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shaw , S . W . ; W . Donkin , J . W . ; John Whaites , Sec ; J . p Bryan , Asst . Sec . ; Lewis Peake , S . D . ; John Smith , j . D . ; G . Sculthorpe , P . M ., D . C ; Geo . Morgan , P . M ., ; i ' re ' as . ( re-elected ); R . Seddon , I . G . ; Wm . Shakespeare , S . S . ; John Tunstall , J . S . ; and Bro . Cruice was re-elected Tyler . After the business vvas over , the brethren adjourned

to the baiiqueling-hall , where a substantial dinner was served by Bro . Casey ( 1086 . ) The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured ; that of " The Provincial Grand Master antl Officers" was cordially received and acknowledged by Bro . Archer , P . M . 10 S 6 , P . G . S . D . The toast of the evening , that of "The Worshipful Master , " WAS proposed by Bro . Fozzard , P . M ., who said he was

confident everyone would bear him out when he said that their W . M . was worthy of the great trust they had reposed in him . The W . M . thanked thebrethren in feeling terms , and assured them that he would do his utmost to deserve the honour they had conferred on him . " The Installing Master" was proposed by Bro . Willis , P . M . ; and the "P . M ' s . " by the VY . M ., who presented Bro . j . W . M'Wean with a

handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge ; while Bro . Peake presented him with a handsome epergne on behalf of a number of the individual members , accompanying it with some flattering remarks on the present condition of the lodge , and the good feeling which had existed during his year of office . The toast was responded

to by Bros . Fozzard , P . M ., and M'Wean , P . M . "The West Lancashire Educational Institution" was proposed by Bro . R . R . Forshaw , S . VV ., and coupled with it the name of Bro . George Morgan , P . M ., who responded . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after an agreeable reunion .

PLYMOUTH . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1247 ) . —The banquet to the new W . M . of this lodge , W . Bro . George R . Firks , was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Farley Hote ) , Union-street . There was a large attendance of members of the lodge and visiting brethren . W . Bro . Firks presided , and was warmly congratulated at his escape from a recent accident . Among the officers present were W . Bros . R . B . Twose , P . G . Treas . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T . ;

F . A . jThomas , P . P . G . D . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; L . D . Westcott , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; J . B . Gover , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; lohn R . Lord , P . M . and Treas .-, Jas . Rendle , P . M . and Sec . ; J . Keats , J . C . Fly , ar . d R . P . Culley , P . M ' s , 1247 ; A . E . Lean , W . M . 70 j and C Gooper , P . M . and Sec . 105 . Recitations given by Bros . Twose and Bond , wilh a glee party and solo singers from among the brethren , firmed a pleasing after entertainment .

NORTHALLERTON . —Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —There was an attendance of about forty brethren on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , to witness the installation of Bro . Walmsley in the chair of this lodge by Bro . Knowles , P . M . and P . P . S . Deacon of Durham . The officers were appointed as follows : —Bros . H . Rymer , I . P . M . ; Hardy , S . W . ; Palliser , J . W . ; Rev . H . Jones , Chaplain ; Stead , See . ; O . Fcndall , Treas . ;

Whelilon , S . D . ; Staiining , J . D . ; T . Walton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., M . C ; Soothcran , I . G . ; Wilkinson , 'Tyler . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . G . W . Elliot , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , W . M . 8 37 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . 161 r , Prov . G . D . C ; Geo . Anderson , P . M . 1416 ; Faiiburn , P . M . 1337 ; c - Waistcll , P . M . 1337 , and others . A banquet at the Golden Lion Hotel followed the closing of the lodge .

ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1331 ) . — 'The interesting ceremony of the installation of the W . M . of this lodge took place at the Assembly Rooms , High-street , on the Sth inst ., when Bro . John Clisham was installed Master of the lodge , Bro . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . officiating as Installing Master , The ceremony was carried

out in a most impressive manner . After the installation the officers of the lodge were invested by the VV . M ., Bros . Douglas , S . W . ; Bruce , J . W . ; Fairbank , S . D . ; Chesterton . J . D . ; Lewis , Secretary ; Ellis , I G . ; Harris , D . C ; Sarken , 'Tyler . At the conclusion the brethren adjourned to the Wellington Hotel , where a banquet was provided in excellent style by host Wale . The

chair was occupied by the newly-mstalled Master . After the good things had been duly discussed , the following programme of toasts was gone through , " The Queen and the " Craft , " by the W . M . ; " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England . " Bro . Eve , P . M ., then proposed " The P . G . Master of I Iampshire , " and spoke in the

highest terms uf the P . G . M ., and the great interest that was taken by Mm in Masonry . Whenever there vvas a good work to be performed he was always present to take his share ; and the general opinion of the brethren in this province was that they had got a P . G . Master second to none . The brethren separated about 10 o ' clock , after spending a most enjoyable e veiling .

PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge No . ( 1336 ) . —Lieut .-Col . A . H . King , Asst . Qr .-Master General of the Royal Artillery , Past Master 1207 , and P . G . S . VV . for the Province of Kent , honoured the above lotlge , held at Bro . Gavbett ' s , the Sir Robeet Peel , on Friday , the loth inst ., wilh a visit , and was evidently pleased , not only with the ncepfion he had at the hands of the brethren , but

with the good working and unanimity that is so patent a < ' «¦« qua mm in this lodge with all who either aspire to position or membership . Bro . Picken , the W . M ., was assisted by the following officers : —Bros , the Rev . C . A . Solbc ' , -Chap . ; H . Shaw , S . W . ; D . Dccvcs , J . W . ; W .

Murphy , Treas . ; G . Kennedy , Sec ; II . Welding , S . D . ; 11 . I lardy , Org . ; T . Hollyman , I . G . ; C Buckland , D . C ; and J . Lackland , Tyltr . 'The following Past Masters of , and belonging lu the ledge were prtscnt : —Bro . G . Spinks I . P . M . : VV . Weston , C . Coupland P . M . of No . 913 , and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , 913 ; W . D . Hayes , W . M .

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913 . Among the visitors were Bros . E . Solbe ' , 501 ; H . De Grey , 706 ; G . Bryans , 1205 ; W . B . Cook , 700 ; C . J . Clapham , 913 ; T . HOsgood , 13 ; A . Woodley , W . M . 700 ; A . Hiscock . 13 ; W . Btaver , of the Sydney Lodge ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason . ) The lodge having been opened in due form , our distinguished Bro . Col . King was conducted into the lodge by the Past Masters , and was

received with the " honours of fire" and took his place upon the right ' of the chair . Bro . Anderson , and Bro . Solbd , of No . 501 , a lodge in China , were then passed to the Second Degree in splendid style . The W . M . then said , as Bro . Brooks , their J . D ., had left the garrison , he should invest Bro . Holleyman in his stead , and Bro .

Holleyman was accordingly so honoured . Bro . Buckland was made I . G ., and Bro . Anderson Steward . It was then announced that Bro . Weston had represented the case of Widow Benn at the Board of Benevolence , and had obtained for her a sum of twenty-five guineas . The lodge was then closed .

PLYMOUTH . —Lodge of Prudence ( No . 1550 ) . —The members of the above lodge held their usual meeting at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , Princess-place . W . Bro . J . G . Kervern , W . M ., presided , and after the customary business adjourned to Chubb ' s Motel for their usual banquet . Thirty-seven were present , and amongst the visitors were several distinguished brethren from this

and the neighbouring province of Cornwall . The usual toasts , which were duly honoured , were interpersed with songs and glees , admirably rendered by Bros . T . Goodall , Jarvis , Congdon , J . Rendle , Burden , and Dymond . The lodge is in a prosperous condition , numerically and financially , and for the short time it has been in existence has given a large amount to the Masonic and other charities .

LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The members of this lodgeof ancient Freemasons held their regular meeting on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., having been summoned to meet at 9 o ' clock , a . m ., and at 7 . 30 . p . m . At 9 a . m ., there were present Bros . R . Wolfen ' dcn , W . M . ; Jas . Ellershaw , S . W . ; W . Parker , I . W . ; John Bele , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ;

H . Hartley ; S . D . ; R . Cleminson , J . D . ; Jos . D . Bele , I . G . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; F . G . Dale , I . P . M . ; and a number of brethren . The lodge having been opened & c Bro . Robert Dobson Eves , ( Schoolmaster at the Grammcr School , York ) , was raised to the degree of M . M . by Bro F . G . Dale , I . P . M . The lodge was closed to the First Degree and adjourned to 7 . 30 . p . m ., At the appointed

hour the lodge was resumed in the First Degree , the minutes , address of condolence to the Queen , & c , were read and confirmed , the above officers being present and a very good muster of the "brethren . The W . M . Bro . Wolfenden , initiated one and passed another brother . The letter of reply to the address of condolence tn the Queen was read , all the brethren standing . Bro . F . G . Dale ,

