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Hartington Lodge , No . 1035 . The anniversary festival of the above lodge and the installation ofthe W . M . for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on the ist inst ., and was attended by a large number of members of tVe lodge , as well as by brethren from many other lodges in thc province . The incoming W . M . was Bro . H . Offiler , S . W . The

installation ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . Manton , and the W M . invested his officials for the ensuing yfar as follows : Bros . E . Partridge , S . W . ; R . W . Richards , P . P . G . O ., J-W . ; C . D . Hart , P . M ., P . P . J . G-D ., Treas . ; C . E . Birchthorpe , Sec . ; E . T . Ann , S . D . ; C . J . Shackleton , I . D . ; Thomas Jordan , D . of C . ; S . NevilleCox , Org . ; J . W . Gandy . I . G . ; J . A . " Hefford , G . Nichol , A . Ottewell , and W . Village , Stwds . ; and A . E . Slinn , Tyler .

Lodge of Equity , No . 1384 . The annual St . John's Festival in connection with the above lodge was held in the lodge rec nis , Central Hotel , Widnes , on the 3 rd inst ., when a large gathering of members of the lodge and visiting brethren were present . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by Bro . A . M'Connell , W . M ., and Bro . A . E Jervis , the W . M . elect , was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . S . Patten , P . P . A . G . P ., the second

part and addresses to the several officers being given by Bro . James VVhite , P . P . A . G . D . C . TheW . M . invested the following officers : Bros . A . M'Connell , I . P . M . ; C . F . Yates , S . W . ; J . H . Lee , l . W . ; John Goff , Treas . ; T . Showen , Sec . ; A . E . Calvert , S . D . ; Tom Laws , j . D . ; A . VV . Webster , I . G . ; J . Forshaw , W . R . Clark , and S . G . Davey , Stwds . ; James White , P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C ; J . S . Patten , P . P . A . G . P ., Charity Representative ; G . T . Barton , Org . ; and S . Welding , Tyler . At the banquet which followed the lodge business , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to .

Bro . M'Connell was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by the members of the lodge , and Bro . James VVhite , P . P . A . G . D . C , was presented with an elaborate silver hot water jug and a pair of silver serviette rings for Mrs . White in recognition of his long services to the lodge , he having served continuously for 24 years in various offices .

Savage Club Lodge , No . 2190 . The Installation meeting of this celebrated lodge was held on Tuesday at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Harold Burke , W . M ., presided , and there were also present the following brethren : Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C ; J . H . Matthews , Pres . Bd . Ben . ; W . J . Fisher , P . M ., Sec ; Harry Nicholls , P . M . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; F . West , P . G . D ., Dep . P . G . M . Surrey ; Sir J . R . Somers Vine , P . M ., P . G . D . ; T . A . Bullock , P . G . S . B . ; Edwin Andrew , John Northcott , P . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; C L . Carson . P . M . ; E . G . Salmon , E .

F . Peacock , W . H . Denny , Raymond Tucker , P . P . G . D . C . Berks ; Dr . Eccles , W . 11 . Jessopp , P . M . 1150 ; S . Cohen , Oscar R . Dibb , Templer Saxe , Thos . Balls , H . Stanley Patterson , Dalgety Henderson , George Leake , Q . C . West Australia ; F . H . Cheesewright , P . M . 907 ; Holmes Kingston , B . Van Praagh , Reginald Groome , George Campbell , Farrington Salvage , Lionel Brough , VV . F . Cheesewrighl , G . J . Odell , Arthur Turner , P . P . G . S . W . Bucks j G . H . Charsley , P . P . G . Reg . Bucks ; J . E . Bowen , D . P . G . M . Bucks ; R . Bowdler-Sharpe , L . L . D . ; F . Cleeves , P . P . G . D . W . Yorks ;

Eugene Oates , P . Dist . G . W . Burma ; A . J . Cove , P . M . 13515 Ernest Cove , W . M . elect 1599 ; W . J . Sadler , Arthur Lewis , A . Walker , Charles Hardv , F . Bingham , W . Hogarth , R . Messum , J . Lorimer , J . Murison , S . Foxcroft , P . M . 2063 ; E . A . Cartwright , W . M . 2693 ; Tl . Massey , P . M . G 19 and 1928 ; E . H . Draper , G . J . Dawson , P . M . 1 S 53 ; Victor Corbould ; Thomas Catlinjr , P . M . 2127 and 2190 ;

