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Jas . Buckley . Sec ; J . C . Kirk , S . D . ; Robt . Jones , J . D . ; Tom Atkinson , P . M ., D . C ; W . H . Rendell ( who was unavoidably absent by deputy ) , as l . G . ; Hy . Appleyard , Org . ; L . Watson and T . A . Hall , Stwds . ; and J . H . Newton , Tyler . After some business of a formal character , the lodge was closed , and the W . M . presided over the banquet that followed . The W . M . submitted "The Queen—Patron of the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which were heartily received .
The toast of " The Prov . G . M ., the Deputy P . G . M ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was suitably and ably acknowledged by the P . S . G . W ., and the Prov . G . Chaplain . Bro . Mason , P . G . W ., submitted " The Worshipful Master , " which was heartily and enthusiastically received . He said : We know Bro . Dimery was initiated in Somersetshire , in which province he served as W . M . previously to coming to Leeds . Soon after arriving' in these parts he joined Prudence Lodge , and has since been an active and
useful member . Of course , it seldom follows that a Past Master of another lodge reaches the chair of a lodge in which he becomes a joining member , but it is the pleasure of No . 206 9 that he does so upon this occasion , and it will be the pleasure of West Yorkshire that he will be on their roll of Past Masters . We are very delighted to see Bro . Dimery in the high position of W . M ., and we wish him health and strength to carry out the work . The W . M ,, who was received with loud and long-continued applause , returned
thanks , and explained that he was in the position of W . M . through the S . W . not seeing his way clear to go forward , and in consequence the choice of the brethren fell upon him . He continued : I shall feel that I am bound to carry out the duties of this high office to the best of my skill and ability , and that I study the best interests and welfare of the lodge in all things . I am glad that I joined the lodge some eight or nine years ago so that I have had the opportunity of seeing the work and progress of the lodge . You have a list of Past Masters highly honoured in this city of Leeds and in this province ,
and I shall endeavour to follow in their footsteps so closely that in the second week in November in next year I trust to be able to hand over the office to my successor as pure and unsullied as I now receive it . But 1 look to , and must rely upon , my Past Masters and brethren for their support and assistance in all undertakings . If candidates come forward f promise the work shall be creditably performed . Bear in mind we dare not seek members , and if they be introduced let them be gentlemen of whom we shall be
proud . The success of our lodge must not be gauged by our numerical strength . _ I stuck firmly to this principal during my previous experience in the chair , and with advantage and benefit . Whilst we do not seek members we shall be delighted to receive into this lodge worthy and true men who may wish to join Freemasonry . Brethren , 1 thank you for the honour done and confidence placed in me ; I shall do my utmost to merit both , and to perform my work and duties to your satisfaction .
Bro . Atkinson proposed "The Sister Lodges of Leeds , " giving the representatives thereof a hearty greeting . The toast was spoken to by Bros . Hainsworth , W . M . 304 ; Blackburn , W . M . 306 ; Banks , 1042 ; and Nettleship , 1311 , all testifying to the good fellowship existing between Prudence and the other Leeds lodges . Bro . Buttersworth , P . M ., next gave "The Visiting Brethren , " and alluded to the devotion to Freemasonry on the part of a Somersetshire brother who had journeyed some zoo miles to be with them .
Bio . A . J . Tonkin , P . M . 1755 , returned thanks and referred to the pleasure felt by Lodge 1755 that one of their initiates was called to preside over an important lodge in Leeds . He spoke to the excellent work done by the W . M . during his Mastership in Somerset , and thanked the brethren for their kind and hearty reception . The toast was also acknowledged at length and in suitable terms by Bros . Child , Rickard , Butler , Lawson , Bonser . and Last , all of 2321 .
"The Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Charities" having been duly honoured , Bro . Middleton spoke to the latter sentiment , and said that during its short life Prudence Lodge had given between seven and eight hundred pounds to the Charities—upon an average £ 70 a year . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Officers , " which was ably replied to by the S . W . and the J . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast closed the list . During ( he evening an excellent musical programmejwas performed .
Arthur Sullivan Lodge , No . 2156 . The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Old Boar's Head , Manchester . There was a very large gathering of brethren , and , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . A . S . Kinnell , W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Wm . Booth , P . P . G . D . C . When the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Dumville , P . M ., resumed the chair , and performed the ceremony of the Second Degree very impressively indeed .
