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immediate Past Master , AA' . Bro . L . D . AVestcolt , was presented by ihe A ' . AV . Bro . I . AA'atts , on behalf of the members of the lodge , with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , on his retiring from the cliairof St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 , to mark their fraternal appreciation of his services therein . A strong muster of Prov . Grand Officers , in addition to the officers of the lodge and other brethren , were present .
SUNDERLAND . — St . Joint ' s Lodge , No . So . —The regular meeting of this lodge for the installation of AA ' . M . and appointment of officers for the ensuing twelve months was held at the new Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , Sunderland . Bro . R . Dixon , the retiring AV . M ., ably and impressively performed the ceremony of installation , and having duly placed his successor , Bro . Martin Weiner , in
the chair of K . S ., the newly-installed AA ' . M . appointed and invested the following officers , viz .: —Bros . R . Dixon , I . P . M . ; J . AA'ilso-., S . AA ' . ; J . Davison , J AA ' . ; T . Godfordson , Treasurer ; R . Hodgson , Secretary ; T . AA ' . Graham , S . D . ; J . Bell , J . D . j ' H . J . Turnbull , I . G . ; A . Forrest , O . ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; R . Giesicke and A ' oung , Stewards . The attendance of Past Masters , members , and visitors was unusually large , among the
latter being the AV . M . ' s of the Phrenix , Palatine , Williamson , and St . Hilda ( South Shields ) Lodges ; Bros . B . Levy , P . P . J . G . AV . ; AV . II . Crookes , P . G . S . ; M . Douglass , P . P . G . J . D . ; P . G . Hoistcndahl , P . G . P . ; and several other present and past Provincial Grand Officers , and brethren from the other three lodges in the town and several distant lodges . The AV . M . has presented lo the lodge a new set of collars , with which he invested his officers , and has provided a piano for the refreshment
room . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held ou the 21 st nil . in the lodge-room , Globe-street . Present : Bros . R . H . Peacock , AV . M . ; J . AV . AA'oodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . AV . ; AV . F . Rooke , l ' . M ., P . P . G . J . AV . ; II . A . AVilliamson and Spun * , P . M . ' s ; AV . Peacock , I . P . M .- , S . H .
Arnntage , W . M . I 2 | -j ; D . Fletcher , S . AV .: G . II . AValshaw , J . AV . ; II . C Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , Secretary ; II . Grover , S . D . ; II . M'Kinlcy , J . D . ; AV . Milner , I . G . ; J . Ash , Tyler ; and a very numerous attendance of brethren . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . Thackeray , 73 * ., was unanimously elected a joining member . One gentleman was initiated
in due form , and two brethren were passed . The election of AV . M . for the ensuing year then look place , when Bro . David Fletcher , S . AA ' .. was elected by a very large majority . Three guineas were voled in aid ofa distressed brother , and five guineas to the widow ofa late member of the lodge . The AV . M . announced that thc installation banquet would take place at the next regular meeting ,
. and he hoped thc officers and members of Lodge 1248 would attend as guests of the Old Globe on that occasion . Bro . Armilage , VV . M . 124 S , acknowledged the compliment in very fraternal and flattering language . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and some private business transacted ; after which the lodge was closed in due form , and thc brethren spent a very pleasant hour at the refreshment board .
Ii'swicn . —St . Lille ' s Lodge , No . 225 . —The Usual meeting of this old established lodge was held in their lodge-room ou the 14 th ult . The business lo be transacted wis to ballot for and , if accepted , to initiate Mr . Ca-tJeili'ic . e-f Bury Si . Kdmumls , to raise liro . Kills , and the installation of the W . M . fin-the ensuing year . Preseni : Bros . J . W . Rub * -, AV . M . ; G . S . Guiding S . VV . ;
C . ; V , r » . d , I . W .-, P . Wh- ' eh-vl . P . M ., Sec * . J . Clarke , P . M .. lVe . iv ; T . Preniiee , S . I ) . ; f . Talbot , T-D . ; Skinner , I . G . ; Sycr , Tyler ; VA ' . T . * AA ' esgate , D . C ; I . Rie ' i 11 v . i 1 , fos . Whitehead , C . Daw , Cade , S . 1 ) . Kin . ; . . \ o ., l-. " ail Trurer , P . M . ' s ; VV . Flory , Kills , Ca tie Kne , C-ill . iv . iy , Cackow , a : i . l a long array of visiting ore hreu . 1 : t ' le temporary absence of the W . M .,
the ] . *! ,:- was openc 1 by liro . AA' . T . Wesga ' . e , P . M . Til . * ini . ui'es of the previous meeting were read and co : ifirined , an 1 Pro . Cisilcdine was regularly introduce . ! and initiated by th-: W . M . ( pro tin . ) , the charge being well rendered bv Bro . [ os . Whitehead , l' . M ., and the working to . il . s expl one ! ' by Bro . W . T . Westgate . P . M . The AV . M .-elect , liro . G . S . Golding , was dulv installed and
saluted in th : 'three degrees , and then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Pros , livfn' . l , S . AV . ; Prentice , J . W . ; Talbot , S . D . ; Skinner , J . ' I ) .: A . C Barber , Sec . The AA ' . M . had the pleasure of decorating liro . Barber with a P . M . jewel , fin * his services as Secretary to the lodge . The Treasurer an ! T yler having been previously elected were duly invested ; liro . AV . T .
