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performed the ceremony of passing , and the clear , distinct , and impressive way in which he delivered the lecture on this , the first occasion of his performing the important duties of AA . M . A brother from India then applied for and received assistance . Bro . J . Bragg , supported by Bro . T . Partridge , P . M ., appealed to the lodge on behalf of a well known and highly respected brother , who was formerly in good circumstances , but had become much reduced by events over which he had no control ;

It was stated that a committee had been formed for the purpose of raising a sum of money to purchase an annuity ; the sum of thirteen guineas was at once subscribed by the brethren present , which will no doubt be greatly increased when the motion is known to the other members of the lodge who were absent on this occasion . AA e hope all the lodges will respond to the call in a liberal mannerin order that the committee may be enabled

, to carry out their object , and thereby give their aged brother the assistance he deserves , and st the same time prove to the world that the word brother among Masons is something more than a name . —[ AA " e alluded to this very deserving case in " Masonic Mems . " of last week . ]—ED . F . 31 .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCARBOROUGH . — Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 . )—On AA ' ednesday , tbe 15 th inst ., the brethren of this old and prosperous lodge held their usual monthly meeting . George Simpson was initiated ( by dispensation ) as a serving brother by Bro . H . A . Williamson , AA . M . Bro . Harcourt Johnstone , the AA . M . elect was then presentedand dulinstalled in the chair of K . S .

, y The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . J . AV . Woodall , P . M ., P . Frov . S . G . AA . ; assisted by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . AV . After the investiture of Bro . Williamson as I . P . M ., the board of Installed Masters was closed and the brethren readmitted . The AA . M . then proceeded to invest the following brethren as officers : —Bros . AA . Peacock , S . AV . ; R . H . PeacockJ . W . ; J . AV . AVoodall , P . M . Treas . ; H .

, , C . Martin , P . M ., Sec ; T . Raper , S . D . ; D . Fletcher , J . D . ; Groves , I . G . ; Bro . the Rev . D . Alexander was appointed Chaplain . The next business was the presentation of a P . M . 's jewel in . gold and enamel , together with a beautifully illuminated address to Bro . H . A . Williamson , the AA . M . for the past year , as a mark of approval from the brethren for the efficient manner in which the business of the lodge had been conducted during

his term of office . The presentation of the testimonial was intrusted by the brethren to Bro . Rooke , P . M ., who in the course of his remarks observed -. " It gives me very great pleasure to be deputed by the brethren to present this testimonial to Bro . Williamson , as I am quite certain it has been richly earned . I remember that at the time I entered the lodge Bro . AA'illiamson was the Secretary , which office he filled for three years , that it was he who first encouraged me in my upward course in Masonry hy telling me I misrht depend , the morel went into it ,

the more I should like it , and the more beauty I should see in it . I am perfectly certain no Master has ever worked harder to promote the prosperity and well-being of the lodge ; and I trust the presentation of this testimonial will act as an incentive to younger Masons to make themselves thoroughly efficient in the working of the lodge , and that in years to come Bro . Williamson's children , and his children ' s children will point with pride to this testimonial and say , ' See how my father or my

grandfather made himself respected in the Old Globe Lodge , let us go and do likewise . '" After a few more highly eulogistic remarks Bro . Rooke presented the jewel and address , of which the following is a copy : — " To Brother H . A . AA iIliamson , Worshipful Master of the Old Globe Lodge 200 , of Free and Accepted Masons , Scarboro ' , for the year 1867 . " " AA e the undersigned brethren of the Old Globe Lodge of Free and

Accepted Masons , have much pleasure in presenting you with this testimonial and the accompanying Past Masters jewel , as au expression of our appreciation of the attention , courtesy , and upright conduct displayed by you during your year of office as AA orshipful Master of this lodge . " Here follow the signatures . Bro . Williamson replied in the following terms : " AVorshipful Master , Brother Past Master Rooke , officers and

brethren ; In attempting to thank you for this proof of your good will to me , I feel that no words I can command are sufficiently expressive . I cannot but ask myself what I have done to merit such a hi gh mork of approbation , and the only candid answer I can give is simply—nothina .. I certainly have tried to discharge the duties of my high office with fidelity , but I am very much afraid that my failings have been manv : ' and if our iodge has been well worked , l " caii . iot but feci that it is due

ni a great measure to the zeal of my officers and the great support afforded me by the members in general , for I can honestl y say no master ever had more efficient officers , or was more unanimously supported by the brethren . I would particularly embrace this opportunity of thanking the Past Masters for the advice and assistance they have one and all aft ' oicled me . I scarcely know , brethren , of which I feel most proud , the jewel or the address that so much enhances its valuebut I am inclined

