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forded every facility to those appreciating Freemasonry , and those who feel that in the Craft they have something solid to look forward to . He thanked them sincerely . The W . M . then gave " The Past Masters' Health , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Cottebrune , who suitably replied . The W . M . said the lodge was in a state of unexampled affluence , having- more than was wanted , and were enabled
out of their funds to g ive to those having nothing . That spoke volumes for the Treasurer and the Secretary , both of whose healths he cordially proposed . Bro . Hackford , Treasurer , in reply , said the lodge had , under the wise care and judgment of the P . W . M ., prospered , and it was a matter for congratulation , more especially as during the last year there had arrived amongst them so many very
worthy men . The lodge could afford to be charitable not only to Masonic bodies , but other institutions besides ; they ought to look around the world and see in what way they could alleviate distress , whether belonging to the Craft or not . Sometimes he was afraid Freemasons missed the opportunity of doing that good which was placed within their reach . They were a powerful body , well organized ,
and possessed great resources , and he did think , sometimes with a blush of shame , that they failed to reach that high standard of brotherly love towards each other , and towards all the world , which they ought to exhibit . Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , Secretary , thanked them for coupling his name with the toast , and as there was a " chiel among them taking notes , " and eager to hand down , as Bro .
Midilemas had said , what he should one morning wake up and blush to find fame , he would « nly say rhat he was always prepared to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of all , and in furtherance of the views of the brethren . He would say , however , that the members numbered ei ghty . The lodge had only been in existence four and a half years , and for one year they actually " hung fire , " having no
initiates . The great addition to their ranks was due to the influence of P . M . Oliver . The W . M . proposed " The Health of bis Officers . " Bro . Frederick West , on behalf of the officers of the lodge , acknowledged the kind way in which the toast had been proposed . For himself , as S . W ., he returned his sincere thanks . When the occupants entered the lodge there were few ini'iatcs , but by steady progress
thc vessel had steered over thc troubled waters , and had reached the haven of prosperity at last . Bros . R . C . Mount , J . W . ; R . Payne , S . D . ; and B . Turner , I . G ., having acknowledged the toast , the brethren separated . Bro . Geo . De Maid , founder of the lodge , was present . The evening was passed in the most pleasing manner , the interlude between thc speeches being filled with the soul of music ,
Bros . K . Cambridge , J . Rhodes , G . T . Carter , Dawson and Lawler giving , by their vocal powers , a charming fillip to the several toasts of the evening . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting of this young lodge was held on thc 17 th inst ., at the Metropolitan rjlub , 209 , l " cuu , nv ; iU-Tuu . d . Rrn J . J . Michael , W . M ., presided , and there were also present
Bros . James Willing , I . P . M . ; T . Williams , S . W . ; R . Kingham , J . W . ; G . Tims , P . M ., Secretary ; Scales , S . W . ' ; Side , J . D . ; Wm . Stiles , I . G . ; Colls , D . C . ; Rend , Solomon H . Stiles , Gilbert , Easy , J . Tims , Erwnod , Clarke , Cavett ,, Raney , Ormiston , Van Camp , Cadett , Bcrrie , J . W . 128 , ^; ordan ( Zetland ) , Pinkey , 177 ; and Harris , 177 . Bros .
G . and P . Vanderpuiup and H . Scales were i . aised , and Bros . Edwards , Ovens , Morgan , Raney , G . Clark , and Greenslade were passed . Afterwards Messrs . W . Brooker , T . P . Robins , Edward Van Camp , Joseph Iriuth , and J . J . Bosshart were initiated . All the ceremonies were fluentl y and impressively performed . The brethren at the close of the lodge work adjourned roan excellent banquet .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . r 5 " . l ) - —The regular February meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , when Bro . B . H . Swallow , W . M ., presided , having the assistance of Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P ., and Treasurer , as S . W . ; White , J . W . ; Scott , P . M ., Sec ; Turner , J . D . ; W . C . Parsons , P . M ., I . G . :
Shand , D . C . ; Hutchinson , W . S . ; and Bros . Sw .-iagman , Waugh , Emmanuel . Gardner , and Turner . There were also present Bros . W . W . Stiles , D . C . 1507 ; Sorrrll , S . D . 176 ; Townley , 1351 ; Reeves , S . W . 1 . -581 ; Lakin , 180 ; and Scott , 13 $ . Altogether about forty brethren attended . Bros . Pratt , 144 b , and Shepherd , J . W . 945 , were elected joining members of the lodge . Mr .
