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VV . M . j R- Irving , P . M ., as S . W . ; Thomas Sharpies , j . W . ; J . M . Kerr , Prov . G . Supt . of Wks ., Treas . ; L . Eccles , Sec ,- J . Bradshaw , S . D . ; George Tootell , j . D . ; P . Yates , P . M ., D . C ; C . Richmond , as l . G . ; J . Monks , Stwd . ; J- Jolly , Tyler ; P . M ' s Bros . Alderman John Heald , J . Corbitr , and J . B . Withnell ; Bros . Thomas F . Jackson , Dr . Farmer , George Yates , L . Fairclough , H . Bourne , and E . C Thwaites . Visitors : Bros . R . Pye and

Ilargreaves , 345 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bros . Bourne and Thwaites were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Leonard Fairclough was next raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . P . Yates . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Joseph Westall , and , being elected , lhe was initiated a member of the Order . The disposal of surplus funds was deferred till next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

WHITTLE-LE-WOODS . —Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the Howard Arms Hotel , VVhittlele-Springs , when there were present Bros . Jas . Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 , VV . M . ; J . M . Kerr , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of VV ., S . W . ; A . G . Bird , J . VV . ; T . F . Jackson , Sec . ; Joseph Hopkinson , S . D . ; VV . C . P . Grimshaw , J . D . ; T . Whalley , Tyler ; and lames Corbitt , P . M .

The lodge was opened in the usual manner by Bro . Jas . Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 , in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , on the motion of Bro . Lawrence , the alteration of the installation meeting from July to December or January was taken into consideration and adjourned . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the supper room .

ELLAND . —Savile Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , lgth ult . Present : Bros . J . Farnell , W . M . j W . Emsley , S . W . ; J . Smithies , J . VV . ; J . Gorsed , Treas . ; S . Dyson , Sec ; j . Sutcliffe , S . D . ; J . Rhodes , J . D . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C . ; Walker , I . G . j J . Buckland , Stwd . ; S . W . North , Tyler ; Walker , P . M . ; J . Radcliffe , F . Radcliffe , and

VV . Radcliffe . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , Bros . J . Radcliffe , F . Radcliffe , and VV . Radcliffe were entrusted and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , when they were separately passed to the degree of F . C , the working tools being given by Bro . Emsley ; the charge by Bro . Hallas ; and the historical part and tracing board by

Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , 5 th inst ., at the lodge rooms . Present : Bros . J . Farnell , VV . M . ; VV . Emsley , S . W . ; S . Dyson , J . VV . ; L . North , Chap . ; J . Gorsed , Treas . ; S . Dyson , Sec ; J . Smithies . S . D . ; Dr . Hoyle , J . D . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C . ; S . w ! North , I . G . ; J . Rhodes , Stwd . ; J . Buckland , Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . L . Saville and J . Walker ; Bros . Hallas ,

Taylor , Sutton , and J . Radcliffe . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and Mr . Fred Batty duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Mr » A . Maude was also initiated ; the ceremony was beautifully performed by Bro . Farnell , W . M . The working tools were given by Bro . Emsley , S . W . ; the charge by Bro . Hallas ; and the tracing board and historical part by Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very substantial repast .

WIG AN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , King-street . Present : Bros . A . H . Crossley , W . M . ; W . Johnson , S . W . ; C . E . Beazer , P . M ., as j . W . ; J . D . Murray , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Riddlesworth , as Sec ; Wm . Wylde . as S . D . ; G . G . Tatham , as J . D . ; G . L . Cambell , P . M ., as I . G . ; Win .

Holt , Stwd . ; W . Patterson , Tyler ; H . T . Byrom , I . P . M . ; Wm . Rigby , R . P . White , Thos . Knowles , and others . Visitor : Bro . John Vickers , Equity Lodge . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . J . D . Murray , P . M .,

then assumed the gavel , and Bro . Thomas Knowles was questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Knowles was passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Murray . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed .

WORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , when Bro . A . T .. Ives , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted in due form . Bro . C . T . Lewis , W . M ., performed the ceremony admirably , and was congratulated on all sides for

the excellence of his working . The following officers were invested : Bros . C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , S . W . ; J . Paul , J . W . ; Dr . VV . Vance , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Savage , S . D . ; C H . Canning , J . D . ; C J . Jones , I . G . ; W . Henry , Org . ; C . Hefford , D . C . ; C . Wood , W . Stwd . ; £ Knight , Asst . W . Stwd . ; and A . W . Page , P . M ., Tyler .

