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day by day , they might look forward to a day when the people of Leeds would come to Tadcaster . ( Laughter and applause . ) The other toasts were " * The M asonic Charities , " proposed by Bro , Sykes ; " The Installing Master , " proposed by Bro . Crow , and responded to by Bro . H . Bromet ; 'The Visiting Brethren ; " " The Officers of the Lodge ; " and the Tyler ' s toast . Excellent songs were given during the evening by Bros . Swann , Cccketlyne , F . Atkinson , and Blackett , and a recitation by Bro . W . Galium .

Swinburne Lodge , No . 2680 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . G . COPELAND . Onci ** - more the annual festival of this lodge has come and gone like its predecessors —a most successful affair . It is only some three years ago , viz ., 1 S 9 S , that the Right Hon . Viscourt Ridley—then Sir Mathew White Ridley—consecrated the lodge at Noith Shields . The most important business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . Geo . Copeland , S . W , as W . M . for the ensuing year , and on this occasion the installation ceremony was undertaken by Bro . R . J . Holloway , I . P . M ., who fulfilled his duties with every cred ' t .

A large number of visitors were present to support Bro . Copeland on reaching the chair of K . S ., amongst them being Bros . H . Battled , W . M . 40 G ; W . Pickering , W . M . 24 ; M . Marks . I . P . M . 2557 ; C . Hodgson , I . P . M . 650 ; R . G . Richardson , W . M . 2723 ; H . A . Wand , I . P . M . 54 ;; J . Nicholson , W . M . 1 CG 4 ; R . Marley , W . M . 1 G 7 G ; E . J . Gibbon , P . M . 541 ; J . Howe , [ . P . M . 424 ; T . White , P . M . 406 ; E . Allison , W . M . 4 SI ; VV . D . Sweehey , I . P . M . 1712 ; R . Plumpton , P . M . 481 : C . Smith , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . D . G . D . C ; R . Cummins , P . M . 1 ( 076 ; E . Watson , VV . M . elect 2557 ; E . H . Reed , VV . M . elect 2 sGS ; VV . J . Davidson , VV . M . 424 ; E . R . Downs , P . M . 153 ; J . E . Goold , S . VV . Sr ; R . A . Hall , S . W . 1712 ; and J . VVhite , S . VV . 40 G .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and the financial st tement receive ! , the lodge was ooened in the Second Degree . Ihe VV . M . elect was then presented by Bro . I * . Purvis , P . P . G . Reg ., and Bro . Copeland having bowed fide'ity to all the necessary questions , lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the brethren below the rank of l . M . retired , and Bro . Copeland was installed by the I . P . M . in a highly satisfactory manner . The brethren were then admitted in the respective Degiees , and informed that B .-o . Copeland had been installed into the chair ot K . S . for the next 12 months , an 1 until such

time as his successor be elecled and installed . The newly-appointed VV . M . then invested his officers for the yc ir as folluvs : Bros . J . Sutcliffe , I . P . M . ; H . Gregg , S . W . ; A . M . Clarkson , J . W . ; F . G . Isaacson , Treas . ; J . T . St irk , P . M ., Sec . ; W . R . Whitehead , Asst . Sec ; R . B . Jackson , S . D . ; J . Thompson , J . D . ; S . Purvis , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., DC ; G . Erskine , Org . ; J . Boggon , l . G . ; T . Elder , T . W . Tomlinson , J . Logan , and R . Webb , Stwds . After the names of two initiates had been proposed , and the " Hearty good wishes " of several visiting lodges received , the lodge was closed , and the brethren wendeJ their way to thebin-iueting-hall .

The first toast proposed was that of " His Majes ' . y King Ed vard Vll ., " which was received amidst great applause , as also that of "His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught . " Bro . Copeland then proposed "The Right Hon . Viscount Ridley , R . W . Prov . G . Master ; Bro . Alderman R . H . Holmes , J . P ., P . G . D . Eng ., W . Dep . Prov . G . Master ; and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge ot Northumberland ; " and "Bro . Right Hon . Lord Barnard , P . G . D . Eng ., R . W . Prov . G . Master ; Bro . Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., P . G . Chap ., W . Dep . Prov . G . Master ; and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge of Duiham . "

Bro . J . Sulcliffe , I . P . M ., on rising to propose " The Health of the new VV . M ., " said it was indeed a pleasure to have to propose this important toast , as Bro . Cooelan 1 had greatly assisted him in his duties , and was one of the most enthusiastic of Masons , of whom they were all proud , and now that he had attained the highest honour that cculd be conferred by the brethren of the Lodge of Swinburne , he was conlilent , as were all tie Past Masters , that he would carry out the duties devolving upon him not only with credit to the lodge but also to the credit of himself . He would assure him that he would receive the hearty support of all his brethren . II : had great pleasure m asking them to rise and drink to the health of the VV . M ., Bro . Copeland .

