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SHEFFIELD . — Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 296 . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the I 2 thinst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield , Bro . C . M . Flocton , the W . M . for the ensuing year presiding . There was a goodly number of visitors and members present . The . installation ceremony being

concluded , the W . M . appointed his officers , as follows : — Bros . F . B . Edwards , S . W . ; J . F . Moss , J . W . ; H . W . Maleham , Sec ; H . W . Pawson , S . D . ; Burrell , J . D . ; Fletcher , I . G . ; Suckley , Organist ; Hessey , Tyler ; Ward , Steward ; Arnison , Charity-Steward ; Garnett , Almoner . Bro . Ensor Drury was the Installing Master . An excellent banquet followed .

HAWORTH , W . YORKS . —Lodge of Three Graces , Nee 408 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst , at the private Masonic lodge rooms , Haworth . The following of the lodge were present : —Bros . J . Preston , W . M . ; J . Laidler , S . W . ; E . Pawson , J . W . ; W . Hemmingway , S . D . ; Clough , J . D . ; and the other officers . There were also present Bros . J .

Brown , Whitham , W . Brown , W . Wood , Chamock , E . Taylor , and Booth , P . M . ' s ; and other members . The visitors were Bros . Isaac Bcoth , P . M . 61 , P . Prov . G . S . ofW . ; Summerscales , W . M . 265 ; Emmot , P . M . 265 ; Rev . —Room , and several other brethren of that lodge . There were also Bros . C . J . Walshaw and E . Walshaw , P . M . ' s 448 ; and a large number of brethren from that

lodge . The ceremony of installing Bro . Wm . Jas . Laidler , S . W . and W . M .-elect , took place at half-past three o ' clock , and was most impressively performed by Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; after ¦ which Bro . Laidler , the newly-installed W . M ., appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing twelve months , who were as follows : Bros . Jas . Preston , I . P . M . ; E .

Pawson , S . W . ; W . Hemmingway , J . W . ; W . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; W . Wood , Treas . ; Clough , S . D . ; Leach , J . D . ; Whitham , I . G . ; J . Brown , Tyler . The other offices of the lodge were also duly filled up . After two candidates for initiation , and a joining brother had been proposed and other business transacted , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Black

Bull Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served up in capital style , and at which about forty brethren sat down . The chair was occupied by the newly-installed W . M . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been appropriately given by the W . M ., and received by the brethren with true loyal and Masonic enthusiasm , he next proposed "The health of M . W . G . M ., Earl de Grey and

Ripon , K . G ., together with all the Officers of Grand Lodge Past and Present . " The W . M . remarked that although his lordship had only recently been elevated to to the high office of Grand Master , yet from his long experience , and the zeal and ability which he had always displayed in all Masonic matters with whieh he had been and is now connected , there could be no doubt that a very

judicious selection had been made when his lordship was chosen to fill the dignified position of ruler over the Craft . ( The toast was warmly received and duly honoured . )—The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Uentley Shaw , and the rest of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Past and Present , " which was responded to by

Bro . Booth , of Keighley , in some well-chosen remarks . — Bro . E . Taylor , P . M ., then proposed the toast of the evening , " The Health of Bro . Laidler , the newlyinstalled W . M ., " which was received with great applause . Bro . Taylor spoke of the Masonic and other qualifications of Bro . Laidler in the highest terms , and congratulated the Lodge of Three Graces in having elected him as their

chief for the ensuing year . ( The toast was drank with Masonic honours . )—Bro . Laidler , on rising to respond , was received with the greatest enthusiasm , after thanking the brethren in feeling the brethren in feeling terms , he said that ever since he had joined the Lodge of Three Graces he had taken the greatest interest in its welfare , snd since they had now been pleased to confer him

upon the honour of electing him as their W . M ., that interest would , if possible , be increased . It would ever be his study both in the lod ge and out of it to uphold the dignity aud preserve the harmony of the Lodge of Three Graces , of which he was proud to be a member . —The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing Officer , Bro . Isaac Booth , P . Prov . G . S . of W .. " and

