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Bras . Bish' -p and Harland , apologising for abseil ?? . Out of respect tr tho memory of tho lato Bro . Col . Sir Francis Btmdefct , But Provincial Grand Master , the Lodsje was in mourning , and during th ' evening it was unanimously resolved that n letter of condolence ht sent to Lady Burdett . The work for tho evening was heavy , then b = > ing two initiate ? , a passing , and a raising . Tho Worshipfnl

Master , however , conducted tho ceremonies with a promptitude and acauraoy reflecting credit upon himself and tho Lodge . Bro . J . Tid marsh ably assisted in his capacity ns I . P . M ., and Bro . W . Cocks S . W . gave tho traditional history , and Bro . C . Mead J . W . the working tools . Amotion to increase tho initiation and joining fees was carried nnanimoaslv , a- "l n notice of motion was given that the

sum of ten guineas b ? vo * ed t'i the purchase of a Past Master ¦ s jewel for the W . AI . on his retirernont from his vary successful year of rffio 9 . An excellent repa = t wns subsequently served to thp brethren , B me capital singing and ivci mini's followed the various toasts . In reply to the toast of the W . M ., ably proposed by Bro . John Tidmarsh , tbe W . M . referred in grateful terms to tho hoarty reception and assistance he had met with at their meetings . He was proud of his

position in tho ohair , and , ns a founder , looked forward to the continued prosperity of the Lcds-e under tho rule of succeeding Officers , who were so well qualifying themselves for that position . The W . M . alsi remarked the pleasure it gave tho brethren ancl himself to congratulate Bro . Tidmarsh I . P . M . on his recent promotion t '> Provincial honours , which compliment that brother acknowledged iu a humorous speech .

RICHMOND LODGE , No . 1011 ( MANCHESTER )

A MEETING was held at the Old Boar's Head , on Thursday , tho 21 st inst . Present—Bros . S . Bnmford W . M ., Jno . Williams I . P . M ., R . S . Dawson S . W ., W . Kinder J . W ., H . C . Meller P . M . Secretary , Geo . A . Crighton S . D ., D . C . Lambert J . D ., Wm . Thornton I . G . ; P . M . ' s R . Caldwell P . P . G . S . B ., Thos . Mottershcad , J . C . Hind , C . Turner , G . T . Lennard , and Watson ; Bros . Gregson , Broadbent ,

Hall , Higgenbotham , Schofield , Pettinger , Waterton , H . Jones , Anderson , McGuckin , Hair , and Wm . Wood . Visitors—Bros . H . G . Jackson 1077 , T . A . Turner 852 , H . Gee , W . Craig Royle 1170 992 , S . Lord P . M . 325 , L . P . Nelson P . M . 999 , and R . It . Lisendon P . M . 317 P . P . G . Steward . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayor and tho minutes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed . . The

ballot was taken for Mr . Wm . Hall , and being announced favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The S . W . presented the working tools and the J . W . delivered the E . A . charge . Brother Greenwood being a candidate for passing answered the necessary questions , received the test of merit nnd retired . He was

snbsequently made a Fellow Craft by Bro . Williams P . M ., and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board the healths of tho Initiate and newlypassed Brother wore proposed and heartily drank , a pleasant evening Leing spent .

WILLIAM SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 .

rPHE regular meeting of this excellent Lodge was hold at tho J- Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on Thursday , tho 21 st instant . Tbe-6 was a large attendance of tho brethren , including Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Deputy Grand Master E-sex , I ) . P . Heirless 'W . M ., Arohteacon Dunbar Chaplain , II . F . Bromhead P . G . S . of Works S . W ., Natlnuiel Fortescue , Q . C , J . W ., William Shurmur P . P . Grand

Treasurer I . P . M ., James Speller W . M . elect 2256 Treasurer , James Pinder P . M . Secretary , G . J . Westfield P . P . G . S . B . Assist . Secretary , W . Peter Allen J . D ., " c . H . Bestow I . G ., P . Trickett , C . Herat , S . C . Kaufman , Ben Nicholson , J . King , J . J . Brigiushaw W . M . 225 b ' , Frank Matthews P . M ., Joseph Wilson P . M ., Samuel Smither P . M ., T . Hunt , W . Blenkinsop , C . MacColla , H . H . Martin , H . Gumprccht ,

