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opened there at 2 . 30 by the W . M ., Bro . Bance , yvho conducted the ceremonies on the summons , and then proceeded to present , in the name of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jeyvel to the Treasurer , Bro . F . G . Hall , P . M ., who at the previous meeting had been unanimously made an honorary member in consideration of his long and valued services in the various offices he had filled . Those services yvere now
substantially recognised by the gift of a gold jewel , ornamented yvith blue enamel and Masonic devices , with a suitable inscription engraved on the back of it . Bro . Hall appropriately acknowledged the presentation . Bro . W . Biggs , P . M ., Provincial Grand Secretary , then presented a similar jeyvel , which had also been unanimously voted by the lodge , to Bro . John Bance , the retiring Worshipful
Master , in recognition ot the exceptional manner in yvhich he had discharged the duties of that office . Bro . Bance expressed his appreciation of this mark of kindness on the part of the brethren , yvhom he thanked for the cordial manner in yvhich they had supported him by their attendance and assistance during the past year . The next business yvas the installation of Bro . W . Herbert as W . M . for
1876 , the Provincial Grand Secretary ably officiating as Installing Master , assisted by Bro . John Dew , P . M . of the Oakley Lodge , Basingstoke . The W . M . alterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . It . Ravenor , S . W . ; G . M . Knight , J . W . ; the Rev . T . Barton , Chaplain ; F . G . Hall , P . M ., Treas . ; G . J . Cosburn , P . G . S ., Sec . ; P . Glover , Org . ; S . Hunt , S . D . ; S . Knip ; ht , J . D . ; Lyon ,
I . G . ; A . Bums , Dir . of Cer . ; W . Knight , S . S . ; W . Wilson , J . S . * , Dodd , Tyler , T . Deller , P . M ., who has resigned the office ot Secretary after discharging its duties yvith much efficiency for five years , and had been elected an honorary member , yvas noyv presented yvith a vote of thanks , yvhich yvas duly acknowledged . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the White Hart
Hotel , yvhere a banquet was provided in a most liberal style by Bro . Hemlin . The W . M . presided , and the S . W . occupied the vice-chair . In addition to the brethren mentioned , there were present Bros . Bairon Fielder , Geo . Boyer , and W . W . King , P . M . ' s of the lodge ; E . Head , W . H . Booth , J , Tegg , F . H . Maychurch , ' lt . Johnston , | . Stacey , C . P . Smith , VV . E . Wheeler , VV . Balding , J .
Hattatt , J . G . O'Farrell , J . J . Jerm . in , A . Stradling , W . Cordrey , A . Judd , J . Weightman , P . M . 414 , and 1101 , Reading ; M . Wheeler , Wantage ; A . Powell , E . P . Plenty , and others . On the introduction of dessert , the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , '" and " The Healths of the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon ; and the Deputy
Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , ' yvere successively drank . To the toast of " ' ! he P . G . Master , Sir D . Gooch , Bart , M . P ., the D . P . G . M ., Rev . J . S . Br . nvnrigg , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Past nnd Present , " Bro . Baron Fielder responded . The P . G . Secretary gave "The Health of thc Neyvly-installed W . M ., Bro . Herbert , " who returned thanks . " The Health of the Installing Master" bring given , Bro .
Biggs returned thanks . Bro . Dew , P . I ' rov . G . Reg . Hants , proposed "The Health < f the I . P . M ., Bro . Bance , " and spoke in eulogistic terms of thc yvorking of lhe lodge under Bro . Bailee ' s presidency , liro . Bance having returned thanks , thc toast of " The Masonic Charities " yvas given by Bro . W . Knight , yvho spoke of the three noble institutions supported by the Craft , namely , the Boys' School ,
the Girls' School ( e . ieh providing for some 400 children , all Masons' orphans ) , and the Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows . Bro . Bance , yvho , like the proposer , had represented the Newbury Lodge at the Charity Festivals , replied . "The Healths of the Officers of thc Lodge " yvere also drunk . Bro . Bance proposed " Success to the Lodge of Instruction , " coupling yvith it the name of the
energetic SceUtary , Bro . Glover , yvho responded . The brethren also drank " Thc Health of Bro . Stephen Knight , " thanking him for the tasteful manner in yvhich he and his family had decorated the room , thc yvalls of yvhich yvere emblazoned yvith Masonic emblems . " The better I lealth of Bro . Cave , P . M ., and Bro . Walter Graham , " yvas also proposed in feeling terms , and Bro . Bance called on the
bifthren to drink " The I lealth of Bro . W . Knight , thc indefatigable Steyvard , " yvho returned thanks . The musical arrangements , under Bro . Glovei ' s direction , yvere excellent , and Bros . Jaman , Glover , Hall , S . Hunt , A . Stradling , anil W . Wilson yvere among those yvho contributed to the harmony of the evening . RUNCORN . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 758 . )—
I he annual meeting of this lodge yvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn , on January 5 th . There yvas a full attendance of brethren , and the visitors present yy'ere Bros . J . A . Birch , P . P . S . G . D . ; Bro . Hitchcn , P . "M . pi , P . P . G . S . B . ; Bro . C . C . Woodcock , 523 , 1560 ; Bro . J . Thomas , 1325 . The minutes of last meeting were read and eorifirmed , niter which Bro . R . Roberts and Bro . J .