Westgate undertook the dmics of DC . the I . G . being left open . Bro . Fisher , of Lodge Fidelity , 5 * J 5 , was proposed and seconded ns a joining member , and ihe lodge was finally closed with solemn prayer . This was one of the largest meetings ever known iu this lodge , nearly fifty being present ; and this is lobe in a measure accounted for by the popularity and high esteem in which the new
Master is held in the Craft . The brethren ihen adjourned to a banquet ( by invitation of liie AV . M . ! , served in Bro . C Godbail ' s usual style , and rellecting credit upon all concerned in its preparation , when forty-live sal down . On the removal of the cloth , grace was . said by the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . R . X . Sanderson . The VV . M . then proposed the first toast of the evening . "The Sovereign of
oar Lan . I and the Craft . " National Anthem , by Bro . P . Whitehead . The "Sovereign of our Order , Karl de Grey and Ripon ; " the "P . G . Masters , " mentioning Karl of Zetland and H . R . H . the Prince of AVales ; the "D . G . Master Km ! of Carnarvon . " Song by Bro . G .
Abbott , "What nobler theme ? '' The "Prov . G . M ., Col . Sir R . A . S . Adair . " Song bv liro . Talbot , "The House may be . " The I ) .-,.. Prov . G . M ., Bro . E . J . Lockwood , and thc Past an 1 Present I ' rov . (' , . Officers , " coupling with the toast Bros . Slierridau as present , and Dr . Pitcher as oldest Past officers . Thc toasts through-
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out the evening were most heartily received . —Bros . Sherridan and Pitcher returned thanks . —Song by ' Bro . P . Whitehead , " Sweet Mad line . "—Bro . J . AV . Robb , I . P . M ., proposed in very eulogistic and happy terms , "Tbe Health of the AA ' . M . and prosperity to the St . Luke ' s Lodge , " and hoped it might flourish under his guidance , and he be assisted by the unite 1 energies of his officers . —
Ihe Almoner of St . Luke ' s then passed round the column for contributions to the Fun . I of Benevolence , and a liberal collection was made . A vote during lodge for assistance for a distressed brother was taken and relief ordered . —Song by Bro . AV . A . Smith , " Neve-i mind the rest . " --The AV . M . responded to the toast of his health , and congratulated the lodge upon his witnessing
so many and pleasing faces around him , and trusted that his zeal in the cause might , under the G . A . O . T . U ., be blessed to his lodge , and no exertion on his part should be wanting to attain so desirable an end ; and before resuming his seat he had great pleasure in calling upon the brethren of St . Luke ' s Lodge to join him in hearty welcome to the visitors , coupling the names of Bros .
Sherridan , AV . M . 516 ; AA ' . A . Smith , AA ' . M .-elect 376 P . Cornell , AA' . M . 114 ; and AV . T . Westgate , AV . M 959 ; allot whom severally responded .. —Song , by Bro , Jos . Whitehead , " So mote it be . "—Br , ' . AA' . T . AVestgale proposed "The Health of the I . P . M , Bro . J . AV . Robb , " which was heartily responded to . —The AA' . M . then gave the E . A . ' s , Bro . Castledine ' s , good health
enforcing the stud y of our noble Order in emphatic terms . —Tbe "E . A . Song , " by Bro . J . Richmond ; song , by Bro . Sherridan , "The Ould Irish Jintleman ; recitation , by Bro . T . C . Ilowitt , " Little j ' im . " -The VV . M . then gave "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " and trusted to their hearty co-operation 111 carrying out the duties incumbent upon them . The S . AA ' .,
Bro . C Lyford , suitably acknowledged the toast in an appropriate speech . —Song , "The Men of Merrie England , " by Bro . Castledine . In the absence of the Tyler , Bro . Syer , thc Tyler ' s toast emanated from Bro . \ Vestgatc , and was received with the solemnity it deserves . Early hours were reached ere the brethren could force themselves away from a meeting so social and agreeable .