Irving was afterwards initiated in a very able manner by the W . M ., who subsequently , and as efficiently , raised Bros . Turner and Gardner to the Third Degree . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous rt past . After banquet the brethren honoured the usual toasts . In giving that of "The Grand Officers , " he congratulated the lodge on having one of these
brethren as a member , Bro . Cottebrune , who excelled in Freemasonry , and of whom they were all justly proud . Bro . Cottebrune replied , assuring the brethren in his happy style of his warm appreciation of the kind words used concerning him by the W . M . He was also proud to belong to a lod ge composed of such excellent hardworking Masons as those whom he saw around him . Bro . Cottebrune then
proposed "Die Health of the W . M ., " and referred to the length of time he had known him , and to the zealous and hard work which he had performed to bring this lodge into its present prosperous state . He was sure no Master could possibly have started and conducted a lodge in a more creditable manner than Bro . Swallow had done . ( Hear hear . ) The W . M ., in thanking Bro . Cottebrune
and the brethren for thc kind and cordial manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , said that he was indeed pleased to preside over so prosperous and harmonious a lodge , and the little pains he had taken to make it so were amply repaid by the effect produced . The toast of "The Visitors , " which was the next in order , was one , he said he had peculiar pleasure in proposing . He recognised among those brethren some distinguished Masons whom
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he had the . pleasure of knowing personally , and so knowing them he could say they were ornaments and patterns not only to their own , but any lodges visited . Bro . Sorrell , in bis reply , included acknowledgments of the hospitality of thc ledge , expressions of thc pleasure of his visit , and admiration of the working . Bro . W . W . Stiles , in his reply , said that having met with such a cordial reception ,
and experienced such an intellectual treat in the perfect working of the W . M . and his officers , he should be happy if some of the members of the City of Westminster Lodge would pay a visit to his , the Metropolitan Lodje , No . 1507 , when he was sure they would be desirous of doing so again . And this was the feeling he had himself as a visitor to the City of Westminster Lodge . On his rig ht were Bros .
Shand and Swaagman , both of whom were members of thc two lodges , and one of whom ( Bro . Shand ) was D . C . of the City of Westminster Lodge . It would be impossible to find two lodges where the working was carried out more efficiently , and where the brethren were more attentive and courteous to their visitors . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Townley also responded , and added I ' . is expression of his favourable
opinion of the lodge , in proof of which he would ask Bro . Shand to propose him as a joining member . The other \ isitors likewise replied in the same strain . The initiate ably responded to the toast of his health , and the W . M . then gave " The Officers , " and after expressing his regret at Bro . the Rev . P . M . Holden ' s absence , said that no better officers than those of this lodge were to be found . He was
quite satisfied with them , and he considered the great success of the lodge was due to the efficient officers he had chosen . The officers severally replied , and thanked the W . M . for ihe support and encouragement they had received . After the Tyler ' s toast , most of the brethren repaired to Freemasons' Tavern , where the St . James's Union Lodge ( No . 180 } ball was being held , under the
presidency of Bro . W . C . Parsons , P . M ., assisted by several energetic and worth y Stewards . MANCHESTER . —St . David's Lodge ( No . 147 ) . —The ninth annual meeting of this lodge ( thc motto of which is " V addraig goch , y ddyry gychwyn" ) was held on Thursday , thc 10 th inst .. at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , at 5 p . m . After the minutes of the previous
regular meeting were read and confirmed , Mr . James Buckley Peel was balloted for , and afterwards duly initiated by Bro . Thomas Gibson , P . M . Bro . Thomas Nichols , and Bro . John Roberts were respectively admitted as joining members . Bro . Thomas Robert Peel , W . M . elect , was then presented by BID . Thomas Richard Williams , P . M .. and duly installed by Bro . George Frederick East ,
Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies for East Lan cashire , which ceremony was performed in an able and impressive manner . The following brethren were likewise invested with the collar and jewel of their respective offices — namely , Bros . Edward Williams , S . W . ; Thomas Elliott , J . W . ; Frederick Coupe , Treas . ; Ishmael Davies , Sec ; James Maclian , S . D . ; . fuhn Taylor , , \ X ) . ; John
