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tion of some formal business , Bro . Julius Franks was duly presented and effectively installed W . M . of the Ancient Union , and the following were his investitures and appointments to offices : —Bros . James Winsor , l . P . M . ; Bradshaw Rowson , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M ., D . C . ; John Wharam , S . W . ; Alex . Barton . J . W . ; Chas . Bromley , P . M . Treas . ( re-elected ); John T . Alston , Sec . ; Chas .
, Birch , S . D . ; J . R . Japha , J . D . ; Thos . Matron , I . G . ; Edward Cattrall , S . S . ; W . Gicks , J . S . ; and R . Evans , A . S . About loo brethren subsequently sat down to a banquet in the large dining hall , under thc presidency cf Bro . Julius Franks , the newly chaired W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a felicitous manner . In giving " The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Jas . Winsor ,
l . P . M ., expressed a hope that peace and prosperity might mark his year of office , and that the same courtesy and kindness might be extended by thc brethren to their new Master ' as had been shown during his ( Bro . Winsor ' s ) year of office . The W . M . replied , and said he would endeavour to follow thc excellent examples shown him by his predecessors in that post . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the Installing Master , " and Bro . Serjeant , P . M .,
was called upon to present Bro . James Winsor , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and also with an elegant drawing-room clock for Mrs . Winsor , the former being the result of the brethren ' s subscriptions and thc latter the outcome of money subscribed by both members of the Ancient Union and other lodges . Bro . Winsor suitably replied . Various songs were given during thc evening , Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist , presiding at the
piano . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular munthly assemblage of the members of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst . in the Masonic Rooms , Athenamm . The W . M ., Bro . Richard Taylor , occupied thc chair of K . S ., and there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The jodge was
opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of former meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., gave a lecture on the Second Degree Tracing Board . At the close he was accorded a hearty vote ol thanks , on the motion of Bro . T . Atkinson , l . P . M . Bro . Richard S . Thompson was then
raised to thc Degree of Master Mason by the W . M . with all the formalities of the Craft . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when thc name of a gentleman was submitted as a candidate for initiation . The usual proclamations were made , which elicited lieaity good wishes from thc visiting brethren , and the lodge was subsequently closed in peace , love , and harmony .
FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 . )—There was a goodly gathering of members and visiting brethren at theannual meeting of the above lodge , held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., who took part in the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . L . Earnshaw P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; which ceremony was performed in the , most solemn and impressive manner by Bro . thc Rev . T .
Robinson , M . A ., P . M . of the Invicta Lodge , Ashford , and which elicited thc marked pleasure of the brethren . Previous to this , however , the retiring Master , Bro . S . S . Stallwood , ably initiated Bro . the Rev . A . J . Palmer into the mysteries of the Craft . In thc course of the installation ceremony , the W . M . proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Stallwood , l . P . M . ; R . H .
Pledge , W . M . 1436 , S . W . ; F . H . Field , 1331 and 1436 , J . W . ; Kennctt , Treas . ; Stock , Sec , Place , S . D . ; S , Joseph , J . D . ; F . Klatt , I . G . ; and J . Baker , Tyler . The loelge was then closcel , and thc brethren adjourned to thc Royal Pavilion Hotel , where a recherche banquet was servcel in the very best style of that house , anil to which about 26 of thc brethren sat down . Amongst the visitors
present were Bros , the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A . ( Installing Master ) Prov . S . W ., P . M ., 88 , 709 , 1174 , and 1593 ; G . W . Grccnhill , P . M . 709 ; G . II . Ovcndcn , W . M . 1 25 ; Gosby , P . M . 1436 ; Ashdoivn , P . M . 125 ; VV . Land , P . M . 3 8 7 ; and C . H . Tiffen . On thc removal of the cloth thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts wcre given . Thc Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Eastes , was unfortunately prevented
by severe indisposition from attending on this occasion , but the toast of his health was responded to by Bro . Robinson , as also for " The Past and Present Provincial Officers , " thc rev . brother being Prov . S . W ., the senior officer present . " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Earnshaw , " was then proposed by Bro . Robinson , and ably responelcd to by him . " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
the Rev . T . Robinson , " was the next toast given , which was received with acclamation . This was responded to by the rev . brother , who , in a most eloquent and feeling address , enlarged upon thc beauties of Masonry , especially in the higher degrees , and alluding to the W . M . himself being a Past Provincial Officer , anel other Past Provincial Officers taking subordinate offices in the lodge , exhorted
the younger members to emulation , assuring all , even the P . M . ' s of the Craft present , that if they desired to obtain a perfect , clear , and full view ' of Masonry , and learn what it really meant , they must not be content to remain half way , but perseveringly endeavour to attain to the summit of the hill . " The Visitors " was the next toast given , which was responded to by Bro . Ovenden , W . M . 125 .
