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Craft JHawmrg . WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge xvas held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and xvas one of the best attended meetings that has occurred for some time past . Bro . T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Smiththe W . M ., from temporary indisposition .
, Among the other brethren present xvere Bros . T . Hosegood , I . P . M . ; VV . P . Appleby , P . M . ; R . Hodgkisson , P . M . ; G . W . Reed , P . M . ; H . Syer , P . M . ; G . Masters , S . VV . ; VV . Akers , J . W . ; N . Broxvn , P . M ., Sec . j A . C eal , S . D . ; J . Mclburne , J . D . ; A . R . Britten , VV . M . elect , S 29 ; T . Graham , 700 ; VV . Pinkney , 913 ; E- M . Brewer , 1536 ; J . Staple , 1536 ; J . W . Wheeler , 153 6 ; bxvanson
J . B . Williams , J . D ; 147 ; G . F . 'Iaylor , 700 ; J . . 700 ; and C Jolly , | . W . 1472 ( Freemason . ) Bros . Brooks , Collum , Anson , and Peaker were passed . Bro . Masters xvas unanimously elected VV . M . ; T . Hutton , Treas . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler , for the ensuing 12 months . Five guineas xvere voted to Bro . T . Butt ' s list for the Boys ' School . The lodge xvas then closed , and the brethren passed a social hour in good felloxvship .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — A meeting xvas held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , xvhen there xvere present Bros . John C Moor , VV . M . ; Chas . McNamara ,. Prov . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; J . R . gattison , S . W . ; R . Singleton , ( AV . ; H . Tonkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . C Watson , P . M .. Prov . G . I . D ., Sec . ; H . H . Pinkney , acting S . D . ;
H . Simpson , acting J . L ) . ; John Geo . Nasbet , I . G . ; John J . Clay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . C ; J . Hudson , acting Org . ; VVm . A . O . Sutcliffe , Stxvd . ; VV . Birch , Auditor ; and J . W . Broxvn , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Banister , P . G . S . B . Eng ., & c . ; F . Maddison , P . P . G . D . Durham ; A . T . Munro , P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Frampton , Prov . G . S . B . j 1 . E . Nelson , W . M . So ; J . G . Kirtley , W . M . 949 ; W .
Liddell , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 949 ; R . VV . Halfkmght , P . P . G . D . ; and J . Deans , J . W . So . The lodge xvas duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Moor , after xvhich the minutes xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Coxon Thompson' was passed to the degree of
a F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools being given by Bro . Pattison , S . VV . Bro . Thomas Campbell , xvho had been passed to the Second Degree at the previous meeting , xvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Chas . McNamara , I . P . M . " Hearty good xvishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge xvas closed .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 521 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held on Friday , the Gth inst ., at Freemasons' HaU , Fitz Williamstreet . The lodge xvas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Matthexvman , who was supported by the folloxving Past Masters : Bros . Allen , Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; Joseph -Varlev . Henrv Shaw , and W . H . Jessop , of 521 ; Dore ,
275 ; Shaw and Thornhill , 1514 . The minutes having been read and confirmed the ballot xvas taken for a candidate , xvhich proving favourable , the ceremony of initiation xvas very effectively rendered by thc W . M . Bro . Abur Arrnitage presented the xvorking tools . Bros . Wood and Butterxvorth xvere raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., in a very
impressive manner ; Bro . Varley also presented the xvorking tools and gave the traditional history . Bro . J . VV . Turner , S . W . ( on behalf of the Secretary , xvho xvas absent through illness ) , read the replies received by command from her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albany to the address of condolence sent by the five Huddersfleld lodges on the occasion of the lamented
death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , copies of the replies being unanimously ordered to be entered on the lodge minutes . The W . M . and . his Wardens xvere instructed to select the place and make the necessary arrangements for holding the annual picnic , xvhich xvill take place during the present month . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visitors , the lodge xvas ¦
closed . •The brethren afterxvards partook of supper . On account of the serious illness of Bro . Joe VVood , an old and respected P . M ., formerly , of this lodge , the toasts xvere proposed and responded to xvithout musical honours . We regret to say Bro . Wood expired on Saturday last . He xvas xvell-knoxvn throughout thc Province of West
Yorkshire , and his death xvill be lamented by a large circle of friends . •CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic Rooms , . Toxvn Hall , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., xvhen the folloxving brethren xvere present : Bros . R Irving , W . M . ; Jos . Barnes , S . W . ; Wm . Dornart , J . W . ; P . Yates , I . P . M . ; J . M . Kerr , P . G . S ., P . M ., Treas . ; T .
Forrester , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; James Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 ; ] ohn Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 ; A . Hall , P . M . 1032 ; Wm . Blackledge , P . M . 2 S 6 ; J . Bradshaw , Sec ; L . Eccles , J . D . ; G . Tootell , I . G . ; T . Sharpies , T . F . Jackson , 13 . P . France , J . Willis , Charles A . Richmond , Geo . Yates , J . Scott , Dr . S . Farmer . Visitors : Bros . VV . C P . Grimshaxv , 10 3 2 , as Org . ; W . T . Ball and JIddon 9 SO .
