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INTEGRITY LODGE , No . 163 . rpHE regular meeting of this Lodge was hold at the Freemasons ' JL Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 25 th ulfc ., there being present : —J . M . H . Blarney W . M ., T . H . Scholfield I . P . M ., J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . D ., John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . O ., H . H . Warburton P . M ., B . Williams P . M ., Richard Simister P . M ., R . Alfred Hepworth S . W ., Saml . Gaskill J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . J . G . D . Treas ., Jos . Clemmy Secretary , H . A . Owles S . D ., Fred Walmsley

J . D ., John Allen I . G ., Edward Roberts P . M . Asst , Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) ; J . H . Studd , Robt . Race , Isaac Tayler , W . Pearson , Arthur Nield , J . G . Mead , E . Buzzard , H . R . Yates , Jno . Thornton , A . Dunn , B . Eastwood , C . Slee , F . Nie'd , John Bolton , T . B . Bolton , Wm . Morton , A . Willing . Among tho Visitors were Bros . W . Campbell Prov . A . G . D . C . 1357 , W . Wildgooso P . P . G .

Treas . 941 , Wm . Baynes P . P . G . C . 1061 , W . Dalo W . M . 941 , H . J . Owen W . M . 2447 , Rev . F . H . Mentha Chaplain 1357 , Th . Fennell P . M . 941 , J . T . Appleby P . M . 941 , Wm . Bagot P . M . 1061 , A . Hall P . M . 1061 , S . Kelly P . M . 645 , Nathan Heywood 44 , J . T . Whittle 1219 , G . Bell and W . Forrest 1588 , R . E . Stringleman 2231 , G . Brierley 2482 .

After the minutes had beon confirmed a successful ballot was taken for Bro . Jas . W . Shaw Duchess of York Lodge , No . 2482 , who thus became a Joining Member . Following this , Bro . Robert Race and Thomas Boardman Bolton , who expressed their wish to become Master Masons , were questioned and duly raised . The first ceremony was performed by Bro . Wildgoose P . M ., and the second by Bro . Sinclair P . M ., the latter presenting and explaining the working tools in both instances .

At the festive board , tho Worshipful Master proposed the health of the newly-raised Brethren , which received suitable responses from the candidates , Bro . Race being particularly happy in his reply . He said that at the risk of being considered premature and having attributed to him by older Masons the impetuosity of youth and inexperience , he did not hesitate to say that he was proud that

evening of being a member of this noblest of Brotherhoods . He felt particularly happy in having made his entrance through the medium of such an oxcellent Lodge as Integrity . Ho would not readily forget that when he entered that building two months ago , for the purpose of initiation , the Worshipful Master lost no time in seeking out his fellow-initiate ( Bro . Bolton ) and himself , in order to

give them the right hand of good fellowship and a hearty Masonic welcome . And as time had passed on he had not failed to note that no pains had been spared to make them comfortablo in the Lodge , every Brother showing kindness and good feeling towards them . Taken in conjunction with such treatment , the toast they had just proposed , although a stereotyped part of the evening ' s

proceedings , lost all its formality , and he would not be acting as a true Mason were he content with merely returning formal thanks , while he neglected to express his deep sense of their kindness . He had already seen much good in Masonry , and he was convinced that if it did not make a better man of him , the fault would lie with the

Man and not with the Craft . But he trusted that with the blessing and aid of the Great Architect of the Universe , he might , as time went on , make such good progress , both in the Masonic art and in general uprightness of life , that they might not merely be satisfied with him as a member of that Lodge , but might become as proud of him as he was of them .

The above remarks were received with the warmest indications of pleasure from all who were assembled in the room . Bro . John Studd P . M . proposed the toast of the Worshipful Master , saying that Bro . Blarney would havo taken his part in the ceremonial of the evening but for a bereavement which had unfitted him for the task .

Bro . Blarney in " reply said that under the circumstances he had scarcely expected to have been called upon , but Bro . Wildgoose , in an insinuating manner had gained possession of the gavel and had passed it over to Bro . Studd , who had taken the opportunity of proposing his health . He assured his auditors that this , his year of Mastership , was the proudest of his life . He praised the Officers for the manner in which they had performed their tasks , and sincerely hoped there would be more initiations for them to take part in .

Songs , recitations , etc ., were given by Bros . Owles , Gaskill , John Studd P . M ., B . Williams , Morton , Mentha , Roberts , Slee , and Taylor , a very pleasant evening being spent . o o o

FAITH LODGE , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel , Openshaw , on Wednesday , the 18 th ult . There were present Bros . Henry B . Brown W . M ., G . H . Barnes I . P . M ., H . J . Harrison S . W ., Joseph Lever J . W ., W . Jones S . D ., Robert Adshead J . D ., G . H . Scott I . G ., J . C . Brown Treasurer , J . M . Frost Secretary ,

B . Swift P . M ., William Kay P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . Asst . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , James Robinson P . M ., John Chadderton , Samuel Andrew , Joseph Harrison , Harry Crellin , Charles H . Griffiths , Stephen J . Watson , Dr . Edwin E . Jones , J . T . Moorhouse , J . G . Hewson . W . W . McLeod , W . B . Gleave .

