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The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the W . M . elect . Bro . Walter Owen Pettitt , iS presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Robt . Williamson , and with all due rite and cermiony inducted into the chair of K . S . in a thoroughly satisfactory manner . On the re-admission of all M . M . s ' , the customary proclamation

was made , and salutes given . Bro . A . B . Wimpory , P . M ., subsequently '• vested the officers as follows : Bros . C . Bagot , S . W . ; C . Smith , J . W . ; Rev . T . Taylor Evans , Chap . ; J . Hey wood , Sec ; J . Challender , SD . ; J . VV . Hallam , J . D . ; A . B . Wimpory , D . of C . ( invested by Bro . R . Williamson ); J . Peace , I . G . ; C . R . Hardman , Org . ; J . R . Smith , T . Smith , H . T . Newman , and H .

Grimshaw , Stwds . ; and J . Kirk , Tyler . The address to the VV . M . was delivered by Bro Joseph Snape , P . M . ; to the Wardens by Bro . A . Morrison , " P . M . ; and to the ' . rethren by Bro . J . J . Meakin , P . P . G . D . Bro . Fred . Cooper , P . M ., presented the working tools in the Three Degrees to the W . M . The whole of the work was capitally done , and gave great satisfaction to all present . There

being no further business , the Provincial Grand Officers retired , and after " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then celebrated the Festival of St . John al a banquet , and the caterer , Mr . Skinner , of the Atlantic Restaurant , obtained and throroughly deserved the thanks

expressed before all the brethren by the VV . M ., for the splendid dinner he provided . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and preliminary Masonic toasts , all of which were honoured with that heartiness characteristic of Freemasons . In responding to the toast of "The V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . G . Mellor , and the Present and Past Provincial Grand

Officers , " Bro . J . W . Leresche , J . P ., P . P . G . R ., in acknowledging the honour , referred to his long acquaintance with the W . M ., having known him from a boy , and expressed his assurance that the lodge would suffer nothing from having elected Bro . Pettitt to preside over it . He had been very much pleased and gratified with the working of the lodge , with the successful entertainment , and the

magnificent hospitality extended towards him . Bro . Leresche concluded by saying thit he had no doubts for the future prosperity of the Derby Lodge . Bro . W . Nicholl , P . G . Treas ., also replied on behalf of the P . G . Officers . The I . P . M ., Bro . R . Williamson , P . G . S . B ., in proposing "The VV . M ., " said he should be very brief , because Bro .

Leresche had said the very same things about the W . M . as he ( Bro . Williamson ) had intended to say , therefore the brethren would have to kindly imagine that he ( Bro . Williamson ) had said them . The I . P . M . went on to say that the praise bestowed upon their W . M . was not flattery , but well deserved , and he felt sure that if the officers supported their W . M . as he deserved to be supported

there need be no fears as to the manner in which Bro . Pettitt would perform his duties or of the prosperity of the lodge . He , personally , would do his best to support the W . M ., and heartily wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . He called upon the brethren to rise and drink the W . M . ' s health . The invitation , it is needless to say , was promptly responded to , after which Bro . Pettitt

expressed himself very grateful to Bro . Williamson for his kind remarks , and to the brethren for so heartily responding to the toast . He stated he never anticipated such a brilliant gathering as there had been that day , or of seeing upwards of 30 P . M . ' s at the Board of Installed Masters . It was certainly highly gratifying , and he thanked all present for the brilliant receDtion he had received , and

especially the musical brethren who had mustered so strongly to give him their support and valuable talent . He promised to do his utmost whilst in the chair of K . S ., to promote the welfare of the Derby Lodge and Freemasonry generally , and concluded by hoping that as he had made no enemies in the past he should make none in the future . Bro . Robt . Leech , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of

