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Evans , and Beard . This Lodge , ac 3 ording to tho balance-sheet , is in a flourishing condition , showing as it dues a balanco in hand of £ 86 , after making provision for re-carpeting aud decorating the Lodgo .

HARTINGTON LODGE , No . 1021 . ON Tuesday , 10 th inst ., the members of this Lodge celebrated their annual installation festival , when thero was a very large gathering of the Fraternity . The Lodge was opened at three o ' clock , when Bro . Waddington proceeded t «> instal Bro . J . P . Williams , Junior Warden of the Lodge , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Tho ancient ceremony was most effectively and impressively

rendered . Bro . Waddington being ably seconded by Bro . Worrall P . M . as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . H . Cook P . M ., who delivered the explanatory addresses to the Officers , the work of tbe Installing Master and his aids being cordially appreciated by the brethren . The I . P . M . ( Bro . Davison ) would have taken part in the ceremony , but was > J unfortunately confined to the house through an accident . The newly-iustnlh * W . M . appoint * 1 and invested his

Officers , as follow : — -Bros . J ., jih Waddiugiou I . P . M ., H . F . Wright j in . S . YY ., S . M . S . TownseuU J . W ., Rev . J . Henderson Chaplain , G . Nelson Treasurer , K . Bowker Secretary , R . W . Worrall Director of Ceremonies , Alfred Brown S . D ., J . F . Capstiok J . D ., R . C . Tnrner I . G ., J . J . Waddington Organist , J . H . Haw thorn thwaite S . S ., J . W . Dawson J . S ., J . Artis Tyler . At the close of the Lc Ige proceedings

a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . Waddington , the retiring Master , iu acknowledgment of his services to the Lodge during the past year . The jewel , whioh was the gift of the Lodge , was presented by the W . M ., who referred in flattering terms to the worth of the recipient , and the gift was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Waddington . At half-past five the brethren

adjouarned to the Imperial Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served under the personal supervision of Mr . Thomas Masterraan . The newly-installed W . M . presided , being supported in the west and south by his Senior and Jnnior Wardens . Having in appropriate terms proposed the loyal toasts , which were heartily honoured , the W . M . gave the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom Pro G . M . and Prov .

G . M ., tbe Earl of Crawford andBalcarres D . P . G . M ., Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past . They all knew , he said , the great Masonic worth of their Prov . Grand Master , who was one of the most aotive and influential Masons in England . The affairs of their Province weie most efficiently managed under his auspices , and all who attended the Provincial meetings could not fail to be impressed by

what they saw and heard . He had great pleasure in associating with the toast the name of their distinguished Brother Cc . jk , and he was sure they would receive the toast with the enthusiasm it deserved . The toast having been heartily honoured , Bro . Cook , who was received with applause , replied in his usual happy style , and at the request of the company , who would take no denial , sang "John

Barleycorn , with muoh spirit aud effect . The toaBt of the Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . Waddington , who referred to the deep interest Bro . Williams took in the progress of the Lt Ige , and expressed his belief that the choice they had made would prove satisfactory to the brethren . The W . M ., in responding , said no effort would be spared ou his part to merit tho distinction which bad

been conferred upon him , and be h ; 1 no doubt the Officers and Past Masters would give him their hearty suppo . u and co-operation . Brother Murray gave the visitors , associating the tow it-vitb names of Bros . Dr . Settle , Bradley , and S . W . F imsden , all of whom replied . Bro . Ramsden in the cjnrHO of his response complimented tbe Officers of the Lodge on their work , and expressed the pl . asure it

gave him to meet his old Cestrian friend Bro . Worrall , whose Masouiu reputation embraced two Pioviuces , and to witness the excellent Masonic working of Bro . Cook . Bro . C . . k , in proposing the Immediate Past Master , said he had watched Bro . Waddiugto . u ' u Masonic career with much interest . He hod gone into the work with a determination to succeed , and he bad succeeded in reaching the ton