pan ? a high compliment to Bro . Booth as an eminent and zealous Mason , an able professional man , and a thorough gentleman . ( The toast was warmly received , and drank with honours . ) - Bro . Booth was unavoidably absent owieg to an important engagement , but his brother from Keighley responded in an appropriate speech . —The Officers was next proposed by Bro . Charnonk , P . M ., and responded to in well-chosen remarks by Bros . Pawson

ana nemtningway , Grand J . Wardens . —The "Visiting Brethren was next proposed and eloquently responded to by Bro . Summerscales , W . M . ; Emmot , P . M . ; Rev . Room , 265 , Keighley ; C J . Walshaw , P . M . ; E . Walsh , l . M . j and a brother of 448 , Halifax . —The toast "Speedy relief to all Poor and Distressed Masons" brought a most agreeable evening ' s entertainment to a close . The enjoyment during the evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Merrick . Summerscales . Kr . hnfiel . l .

» M Davis . The well-rendered recitations of Bros . Room and E . Walshaw were also most plc-ashi" The masterly manner in which Bro . Hemmingway presided at the pianoforte was also a theme for admiration Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mrs . Sugden for the exeellent banquet which she had provided . and the faultless manner in which it was put upon the table

CHESHIRE . — Combermere Lodge , No . 605 . —This lodge held its regular monthl y meeting at ISro . Stokes ' , beacombe Hotel , on Thursday evening , icih inst The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . T . K . Shaw , and the officers and numerous visitors were in attendance . j . u fie - Was ° l , enc < 1 '" < lue form •¦""• solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed .

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A ballot was then taken for Mr . William Gregory , which proving unanimous , and the candidate being in attendance , he was initiated in the first degree . The W . M . then proposed that Bro . Ward , of the Warren Lodge , should be elected as an honourable member in .

consideration of his undertaking the duties of Organist , which was seconded by Bro . Horbury , and he was elected unanimously . The election of the W . Master was then proceeded with , and the S . W ., Bro . J . Sillitoe , was unanimously elected to fill the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The respected Treasurer , Bro . Walter Theobald , was re-elected by the unanimous consent of the lodge ,

having held that important office for several years . Nothing further being proposed for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form and harmony , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual congratulatory toasts were given and responded to , after which the brethren separated at an early hour . SCARBOROUGH . — Denison Lodge , No . 1248 . —This

lodge held its regular meeting in the lodge-room , Grand Hotel , on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when the following were present : Bros . S . H . Armitage , M . D ., W . M . ; J . Groves , S . W . ; J . Donner , J . W . ; J . Kitchen , Treas . ; J . E . Green , Hon . Sec . ; H . W . Garnett , S . D . ; A . Fricour , J . D . ; R . Sloman , Mus . Dir ., Org . ; H . C . Martin , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Verity , Tyler ; W . F . Rooke ,

P . M ., P . P . G . I . W ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborough ; J . \ V . Woodall , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; and a goodly number of members . The lodge was opened at eight o ' clock , when the minutes were read and confirmed . Mr . Campbell was balloted for , elected unanimously , and initiated by the W . M . in a very

impressive manner . Bro . W . G . Knight passed an examination in the first degree and retired , when the lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Knight was re-admitted and passed to the second degree by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., & c . The lodge was then worked down to the first degree and closed with solemn prayer , after which the brethren spent an hour at the refreshment-board .

BRIGG , LINCOLNSHIRE . —Ancholme Lodge , No . 12 S 2 . —The excellent Master of the above lodge ( Bro . V . II . Carey Elwes ) received a most substantial earnest of the esteem in which he is held by the members of the lodge at Brigg by a banquet given in his honour on Saturday last . The brethren present were : V . H . C . Elwes , W . M ., P . S . G . W . Lincolnshire ; G . Nelson , S . W . ; D .

M . Robbs , J . W . ; H . H . Cave , Treas . ; Thomas Fryer , Sec . ; Thomas Marris , S . D . ; Thomas Learey , J . D . ; J . B . Kirkham , I . G . ; Dr . Patterson , W . R . Gibbons , W . Swallow , W . Frankish , Henry Ashton , J . B . Swallow , J . Sherwood , J . R . Budding , W . Pygott , W . A . Field , W . Hessletine , J . F . Waite ( P . M . 712 ) , W . Kirk ( Gainsborough Lodge , Gainsborough ) , aud I .

