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and P . P . G . P ., the Senior Past Master of the lodge . The usual questions having been answered , the W . M . elect signified his acceptance ot the ancient charges and regulations , when the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and after a suitable anthem by the lodge choir the Master Masons withdrew and a Board of Installed Masters was duly opened . The W . M . elect , Bro . James Boardman , having been duly examined was re-admitted and regularly installed
in the chair of K . S . by Bro . R . Andrew , W . M ., according to immemorial usage . The usual greetings having been given the board was duly closed , and on the re-entry of the Master Masons the newly-installed Master was regularly proclaimed by Bro . Andrew , and greeted with the customary salutations by all the brethren . In the Second and First Degrees respectively the usual course was observed , the working tools in each Degree being
presented by Bro . J . II . Hartley , P . P . G . P . Bro . J . E . Steward , P . G . J . D ., invested the newly appointed officers and delivered the address to the Wardens . Bro . H . Jackson , P . P . G . P ., gave the final address to the brethren . By the special request of the Ins : alling Master , Bro . H . Finch , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire , who was present as a visitor , gave from the West the address to the newlyinstalled Master . The brethren appointed as officers of
the lodge for the ensuing year are Bros . James Boardman , W . M . ; John Crompton , S . W . ; Win . Caldwell , J . W . ; Thomas Mather , S . D . ; J . Kirby , J . D . ; John Shenvin , I . G . ; Joseph Boardman , Sec ; H . Jackson , P . M . & c , ( Treasurer for the seventh time ); and John Osbaldiston , P . M ., Tyler . The connection of the ancient Tyler with this lodge , directly and indirectly , extends back for a greater number of years than one often meets with in the Craft .
He himself was initiated here about Midsummer in the year 1 S 42 , and his own connection with the lodge has been an unbroken one ever since that period . His father however was one of the earliest initiates after the reformation of the lodge early in the present century , he having entered in April , 1 S 10 , and at the time of his death , which occurred in 1 S 55 , he had been a subscribing member for no less than 45 years . It is now upwards of 73 years since
the first of these two patriarchs in the Craft became connected with Lodge 33 G , but the total number of years that father and son have identified themselves with Masonry in this corner of the province of Cheshire amounts to no less than SG years . This total is capable of being still further increased by the membership of a late brother _ of the Tyler ' s , who first became a member of the lodge in 1 S 52 , and who is said to have been connected with it for a
considerable number of years . It is only in a few instances that such an example of a family ' s connection with a lodge can be met with . The after proceedings consisted of the celebration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelistin the usual manner . One pleasing part of the business consisted of a presentation of a P . M . ' s gold jewel to the retiring Master , Bro . Andrew . This agreeable duty was fittingly and pleasingly performed
by Bro . Jackson , the senior Past Master . The jewel itself was a very handsome one , elaborately chased , bearing the name and number of the lodge on the cross-bars . It was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London . It is pleasant to be able to say that this lodge is steadily increasing , and that its newly-made members arc of a class whom any lodge in the three kingdoms would be glad to receive . As a working
lodge , it is certainly in the front rank , and its ceremonies are conducted with a finish of which its members may well feel proud . Some uncertainty seems to exist amongst authorities as to its exact position in the Craft ; but its members believe themselves entitled to centenary rank , and in proof of this assumption they hold a complete set of books , minutes , and accounts dating from January tst , 1759 . Much of their furniture is very old , and many of
their jewels would furnish an interesting study to a Masonic antiquarian . Its oldest books , it is needless to observe , are rich in Craft lore , while some of the minutes are interesting from their quaintness and oddities . Among the brethren present were Bros . Ralph Andrew , W . M . |; James Boardman , W . M . elect ; Wm . Caldwell , S . D . ; Joseph Boardman , J . D . ; J . Crompton , Sec . ; J . Sherwin and 1 . Kirby , Stewards ; J . Osbaldiston , P . M .,
Tyler ; J . Ridgway , I . P . M . ; II . Jackson , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . P . ; J . H . Hartley , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . E . Steward , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; J . Tynun , P . M . ; G . Bradbury , P . M . ; T . Mather , I . G . ; Wm . Boardman , J . Phytiiian , S . Mycock , J . E . Radford , VV . E . Lazenby , and W . Twidale . Among the visitors were Bros . Herbert Finch , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; John Mitchell , W . M . 112 G ; J . R . Sowter , P . M . Sis ; S . Whipp , P . M . 112 G ; P . H . Holt ,
654 ; T . Barlow , P . M . 361 ; S . N . Brooks , P . M . 3 61 ; J . T . Cartwright , W . M . 11 GG ; N . Rowley , Sec S 15 ; and G . A . Page , 430 . BATH . —Honour Lodge ( No . 379 ) . —The annual meeting for installation of W . M . was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , 10 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Loder , W . M ., with the help of the following as his principal officers : Bros . Rev . Saunderson , Chap . ; Dr .
