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Bro . G . VV . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said he failed to lind words to express the pleasure he felt in bring there that evening to listen to the impressive and masterly manner in vvhich the VV . M . had rendered the First and Third Degrees ; hc had never heard them to better advantage during the whole of his Masonic career . Bro . VV . H . Keeble , VV . M ., replied at some length , urging the practice of the true Masonic spirit , and the desire on his part to maintain the honour and reputation of thc St . John and St . Paul ' s Ledge , in conclusion , wishing the brethren "A happy and prosperous year . "

... The toast of " The Initiates " was replied to by Bro . David , expressive of pleasure for the honour conferred . Bro . Jones also responded in similar terms . Other toasts followed , including " The Officers , " which was responded to with feeling and ability by Bro . J . Turton , S . VV . The proceedings were interspersed with vocal ability , Bro . Bailey being an efficient accompanist .

The Tylei 's toast brought to a close one of the pleasantest evenings ever remembered by the brethren of the lodge .

Hartington Lodge , No . 10 S 5 . The installation meeting was held at the Masonic llall , Derby , on W e dnesday , the Sth instant . There was a very large attendance , amongst those present being Bros . VV . H . Madden , P . M . ; T . Cox , P . M . ; J . McLeod , P . M ., Sec . R . M . I , for Hoys ; A . G . Taylor , P . M . j VV . J . Piper , P . M . ; Wooldridge , P . M . ; G . Arnold , P . M . ; J . Whitaker Brigg-, P . M . ; VV . VV . Heywood , VV . M . 731 ; S . F . Rowan , VV . M . S 02 ; F . Stcne , P . M . ; H . Carr , P . M . ; J . H . Richardson , P . M . ; S . J . Sarders ,

P . M . j Luther Russell , P . M . j A . Nicholson , P . M . j and many other brethren from the Derby lodges . The ledge having been opened by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . VVilliam Hart , the VV . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Berridge , was duly installed as Master of the lodge by Bro . J . E , Russell , P M ., after which the VV . M . proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . W . Hart . I . P . M . ; B . Cooper , S . W . ; VV . S . Fisher , J . W . ; C . D . Harr , P . M .. P . P . LCD ., Treas . j E . Partridge , Sec . ; II . Offiler , S . D . ; F . Johnson , J . D . ; R . VV Richards , P . G . O ., D . C ; A . Derry , Org . ; C . E . Birch Thorpe , I . C ; and R . J Smith . E . T . AnnC . J . Shackleton , P . G . S ., and Thos . Jordan , P . G . S ., Stwds .

, Theufualbarquet followed , excellent musical arrangements having been made by Bro . Pike , P . M .

Fhoenix Lodge of St . Ann , No . 1235 . The annual festival and installalion meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Cth inst ., in the Masonic Room , Town Hall , Buxton . Bro . W . Brierley , VV . M ., presided , Ihe following brethren being present : Bros . W . R . Bryden , I . P . M . ; VV . Broadbery , S . W . j F . Rowland , J . W . ; Ihe Rev . J . Eayrs , Chap . ; Josiah Taylor , Treas . j G . Gregory , Sec .,- W . E . Carrington , S . D . j Jno . Binns , J . D . j G . H . Sutton , I . G . j R . A . Coates , Org . ; Sydney Taylor , Stwd . ; G . Crabbe , Std . Br . j

R . Une , P . M . ; W . Boughen , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . j W . F . Mill , P . M . ; G . Smedley , P . M . j J . E . Sutton , P . M . j T . Cooper , P . M . ; J . H . Lawson . P . M ., P . P . S . GW . j J . Gladwin , P . M . j A . E . Ainsworth , P . M ., P . J . G . D , ; H . P . Jones , P . M . ; R . A . Little , F . Taylor , B . Dakin , A . VV . Heath , S . Pilkington , J . Wha'ley , and H . O . Tebb . Visitors : Bros . ] ohn Chadwick , 44 , P . G . S . B . England ; I . M . McLecd , P . M . SS 4 , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec R . M . I , for Bovsj C Braithwaito Wilson , P . M . 1074 , P . P . S . G . W . Cumberland j E . B . Wrench , Sec . 2129 ; E . M . Longsdon , S . W . 2129 ; J . F . Woodhead , 2129 ; C . J . Fieldsend , 2129 ; W . Mellnr , 212 9 ; J . B . Hastings 1676 ; G . H . Gregory , P . M . S 3 S , P . P . G . Org . Lines . ; N . Dumville ,

, P . M . 2156 -, J . Whitehead , P . M . 1952 , P . P . G . D . C ' . James Given , W . M . 1952 ; W . Linsard , J . D . 1952 ; S . D . Gill , I . G . 1952 ; J . VV . Hick , S , W . 1952 ; Thos . Smith , 195 ! j C F . Wardley , P . M . i 6 S 3 ; J . H . Orme , P . M . 16 S 8 , P . P . J . G . W . j Percy Evershed , P . M . 624 ; and R . B . Garside , 1952 . Bro . VV . Broadbery , having been duly elected W . M . for the enduing year , was presented , and the ceremony of ins ' allation most impressively gone through by Bro .

