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The ceremony of installation was performed vvith marked efficiency by Bro . G . H . Parke , the retiring W . M . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . H . Parke , I . P . M . ; J . Hague , S . W . ; F . A . Widdovvs , J . W . ; Rev . J . Henderson , Chap , j Dr . P . L . Booth , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . J . Murray , P . M ., Sec . ; J . F . Davison , S . D . ; J . Waddington , J . D . j G . Nelson , P . M ., D . of C . j J . F .

Wardley , Org . j B . Willans , I . G . ; W . Stewart and C Hunter , Stewards ; and J . Artis , Tyler . The occasion was taken advantage of to present Bro . H . Bagot , P . M ., with a testimonial of considerable value on his leaving the Secretaryship after holding the office for 21 consecutive years . The presentation took the form of an admirable portrait of himself , a large and valuable silver loving cup of chaste design

and exquisite workmanship , and an artistically illuminated address . The address was as follows : " Hartington Lodge , No . 1021 , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , Masonic Hall , Barrow-in-Furness . —At a regular meeting of this lodge , held on the 12 th December , 1888 , it vvas proposed bv Bro . George H . Parke , Worshipful Master , seconded by Bro . Henry Cook , P . P . S . G . W .

Cumberland and Westmorland , and carried unanimously : 'That a suitable testimonial be presented to Bro . Bagot in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to this lodge as Secretary for 21 consecutive years . ' To Bro . Henry Bagot , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works . Dear Sir and Bro ., —In giving effect to the above resolution , we ask your acceptance of a silver bowl j and , further , the

members of the lodge desire to testify their individual appreciation of the zealous , faithful , and impartial manner in which those services have been given , by presenting you with this address and your portrait , believing that the great success of the lodge is mainly due to your unwearied exertions . Although you have finished your active working connection with our lodge , yet we hope we may rely on

your cordial support and co-operation in all that concerns the prosperity and welfare of the Iodge , of which you are so distinguished a member . —Signed , on behalf of the members , George H . Parke , W . M . j Wm . Roberts , S . W . j John Hague , J . W . January 14 th , 1889 . " The loving cup was engraved by Mr . Gaythorpe with emblems illustrative of the office of Secretary , P . P . G . S .

of W ., and also of P . M ., the whole being also embodied in the initial letters in the address . The inscription was as follows : " Presented to Bro . Henry Bagot , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works , by the members of Hartington Lodge , 1021 , at the close of 21 consecutive years as Secretary . January 14 th , 1889 . Hearty good wishes . "

Bro . Bagot , in returning thanks for the handsome present , asked the VVorshipful Master to accept the photograph of himself on behalf of the lodge . The Worshipful Master accepted the photograph vvith thanks , and promised to find a suitable place for it on the walls of the Masonic Hall . In the evening the brethren partook of a recherchebanquet , provided by Bro . E . Hinks , at the Imperial Hotel .

LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 1086 ) . — On Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the brethren met in strong force at the Skelmersdale Hall to celebrate their annual festival and install the incoming W . M . This lodge was formed over 20 years ago for the convenience of Northend Freemasons , and has admirably filled its original purpose . At the present meeting there vvas a very

numerous gathering of visitors , the chair being taken by Bro . Jos . Unsworth , W . M ., who afterwards installed the W . M . elect ( Bro . John Pennington ) in a very praiseworthy manner . He vvas supported by Bros . J . Shield , I . P . M . j F . Ewart , P . M .,- Jno . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . j W . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . j John Pennington , S . W . j J . G . Coope , J . W . j Dr . W . Crozier , Sec . j J . Miller , S . D . j W . E .

Walker , J . D . ; T . Garrett , I . G . ; G . Eyton , Org . ; and G . Wynne , P . M . 1325 . Among the visitors were Bros . Jno . Milne , S . D . 175 6 j C . Bargery , P . P . G . D . j R . H . Webster , P . M ., Treas . 2215 j T . Wood , S . W . 203 j H . Marshall , P . M . 1756 , - Dr . Herbert Taylor , W . M . 1473 ; J . F . Booth , S . W . 1 299 j W . M'Gauley , S . W . 1570 , - J . Molyneux , S . W . 1756 j J . Pilling , P . M . 1395 ; VV .