On the completion of the ceremony the W . M . initiated Messrs . J . Dello and H . Lacey in rare style , and with all the efficiency of an old practitioner . He then presented tne I . P . M ., Bro . Lewis , with a handsome jewel of his office , and spoke eloquently of the earnest endeavours of Bro . Lewis to promote the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren , and wished him many years of

Health to wear it and come among them and give them his assistance and advice . , Bro . Lewis briefly returned thanks , and assured the •"''!¦ and brethren that his duty had been a most pleasant and enjoyable one ; the kindness and consideration he had jnt' with would never be effaced from his heart , and he thanked them most sincerely for their efforts to make his

year of office a prosperous and harmonious one . , 'f was further proposed , and carried , that a testimonial ot the value of live guineas should be tendered to Bro . Lewis for his services that day as Installing Officer . Bro . Lewis returned thanks . the lod ge was then closed , and the ' . brethren adjourned " > the Masonic Hall , William-street , South Woolwich wnere a banquet awaited them . Among the brethren pre '

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sent besides those above named , were Bros . E . West P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts ; A . J . Manning , P . M ., P . PG S . D . Essex ; B . Brayshaw , P . M . ; J . Elder , P . M . ; W . Nevins , W . M . 107 G ; J . II . Pavitt , VV . M . S 60 ; E . Avre P . M . 742 ; VV . II . Harris , S . VV . 107 G ; VV . Watkins , J . W . 1076 ; J . Cromarty , 3 SJ- ( S . C ); J . A . Keeble , I . G . 174 ; VV . Browne , 225 , H . J . Glanville , 901 , and others , to the

number of Go . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were put by the W . M . in choice and well . turned phrases , and were heartily drank . The Immediate Past Master proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " saying that was the first time he ( Bro . Lewis ) had ever held the gavel for such a purpose , but hope to weild it for the next 12 months at least , for the same

purpose . It afforded him great pleasure to propose the health of one who had , by Stirling merit alone , that day arrived at the height of a Mason's career , for no matter what other honours Masonry might have in store for him , to arrive at the chair of his mother lodge ought to be , and was , he felt sure , the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon a good Mason . To that honour Bro . Ives had arrived , and

he congratulated both him and the lodge on the fact . What was in store for them had been evinced by the able and admirable manner in which their VV . M . had began his reign that day , his working of the ceremony of initiation was faultless , and they might depend upon it that whatever he had to do in the future would be done as ably . He asked them to drink the toast with all the honour it

deserved . Bro . Ives , in response , rallied the I . P . M . pleasantly on the flattering terms employed so elegantly in proposing his ( the VV . M . ' s health ) , and supposed that now Bro . Lewis had passed through the terrors of this office he was indulging in a little chaff ; however , he ( Bro . Ives ) could assure them that he should endeavour to do his duty in

such a manner , that when he left that chair and transmitted the warrant of the lodge to the keeping of his successor , the credit and prestige of the lodge would have lost none of its present lustre . He should try all in his power to promulgate the beautiful tenets of the Order and act up to them . He trusted the officers and brethren would help him by their presence , and the Past Masters by their council ,

and then he felt sure that however difficult it was to follow such excellent predecessors , the Henley Lodge would still hold its own for good working , and above all , for that perfect harmony that made its meetings so pleasant and enjoyable . He cordially thanked them for the toast and resumed his seat amid applause . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " all of whom

present responded . "The Visitors , " "The Initiates , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast . Bro . Henry presided at the piano , and songs were sung by Bros . Lewis , Burton , Paul , Vance , Canning , and Hefford . Bro . Keeble recited a most amusing balloon story , and Bro . Jolly recited an original poem , written for the occasion . The whole affair was a great success .

BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The members of the above lodge met at the Molyneux Assembly Rooms , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., for the purpose of installing the VV . M . elect , Bro . Isaac Platts . There was a numerous and highly representative gathering from various lodges in the district , there being nearly thirty W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . The chair , at

the opening of the lodge , was occupied by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Robert Harley , and he was supported by the following P . M . ' s and Officers of the lodge : Bros . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . and Treas . ; John Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C , P . M . ; VV . R . Brewster , P . M . ; R . Paterson , P . M . ; Harold Wyatt , P . M . and Sec . ; Isaac Platts , S . W . ; Robert Scott , J . W . ; Dr . Taylor , S . D . ; Job Clark , Asst

Sec ; Leo Hayes , J . D . ; W . Brogden , I . G . ; and T . W . Stanbury , S . Among the visitors were Bros . T . VV . Richardson , P . P . G . C , P . M . 13 S 0 ; Samuel Haynes , P . M . S 23 ; C Bargery , P . M . 1756 ; H . Marshall , W . M . 1756 ; VV . Roberts , W . M . 10 SG ; G . S . Willings , P . M . 667 ; George Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 1380 ; ] . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . 1609 ; J . Lecomber , ' P . M .