James Catling , P . M . 441 ; J . B . Boyle ; Isaac Seaman ; G . Beeching ; C . Maude ; Scott Battams , M . D . ; C . D . Gill ; Fred Terry ; T . J . Long ; Gerald Maxwell , W . M . 2127 ; John Griffin ; W . j . HoUoway , I . P . M . i 3 iy ; E . Rosenthal , P . M . ; T . H , Chance ; Charles Oxford , VV . M . yo ; H . de Mosenthal ; Lloyd Wise ; Herman llendriks ; Basil Tree ; W . H . Pike ; Dan Godfrey ; W . M . Tcrrott ; R . Maitiand Coffin , VV . M . 25 S 1 ; A . Walton , P . M . 1257 ; Herbeit Johnson ; W . R . Ingram ; E , Ravenstein ; J . Meredith Ball ; and II . I . Drane , P . M . s . iiSand isoo .

Bro . I larold Burke , W . M ., first passed to the Second Degree Bro . Holmes Kingston and afterwards installed Bro . Eugene Barnett as W . M . for the ensuing 12 months . The S . W . and J . W . chairs were occupied by Bros . C . L , Carson , P . M ., and E . Rosenthal . Bro . Harold Burke was invested as I . P . M ., and the other brethren who furnished the list of officers for the year were Bros . Charles Townley , S . W . ; W . L . Barrett , J . W . ; Raymond Tucker , P . M . 1 S 99 , Treas . j W . J . Fisher , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Denny ,

S . D . ; E . E . Peacock , P . M . 192 S , J . D . j R . Bowdlcr Sharpe , LL . D ., P . M . 2430 , I . G . ; H . S . Patterson , Org . ; F . H . Cheesewright , P . M . 907 , D . of C ; Hugh Moss , Templer Saxe , E . G . Salmon , and C D . Gill , Stewards ; and G . J . Swan , Tyler . The sum of 10 guineas was afterwards voted to thc family of a deceased former member of the lodge , after which the brelhren closed down , and adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern to an excellent banquet .

I he toast list which was afterwards gone through was interspersed with singing and recitation of the highest order performed by several of the following artists and ailistcs ; Miss Emma Barnett , Miss Ethel Bevans , Miss Violet Cameron , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Miss Lydia Thompson , Miss Zeflie Tilbury , Miss Kate Vaughan , Mr . Frank Barclay , Bro . F . Boyle , liro . Lionel Brough , Bro . F . H . Cheesewright , Bro . Franklin Clive , Bro . Charles . Collette , Bro . W . II . Denny , Mr . R . Coutticr Dutton , Bro .

Richard Green , Bro . Reginald Groome , Bro . Walter Hedgcock , Bro . J . Dalgety Henderson , Bro . William Hogarth , Bro . Lovett King , Bro . Holmes Kingston , Mr . Gilbert Lay , Bro . Harry Nicholls , Bro . E . J . Odell , Bro . H . Stanley Patterson , Mr . Henry Piercy , Bro . Henry Pyatt , Bro . John Radcliffe , Bro . Templer Saxe , Mr . Leo Stcrmont , Bro . Charles Townley , and Bro . Wharton Wells . The entertainment committee were Bros . Charles Townley , F . II . Cheesewright , Templer Saxe , IC . Rosenthal , and H . Stanley Patterson .

Bro . John Northcott , P . M ., proposed " The M . W . G . M ., " and said that his Royal Highness was so popular with every Mason that they rejoiced when he rejoiced , and mourned when he mourned . Since the last installation gathering of thc Savage Club Lodge the Prince had had a very serious illness , but they were glad to say that he was now quite recovered , and able , as he always had been , to take an interest in the Craft . Bro . Harry Nicholls , P . M ., proposed "The Pro G . Master , Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . Master , the Earl ot Warwick ; and the rett of the . Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " and Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., responded .

liro . Hart Id Burke , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said that , subject to correction , he believed it had never been satisfactorily decided whether the egg or the bird was first created . There seemed to be an equal difficulty attending music , which mi ^ bt be described as emotion by sound , and pantomime , which might be dtsciibei * as emotion by action . He had given precedence to music , but he was informed that the indignant howl with which he was greeted when he first saw the light was only an announcement that anolher Irishman had been brought happily to the first genuine

uawn of intelligence . 1 hat was distinctly pantomime . But be this as it might , the brother he had the pleasure of installing that day was the descendant of that grand old hatmonious blacksmith , Tubal Cain , lie remcmb ; red that on one of those evenings when Hro . Barrett was called upon to accompany a song he said he did not do it to his own satisfaction ; and he added that it was miserable stuff , and execrably written . It ultimately transpired that although it was a little thinj it was his own . But it was very satisfactory to the brethren . Since then , the W . M . had gained knowledge as a Mason ,

and he was a man of progress . If he had not been he would not have conducted the song as hc did . He was suie they might depend on their present VV . M . to conduct the business of the lodge in a way that they had be ; n accustomed to expect of VV . Ms . lie ( Bro . Ilurke ) believed that the government of the country would not be possible but for the permanent stiff . They had all known Bru . Barnett a good Mason and a good man ; he had found him as a man a good fellow , and as a Mason to be regular in his attendance , and excellent in his working .