" The Past Masters of the Lodge , " " Thc Masonic Chari . ties , " and the Tyler's toast followed , and the brethren re tired about 10 . 30 , after having spent a very pleasant evening , which had been greatly enlivened by a selection of songs , glees , etc ., given by Bros . Plant , Moulding , and Higgins , three mcmbeis of the Canterbury
Cathedral Choir . DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The anniversary and installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when a goodly number of the members wcre in attendance . Thc following brethren were also present : —Bi os . Thos . Cox , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Treasurer ( thc Installing
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Master ); Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Chaplain ; J . Campion , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Horsley , P . P . S . G . W . ; Robson , P . M . 884 , P . P . J . G . D . ; Stocker , 493 ; Wood , 1399 ; A . Grubb , 73 ; T . Horsley , jun ., 233 ; J . Downs , 158 ; J . Ewing , 1391 ; A . Fletcher , P . M . 411 ; W . Gardner , 411 ; H . J . Norris , 411 ; Ward , 47 ; E . Aenew , 2 , 3 ; J . S . Whitham , P . M . 850 ; J .
Simkiss , 7 87 ; Saml . Pipes , P . M . 1085 ; H . J . Foulds , W . M . 253 ; W . L . Bull , 253 ; J . lliffe , 253 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Heathcote , 108 5 ; Orme , 1085 ; and W . Heathcote , W . M . 1085 . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Bennett , P . G . S . of Works , and the ceremony of installing the Senior Warden , Bro . Brown , as W . M . for the ensuing year , was at once proceeded with . He gave thc
customary adherence to the obligations of a Master of a lodge , and all below thc rank of a Master retired . On their return the Installing Master gave the usual addresses , and the appointment of the officers followed , viz .: Bros . T . Merry , S . W . ; XV . Cooper , J . W . ; Burton , Treas . ; Whittaker , Sec ; A . Fraser , S . D . ; G . Cay , J . D . ; W . Vincent , D . C . ; Bower , I . G . ; Bland and King , Stewards ;
and Day , Tyler . Bro . Cox then completed the work of installation , and it will not be out of place to say that it was admirably done , and it was a great treat to the brethren to hear Bro . Cox ' s very impressive rendering of this beautiful ceremony . The new W . M . had evidently a mind to get to work as soon as possible , as he at once proceeded to initiate two gentlemen who had been elected at
the previous meeting , and afterwards received the hearty congratulations of the visiting brethren . The lodge was closed in due form , and an adjournment made to the banqueting hall , where a superb repast was provided by the purveyors , Bros . Wright and Burton , to whom every praise is due for thc manner in which they had carried out the arrangements for the banquet . The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags , banners , & c , and this part of thc business had evidently had the careful attention of Bros . Merry , Humber , Fraser , and Whittaker , who formed a decoration committee . The menu wis a liberal one , the wines good ; and ample justice was done to the good things by about fifty brethren , the long meeting having evidently sharpened their appetites . The chair was taken
by the W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Cox , Pipes , Heathcote , Foulds , Bennett , Burn , Wright , and Iliffe . After thc banquet the usual Masonic toasts were given . The toast list was interspersed with Shakesperian quotations appropriate to the occasion . The toast of " Thc Officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . " " So are they all , all honourable men "—was responded to by Bro . Cox ,
who congratulated the W . M . on his very efficient working , and hoped that he would have a very prosperous year . The toast of " Thc Health of the W . M . " was heartily received , and in responding Bro . Brown intimated his great desire to fill the proud position in which they had placed him to the satisfaction of all ; he hoped that during his year the same kindness would be continued to
him as he had invariably met with at the hands of thc brethren since he joined thc Craft , and when his turn came to vacate that chair he would leave it as unsullied as he had received it . The toast of "Thc I . P . M ., Bro . Bennett , " was made the occasion of thc presentation to hirn of a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by thc members of the lodge . The W . M . in making