Price yvere elected joining members . The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Asten , yvas next proceeded with , the duties of Installing Master being ably performed by Bro . Birch . The following oflicers yvere then appointed by the W . M . ;—Bro . J . Warburton , S . W . ; Bro . W . It . Wass , J . W . ; Bro . W . Lyon , Treas . ; Bro . G . Moss . See . * , Bro . C . Gerrard , S . D . ; Bro . Coxhill , I . D . ; Bro . W .
Mellor , I . G . ; Bro . T . Gregson , Org . ; and Bro . G . Purver yvas re-elected as Tyler . Much to the riissappoinlment of the brethren , Bro . Birch was unable to remain for the evening , but before leaving a very hearty vote cf thanks yvas accorded to him for the masterly anil impressive manner in which he had conducted thc ceremony of installation . In rcspsnding , Bro . Birch expressed the pleasure it
gave him to be of service to the Ellesmere Lodge , yvhich he believed would very soon regain its former high standing in the province . It was also a source of gratification to him that lie should have the opportunity of installing ns their W . M . a gentleman whom lie had some years age initiated into Masonry , and yvho he yvas confident yvas well qualified for the position . The brethren adjournd o Uro . Wilson ' s hotel , where the annual banquet yvas served .
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The usual loyal and Masonic toasts yvere proposed , and duly honoured , and during the proceedings a very chaste P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . R . Rigby , I . P . M . ; also a beautifully illuminated testimonial , mounted and framed , yvhich had been subscribed for by the brethren , as a token of their regard for him , and in recognition of his services in resuscitating the lodge after it had lapsed for a
considerable time . The brethren separated after having spent a very enjoyable evening . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 108 . **) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge yvas holden at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on the rjth inst . The brethren present were Bros . H . T . Bobart , " P . G . A . D . C , W . M . ; F . Iliffe , P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . VV . ; VV . Healhcote ,
J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Pipes , as S . D . ; F . O . Manton , as J . D . ; Heathcote , I . G . ' , T . Slinn , Tyler ; P . Shaw , J . H . Biggs , M . Hill , W . Butterfield , H . Mills , J . Parkins , jun ., G . F . Edwards , J . Griggs . Visitors : W . Wright , 731 ; J , E . Caborn , 731 . The lodge yvas opened at 7 . 30 p . m . After reading the circular convening the lodge , the minutes of
the last meeting yvere read and confirmed . The first business was to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Pipes , S . W ., was duly electtd ; Bro . M . H . Bobart , yvas again re-elected Treasurer and T . Slinn Tyler . Bro . John Smith yvas elected joining member , Bro . Griggs yvas passed to thc Third Degree by the VV . M . The Report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A
vote o [ thanks was accorded on the minutes to Bro . M . II . Bobart , Treas ., he having In Id that office from the commencement of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . SHEFFIELD . — "Wentworth Lodge ( No . 1239 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Monday , the Cth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . S . Hoyes , W . M . 1311 ; Rev . A . VV . Hamilton , Prov . Sen .
G . Chaplain , West Yorkshire , VV . M . elect , 139 ; H . W . Payvson , W . M . 296 ; John Fawcett , W . M . 904 ; S . Foulds , VV . M . ( is 1 ; and many others . Apologies were read from several brethren who yvere unable to attend . Uro . Bentley Shayv , J . P ., D . L ., Past D . P . G . M ., Prov . Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons of West Yorkshire , was to have been present , but sent a
telegram stating he found it impossible . The Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Wm . White , was installed by Bro . Ensor Drury , P . M . 296 , P . P . J . G . W ., iu due and ancient form . Bro . White apiointed and invested as his officers for ensuing year , Bros . F . M . Tindall , I . P . M . ; S . B . Ellis , S . W . ; Dr . W . lt . Thomas , J . W . ; II . | . Garnet , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as Treas ., ( re-elected ); John Clark ,
S . D . ; Charles Still , J . D . ; Robert Kenton , Sec ; G . S . Heaton , I . G . Bro . " F . M . Tindall , I . P . M ., was elected Charily Steward . The brethren adjourned to a refreshment . The usual toists were duly honoured , that ot "Health and Success to the W . M . ; " meeting with hearty reception ; so yvith able speeches , happy recitations , aud charming songs , a most enjoyable evening yvas spent .
