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Clarkson , S . D . ; Christopher M . Wake , 1 . . D . -, John Geo . Nasbet , I . G . ; John ] . Clay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . of C . ; J . Hudson ) acting Org . ; Wm . A . O . Sutcliffe and ) . G . Marshall , Stwds . ; J . Storey and Wm . Birch , Auditors ; and J . Brown , Tyler . There were a large number of visitors present , including Bros . J . Wood , P . G . l . W .: T . B . Laxton , P . G . O . Leicester and Rutland ;

M . Frampton , P . G . S . B . ; W . Beattie , P . M . 13 S 9 ; M . Douglass , P . M . So ; & c . The lodge having been duly opened , the Organist performed the " Dead March" in "Saul , " the brethren standing to order in the First Degree . The W . M ., Bro . Moor , who spoke with evident emotion , said in the interval between their previous and that meeting , as they were all

aware , there had passed away one who had been but a short time previously in their midst at the special provincial grand lodge at Durham . One had passed away , whose loss they one and all sincerely mourned . The decease of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , P . G . M . of Oxfordshire , and P . G . W ., was one that would be felt throughout the land , and particularly among Masons by whom H . R . H . was

greatly esteemed . The acting Secretary , Bro . Singleton , then read the circulars from Grand Lodge in regard to the death of his Royal Highness . The W . M . said that the chief officers of the lodge had , in common with other lodges in the province , attended the Provincial Grand Lodge at Durham , at which votes of condolence were passed . After other

business , the lodge was closed . At refreshment the W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . C McNamara , P . G . Std . Br . ; ) . J . Clay , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; W . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Wood , P . G . J . VV . ; M . Frampton , P . G . S . B . ; H . Tonkinson , P . M . ; VV . Beattie , P . M . ; J . R . Stuart , P . M . ; T . B . Laxton , P . G . O . Leicester arid Rutland ; and others .

GUERNSEY—Mariners Lodge ( No . 16 S ) . — CENTENARY FESTIVAL . — Although Freemasonry has existed in the island of Guernsey for upwards of 130 years , only one of the several lodges that have been founded there has braved the vicissitudes of a century and laid claim to an uninterrupted existence during that period . The said lodge is the Mariners , which was erected under a

warrant from the Ancient York Grand Lodge on the gth March , 17 S 4 . The lodge was then numbered 222 , but on the occasion of the union of the two Grand Lodges in 1 S 13 , the Mariners Lodge became 16 S , which number it still bears . During the long period of its existence its condition has alternated between prosperity and adversity , the latter sometimes predominating to a serious extent ; indeed , so

recently as iS 7 S-g , the subscribing members were not sufficient to meet current expenses , and the old lodge was well nigh surrendering when the Great Architect raised it by the accession of a few subscribing members from sister lodges . The Mariners then took a new lease of life , and in its hundredth year is one of the most robust on the roll of the 2035 lodges now existing . The centennial was recently celebrated with great

eclat , a portion of the business preceding a sumptuous banquet being the presentation to the l . P . M ., Bro . T . Pengelley , of an elegant jewel , " in rcmcmbiance of his eventful year of office , and as a token of esteem and regard . " During the proceedings a vote oi condolence to the Queen on the lamented death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany was moved by Bro . E . Holmes , and seconded by Bro . Col . Jerome ( Fort Major ) , both of whom were among the guests of the evening .

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON .-Harmony Lodge ( No . 372 ) . —A meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Rolle Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thomas Hine . W . M . ; VV . Sidwcll , S . W . ; J . Sarjent , l . W . ; ) . Littlcjohn , Sec . ; VV . Britton , S . D . ; A . Cowd , J . D . ; VV . Please , D . C . ; ) . Coombes , l . G . ; J . VV . Noble , Stwd . ; VV . Pratt , Tyler ; Stickland , P . M . ; Dumford , P . M . ;

Pidsley , P . M . ; Kingdom , P . M . ; Bennett , Thacker , Griffin , Madge , and others . The brethren appeared in mourning as a mark of respect to the late Duke of Albany . The minutes of the last regular stated lodge were read and confirmed . The Worshipful Master in a feeling address said it was with grief and sorrow they heard of the lamented death

of their illustrious Bro . the Duke of Albany , whose high and noble qualities had endeared him to the heart of every member of the F ' raternity . He was a good son , a gooil husband , and a good Freemason . The W . M . concluded by moving a vote of condolence and sympathy with H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany on her sad bereavement . This was seconded by Bro . Noble and carried amid solemn

silence . Bro . Madge being found efficient was entrusted and passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Lodge was then closed back to the First Degree , when the ballot was taken and declared unanimous for Mr . Edward Kennington , a candidate for initiation , but he not being in attendance his initiation was deferred to next lodge . The lodge was then closed in peace , order , and harmony .