. , The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous regular meeting xverc read and confirmed , the election of W . M . and ollicers took place , xvhen Bro . Joseph Barnes , S . W ., xvas elected the W . M . for the next 12 months ; Bro . J . M . Kerr xvas re-elected Treas . ( third
time ) , and the other business being disposed of , Mr . John Henderson xvas admitted and initiated in the First Degree by the W . M ., Bro . R . Irving . Bro . James Corbitt , P . M . 1032 , xvas unanimously elected an honorary member . The lodge xvas closed xvith the customary formalities , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Croxteth United Service Lodge ( No . 7 S 6 ) . —The annual festival meeting of the . members of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic" Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , thc 12 th inst ., xvhen Bro . W . II . Tyerman xvas
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installed W . M ., and the following xvere appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Toivnshend , S . W . ; G . Sherwood , J . VV ., F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D ., -M . C ; C . Wise , Treas . ; J . Gibbs , Sec ; J . T . Bolton , S . D . ; T . Snowden , J . D . ; C . Forivood , LG . ; W . VV . Jones , S . S . ; and W . Ireland , J . S .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS . — Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The last monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held in the lodge room , Howard Arms Hotel , Whittle-le-Springs , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., the brethren present being Bros . J . B . Cardivell , W . M . ; R . Irving , I . P . M . ; A . G . Leigh , S . W . ; John Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 , Treas . ; J . M . Kerr , P . G . S ., as J . W . ; A . G . Bird , S . D .: A . Hall , P . M . ; J . Atherton , P . M . ; T . Whalley ,
and others . The lodge xvas duly opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the former meeting xvere read and confirmed . The ballot xvas then taken / and Bro . Arthur George Leigh xvas declared elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and after the other business of the lodge xvas disposed of , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form by Bro . Irving , I . P . M ., and the brethren adjourned for supper .
LIVERPOOL—Prince of Wales ( No . 1035 ) . — The annual installation assembly of the brethren connected xvith this popular lodge xx-as held at the Skelmersdale Hall , Westminster-road , on Thursday afternoon , the 12 th inst . There xvas a very large muster of members and visitors . The lodge xvas opened by Bro . Lexvis Peake , the out-going W . M ., and amongst others present belonging to
the lodge xvere Bros . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; R . R . Forshaxv , P . M . ; T . Fozzard . P . M . ; J . J . Smith , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . L . Tunstall , J . W . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ; George Mitchell , Sec ; VVm . Addison , S . D . ; Charles Burchali , J . D . ; S .-E . Davies , Org . ; ]' . Macreavy , I . G . ; J . Hill , Stxvd . ; E . " Watson , Tyler . The list of visitors comprised the names of Bros . C Bargery , W . M .
175 6 ; E . George , VV . M . 1356 ; H . Jones , P . M . 1620 ; Henry . A . Pitts , P . M . 1620 ; J . A . Atherton , J . W . 1032 ; VV . Wilkinson , VV . M . 10 S 6 ; H . H . Smythe , W . M . 98 ; A . S . Ramage , 667 ; James Hilton , P . M . 203 ; Thomas Hatton , P . M . 303 ; Morris Davies , W . M . 249 ; Walter Burnet , 1393 ; J . VV . Ballard , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . P . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M . 1600 , P . G . S . D . ; D . Gumming ,
1609 ; D . Keith , 203 ; J . Croyston , Treas . 1756 ; W . Savage , I . P . M . 1609 ; V . Thornton , S 64 ; H . Danger , S 23 ; and J . Sharpies , 724 . The ceremony of installing Bro . J . J . Smith as W . M . for the ensuing year xvas very efficiently performed by Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., and the folloxving officers xvere subsequently invested : Bros . Lexvis Peake , I . P . M . ; John
Tunstall , S . W . ; George Mitchell , J . W . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ); VV . Addison , Sec . ; . C Burchali , -S . D . ; T . Macreavy , J . D . ; S . E . Davies , I . G . ; M . Solomon , S . S . ; J . ' Broxvn , J . S . ; E . Gregory , A . S . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., M . C ; and W . Watson xvas unanimously re-elected Tyler . An excellent dinner xvas subsequently served by Bro . W .
S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , of the Canton' Hotel , and during the evening an attractive musical programme xvas given by a number of brethren , amongst those announced as contributors to the harmony being Bros . A . Child , D . J . Davies , VV . Lexvis , VV . H . Quayle , T . Foulkes , D . Keith , J . A . Muir , R . N . Hobart , and Walter Burnet ( xvho had charge of the arrangements ) .
