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| : T asurer the W . M . said they owed much for the diligence I . d attention he paid to all matters concerning the lodge . W They were also indebted to him for instruction on various % matters , he being an authority on everything connected i' , vith Masonry . With regard to the Secretary , they , pcr' sonally , had been acquainted with one another for a very in" - time . Bro . Bush was initiated in the Tranquillity
„ : Lodge , No . 1 S 5 , one month before him . He had occupied ii- t | ie chair in this lodge before him , as he would also do in - the Tranquillity . Their Secretary was the " prop " of this lodge , and too much certainly could not be said to his ' credit . Bro . Adamson , in reply , said that , suffering as he was , the brethren would , he was sure , excuse him from making a long speech . So long as he saw the balance of
thc lodge increasing he was easy in his mind and perfectly satisfied . The lodge was , he felt exceedingly pleased to . say , increasing most satisfactorily in members and funds , [ n their success they had not forgotten the Charities ; they had been liberally supported last year , and he hoped this year the support would be doubled . Bro . Adamson then eloquently recited thc claims of the three Masonic
Institutions , the support which they annually received being he said , the wonder of the world . Bro . Staley next proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , " which was received with hearty cheers by the brethren . He said they were all extremely gratified and pleased with the very able manner in which Bro . Bush had performed that office . The effective manntr in which he had gone through the whole
of the ceremony , without a single hitch of any kind , elicited the admiration of all who had the privilege of witnessing the ceremony . Bro . Bush , in rising to reply , was heartily cheered . In a few graceful and well chosen terms , Bro . Bush assured the brethren that the services he had rendered as I . M . had been given with the greatest pleasure . Anything that he could do for the lodge , either as Secretary ,
Past Master , socially or privately , would be done by him to the best of his ability . In introducing the toast of " The Past Masters , " the W . M . said , though the lodge , as all knew , was quite young , they had three Past Masters , and they all felt glad of having three such good Masons as Bros . Bullock , Bush , and Dixon . They had rendered very great assistance , and had done all they could for its interest
and advancement in the Craft . Bro . Bullock having replied , the W . M . gave the remaining toast , "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s , toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Between the toasts some excellent singing was given by Bros . Jno . H . Ross , Henri de SoIIa , VV . D . Bayley , G . S . Recknell , and C . Silverthorne , jun .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — On Thursday , the 20 th inst ., an emergency meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , when , considering the extremely inclement weather , and the inability of several of the officers , and others , to be present on account of illness , the attendance was much better than could have been expected .
1 he lodge was opened at a p . m . cy Bro . ur . M . tiopuins , W . M ., supported by Bros . Philip Braham , l . P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . Radway , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., and Treas . ; James Clark , P . M ., as Dir . of Cer . ; Cater , Sec . ; Mercer , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; Peach , as I . G . ; T . E . Wilton , Steivd . ; and Bigivood , Tyler . Many members were present , and as visitors , Bros . E . L . Hill , P . M . 906 ; F . Hartnell , J . VV . 772 ; and W . H .
Young , 906 . The Secretary having read the circular of summons , it was announced that the three candidates for admission to the privileges of Freemasonry were in attendance , a favourable ballot having been taken for them at a previous meeting . All necessary preliminaries having been arranged , Messrs . F . S . Clark , G . H . Bartlett , and T , J . Pinker were introduced , and duly initiated into the Order
b y the W . M ., assisted by the 1 reasurer . Bro . Mercer , with his usual care and accuracy , gave the description and application of the working tools , and Bro . Peach most creditably delivered thc lecture on the tracing board of the Degree . The W . M . concluded the proceedings by giving the charge . The candidates appeared fully impressed with the solemnity and completeness with which the ceremony
had been conducted , and severally returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them . A letter from thc Secretary of thc Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 , was read , the object being to solicit the co-operation of the members of No . 41 , in obtaining the consent of the Prov . G . M . to hold thc next meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Bath . A discussion took place , in which thc W . M ., Treasurer , J . W ., and
S . D . took part , in which it was elicited that some months ago , when it was proposed to celebrate the centenary of the Freemasons' Hall medal presented to No . 41 , at a provincial meeting at Bath , the D . P . G . M . had represented thatitwas the custom to take the several towns in which there are lodges in _ rotation , though in _ the particular instance the peculiar circumstances might in the opinion of the Prov .