Brierley , assisted by the Past Masters of the lodge . Bio . Broadbery appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Frederick Rowland , S . W . ; Wm . E . Carrington , J . VV . ; Joseph Eayrs , Chap . ; Josiah Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ) ; George H . Sutton , Sec . ; John Binns , S . D . j Geo . Gregory , J . D . ; Geo . Crabb ? , I . G . J E . C Milligan , P . M ., D . C ; R . E . Coates , P . M ., Org . ; Sydney Tav lor , Std . Br . j Geo . Howe and A . VV . Heath , Stwds . ; Frank Taylor , Superintendent of Works ; and John Perkins , Tyler . ' _

After the lodge was closed , a banquet was held at the Old Hall Hotel . Unfortunately , the newly-installed VV . M ., being only just convalescent after a very severe illness , was nqt able to preside , but his place was filled by Uro . Brierley , to whom , during the evening , a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , was presented , in token of the great appreciation of the brethren of the lodge for his work and worth . Bro . McLeod , Sec . K . M . I , for Boys , made an eloquent statement of the position and prospects of that and the other Charitable Institutions connected with the Craft . Bros . G . H . Gregory , Dumville , and others added much to the harmony of a most successful meeting .

Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1380 . The members of the above lodge met on the ioth inst ., at the Lathom Hall , Seaforth , when Bro . Thomas Edwards was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Uro . A . Arrowsmith . He then invested the following officers : Bros . A . Arrowsmith , I . P . M . ; A . H . Lloyd , S . W . ; F . S . Hopkins , J . W . ; T . R . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; E . E . German , Sec ; G . Newman , S . D . ; J . J . Thompson , J . D . ; J . T . Darby , P . M ., D . of C . j VV . Hudson , Org . j D . Greame , I . G . j j . C . Johnson and G . G . Senior , Stewards ; and F . Dulhemin , Tyler .

There were several visitors prcsenl-, including Bros . Isaac Platts , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ofW . ; F . Wickerman , S . W . 594 : C . ' B . Spittall , I . P . M . 5 S 05 \ V . Macvie , J . W 2495 ; J . B . Gatenby , 1473 J and J . B . Ellison , 10 SG . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a banq let . An excellent musical programme followed , under the direct ! in of Bro . VV . Hudson , Org ., assisted by Bros . J . C . Senior , A . Cimoell , J . M II Jj ; arth , P . M . j J , Griffiths , and H . Hollis .

Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . A very large gathering of members and visitors attended thc installation meeting o f this lodge on the 4 th instant , at the Horns Tavcrn , Kennington . Among those present were Bros . Dr . Millsom , P . P . G . O ., W . M . ; Colwell , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Harry , J . W . j Chisholm , I . D . j Davies , l . G . ; II . Higgins , P . M . ; Captain T . C Walls , P . M ., PCS ., P . G . S . B . ; C IL Kohler , P . M . ; VV . P . Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; Foilu , P . M . j J . La Feuillade , P . M . j Lingley , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M . ; A . Lundie , P . M . ; and Hearn , P . M .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , thi ceremonies of passing and raising several candidates were duly and effictively performed by lhe VV . M . Bro . Colwell having bcen prcstnted , he was installed io a most impressive manner by Bro . Dr . Millsom , with thc assistance of Bros . Dennis , as S . W . ; Higgins , as J . VV . ; and Captain Walls , as D . of C . The following officers were appointed and invested : lircs . Barry , S . W . ; Chishulm , J . W . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M ., freas . ; J . Hearn , P . M ., Sec . ; Davies , S . D . ; Wolsey , J . D . ; Sharpinton , l . G . ; II . 15 . Hopkins ,

Oig . ; Captain Walls , D . C ; Williims , A . D . C ; 1 ' ohe , ? nd Harris , Stwds . ; and Reinardr , lyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and a-lojjted , and a Past Master's j wd presented to the I . P . M . It was proposed by the I . P . M ., and seconded by the VV . M . —" 'lhat an address be presented to V . W . Bro . George liverett , marking in suitable terms the affection and esteem of the brethren , and their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the lodge during his long Treasurership ; that a

