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LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY . CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS . THE Express Trains of the Loudon and North Western Railway afford the most expeditious means of reaching tho principal Towms in the North of England , the Midland Manufacturing Districts , Scotland , Ireland and Wales , including Liverpool , Manchester , Birmingham , Chester , Shrewsbury , Leamington , Wolverhampton , Preston , Carlisle , Glasgow , Edinburgh , Perth , Dundee , Aberdeen , Inverness , Dublin . A FAST and frequent service of trains is run from London to Birmingham under 3 hours . London to Manchester under -i hours . London to Liverpool in H hours . 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd Class by all trains . WEST Coast Route to and from Scotland . Direct trains to and from London ( Enston ) , Birmingham ( New Street ) , Liverpool ( Lime Street ) , Manchester (¦ xchango ) Ac , and Edinburgh , Glasgow , Greenock , Perth , Aberdeen , Inverness , and the North . OMNIBUSES for Family Parties . Tho Lot-don and North Western Railway Company provide Omnibuses to convey Passengers and their Luggage to and from the London and North Western Stations in tho following Towns , when previously ordered : —London ( Euston ) , Birmingham ( New Street , Liverpool ( Lime Street and Edge Hill ) , Manchester ( London Road , Exchange ) . These Omnibuses , which are capable of carrying six persons inside and two outside , with the usual quantity of Luggage , can be obtained , when previously ordered , throngh the Station Masters at the above named Stations , to be sent to any Hotel or Private Residence for the conveyance to the Stations ( in time for any of tho trains ) of parties proposing to travel by the London and North Western Railway , or to meet any train arriving at either of the Stations named . DELIVERY of Passengers' Luggage at their Residences in London , Birmingham , Leicester , Liverpool , and Manchester . Tho Company have extended their arrangements for the delivery of Passengers' Luggage ] so as to enable the Public using the Line to havo their packages senk from any of the principal Stations to any given address in the above places by Parcel Carts ( within the usual limits ) at a uniform charge of Sixpence per package . Full particulars can be obtained at tho Railway Stations . G . FINDLAY , General Manager . Euston Station , December 1881 .

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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY . CHRISTMAS PARCELS . THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY collect Parcels FREE OF CHARGE for conveyance by passenger train , and forward them to all parts of the United Kingdom . SPECIAL TRAINS will be run for the conveyance of tho Christmas Parcels , and arrangements made for their prompt delivery . No Booking Fees . No extra charge for collection and delivery ( within the usual limits ) at places where tho Company perform such service . Parcels should be addressed per Great Western Railway . J . GRIERSON , General Manager .

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SAVILE LODGE , No . 1231 . fTlHE installation of Bro . J . Farnell took place in the Lodge-rooms , X Royal Hotel , Elland , on Thursday , 4 th inat ., nnder the presidency of Br . L . Saville W . M . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Saville , assisted by Bro . Walker P . M ., to the satisfaction of all present . The following were invested with jewel and collar of office for the ensuing year / viz ., Bros . Emsley S . W ., W . E . Smithies J . W ., Dr . Boyle S . D ., T . Sutcliffe J . D ., S . W . North I . G ., Dr . Whalley

D . C , J . T . Garsed Treasurer , S . Dyson Secretary , E . Bottomley Organist , J . Dodson Almoner , Saville Charity Representative , T . Backland Tyler 5 also Bros . L . North , T . Radcliffe , F . Radcliffe , Mills , C . Dennis , J . Taylor , G . Hallas , J . Rhodes , T . Feather . Visitors—Bros . T . Pickles , Watson 61 , Rosenthall 1798 , Seed 1302 , Rickard 61 , Green 1736 , Haigt 1736 , Midgley 307 , Woods 408 , Bolton 1736 , Lee 448 ;

and others . The Lodge was closed in harmony , when the brethren sat down to a banquet of a recherche character , consisting of five courses , provided by Mr . Brooks , of the Royal Hotel , under the supervision of Mr . Hack , of Halifax , and it gave the greatest satisfaction . After dinner , the Queen was proposed by the Worshipfnl Master , the Prince and Princess of Wales with the Royal Family by

Bro . Dr . Whalley D . C , the Provincial Grand Master and Deputy by Bro . Walker P . M ., and other toasts , by Bros . Emsley , Smithies , Garbed and Dyson . Bro . Dr . Whalley proposed the toast of the evening . He said : I rise to discharge an important duty , in which every member of this Lodge will agree , and with which every visiting brother will assist , so as to give an enthusiastic and

sympathetic greeting to our worthy I . P . M . and late W . M ., Bro . Lawson Saville . Many and varied are the qualifications required to enable any man to discharge the duties of Worshipfnl Master . Some are gifted with a retentive memory and a pleasing delivery , which enables them to give the important parts of our ritual so that not only onr own members , but also those brethren from other Lodges , enjoy every part of the ceremony . Others possess good business

tact , whioh enables them to discover an error in government when others , equally worthy , would pass them over . In this way our Worshipful Masters from year to year vary in the manner they discharge the duties of their office . A year ago our Lodge appeared to be in a very good condition , but Bro . Saville had no sooner mounted the box and handled the reins than he discovered some parts of the harness out of place . With that prompt and energetic action which