The followine brethren were present ; Bros . Chas . Turner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Wm . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Wm . Goldstone , P . M . ; R . Rudman , S . W . ; T . Matthews , J . W . ; N . Dumville , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . ; Wm . Dumville , P . M ., Sec ; John lackson , S . D . j John Taylor , J . D . ; Thos . Kay , l . G . ; S . Bryan , G . H . Cunnington , j . E . Kaye , F . Collyer , John Nichols , E . D . Taylor , Mark Stafford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; C . T . Dewhurst , G . H . Gaggs , Nelson Stokes , James Johnson , G . Yates , C . Tenby , T . Dodd , and W . B . Flower . Visitors : Bros . G . A . Myers , P . P . G . D . C . West Lanes ., and G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . East and West Lanes .
Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 2168 . All those brethren who were fortunate enough to be present at the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on the 14 th instant , were able to congratulate themselves on having spent a very enjoyable evening . The installation ceremony in the lodge was rendered by Bro . Wm . Thomas , P . M ., in a dignified and impressive manner that was appreciated by all present , whilst the
hospitality afterwards displayed at the festive board , combined with an excellent musical programme , left nothing to be desired . The members in attendance included Bros . J . W . Dixon , P . M ., W . M . ; W . Thomas , I . P . M . ; W . Lawrence , P . M ., S . W . ; R . | . Smerdon , J . W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec : J . Nash , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Mackie , P . M ., I . G . ; S . Garcia . P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . J . K . Haskins , Org . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . ; J . Corbett , P . M . ; G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ; Nathan Robinson , P . M . j W . Bradford , A . Ingram , and many others . There were also present a large
number of visitors . After the opening of the lodge and the transaction of routine business , the installation ceremony was at once proceeded with , and Bro . W . Lawrence , P . M ., having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair by the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Thomas , P . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . R . J . Smerdon , S . W . ; I . Nash , P . M ., J . W . ; Wm . Thomas , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . : Wm . Mackie , P . M ., P . Z ., S . D . ; Robert Gregory , J . D . ; W . Bradford ,
I . G . ; Sam Garcia , P . M ., D . C ; J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . O . Essex , Org . ; Nathan Robinson , P . M ., and John Murison , Stewards ; and R . H . Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . G . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ., for his valuable assistance in securing the election of the daughter of the late Bro . Mostyn into the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Ledge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts were afterwards honoured . Rrn . R . P " vi » . P . G . Treas .. rerjlvinc for "The Crand Officers . " exnressed the
pleasure their visit had affoided them , and said he had listened to the splendid delivery of the addresses by the Installing Master , Bro . Thomas , well knowing of what he was capable . He was suie Bro . Lawrence would prove himself an excellent Master over that distinguished lodge , which was named after one of the Past Grand Treasurers , one well known as a philanthropist in London , and who had carried cut Charity—not only in Freemasonry—but in all walks of life . The Grand Officers tried their utmost to uphold Ihe prestige of the Older , and in maintaining its utility . He was delighted to find that lodge stood well in Ihe heails of the Brotherhood , as it did when it was first consecrated
under the name oi the Derty Allcroft Ledge . Willi such an array of Past Mastersand a Master like Bro . Lawrence—the lodge would go on and prosper and uphold the prestige of the Order throughout future generations . Bro . Le Feuvre , P . G . D ., also briefly replied . Bro . J . W . Dixcn , I . P . M ., prepesed "The Worshipful Master , " and said he could say nothing but what they alieady knew . It was a great pleasure to see Bro . Lawrence in the ciair of the lodge in which he was initiated . There had been several brethren who had passed through the chair , who were Past Masters of other lodges , which always happened in a new lodge ; but it was a proud position for Bro . Lawrence to be
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in Ithat evening . Although only a very young mason , very few brethren were better acquainted with the working of Freemasonry than their W . M ., who was a P . M . ot the Hampden Lodge . Bro . W . Lawrence , P . M ., W . M ., returned hearty thanks for the kind way in which the toast had been received . It was difficult to respond , for he could not tell them all be felt in becoming the W . M . of the lodge in which he was initiated . He had always experienced kindness and assistance from the brethren , and he felt a great responsibility