the Installing Master , Bro . Robt . Williamson , I . P . M ., " stated that when eight years ago the lodge was held at the Knowsley Hotel , Bro . Williamson , who was then I . G ., said he felt sure he should never fulfil the dutits of that office satisfactorily , but he ( Bro . Leech ) would ask the brethren after what they had seen the I . P . M . do that day whether he had not performed his work in such a manner

as left nothing to be desired . The success of the Derby Lodge , Bro . Leech went on to say , had been unexceptional during Bro . Williamson ' s year of office . He had worked day and night to bring about a satisfactory result , and had succeeded . The thanks of every member of the lodge were due to him , and he ( Bro . Leech ) was pleased to say that the Provincial Grand Lodge had rewarded his efforts

by honouring him in May last with an appointment , which was worthily bestowed and thoroughly appreciated , not only by the recipient , but by the members of the lodge generally . In conclusion , Bro . Leech said that to further mark their appreciation of Bro . Williamson ' s services , the brethren had subscribed a sum of money to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning 47

, , Bridge-street ) , which he on their behalf had great pleasure in presenting him with , trusting he would long live to wear it amongst them . The I . P . M . subsequently returned thanks foe the kind expressions made use of by Bro . Leech , and for the handsome gold jewel the brethren had presented him with

, which he should hi ghly esteem and regard with pleasure . Several other toasts , including " The Visiting Brethren , " "The Past Masters , " "The Executive Committee , "" The Masonic Charities , " "Our Musical Brethren , " were proposed and responded to , and a most enjoyable and memorable evening terminated at a rather late hour .

WIGAN . — Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , King-street , there being Present Bros . R . B . Seddon , W . M . ; J . Browne , S . W .: A . H . Boucher J . W . ; J . D . Murray , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Kiddlesworth , Sec ; W . Rigby , S . D . ; VV . Hart , J . D . ; C ' '

L . Campbell , P . M ., D . C ; C . A . Cranshaw , LGi ^ Piu M ° rtlme ^ ' 0 r B-i Smallwell , Tyler ; C . Snape , £ , ' « . ; K . Layland , C . Cockson , C A . Cranshaw , W . laberner , and W . Woods . Visitors : J . Brindle , VV . M . ; ' •^ . Simpson , J . M . Ashurst , and J . Wilson , all of 178 . ihe lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master and omcers , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had ° een reaci and confirmed , Bro . J . D , Murray , at the

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request of the VV . M ., took the chair , and Bro . VV . Woods was passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Sedden then resumed the chair , when , on the motion of Bro . Murray , the sum of 35 guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge fund * to Masonic Charities , thus completing the sum of 100 guineas raised in the lodge during the present year for the various Masonic Charities .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th inst . Among those present were Bros . A . H . Gurney , W . M . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . C of Middx ., P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Jenkins , J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec ; H . Jenkins , J . D . ; Toulmin , I . G . ; Perry , W . S . ; Briggs , I . P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Davis was ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Bro . C . Jenkins was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , Treasurer , and Harrison , Tyler . Bros . Coombs and Davis were elected Auditors . A Past Master's jewel having been unanimously voted to the VV . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to

refreshment . The customary toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Hotel . Bro . R . Gooding , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following P . M . ' s , officers , and visitors : Bros . W . Maule , I . P . M . ; Capt . W . Weston . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std .

Br . Kent ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M ., P . D . G . D . C . Natal ; G . Kenneday , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); A . Murdock , J . W . ; A . Ware , Sec ; W . Seager , S . D . ; T . Cowper , J . D . ; W . Musquin , I . G . ; W . Sayle , Stwd . ; J . Ward , 956 ; F . Howell , 1000 ; W . H . Keeble , 13 ; VV . G . Stackwood , 1068 ; and some 50 brethren of the lodge .