NORTH WOOLWICH . - Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , nth inst ., at the Three Crowns North Woolwich . Bro . Ji . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 1076 , and now W . M . ot the Henley Lodge , in the chair , supported by the following officers : —Bros . J . Ives , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; , ] A Silver , S . D . ; T .
Chambeis , J . D . ; A . Manning , I . G . ; and I ' . M . Steadman , O . G . Among the visitors yvere F . Wakefield , P . M . 548 ; J . VV . Holland , 1216 ; S . J . Fclstead , 1076 ; C . J . Pilcher , 3 ( American ); C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . The business before the lodge consisting of the raising of Bro . J . Plume and Bro . Cavey ( brothers ) , and the passing cf Bros . G . Plume , and Carter , yvhich being
effected , the Secretary , Bro . II . Sisley , P . M . 1076 and 1472 , read a letter from Bro . C . Ashdoyvn , in yvhich that brother regretted that pressure of business compelled him both to resign the membership as well as the Treasurership of the lodge . Bro . Ashdown ' s resignation was duly acceptetl , and by aecbiil the Secretary was instructed to express to Bro . Ashdown theiegret of the lodge nt losing . so
valuable and energetic an officer and brother . I lie lodge vvas then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Upon assembling for refreshment tho W . M . eloquently proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and , with some excellent harmony to enliven the proceedings , the brethren passed a mnst enjoyable evening . TWICKEN HAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge
( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting ot this lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the sth ult . There yvere present Bros , the V . W . W . Wiggington , P . M . 902 and 1298 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Worcestershire , P . G . S . Middlesex , W . M . ; Saunders , S . VV . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . Norfolk , J . W . ; Knaggs , Treas ., and S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Horsley , P . M ., & rc , acting 1 P . M . ; Court , Sec ; Kennedy ,
P . M . ( Lily , Crescent ) , acting I . G . ; Rogers , W . S . ; Palmer , D . C . ; Monewcll , Org . ; Sugg , Assist . Org . ; D'Orsey , Assist . Oli * l |> lain . The lodge yvas honoured by a visit from thc R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , Grand Master of the Province , yvho stayed some time . Thc minutes of the installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Ashley , passed Bros . Palmer and Briggs , and
initiated Mr . E . T . Barrett into the mysteries of the Order . The yvhole of the ceremonies were most ably performed . Votes of thanks yvere passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to the W . M ., and Bros . Birchill , Palmer , Knaggs , Court , Rogers , Taylor , and others for their handsome gifts of furniture to the lodge , yvhich are too numerous to mention . Some miner business having been
transacted , thc lodge yvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent collation . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts yvere given , and the vocal ami instrumental contributions of several brethren brought the evening's proceedings to an agreeable termination . On the 12 th inst . this lodge again met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel . This lodge yvas opened at five o ' clock in the alternoon by the VV . M ., Bro . Wiggin-
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ton , P . M ., & c , assisted by Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., J . W . ; Horsley , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; Court , Sec . ; Taylor ,- acting S . D . ; Walls , acting I . G . ; Palmer , D . C . ; Rogers , W . S . ; Assist . Org . ; D'Orsey , Assist . Chaplain . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., yvith the assistance of his officers , raised Bros , the Rev . L . M . D'Orsey and T . H .
