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was then opened in the second degree , and tho W . M . elect was presented to the installing Master by Bro . Phillip Barber P . M ., an old and esteemed member of the Lodge . Tbe ceremony of installatiou was then proceeded with aud completed by Bro . Edwards in a masterly manner , thnt frequently elicited demonstrations of applause .

The following brethren were then invested : —Bros . V . B . Outram I . P . M ., SethWrigley S . W ., Jno . Jonlrell J . W ., A . B . Outram P . M . Treas ., D . Edwards P . M . Secretary , S . Davies D . C ., Ernest Jones S . D ., C . J . S . Bennett Org ., Acton Williams I . G ., James Sly Tyler , J . Campbell and W . H . Clayton Stewai-ds . Hearty good wishes were

expressed by the following Visitine brethren : —Bios . Hatton P . M 78 1993 , Riley Sec . 815 1993 , Harris W . M . elect 1993 , Evans 1993 Withiugton S . W . 78 , Burtles W . M . 7 S , H . Darbyshire , Howe W . M 993 , Howe 1 52 , Beresford P . M . 101 P . P . G . S . D . C ., Nathan P . M . 179 S Jefferiea W . M . llfil , Wikock 1993 , Gh ? ave S . D . 104 , Marshall P . M 61308 1283 P . P . G . P . West Yorks , Griffith 935 1993 , Fletcher 993

Board I . P . M . 179 S , Hebden P . M . 1458 . Lodge was then closed in duo form , aud the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where ( he tables were set o nt in splendid style , and beautifully decorated with fruit and flow ers , by the caterer , Mrs . Edwards , of 5 Bury New Road , Manchester who has already attained great local fame for her

efficient catering . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in the most cordial manner . The Visitors spoke most enthusiastically of the Masonio treat afforded them by the delivery of the ceremony of installation , and expressed their gratification at the bountiful liberality displayed at the festive board . Tast

Masters and Officers spoko hopefully of their newly made Ma ster , Bro . Roger Walker , who seems to be deservedly beloved and respected by all who know him . A bright future is anticipated for this Lodge under his rule ; in fact , we believe a more harmonious and

friendly Lodge does not exist in the provinces . The menu cards , printed by Bro . Beresford P . M . 104 , were neatly got up , and we shall be pleased to place the one sent by our correspondent with the Masonic souvenirs in our collection .

Perseverance Lodge, No. 1743.

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 .

'TnllS new and flourishing Lodge , consecrated only five years since , -L has had an uninterrupted career of success , owing to the feeling of unity existing amongst its members . To this is combined good working and proverbial hospitality . A short time since a committee , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , was formed for the purpose of welcoming the Ladies , and giving thorn an enjoyable

evening . This has resulted in unqualified success . On Satnrday , ' the 11 th instant , the elegant snito of rooms of tho Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , the headquarters of the Lodge , were thrown open , and , lighted by the Electric Light , presented a very attractive appearance . The Ladies on their arrival were received by

Bros . Lovell and Thompson ; but previous to this , at 4 o'clock , the Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . Alfred Eade , supported by Bros . Mollindinia S . W ., Read J . W ., A . L . Leins P . M . Treasurer , C . E . Ferry P . M . Secretary , Mitchell S . D ., Smith J . D ., Fox I . G . ; Bros . Sparrow I . P . M ., Kearney and Walls P . M . ' s . The minutes having been

read and confiimed , Bro . H . C . Lonsdale , No . 205 , was unanimonsly elected a joining member . The Bye-Laws were read . The election cf VV . M . for tho ensuing year next took place , and resulted in Brother Mollindinia S . W . being unanimously chosen . Bro . A . L . Leins P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and R . W . Goddard P . M . Tyler . Lodge

was _ then closed until the second Saturday in September . The Ladic 3 and Brethren , S 2 in number , now sat down to a sumptuous and recherche banquet and dessert , superintended by Bro . A . Begbio . Tho tables wore most artistically decorated . Grace having been said , tho Worshipful Master , who very ably prosided , proposed the U 3 nal