Grand Master justify a deviation from the rule . Moreover , it was suggested by the S . D . that in 1 SS 3 will occcur the 150 th anniversary of the formation of No . 41 , and that it might be desirable to celebrate it , and to hold the Prov . Grand Lodge at Bath , on the occasion , rather than at the present time . A resolution was passed in accordance with this view . A discussion also took place as to a circular in reference to the " Pupils' Assistance Fund . " The general
feeling seemed to be that while there are so many more applicants for admission into the schools than can be received , it is not desirable to increase the advantages of those already admitted , and there was a general agreement with the views expressed at a meeting of the Governors of the " Girls'School , " as recorded in the Freemason of January 15 th . A resolution to this effect was unanimously passed . The lodge was closed at ten o'clock .
r GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge for the year was held at the rooms , No . 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there was a capital muster of members and visitors . The lodge was opened shortly after seven p . m ., by Bro . John Wood , VV . M ., assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Robt . Whitfield , l . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , S . W . ; E . Liddell , J . W . ; W . Brewis Elsdon ,
Treasurer ; E . W . Middlemast , Secretary ; W . F . Carmon , as S . D . ; A . Simpson , as J . D . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; Wm . M . Pybus , J . S ., as I . G . ; A . R . Rhagg , S . S . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the members were Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M . ; Jas . McCulloch , P . M . ; John Mackay , P . M . and W . M . 424 ; E . Shewbrooks , Geo . Bolam , W . Whitfield , R . Tate , W . Dalrymple , Jos . i Ivison , W . F . Racburn , W . Richardson , and
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others . The visiting brethren consisted of Bros . F . H . Corder , W . M . 1664 ; G . F . Charlton , S . W . 1664 ; F . R . Bettenstadt , 1664 ; H . Aslier , S . W . 541 ; W . F . Carmon , 4 S 1 ; John tPage , l . P . M . 406 ; A . Simpson , 406 ; T . V . Smith , W . M . 991 ; P . W . Thomson , J . W . 991 ; George Turnbull , J . W . 991 ; W . Gladstone , P . M . 991 ; C . Read , I . G . 991 ; VV . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; G . Hardy ,
l . P . M . 1643 ; Wm . Eckford , S . W . and W . M . elect 1643 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; and R . Reid , 431 . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Edwin Perry , proposed at last lodge , and he was declared duly elected . The candidate being in attendance and properly prepared was duly initiated into the mysteries by the W . M . The working tools
were explained by the J . W . Bro . George Bolam was then passed to the Second Degree , when the nominations for Treasurer , Tyler , Organist , and Finance Committee were made . Bro . Anthony Clapham , P . M ., was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . A framed photograph of the illuminated address recently presented to the P . P . G . M ., Bro . John Fawcett , was handed to the
VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge . The visiting brethren tendered " Heart good wishes , " and the W . M . closed the proceedings at nine o ' clock . The brethren attended the refreshment board in goodly numbers , and a pleasant evening was spent in harmony and in giving the usual Masonic toast list . The 'Tyler ' s toast was given at n p . m ., when the company dispersed .
LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( N 0 . 203 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Notwithstanding the fact that it has given off branches of no mean importance , the lodge is still in the enjoyment of vigorous life , as the proceedings on this occasion at Hopestreet proved , when the brethren met to instal the W . M .
elect , Bro . James Hilton , S . W ., a deservedly popular member . Bro . Thomas W . Serjeant , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., took the chair , in the absence of Bro . C . Birch , W . M ., through illness , and very efficiently installed the W . M . elect , who was presented by Bro . B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and Bro . C . Bromley , P . M ., in the presence of a large number of members and visiting P . M . ' s and P . G .
Officers holding high positions in the Craft . After the usual salutations the following officers and brethren were appointed and invested : Bros . C Birch , l . P . M . ( by proxy ); Thomas Hatton , S . W .,- W . Gick , J . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ); E . Cattrall , Secretary ; J . N . Hounsell , S . D . ; E . Donelly , J . D . ; J . Galloway , I . G . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . M ., . M . C . ; H . W .
Martin , Steward ; and F . Johnson , J . S . ( by proxy ) . Bro . Peter Paul was re-elected Tyler . Thc brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquetinghall , where dinner was well served by Bro . Chapman , House Steward , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the l . P . M . on behalf of the lodge by the W . M .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Clarence Lodge ( No . 271 ) . —The installation meeting and following banquet of this , the oldest lodge in Brighton , took place on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Royal Pavilion . Bro . l . P . M . Smith , having thanked his officers for theiV ^ attention during the year , vacated the Master ' s chair , which was taken by W . Bro . John H . Scott , J . G . D ., Deputy Provincial Grand
Master , who performed most impressively the ceremony of installing the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . F . Sundius Smith , who then appointed his officers , including Bros . Woodman , S . W . ; Alfred King , J . W . ; P . R . Wilkinson , Treasurer ; C . Corder , Secretary ; and others . Thc banquet , served in the banqueting-room by Bros . Sayers and Marks , was fully equal to any of their previous efforts ; the wines were
excellent , and the dessert ( including pine apples , grapes , and Tangerine oranges ) left nothing to be desired . The newly-installed W . M . presided most efficiently , supported by Bros . Scott , Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; G . W . King , Provincial S . G . VV . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; VV . A . Stuckey , P . M . ; P . R . Wilkinson , G . de Paris , Cecil Parsons , Passmore , W . H . Cockburn , Charrington , Lemon ( 5 th Dragoon Guards ) , T . Packham , W . M . York , 315 ;
Hauxwell , W . M . Brunswick , Si 1 ; W . T . Nell , VV . M . St . Cecilia , 1636 ; James Curtis , W . M . Southdown , 1797 , ^ the W . M . Worthing Lodge of Friendship ; Powell , Burrell Lodge , and others . Apologies , expressive of regret at inability to attend , either from ill health or from the inclemency of the weather , were received from R . W . Bros . Sir . W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master ; Gerard Ford , Prov . G . Registrar ; T . Wilkinson , P . M . ; various Masters of Sussex lodges , & c .
