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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BIRKENHEAD . Wirral Lodge ( No . 2496 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., in the Musichall , Claughton-road , when Bro . T . E . Tomlinson was duly installed W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The officers present were Bros . Thos . Shaw , VV . M . ; Peter

nuff , P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; T . E . Tomlinson , S . W . ; J . Gamlin . P . M . 605 , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . T . Thompson , P . M ., pG . Reg . ; Richard Powell , P . G . S ., Sec ; Alf . II . Ri gmaiden , J . D . ; A . E . Coveney , P . M ., D . C ; J . W . Woodcock , I . G . ; F . W . Holtaway , Tyler ; C . S . Brewer and J . Smith , Stwds . ; and Milward Hughes , P . G . Org . The visiting brethren present were Bros . Geo . H . Brown ,

pS . G . W . ; Rev . Andrew Knox , P . P . G . Chaplain ; J . Armstrong , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Owen Jones , P . P . G . S . B . ; Sam . Jones , P . M . 477 , P . P . J . G . D . ; R . VV . Thompson , VV . M . 605 ; J . H . Smith , W . M . 477 ; Robert Robinson , P . M . 477 ; Joseph Scarratt , I . P . M . 477 ; Thomas A . Jackson , W . M . 2375 ; F . S . Moore , VV . M . 12 S 9 ; and John Morris , 2375 . The W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bros .

Shaw and Coveney , and the ceremony of installation was conducted in an impressive and dignified manner by the Installing Master , Bro . Sam . Jones . The newly-installed W . M . selected his officers for the year as follows : Bros . Thomas Shaw , I . P . M . ; J . Gamlin , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., S . W . ; Geo . Froudman , J . W . ; J . T . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; R . Powell , P . G . S ., Sec . ; A . E .

Coveney , P . M ., D . C . ; Millward Hughes , P . G . O ., Org . ; A . H . Rigmaiden , S . D . ; J . Woodcock , J . D . ; Dr . C S . Brewer , I . G . j and J . Smith , T . Adams , and J . M'Call , Stewards . After the banquet , which was admirably purveyed by Bro . Dan Baker , a very pleasing ceremony took place in the presentation of a handsome lady ' s dressing-case with

silver fittings to the Mayoress ( Mrs . Thos . Shaw ) , and a silver salver to the Mayor of Birkenhead ( Alderman Thos . Shaw ) . The former gift bore the inscription : " Presented to Mrs . Shaw , Mayoress of Birkenhead , as a token of esteem from the members of the Wirral Masonic Lodge , 249 6 . Feb . 7 , 1895 . " The salver was inscribed : " Presented to Brother Alderman Thos . Shaw , Mayor of

Birkenhead , as a token of their high appreciation and esteem , by the brethren of the Wirral Masonic Lodge , 249 C . Feb . 7 , 1895 . " _ Bro . Gamlin made the presentation in a characteristic and felicitous speech , in the course of which he referred to the great respect which all the brethren entertained for

Alderman Shaw and his estimable wife , and their indebtedness to the Mayor for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Worshipful Master of the lodge during the past year . His Worship feelingly replied , After which the usual toasts were proposed and honoured , and a splendid musical programme was gone through by the following : Bros . R . Parry , P . M . ; W . Baker ; George Proudman , S . D . ; and Harry Williams .

KESWICK . Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Keswick Hotel , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., and in spite of the Arctic weather—greatly accentuated , as a matter of course , in the Lake Districtthere was a large attendance , including Bros . VV . I . Atkinson , W . M . j H . Slade Wilson , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; J .

F . Hope , J . W . ; the Rev . Canon Rawnsby , M . A ., P . M ., PP . G . Chap . j VV . Hodgson , P . M ., Sec , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . j Col . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . j J . Hall , P . M ., P P . S . G . D . ; G . P . Abrahams , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; J . Ubson , P . M . ; and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Clifton Thompson , P . M . 22 S 5 , P . J . G . W . ; and W . I \ Lamonby , P . M . 9 62 , P . P . S . G . W . The lodwas opened and the minutes read and

conge tirmed . The Finance Committee's report was received and adopted , the lodge being shown to be in a good "nancial condition . Ihe customary charitable collection *¦*} th « n made , after which Bros . VV . I . Atkinson , j . Gibson , and J . Swinburn presented the lodge with a handsome tripod winch and ashlar , the work of their individual hands , and 'or which they were accorded a heartv vote of thanks .

