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Instruction , a Life Sunscribcrship . which be appreciated as a great humour both to the Lodge and himself . He ( rusted that he should have a successful year and plenty of work , and that when his time was up he should hand his successor the affairs of the lodge in a sound and prosperous condition . TheW . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Initiates , " said he had great pleasure in introducing to them two

brethren , who , he was sure , would be an acquisition to the lodge—one the son of an eminent Mason , and the other a brother of one of their members . He had known them both for some time , and felt sure they would justify the estimate he had formed of them , and that they would become good Masons , and an honour to the ancient Fraternity into which they had just been initiated .

Bro . W . Barringer thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him in admitting him as one of their members . He should strive to be a good Mason and a credit to their lodge . His father was surgeon to the Girls' School for years , and when he thought of him it almost brought tears to his eyes , so highly was he esteemed by all for his good qualities . He begged to thank the brethren most

heartily Bro . Brusey also briefly thanked the brethren for having accepted him as one of their members . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " whom he said Ihey were always pleased to see . He regretted there were so few present on that occasion , especially his esteemed brother and neighbour ,

Major George Lambert , P . G . Swd . Bearer , who would have had a hearty welcome from all , but hoped that those who were present had spent an enjoyable evening . He would call on Bro . Skinner , who accompanied him on his late visit to the United States , and his old friend , Bro . Hancock , to reply . Bro . Skinner , in reply , expressed the pleasure it always

gave him to be in their W . M . 's company ; his genial and amiable qualities rendered him one of the most pleasant travelling companions he had ever had , and their late visit to America would long remain in his memory as one of the most pleasant times he had ever spent . Bro . Hancock thanked the brethren for the very hearty reception they always gave him . He said their W . M . and

himself were such constant visitors at each other's lodges that they seemed more like members than visitors . In proposing the toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . Master said it gave him great pleasure in proposing that toast . The Past Masters had always shown themselves ready and willing at all times to assist the Master in his duties , with a zeal for the general welfare of the lodge that

was seldom excelled . He was sorry there were not more present , but was sure some good reason kept them away . Bro . S . Jacobs , in a humorous speech , thanked them for the hearty way in which they had drunk to their health . They always tried to do their best for the Covent Garden Lodge , as he was sure it was always a great encouragement to the younger members to see the continued interest

they took in the affairs of the lodge after having passed the chair . The toast of " The Officers " was next given , and responded to by Bros . S . Hewett , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; and Woodward , S . D . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most pleasant evening to a close .

The toasts were interspersed with some excellent singing under the direction of Bro . T . C . Seary , who very efficiently presided at the piano . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . — The anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 25 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , When there was an excellent attendance of brethren . The W . M ., Bro . Wm . Dalrymple , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . M . Corbitt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R .

Whitfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; A . Rhagg , P . M . ; W . M . Pybus , P . M ., P . G . R . ; E . Shewbrooks . P . M . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; J . Spearman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Page , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; C . S . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Wm . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; ] . Patterson , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec ; R . G . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Patterson , W . M . 1342 ; J . S . Robson , S . W .

1342 ; Isaac Taylor , J . W . 1342 ; A . Moffitt , W . M . 424 ; J . J . G . Aitchison , W . M . 541 ; R . W . Klyne , W . M . 1119 ; T . Spedding , W . M . 16 43 ; W . C Forster , W . M . 24 ; I , Atchison , l . P . M . 24 ; T . R . Short , J . W . 424 ; H . Carrick , R . C Tate , J . A . G . Ross , P . M . 4 S 1 ; J . T . Harrison , P . M . 4 S 1 ; M . Watson , S . W . S 1 ; G . Harbottle , S . W . 406 ; M . Lotinga , J . W . 406 ; T . R . Jobson , J . W . 1664 ; W .

Whitheld , A . Simpson , T . Dinning , P . M . 4 S 1 ; W . J . Campbell , and others . TheW . M . elect , Bro . William Brown , was duly presented by Bro . M . Corbitt , P . M ., for installation , and installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . W . Dalrymple , the retiring W . Master , and afterwards invested the following officers Kros . W . Dalrymplel . P . M . W . F . RaeburnSW

, ; , .. \ V . Richardson , ] . W . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; M . R . Wright , Sec ; W . J . Jobson , S . D . ; J . Craighill , J . D . ; £ - Shewbrooks , P . M ., D . C ; W . Stafford , I . G . ; Rev . W . Bowker , Chap . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . H . Denton and A : Dodds , Stwds . ; and J . Currv , Tyler . Telegrams were received from Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., and

J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., explaining the cause of their unavoidable absence . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Drill Hall , Alexandra-road , where the annual banquet was held , under the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . ' . here was a large gathering of members of the lodge , and visitors .