Hopkins , as l . P . M . ; H . Grove , S . W . ; Bernard , J . W . ; H . Culliford Hopkins , Sec . ; and Byne , Treas . The minutes having been read and confirmed several matters of importance only to the members of the lodge were discussed , and a letter from Dr . Hopkins addressed to the W . M . through the Secretary was read , after consideration of which the sum of two guineas was voted to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund . " Announcement having been made
that the VV . Bro . Else , Dep . P . G . M . and others were at the door , a deputation was sent out to escort them . The D . P . G . M . then entered , accompanied by Bros . E . ] . B . Mercer , W . M . 41 ; VV . F . Collins , W . M . 53 ; Ames / j . W . 41 ; Fuller , 53 j and others . On invitation from the VV . M . the D . P . G . M . took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Douglas Curry Ingle was presented to him as a candidate for installation , and after the usual
proceedings the lodge was opened in the Ilnrd Degree . The brethren who were not Installed Masters were then dismissed , and in their absence Bro . Ingle was duly placed in the chair of K . S . On their return the usual salutation and proclamation having taken place the VV . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . Loder , l . P . M . ; Bernard , S . W . ; Rev . Saunderson , J . W . ; 11 . C Hopkins ,
P . M ., Sec . ; Bync , i teas ., & c . The usual addresses having been delivered , votes of thanks were passed to the D . P . G . M . for his services so kindly rendered , and to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for the assistance constantly given by him as an honorary member , which were duly acknowledged . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the usual banquet .
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GAINSBOROUGH ^ -Yarborough Lodge ( No . 422 ) . —On Monday evening , the loth inst ., the brethren assembled to elect the VV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . VV . VVheldon , S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the chair for that period . Bro . Mantle was passed to the Second Degree in a very able manner by the VV . M ., Bro . Housham . After lodge Bro . C . F . Liversidge , I . P . M ., was
presented with a magnificent P . M . ' s jewel , as a slight token of the appreciation felt for his services rendered to the lodge generally . The VV . M . made the presentation in felicitous terms , and the recipient suitably acknowledged the gift , stating that during the whole term of his Masonic career—some ten years—he had never been absent from a Craft lodge .
WAKEFIELD . —Wakefield Lodge ( No . 495 ) . —The ancient Rectory in Zetland-street , Wakefield , which was for many years the home of the Wakefield Lodges , was pulled down three years ago and upon its site the present handsome and commodious Masonic Hall was built , at a cost of upwards of £ 2000 , towards which amount the brethren of the three Wakefield Lodges have raised amongst themselves nearly £ 1200 since the foundation-stone was laid . At
the beginning of thepresent year the building was solemnly dedicated for all time to the purposes of Freemasonry . We have only to add that the iuternal decoration is of the most chaste and tasteful character . The Festival of St . John the Evangelist in connection with the above lodge took place on the 1 ith inst ., when Bro . B . Craven was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was attended byiupwards of 60 brethren ,
including several distinguished members of Provincial Grand Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . H . Oxley , who took the first part of the installation ceremony . After forming the Board of Installed Masters Bro . Oxley gave way to Bro . VV . Glover , P . M ., who completed the ceremony with a fulness , clearness , and fluency rarely equalled . Bro . Glover received many warm encomiums for his admirable rendering of this interesting
and impressive ceremony . It has not been the practice in this lodge to make any presentation to the retiring VV . M . but on this occasion a pleasant surprise was in store for Bro . Oxley , and on the conclusion of the installation Bro . Alderson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., stepped forward and on behalf of the members of the lodge presented to the retiring Master a very beautiful and costly Past Master's jewel bearing a suitable inscription , and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ,
of London . Bro . Alderson , in the course of some lengthy remarks , said that the brethren could not allow this opportunity to pass without showing in a marked manner their high appreciation of the unwearied labours and valuable services the retiring Master had rendered to the lodge not only during his year of office as VV . M ., but during many previous years . It was mainly by his zeal , tact , and perseverance that the
Masonic Hall had been rebuilt , and in consequence that night they were enabled to meet within the walls of these beautiful rooms , which would favourably compare with any in the provinces . In acknowledging the gift , Bro . Oxley , who seemed greatly moved at receiving such an unexpected token of esteem from the brethren , said that he felt it a proud moment when by their unanimous votes they elected him
as Master of the lodge , and when , amidst their good wishes and kindly greetings , he was installed in the chair and placed side by side with a long line of distinguished brethren who had held this place of honour ; but he felt it to be a still prouder moment now that his term of office had expired , and having his acts before them they pronounced the words—the welcome words— "Well done . " His Mastership had been a happy period , and it brought to his mind
what was said of Jacob , in the olden time , when he served seven years for Rachael—that they seemed unto him but a few days , for the love he had for her ; and his term of office seemed but a few days , for the love he had for his work . When in the dim and distant future his eyes fell upon that beautiful jewel , he would be reminded of their pleasant faces which were before him now , and of the goodwill and affection of those who now delighted to do him honour .
