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animate all Alasons to try as far as possible to promote the welfare of the Craft . I come herein response to an invitation , and I hope my address may prove useful and acceptable to you . There are different ways in which Freemasonry may be treated , lt may be treated historically , from an archaeological aspect , from a ritualistic , from a mystic aspect , and in many other ways . There are , and must be , in any system which has existed so long as Freemasonry , a great

Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth ; and to promote the success and prosperity of our noble Order in general and the old Athole Lodge in particular . Brethren , I thank you . The other toasts included "'The Initiates" proposed by Bro . Heron , D . P . G . AL , and responded toby Bro . Davie ; " The other Insular Lodges and Visitimr Brethren , " proposed by Bro . IL Brearley , P . AL , P . S . G . D ., and responded to by Bro . H . McGealtin , Royal Victoria , 101 3 j W .

Broughton , J . VV ., St . Trinian's , 2050 ; P . A . Ridley , Sec . Elian Vannin , 2049 j W . J . Brown , J . VV . j and R . Swinnerton , P . AL , Tynwold , 1242 . "The Past Masters of the Athole Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Corran , S . W ., and responded to by Bros . Johnson , P . AL , and Webb , P . AL , and Heron , P . M . "The Ladies" proposed by Bro . Rothwell , J . ., and responded to by Bros . T . E . Radcliffe , and J . A . Brown , f ' . S . G . W ., P . AL , " The Officers

of the Athole Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Webb , P . M ., and responded to by liro . Jones , S . D . " The memory of our departed Bro . Holden , P . M ., " proposed V > y Bro . Nesbitt , I . P . M ., and which was drunk in solemn silence . " The Hostess , " proposed by Bro . C . F . Johnson , P . G ., Sw . Br ., P . AL , and responded to by Bro . J . S . Morrison , W . M ., Tynwald , 1242 , and the Tylers ' toast , ably rendered by Bro . Nesbitt , I . P . M . Attersinging "Auld Lang Syne "

the brethren departed , after spending a most enjoyable as well as instructive evening . The Past Master ' s jewel presented to Bro . Nesbitt , I . P . AL , is of guaranteed solid iS carat gold , and is surmounted by the crest , arms , and motto " Furth Fortune and Fill the Fetters" of the Duke of Athole , and is most richly chased , and enamelled in correct heraldic colours , the workmanship and desigh being exquisite , the jewel is

suspended from a five-pointed gold star in the centre of which is placed a beautiful brilliant . The inscription upon the jewel is as follows : Presented by the members of the Athole Lodge , 1004 , to Bro . Thomas H . Nesbitt , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , as a token of esteem and as a mark of their appreciation of his valuable services to the Craft , and of the Masonic proficiency and ability displayed by him during his tenure of the office of VV . M ., Douglas , Isle of Alan ,

Sth December , 1 SS 6 . ¦ MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . — The installation meeting and Festival of St . John was held on Friday , the 17 th inst . Thelodge was opened in the presence of Bros . T . B . Fairclough , W . AL ; J . H . Simpson , S . VV ., W . AL elect ; VV . Bailey , J . W . ; F . H . Hare , Sec ; VV . Wilson , S . D . ; J . Womack , J . D . ; F . J . Crowther , I . G . j W . Booth , Tyler ; John " Crowther ,

P . M . ; | ohn Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., D . C ; John Walmsley , P . AL ; J . Walmsley . P . AL ; T . Long , P . AL , Treas . ; J . Barker , P . M . ; R . Lester , P . M . ; ' 1 * . W . Sproulle and J . Hilton , Stewards ; S . VV . Anderson , AL Deadman , T . Greenwood , and VV . Beaumont . Visitors : Bros . A . Alacaulay , P . M . 25 S ; J . H . Simpson , W . M . 44 S ; John Booth , P . M . 25 S , P . P . 'j . G . W . ; John Stott , P . M . 25 S ; G . Illingworth , 2- ; S