of the tree . The I . P . M ., in replying , thanked Bro . Cook for the encouragement and assistance he had at all times rp < eived from bun . It was through that esteemed brother he ( Bro . Wuldingtoo ) hnd joined their ancient institution , and his heip and countenance hr 1 been of the greatest benefit to him . He strongly urged the young members of the Lodge to make themselves thoroughly acquaint' 1

with Masonry , and to aot upon its precepts in their daily lives . They could not fail to benefit by it , as its noble teachings would tend to make them better men . Bro . Parke , who was loudly applauded on rising , proposed the Masonic Charities . Charity , he said , was the very essence of Masonry , and tbey had every reason to bo proud of what their great Order had accomplished in that

direction . Not only had they the three great central Institutions—tbe Benevolent Institution , the Boys' School , and the Girls' Sobool—but there were their Wal charities in additiou , and n all of these the brethren ntribu' id most liberally . Last year the charitable cc tributions of the Craft reached the splendid total of £ 90 , ) , of which sum tbe R . M . Benevolent Institution

received about £ 60 , 000 , Was not that a splendid example of Masonio generosity P Their own Province of West Lancashire was most honourably distinguished in this charitable work , for its members not only supported the central institution , bnt kept up three local institutions , namely , the Educational Fund , out of which school fees were paid , and tbe Alpass and llamev Funds for the re af of aged

and indigent Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons . He mentioned these facts in order to encourage their ynnngor members to take an interest in the work of the Craft , and to enlist their sympathy in the philanthropic aims it had in view . The stream of Masonic Charity included small amounts es wt .-ll as laige ones , and

the grand result of which he had spoken ioolud = dan immense number of small contributions , varying from 2 s 6 d to 5 s . No brother was expected to give more thau be could afford , but what he did give Bhoald be given in a Masonic spirit . Brother Parke concluded by - . - ^ pressing the great pleasure it gave bira to meet them pnoe more ,

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and was loudly applauded on . naming his soat . Bro . Roberta P . M ., the Charity Representative of the Lodge , acknowledged tbe toast , and iu the course of his reply ttuukod tho brethren for the generosity with which they responded to his appeal , a gooerosity that nude his task a very pleasant oue . He commented on vho economy with which tho local funds wore mutinied , and recommended the brethren to keep this faot iu mind . Thn lustalling Master having beeu duly

honoured , the servicon of Bro . Bowker P . M . as Secretary and Bro . Worrall P . M . as Director of Ceremonies were heartil y acknowledged . The Senior and Junior Wardens ivsp > nded to the toast of the Officers , and tho list closed with tho Tyler ' s tons ' . Daring tho evening capital wongs were k'iven by Broi . Cook , Bradley , Biviwn , Willia-ns , and others ; and Bro . Buckatuno contribute ! a couple o f tolling recitations . A most pleasant eveuing was spent , tho cj . npuuy breaking up at eleven o ' clock .

JOPPA LODGE , No . 1114 . fPHE members of thij Lodge , on Wednesday afternr in , the 18 th iust ., instilled Bro . Dowiu « a * W . M . for the ensuiug your . The coremouy was peiformed by Bro . Grummott , and attended by tho Provincial Deputy Grand Master , Bro . LH Strange . The W . M . invested his Officers , as Follow : —Bios . U . S . Smith S . W ., F . E . Smith

J . W ., Watson Treasurer , Harrison Secretary , Edgar Smith S . D ., Baylis J . D ., Butcher I . G ., Waiuwright Organist , Horsley and Sherringham Stewards , Waterson Tyler . The company afterwardn sat down to a numptnous banquet , served by Bro . Harvey , of tht > Crown Hotel , Fi'keiiham .

ELMS LODGE , No . 1212 . rpUE annual meeting was held nt the Masonio Hall . Home Park , i- Stok-, to instbl Bro . Berry S . W . as the Worshipfnl Master for the ensning year . Tho Installing Officers were Bro . Sweet , tbe retiring W . M . j P . M . ' * Bros . Leonard , Murch , Elliott , R . Baasett , J . Bassett , Whiddon , Bray , and Jenkins , all of Lodge 1212 . Among the visiting Past Masters were the Rev . Dr . Lemon 189 P . P . G . J . W .