After some other business had been disposed of the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where a banquet had been pre-Pa LIVERPOOL—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — A numerously-attended meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst . Bro . G . Godfrey , W . M .,
occupied the chair , and amongst his chief supporters were Bros . C . Marsh , l . P . M . ; T . Roberts , P . M . ; VV . Brackenbury , P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; D . Jackson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; L . VV . Hulse , S . W . ; and Dr . Clarke , J . W . There was a large attendance of visitors , including Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . B , McKenzie , P . M . and Treas . 1609 , P . G . S . D . ; S . E . fbbs , P . M- 594 . I 35 C , M 73 . P . P . G . S . B . ; J . P . McArthur , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; J . Keet , P . M .
1356 ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M . 11 S 2 ; J . King , S . W . 823 j D . Cumming , 1 C 09 ; and others . After supper , Bro . G . Godfrey , W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented Bro . C Marsh , I . P . M ., with a handsome dining-room clock and a pair of bronzes , as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren . The W . M . spoke in high terms of the manner in which Bro . Marsh had performed the whole of his Masonic
duties ; and the presentation was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Marsh . A plate on the clock bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . C . Marsh , P . M ., by the brethren of St . John ' s Lodge , No . G 73 , as a token of their esteem and regard . December , 1 SS 3 . " Various toasts were proposed during the evening , and excellent songs and recitations were furnished by Bros . Stone , Oliver , Child , D . Williams , Eaton Batty , and J . King , the accompaniments to the songs being played by Bro . I . Skeaf , P . P . G . O .
ASHFORD— Invicta Lodge ( No . 709 ) . —The installation meeting of the above influential lodge took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Bank-street Hall , and was honoured by the presence of Bro . J . S . Eastcs , Deputy Prov . G . M . Kent , who is also a P . M . of the lodge , and a
number of other Prov . and Past Prov . Grand Officers of the province , and others . The lodge was opened by Bro . M . VV . Chubb , VV . M ., and the minutes ot the previous meeting having been confirmed , it was announced that the Deputy Prov . G . M . sought admission , and the Prov . Grand Officers and Past Prov . Grand Officers present formed a
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procession , and conducted Bro . Eastes to his seat on the right of the W . M . He was then saluted with the honour of " five , " and briefly returned thanks . The W . M . elect , Bro . H . II . Green , was then presented to the VV . M . for the benefits of installation , and was , with the usual formalities , placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in due form . He then invested his officers as ! follows : Bros . S . VV . Shaw , P . M . 1314 , S . W . ; J . S . Lovctt , J . W . ; Rev . P . J . Syree ,
P . M ., Chap . ; B . K . Thorpe , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Kent , Treas . ; B . S . A . Atkinson , P . M ., Sec ; A . E . Cummins , S . D . ; F . C Bugler , J . D . ; A . Legge , P . M ., Org . ; P . Phelps , I . G . ; and J . Cooke , Tyler . The ceremony was concluded by the Installing Officer reciting the charges admirably ; in fact , the whole of the work was done by Bro . Chubb in good style , and at its conclusion he received the congratulations and commendations of all present . After
Bro . Eastes had proposed a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , Bro . Hughes-Hallctt , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Kent , was unanimously re-elected charity representative for the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and returned thanks , assuring the brethren that if they would only provide the " sinews of war" he would see they were properly applied . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to
the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , where a banquet awaited them . Among the brethren whose names were in the visitors ' book beside those above enumerated were Bros . Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., P . M .. G . Chap . Eng ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; H . W . Poole , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Kent ; C VV . Hammond , P . M . ; Rev . G . D . Pagden , and H . E . Austin , all of the lodge ; VV . Dawes , P . M . 1 S 54 , P . P . G . R . Sussex ; R . J . Emmerson , P . M . 120 G , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ;
B . Sidney-Wilmot , P . M . S 74 , P . P . G . R . Kent ; F . Bellingham , P . M . 341 ; A . Young , P . M . 1414 ; J . S . Charlton , P . M . 167 S ; C . F . Wacher , P . M . 1209 ; E . Collard , P . M . 19 ; H . Ward , VV . M . 31 ; J . F . Solly , P . M . and VV . M . 7 S 4 ; Rev . iV . S . Vickers , VV . M . 199 ; F . H . Cozens , Org . 907 ; R . Hallowes , S . D . 33 ; J . Abrey , S . W . 167 S ; E .