thc presentation paid a just tribute of praise to the services rendered by Bro . Bennett , and expressed a wish that he might long be spared to meet with thc members of the Arboretum Lodge . Bro . Bennett thanked thc members for their kindness in showing him in so marked a manner their satisfaction with thc services he hael been able to render to the loelge ; he W 3 S conscious of many defects ,
but he had done his best , and he was proud to receive from them this special mark of their favour . 1 le coulel not sit down without taking this opportunity of thanking the brethren for their presence ami assistance during thc past year , and particularly the Past Masters , who had at all times been ready to afford all the help in their power . To thc I . P . M ., Bro . Merry , he was deeply indebted , and he
was glad to say that his officers had done their work to his entire satisfaction . The toast of " Thc Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . Wright , drew from him a very strong appeal to all Masons to do more [ or Masonic charities . He referred with pride to thc noble cffoits already made by thc members of thc Province of Derbyshire and other provinces , but he thought that more
might and ought to be done . He considered it the duty of every Mason to give the charitable institutions of thc Craft his hearty support , and he strongly advised all present to i | ualify themselves for voting at the elections for thc Boys' and Girls' Schools . He referred to thc approaching anniversary , and urged them to send their Stewards with a purse that would be a credit to them . The toast
of " The Newly-initiated Brethren , " Bros . Cooke and Tickelpcnny , having been eluly honoured and responded to , the Tylci ' s toast concluded a very successful meeting . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenreum , Lancaster . Bro . T . Jackson , the W . M ., presided , anil there was a fair
attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , thc minutes ol previous meeting were read anil confirmed . Bro . Rudolph I ' andolfini , of the Lodge of Fortitude , 281 , was admitted a joining member ; Mr . William John Bradshaw was next balloted for , and it proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by thc W . M .
The routine business having been transacted , the usual proclamations were made and responded to , and the lodge was closed in accordance with the ancient custom of the Craft . "WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1 299 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this thriving suburban lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 15 th inst , at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West D- * rby , near Liverpool ,
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where there was a goodly gathering of the fraternity . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Richard Bennett , W . M ., who , after thc confirmation of the minutes , gave place to Bro . W . Jones , P . M ., as Installing Master . Bro W . S . Vines , P . G . Steward , P . M ., having been duly pre . sented and obligated , was installed for the second time as W . M . of the lodge , a compliment which was both
significant and well deserved . The ceremony was well performed by Bro . Jones , to whom was passed a special vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The following were the officers invested : Bros , Richard Bennett , l . P . M . ; Peter Macmuldrow , Prov . G . Pursuivant , P . M ., Treas . ; William Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; John Capell , S . W . ; J . H . Townley , J . W . ; T . G . Fisher
Sec . ; F . B . Bramham , S . D . ; W . S . Bennett , J . D . ; W Hilcs , I . G . ; W . Cotter , S . S . ; Jos . Bramham , jun ., J . S . ; W . Aves , Org . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , amongst Ihose present at the work and refreshment , besides those already named , being the following : Bros . W . Crane , P . M . ; John Sellar , P . M . ; J . Sutcliffe , P . M . ; W . S .
Howarth , J . Holm , W . G . Veale , W . T . Warhurst , N . Thompson , R . Langley , P . M . ; T . B . Griffin , L . Bramwe ' . l , A . E . Kirkpatrick , D . C . Parry , W . M . Booth , H . Hargrcaves , J . P . Capern , J . Taylor , W . Brown , R . W . Crosby , and J . Christian . Thc visitors were Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . VV . Turley , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Chesworth , W . M . 1576 , P . M . 724 ; P . Armstrong , J . D .
