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1 do not know a member either who is at all likely to need any assistance . If such were the case it is our proud position that we should be able and willing to assist him or Ihem , but fortune seems to have shone upon us all as regards our actual needs any way . VVe have , Worshipful sir , as Past Masters undertaken to obey and support you in your office , and as we have ever done so in the past so

will we do now and in the future . Bro . Campbell also replied The W . M . proposed " The Newly-invested Officers . " Bros . Thorpe , S . VV ., and Todd replied . The toast of " The Callender Lodge" was ably put for ward by Bro . Jones . "The Masonic Charities" was ably proposed by Bro Wrigley . The Tyler ' s toast brought the list to a close .

A good musical programme was interspersed between the speeches , and among the brethren who contributed either with scng or recitation were Bros . Robert Williams . Seth Wrigley , Lisenden , Joddrill , McKay , Jones , Ridley , Todd , Steel , Tonkin , and Shaw . Bro . Fallo kindly accompanied and save a solo on the pianoforte , and Bro . Wrigley delighted everyone with a skilful performance on the autoharp .

Dramatic Lodge ( No . 2387 ) . —The third installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult , at the Albion Hotel . 1 here was a very large gathering of brethren , evidently on account of the popularity of Bro . T . Ramsey , who was installed for the second time . The brethren of the lodge showed a noble and true Masonic spirit in electing him a second time for the following reasons :

It appears soon after his last installation he was so seriously indisposed that he was obliged to go on the Continent , and remain there a long time , so that he had not an opportunity of attending to his duties as VV . M . as he would have liked and felt disposed to do , so unanimously gave way , that he could preside another year , and , indeed , they have not been disappointed , for on this occasion Bro . Ramsey , previous to

his installation , passed two candidates , and performed the ceremony of raising in a marked talented manner . Bro . Joseph Truelove Richardson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., took the chair as Installing Master . The W . M . elect was presented by Bro . E . G . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and a Board of Installed Masters having been constituted , Bro . T . Ramsey was impressively , but briefly , installed for the second time .

Bro . J . T . Richardson gave the working tools , Bro . Tom Cavanah addressed the VV . M ., Bro . E . G . Simpson the Wardens , and Bro Richardson the brethren generally . The following is a list of officers invested by the VV . M ., and they were addressed by Bros . Richardson and C . Swinn , P . M . Bros . J . M . Simpson , S . VV . ; Chas . Swinn , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . T . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; Jno . Barlow , Trea ** . ; E . G . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; * E . A .

Crompton , S . D . ; Fred . A . Cooper , P . M ., J . D . ; Hy . Stevens , P . M ., P . G . O ., and J . H . Greenwood , Organists ; Fitzsimmons , I . G . ; Harold Macbeth and D . H . S . Hart , Stwds . ; and De Cantilon , Tyler . The VV . M proposed that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to each of the following Institutions : the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the Roval Masonic Institution for Boys , and the East

Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . This was carried unanimously . Bro , Ramsey was el * cted Charity Representative . Subsequently a banquet was held , and all the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . There was a capital musical programme { , ' prcpared , the artists being Bros . Cuthbert Blacoe ; N . Dumville , P . M . ;

and Wm . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; and accompanist , J . H . Greenwood . Recitations were also given by Bros . Tom Black , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., J . Pitt-Hardacre , and others , 1 he following brethren were present : Bros . T . Ramsay , VV . M . ; T . H . Birch , I . P . M . ; John M . Simpson , J . VV . ; John Barlow , Treas . ; C . Swinn , P . M ., Sec . ; Elliott A . Crompton , S . D . ; J . D . Core , l . G . ; E . G . Simpson , P . P .

D . G . D . C ; H . Stevens , P . M ., P . G . O . ; T . Cavanah , P . M . ; Joseph T . Richardson , P . P . G . D . ; Fred . R . Cooper , P . M . ; J . H . Greenwood , J . Butterworth , G . F . Black , John Rowson , Cuthlert Clark , T . VV . Lawrence , Mandleberg , and H . Macbeth . Visitors : Bros . John Chadwick , P . G . S . B ., P . G . S . ; John Challenor , Chap . ; E . T . Robinson , VV . M . ; Thomas Black , P . P . G . D . ;

Edgar Towell , P . M . ; VV . Savage , Prov . G . Treas . ; W . Booth , P . P . G . D . C ; R . W . Routley , P . M . ; Walter Biggs , P . M . ; Tom Wood , P . M . ; R .- . W . Perry Circuitt , P . G . Chap . ; J . Lacey Savage , P . M . ; W . T . Allitt , P . M . ; Major Heap , W . M . ; Thomas VVilson , P . M . ; H . Heard , Jas . A . Walsh , C . Vickers , H . S . Greenwood , Cuthbert Blacoe , J . A . Woodcock , P . M . J . Pitt Hardacre , and Thos . Sowler .