Murton , 31 ; and C Jolly , 913 [ Freemason ) . The cloth having been cleared , the VV . M . gave "The Oueen and the Craft , " and then " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " Both having been honoured , that of " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , ' . ' followed , and was heartily received .
Bro . Eastes , at the request of the VV . M ., then gave that of " Lord Lathom , D . G . M . England , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said the toast was a routine one , but nevertheless was always well received among Masons everywhere , and he felt sure it would be there , especially as they had with them a good brother and highly-esteemed Mason to respond to it . The office of D . G . M . was , like that of Pro G . M ., an appointment from
the Grand Master , but both had many important duties to perform , which were admirably carried out by the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom . He ( Bro . Eastes ) wished to say a few words as to their esteemed Pro G . M ., because it was only two days previous that he had had the opportunity of seeing how admirable the work of Grand Lodge had been carried out under great difficulties by him , as
president , and in the unavoidable absence of His Royal Highness the Grand Master . The position , on the night in question , was a most difficult and arduous one , there being one of the largest meetings of Grand Lodge that had been for many years past , so much so that they were compelled to hold two or more overflow meetings in other rooms , and the manner in which their Pro G . M . discharged his duties as Chairman showed administrative abilities of
the highest order . As to the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , it was only the other day that he heard Bro . Robinson speak of him as the "beau ideal of a Mason , " and Lord Holmesdale once remarked of him that " Lord Lathom was one of the most perfect gentlemen he had ever met in his life . " As to the executive officers , such as the Grand Secretary , the Chairman of the Board of General Purposes , & c , they did their work well , and to the entire satisfaction
of the whole of the brethren ; while in Bro . Robinson he knew of no one who had done more for Masonry than he had . They all knew how watchful and faithful a pilot he had been in steering them through the shoals and shallows that beset them in their Masonic life ; while his Masonic knowledge was probably unequalled by any Mason in the kingdom ; and as that was the first time they had had the opportunity of telling and showing Bro . Robinson in his
own lodge how delighted they were that the honour of Grand Chaplain had been conferred on him , he asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . The toast having been drunk with cheers , Bro . Robinson in responding said it would be idle in him not to recognise the very flattering way in which the toast had been received , and was always received in this province . Not only there , but in every province and in every lodge in England , it was
received in the same hearty , and he must say the same flattering manner . The ability and statemanship of the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters in their management of the affairs of Grand Lodge was recognised and appreciated by all , but especially by those who were privileged to be eye-witnesses and car-witnesses of that ability of Grand Lodge . The Grand Officers were most anxious to instil into the minds of Masters and Past Masters
of lodges , that which they considered to be the essentials of good Masonry , namely , that brotherly love and forbearance to one another which was the grandest and noblest attributes of humanity , and which joined them together as one family , and the children of one common father . In concluding a lengthy and elegant address , of which the above is but a brief resume , Bro . Robinson thanked them for the toast and for the affectionate esteem in which it was
evident the Grand Officers were held by the brethren of the Invicta Lodge . The toast of " Lord Holmesdale , Prov . Grand Master of Kent , " having been drunk in bumpers , Bro . Robinson in eloquent terms proposed the toast of " Bro . Eastes , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Kent , " and in reply Bro . Eastes said he hardly knew how to thank them for
the complimentary manner in which they had received the toast . He certainly had tried to do his best for Masonry , both as Deputy Prov . Grand Master of the province and as a VV . M . of the Invicta Lodge . Masonry was a powerful aid to morality , although separated from sectarian issues ; it elevated the thoughts and feelings of men , and made them brothers , even in a stronger sense than if they were brothers in blood . If he were asked what constituted a " good lodge , " he should say , " first of all a strong feeling of brotherly love among the brethren ; next , the ritual
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and P . P . G . P ., the Senior Past Master of the lodge . The usual questions having been answered , the W . M . elect signified his acceptance ot the ancient charges and regulations , when the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and after a suitable anthem by the lodge choir the Master Masons withdrew and a Board of Installed Masters was duly opened . The W . M . elect , Bro . James Boardman , having been duly examined was re-admitted and regularly installed
