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HARROGATE . —Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . 1001 ) . —This flourishing lodge held its twentieth anniversary on the loth inst ., and the first business was to pass votes of condolence to Her Majesty the Oueen and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , on the lamented death ot H . R . H . the Dukeof Albany , K . G ., and sympathy with the province of Oxfordshire , of which our late Royal brother

was R . W . Prov . Grand Master . This was duly recorded on the minutes . Bro . E . Warcham Harry was then regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and invested his officers . Two candidates were elected for admission into the Craft . The expiring lease of the lodge rooms in Parliament-sweet necessitated the sanction for the removal of the lodge before its next meeting , which it was resolved

should be held in the Masonic Hall , Avenue-road , V irtoria Park , for the future . Several visiting brethren enjoyed the hospitality of the lodge ' s festive board , and with the usual loyal and Masonic toasts "The success of the newly incorporated Borough of Harrogate" was given in a bumper , this being suitably acknowledged by Bro . Alderman Simpson , P . M .

LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The members of this well known and admirably conducted lodge gathcrcd ' . in strong force at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , on Wednesday afternoon , the 9 th inst ., to assist at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Evan J . Callow , a choice which has given universal satisfaction as being a well-merited compliment to an esteemed and worthy

brother . During his long connection with a lodge in which he was initiated , Bro . Callow has done Masonic work of a valuable kind , performed the duties of the various offices he has held with zeal and efficiency , and has never hesitated to display at all times and on all deserving occasions the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's heart—Charity . On this interesting occasion

there was the largest gathering which has been witnessed since the consecration of the lodge about iS years ago , and amongst the visitors there was but one feeling of cordial congratulation towards the brother who was about to enter upon the important labours of the chair . By its works of mercy , the admirable manner in which its business has been conducted , and the prestige it has acquired as the result of

careful management , the'f cmple Lodge is justl y recognised as amongst the best of the smaller lodges included on the roll of the So of the province of West Lancashire . The leading representatives of the lodge have made their mark in Masonry , several of them occupying distinguished positions in the Prov . Grand Lodge ; and the selection of Bro . Evan I . Callow to fill the Master ' s chair for ISSJ-S ?

affords another evidence that the brethren are determined to uphold the good name acquired in connection with the lodge during its iS or 20 years' existence . 'The business of the day commenced shortly after four o ' clock , when the lodge was opened by Bro . II . Horspool , the retiring VV . M ., who was supported hy a full complement of officers , including Bros . J . Alexander , P . M . ; R .

R . Martin , P . M . ; IL B . Jones , P . M . ; Dr . R . H . D . Johnson . P . M . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . J . Callow , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; R . Bethel , J . W . ; R . C Yelland , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Marsh , Sec . ; E . W . Boulding , S . D . ; Fisher E . Boustcad , J . D . ; II . Mercer , I . G . ; I . Skcaf , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; and Peter Ball , T y ler . Besides a numerous representation of members , the

following visitors were present : Bros . Dr . r . J . Bailey , P . M . 72 G , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Davies , | . W . 1325 ; VV . Longbotto . n , l . P . M . 1013 , P . G . S . ; William Olver , VV . M . 220 ; Wm . T . Oversby , I . G . 1393 ; Thomas Picrrepoint , Sec . 1303 ; Albert H . Hallwood , 1505 ; Robert Foote , P . M . 1505 , P . G . S . ; Samuel N . May ( New York ) , 753 ; John King , S . W . S 23 ; M . Callaghan , S . W . 1393 ; William Evans ,

P . M . 594 ; W . Corbctt , P . M . 249 ; J . B . MacKcnzie , P . M . andTrcas . 1 G 09 , P . G . S . D . ; R . J . L . Kynaston , l . P . M . 1593 J l > - C . Asbury , I . P . M . tG 2 o ; C Mawdsley , S 23 ; A . Septimus Kamage , G 67 ; Duncan G . Ross , S 23 ; VV . R . Roberts , J . D . 594 ; VV . McWilliam , 1013 ; George Morgan , P . M . 155 and 1035 ; R . E . Milton , P . M . 175 G ; VV . Parry , J . VV . 1505 ; IL J . Nicholls , 203 ; VV . Brogden ,

I . G . 1473 ; VV . H . Bucknell , P . G . A . D . C Staffordshire ; W . Blake , 1473 ; R . A . Lambert , 249 ; T . Birch , P . M . 1094 ; W . C Erivin , P . M . 1393 ; VV . Corbctt , P . M . 249 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Dr . Johnson ( the first Master of the lodge ) , and Bro . Martin , P . M ., presented Bro . Evan 1 .