Addison , P . M . 1035 ; Jno . F . Newell , J . P ., P . P . S . G . W . j C H . Ashton , W . M . 1215 J J . Alexander , P . M . 1094 J Alfred Cross , P . S . G . D . j C . Johnson , J . W . 1756 , - H . Round , W . M . 1609 j W . Lewis , S . W . 2042 j R . Bulmer , J . W . 1035 j W . Forrester , S . W . 1035 j J- Croxton , Treas . 1756 ,- Morris Davies , P . M . 249 ; and T . C Fargher , S . D . 2042 .

The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C ., and J . Shield , P . M ., and the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Joseph Unsworth , I . P . M . j George C Coope , S . W . ; Dr . W . Crozier , J . W . j W . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) j Isaac Evans , Sec . j Geo . Eyton , Org . ; W . S . Walker , S . D . ; Thomas Garrett , J . D . j John M . A . Maclean , I . G . j

Joseph Lawson , George Young , and Joseph Wild , Stwds . ; and John Lunt , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . Bro . M . Williamson was elected Tyler . . After dinner , which was supplied by Bro . Eves , of 1505 , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a handsome P . M . jewel was presented to ^ the I . P . M . by the lodge through theW . M ., with a fine set of mounted cutlery on behalf of the lodge of instruction .

MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Friday , the 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . H . Hare , W . M . j W . Wilson , S . W . ; F . J . Crowther , J . VV . j W . Beaumont , Sec . j J . Milner , I . G . j W . Booth , Tylerj John Barker , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . of W . j J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . j W . H . Wilkinson , and others . After the minutes of the installation meeting had been r £ ad and confirmed , two brethren were balloted for as joining members , the same proving unanimous . After the ordinary routine of Iodge business had been transacted , 'he lodge was closed .

. BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . VV . T . Jordan , W . M . j R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . W . j T . J . Walder , J . W . j H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . : R . Hughes , I . P . M . and f ec- ; J . B . Foster , S . D . j W . A . Raper , J . D . j W . Umborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C . j W . J . Pepper , I . G . j \ - Fielding , Org . j C . Leary , Tylerj J . B . Sargent ,

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P . M ., P . P . G . P . j C . Martin , W . C Till , T . W . Avis , F . W . Hotham , H . Foster , D . White , F . G . Ticehurst , J . Chance , C J . Honisett , G . Smith , and others . Visitor : Bro . W . S . Allen , S . VV . 40 . The first business on the agenda , after the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , was to receive the annual report of the Audit Committee , but the

audit not having been completed , this vvas adjourned to the next meeting . A successful ballot having been taken tor Mr . J . Hodson , he , and Mr . Jas . Bellchambers , who had been elected at the last meeting , were respectively initiated into the mysteries , the ceremony being performed in the usual able manner characteristic of the W . M ., Bro . Jordan . The draft of the revised by-laws then came under discussion

and , after a lengthened debate , were finally approved and ordered to be submitted to Provincial Grand Lodge for confirmation . Resolutions of sympathy and condolence vvith Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , D . D ., P . M ., P . G . Chap ., Chap ., on the death of his father , and with Bro . F . G . Ticehurst , on the death of his sister , having been unanimously agreed to , the lodge vvas closed .

CLEVEDON . —Coleridge Lodge ( No . 1750 ) . — The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., in the Masonic Room , Public Hall , when Bro . Michael H . Clark , S . W ., was formally installed in the chair . The ceremony was performed by Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M ., in the presence of a large attendance of brethren from this and neighbouring

provinces . The newly-installed Master invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Dawes , I . P . M . j E . G . Rivers , S . W . j Captain Rose , J . W . j Major-General Montague , C . B ., S . D . j A . B . Wickenden , J . D . j C . A . Hayman , I . G . j T . Barnes , Treas . j J . Jupp , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Somerton , Org . j and F . Stevens , Tyler .