Child , 25 S ; R . Williamson , P . M . 521 , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . E . Smithies , W . AL ; T . Rhodes , and VV . H . VVilson , cf 1231 ; H . Blackburn , P . M . S 27 ; H . Harrison , P . M . 264 ; F . Fearnsides , 974 , P . P . G . Organist Suffolk ; and others . Bro . W . Beaumont was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., after which Bros . Stott and Crowther , P . M . ' s , presented the W . AL elect for installation , the first part of

this ceremony being taken by the W . AL , Bro . Fairclough . After the brethren below the rank of P . M . 's had retired . Bro . John Barker took the chair , and duly installed Bro . Simpson into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , On the brethren being re-admitted , the W . AL was duly saluted and proclaimed . The working tools in the Third Degree were given by Bro . Long , P . AL ; in the Second Degree by Bro . John Barker , P . M . ; and in the First

Degree by Bro . T . B . Fairclough , I . P . AL The W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . W . Bailey , S VV .: F . H . Hare , J . VV . j T . Long , P . M ., Treasurer ; VV . Wilson , Secretary ; J . Womack , S . D . ; F . J . Crowther , J . D . ; T . VV . Sproulle , I . G . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; VV . Deadman , lOrg . ; J . Hilton and W . Beaumont , Stewards ; and VV . Booth , Tyler . Bro . John Barker gave the addresses to the W . AL and brethren , and Bro . Stott that to the Wardens .

Bro . John Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV ., ivas elected member of thc Charity Committee . After hearty congratulations from the visitors , tbe lodge was duly closer ! , and the brethren adjourned to the Black Bull Hotel , where a banquet had been prepared for them by Bro . and Mrs . Beaumont , to which full justice was done , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed ; and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy and successful meeting to a close .

CANTERBURY . —Royal Military Lodge ( No , 1449 ) . —The regular meeting ot this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple on Alonday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Cockersell , W . AL ; T . H . Blamieis , LP . M . ; A . Develin , S . VV . ; E . G . Tomlings , J . VV . j W , Carter , P . AL , Secretary j H . AL Alaugham , VV . M . 1915 , Chap . ; Quarter-AIaster J . Pepper , S . D . ; A . Abbs , J . D . ; R . Simms , D . C , acting as I . G . j Lieut . P . F .

Brine , D . C . ; S . J . AlcClintock and D . Hall , Stwds ., R . Blake , P . AL , Tyler ; E . Beer , P . P . J . G . D . ; VV . Allen , W . Claydon , R . Geddes , G . Pope , T . Wordley , J . Stewart , J . Passmore , J . Naylor , F . Clarke , j . Clements , H . Herbert , T . Leach , J . Harvie , and J . Simpson . The visitors were Bros . Capt . Alontagu , 31 , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset ; R . Pitcher , 972 , P . P . G . D . C * . Kent ; T . Rossiter , P . M . 972 j S . Newman , W . M . 972 ; li . VVhite , 31 ; Major Alaclear , 31 ; Surgeon Dodd , 31 ; J . Slattery ,

525 ; and C . Bagg , 590 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Wordley was then passed to the Degree of F . C . Bros . Harril and Simpson wcre raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . " Hearty good wishes " wi re received from several Dorset and Kent lodges—31 , 972 , and otheis . A candidate was proposed for ballot at next meeting . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to supper , when the W . AL was suppotted by about thirty brethren .

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The cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and warmly responded to . Songs and harmony being interspersed , a very enjoyable evening was spent . ¦ LOWESTOFT . —St . Margaret ' s Lodge ( No . 1452 ) . —The installation meeting took place at the Alasonic Hall , London-road , on Monday , the Gth inst ., when a

goodly number of members and visitors attended . Bro . P . Allez , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk , was the Installing Master , and when the W . M . elect , Bro . B . S . Bradbeer , had been duly installed in the chair of K . S . and saluted , he invested the following as his officers ' Bros . J . B . Blackmore , P . P . G . C , LP . M . ; H . B . Walker , S . VV . ; T . S . Tearne , J . VV . ; P . Allez , P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer ; H . J .