Uro . Eugene Bariiett , VV . M ., replying , said he felt the intense pleasure and satisfaction cf one who had achieved a high and legitimate ambition , and he trusted in the forthcoming season he should not prove unworthy of the honourable position to which he had attained . He must thank llro . Burke for the eulogism he had passed on him , but he must confess that liro . liurke apjicarcd more Irish than the Irish ; he was one of the brilliant brethren of the sister isle who had spoken of him not as a Alason but as a man , which showed that he added to the witchery of the blarney stone by kissing it on the wiung side . He must ask the brethren to accept one thing , his sincerity as a Mason . When he was first a Mason he was very remiss in his duties to thc Craft , but

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he owed his enthusiasm in the Craft to Past 'Master Fisher . He was not aware at the time of the good Bro . Fisher was doing him . During liro . Fisher's year of office he called a meeting of his officers for the rehearsal of the ceremonies . Some were not there and he ( Bro . Barnett ) being pressed into the service took the dull role of Deacon and candidate—a Masonic " cook" —to conduct himself round the lodge . His failings were lamentable , and this made him think , and he resolved after that moment to make himself an efficient member of the Craft . Hs had received his reward .

He had now the pleasant task of proposing " The Health of Bro . Hirold Burke , I . P . M . " All those who were then present could bear witness that the ceremony of passing and the trying ceremony of installation were performed to perfection by Bro . Burke , and those who hid been present during the session would always bear witness with him in saying Bro . Burke had not only done the lodge work well , but thit he had presided over the brethren in a most genial and kindly way . He then presented Bro . Burke with a handsome Past Master's jewel , and said that he was speiking the feelings

ofthe lodge when he remarked that they were happy to add tint they hoped so loyal a Mason , so distinguished an artist , and so good a man , and one who carried on the traditions of his great ancestor , Edmund Burke , might have health and prosperity and a long and useful career . Bro . Harold Burke , LP . M ., in reply , said there was an old Sixon proverb which said that all men were gentlemen but Hodge the ploughman , and when Hodge grew rich men all called him good brother . Since Edmund Burke halbjcome famous thosewereonly

too glad who belonged to the family . He now rose with mingled feelings—of regret and of thanksgiving—feelings of regret at having left the chair of this distinguished lodge . He supposed it was right and natural that all men should consider the lodge that gave them birth pre-eminent amidst the lodges of England ; but he had found in his Masonic career , and especially in this lodge that the Savage Club Lodge was held in high esteem among the lodges of England . Wherever he had been on special invitation he bad always been treated as a welcome and honoured guest , not

only among those great lodges which formed this lodge s allies , but also in other lodges where he had been asked as an ordinary guest . Until his name had been mentioned with the addition of " Savage Club " he was ignored , but when that lodge was named he became a great person , and his breast swelled , and he returned thanks for the visitors . His feelings of regret were not his only feelings , because every one who presided over that lodge would fe el that it was a lodge of good fellows . He was only too pleased to think that that even ing he had placed in the W . M . 's chair another to whom

they might look forward to giving them a similar year of pleasure and enjoyment to that which they had just passed . He now came to his feelings of thanksgiving that his labours were over , and he had to look for rest and refreshment , and only to assist in the work . A Past Master had things to do which he should do to the best of his skill and ability . He felt thankful to those officers who had assisted him during his year of office . Only some of them were now present , but for all that he thanked them—the Wardens , the Deacons , and all who had done as well as they could . He would like to mention one civil officer especially—Bro . Fisher , the Secretary . To him he owed largely the

lightness ] of the labour he had had . But the work had been mutual ; he had not bothered Bro . Fisher , and Bro . Fisher had not bothered him . He remembered reading in The Times some years ago a letter of Acton Ayrton to his constituents , almost all in monosyllable to suit them . Bro . Fisher ' s letters were cleverer still—they conveyed the largest amount of information in the fewest amount of words , and the result was that no time was lost in mastering the contents , and no time had been lost in replying . He thanked the brethren for their assistance and | for the Past Master ' s jewel , which he trusted to wear to the last hour of his life .