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characterises all his movements , he adjusted everything , and wa have pleasantly passed through 1884 , and find ourselves with a balance sheet very much better than we formerly anticipated . He has not only rendered those parts of the ritual he took upon himself in a manner which always called forth the good feeling of the brethren , but he delegated to others , who were willing and able to do it , por .

tions of work previously neglected , thus making all perfect , and at the same time exceedingly interesting to those visitors who from time to time favoured us with their presence . The bold and energetic manner in which he left the olden beaten tract , and carefully examined objections raised against candidates , blending with hia judgment , mercy and charity , exposing slander , and bringing to

light- , statements malicious as well as untruthful , unmasking those who , under the cloak of our noble Order , would have remained concealed , for all these good deeds he deserves our warmest thanks . I personally tender to him my heartfelt thanks for his kindness , for had it not been for him , several brethren would not have been seated ronnd this festive board . He has taught us the grand lesson that

equity shonld be the standard of all our actions , that we should not condemn without inquiry , and that with mercy and charity before us we shonld help » ho weak and fallen brother , glancing an eye of pity on his faults or losses , and do unto others as we would they should do unto us . I have placed in ray hand a very valuable and beautiful jewel , the work of Spencer and Co ., of London , of the best gold and the

most artistic workmanship , on a shield bearing an inscription on one side ; and the words Savile Lodge , No . 1231 , on the other , surrounded by a wreath of acacia , the whole forming a suitable presentation for so good and honourable a man , square in all his dealings and level in all his steps . Bro . Dr . Whalley came forward , and fastening the jewel on the breast of Bro . Saville , said : Bro . Lawson Saville , in the name

of the Savile Lodge , I fasten this jewel to your left breast , feeling assured you will receive it in the same kind spirit as it is given . May you have long life , health , and strength to wear it , and as yon sit from time to time in your well-earned chair it will remind you of the affection and esteem you are held in by the brethren , and as we see it sparkle on your breast we shall remember your good deeds in days

gone by , and in your declining years , as you look down the dim vista of the past , this jewel will reflect rays of light throughout surrounding p-loamin ? , mark this 4 th of December 1884 as the great red letter day in the calendar of your history ; and when you are summoned from this abode to that Grand Lodge above , you may be seated with others , gone before , on the right hand of the Great Architect of fche

Universe , and may the acacia bloom over your grave , diffusing its fragrance to all around , keeping yonr memory evergreen . May your family regard this jewel as their grandest heirloom , and as it passes from children to children's children , may they value it for their father's sake , and never part with it while they have a crust of bread or a glass of water . May God bless you , whioh I am sure is echoed

by all present as they say Amen . Dnring the delivery of this eloquent oration the most profound silence reigned within the Lodge , and all seemed deeply affected , and Bro . Dr . Whalley resumed his seat amid loud and continued cheers . Bro . Saville acknowledged the gift in suitable terms , and appeared very much affected . During the evening Bro . Dennis , the well-known pianist , gave the latest composition , " Pauline , " with marvellous effect . Songs were rendered in first-rate

style by Bros . S . W . North , Rickard , Pickles , Watson , Bolton , Dodgson , and recitals by Bro . Dr . Whalley . Savile Lodge would appear to possess musical and elocutionary talent second to none in the Province , thus rendering a visit to its meetings not easily forfotten . Bro . Saville referred to is Mr . L . Saville , music dealer , Northgate , Halifax , and the value of the presentation was about £ 12 12 s .

United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 . — Within the lasfc few weeks the accommodation for the comfort and convenience of the brethren attending this thriving young Lodge of Instruction , at the Lugard Tavern , Peckham , has been considerably improved , and the circumstance was alluded to in terms of congratulation afc the meeting held there on Wednesday evening last . Bro .

Alfred Pusey having recently added to the Lugard a sumptuous billiard saloon ; the large room hitherto devoted to that game has been placed at the disposal' of the brethren of this Lodge of Instruction , for which purpose it has been furnished with every suitable appliance for Masonic purposes . The raised dais is covered with mosaic , and the pedestals and other furniture are in keeping

with the uses for which they are designed . This " extension of premises , " so to speak , was rendered imperatively necessary by the growing number of brethren who avail themselves of this Lodge of Instruction , which is ono of the best and most efficiently worked in the suburbs of London . Bro . Walter Martin , S . W . of the Sonthwark Lodge , No . 879 , lending kindly and most efficient assistance as

Preceptor . It may be anticipated that with the capacity in their hands for wolcoming a greater number of brethren than heretofore , the United Mariners' will further extend its usefulness to the Craffc by the more numerous attendance of Masons residing in the populous districts of Camberwell , Peckham and Nnnhead . Bro . Pusey has made every arrangement that can possibly conduce to the

convenience and enjoyment of the brethren , and his efforts in this direction formed , on Wednesday evening , the subject of universal and unanimous commendation . Bro . J . Rotheroe occupied the chair of W . M ., supported by Bros . Harvey S . W ., S . J . Lampen J . W . Treasurer , C . L . Tokely Secretary , Wimble , Belchamber , Giddens , Garland , Dntton , Thompson , Nornico , Eedle , Ledger P . M ., Amphlett ,

Wilkinson , Briley , Wells , Rnmball , & c . Lodge having been opened in dne form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Wimble answered the questions for raising , and was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the third degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M ., who acquitted himself most creditably , Bro . Wimble personating the candidate- On resuming , the first section of the leoturs