Oliver Evans , I . G . ; Isaac Wolstonc and James Pickford llowarth , Stewards ; James Sly , Tyler . The business of the lodfir being concluded , the brethren' adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where . 1 most sumptuous banquet was prepared , after which the loyal toasts were proposed and received by the brethren with that loyalty which characterises Freemasons . Being founded , as the name suggests , by
Welsh brethren , the toasts of " Success to the Lodges in Wales" was proposed by Thomas Richard Williams , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . John Peters , Provincial Grand Senior Warden for North Wales and Shropshire , who gave a very interesting account of the progress of Freemasonry in Wales . Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " reviewing his past career in the lodafe , and
remarked that the energy nnd perseverance which he had displayed in the fulfilment of the various offices , to which he had been from time to time elected was due to the fact that he had the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic blood running in his veins . He wished him health and long life to continue as a member of the lodge , and was sure that the W . M . would prove himself worth y of the
high position in which he was now placed by the unanimous vote of the brethren . The toast was received by the brethren with immense enthusiasm . The W . M . replied that he was deeply impressed , and at the same time gratified , with the honour which had that day been conferred upon him ; he felt that it was a great responsibility , but would endeavour to uphold the dignity and intellectual
vigour of the lodge , so that its working and moral tone should be second to none in the province . The W . M . proposed " Thc Health of the Past Masters , " and stated that out of six in number they might always count upon five being present at every meeting , ready and able to perform the duty pertaining to any office . The toast was warmly received by the brethren , and responded toby Bro .
John Unsworth , P . M . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Ishmael Davies , Secretary , and severally responded to . Bro . Cha'les Holmes Evans , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Newly-Invested Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . John Oliver Evans , I . G . The remaining toasts were given and duly honoured ; foicmost amongst these were " The Masonic Charilies , "
proposed by Bro . Thomas Gibson , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Thomas Wilson . The former remarked that the lodge had not only tided over its difficulties but presented 50 guineas to the Boys' School , and were now about to present thirty pounds to the Systematic Educational and Benevolent Fund for East Lancashire . Among the visiting brethren present were'Bros . G . F . East , P . P . G . D . C . E . F . ;
| ohn Peters , P . G . S . W . North Wales and Shropshire ; L . Taylor . P . M . 1387 ; H . Elliott , 1387 ; R . W . Braithwaite , 147 6 , Blackpool ; G . S . Ballad , 1345 ; Thomas Fallows , 1161 ; Fred Ccoper , 999 ; P . H . Holt , 6 . C 4 ; G . P . Griffith , W . M . 597 ; James Spence , 163 ; Lieutenant Holmes Poulton . The harmony of the evening was much enhanced by the Masonic bre-
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thren present , whe sang Welsh and English ballads and anthems . An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday afternoon , the 19 th inst ., at three o ' clock , when five brethren presented themselves for raising . Thc W . M ., Bro . Thos . Robr . Peel , raised Bros . Jas . Kilner and Robt . Ruttle ; Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., raised Bro . John
Alker ; and Bro . John Unsworth . P . M ., raised Bros . Jas . Ireland and F . Brown . There was a good muster of thc brethren for a Saturday afternoon . The lodge was dulyclosed at 6 . 30 p . m . The brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a pleasant evening until 8 p . m ., when they returned to their own firesides . MELTHAM . —Lodge of Peace ( No . 149 ) . —
This lodge held its regular meeting on Satduray evening , February 12 th , 18 7 6 , in the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . Rayner , W . M . ; N . Earnshaw , S . W . ; D . Cairns , J . W . ; C . H . Redfearn , Secretary ; D . Wood , Treas . ; H . W . Wrigley , as S . D . ; J . Ellis , as J . D . ; W . Sugg , I . G . ; H . Buckley , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Keywood , T . A . Haigh , P . P . G . D . ; W . Haigh ,
W . Myers , and several other brethren . The minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , when the W . M . rose and said : Brethren . o having been placed in thc position which 1 have now the honour of occupying in this lodge , it falls to my lot this evening to have to discharge a very pleasant duty , and although I feel very conscious of my inability to do that justice to it which [ it so