Ccmmiltce of six of the brethren be appointed to prepare and bring up the ad liess at the next meeting of the lodge ; that a sum of £ . 5 out of the funds of the lodge be granted towards the expenses of preparing such an address . " Uro . Captain Walls moved an amendment— " That £ 10 be substituted fur £ 5 , " whioh was seconded by Bro . II . Higgins , and carried unanimously . The Committee elected were Bros . C Colwell , Dr . Millsom , R . La Feuillade , J . N . Hearn , II . Higgins , T . C . Walls , C H . Kohler , W . W . Westley , and A . Lundie . It was also hinted that some other recognition would

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be made of Bro . Everett ' s great services to the lodge as a founder and Treasurer . The lodge was then closed . The banquet was held in the large conceit hall of the tavern , and gave every satisfaction . Upon thc removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . In proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " the I . P . M . expressed a hope that the W . M . ' s year of office would be as prosperous as his own had been . In a large lod ge like the Kennington it was a difficult matter to please every one , but Bro . Colwell possessed tact and geniality , and no dou ' it would bo equal to any occasion .

The VV . M . having replied , gave "The Visitors , " and expressed a hope that their visit had been in every way a pleasant one . This toast was responded to by Bros . E . Attenborough , VV . M . 14 j T . Brown , P . M . 1597 , P . P . G . D . ; 11 . Keep , P . M . 14 ; and j . A . Davies , P . M . 2022 . In giving "The Past Masters " the VVorshipful Mister paid a high compliment to

the I . P . M ., who had discharged all the duties of his olh : e in an excellent way . He ( the W . M . ) felt very diffident in following so good a Mason . The Past Masters were a great power in No . 13 S 1 , and he wa ; gratified in seeing so many of them present that evening . He coupled the toast with the nam ; of Bro . Dr . Millsom , I . P . M ., but would like all of them to say a few words in response .

In compliance with the Worshiplul Master s desire the Past Masters respectivel y replied . The Worshipful Master then gave " The Masonic Charities . " In introducing this toast he said that as he represented the lodge as its Steward for the R . M . I , for Boys , he should have lilted the excellent Secretary of that Institution to have been present . However , Bro . McLeod was prevented at the last minute from atterdiner the lodge that evening to speak for the Charities , and in looking round among the Past Masters hc had come to the conclusion that Bro . Capt . Walls would be a good substitute for Bro . McLeod , and therefore he should couple his name with the toast .

The toast having been received with great warmth , was duly acknowledged by the brother mentioned . Thc next toa ^ t , "The Treasurer and Secretary , " gave the VVorshipful Master an opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to the late holders of these offices . Bros . G . Everett and VV . Stuart . He said that they all regretted that failing health had compelled both those worthy brethren to retire from the positions which they had so long and honourably filled . The first-namr-d brother ' s retirement was a severe blow to the lodge . However , the lodge had two excellent brethren to fill the vacancies , iti the persons of Bros . La Feuillade and Hearn .

Those brethren having replied , the toast of "The Officers" terminated the proceedings , which were throughout very successful . During the evening an excellent programme of music was carried out , under the management of Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . O . I he other artistes were Mesdames Phyllis Hope , Theresa Kellaway , Bros . R . Evans , O . Sharpley , Tom Davies , and Mr . Bert Hope . The " Elite Concert Party " gave unqualified satisfaction .

Friendly Lodge , No . 1513 . On Thursday , the Gth inst ., thc installation ceremony of thisl > dge was performed in the Masonic Hall , Barnsley , by Bro . W . R . Massie , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., when a large and representative gathering of brethren from various parts of tie province assembled . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and conlirmed , the lodge was opened by the retiring W . M . Bro . J . Spence Ingall , D . C , was presented for installation by Bros . J . VV . Gration , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., and S . C Alderson , P . M . The installa tion ceremony vvas then performed by Bro . VV . R . Massie , P . M . The newly-installed

W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . James Wood , I . P . M . j VV . VV . Hutchinson , S . VV . ; H . B . Nash , J . W . j Kev . J . Lloyd Brereton , Chap . j J . Longley , Treas . ; T . Webster , Sec . ; C Sugden , S . D . ; F . Atkinson J . D . ; F . C Browne , D . C . ; A . Walker , Org . j A . Lockwood , I . G . j S . Krakaner , C Fitton , E . J . F . Rideal , and C . H . Hutchinson , Stwds . ; and T . Rogers , Tyler . Before closing the lodge , the VV . M ., on behalf of the brethren , presented to Bro . Wood , I . P . M ., a beautifully-engraved Past Master ' s jewel as a mark of their respect and esteem , which was suitably acknowledged . Bro . J . H . Gration , P . M ., was elected to represent the lodg-: on the Provincial Charity Committee for the iG : h time . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

The visitors were invited to join the brethren in the dining-hall , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , the loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured . A very excellent musical programme was rendered by the brethren , under the able direction of Bro . A . Walker , Org ., and altogether a most successful and enjoyable evening was passed . The WoisViplul Master congratulated the loJgc on the appointment of three of the brethren to the First Commission of Peace for the Borough of Barnsley , namely , Bros . Guy , sen . j J . H . Gration , P . M . j and W . R . Massie , P . M .

Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 . The installation meeting of this well-known and successful City lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Monday last . Present : Bros . J . Shotter , VV . M . ; Septimus Croft , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Wm . R . Brunskill Briscoe , J . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . j George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1657 , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; T . Briggs , S . D . j H . Nicholas Bennett , J . D . j E . Anderton , P . M ., D . Cj H . Thomas , Tyler j Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; J . Gordon Langton , P . M . j Clarence R . R . Hopper , J . Larkin , P . M . ; G . Rawlinson , P . M . ; and A . B , Hudson , P . M . Visitors : Bros .

A . Spaull , P . G . Std . Br . ; Wm . Peter Brown , P . G . Std . Br . j Captain T . C Walls , P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Bullock . P . G . Sec . Herts ; G . L . Wingate , P . P . G . R . Middx . j Dr . G . Mickley , P . P . S . G . W . Herts ; IL C Heard , P . P . G . D . Herts ; W . Hewett , 1540 ; E . Shelless , S . W . 140 ; Geo . Briggs , P . M . 1572 ; J . Kexworthy , P . M . 172 SJ R . L . Franks , 9 6 ; T . Richardson , P . M . 1397 ; E . J . Chumley , P . M . 155 G ; F . S . Southgate , P . P . G . D . Surrey j W . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; J . E . Lloyd , P . M . 2 S j Ernest Newton , J . C Hayes , P . M . 619 ; R . H . Nicholls , J . W . 2353 ; E . C Mulvey , P . M . 224 C , P . P .

G . D . C . Herts ; II . Christmas , P . M . 194 ; and C . 11 . btone , P . M . 507 , S . D . 1 G 41 . The minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Gordon Langton assumed ' the chair , and passed Bro . Clarence R . Richard Hoppei in a very commendable manner . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and showed the lod ^ e to be in a thoroughly sound ( inancial position . Bro . Septimus Croft , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was next presented ti Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , K . S . A ., P . G . W ., to receive at his hands the ceremony of installation , which ceremony

was performed in a large Board of distinguished Installed Masters in excellent style . Hro . Captain T . C . Walls kindly officiated as D . C in his usual masterly manner . The new W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Shotter , I . P . M . j Wm . R . Brunskill Briscoe , S . W . ; Tnos . Briggs , J . W . j S . White , P . M ., Treas . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1 ( 157 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . j H . Nicholas Bennett , S . D . j Rupert Smyth , J . D . j Clarence R . R . Hopper , l . G . ; E . Anderton , P . M ., I ) , of C . j and H . 1 homas , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M ... Wardens , and brethren

were rendered in a masterly manner by Bro . Sir J . B . Alonckton . The presentation o ! the Past Master ' s jewel was then made by the VV . M ., who remarked the very great pleasure it gave him to present it , as a mark of their esteem , and to show the high appreciation he was held in , and it was thc wish of every brother in the lodge that he might live many years to wear the same . The following is the inscription on the jewel" Presented to Bro . jas . Shotter , P . M , by the Aldersjjate Lodge , 1 G 37 , as a mark ol esteem , and in recognition ol the courteous manner in which he discharged the duties of VV . M . during Lis year ot office-, 1 S 95 . " In reply , Iiro . Jas . Shotter , I . P . M ., thanked

the VV . M . for his kind remarks , and the brct . iren for such a testimony of their goodwill . I hut splendid jewel he biped he should wear for very many years , as it would remind him of their great kindness to him . He wjuld take the present opportunity ot thanking most cordially the officers of the lodge who ha J so nobly supported him during the past year . Bro . Geo . Rawlinson , P . M ., a < a memento also to mark the happy year of office as I . P . M ., next presented the lodge with two beautiful gavels , one for the S . W . and the other fur the j . VV . ' s pedestal . The W . M ., on behalf ot the lodge , most heartily thanked Bro . Rawlinson for his very great kindness , as abo did the S . VV . Letters expressing regret for inability to attend were read from several brethren .

The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , which was mest highly appreciated . The cloth removed , the VV . M . gave the toast of " The Queen and the Craft" i " most loyal and sympathetic terms , remarking that the heart ? of hcr people , and par ' ticulary Masons , were moved towards her and her beloved daughter in their great bereavctnent .