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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . ALDERSHOT . Aldershot Army and Navy Lodge ( No . IQ 71 ) . —An emergency meeting was held at the Masonic Room on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . Major Q . Jones , Worshipful Master , in the chair . Among those present were H . R . H . the Duke of Connaiurht , and Bros . VV . VV .

Beach , P . G . M . ; Colonels G . M . Onslow , H . Cherry , and I . VV . Pickance ; Captains Gawne , G . F . Phillips , S . Long , A . Ridley , and VV . Batchelor : Surg .-Captain C . Tyrrell , Grosvenor , Earle , Boyce , Dr . Stroyan , and others . After Major Haines , of the Royal Warwick Regiment , had been initiated , the brethren sat down to a banquet at the Imperial Hotel , provided bv Bro . Henry Stone .

The VV . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft . " The W . M ., in proposing " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " spoke to the large increase of members since the Prince of Wales was at the head of the Order , and said he was proud to have in their lodge two Grand Officers—H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who was an old member of 10 , 71 , and Colonel Davis—and that the brethren welcomed his

Royal Highness back to the lodge and to the important command of Aldershot . His Royal Highness , in reply , thanked the brethren for the kind wav in which they had received the remarks of the VV . M . He was an old member of the lodge , which he thought was needed in a large garrison like that . He spoke of the many benefits of Masonry , and regretted that

up to then he had been unable to be present at the lodge , not residing in Aldershot . Now , however , that he had returned he should show his interest in this military lodge , and he trusted its members would increase . The W . M . proposed "The P . G . M ., VV . Bro . W . Beach , M . P ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bro . Beach replied , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to attend the lodge . The way the work was done , both by the W . M . and officers in lodge , merited his special approval . He said how necessary it was that the impressions produced by the ceremonies in a lodge like that should be not only lasting , but carried by the brethren to all parts of her Majesty ' s dominions , and he trusted the

pure tenets of Masonry would be maintained wherever the brethren of that lodge might be . His Roval Highness then proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Major Quayle Jones , " and stated how pleased he had been with the working of the lodge . He re-echced the remarks of the P . G . M . as to the use the lodge was , remarking that

a large number of brethren were passing through the camp and that lodge , and ! doing duty for their Queen and country in all parts , and that the bonds of friendship found in 1971 between the brethren must have been productive of lasting benefit to ofiicers when doing duty far from their homes . He trusted that 1071 would continue to prosper under the able guidance of the W . M . and his

successor . The W . M . replied , and proposed "The Health of Bro . Major Haines , " who was initiated that evening , and who suitably replied , and a vote of thanks to Bro . Stone concluded the proceedings .

BRADFORD . Eccleshill Lodge ( No . 1034 ) .- -The annual installation meeting was held on Friday , the 30 th u't , at the F . ccleshill Masonic Hall , the retiring VV . M ., Bro . John Haley , presiding . A large number of brethren attended . After the lodee had been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting duly confirmed , Bro . C . Dean , the W . M .

elect , was prescntcJ by Bro . J . Radford , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . A . Butterworth . I . P . M ., for the benefit of installation , who discharged his duties in a very satisfactory manner , and Bro . Dean was installed into the chair of K . S .. and invested the cllicers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Halev , I . P . M . ; Wm . Small , S . W . ; A . Roberts , l . W . i N . VV . Wright , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Virr , P . M .,

Treas . ; VV . Coleman , Sec . ; S . Whiteley , S . D . ; S . Ward , J . D . ; John Akam , D . C ; F . VV . Nicholson , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; P . Hirst , I . G . ; J . Scott , F . VV . Hipginbotham , J . Dennett , and J . Rodgcrs , Stewards ; and J . Lightfoot , Tyler . Apologies were tendered in respect of the absence of several brethren , paiticularly a letter from Bro . VV . Small , the newly-appointed S . W ., who was very

seriously ill . After the ledge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a pleasant evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) , —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , on

Thursday , the 1 . 5 th ult , Bro . J . T . Last , VV . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., after which Bros . Drcksey and Medley were respectively raised to the Subfime Degree of M . M ., the former by Bro . Ninon , I . P . M ., and the latter by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., Trea * . The working tools were explained by Bro . Niven . I . P . M ., and tlv cnarge in the Third Degree was delivered by Bro . Kilts ,

S . W . Apologies were tendered for the . unavoidable absence of several brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the li dj : c was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Hro =. Sykes , Last , Swaine , and Hailand contributed s < r ^ s and music to the haimony of the evening .

