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brethren was unusually large , there being no fewer than twentyone Past Masters present . The loclge was then called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to the Derby Arms , where an excellent banquet was provided for them ; after which , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; that of " The Grand Master , " by Bro . Banister , P . G . S . B . ; that of "The Provincial Grand Master" bBro . HamerProv . G . Tyler
, y , ; that of "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " by Bro . Bromley , P . M . 203 ; that of " The Visitors , " by Bro . Young , P . M . 203 ; and that of " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " by Lieut . Bro . Mott , R . N . R ., and Prov . G . Steward . " "
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . NORTHAMPTON . — Pom / ret Lodge ( No . 3 G 0 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the George Hotel on Friday , the 4 th instant . Bro . Cotton , the AA ' . M ., was unavoidably absent . Bro . Daniel Hinton , P . M ., opened the lodge ? , when the grant of £ 1 Is . annually , towards apprenticing girls on leaving the Freemasons' Schoolwas carried unanimouslas
, y , was also a like grant of £ 1 Is . annually , for apprenticing boys on leaving their school . Bro . Hinton then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Motteram AVm . Flewitt , P . M ., who passed Bro . Kellett from the first to the second degree with his accustomed ability . Bro . Hinton having resumed the chair , Mr . Edward Comber was proposed as a fit and proper person to be initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . Amongst the visiting brethren
Ave noticed Bro . R . H . Fry , Lodge of Rectitude , Birmingham ( No . 739 ) , and Bro . Frederick Mason AA ' allis , of the Linslade Lodge ( No . 948 ) , who , having been proposed as a subscribing member to this loclge , the latter was adjourned to Thursday , the 1 st December .
AVALES , SOUTH ( WESTERN DIVISION ) . NETEAND . —Neyland Lodge ( No . 990 ) . —On Tuesday , the Sth inst ., this new loclge was officially opened at the South AVales Hotel , by warrant from the Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M . Bro . Captain AVilliams , of tho St . David Loclge , was delegated by Bro . J . Johnes , the R . AV . Prov . G . M ,, to install Bro . George Parry as AA ' . M . of the lodge . At four p . m . the brethren from
the neighbouring lodges assembled in the magnificent suite of rooms prepared for the purpose by Bro . AVilliams , when the lodge was duly opened and constituted , according to the ancient forms and ceremonies usual on such occasions . A goodly number of the Craft were present .
AA'ARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —On Monday , the 7 th instant , a new lodge was consecrated at the Masonic Rooms , Newhall-street , named as above in compliment to Bro . Dr . Bell Fletcher , P . D . Prov . G . M ., a member as high in the Craft as he stands in the medical profession . This is the third loclge that
has been consecrated in Birmingham during the short space of twelve months . Amongst the brethren present were—Right Hon . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . ; Charles William Elkington , D . Prov . G . M . ; J . F . Collins , Prov . G . Treas . ; AA' . B . Briggs , AV . M . 851 , Prov . G . See . ; AV . Bramwell Smith , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . Stonhouse , Assist . Prov . G . Chap . ; John B . Hebbert , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Lewis C . Cohen , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AA " . ; J . Stimpson ,
W . M . 938 , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Pursall , Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks , Stocl-ley , 925 ; Thomas Turner , 887 ; II . G . Leyton , 925 ; C . H . AVilliams , 43 ; Henry Davis , 925 ; Henry Hadley , P . M . 47 ; E . Snape , 925 ; F . D . Johnson , AV . M . 925 ; Thomas Bragg , P . M . 74 ; John Bedford , P . M . 925 ; AV . Glydon , 74 ; Frederick Wharton , 925 ; H . Hutton , P . M . 473 ; H . Hollis , 925 ; AV . H . Haseler , J . D . 739 ; Thomas IlalbeardAV . M . 794 P . G . Purst . ; Francis
, , Elkington , AA ' . M . 794 ; AV . II . Sproston , AV . M . 43 ; Charles Clarke , S . D . 4 G 8 ; Alfred Hill ; AV . C . Orfortl , 468 ; J . A . Beaumont , S . AV . 938 ; Charles Lee , AV . M . 74 ; Thomas Bartleet , 468 ; Alex . McCracken , AA ' . M . 1 , 016 ; Alex . Forrest , AV . M . 468 ; John Darwen , AV . M . 5 G 7 ; A . S . Blankensee , J . W . 42 ; Henry AA ' eiss , P . J . G . AV . ; W . AV . AVilson , J . AV . 794 ; AVm . Henry Fairfax , S . AV . 43 ; Isaac A . Best , P . M . 937 ; AV . J . AValters ,
S . AV . 74 ; S . A . Parker , Sec . 473 ; W . Nicholas ( London ) , & c . The presiding officer was Bro . C . AV . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M ., and the consecration was performed with musical service under the direction of Bro . James Stimpson , Prov . G . Org ., assisted