In connection xvith the meeting , the valuable services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Lexvis Peake during his years' occupancy of the chair xvere cordially recognised by the presentation to him of a very chaste and valuable P . M . ' s jexvel . . DEAL . —Lord Warden Lodge . ( No . 1096 ) . — -A meetini ? xvas held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Lodcre
Room , St . George ' s Hall . Present : Bros . H . ' Chambers , W . M . ; J . VV . Court , S . VV . ; B . M . Beer , J . W . ; j . B . Harrison , P . M ., Chap . ; Geo . Band , P . M ., Treas . ; T . J . Usher , P . M ., Sec ; J . Shepherd , S . D . ; R . Duval , J . D . ; Geo . Beale , H . Jones , and W . Bowles , Stxvds . ; S . Holgate , Tyler ; S . Willey , J . S . Huntly , A . Banger , H . . G . Frost , H . Spurrier , and J . W . Doell . Visitor : Bro . G . Read . The minutes xvere read and unanimously confirmed . Bro .
Doell was duly and regularly passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by the W . M . in his usual eloquent style , the charge being delivered by Bro . ' J . W . Court , S . W ., in a very impressive manner . The W . M . announced that Lord Holmesdale had accepted the lodge's invitation to hold Provincial Grand Lodge at Deal , and had appointed 2 nd July for holding it . A Committee xvas appointed to make , all arrangements for thc occasion . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed in due form .
WIGAN . —L . indsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., xvhen the chair xvas occupied by Bro . H . T . Byrom , W . M ., xvho was supported by Bros . J . D . Murray , I . P . M . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; A . H . Crossley , S . W . ; VV . Johnson , J . W . ; VV . Wall , S . D . ; J . Marsden , J . D . - ; J . Broxvne , I . G . ; C
D . Mortimer , P . P . G . Org . Berks and Bucks , iOrg . ; . H . Riddlesxvorth , as Sec . ; Miles Williams , N . C Couch , and VV . VVright . After the minutes of the last regular meeting xvere read and confirmed , the lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and the chair xvas taken by Bro . J . D . Murray , xvho discharged thc duties of W . M ., and raised Bro . M . Williams to the degree of M . M ., for xvhich ceremony he was
complimented by the brethren . Letters of apology from members unable to be present having been read , the name of a candidate proposed and seconded , and " Hearty good wishes " tendered by the visitors , the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony . ¦ TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — The second regular meeting ot the session of this lodge
was held at the Albany Hotel on the 14 th inst ., and xvas xvell attended , there being present Bros . Geo . L . Wingate , W ; M . ; E . T . Henman , I . P . M . ; Geo . S . Elliott , P . M ., S . W . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., Prov . G . P . Middx ., Treas . ; E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Matthexvs , S . D-. ; Dr . W . Faulkner , J . D . ; VV . Beaton , I . G . ; Dr . Beresford
Ryley , P . M . ; J . haulkncr , P . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . A . Sims , J . Fixter , H . B . Hassel , J . Block , W . Lovelock , C Neison , and A . Carter . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Long , P . M . 5 C 9 ; C Cutler , P . M . 212 ; P . Jablochkoff , S . G . I . G . 33 , France ; and G . Rotulo , 1 S , France .
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The lodge x \* as opened in due form , and the minutes of . the last meeting were confirmed , excepting some portions , which xvere suspended until the next regular meeting . The notice of motion given at the last meeting by Bro . G . S . Elliott , P . M ., S . W ., viz .: " That thebye-laxvs be revised , " xvas duly seconded and carried . At the request of the VV . M ., the I . P , M ., Bro . Henman , passed Bros . Lovelock
and Neison , and raised Bios . Hassel and Carter . The working of these degrees by the I . P . M . received high praise from the brethren . The VVorshipful Master again occupied the chair . The Secretary , Bro . Edxvard VV . Devereux , P . M ., in accordance xvith a resolution of the last lodge meeting , . reported as to the votes held by the lodge in Royal Masonic Institutions , xvith their
qualifications . Letters expressing inability to attend xvere received from Bros . R . W . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . Middx . ; Frederick P . Jenkins , J . W . ; and A . A . Sims . There being no further business , the lodge xvas closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . In returning thanks for the visitors Bro . Jablochkoff , xvho spoke in French , said
he thanked the brethren for the very kind reception , and Bro . Thiellay for the introduction . He xvas pleased to observe that the excellent workings he had the pleasure of xvitnessing in the lodge xvas cssentiallylthe same as carried in the " Rite Ecossais , " in France , to xvhich he had the honour of belonging , and pleasantly remarked that he xvas often praised for his system of electric light xvhich xvas noxv
illuminating the Health Exhibition and other Metropolitan places , but that he xvas bound to acknoxvledge that electricity xvas discovered long long , ago , and he could not help thinking , that Hiram must have had notions of electricity xvhen he placed those gilded spikes on the roqf of King Solomon ' s Temple . He reminded the brethren that he xvould be happy to extend to them the same fraternal greetings xvhen ever they came to Paris .
