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ham , S . W . 123 S ; J . Cooper , 1475 ; Arthur Vernor ( Mayor of Wycombe ) , 1501 ; II . Gold and VV . B Lethbridge , 1 G 15 ; and VV . R . Stephens , 1897 . Bro . Richard Irvine xvas raised to the Third Degree , after xvhich Air . P . P . Ellis , and Air . Alfred Gilbey xvere impressively initiated by thc W . AI . Fifty guineas xvere voted for the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Institution
for Girls , to be placed on thc list of Bro . S . Smout , jun ., LP . AL , xvho had undertaken to act as Stexvard , and xvho durin ** the evening announced that his list had already reached over one hundred guineas . A banquet folloxved the completion of business , succeeded by the customary toasts , xvhich xverc interspersed by an excellent programme of music , arranged by Bro .
Delevante , the Organist , in xvhich Aliss Delcvante and Bros . H . Parkin and James Budd took part . Although thc brethren xvcre somexvhat late in sitting doxvn to the banquet , the proceedings xvcre got through in a very pleasant way , and at a reasonable hour . The toasts of " Her Alajesty thc Queen and the Craft , " and " His Royal Highness the Prince of VVales , AI . VV .
G . AL , " xx * ere respectively honoured . In proposing "The Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . AL , " the W . M . observed they alxvays made this a special toast , as the lodge xvas named after his lordship , and he asked for it a special fire , xvhich xvas given right heartily . Having drunk to "Thc Health of thc Right Hon . thc
Earl of Lathom , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Present and Past , " The LP . AL , Bro . Smout , proposed "The Worshipful Alaster , " and in doing so referred to the quiet way in xvhich thc W . M . discharged his duties , xvhich xvas alike pleasurable and satisfactory . After thanking the brethren for the xvarmth of their
recognition , the Worshipful AIaster proposed ' •Ihe Initiates , " remarking that both of them xvere intimate friends of his , and he believed xvcre the sons of Alasons . It had given him great pleasure to introduce them , and he trusted that they xvould sec no reason to regret the step they had taken . Bro . Gilbcv in reply alluded to his connection xvith a firm
several members of xvhich xvcre Freemasons , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to be found numbered among so great an Order . Bro . Ellis also replied . The Worshipful AIaster then proposed "The Visitors , " and said he xvas speciall y honoured xvith thc presence of several distinguished brethren . He xvas sure all xvould be glad
to xvelcomc amongst them Bro . Sir Charles Dilke , and he took it as a great compliment to himself to be favoured xvith his presence . Then there xverc Bros . Arthur Vernon , Lethbridge , and Bodlcy , xvhose names he ( thcVV . AL ) desired to couple xvith thc toast in honour of thc _ visitors . 'The toast xvas received xvith enthusiasm , and Bro . Sir Charles Dilke in responding said he had to
thank the brethren of the lodge for several opportunities they had afforded him of being present . That xvas thc fourth time he had been entertained by them , and he had come back from his short holiday a day earlier in order to accept their invitation . Thc lodge ought to congratulate itself upon having such a succession of excellent Masters , among xvhom he xvas glad to number his friend thc present
W . AL After commenting upon thc ' •metal " of thc initiates , humourously referring especially to Bro . A . Gilbey , Bro . Sir Charles Dilke concluded by ajfain thanking the brethren for the xvarm and kind reception they had given him . Bro . Arthur Vernon in his reply alluded to thc excellent qualities of thc lodge , and Bro . Lethbridge spoke of its _•.. ! . ! .... M .... ^ .. ..... I ... tl . _ nnl . l .. .. >* . »! . ., 1 .... I . 1 ...... ... ll ... i Jiuivas 1 ut uie nuuiw tvuin lb iltu 111
a [ HU (^ , UIU . UUIIU mc cause of thc Charities . Bro . Bodlcy electing to reply in a song , gave one entitled " That first found out a Alason's art , " lhc xvords of xvhich and thc manner in xvhich it xvas rendered giving great pleasure to the brethren . 'The other toasts xvcre " Thc Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Alasters , " "The Alasonic Charities , " and "The Officers . "
Bro . Murlis , thc Secretary , xvho had been most assiduous in his attentions throughout the evening , gave some very interesting particulars xvith regard to thc xvork done on behalf of thc Charities , and said the lodge xvas Vice-President of thc several Institutions in connection xvith thc Order . Bro . Smout , LP . AL , alluded to the Girls' School , xvhich
he said xvas doing excellent xvork . Thc money collected for that Institution xvas xvell spenr , and he felt it a great honour in having been selected to represent thc lodge on the occasion of thc next festival ^ AU the money that could be got together xvas needed . The brethren had already given to such an extent that it seemed almost too much to ask for more . He should not press them , but content himself
with stating thc facts . 'The Tyler's toast brought to a close a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable evening . The pedestals in lodge xverc dressed xvith candles , emblematically and handsomely painted by hand , the gift of the VV . AL , and by a simple arrangement these candles can be surmounted by others for use , thus leaving the painted ones as perpetual ornaments of the lodge .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . — The installation mceeting of this lodge xvas held on Monday , thc 7 th inst ., at the Sxvan Hotel . Present : Bros . G . P . Urockbank , W . AL , P . P . G . S . D ., Grand Stexvard Scotland ; E . At . Garstang , LP . AL ; John Booth , S . W . ; I ' . VV . Pacey , J . VV . ; J . II . Gibbon , Chap . ; James Newton , Sec . ; lames Povntz . S . D .: lohn Hardcastle . I . D .:
