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W . M ., C . J . Walshaw . P . M ., W . F . Wilkinson , S . W ., R . Jessop , S . D ., J . Greenwood , P . M ., J . White , W . Homminsway , II . Rothery , F . A . Peck , anel C . T . Rl ' . odes , 44 S ; G . ' Marshall , W . M . 521 ; S . Metcalfe , GOO ; B . Bastow , 603 ; T . G . Know ' e ? , P . M . 1 , 055 , 4-1 S ; F . Waddington ( 448 ) , J . W ., anel J . Dewhirst , I . G . 1 , 231 : W . Elliott , M . D ., ( P . M . 61 ) , W . M ., R . D . Kendall , S . W ., F . W . Crosslev , J . W ., J . Nicholl ( 448 ) , J . D ., and J . Marshall , 1 , 283 .

The twelve brethren wire had petitioned for tho loelge were also present . Letters of apohgy , expressing their inability to accept the invitation of the De Warren Lodge , on account of the meetingtaking place on Saturday , were received from Bros . E . M . Wavcll , jun ., J . W . 61 , and A . Roberts ( 4-18 ) , W . M . 307 . The brethren , having saluted thc W . D . ' Prov . G . M ., and a short prayer being offered uptlie Prov . G . Treas . addressed the

, AV . D . Prov . G . M ., and asked him to consecrate tho lodge . The W . D . Prov . G . M . acceded to the request , and cilleel upon the Provincial Grand Secretary to read the petition and warrant of Constitution , which was done . The W . D . Prov . G . M . inquired if the brethren approved of the officers nominated in the warrant . The members of the new loelge replied in tho affrmative , and presented tire W . M . designate . Tire W . DProvGMasked

. . .. for the minute book . The W . D . Prov . G . M . then directed the Provincial Grand Supt . of Works to examine the appointments of the lodge , to ascertain that all was correct , and to see that the elements of consecration ( corn , wine , anel oil ) are duly prepared and properly placed . The Provincial Grand Supt . of Works reported that all was correct . Au anthem was then sung .

Behold ! how good a thing it is , Anel how becoming well , For brethren , such as Masons are ' , In unity to dwell . Oh ! 'tis like the ointment on the head , Or dew on Sion ' s hili ! For then ,. the Lord of Hosts hath said .

Peace shall be with you still . The W . D . Prov . G . M . then offered dedication prayer ( first portion ) , followed by Musical response , * ' So mote it be , " and grand honours . Sanctus , "Holy , Holy Lord God Almightv , Heaven and Earth are full of thc Majesty of Thy Glory . Glory to Thee , 0 ! Lord . " The Invocation foflowcel , during which all the brethren turned to the east . Musical response , " So mote it be , " and grand honours followed . The lodge board was then uncovered , and throe P . M . ' s ( Bros . W . Cooke , with corn , G . Normanton , with wine , and F . Whitaker , with oil ) carried the ' elements of consecration round the lodge , solemn music accompanying-, haltiun in the east , and corn was scattered .

The W . D . Prov . G . M . then dedicated the loelge to Masonry . Ha'l , Masonry ! thou Craft divine , Glory of earth from heaven revealed ! Which dost with jewels precious shine , From all but Masons eyes eonccaleel . Grand honours . Second procession of P . M . 's ( music accompanying ); then halting- in the cast , the wine was poured out . Dedication to virtue

. Come , holy virtue , by whose aid In heavenward steps we long to tread ; Bring love , bring truth , bring friendship here , Bring peace and unity sincere . Grand honours , and third procession of P . M . ' s , with music accompaning ; halting in the east , oil was poured out .

Thc dedication to universal benevolence followed . Cume , charity , with goodness crowned ; rincircled iu thy heavenly robe ; Diffuse thy blessings all around , To every corner of the globe . Tho Prov . G . Treasurer then carried tbe censor three times round tbe lodge during solemn silence , and halted in the east . Dedication prayer ( second portion ) was given by the W . D . Prov . G . M . Musical response , " So mote it be , " and grand honours followed .

The W . D . Prov . G . M . then "dedicated" anel " constituted " the lodge . The brethren then perambulated tlie lodsre , and saluted the W . D . Prov . G . M .