Provincial Gtand Chaplain , Knight 202 P . P . G . P ., Johns 159 P . P . G . D . C , Pike 230 P . P . G . Organist , Sitters 1205 , Rook 1847 , and others . The Officers were invested , as follow : —Bros . Sweet I . P . M ., Ftrguson S . W ., Craze J . W ., Wells Chaplain , Whiddon Treasurer , Leonard Secretary , Goad S . D ., Weare J . D ., Taylor I . G .,

Roskilly D . C ., James A . D . C ., Richards Organist , Whitelock , Symmons , flallett , Williams Stewards , Rashbrook Tyler . Bro . Berry W . M . was appointed Representative on the Committees of Petitions , and Bro .

Swtet Charity Steward . On a motion proposed , and' unanimously adopted , the sum of five guineas was voted to the Devon MaBonic Educational Fund . Prior to the ceremony of installation a candidate , was initiated into Freemasonry .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247 . r pHE nnonal banquet was held on Friday , 20 th inst ., at the Masonio X Hall and Ciub , Princess Square , Plymouth . Bio . Guruey W . M . p'esidet ) , and be was numerously supported . The W . M . having proposed iht . Qaeen Bro . T acev gave the M . W . Brother the Prince of Wales Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge . Both toasts were cordially drunk . Bro . Penrose proposed the R . W . Viscoutit Ebrington Past Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of Devonshire .

Bi other Bird Provincial Grand Treasurer , in tbe course of a felicitous response , said the Province was never in a more prosperous condition , Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon also responded . Brother Reudle submitted , in appropriate terms , tho Right Worshipful Brother the Eail of Mount Edgcumbe Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Giand Lodge of Cornwall , Brother D / ke replying . The Senior Warden ,

Broth' r Tncker , proposed the health of the Worshipful Matter , Brother George Gurney . He said that Brother Gurnoy had proved himself an nblo and capable Officer iu tbe varions char's be had passtd through , and he believed he would prove a worthy successor to tbe eminent Masons who had preceded him . Tbe toast was druok with enthusiasm . Bro . Gu . uey having mode a

suitable reply , proposed the health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Alfred Parkhouse , and the Past Masters of the Lodge . He s < iid that Brother PurkhoURo had cuniod out the dutioj of Worshipful Master admirably , and hud won the e .. iiliderico and esteem of the brethrdu . In prtsenting him , on bebulf of the Lodge , with a Life Governorship of theDevou Masonic Educational Fatid , in appreciation

of hia Masonic zeal aud ability , congratulated him on the noble sentiments which bad influenced him to benefit a Masonio Charity instead of receiving the usual Past Master ' s jewel . Bruther A . Parkhouse , in response , acknowledged the services rendered by Bro . W . II . May lie . Brother Byron Elliott gave the health of the Treasurer Bro . Lord , and tho Secretary Bro . Pearce . He referred

in eulogistic terms to the admirable w . iy in whica they had worked on behalf of tbe Lodge , with credit to themselves and satisfaction to the brethren . It was impossible for any Lodge to possess a bttier Treasurer than Bro . Lord , who was the backbone of Lod ^ e 1217 . Bro . I ' earoe was a most cap ib ' o S . jretary and one of whom they had everv reason to be proud . Bro L-ird said ihar . wa * the seventeenth

time no tiad responded to tho <¦ . at . Many pordolH woro under tlie rnist'ki n impression that Masonry was a beLefit society , and although they d"i not d'atributa charity in thatsenso yet . tm did not hesitate to say they spent more money iu charity th in any o' . her society in the world , Bro . Pearce also made a happy iespmine . Bro . Barter suid

ho h < linved tho Senior and Junior Warden * and usm ' atant Ollicerrt of the L , il-, e would , from t ' ie zeal itiey hid al'eaily di . 4 pl-. ye . ' , uphi-hl tbe i : ood leputaUon of tho Lodge . BMIS . Tuukor , Manhunt , ami Bond , whoso names were associated with tho toast , rospon'ied . B'o . It : ( luf proposed tie Visitor ? , to which Bros . Hicks aud Guver responded . Bro . Mayuo gave tho toaBt of the Ladies , and Brothers .