Briggs . The beautiful and impressive ceremony was carried out in its entirety , and its solemnity considerably enhanced by the organ accompaniment of Bro . Sugg . Bro . E . T . Ban-ett was then passed to the degree of F . C ., and several matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . Amongst the visitors were Bros . W . Hammond ,
P . M . Jordan , Lebanon , and Hemming , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex ; Hurst , J . W . Hemming ; H . Jones , Lebanon ; and Withycombe , Lily of Richmond . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave " The- Queen and thc Craft , ' which yvas duly honoured . In proposing ' ' The Healh of the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . expressed how ' gratifying it must be to every member of the Craft that H . R . H . ' s visit
to thc distant Indian Empire had thus far been so eminently successful , and he hoped that the kind Providence that had hitherto watched over him would continue to do so until the Prince arrived again upon his native shores . This toast having been warmly received , Bro . Saunders contributed a verse of " God bless the Prince of Wales . " " The Healths of the P . G . M ., thc D . G . M ., and the rest of
the Grand Officers Past and Present , " having been proposed and drank , the W . M . rose and proposed " The Health of the R . W . Bro . Colonel F . Burdett , P . G . M ., " in a very telling speech . I le also introduced the names of other brethren of Grand Lodge , and coupled the toast yvith the name of Bro . C . I Iorsley , P . G . R ., yvho made an excellent and amusing replv . " The Health of the Visitors "
followed , yvhich yvas responded to by Bros . Ilurst and Withycombe . The former stated hoyv gratified he felt at having been present that evening , and how pleased he was at witnessing the excellent working of the lodge , and he yvas sorry that other lodges in the province yvere not in the same state of yvorking proficiency as the Francis Burdett Lodge . The latter , in the course of a very neat speech , stated
that he believed that the mtercours-e of brethren belonging to various lodges in thc Craft yvas a thing greatly to be desired . He also believed that brethren by visiting lodges had an opportunity of witnessing thc working of different Masters , which could but be beneficial to them , and in conclusion he stated that in his opinion—to use a homely expression—thc members of the Craft should not be
disunited like a loose bundle of sticks , but be yvell yvelded together like bars of iron in one common cause , and that the foundations of Freemasonry , viz ., Unity , Harmony , and Brotherly Love , must then far ever flourish . Bro . Horsley then rose and proposed " The I lealth of the W . M ., Bro . Wigginton , " by whose unremitting attention the lodge in so short a time had been brought to si . high and flourishing
a condition . He yvent on to say that although the W . M . had held high rank in an older Masoi / ic province than that of Middlesex , he had , yvhen offered , accepted the position of Grand Steward in that province , and he hoped that before the termination of his year of office as W . M . the members of the Francis Burdett Lodge yvould have the honour of seeing him occupying a dignified position in the
province , which had for a Grand Master so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Colonel Burdett . This toast having been duly honoured , thc W . M . made a brief and suitable reply . "The Health of the Principal Oflicers and Junior Officers of the Lodge" then followed . Bros . Saunders and Tomlinson responded for the first mentioned toast , and Bro . D ' Orseyfor thc latter . In the intervals ol thc toasts and
replies Bros . Saunders , Hurst , and Walls contributed several old English ballads , and thc Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion . CLAYTON-LE-MOORS . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 15 ig\—lhe commemoration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and the installation of Bro . Edmund Ileyyvood , as W . M ., took place on Monday , the
3 rd inst ., at the Albion Hotel . I he brethren assembled at 3 o ' clock in the afternoon in good numbers . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . G . D . Pochin , P . M . 815 and 1373 ; VV . H . Cunliffe , P . M . 26 9 ; James Walker , VV . M . 37 ; James Biggs , S . W . 1145 ; Towers , P . M . 345 ; W . Turner , J . D . 387 ; W . Townley , P . M . 269 ; 1 ) . Ilardnian , 1012 ; T . Forrester , 730 ; D . Tunks , P . M . 11-4 * 5 » B . Sanderson , P . M . 462 ; J . Walmsley ,
S . W . 462 ; arid many others . The lodge yvas opened by Bro . James Walker , VV . M . 37 , after yvhich Bro . John Tunnah , Prov . Grand Secretary , was inducted into the chair of K . S . It need hardly be said that Bro . Tunnah performed the ceremony in a most able and impressive manner . His perfect enunciation and intelligent rendering of our beautiful ritual bore evidence of his " thoroughness" and honesty of purpose . In fact , it may be said of our esteemed and worthy Prov . G . Sec ,
" His doctrine and his life , Co-incident , exhibit lucid proof , That he is honest in the sacred cause . " After the newly Installed Master had received the accustomed salutions Bro . Newton invested the folloyving brethren yvith the collar and jewel appertaining to their respective offices : —Bros . John Tennant , S . W . ; L .
