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manner by Bro . Crosby , P . M ., and the musical arrangements arrangements were all that could be desired . After the installation , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Wm . Bingham , S . W . ; Wm . T . Carter , J . W . ; H . Cowbrough , Treas . ; T . Thorp , Sec ; John T . Booth , S . D . ; W . J . Jowett , J . D . ; Timothy Newby , I . G . j Thomas Sutton and S .

May , Stewards . The list of visitors was unusually large , and included Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec ; C . L , Mason , P . M . 304 and W . M . 2069 ; G . F . Crowe , P . P . G . D ., I 2 H ; W . F . Smithson , P . M . 1001 and 1211 , P . P . G . P . ; RobertCraig , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . D . ; T . A . Lowe , P . P . G . S . B . West Lane . ; W . B . Alderson , 495 , P . P . G . D .,

P . A . G . Sec . ; A . Austin , Alfred Lodge , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; L . B . Townsend , P . M . 1211 , Prov . CO . ; Tudor Trevor , P . M . and S . W . 2069 ; A . Scarth , VV . M . 289 ; T . Myers , W . M . Philanthropic Lodge ; Robert Harris , W . M . 1221 ; Edwin Hallas , W . M . 439 ; A - - Vouings , VV . M . 1211 j W , D . Hollis , W . M . Zetland Lodge j J . E . Binns , W . M . Alfred Lodge j John Dyson , P . M . Alfred Lodge ; T . B .

Pegler , P . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodge j John Thrippleton , I . P . M . 306 ; John Ripley , I . G . 1542 ; J . W . Bishop , jun ., Union Lodge ; Tom Bradley , J . D . 439 ; J . W . Cleland , 306 ; W . H . Jarvis , 306 J J . Rickard , J . W . 304 ; W . H . Bradford , S . W . 1211 ; C . Blagbro , 302 ; J . Carbert , 495 j H . E . Maynard , 1426 ; Robert Wray , Truth Lodge ; Wm . Cockerlyne , S . D . 304 ; E . Howell , I . G . 306 ; B .

W . Higgins ; S . Meech , S . D . 2163 ; C . E . Brean , S . W . 306 ; F . Carr , J . D . 1542 ; and A . Booth , Airedale Lodge . After the banquet , the Worshipful Master proposed the usual toast of "TheOueen , " which was duly honoured , as was that of " The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the Prov . Grand Officers" vvas responded to by Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . G . Sec , and C . L .

Mason , P . G . Treas ., the latter remarking that many matters of great importance at present required the attention of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; but the brethren might rest assured that they all received that careful attention due to such weighty matters . Bro . Tyers , I . P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and observed that in that district the brethren had done

their duty vvith regard to the Chanties , having secured the election to the Schools of three girls and one boy , and he was sure that as they had done in the past so would they do in the future . Bro . Smithson , P . M ., as Chairman of the Local Charity Committee , responded , and thanked the brethren for giving the toast a prominent position in the list , and also for the

opportunity given him of making a few remarks on their behalf . In the Boys' School there vvere at present receiving an excellent education 250 boys , 17 of whom vvere sent from the West Yorkshire district . The last reports received as to the conduct and progress of those boys from the Head Master were of a highly satisfactory nature , and one boy , Geo . Wilson , was doing very well . Out of the

235 girls educated at the Girls' School there were 20 from that district , and they vvere also reported on very satisfactorily . As regards the Benevolent Fund , no less than 400 vvere in receipt of annuities , 190 males—one of who , Bro . Blackburn , was in the room—and the remainder females . He trusted that Bro . Blackburn would live long to enjoy the benefits derived from the Fund . Bro .

Smithson then quoted statistics to prove that although the amount sent up from the district to the different funds was a large one , yet the brethren received back more than their fair share of the benefits , and this fact should be an incentive to them to increased efforts . Their next list would be a very heavy one , containing as it would two boys , three girls , one male , and four widows as candidates for election ,

but he doubted whether they could command sufficient votes to ensure the election of even one widow , and he therefore heartily congratulated the lodge on the announcement that no less than seven of the brethren had decided to go up as Stewards . Bro . Tyers , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of _ the W . M ., Bro . Flockton , " whom he characterised as a

straightforward , honest , and hard working Mason . For 12 years Bro . Flockton had consistently performed his duty to the Iodge , and he was only re-echoing the sentiments of every brother present in wishing him a very happy and prosperous year . The toast vvas received vvith acclamation , and the W . M . responded in a neat little speech , in vvhich he

said his aim had always been as a Mason to be true to the great principles on vvhich trie Order vvas founded . With regard to the number of members in the lodge , he much preferred a few good and worthy brethren to a large number . He cordially reciprocated their good wishes for a happy , prosperous , and peaceful year , and would conclude with the words of the Masonic hymn : —

" May freedom , harmony , and love Unite us in the grand design , Beneath the omniscient eye above , The glorious Architect Divine . " The W . M . then proposed the health of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Tyers , " who suitably responded , and the W . Master of the other Leeds lodges , to which Bros . Scarth , W . M .