OLDHAM . —Friendship Lodge ( No . 277 ) . —The installation of Bro . the Rev . Joseph Harrison became un fait accompli on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at thc Freemasons' Hall , Union-street . The following brethren were present : Bros . Abraham Clegg , W . M . ; Rev . J . Harrison , S . W . ; John Buckley , J . W . ; Rev . J . Bumstead , Chap . ; Wm . Myott , Treas . ; Tiios . Bailey , Sec . ; H . T . Sortwell
S . D . ; Ralph Holden , I . G . ; J . E . Twecdalc , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Joseph Braddock , P . M . ; H . L . Hollingworth , P . M . ; " John Greaves , P . M . ; Henry Thomas , P . M . ; Isaac Procktcr , P . M . ; J . j . Midgley , P . M . ; Joseph Brierley , D . Johnson , Hugh Shaw , J . M . Hamilton , Joseph Lord , J . G . Ireland , H . Smyth , R . A . Coll ' mge , Bennett , C . Mattinson , John E . Rubie , andS . Alfred Thorp ,
Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . Potts , W . M . 4 C 7 ; G . A . Coleman , l . P . M . 4 G 7 ; Wm . Dumville , P . M . ion ; Hudson Lister , P . M . ion ; John Brierley , S . D . 149 G ; W . Edwards , P . M . 467 ; Nathaniel Dumville , P . M . ion ; and R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form at 3 . 40 , and the minutes of the last meetingwere confirmed . The annual balance sheet was reported on by the S . W ., Bro . the Rev
J . Harrison , who expressed his extreme satisfaction on the correctness with which their Secretary , Bro . Bailey , had kept the lodge books , thereby makinghis ( Bro . Harrison's ) task of auditing the accounts a very easy one . The report was adopted at the proper time . The VV . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . J . Harrison , was duly presented by Bro . J . F . Twcedale , P . P . G . Reg ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . L . Hollingworth , and by that assiduous brother duly installed with all due rite and ceremony into the chair of K . S . The
Installing Master , assisted hy the newly installed W . M ., invested and addressed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . John Buckley , S . W . ; II . T . Sortwell , J . W . ; Rev . J . Bumstead , Chap . ; Wm . Myott ,
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Treas . ; Thos . Bayley , Sec . ; H . Smyth , S . D . ; J . M . Hamilton , J . D . ; Ralph Holden , I . G . ; J . G . Ireland , D . of C . j John fi . Rubie , and Duckworth , Stewds . ; and S . A . Thorp , Tyler . Bro . H . L . Hollingworth , who had throughout conducted the ceremony in a thoroughly efficient manner , concluded it by giving the addresses , and when " Hearty good wishesi" had been expressed by the
visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5-45-T he brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John by a banquet , which was all that could be desired , and at the conclusion of which thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In reply to the toast of his health , which was received with much enthusiasm , the
W . M . remarked that if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health , he would do all that laid in his power for the benefit of the lodge , especially if supported by his officers . The lodge , Bro . Harrison said , was now ninety years old , and there had been 117 W . M's . presiding over it during that time , and in adding one more to thc list in himself , he felt extremely proud of the nosition to which the brethren had
elected him , and trusted that the working which had been so ably performed by the different officers of the Friendship Lodge for a long period would be carried on with the same spirit during his year of office . Several other toasts were proposed , and responded to , and with some abl y rendered glees and quartetts by Bros . Mark Stafford , William and Nathaniel Dumville , and Hudson Lister , a most successful meeting was brought to a close shortly before eleven o ' clock .