Harry Lomax , I . G . ; Jas . Naylor , S . Stxvd . ; Robt . Nightin-Rale , J . Stxvd . ; J . VV . Roiley , 'Tyler ; Thos . Higson , Asst . { ylcr ; R . Mitchcll . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ;\ V . Horrocks , P . M . ; Jas . Walker , P . AL ; R . K . Freeman , P . AL ; Johnson Alills , ' '•AL ; J . Ridyard , AL Robinson , VV . Gillibrand , and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . Ferguson , P . AL , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Robt . Latham , W . M . 1723 ; Rd . Duxbury , W . AL MG ; John Ishcrivood . VV . M . 221 ; G . II . Oncnshaxv . 2 G 0 :
[<¦ H . Hutchinson , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . Forrest , 221 ; and W . Uoxvdcn , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . West Lancashire . 1 he lodge xvas opened and thc minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed , Bro . John Booth , W . AL elect , xvas then presented to a Board of Installed Afastcrs under the presidency of the W . AL , and installed , proclaimed , and saluted VV . AL in ancient form . Bros . John Alorris having heen elected charit y representative of the lodge the folloxving brethren xvere invested officers for thc ensuing year by Bro . Newton , P . P . G . S . D ., Bros . F . W . Pacey , S . W . ;
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J . W . Poyntz , J . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , Sec ; Jas . Newton , Treas . ; John Hardcastle , S . D . ; VV . H . Lomax , J . D . ; J . M . Bentley , Org . ; 'Johnson Alills , D . of C . ; Jas . Naylor , I . G . ; R . Nightingale and VV . Golding , Stxvds . ; J . W . Roiley and T . Higson , Tylers . The W . AL , Wardens , and brethren xvere severally addressed according to ancient
custom by Bro . Alills , P . M . Bro . Brockbank receix-ed at the hands of the VV . M . a Past Alaster's jexvel voted at the last regular meeting . "Hearty good Wishes " xvcre expressed by the visitors and the lodge closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 3 rd inst ., xvhen there xvas a considerable gathering of the brethren , among other distinguished visitors being Bros , the V . W . the D . P . G . AI ., J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; VV . II . Gibson , Prov . G . J . VV . ; T . R . White , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Lambert , P . P . G . O " .
Lincolnshire ; Osmond , P . P . G . O . Essex ; S . H . Soper , VV . AL 732 ; Broadbridge , W . AI . 1797 ; Peters , VV . AI . 1 SS 3 ; B . Lomax , W . M . Sn ; Long , VV . AI . 1726 j Wells , P . AI . 15 , and others . The retiring W . AL , Bro . F . VV . Gruggen , presided , and the xvholc of the officers of the lodge xvcre present except Bro . R . Smith , Tyler , xvho since his re-election at the December meeting has " gone over to the great
majority , " and xvhose death , xvhich xvas most feelingly alluded to , caused thc only shadow xvhich passed over the proceedings . Bro . the Very Rev . the Dean of Battle , Prov . G . Chap ., and thc folloxving P . Als . xvere also present : Bros . G . Gambling ; G . Smith , P . P . G . D . ; G . Alolesxvorth , P . P . G . D . ; G . Gatehouse , P . P . G . D . ; W . Adamcs ; R . G . Rapcr . P . P . G . J . W . ; J . AL Percival ; J . St . Clair ,
P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , P . P . G . Chap . ; and O . N . Wyatt , P . P . G . Supt . of VV . Thc W . AL elect , Bro . Oliver Lloyd , xvas installed in thc chair in the most admirable manner by Bro . Gruggen , and he subsequently appointed and inx * cstcd his officers as folloxvs : Bros . Gruggen , I . P . M ; VV . II . Barrett , J . VV . ; the Rev . H . AL Davey , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . St . Clair
P . P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; J . II . Haxves , Sec . ; J . Pnestnall , S . D . ; H . E . Breach , J . D . ; G . Smith , P . P . G . D ., D . of C . j VV . Dean , Org . ; Doman , LG . ; and Inkpen and Euquct , Stexvards . Bro . I ^ ord Algernon Gordon Lennox had accepted the collar of S . W ., but unfortunately his duties at thc Horse Guards as A . D . C . to F . AI . H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge kept him axvay from the gathering , and his investiture remains for a future meeting . A
Past Alasters jexvel xvas presented to the W . AI . in recognition of his able conduct in the chair during thc past year . The brethren subsequently , to the number of 50 , sat doxvn to a banquet , under tne presidency of Bro . Lloyd , VV . AL , and a very enjoyable evening xvas spent . 'The catering of Bra . A . Purchase xvas all that could be desired , and the arrangements of the retiring Stewards , Bros . Doman and Inkpen , xverc admirable .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —The installation of Bro . T . P . Payne , P . AL , as W . AI . of this old lodge took place last xveek at thc Masonic Hall , Bro . G . Dunlop , thc oldest Past AIaster of the lodge , being the Installing AIaster . The lodge ceremonies were conducted by the retiring W . AL , Bro . Robertson ; and Air . VV . H . Boivcrs , B . A ., xvas initiated into the Order by Bro .
W . J , Hickman , P . AL 1 he nexv Alaster presided over this lodge 23 years ago , and has filled a similar position in thc Lodgeof Peace and Harmony , 359 , and thc Southampton Uxlge , 394 . Thc Board of Installed Masters , as constituted on this occasion , comprised thc folloxving : Bros . W . Hickman , Dep . Prov . Grand Alaster ; J . E . Le l ' cuvre , Prov . Grand Sec ; G . Dunlop , J . R . ( Weston , J . Cole , R .
