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H . F . Cook , which proved unanimous , and after due preparation he was admitted to the light of F . M . The Iodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown-room , where they were joined by their wives , daughters and sweethearts , to partakeof a most sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Best , at which Col . J . Creaton , P . M ., G . T ., & c , was to have taken the chair , but

unfortunately at the last moment he was obliged to telegraph , saying he was too unwell to be present . Bro . J . Williams , thereupon undertook the duties at the request of theW . M ., who had to leave early in consequence of domestic sickness The toasts given were few , being "The Oueen , " " Princess of wales , " "Success to the Creaton Lodge , " "The Health of the Chairman , " and , above all , the toast

of " The Ladies . " Bro . Williams proposed each toast with great feeling , putting the right word in the right place on each occasion . In replying to the toast of " Success to the Creaton Lodge , " Bro . Cantle , P . M ., took the opportunity to say he had often heard the ladies say how they would like to be present ; they had come , and he felt sure from what he

saw , and what they all had told him , they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . He was pleased to say the lodge had been a » grand success . They were not anxious for more members unless they could have them of the same class as those they now had , men they were always pleased to meet not only in Iodge but at any time , and even to introduce them to their family circles ; this , he believed , had been

the foundation of their success ; and to-day he was pleased to see them introducing their wives and daughters to each other . This was the first meeting they had had of the kind , and he hoped in three hundred and sixty- _ five days ' time the same would be repeated , and every member of the lodge present .

A choice selection of music was given during the evening by Bros . J . Ion , Cantle , J . Kift , and Arthur Thomas , assisted by Miss Florence Davis and Miss Grace Godolphin , several items on the programme being deservedly encored . No visitors were present , it being understood none but the members of the lodge and their lady friends should be present .

THE GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1928 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on the 18 th inst ., at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . There were present Bros . H . Massey , P . M ., W . M . ; j . Allen , I . P . M . ; H . F . Bussey , S . W . ; Thos . Minstrel , J . W . ; Dr . Griffiths , Chap . ; W . Mackenzie Duckworth , Treas . ; C . Basil Cooke , Sec . ; Jas . Mclntyre , S . D . ; W . A . Burn , J . D . ; R . J . Alberry ,

l . G . ; J . C . Duckworth , W . S . ; Herbert Wright , W . T , Perkins , H . Baines , G . Welsh , J . Turner , W . Alacdonald , J . Bune , T . B . Whitefoot , R . A . Hancock , H . Dymond , O . Willson , Thos . Burnside , George Tarran , John Moore . Visitors : Bros . E . J . Williams , P . M . 173 ; Jno . Read , P . M , 13 S 3 ; and H . Thompson , P . M . 1426 . Thelodeehavine been opened . Mr . E . E . Peacock and Mr .

F . H . Gale were balloted for and elected as candidates for initiation . Bros . Macdonald and Baines were raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bro . Welsh was passed . Messrs . Gale , and Peacock were afterwards initiated . The Secretary reported that he had , in accordance with the resolution passed at the last meeting , sent the following letter to the Marquess of Hartington :

"The Reporters Gallery , House of Commons , "May 15 th , rSS 2 . "To the Right Hon . the Marquess of Hartington , M . P ., & c , R . W . Prov . G . M . of Derbyshire . " My Lord and Brother , —I am directed by the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren of the Gallery Lodge , 192 S , consisting of journalists and reporters engaged in the Houses of Parliament , to respectfully offer to your lordship our

sympathetic and fraternal condolence on the cruel affliction which you have experienced in the death of your brother , Lord I'rederick Cavendish . Many of us had the honour of personal acquaintance with him , and we esteemed him for his amiability and unvarying courtesy . To yourself , as a Freemason and Prov . G . M . of Derbyshire , we desire to

tender our deep sympathy in your great calamity . This address was most cordially voted by the lodge on Saturday night last , and we trust that your lordship will accept it as the expression of true Masonic feeling . " 1 have , my lord , the honour to be , yours most respectfully and fraternally , "C . BASIL COOKE , Secretary . "

The Secretary received the following reply : " India Office , May 19 th , 1 SS 2 . " Sir , —I am desired by the Marquess of Hartington to request that you will convey to the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren of the Gallery Lodge , No . 192 S , his lordship's sincere thanks for their expressions of sympathy with him contained in your letter of the 15 th inst . —Yours faithfully , " R . H . HOUART . " Mr . C Basil Cooke , Secretary . "