724 ; J . Remberton , P . G . S . of W . ; M . Corless , P . M . Jfi ;^ ; f . W . " Baker , P . M . 241 ; T . Berry , W . M . 155 ; W . Woods , W . M . 1620 ; W . Pughe , S . W . 1620 , P . M . 1182 ; C . Petty , 216 ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Evans , W . M . 1570 ; J . B . Roose , 1380 ; T . Mc . Cracken , 1620 ; R . H . Evans , W . M . 292 ; J . Taylor , 897 , and G . Barton , 8 97 . After dessert had been placed on thc table thc usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given by the W . M ., " Thc Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Bennett , I . P . M ., who congratulated the lodge upon electing so experienced and able a Mason as Bro . Vines to thc honourable position of Master of thc lodge . Bro . Vines , in the course of his reply , thanked thc members for the compliment paid him by electing him thc second time W . M . of thc lodge . He assured thc brethren that he would do his utmost to maintain thc
character of the lodge Ly efficient working and punctual attenelancc . Bro . Vines , in proposing the toast of the P . M ' s of the lodge , on behalf of the members prcscnteel Bro . R . Bennett with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel as a mark of appreciation of his able services as Master of thc lodge . Other toasts followed , including " Our Masonic Charities . " In proposing this toast the W . M . alluded to the numerous
claims upon these chanties , and made an urgent appeal to the brethren for support for the same . " The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bro . John Lunt ., P . P . G . D . C ; Bro . J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 , and Bro . Petty , 216 . MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , Eelward-street , on the 2 nd inst . Thc
W . M ., Bro . Capt . Garnett , occupied the chair of K . S ., and there was an average attendance of members . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting wcre read and confirmed , after which the ballut was taken for Mr . John Scholefield , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . The usual proclamations
were then made , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . — The first anniversary of this lodge was celebrated on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown Hotel , Staines . In thc unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . M . Lcvick , the chair was occupied by Bro . F . Keily ,
P . M . 1293 , P . G . Treas . Middx ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , supported by thc following brethren : —Bros . G . P . Gillard as S . W . ; E . Amphlctl , J . W . ; II . Phythian , P . P . G . Sec Middx ., Sec ; T . H . Edmunds , P . G . S ., S . D . ; R . Sindall , as J . D . ; J . G . Dunn , I . G . ; E . Fairlie , Alex . Paterson , H . F . Bing , Alf . S . Paterson , R . G . Jewell , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . C . Levander , P . G . Sec . Middx . ;
John Bingcmann , W . M . 1599 ; H . Gonnc , 1293 ; G . Phythian , S . W . 22 ; and others . After Bro . A . S . Paterson had been eluly raiscel to the Sublime Degree in ancient form , Bro . Wilson , P . M . of thc Etonian Lodge of St . John , No . 209 , Windsor , ascended to thc chair , and with the able assistance of Bro . John Bingcmann , P . M . 33 , and W . M . 1599 , installed Bro . F . Keily as
Worshipful Master , who immediately proceeded to invest his officers for thc ensuing twelve months as follows : —Bros . E . Amphlett , S . W . ; T . H . Edmunds , J . W . ; H . Phythian , Sec . ; J . G . Dunn , S . D . ; G . P . Gillard , J . D . ; II . F . Bing , I . G . ; E . Faille , D . C ; R . Sindall , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler ; all which appointments were thoroughly approved of by the brethren . Bro . Sindall expressed his intention of
representing thc lodge as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and the sum of five guineas was at once voted from the Almoner's fund to be placed on that brother's list . Other routine business having been transacted , thc loelge was closed with solemn prayer and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet under the presidency of thc W . M . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured , that of the W . M . met with the very warmest reception . Bro . II . C . Levander , P . G . Sec , in returning thanks for "The Health of thc Prov . G . Officers , " took the opportunity of congratulating the brethren on the very prosperous state of the lodge at the expiration of its first year , and also remarked that great credit was due to so
young a lodge for sending up a Steward ( for the second time ) to represent it at the Girls' Festival . Bro . John Bingcmann in responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " expressed the great pleasure it had afforded him to be present that day , and hoped to have the privilege of visiting on many future occasions . Bro . Amphlctt , S . W . i replied for " Thc Officers . " Thc Tylers' toast having
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tion of some formal business , Bro . Julius Franks was duly presented and effectively installed W . M . of the Ancient Union , and the following were his investitures and appointments to offices : —Bros . James Winsor , l . P . M . ; Bradshaw Rowson , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M ., D . C . ; John Wharam , S . W . ; Alex . Barton . J . W . ; Chas . Bromley , P . M . Treas . ( re-elected ); John T . Alston , Sec . ; Chas .