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —Areolar meeting of the members of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , Bro . B . C . Curtis , VV . M ., in the chair , assisted by the following officers and a number of visiting brethren : Bros . J . Glading , S . W . ; J . Delo , J . W . ; C . H . Canning , P . M ., Treas ., and P . P . G . J . D . ; C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec ; T . Reeves , S . D . ; VV .

Tuivcy , J . D . ; J . Palmer , D . C ; J . Baldie , A . D . C ; and W . Baker , Stwd . The lodge having bcen opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . C . Stretton was passed , and Bros . Turvey , Redman , Smith , Pettitt , Olver , and Beatrice , were raised , the whole of the work being admirably done by the W . M . and his ofiicers . An alteration of the by-laws was made , and it was decided to have a summer banquet and ladies ' day , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren banquetted .

PONTYPRIDD . Merlin Lodge ( No . 1578 b—The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the ist inst ., when the following officers of thc lodge were present : Bros , the Rev . D . Phillips , W . M . ; W . R . Davies , P . M ., P . G . T . ; Richard Hill-Male , P . P . G . R . ; Dr . H . Naunton - Davies , J . W . j 1 . F . M'Clune ,

P . M . ; J . Sprague , P . P . G . D . C . j W . II . Key , P . M . j E . H . Howard , P . M .,- Stephen Lewis , I'M ., S . W . j and others . The following visitors were present : ISros . W . M . Marmaduke lennant , D . P . G . M . j S . Cooper , P . M . 3 ft j W . C . Peace , P . M . ofioj VV . G . Davies , P . M . 3 G . 1 J D . M'Donald , W . M . no ; R . li . Davits , P . M . 110 ; J . D .

Williams , P . M . S 33 ; Ihomas Rees , P . M . 9 G 0 ; G . Driver , P . M . 14291 and others . The installation ceremony was an impressive one , Bro . John Evans being duly installed in the chair in succession to Bro . the Rev . D . Phillips , M . A . The new W . M . elected his officers as follows : Bros . Joseph David , S . VV . j

Provincial Meetings.

Thos . R . Phillips , J . W . ; Rev . D . Phillips , M . A ., I . P . M ., Chap . j A . Stanley Cobb , Treas . j Rev . Precentor W . Lewis , R . D ., Sec ; Henry Thomas Wales , Asst . Sec ; William Lewis , S . D . ; William Phillips J . D . ; J . VV . John , Org . ; Arthur O . Evans , D . C . ; Wm . T . Leyshon , l . G . ; lohn A . Thomas and Henry Porcher , Stwds . ; and Albert Parsons , Tyler . About So brethren sat to dinner at the New Inn Hotel in the evening .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Peace Hall , which had since last meeting been neatly re-decorated . Present Bros . J . Constable , P . M ., W . M . j A . L . Peace , P . M ., Treas ., acting I . P . M . ; G . Kenyon , S . W . ; W . Martin ,

J . VV . ; VV . P . Robotham , Sec ; A . Goodhind , S . D . ; T . Barber , J D . ; E . Simpson , acting Org . j W . Pickering , acting l . G . ; T . Livingstone , Stwd . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; R . N . Brunyee , G . Eland , and E . Hirst . Visitors : Bros . F . Duff , 1242 ; Chamberlain , P . M . 14 S 2 ; and C . Fox , S . VV . 14 S 2 .

Bro . E . Hirst was raised to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools being given by Bro . Peace . The W . M . gave an account of his visit to Prov . Grand Lodge Wakefield , when the Prov . Grand Master presented to this and every lodge in the province a copy of " Masonic Addresses " delivered by Bro . T . W . Tew .

YORK . Agricola Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate , on the 24 th ult ., when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . Bro . Geo . Manton , W . M ., presided , and supported by his officers , duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Captain 0

F . Hewson , P . M ., P . Z ., P . D . S . G . D ., 1 S , & c Bro . J . McGee , Sec , delivered the traditional charges to the VV . M . elect . This lodge being strongly a la militarie , several new " barracks" members were favourably balloted for . The Auditors' report was veiy satisfactory . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . George Manton , I . P . M . ; D . Young , S . VV . ; J . XV . Dow , I . W . ;

J . Riley , Chap . ; J . Booth , Treas . ; G . H . Stott , Sec . ; R . Spence , S . D . ; | . McGee , J . D . j F . Woodhams , D . C . j VV . McKenzie , A . D . C . j C . Birkill , Org . ; A . R . Wood , l . G . ; P . A . Hatfield , R . Gray , and J . P . Gill , Stewards j and C . H . Poynts , Tyler . There were present , amongst otherr , Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , T . N . Latham , L > . Young , J . M . Dow , K . Spence , C .