WAKEFIELD . —Wakefield Lodge ( No . 495 ) . — FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF THE FATHER AND FOUNDER OF THE LODGE . —Reverence for the traditions of the past and regard for the elders who have borne the burden and heat of the day , are distinguishing features of the Craft , and these p leasing traits in the character of the brethren were forcibly exemplified in a memorable gathering of the above lodee on the 10 th inst ..

when a festival was held in commemoration of the founding of the lodge and the installation of Bro . Staffer , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . W ., as its first W . M . The brethren gathered in large numbers , and included , not only many Past Masters and Provincial Officers , but also several brethren who on account of age rarely take part in the work of the lodge . A new member was initiated by the W . M ., Bro . B .

Craven , who did his work in a most creditable manner , the impressiveness of the ritual being much heightened by the introduction of vocal and instrumental music , which was admirably rendered . On the entrance of Bro . Statter he was received by the brethren standing , and was conducted

to the dais . 1 he minutes of the first regular lodge held on the 10 th April , 1 S 44 , which excited considerable interest , were read , as were also letters of apology from Bros . T . VV . Tew , G . S . D ., D . P . G . M . ; the Hon . and Rev . P . Y . Savile , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; T . R . Sanderson , and others . The address of welcome to Bro . Statter was read , and ,

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appropriate congratulatory addresses were delivered by Bros . W . VV . Glover , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; William Wood , P . M . ; VV . L . Williams , W . M . 154 ; VV . II . Gill , P . M . 1010 , P . P . G . VV . ; and H . France , P . M . 1019 , P . P . CD . of C . Bro . Statter in touching terms responded , and referred to days long gone by , and to brethren who had passed away whom he had ever found to be true to him and faithful to

the Craft . He alluded to the formation and early struggles of the lodge , and concluded by congratulating the brethren upon possessing such a beautiful Masonic temple as that within which they were then gathered . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where Bro . Statter presided . In giving the usual loyal toasts , the Chairman

specially referred to the great loss the Craft had sustained by the untimely death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold . Bro . T . Senior , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., proposed " The Health of Bro . Statter , the venerable father and founder of the lodge , " and spoke in the highest terms of his zealous ,

unwearied , and valuable labours , extending over a period of 40 years . Bro . Statter ' s repl y was received with great enthusiasm . Subsequently Bros . Edward Green , J . P ., P . M . ; Major Charlesworth , J . P ., S . W . ; M . E . Naylor , P . M . ; G . Newton , P . M .. P . P . G . D . of C ; P . R . Tomlinson , P . M . ; and many other brethren took part in the proceedings .

STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —The annual meeting was held on the tfitVi inst ., at the Swan Hotel , when about Go brethren from Stafford and other parts of the province attended to witness the installation of Bro . John Mottram as W . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . Lieut .-Col . Foster Gough , G . Std . Br ., D . P . G . M . ; Frank James , P . D . P .

G . M . ; Capt . Bindley , P . M . G 24 , Prov . G . S . W . ; VV . H Bailey , P . M . and Sec . G 24 and 353 ; A . Hooper , W . M , 624 ; T . Mount Humphries , P . M . 52 g , P . P . G . S . of Wks . j T . J . Barnett , P . M . . 526 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; VV . Blackshaw , P . M . 533 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; the Rev . E . C Perry , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C ; J . Bodenham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; T . E . Fowke , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C ; I . Senior

P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Baker , W . M . ; Walton Walker , W . M . 1 S 3 S ; F . C . Bastick , W . M . 419 ; G . Buttery , W . M . 1039 ; J . Ginders , W . M . 1575 ; J . G . Horder , P . M . 1039 ; D . H . Dunning , W . M . 637 ; G . Griffith , N . J oyce , j . Nutt , Dr . Hayes , and others . Bro . J . Baker , I . P . M ., was the Installing Master , and the ceremony having been performed in a satisfactory

manner , Bro . Mottram proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing 12 months as follows : Bros . V . Woolley , S . W . ; J . Wooldridge , J . VV . ; the Rev . E . C Perry , M . A ., P . M ., Chap . ; N . Joyce , Treas . ; H . Thorn , Sec ; J . Senior , P . M ., D . C ; T . Rigby , S . D . ; VV . D . Batkin , J . D . ; T . Bunting , Org . ; S . S . Plant , l . G . ; VV . Brown , T . II , Mottram , and S . Moss , Stwds . ; R .