BRIGHTON . Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) . —PKKSKNTATIIIN TO liuo . 11 . Hum iKi . n . —At a monthly meeting , held at ihe Royal Pavilion , 'in Thursday evening , the 2 ^ th ult ., the i . rcasion being a musical evening , opportunity was taken to present Bro . li . Builield , P . M ., Prov . A . G . Sec , uith a testimonial . The lodge wa ; opened hy the VV . M ., Uro . Aitl . ur Loader . After the iiMial lodge business had

In en transacted , the company ailvuirned to trie banqueting id , m , whc'c , alter supper li -id been discussed , the special incident of the rvening took place . 'ihe VV . M ., lirn . Aithur Loader , made the presentation on behalf of the brethren . It consisted of a handsome silver tea and coffee service , suitably inscribed , together with an album containing the _ name of the subscribers . The present was handed over amid loud applause , and

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Bro . Burfield , who met with an extremely cordial reception on rising , briefly , but suitably , acknowledged the gratifying token of respect and regard entertained for him by the brethren of the lodge . He warmly appreciated such a gratifying mark of their brotherly feeling towards him , though the presentation was an entire surprise to him . He had , he said , been honoured in 1 SS 4 by being elected as

VV . M . of the lodge ; he had acted as Secretary for two or three years , and had been pleased to give what time he could spare to further the interests of the lodge and Freemasonry in general . He was gratified to see that the brethren had appreciated the manner in which he had discharged his duties . The musical attractions of the evening were of a very

enjoyable character . Glees , madrigals , and part songs were very efficiently given by Bros . G . May , Albert James , Wm . Coates , and G . Stubbs , under the direction of Bro . Coates , while further variety was introduced by Bros . G . Perren , A . C . Latter , E . H . Payne , R . W . llard , Plumbridge , and R . Smith . Bro . VV . Normin Roe , P . P . G . O ., acted as accompanist .

BOLTON . Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting was held in Freemason ' s Hal , Silve ^ wellstreet , on Monday , 2 nd inst ., there being present : Bros . J . W . Thompson , VV . M . ; Thomas Barnes , as S . W . ; II . L . Hirmett , J . W . ; John Booth , P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; F . VV . Briscoe , Sec ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . VV . ; James

Newton , P . Asst . G . Sec . ; William Forrest , P . P . G . D . ; William Golding , P . M . ; Thomas Murphy , P . M . ; and others . Lodge being opened and the minutes confirmed , the Secretary read a portion of the bye-laws of the lodge . A candidate for initiation was proposed . The VV . M . referred to the recent death of Bro . Thomas Higson , Prov .

G . Tyler , and late Tyler of this and the other Bolton Lodges , and moved a vote of condolence to his bereaved relatives . The motion was seconded by Bro . Newton , P . Asst . G . Sec , who in doing so said his Masonic acquaintance with the late brother extended over 30 years , and testified to his many excellent qualities . The motion was unanimously adopted , and the lodge was closed .

ST . HELENS . Ionic Lodge ( No . 2405 ) . —On Thursday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . J . O . Swift was installed the Worshipful Master of the above lodge , at the Masonic Rooms . The installation was performed by Bro . J . S . White , P . P . G . D . C , in the presence of about 30 members of the lodge . The newly-installed Master invested his ofiicers as

follows : Bros . F . A . R . Neill , S . W . ; B . Smith , J . W . ; F . Smith , Chap . ; j . L . Wolfenden , Treas . ; J . W . Boardman , Secretary ; A . Robinson , S . D . ; R . Coop , J . D . ; J . J . Tickle , D . C . ; VV . VV . Gandy , Org . ; VV . J , Cook , I . G . ; W . Southern and J . T . Hopgood , Stwds . ; J , Taylor , Tyler ; and R . G . Brook , I . P . M ., Charity Representative . A banquet was afterwards held at the Fleece

Hotel , the usual loyal and patriotic toists being submitted , and an excellent programme of music brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening , Bro . G . H . Brook , I . P . M ., was presented with a valuable gold Past Master ' s jewel subscribed by the brethren of the lodge . The jewel was designed and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning *

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —This lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., in the Peace Hall , when there were present Bros . A . L . Peace , VV . M . ; J . Constable , P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; L . IL C . Ashlin ; J . H . Bletcher , Almoner ; G . Kenyon , acting S . W . ; | . H . Pawson , J . W .: B . Maskill , Treas ., acting J . D ; W . P .