I . P . M ., was appointed Steward from this lodge to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and widows of Freemasons , and a sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds to the Institution ( this is the fouith dononation of that sum from this lodge ) . It was also resolved on the motion of Bro . J . Acton , P . M . seconded by Bro . J . Bele , P . M ., that a donation of five guineas be

given from the lodge funde to the widow of our late Bro . John Proctor , deceased . The buisness of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed , the choir and brethren singing the closing hymn , Bro . R . Woods presiding at the organ . YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A meet ing of this lodge was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., The

W . M . J . S . Cumberland presiding and initiating a candidate . A sum of money was voted by the lodge for the purpose of presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . T . B . Whytehead , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge since its formation in 18 7 6 . A list for tbe next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was opened anil a

handsome sum was subscribed , Bro . A . T . B . Turner , Asst . M . C , announcing his intention of acting as second Steward for the lodge at that festival in conjunction with Bro . T . Cooper , P . M . The muster of brethren was very large and amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Manly , W . M . ; L . Murphy , S . W . ; and several other officers and members of St . Patrick ' s ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) Lodge .

INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this loilge of instruction was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . There were present Bros . J . G . Carter , "W . M . ; J . Frost , S . W . ;

F . Reed , J . W . ; C . Digby , S . D . ; A . Mason , W . J . Huntley , J . Sanders , P . V . Denham , and A . S . Denham , Sec Bro . A . Mason went through the ceremony of initiation , and Bro . Huntley was raised to the 'Third Degree . Bro . Frost was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . — 'The quarterly convocation uf this chapter was held on 'Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . The following members were present : —M . E . Comps . W . Sandvvith , P . Z . as Z ., in the absence through severe illness of Dr . Henry , M . E . Z . ; W . F . Lamonby , H . ( Freemason ) ; E . Tyson , J . ;

J . Barr , P . Z . ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . Z . Comps . J . Rothey , S . E . ; T . Dixon , S . N . ; T . Atkinson , P . S . ; J . T . Ray , ist A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor ; J . S . Braithwaite , J . Smith , F . Hodgson , W . Holloway , J . Casson , J . W . Miles , G . S .-arrow , W . Armstrong , W . F . Hunter , J . D . Thompson , J . R . Smith , J . Mill , W . Bell , J . J . Coverdale , G . Dalrymple , Rowland Baxter , and C . W . Hodgson . The visitors were Ex .

Royal Arch.

Comps . W . Court , Z . 310 ; H . Bewes , P . Z . 327 ; J . Gardiner , Z , 327 . J . Banning , P . Z . 310 and 823 . Comps . W . Blayloclc , ' G . F . Webster , and J . Henderson , ^ to . The chapter was opened shortly after twelve o ' clock , when the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . Geo . Dalrymple , Nithsdale Chapter , No . 32 , Thornhill , Scotland , was then balloted for as an affiliating companion , and he was unanimously accepted .

Two candidates for exaltation were next balloted for , viz ., Bros . Charles Henry Hodgson , Lodge 119 , Whitehaven , and Rowland Baxter , Lodge 1267 , Egremont , and they were unanimously accepted , being subsequently duly ex altcd to the Sublime Degree . The sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the chapter in aid of the widow and nine children of a deceased companion ; and after hearty good wishes from the visiting companions ,-the chapter was solemnly closed .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . —This chapter held its bi-monthly meeting on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . A large gathering of companions assembled at 5 . 30 ., and the chapter was opened by Comp . E . Clay , Z . After the minutes had been ratified , and other business transacted , Bro . Jno . Walton was exalted to the Supreme Degree of

Royal Arch Mason by the M . E . Z . Some delay was occasioned by the non-arrival of the companion who had undertaken to perform the installation ceremony , which duty , at a moment's notice , devolved upon Comp . J . H Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . G . D . of C , who installed Comp . Mestaycr , as Z ., and Comp . Humphries , as H . A letter was read from Comp . the Rev . S . Y . R . Bradshaw , J . elect , stating that

he had been called away to attend upon a near relative who was seriously ill . The following officers were invested by Comp . Sillitoe , viz .: —Comps . Dawson , S . E . ; N . Dumville , S . N . ; J . Roberts , P . S . ; A . B . Whittaker , ist A . S . ; Davis , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; and J . Sly , Janitor . After the close of the chapter , the companions spent a pleasant and convivial evening .

