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had recently supported his list for the Charities . He had the honour of taking up £ 72 , and , on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , he thanked them for their handsome response to his appeal . As this was the last occasion on which he would occupy the chair at the banquet table , he vould thank them one and all for their support and assured them that when he retired to the ranks of the P . M . 's , he to take much interest in the he

would continue as lodge as had previously done . Bro . F . VV . Ramsay , M . D ., P . M . 259 , replied for "The Visitors , " and on their behalf tendered hearty thanks for the cordiality with which they had been welcomed , and for t |_ e kind expressions used by the W . M . in proposing the toast- It was a great pleasure for brethren to visit that lodge and see the working carried out with such

correctness , and also to witness the unanimity which prevail amongst the members , and which characterised the true princip les of Freemasonry . Several other brethren responded , including Bro . W . Holland , P . M . 157 , who said it was a matter for sincere congratulation that a lodge which consisted almost entirely of brethren from foreign countries , should carry out the

working in such an admirable and creditable manner . "The Past Masters" was given by the W . M ., who referred to the excellent services rendered by the brethren who had passed the chair , and which were the mainstay of the lodge . Bro . Docker , P . M ., responded , and said the W . M . had not required any assistance from the Past Masters to

enable him to satisfactorily discharge his duties . He urged upon the younger members the desirability of following the brilliant example set by their W . M ., whose success was the result of energetic and continuous work . Bro . Butlin , Treasurer , replied for the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Since he had been appointed Treasurer he had performed his duties to the best of his

ability , and it was a sincere gratification to him to find his efforts had been so warmly appreciated by the members . Bro . VV . C . Parsons , Secretary , also returned thanks , and expressed his regret that in the past he had been unable to attend the meetings as early as he could have wished .

" The Officers " was next given , and duly responded to by the brethren concerned , one and all expressing their intention of continuing to exert themselves for the benefit of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening , which was considerably enlivened by some excellent songs and recitations .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 28 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . Simpson , W . M . ; J . Lister , S . W . ; F . Kent , P . M . 177 , acting J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . O . Surrey , Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , Sec . ; Schultz , S . D . ; Scherer , acting I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas ., & c , P . M . ; Young , I . P . M . ; and others . Bros . Carus , 1929 , and Richards , 1670 , were

visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Terry was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . Young . Bros . Mills , P . Lardner , and H . Bennett were passed to the Second Degree by Bro . H . J . Lardner . Ballot was unanimous for Bros . E . Lardner , W . M . 101 , and Veit , as joining members . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . Bros . F . Kent , N . Prower , and P . Lardner were

elected Auditors . The election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . J . Lister . Bro . H . Lardner was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Parkinson , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed . During the evening Bros . Carus , Young , P . Lardner , E . Lardner , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst . There was a good attendance , including Bros . Day , W . M . ; R . Poore , I . P . M . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . Wks . Middx ., Sec ; Kirkman , Treas . ; Horace B . Marshall , P . G . Treas . ; Axford , W . M . 2048 S . W . ; AlbertS . D . ; Jones , J . D . ; Mills ,

, , Stwd . ; J . Read , Prov . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; Faringdon , P . M . ; and T . Poore , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Lee , Prov . A . G . Sec . Middx . ; F . Herold , P . M . 1056 ; E . Hellyar ; Francis , S . W . 1 S 3 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . By the kind consent of the W . M ., Bro . Richard Poore , I . P . M ., assumed the chair . Bro . Bott was then

raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and Bro . Palmer passed to the Second Degree . Both ceremonies were worked by Bro . Poore in a most impressive manner , the rendering of the traditional history in the Third Degree affording the brethren especial pleasure . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet , which

reflected great credit on the catering department . ™ pleasant evening was spent under the genial sway of the W . M ., and the usual toasts were duly honoured . The visiting brethren expressed their gratification at the excellent working of the lodge and the profuse hospitality ? ccorded them . Bro . J . Read , Org ., presided at the piano ln "is usual brilliant maaner , and some good music was rendered b y the brethren .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A Meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Middle-D »« tc ' » when there were present Bros . J . F . Harrington , '• $ ?• 160 , P . P . G . P ., W . M . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . fi-G . P ., S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as J . W . ; Kev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., [• P . G . VV ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., G . P ., Sec . ; G . Glasscock . P . M . 1 S 17 . P . P . G . S . B .. S . D .: W . E .