in being called upon to discharge the duties of the chair with satisfaction to himself . If he could do that , he knew he could give satisfaction to the members . He was the 10 th Master of this lodge , which held a high position among London lodges , in liberality to the Charities , in the working of the lodge and also in the Masonic feeling pervading the members . He ( hanked them again sincerely , and assured them he would do his best to uphold the prestige of the lodge and maintain its honourable position . He wished to announce his intention of serving as Steward for the Boys' School , and hoped
to collect as large an amount as the present Treasurer did two years ago . The Worshipful Master ' s list was handed round , and resulted in promises of nearly £ 100 . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , replied for "The Masonic Charities , " and congratulated the lodge on keeping up the reputation of the name it bore . The Institutions were doing splendid work—the Benevolent Institution in providing annuities for some 450 Old People , the Girls' School in educating some 265 girls , and the Boys' School in maintaining some 278 boys . He was sure the brethren would support
their W . M . in his list and maintain the high reputation gained by that lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Dixon had performed his duties in the lodge and worked hard as a Steward on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , and took up a goodly sum . In presenting the I . P . M . with a small token of their appreciation and regard in the shape of a P . M * s . jewel , they trusted he would live many years to wear it . Bro . J . W . Dixon , I . P . M ., thanked the members for the extreme courtesy and kindness extended to him ever since he became a member . He believed he had the
esteem and regard of all the brethren . He was proud indeed to be a Past Master ol that lodge , and was also a Past Master of another Metropolitan lodge—the Egyptian , No . 27 . He was also proud to receive the jewel as a mark of their respect , and should always endeavour to promote the best interests of the lodge . Bro . Manuel , P . M . 1196 , acknowledged "The Visitors , " and said they entertained in its most intense form the feeling of brotherly love towards all the members over whom the W . M . so worthily presided . Bros . Knight , Saillard , and Moss also replied .
" The Installing Master " was next given by the W . M ., who said he would also include " The Treasurer and Secretary . " They had witnessed the splendid manner in which Bro . Thomas had performed the ceremony . Some of them had heard him before , and were prepared for his excellent working . As a Treasurer , they could not have chosen a man who would fill the position better than Bro . Thomas . The Secretary , Bro . Cummings , P . M ., had won their admiration by the way in which he had performed his duties , and would doubtless support the W . M . during the coming year . Bto . W . Thomas , P . M .. Treas ., said all the members regretted that the necessity
had arisen to elect another Treasurer . Their good old friend , the late Bro . Jolliffe , was revered and loved by every member , and none expected he would be called to the Grand Lodge above so soon . Having been elected he ( Bro . Thomas ) would do his best to carry out the traditions Bro . Jolliffe had established in the lodge . He would give them a good entertainment with a due regard to the financial position of the lodge . With regard to the duties of Installing Master , he had undertaken them with a great deal of pleasure , feelinff he had been honoured by installing such a worthy Master . He should , at the next meeting , ask the lodge to give 25 guineas to support the W . M . ' s list for the Boys' School .
Bro . R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec , expressed his great gratification in seeing the W . M . in the chair he was so well qualified to fill . He was responsible for the W . M . ' s entry into Freemasonry , and he might say Bro . Lawrence was the second initiate of the lodge who had reached the chair . He could only add that whatever he could do tc support the W . M . would be cheerfully and willingly done . Other toasts were given and the proceedings terminated , Bro . J . F . Haskins , the Schartau Part Singers , and Mr . F . Upton were responsible foe a capital selection of musical items .
Horwich Lodge , No . 2324 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge , was held at the Bridge Hotel , Horwich , on the 12 th instant , when there were present Bros . F . Morton Palmer , W . M . ; W . Mason Varley , I . P . M . j John Rogers , P . M . ; Dr . Geo . H . Whitafeer , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; H . R . Thornton , P . M ., D . C . ; Z . Tetlow , S . W . j Rev . T . S . Bates , Chap . ; R . Hampson , Treas . ; John Waus , Sec . ; J . H . Howarth , S . D . ; Thomas Cooper , I . D . ; W . H . Howarth , Org . ; W . W . Glover . l . G . ; J . Binns , W . Hibbert , and J . H .