in the chair of K . S . by Bro . R . Andrew , W . M ., according to immemorial usage . The usual greetings having been given the board was duly closed , and on the re-entry of the Master Masons the newly-installed Master was regularly proclaimed by Bro . Andrew , and greeted with the customary salutations by all the brethren . In the Second and First Degrees respectively the usual course was observed , the working tools in each Degree being
presented by Bro . J . II . Hartley , P . P . G . P . Bro . J . E . Steward , P . G . J . D ., invested the newly appointed officers and delivered the address to the Wardens . Bro . H . Jackson , P . P . G . P ., gave the final address to the brethren . By the special request of the Ins : alling Master , Bro . H . Finch , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire , who was present as a visitor , gave from the West the address to the newlyinstalled Master . The brethren appointed as officers of
the lodge for the ensuing year are Bros . James Boardman , W . M . ; John Crompton , S . W . ; Win . Caldwell , J . W . ; Thomas Mather , S . D . ; J . Kirby , J . D . ; John Shenvin , I . G . ; Joseph Boardman , Sec ; H . Jackson , P . M . & c , ( Treasurer for the seventh time ); and John Osbaldiston , P . M ., Tyler . The connection of the ancient Tyler with this lodge , directly and indirectly , extends back for a greater number of years than one often meets with in the Craft .
He himself was initiated here about Midsummer in the year 1 S 42 , and his own connection with the lodge has been an unbroken one ever since that period . His father however was one of the earliest initiates after the reformation of the lodge early in the present century , he having entered in April , 1 S 10 , and at the time of his death , which occurred in 1 S 55 , he had been a subscribing member for no less than 45 years . It is now upwards of 73 years since
the first of these two patriarchs in the Craft became connected with Lodge 33 G , but the total number of years that father and son have identified themselves with Masonry in this corner of the province of Cheshire amounts to no less than SG years . This total is capable of being still further increased by the membership of a late brother _ of the Tyler ' s , who first became a member of the lodge in 1 S 52 , and who is said to have been connected with it for a
considerable number of years . It is only in a few instances that such an example of a family ' s connection with a lodge can be met with . The after proceedings consisted of the celebration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelistin the usual manner . One pleasing part of the business consisted of a presentation of a P . M . ' s gold jewel to the retiring Master , Bro . Andrew . This agreeable duty was fittingly and pleasingly performed
by Bro . Jackson , the senior Past Master . The jewel itself was a very handsome one , elaborately chased , bearing the name and number of the lodge on the cross-bars . It was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London . It is pleasant to be able to say that this lodge is steadily increasing , and that its newly-made members arc of a class whom any lodge in the three kingdoms would be glad to receive . As a working
lodge , it is certainly in the front rank , and its ceremonies are conducted with a finish of which its members may well feel proud . Some uncertainty seems to exist amongst authorities as to its exact position in the Craft ; but its members believe themselves entitled to centenary rank , and in proof of this assumption they hold a complete set of books , minutes , and accounts dating from January tst , 1759 . Much of their furniture is very old , and many of
their jewels would furnish an interesting study to a Masonic antiquarian . Its oldest books , it is needless to observe , are rich in Craft lore , while some of the minutes are interesting from their quaintness and oddities . Among the brethren present were Bros . Ralph Andrew , W . M . |; James Boardman , W . M . elect ; Wm . Caldwell , S . D . ; Joseph Boardman , J . D . ; J . Crompton , Sec . ; J . Sherwin and 1 . Kirby , Stewards ; J . Osbaldiston , P . M .,
Tyler ; J . Ridgway , I . P . M . ; II . Jackson , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . P . ; J . H . Hartley , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . E . Steward , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; J . Tynun , P . M . ; G . Bradbury , P . M . ; T . Mather , I . G . ; Wm . Boardman , J . Phytiiian , S . Mycock , J . E . Radford , VV . E . Lazenby , and W . Twidale . Among the visitors were Bros . Herbert Finch , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; John Mitchell , W . M . 112 G ; J . R . Sowter , P . M . Sis ; S . Whipp , P . M . 112 G ; P . H . Holt ,
654 ; T . Barlow , P . M . 361 ; S . N . Brooks , P . M . 3 61 ; J . T . Cartwright , W . M . 11 GG ; N . Rowley , Sec S 15 ; and G . A . Page , 430 . BATH . —Honour Lodge ( No . 379 ) . —The annual meeting for installation of W . M . was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , 10 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Loder , W . M ., with the help of the following as his principal officers : Bros . Rev . Saunderson , Chap . ; Dr .