Eastaugh , P . G . S ., Secretary ; D . C . Smith , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; G . Bush , P . P . S . G . D ., Organist ; J . P . Smith , I . G . ; and J . Symes , Tyler . The banquet , which gave the greatest satisfaction , was served in good style at the Crown Hotel by Air . and Airs W . Seeley . The usual toasl list was honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

WOOLSTON . —Clausentum Lodge ( No . 1461 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on VVednesday , the ist inst ., when Bro . AL F . Curtis was installed -as VV . AI . for the ensuing year , the impressive ceremony being ably peiformed by Bro . A . J . Browne . The numerous other visitors included the Sheriff of Southampton , Bro . E . Brown , S . W . of Peace

and Harmony Lodge , and the W . M . 'sand P . M . 'sof many Hampshire lodges . After the installation Bro . Curtis invested the following officers for the year : Bros . R . Bell , I . P . AL ; E . T . Wise , S . VV . ; VV . J . Miller , J . VV . ; Rev . G . Hughes , Chap . ; James Alethven , P . AL , Treas . ; Walter Bowyer , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Mitchell , S . D . ; W . H . Smith , J . D . ; E . Waters , D . C ; J . T . Wells , D . C . ; H . C . Sims ,

I . G . ; E . A . Edwards , Stwd . ; J . Alorten ; and Henley , Tyler . Cordial votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . Bell for the efficient services he had rendered the lodge during his year of office ; to the Installing AIaster , and to Bro . Tilling for many years' service as Treasurer , a post which he has now resigned . At the banquet , which was admirably served by Bro .

Henley , the usual Alasonic toasts were proposed , Bro . Stopher responding for "The Sister Lodges , " and Bro . Lashmore for "The Provincial Grand Lodge , " the lastnamed speaking of the Prov . Grand Master , the R . W . Rro . VV . VV . Beach , ALP ., and his Deputy , Bro . J . E .

Le Feuvre , J . P ., as no mere ornamental Alasons , and , referring to the recent consecration of a lodge at East Cowes , pointed out the rapid strides which Freemasonry was making in the province . A lodge of instruction in connection with the Clausentum was hinted at from the chair .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate . Bro . W . Brown , VV . AI ., occupied the chair , this being his first meeting since his installation in November , and he was supported by a large number of his brethren , including Bros . VV . B . Dyson , S . VV . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; G . Balmford

P . M ., treasurer ; James Ray , Secretary ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; J . Lamb , J . D . ; VV . Stony , I . G . ; T . B . VVhytehead , P . M ., D . C ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; Shonksmith , Stwd . ; G . Simpson , P . AL ; J . T . Seller , P . AL ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; and others . The minutes having been confirmed , the business of the evening was taken , consisting of the initiation of a candidate , which was performed by the VV . AI . The following

brethren were appointed as a Committee to arrange for the completion of the organ , and to report to the lodge : The W . AL , Seniorand Junior Wardens , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , Bro . George Balmford , Bro . C . G . Padel , Bro . A . T . B . Turner , and Bro . Child . Bro . Spetch presented to the lodge two framed engravings of Whitby Abbey and Rcivaulx Abbey . Bro . G . Simpson , P . AL , presented two

early editions of "Hutchinson's Spirit of Masonry ; " Bro , Halliwell presented three electro-plated cigar nippers in an engraved case for the use of the smoke room ; Bro . Whytehead presented five volumes of the " Masonic Magazine" ( 1792 et set ] . ) , and other Masonic works , also two old Masonic Diplomas on behalf of Bro . Donald Grant , and a facsimile of the unique Engraved List of

Lodges , in the library at New York , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan ; Bro . Coates offered to be at the expense of framing the latter ; and votes of thanks were passed to the donors of the several gifts . The VV . M . presented an additional lavatory , which he had erected at his own expense , as an accommodation for the brethren , and was heartily thanked . The ancient jug of Leeds ware , formerly

the property of the Alfred Lodge , at Wetherby , and which had been purchased from Bro . Ramsden Riley , on behalf of the lodge , by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , was exhibited , and the brethren expressed much pleasuie at this addition to their already valuable museum of Alasonic relics . Bro . VVhytehead proposed as a joining member Bro . W . Harry Vane Milbank , of the Lennox Lodge , No . 123 .

