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The lodge was opened in due form at 6 p . m ., by Bro . J ' Ellershaw , W . M . Two candidates were balloted for and unanimously elected . The W . M . initiated the two candidates and they retired . The lodge was opened in the Second ,
there were two candidates for the Third Degree . Bro . J . Ellershaw , W . M ., raised one , and Bro . J . Acton , P . M ., Sec , rais-d the ether . The W . M . gave the historical , the charge , the lecture and the working tools . Thus a good , long , and enjoyable evening was spent , and the lodge was closed at io o ' clock p . m .
OKEHAMPTON .-Obedience Lodge ( No . jy- ^) . —The first annual installation of W . M . cf this lodge , held at the White Hart Hotel , took place on Monday , the 25 th inst . The lodge was consecrated on the 26 th August of last year , on which day the Giand L ^ dge of the province was held at Okehampton . That was the last Provincial Grand Lodge at which Ero . the Rev . John Huyshe
presided , and Obedience Lodge was the last lodge which Bro . Huyshe consecrated . There was a large gathering of Freemasons from all parts of the county ; and , as this was the first lodge constituted in Okehampton , the proceedings created a great deal of interest . The lodge was founded mainly through the efforts of Bro . William Brodie , then W . M . e > f Semper Fidelis Lodge , 1254 , who was
installed its first Master . He , however , received considerable assistance from members of the Craft resident in the town . In April last , when the appointment of Viscount Ebrington as P . G . M . ( in the room of Bro . Huyshe , resigned through age and infirmity ) was notified , the Obedience Lodge passed a complimentary resolution to the R . W . brother , reminding him that he presided at his last
Provincial Grand Lodge in Okehampton , and that Obedience was the last lodge that he consecrated . The lodge has flourished with considerable vigour during the twelve months of its existence , and it now numbers twenty members . There were seven initiations and three members joined from other lodges . Monday ' s proceedings commenced about 2 . 50 o ' clock , a large number of visiting
brethren being present , amongst whom were Bros . W . Brodie , P . P . J . G . D . ; B . Barker , P . G . A . D . C , I . P . M . ; Rev . C . W . H . Holley , P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . J . R . Nankivell , P . P . G . Chaplain ; H . M . Body , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . C . Bigncll , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; W . Pidsley , W . M . 1254 , P . G . S . ; J . W . Boon , J . W ., W . M . elect ; G . W . Gould , Sec ; A . T . G . Waters , S . D . ; J . J . Ball , J . D . ; A .
Paddon , I . G . ; W . Burd , Taverner , Brendon , Tretivtng , J Wood , W . Yco , C . Dacie , J . Horswell , Nos . 39 , 106 , and 1254 ; John D . Barker , 70 ; F . C . Hallett , 303 ; L . A . Stockham Myvten , 619 ; J . B . Elliott , 773 ; F . W . Brodie , 1254 ; S . Palmer , 1254 ; Thos . J . Smith , I . P . M . 1255 ; Lewis J . Hudd , 1426 ; Dr . Pearse , 1753 and 1550 . The lodge having been duly formed and opened , Bro . James
William Boon was installed W . M . for the ensuing year in the customary way , and he was heartily congratula ' ed on his taking the chair . Bro . Brodie performed the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Boon then appointed the following as his officers for the year : —Bros . W . Brodie , I . P . M . ; the Rev . C . W . II . Holley , S . W . ; G . W . Gemld , J . W . ; R . T . Relf , Treasurer ; J . Ball , Sec ; W . Burd , S . D . ; W . Yeo
J . D . ; John Wood , I . G . ; and J . Coombe , Tyler . The next business was the presenting to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Brodie , of an elegant and chaste gold Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members of the lodge . The jewel bore the nsnuanrl number of the lodge , and on the riband the am s of the B orough of Okehampton in gold and coloured enamel relief . The back of the jewel bore
the following inscription , " Presented to Bro . William Brodie , P . P . J . G . D ., by the Officers and Brethren of Lodge Obedience , No . 1753 , Okehampton , in appreciation of his services rendered as first W . M . " In m iking the presentation Bro . Boon said it was a most pleasing duty to him . The lodge had only been established twelve months , and Bro . Brodie had worked zealously ftr its interests , and
had spared neither trouble nor expense to make it prosperous . In recognition of his energy , his brethren asked his acceptance of that handsome jewel as a memento of his year of office , believing that he would feel proud to wear it . The lodge freely acknowledged its obligations to Bro . Brodie , and the gift was made with th . ir heartiest good wishes . What Bro . Brodie had done in the past
they felt sure he would continue to do in the future , and that the gift would be regarded as a mirk of their respect . Bro . Brodie , in acknowledging the great cjmplimerit paid him , warmly thanked the W . M . an I th ; brethren of the lodge for their handsome and valuable present , and assured them that it would be always highly prized by him as an expression of their goodwill and esteem , and as a proof
