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Hon , acknowledged the good wishes of the brethren expressed upon discovering it was the anniversary of his birthday . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening , to which Bro . Bassctt with his wonderful conjuring , Bro . Fowle ' s recitation , and the musical talents of Bros . Essex , G . Ralph , Frank Gulliford , and G . Hudson , added considerably .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 19 G 2 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . Walter , C . Claridge , VV . AI . ; G . C . Mathams , S . W . ; A . Haigh Brown , j . W . ; A . McDowall , I . P . M . ; VV . McDougall , Treas . ; N . Green , P . M . and Sec ; A . H . Sandle , S . D . ; VV . J . Tasman ,

J . D . ; E . VV . Smith , Org . ; L . V . Walker , I . G . ; J . D . McAlpin , M . C . ; J . C . Tilt , ist Stwd . ; Jno . Green , 2 nd Stwd . ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; also Uros . Morris , Hancock , Nuding , Stein , McNish , C . G . Brown , Kitchingman , and VV . S . Wright . Visitors : Bros . A . Ogden , 70 G ; ( . D . Gellen , 1599 ; H . Nuding , VV . M . 140 ; E . E . Smith , P . M . 1559 ; and Eaton Farring , W . M . 17 G 0 .

The lodge vvas opened in the customary manner and the minutes of the previous meetvn" read atul confirmed . The ballot vvas taken for Mr . William Sloper Wright , which proving unanimous in his favour , hc was declared elected , and the VV . M . initiated the candidate into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and haimony .

SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 . )—The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . J . C . Moor , VV . M ., presiding . He vvas supported by Bros . C . McNamara , I . P . M . and Prov . G . Std . Br . ; A . T . Munro , P . M . 949 ; T . Pinkney , VV . M . 157 S ; J . E . Nelson , W . M . So ; J . Egglestone , P . M . 049 , and the following

officers of thc lodge : Bros . J . R . Pattison , S . W . ; R . Singleton , J . VV . ; G . C . Watson , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., Sec . ; Edwin Clarkson , S . D . ; Christopher M . Wake , J . D . ; H . Simpson , acting LG . ; John J . Clay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . of C . ; E . G . Watson , Org . ; VVm . A . O . Sutcliffe and J . G . Marshall , Stwds . ; VVm . Birch , Auditor ; and J . Brown , Tyler . The minutes of the last regular

lodge having been confirmed , Bro . William Jackson , 949 , vvas elected as a joining member . Bro . Dr . Pearcy was passed to thc Degree of F . C . by Bro . A . T . Munro , Bro . J . J . Clay announced that a petition for a new lodge , to be conducted on total abstinence principles , had been prepared and duly signed . 'The Prov . Grand Master , the Marquess of Londonderry , K . P ., had much pleasure in accceding to

thc wishes of the promoters that the lodge , if duly warranted , should be called the Londonderry Lodge . The Prov . G . Sec , Bro . R . Hudson , was proposed to be the first VV . M . ; J . C . Moor , VV . M . 97 , to be thc first S . VV . ; and Deans , J . VV . So , to be the first J . VV . He ( Uro . Clay ) had much pleasure in proposing that thc petition be approved and recommended by the Palatine Lodge , and signed by the VV . M . and Wardens . Bro . McNamara ,

I . P . M ., seconded , and the motion was carried unanimously . The VV . M . announced that hc , thc Wardens , and several Past Masters and brethren of the * lodge attended the special I ' rov . Grand Lodge held at Durham , on thc 30 th ult ., to reccivca visitfrom H . R . H . thc Dukeof Albany . He moved that such an important and historical event as the royal visit to thc province should be placed on record on the minutes of the lodge , which was agreed to ncm con . 'The lodge was afterwards closed in due form .