° ' J * . E . Lamonby , an old honorary member of the lodge , th w M ' nvited t 0 take the cha ! r ' and Bro ' Slade Wilson . » k u e ' ' navlng been presented , was installed into ™ chair with the customary formalities . The following wicers were invested : Bros . VV . I . Atkinson , I . P . M . and R ? V J-T- Hope , S - - i H - Hallowell , J . W . ; the {! ' ?• J . N . Hoare , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; | . ! nburn

j >* , Sec ; F . Treeby , S . D . ; W . Bawden , J . D ' . ; I \ Vi r , ™ ' - . C Org ., Organist ; C . Clark , D . C . ; Befn , ? J"l ' ' -G ' J and T- Usher ' P-P-CT ., Tyler . Da < A , ' 8 e was closed , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Master for coming so far in such Lam . . ther to assist the lodge that evening . Bro . breth ° il n acknowled g ' ! r the compliment , assured the * .. , " tnat " > long journey he had undertaken was a

, „ the' . ea ! mraDle one to him for old associations' sake , and whenl , emenCy o £ the weather rather paled into significance Grrtl 1 j " ed to mind that manv years a S ° when the and 1 . lb B i ? Was in low water ne used t 0 do their work ' ¦ noun ! m ? subsequently in all weathers over thc was ( L lns ' ^ nat was a labour of love to him , as , in fact , the l „ J ceremony of that day , and he was pleased to find « lodge was in so flourishing a condition . . ° UOSCquentlv the brethren nrli ' n „ rne , l tn fh » A ^' . r , ^ Lall

esulrljii "J * ' i ° y able evening was spent , the music 1 < rciaily being a feature of the entertainment . MANCHESTER . We « i „ rtUe Lodge ( No . 152 ) . —The installation inst a ? S ' . e above lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th a vervl 1 , reemasons' Ha ") Cooper-street . There was PODulir :, 8 ? attendance of brethren , owing to the great l ° P « 'ar . ty of Bro . Crompton . In fact , the whole of th .

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proceedings were attended with very great interest , inasmuch as Bro . D . Conway , P . M ., Bro . Crompton's fatherin-law , installed him , and the great affection they have for each other , made the ceremony very effective . In the absence of Bro . Wm . Jaffray , P . P . J . G . D ., who ought to have invested the officers , the duty was very ably performed by Bro . G . C . Williams , P . M ., who was called upon at a

moment s notice , and did the work admirably . The officers invested were liros . E . Froggatt , S . W . ; R . A . Kinder , J . W . ; Rev . J . Watson , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; T . Gillibrand , P . M ., Treas . ; John Shaw , Sec . ; J . Saunders , S . D . ; 1 . Herbert Yates , J . D . ; E . Ireland , I . G . j J . Cantrill , P . M ., D . C ; R . VV . Rylands , Org . ; T . A . Jones , J . Moffatt , and F . A . Sharratt , Stwds . ; and VV . W . Higginson , Librarian . The VV . M . was addressed by

Bro . J . Cantrill , P . M ., the Wardens by Bro . the Rev . Jno . Watson , and the brethren by Bro . G . C . VVilliams . Space prevents us from giving a full list of attendants , but amongst the numerous brethren present were the following : Bros . John Chadwick , P . G . Std . Br . England , Prov . G . Sec ; Evan Williams , P . P . G . S . of VV . j C Collingwood , P . P . G . D . C ; Nat . Dumville , P . P . G . S . ;

G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Prov . G . Org . West Lanes . ; and J . Armstrong , P . P . G . D . C ; and there were 20 Installed Masters present and about 40 others . At the banquet which subsequently followed , the usual loyal and other toasts were given , and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the large amount of local artistes , including Bros . VV . Dumville , J . Maltby , A . S .

Kennell , J . Gnmshaw , Cuthbert lilacowe , and the celebrated Bro . A . E . Bartle , pianist , who gave one or two selections . But the greatest treat of the evening was the presence at the banquet of Madame Conway , the wife of Bro . Crompton , VV . M ., who is a very talented singer , and she kindly rendered one or two songs which were most admirable , and naturally much enjoyed .