Hopkins , as l . P . M . ; H . Grove , S . W . ; Bernard , J . W . ; H . Culliford Hopkins , Sec . ; and Byne , Treas . The minutes having been read and confirmed several matters of importance only to the members of the lodge were discussed , and a letter from Dr . Hopkins addressed to the W . M . through the Secretary was read , after consideration of which the sum of two guineas was voted to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund . " Announcement having been made
that the VV . Bro . Else , Dep . P . G . M . and others were at the door , a deputation was sent out to escort them . The D . P . G . M . then entered , accompanied by Bros . E . ] . B . Mercer , W . M . 41 ; VV . F . Collins , W . M . 53 ; Ames / j . W . 41 ; Fuller , 53 j and others . On invitation from the VV . M . the D . P . G . M . took the chair and opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Douglas Curry Ingle was presented to him as a candidate for installation , and after the usual
proceedings the lodge was opened in the Ilnrd Degree . The brethren who were not Installed Masters were then dismissed , and in their absence Bro . Ingle was duly placed in the chair of K . S . On their return the usual salutation and proclamation having taken place the VV . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . Loder , l . P . M . ; Bernard , S . W . ; Rev . Saunderson , J . W . ; 11 . C Hopkins ,
P . M ., Sec . ; Bync , i teas ., & c . The usual addresses having been delivered , votes of thanks were passed to the D . P . G . M . for his services so kindly rendered , and to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for the assistance constantly given by him as an honorary member , which were duly acknowledged . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the usual banquet .
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GAINSBOROUGH ^ -Yarborough Lodge ( No . 422 ) . —On Monday evening , the loth inst ., the brethren assembled to elect the VV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . VV . VVheldon , S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the chair for that period . Bro . Mantle was passed to the Second Degree in a very able manner by the VV . M ., Bro . Housham . After lodge Bro . C . F . Liversidge , I . P . M ., was
presented with a magnificent P . M . ' s jewel , as a slight token of the appreciation felt for his services rendered to the lodge generally . The VV . M . made the presentation in felicitous terms , and the recipient suitably acknowledged the gift , stating that during the whole term of his Masonic career—some ten years—he had never been absent from a Craft lodge .
WAKEFIELD . —Wakefield Lodge ( No . 495 ) . —The ancient Rectory in Zetland-street , Wakefield , which was for many years the home of the Wakefield Lodges , was pulled down three years ago and upon its site the present handsome and commodious Masonic Hall was built , at a cost of upwards of £ 2000 , towards which amount the brethren of the three Wakefield Lodges have raised amongst themselves nearly £ 1200 since the foundation-stone was laid . At
the beginning of thepresent year the building was solemnly dedicated for all time to the purposes of Freemasonry . We have only to add that the iuternal decoration is of the most chaste and tasteful character . The Festival of St . John the Evangelist in connection with the above lodge took place on the 1 ith inst ., when Bro . B . Craven was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was attended byiupwards of 60 brethren ,
including several distinguished members of Provincial Grand Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . H . Oxley , who took the first part of the installation ceremony . After forming the Board of Installed Masters Bro . Oxley gave way to Bro . VV . Glover , P . M ., who completed the ceremony with a fulness , clearness , and fluency rarely equalled . Bro . Glover received many warm encomiums for his admirable rendering of this interesting
and impressive ceremony . It has not been the practice in this lodge to make any presentation to the retiring VV . M . but on this occasion a pleasant surprise was in store for Bro . Oxley , and on the conclusion of the installation Bro . Alderson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., stepped forward and on behalf of the members of the lodge presented to the retiring Master a very beautiful and costly Past Master's jewel bearing a suitable inscription , and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ,
of London . Bro . Alderson , in the course of some lengthy remarks , said that the brethren could not allow this opportunity to pass without showing in a marked manner their high appreciation of the unwearied labours and valuable services the retiring Master had rendered to the lodge not only during his year of office as VV . M ., but during many previous years . It was mainly by his zeal , tact , and perseverance that the
Masonic Hall had been rebuilt , and in consequence that night they were enabled to meet within the walls of these beautiful rooms , which would favourably compare with any in the provinces . In acknowledging the gift , Bro . Oxley , who seemed greatly moved at receiving such an unexpected token of esteem from the brethren , said that he felt it a proud moment when by their unanimous votes they elected him
as Master of the lodge , and when , amidst their good wishes and kindly greetings , he was installed in the chair and placed side by side with a long line of distinguished brethren who had held this place of honour ; but he felt it to be a still prouder moment now that his term of office had expired , and having his acts before them they pronounced the words—the welcome words— "Well done . " His Mastership had been a happy period , and it brought to his mind
what was said of Jacob , in the olden time , when he served seven years for Rachael—that they seemed unto him but a few days , for the love he had for her ; and his term of office seemed but a few days , for the love he had for his work . When in the dim and distant future his eyes fell upon that beautiful jewel , he would be reminded of their pleasant faces which were before him now , and of the goodwill and affection of those who now delighted to do him honour .