, Birch , S . D . ; J . R . Japha , J . D . ; Thos . Matron , I . G . ; Edward Cattrall , S . S . ; W . Gicks , J . S . ; and R . Evans , A . S . About loo brethren subsequently sat down to a banquet in the large dining hall , under thc presidency cf Bro . Julius Franks , the newly chaired W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a felicitous manner . In giving " The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Jas . Winsor ,
l . P . M ., expressed a hope that peace and prosperity might mark his year of office , and that the same courtesy and kindness might be extended by thc brethren to their new Master ' as had been shown during his ( Bro . Winsor ' s ) year of office . The W . M . replied , and said he would endeavour to follow thc excellent examples shown him by his predecessors in that post . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the Installing Master , " and Bro . Serjeant , P . M .,
was called upon to present Bro . James Winsor , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and also with an elegant drawing-room clock for Mrs . Winsor , the former being the result of the brethren ' s subscriptions and thc latter the outcome of money subscribed by both members of the Ancient Union and other lodges . Bro . Winsor suitably replied . Various songs were given during thc evening , Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist , presiding at the
piano . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular munthly assemblage of the members of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst . in the Masonic Rooms , Athenamm . The W . M ., Bro . Richard Taylor , occupied thc chair of K . S ., and there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The jodge was
opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of former meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., gave a lecture on the Second Degree Tracing Board . At the close he was accorded a hearty vote ol thanks , on the motion of Bro . T . Atkinson , l . P . M . Bro . Richard S . Thompson was then
raised to thc Degree of Master Mason by the W . M . with all the formalities of the Craft . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when thc name of a gentleman was submitted as a candidate for initiation . The usual proclamations were made , which elicited lieaity good wishes from thc visiting brethren , and the lodge was subsequently closed in peace , love , and harmony .
FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 . )—There was a goodly gathering of members and visiting brethren at theannual meeting of the above lodge , held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., who took part in the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . L . Earnshaw P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; which ceremony was performed in the , most solemn and impressive manner by Bro . thc Rev . T .
Robinson , M . A ., P . M . of the Invicta Lodge , Ashford , and which elicited thc marked pleasure of the brethren . Previous to this , however , the retiring Master , Bro . S . S . Stallwood , ably initiated Bro . the Rev . A . J . Palmer into the mysteries of the Craft . In thc course of the installation ceremony , the W . M . proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Stallwood , l . P . M . ; R . H .
Pledge , W . M . 1436 , S . W . ; F . H . Field , 1331 and 1436 , J . W . ; Kennctt , Treas . ; Stock , Sec , Place , S . D . ; S , Joseph , J . D . ; F . Klatt , I . G . ; and J . Baker , Tyler . The loelge was then closcel , and thc brethren adjourned to thc Royal Pavilion Hotel , where a recherche banquet was servcel in the very best style of that house , anil to which about 26 of thc brethren sat down . Amongst the visitors
present were Bros , the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A . ( Installing Master ) Prov . S . W ., P . M ., 88 , 709 , 1174 , and 1593 ; G . W . Grccnhill , P . M . 709 ; G . II . Ovcndcn , W . M . 1 25 ; Gosby , P . M . 1436 ; Ashdoivn , P . M . 125 ; VV . Land , P . M . 3 8 7 ; and C . H . Tiffen . On thc removal of the cloth thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts wcre given . Thc Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Eastes , was unfortunately prevented
by severe indisposition from attending on this occasion , but the toast of his health was responded to by Bro . Robinson , as also for " The Past and Present Provincial Officers , " thc rev . brother being Prov . S . W ., the senior officer present . " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Earnshaw , " was then proposed by Bro . Robinson , and ably responelcd to by him . " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
the Rev . T . Robinson , " was the next toast given , which was received with acclamation . This was responded to by the rev . brother , who , in a most eloquent and feeling address , enlarged upon thc beauties of Masonry , especially in the higher degrees , and alluding to the W . M . himself being a Past Provincial Officer , anel other Past Provincial Officers taking subordinate offices in the lodge , exhorted
the younger members to emulation , assuring all , even the P . M . ' s of the Craft present , that if they desired to obtain a perfect , clear , and full view ' of Masonry , and learn what it really meant , they must not be content to remain half way , but perseveringly endeavour to attain to the summit of the hill . " The Visitors " was the next toast given , which was responded to by Bro . Ovenden , W . M . 125 .