Sharpc , XV . J . Hickman , G . Davies , C . W . A . Jellicoe , J . B . ' 1 nomas , W . Robertson , 130 ; ll . Lashmore , VV . AI . ; VV . F ' urber , C . Cox , J . Dymott , G . AL Passenger , jun ., 11 . P . Aslatt , 394 ; J . Patson , W . M . ; C . Dyer , G . Cross , 359 ; W . Horton , 319 ; D . O . Hobbs , VV . AL 14 G 1 ; W . V . Mayoss , W . AL 1112 ; T . Walton , W . AL ; I . Harle , 17 S 0 ; and Birchctt , W . AI . 1 S 33 . At the close of the
ceremony thc W . M . invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . VV . Robertson , LP . AL ; Rev . E . Y . Ncpcan , Chap . ; T . Dartnall , S . W . ; C . Bcmister , J . W . ; J . R . VVeston , P . AL , Sec ; J . B . Thomas , P . AL , Treas . ; Joseph Ridgway , Org . ) C . A . Over , P . M ., D . C ; Clark , S . D . ; Stead , J . D . ; Styles , I . G . ; Lees and Osborne , Stexvards ; Biggs , varc , and Harrington , Tylers . Cordial expressions of thanks xvcre awarded to thc Installing Alaster , to thc
retiring W . AL , to the late treasurer , Bro . R . sharpc , xvho has filled that office for seven years , and to thc officers of thc lodge , including the Secretary , Bro . J . K . Weston , who has rendered more than 20 years' service to thc lodge in that capacity . A banquet , provided ^ in Bro . DartnalTs best style , folloxved thc lodge ceremonies , to xvhich a large number of brethren sat down under the presidency of the nexvly-installed W . AI .
BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 146 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on Wednesday , thc nth inst ., at the Bull ' s Head . Present : Bros . Rd . Duxbury , W . AL ; George Taylor , LP . AL ; Hy . Broughton , S . W . ; John F . SkcIton , J . VV . ; Wm . Nicholson , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; William Cooper , P . AL , Sec ; Joseph Galloxvay , S . D . ; William Heywood , Org . ; Enoch Hird , LG . ;
William Carlcr , Stexvard ; 'Ihos . Higson , P . AL , I ylcr ; N . Nicholson , P . AL , Sec . 1723 ; J . VV . Almond , S . W . 1773 ; A . Palric , J . D . 495 ; H . Hardman , 495 ; Philip Alorris , I . P . M . G 7 S ; Jas G . Carter , Johnson Alartin , G 78 ; John Alorris , P . AL , P . P . G . Stexvard' ; Henry Ainsxvorth , P . AL ; James Doolcy , P . AL ; Robt . ' Horridge , P . AL , P . P . G . Stexvard ; Nathan 'Tyldesley , Thos . Nightingale , John
Barrett , John Eddevanc , James Kennedy , Walter Downs , Thomas Rimmer , and visitors as follows : Bros . G . P . Brockbank , P . AL 37 , P . P . G . D ., Grand Stexvard Scotland ; Geo . Ferguson , Prov . G . S . of Wks . ; Robt . llarxx-ood , P . P . G . Sujit . of Wks . ; Henry Greenxvood , P . P . G . Purst . ; John Booth , VV . AL 37 ; J . Kenyon , VV . AL 34 S ; George Nabb , VV . AL 67 S ; Robt . Latham , 1723 ; John
Wolstenholme , P . AL , 348 ; Charles II . Smith , P . AL 1053 ; Jos . Sutton , 4 S 4 ; J . Barber , 4 S 4 ; H . J . Briscoe , 221 ; and VVm . Liddorn , 221 . 'The lodge xvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . Lodge proceeded to the Second Degree forthwith , xvhen Bro . Henry Broughton , VV . AL elect , xvas presented to a Board of Installed Masters , under the presidency of thc
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W . AL , and duly obligated . After xvhich the lodge xvas opened upon the Third Degree , and Bro . Broughton xvas installed , proclaimed , and saluted Worshipful Alaster in ancient form , and the lodcre closed to the First Degree . Hro . William Nicholson , P . Prov . G . S . B ., xvas elected Treasurer , and Bro . John Wild appointed as Charity representative of the lodge . The following brethren xvcre
then invested as officers for the year , and xvere addressed by Bro . John Wild , P . M ., on the nature of their respective duties : Hros . J . F . Skclton , S . W . ; Jos . Galloway , J . W . j VVm . Nicholson , P . AL , 'Treas . ; Wm . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; VVm . Heyxvood , S . D . ; Enoch Hird , J . D .: John Wild , P . AL , D . of C . , * J . G . Carter , Org . ; Win . Carter ,
I . G . ; Thos . Nightingale and J . T . Vose , Stxvds . ; and Thos . Higson , Tyler . The final admonition to the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren xvas delivered by Bro . Win . Cooper , P . AL A Past Alaster's jewel xvas presented to the retiring Alaster , Bro . Duxbury . " Hearty good xvishes " xvere expressed by the visiting brethren , after xvhich the lodge xvas closed , and thc brethren adjourned to banquet .
BURY . —Lodge of St . John ( No . 191 ) . —The annual installation meeting and festival of St . John xvas held on Thursday , thc roth inst ., at the Knoxvsley Hotel . The lodge xvas opened , and after thc minutes had been read the W . AI . elect , Bro . thc Rev . VV . R . Clayton , Prov . G . Asst . Chaplain East Lancashire , xvas presented to a Board of Installed Alasters , and inducted into the chair of
K . S . xvith all the customary ritual by the Installing AIaster , Bro . VV . Lees , W . AL , assisted by Bro . VV . Balmer , P . AL , xvho performed thc ceremony in a most accurate and impressive manner . The Worshipful Alaster appointed the folloxving as his officers : Bros . XV . Lees , LP . AL ; O . C Crompton , S . VV . ; J . II . Wood , J . VV . ; J . H . Moorhouse , Chap . ; T . Woodcock , jun ., P . AL , Treas . ; W . Balmer
P . AL , Sec ; G . Openshaxv , S . D . ; VV . Packman , J . D . ; XV . Barritt , P . AL , D . C . ; J . R . Fletcher , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; S . F . Butcher , I . G . ; W . Alcock and R . Pollitt , Stexvards ; and P . Hardman , Tyler . Thc folloxving Past Alasters presented their portraits to be fixed in thc frame provided for that purpose in the lodgeroom : Bros . Lees , Barritt , Woodcock , and Balmer . Thc Worshipful AIaster , in accepting the portraits on
behalf of thc lodge , presented his oxvn photograph to be placed xvith those of thcothcr rulers of the Craft . " I Icarty good xvishes" having been given from various lodges the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony , xvhen the brethren sat doxvn to a capital dinner , provided b y Bro . T . Smith , thc host of thc Knoxvsley . 'The ( usual loyal and Alasonic toasts xvcre given , and a very enjoyable evening spent in a truly Alasonic manner .
