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Steward , J . Walker , and Stimpson . The brethren separated at ten o'clock , thoroughly delighted with the events of the evening . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GARSTOX . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this loclge was held at Bro . Wood's , \ A ellington Hotelon the 3 rd inst . bBro . C . LeedbamW . M . supported

, , y , , as usualbv all the officers ; among tbe visitors were Bros . Geo . Gilbert , Holt , Sec , 9 SG : Hinks , 203 ; Yates and Burrows , 673 ; J . Goldbloom , 73 . The lodgo having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the following brethren were examined in the rirst degree , viz .: Bros . Taylor , Wagner , Hessenmuller , Morrin , and Prenslaw , whicli proving satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the second degreeand they were severally passed to the

de-, gree of Fellow Crafts , by Bro . Leedbam , the W . M ., Bro . AVarhurst presiding at the new and elegant , organ recently purchased for the loclge . Bros . Evans , Tait , Eaves , and Sellar , were then examined for the third degree , and being approved and prepared , they were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the whole ceremony being given and tbe working tools explained by the W . M . A petition from an old Past Master of the Mersey Loclge ,

and formerly member of the Lodgo of Sincerity , and the Mariner's Lodge was presented , asking tbe lodge to recommend his case to the Board of Benevolence , whicli was unanimously agreed to , he being ivell known to the brethren as a good working Mason . Nothing further being brought forward the lodge was duly closed . A lodge of emergency of this loclge was also held on the 20 th inst ., when the following candidates were admitted to light , viz .:

Messrs . Piatt , Warhurst , Daglish ancl Clegg , ancl declared themselves subscribing members . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Lovelady , Byron , Clayton , and Lloyd , 1 , 035 ; W . Cook , and S . Lewin , P . M ., 477 .

LEICESTERSHIRE . JIELTOX MOIVBRAT , —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 . —A monthly meeting of this loclge ( the third since its consecration ) was held at the George Hotel , on Tuesday , the ISth instant , under the presdidency of the AV . M . Bro . George Norman , J . P . The following brethren were also present : —W . Kelly , D . Prov . G . M . ; Rev . W . K . Robinson , S . W . ; Rev . W . Langley , J . W . ; Hugh Morriss ( P . M . 21 G , ancl Prov . G . S . ) , as S . D . ; Selby , J . D . ;

Johnson , I . G . ; Douglas , Acbock , Weaver , Bright , Bembridge ( 279 ) , and others . The minutes of tbe last lodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Markham , of Saxby , and for Mr . J . B . Leadbetter , of Thorpe Satchville , who were declared duly elected . The chair ivas then taken by the D . Prov . G . M ., and the lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bros . Douglas , It . W . Johnson , Adeock , Weaverand Turville were called to the pedestaland passed

, , an examination as F . C . ' s , when , having retired , the loclge was opened iu the third degree , and they were severally raised to the sublime degree of M . M . 's . The loclge was then lowered , and Bros . Bright and R . Weaver were passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was then closfld in the second degree , and Messrs . William Lloyd ( elected at the last lodge ) , Thomas Markliamand J . B . Leadbetter were severally initiated into

, the mysteries , had the tracing-board of the degree explained to them , and received tbe charge The W . M . then appointed and invested Bro . R . W . Johnson as Sec , Bro . Douglas as S . D ., and Bro . Weaver as J . D . Two gentlemen having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

WARWICKSHIRE . BIKAIIXCIIAAI . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Bro . J . G . Bland , W . M . elect , was installed into tho chair ofK . S ., according to ancient custom , iu the presence of a large number of brethren and visitors . Among those present were Bros . Stimpson , G . O . ; Rev . W . B . Smith , P . Prov . G . C . ; JRussellP . Prov . G . D . C ; T . BraggProv . D . C . ; J . Bedford

, , , , Prov . H . W . ; H . Sproster , P . Prov . G . P . ; M . Wilson , Prov . G . P . ; J . Blanckensee . W . M . 54 ; M . Svvaib , W . M . 74 ; J . Archer , W . M . 483 ; W . Lee , 739 ; II . Bourne , S . W . 1 , 016 ; J . Bragg , S . W . 739 ; M . O . Sullield , W . M . 925 , & e . Bro . T . Partridge , P . M . 1 , 031 , performed the ceremony of installation , after which Bro . C . Winn was passed to the second degree by tbe newlyinstalled W . M ., in a clear ancl impressive manner . Bro . 'Vest