594 ; Evan J . Callow , W . M . 1094 ; A . Soldat , W . M . 1547 ; George Ratcliffe , 1547 ; K . Bethel , S . W . 1 094 ; T . Hatton , P . M . 203 ; H . H . Smith , P . M . 1505 , and Treas . 2042 ; Thomas Hoskins , 1505 ; David Howorth , P . M . G 67 ; J . Evans , 10 S 6 ; J . J . Smith , W . M . 1035 ; B . L . Johannsen , 594 ; Francis Ewart , 10 S 6 ; A . Chambers , 667 ; J . M . Cocker , 178 ; S . Walsh , 1713 ; C G .

Smith , 1756 ; T . Lowton , 2042 ; J . Davies , 1325 ; H . R . Houghton , 314 ; S . Wadsworth , 753 ; H . Isaac , 1547 ; R . Heckle , 40 S ; G . R . Owen , 175 G ; J . A . Muir , 2042 ; Major H . J . Nicholls , 2042 ; VV . , W . Fishlock , 2042 ; David Williams , 2042 ; David Davies , 16 75 ; J , T . Jones , 1675 ; and others . Bro . Isaac Platts , W . M . elect , was presented for

installation by Bros . R . Harley and W . K . Brewster , and the ceremony was performed in an almost faultless manner by Bro . J . Duncan , jun ,, P . M ., who has fulfilled the duties of Installing Master on the last seven yearly festival occasions . The following officers were subsequently invested for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Harley , I . P . M . ; R . Scott , S . W . ; Job Clark , J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , Treasurer ( re-elected for

the eleventh time ); H . Wyatt , Secretary ; H . Taylor , Asst . Sec . ; Rev . E . F . Neep , Chap . ; L . VV . Hayes , S . D . ; William Brogden , J . D . ; T . VV . Stanbury , I . G . ; J . Alexander , S . S . ; R . C . Vaughan , J . S . ; J . G . Forsyth , Org . ; J . Duncan , jun ., D . C ; and Bro . Blake was unanimously re-elected Tyler . After business the brethren banqueted under the

presidency of the W . M ., and during the evening an exceedingly artistic Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . R . Harley , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren . An excellent musical programme was given by Bros . J . Muir , Davies , Williams , Jones , Nicholls , and J . G . Forsyth , a large proportion of these brethren being members of the Apollo Lodge .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1 G 3 S ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting at the Sun Hotel , on Tuesday evening , the 3 rd inst . The death of Bro . David Cable , Secretary of the lodge , has been notified in this journal , and the first business was to appoint some one to the office . Bro . Arlidge , W . M ., addressed the brethren present—who were in mourningin a most impressive and touching way upon the loss which the lodge , and Masonry as a body , had sustained by the removal of Bro . Cable to the world of the Great Unseen .

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Having paid a warm tribute to the worth ot the brother whose early decease all who knew him most sincerely mourn , the VV . M . asked Bro . Abel Laurence , I . P . M ., Prov . G . D . Surrey , to undertake the Secretarial duties . Bro . Laurence said he would do so , and his appointment has given the utmost satisfaction to the lodge . It was then resolved that Bro . John Drewctt , T . W ., forward a

letter of condolence to Mrs . Cable , assuring her of the sympathy of the brethren , and the same was ordered to be entered upon the minutes . The question of what should be done for the widow and family of the late Secretary was then discussed , and eventually a grant of £ 20 was made from the lodge funds ( one-half from the Benevolent Fund , of which Bro . YouldonP . M . is Treasurer ) and a

, , , 11 st was opened for the individual contributions of members . This last , in a small meeting , amounted to £ 14 , and will be much increased . As showing the esteem in which Bro . Cable was held , it may be mentioned that Bro . VV . Drewett published in his local journal , the Kingston and Sarbiton News , last week a goodly sum , subscribed bv the

passengers on the L . and S . VV . R . at Norbiton Station , where Bro . Cable was station master . There had been a ballot taken for a candidate , who was accepted , but he " wired" up that he was detained at an out-of-the-way place for want of a train . The VV . M . closed the lodge after an interchange of good wishes .