" The Past Masters of the Lodge , " " Thc Masonic Chari . ties , " and the Tyler's toast followed , and the brethren re tired about 10 . 30 , after having spent a very pleasant evening , which had been greatly enlivened by a selection of songs , glees , etc ., given by Bros . Plant , Moulding , and Higgins , three mcmbeis of the Canterbury
Cathedral Choir . DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The anniversary and installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when a goodly number of the members wcre in attendance . Thc following brethren were also present : —Bi os . Thos . Cox , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Treasurer ( thc Installing
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Master ); Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Chaplain ; J . Campion , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Horsley , P . P . S . G . W . ; Robson , P . M . 884 , P . P . J . G . D . ; Stocker , 493 ; Wood , 1399 ; A . Grubb , 73 ; T . Horsley , jun ., 233 ; J . Downs , 158 ; J . Ewing , 1391 ; A . Fletcher , P . M . 411 ; W . Gardner , 411 ; H . J . Norris , 411 ; Ward , 47 ; E . Aenew , 2 , 3 ; J . S . Whitham , P . M . 850 ; J .
Simkiss , 7 87 ; Saml . Pipes , P . M . 1085 ; H . J . Foulds , W . M . 253 ; W . L . Bull , 253 ; J . lliffe , 253 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Heathcote , 108 5 ; Orme , 1085 ; and W . Heathcote , W . M . 1085 . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Bennett , P . G . S . of Works , and the ceremony of installing the Senior Warden , Bro . Brown , as W . M . for the ensuing year , was at once proceeded with . He gave thc
customary adherence to the obligations of a Master of a lodge , and all below thc rank of a Master retired . On their return the Installing Master gave the usual addresses , and the appointment of the officers followed , viz .: Bros . T . Merry , S . W . ; XV . Cooper , J . W . ; Burton , Treas . ; Whittaker , Sec ; A . Fraser , S . D . ; G . Cay , J . D . ; W . Vincent , D . C . ; Bower , I . G . ; Bland and King , Stewards ;
and Day , Tyler . Bro . Cox then completed the work of installation , and it will not be out of place to say that it was admirably done , and it was a great treat to the brethren to hear Bro . Cox ' s very impressive rendering of this beautiful ceremony . The new W . M . had evidently a mind to get to work as soon as possible , as he at once proceeded to initiate two gentlemen who had been elected at
the previous meeting , and afterwards received the hearty congratulations of the visiting brethren . The lodge was closed in due form , and an adjournment made to the banqueting hall , where a superb repast was provided by the purveyors , Bros . Wright and Burton , to whom every praise is due for thc manner in which they had carried out the arrangements for the banquet . The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags , banners , & c , and this part of thc business had evidently had the careful attention of Bros . Merry , Humber , Fraser , and Whittaker , who formed a decoration committee . The menu wis a liberal one , the wines good ; and ample justice was done to the good things by about fifty brethren , the long meeting having evidently sharpened their appetites . The chair was taken
by the W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Cox , Pipes , Heathcote , Foulds , Bennett , Burn , Wright , and Iliffe . After thc banquet the usual Masonic toasts were given . The toast list was interspersed with Shakesperian quotations appropriate to the occasion . The toast of " Thc Officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . " " So are they all , all honourable men "—was responded to by Bro . Cox ,
who congratulated the W . M . on his very efficient working , and hoped that he would have a very prosperous year . The toast of " Thc Health of the W . M . " was heartily received , and in responding Bro . Brown intimated his great desire to fill the proud position in which they had placed him to the satisfaction of all ; he hoped that during his year the same kindness would be continued to
him as he had invariably met with at the hands of thc brethren since he joined thc Craft , and when his turn came to vacate that chair he would leave it as unsullied as he had received it . The toast of "Thc I . P . M ., Bro . Bennett , " was made the occasion of thc presentation to hirn of a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by thc members of the lodge . The W . M . in making