Fidelity Lodge ; Myers , W . M . Philanthropic Lodge ; Binns , W . M . Alfred Lodge ; R . Harris , W . M . Defence Lodge ; C L . Mason , W . M . Prudence Lodge ; and A . W . Youings , W . M . Goderich Lodge , all responded . Bro . Thompson , P . M . proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " coupling vvith the toast the names of Bro . Tudor Trevor , S . W . Prudence Lodge , as representing the Leeds lodges , and Bro . Maynard , representing the London Lodges .

The remaining toasts , vvhich vvere those of "The Past Master of the Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Thorp , Sec , "The Officers of the Lodge , " by the W . M ., and the Tyler ' s toast , vvere duly honoured . During the proceedings the singing of Bros . Blagbro and Higgins vvas highly appreciated . Bros . Carbert , Thompson , Cockerlyne , Austin , Cox , and Meech , also kindly assisted with songs , and Bros . Brean and Rickard with recitations .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Kimm , presided , and vvas supported by Bros . R . Hughes , S . W . ; William Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 40 , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . A . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; W . A . Raper , Secretary ; T . J . Walder ,

S . D . ; T . W . Jordan , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; J . B . Foster , I . G . j Leary , Tyler ; W . E . Skinner , Avis , and others . Visitor : Bro . F . C . Edwards , 40 . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . Kimm , in a short speech , feelingly referred

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to their late lamented Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . J . H . Scott , andproposed , and Bro . Hughes seconded , thataletter of condolence be forwarded to the family . Several matters of business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a well-served collation , a very enjoyable evening being spent .

SANDOWN . —Sandown Lodge ( No . 1869 ) . — The installation of Bro . A . Shaw as W . M . of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., in the presence of a good number of members and of visitors from other lodges . Among those present vvere Bros . A . J . Firth , VV . M . ; R . Dampier Child , I . P . M . ; A . Shaw , S . W . ; Dr . H . M . Barker , J . W . ; H . C . Rembridge , S . D . ; J . H . McQueen ,

W . M . 11 , D . C ; G . T . Cluett , I . G . ; J . Conner , P . P . G . Sec . Lanark , Sec ; J . B . Boucher , P . P . G . Org . North Wales and Shropshire , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , Org . ; J . VV . Bignell and W . Cluett , Stwds . j A . Callaway , Tylerj H . H . Izod , R . Henry Cole , W . B . Martin , T . E . Porter , W . Garland , H . Pigeon , jun ., Rev . J . N . Palmer , 698 , G . C . England ; Chas . Pulman , P . S . G . D . Northumberland ; J .

G . Garnham , W . M . ; T . Kentfield , P . M . and Sec ; and G . A . Brannon , I . G ., of 151 ; VV . H . Clack , 551 j John Chapman , 189 and 1402 , P . P . G . D . j B . J . Marvin , P . M . 175 ; and A . Greenham , W . M ., and F . Rayner , J . W ., of 1 S 84 . The ceremony of installing Bro . Shaw as W . M . vvas

impressively conducted by the retiring W . M ., Bro . A . J . Firth , assisted by Bros . Connor , R . Dampier Child , and J . H . McQueen . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . A . J . Firth , P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . j Dr . H . M . Barker , S . W . j James Conner , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Bunt , jun ., P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Cluett , Secretary ; H . Pigeon , jun ., P . G . O ., S . D . ; G . T .

Cluett , J . D . ; R . H . Cole , D . C . ; H . H . Izod , I . G . ; J . W . Bignell and W . B . Martin , Stwds . ; and Albert Calloway , Tyler . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., it vvas unanimously decided to present Bro . Firth with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition

of the excellent manner in vvhich he had carried out the duties of the chair during the past year . After the lodge vvas closed , most of those present adjourned to the Sandown Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas provided by Host Simmons .

