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that they were particularly fortunate in having so good a place to meet in as the Viaduct Hotel , because in consequence of thc handsome and complete manner in which thc lodge rooms were furnished the effect of the ceremonies were greatly enhanced . In concluding his remarks he said it also afforded him as an old Mason a great deal of
pleasure in testifying to the admirable " working" of the officers of the lodge , some of whom would bear favourable comparison with any in the Craft . " The Honorary I . P . M . " came next in order , and was modestly acknowledged by Bro . Dubois . The concluding toasts , viz ., "The Treasurer , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler's , having been given , the proceedings terminated .
GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( No . 424 ) - — This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday last , the 2 ist inst ., at the Half Moon Hotel , High-street , Gateshead . The lodge was opened at 7 o ' clock by Bro . J . Marchant , P . M ., W . M ., assisted by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . J . Probert , P . M . ; A . Anderson , S . W . ; John Mackay , J . W . ; W . F . Poad , Sec . ; John F .
Boyes , S . D . ; John Redpath , J . D . ; J . Beeby , Steward ; G . W . Wealleans , I . G . ; John Curry , Prov . Grand Tyler , Tyler ; Thomas Ramsey , E . A . Gibson , A . Walkie , R . Nicholson , T . S . Miller , R . Kearon , and Thomas Pearson . Visitors : Bros . J . Cook . P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Whitfield . W . M . 4 8 ; M . Corbitt , I . P . M . 48 ; W . McLerron , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting having
been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Capt . Robert Kearon , having been previously examined and found proficient , was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., Bro . J . Marchant , who also delivered to the newlyraised brother the explanation of the Third Degree Tracing Board in a very distinct and able manner . The lodge
was then closed to the First Degree , when the Building Committee for the new hall for this lodge submitted their report , and promised that the plans of the new building should be in the hands of the W . M . on the following Friday , after which day they would be open for the inspection of the brethren . The names of two candidates for Freemasonry were proposed by the W . M .. who then
adjourned the lodge for refreshment , where the usual loyal toasts were proposed , and heartily received with musical honours . The W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors , " saitl how happy the members of the Borough Lodge were at all times to entertain visitors , and trusted that all present felt heartily welcome . Bro . R . Whitfield , Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Industry , No . 4 8 , responded . The
W . M . then proposed , in complimentary terms , the toast of " The Press , " coupled with the name of our representative , to which Bro . Kelly replied . In proposing " The Health of the Newly-Raised Brother , Captain R . Kearon , " The W . M . recounted an interesting and pleasing experience of the advantages of Freemasonry that Bro , Kearon had recently met with . Bro . Kearon had the
misfortune to get on shore with | his ship , in a storm on the 7 th inst ., on the Northumberland coasr , near Blyth . His distress was increased by the fact that his wife was on board . On reaching the shore , he was met by Bro . Wilson , of the Coast Guard Station at Hartley , who , on discovering that hc was a Freemason , exhibited the greatest courtesy and attention , and assisted Bro .
Kearon in his efforts to land his wife , and treated her with the greatest hospitality whilst measures were being taken to remove the vessel from shore , which was happily effected , after many trying hours . Bro . Kearon , in reply , endorsed everything that the W . M . had said as to Bro . Wilson ' s kindness , and further related that he ( Bro . Wilson ) had been good enough to forward his wife home to Shields , which entailed upon him a walk of
nearly five miles to the nearest railway station . Bro . J . Probert , P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " complimenting him in very eulogistic terms for the able manner in which he hid carried out the duties of W . M . The cheers with which the remarks of Bro . Probert were received was conclusive proof of the popularity of Bro . Marchant . The brethren separated shoitly before eleven o ' cliock .
BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Lodge ( No . 811 ) . ¦ —An official visit was paid to this lodge on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., by Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . ( Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ) , and a special vote of thanks was passetl , thanking the Prov . G . Master and his officers for their attendance . At thc conclusion of the business of the lodge a banquet took place at thc Royal Pavilion in
honour of thc occasion . About sixty guests were present . Bro . H . Abbey ( W . M . ) presided , and he was supported by several distinguished visitor- * . The Provincial Officers included Sir W . W . Burrell , P . G . M . ; Bros . J . H . Scott , D . P . G . M . ; \ V . Sergison , S . W . ; V . P . Freeman , Sec . ; Dawes , acting Registrar ; Mark Tanner , S . D . ; C . Tomkinson , Supt . of W . ; Corder , acting D . C ; Jos . Farncombe , Sword
Bearer ( Freemason ); A . King , Organist ; Nell , Purst . ; Hawkes , Holford , McWhinnie , Evcrshcd , and Ruble , Stewards . Bros . G Vickers , S . W ., and J . C . Chalk , J . W ., filled their allotted places . There were also present Bros . W . R . Wood , P . G . Steward ; S . Tanner , W . M . South Saxon ; Wilkinson , W . M . Royal Clarence ; Bennett , W . M . Royal Brunswick ; Horsley , Dr . Taaffe , H . Hallett , W . L .
Brigtlen , G . Reeves Smith , H . Martin , J . Smith , W . Smith , J . Stedman , Mayall , J . Eberell , and G . De Paris . The W . M . gave "The Queen and the Craft ; " also that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grantl Master of England . " In giving the latter toast he said his Royal Highness had carried all heaits captive by his genial manner and the
great interest hc had manifested in everything belonging to the Craft . Bro . W . R . Wood proposed " The Health of the Pro Grantl Master of England , the Earl of Carnarvon . " Bro . Horsley gave " The Health of Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lotlge , Present and Past , " Bro . Wood responded . The
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W . M . next gave "The Health of Sir Walter W . Burrell , their Provincial Grand Master , " and expressed the great pleasure it had afforded him that Sir Walter should have visited the Yarborough Lodge during his year of office . They were all aware of the deep interest which he took in the Craft , and trusted he might long enjoy good health to fill the important office which he now occupied . The
Provincial G . M ., in responding , said he had only two or three more lodges to visit before completing thc task which he had set himself of personally judging of the work in every lodge in the province . It had proved a very pleasing ordeal . He had always been well received , and the working of the lodges had invariably met his approval . He wished the officers of lodges
to impress on members , by their example , the grand principles of the Craft , and if they had any differences he trusted they would endeavour to settle them with the ri ght hand of fellowship . The W . M . next gave " The Health of Bro . J . H . Scott and the Officers cf Prov . G . Lodge , Present and Past . " He said Bro . Scott was personally known to many , and was respected by every Mason in the
province . Bro . Scott replied , and passed a high compliment on Bro . De Paris , Secretary to the Yarborough Lodge . He pointed to him as an example it would be well for other lodges to follow . Bro . De Paris was an old and tried Mason , and nothing was more conducive to the welfare of a lodge than to have a brother of experience as Secretary . It required peculiar qualifications for that post
—one " to the manner born . " He deprecated the recent practice of appointing young and inexperienced brethren to the office of Secretary . Having congratulated the members of the lodge on the success of their candidate , who stood sixth on the list for the recent Girls' School election , he referred to thc recently-formed Charities Committee in the province , and said the case
he had mentioned was an instance of the good arising from their energies being concentrated . He could not but think it most desirable that they should use all their votes { or local candidates . He mentioned as a singular fact that the Yarborough Lodge was No . 811 . The last lodge was numbered exactly one thousand more , and as this large increase had
occurred in 19 years , it was at the rate of one new lodge a week . There was no doubt but that the accession of the Prince of Wales to the Grand Mastership had given an impetus to Masonry , but the rapid increase had commenced before the time of his Royal Highness . He mentioned this fact to show that Freemasonry was no passing fancy—not a thing of fashion and a day . He urged the brethren to
uphold the dignity of the fraternity in every way . While they continued true to themselves and the Craft they need not fear the result . Bro . W . Sergison , S . W . ; and Bro . V . P . Freeman , G . Secretary , also responded . Bro . Holford , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " and he suitably responded . Bro . Dr . Taaffe gave " The Visitors . " Bros . Hallett , Brigden , and Eberell acknowledged the
compliment . * The toast of " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bros . W . R . Wood and F . Holford j "The Officers ofthe Lodge" by Bros . G . Vickers and J . C . Chalk . During the evening some capital vocal selections were given by Bros . Conti and Faulkner Leigh , Bro . G . Vickers accompanying on the piano . Mr , Booth , East-street , supplied the banquet .