Birkill , G . H . Stott , Sec . ; J . Riley , H . C . Poynts , P . A , Hatfield , A . R . Wood , T . Laverock , C . G . Pincombe , J . P . Gill , C . Gorton , Wm . Abbey , T . Thompson , R . R . Gray , J , Buckle , J . H . Sampson , T . C . Graves , J . H . Hill , W . M . McKenzie , T . Woodhams , S . Shaw , H . Church , P . M . 1 S 17 J A . VV . Kemp , P . Pearson , 1611 ; E . A . Robinson , | . R . Thompson , Geo . Underwood , R . Dunsmore , T . S .

Kidney , J . Booth , Treas . ; Wheeler , P . M . 363 ( S . C . ) ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ion , P . P . "I . G . D . ; J . Buttery Trafalgar , 223 ; W . B . Powell , S . VV . 4 S ( LC ); W . S . Child , 1611 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Holt , P . M . 509 ; H . Cheetham , J . D . 509 ; M . Bryson , S . D . 23 G ; VV . N . Stimpson , 236 ; and J . Horner , ifin . Subsequently the bretliren and visitors sat down to a

first-class banquet at Harker s Hotel , and Bro . Simmons ' menu was very satisfactory . "The Queen and the Craft" and "The Pillars of the Order " were proposed from the chair , Bro . Capt . Hewson , in effective speeches , referring to the Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Earl of Lathom , the Hon . Orde-Powlett , the late Col . Shadwell II . Gierke , and other

" pillars . " Bros . J . Sykes Rymer , P . M . 23 G , and J . E . Wilkinson , P . M . 1991 . responded . "The VV . M . of Agricola Lodge" was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . Manton , in a spirited speech , in which he said there were 100 members of that lodge , and he suggested that that was sufficient to assist in creating another . 7 he toast having been greeted with the singing of " He ' s

a jolly good Alason , Bro . Capt . Hewson , in his usual spirited fashion , suitably replied . He gave some very suitable advice to juniors , and deprecated the " rushing" of Masons into lodges . He had been 2 S years a Mason , and he would do his best for the benefit of that lodge and Masonry generally . * ' The Health of the Installing Master and Past Masters of the Lodge" was then proposed by the W . M ., and Bro .

Manton , I . P . M ., replied . " 1 he Officers " was proposed by Bro . Wilkinson , P . M ., and replied to by Bro . Young . The remaining leasts were "The Sister Lodges , " "The Masonic Charities , " " The Visitors , " the Tyler , and "The

Host . ' ; During the evening some capital glees , songs , instrumental music , recitations , & c , contributed to the pleasure of the evening , helpers in the harmony being Messrs . I . E . Wilkinson , W . H . Dawson Stott , Dow , McGee , G . Woolford , Farmery , Nickerson , and others .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Panmure Chapter ( No . 720 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , when there were present Comps . George Treves , M . E . Z . ; C . Fruen , H . j A . C . Wood , J . ; Terry , Treas . ; A . B . Side , S . N . ; John Stevens , 1 st A . S . ; Richardson , P . Z . ; and John Read , P . Z ., G . Org . Visitors : Comps . Lee , A . G . S . E . Middx . ; Francis , and others .

The chapter was opened , and the usual routine business having been observed , Comp . A . B . Side was elected as Third Principal for the ensuing year . This being the annual period of installation the retiring M . E . Z . was duly entrusted as a I' . Z . by Comp . J . Read . Comps . Fruen , Wood , and Side were regularl y installed into the lirst , second , and third chairs respectively by Comp . Richardson .

Comp . 'Terry was invested as Treasurer , and Comp . John Stevens as P . S . A vote of congratulation was accorded to Bro . John Read , P . / .., and first Z . of the chapter , on his having attained office in Supreme Grand Chapter . Nothing further offering the chapter was closed . The companions subsequently dined together under the able presidency of Comp . E . C . Fruen , M . E . Z .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . - —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the iStlj ult . Amongst those in attendance were Bros . A . N Clemow , W . M . ; L . W . Harvey , S . W . j W . H . Holroyd ' J . W ., W . M . elect ,- S . Valentine , S . O . j the Rev . R . c Fillinrjham , B . A ., J . O . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . M ' P . P . S . G . O ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec '' andT . O . Harding , M . A ., P . M . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A "'

P . G . Stwd ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary installed Bro . W . H . Holroyd as W . M . j he was ably assisted by Bros . Prower , P . M . T . O . Harding , P . M . j and F . VV . Driver , P . M . The fob lowing appointments and investitures were made -. Bros . L

W . Harvey , S . W . j F . B . Smith , J . W . j S . Valentine M . O . j the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , S . O . ; N . Prower ' P . M ., Treas . j T . C . Walls , Sec . j and Goddard , Tyler ! The other investitures were postponed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., and a vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . F . J . Smith , W . Drew , and others .