thc presentation paid a just tribute of praise to the services rendered by Bro . Bennett , and expressed a wish that he might long be spared to meet with thc members of the Arboretum Lodge . Bro . Bennett thanked thc members for their kindness in showing him in so marked a manner their satisfaction with thc services he hael been able to render to the loelge ; he W 3 S conscious of many defects ,
but he had done his best , and he was proud to receive from them this special mark of their favour . 1 le coulel not sit down without taking this opportunity of thanking the brethren for their presence ami assistance during thc past year , and particularly the Past Masters , who had at all times been ready to afford all the help in their power . To thc I . P . M ., Bro . Merry , he was deeply indebted , and he
was glad to say that his officers had done their work to his entire satisfaction . The toast of " Thc Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . Wright , drew from him a very strong appeal to all Masons to do more [ or Masonic charities . He referred with pride to thc noble cffoits already made by thc members of thc Province of Derbyshire and other provinces , but he thought that more
might and ought to be done . He considered it the duty of every Mason to give the charitable institutions of thc Craft his hearty support , and he strongly advised all present to i | ualify themselves for voting at the elections for thc Boys' and Girls' Schools . He referred to thc approaching anniversary , and urged them to send their Stewards with a purse that would be a credit to them . The toast
of " The Newly-initiated Brethren , " Bros . Cooke and Tickelpcnny , having been eluly honoured and responded to , the Tylci ' s toast concluded a very successful meeting . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenreum , Lancaster . Bro . T . Jackson , the W . M ., presided , anil there was a fair
attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , thc minutes ol previous meeting were read anil confirmed . Bro . Rudolph I ' andolfini , of the Lodge of Fortitude , 281 , was admitted a joining member ; Mr . William John Bradshaw was next balloted for , and it proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by thc W . M .
The routine business having been transacted , the usual proclamations were made and responded to , and the lodge was closed in accordance with the ancient custom of the Craft . "WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1 299 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this thriving suburban lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 15 th inst , at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West D- * rby , near Liverpool ,
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where there was a goodly gathering of the fraternity . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Richard Bennett , W . M ., who , after thc confirmation of the minutes , gave place to Bro . W . Jones , P . M ., as Installing Master . Bro W . S . Vines , P . G . Steward , P . M ., having been duly pre . sented and obligated , was installed for the second time as W . M . of the lodge , a compliment which was both
significant and well deserved . The ceremony was well performed by Bro . Jones , to whom was passed a special vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The following were the officers invested : Bros , Richard Bennett , l . P . M . ; Peter Macmuldrow , Prov . G . Pursuivant , P . M ., Treas . ; William Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; John Capell , S . W . ; J . H . Townley , J . W . ; T . G . Fisher
Sec . ; F . B . Bramham , S . D . ; W . S . Bennett , J . D . ; W Hilcs , I . G . ; W . Cotter , S . S . ; Jos . Bramham , jun ., J . S . ; W . Aves , Org . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , amongst Ihose present at the work and refreshment , besides those already named , being the following : Bros . W . Crane , P . M . ; John Sellar , P . M . ; J . Sutcliffe , P . M . ; W . S .
Howarth , J . Holm , W . G . Veale , W . T . Warhurst , N . Thompson , R . Langley , P . M . ; T . B . Griffin , L . Bramwe ' . l , A . E . Kirkpatrick , D . C . Parry , W . M . Booth , H . Hargrcaves , J . P . Capern , J . Taylor , W . Brown , R . W . Crosby , and J . Christian . Thc visitors were Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . VV . Turley , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Chesworth , W . M . 1576 , P . M . 724 ; P . Armstrong , J . D .
