal powers , the last-named being especially applauded . LEICESTER . — St . Joint ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —The last
regular meeting of this lodge before the recess was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Stanley , ancl was well attended , the Provincial Grand Master and several other P . M . ' s , together with most of the officers being present . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Dean 414 , Reading , and Geo . Toller , W . M ., and several other brethren of 523 .
After thc preliminary business had been transacted , and the lodge opened up to the second degree , Bros . J . St . T . Clarke , M . B ., and R . Overton , jun ., were examined as F . C . ' s , and having passed a very satisfactory examination were afterwards raised to the third degree . The W . M . having been called away by his professional duties , the chair was taken by thc I . P . M ., and P . G . M ., Bro .
Kelly , by whom the ceremony was completed . Bro . Stanley , W . M ., ancl Bro . Dr . Pearce , Sec , were appointed to represent thc lodge on the Library Committee . On the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . STOKESLEV . —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The monthly meeelinc of this lodge was lately held at the lodge-room ,
Golden Lion Hotel , Bros . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Henry Fawcett , B . A ., S . W . ; George Markham Tweddell , F . R . S ., N . A ., Copcn ., as J . W ., ( in the absence of Bro . Hodgson ); J . H . Ilandyside , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Sec . ; Richard Watson , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Andrew Allison Boyle , M . R . C . Phys ., Edin ., S . D . ; Richardson , J . D . ; Rev . Spencer Cubitt , I . G . ; and William Harrison ,
Tyler . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Frederick II . Wilcox and Mr . William G . Forbes , M . D ., were ballotted for as candidates , according to previous notice , both of whom were unanimously elected . V . W . Bro . George Marwood , late D . Pros * . G . M . of tha N . and li . Ridings , one of Ihe P . M . ' s of thc lodge , then took thc chair of K . S ., and
duly initiated the two candidates , the charge being given by the W . M . ; after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the meeting adjourned until the Monday nearest the full moon in May , emergencies excepted . The W . M ., Chaplain , and with oilier officers and brethren of the Lion Lodge , to the number of fifteen , were amongst the visitors , having travelled from Whitby , a distance of some thirty miles , to be present on the occasion , and met with a fraternal welcome .
RYDE . —Ryde Lodge , No . 6 9 8 . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , April 28 th at the "Masonic Hall , Ryde . Bro . the Rev . J . N . Palmer , W . M ., having opened the lodge at 5 p . m ., the minutes of the last regular lodge held in March , in which the present W . M . was unanimously re-elected to the chair , and also the minutes of a Lodge of Emergency , held on thc 7 th
ult ., were read and confirmed . The W . M . then announced that inasmuch as he was in possession of the chair , it would not be necessary formally to install him again . The lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees , ancl in closing clown Bio . Palmer was proclaimed W . M . by Bro . Herrington , P . M ., in each degree . The W . M . then appointed and invested as his officers for thc ensuing year , the following brethren : —Bros . F . Newman , S . W . ;
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R . Leeson , J . W . ; J . Paul , Treas . ; J . P . Mackinson , Sec . : R . T . Loveland , S . D . ; H . Strickland , J . D . ; A . H . Turner , I . G . ; Brading , Tyler . The W . M . then gave a lecture on the first tracing-board . After the lodge was closed , a banquet was held at Bro . Barnes ' , Pier Hotel , which was attended by several of the brethren of the East Medina Lodge , ancl a very pleasant evening was
spent , the very good style 111 which the dinner was put on the table giving great satisfaction . SUNDERLAND . — Williamson Lodge , No . 949 . —There wasa large attendence ofthebrethrenofthisandotherloclges at the lodge room , in the Royal Hotel , Monkwearmouth , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . R . Hudson , as W . M . for the ensuing year , among whom were retiring
Master J . Tillman , P . G . S . ofW ., and Past Masters R . W . Halfknight" P . P . G . P ., W . Adamson , L . Chatt , A . Cooke , P . P . G . S . of W ., and J . Trewhitt , P . G . R . ; Bros . R . Dixon , W . M ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 80 ; Past Past Masters Douglass , W . H . Crookes , P . G . S . ; R . Sangster , P . P . G . P ., S . J . Wade , P . G . D . of C , and M . Weiner , S . W . ; Past Masters J . Potts , P . P . J . G . D .,
and T . Halliday of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 94 ; Geo . Lord , P . M ., and W . J . Skelton , S . W . of the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 ; J . W . Cooke , W . M . of the Borough Lodge , No . 424 ( Gateshead ); W . Brignall , jun ., W . M . of the Earl of Durham Lodge , No . 1274 , ( Chester-le-Street ) , and S . W . ofthe Marquis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 ( Durham ) : and brethren , members of the different
lodges in Sunderland ancl the neighbourhood . Bro . W . Adamson , P . M ., ably officiated as Installing Master , and he having placed Bro . Hudson in the chair of the lodge , the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : —J . Tillman , I . P . M . ; W . Liddell , S . W . ; W . Bryans , J . W . ; R . W . Halfknight , Treas . ; C . Bell , Sec . ; J . H . Coates , S . D . ; J . II . Sanderson ,
J . D . ; T . Armstrong , I . G . ; A . Forrest , D . of C . ; W . M . Laws , Tyler ; Atkinson and Egleston , Stewards ; Austin and Barlow , Auditors . The lodge having been called to refreshment , Bro . Tillman , I . P . M ., proposed "The health of the W . M ., " in doing which he referred to Bro . Hudson ' s career in the lodge and the offices he had satisfactorily filled , commencing with that