After the close of the lodge , the members met in the smoke room , and enjoyed a social evening , enlivened by songs and speeches . Bros . VV . Mennell , W . B . Dyson , T . B . Whytehead , and otheis contributed to the harmony of the meeting , liro . Child giving the accompaniment on the piano . A new warming apparatus has just been placed in the lodge room , and also in the Tyler ' s room , thus adding materially to the comfort of the brethren .

MANCHESTER . —Zion Lodge ( No . 1798 ) . — At the regular meeting of this lodge , held by dispensation at the Hulme Town Hall , on the Gth inst ., being the installation festival , 79 members and visitors signed the attendance book , amongst which wcre the following brethren of distinction : Bros . Jas . Beard , Prov . J . G . W . East Lancashire ; Col . Aspland , Prov . G . Reg . Last Lancashire ; John

Chadwick , Prov . G . Sic East Lancashire ; J . Abbott , Pro . G . I ) , of C . East Lancashire ; J . Al . Sinclair , Prov . J . G . D . East Lancashire ; VV . Hardcastle , Prov S . G . D . Kast Lancashire ; Lieut .-Col . Rocca , P . P . S . G . D . East Lancashire ; Benjamin Taylor , P . P . G . Treas . Last Lancashire ; and Geo . Sykes , P . P . G . D . C . West Yorks .

Ihe lodge was opened by Bro . Steinart , P . M ., after which Bro . Simeon Mamelok , P . M ., installed Bro . Morris Rosenthal , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , into the chair of K . S ., the Board of Installed Masters consisting of 25 brethren . Thc investiture of oflicers was performed by Bro . George Board , P . M ., and D . C . 1798 ; the officevs were as follows ;

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Bros . P . Hart , S . W . ; VV . H . Boycott , J . W . ; Jos . Shoeps , Treas . ; Geo . Rideal , Sec . ; Rev . J . H . Valentine , Chap . ; S . Alexander , Deputy Chap . ; Louis Frankinstein , S . D . ; Geo . Crocker , J . D . ; A . Besso , I . G . ; Geo . Board , D . C ; W . Edwards , Leon Levy , and Peter Reynolds , Stwds . The Installing AIaster proposed that £ 5 5 s ., as usual on such occasions , be voted from the funds of the lodge to the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent

Institution , which was earned unanimously . Seven propositions for initiation were made , alter which the W . AI ., Bro . Alorris Rosenthal , closed the lodge . Ihe biethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Johnson , which was highly appreciated by all present . After the loyal toasts had been disposed of , Bro . Steinart , I . P . AL , proposed in an able manner " The Health of the W . AL , " alluding to his Lhaiitable

activity since his initiation five years since ; he stated lhat he had made himself a Life Governor of the three London Institutions . The toast was received with acclamation , the enthusiasm of the biethren being unprecedented . The Worshipful Master replied in fitting terms , and , alluding to his activity in the past , intimated that he had only commenced his gcod woik , and announced that he was prepared to constitute himself a Life Governor of the

East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , which was received with applause . The VVorshipful Master then piopcscd "Ihe Health of Bro . M . Steinart , LP . M ., " and in dcing so alluded to his efficient work during the past year in a feeling and telling speech , and said , in appreciation of his valued services , he had much pleasure in presenting him wilh a handsome Past Alastcr's jewel , which had been subsciibed for by the

members of the ledge . Bro . Steinart acknowledged the compliment paid him , with an assurance that his energies would still be expended in the welfare of Zion Ledge . Bro . Joseph Shoeps , Tieas ., then proposed the tcast of " The Masonic Charities , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . Geo . Board , P . AL , the Charity representative of the lodge .