" "Qgcland , P . M . 933 , J . D . ; T . Hood , Org . ; A . Vande-W as I . G . ; B . Thomas , Steward ; A . W . Martin , { ' ; . J . R . Henmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Heath , F . w Cu mine . w . M . Peacey , E . F . Wood , W . Trigg , and C . Piv / i rnard - Visitors : Bros . Col . the Hon . O . G . Lambart , i / 1 -1460 j H . Harper , P . M . and Sec . 160 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Hai- ' £ den , 160 ; G . Thomas , S . W . 1817 ; J . H . Thf ' j , 0 ' 3 5 ' and G ' Thomas > "Olivers ge having been opened , the minutes of last lodge e read and confirmed . Mr . James Pritchard was elected

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a candidate for initiation , after which Bros . J . Heath and F . J . Cumine were raised to the Third Degree . A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to the family of the late Bro . J . Farley Leith . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

ROCHESTER . —Gundulph Lodge ( No . 1050 ) . —On Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., the ceremony of installing the VV . M . for the ensuing year took place . In consideration of the present being the Jubilee year of her Majesty ' s reign , the proceedings were invested with more than usual " eclat , " and in anticipation of the attendance of a large company , the council chamber had been kindly lent by the

Mayor for the important occasion . The retiring VV . M . was Bro . Nicholls , and his successor was Bro . Franklin G . Homan , the S . W . The occasion was honoured by the presence of the Prov . Grand Master , Lord Amherst , and a number of past and present Prov . Grand Ufficers , among whom were Bros . Franklin Thomas , T . S . Warne , P . S . G . W . ; W . Wood , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . P . Griffin , Lewis

B . Biggs , W . Blakey , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . S . Hills , P . P . J . G . D . ; and VV . Watson . Among the other brethren present were Bros . S . Field , W . M . 20 ; George Baker , W . M . 503 ; James Plummer , W . M . 1424 ; T . Teece , W . M . 77 ; J . Ranger , W . M . 1 S 4 ; W . H . Hedger , W . M . elect 77 ; S . E . Morgan , P . M . 1424 ; " James , W . M . 10 S 9 ; E . Lemmon , J . W . 1050 ; F .

Abbott , P . M ., Sec . 1050 ; J . Anthony , P . M . 1050 ; J Taylor , S . D . 1050 ; George Parsons , J . D . 1050 ; C F , Wyatt , D . C . 1050 ; Edward Barrell , P . M . 1050 ; J . H Gilbert , I . G . 1050 ; Horace Earle , Org . 1050 ; C F Ashton , Steward 1050 ; Thos . Clibbon , J . W . 20 ; C . W . Outram , 1 S 4 ; T . J . Nye , W . M . 1967 ; T . W . Tanner , S . W . 1 S 4 ; W . J . Wildish , 20 ; W . T . Wiggins , I . G

20 ; C . E . Skinner , 20 ; J . W . Nash , 20 ; C . VV . Scantlebury , 913 ; and the members of Lodge 1050 present were Bros . J . J . Bedbrook , R . Thompson , A . W . Hodge , W . Broadbridge , < J . A . Dunn , G . H . Russel , S . Brice , H . S . Bagshaw , E . Ringe , J . VV . Nash , J . D . Winch , H . Littlewood , A . Palmer , S . Brice , jun ., VV . L . Phillips , and others .

The ceremony of installing the W . M . elect was undertaken by Bro . Nicholls , P . M ., and that of the subordinate officers by Bro . Franklin Thomas . After the W . M . ' s installation and the congratulations of the Prov . G . officers and the rest , the following officers of the lodge were accorded the several positions mentioned — Bros . F . Nicholls , I . P . M . ; E . Lemmon , S . W . ; J . Taylor , J . W . ;

Rev . C . H . Fielding , Chap . ; R . Fry , Treas . ; F . C . Abbott , bee ; G . Parsons , S . D . ; J . Gilbert , J . D . ; H . Earle , I . G . j C . F . Wyatt , D . C . ; C . F . Ashton , Org . ; G . H . C Russell and S . Brice , jun ., Stwds . ; and G . H . Curel , Charity Representative . Later on the usual banquet took place at the King's Head Hotel , at which a large number of brethren sat

down , the new W . M . presiding . Ample justice was done to the repast , which was placed upon the table in excellent style by the new host of the hotel , Mr . Logan , the menu being most artistically illustrated in honour of the Jubilee and the occasion with a photograph of her Majesty and a clever sketch of the Gundulph Tower of the Castle . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , a most enjoyable evening being spent .