LEWES . —South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , those present including Bros . S . Tanner , P . M . ; T . R . White , P . M . and P . G . S . ; R . Crosskey , Treasurer and P . G . Treas . ; A . Holman , S . W . ; R . Blaker , J . W . ; J . H . Every , Sec ; Honey , S . D . ; Starnes , Ore . ; H . Hall , Tyler ; J . C
Lucas , P . M . ; G . A . Jenner , G . Holman , Hawkins , G . J . Lenny . Visitors : Bros . Wells , W . M . 40 ; Croucher , M . D ., W . M . 1842 ; Wilkinson , and Denman . After the usual working , which was ably performed by Bro . Tanner , the Installing Master , Bro . A . Holman , was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and he afterwards appointed the following as his officers : Bros . R . Blaker , S . W . ;
W . D . Stone , J . W . ; Tanner , D . C ; R . Crosskey , Treas . ; J . H . Every , Sec ; Bridges , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; G . Holman , I . G . ; Starnes , Org . ; and Hall , Tyler . A banquet was provided in first-rate style by Bro . Cooper , at the White Hart Hotel , when about thirty sat down , there being in addition to those mentioned above , Bros . Adams , W . M . ; G . Stone , l . P . M . ; W . W . Turner , P . M . ; Stedman ,
L . Smythe , M . D . ; Whitcomb , Carvick , Hemmings , Pitcher , and Hendricks . The attendance was smaller than usual , owing to the inability of the brethren to attend in consequence of the severe snowstorm , letters and telegrams of apology being received from all quarters up to the last moment . Under the presidency of the new W . M ., Bro . A . Holman , everything passed off most pleasantly .
W H I T B Y . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday the 17 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , to take part in the installation of Bro . W . G . Lockey as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was ably and impressively performed by the worthy Installing Master , Bro . John Stevenson , P . M . The new W . M . afterwards invested the
officers of the lodge who have been appointed for the year now commenced as follows : Bros . Francis Thornton , l . P . M . ; W . E . Wolscy , S . W . ; Middleton Smith , J . W . j J . N . Lawson , P . M . Treasurer ; J . B . Dale , Secretary ; John Thornton , S . D . ; J . Brooks , J . D . ; T . Tate , I . G . ; J . F . Jefferson , M . C ; T . H . Trueman , Tyler ; J . T . Stewart , and T . Atkinson , jun ., Stewards . Bro . H .
Hallgate , P . M ., was also reinstated in office as Organist . After the lodge had been closed , twenty-four of the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , to celebrate the anniversary of St . John and hold the installation banquet . The brethren sat down at 5 . 30 p . m . in the large banqueting-room to a sumptuous dinner , served by the hostess , Mrs . Attlay , in the superior style for which the establishment is so widely
famed . The VV . M . ( Bro . Lockey ) presided , and was supported by Bros . John Stevenson , P . M . ; J . N . Lawson , P . M . ; VV . H . Marwood , P . M ., ( Major ); W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . ; J . S . Moss , P . M . ; Francis Thornton , l . P . M . ; and others . The S . W . ( Bro . Wolsey ) occupied the vice-chair . The first toast given after dinner was " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drunk with becoming
cordiality and respect , after which a verse or two of " God save the Oueen " were sung . The Chairman then gave the second toast , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . W , " which was honoured as a Masonic toast , and the brethren also joined in singing " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The succeeding toast , "The other Members of the Royal Family , " was ably proposed by Bro . W . H . Marwood , P . M .,
and was most respectfully received . The Chairman gave the Masonic toast , "The Earl of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M ., and the other Provincial Grand Officers , " which was drunk with befitting honours , and Bro . W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M ., responded in a felicitous manner . Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M ., was the proposer of the patriotic toast , _ The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " which met with a cordial
welcome . The toast was responded to by Bro . Marwood , P . M . ( Major ) , and Bro . H . Attlay , of Stainsacre Hall ( Lieut ) . Bro . Thornton , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M . and Prosperity to the Lion Lodge , " in very appropriate terms , and the toast was drunk with true Masonic sentiment and good feeling . The W . M . responded , and then gave the next toast , " The Health of the
highly esteemed Installing Master , Bro . Stevenson , " which was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., suitably acknowledged the tribute of honour and respect which had been paid to him . The Vice-Chairman gave " The Past Masters of the Lion Lodge , " in graceful terms , and the toast having been drunk with every demonstration of approbation , Bro . Thornton , thc Immediate Past Master , responded . The Chairman then proposed the toast of "The
Officers of the Lion Lodge , which was highly appreciated , and Bro . Middleton Smith , J . W ., returned thanks in an excellent speech . Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., proposed the toast , " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " which was received as such a beneficent sentiment deserved to be , and met with a practical recognition from the assembled brethren . The Chairman proposed "The Visiting Brethren . " Owing to a presentation being made at York on Monday to Bro . Peck , of Hull , the Provincial Grand
