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W . M . 2030 ; Barrett , P . M . 3 ; Pigache , P . M . 12 ; Driver , P . M . 45 ; Marston . P . M . 55 ; Gibbins , P . M . 63 ; Perken , P . M . 63 ; Crawford , P . M . 127 ; Lelova , P . M . 255 ; Fendick , P . M . 1426 ; Grummant , P . M . 1559 ; Viales , P . M . 1820 ; Ciller , P . M . 19 S 4 ; Major C . A . Cooper , I . P . M . 209 S ; Faucher , Uruquay , Bancroft , Bennett , and others . . ,,

The toasts were "La Reine et la Francmaconnerie " ( God save the Queen ); " La France , et son Representant , M . le President Grevy " ( La Marseillase ); " Le plus Ven . le Grand Maitre de l'Ordre , S . A . R . le Prince de Galles ; " •*' Le Pro Grand Maitre , le Comte de Carnarvon , le Dep . Grand Maitre , le Comte de Lathom , les autres Grands Officiers en exercise et Grand Officiers d'Honneur , "

responded to by Bros . Philbrick , G . R ., and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; " Le Venerable Maitre" proposed by Bro . H . Bue , I . P . M . ; " Le Maitre Installateur , le trels Digne F . Thos . Fenn , President Board of General Purposes , " proposed by the W . M . and responded to by Bro . Fenn ; " " Les Visiteurs , " responded to by Bro . Sugg ; "Le Passe Maitre Immediat , " proposed by the VV

Master ., with presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel ; " Les Dignes Maitres , " responded to by Bro . E . Monteuuis , P . M ., Secretary ; " "Les Officiers de la Loge , " responded to by Bros . d'Auquier , Chaplain , and Clerc , Treasurer ; and " Les Macons Pauvres et Malhereux . " It is unnecessary to say a delightful evening vvas spent .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —There vvas a full attendance of members and visitors at the regular meeting of this lodge , held on Monday , the 28 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . E . Shewbrooks , was supported and assisted by Bros . VV . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; A . Rhagg , P . M ., D . C ; J . Moult , P . M . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ;

D . Sinclair , P . M . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; W . Dalrymple , S . W . j W . Brown , J . W . j Rev . W . Bowker , Chap . j W . F . Raeburn , Sec . ; A . Simpson , as S . D . ; VV . Richardson , J . D . j H . F . Dryden , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; M . R , Wright and E . Carr , Stewards ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Amongst the numerous company present vvere Bros . W , H . Denton , H . Carrick , W . J . Campbell , R . C . Tate , A ,

Dodds , G . C . Potts , R . Swanson , C . Case , J . W . Porter , W . W . Ferguson , J . T . Corking , W . J . Jobson , R . Brason , W . Stafford , W . F . Brown , C . K . Gourlay , C . G . Nichols , j . Rutter , J . T . Murton , John Spearman , W . M . 1712 , and P . M . 481 ; J . A . G . Ross , W . M . 4 S 1 ; J . T . Harrison , I . P . M . 4 S 1 ; M . Watson , J . VV . 4 S 1 ; E . Turnbull , S . W . 4 S 1 ; F . Leddicoat , 481 ; John Boazman , 481 ; F . Turnbull ,

481 ; J . C . Lawson , I . P . M . 424 ; J . G . Greener , S . W . 424 ; G . N . Patterson , Sec . 424 ; W . Vincent , Stwd . 424 ; R . Stewart , 424 ; J . H . Elliott , 424 ; W . Gibson , 1342 ; H . Spittle , I . P . M . 1342 ; F . W . Sykes , 1342 ; W . L . Debenham , 1342 ; J . T . Nilsson ( Acacian , Sweden ) ; A . Erichsen ( Dagmar , Denmark ) , L . Petersen ( Cimbria , Denmark ) , T . Spedding , S . D . 1643 ; T . R . Jobson , J . D . 1664 ; W . J . Pattison , 1427 ; R . S . Timmins , 1085 ; J . H .

Brown , 1626 ; and others . The ballot vvas taken for Mr . Nowrojee Jeejeebhoy , and it proving successful , the candidate vvas initiated in an impressive manner by the W . M ., the working tools being explained by the J . W . Bros . Adam Dodds and J . T . Murton were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Two propositions for initiation were made , and after the usual formal business , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room .

