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some time , and were sure he would render good suit and service to tho Lodge . He was confident it would be a source of consolation to their W . M . in his present great distress to know the brethren sympathised with him in his absence , and , for the information of those who were unaware of the cause of that absence he mnst tell them thafc only two days previously Bro . Piper lost his only son .

Bro . W . J . Ferguson , in replying to the toast on behalf of the W . M ., expressed the thanks of Bro . Piper for the sympathy shown . He trusted that after a little time had passed the W . M . would be able to take the ohair and discharge his dnties withont thinking so seriously of the calamitous event which had initiated him into the chair of the Lodge . _ It was a sad thing for Bro . Piper to lose the greatest hope

he had ra life , and to be installed into the greatest hope he had in Masonry , all within the space of two days . He trusted the W . M . would have so much work to do when occupying the chair that he wonld never have the chance of thinking of the time when he was installed into it . The Masonio Charities was next given by Brother Ferguson . Bro . J . M . MoLeod said it was a very pleasing duty to

respond for the toast in this Lodge , knowing as he did of what they were capable , and how generously they supported the Charities , and the valuable assistance given by the members in the management of the Institution he represented . They were all gratified at the large amount of support rendered to the Institutions during the pasfc year , the total amount of £ 90 , 000 having

beeu subscribed . A large portion of that money had been invested to add to the permanent income , and they were warranted in again coming forward to appeal for the good work . In addition to the large amount subscribed to the Institutions they heard every day of increased amounts being given to varions Provincial organisations , and in London in many Lodges fchey knew of many acts of Masonio

Charity . All these varions forms of charity showed clearly thafc there was a great deal in their Order that warranted them in meeting and enjoying themselves . The Worshipful Master , for whom he felt great sorrow , had kindly consented to act as Steward for the Boys' School Festival . Although the management of that Institution had to thank the brethren for liberal support , they

appealed for further support , in order that it might have a funded property on equality with the others . The Boys' Institution had no large sum of money granted to them , and he found that in 1838 a capitation grant was made for every Mason registered in the books of Grand Lodge . In 1838 the Grand Lodge commuted that sum for ¦ 6184 per annum . At that time there were but 400 Lodges , but

now , having 2 , 000 Lodges on the roll , the time had fairly arrived when he could appeal to Bro . Everett , as one of the highest Officers , and to Bro . J . Terry , who was never jealous of any other Institution , to give their attention to this matter , and see tbat a proportionate amount was granted . The boys have hitherto had to leave school at fifteen , but there must occasionally be one or two boys with

exceptional ability , and ifc was therefore decided to form a superior class . It was the latest idea of progressive education , and he hoped those brethren who could would go down to the School and see for themselves the good work being done . Brothers W . W . Lee , Hire , Wilks , and Walter Martin responded for the Visitors . Brother James Stephens proposed the

Installing and Past Masters , and said that whatever he lacked in words he made up in the earnestness of bis feelings . He only regretted most deeply the circumstances whioh had forced the hononr npon kim . He had been a member of the Lodge for eight years , and from the earliest days he visited it he found tkat Brother Ferguson was the general utility man . On the programme it was announced

that the Immediate Past Master was to work the installation ceremony , but that brother had had a severe bereavement of late , and was nofc equal to the occasion . Brother Ferguson was called upon suddenly , and no Pasfc Master could have performed the ceremony in a more perfect manner . Brother Ferguson responded , and said he trusted he had been enabled to discharge the duties to the satisfaction

of Brother Piper and fche members . Bro . E . White then gave the Treasurer and Secretary , for which Bros . Everett and Morris replied . The Officers and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The following artistes assisted in a good masioal programme : Madame Riechelmann , Miss Foxcroft , Mr . W . P . Richards , and Brother W . H . Ecolesfcon ,

INDEFATIGABLE LODGE , No . 237 . THESE was a large gathering of members and visitors on Monday afternoon , the 9 th ult ., to witness the installation , as Worshipfnl Master , of Brother Thomas H . Morgan . Brother Morgan was installed Worshipful Master by Bro . W . Evans the Immediate Past Master , and then the new Worshipfnl Master installed the following as his Officers for the year : —Brothers William Evans

I . P . M ., Dangerfield S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Simons Treasurer , Smith Secretary , Gibbs S . D ., J . T . Davies J . D ., McKim Director of Ceremonies , Rev . A . A . Matthews Chaplain , Bill Organist , John Ivor Evans I . G ., H . G . Davies and C . H . Evans Stewards , Bullerwell Tyler . In the evening nearly 100 assembled afc the Royal Hotel , Swansea , where an excellently served banquet was provided .

ROYAL UNION LODGE , No . 246 . THE installation festival of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Cheltenham , on Wednesday , the 18 th ult ., when Brother Eyland was installed as Master for the ensning year , with the customary formalities . The ceremony was ably performed by Brother J . Waghorne I . P . M . assisted by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master

Bro . R . V . Vassar-Smitb , the Baron de Ferrieres P . G . D ., Bro . Forth , and Past Masters of the Lodge . There was a large attendance , including the Masters of several other Lodges in the Province . The Worshipfnl Master appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . J . Waghorne I . P . M . jKea S . W ., Major E . W . Brereton

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J . W ., Rev . 0 . V . Childe Chaplain , Baloomb Treasurer , Lawrence Secretary , Felton Director of Ceremonies , Norman Steward , Williams S . D ., H . Waghorne J . D ., Baker , M . A ., I . G ., Cooper Organist .

UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE , No . 261 . AT the Masonic Hall , Taunton , on Wednesday evening , the 25 th ult ., Brother Wake was installed as Worshipfnl Master . The installation ceremony waa impressively conducted by Brother R . C .