Wilkinson , J . VV . ; Geo . Riley , Treas . ; W . C . Hamer , Sec ; J . L . I lawksyvorth , S D . ; J . Gilbert , J . D . ; J . Bradshayv , I . G . ; J . Sharpies , and T . Hargreaves , Stewards ; and II . Ainsworth , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , yvhen " The Queen , " " Grand and Provincial Oflicers" and other toasts were
proposed by the W . M . in brief but suitable terms . " The Health of the W . M . " yvas proposed by Bro . Tunnah , P . G . S ., in a characteristic speech . He spoke in very high terms of the new W . M ., yvho , in conjunction with his father , the retiring W . M ., had shown such praiseyvorthy zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . The establishment of the Albert
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opened there at 2 . 30 by the W . M ., Bro . Bance , yvho conducted the ceremonies on the summons , and then proceeded to present , in the name of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jeyvel to the Treasurer , Bro . F . G . Hall , P . M ., who at the previous meeting had been unanimously made an honorary member in consideration of his long and valued services in the various offices he had filled . Those services yvere now
substantially recognised by the gift of a gold jewel , ornamented yvith blue enamel and Masonic devices , with a suitable inscription engraved on the back of it . Bro . Hall appropriately acknowledged the presentation . Bro . W . Biggs , P . M ., Provincial Grand Secretary , then presented a similar jeyvel , which had also been unanimously voted by the lodge , to Bro . John Bance , the retiring Worshipful
Master , in recognition ot the exceptional manner in yvhich he had discharged the duties of that office . Bro . Bance expressed his appreciation of this mark of kindness on the part of the brethren , yvhom he thanked for the cordial manner in yvhich they had supported him by their attendance and assistance during the past year . The next business yvas the installation of Bro . W . Herbert as W . M . for
1876 , the Provincial Grand Secretary ably officiating as Installing Master , assisted by Bro . John Dew , P . M . of the Oakley Lodge , Basingstoke . The W . M . alterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . It . Ravenor , S . W . ; G . M . Knight , J . W . ; the Rev . T . Barton , Chaplain ; F . G . Hall , P . M ., Treas . ; G . J . Cosburn , P . G . S ., Sec . ; P . Glover , Org . ; S . Hunt , S . D . ; S . Knip ; ht , J . D . ; Lyon ,
I . G . ; A . Bums , Dir . of Cer . ; W . Knight , S . S . ; W . Wilson , J . S . * , Dodd , Tyler , T . Deller , P . M ., who has resigned the office ot Secretary after discharging its duties yvith much efficiency for five years , and had been elected an honorary member , yvas noyv presented yvith a vote of thanks , yvhich yvas duly acknowledged . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the White Hart
Hotel , yvhere a banquet was provided in a most liberal style by Bro . Hemlin . The W . M . presided , and the S . W . occupied the vice-chair . In addition to the brethren mentioned , there were present Bros . Bairon Fielder , Geo . Boyer , and W . W . King , P . M . ' s of the lodge ; E . Head , W . H . Booth , J , Tegg , F . H . Maychurch , ' lt . Johnston , | . Stacey , C . P . Smith , VV . E . Wheeler , VV . Balding , J .
Hattatt , J . G . O'Farrell , J . J . Jerm . in , A . Stradling , W . Cordrey , A . Judd , J . Weightman , P . M . 414 , and 1101 , Reading ; M . Wheeler , Wantage ; A . Powell , E . P . Plenty , and others . On the introduction of dessert , the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , '" and " The Healths of the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon ; and the Deputy
Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , ' yvere successively drank . To the toast of " ' ! he P . G . Master , Sir D . Gooch , Bart , M . P ., the D . P . G . M ., Rev . J . S . Br . nvnrigg , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Past nnd Present , " Bro . Baron Fielder responded . The P . G . Secretary gave "The Health of thc Neyvly-installed W . M ., Bro . Herbert , " who returned thanks . " The Health of the Installing Master" bring given , Bro .
Biggs returned thanks . Bro . Dew , P . I ' rov . G . Reg . Hants , proposed "The Health < f the I . P . M ., Bro . Bance , " and spoke in eulogistic terms of thc yvorking of lhe lodge under Bro . Bailee ' s presidency , liro . Bance having returned thanks , thc toast of " The Masonic Charities " yvas given by Bro . W . Knight , yvho spoke of the three noble institutions supported by the Craft , namely , the Boys' School ,
the Girls' School ( e . ieh providing for some 400 children , all Masons' orphans ) , and the Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows . Bro . Bance , yvho , like the proposer , had represented the Newbury Lodge at the Charity Festivals , replied . "The Healths of the Officers of thc Lodge " yvere also drunk . Bro . Bance proposed " Success to the Lodge of Instruction , " coupling yvith it the name of the
energetic SceUtary , Bro . Glover , yvho responded . The brethren also drank " Thc Health of Bro . Stephen Knight , " thanking him for the tasteful manner in yvhich he and his family had decorated the room , thc yvalls of yvhich yvere emblazoned yvith Masonic emblems . " The better I lealth of Bro . Cave , P . M ., and Bro . Walter Graham , " yvas also proposed in feeling terms , and Bro . Bance called on the
bifthren to drink " The I lealth of Bro . W . Knight , thc indefatigable Steyvard , " yvho returned thanks . The musical arrangements , under Bro . Glovei ' s direction , yvere excellent , and Bros . Jaman , Glover , Hall , S . Hunt , A . Stradling , anil W . Wilson yvere among those yvho contributed to the harmony of the evening . RUNCORN . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 758 . )—
I he annual meeting of this lodge yvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn , on January 5 th . There yvas a full attendance of brethren , and the visitors present yy'ere Bros . J . A . Birch , P . P . S . G . D . ; Bro . Hitchcn , P . "M . pi , P . P . G . S . B . ; Bro . C . C . Woodcock , 523 , 1560 ; Bro . J . Thomas , 1325 . The minutes of last meeting were read and eorifirmed , niter which Bro . R . Roberts and Bro . J .