After some other business had been disposed of the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where a banquet had been pre-Pa LIVERPOOL—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — A numerously-attended meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst . Bro . G . Godfrey , W . M .,
occupied the chair , and amongst his chief supporters were Bros . C . Marsh , l . P . M . ; T . Roberts , P . M . ; VV . Brackenbury , P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; D . Jackson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; L . VV . Hulse , S . W . ; and Dr . Clarke , J . W . There was a large attendance of visitors , including Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . B , McKenzie , P . M . and Treas . 1609 , P . G . S . D . ; S . E . fbbs , P . M- 594 . I 35 C , M 73 . P . P . G . S . B . ; J . P . McArthur , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; J . Keet , P . M .
1356 ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M . 11 S 2 ; J . King , S . W . 823 j D . Cumming , 1 C 09 ; and others . After supper , Bro . G . Godfrey , W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented Bro . C Marsh , I . P . M ., with a handsome dining-room clock and a pair of bronzes , as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren . The W . M . spoke in high terms of the manner in which Bro . Marsh had performed the whole of his Masonic
duties ; and the presentation was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Marsh . A plate on the clock bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . C . Marsh , P . M ., by the brethren of St . John ' s Lodge , No . G 73 , as a token of their esteem and regard . December , 1 SS 3 . " Various toasts were proposed during the evening , and excellent songs and recitations were furnished by Bros . Stone , Oliver , Child , D . Williams , Eaton Batty , and J . King , the accompaniments to the songs being played by Bro . I . Skeaf , P . P . G . O .
ASHFORD— Invicta Lodge ( No . 709 ) . —The installation meeting of the above influential lodge took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Bank-street Hall , and was honoured by the presence of Bro . J . S . Eastcs , Deputy Prov . G . M . Kent , who is also a P . M . of the lodge , and a
number of other Prov . and Past Prov . Grand Officers of the province , and others . The lodge was opened by Bro . M . VV . Chubb , VV . M ., and the minutes ot the previous meeting having been confirmed , it was announced that the Deputy Prov . G . M . sought admission , and the Prov . Grand Officers and Past Prov . Grand Officers present formed a
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procession , and conducted Bro . Eastes to his seat on the right of the W . M . He was then saluted with the honour of " five , " and briefly returned thanks . The W . M . elect , Bro . H . II . Green , was then presented to the VV . M . for the benefits of installation , and was , with the usual formalities , placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in due form . He then invested his officers as ! follows : Bros . S . VV . Shaw , P . M . 1314 , S . W . ; J . S . Lovctt , J . W . ; Rev . P . J . Syree ,
P . M ., Chap . ; B . K . Thorpe , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Kent , Treas . ; B . S . A . Atkinson , P . M ., Sec ; A . E . Cummins , S . D . ; F . C Bugler , J . D . ; A . Legge , P . M ., Org . ; P . Phelps , I . G . ; and J . Cooke , Tyler . The ceremony was concluded by the Installing Officer reciting the charges admirably ; in fact , the whole of the work was done by Bro . Chubb in good style , and at its conclusion he received the congratulations and commendations of all present . After
Bro . Eastes had proposed a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , Bro . Hughes-Hallctt , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Kent , was unanimously re-elected charity representative for the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and returned thanks , assuring the brethren that if they would only provide the " sinews of war" he would see they were properly applied . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to
the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , where a banquet awaited them . Among the brethren whose names were in the visitors ' book beside those above enumerated were Bros . Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., P . M .. G . Chap . Eng ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; H . W . Poole , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Kent ; C VV . Hammond , P . M . ; Rev . G . D . Pagden , and H . E . Austin , all of the lodge ; VV . Dawes , P . M . 1 S 54 , P . P . G . R . Sussex ; R . J . Emmerson , P . M . 120 G , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ;
B . Sidney-Wilmot , P . M . S 74 , P . P . G . R . Kent ; F . Bellingham , P . M . 341 ; A . Young , P . M . 1414 ; J . S . Charlton , P . M . 167 S ; C . F . Wacher , P . M . 1209 ; E . Collard , P . M . 19 ; H . Ward , VV . M . 31 ; J . F . Solly , P . M . and VV . M . 7 S 4 ; Rev . iV . S . Vickers , VV . M . 199 ; F . H . Cozens , Org . 907 ; R . Hallowes , S . D . 33 ; J . Abrey , S . W . 167 S ; E .
