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W . M ., " which was given by Bro . Clemmey , who spoke in terms of high eulogium of Bro . Paterson as f ne who had steadily risen from a subordinate office in tbe lodge to his present exalted position , filling his different appointments to the satisfaction of all . The toast was Very warmly received , and the W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the very handsome way in which

they had received him , and hoped to fulfil the duties of his high position in a manner satisfactory to the members of the lodge . He proceeded to propose "The Health of the I . P . M ., " of whom he spoke in terms of great esteem , anil presented him with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , on behalf of the members of the lodge , expressing a hope that it wouli be an heirloom in his family . Bro . Clemmey

thanked the brethren very warmly , and said that he was proud of the position he held that day as P . M . of such a lodge as the Bootle . The W . M . gave " The Installing Master , " and stated that the brethren would bear him out when he said that Bro . Duncan did everything well which he took in hand . He had performed the ceremony in a most able manner , and he ( the W . M . I only regretted that

the task of succeeding such able P . M . ' s was a very onerous one . Bro . Duncan , in replying , expressed the pleasure be felt that his efforts had given satisfaction to the brethren , and he hoped one and all of them would endeavour to act up to the beautiful lessons in the ceremony . "The P . M . ' s , " was most cordially received , and coupled with the name of Bro . Ibbs ( the father of tbe lodge ) , who made a

numerous and characteristic speech in reply , concluding by thanking the brethren heartily , and wishing " 1473 " every success . " The Visitors , " coupled with Bro . Jackson , P . M . 667 , and Bro . Gregory , W . M . 667 , followed . " The West Lancashire Educational" was responded to by Bro . Dr . Young , as a Vice-President , and its claims ably placed before the brethren . Bros . Hough and Young

responded also for "The Officers , " and Bro . J . P . Bryan for " The Musical Brethren . " A very choice progiamme of music was performed during the evening by Bros . Webster Williams , W . Quayle , T . Foulkes , and T . J . Hughes , ably directed by Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist , and added materially to the enjoyment of the brethren , who separated after a most pleasant reunion .

BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , thc 8 th inst ., for thc installation of Bro . Paul Roberts as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of brethren , as well as most of the Masters of local lodges and Provincial Officers and Past Masters . W . Bro . David Lavurstein acted as Installing Master , and the very efficient manner

in which he performed this imposing ceremony elicited the heartiest approval of the brethren present and a unanimous vote of thanks from the lodge . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bro . W . H . Wood , I . P . M : ; W . Bro . M . Davis , P . M ., S . W . ; Bros . A . Silverster , J . W . ; G . J . Emanuel , Chap . ; Edwin Woolf , Sec . ; S . Lyons , P . M ., D . C ; H . Cremer , S . D . ; HoJgkin , J . D . ; J . W . Powell , I . G . ; N . Belman , Wilkinson , and Wright , Stwds .

W . Bro . W . H . Wood , I . P . M ., was then presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of his ability in the chair . Bro . Wood was the first Christian W . M . of the lodge . The brethren , about fifty in number , then retired to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous repast was spread . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs and music , and 2 most enjoyable evening having been spent , the company dispersed with brotherly love .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —At thc regular meeting of this lodge , on Monday , thc 8 th inst ., Bro . J . C . Paul , W . M ., in the chair , after the initiation of a candidate , a paper was read by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., on "The Study of Freemasonry . " A letter of thanks was read from Bro . the Very Rev . A . P . Purcy-Cust , Dean of