The usual loyal toasts were given by the W . M . \ u-n- toast o £ " The Prov - Grand Master , Sir Hcdworth Williamson , and Officers of the P . G . Lodge of Durham " was proposed and responded to by Bros . J . Hudson , P . M ., ai > a J- Patterson , P . M . J D e . „ 5 * ' 'oast was that of "The Prov . G . M ., Sir M . lan ' i > , ey > and Oncers of P . G . Lodge of Northumber' , j Proposed bv the W . M .. nnrl roinnnrlorl In K « « .-=

„ J 0 !] . Page , P . M ., and Wm . Cooper , P . M . wall t 0 ast of " The W'M- > Bro - w - Brown , " was after-^ rus proposed by the I . P . M ., and Bro . Brown responded !? $ " ¦> £ and appropriate terms . severM ™™ ' . ' Lodges" was also proposed , and the ^ veraj -W . M ^ S reSponded . Charitip . » R ° D' P-M - > Save the toast of "The Masonic Sei ^ f Bro Robert Whitfield , P . M ., responding , harmon ? ' J- ™ e ? afterwards submitted , and the "rmonious proceedings then terminated .

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SALFORD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 325 ) . —The installation of Bro . T . H . Bagshaw took place and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Adelphi House , when there were present Bros . John Sutton , P . M ., W . M . ; J . M . Ramsbottom , l . P . M . ; T . H . Bagshaw , P . M ., S . W . ; Edward Bowler , J . W . ; Edward Meggitt , J . D . ; Joseph Hill , Sec . ; W . R . Thorp ,

Org . ; Jenkinson , I . G . j Wm . Riddell , Tyler ; Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; F . Armstrong , P . M . ; W . Brown , P . M . ; W . Jones , P . M . ; James Atkinson , A . Hibbert , C . G . Petty , VV . H . Munro , and M . Kwen . Visitors : Bros . S . Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . Harrop , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; William Jaffray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Titus

Fletcher , 330 ; J . J . Bagshaw , 353 ; Wm . Owier , E . O . Stuart , l . P . M . 1345 ; G . V . Blaikie , P . M . 152 ; W . H . Barrett , 1773 ; A . Fletcher , and Geo . S . Smith , P . M . 1134 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . F . Armstrong , P . M ., who acted as Installing Master , occupied the chair , and Bro . Bagshaw , P . M ., S . W ., W . M . elect , was

thereupon presented by Bro . Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., and after the usual formula he was inducted into the chair of K . S , and Bro . Bagshaw was duly saluted by the brethren . The working tools in each Degree were presented by Bro . E . Williams , and Bro . F . Armstrong , P . M ., invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . E . Bowler , S . W . ; J . Hill , J . W . ; Powers , Chap . ; Lord , Treas . ; C . G . Petty , Sec ; E . Meggitt , S . D . ;

Armstrong , D . C ; W . R . Sharp , I . G . ; Heslop , Stwd . ; and W . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by Bro . F . Armstrong , this brother doing all the arduous duty in a praiseworthy manner . The installation ceremony being completed , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquet , which gave entire satisfaction .

BIRKENHEAD . —Combermere Lodge ( No . 605 ) . —This lodge possesses an excellent Masonic name for its Charity and general working , and the circumstances attending the annual installation festival on Thursday evening , the 21 st inst ., clearly indicated the deserved popularity which it enjoys . There was a numerous and influential gathering of members and visitors , and the

whole of the proceedings proved most successful . Bro . J . Gamlin , W . M ., occupied the chair at the commencement of business , being supported by Bros . G . Grant , l . P . M . ; James Clark , P . M . ; Owen Jones , P . M . ; M . M'Nerney , P . M . ; P . Duff , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Sillitoe , P . P . G . D . ; and J . R . Simm , P . P . G . Treas . The visitors included Bros . F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . A . Gass , P . M . 477 ; W .

Hopkinson , W . M . 477 ; . L . Ellis , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . Jones , P . M . 1276 ; H . Mai tin , P . M . 477 ; A . Fay , W . M . 1276 ; J . S . Matthews , P . M . 1276 ; P . R . Barrow , W . M . 1570 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D . West Lanes . ; S . Jones , P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Cooke , P . M . 1013 ; T . E . Tomlinson , P . M . 1013 ; E . G . Mason , P . M . 1276 ; and J . T .