of their apprcciat ' on of his services . Mis work in the lodge had been a s mre-e of great pleasure , and alogether a labour of love . A good deal cf time and trouble had been expended upon it , but he had been far more than repaid by that substantial gift , and by their kind feelings
towards him . The jewel would ever remind him of the liberality of the brethren , and o - the pleasant time he ha I spent amongst them , and he : desired nothing more than the prosperity of Lodge Ob-. dirr . cf . Bro . U ion said that there were two other brethren—Bros . Birberand Pidsley —who were also entitled to their warmest thanks for the
great assistance they had lent during the past year respectivel y as I . P . M . and S . W . They , too , had been instrumental in bringing the lodge to its present successful state , and in retiring from office the brethren desired them to accept a small jewel each , which he handed to them . Althoug ' i the gifts were small , they were presented with the best and grateful thanks of the members . Bios .
Barber and Pidsley briefly acknowledged the compliment paid them , and remarked that they would continue to take the warmest interest in the prosperity eif the lodge . Before closing the lodge , Bro . Boon said he had a melanchol y duty to pcrf . rm , and that was to inform the brethren of the death , on the previous day , of Bro . Sydenham Janes , who had only a short time been made a member of
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that lodge , and to ask their sympathy for the orphan son and daughter who were left to mourn their loss . Bro . Janes only left the town a few days before in apparently good health , but he was taken ill and had died at a distance from his home . The funeral would take pi ice on Tuesday , at four o ' clock , and he would like to meet at the lodge as many brethren as could make it
convenient , for the purpose of following his remains to the grave , and of performing a last mark of respect for their departed brother . The installation banquet was afterwards held in an adjoining room , when about thirty of the brethren sat down to a repast , which was served by Bro . Ball in a style which gave the most unqualified satisfaction . Bro . Boon presided , and was supported on
the left by the I . P . M . The toast list commenced with " The d'jeen and the Craft , " which was given by the Chairman , who followed with " The M . W . the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Pro and Deputy G . M . ' s , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " and " The Provincial Grand Master of Devon , and the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " The name of Bro .
the Rev . J . Huyshe was heartily received , and it was feelingly alluded to by the Chairman . Bro . Boon said that Bro . Huyshe paid that lodge a great compliment in coming to consecrate it last year when he was so aged and infirm . He had also greatly honoured Bro . Brodie in heading the subscriptiorTTist for the jewel with a donation , but it was also a compliment to the lodge . That a little place like
Okehampton should attract such notice was very gratifying , and would tend to make the lodge even more successful than it had already proved to be . Bros . Holly and Barber responded , and the latter feelingly alluded to Bro . Metham , P . D . P . G . M . of the province , whose name was received with much applause . In conclusion Bro . Barber proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Installing
Master , Bro . Brodie . " He said that no one was more entitled to their thanks than the Installing Master for the admirable way in which he had performed his duties that day , and for the deep interest he had taken in the lodge since its foundation . Bro . Brodie not only had won the good feeling and respect of the brethren in Okehampton , but of members of the Craft throughout the country , and
especially at Exeter in his own lodge . His only fault was perhaps that he was a little over-zealous . Bro . Barber then read a letter from Bro . Huyshe , in which he paid a high compliment to the Installing Master and to the lodge , and the speaker suggested that a copy of it should be made in the minutes . Bro . Brodie , in reply , returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been received , and
said it would be his study to deserve all the kind things that had been said of him . Provincial honours had early cone to the lodge , no less then four brethren in the room owing their provincial collars to the foundation of Lodge Obedience . In conclusion , he proposed " Health , Long Life , and Prosperity to the Worshipful Master , Bro . Boon . " The Chairman , in response , remarked that he had
been twenty years aMison , having been initiated in Lodge Benevolence , No . 303 , at Teignmouth , in which he attained the dignly of Senior Warden , but he declined to take the cha ' r . He had come to Okehampton , and hail helped to form that lodge , the chair of which he had been prevailed upon to take with great reluctance . He highly appreciated all their kindnesses , and the honour so many visiting
brethren did him in b . ing present . He hoped to prove himself worthy of their confidence , and to obtain the hearty support of all Irs officers and brethren . He trusls I that the lodge would prosper und : r his rule , and that neither he nor they would have any cause for regret when he left the chair . The Chairman then proposed " Tne Health of the Officers , " to which all of these present responded .