EPPING . —Epping Lodge ( No . 2077 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at the Cock Hotel , when there were present Bros . E . Lewis , P . M . 754 , W . M . ; ; J . Salmon , S . W . ; T . J . Woodrow , J . W . ; j . London , S . D . ; \ V . Edwards , P . M . 1454 , acting J . D . ; Fraser , 1 G 04 , acting I . G . ; W . Dance , P . M . 754 , Sec ; J . Parkinson , Tyler ; and several

members and visiting brethren . The lodge was op ' encd in due form , and the minutes of the consecration and emergency meeting were read and confirmed . The b ye-laws were also read and approved . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Hughes and Andrews , and was found to be unanimous in their favour . These gentlemen being in attendance were duly initiated

into Freemasonry by the VV . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers . The ballot was afterwards taken , and proved favourable , for Bros . Fraser , 1604 , and Lawrence . The W . M . was pleased to invest Bro . Fraser with the collar , & c , of I . G . Bro . Fraser returned thanks . A letter from his Royal Highness the Grand Master , thanking the members of the lodge for their congratulations on the occasion of

Prince Albert Victor attaining his majority was read . The contents of the letter were ordered to be entered on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . T . J . Woodrow having resigned the Treasurership of the lodge , the VV . M . was pleased to confer the office upon Bro . Acworth , P . M . 133 , and invested him with the collar and jewel of the office . Bro . Acworth , in a neat speech , returned thanks .

Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to a capital banquet , which had been prepared for them by Bro . Lawrence . The usual toasts having been given and responded to , the members adjourned at an early hour , after having spent a very pleasant evening . The lodge promises to be a very successful one , both socially and financially .

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CONSTITUTIONAL LODGE ( No . S 5 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , VV . C , on Tuesday , 10 th inst . Present : Bros . Tongue , VV . M . ; Richardson , S . W . ; Snodin , J . W . ; Snodin , Treas . ; Simpson , Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Rayne , J . D . ; Green , I . G . ; Fox , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dickens , P . M . ; Green , Sayers , and Lanzig .

1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Rayne , being a candidate for passing , having answered the usual questions was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the First Section was worked by Bro . Dickens , P . M . The ceremony of

passing was rehearsed , Bro . Rayne offered himself as candidate . The Second Section was worked by Bro . Snodin . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on the 24 th inst ., and the Fifteen Sections on April 14 th and 21 st . The lodge was then closed .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 . )—A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Coach and Horses , High Road , Tottenham , on Thursday evening , the 26 th ult . There was an unusually large attendance of brethren at this meeting , it having been announced that a testimonial would be presented to Bro . James Garrod , P . M . 754 the late Secretary , who had retired after holding the

, office for seven years . Lodge was opened by Bro . George Tegg , W . M . 1237 , who after rehearsing the ceremony of initiation vacated the chair in favour of Bro . E . J . Everdell , P . M . 1579 , the Preceptor . Bro . Everdell having explained the cause of this particular meeting , which he was glad to see well attended , presented Bro . Garrod with a handsome tea and coffee

service , ( with a suitable inscription on the principal piece ) , together with an illuminated address on vellum as follows : "This testimonial is presented to Bro . James Garrod , P . M . 75 _ 4 > together with a tea service , by the members of the High Cross Lodge of Instruction , as a mark of their esteem and [ appreciation of his services as Secretary of the lodge for a period of seven years . Signed on behalf

of the subscribers—George Rowe , VV . M . 754 ; A . G . Fidler , S . VV . 754 . P . M . 1237 ; E . J . Everdell , P . M . 1579 ; John Mailer , P . M . 754 , Treas . ; W . Binnie , S . W . 1237 , P . M . 209 , Hon . Sec . February , 18 S 5 . " Bro . Everdell concluded his remarks by expressing the hope , in which he was sure all those present would join , that Bro . Garrod might long be spared to be amongst them , and to enjoy

that which it had been his great pleasure and privilege to ask his acceptance of . To him ( Bro . Everdell ) it was a very pleasing duty to preside on this auspicious occasion , as he and Bro . Garrod had worked shoulder to shoulder for some years in endeavouring to promote the welfare of

this lodge of instruction . Bro . Garrod , ( who was received with applause ) in reply , said no words ot his could adequately express the gratitude he felt to the brethren for their most handsome present , which he need , scarcely say he should highly prize , but he begged to express his most sincere thanks to