York , in response to an address of congratulation and welcome which had been sent to him by the lodge . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., announced his intention of representing the lodge at the coming festival of the Girls ' School , ten guineas having been voted by the lodge as a nucleus of the list .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 16 5 6 ) . —This flourishing provincial lodge met in strength on Monday , the 8 th inst ., at thc White Hart Hotel . There were present among others Bros , the Rev . F . Champion de Crespigny , P . M . 708 , P . P . G . Chaplain Middlesex , W . M . ; J . Bonr ! , P . M . 889 , P . P . G . P . Surrey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . W . Baldwin , P P . G . P . Middlesex ,

acting J . W . j A . Nuthall , Treasurer ; T . W . Ockenden , S . W . 1512 , Secretary ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., I . P . M . ; J . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , 1793 , P . G . A . P . Middx ., S . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . D . ; J . Featherstone , I . G . ; R . W . Forge , W . M . 1793 , W . S . ; J . Hammond , P . M , 1512 , P . G . D . Middx . ( honorary member ); and J . Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . The visitois were

Bros . E . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , 1512 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . Jones , P . M . 7 61 ;; A . Marvin , J . D . 1768 ; E . Dickman , I . G . 1619 ; W . Owen ( acting Organist ) , 255 ; W . Beard , 94 6 ; and W . Springett , 1044 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . P . W . Smith was duly raised to tbe Degree of a M . M ., and Messrs . Belbin and F . W . Perkins initiated into Craft

mysteries . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , Bro . Bond was formally presented j > y the W . M . to Bro . John Hammond to receive at his hands the benefits of installation . The officers appointed by Ihe Installing Master to assist him in the ceremonial

w « e W . Bros . Walls , S . W . ; Baldwin , J . W . ; W . Ham"lond , D . C . ; and J . Hurst , I . G . The ceremony was most Jwy and impressively performed . The officers invested ¦ or tbe year ensuing were Bros . B . R . Aston , S . W . ( by " Puty ); J . Hurst , J . W . ; A . Nuthall , Treasurer ; T . W . c « nden , Secretary ; the Rev . C . deCrespigny , I . P . M .

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and Chaplain ; T . C . Walls , S . D . ; Fcathcrstone , J . D . ; Forge , I . G . ; Honeywell , Organist ( by deputy ); Piller , D . C . ; and Duffieldj W . S . One of tbe first acts of tbe W . M . after the investiture of the officers was to present the f . P . M . with a jewel in recognition of his services . as a founder and W . M . Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny having acknowledged this compliment in a lengthy speech , a vote

of thanks was carried by acclamation , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , in acknowledgment of the able services rendered by W . Bro . J . Hammond as Installing Master . The brother thus honoured having expressed his thanks , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren partook of a banquet . Upon thc removal of the cloth , at half-past ten , the usual toasts were duly proposed

and most loyally responded to . The I . P . M . having replied on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " then gave , in very flattering words , " The Health of the W . M ., " who briefly acknowledged the compliment . " The Initiates " came next in order , and this toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Belbin and Perkins

responded in suitable terms . The remaining numerous toasts followed in due course , as the authorities had granted an extension of time , but in consequence of the extreme lateness of the hour our reporter was reluctantl y compelled to -leave . In the intervals of the toasts and replies several of thc members vocally entertained their brethren .

NORTHAMPTON . —Eleanor Cross Lodge ( No . 1764 ) . —A most successful meeting of this young but flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 16 th inst . Lodge was opened punctually at half-past six o ' clock by the Worshipful Master , Bro . the Rev . S . J . W . Sanders , P . G . C , assisted by Bros . Butler Wilkins , R . W . Deputy Grand Master of the province ;

M . A . Boe ' me , P . M . 3 60 , I . P . M . ; Henry J . Atkins . S . W . ; Henry Brown , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Rev . S . Wathen Wigg , Asst . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Rev . T . C . Beasley , Asst . Chaplain ; H . W . Parker , P . G . D ., Treas . ; C . H . Frank , Sec . ; Henry Hill , P . G . O ., S . D . ; Henry Spoor , J . D . ; George Ellard , P . G . D . of C , D . of C . ; Eli Morris , I . G . ; Brook Sampson , ° rg . ; John Manning , Steward ; W . Kirby and Charles