Bro . Holley said that he was initiated twelve years ago in theApoUo University Lodge , but he then thought that Freemasonry would never be much use to him . When , however , he became the rector of a large parish , he found that his connection with the Craft brought him into real brotherly love and connection with a large number of his parishioners and neighbours . Bro . Boon proposed " The
Health of the Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Hallett , Nankivell , Barker , and Hudd responded . "Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " brought the toast-list to a termination . The death of Bro . Janes threw a gloom over the whole of the proceedings for the day , and the greatest sympathy was expressed for his relatives . BRIGHTON . — / Ytlingworth Lodge ( No .
1821 ) . — 1 he first regul ir meeting of this recently consecrated lodge ( a full re-port of which appeared in our issue of July 26 th ) was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , at five o ' clock . There were present Bros . T , J . Sabine , P . M . 73 , & c , Prov . S . G . W . Middlesex , W . M . ; James Robertson , S . W . ; II . G . Maitin , P . M . 404 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Herts , J . W . ; G . Smith ,
P . M . 7 J 2 , P . Prov . G . Purst . Sussex , Treas . ; G . S . Godfree , Sec ; J . N . Stone , P . M . 5 6 , S . D . ; W . Newsome , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , I . G . ; J . M . Newnbaai , Chap . ; S . Peters , D . C . ; Paige , Steward ; and the visitors were Bros . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 ; M . B . Tanner , M . D ., P . M . 811 , Prov . J . G . D . Sussex ; Himmens , 48 7 ; F . Downaul , 3 [ :. After the minutes t . f the consecr ili JII meeting , the
careful entry of which reflects great credit on Bro . G j-frce , the Secretary , had been read and confirmed , ballots were taken separately for the following gentlemen as candidates for initiation : —Messrs . J . B . Macfarlane , A . Looder , W . J . B ¦ amwvll , R . Allium , J . B . Hannay , John Field , R . A . Pearce , Thos . Berry , R . Burfidd , and R . Hayler , all of whom were unanimously elected . Two joining members
were elected by ballot—Bros . A . Henderson , M . D ., of Scotch lodge , 242 , and H . idmans , of Scotch lodge , 225 . Messrs . Macfarlane , Looder , Bramwell , and Allison , b < i . ig in attendirce , were separately initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being ; presented by Bro . G . Smith , Past Master 732 , and the charge after initiation was given in a most impressive manner , eliciting [ the warmest commendation of the bre-
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thren , by Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 . The lodge was called to refreshment , which was served in the ante-room . On the lodge being resumed the Bye-laws Committee presented their report , which , after a short discussion , was approved and passed . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and three brethren for election as joining members . During the evening the W . M .
announced that Bro . Edwin Booth had most kindly presented the lodge with a very handsome set of folding Tracing Boards , mounted in oak , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the donor for his very thoughtful and useful gift . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , and an emergency meeting was held next day , at three o ' clock p . m ., when there were present the W . M .,
Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . M ., Past Provincial S . G . W . Middlesex ; Bros . Js-mes Robertson , S . W . ; H . G . Marten , P . M . 404 , P . Provincial J . G . W . Herts , J . W . ; Godfree , Sec ; J . M . Stones , P . M . 5 6 , S . D . ; W . Newsome , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , I . G . ; Paige , Steward ; S . Peters , D . of C . ; Looder , Bramwell , Allison , V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . Sussex ( H . M . ) ; and J . S . Eidmans .