Price yvere elected joining members . The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Asten , yvas next proceeded with , the duties of Installing Master being ably performed by Bro . Birch . The following oflicers yvere then appointed by the W . M . ;—Bro . J . Warburton , S . W . ; Bro . W . It . Wass , J . W . ; Bro . W . Lyon , Treas . ; Bro . G . Moss . See . * , Bro . C . Gerrard , S . D . ; Bro . Coxhill , I . D . ; Bro . W .
Mellor , I . G . ; Bro . T . Gregson , Org . ; and Bro . G . Purver yvas re-elected as Tyler . Much to the riissappoinlment of the brethren , Bro . Birch was unable to remain for the evening , but before leaving a very hearty vote cf thanks yvas accorded to him for the masterly anil impressive manner in which he had conducted thc ceremony of installation . In rcspsnding , Bro . Birch expressed the pleasure it
gave him to be of service to the Ellesmere Lodge , yvhich he believed would very soon regain its former high standing in the province . It was also a source of gratification to him that lie should have the opportunity of installing ns their W . M . a gentleman whom lie had some years age initiated into Masonry , and yvho he yvas confident yvas well qualified for the position . The brethren adjournd o Uro . Wilson ' s hotel , where the annual banquet yvas served .
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The usual loyal and Masonic toasts yvere proposed , and duly honoured , and during the proceedings a very chaste P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . R . Rigby , I . P . M . ; also a beautifully illuminated testimonial , mounted and framed , yvhich had been subscribed for by the brethren , as a token of their regard for him , and in recognition of his services in resuscitating the lodge after it had lapsed for a
considerable time . The brethren separated after having spent a very enjoyable evening . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 108 . **) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge yvas holden at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on the rjth inst . The brethren present were Bros . H . T . Bobart , " P . G . A . D . C , W . M . ; F . Iliffe , P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . VV . ; VV . Healhcote ,
J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Pipes , as S . D . ; F . O . Manton , as J . D . ; Heathcote , I . G . ' , T . Slinn , Tyler ; P . Shaw , J . H . Biggs , M . Hill , W . Butterfield , H . Mills , J . Parkins , jun ., G . F . Edwards , J . Griggs . Visitors : W . Wright , 731 ; J , E . Caborn , 731 . The lodge yvas opened at 7 . 30 p . m . After reading the circular convening the lodge , the minutes of
the last meeting yvere read and confirmed . The first business was to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Pipes , S . W ., was duly electtd ; Bro . M . H . Bobart , yvas again re-elected Treasurer and T . Slinn Tyler . Bro . John Smith yvas elected joining member , Bro . Griggs yvas passed to thc Third Degree by the VV . M . The Report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A
vote o [ thanks was accorded on the minutes to Bro . M . II . Bobart , Treas ., he having In Id that office from the commencement of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . SHEFFIELD . — "Wentworth Lodge ( No . 1239 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Monday , the Cth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . S . Hoyes , W . M . 1311 ; Rev . A . VV . Hamilton , Prov . Sen .
G . Chaplain , West Yorkshire , VV . M . elect , 139 ; H . W . Payvson , W . M . 296 ; John Fawcett , W . M . 904 ; S . Foulds , VV . M . ( is 1 ; and many others . Apologies were read from several brethren who yvere unable to attend . Uro . Bentley Shayv , J . P ., D . L ., Past D . P . G . M ., Prov . Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons of West Yorkshire , was to have been present , but sent a
telegram stating he found it impossible . The Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Wm . White , was installed by Bro . Ensor Drury , P . M . 296 , P . P . J . G . W ., iu due and ancient form . Bro . White apiointed and invested as his officers for ensuing year , Bros . F . M . Tindall , I . P . M . ; S . B . Ellis , S . W . ; Dr . W . lt . Thomas , J . W . ; II . | . Garnet , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as Treas ., ( re-elected ); John Clark ,
S . D . ; Charles Still , J . D . ; Robert Kenton , Sec ; G . S . Heaton , I . G . Bro . " F . M . Tindall , I . P . M ., was elected Charily Steward . The brethren adjourned to a refreshment . The usual toists were duly honoured , that ot "Health and Success to the W . M . ; " meeting with hearty reception ; so yvith able speeches , happy recitations , aud charming songs , a most enjoyable evening yvas spent .