Else Provincial Grand Deacon of England , and he was afterwards accorded a hearty vote of thanks , on the proposition of Brother Wake , the newly-appointed W . M ., whose predecessor , the Rev . Hulme , rector of Staple Fitzpaine , was unable to attend , through indisposition . The

W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —Brothers Rev . Hume I . P . M ., Chaffin S . W ., Harametfc J . W ., Lewis Chaplain , Showers Treasurer , Barrett Secretary , Hartnell S . D ., Potter J . D ., Roberts Director of Ceremonies , E . Goodman I . G ., Baker Organist , Kite , Maynard , Cotohing , French , and A . E . Goodman Stewards , Tidbnry Tyler . There was a large number of brethren present , including visitors from Minehead , Wellington , Langport , Chard , Ilminstor , Bridgwater , Exeter and Walton Lodges . The customary banquet followed .

PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 304 . THE above Lodge hold the annnal Festival of St . John the Evangelist at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , on

Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . John Livesey Butler waa installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After the installation ceremony , which was performed in a perfect manner by Brother Jos "> Ricard P . M ., the Worshipful Master appointed and invested hia

Officers , as follow : —Bros . Carles Norminton I . P . M ., James Beau , mont S . W ., GeorgeSuddiok J . W ., Dr . Smythe P . G . C . England P . S . W . * West Yorks Chaplain , C . L . Mason Pasfc Master Tr . asnrer , G . Hainsworth Secretary , W . W . Park S . D ., L . Kettlewell J . D ., W . Cookerlyne Organist , W . H . Hewson P . M . D . C , F . H . Lawson I . G ., Dr . E . A . Whito

and F . Hinchclifle Stewards , J . H . Newton Tyler . After the Lodge was closed the customary banquet took place , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Upwards of one hundred brethren were present in the Lodge and afc the banquet . Among those who signed the attendance book were the following : —

Bros . Henry Smith 302 D . P . G . M ., H . G . E . Green 1019 Provincial Grand Secretary , W . H . Cowper 602 1848 P . P . G . R . North and East Riding , J . C . Malcolm 306 P . P . G . R ., Konworthy Blakey , F . G . S ., 1214 , Charles F . Forshaw ; LL . D ., 1214 , Charles Booth 1648 , James Crocker 1648 , Robert Abbott 2069 , J . W . Blackburn 1042 , Tudor Trevor 2069 ,

A . T . Bacon 1211 , W . H . H . Casson 448 , A . Dennisou 448 , C . Grant 458 , H . Marsh 1221 , J . M . Bottomley 602 , T . Hargreave * 495 , H . Columbine 1221 , L . Lee 827 , C . A . Braim 289 , J . B . Mays 1012 , G . Dyall 636 , J . W . Wood 1221 , R . Baker 455 , F . G . Dimi-ry 2089 , J . Lee 408 , 0 . Carker 236 , S . H . Cliffie 1221 .

UNITED BRETHREN LODGE , No . 346 . THE Festival of St . John the Evangelist was kept on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., by this Lodge . The following Officers were installed by the retiring W . M . Brother Duckworth .- —Brothers

Colclough as W . M ., Parkinson S . W ., MoMyn J . W ., Tates S . D ., Higham J . D ., Walsh I . G ., Wallbank and Sohade Stewards , Black , ahaw Tyler . The ceremony of investiture wa * performed by Brother Lamb . Mr . Leslie T . Shawoross was ms ; de a member of the Order .

MERSEY LODGE , No . 477 . THE installation of Brother Robert Robinson W . M . elect , took place on Thursday , the 12 th ult ., at the Masonio Chambers , Hamilton Street , Birkenhead . There was a lar-ro attendance of members and visitors . Brother R . Robinson Worshipful Master elect , was presented for installation by Brothers Grundy , and

Woolley , the installation ceremony being performed by Brother Jones . The newly installed W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Brothers Moorehouse I . P . M ., Jones P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Scarretfc S . W ., Smith J . W ., Hopkinson P . M . Treasurer , Kemp Secretary , Saunders S . D ., M'Leavy J . D ., Morris I . G ., Williams Organist , Woods

S . S ., W . H . Jones J . S ., and Haltaway Tyler . Allusion having been made to the sad bereavement recently sustained by the Provincial Grand Mastei , Lord Egerton , in the death of Lady Egerton , the sympathy of the Lodge fonnd appropriate expressit n in a formal vote of condolence , a copy of which was directed to be transmitted to bis

lordship . Brother Councillor Enoch Evans P . M . presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a handsome P . M . ' s gold jewel to Brother Moorehouse I . P . M ., for bis services in the chair during the year . After the installation , dinner was served , Brother Robinson W . M . presiding . Brothers Mountfield 1609 , Brown 241 , Kershaw 2335 , and Lance enlivened fche proceedings with their musical efforts .

ETRUSCAN LODGE , No . 546 . rpHE re-installation of Bro . Wood as Worshipful Master took place JL at the Masonic Hall , Longton , on Thursday , the 12 sh ult ., in the presence of upwards of forty brethren . Tho ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Ward , assisted by Bros . Blair , Kent , and Mear . Tbo following Officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —

Bros . Hodson S . W ., Walters J . W ., Blair Treasnrer , Webberley Secre tary , Brickie S . D ., Stone J . D ., Kent Dir . of Cers ., Bromley I . G ., Boughey Organist , J . S . Bonghey and Frewer Stewards , Warren Tyler . After the business of the Lodge had been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to tbe Crown ancl Anchor Hotel , where u