Bro . W . J . Fisher , P . M ., Sec , proposed " The Visitors . " Bro . Gerald Maxwell , W . M . 2127 , responded , and said the Savage Club contained the very cream of human kindness , and from the experience of the brethren that night , the Savage Club Lodge contained the very cream of cream of human kindness . The brethren had had placed before them the feast of reason and the flow of soul ; they had seen the ancient landmarks of Masonry preserved , and as they could only be preserved among artists and good Masons , they had hsd a good banquet and an entertainment which could not be surpassed .

Bros . Cartwright and George Leake , Q . C , P . M . St . George ' s Lodge , West Australia , also replied , the latter saying that on his return hc should bear an assurance that in England they regarded Australian brethren in that true Masonic spirit which the Australians so greatly desired . Bro . Carson , P . M ., replied to the toastof " The Past Masters and the Civil Oflicers of the Lodge , " and in the course of his remarks paid a high tribute to the work of Bro . W . J , Fisher in his capacity of Secretary . Bros . E . E . Peacock , S . D ., and Dr . Bowdler-Sharpe , I . G ., responded to thc toastof " The Oflicers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed the agreeable proceedings .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The regular meeting of this lodge took place at thc Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Tomlinson , W . M . ; A . M . Kennett , S . W . ; H . A . Whitburn , J . W . ; Captain J . Hoey , P . M ., Treas . ; I . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; G . J . Wooldridge . S . D . ; A . Althorp , J . D . ; J . W . H . Littleboy , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C ; H . W . Gloster , LG . ; W . A . Shaw , LP . M . ; J . E . O'Connor , J . B . Walker , J . Colman , C . F . Waters , and A . S . Gunning . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., was a visitor . There being no regular business , the ceremony of passing was rehearse J , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren dined together .

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Urban Chapter , No . 1196 . A convocation was held in Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Friday the 3 rd inst . There was a good attendance , including Comps . A . ] t , Turner , M . E . Z . ; F . K . Farrow , P . Z ., 11 . ; W . Thwaites , J . ; T . Simpson , P . S . ; C . Ortner , S . N . j G . Nelson Watts , J . P ., P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Manuel , P . Z . ; Drew Bear , P . Z . ; J . Wiggins , and J . W . H . Byrne . Visitors : Comps . Alderman B . Blasby , J . P ., P . Z . ; Major R . Grey , P . Z . ; and R . Voisey , P . Z .

Chapter was duly opened , and the minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . inducted Comp . F . R . Farrow , P . Z ., into the chair of H . Ballots were taken for Bros . J . Wiggins , P . M ., and J . W . H . Byrne , I . G ., of 17 G 7 , which proving favourable and the candidates being in attendance , they were exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The lectures were delivered by the Three Principals , and the P . S . wotk was rendered by Comp . C . Ortner with equal effect . Thc chapter was then closed , and the companions dined together in Freemasons ' Hall .

The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In giving "Ihe Queen and Royal Arch Freemasonry , " the M . E . Z . said that her Majesty had been such a wise , just , and good ruler , and such a model of all womanly virtues , that she was loved and idolised by the English-speaking pjople throughout the world . Her Majesty had already exceeded in length thc reigi . of any other ruler of this empire , and it was earnestly to be hoped thit the remainder of her days ia this world might be full of joy and happiness , and that she might continue to practice those virtues which Royal Arch Freem isons so much admired .

The next toast was " The First Grand Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Grand Oliicers , Present and Past , " and in giving it , thi M . E . Z , said that the great success of Freemasonry during the pjrst 2 ) years was in no snull degree due to the personal interest taken in the Orderby his Rjyal Highness , and to the / sal and enthusiasm of the other Grand Officers . Grand Cnapter hid recently sustained a great loss by ihe lamented death of the Earl of Lathom , and Freemasons throughout the world sympathised most sincerely with his bereavei family .

Comp . I ' . R . Tarrow proposed tlie toast of " Tne M . IC . Z ., " and alluled to the good example he set to the companions by his excellent work in the chapter , and by the efforts hc was making in every way to maintain the high position which the Uroan Chapter had always held in Royal Arch Freemasonry . The M . E . Z . thanked the companions for the flattering reception they had given to the toast , and expressed his gratitude for the encouragement and support he had