by Bros . Pursall , Stockley , Glydon , Bragg , & c , tho organ accompaniments being performed by Bro . Stimpson . The oration was delivered by Bro . AVilliam Bramwell Smith , of St . John's , Deritend , AA' . M . 801 , and Prov . G . Chap . The orator , in the course of his address , referred to the manifold topics of congratulation to the fraternity on the consecration of a new lodge . He maintained that in Freemasonry there was a mental exercise ground for the
cultivation of the principles of piety and virtue—on which the Order is founded—and that the lodge to be consecrated under the name of the Fletcher Lodge encouraged the hope ( from its professional prestiqe ) that it would stimulate the fraternity to a further study of the liberal arts and sciences , so as to take the place Freemasonry ought to occupy in solving the hard questions of tho time present . The loclge having been duly dedicated and constitutedthe ceremony of installation of the
, AV . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Partridge , took place . This duty was performed by Bro . W . H . Sproston , W . M . of St . Paul's ( No . 43 ) , in an eloquent ancl impressive manner . After being saluted iu clue form , the W . M ., Bro . Partridge , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows , to each of whom he gave some kind words
of admonition ancl advice : —Bros . J . AA'est , S . AA " . ; John George Bland , J . W . ; Isaac Smith , Treas . ; E . J . Pittman , Chap . ; S . Adams Parker , Dir . of Cers . ; A . Harrison , Sec ; AA . AV . Rose , Assist . Sec ; Benjamin Purnell , S . D . ; T . Dixon Miller , J . D . ; Ivaye , I . G . ; J . Coates , Tyler . The whole proceedings were performed in a manner truly creditable to all concerned ; the only drawback on the occasion being the absence of Dr . Bell Fletcherwho was suddenly summoned to
Wolver-, hampton by telegram . At five o ' clock the brethren assembled cat clown to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . Benson , of Bull-street . After the cloth was drawn the following toasts were given and received in a truly Masonic spirit : — " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales , the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia , and the rest of the Royal Famil" "The Most AA ' orshiful the Grand Master , the Earl
y ; p of Zetland ; the Right Worshipful the Earl cle Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master , ancl the Grand Loclge of England ; " " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire , Lord Leigh ; " " The AVorshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . C . IV . Elkington , and tlie Provincial Grand Lodge ;" " The Worshipful Master of the Fletcher Lodgo , Bro . Thomas Farridge ; " " The Visitors ; " and the Tyler's toast .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BRADFORD . —Penlalpha Lodge ( No . 974 . )—A regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was holden at the rooms of the Loclge of Hope ( No . 302 ) on Thursday evening , November 3 rd , at 7 o'clock , for the purpose of electing a Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , and other business . The AA ' orshipful MasterBroAVilliam Fostertook his seat preciselat the hour
, . , y appointed . Bro . E . AA . Shaw being absent on important business , Bro . AVm . Gath , P . M ., P . Prov . G . AV ., acted for him ; Bros . Arthur Briggs , J . W . ; David Salmond , P . M ., P . Prov . G . AV . ; David Little , Secretary . Michael Rogerson , P . Prov . G . D ., Treas . ; Rev . II . H . J . Burfield , M . A ., Chap . ; France , S . D . ; Golclschmidt , J . D . ; Edward Carbutt , I . G . ; George Beaulancl as O . G . ; Jas . Holt Buckley , P . M ., Curator ; C . H . Taylor , M . V .,
P . Prov . G . D ., presided at the organ . There were also present Alexander Hunter , W . M . of the Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ); Henry O . Mawson , P . M . ; James Lumb , P . M . ; Manoah Rhodes , P . G . Steward ; Henry Smith , P . M . 302 , 387 , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; James Dodd and Dewhirst , P . M . 's of Harmony ( No . 600 ) - John Foster , jun ., Richard AVrigley , & c . The lodge being opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the former lodge being read and confirmed , the names of the brethren qualified
for the chair were read over , and the lodge proceeded to scroll for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the unanimous choice fell upon Bro . A . Briggs . The AV . M . then formally announced it to him , when he returned thanks for the honour , expressing his earnest wish that he might be able to fill it with the same dignity ancl success as his predecessor had clone , feeling sure that he could rely upon the support of the Past Masters and brethren . Bro . RogersonP . M .