TUN BRIDGE WELLS , — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Pump Room , on Wednesday , the 16 th . There were present Bros . H . D . M . Williams , W . M . ; W . B . Bacon , I . P . M . ; B . S . Wilmott , P . M ., P . G . S ., acting S . W . ; J . Burton , J . W . ; W . F . Elcrs , P . M ., Treas . ; T . F . Bates , Sec ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; T . Waterman , J . D . ; R . W . Delves , D . C ;
C . Graham , A . D . C . ; Cheale , I . G . ; Strange , Tyler ; A . Arnold , G . Farrer , Langridgc , Rule , Ranking , Ramsbotham , Williams , J . Read , P . M . ; W . Delves , P . M . The visitors were Bros . C . H . Cronwell Marsh , 199 ; W . T . Wrighten , 23 ; and J . G . Caleday , 1619 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , Mr . Thos . Boorman Lanstlell was
regularly initiated into Freemasonry in a most impressive manner , the W . M . giving the charge in excellent style . On P . M . Bacon bringing forward his resolution , " That all brethren being three years in arrears should be struck off the lodge , " an amendment was put by Bro . P . M . Elers , seconded by Bro . Arnold , " That the Treasurer should write to or see those brethren who were in arrears , and inform
them ' that unless they paid up their subscriptions before the next regular meeting in May , they will be struck oS the lodge , '" which was carried . Hearty good wishes having been given , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Kentish Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served to them by Bro . Rule , after which the usual loyal toasts were given . The toast
of " The Initiate" was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Lansdell replied briefly but pertinently . The toast of " The Visitors " was next given , and responded to by Bro . C H . C . Marsh , of Peace and Harmony Lodge , Dover , who said it was very pleasing to him to be the guest of the Holmesdale Lodge , especially as his father was one of the founders of the lodge , and the oldest Mason in England , having been initiated into the Craft in 1819 , atthe
Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath , of which he has just been elected an honorary member , and wished him ( Bro . Marsh ) to inform tbe W . M . that although absent he was always pleased to hear of the continued prosperity of the Holmesdale Lodge . Other toasts followed , and during the evening the company were entertained with some excellent singing by Bros . Wrighten , Boorman , and Bates .
BARROW - IN - FURNESS . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —One of the distinguishing features of Freemasonry is that its adhsrents rarely forget valuable services , and the brethren connected with this lodge fully
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exemplified this in presenting Bro . Henry Cook with a beautiful illuminated address , which reads : — " To Brother Henry Cook , P . M . 119 , 1021 , Wor . Prov . Senior Grand Warden for Cumberland and Westmorland . Worshipful Sir , —Your year of office as Master of this lodge is about to terminate , and the brethren desire to express to you their high appreciation of your valued services . During
your residence in Barrow you have ever manifested a warm interest in the welfare of the lodge , and have twice filled the highest position in it to the entire satisfaction of the members . They are pleased to remember that your labours in Freemasonry are generally recognised , and that you were their Worshipful Master when a neighbouring province conferred upon you the distinguished office of
Senior Grand Warden . They earnestly hope thai you may be long spared to continue by your Masonic example and teaching to beneficially influence your brethren . " ( Here follows the signatures of the officers . ) As an acknowledgment Bro . Cook was pleased to present to the lodge a faithful and beautiful portrait of himself—the
work was universally admired , and reflected great credit on the artist , Bro . Richards , J . W . 1021 . The presentation was made in Bro . Cook ' s usual characteristic style , and called forth the warm applause of the brethren . Bro . Reid , W . M ., on behalf of the lodge accepted the pleasing gift , ami in very felicitous terms expressed the obligations the brethren were under to their worthy Bro . Cook .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The above lodge held their regular meeting at the Masonic Rooms , on the 16 th inst . ; Bros . R . Wolfenden , W . M . ; J . Ellershaw , S . W . ; W . Packer , J . W . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Sec . ; F . G . Dale , I . P . M . ; 11 . Hartley , S . D . ; H . Stirzaker ( acting ) , J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork ( acting ) , I . G . ; and a very good gathering of thc brethren were present . Tbe
lodge was opened in the First Degree . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . gave the charge and the historical part to a brother who had not received it . The lodge was closed to thc Second Degree . Bro . F . G . Dale , I . P . M ., gave the Second Lecture on the tracing board in a vcry efficient manner .