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The concluding anthem was then sung . Hail ! universal Lord 1 By earth and heaven adored ; All hail ! Great God . Before Thy name we bend ; To us Tlij * grace extend ; Anel to our prayer attend ;

All hail 1 Great God , Tho W . D . Prov . G . M . here expressed his regret at being compelled to return to Huddersfield by next train , owing to business engagements , and he accordingly gave up the chair to Bro . G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., who had been eleputeel to discharge tho duties of installing officer on this auspicious occasion , and to wham the W . M . designate , Bro . John Firth , was

now presented . Tho lodge having been resumed to the second elegree , the usual questions were put to and answered by Bro . Firth , who was then obligated in due form . The lodge was then re-opened in the third degree , all but P . M . 's requested to withdraw , and a Board , of Installed Masters opened , when Bro . Firth was duly installed irr the chair of K . S . The brethren were then re-admittedand saluted the

newly-, installed W . M . in the different degrees . Bro . Firth then proceeded to invest the officers as follows , making appropriate remarks as he placed the collar upon each one : —Bros . John , Seed , S . W . ; David Whitaker , J . W . ; F . Whitfaker , P . M ., P . G . S .. Treas . ; William Cooke , P . M . Sec ; W . H . D . Hor .-fall , S . D . ; William Asquith , ' J . D . ; Samuel Firth , Dir . of Cers . ; Jeseph Hayes , I . G . ; Thomas Parr , Tyler . An interesting feature of the proceedings was the

presentation to the loelge , by Bro . Seeel , S . W ., of a veryold ( lG 10 ) copy of tho Bible , Prayer-hook , & c , in excellent condition , which had been re-bound in antique style for the occasion . Bro . G-. Normanton having been elected to represent the loelge at the meetings of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee , the loelge was closeel in proper form . Nearly fifty brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet , pi-ovideel by Bro . Woodliouso ( late of Leeds ) , and prosi'Jed over by Bro . Firth . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated , after having spent and exceedingly pleasant and agreeable evening .

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BOMBAY . DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . At a half-yearly communication holeicn at the Freemasons ' Hall , Byculla , on Wednesday evening , the 2 nd March . Present : Bros . George Taylor ' , District Grand Master '; the Hon . Justice Gibbs , Deputy District Grand Master , and about forty brethren . The District Grand Lodge was opened iu ample form at a

quarter past six o'clock , and the minutes of the last communication were confirmed . The District Grand Loelge unanimously elected Bro . Percy Leitli to thc office of DXf . Treasurer ' , anel re-elected Bro . Seager as Tyler . The District Grant ! Master appointed aud invested the following officers : —Bros . A . Hay , D . S . G . W . ; C . fbwaites , D . S . G . W . ; T . M . Filgate , D . G . Chap . ; E . Tyrell Leith , D . G . Registrar ; W . II . Hussey , D . G . Sec . ; Colonel L . W . Pcmi , D . S . G . Deacon ;

E . T . Beauvais , D . J . G . Deacon ; C . Ilyne , D . G . Supt , of Works ; Sorabjee Framinurze , D . G . Dir . of Cer .=. ; C . Beard , D . Q . Sword Bearer ; J . Thomas , D . G . Or-g . ; Pestonjee Basonjee , D . G . Purst . Tho following brethren were nominated to the office of District Grand Stewards : —Bros . W . F . Kuapp , 549 ; P . Vix . 944 ; J . Lines , 1100 ; F . McDonald , 757 ; H . I . P . Thomson , 1062 ; C . D . Furelonjee , 1189 . The District Grand Master appointed Bros . Dr . T . DiverJ .

, P . Cronforth , anel Pestonjee Biv / . oivjee ; and the District Grand Loelge elected Bros . W . II . Hussey , F . T . Leith . and A . Edgington , to be members of the General Purposes Committee for the ensuing year . The Deputy District Grand Master proposed in terms of tho notice given by him at the last communication , that Articles 18 , 19 , 20 of the District Grand Lodge by-laws be expunged , and the 1 st clause of Article 27 altered so as to read as follows : —

" The lodges shall furnish to the District Grand Lodge a halfyearly return of their numbers according to the form shown in the appendix . " The Deputy District Grand Master continued by observing ,