, , having signified his desire to retire from the office of Treasurer , Bro . H . 0 . Mawson was appointed in his place , and Bro . AA ' atson was again elected Tyler . The next pleasing duty was that of initiating Lieut .-Col . Hurst ( 3 rd W . Y . A' . R . ) into tho mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , which ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner by the AV . M ., assisted
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brethren was unusually large , there being no fewer than twentyone Past Masters present . The loclge was then called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to the Derby Arms , where an excellent banquet was provided for them ; after which , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; that of " The Grand Master , " by Bro . Banister , P . G . S . B . ; that of "The Provincial Grand Master" bBro . HamerProv . G . Tyler
, y , ; that of "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " by Bro . Bromley , P . M . 203 ; that of " The Visitors , " by Bro . Young , P . M . 203 ; and that of " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " by Lieut . Bro . Mott , R . N . R ., and Prov . G . Steward . " "
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . NORTHAMPTON . — Pom / ret Lodge ( No . 3 G 0 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the George Hotel on Friday , the 4 th instant . Bro . Cotton , the AA ' . M ., was unavoidably absent . Bro . Daniel Hinton , P . M ., opened the lodge ? , when the grant of £ 1 Is . annually , towards apprenticing girls on leaving the Freemasons' Schoolwas carried unanimouslas
, y , was also a like grant of £ 1 Is . annually , for apprenticing boys on leaving their school . Bro . Hinton then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Motteram AVm . Flewitt , P . M ., who passed Bro . Kellett from the first to the second degree with his accustomed ability . Bro . Hinton having resumed the chair , Mr . Edward Comber was proposed as a fit and proper person to be initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . Amongst the visiting brethren
Ave noticed Bro . R . H . Fry , Lodge of Rectitude , Birmingham ( No . 739 ) , and Bro . Frederick Mason AA ' allis , of the Linslade Lodge ( No . 948 ) , who , having been proposed as a subscribing member to this loclge , the latter was adjourned to Thursday , the 1 st December .
AVALES , SOUTH ( WESTERN DIVISION ) . NETEAND . —Neyland Lodge ( No . 990 ) . —On Tuesday , the Sth inst ., this new loclge was officially opened at the South AVales Hotel , by warrant from the Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M . Bro . Captain AVilliams , of tho St . David Loclge , was delegated by Bro . J . Johnes , the R . AV . Prov . G . M ,, to install Bro . George Parry as AA ' . M . of the lodge . At four p . m . the brethren from
the neighbouring lodges assembled in the magnificent suite of rooms prepared for the purpose by Bro . AVilliams , when the lodge was duly opened and constituted , according to the ancient forms and ceremonies usual on such occasions . A goodly number of the Craft were present .
AA'ARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —On Monday , the 7 th instant , a new lodge was consecrated at the Masonic Rooms , Newhall-street , named as above in compliment to Bro . Dr . Bell Fletcher , P . D . Prov . G . M ., a member as high in the Craft as he stands in the medical profession . This is the third loclge that
has been consecrated in Birmingham during the short space of twelve months . Amongst the brethren present were—Right Hon . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . ; Charles William Elkington , D . Prov . G . M . ; J . F . Collins , Prov . G . Treas . ; AA' . B . Briggs , AV . M . 851 , Prov . G . See . ; AV . Bramwell Smith , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . Stonhouse , Assist . Prov . G . Chap . ; John B . Hebbert , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Lewis C . Cohen , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AA " . ; J . Stimpson ,
W . M . 938 , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Pursall , Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks , Stocl-ley , 925 ; Thomas Turner , 887 ; II . G . Leyton , 925 ; C . H . AVilliams , 43 ; Henry Davis , 925 ; Henry Hadley , P . M . 47 ; E . Snape , 925 ; F . D . Johnson , AV . M . 925 ; Thomas Bragg , P . M . 74 ; John Bedford , P . M . 925 ; AV . Glydon , 74 ; Frederick Wharton , 925 ; H . Hutton , P . M . 473 ; H . Hollis , 925 ; AV . H . Haseler , J . D . 739 ; Thomas IlalbeardAV . M . 794 P . G . Purst . ; Francis
, , Elkington , AA ' . M . 794 ; AV . II . Sproston , AV . M . 43 ; Charles Clarke , S . D . 4 G 8 ; Alfred Hill ; AV . C . Orfortl , 468 ; J . A . Beaumont , S . AV . 938 ; Charles Lee , AV . M . 74 ; Thomas Bartleet , 468 ; Alex . McCracken , AA ' . M . 1 , 016 ; Alex . Forrest , AV . M . 468 ; John Darwen , AV . M . 5 G 7 ; A . S . Blankensee , J . W . 42 ; Henry AA ' eiss , P . J . G . AV . ; W . AV . AVilson , J . AV . 794 ; AVm . Henry Fairfax , S . AV . 43 ; Isaac A . Best , P . M . 937 ; AV . J . AValters ,
S . AV . 74 ; S . A . Parker , Sec . 473 ; W . Nicholas ( London ) , & c . The presiding officer was Bro . C . AV . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M ., and the consecration was performed with musical service under the direction of Bro . James Stimpson , Prov . G . Org ., assisted