Hatfield , Stwds . ; James Ryder , Tyler ; W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; J . Slyman , P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Duffin , P . M . 1134 , P . G . D . C East Lanes . ; F . G . Boden , P . M . 779 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Leicestershire ; Geo . Calderbank , I . Dougill , W . J . Slater , 1 . Fletcher , T . Hope , J . Clarkson , Thomas Eddleston , F . M . Palmer , jun ., R . Harrison , ohn Wood , James Dent , J . E . Jackson , J . H . Hatfield , T . Mitchell , W . Balwin , F . Thornham , James Kay , Ralph Bates , James Coulthurst , P . M . iz 8 ; R . E . Mann , J . D . 050 ; A . B . Pilling , l . G . 266 ; J . Urmston . y . W . 17235 T . Shorrock , Stwd . 1723 ; H .
Greenhalgh , S . W . 1126 ; H . Staveley , W . M . 1723 ; John beddon , 221 ; J . Jones , 1723 ; Geo . Leeming , P . M . 344 . John Waring , P . M ., Sec . 1134 ; B . Eckersley , P . M . 1134 ; J . C Varley , W . M . 277 ; and T . Daniels , 1213 , The lodge was opened at an early hour for the dispatch of regular lodge business , when Mr . John Cronshaw was initiated by Bro . John Rogers , P . M ., and the various other items on the agenda paper were disposed of . The W . M . elect , Bco . Zachariah Tetlow , was then presented to Bro . W . M . Varley , I . P . M ., the Installing Master , by
Bro . J . Rogers , P . M ., and he was installed in the most perfect and impressive manner , Bros . John Slyman , P . P . G . D ., acting as S . W . ; John Waring , P . M . 1134 , as J . W . ; and J . C . Varley , W . M . 277 , as l . G . The working tools were presented in each Degree by Bro . J . Rogers , P . M . The investiture of the officers was performed by Bro . H . R . Thornton , P . M ., also the delivery of the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a masterly manner . The following were invested : Bros . Zachariah Tetlow . W . M .: John Evans , S . W . ; John H . Howarth , J . W . ; R . Hampson , Treas . )
Rev . T . Storey Bates , Chap . ; Hawthorn R . Thornton , Sec . ; Thomas Cooper , S . D . ; W . H . Howard , J . D . ; W . M . Varley , P . M ., D . of C ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M .. P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . W . Glover , I . G . j Jas . Ryder , J . D . Burns , T . H . Hatfield , and T . Mitchell , Stewards ; andJGeorge Calderbank , Tyler . It was a very success ful gathering of brethren from the Provinces of West and East Lancashire , Cheshire , Leicestershire , and Derbyshire . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . Thomas Forrester , P . G . S . B ., P . P . J . G . D . ; > Murray , P . G . Treas .,
P . P . G . D . C . ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; and several others . The installation banquet was held in the commodious lodge room . Too much could not be said in praise of all the excellent arrangements for the numerous guests , nor ol the cuisine , under the able management and direction of Mr . and Mrs . Ashcroft , _ the proprietors of the Bridge Hotel . Nothing whatever was needed to enhance the enj oyment of all present , and the menu afforded ample choice for every taste . It was in all respects a most successful endeavour to meet the general requirements , and the veriest
gourmet could have found no fault with either viands or wine as to quality or quantity . Afterwards the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . During the evening a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . 1 ' ' Morton Palmer , I . P . M ., by the Worshipful Master , who stated that the jewel had been unanimously voted by the brethren , and he trusted he might continue to wear it w ' many years , and look upon it as a token of their love and esteem . He wished him long
life and health . , , Bro . Palmer , in reply , said he was quite at a loss for adequate words to respond wr such kind expressions that had fallen from the W . M . He might say that when he was elected to the chair to look forward seemed almost overwhelming , but to look back w * a great pleasure . He had had such excellent support from the Past Masters and an the officers . H had been a great honour to him to fill the position of W . M . of w > Horwich Lod
ge . ., „„ During the evening a handsome timepiece was presented to Bro . Thomas Hope , 0 the occasion ot his marriage . The presentation was ( made by Bro . H . R . Tnor » w » P . M ., Sec . Bro . Hope very suitably replied . , , Bro . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . P . G . Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and «» assisted in a good musical programme by Bros . Bates , Urmston , and Shorrock . The proceedings terminated with the Tyler's toast .