much deserves , yet I feel sure that you will all agree with me when I say that no brother could help but both experience very great pleasure and feel very proud of having the privilege of discharging such a duty . The duty to which I allude , brethren , is that of having on behalf of the lodge to present to Brother C . II . Redfearn , P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of esteem and regard for
the long , faithful , and valuable services which he has rendered to the lodge , and as a mark of the high estimation in which he is held by the brethren . You are all aware from the minutes which have just been read and confirmed that at our last lodge meeting a resolution was passed to present him with this jewel , and I can assure you , brethren , that in the passing of that resolution a spontaneous
unanimity was displayed such as is seldom to be met with anywhere ; and I must also add that in making thc proposition , Bro . P . M . Wood , with his usual tact , very accurately gauged the feelings of thc brethren on the subject , as did also Bro . P . M . Dr . Haigh when he so promptlyseconded thc proposition . The jewel has now been purchased , and an inscription engraven upon it , which I will
read to you : " Presented by thc Lodge of Peace , 149 , to Bro . C . H . Redfearn , P . M ., for faithful services . February , 1876 . " Bro . P . M . Redfearn then advanced to the pedestal , and the W . M . in a very impressive manner addressed him as follows , viz . : Bro . P . M . Redfearn , by referring to the books I find that you have been a . member of this lodge rK years . You have been a P . M . of the lodge 1 ; years . Ycu
have acted as Secretary of the lodge 10 years . During thc time that you have been a member of the lodge you have acted as purveyor for a great number of years in addition to performing your duties as Secretary . I believe that at at a very early period of your Masonic career you embraced the opportunity of making yourself thoroughly acquainted with thc ceremonies ; and 1 also believe that
for the last 10 or 12 years each succeeding new W . M . who has passed through this chair has been more or less indebted to you for the instruction which you have been enabled to give them in the ceremoires , and for your advice and guidance in the conducting of the practical business of . the lodge . Thc officers of a lower degree have also been much "indebted to you for the instruction they have
received from you . Your usefulness to the lodge has not ended even here , but , as all the brethren very well know , whenever any work has had to be done for the lodge , no matter of what kind , you have always been found ready to put your shoulder to the wheel , and to work for the good of the lodge with a zeal which has been altogether unsurpassable . It is on account of these great and
valuable services which you have so freely rendered to the lodge that the brethren have agreed so unanimously to present you with this jewel , and I , in their name , have now the pleasnrc of handing it to you . I do so with the fullest confidence that it will be highly prized by you ; that it will be treasured up in your family as an heirloom , not for its intrinsic value , but for the warm and kind
feelings which it will ever have thc effect of ca'ling to your remembrance . And when you arc gone hence and are no more—when your spirit has ascended to that magnificent mansion above not made with hands—it will no doubt be handed down to your children and to your children ' s children for many generations , who , in their turn , will look upon it with feelings of satisfaction and pride at thc
thought of having had an ancestor in the olden time who was held in such high estimation among th »* Masonic brethren with whom it was his lot to associate . The W . M . ( shaking hands with him ) then said with great fervency : -. Bro . P . M . Redfearn , allow me to congratulate you , and may thc Great Architect of the Universe g ive you a long and a happy life to wear the jewel which has now been
presented to you by the brethren of this lodge . Bro . P . M . Redfearn in a very feeling manner then thanked the W . M . for the very flattering terms in whirh he had spoken of him and of what he had done for the lodge ; he also thanked the brethren for their very handsome present , assuring them that thc jewel would be hiehly prized by him as long as he lived . It had always been his earnest
desire to do all he could for the benefit of the old Lodge of Peace , and he trusted that he should ever merit a continuance of their good wishes . SHEFFIELD . — The Royal Brunswick Lodge ( No . 296 ) held its regular meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield , at 6 p . m ., on Monday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . Henry Ecroyd , W . M ., in the chair .