LEEDS . —Defence Lodge ( No . 1221 ) . —The annual meeting and installation of the above lodge was held on Monday evening , the 13 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Carlton Hill , and vvas attended by a large number of the brethren and visitors from other lodges in the district . After the transaction of the formal business of the lodge , Bro . F . P . Harris , W . M . elect , was installed into the chair

of K . S . by Bro . R . Kingston , P . M ., and the ceremony throughout vvas performed in the most impressive manner , the musical arrangements , vvhich vvere more thah usually elaborate , being under the direction of Bro . Townsend , P . G . O . The newly-installed Master then invested the following officers : Bros . Columbine , S . VV . ; Lucas , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Kingston , P . M ., D . C ; Tomlinson , Sec ; Swale , S . D . j H . Child , J . D . j Simpson ,

Org . j Graham ano Usher , Stewards j Marsh , I . G . j and Dodds , Tyler . Bro . R . W . Moore , P . M ., vvas elected to represent the lodge on the P . G . Lodge Charity Committee , and the two Wardens vvere entrusted with a similar duty in connection vvith the Local Charity Committee . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , the W . M . received the "Hearty good wishes" and congratulations from the brethren and visitors present , after which the lodge was closed in due form .

The following visitors vvere present at the ceremony : — Bros . W . Smith , J . W . 1211 J C . Scriven , I . P . M . 1211 ; Tudor Trevor , S . W . and P . M . 2069 j A . F . Briggs , 2 S 9 j A . Williamson , P . M . 2 S 9 J J- Richardson , P . M ., Treas . 1001 , P . P . G . P . j T . Winn , P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . S . of W . j A . Scarth , W . M . 289 j W . Armistead , S . W . 2 S 9 ; H . E . Maynard , 1426 J G . Hill , P . M . 304 J W . Beck , 2 S 7 , P . P .

G . D . C ; J . K . Favvton , 2 S 7 ; W . H . Bradford , S . W . 1211 ; W . Cockerlyne , S . D . 304 ; J . Brownfoot , S . W . 304 ; C . L . Mason , P . M . 304 and 2069 ; W . B . Townsend , P . M . 289 , 304 , and 1211 , P . G . O . ; T . Myers , W . M . 304 ; S . Barraud , 304 ; C Norminton , 304 ; J . Rickard , J . W . 304 ; E . W . Makinson , Chap . 289 , P . P . G . C ; J . Jaques , P . M . 1211 ; W . Flockton , S . W . 1042 ; W . C .

Elhsdon , P . M . 306 ; T . Dodds , Tyler 289 ; W . J . P . Harris / 306 j A . Richardson , 306 j A . Austin , 306 , P . P . G . Std ' . Br . ; W . Hollis , W . M . 1311 ; J . Shrippleton , I . P . M . 306 ; S . Meech , S . D . 2163 ; J . Dyson , P . M . 306 j C E . Brean , S . W . 306 j J . Calverley , P . M . 1211 ; A .

W . Youinge , W . M . 1211 J E . Crosby , I . P . M . 1042 j and others . Subsequently about 70 brethren sat down to the installation banquet , vvhich vvas also intended to celebrate the Festival of St . John . The usual Masonic toasts vvere given by the VV . M . in brief , but telling , speeches , and duly honoured .

Bro . Makinson , P . P . G . Chap ., responded on behalf of "The P . G . Officers , " and in doing so referred to the small amount of support given to the Craft by the clergy of Leeds . He never lost an opportunity of impressing upon his brother clergy that in undertaking the duties of Chaplain to a Masonic lodge they would be encouraging an Institution which was one of the most charitable in existence . It

always gave him great pleasure to attend the various Masonic meetings and banquets , and while he could state that he never saw anything in the proceedings which the most fastidious clergyman could object to , he could also state that he never in any way acted as a " wet blanket . " Bro . Mason , P . G . T ., also responded , and alluded to the vexed question as to the propriety of Past Masters wearing

their collars when visiting other lodges . There was a probability of this question being finally settled at the next P . G . Lodge meeting . With respect to the clergy , he heartily agreed vvith the remarks of the last speaker on this question , and strongly recommended any of the clergy who had doubts on the matter to read the eloquent speech of the

Dean of York , delivered a few weeks ago , which was so convincing that he would like to see it printed and circulated . The question as to the best mode of celebrating the Queen ' s Jubilee vvas agitating the minds of a good many Masons at the present time , and he trusted that the efforts in this direction would not be left to each lodge to decide , but that one grand effort would be made by the whole

Body . Bro . Lees , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of their Newly-Installed W . M ., " which toast was most enthusiastically received , and

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Bro . Harris , on rising to respond , received an ovation . He was much touched by the reception he had met with , and ventured to hope that he might take it as an indication of a happy and prosperous year for the Iodge . His thanks were due to the large number of visitors , including the W . M . ' s of most of the Leeds lodges , as well as visitors from all parts of the kingdom who had honoured him by

their presence . During his year of office he hoped to be able to induce every member to take an active interest in lodge , especially those vvho had been hindered by their natural modesty or bashfulness from doing so hitherto . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The Worshipful Masters , of the Leeds Lodges , and Visiting Brethren , " which vvas responded to by Bros . Scarth , W . M .