Dean , Tylers ; T . V . de Denne , R . Croft , Rev . J . M . Donne , Rev . A . H . Cole Hamilton , John Cole Hamilton , George Butcher , R . Taylor , A . Jones , S . J . Newman , J . C . Franklin , Thomas Emery , J . Jcffery , 360 ; Samuel Kitfin , 540 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 { Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and approved of , Bro . the Rev . J . M . Donne , a candidate for the Third Degree ,

was introduced , and having answered in a very satisfactory manner the various questions put to him , retired . The W . M . then vacated his seat in favour of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , when that distinguished brother proceeded to raise Bro . Donne to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , the whole ceremony being performed in a most impressive and faultless style . The lodge was then

opened in the Second Degree , when , after due examination , Bro . the Rev . A . H . Cole Hamilton was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , this ceremony being admirably performed by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . S . J . W . Sanders . Much disappointment was felt that time would not permit of the delivery of a portion of the First Lecture . Before closing the lodge the W . M . wished to express the great

pleasure it gave him in seeing the Deputy Provincial Grand Master present that evening , and to thank him for the very admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of raising . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

RETFORD . —Vernon Lodge ( No . 1802 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., when a large gathering of brethren from the province , in addition to several from Leeds and Doncaster , took place . The lodge was honoured with the presence of of three members of Grand Lodge . Bro . Pidd , tbe W . M . elect , was duly installed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Thos .

Harrison , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Housley , S . W . ; N . Smith , J . W . ; G . Marshall , S . D . ; Chas . Butler , J . D . ; J . A . H . Hirst , I . G . ; J . G . Dimock , Sec . ; Cockrern , M . A ., Chap . ; Wrigglesworth , Treas . ; Harrison , Org . ; Morton , D . C . ; Walker , Steward ; and E . Smith , Tyler . It was resolved to present ten guineas to the Girls' School , and to send up the I . P . M ., Bro . Harrison , as Steward . On

behalf of the lodge , the W . M ., Bro . Pidd , then rose and presented to Bro . Harrison a very handsome solid silver salver , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Thos . Harrison by the officers and brethren of the Vernon Lodge , No . 1802 , of which he was one of the founders and first W . M ., to mark their appreciation of the zeal , ability , and uniform courtesy displayed by him

during his year of office . " In making tl-e presentation , Bro . Pidd said : Brethren , I rise to perform a very pleasing duty , and that is to present our Immediate P . M ., Bro . Thos . Harrison , with a small token of respect and esteem from the brethren of this lodge . Brethren , just a year ago to-day this , the Vernon Lodge , was consecrated and the different officers invested . We , as Masons , know , and

especially those who have had years of experience , that in forming a lodge great discretion , tact , and ability are required . In the first place , we have to look for a brother well skilled in Freemasonry to be the general , or Worshipful Master , to manage and conduct its affairs , and , I am proud to say , we were very successful indeetl ; for in electing and placing Bro . Harrison , P . M ., at the helm to

steer the craft , we elected one who had all the necessary qualifications . Before he came to reside at Retford he had a great deal of experience , for he was not only one of the founders of a lodge in Leeds , but was W . M . of the same . Bro . Harrison , P . M ., you have conducted the affairs of this lodge through your year with every satisfaction , if not to yourself , I assure you you have to thc brethren of this

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lodge , and the confidence they had in you at the commencement is infinitely greater now ; you have had a veryhard-working year , but a very successful one for the lodge ; you have initiated , passed , and raised eleven , and initiated and passed two , which , to my mind , is a large number , but they are gentlemen whom , I am sure , any lodge in England would be proud to have . Bro . Harrison , P . M .,

in conclusion , allow me , on behalf of the brethren of this lodge , to present you with this silver salver as a token of their esteem and fraternal regard . Your readiness at all times to give instruction to the btethre « i has been appreciated and valued very much indeed , and may the Great Architect of the Universe have you in his safe keeping

and spare your life for years to come is the earnest prayer of the brethren of this lodge . A banquet was afterwards served in the Exchange Buildings under the supervision of Bro . Walker , whose catering , as usual , was of the highest class . The usual Masonic toasts were given and honoured , and everything passed off pleasantly .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 7 2 ) . — The first meeting of this old chapter since its removal from the Horns at Kennington was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., when there were present E . Comps . J . Nunn , M . E . Z . ; H . Webb , P . Z ., as H . ; F . Dunn , J . ; T . Foxall , P . S ., S . E . ; H . Lovegrove , S . N . ; Salter , P . S . ; Hamis , ist Asst . Soj . ; Walker , 2 nd