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forded every facility to those appreciating Freemasonry , and those who feel that in the Craft they have something solid to look forward to . He thanked them sincerely . The W . M . then gave " The Past Masters' Health , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Cottebrune , who suitably replied . The W . M . said the lodge was in a state of unexampled affluence , having- more than was wanted , and were enabled
out of their funds to g ive to those having nothing . That spoke volumes for the Treasurer and the Secretary , both of whose healths he cordially proposed . Bro . Hackford , Treasurer , in reply , said the lodge had , under the wise care and judgment of the P . W . M ., prospered , and it was a matter for congratulation , more especially as during the last year there had arrived amongst them so many very
worthy men . The lodge could afford to be charitable not only to Masonic bodies , but other institutions besides ; they ought to look around the world and see in what way they could alleviate distress , whether belonging to the Craft or not . Sometimes he was afraid Freemasons missed the opportunity of doing that good which was placed within their reach . They were a powerful body , well organized ,
and possessed great resources , and he did think , sometimes with a blush of shame , that they failed to reach that high standard of brotherly love towards each other , and towards all the world , which they ought to exhibit . Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , Secretary , thanked them for coupling his name with the toast , and as there was a " chiel among them taking notes , " and eager to hand down , as Bro .
Midilemas had said , what he should one morning wake up and blush to find fame , he would « nly say rhat he was always prepared to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of all , and in furtherance of the views of the brethren . He would say , however , that the members numbered ei ghty . The lodge had only been in existence four and a half years , and for one year they actually " hung fire , " having no
initiates . The great addition to their ranks was due to the influence of P . M . Oliver . The W . M . proposed " The Health of bis Officers . " Bro . Frederick West , on behalf of the officers of the lodge , acknowledged the kind way in which the toast had been proposed . For himself , as S . W ., he returned his sincere thanks . When the occupants entered the lodge there were few ini'iatcs , but by steady progress
thc vessel had steered over thc troubled waters , and had reached the haven of prosperity at last . Bros . R . C . Mount , J . W . ; R . Payne , S . D . ; and B . Turner , I . G ., having acknowledged the toast , the brethren separated . Bro . Geo . De Maid , founder of the lodge , was present . The evening was passed in the most pleasing manner , the interlude between thc speeches being filled with the soul of music ,
Bros . K . Cambridge , J . Rhodes , G . T . Carter , Dawson and Lawler giving , by their vocal powers , a charming fillip to the several toasts of the evening . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting of this young lodge was held on thc 17 th inst ., at the Metropolitan rjlub , 209 , l " cuu , nv ; iU-Tuu . d . Rrn J . J . Michael , W . M ., presided , and there were also present
Bros . James Willing , I . P . M . ; T . Williams , S . W . ; R . Kingham , J . W . ; G . Tims , P . M ., Secretary ; Scales , S . W . ' ; Side , J . D . ; Wm . Stiles , I . G . ; Colls , D . C . ; Rend , Solomon H . Stiles , Gilbert , Easy , J . Tims , Erwnod , Clarke , Cavett ,, Raney , Ormiston , Van Camp , Cadett , Bcrrie , J . W . 128 , ^; ordan ( Zetland ) , Pinkey , 177 ; and Harris , 177 . Bros .
G . and P . Vanderpuiup and H . Scales were i . aised , and Bros . Edwards , Ovens , Morgan , Raney , G . Clark , and Greenslade were passed . Afterwards Messrs . W . Brooker , T . P . Robins , Edward Van Camp , Joseph Iriuth , and J . J . Bosshart were initiated . All the ceremonies were fluentl y and impressively performed . The brethren at the close of the lodge work adjourned roan excellent banquet .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . r 5 " . l ) - —The regular February meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , when Bro . B . H . Swallow , W . M ., presided , having the assistance of Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P ., and Treasurer , as S . W . ; White , J . W . ; Scott , P . M ., Sec ; Turner , J . D . ; W . C . Parsons , P . M ., I . G . :
Shand , D . C . ; Hutchinson , W . S . ; and Bros . Sw .-iagman , Waugh , Emmanuel . Gardner , and Turner . There were also present Bros . W . W . Stiles , D . C . 1507 ; Sorrrll , S . D . 176 ; Townley , 1351 ; Reeves , S . W . 1 . -581 ; Lakin , 180 ; and Scott , 13 $ . Altogether about forty brethren attended . Bros . Pratt , 144 b , and Shepherd , J . W . 945 , were elected joining members of the lodge . Mr .