BEVERLEY—Constitutional Lodge ( No . 294 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 3 rd inst ., in thc presence of a large number of members and visitors , the latter including Bros , thc Rev . J . Blake , VV . AL 734 , and P . G . Chap . ; J . Scott Wilson , PiAL , P . P . G . P ., 1040 ; Geo . Spink , W . M . 1 . 511 ; Chas . II . Wright , W . M . 1 G 05 ; ' / . . Do Ohe Christiana ( Copenhagen ); VV .
Winterbottom , P . AL 734 ; W . IL Porrit , P . AI . 73 ;; W . Gillett , P . AL ; W . Chcescman , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; G . Wilson , P . M . ; G . Sinclair , P . AL ; O . Alcl'hctson , ami others . Bro . E . Bryan , the W . AL , presided . The W . AL elect xvas Bro . Charles Goulding , F ' . C . O ., S . W ., and the ceremony of installation xvas performed in a most impressive
manner by VV . Bro . J . P . Bell , AI . D ., J . P ., P . G . D . England , P . AL 57 , D . P . G . M . The ncxvly appointed VV . AL invested thc folloxving as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . Bryan , P . G . D . C , LP . AL ; S . Smith , S . W . ; AI . M . Wcstcrby , J . W . ; G . Ford , Treas ., P . AL ; F . VV . Adams , Sec ; Rev . IC . J . Barry , Chap . ; G . Knight , J . D . ;
T . Foley , S . D . ; J . Cooper , M . C ; J . Kemp , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., Almoner ; J . Camidge , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Richardson , LG . ; J . Barnes and VV . Green , Stxvds . ; and J . Wcstoby , Tyler . At the close of thc business thc members and visitors , to the number of over 50 , retired to the dining hall , xvhere a sumptuous supper xvas served . Thc W . AL presided , and proceedings of thc evening xvere most interesting to members of thc Craft .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The installation meeting xvas held and the St . John's Festival celebrated in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper , street , on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., xvhen there xvcre present Bros . James VVilson , W . AL ; VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . W . Edxvards , J . VV . ; W . Nicholl , P . AL , Treas . ; j . R . Lever , P . AL , Sec . ; James Daxvson , P . AL , Reg . ; J . C . Elderton ,
J . D . ; G . C Friihling , Org . ; J . Garside , LG . ; Walter Wood , A . Wild , and W . B . Akerman , Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; Samuel Titmas , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . * , John Smethurst , P . AL ; John Bladon , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C ; Daniel Donbavand , P . AL ; II . Walmsley , P . AL ; Alark Vickers , P . AL ; C . J . Rix , Robert Tomlins , John Church , 1 . Smith , Isaac Pearson , lidxvard Smith , Hugh Kerr , las . Hopxvood . Samuel Hall . E . C Chesxvorth . Edxvard Vvihl .
James Eckersley , G . J . Roscoe , Stephen Hamer , Thomas Summer , Samuel Perceval , and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . ( Freemason ) . Visitors : H . L . Rocca , P . AI . S 15 , P . P . G . J . D . ; Ernest Neame , 112 G ; J . Al . Sinclair , P . AL 1 G 3 ; Joseph Senior , W . AL 163 ; J . Hothersall , LG . 11 O 1 ; J . Uobinson , 430 ; R . Dottie , P . AL 1161 ; II . Pool , P . AL 44 ; Harry Smith , 1357 ; F . VVarburton , 1514 ; A . II . Jeffcries ,
S . W . iilii ; Alartin Thomas , P . AI . 204 ; 'I . Shorrock , P . AL 204 ; J . Campsen , 1357 ; G . V . Blaikie , W . AL 152 ; R . Sharratt , 1914 ; VV . R . Sowtcr , P . M . S 15 ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C ; T . R . Peel , P . AI . 1147 ; J . Hothersall , W . AI . 1534 ; J . Taylor , P . AI . 1147 ; and Win . Jaffrey , P . G . J . D ., P . AL 1 G 33 , 1140 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the
previous meeting read and confirmed , the ballot xvas taken for Bro . Frederick VVarburton , 1514 , as a joining member , and xvas unanimous in his favour . The ballot was also unanimous for Bro . 'Thos . Summer as a rejoining member . Bro . J . R . Lever , P . AL , by permission of the W . AL , then took the chair , and passed Hro . Roscoe to the Second Degree , Bro . John Bladon acting as S . D . The W . M .
afterxvards passed Bro . Hamer to the Second Degree , Bro R . R . Lisenden occupying his ' position as S . D . 'The installation ceremony shortly afterxvards commenced , Bro . James Dawson acting as Installing Alaster , and inducting Bro . W . ; J . Cunliffe , VV . AL elect , into the chair of K . S . xvith great ability , and the W . AL , having been proclaimed , and saluted invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . , \ V . J . Edwards , S . W . ; R . R . Lxsewfcn .