W . H . Waterman , F . Taylor . At 2 o ' clock precisely tho Lodge was opened in duo form , and after tho usual preliminaries Bios . Burton , AVatts , Carter , Loeb , Tongue , Friend , Gower , Cnttor , and Piz ? y were raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Barnett , Hopwood , and Thurlow were passed to the second degree . Messrs . Rocker , Pritcbard , Hill , Woolf , and Carey were initiated into the mysteries

of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . II . F . Bromhead was elected W . M ., William Shurmur Treasurer , and Jno . Ives Tyler . A Past Muster ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . Bro . D . P . Holness , for the admirable manner in which ho had discharged his duties . Several propositions for initiation were received . Tho Lodgo was closed , and the brethren ( about 100 ) adjourned to tho Rangers' Hall

for refreshment , after which their attention was directed to tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . W . Shurmur I . P . M . proposed the Provincial Grand Officers , and said that hy tho kind permission of tbe W . M . it was his privilege to propose the tonst nf the R . W . Provincial Grand Master Lord Brooke , the V . W . Dsputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C . Grand Registrar

They were pleased to hear that the Provincial Grand Muster Lord Brooke had returned from his Western travels , and hoped that nnder the blessing of the Eternal Architect . , they might havo thn gratificition of seeing him at Provincial Grand Lodge restored to health and vigour . The Dsputy Master bad been gn-ciously pleased to favonr them with his presence , at which he felt sure they were all equally

delighted with the W . M . aud himself . They gratefull y appreciated the honour which Bro . Philbrick had conferred by his visit , and one 'ind all greeted him with a respecfcfnl and cordial welcome . The name of their beloved Depnty was respected and revered b y Freemasons and others in all parts of the world , and whenever a rlifficmlt

or abstruse question arose , either at Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter , the authorities at onco appealed to Bro . Philbrick , ancl ho was at nil times willing to give them tho benefit of his forensic knowledge , judicial experience , and wise counsel . Tho Shurmur Lid go liad reason to be especially grateful to the Deputy Grand Master , because he had always evinced the greatest interest in their success , and

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there was no ono who rejoiced more than he at their unbounded prosperity . Ho had also honoured them by acting as President to tho Lodge of Instruction , and thoy were anticipating the satisfaction and pleasure of seeing him preside at their annual supper in October next . Again , he had graciously recommended the Most Excellent the Grand Principal H . R . H . the Princo of Wales to grant a warrant

for a Ro . val Arch Chapter to be held in connection with the Lodge . The Depnty Grand Master npon rising received quite an ovation , and in response , said it was a great honour to bo associated with the Provincial Grand Master Lord Brooke , and that together with the kindness nnd cordiality with which they had received him was calculated to make even a lawyer blush—if that were possible . It

u-is undoubtedly an arduous undertaking to found a Lodge , even though ones narao bo William Shurmur , and ho sincerely congratu-1 atod No . 2374 on its unparalleled success , as , although it was consecrated less than two years ago , it was by far the largest in the Province . There was always an element of danger in very large Lodges , bnt there was little risk of this becoming like Jonah ' s Goard

because they had combined quality with quantity . He was extremely pleased with tho manner in which tho W . M . indeed , all the Officers , had performed their dnties , aud in conclusion ha expressed his heartiest wishes for tho continued success of thn Ljdge . The I . P . M . Bro . Shurmur , in proposing the toast of the W . M ., said it waa highly conducive to the prosperity of a Lodge when the chief conduct of

affairs was entrusted to snch an excellent and experienced President as they had the good fort ? no to possess in Brother Holness , aa although this was ono of the largest Lodges in the kingdom , thanks to tho extraordinary administrative powers of the W . M . and the loyal co-operation of a super excellent staff of Officers , tho voluminous business of the Lodge was transacted without a hitch . The brethren

havo given the W . M . the best testimony of their respect , regard , aud esteem , by having recommended so many of their friends as candidates for initiation ; unfortunately there had been a considerable amount of heartburning by reason of several gentlemen who had expressed a wish to bo initiated in the Lodge , but had not been considered quite up to tho standard . Many of them have since had

tlio consolation of being initiated iu other Lodges . He felt sure that they would all cordially write with him in wishing tho W . M . health , long life and happiness . Thc VV . M . replied to tho toast in a most felicitous speech , aud enlogised the support he had received from his Officers , one and all . He then proposed tho toasfc of tho I . P . M . in most complimentary terms . Bro . Shurmur responded to the

toast , and said it was undoubtedly a greit privilege and an honourable distinction to occupy the position of I . P . M ., or , in other words , the Prime Minister of such an important Lodge , and nnder such an excellent W . M . He would take that opportunity of thanking the brethren for the honour they conferred in electing him Treasurer . Having regard to the 500 guineas so generously donated to the Boys '