Loyal and Masonic toasts briefly and appropriately . Bro . Sparrow I . P . M . then rose ; it afforded him great pleasure to propose the health of tho W . M . It was the last time he should have that privilege . Bro . Eade had ably filled the chair , and . by his courtesy , able working , and presidency , had endeared himself to all the

members , who trusted he would have long life , health , and prosperity . The W . M . in reply said ho felt a great amount of diffidence in responding ; ho was one of the founders of the Lodgo ; he had held overy office in it . It was with intenso gratification he could say that every meeting had been one of unity . To those who had assisted

him in his dntics as Master his thanks were due . It was with especial pride he presided over such an assembly as was present on this , his last night in the chair . Tho next toast was the health of tl : e W . M . elect . Bro . Mollindinia was also one of the Founders ; ho had done hia work well , and it was pleasing to see that ho had been

iitiiinimously elected . He wonld now ask them to drink to his health , and to a prosperous year of office . Tha W . M . elect said ho hoped to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , and would do all in his power for the comfort of the Lodge . Tbe W . M . then proposed tho toast of tho Ladies ; ho felt it a great pleasure to preside over

such aii assembly ; ho could not find words to express hid gratitude for having been hononred by their presence . He hoped this evening would but be the precrusor of many more , equally enj . yi ' . blc . He could not find a belter respondent than Brother F . Binckes Past Grand Steward . Bro . Binckes felt gratified at

I ' . eiug present in a . nodge where tho brethren had elected to haro Lndies with them lo participate in their pleasures , and ho hoped others would follow the example set . He felt it au honour haviug been called oil to rcspoud ; but he thought ho was in somewhat of an enigmatical situation . However , the Ladies were in a position to

judge ns to whelher Freemasons did their duty , and he would suggest ns n fitting motio ( o the toast they should add the words "Love and Honour . " Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Visitors , for which compliment Brothers Johnson , Binckes . H . M .

l . i vv . and \ V . . Smith severally rev-ponded . Tha next toast wns the h' -:, ; : !! i of ( hose gentlemen preteni . who worn not Masons ; tho W . M ., ; - \\< !! ; i c 1 i ; brethren were pleased to RI . V ! them , l ' ei baps eventually rhf-y n . ' jjii k . vc to unrul their named amongst those belonging to the

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Order . After a reply from Mr . Cattell , the W . M . gave the health of the Past Masters . To them his thanks were duo . They had rendered the Lodge every assistance . Bro . Sparrow I . P . M . responded . The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers were not forgotten , and then the Tyler gave the parting toast . The company adjourned , and

dancing took place . Daring the evening Miss Leins , the Misses Lucy Elliott and Ajcnes Leins sang some excellent songs . Messrs . Packer , Frassini , and Albert Leins also sang . Bro . Tasker gave a capital recitation , while Bro . F . Binckes , by request , gave " Othello ' s Address to the Senate , " in masterly style .

AmoDg the Visitors were Bros . Binckes P . G . S ., Packer 1571 , Wright 1692 , Burgess 2018 , Thompson 1299 , Sendam 749 , Johns 1297 , Smith 933 , Kemp 1706 , Hyams 487 , Londou 1580 , Levy P . M . 188 ;

Mesdames Salter , Mentz , Reeve , Smith , Scudam , Fidler , Sparrow , Gasson , Watt , Thompson , Baker , Belhomie , W . Smith , London , Eade , Chamberlain . Misses Young , Rees , Bennett , Fox , Felsen , Packer , Wright , Moldinia .

Citadel Lodge, No. 1897.

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 .

THE election meeting of this Lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , the 18 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . John Osborn the W . M ., who was sup . ported by the following Officers and Visitors : —Brothers Edwin Woodman J . W ., Lee Secretary , Weston S . D ., Osborn J . D ., Von Holtorp I . G ., Gaskin Steward , P . M . ' s Bird , Mayes ; also Bros .