Bro . Rotulo echoed the sentiments of his good friend , and dxvelt on the good fortune English Masons possessed in having the first Prince of the land at their head , so earnestly and actively discharging the Masonic duties attached to his exalted rank . May long live her Majesty and H . R . H . in that love and happiness so characteristic of England's Royal Family . Bros . Long and Cutler , the other visitors * also made very happy replies , and so ended a very enjoyable evening .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis BxirdeU Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst ., the folloxving members among others xvere present : Bros . T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., VV . M . ; the Rev . S . H . Saunders , S . VV . ; Briggs , J . W . ; VV . Taylor , P . M . acting Secretary ; T . R . Richnell , S . D . ; Gurney , J . D . ; Jenkins , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the sum
of five guineas xvas voted to Bro . T . R . Richnell , as a Stexvard at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Previously to the lodge being closed a letter of sympathy xvas directed to be sent to Bro . W . H . Saunders , P . M . and Treasurer , xvhose xvife xvas dangerously ill . We regret to announce that the unfortunate lady has since died . The lodge xvas closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A fexv toasts folloxved .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . i 53 < 5 ) . — At a regular monthly meeting of the above lodge , held at the Lord Raglan , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . G . Kennedy , VV . M ., in the chair , Bro . R . M . Laird , Sn ( I . C ) , x \* as accepted as a'joining member , and Bro . Chinn , 1789 , xvas passed to the Second Degree . The election of W . M ., Treas ., and Tyler for the ensuing year then took
place , and Bro . A . Saunders , S . W ., xvas unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Gee , Treas . ; and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . Bro , VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent , xvas re-elected Charity representative for the province , and then the lodge xvas closed in due form . Among the brethren present xvere Bros . T . Holleyman , I . P . M . ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; J . Warren , P . M . ; Capt . W . Richey , P . M . ; W . Lexvis , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ;
W . Moulds , J . W . ; J . W . Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec . ; A . Roxvley , S . D . ; J . Purnell , J . D . ; R . Gooding , D . C . ; J . Preece , Org . ; J . . Bilton , W . S . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; G . Gould , P . M ., P . G . Chaplain , South Africa ; J . Holt , 7 S 0 ; P . Lane , Sn ; W . Osborne , 17 S 9 ; G . B .. Robertson , 1967 ; J . Home , 13 ; F . Wa ' gg , 13 ; G . VVest , 700 ; J . Saunderson , 700 ; and C Jolly , 913 , & c . ( Freemason . ) The rest of the evening xvas spent in harmony .
GREAT STANMORE . —Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 13 th inst ., at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , and xvas one of the most successful the lodge has held . Present •Bros . J . F . Hepburn , W . M . ; C S . Buck , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G . H . Carter , J . W . ; J . Tickle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hill ) Sec ; W . R . Strutt , S . D . ; C Winstanley , J . D . ; E . C
Kilsby , D . C ; R . Watson , I . G . j J . N . Draper , Stxvd . ; 1 . Very , Tyler ; A . F . Roberts , P . M . ; W . T . Buck , P . M . ; ft . Coffee , R . VV . Bilby , T . J . Tyler , A . J . H . Goldney , G ! Robinson , J . Davenport , E . H . Southgate , H . S . Benisori , and W . Urry . Visitors : Bros . Sir Francis Burdett . P . CM . Middx . ; D . W . Pearse , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; G . S . Graham , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; A . Buck , P . P . G . S . W .
Essex ; E . Bennett , 22 ; E . S . Hopper , 22 ; G . VV . Strawson , 36 j A . G . Beale , 59 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 65 ; H . W . Ruff , P . M . 95 ; Hoxvard Ruff , P . M . 95 ; J . L . Anderson , 20 G ; E . J . Jeffs , 435 ; W . Holloxvay , P . M . 453 ; P . Turner , 534 J 1 . W . Greenxvood , P . M . 749 ; C . B . Cheese , P . M . - S 69 ; P . Sharpe , 869 ; J . J . Bell , P . M . 117 S ; H . Ashxvell , W . M . 1305 ; J . Maryon , 1585 ; and J . Best , 1663 . Lod
ge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting and report of the Audit Committee confirmed . Bro . J . Tickle , P . M ., at the desire of the W . M ., then took the Master ' s chair and proceeded to install Bro . Charles S .-Buck , W . M . elect , as VV . M . for the present year , xvhich ceremony xvas rendered by him in a most impressive manner to the close of the address to the Master , the addresses to the Wardens and the lodcre being- triven bv
Bros . VV . P . Buck , P . M ., and J . F . Hepburn , I . P . M ., respectively . Bro . C . S . Buck , the newly installed W . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . G . H . Carter , S . W . ; W . R . Strutt , J . W . ; C Winstanley , S . D . ; R . Watson , J . D . ; W . P . Buck , P . M ., D . C ; E . G . Kilsby , I . G . fF . J . Tayler , Asst . D . C ; J . VV . Draper , A . I . H . Goldney , and A . J . Oliver , Stwds . ; and J . Very , Tyler . During the ceremony Sir Francis Burdett , Past P . G . M . Middx ., honoured the lodge xvith his presence , and
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Craft JHawmrg . WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge xvas held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and xvas one of the best attended meetings that has occurred for some time past . Bro . T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Smiththe W . M ., from temporary indisposition .