Callow for the benefits of installation to Bro . Richard Washington , _ P . P . G . S . D ., who performed the ceremony in a manner which elicited the hearty commendation of members and visitors alike . The officers invested by the newlychaired VV . M . were as follows : Bros . H . Horspool , I . P . M . ; R . Bethel , S . W . j E . VV . Boulding , j . W . ; R . C . Yelland , Treas . ( re-elected ); Thos . Marsh , Sec . ( re-appointed for

the nineteenth time ); John Alexander , P . M ., D . C ; F . E . Boustcad , S . D . ; H . Mercer , J . D . ; M . Alexander , l . G . ; G . Bell . S . S . ; VV . Pye , J . S . ; J . Skeaf . Org . ( re-appointed ); and Bro . Peter Ball was re-elected the Tyler of the lodge for the nineteenth time . Before the business was brought to a close , the VV . M ., in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . H . Horspool , I . P . M ., with a very handsome P . M . ' s

jewel , and in doing so said he conveyed the thanks of the brethren to the recipient for his excellent services , expressing a hope that he would be blessed with renewed and long continued health . The gift was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Horspool . About 70 brethren subsequently sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . J . Casey , House Steward , whose catcrine

gave much satisfaction to all who were present . The usual loyal Masonic toasts were given during the pleasant afterdinner proceedings , and the enjoyment of the members and _ visitors was greatly enhanced by the well-selected musical programme furnished by Bros . W . R . Roberts , A . S . Ramage , A . Child , W . E . Erivin , VV . Oversby , G . Shenton , J . Skeaf , and Ellinger .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Lamborn , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M ., acting VV . M . ; J . B . Sargent , acting S . W . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., 3 S , acting J . VV . ; Robert Hughes , Sec . ; Major Robertson , acting S . D . ; T . VV . Walder , J . D . ; Henry Kimm , 40 , I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; J . B . Foster , R . Davison , M . D ., and others . The minutes of last meeting were read and passed , and a gentleman proposed for initiation . There being no business , the lodge was closed .

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ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1331 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . Robertson , W . M .-, Barlow , S . W . ; Norton , J . W . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Clisham , P . M ., Sec . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Campbell , J . D . ; Taylor , W . S . ; Cope , Perceval , Thomas , Howes , Russell , Bain , Stephens , Xoakes , Hitching , Dodd , Thompson , Newton , Hill , Tyler , and several others .

The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and Fencing-Instructor Montgomery and Sergt .-Major Walters having been balloted for and approved were duly initiated . Bro . Noakes , 1449 , and Bro . Fright , 1424 , were elected joining members , after which Bros . Stephens and Bain were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being performed in a style

which for accuracy and impressiveness we have rarely seen equalled . The lodge was in mourning , and it was easy to perceive that a gloom overshadowed the entire proceedings , which became especially apparent after the solemn ceremonial business of the lodge had been concluded . Bro . Capt . Croisdale , in alluding to the mournful circumstances of the loss of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany ,

expressed an universal feeling when he said our worthy and distinguished brother had illustrated in his own life and unselfish conduct the true teachings and principles of Freemasonry ; that in this case words entirely failed to express those keen emotions of sorrow and sadness each and all of them felt , inasmuch as the circumstances were exceptionally melancholy and mournful , and the many personal virtues

of their deeply lamented brother had justly endeared himself , not only to the members of the Craft , but to the nation at large . They could only express a heartfelt wish that the G . A . O . T . U . through his benign wisdom and goodness would vouchsafe to comfort and sunoort those

who were nearest and dearest to him in this their sad bereavement . Suitable addresses of condolence were then adopted , and will in due course be forwarded to her Majesty and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , and also to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . The lodge was then closed .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — The first meeting of the year of this popular lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . T . Henman , VV . M . ; George L . Wingate , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; George S . Elliott , P . M ., J . VV . ; Edward William Devereux , Sec ; F . P . Jenkins , S . D . ; Dr . J . Bcresford Ryley , I . P . M . ; ] . T .

Moss . l P . M ., P . G . R . Middx . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; John Faulkner , P . M . ; J . Fixter , VV . Beaton , H . B . Hasscl , A . E . Carter , Dr . Faulkner , and the following visitors : Bros . M . S . Larlham , P . M . 1216 ; C S . Green , P . M . 235 ; and C H . Ockelford , S 13 . 'The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Messrs . Lovelock

and Neison were initiated into the Craft . Bros . Hassel and Carter were passed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded with , and was performed most impressively , as indeed were the other ceremonies by the VV . M ., Bro . Henman . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . E . T . Henman , l . P . M . ; George S . Elliott , P . M ., S . W . ; Frederick P .