LEEDS . —Goderich Lodge ( No . 1211 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on the 4 th instant , when there was a large and representative gathering of Masons , both from Leeds and the surrounding district . Bro . A . VV . Youings , the W . M ., was in the chair , and amongst those present were Bros . H . Smith , D . P . G . M . ; H . E . Green , P . G . Sec ; VV . F . Smithson ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and W . M . 212 S ; J . W . Fourness , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; C . L . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; W . M . 2069 ; T . Winn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works ; T . Ruddock , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; G . Sykes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; G . F . Crowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . B . Townsend , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . J . Beck , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; J . Dobson , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; J . W . Monckman , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C ; Dr . Smyth , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , and other distinguished brethren wrote regretting inability to be present . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Dr . Green was passed by the W . M ., who was efficiently aided by his officers . Bro . W . H . Bradford , the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Scriven , P . M ., for the benefit of installation , this

ceremony being most impressively worked by Bro . Youings . Bro . Bradford , W . M ., then on behalf of the lodge presented to Bro . Youings , I . P . M ., a most beautiful and massive P . M . ' s jewel as a recognition of his past services to the lodge during his year of office . The jewel ( which was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was of the lodge pattern , and bore a suitable inscription . Bro .

Youings expressed the pride and pleasure the presentation gave him . His earnest endeavours during his year of office had been to promote the welfare of Goderich Lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in Leeds in general , and that beautiful present was a proof that his efforts had been successful . Bro . Bradford then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . W . Youings , I . P . M . ; G . F . Crowe

P . M ., P . P . G . D ., S . W . ; D . Smith , J . W . ; Rev . A . B . Coombe , Chap . ; J . W . Fourness , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; W . Ward , Sec ; T . Craister , S . D . ; Jno . Franks , J . D . ; T . Winn , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., D . C ; G . F . Crowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., C . Steward ; Townsend ,

P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; A . K . Scattergood , I . G . ; W . J . Gwilland ; and J . R . Smith , Stwds . ; and J . Barrand , Tyler . Bro . Bradford , the newly-installed W . M ., presided at the banquet , which was attended by upwards of 60 brethren , and in addition to those whose names have been mentioned

he was supported by the W . M . ' s of the other seven Leeds lodges , namely , Bro . A . Scarth , W . M . 289 ; John Brownfoot , W . M . 304 ; Councillor Binns , W . M . 306 ; Flockton , W . M . 1042 ; Harris , W . M . 1221 ; and Mason , P . M ., W . M . 2069 . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts having received heartv recognition , Bro . W . F . Smithson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., W . M . 2128 , and Chairman of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee ,

responded in a vigorous speech on behalf of The London Charities . " He drew special attention to the fact that his recommendation that 2000 guineas should be raised on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( Widows' Fund ) had been unanimously adopted by the Provincial Grand Lodge at Huddersfield the previous Wednesday . Such a movement would , he thought , most fitly commemorate in that province the Jubilee year of our

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Most Gracious Queen , especially as she was a widow . They would be paying a graceful compliment to their Sovereign , and at the same time nobly benefiting an Institution which more particularly commended itself to her Majesty . He also reminded his hearers of the great advantages reaped from this Charity by the Masons of West Yorkshire , there being no fewer than 13 males and 13

females from that province at present enjoying the benefits of the two funds . If the large sum for which he pleaded was raised , and of this he had no doubt , it would greatly facilitate in future elections the work of the executive , seeing that they had four widows on the list for the forthcoming election , whereas their present voting strength was only equal to carrying one . This powerful appeal of Bro . Smithson ' s no doubt will be most warmly responded to in

Leeds , and his efforts will lie in our endeavour to induce every lodge and chapter in the province to do something to forward the good cause to a triumphal conclusion . Bro . G . F . Crowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., also spoke on behalf of the Leeds Benevolent Institution , and expressed his warmest thanks for the hearty support accorded to it , to which was due the fact that it was in a most flourishing condition .