Rnbotham , Sec . ; T . Barber , S . D . ; G . Eland , I . G . ; W . T . Chambers , Stwd . ; J . F . Pine , Tyler ; and W . II . Fenton Bro . F . Buckland , 242 , was a visitor . Bro . Smith , who was confined to the house with influenza , was unable to be present to hi pissid as a F . C . Bro . Constable gave the second tracing board , and the W . M . invited all the brethren to accompany him to the Prov . Grand Lodge gathering at Huddcrstield on the iSth inst .

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Grand Master ' s Chapter ( No . 1 ) . — -A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Hotel Victoria , Northumberland-avenue . Comp . T . Poultney Griffin was dulv installed M . E . Z . of the chapter ; Comps . Dr . F . Gordon Brown and H . H . Crawford ( City Solicitor ) , being respectively installed H . and J . The ceremony of installation was most impressively rendered by Comp . Dr . Ralph Gooding . Amongst the visitors were Comps . Sir John B . Monckton , Rev . Brooke Lambert , and Major J . S . Peirce .

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GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The last meeting of the present season was held on Monday evening , the 2 nd inst , when there was an average attendance of members and visitors , l'he W . M ., Bro . I ' . K . Short , presided , and was supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . I . A . Armstrong , I . P . M . ; Wm . Brown , P . M .,

D . C ; W . F . Carmon , P . M ., Treas . ; T . R . Jobson , S . W . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M ., as J . W . ; C . P . Laidler , M . O . ; Wm . Stafford , S . O . ; H . Jackson , J . O . ; H S . Bird , Sec . ; VV . J . Jobson , R . M ., as S . D . ; VV . Holzapfel , j . D . ; J . Douglass , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Thomas Douglass , Steward ; J . Straker Wilson , W . M . 403 ; F . H . Corder , I . P . M . 4 < V , ; J . S . B . Bell , P . M ., i ' reas . 4 < i 3 ;

J . Lighbcwn , J . II . Elliott , J . IL Hine , VV . T . Hall , R . Anderson , VV . Petersen , and others . The ballot was taken for a candidate , after which , at the request of the VV . M . of Goslorth Lodge , No . 4 O 3 , Bro . F . VV . Sykes was duly advanced as a M . M . bv liro . T . R . Short , W . M . Tlie charge and working tools wjre explained by Bro . J . A . Armstrong , l . P . M . Two candidates were proposed , and the proceedings terminated .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st lilt . Among those present were Bros . K . VV . Davis , P . G . O . Middx ., VV . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br .

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as S . W . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as J . W . ; Geo Everett , M . O . ; T . D . Meacock , S . O . ; F . Bonney , J . O ' VV . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Treas . j Capt . T . C . Wall ' s P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; R . W . Forge , J . D ' C . H . Kohler , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; W . J . Porter , P . M ' and VV . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Bro . Lieut .-Col . A . li ' Cook , Prov . Grand Master , honoured the lodge with his company . ?

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ., who had been elected a second time to fill the chair was duly inducted thereto . The following appointments were made : Bros . George Everett , S . W T . D . Meacock , J . W . ; F . Bonney , M . O . ; R . W . Forge | S . O . ; H . Higgins , Chap . ; W . Fisher , Treas . ; Capt ! Walls , Sec . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . Apologies for

nonattendance were received from Bros . A . J . R . Simmonds P . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ; A . S . Brown , Prov . Grand Sec . ; and others . The W . M . was duly presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Bro . J . T . Briggs responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers . "

The Worshipful Master in proposing "The Health ol the Prov . Grand Master , " said that at the last installation meeting of the lodge they had been honoured with the presence of Bro . Col . Cook . He had charmed them all by his geniality and affability . They were glad to see him in their midst again , and in the name of the lodge he ( the W . M . ) trusted that the Prov . Grand Master would visit it

as often as engagements would permit . Bro . Col . Cook , in reply , said that that lodge was the first Mark lodge he had visited after his induction as Prov . Grand Master , and a very kind and warm reception the members accorded to him . It bore an honoured name and he was pleased to hear that its prospects were so good financially . He hoped to be amongst them again ere long .