KING'S LYNN . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present among others the following : Bros . R . H . Aldham , VV . M . ; J . S . B . Glasicr , I . P . M . ; Sir VV . II . B . Ffolkes , Bart ., M . P ., P . M . ; Hamon lc Strange , C . T . Ives , C . VV . Morris , G . S . Woodwark , J . R . Chadwick ,

M . Mcnsor , M . II . Uircham , VV . Pattrick , G . G . Sadler , VV . ] . Pole , VV . Seppings , and G . VV . Page , P . Ms . ; Rev . J . 13 . Slight , S . VV . ; Harry Green , J . W . ; Rev . E . J . Atvis , Chap . ; Robinson Cruso , 'Treas . ; J . Green , Sec . ; VV . VV . VVilkin , S . D . ; G . II . Ffolkes , J . D . ; G . Witt , I . G . ; A . H . Crosse , Org . ; | . G . Churchman , Steward . Visitors : Bros . VV . H . Pagc . ' P . M . 71 ; C . Parker , VV . M . Soo ; VV . G . Sheringham , P . M . 1114 ; G . F . Grummctt

P . M . 1114 ; Rev . | . C . Saunders , P . M . 859 ; R . F . Atkinson , S . VV . 1114 ; j . H . Carter , 9 S 5 ; C . E . Ward , 985 ; J . L . Ree , B . D . Ouihampton , 93 ; and a full lodgeof brethren . Thc lodge having been opened and thc minutes of thc last meeting read and confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro , Rev . J . B . Slight , vvas presented , and vvith ancient rite and ceremony inducted into thc chair of K . S . by thc Installing

Master , Bro . G . -S . Woodwark , P . M ., assisted b y Bro . C . T . Ives , P . M ., by whom the ceremony was performed in their well known efficient and impressive manner , in the presence of a Board of 19 Installed Masters . The VV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . H . Aldham , LP . M . ; Harry Green , S . W . ; VV . VV . VVilkin , J . VV . ; Rev . A . I .

Groom , Chap . ; Robinson Cruso , Treas . ; James Green , Sec ; G . B . Ffolkes , S . D . ; G . Witt , J . D . ; J . T . Stanton , I . C ; A . II . Crosse , Org . ; I . D . Thew and J . G . Churchman , Stwds . ; and G . Lake , Tyler . The Worshipful Master addressed each officer on his investiture in a manner which not only clearly defined his duties , but also evinced that lie ( the VV . M . ) was capable of ruling and

directing his lodge with efficiency . " 1 learty good wishes " having been given by thc visiting brethren the lodge was closed and thc brethren adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas served by Bro . Marshall , after which the usual loyal

and Masonic toasts were given , that of "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . the Rev . E . J . Alvis , P . P . G . Chap ., eliciting a cordial and liberal response . Bro . Alvis in the course of his remarks referred to the success of the Masonic ball last April , which enabled a surplus of £ 28 14 s . nd . to be devoted to charitable purposes .

MANCHESTER . — ' Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Freemasons' Ilall , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . Thos . Savver , P . M . ; 'Thomas Shorrock , I . P . M . ; Hy . Paulden , S . VV . ; John Cliffe , J . W . ; Rev . Philip Hains , P . M . Chap . ; Councillor John Roberts , P . M ., Treas ., A . G . D . C . E . Lanes . ; Geo . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec . ; Robt . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C . ; Samuel Lawton , S . D . ; VVm . Bramwcll , I . G . ; John Pass , S . S . ; and Taylor .

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Lodge having been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ballot was taken for Mr . Bernard Steel and declared to be unanimous in his favour ; after which he vvas introduced into the lodge and duly initiated by the VV . M . The Treasurer drew the attention of the brethren to a request made by the R . W . Prov .

Grand Master that the lodge would make a point of sending an annual subscription to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution . It was resolved to take the matter into consideration at the next meeting of the lodge . A dispensation was read from Prov . Grand Lodge to wear Craft clothing at the soiree of the lodge to take place the same evening . The lodge was then closed .

CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Rooms in the Town Hall , on the 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . R . Irving , VV . M . ; P . Yates , I . P . M . ; Jos . Barnes , S . W . ; J . M . Kerr , P . M . and Treas ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . Bradshaw , Sec . ; L . Eccles , J . D . ; Geo . Tootell , I . G . ; E . Lawrence , P . M . ;