The lodge was closed to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Ellershaw , S . W ., gave the charge , the brethren who had not heard it before standing . Bro . J . Acton , P . M ., Sec , read the bye-laws of the lodge . A unanimous vote of thanks was given to Bro . Dale , I . P . M ., for giving the lecture , and to Bro . Ellershaw , S . W ., for giving the charge . There was one proposal , and the business of the evening being ended the lodge was closed .
STRETFORD . —Princa Leopold Lodge ( No 15 88 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Herbert-street , on Monday , the 14 th inst . This being Bank Holiday , and a beautifully fine day , there was a large attendance of the members of the lodge as well as visiting brethren . The lodge was opened at 2 . 4 s p . m ., by Bro . Wakefield , P . M .
( in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ) , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . Crompton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Barber , W . M . 1730 , J . W . ; Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Cheshire , Treasurer ; Crosby , Sec ; Andrew , S . D . ; W . Cole , Org . ; Boden , I . G . ; Worthington , Tyler . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros , the Rev . H . B . Jones , P . P . G . Chaplain ; W . Bowden , P . P . G . S . B .
Rev . E . H . Cooke , Chaplain 1730 ; Hollins , W . M , 132 ; England , S . W , 1730 ; Allison , J . W . 1730 ; Magee , W . M . 548 ; Erskine , 724 ; Vetter , 81-5 ; Bradbury , W . M . 1357 ; Batty , W . M . 1387 ; Watson , W . M . 1496 ; Dodd , S . D * . 78 ; Miller , Sec . 1357 . The lodge having been opened in the several degrees , Bro . Crompton was presented by Bro . Bowden . P . P . G . S . B ., for installation , the ceremony
throughout being ably performed by the Installing Master , Bro . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Cheshire . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Crosby , S . W . j Andrew , J . W . ; Goodacre , P . M ., Treas ., re-elected ; J . E . Boden , Sec ; Wm . Cole , S . D . ; Jas . Cole , J . D . ; Geo . Barber , W . M . 1730 , D . of C ; Thos . Avison , I . G . ; and Wallwork , Tyers , and Sharp , Stewards . Hearty good
wishes having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed at 5 p . m . An omnibus being in attendance , the brethren were conveyed thereon to the Lord Nelson Hotel , Urmston , where they sat down to an excellent banquet provided by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Holliday . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and suitably responded to , and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close at 10 . 30 p . m .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult . There were present Bros . J . Hurst , P . M . 1312 , W . M . j Forge , S . W . ; Weaver , P . M . Lily of Richmond , acting J . W ., in the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Filler ; Fitt , Sec . ; Linton , J . D . ; Goodchild , I . G . j Stevens , Org . ; Abett , D . C ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of
Middx ., S . D . ( Freemason ); Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros , the Rev . C . de Crespigny , Pff . G . C . of Middx ., W . M . 16 5 6 ; Day , 1512 ; Eyres and Scott , 1656 . Bro . Goodchild was passed to the degree of F . C , and Messrs . Humpries , Owan , and two other gentlemen duly initiated , the ceremonies being performed in a satisfactory manner . Several propositions having been handed
in , tbe lodge was closed until the last Saturday in April-The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was admirably served . It being an emergency meeting , the after proceedings were shorn of the formality usually observed at regular meetings . " The P . G . Officers
of Middlesex , Present and Past , " was acknowledged by Bro , Walls , who immediately afterwards proposed " The Health of the W . M . " This toast having been heartily received , the W . M . made a brief reply , and then proposed "The Initiates . " This pledge having been drank with the usual honours , each of | the newly-admitted brethren
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that they were particularly fortunate in having so good a place to meet in as the Viaduct Hotel , because in consequence of thc handsome and complete manner in which thc lodge rooms were furnished the effect of the ceremonies were greatly enhanced . In concluding his remarks he said it also afforded him as an old Mason a great deal of
pleasure in testifying to the admirable " working" of the officers of the lodge , some of whom would bear favourable comparison with any in the Craft . " The Honorary I . P . M . " came next in order , and was modestly acknowledged by Bro . Dubois . The concluding toasts , viz ., "The Treasurer , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler's , having been given , the proceedings terminated .
GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( No . 424 ) - — This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday last , the 2 ist inst ., at the Half Moon Hotel , High-street , Gateshead . The lodge was opened at 7 o ' clock by Bro . J . Marchant , P . M ., W . M ., assisted by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . J . Probert , P . M . ; A . Anderson , S . W . ; John Mackay , J . W . ; W . F . Poad , Sec . ; John F .
Boyes , S . D . ; John Redpath , J . D . ; J . Beeby , Steward ; G . W . Wealleans , I . G . ; John Curry , Prov . Grand Tyler , Tyler ; Thomas Ramsey , E . A . Gibson , A . Walkie , R . Nicholson , T . S . Miller , R . Kearon , and Thomas Pearson . Visitors : Bros . J . Cook . P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Whitfield . W . M . 4 8 ; M . Corbitt , I . P . M . 48 ; W . McLerron , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting having
been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Capt . Robert Kearon , having been previously examined and found proficient , was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., Bro . J . Marchant , who also delivered to the newlyraised brother the explanation of the Third Degree Tracing Board in a very distinct and able manner . The lodge
was then closed to the First Degree , when the Building Committee for the new hall for this lodge submitted their report , and promised that the plans of the new building should be in the hands of the W . M . on the following Friday , after which day they would be open for the inspection of the brethren . The names of two candidates for Freemasonry were proposed by the W . M .. who then
adjourned the lodge for refreshment , where the usual loyal toasts were proposed , and heartily received with musical honours . The W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors , " saitl how happy the members of the Borough Lodge were at all times to entertain visitors , and trusted that all present felt heartily welcome . Bro . R . Whitfield , Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Industry , No . 4 8 , responded . The
W . M . then proposed , in complimentary terms , the toast of " The Press , " coupled with the name of our representative , to which Bro . Kelly replied . In proposing " The Health of the Newly-Raised Brother , Captain R . Kearon , " The W . M . recounted an interesting and pleasing experience of the advantages of Freemasonry that Bro , Kearon had recently met with . Bro . Kearon had the
misfortune to get on shore with | his ship , in a storm on the 7 th inst ., on the Northumberland coasr , near Blyth . His distress was increased by the fact that his wife was on board . On reaching the shore , he was met by Bro . Wilson , of the Coast Guard Station at Hartley , who , on discovering that hc was a Freemason , exhibited the greatest courtesy and attention , and assisted Bro .
Kearon in his efforts to land his wife , and treated her with the greatest hospitality whilst measures were being taken to remove the vessel from shore , which was happily effected , after many trying hours . Bro . Kearon , in reply , endorsed everything that the W . M . had said as to Bro . Wilson ' s kindness , and further related that he ( Bro . Wilson ) had been good enough to forward his wife home to Shields , which entailed upon him a walk of
nearly five miles to the nearest railway station . Bro . J . Probert , P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " complimenting him in very eulogistic terms for the able manner in which he hid carried out the duties of W . M . The cheers with which the remarks of Bro . Probert were received was conclusive proof of the popularity of Bro . Marchant . The brethren separated shoitly before eleven o ' cliock .
BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Lodge ( No . 811 ) . ¦ —An official visit was paid to this lodge on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., by Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . ( Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ) , and a special vote of thanks was passetl , thanking the Prov . G . Master and his officers for their attendance . At thc conclusion of the business of the lodge a banquet took place at thc Royal Pavilion in
honour of thc occasion . About sixty guests were present . Bro . H . Abbey ( W . M . ) presided , and he was supported by several distinguished visitor- * . The Provincial Officers included Sir W . W . Burrell , P . G . M . ; Bros . J . H . Scott , D . P . G . M . ; \ V . Sergison , S . W . ; V . P . Freeman , Sec . ; Dawes , acting Registrar ; Mark Tanner , S . D . ; C . Tomkinson , Supt . of W . ; Corder , acting D . C ; Jos . Farncombe , Sword
Bearer ( Freemason ); A . King , Organist ; Nell , Purst . ; Hawkes , Holford , McWhinnie , Evcrshcd , and Ruble , Stewards . Bros . G Vickers , S . W ., and J . C . Chalk , J . W ., filled their allotted places . There were also present Bros . W . R . Wood , P . G . Steward ; S . Tanner , W . M . South Saxon ; Wilkinson , W . M . Royal Clarence ; Bennett , W . M . Royal Brunswick ; Horsley , Dr . Taaffe , H . Hallett , W . L .
Brigtlen , G . Reeves Smith , H . Martin , J . Smith , W . Smith , J . Stedman , Mayall , J . Eberell , and G . De Paris . The W . M . gave "The Queen and the Craft ; " also that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grantl Master of England . " In giving the latter toast he said his Royal Highness had carried all heaits captive by his genial manner and the
great interest hc had manifested in everything belonging to the Craft . Bro . W . R . Wood proposed " The Health of the Pro Grantl Master of England , the Earl of Carnarvon . " Bro . Horsley gave " The Health of Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lotlge , Present and Past , " Bro . Wood responded . The
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W . M . next gave "The Health of Sir Walter W . Burrell , their Provincial Grand Master , " and expressed the great pleasure it had afforded him that Sir Walter should have visited the Yarborough Lodge during his year of office . They were all aware of the deep interest which he took in the Craft , and trusted he might long enjoy good health to fill the important office which he now occupied . The
Provincial G . M ., in responding , said he had only two or three more lodges to visit before completing thc task which he had set himself of personally judging of the work in every lodge in the province . It had proved a very pleasing ordeal . He had always been well received , and the working of the lodges had invariably met his approval . He wished the officers of lodges
to impress on members , by their example , the grand principles of the Craft , and if they had any differences he trusted they would endeavour to settle them with the ri ght hand of fellowship . The W . M . next gave " The Health of Bro . J . H . Scott and the Officers cf Prov . G . Lodge , Present and Past . " He said Bro . Scott was personally known to many , and was respected by every Mason in the
province . Bro . Scott replied , and passed a high compliment on Bro . De Paris , Secretary to the Yarborough Lodge . He pointed to him as an example it would be well for other lodges to follow . Bro . De Paris was an old and tried Mason , and nothing was more conducive to the welfare of a lodge than to have a brother of experience as Secretary . It required peculiar qualifications for that post
—one " to the manner born . " He deprecated the recent practice of appointing young and inexperienced brethren to the office of Secretary . Having congratulated the members of the lodge on the success of their candidate , who stood sixth on the list for the recent Girls' School election , he referred to thc recently-formed Charities Committee in the province , and said the case
he had mentioned was an instance of the good arising from their energies being concentrated . He could not but think it most desirable that they should use all their votes { or local candidates . He mentioned as a singular fact that the Yarborough Lodge was No . 811 . The last lodge was numbered exactly one thousand more , and as this large increase had
occurred in 19 years , it was at the rate of one new lodge a week . There was no doubt but that the accession of the Prince of Wales to the Grand Mastership had given an impetus to Masonry , but the rapid increase had commenced before the time of his Royal Highness . He mentioned this fact to show that Freemasonry was no passing fancy—not a thing of fashion and a day . He urged the brethren to
uphold the dignity of the fraternity in every way . While they continued true to themselves and the Craft they need not fear the result . Bro . W . Sergison , S . W . ; and Bro . V . P . Freeman , G . Secretary , also responded . Bro . Holford , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " and he suitably responded . Bro . Dr . Taaffe gave " The Visitors . " Bros . Hallett , Brigden , and Eberell acknowledged the
compliment . * The toast of " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bros . W . R . Wood and F . Holford j "The Officers ofthe Lodge" by Bros . G . Vickers and J . C . Chalk . During the evening some capital vocal selections were given by Bros . Conti and Faulkner Leigh , Bro . G . Vickers accompanying on the piano . Mr , Booth , East-street , supplied the banquet .