GOSPORT . —Gosport Chapter ( No . 903 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter for the installation of Principals was held on the 7 th inst . The Principals installed were Comps . G . F . Lancaster , Z . ; E . S . Main , P . Z ., H . ; and C B . Whitcomb , J . Comp . Main , P . Z ., was the Installing Principal , and the duties were performed in that correct and able manner for which he is so justly celebrated in the district . He had to perform the

somewhat rare and singular duty of obligating himself as a Principal . The other officers were Comps . N . Page , S . E . ; F . Powell , S . N . ; J . W . Stroud , Treas . ; V . Brown , P . S . ; R . W . Mitchell , and R . W . Downing , A . S . ; and I . Batchelor , Organist . The companions dined together at the close of the meeting , and the following were present as visitors : —G . A . Green , M . E . Z . 309 ; A . Biddcll , M . E . Z . 342 ; S . R . Ellis , P . Z . 342 ; and other companions .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 . )—A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern . The brethren present were the Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M ., G . M . C . and J . W . acting Woishipful Master ; Charles Horsley , P . M . as I . P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . G . M . S . W ., P . M . ; George Newman , S . W . ; Thos . Cubitt , P . M ., P . G . M . D . C . asJ . W . ; P . L . Simmonds , P . M .,

as M . O . ; William Stephens , S . O . ; Dr . W . Whiteway Wilkinson , J . O . ; Edw . L . Shepherd , Registrar , E . H . Thiellay , I . P . M ., Secretary ; Captain Reginald W . Williams , J . D . ; Herbert Santer , I . G . ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; John Bathie Lambe , Henry F . Frost . Through indisposition the W . M ., Bro . Dubois , was unable to be present , and the Rev . Bro . Holden took the chair . The lodge was opened

in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Henry Frederick Frost , of The Great City Lodge , 1426 , which proved unanimous in his favour , and he was forthwith advanced to the Degree of Mark Master . The ceremony was performed in such a masterly manner , that , only those who have before witnesssd the almost matchless rendering of the ritual by our gifted Rev . Bro . can fully

realise . It augurs a very meritorious future for St . Mark ' s No . r , embodied as it is with the " fine fleur " of the working element ( one o £ the officers regularly travelling a distance of 120 miles to do his duty ) . Letters of apology were read from absent members . Three candidates were announced for advancement at the next meeting . 'There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Tlie brethren dined together at the Freemason's Tavern .

HALIFAX . — Fearnloy Lodge ( No . 58 ) . —On Wednesday , the Sth inst ., the installation festival in connection with this lodge of Mark Master Masons took place at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . C T . Rhodes , Prov . G . S . B ., & c , was duly installed as W . M , by Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M . 58 , and P . Prov . G . W ., & c . There was a good attendance of brethren , amongst whom were R . W .

Bro . Thos . Perkinton , P . Prov . G . M . West Yorks ; W . Bro . Wm . Cooke , P . G . S . O . and Prov . G . Sec , Sec . ; Bros . G . Noinianlun , Prov . G . Treas . ; A . Roberts , Prov . G . J . W ., and other distinguished brethren . A letter of apology was read from Bro . Capt . John Wordsworth , R . W . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , and Bro . J . Barker , Prov . G . J . D . Bro . C . T . Rhodes invested the following brethren as his officers for

the ensuing vear : —Bros . W . H . Waghorn , S . W . ; R . Jessop , J . W . ' ; W . Milligan , M . O . ; T . Pearson , S . O . j C Eastwood , J . O . ; G . Normanton , Prov . G . Treas ., as 'Treas . ; John Leach , Reg . ; W . Cooke , Prov . G . Sec , as Sec ; J . Ilanney , S . D . ; G . 'H . Raiicliffr , f . D . ; J . G . See , Dir . cf Cer . ; Geo . Taylor , Org . ; J . C . Crocker , I . G . ; J . Greenwood , P . M .. Tyler ; M . L . Holdsworth and 'Thos . Whittaker , P . Prov , G . Org ., & c , Stwds .