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,. 1 ieri introduced and installed as first W . M . of theWal-[• " ( . Lodge , No . iSg 2 . Having been duly saluted the \\ r ° M invested his officers as follows : Bros . John G . Horsey . 1 S 6 , and P . M . 1619 , as S . W . ; Wm . Pile , J . W . ; \ V Russell Crowe , P . M ., Treasurer ; E . Dickman , S . D . ; T VV . Baldwin , J . D . ; Thos . Carder , I . G . ; andW . Harwood W . S . /

, . .... The W . M . then rose and said that a very pleasingduty now devolved upon him , viz ., to propose that the Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the P . G . Treasurer , and the Prov . Grand Secretary be elected honorary members of this lodge . This was seconded by the S . VV ., and carried with acclamation . Propositions for initiation and joining having been

disposed ot , the b . W . proposed that a lodge ot instruction be established in Carshalton , and that the W . M . act as its Preceptor . This was seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . A host of brethren having tendered their " Hearty good wishes " to the W . M ., the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . G . C . Burry , P . G . O . ( the composer of most of

the music used ) , directed the musical arrangements . He was assisted in a very able manner by Bro . W . H . Hook . The brethren shortly afterwards re-assembled at banquet at the King's Arms Hotel , Carshalton , and we may here speak a word in praise of the very excellent manner in which the proprietor , Mr . Jackson , provided for them . The usual loyal and other toasts followed .

In response to that for " The Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , " Bro . ARNOLD replied , and said it , was an easy task for him to get through the first part of this pleasant duty ; mention of thenames of the noblemen at the head of the Order was always well received ; they were able and willing to fulfil the duties allotted them . For himself , he had been greatly pleased with the day ' s

proceedings . The attendance of so large an assembly had much impressed him . The Wallington Lodge had made a good start , and he trusted it . would have a successful career . He could assure the brethren Masonry was very dear to his heart . He forcibly impressed upon them that it must net be looked upon as a Benefit Society . There was much good to be done by those who professed it ; it had a

tendency to make them better men and citizens . The precepts it inculcated were taught by the symbols in use amongst them , and led up to closer associations , and to the promotion of mutual enjoyment . Bro . Arnold concluded an able speech by thanking one and all for the reception they had given him . In giving the next toast— "The Health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Surrey , Bro . General Studholme

Brownrigg , C . B . " —the W . M . regretted the absence of the P . G . M ., but he felt assured the brethren would give it a hearty reception . For the toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . PAXON replied . He made happy allusion to the beautiful arrangements of the lodge room , and the way in which the business had been conducted . He should carry away with him most pleasant recollections of the day's work .

In giving the toast of "The Consecrating Officers , " Bro . J G . HORSEY , S . W ., spoke of the great impression that must have been made on the minds of the brethren that day b y the beautiful and instructive oration of the Provincial Grand Chaplain . He concluded by coupling with the toast the name of the Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . C . GREENWOOD , G . C . B ., P . G . S ., thereupon

replied . He much regretted that their esteemed brother had not been able to join them at the festive board . It was his firm conviction that no better Mason than the P . G . Chaplain could be fcund . The lodge had a good beginning , and he trusted its future might be equally satisfactory . Before sitting down he would beg leave to propose a toast—that was , "The Health of their W . M . " He could personally

bear testimony to the energy Bro . Sawyer had displayed over the preliminary work in connection with the formation of the lodge . He believed the W . M . was actuated by a desire to uphold the present principles of Freemasonry . The brethren had , indeed , a good Master . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Greenwood for the way in which he had spoken . If he displayed rather too

much persistency in the prosecutions of the preliminary work , he would remind the brethren he considered himself but as the mouthpiece of the founders . He had sometimes been under the impression that he was indicting an amount of boredom on Bro . Greenwood ; but he could assure the brethren that he had experienced on all occasions the most courteous treatment from the Prov . Grand Secretary . He

could not help feeling that a great compliment was paid him when brethren who had sat under him in another lodge expressed a wish he should be the first Master of the Wallington Lodge . Bro . Sawyer concluded an excellent speech by expressing his thanks to one and all . To the toast of "The Visitors" Bros . PRICE , MITCHELL , and DAVIS responded .