SCUNTHORPE . St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 2078 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Lodge Rooms , Manley-street , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . McCullam , VV . M . ; S . M . Peace , I . P . M . ; J . Wilkins , S . W . ; M . R . J . Behrendt , J . W . ; VV . Campbell , Sec ; J . M . Weigall , Chap . ; W . Langbridge ,

D . C ; R . G . Swaby , S . D . ; J . H . Dewhurst , J . D . ; G , VV . Alcock , I . G . ; T . Morris and J . W . Grataan , Stwds . ; T . A . Roberts , J . Read , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and S . Hadley , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Cross , P . M ., R . Tayler , W . M ., J . W . Thursby , J . D ., T . A . Smith , S . D ., and C A . Cheesman , P . M ., all of 12 S 2 ; J . Constable , P . P . G . O ., andG . S . Tyack , of 14 S 2 ; T . Barber , I . W ., G . Eland ,

J . D ., and H . A . Fenton , S . D ., of 2259 ; C . H . Woodhouse , W . M ., and F . Webb , P . M ., of 242 ; P . Jenner , J . W . 935 ; J . Ruberry , 1400 ; and S . Charlesworth , 750 ; Bro . J , Williams was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro , Langbridge , who invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . McCullam , I . P . M . ; M . R . J . Behrendt , S . W . ; R . J . Swaby , J . W . ; J . Read , Treas . ; Rev . 1 . M . Weigall

Chap . ; S . M . Peace , Sec ; 1 . H . Dewhurst , S . D . ; G . W . Alcock , J . D . j W . Langbfidge , P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C ; W . Campbell , Org . ; T . Morrison , I . G . ; J . VV . Gratian and T . A . Roberts , Stwds ., and S . Hadley , Tyler . After the installation the brethren adjourned to the Blue Bell , where Bro . Swabey had prepared a splendid

banquet , which all duly appreciated and enjoyed . Afterwards the usual Masonic toasts were gone through , interspersed with songs and recitations . During the evening a Past Master's jewel was placed on the breast of the I . P . M ., Bro . McCullam , by the W . M . Everything in this , one of the most truly harmonious lodges in the kingdom , appears to augur well for the future .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This lodge met for tho despatch of business at the Clarence Hotel , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . B . Midler , VV . M . ; VV . H . Windeatt , I . P . M . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . 1656 , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; J . E . Ruffle , J . W . ; R . VV . Forge , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; W . R . Plaford , P . M . i 6 o 3 , S . D . ; W . Smith , J . D . ; E . J . Packinton , Org . j T . Middleweek , D . C . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . C . Stwd ., G . Std . Br ., and E . Hall , Stwds . ; W . Middleweek , P . M . R . Golf , and H . J . Thompson . Bro . Capt . Hay , 1871 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly

read and confirmed , Bro . 11 . J . Thompson was raised to the Third Degree , and Mr . Albert Williams duly initiated into Craft mysteries , the ceremonies being well performed . Bro . Chandler , P . M ., S . W ., was elected W . M . j K . W . Forge , P . M ., Treas . j and | J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to Bro . B . Miiller for his efiicient services as W . M . Bros . Ruffle and Packinton were elected Auditors . Communications regretting inability

to attend were received from Bros . J . Barns , I . G . j C Rivers , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . j J . R . Barns , P . M ., and others . The lodge was closed , and refreshment followed labour . In the intervals of the speeches , Bros . Packinton , Rullle , W . Middleweek , E . Hall , T . Middleweek , and 11 . J . Thompson discoursed most excellent vocal and instrumental music . A circumstance which was particularly dilated upon in flattering terms by Bro . Capt . Hay , in responding to the toast , of his health as a visitor .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . W . Martin , W . M . ; A . L . Peace , I . P . M . ; J . Constable , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; G . Kenyon , S . W . ; T . Barber , J . W . ; H . A . Fenton , S . D . ; G . Eland , J . D . ; W . P .

Robotham , Org . ; Ii . Hirst , I . G . ; E . bunpson , and VV . T . Chambers , Stwds . ; E . Shillito , T . R . R . Marsden , and F . Pine Tyler . Visitors : E . Casson , 44 S j and R , Brew , ( Belfast ) . Ballots were unanimously taken for Bro . Brew as a joining member , and Mr . W . Hallgarth , as a candidate . After lodge a very pleasant hour was spent in the club room in toast and song .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodg *? ( No . 1503 . ) — This lodge met for the dispatch o busincs ; at the Albany hotel , on the 13 th inst ., when thc : e were iresent , among 0 hers , Bros . E . W . Davis , W . M . j A . : lacchi , S . W . j

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W . Fisher , P . M . 11 , 1-2 , P . P . G . Treas ., J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., G . Std . Br ., Sec . j Brown , S . D . j Dr . Hinton , M . A ., P . G . Org ., J . D . j A . Toulmin , jun ., P . M . j and H . Bright , 1 5 12 , was a visitor . The minutes of th ? previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . H .

