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most flourishing and prosperous condition . They mustered ] i members at the consecration , and now numbered 24 . They had borne in mind the good advice given by the Dep , Prov . Grand Master with respect to bringing members in , and he believed that every member would be an ornament to that lodgeand Freemasonry . The W . M . had set a good example by short speeches , and the Dep . Prov . Grand

Master had said that celerity was a good thing , and he should follow that example , and simply thank them for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . " The Initiate " was next duly honoured , and appropriately responded to by Bro . Be dger . The W . M . proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and gave them a cordial welcome , and expressed the hope that

their experience that evening would induce them to repeat their visit . Bros . A . Cooper , Owen , and G . Price acknowledged the kind hospitality shown them , and the gratification they had experienced at witnessing the admirable work . " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers " were given . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable meeting .

BAR . NET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., when th » re were present Bros . G . Blizard Abbott , W . M . ; F . Thompson , S . W . ; F . C . Collingwood , J . W . ; W . K . Hopkin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Gray , P . M ., Sec . ; R . F . Young , P . M ., D . C . ; S . Tryon , LP . M ., Prov . G . S . of Wks . ; ] . E . Cussans , P . M . ; j . Brittain , P . M . ; I . P . Euerby , P . M . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ;

J . H . Baxter , P . M . ; R . W . Oldfield , S . D . ; W . Anneveld , I . G . ; W . Marshall , A . D . C . ; Tibbatts , Stwd . ; Goddard , T y ler ; Cranston , Mason , Billson , G . Phillips , H . F . P . Inglis , Ellis , H . Grimwade , C . Grimwade , Witthaus , H . Dade , and others . Visitors : Bros . Faulkner , 3 ; boloman , 3 61 ; John Probert , 340 ; and Dr . Haskins . When the minutes of the previous lodge had been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Dade was passed to the Degree of

F . C . The W . M . announced his intention of acting as Steward at the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Treasurer gave notice that at the next n eeting he would move the grant of a sum from the lodge funds to be placed on the Master's list . T he names of two candidates for initiation and membership were handed in and lodge having been closed , the brethren dined together , the after-prcceedings being rendered more than usually delightful by the singing of Bros . John Probert , Baxter , Tibbatts , Grimwade , Gray , and Dade .

DENTON . Duke Of Athol Lodge ( No . 210 ) . —There was a large assembly of the brethren , including several visitors , at the regular meeting of this lodge , on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Bowling Green Hotel , and the occasion was taken advantage of for presenting a handsome illuminated address , in album form , to Bro . F . M . Veevers ,

late J . W ., in recognition of his past services in the Lodge and Chapter of Faith , on his removal to Rochester . The lodge was opened by Bro . Chambers , W . M ., and the minutes read and confirmed , after which Bro . Foreman , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Bromley , P . M ., and the officers , initiated Mr . James Clough ; the ceremony was acknowledged to have been performed in a masterly and impressive

manner . The Worshipful Master then said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , that of presenting an address to Bro . Veevers , and in eulogistic terms referred to the services rendered , not only to the lodge , but * to the town generally , by Bro . Veevers , who was held in high estimation both as a public man and as an officer of the lodge . Bros . Bromley , Jas . E . Smith , S . W . ; lames

Woolfenden , P . M . ; ana others , also testified to the good feeling existing towards the recipient . Bro . Foreman then read the address , which is as follows : " Address to Brother James Mallett Veevers , Junior Warden , Dear Brother and Companion , —We the members of the Duke of Athol Lodge , No . 210 , of which you have been Junior Warden , and of the Chapter of Faith , of which

you are Principal Sojourner , having learned of your removal from Denton to Rochester , embrace this opportunity of expressing our unfeigned regret at losing one of our most valuable and valued officers , and of assuring you of the high esteem and respect we entertain for you as a citizen and a brother . We rejoice that your removal brings advancement , and promises for you future financial

prosperity ; we also trust it may bring social comfort and happiness , and that the change to a more genial climate may conduce to good and vigorous health amongst all the members of your family . Your career in the Lodge , from the lowest ofiice up to the Wardenship , as also in the chapter , has been uniformly marked with prosperity of conduct and attention to duty , vou have been distinguished

by the eminence of your gifts and the importance of the services rendered . As a man and a brother we have ever found you genial in companionship , courteous and dignified in manner sagacious in counsel , and prompt and efficient in the discharge of every duty . You have won the warmest regards of your neighbours and fellow townsmen for your uprightness of character and your ready sympathy and