TUN BRIDGE WELLS , — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Pump Room , on Wednesday , the 16 th . There were present Bros . H . D . M . Williams , W . M . ; W . B . Bacon , I . P . M . ; B . S . Wilmott , P . M ., P . G . S ., acting S . W . ; J . Burton , J . W . ; W . F . Elcrs , P . M ., Treas . ; T . F . Bates , Sec ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; T . Waterman , J . D . ; R . W . Delves , D . C ;
C . Graham , A . D . C . ; Cheale , I . G . ; Strange , Tyler ; A . Arnold , G . Farrer , Langridgc , Rule , Ranking , Ramsbotham , Williams , J . Read , P . M . ; W . Delves , P . M . The visitors were Bros . C . H . Cronwell Marsh , 199 ; W . T . Wrighten , 23 ; and J . G . Caleday , 1619 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , Mr . Thos . Boorman Lanstlell was
regularly initiated into Freemasonry in a most impressive manner , the W . M . giving the charge in excellent style . On P . M . Bacon bringing forward his resolution , " That all brethren being three years in arrears should be struck off the lodge , " an amendment was put by Bro . P . M . Elers , seconded by Bro . Arnold , " That the Treasurer should write to or see those brethren who were in arrears , and inform
them ' that unless they paid up their subscriptions before the next regular meeting in May , they will be struck oS the lodge , '" which was carried . Hearty good wishes having been given , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Kentish Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served to them by Bro . Rule , after which the usual loyal toasts were given . The toast
of " The Initiate" was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Lansdell replied briefly but pertinently . The toast of " The Visitors " was next given , and responded to by Bro . C H . C . Marsh , of Peace and Harmony Lodge , Dover , who said it was very pleasing to him to be the guest of the Holmesdale Lodge , especially as his father was one of the founders of the lodge , and the oldest Mason in England , having been initiated into the Craft in 1819 , atthe
Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath , of which he has just been elected an honorary member , and wished him ( Bro . Marsh ) to inform tbe W . M . that although absent he was always pleased to hear of the continued prosperity of the Holmesdale Lodge . Other toasts followed , and during the evening the company were entertained with some excellent singing by Bros . Wrighten , Boorman , and Bates .
BARROW - IN - FURNESS . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —One of the distinguishing features of Freemasonry is that its adhsrents rarely forget valuable services , and the brethren connected with this lodge fully
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exemplified this in presenting Bro . Henry Cook with a beautiful illuminated address , which reads : — " To Brother Henry Cook , P . M . 119 , 1021 , Wor . Prov . Senior Grand Warden for Cumberland and Westmorland . Worshipful Sir , —Your year of office as Master of this lodge is about to terminate , and the brethren desire to express to you their high appreciation of your valued services . During
your residence in Barrow you have ever manifested a warm interest in the welfare of the lodge , and have twice filled the highest position in it to the entire satisfaction of the members . They are pleased to remember that your labours in Freemasonry are generally recognised , and that you were their Worshipful Master when a neighbouring province conferred upon you the distinguished office of
Senior Grand Warden . They earnestly hope thai you may be long spared to continue by your Masonic example and teaching to beneficially influence your brethren . " ( Here follows the signatures of the officers . ) As an acknowledgment Bro . Cook was pleased to present to the lodge a faithful and beautiful portrait of himself—the
work was universally admired , and reflected great credit on the artist , Bro . Richards , J . W . 1021 . The presentation was made in Bro . Cook ' s usual characteristic style , and called forth the warm applause of the brethren . Bro . Reid , W . M ., on behalf of the lodge accepted the pleasing gift , ami in very felicitous terms expressed the obligations the brethren were under to their worthy Bro . Cook .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . —The above lodge held their regular meeting at the Masonic Rooms , on the 16 th inst . ; Bros . R . Wolfenden , W . M . ; J . Ellershaw , S . W . ; W . Packer , J . W . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Sec . ; F . G . Dale , I . P . M . ; 11 . Hartley , S . D . ; H . Stirzaker ( acting ) , J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork ( acting ) , I . G . ; and a very good gathering of thc brethren were present . Tbe
lodge was opened in the First Degree . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . gave the charge and the historical part to a brother who had not received it . The lodge was closed to thc Second Degree . Bro . F . G . Dale , I . P . M ., gave the Second Lecture on the tracing board in a vcry efficient manner .