LANCASTER .-- /„ ¦ tgeof Fortitude , No . 2 S 1 . —The regular meeting of this old-established and prosperous lodge , for the celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist and installation of the AA ' . M ., was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., a' the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Lancaster . There were present Bros . John Hatch , AV . M . ; Edward Storey , I . P . M . ; C . Hartley , S . AV . ; John Harrison , as
I . W . ; Edmund Simpson . P . M ., Sec : AA ' . Heald , S . D . ; W . Fleming , T . D . ; AV . Hall , I . G . ; Watson and Beeley , Ty lers : Bro . J . Daniel Moore , P . M ., the AA' . M .-elect ; Bros . X . G . Mercer , AA ' . M . 1051 ; Kclland , P . M . ; King , P . M . ; E . Airev , J . P . ccslev , R . Bateson , ] . Bndd , AA ' . Baluchi , J . Dale , J . Dickenson , AV . J . Sly , J . Stanley , J . Tilley , R . Taylor , & c . The lodge was opened , the
minutes read and confirmed . and other business transacted . Bro . Edward Storey , I . P . M ., proposed , and Bro . King , P . M ., seconded a vote of thanks 10 the retiring AV . M . for his active services during the past year , which was carried by acclamation . A F . C lodge having been opened , the AV . M .-elect , Bro . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . of AV ., \ vas presented by Bro . Storev , I . P . M .,
to receive the benefit of installation . The qualifications were recited and regulations read and agreed to , when the ceremony was proceeded with , and in . 1 Board of Installed Masters liro . Moore was for the third time placed in thc chair of K . S ., thc important duties of installing officer being ably and effectively rendered by ihe VV . M ., Bro . John Hatch . Thc regular proclamation , salutes , and
greetings were then given , and the VV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —VA ' . Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; Bros . William Hall , S . W . ; William Fleming , J . AV . ; fas . Hatch , P . M ., Treasurer ; Edmund Simpson , P . M .. Secretary ; Edward Airey , S . D . ; Wm . J . Sly , J . D . ; John Harrison , I . G . ; J . Watson , Tyler ; R . Tavlor and II . Sumner . Stewards . The charges were
delivered to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren by the Installing Officer , and the W . M . commenced the duties of his year of office by delivering : i short address on "The Tassels of the Lodge . " The great attention paid and the unanimous vole of thanks awarded to the VV . M . nt thc conclusion of his address , amply testified that it had been much appreciated by the brethren . Afler thc lodge was
closed the brethren adjourned , and , to the number of about six-and-thirly , assembled at the hotel of Bro . Sly , where a banquet was provided worthy of the occasion . Afier the cloth was drawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , those to the health and prosperity of the VV . M . and I . P . M . being especially received with enthusiasm .
Llvr . lU'nou --- / . > , / : , -. * . ;/ ' Siiiccrily , An . 2 ) 2 .---The regular meeting of this In Ig ; - * . ' . ' . ;¦ held at the Masonic Temple . Ilopc-. lrcel , on the 12 th ult . Present Bro . Thus . Wylie , P . M ., P . G . R ., as W . M .. and the following officers * . Bros . R . AVvlie , P . M .. I' . G . D . C , as See . ' ; I lamer , P . M ., I ' . G . Treas ., as S . W . ; Wilson , J . W . ; Hess , P . M ., Treas . ; Hustwick , | . D . ; Evans , ' I . G . ;
Elliott , M . C , and a limited number ol the brethren . Visitors , Bros . J . M . Johnson , M . D ., P . M . 1091 , P . G . S . ; AV . II . Grimmer , P . M . 155 and 2 l ( i ; J . MeCrossan , 1313 ; and J . McKillop 292 , S . C . Bro . Fletcher was duly raised , and Pro . Llewellyn passed . The two ceremonies being performed in that painstaking and correct manner for which thc P . G . Registrar is well known , his labours being not a little lightened by the proficiency of
his subordinates . The lodge then proceeded to elect its W . M . for thc ensuing year , when ihe unanimous choice of the brethren was found to rest on their highly-esteemed S . W ., Bro . Pelham , who , unfortunately was prevented by illness from receiving thc deserved congratulations of his fellow-workers . There being no other business for consideration the lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to partake of a splendid banquet al the Angel Hotel ,
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where under the sway of their AV . M ., Bro . R . S . AVilliams , and with a largely increased company , a pleasant evening was spent . LINCOLN- . — IVitham Lodge , No . 29 J . —The festival of St . John was celebrated by the brethren of the AVitham Lodge . The following officers were installed and invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . AA'atkins , AV . M . ; R . J .
AA ' ard , S . AV . ; Scorer , J . W . ; G . Cullen , S . D . ; J . Bayles , J . D . ; G . H . Shipley , M . C . ; R . R . Dawber , jun ., Treas . ; G . Bacon , Sec . ; Cotton , L . S . ; C Mann , Tyler . After the duties of thc lodge had been performed , the brethren , about forty in number , dined at the Great Northern Hotel , the new AV . M . in the chair . The lodge was stated to be in a most flourishing condition .