The Officers and Founders of the Lodge" were next complimented , and then the W . M . called upon the Prov . G . Sec . to propose the next toast— " The Charities of the Order , " requesting him to associate it with "The Masonic Press . " Bro . GREENWOOD eloquently detailed the work being done by the Institution for the " relief of the distressed

brethren , their widows and children . He also referred to the assistance given by the Masonic Press in recording the same , and associated with the toast the name of Bro . W . >" . Morgan , whom he called upon to respond . " ro . MORGAN expressed his acknowledgment of the honour done him in connecting his name with the toast , a U ? . the gratification it afforded him to be enabled in his

ollicial capacity to do what lay in his power to advance the interests of the Masonic Institutions . He complimented 1 ) > f ^ resen ' the support which the province regularly oestowed on those Institutions . He was unable to say oil-hand what Surrey had done for the Schools , though ic was well aware it had given freely to both , but e , , ' from the paper which was published last * da , . hat ; t had been represented at each of the last

„ , tion , vals of the Roval Masonic Benevolent Instituexr i 1 " _ 'hat the sum of its contributions vary largely thp . fi ? " ° ' Br 0 - Greenwood had reminded them that whicn 11 u f tI , e Ro yal Masonic Benevolent Institution , evnn ? ti n so s' £ n " y fruitful of good , was now an Masoi ? 1 - pasl : ' and that the festival o £ 'he Roval Bro M lnstl ' ° n for Girls was rapidly approaching , He , w'lich ' lt Ka ? ' most anxious . that the great success year iwi 1 i ! & es had liad the P leasure of announcing last be his H . t be re P ea'ed this . At the same time he felt it to am Y to say what no doubt had momentarily escaped

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the notice of Bro . Greenwood—that there was yet a third festival to be held in the current year—that of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; and great as was his desire that the girls should receive their due share of support , he felt it incumbent on him to point out that the Boys' Institution was even in greater need of support , to this extent , at all events , that the number of vacancies is very small , while

the number of candidates is overwhelmingly large . Considering , therefore , that it was only last autumn that the Girls' School had been enlarged , he trusted the brethren of the Wallington Lodge would do all they could to assist the Institution with which their energetic Bro . Binckes had been for so many years connected . ^ The proceedings then terminated .

Consecration Of The Humphrey Chetham Chapter, No. 645.

CONSECRATION OF THE HUMPHREY CHETHAM CHAPTER , No . 645 .

This chapter was consecrated in the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the iSth inst ., by Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , M . E . Prov . Grand Superintendent of East Lancashire , assisted by the following Provincial Grand Officers , viz .: Comps . Clement VV . Beswicke Royds , P . G . H . ; Franklin Thomas , P . G . J . ; John Chadwick , P . G . S . E . ; Henry

Thomas , P . G . P . S . ; J . H . Silhtoe , P . G . 1 st Asst . S . ; J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . ; John Salmon , P . G . D . of C . ; Dr . T . M . Bentley , Org . ; R . T . Glendinning , Blacker , and F . R . Peel , P . G . Stewards ; and Thomas Mitchell , P . G . Janitor . There were also present Comps . J . S . Hine , P . P . G . H . ; George Higgins , P . P . G . P . S . ; the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . G . S . N . Derbyshire ; Charles Heywood , Z . designnte ; Charles F . JMatier , H . designate ; Carl Johann

Gotz , J . designate ; VV . Ashton , J . Crowther , S . Kelly , Stubbs , Harrop , and R . JR . Lissenden ( Freemason ) . At three o ' clock prompt a chapterwas opened by Comps . Sillitoe , acting Z . ; Peel , actingH . ; andLees , acting J . The M . E . Prov . Grand Superintendent and Provincial Grand Officers entered the chapter and were received with Royal Arch honours , after which the chapter was consecrated and dedicated in a most impressive manner by Comp .

Starkie , who also delivered a most eloquent oration on the constitution and designs of Royal Arch Masonry . The prayers and extracts from the Scriptures were beautifully read by the Provincial Grand J . ( Comp . F . Thomas ) , and the musical portion of the ceremony was ably conducted by Comp . Dr . J . M . Bentley , who presided at the harmonium . At the conclusion of the consecration ceremony , Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . 1 st Asst . S ., installed

the Principals designate , viz . : Comps . C . Heywood , Z . ; C . F . Matier , H . ; Carl J . Gotz , J . The following officers were elected and afterwards invested by Comp . Sillitoe , viz .: Comps . J . Lees , S . E . and Treas . ; T . Harrop , S . N . ; S . Kelly , P . S . ; J . Crowther , 1 st Asst . S . ; Stubbs , 2 nd Stockwell , Crown , Albert Embankment , at 7 . Asst . S . ; J . Sly , Janitor . A vote of thanks to the M . E . Prov . Grand

Superintendent and the Provincial Grand Officers for their attendance and the services rendered by them was proposed by Comp . Matier , H ., who also proposed that Comp . Starkie be elected an honorary member of the chapter , which was cordially and enthusiastically carried , for which mark of esteem the M . E . P . G . Superintendent expressed his gratification . After " Hearty good wishes" had been tendered by the V'sitors , the chapter was closed in solemn form .

