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Chine Lodge , and how willing he had always been to Bro J- W . Candelow desired , as an old member , to excess his appreciation of the gift ; it would be always P ociated m his mind with Bro . Newman's sacrifices to a-rv on the lodge when it was first started . It entailed not only labour but much time to advance so many members t 0 the different Degrees . Bro . Young said it gave him much pleasure to see the tion iven to this gift . He well remembered reading ,

recep g before he was a Mason , the remarks made by their W . M . when a presentation was made to Bro . Newman , and he felt then how highly they esteemed him . It would be nleasant to look round the lodge and see the different Past Masters' photographs , and would no doubt influence it for ^ The vote of thanks was carried with applause , and the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , after the usual lodge dinner .

CLEATOR MOOR . —Stirling Lodge ( No . 1989 ) . _ A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the -oth ult ., at the Market Hall , when there were present Bros . Henry Ward , W . M . ; John Bewley , S . W . ; Chas . Gowan , Secretary ; James D . Welch , S . D . ; John Mc Harry , J . D . ; Edward Irvin , D . C . ; Jos . Dickinson , IG ; Watson and Leathes , Stwds . ; J . J . Robinson ,

.. PM . ; J . F . Kirkconel , P . M . ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; and C ! Gowan , P . M . ; R . Rothery , R . Walker , J . Nixon , J . Christie , R . McKittrick , J . Sumpton , W . Heathcote , J . Frears , A . Hardie , and J . Kelley . Visitors : Bros . Smith , S 72 : and H . McKittrick , 1660 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Bewley , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bros . E . Clarke , P . M ., and George Watson were elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively . Bro . Hardie gave the explanation of the first tracing board .

HULL . —Wilberforce Lodge ( No . 2134 ) . —The installation of Bro . John Mackaill as W . M . of this lodge took place on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., in the lodge-room , Charlotte-street , when there was a large attendance of members of the lodge and visiting brethren . Among the latter were Bros . W . Reynolds , P . M . 250 , P . G . Tteas . ; E . CorrisW . M . 57 ; W . C . Whitesides , W . M . 250 , P . P . G .

, Stwd . ; F . Fullerton , W . M . 1010 ; W . D . Keyworth , P . M . 57 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; R . R . Hawley , J . W . 250 , P . G . Stwd . ; Tudor Trevor , P . M ., S . W . 2069 ; S . Scott Young , S . D . 2069 ; C . F . Wells , S . W . 1511 ; P . Gaskell , J . W . 1511 ; and J . Cooper , S . W . 294 . The Installing Officer was Bro . W . Gillett , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., and the ceremony of installation was performed

in a masterly manner from beginning to end , the whole reflecting- the highest credit upon him , and giving the assembled brethren great satisfaction . After the ceremony , Bro . Mackaill , the newly-installed W . M ., invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . T . Davis , I . P . M .. F . W . Macgarr , S . W . ; Isaac Dawson , J . W . ; W . Gillett , P . M ., Treas . and L . M . ;

VV . D . Keyworth , P . M ., Almoner ; T . B . Redfearn , Secretary ; J . L . Turner , Chap . ; W . E . Wilkinson , S . D . ; G . Leigh , J . D . ; V . King , Org . ; G . W . Wood , D . C ; G . C Curtois , F . Waudby , G . T . Stoddart , and C . E . Pearson , Stwds . ; W . Woodall , I . G . ; and J . Burdall , Tyler . The Secretary , Bro . T . B . Redfearn , read letters of apology for unavoidable absence from Bro . the

Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . North and East Yorks ; Bro . M . C . Peck , P . G . S . ; Bro . J . R . Ansdell , P . M ., W . M . 1605 ; Bro . W . Fowler-Sutton , S . W . 1010 ; J . H . Peters , J . W . 1010 ; J . Blackman , W . M . 294 ; and others . On the conclusion of installation proceedings , Bro . Macbill , W . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . W . Gillett

for the manner in which he had performed the ceremony , and his eulogistic references were repeatedly applauded by the brethren , who passed the resolution in the usual Masonic way . Bro . Gillett made a suitable reply to the compliment . The Worshipful Master then called upon Bro . J . Meanwell , a member of the Wilberforce , to make a presentation

to Bro . T . T . Davis , the retiring W . M . Bro . Meanwell said he would not dilate upon the efficient manner in which Bro . Davis had performed the duties of his important office during the past year . He had developed the sterling qualities of a commander in an eminent degree , and had piloted the lodge through its first year of existence with the most marked success . He then presented to Bro . T .