LEVENSHULME . —Alexandra Lodge ( No . 993 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Midway Hotel on Friday , the 25 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . John Stovald , W . M . ; W . T . Allett , S . VV . ; James Fletcher , Sec ; C . D . Cheetham , jun ,, I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Bro . William Dillon was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . This being the night for electing the VV . M ., the choice of the brethren was unanimously in favour of Bro . W . T . Allett , S . W ., who returned thanks for the honour in suitable terms . Bro . James Fletcher , Sec , vvas elected Treas . Bro . C D . Cheetham , jun ., who had most

satisfactorily performed the duties of Charity representative for several years , vvas re-elected to that office , and acknowledged vvith gratitude the confidence and satisfaction of the members . Bro . Cheetham , in conjunction with Bros . Robt . Walker and Fredk . Williams , Stwds ., vvere elected Auditors , and Bro . J . G . Pocklington was elected Tyler , and there being no further business the lodge was

closed in due form . A goodly number of brethren assembled at the social board , amongst whom vvere four of the eldest P . M . ' s and founders of the lodge , viz ., Bros . J . C Hind , Richard Timperley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Major J . W . Allison , and Geo . A . Yates .

Very great satisfaction is felt at the election of Bro . W . T . Allett for W . M . during the ensuing 12 months , on account of his geniality and courtesy with all thebrethren . He has filled all the various offices in the lodge with credit , and is in every way competent to discharge the duties of his forthcoming high and important office .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there vvere present Bros . G . R . Dawson , I . P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., as W . M . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P ., S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as J . W . j Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; VV . E . Bridgeland , P . M .

933 . J-D . ; A . Vandevvood , as I . G . ; T . Hood , Org . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; E . J . Bovvmaker , W . Trigg , C . Barnard , G . Brown , H . Brown , C . VV . Cooke , C . J . Dobson , J . Heath , VV . Burton , D . Rampton , and J . Brown . Visitor : Bro . G . Thomas , W . M . 1 S 17 . The minutes of last meeting vvere read and confirmed .

Bro . J . Brown , 1076 , vvas balloted for , and unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . D . Rampton passed . £ 1 is . vvas voted to provide recreation for the boys of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys who are staying at Southend . £ 5 5 s . vvas voted to a distressed brother , and a joining member having been proposed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

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HEATON NORRIS . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the George Hotel , on Monday , the 21 st ult ., when there vvere present Bros . Rev . E . J . Reeve , P . P . G . Chap ., W . M . ; J . Cookson , S . VV . ; R . Bassnett Preston , J . W . ; E . J . Lingard , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec . ; C Parker , I . G . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . D .

of C ; A . Pemberton , P . M . ; Kenneth Maclean , P . M . ; G . L . Vaughan , P . M . ; A . Keymer , T . Knott , J . Moore , and J . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . VV . Nicholl , P . M . 317 , P . G . Treas . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M . 1161 , P . A . G . D . of C ; E . W . Irving , VV . M . 1170 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . E . Steward , P . M . 336 , P . P . G . D . Cheshire ; Fred R . CooperP . M . 1055 ; A . H . VVilliams , W . M . 2156 ; Geo .

, F . Gaskell , Sec . 104 ; VV . A . Fitzmaurice , 174 ; and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last regular meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . T . W . Markland , of 1634 , and declared in his favour , as a joining member . The ballot was taken for Mr . G . H . Willoughby , and being announced

favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . Master . Bro . E . J . Lingard delivered the E . A . charge . Bro . John Moore vvas passed tothe Degree of F . C . by Bro . K . Maclean , P . M . Bro . Arthur Keymer was raised tothe Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . There being no further business to transact , the lodge vvas closed . The brethren afterwards supped together , and , on the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were honoured . Bro . Wm . Nicholl , P . G . Treas ., replied for " The Prov Grand Officers . " " The Health of the Initiate , Passed and Raised Bre thren " vvere severally proposed and responded to . Bro . E . J . Lingard , P . M ., proposed "The Visiting Bre thren , " vvhich vvas responded to by Bros . Lisenden and F Cooper .

SUDBURY . —Stour Valley Lodge ( No . 1224 ) . — A notable gathering of Suffolk Freemasons vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . William Inglis Mason , M . D ., of that town , was installed as W . M . of the above Iodge . The attendance-book vvas signed by the following , amongst many other brethren who were present , viz . : — Bros . Henry C Pratt , W . M . j W . Inglis Mason , S . W . ;

C . Joslin , J . W . ; Rev . C J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , P . M . and Chap . ; M . Reid , J . D . ; C . Mauldon , D . C ; B . H . Hurst , Org . ; W . Bailey , I . G . j Fred . Wheeler , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec ; J . Hills , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; F . VV . Jennings , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; W . G . Walford , P . M . ; C . W . Grimwood , P . M ., P . G . S . ; H . Welham , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . H . Smith , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . B . ; D . Alston , I . P . M . ; George H . Grimwood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; H . S . Oliver , J . S . Stuart , E . Andrews , W . T . Salzmann , G . G . Wherlovv , S . Carlton , E . S . Garrett , G . Whittle , Napoleon Aprile , W . Lambton Lewis , G . Grant , G . Murrells , C H . Sewell , R . S . Joy ( Mayor of Sudbury ) , J . C . Sheehau , C . A . Row , W . Simpson , A . Grimwood , VV . J . Moye , T . Grimwood , and other lodge

members . The visitors included Bros . VV . Cuthbert Quilter , M . P . ; Frederick Binckes , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; James Strvens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , 1426 ; W . Clarke , P . G . P ., P . P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; John G . Oliver , P . P . S . G . W . j C Cooke , P . P . G . J . D . ; Z . Hunt , E . H . Iman , R . G . Killett , and G . Copus , of 2154 ;