Cawkwell , Tyler . Bro . Kirkham , of the Angel Hotel , provided a dinner fit to " set before a king , " and with true English zest and appetite the good things provided disappeared like magic . Bro . G . Nelson , W . M .-elect , presided , on the right of whom sat the guest of the evening , Bro . Captain Elwes . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the chairman and duly

acknowledged , that of "The P . G . M ., the Duke of St . Albans , and his Deputy , Major Smyth , " receiving special honour . On Bro . Nelson rising to propose the toast of the evening , there was quite an ovation , the name of Bro . Elwes being received with loud cheers , and on his rising to respond the applause was loud and long-continued . —Bro . Elwes congratulated the lodge upon the great

success lhat had been achieved during the first year of its existence , and expressed an ardent wish that continued prosperity might attend it . With respect to the compliment which had been paid to himself , he was unable to express the extreme pleasure it had afforded him . The delicate manner in which it had , in the first instance , been suggested , and the gratifying way in which

it had been carried out , called forth his wannest gratitude . What he had done for the Ancholme Lodge was indeed a labour of love , and his warmest affection would always be manifested towards the lodge of his adoption . Tlie esteemed W . M . strongly urged the cause of the Masonic charities , and expressed his great delight that the brethren of the Ancholme had attained a high position ( considering

the short time the lodge had been established ) in those most excellent Masonic and Christian virtues , brotherly love , relief and truth . —Bro . Waite , after observing that he had had the pleasure of initiating sixteen members into the Ancholme Lodge , congratulated the W . Master on the successful year which was then drawing to a close , and expressed a hope that increasing prosperity might

attend the lodge . — "The Health of the Earl of Gainsborough " was proposed . Bro . Nelson , of the Lincolnshire Light Horse Volunteers ( of which the Earl is Captain ) , responded . " Success to the I . indsey and Gainsborough Lodges " was warmly received by the brethren , and after Bro . Dudding had , in the toast of "The Ladies , " proved that " No mortal can more the ladies adore

1 han a rrec and an Accepted Mason , the Tyler gave the parting toast , "All poor and distressed Masons , " & c , and thus ended one of lhe most agreeable and fraternal meetings ever held in the little town on the banks of the river Ancholme .

MARKET IlARHORouc . it . — . SV . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 1330 . —A regular monthly meeting of this highly-flourishing young lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans Hotel , on Friday sc ' nuight . A telegram was received from the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , R . W . Prov . G . M ., expressing his regret for his unavoidable absence , and

announcing that Bro . Toller , P . M . 523 ami Prov . G . Sec , would kindly fill his place . Bro , Waite , P . M ., and Treas ., was also absent owing to severe indisposition . The brethren present were : Sir II . St . J . Halford , Bart ., S . W . ; Rev . J . F . Halford , J . W . ; Marris , P . M ., Sec . ; Kemp , S . D . ; Douglass , Macaulay ( M . R . C . S . ) , Dr .

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Grant , Freestone , Martin , Fuller , Whitehead , Lawrence , Symington , Newton , Platford ; and Clarke and Bembridge , Tylers . Visitors : Bros . Toller , P . M . 523 and P . G . Sec ; Buzzard , W . M . 523 ; Crow , J . W . 279 and P . G . O . ; Fentiman , No . 607 ; and Harrison , No . 712 . A ballot was taken for the Rev . Francis Morgan Beaumont , M . A ., Vicar of Farndon , who was duly elected , but was

prevented attending on this occasion for initiation . Two candidates ( Bros . Newton and Platford ) were passed , and four out of twelve candidates were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . These were Bros . Douglass , Macaulay , Freestone , and Martin . The ceremonies were performed by Bro . Toller in that thoroughly efficient and

impressive manner for which he is so well known in the province ; and their effect was greatly increased by the addition of the musical service , conducted by Bro . Crow , P . G . O ., on the harmonium , Bro . Joseph James Harrison , of the Lindsay Lodge , No . 712 , having been proposed as a joining member , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

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METROPOLITAN . - Pythagorean Chapter , No . 79 . —The regular meeting of this prosperous and well-established chapter was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Thursday , 15 th instant . There were present : Comps . J . ' II . H . Doughney , M . E . Z . ; R . Boncey , H . ; W . W . Smith , J . ; T Perridge , S . E . ; J . Griffin , S . N . ; J . R . Nash , P . S . ; R .

