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S . W ., and W . B . Midgley J . W . The former gave the charge in the N . E ., Bro . Norton explainer ! the working tools , and Bvo . Midgley rendered the Ancient Charge . The ceremony was admirably performed , and reflected great credit upon all tho Officers who took part in it . Bro . Walkden proposed the name of a candidate for Masouic honours , viz ., Mr . H . B . Fawcett , whioh gentleman will probably be

balloted for at the next meeting of the Lodge . On the motion of Bro . Hothersall , a sum of £ 1 ls was voted ont of the Lodge fnnds to the Georgo Mellor Testimonial fund , while other sums were promised by various brethren then present . At the festive board which followed the supper , the usual Loyal and Maronio toasts were honoured , after which that of the newly-initiated brother was

proposed by Bro . Hothersall ; to which Bro . Sommersgill did ample justice in his reply . Bro . Tysoe proposed the toast of the Charity Representative ( Bro . S . F . Simons ) , and commended him for the public spirit he always displayed in the Lodge , and the interest which he evinced in the Masonio Benevolent Institution . Brother Simons , in reply , said that fche toast took him by surprise . He

admired the Masonic method of giving donations , they were not ostentatiously talked n ^ ont and nnduly vaunted . Bro . Simons paraphrased the worda of Pope by saying that " Masons do good by ptealth , and blush to find it fame . " He promised his auditors that so long as be had an opportunity of doing anything for the Charities he would not be found wanting . Other toasts followed , in one of

which Bro . Norton mentioned the names of five new Life Governors to the Benevolent Institution , viz ., Brothers Briggs W . M ., Midgley J . W ., Maxwell , W . M . Simons , and Albert Summersgill , thus making a list of nineteen who are now subscribing members . The proceed , ings were diversified by songs , & o ., given by Past Masters F . S . Simons , Ed . Roberts , and others .

ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE , No . 1589 . IT has often been argued thafc the most enjoyable meetings of our Lodges are those whioh mark the close of a Master ' s term of office , when , ifc would seem , a feeling of perfect ; freedom prevails , and any restraint or nervousness on the ruler ' s part is removed with the knowledge that his work is done , and his responsibilities as actual head of the Lodge are virtually at an end . Such was the case afc

the meeting of the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , hold at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., when Bro . Moore occupied fche ohair for the closing meeting of his year of office , and presided over one of the most enjoyable gatherings ever held in connection with the Lodge . Bro . Moore was supported by his two Wardens , Brothers Innesand Hunter , with Bros . Clemow P . M . Treasurer , Robinson P . M .

Secretary , Walter Wellsman I . P . M ., F . Farrington P . M ., W . Earring , ton P . M . Organist , Buck S . D ., W . H . Wellsman J . D ., Rendelll . G ., W . E . Farrington Dir . of Cers ., Sichel Steward , Gilbert Tyler . There were also present the following visitors : —Bros . Taylor Worshipful Master ' ^ 913 , Phillips Junior Warden 2157 , Gaze Past Master 1768 , Simpson P . M ., W . W . Morgan jun . 177 . The

Lodge having been regularly opened was advanced , and Brothers Peck , Gilbert , and W . von Hafen were raised , after which Mr . F . Sloper , a candidate for initiation , was regularly admitted , the ceremonies [ being faultlessly performed by the Master , who was well supported in the work by the Officers of the Lodge . Bro . Innos , the present Senior Warden , was elected as Master for the ensuing year ,

Bro . Clemow re-elected to the office of Treasurer , and Brother Gilbert to that of Tyler . Bros . Gill and Cobb were appointed to serve on the Audit Committee , and thus the formal bnsiness of the meeting was concluded . Before the closing of the Lodgo Bro . Wellsman , tbe Immediate Past Master , rose . He said he remembered how , two years before , lie had been elected to the chair , and hod

looked around to see whom he mi ght best relv on to support him in the work . Their present Master ( Bro . Moore ) then filled the offioe of Inner Guard , but he recognised him as capable of far better work , and eventually appointed him to the senior post , with results which the members of the Lodge were able to judge of . He had nofc only Allied the duties of Senior Warden with satisfaction , but had

succeeded to the more responsible duties of Master , nnd had won fresh honoursfor himself in that office . Looking back on tho work of tho year , it could truly be said that Brother Moore had carried out the duties most satisfactorily . He had not only performed the work in a splendid manner—a mere machine could repeat the words of the ceremoniesbnt had introduced such a spirit of cordiality and eoodfellowship

into the meetings as to make every one enjoy them . He now had the pleainro of proposing that the best thanks of the Lodge bo tendered to Brother Moore on his retirement , and that a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to him at the next meeting . It was a pleasure to him to make this proposition , bnt at tbe same time a pain , as it marked the end of one of the most successful Masterships known in

connection with the St . Dunstan s Lodge . The proposition was seconded by the Treasurer , and carried unanimously . The business-was then concluded , and the company adjourned to banquet , after which the customary toasts were honoured . Bro . Wellsman proposed the health of the Master , referring to his ( the speaker ' - *) remarks in Lodge , aud saying that Brother Moore hrd fully realised the expectations he hid

formed as to bis capabilities . The best testimonial they could offer him was to tell him he had made the Lodge one of tho happiest in the City of London , aud had done this withont any apparent difficulty on his part . Though he would not again ocenpy the chair at their meetings , except under exceptional circumstances , he would dwell in their hearts as a really good Master , and oue who had made ifc a pleasure to belong to the Lodge . In reply , the Master assure 1 tbem

that his term of office had been a most enjoyable one . It was very difficult to be modest wheu ono heard snch i-omarksas those that had fallen from the Immediate Past Master , and they mnst excuse him if he displayed but little modesty just then . The position he had occupied during the year waa uot without its anxieties , and though he regretted leaving the chair , he did so with an amount of pleasure , feeling that 1 : s letirement would mean the a ivancement of tie other

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Officers , who all seemed to him able and willing to keep up the reputation of the Lodge . The o'her toasts included the Initiate , responded to by tue newly-idrabted member in gratifying terras , the Visitors , acknowedged by Brothers Taylor , Gaze , and Simpson , the Past Master ? , special reference being made to the work

of the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers , in proposing whioh the Master took tho opportunity of wishing the W . M . elect a happy and prosperous term of office . Among those who contributed to the harmony of the evening wero Bros . Wellsman , Bull , Sloper , and others .