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| : T asurer the W . M . said they owed much for the diligence I . d attention he paid to all matters concerning the lodge . W They were also indebted to him for instruction on various % matters , he being an authority on everything connected i' , vith Masonry . With regard to the Secretary , they , pcr' sonally , had been acquainted with one another for a very in" - time . Bro . Bush was initiated in the Tranquillity
„ : Lodge , No . 1 S 5 , one month before him . He had occupied ii- t | ie chair in this lodge before him , as he would also do in - the Tranquillity . Their Secretary was the " prop " of this lodge , and too much certainly could not be said to his ' credit . Bro . Adamson , in reply , said that , suffering as he was , the brethren would , he was sure , excuse him from making a long speech . So long as he saw the balance of
thc lodge increasing he was easy in his mind and perfectly satisfied . The lodge was , he felt exceedingly pleased to . say , increasing most satisfactorily in members and funds , [ n their success they had not forgotten the Charities ; they had been liberally supported last year , and he hoped this year the support would be doubled . Bro . Adamson then eloquently recited thc claims of the three Masonic
Institutions , the support which they annually received being he said , the wonder of the world . Bro . Staley next proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , " which was received with hearty cheers by the brethren . He said they were all extremely gratified and pleased with the very able manner in which Bro . Bush had performed that office . The effective manntr in which he had gone through the whole
of the ceremony , without a single hitch of any kind , elicited the admiration of all who had the privilege of witnessing the ceremony . Bro . Bush , in rising to reply , was heartily cheered . In a few graceful and well chosen terms , Bro . Bush assured the brethren that the services he had rendered as I . M . had been given with the greatest pleasure . Anything that he could do for the lodge , either as Secretary ,
Past Master , socially or privately , would be done by him to the best of his ability . In introducing the toast of " The Past Masters , " the W . M . said , though the lodge , as all knew , was quite young , they had three Past Masters , and they all felt glad of having three such good Masons as Bros . Bullock , Bush , and Dixon . They had rendered very great assistance , and had done all they could for its interest
and advancement in the Craft . Bro . Bullock having replied , the W . M . gave the remaining toast , "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s , toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Between the toasts some excellent singing was given by Bros . Jno . H . Ross , Henri de SoIIa , VV . D . Bayley , G . S . Recknell , and C . Silverthorne , jun .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — On Thursday , the 20 th inst ., an emergency meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , when , considering the extremely inclement weather , and the inability of several of the officers , and others , to be present on account of illness , the attendance was much better than could have been expected .
1 he lodge was opened at a p . m . cy Bro . ur . M . tiopuins , W . M ., supported by Bros . Philip Braham , l . P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . Radway , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., and Treas . ; James Clark , P . M ., as Dir . of Cer . ; Cater , Sec . ; Mercer , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; Peach , as I . G . ; T . E . Wilton , Steivd . ; and Bigivood , Tyler . Many members were present , and as visitors , Bros . E . L . Hill , P . M . 906 ; F . Hartnell , J . VV . 772 ; and W . H .
Young , 906 . The Secretary having read the circular of summons , it was announced that the three candidates for admission to the privileges of Freemasonry were in attendance , a favourable ballot having been taken for them at a previous meeting . All necessary preliminaries having been arranged , Messrs . F . S . Clark , G . H . Bartlett , and T , J . Pinker were introduced , and duly initiated into the Order
b y the W . M ., assisted by the 1 reasurer . Bro . Mercer , with his usual care and accuracy , gave the description and application of the working tools , and Bro . Peach most creditably delivered thc lecture on the tracing board of the Degree . The W . M . concluded the proceedings by giving the charge . The candidates appeared fully impressed with the solemnity and completeness with which the ceremony
had been conducted , and severally returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them . A letter from thc Secretary of thc Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 , was read , the object being to solicit the co-operation of the members of No . 41 , in obtaining the consent of the Prov . G . M . to hold thc next meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Bath . A discussion took place , in which thc W . M ., Treasurer , J . W ., and
S . D . took part , in which it was elicited that some months ago , when it was proposed to celebrate the centenary of the Freemasons' Hall medal presented to No . 41 , at a provincial meeting at Bath , the D . P . G . M . had represented thatitwas the custom to take the several towns in which there are lodges in _ rotation , though in _ the particular instance the peculiar circumstances might in the opinion of the Prov .