Trill , 1 st A . S . ; E . J . B . Bumstead , 2 nd A . S . ; j . W . Halsey , P . Z . ; R . Waterhouse , C . Young , \ V . Myatt , H . Roberts , and C . M . Munyard . Visitor : Bro . D . Rose , No . 73 . The convocation was opened by the Principals , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . A ballot for Bro . T . J . H . Wilkins ( 73 and 79 ) was unanimous in his favour , and

being in attendance , he was duly exalted . The ceremony was , as is usual here , most beautifully rendered , all the officers being most proficient in their duties . Bro . George Keene Lemann , J . D . S 90 , was proposed by Comp . W . W . Smith , J ., and seconded by Comp . J . R . Nash , P . S ., as a candidate for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter . Apologies were received from the absent

candidates for exaltation , who , in consequence of the inclemency of the weather , expressed their regret for not being in attendance . All business being ended , the chapter was closed , and banquet and dessert followed , when the usual toasts were given and received . Songs and recitations were given , and the usual happy evening was spent . Andrew Cliaptei , No . S 34 . —This new chapter met on

Thursday week , at Hammersmith , for the first timesinceits consecration , all its members , with one exception , being present . Three brethren were exalted lo the R . A . Degree by Comp . Lines , the new M . E . Z ., in a most admirable manner , ably assisted by his officers , amongst whom may be particularly mentioned Comp . Read , as P . S . It is not often that a new lodge or chapter is able to perform

all its work ; but the manner in which the ceremony was performed on this occasion proved how much may be accomplished by industry and perseverance . It was proposed by Comp . Worthington and carried , to establish a P . P . jewel to be awarded to those Past Principals who may discharge the duties of the chair . After some further propositions , the chapter adjourned .

PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter , No . 200 . — This chapter held its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when the following were present : Comps , T . F . Spurr P Z P . PG . S ., as Z . ; II . A . Williamson , P . P . G . P . S . H ' S . H . Armitage , Z . 124 S , as J . ; W . F . RookePZ

, ... P . G . J ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborou-h J . C Brown , E . ; II . C . Martin , N . ; J . A . Chapman , Treas . ; D . Fletcher , P . S . ; II . Grover , Ist A . S . ; R . II . Peacock , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Verity , Janitor ; Green , Groves , and the Hon . Percy Stanhope . The chapter was opened at 8 p . m ., and the minutes were read and confirmed Comp . the Hon . Percy Stanhope was balloted for and

elected unanimousl y as a joining member . Their bein " no further business before the chapter , the exaltation of a candidate was worked in a very correct manner , after which the chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren spent a pleasant hour at the refreshment board . LiviiRi'ooi .. — Chapter of Liverpool , A o . 292 . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held at The

lemple , 22 , Hope-street , on the evening of Monday , the 5 th inst ., under the presidency of Comp . the M . E . Z . Dr . J . Mercer Johnson , supported by Comps . R . Wylie , P . Z as II . ; James M'Keenc , P . Z . 216 , as J . ; Thos . Wylie ! P . Z ., acting as P . Soj . ; Laidlaw , P . Z ,, as S . N . ; and Hurt wick , S . E . The chapter being duly opened and the companions admitted , the minutes of the previous meeting

were read and confirmed . A ballot was afterwards taken for Bro . William Hughes , of Lodge 292 , and he was declared duly elected , and being then present , his exaltation was proceeded with by the M . E . Z . Owing to the lateness of the hour—caused b y the unavoidable absence of some of the companions at a meeting in another part of the townthe

— mystic lecture alone , by Comp . Thomas Wylie , was given , the remainder being postponed till next meeting . Nothing more in the shape of work or discussion appearing , the chapter was closed in due and solemn form , nnd the companions adjourned lo the committee-room for refreshment . Visitors present : Comps M'Keenc , P . Z . 216 , and Shortis , 1094 .

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