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ham , S . W . 123 S ; J . Cooper , 1475 ; Arthur Vernor ( Mayor of Wycombe ) , 1501 ; II . Gold and VV . B Lethbridge , 1 G 15 ; and VV . R . Stephens , 1897 . Bro . Richard Irvine xvas raised to the Third Degree , after xvhich Air . P . P . Ellis , and Air . Alfred Gilbey xvere impressively initiated by thc W . AI . Fifty guineas xvere voted for the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Institution
for Girls , to be placed on thc list of Bro . S . Smout , jun ., LP . AL , xvho had undertaken to act as Stexvard , and xvho durin ** the evening announced that his list had already reached over one hundred guineas . A banquet folloxved the completion of business , succeeded by the customary toasts , xvhich xverc interspersed by an excellent programme of music , arranged by Bro .
Delevante , the Organist , in xvhich Aliss Delcvante and Bros . H . Parkin and James Budd took part . Although thc brethren xvcre somexvhat late in sitting doxvn to the banquet , the proceedings xvcre got through in a very pleasant way , and at a reasonable hour . The toasts of " Her Alajesty thc Queen and the Craft , " and " His Royal Highness the Prince of VVales , AI . VV .
G . AL , " xx * ere respectively honoured . In proposing "The Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . AL , " the W . M . observed they alxvays made this a special toast , as the lodge xvas named after his lordship , and he asked for it a special fire , xvhich xvas given right heartily . Having drunk to "Thc Health of thc Right Hon . thc
Earl of Lathom , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Present and Past , " The LP . AL , Bro . Smout , proposed "The Worshipful Alaster , " and in doing so referred to the quiet way in xvhich thc W . M . discharged his duties , xvhich xvas alike pleasurable and satisfactory . After thanking the brethren for the xvarmth of their
recognition , the Worshipful AIaster proposed ' •Ihe Initiates , " remarking that both of them xvere intimate friends of his , and he believed xvcre the sons of Alasons . It had given him great pleasure to introduce them , and he trusted that they xvould sec no reason to regret the step they had taken . Bro . Gilbcv in reply alluded to his connection xvith a firm
several members of xvhich xvcre Freemasons , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to be found numbered among so great an Order . Bro . Ellis also replied . The Worshipful AIaster then proposed "The Visitors , " and said he xvas speciall y honoured xvith thc presence of several distinguished brethren . He xvas sure all xvould be glad
to xvelcomc amongst them Bro . Sir Charles Dilke , and he took it as a great compliment to himself to be favoured xvith his presence . Then there xverc Bros . Arthur Vernon , Lethbridge , and Bodlcy , xvhose names he ( thcVV . AL ) desired to couple xvith thc toast in honour of thc _ visitors . 'The toast xvas received xvith enthusiasm , and Bro . Sir Charles Dilke in responding said he had to
thank the brethren of the lodge for several opportunities they had afforded him of being present . That xvas thc fourth time he had been entertained by them , and he had come back from his short holiday a day earlier in order to accept their invitation . Thc lodge ought to congratulate itself upon having such a succession of excellent Masters , among xvhom he xvas glad to number his friend thc present
W . AL After commenting upon thc ' •metal " of thc initiates , humourously referring especially to Bro . A . Gilbey , Bro . Sir Charles Dilke concluded by ajfain thanking the brethren for the xvarm and kind reception they had given him . Bro . Arthur Vernon in his reply alluded to thc excellent qualities of thc lodge , and Bro . Lethbridge spoke of its _•.. ! . ! .... M .... ^ .. ..... I ... tl . _ nnl . l .. .. >* . »! . ., 1 .... I . 1 ...... ... ll ... i Jiuivas 1 ut uie nuuiw tvuin lb iltu 111
a [ HU (^ , UIU . UUIIU mc cause of thc Charities . Bro . Bodlcy electing to reply in a song , gave one entitled " That first found out a Alason's art , " lhc xvords of xvhich and thc manner in xvhich it xvas rendered giving great pleasure to the brethren . 'The other toasts xvcre " Thc Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Alasters , " "The Alasonic Charities , " and "The Officers . "
Bro . Murlis , thc Secretary , xvho had been most assiduous in his attentions throughout the evening , gave some very interesting particulars xvith regard to thc xvork done on behalf of thc Charities , and said the lodge xvas Vice-President of thc several Institutions in connection xvith thc Order . Bro . Smout , LP . AL , alluded to the Girls' School , xvhich
he said xvas doing excellent xvork . Thc money collected for that Institution xvas xvell spenr , and he felt it a great honour in having been selected to represent thc lodge on the occasion of thc next festival ^ AU the money that could be got together xvas needed . The brethren had already given to such an extent that it seemed almost too much to ask for more . He should not press them , but content himself
with stating thc facts . 'The Tyler's toast brought to a close a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable evening . The pedestals in lodge xverc dressed xvith candles , emblematically and handsomely painted by hand , the gift of the VV . AL , and by a simple arrangement these candles can be surmounted by others for use , thus leaving the painted ones as perpetual ornaments of the lodge .
BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . — The installation mceeting of this lodge xvas held on Monday , thc 7 th inst ., at the Sxvan Hotel . Present : Bros . G . P . Urockbank , W . AL , P . P . G . S . D ., Grand Stexvard Scotland ; E . At . Garstang , LP . AL ; John Booth , S . W . ; I ' . VV . Pacey , J . VV . ; J . II . Gibbon , Chap . ; James Newton , Sec . ; lames Povntz . S . D .: lohn Hardcastle . I . D .:
Harry Lomax , I . G . ; Jas . Naylor , S . Stxvd . ; Robt . Nightin-Rale , J . Stxvd . ; J . VV . Roiley , 'Tyler ; Thos . Higson , Asst . { ylcr ; R . Mitchcll . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ;\ V . Horrocks , P . M . ; Jas . Walker , P . AL ; R . K . Freeman , P . AL ; Johnson Alills , ' '•AL ; J . Ridyard , AL Robinson , VV . Gillibrand , and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . Ferguson , P . AL , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Robt . Latham , W . M . 1723 ; Rd . Duxbury , W . AL MG ; John Ishcrivood . VV . M . 221 ; G . II . Oncnshaxv . 2 G 0 :
[<¦ H . Hutchinson , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . Forrest , 221 ; and W . Uoxvdcn , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . West Lancashire . 1 he lodge xvas opened and thc minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed , Bro . John Booth , W . AL elect , xvas then presented to a Board of Installed Afastcrs under the presidency of the W . AL , and installed , proclaimed , and saluted VV . AL in ancient form . Bros . John Alorris having heen elected charit y representative of the lodge the folloxving brethren xvere invested officers for thc ensuing year by Bro . Newton , P . P . G . S . D ., Bros . F . W . Pacey , S . W . ;
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J . W . Poyntz , J . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , Sec ; Jas . Newton , Treas . ; John Hardcastle , S . D . ; VV . H . Lomax , J . D . ; J . M . Bentley , Org . ; 'Johnson Alills , D . of C . ; Jas . Naylor , I . G . ; R . Nightingale and VV . Golding , Stxvds . ; J . W . Roiley and T . Higson , Tylers . The W . AL , Wardens , and brethren xvere severally addressed according to ancient
custom by Bro . Alills , P . M . Bro . Brockbank receix-ed at the hands of the VV . M . a Past Alaster's jexvel voted at the last regular meeting . "Hearty good Wishes " xvcre expressed by the visitors and the lodge closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 3 rd inst ., xvhen there xvas a considerable gathering of the brethren , among other distinguished visitors being Bros , the V . W . the D . P . G . AI ., J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; VV . II . Gibson , Prov . G . J . VV . ; T . R . White , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Lambert , P . P . G . O " .
Lincolnshire ; Osmond , P . P . G . O . Essex ; S . H . Soper , VV . AL 732 ; Broadbridge , W . AI . 1797 ; Peters , VV . AI . 1 SS 3 ; B . Lomax , W . M . Sn ; Long , VV . AI . 1726 j Wells , P . AI . 15 , and others . The retiring W . AL , Bro . F . VV . Gruggen , presided , and the xvholc of the officers of the lodge xvcre present except Bro . R . Smith , Tyler , xvho since his re-election at the December meeting has " gone over to the great
majority , " and xvhose death , xvhich xvas most feelingly alluded to , caused thc only shadow xvhich passed over the proceedings . Bro . the Very Rev . the Dean of Battle , Prov . G . Chap ., and thc folloxving P . Als . xvere also present : Bros . G . Gambling ; G . Smith , P . P . G . D . ; G . Alolesxvorth , P . P . G . D . ; G . Gatehouse , P . P . G . D . ; W . Adamcs ; R . G . Rapcr . P . P . G . J . W . ; J . AL Percival ; J . St . Clair ,
P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , P . P . G . Chap . ; and O . N . Wyatt , P . P . G . Supt . of VV . Thc W . AL elect , Bro . Oliver Lloyd , xvas installed in thc chair in the most admirable manner by Bro . Gruggen , and he subsequently appointed and inx * cstcd his officers as folloxvs : Bros . Gruggen , I . P . M ; VV . II . Barrett , J . VV . ; the Rev . H . AL Davey , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . St . Clair
P . P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; J . II . Haxves , Sec . ; J . Pnestnall , S . D . ; H . E . Breach , J . D . ; G . Smith , P . P . G . D ., D . of C . j VV . Dean , Org . ; Doman , LG . ; and Inkpen and Euquct , Stexvards . Bro . I ^ ord Algernon Gordon Lennox had accepted the collar of S . W ., but unfortunately his duties at thc Horse Guards as A . D . C . to F . AI . H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge kept him axvay from the gathering , and his investiture remains for a future meeting . A
Past Alasters jexvel xvas presented to the W . AI . in recognition of his able conduct in the chair during thc past year . The brethren subsequently , to the number of 50 , sat doxvn to a banquet , under tne presidency of Bro . Lloyd , VV . AL , and a very enjoyable evening xvas spent . 'The catering of Bra . A . Purchase xvas all that could be desired , and the arrangements of the retiring Stewards , Bros . Doman and Inkpen , xverc admirable .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —The installation of Bro . T . P . Payne , P . AL , as W . AI . of this old lodge took place last xveek at thc Masonic Hall , Bro . G . Dunlop , thc oldest Past AIaster of the lodge , being the Installing AIaster . The lodge ceremonies were conducted by the retiring W . AL , Bro . Robertson ; and Air . VV . H . Boivcrs , B . A ., xvas initiated into the Order by Bro .
W . J , Hickman , P . AL 1 he nexv Alaster presided over this lodge 23 years ago , and has filled a similar position in thc Lodgeof Peace and Harmony , 359 , and thc Southampton Uxlge , 394 . Thc Board of Installed Masters , as constituted on this occasion , comprised thc folloxving : Bros . W . Hickman , Dep . Prov . Grand Alaster ; J . E . Le l ' cuvre , Prov . Grand Sec ; G . Dunlop , J . R . ( Weston , J . Cole , R .