The health of Bro . Carline , late AA ' . M ., was drank with much enthusiasm , and iu acknowledging the compliment he stated that during his year of office he had initiated nearly a score of new members . The dinner was served in first-rate style by Bro . Prickett , and a very agreeable evening was spent . HELSTON . —True aud Faithful Lodge , No . 31 S . —The
brethren of this lodge held their annual celebration of St . John the Evangelist , and installation of Master . The AA' . M .-elect , Bro . J . Q . James , was duly installed by the W . Bro . T . Taylor , P . G . S . D ., ably assisted by AV . Bros . T . N . Curry , P . P . G . S ., and T . Davey . The W . M . elected the following as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . R . II . Cross , S . AV . ; I-I . Trembath , J . AV . ; Rev .
AA ' . II . Bloxsomc , S . D . and Chaplain ; R . II . Cade , J . D . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; W . K . Stephens , Sec . ; P . G . Hill , O . ; eA . Tresise , P . G . R ., D . C . ; E . J . Ridingson , I . G . ; Vicary and Jennings , Stewards ; R . James , Tyler ; AA' . Bro . T . N . Curry , Steward for Cornwall M . A . Fund . Bro . A . Grant , late of the Bodmin Lodge , was duly elected a member of 31 S . The business of the day being
over , the brethren retired to the Angel Hotel , where they sat down , under the presidency of the AV . M ., to a most excellent spread , provided by Mrs . Bennetts . NORTHAMPTON- . —Pomfret Lodge , No . 360 . —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the George Hotel , Northampton . Bro .
Riley , P . M . 540 , of Bedford , m an excellent manner installed Bro . J . A ' . Stanton , as thc AA ' . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed ? . nd the lodge duly closed . The usual good banquet followed , the regular loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received , an agreeable evening was spent .
LEICESTER . —Joint of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 15 th ull ., when about thirty members and visitors were present , including the Prov . G . M .. the AA ' . M ., Bro . Buzzard , who presided , and all the officers except the I . P . M ., Bro . Toller , who was unavoidably absent . Thc list of business included
three raisings and three passings ; only one half of thc candidates however presented themselves . Bros Thorpe and AA'ood were passed , and Bro . AA'ynnc was raised to the degree of M . M . Some private business was brought forward , which , after some discussion , was resolved to be considered at an emergency meeting an hour before the ncxl regular monthly meeting . Thc case of the widow and infant family of an Irish brother , recently deceased in
the town , was brought forward by the AA ' . M ., and it was unanimously resolved lo recommend it to thc Board of Benevolence , and a petition was accordingly signed by the officers and members present . On thc motion of the VV . M , a committee was appointed 10 act with a similar committee of St . John ' s Lodge to make the necessary arrangements for the Masonic Ball , to be held on thc loth inst . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
SOUTHEND—Priory Lodge , No . 1000 . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge recently , took p lace at the Middleton Hotel , and from the fact of Um . S . J . Girling having notified his intention of presenting thc lodge with a banner en this occasion , there was a larger number of brethren present than at any previous ordinary meeting . The VV . M ., Bro . B . Notley , R . A .,
took the chair , supported by his officers as follows : —Bros . Etham , S . W . ; Wardell , | . W . ; Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Cox , I . P . M ., S * c . ; Rowley , P . M . ; Phillips , D . C . ; Barton , Org . ; Hermann , S . O . ; Lucking , J . D . ; Glasscock , I . G . The lodge having been duly opened and thc preliminary business transacted , Bro . John AA'liitfield was raised to the sublime degree of M M . This done , the
following gentlemen were balloted for , approved , and initialed in order : —Messrs . J oseph Naylor , Robert McGregor , Lainuel VV . Thompson , and Alfred James . The whole of the work was admirably performed . Bro . Girling then rose and performed the promise which he had made al the last meeting , by presenting the lodge with a very handsome banner , and , in the course of a
speech which was listened to with breathless silence , said he had but one motive in doing so , which was to mark his high appreciation of the glorious principles of Freemasonry , lie spoke at considerable length upon the pleasure he experienced on his admission to the lodge , the deep impression which had been left on his mind b y ihe moral principles contained in the solemn ceremonies
of Masonry , and the brotherly love evinced towaids him by every member of the lodge since his initiation . He felt highly please . ! to see ihe love and harmony ever the predominant feeling prevailing in the lodge , ami trusted that nothing would ever arise lo disturb the excellent feeling which existed now , but that it would continue to endure fur niiiiy years lo come . In concluding his
speech he unfurled thc banner , and handed it to thc AV . M . amid the acclamations of the brethren . —The banner is a manificenl one , manufactured in a manner creditable lo ihe establishment of Bro . Geo . Kenning , of Little Britain , from a design of Bro . Girling ' s , whose exquisite taste is proverbial . By desire of tbe AV . M ., Bro . AA'ood , P . M ., father of the lodge , thanked Bro . Girling in a
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immediate Past Master , AA' . Bro . L . D . AVestcolt , was presented by ihe A ' . AV . Bro . I . AA'atts , on behalf of the members of the lodge , with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , on his retiring from the cliairof St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 , to mark their fraternal appreciation of his services therein . A strong muster of Prov . Grand Officers , in addition to the officers of the lodge and other brethren , were present .