Irving was afterwards initiated in a very able manner by the W . M ., who subsequently , and as efficiently , raised Bros . Turner and Gardner to the Third Degree . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous rt past . After banquet the brethren honoured the usual toasts . In giving that of "The Grand Officers , " he congratulated the lodge on having one of these
brethren as a member , Bro . Cottebrune , who excelled in Freemasonry , and of whom they were all justly proud . Bro . Cottebrune replied , assuring the brethren in his happy style of his warm appreciation of the kind words used concerning him by the W . M . He was also proud to belong to a lod ge composed of such excellent hardworking Masons as those whom he saw around him . Bro . Cottebrune then
proposed "Die Health of the W . M ., " and referred to the length of time he had known him , and to the zealous and hard work which he had performed to bring this lodge into its present prosperous state . He was sure no Master could possibly have started and conducted a lodge in a more creditable manner than Bro . Swallow had done . ( Hear hear . ) The W . M ., in thanking Bro . Cottebrune
and the brethren for thc kind and cordial manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , said that he was indeed pleased to preside over so prosperous and harmonious a lodge , and the little pains he had taken to make it so were amply repaid by the effect produced . The toast of "The Visitors , " which was the next in order , was one , he said he had peculiar pleasure in proposing . He recognised among those brethren some distinguished Masons whom
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he had the . pleasure of knowing personally , and so knowing them he could say they were ornaments and patterns not only to their own , but any lodges visited . Bro . Sorrell , in bis reply , included acknowledgments of the hospitality of thc ledge , expressions of thc pleasure of his visit , and admiration of the working . Bro . W . W . Stiles , in his reply , said that having met with such a cordial reception ,
and experienced such an intellectual treat in the perfect working of the W . M . and his officers , he should be happy if some of the members of the City of Westminster Lodge would pay a visit to his , the Metropolitan Lodje , No . 1507 , when he was sure they would be desirous of doing so again . And this was the feeling he had himself as a visitor to the City of Westminster Lodge . On his rig ht were Bros .
Shand and Swaagman , both of whom were members of thc two lodges , and one of whom ( Bro . Shand ) was D . C . of the City of Westminster Lodge . It would be impossible to find two lodges where the working was carried out more efficiently , and where the brethren were more attentive and courteous to their visitors . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Townley also responded , and added I ' . is expression of his favourable
opinion of the lodge , in proof of which he would ask Bro . Shand to propose him as a joining member . The other \ isitors likewise replied in the same strain . The initiate ably responded to the toast of his health , and the W . M . then gave " The Officers , " and after expressing his regret at Bro . the Rev . P . M . Holden ' s absence , said that no better officers than those of this lodge were to be found . He was
quite satisfied with them , and he considered the great success of the lodge was due to the efficient officers he had chosen . The officers severally replied , and thanked the W . M . for ihe support and encouragement they had received . After the Tyler ' s toast , most of the brethren repaired to Freemasons' Tavern , where the St . James's Union Lodge ( No . 180 } ball was being held , under the
presidency of Bro . W . C . Parsons , P . M ., assisted by several energetic and worth y Stewards . MANCHESTER . —St . David's Lodge ( No . 147 ) . —The ninth annual meeting of this lodge ( thc motto of which is " V addraig goch , y ddyry gychwyn" ) was held on Thursday , thc 10 th inst .. at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , at 5 p . m . After the minutes of the previous
regular meeting were read and confirmed , Mr . James Buckley Peel was balloted for , and afterwards duly initiated by Bro . Thomas Gibson , P . M . Bro . Thomas Nichols , and Bro . John Roberts were respectively admitted as joining members . Bro . Thomas Robert Peel , W . M . elect , was then presented by BID . Thomas Richard Williams , P . M .. and duly installed by Bro . George Frederick East ,
Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies for East Lan cashire , which ceremony was performed in an able and impressive manner . The following brethren were likewise invested with the collar and jewel of their respective offices — namely , Bros . Edward Williams , S . W . ; Thomas Elliott , J . W . ; Frederick Coupe , Treas . ; Ishmael Davies , Sec ; James Maclian , S . D . ; . fuhn Taylor , , \ X ) . ; John