The visitors comprised Bros . James Curtis , P . M . 315 , S . W . 17 ; Hawkes , P , M . 315 , Prov . G . Steward Sussex ; C . Sandeman , P . M . 315 , W . M . 1636 , P . Prov . A . G . n . of C . Sussex ; B . Bennett , W . M . 732 ; C , J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 ; E . Jones , P . M . 192 ; G . R . Lockyer , S . D . 315 . Messrs . John Field , Thos . Berry , B . Burfield , R . Hayler , and R . A . Pierce being in attendance , were separately
initiated into Freemasonry , the work being well done by the W . M . and his officers . The charge was again most effectively delivered by Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 14 66 . All business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren and visitors , nearly thirty in number , adjourned to the Unicorn Hotel , North-street , where Bro . Paige , Steward , had provided a first-class
dinner , which reflected great credit on the resources of this hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the after dinner proceedings enlivened by songs and recitations . The company separated shortly before 11 o ' clock , fully impressed with the vit ility of the Atlingworth Lodge , which under its present management bids fair to be a well worked and successful lodge .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . — \ meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at H ivelock Tavern , Albion-road , D ilston , on Wednesday , the 27 th inst . There were present Bros . F . Jacob , W . M . ; C . Lorkin , S . W . ; J . L . Payne , J . W . ; J . Dignam , J . D . ; G . Ferrar , I . G . ; W . Field wick , Preceptor ; J . Williams ,
Sec . ; also several other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony initiation of was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Fielelwick proposed , and Bro . Payne seconded— "That
Bro . C . Lorkin be W . M , for the ensuing week . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Lorkin s conded— " That a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . F . Jacob , for the able manner in which he had conducted the business of the evening . " Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
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MANCHESTER . —Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —This old and p'pular chapter met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Amongst those present were Comps . L Dawson , Z . ; J . E . Lees , H . ; W . Norris , J . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . j J . Bladon , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Bearer ; S . Henson , P . Z . ; jno . Smethurst , P . Z . ; W . P . Groves , P . H . ; W . Nicholl ,
S . E . ; W . Sowtar , P . S . ; J . J . Lambert , R . Davies , W . H . Bailey , D . Donbavand , J . Oldham , St . Patrick Riley , M . D . ; A . Middleton , J . Sly , Tyler ; and others . Visit irs : Comps . Jno . Barker , P . Z . 1345 ; J . R . Lever , S . E . 1496 ; E . Brundreth , 13 S 7 ; Cook , 1045 ; Sinclair , 163 ; and M . Thomson , 163 . The chapter was opened at 6 p . m . After the usual ratification of the minutes , & c , the ballot was taken for Bros . J . Wilson , W . H . Cunliff .-, and M . Owen ,
respectively , and declared in favour . The three candidates were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . Dawson in a truly impressive manner . At the close of the ceremony the visiting companions expressed their " Hearty good wishes , " and the chapter was closed in due form , after whieh an adjournment was made to the banquet-room , where toast " , songs , and recitations wtrJ admirably given and duly appreciated .
CHORLTON - CUM - HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —This chapter held its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., rn the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy . There were present Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , Z . ; J . Potts , H . ; John Rains , P . H . ; J . E . Lees , H . 317 ; W . P . Groves , P . H . 317 ; R . Davies , S . E . ; J . J . Lambert , S . N . ; J . G . Batty , J . elect ; D . Williams ,
2 nd Asst . Soj . ; E . Brundritt , W . Chesshjr-, Janitor , and others . The chapter was opened at 6 . 30 , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and duly ratified , Comp . J . G . Batty was instated as J . ( he having been unavoidably absent from the previous meeting ) by Comp . Sillitoe , Z . Subsequently , Bro . W . Norbury , who had before been duly elected , was exalted to the Supreme
Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . Sillitoe , Z , who also delivered the Symbolic and Mystical Lectures . The Historical Lecture was delivered by Comp . J . E . Lees . The P . S . work was most admirably performed by Comp . Williams , who is himself but a young Royal Arch Mason , and his proficiency in the working elicited high commendations from all present . The chapter was closed in due form at 8 . 3 * , and an enjoyable evening around the social board ensued .