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Jas . Buckley . Sec ; J . C . Kirk , S . D . ; Robt . Jones , J . D . ; Tom Atkinson , P . M ., D . C ; W . H . Rendell ( who was unavoidably absent by deputy ) , as l . G . ; Hy . Appleyard , Org . ; L . Watson and T . A . Hall , Stwds . ; and J . H . Newton , Tyler . After some business of a formal character , the lodge was closed , and the W . M . presided over the banquet that followed . The W . M . submitted "The Queen—Patron of the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which were heartily received .
The toast of " The Prov . G . M ., the Deputy P . G . M ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was suitably and ably acknowledged by the P . S . G . W ., and the Prov . G . Chaplain . Bro . Mason , P . G . W ., submitted " The Worshipful Master , " which was heartily and enthusiastically received . He said : We know Bro . Dimery was initiated in Somersetshire , in which province he served as W . M . previously to coming to Leeds . Soon after arriving' in these parts he joined Prudence Lodge , and has since been an active and
useful member . Of course , it seldom follows that a Past Master of another lodge reaches the chair of a lodge in which he becomes a joining member , but it is the pleasure of No . 206 9 that he does so upon this occasion , and it will be the pleasure of West Yorkshire that he will be on their roll of Past Masters . We are very delighted to see Bro . Dimery in the high position of W . M ., and we wish him health and strength to carry out the work . The W . M ,, who was received with loud and long-continued applause , returned
thanks , and explained that he was in the position of W . M . through the S . W . not seeing his way clear to go forward , and in consequence the choice of the brethren fell upon him . He continued : I shall feel that I am bound to carry out the duties of this high office to the best of my skill and ability , and that I study the best interests and welfare of the lodge in all things . I am glad that I joined the lodge some eight or nine years ago so that I have had the opportunity of seeing the work and progress of the lodge . You have a list of Past Masters highly honoured in this city of Leeds and in this province ,
and I shall endeavour to follow in their footsteps so closely that in the second week in November in next year I trust to be able to hand over the office to my successor as pure and unsullied as I now receive it . But 1 look to , and must rely upon , my Past Masters and brethren for their support and assistance in all undertakings . If candidates come forward f promise the work shall be creditably performed . Bear in mind we dare not seek members , and if they be introduced let them be gentlemen of whom we shall be
proud . The success of our lodge must not be gauged by our numerical strength . _ I stuck firmly to this principal during my previous experience in the chair , and with advantage and benefit . Whilst we do not seek members we shall be delighted to receive into this lodge worthy and true men who may wish to join Freemasonry . Brethren , 1 thank you for the honour done and confidence placed in me ; I shall do my utmost to merit both , and to perform my work and duties to your satisfaction .
Bro . Atkinson proposed "The Sister Lodges of Leeds , " giving the representatives thereof a hearty greeting . The toast was spoken to by Bros . Hainsworth , W . M . 304 ; Blackburn , W . M . 306 ; Banks , 1042 ; and Nettleship , 1311 , all testifying to the good fellowship existing between Prudence and the other Leeds lodges . Bro . Buttersworth , P . M ., next gave "The Visiting Brethren , " and alluded to the devotion to Freemasonry on the part of a Somersetshire brother who had journeyed some zoo miles to be with them .
Bio . A . J . Tonkin , P . M . 1755 , returned thanks and referred to the pleasure felt by Lodge 1755 that one of their initiates was called to preside over an important lodge in Leeds . He spoke to the excellent work done by the W . M . during his Mastership in Somerset , and thanked the brethren for their kind and hearty reception . The toast was also acknowledged at length and in suitable terms by Bros . Child , Rickard , Butler , Lawson , Bonser . and Last , all of 2321 .
"The Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Charities" having been duly honoured , Bro . Middleton spoke to the latter sentiment , and said that during its short life Prudence Lodge had given between seven and eight hundred pounds to the Charities—upon an average £ 70 a year . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Officers , " which was ably replied to by the S . W . and the J . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast closed the list . During ( he evening an excellent musical programmejwas performed .
Arthur Sullivan Lodge , No . 2156 . The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Old Boar's Head , Manchester . There was a very large gathering of brethren , and , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . A . S . Kinnell , W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Wm . Booth , P . P . G . D . C . When the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Dumville , P . M ., resumed the chair , and performed the ceremony of the Second Degree very impressively indeed .