J . B . VVithnell , P . M . ; J . Atherton , P . M . 1032 , acting as Tyler ; Thos . Sharpies , Thos . F . Jackson , J . Willis , J . Monks , B . P . France , S . Fowler , Geo . Yates , and Joseph Hopkinson , Sec . 1032 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and after consideration of the correspondence , successful ballots were taken for Bro . T . H . Entwistle as a

joining member , and for Messrs . John Henderson , VVm . McNaught , and John Scott as candidates for initiation . The next propbsition was one worthy of note , as being the first of its kind in the history of the lodge , and was received b y the brethren with great satisfaction . This was the proposition of Bro . Edward Lawrence , P . M ., that his eldest son , Mr . John Lawrence , naval engineer , become

a member of thc lodge , and be initiated into thc mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Kerr , in seconding the proposition , expressed the pleasure hc felt not only on account ol thc long knowledge and acquaintance hc had of Mr . John Lawrence , of his hi gh character , qualities , and position , but of the pleasing incident , unique in the history of the lodge , and seldom occurring in any—that of an old

and valued Past Master proposing his son in Ins own lodge . Several brethren expressed the feelings of gratification with which this happy incident had been received , and thought it augured well for thc Masonic p rogress and prosperity of the lodge , and congratulated Bro . Lawrence , P . M ., upon the pleasing event . A hearty vote of thanks

vvas passed to Bro . Kerr for his presentation to thc lodge of a Festival Steward ' s certificate , suitably framed . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren dined at Stansficld's I lotel . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and they separated after having spent a most happy evening .

ALDERSHOT . —Meridian Lodge ( No . 743 ) . — Thc installation meeting of this lodge—attached to thc 1 st East Surrey ( late 31 st ) Kent , and on : of thc few military lodges now remaining—vvas held at the Masonic Hall on thc ;* th inst . Thc lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Uro . Magilligan , assisted by the following btcthtcn * . Bros . Newington , P . M . ; Rowe , S . VV . ; Foss , J . W . ; Baldwin ,

sec ; Lollenson , J . D . ; Nightingale , I . G . ; Rodgers , 'Tyler ; Bros . Bates , Mc . VIillcn , Ballam , Basin , Taylor , and Nelson . Amongst thc visitors were Bros . Robertson , VV . M . ; Hitchings , Norton , and Robinson , of No . 1331 ; Vine , P . M ., 26 ( I . C ); and Rouse , P . M . 175 ( S . C . ) The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , a Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro .

Newington for valuable services rendered by him during his Mastership , and Uro . Newington acknowledged thc g ift in suitable terms . Bro . Nelson vvas raised to the Sublime Degree by the VV . M . Bro . Rowe was then installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Magilligan , who carried out the ceremony in a most impressive manner . After thc installation Bro ,

Rowe invested his officers as follows : Bros . Toss , S . VV . ; Baldwin , J . VV . ; Nightingale , Sec ; Magilligan , Treas . ; Collcnson , S . D . ; Wareham , J . D . ; Basin , I . G . ; and Rodgers , T y ler . 'The brethren having proposed to present Bro . Magilligan with a P . M ' s jewel in recognition of his past services , thc lodge was closed and thc brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet .

MANCHESTER . —St . David's Lodge ( No . 1147 ) . —Thc installation of this select lodge ( whose motto is Y Duraigcoch—ddyry cychwyn , " the translation of which wc believe is " The red dragon leads thc van " ) took place in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when thc following were present : Bros . Richard nn , in ... wr \ f . vr .. i . i .- _ : _ " . L _ * t- ii , i , _ , . r ~ _ 1 uauutv m nidift ruinv i \

, , , „ ., , camcr , o . w . ; uucn unauvvick , J . VV . ; Ishmacl Davies , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . Robt . Peel , P . M ., Sec ; Evan Roberts , J . D . ; Ellis Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Thos . Elliott , P . M ., D . of C ; John Oliver Evans , P . M . ; Frank Griffin , P . M . ; Robt . Davies Arthur Freer , Geo . Kinloch , G . II . Hewardinc , J . R . Warwick , R . Vawser , Christopher Wren , and J . Sly , 'Tyler . Visitors :