Bro . Cope / and , VV . M ., on rising to respond , said the brethren would quite understand that on that occasion he found it somewhat difficult to reply to the toast , but he assured the brethren lhat he would do his work better in the future than he had done , and with iheir assistance and support he would do all in his power , and he trusted to the satisfaction of the brethren . He thanked them lor the'hearty manner in which they had received the toast . With these few remarks he wou'd conclude . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Installing Master . Uro . R . J . Hoi loway . " They all knew that Bro . Holloway was a most eminent Mason , and one that

would assiit any of the brethren of the lodge to the best of his ability , and so far as lay in his power . Hc had always fulfilled his duties with every credit to the lodge and to the brethren . Bro . Holloway said he could not tell how pleased he was when asked to undertake the installing of Bro . Copeland . Really there was no duty he was so pleased to perform , as Bro . Copeland was one of those brethren he had to thank for hi-, position in Masonry , and he was sure the brethren did not know how hard he had worked on his behalt , and also on behalf of the lodge . In him they had got a most capable brother , and one that would fulfil the duties ot his station with every credit .

The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Officers , Past and Present , " thanking them one and all for the heatty manner in which they had all done their rispective duties , and trusting that , and he was sure he would receive it , they would still show that eagerr . essin his year ot office as in thc past , and support him in goodly numbeis in . lvs visits to other lodges . , The VV . M . then proposed "The S . W ., J . W ., and 2 nd Asst . Steward , " who all replied in most suitable words .

Special mention must be made of the following brclhren , who most ally , and with every credit , assisted in thc haimony cf the evening : Brcs . S . Wiggins , Leslie Crotty , andw . Ljall . 'Ihe 'I ylti's tcast terminated a most successful banquet .

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Unity Chapter , No . 1151 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . R . H . DENISON . lie installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Tywardreath , Cornwall , on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., when there was a numerous and dist rpuishtd assemblage of members and other companions to ho .-. oor the cccasioa . 'Ihe chapter having been opered , the minutes of thc previous convocat ' un were read and conliimed . Comp . Major ) . G . Shanks , K . M . ( who had travelled from thc

centre of France in older to attend this meet ing ) , then , by request cf thc First Principal , installed Comps . R . II . Denison , as M . E . Z . ; J . T . Baker , as II . ; and J . Ketallick , as J . ; peifoinvng the ceremonies in such an impressive manner as to elicit cordial i-. ipressiens of approval from all present . Ihe companions invested and indi-cted lo the other offices weie Comps . G . VV . VVhite , Scribe E . ; J . G . Shanks , P . Z ., Treas . j 1 * . A . Searle , P . S . ; VV . H . Morcom , ist A . S . ; !•" . VV . Lukes , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . Trcmbcth , lar . iltr . 1 hen can : e a 1 leasing and interesting event , namely , the presentation of a

fandsime iX-carat gold Past Fi'st Principal ' s jewel to Comp . Shanks . This event was quite unique in the histoty of the chapter , ior although it has Lun woikirg more than 30 yeais it his r . cvir Leloic now so honoured any member . Ihe I . P / ., Comp , I '" . ) . Deriser , in makirg Ihe presentation on behalf if lie chapter , said : It gives ine tie ulini st pleasure to hand to so worthy a ciinpr ui < n this pttof cf Ihe esliem ar . d appiobation of his biethren . Ever since I became a member of the Order I have iccc-ivcd invaluable assistance , instruction ,

cowtesy , and kindness fiom C- mp . Shanks , and evety nu-mlcr of the chapter can say tht same ; ivl i ) e his pcilect knuwltgc of all our ctitir . oiiic-s and his great z > .-al have betn tno : t advantageous lo Ihe chapter . The splendid woik Cuinp . Shanks has done for No . 1151 can lest be expressed by ssying no olher companion would or could have accomplished it ; U c difficulties ho- had to encounter weie almost insurmountable , but 1 e completed 1 lie work , and we now reap the benefit ol his arduous labour in seeing the chapter in a very satisfactory condition . Then , placing the jewel on Comp . Shank ' s