cooperation with them in the various duties of citizenship . We desire to assure you that we shall ever cherish the liveliest interest in your welfare , and we earnestly pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may prosper you in your new sphere ; that you , your beloved wife , and family may find a happy home , and be long spared to each other in the enjoyment of perfect health and every happiness

which the world can affo ; d . —We are , dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally ( signed ) , VV . F . Chambers , W . M . ; James Woolfenden , P . M ., P . Z ., Hon . Treas . ; Thomas D . Foreman , P . M ., Z ., P . G . D . C , Honorary Secretary , Denton , 19 th April , 1893 . " Bio . Veevers , who was evidently veiy much impressed by the proceedings , said : Worshipful Master , officers , and

brethren , —I never at any time anticipated being the recipient of such a worthy recognition fir any services rendered 1 have endeavoured to perform whatever fell in my path in the bett possible manner , and in doing so always felt it a pleasure as-well as a duty . I beg to thank you most sincerely , and to assure you I feel very deeply the great

kindr . css which has prompted the brethren of the Duke of Athol and the companions of the chapter to present this handsome and artistic , but much too flattering , testimonial , now that I am compelled , through the exigencies of my profession , to sever active connection with you , and though I shall value the gift for itself and as a work of art , yet the kindli-

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ness and brotherly feeling of which it is the outcome will ever be prized far more highly . The address to Bro . Mallett Veevers , J . W ., is engrossed and illuminated upon four leaves . The first page , which is full of detail and thought , is executed upon vellum . The border is taken from a MS . Breviary , or Book of Hours , once belonging to Queen Mary . The coat-of-arms of the

Duke of Athol Lodge is introduced in the title of the page , and the initial " W" commencing the address is a beautiful piece of illuminating , with the compass and square forming a background to the letter . Page two contains the body of the address , with four illuminated initials , the first showing the crest , coat-of-arms , and motto of the Veevers family , and

each of the remaining three bearing a Masonic emblem , introduced in an exceedingly neat and tasteful style , and page three , the chief feature of which is another initial " W , " faced by a Masonic pillar and displaying the mosaic pavement , there is here a delicate border of tracery work , with the commencement of the signatures , and page four contains the remaining names of subscribers to it .

GATESHEAD-ON-T . YNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . —The first regular meeting since the installation gathering was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., when there was a fairly good muster of brethren . The W . M ., Bro . W . J . Jobson , presided , and was supported and assisted by the following : Bros . 'M . R . Wright , I . P . M . ;

Wm . Stafford , S . W . ; Rev . VVm . Bowker , J . W . ; Rev . E . VV . Drage , Chap . ; A . Dodds , Sec . ; T . W . Bagnall , S . D . ; H . Jackson , J . D . ; B . Grice , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . J . Campbell and W . Holzapfel , Stewards ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; Wm . Dalrymple , P . M . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; T . Chegwidden , J . Lightboun , T . Smith , J . Neil

T . Henderson , J . Charlton , J . T . Pragnell , G . C . Potts , J . J . Bowman , J . Armstrong , G . Graham , and others . The visitors comprised Bros . V . Raven , W . M . 1427 ; T . R . Jobson , P . M . 1664 ; G . N . Patterson , P . M . 424 ; T . R . Short . P . M . 424 j T . A . Moffitt , P . M . 124 ; R . Stewart , S . W . 424 ; W . J . Heppell , S . D . 424 ; j . H . Elliott , 424 ; J . O . Hogg , 424 ; lohn Adamson , Sec . 424 ; I . A . G .

Ross , P . M . 481 ; T . Wright , W . M . 1342 ; R . Fletcher , 1312 ; R . W . VietcK , 1342 ; W . Anderson , 1342 ; H . Duke , 1712 ; and others . The ballot was taken for two candidates , and Messrs . R . Hewett and T . D . Armstrong , being in attendance , were initiated b y Bro . W . J . Jobson , W . M . The working tools were explained by the J . W ., Bro . Bowker , and the charge deliveed by Bro . Wm . Brown , P . M . Bros . J . Charlton

and R . I . Hindmarsh were afterwards passed as F . C . 's by Bro . M " . R . Wright , I . P . M ., and the S . W ., Bro . W . Stafford , explained the working tools . After other business had been transacted , the lodge was closed , and those present adjourned to the refreshment room , where songs , toasts , and harmony prevailed until a late hour .