T . Davis a very valuable Past Master ' s jewel , and accompanied it with the presentation of a solid ' gold ring , set in diamonds , for Mrs . Davis . Both articles were subscribed tor b y members of the lodge , and were given as a token of the high esteem and respect which Bro . Davis had commanded during the eventful year through which the lodge had passed , and which now began its second year with , ' , r-- «~« , O . IVA Willi ... ww .. wvgiw iw UUww .. u ; w . i .......

"fight hopes of future success . Bro . Davis , I . P . M ., on behalf of Mrs . Davis and himself , thanked Bro . Meanwell for his sentiments , and also the brethren of the lodge for their handsome tokens of respect and esteem . D n 5 Secretary then read a letter from Bro . R . Pexton , P -P-G . StdBrPPGC Nand EYorksand PM

. ., ... . . , .., asking the lodge to accept from him the sword which he nad worn as an officer of the Hull Artillery Volunteers for 0 v ^ ars , and expressing a hope that it would be an adornment to the appointments of the lodge . x he . Worshipful Master , Bro . Mackaill , accepted the word in the name of the Wilberforce Lodge , and moved a ™| e of thanks to Bro . Pexton for his gift in terms of '

eulogy . car ° A ^ £ arr > S . W ., seconded the motion , and it was Si \ " nem . con . " This concluded the business , the H '" stallation banquet took place in the large hall of o „ prober Lodge , Osborne-street , by kind permission of BwM S ' . - - of the Humber Lodge . The W . M ., r \ '•fckaill , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . T . "avis , l . P . M . „ , R f-nrrU W . M . C 7 : W . f \ XMhirn .

P IW * 2 5 ° 5 F- Fullerton , W . M . 1010 ; W . Gillett , Hi "S P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . L . Turner , Chap . 2134 ; R . J . WcLeavy S . W . 57 ; G . Dimbleby , S . W ! 250 ; R . R . J ^ vley j . . . j . Cooperj s . W . 294 ; J- A . Stirling , Piw ' c , £ » ' J- R - Forman , J . W . 57 ; Tudor Trevor , ch ' ; *' -J and S . Scott Young , S . D . 2069 . The vicera Were occupied by Bros . F . W . Macgarr , S . W ., and

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Isaac Dawson , J . W . The banquet was provided by Bro . J . Burdall , Tyler , and was of a high quality of excellence . During the " post-prandial " proceedings the Worshipful Master gave "The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England , and the Grand Lodge , " "The R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Deputy Prov . G . M ., and Provincial Grand Lodge , " the whole of the

sentiments being loyally and warmly honoured by the brethren . Bro . T . T . Davis , I . P . M ., next proposed "The W . M . of the Wilberforce Lodge and his Newly-Appointed Officers . " He said that Bro . Mackaill had stood by him and supported him most loyally as the S . W . during his year of office . He had attended every lodge , and had

done his work well . This afforded them every guarantee that during the next year he would not allow his energies to go to sleep , but would use them for the benefit of the lodge , and make it attain a higher degree of success during the coming year than it had yet reached . The Worshipful Master , in returning thanks , said he felt that if a man accepted a position he ought to faithfully

fulfil the duties of it , even at inconvenience to himself . He took a great interest in Masonry , and more especially since he joined an English lodge . It was his desire to uphold temperance principles , and he would gladly assist any other lodge working on the same lines , without in any way swerving from his allegiance to the Humber Lodge , for which he had the greatest respect . He had tried to do his

duty in the past , and he hoped he had satisfied them . He should make it his duty to follow in the footsteps of Bro . T . T . Davis , who had had his heart in the work , and had performed his duties manfully and skilfully . He had piloted the ship well through its rough passage , and had brought it safely into port . They were about to set out on another voyage , and with the assistance of his officers he

trusted that during his year of office the lodge would attain that success which it ought to have . Bro . Corris , W . M . 57 , proposed " The Immediate Past Master , and the retiring Officers . " He said that some of those who sat down at the installation banquet of the Wilberforce Lodge last year did so with a considerable amount of apprehension , anxiety , and fear , as to the very