NORTH WOOLWICH . - Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , nth inst ., at the Three Crowns North Woolwich . Bro . Ji . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 1076 , and now W . M . ot the Henley Lodge , in the chair , supported by the following officers : —Bros . J . Ives , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; , ] A Silver , S . D . ; T .
Chambeis , J . D . ; A . Manning , I . G . ; and I ' . M . Steadman , O . G . Among the visitors yvere F . Wakefield , P . M . 548 ; J . VV . Holland , 1216 ; S . J . Fclstead , 1076 ; C . J . Pilcher , 3 ( American ); C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . The business before the lodge consisting of the raising of Bro . J . Plume and Bro . Cavey ( brothers ) , and the passing cf Bros . G . Plume , and Carter , yvhich being
effected , the Secretary , Bro . II . Sisley , P . M . 1076 and 1472 , read a letter from Bro . C . Ashdoyvn , in yvhich that brother regretted that pressure of business compelled him both to resign the membership as well as the Treasurership of the lodge . Bro . Ashdown ' s resignation was duly acceptetl , and by aecbiil the Secretary was instructed to express to Bro . Ashdown theiegret of the lodge nt losing . so
valuable and energetic an officer and brother . I lie lodge vvas then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Upon assembling for refreshment tho W . M . eloquently proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and , with some excellent harmony to enliven the proceedings , the brethren passed a mnst enjoyable evening . TWICKEN HAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge
( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting ot this lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the sth ult . There yvere present Bros , the V . W . W . Wiggington , P . M . 902 and 1298 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Worcestershire , P . G . S . Middlesex , W . M . ; Saunders , S . VV . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . Norfolk , J . W . ; Knaggs , Treas ., and S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Horsley , P . M ., & rc , acting 1 P . M . ; Court , Sec ; Kennedy ,
P . M . ( Lily , Crescent ) , acting I . G . ; Rogers , W . S . ; Palmer , D . C . ; Monewcll , Org . ; Sugg , Assist . Org . ; D'Orsey , Assist . Oli * l |> lain . The lodge yvas honoured by a visit from thc R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , Grand Master of the Province , yvho stayed some time . Thc minutes of the installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Ashley , passed Bros . Palmer and Briggs , and
initiated Mr . E . T . Barrett into the mysteries of the Order . The yvhole of the ceremonies were most ably performed . Votes of thanks yvere passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to the W . M ., and Bros . Birchill , Palmer , Knaggs , Court , Rogers , Taylor , and others for their handsome gifts of furniture to the lodge , yvhich are too numerous to mention . Some miner business having been
transacted , thc lodge yvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent collation . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts yvere given , and the vocal ami instrumental contributions of several brethren brought the evening's proceedings to an agreeable termination . On the 12 th inst . this lodge again met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel . This lodge yvas opened at five o ' clock in the alternoon by the VV . M ., Bro . Wiggin-
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ton , P . M ., & c , assisted by Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., J . W . ; Horsley , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; Court , Sec . ; Taylor ,- acting S . D . ; Walls , acting I . G . ; Palmer , D . C . ; Rogers , W . S . ; Assist . Org . ; D'Orsey , Assist . Chaplain . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., yvith the assistance of his officers , raised Bros , the Rev . L . M . D'Orsey and T . H .