of Steward , and having been now unanimously elected to the chair , he augured well that the lodge would be conconducted in that pleasant and harmonious manner that it was noted for during the first five or six years . —Thc W . M . in responding , trusted that he would so conduct the affairs of the lodge so that credit would be reflected both upon it and upon himself . Many candidates , he
continued , after receiving their degrees are never more seen in our lodges . There was some reason for this . There was much besides the usual formula that should be taught , and he trusted with assistance , to be able to work up many of the sublime lectures , & c , that Masons possess , and draw the members back again . With reference to thc relief of distressed Masons , he hoped lo see some unity
of action come to among the W . M . s ofthe town , so that by the appointment of a united relief officer deserving cases should receive proper attention , and the progress of impostors arrested . He hoped often to meet every one present , and at thc end of his year of office he trusted they would be able to say of him , " He did his duty
well . Other toasts usual on such occasions were duly proposed , honoured , and responded to . The proceedings were enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . R . Terry ( 97 ) . F . Whinham ( P . M . 94 ) , R . Gicseckc ( So ) , Sanderson , Maddison , Lcddell , Craven and Weiner ; recitations by Bros . Skelton and Beattie .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge , A ' o . 1000 . —The regular meeting of this lodge recently took place at their new lodge room ( which is much admired for beauty of design and true Masonic keeping ) in the Middleton Hotel , Southend , the W . M . Bro . B . Notley , P .. A ., being supported by his officers as follows : Bros . Eltham , S . W . ; Wardell , J . W . ; Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Cox , I . P . M ., Sec ;
P . M . ' s Harris and Rowley , Phillips , D . C ; Barton , Org ; Hcmmann , S . D . ; Lucking , J . D . J Glasscock , I . G . ; ancl a large number of other members of thc lodge ancl visitors were present . The W . M . opened the lodge in due form punctually at 6 p . m . Preliminary business having been transacted , the ballot was taken fir Samuel James Girling , Esq ., High-street , Bromley-by-Bow , ancl found to
be unanimous , when the W . M . proceeded to initiate him in due ancl ancient form , and thc charge was most efficiently given by Bro . Wardell , J . W ., in a very able and impressive style . Bro . Frost was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by thc W . M . in the same excellent manner in which , during his term of office , he has carried out all his work , lie also gave the traditional history of the third
degree , illustrated by reference to thc tracing board , in a manner which proved he had well studied and was completely master of his subject . Next came the principal event of the evening , when the W . M . rose ancl said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , ancl one he fell sure would be gratifying to every member of the lodge , and that was to present Bro . W . S . Cox , I . P . M ., in thc name
of the lodge , with a very elegant Past Master s Jewel . It was not for its intrinsic worth , although valuable , but il was to testify to him the high estimation he was held in by everyone , not only in the lodge , but out of it , the appreciation of his talents , not only in his admirable ancl perfect working , but for thc genial and excellent manner in which he had presided over them during his term of
office . lie wished him long life to wear the jewel , and was glad to hear of the probability of his great prosperity , but regretted it would deprive thc lodge of the valuable services of so worthy a Mason . ( At the conclusion of his speech he was greeted with loud applause . )—Bro . W . S .
Cox returned thanks in his usually eloquent manner ; his excellent speech made a powerful impression on the brethren , ancl at its conclusion was enthusiastically applauded . The jewel bears the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . W . S . Cox , P . M ., by thc brethren of the Priory Lodge of Freemasons , No . tooo , as a token of esteem ,
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and for the skill and ability displayed by him during his year of office as W . M . " The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a dinner of the most recherche character was served , and gave unanimous satisfaction . Grace having been said , and the cloth
removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . On the initiate ' s health being proposed by the W . M ., and after the E . A . Anthem had been sung by Bro . Major Rowley , P M ., Bro . Girling returned thanks for the honour the brethren bad conferred
upon him in admitting him into the light , and said it would ever be his study to uphold and maintain those true principles of brotherly love he had seen so amply illustrated that evening . Bro . Dr . Phillips , D . C , then took the gavel , and in highly eulogistic terms proposed the health of the " Visitors , " coupling with the toast the
names of Bros . Chambers and Young . Bro . Chambers responded ancl expressed his gratification at having witnessed thc ceremonies of the evening . He felt highly pleased at the skill and harmony with which the business of the lodge had been conducted , and he was confident that with such a W . M . and such Officers as he saw
gathered around him , the lodge would still continue to increase and prosper , and he trusted that nothing would ever arise in thc lodge to disturb the excellent feeling which he was quite sure existed now , and would continue to endure for many years to come . Bro . Young , in an excellent speech , also returned thanks on behalf of the
visitors . Several other toasts followed , and the brethren separated , after having spent a most happy evening , the pleasures of which was not a little enhanced by the admirable singing of Bros . Eltham , Frost , Cantor , English , & c . The musical arrangements were ably conducted by Bro . Barton , Organist to the lodge .