Thompson , P . M . 477 . The ceremony of installing Bro . Peter Duff as the Worshipful Master was performed most admirably by Bro . Grant , P . M . The following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . James Gamlin , P . G . S ., l . P . M . ; C Roberts , S . W . ; A . Moore , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ( for the igth time ); J . R . Simm ,

P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Sec ; O . Jones , P . M ., D . C ; R . H . Middleton , S . D . ; J . Watt , J . D . ; J . Frazer , I . G . ; J . P . Leach , I . Woodcock , and J . Hamilton , Stwds . ; N . Peacock , Org . ; and Holtoway , Tyler . Dinner was subsequently served , and a choice

programme was provided by Bros . N . F . Burt , S . Kirham , E . Edwards , J . Heigenbotham , 1609 ; C Roberts , Proudman , Peacock , and Cooke . In the course of the evening Bro . Gamlin was presented with a P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of the very valuable services he had rendered to the lodge .

LUDLOW . —Lodge of the Marches ( No . 611 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on the 6 th inst . The ceremony for the evening was the raising of Bro . C B . Cranstown , which was ably performed by Bro . W . Powell , who announced that it was probably his last appearance in that chair , as his avocations prevented his attending lodge conveniently .

Thc proceedings of the evening were remarkable for gracetul acts performed towards two P . M . ' s—who had been active members of the lodge over a quarter of a century—in the persons of Bro . F . Cox , who was presented with a suit of Prov . G . Lodge clothing on his being appointed Prov . G . Swd . Br ., and Bro . W . Powell , who was elected an Honorary Member of the lodge .

MANCHESTER . — Yarborough Lodge ( No . 633 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . S . B . Broadbent , W . M . ; S . Kay , J . W . ; G . R . Swain , Treas . ; Wm . Cartwright , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . ; W . E . Darwen , S . D . ; J . R . Johns , J . D . ; T . R . Glover , I . G . ; J . ; Sly , Tyler ; J . Duncan , l . P . M . ;

J . Lees Aspland , P . M . ; F . H . Davidson , P . M . ; E . Nathan , P . M . ; and J . F . Sutton , P . M . Visitors : Bros . J . Gardner , 2109 ; E . Broadbent , 2109 ; E . Pike , P . M . ' 2109 ; J . M . Grierson , 1055 ; C . D . Cheetham , P . M . 993 , P . J . G . D . ; J . H . Wells , 2109 ; H . C . Pingstone , 2109 ; and G . Sam Smith , P . M . 1134 . The lodge was opened by Bro . Broadbent , and the minutes

of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . J . Swithenbank , jun ., and , proving favourable , he was initiated by the W . M . Bro . Cartwright then took the chair , and passed Bro . T . Cartwright . A raising subsequently followed , the W . M . performing the ceremony . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The first meeting of the above excellent lodge in the New Freemasons' Hall , Plumstead , took place on the 20 th inst ., the fact being celebrated by a pleasant little banquet , at which some 100 and odd brethren and visitors ( no less than 42 of the latter ) attended to do honour to the occasion . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . James Morgan Miller , and the minutes of the previous meeting having

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been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . J . Paul and A . H . Morrell , and proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated . Bros . Abbey , West , and Browne were raised , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren banqueted . Among the brethren present to assist the W . M . were Bros . R . Naylor , l . P . M . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; J .

Warren , P . M ., Sec ; E . B . Hobson , P . M . ; J . H . Roberts , P . M ., D . C ; C Sweeting , P . M . ; T . Ovenden , P . M ., Stwd . ; J . Sanderson , P . M . ; W . Webber , S . W . ; S . E . Southgate , J . W . ; J . McCollough , S . D . ; J . D . Taylor , J . D . ; W . Lawson , I . G . ; W . J . Bidgood , Org . ; H . Tufnell , A . D . C . ; G . Nichols , Asst . Stwd . ; J . Cavey , G . West , J . Cartey , A . Saunderson , H . Smith , F .

Marfleet , C Brooks , A . Fenn , W . Way , J . Bull , W . Flory , G . - Brown , '/ ,. Kelly , W . Wilson , H . Pamment , II . Pettifer , G . Mitchell , T . White , T . Smith , VV . Long , G . Marchant , E . Bryant , J . Noakes , H . Palmer , S . Blackkr , G . H . Porter , A . Adams , H . J . Roberts , T . Day , A . Smith , W . Forrest , W . Ward , J . Trodd , T . Mason , W . Harris , C . Benstead , and J . Martin , all of the lodge . Among the

visitors were Bros . Col . Vansittart , O . S . C , 615 ; J . Aillud , P . M . 615 , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Tailby , W . M . ; G . Davies , P . M . ; H . Grice , S . W . ; and J . Bell , J . W . ; all of 13 ; G . W . Mitchell , P . M ., and G . Cashficld , S . D ., of 615 ; E . Palmer , P . M ., and W . C Taylor , I . G ., of 913 ; C H . Canning , W . M . ; C Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; C . Wood , S . W . ; A . Knight , J . W ., and W . Turvey , of 1472 ; T .