Grand Master justify a deviation from the rule . Moreover , it was suggested by the S . D . that in 1 SS 3 will occcur the 150 th anniversary of the formation of No . 41 , and that it might be desirable to celebrate it , and to hold the Prov . Grand Lodge at Bath , on the occasion , rather than at the present time . A resolution was passed in accordance with this view . A discussion also took place as to a circular in reference to the " Pupils' Assistance Fund . " The general
feeling seemed to be that while there are so many more applicants for admission into the schools than can be received , it is not desirable to increase the advantages of those already admitted , and there was a general agreement with the views expressed at a meeting of the Governors of the " Girls'School , " as recorded in the Freemason of January 15 th . A resolution to this effect was unanimously passed . The lodge was closed at ten o'clock .
r GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge for the year was held at the rooms , No . 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there was a capital muster of members and visitors . The lodge was opened shortly after seven p . m ., by Bro . John Wood , VV . M ., assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . Robt . Whitfield , l . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , S . W . ; E . Liddell , J . W . ; W . Brewis Elsdon ,
Treasurer ; E . W . Middlemast , Secretary ; W . F . Carmon , as S . D . ; A . Simpson , as J . D . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; Wm . M . Pybus , J . S ., as I . G . ; A . R . Rhagg , S . S . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the members were Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M . ; Jas . McCulloch , P . M . ; John Mackay , P . M . and W . M . 424 ; E . Shewbrooks , Geo . Bolam , W . Whitfield , R . Tate , W . Dalrymple , Jos . i Ivison , W . F . Racburn , W . Richardson , and
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others . The visiting brethren consisted of Bros . F . H . Corder , W . M . 1664 ; G . F . Charlton , S . W . 1664 ; F . R . Bettenstadt , 1664 ; H . Aslier , S . W . 541 ; W . F . Carmon , 4 S 1 ; John tPage , l . P . M . 406 ; A . Simpson , 406 ; T . V . Smith , W . M . 991 ; P . W . Thomson , J . W . 991 ; George Turnbull , J . W . 991 ; W . Gladstone , P . M . 991 ; C . Read , I . G . 991 ; VV . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; G . Hardy ,
l . P . M . 1643 ; Wm . Eckford , S . W . and W . M . elect 1643 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; and R . Reid , 431 . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Edwin Perry , proposed at last lodge , and he was declared duly elected . The candidate being in attendance and properly prepared was duly initiated into the mysteries by the W . M . The working tools
were explained by the J . W . Bro . George Bolam was then passed to the Second Degree , when the nominations for Treasurer , Tyler , Organist , and Finance Committee were made . Bro . Anthony Clapham , P . M ., was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . A framed photograph of the illuminated address recently presented to the P . P . G . M ., Bro . John Fawcett , was handed to the
VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge . The visiting brethren tendered " Heart good wishes , " and the W . M . closed the proceedings at nine o ' clock . The brethren attended the refreshment board in goodly numbers , and a pleasant evening was spent in harmony and in giving the usual Masonic toast list . The 'Tyler ' s toast was given at n p . m ., when the company dispersed .
LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( N 0 . 203 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Notwithstanding the fact that it has given off branches of no mean importance , the lodge is still in the enjoyment of vigorous life , as the proceedings on this occasion at Hopestreet proved , when the brethren met to instal the W . M .
elect , Bro . James Hilton , S . W ., a deservedly popular member . Bro . Thomas W . Serjeant , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., took the chair , in the absence of Bro . C . Birch , W . M ., through illness , and very efficiently installed the W . M . elect , who was presented by Bro . B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and Bro . C . Bromley , P . M ., in the presence of a large number of members and visiting P . M . ' s and P . G .
Officers holding high positions in the Craft . After the usual salutations the following officers and brethren were appointed and invested : Bros . C Birch , l . P . M . ( by proxy ); Thomas Hatton , S . W .,- W . Gick , J . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ); E . Cattrall , Secretary ; J . N . Hounsell , S . D . ; E . Donelly , J . D . ; J . Galloway , I . G . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . M ., . M . C . ; H . W .
Martin , Steward ; and F . Johnson , J . S . ( by proxy ) . Bro . Peter Paul was re-elected Tyler . Thc brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquetinghall , where dinner was well served by Bro . Chapman , House Steward , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the l . P . M . on behalf of the lodge by the W . M .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Clarence Lodge ( No . 271 ) . —The installation meeting and following banquet of this , the oldest lodge in Brighton , took place on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Royal Pavilion . Bro . l . P . M . Smith , having thanked his officers for theiV ^ attention during the year , vacated the Master ' s chair , which was taken by W . Bro . John H . Scott , J . G . D ., Deputy Provincial Grand
Master , who performed most impressively the ceremony of installing the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . F . Sundius Smith , who then appointed his officers , including Bros . Woodman , S . W . ; Alfred King , J . W . ; P . R . Wilkinson , Treasurer ; C . Corder , Secretary ; and others . Thc banquet , served in the banqueting-room by Bros . Sayers and Marks , was fully equal to any of their previous efforts ; the wines were
excellent , and the dessert ( including pine apples , grapes , and Tangerine oranges ) left nothing to be desired . The newly-installed W . M . presided most efficiently , supported by Bros . Scott , Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; G . W . King , Provincial S . G . VV . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; VV . A . Stuckey , P . M . ; P . R . Wilkinson , G . de Paris , Cecil Parsons , Passmore , W . H . Cockburn , Charrington , Lemon ( 5 th Dragoon Guards ) , T . Packham , W . M . York , 315 ;
Hauxwell , W . M . Brunswick , Si 1 ; W . T . Nell , VV . M . St . Cecilia , 1636 ; James Curtis , W . M . Southdown , 1797 , ^ the W . M . Worthing Lodge of Friendship ; Powell , Burrell Lodge , and others . Apologies , expressive of regret at inability to attend , either from ill health or from the inclemency of the weather , were received from R . W . Bros . Sir . W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master ; Gerard Ford , Prov . G . Registrar ; T . Wilkinson , P . M . ; various Masters of Sussex lodges , & c .