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breast , he added : I hope you will live many many years to wear it , and ever regard it as a symbol ot the deep gratitude we one and all feel towards you for the splendid services you have rendered to Unity Chapter , and for your untiring devotion to ils best interests . Comp . Shanks then warmly thanked the brethren in suitable terms , and said that the work he had done in and for Unity Chapter had been a labour of love , and although he deeply appreciated their great kindness in presenting him with such a handsome jewel he had

never looked for , never expected any recompense for doing what he considered his plain r * ti ! y—it wculd have been reward enough to him to know that his duty was done , he was amply repaid by seeing thc chapter in so prosperous a state . He coa'd not think he deserved any recognition at their hands , but for that very reason he was all the more pleased , and all the more grateful fo : their unprecedented kindness . The inscription on the jewel runs thus : " Presented to Major J . G . Shanks , K . M ., by Unity R . A Chapter , No . 1151 , in recognition ot his zealous and valuable services . November , 1001 . "

Willesden Chapter , No . 2489 .

INSTALLATION OF COMP . STANLEY MACHIN . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Hotel Cecil , Strand , on Friday , the Sth instant . The members present included : Comps . C . J . Marrian M . E . Z . ; Stanley Machin , H . ; J . J . Done , J . ; F . W . Chant Hobrow , Treas ' Harry Machin , P . S . ; Frank VV . Marrian , E . Wills , C . Butler , P . Z . ; E . R . Bartle J Denniss , P . Z . ; E . Ernst , G . R . Bland , R . Wreathall , and Percy Machin . Visitors : Comps . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart . ; F . G . Ivey , P . A . G . S . ; F . S . Hanson , P . A . G S J . Kift , 1 S 0 ; E . T . R . Murray , 2 S 0 ; and VV . W . Lee , P . Z .

Chapter was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Permanent Committee's report received and adopted . The following Principals were installed : Comps . Stanley Machin , M . E . Z . ; J . J . Done , H .,- and Harry Machin , J . The other officers were Comps . C J . Marrian , I . P . Z ., S . E . ; F . W . Chant Hobrow , S . N . ; O . C Robson " P . Z ., Treas .: F . VV . Marrian , P . S . ; J . J . Hanbury , ist A . S . ; Harold G . Marrian ' 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Wellsman , P . D . G . D . C , D . C . ; E . Willis , Stwd . ; and J . Whiteway , janitor . Bio . Percy Markin , P . M . 231 , was exalted into R . A . Masonry in an impressive manner , Comp . Sir Reginald Hanson kindly officiating as P . S .

The chapter was closed , and after banquet the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing " The Grand Officers , " the M . E . Z . said that not only had three G . Officers favoured them with their presence , but a most distinguished member had favoured them by taking an important part in the ceremony . All who heard the beautiful P . S . work done by Comp . Sir Reginald Hanson would remember it during their Masonic career . The interest shown by the G . Officers would be a great encouragement to this youne and flourishing chapter .

Comp . Sir Reginald Hanson , in reply , alluded to the principal Grand O . Tkers , and made sympathetic reference to the death of Comp . VV . VV . B . Beach , whose place , he trusted , would be filled bv a good man—a better would be impossible . It was a great pleasure to attend this chapter , and he thanked them for their kindly reception . Ccmp . C . J . Marrian , I . P . Z ., then proposed "The M . E . Z ., " who was known to them all for his steiling good qualities , and who had endeared himself to them all for

years past . Those who had preceded the M . E . Z . in the chair had all tried to do theii best ; and , if possible , each one on the quiet tried to do a little better than his predcci s : or . It nad been left to Comp . Stanley Machin to create a new record by exalting his own brother in the flesh into R . A . Masonry . It was very seldom an M . E . Z . installed his successor as H ., and then exalted his brother . The way in which the work was done was ihe way in which he would conduct it during his year , and would be equal to his work in the Willesden and St . Andrew's Lodges .