C . E . Porter , S 79 ; B . B . Syer , 1 S 23 ; J . O . Green , VV . M ., and E . VV . Moore , of 388 ; F . C . Atkinson , 37 6 ; E . W . Nunn and J . Hodges , of 1592 ; A . Taylor and S . Honeywell , of 332 ; S . B . Sparling , J . J . C . Turner , and C Osmond , of 51 ; A . Penraven , 114 ; E . Gowers , 1024 ; C . A . Adams , 63 ; J . T . Gaul , 959 ; VV . Clarke , 115 ; J . H . Batty , 22 ; H . 1 . H . Ward , J . H . Vaux , and J . A . Grew ,

of 650 ; R . Bullen , 943 ; R . J . Symonds , Henry Youens , and others . Bro . W . Clarke acted as D . C , and under his directions the brethren entered the lodge-room in procession , Bro . Hurst presiding at the organ . Lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed , when Bro . W . T . Salzmann was raised to the Degree of

M . M . The installation ceremony vvas performed by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , vvho very ably inducted Bro . W . I . Mason into the chair of K . S ., the Board of Installed Masters numbering 25 , vvith Bro . Clarke acting as D . C , and Bros . G . H . Grimwood , P . P . G . S ., and C Emmerson , P . P . G . D . C , occupying the Wardens' chairs . Bro . Mason vvas most enthusiastically greeted and congratulated , and ,

after the usual preliminaries , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Joslin , S . VV . ; C . Lord , J . W . ; the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . England , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , Chap . ; J . T . Hills , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; F . Wheeler , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec ; M . Reid , S . D . ; W . Bailey , J . D . ; C . Mauldon , D . of C ; E . Andrews , I . G . j J . George , Stwd . ; B . Hurst , Org . ; and H . M .

Sholl , Tyler . There vvere three candidates for initiation , viz ., the Rev . David Hughes , B . A ., Harris Hills , Esq ., and the Rev . William Edmund Dixon . These gentlemen having been approved of were respectively introduced into Freemasonry by the W . M ., the I . P . M ., and the Deputy Grand Master , who terminated the full ceremony of the initiation of his curate by delivering the charge to the nevvlv

admitted brethren . He then completed the duty of Installing Master by addressing the VV . M ., officers , and brethren in the customary manner . The performance of the ceremonies in most careful style , vvith excellentjmusical accompaniment and reverential attention to the sublime ritual , made a deep impression alike on the newly initiated members as on all others vvho had the gratification of hearing and witnessing

the proceedings . The claim for the poor and distressed " was made in open lodge , and vvas liberally answered by all vvho at that "moment" vvere in a position to practise Charity . Sundry propositions in relation to lodge matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Bro . Joseph George , one of the Stewards of the lodge , provided and superintended the banquet at his hotel , the

well-known Rose and Crown , and vve mustsay that a better managed entertainment we have but seldom , if at all , met with . The spacious ball-room in vvhich it was held vvas profusely and artistically decorated vvith choice plants and flowers in various devices , amongst vvhich vvas prominent an inscription of the name of the lodge in variegated leaves , and the general effect of the wall and table adornments was extremely good , and merited the loudly expressed satisfaction of the company . As well in respect of

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surrounding accessories as in the quantity and quality of viands and wines and the general service , the guests of the Stour Valley Lodge could not but admit the unqualified success of its Steward ' s arrangements , under the direction of its principal ofiicers . The proceedings after banquet were extended long beyond the usual time occupied by speeches and song , but

vvere evidently so thoroughly enjoyed , that up to the last a vacant seat at table vvas not discernible . The usual loyal toasts were briefly given by Bro . Mason , VV . M ., whose reference to the unswerving loyalty of the Craft to the Throne , and the devotion of the M . W . G . M . to the welfare of the people generally , met with cordial acceptation . The W . M . also made a touching allusion to

the regretted illness of Bro . the Crown Prince of Prussia , and expressed his assurance that all Masons , wherever dispersed , prayed earnestly for his recovery . The remaining toasts were entrusted to several brethren of the Iodge , and we observed that , in consequence thereof , there vvas a greater animation and a pleasing variety throughout the proceedings , which made a really long evening , as far as hours go , pass much more agreeably

than is generally the case at Masonic banquets . In accordance vvith the W . M . ' s excellent arrangements , Bro . J . F . Hills , P . P . J . G . W ., proposed "The Health of the Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " whose efforts on behalf of the Order he eulogised , and , referring to members of that body then present , gave a hearty welcome to Bros . Martyn , Binckes , Terry , and Clarke .