HAMPTON ^ COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel on the 17 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . Thomas Grant , W . M . ; H . Bond , S . W . ; J . Spooner , J . VV . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; W . T . Peat , S . D ., acting Sec ; R . W . Rice , J . D . ; H . Sapsworth , I . P . M . ; F . L .

Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . The minutes of the last regular meeting and two emergencies were read and confirmed . Bros . Bond and Alexander were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . O'Hara and Kearswell raised to the Third Degree , both ceremonies being performed hy the W . M . in a most painstaking manner . Bro . H . Bond , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . J . Featherstone , Treas . ; and Bro .

J . Gilbert , Tyler . The by-laws having been read , Bros . Crocker and Thomson were elected Auditors in conjunction with the Permanent Committee of the lodge . Upon the motion of the Treasurer , seconded by Bro . F . L . Chandler , P . M ., and which was carried unanimously , the sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , per Bro . T . Grant , W . M . as Steward to that Institution for 1893 . The acting Secretary announced that the

Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Teddington on Saturday , May Gth . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Dare , P . M . ; R . Simpson , LG . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed , at which the W . M . presided with his usual geniality and ability .

LEICESTER . Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . —The annual festival of this prosperous lodge , the second largest in the province , was held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 28 th ult ., and was largely attended , there being present , amongst others , Bros . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C . England , Deputy

. Prov . Grand Master ; Rev . Canon Sanders , LL . D ., P . G . Chap . England ; and visiting brethren from Market Harborough , Kettering , Wellingborough , Northampton , Tamworth , Birmingham , & c , over 30 being installed Masters . Bro . Andrew Fergusson , S . W ., having been unanimously | eIected , W . M . at the March meeting , was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the installation ceremony

being very ably rendered by Bro . H . Howe , the retiring VV . M ., who was assisted by Bros . C . J . Wilkinson , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . D . C . ; R . B . Starkey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Treas . ; J . G . Bower , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; and T . S . H . Ashwell , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Chambers , S . W . ; Rev . 1 . W . Willson , M . A ., ] . W . ; R . B . Starkey , P . M .,

Treas . ; G . J . B . Woolley , Sec ; F . Lambert , S . D . ; F . W . Billson , LL . B ., J . D . ; T . S . H . Ashwell , P . M ., D . C ; G . O . Marshall , Org . ; G . E . Barton , I . G . ; W . Walters and E . Lester , Stwds . ; and James Tanser , Tyl-r . The W . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . II . Howe , I . P . M ., and complimented him upon the successful year he had had and the work done , he having initiated

no less than 14 candidates . Bro . Howe thanked the brethren for the very handsome jewel they had given him , and said the work had occupied a deal of his time , but it had been to him a 1 ibour of love , and if the brethren were satisfied with the manner in which he had presided over them he was amply repaid for all the sacrifices he had made and the labour he had given . Bro . Starkey , P . M . and Treasurer , as the first-born in Masonry of Bro . C . J

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Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . D . C , presented a jewel of honour to that distinguished brother in acknow . ledgement of the many services he had rendered to the lodge during its existence—it now having attained its majority , being just 21 years since it was consecrated , and Bro . C . J . Wilkinson was the only founder now living wno had been a continuous member thereof , he always taking a

deep interest in everything connected with the lodge , and ready to give to every brother the benefit of his lono Masonic experience . The jewel is one of unique pattern ! combining the emblems of P . D . C , P . P . S . G . W ., an , j P . M . Bro . Wilkinson suitably returned thanks , and said he should like to propose a vote of thanks to the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . S . S . Partridge , and Bro . J . T . Thorpe

P . M . 523 , P . P . S . G . W ., for the services they had given to the lodge , Ihey being two of the few brethren who still remained amoigst them who were present at the ceremony of consecration . Bros . Partridge a-d Thorpe , in a few appropriate words , acknowledged the vote , and hoped they would be spared to visit the Commercial Lodge for many years to come . Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Purst ., presented Bro . G . O . Marshall