The followine brethren were present ; Bros . Chas . Turner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Wm . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Wm . Goldstone , P . M . ; R . Rudman , S . W . ; T . Matthews , J . W . ; N . Dumville , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . ; Wm . Dumville , P . M ., Sec ; John lackson , S . D . j John Taylor , J . D . ; Thos . Kay , l . G . ; S . Bryan , G . H . Cunnington , j . E . Kaye , F . Collyer , John Nichols , E . D . Taylor , Mark Stafford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; C . T . Dewhurst , G . H . Gaggs , Nelson Stokes , James Johnson , G . Yates , C . Tenby , T . Dodd , and W . B . Flower . Visitors : Bros . G . A . Myers , P . P . G . D . C . West Lanes ., and G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . East and West Lanes .
Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 2168 . All those brethren who were fortunate enough to be present at the installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on the 14 th instant , were able to congratulate themselves on having spent a very enjoyable evening . The installation ceremony in the lodge was rendered by Bro . Wm . Thomas , P . M ., in a dignified and impressive manner that was appreciated by all present , whilst the
hospitality afterwards displayed at the festive board , combined with an excellent musical programme , left nothing to be desired . The members in attendance included Bros . J . W . Dixon , P . M ., W . M . ; W . Thomas , I . P . M . ; W . Lawrence , P . M ., S . W . ; R . | . Smerdon , J . W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec : J . Nash , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Mackie , P . M ., I . G . ; S . Garcia . P . M ., D . C . ; Dr . J . K . Haskins , Org . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . ; J . Corbett , P . M . ; G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ; Nathan Robinson , P . M . j W . Bradford , A . Ingram , and many others . There were also present a large
number of visitors . After the opening of the lodge and the transaction of routine business , the installation ceremony was at once proceeded with , and Bro . W . Lawrence , P . M ., having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair by the Installing Master , Bro . Wm . Thomas , P . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . R . J . Smerdon , S . W . ; I . Nash , P . M ., J . W . ; Wm . Thomas , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . : Wm . Mackie , P . M ., P . Z ., S . D . ; Robert Gregory , J . D . ; W . Bradford ,
I . G . ; Sam Garcia , P . M ., D . C ; J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . O . Essex , Org . ; Nathan Robinson , P . M ., and John Murison , Stewards ; and R . H . Goddard , P . M ., Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . G . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ., for his valuable assistance in securing the election of the daughter of the late Bro . Mostyn into the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Ledge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts were afterwards honoured . Rrn . R . P " vi » . P . G . Treas .. rerjlvinc for "The Crand Officers . " exnressed the
pleasure their visit had affoided them , and said he had listened to the splendid delivery of the addresses by the Installing Master , Bro . Thomas , well knowing of what he was capable . He was suie Bro . Lawrence would prove himself an excellent Master over that distinguished lodge , which was named after one of the Past Grand Treasurers , one well known as a philanthropist in London , and who had carried cut Charity—not only in Freemasonry—but in all walks of life . The Grand Officers tried their utmost to uphold Ihe prestige of the Older , and in maintaining its utility . He was delighted to find that lodge stood well in Ihe heails of the Brotherhood , as it did when it was first consecrated
under the name oi the Derty Allcroft Ledge . Willi such an array of Past Mastersand a Master like Bro . Lawrence—the lodge would go on and prosper and uphold the prestige of the Order throughout future generations . Bro . Le Feuvre , P . G . D ., also briefly replied . Bro . J . W . Dixcn , I . P . M ., prepesed "The Worshipful Master , " and said he could say nothing but what they alieady knew . It was a great pleasure to see Bro . Lawrence in the ciair of the lodge in which he was initiated . There had been several brethren who had passed through the chair , who were Past Masters of other lodges , which always happened in a new lodge ; but it was a proud position for Bro . Lawrence to be
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in Ithat evening . Although only a very young mason , very few brethren were better acquainted with the working of Freemasonry than their W . M ., who was a P . M . ot the Hampden Lodge . Bro . W . Lawrence , P . M ., W . M ., returned hearty thanks for the kind way in which the toast had been received . It was difficult to respond , for he could not tell them all be felt in becoming the W . M . of the lodge in which he was initiated . He had always experienced kindness and assistance from the brethren , and he felt a great responsibility