Bros . George Mellon , V . W . D . P . G . M . East Lancashire ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec ; J . H . Lawson , P . M . 1236 , P . P . G . D . ; R . Gudgeon , 322 ; James Rome , 1009 ; VV . Freeman , P . M . 1354 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . VV . 317 ( Freemason . ) The lodge was opened shortly before four o ' clock and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After thc usual preliminaries , the ceremony of installation

commenced , Bro . T . R . Peel , by permission of the VV . M ., occupying the chair of K . S . and fulfilling thc onerous duties of Installing Master by inducting the VV . M . elect , Bro . Mark Fairweather , into thc chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony and with that extreme care and correctness for which Bro . Peel has earned notoriety , to the satisfaction of all present and to the credit of the lodge . The

usual proclamations having been made and salutes given , Bro . lshmael Davies ( a zealous and much esteemed member of the lodge ) invested thc following brethren ollicers for thc ensuing year , viz .: Bros . Chadwick , S . W . ; Evan Roberts , J . W . ; lshmael Davies , P . M ., Treas . ( invested by Uro . Peel ); R . Vawser , Sec ; G . Kinloch , S . D . ;

Christopher Wren , J . D . ; Frank Griffin , P . M ., D . of C ; J . R . Warwick , I . G . ; R . Davies , S . S . ; A . Freer , J . S . ; and J . Sly , Tyler . Bro . Peel delivered the three addresses and concluded the ceremony vvith prayer . Before closing the lodge Bro . Peel proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted out of the lodge funds towards the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . 'Ihis sum is to be placed upon thc list of Bro . lshmael Davies , that worthy

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brother having volunteered to fulfil the duties of Steward at the forthcoming festival of the institution , and thus makes a total of £ 66 ios . given by the lodge during the past year . A proposition , of which previous notice had been given by Bro . lshmael Davies , that the sum of £ 2 2 S . should be paid out of the lodge funds to each of the four representatives of the lodsfe who attended the Grand Lodge

convocation in December last vvas carried , and it was stated by two of the representatives then present that the £ S Ss . would be given to the East Lancashire Systematic Fund . The Auditors' report of the balance sheet was next taken and adopted , after which " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors and the lodge was rinsed .

The brethren then wended their way to the Queen's Hotel , where a splendid banquet had been prepared for them , and which gave the utmost satisfaction to all . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and included " The Health of Bro . George Mellor , V . W . Deputy P . G . M ., " who replied . "Thc Masonic Charities , "

responded to at length by Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . Sec , "The VV . M ., " "The I . P . M ., " " Thc Installing Master , " " The Past Masters , " and " Thc Visitors , " all of which were suitably acknowledged . During tlie evening Bro . John Greenwood ( the Lancashire John Parry ) gave in his unrivalled style several songs , and rendered valuable aid as accompanist on the piano .

BUXTON . —Phcenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 1235 ) - —The annual festival of this lodge was celebrated on the 7 th inst ., at the Court House , where the brethren assembled after thc luncheon which took place at the close of the annual meeting of the chapter attached to this lodge , and which will be found ' reported in our Royal Arch intelligence , Bros . J . H . Lawson , P . P . G . D ., the VV . M ., opened the lodge , being supported by thc following officers

and brethren : Bros . J . Gladwin , J . W . and W . M . elect ; VV . Malam , Chap . ; R . H . Lomas , Sec ; VV . F . Mill , S . D . ; J . E . Harrison , J . D . ; T . Cooper , Ore . ; W . Boughen . P . M ., P . G . S . of VV . , * C . Wilkinson , P . M . ; Josiah Taylor , P . M . ; P . Le Gros , P . M . ; T . VV . Varley , A . Oram , R . Line , E . Broomhead , J . E . Sutton , VV . R . Bryden , H . D . Hudson , VV . Brierley , G . Goodwin , I . Stanley , VV . F . Frost ,

I . Hall , T . VV . Brittain , VV . Lees , and others . Among thc visitors were Bros . A . Stubbs , S 50 , P . P . G . R . Derby , P . G . S . W . Notts ; VV . C . Moore , iGSS , P . P . G . S . D . ; John Smith , 731 , Prov . G . S . W . ; Capt . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P . M . 62 , P . G . D . ; P . Bramvvell , P . M . 1952 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . H . Jackson , P . M . C 54 , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; John Chadwick , P . M . 44 , Prov . G . Sec ; lames

Whitehead , P . M . 1952 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . E . Jones , W . M . 1952 , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . II . Sillitoe , P . M . 645 , 1387 , P . P . G . D . C . East Lane ; J . C . Hyde , S . VV . 1932 ; J . D . Simpson , I . G . 1952 ; VV . Cartwright , P . M . 633 ; Percy Evershcd , S . VV . 624 ; C II . G . Hay , W . M . 1 779 ; S . Robinson , 625 ; J . Hallam , D . C . -1052 ; N . Dumville , P . M . 1--2 : I . I \ Farsdcn . S . VV . 6 ** . * - H . Wint . and others .