SUNDERLAND . — St . Joint ' s Lodge , No . So . —The regular meeting of this lodge for the installation of AA ' . M . and appointment of officers for the ensuing twelve months was held at the new Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , Sunderland . Bro . R . Dixon , the retiring AV . M ., ably and impressively performed the ceremony of installation , and having duly placed his successor , Bro . Martin Weiner , in
the chair of K . S ., the newly-installed AA ' . M . appointed and invested the following officers , viz .: —Bros . R . Dixon , I . P . M . ; J . AA'ilso-., S . AA ' . ; J . Davison , J AA ' . ; T . Godfordson , Treasurer ; R . Hodgson , Secretary ; T . AA ' . Graham , S . D . ; J . Bell , J . D . j ' H . J . Turnbull , I . G . ; A . Forrest , O . ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; R . Giesicke and A ' oung , Stewards . The attendance of Past Masters , members , and visitors was unusually large , among the
latter being the AV . M . ' s of the Phrenix , Palatine , Williamson , and St . Hilda ( South Shields ) Lodges ; Bros . B . Levy , P . P . J . G . AV . ; AV . II . Crookes , P . G . S . ; M . Douglass , P . P . G . J . D . ; P . G . Hoistcndahl , P . G . P . ; and several other present and past Provincial Grand Officers , and brethren from the other three lodges in the town and several distant lodges . The AV . M . has presented lo the lodge a new set of collars , with which he invested his officers , and has provided a piano for the refreshment
room . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held ou the 21 st nil . in the lodge-room , Globe-street . Present : Bros . R . H . Peacock , AV . M . ; J . AV . AA'oodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . AV . ; AV . F . Rooke , l ' . M ., P . P . G . J . AV . ; II . A . AVilliamson and Spun * , P . M . ' s ; AV . Peacock , I . P . M .- , S . H .
Arnntage , W . M . I 2 | -j ; D . Fletcher , S . AV .: G . II . AValshaw , J . AV . ; II . C Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , Secretary ; II . Grover , S . D . ; II . M'Kinlcy , J . D . ; AV . Milner , I . G . ; J . Ash , Tyler ; and a very numerous attendance of brethren . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . Thackeray , 73 * ., was unanimously elected a joining member . One gentleman was initiated
in due form , and two brethren were passed . The election of AV . M . for the ensuing year then look place , when Bro . David Fletcher , S . AA ' .. was elected by a very large majority . Three guineas were voled in aid ofa distressed brother , and five guineas to the widow ofa late member of the lodge . The AV . M . announced that thc installation banquet would take place at the next regular meeting ,
. and he hoped thc officers and members of Lodge 1248 would attend as guests of the Old Globe on that occasion . Bro . Armilage , VV . M . 124 S , acknowledged the compliment in very fraternal and flattering language . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and some private business transacted ; after which the lodge was closed in due form , and thc brethren spent a very pleasant hour at the refreshment board .
Ii'swicn . —St . Lille ' s Lodge , No . 225 . —The Usual meeting of this old established lodge was held in their lodge-room ou the 14 th ult . The business lo be transacted wis to ballot for and , if accepted , to initiate Mr . Ca-tJeili'ic . e-f Bury Si . Kdmumls , to raise liro . Kills , and the installation of the W . M . fin-the ensuing year . Preseni : Bros . J . W . Rub * -, AV . M . ; G . S . Guiding S . VV . ;
C . ; V , r » . d , I . W .-, P . Wh- ' eh-vl . P . M ., Sec * . J . Clarke , P . M .. lVe . iv ; T . Preniiee , S . I ) . ; f . Talbot , T-D . ; Skinner , I . G . ; Sycr , Tyler ; VA ' . T . * AA ' esgate , D . C ; I . Rie ' i 11 v . i 1 , fos . Whitehead , C . Daw , Cade , S . 1 ) . Kin . ; . . \ o ., l-. " ail Trurer , P . M . ' s ; VV . Flory , Kills , Ca tie Kne , C-ill . iv . iy , Cackow , a : i . l a long array of visiting ore hreu . 1 : t ' le temporary absence of the W . M .,
the ] . *! ,:- was openc 1 by liro . AA' . T . Wesga ' . e , P . M . Til . * ini . ui'es of the previous meeting were read and co : ifirined , an 1 Pro . Cisilcdine was regularly introduce . ! and initiated by th-: W . M . ( pro tin . ) , the charge being well rendered bv Bro . [ os . Whitehead , l' . M ., and the working to . il . s expl one ! ' by Bro . W . T . Westgate . P . M . The AV . M .-elect , liro . G . S . Golding , was dulv installed and
saluted in th : 'three degrees , and then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Pros , livfn' . l , S . AV . ; Prentice , J . W . ; Talbot , S . D . ; Skinner , J . ' I ) .: A . C Barber , Sec . The AA ' . M . had the pleasure of decorating liro . Barber with a P . M . jewel , fin * his services as Secretary to the lodge . The Treasurer an ! T yler having been previously elected were duly invested ; liro . AV . T .