The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Sergeant-Major G . W . Ingle , and proved unanimous . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Sergeant R . Port , 2093 , and Sergeant A . T . Hetier , as joining members , and that also proved unanimous . The candidate was then initiated , and the W . M . gave the charge and the lecture on the tracing board—a rare Masonic treat to all present .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of supper , and on re-assembling around the social board drunk the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts enthusiastically . The toast of " Earl Amherst , Prov . Grand Master of Kent , " was honoured , as usual in this part of the province , with a bumper . Bro . Kenneday , in responding to the toast of " Bro .

Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said he considered it a great honour to hold office in such a noble province ; but did not lay the flattering unction to his soul that the honour was meant for him especially ; no , it was meant for the lodge . He looked forward next year to an even higher position . He complimented the VV . M . for his interesting work that

night , especially his lecture on the tracing board , and thanked the brethren for the hearty reception he at all times met with at their hands . Bro . Gooding , in response to the toast of "The W . M ., " said it afforded him great pleasure to be present , although he had to come all the way from Aldershot . He should

attend every time if he possibly could , but felt sure that if he could not , he left one at Woolwich—Bro . Maule , their esteemed I . P . M . —who would carry out the duties of the chair . The other toasts were "The P . M . 's , " "The Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On the 10 th instant , the regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . There was a good attendance , embracing the following brethren : Bros . W . Browne , W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Simson , P . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; G . Balmford ,

P . M ., Treas . ; J . Kay , Sec ; W . Lackenby , S . D . ; J . H . Shonksmith , Stwd . ; P . Pearson and J . D . Irving , Asst . Stwds . ; VV . Storey , I . G . ; J . Hall , Tyler ; F . W . Halliwell , F . H . Vaughan , J .. Thorpe , L . Beaumont , H . Chapman , W . H . A . Loates , J . E . Wilkinson , J . S . Spetch , T . Milner , F . Stubbs , J . Smith , J . R . Jackson , VV . T . Nance , A . Archer , W . S . Child , G . Chapman , and visiting

brethren : Bros . M . Bryson , 236 ; Major Macgachen , 236 ; H . Scott , 236 ; R . E . Trifhtt , 236 ; and T . Archey , 236 . The business consisted in the raising to the Third Degree of Bro . S . J . Scott , which was performed by the VV . M ., who also gave the traditional history and tools . The election of Master for the ensuing year then took place , and Bro . VV . D . Dyson , S . W ., was unanimously elected , Bro . G . Balmford , P . M ., being re-elected

Treasurer , and Bro . J . Hall , Tyler . These brethren thanked the lodge in a few well-chosen words , and after the close of the lodge a merry party met round the festive board and enjoyed a most harmonious evening . On the following Wednesday evening the retiring VV . M ., Bro . W . Brown , gave a farewell supper to the Past Masters and officers of the lodge , which proved exceedingly enjoyable .

HARROW . —Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow-Station , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . The chair was taken by Bro . John Weston , VV . M ., who was supported by numerous members , including Bros . Von Holtorp , S . W . ; Gaskin , J . W . ; John Osborn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; Mayne , S . D . ; Sheffield , J . D . ;

Bayne , D . C ; Young and Davison , Stwds . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and H . Mayes , P . P . G . S . B . Visitors Bros . Homan , VV . M . 1602 , and Searle . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Thomson having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed for the instruction of the brethren . Ihe lodge was then closed , and an adjournment made to an excellent repast . A very enjoyable evening was spent under the genial presidency of the W . M ., some excellent songs rendered by the brethren considerably enhanced the enjoyment .

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MANCHESTER . —Arthur Sullivan Lodge ( No . 2156 ) . — Ihe usual meeting took place on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Old Bjar ' s Head . Present : Bros . W . H . Williams , VV . M . ; A . Avison , S . W . ; E . W . Lean , J : W . j E . VV . Irving , P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; B . Brierley , Sec ; C Turner , D . C ; VV . O . Pettitt , Sec ; Oliver Gaggs , I . G . ; Seymour Jackson , Stwd . ; N . Dumville ,

I . P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; J . Gladney , J . J . Lambert , R . Motley , J . Hulme , T . Matthews , R . Chadwick , A . S . Kinnell , J . Haworth , J . Summors , Lawrence Lord , and H . Dawson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 , P . G . Treas . ; Rev . R . H . Cotton , S . W . 1170 ; S . M . Shaw , 1993 ; J . Gregory , 204 ; and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the

minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . In the Third Degree the W . M . related the traditional history and explained the tracing board , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently sat down to a capital tea " a la fourchette , " and a very pleasant couple of hours were passed , the musical profession , which is largely represented in this lodge , contributing greatly to the visitors'enjoyment .