289 ,- Myers , VV . M . 304 j Binns , W . M . 306 j Youinge , 1211 j Crosby , I . P . M . 1042 j and Meech , 1612 , as representing the London lodges . The remaining toasts were "The Installing Master , Bro . Kingston , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " "The Past Masters , " " The Ladies , " responded to by Bros . Marsh and Eaglesfield , and the Tyler ' s toast . The arrangements , both for the installation ceremony

and the banquet , reflected great credit on those who organised them . During the evening choice selections of music vvere given by Bros . Simpson , Wilkinson , Cockerlyne , J . H . Wilkinson , Brownfoot , Brean , Meech , and Whitehead , the last named playing several violin solos which vvere much appreciated . Bro . Brean also gave one of his popular recitations . The banquet vvas served by Bro . Allen in his best style , and was all that could be desired .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This prosperous lodge met for the despatch of business at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the 13 th ult ., when there vvere present , among others , Bros . F . Chandler , W . M . j T . W . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., S . W . j T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ( pro tem . ); the Rev . C . D'Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M .,

Treasurer j W . T . Peat , Secretary ; Drummond , J . D . j Sapsworth , acting I . G . j E . Dare , D . C . j T . Grant , Stwd . ; J . Featherstone , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . j Page , P . M . j R . Masters , Gerhold , Bond , Hunt , J . J . Smith , Plambock , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Mr . R . W . Simpson , and it proving to be unanimous , he vvas duly elected into Craft mysteries by the W . M ., the ceremony being well performed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

KIRKBURTON . —Beaumont Lodge ( No . 20 35 ) - —1 he annual meeting for the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year took place in the Girls' National School Room on Saturday , the 18 th ult ., when there was a good number of brethren and visitors present . Bro . W . H . Cook , S . W ., vvas duly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bros . Stocks , I . P . M ., and L . B .

Brierley , P . M . j Bro . W . H . Jessop acting as D . C . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . B . Stocks , I . P . M . j J . W . Cocking , S . W . j Chas . Hargreaves , J . W . ; Rev . R . Collins , M . A ., Chaplain j G . A . Schofield ( who is at present in America , by deputy ); Wm . Fiffin , P . M ., Treas . j A . L . Mitchell , S . D . j J . W . Bedford , J . D . j J . W . Senior , D . C . ( bydeputv ); W . H . Groves ,

I . G . j Joe Kaye and Gledhill , Stwds . j and Ben Denton , Tyler . Bro . Wm . Schofield , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., vvas elected to serve on the Provincial Charity Committee . During the afternoon Mr . W . H . Gallaway was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony being performed by Bro . B . Stocks , the W . M ., the charge being delivered by Bro . Fiffin , P . M .

At the conclusion of the business , the brethren , to the number of about 40 , sat down to an excellent banquet at the George Inn , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given . The evening was spent in a pleasant manner , music and songs being given by the brethren , under the direction of

Bro . Joshua Marshall , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Wm . Harrop , P . M ., Vice-President of the Provincial Charity Committee j George Marshall , P . S . G . D . j George Sykes , P . P . A . D . C . j and brethren from Lodges 275 , 290 , 521 , 652 , 1102 , 1514 , and 1783 .

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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A . meeting was held at the White Hart Tavern , King's-road , Chelsea , on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . R . Q . Moody , Treas ., W . M . J . Brandon , S . W . ; W . J . Forscutt , J . W . ; P . Coughlan , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . H . Tucker , Sec ; W . C . VVilliams , S . D . ; and J , Hance , I . G . Bro . T . Bartolle vvas a visitor . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Bartolle answered the

Degree . Bro . having usual questions was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Bartolle being the candidate . The lodge vvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , ancl the dues vvere collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Brandon was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . Jft ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , thc 28 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill , when there were present Bros . S 1 Humfress , VV . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J , Thomas , * Sec . ; J . W . Belcham , S . D . ; H , VV . Eastwood , J . D , ; and C . Stahibrass , I . G . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the

Second and Third Degrees . The lodge vvas then resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Humfress vacated the chair in favour o £ Bro . Baker , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation in his usual impressive manner . The sum of . £ 10 ios . was voted from the funds of the lodge to be placed on the list of the Secretary , Bro . Thomas , who is going up as a Steward for the Benevolent Institution . Bro . Dillon vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers vvere appointed iu rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 14 aj ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th . ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present ' Bros . G , Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . * , W . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . 167