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The lodge was opened in due form at 6 p . m ., by Bro . J ' Ellershaw , W . M . Two candidates were balloted for and unanimously elected . The W . M . initiated the two candidates and they retired . The lodge was opened in the Second ,
there were two candidates for the Third Degree . Bro . J . Ellershaw , W . M ., raised one , and Bro . J . Acton , P . M ., Sec , rais-d the ether . The W . M . gave the historical , the charge , the lecture and the working tools . Thus a good , long , and enjoyable evening was spent , and the lodge was closed at io o ' clock p . m .
OKEHAMPTON .-Obedience Lodge ( No . jy- ^) . —The first annual installation of W . M . cf this lodge , held at the White Hart Hotel , took place on Monday , the 25 th inst . The lodge was consecrated on the 26 th August of last year , on which day the Giand L ^ dge of the province was held at Okehampton . That was the last Provincial Grand Lodge at which Ero . the Rev . John Huyshe
presided , and Obedience Lodge was the last lodge which Bro . Huyshe consecrated . There was a large gathering of Freemasons from all parts of the county ; and , as this was the first lodge constituted in Okehampton , the proceedings created a great deal of interest . The lodge was founded mainly through the efforts of Bro . William Brodie , then W . M . e > f Semper Fidelis Lodge , 1254 , who was
installed its first Master . He , however , received considerable assistance from members of the Craft resident in the town . In April last , when the appointment of Viscount Ebrington as P . G . M . ( in the room of Bro . Huyshe , resigned through age and infirmity ) was notified , the Obedience Lodge passed a complimentary resolution to the R . W . brother , reminding him that he presided at his last
Provincial Grand Lodge in Okehampton , and that Obedience was the last lodge that he consecrated . The lodge has flourished with considerable vigour during the twelve months of its existence , and it now numbers twenty members . There were seven initiations and three members joined from other lodges . Monday ' s proceedings commenced about 2 . 50 o ' clock , a large number of visiting
brethren being present , amongst whom were Bros . W . Brodie , P . P . J . G . D . ; B . Barker , P . G . A . D . C , I . P . M . ; Rev . C . W . H . Holley , P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . J . R . Nankivell , P . P . G . Chaplain ; H . M . Body , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . C . Bigncll , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; W . Pidsley , W . M . 1254 , P . G . S . ; J . W . Boon , J . W ., W . M . elect ; G . W . Gould , Sec ; A . T . G . Waters , S . D . ; J . J . Ball , J . D . ; A .
Paddon , I . G . ; W . Burd , Taverner , Brendon , Tretivtng , J Wood , W . Yco , C . Dacie , J . Horswell , Nos . 39 , 106 , and 1254 ; John D . Barker , 70 ; F . C . Hallett , 303 ; L . A . Stockham Myvten , 619 ; J . B . Elliott , 773 ; F . W . Brodie , 1254 ; S . Palmer , 1254 ; Thos . J . Smith , I . P . M . 1255 ; Lewis J . Hudd , 1426 ; Dr . Pearse , 1753 and 1550 . The lodge having been duly formed and opened , Bro . James
William Boon was installed W . M . for the ensuing year in the customary way , and he was heartily congratula ' ed on his taking the chair . Bro . Brodie performed the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Boon then appointed the following as his officers for the year : —Bros . W . Brodie , I . P . M . ; the Rev . C . W . II . Holley , S . W . ; G . W . Gemld , J . W . ; R . T . Relf , Treasurer ; J . Ball , Sec ; W . Burd , S . D . ; W . Yeo
J . D . ; John Wood , I . G . ; and J . Coombe , Tyler . The next business was the presenting to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Brodie , of an elegant and chaste gold Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members of the lodge . The jewel bore the nsnuanrl number of the lodge , and on the riband the am s of the B orough of Okehampton in gold and coloured enamel relief . The back of the jewel bore
the following inscription , " Presented to Bro . William Brodie , P . P . J . G . D ., by the Officers and Brethren of Lodge Obedience , No . 1753 , Okehampton , in appreciation of his services rendered as first W . M . " In m iking the presentation Bro . Boon said it was a most pleasing duty to him . The lodge had only been established twelve months , and Bro . Brodie had worked zealously ftr its interests , and
had spared neither trouble nor expense to make it prosperous . In recognition of his energy , his brethren asked his acceptance of that handsome jewel as a memento of his year of office , believing that he would feel proud to wear it . The lodge freely acknowledged its obligations to Bro . Brodie , and the gift was made with th . ir heartiest good wishes . What Bro . Brodie had done in the past
they felt sure he would continue to do in the future , and that the gift would be regarded as a mirk of their respect . Bro . Brodie , in acknowledging the great cjmplimerit paid him , warmly thanked the W . M . an I th ; brethren of the lodge for their handsome and valuable present , and assured them that it would be always highly prized by him as an expression of their goodwill and esteem , and as a proof