Murton , 31 ; and C Jolly , 913 [ Freemason ) . The cloth having been cleared , the VV . M . gave "The Oueen and the Craft , " and then " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " Both having been honoured , that of " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , ' . ' followed , and was heartily received .
Bro . Eastes , at the request of the VV . M ., then gave that of " Lord Lathom , D . G . M . England , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said the toast was a routine one , but nevertheless was always well received among Masons everywhere , and he felt sure it would be there , especially as they had with them a good brother and highly-esteemed Mason to respond to it . The office of D . G . M . was , like that of Pro G . M ., an appointment from
the Grand Master , but both had many important duties to perform , which were admirably carried out by the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom . He ( Bro . Eastes ) wished to say a few words as to their esteemed Pro G . M ., because it was only two days previous that he had had the opportunity of seeing how admirable the work of Grand Lodge had been carried out under great difficulties by him , as
president , and in the unavoidable absence of His Royal Highness the Grand Master . The position , on the night in question , was a most difficult and arduous one , there being one of the largest meetings of Grand Lodge that had been for many years past , so much so that they were compelled to hold two or more overflow meetings in other rooms , and the manner in which their Pro G . M . discharged his duties as Chairman showed administrative abilities of
the highest order . As to the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , it was only the other day that he heard Bro . Robinson speak of him as the "beau ideal of a Mason , " and Lord Holmesdale once remarked of him that " Lord Lathom was one of the most perfect gentlemen he had ever met in his life . " As to the executive officers , such as the Grand Secretary , the Chairman of the Board of General Purposes , & c , they did their work well , and to the entire satisfaction
of the whole of the brethren ; while in Bro . Robinson he knew of no one who had done more for Masonry than he had . They all knew how watchful and faithful a pilot he had been in steering them through the shoals and shallows that beset them in their Masonic life ; while his Masonic knowledge was probably unequalled by any Mason in the kingdom ; and as that was the first time they had had the opportunity of telling and showing Bro . Robinson in his
own lodge how delighted they were that the honour of Grand Chaplain had been conferred on him , he asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . The toast having been drunk with cheers , Bro . Robinson in responding said it would be idle in him not to recognise the very flattering way in which the toast had been received , and was always received in this province . Not only there , but in every province and in every lodge in England , it was
received in the same hearty , and he must say the same flattering manner . The ability and statemanship of the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters in their management of the affairs of Grand Lodge was recognised and appreciated by all , but especially by those who were privileged to be eye-witnesses and car-witnesses of that ability of Grand Lodge . The Grand Officers were most anxious to instil into the minds of Masters and Past Masters
of lodges , that which they considered to be the essentials of good Masonry , namely , that brotherly love and forbearance to one another which was the grandest and noblest attributes of humanity , and which joined them together as one family , and the children of one common father . In concluding a lengthy and elegant address , of which the above is but a brief resume , Bro . Robinson thanked them for the toast and for the affectionate esteem in which it was
evident the Grand Officers were held by the brethren of the Invicta Lodge . The toast of " Lord Holmesdale , Prov . Grand Master of Kent , " having been drunk in bumpers , Bro . Robinson in eloquent terms proposed the toast of " Bro . Eastes , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Kent , " and in reply Bro . Eastes said he hardly knew how to thank them for
the complimentary manner in which they had received the toast . He certainly had tried to do his best for Masonry , both as Deputy Prov . Grand Master of the province and as a VV . M . of the Invicta Lodge . Masonry was a powerful aid to morality , although separated from sectarian issues ; it elevated the thoughts and feelings of men , and made them brothers , even in a stronger sense than if they were brothers in blood . If he were asked what constituted a " good lodge , " he should say , " first of all a strong feeling of brotherly love among the brethren ; next , the ritual