Westgate undertook the dmics of DC . the I . G . being left open . Bro . Fisher , of Lodge Fidelity , 5 * J 5 , was proposed and seconded ns a joining member , and ihe lodge was finally closed with solemn prayer . This was one of the largest meetings ever known iu this lodge , nearly fifty being present ; and this is lobe in a measure accounted for by the popularity and high esteem in which the new
Master is held in the Craft . The brethren ihen adjourned to a banquet ( by invitation of liie AV . M . ! , served in Bro . C Godbail ' s usual style , and rellecting credit upon all concerned in its preparation , when forty-live sal down . On the removal of the cloth , grace was . said by the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . R . X . Sanderson . The VV . M . then proposed the first toast of the evening . "The Sovereign of
oar Lan . I and the Craft . " National Anthem , by Bro . P . Whitehead . The "Sovereign of our Order , Karl de Grey and Ripon ; " the "P . G . Masters , " mentioning Karl of Zetland and H . R . H . the Prince of AVales ; the "D . G . Master Km ! of Carnarvon . " Song by Bro . G .
Abbott , "What nobler theme ? '' The "Prov . G . M ., Col . Sir R . A . S . Adair . " Song bv liro . Talbot , "The House may be . " The I ) .-,.. Prov . G . M ., Bro . E . J . Lockwood , and thc Past an 1 Present I ' rov . (' , . Officers , " coupling with the toast Bros . Slierridau as present , and Dr . Pitcher as oldest Past officers . Thc toasts through-
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out the evening were most heartily received . —Bros . Sherridan and Pitcher returned thanks . —Song by ' Bro . P . Whitehead , " Sweet Mad line . "—Bro . J . AV . Robb , I . P . M ., proposed in very eulogistic and happy terms , "Tbe Health of the AA ' . M . and prosperity to the St . Luke ' s Lodge , " and hoped it might flourish under his guidance , and he be assisted by the unite 1 energies of his officers . —
Ihe Almoner of St . Luke ' s then passed round the column for contributions to the Fun . I of Benevolence , and a liberal collection was made . A vote during lodge for assistance for a distressed brother was taken and relief ordered . —Song by Bro . AV . A . Smith , " Neve-i mind the rest . " --The AV . M . responded to the toast of his health , and congratulated the lodge upon his witnessing
so many and pleasing faces around him , and trusted that his zeal in the cause might , under the G . A . O . T . U ., be blessed to his lodge , and no exertion on his part should be wanting to attain so desirable an end ; and before resuming his seat he had great pleasure in calling upon the brethren of St . Luke ' s Lodge to join him in hearty welcome to the visitors , coupling the names of Bros .
Sherridan , AV . M . 516 ; AA ' . A . Smith , AA ' . M .-elect 376 P . Cornell , AA' . M . 114 ; and AV . T . Westgate , AV . M 959 ; allot whom severally responded .. —Song , by Bro , Jos . Whitehead , " So mote it be . "—Br , ' . AA' . T . AVestgale proposed "The Health of the I . P . M , Bro . J . AV . Robb , " which was heartily responded to . —The AA' . M . then gave the E . A . ' s , Bro . Castledine ' s , good health
enforcing the stud y of our noble Order in emphatic terms . —Tbe "E . A . Song , " by Bro . J . Richmond ; song , by Bro . Sherridan , "The Ould Irish Jintleman ; recitation , by Bro . T . C . Ilowitt , " Little j ' im . " -The VV . M . then gave "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " and trusted to their hearty co-operation 111 carrying out the duties incumbent upon them . The S . AA ' .,
Bro . C Lyford , suitably acknowledged the toast in an appropriate speech . —Song , "The Men of Merrie England , " by Bro . Castledine . In the absence of the Tyler , Bro . Syer , thc Tyler ' s toast emanated from Bro . \ Vestgatc , and was received with the solemnity it deserves . Early hours were reached ere the brethren could force themselves away from a meeting so social and agreeable .