School and Benevolent Institution , he could nofc reasonably hope to have tho gratification of paying such large cheques fco tho Masonic Charities as his predecessor , but he felt snre that fcho Lodgo would continue stedfast in well doing . They were justly proud of such a voting Lodge already being Patron of tho Benevolent Institution , and

Vice President of the R . M . I . for Boys . Tho tonst ) of tho Initiates ¦ ran responded to by Bros . Carey and Woolf . Tho tonst of the Officers wns proposed nnd responded to by Bros . Fortescue , Pinder , Allen , Trickett ,, and Nicholson . Tho musical arrangements woro under tho skilful direction of Bro . Dr . Huskins , assisted by Brother T . H . Lloyd .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

— : o : — MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ,, No . 3 . fpHIS old and distinguished Chapter met afc tho Masonic Hall , -1- Great Quean Street , on tho 8 th j ' nsUnfc , when there were present amon < r others Bros . H . J . Lardner 30 ° M . W . S ., Major F . J . Stobwasscr 30 " Prolate M . W . S . elect , G . Pigaoho 1 st Gon ., Grimwood , J . P ., 2 nd Gen ., W . Pans 30 ° P . M . W . S . Treasurer , Capt . T . 0 . Walls P . M . W . S . Recorder , Major W . B . Williamson , J . P ., G . M ., N . Prower 30 ° , M . A ., R ., L . Steele Capt . of Guards , E . Huberts Assist . Org ., W . Roebuck 32 " P . M . W . S ., F . VV . Driver P . M . W . S . G . Graveley 30 ° CE .

P . M . W . S ., F . Smith , Corrio Jackson . F . K . C . S ., J . Spillor , J . Holland , A . W . Humphreys , W . Maple , and V . Jagielski , M . D . Tho minntes of the previous meeting having boon read and confirmed , tho balfofc was taken on bchnlf of Bro . Baldwin , and ifc beinir unanimous , ho was ably and impressively perfected by the M . W . S . Illnstrions

Bro . Major F . J . Stnliwass-M" was then inducted into the chair of M . W . S . by Illustrious Bro . II . J . Lardner in a manner that left but little to be desired . The following appointments and investitures took plane : —Bros . G . Pigache Prelate , G . Grimwood , J . P ., 1 st Gen ., Majir W . B . Williamson , J . P ., 2 nd Gen .. W . Pans Treasurer , Captain Walls Reorder , X . Prower , M . A ., G . M ., L . Steele 11 ., W . Maple

Captain of Guard . ? , W . Fisher D . C , Dr . E . M . Lot * , Mus . Doc , Organist , F . Egbert Roberts Assistant Organist , Corrio Jackson Ifora'd , and Victor Jagielski A . U . C . A vote of thanks was passed to tho Installing Officer , and ho was presented with a P . S . 's jewel . Thc report of tha Audit Committeo was received and adopted . Apologies fir non-attendance were received from Bros . C . Taylcur ,

M . A ., P . M . W . S ., Major J . E . Anderson 30 P . M . W . S ., T . W . Collin , M . D .. 3 d' P . M . W . S ., ' ]) r . E . M . Lott 3 ( f , E . Letchworth : W P . M . W . S ., and many others . Thc brethren then arijorirnrd to tho banquet at the Cad' Royal . Hegent Street , where they wn-e joined by Brothers Curlier 30 * P . M . W . S . and G . A . Berkeley P . M . W . S . In consequence

of the M . W . S . having recently EulTercd a domestic alllictioti , ho did not preside at tin banqueting talil-s , but his placa was most ably filled by Illustrious Bro . 11 . J . Lardner . Tno numerous toasts receiver ! full justicr * at his hands . The procc'runs wero agreeably diversified by the clever iiistnimer tal and vocal labilities of Brothers F . E'bert Roberta , Francis Smith , G . Pikachu , aud J . 1 'iddlucorubu .