in being called upon to discharge the duties of the chair with satisfaction to himself . If he could do that , he knew he could give satisfaction to the members . He was the 10 th Master of this lodge , which held a high position among London lodges , in liberality to the Charities , in the working of the lodge and also in the Masonic feeling pervading the members . He ( hanked them again sincerely , and assured them he would do his best to uphold the prestige of the lodge and maintain its honourable position . He wished to announce his intention of serving as Steward for the Boys' School , and hoped
to collect as large an amount as the present Treasurer did two years ago . The Worshipful Master ' s list was handed round , and resulted in promises of nearly £ 100 . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , replied for "The Masonic Charities , " and congratulated the lodge on keeping up the reputation of the name it bore . The Institutions were doing splendid work—the Benevolent Institution in providing annuities for some 450 Old People , the Girls' School in educating some 265 girls , and the Boys' School in maintaining some 278 boys . He was sure the brethren would support
their W . M . in his list and maintain the high reputation gained by that lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Dixon had performed his duties in the lodge and worked hard as a Steward on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , and took up a goodly sum . In presenting the I . P . M . with a small token of their appreciation and regard in the shape of a P . M * s . jewel , they trusted he would live many years to wear it . Bro . J . W . Dixon , I . P . M ., thanked the members for the extreme courtesy and kindness extended to him ever since he became a member . He believed he had the
esteem and regard of all the brethren . He was proud indeed to be a Past Master ol that lodge , and was also a Past Master of another Metropolitan lodge—the Egyptian , No . 27 . He was also proud to receive the jewel as a mark of their respect , and should always endeavour to promote the best interests of the lodge . Bro . Manuel , P . M . 1196 , acknowledged "The Visitors , " and said they entertained in its most intense form the feeling of brotherly love towards all the members over whom the W . M . so worthily presided . Bros . Knight , Saillard , and Moss also replied .
" The Installing Master " was next given by the W . M ., who said he would also include " The Treasurer and Secretary . " They had witnessed the splendid manner in which Bro . Thomas had performed the ceremony . Some of them had heard him before , and were prepared for his excellent working . As a Treasurer , they could not have chosen a man who would fill the position better than Bro . Thomas . The Secretary , Bro . Cummings , P . M ., had won their admiration by the way in which he had performed his duties , and would doubtless support the W . M . during the coming year . Bto . W . Thomas , P . M .. Treas ., said all the members regretted that the necessity
had arisen to elect another Treasurer . Their good old friend , the late Bro . Jolliffe , was revered and loved by every member , and none expected he would be called to the Grand Lodge above so soon . Having been elected he ( Bro . Thomas ) would do his best to carry out the traditions Bro . Jolliffe had established in the lodge . He would give them a good entertainment with a due regard to the financial position of the lodge . With regard to the duties of Installing Master , he had undertaken them with a great deal of pleasure , feelinff he had been honoured by installing such a worthy Master . He should , at the next meeting , ask the lodge to give 25 guineas to support the W . M . ' s list for the Boys' School .
Bro . R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec , expressed his great gratification in seeing the W . M . in the chair he was so well qualified to fill . He was responsible for the W . M . ' s entry into Freemasonry , and he might say Bro . Lawrence was the second initiate of the lodge who had reached the chair . He could only add that whatever he could do tc support the W . M . would be cheerfully and willingly done . Other toasts were given and the proceedings terminated , Bro . J . F . Haskins , the Schartau Part Singers , and Mr . F . Upton were responsible foe a capital selection of musical items .
Horwich Lodge , No . 2324 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge , was held at the Bridge Hotel , Horwich , on the 12 th instant , when there were present Bros . F . Morton Palmer , W . M . ; W . Mason Varley , I . P . M . j John Rogers , P . M . ; Dr . Geo . H . Whitafeer , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; H . R . Thornton , P . M ., D . C . ; Z . Tetlow , S . W . j Rev . T . S . Bates , Chap . ; R . Hampson , Treas . ; John Waus , Sec . ; J . H . Howarth , S . D . ; Thomas Cooper , I . D . ; W . H . Howarth , Org . ; W . W . Glover . l . G . ; J . Binns , W . Hibbert , and J . H .
Hatfield , Stwds . ; James Ryder , Tyler ; W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; J . Slyman , P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Duffin , P . M . 1134 , P . G . D . C East Lanes . ; F . G . Boden , P . M . 779 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Leicestershire ; Geo . Calderbank , I . Dougill , W . J . Slater , 1 . Fletcher , T . Hope , J . Clarkson , Thomas Eddleston , F . M . Palmer , jun ., R . Harrison , ohn Wood , James Dent , J . E . Jackson , J . H . Hatfield , T . Mitchell , W . Balwin , F . Thornham , James Kay , Ralph Bates , James Coulthurst , P . M . iz 8 ; R . E . Mann , J . D . 050 ; A . B . Pilling , l . G . 266 ; J . Urmston . y . W . 17235 T . Shorrock , Stwd . 1723 ; H .
Greenhalgh , S . W . 1126 ; H . Staveley , W . M . 1723 ; John beddon , 221 ; J . Jones , 1723 ; Geo . Leeming , P . M . 344 . John Waring , P . M ., Sec . 1134 ; B . Eckersley , P . M . 1134 ; J . C Varley , W . M . 277 ; and T . Daniels , 1213 , The lodge was opened at an early hour for the dispatch of regular lodge business , when Mr . John Cronshaw was initiated by Bro . John Rogers , P . M ., and the various other items on the agenda paper were disposed of . The W . M . elect , Bco . Zachariah Tetlow , was then presented to Bro . W . M . Varley , I . P . M ., the Installing Master , by
Bro . J . Rogers , P . M ., and he was installed in the most perfect and impressive manner , Bros . John Slyman , P . P . G . D ., acting as S . W . ; John Waring , P . M . 1134 , as J . W . ; and J . C . Varley , W . M . 277 , as l . G . The working tools were presented in each Degree by Bro . J . Rogers , P . M . The investiture of the officers was performed by Bro . H . R . Thornton , P . M ., also the delivery of the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a masterly manner . The following were invested : Bros . Zachariah Tetlow . W . M .: John Evans , S . W . ; John H . Howarth , J . W . ; R . Hampson , Treas . )
Rev . T . Storey Bates , Chap . ; Hawthorn R . Thornton , Sec . ; Thomas Cooper , S . D . ; W . H . Howard , J . D . ; W . M . Varley , P . M ., D . of C ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . M .. P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . W . Glover , I . G . j Jas . Ryder , J . D . Burns , T . H . Hatfield , and T . Mitchell , Stewards ; andJGeorge Calderbank , Tyler . It was a very success ful gathering of brethren from the Provinces of West and East Lancashire , Cheshire , Leicestershire , and Derbyshire . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . Thomas Forrester , P . G . S . B ., P . P . J . G . D . ; > Murray , P . G . Treas .,
P . P . G . D . C . ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; and several others . The installation banquet was held in the commodious lodge room . Too much could not be said in praise of all the excellent arrangements for the numerous guests , nor ol the cuisine , under the able management and direction of Mr . and Mrs . Ashcroft , _ the proprietors of the Bridge Hotel . Nothing whatever was needed to enhance the enj oyment of all present , and the menu afforded ample choice for every taste . It was in all respects a most successful endeavour to meet the general requirements , and the veriest
gourmet could have found no fault with either viands or wine as to quality or quantity . Afterwards the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . During the evening a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . 1 ' ' Morton Palmer , I . P . M ., by the Worshipful Master , who stated that the jewel had been unanimously voted by the brethren , and he trusted he might continue to wear it w ' many years , and look upon it as a token of their love and esteem . He wished him long
life and health . , , Bro . Palmer , in reply , said he was quite at a loss for adequate words to respond wr such kind expressions that had fallen from the W . M . He might say that when he was elected to the chair to look forward seemed almost overwhelming , but to look back w * a great pleasure . He had had such excellent support from the Past Masters and an the officers . H had been a great honour to him to fill the position of W . M . of w > Horwich Lod
ge . ., „„ During the evening a handsome timepiece was presented to Bro . Thomas Hope , 0 the occasion ot his marriage . The presentation was ( made by Bro . H . R . Tnor » w » P . M ., Sec . Bro . Hope very suitably replied . , , Bro . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . P . G . Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and «» assisted in a good musical programme by Bros . Bates , Urmston , and Shorrock . The proceedings terminated with the Tyler's toast .