OLDHAM . —Friendship Lodge ( No . 277 ) . —The installation of Bro . the Rev . Joseph Harrison became un fait accompli on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at thc Freemasons' Hall , Union-street . The following brethren were present : Bros . Abraham Clegg , W . M . ; Rev . J . Harrison , S . W . ; John Buckley , J . W . ; Rev . J . Bumstead , Chap . ; Wm . Myott , Treas . ; Tiios . Bailey , Sec . ; H . T . Sortwell
S . D . ; Ralph Holden , I . G . ; J . E . Twecdalc , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Joseph Braddock , P . M . ; H . L . Hollingworth , P . M . ; " John Greaves , P . M . ; Henry Thomas , P . M . ; Isaac Procktcr , P . M . ; J . j . Midgley , P . M . ; Joseph Brierley , D . Johnson , Hugh Shaw , J . M . Hamilton , Joseph Lord , J . G . Ireland , H . Smyth , R . A . Coll ' mge , Bennett , C . Mattinson , John E . Rubie , andS . Alfred Thorp ,
Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . Potts , W . M . 4 C 7 ; G . A . Coleman , l . P . M . 4 G 7 ; Wm . Dumville , P . M . ion ; Hudson Lister , P . M . ion ; John Brierley , S . D . 149 G ; W . Edwards , P . M . 467 ; Nathaniel Dumville , P . M . ion ; and R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form at 3 . 40 , and the minutes of the last meetingwere confirmed . The annual balance sheet was reported on by the S . W ., Bro . the Rev
J . Harrison , who expressed his extreme satisfaction on the correctness with which their Secretary , Bro . Bailey , had kept the lodge books , thereby makinghis ( Bro . Harrison's ) task of auditing the accounts a very easy one . The report was adopted at the proper time . The VV . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . J . Harrison , was duly presented by Bro . J . F . Twcedale , P . P . G . Reg ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . L . Hollingworth , and by that assiduous brother duly installed with all due rite and ceremony into the chair of K . S . The
Installing Master , assisted hy the newly installed W . M ., invested and addressed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . John Buckley , S . W . ; II . T . Sortwell , J . W . ; Rev . J . Bumstead , Chap . ; Wm . Myott ,
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Treas . ; Thos . Bayley , Sec . ; H . Smyth , S . D . ; J . M . Hamilton , J . D . ; Ralph Holden , I . G . ; J . G . Ireland , D . of C . j John fi . Rubie , and Duckworth , Stewds . ; and S . A . Thorp , Tyler . Bro . H . L . Hollingworth , who had throughout conducted the ceremony in a thoroughly efficient manner , concluded it by giving the addresses , and when " Hearty good wishesi" had been expressed by the
visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5-45-T he brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John by a banquet , which was all that could be desired , and at the conclusion of which thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In reply to the toast of his health , which was received with much enthusiasm , the
W . M . remarked that if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health , he would do all that laid in his power for the benefit of the lodge , especially if supported by his officers . The lodge , Bro . Harrison said , was now ninety years old , and there had been 117 W . M's . presiding over it during that time , and in adding one more to thc list in himself , he felt extremely proud of the nosition to which the brethren had
elected him , and trusted that the working which had been so ably performed by the different officers of the Friendship Lodge for a long period would be carried on with the same spirit during his year of office . Several other toasts were proposed , and responded to , and with some abl y rendered glees and quartetts by Bros . Mark Stafford , William and Nathaniel Dumville , and Hudson Lister , a most successful meeting was brought to a close shortly before eleven o ' clock .