Sharpc , XV . J . Hickman , G . Davies , C . W . A . Jellicoe , J . B . ' 1 nomas , W . Robertson , 130 ; ll . Lashmore , VV . AI . ; VV . F ' urber , C . Cox , J . Dymott , G . AL Passenger , jun ., 11 . P . Aslatt , 394 ; J . Patson , W . M . ; C . Dyer , G . Cross , 359 ; W . Horton , 319 ; D . O . Hobbs , VV . AL 14 G 1 ; W . V . Mayoss , W . AL 1112 ; T . Walton , W . AL ; I . Harle , 17 S 0 ; and Birchctt , W . AI . 1 S 33 . At the close of the
ceremony thc W . M . invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . VV . Robertson , LP . AL ; Rev . E . Y . Ncpcan , Chap . ; T . Dartnall , S . W . ; C . Bcmister , J . W . ; J . R . VVeston , P . AL , Sec ; J . B . Thomas , P . AL , Treas . ; Joseph Ridgway , Org . ) C . A . Over , P . M ., D . C ; Clark , S . D . ; Stead , J . D . ; Styles , I . G . ; Lees and Osborne , Stexvards ; Biggs , varc , and Harrington , Tylers . Cordial expressions of thanks xvcre awarded to thc Installing Alaster , to thc
retiring W . AL , to the late treasurer , Bro . R . sharpc , xvho has filled that office for seven years , and to thc officers of thc lodge , including the Secretary , Bro . J . K . Weston , who has rendered more than 20 years' service to thc lodge in that capacity . A banquet , provided ^ in Bro . DartnalTs best style , folloxved thc lodge ceremonies , to xvhich a large number of brethren sat down under the presidency of the nexvly-installed W . AI .
BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 146 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on Wednesday , thc nth inst ., at the Bull ' s Head . Present : Bros . Rd . Duxbury , W . AL ; George Taylor , LP . AL ; Hy . Broughton , S . W . ; John F . SkcIton , J . VV . ; Wm . Nicholson , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; William Cooper , P . AL , Sec ; Joseph Galloxvay , S . D . ; William Heywood , Org . ; Enoch Hird , LG . ;
William Carlcr , Stexvard ; 'Ihos . Higson , P . AL , I ylcr ; N . Nicholson , P . AL , Sec . 1723 ; J . VV . Almond , S . W . 1773 ; A . Palric , J . D . 495 ; H . Hardman , 495 ; Philip Alorris , I . P . M . G 7 S ; Jas G . Carter , Johnson Alartin , G 78 ; John Alorris , P . AL , P . P . G . Stexvard' ; Henry Ainsxvorth , P . AL ; James Doolcy , P . AL ; Robt . ' Horridge , P . AL , P . P . G . Stexvard ; Nathan 'Tyldesley , Thos . Nightingale , John
Barrett , John Eddevanc , James Kennedy , Walter Downs , Thomas Rimmer , and visitors as follows : Bros . G . P . Brockbank , P . AL 37 , P . P . G . D ., Grand Stexvard Scotland ; Geo . Ferguson , Prov . G . S . of Wks . ; Robt . llarxx-ood , P . P . G . Sujit . of Wks . ; Henry Greenxvood , P . P . G . Purst . ; John Booth , VV . AL 37 ; J . Kenyon , VV . AL 34 S ; George Nabb , VV . AL 67 S ; Robt . Latham , 1723 ; John
Wolstenholme , P . AL , 348 ; Charles II . Smith , P . AL 1053 ; Jos . Sutton , 4 S 4 ; J . Barber , 4 S 4 ; H . J . Briscoe , 221 ; and VVm . Liddorn , 221 . 'The lodge xvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . Lodge proceeded to the Second Degree forthwith , xvhen Bro . Henry Broughton , VV . AL elect , xvas presented to a Board of Installed Masters , under the presidency of thc
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W . AL , and duly obligated . After xvhich the lodge xvas opened upon the Third Degree , and Bro . Broughton xvas installed , proclaimed , and saluted Worshipful Alaster in ancient form , and the lodcre closed to the First Degree . Hro . William Nicholson , P . Prov . G . S . B ., xvas elected Treasurer , and Bro . John Wild appointed as Charity representative of the lodge . The following brethren xvcre
then invested as officers for the year , and xvere addressed by Bro . John Wild , P . M ., on the nature of their respective duties : Hros . J . F . Skclton , S . W . ; Jos . Galloway , J . W . j VVm . Nicholson , P . AL , 'Treas . ; Wm . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; VVm . Heyxvood , S . D . ; Enoch Hird , J . D .: John Wild , P . AL , D . of C . , * J . G . Carter , Org . ; Win . Carter ,
I . G . ; Thos . Nightingale and J . T . Vose , Stxvds . ; and Thos . Higson , Tyler . The final admonition to the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren xvas delivered by Bro . Win . Cooper , P . AL A Past Alaster's jewel xvas presented to the retiring Alaster , Bro . Duxbury . " Hearty good xvishes " xvere expressed by the visiting brethren , after xvhich the lodge xvas closed , and thc brethren adjourned to banquet .
BURY . —Lodge of St . John ( No . 191 ) . —The annual installation meeting and festival of St . John xvas held on Thursday , thc roth inst ., at the Knoxvsley Hotel . The lodge xvas opened , and after thc minutes had been read the W . AI . elect , Bro . thc Rev . VV . R . Clayton , Prov . G . Asst . Chaplain East Lancashire , xvas presented to a Board of Installed Alasters , and inducted into the chair of
K . S . xvith all the customary ritual by the Installing AIaster , Bro . VV . Lees , W . AL , assisted by Bro . VV . Balmer , P . AL , xvho performed thc ceremony in a most accurate and impressive manner . The Worshipful Alaster appointed the folloxving as his officers : Bros . XV . Lees , LP . AL ; O . C Crompton , S . VV . ; J . II . Wood , J . VV . ; J . H . Moorhouse , Chap . ; T . Woodcock , jun ., P . AL , Treas . ; W . Balmer
P . AL , Sec ; G . Openshaxv , S . D . ; VV . Packman , J . D . ; XV . Barritt , P . AL , D . C . ; J . R . Fletcher , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; S . F . Butcher , I . G . ; W . Alcock and R . Pollitt , Stexvards ; and P . Hardman , Tyler . Thc folloxving Past Alasters presented their portraits to be fixed in thc frame provided for that purpose in the lodgeroom : Bros . Lees , Barritt , Woodcock , and Balmer . Thc Worshipful AIaster , in accepting the portraits on
behalf of thc lodge , presented his oxvn photograph to be placed xvith those of thcothcr rulers of the Craft . " I Icarty good xvishes" having been given from various lodges the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony , xvhen the brethren sat doxvn to a capital dinner , provided b y Bro . T . Smith , thc host of thc Knoxvsley . 'The ( usual loyal and Alasonic toasts xvcre given , and a very enjoyable evening spent in a truly Alasonic manner .