An adjournment was made to the dining hall , where , under the presidency of Comp . Heywood , '/ .., a most recherche banquet was served , which had evidently taxed the best energies and taste of the Steward , Bro . Philips , and his wife , and reflected the greatest credit upon them . The menu cards ivere printed and illustrated with old English type and blocks , and will no doubt be preserved as a memento of a very happy and joyous evening . The toast

list was wisely condensed , there being only six toasts proposed , and all Masonic honours were dispensed with , so that the proceedings , which were of a truly fraternal character , terminated at an early hour . The M . E . Provincial Grand Superintendent during the evening expressed his entire satisfaction with the completeness of the arrangements , and complimented the promoters on the excellence of the menu .

Metropolitan Chapter Of Improvement.

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT .

The usual weekly convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 22 nd inst ., at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Michael ' s-alley , Cornhill , and was as usual well attended . Present : Comps . Pounceby , Z . ; VV . Taylor , H . ; Dollridge , J . Walter , N . Green , VV . Eraser , J . S . Naser , H . Payne ,

J . Payne , J . Davis , H . Thompson , Maidwell , Goodchild , Pritchard , J . Burn ( Preceptor ) , and several others . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Walter being the candidate , and was most ably performed , all the officers being well up to their duties , and , without disparagement to any one , the very efficient services of Comp . Payne as P . S . ought not to pass without a few words of commendation . It is almost heedless to say that the

three Principals were the right men in the right places . At the conclusion of the ceremony the following new members were elected : Comps . Goodchild , 749 ; A . Pritchard , 1538 ; J . Burn , 907 . The following companions were elected for the next fortnight , Comps . Pounceby , Z . ; Pritchard , H . ; Taylor , J . ; R . Payne , N . ; Maidwell , P . S . The chapter was then closed and adjourned until Tuesday evening , the 29 th inst ., at the usual hour .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . MANOAH RHODES . Bro . Manoah Rhodes , well-known in Bradford and in West Yorkshire as a most worthy and eminent citizen , and a most energetic and sympathetic Freemason , passed away on Sunday , the 20 th Inst ., at his residence , Norton-lane , Bradford . He was seized with paralysis on Friday , the

nth , and died early on the 20 th , deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and brethren . He was initiated November ioth , iS 5 i , though , singularly enough , he was not passed until March 21 st , 1 S 59 , and became a W . M . on April 1 Sth , 1859 . He was a most active and earnest member of the distinguished Lodge of Hope , 302 , and was foremost in all charitable work . He became W . M . in 1863 ,

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and was appointed Prov . J . G . W . in 1 S 67 . He was one of the founders of " Pentalp ' ha , " 974 , in 1 S 63 , and became its W . M . in 1 S 6 7 . He was exalted in the Chapter of Charity , 302 , July 1 st , 1 SG 1 ; he became First Principal in 1 SGG , and in 1 S 76 he served as J . in Prov . G . Chapter , and was P . E . C . of Faith Encampment of Knights Templar . He was Chairman of the Charity Committee 1871 , in succession

to Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , and one of its most active members from its fprmation on the 13 th April , 1 S 59 . Bro . Rhodes was born on the 7 th of March , 1 S 10 , so that he had entered upon the 72 nd year of his age . Up to Thursday evening , the 10 th inst ., he had attended to business with his usual activity , which was beyond that of many men of his years . The business concern , which under

his management had risen to one of leading importance in Yorkshire , was of his own creation . His father , a slay and heald manufacturer , lived at Morley , where Bro . Manoah Rhodes was born , and where he resided until he had completed his twelfth year . On the gth of Novembei , 1822 , he left his father ' s house , and walked over to Bradford to enter upon an apprenticeship with Mr . John Allott ,

then a silversmith in Kirkgate , upon the site of whose shop Bro . Rhodes subsequently erected the fine building now standing there . After completing his engagement with Mr . Allott Bro . Rhodes began business upon his own account in premises at the bottom of Westgate . -In 1 S 77 these premises , which had been much enlarged during Bro . Rhodes ' s occupation of them , were vacated