LANCASTER .-- /„ ¦ tgeof Fortitude , No . 2 S 1 . —The regular meeting of this old-established and prosperous lodge , for the celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist and installation of the AA ' . M ., was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., a' the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Lancaster . There were present Bros . John Hatch , AV . M . ; Edward Storey , I . P . M . ; C . Hartley , S . AV . ; John Harrison , as
I . W . ; Edmund Simpson . P . M ., Sec : AA ' . Heald , S . D . ; W . Fleming , T . D . ; AV . Hall , I . G . ; Watson and Beeley , Ty lers : Bro . J . Daniel Moore , P . M ., the AA' . M .-elect ; Bros . X . G . Mercer , AA ' . M . 1051 ; Kclland , P . M . ; King , P . M . ; E . Airev , J . P . ccslev , R . Bateson , ] . Bndd , AA ' . Baluchi , J . Dale , J . Dickenson , AV . J . Sly , J . Stanley , J . Tilley , R . Taylor , & c . The lodge was opened , the
minutes read and confirmed . and other business transacted . Bro . Edward Storey , I . P . M ., proposed , and Bro . King , P . M ., seconded a vote of thanks 10 the retiring AV . M . for his active services during the past year , which was carried by acclamation . A F . C lodge having been opened , the AV . M .-elect , Bro . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . of AV ., \ vas presented by Bro . Storev , I . P . M .,
to receive the benefit of installation . The qualifications were recited and regulations read and agreed to , when the ceremony was proceeded with , and in . 1 Board of Installed Masters liro . Moore was for the third time placed in thc chair of K . S ., thc important duties of installing officer being ably and effectively rendered by ihe VV . M ., Bro . John Hatch . Thc regular proclamation , salutes , and
greetings were then given , and the VV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —VA ' . Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; Bros . William Hall , S . W . ; William Fleming , J . AV . ; fas . Hatch , P . M ., Treasurer ; Edmund Simpson , P . M .. Secretary ; Edward Airey , S . D . ; Wm . J . Sly , J . D . ; John Harrison , I . G . ; J . Watson , Tyler ; R . Tavlor and II . Sumner . Stewards . The charges were
delivered to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren by the Installing Officer , and the W . M . commenced the duties of his year of office by delivering : i short address on "The Tassels of the Lodge . " The great attention paid and the unanimous vole of thanks awarded to the VV . M . nt thc conclusion of his address , amply testified that it had been much appreciated by the brethren . Afler thc lodge was
closed the brethren adjourned , and , to the number of about six-and-thirly , assembled at the hotel of Bro . Sly , where a banquet was provided worthy of the occasion . Afier the cloth was drawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , those to the health and prosperity of the VV . M . and I . P . M . being especially received with enthusiasm .
Llvr . lU'nou --- / . > , / : , -. * . ;/ ' Siiiccrily , An . 2 ) 2 .---The regular meeting of this In Ig ; - * . ' . ' . ;¦ held at the Masonic Temple . Ilopc-. lrcel , on the 12 th ult . Present Bro . Thus . Wylie , P . M ., P . G . R ., as W . M .. and the following officers * . Bros . R . AVvlie , P . M .. I' . G . D . C , as See . ' ; I lamer , P . M ., I ' . G . Treas ., as S . W . ; Wilson , J . W . ; Hess , P . M ., Treas . ; Hustwick , | . D . ; Evans , ' I . G . ;
Elliott , M . C , and a limited number ol the brethren . Visitors , Bros . J . M . Johnson , M . D ., P . M . 1091 , P . G . S . ; AV . II . Grimmer , P . M . 155 and 2 l ( i ; J . MeCrossan , 1313 ; and J . McKillop 292 , S . C . Bro . Fletcher was duly raised , and Pro . Llewellyn passed . The two ceremonies being performed in that painstaking and correct manner for which thc P . G . Registrar is well known , his labours being not a little lightened by the proficiency of
his subordinates . The lodge then proceeded to elect its W . M . for thc ensuing year , when ihe unanimous choice of the brethren was found to rest on their highly-esteemed S . W ., Bro . Pelham , who , unfortunately was prevented by illness from receiving thc deserved congratulations of his fellow-workers . There being no other business for consideration the lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to partake of a splendid banquet al the Angel Hotel ,
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where under the sway of their AV . M ., Bro . R . S . AVilliams , and with a largely increased company , a pleasant evening was spent . LINCOLN- . — IVitham Lodge , No . 29 J . —The festival of St . John was celebrated by the brethren of the AVitham Lodge . The following officers were installed and invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . AA'atkins , AV . M . ; R . J .
AA ' ard , S . AV . ; Scorer , J . W . ; G . Cullen , S . D . ; J . Bayles , J . D . ; G . H . Shipley , M . C . ; R . R . Dawber , jun ., Treas . ; G . Bacon , Sec . ; Cotton , L . S . ; C Mann , Tyler . After the duties of thc lodge had been performed , the brethren , about forty in number , dined at the Great Northern Hotel , the new AV . M . in the chair . The lodge was stated to be in a most flourishing condition .