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . THE brethren of thia Lodge held their annual ball at the De Grey Rooms , York , ou the 20 th ult ., aud the proceeds of the gathering are to be devoted to the Educational Fnnd of the Province of North and East Yorkshire . Tho p-eliminary arrangements had been carried out by a committee , composed of the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . U . Shouksmitb , Past Masters , and Officers of the Lt Ige . A

portion of tbo ball room was neatly furnished as a drawing-room by Bro . VV . Bean , and the en-ranee hall aud staircase were decorated with plants and shrubs by Mr . J . Key , « f Bootham . The Lodge and Royal Arch banners wers also utilised iu adorning tbe entrance hall and ball-room . The party numbered upwards of seventy . Bros .

W . B . Dyson P . M ., J . L . Spetch S . W ., and J . Smith J . D ., officiated as M . C . ' s , and were assisted by several members of the committee in the capacity of Stewards . During the iuterval in the programme the guests adjourned for supper , which was provided by Mr . Byran , of tbe rooms . Mr 0 . Toe ' s band supplied the music , and the pro * ceediugs continued up to a late hour .

HEDWORTH LODGE , No . 2418 . THE annual meeting took place on Thursday , fche 26 th ult ., in the Masonio Hall , Ingham Street , Sonth Shields . It being the first year of tbe Lodge a large number of brethren were present . Brother Mabane presided , and in very appropriate terms alluded to fche success of the Lodge , and as a mark of his appreciation of the good feeling which existed , be presented to the Lodge a framed photo *

graph of a full complement of the Officers . Brother William Dalziel W . M . elect was then installed by Brother Moffutt P . M ., the ceremony being conducted in a very impressive manner . Brother Dalziel afterwards invested the following as Officers for the year : —Brothers Mabane I . P . M ., Bell S . W ., Toomer J . W ., Geary Chaplain , Graham

Secretary , C . F . Sutcliffe Treasurer , Nelson S . D ., Young J . D ., Moffetfc Director of Ceremonies , Winstone Organist , Sutherland I . G ., Wood and Crosby Stewards , Potter Tyler . After tbe transaction of other business of the Lodge Bro . Dalziel , on behalf of the brethren , presented Bro . Mabane with a handsome Founder's and P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . The

musical portion of the ceremony , which waa very fin' -ly rendered , wns provided by tho South Shields Masonio Choir , assiFfced by Bros . Leatham , Welch und Campion , of Durham Cithedral . Brother Winstone officiated at tbe organ . Tbe annual festival was a ter . wards held , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Bro . C . Happs the uew W . M . presiding .

Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , No . 902 . —Held at the King ' s Arms , John Street , W . G ., on Thursday , 2 nd instant . Pre . sent Brothers H . Baldwin Worshipful Master , F . Lewis Senior Warden , A . Bannister Junior Warden , Bonghey , Stone , Reeves , C . Reeves , Andrews , Rashleigh , Cowland , Juby , Hood , Johnstone , and Bean . Tbo Lidge was opened in due form , and the minutas of

the last moe'ing were confirmed . The Lodge was then oilled off , and in the interval between labour and refreshment the second ballet meeting of the Benevolent Institution was held , when fortune favoured Brother Andrews , a now member of the Association , who is going np as Steward of the Boys' Institution , representing the Houor Oak Lodge , of which he is tbe present Worshipful Master . The brethren then sat down to a sumptuous banquet , and did full

honour to the viands set before them . The usual Masonio toasts were received with acclamation , and after the due performance of a fall musical programme , comprising sentimental and nautical Bongs , by Brothers Bannister , Juhy , and Hood , and a humorous selection by Mr . Alfred Brown , tho brethren were called from refreshment to labour . After the enrolment of some new members , the Lodge was oloied with solemn prayer .

The annual Grancl Chapter of tho Province of Hampshire and the Islo of Wight will meet at tho Masonic Hall , Lugley Street , Newport , on Monday next , at two o ' clock p . m ., when the Provincial Grand Officers will be appointed for the year .

HoLr . owAi s PILLS . —Thero ' « iiothinjr in tho whole " Materia Medica " Uko these Medicament * for the ce . jainty of their action in lumbago , tic doloreiix , and all flying or Bottled pains iu the nerves and muscles . Diseases of thia rattire o .-ij'iuatB in bad blood and depraved humours , ami until the ia are corrected there can be no permanent en c The ord '* iary remedio * afford bat tempovivy relief , and in ihe end always disappoint the sufferer . II . llowfuv's Ointment penetrates tUo human system as salt penetrate me * t , and the Pills greatly assist and accelerate in operation bv clearimraw'iy allob-r . ruc' . io' -. s anil giving tone to thc system generally . Tho prophylactic virtues of H >\\ Q way ' s remedies itand r n ival ' ec .