Bro . Board responded , and announced that the lodge and its members had during' the past year subsciibed and paid to the Alasonic Charities no less a sum than 105 guineas ; this was independent ot thei r own Charity Fund , which had been augmented during the year , viih J _ g . At the same time Bro . Board pointed out to the brethren the decisi on Provincial Grand Lodge had come to at their half-yearl y meeting , to celebrate the Jubilee year of her Alajesty ' s

reign by making a vigorous effort to largely augment the funds of the Aged Freemasons' Benevolent Institution , and announced that he had 70 guineas promised from members of the lodge already for that purpose . This statement was received with applause . The remaining toasts having been duly honoured and responded to , the brethren separated , after celebrating what will be regarded as a red letter day in its history .

LEEDS . —Prudence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on the nth inst . The newly-installed Master , Bro . Chas . L . Mason , P . P . G . Treas . W . Yorks , has inaugurated . two improvements , which will be heartily appreciated not only by the members of his own lodge , but by the Masons of Leeds generally . Hitherto there have been but few lectures on the great principles and tenets of Freemasonry delivered in the

lodges of the town ; but this is a leproach Bro . Mason has determined to wipe out . In connection with the Lodge of Prudence a large number of lectures have already been arranged for . At the regular meeting in January that distinguished Mason , Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap ., has promised to visit the town , where he is so highly respected , and lecture in the Lodgeof Prudence . He is sure to be welcomed by a large assembly ot West Yorkshire

Alasons . Another idea of Bio . Mason has been to officially invite the W . M . ' s and officers of the other seven Leeds lodges to pay a visit to the Lodge of Prudence , and this is a new departure which is likely still further to pre mote that spirit of unity amongst the bielhten , which happily already exists in so marked a degree in Leeds . On the nth inst ., Fidelity Ltdge , 289 , paid an official visit , being represented by the W . AL , Bio . A . Scarth , and

several ollicers and brethren , their reception being most cordial . The W . M . of Prudence Lodge was supported by the following officers : Bros . Dr . Smyth , I . P . M . ; Trevor , S . VV . ; Watson , J . W . ; Abbott , Treasurer ; Middleton , Secretary ; Scott Young , S . D . ; ( Fretwell , J . D . ; Jameson , LG . ; Rosser , Chaplain ; Howarth , Organist ; Atkinson and Storey , D . C . ' s ; Butterwoith and Milling , Stwds . ; and Barraud , 'T yler . The Hon . and Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Cust , P . G . C . of England ,

P . P . G . M . Berks and Oxon , was present in response to an invitation to read a paper for thc edification and instruction of the brethren . There were also present Bros . Embleton , Prov . G . S . W . ; Bedford , P . P . G . D . ; Craig , P . P . G . D . ; Smithson , P . P . G . D ., Chairman of the Chatity Committee ; Wilson , P . P . G . Treas . ; Glover , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . Spark , P . P . G . O . ; and Fiance , P . P . G . D . C . Brethren mustered in good lorce from Leeds , Hudderslield , Wakefield , Halifax ,

Sic . The Mayor of Halifax ( Bro . Horsfall ) and his son were also among the visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the distinguished brother lrom York saluted according to ancient custom , the ballot was then taken and found clear for Mr . Charles Malcolm and Mr . Thos . Glover , and as these gentlemen were unable to present themselves they will be initiated at a lodge of emergency to be held on the ist of

J anuary next . Four other candidates names were mentioned , a proof that this lodge , the youngest but one in the province , is making lor itself a position secoi . d to none . Thc routine business having been disposed ot , the V . W . Bro . the Dean of York , P . G . Chap , ot England , and P . D . G . M . Beiks and Oxon , then delivered his address , entitled "Practical apprehension and cxpeiience of the Craft . " He said : 1 must in the first instance express my thanks for

the cordial reception you have given me . As loyal Masons you will , 1 am suic , always receive a Past Grand Ofiicer of the Grand Lodge with the cordiality shown to me . My only doubt is whether I have any " locus standi " in Lodge Prudence at all , and whether the part of prudence , so lar as 1 am concerned , would not have been better shown by

my having r . legated the duty I have undertaken to discharge 10 abler hands than mine . My only plea is that I have followed that principle which is one of the distinctive features of the Craft , namely , obedience , which should that my official connection with this lodge has attained its zenith , and I am now as it were relegated to a compata-