Briggs . The beautiful and impressive ceremony was carried out in its entirety , and its solemnity considerably enhanced by the organ accompaniment of Bro . Sugg . Bro . E . T . Ban-ett was then passed to the degree of F . C ., and several matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . Amongst the visitors were Bros . W . Hammond ,
P . M . Jordan , Lebanon , and Hemming , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex ; Hurst , J . W . Hemming ; H . Jones , Lebanon ; and Withycombe , Lily of Richmond . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave " The- Queen and thc Craft , ' which yvas duly honoured . In proposing ' ' The Healh of the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . expressed how ' gratifying it must be to every member of the Craft that H . R . H . ' s visit
to thc distant Indian Empire had thus far been so eminently successful , and he hoped that the kind Providence that had hitherto watched over him would continue to do so until the Prince arrived again upon his native shores . This toast having been warmly received , Bro . Saunders contributed a verse of " God bless the Prince of Wales . " " The Healths of the P . G . M ., thc D . G . M ., and the rest of
the Grand Officers Past and Present , " having been proposed and drank , the W . M . rose and proposed " The Health of the R . W . Bro . Colonel F . Burdett , P . G . M ., " in a very telling speech . I le also introduced the names of other brethren of Grand Lodge , and coupled the toast yvith the name of Bro . C . I Iorsley , P . G . R ., yvho made an excellent and amusing replv . " The Health of the Visitors "
followed , yvhich yvas responded to by Bros . Ilurst and Withycombe . The former stated hoyv gratified he felt at having been present that evening , and how pleased he was at witnessing the excellent working of the lodge , and he yvas sorry that other lodges in the province yvere not in the same state of yvorking proficiency as the Francis Burdett Lodge . The latter , in the course of a very neat speech , stated
that he believed that the mtercours-e of brethren belonging to various lodges in thc Craft yvas a thing greatly to be desired . He also believed that brethren by visiting lodges had an opportunity of witnessing thc working of different Masters , which could but be beneficial to them , and in conclusion he stated that in his opinion—to use a homely expression—thc members of the Craft should not be
disunited like a loose bundle of sticks , but be yvell yvelded together like bars of iron in one common cause , and that the foundations of Freemasonry , viz ., Unity , Harmony , and Brotherly Love , must then far ever flourish . Bro . Horsley then rose and proposed " The I lealth of the W . M ., Bro . Wigginton , " by whose unremitting attention the lodge in so short a time had been brought to si . high and flourishing
a condition . He yvent on to say that although the W . M . had held high rank in an older Masoi / ic province than that of Middlesex , he had , yvhen offered , accepted the position of Grand Steward in that province , and he hoped that before the termination of his year of office as W . M . the members of the Francis Burdett Lodge yvould have the honour of seeing him occupying a dignified position in the
province , which had for a Grand Master so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Colonel Burdett . This toast having been duly honoured , thc W . M . made a brief and suitable reply . "The Health of the Principal Oflicers and Junior Officers of the Lodge" then followed . Bros . Saunders and Tomlinson responded for the first mentioned toast , and Bro . D ' Orseyfor thc latter . In the intervals ol thc toasts and
replies Bros . Saunders , Hurst , and Walls contributed several old English ballads , and thc Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion . CLAYTON-LE-MOORS . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 15 ig\—lhe commemoration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and the installation of Bro . Edmund Ileyyvood , as W . M ., took place on Monday , the
3 rd inst ., at the Albion Hotel . I he brethren assembled at 3 o ' clock in the afternoon in good numbers . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . G . D . Pochin , P . M . 815 and 1373 ; VV . H . Cunliffe , P . M . 26 9 ; James Walker , VV . M . 37 ; James Biggs , S . W . 1145 ; Towers , P . M . 345 ; W . Turner , J . D . 387 ; W . Townley , P . M . 269 ; 1 ) . Ilardnian , 1012 ; T . Forrester , 730 ; D . Tunks , P . M . 11-4 * 5 » B . Sanderson , P . M . 462 ; J . Walmsley ,
S . W . 462 ; arid many others . The lodge yvas opened by Bro . James Walker , VV . M . 37 , after yvhich Bro . John Tunnah , Prov . Grand Secretary , was inducted into the chair of K . S . It need hardly be said that Bro . Tunnah performed the ceremony in a most able and impressive manner . His perfect enunciation and intelligent rendering of our beautiful ritual bore evidence of his " thoroughness" and honesty of purpose . In fact , it may be said of our esteemed and worthy Prov . G . Sec ,
" His doctrine and his life , Co-incident , exhibit lucid proof , That he is honest in the sacred cause . " After the newly Installed Master had received the accustomed salutions Bro . Newton invested the folloyving brethren yvith the collar and jewel appertaining to their respective offices : —Bros . John Tennant , S . W . ; L .
Wilkinson , J . VV . ; Geo . Riley , Treas . ; W . C . Hamer , Sec ; J . L . I lawksyvorth , S D . ; J . Gilbert , J . D . ; J . Bradshayv , I . G . ; J . Sharpies , and T . Hargreaves , Stewards ; and II . Ainsworth , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , yvhen " The Queen , " " Grand and Provincial Oflicers" and other toasts were
proposed by the W . M . in brief but suitable terms . " The Health of the W . M . " yvas proposed by Bro . Tunnah , P . G . S ., in a characteristic speech . He spoke in very high terms of the new W . M ., yvho , in conjunction with his father , the retiring W . M ., had shown such praiseyvorthy zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . The establishment of the Albert