Davison , Sheffield , Hibberd , Cole , Trotman , Broach , Lee , Mayne , Wright , Hughes , Banks . Visitors—Bros . Thrupp R . W . D . P . G . M . Middlesex , Moulton 1693 , Holt S . W . 496 , Nelson I . G . 1423 , Jones 1278 , Ball 1567 , Stretch jun . 1950 , Forge P . M . 1950 , Hammond 820 , Pavne W . M . elect 1602 , Colliugs 1693 , Plaut 1950 . The

minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Lee was raised , and then , by tho courtesy of the W . M ., Bro . Woodman , the J . W . of the Lodge , who is also W . M . of 1950 , assumed the chair and proceeded to confer the second degree on Bro . Plant , an initiate of 1950 , who is about to leave for America . Bro . Osborn having resumed the charge of

his Lodge , and the ballot having been successfully taken , Mr . Banks and Mr . Broach were initiated into the Order . Bro . Jones 1278 was admitted as a joining member , and the following Officers were elected for the ensuing year : —Bro . Lee W . M ., Hurran Treasurer , Very Tyler . Other business having been disposed of , Lodge was

closed , and was followed by a dinner , where the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . Osborn was congratulated on the success which had attended his presidency of the Lodge , and regrets were expressed that tho time had arrived for his retirement from the chair . Bros . Sheffield , Lee Jan ., Woodman , Collings and others contributed to the harmony of the evening .

Earl Of Lathom Lodge, No. 1922.

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE , No . 1922 .

fpHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., L at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , Surrey , and was numerously attended by members and Visitors . Bro . Wentworth T . Chapman , the W . M ., was supported by G . W . Evans S . W . and W . M . elect , Runacres P . M . Treas ., Witts P . M . 144 Sec , Evans S . D ., Clark J . D ., Beal as I . G ., Sims P . M . D . C ., Albert Org ., Spencer S .,

Taylor I . P . M ., and the following Visitors—Warren I . P . M . 1348 , Barham P . M . 144 , Croaker P . M . 185 , Taylor . P . M . 1558 , Evan 3 177 , Dickins P . M . 860 , Walker 1348 , Voysey P . M . 1641 , Bently Hayues W . M . 27 , R . Stokoe 1963 , Paton 205 , Treacher 1475 , Larlham P . M . 1216 , Mattock P . M . 1441 , Home P . M . 227 , Stokes 1558 ,

Clyde , Pawsoy 1539 , Day 1539 , Hyde 1662 , Hawkins 1287 , Stacey 382 , Town 973 , Griffiths P . M . 1446 , Leaper P . M . 1275 , Johnson W . M . 1320 , Edgley 1446 , Dickey 1744 , Voisey 172 , Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the former regular meeting , and of emergencies of the 9 th February and 9 th March ,

having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was adopted . Bros . Cope , Darling , and Edwards were raised . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . G . W . Evaus was installed in the presence of 22 W . M . ' s and P . M . 's , by the retiring W . M . Bro . Chapman . The W . M . was saluted according to antient custom , and

appointed and invested as his Officers Bro 3 . Chapman I . P . M ., Tarle Lee S . W ., Evans J . W ., Runacres P . M . Treasurer , Witts P . M . Secretarv , Clark S . D ., Cannon J . D ., Sims P . M . I . G ., Spencer D . C ., Albert Steward , Coates Org ., Shipton A . S ., Church Tyler . Bro . R . Taylor P . M . acted with his usual ability as D . C . during the proceedings .

Two propositions for initiation and one for joining were handed in , while tho resignation of a P . M . was received with regret . Hearty good wishes were then given by tho Visitor ? , and the Lodge was closed until the second Monday in May . The brethren afterwards

adjourned to the Carlton Hall , Tunstall-road , Brixton , whore au excellent banquet and dessert was served by Bro . 0 . G . Slawson . Grace having been sang , the W . M . proposod the nsnal toasts . Bro . Chapman I . P . M . said the brethren perhaps thought that they bad heard his voice for the last time . It was so as W . M .,

but not as a Past Master , He had a pleasing duty to perform , to submit an important toast—that of the W . M . That brother had shown his aptitude for the office by the way in which he had invested his Officers , and had since presided over the Lodge . He hoped he

might have health and prosperity during his term of office . The W . M . fully recognised the responsibilities of office . It would be a source of pleasure to be of any service ( o tho Lodge . He was sure he should have the assistance of tho men bevs to enable him to carry

out his duty . He then proposed the toai t of tbe Visitors , of whom there were thirty-four presont , twenty-tw ) of them Installed Masters . He felt it an honour to have so many guests around him , bis own father bein . !? among tbe number . Bros . Haynes W . M . 27 and Johnson W . M . 1329 , with others , responded . The W . M , proposed the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . Chttpraau . The Lodge was indebted to him