, Organist , with a jewel , he having acted as Organist to the lodge for the past seven year ? , and had been a most regular attendant at the meetings . Bro . G . O . Marshall , in a few well-chosen words , thanked the brethren for the very beautiful jewel they had given him . Bro . VV . \ V . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., in accordance with notice of motion , proposed "That the sum of 10 guineas be voted

from the lodge funds to be pbced on Bro . J . H . Thompson ' s list as Charity Steward for the Boys' Institution . " Ths was seconded by Bro . Howe , supported by . Bro . Knight , and carried unanimously . Three candidates were ' proposed for initiation , and the Secretary read a long list of apologies for non-attendance , amongst whom were Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrars , P . G . M . ; the Hon . Paulyn Hastings , W . M . 779 j Butler Wilkins , D . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts ;

and H . Martin ( Mayor of Northampton ) . A banquet was afterwards held , at which oyer 100 brethren attended , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The menus were much admired , having appropriate quotations from the Scotch poets—Burns and Scott—appended to every dish , officers , and toast . The VV . M . was initiated in the Lod ^ e of Antient Stirling , No . 30 ( S . C . ) . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

MANCHESTER . Palatine . Lodge ( No . 2447 ) . —The regular meetingof this lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., when Bro . Fred . Broadsmith , P . P . G . Reg ., W . M ., presided , and opened the lodge . There were four ceremonies to be performed , one initiation and three laisings , all leing rendered by the W . M . in his well known style . Bro . J . J .

Tinker presented the working tools . There were present Bros . Fred . Broadsmith , W . M . ; 11 J . Owen , S . W . ; W . P . J . Faucas , J . W . ; J . J . Tinker , Treas . ; J . Hardwicke-Man-h , Sec ; George Graham , S . D . ; J . Newton , I . G . ; VV . Spencer , Stwd . ; andG . Metcalfe . Visitors : Bros . J . Partington , P . M ., and Hcnrj Perry , VV . M . 10 G .

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Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) . —This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th ult . Amongst those present were Comps . Nelson Prower , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , H , i Capt . Walls , P . Z ., S . E ., acting J . ; Herbert Herbert , S . N . j H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; and 1 \ Plummer , P . S . Comp . T . O . Harding , M . A ., was a

visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of Principals and officer ' s then took place , with the following result : Comps . Burritt Une , Mus . Bac , M . E . Z . ; J . Young , P . Z ., H . ; F . Plummer , J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; H . Herbert , S . N . ; II . JLardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; and E . Mallett , Janitor . A Past lor

Principal ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . Apologies non-attendance were received from Comps . J . Young , j -M T . Simpson , P . Z . j J . Strugnell , P . Z . ; G . Herbert , V . i ; and Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . The chapter was then closed , and the companion adiourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed . ellectiv

The M . E . Z . presided most ably , and made some * . remarks in proposing the different pledges . He had Umdly invited the members of a well-known church choir , anil they , assisted by Comp . E . B . Lane , discouised most eloquent music . The proceedings throughout were ol a most agreeable character .

YORK . Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held on the 26 th ult ., a > the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , when there wa f large muster of the companions , amongst whom «' c ' Comps . S . Border , M . E . Z . ; Robinson , H . ; Broil ** . J . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., Treas . ; Purnell , S . E .: Gramshw .

P . S . ; Wright , ist A . S . ; Buckle , B . A ., P . Z . ; J- ' 7 . " „ Rymer , P . Z . ; H . Foster , P . Z . j M . Rooke , P . Z . j ^ ° ' Kirby , P . Z . ; Capt . D . Grant , Waistell , Hodgson , ; I . wctuy . James Ward , E . R . Turner , Laughton , Draper , Bryson , Proctor , Biscomb , Dow , Anderson , and others . ^ The chapter having been opened , and the minutes ot previous meeting conlirmed , the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . "' J ' Robinson , together with Comp . lkogden , H- » , ,, Sv ., Hodgson , J ., were duly installed by Comp . J . Todd , •- ¦

Treas . The officers elected at the previous chapter . invested by the M . E . Z ., and Comp . Hollander , i <»<> elected a joining member . , () , e The companions dined in the banquet room 01 ., lodge , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were " given and honoured . , . , „ rtat im ¦

The M . E . Z ., replying to his toast , expressed « gratification it was to occupy the position the coml ' ? , „ o had been pleased to elect him to , and assured them '" g efforts on his part should be wanting to ensure the si of the ciapter and Royal Arch Masonry . j t | , e Several c impanions contributed to the harmony , evening , and the proceedings terminated in a most » b able manner ,