In reply to the toast of his health the VV . M . said that he regretted that by the retirement of the Wardens he had been called upon to fill the chair for another year . He had had a very pleasant year and would have liked to have had a year ' s rest , but as the lodge had re-elected him he would do his best to keep up the traditions of No . 1 S 1 . A few other toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated ,

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Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Frascati ' s , 30 , Oxfordstreet , VV . Present : Bros . F . S . Jarvis , VV . M . ; J . Swift , S . W ; J . Meurice , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., IV . ceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; F . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lte , S . D . ; E . Rutherford , J . D . ; W . H . Harris , I . G . ; J . R . Harnell , P . M . ; J . Cizzio , H . L . Davis , Myers , W . Truman , and C . Bonham . Visitor :

Bro . E . Rutherford , 1563 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Davis being the candidate The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . C . Bonham being the candidate . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Norland Arms , Addison-road North , VV . Present : Bros . G . E . Higginson , P . M ., Preceptor , W . M . j R . II . Williams , P . M ., as l . P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., S . W . ; G . Cockrell , ] . \ V . ; H . Lindfield , P . M ., Sec ; W , Radcliffe , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Jobson , J . D . ; C . C . Barber , I . G . ; P . Monson , P . M .,

P . P . S . G . W . Middx . ; , S . Webb , P . M . ; A . T . Foreman , P . M . ; R . Josey , P . M . ; VV . J . Dyer , VV . M . 2111 Copley , Campbell , Catling , Colley , Cordes , Abseil . Elkin , Kirkham , Kington , King , jun ., Larter , Holmes , Ridgley , Rayner , Stanton , Simpson , Scolding , Spawforth , Tremeer , Wedmore , Wood , and Dr . Harrison . Visitors : Bros . Pearsc , P . M . ; North , P . M . ; Stonnill , Read , Bury , Blackmorc ,

I redaway , and Bone . This evening was set apart for the working of the Fifteen Sections , the following brethren taking part : ist Section , Bro . Wood ; 2 nd , Bro . Dr . Harrison ; 3 rd , Bro . Wedmore ; 4 th , Bro . R . H . Williams ; 5 th , Bro . Jobson ; Oth , Bro . J . Davies ; 7 th , Bro . G . E . Higginson ; Sth , Bro . Barber ; gtb , Bro . Jobson ; 10 th , Bro . Catling ;

nth , Bro . J . Davies ; 12 th , Bro . Simpson ; 13 th , Bro . Larter ; 14 th , Bro . Elkin ; and 15 th , Bro . S . Webb . This young lodge of instruction only in its first year of existence , bids fair to become one of the most popular in the West End , the manner in which the Sections were worked , without exception , reflecting the highest credil upon the careful tuition of Bro . Higginson , the Preceptor , who was accorded at the close of the working a unanimous

vote of thanks for his untiring efforts in bringing to such a successful close what had been throughout , a most pleasant and instructive evening . After notice of the first annual Masonic supper , to be held in the lodge room on Monday , the 16 th inst ., had been given by the Secretary , to whom all applications for tickets should should be sent , and a vote of thanks to the Section workers had been accorded and responded to by Bros . Jobson and Harrison , the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting ol this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., a ' the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . Geo . Hill , P . M ., VV . M . ; E . Kraus , S . W . ; H . C . Parker , J . W . ; J . Paul , Preceptor ; IThorn , Asst . Preceptor ; W . E . Willby , Hon . Sec . ; A . Terry , S . D . ; J . Mason , J . D . ; W . Hoggins , I . G . ; Boehi . i ,

Osborne , and Cross . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed in ihe First . Bro . Boehm was examined and entrusted , and the lodge being resumed in the

Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Boehm being the candidate . The 2 nd Section of th " Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , and the 4 th Section by Bro . Hoggins . The W . M . having risen in the customary order , and the S . W . having been elected W . M . for t' , e ensuing week , the lodge was closed .