The speeches were interspersed with songs and music , and a happy evening was spent . CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , English-street , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . There were present Bros . Maurice C . Williams , W . M . ; George White , J . W . ; W . P . Gibbings , J . D . ; A . J . Sendell ,

I . G . ; James H . Pearson , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Secretary ; T . J . Richardson , Treasurer ; S . B . Jopson , Steward ; C . J . Nanson , I . P . M . ; George Long , Henry Court , P . M . 310 ; Richard Nelson , P . M . 310 ; R . Koster , J . Cooke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; George Potter , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; William Court , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . D . C ; James C . Mason , P . M . 1532 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . F . Kekwick , P . M . 502 ; J . Howleson ,

and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Williams , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably conducted by I . P . M ., Bro . Nanson , and Bro . Kekwick . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . George White , S . W . ; W . Matthews , J . W . ; W . P . Gibbings , S . D . ; A . J . Sendell , J . D . ; George Long , I . G . ; and James Graham , Tyler . Other appointments were confirmed .

The lodge having been closed with the usual ceremony , the brethren , with a few additional visitors , adjourned to the County Hotel , where dinner was provided . A pleasant evening was spent , toasts being interspersed with some capital songs .

YORK—Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the evening of Easter Tuesday , when there were present Bros . W . Brown , W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; C G . Padel , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; W . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; G . Lamb , J . D . ; W . Storry , I . G . ; P . Pearson

, Stwd . ; F . W . Halliwell , J . Thorpe , A . Archer , W . H . A . Coates , G . P . Pook , H . Chapman , F . H . Vaughan , G . Chapman , and W . Sharp . Visitors : Bros . H . E . Whytehead , Portland Lodge ; and Major McGachen , 1991 . After Ihe confirmation of the minutes , Bro . John Lane , of Torquay , author of "Masonic Records , 1717 to 1886 , " was , on the proposition of Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M .,

seconded by the W . M ., unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . Bros . Beaumont and Pook were passed to the Second Degree , the work being done by Bro . M . Millington , P . M ., at the invitation of the W . M . Bro . J . Blenkin , P . M ., reported progress as to the list of subscriptions for the Imperial Institute . The S . W . gave notice to move " That £ 30 be voted from the lodge funds to the

Proprietary Fund . " Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., presented to the lodge Hollar ' s large engraving ( 1661 ) of the "Templum Salomonis , " and Bro . J . T . Seller , P . M ., volunteered to frame the same . Bro . Whytehead also presented , on behalf of Bro . J . Appleyard , two antique firing glasses , formerly the property of his father and

grandfather , who were distinguished members of the Minerva Lodge , Hull . A vote of thanks was passed to the donors of these gifts ; a candidate was proposed , and the lodge was closed . A most pleasant evening was subsequently passed with abundance of musical harmony , Bro . Padel , P . M ., presiding at the piano .

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury . bro . Bleakley occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Putland , Hansen , Gregory , Ferguson , Hobden , Silvester , Dimsdale , and others . The ceremony of initiation being rehearsed , and several minor

matters disposed of , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Fidelity Charity Society was afterwards held , when two ballots were taken for Life Subscriberships to the Masonic Institutions , which were drawn by Bros . Barlow , 2087 , and Coste , . 4 , respectively . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at this lodge on Wednesday , the 4 th prox ., by the members of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . . 53 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the liagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfress , VV . M .: C . Coleman , S . W . ; A . G . Boswell , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; W . J . Stratton , S . D , ; H . VV . Eastwood , J . D . ; S . B . Nightingale , I . G . ; and H . VVelis . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wells was examined and entrusted . The hidge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wells candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas candidate . Bro . Coleman was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usualweekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., when thtre were present Bros . W . W . Block , VV . M . ; VV . J . Chapman , S . W . ; Ellis , J . W . ; W . Roots , S . D . ; W . Steele , J . D . ; Eedle , l . U . j VV . Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; J . Hattersley , Pullcn , and S . Renaut . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting werereadand confirmed . Bro , Hattersley , having answered