of their apprcciat ' on of his services . Mis work in the lodge had been a s mre-e of great pleasure , and alogether a labour of love . A good deal cf time and trouble had been expended upon it , but he had been far more than repaid by that substantial gift , and by their kind feelings
towards him . The jewel would ever remind him of the liberality of the brethren , and o - the pleasant time he ha I spent amongst them , and he : desired nothing more than the prosperity of Lodge Ob-. dirr . cf . Bro . U ion said that there were two other brethren—Bros . Birberand Pidsley —who were also entitled to their warmest thanks for the
great assistance they had lent during the past year respectivel y as I . P . M . and S . W . They , too , had been instrumental in bringing the lodge to its present successful state , and in retiring from office the brethren desired them to accept a small jewel each , which he handed to them . Althoug ' i the gifts were small , they were presented with the best and grateful thanks of the members . Bios .
Barber and Pidsley briefly acknowledged the compliment paid them , and remarked that they would continue to take the warmest interest in the prosperity eif the lodge . Before closing the lodge , Bro . Boon said he had a melanchol y duty to pcrf . rm , and that was to inform the brethren of the death , on the previous day , of Bro . Sydenham Janes , who had only a short time been made a member of
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that lodge , and to ask their sympathy for the orphan son and daughter who were left to mourn their loss . Bro . Janes only left the town a few days before in apparently good health , but he was taken ill and had died at a distance from his home . The funeral would take pi ice on Tuesday , at four o ' clock , and he would like to meet at the lodge as many brethren as could make it
convenient , for the purpose of following his remains to the grave , and of performing a last mark of respect for their departed brother . The installation banquet was afterwards held in an adjoining room , when about thirty of the brethren sat down to a repast , which was served by Bro . Ball in a style which gave the most unqualified satisfaction . Bro . Boon presided , and was supported on
the left by the I . P . M . The toast list commenced with " The d'jeen and the Craft , " which was given by the Chairman , who followed with " The M . W . the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Pro and Deputy G . M . ' s , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " and " The Provincial Grand Master of Devon , and the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " The name of Bro .
the Rev . J . Huyshe was heartily received , and it was feelingly alluded to by the Chairman . Bro . Boon said that Bro . Huyshe paid that lodge a great compliment in coming to consecrate it last year when he was so aged and infirm . He had also greatly honoured Bro . Brodie in heading the subscriptiorTTist for the jewel with a donation , but it was also a compliment to the lodge . That a little place like
Okehampton should attract such notice was very gratifying , and would tend to make the lodge even more successful than it had already proved to be . Bros . Holly and Barber responded , and the latter feelingly alluded to Bro . Metham , P . D . P . G . M . of the province , whose name was received with much applause . In conclusion Bro . Barber proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Installing
Master , Bro . Brodie . " He said that no one was more entitled to their thanks than the Installing Master for the admirable way in which he had performed his duties that day , and for the deep interest he had taken in the lodge since its foundation . Bro . Brodie not only had won the good feeling and respect of the brethren in Okehampton , but of members of the Craft throughout the country , and
especially at Exeter in his own lodge . His only fault was perhaps that he was a little over-zealous . Bro . Barber then read a letter from Bro . Huyshe , in which he paid a high compliment to the Installing Master and to the lodge , and the speaker suggested that a copy of it should be made in the minutes . Bro . Brodie , in reply , returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been received , and
said it would be his study to deserve all the kind things that had been said of him . Provincial honours had early cone to the lodge , no less then four brethren in the room owing their provincial collars to the foundation of Lodge Obedience . In conclusion , he proposed " Health , Long Life , and Prosperity to the Worshipful Master , Bro . Boon . " The Chairman , in response , remarked that he had
been twenty years aMison , having been initiated in Lodge Benevolence , No . 303 , at Teignmouth , in which he attained the dignly of Senior Warden , but he declined to take the cha ' r . He had come to Okehampton , and hail helped to form that lodge , the chair of which he had been prevailed upon to take with great reluctance . He highly appreciated all their kindnesses , and the honour so many visiting
brethren did him in b . ing present . He hoped to prove himself worthy of their confidence , and to obtain the hearty support of all Irs officers and brethren . He trusls I that the lodge would prosper und : r his rule , and that neither he nor they would have any cause for regret when he left the chair . The Chairman then proposed " Tne Health of the Officers , " to which all of these present responded .