West , P . M . 1 S 15 ; J . Gould , P . M . 16 S 5 ; W . Hewett , J . W . 957 ; H . Ansell , I . G . 1305 ; C . F . Ashton , D . C 1050 ; VV . Phillips , VV . H . Keeble , VV . T . Lowson , J . Philcox , and H . De Gray , of 13 ; D . C Capon , G . H . Campbell , W . Young , G . Laurance , VV . Wren , VV . Ledger , J . Rich , D . Sedgley , and J . W . Dickenson , of 913 ; T . Mercer , 1 * 137 > J- Blowey , 13315 H . Mills ,

S 29 ; J . Walker and E . H . Walker , of 1441 ; E . Walker , 153 6 ; W . C . Haley , 17 S 9 ; F . W . Huddlestone , 1744 ; W . Scott , I . G . S 29 ; J . Power , 142 S ; W . White , 12 S 4 ; and others . The dinner having been enjoyed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . Bro . Naylor , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said they were all aware of the great success that

up to the present had attended their W . M ., and how pleased they were to see him installed , and for the first time presiding over them in their new home . He foresaw a long and continual success for the lodge , and a prosperous finish of their esteemed W . M . 's yearot office . His greatest aspiration was that they might so increase in numbers as to fill that magnificent hall with brethren of the lodge , and that the great ability of their W . M . would be continued to his successor , and successors , for many years

to come . Bro . Miller , who was loudly cheered on rising to respond , said it was very gratifying to find that his endeavours to please them , in the manner in which he carried out his duties , met with their approbation . The task , undertaken by him in July last , was no common or easy one , for he knew that the brethren of the lodge were not easily pleased

in the matter of the Master's working ; it must be as near perfect as possible to satisfy them . With that warning in view he had set to work , and trusted that he had satisfied them hitherto '; if so , so it would he till he vacated that chair , of which he felt so proud , to his successor . He cordially thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid applause .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of " The Past Masters , " said he was exceedingly pleased to be supported by such an excellent array of Past Masters , all of whom had done good work in and for the lodge . They did not come only once or twice a year , but meeting after meeting they were all at their post to assist the W . M . and place their services at the hands of the lodge , which services

were always given most ungrudgingly . He called upon Bros . Naylor and Roberts to respond . Bro . Naylor said he could only sing the old song that he had sung ever since it had been his duty to respond to the toast , and that was to thank them most heartily for the genial manner in which they always received the toast . Bro . Roberts was in hopes that he should not have

been called upon to make a speech that night , yet as the W . M . had named him he would also thank them . Ihere was another thing he desired to do now he had the opportunity , and that was to thank them very much for tneir hearty support of his late Stewardship at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival , which had enabled him to take up the handsome sum of £ 90 to the fund ; while upon

a former occasion they gave him £ 30 , for that also he was glad of the opportunity of thanking them , and did so most heartily . Several other toasts followed , and some really fine singing and instrumental music added a rate charm to the affair . Bro . H . Roberts , son of Bro . Roberts , P . M .,

presided at the piano , and played selections splendidly , and Bro . Quartermaster Sergt . Browne played an oboe solo delightfully . Bro . Sergt . Walker pleased everyone by his splendid work on the ' cello , and Bro . Bidgood . was effective with his violin . Bros . Hobson , Palmer , Tufnell , and others sang songs , and generally added to the harmony , for which our thanks are due .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —Ori Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival , when Bro . S . Taylor was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Known as the most flourishing and prosperous lodge in the Province of Derbyshire , the Arboretum enjoys a wide and deserved popularity , and its annual festival is looked forward to with

marked delight by brethren of the home and neighbouring provinces . As a rule the noble home of Masonry in Derby is filled to overflowing on these occasions , but in the present instance , in honour of the incoming W . M ., the muster roll exceeded all past experience . Amongst the 130 brethren who signed the Tyler ' s book were the following : Bros . Sir John Smith , P . M . ; Thos .

Cox , P . M . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . M . ; G . T . Wright , P . M . ; J . Bland , P . M . ; John Brown , A . Frazer , P . M . ; W . Cooper , P . M . ; Edgar Home , P . M . ; T . R . Gee , P . M . j T . C Wigg , P . M . ; and J . . Copestake , P . M ., all of the lodge ; and the following visitors : Bros . F . Binckes ,

P . G . S . B . ; J . Hassell , P . P . G . D . Leicestershire and Rutland ; W . H . Marsden , P . P . S . G . W . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . F . Mills , 173 , P . P . G . P . ; E . R . Ward , P . M . 253 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . O . Manton , P . M . S 50 , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV , Naylor , P . G . S . B . England , P . G . Sec ; and others ,