The health of Bro . Carline , late AA ' . M ., was drank with much enthusiasm , and iu acknowledging the compliment he stated that during his year of office he had initiated nearly a score of new members . The dinner was served in first-rate style by Bro . Prickett , and a very agreeable evening was spent . HELSTON . —True aud Faithful Lodge , No . 31 S . —The
brethren of this lodge held their annual celebration of St . John the Evangelist , and installation of Master . The AA' . M .-elect , Bro . J . Q . James , was duly installed by the W . Bro . T . Taylor , P . G . S . D ., ably assisted by AV . Bros . T . N . Curry , P . P . G . S ., and T . Davey . The W . M . elected the following as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . R . II . Cross , S . AV . ; I-I . Trembath , J . AV . ; Rev .
AA ' . II . Bloxsomc , S . D . and Chaplain ; R . II . Cade , J . D . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; W . K . Stephens , Sec . ; P . G . Hill , O . ; eA . Tresise , P . G . R ., D . C . ; E . J . Ridingson , I . G . ; Vicary and Jennings , Stewards ; R . James , Tyler ; AA' . Bro . T . N . Curry , Steward for Cornwall M . A . Fund . Bro . A . Grant , late of the Bodmin Lodge , was duly elected a member of 31 S . The business of the day being
over , the brethren retired to the Angel Hotel , where they sat down , under the presidency of the AV . M ., to a most excellent spread , provided by Mrs . Bennetts . NORTHAMPTON- . —Pomfret Lodge , No . 360 . —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the George Hotel , Northampton . Bro .
Riley , P . M . 540 , of Bedford , m an excellent manner installed Bro . J . A ' . Stanton , as thc AA ' . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed ? . nd the lodge duly closed . The usual good banquet followed , the regular loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received , an agreeable evening was spent .
LEICESTER . —Joint of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 15 th ull ., when about thirty members and visitors were present , including the Prov . G . M .. the AA ' . M ., Bro . Buzzard , who presided , and all the officers except the I . P . M ., Bro . Toller , who was unavoidably absent . Thc list of business included
three raisings and three passings ; only one half of thc candidates however presented themselves . Bros Thorpe and AA'ood were passed , and Bro . AA'ynnc was raised to the degree of M . M . Some private business was brought forward , which , after some discussion , was resolved to be considered at an emergency meeting an hour before the ncxl regular monthly meeting . Thc case of the widow and infant family of an Irish brother , recently deceased in
the town , was brought forward by the AA ' . M ., and it was unanimously resolved lo recommend it to thc Board of Benevolence , and a petition was accordingly signed by the officers and members present . On thc motion of the VV . M , a committee was appointed 10 act with a similar committee of St . John ' s Lodge to make the necessary arrangements for the Masonic Ball , to be held on thc loth inst . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
SOUTHEND—Priory Lodge , No . 1000 . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge recently , took p lace at the Middleton Hotel , and from the fact of Um . S . J . Girling having notified his intention of presenting thc lodge with a banner en this occasion , there was a larger number of brethren present than at any previous ordinary meeting . The VV . M ., Bro . B . Notley , R . A .,
took the chair , supported by his officers as follows : —Bros . Etham , S . W . ; Wardell , | . W . ; Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Cox , I . P . M ., S * c . ; Rowley , P . M . ; Phillips , D . C . ; Barton , Org . ; Hermann , S . O . ; Lucking , J . D . ; Glasscock , I . G . The lodge having been duly opened and thc preliminary business transacted , Bro . John AA'liitfield was raised to the sublime degree of M M . This done , the
following gentlemen were balloted for , approved , and initialed in order : —Messrs . J oseph Naylor , Robert McGregor , Lainuel VV . Thompson , and Alfred James . The whole of the work was admirably performed . Bro . Girling then rose and performed the promise which he had made al the last meeting , by presenting the lodge with a very handsome banner , and , in the course of a
speech which was listened to with breathless silence , said he had but one motive in doing so , which was to mark his high appreciation of the glorious principles of Freemasonry , lie spoke at considerable length upon the pleasure he experienced on his admission to the lodge , the deep impression which had been left on his mind b y ihe moral principles contained in the solemn ceremonies
of Masonry , and the brotherly love evinced towaids him by every member of the lodge since his initiation . He felt highly please . ! to see ihe love and harmony ever the predominant feeling prevailing in the lodge , ami trusted that nothing would ever arise lo disturb the excellent feeling which existed now , but that it would continue to endure fur niiiiy years lo come . In concluding his
speech he unfurled thc banner , and handed it to thc AV . M . amid the acclamations of the brethren . —The banner is a manificenl one , manufactured in a manner creditable lo ihe establishment of Bro . Geo . Kenning , of Little Britain , from a design of Bro . Girling ' s , whose exquisite taste is proverbial . By desire of tbe AV . M ., Bro . AA'ood , P . M ., father of the lodge , thanked Bro . Girling in a