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The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of a regular and those of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Tidniarsh , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented to the VV . M ., and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Tidmarsh was installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony of installation being performed by the retiring VV . M . in a masterly and most

impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows ; Bros . Samuel Meech , I . P . M . ; George Harper , S . W . ; E . J . W . Herbert , J . VV . ; W . Seaward , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; VV . A . Cocks , Sec ; Rev . C E . Britton , Chap . ; W . F . Field , S . D . ; C . Mead , J . D . ; 1 . Passmore , I . G . j F . Foster , D . C . j VV . C Hall , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Org . j W .

Freemantle and T . Payne , Stwds . ; and G . L . Duffin , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was accepted , approved of , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . A letter was read from Bro . the Earl of Jersey , thanking the brethren for their present of an illuminated album containing a vote of congratulation , & c , on his appointment to the Governorship of New South Wales . The VV . M . then , in

complimentary terms , presented a handsome Past Master's jewel to Bro . Meech , who suitably acknowledged the gift . A resolution offering the best thanks of the lodge to the I . P . M . for the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation was carried by acclamation , and ordered to be duly recorded on the minutes . On the proposition of the VV . M ., Bro . Howard Room , P . G . Sec , was

offered the honorary membership of the lodge , which was cordially accepted by that brother . It was decided to hold a ball in aid of the Charities , the arrangements for which were left in the hands of the VV . M ., Past Masters , and officers of the lodge . After " Hearty good wishes " had been tendered by the

visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and an adjournment made to the supper table , where an admirable repast had been provided by the worthy hostess . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., whose conduct in the chair and whose work in the lodge called forth many encomiums from the visiting brethren and others .

An admirable programme of music under the direction of Bro . W . C . Hall , P . M ., Organist , added much to the enjoyment of the meeting , which was one of the most successful ever held under the banner of the Jersey Lodge .

YORK . Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual ceremony of installing the W . M . for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday , the ioth inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., G . S . B ., there being also present Bros , G . Chapman , W . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; M .

Millington , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; A . T . B . Turner , P . M . ; W . Brown , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . B . Dyson , P . M . ; S . J . Dalton , P . M . ; and the ' whole of the officers , and many brethren and visitors . After the transaction of the ordinary business of thelodge , Bro . George Lamb , who had been unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , vvas presented for installation

to the Installing Officer , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , who was assisted by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M . The musical portion of the ceremony vvas efficiently carried out by Bro . VV . S . Child , P . P . G . O . At the conclusion of the ceremony the W . M . invested the following brethren for the ensuing year : Bros . G . Chapman , I . P . M . ; W . Storey , S . VV . ; J . H . Shonksmith , J . W . ; Rev . R . P . T . Tennent , Chap . ; G .

Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; J . Kay , Sec ; P . Pearson , S . D . ; J . L . Spetch , j . D . ; F . W . Halliwell , D . C ; VV . Sharp , I . G . j W . S . Child , P . P . G . O ., Org . j J . Smith and A . Archer , Stewards ; and T . Dunlop , Tyler . The VV . M . also announced that Bro . T . B . Whytehead had accepted the post of Librarian and Bro . VV . Brown that of Preceptor . Bro . Whytehead was appointed Charity

Representative , and the revenue and expenditure account vvas submitted and adopted . The installation banquet afterwards took place at the De Grey Rooms . Bro . F . VV . Halliwell catered in his usual excellent style . The W . M . presided , being supported by the following

amongst many other brethren and visitors : Bros , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past G . Chap . ; M . C Peck , P . G . Std . Br „ Prov . G . Sec . ; Cowper , P . M . ; C M . Forbes , W . M . 236 ; J . E . Wilkinson , VV . M . 1991 ; Graham , Canterbury , New Zealand ; Brereton , and many others .

At the conclusion of the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted , including " The Worshipful Master and Prosperity to the Lodge , " proposed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , which was received with enthusiasm . The speeches during the evening were of a practical character , and referred mainly to the growth of Masonry

in that and other provinces , and to the efforts to aid the Masonic Charities , Bro . the Dean of York making an eloquent spcechin returning thanks for "Grand Lodge . " Musical contributions were given by Bros . Child ( accompanist ) , Wilkinson , G . A . Chapman , VV . Blenkin , Cumberland , Pearson , Halliwell , Archer , and others .