Bro . Holley said that he was initiated twelve years ago in theApoUo University Lodge , but he then thought that Freemasonry would never be much use to him . When , however , he became the rector of a large parish , he found that his connection with the Craft brought him into real brotherly love and connection with a large number of his parishioners and neighbours . Bro . Boon proposed " The
Health of the Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Hallett , Nankivell , Barker , and Hudd responded . "Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " brought the toast-list to a termination . The death of Bro . Janes threw a gloom over the whole of the proceedings for the day , and the greatest sympathy was expressed for his relatives . BRIGHTON . — / Ytlingworth Lodge ( No .
1821 ) . — 1 he first regul ir meeting of this recently consecrated lodge ( a full re-port of which appeared in our issue of July 26 th ) was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , at five o ' clock . There were present Bros . T , J . Sabine , P . M . 73 , & c , Prov . S . G . W . Middlesex , W . M . ; James Robertson , S . W . ; II . G . Maitin , P . M . 404 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Herts , J . W . ; G . Smith ,
P . M . 7 J 2 , P . Prov . G . Purst . Sussex , Treas . ; G . S . Godfree , Sec ; J . N . Stone , P . M . 5 6 , S . D . ; W . Newsome , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , I . G . ; J . M . Newnbaai , Chap . ; S . Peters , D . C . ; Paige , Steward ; and the visitors were Bros . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 ; M . B . Tanner , M . D ., P . M . 811 , Prov . J . G . D . Sussex ; Himmens , 48 7 ; F . Downaul , 3 [ :. After the minutes t . f the consecr ili JII meeting , the
careful entry of which reflects great credit on Bro . G j-frce , the Secretary , had been read and confirmed , ballots were taken separately for the following gentlemen as candidates for initiation : —Messrs . J . B . Macfarlane , A . Looder , W . J . B ¦ amwvll , R . Allium , J . B . Hannay , John Field , R . A . Pearce , Thos . Berry , R . Burfidd , and R . Hayler , all of whom were unanimously elected . Two joining members
were elected by ballot—Bros . A . Henderson , M . D ., of Scotch lodge , 242 , and H . idmans , of Scotch lodge , 225 . Messrs . Macfarlane , Looder , Bramwell , and Allison , b < i . ig in attendirce , were separately initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being ; presented by Bro . G . Smith , Past Master 732 , and the charge after initiation was given in a most impressive manner , eliciting [ the warmest commendation of the bre-
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thren , by Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 . The lodge was called to refreshment , which was served in the ante-room . On the lodge being resumed the Bye-laws Committee presented their report , which , after a short discussion , was approved and passed . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and three brethren for election as joining members . During the evening the W . M .
announced that Bro . Edwin Booth had most kindly presented the lodge with a very handsome set of folding Tracing Boards , mounted in oak , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the donor for his very thoughtful and useful gift . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , and an emergency meeting was held next day , at three o ' clock p . m ., when there were present the W . M .,
Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . M ., Past Provincial S . G . W . Middlesex ; Bros . Js-mes Robertson , S . W . ; H . G . Marten , P . M . 404 , P . Provincial J . G . W . Herts , J . W . ; Godfree , Sec ; J . M . Stones , P . M . 5 6 , S . D . ; W . Newsome , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , I . G . ; Paige , Steward ; S . Peters , D . of C . ; Looder , Bramwell , Allison , V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . Sussex ( H . M . ) ; and J . S . Eidmans .