I he lodge was then closed j a banquet followed . Thc VV . M . was very brief in his utterances , but his remarks were exceedingly pertinent . During the intervals Bro . Pritchard amused the brethren by his instrumental and vocal entertainment . His imitations of some singers you meet , male and female , at evening parties being very funny . Bro . Driver also lent his aid by delivering some pieces of original composition .

Henniker Lodge ( No . 315 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at Mark Masons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 2 nd inst . Bro . * W J . Crutch , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., was supported by Bros . J Barnett , jun ., P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; VV . J . Nicholls , P . P G . D ., J . W ., W . M . elect j C F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec-E . S . Crick , S . D . j J . A . Farnfield , J . O . ; H . Warner R . of M . j J . Jacobs , H . Tipper , P . M . ; and C . G . W

Moore , S . O . Visitors : Bros . R . C . Clowes , P . G . O .-R . D . Phillips , 1 G 0 ( S . C . ) and 450 ( E . C . ); and W . W . Lee ' . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the audit report received and adopted . Bro . J . Jacobs , 1 S 29 , was advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M ., who then proceeded to install Bro . VV . J . Nicholls as W . M . The following officers were appointed : Bros . J . A . Farnfield , S . W . ; C G . W . Moore , J . W . ; H . Warner , M . O .

E . S . Crick , S . O . ; J . H . Gluckstein , J . O . ; J . Terry , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . j T . Culverwell , R . of M . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; F . Gale , S . D . ; C . Cope , J . D . ; W . H . Wheeler , D . C ; I . Jacobs , I . G . ; J . Kift , Org . j and E . Mills , P . G . I . G ., Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Crutch , I . P . M ., in recognition of the . ability with which he had discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year . Several apologies for

nonattendance were received , and the lodge was closed . A banquet was aftei wards held at Freemasons' Tavern , and the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were heartily honoured . In proposing "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the VV . AI . referred to the presence of several Grand Officers that evening . The Grand Secretary , Bro . Matier , was distinguished for his arduous work , and also for his loving

duties performed with reference to the Mark Benevolent Fund He was pleased to find that one of the Past Masters , Bro . Barnett , was going to act as Steward for that fund , and hoped the brethren would support him . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., said the Grand Officers present formed a not inefficient representation of the toast of the Grand Officers . The time was fast approaching when the Grand Officers now in power would retire , and

when they would be replaced by others . He had every reason to believe that among those changes there would be some very agreeable to the brethren of this lodge . The Grand Officers of the future , whoever they might he , would be no less anxious to support the dignity and interest of the Order . They were always pleased to hear mention of the services done by their predecessors , themselves , and which they hope will be done by their successors , because in that

lay the prosperity of the Order . Bro . W . j . Crutch , I . P . M ., next gave "The Health ol the W . M . / ' and said that Bro . Nicholls would do good suit and service to the lodge . Their W . M . was a good worker in the lodge , and abl y presided at the banquet table . He had no doubt that when the W . M . retired , hc would do so with the acclamation of the brethren . Bro . W . J . Nicholls , P . P . G . D ., W . M ., returned thanks ,

and assured the brethren that he was deeply sensible of the great honour done him . He hoped they would have plenty of work , and that he would be able to go through the ceremonies as they should be done . He always believed candidates were a good deal influenced in the Degrees by first impressions , and if the officers would rehearse the ceremony all would go smoothly . He trusted they _ would have an opportunity of rehearsing previous to their next

meeting . The next toast was that of " The Advancee , " to whom they all extended a welcome . Bro . 1 . Jacobs expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to * be advanced that evening , and congratulated the I . P . M . on his working of the ceremony . The W . M . next proposed "The Past Masters and Installing Master , " and said the lodge was to be congratulated

on having so many Past Masters who had done good work , and who were always ready to come forward to assist . Bro . Hogard as a Secretary was exceptional , and the lodge was fortunate in being able to retain the services of so excellent a brother , who was always ready to sacrifice his time and inclinations for the good of the lodge . v ™' Barnett , P . M . was a most enthusiastic and indefatigable Masonand had brought more recruits into the Degree

, than many could boast of . They had all seen how excellently Bro . Crutch , P . M ., had rendered the ceremonies of advancement and installation , and the way he delivered the charges was most impressive . Bro . VV . J . Crutch , I . P . M ., said as far as he was concerned he should always endeavour to do his duty in i " lodge as he had during the time he had been a

member-He thanked the brethren , not only for the kind way they had received the toast , but also for the kindness extenaea to him during his year of oflice . . » Bro . R . Clowes , P . G . O ., responded for " The Visitors , and acknowledged the kindness with which they had bee received .