The correspondence was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , and the lodge adjourned to supper . In the course of the evening the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Initiates ; " and , in doing so , expressed the satisfaction it gave him and the brethren to see amongst them Bro . Peacock , who was so much esteemed and respected in the gallery . He was sure that Bro . Gale also

would be an acquisition to the lodge ; and he called on the brethren to cordially drink the health of their brother initiates . Bro . Gale briefly responded in suitable terms . Bro . Peacock , in responding , said he regarded it as at the same time an honour , a duty , and a pleasure to be initiated into Freemasonry through the Gallery Lodge . It

was , in the first place , an honour to which no journalist who Was attached to his profession could be insensible , to become connected with a lodge which , consisting exclusively of journalists , was unique in its composition . As chairman of the committee of the Gallery from which that lodge took its name , he held it to be almost a duty incumbent upon him to become a member of the Gallery Lodge ; and } t was no less a pleasure to find himself initiated into a

hody , in almost every one of whose members he recognised a professional or a personal friend . . It was announced in the course of the evening that the picnic in connection with the lodge would take place on Saturday , July ist ., at Boxhill , in Surrey . An energetic sub-committee were engaged making the necessary arrangements , and there was no doubt as to its success . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital singing h y Bros . Macdonald , Tarran , and others .

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CHESHUNT . —Gresham Lodge ( No . S 69 ) . — The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge took place at Cheshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , on Saturday , the loth inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . C . Bailie Cheese , assisted by nearly sixty officers and brethren . Bro . Edwards was duly passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , the ceremony being worked by the W . M . in

a very able manner . The chair was then taken by Bro . W . E . Gompertz , sen ., to whom , as Installing Master , the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . E . Gompertz , jun ., was presented by the Treasurer , Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , to receive the benefit of installation . It need hardl y be said that the occasion was a most interesting one , viz ., that of the presiding Master installing his own son in the chair of K . S .

The addresses to the Master and Warden , were given in a manner that brought forth an eulogium from the brethren present . In the address to the chair , the mingled emotion of pride and satisfaction at seeing another son in the chair of K . S . was evident to all , particularly when yet another son stepped to the pedestal and delivered the final address to the lodge in a manner which has seldom , if ever , been

excelled . The proclamations were made by Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , who also presented the working tools of each Degree , with a full explanation of their uses , both in operative and speculative Masonry , and the lessons and morals to be derived therefrom . The procession and other details were under the direction of Bro . Bigley , D . C , to whom the lodge is much

indebted for the earnest zeal he at all times displays in its interest . The installation ceremony ended , the new VV . M . appointed the following officers : Bros . VV . R . Dixon , S . VV . ; T . S . Holland , J . VV . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; Walter E . Gompertz , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Secretary ; Rev . Chas . E . Mays , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Henry Hughes , S . D . ; Henry A .

Johnson , j . D . ; Arthur Clegg , I . G . ; Jackson and Duncan , Stewards ; J . Humphreys , Organist ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; at the conclusion of which he proceeded to initiate Mr . James Ruffete into the light of Masonry in a style that fully justified the expectations of those who had elected him . Among the other pleasing events of the day was the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Cheese , for the able way in which

he had performed his duties during his year of office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of the usual banquet in the fine old banqueting hall of this unique mansion , where amid the association of centuries , the smiling and stern faces of the past , of the standards which had been borne in many a well contested field , the evening was spent in that well ordered festivity which the

brethren of the mystic tie know so well how to appreciate . The usual toasts were given and responded to , that of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " by Bro . J . Terry , who among other things alluded to the fact of his first obtaining provincial honours while he was a member of the Gresham Lodge , and expressed the great pleasure he felt in once more meeting the brethren under such happy and felicitious

circumstances . He complimented the officers one and all upon the excellent way in which the ceremony of the day had been worked , particularly that of the new W . M ., whose manner he said was more that of an old P . M . than that of a newly installed Master . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of Bros . Wylie , J . Fitzgerald , Harker , Jackson , Bristo , and F . D . R . Copestick .

Among the visitors present were Bros . Thomas Jackson , W . M . 1475 ; Thomas Stephens , P . M . 1475 ; Thomas Stephens , jun ., 1475 ; H . M . Walker , 1475 ; Samuel White , J . W . 1657 ; Henry W . Gompertz , P . M . 1364 ; William Bristo , P . M . 13 G 4 ; James Fitzgerald , J . W . 1 364 ; Henry VV . Green , P . M . 10 S ; Alfred Dotteridge , P . M . 172 ;

John Heal , 45 ; James Cox , P . M . 7 6 7 ; William Irwin , irgG ; Charles Arkell , P . M . 192 ; William Martin , J . D . S 79 ; H . D . Field , 1 C 02 ; Robert Allison , S . D . 1602 j F . A . Rogers , 1572 ; J . Coste , P . M . 9 ; James Terry , P . P . C . J . VV . Herts , P . M . 15 S 0 , Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; David Rose , P . M . 73 ; A . Stevens , W . M . 1298 ; and John Draper , W . S . 702 .

COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . roos ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Station-street . Bro . T . C . Robinson , I . P . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros .

Lewthwaitc , P . M ., as S . W . ; Mason , as J . VV . ; Borrowscale , S . D . ; Armstrong , Steward ; Carruthers , I . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , and there being no further business , was closed according to the established custom of the Order .

LIVERPOOL . —Prince of Wales Lod ge ( No . 1035 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the Sth inst ., at the Skelmersdale Hall , Westminster-road , where Bro . James P . Bryan , a well-known Mason and talented musician , was placed in the chair of K . S . There was a large and influential gathering , attracted by the special

interest of the occasion , and tor the purpose of showing the appreciation of Bro . Bryan ' s services to the Masonic cause . The chair was occupied by Bro . VV . Donkin , the retiring W . M ., and there were also present Bros . George Morgan , P . M . ; Tempest Fozzard , P . M . ; J . B . Buntin" -, P . M . ; James P . Bryan , S . VV . ; A . Willis , Treasure ?; J . J . Smith , Secretary ; J . Tunstall , J . D . ; I . VV .

McWean , D . C ; S . Davis , Organist ; H . Graham , I . G . ; G . Mitchell , Steward ; W . Addison , Steward ; and E . Watson , Tyler . The members at the meeting were Bros . J . Macreary , S . Jones , M . Wright , R . Barton , A . Penrose , J . Fitzpatrick , J . Waite , W . Forrester , F . Wainwright , H . Campbell , W . Hill , Chas . Burchall , VV . Solomon , Samuel Griffin , Jas . Brown , H . Tyrer , N . W . Dudley , Thomas

Musker , and Thos . R . Hincks . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . J . P . McArthur , P . M . 1473 and 10 S 6 ; R . Stirzaker , 1620 ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M . 594 , 1356 , 1473 ; J . Hilton , I . P . M . 203 ; A . H . Douglas Rowke , 564 ; J . Grierson , VV . M . 1 756 ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Chas . Caley , 175 G ; VV .

Brackenbury , P . U . A . D . C ; J . Dickson , 1094 ; C . Wadsworth , J . W . 292 ; VV . H . Quale , 1325 ; Isaac Jacobs , 11 S 2 : J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; T . Foulkes , P . M . 1325 ; j ! Busfield , 21 G ; Jno . Fall , 1620 ; A . E . Milton , S . VV . 1756 ; J . D . Reader , VV . M . 10 S 6 ; J . B . MacKenzie , P . M . and Treas 1609 ; W . Savage , J . VV . 1 G 09 ; D . Cummings , 1609 ; E . Catterall , J . W . 203 ; Jno . Lunt , P . M . 1086

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P . P . G . D . C ; Abraham Child , 1756 ; H . Gill , 10 S 6 ; and David L . Parry , S . VV . 10 S 6 . Bro . J . P . Bryan , was installed W . M for ths ensuing year by Bro . W . Donkin , and the following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . VV . Donkin , I . P . M . ; Lewis Peake , S . W . ( by proxy ;; ] . J . Smith , J . W . ; A , Willis , P . M . Treas . ; J . Tunstall , ' Sec . ; S . K . Graham , S . D . ; G . MitchellJ . D . ; \ V . Addisonl . G . ; C . Bur

, , chell , J . Macreary , Stewards ; T . McWean , P . M ., M . C ; S . E . Davies , Org . ; and VV . Watson . During the afternoon a handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . W Donkin . The brethren adjourned to dinner , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , " 'The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed and heartily received .

Bro . Bryan acknowledged the compliment in appropriate terms , assuring thc brethren that he would do his utmost to promote the welfare of the Prince of Wales Lodge , and maintain its position in the province . " The P . M . ' s " was proposed by the W . M ., who said lie had yet to learn that it was characteristic of Englishmen , and more especially of English Masons , to forget those who

had worked hard for them in times gone by . " Their P . M . ' s had borne the burden and heat of the day , and carried the lodge through various difficulties . He looked forward to their cordial co-operation as one of the greatest aids in performing his duties in the coming year . _ Bros . Donkin , A . B . Willis , J . B . Bunting , and Tempest Fozzard responded .