LEWES . —South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , those present including Bros . S . Tanner , P . M . ; T . R . White , P . M . and P . G . S . ; R . Crosskey , Treasurer and P . G . Treas . ; A . Holman , S . W . ; R . Blaker , J . W . ; J . H . Every , Sec ; Honey , S . D . ; Starnes , Ore . ; H . Hall , Tyler ; J . C
Lucas , P . M . ; G . A . Jenner , G . Holman , Hawkins , G . J . Lenny . Visitors : Bros . Wells , W . M . 40 ; Croucher , M . D ., W . M . 1842 ; Wilkinson , and Denman . After the usual working , which was ably performed by Bro . Tanner , the Installing Master , Bro . A . Holman , was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and he afterwards appointed the following as his officers : Bros . R . Blaker , S . W . ;
W . D . Stone , J . W . ; Tanner , D . C ; R . Crosskey , Treas . ; J . H . Every , Sec ; Bridges , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; G . Holman , I . G . ; Starnes , Org . ; and Hall , Tyler . A banquet was provided in first-rate style by Bro . Cooper , at the White Hart Hotel , when about thirty sat down , there being in addition to those mentioned above , Bros . Adams , W . M . ; G . Stone , l . P . M . ; W . W . Turner , P . M . ; Stedman ,
L . Smythe , M . D . ; Whitcomb , Carvick , Hemmings , Pitcher , and Hendricks . The attendance was smaller than usual , owing to the inability of the brethren to attend in consequence of the severe snowstorm , letters and telegrams of apology being received from all quarters up to the last moment . Under the presidency of the new W . M ., Bro . A . Holman , everything passed off most pleasantly .
W H I T B Y . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday the 17 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , to take part in the installation of Bro . W . G . Lockey as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was ably and impressively performed by the worthy Installing Master , Bro . John Stevenson , P . M . The new W . M . afterwards invested the
officers of the lodge who have been appointed for the year now commenced as follows : Bros . Francis Thornton , l . P . M . ; W . E . Wolscy , S . W . ; Middleton Smith , J . W . j J . N . Lawson , P . M . Treasurer ; J . B . Dale , Secretary ; John Thornton , S . D . ; J . Brooks , J . D . ; T . Tate , I . G . ; J . F . Jefferson , M . C ; T . H . Trueman , Tyler ; J . T . Stewart , and T . Atkinson , jun ., Stewards . Bro . H .
Hallgate , P . M ., was also reinstated in office as Organist . After the lodge had been closed , twenty-four of the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , to celebrate the anniversary of St . John and hold the installation banquet . The brethren sat down at 5 . 30 p . m . in the large banqueting-room to a sumptuous dinner , served by the hostess , Mrs . Attlay , in the superior style for which the establishment is so widely
famed . The VV . M . ( Bro . Lockey ) presided , and was supported by Bros . John Stevenson , P . M . ; J . N . Lawson , P . M . ; VV . H . Marwood , P . M ., ( Major ); W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . ; J . S . Moss , P . M . ; Francis Thornton , l . P . M . ; and others . The S . W . ( Bro . Wolsey ) occupied the vice-chair . The first toast given after dinner was " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drunk with becoming
cordiality and respect , after which a verse or two of " God save the Oueen " were sung . The Chairman then gave the second toast , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . W , " which was honoured as a Masonic toast , and the brethren also joined in singing " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The succeeding toast , "The other Members of the Royal Family , " was ably proposed by Bro . W . H . Marwood , P . M .,
and was most respectfully received . The Chairman gave the Masonic toast , "The Earl of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M ., and the other Provincial Grand Officers , " which was drunk with befitting honours , and Bro . W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M ., responded in a felicitous manner . Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M ., was the proposer of the patriotic toast , _ The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " which met with a cordial
welcome . The toast was responded to by Bro . Marwood , P . M . ( Major ) , and Bro . H . Attlay , of Stainsacre Hall ( Lieut ) . Bro . Thornton , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M . and Prosperity to the Lion Lodge , " in very appropriate terms , and the toast was drunk with true Masonic sentiment and good feeling . The W . M . responded , and then gave the next toast , " The Health of the
highly esteemed Installing Master , Bro . Stevenson , " which was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., suitably acknowledged the tribute of honour and respect which had been paid to him . The Vice-Chairman gave " The Past Masters of the Lion Lodge , " in graceful terms , and the toast having been drunk with every demonstration of approbation , Bro . Thornton , thc Immediate Past Master , responded . The Chairman then proposed the toast of "The
Officers of the Lion Lodge , which was highly appreciated , and Bro . Middleton Smith , J . W ., returned thanks in an excellent speech . Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., proposed the toast , " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " which was received as such a beneficent sentiment deserved to be , and met with a practical recognition from the assembled brethren . The Chairman proposed "The Visiting Brethren . " Owing to a presentation being made at York on Monday to Bro . Peck , of Hull , the Provincial Grand