Bright , 1 5 12 , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was invested as I . G . Bro . Dr . Wynne-Jones was passed to the becond Degree . A vote of condolence was passed to the family of the late Bro . L . O . S . Saunders , and the Secretary was requested to forward the same . Communications for non-attendance were received from Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; R . Perry , P . M . ; and

others . The Secretary gave a notice of motion— " That the installation meeting shall , in future , be held in February , instead of November , and that the by-laws be amended accordingly . " The by-laws having been read , the lodge was closed . A banquet followed . A few toasts were given , and the proceedings terminated .

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Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —A meeting of this chapter took place at the Freemasons' T lvern > Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 12 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., D . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; Dr . Frye , H . ; Cleghorn , P . Z ., as J . j G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Islemann , S . N ., J . elect ; Blankey , P . S . ; Hills and Witthous ,

Asst . Soj . 's ; Nathin Moss , J . P ., P . Z . ; and A . Hardy , P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was takenonbehalf of Bro . Johnstone , P . M . 1777 , and it being unanimous he was duly exalted by the M . E . Z . Previously , however , Comp . Islemann was installed as J . by Comp . Cleghorn , in a most

impressive manner . The election of Principals and officers for the year ensuing resulted as follows : ]| Comps . Dr . Frye , M . E . Z . ; Islemann , H . j Blankey , J . j G . Divis , S . E . j Hills , S . N . j Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . j Witthous , P . S . ) Hambley and Johnstone , Asst . Soj . ' s . The election of

Janitor was postponed . A Past Principal s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . j Staley , P . Z . j E . A . Harris , P . Z . j and others . The chapter was then closed . Refreshment followed labour .

Kennington Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . —A meet ing of the above chapter was held at the Horns Tavern Kennington Park-road , on the 14 th instant . Among those present were Comps . Sims , M . E . Z . j Dennis , H . j Dowling , P . Z ., as J . j H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ., S . E . j George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . j Lundie , P . S . ; Colwell , ist A . S . j Capt . Walls , P . Z ., D . G . D . C . j E . Ayling , P . Z . j W . W . Westley , P . Z . j H . Salter , P . Z . j and C . Patrick , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . Comp . Arter

was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , a vote of condolence was unanimously passed to Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , on the loss he has recently sustained by the death of his wife , and the S . E . was directed to forward the same . Comps . Dennis was elected M . E . Z . j Lingley , H . j Buxton , J . j

Higgins , S . E . j Lundie , S . N . j G . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . j Colwell , P . S . j and Patrick , Janitor . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Comps . Lingley , J . H Lardner , P . Z ., and others . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted tc the M . E . Z . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet .

Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Comp . G . Everett responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " The M . E . Z . presided most ably . During the proceedings some excellent instrumental and vocal harmony was contributed by Comps . Arter , Everett , Lundie , and others .

King Solomon Chapter ( No . 2029 ) . —This chapter held its usual meeting at Mark Masons' Hall , W . C , on thc 4 th inst ., when a candidate was exalted . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z , the chair was ably filled by Comp . Major T , VV . Richardson , P . Z .

Comps . L . E . Newnham , Dr . H . W . Williams , and Major F . Sheffield , were elected Principals for the coming year . The members afterwards joined their lady friends for supper and social evening , and a very enjoyable time was spent . This new chapter , though entirely teetotal , bids fair to be a very successful and prosperous one .

WOKING . B ' lSley Chapter ( No . 2317 ) . —The installation meeting ot this flourishing chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . The following were present : Comps . C Pulman , P . P . G . P . S ., M . E . Z . j Major G . Collins , H . j C . F . Passsmore , J . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., P . P . G S . B ., Scribe E . j J . Webb , Scribe N . j J .

W . Littleboy , 2 nd A . b . j J . W . T . Morrison , D . C . j J . II . Askham , P . Z ., Treas . j A . H . Gale , A . G . Clinton , and C . T . Tyler , P . Z . 1395 , P . P . G . J . ( Hon . Member ) . Visitors : Comp . R . F . Gould , P . Z . 92 , P . A . G . S . Eng . j and Chas . Welch , 2120 . The chapter haying been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation confirmed , before any further business

was proceeded with , a formal announcement of the lamented death of Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., was made by Comp . Lancaster , S . E ., who , after paying a graceful tribute to the memory of the late Grand Superintendent of the province , concluded by moving that a vote of condolence shjuld be passed by the chapter and transmitted to the relatives of the deceased . The proposal having been seconded by Major Collins , was carried by acclamation . The

Scribe E . then acquainted the companions—a large number of whom had been present that afternoon at thc funeral of Colonel Money—with the steps he had taken in order that the chapter might be adequately represented while the last sad mark uf respect was being p ; . d to the remains of their late Grand Superintendent j and ii formed them that from among the large number of floral wr . aths which were eventually placed on the grave , three h id been specially selected to