Jenkins , J . VV . ; ( Bro . E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., Sec , held the collar for Bro . J . W . Baldwin , 'Treasurer , who was unable to be present in consequence of the marriage of his daughter ); E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., Sec ; Matthews , S . D ., who was also unavoidably absent , but was invested b y deputy ; Dr . Wm . Faulkner , I . D . j and Beaton , l . G . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Henman ,

the Installing Master , and was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for the excellent and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The brethren then proceeded to consider Bro . Thicllay ' s notice of motion — " ' That , in consideration of the long and valued services rendered to the lodge by its first Master and founder , Bro . J . T . Moss , Past G . R . Middx ., P . M ., and in

acknowledgment of Ins energetic influence for its prosperity , he be elected honorary member , with all privileges . " The motion was dul y seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Moss in a very feeling speech thanked the brethren for having conferred this honour upon him . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Henman , and considering the work he had to do , and the able manner in

which he did it , the honour was deservedly bestowed . The business of the meeting having ended , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , and after the cloth was removed the VV . M . proposed the usual Masonic toasts in some well-chosen words . " The Health of the Past Masters " was given and suitably replied to by Bros . Dr . Ryley , 1 . Faulkner , Moss , Devereux , and Thiellay . Other toasts

followed , and the brethren separated after spending a very happy evening . ——— - PARK GATE . —Dee Lodge ( No . 1576 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the iSth inst ., at the Union Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thos . Munnerley , VV . M . ; John Barnes , S . W . ; VV . Taylor , J . VV . ; Thos . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ;

Hugh Chesworth , P . M . ; A . J . Phillips , Org . ; G . Richmond , VV . Grimes , J . Clarke , G . Forrester , J . VV . Shaw , Geo . Dicken , Geo . Lloyd , R . de Bord , J . VV . Evans , John Acton , R . G . Hawkins , F . C . Rounthwait , J . L . Woodhall , and John Craft , T y ler . Visitors : Bros . S . VV . Ramsden , VV . M . 425 ; C J . Buchannan , P . M . 494 ; Richard Parry , 127 G ; and 1 . C . Robinson , P . M . 240 ( Freemason ) .

The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and after the minutes had been read the ballot was taken for Messrs . H . Smith , VV . Mayors , and G . VV . White , who were declared duly elected , and being in attendance were abl y initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . Bro . F . C . Rounthwait was abl y passed to the Second Degree b y Bro . H . Chesworth , l . P . M ., Bros . J . VV . Shaw and G . Forrester were raised to the Degree of M . M . in a most impressive manner

by the W . M . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation . Bro . Thos . Chesworth , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Richardson for his very handsome present , consisting of a massive oak chair for the VV . M ., three oak pedestals , a set of working tools , & c , ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool ) . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . During the winter months Bro . Acton , the host , has had the lodge room redecorated and carpeted . YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Blenkin ,

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W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; C . G . Padel , P . M . ; Sir F . Milner , Bart ., S . W . ; and many officers and brethren . At the conclusion of the business of the evening , Bro . J . Blenkin , W . M ., moved and Bro . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., S . W ' ., seconded the following resolution , which was carried unanimously : " That the

Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Eboracum Lodge of Freemasons , No . 1 G 11 , desire to express the grief experienced by them in the loss of their Royal brother , the late Duke of Albany , Past Grand Warden , and to convey to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , and to her Royal Highness the Duchess ot Albany , their heartfelt sympathies in the deep afiliction they have sustained .

together with the hope that the Grand Architect of the Universe may console and support them in their bereavement . " It was ordered that copies of the resolution be forwarded to her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albany , as well as the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England . 1 RUGELEY . —St . Augustine ' s Lodge ( No . 1941 ) .

—A lodge was held at the Shrewsbury Arms Hotel on the 15 th inst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Clarke , P . M ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Mundy , I . P . M ., P . P . G . C , with his usual ability . About 50 brethren were present , including about 17 visitors from neighbouring lodges . The officers appointed for the ensuing year by the VV . M . were Bios . Marshall ,

S . W . ; Burns , J . VV . ; the Rev . R . M . Grier , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; James , 'Treas . ; Watkins , Sec ; R . Malabar , S . D . ; G . Gee , j . D . ; J . Barkley and Greensmith , Stwds . ; Buttery , D . C ; Robinson , Almoner ; G . Gee , I . G . ; •Hanks , Org . ; Salmon , Asst . Org . ; and T . Turner , Tyler .