BEVERLEY—Constitutional Lodge ( No . 294 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 3 rd inst ., in thc presence of a large number of members and visitors , the latter including Bros , thc Rev . J . Blake , VV . AL 734 , and P . G . Chap . ; J . Scott Wilson , PiAL , P . P . G . P ., 1040 ; Geo . Spink , W . M . 1 . 511 ; Chas . II . Wright , W . M . 1 G 05 ; ' / . . Do Ohe Christiana ( Copenhagen ); VV .
Winterbottom , P . AL 734 ; W . IL Porrit , P . AI . 73 ;; W . Gillett , P . AL ; W . Chcescman , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; G . Wilson , P . M . ; G . Sinclair , P . AL ; O . Alcl'hctson , ami others . Bro . E . Bryan , the W . AL , presided . The W . AL elect xvas Bro . Charles Goulding , F ' . C . O ., S . W ., and the ceremony of installation xvas performed in a most impressive
manner by VV . Bro . J . P . Bell , AI . D ., J . P ., P . G . D . England , P . AL 57 , D . P . G . M . The ncxvly appointed VV . AL invested thc folloxving as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . Bryan , P . G . D . C , LP . AL ; S . Smith , S . W . ; AI . M . Wcstcrby , J . W . ; G . Ford , Treas ., P . AL ; F . VV . Adams , Sec ; Rev . IC . J . Barry , Chap . ; G . Knight , J . D . ;
T . Foley , S . D . ; J . Cooper , M . C ; J . Kemp , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., Almoner ; J . Camidge , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Richardson , LG . ; J . Barnes and VV . Green , Stxvds . ; and J . Wcstoby , Tyler . At the close of thc business thc members and visitors , to the number of over 50 , retired to the dining hall , xvhere a sumptuous supper xvas served . Thc W . AL presided , and proceedings of thc evening xvere most interesting to members of thc Craft .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The installation meeting xvas held and the St . John's Festival celebrated in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper , street , on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., xvhen there xvcre present Bros . James VVilson , W . AL ; VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . W . Edxvards , J . VV . ; W . Nicholl , P . AL , Treas . ; j . R . Lever , P . AL , Sec . ; James Daxvson , P . AL , Reg . ; J . C . Elderton ,
J . D . ; G . C Friihling , Org . ; J . Garside , LG . ; Walter Wood , A . Wild , and W . B . Akerman , Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; Samuel Titmas , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . * , John Smethurst , P . AL ; John Bladon , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C ; Daniel Donbavand , P . AL ; II . Walmsley , P . AL ; Alark Vickers , P . AL ; C . J . Rix , Robert Tomlins , John Church , 1 . Smith , Isaac Pearson , lidxvard Smith , Hugh Kerr , las . Hopxvood . Samuel Hall . E . C Chesxvorth . Edxvard Vvihl .
James Eckersley , G . J . Roscoe , Stephen Hamer , Thomas Summer , Samuel Perceval , and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . ( Freemason ) . Visitors : H . L . Rocca , P . AI . S 15 , P . P . G . J . D . ; Ernest Neame , 112 G ; J . Al . Sinclair , P . AL 1 G 3 ; Joseph Senior , W . AL 163 ; J . Hothersall , LG . 11 O 1 ; J . Uobinson , 430 ; R . Dottie , P . AL 1161 ; II . Pool , P . AL 44 ; Harry Smith , 1357 ; F . VVarburton , 1514 ; A . II . Jeffcries ,
S . W . iilii ; Alartin Thomas , P . AI . 204 ; 'I . Shorrock , P . AL 204 ; J . Campsen , 1357 ; G . V . Blaikie , W . AL 152 ; R . Sharratt , 1914 ; VV . R . Sowtcr , P . M . S 15 ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C ; T . R . Peel , P . AI . 1147 ; J . Hothersall , W . AI . 1534 ; J . Taylor , P . AI . 1147 ; and Win . Jaffrey , P . G . J . D ., P . AL 1 G 33 , 1140 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the
previous meeting read and confirmed , the ballot xvas taken for Bro . Frederick VVarburton , 1514 , as a joining member , and xvas unanimous in his favour . The ballot was also unanimous for Bro . 'Thos . Summer as a rejoining member . Bro . J . R . Lever , P . AL , by permission of the W . AL , then took the chair , and passed Hro . Roscoe to the Second Degree , Bro . John Bladon acting as S . D . The W . M .
afterxvards passed Bro . Hamer to the Second Degree , Bro R . R . Lisenden occupying his ' position as S . D . 'The installation ceremony shortly afterxvards commenced , Bro . James Dawson acting as Installing Alaster , and inducting Bro . W . ; J . Cunliffe , VV . AL elect , into the chair of K . S . xvith great ability , and the W . AL , having been proclaimed , and saluted invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . , \ V . J . Edwards , S . W . ; R . R . Lxsewfcn .