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was then presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , as a mark of the esteem ancl regard in which be was held by the brethren . The annual report showed the lodge to be in a most flourishing condition , both as regards members ancl funds , several grants having been made during the past year to the masonic charities . Eleven initiations had taken place , ancl the number of paying members was thirty-seven . After the usual business was completed the loclge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to the

banquet-hall , and partook of au excellent dinner , provided by Bro . Benson . The pleasure of the evening was much increased by the excellent singing of Bros Glydon , Pursall , Bragg , & c , and the brethren separated at au early hour .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . Ill LL . —Humber Lodge ( No . 51 ) . —On Tuesday evening , the ISth inst ., the brethren of this old and prosperous loclge met at tbe hall in Osborne-street , to elect the officers for the ensuing year . Previous to the election a very beautiful tablet , consisting of a scroll of pure white marble , laid upon a background of clove-coloured marble , in the form of a shield , and decorated with appropriate Masonic emblemsivhich had been laced upon

, p tho wall of the south-east corner of the lodge to tho memory of the late Past Master , Bro . J . Stark , at the cost of subscribers , was unveiled . Bro . Martin Kemp , AV . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., for the North and East Ridings of York , having unveiled this appro priate memento , invited Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., 1 ) . Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , to deliver an address upon the occasion . In respondingthe D . Prov . GM .

, . gave a very interesting account of Bro . Stark , P . M ., and his connection with tlie Humber Lodge , shewing that he was at all times an energetic member , discharging the duty of the several offices he was called upon to fill in the most efficient manner . Bro . Stark on more than one occasion received substantial testimonials from his brethren in Freemasonry ; and when he was unable through infirmity to follow his usual avocation the

Humber Lodge purchased by subscription an annuity that enabled him to spend tlie remainder of his clays on earth in comfort and repose . The incidents of his life , which wero many and various , were reviewed ancl commented upon by the D . G . Master , who concluded his able and valuable address by earnestly exhorting the brethren to work while it is yet day , and to so square their lives and actions that when it may please the Great Architect of the Universe to call them hence they may be found acceptable in his sight , ancl outer "that Grand Lodge above , not made with hands ,

eternal in the heavens . " Upon the tablet was engraved , in the old English black letter , with red capitals , the following inscription : " This tablet was dedicated by the Brethren of the Humber Loclge of Freemasons , No . 57 , to the memory of Bro . Jeremiah Stark , P . Prov . G . S . for North and East Yorkshire , P . M . and P . Z . of the Humber Lodge and Chapter , and during a period of twenty years its honorary secretary , in grateful remembrance of his many invaluable services on behalf of the loclfor

thirtge y two years . He died 2 Sth July , aged 77 years . " The memorial was executed by Bro . W . D . Keyworth , of Savile-street . The M . W . D . Prov . G . M . was also requested , on behalf of the lodge ,, to present to tbe W . M . Bro . Martin Kemp , Prov . S . G . D . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , a very handsome and valuable testimonial , consisting of a P . M . ' s jewel of gold on masonic blue enamel , also a Prov . S . G . D . ' s jewel of gold on

purple enamel , on the back of both of ivhich were engraved suitable inscriptions ; these were accompanied with a full suit of Prov . Grand Loclge clothing in purple and gold , purchased by the voluntary contributions of the members , as an acknowledgment of their appreciation of valuable services rendered to the lodge by Bro . _ Kemp during the period he has held the office of W . M . The W . M . in an appropriate manner acknowled ged the hih honour conferred

g upon him , and said he would ever deeply value that distinguished mark of their favour . It was his determination at all times to further the interests of the Humber Loclge to the utmost of his power . When his work was done he should have a pardonable pride to hand down this present to his children for their descendants , to be treasured by them as a momento that their father or ancestor was held in some slight esteem by tbe brethren of his lodge . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for tho W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . William Day Keysworth was elected .

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