A banquet was subsequently held , to which about 40 sat down . The usual toasts were given . This lodge , which was only started two years ago , has progressed in a most satisfactory manner , and is becoming known in the provinces already by the liberality of its subscriptions to the Charities . ¦—

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Army and Navy Lodge ( No . 1971 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst . at the Masonic Hall . Present -. Bros . Dr . Grier , VV . M . ; Com .-Gen . Cook , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Barker , P . M . ; Dr . Mullins , LL . D . ; Foster , Col . Sartorius , Capt . Griffith , Dr . Pinching ; Burns , Tyler ; and others .

The lodge was in mourning , and there was a feeling of sadness pervading the entire proceedings , caused by the lamented death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany . The esteemed Secretary , Bro . Capt . Croisdale , in alluding to the circumstances , said the many personal virtues and good qualities of their late brother had endeared him not only to the members of the Craft , but to the whole country ,

and every class in it . He had been an indefatigable worker in the cause of that charity of which Freemasonry was perhaps the most practical exponent in this country . He was to have presided at the Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School in June next ; but the Great Disposer of Events had ordained it otherwise , and it was for them to reverently bow their heads , for in that dark shadow through which

their much esteemed and dearly beloved brother had passed , and through which all must one day pass , he had his highest and his best reward for his quiet , his sterling , though unobtrusive goodness . It had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to remove from amongst them one of the most distinguished members of their Order , one who was universally esteemed and loved , and whose less had caused a widespread feeling

of sorrow and sadness , and they had the most profound sympathy at the much to be lamented bereavement the Queen and the Duchess of Albany had sustained in the sudden and unexpected death of the Prince , and though they could do very little towards alleviating their distress , there was a general feeling to which they all wished to give expression , and which oould be best done by votes of condolence , and he thought it would be fitting that they

should send a similar address to the Grand Master , H . R . H , the Prince of Wales , and H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , the latter being a member of their lodge , and they therefore shared with him in the sorrow and grief with which he was now filled at the loss of his brother . This resolution having been formally submitted , was carried unanimously . The only other business on the agenda , namely , the raising of Bro . Pinching to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., having been performed , the lodge was closed .

CLEATOR MOOR . —Stirling Lodge ( No . 1989 ) . —The first annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., when Bro . J . J . Robinson , P . G . S . D ., was installed for the second tinic by Bro . John Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W ., assisted by Bro . Edward Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., the following brethren being invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J , F . Kirkconel , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Reg ., as I . P . M . ; Charles Gowan , S . W . ; Rowland Baxter , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Std . Br .,

J . W . ; Edward Clarke , Treas . ; R . Walker , Sec ; Thomas Watson , S . D . ; H . Ward , J . D . ; J . D . Welsh , I . G . ; John Caffery , Tyler ; Ed . Irwin , J . Nixon , H . RothcryandJ . Dickinson , Stwds . The following members and visitors were present : Bros . J . Dyson , J . F . Liddle , H . Hartley , J . Leathes , J . Johnston , D . Bell , Charles Pearson , George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Daniel

Anderson , J . McHarry , J . Vingo , 1 . Boundy , A . Moordaff , VV . Brokenshaw , H . L . Towcrson , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Purst . ; VV . J . Tyson , 119 ; Thomas Atkinson , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . D . C ; H . Burns , S . W . 872 ; J . S . Moffatt . Sec . 872 ; I . Harper , W . M . 1660 ; J . Dickson , Dr . Speirs , Thomas Rowlings , Thomas Brakenridge , and others . Bro . Robinson , W . M ., called the attention of the

brethren to the sudden and unexpected death of H . R . H . the Duke ot Albany , and moved in feeling terms that the lodge be placed in mourning for the space of three months . A vote of thanks was passed to Bros . Barr and Clarke for discharging the duties of the installation , and after " hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in due form , the newlyinstalled W . M . inviting all present to an excellent supper provided by Bro . Ward , of the Queen ' s Hotel .

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LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —This lodge met at The Cambria Tavern , Cambria-ioad , S . E ., on the 21 st inst ., after the usual Easter recess , Bro . Henry Baldwin , Sec 1777 , S . W . 1949 , & c , occupied the VV . M . 's chair , and worked the ceremony of the 'Third Degree in a very able and impressive manner , being mpst efficiently sup-