Oliver Evans , I . G . ; Isaac Wolstonc and James Pickford llowarth , Stewards ; James Sly , Tyler . The business of the lodfir being concluded , the brethren' adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where . 1 most sumptuous banquet was prepared , after which the loyal toasts were proposed and received by the brethren with that loyalty which characterises Freemasons . Being founded , as the name suggests , by
Welsh brethren , the toasts of " Success to the Lodges in Wales" was proposed by Thomas Richard Williams , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . John Peters , Provincial Grand Senior Warden for North Wales and Shropshire , who gave a very interesting account of the progress of Freemasonry in Wales . Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " reviewing his past career in the lodafe , and
remarked that the energy nnd perseverance which he had displayed in the fulfilment of the various offices , to which he had been from time to time elected was due to the fact that he had the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic blood running in his veins . He wished him health and long life to continue as a member of the lodge , and was sure that the W . M . would prove himself worth y of the
high position in which he was now placed by the unanimous vote of the brethren . The toast was received by the brethren with immense enthusiasm . The W . M . replied that he was deeply impressed , and at the same time gratified , with the honour which had that day been conferred upon him ; he felt that it was a great responsibility , but would endeavour to uphold the dignity and intellectual
vigour of the lodge , so that its working and moral tone should be second to none in the province . The W . M . proposed " Thc Health of the Past Masters , " and stated that out of six in number they might always count upon five being present at every meeting , ready and able to perform the duty pertaining to any office . The toast was warmly received by the brethren , and responded toby Bro .
John Unsworth , P . M . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Ishmael Davies , Secretary , and severally responded to . Bro . Cha'les Holmes Evans , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Newly-Invested Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . John Oliver Evans , I . G . The remaining toasts were given and duly honoured ; foicmost amongst these were " The Masonic Charilies , "
proposed by Bro . Thomas Gibson , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Thomas Wilson . The former remarked that the lodge had not only tided over its difficulties but presented 50 guineas to the Boys' School , and were now about to present thirty pounds to the Systematic Educational and Benevolent Fund for East Lancashire . Among the visiting brethren present were'Bros . G . F . East , P . P . G . D . C . E . F . ;
| ohn Peters , P . G . S . W . North Wales and Shropshire ; L . Taylor . P . M . 1387 ; H . Elliott , 1387 ; R . W . Braithwaite , 147 6 , Blackpool ; G . S . Ballad , 1345 ; Thomas Fallows , 1161 ; Fred Ccoper , 999 ; P . H . Holt , 6 . C 4 ; G . P . Griffith , W . M . 597 ; James Spence , 163 ; Lieutenant Holmes Poulton . The harmony of the evening was much enhanced by the Masonic bre-
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thren present , whe sang Welsh and English ballads and anthems . An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday afternoon , the 19 th inst ., at three o ' clock , when five brethren presented themselves for raising . Thc W . M ., Bro . Thos . Robr . Peel , raised Bros . Jas . Kilner and Robt . Ruttle ; Bro . Ellis Jones , P . M ., raised Bro . John
Alker ; and Bro . John Unsworth . P . M ., raised Bros . Jas . Ireland and F . Brown . There was a good muster of thc brethren for a Saturday afternoon . The lodge was dulyclosed at 6 . 30 p . m . The brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a pleasant evening until 8 p . m ., when they returned to their own firesides . MELTHAM . —Lodge of Peace ( No . 149 ) . —
This lodge held its regular meeting on Satduray evening , February 12 th , 18 7 6 , in the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . Rayner , W . M . ; N . Earnshaw , S . W . ; D . Cairns , J . W . ; C . H . Redfearn , Secretary ; D . Wood , Treas . ; H . W . Wrigley , as S . D . ; J . Ellis , as J . D . ; W . Sugg , I . G . ; H . Buckley , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . G . Keywood , T . A . Haigh , P . P . G . D . ; W . Haigh ,
W . Myers , and several other brethren . The minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , when the W . M . rose and said : Brethren . o having been placed in thc position which 1 have now the honour of occupying in this lodge , it falls to my lot this evening to have to discharge a very pleasant duty , and although I feel very conscious of my inability to do that justice to it which [ it so