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BRADFORD . Old Ytprk Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Darleystrcet , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . Chas . j . Schott , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M •Simeon Whiteley , I . P . M . ; Joseph Wilson , S . VV . ; VV . Robt . Welsman , J . VV . ; Thos . Norfolk , M . O . ; T . P . Pattinson ,

S . O . ; T . E . Grcenough , J . O . ; John T . Last , S . D . ; R . II . Bonsor , as J . D . ; Geo . Althorp , P . M ., Treas . ; lohn Turner , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ; Chas . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chap . ; J . R . Lund , I . C ; John Hill , Tyler ; Jeremiah Atherton , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Wm . Laycock , Jas . Devvhirst , P . M . j F . D . Harrison , John Niven , Geo . Beanland , and Tudor Trevor , P . M ., P . G . Sec . After the minutes of thc previous meeting had been

dul y confirmed , Bro . Chas . Letch Mason , P . G . Stwd , P . G . M . entered , and was saluted by the brethren . Bro . George Hornby Dexter , J . P ., 4 8 , vvas then advanced to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . C J . Schott , VV . M ., in a very creditable manner , the lecture being given by Bro . Whiteley , I . P . M . At the request of the VV . M ., Bro . Atherton , as Installing Master , assumed the chair ,

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and Bro . Welsman , J . W ., vvas presented by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Schott , for the benefit of installation , and he vvas in due form installed and proclaimed W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C J . Schott , P . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . j Thos . Norfolk , S . W . j S . 0 . Gaulcke , J . W . ; F . Harrison , M . O . j T . E . Greenough , S . O . j Michael Hayes , J . O . j J . R .

Lund , S . D . ; VVm . Laycock , J . D . j Geo . Althorp , P . M ., Treas . ; John T . Last , Sec ; ] . Martin , I . G . ; Simeon Whiteley , P . M ., Org . j John Niven , R . of M . j Rev . Benj . Mayon , Chap . j R . H . Bonsor , D . C . j and J . Hill , Tyler .

The Treasurer presented his balance-sheet , showing a satisfactory balance in his favour , when a resolution vvas passed , deferring the consideration of the balance-sheet until thc next meeting . The P . G . M . congratulated the lodge on the efficient manner in which both the ceremonies of advancement and installation had been worked . Three

brethren received their certificates , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a pleasant evening was spent .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , W ., when there were present Bros . R . E . Cursons , VV . M . ; VV . H . Munday , S . W . j R . Blum , J . W . j F . Marx , P . M ., Preceptor j J . Blundell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; F . Klein , S . D . j VV . Shales , I . G . j J . G . Thompson , and R . Sweetman .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cursons worked the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture respectively . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Shales being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The S . W . vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , officers to be in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at Tupp ' . ; Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . A . E . Barrett , W . M . ; D . G . Imlay , S . W . ; H . T . Sykes , J . VV . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , acting Sec . ; H . S . Wellcome , S . D . ; F . Mason , J . D . ; J . W . Cooper , I . C ; H . H . Nuding , C . Hurst , Miller , Moss ,

L . P . Debenham , C F . Cox , J . W . Drysdale , D . D . West , J . Corp , H . Neville , VV . Thompson , and J . Pullman . Visitors : Bros . Richards , P . M . 8 , and E . E . Pullman , J . D . S . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting held the 30 th ult . were read and confirmed . A ballot vvas taken for Bros . John Pullman and E . Norton , which proved unanimously favourable to their election as

joining members . The lodge vvas afterwards opened in the Second Degree , and , after enlisting the services of Bro . Nuding as candidate , he was examined and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , the candidate re-admitted , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , when the lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first timeand Bros . Richards and

, E . E . Pullman were proposed as joining members . Bro . Imlay conveyed to the lodge the promise of Bro . Blundell Maple to present a handsome set of tracing boards , and Bro . Kirby expressed the gratification the brethren felt for this kind and handsome present from their honorary member , and proposed " That the hearty thanks of this

Iodge be conveyed to Bro . Blundell Maple for the useful and acceptable present , and that the same be entered upon the minutes of the lodge . " Bro . John Pullman vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the first ceremony , the charge , and the ist Section of the First Lecture . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Pullman , W . M . ; H . T . Sykes , S . W . ; H . H . Nuding , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Freemantle , Sec ; F . Mason , S . D . ; E . E . Pullman , J . D . ; J . Corp , I . G . j VV Baker , H . Sadler , R . Home , C . F . Cox , H . Cubitt , J . B . Corpe , H . Neville , J . T . Ashby , F . J . Sykes , D . G . Imlay ,

J . Thompson , andW . Stevens . Visitors : Bros . Tidmarsh and W . Cocks , 2163 , and J . M . Thompson . The lodge being duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . E . E . Pullman and A . A . Richards , which proving unanimous in their favour , they were heartily welcomed as joining members . Bro . D . G . Imlay constituted himself

the candidate of the evening , and the ceremony of initiation was worked in a most impressive and able manner by the VV . M ., who also delivered the charge after initiation . Bros . IT . Sadler and VV . H . Kirby then jointly worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . J . M . Thompson was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . J . T . Ashby was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and having returned thanks for the election ,

appointed his ollieers , and announced that the ' work would be the second ceremony , an explanation of the tracing board , and the ist Section of the Third Lecture . Bro . Kirby proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Bro . J . Pullman on the occasion of his first occupying the chair of this lodge , and conducting the business in so pleasing and eminently able a manner . This was unanimously carried , and acknowledged by Bro . Pullman in a series of agreeable remarks . AU business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . B . A . Griffin , W . M . ; VV . Mathews , W . M . 2029 , S . W . j S . Stretch , J . VV . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , VV . M . 753 , Treas ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec ; E . S . White , S . D . ; R . H . Dillon , P . M ., I . D . j F . Devin ,