serious responsibility they had undertaken in floating another Masonic lodge . He thought they might congratulate themselves upon the past twelve months , for they had achieved a signal success . The Wilberforce Lodge was not only an accomplished fact , but it was now an admitted success . A great deal of its prosperity was to be attributed to the Immediate Past Master and his officers , all of whom

had undoubtedly worked with a will to secure the goal they had now reached . Bro . Davis , I . P . M ., in responding , apologised in the first place for omitting to mention the newly-appointed officers in the toast he had previously proposed . He expressed his acknowledgments for the compliments which had been paid to him and his officers , and he gave his word that he

would do his utmost to assist the W . M . to make the lodge more perfect than it had hitherto been . When they opened the lodge last year they had only 12 members on the roll . Now they had something like 45 members . They had initiated 26 members , and had added seven or eight joining members . There was a balance of £ 56 or , £ , 60 in hand , and they did not owe a penny . The Wilberforce Lodge

was now on a sound and highly satisfactory basis , and he hoped and believed it would remain so . To the officers who had assisted him in the work he tendered his best thanks and acknowledgments . His motto was , to be temperate in all things , and with that he believed they would have such a bond of union as would never be broken . Bro . F . Fullerton , Worshipful Master Kingston Lodge ,

1010 , next proposed "The Installing Master , Bvo . W . Gillett , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . " He said that Bro . Gillett had that day performed a very important duty in a highly efficient manner . He had had the honour and the pleasure of witnessing many such ceremonies , and he might fairly say he had never seen it so well performed as it had been on that day .

Bro . Gillett , in acknowledging the compliment , said the success of the Wilberforce Lodge had been due to the attention given to the working of the lodge by Bro . Davis , and to the efficiency of his officers ; and , successful as the past year had been , he thought the coming year would be equally so if the officers supported the W . M . with the like amount of zeal . A little over 12 months ago some of them

were in " Doubting Castle , and others went so far as to depreciate the whole scheme . But those who promoted the lodge had been rewarded with signal success . They had admitted good men and true , and if they exercised the same care in future they need not fear the success of the lodge . He had that evening received a telegram from a member of the Wolseley Lodge , Manchester , hoping that

God would prosper the lodge . That night he rejoiced with them in the success of the lodge , and he hoped the future would be as bright as the past had been . Bro . Gillett , P . M ., Lecture Master , next proposed the toast of " The Sister Lodges , " which was responded to by Bro . Fullerton , W . M . 1010 . Bro . Macgarr , S . W ., then proposed "The Visiting

Brethren , " which was duly acknowledged . Bro . Trevor , S . W . 2069 , in proposing "The Masonic Charities , " spoke in very eulogistic terms of the Charities , and urged that every brother should support them , even if only to the extent of 5 s . a year . They were doing a good work , and it should be the desire of every Mason to do the utmost he could for them .

Bro . Davis , I . P . M ., responded . Bro . Dawson , J . W ., proposed "Prosperity , Unanimity , and Perpetuity to Freemasonry in General , and the Wilberforce Lodge in Particular , " and in a few well-chosen words spoke of the prosperity of the Wilberforce Lodge during the past 12 months , 26 members having been initiated , and a balance of £ 56 being in the Treasurer ' s hands ,

which he considered augured well for the prosperity and perpetuity of the lodge . Bro . W . L . Reynolds suitably replied . Bro . V . King , the Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and during the evening songs were given by a number of brethren , and also by Miss Gillett and Miss Jackson , The Wilberforce Lodge , No . 2134 , was founded in order

to meet the wishes of brethren who , although not necessaril y total abstainers or " Teetotalers , " yet prefer to eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages as " refreshment . " The valueof lodges established on this principle has already been fully displayed in other towns , and the experiment tried in Hull has resulted in success beyond the most sanguine anticipations of its founders .

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It need scarcely be intimated how Iargelythe efficiency of the " working , " the maintenance of which is so essential to the due appreciation of our beautiful ceremonial , and the advancement of the general prosperity of the lodge , has been due to the guidance of the W . M ., Bro . T . T . Davis , and his officers .

A hearty and fraternal welcome is tendered to brethren of other lodges who may honour the Wilberforce Lodge with their presence , and to them and the Craft generally the W . M ., officers , and members of the lodge earnestly desire on all occasions to extend the right hand of brotherhood and friendship .