, to think the latter , because it contains the hearty expression of your esteem and approbation , which I assure you , ate very dear to me . I trust that although my term of office is expired that my term of usefulness will continue , as I can assure you it will be . ' a pleasure to me to serve my mother lodge by all the means in my power . I can only again most warmly thank you for these giftsancl assure you they will be very hihlprized b

, gy y me . Let me in conclusion , brethren , wish each of you health and prosperity in youa worldly affairs , ancl increased success in all that appertains to our lodge ; let us all live in that harmony which ought to characterise Freemasons , and strive to act up to the tenets of our noble Order , so that when w-e are summoned from this sublunary scene we may ascend to that bright lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives ancl reigns for

ever . A vote was passed that the sum of one guinea be given from the funds of the lodge to three of the local charities , and a further sum of one guinea to the fund of the Masonic life-boat . The AV . M . invited all the visiting brethren to stay ancl partake of refreshment . The lodge was then closed in harmony and solemn prayer ot 9 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , when an excellent repast was prepared for them , under the management of Bro . Chapman . The cloth

havinobeen removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts w-ere given , after which the health of the newly installed Master was enthusiastically propoposed by Bro . AVoodall , P . M ., and heartily responded to by the brethren with the regular , and also musical honours . Bro . Johnstone , in a very warm manner , returned thanks for the honour done him in electing him to the office of AA . M ., and assured the brethren that it would be his endeavour

to make himself fully competent to perform his duties and preserve the interests committed to his care . The health of the visiting brethren was proposed by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., mid responded to by | Bro . Bower , P . M . 660 , P . G . S . W ., and Bro . Farthing , P . M- 643 . After which the health of the P . M . ' s and the officers , past and present , were severally proposed and responded to . ' The Tylers , and the parting toasts were then proposed , ancl the brethren separated .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . HUDDERSFIELD . —Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —A very large and interesting meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at whicli Bro , Bentley Shaw , D . Prov . G . M . of AA est Yorkshire , was present . There were five initiations and two passings , all of which were done in an able manner . Two initiations and one passing being taken by Bro . E . AA ' oodhouse , r

AA . M ., and the remaining ceremonies by four P . M . 's . TheAA . M . afterwards gave the charge to the newly-initiated brethren . The ordinary business for the evening having been disposed of , the D . Prov . G . M ., on behalf of the members of the Lodge of Truth , presented : v portrait , P . M . ' s jewel , and apron to Bro . AV . C . Marsh , P . M ., in his usual impressive manner . After having recountedespecially for the informati « n of the

, younger brethren , the great and various services rendered by Brc . Marsh , to the Lodge of Truth , during its earlier years , and when difficulties had to bi : overcome , the D . Prov . G . M , expressed his conviction that these gifts were worthily merited . Having attached the jewel the D . Prov . G . M . addressed the recipient to the following effect : — " Bro . Marsh , it is with feelings of extreme pleasure that I have come here this evening to present

to you these magnificent presents , at once an honour to yourself ami the members of the Lodge of Truth . Although your business engagements require that you should be at so great a distance from your mother lodge , as to render it impossible for you to visit her at other than long intervals , yet 1 trust when ever you look upon that jewel you will feel solace and consolation in knowing that your exertions for her prosperity have been

dull- appreciated . Let that jewel ever remind you of the respect aud affection entertained for you by your brethren , treasure it as a proof that Freemasonry is something more than a name , guard it as a bond of brotherly affection , aud as age creeps on , you will have the comforting conviction , that your labours for the welfare of the Craft you have loved so well have not been in vain . "