Asst . Soj . ; R . Potter , Janitor ; and Comps . F . Thurston , Stamford , Lean , Cox , Boyton , and others . The minutes of the last convocation and those of the emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Several names were on the summons as candidates for exaltation , but none being in

attendance the companions discussed the affairs of the chapter and adjourned . At the dinner which followed , the usual Royal Aich toasts were duly honoured , and the companions separated , expressing their pleasure at the change of quarters , the serving being in Comp . Clemow ' s usual excellent style .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I . )—At thc regularmeeting of this lodge , held on Tuesday evening , the 16 th inst ., Bro . the Rev . W . Valentine , W . M ., presiding , two candidates weie duly advanced and two joining members were elected . On the proposition of Bro . T . B . Whytehead ,

P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Hollins , Bro . Wm . J . Hughan , P . G . Warden England , was elected an honorary member of the lodge . This lodge has attained a very high position , both in working and in strength of members , who number close upon a hundred , and embrace nearly all the best known and brightest Masons in the district .

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Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . —This old and distinguished encampment met for the dispatch of business on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , when there were in attendance among others Sir Knights C . Driver , M . E . C . ; T . C . Walls , First Captain ; D . M . Dewar , P . G . C . of G ., Reg . ; Saunders , C . of G . ; Rosenthal , P . E . C ., & c ; Roebuck ,

P . E . C . ; E . Baxter , P . E . C . ; J . Tanner , P . E . C ; Larsin , S . B . ; Driver , ist Herald ; Graveley , 2 nd Herald ; Glenn , D . C . Hyde Pullen , P . E . C , Sec , was a visitor ; Rawles , Equerry . The minutes of the previous preceptory having been read and confirmed , numerous letters of apology for non-attendance were read . The encampment having been closed , a Priory of the Order of Malta was duly opened . Sir Knight

Hyde Pullen , who officiated as E . P ., then duly installed Sir Knights Driver , Saunders , Gravely , and Glenn as members of that distinguished Order . There being no other business before the priory , it was closed according to ancient form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to a most excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were duly honoured . Sir Knights Pullen , Rosenthal , and Dewar

having responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " Sir Knight Rosenthal , in the absence of the I . P . E . C , proposed in very eulogistic terms " The Health of the M . E . C . " In , the course of his speech he congratulated the Mount Calvary Preceptory upon possessing so able an exponent of the ritual of thc Knights Templar Degree as Sir Knight C . Driver had unquestionably proved himself to be . In

concluding his remarks he said that he was also very pleased to see that there were other young members of the encampment , who , when their turn came to occupy the chair , would , he felt confident , discharge their duties in as equally a satisfactory manner . Sir Knight Driver having briefly acknowledged this compliment , then gave in very kindly terms " The Health of the Visitor . " This pledge

having been warmly received , Sir Knight Pullen , in response , made onn of those replies which are always agreeable to hear , namely , commendably concise , but exceedingly exhaustive . "The Past Eminent Commanders " followed . In proposing this toast the M . E . C . made a feeling allusion to the great loss the encampment had recently suffered by the demise of Sir Knight Joseph

Stohwasser , who was one of its oldest members . This toast having been coupled with the name of Sir Knight Dewar was ably responded to by him . " The Health of the Officers " came next in order , and was acknowledged upon behalf of himself and colleagues by Sir Knight Walls . The Equerry ' s toast at an early hour terminated the proceedings , which were throughout of a highly satisfactory

nature . YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) —At the annual meeting of this preceptory , held on Tues