Bro . Willis proposed "TheMasonic Charities , " referring more particularly to the " Hamer Benevolent Fund , " which he pressed upon the attention of the brethren as , though a new institution , and as yet of moderate dimensions , it would ultimately he thought become one of the noblest charities in the province , and rival that great fund , " The West Lancashire Educational . "

Bro . Morgan , Treasurer of the " Hamer Benevolent Fund , " responded , giving many interesting details of its origin , progress , and working , and reminding those present that young as this institution was , it had already been the means of aiding a brother of thelodge . " The Officers " was given b y the VV . M ., who referred to the regrettable absence of their S . VV ., Bro . Peake , that

day thiough his late terrible accident . He was sure every member would join him in expressing a fervent wish that T . G . A . O . T . U . would speedily restore him to health and his place among them . He was quite sure from the character of the officers who had that day been appointed , that they would give that attention to their work which the lodge had a right to demand of them , and so justify the

choice they had made . Bro . J . J . Smith , J . VV ., replied , thanking the brethren , and promised on behalf of himself and brother officers their cordial support to the VV . M . during the coming year . Bro . T . Fozzard , P . M ., proposed " The Visitors , " which was very heartily received ; and Bros . Dr . Pitts , I . P . M . 1 G 20 ; J . Hilton , I . P . M . 303 ; and Wm . Savage ,

J . VV . 1 G 09 ; replied . "The Musical Brethren " was given by the W . M ., who said he must personally thank the choir for their capital musical entertainment . The majority of the brethren , he felt sure , had little conception of the forethought , and physical as well as mental exertion was required to carry put such a programme successfully .

Bro . thos . Foulkes , P . M . 1325 , in replying , said that the musical brethren had had great satisfaction in being able to assist at the installation , the more so , from the fact that the VV . M . had so often been associated with him in similar undertakings .

After a very pleasant evening the lodge was closed in due form and harmony . The excellent musical programme was provided by Bros . Foulkes , Forrester , Child , Quayle , and Busfield ; the " Fairy Bells , " Bro . Hargreaves Gill , again proved as pleasant and popular as ever , the selectiou on this occasion being a particularly happy one .

JARROW . —St . Bede Lodge ( No . n 19 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on the 31 st ult . There were present Bros . A . McDougall , VV . M . ; H . Colder , S . VV . ; Jas . Ponder , P . M ., acting J . W . ; T . Renton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . A . Witter , P . M . ; J . Roddam , P . M . ; J . Hickman , S . D . ; J . Petree , J . D . ; John Armstrong , I . G . ; I . Sedcole . Hon . Sec . : H . Parker .

S . S . ; and John Gray , j . S . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . Kinmond , W . M . So ; M . Frampton , 94 ; J . S . Wasbet , 27 ; Peter Ward , 1643 ; G . Wilson , P . M . 240 ; C McNamara , S . VV . 97 ; and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . Geo . Pearson , A . Keith , and Richard Murphy were balloted for

and duly elected . Mr . A . Keith being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . Ponder explained the working tools , and Bro . Kinmondgave the ancient charges . Bro . Lamb was passed to the F . C Degree by Bro . Roddam , P . M ., who gave the charge , and the working tools were explained bv Bro . Colder , S . W . y

The VV . M . brought np the question of the annual excursion , and it was agreed to go to VVetheral this year , and visit Bro . W . Bell . A committee was then appointed to make the necessary arrangements . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the refreshment room , where the loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were given , and a happy evening spent by the brethren .

YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1511 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Queen's Hotel , on Monday evening . In the absence of the "W . M ., Bro . Geo . S mpson , who was detained in Derby by the illness of a member of his familythe lodwas opened by

, ge Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., who was supported by Bros . CG . Padel , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Kay , S . VV . ; M . Millington , J . W . ; I . Humphries , Assist . Sec . ; and a number of other brethren and visitors .

The business commenced with the initiation of Mr . J . A . Waters , which was performed by the acting W . M ., who afterwards left the chair which was assumed b y Bro . C G . Padel , P . M ., who proceeded to raise to the Ihird Degree Bro . S . J . Dalton . Hro . T . B . Whytehead read a letter received from Bro . Goodall , a member of the lodge from Jamestown , Dakota , U . S ., conveying "Hearty Good Wishes " to the brethren , and describing his mode of life