After the usual routine business had been transacted , Bro . J . Gladwin , J . VV ., vvas installed in thc chair by Bro . J . Chadwick , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . East Lanes ., assisted by Bros . IL Sillitoe , P . P . G . D . C , and VV . Boughen , Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . The VV . M . invested thc undermentioned brethren as officers for Ihc forthcoming year : Bros . VV . F . Mill , S . W . ; Ij . E . Harrison , I . W . ; I . II . Lawson .

P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . VV . Malam , Chap . ; R . Lane , Sec ; R . Lomas , S . D . ; T . Cooper , J . D . ; E . C Milligan , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ( byproxy ); T . Cooper , Org . ; H . D . Hudson , I . G . ; S . Jacques , Std . Br . ; E . Broomhead and T . VV . Varley , Stwds . ; and John Pcrkin , Tyler . The whole of thc ceremonies were very ably performed . 'The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren

adjourned tothe Old Hall Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them . The reputation of that historical building for its cusine needs no comment from us , its reputation , through ages , being proverbial . In consequence of the day being thc festival of both thc Craft lodge and Royal Arch chapter , the toasts were made to embrace those usually observed at both Craft and Arch banquets . Bro .

Bcsvvickc-Royds responded to that in honour of "The Officers of Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter , " and Bro . J . Smith for " The Prov . Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter . " "Thc Ncvvly-lnstallcd Principals" was proposed by Comp . P . Lc Gros , P . M ., and acknowledged by Comns . VV . C . Moore and james Whitehead ; and " Thc Ncwlv-Installcd VV . M .. " nronoscd bv Bro . I . E . Harrison .

was responded to by the VV . M ., Bro . Gladwin , both being received with manifest enthusiasm . "The LP . M . and Past Principals" was proposed by Bro . A . E . Ainsworth , who in a lew sympathetic words directed thc attention of thc brethren to thc circumstances that necessitated thc absence of thc I . P . M ., Bro . J . II . Lawson , as also some of thc senior members ; hc at the

same time , with much feeling and in graphic language , pointing out thc solemn lesson taught in the Third Degree . After a due acknowledgment of the toast , " The Charities" was proposed by Bro . VV . Boughen and responded to by Bro . John Stanley , the latter again expressing a willingness to attend as Steward on behalf of the Girls' School , and after a somewhat pithy speech that quaint and welcome brother succeeded in collecting the

sum of £ 44 towards the Institution for which he so eloquently pleaded . " Thc Installing Master and Principals , " proposed by Bro . J . Whitehead and responded to by Bro . J . Chadwick ; " 'The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . A . E . Ainsworth and duly acknowledged ; " The Officers of thc Lodge , " proposed by the VV . M . and severally responded to , were the remaining toasts . 'The proceedings were enlivened with some excellent songs , and the meeting altogether vvas most enjoyable .

BEAMINSTER . —Manor Lodge ( No . 1367 ) . — Thc installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the lodge room , White Hart Hotel , on thc 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . R . Baskett , W . M . ; C . G . Purl-is , P . P . G . Purst ., I . P . M . ; J . S . Webb , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., S . W . ; A . Butter , J . W . ; J . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ; ( i . Hann

Sec ; E . G . Legg , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., D . C ; R . Tolcman , J . D . ; S . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., Stwd . ; VV . H . VV . Toby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; H . Maunder , R . R . Sansom , C . Toleman , and the following visitors : Uros . Jas , Wheatley , I . P . M . S 14 ; F . J . Stringfellow , W . M . 814 ; S . Whetham , P . M . 707 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Thos . Giles , W . M . 707 , P . M . 35 . P . P . G . Supt . of Works Hants ; and R , Tucker , jun ., 707 .