Tomlinson ( Prov . G . Asst . lyler ) and J . 1 . lomlinson , lylers . Bro . Senior , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., alluded to the recent sad loss the country and the Cratt had sustained by the lamentable and sudden death of H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany , K . G ., R . W . Prov . G . M . Oxfordshire , and proposed that a vote of condolence to her Majesty the Queen and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany be entered on the

minutes of the lodge . Bros . Bodenham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., and Capt . Bindley , P . M ., P . G . S . VV ., supported the proposition , which was unanimously carried . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which Bro . J . J . Mottram presided , the vicechairs being respectively occupied by Bros . F . Woolley and J . Wooldridge . The repast was served by Bro . Senior in

his well-known style , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , * ' The Health of Bro . I . Mottram " being proposed b y Bro . the Rev . E . C Perry , M . A ., P . M ., and received with great cordiality . The proceedings were interspersed with some capital songs by Messrs . J . and J . Follows , and a very pleasant evening spent .

CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . Robert Irving , W . M . ; Peter Yates , I . P . M ., as S . W . ; J . B . Withnell , P . M ., as J . VV . ; T . Forrester , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; I . M . Kerr , P . M ., P . G . S . ; L . Eccles , I . D . ; G . Tootell ,

l . G . 5 J . Atherton , P . M . 1032 , Tyler ; VV . C . P . Grimshaw , 1032 , as Org . ; T . Sharpies , J . Willis , B . P . France , J . Monks , C . H . Richmond , as Sec ; G . Yates , and J . Scott . Visitor : Bro . Dr . Farmer . The lodge , which was in deep mourning , was duly opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The correspondence being read and discussed ,

Bro . J . M . Kecc moved , according to notice , " That the members of the Ellesmere Lodge desire to record their sincere sympathy and condolence with her Majesty the Queen , tne Duchess of Albany , and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , our Most Worshi p ful Grand Master , in their sad bereavement by the death of the lamented Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , Piov . G . M . Oxfordshire , "

which , after many expressions of regret for his untimely loss , was seconded and carried unanimously , and ordered to be recorded in the minutes . Bro . John Scott was passed to the F . C . by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers , Bro . P . Yates explaining the working tools and giving the charge and lecture in the Second Degree in a very impressive manner .

Bros . J . B . Withnell , P . M ., and P . Yates , I . P . M ., were each presented by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of their valuable services during and since their respective years of office as VV . M . Bros . Withnell and Yates suitably replied , thanking the brethren for such valuable tokens of their esteem . It may be here stated , as shewing the

unprecedented progress of the EUesmece Lodge , No . 730 , that these bring the number up to as many as six Past Master's jewels presented to members of the lodge within iS months . Bro . Eccles , on behalf of a Committee of the brethren , then formally presented the lodge with a capital American organ , which had been privately subscribed for by a few of the

musical brethren . This handsome gift was accepted very gratefully , and a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Eccles for his eminently successful efforts in this matter . Bro . J . M . Kerr then moved that Bro . Forrester , who had kindl y intimated to him his willingness to serve , be appointed a Steward to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,

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which was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Forrester having presented the lodge with a copy of Dr . Sparks ' s work , " The Liber Musicus , " received the thanks of the brethren , who gratefully acknowledged his interest in the Craft and his many acts of generosity towards the Ellesmere Lodge in particular . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The J 1 I ? R l'lar meeting after the installation of the present W . M ., Bro . Cawthornc Webster , took place at the Masonic Hall , on the 9 th inst ., the VV . M . being supported by the following brethren : Bros . J . Bland , l . P . M . ; James Copestick , S . VV . ; Edgar Home , J . W . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Brigg , Sec ; A . Woodiwiss , S . D . ; J . rimiKvirl .- I n •^ nunrn T-... I— n _ e .- ^ r > .. . J . _ -- iui \ iautnenano

.., ,., «»•" . •;•" >}>>" , - > . v .. ; , . Org . ; J . Walker , l . G . ; W . Forman and J . Melrose , Stwds . ; Past Masters J . C Merry , T . R . Gee , J . Brown , W . Cooper , A . l ' razer , G . Cay , J . Taylor , and Thomas Cox , P . G . Treas . ; Bros . H . Home , VV . Knight , E . H . Claye , L . J . Greensmith , VV . Todd , VV . VV . llcywood , F . Boll , and T . Day . Visitors : Bros . S . Robinson , j . W . G 25 ; C . D . Hart , VV . M . 10 S 5 ; and C . Mickleficld . 001 .