The lodge was closed to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Ellershaw , S . W ., gave the charge , the brethren who had not heard it before standing . Bro . J . Acton , P . M ., Sec , read the bye-laws of the lodge . A unanimous vote of thanks was given to Bro . Dale , I . P . M ., for giving the lecture , and to Bro . Ellershaw , S . W ., for giving the charge . There was one proposal , and the business of the evening being ended the lodge was closed .
STRETFORD . —Princa Leopold Lodge ( No 15 88 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Herbert-street , on Monday , the 14 th inst . This being Bank Holiday , and a beautifully fine day , there was a large attendance of the members of the lodge as well as visiting brethren . The lodge was opened at 2 . 4 s p . m ., by Bro . Wakefield , P . M .
( in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ) , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . Crompton , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Barber , W . M . 1730 , J . W . ; Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Cheshire , Treasurer ; Crosby , Sec ; Andrew , S . D . ; W . Cole , Org . ; Boden , I . G . ; Worthington , Tyler . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros , the Rev . H . B . Jones , P . P . G . Chaplain ; W . Bowden , P . P . G . S . B .
Rev . E . H . Cooke , Chaplain 1730 ; Hollins , W . M , 132 ; England , S . W , 1730 ; Allison , J . W . 1730 ; Magee , W . M . 548 ; Erskine , 724 ; Vetter , 81-5 ; Bradbury , W . M . 1357 ; Batty , W . M . 1387 ; Watson , W . M . 1496 ; Dodd , S . D * . 78 ; Miller , Sec . 1357 . The lodge having been opened in the several degrees , Bro . Crompton was presented by Bro . Bowden . P . P . G . S . B ., for installation , the ceremony
throughout being ably performed by the Installing Master , Bro . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Cheshire . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Crosby , S . W . j Andrew , J . W . ; Goodacre , P . M ., Treas ., re-elected ; J . E . Boden , Sec ; Wm . Cole , S . D . ; Jas . Cole , J . D . ; Geo . Barber , W . M . 1730 , D . of C ; Thos . Avison , I . G . ; and Wallwork , Tyers , and Sharp , Stewards . Hearty good
wishes having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed at 5 p . m . An omnibus being in attendance , the brethren were conveyed thereon to the Lord Nelson Hotel , Urmston , where they sat down to an excellent banquet provided by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Holliday . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and suitably responded to , and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close at 10 . 30 p . m .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult . There were present Bros . J . Hurst , P . M . 1312 , W . M . j Forge , S . W . ; Weaver , P . M . Lily of Richmond , acting J . W ., in the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Filler ; Fitt , Sec . ; Linton , J . D . ; Goodchild , I . G . j Stevens , Org . ; Abett , D . C ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of
Middx ., S . D . ( Freemason ); Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros , the Rev . C . de Crespigny , Pff . G . C . of Middx ., W . M . 16 5 6 ; Day , 1512 ; Eyres and Scott , 1656 . Bro . Goodchild was passed to the degree of F . C , and Messrs . Humpries , Owan , and two other gentlemen duly initiated , the ceremonies being performed in a satisfactory manner . Several propositions having been handed
in , tbe lodge was closed until the last Saturday in April-The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was admirably served . It being an emergency meeting , the after proceedings were shorn of the formality usually observed at regular meetings . " The P . G . Officers
of Middlesex , Present and Past , " was acknowledged by Bro , Walls , who immediately afterwards proposed " The Health of the W . M . " This toast having been heartily received , the W . M . made a brief reply , and then proposed "The Initiates . " This pledge having been drank with the usual honours , each of | the newly-admitted brethren