I . C ; J . VV . Cuff , P . M . 511 j C . J . Biorn , P . M . 733 j VV . J . Mason , W . M . 2246 ; J . Thvvaites , VV . H . Reddrop , H . J . Thomas , A . W . Thompson , J . Hutchings , H . Weston , A . Pozzati , and J . R . Hill . Visitors : Bros . W . E . H . Stone , 20 S 7 , and VV . IT . Wilcocks , 2150 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony

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of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Cuff candidate . Bro . Biorn was examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Biorn candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . invested his officers . Bros . Wilcocks and Stone were elected joining members . Bro .

Mathews was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., by Bro . R . H . Dillon , P . M . 1567 . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . ] . W . Belsham , W . M . ; M . J . R . Dundas , S . W . j W . Hillier , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . j j . C Conway , S . D . j J . Van Praag , J . D . ; E .

M . Mayer , I . G . j H . Ward , Stwd . j J . W . Cuff , I . P . M . 511 j J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; J . W . Curtis , E . Webb , H . Campbell , N . Spyer , H . Windeatt , and O . VV . Battley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Cuff being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and Bro . Curtis assumed the chair at the request of the W . M ., and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Spyer being the candidate . Bro . Belsham then re-assumed the chair , and the lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Dundas was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . Bro . Dundas suitably acknowledged the compliment . The

Auditors presented their report , which vvas accepted , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bros . Allman , Campbell , and Windeatt received a vote of thanks , which Bro . Allman acknowledged , paying a marked tribute to the Secretary , Bro . Dehane , for the admirable manner the accounts had been kept . Bro . Dehane received a unanimous vote of thanks , to be entered on the

minutes , and , in the course of expressing his thanks , pointed out the increased attendance , and the vast amount of work that had been rehearsed during the past year , no less than 13 brethren having perfected themselves so as to be able to occupy the cfnir for the first time with credit to themselves and to the worthy Bros . Read and Chalfont , who had been Preceptors . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Giddings , W . M . j H . B . Harding , S . VV . j R . Loomes , J . W . j VV . Hancock , Preceptor j C M . Coxon , Sec . j C G . Gray , S . D . j C Horst , J . D . j T . Williams , I . G . j D . P . Holness , P . M . j S . Napper , C Isler , D . C . Ritchie ,

H . J . Kimbell , jun ., H . J . Kimbell , sen ., and J . M . Scarlett , P . J . G . W . Essex , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Isler answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Isler being the candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Harding was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed

his officers in rotation . A cordial vote vvas unanimously accorded to the VV . M . for the very admirable manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time in the lodge , and the same ordered to be entered on the minutes . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when the followingvyere present : Bros . Kemble , W . M . j Dormer , S . W . j Morgan , J . W . j Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Lewis , Hon . Treas . j Colley , Hon . Sec . j Williams , Asst . Sec . j Ives , P . M ., S . D . j Meadows , J . D . j Watts , I . G . j Gaskell , P . M . j

Penney , P . M . ; Antunovich , Barrett , Lord , Charik , Davey , Gregory , Bradley , White , Horwill , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . called upon the Hon . Secretary for his annual report as to the work and progress of the lodge . The Hon . Secretary then in an able report showed that the lodge vvas making speedy progress ,

and the hope was expressed that the brethren would do all they could to aid the Preceptor and officers in the good work being done by the lodge . The Auditors' reports of the Iodge and charitable funds showed both to be in a flourishing condition , and some other business having been transacted , the members and numerous friends adjourned to the fourth annual supper of the lodge . The W . M . of the

mother lodge , Bro . J . VV . Kemble , occupied the chair , being supported by Bros . Dormer and Morgan , the Senior and Junior Wardens respectively of the mother lodge . After a good repast , well served by Bro . Chatrian , the usual toasts were duly honoured , the toasts of " The Preceptor , " "The Treasurer , " and "The Hon . Secretary " being coupled with that of " The Success of the Lodgeof

Instruction . These having been acknowledged by those officers , the brethren indulged in music and song until time called upon them to part . During the evening the following afforded pleasure by their playing and singing : Bros . Williams , Watts , Jessie , Norman , Horwill , Murphy , Hole , W . A . Smith , Penney , Colley , and Gregory .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . ; M . J . R . Dundas , S . W . ; J . Powell , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M . 167 , Preceptor ; E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S , P . G . S ., Treas . ; W . J .

Mason , W . M . 2246 , Sec . ; VV . Middleweek , S . D . ; G . Gardner , J . D . ; A . Ellenden , I . G . j J . K . R . Cama , P . M . 2202 , P . P . G . Reg . Surreyj F . L . Chandler , P . M . 1656 , P . G . P . Middx . j G . Inglish , W . H . Armfield , H . Foskett , H . Armfield , VV . R . Hatton , and H . D . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The