, Among the other brethren present xvere Bros . T . Hosegood , I . P . M . ; VV . P . Appleby , P . M . ; R . Hodgkisson , P . M . ; G . W . Reed , P . M . ; H . Syer , P . M . ; G . Masters , S . VV . ; VV . Akers , J . W . ; N . Broxvn , P . M ., Sec . j A . C eal , S . D . ; J . Mclburne , J . D . ; A . R . Britten , VV . M . elect , S 29 ; T . Graham , 700 ; VV . Pinkney , 913 ; E- M . Brewer , 1536 ; J . Staple , 1536 ; J . W . Wheeler , 153 6 ; bxvanson
J . B . Williams , J . D ; 147 ; G . F . 'Iaylor , 700 ; J . . 700 ; and C Jolly , | . W . 1472 ( Freemason . ) Bros . Brooks , Collum , Anson , and Peaker were passed . Bro . Masters xvas unanimously elected VV . M . ; T . Hutton , Treas . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler , for the ensuing 12 months . Five guineas xvere voted to Bro . T . Butt ' s list for the Boys ' School . The lodge xvas then closed , and the brethren passed a social hour in good felloxvship .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — A meeting xvas held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , xvhen there xvere present Bros . John C Moor , VV . M . ; Chas . McNamara ,. Prov . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; J . R . gattison , S . W . ; R . Singleton , ( AV . ; H . Tonkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . C Watson , P . M .. Prov . G . I . D ., Sec . ; H . H . Pinkney , acting S . D . ;
H . Simpson , acting J . L ) . ; John Geo . Nasbet , I . G . ; John J . Clay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . C ; J . Hudson , acting Org . ; VVm . A . O . Sutcliffe , Stxvd . ; VV . Birch , Auditor ; and J . W . Broxvn , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Banister , P . G . S . B . Eng ., & c . ; F . Maddison , P . P . G . D . Durham ; A . T . Munro , P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Frampton , Prov . G . S . B . j 1 . E . Nelson , W . M . So ; J . G . Kirtley , W . M . 949 ; W .
Liddell , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 949 ; R . VV . Halfkmght , P . P . G . D . ; and J . Deans , J . W . So . The lodge xvas duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Moor , after xvhich the minutes xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Coxon Thompson' was passed to the degree of
a F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools being given by Bro . Pattison , S . VV . Bro . Thomas Campbell , xvho had been passed to the Second Degree at the previous meeting , xvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Chas . McNamara , I . P . M . " Hearty good xvishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge xvas closed .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 521 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held on Friday , the Gth inst ., at Freemasons' HaU , Fitz Williamstreet . The lodge xvas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Matthexvman , who was supported by the folloxving Past Masters : Bros . Allen , Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; Joseph -Varlev . Henrv Shaw , and W . H . Jessop , of 521 ; Dore ,
275 ; Shaw and Thornhill , 1514 . The minutes having been read and confirmed the ballot xvas taken for a candidate , xvhich proving favourable , the ceremony of initiation xvas very effectively rendered by thc W . M . Bro . Abur Arrnitage presented the xvorking tools . Bros . Wood and Butterxvorth xvere raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., in a very
impressive manner ; Bro . Varley also presented the xvorking tools and gave the traditional history . Bro . J . VV . Turner , S . W . ( on behalf of the Secretary , xvho xvas absent through illness ) , read the replies received by command from her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albany to the address of condolence sent by the five Huddersfleld lodges on the occasion of the lamented
death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , copies of the replies being unanimously ordered to be entered on the lodge minutes . The W . M . and . his Wardens xvere instructed to select the place and make the necessary arrangements for holding the annual picnic , xvhich xvill take place during the present month . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visitors , the lodge xvas ¦
closed . •The brethren afterxvards partook of supper . On account of the serious illness of Bro . Joe VVood , an old and respected P . M ., formerly , of this lodge , the toasts xvere proposed and responded to xvithout musical honours . We regret to say Bro . Wood expired on Saturday last . He xvas xvell-knoxvn throughout thc Province of West
Yorkshire , and his death xvill be lamented by a large circle of friends . •CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic Rooms , . Toxvn Hall , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., xvhen the folloxving brethren xvere present : Bros . R Irving , W . M . ; Jos . Barnes , S . W . ; Wm . Dornart , J . W . ; P . Yates , I . P . M . ; J . M . Kerr , P . G . S ., P . M ., Treas . ; T .
Forrester , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; James Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 ; ] ohn Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 ; A . Hall , P . M . 1032 ; Wm . Blackledge , P . M . 2 S 6 ; J . Bradshaw , Sec ; L . Eccles , J . D . ; G . Tootell , I . G . ; T . Sharpies , T . F . Jackson , 13 . P . France , J . Willis , Charles A . Richmond , Geo . Yates , J . Scott , Dr . S . Farmer . Visitors : Bros . VV . C P . Grimshaxv , 10 3 2 , as Org . ; W . T . Ball and JIddon 9 SO .
. , The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous regular meeting xverc read and confirmed , the election of W . M . and ollicers took place , xvhen Bro . Joseph Barnes , S . W ., xvas elected the W . M . for the next 12 months ; Bro . J . M . Kerr xvas re-elected Treas . ( third
time ) , and the other business being disposed of , Mr . John Henderson xvas admitted and initiated in the First Degree by the W . M ., Bro . R . Irving . Bro . James Corbitt , P . M . 1032 , xvas unanimously elected an honorary member . The lodge xvas closed xvith the customary formalities , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Croxteth United Service Lodge ( No . 7 S 6 ) . —The annual festival meeting of the . members of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic" Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , thc 12 th inst ., xvhen Bro . W . II . Tyerman xvas
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installed W . M ., and the following xvere appointed and invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Toivnshend , S . W . ; G . Sherwood , J . VV ., F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D ., -M . C ; C . Wise , Treas . ; J . Gibbs , Sec ; J . T . Bolton , S . D . ; T . Snowden , J . D . ; C . Forivood , LG . ; W . VV . Jones , S . S . ; and W . Ireland , J . S .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS . — Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The last monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held in the lodge room , Howard Arms Hotel , Whittle-le-Springs , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., the brethren present being Bros . J . B . Cardivell , W . M . ; R . Irving , I . P . M . ; A . G . Leigh , S . W . ; John Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 , Treas . ; J . M . Kerr , P . G . S ., as J . W . ; A . G . Bird , S . D .: A . Hall , P . M . ; J . Atherton , P . M . ; T . Whalley ,
and others . The lodge xvas duly opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the former meeting xvere read and confirmed . The ballot xvas then taken / and Bro . Arthur George Leigh xvas declared elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and after the other business of the lodge xvas disposed of , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form by Bro . Irving , I . P . M ., and the brethren adjourned for supper .
LIVERPOOL—Prince of Wales ( No . 1035 ) . — The annual installation assembly of the brethren connected xvith this popular lodge xx-as held at the Skelmersdale Hall , Westminster-road , on Thursday afternoon , the 12 th inst . There xvas a very large muster of members and visitors . The lodge xvas opened by Bro . Lexvis Peake , the out-going W . M ., and amongst others present belonging to
the lodge xvere Bros . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; R . R . Forshaxv , P . M . ; T . Fozzard . P . M . ; J . J . Smith , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . L . Tunstall , J . W . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ; George Mitchell , Sec ; VVm . Addison , S . D . ; Charles Burchali , J . D . ; S .-E . Davies , Org . ; ]' . Macreavy , I . G . ; J . Hill , Stxvd . ; E . " Watson , Tyler . The list of visitors comprised the names of Bros . C Bargery , W . M .
175 6 ; E . George , VV . M . 1356 ; H . Jones , P . M . 1620 ; Henry . A . Pitts , P . M . 1620 ; J . A . Atherton , J . W . 1032 ; VV . Wilkinson , VV . M . 10 S 6 ; H . H . Smythe , W . M . 98 ; A . S . Ramage , 667 ; James Hilton , P . M . 203 ; Thomas Hatton , P . M . 303 ; Morris Davies , W . M . 249 ; Walter Burnet , 1393 ; J . VV . Ballard , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . P . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M . 1600 , P . G . S . D . ; D . Gumming ,
1609 ; D . Keith , 203 ; J . Croyston , Treas . 1756 ; W . Savage , I . P . M . 1609 ; V . Thornton , S 64 ; H . Danger , S 23 ; and J . Sharpies , 724 . The ceremony of installing Bro . J . J . Smith as W . M . for the ensuing year xvas very efficiently performed by Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., and the folloxving officers xvere subsequently invested : Bros . Lexvis Peake , I . P . M . ; John
Tunstall , S . W . ; George Mitchell , J . W . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ); VV . Addison , Sec . ; . C Burchali , -S . D . ; T . Macreavy , J . D . ; S . E . Davies , I . G . ; M . Solomon , S . S . ; J . ' Broxvn , J . S . ; E . Gregory , A . S . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., M . C ; and W . Watson xvas unanimously re-elected Tyler . An excellent dinner xvas subsequently served by Bro . W .
S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , of the Canton' Hotel , and during the evening an attractive musical programme xvas given by a number of brethren , amongst those announced as contributors to the harmony being Bros . A . Child , D . J . Davies , VV . Lexvis , VV . H . Quayle , T . Foulkes , D . Keith , J . A . Muir , R . N . Hobart , and Walter Burnet ( xvho had charge of the arrangements ) .