At the conclusion of the ceremony , the banquet was held at Regent House , when upwards of 40 brethren partook of a recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Wickenden . Regret was expressed by the brethren present that Bro . T . Barnes , who had just arrived at his jubilee year as a Freemason ( having been initiated in 1838 ) , was , through illness , unable to be present .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Finch , W . M . ; W . J . Porter , S . W . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , J . W . ; R . VV . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; J . R . Barns , S . D . ; J . E . Ruffell , Org . j W . Middleweek , D . C ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . W .,

Stwd . ; E . W . Warner , P . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; W . R . Plaford , J . Barns , T . Middleweek , J . Hall , E . Hall , P . Plaford ; Gilbert , Tyler , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . Swd . Br . j Austin , Sapsworth , and others . Lodge having been opened , Mr . Frederick Rivenhall was most efficiently initiated into Craft mysteries bv the

W . M . An application from Bros . Forge , Stevens , Simmonds , and six other brethren for approval of petition to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons , for permission to found a new chapter , to be called the Sir Charles Bright Chapter , was considered and approved by

thelodge . The accounts were next audited . Letters from Bros . J . Filler , P . M ., Treas . j R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . j Room , P . G . Secj and others , were received and read . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

MIDDLESBOROUGH . —Ferrum Lodge ( No . 1848 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the gth inst . There was a nice muster of members and a few visitors from Darlington , Hartlepool , & c . The Installing Master vvas Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and he appointed as his oflicers for the ceremony Bros . . A . Farmer , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C , S . W . j W . J . Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., J . W . j and Dr . Walker , P . M ., I . G . The W . M . elect vvas Bro . Dr . George Longbotham , who vvas presented by Bro . Dr . Malcolmson , P . M ., and vvas duly installed in the chair , afterwards appointing as his officers the following : Bros . Henry Cochrane , I . P . M . ; T . H . Ward , S . W . ; J . Winterschladen , J . W . j Rev . J . W . Dales , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . j W . H . Cowper , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . j

M . W . Proudlock , Sec ; Dr . J . Glen , S . D . j VV . P . Cochrane , J . D . j F . Brewster , I . G . j J . V . Cooper , P . M ., D . C . j J . F . Stewart , P . P . G . O ., Org . j Dr . D . M . Jones and W . Harkess , Stwds .,- and J . Ingram , Tyler . A banquet vvas subsequently held at the Corporation Hotel , at which the members and their visitors assembled , and a very pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by abundance of music .

HEATON MOOR . —Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 2109 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Assembly Hall , on Thursday , the ioth inst ., when Bro . E . Broadbent , S . W ., was dul y installed W . M . The ceremony , which was conducted strictly on " Emulation " lines , was most ably performed by the retiring Master , Bro . J . H . Wells . The following were invested officers for the

ensuing year : Bros . J . H . Wells , I . P . M . j S . I . Thomson , S . W . ; J . W . Berra , J . W . j the Rev . R . W . Buckley , D . D ., Chap . ; T . T . Shann , Treas . ; T . A . Hopewell , P . M ., P . D . G . D . C , Sec ; J . Gardner , S . D . j A . W . Reynolds , J . D . j W . Cole , P . M ., D . C . j W . H . Mortimer , Org . j G . Seager , I . G . j J . Hurst , VV . Coffey , G . Garnett , and W . McElroy , Stewards j and C . Birchall

Tyler . The lodge having been closed , the banquet and Festival of St . John was held , at which , as is customary with this lodge , ladies were present . The suite of rooms had been superbly furnished and decorated for the occasion , and the walls artistically hung with oil paintings , water colour drawings , and mirrorettes , generously provided by Bro . A . W . Reynolds , J . D . At the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were

duly honoured . In proposing that of "The W . M ., " Bro . Wells said that the enthusiastic manner in which it had been received convinced him that the ladies and brethren were of the same opinion as himself , viz ., that that was the toast of the evening . Bro . Broadbent , although not one of the founders of the lodge , assisted at its constitution , and became one of

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the first officers . After referring to the various posts he had filled vvith distinction to himself and advantage to the lodge , Bro . Wells complimented Bro . Broadbent in the most flattering terms on the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of S . W . during the past year , and concluded by remarking that an exceptional proof of his ability had been manifested in the lodge whilst investing his officers , which must have convinced the brethren that the prestige of the lodge was in safe hands for the

year . The W . M . responded in feeling terms , and then proposed "The Installing Officer—the I . P . M ., Bro . Wells . " He regretted that a limited vocabulary might prevent him from expressing fully the warm sentiments of his heart , and thereby doing full justice to the toast . He referred to the uniform courtesy and kindness which had been

extended to himself and the brethren generally by Bro . Wells , and characterised his work in the lodge as of the highest order . The efforts of Bro . Wells on behalf of Prince Edward Lodge could never be repaid j it vvould be useless to attempt even to estimate them j they had been simply invaluable . Bro . Broadbent then , amid the cheers of the assembled