by Bros . Pursall , Stockley , Glydon , Bragg , & c , tho organ accompaniments being performed by Bro . Stimpson . The oration was delivered by Bro . AVilliam Bramwell Smith , of St . John's , Deritend , AA' . M . 801 , and Prov . G . Chap . The orator , in the course of his address , referred to the manifold topics of congratulation to the fraternity on the consecration of a new lodge . He maintained that in Freemasonry there was a mental exercise ground for the
cultivation of the principles of piety and virtue—on which the Order is founded—and that the lodge to be consecrated under the name of the Fletcher Lodge encouraged the hope ( from its professional prestiqe ) that it would stimulate the fraternity to a further study of the liberal arts and sciences , so as to take the place Freemasonry ought to occupy in solving the hard questions of tho time present . The loclge having been duly dedicated and constitutedthe ceremony of installation of the
, AV . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Partridge , took place . This duty was performed by Bro . W . H . Sproston , W . M . of St . Paul's ( No . 43 ) , in an eloquent ancl impressive manner . After being saluted iu clue form , the W . M ., Bro . Partridge , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows , to each of whom he gave some kind words
of admonition ancl advice : —Bros . J . AA'est , S . AA " . ; John George Bland , J . W . ; Isaac Smith , Treas . ; E . J . Pittman , Chap . ; S . Adams Parker , Dir . of Cers . ; A . Harrison , Sec ; AA . AV . Rose , Assist . Sec ; Benjamin Purnell , S . D . ; T . Dixon Miller , J . D . ; Ivaye , I . G . ; J . Coates , Tyler . The whole proceedings were performed in a manner truly creditable to all concerned ; the only drawback on the occasion being the absence of Dr . Bell Fletcherwho was suddenly summoned to
Wolver-, hampton by telegram . At five o ' clock the brethren assembled cat clown to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . Benson , of Bull-street . After the cloth was drawn the following toasts were given and received in a truly Masonic spirit : — " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales , the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia , and the rest of the Royal Famil" "The Most AA ' orshiful the Grand Master , the Earl
y ; p of Zetland ; the Right Worshipful the Earl cle Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master , ancl the Grand Loclge of England ; " " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire , Lord Leigh ; " " The AVorshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . C . IV . Elkington , and tlie Provincial Grand Lodge ;" " The Worshipful Master of the Fletcher Lodgo , Bro . Thomas Farridge ; " " The Visitors ; " and the Tyler's toast .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BRADFORD . —Penlalpha Lodge ( No . 974 . )—A regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was holden at the rooms of the Loclge of Hope ( No . 302 ) on Thursday evening , November 3 rd , at 7 o'clock , for the purpose of electing a Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , and other business . The AA ' orshipful MasterBroAVilliam Fostertook his seat preciselat the hour
, . , y appointed . Bro . E . AA . Shaw being absent on important business , Bro . AVm . Gath , P . M ., P . Prov . G . AV ., acted for him ; Bros . Arthur Briggs , J . W . ; David Salmond , P . M ., P . Prov . G . AV . ; David Little , Secretary . Michael Rogerson , P . Prov . G . D ., Treas . ; Rev . II . H . J . Burfield , M . A ., Chap . ; France , S . D . ; Golclschmidt , J . D . ; Edward Carbutt , I . G . ; George Beaulancl as O . G . ; Jas . Holt Buckley , P . M ., Curator ; C . H . Taylor , M . V .,
P . Prov . G . D ., presided at the organ . There were also present Alexander Hunter , W . M . of the Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ); Henry O . Mawson , P . M . ; James Lumb , P . M . ; Manoah Rhodes , P . G . Steward ; Henry Smith , P . M . 302 , 387 , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; James Dodd and Dewhirst , P . M . 's of Harmony ( No . 600 ) - John Foster , jun ., Richard AVrigley , & c . The lodge being opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the former lodge being read and confirmed , the names of the brethren qualified
for the chair were read over , and the lodge proceeded to scroll for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the unanimous choice fell upon Bro . A . Briggs . The AV . M . then formally announced it to him , when he returned thanks for the honour , expressing his earnest wish that he might be able to fill it with the same dignity ancl success as his predecessor had clone , feeling sure that he could rely upon the support of the Past Masters and brethren . Bro . RogersonP . M .
, , having signified his desire to retire from the office of Treasurer , Bro . H . 0 . Mawson was appointed in his place , and Bro . AA ' atson was again elected Tyler . The next pleasing duty was that of initiating Lieut .-Col . Hurst ( 3 rd W . Y . A' . R . ) into tho mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , which ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner by the AV . M ., assisted