In connection xvith the meeting , the valuable services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Lexvis Peake during his years' occupancy of the chair xvere cordially recognised by the presentation to him of a very chaste and valuable P . M . ' s jexvel . . DEAL . —Lord Warden Lodge . ( No . 1096 ) . — -A meetini ? xvas held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Lodcre
Room , St . George ' s Hall . Present : Bros . H . ' Chambers , W . M . ; J . VV . Court , S . VV . ; B . M . Beer , J . W . ; j . B . Harrison , P . M ., Chap . ; Geo . Band , P . M ., Treas . ; T . J . Usher , P . M ., Sec ; J . Shepherd , S . D . ; R . Duval , J . D . ; Geo . Beale , H . Jones , and W . Bowles , Stxvds . ; S . Holgate , Tyler ; S . Willey , J . S . Huntly , A . Banger , H . . G . Frost , H . Spurrier , and J . W . Doell . Visitor : Bro . G . Read . The minutes xvere read and unanimously confirmed . Bro .
Doell was duly and regularly passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by the W . M . in his usual eloquent style , the charge being delivered by Bro . ' J . W . Court , S . W ., in a very impressive manner . The W . M . announced that Lord Holmesdale had accepted the lodge's invitation to hold Provincial Grand Lodge at Deal , and had appointed 2 nd July for holding it . A Committee xvas appointed to make , all arrangements for thc occasion . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed in due form .
WIGAN . —L . indsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge xvas held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., xvhen the chair xvas occupied by Bro . H . T . Byrom , W . M ., xvho was supported by Bros . J . D . Murray , I . P . M . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; A . H . Crossley , S . W . ; VV . Johnson , J . W . ; VV . Wall , S . D . ; J . Marsden , J . D . - ; J . Broxvne , I . G . ; C
D . Mortimer , P . P . G . Org . Berks and Bucks , iOrg . ; . H . Riddlesxvorth , as Sec . ; Miles Williams , N . C Couch , and VV . VVright . After the minutes of the last regular meeting xvere read and confirmed , the lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and the chair xvas taken by Bro . J . D . Murray , xvho discharged thc duties of W . M ., and raised Bro . M . Williams to the degree of M . M ., for xvhich ceremony he was
complimented by the brethren . Letters of apology from members unable to be present having been read , the name of a candidate proposed and seconded , and " Hearty good wishes " tendered by the visitors , the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony . ¦ TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — The second regular meeting ot the session of this lodge
was held at the Albany Hotel on the 14 th inst ., and xvas xvell attended , there being present Bros . Geo . L . Wingate , W ; M . ; E . T . Henman , I . P . M . ; Geo . S . Elliott , P . M ., S . W . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., Prov . G . P . Middx ., Treas . ; E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Matthexvs , S . D-. ; Dr . W . Faulkner , J . D . ; VV . Beaton , I . G . ; Dr . Beresford
Ryley , P . M . ; J . haulkncr , P . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . A . Sims , J . Fixter , H . B . Hassel , J . Block , W . Lovelock , C Neison , and A . Carter . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Long , P . M . 5 C 9 ; C Cutler , P . M . 212 ; P . Jablochkoff , S . G . I . G . 33 , France ; and G . Rotulo , 1 S , France .
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The lodge x \* as opened in due form , and the minutes of . the last meeting were confirmed , excepting some portions , which xvere suspended until the next regular meeting . The notice of motion given at the last meeting by Bro . G . S . Elliott , P . M ., S . W ., viz .: " That thebye-laxvs be revised , " xvas duly seconded and carried . At the request of the VV . M ., the I . P , M ., Bro . Henman , passed Bros . Lovelock
and Neison , and raised Bios . Hassel and Carter . The working of these degrees by the I . P . M . received high praise from the brethren . The VVorshipful Master again occupied the chair . The Secretary , Bro . Edxvard VV . Devereux , P . M ., in accordance xvith a resolution of the last lodge meeting , . reported as to the votes held by the lodge in Royal Masonic Institutions , xvith their
qualifications . Letters expressing inability to attend xvere received from Bros . R . W . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . Middx . ; Frederick P . Jenkins , J . W . ; and A . A . Sims . There being no further business , the lodge xvas closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . In returning thanks for the visitors Bro . Jablochkoff , xvho spoke in French , said
he thanked the brethren for the very kind reception , and Bro . Thiellay for the introduction . He xvas pleased to observe that the excellent workings he had the pleasure of xvitnessing in the lodge xvas cssentiallylthe same as carried in the " Rite Ecossais , " in France , to xvhich he had the honour of belonging , and pleasantly remarked that he xvas often praised for his system of electric light xvhich xvas noxv
illuminating the Health Exhibition and other Metropolitan places , but that he xvas bound to acknoxvledge that electricity xvas discovered long long , ago , and he could not help thinking , that Hiram must have had notions of electricity xvhen he placed those gilded spikes on the roqf of King Solomon ' s Temple . He reminded the brethren that he xvould be happy to extend to them the same fraternal greetings xvhen ever they came to Paris .