guests , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : " Presented by the brethren of Prince Edward Lodge , No . 2109 , to Bro . J . H . Wells , P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services as W . M . 18 S 8 . " Bro . Wells responded in a suitable manner . The toast of "The Past Masters of the Lodge" was

given by Bro . J . Gardner , S . D ., in responding to which Bro . W . Webster , P . M ., P . G . Steward , said that the P . M . ' s had always shown the deepest concern in matters relating to the well-being of the lodge . They had the laudable ambition to make the history of Prince Edward Lodge bear thinking about , and such as might be reviewed with profit and pleasure . Not only during the three short

years of its existence had the lodge made its mark in the province , but it had been , he fully believed , a blessing , both socially and morally , to the immediate neighbourhood . He assured the W . M . of the ungrudging support of himself and colleagues . " The Ladies " was most ably proposed by Bro . A . W . Reynolds , and humorously resoonded to by Bro . Dr .

Jordan . Bro . the Rev . R . W . Buckley , D . D ., Chap ., gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities " in the following terms : At this late hour it is highly expedient that I should not occupy your time with anything which deserves the name of a speech , and if I did inflict such a thing on you , have I not a good basis to go upon in the splendid Charities of the Order ? There are the schools for Masonic orphan bovs

and girls , and institutions for aged Freemasons and Masonic widows , and the Board of Benevolence spent over £ 11 , 000 on necessitous cases during 1888 . The sum total of contributions from the Order for charitable purposes for that year was above £ 94 , 000 . As I see that heavenly form of Charity I begin to pity her for having so weak an advocate , but I look again , and I find that she and I are supported

by two angel forms— " Memory " and " Hope . " Memory whispers to me that I am to look back at the efforts of our I . P . M . The Wells of Gadkeel were not more welcome or grateful to our troops hurrying over the Soudanese desert than vvas our " Wells " of the Prince Edward Lodge to the Masonic Charities j in fact , they found in him never-failing springs of benevolence . Then Hope suggests that the

future under our present Master will be bright , for I recognise in him astrong tendency—a "broadbent "—towards the lines so ably followed by his predecessor . In asking you to drink this toast , I am reminded that the Charities are aptly illustrated by an Egyptian hieroglyph—a naked child having his heart in his hand , and giving honey to a bee without wings . The heart in hand signifies the

cheerfulness of giving , and the bee without wings the worthiness and helplessness of the object relieved . Are not orphan boys and girls , aged Masons , and Masons' widows our bees without wings ? Let us toast them and support them , and may the Masonic Charities flourish and grow , and be more and more widely supported as the years roll by . It might here be stated that over £ 60 has been handed

over to Chanties from this lodge during the past year . The Tyler ' s toast brought the banquet to a close , and the rest of the evening vvas spent in the most enjoyable manner , songs and instrumental music taking place in the drawing room , the large hall being utilised for dancing . The musical arrangements were of the most elaborate

and varied description , assistance being rendered by Miss A . Thomas , Miss Webster , Mrs . Seager , Bros . J . H . Greenwood , Coffey , Seager , Thomas , Hesketh , Cole , Beever , and others . The catering , which gave every satisfaction , vvas by Bro . W . H . Mortimer .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 2 j ) . ~ A meeting vvas held at Bro . Harvey's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , on Friday , the rrth inst . Present : Bros . Thorn , W . M . ; Elliot , S . W . ; G . Deaton , J . W . ; J . Hemming , acting Preceptor ; Harnell , jun ., Asst . Sec : Dickeson , S . D .: Hodson , I . D . ; and Harvey . I . G .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . Bro , Elliot , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 J . —A meeting was held on the 18 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . M . Rice , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Davies , S . D . ; A , VVilliams , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . j and E . Nash . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Davies being the candidate . The ist and snd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen , Bro . D . S . Long vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his efficient services and able rendering of the ritual for the first time , and the lodge vvas closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . i 6 o 4 ) .-A meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . G . Holland , W . M . ; Luckhurst , S . W . ; V . Wing , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Clarkson , Sec . ; Smales S . D . ; Goldfinch , J D . ; F . Holmes , Stwd . ; Weekes , Tyler ; G . Boulton , P . M . ; Bull , P . M . ; Bailey , Bowles , Mimms , and Ogg . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thi