After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot was successfully taken for Mr . Jabez Hibbs , Music dealer , Openshaw , who was afterwards initiated by the W . M ., the working tools being presented and explained by Bro . Harrison S . W . Bro . Stephen

Watson was then questioned as to his proficiency in the former degree , and having answered satisfactorily he was passed , this ceremony being also undertaken by the W . M . In this instance , Bro . Lever J . W . explained the working tools . At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , that of the newly-initiated Brother being proposed

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by the W . M ., who stated that Bro . Hibbs would not be likely to forget this day in 1894 , and if he had any faults at all , the ceremony through which he had passed might induce him to mend his ways . He concluded by welcoming him most cordially amongst them .

Bro . Hibbs , in response , said that he was unaware until that moment that he would be called upon to make a speech , assuring thorn that it was quito an ordeal for him to pass through . He characterised what little he had scon of Freemasonry as good , and calculated to bring individuals in unity together . As he progressed , ho hoped to understand its best points , and sincerely trusted that it might be in his powor to do something to promote the interests of the Lodge .

Bro . Swift proposed the health of the W . M ., saying although this was a stale toast , it would bo impossible to overrate the merits of Bro . Brown , nor would he personally tire of extolling his good qualities . Bro . Swift reverted to the social meeting recently held ,

stating that the ladies were unanimous in declaring that they had enjoyed themselves , and were wishful for- a repetition of the pleasure . With regard to tho ceremonies of that evening , the W . M . had performed them in a manner which not only reflected credit upon himself , but upon the Lodge .

Bro . Brown , in reply , said that it gave him much pleasure , although it was a difficult task , to respond to such nattering remarks as those just uttered . He was glad to say that at the present time he was in better health than he had been during the

year . At one time he feared that he would be obliged to relinquish the social part of their meetings , but happily his medical adviser had kept him up . He assured Bro . Swift that the ladies would have an early opportunity of joining the Brethren , this time in connection with a picnic , which was being organised .

Some most enjoyable songs and sketches were given by Bros Crellin , Hewson , Moorhouse , Roberts , Harrison , and Griffiths Bro . E . E . Jones presided at the piano . o o o

EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , on Monday , the 16 th ult ., Bro . Henry Wilson W . M . There were also present : —Bros . G . B . Goodfollow S . W ., Henry Smith P . M . P . P . J . G . D . Treas ., Thos . Knott I . P . M . Secy ., Jas . W .

Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . O ., E . G . Lingard P . M . P . P . G . W ., Wm . A Vaughan P . M ., Geo . Lingard Vaughan P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M Assist . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , H . G . Fisher , T . B

Brooks , Geo . Ed . Wright , Dr . Wm . B . Bale , Dr . Frank C . Rogers . Visitors : —Bros . Chas . W . Southwell W . M . 1009 , J . Boll P . M . Secy . 104 ; J . S . Hargreaves 1357 , Cuthbert Blacow 2156 . After the confirmation of minutes , Bros . T . B . Brooks and F . 0 . Rogers , who had expressed their desire to make further advances

into Freemasonry , were duly questioned as to their proficiency , the former with regard to tho first degree , and the latter with regard to the second . Bro . Brooks was afterwards advanced as aF . C ., and Bro . Rogers as a M . M ., both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . The working tools were presented and explained by Bro . Goodfellow S . W . The usual festive board followed . o o o

SYKES LODGE , No . 1040 . BRO . J . KIRBY W . M . installed Bro . G . W . T . Purchas , M . A ., P . P . G . C . at the last meeting , held at the Masonic Hall , Driffield . The new Master invested the Officers for the ensuing year . The Brethren afterwards had tea together at the Buck Hotel , the excellent repast being provided by Bro . John Holtby . o o O

FRATERNITY LODGE , No . 1418 . THE annual festival was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , Stockton , on the 26 th ult ., when Bro . Charles W . Anderson S . W . was installed as Master for the ensuing year . To witness the ceremonial , which was admirably conducted by Bro . Will Hutchinson ( the retiring Worshipful Master ) and Bro . W . J . Watson P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., there was a large assemblage of Brethren , not only of the town and locality , but from Lodges ranging from Newcastle to Hull . The Board of Installing Masters numbered no fewer than

twenty-seven , of whom sixteen held high Provincial honours in the Provinces of Durham or Northumberland , or North and East Yorkshire . The beauty of the ceremony was materially enhanced by the excellence of the musical accompaniments , Bro . Tweedy , Fraternity , Bro . Biddlecombe , Tees , and Bro . Readman , Whitwell , respectively presiding at the organ , and Bro . Dunstan , of Middlesborough , rendering a solo with exceptional sympathy .

Having been duly installed , the Worshipful Master appointed and invested the Officers .

Bro . Past Master W . J . Watson then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented Bro . Will Hutchinson with a finely framed address of thanks for his services during the past year , and the gift having been appropriately acknowledged , the Worshipful Master , feelingly alluding to the illness of Bro . T . Bowman P . M . and his valued work in connection with the Craft , moved a vote of sympathy with him , which being seconded by Bro . S . E . Thorold P . M ., was passed unanimously .

General and cordial felicitations having been expressed to the Worshipful Master , the Lodge was closed in due form , and afterwards the Brethren , with numerous later arrivals , dined together in the Banqueting Hall . o o o

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . AT the last meeting of this Lodge there were present : Bro . W . H . Jolliffe W . M ., John Walton jun . J . W ., Edwd . Lewis