Bro . Clarke returned thanks , remarking that this year would not be readily forgotten in Masonic circles , from the fact that so many illustrious Masons had been admitted to the roll of highest Masonic honour in celebration of the Jubilee of our Most Gracious Patroness of the Order .

Bro , joslin , S . W ., proposed "The R . W . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk , the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , P . S . G . W . ; the V . W . D . P . G . M ., the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bro . Martyn responded , saying that the toast was a most comprehensive one , in connection with which , personally , he might observe " the least said the soonest

mended . " He could not be otherwise than grateful for all the encouragement he had received from the Stour Valley Lodge , vvhich , of all others , knew how much he loved Freemasonry . He hoped to be spared to continue his efforts for a long time to come . The Prov . Grand Officers vvere excellent and efficient men , and there vvas a very good sample amongst the members ot the Stour Valley . It was

pleasant to know that the ranks of Prov . Grand Officers had been increased and strengthened by the enrolment of Bro . Body amongst them as one of the recipients of Jubilee honours . That brother had greatly laboured for the good and welfare of Masonic Charities , and fully deserved the honour vvhich had been conferred on him . Un behalf of all named , he thanked the brethren for their acknowledgment

of the toast . The I . P . M ., Bro . Pratt , next proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., Bro . VV . Inglis Mason , " of whom he said it vvas difficult to speak in terms of sufficient commendation for all he had done for the lodge since his initiation . Though " made" a Mason but five years ago , as shown by the lodge register , there was another register at no

great distance vvhich recorded that he vvas " born" a Mason some 40 years since , and , whether before or subsequent to his connection vvith the Stour Valley Lodge , his record as a thorough good Mason by name and nature alike vvas established . What better evidence of his popularity vvas needed than that of his present surroundings ? Ihe regard of his numerous friends testified to the quality

of his principles , whilst his work in the lodge made manifest the quality and perfection of his ritual . That his year of office would add considerably to the welfare of the lodge and redound highly to his credit there could be no doubt . He vvas skilful , just , and generous , and would add a lustre to all Masonic undertakings within his province . Bro . Spratt's excellent and evidently heartfelt remarks vvere received

with much enthusiasm , again and again renewed when the W . M . rose to respond . After waiting some time for a hearing , Bro . Mason modestly deprecated what he was pleased to term the overpraise of his good friend and Bro . Pratt , stating , however , that it had been his great wish to become the W . M . of the Stour Valley Lodge in order that vvhat he might be able to

do in promoting its welfare , prosperity , and progress , he should have the opportunity to carry into effect . His year of office should speak for itself when the proper time came . His best should be done , and he trusted that best would be good for the Iodge and all concerned , and give satisfaction . The VV . M ; spoke briefly but very earnestly , and vvas warmly cheered on resuming his seat .

The Health of the Installing Master , " as a separate toast , vvas responded to by Bro . Martyn , who seemed to be in the happiest vein and full of humour . Referring to the song vvhich just preceded his response , " Bid me discourse , " he said he should not take the hint it appeared to offer , as he thought he had already discoursed sufficiently as well in as after the lodge , and to be called upon to return thanks

twice in one evening vvas a "strong order" vvhich he would prefer reduced to a single " line . " He could but reiterate " I thank you \ " But he had now the opportunity to speak of another good brother , and to give honour to a man to whom honour is justly due . Everything under his rule had gone smoothly and successfully , and , spite of all the good qualities his successor undoubtedly possessed , he

( the present VV . M . ) would have something to do to break the record . To perform thoroughly the duties of a W . M . was not at all times an easy task , but Bro . Pratt went into the work heart and soul , and all knew how during his year of office he had stuck to it . Deeds more than words had characterised his labours , and novv let deeds , more than words , reward him . He ( Bro . Martyn )

was for the moment the mouth-piece of the members of the lodge , their deputy in another sense than that usually appertaining to him , and as such he novv offered to Bro . Pratt a small token of sincere regard , and an earnest of the sincerity of their appreciation of all his efforts , and their thankful acknowledgment thereof . The spontaneous gift of the brethren which he novv asked Bro . Pratt

to accept would doubtless be valued by him ten thousand times more when he reflected upon the worth which "had merited it , and he felt sure that there was not one present who did not pray T . G . A . O . T . U . to spare him many years to wear it . The D . P . G . M . here attached a handsome and massive gold P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Pratt's breast , and , re " ferring to his own P . M . ' s jewel of many years ago , and the