724 ; J . Remberton , P . G . S . of W . ; M . Corless , P . M . Jfi ;^ ; f . W . " Baker , P . M . 241 ; T . Berry , W . M . 155 ; W . Woods , W . M . 1620 ; W . Pughe , S . W . 1620 , P . M . 1182 ; C . Petty , 216 ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Evans , W . M . 1570 ; J . B . Roose , 1380 ; T . Mc . Cracken , 1620 ; R . H . Evans , W . M . 292 ; J . Taylor , 897 , and G . Barton , 8 97 . After dessert had been placed on thc table thc usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given by the W . M ., " Thc Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Bennett , I . P . M ., who congratulated the lodge upon electing so experienced and able a Mason as Bro . Vines to thc honourable position of Master of thc lodge . Bro . Vines , in the course of his reply , thanked thc members for the compliment paid him by electing him thc second time W . M . of thc lodge . He assured thc brethren that he would do his utmost to maintain thc
character of the lodge Ly efficient working and punctual attenelancc . Bro . Vines , in proposing the toast of the P . M ' s of the lodge , on behalf of the members prcscnteel Bro . R . Bennett with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel as a mark of appreciation of his able services as Master of thc lodge . Other toasts followed , including " Our Masonic Charities . " In proposing this toast the W . M . alluded to the numerous
claims upon these chanties , and made an urgent appeal to the brethren for support for the same . " The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bro . John Lunt ., P . P . G . D . C ; Bro . J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 , and Bro . Petty , 216 . MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , Eelward-street , on the 2 nd inst . Thc
W . M ., Bro . Capt . Garnett , occupied the chair of K . S ., and there was an average attendance of members . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting wcre read and confirmed , after which the ballut was taken for Mr . John Scholefield , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . The usual proclamations
were then made , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . — The first anniversary of this lodge was celebrated on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown Hotel , Staines . In thc unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . M . Lcvick , the chair was occupied by Bro . F . Keily ,
P . M . 1293 , P . G . Treas . Middx ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , supported by thc following brethren : —Bros . G . P . Gillard as S . W . ; E . Amphlctl , J . W . ; II . Phythian , P . P . G . Sec Middx ., Sec ; T . H . Edmunds , P . G . S ., S . D . ; R . Sindall , as J . D . ; J . G . Dunn , I . G . ; E . Fairlie , Alex . Paterson , H . F . Bing , Alf . S . Paterson , R . G . Jewell , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . C . Levander , P . G . Sec . Middx . ;
John Bingcmann , W . M . 1599 ; H . Gonnc , 1293 ; G . Phythian , S . W . 22 ; and others . After Bro . A . S . Paterson had been eluly raiscel to the Sublime Degree in ancient form , Bro . Wilson , P . M . of thc Etonian Lodge of St . John , No . 209 , Windsor , ascended to thc chair , and with the able assistance of Bro . John Bingcmann , P . M . 33 , and W . M . 1599 , installed Bro . F . Keily as
Worshipful Master , who immediately proceeded to invest his officers for thc ensuing twelve months as follows : —Bros . E . Amphlett , S . W . ; T . H . Edmunds , J . W . ; H . Phythian , Sec . ; J . G . Dunn , S . D . ; G . P . Gillard , J . D . ; II . F . Bing , I . G . ; E . Faille , D . C ; R . Sindall , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler ; all which appointments were thoroughly approved of by the brethren . Bro . Sindall expressed his intention of
representing thc lodge as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and the sum of five guineas was at once voted from the Almoner's fund to be placed on that brother's list . Other routine business having been transacted , thc loelge was closed with solemn prayer and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet under the presidency of thc W . M . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured , that of the W . M . met with the very warmest reception . Bro . II . C . Levander , P . G . Sec , in returning thanks for "The Health of thc Prov . G . Officers , " took the opportunity of congratulating the brethren on the very prosperous state of the lodge at the expiration of its first year , and also remarked that great credit was due to so
young a lodge for sending up a Steward ( for the second time ) to represent it at the Girls' Festival . Bro . John Bingcmann in responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " expressed the great pleasure it had afforded him to be present that day , and hoped to have the privilege of visiting on many future occasions . Bro . Amphlctt , S . W . i replied for " Thc Officers . " Thc Tylers' toast having