for those at present occupied by the firm in Kirkgate , and which , it may be remarked , constitute one of the first establishments of the kind in the provinces . Although Bro . Rhodes did not enter the Town Council until some years after the Charter of Incorporation had been granted in 1 S 47 , he took an active part in the agitation for incorporation , few tradesmen being more

sensible of the advantages which would follow municipal government than he was . Even when not officially connected with the Corporation , his interest in its affairs was maintained , and his judgment was often referred to in matters of moment . In fact , throughout his career Bro . Rhodes was ever solicitous for the well-being of the town of his adoption . In iSs 6 he entered the Council as one of the

councillors for the North Ward . For some years after his period of office had expired he refrained from again accepting municipal honours , although frequently invited to do so ; but in 1 S 71 he again entered the Council as a representative of the North Ward . In November , 1 S 73 , Bro . Rhodes was elected mayor of the borough . His proposer on that occasion was Mr . Mark Dawson , who said that Bro .

Rhodes was one of the few men who had not made an enemy , either political or religious . It was just fifty-one years the previous day since Bro . Rhodes first entered Bradford . He had prospered with the town , had progressed with its progress , and had succeeded with its success . The public incidents of the year of Bro . Rhodes ' s mayoralty were sufficiently numerous to test his ability for the position .

During the first two months of 1874 , Bradford , in common with the rest of the country , passed through the turmoil of a general election , and in this borough party feeling ran high . As mayor and chief magistrate , Bro . Rhodes maintained a strict impartiality throughout the somewhat protracted contest . In the April following the first of the schools erected by the Bradford School Board , namely , that

in Bowling Back-lane , was opened , and several other Board schools were completed during the year . In July the mayor opened the St . James ' s Wholesale Market in Leedsroad . In August , the statue erected in honour of Sir Titus Salt , Bart ., was unveiled . Bro . Rhodes had on that occasion the honour of entertaining to luncheon in the banqueting room of the Town Hall , the Duke of Devonshire ( who had

unveiled the statue ) , Lord Frederick Cavendish , M . P ., the Lord Mayor of York , and a large number of other gentlemen . Shortly after his retirement from the chief magistracy of the borough Bro . Rhodes was placed on the commission . of the peace , and continued to discharge magisterial duties up to the time of his decease . To this record of the public offices filled by the deceased gentleman , it may be added

that he was a member of the Bradford Board of Guardians in 1 S 65 , and was an overseer for the township of Bradford in 1 S 6 S and the three following years . He was a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and was a large contributor to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons .

Bro . Rhodes comleted his 71 st year on the 7 th inst . He has left a widow and a family of six sons and two daughters . The funeral was to take place on Wednesday last at Undercliffe Cemetery .

BRO . JAMES PRICKETT . We have to record the death at Oxford , on the 16 th inst ., of Bro . lames Prickett , in his Sgth year . He was initiated in the Alfred Lodge , Oxford , No . 340 , in the year 1 S 19 , but has not for a long time taken any active interest in Freemasonry , and had ceased to be a subscribing member . Bro . Prickett was the oldest Mason in the province .

THE LATE BRO . R . WEBSTER . The mortal remains of Bro . Ralph Webster , S . W . of the Prince Arthur Lodge , No . 1570 , meeting in Liverpool , were interred at St . James's Cemetery , in that city , on Friday , the 18 th inst . Deceased , who was proprietor of the Royal Park Hotel , North Hill-street , Liverpool , was also a member of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1356 , of

the Harmony , No . 220 , Garston , and the high esteem in which he was held was shown by the very large attendance at his funeral . He was also well known and highly respected in the " Park , " and his death , at the early age of thirty-eight , has caused general regret in a wide circle of friends . Among those present were Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; C . Arden , W . M . 1356 ; J . VV . Williams , P . M . 135 G ; B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . WoolrichP . M .

, 1356 ; S . Hikins , P . M . 1356 ; R . Roberts , P . M . 1570 ; Worthington , W . M . 1570 ; J . Kcet , S . W . 135 G ; E . George , J . W . 1356 ; H . P . Squire , Sec . 13 SG ; P . Askew , J . Shaw , E . J . Jones , R . VV . Lowry , A . D . Ilesketh , W . M . 1182 ; J . O . Rea , J . W . 11 S 2 ; Messrs . T . Pritchard , R . Jones , W . Dennick , Rimmer , J . Ellis , one of the trustees of the Licensed Victuallers' Association ; and Bro . W . Coatcs , an ex-chairman of the association .

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