Comp . Stanley Machin , M . E . Z ,, returned thanks , and said it had been a red letter day for him . If anyone had told him a short time ago that he would exalt a brother into R . A . Masonry he should have laughed . Not only was it an unusual thing and a great privilege for one brother to exalt another brother into their Order , but he also had the pleasure and privilege of being assisted by a dear relative—Sir Reginald Hanson . Surrounded as he was by those who had known him forthe greater part of his existence , whose friendship he valued in the highest degree , the occasion had been a most

pleasant one , and he felt he must do his best . If he had met with their approbation , he was more than repaid . He could not accept that high ollice if he had not determine 1 to do his best to discharge the duties . This chapter had been greatly successful because those who had occupied the chairs had done the work in an admirable way . They believed that each ollicer should do his own particular work , and carry out the ritual in the best possible way . He thanked them for their kindness and appreciation of his services , and would try to maintain the chapter in a state of the highest perfection as the distingui-hed Masons had done who had gone before him .

Comps . J . J . Done , II ., and Harry Machin , J ., replied for " The Second and Third Principals . " Comp . E . Bartley Denniss , P . Z ., submitted "The Health of the Exaltee , " which was suitably responded to by Comp . Percy Machin , and Comps . F . G . Ivey and F . Hanson answered for " The Visitors . " In proposing " The P . Zs ., " the M . E . Z . referred to the services rendered by all , Comp . C . J . Marrian , the l . P . Z ., had had a distinguished Masonic career , and had thoroughly earned the jewel which the chapter had unanimously voted to him and which he ( the M . E . Z . ) asked him to accept with every good wish .

Comps . Marrian , l . P . Z ., and C . Butler , P . ' / .., replied , and Comp . Hobrow acknowledged " The Ollicers . " Comp . J . Kift was assisted in the musical arrangements by Miss Florence Ogilvy , Bro . Wreford , Frank Rush , and A . Winckworth .

Bro. George Potter-Kirby.

BRO . GEORGE POTTER-KIRBY .

Bro . George Potter-Kirby , who was elected to tho ancient office of Sherifi of llic City oi York on the 9 th instant , is a prominent member of the Masonic Body and well known in the Province of North and East Yorkshire ; Past Master of Yoik Lodge , No . 23 G ; P . Z . ancl Treasurer of the Zetland Chapter , No . 23 G ; P . P . G . D . C . of Prov . Grand Lodge ; and P . P . G . Reg . of Prov . Grand Chapter . Bro . Potter-Kirby is also Treasurer of the York Lodge , and only a few months ago was the recipient of a handsome Treasurer ' s jewel , subscribed for amongst

the brethren as a mark of their affection and esteem . Bro . G . Potter-Kirby is one of the directors of Messrs . Kirby and Nicholson , Limited , York , silk mercers and drapers , who have branches at Manchester , Southport , Halifa . v , and Conduitstreet , London . He ia a member oi the Merchant Taylors' Company at York , having ; on two occasions served the ollice ol" Master ; a Governor of the Bootham Asylum ; also of the County Hospital ; a life member and member of the Council of the Grand Yorkshire Gala ; and evinces a great interest in the Yorkshire Societies' School , having served as Steward on several occasions .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . Soo . A meeting was held on the Sth inst .., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne * tcnac-p , Bishop's-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present : Comps . II . Foskett , M . E . Z . 1 S 5 , M . EZ . ; C Webster , J . lO .,., II . ; A . L . Butter " , J . Syo , J . J IX-hanr , P . Z . Syo , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , S . E . ; K . N . Larter , M . E . Z . iS * i , S . N . ; ' *• Foskett . Son . lreas .: 11 . I . Dunawav . ¦*; . ¦ ,. P . S . : W , 1 . Clubb , 1 . elect 17-A 1 st A . S . ;

| . P . Baxter , M . E . Z . elect JGJI ; and K . Stevens , 73 ) . Comp . II . J . Pearn , J . elect . ¦ " - 'I , was a visitor . . Ihe chapter was opened , and the minutes of the list convocation were read anu contained . Ihe ceremony cf exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pearn being ' *" ¦ candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Webster for the able manner he liau ^ rehearsed thu duties of ll . for the first time . Comps . Baxter , Clubb , and Pearn wero