The visitors comprised Bros . James Curtis , P . M . 315 , S . W . 17 ; Hawkes , P , M . 315 , Prov . G . Steward Sussex ; C . Sandeman , P . M . 315 , W . M . 1636 , P . Prov . A . G . n . of C . Sussex ; B . Bennett , W . M . 732 ; C , J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 ; E . Jones , P . M . 192 ; G . R . Lockyer , S . D . 315 . Messrs . John Field , Thos . Berry , B . Burfield , R . Hayler , and R . A . Pierce being in attendance , were separately
initiated into Freemasonry , the work being well done by the W . M . and his officers . The charge was again most effectively delivered by Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 14 66 . All business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren and visitors , nearly thirty in number , adjourned to the Unicorn Hotel , North-street , where Bro . Paige , Steward , had provided a first-class
dinner , which reflected great credit on the resources of this hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the after dinner proceedings enlivened by songs and recitations . The company separated shortly before 11 o ' clock , fully impressed with the vit ility of the Atlingworth Lodge , which under its present management bids fair to be a well worked and successful lodge .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . — \ meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at H ivelock Tavern , Albion-road , D ilston , on Wednesday , the 27 th inst . There were present Bros . F . Jacob , W . M . ; C . Lorkin , S . W . ; J . L . Payne , J . W . ; J . Dignam , J . D . ; G . Ferrar , I . G . ; W . Field wick , Preceptor ; J . Williams ,
Sec . ; also several other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony initiation of was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Fielelwick proposed , and Bro . Payne seconded— "That
Bro . C . Lorkin be W . M , for the ensuing week . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Lorkin s conded— " That a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . F . Jacob , for the able manner in which he had conducted the business of the evening . " Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
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MANCHESTER . —Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —This old and p'pular chapter met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Amongst those present were Comps . L Dawson , Z . ; J . E . Lees , H . ; W . Norris , J . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . j J . Bladon , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Bearer ; S . Henson , P . Z . ; jno . Smethurst , P . Z . ; W . P . Groves , P . H . ; W . Nicholl ,
S . E . ; W . Sowtar , P . S . ; J . J . Lambert , R . Davies , W . H . Bailey , D . Donbavand , J . Oldham , St . Patrick Riley , M . D . ; A . Middleton , J . Sly , Tyler ; and others . Visit irs : Comps . Jno . Barker , P . Z . 1345 ; J . R . Lever , S . E . 1496 ; E . Brundreth , 13 S 7 ; Cook , 1045 ; Sinclair , 163 ; and M . Thomson , 163 . The chapter was opened at 6 p . m . After the usual ratification of the minutes , & c , the ballot was taken for Bros . J . Wilson , W . H . Cunliff .-, and M . Owen ,
respectively , and declared in favour . The three candidates were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . Dawson in a truly impressive manner . At the close of the ceremony the visiting companions expressed their " Hearty good wishes , " and the chapter was closed in due form , after whieh an adjournment was made to the banquet-room , where toast " , songs , and recitations wtrJ admirably given and duly appreciated .
CHORLTON - CUM - HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —This chapter held its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., rn the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy . There were present Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , Z . ; J . Potts , H . ; John Rains , P . H . ; J . E . Lees , H . 317 ; W . P . Groves , P . H . 317 ; R . Davies , S . E . ; J . J . Lambert , S . N . ; J . G . Batty , J . elect ; D . Williams ,
2 nd Asst . Soj . ; E . Brundritt , W . Chesshjr-, Janitor , and others . The chapter was opened at 6 . 30 , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and duly ratified , Comp . J . G . Batty was instated as J . ( he having been unavoidably absent from the previous meeting ) by Comp . Sillitoe , Z . Subsequently , Bro . W . Norbury , who had before been duly elected , was exalted to the Supreme
Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . Sillitoe , Z , who also delivered the Symbolic and Mystical Lectures . The Historical Lecture was delivered by Comp . J . E . Lees . The P . S . work was most admirably performed by Comp . Williams , who is himself but a young Royal Arch Mason , and his proficiency in the working elicited high commendations from all present . The chapter was closed in due form at 8 . 3 * , and an enjoyable evening around the social board ensued .