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A . meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Present : Bros . Jenkins , W . M . j Bleakley , S . W . ; Coste . J . VV . ; Ament . S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . ; Messer , I . G . ; Ferguson , Preceptor ; Silvester , Treas . ; Dimsdale , Sec ; and several other brethren . After preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree

, and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Ferguson acting as candidate . The W . M . then worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , after which the W . M . worked the and and 3 rd Sections of that Lecture . Bro . Hobden , 1328 , was unanimously elected a member of this lodge . Bro . Bleakley having been unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Sir ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Casely , 1693 , W . M . ; C . Smales , 1604 , S . W . ; W . J . Hall , J . W . ; J . Hill , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , 2148 , J . D . ; J . Hazel , 1693 , I . G . ; C . Murrey , 179 and 788 , Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , Sec ; C . A . Itter , 1897 , Asst . Sec ; Jordan , R . P . Tabb , Passingham , Poynter , Gittens . Golding , Bore , biddings , Fenner , P . M . ; Bangs , MarcusDr . GoodchildP . M . ;

, , Slyman , P . M . ; N . J . Goodchild , G . Lane , Dr . Powdell , J . W . Smith , P . M . ; J . H . Halsey , P . M . ; Rccknell , P . M . ; E . Jordan , and Marsden . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Passingham , having offered himseif as a candidate for raising .

answered the usual questions , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The lodge closed down to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bros . N . J . Goodchild , G . Lane , and F . Jordan were elected joining members . On rising for the second time , the Preceptor pruposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . be W . M . lor next meeting—carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . I 426 ) .-A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' . avenue , Basinghail-street , E . C , on Thursday , the 31 st ult . Present : Bros . Josling , W . M . elect 60 ; Williams , W . Berry , J . L . Barrett , D . Hills , J . Eisenmann , H . Whitehouse , James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; W . Paddle , P . M . and Treas . ; W . J . Ball , Hon . Sec . ; J . Gaskin , S . Smith , F . C . Rush , and others . This being Preceptor ' s night , the selection of the work was left

in his hands . Bro . Josling opened in the First Degree , and proved candidate ' s proficiency . Bro . Williams opened in the Second Degree , and proved candidate ' s proficiency as F . C . Bro . Berry opened in the M . M . Degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The Preceptor then instructed the members , greatly to their satisfaction , in entry drill , which tends to give confidence and secure a perfect salutation on certain occasions in open lodge . Bro . Berry then lowered the lodge to the First Degree , and Bro . Josling completed the rest of the evening's work , The lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Hattersley , W . M . ; W . Block , S . W . ; Ladd , J . W . ; Renaut , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; A . Arrowsmith , I . G . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; Chapman , Steng , Youlden , Gomm , and Cooper . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Gomm , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Gomm candidate . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , when it was proposed by Bro . Renaut , and seconded by Bro . Wingham , Precep .

tor , that Bro . J . VV . Gomm , 1679 , become a joining membercarried unanimously . Bro . Gomm returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—canied unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Lindfield , W . M . ; C . R . Cross , S . W . ; Spiegel , P . M ., J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; P . J . Davics , S . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; | . Davies , Preceptor ; Wood , W . M , ; Stroud , W . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Brietbart , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Curtis , Higginson , Benton , Stonnill , Craggs , Bull ,

Burbrook , Lichtenheld , Cotton , Head , Whittell , and Bonham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Bull candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st and and Sections were worked . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., the questions being answered by Bro . T .

Davies , Preceptor . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Cross was elected W . M . for next meeting . The Secretary announced that at the next meeting there would be another ballot for the Benevolent Fund . Bro . Davies proposed , and Bro . Cross seconded , a vote of thanks , to be recorded , to the W . M ., who for the first time occupied the chair . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . VV . C . Williams , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 , S . W . ; C . Conway , J . W . ; Craggs , acting Sec , ; Buxton , S . D . ; G . Swann , J . D . ; Jesse Collings , Preceptor ; King , I . G , ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , but in the absence of the Secretary , the minutes of the previous meeting had to be deferred . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . Payers being

the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Payers , being a candidate , answered the usual questions very satisfactorily . Tne lodge was closud to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The following brethren were unanimously elected members of this lodge : —Bros . King , P . M . Cranboum Lodge ; G . Swarm , 845 ; and Fayers , 158 J . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst . Present ; Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . S . Wood , S . W . ; H . F . Williams , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; W . G . Coat , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; J . Worth ,