Bro . Rotulo echoed the sentiments of his good friend , and dxvelt on the good fortune English Masons possessed in having the first Prince of the land at their head , so earnestly and actively discharging the Masonic duties attached to his exalted rank . May long live her Majesty and H . R . H . in that love and happiness so characteristic of England's Royal Family . Bros . Long and Cutler , the other visitors * also made very happy replies , and so ended a very enjoyable evening .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis BxirdeU Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst ., the folloxving members among others xvere present : Bros . T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., VV . M . ; the Rev . S . H . Saunders , S . VV . ; Briggs , J . W . ; VV . Taylor , P . M . acting Secretary ; T . R . Richnell , S . D . ; Gurney , J . D . ; Jenkins , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the sum
of five guineas xvas voted to Bro . T . R . Richnell , as a Stexvard at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Previously to the lodge being closed a letter of sympathy xvas directed to be sent to Bro . W . H . Saunders , P . M . and Treasurer , xvhose xvife xvas dangerously ill . We regret to announce that the unfortunate lady has since died . The lodge xvas closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A fexv toasts folloxved .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . i 53 < 5 ) . — At a regular monthly meeting of the above lodge , held at the Lord Raglan , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . G . Kennedy , VV . M ., in the chair , Bro . R . M . Laird , Sn ( I . C ) , x \* as accepted as a'joining member , and Bro . Chinn , 1789 , xvas passed to the Second Degree . The election of W . M ., Treas ., and Tyler for the ensuing year then took
place , and Bro . A . Saunders , S . W ., xvas unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Gee , Treas . ; and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . Bro , VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent , xvas re-elected Charity representative for the province , and then the lodge xvas closed in due form . Among the brethren present xvere Bros . T . Holleyman , I . P . M . ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; J . Warren , P . M . ; Capt . W . Richey , P . M . ; W . Lexvis , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ;
W . Moulds , J . W . ; J . W . Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec . ; A . Roxvley , S . D . ; J . Purnell , J . D . ; R . Gooding , D . C . ; J . Preece , Org . ; J . . Bilton , W . S . ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; G . Gould , P . M ., P . G . Chaplain , South Africa ; J . Holt , 7 S 0 ; P . Lane , Sn ; W . Osborne , 17 S 9 ; G . B .. Robertson , 1967 ; J . Home , 13 ; F . Wa ' gg , 13 ; G . VVest , 700 ; J . Saunderson , 700 ; and C Jolly , 913 , & c . ( Freemason . ) The rest of the evening xvas spent in harmony .
GREAT STANMORE . —Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 13 th inst ., at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , and xvas one of the most successful the lodge has held . Present •Bros . J . F . Hepburn , W . M . ; C S . Buck , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G . H . Carter , J . W . ; J . Tickle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hill ) Sec ; W . R . Strutt , S . D . ; C Winstanley , J . D . ; E . C
Kilsby , D . C ; R . Watson , I . G . j J . N . Draper , Stxvd . ; 1 . Very , Tyler ; A . F . Roberts , P . M . ; W . T . Buck , P . M . ; ft . Coffee , R . VV . Bilby , T . J . Tyler , A . J . H . Goldney , G ! Robinson , J . Davenport , E . H . Southgate , H . S . Benisori , and W . Urry . Visitors : Bros . Sir Francis Burdett . P . CM . Middx . ; D . W . Pearse , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; G . S . Graham , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; A . Buck , P . P . G . S . W .
Essex ; E . Bennett , 22 ; E . S . Hopper , 22 ; G . VV . Strawson , 36 j A . G . Beale , 59 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 65 ; H . W . Ruff , P . M . 95 ; Hoxvard Ruff , P . M . 95 ; J . L . Anderson , 20 G ; E . J . Jeffs , 435 ; W . Holloxvay , P . M . 453 ; P . Turner , 534 J 1 . W . Greenxvood , P . M . 749 ; C . B . Cheese , P . M . - S 69 ; P . Sharpe , 869 ; J . J . Bell , P . M . 117 S ; H . Ashxvell , W . M . 1305 ; J . Maryon , 1585 ; and J . Best , 1663 . Lod
ge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting and report of the Audit Committee confirmed . Bro . J . Tickle , P . M ., at the desire of the W . M ., then took the Master ' s chair and proceeded to install Bro . Charles S .-Buck , W . M . elect , as VV . M . for the present year , xvhich ceremony xvas rendered by him in a most impressive manner to the close of the address to the Master , the addresses to the Wardens and the lodcre being- triven bv
Bros . VV . P . Buck , P . M ., and J . F . Hepburn , I . P . M ., respectively . Bro . C . S . Buck , the newly installed W . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . G . H . Carter , S . W . ; W . R . Strutt , J . W . ; C Winstanley , S . D . ; R . Watson , J . D . ; W . P . Buck , P . M ., D . C ; E . G . Kilsby , I . G . fF . J . Tayler , Asst . D . C ; J . VV . Draper , A . I . H . Goldney , and A . J . Oliver , Stwds . ; and J . Very , Tyler . During the ceremony Sir Francis Burdett , Past P . G . M . Middx ., honoured the lodge xvith his presence , and