BURY ST . EDMUNDS . —Royal St . Edmunds Lodge , A o . 1008 . —The sixth anniversary of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Angel Hotel . The lodge formerly held its meetings at Bro . Scott ' s , Bell Hotel , but the accommodation there was very limited , and the members availed themselves of a favourable opportunity to remove the lodge to more convenient and appropriate
quarters at the Angel . This was the first meeting at the new headquarters , and therefore additional interest was attached to the proceedings . Lodge was opened at 3 p . m . by Bro . J . B . Fitch , W . M . The brethren present were Bros . J . T . Huddleston , P . M ., S . W . and W . M .-elect j J . N . Yorke , P . M . ; G . Thompson , P . M . ; W . Lucia , P . M . and Sec ; C . Lamb , J . W . ; W . Armstrong , J . D . ;
E . King , I . G . ; Capt , Oakes , T . M . Bear , W . Yoxall , W . Bailey , Keeble , E . Hayward , 114 and 1008 , F . Fearnside , W . Hudson , and Patrick . The only visitor was Bro . P . Cornell , S . W . 114 and 376 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . F . M . Riches , W . Beales , and W . G . Guy , and having proved unanimous in
their favour , Messrs . Riches and Guy , who were in attendance , were regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft . The ceremony was impressively performed by the W . M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Huddleston was presented by Bro . Lucia , P . M ., to Bro . Yorke for installation into the chair of K . S . The charges having been read , the
lodge was opened in the third degree , and a board of in . stalled Masters was opened , when Bro . Huddleston was duly installed W . M . The brethren were afterwards readmitted , and the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in thc three degrees , appropriate music being played on the harmonium during this part of the ceremony by Bro . F . Fearnside . The W . M . then appointed and invested his
officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Fitch , P . M . ; C . Lamb , S . W . ; W . Armstrong , J . W . ; W . Bailey , S . D . ; W . King , J . D . ; Capt . Oakes , I . G . j W . Hudson , M . C ; W . Lucia , Sec ; T . W . Cooper , Treas . ; and Gooch , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Bro . Guy . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which
were duly honoured . In proposing the M . W . G . M . Karl of Zetland , the W . M . remarked if it had not been for the unfortunate occurrence in Greece he should have been among the first who would have had thc opportunity of proposing thc name of Earl de Grey ancl Ripon , the R . W . D . G . M ., in connection with that toast . The toast ofthe P . G . M . Bro . Col . Sir R . A . S . Adair ancl the
D . G . M . Bro . the Rev . J . E . Lockwood , was cordially drank . Bro . Fitch then proposed " Tlie Health of the W . M ., Bro . I luclcllcston , " and stated how much the lodge was indebted to him from its commencement , In fact , it owed its origin almost entirely to Bros . Huddleston and Lucia . They were still further indebted to Bro . Huddleston for having again consented lo fill the chair ,
notwithstanding that he lived some miles from the town , and that he would often have to attend at considerable inconvenience . —( Tbe toast was warmly received . )—The W . M . in responding , spoke of thc pleasure it gave him to do anything tending to the advancement of Masonry , and promised the brethren lhat he would attend lodge as regularly as he possibly could , ancl hoped that he should
receive every assistance from his officers . Amongst the remaining toasts was lhat of thc "Visitors , " to which Bro . Cornell responded . He apologised for the absence of thc W . M . ' s ofthe two Ipswich lodges to which he belonged , which was unavoidable in each case . He regretted they so seldom saw any ofthe Bury brethren at Ipswich , and could only tell them that if any of them would pay a visit to an Ipswich lodge their reception would only bc
equalled by his that clay . lie spoke of the advantages of visiting neighbouring lodges , for , however perfect they might bc in their working , they could always find that there was something to bc learnt . Thc health of Bro . Lucia , thc Secretary , received special mention , the present flourishing condition of the lodge being due in a great measure to his indefatigable exertions to promote its welfare . At high twelve the brethren separated having spent a most enjoyable evening .