1 he minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , who were declared elected . Bro . E . H . Claye was passed to the Second Degree , the VV . M . ably performing the ceremony in its entirety , the S . W . giving the charge . On the motion of Bro . J . Brown , P . M ., £ i was voted towards the expense of printing the Calendars for the province ; also

on the motion of Bro . J . Bland , I . P . M ., five guineas were voted to be placed on his list as a donation to the Girls ' School . One candidate was proposed for initiation . A sincere vote of condolence from the lodge was ordered to be sent to the M . W . the Grand Master , expressing the sympathy of the brethren at the loss lie and the Craft had sustained by the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany

. Lodge was then closed with prayer and adjourned . Alter supper in the lower hall , the VV .. V 1 . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . To that of " The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bros . J . C Merry , P . P . G . D . PI - ' . ^" . J" Br 'KB ' ,, rov- G- ° rK ' - « suitably responded . Theb . W . proposed " the Health of the VV . iVL , " who in a few words sincerely thanked the brethren for havinc done

him the honour of placing him at their head . " The Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bros . J . Brown and ) . C Merry , and " The Visitors " was suitably responded to by Bros . Miclcfield , Robinson , and Hart . "The Officers " were then toasted , and the Secretary and the Treasurer

having acknowledged the same , the Tyler's toast , at the usual hour , brought a very pleasant meeting to a close . Some very excellent singing by Bros . Brigg , E . Home , Melrose , and Forman contributed greatly to the pleasure of the brethren , and Bro . 1 lome , who is an excellent elocutionist , greatly pleased by his recitations .

RIPON . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 837 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , of which Bro . I . S . Davies is the VV . M ., on the 4 th inst ., his worship the Mayor of this ancient city , Mr . 11 . C . Bickcrstcth , son of the recently deceased Lord Bishop of the Diocese , was initiated

into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremony being ably pcformed by his father-in-law , W . Bro . Rev . W . C . Lukis , P . M . 837 , P . P . G . Chap ., in the presence of a retinue of specially invited brethren , amongst whom we noticed W . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., G . S . D . of England , D . P . G . M ., and several other present and past officers of the province of West Vorksfurc . .

WIRKSWORTH . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 884 ) . — The regular meeting of this lod ge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst .. at the George Hotel , when a good number of members were present . After the opening ceremony a ballot was taken for Mr . George Colledge , and he being unanimously elected , the VV . nl ., Bro . J . AI . McLcod , duly initiated him into the secrets and mysteries of Frecmasonrv .

the address in the N . E . being impressively given by P . M . Bettlc . Much satisfaction was expressed by the brethren at the progress the lodge was making and with the able manner in which the ceremonies were worked . The Worshipful Master having alluded to the great loss sustained by the Craft in the untimely death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , it was resolved " That an address of

sympathy and condolence with her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany be noted upon the minutes of the lodge . " The W . M . haying signified his intention of acting as Steward to the Girls' Festival , noticc . was given to vote a 01

sum money irom the lodge funds towards this deserving Institution . Much gratification was expressed at the announcement of the VV . M ., it being the first occasion on which the lodge has been d : rectl y represented at a festival , although it has worthily supported the several charitable institutions . ——

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA .-Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —1 he usual monthl y meeting of this lodge took P . T , , , 'he Middleton Hotel , on the 10 th inst . The VV . M . Bro . VV . G . Brighten , Prov . G . Org ., being unavoidably absent through illness , Bro . G . F . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . S . U ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Dr . F . Dorrell GraysonW . M . 1 O 0

, , r - , Jar : X Daw ? . ° ' J-W-: Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . VV ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec . ; I . r » ^ o ton ! P , M' l 6 ° - PG Putst - > S . D . ; C . Floyd , l . P . M . 1 S . 7 , Prov . G . S ., J . D . ; L . Warren , jun ., I . G . ; J . C . Johnstone , P .. VI P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Orrr .: S . Pennv . Stwd .: A . W

Martin , Tyler ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; E . G . x » T \ v '*} -tf' W . E Bridgeland , S . VV . 933 ; E . F . Wood , VV . M . Peacey , A . M . Gorussi , W . Waterhousc , 1 . laylor , jun ., VV . Tyler , A . Cayton , and Rev . P . H . Droosten . Visitors : Bros . Col . the Hon . O . G . Lambart LP . M . 1460 ; C . Helden , 1791 ; and H . Philcox , 1343 . The brethren appeared in mourning for the late Duke of Albany . After the minutes of the last lodge were read and

confumed and a joining member balloted for and elected , Bro . A . Lucking , P . M ., Sec , took the chair and raised Bros . VV . Iyler and A . Cayton , and passed Bro . Rev . P . H . Droosten . The R . VV . P . G . M ., Lord Brooke , M . P ., being the Chairman at the next festival of the Girls' School , the W . M . has again undertaken to represent the lodge as Steward to support him , and ten guineas were voted from the funds of the lodge to be placed on the W . M . 's list . Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .