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endeavours to discharge the duties of his high office in the lodge hadvnet with their approval . "The Health of the Newly-Initiate" was then given . In responding , the newly-elected brother thanked those present for the honour conferred upon liim , and expressed his astonishment at the amount of information he had received on his initiation . He was quite sure the W . M . must have paid great attention to the ceremony of his initiation , hut not more than he felt would be his duty with his

and the brethren ' s assistance . The W . M . then announced that Lord Sherborne , the Prov . G . M ., would hold his lodge at the Town-hall on Friday , the 24 th inst ., after which the brethren separated .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . MANCHESTER . —Robert Bums Lodge ( No . 999 ) . — This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday Oct . 23 rd , at the Freemason's Hall . Several visiting brethren were present , and amongst the number were — Bros . Stephen Blair , R . W . Prov . G . M . ; J . L . Hine , Prov . G . Treas . ; the Rev . J . L . Figgins , Prov . G . Chap . ; T . G . Gibbons , Prov . G . Dirof

. Cers . ; Austin Shellard , Assist , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; AV . Romaine Callender , jun ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . H . P . Leresche , Prov . G . Reg . ; VV . H . Wright , P . Prov , J . G . W . ; Stephen Smith , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works . The lodge was opened at five o'clock hy Bros . , T . G . Holden , AV . M . ; J . H . Stephenson , SAV . ; 1 aiul George Brett J . W . Mr . Makin was initiated by the W . M ., and Bro . Biddolph was raised to the sublime

degree of a M . M . by Bro . Henry Thomas Baldwin P . M ., The W . M . on behalf of himself and the lodge presented Bro . J . M . Wyke , with an album containing a resolution , signed by all the members of the lodge as a token of their esteem , and Bro . Charles Affleck , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . D ., with a very handsome timepiece , as a mark of their appreciation of his valuable services as founder and first Worshipful Master of the

Robert Burns Lodge . Bro . VV . Romaine Callender , jun ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ( by permission of the W . M . ) took the opportunity of bearing his . testimony to Bro . Affleck ' s valuable services as a Mason . He had worked with him in and out of lodge , and had no hesitation in saying , that a more indefatigable brother he

did not know . It was unnecessary to allude to the great sacrifice he made of his own valuable time during the erection of the noble hall in which he now stood , a home worthy of ilasons . He ( Bro . Callender ) hoped that Bro . Affleck might long he spared to Masonry , and the large circle of friends hy whom he was so highly esteemed . At a banquet after the lodge , the Master having proposed the usual loyal toasts , called upon the brethren to charge their glassesHe then proposed " The

. Health of Bro . Stephen Blair , R . W . Prov . G . M ., " and called attention to the courtesy and ability of Bro . Blair in working thelarge province over which he presided . Bro . Stephen Blair , Prov . G . M ., replied in a very able speech , and alluded especially to tlie presentation made to Bro . Affleck , whom he had known and respected for many years . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Cranswick proposed Bro . Affleck ' s healthandboro testimony to

, bis truly Masonic conduct , especially in the cause of charity . With respect to the Eobert Burns Lodge , he need say little ; its present position was a sure proof that Bro . Affleck had worked hard and well . Bro . Cranswick concluded a very eloquent speeeh , by wishing Bro . Affleck long life and happiness . ( This toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . ) Bro . Isaac VV . Petty , P . M ., and several other brethren bore testimony to Bro . Affleck ' s

many good qualities . The brethren retired about half-past ten o ' clock , having enjoyed a very pleasant evening . The choir was under the able direction of Bro . Whittington , Organist , assisted by Bro . Moss Dumvill , and others .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . "WABBIXGTOX . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14-8 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday night last at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P ., Prov . S . G . W ., the chair was occupied by Bro . Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., who was supported by Bros . Shaw Thevvlis , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D . ( mayor elect ); H . B . WhiteP . M . ProvGStewardJohn

, , . . ; Pilling , P . M . ; John Holloway , Geo . J . Higginbottom , Dr . Spinks , John Pierpoint , S . D . ; Rev . J . N . Porter , "W . Woods , William Ahem , I . G . ; Joseph Robinson , Colonel Greenall , "William Smith , J . W . ; VV . H . Spring , VV . Richardson , David Knney , George Woolf , Percival Pcarse , William Oakden , James Johnson , Tyler . Visitor : Bro , Hull , W . M . 86 . The lodge was

opened in due form when the ballot was taken for Mr . Christopher Ekkert and Mr . John Pilling as candidates for the ? mysteries . The ballot proving unanimous in favour in each case , they were introduced , and initiated into the Order hy the acting AV . M ., the charge being given by Bro . H . B . White , P . M . An animated conversation then took place , having reference to the Centenary Festival , which was celebrated ou Wednesday and Thursday , and of which we hope to give a full report in our next issue . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated in harmony .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —The usual monthly meeting ofthe members of this lodge took place on the 1 st inst ., Bro . R . B . Evans , P . M ., presiding in the absence of tbe W . M . Bro . Price and Thomas were passed to the degree of F . C , and two " -entlemen , Mr . Henry Sheppard of Newport , and Mr . Richard Clarke of Cwmbran were initiated . Four other gentlemen were proposed as candidates for the next meeting , when

the W . M . for the next year , Treasurer , and Tyler will , we hear , be elected . There were nearly sixty bretliren present at this meeting , and many attended ( we are told ) out of compliment to Bro . Sheppard , who is very popular in the town .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BAILDON , NEAR LEEDS . —Airedale Lodge ( No . 387 ) . —This , lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday evening , November 1 st , at seven o ' clock precisely , Bro . Horatio Butterworth , W . M ., presidin " , assisted by Bros . Priestley , S . W . ; William Holmes , P . M ., -as " J . D . ; Joseph Denby , P . M . ; Henry Smith , P . M ., S . D . ; Jesse Denby , P . M ., I . G . ; Murgatroyd , J . D . ; Wainman Holmes , PMSee Nicholas WalkerP . M . Treas . ; John MannO . G .

.., . ; , , , The lodge being opened in the first degree , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , and the proposition for theremoval of the locigo to Shipley was thus disposed of for sometime to come . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate a candidate into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , which ceremony was conducted in a very satisfactory manner , the Past Masters assisting . The next duty was that of selecting a Master for the

ensuing year , and the unanimous choice fell upon Bro . W . VV . Holmes , P . M ., who cheerfully accepted the office , feeling that the brethren had carefully considered the matter , and deeming it for the best interests of the locigo , many of those eligible brethren living too far away , or too deeply engaged in business to give sufficient time to the duty of the office . Bros . VV . Holmes Nicholas Walkerand John Maunwere re-elected

, , , respectively to the offices of Secretary , Treasurer , and Tyler . Bro . H . Smith took the opportunity of naming the subject of . " the Boys' School , and the good fruit our operations in this province had already produced , iu the election of two hoys on the lGth ult ., and it was resolved that a vote of thanks is due and hereby g iven to Bros . R . R . Nelson and W . Gath , for their

services in attending the election . After the lodge was closed the brethren retired to refreshment , and concluded the evening , in a most agreeable manner . BRADFORD . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ) . — This lodge held its usual meeting on Monday , the Gth inst ., at which the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Bentley Shaw , was present , together with a large number of visitors from Lodge of Harmony ( No . 275 ) , Huddersfield VVe hope to be able to give a full report of this

. large and interesting meeting next week . WAKEFIELD . —Lodge of Unanimity ( So . 154 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the Gth inst , at the Masonic Hall , Zetland-street , Wakefield . Present : Bros , the Rev . C . E . Camidge , M . A ., W . M " . ; E . P . Shaw , S . W . ; R . Childe , as J . W . ; J . L . Fernaudes , jun ., See . Besides the other officers there ivere present Bros . M . E . Naylor , P . M . ;

John Gill , P . M . 4-95 ; and John Wordsworth , 1019 . The lodge was opened in the first degree only , there being no business of any great importance . A discussion took place on the subject of celebrating a special festival on the 13 th of February , 1 SGG ,. that day being the centenary of the foundation of this lodge , and a resolution in favour of holding the same was unanimousladopted . An excellent supper was afterwards served

y in the banqueting hall at nine o'clock , to which the brethren did ample justice , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the presence of Bro . M . E . Naylor ( now the oldest member of the lodge ) , who had recently entered into the holy state of matrimony , and the time-honoured custom always observed on such occasions in this lodge Avas duly