much deserves , yet I feel sure that you will all agree with me when I say that no brother could help but both experience very great pleasure and feel very proud of having the privilege of discharging such a duty . The duty to which I allude , brethren , is that of having on behalf of the lodge to present to Brother C . II . Redfearn , P . M ., a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of esteem and regard for
the long , faithful , and valuable services which he has rendered to the lodge , and as a mark of the high estimation in which he is held by the brethren . You are all aware from the minutes which have just been read and confirmed that at our last lodge meeting a resolution was passed to present him with this jewel , and I can assure you , brethren , that in the passing of that resolution a spontaneous
unanimity was displayed such as is seldom to be met with anywhere ; and I must also add that in making thc proposition , Bro . P . M . Wood , with his usual tact , very accurately gauged the feelings of thc brethren on the subject , as did also Bro . P . M . Dr . Haigh when he so promptlyseconded thc proposition . The jewel has now been purchased , and an inscription engraven upon it , which I will
read to you : " Presented by thc Lodge of Peace , 149 , to Bro . C . H . Redfearn , P . M ., for faithful services . February , 1876 . " Bro . P . M . Redfearn then advanced to the pedestal , and the W . M . in a very impressive manner addressed him as follows , viz . : Bro . P . M . Redfearn , by referring to the books I find that you have been a . member of this lodge rK years . You have been a P . M . of the lodge 1 ; years . Ycu
have acted as Secretary of the lodge 10 years . During thc time that you have been a member of the lodge you have acted as purveyor for a great number of years in addition to performing your duties as Secretary . I believe that at at a very early period of your Masonic career you embraced the opportunity of making yourself thoroughly acquainted with thc ceremonies ; and 1 also believe that
for the last 10 or 12 years each succeeding new W . M . who has passed through this chair has been more or less indebted to you for the instruction which you have been enabled to give them in the ceremoires , and for your advice and guidance in the conducting of the practical business of . the lodge . Thc officers of a lower degree have also been much "indebted to you for the instruction they have
received from you . Your usefulness to the lodge has not ended even here , but , as all the brethren very well know , whenever any work has had to be done for the lodge , no matter of what kind , you have always been found ready to put your shoulder to the wheel , and to work for the good of the lodge with a zeal which has been altogether unsurpassable . It is on account of these great and
valuable services which you have so freely rendered to the lodge that the brethren have agreed so unanimously to present you with this jewel , and I , in their name , have now the pleasnrc of handing it to you . I do so with the fullest confidence that it will be highly prized by you ; that it will be treasured up in your family as an heirloom , not for its intrinsic value , but for the warm and kind
feelings which it will ever have thc effect of ca'ling to your remembrance . And when you arc gone hence and are no more—when your spirit has ascended to that magnificent mansion above not made with hands—it will no doubt be handed down to your children and to your children ' s children for many generations , who , in their turn , will look upon it with feelings of satisfaction and pride at thc
thought of having had an ancestor in the olden time who was held in such high estimation among th »* Masonic brethren with whom it was his lot to associate . The W . M . ( shaking hands with him ) then said with great fervency : -. Bro . P . M . Redfearn , allow me to congratulate you , and may thc Great Architect of the Universe g ive you a long and a happy life to wear the jewel which has now been
presented to you by the brethren of this lodge . Bro . P . M . Redfearn in a very feeling manner then thanked the W . M . for the very flattering terms in whirh he had spoken of him and of what he had done for the lodge ; he also thanked the brethren for their very handsome present , assuring them that thc jewel would be hiehly prized by him as long as he lived . It had always been his earnest
desire to do all he could for the benefit of the old Lodge of Peace , and he trusted that he should ever merit a continuance of their good wishes . SHEFFIELD . — The Royal Brunswick Lodge ( No . 296 ) held its regular meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield , at 6 p . m ., on Monday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . Henry Ecroyd , W . M ., in the chair .