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TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held on Fridav , the 14 th inst ., at the Duke of York ' tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Dale , VV . M . ; Leng , S . W . ; Talbot , J . W . ; Millbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Hon . Sec . ; Lazarus , S . D . J Akehurst , jun ., J . D . ; Akehurst , sen ., I . G . ; Walters , jun ., Stiicklind , Finnemore , and Wells . The ludge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Strickland was examined

and entrusted with a test of merit . The lodge was opened in the Second Decree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Strickland personating the candidate . The ist , and , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Talbot , Milbourn , and Walters , jun ., respectively , each assisted oy the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The ist Section of

the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Talbot , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the Hrst time , and Bro . Welis , 1212 , was unanimously elected a member , and the dues were collected . The W . M . ruse for the second timE , and Bro . Leng was unani . mously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the eagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . J . Round , VV . M . ; C . J . Biorn , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; W . J . Stratton , S . D . ; S . J . Huinfress , J . D . ; R . T . Rcdfearn , I . G . ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; G . Weston , S . VV . Marktelow , and | . Webster . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked bv the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Webster candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture ivere next worked . Bro . Biorn , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for the able manner in which he presided for the first time in this lodge of instruction . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 14 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Qu en-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . J . Coplestone , VV . M . ; H . Oliver , S . W . ; R . Williams , P . M . J . W ' . ; W . G . Coat , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; D . S . Long , I . G . ; and J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Long being the candidate . Bro . Craggs offering himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Oliver was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . Chappie , W . M . ; C . Coleman , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Head , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 S 43 , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; H . Moss , J . D . ; E . Coleman , I . G . ; J . R . Allman , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 ; 1 . Stevens , P . M . 1435 ; S . Smout , P . M . 1642 ; H . Alexander , O .

VV . Battley , F . Morrell , and A . Le Clair . The lodge was opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Vowler being candidate . The and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Coleman was elected W . M . for the next meeting ,

and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously carried , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Chappie for the admirable manner in which he had performed the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this or any other lodge of instruction ; which compliment Bro . Chappie acknowledged in suitable terms . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this louge of instruction was held at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , London-street , Fenchurch-stieet , E . G ., on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Blake , VV . M . ; Smith , S . W . ; Hughes , J . W . ; Ives . S . D . ; Colley . J . D . j Bailey , I . G . ; Dnlfield , Preceptor ; Lewis , Treas . ; Arnott , and Beadle . Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minmes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was then rehearsed , Bro . Beadle candidate . Bros . Beadle and Arnott , being candidates for passing , were duly questioned and retired . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Smith , S . W . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Ives , being a candidate for the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . in a very able manner . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro , Smith then

vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Blake . On rising for the second time , Bro . T . Dulfield , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . G . Hughes , J . VV ., seconded , that Bro . Smith , S . W ., occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting—carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . T . Dullielu proposed that the lodge open at 7 sharp and close down at 9 p . m . —seconded by Bro , Hughes , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , VV . M . ; Ulover , S . W . ; Smith , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , acting Sec ; Ogg , S . D . ; Houlden , J . D . ; Holland , I . G . ; Harris , Wynn , and Goode . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last conlirmed

meeting were read and . The lodge was opened in- the Second Degree . Bro , Goode , a candidate to Be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Goode being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Harris candidate . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for ensuing fortnight , Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .